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Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM) has announced its upcoming third quarter 2024 results conference call and webcast. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 10 a.m. ET. The company will release its third quarter 2024 earnings report before markets open on the same day, which will be available in the "Investor Relations" section of Mercantile's website.
Interested participants can join the live conference call by dialing 1-844-868-8844 and requesting the "Mercantile Bank Call." It is recommended to dial in about 10 minutes before the call starts. Additionally, a live webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website. Following the call, an audio archive will be accessible on the same website for those unable to attend the live event.
Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM) reported net income of $18.8 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, for Q2 2024, compared to $20.4 million, or $1.27 per diluted share, in Q2 2023. The bank saw strong local deposit and commercial loan growth, with total deposits increasing by $246 million (12.6% annualized) and total loans growing by $134 million (6.3% annualized) in the first half of 2024. The net interest margin was 3.63%, down from 4.05% in Q2 2023. Noninterest income increased by 26.6% to $9.7 million, driven by higher mortgage banking income and service charges. Asset quality remained strong with nonperforming assets at 0.2% of total assets. The bank maintained a 'well-capitalized' position with a total risk-based capital ratio of 13.9%.
Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM) has announced an increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend. The Board of Directors declared a $0.36 per common share dividend, payable on September 18, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 6, 2024. This represents a 3% increase from the previous quarter and a 6% increase year-over-year.
The new dividend provides an annual yield of approximately 3.4%. Ray Reitsma, President and CEO, stated that this increase demonstrates Mercantile's commitment to enhancing shareholder value through cash returns. The company's strong financial metrics and anticipated future performance are expected to support competitive dividend yields while maintaining sufficient capital for growth objectives.
Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM) will host a conference call and webcast on July 16, 2024, at 10 a.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2024 financial results. The earnings release will be available before markets open on the same day on the company's Investor Relations website. Investors can join the call by dialing 1-844-868-8844 and requesting the 'Mercantile Bank Call'. The webcast and an audio archive will be accessible on the company's Investor Relations page post-call.
Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM) has implemented a new management succession plan as of June 1, 2024. Robert B. Kaminski, Jr. has retired from his roles as President and CEO of both Mercantile and Mercantile Bank but will remain a Director. Raymond E. Reitsma has been promoted to President and CEO of Mercantile and will continue his role as President and Director of Mercantile Bank. Scott P. Setlock has been appointed as EVP, COO, and Secretary of Mercantile, retaining his roles as EVP and COO of Mercantile Bank. Both Reitsma and Setlock have extensive histories with the bank, enhancing their leadership capabilities and ensuring a smooth transition.