Park National Corporation reports fourth quarter and year-end 2022 financial results.
Park National Corporation (Park) (NYSE American: PRK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2022. Park’s board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.05 per common share, payable on March 10, 2023 to common shareholders of record as of February 17, 2023.
Park’s net income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $33.1 million, a 9.5 percent decrease from $36.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. Fourth quarter 2022 net income per diluted common share was $2.02, compared to $2.23 in the fourth quarter of 2021. Park’s net income for the full year of 2022 was $148.4 million, a 3.6 percent decrease from $153.9 million for the full year of 2021. Net income per diluted common share was $9.06 for the full year of 2022, compared to $9.37 for the full year of 2021.
“Our success is a direct result of our bankers’ unwavering dedication to building relationships and exceeding customer expectations. Individuals and businesses appreciate our personalized approach and trust our bankers’ experience and knowledge, especially in a time of economic uncertainty,” said Park Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, David Trautman. “We’re eager to serve – customers and communities – even more in 2023.”
Park’s community-banking subsidiary, The Park National Bank, reported net income of $35.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, a 4.5 percent decrease compared to $37.0 million for the same period of 2021. Park National Bank reported net income of $143.2 million for the full year of 2022, compared to $159.5 million for the full year of 2021.
“We’ve earned a reputation for reliability, and our commitment goes beyond financial services,” said Park President Matt Miller. “Over the past 10 years, we’ve matched associate contributions to their local United Way agency dollar for dollar, totaling more than $10.5 million in donations. It’s one of many ways we show support to hundreds of organizations doing important work in the many communities we serve.”
Headquartered in Newark, Ohio, Park National Corporation has $9.9 billion in total assets (as of December 31, 2022). Park’s banking operations are conducted through its subsidiary The Park National Bank. Other Park subsidiaries are Scope Leasing, Inc. (d.b.a. Scope Aircraft Finance), Guardian Financial Services Company (d.b.a. Guardian Finance Company) and SE Property Holdings, LLC.
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