CONTACT: Mark W. Jaindl, President and Chief Executive Officer
Allentown, PA, May 19, 2020
American Bank Incorporated (OTC BB: AMBK), the parent company of American Bank, is pleased to announce that it has been ranked #48 among the top 200 community banks across the United States, according to a recent article by American Banker. The article lists the best performers based on the banks’ return on average equity over the past three years. American Bank was ranked the highest among banks located in the Lehigh Valley and second when compared to all banks throughout Pennsylvania.
American Bank’s return on average equity of 12.46% over the past three years was better than the median return on average equity of 11.46% in 2019 for community banks on this list, which are classified as banks and thrifts with less than $2 billion of assets. American Bank’s total assets were $641 million at year-end 2019.
President and CEO Mark Jaindl stated, “We are very proud to be ranked among the top performing community banks in the United States. This designation illustrates our commitment to superior quality and service which in turn has a positive impact on our profitability. The hard work and dedication put forth by our team members and the guidance of our Board of Directors was integral for us achieving this goal.”
In addition to this recent recognition, American Bank continues to be listed as a 5-Star Superior Bank by BauerFinancial, Inc., distinguishing it as one of the strongest financial institutions in the nation.
American Bank Incorporated common stock last traded at $11.80 per share. American Capital Trust I Preferred Securities last traded at $12.50 per share.
About American Bank
American Bank, headquartered in Allentown, PA, is a locally-owned community bank dedicated to serving customers in the Lehigh Valley over 20 years. American Bank is an early innovator of online banking technology and continues that tradition by providing customers across the country online services that make banking easy and convenient. Their online banking service, AmericanBank Online (available at AMBK.com), allows customers to bank using a full range of real-time online banking services including online bill pay, ACH Direct, transfers between accounts, transaction history, check images and e-Statements. At a time when customers need the ability to bank on the go, American Bank also has mobile banking and mobile deposit for consumer and business customers.
American Bank offers a complete selection of deposit and loan products and convenient services to suit the needs of consumers and businesses. Dedicated to providing customers superior, personalized customer service, American Bank offers some of the best loan and deposit rates available and as a result, has received the Bankrate.com® Top Tier award for consistently offering annual percentage yields (APYs) that were among the highest reported.
In addition, it is recognized as a 5-Star Superior rated financial institution (the highest rating possible) by Bauer Financial Inc., designating it as one of the strongest banks in the nation and was named one of the safest banks in the nation by MSN Money. American Bank was ranked #1 by the Morning Call’s Top Workplaces in the Lehigh Valley and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania.
AmericanBank Online is a registered trademark for the Internet financial services provided by American Bank, a state-chartered, FDIC-insured, full-service financial institution serving customers throughout the United States. American Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System. American Bank is FDIC insured and an Equal Housing Lender.
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