Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. reports developments tied to its role as the bank holding company for Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company. The company provides commercial banking and Wealth Management & Trust services across Kentucky markets and the Indianapolis and Cincinnati metropolitan areas, with news commonly focused on loan and deposit growth, net interest income, credit quality, mortgage and commercial lending activity, and wealth management results.
Recurring updates also include quarterly cash dividends, executive and board succession, market-level leadership appointments, annual meeting matters, and capital-structure or governance disclosures. Completed bank acquisition activity adds to the company's public-company record through integration, board representation, and expanded banking and trust operations.
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (SYBT) announced its acquisition of Kentucky Bancshares, Inc. on January 27, 2021. The all-stock and cash transaction, valued at approximately $190 million, allows Kentucky Bancshares' shareholders to receive 0.64 shares of Stock Yards common stock and $4.75 in cash per share. The merger, expected to close in Q2 2021, combines assets of about $5.9 billion and broadens service offerings across 63 branches. The deal is projected to enhance Stock Yards’ earnings per share by 12.5% in the first full year post-acquisition.
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (SYBT) reported record earnings for Q4 2020, with a net income of $17.7 million, or $0.78 per share, a 7% increase from Q4 2019. However, net income for 2020 was $58.9 million, down from $66.1 million in 2019, mainly due to increased loan loss provisioning amid the pandemic. The company experienced record loan growth of 24% year-over-year, totaling $3.5 billion, largely driven by participation in the PPP, which generated $13.6 million in revenue. Non-interest income rose 5% to $13.7 million, while non-interest expenses increased to $28.1 million, affecting margins.
Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ: SYBT) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per common share, consistent with the previous quarter. This dividend will be distributed on December 31, 2020, to stockholders on record as of December 21, 2020. With $4.4 billion in assets, Stock Yards Bancorp operates in the Louisville, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati markets, emphasizing stability in its dividend policy.
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Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (SYBT) reported a net income of $14.5 million for Q3 2020, down from $17.2 million YoY. Earnings per diluted share were $0.64, compared to $0.76 a year earlier. Key drivers included a 5% rise in net interest income due to PPP loans, despite a decline in non-interest income. Loan deferrals decreased significantly from 18% to 4% of total loans, reflecting improved credit quality. The bank maintained strong capital ratios and announced no share repurchases in 2020.
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Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBT) announced that James A. (Ja) Hillebrand will take over as Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2021, succeeding David P. Heintzman, who has been named Non-Executive Chairman. This change finalizes a succession plan initiated in 2018. Hillebrand, CEO since 2018, will lead the company in its strategic plans amidst ongoing challenges. Stock Yards Bancorp boasts $4.3 billion in assets and operates 40 offices across metropolitan areas, focusing on customer-centric banking services.