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Finward Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWD) is a financial holding company headquartered in Munster, Indiana, and the parent of Peoples Bank, an Indiana state-chartered commercial bank. This news page compiles company-issued press releases and other coverage related to Finward Bancorp and Peoples Bank, giving investors and observers a single place to review the latest disclosed information.
According to the company’s announcements, Finward Bancorp regularly reports on quarterly financial results, including net income available to common stockholders, net interest margin, return on assets, return on equity, asset quality metrics, and capital ratios. These earnings releases also describe trends in deposits, core funding, securities portfolios, loan originations, and non-performing assets, as well as the use of non-GAAP financial measures such as tax-equivalent net interest margin and efficiency ratio.
Finward Bancorp’s news flow also includes Board actions on common stock dividends, with multiple releases describing declared cash dividends and related record and payment dates. In addition, the company has issued news regarding regulatory developments, such as the termination of a Consent Order by the FDIC and the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions after Peoples Bank resolved deficiencies in its Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering compliance program.
Governance updates, including the appointment of new directors to the Boards of Finward Bancorp and Peoples Bank, are another recurring topic in the company’s press releases. Together, these categories of news—earnings, dividends, regulatory matters, and board composition—offer insight into Finward Bancorp’s financial condition, risk management, and corporate governance over time.
Investors following FNWD can use this page to review historical and recent announcements from Finward Bancorp and Peoples Bank and to understand how the company describes its performance, capital position, and regulatory interactions.
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Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD) reported net income of $2.2 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for Q1 2023, a slight increase from $2.1 million, or $0.53 per share, in the previous year. The bank's return on equity dropped to 6.42% from 12.96% year-over-year, and return on assets declined to 0.43% from 0.44%. Core deposits decreased by 5.5% to $1.3 billion, while certificate of deposit balances rose by 29.8% to $471.4 million. The net interest margin fell to 3.07% compared to 3.41% in Q1 2022, attributed to rising costs from the current interest rate environment. Asset quality showed mixed results, with non-performing loans increasing to $20.7 million, up 12.5% from the previous quarter. The Bancorp's tangible book value per share increased to $26.68 from $25.41, reflecting improved conditions in the bond market.
Finward Bancorp has declared a dividend of $0.31 per share, payable on April 6, 2023, with a record date set for March 24, 2023. The announcement was made on February 24, 2023, showcasing the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders. Finward Bancorp, operating as a financial holding company for Peoples Bank, offers a wide range of financial services across 26 locations in Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area.
Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD) announced the retirement of Executive Chairman David A. Bochnowski effective June 30, 2023. Benjamin J. Bochnowski, currently President and CEO, is appointed as the new Chairman, following a standard succession plan. David Bochnowski has served the company for over 40 years, significantly contributing to its growth from $127 million to $2.05 billion in assets. His legacy includes a strong focus on community banking and navigating various economic challenges. The transition aims to maintain stability and continuity, with expectations for Benjamin Bochnowski to continue expanding shareholder value.
Finward Bancorp (FNWD) reported a net income of $15.1 million or $3.60 per diluted share for the year ending December 31, 2022, marking a slight increase from $15.0 million or $4.30 per diluted share in 2021. For Q4 2022, net income was $4.0 million or $0.93 per diluted share, compared to $3.3 million or $0.95 in Q4 2021. Core net income rose to $17.3 million for 2022, up from $13.4 million in 2021, driven by organic loan growth and increased interest-earning assets following the acquisition of Royal Financial. However, unrealized losses on the securities portfolio reached $64.3 million.