Increase in Net Income
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. reported a nearly 20% year-over-year increase in net income available to common shareholders.
Net Interest Margin Expansion
The net interest margin expanded to 2.93%, with expectations to reach 3% in the second quarter.
Tangible Book Value Growth
Tangible book value per share increased by about 4% since the announcement of the merger with First of Long Island.
Stable Credit Quality
Credit quality trends remained stable, with nonaccrual loans declining by 13% this quarter.
Healthy Loan Pipeline
Despite a slight contraction in the loan portfolio, the loan pipeline remains robust, pointing to a loan growth of at least 2.5% for the second quarter.
Successful Merger Progress
The merger with First of Long Island is on track to close in the second quarter, with strong early synergies emerging.