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P Park NATIONAL CORPORATION NEWS RELEASE Park National Corporation reports financial results for second quarter and first half of 2021 7/26/2021 NEWARK , Ohio , July 26 , 2021 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Park National Corporation ( Park ) ( NYSE American : PRK ) today reported financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2021 ( three and six months ended June 30 , 2021 ) . Park's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $ 1.03 per common share , payable on September 10 , 2021 to common shareholders of record as of August 20 , 2021 . Park's net income for the second quarter of 2021 was $ 39.1 million , a 32.6 percent increase from $ 29.5 million for the second quarter of 2020. Second quarter 2021 net income per diluted common share was $ 2.38 , compared to $ 1.80 in the second quarter of 2020. Park's net income for the first half of 2021 was $ 82.0 million , a 58.0 percent increase from $ 51.9 million for the first half of 2020. Net income per diluted common share was $ 4.98 for the first half of 2021 , compared to $ 3.16 for the first half of 2020. Various governmental programs and economic conditions continue to affect performance reports throughout the financial industry . " Our positive results reflect the dedication of our associates , who've been unwavering in serving our clients throughout the ups and downs of the past year . From lending to digital services to philanthropic support - we do not take lightly the trust our communities place in Park National Bank , " Park Chairman David Trautman said . " We remain focused on delivering on our promises to local families and businesses . " Park's community - banking subsidiary , The Park National Bank , reported net income of $ 40.9 million for the second quarter of 2021 , a 33.0 percent increase compared to $ 30.8 million for the same period of 2020. Park National Bank reported net income of $ 86.0 million for the first half of 2021 , compared to $ 56.7 million for the first half of 2020 . 1