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WesBanco Inc. operates as a diversified, multi-state bank holding company through WesBanco Bank, providing retail and commercial banking, mortgage banking, trust, brokerage, wealth management and insurance services. News about WSBC commonly centers on quarterly earnings, net interest margin, loan and deposit trends, credit costs, commercial real estate payoffs, and the performance of its Community Banking and Trust and Investment Services businesses.
Company updates also cover market expansion, including commercial banking growth in South Florida; common and Series B preferred stock dividends; executive and risk-management leadership; and recognition tied to regional banking, community reinvestment and customer service. WesBanco's completed Premier Financial acquisition is a recurring context for merger-related expenses, acquired loans and pro forma financial comparisons.
Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: PFC) announced its third-quarter 2024 results, highlighting a strategic merger with Wesbanco, Inc. Earnings per share (EPS) were $0.46, or $0.54 excluding transaction costs, up $0.01 and $0.09 respectively from Q2. Net income was $16.7 million, down from $24.7 million in Q3 2023. Net interest margin increased to 2.50%, while net interest income rose 1.9% sequentially but fell 7.5% year-over-year. Non-interest income was $12.6 million, up 4.1% sequentially but down 5.1% year-over-year. Non-interest expenses excluding transaction costs were $39.1 million, a slight increase from Q2 and Q3 2023. Non-performing assets rose to $82.3 million, while loan delinquencies decreased to $17.2 million. The merger is expected to close in Q1 2025, with PFC shareholders owning 30% of the combined company. A dividend of $0.31 per share was declared, payable on November 15, 2024.
WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC) has announced it will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. ET to review its third quarter 2024 financial results. The results are expected to be released after market close on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. President and CEO Jeffrey H. Jackson and CFO Daniel K. Weiss, Jr. will lead the call.
Interested parties can access the live webcast through WesBanco's Investor Relations website or dial in to listen. A replay will be available until November 7, 2024. WesBanco, with over 150 years of history, is a multi-state bank holding company with $18.1 billion in total assets and $5.6 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2024.
WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC) has announced a quarterly cash dividend on its 6.75% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (Nasdaq: WSBCP). The dividend covers the period from August 15, 2024, to November 15, 2024, and amounts to $0.421875 per depositary share, or $16.875 per share of Series A Preferred Stock. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 1, 2024.
WesBanco is a diversified, multi-state bank holding company with over 150 years of experience. As of June 30, 2024, WesBanco had $18.1 billion in total assets, with Trust and Investment Services holding $5.6 billion of assets under management and securities account values of $1.8 billion through its broker/dealer.
WesBanco Bank, a subsidiary of WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), has appointed Cris Gossard as Central Ohio Market President and Senior Commercial Banker. This strategic move aims to enhance the bank's market presence and drive growth in commercial lending in the region. Gossard, who joined WesBanco in 2022, brings over 30 years of experience in commercial sales and banking. He will collaborate with leaders across various business lines to optimize local market opportunities and support customers' banking needs.
Gossard's appointment aligns with WesBanco's commitment to delivering exceptional banking services in Central Ohio. With $18.1 billion in total assets and $5.6 billion in assets under management, WesBanco continues to strengthen its position as a community-focused, regional financial services partner across its eight-state footprint.
WesBanco, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share for its common stock shareholders. The dividend will be paid on October 1, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 6, 2024. This represents an annualized cash dividend rate of $1.44 per common share.
WesBanco, with over 150 years of experience, operates across eight states, offering a comprehensive range of banking, trust, brokerage, wealth management, and insurance services. As of June 30, 2024, the company reported total assets of $18.1 billion, with Trust and Investment Services managing $5.6 billion in assets and securities account values of $1.8 billion through its broker/dealer.
WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC) has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The company received a five-star rating, one of only seven banks to achieve this highest performance mark. WesBanco fosters a supportive workplace culture through various initiatives, including:
- Family-friendly policies prioritizing work-life balance
- Health and wellness programs
- Employee educational assistance
- Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
In WesBanco's 2023 employee engagement survey, about 90% of respondents recommended it as a great place to work. This recognition comes amid rising rates of households with two working parents and increasing working-parent burnout. WesBanco's commitment to creating a supportive environment for parents and families aligns with the growing demand for employers who offer flexibility and work-life balance.
Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: PFC) has announced their second quarter 2024 financial results and a strategic merger with Wesbanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC). The merger, valued at approximately $987 million, will see PFC shareholders receive 0.80 shares of WSBC common stock for each PFC share, holding 30% of the combined company upon closure in Q1 2025.
PFC reported a Q2 2024 net income of $16.2 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, down from $48.4 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, in Q2 2023. Excluding the $32.6 million gain from the sale of First Insurance Group in Q2 2023, net income for Q2 2023 was $24.2 million. Net interest income fell 8.8% YoY to $49.3 million, and non-interest income also declined 6.5% to $12.1 million.
Non-interest expenses reduced by 6.6% YoY to $38.2 million. Credit quality issues emerged with non-performing assets rising to $64.6 million, and loan delinquencies increasing to $24.6 million. PFC's total assets at June 30, 2024, were $8.78 billion.
WesBanco (NASDAQ: WSBC) and Premier Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: PFC) have announced a transformative merger, creating a regional financial institution with over $27 billion in assets. The all-stock transaction, valued at approximately $959 million, will see Premier shareholders receive 0.80 shares of WesBanco stock for each Premier share. WesBanco has also secured $200 million in capital commitments to support the merger.
Key highlights:
- Transaction valued at $26.66 per Premier share
- Expected to be 40% accretive to 2025 earnings
- Estimated tangible book value dilution of 13% at closing
- Combined entity to become the 8th largest bank in Ohio
- Merger expected to close in Q1 2025
WesBanco (Nasdaq: WSBC) reported Q2 2024 financial results, with net income of $26.4 million and diluted EPS of $0.44, down from $42.3 million and $0.71 in Q2 2023. Key highlights include:
- Total loan growth of 10.1% year-over-year and 3.2% quarter-over-quarter
- Deposits increased 4.4% year-over-year to $13.4 billion
- Net interest margin of 2.95%, up 3 basis points sequentially
- Non-interest income of $31.4 million, down 1.5% year-over-year
- Strong regulatory capital ratios with CET 1 at 10.58%
The company maintained positive momentum with solid loan and deposit growth, while focusing on cost control and strategic investments.
WesBanco Bank has earned the America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence (DOSE) award for the ninth consecutive year, recognizing its exceptional efforts during America Saves Week. WesBanco is one of only nine banks out of 4,600 participating organizations to receive this honor. The bank's initiatives included:
1. Enrolling over 1,800 individuals in its Savers program across five states
2. Launching a partnership with Veteran Saves
3. Hosting financial literacy outreach programs
4. Implementing the Split-to-Save program for employees
During America Saves Week, participating institutions encouraged nearly $354 million in deposits and opened 231,000 new accounts. This award highlights WesBanco's commitment to financial literacy and customer empowerment.