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The Arkansas company's earnings fell 52% from a year earlier, reflecting a higher provision, a revaluation of its deferred tax asset and higher costs following a series of bank acquisitions.

BNY Mellon plowed some of its tax law savings into restructuring efforts.

The Battle Creek, Mich.-based credit union has given rebate to members for 10 years, totaling $9.3 million.

Highlights at the North Carolina bank included deposit service charges, CRE lending and wider margins, which all offset one-time costs related to tax reform.

The Kansas City-area credit union has returned a dividend to members for 22 consecutive years, and this is the sixth year in a row it has given back at least $5 million.

Merger- and tax-related charges took a bite out of fourth-quarter profits at the Cleveland company, but its CEO emphasized that a recent deal and tax reform are promising for growth.

The Mississippi company reported strong loan growth, even as it reduced exposure to energy-related borrowers. Higher revenue also helped Hancock lower its efficiency ratio.

Kevin Lycklama is set to succeed Patrick Sheaffer, who has led the company since 1976.

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Endeavor Bank, which raised nearly $27 million, will become the second new bank to open in California in the past year when it debuts next week.