Strong Profitability Enhancements
Adjusted pre-tax pre-provision earnings were $56.6 million, a 22% increase from the prior quarter. The net interest margin expanded by 22 basis points to 3.39%.
Record Loan Production
Loan production reached a record with originations of $900 million during the period, with a diversified loan volume in both C&I and commercial real estate.
Improvement in Asset Quality
Significant decline in classified and criticized assets. The ratio of criticized and classified loans to total loans decreased to 2.17%.
Capital Position Strength
Tangible common equity ratio stands at 9.6% and a CET1 ratio of 14.8%, indicating a strong capital position.
Growth in Wealth Management
Wealth management division achieved record new assets under management, increasing total AUM by 20% year-over-year to $2.1 billion.