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  • MIL-OSI: Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2024 Results, Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.12 Per Share

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    OAK RIDGE, N.C., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc. (“Oak Ridge”; or the “Company”) (OTCPink: BKOR), the parent company of Bank of Oak Ridge (the “Bank”), announced unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, and a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share.

    Full Year 2024 Highlights

    • Earnings per share of $2.06 for 2024, compared to $2.10 for 2023.
    • Return on equity of 9.27% for 2024, compared to 10.38% for 2023.
    • Dividends declared per common share of $0.44 for 2024, compared to $0.30 for 2023.
    • Tangible book value per common share of $23.02 as of year-end 2024, compared to $22.78 at the end of the prior quarter-end, and $21.36 as of year-end 2023.
    • Net interest margin of 3.83% for 2024, compared to 3.86% for 2023.
    • Efficiency ratio of 67.7% for 2024, compared to 68.8% for 2023.
    • Loans receivable of $508.4 million as of December 31, 2024, up 6.9% (annualized) from $500.2 million as of the prior quarter-end, and up 10.2% from $461.9 million as of December 31, 2023.
    • Nonperforming assets to total assets of 0.53% as of December 31, 2024, compared to 0.45% as of the prior quarter-end end and 0.07% as of December 31, 2023.
    • Nonperforming assets were $3.5 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $2.9 million as of the prior quarter-end end and $461,000 as of December 31, 2023. $2.8 million of the $3.0 million increase in nonperforming assets from the prior year end to the current year end were due to the guaranteed and nonguaranteed balances of six Small Business Administration (“SBA”) 7(a) loans that moved to nonaccrual status during the third and fourth quarters of 2024. The balances as of December 31, 2024, of SBA nonperforming loans guaranteed and unguaranteed by the SBA were $2.1 million and $700,000, respectively.
    • Securities available-for-sale and held-to maturity of $104.4 million as of year-end 2024, up 7.5% (annualized) from $102.4 million as of the prior quarter-end, and down 5.6% from $110.6 million as of year-end 2023.
    • Total deposits of $531.3 million at quarter-end end, up 16.2% (annualized) from $510.5 million as of the prior quarter-end, and up 7.7% from $493.1 million as of year-end 2023.
    • Total short and long-term borrowings, junior subordinated notes, and subordinated debentures of $58.2 million at quarter-end end, down 67.96% (annualized) from $70.2 million as of the prior quarter-end, and unchanged from $58.2 million as of year-end 2023.
    • Total stockholders’ equity of $63.0 million as of year-end 2024, up 0.6% (annualized) from $62.9 million as of the prior quarter-end, and up 8.0% from $58.3 million as of year-end 2023. At December 31, 2024, the Bank’s Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) was 11.04%, down slightly from 11.18% as of December 31, 2023. A bank or savings institution electing to use the CBLR will generally be considered well-capitalized and to have met the risk-based and leverage capital requirements of the applicable capital regulations if it has a leverage ratio greater than 9.0%.
    • Ranked #8 in 2024 North Carolina Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loan production.
    • Recognized as one of American Banker’s Top 100 Publicly Traded Community Banks under $2 billion in assets. The rankings were based on three-year return on average equity (ROAE), a key measure of shareholder return, for 2021 to 2023.

    Tom Wayne, Chief Executive Officer, announced, “While our full-year earnings per share for 2024 decreased slightly to $2.06 compared to $2.10 for 2023, we saw significant positive developments. In 2024, we achieved loan growth of 10.2%, alongside strong deposit growth of 7.7%. Our tangible book value per common share increased to $23.02, up from $21.36 at the previous year-end. We declared cash dividends of $0.44 per common share, up from $0.30 in 2023. We implemented a 50,000 share repurchase program and repurchased 25,100 shares during 2024. Our net interest margin remained stable at 3.83% for 2024, and our capital and liquidity positions remained strong. Despite an increase in nonperforming assets to $3.5 million at the end of 2024, $2.8 million of this was due to six SBA loans moving to nonaccrual status, with $2.1 million guaranteed by the SBA. We are pleased to be ranked #8 in North Carolina for SBA 7(a) loan production and recognized among American Banker’s Top 100 Publicly Traded Community Banks under $2 billion in assets. We owe these accomplishments to our dedicated employees and the invaluable support of our Board of Directors. I am thankful for their continued commitment to serving our clients and ensuring the Bank’s enduring strength and success.”

    A quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock will be paid on March 3, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 18, 2025, which represents the 25th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the Company. “We are pleased to pay another quarterly cash dividend to our stockholders,” said Mr. Wayne. “Paying stockholders a portion of our earnings reflects our continuing commitment to enhance stockholder value.”

    The Company adopted and implemented a share repurchase program in the third quarter of 2024. There were no shares repurchased during the third quarter of 2024. During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company repurchased a total of 25,100 shares for $321,000.

    For 2024 and 2023, net interest income was $23.7 million and $22.1 million, respectively, and the net interest margin was 3.83% in 2024 compared to 3.86% in 2023, a decrease of three basis points. For the three months ending December 31, 2024 and 2023, net interest income was $6.3 million and $5.7 million, respectively. For the three months ending December 31, 2024, the net interest margin increased 13 basis points to 3.92%, compared to 3.79% in 2023.

    For 2024, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $1.4 million, compared to a provision for credit losses of $727,000 in 2023. For the three months ending December 31, 2024, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $514,000, compared to a provision for credit losses of $432,000 in the same period in 2023. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.05% on December 31, 2024 and 2023. Nonperforming assets represented 0.53% of total assets on December 31, 2024, compared to 0.07% on December 31, 2023. The recorded balances of nonperforming loans were $3.5 million on December 31, 2024, compared to $461,000 on December 31, 2023. The $3.0 million increase in nonperforming loans from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024, was primarily attributable to six SBA 7(a) loans totaling $2.8 million moving to nonaccrual status during the third quarter of 2024, of which $2.1 million is guaranteed by the SBA. The SBA loans are also secured by real estate and personal guarantees.

    Noninterest income totaled $3.2 million and $3.9 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively. There were increases and decreases in components of noninterest income from 2023 to 2024, with the following categories significantly contributing to the overall net decrease: Service charges on deposit accounts were $234,000 for 2024 compared to $169,000 in 2023. The increase was due to a new deposit account fee established in 2024 that was not in effect during 2023. Income from Small Business Investment Company investments were $211,000 for 2024 compared to $395,000 in 2023. The Company received fewer income distributions from Small Business Investment Company investments in 2024 compared to 2023. Other service charges and fees were $380,000 for 2024 compared to $524,000 in 2023. The decrease is due to fees realized on a sold deposit relationship in 2023 with no comparable fees in 2024.

    Noninterest income totaled $784,000 and $918,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. There were increases and decreases in components of noninterest income from 2023 to 2024, with the following categories significantly contributing to the overall net decrease: Service charges on deposit accounts were $836,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to $628,000 in the 2023 quarter. The increase was due to a new deposit account fee established in 2024. Income from Small Business Investment Company investments was $209,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, with no comparable income in 2024. The Company received fewer income distributions from Small Business Investment Company investments in 2024 compared to the 2023 quarter.

    Noninterest expense totaled $18.3 million and $17.9 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively. There were increases and decreases in components of noninterest expense from 2023 to 2024, with the following categories significantly contributing to the overall net increase of $409,000: Occupancy expense was $1.3 million for 2024 compared to $1.1 million in 2023. The increase in occupancy expense is mostly due to higher property maintenance expenses in 2024 compared to 2023. Equipment expense was $595,000 for 2024 compared to $872,000 for 2023. The decrease in equipment expense is mostly due to lower equipment depreciation expense in 2024 compared to 2023. Data and items processing expense was $2.3 million for 2024 compared to $2.0 million for 2023. The increase in data and items processing expense is mostly due to higher software licensing fees paid or payable to our core processing vendor. Professional and advertising expenses were $1.2 million for 2024 compared to $1.4 million for 2023. The decrease in professional and advertising expenses is mostly due to decreases in information technology contracted services in 2024 compared to 2023. Telecommunications expense was $278,000 for 2024 compared to $438,000 for 2023. The decrease in telecommunications expense is mostly due to the reduction in unnecessary or redundant telecommunications expenses.

    Noninterest expense totaled $4.7 million and $4.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. There were increases and decreases in components of noninterest expense from 2023 to 2024, with the following categories significantly contributing to the overall net increase of $267,000: Salaries were $2.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $2.1 million for 2023. The increase in salaries is mostly due to higher salaries and incentive payments to employees for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. Employee benefits were $370,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $270,000 for 2023. The increase in employee benefits is mostly due to higher expenses related to the Bank’s employee stock ownership plan and employee benefits for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. Occupancy expenses were $321,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $274,000 for 2023. The increase in occupancy expense is mostly due to higher property maintenance expenses in the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Equipment expense was $134,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $214,000 for 2023. The decrease in equipment expense is mostly due to lower equipment depreciation expense in the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to 2023. Data and items processing expense was $602,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $494,000 for 2023. The increase in data and items processing expense is mostly due to higher software licensing fees paid or payable to our core processing vendor.

    About Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc., and Bank of Oak Ridge
    At Bank of Oak Ridge, we pride ourselves on knowing your name when you walk through our door. Whether in-person or through our digital offerings, managing your financial well-being is easy, safe, and convenient. We are the longest-running employee-owned community bank in the Triad and have served community members, local businesses, and non-profit organizations since 2000. Learn more about what makes Bank of Oak Ridge the Triad’s community bank by visiting one of our convenient locations in Greensboro, High Point, Summerfield, and Oak Ridge.

    Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc. (OTC Pink: BKOR) is the holding company for Bank of Oak Ridge. Bank of Oak Ridge is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

    Awards & Recognitions | Best Bank in the Triad | Triad’s Top Workplace Finalist | 2016 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Business Ethics | Triad’s Healthiest Employer Winner

    Banking for Business & Personal | Mobile & Online Banking | Worldwide ATM | Debit, Credit + Rewards | Checking, Savings & Money Market | Loans + SBA | Mortgage | Insurance | Wealth Management

    Let’s Talk | 336.644.9944 | www.BankofOakRidge.com | Extended Interactive Teller Machine Hours at all Triad Locations

    Forward-looking Information This earnings release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of the Company and on the information available to management at the time that these disclosures were prepared. These statements can be identified by the use of the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate” and “believe,” variations of these words and other similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, (1) competition in the Company’s markets, (2) changes in the interest rate environment, (3) general national, regional or local economic conditions may be less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality and the possible impairment of collectability of loans, (4) legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in accounting standards, (5) significant changes in the federal and state legal and regulatory environment and tax laws, and (6) the impact of changes in monetary and fiscal policies, laws, rules and regulations. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

               
    OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (Dollars in thousands, except share data)
      December 31,
    		   September 30,
    		   December 31,
    		      
      2024   2024   2023      
    ASSETS (unaudited)   (unaudited)   (audited)      
    Cash and due from banks $ 8,075     $ 10,522     $ 7,792        
    Interest-bearing deposits with banks   13,102       11,308       12,633        
    Total cash and cash equivalents   21,177       21,830       20,425        
    Securities available-for-sale   85,714       83,769       91,849        
    Securities held-to-maturity, net of allowance for credit losses   18,662       18,668       18,706        
    Restricted stock, at cost   3,439       4,006       2,404        
    Loans receivable   514,292       505,521       466,796        
    Allowance for credit losses   (5,388 )     (5,354 )     (4,920 )      
    Net loans receivable   508,904       500,167       461,876        
    Property and equipment, net   8,664       8,827       8,366        
    Accrued interest receivable   3,135       3,098       2,580        
    Bank owned life insurance   6,268       6,244       6,178        
    Right-of-use assets – operating leases   2,166       2,242       2,466        
    Other assets   5,553       4,613       4,544        
    Total assets $ 663,682     $ 653,464     $ 619,394        
    LIABILITIES          
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 119,851     $ 114,152     $ 99,702        
    Interest-bearing deposits   411,464       396,346       393,442        
    Total deposits   531,315       510,498       493,144        
    Federal Funds purchased   1,725       –       –        
    Short-term borrowings   18,000       52,000       40,000        
    Long-term borrowings   22,000       –       –        
    Junior subordinated notes – trust preferred securities   8,248       8,248       8,248        
    Subordinated debentures, net of discount   9,983       9,973       9,943        
    Lease liabilities – operating leases   2,166       2,242       2,466        
    Accrued interest payable   709       1,021       1,154        
    Other liabilities   6,546       6,579       6,091        
    Total liabilities   600,692       590,561       561,046        
    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
    Common stock   26,733       27,100       26,736        
    Retained earnings   37,771       36,575       33,365        
    Net unrealized loss on debt securities, net of tax   (1,771 )     (412 )     (1,580 )      
    Net unrealized gain (loss) on hedging derivative instruments, net of tax   257       (360 )     (173 )      
    Total accumulated other comprehensive loss   (1,514 )     (772 )     (1,753 )      
    Total stockholders’ equity   62,990       62,903       58,348        
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 663,682     $ 653,464     $ 619,394        
    Common shares outstanding   2,736,770       2,732,720       2,732,020        
    Common shares authorized   50,000,000       50,000,000       50,000,000        
               
               
    OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (Dollars in thousands, except share data)
      Three Months Ended
    		   For the year ended
      December 31,
    		   September 30,
    		   December 31,
    		   December 31,
    		   December 31,
      2024   2024   2023   2024   2023
    Interest and dividend income:          
    Loans and fees on loans $ 8,212     $ 7,971     $ 6,999     $ 31,076     $ 25,150  
    Interest on deposits in banks   217       275       240       887       903  
    Restricted stock dividends   64       67       45       241       186  
    Interest on investment securities   1,279       1,402       1,493       5,578       5,215  
    Total interest and dividend income   9,772       9,715       8,777       37,782       31,454  
    Interest expense          
    Deposits   2,700       2,758       2,168       10,268       6,242  
    Short-term and long-term debt   786       961       925       3,777       3,155  
    Total interest expense   3,486       3,719       3,093       14,045       9,397  
    Net interest income   6,286       5,996       5,684       23,737       22,057  
    Provision for credit losses   514       261       432       1,361       727  
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses   5,772       5,735       5,252       22,376       21,330  
    Noninterest income:          
    Service charges on deposit accounts   234       231       169       836       628  
    Gain on sale of securities   19       –       –       19       77  
    Brokerage commissions on mortgage loans   –       –       –       –       43  
    Insurance commissions   125       169       121       553       462  
    Gain on sale of Small Business Administration loans   –       –       –       –       475  
    Debit and credit card interchange income   285       292       301       1,174       1,225  
    Income from Small Business Investment Company investments   –       111       209       211       395  
    Income earned on bank owned life insurance   23       23       23       90       82  
    Other Service Charges and Fees   98       98       95       380       524  
    Total noninterest income   784       924       918       3,263       3,911  
    Noninterest expenses:          
    Salaries   2,198       2,287       2,112       8,962       8,777  
    Employee Benefits   370       310       270       1,294       1,177  
    Occupancy   321       358       274       1,325       1,092  
    Equipment   134       143       214       595       872  
    Data and Item Processing   602       607       494       2,255       1,959  
    Professional & Advertising   298       332       295       1,249       1,377  
    Stationary and Supplies   21       32       36       131       129  
    Telecommunications   65       71       48       278       438  
    FDIC Assessment   118       118       110       460       418  
    Other expense   441       438       448       1,711       1,612  
    Total noninterest expenses   4,568       4,696       4,301       18,260       17,851  
    Income before income taxes   1,988       1,963       1,869       7,379       7,390  
    Income tax expense   461       460       392       1,706       1,648  
    Net income and income available to common shareholders $ 1,527     $ 1,503     $ 1,477     $ 5,673     $ 5,742  
    Basic income per common share $ 0.56     $ 0.54     $ 0.54     $ 2.06     $ 2.10  
    Diluted income per common share $ 0.56     $ 0.54     $ 0.54     $ 2.06     $ 2.10  
    Basic weighted average shares outstanding   2,744,609       2,761,870       2,732,720       2,752,991       2,728,094  
    Diluted weighted average shares outstanding   2,744,609       2,761,870       2,732,720       2,752,991       2,728,094  
               
               
    OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
    Selected Financial Data
      As Of Or For The Three Months Ended,
      December 31,
    		   September 30,
    		   June 30,
    		   March 31,
    		   December 31,
      2024   2024   2024   2024   2023
    Return on average common stockholders’ equity1   9.63 %     9.56 %     8.57 %     9.31 %     10.44 %
    Tangible book value per share $ 23.02     $ 22.78     $ 21.95     $ 21.56     $ 21.36  
    Return on average assets1   0.91 %     0.91 %     0.80 %     0.88 %     0.95 %
    Net interest margin1   3.92 %     3.81 %     3.81 %     3.79 %     3.79 %
    Efficiency ratio   64.6 %     67.9 %     70.0 %     68.3 %     65.2 %
    Nonperforming assets to total assets   0.53 %     0.45 %     0.08 %     0.06 %     0.07 %
    Allowance for credit losses to total loans   1.05 %     1.06 %     1.06 %     1.03 %     1.05 %
    1Annualized                                      
                                           

    Contact: Skylar Mearing, Marketing Director
    Phone: 336.662.4840

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI Australia: $1.5 million for extended Flying-Fox Roost Management—Local Government Grant Program

    Source: Government of Queensland

    Issued: 30 Jan 2025

    • Seven Queensland local governments will receive funding under the latest round of Queensland’s Flying-Fox Roost Management—Local Government Grant Program.
    • The councils will receive a total of $250,000 for nine separate flying-fox roost management projects.
    • Originally a four-year $2 million initiative ending in 2024, the grant program has been allocated an additional $1.5 million to extend it for a further three years.

    Local communities are the winners with Queensland councils continuing to receive funding to reduce nuisance from flying-fox roosts and for projects helping residents and businesses co-exist with flying-foxes.

    Originally a four-year $2 million initiative, ending in 2024, the Flying-Fox Roost Management – Local Government Grant Program has received an extra $1.5 million to extend it for a further three years.

    The latest round of the program will see seven Queensland councils receive a total of $250,000, for nine flying-fox roost management projects.

    Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) Deputy Director-General Mr Ben Klaassen said councils will use the funding for projects to prepare roost management plans, undertake roost management activities and for programs to make it easier for residents to live near flying-fox roosts.

    “Flying-foxes are essential for the survival of native forests but they can also pose significant challenges for councils that have roosts in parks and reserves in urban areas,” Mr Klaassen said.

    “The new funding will help councils address these challenges and reduce the nuisance impacts of flying-fox roosts on nearby communities”

    DETSI is working closely with the Local Government Association of Queensland to ensure funds are targeted to the areas of greatest need.

    Scenic Rim Regional Council Mayor Tom Sharp said earlier funding received through this program helped develop Council’s “Scenic Rim Flying-Fox Management Strategy 2023–2028” to reduce negative interaction between flying-foxes and residents, while acknowledging their status as protected species.

    “We are delighted to receive further funding through this latest grant round which will support ‘on ground’ management action under the strategy,” Cr Sharp said.

    View more information on flying-foxes.

    Funds have been allocated to:

    • Logan City Council: $16,120 to develop management plans for two flying-fox roosts
    • City of Gold Coast: $29,826 for vegetation management at two roosts and $6,540 to update Council’s ‘Statement of Management Intent’ for flying-fox roosts
    • Mount Isa Regional Council: $38,500 to develop a region-wide roost management plan
    • Sunshine Coast Regional Council: $34,397 to develop a region-wide roost management plan
    • Scenic Rim Council: $45,500 for roost management actions at Rathdowney and $25,550 for roost management actions at Canungra
    • Ipswich City Council: $16,500 to enhance a flying-fox roost at Woodend through weed management and understorey planting which will increase the heat stress resilience of the roost
    • Whitsunday Regional Council: $42,000 for a residents’ grant program.

    The next round of the grant program will open for applications in early 2025.

    MIL OSI News –

  • MIL-OSI: Truxton Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Truxton Corporation, the parent company for Truxton Trust Company (“Truxton” or “the Bank”) and subsidiaries, announced its operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. Fourth quarter net income attributable to common shareholders was $4.99 million, or $1.74 per diluted share, compared to $4.23 million, or $1.46 per diluted share, for the same quarter in 2023.

    For the year ended December 31, 2024, net income increased by 5% to $18.4 million from $17.5 million in 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2024, earnings per diluted share rose to $6.34 from $6.02, an increase of 5% from 2023.

    “Truxton grew earnings again in 2024, despite the headwinds of mostly one-time expenses related to our technology and physical office upgrades,” said Truxton Chairman Tom Stumb. “Net Interest Income grew 7% and Wealth revenue increased 17% year-over-year, and we believe we are positioned well for 2025. Truxton continues to succeed as we drive successful outcomes for our clients through our dedication to service and sophisticated, sage advice.”

    Key Highlights

    • Non-interest income was $5.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, which was $173 thousand higher than the third quarter of 2024 and $1.4 million over the fourth quarter of 2023. Excluding gains and losses on the sale of securities, Wealth revenue constituted 90% of non-interest income in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 95% for the third quarter of 2024 and to 94% for fourth quarter of 2023. Other non-interest income was elevated due to a large non-recurring payment from an SBIC fund in which we are invested.
    • Non-interest expense was $230 thousand lower in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the third, driven largely by the timing of certain expense accruals and a refund of some costs related to our bank technology upgrade recognized in the third quarter.
    • Loans increased 1% to $670 million at quarter end compared to $665 million at September 30, 2024, and were up 2% compared to $658 million at December 31, 2023.
    • Total deposits decreased by 3% from $889 million at September 30, 2024, to $866 million at December 31, 2024, and were 11% higher in comparison to $782 million at December 31, 2023. Truxton continues to fund its growth from a single banking location led by its commitment to provide what it believes is superior deposit operations service and technology.
    • Asset quality remains sound at Truxton. The Bank had $11 thousand of non-performing assets at December 31, 2024. Truxton had $4 thousand in charge-offs in the fourth quarter of 2024, $9 thousand in the trailing quarter, and $8 thousand of recoveries in the fourth quarter of 2023.
    • Net interest margin for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 2.79%, an increase of 10 basis points from the 2.69% experienced in the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and an increase of 1 basis point from the 2.78% recorded in the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Cost of funds was 3.08% in the fourth quarter of 2024, down from 3.48% in the third quarter of 2024, and 3.15% in the fourth quarter of 2023.
    • Allowance for credit losses, excluding that for unfunded commitments, was $6.4 million at quarter end December 31, 2024, compared to $6.4 million at September 30, 2024, and $6.3 million at December 31, 2023. For those three periods, such allowance amounts were each 0.96% of gross loans outstanding at each period end. For the same three periods, the Bank’s allowance for unfunded commitments was $483 thousand, $409 thousand, and $412 thousand, respectively.
    • The Bank’s capital position remains strong. Its Tier 1 leverage ratio was 10.63% at December 31, 2024, compared to 10.46% at September 30, 2024, and 10.53% at December 31, 2023. Book value per common share was $34.42, $33.30, and $30.31 at December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively.
    • During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, Truxton Corporation paid dividends of $2.72 per common share, inclusive of a $1.00 special cash dividend, and repurchased 62,382 shares of its common stock for $4.2 million in the aggregate, or an average price of $66.97 per share.

    About Truxton
    Truxton is a premier provider of wealth, banking, and family office services for wealthy individuals, their families, and their business interests. Serving clients across the world, Truxton’s vastly experienced team of professionals provides customized solutions to its clients’ complex financial needs. Founded in 2004 in Nashville, Tennessee, Truxton upholds its original guiding principle: do the right thing. Truxton Trust Company is a subsidiary of financial holding company, Truxton Corporation (OTCPK: TRUX). For more information, visit truxtontrust.com.

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    Austin Branstetter   Swan Burrus
    615-250-0783   615-250-0773
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    Truxton Corporation
    Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (000’s)
    (Unaudited)
           
      December 31,
    2024*    		 September 30,
    2024*    		 December 31,
    2023*
    ASSETS      
    Cash and due from financial institutions $ 4,225   $ 5,499   $ 4,272  
    Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions   25,698     24,678     3,417  
    Federal funds sold   4,054     4,816     1,537  
    Cash and cash equivalents   33,977     34,993     9,226  
           
    Time deposits in other financial institutions   245     245     490  
    Securities available for sale   258,322     295,905     259,926  
           
    Gross loans, excluding Paycheck Protection Program   669,962     664,630     657,811  
    Allowance for credit losses   (6,433 )   (6,358 )   (6,304 )
    Paycheck Protection Program Loans   20     27     29  
    Net loans   663,549     658,299     651,536  
           
    Bank owned life insurance   16,722     16,602     10,808  
    Restricted equity securities   2,272     2,261     1,858  
    Premises and equipment, net   3,293     3,328     189  
    Accrued interest receivable   4,567     4,954     4,388  
    Deferred tax asset, net   5,257     4,649     6,010  
    Other assets   15,577     14,017     10,839  
           
    Total assets $ 1,003,781   $ 1,035,253   $ 955,270  
           
           
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Deposits      
    Non-interest bearing $ 126,016   $ 116,149   $ 123,918  
    Interest bearing $ 740,406   $ 772,612   $ 658,061  
    Total deposits   866,422     888,761     781,979  
           
    Federal funds purchased   –     –     –  
    Swap counterparty cash collateral   4,230     1,890     4,060  
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances   8,250     13,250     4,500  
    Federal Reserve Bank Term Funding Program advances   –     10,000     53,800  
    Subordinated debt   14,426     14,401     14,327  
    Other liabilities   11,747     11,405     8,922  
    Total liabilities   905,075     939,707     867,588  
           
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Common stock, $0.10 par value $ 286   $ 285   $ 289  
    Additional paid-in capital   28,945     28,729     31,457  
    Retained earnings   61,316     62,548     51,679  
    Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   (10,252 )   (9,434 )   (13,279 )
    Net Income $ 18,411   $ 13,418   $ 17,536  
    Total shareholders’ equity   98,706     95,546     87,682  
           
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 1,003,781   $ 1,035,253   $ 955,270  
           
           
    *The information is preliminary, unaudited and based on company data available at the time of presentation.
           
    Truxton Corporation
    Consolidated Statements of Net Income
    (000’s)
    (Unaudited)
                       
      Three Months Ended   Year To Date
      December 31,
    2024*    		   September 30,
    2024*    		   December 31,
    2023*    		   December 31,
    2024*    		   December 31,
    2023*
    Non-interest income                  
    Wealth management services $ 5,242     $ 5,267   $ 4,435     $ 20,597     $ 17,657  
    Service charges on deposit accounts   85       92     111       360       461  
    Securities gains (losses), net   (122 )     0     (445 )     (335 )     (386 )
    Bank owned life insurance income   124       90     56       333       216  
    Other   391       98     115       1,164       524  
    Total non-interest income   5,720         5,547     4,272         22,119         18,472  
                       
    Interest income                  
    Loans, including fees $ 10,354     $ 10,654   $ 10,495     $ 41,721     $ 37,804  
    Taxable securities   3,039       3,361     2,554       11,932       9,350  
    Tax-exempt securities   217       222     210       834       876  
    Interest bearing deposits   348       488     198       1,475       695  
    Federal funds sold   75       113     41       288       101  
    Total interest income   14,033         14,838     13,498         56,250         48,826  
                       
    Interest expense                  
    Deposits   6,798       7,667     6,048       27,854       20,881  
    Short-term borrowings   90       260     685       1,294       2,154  
    Long-term borrowings   85       51     23       164       490  
    Subordinated debentures   188       188     187       752       771  
    Total interest expense   7,161         8,166     6,943         30,064         24,296  
                       
    Net interest income   6,872         6,672     6,555         26,186         24,530  
                       
    Provision for credit losses   145       105     215       217       296  
                       
    Net interest income after provision for loan losses   6,727         6,567     6,340         25,969         24,234  
                       
    Total revenue, net   12,447         12,114     10,612         48,088         42,706  
                       
    Non interest expense                  
    Salaries and employee benefits   4,635       4,044     3,563       16,652       14,810  
    Occupancy   326       315     272       1,578       1,185  
    Furniture and equipment   107       115     24       300       76  
    Data processing   282       625     389       1,763       1,703  
    Wealth management processing fees   195       221     166       838       729  
    Advertising and public relations   96       27     109       206       248  
    Professional services   247       609     285       1,337       941  
    FDIC insurance assessments   33       80     225       423       460  
    Other   291       406     322       2,024       901  
    Total non interest expense   6,212         6,442     5,355         25,121         21,053  
                       
    Income before income taxes   6,235         5,672     5,257         22,967         21,653  
                       
    Income tax expense   1,242       1,102     1,028       4,556       4,117  
                       
    Net income $ 4,993       $ 4,570     $ 4,229       $ 18,411       $ 17,536  
                       
    Earnings per share:                  
    Basic $ 1.74     $ 1.58   $ 1.46     $ 6.35     $ 6.04  
    Diluted $ 1.74     $ 1.57   $ 1.46     $ 6.34     $ 6.02  
             
    *The information is preliminary, unaudited and based on company data available at the time of presentation. Totals may not foot due to rounding.        
             
    Truxton Corporation  
    Selected Quarterly Financial data  
    At Or For The Three Months Ended  
    (000’s)  
    (Unaudited)  
             
      December 31,
    2024*    		 September 30,
    2024*    		 December 31,
    2023*    		  
             
    Per Common Share Data        
    Net income attributable to common shareholders, per share        
    Basic $1.74   $1.58   $1.46    
    Diluted $1.74   $1.57   $1.46    
    Book value per common share $34.42   $33.30   $30.31    
    Tangible book value per common share $34.42   $33.30   $30.31    
    Basic weighted average common shares 2,787,805   2,819,035   2,821,846    
    Diluted weighted average common shares 2,792,363   2,823,728   2,828,274    
    Common shares outstanding at period end 2,867,850   2,869,015   2,893,064    
             
             
    Selected Balance Sheet Data        
    Tangible common equity (TCE) ratio 9.83%   9.23%   9.18%    
    Average Loans $667,957   $652,624   $653,804    
    Average earning assets (1) $998,861   $1,006,370   $956,793    
    Average total assets $1,025,415   $1,029,802   $960,852    
    Average shareholders’ equity $97,026   $94,225   $81,759    
             
             
    Selected Asset Quality Measures        
    Nonaccrual loans $0   $0   $0    
    90+ days past due still accruing $11   $11   $0    
    Total nonperforming loans $11   $11   $0    
    Total nonperforming assets $11   $11   $0    
    Net charge offs (recoveries) $4   $9   ($8)    
    Nonperforming loans to assets 0.00%   0.00%   0.00%    
    Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.00%   0.00%   0.00%    
    Nonperforming assets to total loans and other real estate 0.00%   0.00%   0.00%    
    Allowance for credit losses to total loans 0.96%   0.96%   0.96%    
    Net charge offs to average loans 0.00%   0.00%   0.00%    
             
             
    Capital Ratios (Bank Subsidiary Only)        
    Tier 1 leverage 10.63%   10.46%   10.53%    
    Common equity tier 1 15.19%   15.17%   14.58%    
    Total risk-based capital 16.15%   16.11%   15.53%    
             
    Selected Performance Ratios        
    Efficiency ratio 48.45%   52.72%   47.07%    
    Return on average assets (ROA) 1.94%   1.77%   1.75%    
    Return on average shareholders’ equity (ROE) 20.47%   19.29%   20.52%    
    Return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE) 20.47%   19.29%   20.52%    
    Net interest margin 2.79%   2.69%   2.78%    
             
    *The information is preliminary, unaudited and based on company data available at the time of presentation.  
    (1) Average earning assets is the daily average of earning assets. Earning assets consists of loans, mortgage loans held for sale, federal funds sold, deposits with banks, and investment securities.  
             
    Truxton Corporation  
    Yield Tables  
    For The Periods Indicated  
    (000’s)  
    (Unaudited)  
                                   
    The following table sets forth the amount of our average balances, interest income or interest expense for each category of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities and the average interest rate for interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, net interest spread and net interest margin for the periods indicated below:  
     
     
      Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended  
      December 31, 2024*   September 30, 2024*   December 31, 2023*  
                                   
      Average
    Balances    		 Rates/
    Yields (%)    		   Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		   Average
    Balances    		 Rates/
    Yields (%)    		   Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		   Average
    Balances    		 Rates/
    Yields (%)    		   Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		  
                                   
    Earning Assets                              
    Loans $667,957   6.08   $10,215   $652,624   6.41   $10,520   $653,804   6.18   $10,183  
    Loan fees $0   0.09   $146   $0   0.08   $134   $0   0.19   $312  
    Loans with fees   667,957   6.17   $10,361     652,624   6.49   $10,654   $653,804   6.37   $10,495  
    Mortgage loans held for sale $0   0.00   $0   $0   0.00   $0   $0   0.00   $0  
    Federal funds sold $6,232   4.71   $75   $8,367   5.28   $113   $2,985   5.41   $41  
    Deposits with banks $28,570   4.85   $348   $35,784   5.43   $488   $14,240   5.51   $198  
    Investment securities – taxable $260,605   4.66   $3,039   $273,488   4.92   $3,361   $248,778   4.11   $2,554  
    Investment securities – tax-exempt $35,497   3.65   $217   $36,107   3.67   $222   $36,986   3.39   $210  
    Total Earning Assets $998,861   5.64   $14,040   $1,006,370   5.92   $14,838   $956,793   5.65   $13,498  
    Non interest earning assets                              
    Allowance for loan losses   (6,359)             (6,224)             (6,123)          
    Cash and due from banks $5,985           $6,529           $5,402          
    Premises and equipment $3,305           $3,370           $119          
    Accrued interest receivable $3,721           $3,746           $3,575          
    Other real estate $0           $0           $0          
    Other assets $36,453           $34,150           $30,404          
    Unrealized gain (loss) on inv. securities   (16,551)             (18,139)             (29,318)          
    Total Assets $1,025,415           $1,029,802           $960,852          
    Interest bearing liabilities                              
    Interest bearing demand $329,625   3.26   $2,703   $333,177   3.60   $3,018   $345,966   3.42   $2,984  
    Savings and money market $200,257   2.83   $1,427   $195,751   3.60   $1,773   $138,244   2.95   $1,027  
    Time deposits – retail $13,170   3.39   $112   $13,505   3.40   $115   $16,343   3.18   $131  
    Time deposits – wholesale $228,144   4.46   $2,556   $226,673   4.85   $2,761   $165,756   4.56   $1,906  
    Total interest bearing deposits $771,196   3.51   $6,798   $769,106   3.97   $7,667   $666,309   3.6   $6,048  
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances $9,554   3.48   $85   $5,728   3.50   $51   $4,500   1.98   $23  
    Subordinated debt $14,520   5.08   $188   $14,656   4.53   $188   $14,422   5.08   $187  
    Other borrowings $12,369   4.04   $90   $24,011   4.22   $259   $60,859   4.39   $685  
    Total borrowed funds $36,443   3.90   $363   $44,395   4.40   $499   $79,781   4.39   $895  
    Total interest bearing liabilities $807,639   3.52   $7,161   $813,501   3.99   $8,166   $746,090   3.69   $6,943  
    Net interest rate spread   2.12   $6,879     1.93   $6,672     1.96   $6,555  
    Non-interest bearing deposits $115,593           $118,216           $126,534          
    Other liabilities $5,157           $3,860           $6,469          
    Shareholder’s equity $97,026           $94,225           $81,759          
    Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity $1,025,415           $1,029,802           $960,852          
    Cost of funds   3.08         3.48         3.15      
    Net interest margin   2.79         2.69         2.78      
                                   
               
    *The information is preliminary, unaudited and based on company data available at the time of presentation. Totals may not foot due to rounding.          
                                   
    Yield Table Assumptions – Average loan balances are inclusive of nonperforming loans. Yields computed on tax-exempt instruments are on a tax equivalent basis. Net interest spread is calculated as the yields realized on interest-bearing assets less the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is the result of net interest income calculated on a tax-equivalent basis divided by average interest earning assets for the period. Changes in net interest income are attributed to either changes in average balances (volume change) or changes in average rates (rate change) for earning assets and sources of funds on which interest is received or paid. Volume change is calculated as change in volume times the previous rate while rate change is change in rate times the previous volume. Changes not due solely to volume or rate changes are allocated to volume change and rate change in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each category.
    Truxton Corporation  
    Yield Tables  
    For The Periods Indicated  
    (000’s)  
    (Unaudited)  
    The following table sets forth the amount of our average balances, interest income or interest expense for each category of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities and the average interest rate for interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, net interest spread and net interest margin for the periods indicated below:  
     
     
      Twelve Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended    
      December 31, 2024*     December 31, 2023*    
      Average
    Balances    		 Rates/
    Yields (%)    		   Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		     Average
    Balances    		 Rates/
    Yields (%)    		   Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		    
                             
    Earning Assets                        
    Loans $658,226   6.28   $41,328     $635,059   5.85   $37,150    
    Loan fees $0   0.08   $504     $0   0.10   $654    
    Loans with fees $658,226   6.36   $41,832     $635,059   5.95   $37,804    
    Mortgage loans held for sale $0   0.00   $0     $0   0.00   $0    
    Federal funds sold $5,592   5.08   $289     $1,907   5.21   $101    
    Deposits with banks $27,967   5.27   $1,475     $13,711   5.07   $695    
    Investment securities – taxable $259,313   4.6   $11,931     $247,483   3.78   $9,350    
    Investment securities – tax-exempt $34,867   3.57   $834     $38,410   3.40   $876    
    Total Earning Assets $985,965   5.76   $56,361     $936,570   5.26   $48,826    
    Non interest earning assets                        
    Allowance for loan losses   (6,299)               (6,087)            
    Cash and due from banks $6,161               5,960            
    Premises and equipment $2,662             $154            
    Accrued interest receivable $3,730             $3,271            
    Other real estate $0             $0            
    Other assets $33,513             $29,175            
    Unrealized gain (loss) on inv. securities   (19,553)               (26,891)            
    Total Assets $1,006,179             $942,152            
    Interest bearing liabilities                        
    Interest bearing demand $333,322   3.5   $11,681     $351,956   3.20   $11,247    
    Savings and Money Market $183,557   3.33   $6,121     $134,518   2.50   $3,368    
    Time deposits – Retail $14,275   3.41   $486     $17,168   2.53   $435    
    Time Deposits – Wholesale $207,457   4.61   $9,566     $143,922   4.05   $5,832    
    Total interest bearing deposits $738,611   3.77   $27,854     $647,564   3.22   $20,882    
    Federal home Loan Bank advances $5,476   2.95   $164     $12,355   3.91   $490    
    Subordinated debt $14,565   5.08   $752     $14,831   5.12   $771    
    Other borrowings $31,032   4.41   $1,294     $47,985   4.42   $2,153    
    Total borrowed funds $51,073   4.26   $2,210     $75,171   4.48   $3,414    
    Total interest bearing liabilities $789,685   3.80   $30,064     $722,735   3.36   $24,296    
    Net interest rate spread   1.95   $26,297       1.90   $24,530    
    Non-interest bearing deposits $119,150             $135,909            
    Other liabilities $4,424             $4,810            
    Shareholder’s equity $92,920             $78,619            
    Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity $1,006,179             $942,073            
    Cost of funds   3.30           2.82        
    Net interest margin   2.71           2.67        
                             
    *The information is preliminary, unaudited and based on company data available at the time of presentation.          
     
    Yield Table Assumptions – Average loan balances are inclusive of nonperforming loans. Yields computed on tax-exempt instruments are on a tax equivalent basis. Net interest spread is calculated as the yields realized on interest-bearing assets less the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is the result of net interest income calculated on a tax-equivalent basis divided by average interest earning assets for the period. Changes in net interest income are attributed to either changes in average balances (volume change) or changes in average rates (rate change) for earning assets and sources of funds on which interest is received or paid. Volume change is calculated as change in volume times the previous rate while rate change is change in rate times the previous volume. Changes not due solely to volume or rate changes are allocated to volume change and rate change in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each category.
     

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  • MIL-OSI: Red River Bancshares, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ALEXANDRIA, La., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red River Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: RRBI), the holding company for Red River Bank (the “Bank”), announced today its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024.

    Net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $9.3 million, or $1.37 per diluted common share (“EPS”), an increase of $552,000, or 6.3%, compared to $8.8 million, or $1.27 EPS, for the third quarter of 2024, and an increase of $1.0 million, or 12.2%, compared to $8.3 million, or $1.16 EPS, for the fourth quarter of 2023. For the fourth quarter of 2024, the quarterly return on assets was 1.18%, and the quarterly return on equity was 11.46%.

    Net income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $34.2 million, or $4.95 EPS, a decrease of $644,000, or 1.8%, compared to $34.9 million, or $4.86 EPS, for the year ended December 31, 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the return on assets was 1.11%, and the return on equity was 11.02%.

    Fourth Quarter 2024 Performance and Operational Highlights

    In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company had an improved net interest margin, which resulted in higher net interest income and earnings, along with slightly higher loans and deposits. A significant stock repurchase transaction was completed, and a stock repurchase program for 2025 was renewed. During the fourth quarter, the target range of the federal funds rate was reduced by 50 basis points (“bps”).

    • Net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $9.3 million compared to $8.8 million for the prior quarter. Net income for the fourth quarter benefited from an improved net interest margin fully tax equivalent (“FTE”) and higher net interest income.
    • Net interest income and net interest margin FTE increased for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $23.7 million compared to $22.5 million for the prior quarter. Net interest margin FTE for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 3.09% compared to 2.98% for the prior quarter. These improvements were due to higher loan balances, combined with higher securities yields and lower deposit rates.
    • As of December 31, 2024, assets were $3.15 billion, which was $47.8 million, or 1.5%, higher than September 30, 2024. The increase was mainly due to a $58.0 million increase in deposits.
    • Deposits totaled $2.81 billion as of December 31, 2024, an increase of $58.0 million, or 2.1%, compared to $2.75 billion as of September 30, 2024. This increase was mainly due to the seasonal inflow of funds from public entity customers.
    • As of December 31, 2024, loans held for investment (“HFI”) were $2.08 billion, slightly higher than $2.06 billion as of September 30, 2024. In the third and fourth quarters of 2024, we closed on a high level of loan commitments, which we expect to fund over time.
    • As of December 31, 2024, total securities were $684.9 million, which was $12.8 million, or 1.8%, lower than September 30, 2024. Securities decreased mainly due to having a larger net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale (“AFS”). New securities purchased were offset by securities maturities and principal repayments.
    • As of December 31, 2024, liquid assets, which are cash and cash equivalents, were $269.0 million, and the liquid assets to assets ratio was 8.54%. We do not have any borrowings, brokered deposits, or internet-sourced deposits.
    • In the fourth quarter of 2024, the provision for credit losses totaled $300,000. This included $200,000 for loans and $100,000 for unfunded loan commitments.
    • As of December 31, 2024, nonperforming assets (“NPA(s)”) were $3.3 million, or 0.10% of assets, and the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) was $21.7 million, or 1.05% of loans HFI.
    • We paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share in the fourth quarter of 2024.
    • The 2024 stock repurchase program authorized us to purchase up to $5.0 million of our outstanding shares of common stock from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Under this plan, in the fourth quarter of 2024, we repurchased 632 shares on the open market at an aggregate cost of $33,000. The 2024 stock repurchase program expired on December 31, 2024, with $1.1 million of remaining availability. On December 19, 2024, our Board of Directors approved the renewal of our stock repurchase program for 2025. The 2025 stock repurchase program authorizes us to purchase up to $5.0 million of our outstanding shares of common stock from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
    • On November 5, 2024, we entered into a privately negotiated stock repurchase agreement for the repurchase of 50,000 shares of our common stock at a purchase price of $2.5 million. This repurchase was supplemental to our 2024 stock repurchase program.
    • In 2024, we repurchased 327,085 shares of our common stock. For the year ended December 31, 2024, these repurchases benefited earnings per share by $0.14.
    • As of December 31, 2024, capital levels were strong, with a stockholders’ equity to assets ratio of 10.15%, a leverage ratio of 11.86%, and a total risk-based capital ratio of 18.28%.
    • In the fourth quarter of 2024, we continued implementing our organic expansion plan. We purchased property in Lafayette, Louisiana and plan to build a new banking center at that location, which would be our second banking center in the Acadiana market.
    • The American Banker publication included Red River Bank in its “2024 Best Banks To Work For” ranking.

    Blake Chatelain, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are pleased to finish out 2024 with a strong fourth quarter, which included steady net interest margin improvement, higher net income, solid loan activity, and good liquidity.

    “In the fourth quarter, the Federal Reserve lowered short-term interest rates; however, longer term rates remained fairly consistent. Due to diligent balance sheet management, our net interest margin FTE increased by 11 bps and net interest income increased by 5.5% in the fourth quarter. New loan activity was very good in the fourth quarter; however, the loan portfolio was impacted by higher than normal paydowns on loans. For the second quarter in a row, we closed on a significant amount of construction loan commitments, which we expect to fund over time. Our balance sheet is well positioned for the forecasted interest rate environment and a normal shaped yield curve. This should enable us to continue improving the net interest margin slightly in the first half of 2025.

    “In the fourth quarter of 2024, we completed a third, significant private stock repurchase transaction. In 2024, we repurchased 4.6% of outstanding shares, which positively impacted earnings per share, while also maintaining strong capital levels and ratios.

    “The fourth quarter of 2024 wrapped up a good year for our Company and our communities. Our Company is well positioned for the future, with robust capital and liquidity levels combined with a great team of community bankers. We look forward to 2025 as we continue to grow and build value for our shareholders.”

    Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin FTE

    Net interest income and net interest margin FTE increased in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the prior quarter. These measures were both impacted by improved yields on securities, as well as lower deposit rates. After keeping the federal funds rate consistent since the third quarter of 2023, the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) decreased the federal funds rate by 50 bps in September of 2024, and by an additional 50 bps during the fourth quarter of 2024.

    Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $23.7 million, which was $1.2 million, or 5.5%, higher than the third quarter of 2024, due to a $729,000 increase in interest and dividend income, combined with a $501,000 decrease in interest expense. The increase in interest and dividend income was due to higher interest income on loans and securities. Loan income increased $376,000 primarily due to higher average loan balances during the fourth quarter. Securities income increased $289,000 due to reinvesting lower yielding securities cash flows into higher yielding securities. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to lower rates on interest-bearing transaction deposits and time deposits.

    The net interest margin FTE increased 11 bps to 3.09% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 2.98% for the prior quarter. This increase was due to improved yields on securities, combined with lower deposit costs. The yield on securities increased 13 bps due to reinvesting lower yielding securities cash flows into higher yielding securities. The yield on loans increased 2 bps due to higher rates on new and renewed loans compared to the existing portfolio yield. The average rate on new and renewed loans was 7.25% for the fourth quarter of 2024 and 7.89% for the prior quarter. The cost of deposits decreased 10 bps to 1.71% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 1.81% for the previous quarter, due to our lowering of selected deposit rates. As a result of this change, there was a 17 bp decrease in the rate on interest-bearing transaction deposits and a 9 bp decrease on time deposits during the fourth quarter.

    The FOMC lowered the federal funds rate by 50 bps in the fourth quarter of 2024, reducing the target federal funds range to 4.25%-4.50%. The market’s expectation is that the FOMC may lower the target range of the federal funds rate by at least 25 bps in 2025. In 2025, we anticipate receiving approximately $101.0 million in securities cash flows with an average yield of 3.01%, and we project approximately $194.0 million of fixed rate loans will mature with an average yield of 6.04%. We expect to redeploy these balances into higher yielding assets. Additionally, in 2025, we expect $541.9 million of time deposits to mature with an average rate of 4.10%, which we anticipate repricing into lower cost deposits. As of December 31, 2024, floating rate loans were 16.0% of loans HFI, and floating rate transaction deposits were 8.1% of interest-bearing transaction deposits. Depending on balance sheet activity and the movement in interest rates, we expect the net interest income and net interest margin FTE to improve slightly during the first half of 2025.

    Provision for Credit Losses

    The provision for credit losses for the third and fourth quarters of 2024 was $300,000, which included $200,000 for loans and $100,000 for unfunded loan commitments for each quarter. The provision in the third and fourth quarters was due to potential economic challenges resulting from the recent inflationary environment, changing monetary policy, and loan growth. In the second half of 2024, we had an increase in unfunded loan commitments. We will continue to evaluate future provision needs in relation to current economic situations, loan growth, trends in asset quality, forecasted information, and other conditions influencing loss expectations.

    Noninterest Income

    Noninterest income totaled $5.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of $424,000, or 7.8%, compared to $5.4 million for the previous quarter. The decrease was mainly due to a loss on equity securities and lower loan and deposit income.

    Equity securities are an investment in a Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) mutual fund consisting primarily of bonds. The gain or loss on equity securities is a fair value adjustment primarily driven by changes in the interest rate environment. Due to the fluctuations in market rates between quarters, equity securities had a loss of $91,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a gain of $107,000 for the previous quarter.

    Loan and deposit income totaled $463,000 for the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of $125,000, or 21.3%, compared to $588,000 for the previous quarter. The third quarter of 2024 benefited from the receipt of a $151,000 nonrecurring loan related fee.

    Operating Expenses

    Operating expenses totaled $16.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, which was fairly consistent with the previous quarter. Higher occupancy and equipment expenses were offset by lower other taxes.

    Occupancy and equipment expenses totaled $1.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, which was $55,000, or 3.3% higher than the previous quarter. In the fourth quarter of 2024, there was $35,000 of nonrecurring expenses related to a new administrative office in the New Orleans market.

    Other taxes totaled $547,000 for the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of $75,000, or 12.1%, compared to $622,000 for the previous quarter. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the State of Louisiana bank stock tax expense was lower due to a $68,000 adjustment with receipt of the year-end bank stock tax invoices.

    Asset Overview

    As of December 31, 2024, assets were $3.15 billion, compared to assets of $3.10 billion as of September 30, 2024, an increase of $47.8 million, or 1.5%. In the fourth quarter, assets were mainly impacted by a $58.0 million, or 2.1%, increase in deposits. In the fourth quarter of 2024, liquid assets increased $36.3 million, or 15.6%, to $269.0 million and averaged $256.2 million for the fourth quarter. As of December 31, 2024, we had sufficient liquid assets available and $1.62 billion accessible from other liquidity sources. The liquid assets to assets ratio was 8.54% as of December 31, 2024. Total securities decreased $12.8 million, or 1.8%, to $684.9 million in the fourth quarter and were 21.7% of assets as of December 31, 2024. During the fourth quarter, loans HFI increased $19.0 million, or 0.9%, to $2.08 billion. The loans HFI to deposits ratio was 73.97% as of December 31, 2024, compared to 74.84% as of September 30, 2024.

    Securities

    Total securities as of December 31, 2024, were $684.9 million, a decrease of $12.8 million, or 1.8%, from September 30, 2024. Securities decreased mainly due to having a larger net unrealized loss on securities AFS. New securities purchased were offset by securities maturities and principal repayments.

    The estimated fair value of securities AFS totaled $550.1 million, net of $63.2 million of unrealized loss, as of December 31, 2024, compared to $560.6 million, net of $49.5 million of unrealized loss, as of September 30, 2024. As of December 31, 2024, the amortized cost of securities held-to-maturity (“HTM”) totaled $131.8 million compared to $134.1 million as of September 30, 2024. As of December 31, 2024, securities HTM had an unrealized loss of $22.8 million compared to $17.3 million as of September 30, 2024.

    As of December 31, 2024, equity securities, which is an investment in a CRA mutual fund consisting primarily of bonds, totaled $2.9 million compared to $3.0 million as of September 30, 2024.

    Loans

    Loans HFI as of December 31, 2024, were $2.08 billion, slightly higher than $2.06 billion as of September 30, 2024. In the third and fourth quarters of 2024, we closed on a high level of loan commitments, which, depending on customer activity, we expect to fund over time. Unfunded loan commitments that originated in the fourth quarter of 2024 totaled $106.2 million.

    Loans HFI by Category
      December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   Change from
    September 30, 2024 to
    December 31, 2024
    (dollars in thousands) Amount   Percent   Amount   Percent   $ Change   % Change
    Real estate:                      
    Commercial real estate $ 884,641   42.6 %   $ 875,590   42.6 %   $ 9,051     1.0 %
    One-to-four family residential   614,551   29.6 %     616,467   30.0 %     (1,916 )   (0.3 %)
    Construction and development   155,229   7.5 %     141,525   6.9 %     13,704     9.7 %
    Commercial and industrial   327,086   15.8 %     327,069   15.9 %     17     — %
    Tax-exempt   64,930   3.1 %     66,436   3.2 %     (1,506 )   (2.3 %)
    Consumer   28,576   1.4 %     28,961   1.4 %     (385 )   (1.3 %)
    Total loans HFI $ 2,075,013   100.0 %   $ 2,056,048   100.0 %   $ 18,965     0.9 %
                                         

    Commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans are collateralized by owner occupied and non-owner occupied properties mainly in Louisiana. Non-owner occupied office loans were $56.4 million, or 2.7% of loans HFI, as of December 31, 2024, and are primarily centered in low-rise suburban areas. The average CRE loan size was $953,000 as of December 31, 2024.

    Health care loans are our largest industry concentration and are made up of a diversified portfolio of health care providers. As of December 31, 2024, total health care loans were 8.1% of loans HFI. Within the health care sector, loans to nursing and residential care facilities were 4.4% of loans HFI, and loans to physician and dental practices were 3.4% of loans HFI. The average health care loan size was $372,000 as of December 31, 2024.

    Asset Quality and Allowance for Credit Losses

    NPAs totaled $3.3 million as of December 31, 2024, an increase of $166,000, or 5.3%, from September 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in past due loans, partially offset by payoffs and charge-offs of nonaccrual loans. The ratio of NPAs to assets was 0.10% as of December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024.

    As of December 31, 2024, the ACL was $21.7 million. The ratio of ACL to loans HFI was 1.05% as of December 31, 2024 and 1.06% as of September 30, 2024. The net charge-offs to average loans ratio was 0.01% for the fourth quarter of 2024 and 0.00% for the third quarter of 2024.

    Deposits

    As of December 31, 2024, deposits were $2.81 billion, an increase of $58.0 million, or 2.1%, compared to September 30, 2024. Average deposits for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $2.78 billion, an increase of $53.5 million, or 2.0%, from the prior quarter. The following tables provide details on our deposit portfolio:

    Deposits by Account Type
      December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   Change from
    September 30, 2024 to
    December 31, 2024
    (dollars in thousands) Balance   % of Total   Balance   % of Total   $ Change   % Change
    Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $ 866,496   30.9 %   $ 882,394   32.1 %   $ (15,898 )   (1.8 %)
    Interest-bearing deposits:                      
    Interest-bearing demand deposits   154,720   5.5 %     163,787   6.0 %     (9,067 )   (5.5 %)
    NOW accounts   467,118   16.7 %     379,566   13.8 %     87,552     23.1 %
    Money market accounts   556,769   19.8 %     551,229   20.0 %     5,540     1.0 %
    Savings accounts   169,894   6.1 %     166,723   6.1 %     3,171     1.9 %
    Time deposits less than or equal to $250,000   403,096   14.3 %     411,361   15.0 %     (8,265 )   (2.0 %)
    Time deposits greater than $250,000   187,013   6.7 %     192,065   7.0 %     (5,052 )   (2.6 %)
    Total interest-bearing deposits   1,938,610   69.1 %     1,864,731   67.9 %     73,879     4.0 %
    Total deposits $ 2,805,106   100.0 %   $ 2,747,125   100.0 %   $ 57,981     2.1 %
                                         
    Deposits by Customer Type
      December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   Change from
    September 30, 2024 to
    December 31, 2024
    (dollars in thousands) Balance   % of Total   Balance   % of Total   $ Change   % Change
    Consumer $ 1,362,740   48.6 %   $ 1,348,281   49.1 %   $ 14,459     1.1 %
    Commercial   1,178,488   42.0 %     1,191,625   43.4 %     (13,137 )   (1.1 %)
    Public   263,878   9.4 %     207,219   7.5 %     56,659     27.3 %
    Total deposits $ 2,805,106   100.0 %   $ 2,747,125   100.0 %   $ 57,981     2.1 %
                                         

    The increase in deposits in the fourth quarter of 2024 was mainly due to the seasonal inflow of funds from public entity customers, partially offset by a decrease in commercial customer deposit balances related to normal business activity.

    The Bank has a granular, diverse deposit portfolio with customers in a variety of industries throughout Louisiana. As of December 31, 2024, the average deposit account size was approximately $28,000.

    As of December 31, 2024, our estimated uninsured deposits, which are the portion of deposit accounts that exceed the FDIC insurance limit (currently $250,000), were approximately $879.8 million, or 31.4% of total deposits. This amount was estimated based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for regulatory reporting purposes. Also, as of December 31, 2024, our estimated uninsured deposits, excluding collateralized public entity deposits, were approximately $667.6 million, or 23.8% of total deposits. Our cash and cash equivalents of $269.0 million, combined with our available borrowing capacity of $1.62 billion, equaled 214.6% of our estimated uninsured deposits and 282.8% of our estimated uninsured deposits, excluding collateralized public entity deposits.

    Stockholders’ Equity

    Total stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2024, was $319.7 million compared to $324.3 million as of September 30, 2024. The $4.6 million, or 1.4%, decrease in stockholders’ equity during the fourth quarter of 2024 was attributable to a $10.6 million, net of tax, market adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive loss related to securities, the repurchase of 50,632 shares of common stock for $2.7 million, and $610,000 in cash dividends related to a $0.09 per share cash dividend that we paid on December 19, 2024. The common stock repurchase of $2.7 million includes $213,000 of stock repurchase excise tax related to our 2023 and 2024 stock repurchases, which tax regulations require to be recorded as a reduction to shareholders’ equity. These decreases in stockholders’ equity were partially offset by $9.3 million of net income and $95,000 of stock compensation.

    Non-GAAP Disclosure

    Our accounting and reporting policies conform to United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and the prevailing practices in the banking industry. Certain financial measures used by management to evaluate our operating performance are discussed as supplemental non-GAAP performance measures. In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) rules, we classify a financial measure as being a non-GAAP financial measure if that financial measure excludes or includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding or including amounts, that are included or excluded, as the case may be, in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP as in effect from time to time in the U.S.

    Management and the board of directors review tangible book value per share, tangible common equity to tangible assets, and realized book value per share as part of managing operating performance. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable or other financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, the manner we calculate the non-GAAP financial measures that are discussed may differ from that of other companies’ reporting measures with similar names. It is important to understand how such other banking organizations calculate and name their financial measures similar to the non-GAAP financial measures discussed by us when comparing such non-GAAP financial measures.

    A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures is included within the following financial statement tables.

    About Red River Bancshares, Inc.

    Red River Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company for Red River Bank, a Louisiana state-chartered bank established in 1999 that provides a fully integrated suite of banking products and services tailored to the needs of commercial and retail customers. Red River Bank operates from a network of 28 banking centers throughout Louisiana and one combined loan and deposit production office in New Orleans, Louisiana. Banking centers are located in the following Louisiana markets: Central, which includes the Alexandria metropolitan statistical area (“MSA”); Northwest, which includes the Shreveport-Bossier City MSA; Capital, which includes the Baton Rouge MSA; Southwest, which includes the Lake Charles MSA; the Northshore, which includes Covington; Acadiana, which includes the Lafayette MSA; and New Orleans.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements in this news release regarding our expectations and beliefs about our future financial performance and financial condition, as well as trends in our business, interest rates, and markets, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements often include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “outlook,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” The forward-looking statements in this news release are based on current information and on assumptions that we make about future events and circumstances that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that are often difficult to predict and beyond our control. As a result of those risks and uncertainties, our actual financial results in the future could differ, possibly materially, from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release and could cause us to make changes to our future plans. Additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties to which our business and future financial performance are subject is contained in the section titled “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and in other documents that we file with the SEC from time to time. In addition, our actual financial results in the future may differ from those currently expected due to additional risks and uncertainties of which we are not currently aware or which we do not currently view as, but in the future may become, material to our business or operating results. Due to these and other possible uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this news release or to make predictions based solely on historical financial performance. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements, express or implied, included in this news release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

    Contact:
    Isabel V. Carriere, CPA, CGMA
    Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Assistant Corporate Secretary
    318-561-4023
    icarriere@redriverbank.net 

    FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)
     
        As of and for the
    Three Months Ended    		   As of and for the
    Years Ended
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data)   December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		   December 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
    Net Income   $ 9,306     $ 8,754     $ 8,292     $ 34,235     $ 34,879  
                         
    Per Common Share Data:                    
    Earnings per share, basic   $ 1.37     $ 1.28     $ 1.16     $ 4.96     $ 4.87  
    Earnings per share, diluted   $ 1.37     $ 1.27     $ 1.16     $ 4.95     $ 4.86  
    Book value per share   $ 47.18     $ 47.51     $ 42.85     $ 47.18     $ 42.85  
    Tangible book value per share (1)   $ 46.95     $ 47.28     $ 42.63     $ 46.95     $ 42.63  
    Realized book value per share (1)   $ 56.07     $ 54.78     $ 51.38     $ 56.07     $ 51.38  
    Cash dividends per share   $ 0.09     $ 0.09     $ 0.08     $ 0.36     $ 0.32  
    Shares outstanding     6,777,238       6,826,120       7,091,637       6,777,238       7,091,637  
    Weighted average shares outstanding, basic     6,797,469       6,851,223       7,128,988       6,898,286       7,164,314  
    Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted     6,816,299       6,867,474       7,145,870       6,918,060       7,181,728  
                         
    Summary Performance Ratios:                    
    Return on average assets     1.18 %     1.13 %     1.08 %     1.11 %     1.15 %
    Return on average equity     11.46 %     11.11 %     11.63 %     11.02 %     12.44 %
    Net interest margin     3.04 %     2.93 %     2.78 %     2.91 %     2.87 %
    Net interest margin FTE     3.09 %     2.98 %     2.82 %     2.96 %     2.91 %
    Efficiency ratio     58.71 %     60.09 %     60.51 %     60.29 %     59.39 %
    Loans HFI to deposits ratio     73.97 %     74.84 %     71.13 %     73.97 %     71.13 %
    Noninterest-bearing deposits to deposits ratio     30.89 %     32.12 %     32.71 %     30.89 %     32.71 %
    Noninterest income to average assets     0.63 %     0.70 %     0.67 %     0.66 %     0.70 %
    Operating expense to average assets     2.14 %     2.17 %     2.08 %     2.14 %     2.11 %
                         
    Summary Credit Quality Ratios:                    
    NPAs to assets     0.10 %     0.10 %     0.08 %     0.10 %     0.08 %
    Nonperforming loans to loans HFI     0.16 %     0.15 %     0.13 %     0.16 %     0.13 %
    ACL to loans HFI     1.05 %     1.06 %     1.07 %     1.05 %     1.07 %
    Net charge-offs to average loans     0.01 %     0.00 %     0.01 %     0.03 %     0.02 %
                         
    Capital Ratios:                    
    Stockholders’ equity to assets     10.15 %     10.46 %     9.71 %     10.15 %     9.71 %
    Tangible common equity to tangible assets(1)     10.11 %     10.41 %     9.67 %     10.11 %     9.67 %
    Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets     18.28 %     18.07 %     18.28 %     18.28 %     18.28 %
    Tier 1 risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets     17.12 %     17.05 %     17.24 %     17.12 %     17.24 %
    Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets     17.12 %     17.05 %     17.24 %     17.12 %     17.24 %
    Tier 1 risk-based capital to average assets     11.86 %     11.90 %     11.56 %     11.86 %     11.56 %

    (1) Non-GAAP financial measure. Calculations of this measure and reconciliations to GAAP are included in the schedules accompanying this release.

    RED RIVER BANCSHARES, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
     
    (in thousands) December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
    ASSETS                  
    Cash and due from banks $ 30,558     $ 39,664     $ 35,035     $ 19,401     $ 53,062  
    Interest-bearing deposits in other banks   238,417       192,983       178,038       210,404       252,364  
    Securities available-for-sale, at fair value   550,148       560,555       526,890       545,967       570,092  
    Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost   131,796       134,145       136,824       139,328       141,236  
    Equity securities, at fair value   2,937       3,028       2,921       2,934       2,965  
    Nonmarketable equity securities   2,328       2,305       2,283       2,261       2,239  
    Loans held for sale   2,547       1,805       3,878       1,653       1,306  
    Loans held for investment   2,075,013       2,056,048       2,047,890       2,038,072       1,992,858  
    Allowance for credit losses   (21,731 )     (21,757 )     (21,627 )     (21,564 )     (21,336 )
    Premises and equipment, net   59,441       57,661       57,910       57,539       57,088  
    Accrued interest receivable   10,048       9,465       9,570       9,995       9,945  
    Bank-owned life insurance   30,380       30,164       29,947       29,731       29,529  
    Intangible assets   1,546       1,546       1,546       1,546       1,546  
    Right-of-use assets   2,733       2,853       2,973       3,091       3,629  
    Other assets   33,433       31,285       34,450       32,940       32,287  
    Total Assets $ 3,149,594     $ 3,101,750     $ 3,048,528     $ 3,073,298     $ 3,128,810  
    LIABILITIES                  
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 866,496     $ 882,394     $ 892,942     $ 895,439     $ 916,456  
    Interest-bearing deposits   1,938,610       1,864,731       1,823,704       1,850,452       1,885,432  
    Total Deposits   2,805,106       2,747,125       2,716,646       2,745,891       2,801,888  
    Accrued interest payable   7,583       11,751       8,747       8,959       8,000  
    Lease liabilities   2,864       2,982       3,100       3,215       3,767  
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities   14,302       15,574       13,045       15,919       11,304  
    Total Liabilities   2,829,855       2,777,432       2,741,538       2,773,984       2,824,959  
    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES   —       —       —       —       —  
    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                  
    Preferred stock, no par value   —       —       —       —       —  
    Common stock, no par value   38,655       41,402       44,413       45,177       55,136  
    Additional paid-in capital   2,777       2,682       2,590       2,485       2,407  
    Retained earnings   338,554       329,858       321,719       314,352       306,802  
    Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   (60,247 )     (49,624 )     (61,732 )     (62,700 )     (60,494 )
    Total Stockholders’ Equity   319,739       324,318       306,990       299,314       303,851  
    Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 3,149,594     $ 3,101,750     $ 3,048,528     $ 3,073,298     $ 3,128,810  
    RED RIVER BANCSHARES, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                         
        For the Three Months Ended   For the Years Ended
    (in thousands)     December 31,
    2024    		       September 30,
    2024    		     December 31,
    2023    		     December 31,
    2024    		       December 31,
    2023    		  
    INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME                                    
    Interest and fees on loans   $ 28,285     $ 27,909   $ 24,898   $ 108,969     $ 93,439  
    Interest on securities     4,623       4,334     3,656     17,089       14,291  
    Interest on federal funds sold     —       —     —     —       886  
    Interest on deposits in other banks     2,699       2,630     3,438     11,077       9,797  
    Dividends on stock     23       28     49     95       155  
    Total Interest and Dividend Income     35,630       34,901     32,041     137,230       118,568  
    INTEREST EXPENSE                    
    Interest on deposits     11,943       12,444     10,747     47,936       32,066  
    Interest on other borrowed funds     —       —     —     —       64  
    Total Interest Expense     11,943       12,444     10,747     47,936       32,130  
    Net Interest Income     23,687       22,457     21,294     89,294       86,438  
    Provision for credit losses     300       300     250     1,200       735  
    Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses     23,387       22,157     21,044     88,094       85,703  
    NONINTEREST INCOME                    
    Service charges on deposit accounts     1,452       1,486     1,459     5,674       5,776  
    Debit card income, net     960       905     875     3,836       3,563  
    Mortgage loan income     652       732     441     2,490       1,965  
    Brokerage income     924       987     1,039     3,791       3,798  
    Loan and deposit income     463       588     575     2,034       2,140  
    Bank-owned life insurance income     216       217     197     851       754  
    Gain (Loss) on equity securities     (91 )     107     132     (28 )     (14 )
    SBIC income     346       301     393     1,453       2,873  
    Other income (loss)     73       96     76     340       259  
    Total Noninterest Income     4,995       5,419     5,187     20,441       21,114  
    OPERATING EXPENSES                    
    Personnel expenses     9,769       9,700     9,233     38,623       37,241  
    Occupancy and equipment expenses     1,716       1,661     1,647     6,691       6,581  
    Technology expenses     884       865     693     3,182       2,759  
    Advertising     313       317     347     1,374       1,302  
    Other business development expenses     486       521     537     2,076       1,987  
    Data processing expense     681       652     631     2,331       2,320  
    Other taxes     547       622     679     2,407       2,721  
    Loan and deposit expenses     334       294     256     895       984  
    Legal and professional expenses     658       653     664     2,657       2,378  
    Regulatory assessment expenses     428       421     423     1,654       1,645  
    Other operating expenses     1,024       1,046     913     4,264       3,955  
    Total Operating Expenses     16,840       16,752     16,023     66,154       63,873  
    Income Before Income Tax Expense     11,542       10,824     10,208     42,381       42,944  
    Income tax expense     2,236       2,070     1,916     8,146       8,065  
    Net Income   $ 9,306     $ 8,754   $ 8,292   $ 34,235     $ 34,879  
                                         
    RED RIVER BANCSHARES, INC.
    NET INTEREST INCOME AND NET INTEREST MARGIN (UNAUDITED)
     
      For the Three Months Ended
      December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024
    (dollars in thousands) Average Balance Outstanding   Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		   Average
    Yield/
    Rate    		   Average Balance Outstanding   Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		   Average
    Yield/
    Rate
    Assets                      
    Interest-earning assets:                      
    Loans(1,2) $ 2,072,858     $ 28,285   5.34 %   $ 2,054,451     $ 27,909   5.32 %
    Securities – taxable   555,622       3,636   2.62 %     545,171       3,344   2.45 %
    Securities – tax-exempt   190,470       987   2.07 %     191,285       990   2.07 %
    Interest-bearing deposits in other banks   225,660       2,699   4.74 %     194,229       2,630   5.36 %
    Nonmarketable equity securities   2,307       23   3.99 %     2,284       28   4.85 %
    Total interest-earning assets   3,046,917     $ 35,630   4.60 %     2,987,420     $ 34,901   4.59 %
    Allowance for credit losses   (21,824 )             (21,702 )        
    Noninterest-earning assets   109,992               104,599          
    Total assets $ 3,135,085             $ 3,070,317          
    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                      
    Interest-bearing liabilities:                      
    Interest-bearing transaction deposits $ 1,263,775     $ 5,658   1.78 %   $ 1,230,487     $ 6,042   1.95 %
    Time deposits   599,910       6,285   4.17 %     597,286       6,402   4.26 %
    Total interest-bearing deposits   1,863,685       11,943   2.55 %     1,827,773       12,444   2.71 %
    Other borrowings   —       —   — %     —       —   — %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities   1,863,685     $ 11,943   2.55 %     1,827,773     $ 12,444   2.71 %
    Noninterest-bearing liabilities:                      
    Noninterest-bearing deposits   918,804               901,192          
    Accrued interest and other liabilities   29,567               28,006          
    Total noninterest-bearing liabilities   948,371               929,198          
    Stockholders’ equity   323,029               313,346          
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 3,135,085             $ 3,070,317          
    Net interest income     $ 23,687           $ 22,457    
    Net interest spread         2.05 %           1.88 %
    Net interest margin         3.04 %           2.93 %
    Net interest margin FTE(3)         3.09 %           2.98 %
    Cost of deposits         1.71 %           1.81 %
    Cost of funds         1.56 %           1.66 %

    (1) Includes average outstanding balances of loans held for sale of $3.2 million and $3.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, respectively.
    (2) Nonaccrual loans are included as loans carrying a zero yield.
    (3) Net interest margin FTE includes an FTE adjustment using a 21.0% federal income tax rate on tax-exempt securities and tax-exempt loans.

    RED RIVER BANCSHARES, INC.
    NET INTEREST INCOME AND NET INTEREST MARGIN (UNAUDITED)
     
      For the Years Ended
      December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
    (dollars in thousands) Average Balance Outstanding   Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		   Average
    Yield/
    Rate    		   Average Balance Outstanding   Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		   Average
    Yield/
    Rate
    Assets                      
    Interest-earning assets:                      
    Loans(1,2) $ 2,046,339     $ 108,969   5.24 %   $ 1,943,381     $ 93,439   4.74 %
    Securities – taxable   554,194       13,098   2.36 %     605,692       10,169   1.68 %
    Securities – tax-exempt   193,368       3,991   2.06 %     202,673       4,122   2.03 %
    Federal funds sold   —       —   — %     18,594       886   4.70 %
    Interest-bearing deposits in other banks   210,959       11,077   5.22 %     188,199       9,797   5.17 %
    Nonmarketable equity securities   2,273       95   4.19 %     3,353       155   4.61 %
    Total interest-earning assets   3,007,133     $ 137,230   4.50 %     2,961,892     $ 118,568   3.96 %
    Allowance for credit losses   (21,646 )             (20,980 )        
    Noninterest-earning assets   102,951               86,939          
    Total assets $ 3,088,438             $ 3,027,851          
    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                      
    Interest-bearing liabilities:                      
    Interest-bearing transaction deposits $ 1,246,528     $ 23,082   1.85 %   $ 1,249,259     $ 17,555   1.41 %
    Time deposits   593,817       24,854   4.19 %     470,522       14,511   3.08 %
    Total interest-bearing deposits   1,840,345       47,936   2.60 %     1,719,781       32,066   1.86 %
    Other borrowings   —       —   — %     1,151       64   5.49 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities   1,840,345     $ 47,936   2.60 %     1,720,932     $ 32,130   1.87 %
    Noninterest-bearing liabilities:                      
    Noninterest-bearing deposits   910,507               1,004,107          
    Accrued interest and other liabilities   26,884               22,385          
    Total noninterest-bearing liabilities   937,391               1,026,492          
    Stockholders’ equity   310,702               280,427          
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 3,088,438             $ 3,027,851          
    Net interest income     $ 89,294           $ 86,438    
    Net interest spread         1.90 %           2.09 %
    Net interest margin         2.91 %           2.87 %
    Net interest margin FTE(3)         2.96 %           2.91 %
    Cost of deposits         1.74 %           1.18 %
    Cost of funds         1.59 %           1.08 %

    (1) Includes average outstanding balances of loans held for sale of $2.9 million and $2.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
    (2) Nonaccrual loans are included as loans carrying a zero yield.
    (3) Net interest margin FTE includes an FTE adjustment using a 21.0% federal income tax rate on tax-exempt securities and tax-exempt loans.

    RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED)
     
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data) December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
    Tangible common equity          
    Total stockholders’ equity $ 319,739     $ 324,318     $ 303,851  
    Adjustments:          
    Intangible assets   (1,546 )     (1,546 )     (1,546 )
    Total tangible common equity (non-GAAP) $ 318,193     $ 322,772     $ 302,305  
    Realized common equity          
    Total stockholders’ equity $ 319,739     $ 324,318     $ 303,851  
    Adjustments:          
    Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss   60,247       49,624       60,494  
    Total realized common equity (non-GAAP) $ 379,986     $ 373,942     $ 364,345  
    Common shares outstanding   6,777,238       6,826,120       7,091,637  
    Book value per share $ 47.18     $ 47.51     $ 42.85  
    Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) $ 46.95     $ 47.28     $ 42.63  
    Realized book value per share (non-GAAP) $ 56.07     $ 54.78     $ 51.38  
               
    Tangible assets          
    Total assets $ 3,149,594     $ 3,101,750     $ 3,128,810  
    Adjustments:          
    Intangible assets   (1,546 )     (1,546 )     (1,546 )
    Total tangible assets (non-GAAP) $ 3,148,048     $ 3,100,204     $ 3,127,264  
    Total stockholders’ equity to assets   10.15 %     10.46 %     9.71 %
    Tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)   10.11 %     10.41 %     9.67 %

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  • MIL-OSI: First Merchants Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Per Share

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ – FRME)

    Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights:

    • Net income available to common stockholders was $63.9 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $1.10, compared to $48.7 million and $0.84 in the third quarter of 2024, and $42.0 million and $0.71 in the fourth quarter of 2023. Excluding the impact of the branch sale and repositioning of the available for sale securities portfolio, adjusted net income available to common stockholders1was $58.1 million or $1.00 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024.
    • Strong capital position with Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.43% and Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets Ratio of 8.81%.
    • Net interest margin was 3.28% compared to 3.23% on a linked quarter basis and 3.16% in the fourth quarter of 2023.
    • Total loans grew $185.6 million, or 5.9% annualized, on a linked quarter basis, and $368.1 million, or 2.9% during the last twelve months.
    • Total deposits increased $156.5 million, or 4.4% annualized, on a linked quarter basis, and declined $32.4 million, or 0.2%, during the last twelve months after normalizing for deposits sold during the fourth quarter.
    • Nonperforming assets to total assets were 43 basis points compared to 35 basis points on a linked quarter basis.
    • Adjusted efficiency ratio totaled 53.60%1for the quarter.
    • Completed the sale of five Illinois branches and certain loans and deposits to Old Second National Bank on December 6, 2024.

    “The fourth quarter was a strong finish to the year and showed the momentum we have built with healthy increases in core earnings, NIM and ROA,” said Mark Hardwick, Chief Executive Officer of First Merchants Bank. “We restructured a portion of our securities portfolio and completed the Illinois branch sale to help prioritize our core markets. These actions and the completion of multiple technology initiatives in 2024 have positioned First Merchants to deliver strong results in 2025.”

    Fourth Quarter Financial Results:

    First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”) reported fourth quarter 2024 net income available to common stockholders of $63.9 million compared to $42.0 million during the same period in 2023. Diluted earnings per common share for the period totaled $1.10 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 result of $0.71. Excluding non-core income and expenses incurred in each period, adjusted net income available to common stockholders1 for the fourth quarter 2024 was $58.1 million, or $1.00 diluted earnings per common share compared to $53.4 million, or $0.90 in the same period in 2023.

    During the quarter, the Corporation completed the sale of five Illinois branches along with loans of $7.4 million and deposits of $267.4 million, generating a gain of $20.0 million recorded in non-interest income. The sale of these branches represents the Corporation’s exit from suburban Chicago markets.

    Total assets equaled $18.3 billion and loans totaled $12.9 billion as of quarter-end. During the past twelve months, total loans grew by $368.1 million, or 2.9%. On a linked quarter basis, loans grew $185.6 million, or 5.9% annualized, with growth primarily in commercial loans.

    Investments totaling $3.5 billion decreased $350.7 million, or 9.2%, during the last twelve months and decreased $201.5 million on a linked quarter basis. The decline during the quarter was partially due to the sale of $109.6 million of available for sale securities with a weighted average tax-equivalent yield of 2.31%, which resulted in a loss of $11.6 million. The remaining decline for the quarter was due to security paydowns and maturities, as well as a decline in valuation of securities reflecting the movement of interest rates. Sales of available for sale securities in 2024 totaled $268.5 million and resulted in a loss of $20.8 million.

    Total deposits were $14.5 billion as of quarter-end and decreased by $299.8 million, or 2.0%, over the past twelve months. The decline was primarily due to the sale of the Illinois branches during the fourth quarter which included $267.4 million of deposits. Excluding this impact, deposits declined by $32.4 million in 2024. On a linked quarter basis, deposits grew by $156.5 million, or 4.4% annualized. The loan to deposit ratio increased slightly to 88.5% at period end from 88.0% in the prior quarter.

    The Corporation’s Allowance for Credit Losses – Loans (ACL) totaled $192.8 million as of quarter-end, or 1.50% of total loans, an increase of $4.9 million from prior quarter. Loan charge-offs, net of recoveries totaled $0.8 million and provision for loans of $5.7 million was recorded during the quarter. Reserves for unfunded commitments totaled $18.0 million declining during the quarter due to reserve release of $1.5 million. Net provision for the quarter totaled $4.2 million. Non-performing assets to total assets were 43 basis points for the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of eight basis points compared to 35 basis points in the prior quarter.

    Net interest income totaled $134.4 million for the quarter, an increase of $3.3 million, or 2.5%, compared to the prior quarter and an increase of $4.3 million, or 3.3%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Fully taxable equivalent net interest margin was 3.28%, an increase of five basis points compared to the third quarter of 2024, and an increase of 12 basis points compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase in net interest margin compared to the third quarter was due to lower funding costs and a more favorable earning asset and funding mix.

    Noninterest income totaled $42.7 million for the quarter, an increase of $17.9 million compared to the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of $16.3 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. When excluding non-core income from each period, noninterest income totaled $34.4 million for the quarter, an increase of $0.4 million compared to third quarter of 2024, and an increase of $5.6 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase in core noninterest income over the fourth quarter of 2023 was primarily due to an increase in gains on sales of loans and CRA investment income.

    Noninterest expense totaled $96.3 million for the quarter, an increase of $1.7 million from the third quarter of 2024 and a decrease of $11.8 million from the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase in the linked quarter was from higher marketing costs and other one-time operating expenses. The decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023 was due to one-time charges incurred in the prior year which included an FDIC special assessment, early retirement and severance costs, and a lease termination.

    The Corporation’s total risk-based capital ratio totaled 13.31%, common equity tier 1 capital ratio totaled 11.43%, and the tangible common equity ratio totaled 8.81%. These ratios continue to reflect the Corporation’s strong liquidity and capital positions.

    1 See “Non-GAAP Financial Information” for reconciliation

    CONFERENCE CALL

    First Merchants Corporation will conduct a fourth quarter earnings conference call and webcast at 11:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

    To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register.vevent.com/register/BIc49ad0293a7844dca2e7171f51e600dd95f36e86b6)

    To view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/9t5v76m2) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available until January 30, 2026.

    Detailed financial results are reported on the attached pages.

    About First Merchants Corporation

    First Merchants Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank).

    First Merchants Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME. Quotations are carried in daily newspapers and can be found on the company’s Internet web page (http://www.firstmerchants.com).

