Net Income Improvement
Reported third quarter net income of $9.4 million or $1.18 per share, which was an improvement from the previous quarter.
Net Interest Margin Expansion
Net interest margin increased by 5 basis points to 3.71% in the third quarter.
Deposit Growth
Deposits increased by $55 million or 8% annualized, primarily in money market and interest-bearing checking accounts.
Increased Dividend
Increased dividend by $0.01 to $0.26 per share, nearing the midpoint of the target dividend payout ratio of 20% to 25.5% of earnings.
Positive Capital Management
Over the past five years, increased dividends by 20%, repurchased 14% of shares, and grew adjusted tangible book value per share at a 9.1% annualized growth rate.