Growth in Non-Interest Income
Non-interest income made up 30% of total revenues for 2024. Each non-banking business achieved record revenue and earnings generation, with a five-year compounded annual growth rate of 9%.
Record Tangible Book Value
Tangible book value per share reached an all-time high of $23.88 as of December 31st, up $0.05 from the previous quarter.
Increase in Shareholder Dividends
A quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 was declared, which is a 6.3% increase from the prior year's dividend, marking the 12th consecutive year of annual dividend increases.
Strategic Merger with Evans Bancorp
Merger with Evans Bancorp is expected to expand NBT's footprint into Western New York and position NBT as the community bank with the largest deposit market share in Upstate New York.
Positive Net Interest Margin Trends
Net interest margin increased to 3.34%, up 7 basis points from the prior quarter, driven by a decrease in deposit costs and a favorable funding mix.