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    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS      
    (Dollars In Thousands) December 31,
        2024       2023  
    ASSETS      
    Cash and due from banks $ 87,616     $ 112,649  
    Interest-bearing deposits   298,891       436,080  
    Investment securities, net of allowance for credit losses of $245,000 and $245,000   3,460,695       3,811,364  
    Loans held for sale   18,663       18,934  
    Loans   12,854,359       12,486,027  
    Less: Allowance for credit losses – loans   (192,757 )     (204,934 )
    Net loans   12,661,602       12,281,093  
    Premises and equipment   129,743       133,896  
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock   41,690       41,769  
    Interest receivable   91,829       97,664  
    Goodwill and other intangibles   731,830       739,101  
    Cash surrender value of life insurance   304,906       306,301  
    Other real estate owned   4,948       4,831  
    Tax asset, deferred and receivable   92,387       99,883  
    Other assets   387,169       322,322  
    TOTAL ASSETS $ 18,311,969     $ 18,405,887  
    LIABILITIES      
    Deposits:      
    Noninterest-bearing $ 2,325,579     $ 2,500,062  
    Interest-bearing   12,196,047       12,321,391  
    Total Deposits   14,521,626       14,821,453  
    Borrowings:      
    Federal funds purchased   99,226       —  
    Securities sold under repurchase agreements   142,876       157,280  
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances   822,554       712,852  
    Subordinated debentures and other borrowings   93,529       158,644  
    Total Borrowings   1,158,185       1,028,776  
    Interest payable   16,102       18,912  
    Other liabilities   311,073       289,033  
    Total Liabilities   16,006,986       16,158,174  
    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Preferred Stock, $1,000 par value, $1,000 liquidation value:      
    Authorized — 600 cumulative shares      
    Issued and outstanding – 125 cumulative shares   125       125  
    Preferred Stock, Series A, no par value, $2,500 liquidation preference:      
    Authorized — 10,000 non-cumulative perpetual shares      
    Issued and outstanding – 10,000 non-cumulative perpetual shares   25,000       25,000  
    Common Stock, $.125 stated value:      
    Authorized — 100,000,000 shares      
    Issued and outstanding – 57,974,535 and 59,424,122 shares   7,247       7,428  
    Additional paid-in capital   1,188,768       1,236,506  
    Retained earnings   1,272,528       1,154,624  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (188,685 )     (175,970 )
    Total Stockholders’ Equity   2,304,983       2,247,713  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 18,311,969     $ 18,405,887  
     
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
    (Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) December 31,   December 31,
        2024       2023       2024       2023  
    INTEREST INCOME              
    Loans:              
    Taxable $ 197,536     $ 197,523     $ 803,652     $ 747,837  
    Tax-exempt   9,020       8,197       34,262       31,954  
    Investment securities:              
    Taxable   9,024       8,644       36,086       35,207  
    Tax-exempt   12,754       13,821       53,487       58,117  
    Deposits with financial institutions   5,350       8,034       16,992       17,719  
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock   958       771       3,527       3,052  
    Total Interest Income   234,642       236,990       948,006       893,886  
    INTEREST EXPENSE              
    Deposits   89,835       96,655       386,127       306,092  
    Federal funds purchased   26       1       481       1,421  
    Securities sold under repurchase agreements   680       827       3,057       3,451  
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances   8,171       6,431       29,886       27,206  
    Subordinated debentures and other borrowings   1,560       3,013       7,341       10,316  
    Total Interest Expense   100,272       106,927       426,892       348,486  
    NET INTEREST INCOME   134,370       130,063       521,114       545,400  
    Provision for credit losses   4,200       1,500       35,700       3,500  
    NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES   130,170       128,563       485,414       541,900  
    NONINTEREST INCOME              
    Service charges on deposit accounts   8,124       7,690       32,606       30,837  
    Fiduciary and wealth management fees   8,665       8,187       34,215       30,840  
    Card payment fees   4,957       4,437       19,317       18,862  
    Net gains and fees on sales of loans   5,681       4,111       20,840       15,659  
    Derivative hedge fees   1,594       1,049       3,082       3,385  
    Other customer fees   316       237       1,547       1,880  
    Earnings on cash surrender value of life insurance   2,188       3,202       8,464       8,347  
    Net realized losses on sales of available for sale securities   (11,592 )     (2,317 )     (20,757 )     (6,930 )
    Gain on branch sale   19,983       —       19,983       —  
    Other income (loss)   2,826       (152 )     6,283       2,722  
    Total Noninterest Income   42,742       26,444       125,580       105,602  
    NONINTEREST EXPENSES              
    Salaries and employee benefits   55,437       60,967       221,167       228,745  
    Net occupancy   7,335       9,089       28,387       29,859  
    Equipment   7,028       6,108       26,802       24,113  
    Marketing   2,582       2,647       7,389       7,427  
    Outside data processing fees   6,029       5,875       27,140       25,165  
    Printing and office supplies   377       402       1,462       1,552  
    Intangible asset amortization   1,771       2,182       7,271       8,743  
    FDIC assessments   3,744       7,557       15,029       14,674  
    Other real estate owned and foreclosure expenses   227       1,743       2,076       3,318  
    Professional and other outside services   3,777       3,981       14,586       16,172  
    Other expenses   7,982       7,552       27,957       28,502  
    Total Noninterest Expenses   96,289       108,103       379,266       388,270  
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX   76,623       46,904       231,728       259,232  
    Income tax expense   12,274       4,425       30,326       35,446  
    NET INCOME   64,349       42,479       201,402       223,786  
    Preferred stock dividends   469       469       1,875       1,875  
    NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $ 63,880     $ 42,010     $ 199,527     $ 221,911  
    Per Share Data:              
    Basic Net Income Available to Common Stockholders $ 1.10     $ 0.71     $ 3.42     $ 3.74  
    Diluted Net Income Available to Common Stockholders $ 1.10     $ 0.71     $ 3.41     $ 3.73  
    Cash Dividends Paid to Common Stockholders $ 0.35     $ 0.34     $ 1.39     $ 1.34  
    Average Diluted Common Shares Outstanding (in thousands)   58,247       59,556       58,533       59,489  
     
    FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS              
    (Dollars in thousands) Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
      December 31,   December 31,
        2024       2023       2024       2023  
    NET CHARGE-OFFS $ 771     $ 3,148     $ 49,377     $ 25,643  
                   
    AVERAGE BALANCES:              
    Total Assets $ 18,478,303     $ 18,397,200     $ 18,400,495     $ 18,186,507  
    Total Loans   12,757,676       12,396,451       12,634,324       12,297,974  
    Total Earning Assets   17,089,198       17,222,714       17,054,267       16,991,787  
    Total Deposits   14,788,294       15,000,580       14,816,564       14,721,498  
    Total Stockholders’ Equity   2,312,270       2,130,993       2,252,491       2,127,262  
                   
    FINANCIAL RATIOS:              
    Return on Average Assets   1.39 %     0.92 %     1.09 %     1.23 %
    Return on Average Stockholders’ Equity   11.05       7.89       8.86       10.43  
    Return on Tangible Common Stockholders’ Equity   16.75       12.75       13.71       16.76  
    Average Earning Assets to Average Assets   92.48       93.62       92.68       93.43  
    Allowance for Credit Losses – Loans as % of Total Loans   1.50       1.64       1.50       1.64  
    Net Charge-offs as % of Average Loans (Annualized)   0.02       0.10       0.39       0.21  
    Average Stockholders’ Equity to Average Assets   12.51       11.58       12.24       11.70  
    Tax Equivalent Yield on Average Earning Assets   5.63       5.64       5.69       5.40  
    Interest Expense/Average Earning Assets   2.35       2.48       2.50       2.05  
    Net Interest Margin (FTE) on Average Earning Assets   3.28       3.16       3.19       3.35  
    Efficiency Ratio   48.48       63.26       53.55       55.17  
    Tangible Common Book Value Per Share $ 26.78     $ 25.06     $ 26.78     $ 25.06  
     
    NONPERFORMING ASSETS                  
    (Dollars In Thousands) December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,
        2024       2024       2024       2024       2023  
    Nonaccrual Loans $ 73,773     $ 59,088     $ 61,906     $ 62,478     $ 53,580  
    Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessions   4,948       5,247       4,824       4,886       4,831  
    Nonperforming Assets (NPA)   78,721       64,335       66,730       67,364       58,411  
    90+ Days Delinquent   5,902       14,105       1,686       2,838       172  
    NPAs & 90 Day Delinquent $ 84,623     $ 78,440     $ 68,416     $ 70,202     $ 58,583  
                       
    Allowance for Credit Losses – Loans $ 192,757     $ 187,828     $ 189,537     $ 204,681     $ 204,934  
    Quarterly Net Charge-offs   771       6,709       39,644       2,253       3,148  
    NPAs / Actual Assets %   0.43 %     0.35 %     0.36 %     0.37 %     0.32 %
    NPAs & 90 Day / Actual Assets %   0.46 %     0.43 %     0.37 %     0.38 %     0.32 %
    NPAs / Actual Loans and OREO %   0.61 %     0.51 %     0.53 %     0.54 %     0.47 %
    Allowance for Credit Losses – Loans / Actual Loans (%)   1.50 %     1.48 %     1.50 %     1.64 %     1.64 %
    Net Charge-offs as % of Average Loans (Annualized)   0.02 %     0.21 %     1.26 %     0.07 %     0.10 %
     
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                  
    (Dollars In Thousands) December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,
        2024       2024       2024       2024       2023  
    ASSETS                  
    Cash and due from banks $ 87,616     $ 84,719     $ 105,372     $ 100,514     $ 112,649  
    Interest-bearing deposits   298,891       359,126       168,528       410,497       436,080  
    Investment securities, net of allowance for credit losses   3,460,695       3,662,145       3,753,088       3,783,574       3,811,364  
    Loans held for sale   18,663       40,652       32,292       15,118       18,934  
    Loans   12,854,359       12,646,808       12,639,650       12,465,582       12,486,027  
    Less: Allowance for credit losses – loans   (192,757 )     (187,828 )     (189,537 )     (204,681 )     (204,934 )
    Net loans   12,661,602       12,458,980       12,450,113       12,260,901       12,281,093  
    Premises and equipment   129,743       129,582       133,245       132,706       133,896  
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock   41,690       41,716       41,738       41,758       41,769  
    Interest receivable   91,829       92,055       97,546       92,550       97,664  
    Goodwill and other intangibles   731,830       733,601       735,373       737,144       739,101  
    Cash surrender value of life insurance   304,906       304,613       306,379       306,028       306,301  
    Other real estate owned   4,948       5,247       4,824       4,886       4,831  
    Tax asset, deferred and receivable   92,387       86,732       107,080       101,121       99,883  
    Other assets   387,169       348,384       367,845       331,006       322,322  
    TOTAL ASSETS $ 18,311,969     $ 18,347,552     $ 18,303,423     $ 18,317,803     $ 18,405,887  
    LIABILITIES                  
    Deposits:                  
    Noninterest-bearing $ 2,325,579     $ 2,334,197     $ 2,303,313     $ 2,338,364     $ 2,500,062  
    Interest-bearing   12,196,047       12,030,903       12,265,757       12,546,220       12,321,391  
    Total Deposits   14,521,626       14,365,100       14,569,070       14,884,584       14,821,453  
    Borrowings:                  
    Federal funds purchased   99,226       30,000       147,229       —       —  
    Securities sold under repurchase agreements   142,876       124,894       100,451       130,264       157,280  
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances   822,554       832,629       832,703       612,778       712,852  
    Subordinated debentures and other borrowings   93,529       93,562       93,589       118,612       158,644  
    Total Borrowings   1,158,185       1,081,085       1,173,972       861,654       1,028,776  
    Deposits and other liabilities held for sale   —       288,476       —       —       —  
    Interest payable   16,102       18,089       18,554       19,262       18,912  
    Other liabilities   311,073       292,429       329,302       327,500       289,033  
    Total Liabilities   16,006,986       16,045,179       16,090,898       16,093,000       16,158,174  
    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                  
    Preferred Stock, $1,000 par value, $1,000 liquidation value:                  
    Authorized — 600 cumulative shares                  
    Issued and outstanding – 125 cumulative shares   125       125       125       125       125  
    Preferred Stock, Series A, no par value, $2,500 liquidation preference:                  
    Authorized — 10,000 non-cumulative perpetual shares                  
    Issued and outstanding – 10,000 non-cumulative perpetual shares   25,000       25,000       25,000       25,000       25,000  
    Common Stock, $.125 stated value:                  
    Authorized — 100,000,000 shares                  
    Issued and outstanding   7,247       7,265       7,256       7,321       7,428  
    Additional paid-in capital   1,188,768       1,192,683       1,191,193       1,208,447       1,236,506  
    Retained earnings   1,272,528       1,229,125       1,200,930       1,181,939       1,154,624  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (188,685 )     (151,825 )     (211,979 )     (198,029 )     (175,970 )
    Total Stockholders’ Equity   2,304,983       2,302,373       2,212,525       2,224,803       2,247,713  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 18,311,969     $ 18,347,552     $ 18,303,423     $ 18,317,803     $ 18,405,887  
                       
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME                  
    (Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,
        2024       2024       2024       2024       2023  
    INTEREST INCOME                  
    Loans:                  
    Taxable $ 197,536     $ 206,680     $ 201,413     $ 198,023     $ 197,523  
    Tax-exempt   9,020       8,622       8,430       8,190       8,197  
    Investment securities:                  
    Taxable   9,024       9,263       9,051       8,748       8,644  
    Tax-exempt   12,754       13,509       13,613       13,611       13,821  
    Deposits with financial institutions   5,350       2,154       2,995       6,493       8,034  
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock   958       855       879       835       771  
    Total Interest Income   234,642       241,083       236,381       235,900       236,990  
    INTEREST EXPENSE                  
    Deposits   89,835       98,856       99,151       98,285       96,655  
    Federal funds purchased   26       329       126       —       1  
    Securities sold under repurchase agreements   680       700       645       1,032       827  
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances   8,171       8,544       6,398       6,773       6,431  
    Subordinated debentures and other borrowings   1,560       1,544       1,490       2,747       3,013  
    Total Interest Expense   100,272       109,973       107,810       108,837       106,927  
    NET INTEREST INCOME   134,370       131,110       128,571       127,063       130,063  
    Provision for credit losses   4,200       5,000       24,500       2,000       1,500  
    NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES   130,170       126,110       104,071       125,063       128,563  
    NONINTEREST INCOME                  
    Service charges on deposit accounts   8,124       8,361       8,214       7,907       7,690  
    Fiduciary and wealth management fees   8,665       8,525       8,825       8,200       8,187  
    Card payment fees   4,957       5,121       4,739       4,500       4,437  
    Net gains and fees on sales of loans   5,681       6,764       5,141       3,254       4,111  
    Derivative hedge fees   1,594       736       489       263       1,049  
    Other customer fees   316       344       460       427       237  
    Earnings on cash surrender value of life insurance   2,188       2,755       1,929       1,592       3,202  
    Net realized losses on sales of available for sale securities   (11,592 )     (9,114 )     (49 )     (2 )     (2,317 )
    Gain on branch sale   19,983       —       —       —       —  
    Other income (loss)   2,826       1,374       1,586       497       (152 )
    Total Noninterest Income   42,742       24,866       31,334       26,638       26,444  
    NONINTEREST EXPENSES                  
    Salaries and employee benefits   55,437       55,223       52,214       58,293       60,967  
    Net occupancy   7,335       6,994       6,746       7,312       9,089  
    Equipment   7,028       6,949       6,599       6,226       6,108  
    Marketing   2,582       1,836       1,773       1,198       2,647  
    Outside data processing fees   6,029       7,150       7,072       6,889       5,875  
    Printing and office supplies   377       378       354       353       402  
    Intangible asset amortization   1,771       1,772       1,771       1,957       2,182  
    FDIC assessments   3,744       3,720       3,278       4,287       7,557  
    Other real estate owned and foreclosure expenses   227       942       373       534       1,743  
    Professional and other outside services   3,777       3,035       3,822       3,952       3,981  
    Other expenses   7,982       6,630       7,411       5,934       7,552  
    Total Noninterest Expenses   96,289       94,629       91,413       96,935       108,103  
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX   76,623       56,347       43,992       54,766       46,904  
    Income tax expense   12,274       7,160       4,067       6,825       4,425  
    NET INCOME   64,349       49,187       39,925       47,941       42,479  
    Preferred stock dividends   469       468       469       469       469  
    NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $ 63,880     $ 48,719     $ 39,456     $ 47,472     $ 42,010  
    Per Share Data:                  
    Basic Net Income Available to Common Stockholders $ 1.10     $ 0.84     $ 0.68     $ 0.80     $ 0.71  
    Diluted Net Income Available to Common Stockholders $ 1.10     $ 0.84     $ 0.68     $ 0.80     $ 0.71  
    Cash Dividends Paid to Common Stockholders $ 0.35     $ 0.35     $ 0.35     $ 0.34     $ 0.34  
    Average Diluted Common Shares Outstanding (in thousands)   58,247       58,289       58,328       59,273       59,556  
    FINANCIAL RATIOS:                  
    Return on Average Assets   1.39 %     1.07 %     0.87 %     1.04 %     0.92 %
    Return on Average Stockholders’ Equity   11.05       8.66       7.16       8.47       7.89  
    Return on Tangible Common Stockholders’ Equity   16.75       13.39       11.29       13.21       12.75  
    Average Earning Assets to Average Assets   92.48       92.54       92.81       92.91       93.62  
    Allowance for Credit Losses – Loans as % of Total Loans   1.50       1.48       1.50       1.64       1.64  
    Net Charge-offs as % of Average Loans (Annualized)   0.02       0.21       1.26       0.07       0.10  
    Average Stockholders’ Equity to Average Assets   12.51       12.26       12.02       12.17       11.58  
    Tax Equivalent Yield on Average Earning Assets   5.63       5.82       5.69       5.65       5.64  
    Interest Expense/Average Earning Assets   2.35       2.59       2.53       2.55       2.48  
    Net Interest Margin (FTE) on Average Earning Assets   3.28       3.23       3.16       3.10       3.16  
    Efficiency Ratio   48.48       53.76       53.84       59.21       63.26  
    Tangible Common Book Value Per Share $ 26.78     $ 26.64     $ 25.10     $ 25.07     $ 25.06  
    LOANS                  
    (Dollars In Thousands) December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,
        2024       2024       2024       2024       2023  
    Commercial and industrial loans $ 4,114,292     $ 4,041,217     $ 3,949,817     $ 3,722,365     $ 3,670,948  
    Agricultural land, production and other loans to farmers   256,312       238,743       239,926       234,431       263,414  
    Real estate loans:                  
    Construction   792,144       814,704       823,267       941,726       957,545  
    Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied   2,274,016       2,251,351       2,323,533       2,368,360       2,400,839  
    Commercial real estate, owner occupied   1,157,944       1,152,751       1,174,195       1,137,894       1,162,083  
    Residential   2,374,729       2,366,943       2,370,905       2,316,490       2,288,921  
    Home equity   659,811       641,188       631,104       618,258       617,571  
    Individuals’ loans for household and other personal expenditures   166,028       158,480       162,089       161,459       168,388  
    Public finance and other commercial loans   1,059,083       981,431       964,814       964,599       956,318  
    Loans   12,854,359       12,646,808       12,639,650       12,465,582       12,486,027  
    Allowance for credit losses – loans   (192,757 )     (187,828 )     (189,537 )     (204,681 )     (204,934 )
    NET LOANS $ 12,661,602     $ 12,458,980     $ 12,450,113     $ 12,260,901     $ 12,281,093  
     
    DEPOSITS                  
    (Dollars In Thousands) December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,
      2024   2024   2024   2024   2023
    Demand deposits $ 7,980,061   $ 7,678,510   $ 7,757,679   $ 7,771,976   $ 7,965,862
    Savings deposits   4,522,758     4,302,236     4,339,161     4,679,593     4,516,433
    Certificates and other time deposits of $100,000 or more   1,043,068     1,277,833     1,415,131     1,451,443     1,408,985
    Other certificates and time deposits   692,068     802,949     889,949     901,280     849,906
    Brokered certificates of deposits1   283,671     303,572     167,150     80,292     80,267
    TOTAL DEPOSITS2 $ 14,521,626   $ 14,365,100   $ 14,569,070   $ 14,884,584   $ 14,821,453

    1 – Total brokered deposits of $955.7 million, which includes brokered CD’s of $283.7 million at December 31, 2024.
    2 – Total deposits at September 30, 2024 excluded $287.7 million of deposits reclassified to Deposits and other liabilities held for sale related to the Illinois branch sale. The sale of $267.4 million of deposits associated with the Illinois branch sale was subsequently completed on December 6, 2024.

    CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS            
    (Dollars in Thousands)                      
      For the Three Months Ended
      December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
      Average Balance   Interest
    Income /
    Expense    		   Average
    Rate    		   Average Balance   Interest
    Income /
    Expense    		   Average
    Rate
    ASSETS                      
    Interest-bearing deposits $ 522,868   $ 5,350   4.09 %   $ 700,705   $ 8,034   4.59 %
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock   41,703     958   9.19       41,792     771   7.38  
    Investment Securities:(1)                      
    Taxable   1,677,554     9,024   2.15       1,801,533     8,644   1.92  
    Tax-exempt(2)   2,089,397     16,144   3.09       2,282,233     17,495   3.07  
    Total Investment Securities   3,766,951     25,168   2.67       4,083,766     26,139   2.56  
    Loans held for sale   36,219     550   6.07       16,355     246   6.02  
    Loans:(3)                      
    Commercial   8,753,723     156,414   7.15       8,533,233     159,190   7.46  
    Real estate mortgage   2,177,351     24,401   4.48       2,118,060     21,829   4.12  
    HELOC and installment   841,537     16,171   7.69       820,728     16,258   7.92  
    Tax-exempt(2)   948,846     11,418   4.81       908,075     10,376   4.57  
    Total Loans   12,757,676     208,954   6.55       12,396,451     207,899   6.71  
    Total Earning Assets   17,089,198     240,430   5.63 %     17,222,714     242,843   5.64 %
    Total Non-Earning Assets   1,389,105             1,174,486        
    TOTAL ASSETS $ 18,478,303           $ 18,397,200        
    LIABILITIES                      
    Interest-Bearing Deposits:                      
    Interest-bearing deposits $ 5,564,228   $ 37,049   2.66 %   $ 5,504,725   $ 40,996   2.98 %
    Money market deposits   3,189,334     25,463   3.19       3,096,085     27,909   3.61  
    Savings deposits   1,362,705     3,102   0.91       1,587,758     3,913   0.99  
    Certificates and other time deposits   2,313,284     24,221   4.19       2,225,528     23,837   4.28  
    Total Interest-Bearing Deposits   12,429,551     89,835   2.89       12,414,096     96,655   3.11  
    Borrowings   1,049,677     10,437   3.98       1,013,856     10,272   4.05  
    Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities   13,479,228     100,272   2.98       13,427,952     106,927   3.19  
    Noninterest-bearing deposits   2,358,743             2,586,484        
    Other liabilities   328,062             251,771        
    Total Liabilities   16,166,033             16,266,207        
    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   2,312,270             2,130,993        
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 18,478,303     100,272       $ 18,397,200     106,927    
    Net Interest Income (FTE)     $ 140,158           $ 135,916    
    Net Interest Spread (FTE)(4)         2.65 %           2.45 %
                           
    Net Interest Margin (FTE):                      
    Interest Income (FTE) / Average Earning Assets         5.63 %           5.64 %
    Interest Expense / Average Earning Assets         2.35 %           2.48 %
    Net Interest Margin (FTE)(5)         3.28 %           3.16 %
                           
    (1)Average balance of securities is computed based on the average of the historical amortized cost balances without the effects of the fair value adjustments. Annualized amounts are computed using a 30/360 day basis.
    (2)Tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis, using a marginal tax rate of 21 percent for 2024 and 2023. These totals equal $5,788 and $5,853 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
    (3)Non accruing loans have been included in the average balances.
    (4)Net Interest Spread (FTE) is interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets minus interest expense expressed as a percentage of average interest-bearing liabilities.
    (5)Net Interest Margin (FTE) is interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets minus interest expense expressed as a percentage of average earning assets.
     
                           
    CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS            
    (Dollars in Thousands)                      
      For the Twelve Months Ended
      December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
      Average Balance   Interest
    Income /
    Expense    		   Average
    Rate    		   Average Balance   Interest
    Income /
    Expense    		   Average
    Rate
    Assets:                      
    Interest-bearing deposits $ 418,163   $ 16,992   4.06 %   $ 431,581   $ 17,719   4.11 %
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock   41,736     3,527   8.45       41,319     3,052   7.39  
    Investment Securities:(1)                      
    Taxable   1,759,578     36,086   2.05       1,854,438     35,207   1.90  
    Tax-exempt(2)   2,200,466     67,705   3.08       2,366,475     73,566   3.11  
    Total Investment Securities   3,960,044     103,791   2.62       4,220,913     108,773   2.58  
    Loans held for sale   29,650     1,792   6.04       21,766     1,292   5.94  
    Loans:(3)                      
    Commercial   8,687,638     641,393   7.38       8,519,706     603,611   7.08  
    Real estate mortgage   2,158,743     94,890   4.40       2,035,488     82,183   4.04  
    HELOC and installment   830,079     65,577   7.90       830,006     60,751   7.32  
    Tax-exempt(2)   928,214     43,370   4.67       891,008     40,448   4.54  
    Total Loans   12,634,324     847,022   6.70       12,297,974     788,285   6.41  
    Total Earning Assets   17,054,267     971,332   5.69 %     16,991,787     917,829   5.40 %
    Total Non-Earning Assets   1,346,228             1,194,720        
    Total Assets $ 18,400,495           $ 18,186,507        
    Liabilities:                      
    Interest-Bearing deposits:                      
    Interest-bearing deposits $ 5,506,492   $ 157,984   2.87 %   $ 5,435,733   $ 138,012   2.54 %
    Money market deposits   3,061,461     106,026   3.46       2,884,271     83,777   2.90  
    Savings deposits   1,463,707     14,587   1.00       1,694,230     14,606   0.86  
    Certificates and other time deposits   2,413,900     107,530   4.45       1,923,268     69,697   3.62  
    Total Interest-Bearing Deposits   12,445,560     386,127   3.10       11,937,502     306,092   2.56  
    Borrowings   1,005,017     40,765   4.06       1,111,472     42,394   3.81  
    Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities   13,450,577     426,892   3.17       13,048,974     348,486   2.67  
    Noninterest-bearing deposits   2,371,004             2,783,996        
    Other liabilities   326,423             226,275        
    Total Liabilities   16,148,004             16,059,245        
    Stockholders’ Equity   2,252,491             2,127,262        
    Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 18,400,495     426,892       $ 18,186,507     348,486    
    Net Interest Income (FTE)     $ 544,440           $ 569,343    
    Net Interest Spread (FTE)(4)         2.52 %           2.73 %
                           
    Net Interest Margin (FTE):                      
    Interest Income (FTE) / Average Earning Assets         5.69 %           5.40 %
    Interest Expense / Average Earning Assets         2.50 %           2.05 %
    Net Interest Margin (FTE)(5)         3.19 %           3.35 %
                           
    (1)Average balance of securities is computed based on the average of the historical amortized cost balances without the effects of the fair value adjustments. Annualized amounts are computed using a 30/360 day basis.
    (2)Tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis, using a marginal tax rate of 21 percent for 2024 and 2023. These totals equal $23,326 and $23,943 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
    (3)Non accruing loans have been included in the average balances.           
    (4)Net Interest Spread (FTE) is interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets minus interest expense expressed as a percentage of average interest-bearing liabilities.
    (5)Net Interest Margin (FTE) is interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets minus interest expense expressed as a percentage of average earning assets.
     
    ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE – NON-GAAP
    (Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
      December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,
        2024       2024       2024       2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Net Income Available to Common Stockholders – GAAP $ 63,880     $ 48,719     $ 39,456     $ 47,472     $ 42,010     $ 199,527     $ 221,911  
    Adjustments:                          
    PPP loan income   —       —       —       —       (7 )     —       (49 )
    Net realized losses on sales of available for sale securities   11,592       9,114       49       2       2,317       20,757       6,930  
    Gain on branch sale   (19,983 )     —       —       —       —       (19,983 )     —  
    Non-core expenses1,2,3   762       —       —       3,481       12,682       4,243       12,682  
    Tax on adjustments   1,851       (2,220 )     (12 )     (848 )     (3,652 )     (1,229 )     (4,767 )
    Adjusted Net Income Available to Common Stockholders – Non-GAAP $ 58,102     $ 55,613     $ 39,493     $ 50,107     $ 53,350     $ 203,315     $ 236,707  
                               
    Average Diluted Common Shares Outstanding (in thousands)   58,247       58,289       58,328       59,273       59,556       58,533       59,489  
                               
    Diluted Earnings Per Common Share – GAAP $ 1.10     $ 0.84     $ 0.68     $ 0.80     $ 0.71     $ 3.41     $ 3.73  
    Adjustments:                          
    PPP loan income   —       —       —       —       —       —       —  
    Net realized losses on sales of available for sale securities   0.20       0.15       —       —       0.04       0.35       0.12  
    Gain on branch sale   (0.34 )     —       —       —       —       (0.34 )     —  
    Non-core expenses1,2,3   0.01       —       —       0.06       0.21       0.07       0.21  
    Tax on adjustments   0.03       (0.04 )     —       (0.01 )     (0.06 )     (0.02 )     (0.08 )
    Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Common Share – Non-GAAP $ 1.00     $ 0.95     $ 0.68     $ 0.85     $ 0.90     $ 3.47     $ 3.98  

    1 – Non-core expenses in 4Q24 included $0.8 million of costs directly related to the branch sale.
    2 – Non-core expenses in 1Q24 included $2.4 million from duplicative online banking conversion costs and $1.1 million from the FDIC special assessment.
    3 – Non-core expenses in 4Q23 included $6.3 million from early retirement and severance costs, $4.3 million from the FDIC special assessment, and $2.1 million from a lease termination.

    NET INTEREST MARGIN (“NIM”), ADJUSTED                
    (Dollars in Thousands)                
      Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
      December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,
        2024       2024       2024       2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Net Interest Income (GAAP) $ 134,370     $ 131,110     $ 128,571     $ 127,063     $ 130,063     $ 521,114     $ 545,400  
    Fully Taxable Equivalent (“FTE”) Adjustment   5,788       5,883       5,859       5,795       5,853       23,326       23,943  
    Net Interest Income (FTE) (non-GAAP) $ 140,158     $ 136,993     $ 134,430     $ 132,858     $ 135,916     $ 544,440     $ 569,343  
                               
    Average Earning Assets (GAAP) $ 17,089,198     $ 16,990,358     $ 17,013,984     $ 17,123,851     $ 17,222,714     $ 17,054,267     $ 16,991,787  
    Net Interest Margin (GAAP)   3.15 %     3.09 %     3.02 %     2.97 %     3.02 %     3.06 %     3.21 %
    Net Interest Margin (FTE) (non-GAAP)   3.28 %     3.23 %     3.16 %     3.10 %     3.16 %     3.19 %     3.35 %
     
    RETURN ON TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY – NON-GAAP
    (Dollars In Thousands) Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
      December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,
        2024       2024       2024       2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Total Average Stockholders’ Equity (GAAP) $ 2,312,270     $ 2,251,547     $ 2,203,361     $ 2,242,139     $ 2,130,993     $ 2,252,491     $ 2,127,262  
    Less: Average Preferred Stock   (25,125 )     (25,125 )     (25,125 )     (25,125 )     (25,125 )     (25,125 )     (25,125 )
    Less: Average Intangible Assets, Net of Tax   (728,218 )     (729,581 )     (730,980 )     (732,432 )     (734,007 )     (730,295 )     (736,601 )
    Average Tangible Common Equity, Net of Tax (Non-GAAP) $ 1,558,927     $ 1,496,841     $ 1,447,256     $ 1,484,582     $ 1,371,861     $ 1,497,071     $ 1,365,536  
                               
    Net Income Available to Common Stockholders (GAAP) $ 63,880     $ 48,719     $ 39,456     $ 47,472     $ 42,010     $ 199,527     $ 221,911  
    Plus: Intangible Asset Amortization, Net of Tax   1,399       1,399       1,399       1,546       1,724       5,744       6,906  
    Tangible Net Income (Non-GAAP) $ 65,279     $ 50,118     $ 40,855     $ 49,018     $ 43,734     $ 205,271     $ 228,817  
                               
    Return on Tangible Common Equity (Non-GAAP)   16.75 %     13.39 %     11.29 %     13.21 %     12.75 %     13.71 %     16.76 %
     
    EFFICIENCY RATIO – NON-GAAP                          
    (Dollars In Thousands) Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
      December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,
        2024       2024       2024       2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Non Interest Expense (GAAP) $ 96,289     $ 94,629     $ 91,413     $ 96,935     $ 108,103     $ 379,266     $ 388,270  
    Less: Intangible Asset Amortization   (1,771 )     (1,772 )     (1,771 )     (1,957 )     (2,182 )     (7,271 )     (8,743 )
    Less: OREO and Foreclosure Expenses   (227 )     (942 )     (373 )     (534 )     (1,743 )     (2,076 )     (3,318 )
    Adjusted Non Interest Expense (Non-GAAP) $ 94,291     $ 91,915     $ 89,269     $ 94,444     $ 104,178     $ 369,919     $ 376,209  
                               
    Net Interest Income (GAAP) $ 134,370     $ 131,110     $ 128,571     $ 127,063     $ 130,063     $ 521,114     $ 545,400  
    Plus: Fully Taxable Equivalent Adjustment   5,788       5,883       5,859       5,795       5,853       23,326       23,943  
    Net Interest Income on a Fully Taxable Equivalent Basis (Non-GAAP) $ 140,158     $ 136,993     $ 134,430     $ 132,858     $ 135,916     $ 544,440     $ 569,343  
                               
    Non Interest Income (GAAP) $ 42,742     $ 24,866     $ 31,334     $ 26,638     $ 26,444     $ 125,580     $ 105,602  
    Less: Investment Securities (Gains) Losses   11,592       9,114       49       2       2,317       20,757       6,930  
    Adjusted Non Interest Income (Non-GAAP) $ 54,334     $ 33,980     $ 31,383     $ 26,640     $ 28,761     $ 146,337     $ 112,532  
    Adjusted Revenue (Non-GAAP) $ 194,492     $ 170,973     $ 165,813     $ 159,498     $ 164,677     $ 690,777     $ 681,875  
    Efficiency Ratio (Non-GAAP)   48.48 %     53.76 %     53.84 %     59.21 %     63.26 %     53.55 %     55.17 %
                               
    Adjusted Non Interest Expense (Non-GAAP) $ 94,291     $ 91,915     $ 89,269     $ 94,444     $ 104,178     $ 369,919     $ 376,209  
    Less: Acquisition-related Expenses   —       —       —       —       —       —       —  
    Less: Non-core Expenses1,2,3   (762 )     —       —       (3,481 )     (12,682 )     (4,243 )     (12,682 )
    Adjusted Non Interest Expense Excluding Non-core Expenses (Non-GAAP) $ 93,529     $ 91,915     $ 89,269     $ 90,963     $ 91,496     $ 365,676     $ 363,527  
                               
    Adjusted Revenue (Non-GAAP) $ 194,492     $ 170,973     $ 165,813     $ 159,498     $ 164,677     $ 690,777     $ 681,875  
    Less: Gain on Branch Sale   (19,983 )     —       —       —       —       (19,983 )     —  
    Adjusted Revenue Excluding Gain on Branch Sale (Non-GAAP) $ 174,509     $ 170,973     $ 165,813     $ 159,498     $ 164,677     $ 670,794     $ 681,875  
    Adjusted Efficiency Ratio (Non-GAAP)   53.60 %     53.76 %     53.84 %     57.03 %     55.56 %     54.51 %     53.31 %

    1 – Non-core expenses in 4Q24 included $0.8 million of costs directly related to the branch sale.
    2 – Non-core expenses in 1Q24 included $2.4 million from duplicative online banking conversion costs and $1.1 million from the FDIC special assessment.
    3 – Non-core expenses in 4Q23 included $6.3 million from early retirement and severance costs, $4.3 million from the FDIC special assessment, and $2.1 million from a lease termination.

    For more information, contact:
    Nicole M. Weaver, Vice President and Director of Corporate Administration
    765-521-7619
    http://www.firstmerchants.com

    SOURCE: First Merchants Corporation, Muncie, Indiana

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  • MIL-OSI: Roper Technologies announces 2024 financial results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Roper Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROP) reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. The results in this press release are presented on a continuing operations basis.

    Fourth quarter 2024 highlights

    • Revenue increased 16% to $1.88 billion; acquisition contribution was +9% and organic revenue was +7%
    • Operating cash flow was $722 million; adjusted operating cash flow increased 13%
    • GAAP net earnings increased 22% to $462 million; adjusted net earnings increased 10% to $520 million
    • Adjusted EBITDA increased 13% to $744 million
    • GAAP DEPS increased 22% to $4.28; adjusted DEPS increased 10% to $4.81

    Full year 2024 highlights

    • Revenue increased 14% to $7.04 billion; acquisition contribution was +8% and organic revenue was +6%
    • Operating cash flow was $2.39 billion; adjusted operating cash flow increased 16%
    • GAAP net earnings increased 13% to $1.55 billion; adjusted net earnings increased 10% to $1.98 billion
    • Adjusted EBITDA increased 13% to $2.83 billion
    • GAAP DEPS increased 13% to $14.35; adjusted DEPS increased 10% to $18.31

    “It was an outstanding year for Roper’s long-term cash flow compounding model. We grew free cash flow 16% to $2.3 billion, surpassing the $2 billion milestone for the first time in our history,” said Neil Hunn, Roper Technologies’ President and CEO. “Our total revenue growth of 14% for the year was driven by 6% organic growth and an 8% contribution from our disciplined and process-driven capital deployment capability. To this end, we deployed $3.6 billion of capital toward high-quality vertical software acquisitions, highlighted by Procare Solutions, a leading early childhood education software company, and Transact Campus, which was successfully combined with our CBORD education & healthcare software business.”

    2025 outlook and guidance

    “Roper not only grew substantially in 2024, but we enter 2025 as a fundamentally better company. This past year, we upgraded key leadership talent, expanded our capital deployment function, and advanced our operating model. As a result, we are entering 2025 with broad-based and positive momentum. Our double-digit 2025 total revenue growth outlook is fueled by improving organic growth and meaningful contributions from our 2024 acquisitions. We believe these growth trends, combined with our significant M&A firepower and large pipeline of attractive acquisition opportunities, position Roper well to continue delivering compelling long-term cash flow compounding for our shareholders,” concluded Mr. Hunn.

    Roper expects full year 2025 adjusted DEPS of $19.75 – $20.00 with first quarter adjusted DEPS of $4.70 – $4.74. The Company expects full year total revenue growth of 10%+, with organic revenue growth of +6 – 7%.

    The Company’s guidance excludes the impact of unannounced future acquisitions or divestitures.

    Conference call to be held at 8:00 AM (ET) today

    A conference call to discuss these results has been scheduled for 8:00 AM ET on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The call can be accessed via webcast or by dialing +1 800-836-8184 (US/Canada) or +1 646-357-8785, using conference call ID 30275. Webcast information and conference call materials will be made available in the Investors section of Roper’s website (www.ropertech.com) prior to the start of the call. The webcast can also be accessed directly by using the following URL https://event.webcast. Telephonic replays will be available for up to two weeks and can be accessed by dialing +1 646-517-4150 with access code 30275#.

    Use of non-GAAP financial information

    The Company supplements its consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis with certain non-GAAP financial information to provide investors with greater insight, increase transparency and allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures are included in the accompanying financial schedules or tables. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations from these results should be carefully evaluated.

    Minority interests

    Following the sale of a majority stake in its industrial businesses to CD&R, Roper holds a minority interest in Indicor. The fair value of Roper’s equity investment in Indicor is updated on a quarterly basis and reported as “equity investments gain, net.” During the quarter, Roper sold its minority interest in Certinia and recognized the associated gain within “equity investments gain, net.” Roper makes non-GAAP adjustments for the impacts associated with these investments.

    Table 1: Revenue and adjusted EBITDA reconciliation ($M)
    (from continuing operations)
      Q4 2023   Q4 2024   V %   FY 2023   FY 2024   V %
    GAAP revenue $ 1,613     $ 1,877       16 %   $ 6,178     $ 7,039       14 %
                           
    Components of revenue growth                      
    Organic           7 %             6 %
    Acquisitions           9 %             8 %
    Foreign exchange           — %             — %
    Revenue growth           16 %             14 %
                           
    Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation                      
    GAAP net earnings $ 378     $ 462         $ 1,368     $ 1,549      
    Taxes   99       128           375       418      
    Interest expense   50       71           165       259      
    Depreciation   9       9           35       37      
    Amortization   187       202           720       776      
    EBITDA $ 723     $ 873       21 %   $ 2,663     $ 3,039       14 %
                           
    Restructuring-related expenses associated with the Syntellis (’23) and Transact (’24) acquisitions   —       —           9       9      
    Transaction-related expenses for completed acquisitions   3       1           8       8      
    Financial impacts associated with the minority investments in Indicor & CertiniaA   (67 )     (141 )         (165 )     (235 )    
    Gain on sale of non-operating assets   —       —           (3 )     —      
    Legal settlement charge   —       11           —       11      
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 659     $ 744      13 %   $ 2,511     $ 2,832       13 %
    % of revenue   40.8 %     39.6 %    (120 bps )     40.6 %     40.2 %     (40 bps )
    Table 2: Adjusted net earnings reconciliation ($M)
    (from continuing operations)
      Q4 2023   Q4 2024   V %   FY 2023   FY 2024   V %
    GAAP net earnings $ 378     $ 462       22 %   $ 1,368     $ 1,549       13 %
    Restructuring-related expenses associated with the Syntellis (’23) and Transact (’24) acquisitions   —       —           7       7      
    Transaction-related expenses for completed acquisitions   2       1           6       6      
    Financial impacts associated with the minority investments in Indicor & CertiniaA   (52 )     (105 )         (135 )     (182 )    
    Gain on sale of non-operating assets   —       —           (3 )     —      
    Legal settlement charge   —       9           —       9      
    Amortization of acquisition-related
    intangible assetsB    		   143       153           552       588      
    Adjusted net earningsC $ 471     $ 520       10 %   $ 1,795     $ 1,978       10 %
    Table 3: Adjusted DEPS reconciliation
    (from continuing operations)
      Q4 2023   Q4 2024   V %   FY 2023   FY 2024   V %
    GAAP DEPS $ 3.50     $ 4.28       22 %   $ 12.74     $ 14.35       13 %
    Restructuring-related expenses associated with the Syntellis (’23) and Transact (’24) acquisitions   —       —           0.06       0.07      
    Transaction-related expenses for completed acquisitions   0.02       0.01           0.06       0.06      
    Financial impacts associated with the minority investments in Indicor & CertiniaA   (0.48 )     (0.97 )         (1.25 )     (1.68 )    
    Gain on sale of non-operating assets   —       —           (0.02 )     —      
    Legal settlement charge   —       0.08           —       0.08      
    Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assetsB   1.33       1.41           5.13       5.45      
    Adjusted DEPSC $ 4.37     $ 4.81       10 %   $ 16.71     $ 18.31       10 %
    Table 4: Adjusted cash flow reconciliation ($M)
    (from continuing operations)
      Q4 2023   Q4 2024   V %   FY 2023   FY 2024   V %
    Operating cash flow $ 622     $ 722       16 %   $ 2,037     $ 2,393       17 %
    Taxes paid in period related to divestiture   16       —           32       —      
    Adjusted operating cash flow $ 638     $ 722       13 %   $ 2,070     $ 2,393       16 %
    Capital expenditures   (30 )     (27 )         (68 )     (66 )    
    Capitalized software expenditures   (11 )     (12 )         (40 )     (45 )    
    Adjusted free cash flow $ 596     $ 684       15 %   $ 1,962     $ 2,282       16 %
    Table 5: Forecasted adjusted DEPS reconciliation
    (from continuing operations)
      Q1 2025   FY 2025
      Low End   High End   Low End   High End
    GAAP DEPSD $ 3.29     $ 3.33     $ 14.21     $ 14.46  
    Financial impacts associated with the minority investment in IndicorA   TBD       TBD       TBD       TBD  
    Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assetsB   1.41       1.41       5.54       5.54  
    Adjusted DEPSC $ 4.70     $ 4.74     $ 19.75     $ 20.00  

    Footnotes:

    A. Adjustments related to the financial impacts associated with the minority investments in Indicor & Certinia as shown below ($M, except per share data). Forecasted results do not include any potential impacts associated with our minority investment in Indicor, as these potential impacts cannot be reasonably predicted. These impacts will be excluded from all non-GAAP results in future periods.
                                 
        Q4 2023A   Q4 2024A     FY 2023A   FY 2024A     Q1 2025E   FY 2025E
      Pretax $ (67 )   $ (141 )     $ (165 )   $ (235 )     TBD   TBD
      After-tax $ (52 )   $ (105 )     $ (135 )   $ (182 )     TBD   TBD
      Per share $ (0.48 )   $ (0.97 )     $ (1.25 )   $ (1.68 )     TBD   TBD
                                 
    B. Actual results and forecast of estimated amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets as shown below ($M, except per share data).
                                 
        Q4 2023A   Q4 2024A     FY 2023A   FY 2024A     Q1 2025E   FY 2025E
      Pretax $ 181     $ 193       $ 698     $ 745       $ 193   $ 762
      After-tax $ 143     $ 153       $ 552     $ 588       $ 153   $ 602
      Per share $ 1.33     $ 1.41       $ 5.13     $ 5.45       $ 1.41   $ 5.54
                                 
    C. All actual and forecasted non-GAAP adjustments are taxed at 21% with the exception of the financial impacts associated with minority investments.
                                 
    D. Forecasted GAAP DEPS do not include any potential impacts associated with our minority investment in Indicor. These impacts will be excluded from all non-GAAP results in future periods.
       

    Note: Numbers may not foot due to rounding.

    About Roper Technologies

    Roper Technologies is a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Fortune 1000. Roper has a proven, long-term track record of compounding cash flow and shareholder value. The Company operates market leading businesses that design and develop vertical software and technology enabled products for a variety of defensible niche markets. Roper utilizes a disciplined, analytical, and process-driven approach to redeploy its excess capital toward high-quality acquisitions. Additional information about Roper is available on the Company’s website at www.ropertech.com.

    Contact information:
    Investor Relations
    941-556-2601
    investor-relations@ropertech.com

    The information provided in this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements may include, among others, statements regarding operating results, the success of our internal operating plans, and the prospects for newly acquired businesses to be integrated and contribute to future growth, profit and cash flow expectations. Forward-looking statements may be indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plans,” “expects,” “projects,” “should,” “will,” “believes,” “intends” and similar words and phrases. These statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are not guarantees of future performance. They involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Such risks and uncertainties include our ability to identify and complete acquisitions consistent with our business strategies, integrate acquisitions that have been completed, realize expected benefits and synergies from, and manage other risks associated with, acquired businesses, including obtaining any required regulatory approvals with respect thereto. We also face other general risks, including our ability to realize cost savings from our operating initiatives, general economic conditions and the conditions of the specific markets in which we operate, including risks related to labor shortages and rising interest rates, changes in foreign exchange rates, risks related to changing U.S. and foreign trade policies, including increased trade restrictions or tariffs, risks associated with our international operations, cybersecurity and data privacy risks, including litigation resulting therefrom, risks related to political instability, armed hostilities, incidents of terrorism, public health crises (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) or natural disasters, increased product liability and insurance costs, increased warranty exposure, future competition, changes in the supply of, or price for, parts and components, including as a result of inflation and potential supply chain constraints, environmental compliance costs and liabilities, risks and cost associated with litigation, potential write-offs of our substantial intangible assets, and risks associated with obtaining governmental approvals and maintaining regulatory compliance for new and existing products. Important risks may be discussed in current and subsequent filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.

     

    Roper Technologies, Inc.      
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
    (Amounts in millions)      
           
      December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
    ASSETS:      
           
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 188.2     $ 214.3  
    Accounts receivable, net   885.1       829.9  
    Inventories, net   120.8       118.6  
    Income taxes receivable   25.6       47.7  
    Unbilled receivables   127.3       106.4  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets   195.7       164.5  
    Total current assets   1,542.7       1,481.4  
           
    Property, plant and equipment, net   149.7       119.6  
    Goodwill   19,312.9       17,118.8  
    Other intangible assets, net   9,059.6       8,212.1  
    Deferred taxes   54.1       32.2  
    Equity investments   772.3       795.7  
    Other assets   443.4       407.7  
    Total assets $ 31,334.7     $ 28,167.5  
           
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:      
           
    Accounts payable $ 148.1     $ 143.0  
    Accrued compensation   289.0       250.0  
    Deferred revenue   1,737.4       1,583.8  
    Other accrued liabilities   546.2       446.5  
    Income taxes payable   68.4       40.4  
    Current portion of long-term debt, net   1,043.1       499.5  
    Total current liabilities   3,832.2       2,963.2  
           
    Long-term debt, net of current portion   6,579.9       5,830.6  
    Deferred taxes   1,630.6       1,513.1  
    Other liabilities   424.4       415.8  
    Total liabilities   12,467.1       10,722.7  
           
    Common stock   1.1       1.1  
    Additional paid-in capital   3,014.6       2,767.0  
    Retained earnings   16,034.9       14,816.3  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (166.5 )     (122.8 )
    Treasury stock   (16.5 )     (16.8 )
    Total stockholders’ equity   18,867.6       17,444.8  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 31,334.7     $ 28,167.5  
           
    Roper Technologies, Inc.          
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited)
    (Amounts in millions, except per share data)
                   
      Three months ended December 31,   Year ended December 31,
        2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Net revenues $ 1,877.1     $ 1,613.5     $ 7,039.2     $ 6,177.8  
    Cost of sales   594.8       488.3       2,160.9       1,870.6  
    Gross profit   1,282.3       1,125.2       4,878.3       4,307.2  
                   
    Selling, general and administrative expenses   757.6       662.4       2,881.5       2,562.0  
    Income from operations   524.7       462.8       1,996.8       1,745.2  
                   
    Interest expense, net   70.8       50.1       259.2       164.7  
    Equity investments gain, net   (141.0 )     (66.7 )     (234.6 )     (165.4 )
    Other expense, net   4.1       2.7       5.0       2.8  
                   
    Earnings before income taxes   590.8       476.7       1,967.2       1,743.1  
                   
    Income taxes   128.5       99.2       417.9       374.7  
                   
    Net earnings from continuing operations   462.3       377.5       1,549.3       1,368.4  
                   
    Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax   —       —       —       (4.1 )
    Gain on disposition of discontinued operations, net of tax   —       11.5       —       19.9  
    Net earnings from discontinued operations   —       11.5       —       15.8  
                   
    Net earnings $ 462.3     $ 389.0     $ 1,549.3     $ 1,384.2  
                   
    Net earnings per share from continuing operations:              
    Basic $ 4.31     $ 3.53     $ 14.47     $ 12.83  
    Diluted $ 4.28     $ 3.50     $ 14.35     $ 12.74  
                   
    Net earnings per share from discontinued operations:              
    Basic $ —     $ 0.11     $ —     $ 0.15  
    Diluted $ —     $ 0.11     $ —     $ 0.15  
                   
    Net earnings per share:              
    Basic $ 4.31     $ 3.64     $ 14.47     $ 12.98  
    Diluted $ 4.28     $ 3.61     $ 14.35     $ 12.89  
                   
    Weighted average common shares outstanding:              
    Basic   107.3       106.9       107.1       106.6  
    Diluted   108.1       107.7       108.0       107.4  
    Roper Technologies, Inc.            
    Selected Segment Financial Data (unaudited)            
    (Amounts in millions; percentages of net revenues)            
                                   
      Three months ended December 31,   Year ended December 31,
        2024       2023       2024       2023  
      Amount   %   Amount   %   Amount   %   Amount   %
    Net revenues:                              
    Application Software $ 1,056.9         $ 851.8         $ 3,868.3         $ 3,186.9      
    Network Software   373.5           362.7           1,475.6           1,439.4      
    Technology Enabled Products   446.7           399.0           1,695.3           1,551.5      
    Total $ 1,877.1         $ 1,613.5         $ 7,039.2         $ 6,177.8      
                                   
                                   
    Gross profit:                              
    Application Software $ 708.0       67.0 %   $ 586.6       68.9 %   $ 2,647.6       68.4 %   $ 2,195.8       68.9 %
    Network Software   318.9       85.4 %     311.6       85.9 %     1,254.8       85.0 %     1,225.6       85.1 %
    Technology Enabled Products   255.4       57.2 %     227.0       56.9 %     975.9       57.6 %     885.8       57.1 %
    Total $ 1,282.3       68.3 %   $ 1,125.2       69.7 %   $ 4,878.3       69.3 %   $ 4,307.2       69.7 %
                                   
                                   
    Operating profit*:                              
    Application Software $ 272.9       25.8 %   $ 219.5       25.8 %   $ 1,023.4       26.5 %   $ 820.8       25.8 %
    Network Software   174.4       46.7 %     167.4       46.2 %     666.5       45.2 %     632.4       43.9 %
    Technology Enabled Products   150.3       33.6 %     127.0       31.8 %     574.3       33.9 %     518.7       33.4 %
    Total $ 597.6       31.8 %   $ 513.9       31.9 %   $ 2,264.2       32.2 %   $ 1,971.9       31.9 %
                                   
                                   
    * Segment operating profit is before unallocated corporate general and administrative expenses and enterprise-wide stock-based compensation. These expenses were $72.9 and $51.1 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $267.4 and $226.7 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
    Roper Technologies, Inc.  
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
    (Amounts in millions)      
      Year ended December 31,
        2024       2023  
    Cash flows from operating activities:      
    Net earnings from continuing operations $ 1,549.3     $ 1,368.4  
    Adjustments to reconcile net earnings from continuing operations to cash flows from operating activities:      
    Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment   37.1       35.4  
    Amortization of intangible assets   775.7       719.8  
    Amortization of deferred financing costs   9.8       9.9  
    Non-cash stock compensation   145.9       123.5  
    Equity investments gain, net   (234.6 )     (165.4 )
    Income tax provision   417.9       374.7  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired businesses:      
    Accounts receivable   14.4       (50.2 )
    Unbilled receivables   (18.5 )     (7.5 )
    Inventories   (1.9 )     (6.6 )
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (19.5 )     (4.3 )
    Accounts payable   (13.0 )     18.2  
    Other accrued liabilities   109.3       (1.0 )
    Deferred revenue   110.7       93.9  
    Cash taxes paid for gain on disposal of business   —       (32.5 )
    Cash income taxes paid, excluding tax associated with gain on disposal of business   (483.8 )     (423.4 )
    Other, net   (5.6 )     (15.5 )
    Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations   2,393.2       2,037.4  
    Cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations   —       (2.3 )
    Cash provided by operating activities   2,393.2       2,035.1  
           
    Cash flows from (used in) investing activities:      
    Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired   (3,612.9 )     (2,052.7 )
    Capital expenditures   (66.0 )     (68.0 )
    Capitalized software expenditures   (45.0 )     (40.0 )
    Distributions from equity investment   10.8       32.5  
    Proceeds from sale of equity investment   245.6       —  
    Other, net   (1.0 )     (0.1 )
    Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations   (3,468.5 )     (2,128.3 )
    Cash provided by disposition of discontinued operations   —       2.0  
    Cash used in investing activities   (3,468.5 )     (2,126.3 )
           
    Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:      
    Proceeds from senior notes   2,000.0       —  
    Payments of senior notes   (500.0 )     (700.0 )
    Borrowings (payments) under revolving line of credit, net   (235.0 )     360.0  
    Debt issuance costs   (24.6 )     —  
    Cash dividends to stockholders   (321.9 )     (290.2 )
    Treasury stock sales   18.5       15.5  
    Proceeds from stock-based compensation, net   88.6       115.2  
    Other, net   43.9       —  
    Cash provided by (used in) financing activities   1,069.5       (499.5 )
           
    (Continued)
    Roper Technologies, Inc.  
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) – Continued
    (Amounts in millions)      
      Year ended December 31,
        2024       2023  
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   (20.3 )     12.2  
           
    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (26.1 )     (578.5 )
           
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year   214.3       792.8  
           
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 188.2     $ 214.3  
           

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Connectone Bancorp, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results; Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNOB) (the “Company” or “ConnectOne”), parent company of ConnectOne Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income available to common stockholders of $18.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared with $15.7 million for the third quarter of 2024 and $17.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. Diluted earnings per share were $0.49 for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared with $0.41 for the third quarter of 2024 and $0.46 for the fourth quarter of 2023. Full-year 2024 net income available to common stockholders was $67.8 million, compared to $81.0 million for the full-year 2023. Diluted earnings per share for the full-year 2024 were $1.76, compared with $2.07 for the full-year 2023. Return on average assets was 0.84%, 0.70% and 0.79% for the three months ended December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Return on average tangible common equity was 8.27%, 6.93% and 8.18% for the three months ended December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

    Operating net income available to common stockholders, which excludes non-operating items, as set forth in the reconciliation of GAAP earnings to operating earnings included in the supplemental table attached hereto, was $20.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, $16.1 million for the third quarter of 2024 and $19.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. Operating diluted earnings per share were $0.52 for the fourth quarter of 2024, $0.42 for the third quarter of 2024 and $0.49 for the fourth quarter of 2023. Operating return on average assets was 0.90%, 0.72% and 0.84% for the three months ended December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Operating return on average tangible common equity was 8.77%, 7.03% and 8.67% for the three months ended December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

    “I’m extremely pleased with ConnectOne’s fourth quarter 2024 financial results highlighted by a 20.5% quarter-over-quarter and an 6.2% year-over-year increase in quarterly net income available to common stockholders, significant margin expansion and growth in both loans and core deposits,” stated Frank Sorrentino, ConnectOne’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “On a quarter-over-quarter basis, our loan portfolio grew by 2.0% while core deposits grew by 3.2%. The bank’s net interest margin improved by nearly 20 basis-points, benefiting from a more than 25 basis-point improvement in our cost of deposits. This improvement reflects an approximately 40% cycle-to-date beta on interest-bearing deposits and a 3.6% sequential quarterly increase in average noninterest-bearing demand deposits. Moreover, credit quality trends remain stable and, once again, tangible book value advanced despite higher longer-term interest rates.”

    “As we move into 2025, we are experiencing strong operating momentum bolstered by improving industry fundamentals, favorable economic conditions, and a potentially more supportive regulatory environment. Importantly, the proposed merger with The First of Long Island Corporation is moving forward as planned. We’re well along in the merger process and anticipate the transaction to close in the second quarter of 2025.” Mr. Sorrentino added, “The strategic rationale behind this financially attractive transaction remains highly compelling, which will meaningfully enhance ConnectOne’s presence on Long Island and further our position as a premier New York Metro community bank. We are equally excited about the opportunity to serve The First of Long Island’s clients and to leverage the expertise of its team, creating a significantly enhanced platform for sustained growth at ConnectOne.”

    Mr. Sorrentino concluded “Looking ahead, we remain focused and committed to our client-first culture and relationship banking model and are well-positioned to grow and strengthen our valuable franchise.”

    Dividend Declarations

    The Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on both its common stock and its outstanding preferred stock. A cash dividend on common stock of $0.18 per share will be paid on March 3, 2025, to common stockholders of record on February 18, 2025. A dividend of $0.328125 per depositary share, representing a 1/40th interest in a share of the Company’s 5.25% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, will also be paid on March 3, 2025 to holders of record on February 18, 2025.

    Operating Results

    Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $64.7 million, an increase of $3.8 million, or 6.3%, from the third quarter of 2024, due to a 19 basis-point widening of the net interest margin to 2.86% from 2.67%. Average loans for the fourth quarter of 2024 remained essentially flat from the sequential third quarter, decreasing by $19.8 million, or 0.2%. The widening of the net interest margin was primarily due to a 27 basis-point decrease in the average costs of deposits, including noninterest-bearing deposits, partially offset by a 3 basis-point decline in the rate earned on interest-earning assets. The interest-earning asset rate for the fourth quarter of 2024 was strengthened by an increase in loan prepayment fees and recapture of nonaccrual loan interest. Excluding these aforementioned items, management estimates the net interest margin for the quarter would have been approximately 2.82%. The net interest margin, excluding any non-operating items, is expected to increase to more than 2.90% in the first quarter of 2025 as a result of further improvement in the cost of funds and the deployment of excess cash-on-hand.

    Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased by $3.0 million, or 4.7%, from the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase from the fourth quarter of 2023 resulted primarily from a 15 basis-point widening in the net interest margin to 2.86% from 2.71%, partially offset by a $164.7 million, or 2.0%, decrease in average loans. The widening of the net interest margin for the fourth quarter of 2024 when compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 was primarily due to a 102 basis-point decrease in the average cost of borrowings, a 9 basis-point decrease in average cost of deposits, including noninterest-bearing deposits, and a 3 basis-point increase in the loan portfolio yield, partially offset by an increase in average cash balances during the fourth quarter of 2024.

    Noninterest income was $3.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, $4.7 million in the third quarter of 2024 and $4.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The $1.0 million decrease in noninterest income for the fourth quarter of 2024 when compared to the third quarter of 2024 was due to a $0.7 million decrease in net gains on equity securities, a $0.5 million decrease in BOLI income, primarily due to reduced death benefits, partially offset by a $0.2 million increase in net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale. The $0.5 million decrease in noninterest income for the fourth quarter of 2024 when compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 was due to a $0.9 million decrease in net gains on equity securities, partially offset a $0.3 million increase in other deposit, loan and other income and an increase in net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale of $0.1 million.

    Noninterest expenses were $38.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, $38.6 million for the third quarter of 2024 and $37.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. The $0.1 million decrease in noninterest expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 when compared to the third quarter of 2024 was primarily due to a $0.7 million decrease in salaries and employee benefits, a $0.2 million decrease in other expenses, a $0.1 million decrease in marketing and advertising expenses and a $0.1 million decrease in occupancy and equipment expense, partially offset by a $0.5 million charge related to a branch closing, a $0.3 million increase in professional and consulting expenses, a $0.1 million increase in merger expenses and a $0.1 million increase in information and technology communications.

    The $0.7 million increase in noninterest expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 when compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 was primarily due to a $0.9 million increase merger expenses, a $0.9 million increase in professional and consulting expenses, a $0.5 million increase in branch closing expenses, a $0.4 million increase in information technology and communications, a $0.2 million increase in salaries and employee benefits, a $0.1 million increase in marketing and advertising expenses and a $0.1 million increase in occupancy and equipment expenses, partially offset by decreases in FDIC insurance of $2.1 million and $0.3 million decrease in other expenses. The $0.9 million increase in merger expenses compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 was due to the planned merger with The First of Long Island Corporation. The $0.9 million increase in professional and consulting expenses was primarily due to increases in legal and audit accruals, as well as an increase in loan work-out expenses. The $0.5 million increase in branch closing expenses is due to the aforementioned branch closing. The $2.1 million decrease in FDIC insurance expense is due to the FDIC special assessment charge that was accrued during the fourth quarter of 2023.

    Income tax expense was $6.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, $6.0 million for the third quarter of 2024 and $6.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. The effective tax rates for the fourth quarter of 2024, third quarter of 2024 and fourth quarter of 2023 were 23%, 26% and 24%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter reflects a year-end adjustment for the effective tax rate for the full-year 2024. Our projected tax rate for 2025 is in the range of 26%-27%.

    Asset Quality

    The provision for credit losses was $3.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, $3.8 million for the third quarter of 2024 and $2.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, reflecting loan growth, economic outlook and specific reserves. The provision for credit losses was $13.8 million for the full-year 2024 compared to $8.2 million for the full-year 2023. The increase in the full-year 2024 provision for credit losses when compared to the full-year 2023 was primarily due to increases in specific reserves, partially offset by a decrease in the level of general reserves.

    Nonperforming assets, which includes nonaccrual loans and other real estate owned (the Bank had no other real estate owned during the periods reported), was $57.3 million as of December 31, 2024, $51.3 million as of September 30, 2024 and $52.5 million as of December 31, 2023. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets was 0.58% as of December 31, 2024, 0.53% as of September 31, 2024 and 0.53% as of December 31, 2023. The ratio of nonaccrual loans to loans receivable was 0.69%, 0.63% and 0.63%, as of December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The annualized net loan charge-offs ratio was 0.16% for the fourth quarter of 2024, 0.17% for the third quarter of 2024 and 0.43% for the fourth quarter of 2023. The allowance for credit losses represented 1.00%, 1.02%, and 0.98% of loans receivable as of December 31, 2024, September 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of nonaccrual loans was 144.3% as of December 31, 2024, 160.8% as of September 30, 2024 and 156.1% as of December 31, 2023. Criticized and classified loans as a percentage of loans receivable was 2.66% as of December 31, 2024, up from 2.23% as of September 30, 2024 and 1.35% as of December 31, 2023. Loans delinquent 30 to 89 days was 0.04% of loans receivable as of December 31, 2024, down from 0.16% as of September 30, 2024 and 0.30% as of December 31, 2023. The overall credit quality metrics of the Bank’s loan portfolio remain sound, with expected levels of charge-offs, nonaccruals, delinquencies, and classified loans expected to remain within historical ranges.

    Selected Balance Sheet Items

    The Company’s total assets were $9.880 billion as of December 31, 2024, compared to $9.856 billion as of December 31, 2023. Loans receivable were $8.275 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $8.345 billion as of December 31, 2023. Total deposits were $7.820 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $7.536 billion as of December 31, 2023.

    The Company’s total stockholders’ equity was $1.242 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $1.217 billion as of December 31, 2023. The increase in total stockholders’ equity was primarily due to an increase in retained earnings of $40.5 million, partially offset by an increase in accumulated other comprehensive losses of approximately $12.7 million and an increase in treasury stock of approximately $5.8 million. As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share were 9.49% and $23.92, respectively, compared to 9.25% and $23.14, respectively, as of December 31, 2023. Total goodwill and other intangible assets were $213.0 million as of December 31, 2024, and $214.2 million as of December 31, 2023.

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to the results presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), ConnectOne routinely supplements its evaluation with an analysis of certain non-GAAP measures. ConnectOne believes these non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to the related GAAP measures, provide meaningful information to investors in understanding our operating performance and trends. These non-GAAP measures have inherent limitations and are not required to be uniformly applied and are not audited. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of results reported under GAAP. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures disclosed in this earnings release to the comparable GAAP measures are provided in the accompanying tables.

    Fourth Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call

    Management will also host a conference call and audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on January 30, 2025 to review the Company’s financial performance and operating results. The conference call dial-in number is 1 (646) 307-1963, access code 1691400. Please dial in at least five minutes before the start of the call to register. An audio webcast of the conference call will be available to the public, on a listen-only basis, via the “Investor Relations” link on the Company’s website https://www.ConnectOneBank.com or at http://ir.connectonebank.com.

    A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2025 and ending on Thursday, February 6, 2025 by dialing 1 (609) 800-9909, access code 1691400. An online archive of the webcast will be available following the completion of the conference call at https://www.ConnectOneBank.com or at http://ir.connectonebank.com.

    About ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

    ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc., is a modern financial services company that operates, through its subsidiary, ConnectOne Bank, and the Bank’s fintech subsidiary, BoeFly, Inc. ConnectOne Bank is a high-performing commercial bank offering a full suite of banking & lending products and services that focus on small to middle-market businesses. BoeFly, Inc. is a fintech marketplace that connects borrowers in the franchise space with funding solutions through a network of partner banks. ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol “CNOB,” and information about ConnectOne may be found at https://www.connectonebank.com.

    This news release contains certain forward-looking statements which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations of the Company. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. The Company’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to, those factors set forth in Item 1A – Risk Factors of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as supplemented by the Company’s subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in the Company’s market area, changes in accounting principles and guidelines and the impact of the health emergencies and natural disasters on the Company, its employees and operations, and its customers. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

    Investor Contact:
    William S. Burns
    Senior Executive Vice President & CFO
    201.816.4474: bburns@cnob.com

    Media Contact:
    Shannan Weeks 
    MikeWorldWide
    732.299.7890: sweeks@mww.com

             
    CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES        
    CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION      
    (in thousands)        
             
      December 31,   December 31,  
        2024       2023    
      (unaudited)      
    ASSETS        
    Cash and due from banks $ 57,816     $ 61,421    
    Interest-bearing deposits with banks   298,672       181,293    
    Cash and cash equivalents   356,488       242,714    
             
    Investment securities   612,847       617,162    
    Equity securities   20,092       18,564    
             
    Loans held-for-sale   743       –    
             
    Loans receivable   8,274,810       8,345,145    
    Less: Allowance for credit losses – loans   82,685       81,974    
    Net loans receivable   8,192,125       8,263,171    
             
    Investment in restricted stock, at cost   40,449       51,457    
    Bank premises and equipment, net   28,447       30,779    
    Accrued interest receivable   45,498       49,108    
    Bank owned life insurance   243,672       237,644    
    Right of use operating lease assets   14,489       12,007    
    Goodwill   208,372       208,372    
    Core deposit intangibles   4,639       5,874    
    Other assets   111,739       118,751    
    Total assets $ 9,879,600     $ 9,855,603    
             
    LIABILITIES        
    Deposits:        
    Noninterest-bearing $ 1,422,044     $ 1,259,364    
    Interest-bearing   6,398,070       6,276,838    
    Total deposits   7,820,114       7,536,202    
    Borrowings   688,064       933,579    
    Subordinated debentures, net   79,944       79,439    
    Operating lease liabilities   15,498       13,171    
    Other liabilities   34,276       76,592    
    Total liabilities   8,637,896       8,638,983    
             
    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES        
             
    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
    Preferred stock   110,927       110,927    
    Common stock   586,946       586,946    
    Additional paid-in capital   36,347       33,182    
    Retained earnings   631,446       590,970    
    Treasury stock   (76,116 )     (70,296 )  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (47,846 )     (35,109 )  
    Total stockholders’ equity   1,241,704       1,216,620    
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 9,879,600     $ 9,855,603    
             
                     
    CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES                
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME                
    (dollars in thousands, except for per share data)                
                     
      Three Months Ended Year Ended  
      12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/24   12/31/23  
    Interest income                
    Interest and fees on loans $ 118,346     $ 120,636   $ 477,859   $ 453,992    
    Interest and dividends on investment securities:                
    Taxable   4,804       4,280     18,561     16,666    
    Tax-exempt   1,109       1,166     4,503     4,641    
    Dividends   959       912     4,349     3,662    
    Interest on federal funds sold and other short-term investments   2,815       1,963     12,617     11,104    
    Total interest income   128,033       128,957     517,889     490,065    
    Interest expense                
    Deposits   58,568       59,332     244,846     206,176    
    Borrowings   4,754       7,803     25,706     28,783    
    Total interest expense   63,322       67,135     270,552     234,959    
                     
    Net interest income   64,711       61,822     247,337     255,106    
    Provision for credit losses   3,500       2,700     13,800     8,200    
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses   61,211       59,122     233,537     246,906    
                     
    Noninterest income                
    Deposit, loan and other income   1,798       1,545     6,861     6,098    
    Income on bank owned life insurance   1,656       1,635     7,142     6,316    
    Net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale   597       472     2,723     1,704    
    Net losses (gains) on equity securities   (307 )     557     2     (117 )  
    Total noninterest income   3,744       4,209     16,728     14,001    
                     
    Noninterest expenses                
    Salaries and employee benefits   22,244       22,010     90,053     88,223    
    Occupancy and equipment   2,818       2,708     11,615     10,884    
    FDIC insurance   1,800       3,900     7,200     8,365    
    Professional and consulting   2,449       1,587     8,447     7,547    
    Marketing and advertising   495       323     2,420     1,965    
    Information technology and communications   4,523       4,148     17,574     14,340    
    Merger expenses   863       –     1,605     –    
    Branch closing expenses   477       –     477     –    
    Amortization of core deposit intangibles   296       348     1,235     1,438    
    Other expenses   2,533       2,821     11,172     11,187    
    Total noninterest expenses   38,498       37,845     151,798     143,949    
                     
    Income before income tax expense   26,457       25,486     98,467     116,958    
    Income tax expense   6,086       6,213     24,674     29,955    
    Net income   20,371       19,273     73,793     87,003    
    Preferred dividends   1,509       1,509     6,036     6,036    
    Net income available to common stockholders $ 18,862     $ 17,764   $ 67,757   $ 80,967    
                     
    Earnings per common share:                
    Basic $ 0.49     $ 0.46   $ 1.77   $ 2.08    
    Diluted   0.49       0.46     1.76     2.07    
                                 
         
    ConnectOne’s management believes that the supplemental financial information, including non-GAAP measures provided below, is useful to investors. The non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, and are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies.    
                           
    CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.                     
    SUPPLEMENTAL GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES                     
                           
      As of    
      Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   Jun. 30,   Mar. 31,   Dec. 31,    
        2024       2024       2024       2024       2023      
    Selected Financial Data (dollars in thousands)    
    Total assets $ 9,879,600     $ 9,639,603     $ 9,723,731     $ 9,853,964     $ 9,855,603      
    Loans receivable:                      
    Commercial $ 1,522,308     $ 1,505,743     $ 1,491,079     $ 1,561,063     $ 1,564,768      
    Commercial real estate   3,384,319       3,261,160       3,274,941       3,333,488       3,342,603      
    Multifamily   2,506,782       2,482,258       2,499,581       2,507,893       2,566,904      
    Commercial construction   616,246       616,087       639,168       646,593       620,496      
    Residential   249,691       250,249       256,786       254,214       256,041      
    Consumer   1,136       835       945       850       1,029      
    Gross loans   8,280,482       8,116,332       8,162,500       8,304,101       8,351,841      
    Net deferred loan fees   (5,672 )     (4,356 )     (4,597 )     (6,144 )     (6,696 )    
    Loans receivable   8,274,810       8,111,976       8,157,903       8,297,957       8,345,145      
    Loans held-for-sale   743       –       435       –       –      
    Total loans $ 8,275,553     $ 8,111,976     $ 8,158,338     $ 8,297,957     $ 8,345,145      
                           
    Investment and equity securities $ 632,939     $ 667,112     $ 640,322     $ 638,854     $ 635,726      
    Goodwill and other intangible assets   213,011       213,307       213,604       213,925       214,246      
    Deposits:                      
    Noninterest-bearing demand $ 1,422,044     $ 1,262,568     $ 1,268,882     $ 1,290,523     $ 1,259,364      
    Time deposits   2,557,200       2,614,187       2,593,165       2,623,391       2,531,371      
    Other interest-bearing deposits   3,840,870       3,647,350       3,713,967       3,674,740       3,745,467      
    Total deposits $ 7,820,114     $ 7,524,105     $ 7,576,014     $ 7,588,654     $ 7,536,202      
                           
    Borrowings $ 688,064     $ 742,133     $ 756,144     $ 877,568     $ 933,579      
    Subordinated debentures (net of debt issuance costs)   79,944       79,818       79,692       79,566       79,439      
    Total stockholders’ equity   1,241,704       1,239,496       1,224,227       1,216,609       1,216,620      
                           
    Quarterly Average Balances                      
    Total assets $ 9,653,446     $ 9,742,853     $ 9,745,853     $ 9,860,753     $ 9,690,746      
    Loans receivable:                      
    Commercial $ 1,487,850     $ 1,485,777     $ 1,517,446     $ 1,552,360     $ 1,510,634      
    Commercial real estate (including multifamily)   5,733,188       5,752,467       5,789,498       5,890,853       5,874,854      
    Commercial construction   631,022       628,740       652,227       637,993       630,468      
    Residential   250,589       252,975       254,284       252,965       253,200      
    Consumer   5,204       7,887       5,155       5,091       6,006      
    Gross loans   8,107,853       8,127,846       8,218,610       8,339,262       8,275,162      
    Net deferred loan fees   (4,727 )     (4,513 )     (5,954 )     (6,533 )     (6,894 )    
    Loans receivable   8,103,126       8,123,333       8,212,656       8,332,729       8,268,268      
    Loans held-for-sale   498       83       169       99       31      
    Total loans $ 8,103,624     $ 8,123,416     $ 8,212,825     $ 8,332,828     $ 8,268,299      
                           
    Investment and equity securities $ 653,988     $ 650,897     $ 637,551     $ 633,270     $ 602,287      
    Goodwill and other intangible assets   213,205       213,502       213,813       214,133       214,472      
    Deposits:                      
    Noninterest-bearing demand $ 1,304,699     $ 1,259,912     $ 1,256,251     $ 1,254,201     $ 1,248,132      
    Time deposits   2,478,163       2,625,329       2,587,706       2,567,767       2,495,091      
    Other interest-bearing deposits   3,838,575       3,747,427       3,721,167       3,696,374       3,747,093      
    Total deposits $ 7,621,437     $ 7,632,668     $ 7,565,124     $ 7,518,342     $ 7,490,316      
                           
    Borrowings $ 648,300     $ 717,586     $ 787,256     $ 947,003     $ 823,123      
    Subordinated debentures (net of debt issuance costs)   79,862       79,735       79,609       79,483       79,356      
    Total stockholders’ equity   1,241,738       1,234,724       1,220,621       1,220,818       1,198,389      
                           
      Three Months Ended    
      Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   Jun. 30,   Mar. 31,   Dec. 31,    
        2024       2024       2024       2024       2023      
      (dollars in thousands, except for per share data)    
    Net interest income $ 64,711     $ 60,887     $ 61,439     $ 60,300     $ 61,822      
    Provision for credit losses   3,500       3,800       2,500       4,000       2,700      
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses   61,211       57,087       58,939       56,300       59,122      
    Noninterest income                      
    Deposit, loan and other income   1,798       1,817       1,654       1,592       1,545      
    Income on bank owned life insurance   1,656       2,145       1,677       1,664       1,635      
    Net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale   597       343       1,277       506       472      
    Net (losses) gains on equity securities   (307 )     432       (209 )     86       557      
    Total noninterest income   3,744       4,737       4,399       3,848       4,209      
    Noninterest expenses                      
    Salaries and employee benefits   22,244       22,957       22,721       22,131       22,010      
    Occupancy and equipment   2,818       2,889       2,899       3,009       2,708      
    FDIC insurance   1,800       1,800       1,800       1,800       3,900      
    Professional and consulting   2,449       2,147       1,923       1,928       1,587      
    Marketing and advertising   495       635       613       677       323      
    Information technology and communications   4,523       4,464       4,198       4,389       4,148      
    Merger expenses   863       742       –       –       –      
    Branch closing expenses   477       –       –       –       –      
    Amortization of core deposit intangible   296       297       321       321       348      
    Other expenses   2,533       2,710       3,119       2,810       2,821      
    Total noninterest expenses   38,498       38,641       37,594       37,065       37,845      
                           
    Income before income tax expense   26,457       23,183       25,744       23,083       25,486      
    Income tax expense   6,086       6,022       6,688       5,878       6,213      
    Net income   20,371       17,161       19,056       17,205       19,273      
    Preferred dividends   1,509       1,509       1,509       1,509       1,509      
    Net income available to common stockholders $ 18,862     $ 15,652     $ 17,547     $ 15,696     $ 17,764      
                           
    Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding   38,519,581       38,525,484       38,448,594       38,511,747       38,651,391      
    Diluted EPS $ 0.49     $ 0.41     $ 0.46     $ 0.41     $ 0.46      
                           
    Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Operating Net Income:                      
    Net income $ 20,371     $ 17,161     $ 19,056     $ 17,205     $ 19,273      
    FDIC special assessment   –       –       –       –       2,100      
    Merger expenses   863       742       –       –       –      
    Branch closing expenses   477       –       –       –       –      
    Amortization of core deposit intangibles   296       297       321       321       348      
    Net losses (gains) on equity securities   307       (432 )     209       (86 )     (557 )    
    Tax impact of adjustments   (585 )     (171 )     (149 )     (66 )     (569 )    
    Operating net income $ 21,729     $ 17,597     $ 19,437     $ 17,374     $ 20,595      
    Preferred dividends   1,509       1,509       1,509       1,509       1,509      
    Operating net income available to common stockholders $ 20,220     $ 16,088     $ 17,928     $ 15,865     $ 19,086      
                           
    Operating diluted EPS (non-GAAP) (1) $ 0.52     $ 0.42     $ 0.47     $ 0.41     $ 0.49      
                           
    Return on Assets Measures                      
    Average assets $ 9,653,446     $ 9,742,853     $ 9,745,853     $ 9,860,753     $ 9,690,746      
    Return on avg. assets   0.84   %   0.70   %   0.79   %   0.70   %   0.79   %  
    Operating return on avg. assets (non-GAAP) (2)   0.90       0.72       0.80       0.71       0.84      
                           
    (1) Operating net income available to common stockholders divided by weighted average diluted shares outstanding.              
    (2) Operating net income divided by average assets.              
                           
      Three Months Ended    
      Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   Jun. 30,   Mar. 31,   Dec. 31,    
        2024       2024       2024       2024       2023      
    Return on Equity Measures (dollars in thousands)    
    Average stockholders’ equity $ 1,241,738     $ 1,234,724     $ 1,220,621     $ 1,220,818     $ 1,198,389      
    Less: average preferred stock   (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )    
    Average common equity $ 1,130,811     $ 1,123,797     $ 1,109,694     $ 1,109,891     $ 1,087,462      
    Less: average intangible assets   (213,205 )     (213,502 )     (213,813 )     (214,133 )     (214,472 )    
    Average tangible common equity $ 917,606     $ 910,295     $ 895,881     $ 895,758     $ 872,990      
    Return on avg. common equity (GAAP)   6.64   %   5.54   %   6.36   %   5.69   %   6.48   %  
    Operating return on avg. common equity (non-GAAP) (3)   7.11       5.70       6.50       5.75       6.96      
    Return on avg. tangible common equity (non-GAAP) (4)   8.27       6.93       7.98       7.15       8.18      
    Operating return on avg. tangible common equity (non-GAAP) (5)   8.77       7.03       8.05       7.12       8.67      
                           
    Efficiency Measures                      
    Total noninterest expenses $ 38,498     $ 38,641     $ 37,594     $ 37,065     $ 37,845      
    FDIC special assessment   –       –       –       –       (2,100 )    
    Merger expenses   (863 )     (742 )     –       –       –      
    Branch closing expenses   (477 )     –       –       –       –      
    Amortization of core deposit intangibles   (296 )     (297 )     (321 )     (321 )     (348 )    
    Operating noninterest expense $ 36,862     $ 37,602     $ 37,273     $ 36,744     $ 35,397      
                           
    Net interest income (tax equivalent basis) $ 65,593     $ 61,710     $ 62,255     $ 61,111     $ 62,627      
    Noninterest income   3,744       4,737       4,399       3,848       4,209      
    Net losses (gains) on equity securities   307       (432 )     209       (86 )     (557 )    
    Operating revenue $ 69,644     $ 66,015     $ 66,863     $ 64,873     $ 66,279      
                           
    Operating efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) (6)   52.9   %   57.0   %   55.7   %   56.6   %   53.4   %  
                           
    Net Interest Margin                      
    Average interest-earning assets $ 9,117,201     $ 9,206,038     $ 9,210,050     $ 9,323,291     $ 9,172,165      
    Net interest income (tax equivalent basis)   65,593       61,710       62,255       61,111       62,627      
    Net interest margin (GAAP)   2.86   %   2.67   %   2.72   %   2.64   %   2.71   %  
                           
    (3) Operating net income available to common stockholders divided by average common equity.        
    (4) Net income available to common stockholders, excluding amortization of intangible assets, divided by average tangible common equity.        
    (5) Operating net income available to common stockholders, divided by average tangible common equity.        
    (6) Operating noninterest expense divided by operating revenue.        
                           
