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Simmons First National Corporation posted a net loss driven by a $801.5 million bond sale, but adjusted earnings and net interest margin improved. The company also completed a $327 million equity raise and took actions to reduce high-cost funding.
Reported a net loss of $562.8 million due to a $801.5 million pre-tax bond sale loss
Adjusted net income reached $64.9 million, with adjusted EPS of $0.46
Net interest income increased 9% QoQ to $186.7 million
Net interest margin expanded for the sixth consecutive quarter to 3.50%
Simmons expects improved profitability going forward following balance sheet repositioning, equity raise, and cost reductions.