Mercantile Bank Corporation Reports Strong Third Quarter 2015 Results

Diluted earnings per share increased 15 percent compared to linked quarter

Continued strength in loan originations

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercantile Bank Corporation MBWM ("Mercantile") reported net income of $7.3 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2015, compared with net income of $5.9 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the prior-year period.  The third quarter of 2014 results included $1.3 million in pre-tax merger-related costs associated with the merger with Firstbank Corporation ("Firstbank"), which amounted to $0.9 million after tax, or $0.05 per share.  Excluding these costs, adjusted net income in the year-ago quarter was $6.8 million and adjusted earnings per diluted share was $0.40.

Third quarter 2015 highlights:

  • Core profitability and capital remain strong
  • Net interest margin is stable and robust
  • Strong mortgage banking income
  • New commercial term loan originations of approximately $145 million
  • Commercial loan pipeline remains strong
  • Volume of loans past due 30- to 89-days remains very low
  • Approximately 765,000 shares repurchased during the first nine months of 2015
  • Cash dividend on common stock resulting in current annual yield of 2.8 percent
  • The bank received an "Outstanding" rating for the third consecutive Community Reinvestment Act examination

"We are very pleased with our third quarter results, which continue the momentum generated during the first half of 2015," said Michael Price, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercantile.  "The sustained strength in core profitability was expected in light of our stable and robust net interest margin, the full realization of the quarterly cost savings resulting from our merger with Firstbank, and strong asset quality.  Based on our current loan pipeline and continuing success in developing new relationships, we are confident that we can continue to grow the loan portfolio at a solid rate in upcoming periods."

Operating Results

Total revenue, which consists of net interest income and noninterest income, was $29.9 million during the third quarter of 2015, up $1.0 million or 3.5 percent from the prior-year third quarter.  Net interest income during the third quarter of 2015 was $25.6 million, down $0.4 million or 1.4 percent from the third quarter of 2014, reflecting a slight decrease in the net interest margin, which more than offset higher average earning assets.

The net interest margin was 3.87 percent in the third quarter of 2015, continuing a relatively stable trend over the past five quarters during which the margin ranged from 3.79 percent to 3.95 percent.  The yield on loans generally declined over the past five quarters, consistent with the industry and primarily due to the ongoing low interest rate environment and competitive pressures.  In Mercantile's case, however, the negative impact of the lower loan yield was largely offset by assets shifting out of the low-yielding securities portfolio and into the higher-yielding loan portfolio, thus capitalizing on an opportunity growing out of the 2014 merger with Firstbank.  Average loans represented about 83 percent of average earning assets during the third quarter of 2015, up from approximately 79 percent during the third quarter of 2014.  Compared to the second quarter of 2015, the yield on total earning assets increased seven basis points despite the continuing low interest rate environment and competitive pressures on loan yields, in large part due to the collection of prepayment fees on certain commercial loans that were paid off during the current quarter.

Noninterest income during the third quarter of 2015 was $4.3 million, up $1.4 million or 47.5 percent from the prior-year third quarter.  The increase in noninterest income was mainly attributable to higher levels of mortgage banking income and credit and debit card income.  The ongoing low interest rate environment and increased purchase activity in Mercantile's market areas have resulted in increased mortgage banking income.  Compared to the second quarter of 2015, mortgage banking income increased $0.1 million, or approximately 7 percent.

Mercantile recorded a negative $0.5 million provision for loan losses during the third quarter of 2015 compared to a negative $0.4 million provision during the respective 2014 period.  The negative provisions are the result of several factors, including recoveries of previously charged-off loans, reversals of specific reserves and ongoing loan-rating upgrades as the quality of the loan portfolio continues to improve.

Noninterest expense totaled $19.7 million during the third quarter of 2015, down $1.0 million or 5.1 percent from the prior-year third quarter.  The decrease in noninterest expense was mainly due to lower merger-related costs, which more than offset higher data processing costs.  Merger-related costs of $1.3 million were incurred during the third quarter of 2014.

