Strong Earnings and Growth
Reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.86, up 2.4% from the prior quarter and 21% year-over-year. Adjusted return on average assets was 1.25%.
Solid Loan and Deposit Growth
Achieved 7.2% annualized loan growth and 5.4% annualized non-brokered deposit growth. Targeting low double-digit loan and deposit growth in 2025.
Strong Capital Ratios
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio of 10.4%, CET1 ratio of 12.7%, and a total risk-based capital ratio of 15.1%.
Successful Expansion and Hiring
Expanded into Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and hired 20 senior revenue producers in 2024, including 16 in wealth management and mortgage groups.
Investment in Securities for Higher Yield
Sold $319 million of securities at a pretax loss of $40 million to reinvest at a 3% higher rate.