Peoples Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

April 21, 2025 9:00 AM

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBK) (the "Company"), the parent company of Peoples Bank (the "Bank"), reported first quarter 2025 results with highlights as follows:First quarter 2025 highlights:Net earnings were $4.3 million or $0.82 per share and $0.79 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to $3.9 million or $0.74 per share and $0.72 per diluted share for the same period one year ago.Cash...

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Investar Holding Corporation Announces 2025 First Quarter Results

April 21, 2025 6:00 AM

Investar Holding Corporation ("Investar") (NASDAQ:ISTR), the holding company for Investar Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Investar reported net income of $6.3 million, or $0.63 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2025, compared to net income of $6.1 million, or $0.61 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, and net income of...

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How Motorcycling Builds Life-Long Friendships

April 19, 2025 9:13 AM

Motorcycling is more than a way to get from one place to another. It's a lifestyle, a passion and, for many, a way to build strong, lasting friendships. Riders often say there's something special about hitting the open road with others who share the same love for two wheels.For some, getting started in motorcycling means finding the right bike, which can be a big investment. Financing options, like a motorcycle loan, could make it easier for new...

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Consolidated Credit and Nova Southeastern University Collaborate on Academic Study Published in JABE

April 18, 2025 11:45 AM

Learning How Credit Works Puts You in ControlConsolidated Credit is pleased to announce that April Lewis-Parks, Director of Education and Corporate Communications, and William Wolf, Director of Strategic Partnerships, have coauthored an important research paper with Dr. Albert Williams from Nova Southeastern University. The article, titled "Is Credit Card Usage for Entertainment Related to Demographic, Psychological, and Financial...

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Commercial National Reports March 31, 2025 Results

April 18, 2025 8:30 AM

Commercial National Financial Corporation (OTCQX:CNAF) (Company), parent Company of Commercial Bank & Trust of PA, has reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company earned $431,000 (or $0.15 per average share outstanding) in the first quarter 2025 compared to $527,000 (or $0.18 per average share outstanding) in the first quarter of 2024.The Company's first quarter-end 2025 tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.53%....

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CerraCap Ventures Levels Up with Tyler Barth Joining as General Partner for New Growth Fund

April 18, 2025 5:00 AM

CerraCap Ventures, the global VC firm celebrated for its innovative, data-driven investments in game-changing technologies, is amped to launch its first-ever Growth Fund (CGF). The fund is laser-focused on catapulting CerraCap's standout companies toward rapid market leadership and impactful exits. With this bold expansion, CerraCap proudly welcomes industry dynamo Tyler Barth as a General Partner.Barth isn't your typical investor-he's a...

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Crewstone International to Expand Into United States via Strategic Investments

April 17, 2025 8:00 PM

Crewstone International ("Crewstone"), a Malaysia-based private equity firm, is strengthening its presence in the U.S. market. Established in 2011, Crewstone has steadily expanded its footprint in the U.S. financial sector. In 2025, Crewstone is further enhancing its engagement, positioning the firm for sustainable growth and long-term success.Since its founding in 2011, Crewstone has grown into a key player in Southeast Asia's investment...

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KS Bancorp, Inc. (KSBI) Reports 50% Increase in Net Income for First Quarter 2025 and Declares Quarterly Dividend

April 17, 2025 6:15 PM

KS Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC PINK:KSBI), the parent company of KS Bank, Inc. (the "Bank"), announced unaudited results for the first quarter of 2025.The Company reported net income of $2.1 million or $1.87 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to net income of $1.4 million or $1.25 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2024.Net interest income before the provision for credit losses for...

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BV Financial, Inc. Announces Financial Results

April 17, 2025 5:05 PM

BV Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BVFL), (the "Company") the holding company for BayVanguard Bank (the "Bank"), reported net income of $2.1 million or $0.21 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to net income of $2.6 million or $0.24 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.Adjusted net income, a Non-GAAP financial metric, was $2.9 million for both quarters ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. For a reconciliation of...

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University Bancorp 2024 Net Income $10,467,383, $2.02 Per Share

April 17, 2025 4:50 PM

University Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQB:UNIB), or ("UNIB") announced that it had audited net income of $11,818,099 in 2024, of which $10,467,383 was attributable to UNIB common stockholders, $2.02 per share on average shares outstanding of 5,169,518 for the year, versus audited net income of $6,799,619 in 2023, of which $5,426,558 was attributable to UNIB common stockholders, $1.07 per share on average shares outstanding of 4,936,751 for 2023.For 2024,...