Mr. Price continued: "While we are pleased with our operating results, we continue to identify opportunities to enhance our fee revenue and reduce costs, which we expect will have a positive impact on future profitability.  Our net interest margin has remained stable and strong, in large part reflecting a low cost deposit base absorbed through the merger with Firstbank, our disciplined approach to loan pricing, and the ongoing strategic initiative to fund loan growth through reductions in lower-yielding securities."

"We are also very pleased to report that Mercantile Bank of Michigan has recently received an 'Outstanding' rating for its performance under the Community Reinvestment Act for the third consecutive examination," continued Mr. Price.  "The 'Outstanding' rating is achieved by only about five percent of banks.  We are extremely proud of our investment and involvement in the communities that we serve and are a part of."

Balance Sheet

Total loans increased $128.1 million, or 6.1 percent, to $2.22 billion in the first nine months of 2015.  Loan growth in the nine-month period was at an approximately 8 percent annualized rate.  As of September 30, 2015, total assets were $2.88 billion, down $12.0 million or 0.4 percent from December 31, 2014.  Compared to September 30, 2014, total assets increased $18.3 million, or 0.6 percent, and total loans increased $149 million, or 7.2 percent.

Approximately $145 million and $365 million in new commercial term loans to new and existing borrowers were originated during the third quarter and first nine months of 2015, respectively, as ongoing sales and relationship building efforts have led to increased lending opportunities.  As of September 30, 2015, unfunded commitments on commercial construction and development loans totaled approximately $100 million, which are expected to be largely funded over the next 12 to 18 months. 

Robert B. Kaminski, Jr., Mercantile's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, noted: "We are very pleased with the level of loan growth during the third quarter of 2015, especially when considering that we experienced several sizeable commercial loan payoffs during the period.  As expected, new loan originations accelerated during the current quarter, as our lending staff continued to develop new relationships in our market areas and meet the credit needs of our existing customers while also focusing on credit quality and appropriate pricing.  With our strong lending team, a robust current loan pipeline and consistent focus on identifying new loan prospects, we remain very optimistic regarding the loan growth opportunities in our markets."

Commercial-related real estate loans continue to comprise a majority of Mercantile's loan portfolio, representing 56 percent of total loans as of September 30, 2015.  Non-owner occupied commercial real estate ("CRE") loans and owner-occupied CRE loans equaled 29 percent and 19 percent of total loans, respectively, as of September 30, 2015.  Commercial and industrial loans represented 29 percent of total loans as of September 30, 2015. 

As of September 30, 2015, total deposits were $2.25 billion, down $22.8 million and $17.6 million from December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, respectively.  Local deposits were up $30.4 million since year-end 2014 and $43.3 million since September 30, 2014.  The decline in total deposits during the first nine months of 2015 and from September 30, 2014 primarily reflects the strategy of reducing wholesale funding as enabled by the strong core funding base provided by the merger with Firstbank.  Growth in local deposits was primarily driven by new commercial loan relationships.  Wholesale funds were $190 million, or approximately 8 percent of total funds, as of September 30, 2015.

Asset Quality

Nonperforming assets ("NPAs") at September 30, 2015 were $10.5 million, or 0.4 percent of total assets, compared to $10.1 million, or 0.4 percent of total assets, as of June 30, 2015.  The level of past due loans remains nominal, and loan relationships on the internal watch list continue to decline.  Net loan recoveries were $0.1 million during the third quarter of 2015, compared to net loan charge-offs of $0.1 million during the prior-year third quarter.