      As of    
      Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   Jun. 30,   Mar. 31,   Dec. 31,    
        2024       2024       2024       2024       2023      
    Capital Ratios and Book Value per Share (dollars in thousands, except for per share data)    
    Stockholders equity $ 1,241,704     $ 1,239,496     $ 1,224,227     $ 1,216,609     $ 1,216,620      
    Less: preferred stock   (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )    
    Common equity $ 1,130,777     $ 1,128,569     $ 1,113,300     $ 1,105,682     $ 1,105,693      
    Less: intangible assets   (213,011 )     (213,307 )     (213,604 )     (213,925 )     (214,246 )    
    Tangible common equity $ 917,766     $ 915,262     $ 899,696     $ 891,757     $ 891,447      
                           
    Total assets $ 9,879,600     $ 9,639,603     $ 9,723,731     $ 9,853,964     $ 9,855,603      
    Less: intangible assets   (213,011 )     (213,307 )     (213,604 )     (213,925 )     (214,246 )    
    Tangible assets $ 9,666,589     $ 9,426,296     $ 9,510,127     $ 9,640,039     $ 9,641,357      
                           
    Common shares outstanding   38,370,317       38,368,217       38,365,069       38,333,053       38,519,770      
                           
    Common equity ratio (GAAP)   11.45   %   11.71   %   11.45   %   11.22   %   11.22   %  
    Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP) (7)   9.49       9.71       9.46       9.25       9.25      
                           
    Regulatory capital ratios (Bancorp):                      
    Leverage ratio   11.33   %   11.10   %   10.97   %   10.73   %   10.86   %  
    Common equity Tier 1 risk-based ratio   10.97       11.07       10.90       10.70       10.62      
    Risk-based Tier 1 capital ratio   12.29       12.42       12.25       12.03       11.95      
    Risk-based total capital ratio   14.11       14.29       14.10       13.88       13.77      
                           
    Regulatory capital ratios (Bank):                      
    Leverage ratio   11.66   %   11.43   %   11.29   %   11.10   %   11.20   %  
    Common equity Tier 1 risk-based ratio   12.63       12.79       12.60       12.43       12.31      
    Risk-based Tier 1 capital ratio   12.63       12.79       12.60       12.43       12.31      
    Risk-based total capital ratio   13.60       13.77       13.58       13.41       13.28      
                           
    Book value per share (GAAP) $ 29.47     $ 29.41     $ 29.02     $ 28.84     $ 28.70      
    Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) (8)   23.92       23.85       23.45       23.26       23.14      
                           
    Net Loan Charge-offs (Recoveries):                      
    Net loan charge-offs (recoveries):                      
    Charge-offs $ 3,363     $ 3,559     $ 3,595     $ 3,185     $ 8,960      
    Recoveries   (29 )     (53 )     (324 )     (23 )     –      
    Net loan charge-offs $ 3,334     $ 3,506     $ 3,271     $ 3,162     $ 8,960      
    Net loan charge-offs as a % of average loans receivable (annualized)   0.16   %   0.17   %   0.16   %   0.15   %   0.43   %  
                           
    Asset Quality                      
    Nonaccrual loans $ 57,310     $ 51,300     $ 46,026     $ 47,438     $ 52,524      
    Other real estate owned   –       –       –       –       –      
    Nonperforming assets $ 57,310     $ 51,300     $ 46,026     $ 47,438     $ 52,524      
                           
    Allowance for credit losses – loans (“ACL”) $ 82,685     $ 82,494     $ 82,077     $ 82,869     $ 81,974      
    Loans receivable   8,274,810       8,111,976       8,157,903       8,297,957       8,345,145      
                           
    Nonaccrual loans as a % of loans receivable   0.69   %   0.63   %   0.56   %   0.57   %   0.63   %  
    Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets   0.58       0.53       0.47       0.48       0.53      
    ACL as a % of loans receivable   1.00       1.02       1.01       1.00       0.98      
    ACL as a % of nonaccrual loans   144.3       160.8       178.3       174.7       156.1      
                           
    (7) Tangible common equity divided by tangible assets                
    (8) Tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding at period-end                
                           
                                   
    CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.                              
    NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS                              
    (dollars in thousands)                                
                                         
            For the Quarter Ended    
            December 31, 2024 September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
            Average         Average         Average        
    Interest-earning assets:   Balance Interest Rate (7)   Balance Interest Rate (7)   Balance Interest Rate (7)
    Investment securities (1) (2) $ 736,131   $ 6,207   3.35 %   $ 736,946   $ 6,157   3.32 %   $ 723,433   $ 5,757   3.16 %  
    Loans receivable and loans held-for-sale (2) (3) (4)   8,103,624     118,934   5.84       8,123,416     119,805   5.87       8,268,299     121,130   5.81    
    Federal funds sold and interest-                              
    bearing deposits with banks   238,957     2,815   4.69       304,009     4,056   5.31       134,168     1,963   5.80    
    Restricted investment in bank stock   38,489     959   9.91       41,667     1,048   10.01       46,265     912   7.82    
    Total interest-earning assets   9,117,201     128,915   5.63       9,206,038     131,066   5.66       9,172,165     129,762   5.61    
    Allowance for credit losses   (83,938 )           (83,355 )           (88,861 )        
    Noninterest-earning assets     620,183             620,170             607,442          
    Total assets     $ 9,653,446           $ 9,742,853           $ 9,690,746          
                                         
    Interest-bearing liabilities:                              
    Time deposits     $ 2,478,163     27,374   4.39     $ 2,625,329     30,245   4.58     $ 2,495,091     26,486   4.21    
    Other interest-bearing deposits   3,838,575     31,194   3.23       3,747,427     33,540   3.56       3,747,093     32,846   3.48    
    Total interest-bearing deposits   6,316,738     58,568   3.69       6,372,756     63,785   3.98       6,242,184     59,332   3.77    
                                         
    Borrowings       648,300     3,430   2.10       717,586     4,239   2.35       823,123     6,467   3.12    
    Subordinated debentures, net   79,862     1,305   6.50       79,735     1,312   6.55       79,356     1,313   6.56    
    Finance lease       1,280     19   5.91       1,349     20   5.90       1,546     23   5.90    
    Total interest-bearing liabilities   7,046,180     63,322   3.58       7,171,426     69,356   3.85       7,146,209     67,135   3.73    
                                         
    Noninterest-bearing demand deposits   1,304,699             1,259,912             1,248,132          
    Other liabilities       60,829             76,791             98,016          
    Total noninterest-bearing liabilities   1,365,528             1,336,703             1,346,148          
    Stockholders’ equity     1,241,738             1,234,724             1,198,389          
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 9,653,446           $ 9,742,853           $ 9,690,746          
                                         
    Net interest income (tax equivalent basis)     65,593             61,710             62,627        
    Net interest spread (5)       2.05 %       1.82 %       1.89 %  
                                         
    Net interest margin (6)       2.86 %       2.67 %       2.71 %  
                                         
    Tax equivalent adjustment       (882 )           (823 )           (805 )      
    Net interest income     $ 64,711           $ 60,887           $ 61,822        
                                         
    (1) Average balances are calculated on amortized cost.              
    (2) Interest income is presented on a tax equivalent basis using 21% federal tax rate.              
    (3) Includes loan fee income.              
    (4) Loans include nonaccrual loans.              
    (5) Represents difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities and is presented on a tax equivalent basis.              
    (6) Represents net interest income on a tax equivalent basis divided by average total interest-earning assets.               
    (7) Rates are annualized.              
                                         

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  • MIL-OSI: Allegro MicroSystems Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MANCHESTER, N.H., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (“Allegro” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ALGM), a global leader in power and sensing semiconductor solutions for motion control and energy efficient systems, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended December 27, 2024.  

    “We delivered on our commitments with third quarter sales of $178 million and non-GAAP EPS of $0.07, both above the midpoint of our guidance,” said Vineet Nargolwala, President and CEO of Allegro. “During the quarter, we introduced a record number of new magnetic sensing and power products to the market, further expanding our differentiated portfolios. This increasing velocity further solidifies our market leadership and positions us well for above market growth.”

    Third Quarter Financial Highlights:

    In thousands, except per share data   Three-Month Period Ended     Nine-Month Period Ended  
        December 27, 2024     September 27, 2024     December 29, 2023     December 27, 2024     December 29, 2023  
        (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
    Net Sales                              
    Automotive   $ 130,066     $ 141,893     $ 194,764     $ 403,143     $ 577,515  
    Industrial and other     47,806       45,498       60,220       129,039       231,271  
    Total net sales   $ 177,872     $ 187,391     $ 254,984     $ 532,182     $ 808,786  
    GAAP Financial Measures                              
    Gross margin %     45.7 %     45.7 %     52.5 %     45.4 %     55.8 %
    Operating margin %     — %     2.2 %     14.4 %     (1.2 )%     22.3 %
    Diluted EPS   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.18 )   $ 0.17     $ (0.31 )   $ 0.82  
    Non-GAAP Financial Measures                              
    Gross margin %     49.1 %     48.8 %     54.6 %     48.9 %     57.0 %
    Operating margin %     10.8 %     11.7 %     27.2 %     9.6 %     29.8 %
    Diluted EPS   $ 0.07     $ 0.08     $ 0.32     $ 0.18     $ 1.11  
                                             

    Business Outlook

    For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 ending March 28, 2025, the Company expects total net sales to be in the range of $180 million to $190 million.

    The Company also estimates the following results on a non-GAAP basis:

    • Gross Margin is expected to be between 46% and 48%, which contemplates the impact of annual pricing agreements ahead of cost reductions, as well as higher capacity charges resulting from adjusted production levels in the quarter,
    • Operating expenses are expected to increase by approximately 5% sequentially to $72 million, primarily  due to annual payroll tax resets,
    • As a result of the expected repricing of the term loan and anticipated $30 million Q4 debt repayment, the Company now expects Interest Expense to be approximately $6 million, and
    • Diluted Earnings per Share are expected to be between $0.03 and $0.07.

    Allegro has not provided a reconciliation of its fourth fiscal quarter outlook for non-GAAP Gross Margin, non-GAAP Operating Expenses, non-GAAP Interest Expense, and non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share because estimates of all of the reconciling items cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts. It is difficult to reasonably provide a forward-looking estimate between such forward-looking non-GAAP measures and the comparable forward-looking U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) measures. Certain factors that are materially significant to Allegro’s ability to estimate these items are out of its control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted.

    Earnings Webcast

    A webcast will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Time. Vineet Nargolwala, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Derek P. D’Antilio, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss Allegro’s business and financial results.

    The webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at investors.allegromicro.com. A recording of the webcast will be posted in the same location shortly after the call concludes and will be available for at least 90 days.

    About Allegro MicroSystems

    Allegro MicroSystems is a leading global designer, developer, fabless manufacturer and marketer of sensor integrated circuits (“ICs”) and application-specific analog power ICs enabling emerging technologies in the automotive and industrial markets. Allegro’s diverse product portfolio provides efficient and reliable solutions for the electrification of vehicles, automotive ADAS safety features, automation for Industry 4.0 and power saving technologies for data centers and clean energy applications.

    Forward-Looking Statements         

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy, prospective products and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, including, among others, statements regarding the liquidity, growth and profitability strategies and factors affecting our business are forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

    Without limiting the foregoing, in some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “aim,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “exploring,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “would,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “seek,” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future results, performance or achievements, and one should avoid placing undue reliance on such statements.

    Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s current expectations, beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to us. Such beliefs and assumptions may or may not prove to be correct. Additionally, such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to various factors, including, but not limited to, those identified in Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 29, 2024, as any such factors may be updated from time to time in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: downturns or volatility in general economic conditions; our ability to compete effectively, expand our market share and increase our net sales and profitability; our reliance on a limited number of third-party semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities and suppliers of other materials; any failure to adjust purchase commitments and inventory management based on changing market conditions or customer demand; shifts in our product mix, customer mix or channel mix, which could negatively impact our gross margin; the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry, including the analog segment in which we compete; any downturn or disruption in the automotive market or industry; our ability to successfully integrate the acquisition of other companies or technologies and products into our business; our ability to compensate for decreases in average selling prices of our products and increases in input costs; our ability to manage any sustained yield problems or other delays at our third-party wafer fabrication facilities or in the final assembly and test of our products; our ability to accurately predict our quarterly net sales and operating results and meet the expectations of investors; our dependence on manufacturing operations in the Philippines; our reliance on distributors to generate sales; events beyond our control impacting us, our key suppliers or our manufacturing partners; our ability to develop new product features or new products in a timely and cost-effective manner; our ability to manage growth; any slowdown in the growth of our end markets; the loss of one or more significant customers; our ability to meet customers’ quality requirements; uncertainties related to the design win process and our ability to recover design and development expenses and to generate timely or sufficient net sales or margins; changes in government trade policies, including the imposition of export restrictions and tariffs; our exposures to warranty claims, product liability claims and product recalls; our dependence on international customers and operations; the availability of rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives on end-user demands for certain products; risks, liabilities, costs and obligations related to governmental regulations and other legal obligations, including export/trade control, privacy, data protection, information security, cybersecurity, consumer protection, environmental and occupational health and safety, antitrust, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, product safety, environmental protection, employment matters and tax; the volatility of currency exchange rates; our ability to raise capital to support our growth strategy; our indebtedness may limit our flexibility to operate our business; our ability to effectively manage our growth and to retain key and highly skilled personnel; our ability to protect our proprietary technology and inventions through patents or trade secrets; our ability to commercialize our products without infringing third-party intellectual property rights; disruptions or breaches of our information technology systems or confidential information or those of our third-party service providers; our principal stockholder continues to have influence over us; anti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents and under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware; any failure to design, implement or maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; changes in tax rates or the adoption of new tax legislation; the negative impacts of sustained inflation on our business; the physical, transition and litigation risks presented by climate change; and other events beyond our control. Moreover, we operate in an evolving environment. New risk factors and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all risk factors and uncertainties.

    You should read this press release and the documents that we reference completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.

    This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by the SEC rules. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to measures of, financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. There are a number of limitations related to the use of these non-GAAP financial measures versus their most directly comparable GAAP equivalents. For example, other companies may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of the presented non-GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison.

    This press release may not be reproduced, forwarded to any person or published, in whole or in part.

    ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
    (Unaudited)
     
        Three-Month Period Ended     Nine-Month Period Ended  
        December 27, 2024     December 29, 2023     December 27, 2024     December 29, 2023  
    Net sales   $ 177,872     $ 254,984     $ 532,182     $ 808,786  
    Cost of goods sold     96,657       121,156       290,534       357,505  
    Gross profit     81,215       133,828       241,648       451,281  
    Operating expenses:                        
    Research and development     43,317       44,396       132,031       130,799  
    Selling, general and administrative     37,939       52,746       116,221       140,135  
    Total operating expenses     81,256       97,142       248,252       270,934  
    Operating (loss) income     (41 )     36,686       (6,604 )     180,347  
    Interest and other (expense) income     (7,561 )     (315 )     (25,902 )     (2,801 )
    Loss on change in fair value of forward repurchase contract     —       —       (34,752 )     —  
    (Loss) income before income taxes     (7,602 )     36,371       (67,258 )     177,546  
    Income tax (benefit) provision     (803 )     2,969       (9,233 )     17,584  
    Net (loss) income     (6,799 )     33,402       (58,025 )     159,962  
    Net income attributable to non-controlling interests     61       57       185       150  
    Net (loss) income attributable to Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.   $ (6,860 )   $ 33,345     $ (58,210 )   $ 159,812  
    Net (loss) income per common share attributable to Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.:                        
    Basic   $ (0.04 )   $ 0.17     $ (0.31 )   $ 0.83  
    Diluted   $ (0.04 )   $ 0.17     $ (0.31 )   $ 0.82  
    Weighted average shares outstanding:                        
    Basic     184,011,189       192,724,541       188,886,583       192,384,315  
    Diluted     184,011,189       194,570,380       188,886,583       194,925,040  
     

    Supplemental Schedule of Total Net Sales

    The following table summarizes total net sales by market within the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations:

        Three-Month Period Ended     Change     Nine-Month Period Ended     Change  
        December 27, 2024     December 29, 2023     Amount     %     December 27, 2024     December 29, 2023     Amount     %  
        (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  
    Automotive   $ 130,066     $ 194,764     $ (64,698 )     (33 )%   $ 403,143     $ 577,515     $ (174,372 )     (30 )%
    Industrial and other     47,806       60,220       (12,414 )     (21 )%     129,039       231,271       (102,232 )     (44 )%
    Total net sales   $ 177,872     $ 254,984     $ (77,112 )     (30 )%   $ 532,182     $ 808,786     $ (276,604 )     (34 )%
     
    ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (in thousands)
     
        December 27,     March 29,  
        2024
    (Unaudited)    		     2024  
    Assets            
    Current assets:            
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 138,452     $ 212,143  
    Restricted cash     10,510       10,018  
    Trade accounts receivable, net     83,805       118,508  
    Inventories     193,140       162,302  
    Prepaid income taxes     36,037       31,908  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets     33,683       33,584  
    Current portion of related party notes receivable     —       3,750  
    Total current assets     495,627       572,213  
    Property, plant and equipment, net     320,975       321,175  
    Deferred income tax assets     65,398       54,496  
    Goodwill     202,101       202,425  
    Intangible assets, net     261,553       276,854  
    Related party notes receivable, less current portion     —       4,688  
    Equity investment in related party     30,914       26,727  
    Other assets     65,172       72,025  
    Total assets   $ 1,441,740     $ 1,530,603  
    Liabilities, Non-Controlling Interests and Stockholders’ Equity            
    Current liabilities:            
    Trade accounts payable   $ 39,685     $ 35,964  
    Amounts due to related party     2,102       1,626  
    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities     57,751       76,389  
    Current portion of long-term debt     1,374       3,929  
    Total current liabilities     100,912       117,908  
    Long-term debt     374,729       249,611  
    Other long-term liabilities     31,673       31,368  
    Total liabilities     507,314       398,887  
    Commitments and contingencies            
    Stockholders’ Equity:            
    Preferred stock     —       —  
    Common stock     1,840       1,932  
    Additional paid-in capital     1,004,080       694,332  
    (Accumulated deficit) retained earnings     (38,791 )     463,012  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (34,084 )     (28,841 )
    Equity attributable to Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.     933,045       1,130,435  
    Non-controlling interests     1,381       1,281  
    Total stockholders’ equity     934,426       1,131,716  
    Total liabilities, non-controlling interests and stockholders’ equity   $ 1,441,740     $ 1,530,603  
    ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (in thousands)
    (Unaudited)
     
        Three-Month Period Ended     Nine-Month Period Ended  
        December 27, 2024     December 29, 2023     December 27, 2024     December 29, 2023  
    Cash flows from operating activities:                        
    Net (loss) income   $ (6,799 )   $ 33,402     $ (58,025 )   $ 159,962  
    Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:                        
    Depreciation and amortization     16,123       20,195       48,578       49,548  
    Amortization of deferred financing costs     694       185       1,781       292  
    Deferred income taxes     (3,751 )     (10,119 )     (11,546 )     (28,253 )
    Stock-based compensation     10,588       10,920       32,251       32,839  
    Loss on change in fair value of forward repurchase contract     —       —       34,752       —  
    Provisions for inventory and expected credit losses     3,031       429       7,519       9,851  
    Change in fair value of marketable securities     —       —       —       3,579  
    Other non-cash reconciling items     68       (25 )     6,645       18  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                        
    Trade accounts receivable     (7,061 )     5,081       34,356       (2,564 )
    Inventories     (19,243 )     11,312       (38,074 )     (19,909 )
    Prepaid expenses and other assets     14,407       7,368       (1,401 )     (13,085 )
    Trade accounts payable     (8,203 )     (12,299 )     5,467       (9,604 )
    Due to and from related parties     (3,568 )     705       564       6,817  
    Accrued expenses and other current and long-term liabilities     (4,469 )     9,404       (21,307 )     (20,540 )
    Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities     (8,183 )     76,558       41,560       168,951  
    Cash flows from investing activities:                        
    Purchases of property, plant and equipment     (13,615 )     (34,399 )     (34,564 )     (110,500 )
    Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired     319       (408,119 )     319       (408,119 )
    Sales of marketable securities     —       —       —       16,175  
    Net cash used in investing activities     (13,296 )     (442,518 )     (34,245 )     (502,444 )
    Cash flows from financing activities:                        
    Net proceeds from Refinanced 2023 Term Loan Facility     —       —       193,483       —  
    Repayment of 2023 Term Loan Facility     (25,000 )     —       (75,000 )     —  
    Borrowings of senior secured debt, net of deferred financing costs     —       245,452       —       245,452  
    Repayment of 2020 Term Loan Facility     —       (25,000 )     —       (25,000 )
    Repayments of other debt     —       (743 )     —       (743 )
    Finance lease payments     (318 )     —       (703 )     —  
    Receipts on related party notes receivable     —       938       1,875       2,813  
    Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards     (483 )     (10,732 )     (12,780 )     (24,823 )
    Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan     —       —       1,987       1,899  
    Repurchases of common stock     (116 )     —       (853,921 )     —  
    Net proceeds from issuance of common stock     —       —       665,850       —  
    Payment of debt issuance costs     —       —       —       (1,450 )
    Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities     (25,917 )     209,915       (79,209 )     198,148  
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash     (2,680 )     1,349       (1,305 )     375  
    Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash     (50,076 )     (154,696 )     (73,199 )     (134,970 )
    Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period     199,038       378,431       222,161       358,705  
    Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period:   $ 148,962     $ 223,735     $ 148,962     $ 223,735  
     

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to the measures presented in our condensed consolidated financial statements, we regularly review other measures, defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the SEC, to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends, prepare financial forecasts and make strategic decisions. The key measures we consider are non-GAAP Gross Profit, non-GAAP Gross Margin, non-GAAP Operating Expenses, non-GAAP Operating Income, non-GAAP Operating Margin, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, non-GAAP Profit before Tax, non-GAAP Income Tax Provision, non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate, non-GAAP Net Income Attributable to Allegro MicroSystems, Inc, non-GAAP Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share, non-GAAP Free Cash Flow, and non-GAAP Free Cash Flow as percentage of net sales (collectively, the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”). These Non-GAAP Financial Measures provide supplemental information regarding our operating performance on a non-GAAP basis that excludes certain gains, losses and charges of a non-cash nature or that occur relatively infrequently and/or that management considers to be unrelated to our core operations, and in the case of non-GAAP Income Tax Provision, management believes that this non-GAAP measure of income taxes provides it with the ability to evaluate the non-GAAP Income Tax Provision across different reporting periods on a consistent basis, independent of special items and discrete items, which may vary in size and frequency. These Non-GAAP Financial Measures are used by both management and our board of directors, together with the comparable GAAP information, in evaluating our current performance and planning our future business activities.

    The Non-GAAP Financial Measures are supplemental measures of our performance that are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, GAAP. These Non-GAAP Financial Measures should not be considered as substitutes for GAAP financial measures, such as gross profit, gross margin, net income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP. Also, in the future we may incur expenses or charges, such as those being adjusted in the calculation of these Non-GAAP Financial Measures. Our presentation of these Non-GAAP Financial Measures should not be construed as an inference that future results will be unaffected by unusual or nonrecurring items. These Non-GAAP Financial Measures exclude costs related to acquisition and related integration expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets, stock-based compensation, restructuring actions, related-party activities and other non-operational costs.

    Non-GAAP Income Tax Provision

    In calculating non-GAAP Income Tax Provision, we have added back the following to GAAP Income Tax Provision:

    • Tax effect of adjustments to GAAP results—Represents the estimated income tax effect of the adjustments to non-GAAP Profit before Tax described below and elimination of discrete tax adjustments.
    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Non-GAAP Gross Margin  
                                   
        Three-Month Period Ended     Nine-Month Period Ended  
        December 27, 2024     September 27, 2024     December 29, 2023     December 27, 2024     December 29, 2023  
        (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  
    GAAP Gross Profit   $ 81,215     $ 85,662     $ 133,828     $ 241,648     $ 451,281  
    GAAP Gross Margin (% of net sales)     45.7 %     45.7 %     52.5 %     45.4 %     55.8 %
                                   
    Non-GAAP adjustments                              
    Transaction-related costs     5       10       523       14       523  
    Purchased intangible amortization     4,875       4,875       3,648       14,625       4,323  
    Restructuring costs     522       16       166       1,738       166  
    Stock-based compensation     802       817       1,073       2,180       4,625  
    Total Non-GAAP Adjustments   $ 6,204     $ 5,718     $ 5,410     $ 18,557     $ 9,637  
                                   
    Non-GAAP Gross Profit   $ 87,419     $ 91,380     $ 139,238     $ 260,205     $ 460,918  
    Non-GAAP Gross Margin (% of net sales)     49.1 %     48.8 %     54.6 %     48.9 %     57.0 %
    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Operating Expenses  
                                   
        Three-Month Period Ended     Nine-Month Period Ended  
        December 27, 2024     September 27, 2024     December 29, 2023     December 27, 2024     December 29, 2023  
        (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  
    GAAP Operating Expenses   $ 81,256     $ 81,595     $ 97,142     $ 248,252     $ 270,934  
                                   
    Research and Development Expenses                              
    GAAP Research and Development Expenses     43,317       43,510       44,396       132,031       130,799  
    Non-GAAP adjustments                              
    Transaction-related costs     333       206       343       1,568       352  
    Restructuring costs     568       260       908       997       908  
    Stock-based compensation     3,960       3,523       3,870       11,218       10,340  
    Other costs(1)     —       3       —       3       —  
    Non-GAAP Research and Development Expenses     38,456       39,518       39,275       118,245       119,199  
                                   
    Selling, General and Administrative Expenses                              
    GAAP Selling, General and Administrative Expenses     37,939       38,085       52,746       116,221       140,135  
    Non-GAAP adjustments                              
    Transaction-related costs     148       275       9,543       1,237       14,419  
    Purchased intangible amortization     535       535       495       1,605       1,210  
    Restructuring costs     1,264       2,046       5,795       4,355       5,795  
    Stock-based compensation     5,826       7,205       5,977       18,853       17,874  
    Other costs(1)     391       (1,820 )     283       (618 )     383  
    Non-GAAP Selling, General and Administrative Expenses     29,775       29,844       30,653       90,789       100,454  
                                   
    Total Non-GAAP Adjustments     13,025       12,233       27,214       39,218       51,281  
                                   
    Non-GAAP Operating Expenses   $ 68,231     $ 69,362     $ 69,928     $ 209,034     $ 219,653  
                                   
    (1) Included in non-GAAP other costs are non-recurring charges that are individually immaterial for separate disclosure, such as project evaluation costs, which consist of costs and estimated costs incurred in connection with debt and equity financings or other non-recurring transactions.  
    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Operating Income and Non-GAAP Operating Margin  
                                   
        Three-Month Period Ended     Nine-Month Period Ended  
        December 27, 2024     September 27, 2024     December 29, 2023     December 27, 2024     December 29, 2023  
        (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  
    GAAP Operating (Loss) Income   $ (41 )   $ 4,067     $ 36,686     $ (6,604 )   $ 180,347  
    GAAP Operating Margin (% of net sales)     — %     2.2 %     14.4 %     (1.2 )%     22.3 %
                                   
    Transaction-related costs     486       491       10,409       2,819       15,294  
    Purchased intangible amortization     5,410       5,410       4,143       16,230       5,533  
    Restructuring costs     2,354       2,322       6,869       7,090       6,869  
    Stock-based compensation     10,588       11,545       10,920       32,251       32,839  
    Other costs(1)     391       (1,817 )     283       (615 )     383  
    Total Non-GAAP Adjustments   $ 19,229     $ 17,951     $ 32,624     $ 57,775     $ 60,918  
                                   
    Non-GAAP Operating Income   $ 19,188     $ 22,018     $ 69,310     $ 51,171     $ 241,265  
    Non-GAAP Operating Margin (% of net sales)     10.8 %     11.7 %     27.2 %     9.6 %     29.8 %
                                   
    (1) Included in non-GAAP other costs are non-recurring charges that are individually immaterial for separate disclosure, such as project evaluation costs, which consist of costs and estimated costs incurred in connection with debt and equity financings or other non-recurring transactions.  
    Reconciliation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin  
                                   
        Three-Month Period Ended     Nine-Month Period Ended  
        December 27, 2024     September 27, 2024     December 29, 2023     December 27, 2024     December 29, 2023  
        (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  
    GAAP Net (Loss) Income   $ (6,799 )   $ (33,613 )   $ 33,402     $ (58,025 )   $ 159,962  
    GAAP Net (Loss) Income Margin (% of net sales)     (3.8 )%     (17.9 )%     13.1 %     (10.9 )%     19.8 %
                                   
    Interest expense     7,762       10,353       3,854       23,492       5,381  
    Interest income     (388 )     (420 )     (857 )     (1,302 )     (2,550 )
    Income tax (benefit) provision     (803 )     (9,470 )     2,969       (9,233 )     17,584  
    Depreciation & amortization     16,123       15,997       20,227       48,578       49,645  
    EBITDA   $ 15,895     $ (17,153 )   $ 59,595     $ 3,510     $ 230,022  
                                   
    Transaction-related costs     486       3,295       10,409       5,623       15,294  
    Restructuring costs     2,354       2,067       6,869       6,835       6,869  
    Stock-based compensation     10,588       11,545       10,920       32,251       32,839  
    Loss on change in fair value of forward repurchase contract     —       34,752       —       34,752       —  
    Other costs(1)     998       (2,195 )     (551 )     1,610       5,339  
    Adjusted EBITDA   $ 30,321     $ 32,311     $ 87,242     $ 84,581     $ 290,363  
    Adjusted EBITDA Margin (% of net sales)     17.0 %     17.2 %     34.2 %     15.9 %     35.9 %
                                   
    (1) Included in non-GAAP other costs are non-recurring charges that are individually immaterial for separate disclosure, such as project evaluation costs, which consist of costs and estimated costs incurred in connection with debt and equity financings or other non-recurring transactions, and income (loss) in earnings of equity investments.  
    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Profit before Tax  
                                   
        Three-Month Period Ended     Nine-Month Period Ended  
        December 27, 2024     September 27, 2024     December 29, 2023     December 27, 2024     December 29, 2023  
        (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  
    GAAP (Loss) Income before Income Taxes   $ (7,602 )   $ (43,083 )   $ 36,371     $ (67,258 )   $ 177,546  
                                   
    Transaction-related costs     486       3,295       10,409       5,623       15,294  
    Transaction-related interest     192       141       162       1,042       162  
    Purchased intangible amortization     5,410       5,410       4,143       16,230       5,533  
    Restructuring costs     2,354       2,067       6,869       6,835       6,869  
    Stock-based compensation     10,588       11,545       10,920       32,251       32,839  
    Loss on change in fair value of forward repurchase contract     —       34,752       —       34,752       —  
    Other costs(1)     1,427       1,428       (551 )     5,662       5,339  
    Total Non-GAAP Adjustments   $ 20,457     $ 58,638     $ 31,952     $ 102,395     $ 66,036  
                                   
    Non-GAAP Profit before Tax   $ 12,855     $ 15,555     $ 68,323     $ 35,137     $ 243,582  
                                   
    (1) Included in non-GAAP other costs are non-recurring charges that are individually immaterial for separate disclosure, such as project evaluation costs, which consist of costs and estimated costs incurred in connection with debt and equity financings or other non-recurring transactions, and income (loss) in earnings of equity investments.  
    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Income Tax Provision and Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate  
                                   
        Three-Month Period Ended     Nine-Month Period Ended  
        December 27, 2024     September 27, 2024     December 29, 2023     December 27, 2024     December 29, 2023  
        (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  
    GAAP Income Tax (Benefit) Provision   $ (803 )   $ (9,470 )   $ 2,969     $ (9,233 )   $ 17,584  
    GAAP effective tax rate     10.6 %     22.0 %     8.2 %     13.7 %     9.9 %
                                   
    Tax effect of adjustments to GAAP results     398       10,071       3,748       10,074       10,128  
                                   
    Non-GAAP Income Tax (Benefit) Provision   $ (405 )   $ 601     $ 6,717     $ 841     $ 27,712  
    Non-GAAP effective tax rate     (3.2 )%     3.9 %     9.8 %     2.4 %     11.4 %
    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Net Income Attributable to Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. and Non-GAAP Earnings per Share  
                                   
        Three-Month Period Ended     Nine-Month Period Ended  
        December 27, 2024     September 27, 2024     December 29, 2023     December 27, 2024     December 29, 2023  
        (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  
    GAAP Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.(1)   $ (6,860 )   $ (33,675 )   $ 33,345     $ (58,210 )   $ 159,812  
    GAAP Basic weighted average common shares     184,011,189       189,182,850       192,724,541       188,886,583       192,384,315  
    GAAP Diluted weighted average common shares     184,011,189       189,182,850       194,570,380       188,886,583       194,925,040  
    GAAP Basic (Loss) Earnings per Share   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.18 )   $ 0.17     $ (0.31 )   $ 0.83  
    GAAP Diluted (Loss) Earnings per Share   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.18 )   $ 0.17     $ (0.31 )   $ 0.82  
                                   
    Transaction-related costs     486       3,295       10,409       5,623       15,294  
    Transaction-related interest     192       141       162       1,042       162  
    Purchased intangible amortization     5,410       5,410       4,143       16,230       5,533  
    Restructuring costs     2,354       2,067       6,869       6,835       6,869  
    Stock-based compensation     10,588       11,545       10,920       32,251       32,839  
    Loss on change in fair value of forward repurchase contract     —       34,752       —       34,752       —  
    Other costs(2)     1,427       1,428       (551 )     5,662       5,339  
    Total Non-GAAP Adjustments     20,457       58,638       31,952       102,395       66,036  
    Tax effect of adjustments to GAAP results(3)     (398 )     (10,071 )     (3,748 )     (10,074 )     (10,128 )
    Non-GAAP Net Income Attributable to Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.   $ 13,199     $ 14,892     $ 61,549     $ 34,111     $ 215,720  
    Basic weighted average common shares     184,011,189       189,182,850       192,724,541       188,886,583       192,384,315  
    Diluted weighted average common shares     184,485,792       189,710,595       194,570,380       189,577,693       194,925,040  
    Non-GAAP Basic Earnings per Share   $ 0.07     $ 0.08     $ 0.32     $ 0.18     $ 1.12  
    Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share   $ 0.07     $ 0.08     $ 0.32     $ 0.18     $ 1.11  
                                   
    (1) GAAP Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. represents GAAP Net (Loss) Income adjusted for Net Income Attributable to non-controlling interests.  
    (2) Included in non-GAAP other costs are non-recurring charges that are individually immaterial for separate disclosure, such as project evaluation costs, which consists of costs and estimated costs incurred in connection with debt and equity financings or other non-recurring transactions, income (loss) in earnings of equity investments, and unrealized losses (gains) on investments.  
    (3) To calculate the tax effect of adjustments to GAAP results, the Company considers each non-GAAP adjustment by tax jurisdiction and reverses all discrete items to calculate an annual non-GAAP effective tax rate (“NG ETR”).  This NG ETR is then applied to Non-GAAP Profit Before Tax to arrive at the tax effect of adjustments to GAAP results.  
    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow and Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow as Percentage of Net Sales        
                                   
        Three-Month Period Ended     Nine-Month Period Ended  
        December 27, 2024     September 27, 2024     December 29, 2023     December 27, 2024     December 29, 2023  
        (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  
    GAAP Operating Cash Flow   $ (8,183 )   $ 15,547     $ 76,558     $ 41,560     $ 168,951  
    GAAP Operating Cash Flow (% of net sales)     -4.6 %     8.3 %     30.0 %     7.8 %     20.9 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments                              
    Purchases of property, plant and equipment     (13,615 )     (9,972 )     (34,399 )     (34,564 )     (110,500 )
                                   
    Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow   $ (21,798 )   $ 5,575     $ 42,159     $ 6,996     $ 58,451  
    Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow (% of net sales)     (12.3 )%     3.0 %     16.5 %     1.3 %     7.2 %

    Investor Contact:
    Jalene Hoover
    VP of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
    +1 (512) 751-6526
    jhoover@allegromicro.com

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  • MIL-OSI: CSW Industrials Reports Record Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CSW Industrials, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSWI or the “Company”) today reported record results for the fiscal 2025 third quarter period ended December 31, 2024.

    Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Highlights (comparisons to fiscal 2024 third quarter)

    • Total revenue increased 10.7% to a third quarter record of $193.6 million, driven by inorganic growth of 8.7% from the recent acquisitions of Dust Free, PSP Products, and PF WaterWorks, and organic growth of 1.9%
    • Net income attributable to CSWI of $26.9 million, or $24.9 million adjusted, increased 48.9% to a third quarter record, compared to $16.7 million
    • Earnings per diluted share (“EPS”) of $1.60, or $1.48 adjusted, increased 38.2% to a third quarter record, compared to $1.07
    • Adjusted EBITDA grew 14.2% to a third quarter record of $42.0 million, including margin expansion for the third quarter of 70 bps to 21.7%

    Fiscal 2025 Year-to-Date Highlights (comparisons to fiscal 2024 year-to-date period)

    • Total revenue increased 11.3% to $647.8 million, of which $34.1 million, or 5.9%, was inorganic growth from recent acquisitions, and 5.5%, or $31.7 million was organic growth
    • Net income attributable to CSWI of $101.6 million, or $99.5 million adjusted, increased 28.6% as compared to $77.4 million
    • EPS of $6.30, or $6.17 adjusted, improved 24.2% compared to $4.97
    • Adjusted EBITDA increased 16.6% to $168.1 million, including margin expansion of 120 bps to 26.0%
    • Invested $84.5 million in acquisitions and $11.7 million in organic capital expenditures, while returning total cash of $24.3 million to shareholders through share repurchases of $13.7 million and dividends of $10.6 million

    Comments from the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

    Joseph B. Armes, CSW Industrials’ Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “I am very pleased to announce record revenue for the fiscal third quarter driven by the strategic acquisitions of Dust Free, PSP Products, and PF WaterWorks during the last twelve months as well as organic volume growth. Impressively, the team also achieved record net income, adjusted earnings per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal third quarter.”

    Armes continued, “During the quarter, our disciplined allocation of capital continued with the acquisition of PF WaterWorks, bringing innovative, eco-friendly drain management solutions within the profitable plumbing end market to the CSWI family. The addition of these new products to our current portfolio fuels inorganic growth, additional organic growth over time, and increased market share.”

    Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Consolidated Results

    Fiscal third quarter revenue was $193.6 million, a $18.7 million or 10.7% increase over the prior year period. Total revenue growth included $15.3 million or 8.7% inorganic growth contributed by the Dust Free, PSP, and PF WaterWorks acquisitions, which are all reported within the Contractor Solutions segment, with the remaining $3.4 million or 1.9% related to organic growth contributed from all three operating segments.

    Gross profit in the fiscal third quarter was $80.1 million, representing 8.3% growth over $74.0 million in the prior year period. Gross margin contracted 90 bps to 41.4%, compared to 42.3% in the prior year period. The gross margin decrease was primarily a result of increased freight expense.

    Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were 26.1% or 25.6% adjusted to exclude the $0.9 million acquisition broker fee in the current period, which was lower than the prior year period of 26.5%. Operating expenses were $50.5 million or $49.7 million adjusted in the current year period, compared to $46.4 million in the prior year period, with leverage of revenue growth through the absorption of expenses related to recent acquisitions, additional spend on acquisition integration, and investments in team members to support ongoing revenue growth.

    Operating income in the current period was $29.6 million or $30.5 million adjusted to exclude the acquisition broker fee, compared to $27.6 million in the prior year period. Operating income as a percentage of revenue was 15.3% or 15.7% adjusted, compared to 15.8% in the prior year period. The main driver of the slight decrease in operating margin was a result of the previously mentioned contraction in the gross margin, which was partially offset by improved leverage on operating expenses.

    Interest income was $2.0 million, compared to interest expense of $2.8 million in the prior year period. The $4.8 million shift from interest expense to interest income was a result of having no debt outstanding during the quarter, as the outstanding balance on our revolver was fully repaid in second fiscal quarter 2025, augmented by interest income earned on the balance of net proceeds from the equity offering closed in the second fiscal quarter 2025.

    Other expense was $0.3 million, compared to other expense of $8.4 million in the prior year period. A $0.9 million tax indemnification asset was released in the current period, as compared to $8.5 million of tax indemnification assets released in the prior year period.

    Net income attributable to CSWI (net of non-controlling interest in the joint venture) increased to $26.9 million, compared to the prior year period of $9.2 million. Adjusted to exclude the release of the tax indemnification assets and uncertain tax position accruals in the current and prior periods, as well as the acquisition broker fee in the current period, adjusted net income was $24.9 million and adjusted EPS of $1.48 vs. $16.7 million and $1.07, an increase over the prior year period of 48.9% and 38.2%, respectively.

    Fiscal 2025 third quarter adjusted EBITDA increased 14.2% to $42.0 million, up from $36.8 million in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 70 bps to 21.7%, compared to 21.0% in the prior year period.

    The quarterly cash flows from operations of $11.6 million, compared to $47.0 million in the prior year period, were lower primarily due to a previously disclosed $16.8 million tax payment deferral from fiscal first half 2025 to fiscal third quarter 2025 under a temporary federal tax relief related to the severe storms and flooding in Texas in early calendar 2024. Additionally, increased investment in inventory during the third fiscal quarter 2025, compared to the prior year period, resulted from actions taken to mitigate certain supply chain issues that were expected to potentially arise in the first calendar quarter of 2025.

    Following quarter-end, the Company announced its twenty-fourth consecutive regular quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.24 per share, which will be paid on February 14, 2025, to shareholders of record on January 31, 2025.

    The Company’s effective tax rate for the fiscal third quarter was 13.8%, or 24.5% adjusted, as compared to 43.2% or 32.5% adjusted in the prior year period, when adjusted to exclude the previously disclosed release of tax indemnification assets and the uncertain tax position accruals for acquisitions in both periods, as well as the acquisition broker fee and related tax impact in the current period. The decrease in the adjusted tax rate was driven by a favorable foreign currency rate impact on the cumulative unrepatriated foreign earnings and an increased benefit related to vesting of employee equity awards.

    Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Segment Results

    Contractor Solutions segment revenue was $132.2 million, a $16.7 million or 14.5% increase over the prior year period, comprised of inorganic growth of $15.3 million from the recent acquisitions of Dust Free, PSP Products, and PF WaterWorks (91.4% of the $16.7 million growth) and organic growth of $1.4 million from increased organic unit volumes. As compared to the prior year period, net revenue growth was driven by the HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical end markets. Segment operating income improved to $26.8 million or $27.6 million adjusted to exclude the $0.9 million acquisition broker fee, compared to $25.8 million in the prior year period. The incremental profit resulted from revenue growth and the inclusion of recently acquired businesses and was partially offset by increased freight, including a freight expense alignment in the quarter and increased spending on business integrations. Segment operating income margin in the fiscal third quarter was 20.2% or 20.9% adjusted, compared to 22.3% in the prior year period. Segment adjusted EBITDA in the fiscal third quarter was $37.5 million, or 28.4% of revenue, compared to $33.0 million, or 28.6% of revenue in the prior year period.

    Specialized Reliability Solutions segment revenue was $34.6 million, a $0.9 million or 2.5% increase from the prior year period. The increased net revenue was driven by growth in the general industrial and rail end markets. Segment operating income improved to $5.2 million, as compared to $3.7 million in the prior year period, an increase of 40.1%. Segment operating income margin for the fiscal third quarter improved to 15.2%, compared to the prior year period of 11.1% as a result of manufacturing efficiencies and management of operating expenses. Segment EBITDA improved by 26.5% to $6.6 million in the fiscal third quarter, with an EBITDA margin of 19.1% as compared to 15.4% in the prior year period.

    Engineered Building Solutions segment revenue was $28.8 million, a 3.4% increase compared to $27.9 million in the prior year period. Segment operating income was $3.6 million, or 12.6% of revenue, as compared to the prior year period of $3.5 million, or 12.7% of revenue. Segment EBITDA and EBITDA margin improved slightly to $4.1 million and 14.2%, respectively, in the fiscal third quarter, compared to $4.0 million and 14.2%, respectively, in the prior year period.

    Fiscal 2025 Year-to-Date Consolidated Results

    Fiscal year-to-date revenue was $647.8 million, representing 11.3% growth over $582.0 million in the prior year period, with growth in all three reporting segments. Of the $65.8 million total growth, $31.7 million (5.5% of the 11.3% total growth) resulted from organic growth, with the remainder ($34.1 million) contributed by the Dust Free, PSP Products, and PF WaterWorks acquisitions.

    Gross profit in the fiscal year-to-date period was $291.4 million, representing $34.3 million or 13.3% growth from $257.1 million in the prior year period, with the incremental profit resulting predominantly from revenue growth driven by increased organic unit volumes, a slight increase from pricing actions, and the recent acquisitions. Gross margin was 45.0%, compared to 44.2% in the prior year period. The gross margin improvement was a result of leveraging the volume increase, favorable product mix, and a slight favorable impact from pricing actions.

    Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were 24.0% or 23.8% adjusted, compared to 24.5% in the prior year period, as the increase in revenue growth outpaced the increase in operating expenses. Operating expenses in the current year period were $155.2 million or $154.4 million adjusted to exclude the $0.9 million acquisition broker fee, compared to $142.3 million in the prior year period. The additional expenses were related to employee compensation and recent acquisition expenses including amortization of intangible assets, business development expenses, and integration costs.

    In the current period, operating income was $136.2 million or $137.1 million adjusted, compared to $114.8 million in the prior year period. The incremental operating income resulted from the gross profit increase, partially offset by the operating expense increase detailed above. Operating income margin in the current period improved to 21.0% or 21.2% adjusted, compared to the prior year period of 19.7%. During the comparative periods, the strengthened operating margin was due to the improvement in gross margin combined with the management of operating expenses.

    Interest expense was $1.9 million, compared to interest expense of $10.1 million in the prior year period. The decrease of $8.2 million was a result of a lower debt balance throughout the first half of the year, then fully repaying the outstanding balance borrowed against our revolver during the second fiscal quarter 2025. Additionally, during the second and third fiscal quarters, the Company recognized interest income earned from the remaining net proceeds of the equity offering that closed in second fiscal quarter 2025.

    Other expense was $0.7 million, compared to $6.2 million in the prior year period. The change in other expense of $5.5 million was primarily due to a $0.9 million tax indemnification asset was released in the current period, as compared to $8.5 million of tax indemnification assets released in the prior period, in addition to a gain of $1.4 million reported in the prior year period in connection with the sale of a property previously held for investment that did not recur. The remaining variance is a result of foreign currency impact related to transactions in currencies other than functional currencies.

    In the current period, reported net income attributable to CSWI improved 45.4% to $101.6 million, or $6.30 per diluted share. Adjusted net income attributable to CSWI was $99.5 million, or $6.17 per diluted share. In the prior year period, adjusted net income attributable to CSWI was $77.4 million, or $4.97 per diluted share.

    Fiscal 2025 year-to-date adjusted EBITDA increased 16.6% to $168.1 million from $144.2 million in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue improved 120 bps to 26.0%, compared to 24.8%, in the prior year period.

    Net cash provided by operating activities for the fiscal 2025 year-to-date period was $141.1 million, compared to $141.9 million in the prior year-to-date period, a 0.6% decrease compared to the prior year period. The Company paid down all $166.0 million of debt in the first half utilizing our record cash flow from operations and net proceeds from the follow-on equity offering, while also returning a total of $24.3 million in cash to shareholders through $10.6 million in dividends and $13.7 million in share repurchases utilizing our outstanding cash flow from operations.

    The Company’s effective tax rate for the fiscal year-to-date period was 23.3% on a GAAP basis, and 25.8% as adjusted.

    Fiscal 2025 Year-to-Date Segment Results

    Contractor Solutions segment revenue was $451.4 million, a $56.1 million or 14.2% increase from the prior year period. Revenue growth was comprised of inorganic growth from Dust Free, PSP Products, and PF WaterWorks acquisitions ($34.1 million, or 8.6%, of the total growth), and organic growth of $22.1 million (5.6% of the total 14.2% growth) due to increased unit volumes and a slight increase from pricing actions. As compared to the prior year period, net revenue growth was driven primarily by the HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical end markets. Segment operating income in the current year period was $122.9 million or $123.8 million adjusted to exclude the $0.9 million acquisition broker fee, compared to $104.4 million in the prior year period. The incremental profit resulted from the increased unit volumes, favorable product mix, pricing actions, and the inclusion of recent acquisitions. This growth was partially offset by increased freight expense, increased employee compensation expense, and business integration costs as the segment builds out the infrastructure to support continued growth, and increased expenses related to the inclusion of Dust Free, PSP Products, and PF WaterWorks in the current period, including amortization of intangible assets.

    Contractor Solutions segment operating income margin was 27.2% or 27.4% adjusted, compared to 26.4% in the prior year period, an increase of 80 bps, driven primarily by increased operating leverage from the additional volume, favorable product mix and pricing actions, combined with the management of operating expenses. Segment adjusted EBITDA in the current period was $149.4 million, or 33.1% of revenue, compared to $126.4 million, or 32.0% of revenue in the prior year period.

    Specialized Reliability Solutions segment revenue grew to $109.9 million, a $1.9 million or 1.7% increase over the prior year period of $108.0 million, primarily due to increased unit volumes, with growth in the rail transportation and industrial end markets offset by a decrease in mining and energy end markets. In the current year period, segment operating income improved by 17.2% to $18.2 million, or 16.6% of revenue, compared to the prior year period of $15.5 million, or 14.4% of revenue. Improved segment operating income was primarily a result of a favorable inventory adjustment as well as the increased volume. Segment EBITDA in the current period was $22.2 million, or 20.2% of revenue, compared to $19.9 million, or 18.5% of revenue in the prior year period.

    Engineered Building Solutions segment revenue was $92.4 million, a $7.7 million or 9.1% increase over the prior year period, primarily due to the conversion of backlog into revenue and market expansion. Segment operating income increased 18.6% to $15.5 million, or 16.7% of revenue, compared to the prior year period of $13.0 million, or 15.4% of revenue, due to the increased net revenue and improved operating leverage, offset by increased employee expenses to support revenue growth. Segment EBITDA in the current period was $16.9 million, or 18.3% of revenue, compared to $14.4 million, or 17.0% of revenue in the prior year period.

    All percentages are calculated based upon the attached financial statements. Share count used in determining the diluted EPS is based on a weighted average of outstanding shares throughout the reporting period.

    Conference Call Information

    The Company will host a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results, followed by a question-and-answer session for the investment community. A live webcast of the call can be accessed at https://cswindustrials.gcs-web.com/. To access the call, participants may dial 1-877-407-0784, international callers may use 1-201-689-8560, and request to join the CSW Industrials earnings call.

    A telephonic replay will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and until Thursday, February 13, 2025. Participants may access the replay at 1-844-512-2921, international callers may use 1-412-317-6671 and enter access code 13750887. The call will also be available for replay via webcast link on the Investors portion of the CSWI website www.cswindustrials.com.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “could,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “forecasts,” “predicts” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which include, without limitation, earnings forecasts, effective tax rate, statements relating to our business strategy and statements of expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies and anticipated developments concerning our industry, business, operations, and financial performance and condition.

    The forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on our current expectations, projections, estimates, and assumptions. These statements are only predictions, not guarantees. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from what is forecast in such forward-looking statements, and include, without limitation, the risk factors described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

    All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on information currently available to us, and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement except as may be required by law.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    This press release includes an analysis of adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to CSWI, adjusted net income attributable to CSWI, adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted operating income and free cash flows, which are non-GAAP financial measures of performance. Attributable to CSWI is defined to exclude the income attributable to the non-controlling interest in the Whitmore JV.

    CSWI utilizes adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) as an additional consolidated, non-GAAP financial measure, which consists of consolidated net income including income attributable to the non-controlling interest in the Whitmore JV, adjusted to remove the impact of income taxes, interest expense, depreciation, amortization and impairment, and significant nonrecurring items.

    For a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures and for a discussion of why we consider these non-GAAP measures useful, see the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” section of this release.

    About CSW Industrials, Inc.

    CSW Industrials is a diversified industrial growth company with industry-leading operations in three segments: Contractor Solutions, Specialized Reliability Solutions, and Engineered Building Solutions. CSWI provides niche, value-added products with two essential commonalities: performance and reliability. The primary end markets we serve with our well-known brands include: HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical, general industrial, architecturally-specified building products, energy, mining, and rail transportation. For more information, please visit www.cswindustrials.com.

    Investor Relations

    Alexa Huerta
    Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
    214-489-7113
    alexa.huerta@cswindustrials.com

     
    CSW INDUSTRIALS, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended
    December 31,    		   Nine Months Ended
    December 31,
    (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)     2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Revenues, net   $ 193,649     $ 174,967     $ 647,752     $ 581,980  
    Cost of revenues     (113,543 )     (100,986 )     (356,324 )     (324,873 )
    Gross profit     80,106       73,981       291,428       257,107  
    Selling, general and administrative expenses     (50,511 )     (46,400 )     (155,224 )     (142,327 )
    Operating income     29,595       27,581       136,204       114,780  
    Interest income (expense), net     1,976       (2,765 )     (1,884 )     (10,080 )
    Other expense, net     (298 )     (8,428 )     (716 )     (6,188 )
    Income before income taxes     31,273       16,388       133,604       98,512  
    Provision for income taxes     (4,315 )     (7,083 )     (31,175 )     (27,968 )
    Net income     26,958       9,305       102,429       70,544  
    Less: Income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest     (10 )     (83 )     (839 )     (655 )
    Net income attributable to CSW Industrials, Inc.   $ 26,948     $ 9,222     $ 101,590     $ 69,889  
                     
    Net income per share attributable to CSW Industrials, Inc.                
    Basic   $ 1.60     $ 0.59     $ 6.32     $ 4.50  
    Diluted     1.60       0.59       6.30       4.49  
                     
    Weighted average number of shares outstanding:                
    Basic     16,792       15,546       16,066       15,537  
    Diluted     16,872       15,596       16,136       15,578  
    CSW INDUSTRIALS, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (unaudited)
     
    (Amounts in thousands, except for per share amounts)   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024
    ASSETS        
    Current assets:        
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 213,754     $ 22,156  
    Accounts receivable, net of allowance for expected credit losses of $1,295 and $908, respectively     114,825       142,665  
    Inventories, net     202,764       150,749  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets     32,120       15,840  
    Total current assets     563,463       331,410  
    Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $112,906 and $103,515, respectively     94,208       92,811  
    Goodwill     266,941       247,191  
    Intangible assets, net     355,256       318,819  
    Other assets     70,327       53,095  
    Total assets   $ 1,350,195     $ 1,043,326  
             
    LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
    Current liabilities:        
    Accounts payable   $ 52,842     $ 48,387  
    Accrued and other current liabilities     81,873       67,449  
    Total current liabilities     134,715       115,836  
    Long-term debt     —       166,000  
    Retirement benefits payable     1,082       1,114  
    Other long-term liabilities     150,181       125,298  
    Total liabilities     285,978       408,248  
    Commitments and contingencies (See Note 13)        
    Redeemable noncontrolling interest     20,194       19,355  
    Equity:        
    Common shares, $0.01 par value     177       164  
    Additional paid-in capital     497,906       137,253  
    Treasury shares, at cost (1,005 and 952 shares, respectively)     (115,367 )     (95,643 )
    Retained earnings     674,036       583,075  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (12,729 )     (9,126 )
    Total equity     1,044,023       615,723  
    Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity   $ 1,350,195     $ 1,043,326  
    CSW INDUSTRIALS, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (unaudited)
     
        Nine Months Ended
    December 31,
    (Amounts in thousands)     2024       2023  
    Cash flows from operating activities:        
    Net income   $ 102,429     $ 70,544  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
    Depreciation     10,714       10,077  
    Amortization of intangible and other assets     20,792       17,584  
    Provision for inventory reserves     1,779       2,541  
    Provision for doubtful accounts     946       544  
    Share-based compensation     10,237       8,555  
    Net gain on disposals of property, plant and equipment     (89 )     (1,336 )
    Net pension benefit     49       50  
    Impairment of assets     —       90  
    Net deferred taxes     1,244       2,732  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
    Accounts receivable     32,316       17,846  
    Inventories     (42,536 )     7,796  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets     (17,174 )     (6,720 )
    Other assets     1,565       1,066  
    Accounts payable and other current liabilities     21,372       9,601  
    Retirement benefits payable and other liabilities     (2,575 )     944  
    Net cash provided by operating activities     141,069       141,914  
    Cash flows from investing activities:        
    Capital expenditures     (11,735 )     (11,668 )
    Proceeds from sale of assets held for investment     —       1,665  
    Proceeds from sale of assets     153       157  
    Cash paid for investments     (2,500 )     —  
    Cash paid for acquisitions     (84,491 )     (5,284 )
    Net cash used in investing activities     (98,573 )     (15,130 )
    Cash flows from financing activities:        
    Borrowings on line of credit     32,723       72,308  
    Repayments of line of credit and term loan     (198,723 )     (172,308 )
    Purchase of treasury shares     (20,935 )     (10,640 )
    Proceeds from equity issuance     347,407       —  
    Dividends     (10,554 )     (8,855 )
    Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     149,918       (119,495 )
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents     (816 )     (756 )
    Net change in cash and cash equivalents     191,598       6,533  
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period     22,156       18,455  
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 213,754     $ 24,988  


    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

    We use adjusted earnings per share attributable to CSWI, adjusted net income attributable to CSWI, adjusted operating income, adjusted effective tax rate, and adjusted EBITDA, together with financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, such as revenue, cost of revenue, operating expense, operating income and net income attributable to CSWI, to assess our historical and prospective operating performance and to enhance our understanding of our core operating performance. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures. We also believe these measures are useful for investors to assess the operating performance of our business without the effect of non-recurring items. In the following tables, there could be immaterial differences in amounts presented due to rounding.

     
    CSW INDUSTRIALS, INC.
    RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CSWI TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CSWI
    (Unaudited)
                     
    (Amounts in thousands)   Three months ended
    December 31,    		   Nine Months ended
    December 31,
          2024       2023       2024       2023  
    GAAP net income attributable to CSWI   $ 26,948     $ 9,222     $ 101,591     $ 69,889  
                     
    Adjusting items, net of tax:                
    Reversal of tax indemnification receivable     858       8,519       858       8,519  
    Acquisition broker fee     642       —       642       —  
    Uncertain tax position accrual release     (3,549 )     (1,019 )     (3,549 )     (1,019 )
    Adjusted net income attributable to CSWI   $ 24,899     $ 16,722     $ 99,542     $ 77,389  
                     
    Net Income Attributable to CSW Industrials, Inc. per diluted common share   $ 1.60     $ 0.59     $ 6.30     $ 4.49  
                     
    Adjusting Items, per dilutive common share:                
    Reversal of tax indemnification receivable     0.05       0.55       0.05       0.55  
    Acquisition broker fee     0.04       —       0.04       —  
    Uncertain tax position accrual release     (0.21 )     (0.07 )     (0.22 )     (0.07 )
    Adjusted net income attributable to CSW Industrials, Inc. per dilutive common share   $ 1.48     $ 1.07     $ 6.17     $ 4.97  
    CSW INDUSTRIALS, INC.
    RECONCILIATION OF EFFECTIVE TAX RATE TO ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE TAX RATE
    (Unaudited)
                     
    (Amounts in thousands)   Three months ended
    December 31,    		   Nine Months ended
    December 31,
          2024       2023       2024       2023  
    GAAP income before tax   $ 31,273     $ 16,388     $ 133,604     $ 98,512  
    Adjusting items:                
    Reversal of tax indemnification receivable     858       8,519       858       8,519  
    Acquisition broker fee     860       —       860       —  
    Adjusted income before tax   $ 32,991     $ 24,907     $ 135,322     $ 107,031  
                     
    GAAP provision for income tax   $ 4,315     $ 7,083     $ 31,174     $ 27,968  
    Adjusting items:                
    Uncertain tax position accrual release     3,549       1,019       3,549       1,019  
    Tax impact of acquisition broker fee     218       —       218       —  
    Adjusted provision for income tax   $ 8,082     $ 8,102     $ 34,941     $ 28,987  
                     
    GAAP effective tax rate     13.8 %     43.2 %     23.3 %     28.4 %
    Adjusted effective tax rate     24.5 %     32.5 %     25.8 %     27.1 %
    CSW INDUSTRIALS, INC.
    Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to CSWI to Adjusted EBITDA
    (unaudited)
                     
    (Amounts in thousands)   Three months ended
    December 31,    		   Nine Months ended
    December 31,
          2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Net Income attributable to CSWI   $ 26,948     $ 9,222     $ 101,590     $ 69,889  
    Plus: Income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest     10       83       838       655  
    Net Income   $ 26,958     $ 9,305     $ 102,429     $ 70,544  
                     
    Adjusting Items:                
    Interest expense (income), net     (1,976 )     2,764       1,884       10,080  
    Income tax expense     4,315       7,083       31,174       27,968  
    Depreciation & amortization     11,012       9,134       30,896       27,094  
    EBITDA   $ 40,309     $ 28,286     $ 166,384     $ 135,686  
                     
    EBITDA Adjustments:                
    Reversal of tax indemnification receivable     858       8,519       858       8,519  
    Acquisition broker fee     860       —       860       —  
    Adjusted EBITDA   $ 42,027     $ 36,805     $ 168,102     $ 144,205  
    Adjusted EBITDA % Revenue     21.7 %     21.0 %     26.0 %     24.8 %
    CSW INDUSTRIALS, INC.
    Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Segment Adjusted EBITDA
    (unaudited)
                 
    (Amounts in thousands)   Three months ended December 31, 2024
        Contractor
    Solutions    		 Specialized
    Reliability
    Solutions    		 Engineered
    Building
    Solutions    		 Corporate
    and Other    		 Consolidated
    Revenue, net   $ 132,150   $ 34,566   $ 28,821   $ (1,889 ) $ 193,649  
                 
    Operating Income   $ 26,756   $ 5,238   $ 3,645   $ (6,045 ) $ 29,595  
    Adjusting Items:            
    Acquisition broker fee     860     —     —     —     860  
    Adjusted Operating Income   $ 27,616   $ 5,238   $ 3,645   $ (6,045 ) $ 30,455  
    % Revenue     20.9 %   15.2 %   12.6 %     15.7 %
                 
    Adjusting Items:            
    Other income (expense), net     (188 )   (17 )   38     (131 )   (298 )
    Depreciation & amortization     9,179     1,366     420     48     11,012  
    Reversal of tax indemnification receivable     858     —     —     —     858  
    Adjusted EBITDA   $ 37,466   $ 6,587   $ 4,102   $ (6,128 ) $ 42,027  
    % Revenue     28.4 %   19.1 %   14.2 %     21.7 %
                 
    (Amounts in thousands)   Three months ended December 31, 2023
        Contractor
    Solutions    		 Specialized
    Reliability
    Solutions    		 Engineered
    Building
    Solutions    		 Corporate
    and Other    		 Consolidated
    Revenue, net   $ 115,412   $ 33,711   $ 27,861   $ (2,017 ) $ 174,967  
                 
    Operating Income   $ 25,751   $ 3,740   $ 3,537   $ (5,447 ) $ 27,581  
    % Revenue     22.3 %   11.1 %   12.7 %     15.8 %
                 
    Adjusting Items:            
    Other income (expense), net     (8,433 )   (9 )   (8 )   21     (8,428 )
    Depreciation & amortization     7,178     1,477     437     42     9,134  
    Reversal of tax indemnification receivable     8,519     —     —     —     8,519  
    Adjusted EBITDA   $ 33,015   $ 5,208   $ 3,966   $ (5,383 ) $ 36,805  
    % Revenue     28.6 %   15.4 %   14.2 %     21.0 %
    CSW INDUSTRIALS, INC.
    Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Segment Adjusted EBITDA
    (unaudited)
                 
    (Amounts in thousands)   Nine Months ended December 31, 2024
        Contractor
    Solutions    		 Specialized
    Reliability
    Solutions    		 Engineered
    Building
    Solutions    		 Corporate
    and Other    		 Consolidated
    Revenue, net   $ 451,403   $ 109,893   $ 92,387   $ (5,930 ) $ 647,754  
                 
    Operating Income   $ 122,894   $ 18,208   $ 15,451   $ (20,348 ) $ 136,204  
    Adjusting Items:            
    Acquisition broker fee     860     —     —     —     860  
    Adjusted Operating Income   $ 123,754   $ 18,208   $ 15,451   $ (20,348 ) $ 137,064  
    % Revenue     27.4 %   16.6 %   16.7 %     21.2 %
                 
    Adjusting Items:            
    Other income (expense), net     (335 )   (200 )   18     (200 )   (716 )
    Depreciation & amortization     25,164     4,198     1,399     135     30,896  
    Reversal of tax indemnification receivable     858     —     —     —     858  
    Adjusted EBITDA   $ 149,442   $ 22,206   $ 16,868   $ (20,413 ) $ 168,102  
    % Revenue     33.1 %   20.2 %   18.3 %     26.0 %
                 
    (Amounts in thousands)   Nine Months ended December 31, 2023
        Contractor
    Solutions    		 Specialized
    Reliability
    Solutions    		 Engineered
    Building
    Solutions    		 Corporate
    and Other    		 Consolidated
    Revenue, net   $ 395,268   $ 108,037   $ 84,660   $ (5,984 ) $ 581,980  
                 
    Operating Income   $ 104,443   $ 15,534   $ 13,029   $ (18,227 ) $ 114,780  
    % Revenue     26.4 %   14.4 %   15.4 %     19.7 %
                 
    Adjusting Items:            
    Other income (expense), net     (7,686 )   (100 )   2     1,595     (6,188 )
    Depreciation & amortization     21,118     4,512     1,332     132     27,094  
    Reversal of tax indemnification receivable     8,519     —     —     —     8,519  
    Adjusted EBITDA   $ 126,394   $ 19,947   $ 14,363   $ (16,500 ) $ 144,205  
    % Revenue     32.0 %   18.5 %   17.0 %     24.8 %
    CSW INDUSTRIALS, INC.
    Reconciliation of Operating Cash Flow to Free Cash Flow
    (Unaudited)
                     
    (Amounts in thousands)   Three Months Ended
    December 31,    		   Nine Months ended
    December 31,
          2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 11,600     $ 46,978     $ 141,069     $ 141,914  
    Less: Capital expenditures     (3,148 )     (3,883 )     (11,735 )     (11,668 )
    Free cash flow   $ 8,452     $ 43,095     $ 129,334     $ 130,246  
    Free cash flow % Adjusted EBITDA     20.1 %     117.1 %     76.9 %     90.3 %

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  • MIL-OSI: FirstCash Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Operating Results; Accelerating Pawn Demand Drives Record Revenue & Earnings; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (“FirstCash” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FCFS), the leading international operator of more than 3,000 retail pawn stores and a leading provider of retail point-of-sale (“POS”) payment solutions, today announced operating results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2024. The Company also announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share, which will be paid on February 28, 2025.

    Mr. Rick Wessel, chief executive officer, stated, “FirstCash posted record fourth quarter and full year revenues and earnings primarily fueled by exceptionally strong pawn operating results. Same-store pawn receivables increased 12% in both the U.S. and Latin America (local currency basis) compared to last year. This marked the sixth consecutive quarter of double digit same-store pawn receivable growth in the U.S. The POS payment solutions segment (“AFF”) had solid profitability as well, and posted growth in transaction volumes and door counts for the quarter and year-to-date periods.

    “A total of 16 pawn stores were added in the fourth quarter, including an acquisition of 10 stores coupled with six new store openings. For the full year, 99 pawn stores were opened or acquired, boosting the total store base to 3,026 locations. FirstCash’s cash flows and balance sheet remain strong and we believe that we are well positioned to fund further anticipated store growth in 2025 along with dividends and potential share buybacks.”

    This release contains adjusted financial measures, which exclude certain non-operating and/or non-cash income and expenses, that are non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to the descriptions and reconciliations to GAAP of these and other non-GAAP financial measures at the end of this release.

        Three Months Ended December 31,
        As Reported (GAAP)   Adjusted (Non-GAAP)
    In thousands, except per share amounts   2024   2023   2024   2023
    Revenue   $               883,811   $ 852,134   $               883,811   $ 852,134
    Net income   $                 83,547   $ 69,589   $                 95,415   $ 92,846
    Diluted earnings per share   $                     1.86   $ 1.53   $                     2.12   $ 2.04
    EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)   $               162,636   $ 145,493   $               165,685   $ 161,704
    Weighted-average diluted shares                       45,038     45,425                       45,038     45,425
     
        Twelve Months Ended December 31,
        As Reported (GAAP)   Adjusted (Non-GAAP)
    In thousands, except per share amounts   2024   2023   2024   2023
    Revenue   $           3,388,514   $ 3,151,796   $           3,388,514   $ 3,151,796
    Net income   $               258,815   $ 219,301   $               302,680   $ 276,874
    Diluted earnings per share   $                     5.73   $ 4.80   $                     6.70   $ 6.06
    EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)   $               551,008   $ 493,784   $               558,437   $ 511,732
    Weighted-average diluted shares                       45,168     45,693                       45,168     45,693
     

    Consolidated Operating Highlights

    • Gross revenues totaled a record $3.4 billion in 2024, an increase of 8% on both a GAAP and constant currency basis compared to last year. Revenues totaled $884 million in the fourth quarter, an increase of 4% on a GAAP basis and 7% on a constant currency basis compared to the prior-year quarter.
    • Diluted earnings per share for 2024 increased 19% over last year on a GAAP basis while adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 11% compared to the prior year. For the fourth quarter, diluted earnings per share increased 22% over the prior-year quarter on a GAAP basis while adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 4% compared to the prior-year quarter. These results were even more impressive in light of lower foreign currency exchange rates, which reduced 2024 earnings per share by approximately $0.06 for the fourth quarter and $0.04 for the full year compared to the prior-year periods.
    • Record net income for 2024 totaled $259 million on a GAAP basis while adjusted net income was a record $303 million, which represented increases of 18% and 9%, respectively, over the prior year.
    • Adjusted EBITDA for the full year was $558 million, an increase of $47 million, or 9%, compared to the prior year.

    Store Base and Platform Growth

    • Pawn Stores – 16 pawn locations were added in Mexico during the fourth quarter, consisting of ten acquired stores and six de novo stores. For the full year, a total of 99 pawn locations were added, including 29 stores in the U.S. and 70 stores in Latin America.

      As of December 31, 2024, the Company had 3,026 locations, comprised of 1,200 U.S. locations and 1,826 locations in Latin America.

    • Retail POS Payment Solutions (AFF) Merchant Partnerships – As of December 31, 2024, there were approximately 13,600 active retail and e-commerce merchant partner locations, representing a 17% increase in the number of active merchant locations compared to a year ago. Excluding certain furniture locations closed due to bankruptcies, the number of active doors increased over 25%.

    U.S. Pawn Segment Operating Results

    • Fourth quarter 2024 segment pre-tax operating income was $112 million, an increase of $13 million, or 14%, compared to the prior-year quarter. The resulting segment pre-tax operating margin remained strong at 26% for the quarter.
    • Full year 2024 segment pre-tax operating income was $397 million, an increase of $61 million, or 18%, compared to the prior year. The resulting segment pre-tax operating margin was 25% for the full year, which equaled the prior year.
    • Pawn receivables grew significantly over the course of the fourth quarter, totaling almost $400 million by year end and increasing 15% compared to the prior year. The increase in total pawn receivables was driven by a 5% increase in the year-to-date weighted-average store count coupled with an impressive 12% same-store increase. On a two-year stacked basis, same-store pawn receivables were up 26%.
    • Pawn loan fees increased 11% for the fourth quarter and 16% for the full year, while on a same-store basis, pawn loan fee revenue increased 9% and 11% compared to both of the respective prior-year periods.
    • Retail merchandise sales increased 10% in the fourth quarter and 13% for the full year compared to the respective prior-year periods. Same-store retail sales increased 6% for both the quarter and full year compared to the respective prior-year periods, as the Company saw continued retail demand from value-conscious consumers.
    • Retail sales margins improved to a robust 43% in the fourth quarter compared to 42% in the prior-year quarter. Full year retail margins were 42% in 2024 compared to 43% in 2023.
    • Annualized inventory turnover was consistent at 2.8 times for both 2024 and 2023. Inventories aged greater than one year at December 31, 2024 remained extremely low at 1% of total inventories.
    • Operating expenses for the fourth quarter and full year increased 10% and 12%, respectively, as compared to the prior-year periods, primarily due to store additions and increased labor and variable compensation expenses. On a same-store basis, expenses increased 7% for the quarter and 5% for the full year compared to the respective prior-year periods. 

    Latin America Pawn Segment Operating Results

    Note: Certain growth rates below are calculated on a constant currency basis, a non-GAAP financial measure defined at the end of this release. The average Mexican peso to U.S. dollar exchange rate for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 20.1 pesos / dollar, an unfavorable change of 14% versus the comparable prior-year period, and for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2024 was 18.3 pesos / dollar, an unfavorable change of 3% versus the prior-year period.

    • While fourth quarter segment pre-tax operating income decreased 4% on a U.S. dollar basis compared to last year, it increased 7% on a constant currency basis. The resulting segment pre-tax operating margin was 20% for both the fourth quarter of 2024 and 2023.
    • For the full year of 2024, segment pre-tax operating income decreased 4% on a U.S. dollar basis compared to the prior year and decreased 2% on a constant currency basis. The resulting segment pre-tax operating margin was 19%, equaling the prior year.
    • While pawn receivables at December 31, 2024 decreased 5% on a U.S. dollar basis, they increased 13% on a constant currency basis compared to the prior year. On a same-store basis, pawn receivables decreased 6% on a U.S. dollar basis but increased 12% on a constant currency basis compared to the prior year.
    • While total and same-store pawn loan fees in the fourth quarter decreased 3% in U.S. dollars, they increased 10% on a constant currency basis compared to the prior-year quarter. For the full year, both total and same-store pawn loan fees increased 4%, or 7% on a constant currency basis, compared to the prior year.
    • Although retail merchandise sales in the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased 5% compared to the prior-year quarter, they increased 7% on a constant currency basis. Same-store retail merchandise sales in the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased 6% on a U.S. dollar basis while increasing 7% on a constant currency basis compared to the prior-year quarter. For the full year, retail merchandise sales increased 2%, or 4% on a constant currency basis, compared to the prior year, while same-store retail merchandise sales increased 1%, or 4% on a constant currency basis, compared to the prior year.
    • Retail margins were 34% for the fourth quarter of 2024 and 35% for the full year, both similar to prior-period results. Annualized inventory turnover was 4.2 times in 2024 versus 4.4 times in 2023, while inventories aged greater than one year at December 31, 2024 remained extremely low at 1%.
    • Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased 5% in total but increased 7% on a constant currency basis compared to the prior-year quarter while full year operating expenses increased 7%, or 9% on a constant currency basis compared to last year. The increase in constant currency expenses from all stores reflected increased store counts and higher labor costs (due primarily to further increases in the federal minimum wage and other mandated benefit programs), along with other inflationary impacts.

    American First Finance (AFF) – Retail POS Payment Solutions Segment Operating Results

    • Fourth quarter segment pre-tax operating income totaled $39 million, a decrease of 10% compared to the prior-year quarter. The anticipated decline in earnings was reflective of lower net revenue from its furniture vertical, partially offset by strong growth in non-furniture net revenues.
    • For the full year, segment pre-tax operating income remained strong at $129 million, a nominal decrease of 3% over the prior year.
    • Segment revenues for the quarter, comprised of lease-to-own (“LTO”) fees and interest and fees on finance receivables, decreased 1% compared to the prior-year quarter. Revenues for the full year increased 3% compared to the prior year.
    • Gross transaction volume of lease and loan originations during the fourth quarter increased $12 million, or 4%, compared to last year, driven primarily by the 17% increase in active merchant door counts and continued growth in non-furniture verticals. Excluding furniture, fourth quarter origination volume increased approximately 36%. For the full year, overall gross transaction volume increased 5% over the prior year and was up 27%, excluding furniture.
    • Combined gross leased merchandise and finance receivables outstanding at December 31, 2024 decreased 1% compared to the December 31, 2023 balances.
    • The combined lease and loan loss provision as a percentage of the total gross transaction volume originated was 29% for both 2024 and 2023. The resulting allowance on combined leased merchandise and finance receivables at December 31, 2024 was 42% compared to 40% in the prior year.
    • The average monthly net charge-off (“NCO”) rate for combined leased merchandise and finance receivable products for the full year 2024 was 5.3% compared to the prior-year rate of 5.0%, and was in line with the Company’s targeted range for NCO’s.

    Cash Flow and Liquidity

    • Each of the Company’s three business segments generated significant operating cash flows in 2024. Consolidated operating cash flows for the full year grew 30% and totaled $540 million compared to $416 million in 2023.
    • Adjusted free cash flows (a non-GAAP measure) increased 24% to $262 million in 2024, compared to $212 million in the prior year.
    • The operating cash flows helped fund significant growth in earning assets and continued investments in the pawn store platform with a nominal increase in net debt.  Key investments made in 2024 included:
      • Pawn earning assets (pawn receivables and inventories) increased $69 million.
      • A total of 38 pawn stores were acquired for a combined cash purchase price of $76 million. 
      • 61 new, or de novo, pawn stores were added for a total investment of $19 million in fixed assets and working capital.
      • Real estate purchases totaling $86 million as the Company purchased the underlying real estate at 58 of its existing pawn stores, bringing the number of Company-owned properties to 400 locations.
    • Net debt at December 31, 2024 was $1.6 billion, a modest 5% increase over the prior year. Over $1.5 billion of the Company’s long-term financing remains fixed rate debt with favorable interest rates ranging from 4.625% to 6.875% and maturity dates that do not begin until 2028 and continue into 2032.
    • The Company’s net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio was 2.8x at December 31, 2024.

    Shareholder Returns

    • The Board of Directors declared a $0.38 per share first quarter cash dividend, which will be paid on February 28, 2025 to stockholders of record as of February 14, 2025. This represents an annualized dividend of $1.52 per share. Any future dividends are subject to approval by the Company’s Board of Directors.
    • During 2024, FirstCash repurchased $85 million of its common stock. The Company has $115 million available under the $200 million share repurchase program authorized in July 2023. Future share repurchases are subject to expected liquidity, acquisitions and other investment opportunities, debt covenant restrictions, market conditions and other relevant factors.
    • Combined shareholder payouts in the form of cash dividends and stock repurchases were over $150 million in 2024 and have totaled almost $800 million over the last five years.
    • The Company generated a 13% return on equity and a 6% return on assets in 2024. Using adjusted net income for 2024, the adjusted return on equity was 15% while the adjusted return on assets was 7%.

    2025 Outlook

    The Company’s outlook for 2025 is highly positive given the continued growth in pawn receivables and expectations for further pawn store additions and AFF merchant partner growth. Anticipated conditions and trends for 2025 include the following:

    Pawn Operations:

    • Pawn operations will continue to be the primary earnings driver, as the Company expects the contribution from the combined U.S. and Latin America pawn segments to be approximately 85% of total segment level pre-tax income for 2025.
    • The Company expects further growth in the pawn store base in 2025 through a combination of new store openings and potential acquisitions. Over the last five years, the Company has added an average of 115 new and acquired stores per year. The guidance presented below does not assume any material acquisition activity.

    U.S. Pawn

    • U.S. Pawn is anticipated to contribute approximately 65% of total segment level pre-tax income for 2025.
    • Same-store pawn loans began 2025 up 12% compared to a year ago, with January balances to date up similarly. Given the strength of the 2024 same-store results, growth rates are expected to moderate slightly over the course of the year, but still result in strong pawn fee growth that is expected to be in a range of 8% to 11% for the full year. 
    • Similar retail sales growth is projected for 2025, with retail margins expected to be in a normalized range targeted at approximately 42%.
    • Given the strong revenue momentum coupled with modest expense growth, the Company anticipates solid double-digit segment earnings growth in 2025 from this, its largest segment.

    Latin America Pawn

    • LatAm Pawn is anticipated to contribute approximately 20% of total segment level pre-tax income for 2025.
    • U.S. dollar-reported results for Latin America in 2025 are expected to be impacted by the lower exchange rate for the Mexican peso, which has most recently been in a range 20 to 21 pesos per U.S. dollar compared to the average exchange rate of 18.3 to 1 in 2024.
    • Same-store pawn receivables began 2025 down 6% on a U.S. dollar basis but up 12% on a constant currency basis. Full year pawn fee growth is expected to remain in a range of 8% to 11% on a local currency basis while it is projected to be down in a range of 2% to 5% on a U.S. dollar basis, given the current exchange rate.
    • Retail sales in Latin America are also expected to track similarly to pawn fees in 2025 with consistent retail margins.
    • While operating expenses are expected to increase by 6% to 9% in Latin America on a local currency basis (given the enacted 10% increase in the Mexico minimum wage for 2025), expenses are anticipated to decline in a range of 3% to 6% on a U.S. dollar basis, which should dampen the overall currency impact on dollar-denominated segment earnings.

    Retail POS Payment Solutions (AFF) Operations:

    • AFF is anticipated to contribute approximately 15% of total segment level pre-tax income for 2025.
    • As a result of recent merchant partner bankruptcies in the furniture sector (Conn’s HomePlus and American Freight), the Company anticipates first half 2025 origination volume being down to the prior year, given lower expected furniture originations, which are more seasonally weighted to the income tax refund season. Despite this headwind, full year origination volume for 2025 is expected to increase in a low single digit range compared to 2024, given continued growth in door counts and originations from new and other existing merchants. Excluding originations from Conn’s HomePlus and American Freight, origination volumes are expected to increase in a range of 20% to 25% over 2024.
    • While full year 2025 net revenues are forecast to decline in a range of 10% to 15% compared to the prior year due to lower LTO balances and first half originations, reduced operating expenses related to the changes in product mix and other expense reduction initiatives are expected to offset much of the decrease in net revenue. Resulting full year segment pre-tax income is expected to be flat to down only slightly compared to the prior year.

