Berkshire Hills Bancorp's Q4 2020 results reflect pandemic-related impacts, including a $9 million increase in the noncash provision for expected credit losses. Net income was $15 million, or $0.30 per share, while core earnings totaled $14 million, or $0.28 per share. Total assets increased to $12.8 billion, and strategic initiatives were announced, including branch consolidations and the sale of mid-Atlantic branches.
Net income for Q4 2020 was $15 million, or $0.30 per share.
Core earnings for Q4 2020 totaled $14 million, or $0.28 per share.
Total assets increased to $12.8 billion.
Strategic initiatives announced include branch consolidations and sale of mid-Atlantic branches.
Berkshire Hills Bancorp has announced strategic initiatives for the sale and consolidation of branches in the first half of 2021. The Company expects to recognize a noncore net gain on the sale of these operations and non-core charges in conjunction through these consolidations.