Southside Bancshares, Inc. reported net income of $17.3 million for Q4 2019, a slight decrease compared to $17.4 million for the same period in 2018. Earnings per diluted common share increased to $0.51 from $0.50 in the same period of 2018. The annualized return on average assets was 1.03% for the quarter.
Linked quarter loans increased by $68.3 million, or 2.0%, reaching $3.57 billion.
Linked quarter nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets decreased from 0.45% to 0.26%.
Net income for the fourth quarter was $17.3 million, with earnings per diluted common share at $0.51.
The annualized return on average assets for the fourth quarter was 1.03%.
Southside Bancshares opened its 60th branch in Kingwood, Texas, and plans to expand its lending operations in the Houston area, pending regulatory approval, reflecting confidence in the Texas economy.
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