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Independent Bank Corp. Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $71.9 Million
Higher revenues drive earnings growth ROCKLAND, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Independent Bank Corp. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: INDB), parent of Rockland Trust
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nHigher revenues drive earnings growth\n\n ROCKLAND, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nIndependent Bank Corp. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: INDB), parent of Rockland Trust Company, today announced 2022 third quarter net income of $71.9 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, compared to 2022 second quarter net income of $61.8 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, driven primarily by strong net interest margin expansion and profitable deployment of liquid assets.\n\nThe Company generated a return on average assets and a return on average common equity of 1.43% and 9.90%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2022, as compared to 1.24% and 8.49%, respectively, for the prior quarter.\n\n“The strength of our third quarter performance is attributable to our long-term, sustained focus on building core relationships and disciplined growth combined with astute balance sheet management,” said Christopher Oddleifson, the Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corp. and Rockland Trust Company. “Our results reflect the tireless commitment and dedication of our colleagues, who each day live out our shared mission of forging enduring relationships with each other and with the customers and communities that Rockland Trust serves.”\n\nBALANCE SHEET\n\nTotal assets of $19.7 billion at September 30, 2022 decreased by $279.2 million, or 1.4% from the prior quarter due primarily to a decline in cash balances, and increased by $5.2 billion, or 35.6%, as compared to the year ago period, inclusive of the 2021 fourth quarter acquisition of Meridian Bancorp, Inc. (\"Meridian\") and its subsidiary, East Boston Savings Bank, which closed during the fourth quarter of 2021.\n\nTotal loans at September 30, 2022 of $13.7 billion increased by $24.6 million, or 0.7% on an annualized basis compared to the prior quarter level. Excluding $19.4 million of net paydowns associated with the Paycheck Protection Program (\"PPP\"), the loan portfolio increased by $44.0 million, or 1.3% on an annualized basis, compared to the prior quarter. Strong consumer loan activity continued to be the primary driver of organic loan growth, as the majority of residential real estate loan closings were retained on the balance sheet, resulting in 6.2% growth (24.8% annualized) for the quarter in that portfolio, while increased demand and line utilization fueled 2.0% (8.1% annualized) growth ...