    Tax Rates and Currency:

    • The full year 2025 effective income tax rate under current tax codes in the U.S. and Latin America is expected to range from 24% to 25%.
    • Each full point change in the exchange rate of the Mexican peso is projected to have an annual earnings impact of approximately $0.10 per share.

    Additional Commentary and Analysis

    Mr. Wessel further commented on FirstCash’s 2024 operating results and the outlook for 2025, “Our core pawn segments continue to see exceptional growth in pawn receivables, pawn fees and retail sales. Strong sequential acceleration in same-store pawn receivable growth rates during the fourth quarter resulted in end of year increases in pawn receivables of 15% in the U.S. and 13% (constant currency basis) in Latin America compared to last year. We believe this growth continues to be driven by inflationary impacts and credit tightening for consumers with small, immediate cash needs. Furthermore, we saw excellent retail sales results in the fourth quarter, with same-store sales up 6% in the U.S. and 7% in LatAm (constant currency) compared to the prior-year quarter while maintaining strong gross margins, which we attribute to our deep value retail pricing, attractive interest-free layaway programs and excellent customer service.

    “Our industry-leading pawn operations were further expanded in 2024 as we added almost 100 locations through new store openings across all markets, coupled with strategic acquisitions in the U.S. and Mexico. Over the last five years, we have opened or acquired more than 550 pawn locations and we began 2025 with a strong pipeline of new store openings already in process. While most of our new store openings will continue to be in Latin America, we currently have three store openings slated for growth markets in the U.S. Additionally, we continue to see accretive acquisition opportunities in multiple markets which can be funded from available cash and credit facilities.

    “While a smaller component of FirstCash’s consolidated operations, AFF posted solid results in 2024 by contributing almost $130 million in segment earnings and generating meaningful cash flow. Although this was a difficult year in the retail furniture industry, given weak sales volumes and store closings at several retailers of size, AFF posted overall origination growth in 2024, driven by successful expansion in other vertical categories and its strong field sales channel.

    “We began 2025 in a strong position to again deliver meaningful earnings growth with the current momentum in our core pawn business in both the U.S. and Latin America and opportunities for additional growth through pawnshop acquisitions and de novo store openings. AFF’s prospects remain positive as well, as it continues to grow and diversify its merchant base. On a consolidated basis, our strong cash flows and balance sheet position us well to support this growth, and combined with ongoing cash dividends and potential share repurchases, are expected to drive further shareholder returns,” concluded Mr. Wessel.

    About FirstCash

    FirstCash is the leading international operator of pawn stores focused on serving cash and credit-constrained consumers. FirstCash’s more than 3,000 pawn stores in the U.S. and Latin America buy and sell a wide variety of jewelry, electronics, tools, appliances, sporting goods, musical instruments and other merchandise, and make small non-recourse pawn loans secured by pledged personal property. FirstCash’s pawn segments in the U.S. and Latin America currently account for approximately 80% of segment earnings, with the remainder provided by its wholly owned subsidiary, AFF, which provides lease-to-own and retail finance payment solutions for consumer goods and services.

    FirstCash is a component company in both the Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400 Index® and the Russell 2000 Index®. FirstCash’s common stock (ticker symbol “FCFS”) is traded on the Nasdaq, the creator of the world’s first electronic stock market. For additional information regarding FirstCash and the services it provides, visit FirstCash’s websites located at http://www.firstcash.com and http://www.americanfirstfinance.com.

    Forward-Looking Information     

    This release contains forward-looking statements about the business, financial condition, outlook and prospects of FirstCash Holdings, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (together, the “Company”), including the Company’s outlook for 2025. Forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “outlook,” “believes,” “projects,” “expects,” “may,” “estimates,” “should,” “plans,” “targets,” “intends,” “could,” “would,” “anticipates,” “potential,” “confident,” “optimistic,” or the negative thereof, or other variations thereon, or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, objectives, estimates, guidance, expectations, outlook and future plans. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by the fact that these statements do not relate strictly to historical or current matters. Rather, forward-looking statements relate to anticipated or expected events, activities, trends or results. Because forward-looking statements relate to matters that have not yet occurred, these statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties.

    While the Company believes the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurances such expectations will prove to be accurate. Security holders are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Certain factors may cause results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements made in this release. Such factors and risks may include, without limitation, risks related to the extensive regulatory environment in which the Company operates; risks associated with the legal and regulatory proceedings that the Company is a party to or may become a party to in the future, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”) lawsuit filed against the Company; risks related to the Company’s acquisitions, including the failure of the Company’s acquisitions to deliver the estimated value and benefits expected by the Company and the ability of the Company to continue to identify and consummate acquisitions on favorable terms, if at all; potential changes in consumer behavior and shopping patterns which could impact demand for the Company’s pawn loan, retail, lease-to-own (“LTO”) and retail finance products, labor shortages and increased labor costs; a deterioration in the economic conditions in the United States and Latin America, including as a result of inflation, elevated interest rates and higher gas prices, which potentially could have an impact on discretionary consumer spending and demand for the Company’s products; currency fluctuations, primarily involving the Mexican peso; competition the Company faces from other retailers and providers of retail payment solutions; the ability of the Company to successfully execute on its business strategies; contraction in sales activity at merchant partners of the Company’s retail POS payment solutions business; impact of store closures, financial difficulties or even bankruptcies at the merchant partners of the Company’s retail POS payment solutions business; the ability of the Company’s retail POS payment solutions business to continue to grow its base of merchant partners, including those outside of the furniture vertical; and other risks discussed and described in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the risks described in Part 1, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” thereof, and other reports filed with the SEC. Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond the ability of the Company to control, nor can the Company predict, in many cases, all of the risks and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of the date of this release, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to report any updates or revisions to any such statement to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.

    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (unaudited, in thousands)
     
        Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
        December 31,   December 31,
        2024   2023   2024   2023
    Revenue:                
    Retail merchandise sales   $      413,671     $ 397,412     $ 1,507,096     $ 1,381,272  
    Pawn loan fees            189,984       178,238              737,126       658,536  
    Leased merchandise income            177,440       190,057              766,241       752,682  
    Interest and fees on finance receivables              70,507       59,571              245,891       233,818  
    Wholesale scrap jewelry sales              32,209       26,856              132,160       125,488  
    Total revenue            883,811       852,134           3,388,514       3,151,796  
                     
    Cost of revenue:                
    Cost of retail merchandise sold            249,831       241,402              909,685       832,393  
    Depreciation of leased merchandise              97,937       103,631              433,306       411,455  
    Provision for lease losses              33,561       34,184              163,395       175,858  
    Provision for loan losses              41,736       32,459              143,827       123,030  
    Cost of wholesale scrap jewelry sold              27,058       22,809              108,769       101,821  
    Total cost of revenue            450,123       434,485           1,758,982       1,644,557  
                     
    Net revenue            433,688       417,649           1,629,532       1,507,239  
                     
    Expenses and other income:                
    Operating expenses            226,547       216,783              900,978       832,149  
    Administrative expenses              43,636       51,887              173,199       176,315  
    Depreciation and amortization              26,434       27,635              104,941       109,161  
    Interest expense              27,197       26,586              105,226       93,243  
    Interest income                  (528 )     (216 )              (1,935 )     (1,469 )
    Loss (gain) on foreign exchange                    508       376                  2,641       (1,529 )
    Merger and acquisition expenses                      42       4,252                  2,228       7,922  
    Other expenses (income), net                    319       (1,142 )                  (522 )     (1,402 )
    Total expenses and other income            324,155       326,161           1,286,756       1,214,390  
                     
    Income before income taxes            109,533       91,488              342,776       292,849  
                     
    Provision for income taxes              25,986       21,899                83,961       73,548  
                     
    Net income   $        83,547     $ 69,589     $      258,815     $ 219,301  
     
    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (unaudited, in thousands)
     
        December 31,
        2024   2023
    ASSETS        
    Cash and cash equivalents   $            175,095     $ 127,018  
    Accounts receivable, net                     73,325       71,922  
    Pawn loans                   517,867       471,846  
    Finance receivables, net                   147,501       113,901  
    Inventories                   334,580       312,089  
    Leased merchandise, net                   128,437       171,191  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets                     26,943       38,634  
    Total current assets               1,403,748       1,306,601  
             
    Property and equipment, net                   717,916       632,724  
    Operating lease right of use asset                   324,646       328,458  
    Goodwill               1,787,172       1,727,652  
    Intangible assets, net                   228,858       277,724  
    Other assets                       9,934       10,242  
    Deferred tax assets, net                       4,712       6,514  
    Total assets   $         4,476,986     $ 4,289,915  
             
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   $            171,540     $ 163,050  
    Customer deposits and prepayments                     72,703       70,580  
    Lease liability, current                     95,161       101,962  
    Total current liabilities                   339,404       335,592  
             
    Revolving unsecured credit facilities                   198,000       568,000  
    Senior unsecured notes               1,531,346       1,037,647  
    Deferred tax liabilities, net                   128,574       136,773  
    Lease liability, non-current                   225,498       215,485  
    Total liabilities               2,422,822       2,293,497  
             
    Stockholders’ equity:        
    Common stock                          575       573  
    Additional paid-in capital               1,767,569       1,741,046  
    Retained earnings               1,411,083       1,218,029  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss                 (129,596 )     (43,037 )
    Common stock held in treasury, at cost                 (995,467 )     (920,193 )
    Total stockholders’ equity               2,054,164       1,996,418  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $         4,476,986     $ 4,289,915  
     
    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    U.S. PAWN SEGMENT RESULTS
    (UNAUDITED)
     
    U.S. Pawn Operating Results and Margins (dollars in thousands)
     
        Three Months Ended        
        December 31,    
        2024   2023   Increase
    Revenue:                    
    Retail merchandise sales   $             267,251     $ 243,697       10 %  
    Pawn loan fees                 133,563       120,083       11 %  
    Wholesale scrap jewelry sales                   23,201       17,463       33 %  
    Total revenue                 424,015       381,243       11 %  
                         
    Cost of revenue:                    
    Cost of retail merchandise sold                 153,641       141,406       9 %  
    Cost of wholesale scrap jewelry sold                   19,755       14,941       32 %  
    Total cost of revenue                 173,396       156,347       11 %  
                         
    Net revenue                 250,619       224,896       11 %  
                         
    Segment expenses:                    
    Operating expenses                 131,439       119,627       10 %  
    Depreciation and amortization                     7,371       6,799       8 %  
    Total segment expenses                 138,810       126,426       10 %  
                         
    Segment pre-tax operating income   $             111,809     $ 98,470       14 %  
                         
    Operating metrics:                    
    Retail merchandise sales margin   43 %   42 %        
    Net revenue margin   59 %   59 %        
    Segment pre-tax operating margin   26 %   26 %        
     
    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    U.S. PAWN SEGMENT RESULTS (CONTINUED)
    (UNAUDITED)
     
        Twelve Months Ended        
        December 31,    
        2024   2023   Increase
    Revenue:                    
    Retail merchandise sales   $             969,371     $ 854,190       13 %  
    Pawn loan fees                 505,262       435,762       16 %  
    Wholesale scrap jewelry sales                   93,923       78,571       20 %  
    Total revenue             1,568,556       1,368,523       15 %  
                         
    Cost of revenue:                    
    Cost of retail merchandise sold                 560,970       490,544       14 %  
    Cost of wholesale scrap jewelry sold                   77,683       64,545       20 %  
    Total cost of revenue                 638,653       555,089       15 %  
                         
    Net revenue                 929,903       813,434       14 %  
                         
    Segment expenses:                    
    Operating expenses                 503,630       451,543       12 %  
    Depreciation and amortization                   28,980       25,585       13 %  
    Total segment expenses                 532,610       477,128       12 %  
                         
    Segment pre-tax operating income   $             397,293     $ 336,306       18 %  
                         
    Operating metrics:                    
    Retail merchandise sales margin   42 %   43 %        
    Net revenue margin   59 %   59 %        
    Segment pre-tax operating margin   25 %   25 %        
     
    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    U.S. PAWN SEGMENT RESULTS (CONTINUED)
    (UNAUDITED)
     
    U.S. Pawn Earning Assets and Portfolio Metrics (dollars in thousands, except as otherwise noted)
     
        As of December 31,    
        2024   2023   Increase
    Earning assets:                    
    Pawn loans   $      396,667     $ 344,152       15 %  
    Inventories          245,492       221,843       11 %  
        $      642,159     $ 565,995       13 %  
                         
    Average outstanding pawn loan amount (in ones)   $              283     $ 258       10 %  
                         
    Composition of pawn collateral:                    
    General merchandise   28 %   30 %        
    Jewelry   72 %   70 %        
        100 %   100 %        
                         
    Composition of inventories:                    
    General merchandise   41 %   43 %        
    Jewelry   59 %   57 %        
        100 %   100 %        
                         
    Percentage of inventory aged greater than one year   1 %   1 %        
                         
    Inventory turnover (trailing twelve months cost of merchandise sales divided by average inventories)   2.8 times   2.8 times        
     

    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    LATIN AMERICA PAWN SEGMENT RESULTS
    (UNAUDITED)

    Latin America Pawn Segment Results

    Constant currency results are non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude the effects of foreign currency translation and are calculated by translating current-year results at prior-year average exchange rates. See the “Constant Currency Results” section below for additional discussion of constant currency operating results.

    Latin America Pawn Operating Results and Margins (dollars in thousands)

                            Constant Currency Basis
                            Three Months        
                      Ended        
        Three Months Ended           December 31,   Increase /
        December 31,       2024   (Decrease)
        2024   2023   (Decrease)   (Non-GAAP)   (Non-GAAP)
    Revenue:                                
    Retail merchandise sales   $        147,412     $ 155,310       (5) %   $            166,927       7 %  
    Pawn loan fees              56,421       58,155       (3) %                     63,893       10 %  
    Wholesale scrap jewelry sales                9,008       9,393       (4) %                       9,008       (4) %  
    Total revenue            212,841       222,858       (4) %                   239,828       8 %  
                                     
    Cost of revenue:                                
    Cost of retail merchandise sold              96,718       100,870       (4) %                   109,445       9 %  
    Cost of wholesale scrap jewelry sold                7,303       7,868       (7) %                       8,278       5 %  
    Total cost of revenue            104,021       108,738       (4) %                   117,723       8 %  
                                     
    Net revenue            108,820       114,120       (5) %                   122,105       7 %  
                                     
    Segment expenses:                                
    Operating expenses              60,918       63,976       (5) %                     68,628       7 %  
    Depreciation and amortization                5,170       5,466       (5) %                       5,754       5 %  
    Total segment expenses              66,088       69,442       (5) %                     74,382       7 %  
                                     
    Segment pre-tax operating income   $          42,732     $ 44,678       (4) %   $              47,723       7 %  
                                     
    Operating metrics:                                
    Retail merchandise sales margin   34 %   35 %         34 %        
    Net revenue margin   51 %   51 %         51 %        
    Segment pre-tax operating margin   20 %   20 %         20 %        
     
    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    LATIN AMERICA PAWN SEGMENT RESULTS (CONTINUED)
    (UNAUDITED)
     
                          Constant Currency Basis
                    Twelve Months    
                    Ended    
        Twelve Months Ended         December 31,   Increase /
        December 31,   Increase / 2024   (Decrease)
        2024   2023   (Decrease) (Non-GAAP)   (Non-GAAP)
    Revenue:                              
    Retail merchandise sales   $        541,787     $ 533,612       2 %   $              556,686       4 %  
    Pawn loan fees            231,864       222,774       4 %                     238,305       7 %  
    Wholesale scrap jewelry sales              38,237       46,917       (19) %                       38,237       (19) %  
    Total revenue            811,888       803,303       1 %                     833,228       4 %  
                                   
    Cost of revenue:                              
    Cost of retail merchandise sold            350,906       345,309       2 %                     360,452       4 %  
    Cost of wholesale scrap jewelry sold              31,086       37,276       (17) %                       31,977       (14) %  
    Total cost of revenue            381,992       382,585       — %                     392,429       3 %  
                                   
    Net revenue            429,896       420,718       2 %                     440,799       5 %  
                                   
    Segment expenses:                              
    Operating expenses            259,307       243,146       7 %                     266,102       9 %  
    Depreciation and amortization              20,369       21,350       (5) %                       20,855       (2) %  
    Total segment expenses            279,676       264,496       6 %                     286,957       8 %  
                                   
    Segment pre-tax operating income   $        150,220     $ 156,222       (4) %   $              153,842       (2) %  
                                   
    Operating metrics:                              
    Retail merchandise sales margin   35 %   35 %         35 %        
    Net revenue margin   53 %   52 %         53 %        
    Segment pre-tax operating margin   19 %   19 %         18 %        
     
    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    LATIN AMERICA PAWN SEGMENT RESULTS (CONTINUED)
    (UNAUDITED)
     
    Latin America Pawn Earning Assets and Portfolio Metrics (dollars in thousands, except as otherwise noted)
     
                            Constant Currency Basis
                            As of        
                            December 31,    
        As of December 31,       2024   Increase
        2024   2023   (Decrease)   (Non-GAAP)   (Non-GAAP)
    Earning assets:                                
    Pawn loans   $       121,200     $ 127,694       (5) %   $           143,805     13 %  
    Inventories             89,088       90,246       (1) %                 105,686     17 %  
        $       210,288     $ 217,940       (4) %   $           249,491     14 %  
                                     
    Average outstanding pawn loan amount  (in ones)   $                 87     $ 95       (8) %   $                   103     8 %  
                                     
    Composition of pawn collateral:                                
    General merchandise   58 %   63 %                    
    Jewelry   42 %   37 %                    
        100 %   100 %                    
                                     
    Composition of inventories:                                
    General merchandise   65 %   67 %                    
    Jewelry   35 %   33 %                    
        100 %   100 %                    
                                     
    Percentage of inventory aged greater than one year   1 %   1 %                    
                                     
    Inventory turnover (trailing twelve months cost of merchandise sales divided by average inventories)   4.2 times   4.4 times                    
     
    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    RETAIL POS PAYMENT SOLUTIONS SEGMENT RESULTS
    (UNAUDITED)
     
    Retail POS Payment Solutions Operating Results (dollars in thousands)
     
        Three Months Ended        
        December 31,   Increase /
        2024   2023   (Decrease)
    Revenue:                
    Leased merchandise income   $               177,440   $ 190,057     (7) %  
    Interest and fees on finance receivables                       70,507     59,571     18 %  
    Total revenue                     247,947     249,628     (1) %  
                     
    Cost of revenue:                
    Depreciation of leased merchandise                       98,266     104,114     (6) %  
    Provision for lease losses                       33,665     35,564     (5) %  
    Provision for loan losses                       41,736     32,459     29 %  
    Total cost of revenue                     173,667     172,137     1 %  
                     
    Net revenue                       74,280     77,491     (4) %  
                     
    Segment expenses:                
    Operating expenses                       34,190     33,180     3 %  
    Depreciation and amortization                             705     772     (9) %  
    Total segment expenses                       34,895     33,952     3 %  
                     
    Segment pre-tax operating income   $                 39,385   $ 43,539     (10) %  
     
    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    RETAIL POS PAYMENT SOLUTIONS SEGMENT RESULTS (CONTINUED)
    (UNAUDITED)
     
        Twelve Months Ended        
        December 31,   Increase /
        2024   2023   (Decrease)
    Revenue:                
    Leased merchandise income   $               766,241   $ 752,682     2 %  
    Interest and fees on finance receivables                     245,891     233,818     5 %  
    Total revenue                  1,012,132     986,500     3 %  
                     
    Cost of revenue:                
    Depreciation of leased merchandise                     434,915     413,546     5 %  
    Provision for lease losses                     163,937     177,418     (8) %  
    Provision for loan losses                     143,827     123,030     17 %  
    Total cost of revenue                     742,679     713,994     4 %  
                     
    Net revenue                     269,453     272,506     (1) %  
                     
    Segment expenses:                
    Operating expenses                     138,041     137,460     — %  
    Depreciation and amortization                         2,783     3,030     (8) %  
    Total segment expenses                     140,824     140,490     — %  
                     
    Segment pre-tax operating income   $               128,629   $ 132,016     (3) %  
     
    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    RETAIL POS PAYMENT SOLUTIONS SEGMENT RESULTS (CONTINUED)
    (UNAUDITED)
     
    Retail POS Payment Solutions Gross Transaction Volumes (dollars in thousands)
     
        Three Months Ended      
        December 31, Increase /
        2024   2023   (Decrease)
    Leased merchandise   $          124,590   $ 170,278     (27) %  
    Finance receivables                 159,898     102,279     56 %  
    Total gross transaction volume   $          284,488   $ 272,557     4 %  
     
        Twelve Months Ended      
        December 31, Increase /
        2024   2023   (Decrease)
    Leased merchandise   $          568,635   $ 623,069     (9) %  
    Finance receivables                 510,231     405,765     26 %  
    Total gross transaction volume   $       1,078,866   $ 1,028,834     5 %  
     

    Retail POS Payment Solutions Earning Assets (dollars in thousands)

        As of December 31,   Increase /
        2024     2023     (Decrease)
    Leased merchandise, net:                
    Leased merchandise, before allowance for lease losses   $          209,333     $ 267,458       (22) %  
    Less allowance for lease losses                 (80,661 )     (95,752 )     (16) %  
    Leased merchandise, net   $          128,672     $ 171,706       (25) %  
                     
    Finance receivables, net:                
    Finance receivables, before allowance for loan losses   $          264,506     $ 210,355       26 %  
    Less allowance for loan losses               (117,005 )     (96,454 )     21 %  
    Finance receivables, net   $          147,501     $ 113,901       29 %  
     
    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    RETAIL POS PAYMENT SOLUTIONS SEGMENT RESULTS (CONTINUED)
    (UNAUDITED)
     
    Allowance for Lease and Loan Losses and Other Portfolio Metrics (dollars in thousands)
               
        Three Months Ended      
        December 31,   Increase /
        2024   2023   (Decrease)
    Allowance for lease losses:              
    Balance at beginning of period   $                 93,823     $ 105,472     (11) %  
    Provision for lease losses                       33,665       35,564     (5) %  
    Charge-offs                     (48,607 )     (46,986 )   3 %  
    Recoveries                         1,780       1,702     5 %  
    Balance at end of period   $                 80,661     $ 95,752     (16) %  
                   
    Leased merchandise portfolio metrics:              
    Provision rate (1)   27 %   21 %      
    Average monthly net charge-off rate (2)   7.1 %   5.8 %      
    Delinquency rate (3)   24.4 %   21.7 %      
                   
    Allowance for loan losses:              
    Balance at beginning of period   $               109,197     $ 96,684     13 %  
    Provision for loan losses                       41,736       32,459     29 %  
    Charge-offs                     (35,751 )     (34,680 )   3 %  
    Recoveries                         1,823       1,991     (8) %  
    Balance at end of period   $               117,005     $ 96,454     21 %  
                   
    Finance receivables portfolio metrics:              
    Provision rate (1)   26 %   32 %      
    Average monthly net charge-off rate (2)   4.5 %   5.2 %      
    Delinquency rate (3)   20.0 %   21.8 %      
                       
    (1)        Calculated as provision for lease or loan losses as a percentage of the respective gross transaction volume originated.         
                       
    (2)        Calculated as charge-offs, net of recoveries, as a percentage of the respective average earning asset balance before allowance for lease or loan losses.         
                       
    (3)        Calculated as the percentage of the respective contractual earning asset balance owed that is 1 to 89 days past due (the Company charges off leases and finance receivables when they are 90 days or more contractually past due).         
     
    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    RETAIL POS PAYMENT SOLUTIONS SEGMENT RESULTS (CONTINUED)
    (UNAUDITED)
     
      Twelve Months Ended        
        December 31,       Increase /
        2024   2023   (Decrease)
    Allowance for lease losses:                
    Balance at beginning of period   $                 95,752     $ 79,576       20 %  
    Provision for lease losses                     163,937       177,418       (8) %  
    Charge-offs                   (186,123 )     (167,952 )     11 %  
    Recoveries                         7,095       6,710       6 %  
    Balance at end of period   $                 80,661     $ 95,752       (16) %  
                     
    Leased merchandise portfolio metrics:                
    Provision rate (1) 29 %   28 %        
    Average monthly net charge-off rate (2) 6.3 %   5.4 %        
    Delinquency rate (3) 24.4 %   21.7 %        
                     
    Allowance for loan losses:                
    Balance at beginning of period   $                 96,454     $ 84,833       14 %  
    Provision for loan losses                     143,827       123,030       17 %  
    Charge-offs                   (130,812 )     (117,961 )     11 %  
    Recoveries                         7,536       6,552       15 %  
    Balance at end of period   $               117,005     $ 96,454       21 %  
                     
    Finance receivables portfolio metrics:                
    Provision rate (1) 28 %   30 %        
    Average monthly net charge-off rate (2) 4.3 %   4.7 %        
    Delinquency rate (3) 20.0 %   21.8 %        
     
    (1)        Calculated as provision for lease or loan losses as a percentage of the respective gross transaction volume originated.
     
    (2)        Calculated as charge-offs, net of recoveries, as a percentage of the respective average earning asset balance before allowance for lease or loan losses.
     
    (3)        Calculated as the percentage of the respective contractual earning asset balance owed that is 1 to 89 days past due (the Company charges off leases and finance receivables when they are 90 days or more contractually past due).
     

    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    PAWN STORE LOCATIONS AND MERCHANT PARTNER LOCATIONS

    Pawn Operations

    As of December 31, 2024, the Company operated 3,026 pawn store locations comprised of 1,200 stores in 29 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, 1,725 stores in 32 states in Mexico, 72 stores in Guatemala, 17 stores in El Salvador and 12 stores in Colombia.

    The following tables detail pawn store count activity for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024:

        Three Months Ended December 31, 2024
        U.S.   Latin America   Total
    Total locations, beginning of period   1,201     1,824     3,025  
    New locations opened   —     6     6  
    Locations acquired   —     10     10  
    Consolidation of existing pawn locations (1)   (1 )   (14 )   (15 )
    Total locations, end of period   1,200     1,826     3,026  
                 
                 
        Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024
        U.S.   Latin America   Total
    Total locations, beginning of period   1,183     1,814     2,997  
    New locations opened   1     60     61  
    Locations acquired   28     10     38  
    Consolidation of existing pawn locations (1) (2)   (12 )   (58 )   (70 )
    Total locations, end of period   1,200     1,826     3,026  
     

    (1)        Store consolidations were primarily acquired locations which have been combined with overlapping stores and for which the Company expects to maintain a significant portion of the acquired customer base in the consolidated location.

    (2)        Includes 10 pawnshops located in Acapulco, Mexico that were severely damaged by a hurricane in the fall of 2023, which the Company elected to consolidate with other stores in this market. The Company expects to replace certain of these locations in this market over time as the city’s infrastructure recovers.

    Retail POS Payment Solutions

    As of December 31, 2024, AFF provided LTO and retail POS payment solutions for consumer goods and services through a network of approximately 13,600 active retail merchant partner locations, which is net of the closing of approximately 1,000 Conn’s HomePlus and American Freight locations due to bankruptcy during the fourth quarter of 2024. This compares to the active door count of approximately 11,600 locations at December 31, 2023. 

    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
    TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
    (UNAUDITED)

    The Company uses certain financial calculations such as adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, adjusted free cash flow, adjusted return on equity, adjusted return on assets and constant currency results as factors in the measurement and evaluation of the Company’s operating performance and period-over-period growth. The Company derives these financial calculations on the basis of methodologies other than generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), primarily by excluding from a comparable GAAP measure certain items the Company does not consider to be representative of its actual operating performance. These financial calculations are “non-GAAP financial measures” as defined under the SEC rules. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures in operating its business because management believes they are less susceptible to variances in actual operating performance that can result from the excluded items, other infrequent charges and currency fluctuations. The Company presents these financial measures to investors because management believes they are useful to investors in evaluating the primary factors that drive the Company’s core operating performance and provide greater transparency into the Company’s results of operations. However, items that are excluded and other adjustments and assumptions that are made in calculating these non-GAAP financial measures are significant components in understanding and assessing the Company’s financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures should be evaluated in conjunction with, and are not a substitute for, the Company’s GAAP financial measures. Further, because these non-GAAP financial measures are not determined in accordance with GAAP, and are thus susceptible to varying calculations, the non-GAAP financial measures, as presented, may not be comparable to other similarly-titled measures of other companies.

    While acquisitions are an important part of the Company’s overall strategy, the Company has adjusted the applicable financial calculations to exclude merger and acquisition expenses and amortization of acquired AFF intangible assets. The Company does not consider these items to be related to the organic operations of the acquired businesses or its continuing operations and are generally not relevant to assessing or estimating the long-term performance of the acquired businesses. In addition, excluding these items allows for more accurate comparisons of the financial results to prior periods. Merger and acquisition expenses include incremental costs directly associated with merger and acquisition activities, including professional fees, legal expenses, severance, retention and other employee-related costs, contract breakage costs and costs related to the consolidation of technology systems and corporate facilities, among others. 

    The Company has certain leases in Mexico which are denominated in U.S. dollars. The lease liability of these U.S. dollar-denominated leases, which is considered a monetary liability, is remeasured into Mexican pesos using current period exchange rates, resulting in the recognition of foreign currency exchange gains or losses. The Company has adjusted the applicable financial measures to exclude these remeasurement gains or losses (1) because they are non-cash, non-operating items that could create volatility in the Company’s consolidated results of operations due to the magnitude of the end of period lease liability being remeasured and (2) to improve comparability of current periods presented with prior periods.

    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
    TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (CONTINUED)
    (UNAUDITED)

    Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share

    Management believes the presentation of adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share provides investors with greater transparency and provides a more complete understanding of the Company’s financial performance and prospects for the future by excluding items that management believes are non-operating in nature and are not representative of the Company’s core operating performance. In addition, management believes the adjustments shown below are useful to investors in order to allow them to compare the Company’s financial results for the current periods presented with the prior periods presented.

    The following table provides a reconciliation between net income and diluted earnings per share calculated in accordance with GAAP to adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which are shown net of tax (in thousands, except per share amounts):

        Three Months Ended December 31,   Twelve Months Ended December 31,
        2024   2023   2024   2023   2024   2023   2024   2023
        In
    Thousands    		   In
    Thousands    		   Per
    Share    		   Per
    Share    		   In
    Thousands    		   In
    Thousands    		   Per
    Share    		   Per
    Share
    Net income and diluted earnings per share, as reported   $      83,547   $ 69,589     $      1.86   $ 1.53     $    258,815   $ 219,301     $      5.73   $ 4.80  
    Adjustments, net of tax:                                
    Merger and acquisition expenses                    31     3,271                 —     0.07                1,706     6,089              0.04     0.13  
    Non-cash foreign currency loss (gain) related to lease liability                  504     (607 )            0.01     (0.01 )              2,627     (1,778 )            0.06     (0.04 )
    AFF purchase accounting and other adjustments              9,572     21,472              0.21     0.47              38,289     54,341              0.85     1.19  
    Other expenses (income), net              1,761     (879 )            0.04     (0.02 )              1,243     (1,079 )            0.02     (0.02 )
    Adjusted net income and diluted earnings per share   $      95,415   $ 92,846     $      2.12   $ 2.04     $    302,680   $ 276,874     $      6.70   $ 6.06  
     

    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
    TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (CONTINUED)
    (UNAUDITED)

    Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) and Adjusted EBITDA

    The Company defines EBITDA as net income before income taxes, depreciation and amortization, interest expense and interest income and adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted for certain items, as listed below, that management considers to be non-operating in nature and not representative of its actual operating performance. The Company believes EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are commonly used by investors to assess a company’s financial performance, and adjusted EBITDA is used as a starting point in the calculation of the consolidated total debt ratio as defined in the Company’s senior unsecured notes. The following table provides a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA (in thousands): 

        Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
        December 31,   December 31,
        2024   2023   2024   2023
    Net income   $         83,547     $ 69,589     $       258,815     $ 219,301  
    Income taxes             25,986       21,899               83,961       73,548  
    Depreciation and amortization             26,434       27,635             104,941       109,161  
    Interest expense             27,197       26,586             105,226       93,243  
    Interest income                (528 )     (216 )             (1,935 )     (1,469 )
    EBITDA           162,636       145,493             551,008       493,784  
    Adjustments:                        
    Merger and acquisition expenses                     42       4,252                 2,228       7,922  
    Non-cash foreign currency loss (gain) related to lease liability                  720       (867 )               3,755       (2,540 )
    AFF purchase accounting and other adjustments (1)                     —       13,968                       —       13,968  
    Other expenses (income), net               2,287       (1,142 )               1,446       (1,402 )
    Adjusted EBITDA   $       165,685     $ 161,704     $       558,437     $ 511,732  
     

    (1)        For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023, amount represents other non-recurring costs included in administrative expenses related to a discontinued finance product.

    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
    TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (CONTINUED)
    (UNAUDITED)

    Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow

    For purposes of its internal liquidity assessments, the Company considers free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow. The Company defines free cash flow as cash flow from operating activities less purchases of furniture, fixtures, equipment and improvements and net fundings/repayments of pawn loan and finance receivables, which are considered to be operating in nature by the Company but are included in cash flow from investing activities. Adjusted free cash flow is defined as free cash flow adjusted for merger and acquisition expenses paid that management considers to be non-operating in nature.

    Free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow are commonly used by investors as additional measures of cash, generated by business operations, that may be used to repay scheduled debt maturities and debt service or, following payment of such debt obligations and other non-discretionary items, that may be available to invest in future growth through new business development activities or acquisitions, repurchase stock, pay cash dividends or repay debt obligations prior to their maturities. These metrics can also be used to evaluate the Company’s ability to generate cash flow from business operations and the impact that this cash flow has on the Company’s liquidity. However, free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for cash flow from operating activities or other income statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP. The following table reconciles cash flow from operating activities to free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow (in thousands):

        Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
        December 31,   December 31,
        2024   2023   2024   2023
    Cash flow from operating activities   $        198,149     $ 99,105     $        539,958     $ 416,142  
    Cash flow from investing activities:                
    Pawn loans, net (1)                 (2,276 )     24,448                 (71,999 )     (34,978 )
    Finance receivables, net               (53,128 )     (27,448 )            (139,314 )     (115,442 )
    Purchases of furniture, fixtures, equipment and improvements               (12,213 )     (13,425 )               (68,245 )     (60,148 )
    Free cash flow              130,532       82,680                260,400       205,574  
    Merger and acquisition expenses paid, net of tax benefit                        31       3,271                     1,706       6,089  
    Adjusted free cash flow   $        130,563     $ 85,951     $        262,106     $ 211,663  
     

    (1)        Includes the funding of new loans net of cash repayments and recovery of principal through the sale of inventories acquired from forfeiture of pawn collateral.

    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
    TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (CONTINUED)
    (UNAUDITED)

    Adjusted Return on Equity and Adjusted Return on Assets

    Management believes the presentation of adjusted return on equity and adjusted return on assets provides investors with greater transparency and provides a more complete understanding of the Company’s financial performance by excluding items that management believes are non-operating in nature and not representative of the Company’s core operating performance.

    Annualized adjusted return on equity and adjusted return on assets is calculated as follows (dollars in thousands):

        Twelve Months Ended
        December 31, 2024
    Adjusted net income (1)   $ 302,680  
           
    Average stockholders’ equity (average of five most recent quarter-end balances)   $ 2,014,721  
    Adjusted return on equity (trailing twelve months adjusted net income divided by average equity)   15 %
           
    Average total assets (average of five most recent quarter-end balances)   $ 4,345,922  
    Adjusted return on assets (trailing twelve months adjusted net income divided by average total assets)   7 %
     
    (1)       See detail of adjustments to net income in the “Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share” section above.
     

    Constant Currency Results

    The Company’s reporting currency is the U.S. dollar, however, certain performance metrics discussed in this release are presented on a “constant currency” basis, which is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company’s management uses constant currency results to evaluate operating results of business operations in Latin America, which are transacted in local currencies in Mexico, Guatemala and Colombia. The Company also has operations in El Salvador, where the reporting and functional currency is the U.S. dollar.

    The Company believes constant currency results provide valuable supplemental information regarding the underlying performance of its business operations in Latin America, consistent with how the Company’s management evaluates such performance and operating results. Constant currency results reported herein are calculated by translating certain balance sheet and income statement items denominated in local currencies using the exchange rate from the prior-year comparable period, as opposed to the current comparable period, in order to exclude the effects of foreign currency rate fluctuations for purposes of evaluating period-over-period comparisons. See the Latin America pawn segment tables elsewhere in this release for additional reconciliation of certain constant currency amounts to as reported GAAP amounts.

    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
    TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (CONTINUED)
    (UNAUDITED)
     
    Exchange Rates for the Mexican Peso, Guatemalan Quetzal and Colombian Peso
     
        December 31,   Favorable /
        2024   2023   (Unfavorable)
    Mexican peso / U.S. dollar exchange rate:                
    End-of-period   20.3   16.9     (20) %  
    Three months ended   20.1   17.6     (14) %  
    Twelve months ended   18.3   17.8     (3) %  
                     
    Guatemalan quetzal / U.S. dollar exchange rate:                
    End-of-period   7.7   7.8     1 %  
    Three months ended   7.7   7.8     1 %  
    Twelve months ended   7.8   7.8     — %  
                     
    Colombian peso / U.S. dollar exchange rate:                
    End-of-period   4,409   3,822     (15) %  
    Three months ended   4,348   4,070     (7) %  
    Twelve months ended   4,071   4,328     6 %  
     

    FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC.
    INTERSEGMENT TRANSACTIONS
    (UNAUDITED)

    Intersegment transactions relate to the Company offering AFF’s LTO payment solution in its U.S. pawn stores and are eliminated to arrive at consolidated totals. For the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, these intersegment amounts are as follows:

    • U.S. pawn retail merchandise sales includes $1.0 million and $1.6 million, respectively. Excluding these intersegment sales, consolidated U.S. retail merchandise sales totaled $266.3 million and $242.1 million, respectively.
    • U.S. pawn cost of retail merchandise sold includes $0.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively. Excluding these intersegment sales, consolidated U.S. cost of retail merchandise sold totaled $153.1 million and $140.5 million, respectively.
    • Retail POS payment solutions depreciation of leased merchandise includes $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively. Excluding these intersegment transactions, consolidated depreciation of leased merchandise totaled $97.9 million and $103.6 million, respectively.
    • Retail POS payment solutions provision for lease losses includes $0.1 million and $1.4 million, respectively. Excluding these intersegment transactions, consolidated provision for lease losses totaled $33.6 million and $34.2 million, respectively.

    For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, these intersegment amounts are as follows:

    • U.S. pawn retail merchandise sales includes $4.1 million and $6.5 million, respectively. Excluding these intersegment sales, consolidated U.S. retail merchandise sales totaled $965.3 million and $847.7 million, respectively.
    • U.S. pawn cost of retail merchandise sold includes $2.2 million and $3.5 million, respectively. Excluding these intersegment sales, consolidated U.S. cost of retail merchandise sold totaled $558.8 million and $487.1 million, respectively.
    • Retail POS payment solutions depreciation of leased merchandise includes $1.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively. Excluding these intersegment transactions, consolidated depreciation of leased merchandise totaled $433.3 million and $411.5 million, respectively.
    • Retail POS payment solutions provision for lease losses includes $0.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively. Excluding these intersegment transactions, consolidated provision for lease losses totaled $163.4 million and $175.9 million, respectively.

    As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, these intersegment amounts are as follows:

    • Retail POS payment solutions leased merchandise, net includes $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively. Excluding these intersegment transactions, consolidated net leased merchandise totaled $128.4 million and $171.2 million, respectively.

    For further information, please contact: 
    Gar Jackson
    Global IR Group
    Phone:    (817) 886-6998
    Email:     gar@globalirgroup.com

    Doug Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    Phone:    (817) 258-2650
    Email:     investorrelations@firstcash.com
    Website:  investors.firstcash.com

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Check Point Software Reports Fourth Quarter and 2024 Full Year Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

    Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights

    • Calculated Billings* reached $959 million, an 11 percent increase year over year
    • Remaining Performance Obligation (RPO)**: $2.5 billion, a 12 percent increase year over year
    • Total Revenues: $704 million, a 6 percent increase year over year
    • Product, License & Subscription Revenues: $463 million, a 9 percent increase year over year
    • GAAP Operating Income: $254 million, representing 36 percent of revenues
    • Non-GAAP Operating Income: $306 million, representing 44 percent of revenues
    • GAAP EPS: $2.30, a 7 percent increase year over year
    • Non-GAAP EPS: $2.70, a 5 percent increase year over year

    Full Year 2024 Highlights

    • Calculated Billings* reached $2,658 million, a 9 percent increase year over year
    • Total Revenues: $2,565 million, a 6 percent increase year over year
    • Security Subscriptions Revenues: $1,104 million, a 13 percent increase year over year
    • GAAP EPS: $7.46, a 5 percent increase year over year
    • Non-GAAP EPS: $9.16, a 9 percent increase year over year

    “We delivered exceptional fourth quarter results, a wonderful way to transition into my new Executive Chairman role. The success in the quarter was underscored by strong 8 percent revenue growth in our core Quantum Force appliance business, our industry leading Harmony E-mail solution, and expanded adoption of the Infinity platform,” said, Gil Shwed, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Check Point Software. “I would like to thank Check Point’s customers, partners, and the Global Check Point Team for their contributions to our continued success. I look forward to Check Point achieving new heights under the leadership of our new Chief Executive Officer, Nadav Zafrir,” concluded, Mr. Shwed.

    “I would like to thank Gil and the Board for the opportunity to lead such an exemplary organization. 2024 was a successful year and provides a great springboard for 2025 and beyond,” stated Nadav Zafrir, Chief Executive Officer of Check Point Software. “My first one hundred days are focused on meeting with customers and partners to understand the key challenges they face in today’s unprecedented threat environment. From my conversations so far, I have become increasingly confident that Check Point is uniquely positioned to address the cybersecurity demands of enterprises worldwide. Check Point’s future is bright, and we are focused on driving market share expansion and taking growth to the next levels,” stated Mr. Zafrir.

    “After a successful fourth quarter and 2024, we are starting 2025 with an expanded executive team to balance our corporate and Go-To-Market leadership roles, and bring even more attention to customer facing functions,” said Nadav Zafrir, CEO of Check Point Software. Among the new roles joining the executive team is that of Chief Revenue Officer. Itai Greenberg will serve in this role, driving our global top-line revenue across our platform worldwide. He brings more than two decades of experience in product management and sales roles, having most recently served as Check Point’s Chief Strategy Officer and head of the Cloud and SASE businesses. Replacing Itai in the role of Chief Strategy Officer, we welcome Roi Karo to Check Point. Roi brings more than two decades of expertise in security, AI, and big data with a focus on strategy and planning.

    In conclusion, after three successful years as Check Point’s President, Rupal Hollenbeck has chosen to conclude her tenure at the end of the first quarter and will remain available to support the smooth transition of the new executive team members. “I want to thank Rupal for her incredible work and dedication over the last three years during which the Go-To-Market organizations composition, reach, and focus was transformed all around the world. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors,” said Nadav Zafrir, CEO of Check Point Software. “We welcome Itai and Roi into their new executive team roles. I am excited about the opportunities before us, and I am more confident than ever that the best of Check Point is yet to come,” concluded, Mr. Zafrir.

    Financial Highlights Commentary

    • Cash Balances, Marketable Securities & Short-Term Deposits: $2,784 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $2,960 million as of December 31, 2023. The decrease in cash is primarily a result of $186 million net of cash consideration utilized for Cyberint Ltd. acquisition in 2024.
    • Share Repurchase Program: During the fourth quarter of 2024, the company repurchased approximately 1.7 million shares at a total cost of approximately $325 million. During full year 2024, we repurchased approximately 7.7 million shares at a total cost of approximately $1,300 million.
    • Cash Flow: Cash flow from operations was $1,059, which included $18 million of costs related to our currency hedging transactions, and acquisition-related costs were insignificant. This compares to $1,035 million in 2023, which included $39 million of costs related to our currency hedging transactions and $25 million in costs related to acquisitions.

    For information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this release, as well as a reconciliation of such non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please see “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information” and “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information.”

    Conference Call and Webcast Information
    Check Point will host a conference call with the investment community on January 30, 2025, at 8:30 AM ET/5:30 AM PT. To listen to the live webcast or replay, please visit the website www.checkpoint.com/ir.
    First Quarter 2025 Investor Conference Participation Schedule

    • Wolfe Research March Madness 1×1 Conference
      February 27, 2025, NY, NY – 1×1 meetings
    • Susquehanna Technology Conference
      February 27, 2025, NY, NY – 1×1 meetings
    • Raymond James 2025 Institutional Investor Conference
      March 3, 2025, Orlando, FL – Fireside & 1×1 meetings
    • Morgan Stanley 2025 Media, Telecommunications & Technology Conference
      March 4, 2025, SF, CA – Fireside & 1×1 meetings
    • Roth Capital Partners 37thAnnual Conference
      March 17-18, 2025, Dana Point, CA – 1×1 meetings

    Members of Check Point’s management team are expected to present at these conferences and discuss the latest company strategies and initiatives. Check Point’s conference presentations are expected to be available via webcast on the company’s web site. To hear these presentations and access the most updated information please visit the company’s web site at www.checkpoint.com/ir. The schedule is subject to change.

    Follow Check Point via:
    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/checkpointsw
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/checkpointsoftware
    Blog: http://blog.checkpoint.com
    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CPGlobal
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/check-point-software-technologies

    About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (http://www.checkpoint.com) is a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider protecting over 100,000 organizations worldwide. Check Point leverages the power of AI everywhere to enhance cyber security efficiency and accuracy through its Infinity Platform, with industry-leading catch rates enabling proactive threat anticipation and smarter, faster response times. The comprehensive platform includes cloud-delivered technologies consisting of Check Point Harmony to secure the workspace, Check Point CloudGuard to secure the cloud, Check Point Quantum to secure the network, and Check Point Infinity Core Services for collaborative security operations and services.

    Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements related to our management transitions, expectations regarding our products and solutions, and our participation in investor conferences and Check Point Experience (CPX) events and other events during the first quarter of 2025. Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results or events in the future are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those projected. These risks include our ability to continue to develop platform capabilities and solutions; customer acceptance and purchase of our existing solutions and new solutions; the market for IT security continuing to develop; competition from other products and services; appointments and departures of our executive officers; and general market, political, economic, and business conditions, including acts of terrorism or war. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 2, 2024. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Check Point as of the date hereof, and Check Point disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
    In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, Check Point uses non-GAAP measures of operating income, net income and earnings per diluted share, which are adjustments from results based on GAAP to exclude, as applicable, stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses and the related tax affects. Check Point’s management believes the non-GAAP financial information provided in this release is useful to investors’ understanding and assessment of Check Point’s ongoing core operations and prospects for the future. Historically, Check Point has also publicly presented these supplemental non-GAAP financial measures to assist the investment community to see the company “through the eyes of management,” and thereby enhance understanding of its operating performance. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this press release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included with the financial statements contained in this press release. Management uses both GAAP and non-GAAP information in evaluating and operating business internally and as such has determined that it is important to provide this information to investors.

    * Calculated Billings is a measure that we defined as total revenues recognized in accordance with GAAP plus the change in Total Deferred Revenues during the period

    ** Remaining Performance Obligation (RPO) is a measure that represents the total value of non-cancellable contracted products and/or services that are yet to be recognized as Revenue as of the period

     
    CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
     
    (Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)
           
      Three Months Ended   Year Ended
      December 31,   December 31,
      2024   2023   2024   2023
    Revenues:              
    Products and licenses $ 170.6   $ 158.3   $ 507.9   $ 497.4
    Security subscriptions   292.2     265.8     1,104.2     981.2
    Total revenues from products and security subscriptions   462.8     424.1     1,612.1     1,478.6
    Software updates and maintenance   240.9     239.4     952.9     936.1
    Total revenues   703.7     663.5     2,565.0     2,414.7
                   
    Operating expenses:              
    Cost of products and licenses   29.6     28.0     97.8     99.3
    Cost of security subscriptions   19.7     17.2     72.6     57.0
    Total cost of products and security subscriptions   49.3     45.2     170.4     156.3
    Cost of Software updates and maintenance   33.4     30.5     123.9     112.3
    Amortization of technology   7.6     5.8     25.0     14.0
    Total cost of revenues   90.3     81.5     319.3     282.6
                   
    Research and development   101.1     100.0     394.9     368.9
    Selling and marketing   232.1     200.5     862.9     747.1
    General and administrative   25.9     29.7     111.9     117.0
    Total operating expenses   449.4     411.7     1,689.0     1,515.6
                   
    Operating income   254.3     251.8     876.0     899.1
    Financial income, net   24.5     18.4     96.1     76.5
    Income before taxes on income   278.8     270.2     972.1     975.6
    Taxes on income (tax benefit)   21.3     21.0     126.4     135.3
    Net income $ 257.5   $ 249.2   $ 845.7   $ 840.3
                           
    Basic earnings per share $ 2.36   $ 2.19   $ 7.65   $ 7.19
    Number of shares used in computing basic earnings per share   109.2     114.0     110.6     116.9
                           
    Diluted earnings per share $ 2.30   $ 2.15   $ 7.46   $ 7.10
    Number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share   112.1     115.9     113.4     118.3
     
     
    CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
    SELECTED FINANCIAL METRICS
     (Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)
             
        Three Months Ended   Year Ended
        December 31,   December 31,
        2024   2023   2024   2023
                     
    Revenues   $ 703.7   $ 663.5   $ 2,565.0   $ 2,414.7
    Non-GAAP operating income     306.4     308.6     1,097.5     1,079.1
    Non-GAAP net income     303.2     298.5     1,039.1     997.1
    Diluted Non-GAAP Earnings per share   $ 2.70   $ 2.57   $ 9.16   $ 8.42
    Number of shares used in computing diluted Non-GAAP Earnings per share     112.1     115.9     113.4     118.3
                             
     
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    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
    (Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)
             
        Three Months Ended   Year Ended
        December 31,   December 31,
          2024       2023       2024       2023  
                     
    GAAP operating income   $ 254.3     $ 251.8     $ 876.0     $ 899.1  
    Stock-based compensation (1)     29.8       39.9       149.7       145.3  
    Amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses (2)     22.3       16.9       71.8       34.7  
    Non-GAAP operating income   $ 306.4     $ 308.6     $ 1,097.5     $ 1,079.1  
                     
    GAAP net income   $ 257.5     $ 249.2     $ 845.7     $ 840.3  
    Stock-based compensation (1)     29.8       39.9       149.7       145.3  
    Amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses (2)     22.3       16.9       71.8       34.7  
    Taxes on the above items (3)     (6.4 )     (7.5 )     (28.1 )     (23.2 )
                                     
    Non-GAAP net income   $ 303.2     $ 298.5     $ 1,039.1     $ 997.1  
                     
    Diluted GAAP Earnings per share   $ 2.30     $ 2.15     $ 7.46     $ 7.10  
    Stock-based compensation (1)     0.26       0.34       1.32       1.23  
    Amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses (2)     0.20       0.15       0.63       0.29  
    Taxes on the above items (3)     (0.06 )     (0.07 )     (0.25 )     (0.20 )
    Diluted Non-GAAP Earnings per share   $ 2.70     $ 2.57     $ 9.16     $ 8.42  
                     
    Number of shares used in computing diluted Non-GAAP Earnings per share     112.1       115.9       113.4       118.3  
                     
    (1) Stock-based compensation:                
    Cost of products and licenses   $ 0.1     $ 0.1     $ 0.4     $ 0.4  
    Cost of software updates and maintenance     2.0       2.4       8.2       7.3  
    Research and development     10.8       14.2       53.1       48.7  
    Selling and marketing     12.0       15.2       58.2       56.3  
    General and administrative     4.9       8.0       29.8       32.6  
          29.8       39.9       149.7       145.3  
                     
    (2) Amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses:                
    Amortization of technology-cost of revenues     7.6       5.8       25.0       14.0  
    Research and development     1.7       2.0       6.5       7.0  
    Selling and marketing     13.0       9.1       40.3       13.7  
          22.3       16.9       71.8       34.7  
    (3) Taxes on the above items     (6.4 )     (7.5 )     (28.1 )     (23.2 )
    Total, net   $ 45.7     $ 49.3     $ 193.4     $ 156.8  
     
     
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    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA
     
    (In millions)
     
    ASSETS
               
          December 31,   December 31,
          2024
    (Unaudited)    		   2023
    (Audited)
    Current assets:          
    Cash and cash equivalents     $ 506.2   $ 537.7
    Marketable securities and short-term deposits       865.7     992.3
    Trade receivables, net       728.8     657.7
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets       92.7     70.0
    Total current assets       2,193.4     2,257.7
               
    Long-term assets:          
    Marketable securities       1,411.9     1,429.7
    Property and equipment, net       80.8     80.4
    Deferred tax asset, net       63.6     81.8
    Goodwill and other intangible assets, net       1,897.1     1,748.5
    Other assets       96.6     97.4
    Total long-term assets       3,550.0     3,437.8
               
    Total assets     $ 5,743.4   $ 5,695.5
     
               
    LIABILITIES AND
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
    Current liabilities:          
    Deferred revenues     $ 1,471.3     $ 1,413.8  
    Trade payables and other accrued liabilities       472.9       502.3  
    Total current liabilities       1,944.2       1,916.1  
               
    Long-term liabilities:          
    Long-term deferred revenues       529.0       493.9  
    Income tax accrual       448.5       436.1  
    Other long-term liabilities       32.3       28.4  
            1,009.8       958.4  
               
    Total liabilities       2,954.0       2,874.5  
               
    Shareholders’ equity:          
    Share capital       0.8       0.8  
    Additional paid-in capital       3,052.8       2,732.5  
    Treasury shares at cost       (14,267.7 )     (13,041.2 )
    Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)       (10.3 )     (39.2 )
    Retained earnings       14,013.8       13,168.1  
    Total shareholders’ equity       2,789.4       2,821.0  
                       
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity     $ 5,743.4     $ 5,695.5  
    Total cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and short-term deposits     $ 2,783.8     $ 2,959.7  
     
     
    CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
    SELECTED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA
     
    (Unaudited, in millions)
     
      Three Months Ended   Year Ended
      December 31,   December 31,
        2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Cash flow from operating activities:              
    Net income $ 257.5     $ 249.2     $ 845.7     $ 840.3  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:              
    Depreciation of property and equipment   6.3       5.7       24.0       23.1  
    Amortization of intangible assets   19.2       13.5       59.6       24.3  
    Stock-based compensation   29.8       39.9       149.7       145.3  
    Realized loss on marketable securities   –       –       –       6.7  
    Increase in trade and other receivables, net   (337.1 )     (324.3 )     (78.9 )     (61.0 )
    Increase in deferred revenues, trade payables and other accrued liabilities   273.0       270.6       59.7       65.5  
    Deferred income taxes, net   0.3       (18.8 )     (1.0 )     (9.5 )
    Net cash provided by operating activities   249.0       235.8       1,058.8       1,034.7  
                   
    Cash flow from investing activities:              
    Payment in conjunction with acquisitions, net of acquired cash   –       (3.8 )     (185.8 )     (458.8 )
    Investment in property and equipment   (6.5 )     (4.7 )     (24.2 )     (18.6 )
    Net cash used in investing activities   (6.5 )     (8.5 )     (210.0 )     (477.4 )
                   
    Cash flow from financing activities:              
    Proceeds from issuance of shares upon exercise of options   9.0       16.0       258.6       133.7  
    Purchase of treasury shares   (325.0 )     (313.2 )     (1,299.9 )     (1,287.6 )
    Payments related to shares withheld for taxes   (1.5 )     (1.2 )     (18.6 )     (11.0 )
    Net cash used in financing activities   (317.5 )     (298.4 )     (1,059.9 )     (1,164.9 )
                   
    Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net   (14.0 )     42.1       35.2       64.1  
                   
    Decrease in cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and short-term deposits   (89.0 )     (29.0 )     (175.9 )     (543.5 )
                   
    Cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and short-term deposits at the beginning of the period   2,872.8       2,988.7       2,959.7       3,503.2  
                   
    Cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and short-term deposits at the end of the period $ 2,783.8     $ 2,959.7     $ 2,783.8     $ 2,959.7  
     
       
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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Setting New Zealand’s second international climate target

    Source: New Zealand Government

    The Government has today announced New Zealand’s second international climate target under the Paris Agreement, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. 

    New Zealand will reduce emissions by 51 to 55 per cent compared to 2005 levels, by 2035.

    “We have worked hard to set a target that is both ambitious and achievable, reinforcing our commitment to the Paris Agreement and global climate action,” Mr Watts says.

    “Meeting this target will mean we are doing our fair share towards reducing the impact of climate change, while enabling New Zealand to be stronger and thrive in the face of a changing climate.

    “This target also brings our international and domestic climate change commitments into line, so we can focus our efforts on the actions that will make the biggest difference towards reaching our net zero 2050 target.”
    “We are already laying the foundation for meaningful emissions reductions, with the potential to meet our net zero target as early as 2044. Our climate strategy focuses on strengthening New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme, supporting innovative technologies to reduce agricultural emissions, and accelerating the transition to a cleaner, electrified economy – ensuring we meet our climate targets while driving economic growth.”

    “This will mean greater innovation originating here in New Zealand to advance low-emission technologies that grow our economy. It will also mean industries are powered by abundant and affordable clean energy, attracting investment and boosting productivity across the country.”

    The Paris Agreement is the global climate treaty which seeks to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Under the Agreement, each country sets targets for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, known as Nationally Determined Contributions.

    “New Zealand is committed to achieving its first and second Nationally Determined Contributions and is serious about playing our part to reduce the impact of climate change,” Mr Watts says.

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  • MIL-OSI: Academician Lingyun Xiang was awarded the International Cultural Exchange Ambassador Certificate by the Ukrainian Ambassador to China

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Beijing, China, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, Professor Lingyun Xiang, a Foreign Academician of the National Academy of Engineering of Ukraine, was awarded the International Cultural Exchange Ambassador Certificate by the Embassy of Ukraine in China.

    Ukrainian diplomat Gili and the Secretary to Professor Lingyun Xiang, a Foreign Academician of the National Academy of Engineering of Ukraine in China.

    Ukraine, with its capital Kyiv, is located in Eastern Europe along the northern coasts of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. It shares borders with Belarus to the north, Russia to the northeast, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west, and Romania and Moldova to the south. Rich in mineral resources, Ukraine covers 603,700 square kilometers, making it the second-largest country in Europe by land area. The country is divided into 24 oblasts (provinces), one autonomous republic (the Republic of Crimea), and two cities with special status (the capital Kyiv and Sevastopol).

    As of September 2022, Ukraine’s total population was 41.13 million (excluding the Crimea region). Ukraine is classified as a developing country with a highly advanced agricultural sector, though its industrial development, particularly in manufacturing, lags. Ukraine ranks as the fifth-largest exporter of IT services in the world. It is the largest market for software development, programming, and IT outsourcing services in Central and Eastern Europe. In 2021, Ukraine’s GDP was approximately $200 billion.

    The National Academy of Engineering of Ukraine (Академія Інженерних Наук України) is one f Ukraine’s highest academic institutions. It originated as the Ukrainian Republic Branch of the Soviet Union Academy of Engineering. In 1998, it became a member of the International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS), a global alliance that includes engineering academies from 27 countries, such as the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

    As of December 2023, the National Academy of Engineering of Ukraine has over 160 academicians, more than 130 corresponding members, and over 50 foreign academicians. The current president of the academy is Petro Mihailovich Talanchuk, who previously served as Ukraine’s Minister of Education and Science, President of the National Technical University of Ukraine (formerly Kyiv Polytechnic Institute), a candidate in the 1994 Ukrainian presidential election, and currently an advisor to the President of Ukraine.

    Professor Xiang was elected on July 22, 2024. He is also a recipient of the British King’s Medal and the European Outstanding Achievement Award, a Fellow of the Royal Society of the United Kingdom, a Lifetime Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering of the United Kingdom, and a Foreign Full Member of Academy of Engineering Sciences of Ukraine, a lifelong full-time professor of the European Union University, a lifelong professor (doctoral supervisor) of the National University of Maryland, a Special Term professor of Peking University Boya, a visiting professor of Beijing Union University, a visiting professor of Capital Normal University, a visiting professor of Shaanxi University of Science & Technology.

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  • MIL-OSI: STMicroelectronics Reports Q4 and FY 2024 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PR No: C3309C 

    STMicroelectronics Reports Q4 and FY 2024 Financial Results

    • Q4 net revenues $3.32 billion; gross margin 37.7%; operating margin 11.1%; net income $341 million
    • FY net revenues $13.27 billion; gross margin 39.3%; operating margin 12.6%; net income $1.56 billion
    • Business outlook at mid-point: Q1 net revenues of $2.51 billion and gross margin of 33.8%
    • Start of the company-wide program to resize global cost base*

        
    Geneva, January 30, 2025 – STMicroelectronics N.V. (“ST”) (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, reported U.S. GAAP financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. This press release also contains non-U.S. GAAP measures (see Appendix for additional information).

    ST reported fourth quarter net revenues of $3.32 billion, gross margin of 37.7%, operating margin of 11.1%, and net income of $341 million or $0.37 diluted earnings per share.

    Jean-Marc Chery, ST President & CEO, commented:

    • “FY24 revenues decreased 23.2% to $13.27 billion. Operating margin was 12.6% compared to 26.7% in FY23 and net income decreased 63.0% to $1.56 billion. We invested $2.53 billion in Net Capex (non-U.S. GAAP) while delivering free cash flow (non-U.S. GAAP) of $288 million.”
    • “Q4 net revenues were in line with the mid-point of our business outlook range driven by higher revenues in Personal Electronics offset by lower revenues in Industrial, while Automotive and CECP were as expected. Q4 gross margin of 37.7% was broadly in line with the mid-point of our business outlook range.”
    • “Our book-to-bill ratio remained below 1 in Q4 as we continued to face a delayed recovery and inventory correction in Industrial and a slowdown in Automotive, both particularly in Europe.”
    • “Our first quarter business outlook, at the mid-point, is for net revenues of $2.51 billion, decreasing year-over-year by 27.6% and decreasing sequentially by 24.4%; gross margin is expected to be about 33.8%, impacted by about 500 basis points of unused capacity charges.”
    • “For 2025, we plan to invest between $2.0 to $2.3 billion in Net Capex (non-U.S. GAAP).”

    Quarterly Financial Summary (U.S. GAAP)

    (US$ m, except per share data) Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2023 Q/Q Y/Y
    Net Revenues $3,321 $3,251 $4,282 2.2% -22.4%
    Gross Profit $1,253 $1,228 $1,949 2.1% -35.7%
    Gross Margin 37.7% 37.8% 45.5% -10 bps -780 bps
    Operating Income $369 $381 $1,023 -3.3% -64.0%
    Operating Margin 11.1% 11.7% 23.9% -60 bps -1,280 bps
    Net Income $341 $351 $1,076 -2.6% -68.3%
    Diluted Earnings Per Share $0.37 $0.37 $1.14 0% -67.5%

    * For each of the concerned countries, the start of the program will take place in accordance with applicable regulations. 

    Annual Financial Summary (U.S. GAAP)

    (US$ m, except earnings per share data) FY2024 FY2023 Y/Y
    Net Revenues $13,269 $17,286 -23.2%
    Gross Profit $5,220 $8,287 -37.0%
    Gross Margin 39.3% 47.9% -860 bps
    Operating Income $1,676 $4,611 -63.7%
    Operating Margin 12.6% 26.7% -1,410 bps
    Net Income $1,557 $4,211 -63.0%
    Diluted Earnings Per Share $1.66 $4.46 -62.8%

    Fourth Quarter 2024 Summary Review

    Reminder: On January 10, 2024, ST announced a new organization which implied a change in segment reporting starting Q1 2024. Prior year comparative periods have been adjusted accordingly. See Appendix for more detail.

    Net Revenues by Reportable Segment (US$ m) Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2023 Q/Q Y/Y
    Analog products, MEMS and Sensors (AM&S) segment 1,198 1,185 1,418 1.1% -15.5%
    Power and discrete products (P&D) segment 752 807 965 -6.8% -22.1%
    Subtotal: Analog, Power & Discrete, MEMS and Sensors (APMS) Product Group 1,950 1,992 2,383 -2.1% -18.2%
    Microcontrollers (MCU) segment 887 829 1,272 7.0% -30.2%
    Digital ICs and RF Products (D&RF) segment 481 426 623 13.0% -22.8%
    Subtotal: Microcontrollers, Digital ICs and RF products (MDRF) Product Group 1,368 1,255 1,895 9.0% -27.8%
    Others 3 4 4 – –
    Total Net Revenues $3,321 $3,251 $4,282 2.2% -22.4%

    Net revenues totaled $3.32 billion, representing a year-over-year decrease of 22.4%. Year-over-year net sales to OEMs and Distribution decreased 19.8% and 28.7%, respectively. On a sequential basis, net revenues increased 2.2%, in line with the mid-point of ST’s guidance.

    Gross profit totaled $1.25 billion, representing a year-over-year decrease of 35.7%. Gross margin of 37.7%, 30 basis points below the mid-point of ST’s guidance, decreased 780 basis points year-over-year, mainly due to product mix and, to a lesser extent, to sales price and higher unused capacity charges.

    Operating income decreased 64.0% to $369 million, compared to $1.02 billion in the year-ago quarter. ST’s operating margin decreased 1,280 basis points on a year-over-year basis to 11.1% of net revenues, compared to 23.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

    By reportable segment1, compared with the year-ago quarter:

    In Analog, Power & Discrete, MEMS and Sensors (APMS) Product Group:

    Analog products, MEMS and Sensors (AM&S) segment:

    • Revenue decreased 15.5% mainly due to decreases in Analog and in Imaging.   
    • Operating profit decreased by 41.2% to $176 million. Operating margin was 14.7% compared to 21.1%.

    Power and Discrete products (P&D) segment:

    • Revenue decreased 22.1%.
    • Operating profit decreased by 63.7% to $89 million. Operating margin was 11.9% compared to 25.4%.

    In Microcontrollers, Digital ICs and RF products (MDRF) Product Group:

    Microcontrollers (MCU) segment:

    • Revenue decreased 30.2% mainly due to a decrease in GP MCU.
    • Operating profit decreased by 66.4% to $127 million. Operating margin was 14.3% compared to 29.8%.

    Digital ICs and RF products (D&RF) segment:

    • Revenue decreased 22.8% mainly due to a decrease in ADAS (automotive ADAS and infotainment).
    • Operating profit decreased by 33.2% to $149 million. Operating margin was 31.0% compared to 35.7%.

    Net income and diluted Earnings Per Share decreased to $341 million and $0.37 respectively compared to $1.08 billion and $1.14 respectively in the year-ago quarter. As a reminder, the fourth quarter 2023 net income included a one-time non-cash income tax benefit of $191 million.

    Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Highlights

            Trailing 12 Months
    (US$ m) Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2023 Q4 2024 Q4 2023 TTM Change
    Net cash from operating activities 681 723 1,480 2,965 5,992 -50.5%
    Free cash flow (non-U.S. GAAP)2 128 136 652 288 1,774 -83.8%

    Net cash from operating activities was $681 million in the fourth quarter compared to $1.48 billion in the year-ago quarter. For the full-year 2024, net cash from operating activities decreased 50.5% to $2.97 billion, which represents 22.3% of total revenues.

    Net Capex (non-U.S. GAAP), were $470 million in the fourth quarter and $2.53 billion for the full year 2024. In the respective year-ago periods, net capital expenditures were $798 million and $4.11 billion.

    Free cash flow (non-U.S. GAAP) was $128 million and $288 million in the fourth quarter and full year 2024, respectively, compared to $652 million and $1.77 billion in the year-ago respective periods.

    Inventory at the end of the fourth quarter was $2.79 billion, compared to $2.88 billion in the previous quarter and $2.70 billion in the year-ago quarter. Days sales of inventory at quarter-end was 122 days, compared to 130 days in the previous quarter, and 104 days in the year-ago quarter.

    In the fourth quarter, ST paid cash dividends to its stockholders totaling $88 million and executed a $92 million share buy-back, as part of its current share repurchase program.

    ST’s net financial position (non-U.S. GAAP) was $3.23 billion as of December 31, 2024, compared to $3.18 billion as of September 28, 2024 and reflected total liquidity of $6.18 billion and total financial debt of $2.95 billion. Adjusted net financial position (non-U.S. GAAP), taking into consideration the effect on total liquidity of advances from capital grants for which capital expenditures have not been incurred yet, stood at $2.85 billion as of December 31, 2024.

    Corporate developments

    In Q4, we announced the launch of a new company-wide program to reshape our manufacturing footprint accelerating our wafer fab capacity to 300mm Silicon (Agrate and Crolles) and 200mm Silicon Carbide (Catania) and resizing our global cost base.

    This program should result in strengthening our capability to grow our revenues with an improved operating efficiency resulting in annual cost savings in the high triple-digit million-dollar range exiting 2027. Specifically in terms of operating expenses (SG&A and R&D), ST expects annual cost savings totaling $300 to 360 million, exiting 2027, compared to the cost base of 2024.

    Business Outlook

    ST’s guidance, at the mid-point, for the 2025 first quarter is:

    • Net revenues are expected to be $2.51 billion, a decrease of 24.4% sequentially, plus or minus 350 basis points.
    • Gross margin of 33.8%, plus or minus 200 basis points.
    • This outlook is based on an assumed effective currency exchange rate of approximately $1.06 = €1.00 for the 2025 first quarter and includes the impact of existing hedging contracts.
    • The first quarter will close on March 29, 2025.

    Conference Call and Webcast Information

    ST will conduct a conference call with analysts, investors and reporters to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results and current business outlook today at 9:30 a.m. Central European Time (CET) / 3:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (ET). A live webcast (listen-only mode) of the conference call will be accessible at ST’s website, https://investors.st.com, and will be available for replay until February 14, 2025.

    Use of Supplemental Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Information

    This press release contains supplemental non-U.S. GAAP financial information.

    Readers are cautioned that these measures are unaudited and not prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for U.S. GAAP financial measures. In addition, such non-U.S. GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled information from other companies. To compensate for these limitations, the supplemental non-U.S. GAAP financial information should not be read in isolation, but only in conjunction with ST’s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    See the Appendix of this press release for a reconciliation of ST’s non-U.S. GAAP financial measures to their corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measures.

    Forward-looking Information

    Some of the statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended) that are based on management’s current views and assumptions, and are conditioned upon and also involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those anticipated by such statements due to, among other factors:

    • changes in global trade policies, including the adoption and expansion of tariffs and trade barriers, that could affect the macro-economic environment and adversely impact the demand for our products;
    • uncertain macro-economic and industry trends (such as inflation and fluctuations in supply chains), which may impact production capacity and end-market demand for our products;
    • customer demand that differs from projections which may require us to undertake transformation measures that may not be successful in realizing the expected benefits in full or at all;
    • the ability to design, manufacture and sell innovative products in a rapidly changing technological environment;
    • changes in economic, social, public health, labor, political, or infrastructure conditions in the locations where we, our customers, or our suppliers operate, including as a result of macroeconomic or regional events, geopolitical and military conflicts, social unrest, labor actions, or terrorist activities;
    • unanticipated events or circumstances, which may impact our ability to execute our plans and/or meet the objectives of our R&D and manufacturing programs, which benefit from public funding;
    • financial difficulties with any of our major distributors or significant curtailment of purchases by key customers;
    • the loading, product mix, and manufacturing performance of our production facilities and/or our required volume to fulfill capacity reserved with suppliers or third-party manufacturing providers;
    • availability and costs of equipment, raw materials, utilities, third-party manufacturing services and technology, or other supplies required by our operations (including increasing costs resulting from inflation);
    • the functionalities and performance of our IT systems, which are subject to cybersecurity threats and which support our critical operational activities including manufacturing, finance and sales, and any breaches of our IT systems or those of our customers, suppliers, partners and providers of third-party licensed technology;
    • theft, loss, or misuse of personal data about our employees, customers, or other third parties, and breaches of data privacy legislation;
    • the impact of intellectual property (“IP”) claims by our competitors or other third parties, and our ability to obtain required licenses on reasonable terms and conditions;
    • changes in our overall tax position as a result of changes in tax rules, new or revised legislation, the outcome of tax audits or changes in international tax treaties which may impact our results of operations as well as our ability to accurately estimate tax credits, benefits, deductions and provisions and to realize deferred tax assets;
    • variations in the foreign exchange markets and, more particularly, the U.S. dollar exchange rate as compared to the Euro and the other major currencies we use for our operations;
    • the outcome of ongoing litigation as well as the impact of any new litigation to which we may become a defendant;
    • product liability or warranty claims, claims based on epidemic or delivery failure, or other claims relating to our products, or recalls by our customers for products containing our parts;
    • natural events such as severe weather, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcano eruptions or other acts of nature, the effects of climate change, health risks and epidemics or pandemics in locations where we, our customers or our suppliers operate;
    • increased regulation and initiatives in our industry, including those concerning climate change and sustainability matters and our goal to become carbon neutral by 2027 on scope 1 and 2 and partially scope 3;
    • epidemics or pandemics, which may negatively impact the global economy in a significant manner for an extended period of time, and could also materially adversely affect our business and operating results;
    • industry changes resulting from vertical and horizontal consolidation among our suppliers, competitors, and customers; and
    • the ability to successfully ramp up new programs that could be impacted by factors beyond our control, including the availability of critical third-party components and performance of subcontractors in line with our expectations.

    Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results and performance of our business to differ materially and adversely from the forward-looking statements. Certain forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “believes”, “expects”, “may”, “are expected to”, “should”, “would be”, “seeks” or “anticipates” or similar expressions or the negative thereof or other variations thereof or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions.

    Some of these risk factors are set forth and are discussed in more detail in “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors” included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 22, 2024. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this press release as anticipated, believed or expected. We do not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update any industry information or forward-looking statements set forth in this release to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

    Unfavorable changes in the above or other factors listed under “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors” from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings, could have a material adverse effect on our business and/or financial condition.

    About STMicroelectronics

    At ST, we are over 50,000 creators and makers of semiconductor technologies mastering the semiconductor supply chain with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. An integrated device manufacturer, we work with more than 200,000 customers and thousands of partners to design and build products, solutions, and ecosystems that address their challenges and opportunities, and the need to support a more sustainable world. Our technologies enable smarter mobility, more efficient power and energy management, and the wide-scale deployment of cloud-connected autonomous things. We are committed to achieving our goal to become carbon neutral on scope 1 and 2 and partially scope 3 by 2027. Further information can be found at www.st.com.

    For further information, please contact:

    INVESTOR RELATIONS:
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    EVP Corporate Development & Integrated External Communication
    Tel: +41 22 929 59 20
    jerome.ramel@st.com

    MEDIA RELATIONS:
    Alexis Breton
    Corporate External Communications
    Tel: + 33 6 59 16 79 08
    alexis.breton@st.com

    STMicroelectronics N.V.      
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME      
    (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data ($))      
           
      Three months ended  
      December 31, December 31,  
      2024 2023  
      (Unaudited) (Unaudited)  
           
    Net sales 3,301 4,262  
    Other revenues 20 20  
    NET REVENUES 3,321 4,282  
    Cost of sales (2,068) (2,333)  
    GROSS PROFIT 1,253 1,949  
    Selling, general and administrative expenses (420) (416)  
    Research and development expenses (523) (521)  
    Other income and expenses, net 59 11  
    Total operating expenses (884) (926)  
    OPERATING INCOME 369 1,023  
    Interest income, net 52 57  
    Other components of pension benefit costs (3) (5)  
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST 418 1,075  
    Income tax (expense) benefit (82) 6  
    NET INCOME 336 1,081  
    Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest 5 (5)  
    NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT COMPANY STOCKHOLDERS 341 1,076  
           
    EARNINGS PER SHARE (BASIC) ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT COMPANY STOCKHOLDERS 0.38 1.19  
    EARNINGS PER SHARE (DILUTED) ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT COMPANY STOCKHOLDERS 0.37 1.14  
           
    NUMBER OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN CALCULATING DILUTED EPS 935.7 942.9  
           
    STMicroelectronics N.V.      
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME      
    (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data ($))      
           
      Twelve months ended
      December 31, December 31,  
      2024 2023  
      (Unaudited) (Audited)  
           
    Net sales 13,217 17,239  
    Other revenues 52 47  
    NET REVENUES 13,269 17,286  
    Cost of sales (8,049) (8,999)  
    GROSS PROFIT 5,220 8,287  
    Selling, general and administrative expenses (1,649) (1,631)  
    Research and development expenses (2,077) (2,100)  
    Other income and expenses, net 182 55  
    Total operating expenses (3,544) (3,676)  
    OPERATING INCOME 1,676 4,611  
    Interest income, net 218 171  
    Other components of pension benefit costs (15) (19)  
    Loss on financial instruments, net (1) –  
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST 1,878 4,763  
    Income tax expense (313) (541)  
    NET INCOME 1,565 4,222  
    Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (8) (11)  
    NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT COMPANY STOCKHOLDERS 1,557 4,211  
           
    EARNINGS PER SHARE (BASIC) ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT COMPANY STOCKHOLDERS 1.73 4.66  
    EARNINGS PER SHARE (DILUTED) ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT COMPANY STOCKHOLDERS 1.66 4.46  
           
    NUMBER OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN CALCULATING DILUTED EPS 939.3 944.2  
           
           
    STMicroelectronics N.V.      
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS      
    As at December 31, September 28, December 31,
    In millions of U.S. dollars 2024 2024 2023
      (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
    ASSETS      
    Current assets:      
    Cash and cash equivalents 2,282 3,077 3,222
    Short-term deposits 1,450 977 1,226
    Marketable securities 2,452 2,242 1,635
    Trade accounts receivable, net 1,749 1,730 1,731
    Inventories 2,794 2,875 2,698
    Other current assets 1,007 1,062 1,295
    Total current assets 11,734 11,963 11,807
    Goodwill 290 303 303
    Other intangible assets, net 346 354 367
    Property, plant and equipment, net 10,877 11,258 10,554
    Non-current deferred tax assets 464 547 592
    Long-term investments 71 20 22
    Other non-current assets 961 1,071 808
      13,009 13,553 12,646
    Total assets 24,743 25,516 24,453
           
    LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
    Current liabilities:      
    Short-term debt 990 1,003 217
    Trade accounts payable 1,323 1,585 1,856
    Other payables and accrued liabilities 1,306 1,327 1,525
    Dividends payable to stockholders 88 177 54
    Accrued income tax 66 116 78
    Total current liabilities 3,773 4,208 3,730
    Long-term debt 1,963 2,112 2,710
    Post-employment benefit obligations 377 397 372
    Long-term deferred tax liabilities 47 60 54
    Other long-term liabilities 904 935 735
      3,291 3,504 3,871
    Total liabilities 7,064 7,712 7,601
    Commitment and contingencies      
    Equity      
    Parent company stockholders’ equity      
    Common stock (preferred stock: 540,000,000 shares authorized, not issued; common stock: Euro 1.04 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized, 911,281,920 shares issued, 898,175,408 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024) 1,157 1,157 1,157
    Additional Paid-in Capital 3,088 3,032 2,866
    Retained earnings 13,459 13,118 12,470
    Accumulated other comprehensive income 236 657 613
    Treasury stock (491) (400) (377)
    Total parent company stockholders’ equity 17,449 17,564 16,729
    Noncontrolling interest 230 240 123
    Total equity 17,679 17,804 16,852
    Total liabilities and equity 24,743 25,516 24,453
           
           
           
    STMicroelectronics N.V.      
           
    SELECTED CASH FLOW DATA      
           
    Cash Flow Data (in US$ millions) Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2023
           
    Net Cash from operating activities 681 723 1,480
    Net Cash used in investing activities (1,259) (601) (1,610)
    Net Cash from (used in) financing activities (209) (142) 336
    Net Cash increase (decrease) (795) (15) 211
           
    Selected Cash Flow Data (in US$ millions) Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2023
           
    Depreciation & amortization 451 440 414
    Net payment for Capital expenditures (501) (601) (798)
    Dividends paid to stockholders (88) (80) (60)
    Change in inventories, net (2) (17) 219
           

    Appendix
    ST
    New organization

    On January 10, 2024, ST announced a new organization to deliver enhanced product development innovation and efficiency, time-to-market as well as customer focus by end market. This new organization implies a change in segment reporting which is applied from January 1, 2024.

    ST moved from three reportable segments (ADG, AMS and MDG) to four reportable segments as follows:

    • In Analog, Power & Discrete, MEMS and Sensors (APMS) Product Group:
      • Analog products, MEMS and Sensors (AM&S) segment, comprised of ST analog products, MEMS sensors and actuators, and optical sensing solutions.
      • Power and Discrete products (P&D) segment comprised of discrete and power transistor products.

    In this Press Release, “Analog” refers to ST analog products, “MEMS” to MEMS sensors and actuators and “Imaging” to optical sensing solutions.

    • In Microcontrollers, Digital ICs and RF products (MDRF) Product Group:
      • Microcontrollers (MCU) segment, comprised of general-purpose and automotive microcontrollers, microprocessors and connected security products (including EEPROM).
      • Digital ICs and RF Products (D&RF) segment, comprised of automotive ADAS, infotainment, RF and communications products.

    In this Press release, “Auto MCU” refers to Automotive microcontrollers and microprocessors, “GP MCU” to general purpose microcontrollers and microprocessors, “Connected Security” to connected security products (including EEPROM), “ADAS” to automotive ADAS and infotainment, “RF Communications” to RF and communications products.

    Prior year quarters comparative information has been adjusted accordingly. 