Capital Position

Shareholders' equity totaled $329 million as of September 30, 2015, an increase of $0.7 million from year-end 2014.  The Bank's capital position remains above "well-capitalized" with a total risk-based capital ratio of 13.7 percent as of September 30, 2015, compared to 14.4 percent at December 31, 2014.  At September 30, 2015, the Bank had approximately $92 million in excess of the 10.0 percent minimum regulatory threshold required to be considered a "well-capitalized" institution.  Mercantile reported 16,279,234 total shares outstanding at September 30, 2015.  As part of a $20 million common stock repurchase program announced in January of 2015, Mercantile repurchased approximately 765,000 shares at a weighted average all-in cost per share of $19.89 during the first nine months of 2015, representing approximately 76 percent of the authorized program.

Mr. Price concluded: "We are confident that Mercantile is well-positioned to continue its strong financial performance and further enhance shareholder value through the remainder of 2015 and beyond.  Our results during the first nine months of 2015 met our high expectations and are encouraging for future periods.  Our balance sheet and financial position are strong and position us to meet our growth objectives.  We remain focused on identifying and fostering new customer relationships and efficiently delivering a broad range of products and services in our expanded market areas."

About Mercantile Bank Corporation

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mercantile Bank Corporation is the bank holding company for Mercantile Bank of Michigan.  Mercantile provides banking services to businesses, individuals and governmental units, and differentiates itself on the basis of service quality and the expertise of its banking staff. Mercantile has assets of approximately $2.9 billion and operates 53 banking offices serving communities in central and western Michigan.  Mercantile Bank Corporation's common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "MBWM."

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains comments or information that constitute forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that are based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results expressed in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include changes in interest rates and interest rate relationships; demand for products and services; the degree of competition by traditional and nontraditional competitors; changes in banking regulation or actions by bank regulators; changes in tax laws; changes in prices, levies, and assessments; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of our merger with Firstbank Corporation; our ability to compete in the highly competitive banking and financial services industry; the impact of technological advances; governmental and regulatory policy changes; the outcomes of contingencies; trends in customer behavior as well as their ability to repay loans; changes in local real estate values; changes in the national and local economies; and other factors, including risk factors, disclosed from time to time in filings made by Mercantile with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Mercantile undertakes no obligation to update or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

               

Mercantile Bank Corporation







Third Quarter 2015 Results







MERCANTILE BANK CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)










SEPTEMBER 30,


DECEMBER 31,


SEPTEMBER 30,



2015


2014


2014

ASSETS







   Cash and due from banks

$

43,743,000

$

43,754,000

$

49,707,000

   Interest-bearing deposits


49,952,000


117,777,000


72,443,000

   Federal funds sold


10,154,000


11,207,000


10,102,000

      Total cash and cash equivalents


103,849,000


172,738,000


132,252,000








   Securities available for sale


367,173,000


432,912,000


454,009,000

   Federal Home Loan Bank stock


7,567,000


13,699,000


19,226,000








   Loans


2,217,388,000


2,089,277,000


2,068,265,000

   Allowance for loan losses


(16,119,000)


(20,041,000)


(20,374,000)

      Loans, net


2,201,269,000


2,069,236,000


2,047,891,000








   Premises and equipment, net


47,509,000


48,812,000


48,570,000

   Bank owned life insurance


58,680,000


57,861,000


55,992,000

   Goodwill


49,473,000


49,473,000


50,870,000

   Core deposit intangible


13,346,000


15,624,000


16,418,000

   Other assets


32,511,000


33,024,000


37,876,000








      Total assets

$

2,881,377,000

$

2,893,379,000

$

2,863,104,000















LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY







   Deposits:







      Noninterest-bearing

$

619,125,000

$

558,738,000

$

535,101,000

      Interest-bearing


1,635,004,000


1,718,177,000


1,736,607,000

         Total deposits


2,254,129,000


2,276,915,000


2,271,708,000








   Securities sold under agreements to repurchase


158,149,000


167,569,000


142,869,000

   Federal Home Loan Bank advances


68,000,000


54,022,000


57,033,000

   Subordinated debentures


54,983,000


54,472,000


54,301,000

   Accrued interest and other liabilities


17,296,000


12,263,000


16,200,000

         Total liabilities


2,552,557,000


2,565,241,000


2,542,111,000








SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY







   Common stock


304,378,000


317,904,000


317,374,000

   Retained earnings


23,673,000


10,218,000


5,948,000

   Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)


