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Community Financial System, Inc. (CBU), headquartered in DeWitt, NY, is a registered bank holding company with an expansive network of approximately 180 customer facilities throughout upstate New York. Operating predominantly as Community Bank, N.A., the company serves a diverse clientele, including retail, commercial, and municipal customers, particularly in non-metropolitan areas such as small towns in upstate New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania. With total assets amounting to $7.4 billion, Community Financial System, Inc. positions itself as a significant player in the regional banking sector.
The company’s diverse portfolio includes several wholly-owned subsidiaries. BPAS (Benefit Plans Administrative Services) is an employee benefits administration and consulting firm with offices in multiple locations, including upstate New York, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Houston, and Puerto Rico. CBNA Insurance Agency offers insurance services through its offices in three northern New York communities. Community Investment Services functions as a broker-dealer, delivering a suite of financial products across the company's branch network. Additionally, Nottingham Advisors, a wealth management and advisory firm, extends its services through its offices in Buffalo, NY, and North Palm Beach, FL.
Community Financial System, Inc. has demonstrated a solid growth trajectory, leveraging both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. A significant portion of its loan portfolio is consumer-focused, encompassing installment loans, lines of credit, and residential mortgage loans. This consumer-centric approach has helped the company build a robust financial foundation and maintain a steady performance.
In recent developments, Community Financial System, Inc. has been involved in innovative financial solutions that enhance retirement readiness. For instance, it recently partnered with key industry leaders to introduce a new target date series designed to provide lifetime income and growth opportunities for retirees. This initiative underscores the company’s commitment to addressing the retirement income crisis by offering innovative, participant-focused investment products.
Moreover, Community Financial System, Inc. continues to expand its services and partnerships to better serve its customers and enrich their financial well-being. This commitment to innovation and customer service makes it a reputable and reliable choice for banking and financial services in the regions it operates.
Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) reported a first quarter 2023 net income of $5.8 million, equating to $0.11 per fully-diluted share, a significant decline from $47.1 million or $0.86 per share in Q1 2022. The decrease in earnings was largely due to a strategic balance sheet repositioning, including a $52.3 million pre-tax loss from the sale of investment securities, impacting earnings per share by $0.75. Despite these challenges, the Company's deposit base remained strong, with total deposits rising by $98.4 million, and liquidity sources totaling $4.69 billion. The operating earnings per share was $0.86, down slightly year-over-year. The Company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.44 per share, marking its 30th consecutive year of dividend increases.