Strong Revenue Growth
Revenue grew more than $16 million compared to the second quarter, driven by an eight basis point improvement in the margin and 5.4% annualized loan growth.
Improved Credit Metrics
Provision for credit losses declined by approximately $4 million. Credit losses were only 16 basis points for the quarter. Past dues, non-accruals, and special mention metrics remained in very good ranges.
Increased Earnings Per Share
Operating earnings per share reached $0.75, a 32% year-over-year improvement.
Efficient Expense Management
Expenses grew minimally by $2.9 million over the last quarter. The efficiency ratio improved to 53.1%.
Positive Deposit Trends
Deposits grew by $137 million or 2.6% annualized, with a decrease in deposit costs to 1.97%.
Employee Engagement Success
Employee engagement ranked in the 92nd percentile compared to over 2,000 companies.