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Eagle Bancorp Montana Earns $1.9 Million, or $0.24 per Diluted Share, in the First Quarter of 2024 Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.14 Per Share and Renews Stock Repurchase Plan

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Sale, Environment, NIM, CFO, Investment, Eagle, Housing, Video game

Commercial real estate loans increased 16.1% to $632.5 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $544.6 million a year earlier.

Key Points: 
  • Commercial real estate loans increased 16.1% to $632.5 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $544.6 million a year earlier.
  • Commercial real estate loans were comprised of 66.9% non-owner occupied and 33.1% owner occupied at March 31, 2024.
  • Book value per share was $21.07 at March 31, 2024, compared to $20.36 a year earlier and $21.11 three months earlier.
  • The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2024 was 16.3%, compared to 24.4% for the first quarter of 2023.

Mspark Media Names Houghtlin CEO, Halfmann CRO

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Acquisition, SVP, Marketing, Culture, Growth, CPG, Software as a service, Organization, ESPN, Management

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the completion of its acquisition by Creekstone Capital Group on February 1, 2024, Mspark Media announced Rob Houghtlin as CEO and Tim Halfmann as CRO.

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the completion of its acquisition by Creekstone Capital Group on February 1, 2024, Mspark Media announced Rob Houghtlin as CEO and Tim Halfmann as CRO.
  • Houghtlin joined Mspark Media in March of 2022 as Vice President of Local Sales, leading the team to significant revenue growth over the past several quarters.
  • “We are excited to be working with Rob and the Senior Leadership Team.”
    “I’m humbled and honored to embrace this new role and look forward to seeing our team and Mspark Media thrive,” said Houghtlin.
  • Tim Halfmann joins Mspark Media as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), bringing more than 30 years of experience leading sales organizations and consulting on their growth initiatives.

Creekstone Capital Group Announces Acquisition of Mspark

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Marketing, Acquisition

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creekstone Capital Group, a premier, mid-market Capital Firm based in Atlanta, announces the successful acquisition of Mspark, a B2B marketing services company specializing in driving Rural Market brand growth and customer engagement strategies for national and local advertisers.

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creekstone Capital Group, a premier, mid-market Capital Firm based in Atlanta, announces the successful acquisition of Mspark, a B2B marketing services company specializing in driving Rural Market brand growth and customer engagement strategies for national and local advertisers.
  • This acquisition represents a significant milestone for Creekstone Capital Group, reinforcing the company’s commitment to this sector while utilizing its deep experience in direct marketing.
  • Creekstone Capital is poised to create a unique and effective marketing value proposition with this acquisition.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Mspark into the Creekstone Capital Group portfolio,” said David Merwin, Founder and Managing Partner of Creekstone.

Eagle Bancorp Montana Earns $2.2 Million, or 0.28 per Diluted Share, in the Fourth Quarter of 2023 and $10.1 Million, or $1.29 per Diluted Share, for the Year 2023

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
NIM, CECL, Eagle, CFO, Housing, Book, Sale, Investment, Acquisition, Growth, Video game

Commercial real estate loans increased 12.9% to $608.7 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $539.1 million a year earlier.

Key Points: 
  • Commercial real estate loans increased 12.9% to $608.7 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $539.1 million a year earlier.
  • Agricultural and farmland loans increased 11.4% to $267.9 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $240.4 million a year earlier.
  • The average cost of deposits was 1.49% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 1.28% in the preceding quarter and 0.40% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Funding costs for the fourth quarter were 2.58%, compared to 2.37% in the third quarter of 2023.

Townsend Mexican Restaurant Taco del Sol Announces New Burrito and Veggie Options

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Cheese, Burrito, Fast food, Restaurant

From its widely appreciated fish tacos to veggie nachos and locally brewed tap beer, Taco Del Sol is offering more options for Mexican food enthusiasts in Townsend and throughout Broadwater County.

Key Points: 
  • Helena, Montana--(Newsfile Corp. - November 2, 2023) - Taco Del Sol, a Mexican restaurant in Helena, Montana, is expanding its menu for patrons in Townsend, South Hills, and the surrounding areas.
  • For an even more flavorful experience, the restaurant recommends the Fish Supreme - a Fish Burrito with cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.
  • Taco Del Sol also offers traditional burritos with chicken, beef, or pork, with shrimp and bean and cheese options available.
  • Taco enthusiasts will find both soft- and hard-corn options, with fish, shrimp, and veggie tacos, and taco salads also available.

Eagle Bancorp Montana Earns $2.6 Million, or $0.34 per Diluted Share, in the Third Quarter of 2023; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.14 Per Share

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
CFO, Eagle, Current Expected Credit Losses, Sale, Acquisition, NIM, Book, CECL, Cryptocurrency, Real estate, Rare-earth element, Video game, Bank

Commercial real estate loans increased 20.8% to $612.0 million at September 30, 2023, compared to $506.7 million a year earlier.

