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Bank of the James Announces Second Quarter, First Half of 2023 Financial Results and Declaration of Dividend
Earnings Growth, Mortgage Activity, Strong Asset Quality LYNCHBURG, Va., July 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. (the
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[{"type":"text","content":"Earnings Growth, Mortgage Activity, Strong Asset Quality\nLYNCHBURG, Va., July 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:BOTJ), the parent company of Bank of the James (the “Bank”), a full-service commercial and retail bank, and Pettyjohn, Wood & White, Inc. (“PWW”), an SEC-registered investment advisor, today announced unaudited results of operations for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2023. The Bank serves Region 2000 (the greater Lynchburg MSA), and the Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Roanoke, and Wytheville, Virginia markets. Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2023 increased to $2.53 million or $0.56 per basic and diluted share compared with $2.29 million or $0.48 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $4.52 million or $0.99 per basic and diluted share compared with $4.43 million or $0.93 per basic and diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Robert R. Chapman III, CEO, commented: “Our Company’s focus on service excellence, strong banking relationships and financial solutions for individuals and businesses were keys to a strong financial performance in the second quarter and first half. While interest rates have had an impact on banking activity, our robust capabilities combined with our team’s commitment to ‘going the extra mile’ for clients has supported strong client retention and generated a diverse revenue stream. “Our residential mortgage lending group turned in an exceptional performance, particularly given low home inventories and the interest rate environment. The reputation the Bank has built over the years for professional service, loan origination and timely processing has positioned the Bank as a lender of choice in our markets. “Positive financial contributions from commercial banking reflected the strength of our relationship management and attention to providing value for clients. Integrated banking solutions that incorporate deposits, card services, and sophisticated electronic cash management products create value for clients and provide the Company with a variety of revenue sources. With sophisticated capabilities backed by experienced, responsive commercial bankers, we believe Bank of the James is well po...