    (Appendix – continued)
    ST – Supplemental Financial Information

      Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q2 2024 Q1 2024 Q4 2023 FY
    2024    		 FY
    2023
    Net Revenues By Market Channel (%)              
    Total OEM 73% 76% 73% 70% 70% 73% 66%
    Distribution 27% 24% 27% 30% 30% 27% 34%
                   
    €/$ Effective Rate 1.09 1.08 1.08 1.09 1.08 1.08 1.08
                   
    Reportable Segment Data (US$ m)              
    Analog products, MEMS and Sensors (AM&S) segment              
    – Net Revenues 1,198 1,185 1,165 1,217 1,418 4,764 5,478
    – Operating Income 176 175 144 185 300 680 1,191
    Power and Discrete products (P&D) segment              
    – Net Revenues 752 807 747 820 965 3,126 3,852
    – Operating Income 89 121 110 138 245 458 1,006
    Subtotal: Analog, Power & Discrete, MEMS and Sensors (APMS) Product Group              
    – Net Revenues 1,950 1,992 1,912 2,037 2,383 7,890 9,330
    – Operating Income 265 296 254 323 545 1,138 2,197
    Microcontrollers (MCU) segment              
    – Net Revenues 887 829 800 950 1,272 3,466 5,668
    – Operating Income 127 116 72 185 378 499 2,018
    Digital ICs and RF Products (D&RF) segment              
    – Net Revenues 481 426 516 475 623 1,898 2,272
    – Operating Income 149 114 150 150 223 564 810
    Subtotal: Microcontrollers, Digital ICs and RF products (MDRF) Product Group              
    – Net Revenues 1,368 1,255 1,316 1,425 1,895 5,364 7,940
    – Operating Income 276 230 222 335 601 1,063 2,828
    Others (a)              
    – Net Revenues 3 4 4 3 4 15 16
    – Operating Income (Loss) (172) (145) (101) (107) (123) (525) (414)
    Total              
    – Net Revenues 3,321 3,251 3,232 3,465 4,282 13,269 17,286
    – Operating Income 369 381 375 551 1,023 1,676 4,611

    (a)   Net revenues of Others include revenues from sales assembly services and other revenues. Operating income (loss) of Others include items such as unused capacity charges, including incidents leading to power outage, impairment and restructuring charges, management reorganization costs, start-up and phase out costs, and other unallocated income (expenses) such as: strategic or special research and development programs, certain corporate-level operating expenses, patent claims and litigations, and other costs that are not allocated to reportable segments, as well as operating earnings of other products. Others includes:

    (US$ m) Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q2 2024 Q1 2024 Q4 2023 FY 2024 FY 2023
    Unused capacity charges 118 104 84 63 57 370 120

    (Appendix – continued)
    ST
    Supplemental Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Information
    U.S. GAAP – Non-U.S. GAAP Reconciliation

    The supplemental non-U.S. GAAP information presented in this press release is unaudited and subject to inherent limitations. Such non-U.S. GAAP information is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should not be considered as a substitute for U.S. GAAP measurements. Also, our supplemental non-U.S. GAAP financial information may not be comparable to similarly titled non-U.S. GAAP measures used by other companies. Further, specific limitations for individual non-U.S. GAAP measures, and the reasons for presenting non-U.S. GAAP financial information, are set forth in the paragraphs below. To compensate for these limitations, the supplemental non-U.S. GAAP financial information should not be read in isolation, but only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    ST believes that these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures provide useful information for investors and management because they offer, when read in conjunction with ST’s U.S. GAAP financials, (i) the ability to make more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of ST’s on-going operating results, (ii) the ability to better identify trends in ST’s business and perform related trend analysis, and (iii) to facilitate a comparison of ST’s results of operations against investor and analyst financial models and valuations, which may exclude these items.

    Net Financial Position and Adjusted Net Financial Position (non-U.S. GAAP measures)

    Net Financial Position, a non-U.S. GAAP measure, represents the difference between our total liquidity and our total financial debt. Our total liquidity includes cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, if any, short-term deposits, and marketable securities, and our total financial debt includes short-term debt and long-term debt, as reported in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Starting Q4 2023, ST also presents adjusted net financial position as a non-U.S. GAAP measure, to take into consideration the effect on total liquidity of advances received on capital grants for which capital expenditures have not been incurred yet. Reporting periods prior to Q4 2023 are not impacted.

    ST believes its Net Financial Position and Adjusted Net Financial Position provide useful information for investors and management because they give evidence of our global position either in terms of net indebtedness or net cash by measuring our capital resources based on cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, if any, short-term deposits and marketable securities and the total level of our financial debt. Our definitions of Net Financial Position and Adjusted Net Financial Position may differ from definitions used by other companies, and therefore, comparability may be limited.

    (US$ m) Dec 31
    2024    		 Sep 28
    2024    		 June 29
    2024    		 Mar 30
    2024    		 Dec 31 2023
    Cash and cash equivalents 2,282 3,077 3,092 3,133 3,222
    Short term deposits 1,450 977 975 1,226 1,226
    Marketable securities 2,452 2,242 2,218 1,880 1,635
    Total liquidity 6,184 6,296 6,285 6,239 6,083
    Short-term debt (990) (1,003) (236) (238) (217)
    Long-term debt (a) (1,963) (2,112) (2,850) (2,875) (2,710)
    Total financial debt (2,953) (3,115) (3,086) (3,113) (2,927)
    Net Financial Position 3,231 3,181 3,199 3,126 3,156
    Advances received on capital grants (385) (366) (402) (351) (152)
    Adjusted Net Financial Position 2,846 2,815 2,797 2,775 3,004

    (a)  Long-term debt contains standard conditions but does not impose minimum financial ratios. Committed credit facilities for $634 million equivalent, are currently undrawn.

    (Appendix – continued)

    Net Capex and Free Cash Flow (non-U.S. GAAP measures)

    ST presents Net Capex as a non-U.S. GAAP measure, which is reported as part of our Free Cash Flow (non-U.S. GAAP measure), to take into consideration the effect of advances from capital grants received on prior periods allocated to property, plant and equipment in the reporting period.

    Net Capex, a non-U.S. GAAP measure, is defined as (i) Payment for purchase of tangible assets, as reported plus (ii) Proceeds from sale of tangible assets, as reported plus (iii) Proceeds from capital grants and other contributions, as reported plus (iv) Advances from capital grants allocated to property, plant and equipment in the reporting period.

    ST believes Net Capex provides useful information for investors and management because annual capital expenditures budget includes the effect of capital grants. Our definition of Net Capex may differ from definitions used by other companies.

    (US$ m) Q4
    2024    		 Q3
    2024    		 Q2
    2024    		 Q1
    2024    		 Q4
    2023    		 FY 2024 FY 2023
    Payment for purchase of tangible assets, as reported (584) (669) (690) (1,145) (1,076) (3,088) (4,439)
    Proceeds from sale of tangible assets, as reported – 2 1 2 – 5 8
    Proceeds from capital grants and other contributions, as reported 83 66 143 149 278 441 320
    Advances from capital grants allocated to property, plant and equipment 31 36 18 27 – 111 –
    Net Capex (470) (565) (528) (967) (798) (2,531) (4,111)

    Free Cash Flow, which is a non-U.S. GAAP measure, is defined as (i) net cash from operating activities plus (ii) Net Capex plus (iii) payment for purchase (and proceeds from sale) of intangible and financial assets and (iv) net cash paid for business acquisitions, if any.

    ST believes Free Cash Flow provides useful information for investors and management because it measures our capacity to generate cash from our operating and investing activities to sustain our operations.

    Free Cash Flow reconciles with the total cash flow and the net cash increase (decrease) by including the payment for purchases of (and proceeds from matured) marketable securities and net investment in (and proceeds from) short-term deposits, the net cash from (used in) financing activities and the effect of changes in exchange rates, and by excluding the advances from capital grants received on prior periods allocated to property, plant and equipment in the reporting period. Our definition of Free Cash Flow may differ from definitions used by other companies.

    (US$ m) Q4
    2024    		 Q3
    2024    		 Q2
    2024    		 Q1
    2024    		 Q4
    2023    		 FY 2024 FY 2023
    Net cash from operating activities 681 723 702 859 1,480 2,965 5,992
    Net Capex (470) (565) (528) (967) (798) (2,531) (4,111)
    Payment for purchase of intangible assets, net of proceeds from sale (32) (20) (15) (26) (28) (93) (97)
    Payment for purchase of financial assets, net of proceeds from sale (51) (2) – – (2) (53) (10)
    Free Cash Flow 128 136 159 (134) 652 288 1,774

    1See Appendix for the definition of reportable segments.

    2Non-U.S. GAAP. See Appendix for reconciliation to U.S. GAAP and information explaining why ST believes these measures are important.

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  • MIL-OSI: Nokia Corporation Financial Report for Q4 and full year 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Nokia Corporation
    Financial Statement Release
    30 January 2025 at 08:00 EET

    Nokia Corporation Financial Report for Q4 and full year 2024

    Strong Q4 growth and profitability as market trends improve

    • Q4 net sales increased 9% y-o-y in constant currency (10% reported). Network Infrastructure net sales grew strongly with all units contributing, Nokia Technologies grew significantly and Cloud and Network Services also grew in Q4.
    • Comparable gross margin in Q4 increased by 250bps y-o-y to 47.2% (reported increased 280bps to 46.1%), with a strong contribution from Nokia Technologies along with smaller contributions from other businesses.
    • Q4 comparable operating margin increased 380bps y-o-y to 19.1% (reported up 540bps to 15.3%), mainly due to higher gross margin, continued cost control and higher contribution from Nokia Technologies.
    • Q4 comparable diluted EPS for the period of EUR 0.18; reported diluted EPS for the period of EUR 0.15.
    • Q4 free cash flow of EUR 0.05 billion, net cash balance of EUR 4.9 billion.
    • Full year 2024 net sales declined 9% in both reported and constant currency, of which 7 percentage points was related to India. Comparable operating profit was EUR 2.6 billion (reported EUR 2.0 billion).
    • Full year comparable diluted EPS of EUR 0.39; reported diluted EPS of 0.23.
    • Board proposes dividend authorization of EUR 0.14 per share.
    • Nokia issues full year 2025 outlook on an organic basis. Nokia expects comparable operating profit of between EUR 1.9 billion and 2.4 billion and free cash flow conversion from comparable operating profit of between 50% and 80%.

    This is a summary of the Nokia Corporation Financial report for Q4 and full year 2024 published today. Nokia only publishes a summary of its financial reports in stock exchange releases. The summary focuses on Nokia Group’s financial information as well as on Nokia’s outlook. The detailed, segment-level discussion will be available in the complete financial report hosted at www.nokia.com/financials. A video interview summarizing the key points of our Q4 results will also be published on the website. Investors should not solely rely on summaries of Nokia’s financial reports and should also review the complete reports with tables.

    PEKKA LUNDMARK, PRESIDENT AND CEO, ON Q4 AND FULL YEAR 2024 RESULTS

    In the following quote, net sales growth rates are on a constant currency basis
    We saw a strong finish to 2024 with 9% net sales growth year-on-year in Q4. I am optimistic that the improving market trends we are now seeing will persist into 2025. Alongside the net sales growth, we saw excellent profitability in Q4 with a comparable operating margin of 19.1%. This meant our full year comparable operating profit was EUR 2.6 billion, at the mid-point of our guidance of EUR 2.3 to 2.9 billion.

    All business groups delivered a strong operational performance in the quarter. Net sales growth in Network Infrastructure accelerated to 17%, with IP Networks growing 24%, Fixed Networks 16% and Optical Networks 7%. This reflected a strong recovery in demand from communication service providers, notably in North America.

    Mobile Networks net sales stabilized with continued resilience in gross margin. We also secured many important deals, winning 18 000 additional base station sites, since the start of 2024 on a net basis. This was achieved while maintaining our commercial and pricing discipline to protect our gross margins.

    Cloud and Network Services returned to 7% net sales growth in the quarter, despite a headwind of 4 percentage points from a prior business disposal, and its operating margin improved over the full year. Both Core Networks and Enterprise Campus Edge grew strongly. The fourth quarter saw the acquisition of Rapid’s technology assets. This will bolster our R&D capacity in Network as Code and increase our developer access. Taken together with our autonomous networks application suite, we are accelerating our efforts to help operators fully automate and monetize their networks.

    Nokia Technologies had an extremely active quarter. We signed a deal with Transsion, a previously unlicensed mobile devices vendor, along with multimedia deals with HP and Samsung, as well as many other smaller deals. Our annual net sales run-rate increased to approximately between EUR 1.3 and 1.4 billion in Q4, progressing towards our mid-term EUR 1.4 to 1.5 billion target.

    We delivered a strong cash performance throughout 2024, ending with full year free cash flow of EUR 2.0 billion. This means we continue to have a strong balance sheet supporting our business with net cash of EUR 4.9 billion at the end of the year, even after returning EUR 1.4 billion to shareholders through dividend and share buybacks. The Board is proposing an increase in the dividend to EUR 0.14 per share in respect of the financial year 2024. We also continue to execute against our outstanding share buyback program to offset any dilution from the equity component of our pending Infinera acquisition. Going forward, our target remains to maintain a net cash position of between 10-15% of annual net sales.

    Q4 also saw further progress in efforts to expand our presence in the data center market. We signed important deals with Microsoft and Nscale for our data center switching products, along with announcing partnerships with both Kyndryl and Lenovo. We are now stepping up our investments to broaden our addressable market in data center IP networking. We will invest up to an additional EUR 100 million in annual operating expenses with a view to driving incremental net sales of EUR 1 billion by 2028. In the short-term this will moderate the pace of operating margin expansion in Network Infrastructure, but we anticipate a strong return on investment considering the momentum we already have today in the market.

    Looking further ahead into 2025, we expect the improved trends we have seen in Network Infrastructure in the second half of this year, to sustain and drive strong growth. Cloud and Network Services is also expected to grow with strong 5G Core momentum and growth in our Enterprise Campus Edge business. End markets in Mobile Networks are improving and we currently assume largely stable net sales. Nokia Technologies is expected to deliver approximately EUR 1.1 billion of operating profit.

    At the Nokia level, we currently estimate we will deliver comparable operating profit of between EUR 1.9 and 2.4 billion in 2025. We also target free cash flow conversion from comparable operating profit of between 50% and 80%. Excluding the one-time items that benefited 2024 by over EUR 700 million which were mostly in the first half of the year, this guidance would imply a strong improvement in our comparable operating profit in 2025 despite select increased investments.

    Given the market volatility in 2024, our results demonstrate the responsiveness and capacity of the Nokia team to execute in all market conditions. I thank the whole Nokia team for their commitment, hard work and drive which made these results possible.

    FINANCIAL RESULTS

    EUR million (except for EPS in EUR) Q4’24 Q4’23 YoY change Constant currency YoY change Q1-Q4’24 Q1-Q4’23 YoY change Constant currency YoY change
    Reported results                
    Net sales 5 983 5 416 10% 9% 19 220 21 138 (9)% (9)%
    Gross margin % 46.1% 43.3% 280bps   46.1% 40.4% 570bps  
    Research and development expenses (1 136) (1 080) 5%   (4 512) (4 277) 5%  
    Selling, general and administrative expenses (789) (774) 2%   (2 890) (2 878) 0%  
    Operating profit 917 534 72%   1 999 1 661 20%  
    Operating margin % 15.3% 9.9% 540bps   10.4% 7.9% 250bps  
    Profit/(loss) from continuing operations 746 (51)     1 711 649 164%  
    Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations 67 18 272%   (427) 30    
    Profit/(loss) for the period 813 (33)     1 284 679 89%  
    EPS for the period, diluted 0.15 (0.01)     0.23 0.12 92%  
    Net cash and interest-bearing financial investments 4 854 4 323 12%   4 854 4 323 12%  
    Comparable results                
    Net sales 5 983 5 416 10% 9% 19 220 21 138 (9)% (9)%
    Gross margin % 47.2% 44.7% 250bps   47.1% 41.1% 600bps  
    Research and development expenses (1 129) (1 023) 10%   (4 298) (4 143) 4%  
    Selling, general and administrative expenses (638) (615) 4%   (2 423) (2 448) (1)%  
    Operating profit 1 142 830 38%   2 619 2 337 12%  
    Operating margin % 19.1% 15.3% 380bps   13.6% 11.1% 250bps  
    Profit for the period 977 555 76%   2 175 1 590 37%  
    EPS for the period, diluted 0.18 0.10 80%   0.39 0.28 39%  
    ROIC(1) 13.0% 9.9% 310bps   13.0% 9.9% 310bps  

    1 Comparable ROIC = Comparable operating profit after tax, last four quarters / invested capital, average of last five quarters’ ending balances. Refer to the Alternative performance measures section in Nokia Corporation Financial Report for Q4 and full year 2024 for details.

    Business group results Network
    Infrastructure    		 Mobile
    Networks    		 Cloud and Network Services Nokia
    Technologies    		 Group Common and Other
    EUR million Q4’24 Q4’23 Q4’24 Q4’23 Q4’24 Q4’23 Q4’24 Q4’23 Q4’24 Q4’23
    Net sales 2 031 1 712 2 431 2 450 1 054 977 463 251 6 25
    YoY change 19%   (1)%   8%   84%   (76)%  
    Constant currency YoY change 17%   (2)%   7%   85%   (76)%  
    Gross margin % 45.4% 44.7% 38.1% 38.3% 48.1% 47.6% 99.8% 100.0%    
    Operating profit/(loss) 398 264 187 281 236 223 356 169 (35) (106)
    Operating margin % 19.6% 15.4% 7.7% 11.5% 22.4% 22.8% 76.9% 67.3%    

    SHAREHOLDER DISTRIBUTION

    Dividend

    The Board of Directors proposes that the Annual General Meeting 2025 authorizes the Board to resolve on the distribution of an aggregate maximum of EUR 0.14 per share to be paid in respect of the financial year 2024. The authorization would be used to distribute dividend and/or assets from the reserve for invested unrestricted equity in four installments during the authorization period, in connection with the quarterly results, unless the Board decides otherwise for a justified reason.

    Under the current authorization by the Annual General Meeting held on 3 April 2024, the Board of Directors may resolve on the distribution of an aggregate maximum of EUR 0.13 per share to be paid in respect of financial year 2023. The authorization will be used to distribute dividend and/or assets from the reserve for invested unrestricted equity in four installments during the authorization period, in connection with the quarterly results, unless the Board decides otherwise for a justified reason.

    On 30 January 2025, the Board resolved to distribute a dividend of EUR 0.03 per share. The dividend record date is 4 February 2025 and the dividend will be paid on 13 February 2025. The actual dividend payment date outside Finland will be determined by the practices of the intermediary banks transferring the dividend payments.

    Following this announced distribution of the fourth installment and executed payments of the previous installments, the Board has no remaining distribution authorization.

    Share buyback programs

    In January 2024, Nokia’s Board of Directors initiated a share buyback program to repurchase shares to return up to EUR 600 million of cash to shareholders in tranches over a period of two years. The share buyback execution started on 20 March 2024. On 19 July 2024, Nokia’s Board of Directors decided to accelerate the timeframe for the share buyback program with the aim of completing the full EUR 600 million program by the end of the year instead of the initial two year timeframe. The program was completed on 21 November 2024 and the repurchased 157 646 220 shares were canceled on 4 December 2024.

    On 27 June 2024, Nokia announced its intention to acquire Infinera in a transaction that valued Infinera at US$1.7 billion equity value with up to 30% of the consideration to be paid in Nokia American depositary shares (“ADSs”), depending on the elections of Infinera shareholders. To offset the dilution from the transaction to Nokia shareholders, on 22 November 2024 Nokia announced a new share buyback program targeting to repurchase 150 million shares for an aggregate purchase price not exceeding EUR 900 million. Under this share buyback program, by 31 December 2024, Nokia had repurchased 19 186 046 of its own shares at an average price per share of approximately EUR 4.14.

    OUTLOOK

      Full Year 2025
    Comparable operating profit(1) EUR 1.9 billion to EUR 2.4 billion (excluding any impact from pending Infinera acquisition)
    Free cash flow(1) 50% to 80% conversion from comparable operating profit (excluding any impact from pending Infinera acquisition)

    1Please refer to Alternative performance measures section in Nokia Corporation Financial Report for Q4 and full year 2024 for a full explanation of how these terms are defined.

    The outlook, long-term targets and all of the underlying outlook assumptions described below are forward-looking statements subject to a number of risks and uncertainties as described or referred to in the Risk Factors section later in this report. release.

    Along with Nokia’s official outlook targets provided above, Nokia provides the below additional assumptions that support the group level financial outlook. Considering the pending Infinera acquisition along with the transfer of Managed Services from Cloud and Network Services to Mobile Networks (further details of this transfer are included in the Additional Topics section), Nokia is not currently providing assumptions by business group as it did previously.

      Full year 2025
    Group Common and Other operating expenses approximately
    EUR 400 million
    Comparable financial income and expenses Positive EUR 50 to 150 million
    Comparable income tax rate ~25%
    Cash outflows related to income taxes EUR 450 million
    Capital Expenditures EUR 550 million

    2026 TARGETS

    Nokia’s current targets for its existing perimeter of the business for 2026 are outlined below. This does not consider pending acquisitions. Nokia sees further opportunities to increase margins beyond 2026 and believes an operating margin of 14% remains achievable over the longer term.

    Net sales Grow faster than the market
    Comparable operating margin(1) ≥ 13%
    Free cash flow(1) 55% to 85% conversion from comparable operating profit

    1 Please refer to Alternative Performance measures section in Nokia Corporation Financial Report for Q4 and full year 2024 for a full explanation of how these terms are defined.

    The comparable operating margin target for Nokia group is built on the following assumptions by business group for 2026:

    Network Infrastructure 13 – 16% operating margin
    Mobile Networks 6 – 9% operating margin
    Cloud and Network Services 7 – 10% operating margin
    Nokia Technologies Operating profit more than EUR 1.1 billion
    Group common and other Approximately EUR 300 million of operating expenses

    ADDITIONAL TOPICS

    Progress on Infinera acquisition
    On 27 June 2024, Nokia announced a definitive agreement under which Nokia will acquire Infinera, a global supplier of innovative open optical networking solutions and advanced optical semiconductors. The acquisition process continues to proceed as expected. On 13 September 2024, the applicable waiting period under the US pre-merger review expired and the Department of Justice decided not to investigate the planned transaction. On 1 October 2024, Infinera shareholders approved the planned acquisition. On 7 October 2024, Nokia and Infinera received approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). During the fourth quarter Nokia received many of the outstanding required approvals for the deal. At this point approval from the European Union and Taiwan, along with contractual closing conditions, are the major items outstanding to proceed to closing. Assuming the current target timelines, Nokia and Infinera now expect the deal to close during the first quarter of 2025.

    Nokia exercised NSB call option to simplify ownership structure in China

    Nokia and its joint venture partner China Huaxin have been together reviewing the future ownership structure of Nokia Shanghai Bell (NSB). Following those discussions, Nokia exercised its call option, outlined in NSB’s shareholders’ agreement, to initiate the process to become the sole shareholder by purchasing China Huaxin’s approximately 50% share in NSB. This will allow Nokia to simplify its ownership structure in China while Nokia remains committed to continue serving the local market.
    Since the creation of the joint venture Nokia has recorded a liability on its balance sheet based on the estimated future cash settlement to acquire China Huaxin’s ownership interest. The execution of the call option is subject to completing required steps under the shareholders’ agreement.

    Managed Services business transferred from Cloud and Network Services into Mobile Networks in 2025
    Nokia has moved its Managed Services business into Mobile Networks (MN), effective 1 January 2025. The Managed Services business provides outsourced network management of multi-vendor RAN networks for operators and since 2021 has been part of our Cloud and Network Services (CNS) business group. Considering CNS is increasingly transitioning towards cloud-native software sales, ‘as-a-service’ product offerings and helping customers to monetize networks through API’s, Nokia believes that this business is more aligned and fits better with its MN business. Based on 2024 results, this change is expected to lead to a transfer of approximately EUR 430 million of net sales and approximately EUR 40 million of comparable operating profit from CNS to MN. Nokia will provide recast financial information for 2024 for MN and CNS reflecting this change prior to Nokia’s Q1 financial results.

    RISK FACTORS

    Nokia and its businesses are exposed to a number of risks and uncertainties which include but are not limited to:

    • Competitive intensity, which is expected to continue at a high level as some competitors seek to take share;
    • Changes in customer network investments related to their ability to monetize the network;
    • Our ability to ensure competitiveness of our product roadmaps and costs through additional R&D investments;
    • Our ability to procure certain standard components and the costs thereof, such as semiconductors;
    • Disturbance in the global supply chain;
    • Impact of inflation, increased global macro-uncertainty, major currency fluctuations, changes in tariffs and higher interest rates;
    • Potential economic impact and disruption of global pandemics;
    • War or other geopolitical conflicts, disruptions and potential costs thereof;
    • Other macroeconomic, industry and competitive developments;
    • Timing and value of new, renewed and existing patent licensing agreements with licensees;
    • Results in brand and technology licensing; costs to protect and enforce our intellectual property rights; on-going litigation with respect to licensing and regulatory landscape for patent licensing;
    • The outcomes of on-going and potential disputes and litigation;
    • Our ability to execute, complete, successfully integrate and realize the expected benefits from our ongoing transactions;
    • Timing of completions and acceptances of certain projects;
    • Our product and regional mix;
    • Uncertainty in forecasting income tax expenses and cash outflows, over the long-term, as they are also subject to possible changes due to business mix, the timing of patent licensing cash flow and changes in tax legislation, including potential tax reforms in various countries and OECD initiatives;
    • Our ability to utilize our Finnish deferred tax assets and their recognition on our balance sheet;
    • Our ability to meet our sustainability and other ESG targets, including our targets relating to greenhouse gas emissions;

    as well the risk factors specified under Forward-looking statements of this release, and our 2023 annual report on Form 20-F published on 29 February 2024 under Operating and financial review and prospects-Risk factors.

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    Certain statements herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect Nokia’s current expectations and views of future developments and include statements regarding: A) expectations, plans, benefits or outlook related to our strategies, projects, programs, product launches, growth management, licenses, sustainability and other ESG targets, operational key performance indicators and decisions on market exits; B) expectations, plans or benefits related to future performance of our businesses (including the expected impact, timing and duration of potential global pandemics, geopolitical conflicts and the general or regional macroeconomic conditions on our businesses, our supply chain, the timing of market changes or turning points in demand and our customers’ businesses) and any future dividends and other distributions of profit; C) expectations and targets regarding financial performance and results of operations, including market share, prices, net sales, income, margins, cash flows, cost savings, the timing of receivables, operating expenses, provisions, impairments, taxes, currency exchange rates, hedging, investment funds, inflation, product cost reductions, competitiveness, revenue generation in any specific region, and licensing income and payments; D) ability to execute, expectations, plans or benefits related to our ongoing transactions, investments and changes in organizational structure and operating model; E) impact on revenue with respect to litigation/renewal discussions; and F) any statements preceded by or including “anticipate”, “continue”, “believe”, “envisage”, “expect”, “aim”, “will”, “target”, “may”, “would”, “see”, “plan” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from such statements. These statements are based on management’s best assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to them. These forward-looking statements are only predictions based upon our current expectations and views of future events and developments and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Factors, including risks and uncertainties that could cause these differences, include those risks and uncertainties identified in the Risk Factors above.

    ANALYST WEBCAST

    • Nokia’s webcast will begin on 30 January 2025 at 11.30 a.m. Finnish time (EET). The webcast will last approximately 60 minutes.
    • The webcast will be a presentation followed by a Q&A session. Presentation slides will be available for download at www.nokia.com/financials.
    • A link to the webcast will be available at www.nokia.com/financials.
    • Media representatives can listen in via the link, or alternatively call +1-412-317-5619.

    FINANCIAL CALENDAR

    • Nokia plans to publish its “Nokia in 2024” annual report, which includes the review by the Board of Directors and the audited annual accounts, during the week starting on 10 March 2025.
    • Nokia plans to publish its first quarter 2025 results on 24 April 2025.
    • Nokia’s Annual General Meeting 2025 is planned to be held on 29 April 2025.
    • Nokia plans to publish its second quarter and half year 2025 results on 24 July 2025.
    • Nokia plans to publish its third quarter and January-September 2025 results on 23 October 2025.

    About Nokia

    At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

    As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs.

    With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

    Inquiries:

    Nokia
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    Email: press.services@nokia.com
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    Nokia
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  • MIL-OSI: Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. Q4 2024 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SEATTLE, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SFBC), the holding company for Sound Community Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $1.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, or $0.74 diluted earnings per share, as compared to net income of $1.2 million, or $0.45 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and $1.2 million, or $0.47 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.19 per share, payable on February 26, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 12, 2025.

    Comments from the President and Chief Executive Officer  
     
    “The Bank ended the year with many positives, including a 15-basis-point increase in net interest margin compared to the third quarter of 2024. This was largely due to our significant progress in reducing deposit costs, which fell by 16 basis points,” remarked Laurie Stewart, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Additionally, nonperforming loans decreased by 11.8% from the third quarter, and for the first time in more than a decade, we have no OREO,” concluded Ms. Stewart.

    “Notable progress was made in reducing funding costs during the quarter and in controlling expenses throughout the entire year. We hope to continue this momentum in 2025. Our staff across the company played an important role in these accomplishments by focusing on client relationships and increasing efficiencies through technological improvements,” explained Wes Ochs, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

    Mr. Ochs continued, “We ended the year with the same balance sheet strategy that we used to close out 2023, which helped reduce the Bank’s asset size below $1 billion. This strategy is intended to provide the Bank with additional operational flexibility and continued cost savings in 2025.”
    Q4 2024 Financial Performance
    Total assets decreased $107.3 million or 9.7% to $993.6 million at December 31, 2024, from $1.10 billion at September 30, 2024, and decreased $1.6 million or 0.2% from $995.2 million at December 31, 2023.     Net interest income increased $347 thousand or 4.4% to $8.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, from $7.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and increased $653 thousand or 8.6% from $7.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.
       
        Net interest margin (“NIM”), annualized, was 3.13% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to 2.98% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and 3.04% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.
    Loans held-for-portfolio decreased $1.6 million or 0.2% to $900.2 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $901.7 million at September 30, 2024, and increased $5.7 million or 0.6% from $894.5 million at December 31, 2023.    
        A $14 thousand provision for credit losses was recorded for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to an $8 thousand provision and a $27 thousand release of provision for credit losses for the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. At December 31, 2024, the allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans outstanding was 0.94%, compared to 0.95% at September 30, 2024 and 0.98% December 31, 2023.
    Total deposits decreased $92.4 million or 9.9% to $837.8 million at December 31, 2024, from $930.2 million at September 30, 2024, and increased $11.3 million or 1.4% from $826.5 million at December 31, 2023. Noninterest-bearing deposits increased $2.8 million or 2.2% to $132.5 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $129.7 million at September 30, 2024, and increased $5.8 million or 4.6% compared to $126.7 million at December 31, 2023.    
        Total noninterest income decreased $75 thousand or 6.1% to $1.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and increased $94 thousand or 8.8% compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2023.
    The loans-to-deposits ratio was 108% at December 31, 2024, compared to 97% at September 30, 2024 and 108% at December 31, 2023.    
        Total noninterest expense decreased $621 thousand or 8.1% to $7.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and decreased $248 thousand or 3.4% compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2023.
    Total nonperforming loans decreased $998 thousand or 11.8% to $7.5 million at December 31, 2024, from $8.5 million at September 30, 2024, and increased $3.9 million or 110.7% from $3.6 million at December 31, 2023. Nonperforming loans to total loans was 0.83% and the allowance for credit losses on loans to total nonperforming loans was 113.46% at December 31, 2024.    
        The Bank continued to maintain capital levels in excess of regulatory requirements and was categorized as “well-capitalized” at December 31, 2024.
           

    Operating Results

    Net interest income increased $347 thousand, or 4.4%, to $8.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to $7.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and increased $653 thousand, or 8.6%, from $7.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.The increase from the prior quarter was primarily the result of lower funding costs and an increase in average yield on loans receivable and investments, partially offset by a decrease in the average balance and yield on interest-bearing cash. The increase in net interest income compared to the same quarter one year ago was primarily due to a higher average yield on interest-earning assets, particularly loans receivable and investments, and an increase in the average balances of both loans receivable and interest-bearing cash, partially offset by a lower average yield on interest-bearing cash and higher funding costs.

    Interest income decreased $102 thousand, or 0.7%, to $14.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to $14.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and increased $1.4 million, or 10.5%, from $13.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The decrease from the prior quarter was primarily due to a lower average balance of interest-bearing cash, and a 59 basis point decline in the average yield on interest-bearing cash, offset by a seven basis point increase in the average loan yield and a 16 basis point increase in the average yield on investments. The increase in interest income compared to the same quarter last year was due primarily to higher average balances of loans and interest-bearing cash, a 37 basis point increase in the average yield on loans, and a 43 basis point increase in the average yield on investments, partially offset by a decline in the average balance of investments and a 59 basis point decline in the average yield on interest-bearing cash.

    Interest income on loans increased $194 thousand, or 1.5%, to $13.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to $12.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and increased $1.0 million, or 8.6%, from $12.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The average balance of total loans was $900.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, up from $898.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and $884.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The average yield on total loans was 5.77% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, up from 5.70% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and 5.40% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The increase in the average loan yield during the current quarter, compared to both the prior quarter and the fourth quarter of 2023, was primarily due to the origination of new loans at higher interest rates. Additionally, variable-rate loans resetting to higher rates contributed to the increase in average yield compared to the prior quarters. The increase in the average balance during the current quarter compared to the prior quarter was primarily due to growth in commercial and multifamily loans, manufactured housing loans and floating home loans. This was partially offset by a decline in construction and land loans and commercial business loans. The average balances for one-to-four family loans, home equity loans, and other consumer loans remained relatively flat from the third quarter of 2024. The increase in the average balance of loans during the current quarter compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 was primarily due to loan growth across all categories, except for one-to-four family loans, construction and land loans, commercial business loans, and other consumer loans, with the largest decrease being in construction and land loans.

    Interest income on investments was $132 thousand for both the quarters ended December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, and $129 thousand for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Interest income on interest-bearing cash decreased $296 thousand to $1.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to $1.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and increased $359 thousand from $1.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The decrease from the prior quarter was due to decreases in the average yield and average balance of interest-bearing cash. The increase from the same quarter in the prior year was a result of a higher average balance, partially offset by a lower average yield.

    Interest expense decreased $449 thousand, or 6.4%, to $6.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, from $7.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and increased $746 thousand, or 12.9%, from $5.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in interest expense during the current quarter from the prior quarter was primarily the result of average balance decreases of $3.8 million in demand and NOW accounts, $2.3 million in certificate accounts and $9.5 million in FHLB advances, as well as lower average rates paid on all categories of interest-bearing deposits, partially offset by a $10.2 million increase in the average balance of savings and money market accounts. The increase in interest expense during the current quarter from the same quarter a year ago was primarily the result of a $91.9 million increase in the average balance of savings and money market accounts and a $1.3 million increase in the average balance of certificate accounts, as well as higher average rates paid on savings and money market accounts. This was partially offset by a $25.3 million decrease in the average balance of demand and NOW accounts and a $9.6 million decrease in the average balance of FHLB advances. The average cost of deposits was 2.58% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, down from 2.74% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and up from 2.38% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The average cost of FHLB advances was 4.31% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, down from 4.32% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and up from 4.26% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.

    NIM (annualized) was 3.13% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, up from 2.98% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and 3.04% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The increase in NIM from the prior quarter was the result of lower cost of funding, partially offset by a decrease in interest income on interest-earning assets. The increase in NIM from the quarter one year ago was primarily due to an increase in interest income on interest-earning assets, driven by the higher average balance in loans and interest-bearing cash and a higher yield earned on loans and investments, partially offset by a higher average balance of and cost of savings and money market accounts.

    A provision for credit losses of $14 thousand was recorded for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, consisting of a release of provision for credit losses on loans of $73 thousand and a provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments of $87 thousand. This compared to a provision for credit losses of $8 thousand for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, consisting of a provision for credit losses on loans of $106 thousand and a release of provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments of $98 thousand, and a release of provision for credit losses of $27 thousand for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, consisting of a provision for credit losses on loans of $337 thousand and a release of the provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments of $364 thousand. The increase in the provision for credit losses for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2024 resulted primarily from an additional qualitative adjustment related to our loan review, additional enhancements to the loss model related to how we adjust for the qualitative component, including the utilization of a scorecard to drive managements analysis, and growth in our unfunded construction loan portfolio, which has a higher loss rate than our other loan portfolios. These increases were offset by lower reserves in both our floating home sub-segment of other consumer loans within our quantitative analysis and in our qualitative analysis related to market conditions and value of underlying collateral, as economic conditions have improved. Expected loss estimates consider various factors, such as market conditions, borrower-specific information, projected delinquencies, and the impact of economic conditions on borrowers’ ability to repay.

    Noninterest income decreased $75 thousand, or 6.1%, to $1.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and increased $94 thousand, or 8.8%, compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The decrease from the prior quarter was primarily related to a $24 thousand downward adjustment in fair value of mortgage servicing rights and a $59 thousand decrease in earnings from bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”), both influenced by fluctuating market interest rates. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $13 thousand in net gain on sale of loans due to higher sales volume in the fourth quarter of 2024, and a $7 thousand increase in gain on disposal of assets due to insurance claims exceeding the book value on the replacement of stolen laptops in the second quarter of 2024. The increase in noninterest income from the same quarter of 2023 was primarily due an $43 thousand increase in service charges and fee income primarily due to increases in late fees on loans, higher interchange income and income related to a new, multi-year agreement with our credit card provider that was effective in 2024, a late fee on one commercial loan and higher specialty deposit fees due to fewer reversals of fees in 2024, a $173 thousand increase in the fair value adjustment on mortgage servicing rights due to changes in prepayment speeds, servicing costs, and discount rate, and a $7 thousand increase in gain on disposal of assets as noted above. These increases were partially offset by a $95 thousand decrease in earnings on BOLI due to market rate fluctuations, and a $23 thousand decrease in net gain on sale of loans due to fewer loans sold, and an $11 thousand decrease in mortgage servicing income as a result of the portfolio paying down at a faster rate than we are replacing the loans. Loans sold during the quarter ended December 31, 2024, totaled $3.5 million, compared to $2.4 million and $4.5 million of loans sold during the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

    Noninterest expense decreased $621 thousand, or 8.1%, to $7.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and decreased $248 thousand, or 3.4%, from the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The decrease from the quarter ended September 30, 2024 was primarily a result of lower salaries and benefits and operations expenses, partially offset by higher data processing expense. Salaries and benefits decreased $549 thousand primarily due to lower incentive compensation, lower retirement plan expense due to fluctuating market rates, lower medical expense due to higher medical costs during the third quarter of 2024, and lower salaries expense, as well as higher deferred salaries due to higher loan production. Operations expense decreased $211 thousand primarily due to a reversal of state and local tax expense related to higher estimated tax payments made than actual tax due, and lower operational losses in the current quarter as the prior quarter included the charge-off of a fraudulently obtained loan. This was partially offset by an $165 thousand increase in data processing expenses, reflecting new technology implementation costs. Compared to same quarter in 2023, the decrease in noninterest expense was primarily due to lower operations expenses, occupancy expenses and data processing expenses, which were partially offset by a $118 thousand increase in salaries and benefits costs. Operations expenses decreased due to reduction in loan originations costs, office expenses, operational losses, charitable contributions and state and local taxes, partially offset by higher professional fees primarily related to costs for future FDIC Improvement Act implementation. Data processing expenses decreased due to lower costs related to our core processor, while occupancy expenses decreased primarily due to fully amortized leasehold improvements. The increase in salaries and benefits compared to the same quarter last year reflected higher incentive compensation, lower deferred salaries, higher medical expenses due primarily to a change in insurance providers, and a higher contribution to our employee stock ownership plan due to the increase in value of our stock in 2024. This was partially offset by lower retirement plan expenses due to fluctuating market rates and lower salaries from a restructuring of positions at the end of 2023.

    Balance Sheet Review, Capital Management and Credit Quality

    Assets at December 31, 2024 totaled $993.6 million, down from $1.10 billion at September 30, 2024 and $995.22 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease in total assets from September 30, 2024 was primarily due to decreases in cash and cash equivalents and loans held-for-portfolio. The decrease from one year ago was primarily a result of lower balances of cash and cash equivalents and investment securities, offset by an increase in loans held-for-portfolio.

    Cash and cash equivalents decreased $105.3 million, or 70.7%, to $43.6 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $148.9 million at September 30, 2024, and decreased $6.0 million, or 12.2%, from $49.7 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease from the prior quarter was primarily due to higher deposit withdrawals, as well as the strategic decision to sell reciprocal deposits at the end of the year. Cash and cash equivalents decreased from one year ago primarily due to the increase in loans held-for-portfolio and the payoff of one FHLB borrowing, partially offset by an increase in deposits.

    Investment securities decreased $251 thousand, or 2.5%, to $9.9 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $10.2 million at September 30, 2024, and decreased $533 thousand, or 5.1%, from $10.5 million at December 31, 2023. Held-to-maturity securities totaled $2.1 million at both December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, and totaled $2.2 million at December 31, 2023. Available-for-sale securities totaled $7.8 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $8.0 million at September 30, 2024 and $8.3 million at December 31, 2023.

    Loans held-for-portfolio were $900.2 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $901.7 million at September 30, 2024 and $894.5 million at December 31, 2023.

    Nonperforming assets (“NPAs”), which are comprised of nonaccrual loans (including nonperforming modified loans), other real estate owned (“OREO”) and other repossessed assets, decreased $1.1 million, or 12.9%, to $7.5 million at December 31, 2024, from $8.6 million at September 30, 2024 and increased $3.4 million, or 81.3%, from $4.1 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease in NPAs from September 30, 2024 was primarily due to the payoff of seven loans totaling $1.2 million, one loan totaling $76 thousand returning to accrual status, and sale of one other real estate owned property for $115 thousand for a small net gain on sale, partially offset by the addition of seven loans totaling $326 thousand to nonaccrual. The increase in NPAs from one year ago was primarily due to the placement of an additional $9.3 million of loans on nonaccrual status, which included a $3.7 million matured commercial real estate loan where the borrower is in the process of securing financing from another lender, and a $2.4 million floating home loan, all of which are well secured. These additions were partially offset by payoffs totaling $4.2 million, the return of $784 thousand of loans to accrual status, charge-offs of $142 thousand, the sale of two other real estate owned properties for $685 thousand, and normal loan payments.

    NPAs to total assets were 0.75%, 0.78% and 0.42% at December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans outstanding was 0.94% at December 31, 2024, compared to 0.95% at September 30, 2024 and 0.98% at December 31, 2023. Net loan charge-offs for the fourth quarter of 2024 totaled $13 thousand, compared to $14 thousand for the third quarter of 2024, and $15 thousand for the fourth quarter of 2023.

    The following table summarizes our NPAs at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

      December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
    Nonperforming Loans:                  
    One-to-four family $ 537     $ 745     $ 822     $ 835     $ 1,108  
    Home equity loans   298       338       342       83       84  
    Commercial and multifamily   3,734       4,719       5,161       4,747       —  
    Construction and land   24       25       28       29       —  
    Manufactured homes   521       230       136       166       228  
    Floating homes   2,363       2,377       2,417       3,192       —  
    Commercial business   11       23       —       —       2,135  
    Other consumer   3       32       3       1       1  
    Total nonperforming loans   7,491       8,489       8,909       9,053       3,556  
    OREO and Other Repossessed Assets:                  
    Commercial and multifamily   —       —       —       575       575  
    Manufactured homes   —       115       115       115       —  
    Total OREO and repossessed assets   —       115       115       690       575  
    Total NPAs $ 7,491     $ 8,604     $ 9,024     $ 9,743     $ 4,131  
                       
    Percentage of Nonperforming Loans:                  
    One-to-four family   7.3 %     8.7 %     9.1 %     8.5 %     26.9 %
    Home equity loans   4.0       3.9       3.8       0.9       2.0  
    Commercial and multifamily   49.8       54.8       57.2       48.7       —  
    Construction and land   0.3       0.3       0.3       0.3       —  
    Manufactured homes   7.0       2.7       1.5       1.7       5.5  
    Floating homes   31.5       27.6       26.8       32.8       —  
    Commercial business   0.1       0.3       —       —       51.7  
    Other consumer   —       0.4       —       —       —  
    Total nonperforming loans   100.0       98.7       98.7       92.9       86.1  
    Percentage of OREO and Other Repossessed Assets:                  
    Commercial and multifamily   —       —       —       5.9       13.9  
    Manufactured homes   —       1.3       1.3       1.2       —  
    Total OREO and repossessed assets   —       1.3       1.3       7.1       13.9  
    Total NPAs   100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %

    The following table summarizes the allowance for credit losses at the dates and for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands, unaudited):

      At or For the Quarter Ended:
      December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
    Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans                  
    Balance at beginning of period $ 8,585     $ 8,493     $ 8,598     $ 8,760     $ 8,438  
    (Release of) provision for credit losses during the period   (73 )     106       (88 )     (106 )     337  
    Net charge-offs during the period   (13 )     (14 )     (17 )     (56 )     (15 )
    Balance at end of period $ 8,499     $ 8,585     $ 8,493     $ 8,598     $ 8,760  
    Allowance for Credit Losses on Unfunded Loan Commitments                  
    Balance at beginning of period $ 147     $ 245     $ 266     $ 193     $ 557  
    Provision for (release of) provision for credit losses during the period   87       (98 )     (21 )     73       (364 )
    Balance at end of period   234       147       245       266       193  
    Allowance for Credit Losses $ 8,733     $ 8,732     $ 8,738     $ 8,864     $ 8,953  
    Allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans   0.94 %     0.95 %     0.96 %     0.96 %     0.98 %
    Allowance for credit losses to total loans   0.97 %     0.97 %     0.98 %     0.99 %     1.00 %
    Allowance for credit losses on loans to total nonperforming loans   113.46 %     101.13 %     95.33 %     94.97 %     246.34 %
    Allowance for credit losses to total nonperforming loans   116.58 %     102.86 %     98.08 %     97.91 %     251.77 %

    Total deposits decreased $92.4 million, or 9.9%, to $837.8 million at December 31, 2024, from $930.2 million at September 30, 2024 and increased $11.3 million, or 1.4%, from $826.5 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease in total deposits compared to the prior quarter-end was primarily a result of the movement of reciprocal deposits off balance sheet for strategic objectives at year-end, followed by the return of those deposits to our balance sheet in the first quarter of 2025, and a decrease in one high cost money market depositor relationship as part of our strategic decision to decrease our overall cost of funds. Noninterest-bearing deposits increased $2.8 million, or 2.2%, to $132.5 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $129.7 million at September 30, 2024 and increased $5.8 million, or 4.6%, from $126.7 million at December 31, 2023. Noninterest-bearing deposits represented 15.8%, 14.0% and 15.3% of total deposits at December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

    FHLB advances totaled $25.0 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $40.0 million at both September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023. The decrease from both prior dated was due to the repayment of a $15.0 million FHLB advance that matured in November 2024. FHLB advances are primarily used to support organic loan growth and to maintain liquidity ratios in line with our asset/liability objectives. FHLB advances outstanding at December 31, 2024 had maturities ranging from early 2026 through early 2028. Subordinated notes, net totaled $11.8 million at each of December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

    Stockholders’ equity totaled $103.7 million at December 31, 2024, an increase of $1.4 million, or 1.4%, from $102.2 million at September 30, 2024, and an increase of $3.0 million, or 3.0%, from $100.7 million at December 31, 2023. The increase in stockholders’ equity from September 30, 2024 was primarily the result of $1.9 million of net income earned during the current quarter, $98 thousand in share-based compensation, and $19 thousand in common stock options exercised, partially offset by a $122 thousand increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax and the payment of $486 thousand in cash dividends to the Company’s stockholders.

    Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company, is the parent company of Sound Community Bank, which is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and has full-service branches in Seattle, Tacoma, Mountlake Terrace, Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Ludlow and University Place. Sound Community Bank is a Fannie Mae Approved Lender and Seller/Servicer with one loan production office located in the Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle. For more information, please visit www.soundcb.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

    When used in this press release and in documents filed or furnished by Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in the Company’s other press releases or other public or stockholder communications, and in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” “intends” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements, which are based on various underlying assumptions and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other unknown factors, may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events and may turn out to be wrong because of inaccurate assumptions we might make, because of the factors listed below or because of other factors that we cannot foresee that could cause our actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.

    Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, include, but are not limited to:adverse impacts to economic conditions in the Company’s local market areas, other markets where the Company has lending relationships, or other aspects of the Company’s business operations or financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of employment levels, labor shortages and the effects of inflation or deflation, a recession or slowed economic growth, as well as supply chain disruptions; changes in the interest rate environment, including increases and decreases in the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the Federal Reserve) benchmark rate and the duration at which such interest rate levels are maintained, which could adversely affect our revenues and expenses, the values of our assets and obligations, and the availability and cost of capital and liquidity; the impact of inflation and the current and future monetary policies of the Federal Reserve in response thereto; the effects of any federal government shutdown; the impact of bank failures or adverse developments at other banks and related negative press about the banking industry in general on investor and depositor sentiment; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; fluctuations in interest rates; the risks of lending and investing activities, including changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses; the Company’s ability to access cost-effective funding; fluctuations in real estate values and both residential and commercial real estate market conditions; demand for loans and deposits in the Company’s market area; secondary market conditions for loans;expectations regarding key growth initiatives and strategic priorities; environmental, social and governance goals and targets; results of examinations of the Company or the Bank by their regulators; increased competition; changes in management’s business strategies; legislative changes; changes in the regulatory and tax environments in which the Company operates; disruptions, security breaches, or other adverse events, failures or interruptions in, or attacks on, our information technology systems or on our third-party vendors; the potential imposition of new tariffs or changes to existing trade policies that could affect economic activity or specific industry sector; the effects of climate change, severe weather events, natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics and other public health crises, acts of war or terrorism, civil unrest and other external events on our business; and other factors described in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed with or furnished to the SEC, which are available at www.soundcb.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The risks inherent in these factors could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company and could negatively affect the Company’s operating and stock performance.

    The Company does not undertake—and specifically disclaims any obligation—to revise any forward-looking statement to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statement.

    CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
    (Dollars in thousands, unaudited)
        For the Quarter Ended
        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
    Interest income   $ 14,736     $ 14,838   $ 14,039     $ 13,760     $ 13,337  
    Interest expense     6,516       6,965     6,591       6,300       5,770  
    Net interest income     8,220       7,873     7,448       7,460       7,567  
    Provision for (release of) credit losses     14       8     (109 )     (33 )     (27 )
    Net interest income after provision for (release of) credit losses     8,206       7,865     7,557       7,493       7,594  
    Noninterest income:                    
    Service charges and fee income     619       628     761       612       576  
    Earnings on bank-owned life insurance     127       186     134       177       222  
    Mortgage servicing income     277       280     279       282       288  
    Fair value adjustment on mortgage servicing rights     77       101     (116 )     (65 )     (96 )
    Net gain on sale of loans     53       40     74       90       76  
    Other income     7       —     30       —       —  
    Total noninterest income     1,160       1,235     1,162       1,096       1,066  
    Noninterest expense:                    
    Salaries and benefits     3,920       4,469     4,658       4,543       3,802  
    Operations     1,329       1,540     1,569       1,457       1,537  
    Regulatory assessments     189       189     220       189       198  
    Occupancy     409       414     397       444       458  
    Data processing     1,232       1,067     910       1,017       1,311  
    Net (gain) loss on OREO and repossessed assets     (21 )     —     (17 )     6       —  
    Total noninterest expense     7,058       7,679     7,737       7,656       7,306  
    Income before provision for income taxes     2,308       1,421     982       933       1,354  
    Provision for income taxes     389       267     187       163       143  
    Net income   $ 1,919     $ 1,154   $ 795     $ 770     $ 1,211  
    CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
    (Dollars in thousands, unaudited)
         
        For theYear Ended December 31
          2024       2023  
    Interest income   $ 57,374     $ 50,609  
    Interest expense     26,372       16,759  
    Net interest income     31,002       33,850  
    (Release of) provision for credit losses     (120 )     (273 )
    Net interest income after (release of) provision for credit losses     31,122       34,123  
    Noninterest income:        
    Service charges and fee income     2,620       2,527  
    Earnings on bank-owned life insurance     625       1,179  
    Mortgage servicing income     1,118       1,179  
    Fair value adjustment on mortgage servicing rights     (4 )     (219 )
    Net gain on sale of loans     258       340  
    Other income     38       —  
    Total noninterest income     4,655       5,006  
    Noninterest expense:        
    Salaries and benefits     17,590       17,135  
    Operations     5,894       6,095  
    Regulatory assessments     787       688  
    Occupancy     1,665       1,810  
    Data processing     4,226       4,388  
    Net (gain) loss on OREO and repossessed assets     (31 )     13  
    Total noninterest expense     30,131       30,129  
    Income before provision for income taxes     5,646       9,000  
    Provision for income taxes     1,006       1,561  
    Net income   $ 4,640     $ 7,439  
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (Dollars in thousands, unaudited)
        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
    ASSETS                    
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 43,641     $ 148,930     $ 135,111     $ 137,977     $ 49,690  
    Available-for-sale securities, at fair value     7,790       8,032       7,996       8,115       8,287  
    Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost     2,130       2,139       2,147       2,157       2,166  
    Loans held-for-sale     487       65       257       351       603  
    Loans held-for-portfolio     900,171       901,733       889,274       897,877       894,478  
    Allowance for credit losses – loans     (8,499 )     (8,585 )     (8,493 )     (8,598 )     (8,760 )
    Total loans held-for-portfolio, net     891,672       893,148       880,781       889,279       885,718  
    Accrued interest receivable     3,471       3,705       3,413       3,617       3,452  
    Bank-owned life insurance, net     22,490       22,363       22,172       22,037       21,860  
    Other real estate owned (“OREO”) and other repossessed assets, net     —       115       115       690       575  
    Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value     4,769       4,665       4,540       4,612       4,632  
    Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock, at cost     1,730       2,405       2,406       2,406       2,396  
    Premises and equipment, net     4,697       4,807       4,906       6,685       5,240  
    Right-of-use assets     3,725       3,779       4,020       4,259       4,496  
    Other assets     7,031       6,777       6,995       4,500       6,106  
    TOTAL ASSETS   $ 993,633     $ 1,100,930     $ 1,074,859     $ 1,086,685     $ 995,221  
    LIABILITIES                    
    Interest-bearing deposits   $ 705,267     $ 800,480     $ 781,854     $ 788,217     $ 699,813  
    Noninterest-bearing deposits     132,532       129,717       124,915       128,666       126,726  
    Total deposits     837,799       930,197       906,769       916,883       826,539  
    Borrowings     25,000       40,000       40,000       40,000       40,000  
    Accrued interest payable     765       908       760       719       817  
    Lease liabilities     4,013       4,079       4,328       4,576       4,821  
    Other liabilities     9,371       9,711       9,105       9,578       9,563  
    Advance payments from borrowers for taxes and insurance     1,260       2,047       812       2,209       1,110  
    Subordinated notes, net     11,759       11,749       11,738       11,728       11,717  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES     889,967       998,691       973,512       985,693       894,567  
    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:                    
    Common stock     25       25       25       25       25  
    Additional paid-in capital     28,413       28,296       28,198       28,110       27,990  
    Retained earnings     76,272       74,840       74,173       73,907       73,627  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax     (1,044 )     (922 )     (1,049 )     (1,050 )     (988 )
    TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     103,666       102,239       101,347       100,992       100,654  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   $ 993,633     $ 1,100,930     $ 1,074,859     $ 1,086,685     $ 995,221  
    KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS
    (unaudited)
        For the Quarter Ended
        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
    Annualized return on average assets   0.70 %   0.42 %   0.30 %   0.29 %   0.46 %
    Annualized return on average equity   7.40 %   4.50 %   3.17 %   3.06 %   4.78 %
    Annualized net interest margin(1)   3.13 %   2.98 %   2.92 %   2.95 %   3.04 %
    Annualized efficiency ratio(2)   75.25 %   84.31 %   89.86 %   89.48 %   84.63 %

    (1)   Net interest income divided by average interest earning assets.
    (2)   Noninterest expense divided by total revenue (net interest income and noninterest income).

    PER COMMON SHARE DATA
    (unaudited)
        At or For the Quarter Ended
        December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   June 30, 2024   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
    Basic earnings per share   $ 0.75   $ 0.45   $ 0.31   $ 0.30   $ 0.47
    Diluted earnings per share   $ 0.74   $ 0.45   $ 0.31   $ 0.30   $ 0.47
    Weighted-average basic shares outstanding     2,547,210     2,544,233     2,540,538     2,539,213     2,542,175
    Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding     2,578,771     2,569,368     2,559,015     2,556,958     2,560,656
    Common shares outstanding at period-end     2,564,907     2,564,095     2,557,284     2,558,546     2,549,427
    Book value per share   $ 40.42   $ 39.87   $ 39.63   $ 39.47   $ 39.48

    AVERAGE BALANCE, AVERAGE YIELD EARNED, AND AVERAGE RATE PAID
    (Dollars in thousands, unaudited)

    The following tables present, for the periods indicated, the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates. Income and yields on tax-exempt obligations have not been computed on a tax equivalent basis. All average balances are daily average balances. Nonaccrual loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield for the period they have been on nonaccrual (dollars in thousands).

      Three Months Ended
      December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
      Average Outstanding Balance   Interest Earned/
    Paid    		   Yield/
    Rate    		   Average Outstanding Balance   Interest Earned/
    Paid    		   Yield/
    Rate    		   Average Outstanding Balance   Interest Earned/
    Paid    		   Yield/
    Rate
    Interest-Earning Assets:                                  
    Loans receivable $ 900,832     $ 13,070   5.77 %   $ 898,570     $ 12,876   5.70 %   $ 884,677     $ 12,033   5.40 %
    Interest-earning cash   130,412       1,534   4.68 %     138,240       1,830   5.27 %     88,401       1,175   5.27 %
    Investments   13,263       132   3.96 %     13,806       132   3.80 %     14,479       129   3.53 %
    Total interest-earning assets $ 1,044,507       14,736   5.61 %     1,050,616     $ 14,838   5.62 %   $ 987,557       13,337   5.36 %
    Interest-Bearing Liabilities:                                  
    Savings and money market accounts $ 350,495       2,476   2.81 %   $ 340,281       2,688   3.14 %   $ 258,583       1,586   2.43 %
    Demand and NOW accounts   144,470       128   0.35 %     148,252       151   0.41 %     169,816       149   0.35 %
    Certificate accounts   301,293       3,413   4.51 %     303,632       3,524   4.62 %     300,042       3,436   4.54 %
    Subordinated notes   11,756       168   5.69 %     11,745       168   5.69 %     11,714       168   5.69 %
    Borrowings   30,546       331   4.31 %     40,000       434   4.32 %     40,109       431   4.26 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 838,560       6,516   3.09 %   $ 843,910       6,965   3.28 %   $ 780,264       5,770   2.93 %
    Net interest income/spread     $ 8,220   2.52 %       $ 7,873   2.34 %       $ 7,567   2.42 %
    Net interest margin         3.13 %           2.98 %           3.04 %
                                       
    Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities   125 %             124 %             127 %        
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 130,476             $ 132,762             $ 134,857          
    Total deposits   926,734     $ 6,017   2.58 %     924,927     $ 6,363   2.74 %     863,298     $ 5,171   2.38 %
    Total funding(1)   969,036       6,516   2.68 %     976,672       6,965   2.84 %     915,121       5,770   2.50 %

    (1)   Total funding is the sum of average interest-bearing liabilities and average noninterest-bearing deposits. The cost of total funding is calculated as annualized total interest expense divided by average total funding.

      Year Ended
      December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
      Average
    Outstanding Balance    		   Interest Earned/Paid   Yield/Rate   Average
    Outstanding Balance    		   Interest Earned/Paid   Yield/Rate
    Interest-Earning Assets:                      
    Loans receivable $ 896,690     $ 50,499   5.63 %   $ 870,227     $ 46,470   5.34 %
    Interest-earning cash   124,259       6,367   5.12 %     74,708       3,621   4.85 %
    Investments   12,468       508   4.07 %     13,661       518   3.79 %
    Total interest-earning assets $ 1,033,417       57,374   5.55 %   $ 958,596       50,609   5.28 %
    Interest-Bearing Liabilities:                      
    Savings and money market accounts $ 319,314       9,145   2.86 %   $ 194,810       2,783   1.43 %
    Demand and NOW accounts   151,528       568   0.37 %     204,922       736   0.36 %
    Certificate accounts   309,441       14,363   4.64 %     280,238       10,617   3.79 %
    Subordinated notes   11,740       672   5.72 %     11,698       672   5.74 %
    Borrowings   37,623       1,624   4.32 %     43,977       1,951   4.44 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 829,646       26,372   3.18 %   $ 735,645       16,759   2.28 %
    Net interest income/spread     $ 31,002   2.37 %       $ 33,850   3.00 %
    Net interest margin         3.00 %           3.53 %
                           
    Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities   125 %             130 %        
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 131,141             $ 154,448          
    Total deposits   911,424     $ 24,076   2.64 %     834,418     $ 14,136   1.69 %
    Total funding(1)   960,787       26,372   2.74 %     890,093       16,759   1.88 %

    (1)   Total funding is the sum of average interest-bearing liabilities and average noninterest-bearing deposits. The cost of total funding is calculated as annualized total interest expense divided by average total funding.

    LOANS
    (Dollars in thousands, unaudited)
        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
    Real estate loans:                    
    One-to-four family   $ 269,684     $ 271,702     $ 268,488     $ 279,213     $ 279,448  
    Home equity     26,686       25,199       26,185       24,380       23,073  
    Commercial and multifamily     371,516       358,587       342,632       324,483       315,280  
    Construction and land     73,077       85,724       96,962       111,726       126,758  
    Total real estate loans     740,963       741,212       734,267       739,802       744,559  
    Consumer Loans:                    
    Manufactured homes     41,128       40,371       38,953       37,583       36,193  
    Floating homes     86,411       86,155       81,622       84,237       75,108  
    Other consumer     17,720       18,266       18,422       18,847       19,612  
    Total consumer loans     145,259       144,792       138,997       140,667       130,913  
    Commercial business loans     15,605       17,481       17,860       19,075       20,688  
    Total loans     901,827       903,485       891,124       899,544       896,160  
    Less:                    
    Premiums     718       736       754       808       829  
    Deferred fees, net     (2,374 )     (2,488 )     (2,604 )     (2,475 )     (2,511 )
    Allowance for credit losses – loans     (8,499 )     (8,585 )     (8,493 )     (8,598 )     (8,760 )
    Total loans held-for-portfolio, net   $ 891,672     $ 893,148     $ 880,781     $ 889,279     $ 885,718  
    DEPOSITS
    (Dollars in thousands, unaudited)
        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
    Noninterest-bearing demand   $ 132,532   $ 129,717   $ 124,915   $ 128,666   $ 126,726
    Interest-bearing demand     142,126     148,740     152,829     159,178     168,346
    Savings     61,252     61,455     63,368     65,723     69,461
    Money market(1)     206,067     285,655     253,873     241,976     154,044
    Certificates     295,822     304,630     311,784     321,340     307,962
    Total deposits   $ 837,799   $ 930,197   $ 906,769   $ 916,883   $ 826,539

    (1)   Includes $5.0 million of brokered deposits at December 31, 2023. 

    CREDIT QUALITY DATA
    (Dollars in thousands, unaudited)
        At or For the Quarter Ended
        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
    Total nonperforming loans   $ 7,491     $ 8,489     $ 8,909     $ 9,053     $ 3,556  
    OREO and other repossessed assets     —       115       115       690       575  
    Total nonperforming assets   $ 7,491     $ 8,604     $ 9,024     $ 9,743     $ 4,131  
    Net charge-offs during the quarter   $ (13 )   $ (14 )   $ (17 )   $ (56 )   $ (15 )
    Provision for (release of) credit losses during the quarter     14       8       (109 )     (33 )     (27 )
    Allowance for credit losses – loans     8,499       8,585       8,493       8,598       8,760  
    Allowance for credit losses – loans to total loans     0.94 %     0.95 %     0.96 %     0.96 %     0.98 %
    Allowance for credit losses – loans to total nonperforming loans     113.46 %     101.13 %     95.33 %     94.97 %     246.34 %
    Nonperforming loans to total loans     0.83 %     0.94 %     1.00 %     1.01 %     0.40 %
    Nonperforming assets to total assets     0.75 %     0.78 %     0.84 %     0.90 %     0.42 %
    OTHER STATISTICS
    (Dollars in thousands, unaudited)
        At or For the Quarter Ended
        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
                         
    Total loans to total deposits     107.64 %     97.13 %     98.27 %     98.11 %     108.42 %
    Noninterest-bearing deposits to total deposits     15.82 %     13.95 %     13.78 %     14.03 %     15.33 %
                         
    Average total assets for the quarter   $ 1,089,067     $ 1,095,404     $ 1,070,579     $ 1,062,036     $ 1,033,985  
    Average total equity for the quarter   $ 103,181     $ 102,059     $ 100,961     $ 101,292     $ 100,612  

    Contact

    Financial:    
    Wes Ochs      
    Executive Vice President/CFO    
    (206) 436-8587      
           
    Media:    
    Laurie Stewart      
    President/CEO    
    (206) 436-1495      
           

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  • MIL-OSI: National Fuel Reports First Quarter Earnings

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Fuel Gas Company (“National Fuel” or the “Company”) (NYSE:NFG) today announced consolidated results for the first quarter of its 2025 fiscal year.

    FISCAL 2025 FIRST QUARTER SUMMARY

    • GAAP net income of $45.0 million (or $0.49 per share), which includes $104.6 million in non-cash, after-tax impairment charges in the Exploration & Production segment, compared to GAAP net income of $133.0 million (or $1.44 per share) in the prior year.
    • Adjusted operating results of $151.9 million (or $1.66 per share), an increase of 14%, or $16.7 million ($0.20 per share), compared to the prior year. See non-GAAP reconciliation on page 2.
    • Pipeline & Storage segment net income increased $8.4 million, or 35%, compared to the prior year, primarily due to the settlement of the Supply Corporation rate case, which led to increased rates effective February 1, 2024.
    • Utility segment net income increased $5.9 million, or 22%, compared to the prior year driven by a three-year settlement of a rate proceeding in the Company’s New York jurisdiction, which led to increased rates starting October 1, 2024.
    • E&P segment adjusted operating results increased $2.6 million, or 5%, compared to the prior year, supported by hedging-related gains, which more than offset the $0.08 per MMBtu decrease in the weighted average natural gas price compared to the prior year.
    • The Company repurchased $34 million of common stock during the quarter, which brings the total amount repurchased to $99 million, or 1.7 million shares, under the $200 million share buyback program, authorized in March 2024.
    • The Company is increasing its guidance for fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings per share to a range of $6.50 to $7.00 as a result of higher forecasted natural gas prices and ongoing improvements in the outlook for each segment.

    MANAGEMENT COMMENTS

    David P. Bauer, President and CEO of National Fuel Gas Company, stated: “Fiscal 2025 is off to a great start for National Fuel, with each business contributing to our strong consolidated adjusted operating results.

    “In our regulated segments, we are delivering on our long-term growth outlook, with adjusted earnings per share in the quarter increasing approximately 30% compared to the prior year. The recent approval of our rate case settlement in our New York utility jurisdiction, which extends through 2027, combined with the ongoing benefits from ratemaking activity in our Pennsylvania utility territory and at Supply Corporation, gives us further confidence in our 7% to 10% earnings growth projections over the next three years. Furthermore, our integrated upstream and gathering operations in the Eastern Development Area (“EDA”) continue to exceed expectations, with the combination of strong operational execution and our highly-prolific assets. This differentiated ability to drive capital efficiency improvements alongside a rising price outlook for natural gas positions these businesses to deliver strong results in the coming years. We expect that these tailwinds will contribute to rising free cash flow across the system and deliver significant value to National Fuel shareholders.”

    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP EARNINGS TO ADJUSTED OPERATING RESULTS

           
      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
    (in thousands except per share amounts) 2024   2023
    Reported GAAP Earnings $ 44,986     $ 133,020  
    Items impacting comparability:      
    Impairment of assets (E&P)   141,802       —  
    Tax impact of impairment of assets   (37,169 )     —  
    Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative asset (E&P)   349       4,198  
    Tax impact of unrealized (gain) loss on derivative asset   (94 )     (1,151 )
    Unrealized (gain) loss on other investments (Corporate / All Other)   2,617       (1,049 )
    Tax impact of unrealized (gain) loss on other investments   (550 )     220  
    Adjusted Operating Results $ 151,941     $ 135,238  
           
    Reported GAAP Earnings Per Share $ 0.49     $ 1.44  
    Items impacting comparability:      
    Impairment of assets, net of tax (E&P)   1.14       —  
    Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative asset, net of tax (E&P)   —       0.03  
    Unrealized (gain) loss on other investments, net of tax (Corporate / All Other)   0.02       (0.01 )
    Rounding   0.01       —  
    Adjusted Operating Results Per Share $ 1.66     $ 1.46  
                   

    FISCAL 2025 GUIDANCE UPDATE

    National Fuel is increasing its guidance for fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings per share, which are now expected to be within a range of $6.50 to $7.00. This updated range incorporates better than expected results in the first quarter along with the anticipated impact of higher natural gas prices and higher production in the Exploration and Production segment for the remainder of the fiscal year. The Company is now assuming NYMEX natural gas prices will average $3.50 per MMBtu for the remaining nine months of fiscal 2025, an increase of $0.70 from the $2.80 per MMBtu assumed in previous guidance. This updated natural gas price projection approximates the current NYMEX forward curve at this time, however; given the continued volatility in NYMEX natural gas prices, the Company is providing the following sensitivities to its adjusted operating results guidance range:

    NYMEX Assumption 
    Remaining 9 months 
    ($/MMBtu)    		 Fiscal 2025 
    Adjusted Earnings 
    Per Share Sensitivities
    $3.00 $6.15 – $6.65
    $3.50 $6.50 – $7.00
    $4.00 $6.90 – $7.40

    The Company’s production guidance for fiscal 2025 is now expected to be in the range of 410 to 425 Bcfe, an increase of 7.5 Bcfe, or 2%, at the midpoint compared to previous guidance. The revised production guidance is principally a result of ongoing improvements in Seneca’s well results and additional operational efficiencies in the highly prolific EDA. This is also expected to result in increased Gathering segment revenue, relative to the Company’s prior projections, and as a result the Company has increased the midpoint of its guidance range by $5 million. While the Company’s guidance does not incorporate any future price-related curtailments, with 87% of its projected fiscal 2025 production linked to firm sales contracts, Seneca has limited exposure to in-basin markets. Further, 71% of expected production for the balance of the fiscal year is either matched by a financial hedge, including a combination of swaps and no-cost collars, or was entered into at a fixed price, both of which provide price certainty for that production.

    Additionally, as a result of operational improvements, the Company is revising Seneca’s capital expenditure guidance range downward to $495 million to $515 million, or $505 million at the midpoint, which is a $5 million decrease from the midpoint of the Company’s previous guidance.

    The Company’s other fiscal 2025 guidance assumptions remain largely unchanged and are detailed in the table on page 7.

    DISCUSSION OF FIRST QUARTER RESULTS BY SEGMENT

    The following earnings discussion of each operating segment for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 is summarized in a tabular form on pages 8 and 9 of this report. It may be helpful to refer to those tables while reviewing this discussion.

    Note that management defines adjusted operating results as reported GAAP earnings adjusted for items impacting comparability, and adjusted EBITDA as reported GAAP earnings before the following items: interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization, other income and deductions, impairments, and other items reflected in operating income that impact comparability.

    Upstream Business

    Exploration and Production Segment

    The Exploration and Production segment operations are carried out by Seneca Resources Company, LLC (“Seneca”). Seneca explores for, develops and produces primarily natural gas reserves in Pennsylvania.

      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
    (in thousands) 2024   2023   Variance
    GAAP Earnings $ (46,777 )   $ 52,483   $ (99,260 )
    Impairment of assets, net of tax   104,633       —     104,633  
    Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative asset, net of tax   255       3,047     (2,792 )
    Adjusted Operating Results $ 58,111     $ 55,530   $ 2,581  
               
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 156,645     $ 159,970   $ (3,325 )
                         

    Seneca’s first quarter GAAP earnings decreased $99.3 million versus the prior year. This was driven by non-cash, pre-tax impairment charges of $141.8 million ($104.6 million after-tax), the majority of which is related to a “ceiling test” impairment which required Seneca to write-down the book value of its reserves under the full cost method of accounting. For purposes of the ceiling test, the 12-month average of first day of the month pricing for NYMEX natural gas for the period ended December 31, 2024 was $2.13 per MMBtu.

    Excluding impairments, as well as the net impact of unrealized losses related to reductions in the fair value of contingent consideration received in connection with the June 2022 divestiture of Seneca’s California assets (see table above), Seneca’s adjusted operating results increased $2.6 million primarily due to higher realized natural gas prices after the impact of hedging and lower per unit operating expenses, partially offset by lower natural gas production.

    During the first quarter, Seneca produced 97.7 Bcf of natural gas, a decrease of 3.0 Bcf, or 3%, from the prior year. Compared to the preceding fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, production in the first quarter is higher by 5.8 Bcf, or 6%. Early in the quarter, Seneca curtailed approximately 1 Bcf of production due to low in-basin pricing. Production in the quarter was lower than the prior year largely due to the timing of turn in line dates for new wells between fiscal years.

    Seneca’s average realized natural gas price, after the impact of hedging and transportation costs, was $2.53 per Mcf, an increase of $0.02 per Mcf from the prior year. Seneca recorded hedging gains of $29.7 million, or an uplift of $0.30 per Mcf, during the quarter, which more than offset a $0.08 per Mcf decrease in pre-hedge natural gas price realizations versus the prior year.

    On a per unit basis, first quarter Lease Operating Expense (“LOE”) was $0.67 per Mcf, consistent with the prior year. LOE included $55.0 million ($0.56 per Mcf) for gathering and compression services from the Company’s Gathering segment to connect Seneca’s production to sales points along interstate pipelines. General and Administrative Expense (“G&A”) was $0.20 per Mcf, an increase of $0.02 per Mcf compared to the prior year driven by the combination of higher personnel costs and modestly lower production. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Expense (“DD&A”) was $0.65 per Mcf, a decrease of $0.06 per Mcf from the prior year largely due to ceiling test impairments recorded in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2024 that lowered Seneca’s full cost pool depletable base.

    Midstream Businesses

    Pipeline and Storage Segment

    The Pipeline and Storage segment’s operations are carried out by National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (“Supply Corporation”) and Empire Pipeline, Inc. (“Empire”). The Pipeline and Storage segment provides natural gas transportation and storage services to affiliated and non-affiliated companies through an integrated system of pipelines and underground natural gas storage fields in western New York and Pennsylvania.

      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
    (in thousands) 2024   2023   Variance
    GAAP Earnings $ 32,454   $ 24,055   $ 8,399
               
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 70,953   $ 59,142   $ 11,811
                     

    The Pipeline and Storage segment’s first quarter GAAP earnings increased $8.4 million versus the prior year primarily due to higher operating revenues, partly offset by higher operation and maintenance (“O&M”) expense.

    The increase in operating revenues of $12.2 million, or 13%, was primarily attributable to an increase in Supply Corporation’s transportation and storage rates effective February 1, 2024, in accordance with its rate settlement, which was approved in fiscal 2024. O&M expense increased $1.1 million primarily due to higher pipeline integrity and labor-related costs.

    Gathering Segment

    The Gathering segment’s operations are carried out by National Fuel Gas Midstream Company, LLC’s limited liability companies. The Gathering segment constructs, owns and operates natural gas gathering pipelines and compression facilities in the Appalachian region, which delivers Seneca and other non-affiliated Appalachian production to the interstate pipeline system.

      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
    (in thousands) 2024   2023   Variance
    GAAP Earnings $ 27,145   $ 28,825   $ (1,680 )
               
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 51,936   $ 53,061   $ (1,125 )
                       

    The Gathering segment’s first quarter GAAP earnings decreased $1.7 million versus the prior year due to lower operating revenues and higher DD&A expense.

    Operating revenues decreased $1.5 million, or 2%, primarily due to a decrease in throughput from Seneca. DD&A expense increased $1.1 million primarily due to higher average depreciable plant in service compared to the prior year.

    Downstream Business

    Utility Segment

    The Utility segment operations are carried out by National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (“Distribution Corporation”), which sells or transports natural gas to customers located in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania.

      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
    (in thousands) 2024   2023   Variance
    GAAP Earnings $ 32,499   $ 26,551   $ 5,948
               
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 60,665   $ 53,366   $ 7,299
                     

    The Utility segment’s first quarter GAAP earnings increased $5.9 million, or 22%, primarily as a result of the implementation of the recent rate case order in the Utility’s New York jurisdiction.

    For the quarter, customer margin (operating revenues less purchased gas sold) increased $9.1 million, primarily due to the aforementioned rate case in Distribution Corporation’s New York jurisdiction, for which a settlement became effective October 1, 2024. Other income, which was also impacted by the rate settlement, increased $4.0 million. This was in large part due to the recognition of non-service pension and post-retirement benefit income that is offset with a corresponding reduction in new base rates and as a result, has no effect on net income.

    O&M expense increased by $1.6 million, primarily driven by higher personnel costs, partially offset by a reduction related to amortizations of certain regulatory assets as a result of the New York rate settlement. DD&A expense increased $0.8 million primarily due to higher average depreciable plant in service compared to the prior year. Interest expense increased $2.3 million primarily due to a higher average amount of net borrowings.

    Corporate and All Other

    The Company’s operations that are included in Corporate and All Other generated a combined net loss of $0.3 million in the current-year first quarter, which was $1.4 million lower than combined earnings of $1.1 million in the prior-year first quarter. The reduction in earnings during the quarter was primarily driven by unrealized losses recorded on investment securities that fund non-qualified retirement benefit plans.

    EARNINGS TELECONFERENCE

    A conference call to discuss the results will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET. All participants must pre-register to join this conference using the Participant Registration link. A webcast link to the conference call will be provided under the Events Calendar on the NFG Investor Relations website at investor.nationalfuelgas.com. A replay will be available following the call through the end of the day, Thursday, February 6, 2025. To access the replay, dial 1-866-813-9403 and provide Access Code 245940.

    National Fuel is an integrated energy company reporting financial results for four operating segments: Exploration and Production, Pipeline and Storage, Gathering, and Utility. Additional information about National Fuel is available at www.nationalfuel.com.

    Certain statements contained herein, including statements identified by the use of the words “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “believes,” “seeks,” “will,” “may” and similar expressions, and statements which are other than statements of historical facts, are “forward-looking statements” as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The Company’s expectations, beliefs and projections contained herein are expressed in good faith and are believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that such expectations, beliefs or projections will result or be achieved or accomplished. In addition to other factors, the following are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements: impairments under the SEC’s full cost ceiling test for natural gas reserves; changes in the price of natural gas; changes in laws, regulations or judicial interpretations to which the Company is subject, including those involving derivatives, taxes, safety, employment, climate change, other environmental matters, real property, and exploration and production activities such as hydraulic fracturing; governmental/regulatory actions, initiatives and proceedings, including those involving rate cases (which address, among other things, target rates of return, rate design, retained natural gas and system modernization), environmental/safety requirements, affiliate relationships, industry structure, and franchise renewal; the Company’s ability to estimate accurately the time and resources necessary to meet emissions targets; governmental/regulatory actions and/or market pressures to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas; changes in economic conditions, including inflationary pressures, supply chain issues, liquidity challenges, and global, national or regional recessions, and their effect on the demand for, and customers’ ability to pay for, the Company’s products and services; the creditworthiness or performance of the Company’s key suppliers, customers and counterparties; financial and economic conditions, including the availability of credit, and occurrences affecting the Company’s ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms for working capital, capital expenditures and other investments, including any downgrades in the Company’s credit ratings and changes in interest rates and other capital market conditions; changes in price differentials between similar quantities of natural gas sold at different geographic locations, and the effect of such changes on commodity production, revenues and demand for pipeline transportation capacity to or from such locations; the impact of information technology disruptions, cybersecurity or data security breaches; factors affecting the Company’s ability to successfully identify, drill for and produce economically viable natural gas reserves, including among others geology, lease availability and costs, title disputes, weather conditions, water availability and disposal or recycling opportunities of used water, shortages, delays or unavailability of equipment and services required in drilling operations, insufficient gathering, processing and transportation capacity, the need to obtain governmental approvals and permits, and compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the Company’s ability to complete strategic transactions; increased costs or delays or changes in plans with respect to Company projects or related projects of other companies, as well as difficulties or delays in obtaining necessary governmental approvals, permits or orders or in obtaining the cooperation of interconnecting facility operators; increasing health care costs and the resulting effect on health insurance premiums and on the obligation to provide other post-retirement benefits; other changes in price differentials between similar quantities of natural gas having different quality, heating value, hydrocarbon mix or delivery date; the cost and effects of legal and administrative claims against the Company or activist shareholder campaigns to effect changes at the Company; negotiations with the collective bargaining units representing the Company’s workforce, including potential work stoppages during negotiations; uncertainty of natural gas reserve estimates; significant differences between the Company’s projected and actual production levels for natural gas; changes in demographic patterns and weather conditions (including those related to climate change); changes in the availability, price or accounting treatment of derivative financial instruments; changes in laws, actuarial assumptions, the interest rate environment and the return on plan/trust assets related to the Company’s pension and other post-retirement benefits, which can affect future funding obligations and costs and plan liabilities; economic disruptions or uninsured losses resulting from major accidents, fires, severe weather, natural disasters, terrorist activities or acts of war, as well as economic and operational disruptions due to third-party outages; significant differences between the Company’s projected and actual capital expenditures and operating expenses; or increasing costs of insurance, changes in coverage and the ability to obtain insurance. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date thereof.

    NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
    AND SUBSIDIARIES 

    GUIDANCE SUMMARY

    As discussed on page 2, the Company is revising its adjusted earnings per share guidance for fiscal 2025. Additional details on the Company’s forecast assumptions and business segment guidance are outlined in the table below.

    The revised adjusted earnings per share guidance range excludes certain items that impacted the comparability of adjusted operating results during the three months ended December 31, 2024, including: (1) the after tax impairment of assets, which reduced earnings by $1.14 per share; (2) after-tax unrealized losses on a derivative asset, which reduced earnings by less than $0.01 per share; and (3) after-tax unrealized losses on other investments, which reduced earnings by $0.02 per share. While the Company expects to record certain adjustments to unrealized gain or loss on a derivative asset and unrealized gain or loss on investments during the nine months ending September 30, 2025, the amounts of these and other potential adjustments and charges, including ceiling test impairments, are not reasonably determinable at this time. As such, the Company is unable to provide earnings guidance other than on a non-GAAP basis.

