Significant Earnings Growth
WesBanco reported a net income of $87.3 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.91, representing an 86% increase year-over-year.
Improved Financial Metrics
The net interest margin improved to 3.59% and the efficiency ratio improved 10 percentage points year-over-year to 55.5%.
Successful Integration of Premier Financial
The seamless integration of Premier Financial was completed, including the transition of 400,000 consumer and 50,000 business relationships.
Strong Fee Income Growth
Fee income grew 40% year-over-year to $44 million, driven by the Premier acquisition and organic growth.
Commercial Loan Growth
Total commercial loans increased 7% year-over-year and 4% annualized sequentially. The commercial loan pipeline grew approximately 5% in the three weeks since quarter-end.
Strategic Expansion Initiatives
Expansion into Knoxville and Northern Virginia with new Loan Production Offices (LPOs) and a focus on the healthcare sector with a new team of commercial bankers.