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First Mid Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results
MATTOON, Ill., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) (the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the
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[{"type":"text","content":"MATTOON, Ill., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) (the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. Highlights Net income of $17.8 million, or $0.86 diluted EPSAdjusted net income (non-GAAP) of $18.5 million, or $0.90 diluted EPSStrong loan growth of $194.1 million, or 4.4% for the quarterSuccessful completion of bank merger and system conversion with Jefferson Bank and Trust (“Jefferson”)Board of Directors increases quarterly dividend by $0.01, or 4.5% to $0.23 per share “Our second quarter was highlighted by our successful system conversion and integration of Jefferson Bank,” said Joe Dively, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “In addition, we had an unprecedented quarter of loan growth and delivered solid earnings through our multiple sources of income diversification. We continue to stress test our loans for the various macro-economic challenges and feel confident in the strength of our portfolio if there were to be an extended downturn.” Net Interest Income Net interest income for the second quarter of 2022 increased by $3.3 million, or 7.6% compared to the first quarter of 2022. Both interest income and interest expense increased in the quarter by $4.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively. The increase in interest income was primarily driven by the full quarter benefit from the Jefferson acquisition, organic loan growth, and higher interest rates. Accretion income decreased by $0.2 million in the quarter to $0.9 million. Interest expense increased primarily from the full quarter of Jefferson, and rising rates in money market deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings. In comparison to the second quarter of 2021, net interest income increased $4.1 million, or 9.5%. The increase was primarily the result of organic loan growth, the impact of the Jefferson acquisition, and rising interest rates. Net Interest Margin Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, was 3.20% for the second quarter of 2022, which was 13 basis points higher compared to the prior quarter. Earning asset yields increased by 17 basis points and the average cost of funds increased 4 basis points. In comparison to the second quarter of last year, the net interest margin decreased 2 basis points, and average cost of funds were flat. The primary reason for the decrea...