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Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) has announced its inclusion in both the Russell 3000® Index and Russell 2000® Index following FTSE Russell's 2025 reconstitution, effective June 30, 2025. The company's inclusion in these prestigious indexes is based on its market capitalization ranking.
The Russell 3000 comprises the largest 3,000 U.S. public companies by market cap, while the Russell 2000 is a small-cap subset of the Russell 3000. According to FTSE Russell data, approximately $10.6 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell US indexes as of June 2024.
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) has announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend. The company's Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $0.20 per common share, representing a $0.01 increase from the previous quarter.
The dividend will be payable on July 1, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2025. This announcement demonstrates the company's commitment to delivering value to its shareholders through regular dividend payments.
Hawthorn Bancshares reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with net income of $5.4 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, marking a 20.8% increase from Q1 2024. The bank's performance showed notable improvements with:
- Net interest margin (FTE) improved to 3.67% from 3.55% in Q4 2024
- Efficiency ratio enhanced to 66.64% from 70.78% year-over-year
- Loans increased by $4.2 million (1.2% annualized)
- Deposits grew by $10.7 million (2.8% annualized)
Credit quality remained robust with non-performing assets to total loans at 0.21%, improving from 0.69% year-over-year. The bank maintained strong capital positions with total risk-based capital of 14.94%. Book value per share increased by $2.54 to $21.97, representing a 13% improvement from the previous year. The Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, a 5.3% increase from the prior year.
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per common share. The dividend will be paid on April 1, 2025, to shareholders who are recorded as holders of the stock at the close of business on March 15, 2025. This announcement follows the approval from the company's Board of Directors.
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) reported Q4 2024 net income of $4.6 million ($0.66 per diluted share) and full-year 2024 net income of $18.3 million ($2.61 per diluted share). The company showed improved performance with net interest margin increasing to 3.55% in Q4 from 3.36% in Q3 2024.
Key financial metrics include: investments increased by $14.8 million (7.1%) quarter-over-quarter and $28.8 million (14.7%) year-over-year; deposits increased by $29.7 million (2.0%) from Q3 but decreased $37.7 million (2.4%) year-over-year; loans decreased $73.0 million (4.7%) compared to 2023. Credit quality remained strong with non-performing loans to total loans improving to 0.19% from 0.42% in 2023.
The company maintained strong capital position with total risk-based capital of 14.79% and announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share payable April 1, 2025.
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) reported Q3 2024 net income of $4.6 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, representing a 77% increase from Q3 2023. The company's net interest margin improved to 3.36%, while maintaining strong credit quality with non-performing loans at 0.28% of total loans. Total assets reached $1.81 billion, with loans decreasing by 2.1% and deposits declining by 3.0% compared to the previous quarter. Book value per share increased 24% year-over-year to $20.91, and the company remained well-capitalized with a total risk-based capital ratio of 14.91%.
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per common share. The dividend will be paid on January 1, 2025, to shareholders who are recorded as owners at the close of business on December 15, 2024. This announcement follows the approval from the company's Board of Directors.
Bob Regnier has joined the Board of Directors of Hawthorn Bank and its parent company Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWBK) as an advisory member. This strategic move aims to enhance Hawthorn Bank's presence in the Kansas City metro area. Regnier, known for his expertise in community banking, will provide strategic advice and help expand the bank's relationships and influence.
CEO Brent Giles expressed enthusiasm about Regnier's addition, citing his extraordinary banking skills and community engagement. The collaboration builds on a long-standing professional relationship between Giles and Regnier, who both led successful community banks in the Kansas City area. This partnership aligns with Hawthorn Bank's recent expansion, including the opening of a new banking center in Clay County serving the Kansas City Northland.
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) reported second quarter 2024 net income of $4.6 million and earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $0.66, an improvement from the first quarter. Key highlights include:
- Net interest margin (FTE) of 3.33%
- Return on average assets and equity of 1.02% and 13.75%, respectively
- Loans decreased 1.3% to $1.5 billion
- Deposits increased 1.5% to $1.55 billion
- Non-performing loans to total loans ratio of 0.30%
- Book value increased 1.8% to $19.76 per share
The company maintained strong credit quality and a 'well capitalized' regulatory position. A quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share was approved for Q3 2024.