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Laurentian Bank of Canada reports first quarter 2026 results
Laurentian Bank of Canada reported a net loss of $20.5 million and a diluted loss per share of $0.58 for the first quarter of 2026, compared with net income of $38.6 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.76 for the first quarter of 2025. Return on common shareholders' equity(1) was negative 4.0% for the first quarter of 2026, compared with 5.2% for the first quarter of 2025. Of note, reported results for the first quarter of 2026 included restructuring and other impairment charges of $61.
About this update from Laurentian Bank Of Canada
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