Ottawa Bancorp Q2 net income doubles on higher interest income

Overview

• U.S. community bank's Q2 net income doubled yr/yr, driven by higher interest income and BOLI gain

• Q2 EPS rose to $0.42 from $0.21 a year earlier

• Company continued share repurchases, totaling 1.2 mln shares at $13.68 average price

Outlook

• Company did not provide specific guidance or forecasts for the current or future periods in the press release

Result Drivers

• HIGHER ASSET YIELDS - Co said increased yields on interest-earning assets contributed to improved results

• COST CONTROL - Co cited disciplined funding-cost management as a driver of improved results

• BOLI GAIN - Q2 results included a one-time, non-taxable gain from a Bank-owned Life Insurance policy settlement

Company press release: ID:nGNX4K654X

Key Details

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