FLORENCE, S.C., July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC:FSRL), the holding company for First Reliance Bank (collectively, "First Reliance" or the "Company"), today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025.Second Quarter 2025 Highlights Net income increased 88.1% for the second quarter of 2025 to $3.7 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to $1.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2025 ...

Business Highlights Core net income (non-GAAP) for the second quarter of 2025 totaled $4.1 million, or $0.52 per common shareDeposit growth of $52.9 million, or 17.9% annualized, for the quarter ended June 30, 2025Loan growth of $29.8 million, or 10.5% annualized, for the quarter ended June 30, 2025Continued reduction of wholesale funding by $15 million during the second quarter of 2025. The wholesale funding balance decreased to $54 million, or 3.7% of assets, as of June 30, 2025.Received regulatory approv ...

Suffolk, Va., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TowneBank (the "Company" or "Towne") (NASDAQ: TOWN) today reported earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 of $38.84 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, compared to $42.86 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Excluding certain items affecting comparability, core earnings (non-GAAP) were $61.34 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, in the current quarter compared to $42.56 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the qu ...

Core Viewpoint - United Community Banks, Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, driven by margin expansion, stable credit quality, and disciplined expense control, with net income reaching $78.7 million and diluted earnings per share increasing to $0.63 [1][5]. Financial Performance - The diluted earnings per share on an operating basis was $0.66, reflecting a 14% increase from the same quarter last year, primarily due to higher net interest income and lower provision for credit losses [2][5]. - Net income for the quarter was $78.7 million, with pre-tax, pre-provision income of $112.3 million, both showing improvements from the previous quarter [1][5]. - Total revenue for the quarter was $260 million, an increase of $13 million or 5% from the first quarter [5]. Key Ratios and Metrics - Return on assets was reported at 1.11%, with an operating return on assets of 1.16% [3][8]. - Return on common equity was 8.5%, while return on tangible common equity on an operating basis was 12.3% [3][8]. - The efficiency ratio improved to 56.7% on a GAAP basis and 54.8% on an operating basis [5][8]. Asset Quality - Net charge-offs were $8.2 million, or 0.18% of average loans, which is a decrease of 3 basis points from the first quarter [4][5]. - Nonperforming assets were 30 basis points relative to total assets, improving from 33 basis points in the previous quarter [4][5]. - The provision for credit losses was $11.8 million, down $3.6 million from the first quarter, maintaining an allowance for credit losses steady at 1.21% of loans [5][8]. Growth and Strategic Initiatives - The company successfully completed the acquisition of American National Bank on May 1, contributing to loan growth of $194 million, or 4.2% annualized, excluding loans from the acquisition [4][5]. - Tangible book value per share increased by $0.42 during the quarter [4]. - Customer deposits, excluding those from the acquisition, increased by $64 million or 1.3% annualized, despite a seasonal outflow of public funds [4][5].

Core Viewpoint - FS Bancorp, Inc. has promoted May-Ling Sowell to Chief Compliance Officer, SVP, reflecting the company's commitment to regulatory compliance and internal governance [1]. Company Overview - 1st Security Bank of Washington operates twenty-seven branches across Washington and Oregon, providing loan and deposit services, as well as mortgage services at each branch and lending offices in the Pacific Northwest [5]. Leadership Background - May-Ling Sowell has over three decades of experience in banking, having served as Compliance Officer at 1st Security Bank since November 2006 and previously worked as a private consultant [3][4]. - She obtained her Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager designation in 2012, indicating her expertise in regulatory compliance [3]. Responsibilities in New Role - In her new position, May-Ling Sowell will lead a team focused on the Bank's regulatory compliance system, security, and internal compliance training [4].

Company Overview - Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. is a regional financial holding company based in Houston, Texas, with total assets of $38.765 billion as of March 31, 2025, providing personal banking services and investments to consumers and small to medium-sized businesses in Texas and Oklahoma [2] - Founded in 1983, the company adheres to a community banking philosophy, focusing on customer care and offering a range of financial solutions including traditional deposit and loan products, digital banking, credit and debit cards, mortgage services, retail brokerage, trust and wealth management, and treasury management [3] Operational Footprint - Prosperity operates 283 full-service banking locations across various regions, including 62 in the Houston area, 33 in South Texas, 61 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and additional branches in East, Central, and West Texas, as well as in Oklahoma [4] Dividend Announcement - The Board of Directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.58 per share for the third quarter of 2025, which will be payable on October 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2025 [1]

Company Overview - Alpine Banks of Colorado is an independent, employee-owned organization with a total asset value of $6.7 billion, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado [2] - The bank employs 890 people and serves approximately 170,000 customers, offering a range of services including personal, business, wealth management, mortgage, and electronic banking across Colorado's Western Slope, mountains, and Front Range [2] - Alpine Bank has received a five-star rating from BauerFinancial, indicating superior performance among financial institutions in the United States [2] Dividend Declaration - The company declared a cash dividend of $0.21 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock, which is payable on July 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 21, 2025 [1]

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2025) - Dominion Lending Centres Inc. (TSX: DLCG) ("DLCG" or the "Corporation"), one of Canada's leading franchisors of mortgage professionals and owner of Newton Connectivity Systems, will release its second quarter 2025 results on August 7, 2025, after market close. A conference call and webcast will be held to discuss the results on August 7, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time (6:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Second Quarter 2025 Webcast and Conference CallD ...

Financial Performance & Growth - Synovus' diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased from $189 in 2016 to $399 in Q1 2019, representing a 26% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)[39] - Adjusted Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (ROATCE) increased by 860 basis points from 852% in 2016 to 1752% in Q1 2019[39] - Synovus is targeting a sustained 10+% CAGR in EPS growth, with a Return on Assets (ROA) of approximately 145%, an adjusted tangible efficiency ratio of approximately 50%, and a Return on Tangible Common Equity (ROTCE) of approximately 170%[47, 48] - The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $098 in Q1 2019, a 151% increase year-over-year[50] Merger & Acquisition - The merger with Florida Community Bank (FCB) significantly strengthens Synovus' Florida footprint, making it >1/3 of the pro forma franchise[34] - Synovus expects to surpass $30 million in FCB-related cost savings in 2019 and complete the full conversion in Q2 2019[63] - The FCB merger is projected to result in a ~17% Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and a ~17% ROATCE[124] Balance Sheet & Credit Quality - As of Q1 2019, Synovus had total assets of $47 billion and loans of $36 billion[22] - The company's loan growth in Q1 2019, including FCB, annualized to 46%, compared to a standalone Synovus loan growth of 16% in Q1 2018[128] - The Net Charge-Off (NCO) ratio was 019% in Q1 2019[55] 2019 Outlook - Synovus anticipates loan growth of 55% to 75% and revenue growth of 55% to 75% for 2019[60] - The company projects adjusted non-interest expense growth of 2% to 4% in 2019, excluding amortization of intangibles of approximately $14 million[60]

Group 1 - Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) operates exchanges and provides fixed income and mortgage services for financial institutions [1] - The company is anticipated to sustain growth momentum in future trading volumes in FY25 [1] - A 'buy' rating is initiated with a fair value assessment [1]