Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation reported a decrease in net income and EPS for the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to the same period last year. Total revenue decreased slightly, while operating expenses increased significantly. The quarter included increased net interest income and noninterest income, but these were offset by increased operating expenses and a higher provision for loan losses.
Total revenue was $46.14 million, a slight decrease from $46.44 million in the same quarter last year.
Net income was $3.03 million, a significant decrease from $12.23 million in the same quarter last year.
Diluted EPS was $0.16, a decrease from $0.64 in the same quarter last year.
The company authorized the repurchase of up to 948,735 shares, or approximately 5% of its outstanding shares, through March 31, 2022.
The Company's near-term priorities include actively deploying/managing capital and liquidity, growing and expanding core wealth management and commercial banking businesses, expanding net interest margin, continuing to assess the economic recovery, investing in digital enhancements, and growing fee income.
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