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The First Bancshares, Inc. (FBMS) reported a steady net income of $16.3 million for Q1 2023, unchanged from Q4 2022. However, operating net earnings surged 57.8%, reaching $27.1 million, bolstered by recent acquisitions of Heritage Southeast Bancorporation and Beach Bank. Total loans grew by 1.0% excluding acquired loans, totaling $4.970 billion, while total deposits increased by 21.4% to $6.668 billion. The net interest margin improved to 3.63% from 3.31% in the previous quarter. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per share, a 5% increase, payable on May 24, 2023. Despite rising provisions for credit losses at $11.0 million, FBMS remains optimistic about growth in new markets and strong operating returns from its recent expansions.
