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Bank of South Carolina Corporation (BKSC) is a commercial banking company in the finance and insurance sector and the parent company for The Bank of South Carolina. Its news flow centers on quarterly and annual earnings, dividend declarations, stock repurchase programs, and management updates, giving investors insight into how the company manages profitability, capital, and leadership.
Regular earnings announcements provide unaudited quarterly and year-end results, including net income, earnings per share, net interest income, other income, and other expense. These releases also feature key performance metrics such as return on average assets, return on average equity, net interest margin, efficiency ratio, community bank leverage ratio, and measures of asset quality like loans past due more than 30 days and allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans.
BKSC news also highlights dividend activity, with the Board of Directors declaring recurring quarterly cash dividends and, at times, announcing dividend increases. The company notes the sequence of its quarterly dividends and emphasizes when the cash dividend has been raised, including instances of consecutive quarterly increases. In addition, the company announces share repurchase authorizations and the completion of prior repurchase programs, describing how and under what conditions repurchases may be executed.
Another category of news involves management and governance. The company has reported a management succession plan for key roles such as Executive Vice President & Senior Lender, Senior Lender, and Chief Credit Officer, outlining leadership transitions and the continued involvement of experienced executives. Investors who follow BKSC news can monitor these earnings trends, capital actions, and leadership developments in one place, and may wish to revisit this page as new company announcements are released.
The Bank of South Carolina Corporation (Nasdaq: BKSC) reported unaudited earnings of $6,655,140 for 2022, down 1.33% from 2021. Basic and diluted earnings per share decreased to $1.20 and $1.18, respectively. However, Q4 earnings rose 17.45% to $1,807,785, with EPS at $0.33. Despite a decline in returns on average assets and equity, the bank maintains a strong position and plans to open a new office in James Island in 2023 to enhance future growth.
Bank of South Carolina Corporation (NASDAQ: BKSC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share. Shareholders of record by December 27, 2022, will receive this payment on January 31, 2023. This marks the 133rd quarterly cash dividend paid in over 35 years of continuous operation. President Fleetwood S. Hassell expressed optimism about the company's performance in 2023.
The Bank of South Carolina Corporation (NASDAQ: BKSC) reported unaudited net income of $1,840,267 for Q3 2022, translating to earnings per share of $0.33, a 6.56% increase from $1,726,937 in Q3 2021. However, net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, decreased by 6.88% to $4,847,355. Annualized returns on assets and equity were 0.98% and 14.11%, respectively, down from 1.23% and 12.64% in the previous year. The bank emphasizes that rising interest rates are balancing a decline in mortgage contributions.
The Board of Directors of Bank of South Carolina Corporation (NASDAQ: BKSC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, payable to shareholders of record on October 4, 2022, with a payment date of October 31, 2022. This dividend marks the 132nd quarterly cash dividend paid over more than 35 years. CEO Fleetwood S. Hassell emphasized the bank's strong capital position and operational focus as they navigate the year.
The Bank of South Carolina Corporation (NASDAQ: BKSC) reported unaudited earnings of $1,542,981 or $0.28 per share for Q2 2022, marking a 7.5% decline from $1,668,684 in Q2 2021. Year-to-date earnings also fell by 13.6% to $3,007,088. Returns on average assets and equity dropped to 0.90% and 12.57% respectively. Despite these challenges, the bank ranked 68th in a list of top community banks. The management expressed optimism regarding improving margins and loan interest income in the second half of the year.
The Bank of South Carolina Corporation (NASDAQ: BKSC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, marking the 131st consecutive quarterly dividend. Shareholders of record by July 5, 2022 will receive this payment on July 29, 2022. President and CEO Fleetwood S. Hassell expressed satisfaction in maintaining the dividend amid ongoing market volatility, showcasing the bank's commitment to its shareholders.
The Bank of South Carolina Corporation (BKSC) reported its first quarter earnings for 2022, showing a net income of $1,464,106 or $0.26 per share, down 19.11% from $1,810,075 or $0.33 per share in the same quarter of 2021. Annualized returns on average assets decreased to 0.88% from 1.37%, and average equity returns dropped to 11.24% from 13.26%. Challenges included decreased fee income, reduced PPP program fees, and low margins, although loan demand is improving amid a changing rate environment.
Bank of South Carolina Corporation (NASDAQ: BKSC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, set for shareholders of record on April 3, 2022, payable on April 29, 2022. This marks the 130th quarterly cash dividend in the company's history, which recently celebrated its 35th anniversary on February 26, 2022. The Bank has been operational since 1987 and is recognized as the oldest bank headquartered in Charleston.
The Bank of South Carolina Corporation (BKSC) reported unaudited earnings for 2021 of $6,744,866, or $1.22 per share, marking a 4.40% increase from 2020's $6,460,631 earnings. However, fourth-quarter earnings fell 11.30% year-over-year to $1,539,170. The bank’s return on average assets and equity decreased to 1.14% and 12.30% respectively. Despite lower earnings in Q4, management noted strong fee income from PPP and mortgage origination, preparing for challenges ahead in 2022, including reduced fee income and a tight labor market.
On December 16, 2021, the Board of Directors of Bank of South Carolina Corporation (NASDAQ: BKSC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share for shareholders of record on December 28, 2021, with payment set for January 31, 2022. This marks the 129th quarterly dividend paid over more than 34 years. CEO Fleetwood S. Hassell emphasized the bank's strong capitalization and commitment to continued success.