First BanCorp reported a strong first quarter with net income of $61.2 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, driven by improving macroeconomic forecasts which led to a reserve release of $15 million. Core operating performance was strong with pre-tax pre-provision income of $86 million.
Net income reached $61 million, or $0.28 per share, compared to $50 million in the fourth quarter.
Improving macroeconomic forecasts led to a reserve release of $15 million.
Core operating performance was strong with pre-tax pre-provision income of $86 million.
Loan origination activity was solid reaching $1.2 billion, including $209 million of new SBA PPP loans disbursed.
The Corporation anticipates additional charges of approximately $1.7 million in the second quarter of 2021 in connection with the previously announced Employee Voluntary Separation Program (“VSP”) offered to eligible employees in the Puerto Rico region.
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