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Bar Harbor Bankshares Reports First Quarter 2025 Results; Declares 7% Increase in Dividend

April 17, 2025 4:15 PM

Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American:BHB) (the "Company") reported first quarter 2025 GAAP net income of $10.2 million or $0.66 per diluted share and core (Non-GAAP) net income of $10.5 million or $0.68 per diluted share compared to GAAP and core (Non-GAAP) net income of $11.0 million or $0.72 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2024 and $10.1 million or $0.66 per diluted share for the first quarter 2024.FIRST QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS (all...

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Consolidated Credit Presents Free Spring Webinar Series on Vacation Planning, Small Business Growth, and Transitioning to Business Credit

April 17, 2025 1:30 PM

Free Webinars & SeminarsConsolidated Credit invites consumers to embrace a new season of financial learning, focusing on practical tools for managing money and boosting economic opportunities. "Financial education is the key to living a confident, secure life," says April Lewis-Parks, Director of Financial Education at Consolidated Credit. "Our mission is to help individuals feel empowered about their finances, especially when it comes to...

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Vero to Participate in ELFA’s Capitol Connections 2025, Reinforcing Industry Leadership and Advocacy

April 17, 2025 1:15 PM

Vero Technologies is proud to announce its participation in Capitol Connections 2025, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's (ELFA) premier advocacy event in Washington, D.C., as a continuation of its commitment to industry leadership and policy engagement.Following its inaugural year as an ELFA member in 2024, Vero is deepening its involvement by sending Co-Founder and CEO John Mizzi and VP of Business Development Jason Bartz to...

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United Bancorp, Inc. Increases its Second Quarter Cash Dividend Payment to $0.1850 per Share, Which Produces a Forward Yield of 5.51%, and Reports on Annual Shareholder Meeting

April 17, 2025 11:00 AM

On April 16, 2025, the Board of Directors of United Bancorp, Inc. (UBCP) declared a second quarter dividend payment of $0.1850 per share for shareholders of record on June 10, 2025 with a payment date of June 20, 2025. This is an increase of $0.01, or 5.7%, over the regular cash dividend paid in the second quarter of last year. In the first two quarters of the current year, UBCP has paid total cash dividends of $0.5425 (inclusive of a special...

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Spring into Service: Franklin Templeton's Volunteering Highlights

April 17, 2025 10:00 AM

Franklin Templeton employees demonstrated remarkable dedication and community spirit by generously contributing their time and efforts to various volunteer initiatives throughout March. Their collective efforts not only fostered a sense of camaraderie and purpose within the organization but also made a tangible difference in the lives of those they served. By stepping up and giving back, Franklin Templeton employees exemplified the company's...

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Liberty Supports Australians' Health and Wellbeing with Personal Loan Solutions

April 17, 2025 10:00 AM

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's latest report revealed a record 778,500 public patients were admitted for elective surgery in the 2023-24 period.While this marks a significant healthcare milestone, 90% of patients were still on a waiting list for up to 329 days.For many Australians, timely access to planned surgery and other healthcare services is a priority. However, the out-of-pocket expenses associated with private hospitals...

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Northern Trust Releases Latest Philanthropic Impact Report

April 17, 2025 9:30 AM

Northern Trust (Nasdaq:NTRS) donated more than $14 million last year to non-profit organizations around the world that are working to provide food and housing security, healthcare access and educational opportunities.Additionally in 2024, Northern Trust contributed $70 million to the Northern Trust Foundation for future charitable gifts, and employees gave nearly 120,000 hours of their time to support charitable organizations globally. Over the...

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Alto and InvestX Partner to Expand Investor Access to Pre-IPO Investment Opportunities Using Retirement Funds

April 17, 2025 9:00 AM

Alto, a leading platform that enables individuals to invest in alternative assets through retirement funds, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with InvestX, a North American asset manager that provides accredited investors access to select late-stage growth pre-IPO companies. This collaboration will allow Alto investors to explore exclusive investment opportunities in some of the most sought-after, high-profile private companies...

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Globa Terra Acquisition Corporation Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering

April 17, 2025 8:30 AM

Globa Terra Acquisition Corporation ("Company") announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 (the "Registration Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with a proposed initial public offering of its units. Each unit will consist of one Class A ordinary share of the Company, three-fourths of one redeemable warrant to purchase one Class A ordinary share of the Company and one...

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Latest Study Confirms Shift in ESG for Private Market Investors, However, the Imperative of Sustainability as a Value Driver Remains Strong

April 17, 2025 8:30 AM

The latest research from the third ‘State of ESG' report by Malk Partners (Malk), a company of SLR, surveying Portfolio Companies and General Partners (GP) representing $2.6T in total Assets Under Management (AUM) found sentiment remains strong around delivering on sustainability ambitions, however there is reserved hesitation on ESG given political volatility.Adoption of foundational ESG programming by portfolio companies and GPs maintains...

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