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Mercantile Bank Corporation Announces Strong Third Quarter Results
Robust local deposit and commercial loan growth and sustained strength in asset quality metrics highlight quarter GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 15, 2024
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[{"type":"text","content":"Robust local deposit and commercial loan growth and sustained strength in asset quality metrics highlight quarter\nGRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: MBWM) (\"Mercantile\") reported net income of $19.6 million, or $1.22 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2024, compared with net income of $20.9 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023. Net income during the first nine months of 2024 totaled $60.0 million, or $3.72 per diluted share, compared with net income of $62.2 million, or $3.89 per diluted share, during the first nine months of 2023.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\"We are very pleased to report another quarter of strong financial performance, especially when taking into consideration the challenges associated with recent economic and operating conditions,\" said Ray Reitsma, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercantile. \"The notable increases in local deposits and commercial loans during the quarter depict our continuing focus on relationship banking, meeting the needs of current customers, and attracting new clients. Our strong operating results reflect an ongoing healthy net interest margin, solid growth in several noninterest income revenue streams, and sustained strength in asset quality metrics, along with the local deposit base and commercial loan portfolio expansions. The growth in local deposits provided for a reduction in our loan-to-deposit ratio, the lowering of which remains a key strategic initiative.\" \nThird quarter highlights include:\nRobust local deposit growthStrong commercial loan portfolio expansionOngoing strength in commercial loan pipelineNoteworthy increases in several noninterest income revenue streamsContinuing low levels of nonperforming assets, past due loans, and loan charge-offsSolid capital positionOperating Results\nNet revenue, consisting of net interest income and noninterest income, was $58.0 million during the third quarter of 2024, compared to $58.2 million during the prior-year third quarter. Net interest income during the current-year third quarter was $48.3 million, down $0.7 million, or 1.4 percent, from $49.0 million during the respective 2023 period as increased yields on, along with growth in, earning assets were more than offset by a higher cost of funds. Noninterest income totaled $9.7 ...