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Peoples Bancorp Inc/OH (NASDAQ: PEBO) is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in Marietta, Ohio, with a long history as a community bank. Company news releases describe a heritage of financial stability, growth and community impact, and note that Peoples operates full-service bank branches in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland through Peoples Bank and its divisions.
This news page focuses on updates that Peoples regularly provides to the market. Investors can review announcements about quarterly earnings results, where management discusses net interest income, net interest margin, provisions for credit losses, non-interest income, non-interest expense, efficiency ratio and key asset quality metrics. These earnings communications often highlight trends in commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans, residential real estate loans, construction loans, premium finance loans, indirect consumer loans and leases.
News coverage also includes declarations of quarterly cash dividends by the Board of Directors, along with information about payout levels and timing. Peoples issues releases in advance of its earnings calls, detailing when it intends to release results and host facilitated conference calls with analysts, media and individual investors. These calls feature commentary from senior management and a question-and-answer period, and replays are made available through the company’s investor relations channels.
In addition, Peoples periodically announces investor presentations and other communications that provide financial data and non-GAAP reconciliations. By following PEBO news, readers can monitor developments in the company’s banking, trust and investment, insurance, premium financing and equipment leasing activities, as well as its capital management and index membership in the Russell 3000.
Peoples Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBO) reported a net income of $23.6 million for Q1 2022, with earnings per diluted share at $0.84, down from $0.98 in Q4 2021. The company completed the acquisition of Vantage Financial for $54 million on March 7, 2022, enhancing its equipment leasing capabilities. Total loan balances increased by $65.6 million, largely due to Vantage leases. Non-interest income rose by 5% compared to the prior quarter, while non-interest expenses surged by 8%. The efficiency ratio was 66.8%, reflecting higher costs. Total deposits increased by $140 million compared to Q4 2021.
Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO) will release its first quarter 2022 earnings on April 26, 2022, before market opening. A conference call will follow at 11:00 a.m. EDT, featuring CEO Chuck Sulerzyski and CFO Kathryn Bailey, discussing the results and answering questions. Interested participants should join 15 minutes early. Based in Marietta, Ohio, Peoples has over $7.1 billion in assets and operates 135 locations across several states. The company is part of the Russell 3000 index.
Peoples Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBO) announced the acquisition of Vantage Financial, LLC for $54 million, along with repaying $21 million in recourse debt. Vantage, based in Minnesota, specializes in mid-ticket equipment financing and had lease assets of $147 million as of December 31, 2021. The transaction is projected to be 3% accretive to earnings per share in 2022 and over 6% in 2023, with an expected 8% dilution in tangible book value. The deal is set to close in March 2022, enhancing Peoples' position in the leasing sector.
Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO) has elected Kevin R. Reeves to its Board of Directors and the Board of its banking subsidiary, Peoples Bank. Reeves, 55, is currently Head of US Markets in Zero Carbon Energy for BP's Gas & Low Carbon Energy Group, bringing over 25 years of energy industry experience. His expertise in risk management and knowledge of the energy sector will enhance the Board's effectiveness in addressing environmental and governance issues. Peoples Bancorp, headquartered in Marietta, Ohio, reported $7.1 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2021.
On January 24, 2022, the Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, totaling approximately $10.2 million, payable on February 22, 2022. This dividend represents 36.5% of their reported Q4 2021 earnings and offers an annualized yield of 4.43% based on a closing stock price of $32.47 as of January 21, 2022. Peoples Bancorp, a diversified financial services company, reported total assets of $7.1 billion as of December 31, 2021.
Peoples Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBO) reported a net income of $27.9 million for Q4 2021, translating to $0.99 earnings per diluted share. This is an improvement from a loss of $0.28 in Q3 2021 and a profit of $1.05 in Q4 2020. For the full year, net income reached $47.7 million, up from $34.8 million in 2020. The Premier Financial Bancorp acquisition significantly boosted earnings, adding $1.1 billion in loans and $1.8 billion in deposits. However, non-core expenses related to COVID-19 and acquisitions were noted, affecting net interest margin, which decreased slightly to 3.36%.
Peoples Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBO) will announce its fourth quarter and year-to-date 2021 earnings on January 25, 2022, before the market opens. This will be followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET with CEO Chuck Sulerzyski and CFO Katie Bailey to discuss the results.
The company, headquartered in Marietta, Ohio, has $7.1 billion in total assets and operates 135 locations. It is a member of the Russell 3000 index and provides a wide range of financial services.
On October 26, 2021, Peoples Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBO) announced the election of Douglas V. Reynolds to its Board of Directors. Reynolds, previously part of Premier Financial Bancorp until its acquisition by Peoples on September 17, 2021, brings extensive experience from various industries, particularly within West Virginia markets. He is currently the CEO of Energy Services of America and involved with several media and banking boards. Peoples, headquartered in Marietta, Ohio, reported total assets of $7.1 billion as of September 30, 2021.
The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per common share on October 25, 2021, payable on November 22, 2021, to shareholders of record on November 8, 2021. This dividend totals approximately $10.2 million and provides an annualized yield of 4.36% based on the closing stock price of $33.02 on October 22, 2021. Peoples Bancorp, with $7.1 billion in total assets as of September 30, 2021, operates 135 locations across six states, aiming to be the Best Community Bank in America.
Peoples Bancorp reported a net loss of $5.8 million for Q3 2021, with a loss per share of $0.28, contrasting with earnings of $0.51 in Q2 2021 and Q3 2020. For the nine months, net income totaled $19.8 million, up from $14.2 million YOY. The recent acquisition of Premier increased total deposits by $1.6 billion and loans by $1.1 billion. Non-core expenses surged by 45% to $18.0 million, primarily due to acquisition costs. Notably, the net charge-off rate rose to 0.18%.