First Busey Corporation reported a net income of $34.4 million, or $0.61 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2022. Adjusted net income was $36.3 million, or $0.65 per diluted common share. The net interest margin reflected a 24-basis point increase over the prior quarter, and core loan growth was $56.2 million.
Adjusted quarterly net income of $36.3 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.65.
Net interest margin of 3.24% reflects a 24-basis point increase over prior quarter.
Core loan growth of $56.2 million, representing a 2.90% annualized growth rate.
Non-performing assets of 0.13% of total assets and allowance for credit losses of 582.01% of nonperforming loans.
First Busey feels confident that they are well positioned to navigate these uncertain times while continuing to produce quality growth and profitability as they look ahead to 2023.