Washington Trust Bancorp reported a net income of $16.5 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2022. While overall earnings were impacted by market volatility and economic uncertainty, the company's balance sheet, capital position, and credit quality remained strong. Total loans excluding PPP loans reached an all-time high, and in-market deposits also hit a record.
Returns on average equity and average assets were 12.04% and 1.14%, respectively.
Asset and credit quality metrics remained strong, with a modest $100 thousand provision for credit losses recognized.
Wealth management revenues reached a quarterly high of $10.5 million.
Total loans excluding Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans amounted to an all-time high $4.3 billion, up by $36 million, or 1%, from the end of the preceding quarter.
The Corporation currently expects its full-year 2022 effective tax rate to be approximately 21.5%.
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