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Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. reports recurring bank holding company developments tied to Bankwell Bank, a full-service commercial bank serving businesses, professionals and individuals. News commonly covers quarterly operating results, cash dividend declarations, net interest margin and funding trends, loan production, core deposits, credit quality, and noninterest income from the SBA lending division.
Company updates also describe commercial and private client banking expansion, including Bankwell's Brooklyn office, and the bank's commercial financing, treasury management and deposit services. Its lending categories include commercial real estate, working capital lines of credit, SBA loans, acquisition financing, residential mortgages, home equity lines of credit and consumer installment loans.
Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ:BWFG) reported a significant increase in GAAP net income for Q1 2021, achieving $5.7 million ($0.71 per share) compared to $1.4 million ($0.17 per share) in Q1 2020. Pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue grew 48% to $7.0 million, aided by a $0.9 million one-time federal payroll tax credit. The Board declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per share, payable on May 24, 2021. Total loans reached $1.7 billion, growing 4%, with total deposits climbing to $1.9 billion. The return on average equity was 12.67%. Tangible book value per share increased to $23.99.
Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported a fourth-quarter net income of $0.3 million, or $0.04 per share, a significant decrease from $3.5 million, or $0.44 per share, in Q4 2019. The Board declared a $0.14 cash dividend, payable on February 25, 2021. Core deposits surged by 43% year-over-year, while non-interest bearing deposits rose over 41%. Challenges included a $3.9 million one-time charge and increased loan loss reserves totaling $21.0 million. The company’s outlook remains cautiously optimistic, bolstered by recent efficiency initiatives and strong loan origination trends.
Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ: BWFG) has resumed its share repurchase program, allowing for the repurchase of up to 307,333 shares, approximately 4% of its outstanding shares. The company will incur one-time pre-tax charges of approximately $3.9 million in Q4 2020, with $2.3 million expected in future cash expenditures. These costs stem from office consolidation, workforce reductions, and the early termination of a technology contract. The consolidation is expected to yield annual savings of around $2.3 million, enhancing operational efficiency moving forward.
Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ:BWFG) reported third-quarter 2020 GAAP net income of $3.0 million, down from $4.1 million in Q3 2019. Earnings per share were $0.38 compared to $0.52 for the same period last year. The Board declared a $0.14 per share cash dividend. Notably, loans under COVID-19-related deferrals decreased from 22% to under 4%. Despite a rise in total deposits to $1.8 billion, revenues fell to $14.2 million, attributed to lower loan yields and the absence of SBA loan sales. The allowance for loan losses increased to $20.4 million, reflecting heightened credit risk amidst the pandemic.