Hingham Institution for Savings announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. The company's net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 was $3,205,000 or $1.51 per basic and diluted share as compared to $3,241,000 or $1.52 per basic and diluted share for the same period last year. The Bank's return on average equity for the first quarter of 2013 was 13.42%, and the return on average assets was 1.07%. Strong growth trends of recent years continued, as deposits increased by $69.1 million representing a 9% increase from March 31, 2012. Net interest income was $9,350,000 against $9,361,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $5,429,000 against $5,466,000 a year ago. Book value per share was $44.88 against $39.94 a year ago.

Hingham Institution for Savings announced that it anticipates opening its newest branch on the Island of Nantucket this summer.

Hingham Institution for Savings announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 22, 2013 to stockholders of record as of April 10, 2013.