Peoples Financial Services Corp. reported a net income of $5.3 million, or $0.72 per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. This represents a decrease compared to the $6.4 million, or $0.87 per share, reported for the same period in 2019. The decrease was primarily due to an increase in the provision for loan losses, which was impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
Loans, net grew by $84.9 million, or 17.6% annualized.
Deposits increased by $38.5 million, or 7.9% annualized.
Tax-equivalent net interest income increased by $1.2 million, or 6.3%.
Provision for loan losses increased by $2.4 million, or 233.3% due to COVID-19 impact.
The COVID-19 crisis is expected to continue to impact the Company’s financial results, as well as demand for its products and services during the second quarter of 2020 and potentially beyond.
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