Increase in Net Income and Earnings Per Share
Net income increased by $1.8 million to $88.5 million, and earnings per diluted common share increased by $0.09 to $2.91 compared to 2023.
Positive Loan Growth
Loans increased by $83.5 million or 7.3% annualized during the fourth quarter, with a significant increase in commercial real estate loans.
Strong Deposit Growth
Deposits increased by $218.5 million or 3.4% on a linked-quarter basis, driven by public fund deposits and customer deposits.
Low Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets decreased by $4.1 million or 53.1% on a linked-quarter basis, representing only 0.04% of total assets.
Wealth Management and Trust Growth
Wealth management and trust areas are experiencing growth, with anticipated revenue increases of at least 16% in 2025.