American Riviera Bank Q2 net income rises 25% on growing loan book

Overview

• US community bank's Q2 net income rose 25% yr/yr to $3.3 mln

• Net income declined from Q1 due to higher loan loss provision on loan growth

• Net interest margin improved to 4.01% from 3.65% a year earlier

Outlook

• Company did not provide specific guidance or forecasts for future periods

Result Drivers

• LOAN GROWTH - Loan growth necessitated a larger provision; the bank's growing loan book also contributed to rising loan interest income over recent quarters

• CREDIT LOSS PROVISION - Higher loan loss provision of $1.0 mln in Q2, up from $23,000 in Q1, reduced net income compared to the prior quarter

• NET INTEREST MARGIN IMPROVEMENT - Net interest margin increased to 4.01% in Q2, up from 3.65% a year earlier, due to steady loan yield improvement and lower cost of funds

Company press release: ID:nACSr5NRwa

Key Details

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