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Community Bank System reported a net income of $47.9 million, or $0.88 per fully-diluted share, for the second quarter of 2021. The increase in earnings per share was primarily attributable to a significant decrease in the provision for credit losses and a significant increase in noninterest income.
Operating earnings per share increased 15.8% year-over-year.
Noninterest revenues grew by $6.5 million, or 12.3%, compared to the second quarter of 2020.
Net interest income increased slightly over the second quarter of 2020 despite a 58 basis point decrease in net interest margin.
Ending loans decreased $124.2 million, or 1.7%, during the quarter.
No specific forward guidance was provided in the press release.