Univest Financial Corporation reported a substantial increase in net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, reaching $20.9 million, or $0.71 diluted earnings per share, compared to $2.1 million, or $0.07 diluted earnings per share, for the same quarter in 2020. The corporation experienced strong loan growth, excluding PPP loans, with a 14.0% increase over the last twelve months. Pre-tax pre-provision income also saw a slight increase of 0.6% compared to the second quarter of 2020.
Net income for the quarter was $20.9 million, or $0.71 diluted earnings per share, a significant increase from $2.1 million, or $0.07 diluted earnings per share, in Q2 2020.
Pre-tax pre-provision income increased slightly by 0.6% compared to the second quarter of 2020.
Gross loans and leases, excluding PPP loans, increased by 15.4% (annualized) from March 31, 2021.
Total deposits increased by $7.1 million, or 0.5% (annualized), from March 31, 2021.
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