HANOVER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ledyard Financial Group, Inc., (ticker symbol LFGP) the holding company for Ledyard National Bank, was ranked among the Top 200 publicly traded banks and thrifts in the United States by American Banker Magazine for the fourth consecutive year. The rankings were based on return on average equity across three years. Ledyard Financial Group finished in the 146th position for 2018 with a three-year average ROAE of 9.14%.
Kathy Underwood, President and CEO of Ledyard Financial Group, Inc. stated, “Ledyard is honored to once again be recognized on this exceptional list of community banks by American Banker Magazine. Our focus on helping our clients plan for their financial futures while enhancing shareholder value continues to help us grow and strengthen as evidenced by our successful expansion into new markets within our state over this past year. To be recognized as the only New Hampshire community bank on this list is a true testament of our exceptional team members who are dedicated to our core values.”
Ledyard Financial Group, Inc., headquartered in Hanover, New Hampshire, is the holding company for Ledyard National Bank. Ledyard National Bank, founded in 1991, is a full service community bank offering a broad range of banking, investment, tax and wealth management services.
Ledyard Financial Group, Inc. shares can be bought and sold through the NASD sanctioned “OTC Markets” under the trading symbol LFGP. Shares may be traded through an individual’s broker. For more information, please refer to the “Investor Relations” section of the bank’s website at www.ledyardbank.com or contact the bank’s Chief Financial Officer, Gregory D. Steverson.
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