Article: Premier Bancorp, Inc. Announces 73% Increase in First Quarter Earnings.

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DOYLESTOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2002

Premier Bancorp, Inc. (AMEX:PPA), parent company of Premier Bank, headquartered in Doylestown, Pennsylvania announced today a 73% increase in net income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002 over the same period in 2001.

Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 was $802,000 or $.23 per common share on a diluted basis compared to $464,000 or $.14 per diluted share for the same period in 2001. Growth in the loan portfolio primarily fueled the increase in earnings. During the quarter, total assets grew $37 million or 8% to $488 million.

Both loans and deposits ...

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