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Equity Bancshares, Inc. reports company developments for Equity Bank, a Wichita-based community bank holding company whose common stock trades on the NYSE under EQBK. Equity Bank offers commercial loans, consumer banking, mortgage loans, trust and wealth management, and treasury management services across full-service locations in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma, with a loan production office in Iowa.
Recurring news includes quarterly operating results, net interest income and margin trends, credit-quality measures, deposit and loan balances, capital levels and branch expansion through completed bank acquisitions. Updates also cover integration of acquired franchises, dividend and balance-sheet actions, and lending relationships involving Equity Bank.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQBK) will release its fourth quarter results on January 25, 2023, after market close. CEO Brad Elliott and CFO Eric Newell will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on January 26, 2023, at 10 a.m. ET. Participants can access the live webcast on the company's website. A replay will be available two hours post-call until February 3, 2023. Equity Bancshares provides a range of financial services, focusing on customer relationship management.
Equity Bancshares (NASDAQ: EQBK) reported net income of $15.2 million and $0.93 earnings per diluted share for Q3 2022, reflecting a 3.5% linked quarter revenue growth driven by an expanding Net Interest Margin. Notably, nonperforming assets dropped 19.7%, indicating improved asset quality. Loan growth was robust at 7.01% year-to-date, while the company authorized a repurchase of up to 1 million shares and increased dividends to $0.10 per share. The classified asset ratio decreased over 50% year-to-date, showcasing effective credit management.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQBK) will announce its third quarter results on October 18, 2022, with a press release after market close. Chairman and CEO Brad Elliott, alongside CFO Eric Newell, will host a conference call on October 19, 2022, at 10 a.m. ET to discuss these results. A live webcast will be available on the company's website, with a replay accessible until October 26, 2022. Equity Bancshares provides a wide array of financial services through Equity Bank, emphasizing community-based customer service.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: EQBK) has announced a 25% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, now at $0.10 per share. This dividend will be payable on October 14, 2022, to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2022. This increase marks the company's first dividend expansion in its history. Additionally, the Board authorized a share repurchase program for up to 1,000,000 shares from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. This initiative is supported by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
Equity Bank, a subsidiary of Equity Bancshares (NASDAQ: EQBK), has entered into a definitive purchase and assumption agreement with High Plains Bank, whereby High Plains will acquire certain assets and assume deposits from Equity’s Cordell, Oklahoma location. The acquisition, expected to close by December 31, 2022, involves approximately $20 million in deposits, which will increase High Plains' total deposits in the Cordell market to $35 million, ranking fifth in Washita County. This move aims to enhance local banking services through a community-focused approach.
Equity Bancshares reported a net income of $15.3 million and earnings per share of $0.94 for Q2 2022, marking an increase from the previous quarter's earnings. The company achieved 8.5% organic loan growth and a 5.38% increase in service fee income. However, non-interest expenses rose by $2.0 million, leading to a slight decrease in net income compared to Q1 2022. The net interest income increased 0.7% to $39.6 million, with a net gain from branch sales contributing to non-interest income. The company continues its repurchase program and maintains a strong capital ratio.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQBK) will announce its second quarter results on July 19, 2022, with a press release following market close. CEO Brad Elliott and CFO Eric Newell will host a conference call on July 20, 2022, at 10 a.m. ET to discuss the results. A live webcast will be available on the company's website, and a replay will be accessible until July 27, 2022. Equity Bancshares offers a variety of financial services and emphasizes community banking.
Equity Bancshares (NASDAQ: EQBK) reported a net income of $15.7 million or $0.93 per diluted share for Q1 2022, marking an increase from $10.5 million a year prior. This growth was driven by a 14.53% increase in loans held for investment and a reduction in non-interest expenses by $8.6 million. The company also successfully managed its problem asset portfolio, reducing non-performing assets by $28.5 million. Additionally, Equity continued to emphasize shareholder returns through share repurchases and dividends.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: EQBK) will announce its first quarter financial results on April 19, 2022, with a subsequent conference call scheduled for April 20, 2022, at 10 a.m. ET. During this call, CEO Brad Elliott and CFO Eric Newell will discuss the financial outcomes. Interested parties can join via a toll-free number or a live webcast. A replay will be available until April 27, 2022. The company focuses on comprehensive financial services, aiming to deliver high-quality, relationship-based customer service.
Equity Bancshares (NASDAQ: EQBK) reported a net income of $10.5 million and $0.61 earnings per diluted share for Q4 2021, reflecting a decrease in net income compared to the previous quarter. The company's results were bolstered by its merger with American State Bank & Trust, completed on October 1, 2021, and included a notable 17.5% increase in non-interest income. However, net interest income fell to $37.2 million, and a rise in non-interest expenses contributed to the overall decrease in net income. Asset quality improved, with non-accrual loans declining substantially.