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Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP) is a Pennsylvania-based financial services company and the parent of Univest Bank and Trust Co., a member of the FDIC. The company operates in the commercial banking industry and also offers wealth management and insurance services. Its news flow reflects activities across these businesses and provides insight into its financial performance, capital management and operating environment.
Visitors to this news page can review Univest’s earnings announcements, where the corporation reports quarterly net income, net interest income, net interest margin, noninterest income and noninterest expense. These releases also discuss trends in loans and leases, deposit balances, liquidity, asset quality, credit loss provisions and capital levels. Univest frequently comments on changes in commercial and consumer deposits, brokered and public funds deposits, and noninterest-bearing and unprotected deposits.
The company’s news also covers dividends and share repurchases, including declarations of quarterly cash dividends on its common stock and activity under its share repurchase plan. In addition, Univest issues press releases about capital markets transactions, such as the completion of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated debt offerings intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital and the planned redemption of existing subordinated notes.
Univest regularly announces earnings conference calls for analysts and investors, providing details on call dates, times, access codes and replay information. These calls accompany the release of quarterly or annual financial results. By following this news stream, readers can track how Univest’s banking, wealth management and insurance operations are evolving over time and how management describes the risks and opportunities facing the company.
Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP) reported a net income of $18.1 million for Q3 2020, up from $17.7 million in Q3 2019. For the nine months ended September 30, net income was $21 million, significantly down from $50.2 million in the prior year. Key highlights include a 23.1% increase in gross loans, while total deposits rose by 28.1%. Noninterest income surged by 31.4%, reflecting strong mortgage banking activity. However, the corporation faces challenges with a rising provision for credit losses totaling $49.5 million, largely due to factors related to COVID-19.
Univest Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: UVSP) announced the optimization of its financial center footprint, closing or relocating eight locations, representing 20% of its centers. This initiative, part of a five-year strategy, will incur pre-tax costs of $1.7 million but yield annualized savings of approximately $2.4 million. Customer transaction volumes have declined 21% due to COVID-19, prompting significant investments in digital services. The consolidation will occur in two phases, with the first phase starting January 29, 2021, and the second by June 30, 2021.
Univest Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UVSP) will hold a conference call on October 29, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss its third quarter earnings, with results expected after market close on October 28, 2020. The company, headquartered in Souderton, PA, manages approximately $6.1 billion in assets and $3.6 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2020. Interested participants can pre-register to receive a special dial-in number to join the call.
Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share for the third quarter of 2020. The dividend is set to be paid on October 1, 2020 to shareholders recorded as of September 8, 2020. As of June 30, 2020, Univest holds approximately $6.1 billion in assets and $3.6 billion in assets under management. The company specializes in providing a range of financial solutions primarily within the Mid-Atlantic Region through over 50 offices.
Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP) announced a public offering of $100 million in 5.000% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2030. The Notes will initially bear interest at 5.000% per annum, transitioning to a floating rate after August 15, 2025. Expected net proceeds of approximately $98.3 million will be used for general corporate purposes. U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. is the sole book-running manager, with PNC Capital Markets LLC as co-manager. The offering is anticipated to close around August 5, 2020.
Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP) reported a net income of $2.1 million for Q2 2020, down from $16.5 million in Q2 2019. For the first half of 2020, net income was $2.9 million compared to $32.5 million in 2019. Pre-tax pre-provision income increased by 15.1% in Q2 year-over-year, reaching $25.6 million. The company modified approx. 1,420 loans totaling $720 million due to COVID-19. CECL-related charges were $23.7 million in Q2, impacting earnings by $0.54 per share. Total deposits rose by 41.9% annualized since March, driven by increased commercial and consumer deposits.
Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP) will hold a conference call to discuss its Q2 2020 earnings on July 23, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., following the earnings release after market close on July 22. The company, with approximately $5.5 billion in assets and $3.3 billion under management as of March 31, 2020, offers diverse financial services in the Mid-Atlantic region. Participants can pre-register to avoid delays and join via a designated dial-in number.
Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share for Q2 2020, to be paid on July 1, 2020, to shareholders recorded by June 2, 2020. As of March 31, 2020, the company boasts approximately $5.5 billion in assets and $3.3 billion in assets under management. With more than 50 offices in southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland, Univest offers a range of financial solutions for various sectors, emphasizing its regional presence and strong market position.