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Provident Bancorp, Inc. was the holding company for BankProv, with PVBC common stock listed on Nasdaq in its public-company record. Company news centered on BankProv operating results, net income, asset returns, equity returns, loan credit performance, and capital-structure disclosures.
Recurring updates also covered material agreements, shareholder voting matters, governance items, risk factors, and corporate-status changes tied to the completed holding-company and bank merger transactions.
Provident Bancorp (PVBC) reported a Q1 2020 net income of $1.2 million, down from $2.2 million in Q1 2019. Earnings per diluted share decreased to $0.07 from $0.12. The bank's total assets rose to $1.27 billion, marking a 12.9% increase, driven by a 17.7% rise in net loans to $1.13 billion. Provisions for loan losses surged to $3.1 million, reflecting concerns over the economic impact of COVID-19. Non-interest income fell by 3.4%, while expenses climbed to $8.3 million, a 23.1% increase. Despite challenges, the company's capital position remains strong, aiding resilience in these uncertain times.