Univest Financial Corporation reported a strong first quarter with net income of $32.6 million, a substantial increase from the $838 thousand reported in the first quarter of 2020. Diluted earnings per share rose to $1.11, significantly up from $0.03 in the prior year. The corporation benefited from PPP loan income, increased noninterest income, and a reversal of provision for credit losses.
Net income reached $32.6 million, or $1.11 diluted earnings per share.
Pre-tax pre-provision income increased by 31.9% to $29.1 million.
Net interest income rose by 6.9% to $45.4 million, driven by PPP income and decreased cost of liabilities.
Noninterest income increased by 26.5% to $23.3 million, boosted by mortgage banking activities.
The press release does not contain explicit forward guidance. It mentions forward-looking statements related to trends and factors affecting the financial services industry and Univest's future results, which are subject to risks and uncertainties.
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