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Sep 30, 2024
German American Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Reported solid earnings, driven by an expanding net interest margin, stable loan growth, strong credit metrics, and controlled non-interest expense.
Key Takeaways
German American Bancorp, Inc. reported solid third quarter earnings of $21.0 million, or $0.71 per share, reflecting a linked quarter increase of $0.5 million, or approximately 3% on a per share basis. The company's performance was highlighted by an expanding net interest margin, stable loan growth, continued strong credit metrics and controlled non-interest expense. The company remained well-positioned with continued solid liquidity and strong capital ratios.
Net interest income increased $2.6 million, or 6%, over linked second quarter.
Net interest margin expanded by 13 basis points compared to linked second quarter, reaching 3.47%.
Total loans increased $25.1 million, or 2.5% on an annualized linked quarter basis.
Non-performing assets were 0.15% of period end assets and non-performing loans totaled 0.24% of period end loans.
Forward Guidance
The company is excited about the long-term growth potential in connection with a normalizing yield curve, and the Company’s pending merger with Heartland BancCorp.
Positive Outlook
- Long-term growth potential with normalizing yield curve.
- Pending merger with Heartland Bancorp.
- Strategically compelling and financially attractive opportunity.
- Drive long-term shareholder value in 2025 and beyond.
- Expanding unique style and brand of community banking throughout the Ohio Valley region.
Challenges Ahead
- Changes in interest rates and the timing and magnitude of any such changes.
- Unfavorable economic conditions, including a prolonged period of inflation, and the resulting adverse impact on, among other things, credit quality.
- Changes in competitive conditions.
- Changes in customer borrowing, repayment, investment and deposit practices.
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