Premier Financial Corp. reported a strong start to 2021, with net income of $41.0 million, or $1.10 per diluted common share, compared to a net loss of $22.5 million, or $0.71 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2020. The results reflect solid core profitability and benefits from diversified revenue sources.
Declared dividend increase of $0.02 to $0.26 per share, up 18% from 2020 first quarter
Net income of $41.0 million, up from a loss of $22.5 million for 2020 first quarter
Earnings per share of $1.10, up from ($0.71) for 2020 first quarter
Mortgage banking income of $10.5 million, up from $0.8 million for 2020 first quarter
Premier is focused on continued reduction of funding costs while optimizing reinvestment yield for the appropriate time horizon.
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