South State Corporation reported a consolidated net loss of ($84.9) million, or ($1.96) per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2020. The net loss was primarily due to the initial provision for credit losses on acquired non-purchase credit deteriorated (NonPCD) loans and merger-related costs. However, the company highlighted strong underlying operating performance, including record revenues on a combined historical basis.
Closed the merger of equals with CenterState Bank Corporation on June 7th.
Reported a net loss of ($85 million) after recording a total loan loss provision expense of $151 million and $40 million in merger-related costs.
Pre-Provision Net Revenue (PPNR) was $157 million, for a 1.68% PPNR ROAA on a combined historical basis.
Credit metrics remained strong with minimal net charge-offs of $101,000, or 0.00% annualized.
The company is now fully focused on the integration and conversion aspects of the combined company and expects the core conversion to occur in the second quarter of 2021.