Strong Earnings Growth
Earnings per share increased to $0.91 when excluding merger-related charges, with a net interest margin of 3.59%. Year-over-year fee income grew by 40%, and net income excluding merger expenses was $87.3 million, an increase of 86% year-over-year.
Successful Acquisition and Integration
Successful customer data systems conversion of Premier Financial, transitioning approximately 400,000 consumer and 50,000 business relationships. The acquisition contributed to a 52% increase in total assets year-over-year to $27.6 billion.
Organic Growth and Loan Expansion
Solid organic loan growth of 6% year-over-year and 3% quarter-over-quarter annualized. Total commercial loans increased by 7% year-over-year. A strong commercial loan pipeline of approximately $1.3 billion was reported.
Improved Efficiency
Efficiency ratio improved by 10 percentage points year-over-year to 55.5%. Continued focus on operational excellence and cost savings from the Premier acquisition.
Capital and Financial Position
Total portfolio loans increased by 53.6%, reflecting both acquired and organic growth. Deposits increased by 58% due to Premier acquisition and organic growth, fully funding organic loan growth.