Key Points: 
  • Commercial real estate loans increased 20.8% to $612.0 million at September 30, 2023, compared to $506.7 million a year earlier.
  • Agricultural and farmland loans increased 14.0% to $274.1 million at September 30, 2023, compared to $240.5 million a year earlier.
  • Commercial construction and development loans increased 4.3% to $151.6 million, compared to $145.3 million a year ago.
  • Book value per share was $19.69 at September 30, 2023, compared to $18.94 a year earlier and $20.37 three months earlier.

Mexican Restaurant Taco Del Sol Launches New Dining Menus In East Helena, MT

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Sunday, September 17, 2023
Helena Historic District (Helena, Montana), Food, Humane society, Bean, Meat, Cheese, Lettuce, Lunch, Fast food

Taco Del Sol, a full-service Mexican restaurant near East Helena, MT offering tacos and burritos, announces new casual dining menus

Key Points: 
  • Helena, Montana--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2023) - Taco Del Sol is now serving a wider variety of quick service Mexican dishes for lunch and dinner.
  • Mexican Restaurant Taco Del Sol Launches New Dining Menus In East Helena, MT
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    Following the update, customers can choose to dine in amidst the eatery's vibrant atmosphere and colorful décor or order their food to take out from Monday to Saturday between 11.00 a.m. and 8.00 p.m.
    Taco Del Sol's signature dish is the fish taco.
  • Alongside the main dishes, the restaurant offers taco salad, nachos, and sides such as rice and beans, and chips and guacamole.
  • Taco Del Sol first opened in downtown Helena in 2004 and is now based in the historic Placer Hotel.

Eagle Bancorp Montana Earns $2.0 Million, or $0.26 per Diluted Share, in the Second Quarter of 2023; Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend to $0.14 Per Share

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
NIM, CFO, Growth, Acquisition, Eagle, Book, CECL, Current Expected Credit Losses, Sale, Video game, Rare-earth element, Real estate, Bank

The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend in the second quarter of $0.1375 per share on June 2, 2023 to shareholders of record May 12, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend in the second quarter of $0.1375 per share on June 2, 2023 to shareholders of record May 12, 2023.
  • Commercial real estate loans increased 18.8% to $577.7 million at June 30, 2023, compared to $486.2 million a year earlier.
  • The average cost of deposits was 1.05% in the second quarter of 2023, compared to 0.62% in the preceding quarter and 0.11% in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Funding costs for the second quarter increased to 2.06% compared to 1.33% in the first quarter of 2023 and 0.39% in the second quarter of 2022.

Eagle Bancorp Montana Earns $3.2 Million, or $0.42 per Diluted Share, in the First Quarter of 2023; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.1375 per Share and Renews Stock Repurchase Plan

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
NIM, Federal, Current Expected Credit Losses, Eagle, Sale, First, Acquisition, Federal Reserve, CECL, First Community Bancshares, Book, Video game, Cryptocurrency, Real estate, Security (finance), Bank

Total loans increased $418.7 million or 43.7% compared to a year ago, and $23.7 million or 1.8% from three months earlier.

Key Points: 
  • Total loans increased $418.7 million or 43.7% compared to a year ago, and $23.7 million or 1.8% from three months earlier.
  • Commercial real estate loans increased 26.0% to $545.6 million at March 31, 2023, compared to $433.0 million a year earlier.
  • Agricultural and farmland loans increased 110.3% to $231.8 million at March 31, 2023, compared to $110.2 million a year earlier.
  • Commercial construction and development loans increased 57.4% to $166.5 million, compared to $105.8 million a year ago.

Eagle Bancorp Montana Earns $3.6 Million, or $0.47 per Diluted Share, in Fourth Quarter of 2022; Earns $10.7 Million, or $1.45 per Diluted Share, for the Year 2022; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.1375 per Share

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
First Community Bank, Opportunity Bank Uganda Limited, First Community Bancshares, EBMT, Eagle, Acquisition, Sale, Federal Reserve, Federal, First, WFS, Growth, Book, NIM, Renewable energy, Holding company, Bank, Video game, Real estate

Additionally, our fourth quarter net interest margin improved year-over-year as we took advantage of interest rate increases enacted by the Federal Reserve.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, our fourth quarter net interest margin improved year-over-year as we took advantage of interest rate increases enacted by the Federal Reserve.
  • Net interest margin (“NIM”) was 4.10% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 4.18% in the preceding quarter, and 3.75% in the fourth quarter a year ago.
  • The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of $0.1375 per share on December 2, 2022 to shareholders of record November 10, 2022.
  • Eagle’s NIM was 4.10% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 4.18% in the preceding quarter, and 3.75% in the fourth quarter a year ago.