Mercantile Bank Corporation reported a net income of $13.3 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, for Q4 2019, compared to $11.6 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, for the same period last year. Total revenue increased by 6.3% to $38.5 million. The company saw growth in the loan portfolio, increases in noninterest income, controlled overhead costs, and sound asset quality.
Strong earnings and capital position.
Solid growth in key fee income categories.
Controlled overhead costs.
Strong asset quality.
Mercantile believes that the solid financial performance achieved during 2019 will continue in future periods, based on their strong capital position and healthy commercial loan and residential mortgage loan pipelines and prospects.