      Previous FY 2025 Guidance   Updated FY 2025 Guidance
           
    Consolidated Adjusted Earnings per Share $5.50 to $6.00   $6.50 to $7.00
    Consolidated Effective Tax Rate ~ 24.5 – 25%   ~ 25%
           
    Capital Expenditures(Millions)      
    Exploration and Production $495 – $525   $495 – $515
    Pipeline and Storage $130 – $150   $130 – $150
    Gathering $95 – $110   $95 – $110
    Utility $165 – $185   $165 – $185
    Consolidated Capital Expenditures $885 – $970   $885 – $960
           
    Exploration and Production Segment Guidance      
           
    Commodity Price Assumptions*      
    NYMEX natural gas price $2.80 /MMBtu   $3.50 /MMBtu
    Appalachian basin spot price $2.00 /MMBtu   $2.90 /MMBtu
           
    Realized natural gas prices, after hedging ($/Mcf) $2.47 – $2.51   $2.77 – $2.81
           
    Production (Bcf) 400 to 420   410 to 425
           
    E&P Operating Costs($/Mcf)      
    LOE $0.68 – $0.70   $0.68 – $0.70
    G&A $0.18 – $0.19   $0.18 – $0.19
    DD&A $0.65 – $0.69   $0.63 – $0.67
           
    Other Business Segment Guidance(Millions)      
    Gathering Segment Revenues $245 – $255   $250 – $260
    Pipeline and Storage Segment Revenues $415 – $435   $415 – $435
           

    * Commodity price assumptions are for the remaining nine months of the fiscal year.

    NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
    RECONCILIATION OF CURRENT AND PRIOR YEAR GAAP EARNINGS
    QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
    (Unaudited)
                           
      Upstream   Midstream   Downstream        
                           
      Exploration &   Pipeline &           Corporate /    
    (Thousands of Dollars) Production   Storage   Gathering   Utility   All Other   Consolidated*
                           
    First quarter 2024 GAAP earnings $ 52,483     $ 24,055     $ 28,825     $ 26,551     $ 1,106     $ 133,020  
    Items impacting comparability:                      
    Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative asset   4,198                       4,198  
    Tax impact of unrealized (gain) loss on derivative asset   (1,151 )                     (1,151 )
    Unrealized (gain) loss on other investments                   (1,049 )     (1,049 )
    Tax impact of unrealized (gain) loss on other investments                   220       220  
    First quarter 2024 adjusted operating results   55,530       24,055       28,825       26,551       277       135,238  
    Drivers of adjusted operating results**                      
    Upstream Revenues                      
    Higher (lower) natural gas production   (6,016 )                     (6,016 )
    Higher (lower) realized natural gas prices, after hedging   1,885                       1,885  
    Midstream Revenues                      
    Higher (lower) operating revenues       9,637       (1,151 )             8,486  
    Downstream Margins***                      
    Impact of usage and weather               (325 )         (325 )
    Impact of new rates in New York               7,865           7,865  
    Operating Expenses                      
    Lower (higher) lease operating and transportation expenses   1,133                       1,133  
    Lower (higher) operating expenses       (856 )         (1,244 )         (2,100 )
    Lower (higher) depreciation / depletion   6,842           (835 )     (624 )         5,383  
    Other Income (Expense)                      
    Higher (lower) other income   (1,680 )             3,176       1,686       3,182  
    (Higher) lower interest expense               (1,785 )         (1,785 )
    Income Taxes                      
    Lower (higher) income tax expense / effective tax rate   (8 )     (488 )     443       (584 )     205       (432 )
    All other / rounding   425       106       (137 )     (531 )     (436 )     (573 )
    First quarter 2025 adjusted operating results   58,111       32,454       27,145       32,499       1,732       151,941  
    Items impacting comparability:                      
    Impairment of assets   (141,802 )                     (141,802 )
    Tax impact of impairment of assets   37,169                       37,169  
    Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative asset   (349 )                     (349 )
    Tax impact of unrealized gain (loss) on derivative asset   94                       94  
    Unrealized gain (loss) on other investments                   (2,617 )     (2,617 )
    Tax impact of unrealized gain (loss) on other investments                   550       550  
    First quarter 2025 GAAP earnings $ (46,777 )   $ 32,454     $ 27,145     $ 32,499     $ (335 )   $ 44,986  
                           
    * Amounts do not reflect intercompany eliminations.           
    ** Drivers of adjusted operating results have been calculated using the 21% federal statutory rate.
    *** Downstream margin defined as operating revenues less purchased gas expense.
     
    NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
    RECONCILIATION OF CURRENT AND PRIOR YEAR GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE
    QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
    (Unaudited)
                           
      Upstream   Midstream   Downstream        
                           
      Exploration &   Pipeline &           Corporate /    
      Production   Storage   Gathering   Utility   All Other   Consolidated*
                           
    First quarter 2024 GAAP earnings per share $ 0.57     $ 0.26     $ 0.31     $ 0.29     $ 0.01     $ 1.44  
    Items impacting comparability:                      
    Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative asset, net of tax   0.03                       0.03  
    Unrealized (gain) loss on other investments, net of tax                   (0.01 )     (0.01 )
    First quarter 2024 adjusted operating results per share   0.60       0.26       0.31       0.29       —       1.46  
    Drivers of adjusted operating results**                      
    Upstream Revenues                      
    Higher (lower) natural gas production   (0.07 )                     (0.07 )
    Higher (lower) realized natural gas prices, after hedging   0.02                       0.02  
    Midstream Revenues                      
    Higher (lower) operating revenues       0.11       (0.01 )             0.10  
    Downstream Margins***                      
    Impact of usage and weather               —           —  
    Impact of new rates in New York               0.09           0.09  
    Operating Expenses                      
    Lower (higher) lease operating and transportation expenses   0.01                       0.01  
    Lower (higher) operating expenses       (0.01 )         (0.01 )         (0.02 )
    Lower (higher) depreciation / depletion   0.08           (0.01 )     (0.01 )         0.06  
    Other Income (Expense)                      
    Higher (lower) other income   (0.02 )             0.03       0.02       0.03  
    (Higher) lower interest expense               (0.02 )         (0.02 )
    Income Taxes                      
    Lower (higher) income tax expense / effective tax rate   —       (0.01 )     —       (0.01 )     —       (0.02 )
    All other / rounding   0.02       —       0.01       —       (0.01 )     0.02  
    First quarter 2025 adjusted operating results per share   0.64       0.35       0.30       0.36       0.01       1.66  
    Items impacting comparability:                      
    Impairment of assets, net of tax   (1.14 )                     (1.14 )
    Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative asset, net of tax   —                       —  
    Unrealized gain (loss) on other investments, net of tax                   (0.02 )     (0.02 )
    Rounding   (0.01 )                     (0.01 )
    First quarter 2025 GAAP earnings per share $ (0.51 )   $ 0.35     $ 0.30     $ 0.36     $ (0.01 )   $ 0.49  
                           
    * Amounts do not reflect intercompany eliminations.           
    ** Drivers of adjusted operating results have been calculated using the 21% federal statutory rate.
    *** Downstream margin defined as operating revenues less purchased gas expense.
     
    NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
    AND SUBSIDIARIES
           
    (Thousands of Dollars, except per share amounts)      
      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
      (Unaudited)
    SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS 2024   2023
    Operating Revenues:      
    Utility Revenues $ 228,424     $ 201,920  
    Exploration and Production and Other Revenues   248,860       254,019  
    Pipeline and Storage and Gathering Revenues   72,198       69,422  
        549,482       525,361  
    Operating Expenses:      
    Purchased Gas   65,337       56,552  
    Operation and Maintenance:      
    Utility   55,244       53,705  
    Exploration and Production and Other   33,541       34,826  
    Pipeline and Storage and Gathering   35,941       34,962  
    Property, Franchise and Other Taxes   22,056       22,416  
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization   109,370       115,790  
    Impairment of Assets   141,802       —  
        463,291       318,251  
           
    Operating Income   86,191       207,110  
           
    Other Income (Expense):      
    Other Income (Deductions)   7,720       3,732  
    Interest Expense on Long-Term Debt   (33,362 )     (28,462 )
    Other Interest Expense   (4,381 )     (6,273 )
           
    Income Before Income Taxes   56,168       176,107  
           
    Income Tax Expense   11,182       43,087  
           
    Net Income Available for Common Stock $ 44,986     $ 133,020  
           
    Earnings Per Common Share      
    Basic $ 0.50     $ 1.45  
    Diluted $ 0.49     $ 1.44  
           
    Weighted Average Common Shares:      
    Used in Basic Calculation   90,777,446       91,910,244  
    Used in Diluted Calculation   91,434,741       92,442,145  
                   
    NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
    AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (Unaudited)
       
      December 31,   September 30,
    (Thousands of Dollars) 2024   2024
    ASSETS      
    Property, Plant and Equipment $ 14,675,281     $ 14,524,798  
    Less – Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization   7,393,477       7,185,593  
    Net Property, Plant and Equipment   7,281,804       7,339,205  
    Current Assets:      
    Cash and Temporary Cash Investments   48,694       38,222  
    Receivables – Net   202,821       127,222  
    Unbilled Revenue   57,117       15,521  
    Gas Stored Underground   24,725       35,055  
    Materials and Supplies – at average cost   47,820       47,670  
    Other Current Assets   83,435       92,229  
    Total Current Assets   464,612       355,919  
    Other Assets:      
    Recoverable Future Taxes   83,740       80,084  
    Unamortized Debt Expense   5,206       5,604  
    Other Regulatory Assets   106,386       108,022  
    Deferred Charges   68,952       69,662  
    Other Investments   71,493       81,705  
    Goodwill   5,476       5,476  
    Prepaid Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Costs   185,224       180,230  
    Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments   20,695       87,905  
    Other   7,860       5,958  
    Total Other Assets   555,032       624,646  
    Total Assets $ 8,301,448     $ 8,319,770  
    CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES      
    Capitalization:      
    Comprehensive Shareholders’ Equity      
    Common Stock, $1 Par Value Authorized – 200,000,000 Shares; Issued and      
    Outstanding – 90,612,955 Shares and 91,005,993 Shares, Respectively $ 90,613     $ 91,006  
    Paid in Capital   1,039,705       1,045,487  
    Earnings Reinvested in the Business   1,698,648       1,727,326  
    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss   (76,153 )     (15,476 )
    Total Comprehensive Shareholders’ Equity   2,752,813       2,848,343  
    Long-Term Debt, Net of Current Portion and Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs   2,189,421       2,188,243  
    Total Capitalization   4,942,234       5,036,586  
    Current and Accrued Liabilities:      
    Notes Payable to Banks and Commercial Paper   200,000       90,700  
    Current Portion of Long-Term Debt   500,000       500,000  
    Accounts Payable   120,991       165,068  
    Amounts Payable to Customers   42,587       42,720  
    Dividends Payable   46,671       46,872  
    Interest Payable on Long-Term Debt   44,376       27,247  
    Customer Advances   15,295       19,373  
    Customer Security Deposits   36,091       36,265  
    Other Accruals and Current Liabilities   172,409       162,903  
    Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments   20,893       4,744  
    Total Current and Accrued Liabilities   1,199,313       1,095,892  
    Other Liabilities:      
    Deferred Income Taxes   1,089,394       1,111,165  
    Taxes Refundable to Customers   303,344       305,645  
    Cost of Removal Regulatory Liability   296,660       292,477  
    Other Regulatory Liabilities   147,561       151,452  
    Other Post-Retirement Liabilities   3,476       3,511  
    Asset Retirement Obligations   199,310       203,006  
    Other Liabilities   120,156       120,036  
    Total Other Liabilities   2,159,901       2,187,292  
    Commitments and Contingencies   —       —  
    Total Capitalization and Liabilities $ 8,301,448     $ 8,319,770  
    NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
    AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (Unaudited)
      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
    (Thousands of Dollars) 2024   2023
           
    Operating Activities:      
    Net Income Available for Common Stock $ 44,986     $ 133,020  
    Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:      
    Impairment of Assets   141,802       —  
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization   109,370       115,790  
    Deferred Income Taxes   (5,385 )     38,362  
    Stock-Based Compensation   4,705       4,660  
    Other   7,146       8,041  
    Change in:      
    Receivables and Unbilled Revenue   (115,165 )     (58,459 )
    Gas Stored Underground and Materials and Supplies   10,180       6,915  
    Other Current Assets   8,814       892  
    Accounts Payable   9,703       (3,355 )
    Amounts Payable to Customers   (133 )     1,013  
    Customer Advances   (4,078 )     2,083  
    Customer Security Deposits   (174 )     2,079  
    Other Accruals and Current Liabilities   21,266       28,612  
    Other Assets   (3,892 )     (6,306 )
    Other Liabilities   (9,057 )     (2,403 )
    Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 220,088     $ 270,944  
           
    Investing Activities:      
    Capital Expenditures $ (240,427 )   $ (246,938 )
    Other   5,878       (920 )
    Net Cash Used in Investing Activities $ (234,549 )   $ (247,858 )
           
    Financing Activities:      
    Changes in Notes Payable to Banks and Commercial Paper   109,300       12,500  
    Shares Repurchased Under Repurchase Plan   (33,524 )     —  
    Dividends Paid on Common Stock   (46,872 )     (45,451 )
    Net Repurchases of Common Stock Under Stock and Benefit Plans   (3,971 )     (3,897 )
    Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities $ 24,933     $ (36,848 )
           
    Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents   10,472       (13,762 )
    Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period   38,222       55,447  
    Cash and Cash Equivalents at December 31 $ 48,694     $ 41,685  
    NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
    AND SUBSIDIARIES
               
    SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND STATISTICS
    (UNAUDITED)
               
    UPSTREAM BUSINESS
               
               
      Three Months Ended
    (Thousands of Dollars, except per share amounts) December 31,
    EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION SEGMENT 2024   2023   Variance
    Total Operating Revenues $ 248,860     $ 254,019     $ (5,159 )
    Operating Expenses:          
    Operation and Maintenance:          
    General and Administrative Expense   19,326       17,793       1,533  
    Lease Operating and Transportation Expense   65,640       67,074       (1,434 )
    All Other Operation and Maintenance Expense   3,867       5,544       (1,677 )
    Property, Franchise and Other Taxes   3,382       3,638       (256 )
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization   63,304       71,965       (8,661 )
    Impairment of Assets   141,802       —       141,802  
        297,321       166,014       131,307  
               
    Operating Income (Loss)   (48,461 )     88,005       (136,466 )
               
    Other Income (Expense):          
    Non-Service Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Credit   37       100       (63 )
    Interest and Other Income (Deductions)   272       (1,513 )     1,785  
    Interest Expense   (15,200 )     (15,268 )     68  
    Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes   (63,352 )     71,324       (134,676 )
    Income Tax Expense (Benefit)   (16,575 )     18,841       (35,416 )
    Net Income (Loss) $ (46,777 )   $ 52,483     $ (99,260 )
    Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Diluted) $ (0.51 )   $ 0.57     $ (1.08 )
               
    NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
    AND SUBSIDIARIES
               
    SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND STATISTICS
    (UNAUDITED)
               
    MIDSTREAM BUSINESSES
               
      Three Months Ended
    (Thousands of Dollars, except per share amounts) December 31,
    PIPELINE AND STORAGE SEGMENT 2024   2023   Variance
    Revenues from External Customers $ 68,750     $ 64,826     $ 3,924  
    Intersegment Revenues   37,862       29,587       8,275  
    Total Operating Revenues   106,612       94,413       12,199  
    Operating Expenses:          
    Purchased Gas   (42 )     601       (643 )
    Operation and Maintenance   27,034       25,950       1,084  
    Property, Franchise and Other Taxes   8,667       8,720       (53 )
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization   18,585       18,213       372  
        54,244       53,484       760  
               
    Operating Income   52,368       40,929       11,439  
               
    Other Income (Expense):          
    Non-Service Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Credit   952       1,257       (305 )
    Interest and Other Income   2,040       1,931       109  
    Interest Expense   (11,729 )     (11,725 )     (4 )
    Income Before Income Taxes   43,631       32,392       11,239  
    Income Tax Expense   11,177       8,337       2,840  
    Net Income $ 32,454     $ 24,055     $ 8,399  
    Net Income Per Share (Diluted) $ 0.35     $ 0.26     $ 0.09  
               
               
      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
    GATHERING SEGMENT 2024   2023   Variance
    Revenues from External Customers $ 3,448     $ 4,596     $ (1,148 )
    Intersegment Revenues   57,683       57,992       (309 )
    Total Operating Revenues   61,131       62,588       (1,457 )
    Operating Expenses:          
    Operation and Maintenance   9,429       9,504       (75 )
    Property, Franchise and Other Taxes   (234 )     23       (257 )
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization   10,515       9,458       1,057  
        19,710       18,985       725  
               
    Operating Income   41,421       43,603       (2,182 )
               
    Other Income (Expense):          
    Non-Service Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Credit   —       9       (9 )
    Interest and Other Income   58       73       (15 )
    Interest Expense   (4,210 )     (3,729 )     (481 )
    Income Before Income Taxes   37,269       39,956       (2,687 )
    Income Tax Expense   10,124       11,131       (1,007 )
    Net Income $ 27,145     $ 28,825     $ (1,680 )
    Net Income Per Share (Diluted) $ 0.30     $ 0.31     $ (0.01 )
               
    NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
    AND SUBSIDIARIES
               
    SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND STATISTICS
    (UNAUDITED)
               
    DOWNSTREAM BUSINESS
               
               
      Three Months Ended
    (Thousands of Dollars, except per share amounts) December 31,
    UTILITY SEGMENT 2024   2023   Variance
    Revenues from External Customers $ 228,424     $ 201,920     $ 26,504  
    Intersegment Revenues   85       87       (2 )
    Total Operating Revenues   228,509       202,007       26,502  
    Operating Expenses:          
    Purchased Gas   101,473       84,051       17,422  
    Operation and Maintenance   56,260       54,684       1,576  
    Property, Franchise and Other Taxes   10,111       9,906       205  
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization   16,827       16,037       790  
        184,671       164,678       19,993  
               
    Operating Income   43,838       37,329       6,509  
               
    Other Income (Expense):          
    Non-Service Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Credit   5,871       470       5,401  
    Interest and Other Income   528       1,911       (1,383 )
    Interest Expense   (10,716 )     (8,457 )     (2,259 )
    Income Before Income Taxes   39,521       31,253       8,268  
    Income Tax Expense   7,022       4,702       2,320  
    Net Income $ 32,499     $ 26,551     $ 5,948  
    Net Income Per Share (Diluted) $ 0.36     $ 0.29     $ 0.07  
               
    NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
    AND SUBSIDIARIES
               
    SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND STATISTICS
    (UNAUDITED)
               
      Three Months Ended
    (Thousands of Dollars, except per share amounts) December 31,
    ALL OTHER 2024   2023   Variance
    Total Operating Revenues $ —     $ —     $ —  
    Operating Expenses:          
    Operation and Maintenance   —       —       —  
        —       —       —  
               
    Operating Income   —       —       —  
    Other Income (Expense):          
    Interest and Other Income (Deductions)   (136 )     (77 )     (59 )
    Interest Expense   (116 )     (81 )     (35 )
    Loss before Income Taxes   (252 )     (158 )     (94 )
    Income Tax Benefit   (59 )     (37 )     (22 )
    Net Loss $ (193 )   $ (121 )   $ (72 )
    Net Loss Per Share (Diluted) $ —     $ —     $ —  
       
      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
    CORPORATE 2024   2023   Variance
    Revenues from External Customers $ —     $ —     $ —  
    Intersegment Revenues   1,341       1,285       56  
    Total Operating Revenues   1,341       1,285       56  
    Operating Expenses:          
    Operation and Maintenance   4,047       3,795       252  
    Property, Franchise and Other Taxes   130       129       1  
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization   139       117       22  
        4,316       4,041       275  
               
    Operating Loss   (2,975 )     (2,756 )     (219 )
    Other Income (Expense):          
    Non-Service Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Costs   (212 )     (387 )     175  
    Interest and Other Income   41,061       41,030       31  
    Interest Expense on Long-Term Debt   (33,362 )     (28,462 )     (4,900 )
    Other Interest Expense   (5,161 )     (8,085 )     2,924  
    Income (Loss) before Income Taxes   (649 )     1,340       (1,989 )
    Income Tax Expense (Benefit)   (507 )     113       (620 )
    Net Income (Loss) $ (142 )   $ 1,227     $ (1,369 )
    Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Diluted) $ (0.01 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.02 )
               
               
      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
    INTERSEGMENT ELIMINATIONS 2024   2023   Variance
    Intersegment Revenues $ (96,971 )   $ (88,951 )   $ (8,020 )
    Operating Expenses:          
    Purchased Gas   (36,094 )     (28,100 )     (7,994 )
    Operation and Maintenance   (60,877 )     (60,851 )     (26 )
        (96,971 )     (88,951 )     (8,020 )
    Operating Income   —       —       —  
    Other Income (Expense):          
    Interest and Other Deductions   (42,751 )     (41,072 )     (1,679 )
    Interest Expense   42,751       41,072       1,679  
    Net Income $ —     $ —     $ —  
    Net Income Per Share (Diluted) $ —     $ —     $ —  
                           
    NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
    AND SUBSIDIARIES
               
    SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
    (Thousands of Dollars)
               
      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
      (Unaudited)
              Increase
      2024   2023   (Decrease)
               
    Capital Expenditures:          
    Exploration and Production $ 122,602 (1)(2) $ 160,957 (3)(4) $ (38,355 )
    Pipeline and Storage   19,792 (1)(2)   24,554 (3)(4)   (4,762 )
    Gathering   13,027 (1)(2)   19,569 (3)(4)   (6,542 )
    Utility   36,430 (1)(2)   30,510 (3)(4)   5,920  
    Total Reportable Segments   191,851     235,590     (43,739 )
    All Other   —     —     —  
    Corporate   204     61     143  
    Total Capital Expenditures $ 192,055   $ 235,651   $ (43,596 )
                       

     

    (1) Capital expenditures for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, include accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to capital expenditures of $56.3 million, $4.4 million, $6.0 million, and $4.9 million in the Exploration and Production segment, Pipeline and Storage segment, Gathering segment and Utility segment, respectively. These amounts have been excluded from the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows at December 31, 2024, since they represent non-cash investing activities at that date.
       
    (2) Capital expenditures for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, exclude capital expenditures of $63.3 million, $14.4 million, $21.7 million and $20.6 million in the Exploration and Production segment, Pipeline and Storage segment, Gathering segment and Utility segment, respectively. These amounts were in accounts payable and accrued liabilities at September 30, 2024 and paid during the quarter ended December 31, 2024. These amounts were excluded from the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows at September 30, 2024, since they represented non-cash investing activities at that date. These amounts have been included in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows at December 31, 2024.
       
    (3) Capital expenditures for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, include accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to capital expenditures of $74.9 million, $5.5 million, $11.1 million, and $6.4 million in the Exploration and Production segment, Pipeline and Storage segment, Gathering segment and Utility segment, respectively. These amounts were excluded from the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows at December 31, 2023, since they represented non-cash investing activities at that date.
       
    (4) Capital expenditures for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, exclude capital expenditures of $43.2 million, $31.8 million, $20.6 million and $13.6 million in the Exploration and Production segment, Pipeline and Storage segment, Gathering segment and Utility segment, respectively. These amounts were in accounts payable and accrued liabilities at September 30, 2023 and paid during the quarter ended December 31, 2023. These amounts were excluded from the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows at September 30, 2023, since they represented non-cash investing activities at that date. These amounts have been included in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows at December 31, 2023.
       
    DEGREE DAYS                  
                  Percent Colder
                  (Warmer) Than:
    Three Months Ended December 31, Normal   2024   2023   Normal (1)   Last Year (1)
    Buffalo, NY 2,253   1,884   1,858   (16.4)   1.4
    Erie, PA 1,894   1,697   1,664   (10.4)   2.0
                       
    (1) Percents compare actual 2024 degree days to normal degree days and actual 2024 degree days to actual 2023 degree days.
                       
    NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
    AND SUBSIDIARIES
               
    EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION INFORMATION
               
               
      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
              Increase
      2024   2023   (Decrease)
               
    Gas Production/Prices:          
    Production (MMcf)          
    Appalachia   97,717     100,757     (3,040 )
               
    Average Prices (Per Mcf)          
    Weighted Average $ 2.23   $ 2.31   $ (0.08 )
    Weighted Average after Hedging   2.53     2.51     0.02  
               
    Selected Operating Performance Statistics:          
    General and Administrative Expense per Mcf (1) $ 0.20   $ 0.18   $ 0.02  
    Lease Operating and Transportation Expense per Mcf (1)(2) $ 0.67   $ 0.67   $ —  
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization per Mcf (1) $ 0.65   $ 0.71   $ (0.06 )
               
    (1)  Refer to page 13 for the General and Administrative Expense, Lease Operating and Transportation Expense and Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization Expense for the Exploration and Production segment.
     
    (2)  Amounts include transportation expense of $0.57 and $0.56 per Mcf for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
               
    NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
    AND SUBSIDIARIES
               
               
               
    Pipeline and Storage Throughput – (millions of cubic feet – MMcf)
               
      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
              Increase
      2024   2023   (Decrease)
    Firm Transportation – Affiliated 31,870   31,495   375  
    Firm Transportation – Non-Affiliated 171,012   168,606   2,406  
    Interruptible Transportation 62   118   (56 )
      202,944   200,219   2,725  
               
    Gathering Volume – (MMcf)          
      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
              Increase
      2024   2023   (Decrease)
    Gathered Volume 120,961   124,261   (3,300 )
               
               
    Utility Throughput – (MMcf)          
      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
              Increase
      2024   2023   (Decrease)
    Retail Sales:          
    Residential Sales 18,476   17,982   494  
    Commercial Sales 2,919   2,800   119  
    Industrial Sales 199   138   61  
      21,594   20,920   674  
    Transportation 16,942   17,528   (586 )
      38,536   38,448   88  
               

    NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY 
    AND SUBSIDIARIES 
    NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

    In addition to financial measures calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this press release contains information regarding adjusted operating results, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, which are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors because they provide an alternative method for assessing the Company’s ongoing operating results or liquidity and for comparing the Company’s financial performance to other companies. The Company’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for the same purpose, and for planning and forecasting purposes. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be a substitute for financial measures in accordance with GAAP.

    Management defines adjusted operating results as reported GAAP earnings before items impacting comparability. The following table reconciles National Fuel’s reported GAAP earnings to adjusted operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:

      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
    (in thousands except per share amounts) 2024   2023
    Reported GAAP Earnings $ 44,986     $ 133,020  
    Items impacting comparability:      
    Impairment of assets (E&P)   141,802       —  
    Tax impact of impairment of assets   (37,169 )     —  
    Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative asset (E&P)   349       4,198  
    Tax impact of unrealized (gain) loss on derivative asset   (94 )     (1,151 )
    Unrealized (gain) loss on other investments (Corporate / All Other)   2,617       (1,049 )
    Tax impact of unrealized (gain) loss on other investments   (550 )     220  
    Adjusted Operating Results $ 151,941     $ 135,238  
           
    Reported GAAP Earnings Per Share $ 0.49     $ 1.44  
    Items impacting comparability:      
    Impairment of assets, net of tax (E&P)   1.14       —  
    Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative asset, net of tax (E&P)   —       0.03  
    Unrealized (gain) loss on other investments, net of tax (Corporate / All Other)   0.02       (0.01 )
    Rounding   0.01       —  
    Adjusted Operating Results Per Share $ 1.66     $ 1.46  
                   

    Management defines adjusted EBITDA as reported GAAP earnings before the following items: interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization, other income and deductions, impairments, and other items reflected in operating income that impact comparability. The following tables reconcile National Fuel’s reported GAAP earnings to adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:

      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
    (in thousands) 2024   2023
    Reported GAAP Earnings $ 44,986     $ 133,020  
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization   109,370       115,790  
    Other (Income) Deductions   (7,720 )     (3,732 )
    Interest Expense   37,743       34,735  
    Income Taxes   11,182       43,087  
    Impairment of Assets   141,802       —  
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 337,363     $ 322,900  
           
    Adjusted EBITDA by Segment      
    Pipeline and Storage Adjusted EBITDA $ 70,953     $ 59,142  
    Gathering Adjusted EBITDA   51,936       53,061  
    Total Midstream Businesses Adjusted EBITDA   122,889       112,203  
    Exploration and Production Adjusted EBITDA   156,645       159,970  
    Utility Adjusted EBITDA   60,665       53,366  
    Corporate and All Other Adjusted EBITDA   (2,836 )     (2,639 )
    Total Adjusted EBITDA $ 337,363     $ 322,900  
                   
    NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
    AND SUBSIDIARIES
    NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
    SEGMENT ADJUSTED EBITDA
       
      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
    (in thousands) 2024   2023
    Exploration and Production Segment      
    Reported GAAP Earnings $ (46,777 )   $ 52,483  
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization   63,304       71,965  
    Other (Income) Deductions   (309 )     1,413  
    Interest Expense   15,200       15,268  
    Income Taxes   (16,575 )     18,841  
    Impairment of Assets   141,802       —  
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 156,645     $ 159,970  
           
    Pipeline and Storage Segment      
    Reported GAAP Earnings $ 32,454     $ 24,055  
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization   18,585       18,213  
    Other (Income) Deductions   (2,992 )     (3,188 )
    Interest Expense   11,729       11,725  
    Income Taxes   11,177       8,337  
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 70,953     $ 59,142  
           
    Gathering Segment      
    Reported GAAP Earnings $ 27,145     $ 28,825  
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization   10,515       9,458  
    Other (Income) Deductions   (58 )     (82 )
    Interest Expense   4,210       3,729  
    Income Taxes   10,124       11,131  
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 51,936     $ 53,061  
           
    Utility Segment      
    Reported GAAP Earnings $ 32,499     $ 26,551  
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization   16,827       16,037  
    Other (Income) Deductions   (6,399 )     (2,381 )
    Interest Expense   10,716       8,457  
    Income Taxes   7,022       4,702  
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 60,665     $ 53,366  
           
    Corporate and All Other      
    Reported GAAP Earnings $ (335 )   $ 1,106  
    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization   139       117  
    Other (Income) Deductions   2,038       506  
    Interest Expense   (4,112 )     (4,444 )
    Income Taxes   (566 )     76  
    Adjusted EBITDA $ (2,836 )   $ (2,639 )
                   

    Management defines free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities, less net cash used in investing activities, adjusted for acquisitions and divestitures. The Company is unable to provide a reconciliation of any projected free cash flow measure to its comparable GAAP financial measure without unreasonable efforts. This is due to an inability to calculate the comparable GAAP projected metrics, including operating income and total production costs, given the unknown effect, timing, and potential significance of certain income statement items.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Microsoft Cloud and AI strength drives second quarter results

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: Microsoft Cloud and AI strength drives second quarter results

    Microsoft Cloud and AI Strength Drives Second Quarter Results

    REDMOND, Wash. — January 29, 2025 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the following results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year:

    ·        Revenue was $69.6 billion and increased 12%

    ·        Operating income was $31.7 billion and increased 17% (up 16% in constant currency)

    ·        Net income was $24.1 billion and increased 10%

    ·        Diluted earnings per share was $3.23 and increased 10%

    “We are innovating across our tech stack and helping customers unlock the full ROI of AI to capture the massive opportunity ahead,” said Satya Nadella, chairman and chief executive officer of Microsoft. “Already, our AI business has surpassed an annual revenue run rate of $13 billion, up 175% year-over-year.”

    “This quarter Microsoft Cloud revenue was $40.9 billion, up 21% year-over-year,” said Amy Hood, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Microsoft. ”We remain committed to balancing operational discipline with continued investments in our cloud and AI infrastructure.”

    Business Highlights

    Revenue in Productivity and Business Processes was $29.4 billion and increased 14% (up 13% in constant currency), with the following business highlights:

    ·        Microsoft 365 Commercial products and cloud services revenue increased 15% driven by Microsoft 365 Commercial cloud revenue growth of 16% (up 15% in constant currency)

    ·        Microsoft 365 Consumer products and cloud services revenue increased 8% driven by Microsoft 365 Consumer cloud revenue growth of 8%

    ·        LinkedIn revenue increased 9%

    ·        Dynamics products and cloud services revenue increased 15% (up 14% in constant currency) driven by Dynamics 365 revenue growth of 19% (up 18% in constant currency)

    Revenue in Intelligent Cloud was $25.5 billion and increased 19%, with the following business highlights:

    ·        Server products and cloud services revenue increased 21% driven by Azure and other cloud services revenue growth of 31%

    Revenue in More Personal Computing was $14.7 billion and was relatively unchanged, with the following business highlights:

    ·        Windows OEM and Devices revenue increased 4%

    ·        Xbox content and services revenue increased 2%

    ·        Search and news advertising revenue excluding traffic acquisition costs increased 21% (up 20% in constant currency)

    Microsoft returned $9.7 billion to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.

    Business Outlook

    Microsoft will provide forward-looking guidance in connection with this quarterly earnings announcement on its earnings conference call and webcast.

    Quarterly Highlights, Product Releases, and Enhancements 

    Every quarter Microsoft delivers hundreds of products, either as new releases, services, or enhancements to current products and services. These releases are a result of significant research and development investments, made over multiple years, designed to help customers be more productive and secure and to deliver differentiated value across the cloud and the edge.

    Here are the major product releases and other highlights for the quarter, organized by product categories, to help illustrate how we are accelerating innovation across our businesses while expanding our market opportunities.

    Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

    To learn more about Microsoft’s corporate governance and our environmental and social practices, please visit our investor relations Board and ESG website and reporting at Microsoft.com/transparency. 

    Webcast Details

    Satya Nadella, chairman and chief executive officer, Amy Hood, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Alice Jolla, chief accounting officer, Keith Dolliver, corporate secretary and deputy general counsel, and Brett Iversen, vice president of investor relations, will host a conference call and webcast at 2:30 p.m. Pacific time (5:30 p.m. Eastern time) today to discuss details of the company’s performance for the quarter and certain forward-looking information. The session may be accessed at http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/investor. The webcast will be available for replay through the close of business on January 29, 2026.

    Constant Currency

    Microsoft presents constant currency information to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying businesses performed excluding the effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations. To present this information, current and comparative prior period results for entities reporting in currencies other than United States dollars are converted into United States dollars using the average exchange rates from the comparative period rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the respective periods. All growth comparisons relate to the corresponding period in the last fiscal year. Microsoft has provided this non-GAAP financial information to aid investors in better understanding our performance. The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this release should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, the measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Financial Performance Constant Currency Reconciliation

     

    Three Months Ended December 31,

     ($ in millions, except per share amounts)

    Revenue

    Operating Income

    Net Income

    Diluted Earnings per Share

    2023 As Reported (GAAP)

    $62,020

    $27,032

    $21,870

    $2.93

    2024 As Reported (GAAP)

    $69,632

    $31,653

    $24,108

    $3.23

    Percentage Change Y/Y (GAAP)

    12%

    17%

    10%

    10%

    Constant Currency Impact

    $171

    $206

    $14

    $0.00

    Percentage Change Y/Y Constant Currency

    12%

    16%

    10%

    10%

     

    Segment Revenue Constant Currency Reconciliation

     

    Three Months Ended December 31,

     ($ in millions)

    Productivity and Business Processes

    Intelligent Cloud

    More Personal Computing

    2023 As Reported (GAAP)

    $25,854

    $21,525

    $14,641

    2024 As Reported (GAAP)

    $29,437

    $25,544

    $14,651

    Percentage Change Y/Y (GAAP)

    14%

    19%

    0%

    Constant Currency Impact

    $142

    $(22)

    $51

    Percentage Change Y/Y Constant Currency

    13%

    19%

    0%

    We have recast certain prior period amounts to conform to the way we internally manage and monitor our business.

    Selected Product and Service Revenue Constant Currency Reconciliation        

     

    Three Months Ended December 31, 2024

    Percentage Change Y/Y (GAAP)

    Constant Currency Impact

    Percentage Change Y/Y Constant Currency

    Microsoft Cloud

    21%

    0%

    21%

    Microsoft 365 Commercial products and cloud services

    15%

    0%

    15%

    Microsoft 365 Commercial cloud

    16%

    (1)%

    15%

    Microsoft 365 Consumer products and cloud services

    8%

    0%

    8%

    Microsoft 365 Consumer cloud

    8%

    0%

    8%

    LinkedIn

    9%

    0%

    9%

    Dynamics products and cloud services

    15%

    (1)%

    14%

    Dynamics 365

    19%

    (1)%

    18%

    Server products and cloud services

    21%

    0%

    21%

    Azure and other cloud services

    31%

    0%

    31%

    Windows OEM and Devices

    4%

    0%

    4%

    Xbox content and services

    2%

    0%

    2%

    Search and news advertising excluding traffic acquisition costs

    21%

    (1)%

    20%

     

    About Microsoft

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    MICROSOFT CORPORATION

    INCOME STATEMENTS

    (In millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)

    Three Months Ended

     December 31,

    Six Months Ended

     December 31,

     

    2024

     

    2023

     

    2024

     

    2023

    Revenue:

    Product

     $16,219

     $18,941

     $31,491

     $34,476

    Service and other

    53,413

     

    43,079

     

    103,726

     

    84,061

    Total revenue

    69,632

     

    62,020

     

    135,217

     

    118,537

    Cost of revenue:

    Product

    3,856

    5,964

    7,150

    9,495

    Service and other

    17,943

     

    13,659

     

    34,748

     

    26,430

    Total cost of revenue

    21,799

     

    19,623

     

    41,898

     

    35,925

    Gross margin

    47,833

    42,397

    93,319

    82,612

    Research and development

    7,917

    7,142

    15,461

    13,801

    Sales and marketing

    6,440

    6,246

    12,157

    11,433

    General and administrative

    1,823

    1,977

    3,496

    3,451

    Operating income

    31,653

     

    27,032

     

    62,205

     

    53,927

    Other expense, net

    (2,288)

     

    (506)

     

    (2,571)

     

    (117)

    Income before income taxes

    29,365

    26,526

    59,634

    53,810

    Provision for income taxes

    5,257

     

    4,656

     

    10,859

     

    9,649

    Net income

     $24,108

     

     $21,870

     

     $48,775

     

     $44,161

    Earnings per share:

    Basic

     $3.24

     $2.94

     $6.56

     $5.94

    Diluted

     $3.23

     $2.93

     $6.53

     $5.92

    Weighted average shares outstanding:

    Basic

    7,435

    7,432

    7,434

    7,431

    Diluted

    7,468

     

    7,468

     

    7,469

     

    7,465

     


     

    COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENTS

    (In millions) (Unaudited)

    Three Months Ended

     December 31,

    Six Months Ended

     December 31,

     

    2024

     

    2023

     

    2024

     

    2023

    Net income

     $24,108

     

     $21,870

     

     $48,775

     

     $44,161

    Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

    Net change related to derivatives

    34

    (3)

    24

    18

    Net change related to investments

    (434)

    1,331

    680

    1,071

    Translation adjustments and other

    (1,034)

     

    660

     

    (730)

     

    305

    Other comprehensive income (loss)

    (1,434)

     

    1,988

     

    (26)

     

    1,394

    Comprehensive income

     $22,674

     

     $23,858

     

     $48,749

     

     $45,555

     


     

    BALANCE SHEETS

    (In millions) (Unaudited)

     

    December 31,

    2024

    June 30,

     2024

    Assets

    Current assets:

    Cash and cash equivalents

     $17,482

     $18,315

    Short-term investments

    54,073

    57,228

    Total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments

    71,555

    75,543

    Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $662 and $830

    48,188

    56,924

    Inventories

    909

    1,246

    Other current assets

    26,428

    26,021

    Total current assets

    147,080

    159,734

    Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $82,820 and $76,421

    166,902

    135,591

    Operating lease right-of-use assets

    22,816

    18,961

    Equity and other investments

    15,581

    14,600

    Goodwill

    119,191

    119,220

    Intangible assets, net

    25,385

    27,597

    Other long-term assets

    36,943

    36,460

    Total assets

     $533,898

     $512,163

    Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

    Current liabilities:

    Accounts payable

     $22,608

     $21,996

    Short-term debt

    0

    6,693

    Current portion of long-term debt

    5,248

    2,249

    Accrued compensation

    9,176

    12,564

    Short-term income taxes

    6,056

    5,017

    Short-term unearned revenue

    45,508

    57,582

    Other current liabilities

    20,286

    19,185

    Total current liabilities

    108,882

    125,286

    Long-term debt

    39,722

    42,688

    Long-term income taxes

    24,389

    27,931

    Long-term unearned revenue

    2,537

    2,602

    Deferred income taxes

    2,513

    2,618

    Operating lease liabilities

    17,254

    15,497

    Other long-term liabilities

    35,906

    27,064

    Total liabilities

    231,203

    243,686

    Commitments and contingencies

    Stockholders’ equity:

    Common stock and paid-in capital – shares authorized 24,000; outstanding 7,435 and 7,434

    104,829

    100,923

    Retained earnings

    203,482

    173,144

    Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (5,616)

    (5,590)

    Total stockholders’ equity

    302,695

    268,477

    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

     $533,898

     $512,163

     


     

    CASH FLOWS STATEMENTS

    (In millions) (Unaudited)

    Three Months Ended

     December 31,

    Six Months Ended

     December 31,

     

    2024

     

    2023

     

    2024

     

    2023

    Operations

    Net income

     $24,108

     $21,870

     $48,775

     $44,161

    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operations:

    Depreciation, amortization, and other

    6,827

    5,959

    14,210

    9,880

    Stock-based compensation expense

    3,089

    2,828

    5,921

    5,335

    Net recognized losses on investments and derivatives

    976

    198

    851

    212

    Deferred income taxes

    (1,158)

    (1,702)

    (2,591)

    (2,270)

    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    Accounts receivable

    (5,978)

    (2,951)

    8,059

    8,083

    Inventories

    711

    1,474

    338

    969

    Other current assets

    (353)

    725

    (435)

    (71)

    Other long-term assets

    (1,089)

    (1,427)

    (2,850)

    (3,440)

    Accounts payable

    958

    (2,521)

    42

    (1,307)

    Unearned revenue

    (6,338)

    (5,538)

    (11,891)

    (9,664)

    Income taxes

    (3,395)

    (1,554)

    (2,379)

    (129)

    Other current liabilities

    3,217

    1,518

    (2,262)

    (2,588)

    Other long-term liabilities

    716

     

    (26)

     

    683

     

    265

    Net cash from operations

    22,291

     

    18,853

     

    56,471

     

    49,436

    Financing

    Proceeds from issuance (repayments) of debt, maturities of 90 days or less, net

    0

    (8,490)

    (5,746)

    10,202

    Proceeds from issuance of debt

    0

    10,773

    0

    17,846

    Repayments of debt

    0

    (2,916)

    (966)

    (4,416)

    Common stock issued

    256

    261

    962

    946

    Common stock repurchased

    (4,986)

    (4,000)

    (9,093)

    (8,831)

    Common stock cash dividends paid

    (6,170)

    (5,574)

    (11,744)

    (10,625)

    Other, net

    (343)

     

    (201)

     

    (1,232)

     

    (508)

    Net cash from (used in) financing

    (11,243)

     

    (10,147)

     

    (27,819)

     

    4,614

    Investing

    Additions to property and equipment

    (15,804)

    (9,735)

    (30,727)

    (19,652)

    Acquisition of companies, net of cash acquired, and purchases of intangible and other assets

    (1,405)

    (65,029)

    (3,254)

    (66,215)

    Purchases of investments

    (2,050)

    (4,258)

    (3,670)

    (12,718)

    Maturities of investments

    2,604

    4,150

    4,740

    19,868

    Sales of investments

    2,559

    1,600

    4,527

    6,930

    Other, net

    (16)

    1,347

    (929)

    365

    Net cash used in investing

    (14,112)

     

    (71,925)

     

    (29,313)

     

    (71,422)

    Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

    (294)

     

    72

     

    (172)

     

    (27)

    Net change in cash and cash equivalents

    (3,358)

    (63,147)

    (833)

    (17,399)

    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    20,840

     

    80,452

     

    18,315

     

    34,704

    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

     $17,482

     

     $17,305

     

     $17,482

     

     $17,305

     


     

    SEGMENT REVENUE AND OPERATING INCOME

    (In millions) (Unaudited)

     

    Three Months Ended

     December 31,

     

    Six Months Ended

     December 31,

     

     

     

    2024

     

    2023

     

    2024

     

    2023

    Revenue

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Productivity and Business Processes

     $29,437

     

     $25,854

     

     $57,754

     

     $51,080

    Intelligent Cloud

    25,544

     

    21,525

     

    49,636

     

    41,538

    More Personal Computing

    14,651

     

    14,641

     

    27,827

     

    25,919

    Total

     $69,632

     

     $62,020

     

     $135,217

     

     $118,537

    Operating Income

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Productivity and Business Processes

     $16,885

     

     $14,515

     

     $33,401

     

     $28,812

    Intelligent Cloud

    10,851

     

    9,555

     

    21,354

     

    18,463

    More Personal Computing

    3,917

     

    2,962

     

    7,450

     

    6,652

    Total

     $31,653

     

     $27,032

     

     $62,205

     

     $53,927

    We have recast certain prior period amounts to conform to the way we internally manage and monitor our business.

     

    MIL OSI Economics –

  • MIL-OSI: Brookline Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Net Income of $17.5 million, EPS of $0.20

    Operating Earnings of $20.7 million, Operating EPS of $0.23

    Quarterly Dividend of $0.135

    BOSTON, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRKL) (the “Company”) today announced net income of $17.5 million, or $0.20 per basic and diluted share, and excluding $3.4 million of merger-related charges, operating earnings after tax (non-GAAP) of $20.7 million, or $0.23 per basic and diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to net income and operating earnings after tax (non-GAAP) of $20.1 million, or $0.23 per basic and diluted share, for the third quarter of 2024, and $22.9 million, or $0.26 per basic and diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023.

    For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company reported net income of $68.7 million, or $0.77 per basic and diluted share, compared to $75.0 million, or $0.85 per basic and diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company reported operating earnings after tax (non-GAAP) of $72.4 million, or $0.81 per basic and diluted share, compared to $92.9 million, or $1.05 per basic and diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2023.

    Paul Perrault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented on the Company’s performance, “Brookline Bancorp had an excellent year in 2024. We finished the year with solid deposit and loan growth and are well positioned as we look forward to 2025. We are looking forward to 2025 and our recently announced strategic merger with Berkshire Hills Bancorp. I would like to recognize the contributions of our employees in contributing to our growth and success in 2024. Our employees exemplify the Brookline Bancorp culture of providing excellent customer service.”

    BALANCE SHEET

    Total assets at December 31, 2024 increased $228.6 million to $11.9 billion from $11.7 billion at September 30, 2024, and increased $523.1 million from $11.4 billion at December 31, 2023. At December 31, 2024, total loans and leases were $9.8 billion, representing an increase of $24.1 million from September 30, 2024, and an increase of $137.7 million from December 31, 2023.

    Total investment securities at December 31, 2024 increased $39.6 million to $895.0 million from $855.4 million at September 30, 2024, and decreased $21.6 million from $916.6 million at December 31, 2023. Total cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2024 increased $135.8 million to $543.7 million from $407.9 million at September 30, 2024, and increased $410.6 million from $133.0 million at December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2024, total investment securities and total cash and cash equivalents represented 12.1 percent of total assets, compared to 10.8 percent and 9.2 percent as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

    Total deposits at December 31, 2024 increased $169.4 million to $8.9 billion from $8.7 billion at September 30, 2024, consisting of a $115.9 million increase in customer deposits and a $53.4 million increase in brokered deposits. Total deposits increased $353.5 million from $8.5 billion at December 31, 2023, primarily driven by growth in customer deposits.

    Total borrowed funds at December 31, 2024 increased $22.3 million to $1.5 billion from September 30, 2024, and increased $143.2 million from $1.4 billion at December 31, 2023.

    The ratio of stockholders’ equity to total assets was 10.26 percent at December 31, 2024, as compared to 10.54 percent at September 30, 2024, and 10.53 percent at December 31, 2023. The ratio of tangible stockholders’ equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP) was 8.27 percent at December 31, 2024, as compared to 8.50 percent at September 30, 2024, and 8.39 percent at December 31, 2023. Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) decreased $0.08 from $10.89 at September 30, 2024 to $10.81 at December 31, 2024, and increased $0.31 from $10.50 at December 31, 2023.

    NET INTEREST INCOME

    Net interest income increased $2.0 million to $85.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2024 from $83.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The net interest margin increased 5 basis points to 3.12 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from 3.07 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2024, primarily driven by lower funding costs partially offset by lower yields on loans and leases.

    NON-INTEREST INCOME

    Total non-interest income for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 increased $0.2 million to $6.6 million from $6.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by an increase of $1.1 million in loan level derivative income, net, partially offset by a decline of $0.8 million in mark to market on interest rate swaps.

    PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

    The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $4.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to $4.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The decrease in the provision was largely driven by improving economic forecasts and stabilization in the volume of adversely graded credits.

    Total net charge-offs for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $7.3 million, compared to $3.8 million in the third quarter of 2024. The $7.3 million in net charge-offs was driven by one large $5.1 million charge-off in equipment financing which was previously reserved for. The ratio of net loan and lease charge-offs to average loans and leases on an annualized basis increased to 30 basis points for the fourth quarter of 2024 from 16 basis points for the third quarter of 2024.

    The allowance for loan and lease losses represented 1.28 percent of total loans and leases at December 31, 2024, compared to 1.31 percent at September 30, 2024, and 1.22 percent at December 31, 2023. The decrease in the ratio was driven by a reduction in specific reserves due to charge-offs in the quarter.

    ASSET QUALITY

    The ratio of total nonperforming loans and leases to total loans and leases was 0.71 percent at December 31, 2024 as compared to 0.73 percent at September 30, 2024. Total nonaccrual loans and leases decreased $1.9 million to $69.3 million at December 31, 2024 from $71.2 million at September 30, 2024. The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.59 percent at December 31, 2024 as compared to 0.62 percent at September 30, 2024. Total nonperforming assets decreased $2.4 million to $70.5 million at December 31, 2024 from $72.8 million at September 30, 2024.

    NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

    Non-interest expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 increased $5.8 million to $63.7 million from $57.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by an increase of $3.4 million in merger and acquisition expense, and an increase of $2.1 million in compensation and employee benefits expense.

    PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

    The effective tax rate was 26.4 percent and 25.1 percent for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 compared to 24.7 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 19.9 percent and 20.1 percent for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023.

    RETURNS ON AVERAGE ASSETS AND AVERAGE EQUITY

    The annualized return on average assets decreased to 0.61 percent during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to 0.70 percent for the third quarter of 2024; and was 0.60 percent for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 0.67 percent for the year ended December 31, 2023.

    The annualized return on average tangible stockholders’ equity (non-GAAP) decreased to 7.21 percent during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to 8.44 percent for the third quarter of 2024; and was 7.24 percent for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 8.36 percent for the year ended December 31, 2023.

    DIVIDEND DECLARED

    The Company’s Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.135 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. The dividend will be paid on February 28, 2025 to stockholders of record on February 14, 2025.

    PROPOSED TRANSACTION WITH BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.

    On December 16, 2024, the Company, Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (“Berkshire”), and Commerce Acquisition Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Berkshire formed solely to facilitate the merger (“Merger Sub”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”). The Merger Agreement provides that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, Merger Sub will merge with and into Brookline, with Brookline as the surviving entity, and immediately thereafter, Brookline will merge with and into Berkshire, with Berkshire as the surviving entity (collectively, the “Merger”). As a result of the Merger, the separate corporate existence of the Company will cease, and Berkshire will continue as the surviving corporation. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, which was unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, each outstanding share of Company common stock will be exchanged for the right to receive 0.42 shares of Berkshire common stock. Holders of Company common stock will receive cash in lieu of fractional shares of Berkshire common stock. As a result of the proposed transaction and a $100 million common stock offering by Berkshire to support the proposed transaction, Berkshire stockholders will own approximately 51%, Brookline stockholders will own approximately 45%, and investors in new shares will own approximately 4% of the outstanding shares of the combined company. The proposed transaction is expected to close by the end of the second half of 2025, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals and approvals from Berkshire and the Company stockholders.

    CONFERENCE CALL

    The Company will conduct a conference call/webcast at 1:30 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, January 30, 2025 to discuss the results for the quarter, business highlights and outlook. A copy of the Earnings Presentation is available on the Company’s website, www.brooklinebancorp.com. To listen to the call and view the Company’s Earnings Presentation, please join the call via https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/129324302. To listen to the call without access to the slides, please dial 833-470-1428 (United States) or 404-975-4839 (internationally) and ask for the Brookline Bancorp, Inc. call (Access Code 138268). A recording of the call will be available for one week following the call on the Company’s website under “Investor Relations” or by dialing 866-813-9403 (United States) or 929-458-6194 (internationally) and entering the passcode: 646121.

    ABOUT BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC.

    Brookline Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company with approximately $11.9 billion in assets and branch locations in eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island and the Lower Hudson Valley of New York State, is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and operates as the holding company for Brookline Bank, Bank Rhode Island, and PCSB Bank. The Company provides commercial and retail banking services and cash management and investment services to customers throughout Central New England and the Lower Hudson Valley of New York State. More information about Brookline Bancorp, Inc. and its banks can be found at the following websites: www.brooklinebank.com, www.bankri.com and www.pcsb.com.

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We may also make forward-looking statements in other documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), in our annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by our officers, directors or employees. You can identify forward looking statements by the use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “assume,” “outlook,” “will,” “should,” and other expressions that predict or indicate future events and trends and which do not relate to historical matters, including statements regarding the Company’s business, credit quality, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Forward-looking statements may differ, possibly materially, from what is included in this press release due to factors and future developments that are uncertain and beyond the scope of the Company’s control. These include, but are not limited to, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of the Company or Berkshire to terminate the merger agreement; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Berkshire or Company; delays in completing the proposed transaction with Berkshire; the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed transaction) or stockholder approvals, or to satisfy any of the other conditions to the proposed transaction on a timely basis or at all, including the ability of Berkshire and the Company to meet expectations regarding the timing, completion and accounting and tax treatments of the proposed transaction; the impact of certain restrictions during the pendency of the proposed transaction on the parties’ ability to pursue certain business opportunities and strategic transactions; diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; changes in interest rates; general economic conditions (including inflation and concerns about liquidity) on a national basis or in the local markets in which the Company operates; turbulence in the capital and debt markets; competitive pressures from other financial institutions; changes in consumer behavior due to changing political, business and economic conditions, or legislative or regulatory initiatives; changes in the value of securities and other assets in the Company’s investment portfolio; increases in loan and lease default and charge-off rates; the adequacy of allowances for loan and lease losses; decreases in deposit levels that necessitate increases in borrowing to fund loans and investments; operational risks including, but not limited to, cybersecurity incidents, fraud, natural disasters, and future pandemics; changes in regulation; the possibility that future credit losses may be higher than currently expected due to changes in economic assumptions and adverse economic developments; the risk that goodwill and intangibles recorded in the Company’s financial statements will become impaired; and changes in assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of, among others, the risks outlined in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings submitted to the SEC. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.

    BASIS OF PRESENTATION

    The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) as set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board in its Accounting Standards Codification and through the rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under the authority of federal securities laws. Certain amounts previously reported have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

    NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

    The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as operating earnings after tax, operating earnings per common share, operating return on average assets, operating return on average tangible assets, operating return on average stockholders’ equity, operating return on average tangible stockholders’ equity, tangible book value per common share, tangible stockholders’ equity to tangible assets, return on average tangible assets (annualized) and return on average tangible stockholders’ equity (annualized). These non-GAAP financial measures provide information for investors to effectively analyze financial trends of ongoing business activities, and to enhance comparability with peers across the financial services sector. A detailed reconciliation table of the Company’s GAAP to the non-GAAP measures is attached.

    INVESTOR RELATIONS:

    Contact: Carl M. Carlson
    Brookline Bancorp, Inc.
    Co-President and Chief Financial and Strategy Officer
    (617) 425-5331
    carl.carlson@brkl.com
     
    BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Selected Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
     
      At and for the Three Months Ended At and for the Twelve
    Months Ended
      December 31,
    2024    		 September 30,
    2024    		 June 30,
    2024    		 March 31,
    2024    		 December 31,
    2023    		 December 31,
    2024    		 December 31,
    2023
      (Dollars In Thousands Except per Share Data)
    Earnings Data:              
    Net interest income $ 84,988   $ 83,008   $ 80,001   $ 81,588   $ 83,555   $ 329,585   $ 339,711  
    Provision for credit losses on loans   4,141     4,832     5,607     7,423     3,851     22,003     37,868  
    Provision (credit) for credit losses on investments   (104 )   (172 )   (39 )   (44 )   (76 )   (359 )   339  
    Non-interest income   6,587     6,348     6,396     6,284     8,027     25,615     31,934  
    Non-interest expense   63,719     57,948     59,184     61,014     59,244     241,865     239,524  
    Income before provision for income taxes   23,819     26,748     21,645     19,479     28,563     91,691     93,914  
    Net income   17,536     20,142     16,372     14,665     22,888     68,715     74,999  
                   
    Performance Ratios:              
    Net interest margin (1)   3.12 %   3.07 %   3.00 %   3.06 %   3.15 %   3.06 %   3.24 %
    Interest-rate spread (1)   2.35 %   2.26 %   2.14 %   2.21 %   2.39 %   2.24 %   2.50 %
    Return on average assets (annualized)   0.61 %   0.70 %   0.57 %   0.51 %   0.81 %   0.60 %   0.67 %
    Return on average tangible assets (annualized) (non-GAAP)   0.62 %   0.72 %   0.59 %   0.53 %   0.83 %   0.61 %   0.69 %
    Return on average stockholders’ equity (annualized)   5.69 %   6.63 %   5.49 %   4.88 %   7.82 %   5.67 %   6.42 %
    Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity (annualized) (non-GAAP)   7.21 %   8.44 %   7.04 %   6.26 %   10.12 %   7.24 %   8.36 %
    Efficiency ratio (2)   69.58 %   64.85 %   68.50 %   69.44 %   64.69 %   68.09 %   64.45 %
                   
    Per Common Share Data:              
    Net income — Basic $ 0.20   $ 0.23   $ 0.18   $ 0.16   $ 0.26   $ 0.77   $ 0.85  
    Net income — Diluted   0.20     0.23     0.18     0.16     0.26     0.77     0.85  
    Cash dividends declared   0.135     0.135     0.135     0.135     0.135     0.540     0.540  
    Book value per share (end of period)   13.71     13.81     13.48     13.43     13.48     13.71     13.48  
    Tangible book value per common share (end of period) (non-GAAP)   10.81     10.89     10.53     10.47     10.50     10.81     10.50  
    Stock price (end of period)   11.80     10.09     8.35     9.96     10.91     11.80     10.91  
                   
    Balance Sheet:              
    Total assets $ 11,905,326   $ 11,676,721   $ 11,635,292   $ 11,542,731   $ 11,382,256   $ 11,905,326   $ 11,382,256  
    Total loans and leases   9,779,288     9,755,236     9,721,137     9,655,086     9,641,589     9,779,288     9,641,589  
    Total deposits   8,901,644     8,732,271     8,737,036     8,718,653     8,548,125     8,901,644     8,548,125  
    Total stockholders’ equity   1,221,939     1,230,362     1,198,480     1,194,231     1,198,644     1,221,939     1,198,644  
                   
    Asset Quality:              
    Nonperforming assets $ 70,452   $ 72,821   $ 62,683   $ 42,489   $ 45,324   $ 70,452   $ 45,324  
    Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets   0.59 %   0.62 %   0.54 %   0.37 %   0.40 %   0.59 %   0.40 %
    Allowance for loan and lease losses $ 125,083   $ 127,316   $ 121,750   $ 120,124   $ 117,522   $ 125,083   $ 117,522  
    Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases   1.28 %   1.31 %   1.25 %   1.24 %   1.22 %   1.28 %   1.22 %
    Net loan and lease charge-offs $ 7,252   $ 3,808   $ 8,387   $ 8,781   $ 7,141   $ 28,228   $ 19,663  
    Net loan and lease charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases (annualized)   0.30 %   0.16 %   0.35 %   0.36 %   0.30 %   0.29 %   0.21 %
                   
    Capital Ratios:              
    Stockholders’ equity to total assets   10.26 %   10.54 %   10.30 %   10.35 %   10.53 %   10.26 %   10.53 %
    Tangible stockholders’ equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)   8.27 %   8.50 %   8.23 %   8.25 %   8.39 %   8.27 %   8.39 %
                   
    (1) Calculated on a fully tax-equivalent basis.
    (2) Calculated as non-interest expense as a percentage of net interest income plus non-interest income.
                   
    BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
     
      December 31,
    2024    		 September 30,
    2024    		 June 30,
    2024    		 March 31,
    2024    		 December 31,
    2023
    ASSETS (In Thousands Except Share Data)
    Cash and due from banks $ 64,673   $ 82,168   $ 60,067   $ 45,708   $ 34,514  
    Short-term investments   478,997     325,721     283,017     256,178     98,513  
    Total cash and cash equivalents   543,670     407,889     343,084     301,886     133,027  
    Investment securities available-for-sale   895,034     855,391     856,439     865,798     916,601  
    Total investment securities   895,034     855,391     856,439     865,798     916,601  
    Allowance for investment security losses   (82 )   (186 )   (359 )   (398 )   (441 )
    Net investment securities   894,952     855,205     856,080     865,400     916,160  
    Loans and leases held-for-sale   —     —     —     6,717     —  
    Loans and leases:          
    Commercial real estate loans   5,716,114     5,779,290     5,782,111     5,755,239     5,764,529  
    Commercial loans and leases   2,506,664     2,453,038     2,443,530     2,416,904     2,399,668  
    Consumer loans   1,556,510     1,522,908     1,495,496     1,482,943     1,477,392  
    Total loans and leases   9,779,288     9,755,236     9,721,137     9,655,086     9,641,589  
    Allowance for loan and lease losses   (125,083 )   (127,316 )   (121,750 )   (120,124 )   (117,522 )
    Net loans and leases   9,654,205     9,627,920     9,599,387     9,534,962     9,524,067  
    Restricted equity securities   83,155     82,675     78,963     74,709     77,595  
    Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation   86,781     86,925     88,378     89,707     89,853  
    Right-of-use asset operating leases   43,527     41,934     35,691     33,133     30,863  
    Deferred tax asset   56,620     50,827     60,032     60,484     56,952  
    Goodwill   241,222     241,222     241,222     241,222     241,222  
    Identified intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization   17,461     19,162     20,830     22,499     24,207  
    Other real estate owned and repossessed assets   1,103     1,579     1,974     1,817     1,694  
    Other assets   282,630     261,383     309,651     310,195     286,616  
    Total assets $ 11,905,326   $ 11,676,721   $ 11,635,292   $ 11,542,731   $ 11,382,256  
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
    Deposits:          
    Demand checking accounts $ 1,692,394   $ 1,681,858   $ 1,638,378   $ 1,629,371   $ 1,678,406  
    NOW accounts   617,246     637,374     647,370     654,748     661,863  
    Savings accounts   1,721,247     1,736,989     1,735,857     1,727,893     1,669,018  
    Money market accounts   2,116,360     2,041,185     2,073,557     2,065,569     2,082,810  
    Certificate of deposit accounts   1,885,444     1,819,353     1,718,414     1,670,147     1,574,855  
    Brokered deposit accounts   868,953     815,512     923,460     970,925     881,173  
    Total deposits   8,901,644     8,732,271     8,737,036     8,718,653     8,548,125  
    Borrowed funds:          
    Advances from the FHLB   1,355,926     1,345,003     1,265,079     1,150,153     1,223,226  
    Subordinated debentures and notes   84,328     84,293     84,258     84,223     84,188  
    Other borrowed funds   79,592     68,251     80,125     127,505     69,256  
    Total borrowed funds   1,519,846     1,497,547     1,429,462     1,361,881     1,376,670  
    Operating lease liabilities   44,785     43,266     37,102     34,235     31,998  
    Mortgagors’ escrow accounts   15,875     14,456     17,117     16,245     17,239  
    Reserve for unfunded credits   5,981     6,859     11,400     15,807     19,767  
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities   195,256     151,960     204,695     201,679     189,813  
    Total liabilities   10,683,387     10,446,359     10,436,812     10,348,500     10,183,612  
    Stockholders’ equity:          
    Common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 96,998,075 shares issued, 96,998,075 shares issued, 96,998,075 shares issued, 96,998,075 shares issued, and 96,998,075 shares issued, respectively   970     970     970     970     970  
    Additional paid-in capital   902,584     901,562     904,775     903,726     902,659  
    Retained earnings   458,943     453,555     445,560     441,285     438,722  
    Accumulated other comprehensive income   (52,882 )   (38,081 )   (61,693 )   (60,841 )   (52,798 )
    Treasury stock, at cost;          
    7,019,384 shares, 7,015,843 shares, 7,373,009 shares, 7,354,399 shares, and 7,354,399 shares, respectively   (87,676 )   (87,644 )   (91,132 )   (90,909 )   (90,909 )
    Total stockholders’ equity   1,221,939     1,230,362     1,198,480     1,194,231     1,198,644  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 11,905,326   $ 11,676,721   $ 11,635,292   $ 11,542,731   $ 11,382,256  
               
    BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
     
      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
    2024    		 September 30,
    2024    		 June 30,
    2024    		 March 31,
    2024    		 December 31,
    2023
      (In Thousands Except Share Data)
    Interest and dividend income:          
    Loans and leases $ 147,436   $ 149,643   $ 145,585   $ 145,265   $ 142,948  
    Debt securities   6,421     6,473     6,480     6,878     6,945  
    Restricted equity securities   1,460     1,458     1,376     1,492     1,333  
    Short-term investments   2,830     1,986     1,914     1,824     1,093  
    Total interest and dividend income   158,147     159,560     155,355     155,459     152,319  
    Interest expense:          
    Deposits   56,562     59,796     59,721     56,884     54,034  
    Borrowed funds   16,597     16,756     15,633     16,987     14,730  
    Total interest expense   73,159     76,552     75,354     73,871     68,764  
    Net interest income   84,988     83,008     80,001     81,588     83,555  
    Provision for credit losses on loans   4,141     4,832     5,607     7,423     3,851  
    Credit for credit losses on investments   (104 )   (172 )   (39 )   (44 )   (76 )
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses   80,951     78,348     74,433     74,209     79,780  
    Non-interest income:          
    Deposit fees   2,297     2,353     3,001     2,897     3,064  
    Loan fees   439     464     702     789     515  
    Loan level derivative income, net   1,115     —     106     437     778  
    Gain on sales of loans and leases   406     415     130     —     410  
    Other   2,330     3,116     2,457     2,161     3,260  
    Total non-interest income   6,587     6,348     6,396     6,284     8,027  
    Non-interest expense:          
    Compensation and employee benefits   37,202     35,130     34,762     36,629     35,401  
    Occupancy   5,393     5,343     5,551     5,769     5,127  
    Equipment and data processing   6,780     6,831     6,732     7,031     7,245  
    Professional services   1,345     2,143     1,745     1,900     1,442  
    FDIC insurance   2,017     2,118     2,025     1,884     1,839  
    Advertising and marketing   1,303     859     1,504     1,574     758  
    Amortization of identified intangible assets   1,701     1,668     1,669     1,708     1,965  
    Merger and restructuring expense   3,378     —     823     —     —  
    Other   4,600     3,856     4,373     4,519     5,467  
    Total non-interest expense   63,719     57,948     59,184     61,014     59,244  
    Income before provision for income taxes   23,819     26,748     21,645     19,479     28,563  
    Provision for income taxes   6,283     6,606     5,273     4,814     5,675  
    Net income $ 17,536   $ 20,142   $ 16,372   $ 14,665   $ 22,888  
    Earnings per common share:          
    Basic $ 0.20   $ 0.23   $ 0.18   $ 0.16   $ 0.26  
    Diluted $ 0.20   $ 0.23   $ 0.18   $ 0.16   $ 0.26  
    Weighted average common shares outstanding during the period:        
    Basic   89,098,443     89,033,463     88,904,692     88,894,577     88,867,159  
    Diluted   89,483,964     89,319,611     89,222,315     89,181,508     89,035,505  
    Dividends paid per common share $ 0.135   $ 0.135   $ 0.135   $ 0.135   $ 0.135  
               
    BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
       
      Twelve Months Ended December 31,
      2024 2023
      (In Thousands Except Share Data)
    Interest and dividend income:    
    Loans and leases $ 587,929   $ 533,739
    Debt securities   26,252     29,648
    Restricted equity securities   5,786     5,571
    Short-term investments   8,554     8,329
    Total interest and dividend income   628,521     577,287
    Interest expense:    
    Deposits   232,963     175,665
    Borrowed funds   65,973     61,911
    Total interest expense   298,936     237,576
    Net interest income   329,585     339,711
    Provision for credit losses on loans   22,003     37,868
    (Credit) provision for credit losses on investments   (359 )   339
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses   307,941     301,504
    Non-interest income:    
    Deposit fees   10,548     11,611
    Loan fees   2,394     2,036
    Loan level derivative income, net   1,658     3,890
    Gain on investment securities, net   —     1,704
    Gain on sales of loans and leases   951     2,581
    Other   10,064     10,112
    Total non-interest income   25,615     31,934
    Non-interest expense:    
    Compensation and employee benefits   143,723     138,895
    Occupancy   22,056     20,203
    Equipment and data processing   27,374     27,004
    Professional services   7,133     7,226
    FDIC insurance   8,044     7,844
    Advertising and marketing   5,240     4,724
    Amortization of identified intangible assets   6,746     7,840
    Merger and restructuring expense   4,201     7,411
    Other   17,348     18,377
    Total non-interest expense   241,865     239,524
    Income before provision for income taxes   91,691     93,914
    Provision for income taxes   22,976     18,915
    Net income $ 68,715   $ 74,999
    Earnings per common share:    
    Basic $ 0.77   $ 0.85
    Diluted $ 0.77   $ 0.85
    Weighted average common shares outstanding during the period:  
    Basic   88,983,248     88,230,681
    Diluted   89,302,304     88,450,646
    Dividends paid per common share $ 0.540   $ 0.540
         
    BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Asset Quality Analysis (Unaudited)
     
      At and for the Three Months Ended
      December 31,
    2024    		 September 30,
    2024    		 June 30,
    2024    		 March 31,
    2024    		 December 31,
    2023
      (Dollars in Thousands)
    NONPERFORMING ASSETS:          
    Loans and leases accounted for on a nonaccrual basis:          
    Commercial real estate mortgage $ 11,525   $ 11,595   $ 11,659   $ 18,394   $ 19,608  
    Multi-family mortgage   6,596     1,751     —     —     —  
    Construction   —     —     —     —     —  
    Total commercial real estate loans   18,121     13,346     11,659     18,394     19,608  
               
    Commercial   14,676     15,734     16,636     3,096     3,886  
    Equipment financing   31,509     37,223     27,128     13,668     14,984  
    Total commercial loans and leases   46,185     52,957     43,764     16,764     18,870  
               
    Residential mortgage   3,999     3,862     4,495     4,563     4,292  
    Home equity   1,043     1,076     790     950     860  
    Other consumer   1     1     1     1     —  
    Total consumer loans   5,043     4,939     5,286     5,514     5,152  
               
    Total nonaccrual loans and leases   69,349     71,242     60,709     40,672     43,630  
               
    Other real estate owned   700     780     780     780     780  
    Other repossessed assets   403     799     1,194     1,037     914  
    Total nonperforming assets $ 70,452   $ 72,821   $ 62,683   $ 42,489   $ 45,324  
               
    Loans and leases past due greater than 90 days and still accruing $ 811   $ 16,091   $ 4,994   $ 363   $ 228  
               
    Nonperforming loans and leases as a percentage of total loans and leases   0.71 %   0.73 %   0.62 %   0.42 %   0.45 %
    Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets   0.59 %   0.62 %   0.54 %   0.37 %   0.40 %
               
    PROVISION AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES:      
    Allowance for loan and lease losses at beginning of period $ 127,316   $ 121,750   $ 120,124   $ 117,522   $ 119,081  
    Charge-offs   (8,414 )   (4,183 )   (8,823 )   (5,390 )   (7,722 )
    Recoveries   1,162     375     436     309     581  
    Net charge-offs   (7,252 )   (3,808 )   (8,387 )   (5,081 )   (7,141 )
    Provision for loan and lease losses excluding unfunded commitments *   5,019     9,374     10,013     7,683     5,582  
    Allowance for loan and lease losses at end of period $ 125,083   $ 127,316   $ 121,750   $ 120,124   $ 117,522  
               
    Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases   1.28 %   1.31 %   1.25 %   1.24 %   1.22 %
               
    NET CHARGE-OFFS:          
    Commercial real estate loans $ —   $ —   $ 3,819   $ 606   $ 1,087  
    Commercial loans and leases **   7,257     3,797     4,571     8,179     6,061  
    Consumer loans   (5 )   11     (3 )   (4 )   (7 )
    Total net charge-offs $ 7,252   $ 3,808   $ 8,387   $ 8,781   $ 7,141  
               
    Net loan and lease charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases (annualized)   0.30 %   0.16 %   0.35 %   0.36 %   0.30 %
               
    *Provision for loan and lease losses does not include (credit) provision of $(0.9 million), $(4.5 million), $(4.4 million), $(0.3 million), and $(1.7 million) for credit losses on unfunded commitments during the three months ended December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively.
    ** The balance at March 31, 2024 includes a $3.7 million charge-off on a letter of credit which impacted the provision.
               
    BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Average Yields / Costs (Unaudited)
     
      Three Months Ended
      December 31, 2024 September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
      Average
    Balance    		 Interest (1) Average
    Yield/
    Cost    		 Average
    Balance    		 Interest (1) Average
    Yield/
    Cost    		 Average
    Balance    		 Interest (1) Average
    Yield/
    Cost
      (Dollars in Thousands)
    Assets:                  
    Interest-earning assets:                  
    Investments:                  
    Debt securities (2) $ 856,065 $ 6,463 3.02 % $ 853,924 $ 6,516 3.05 % $ 876,350 $ 6,986 3.19 %
    Restricted equity securities (2)   75,879   1,459 7.69 %   75,225   1,459 7.76 %   67,567   1,334 7.90 %
    Short-term investments   236,784   2,830 4.78 %   145,838   1,986 5.44 %   85,790   1,093 5.09 %
    Total investments   1,168,728   10,752 3.68 %   1,074,987   9,961 3.71 %   1,029,707   9,413 3.66 %
    Loans and Leases:                  
    Commercial real estate loans (3)   5,752,591   81,195 5.52 %   5,772,456   83,412 5.65 %   5,727,930   81,653 5.58 %
    Commercial loans (3)   1,170,295   19,750 6.61 %   1,079,084   18,440 6.69 %   969,603   16,296 6.58 %
    Equipment financing (3)   1,310,143   26,295 8.03 %   1,353,649   26,884 7.94 %   1,347,589   25,211 7.48 %
    Consumer loans (3)   1,529,654   20,881 5.44 %   1,505,095   21,123 5.60 %   1,475,580   19,888 5.37 %
    Total loans and leases   9,762,683   148,121 6.07 %   9,710,284   149,859 6.17 %   9,520,702   143,048 6.01 %
    Total interest-earning assets   10,931,411   158,873 5.81 %   10,785,271   159,820 5.93 %   10,550,409   152,461 5.78 %
    Non-interest-earning assets   649,161       666,067       721,532    
    Total assets $ 11,580,572     $ 11,451,338     $ 11,271,941    
                       
    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:                  
    Interest-bearing liabilities:                  
    Deposits:                  
    NOW accounts $ 630,408   1,056 0.67 % $ 639,561   1,115 0.69 % $ 657,134   1,146 0.69 %
    Savings accounts   1,741,355   10,896 2.49 %   1,738,756   12,098 2.77 %   1,658,144   10,684 2.56 %
    Money market accounts   2,083,033   13,856 2.65 %   2,038,048   15,466 3.02 %   2,140,225   16,239 3.01 %
    Certificates of deposit   1,857,483   20,691 4.43 %   1,768,026   20,054 4.51 %   1,530,772   14,517 3.76 %
    Brokered deposit accounts   797,910   10,063 5.02 %   841,067   11,063 5.23 %   880,604   11,448 5.16 %
    Total interest-bearing deposits   7,110,189   56,562 3.16 %   7,025,458   59,796 3.39 %   6,866,879   54,034 3.12 %
    Borrowings:                  
    Advances from the FHLB   1,144,157   13,958 4.77 %   1,139,049   14,366 4.94 %   965,846   11,943 4.84 %
    Subordinated debentures and notes   84,311   1,944 9.22 %   84,276   1,378 6.54 %   84,170   1,381 6.56 %
    Other borrowed funds   65,947   695 4.20 %   53,102   1,012 7.58 %   136,566   1,406 4.09 %
    Total borrowings   1,294,415   16,597 5.02 %   1,276,427   16,756 5.14 %   1,186,582   14,730 4.86 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities   8,404,604   73,159 3.46 %   8,301,885   76,552 3.67 %   8,053,461   68,764 3.39 %
    Non-interest-bearing liabilities:                  
    Demand checking accounts   1,693,138       1,669,092       1,723,849    
    Other non-interest-bearing liabilities   250,303       264,324       323,855    
    Total liabilities   10,348,045       10,235,301       10,101,165    
    Stockholders’ equity   1,232,527       1,216,037       1,170,776    
    Total liabilities and equity $ 11,580,572     $ 11,451,338     $ 11,271,941    
    Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) /Interest-rate spread (4)     85,714 2.35 %     83,268 2.26 %     83,697 2.39 %
    Less adjustment of tax-exempt income     726       260       142  
    Net interest income   $ 84,988     $ 83,008     $ 83,555  
    Net interest margin (5)     3.12 %     3.07 %     3.15 %
                       
    (1) Tax-exempt income on debt securities, equity securities and revenue bonds included in commercial real estate loans is included on a tax-equivalent basis.
    (2) Average balances include unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities. Dividend payments may not be consistent and average yield on equity securities may vary from month to month.
    (3) Loans on nonaccrual status are included in the average balances.
    (4) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
    (5) Net interest margin represents net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) divided by average interest-earning assets.
                       
    BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Average Yields / Costs (Unaudited)
     
      Twelve Months Ended
      December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
      Average
    Balance    		 Interest (1) Average
    Yield/
    Cost    		 Average
    Balance    		 Interest (1) Average
    Yield/
    Cost
      (Dollars in Thousands)
    Assets:            
    Interest-earning assets:            
    Investments:            
    Debt securities (2) $ 862,381 $ 26,416 3.06 % $ 947,782 $ 29,891 3.15 %
    Restricted equity securities (2)   74,788   5,786 7.74 %   72,264   5,572 7.71 %
    Short-term investments   164,445   8,554 5.20 %   158,718   8,329 5.25 %
    Total investments   1,101,614   40,756 3.70 %   1,178,764   43,792 3.72 %
    Loans and Leases:            
    Commercial real estate loans (3)   5,760,432   327,221 5.59 %   5,654,385   307,652 5.37 %
    Commercial loans (3)   1,086,460   73,369 6.65 %   929,077   59,110 6.28 %
    Equipment financing (3)   1,352,993   106,329 7.86 %   1,277,224   92,112 7.21 %
    Consumer loans (3)   1,501,626   82,273 5.47 %   1,470,677   75,098 5.10 %
    Total loans and leases   9,701,511   589,192 6.07 %   9,331,363   533,972 5.72 %
    Total interest-earning assets   10,803,125   629,948 5.83 %   10,510,127   577,764 5.50 %
    Non-interest-earning assets   670,299       704,244    
    Total assets $ 11,473,424     $ 11,214,371    
                 
    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:            
    Interest-bearing liabilities:            
    Deposits:            
    NOW accounts $ 650,225   4,543 0.70 % $ 720,572   4,275 0.59 %
    Savings accounts   1,726,504   46,220 2.68 %   1,439,293   27,974 1.94 %
    Money market accounts   2,056,066   60,796 2.96 %   2,205,430   58,153 2.64 %
    Certificates of deposit   1,737,697   76,134 4.38 %   1,428,727   44,122 3.09 %
    Brokered deposit accounts   873,182   45,270 5.18 %   819,419   41,141 5.02 %
    Total interest-bearing deposits   7,043,674   232,963 3.31 %   6,613,441   175,665 2.66 %
    Borrowings:            
    Advances from the FHLB   1,124,432   55,851 4.89 %   1,092,996   52,467 4.73 %
    Subordinated debentures and notes   84,258   6,074 7.21 %   84,116   5,476 6.51 %
    Other borrowed funds   78,859   4,048 5.13 %   124,793   3,968 3.18 %
    Total borrowings   1,287,549   65,973 5.04 %   1,301,905   61,911 4.69 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities   8,331,223   298,936 3.59 %   7,915,346   237,576 3.00 %
    Non-interest-bearing liabilities:            
    Demand checking accounts   1,657,922       1,823,759    
    Other non-interest-bearing liabilities   273,243       307,160    
    Total liabilities   10,262,388       10,046,265    
    Stockholders’ equity   1,211,036       1,168,106    
    Total liabilities and equity $ 11,473,424     $ 11,214,371    
    Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) /Interest-rate spread (4)     331,012 2.24 %     340,188 2.50 %
    Less adjustment of tax-exempt income     1,427       477  
    Net interest income   $ 329,585     $ 339,711  
    Net interest margin (5)     3.06 %     3.24 %
                 
    (1) Tax-exempt income on debt securities, equity securities and revenue bonds included in commercial real estate loans is included on a tax-equivalent basis.
    (2) Average balances include unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities. Dividend payments may not be consistent and average yield on equity securities may vary from month to month.
    (3) Loans on nonaccrual status are included in the average balances.
    (4) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
    (5) Net interest margin represents net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) divided by average interest-earning assets.
                 
    BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited)
             
          At and for the Three Months Ended
    December 31,    		 At and for the Twelve Months Ended
    December 31,
            2024 2023 2024 2023
    Reconciliation Table – Non-GAAP Financial Information   (Dollars in Thousands Except Share Data)
                 
    Reported Pretax Income     $ 23,819   $ 28,563   $ 91,691   $ 93,914  
    Less:              
    Security gains   —     —     —     1,704  
    Add:              
    Day 1 PCSB CECL provision         —     —     —     16,744  
    Merger and acquisition expenses     3,378     —     4,201     7,411  
    Operating Pretax income   $ 27,197   $ 28,563   $ 95,892   $ 116,365  
    Effective tax rate     23.9 %   19.9 %   24.5 %   20.1 %
    Provision for income tax     6,511     5,675     23,480     23,437  
    Operating earnings after tax       $ 20,686   $ 22,888   $ 72,412   $ 92,928  
                   
    Operating earnings per common share:            
    Basic       $ 0.23   $ 0.26   $ 0.81   $ 1.05  
    Diluted       $ 0.23   $ 0.26   $ 0.81   $ 1.05  
                   
    Weighted average common shares outstanding during the period:          
    Basic         89,098,443     88,867,159     88,983,248     88,230,681  
    Diluted         89,483,964     89,035,505     89,302,304     88,450,646  
                   
                   
    Return on average assets *       0.61 %   0.81 %   0.60 %   0.67 %
    Less:              
    Security gains (after-tax) *       — %   — %   — %   0.01 %
    Add:              
    Day 1 PCSB CECL provision (after-tax) *     — %   — %   — %   0.12 %
    Merger and acquisition expenses (after-tax) *     0.09 %   — %   0.03 %   0.05 %
    Operating return on average assets *       0.70 %   0.81 %   0.63 %   0.83 %
                   
                   
    Return on average tangible assets *       0.62 %   0.83 %   0.61 %   0.69 %
    Less:              
    Security gains (after-tax) *       — %   — %   — %   0.01 %
    Add:              
    Day 1 PCSB CECL provision (after-tax) *     — %   — %   — %   0.12 %
    Merger and acquisition expenses (after-tax) *     0.09 %   — %   0.03 %   0.05 %
    Operating return on average tangible assets *       0.71 %   0.83 %   0.64 %   0.85 %
                   
                   
    Return on average stockholders’ equity *       5.69 %   7.82 %   5.67 %   6.42 %
    Less:              
    Security gains (after-tax) *       — %   — %   — %   0.12 %
    Add:              
    Day 1 PCSB CECL provision (after-tax) *     — %   — %   — %   1.14 %
    Merger and acquisition expenses (after-tax) *     0.83 %   — %   0.26 %   0.51 %
    Operating return on average stockholders’ equity *     6.52 %   7.82 %   5.93 %   7.95 %
                   
                   
    Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity *     7.21 %   10.12 %   7.24 %   8.36 %
    Less:              
    Security gains (after-tax) *       — %   — %   — %   0.15 %
    Add:              
    Day 1 PCSB CECL provision (after-tax) *     — %   — %   — %   1.49 %
    Merger and acquisition expenses (after-tax) *     1.06 %   — %   0.33 %   0.66 %
    Operating return on average tangible stockholders’ equity *     8.27 %   10.12 %   7.57 %   10.36 %
    * Ratios at and for the three months ended are annualized.          
                   
    BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited)
     
      At and for the Three Months Ended At and for the Twelve
    Months Ended
      December 31,
    2024    		 September 30,
    2024    		 June 30,
    2024    		 March 31,
    2024    		 December 31,
    2023    		 December 31,
    2024    		 December 31,
    2023
      (Dollars in Thousands)
                   
    Net income, as reported $ 17,536   $ 20,142   $ 16,372   $ 14,665   $ 22,888   $ 68,715   $ 74,999  
                   
    Average total assets $ 11,580,572   $ 11,451,338   $ 11,453,394   $ 11,417,185   $ 11,271,941   $ 11,473,424   $ 11,214,371  
    Less: Average goodwill and average identified intangible assets, net   259,496     261,188     262,859     264,536     266,225     262,011     270,637  
    Average tangible assets $ 11,321,076   $ 11,190,150   $ 11,190,535   $ 11,152,649   $ 11,005,716   $ 11,211,413   $ 10,943,734  
                   
    Return on average tangible assets (annualized)   0.62 %   0.72 %   0.59 %   0.53 %   0.83 %   0.61 %   0.69 %
                   
    Average total stockholders’ equity $ 1,232,527   $ 1,216,037   $ 1,193,385   $ 1,201,904   $ 1,170,776   $ 1,211,036   $ 1,168,106  
    Less: Average goodwill and average identified intangible assets, net   259,496     261,188     262,859     264,536     266,225     262,011     270,637  
    Average tangible stockholders’ equity $ 973,031   $ 954,849   $ 930,526   $ 937,368   $ 904,551   $ 949,025   $ 897,469  
                   
    Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity (annualized)   7.21 %   8.44 %   7.04 %   6.26 %   10.12 %   7.24 %   8.36 %
                   
    Total stockholders’ equity $ 1,221,939   $ 1,230,362   $ 1,198,480   $ 1,194,231   $ 1,198,644   $ 1,221,939   $ 1,198,644  
    Less:              
    Goodwill   241,222     241,222     241,222     241,222     241,222     241,222     241,222  
    Identified intangible assets, net   17,461     19,162     20,830     22,499     24,207     17,461     24,207  
    Tangible stockholders’ equity $ 963,256   $ 969,978   $ 936,428   $ 930,510   $ 933,215   $ 963,256   $ 933,215  
                   
    Total assets $ 11,905,326   $ 11,676,721   $ 11,635,292   $ 11,542,731   $ 11,382,256   $ 11,905,326   $ 11,382,256  
    Less:              
    Goodwill   241,222     241,222     241,222     241,222     241,222     241,222     241,222  
    Identified intangible assets, net   17,461     19,162     20,830     22,499     24,207     17,461     24,207  
    Tangible assets $ 11,646,643   $ 11,416,337   $ 11,373,240   $ 11,279,010   $ 11,116,827   $ 11,646,643   $ 11,116,827  
                   
    Tangible stockholders’ equity to tangible assets   8.27 %   8.50 %   8.23 %   8.25 %   8.39 %   8.27 %   8.39 %
                   
    Tangible stockholders’ equity $ 963,256   $ 969,978   $ 936,428   $ 930,510   $ 933,215   $ 963,256   $ 933,215  
                   
    Number of common shares issued   96,998,075     96,998,075     96,998,075     96,998,075     96,998,075     96,998,075     96,998,075  
    Less:              
    Treasury shares   7,019,384     7,015,843     7,373,009     7,354,399     7,354,399     7,019,384     7,354,399  
    Unvested restricted shares   880,248     883,789     713,443     749,099     749,099     880,248     749,099  
    Number of common shares outstanding   89,098,443     89,098,443     88,911,623     88,894,577     88,894,577     89,098,443     88,894,577  
                   
    Tangible book value per common share $ 10.81   $ 10.89   $ 10.53   $ 10.47   $ 10.50   $ 10.81   $ 10.50  

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  • MIL-OSI: NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: NECB) (the “Company”), the parent holding company of NorthEast Community Bank (the “Bank”), generated net income of $10.9 million, or $0.83 per basic share and $0.80 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024 compared to net income of $12.1 million, or $0.82 per basic and diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023. In addition, the Company generated net income of $47.8 million, or $3.64 per basic share and $3.58 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to net income of $46.3 million, or $3.32 per basic share and diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2023.

    Kenneth A. Martinek, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, stated “We are pleased to report another quarter of strong earnings due to the strong performance of our loan portfolio.   Despite the challenging high interest rate environment during 2023 that continued into most of 2024, loan demand remained strong with originations and outstanding commitments remaining robust. As has been in the past, construction lending in high demand-high absorption areas continues to be our focus.”

    Highlights for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2024 are as follows:

    • Performance metrics continue to be strong with a return on average total assets ratio of 2.19%, a return on average shareholders’ equity ratio of 13.80%, and an efficiency ratio of 38.99% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company generated a return on average total assets ratio of 2.50%, a return on average shareholders’ equity ratio of 15.83%, and an efficiency ratio of 37.00%.
    • Net interest income increased by $91,000 and $5.6 million, or 0.4% and 5.8%, respectively, for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same periods in 2023.
    • Our net loans receivable increased by $227.0 million, or 14.3%, to $1.8 billion at December 31, 2024 compared to $1.6 billion at December 31, 2023.

    Balance Sheet Summary

    Total assets increased $246.2 million, or 14.0%, to $2.0 billion at December 31, 2024, from $1.8 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase in assets was primarily due to increases in net loans of $227.0 million, cash and cash equivalents of $9.6 million, equity securities of $3.9 million, real estate owned of $3.7 million, and other assets of $3.3 million.

    Cash and cash equivalents increased $9.6 million, or 14.0%, to $78.3 million at December 31, 2024 from $68.7 million at December 31, 2023. The increase in cash and cash equivalents was a result of an increase in deposits of $270.3 million, partially offset by a decrease in borrowings of $64.0 million, an increase of $227.0 million in net loans, dividends to shareholders of $8.7 million, and stock repurchases of $2.4 million.

    Equity securities increased $3.9 million, or 21.5%, to $22.0 million at December 31, 2024 from $18.1 million at December 31, 2023. The increase in equity securities was attributable to the purchase of $4.0 million in equity securities during the second half of 2024, offset by market depreciation of $109,000 due to market interest rate volatility during the year ended December 31, 2024.

    Securities held-to-maturity decreased $1.2 million, or 7.8%, to $14.6 million at December 31, 2024 from $15.9 million at December 31, 2023 due to $1.2 million in maturities and pay-downs of various investment securities, partially offset by a decrease of $10,000 in the allowance for credit losses for held-to-maturity securities.

    Loans, net of the allowance for credit losses, increased $227.0 million, or 14.3%, to $1.8 billion at December 31, 2024 from $1.6 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase in loans, net of the allowance for credit losses, was primarily due to loan originations of $656.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, consisting primarily of $573.8 million in construction loans with respect to which approximately 36.3% of the funds were disbursed at loan closings, with the remaining funds to be disbursed over the terms of the construction loans. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2024, we originated $54.9 million in commercial and industrial loans, $14.0 million in non-residential loans, $12.6 million in multi-family loans, and $600,000 in mixed-use loans. We also originated $9.2 million in letters of credit.

    Loan originations during the year ended December 31, 2024 resulted in a net increase of $206.8 million in construction loans, $8.6 million in commercial and industrial loans, $8.3 million in non-residential loans, $7.7 million in multi-family loans, and $409,000 in consumer loans. The increase in our loan portfolio was partially offset by decreases of $3.1 million in mixed-use loans and $1.8 million in residential loans, coupled with normal pay-downs and principal reductions.

    The allowance for credit losses related to loans decreased to $4.8 million as of December 31, 2024, from $5.1 million as of December 31, 2023. The decrease in the allowance for credit losses related to loans was due to charge-offs totaling $347,000, offset by provision for credit losses totaling $84,000.  

    Premises and equipment decreased $647,000, or 2.5%, to $24.8 million at December 31, 2024 from $25.5 million at December 31, 2023 primarily due to the depreciation of fixed assets.

    Investments in Federal Home Loan Bank stock decreased $532,000, or 57.3%, to $397,000 at December 31, 2024 from $929,000 at December 31, 2023. The decrease was due primarily to the mandatory redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock totaling $630,000 in connection with the maturity of $14.0 million in advances in 2024, offset by purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank stock totaling $98,000 due to the growth of our mortgage loan portfolio.

    Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) increased $656,000, or 2.6%, to $25.7 million at December 31, 2024 from $25.1 million at December 31, 2023 due to increases in the BOLI cash value.

    Accrued interest receivable increased $1.2 million, or 9.5%, to $13.5 million at December 31, 2024 from $12.3 million at December 31, 2023 due to an increase in the loan portfolio.

    Real estate owned increased $3.7 million, or 251.6%, to $5.1 million at December 31, 2024 from $1.5 million at December 31, 2023 due to foreclosure of a property, with a book value of $4.4 million, located in the Bronx, New York, offset by charge-offs totaling $689,000 resulting from a decrease in the estimated fair value of a foreclosed property located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

    Right of use assets — operating decreased $565,000, or 12.4%, to $4.0 million at December 31, 2024 from $4.6 million at December 31, 2023, primarily due to amortization.

    Other assets increased $3.3 million, or 40.5%, to $11.3 million at December 31, 2024 from $8.0 million at December 31, 2023 due to increases of $2.8 million in tax assets, $476,000 in suspense accounts, and $6,000 in miscellaneous assets, partially offset by decreases of $40,000 in prepaid expenses and $2,000 in securities receivables.

    Total deposits increased $270.3 million, or 19.3%, to $1.7 billion at December 31, 2024 from $1.4 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase in deposits was primarily due to the Bank offering competitive interest rates to attract deposits. This resulted in a shift in deposits whereby certificates of deposit increased $239.7 million, or 31.5%, and NOW/money market accounts increased $98.0 million, or 67.4%, partially offset by decreases in savings account balances of $54.3 million, or 28.2%, and non-interest bearing demand deposits of $14.7 million, or 4.9%.

    Federal Reserve Bank borrowings of $50.0 million at December 31, 2023 and Federal Home Loan Bank advances of $14.0 million at December 31, 2023 were paid-off during the year ended December 31, 2024.

    Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance decreased $402,000, or 19.9%, to $1.6 million at December 31, 2024 from $2.0 million at December 31, 2023 due primarily to real estate tax payments for borrowers.

    Lease liability – operating decreased $517,000, or 11.2%, to $4.1 million at December 31, 2024 from $4.6 million at December 31, 2023, primarily due to amortization.

    Accounts payable and accrued expenses increased $972,000, or 7.2%, to $14.5 million at December 31, 2024 from $13.6 million at December 31, 2023 due primarily to increases in dividends payable and other payables of $856,000 and deferred compensation of $729,000, partially offset by decreases in accrued interest expense of $102,000, suspense account for loan closings of $99,000, and accrued expense of $79,000. The allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet commitments decreased $333,000, or 32.1%, to $704,000 at December 31, 2024 from $1.0 million at December 31, 2023.

    Stockholders’ equity increased $39.7 million, or 14.2% to $319.1 million at December 31, 2024, from $279.3 million at December 31, 2023. The increase in stockholders’ equity was due to net income of $47.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, the amortization expense of $2.0 million relating to restricted stock and stock options granted under the Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, an increase of $1.3 million in earned employee stock ownership plan shares coupled with a reduction of $475,000 in unearned employee stock ownership plan shares, and an exercise of stock options totaling $14,000, partially offset by dividends paid and declared of $8.7 million, stock repurchases and stock repurchase excise taxes totaling $2.5 million, awarding restricted stock totaling $725,000. and $93,000 in other comprehensive income.

    Results of Operations for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

    Net Interest Income

    Net interest income was $25.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $25.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The increase in net interest income of $92,000, or 0.4%, was primarily due to an increase in interest income that exceeded an increase in interest expense.

    The increase in interest income is attributable to increases in the average balances of loans, interest-bearing deposits, and investment securities, partially offset by a decrease in the average balances of FHLB stock. However, the Federal Reserve’s decrease of interest rates starting in September 2024 impacted the yield on our interest earning assets.

    The increase in market interest rates in 2023 that continued until September 2024 also caused an increase in our interest expense. As a result, the increase in interest expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 was due to an increase in the cost of funds on our deposits. The increase in interest expense was also due to an increase in the average balances on our certificates of deposits and our interest-bearing demand deposits, offset by a decrease in the average balances on our savings and club deposits and our borrowed money.

    Total interest and dividend income increased $3.3 million, or 9.0%, to $40.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 from $37.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The increase in interest and dividend income was due to an increase in the average balance of interest earning assets of $249.5 million, or 15.0%, to $1.9 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 from $1.7 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, partially offset by a decrease in the yield on interest earning assets by 47 basis points from 8.93% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 to 8.46% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

    Interest expense increased $3.3 million, or 27.3%, to $15.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 from $11.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The increase in interest expense was due to an increase in the cost of interest bearing liabilities by 20 basis points from 4.14% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 to 4.34% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 and an increase in average interest bearing liabilities of  $247.3 million, or 21.5%, to $1.4 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 from $1.2 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.

    Our net interest margin decreased 77 basis points, or 12.7%, to 5.29% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 compared to 6.06% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in the net interest margin was due to an increase in the cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities and a decrease in the yield on interest-earning assets.

    Credit Loss Expense

    The Company recorded a credit loss expense of $26,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 compared to a credit loss expense of $205,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The credit loss expense of $26,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 was comprised of credit loss expense for loans of $230,000 due to charge-offs of $232,000 in unpaid overdrafts in our demand deposit accounts, offset by credit loss expense reduction for off-balance sheet commitments of $204,000 primarily attributable to a decrease in the aggregate unfunded off-balance sheet commitments.

    The credit loss expense of $205,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was comprised of credit loss expense for loans of $352,000 and credit loss expense for held-to-maturity investment securities of $6,000, partially offset by credit loss expense reduction for off-balance sheet commitments of $153,000.

    With respect to the allowance for credit losses for loans, we charged-off $232,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2024 as compared to charge-offs of $27,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The charge-offs during both periods were against various unpaid overdrafts in our demand deposit accounts.

    We recorded no recoveries from previously charged-off loans during the quarter ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

    Non-Interest Income

    Non-interest income for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 was $149,000 compared to non-interest income of $1.4 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The decrease of $1.2 million, or 89.2%, in total non-interest income was primarily due to decreases of $1.2 million in unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities, $115,000 in investment advisory fees, and $12,000 in miscellaneous other non-interest income, partially offset by increases of $40,000 from sale/disposition of fixed assets, $14,000 in BOLI income, and $11,000 in other loan fees and service charges.

    The increase in unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities was due to an unrealized loss of $554,000 on equity securities during the quarter ended December 31, 2024 compared to an unrealized gain of $621,000 on equity securities during the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The unrealized loss of $554,000 on equity securities during the quarter ended December 31, 2024 was due to market interest rate volatility during the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

    The decrease in investment advisory fees was due to the disposition in January 2024 of the Bank’s assets relating to the Harbor West Wealth Management Group. As a result of the transaction, the Bank no longer generates investment advisory fees.

    Regarding the sale/disposition of fixed assets, we recorded gains of $22,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2024 compared to losses of $18,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2023.  

    The increase in BOLI income of $14,000 was due to an increase in the yield on BOLI assets.

    The increase of $11,000 in other loan fees and service charges was due to an increase of $24,000 in ATM/debit card/ACH fees and an increase of $2,000 in deposit account fees, partially offset by a decrease of $15,000 in other loan fees and loan servicing fees.

    Non-Interest Expense

    Non-interest expense increased $688,000, or 7.5%, to $9.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 from $9.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The increase resulted primarily from increases of $444,000 in salaries and employee benefits, $163,000 in real estate owned expense, $108,000 in outside data processing expense, $79,000 in other operating expense, $18,000 in equipment expense, $7,000 in occupancy expense, and $7,000 in advertising expense, partially offset by a decrease of $138,000 in loss on the disposition of the Bank’s assets relating to the Harbor West Wealth Management Group.

    Income Taxes

    We recorded income tax expense of $4.6 million and $5.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For the quarter ended December 31, 2024, we had approximately $205,000 in tax exempt income, compared to approximately $190,000 in tax exempt income for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Our effective income tax rates were 29.5% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

    Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

    Net Interest Income

    Net interest income was $102.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to $97.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in net interest income of $5.6 million, or 5.8%, was primarily due to an increase in interest income that exceeded an increase in interest expense.

    The increase in interest income is attributable to increases in loans and interest-bearing deposits, partially offset by decreases in investment securities and FHLB stock. The increase in interest income is also attributable to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases during 2023 that continued until September 2024. However, the Federal Reserve’s decrease of interest rates starting in September 2024 impacted the yield on our interest earning assets.

    The increase in market interest rates in 2023 that continued until September 2024 also caused an increase in our interest expense. As a result, the increase in interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 was due to an increase in the cost of funds on our deposits and borrowed money. The increase in interest expense was also due to increases in the average balances on our certificates of deposits, our interest-bearing demand deposits, and our borrowed money, offset by a decrease in the average balance of our savings and club deposits.

    Total interest and dividend income increased $27.5 million, or 20.8%, to $160.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $132.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in interest and dividend income was due to an increase in the average balance of interest earning assets of $312.3 million, or 20.6%, to $1.8 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $1.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023 and an increase in the yield on interest earning assets by two basis points from 8.73% for the year ended December 31, 2023 to 8.75% for the year ended December 31, 2024.

    Interest expense increased $21.9 million, or 62.1%, to $57.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $35.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in interest expense was due to an increase in the cost of interest bearing liabilities by 77 basis points from 3.58% for the year ended December 31, 2023 to 4.35% for the year ended December 31, 2024, and an increase in average interest bearing liabilities of $328.9 million, or 33.3%, to $1.3 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $986.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.

    Net interest margin decreased 79 basis points, or 12.3%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 to 5.62% compared to 6.41% for the year ended December 31, 2023.

    Credit Loss Expense

    The Company recorded a credit loss expense reduction totaling $260,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to a credit loss expense totaling $972,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The credit loss expense reduction of $260,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024 was comprised of a credit loss expense reduction for off-balance sheet commitments of $334,000 and a credit loss expense reduction for held-to-maturity investment securities of $10,000, offset by a credit loss expense for loans of $84,000.

    The credit loss expense reduction for off-balance sheet commitments of $334,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily attributed to a reduction of $157.6 million in the level of off-balance sheet commitments. The credit loss expense reduction for held-to-maturity investment securities of $10,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily attributed to a reduction of $708,000 in the level of applicable held-to-maturity investment securities.

    The credit loss expense for loans of $84,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily attributed to charge-offs totaling $347,000, partially offset by favorable trends in the economy.  

    The credit loss expense of $972,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 was comprised of credit loss expense for loans of $1.5 million and credit loss expense for held-to-maturity investment securities of $5,000, partially offset by a credit loss expense reduction for off-balance sheet commitments of $548,000.

    We charged-off $347,000 during the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to charge-offs of $313,000 during the year ended December 31, 2023. The charge-offs of $347,000 during the year ended December 31, 2024 were against various unpaid overdrafts in our demand deposit accounts. The charge-offs of $312,000 during the year ended December 31, 2023 were comprised of a charge-off of $159,000 related to three performing construction loans on the same project whereby we sold the loans to a third-party at a loss of $159,000. The remaining charge-offs of $153,000 for the 2023 period were against various unpaid overdrafts in our demand deposit accounts.

    We recorded no recoveries from previously charged-off loans during the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

    Non-Interest Income

    Non-interest income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $2.8 million compared to non-interest income of $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease of $960,000, or 25.6%, in total non-interest income was primarily due to decreases of $458,000 in investment advisory fees, $403,000 in unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, and $357,000 in BOLI income, partially offset by increases of $207,000 in other loan fees and service charges, $40,000 from sale/disposition of fixed assets, and $11,000 in miscellaneous other non-interest income.

    The decrease in investment advisory fees was due to the disposition in January 2024 of the Bank’s assets relating to the Harbor West Wealth Management Group. As a result of the transaction, the Bank no longer generates investment advisory fees. The decrease in unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities was due to an unrealized loss of $109,000 on equity securities during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to an unrealized gain of $294,000 on equity securities during the year ended December 31, 2023. The unrealized loss of $109,000 on equity securities during the 2024 period was due to market interest rate volatility during the year ended December 31, 2024.

    The decrease in BOLI income was primarily due to two death claims totaling $1.8 million on BOLI policies that resulted in additional BOLI income of $404,000 in the year ended December 31, 2023.

    The increase of $207,000 in other loan fees and service charges was due to increases of $148,000 in other loan fees and loan servicing fees, $51,000 in ATM/debit card/ACH fees, and $7,000 in deposit account fees.

    Regarding the sale/disposition of fixed assets, we recorded gains of $22,000 during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to losses of $18,000 during the year ended December 31, 2023.

    Non-Interest Expense

    Non-interest expense increased $3.8 million, or 10.9%, to $39.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $35.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase resulted primarily from increases of $2.1 million in salaries and employee benefits, $879,000 in other operating expense, $638,000 in real estate owned expense, $394,000 in outside data processing expense, and $233,000 in occupancy expense, partially offset by decreases of $165,000 in equipment expense, $138,000 in loss on the disposition of the Bank’s assets relating to the Harbor West Wealth Management Group, and $103,000 in advertising expense.

    Income Taxes

    We recorded income tax expense of $19.0 million and $18.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2024, we had approximately $802,000 in tax exempt income, compared to approximately $1.1 million in tax exempt income for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in tax exempt income was due to two death claims totaling $1.8 million on BOLI policies during the year ended December 31, 2023. Our effective income tax rates were 28.4% and 28.5% for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

    Asset Quality

    Non-performing assets were $5.1 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $5.8 million at December 31, 2023.   At December 31, 2023, we had two non-performing construction loans totaling $4.4 million secured by the same project located in the Bronx, New York. We successfully foreclosed on these two loans on October 21, 2024 and the balances were transferred to foreclosed real estate. As a result, at December 31, 2024, we had two non-performing assets consisting of two foreclosed properties, with one foreclosed property totaling $4.4 million located in the Bronx, New York and one foreclosed property totaling $767,000 located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

    Our ratio of non-performing assets to total assets remained low at 0.25% at December 31, 2024 as compared to 0.33% at December 31, 2023.

    The Company’s allowance for credit losses related to loans was $4.8 million, or 0.27% of total loans as of December 31, 2024, compared to $5.1 million, or 0.32% of total loans, as of December 31, 2023. Based on a review of the loans that were in the loan portfolio at December 31, 2024, management believes that the allowance for credit losses related to loans is maintained at a level that represents its best estimate of inherent losses in the loan portfolio that were both probable and reasonably estimable.

    In addition, at December 31, 2024, the Company’s allowance for credit losses related to off-balance sheet commitments totaled $704,000 and the allowance for credit losses related to held-to-maturity debt securities totaled $126,000.

    Capital

    The Company’s total stockholders’ equity to assets ratio was 15.87% as of December 31, 2024.   At December 31, 2024, the Company had the ability to borrow $834.7 million from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, $18.2 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and $8.0 million from Atlantic Community Bankers Bank.

    The Bank’s capital position remains strong relative to current regulatory requirements and the Bank is considered a well-capitalized institution under the Prompt Corrective Action framework. As of December 31, 2024, the Bank had a tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 14.76% and a total risk-based capital ratio of 14.04%.

    The Company completed its first stock repurchase program on April 14, 2023 whereby the Company repurchased 1,637,794 shares, or 10%, of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock. The cost of the stock repurchase program totaled $23.0 million, including commission costs and Federal excise taxes.   Of the total shares repurchased under this program, 957,275 of such shares were repurchased during 2023 at a total cost of $13.7 million, including commission costs and Federal excise taxes.

    The Company commenced its second stock repurchase program on May 30, 2023 whereby the Company will repurchase 1,509,218, or 10%, of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had repurchased 1,091,174 shares of common stock under its second repurchase program, at a cost of $17.2 million, including commission costs and Federal excise taxes.

    About NorthEast Community Bancorp

    NorthEast Community Bancorp, headquartered at 325 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains, New York 10601, is the holding company for NorthEast Community Bank, which conducts business through its eleven branch offices located in Bronx, New York, Orange, Rockland, and Sullivan Counties in New York and Essex, Middlesex, and Norfolk Counties in Massachusetts and three loan production offices located in New City, New York, White Plains, New York, and Danvers, Massachusetts. For more information about NorthEast Community Bancorp and NorthEast Community Bank, please visit www.necb.com.

    Forward Looking Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding anticipated future events and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include, but are not limited to, changes in market interest rates, regional and national economic conditions (including higher inflation and its impact on regional and national economic conditions), legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the United States government, including policies of the United States Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality and composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, decreases in deposit levels necessitating increased borrowing to fund loans and securities, competition, demand for financial services in NorthEast Community Bank’s market area, changes in the real estate market values in NorthEast Community Bank’s market area, the impact of failures or disruptions in or breaches of the Company’s operational or security systems, data or infrastructure, or those of third parties, including as a result of cyberattacks or campaigns, and changes in relevant accounting principles and guidelines. Additionally, other risks and uncertainties may be described in our annual and quarterly reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are available through the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating any forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

       
    CONTACT: Kenneth A. Martinek
      Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
       
    PHONE: (914) 684-2500
       
     
    NORTHEAST COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
    (Unaudited)
           
        December 31,   December 31,
           2024       2023 
        (In thousands, except share
        and per share amounts)
    ASSETS            
    Cash and amounts due from depository institutions   $ 13,700     $ 13,394  
    Interest-bearing deposits     64,559       55,277  
    Total cash and cash equivalents     78,259       68,671  
    Certificates of deposit     100       100  
    Equity securities     21,994       18,102  
    Securities held-to-maturity ( net of allowance for credit losses of $126 and $136, respectively )     14,616       15,860  
    Loans receivable     1,813,647       1,586,721  
    Deferred loan (fees) costs, net     (49 )     176  
    Allowance for credit losses     (4,830 )     (5,093 )
    Net loans     1,808,768       1,581,804  
    Premises and equipment, net     24,805       25,452  
    Investments in restricted stock, at cost     397       929  
    Bank owned life insurance     25,738       25,082  
    Accrued interest receivable     13,481       12,311  
    Real estate owned     5,120       1,456  
    Property held for investment     1,370       1,407  
    Right of Use Assets – Operating     4,001       4,566  
    Right of Use Assets – Financing     347       351  
    Other assets     11,302       8,044  
    Total assets   $ 2,010,298     $ 1,764,135  
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY              
    Liabilities:              
    Deposits:              
    Non-interest bearing   $ 287,135     $ 300,184  
    Interest bearing     1,383,240       1,099,852  
    Total deposits     1,670,375       1,400,036  
    Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance     1,618       2,020  
    Borrowings     –       64,000  
    Lease Liability – Operating     4,108       4,625  
    Lease Liability – Financing     609       571  
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses     14,530       13,558  
    Total liabilities     1,691,240       1,484,810  
                   
    Stockholders’ equity:              
    Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding   $ —     $ —  
    Common stock, $0.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 14,016,254 shares and 14,144,856 shares outstanding, respectively     140       142  
    Additional paid-in capital     110,091       109,924  
    Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) shares     (6,088 )     (6,563 )
    Retained earnings     214,691       175,505  
    Accumulated other comprehensive income     224       317  
    Total stockholders’ equity     319,058       279,325  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 2,010,298     $ 1,764,135  
                 
    NORTHEAST COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (Unaudited)
     
                             
        Quarter Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,
         2024    2023   2024    2023
                    (In thousands, except per share amounts)
    INTEREST INCOME:                        
    Loans   $ 39,081     $ 35,660     $ 153,902     $ 127,486  
    Interest-earning deposits     1,144       1,257       5,202       4,143  
    Securities     247       209       909       859  
    Total Interest Income     40,472       37,126       160,013       132,488  
    INTEREST EXPENSE:                        
    Deposits     15,160       11,131       55,619       34,181  
    Borrowings     5       779       1,564       1,078  
    Financing lease     9       10       38       38  
    Total Interest Expense     15,174       11,920       57,221       35,297  
    Net Interest Income     25,298       25,206       102,792       97,191  
    Provision for (reversal of) credit loss     26       205       (260 )     972  
    Net Interest Income after Provision for (Reversal of) Credit Loss     25,272       25,001       103,052       96,219  
    NON-INTEREST INCOME:                        
    Other loan fees and service charges     485       474       2,098       1,891  
    Gain (loss) on disposition of equipment     22       (18 )     22       (18 )
    Earnings on bank owned life insurance     170       156       656       1,013  
    Investment advisory fees     –       115       –       458  
    Realized and unrealized (loss) gain on equity securities     (554 )     621       (109 )     294  
    Other     26       38       116       105  
    Total Non-Interest Income     149       1,386       2,783       3,743  
    NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:                        
    Salaries and employee benefits     5,204       4,760       20,942       18,839  
    Occupancy expense     712       705       2,828       2,595  
    Equipment     229       211       890       1,055  
    Outside data processing     680       572       2,604       2,210  
    Advertising     108       101       418       521  
    Loss on disposition of business     –       138       –       138  
    Real estate owned expense     204       41       731       93  
    Other     2,785       2,706       10,649       9,770  
    Total Non-Interest Expenses     9,922       9,234       39,062       35,221  
    INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     15,499       17,153       66,773       64,741  
    PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     4,566       5,052       18,982       18,465  
    NET INCOME   $ 10,933     $ 12,101     $ 47,791     $ 46,276  
                             
    NORTHEAST COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
    SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
    (Unaudited)
                  
        Quarter Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,  
         2024     2023     2024    2023  
        (In thousands, except per share amounts)   (In thousands, except per share amounts)  
    Per share data:                              
    Earnings per share – basic   $ 0.83     $ 0.82     $ 3.64     $ 3.32    
    Earnings per share – diluted     0.80       0.82       3.58       3.32    
    Weighted average shares outstanding – basic     13,132       14,720       13,136       13,930    
    Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted     13,582       14,778       13,359       13,936    
    Performance ratios/data:                          
    Return on average total assets     2.19 %     2.77 %     2.50 %     2.90 %  
    Return on average shareholders’ equity     13.80 %     17.49 %     15.83 %     17.09 %  
    Net interest income   $ 25,298     $ 25,206     $ 102,792     $ 97,191    
    Net interest margin     5.29 %     6.06 %     5.62 %     6.41 %  
    Efficiency ratio     38.99 %     34.72 %     37.00 %     34.90 %  
    Net charge-off ratio     0.05 %     0.01 %     0.02 %     0.02 %  
                               
    Loan portfolio composition:                December 31, 2024
    		    December 31, 2023
    		  
    One-to-four family               $ 3,472     $ 5,252    
    Multi-family                 206,606       198,927    
    Mixed-use                 26,571       29,643    
    Total residential real estate                 236,649       233,822    
    Non-residential real estate                 29,446       21,130    
    Construction                 1,426,167       1,219,413    
    Commercial and industrial                 119,736       111,116    
    Consumer                 1,649       1,240    
    Gross loans                 1,813,647       1,586,721    
    Deferred loan (fees) costs, net                 (49 )     176    
    Total loans               $ 1,813,598     $ 1,586,897    
    Asset quality data:                          
    Loans past due over 90 days and still accruing               $ –     $ –    
    Non-accrual loans                 –       4,385    
    OREO property                 5,120       1,456    
    Total non-performing assets               $ 5,120     $ 5,841    
                               
    Allowance for credit losses to total loans                 0.27 %     0.32 %  
    Allowance for credit losses to non-performing loans                 0.00 %     116.15 %  
    Non-performing loans to total loans                 0.00 %     0.28 %  
    Non-performing assets to total assets                 0.25 %     0.33 %  
                               
    Bank’s Regulatory Capital ratios:                          
    Total capital to risk-weighted assets                 13.92 %     13.43 %  
    Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets                 13.65 %     13.10 %  
    Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets                 13.65 %     13.10 %  
    Tier 1 leverage ratio                 14.44 %     14.43 %  
                                   
    NORTHEAST COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
    NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS
    (Unaudited)
                       
        Quarter Ended December 31, 2024   Quarter Ended December 31, 2023
        Average   Interest   Average   Average   Interest   Average
         Balance    and dividend    Yield    Balance    and dividend    Yield
        (In thousands, except yield/cost information)   (In thousands, except yield/cost information)
    Loan receivable gross   $ 1,784,920     $ 39,081     8.76 %   $ 1,545,446     $ 35,660     9.23 %
    Securities     36,817       232     2.52 %     33,124       188     2.27 %
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock     455       15     13.19 %     929       21     9.04 %
    Other interest-earning assets     90,279       1,144     5.07 %     83,436       1,257     6.03 %
    Total interest-earning assets     1,912,471       40,472     8.46 %     1,662,935       37,126     8.93 %
    Allowance for credit losses     (4,833 )                 (4,771 )            
    Non-interest-earning assets     92,422                   87,557              
    Total assets   $ 2,000,060                 $ 1,745,721              
                                         
    Interest-bearing demand deposit   $ 233,112     $ 2,198     3.77 %   $ 118,691     $ 1,026     3.46 %
    Savings and club accounts     137,295       767     2.23 %     206,120       1,404     2.72 %
    Certificates of deposit     1,026,433       12,195     4.75 %     758,928       8,701     4.59 %
    Total interest-bearing deposits     1,396,840       15,160     4.34 %     1,083,739       11,131     4.11 %
    Borrowed money     1,293       14     4.33 %     67,049       789     4.71 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     1,398,133       15,174     4.34 %     1,150,788       11,920     4.14 %
    Non-interest-bearing demand deposit     263,711                   298,739              
    Other non-interest-bearing liabilities     21,428                   19,449              
    Total liabilities     1,683,272                   1,468,976              
    Equity     316,788                   276,745              
    Total liabilities and equity   $ 2,000,060                 $ 1,745,721              
                                         
    Net interest income / interest spread         $ 25,298     4.12 %         $ 25,206     4.79 %
    Net interest rate margin                 5.29 %                 6.06 %
    Net interest earning assets   $ 514,338                 $ 512,147              
    Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities     136.79 %                 144.50 %            
     
    NORTHEAST COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
    NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS
    (Unaudited)
                       
        Year Ended December 31, 2024   Year Ended December 31, 2023
        Average   Interest   Average   Average   Interest   Average
           Balance      and dividend      Yield   Balance      and dividend      Yield
        (In thousands, except yield/cost information)   (In thousands, except yield/cost information)
    Loan receivable gross   $ 1,701,079     $ 153,902     9.05 %   $ 1,401,492     $ 127,486     9.10 %
    Securities     34,765       839     2.41 %     37,819       777     2.05 %
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock     677       70     10.34 %     984       82     8.33 %
    Other interest-earning assets     92,610       5,202     5.62 %     76,542       4,143     5.41 %
    Total interest-earning assets     1,829,131       160,013     8.75 %     1,516,837       132,488     8.73 %
    Allowance for credit losses     (4,940 )                 (4,676 )            
    Non-interest-earning assets     90,675                   84,287              
    Total assets   $ 1,914,866                 $ 1,596,448              
                                         
    Interest-bearing demand deposit   $ 209,993     $ 8,498     4.05 %   $ 93,426     $ 2,459     2.63 %
    Savings and club accounts     154,430       3,799     2.46 %     248,755       6,777     2.72 %
    Certificates of deposit     917,665       43,322     4.72 %     615,124       24,945     4.06 %
    Total interest-bearing deposits     1,282,088       55,619     4.34 %     957,305       34,181     3.57 %
    Borrowed money     33,117       1,602     4.84 %     29,007       1,116     3.85 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     1,315,205       57,221     4.35 %     986,312       35,297     3.58 %
    Non-interest-bearing demand deposit     277,957                   322,185              
    Other non-interest-bearing liabilities     19,739                   17,139              
    Total liabilities     1,612,901                   1,325,636              
    Equity     301,965                   270,812              
    Total liabilities and equity   $ 1,914,866                 $ 1,596,448              
                                         
    Net interest income / interest spread         $ 102,792     4.40 %         $ 97,191     5.15 %
    Net interest rate margin                 5.62 %                 6.41 %
    Net interest earning assets   $ 513,926                 $ 530,525              
    Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities     139.08 %                 153.79 %            

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PWOD)

    Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. achieved net income of $17.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, resulting in basic and diluted earnings per share of $2.35.

    Highlights

    • Net income, as reported under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was $3.7 million and $17.7 million, respectively, compared to $5.6 million and $16.6 million for the same periods of 2023. Results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 compared to 2023 were impacted by an increase in net interest income of $1.6 million and $3.9 million, respectively, as the cost of funds stabilized. The three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2024 have been impacted by after-tax merger related expenses of $581,000 resulting from the announced acquisition of the company by Northwest Bancshares, Inc. The disposal of assets related to two former branch properties resulted in a one time after-tax loss of $261,000 for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2024.
    • The allowance for credit losses was impacted for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 by a provision for credit losses of $420,000 and $121,000, respectively, compared to a negative provision for credit losses of $1.7 million and $1.5 million for the 2023 periods. The recognition of a negative provision for credit losses for the 2023 periods was due primarily to a recovery on a commercial loan which positively affected the historical loss rates, and the payoff of a nonperforming commercial loan.
    • Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended December 31, 2024 were $0.50 and $0.49, respectively, while the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 basic and diluted was $2.35. This compares to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.77 and $2.34, respectively, for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2023.
    • Annualized return on average assets was 0.67% for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to 1.02% for the corresponding period of 2023. Return on average assets was 0.80% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, compared to 0.79% for the corresponding period of 2023.
    • Annualized return on average equity was 7.28% for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to 12.60% for the corresponding period of 2023. Return on average equity was 9.14% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, compared to 9.84% for the corresponding period of 2023.

    Net Income

    Net income from core operations (“core earnings”), which is a non-GAAP measure of net income excluding net securities gains or losses, was $4.4 million and $18.4 million, respectively, for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $5.6 million and $16.7 million for the same periods of 2023. Core earnings per share (non-GAAP) for the three months ended December 31, 2024 were basic $0.58 and diluted $0.57 while basic and diluted for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 were $2.44. Basic and diluted core earnings per share for the three and twelve month periods of 2023 were $0.77 and $2.36, respectively. Annualized core return on average assets and core return on average equity (non-GAAP) were 0.78% and 8.48%, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to 1.02% and 12.63% for the corresponding period of 2023. Annualized core return on average assets and core return on average equity (non-GAAP) were 0.83% and 9.46%, respectively, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, compared to 0.79% and 9.93% for the corresponding period of 2023. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures of core earnings, core return on assets, core return on equity, core earnings per share and tangible book value per share to the comparable GAAP financial measures is included at the end of this press release.

    Net Interest Margin

    The net interest margin for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was 2.98% and 2.83% respectively, compared to 2.73% and 2.80% for the corresponding periods of 2023. The increase in the net interest margin for the three month period was driven by an increase in the rate collected on interest-earning assets of 34 basis points (“bps”), while the decrease in the net interest margin for the twelve month period was driven by a 74 bps increase in the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The overall increase in interest rates over the periods resulted in increases to both the yield on the earnings asset portfolio and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Driving the increase in the yield and interest income on the earning assets portfolio was the repricing of legacy assets coupled with portfolio growth. The average loan portfolio balance increased $47.4 million and $106.9 million, respectively, for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same periods of 2023 as the average yield on the portfolio increased 31 bps and 61 bps, resulting in an increase in taxable equivalent interest income of $2.0 million and $16.5 million, for the periods. The three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2024 were impacted by an increase of 57 bps and 66 bps in the yield earned on the securities portfolio as legacy securities matured with the funds reinvested at higher rates, which resulted in an increase in taxable equivalent interest income of $285,000 and $1.5 million, respectively. Short-term borrowings decreased leading to a decrease of $1.8 million and $3.9 million, respectively, in expense for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same periods of 2023. The rate paid on interest-bearing deposits increased 37 bps and 96 bps, respectively, or $2.1 million and $13.8 million in expense, for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2024 compared to the corresponding periods of 2023 due to the rate environment, an increase in competition for deposits, and a migration of deposit balances from core deposits to higher rate time deposits. The rates paid on time deposits significantly contributed to the increase in funding costs as rates paid for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same periods of 2023 increased 29 bps and 87 bps, respectively, or $1.7 million and $9.9 million in expense, as deposit gathering campaigns continued to focus on time deposits with a maturity of five to twenty-four months. In addition, brokered deposits have been utilized to assist with funding the loan portfolio growth and contributed to the increase in time deposit funding costs, while lowering the reliance on higher cost short-term borrowings.

    Assets

    Total assets increased to $2.2 billion at December 31, 2024, an increase of $27.5 million compared to December 31, 2023.  Net loans increased $36.9 million to $1.9 billion at December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023, as continued emphasis was placed on commercial loan growth and indirect auto lending. The investment portfolio decreased $10.7 million from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024.

    Non-performing Loans

    The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans ratio increased to 0.47% at December 31, 2024 from 0.17% at December 31, 2023, as non-performing loans increased to $8.9 million at December 31, 2024 from $3.1 million at December 31, 2023. The majority of non-performing loans involve loans that are either in a secured position and have sureties with a strong underlying financial position or have been classified as individually evaluated loans that have a specific allocation recorded within the allowance for credit losses. Net loan charge offs of $228,000 and $540,000 for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, respectively, impacted the allowance for credit losses, which was 0.63% of total loans at December 31, 2024 compared to 0.62% at December 31, 2023. Exposure to non-owner occupied office space is minimal at $14.1 million at December 31, 2024 with none of these loans being delinquent.

    Deposits

    Deposits increased $116.6 million to $1.7 billion at December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023. Noninterest-bearing deposits decreased $14.2 million to $456.9 million at December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023.  Core deposits declined $17.8 million as deposits migrated from core deposit accounts into time deposits as market rates and competition for deposits increased. Core deposit gathering efforts remained focused on increasing the utilization of electronic (internet and mobile) deposit banking by our customers. Core deposits have remained stable at $1.2 billion over the past five quarters. Interest-bearing deposits increased $130.8 million from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 due to growth in the time deposit portfolio of $80.8 million as customers sought a higher rate of interest. Brokered deposit balances increased $53.6 million to $178.3 million at December 31, 2024 as this funding source was utilized to supplement funding loan portfolio growth, while reducing the need to draw upon available borrowing lines. A campaign to attract time deposits with a maturity of five to twenty-four months commenced during the latter part of 2022 and has continued throughout 2023 and 2024 with current efforts centered on five months.

    Shareholders’ Equity

    Shareholders’ equity increased $13.7 million to $205.2 million at December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023.  During the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 there were no shares issued under the previously disclosed registered at-the-market offering. A total 31,066 shares for net proceeds of $632,000 were issued as part of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. Accumulated other comprehensive loss of $5.3 million at December 31, 2024 decreased from a loss of $9.2 million at December 31, 2023 as a result of a decrease in net unrealized loss on available for sale securities to $4.6 million at December 31, 2024 from a net unrealized loss of $6.4 million at December 31, 2023, coupled with a decrease in loss of $2.0 million in the defined benefit plan obligation. The current level of shareholders’ equity equates to a book value per share of $27.16 at December 31, 2024 compared to $25.51 at December 31, 2023, and an equity to asset ratio of 9.19% at December 31, 2024 and 8.69% at December 31, 2023. Tangible book value per share (a non-GAAP measure) increased to $24.97 at December 31, 2024 compared to $23.29 at December 31, 2023. Dividends declared for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $0.32 and $1.28 per share.

    Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Jersey Shore State Bank, which operates sixteen branch offices providing financial services in Lycoming, Clinton, Centre, Montour, Union, and Blair Counties, and Luzerne Bank, which operates eight branch offices providing financial services in Luzerne County, and United Insurance Solutions, LLC, which offers insurance products.  Investment and insurance products are offered through Jersey Shore State Bank’s subsidiary, The M Group, Inc. D/B/A The Comprehensive Financial Group.

    NOTE:  This press release contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).  Management uses the non-GAAP measure of net income from core operations in its analysis of the company’s performance. This measure, as used by the Company, adjusts net income determined in accordance with GAAP to exclude the effects of special items, including significant gains or losses that are unusual in nature such as net securities gains and losses. Because these certain items and their impact on the Company’s performance are difficult to predict, management believes presentation of financial measures excluding the impact of such items provides useful supplemental information in evaluating the operating results of the Company’s core businesses. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for net income determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.

    This press release may contain certain “forward-looking statements” including statements concerning plans, objectives, future events or performance and assumptions and other statements, which are statements other than statements of historical fact.  The Company cautions readers that the following important factors, among others, may have affected and could in the future affect actual results and could cause actual results for subsequent periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company herein: (i) the effect of changes in laws and regulations, including federal and state banking laws and regulations, and the associated costs of compliance with such laws and regulations either currently or in the future as applicable; (ii) the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies as well as by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or of changes in the Company’s organization, compensation and benefit plans; (iii) the effect on the Company’s competitive position within its market area of the increasing consolidation within the banking and financial services industries, including the increased competition from larger regional and out-of-state banking organizations as well as non-bank providers of various financial services; (iv) the effect of changes in interest rates; (v) the effects of health emergencies, including the spread of infectious diseases or pandemics; (vi) the effect of changes in the business cycle and downturns in the local, regional or national economies; or (vii) any potential adverse events or developments resulting from the merger agreement, dated December 16, 2024, between Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. and Northwest Bancshares, Inc., including, without limitation, any event, change, or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the merger agreement or the possibility that the parties may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies in the merger within the expected timeframes or to successfully integrate the business and operations of Jersey Shore State Bank and Luzerne Bank with those of Northwest Savings Bank after closing.  For a list of other factors which could affect the Company’s results, see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including “Item 1A.  Risk Factors,” set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

    You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.  These statements speak only as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise.  The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

    Previous press releases and additional information can be obtained from the Company’s website at www.pwod.com.

    Contact: Richard A. Grafmyre, Chief Executive Officer
      110 Reynolds Street
      Williamsport, PA 17702
      570-322-1111 e-mail: pwod@pwod.com
     
    PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
    (UNAUDITED)
     
        December 31,
    (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)     2024       2023     % Change
    ASSETS:                
    Noninterest-bearing cash           $         19,989     $         28,969             (31.00 ) %
    Interest-bearing balances in other financial institutions                     8,983               8,493             5.77   %
    Total cash and cash equivalents                     28,972               37,462             (22.66 ) %
                     
    Investment debt securities, available for sale, at fair value                     184,542               190,945             (3.35 ) %
    Investment equity securities, at fair value                     1,111               1,122             (0.98 ) %
    Restricted investment in bank stock                     20,032               24,323             (17.64 ) %
    Loans held for sale                     3,266               3,993             (18.21 ) %
    Loans                     1,877,078               1,839,764             2.03   %
    Allowance for credit losses                     (11,848 )             (11,446 )           3.51   %
    Loans, net                     1,865,230               1,828,318             2.02   %
    Premises and equipment, net                     27,789               30,250             (8.14 ) %
    Accrued interest receivable                     11,114               11,044             0.63   %
    Bank-owned life insurance                     45,681               33,867             34.88   %
    Investment in limited partnerships                     6,691               7,815             (14.38 ) %
    Goodwill                     16,450               16,450             —   %
    Intangibles                     107               210             (49.05 ) %
    Operating lease right of use asset             2,811               2,512             11.90   %
    Deferred tax asset                     3,493               4,655             (24.96 ) %
    Other assets                     15,049               11,843             27.07   %
    TOTAL ASSETS           $         2,232,338     $         2,204,809             1.25   %
                     
    LIABILITIES:                
    Interest-bearing deposits           $         1,249,145     $         1,118,320             11.70   %
    Noninterest-bearing deposits                     456,936               471,173             (3.02 ) %
    Total deposits                     1,706,081               1,589,493             7.33   %
                    %
    Short-term borrowings                     42,200               145,926             (71.08 ) %
    Long-term borrowings                     254,588               252,598             0.79   %
    Accrued interest payable                     4,664               3,814             22.29   %
    Operating lease liability                     2,889               2,570             12.41   %
    Other liabilities                     16,685               18,852             (11.49 ) %
    TOTAL LIABILITIES                     2,027,107               2,013,253             0.69   %
                     
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:                
    Preferred stock, no par value, 3,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued                     —               —     n/a
    Common stock, par value $5.55, 22,500,000 shares authorized; 8,066,968 and 8,019,219 shares issued; 7,556,743 and 7,508,994 shares outstanding                     44,815               44,550             0.59   %
    Additional paid-in capital                     63,193               61,733             2.37   %
    Retained earnings                     115,331               107,238             7.55   %
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss:                
    Net unrealized loss on available for sale securities                     (4,567 )             (6,396 )           28.60   %
    Defined benefit plan                     (726 )             (2,754 )           73.64   %
    Treasury stock at cost, 510,225 shares                     (12,815 )             (12,815 )           —   %
    TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                     205,231               191,556             7.14   %
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY           $         2,232,338     $         2,204,809             1.25   %
     
    PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
    (UNAUDITED)
     
        Three Months Ended December 31,   Twelve Months Ended December 31,
    (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)     2024       2023     % Change
    		     2024       2023     % Change
    INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:                                
    Loans including fees           $         25,759     $         23,720             8.60   %   $         99,780     $         83,291             19.80   %
    Investment securities:                                
    Taxable                     1,826               1,476             23.71   %             7,039               5,346             31.67   %
    Tax-exempt                     59               107             (44.86 ) %             292               517             (43.52 ) %
    Dividend and other interest income                     607               614             (1.14 ) %             2,587               2,441             5.98   %
    TOTAL INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME                     28,251               25,917             9.01   %             109,698               91,595             19.76   %
                                     
    INTEREST EXPENSE:                                
    Deposits                     9,523               7,445             27.91   %             35,962               22,131             62.50   %
    Short-term borrowings                     479               2,317             (79.33 ) %             4,503               8,401             (46.40 ) %
    Long-term borrowings                     2,686               2,207             21.70   %             10,353               6,099             69.75   %
    TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE                     12,688               11,969             6.01   %             50,818               36,631             38.73   %
                                     
    NET INTEREST INCOME                     15,563               13,948             11.58   %             58,880               54,964             7.12   %
                                     
    PROVISION (RECOVERY) FOR CREDIT LOSSES                      420               (1,742 )           124.11   %             121               (1,479 )           108.18   %
                                     
    NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION (RECOVERY) OF CREDIT LOSSES                     15,143               15,690             (3.49 ) %             58,759               56,443             4.10   %
                                     
    NON-INTEREST INCOME:                                
    Service charges                     516               533             (3.19 ) %             2,067               2,090             (1.10 ) %
    Net debt securities losses, available for sale                     (9 )             (68 )           86.76   %             (49 )             (193 )           74.61   %
    Net equity securities (losses) gains                     (35 )             50             (170.00 ) %             (11 )             15             (173.33 ) %
    Bank-owned life insurance                     303               171             77.19   %             1,159               1,063             9.03   %
    Gain on sale of loans                     463               314             47.45   % .           1,484               1,046             41.87   %
    Insurance commissions                     128               113             13.27   %             553               529             4.54   %
    Brokerage commissions                     163               127             28.35   %             684               575             18.96   %
    Loan broker income                     543               264             105.68   %             1,384               992             39.52   %
    Debit card income                     385               333             15.62   %             1,437               1,328             8.21   %
    Other                     253               384             (34.11 ) %             910               930             (2.15 ) %
    TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME                     2,710               2,221             22.02   %             9,618               8,375             14.84   %
                                     
    NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:                                
    Salaries and employee benefits                     7,032               6,284             11.90   %             26,256               25,062             4.76   %
    Occupancy                     758               746             1.61   %             3,152               3,168             (0.51 ) %
    Furniture and equipment                     1,233               889             38.70   %             3,669               3,392             8.17   %
    Software amortization                     339               250             35.60   %             996               843             18.15   %
    Pennsylvania shares tax                     351               275             27.64   %             1,373               1,082             26.89   %
    Professional fees                     523               640             (18.28 ) %             2,177               2,953             (26.28 ) %
    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation deposit insurance                     385               456             (15.57 ) %             1,564               1,578             (0.89 ) %
    Marketing                     74               90             (17.78 ) %             283               684             (58.63 ) %
    Intangible amortization                     25               25             —   %             102               117             (12.82 ) %
    Merger expense                     735               —     n/a             735               —     n/a
    Other                     1,525               1,342             13.64   %             6,177               5,617             9.97   %
    TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE                     12,980               10,997             18.03   %             46,484               44,496             4.47   %
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION                     4,873               6,914             (29.52 ) %             21,893               20,322             7.73   %
    INCOME TAX PROVISION                     1,132               1,359             (16.70 ) %             4,154               3,714             11.85   %
    NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’   $         3,741     $         5,555             (32.66 ) %   $         17,739     $         16,608             6.81   %
    EARNINGS PER SHARE – BASIC            $         0.50     $         0.77             (35.06 ) %   $         2.35     $         2.34             0.43   %
    EARNINGS PER SHARE – DILUTED           $         0.49     $         0.77             (36.36 ) %   $         2.35     $         2.34             0.43   %
    WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING – BASIC                     7,555,168               7,255,222             4.13   %             7,535,397               7,112,450             5.95   %
    WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING – DILUTED                     7,693,185               7,255,222             6.04   %             7,543,111               7,112,450             6.06   %
     
    PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC.
    AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES 
    (UNAUDITED)
     
        Three Months Ended
        December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
    (Dollars in Thousands)   Average 
    Balance (1)    		   Interest   Average 
    Rate    		   Average 
    Balance (1)    		   Interest   Average 
    Rate
    ASSETS:                        
    Tax-exempt loans (3)           $         69,967     $         453             2.58   %   $         68,234     $         478             2.78   %
    All other loans                     1,806,212               25,401             5.59   %             1,760,509               23,342             5.26   %
    Total loans (2)                     1,876,179               25,854             5.48   %             1,828,743               23,820             5.17   %
                             
    Taxable securities                     199,868               2,277             4.63   %             193,744               1,932             4.04   %
    Tax-exempt securities (3)                     11,317               75             2.70   %             18,041               135             3.03   %
    Total securities                     211,185               2,352             4.53   %             211,785               2,067             3.96   %
                             
    Interest-bearing balances in other financial institutions                     13,136               156             4.72   %             11,795               158             5.31   %
                             
    Total interest-earning assets                     2,100,500               28,362             5.38   %             2,052,323               26,045             5.04   %
                             
    Other assets                     137,840                       130,421          
                             
    TOTAL ASSETS           $         2,238,340             $         2,182,744          
                             
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:                        
    Savings           $         209,300               266             0.51   %   $         222,740               229             0.41   %
    Super Now deposits                     220,792               1,070             1.93   %             227,113               1,129             1.97   %
    Money market deposits                     323,181               2,656             3.27   %             293,542               2,217             3.00   %
    Time deposits                     504,683               5,531             4.36   %             377,516               3,870             4.07   %
    Total interest-bearing deposits                     1,257,956               9,523             3.01   %             1,120,911               7,445             2.64   %
                             
    Short-term borrowings                     38,495               479             4.96   %             163,088               2,317             5.63   %
    Long-term borrowings                     256,521               2,686             4.17   %             235,998               2,207             3.71   %
    Total borrowings                     295,016               3,165             4.27   %             399,086               4,524             4.50   %
                             
    Total interest-bearing liabilities                     1,552,972               12,688             3.25   %             1,519,997               11,969             3.12   %
                             
    Demand deposits                     454,612                       457,546          
    Other liabilities                     25,218                       28,786          
    Shareholders’ equity                     205,538                       176,415          
                             
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY           $         2,238,340             $         2,182,744          
    Interest rate spread (3)                           2.13   %                   1.92   %
    Net interest income/margin (3)               $         15,674             2.98   %       $         14,076             2.73   %
    1. Information on this table has been calculated using average daily balance sheets to obtain average balances.
    2. Non-accrual loans have been included with loans for the purpose of analyzing net interest earnings.
    3. Income and rates on fully taxable equivalent basis include an adjustment for the difference between annual income from tax-exempt obligations and the taxable equivalent of such income at the standard tax rate of 21%.
       
        Three Months Ended December 31,
          2024       2023  
    Total interest income           $         28,251     $         25,917  
    Total interest expense                     12,688               11,969  
    Net interest income (GAAP)                     15,563               13,948  
    Tax equivalent adjustment                     111               128  
    Net interest income (fully taxable equivalent) (non-GAAP)           $         15,674     $         14,076  
     
    PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC.
    AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES 
    (UNAUDITED)
     
        Twelve Months Ended
        December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
    (Dollars in Thousands)   Average 
    Balance (1)    		   Interest   Average 
    Rate    		   Average 
    Balance (1)    		   Interest   Average 
    Rate
    ASSETS:                        
    Tax-exempt loans (3)           $         69,448     $         1,943             2.80   %   $         66,863     $         1,849             2.77   %
    All other loans                     1,796,096               98,245             5.47   %             1,691,742               81,830             4.84   %
    Total loans (2)                     1,865,544               100,188             5.37   %             1,758,605               83,679             4.76   %
                             
    Taxable securities                     202,934               9,072             4.47   %             189,804               7,263             3.83   %
    Tax-exempt securities (3)                     13,045               370             2.84   %             23,872               654             2.74   %
    Total securities                     215,979               9,442             4.37   %             213,676               7,917             3.71   %
                             
    Interest-bearing balances in other financial institutions                     11,074               554             5.00   %             10,916               524             4.80   %
                             
    Total interest-earning assets                     2,092,597               110,184             5.27   %             1,983,197               92,120             4.65   %
                             
    Other assets                     132,720                       131,704          
                             
    TOTAL ASSETS           $         2,225,317             $         2,114,901          
                             
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:                        
    Savings           $         215,107               1,077             0.50   %   $         231,000               685             0.30   %
    Super Now deposits                     218,932               4,373             2.00   %             276,868               4,155             1.50   %
    Money market deposits                     311,836               10,390             3.33   %             292,755               7,024             2.40   %
    Time deposits                     460,869               20,122             4.37   %             293,252               10,267             3.50   %
    Total interest-bearing deposits                     1,206,744               35,962             2.98   %             1,093,875               22,131             2.02   %
                             
    Short-term borrowings                     82,046               4,503             5.49   %             157,140               8,401             5.36   %
    Long-term borrowings                     256,850               10,353             4.03   %             186,094               6,099             3.28   %
    Total borrowings                     338,896               14,856             4.40   %             343,234               14,500             4.23   %
                             
    Total interest-bearing liabilities                     1,545,640               50,818             3.29   %             1,437,109               36,631             2.55   %
                             
    Demand deposits                     454,878                       477,828          
    Other liabilities                     30,680                       31,243          
    Shareholders’ equity                     194,119                       168,721          
                             
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY           $         2,225,317             $         2,114,901          
    Interest rate spread (3)                           1.98   %                   2.10   %
    Net interest income/margin (3)               $         59,366             2.83   %       $         55,489             2.80   %
    1. Information on this table has been calculated using average daily balance sheets to obtain average balances.
    2. Non-accrual loans have been included with loans for the purpose of analyzing net interest earnings.
    3. Income and rates on fully taxable equivalent basis include an adjustment for the difference between annual income from tax-exempt obligations and the taxable equivalent of such income at the standard tax rate of 21%.
       
        Twelve months ended December 31,
          2024       2023  
    Total interest income           $         109,698     $         91,595  
    Total interest expense                     50,818               36,631  
    Net interest income (GAAP)                     58,880               54,964  
    Tax equivalent adjustment                     486               525  
    Net interest income (fully taxable equivalent) (non-GAAP)           $         59,366     $         55,489  
    (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data, Unaudited)   Quarter Ended
        12/31/2024   9/30/2024   6/30/2024   3/31/2024   12/31/2023
    Operating Data                    
    Net income           $         3,741       $         4,801       $         5,390       $         3,808       $         5,555    
    Net interest income                     15,563                 15,056                 14,515                 13,746                 13,948    
    Provision (recovery) for credit losses                     420                 740                 (1,177 )               138                 (1,742 )  
    Net security (losses) gains                     (44 )               36                 (19 )               (33 )               (18 )  
    Non-interest income, excluding net security (losses) gains                     2,754                 2,385                 2,044                 2,495                 2,239    
    Non-interest expense                     12,980                 10,884                 10,996                 11,623                 10,997    
                         
    Performance Statistics                    
    Net interest margin                     2.98   %             2.88   %             2.83   %             2.69   %             2.73   %
    Annualized cost of total deposits                     2.22   %             2.27   %             2.14   %             2.01   %             1.89   %
    Annualized non-interest income to average assets                     0.48   %             0.43   %             0.37   %             0.45   %             0.41   %
    Annualized non-interest expense to average assets                     2.32   %             1.95   %             1.98   %             2.10   %             2.02   %
    Annualized return on average assets                     0.67   %             0.86   %             0.97   %             0.69   %             1.02   %
    Annualized return on average equity                     7.28   %             9.60   %             11.12   %             8.03   %             12.60   %
    Annualized net loan charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans     0.05   %     0.07   %     (0.09 ) %     0.08   %     (0.05 ) %
    Net charge-offs (recoveries)                      228                 328                 (396 )               380                 (209 )  
    Efficiency ratio                     70.73   %             62.26   %             66.25   %             71.41   %             67.78   %
                         
    Per Share Data                    
    Basic earnings per share           $         0.50       $         0.64       $         0.72       $         0.51       $         0.77    
    Diluted earnings per share                     0.49                 0.64                 0.72                 0.51                 0.77    
    Dividend declared per share                     0.32                 0.32                 0.32                 0.32                 0.32    
    Book value                     27.16                 26.96                 26.13                 25.72                 25.51    
    Tangible book value (Non-GAAP)                     24.97                 24.77                 23.93                 23.50                 23.29    
    Common stock price:                    
    High                     34.06                 23.98                 21.08                 22.64                 23.64    
    Low                     23.74                 19.29                 17.17                 18.44                 20.05    
    Close                     30.39                 23.79                 20.55                 19.41                 22.51    
    Weighted average common shares:                    
    Basic                     7,555                 7,544                 7,529                 7,513                 7,255    
    Fully Diluted                     7,693                 7,544                 7,529                 7,513                 7,255    
    End-of-period common shares:                    
    Issued                     8,067                 8,065                 8,052                 8,036                 8,019    
    Treasury                     (510 )               (510 )               (510 )               (510 )               (510 )  
    (Dollars in Thousands, Unaudited)   Quarter Ended
        12/31/2024   9/30/2024   6/30/2024   3/31/2024   12/31/2023
    Financial Condition Data:                    
    General                    
    Total assets           $         2,232,338       $         2,259,250       $         2,234,617       $         2,210,116       $         2,204,809    
    Loans, net                     1,865,230                 1,863,586                 1,855,054                 1,843,805                 1,828,318    
    Goodwill                     16,450                 16,450                 16,450                 16,450                 16,450    
    Intangibles                     107                 133                 158                 184                 210    
    Total deposits                     1,706,081                 1,700,321                 1,648,093                 1,618,562                 1,589,493    
    Noninterest-bearing                     456,936                 452,922                 461,092                 471,451                 471,173    
    Savings                     208,340                 211,560                 218,354                 220,932                 219,287    
    NOW                     212,687                 218,279                 209,906                 208,073                 214,888    
    Money Market                     308,977                 321,614                 320,101                 299,916                 299,353    
    Time Deposits                     340,844                 328,294                 310,187                 292,372                 260,067    
    Brokered Deposits                     178,297                 167,652                 128,453                 125,818                 124,725    
    Total interest-bearing deposits                     1,249,145                 1,247,399                 1,187,001                 1,147,111                 1,118,320    
                         
    Core deposits*                     1,186,940                 1,204,375                 1,209,453                 1,200,372                 1,204,701    
    Shareholders’ equity                     205,231                 203,694                 197,087                 193,517                 191,556    
                         
    Asset Quality                    
    Non-performing loans           $         8,904       $         7,940       $         6,784       $         7,958       $         3,148    
    Non-performing loans to total assets                     0.40   %             0.35   %             0.30   %             0.36   %             0.14   %
    Allowance for credit losses on loans                     11,848                 11,588                 11,234                 11,542                 11,446    
    Allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans                     0.63   %             0.62   %             0.60   %             0.62   %             0.62   %
    Allowance for credit losses on loans to non-performing loans                     133.06   %             145.94   %             165.60   %             145.04   %             363.60   %
    Non-performing loans to total loans                     0.47   %             0.42   %             0.36   %             0.43   %             0.17   %
                         
    Capitalization                    
    Shareholders’ equity to total assets                     9.19   %             9.02   %             8.82   %             8.76   %             8.69   %
                                                       
    * Core deposits are defined as total deposits less time deposits and brokered deposits.
     
    Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
    (UNAUDITED)
     
        Three Months Ended December 31,   Twelve Months Ended December 31,
    (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data, Unaudited)    2024    2023    2024    2023
    GAAP net income           $         3,741       $         5,555       $         17,739       $         16,608    
    Net securities losses, net of tax                     35                 14                 47                 141    
    Merger expenses, net of tax                     581                 —                 581                 —    
    Non-GAAP core earnings           $         4,357       $         5,569       $         18,367       $         16,749    
                     
        Three Months Ended December 31,   Twelve Months Ended December 31,
         2024    2023    2024    2023
    Return on average assets (ROA)                     0.67   %             1.02   %             0.80   %             0.79   %
    Net securities losses, net of tax                     0.01   %             —   %             —   %             —   %
    Merger expenses, net of tax                     0.10   %             —   %             0.03   %             —   %
    Non-GAAP core ROA                     0.78   %             1.02   %             0.83   %             0.79   %
                     
        Three Months Ended December 31,   Twelve Months Ended December 31,
         2024    2023    2024    2023
    Return on average equity (ROE)                     7.28   %             12.60   %             9.14   %             9.84   %
    Net securities losses, net of tax                     0.07   %             0.03   %             0.02   %             0.09   %
    Merger expenses, net of tax                     1.13   %             —   %             0.30   %             —   %
    Non-GAAP core ROE                     8.48   %             12.63   %             9.46   %             9.93   %
                     
        Three Months Ended December 31,   Twelve Months Ended December 31,
         2024    2023    2024    2023
    Basic earnings per share (EPS)           $         0.50       $         0.77       $         2.35       $         2.34    
    Net securities losses, net of tax                     —                 —                 0.01                 0.02    
    Merger expenses, net of tax                     0.08                 —                 0.08                 —    
    Non-GAAP basic core EPS           $         0.58       $         0.77       $         2.44       $         2.36    
             
        Three Months Ended December 31,   Twelve Months Ended December 31,
         2024    2023    2024    2023
    Diluted EPS           $         0.49       $         0.77       $         2.35       $         2.34    
    Net securities losses, net of tax                     —                 —                 0.01                 0.02    
    Merger expenses, net of tax                     0.08                 —                 0.08                 —    
    Non-GAAP diluted core EPS           $         0.57       $         0.77       $         2.44       $         2.36    
    (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data, Unaudited)   Quarter Ended
        12/31/2024   9/30/2024   6/30/2024   3/31/2024   12/31/2023
    Total shareholders’ equity           $         205,231     $         203,694     $         197,087     $         193,517     $         191,556  
    Goodwill                     (16,450 )             (16,450 )             (16,450 )             (16,450 )             (16,450 )
    Intangibles                     (107 )             (133 )             (158 )             (184 )             (210 )
    Tangible shareholders’ equity           $         188,674     $         187,111     $         180,479     $         176,883     $         174,896  
                         
    Shares outstanding                     7,556,743               7,554,488               7,541,474               7,525,372               7,508,994  
                         
    Book value per share           $         27.16     $         26.96     $         26.13     $         25.72     $         25.51  
    Tangible book value per share (Non-GAAP)           $         24.97     $         24.77     $         23.93     $         23.50     $         23.29  
                                             

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Slovak Republic: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission

    Source: IMF – News in Russian

    January 29, 2025

    A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement, in the context of a request to use IMF resources (borrow from the IMF), as part of discussions of staff monitored programs, or as part of other staff monitoring of economic developments.

    The authorities have consented to the publication of this statement. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. Based on the preliminary findings of this mission, staff will prepare a report that, subject to management approval, will be presented to the IMF Executive Board for discussion and decision.

    Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund mission, led by Magnus Saxegaard, and comprising Christian Bogmans, Shinya Kotera, Yen Mooi, and Jonathan Pampolina conducted discussions for the 2025 Article IV consultation with the Slovak Republic virtually during December 4-13, 2024, and in Bratislava, Slovakia, during January 15-28, 2025. Sumiko Ogawa, Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) mission chief, joined the concluding meeting. At the conclusion of the visit, the mission issued the following statement:

    Slovakia, like much of the EU, faces headwinds related to geoeconomic fragmentation, high energy costs, and demographic change. Growth has held up in recent years, but at the cost of a much-increased fiscal deficit. Steadfast implementation of the authorities’ ambitious 4-year consolidation plan is needed to reverse the upward trajectory in public debt, alongside policies to strengthen financial resilience and structural reforms to bolster medium-term growth, including through efforts to strengthen governance and reduce vulnerability to corruption.

    Economic Developments, Outlook, and Risks

    The Slovak economy is recovering. The economy slowed sharply in 2022-23, but growth is estimated to have accelerated to 2.1 percent in 2024, outpacing that in the euro area. Private consumption was the main driver fueled by recovering real wages, the extension of household energy support, and more generous pensions. Meanwhile, an increase in public consumption partially offset a slowdown in EU-funded public investments. While inflation has declined from record-highs in 2023, it increased in 2024H2 due to higher global food price inflation. Core inflation is higher than in the euro area, driven by a tight labor market and strong nominal wage growth.

    Economic growth is projected to moderate to 1.9 percent in 2025, before rising to 2.1 percent in 2026. The fiscal consolidation in 2025 will lower growth directly by slowing government spending, and indirectly as higher taxes put upward pressure on prices and dampen private consumption, though the effect will be partially mitigated by the one-year extension of household energy support and strong EU-funded public investments. Meanwhile external demand is expected to remain subdued. For 2026, higher growth in trading partners and increased capacity in the automotive sector is expected to boost exports. Inflation is projected to rise temporarily to 4.0 percent in 2025 and moderate to 3.2 percent in 2026. Adverse demographic trends and lower productivity growth imply that Slovakia’s medium-term growth, as projected by staff, is expected to be significantly lower than its pre-pandemic average, and below IMF forecasts of medium-term growth in other Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) countries with comparable income levels.

    Risks to growth are tilted to the downside while risks to inflation are broadly balanced. Near term risks include a global slowdown or intensifying trade policy uncertainty which would weigh on growth and exert downward pressure on inflation. Domestically, slippages in fiscal consolidation could increase sovereign spreads and tighten financial conditions. A lack of political consensus on structural reforms and concerns about institutional quality could deter private investment and slow the disbursement of EU funds that have been critical in supporting public investment. A correction in real estate prices combined with an economic downturn could trigger losses for financial institutions. Meanwhile, continued strong nominal wage growth could undermine competitiveness and keep inflation elevated.

    Fiscal Policy

    Slovakia’s fiscal outlook is challenging. The fiscal deficit is projected to have increased to 5.7 percent in 2024 from 5.2 percent in 2023 due to a combination of revenue easing and higher spending that more than offset the 0.6 percent of GDP in net consolidation measures in the 2024 budget. This increase follows the 3.6 percentage points of GDP widening of the fiscal deficit in 2023. While the change in government in October 2023 meant time to finalize the 2024 budget was short, it is clear ex-post that robust growth combined with significant medium-term fiscal challenges would have warranted a tighter fiscal stance in 2024.

    The mission welcomes the authorities’ ambitious fiscal consolidation targets for 2025-28, which is commensurate with the scale of Slovakia’s fiscal challenges.

    • The 2025 budget targets a reduction in the headline deficit to 4.7 percent of GDP. Fund staff’s more conservative macroeconomic forecasts imply an overall deficit of 4.9 percent of GDP in 2025. However, the projected structural tightening is broadly in line with the budget. These forecasts are subject to significant downside risks, including from a lower-than-expected yield from the fiscal consolidation measures or a worse economic outlook. If revenues in 2025 appear to be falling short of targets (as implied by staff’s macroeconomic forecasts) the authorities should limit the resulting increase in the deficit, including by saving as much as possible of the contingency buffer.
    • Beyond 2025, the medium-term fiscal structural plan targets another 2.5 percentage points of GDP reduction in the fiscal deficit to bring it close to 2 percent of GDP by 2028, though measures to achieve this consolidation are not yet specified. Staff projections suggest that the fiscal consolidation envisaged over the next four years, if met, will reverse the increase in the deficit over the past two years and put public debt on a downward path by the end of the projection period. Staff’s baseline forecast, which does not include any further consolidation beyond that in the 2025 budget, entails a gradual increase in the deficit over the medium term, with public debt rising to 75 percent of GDP by end-2030 from 56 percent of GDP in 2023.

    The consolidation measures for 2025 are a step in the right direction. Several of the measures are welcome and will help reduce the deficit on a structural basis, including the increase in the basic VAT rate, and better targeting of child benefits. However, the increase in the number of items subject to reduced VAT rates deprives the government of much needed revenue, while the financial transactions tax (FTT) could weaken financial intermediation and increase incentives for informality.

    The measures to lower Slovakia’s fiscal deficit closer to 2 percent of GDP by 2028 should be consistent with Slovakia’s long-term growth and climate objectives, while protecting the most vulnerable in society. While there is no definitive evidence that reducing spending is more effective than increasing revenues in terms of economic efficiency or equity, prioritizing the rationalization of expenditures moving forward would result in a more balanced fiscal consolidation, given the reliance on revenue-based measures thus far.

    • Spending: According to Fund staff estimates, value for Money initiatives, including a reduction in subsidies, could yield savings of up to 0.5 percent of GDP, while improved targeting could reduce social spending by as much as 0.8 percent of GDP. Also, there may be scope to increase efficiency by trimming departmental budgets and reducing public sector wage growth, though this should be done cautiously to avoid unintended cuts in service delivery. Reversing the increase of the 13th pension could yield about 0.4 percent of GDP in savings while eliminating the recently introduced early retirement option could yield fiscal savings over the long-term. Finally, energy support measures to households (projected to cost 0.2 percent of GDP in 2025) should be phased out as they are costly and discourage energy conservation.
    • Revenues: Reducing the number of items subject to reduced VAT rates could generate as much as 1.3 percent of GDP in savings, while raising property taxes by transitioning to a market value-based system could generate around 0.3 percent in additional revenue. Plans to counter tax evasion and reduce the VAT compliance gap are welcome and could yield up to 0.5 percent of GDP in revenues. Finally, the authorities should replace the FTT with alternative revenue sources, while phasing out the bank levy as planned.

    Safeguarding Slovakia’s strong fiscal framework is essential for the credibility of the consolidation effort. Aligning Slovakia’s national expenditure ceiling framework with the new EU fiscal rules avoids inconsistencies and streamlines the budget process but continued focus on the long-term fiscal outlook (beyond the horizon used for the EU fiscal framework) remains useful given Slovakia’s medium-term fiscal challenges. Slovakia’s strong and independent Council for Budgetary Responsibility can help by monitoring the impact of government policies on the long-term sustainability of public finances. Lastly, the mission recommends reforming the debt brake before it comes into effect in 2026, to avoid the risk of a disruptive fiscal consolidation.

    The mission welcomes the government’s objective to increase absorption of EU funds. The Slovak government is working with the OECD and the European Commission to identify concrete measures to increase absorption. In this regard, there is a need to strengthen project management capacity, especially at the municipal level, while the preparation of a national investment plan could help guide the timely selection of investment projects.

    Financial Sector Policy

    The 2024 Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP)—an in-depth review of the financial sector—assessed the banking sector to be resilient against severe shocks, reflecting a healthy level of buffers and profitability. The residential real estate market remains a source of vulnerability. In particular, tighter financial conditions, an economic slowdown, and a decline in still-elevated house prices could put pressure on households’ repayment capacity and increase the riskiness of banks’ mortgage portfolios. Also, risks remain elevated in the office segment of the commercial real estate (CRE) market while banks with large exposures to firms facing geopolitical risks could be vulnerable to credit losses. That said, solvency stress tests indicate that banks have sufficient capital to withstand severe macro-financial shocks. Likewise, liquidity stress tests indicate that the banking system as a whole is resilient to funding and market liquidity shocks.

    The current macroprudential stance is broadly appropriate, but the policy framework could be further developed over the medium term to help attenuate cyclical and structural risks.

    • Residual risks in the residential and CRE markets suggest the current level of the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) is appropriate. Borrower-based measures (BBMs) have contributed to contain household credit risk and should remain in force. The authorities should stand ready to activate the systemic risk buffer on banks’ CRE exposures before risks in the sector become systemic.
    • The macroprudential policy framework could be further strengthened by adopting a positive neutral countercyclical capital buffer (pnCCyB). A pnCCyB would help safeguard the availability of releasable capital and give policymakers time to collect evidence of a build-up in vulnerabilities. A healthy level of profitability and/or the availability of voluntary buffers would help facilitate a smooth introduction of a pnCCyB. In addition, remaining leakages in the BBMs (e.g. co-financing a mortgage with a consumer loan) should be closed, while the BBM speed limits should be differentiated across borrower categories (e.g. first- and second-time home buyers, investors, and mortgage top-ups).

    Financial resilience could be bolstered by strengthening the supervision of less significant institutions (LSIs) as well as the crisis management framework.

    • The NBS’s supervisory powers and operational independence should be enhanced by restricting banks’ appeals only to supervisory decisions and corrective measures that are finalized, and by strengthening the legal protections for supervisors. Moreover, the NBS should streamline off-site supervision to align with LSI’s risk profile and strengthen on-site inspections to bolster the overall effectiveness of LSI supervision.
    • The financial safety net and crisis management framework should be reinforced by ensuring that the National Resolution Authority (NRA) has adequate resources, preventing the judiciary from suspending or reversing resolution decisions, ensuring NRA resolutions are immediately enforceable, and enhancing the legal protection of staff involved in resolution. Meanwhile, the authorities should remove active bankers from the board of the deposit guarantee fund to prevent conflicts of interest, while expanding the fund’s mandate and financial strength to enable it to play a broader role in crisis management.

    Efforts to strengthen the AML/CFT framework should continue. In particular, the authorities should review the criteria for the application of ML/TF sanctions, strengthen coordination between the NBS and Financial Intelligence Unit, and introduce mechanisms to verify beneficial ownership information and sanction the submission of inaccurate information.

    Structural Policy

    Slovakia needs structural reforms to diversify its economy, enhance resilience to global shocks and sustain productivity growth. The success of the automotive sector has led to decades of strong growth but exposed Slovakia to global trends related to the green transition and automation. To improve resilience and sustain productivity growth the authorities should intensify efforts to promote innovation and technology adoption. In this context, the mission welcomes the increase in direct government R&D spending, but further efforts are needed to stimulate business R&D including in small firms and startups that are not yet profitable. At the same time, deepening the European single market would allow innovative firms to leverage economies of scale. Finally, advancing the capital market union would facilitate cross-border flows of capital including equity financing and venture capital, which is critical for supporting startups, particularly in countries with less-developed capital markets.

    The automotive sector is facing headwinds related to the unfolding green transition and rapid rise of electronic vehicle (EV) production in other markets. To address these challenges, the authorities should encourage innovation across the entire domestic EV production supply chain, promote efforts to diversify the economy, and enhance Active Labor Market Policies (ALMPs) to facilitate the movement of workers across sectors.

