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title: "CBAN: Earnings and margins improved, with strong loan growth and a pending merger supporting future outlook"
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description: "Net income and operating earnings rose sharply year-over-year and sequentially, driven by higher net interest income, margin expansion, and improved noninterest income. Loan growth remained strong, while deposits declined seasonally. The pending First Reliance merger and ongoing integration of TC Federal are expected to support future growth.Original document: Colony Bankcorp, Inc. [CBAN] SEC 8-K Current Report — Jul. 23 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# CBAN: Earnings and margins improved, with strong loan growth and a pending merger supporting future outlook

Net income and operating earnings rose sharply year-over-year and sequentially, driven by higher net interest income, margin expansion, and improved noninterest income. Loan growth remained strong, while deposits declined seasonally. The pending First Reliance merger and ongoing integration of TC Federal are expected to support future growth.

Original document: Colony Bankcorp, Inc. \[CBAN\] SEC 8-K Current Report — Jul. 23 2026

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