Seacoast Banking Corp of Florida - SBCF STOCK NEWS

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF) has announced its agreement to acquire Apollo Bancshares, Inc., enhancing its presence in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The transaction, valued at approximately $168.3 million, adds Apollo's assets of $928 million in deposits and $665 million in loans. Seacoast expects this acquisition to increase deposits in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area by 45%, reaching around $2.7 billion, and to be 8.0% accretive to earnings per share in 2023. Closing is anticipated in early Q4 2022.

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF) has appointed James Stallings as executive vice president and chief credit officer, succeeding Richard Raiford. Stallings brings nearly 25 years of experience in banking and credit risk, notably enhancing BB&T's growth during his tenure. Chuck Shaffer, CEO, emphasized Stallings’ expertise in credit risk administration, which aligns with the company’s goal for disciplined growth. As of December 31, 2021, Seacoast Banking had approximately $9.7 billion in assets and $8.1 billion in deposits and operates over 50 branches in Florida.

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida announces leadership changes effective February 3, 2022. CEO Charles M. Shaffer will also become Chairman of the Board, succeeding Dennis S. Hudson III, who remains a board member. Shaffer emphasized the company’s ongoing growth strategy and commitment to enhancing shareholder value. Under his leadership, tangible book value has increased, and expansions are underway in commercial banking and technology. This transition follows a planned succession strategy initiated in 2020.

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida reported a strong performance for Q4 and the full year 2021. Net income reached $36.3 million for Q4, representing a 58% increase from the prior quarter and a 24% year-over-year rise. The total net income for 2021 was $124.4 million, up 60% from 2020. Key metrics include a return on average tangible equity of 14.29% and a tangible common equity ratio of 11.09%. Following the acquisition of Sabal Palm Bancorp and Business Bank of Florida, growth initiatives continue, driven by enhanced digital experiences and a strong recruitment drive.

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on January 25, 2022. This dividend is to be paid on March 31, 2022 to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on March 15, 2022. As of September 30, 2021, the company reported approximately $9.9 billion in assets and $8.3 billion in deposits, offering a range of financial services through 52 branches across Florida.

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF) announced the completion of two acquisitions: Sabal Palm Bancorp, Inc. and Business Bank of Florida, effective January 3, 2022. Sabal Palm Bank held approximately $389 million in deposits and $252 million in loans, while Florida Business Bank had around $169 million in deposits and $139 million in loans as of September 30, 2021. The mergers aim to enhance Seacoast's market presence in the attractive Sarasota market and Brevard County, facilitating growth through expanded customer access to financial products and services.

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF) will announce its fourth quarter 2021 earnings on January 27, 2022, after market close. Investors can access the results on Seacoast's website. A conference call will occur on January 28, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET where management will discuss the earnings and business trends. Seacoast is a significant community bank in Florida with approximately $9.9 billion in assets and $8.3 billion in deposits as of September 30, 2021, operating 52 branches from Fort Lauderdale to Central Florida.

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF) has renewed its share repurchase program, allowing for the buyback of up to $100 million worth of its common stock, representing approximately 5.0% of shares outstanding as of December 16, 2021. The program will run until December 31, 2022, and shares may be repurchased through various methods including open market transactions. The actual timing and number of shares repurchased will depend on market conditions and financial performance.