Net Interest Margin Improvement
The net interest margin improved by 4 basis points in the fourth quarter to 3.33%, with an expectation for continued expansion throughout 2025.
Loan Growth in C&I and Small Business Segments
C&I and small business loans were up 4% and 12%, respectively, in 2024, with a 28% increase in C&I loan production.
Tangible Book Value Increase
Tangible book value improved 1% from the third quarter and 6.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Wealth Management Growth
Assets under administration grew by 7.6% in 2024 to $7 billion.
Strategic Acquisition of Enterprise Bancorp
Agreement to acquire Enterprise Bancorp to expand the Rockland Trust franchise into Northern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.