 SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 15, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Westamerica Bancorporation Nasdaq: WABC, parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the second quarter 2021 of 22.6 million and diluted earnings per common share EPS of 0.84. Second quarter 2021 results include make-whole interest income on corporate bonds redeemed prior to maturity, which increased EPS 0.04. These results compare to net income of 20.1 million and EPS of 0.75 for the first quarter 2021, which included make-whole interest income on corporate bonds redeemed before maturity that increased EPS 0.02. 