First Mid Bancshares, Inc. announced record financial results for the fourth quarter of 2020, driven by PPP loan fee income and strong performance in its wealth management division. The company also completed a subordinated debt offering and received regulatory approval for the acquisition of LINCO Bancshares, Inc.
Net interest income increased by $0.9 million compared to the third quarter of 2020, driven by PPP fee income.
Total loans ended the quarter at $3.14 billion, including $168.3 million of PPP loans.
Noninterest income increased due to strong performance in wealth management and higher insurance and mortgage banking revenues.
Noninterest expense increased due to acquisition-related costs and higher incentive compensation.
First Mid anticipates benefits from the second round of PPP, the completion of the branch optimization plan, and the closing of the LINCO acquisition.