769,000


16,000


(2,329,000)

      Total shareholders' equity


328,820,000


328,138,000


320,993,000








      Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

2,881,377,000

$

2,893,379,000

$

2,863,104,000








           

Mercantile Bank Corporation














Third Quarter 2015 Results














MERCANTILE BANK CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED REPORTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)
















THREE MONTHS ENDED


THREE MONTHS ENDED

NINE MONTHS ENDED

NINE MONTHS ENDED


September 30, 2015


September 30, 2014

September 30, 2015

September 30, 2014

INTEREST INCOME














   Loans, including fees

$

26,565,000



$

26,323,000


$

77,463,000


$

55,079,000


   Investment securities


1,894,000




2,545,000



6,128,000



5,729,000


   Other interest-earning assets


42,000




32,000



161,000



163,000


      Total interest income


28,501,000




28,900,000



83,752,000



60,971,000
















INTEREST EXPENSE














   Deposits


1,969,000




1,971,000



5,642,000



6,279,000


   Short-term borrowings


39,000




34,000



116,000



83,000


   Federal Home Loan Bank advances


203,000




166,000



506,000



472,000


   Other borrowed money


665,000




740,000



1,973,000



1,532,000


      Total interest expense


2,876,000




2,911,000



8,237,000



8,366,000
















      Net interest income


25,625,000




25,989,000



75,515,000



52,605,000
















Provision for loan losses


(500,000)




(400,000)



(1,500,000)



(3,000,000)
















      Net interest income after














         provision for loan losses


26,125,000




26,389,000



77,015,000



55,605,000
















NONINTEREST INCOME














   Service charges on accounts


862,000




862,000



2,444,000



1,749,000


   Credit and debit card income


1,005,000




782,000



3,296,000



1,629,000


   Mortgage banking income


1,073,000




569,000



2,784,000



981,000


   Earnings on bank owned life insurance


272,000




299,000



820,000



884,000


   Other income


1,065,000




387,000



2,648,000



1,452,000


      Total noninterest income


4,277,000




2,899,000



11,992,000



6,695,000
















NONINTEREST EXPENSE














   Salaries and benefits


10,745,000




10,685,000



31,903,000



23,393,000


   Occupancy


1,526,000




1,515,000



4,578,000



3,141,000


   Furniture and equipment


569,000




560,000



1,788,000



1,175,000


   Data processing costs


1,958,000




1,585,000



5,599,000



3,606,000


   FDIC insurance costs


355,000




331,000



1,315,000



733,000


   Merger-related costs


0




1,250,000



0



5,081,000


   Other expense


4,540,000




4,815,000



14,101,000



8,885,000


      Total noninterest expense


19,693,000




20,741,000



59,284,000



46,014,000
















      Income before federal income














         tax expense


10,709,000




8,547,000



29,723,000



16,286,000
















Federal income tax expense


3,373,000




2,600,000



9,183,000



5,248,000
















      Net Income

$

7,336,000



$

5,947,000


$

20,540,000


$

11,038,000
















   Basic earnings per share


$0.45




$0.35



$1.23



$0.89


   Diluted earnings per share


$0.45




$0.35



$1.23



$0.89
















   Average basic shares outstanding


16,425,933




16,852,050



16,708,444



12,362,316


   Average diluted shares outstanding


16,461,794




16,926,249



16,743,625



12,399,009


              

Mercantile Bank Corporation















Third Quarter 2015 Results















MERCANTILE BANK CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Unaudited)


















Quarterly


Year-To-Date

(dollars in thousands except per share data)

