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Mercantile Bank Corporation Announces Robust Third Quarter 2022 Results
Significant increase in net interest income, solid loan growth, and ongoing strength in asset quality metrics highlight quarter GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 18,
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[{"type":"text","content":"Significant increase in net interest income, solid loan growth, and ongoing strength in asset quality metrics highlight quarter\nGRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: MBWM) (\"Mercantile\") reported net income of $16.0 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2022, compared with net income of $15.1 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, for the respective prior-year period. Net income during the first nine months of 2022 totaled $39.3 million, or $2.48 per diluted share, compared to $47.4 million, or $2.95 per diluted share, during the first nine months of 2021.\n\"We are very pleased with our third quarter operating results,\" said Robert B. Kaminski, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercantile. \"Substantial growth in net interest income, primarily reflecting an improved net interest margin, continued loan growth, increases in certain key fee income categories and a manageable overhead cost structure, have more than offset a significantly reduced level of mortgage banking income stemming from unfavorable market conditions. Our continuing efforts to meet the credit needs of existing clients and attract new loan relationships, while adhering to our underwriting standards, have been successful as evidenced by the significant growth in commercial loans and residential mortgage loans and persistent strength in asset quality metrics. We take pride in our role as a trusted consultant and assisting our customers in dealing with the challenges posed by the current economic environment and associated operating conditions, including elevated inflation levels, supply chain disruptions, increasing interest rates, and staffing issues.\"\nThird quarter highlights include:\nSignificant increase in net interest income reflecting net interest margin expansion and loan growthNotable increases in several key fee income categoriesSubstantial commercial loan and residential mortgage loan growthSustained strength in commercial loan pipelineOngoing low level of nonperforming assets, no loan charge-offs, and no loans placed on nonaccrual statusStrong capital positionOperating ResultsTotal revenue, which consists of net interest income and noninterest income, was $49.6 million during the third quarter of 2022, compared to $46.7 million during the prior-year third quarter....