— Record operating performance partially offset by a 21% reserve build —
First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company” or “First Business”) (Nasdaq:FBIZ) reported record net interest income and strong non-interest income, resulting in net income of $3.3 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.38, in the second quarter 2020. First Business’s robust operating performance during the quarter was offset by a $5.5 million provision for loan and lease losses and related 20.7% increase in the allowance for loan and leases losses primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The effort and dedication of the entire First Business team to