BRYN MAWR, Pa., January 19, 2017 – Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: Bryn Mawr TrustC) (the “Corporation”), parent of The Bryn Mawr Trust Company (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $9.4 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.55 for the three months ended December 31, 2016, as compared to net income of $9.4 million, or $0.55 diluted earnings per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and a net loss of $6.4 million, or $(0.37) diluted earnings per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2015.
On a non-GAAP basis, core net income, which excludes certain non-core income and expense items, as detailed in the appendix to this earnings release, was also $9.4 million, or $0.55 diluted earnings per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2016 as compared to $9.4 million, or $0.55 diluted earnings per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and $7.5 million, or $0.44 diluted earnings per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2015. Management believes the core net income measure is important in evaluating the Corporation’s performance on a more comparable basis between periods. A reconciliation of this and other non-GAAP to GAAP performance measures is included in the appendix to this earnings release.
“We were pleased to conclude 2016 on a positive note, with fourth quarter and annual net income, both GAAP and core, reaching all-time highs,” commented Frank Leto, President and Chief Executive Officer, continuing, “The outstanding loan growth we saw during the year, coupled with the momentum in our wealth management business positions us well going into 2017.” Mr. Leto added, “Although the future operating environment may be more difficult to predict, at this juncture, we are confident that our unique blend of expertise and customer service, coupled with an expanding digital capability and enhanced product offerings, will ensure we remain poised to take advantage of future opportunities.”
On January 19, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, payable March 1, 2017 to shareholders of record as of February 2, 2017.
