Merger with FCB Financial Corporation
Cadence Bank announced a merger with FCB Financial Corporation, expanding its presence in the Greater Savannah market with an expected cost saving of 25% of noninterest expenses.
Strong Financial Performance in 2024
GAAP net income was $130.3 million for Q4 and $514.1 million for the full year. Adjusted earnings per share increased by 25% compared to 2023.
Core Customer Deposits Growth
Core customer deposits grew $260 million or 3% annualized for the quarter and $2.2 billion or approximately 7% for the full year.
Net Interest Margin Improvement
Net interest margin improved by 7 basis points to 3.38% for the quarter and by 22 basis points for the full year to 3.30%.
Improved Operating Efficiency
The efficiency ratio improved by 5 percentage points from 63.3% in 2023 to 58.4% in 2024.
Dividend Increase
The Board approved a 10% increase in the quarterly common dividend to $0.275 per share.