IBERIABANK Corp. (IBKC) Defends Loan Portfolio
IBERIABANK Corp. released a statement detailing its loan exposure to industries in its service area that have been impacted by the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and subsequent oil spill. The oil spill has led to the closure of fishing grounds in the Gulf of Mexico, which impacts the fishing and seafood industries. IBERIABANK Corporation said that the bank had only $10,000 of net loans outstanding as of 5/31/2010 to these industries. The oil spill has also led to reluctance by tourists to visit vacation areas on the Gulf Coast, which impacts the seasonal tourist industry. IBERIABANK Corporation…