First Independent Bank parent releases second-quarter financial report

Western Alliance Bancorporation reported itsfinancial results for the second quarter 2015. Highlights include:Net income of $34.7 million and earnings per share of $0.39Operating net income of $43.5 million and earnings per share of $0.49, excluding merger charges, debt valuation adjustments, gains on other real estate, and operating performance of Bridge Capital Holding.The Bridge merger, completed on June 30, increased total assets, gross loans, and deposits by $2.20 billion, $1.45 billion, an