2015


2015


2015


2014


2014







3rd Qtr


2nd Qtr


1st Qtr


4th Qtr


3rd Qtr


2015


2014

EARNINGS















   Net interest income

$

25,625


25,041


24,849


25,173


25,989


75,515


52,605

   Provision for loan losses

$

(500)


(600)


(400)


0


(400)


(1,500)


(3,000)

   Noninterest income

$

4,277


4,021


3,694


3,333


2,899


11,992


6,695

   Noninterest expense

$

19,693


20,350


19,241


19,596


20,741


59,284


46,014

   Net income before federal income















      tax expense

$

10,709


9,312


9,702


8,910


8,547


29,723


16,286

   Net income

$

7,336


6,558


6,646


6,293


5,947


20,540


11,038

   Basic earnings per share

$

0.45


0.39


0.39


0.37


0.35


1.23


0.89

   Diluted earnings per share

$

0.45


0.39


0.39


0.37


0.35


1.23


0.89

   Average basic shares outstanding


16,425,933


16,767,393


16,937,630


16,919,559


16,852,050


16,708,444


12,362,316

   Average diluted shares outstanding


16,461,794


16,803,846


16,978,591


16,965,665


16,926,249


16,743,625


12,399,009
















PERFORMANCE RATIOS















   Return on average assets


1.01%


0.92%


0.94%


0.86%


0.82%


0.96%


0.72%

   Return on average equity


8.86%


7.97%


8.19%


7.70%


7.46%


8.33%


6.52%

   Net interest margin (fully tax-equivalent)

3.87%


3.83%


3.83%


3.79%


3.95%


3.84%


3.73%

   Efficiency ratio


65.86%


70.02%


67.41%


68.74%


71.80%


67.75%


77.60%

   Full-time equivalent employees


640


656


642


653


640


640


640
















YIELD ON ASSETS / COST OF FUNDS















   Yield on loans


4.79%


4.78%


4.84%


4.90%


5.03%


4.80%


4.88%

   Yield on securities


2.16%


2.15%


2.17%


2.17%


2.24%


2.16%


2.70%

   Yield on other interest-earning assets


0.25%


0.25%


0.25%


0.25%


0.19%


0.25%


0.24%

   Yield on total earning assets


4.30%


4.23%


4.25%


4.23%


4.39%


4.26%


4.32%

   Yield on total assets


3.95%


3.89%


3.92%


3.89%


4.03%


3.92%


3.98%

   Cost of deposits


0.34%


0.31%


0.34%


0.36%


0.34%


0.33%


0.51%

   Cost of borrowed funds


1.37%


1.35%


1.36%


1.37%


1.52%


1.36%


1.44%

   Cost of interest-bearing liabilities


0.60%


0.54%


0.56%


0.59%


0.58%


0.57%


0.76%

   Cost of funds (total earning assets)


0.43%


0.40%


0.42%


0.44%


0.44%


0.42%


0.59%

   Cost of funds (total assets)


