Strong Financial Results
Butterfield reported net income of $53.8 million and core net income of $56.7 million for Q1 2025, with core earnings per share of $1.30 and a core return on average tangible common equity of 24.2%.
Net Interest Margin Improvement
The net interest margin increased by nine basis points to 2.7% compared to the prior quarter.
Successful Early Retirement Program
A group-wide voluntary early retirement program was successfully executed, resulting in a moderate reduction in future expenses.
Share Buyback and Dividend
The company repurchased 1.1 million shares at an average price of $37.78 per share and approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share.
Asset Quality and Regulatory Capital
Butterfield maintains a low-risk investment portfolio, with a regulatory capital ratio improvement of 1.9% due to Basel IV rule changes.
Channel Islands and Singapore Expansion
Growth in retail presence in the Channel Islands and successful integration of Credit Suisse in Singapore, with over $10 billion in assets under trust.