First Merchants Corporation reported a strong second quarter in 2021, with net income reaching $55.6 million, a significant increase from $33 million in the same period of 2020. Earnings per share rose to $1.03, compared to $0.62 in the second quarter of the previous year. The corporation experienced organic loan growth and an increase in net-interest income, reflecting healthy financial performance and effective management.
Net income for the second quarter of 2021 was $55.6 million, up from $33 million in Q2 2020.
Earnings per share reached $1.03, compared to $0.62 in the same quarter last year.
Organic loan growth was 6.7 percent annualized in the second quarter of 2021.
Net-interest income increased by $11.2 million, or 12.1 percent, compared to Q2 2020.
The management team is optimistic about the future, citing healthy levels of loan growth, earning asset growth, credit quality, capital levels, and efficiency as key factors.
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