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Eastern Bankshares, Inc. reports news as the holding company for Eastern Bank, a regional banking institution serving consumers, commercial clients and small businesses in eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Recurring updates cover operating results, loan and deposit trends, dividends, share repurchases and the integration of completed bank acquisitions.
Company announcements also describe Eastern Bank’s commercial lending, community development financing, affordable housing loans, ESOP-related financing, treasury services, and wealth management, trust and private banking activity through Cambridge Trust Wealth Management. Leadership appointments and human capital governance updates are recurring corporate topics.
Eastern Bank has announced a new partnership with Crime Prevention Security Systems, LLC (CPSS), providing $8.5 Million in working capital financing. This financial support will enable CPSS, a leader in security and fire alarm systems based in Gainesville, Florida, to continue its growth. Eastern Bank aims to bolster cash flow and operational efficiency, supporting numerous industries with its diverse financing solutions. Founded in 1818, Eastern Bank serves communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, boasting approximately $22 billion in total assets.
EBC announced its third quarter 2022 earnings release scheduled for October 27, 2022, after market close. A conference call will follow on October 28, 2022, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Interested investors can join via toll-free dial-in at (888) 396-8049 using conference ID 09796048. Participants can also access the call through a webcast on investor.easternbank.com. The company, based in Boston, has over $22 billion in total assets and more than 120 locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
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Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) announced a new share repurchase program with regulatory non-objection, allowing the purchase of up to 8.9 million shares, or about 5% of outstanding shares, with a budget of $200 million. This program is set to commence later this month, following the completion of the current buyback program, which successfully repurchased 9.1 million shares for $182 million. The buyback aims to create shareholder value and reflects the company’s financial strategy, subject to market conditions and other factors.
Eastern Insurance Group LLC has acquired the operating assets of John T. Burns Insurance Agency, effective August 1, 2022. This marks Eastern Insurance's 36th acquisition since 2002 and its second in 2022, strengthening its market position. Burns Insurance, a family-owned agency in Newtonville, MA since 1892, brings strong customer relationships that will enhance Eastern's service offerings. The acquisition aims to provide better choices and services to customers, leveraging Eastern Insurance's extensive resources.
Eastern Bankshares (NASDAQ: EBC) reported Q2 2022 net income of $51.2 million or $0.31 per diluted share, slightly down from the previous quarter. Operating net income was $52.5 million with a consistent $0.32 per share, reflecting strong net interest income growth of 8% to $137.8 million. The bank experienced double-digit growth in major lending categories while maintaining solid credit quality. It declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on September 15, 2022. Total assets stood at $22.4 billion.