Strong Financial Performance in 2024
Net income for the year was $216.3 million, with core net income of $218.9 million, resulting in a core return on average tangible common equity of 24%.
Increase in Tangible Book Value
Tangible book value per common share grew by 12.5% to $21.70.
Shareholder Returns
Quarterly cash dividends represented 37% of earnings, with 4.5 million shares repurchased at a value of $155.3 million.
Tourism and Financial Services Growth
Increased visitor numbers in Bermuda and Cayman, along with growth in reinsurance and asset management sectors.
Non-Interest Income Increase
Non-interest income totaled $63.2 million for Q4, up 12.9% due to seasonal increases in card services and foreign exchange volumes.
Strong Asset Quality
99% of investment portfolio is AA-rated U.S. Government-guaranteed agency securities, with low non-accruals and charge-off ratio.