Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. announced first quarter 2020 net income of $10.6 million and earnings per diluted common share of $0.98. The company increased its loan loss provision due to economic uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic and temporarily halted its share repurchase program.
Net income was $10.6 million, a 3% increase compared to the first quarter of 2019.
Earnings per diluted common share were $0.98 for the first quarter.
Return on average assets was 1.19% for the first quarter, compared to 1.37% in the same period last year.
Increased liquidity and provision expense in response to economic uncertainty, and temporarily halted share repurchase program.
Nicolet Bankshares anticipates that the COVID-19 pandemic will impact future credit costs, margins, fee income, and expenses. The company has strengthened its liquidity and will continue to adjust its loan loss provision as it gains more information each quarter.