United Bankshares, Inc. reported earnings of $96.5 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024. The company saw increases in profitability, capital, loans, and deposits, as well as decreases in expenses and non-performing assets. The company also announced a merger agreement with Piedmont Bancorp, Inc., expected to close late in the fourth quarter of 2024 or early in the first quarter of 2025.
Earnings for the second quarter of 2024 were $96.5 million, or $0.71 per diluted share.
Annualized returns on average assets, average equity and average tangible equity were 1.32%, 7.99% and 13.12%, respectively.
Net interest income increased $3.2 million, or 1%, from the first quarter of 2024.
Noninterest expense decreased $6.0 million, or 4%, from the first quarter of 2024.
The merger is expected to close late in the fourth quarter of 2024 or early in the first quarter of 2025, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.