India, April 16 -- Westamerica Bancorp. (WABC), Thursday announced 11.9 percent decline in first quarter earnings compared to the prior year.

Currently, shares are at $53.43, up 0.13 points or 0.24 percent.

The parent of the Westamerica Bank reported first quarter earnings of $27.36 million, down from $31.04 million last year.

On a per share basis, earnings were $1.13, down 2.6 percent from $1.16 in the previous year.

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Income tax provision for the quarter was $9.33 million, compared to $11.09 million a year ago. The company said the quarterly results included a reversal of provision for credit losses of $300 thousand, which increased earnings per share ...