Independent Bank Corp. reported a net income of $37.6 million for the second quarter of 2021, a decrease compared to the previous quarter's $41.7 million. The results include merger-related costs of $1.7 million. Despite a decrease in net interest income, the company saw growth in deposit balances and a reduction in the cost of deposits.
Net income for the second quarter of 2021 was $37.6 million, or $1.14 per diluted share.
Total assets reached $14.2 billion, an increase of $420.3 million from the prior quarter.
Deposit balances increased by $393.4 million to $12.0 billion.
Net interest income decreased to $93.4 million compared to $95.6 million for the prior quarter.
Independent Bank Corp. is focused on growth opportunities as the local economy recovers and is working on the merger with Meridian Bancorp./East Boston Savings Bank.