Financial Institutions, Inc. reported a net income of $1.1 million for the first quarter of 2020, a significant decrease compared to $11.5 million in the first quarter of 2019. The results were negatively impacted by a higher provision for credit losses of $13.9 million, driven by the adoption of CECL and the impact of COVID-19.
Net income was $1.1 million, down from $11.5 million in Q1 2019.
Earnings per diluted share were $0.05, compared to $0.70 in Q1 2019.
Provision for credit losses increased to $13.9 million due to CECL adoption and COVID-19 impacts.
Net interest income was $33.1 million, slightly higher than $31.792 million in Q1 2019.
The Company continued to advance the major transformational and technology initiatives announced last quarter. A multiple-phase launch of Five Star Digital Banking is planned for the second quarter of 2020. An enterprise standardization program, focused on improving operational efficiency and enhancing future profitability, continues to move forward as well.