German American Bancorp reported a net income of $19.0 million, or $0.64 per share, for the first quarter of 2024. The results were influenced by a decline in net interest income due to net interest margin compression driven by higher deposit costs, which offset strong loan growth and controlled operating expenses.
Net income was $19.0 million, or $0.64 per share, compared to $20.8 million, or $0.71 per share, for the first quarter 2023.
Net interest margin declined from 3.43% to 3.35% due to increased funding costs.
Commercial real estate loans increased $27.0 million, or 5% on an annualized basis, while retail loans grew $12.5 million, or 6% on an annualized basis.
Non-performing assets remained low at 0.16% of period-end assets.
No specific forward guidance was provided in the press release.
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