0.40%


0.37%


0.39%


0.41%


0.40%


0.38%


0.54%
















PURCHASE ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS














   Loan portfolio - increase interest income

$

1,354


1,494


1,416


1,507


1,175


4,264


1,687

   Time deposits - reduce interest expense

$

196


587


588


588


588


1,371


784

   FHLB advances - reduce interest expense

$

0


11


11


11


11


22


15

   Trust preferred - increase interest expense

$

171


171


171


171


171


513


228

   Core deposit intangible - increase overhead

$

715


768


794


794


794


2,277


1,059
















CAPITAL















   Tangible equity to tangible assets


9.44%


9.44%


9.54%


9.30%


9.07%


9.44%


9.07%

   Tier 1 leverage capital ratio


11.52%


11.58%


11.61%


11.15%


11.01%


11.52%


11.01%

   Common equity risk-based capital ratio


10.95%


10.94%


11.17%


NA


NA


10.95%


NA

   Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio


12.94%


12.97%


13.22%


13.57%


13.17%


12.94%


13.17%

   Total risk-based capital ratio


13.58%


13.63%


14.07%


14.43%


14.04%


13.58%


14.04%

   Tier 1 capital

$

324,911


325,304


326,947


314,752


307,562


324,911


307,562

   Tier 1 plus tier 2 capital

$

341,029


341,865


347,997


334,793


327,936


341,029


327,936

   Total risk-weighted assets

$

2,511,174


2,509,001


2,473,399


2,319,404


2,335,589


2,511,174


2,335,589

   Book value per common share

$

20.20


19.85


19.69


19.33


19.04


20.20


19.04

   Tangible book value per common share

$

16.34


16.02


15.89


15.49


15.05


16.34


15.05

   Cash dividend per common share

$

0.15


0.14


0.14


0.12


0.12


0.43


2.36
















ASSET QUALITY















   Gross loan charge-offs

$

182


4,383


448


466


345


5,013


1,036

   Recoveries

$

239


494


1,858


132


263


2,591


1,589

   Net loan charge-offs (recoveries)

$

(57)


3,889


(1,410)


334


82


2,422


(553)

   Net loan charge-offs to average loans


(0.01%)


0.73%


(0.27%)


0.06%


0.02%


0.15%


(0.05%)

   Allowance for loan losses

$

16,119


16,561


21,050


20,041


20,374


16,119


20,374

   Allowance to originated loans


1.04%


1.10%


1.58%


1.54%


1.72%


1.04%


1.72%

   Nonperforming loans

$

8,214


8,103


26,267


29,434


6,071


8,214


6,071

   Other real estate/repossessed assets

$

2,272


2,033


1,664


1,995


2,659


2,272


2,659

   Nonperforming loans to total loans


0.37%


0.37%


1.24%


1.41%


0.29%


0.37%


0.29%

   Nonperforming assets to total assets


0.36%


0.35%


0.97%


1.09%


0.30%


0.36%


0.30%
















NONPERFORMING ASSETS - COMPOSITION













   Residential real estate:















      Land development

$

378


380


383


413


436


378


436

      Construction

$

0


0


0


0


0


0


0

      Owner occupied / rental

$

3,714


3,316


3,224


4,951


5,252


3,714


5,252

   Commercial real estate:















      Land development

$

170


184


197


209


222


170


222

      Construction

$

0


0


0


0


0


0


0

      Owner occupied  

$

2,741


2,726


17,634


18,338


906


2,741


906

      Non-owner occupied

$

3,193


3,286


910


1,075


1,585


3,193


1,585

   Non-real estate:















      Commercial assets

$

271


212


5,565


6,401


296


271


296

      Consumer assets

$

19


32


18


42


33


19


33

   Total nonperforming assets


10,486


10,136


27,931


31,429


8,730


10,486


8,730
















NONPERFORMING ASSETS - RECON















   Beginning balance

$

10,136


27,931


31,429


8,730


8,619


31,429


9,569

   Additions - originated loans

$

1,161


2,972


584


24,734


1,215


4,717


1,553

   Merger-related activity

$

163


166


105


160


830


434


2,017

   Return to performing status

$

0


0


(5)


(779)


0


(5)


0

   Principal payments

$

(567)


(16,414)


(3,203)


(227)


(864)


(20,184)


(1,836)

   Sale proceeds

$

(319)


(220)


(538)


(982)


(910)


(1,077)


(2,201)

   Loan charge-offs

$

(65)


(4,236)


(371)


(145)


0


(4,672)


(168)

   Valuation write-downs

$

(23)


(63)


(70)


(62)


(160)


(156)


(204)

   Ending balance

$

10,486


10,136


27,931


31,429


8,730


10,486


8,730
















LOAN PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION















   Commercial:















