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Parke Bancorp (NASDAQ: PKBK) has announced a stock repurchase plan approved by its Board of Directors. The plan allows for the repurchase of up to 5% of the company's common stock over the next 12 months, unless completed sooner or extended. Open market purchases will be conducted in accordance with Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, subject to SEC regulations and specific constraints.
President and CEO Vito S. Pantilione stated that the repurchase program is an integral part of the company's capital management strategy, emphasizing that at current prices, the stock is considered an attractive investment for the company. The repurchase is expected to enhance shareholder value.
Parke Bancorp (NASDAQ: PKBK) reported its Q2 2024 earnings with net income of $6.5 million, a 5.0% increase from Q1 2024 but a 20.6% decrease year-over-year. Revenue rose 8.8% to $31.4 million compared to Q1 2024. Total assets increased slightly to $2.03 billion, while total loans grew 1.0% to $1.81 billion. However, total deposits decreased by 3.6% to $1.50 billion.
The company faced challenges due to higher interest expenses and lower non-interest income. Net interest income decreased by 9.8% year-over-year to $14.3 million for Q2 2024. The provision for credit losses remained stable at $0.5 million. Despite these challenges, Parke Bancorp maintained a strong allowance for credit losses at 1.8% of total loans.
Parke Bancorp, trading under NASDAQ: PKBK, has declared a $0.18 per share cash dividend, payable on July 19, 2024, to stockholders of record as of July 5, 2024.
The Board plans to issue dividends quarterly, contingent on the company's financial health and regulatory conditions, but may reduce or eliminate future dividends if necessary.
Parke Bancorp, established in 2005, operates through multiple branches in New Jersey and Philadelphia, focusing on personal and business financial services.