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Riverview Bancorp Earns $5.5 Million in Third Fiscal Quarter of 2022; Results Driven by Solid Loan Growth and Strong Loan Pipeline
VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq GSM: RVSB) (“Riverview” or the “Company”) today reported earnings of $5.5
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[{"type":"text","content":"VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq GSM: RVSB) (“Riverview” or the “Company”) today reported earnings of $5.5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, in the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2021, compared to $6.4 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, in the preceding quarter and $4.0 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in the third fiscal quarter a year ago. In the first nine months of fiscal 2022, net income increased to $17.7 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, compared to $7.1 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, in the first nine months of fiscal 2021. “Our fiscal third quarter results reflect the continued successful implementation of our growth strategies, which resulted in the expansion of the loan portfolio,” stated Kevin Lycklama, president and chief executive officer. “Net income increased from a year ago fueled by strong operating income generation, and we delivered a return on average equity of 13.47% and a return on average assets of 1.28%. We had exceptional organic loan growth during the quarter and our loan pipeline remains strong. We remain focused on organic loan growth and pursuing a full relationship approach with our customers while continuing to provide excellent customer service. We remain committed to providing long-term value for our shareholders as we continue to strengthen our franchise.” Third Quarter Highlights (at or for the period ended December 31, 2021) Net income was $5.5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share.Pre-tax, pre-provision for loan losses income (non-GAAP) was $5.9 million for the quarter compared to $7.3 million in the preceding quarter and $5.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020.Net interest income was $12.1 million for the quarter compared to $12.4 million in the preceding quarter and $11.5 million in the third fiscal quarter a year ago.Net interest margin (“NIM”) was 2.96%.Riverview recorded a recapture of loan losses of $1.3 million during the quarter.The allowance for loan losses was $15.2 million, or 1.58% of total loans. The allowance for loan losses excluding SBA purchased and SBA PPP loans (non-GAAP) was 1.68% of total loans.Total loans increased $47.7 million, or 20.9% annualized, during the quarter. The net increase consisted of an increase of $66.0 million in non-PPP loans offset by a decrease of $18.3 million ...