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Lakeland Financial Corp (LKFN) delivers community-focused banking services across Northern and Central Indiana through commercial lending, wealth management, and retail operations. This news hub provides investors and stakeholders with timely updates on corporate developments shaping the regional financial landscape.

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Explore updates across critical categories: quarterly earnings disclosures, merger & acquisition activity, dividend announcements, and regulatory filings. Additional coverage includes technological advancements in banking services and partnerships supporting local Indiana communities.

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Lakeland Financial (LKFN) reported Q1 2025 net income of $20.1 million, down 14% from $23.4 million in Q1 2024. Net interest income increased 12% with a net interest margin of 3.40%, up 25 basis points year-over-year.

Key highlights include:

  • Diluted EPS decreased to $0.78 from $0.91 year-over-year
  • Average loans grew 4% to $5.19 billion
  • Core deposits increased 7% to $5.83 billion
  • Tangible book value per share grew 7% to $26.85

The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, a 4% increase from Q1 2024, and reauthorized a share repurchase program with $30.0 million remaining capacity through April 2027. The bank maintains strong capital levels with total capital at 15.77% of risk-weighted assets.

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Lakeland Financial reported annual net income of $93.5 million for 2024, slightly down from $93.8 million in 2023. Q4 2024 net income was $24.2 million, an 18% decrease from Q4 2023, with diluted EPS of $0.94, down 19% year-over-year.

The company demonstrated solid growth with average loans increasing 5% to $5.04 billion and core deposits growing 5% to $5.9 billion. Net interest margin improved to 3.25% in Q4 2024, up from 3.16% in Q3 2024. The total capital ratio strengthened to 15.90%, well above the 10% regulatory requirement.

Notable Q4 metrics include tangible book value per share growth of 5% to $26.47, return on average equity of 13.87%, and return on average assets of 1.42%. The board approved a Q4 cash dividend of $0.50 per share, representing a 4% increase from Q4 2023.

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Lake City Bank has promoted Stephanie R. Leniski to Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Banking Officer. With a 30-year banking career that began as a teller in 1995, Leniski joined Lake City Bank in 2002 and has held various leadership positions, including Vice President, North Region Retail Banking Manager, and Senior Vice President.

In her role, Leniski oversees 54 offices and 286 Retail Banking team members. She leads retail product innovations, serves on multiple bank committees, and co-leads the Branch Development Committee. Lake City Bank, a $6.6 billion institution headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, operates throughout Central and Northern Indiana, focusing on community banking while delivering technology-forward solutions for retail and commercial clients.

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Lakeland Financial (LKFN), parent company of Lake City Bank, has announced a 4% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share, up from $0.48 in 2024. The dividend will be payable on February 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of January 25, 2025.

The company highlighted its impressive 11% compound annual growth rate in dividends over the past five years. Lake City Bank, founded in 1872, operates 54 branch offices throughout Central and Northern Indiana, with assets of $6.7 billion. The bank emphasizes building long-term customer relationships while offering advanced digital banking solutions for both retail and commercial clients.

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Lake City Bank has promoted Carrie A. Gutman to Chief Wealth Advisory Officer, succeeding Jonathan P. Steiner who will retire on December 6, 2024. Gutman, who joined the bank's Management Committee, brings extensive experience in trust administration and civil law. She previously practiced at Hawk Haynie Kammeyer & Smith for 20 years before starting her banking career in 2016. Steiner, who is retiring after a 40-year banking career including 14 years at Lake City Bank, has led significant growth in the Wealth Advisory Group since 2010. Lake City Bank, a $6.6 billion institution headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, operates 54 branch offices serving Central and Northern Indiana.

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Lakeland Financial reported Q3 2024 net income of $23.3 million, down 8% from $25.3 million in Q3 2023. Diluted EPS decreased 7% to $0.91. The company showed organic growth with average loans up 4% to $5.06 billion and core deposits increasing 5% to $5.74 billion. The net interest margin was 3.16%, slightly down from 3.21% year-over-year. Total capital ratio improved to 15.75%, and tangible book value per share grew 25% to $27.07. Commercial loan originations reached $316 million in Q3, with line of credit usage at 41%. The company maintained strong liquidity with access to $3.7 billion in resources.

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Lake City Bank (Nasdaq: LKFN) has acquired a 35,600 square foot office building in Warsaw, Indiana, expanding its downtown campus. The building, purchased on August 30, 2024, will be renovated and renamed the Lake City Bank Innovation and Technology Center. This acquisition marks the 6th building in the bank's Downtown Warsaw campus, reinforcing its commitment to its hometown.

The new center will house the bank's Technology Services, Information Security, Application Management, and Project Management teams, supporting Lake City Bank's growth and technology-driven solutions. Since 2010, the bank has invested approximately $30 million in Warsaw facilities and Kosciusko County offices. The renovation will include modern amenities such as a coffee meeting location, a walk-up ITM, and advanced conference calling capabilities.

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Lakeland Financial (Nasdaq: LKFN), parent company of Lake City Bank, reported a net income of $22.5 million for Q2 2024, a 54% increase from $14.6 million in Q2 2023. Diluted EPS rose to $0.87, up 53% from $0.57 last year. However, net income fell by 4% from Q1 2024. Key metrics include a 5% loan growth to $5.03 billion and a 5% rise in core deposits to $5.60 billion. The net interest margin slightly decreased to 3.17% from 3.28% in Q2 2023. The company experienced a significant increase in nonperforming loans to $57.2 million. Pretax pre-provision earnings increased by 105% year-over-year to $35.4 million. Noninterest income surged 78% to $20.4 million, driven by a $9.0 million gain on Visa shares. The capital ratio improved to 15.54%. Lakeland Financial also opened its 54th branch in Indianapolis and reported a 10% growth in tangible book value per share to $25.34.

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Lakeland Financial reported a net income of $23.4 million for the first quarter of 2024, showing a slight decrease compared to the same period in 2023. The company's diluted earnings per share also decreased by 3% year-over-year. Despite facing pressure on net interest margins, the company saw positive loan growth of 5% annually. The core operational profitability decreased by 7% compared to the first quarter of 2023, excluding the impact of recoveries from a wire fraud loss. The company's capital strength remains solid, with total capital well above regulatory requirements. The investment portfolio decreased by 7% year-over-year, and net interest margin contracted by 39 basis points. Asset quality remained stable, with a decrease in nonperforming assets and net charge-offs. Noninterest income increased by 22% due to various factors, while noninterest expenses also increased by $1.3 million.
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Lake City Bank, a subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation, will participate in the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Winter Financial Services Conference. The bank, with $6.5 billion in assets, operates 53 branches in Indiana. The management team will engage in one-on-one meetings with institutional investors, presenting materials available on the company's website.
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