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VersaBank reports developments as a North American, federally chartered bank built around a branchless, digital business-to-business banking model. Its updates focus on the Structured Receivable Program for point-of-sale finance companies, electronic deposit and funding relationships with financial intermediary partners, and expansion of its digital banking activities in Canada and the United States.
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VersaBank (TSX: VBNK, NASDAQ: VBNK) announced on June 5, 2024, the declaration of cash dividends for the quarter ending July 31, 2024. A dividend of CAD $0.025 per Common Share and CAD $0.1693 per Series 1 Preferred Share will be payable on July 31, 2024. Shareholders of record at the close of business on July 5, 2024, will be eligible for these dividends. The declared dividends are considered eligible for tax purposes.
VersaBank reported its second quarter fiscal 2024 results, highlighting a record 18% year-over-year growth in its loan portfolio and earnings per share (EPS) increase of 18%. Total assets grew 18% year-over-year to $4.4 billion, while total revenue rose 7% to $28.5 million. Net income increased by 15% to $11.8 million despite a sequential decline of 7%. The bank's efficiency ratio improved to 38%, and return on common equity stood at 12.36%. Challenges included a sequential revenue decrease of 1% and a drop in net interest margin to 2.45%. The bank is awaiting regulatory approval for a US bank acquisition, which could significantly boost its assets and profitability.
VersaBank (TSX: VBNK, NASDAQ: VBNK) has announced its participation in the MicroCap Rodeo Conference on June 6, 2024, in New York City. David Taylor, the President and CEO, will present at 3:00 p.m. ET. The presentation will be available via a live webcast on the bank's website. VersaBank will also engage in one-on-one meetings with institutional investors during the event. Interested investors can register for these meetings through the MicroCap Rodeo website.
VersaBank (TSX: VBNK, NASDAQ: VBNK) will release its second quarter fiscal 2024 financial results on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. ET. A conference call/webcast will follow at 9:00 a.m. ET, featuring presentations by CEO David Taylor and CFO John Asma, including a Q&A session. The webcast can be accessed via the Bank's website or a live link, with a replay available until July 5, 2024. Interested parties can join the conference call through automated call-back registration or direct dialing. The related slide presentation will also be available online.
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