Ottawa Bancorp Q2 Earnings Rise as Scotiabank Increases Owens Corning Stake

Ottawa Bancorp, Inc. reported second‑quarter 2026 net income of $1.0 million, or $0.42 per share, up from $0.5 million a year earlier, and highlighted improvements in loan quality and a share repurchase program. President and CEO Craig M. Hepner credited higher yields on earning assets and disciplined funding‑cost management for the results.

Bank of Nova Scotia disclosed that it purchased approximately 12,190 shares of Owens Corning Inc., valued at about $1.3 million, adding to its holdings in the construction‑materials company during the first quarter.

Both announcements reflect ongoing financial activity in the North American banking and insurance sectors.