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First National Bank Alaska announces unaudited results for first quarter 2025
GlobeNewswire·2025-05-08 02:08

Core Insights - First National Bank Alaska reported a net income of 17.7millionforQ12025,anincreasefrom17.7 million for Q1 2025, an increase from 13.5 million in Q1 2024, translating to earnings per share of 5.60comparedto5.60 compared to 4.26 in the previous year [1][2]. Financial Performance - Total loans reached 2.6billionasofMarch31,2025,markinganincreaseof2.6 billion as of March 31, 2025, marking an increase of 137.1 million from Q1 2025 and 237.8millionfromQ12024.Nonperformingloanswere237.8 million from Q1 2024. Nonperforming loans were 4.2 million, representing 0.16% of outstanding loans, a slight improvement from 0.17% at the end of 2024 [2][13]. - Total interest and loan fee income for Q1 2025 was 56.0million,down5.956.0 million, down 5.9% from 59.5 million in Q1 2024. However, interest income to average earning assets increased to 4.61% from 4.28% year-over-year [3][6]. - Total assets were 4.9billionasofMarch31,2025,adecreaseof4.9 billion as of March 31, 2025, a decrease of 322.9 million primarily due to repayments under the Federal Reserve Bank Term Funding Program [4]. - Deposits and repurchase agreements totaled 4.3billion,showingaslightincreasefrom4.3 billion, showing a slight increase from 4.2 billion in Q1 2024 [5]. - Noninterest income rose to 6.8million,a3.56.8 million, a 3.5% increase compared to Q1 2024, with improvements noted in fiduciary, mortgage loan servicing, and bankcard activities [7]. Efficiency and Capital - The efficiency ratio improved to 49.70%, outperforming peer groups both in Alaska and nationally [7]. - Shareholders' equity increased to 535.1 million as of March 31, 2025, up from $516.6 million at the end of 2024, with a return on equity of 13.49% [8]. - The bank's Tier 1 leverage capital ratio stood at 11.72%, remaining above well-capitalized standards [8]. Recognition and Community Engagement - First National Bank Alaska was recognized as the sixth best bank on Forbes' America's Best Banks list in 2025 and received multiple accolades for being a top workplace and providing excellent customer service [10][11].