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Independent Bank Corp. Reports Second Quarter Net Income of $62.6 Million
Solid performance reflects strong business fundamentals ROCKLAND, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Independent Bank Corp. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: INDB), parent
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nSolid performance reflects strong business fundamentals\n\n\n ROCKLAND, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nIndependent Bank Corp. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: INDB), parent of Rockland Trust Company, today announced 2023 second quarter net income of $62.6 million, or $1.42 per diluted share, compared to 2023 first quarter net income of $61.2 million, or $1.36 per diluted share. Second quarter results were driven by healthy loan volumes, strong fee income, and disciplined expense management.\n\n\nThe Company generated a return on average assets and a return on average common equity of 1.29% and 8.78%, respectively, for the second quarter of 2023, as compared to 1.30% and 8.63%, respectively, for the prior quarter.\n\n\n“Our solid performance reflects both the underlying strength of our core franchise and our resilience to the current difficult operating environment. Our sound business fundamentals, including disciplined underwriting and comprehensive capital and liquidity planning, continue to serve us well and position us to take advantage of the right opportunities.” said Jeffrey Tengel, the Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corp. and Rockland Trust Company. “Our focus will continue to center on capitalizing on our diverse business model and maintaining a laser focus on cultivating and expanding our valuable core relationships.”\n\n\nBALANCE SHEET\n\n\nTotal assets of $19.4 billion at June 30, 2023 were virtually unchanged from the prior quarter and decreased by $581.5 million, or 2.9%, as compared to the prior year level, driven primarily by lower cash balances and associated deposit levels.\n\n\nTotal loans at June 30, 2023 of $14.1 billion increased by $192.0 million, or 1.4% (5.5% annualized), compared to the prior quarter level. Solid closing activity along with reduced attrition drove a modest 0.5% (2.0% annualized) increase in total commercial balances, while small business loans also exhibited solid growth, rising 5.0% over the prior quarter. In addition, the vast majority of residential real estate originations were retained on the balance sheet, resulting in growth in that portfolio of $125.6 million, or 6.0% for the quarter, while home equity balances increased slightly by $4.6 million, or 0.4%, compared to the prior quarter level.\n\n\nDeposit balances of $15.2 billion at June 30, 2023 decreased slightly by $24....