German American Bancorp, Inc. (GABC) 1st Quarter Earnings Increase
Yesterday, German American Bancorp, Inc. reported 1st Quarter net income of $3,251,000, or $0.29 per share, compared to $2,942,000, or $0.27 per share, earned during the 1st Quarter of 2009. This represents an 11 percent increase. This year's first quarter 2010 performance was the highest level of first quarter earnings in German American Bancorp, Inc.'s history. The driving force behind this performance was a 9 percent increase in the Company's net interest income and an 8 percent increase in non-interest income over last year's first quarter results. Mark A. Schroeder, Chairman & CEO of German American Bancorp, Inc., stated, "We…