Core Insights - The company reported a net income of $2.70 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase from $2.15 million in the same period of 2024, with earnings per share rising to $0.60 from $0.47 [2][9] - Total interest income increased by 6% to $11.64 million in the second quarter of 2025 compared to $10.94 million a year earlier, driven by higher loan yields and growth in commercial real estate [9][12] - The company successfully retired approximately $10 million in capital notes, expected to reduce annual interest expenses by about $327,000, enhancing its financial position [7][9] Financial Performance - Net interest income for the second quarter of 2025 was $8.25 million, up 16% from $7.09 million in the second quarter of 2024 [11][36] - The net interest margin improved to 3.45% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to 3.02% in the same quarter of 2024 [4][16] - Total noninterest income was $4.08 million in the second quarter of 2025, slightly down from $4.19 million in the same period of 2024 [17] Asset Quality and Growth - Loans, net of the allowance for credit losses, increased to $649.09 million at June 30, 2025, from $636.55 million at December 31, 2024 [19][22] - The ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans was 0.28% at June 30, 2025, indicating strong asset quality [23][24] - Total assets reached $1.04 billion at June 30, 2025, up from $979.24 million at December 31, 2024, reflecting growth in both loans and securities [19][26] Shareholder Value - Stockholders' equity rose to $71.67 million at June 30, 2025, from $64.87 million at December 31, 2024, with a book value per share increasing to $15.77 from $14.28 [26][9] - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per common share, payable on September 26, 2025 [9][8] Strategic Initiatives - The company emphasized a balanced revenue stream from various sources, including commercial and retail banking, which has provided financial stability amid economic challenges [6][9] - The focus on maintaining high-quality interest-earning assets and diligent credit management has supported sound margins and quality earnings [5][6]