Evans Bancorp (NYSE: EVBN) reported Q2 EPS of $0.09, versus $0.04 reported last year.

Net income was $0.5 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2020, compared with $0.2 million, or $0.04 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2020 and $4.4 million, or $0.88 per diluted share in last year’s second quarter. The Company’s second quarter 2020 results included $5.0 million in one-time merger costs related to the acquisition of Fairport Savings Bank (“FSB”) and a $0.6 million provision for loan loss reflecting the continued significant estimated economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”). Net interest income of $14.9 million increased over the prior-year and trailing periods as the Company recognized the benefit of the acquired loan portfolio and fees earned in connection with the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program loans (“PPP”) under the CARES Act. Return on average equity was 1.19% for the second quarter of 2020, compared with 0.55% in the first quarter of 2020 and 12.71% in the second quarter of 2019.

“We are extremely proud of the ongoing commitment shown by our associates as they have continued to work tirelessly to support and meet the needs of our clients and communities during these challenging times. Despite our bottom-line being impacted by elevated credit reserves and merger-related expenses, our second quarter performance was relatively solid and demonstrated ongoing operating strength,” said David J. Nasca, President and CEO of Evans Bancorp, Inc. “During the quarter we were also pleased to be able to successfully close on our acquisition of FSB and have been diligently moving our combined strategy forward to leverage our commercial business model with FSB’s solid retail and consumer lending presence.”

Mr. Nasca added, “While the duration of this pandemic and resulting impact continues to be unknown, we are confident in the entire Evans’ team and our operating strategy. We fortified an already strong balance sheet increasing our capital with the private placement of $20 million of subordinated notes in July, and measurably grew our deposit base, both organically and through the acquisition. We believe we are in a position of strength to navigate this volatile environment and well positioned for the long-term.”

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