LEGACY BANK OF FLORIDA REPORTS NET INCOME OF $2.9 MILLION FOR THE FIRST THREE QUARTERS OF 2018
 
Boca Raton, Florida – Legacy Bank of Florida (the “Bank”) reported consolidated net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, of $2.9 million compared to a net income of $1.8 million for the comparable period in 2017. The Bank’s net interest income for the nine month period ending September 30, 2018, was $10.0 million as compared to $9.1 million for the same period in 2017.
  
The Bank’s other income through the nine months of operation was $767,000 compared to the $509,000 for the same period in 2017. The Bank’s total assets at September 30, 2018, were $407.6 million, as compared to $377.9 million at December 31, 2017, an increase of $29.7 million or 7.9%. The Bank’s loans net of reserves at September 30, 2018 were $336.0 million, an increase of $27.0 million, or 8.7%, from the $309.0 million reported at December 31, 2017. Total deposits ending September 30, 2018, were $304.0 million as compared to $276.3 million at December 31, 2017, a $27.7 million increase or 10.0%. The Bank's stockholders' equity at September 30, 2018, was $43.6 million compared to $39.7 million at December 31, 2017, a $3.9 million or 9.8% increase.
   
“Despite having four rate increases over the past four quarters, our loan production continues to be strong. We generated a record $46.0 million in loan originations during the third quarter. We have also had respectful increases in our organic deposit growth.” Dennis G. Bedley, Chairman & CEO commented, “The third quarter was a continuation of trends that we have seen in recent quarters and represents an improvement in our overall performance. Rising rates, strong loan growth and increases in our deposit base all contributed to higher net interest income. Credit quality remains sound and the South Florida economy is continuing to be strong. There is more to be done but I continue to be pleased at our progress to produce value for our Shareholders.”

Legacy Bank of Florida, founded in 2006, is a locally owned and managed community Bank with offices in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Delray Beach and Pompano. The Bank specializes in business and professional banking, including commercial loan and deposit products, and a full line of retail and corporate cash management products. For additional information, please visit www.legacybankfl.com  Member FDIC

Forward-Looking Statements
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