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SEC filingNet income surged to $4.9M from $1.6M, driven by lower expenses and improved net interest margin, reflecting successful post-merger integration.
Net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $4.9 million, a significant increase from $1.6 million in the same period last year. This improvement was driven by lower expenses, including a decrease in FDIC expense due to changes in assessment calculations following a dividend distribution in the second quarter of 2025, and reduced subordinated debt interest expense from redemptions in the prior year. Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.54 from $0.18.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $6.4 million, up from $3.5 million in the prior year, reflecting higher net income and favorable working capital changes. The Bank maintains liquidity to fund loan growth and meet potential deposit demands, including volatile deposits. Management believes the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements as of March 31, 2026, including the capital conservation buffer.
In February 2026, the Company announced plans to sell two banking offices and consolidate three others into nearby locations to streamline operations. Management continues to seek a capital structure that supports anticipated asset growth and absorbs potential losses. The net interest margin was positively impacted by a 23-basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing deposits, though the exact margin is not disclosed.