      Commercial & industrial

$

643,118


622,073


587,675


550,629


541,805


643,118


541,805

      Land development & construction

$

47,734


47,622


56,050


51,977


52,218


47,734


52,218

      Owner occupied comm'l R/E

$

427,016


422,354


431,995


430,406


412,470


427,016


412,470

      Non-owner occupied comm'l R/E

$

636,227


603,724


566,152


559,594


584,422


636,227


584,422

      Multi-family & residential rental

$

123,525


124,658


117,477


122,772


95,649


123,525


95,649

         Total commercial

$

1,877,620


1,820,431


1,759,349


1,715,378


1,686,564


1,877,620


1,686,564

   Retail:















      1-4 family mortgages

$

146,765


201,907


208,425


214,696


217,751


146,765


217,751

      Home equity & other consumer

$

193,003


149,494


152,986


159,203


163,950


193,003


163,950

         Total retail

$

339,768


351,401


361,411


373,899


381,701


339,768


381,701

         Total loans

$

2,217,388


2,171,832


2,120,760


2,089,277


2,068,265


2,217,388


2,068,265
















END OF PERIOD BALANCES















   Loans

$

2,217,388


2,171,832


2,120,760


2,089,277


2,068,265


2,217,388


2,068,265

   Securities

$

374,740


381,013


427,392


446,611


473,235


374,740


473,235

   Other interest-earning assets

$

60,106


93,620


106,146


128,984


82,545


60,106


82,545

   Total earning assets (before allowance)

$

2,652,234


2,646,465


2,654,298


2,664,872


2,624,045


2,652,234


2,624,045

   Total assets

$

2,881,377


2,875,944


2,877,184


2,893,379


2,863,104


2,881,377


2,863,104

   Noninterest-bearing deposits

$

619,125


612,222


568,843


558,738


535,101


619,125


535,101

   Interest-bearing deposits

$

1,635,004


1,666,572


1,710,681


1,718,177


1,736,607


1,635,004


1,736,607

   Total deposits

$

2,254,129


2,278,794


2,279,524


2,276,915


2,271,708


2,254,129


2,271,708

   Total borrowed funds

$

284,919


258,599


254,365


279,790


259,717


284,919


259,717

   Total interest-bearing liabilities

$

1,919,923


1,925,171


1,965,046


1,997,967


1,996,324


1,919,923


1,996,324

   Shareholders' equity

$

328,820


328,971


332,788


328,138


320,993


328,820


320,993
















AVERAGE BALANCES















   Loans

$

2,201,124


2,147,040


2,119,464


2,085,844


2,075,087


2,156,175


1,507,942

   Securities

$

378,286


404,311


440,380


459,920


484,345


407,431


300,616

   Other interest-earning assets

$

64,027


89,357


87,620


109,128


66,207


80,248


90,041

   Total earning assets (before allowance)

$

2,643,437


2,640,708


2,647,464


2,654,892


2,625,639


2,643,854


1,898,599

   Total assets

$

2,876,671


2,865,427


2,873,032


2,889,475


2,862,349


2,872,157


2,060,597

   Noninterest-bearing deposits

$

621,324


591,500


557,603


561,031


532,997


591,101


356,255

   Interest-bearing deposits

$

1,652,306


1,681,437


1,723,684


1,736,242


1,757,162


1,684,822


1,275,748

   Total deposits

$

2,273,630


2,272,937


2,281,287


2,297,273


2,290,159


2,275,923


1,632,003

   Total borrowed funds

$

263,264


251,996


251,418


254,290


245,522


255,602


193,165

   Total interest-bearing liabilities

$

1,915,570


1,933,433


1,975,102


1,990,532


2,002,685


1,940,424


1,468,913

   Shareholders' equity

$

328,332


330,126


329,246


324,075


316,410


329,704


226,204

           

To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mercantile-bank-corporation-reports-strong-third-quarter-2015-results-300162301.html

SOURCE Mercantile Bank Corporation

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