Strong Financial Results
Butterfield reported a net income of $52.7 million and core net income of $52.8 million with core earnings per share of $1.16 and a core return on average tangible common equity of 22.5%.
Stable Noninterest Income
Noninterest income totaled $56 million, a modest increase from the prior quarter, with a fee income ratio of 39.2%.
Successful Capital Management
The Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share, and the company repurchased 1 million shares at an average price of $37 per share.
Improved Asset Quality
Net unrealized losses in the AFS portfolio improved by $59.7 million or 34% over the prior quarter.
Trust Business Growth
The trust business showed solid performance with significant growth in Singapore, becoming a top 5 trust company in the region.