Solid Financial Performance
Net income increased to $40.4 million, and diluted earnings per share rose by $0.12, with a return on common equity of 11.5%.
Net Interest Income and Margin Improvement
Net interest income increased by $2.8 million, and the net interest margin expanded by 3 basis points.
Stable Credit Quality
Asset quality remains strong with net charge-offs at $3.8 million, nonperforming assets stable at 14 basis points, and a slight increase in criticized assets that adjusted down post-quarter.
Deposits and Capital Growth
Deposits increased by 2.8% on a linked spot basis, with improved capital ratios: Tier 1 capital ratio at 14.5% and total capital ratio at 15.11%.