    The challenges of an aging population require policies to increase the labor force. Flexible working arrangements, shortening the 3-year long maximum parental leave period, and improved child and elderly care could increase female participation, while tax credits and restrictions on early retirement could raise labor force participation among the elderly. The recent easing of national visa rules for foreign workers in professions with shortages could boost migrant inflows, but further efforts are needed to integrate and retain migrants, including by scaling up language training and streamlining certification recognition. Increased focus on vocational education and training would help bring down Slovakia’s high youth unemployment.

    Maintaining a favorable investment climate, strengthening governance, and reducing vulnerability to corruption will help lift the economy’s growth potential.

    • Governance indicators and perceptions of judicial independence lag peers, and recent surveys point to a decline in the perceived effectiveness of anti-corruption policies.
    • A new national anti-corruption strategy is expected to be released mid-year. In that context, the authorities should verify that the new institutional framework that replaced the dissolved Special Prosecutor’s Office and National Crime Agency has not weakened the institutional capacity to investigate and prosecute high-level corruption. Also, the asset declaration and conflict of interest framework for high-risk public officials could be improved. Specifically, broadening the scope of covered public officials, and centralizing and digitizing the submission and publication process with robust verification procedures and appropriate sanctions, would be beneficial. Finally, existing safeguards pertaining to the Prosecutor General’s authority to annul decisions by lower-level prosecutors should be strengthened.
    • Safeguards to ensure members of the Judicial Council can only be recalled based on specific and reasonable grounds would enhance judicial independence. Also, the crime of “abuse of law”, whereby judges are subject to criminal liability for their decisions, can have an intimidating effect on judges. Additional safeguards to ensure the framework balances the accountability of judges and independent judicial decision-making would be beneficial.

    While greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 50 percent since 1990, further efforts are needed to cut emissions by 55 percent by 2030 and to reach net-zero by 2050. Slovakia should move expeditiously to fully implement the ETS II scheme for road transport and buildings and could consider gradually raising environmental levies in these sectors until the scheme becomes operational in 2027. The authorities should continue exploring options to replace two coal-fired blast furnaces in the steel industry and phase out fossil fuel subsidies. Also, supporting environmental R&D and green technology would support mitigation efforts and economic diversification. Lastly, a more integrated energy market in Europe would encourage investment in renewables and enhance energy security and reduce energy prices.

    The IMF team thanks the authorities and other interlocutors for their generous hospitality and constructive dialogue.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Slovak Republic: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission

    Source: International Monetary Fund

    January 29, 2025

    A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement, in the context of a request to use IMF resources (borrow from the IMF), as part of discussions of staff monitored programs, or as part of other staff monitoring of economic developments.

    The authorities have consented to the publication of this statement. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. Based on the preliminary findings of this mission, staff will prepare a report that, subject to management approval, will be presented to the IMF Executive Board for discussion and decision.

    Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund mission, led by Magnus Saxegaard, and comprising Christian Bogmans, Shinya Kotera, Yen Mooi, and Jonathan Pampolina conducted discussions for the 2025 Article IV consultation with the Slovak Republic virtually during December 4-13, 2024, and in Bratislava, Slovakia, during January 15-28, 2025. Sumiko Ogawa, Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) mission chief, joined the concluding meeting. At the conclusion of the visit, the mission issued the following statement:

    Slovakia, like much of the EU, faces headwinds related to geoeconomic fragmentation, high energy costs, and demographic change. Growth has held up in recent years, but at the cost of a much-increased fiscal deficit. Steadfast implementation of the authorities’ ambitious 4-year consolidation plan is needed to reverse the upward trajectory in public debt, alongside policies to strengthen financial resilience and structural reforms to bolster medium-term growth, including through efforts to strengthen governance and reduce vulnerability to corruption.

    Economic Developments, Outlook, and Risks

    The Slovak economy is recovering. The economy slowed sharply in 2022-23, but growth is estimated to have accelerated to 2.1 percent in 2024, outpacing that in the euro area. Private consumption was the main driver fueled by recovering real wages, the extension of household energy support, and more generous pensions. Meanwhile, an increase in public consumption partially offset a slowdown in EU-funded public investments. While inflation has declined from record-highs in 2023, it increased in 2024H2 due to higher global food price inflation. Core inflation is higher than in the euro area, driven by a tight labor market and strong nominal wage growth.

    Economic growth is projected to moderate to 1.9 percent in 2025, before rising to 2.1 percent in 2026. The fiscal consolidation in 2025 will lower growth directly by slowing government spending, and indirectly as higher taxes put upward pressure on prices and dampen private consumption, though the effect will be partially mitigated by the one-year extension of household energy support and strong EU-funded public investments. Meanwhile external demand is expected to remain subdued. For 2026, higher growth in trading partners and increased capacity in the automotive sector is expected to boost exports. Inflation is projected to rise temporarily to 4.0 percent in 2025 and moderate to 3.2 percent in 2026. Adverse demographic trends and lower productivity growth imply that Slovakia’s medium-term growth, as projected by staff, is expected to be significantly lower than its pre-pandemic average, and below IMF forecasts of medium-term growth in other Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) countries with comparable income levels.

    Risks to growth are tilted to the downside while risks to inflation are broadly balanced. Near term risks include a global slowdown or intensifying trade policy uncertainty which would weigh on growth and exert downward pressure on inflation. Domestically, slippages in fiscal consolidation could increase sovereign spreads and tighten financial conditions. A lack of political consensus on structural reforms and concerns about institutional quality could deter private investment and slow the disbursement of EU funds that have been critical in supporting public investment. A correction in real estate prices combined with an economic downturn could trigger losses for financial institutions. Meanwhile, continued strong nominal wage growth could undermine competitiveness and keep inflation elevated.

    Fiscal Policy

    Slovakia’s fiscal outlook is challenging. The fiscal deficit is projected to have increased to 5.7 percent in 2024 from 5.2 percent in 2023 due to a combination of revenue easing and higher spending that more than offset the 0.6 percent of GDP in net consolidation measures in the 2024 budget. This increase follows the 3.6 percentage points of GDP widening of the fiscal deficit in 2023. While the change in government in October 2023 meant time to finalize the 2024 budget was short, it is clear ex-post that robust growth combined with significant medium-term fiscal challenges would have warranted a tighter fiscal stance in 2024.

    The mission welcomes the authorities’ ambitious fiscal consolidation targets for 2025-28, which is commensurate with the scale of Slovakia’s fiscal challenges.

    • The 2025 budget targets a reduction in the headline deficit to 4.7 percent of GDP. Fund staff’s more conservative macroeconomic forecasts imply an overall deficit of 4.9 percent of GDP in 2025. However, the projected structural tightening is broadly in line with the budget. These forecasts are subject to significant downside risks, including from a lower-than-expected yield from the fiscal consolidation measures or a worse economic outlook. If revenues in 2025 appear to be falling short of targets (as implied by staff’s macroeconomic forecasts) the authorities should limit the resulting increase in the deficit, including by saving as much as possible of the contingency buffer.
    • Beyond 2025, the medium-term fiscal structural plan targets another 2.5 percentage points of GDP reduction in the fiscal deficit to bring it close to 2 percent of GDP by 2028, though measures to achieve this consolidation are not yet specified. Staff projections suggest that the fiscal consolidation envisaged over the next four years, if met, will reverse the increase in the deficit over the past two years and put public debt on a downward path by the end of the projection period. Staff’s baseline forecast, which does not include any further consolidation beyond that in the 2025 budget, entails a gradual increase in the deficit over the medium term, with public debt rising to 75 percent of GDP by end-2030 from 56 percent of GDP in 2023.

    The consolidation measures for 2025 are a step in the right direction. Several of the measures are welcome and will help reduce the deficit on a structural basis, including the increase in the basic VAT rate, and better targeting of child benefits. However, the increase in the number of items subject to reduced VAT rates deprives the government of much needed revenue, while the financial transactions tax (FTT) could weaken financial intermediation and increase incentives for informality.

    The measures to lower Slovakia’s fiscal deficit closer to 2 percent of GDP by 2028 should be consistent with Slovakia’s long-term growth and climate objectives, while protecting the most vulnerable in society. While there is no definitive evidence that reducing spending is more effective than increasing revenues in terms of economic efficiency or equity, prioritizing the rationalization of expenditures moving forward would result in a more balanced fiscal consolidation, given the reliance on revenue-based measures thus far.

    • Spending: According to Fund staff estimates, value for Money initiatives, including a reduction in subsidies, could yield savings of up to 0.5 percent of GDP, while improved targeting could reduce social spending by as much as 0.8 percent of GDP. Also, there may be scope to increase efficiency by trimming departmental budgets and reducing public sector wage growth, though this should be done cautiously to avoid unintended cuts in service delivery. Reversing the increase of the 13th pension could yield about 0.4 percent of GDP in savings while eliminating the recently introduced early retirement option could yield fiscal savings over the long-term. Finally, energy support measures to households (projected to cost 0.2 percent of GDP in 2025) should be phased out as they are costly and discourage energy conservation.
    • Revenues: Reducing the number of items subject to reduced VAT rates could generate as much as 1.3 percent of GDP in savings, while raising property taxes by transitioning to a market value-based system could generate around 0.3 percent in additional revenue. Plans to counter tax evasion and reduce the VAT compliance gap are welcome and could yield up to 0.5 percent of GDP in revenues. Finally, the authorities should replace the FTT with alternative revenue sources, while phasing out the bank levy as planned.

    Safeguarding Slovakia’s strong fiscal framework is essential for the credibility of the consolidation effort. Aligning Slovakia’s national expenditure ceiling framework with the new EU fiscal rules avoids inconsistencies and streamlines the budget process but continued focus on the long-term fiscal outlook (beyond the horizon used for the EU fiscal framework) remains useful given Slovakia’s medium-term fiscal challenges. Slovakia’s strong and independent Council for Budgetary Responsibility can help by monitoring the impact of government policies on the long-term sustainability of public finances. Lastly, the mission recommends reforming the debt brake before it comes into effect in 2026, to avoid the risk of a disruptive fiscal consolidation.

    The mission welcomes the government’s objective to increase absorption of EU funds. The Slovak government is working with the OECD and the European Commission to identify concrete measures to increase absorption. In this regard, there is a need to strengthen project management capacity, especially at the municipal level, while the preparation of a national investment plan could help guide the timely selection of investment projects.

    Financial Sector Policy

    The 2024 Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP)—an in-depth review of the financial sector—assessed the banking sector to be resilient against severe shocks, reflecting a healthy level of buffers and profitability. The residential real estate market remains a source of vulnerability. In particular, tighter financial conditions, an economic slowdown, and a decline in still-elevated house prices could put pressure on households’ repayment capacity and increase the riskiness of banks’ mortgage portfolios. Also, risks remain elevated in the office segment of the commercial real estate (CRE) market while banks with large exposures to firms facing geopolitical risks could be vulnerable to credit losses. That said, solvency stress tests indicate that banks have sufficient capital to withstand severe macro-financial shocks. Likewise, liquidity stress tests indicate that the banking system as a whole is resilient to funding and market liquidity shocks.

    The current macroprudential stance is broadly appropriate, but the policy framework could be further developed over the medium term to help attenuate cyclical and structural risks.

    • Residual risks in the residential and CRE markets suggest the current level of the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) is appropriate. Borrower-based measures (BBMs) have contributed to contain household credit risk and should remain in force. The authorities should stand ready to activate the systemic risk buffer on banks’ CRE exposures before risks in the sector become systemic.
    • The macroprudential policy framework could be further strengthened by adopting a positive neutral countercyclical capital buffer (pnCCyB). A pnCCyB would help safeguard the availability of releasable capital and give policymakers time to collect evidence of a build-up in vulnerabilities. A healthy level of profitability and/or the availability of voluntary buffers would help facilitate a smooth introduction of a pnCCyB. In addition, remaining leakages in the BBMs (e.g. co-financing a mortgage with a consumer loan) should be closed, while the BBM speed limits should be differentiated across borrower categories (e.g. first- and second-time home buyers, investors, and mortgage top-ups).

    Financial resilience could be bolstered by strengthening the supervision of less significant institutions (LSIs) as well as the crisis management framework.

    • The NBS’s supervisory powers and operational independence should be enhanced by restricting banks’ appeals only to supervisory decisions and corrective measures that are finalized, and by strengthening the legal protections for supervisors. Moreover, the NBS should streamline off-site supervision to align with LSI’s risk profile and strengthen on-site inspections to bolster the overall effectiveness of LSI supervision.
    • The financial safety net and crisis management framework should be reinforced by ensuring that the National Resolution Authority (NRA) has adequate resources, preventing the judiciary from suspending or reversing resolution decisions, ensuring NRA resolutions are immediately enforceable, and enhancing the legal protection of staff involved in resolution. Meanwhile, the authorities should remove active bankers from the board of the deposit guarantee fund to prevent conflicts of interest, while expanding the fund’s mandate and financial strength to enable it to play a broader role in crisis management.

    Efforts to strengthen the AML/CFT framework should continue. In particular, the authorities should review the criteria for the application of ML/TF sanctions, strengthen coordination between the NBS and Financial Intelligence Unit, and introduce mechanisms to verify beneficial ownership information and sanction the submission of inaccurate information.

    Structural Policy

    Slovakia needs structural reforms to diversify its economy, enhance resilience to global shocks and sustain productivity growth. The success of the automotive sector has led to decades of strong growth but exposed Slovakia to global trends related to the green transition and automation. To improve resilience and sustain productivity growth the authorities should intensify efforts to promote innovation and technology adoption. In this context, the mission welcomes the increase in direct government R&D spending, but further efforts are needed to stimulate business R&D including in small firms and startups that are not yet profitable. At the same time, deepening the European single market would allow innovative firms to leverage economies of scale. Finally, advancing the capital market union would facilitate cross-border flows of capital including equity financing and venture capital, which is critical for supporting startups, particularly in countries with less-developed capital markets.

    The automotive sector is facing headwinds related to the unfolding green transition and rapid rise of electronic vehicle (EV) production in other markets. To address these challenges, the authorities should encourage innovation across the entire domestic EV production supply chain, promote efforts to diversify the economy, and enhance Active Labor Market Policies (ALMPs) to facilitate the movement of workers across sectors.

    The challenges of an aging population require policies to increase the labor force. Flexible working arrangements, shortening the 3-year long maximum parental leave period, and improved child and elderly care could increase female participation, while tax credits and restrictions on early retirement could raise labor force participation among the elderly. The recent easing of national visa rules for foreign workers in professions with shortages could boost migrant inflows, but further efforts are needed to integrate and retain migrants, including by scaling up language training and streamlining certification recognition. Increased focus on vocational education and training would help bring down Slovakia’s high youth unemployment.

    Maintaining a favorable investment climate, strengthening governance, and reducing vulnerability to corruption will help lift the economy’s growth potential.

    • Governance indicators and perceptions of judicial independence lag peers, and recent surveys point to a decline in the perceived effectiveness of anti-corruption policies.
    • A new national anti-corruption strategy is expected to be released mid-year. In that context, the authorities should verify that the new institutional framework that replaced the dissolved Special Prosecutor’s Office and National Crime Agency has not weakened the institutional capacity to investigate and prosecute high-level corruption. Also, the asset declaration and conflict of interest framework for high-risk public officials could be improved. Specifically, broadening the scope of covered public officials, and centralizing and digitizing the submission and publication process with robust verification procedures and appropriate sanctions, would be beneficial. Finally, existing safeguards pertaining to the Prosecutor General’s authority to annul decisions by lower-level prosecutors should be strengthened.
    • Safeguards to ensure members of the Judicial Council can only be recalled based on specific and reasonable grounds would enhance judicial independence. Also, the crime of “abuse of law”, whereby judges are subject to criminal liability for their decisions, can have an intimidating effect on judges. Additional safeguards to ensure the framework balances the accountability of judges and independent judicial decision-making would be beneficial.

    While greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 50 percent since 1990, further efforts are needed to cut emissions by 55 percent by 2030 and to reach net-zero by 2050. Slovakia should move expeditiously to fully implement the ETS II scheme for road transport and buildings and could consider gradually raising environmental levies in these sectors until the scheme becomes operational in 2027. The authorities should continue exploring options to replace two coal-fired blast furnaces in the steel industry and phase out fossil fuel subsidies. Also, supporting environmental R&D and green technology would support mitigation efforts and economic diversification. Lastly, a more integrated energy market in Europe would encourage investment in renewables and enhance energy security and reduce energy prices.

    The IMF team thanks the authorities and other interlocutors for their generous hospitality and constructive dialogue.

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  • MIL-OSI: Juniata Valley Financial Corp. Announces Quarter and Year End December 31, 2024 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Mifflintown, PA, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCQX:JUVF) (“Juniata”) announced net income for the three months ended December 31, 2024 of $1.5 million compared to net income of $1.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Earnings per share, basic and diluted, was $0.30 for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $0.33 for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $6.2 million compared to net income of $6.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $1.25 and $1.24, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $1.32 and $1.31, respectively, for the corresponding 2023 period.

    President’s Message

    President and Chief Executive Officer, Marcie A. Barber stated, “The Federal Reserve Bank rate decreases made in the last four months of 2024 contributed to a reversal in the last quarter of 2024 of the net interest margin compression trend in prior periods. Our net interest margin increased by twelve basis points compared to last year’s fourth quarter. In addition to an improved margin, we are pleased that our strategies to increase non-interest income have been successful resulting in substantial growth in both the fourth quarter of 2024 and the 2024 year. The decrease in fourth quarter net income compared to last year was due to several one-time noninterest expense items. Our credit quality remains strong with nonperforming loans totaling only 0.1% of the total loan portfolio and delinquent and nonperforming loans comprising just 0.4% of the portfolio. We are optimistic heading into 2025 that we can achieve accelerated loan growth while maintaining our excellent credit quality through increased efforts to cultivate loan and deposit relationships outside of our branch footprint coupled with exploring opportunities for expansion.”           

    Financial Results for the 2024 Year

    Return on average assets for the year ended December 31, 2024, was 0.72%, compared to the return on average assets of 0.79% for the year ended December 31, 2023. Return on average equity for the year ended December 31, 2024 was 14.19%, compared to the return on average equity of 18.20% for the year ended December 31, 2023.

    Net interest income was $22.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $22.7 million for 2023. Average interest earning assets increased $15.7 million, or 1.9%, to $853.9 million, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, due primarily to an increase of $34.6 million, or 6.9%, in average loans. The increase in average loans was partially offset by a decline of $20.1 million, or 6.1%, in average investment securities as the amortization on the mortgage-backed securities portfolio was used to fund loan growth rather than being reinvested into the securities portfolio. Average interest bearing liabilities increased by $14.3 million, or 2.4%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the comparable 2023 period, due primarily to growth in average time deposits as well as short-term borrowings and repurchase agreements. The yield on average loans increased by 47 basis points for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, while the costs of average interest bearing deposits increased by 116 basis points, and short- and long-term borrowings and other interest bearing liabilities increased by a total of 85 basis points. These increases were primarily the result of higher market interest rates and competitive pricing pressure between periods. The yield on earning assets increased 39 basis points, to 4.35%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, while the cost to fund interest earning assets with interest bearing liabilities increased 56 basis points, to 2.31%. The net interest margin, on a fully tax equivalent basis, decreased from 2.74% for the year ended December 31, 2023 to 2.71% for the year ended December 31, 2024.

    Juniata recorded a provision for credit losses of $534,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a provision for credit losses of $500,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

    Non-interest income was $5.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $5.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 9.5%. Most significantly impacting the comparative year end periods were increases of $391,000 in customer service fees, $98,000 in the change in value of equity securities and $182,000 in fees derived from loan activity. These increases were partially offset by a $105,000 decrease in life insurance proceeds compared to the 2023 period.

    Non-interest expense was $21.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $19.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Most significantly impacting non-interest expense for the comparative year end periods was an increase of $568,000 in employee compensation expense due to annual salary increases, overtime pay from the core conversion in the first quarter of 2024 and having one additional pay period in 2024. Also impacting the comparative year end periods was an increase of $123,000 in occupancy expense due to an increase in rental expense from the early termination of a branch office lease in December 2024, as well as increases of $204,000 in equipment expense and $286,000 in professional fees. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $227,000 in merger and acquisition expense due to the Path Valley branch acquisition in 2023 with no similar transaction occurring in the 2024 period.

    An income tax provision of $979,000 was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to an income tax provision of $970,000 recorded for the year ended December 31, 2023. Juniata qualifies for a federal tax credit for investments in low-income housing partnerships. The tax credit decreased $37,000, or 10.1%, from $366,000 in the year ended December 31, 2023 to $329,000 in the year ended December 31, 2024, due to the completion of the amortization period for one of Juniata’s low-income housing partnership investments in January 2023.

    Financial Results for the Quarter

    Annualized return on average assets for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was 0.70%, compared to 0.79% for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Annualized return on average equity for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was 12.79%, compared to 18.06% for the three months ended December 31, 2023.

    Net interest income was $5.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $5.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Average interest earning assets were relatively the same between the comparable three month periods, decreasing by $280,000, to $847.1 million compared to the 2023 period, with average loans increasing $18.9 million, or 3.6%, and average investment securities decreasing $18.7 million, or 5.8%, over the comparable three month periods. Average interest bearing liabilities increased by $15.8 million, or 2.6%, compared to the comparable 2023 period, primarily due to growth in average short-term borrowings and repurchase agreements. When comparing the three months ended December 31, 2024 to the three months ended December 31, 2023, the yield on average loans increased by 36 basis points, and the rates on average time deposits increased by 67 basis points, primarily due to competitive pricing pressures, while the rates on average short- and long-term borrowings and other interest bearing liabilities decreased by 77 basis points, primarily due to a decline in market interest rates between periods. The yield on earning assets increased 29 basis points, to 4.39%, for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to same period in 2023, while the cost to fund interest earning assets with interest bearing liabilities increased 18 basis points, to 2.26%. The net interest margin, on a fully tax equivalent basis, increased from 2.64% for the three months ended December 31, 2023, to 2.76% for the three months ended December 31, 2024.

    Juniata recorded a provision for credit losses of $63,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to a provision for credit losses of $89,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023.

    Non-interest income was $1.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and $1.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 12.4%. Most significantly impacting non-interest income in the comparative three month periods were increases of $109,000 in customer service fees and $56,000 in life insurance proceeds, as well as $68,000 in fees derived from loan activity, primarily due to the addition of back-to-back swap fees and an increase in title insurance commissions and letter of credit fees. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease of $46,000 in the change in value of equity securities due to declines in the market value of community bank stocks owned by Juniata for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023.

    Non-interest expense was $5.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $5.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 13.7%. Most significantly impacting non-interest expense for the comparative three month periods was an increase of $212,000 in employee compensation expense, primarily due to an extra pay period in the 2024 period, as well as a $273,000 increase in employee benefits expense due to an increase in medical claims expenses. Also contributing to the increase in non-interest expense between comparative three month periods was an increase of $108,000 in occupancy expenses due to an increase in rental expense from the early termination of a branch office lease in December 2024, as well as increases of $80,000 in equipment expense and $90,000 in professional fees. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $102,000 in other non-interest expense, primarily due to a decrease in the provision for unfunded commitments during the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023.

    An income tax provision of $212,000 was recorded for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to an income tax provision of $262,000 recorded for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The federal tax credit for investments in low-income housing partnerships was $82,000 in both the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

    Financial Condition

    Total assets as of December 31, 2024 were $848.9 million, a decrease of $21.7 million, or 2.5%, compared to total assets of $870.6 million at December 31, 2023. Comparing asset balances on December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents and total debt securities decreased by $17.9 million and $12.0 million, respectively, while total loans increased by $8.5 million. As of December 31, 2024, short-term borrowings and repurchase agreements decreased by $10.6 million compared to December 31, 2023, and long-term debt decreased by $15.0 million over the same period due to the maturity of a 5-year FHLB advance in May 2024.

    Juniata maintains a strong liquidity position as of December 31, 2024, with additional borrowing capacity with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh of $216.2 million and $51.1 million from the Federal Reserve’s Discount Window. In addition, Juniata has internal authorization for brokered deposits of up to $175.0 million. Juniata had no brokered deposits as of December 31, 2024.

    Subsequent Event

    On January 21, 2025, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per share to shareholders of record on February 14, 2025 payable on February 28, 2025.

    Management considers subsequent events occurring after the statement of condition date for matters which may require adjustment to, or disclosure in, the consolidated financial statements. The review period for subsequent events extends up to and including the filing date of a public company’s consolidated financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the financial information in this release is subject to change.

    The Juniata Valley Bank, the principal subsidiary of Juniata Valley Financial Corp., is headquartered in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, with fifteen community offices located in Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Franklin, McKean and Potter Counties. More information regarding Juniata Valley Financial Corp. and The Juniata Valley Bank can be found online at www.JVBonline.com. Juniata Valley Financial Corp. trades through the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol JUVF.

    Forward-Looking Information
    *This press release may contain “forward looking” information as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect the current views of Juniata’s management with respect to, among other things, future events and Juniata’s financial performance. When words such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “goal,” “target,” “would” and “outlook,” the negative variations of those words or similar expressions are used in this release, Juniata is making forward-looking statements. Such information is based on Juniata’s current expectations, estimates and projections about future events and financial trends affecting the financial condition of its business, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond the control of Juniata. These statements are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance, events or results and are subject to risks, assumptions and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. If one or more events related to these or other risks or uncertainties materializes, or if underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from this forward-looking information. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and many factors could affect future financial results. Juniata undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward looking information, whether because of new or updated information, future events, or otherwise. For a more complete discussion of certain risks and uncertainties affecting Juniata, please see the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Forward-Looking Statements” set forth in the Juniata’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Financial Statements

    Juniata Valley Financial Corp. and Subsidiary
    Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

                 
    (Dollars in thousands, except share data)      (Unaudited)       
        December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
    ASSETS            
    Cash and due from banks   $ 5,064     $ 17,189  
    Interest bearing deposits with banks     5,934       11,741  
    Cash and cash equivalents     10,998       28,930  
                 
    Equity securities     1,189       1,073  
    Debt securities available for sale     64,623       67,564  
    Debt securities held to maturity (fair value $182,773 and $198,147, respectively)     191,627       200,644  
    Restricted investment in bank stock     2,530       1,707  
    Total loans     533,869       525,394  
    Less: Allowance for credit losses     (6,183 )     (5,677 )
    Total loans, net of allowance for credit losses     527,686       519,717  
    Premises and equipment, net     9,382       8,180  
    Bank owned life insurance and annuities     15,214       14,841  
    Investment in low income housing partnerships     832       1,154  
    Core deposit and other intangible assets     258       343  
    Goodwill     9,812       9,812  
    Mortgage servicing rights     69       83  
    Deferred tax asset     9,842       11,319  
    Accrued interest receivable and other assets     4,812       5,188  
    Total assets   $ 848,874     $ 870,555  
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY              
    Liabilities:              
    Deposits:              
    Non-interest bearing   $ 196,801     $ 197,027  
    Interest bearing     551,156       552,018  
    Total deposits     747,957       749,045  
                 
    Short-term borrowings and repurchase agreements     42,242       52,810  
    Long-term debt     5,000       20,000  
    Other interest bearing liabilities     830       951  
    Accrued interest payable and other liabilities     5,388       7,612  
    Total liabilities     801,417       830,418  
    Commitments and contingent liabilities            
    Stockholders’ Equity:              
    Preferred stock, no par value: Authorized – 500,000 shares, none issued     —       —  
    Common stock, par value $1.00 per share: Authorized 20,000,000 shares; Issued – 5,151,279 shares at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023; Outstanding – 5,003,384 shares at December 31, 2024 and 4,991,129 shares at December 31, 2023     5,151       5,151  
    Surplus     24,896       24,924  
    Retained earnings     53,126       51,297  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (33,320 )     (38,640 )
    Cost of common stock in Treasury: 147,895 shares at December 31, 2024; 160,150 shares at December 31, 2023     (2,396 )     (2,595 )
    Total stockholders’ equity     47,457       40,137  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 848,874     $ 870,555  

    Juniata Valley Financial Corp. and Subsidiary
    Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

                             
        Three Months Ended   Year Ended
    (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)   December 31,    December 31, 
           2024      2023     2024      2023  
    Interest income:                
    Loans, including fees   $ 7,885   $ 7,159     $ 31,109   $ 26,728  
    Taxable securities     1,408     1,509       5,749     6,193  
    Tax-exempt securities     29     30       118     139  
    Other interest income     24     52       140     121  
    Total interest income     9,346     8,750       37,116     33,181  
    Interest expense:                            
    Deposits     2,924     2,633       11,167     8,247  
    Short-term borrowings and repurchase agreements     568     419       2,719     1,733  
    Long-term debt     31     118       268     471  
    Other interest bearing liabilities     8     9       33     38  
    Total interest expense     3,531     3,179       14,187     10,489  
    Net interest income     5,815     5,571       22,929     22,692  
    Provision for credit losses     63     89       534     500  
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses     5,752     5,482       22,395     22,192  
    Non-interest income:                            
    Customer service fees     467     358       1,767     1,376  
    Debit card fee income     450     477       1,752     1,770  
    Earnings on bank-owned life insurance and annuities     62     55       236     222  
    Trust fees     110     85       469     466  
    Commissions from sales of non-deposit products     79     82       388     337  
    Fees derived from loan activity     231     163       682     500  
    Change in value of equity securities     49     95       115     17  
    Gain from life insurance proceeds     56     —       56     161  
    Other non-interest income     101     113       360     472  
    Total non-interest income     1,605     1,428       5,825     5,321  
    Non-interest expense:                            
    Employee compensation expense     2,333     2,121       9,022     8,454  
    Employee benefits     715     442       2,448     2,355  
    Occupancy     433     325       1,412     1,289  
    Equipment     246     166       863     659  
    Data processing expense     719     711       2,881     2,937  
    Professional fees     304     214       1,134     848  
    Taxes, other than income     37     26       191     184  
    FDIC Insurance premiums     140     152       575     504  
    Gain on other real estate owned     —     (16 )     —     (16 )
    Amortization of intangible assets     21     25       85     81  
    Amortization of investment in low-income housing partnerships     80     80       322     353  
    Merger and acquisition expense     —     —       —     227  
    Other non-interest expense     626     728       2,079     2,072  
    Total non-interest expense     5,654     4,974       21,012     19,947  
    Income before income taxes     1,703     1,936       7,208     7,566  
    Income tax provision     212     262       979     970  
    Net income   $ 1,491   $ 1,674     $ 6,229   $ 6,596  
    Earnings per share                            
    Basic   $ 0.30   $ 0.33     $ 1.25   $ 1.32  
    Diluted   $ 0.30   $ 0.33     $ 1.24   $ 1.31  

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Wide Bay crocodile sighting – Update

    Source: Government of Queensland

    Issued: 29 Jan 2025

    Wildlife officers investigating multiple sighting reports of a crocodile south of Bundaberg last week did not observe the animal and believe it may have headed north.

    The comprehensive investigation involved day and nighttime beach and river patrols, vessel-based spotlighting surveys and a helicopter survey along the coastline and local rivers.

    Approximately 450 kilometres of coastline, creeks and rivers were searched during the investigation, which was sparked by social media posts, including a video appearing to show a crocodile entering the ocean at Coonarr Beach.

    Senior Wildlife Officer Tony Frisby said the investigation was conducted by experienced wildlife officers throughout the long weekend.

    “It has now been five days since the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation received the last sighting report for the crocodile on 23 January 2025,” Mr Frisby said.

    “We thank those members of the public for submitting crocodile sighting reports and providing video footage of the animal.

    “The Wide Bay is considered atypical crocodile habitat, and it is possible that the animal was flushed out of a river system in its normal range by high rainfall or due to a conflict with another crocodile.

    “Crocodiles can swim up to forty kilometres a day, and the animal may be heading north, back into its normal habitat.

    “We are monitoring for further reports, and I’d like to encourage everyone in the Wide Bay community to report whenever they believe they have seen a crocodile to the department.”

    Crocodile sightings can be reported by using the QWildlife app, completing a crocodile sighting report on the DETSI website, or by calling 1300 130 372 . The department investigates every crocodile sighting report received.

    Under the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan, the Wide Bay region is zoned as a typical habitat for crocodiles, in which any crocodile found is targeted for removal.

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  • MIL-OSI: Main Street Financial Services Corp. Announces Earnings for Fourth Quarter of 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Business Highlights

    • Financial results reflect the second full quarter following the completed merger of Main Street Financial Services Corp. (Main Street) and Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. (Wayne) on May 31, 2024.
    • Net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 totaled $3.2 million, or $0.41 per common share
    • Annualized deposit growth of 19.7% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024
    • Reduced reliance on wholesale funding by $40 million during the fourth quarter of 2024
    • Declared cash dividend of $0.14 per share on January 10, 2025

    WOOSTER, Ohio, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Main Street Financial Services Corp. (OTCQX: MSWV), (the “Company”), the holding company parent of Main Street Bank Corp. reported a net income of $3.2 million, or $0.41 per common share, for the three months ended December 31, 2024. The return on average equity and return on average assets for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 11.69% and 0.90%, compared to 16.90% and 1.02%, for the fourth quarter of 2023.

    The Company announced a merger of equals transaction with Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. (“Legacy Wayne”) on February 23, 2023. On May 31, 2024 (the “Merger Date”), the Company completed the transaction, forming a financial holding company with assets of $1.4 billion. On the Merger Date, Legacy Wayne merged with and into Main Street, with Main Street surviving the merger (the “Merger”). Immediately following the Merger, Main Street’s wholly owned bank subsidiary, Main Street Bank Corp., merged with and into Wayne Savings Community Bank, with Wayne Savings Community Bank surviving the merger. Upon completion of the Merger, Wayne Savings Community Bank was renamed Main Street Bank Corp.

    The Merger was accounted for as a reverse merger using the acquisition method of accounting, therefore, Legacy Wayne was deemed the acquirer for financial reporting purposes, even though Main Street was the legal acquirer. Accordingly, Legacy Wayne’s historical financial statements are the historical financial statements of the combined company for all periods before the Merger Date. Our consolidated statements of income for the quarters ended June 30, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, include the results from Main Street on and after May 31, 2024. Results for periods before May 31, 2024, reflect only those of Legacy Wayne and do not include the consolidated statements of income of Main Street. Accordingly, comparisons of our results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, with those of prior periods may not be meaningful. The number of shares issued and outstanding, earnings per share, dividends paid and all references to share quantities of Main Street have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the equivalent number of shares issued in the Merger.

    President and CEO James R. VanSickle commented, “I am proud of the dedication and hard work displayed by Main Street Bank’s team of community bankers throughout 2024. They have been instrumental in the improvement of our operational efficiencies, enhancement of our customer experience and delivering long-term value for our shareholders. I would like to thank our customers, shareholders and our communities for their confidence in Main Street Bank.”

    Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

    Net interest income was $10.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 103.4% from $5.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The net interest margin of 3.19% for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased 46 basis points from 2.73% for the fourth quarter of 2023. Loan yields were 6.12% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 82 basis points when compared to 5.30% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The loan yield increase is the result of variable rate loan repricing, new loan originations at current markets rates and purchase accounting accretion on acquired loans. Investment yields increased 122 basis points to 3.59% as of December 31, 2024 when compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The cost of funds for the fourth quarter of 2024, was 2.66%, an increase of 33 basis points when compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. The cost of funds increase is largely due to shifting deposit composition to higher-yielding product offerings and utilizing higher-cost wholesale funding, such FHLB advances. The cost of total deposits was 2.25% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, a 21 basis point increase when compared to 2.04% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The cost of borrowings for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 totaled 5.64%, an increase of 94 basis points when compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2023.

    A provision for credit losses and unfunded commitments of $79,000 was recorded for the quarter ended December 30, 2024. During the quarter, the Company recognized $20,000 in charge-offs and $5,000 in recoveries, reflecting relatively stable asset quality.

    Noninterest income totaled $1.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $148,000, or 14.6%, when compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Noninterest income declined by $435,000 when compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2024. During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized a gain on the sale of investments totaling $702,000.

    Noninterest expense totaled $8.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $4.2 million when compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Noninterest expense increased by $87,000 when compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2024 due to increased incentive compensation and a charge related to the disposition of an REO property. The increase reflects a full quarter of combined expenses after completion of the merger.

    The provision for income taxes for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, decreased by $246,000 compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2024. This reduction was primarily driven by the Company’s reassessment of the West Virginia state income tax impact.

    December 31, 2024 Financial Condition

    At December 31, 2024, the Company had total assets of $1.41 billion with net loan balances totaling $1.11 billion. Loan balances remained relatively unchanged for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. As part of the merger, the Company acquired $430.8 million in loans.

    The allowance for credit losses was $11.8 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $7.3 million at December 31, 2023. The increase is a result of establishing an allowance for credit losses on the acquired non-PCD loan portfolio during the second quarter of 2024. The allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans was 1.05%, compared to 1.09% as of December 31, 2023. The allowance for credit losses and the related provision for credit losses is based on management’s judgment and evaluation of the loan portfolio. Management believes the current allowance for credit losses is adequate, however, changing economic and other conditions may require future adjustments to the allowance for credit losses.

    Total nonperforming loans (NPLs) was $6.1 million at December 31, 2024, an increase from $0.6 million at December 31, 2023. The NPL to net loan receivable ratio was 0.55% as of December 31, 2024. Past due loan balances of 30 days and more increased from $2.8 million at December 31, 2023, to $13.8 million, or 1.24% of net loans outstanding, at December 31, 2024. The increase in nonperforming and past due loans is due to the impact of the acquired loan portfolio.

    Improvement in Asset Quality Since Merger Announcement: The combined level of classified loans and loans past due 30 or more days for Legacy Wayne and Main Street was $24.4 million and $19.1 as of December 31, 2022. Since the merger announcement on February 23, 2023, the management teams of both Main Street and Wayne invested a great deal of time ensuring our combined organization utilizes strong underwriting standards and proactively monitors credit quality. Main Street sold approximately $15.2 million of loans in August 2023 and April 2024, of which approximately $12.7 million were classified loans. As of December 31, 2024, the resultant Company has $14.8 of classified loans and $13.8 of loans past due 30 or more days.

    Total liabilities increased to $1.30 billion at December 31, 2024 with deposits totaling $1.16 billion and FHLB advances totaling $100.0 million. Deposits grew by $54.3 million, or 19.7% annualized, during the fourth quarter of 2024. As part of the merger, the Company acquired $487.4 million in deposits. As of December 31, 2024, the Company held no brokered deposits compared to $116.7 million at December 31, 2023. The Company leverages FHLB advances for short-term funding needs due to their accessibility and alignment with prevailing market rates. During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company reduced the reliance on FHLB advances by $40 million.

    Total stockholders’ equity was $110.6 million at December 31, 2024, an increase of $57.7 million when compared to the December 31, 2023 balance. The increase was primarily driven by the merger between Main Street and Wayne. Total stockholders’ equity decreased during the fourth quarter of 2024 primarily from a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income of $4.7 million and dividends of $1.1 million, partially offset by net income of $3.2 million.

    Main Street Financial Services Corp. is a holding company headquartered in Wooster, Ohio. Its primary subsidiary, Main Street Bank Corp. was founded in 1899 and provides full-service banking, commercial lending, and mortgage services across its branch infrastructure. Today, Main Street Bank Corp. operates 19 branch locations in Wooster, Ohio, Wheeling, West Virginia and other surrounding communities in Ohio and West Virginia. Additional information about Main Street Bank Corp. is available at www.mymainstreetbank.bank.

    Non-GAAP Disclosure
    This press release includes disclosures of the Company’s return on average equity, return on average assets, net income, and efficiency ratios which are excluding costs related to merger activities which are financial measures not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flow that excludes or includes amounts that are required to be disclosed by GAAP. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide both management and investors a more complete understanding of the underlying operational results and trends and the Company’s marketplace performance. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the numbers prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Forward-Looking–Statements
    This release contains forward-looking statements that are not historical facts and that are intended to be “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this release that are not historical facts and pertain to the Company’s future operating results.  When used in this release, the words “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in these forward-looking statements, because such statements are inherently subject to significant assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the Company’s control.  These include but are not limited to: the possibility of adverse economic developments that may, among other things, increase default and delinquency risks in the Company’s loan portfolios; shifts in interest rates; shifts in the rate of inflation; shifts in the demand for the Company’s loan and other products; unforeseen increases in costs and expenses; lower-than-expected revenue or cost savings in connection with acquisitions; changes in accounting policies; changes in the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government; and changes in laws, regulations and the competitive environment.  Unless legally required, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    Contact Information:
    Matthew Hartzler
    Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
    (330) 264-5767

       
    MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (Dollars in thousands, except share data – unaudited)
       
        December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
    ASSETS            
                 
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 54,422     $ 20,884  
    Securities, net (1)   163,819     86,405  
    Loans receivable, net   1,113,900     669,603  
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock   6,445     3,959  
    Premises & equipment, net   10,880     4,904  
    Bank-owned life insurance   22,155     11,706  
    Other assets   37,608     12,486  
    TOTAL ASSETS   $ 1,409,229     $ 809,947  
                 
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY            
                 
    Deposit accounts   $ 1,156,328     $ 693,126  
    Other short-term borrowings   28,308     8,743  
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances   100,000     47,000  
    Accrued interest payable and other liabilities   13,957     8,111  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES   1,298,593     756,980  
                 
                 
    Common stock (7,801,011 shares of $1.00 par value issued)   7,801     398  
    Additional paid-in capital   56,387     36,715  
    Retained earnings   57,356     55,342  
    Treasury Stock, at cost – 0 shares and 1,777,824 shares at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.   –     (30,330 )
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (10,908 )   (9,158 )
    TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   110,636     52,967  
                 
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   $ 1,409,229     $ 809,947  
                 
    (1) Includes available-for-sale and held-to-maturity classifications.
    Note: The December 31, 2023 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet has been derived from the audited Consolidated Balance Sheet as of that date.
    MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
    (Dollars in thousands, except share data – unaudited)
                     
        Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
        December 31,   December 31,
          2024       2023       2024       2023  
                     
    Interest income   $ 19,138     $ 9,545     $ 60,334     $ 35,095  
    Interest expense     8,531       4,330       27,665       12,920  
    Net interest income     10,607       5,215       32,669       22,175  
    Provision for credit losses     79       4       4,782       530  
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses     10,528       5,211       27,887       21,645  
    Non-interest income     1,165       1,017       4,158       3,017  
    Non-interest expense                
    Salaries and employee benefits     3,823       1,782       12,511       7,731  
    Net occupancy and equipment expense     1,430       625       4,399       2,431  
    Federal deposit insurance premiums     197       157       637       531  
    Franchise taxes     107       81       464       380  
    Advertising and marketing     237       44       645       223  
    Legal     143       15       651       45  
    Professional fees     260       74       1,924       239  
    ATM network     84       123       557       443  
    Auditing and accounting     130       60       516       240  
    Other     1,539       787       4,165       2,561  
    Total non-interest expense     7,950       3,748       26,469       14,824  
    Income before federal income taxes     3,743       2,480       5,576       9,838  
    Provision for federal income taxes     558       443       873       2,005  
    Net income   $ 3,185     $ 2,037     $ 4,703     $ 7,833  
                     
    Earnings per share                
    Basic   $ 0.41     $ 0.46     $ 0.76     $ 3.56  
    Diluted   $ 0.41     $ 0.46     $ 0.76     $ 3.54  
    MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
    Selected Condensed Consolidated Financial Data
    (Dollars in thousands, except share data – unaudited)
                     
        December   September   June   March
          2024       2024       2024       2024  
                     
    Interest and dividend income   $ 19,138     $ 18,930     $ 12,572     $ 9,694  
    Interest expense     8,531       8,308       6,185       4,641  
    Net interest income     10,607       10,622       6,387       5,053  
    Provision for credit losses     79       109       4,720       (126 )
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses     10,528       10,513       1,666       5,179  
    Non-interest income     1,165       1,600       716       678  
    Non-interest expense     7,950       7,863       6,723       3,934  
    Income before federal income taxes     3,743       4,251       (4,341 )     1,923  
    Provision for federal income taxes     558       804       (873 )     384  
    Net income   $ 3,185     $ 3,446     $ (3,468 )   $ 1,539  
                     
    Earnings per share – basic   $ 0.41     $ 0.44     $ (0.68 )   $ 0.40  
    Earnings per share – diluted   $ 0.41     $ 0.44     $ (0.67 )   $ 0.40  
    Dividends per share   $ 0.14     $ 0.14     $ 0.14     $ 0.14  
    Return on average assets     0.90 %     1.00 %     -1.38 %     0.76 %
    Return on average equity     11.69 %     12.58 %     -17.16 %     11.63 %
    Shares outstanding at quarter end     7,801,011       7,801,011       7,787,055       3,840,575  
    Book value per share   $ 14.18     $ 14.27     $ 13.60     $ 13.81  
    Tangible equity per share   $ 12.13     $ 12.15     $ 11.49     $ 13.36  
                     
                     
        December   September   June   March
          2023       2023       2023       2023  
                     
    Interest and dividend income   $ 9,545     $ 9,078     $ 8,571     $ 7,901  
    Interest expense     4,330       3,673       2,867       2,050  
    Net interest income     5,215       5,405       5,704       5,851  
    Provision for credit losses     4       138       170       218  
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses     5,211       5,267       5,534       5,633  
    Non-interest income     1,017       691       706       603  
    Non-interest expense     3,748       3,733       3,949       3,394  
    Income before federal income taxes     2,480       2,225       2,291       2,842  
    Provision for federal income taxes     443       452       547       563  
    Net income   $ 2,037     $ 1,773     $ 1,744     $ 2,279  
                     
    Earnings per share – basic   $ 0.53     $ 0.46     $ 0.46     $ 0.60  
    Earnings per share – diluted   $ 0.53     $ 0.46     $ 0.45     $ 0.59  
    Dividends per share   $ 0.14     $ 0.14     $ 0.14     $ 0.14  
    Return on average assets     1.02 %     0.91 %     0.92 %     1.23 %
    Return on average equity     16.90 %     14.41 %     14.36 %     19.58 %
    Shares outstanding at quarter end     3,839,702       3,837,609       3,837,085       3,831,939  
    Book value per share   $ 13.80     $ 12.40     $ 12.64     $ 12.51  
    Tangible equity per share   $ 13.35     $ 11.95     $ 12.20     $ 12.06  
    MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
    Non-GAAP reconciliation
    (Dollars in thousands, except per share data – unaudited)
         
      For three months ended   For the twelve months ended
      December,   December,
          2024       2023       2024       2023  
                     
    Net Income as reported – GAAP   $ 3,185     $ 2,037     $ 4,703     $ 7,833  
    Effect of merger related expenses (net of tax benefit)     26       353       5,769       950  
    Net Income non-GAAP   $ 3,211     $ 2,390     $ 10,472     $ 8,783  
                     
    Earnings per share – GAAP   $ 0.41     $ 0.93     $ 0.76     $ 3.56  
    Effect of merger related expenses     0.00       0.16       0.94       0.43  
    Earnings per share non-GAAP   $ 0.41     $ 1.09     $ 1.70     $ 3.99  
                     
    Return on average assets – GAAP     0.90 %     1.02 %     0.41 %     1.02 %
    Effect of merger related expenses     0.01 %     0.18 %     0.50 %     0.12 %
    Return on average assets non-GAAP     0.91 %     1.20 %     0.91 %     1.14 %
                     
    Return on average equity – GAAP     11.69 %     16.90 %     5.58 %     16.27 %
    Effect of merger related expenses     0.09 %     2.93 %     6.84 %     1.97 %
    Return on average equity non-GAAP     11.78 %     19.83 %     12.42 %     18.24 %
                     
    Efficiency Ratio – GAAP     67.54 %     60.14 %     71.87 %     58.42 %
    Effect of merger related expenses     -0.22 %     -5.66 %     -6.73 %     -3.77 %
    Efficiency Ratio non-GAAP     67.32 %     54.48 %     65.14 %     55.07 %

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Blue Foundry Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2024 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RUTHERFORD, N.J., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Foundry Bancorp (NASDAQ:BLFY) (the “Company”), the holding company for Blue Foundry Bank (the “Bank”), reported a net loss of $11.9 million, or $0.55 per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to a net loss of $7.4 million, or $0.31 per diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2023.

    The Company reported a net loss of $2.7 million, or $0.13 per diluted common share, for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to a net loss of $4.0 million, or $0.19 per diluted common share for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and a net loss of $2.9 million, or $0.13 per diluted common share for the three months ended December 31, 2023.

    James D. Nesci, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are very pleased with both the deposit and loan growth achieved in the fourth quarter and look to carry this positive momentum into 2025.”

    Mr. Nesci also noted, “Credit quality remained strong and we continue to experience very low charge-offs. Our allowance to credit losses to total loans is 83 basis points and covers non-performing loans by over 2.5 times.”

    Highlights for the fourth quarter of 2024:

    • Loans totaled $1.58 billion, an increase of $32.5 million from the prior quarter end.
    • Deposits increased $24.7 million to $1.34 billion compared to the prior quarter.
    • Uninsured deposits to third-party customers totaled approximately 11% of total deposits at December 31, 2024.
    • Interest income for the quarter was $21.8 million, an increase of $253 thousand, or 1.2%, compared to the prior quarter.
    • Interest expense for the quarter was $12.3 million, a decrease of $133 thousand, or 1.1%, compared to the prior quarter.
    • Net interest margin increased seven basis points from the prior quarter to 1.89%.
    • The release of provision for credit losses of $301 thousand was primarily due to the decrease in unused lines of credit and releases of provision for loans of $37 thousand and for securities of $24 thousand.
    • Tangible book value per share was $14.74. See the “Supplemental Information – Non-GAAP Financial Measures” tables below for additional information regarding our non-GAAP measures.
    • 480,851 shares were repurchased under our share repurchase plans at a weighted average share price of $10.49 per share.
    • Credit metrics remained favorable with non-performing loans to total loans of 0.33%.

    Loans

    The Company continues to diversify its lending portfolio by focusing on growing the higher-yielding commercial portfolio. Gross loans increased $22.8 million during 2024 with increases in commercial real estate loans, construction loans, consumer and other loans, commercial and industrial loans and junior liens of $27.1 million, $25.1 million, $7.2 million, $4.5 million and $2.9 million, respectively, offset in part by reductions in the residential portfolio of $32.7 million and multifamily portfolio of $11.4 million.

    The details of the loan portfolio are below:

        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
        (Unaudited)   (Audited)
        (In thousands)
    Residential   $ 518,243   $ 516,754   $ 526,453   $ 540,427   $ 550,929
    Multifamily     671,116     666,304     671,185     671,011     682,564
    Commercial real estate     259,633     241,711     241,867     244,207     232,505
    Construction and land     85,546     80,081     71,882     63,052     60,414
    Junior liens     25,422     24,174     23,653     22,052     22,503
    Commercial and industrial     16,311     14,228     12,261     13,372     11,768
    Consumer and other     7,211     7,731     83     56     47
    Total loans     1,583,482     1,550,983     1,547,384     1,554,177     1,560,730
    Allowance for credit losses on loans     12,965     13,012     13,027     13,749     14,154
    Loans receivable, net   $ 1,570,517   $ 1,537,971   $ 1,534,357   $ 1,540,428   $ 1,546,576


    Deposits

    At December 31, 2024, total deposits were $1.34 billion, an increase of $98.4 million or 7.91% from December 31, 2023, mostly due to the increases of $110.7 million and $8.4 million in time deposits and NOW and demand accounts, partially offset by decreases in savings and non-interest bearing deposits of $19.0 million and $1.7 million, respectively. The Company’s strategy is to focus on attracting the full banking relationship of small- to medium-sized businesses through an extensive suite of deposit products. While there is strong competition for deposits in the northern New Jersey market, we were able to increase customer deposits by $78.0 million, or 7.0%, during the year. Brokered deposits increased $30.0 million since year end 2023.

    The details of deposits are below:

        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
        (Unaudited)   (Audited)
        (In thousands)
    Non-interest bearing deposits   $ 26,001   $ 22,254   $ 24,733   $ 25,342   $ 27,739
    NOW and demand accounts     369,554     357,503     368,386     373,172     361,139
    Savings     240,426     237,651     246,559     250,298     259,402
    Core deposits     635,981     617,408     639,678     648,812     648,280
    Time deposits     707,339     701,262     671,478     642,372     596,624
    Total deposits   $ 1,343,320   $ 1,318,670   $ 1,311,156   $ 1,291,184   $ 1,244,904


    Financial Performance Overview:            

    Fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2024

    Net interest income compared to the third quarter of 2024:

    • Net interest income was $9.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $9.1 million for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of $386 thousand.
    • Net interest margin increased by seven basis points to 1.89%.
    • The yield on average interest-earning assets increased five basis points to 4.37%, while the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities decreased six basis points to 2.97% due to a decrease in rates paid on time deposits.
    • Average interest-earning assets increased by $10.1 million and average interest-bearing liabilities increased by $15.4 million.

    Non-interest income compared to the third quarter of 2024:

    • Non-interest income increased $33 thousand primarily due to increase in fees and service charges.

    Non-interest expense compared to the third quarter of 2024:

    • Non-interest expense decreased $386 thousand primarily driven by decreases of $363 thousand in compensation and benefits expenses, $76 thousand in professional fees and $36 thousand in occupancy and equipment, partially offset by an increase in data processing expense of $102 thousand.

    Income tax expense compared to the third quarter of 2024:

    • The Company did not record a tax benefit for the losses incurred during the third or fourth quarter of 2024 due to the full valuation allowance required on its deferred tax assets.
    • The Company’s current tax position reflects the full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets. At December 31, 2024, the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets was $25.1 million.

    Fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023

    Net interest income compared to the fourth quarter of 2023:

    • Net interest income was $9.5 million, an increase of $277 thousand.
    • Net interest margin increased five basis point to 1.89%.
    • Yield on average interest-earning assets increased 31 basis points to 4.37%.
    • Cost of average interest-bearing deposits increased 38 basis points to 2.90%, reflecting the competitive rate environment in our primary market.
    • Average loans increased by $7.5 million and average interest-bearing deposits increased by $94.2 million.

    Non-interest income compared to the fourth quarter of 2023:

    • Non-interest income decreased $152 thousand, or 26.57%. The prior year period included gains on sales of loans and securities that were not present in the current period. In addition, there was a decline in fees and service charges from the prior period.

    Non-interest expense compared to the fourth quarter of 2023:

    • Non-interest expense was $12.9 million, an increase of $338 thousand driven by increases in professional services expense, compensation and benefit costs and occupancy and equipment expense of $106 thousand, $56 thousand and $54 thousand, respectively, partially offset by a decrease in advertising expense of $39 thousand. In addition, other expense increased $131 thousand when compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 due in part to increases in business development and postage expenses.

    Income tax expense compared to the fourth quarter of 2023:

    • The Company did not record a tax benefit for the loss incurred during the fourth quarter of 2024 or 2023 due to the full valuation allowance required on its deferred tax assets.
    • The Company’s current tax position reflects the full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets. At December 31, 2024, the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets was $25.1 million.

    Year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023

    Net interest income compared to the year ended December 31, 2023:

    • Net interest income was $37.6 million, a decrease of $4.4 million.
    • Net interest margin decreased by 19 basis points to 1.90%.
    • Yield on average interest-earning assets increased 38 basis points to 4.32%.
    • Cost of average interest-bearing deposits increased 92 basis points to 2.89%, due to an increase in higher-cost time deposits and the competitive rate environment in our primary market.
    • Average loans decreased by $16.4 million and average interest-bearing deposits increased by $52.6 million.

    Non-interest income compared to the year ended December 31, 2023:

    • Non-interest income decreased $11 thousand, or 0.61%, largely due to the lack of gain on sale of loans and securities, offset in part by a gain on sale of an REO property in 2024.

    Non-interest expense compared to the year ended December 31, 2023:

    • Non-interest expense was $52.6 million, an increase of $1.0 million, primarily driven by increases in compensation and benefits of $994 thousand, occupancy and equipment of $528 thousand and FDIC premiums of $56 thousand, offset in part by decreases in data processing expense and professional services of $471 thousand and $118 thousand, respectively.

    Income tax expense compared to the year ended December 31, 2023:

    • The Company did not record a tax benefit for the loss incurred during 2024 or 2023 due to the full valuation allowance required on its deferred tax assets.
    • The Company’s current tax position reflects the previously established full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets. At December 31, 2024, the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets was $25.1 million.

    Balance Sheet Summary:

    December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023

    Securities available-for-sale:

    • Securities available-for-sale increased $13.3 million to $297.0 million due to purchases and a $3.3 million improvement in the unrealized loss position on the portfolio, partially offset by amortization, maturities and calls during the year.

    Other investments:

    • Other investments decreased during 2024 by $2.6 million due to a decrease in FHLB stock as a result of a reduction in FHLB borrowings.

    Total loans:

    • Gross loans held for investment increased $22.8 million to $1.58 billion.
    • Commercial real estate loans increased $27.1 million, construction loans increased $25.1 million, consumer and other category increased $7.2 million and commercial and industrial loans increased $4.5 million, while residential and multifamily loans decreased $32.7 million and $11.4 million, respectively.
    • Loan fundings totaled $108.4 million, including fundings of $35.7 million in commercial real estate loans, $33.7 million in construction loans, $12.2 million in multifamily loans and $11.2 million in commercial and industrial loans. In addition, the Company purchased $21.6 million of conforming residential mortgages in New Jersey and participated in a consumer loan participation of $8.0 million during the year.

    Deposits:

    • Deposits totaled $1.34 billion, an increase of $98.4 million since December 31, 2023, largely the result of increases in customer deposits.
    • Core deposits (defined as non-interest bearing checking, NOW and demand accounts and savings accounts) represented 47.3% of total deposits compared to 48.8% at December 31, 2023, as time deposits increased $110.7 million.
    • The increase in time deposits include $30.0 million in brokered deposits, bringing our total brokered deposit balance to $155.0 million at December 31, 2024.
    • Uninsured and uncollateralized deposits to third-party customers were $147.6 million, or 11% of total deposits, at the end of the fourth quarter.

    Borrowings:

    • FHLB borrowings decreased by $58.0 million to $339.5 million as we were able to pay off short-term borrowings with deposit growth that outpaced asset growth.
    • As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $270.6 million of additional borrowing capacity at the FHLB, $107.7 million in secured lines of credit at the Federal Reserve Bank and $30.0 million of other unsecured lines of credit.

    Capital:

    • Shareholders’ equity decreased by $23.4 million to $332.2 million. The decrease was primarily driven by the repurchase of shares at a cost of $19.4 million. Additionally, the year-to-date loss, partially offset by favorable changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, also contributed to the decrease.
    • Tangible equity to tangible assets was 16.11% and 17.37% at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
    • Tangible common equity per share outstanding was $14.74 at December 31, 2024 and $14.49 at December 31, 2023.
    • The Bank’s capital ratios remain above the FDIC’s “well capitalized” standards.

    Asset quality:

    • The allowance for credit losses on loans represented 0.83% of total loans at December 31, 2024 compared to 0.91% at December 31, 2023. The allowance for credit losses on loans was 254.02% of non-performing loans compared to 239.98% at December 31, 2023.
    • The Company recorded a release of provision for credit losses of $301 thousand for the fourth quarter of 2024 and a release of provision for credit losses of $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. For the fourth quarter of 2024, there was a release of provision of $240 thousand, $37 thousand and $24 thousand in the ACL for off-balance-sheet commitments, loans and held-to-maturity securities, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2024, there was a release of $1.1 million in the ACL for loans, $146 thousand in the ACL for off-balance-sheet commitments and $60 thousand in the ACL for held-to-maturity securities. The release was driven by the impact of the economic forecasts for the key drivers of our loan segments as well as a decrease in off-balance-sheet commitments.
    • Non-performing loans totaled $5.1 million, or 0.33% of total loans at December 31, 2024 compared to $5.9 million, or 0.38% of total loans at December 31, 2023.
    • Net charge-offs were $10 thousand and $46 thousand for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024, respectively.

    About Blue Foundry

    Blue Foundry Bancorp is the holding company for Blue Foundry Bank, a place where things are made, purpose is formed, and ideas are crafted. Headquartered in Rutherford NJ, with a presence in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Union counties, Blue Foundry Bank is a full-service, innovative bank serving the doers, movers, and shakers in our communities. We offer individuals and businesses alike the tailored products and services they need to build their futures. With a rich history dating back more than 145 years, Blue Foundry Bank has a longstanding commitment to its customers and communities. To learn more about Blue Foundry Bank visit BlueFoundryBank.com or call (888) 931-BLUE. Member FDIC.

    Conference Call Information

    A conference call discussing Blue Foundry’s fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024 financial results will be held today, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (EST). To listen to the live call, please dial 1-833-470-1428 (toll free) or +1-404-975-4839 (international) and use access code 168429. Participants are encouraged to preregister to listen via webcast at https://events/q4inc.com/attendee/980680589. The conference call will be recorded and will be available on the Company’s website for one month.

    Contact:

    James D. Nesci
    President and Chief Executive Officer
    jnesci@bluefoundrybank.com
    201-972-8900

    Forward Looking Statements

    Certain statements contained herein are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which are based on certain current assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “plan,” “potential,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “target” and similar expressions.

    Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins and yields, the fair value of financial instruments or our level of loan originations, or increase in the level of defaults, losses and prepayments on loans we have made and make; general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected; changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses; our ability to access cost-effective funding; fluctuations in real estate values and both residential and commercial real estate market conditions; demand for loans and deposits in our market area; our ability to implement and change our business strategies; competition among depository and other financial institutions; adverse changes in the securities or secondary mortgage markets; changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees, capital requirements and insurance premiums; changes in monetary or fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board; changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios; technological changes that may be more difficult or expensive than expected; a failure or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyber-attacks; the inability of third party providers to perform as expected; our ability to manage market risk, credit risk and operational risk in the current economic environment; our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities; our ability to successfully integrate into our operations any assets, liabilities, customers, systems and management personnel we may acquire and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames and any goodwill charges related there to; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; our ability to retain key employees; the current or anticipated impact of military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical events; the ability of the U.S. Government to manage federal debt limits; and changes in the financial condition, results of operations or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own.

    Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, we do not undertake, and we specifically disclaim any obligation, to release publicly the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

    BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
     
        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
        (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Audited)
        (In thousands)
    ASSETS            
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 42,502   $ 76,109   $ 46,025
    Securities available for sale, at fair value     297,028     290,806     283,766
    Securities held to maturity     33,076     33,119     33,254
    Other investments     17,791     18,203     20,346
    Loans, net     1,570,517     1,537,971     1,546,576
    Real estate owned, net     —     —     593
    Interest and dividends receivable     8,014     8,386     7,595
    Premises and equipment, net     29,486     30,161     32,475
    Right-of-use assets     23,470     24,190     25,172
    Bank owned life insurance     22,519     22,399     22,034
    Other assets     16,280     13,749     27,127
    Total assets   $ 2,060,683   $ 2,055,093   $ 2,044,963
                 
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY            
    Liabilities            
    Deposits   $ 1,343,320   $ 1,318,670   $ 1,244,904
    Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank     339,500     348,500     397,500
    Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance     9,356     9,909     8,929
    Lease liabilities     25,168     25,870     26,777
    Other liabilities     11,141     12,845     11,213
    Total liabilities     1,728,485     1,715,794     1,689,323
    Shareholders’ equity     332,198     339,299     355,640
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,060,683   $ 2,055,093   $ 2,044,963
    BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    Consolidated Statements of Operations
    (Dollars in thousands except per share data)
     
        Three months ended   Year Ended December 31,
        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		     2024       2023  
        (unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Audited)
    Interest income:                    
    Loans   $ 17,777     $ 17,646     $ 16,907     $ 70,185     $ 65,685  
    Taxable investment income     3,972       3,850       3,327       15,122       12,990  
    Non-taxable investment income     36       36       101       144       430  
    Total interest income     21,785       21,532       20,335       85,451       79,105  
    Interest expense:                    
    Deposits     9,573       9,712       7,755       36,830       24,116  
    Borrowed funds     2,739       2,733       3,384       11,071       13,070  
    Total interest expense     12,312       12,445       11,139       47,901       37,186  
    Net interest income     9,473       9,087       9,196       37,550       41,919  
    (Release of ) provision for credit losses     (301 )     248       156       (1,350 )     (441 )
    Net interest income after (release of ) provision for credit losses     9,774       8,839       9,040       38,900       42,360  
    Non-interest income:                    
    Fees and service charges     306       272       331       1,203       1,164  
    Gain on securities, net     —       —       20       —       20  
    Gain on sale of loans     —       —       72       36       231  
    Other income     114       115       149       555       390  
    Total non-interest income     420       387       572       1,794       1,805  
    Non-interest expense:                    
    Compensation and benefits     6,943       7,306       6,887       29,433       28,439  
    Occupancy and equipment     2,194       2,230       2,140       8,878       8,350  
    Data processing     1,514       1,412       1,510       5,648       6,119  
    Advertising     81       87       120       292       354  
    Professional services     737       813       631       2,903       3,021  
    Federal deposit insurance premiums     226       236       200       855       799  
    Other expense     1,186       1,183       1,055       4,596       4,480  
    Total non-interest expenses     12,881       13,267       12,543       52,605       51,562  
    Loss before income tax expense     (2,687 )     (4,041 )     (2,931 )     (11,911 )     (7,397 )
    Income tax expense     —       —       —       —       —  
    Net loss   $ (2,687 )   $ (4,041 )   $ (2,931 )   $ (11,911 )   $ (7,397 )
    Basic loss per share   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.19 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.55 )   $ (0.31 )
    Diluted loss per share   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.19 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.55 )   $ (0.31 )
    Weighted average shares outstanding-basic     20,826,845       21,263,482       22,845,252       21,477,429       23,925,724  
    Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted     20,826,845       21,263,482       22,845,252       21,477,429       23,925,724  
    BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    Consolidated Financial Highlights
    (Dollars in thousands except for share data) (Unaudited)
     
        Three months ended
        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
    Performance Ratios (%)                    
    Loss on average assets     (0.52 )     (0.79 )     (0.47 )     (0.56 )     (0.57 )
    Loss on average equity     (3.17 )     (4.68 )     (2.71 )     (3.23 )     (3.25 )
    Interest rate spread (1)     1.40       1.29       1.43       1.40       1.33  
    Net interest margin (2)     1.89       1.82       1.96       1.92       1.84  
    Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) (3)     130.20       140.04       130.73       134.19       128.41  
    Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities     120.84       121.37       122.28       122.50       122.93  
    Tangible equity to tangible assets (4)     16.11       16.50       16.88       17.25       17.37  
    Book value per share (5)   $ 14.75     $ 14.76     $ 14.70     $ 14.61     $ 14.51  
    Tangible book value per share (5)   $ 14.74     $ 14.74     $ 14.69     $ 14.60     $ 14.49  
                         
    Asset Quality                    
    Non-performing loans   $ 5,104     $ 5,146     $ 6,208     $ 6,691     $ 5,898  
    Real estate owned, net     —       —       —       593       593  
    Non-performing assets   $ 5,104     $ 5,146     $ 6,208     $ 7,284     $ 6,491  
    Allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans (%)     0.83       0.84       0.84       0.88       0.91  
    Allowance for credit losses on loans to non-performing loans (%)     254.02       252.86       209.84       205.48       239.98  
    Non-performing loans to total loans (%)     0.33       0.33       0.40       0.43       0.38  
    Non-performing assets to total assets (%)     0.25       0.25       0.30       0.36       0.32  
    Net charge-offs to average outstanding loans during the period (%)     —       —       —       —       —  

    (1) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
    (2) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
    (3) Efficiency ratio represents adjusted non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income plus non-interest income.
    (4) Tangible equity equals $332.0 million, which excludes intangible assets ($244 thousand of capitalized software). Tangible assets equal $2.06 billion and exclude intangible assets.
    (5) Per share metrics are computed using 22,522,626 total shares outstanding.

    BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    Analysis of Net Interest Income
    (Unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended
        December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
        Average Balance   Interest   Average
    Yield/Cost    		   Average Balance   Interest   Average
    Yield/Cost    		   Average Balance   Interest   Average
    Yield/Cost
        (Dollars in thousands)
    Assets:                                    
    Loans (1)   $ 1,557,342   $ 17,777   4.57 %   $ 1,548,962   $ 17,646   4.53 %   $ 1,564,800   $ 16,907   4.29 %
    Mortgage-backed securities     185,382     1,254   2.71 %     181,596     1,186   2.60 %     165,471     904   2.17 %
    Other investment securities     164,392     1,573   3.83 %     173,008     1,527   3.51 %     190,507     1,486   3.09 %
    FHLB stock     17,153     411   9.58 %     17,666     406   9.15 %     20,970     477   9.02 %
    Cash and cash equivalents     68,536     770   4.50 %     61,507     767   4.96 %     45,895     561   4.85 %
    Total interest-bearing assets     1,992,805     21,785   4.37 %     1,982,739     21,532   4.32 %     1,987,643     20,335   4.06 %
    Non-interest earning assets     61,586             61,787             54,918        
    Total assets   $ 2,054,391           $ 2,044,526           $ 2,042,561        
    Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:                                    
    NOW, savings, and money market deposits   $ 614,623     1,988   1.29 %   $ 598,048     1,925   1.28 %   $ 634,257     1,989   1.24 %
    Time deposits     698,801     7,585   4.32 %     688,570     7,787   4.50 %     584,977     5,766   3.91 %
    Interest-bearing deposits     1,313,424     9,573   2.90 %     1,286,618     9,712   3.00 %     1,219,234     7,755   2.52 %
    FHLB advances     335,686     2,739   3.26 %     347,076     2,733   3.13 %     397,643     3,384   3.38 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     1,649,110     12,312   2.97 %     1,633,694     12,445   3.03 %     1,616,877     11,139   2.73 %
    Non-interest bearing deposits     24,945             23,421             26,629        
    Non-interest bearing other     43,016             43,713             41,780        
    Total liabilities     1,717,071             1,700,828             1,685,286        
    Total shareholders’ equity     337,320             343,698             357,275        
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,054,391           $ 2,044,526           $ 2,042,561        
    Net interest income       $ 9,473           $ 9,087           $ 9,196    
    Net interest rate spread (2)           1.40 %           1.29 %           1.33 %
    Net interest margin (3)           1.89 %           1.82 %           1.84 %

    (1) Average loan balances are net of deferred loan fees and costs, and premiums and discounts, and include non-accrual loans.
    (2) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
    (3) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

    BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    Analysis of Net Interest Income continued
    (Unaudited)
     
        Year Ended December 31,
          2024       2023  
        Average Balance   Interest   Average
    Yield/Cost    		   Average Balance   Interest   Average
    Yield/Cost
        (Dollar in thousands)
    Assets:                        
    Loans (1)   $ 1,553,143   $ 70,185   4.52 %   $ 1,569,590   $ 65,685   4.18 %
    Mortgage-backed securities     173,691     4,276   2.46 %     172,405     3,693   2.14 %
    Other investment securities     174,172     6,440   3.70 %     195,754     6,010   3.07 %
    FHLB stock     18,038     1,756   9.73 %     21,249     1,582   7.45 %
    Cash and cash equivalents     58,261     2,794   4.80 %     46,245     2,135   4.62 %
    Total interest-bearing assets     1,977,305     85,451   4.32 %     2,005,243     79,105   3.94 %
    Non-interest earning assets     59,832             56,297        
    Total assets   $ 2,037,137           $ 2,061,540        
    Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:                        
    NOW, savings, and money market deposits   $ 610,172     7,803   1.28 %   $ 722,149     8,339   1.15 %
    Time deposits     665,740     29,027   4.36 %     501,124     15,777   3.15 %
    Interest-bearing deposits     1,275,912     36,830   2.89 %     1,223,273     24,116   1.97 %
    FHLB advances     348,306     11,071   3.18 %     396,265     13,070   3.30 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     1,624,218     47,901   2.95 %     1,619,538     37,186   2.30 %
    Non-interest bearing deposits     24,980             25,227        
    Non-interest bearing other     42,345             43,868        
    Total liabilities     1,691,543             1,688,633        
    Total shareholders’ equity     345,594             372,907        
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,037,137           $ 2,061,540        
    Net interest income       $ 37,550           $ 41,919    
    Net interest rate spread (2)           1.37 %           1.64 %
    Net interest margin (3)           1.90 %           2.09 %

    (1) Average loan balances are net of deferred loan fees and costs, and premiums and discounts, and include non-accrual loans.
    (2) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
    (3) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

    BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    Adjusted Pre-Provision Net Loss (Non-GAAP)
    (Dollars in thousands except per share data) (Unaudited)

    This press release contains certain supplemental financial information, described in the table below, which has been determined by methods other than U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) that management uses in its analysis of Blue Foundry’s performance. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide information useful to investors in understanding Blue Foundry’s financial results. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for GAAP basis measures and results and Blue Foundry strongly encourages investors to review its consolidated financial statements in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies’ non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names.

    Net loss, as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, includes the provision for credit losses and income tax expense while pre-provision net loss does not.

        Three months ended
        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023
    Pre-provision net loss and efficiency ratio, as adjusted:                
    Net interest income   $ 9,473     $ 9,087     $ 9,573     $ 9,417     $ 9,196  
    Other income     420       387       536       451       572  
          9,893       9,474       10,109       9,868       9,768  
    Operating expenses, as reported     12,881       13,267       13,215       13,242       12,543  
    Pre-provision net loss, as adjusted   $ (2,988 )   $ (3,793 )   $ (3,106 )   $ (3,374 )   $ (2,775 )
    Efficiency ratio     130.2 %     140.0 %     130.7 %     134.2 %     128.4 %
                         
    Core deposits:                    
    Total deposits   $ 1,343,320     $ 1,318,670     $ 1,311,156     $ 1,291,184     $ 1,244,904  
    Less: time deposits     707,339       701,262       671,478       642,372       596,624  
    Core deposits   $ 635,981     $ 617,408     $ 639,678     $ 648,812     $ 648,280  
    Core deposits to total deposits     47.3 %     46.8 %     48.8 %     50.2 %     52.1 %
                         
    Total assets   $ 2,060,683     $ 2,055,093     $ 2,045,452     $ 2,027,787     $ 2,044,963  
    Less: intangible assets     244       300       386       473       557  
    Tangible assets   $ 2,060,439     $ 2,054,793     $ 2,045,066     $ 2,027,314     $ 2,044,406  
                         
    Tangible equity:                    
    Shareholders’ equity   $ 332,198     $ 339,299     $ 345,597     $ 350,156     $ 355,640  
    Less: intangible assets     244       300       386       473       557  
    Tangible equity   $ 331,954     $ 338,999     $ 345,211     $ 349,683     $ 355,083  
                         
    Tangible equity to tangible assets     16.11 %     16.50 %     16.88 %     17.25 %     17.37 %
                         
    Tangible book value per share:                    
    Tangible equity   $ 331,954     $ 338,999     $ 345,211     $ 349,683     $ 355,083  
    Shares outstanding     22,522,626       22,990,908       23,505,357       23,958,888       24,509,950  
    Tangible book value per share   $ 14.74     $ 14.74     $ 14.69     $ 14.60     $ 14.49  

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: CALIFORNIA BANCORP REPORTS NET INCOME OF $16.8 MILLION FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND $5.4 MILLION FOR THE FULL YEAR OF 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    San Diego, Calif., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — California BanCorp (“us,” “we,” “our,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BCAL), the holding company for California Bank of Commerce, N.A. (the “Bank”) announces its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024.

    The Company reported net income of $16.8 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss of $16.5 million, or $0.59 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2024, and net income of $4.4 million, or $0.24 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2023. The Company reported net income of $5.4 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the full year of 2024, compared to net income of $25.9 million, or $1.39 per diluted share for the full year of 2023.

    “I’m pleased to report our strong fourth quarter earnings of $16.8 million, the result of a full quarter of combined operations after our July 31, 2024, merger close,” said David Rainer, Executive Chairman of the Company and Bank. “We continue to derisk our consolidated balance sheet and are making significant headway in reducing our exposure in the Sponsor Finance portfolio. Additionally, we are rapidly reducing our reliance on brokered deposits, which despite the reduction of the high-yielding Sponsor Finance product, has allowed us to maintain a consistent, strong net interest margin. We are focused on building tangible book value, which increased to $11.71 in the fourth quarter, up $0.43 from the prior quarter, and up $0.79 in the five months since the merger close. While we are pleased to report these strong financial results, we, along with all our fellow Southern California residents, have been through a very difficult period due to the recent wildfires and we are working with all our constituents to assist them in any way we can.”

    “On behalf of the Company and the Bank, I want to express our condolences to all our neighbors, clients and employees that have been affected by the recent Southern California wildfires,” said Steven Shelton, CEO of the Company and the Bank. “You are in our thoughts and prayers and will remain so as we work to rebuild and recover going forward. Except for the one-day closure of one branch as a precautionary measure for the safety of our employees, I’m pleased to report there were no other disruptions to our operations and all other offices remained open. We are fortunate to report that the fires are expected to have a minimal impact on our loan portfolio, and we continue to focus on providing outstanding service to our combined client base throughout California, and on building shareholder value.”

    Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights

    • Net income of $16.8 million or $0.51 diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter; adjusted net income (non-GAAP1) was $17.2 million or $0.53 per share for the fourth quarter.
    • Net interest margin of 4.61%, compared with 4.43% in the prior quarter; average total loan yield of 6.84% compared with 6.79% in the prior quarter.
    • Reversal of provision for credit losses of $3.8 million for the fourth quarter, compared with a provision for credit losses of $23.0 million for the prior quarter, of which $21.3 million was due to the day one provision for credit losses on non-purchased credit deteriorated (“non-PCD”) loans and unfunded loan commitments related to the merger with California BanCorp (the “Merger”).
    • Return on average assets of 1.60%, compared with (1.82)% in the prior quarter.
    • Return on average common equity of 13.21%, compared with (15.28)% in the prior quarter.
    • Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP1) of 57.4% compared with 98.9% in the prior quarter; excluding Merger related expenses the efficiency ratio was 55.9%, compared with 60.5% in the prior quarter.
    • Tangible book value per common share (“TBV”) (non-GAAP1) of $11.71 at December 31, 2024, up $0.43 from $11.28 at September 30, 2024.
    • Total assets of $4.03 billion at December 31, 2024, compared with $4.36 billion at September 30, 2024.
    • Total loans, including loans held for sale of $3.16 billion at December 31, 2024, compared with $3.23 billion at September 30, 2024.
    • Nonperforming assets to total assets ratio of 0.76% at December 31, 2024, compared with 0.68% at September 30, 2024.
    • Allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) was 1.71% of total loans held for investment at December 31, 2024; allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) was 1.61% of total loans held for investment at December 31, 2024.
    • Total deposits of $3.40 billion at December 31, 2024, decreased $342.2 million or 9.1% compared with $3.74 billion at September 30, 2024.
    • Noninterest-bearing demand deposits of $1.26 billion at December 31, 2024, a decrease of $111.3 million or 8.1% from September 30, 2024; noninterest bearing deposits represented 37.0% of total deposits, compared with $1.37 billion, or 36.6% of total deposits at September 30, 2024.
    • Total brokered deposits of $121.1 million, a decrease of $101.5 million from September 30, 2024.
    • Cost of deposits was 1.87%, compared with 2.09% in the prior quarter.
    • Cost of funds was 1.99%, compared with 2.19% in the prior quarter.
    • The Company’s preliminary capital exceeds minimums required to be “well-capitalized,” the highest regulatory capital category.

    Full Year 2024 Highlights

    • Merger closed on July 31, 2024, whereby predecessor California BanCorp (“CALB”) merged with and into the Company and California Bank of Commerce merged with and into the Bank. CALB had total loans of $1.43 billion, total assets of $1.91 billion, and total deposits of $1.64 billion. The Merger created a bank holding company with approximately $4.25 billion in assets and 14 branches across California, with approximately 300 employees serving our communities. Total aggregate consideration paid for the Merger was approximately $216.6 million and resulted in approximately $74.7 million of preliminary goodwill, subject to adjustment in accordance with ASC 805.
    • Net income of $5.4 million, down $20.5 million, or 79.0% from the prior year largely due to the after-tax one-time day one provision for credit losses related to non-PCD loans and unfunded loan commitments of $15.0 million and merger related expenses of $12.0 million; adjusted net income (non-GAAP1) was $32.4 million or $1.32 per share for the year.
    • Diluted earnings per share of $0.22, down $1.17, or 84.2% from the prior year.
    • Total loan interest income increased to $160.0 million, up $46.0 million or 40.4% from the prior year largely due to the Merger.
    • Net interest margin of 4.28% for 2024, compared with 4.33% in the prior year; average loan yield was 6.55%, up from 5.94% in the prior year.
    • Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP1) of 76.6%, compared to 61.3% in the prior year; excluding merger related expenses the efficiency ratio was 63.8%, compared with 61.3% in the prior year.
    • Provision for credit losses of $21.7 million, of which $21.3 million was due to the day one provision for credit losses on non-PCD loans and unfunded loan commitments in connection with the Merger, compared to $915 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023.
    • Total assets of $4.03 billion, up $1.7 billion or 70.8% from December 31, 2023, largely due to the Merger.
    • Total loans, including loans held for sale, increased to $3.16 billion, up $1.2 billion from December 31, 2023, largely due to the Merger, with the fair value of the acquired loans totaling $1.36 billion.
    • Total deposits of $3.40 billion, up $1.46 billion from December 31, 2023, largely due to the $1.64 billion of deposits acquired in the Merger.
    • Noninterest-bearing demand deposits were $1.26 billion, representing 37.0% of total deposits, compared to $675.1 million, or 34.7% of total deposits at December 31, 2023.
    • Cost of deposits was 2.01%, up from 1.37% in the prior year.
    • Tangible book value per common share (“TBV”) (non-GAAP1) of $11.71 at December 31, 2024, down $1.85 from December 31, 2023.

    Fourth Quarter Operating Results

    Net Income

    Net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $16.8 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $16.5 million, or a loss of $0.59 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2024. Our third quarter results were negatively impacted by a day one $15.0 million after-tax current expected credit losses (“CECL”)-related provision for credit losses on non-PCD loans and unfunded loan commitments related to the merger, or $0.54 loss per diluted share, and $10.6 million of after-tax merger expenses, or $0.38 loss per diluted share. Pre-tax, pre-provision income (non-GAAP1) for the fourth quarter was $19.4 million, an increase of $19.0 million from the prior quarter. Excluding the merger and related expenses, the adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision income (non-GAAP1) for the fourth quarter was $20.1 million, an increase of $5.0 million from the prior quarter. The net income and diluted earnings per share increases for all of the periods presented were largely driven by the Merger and the operating results since the closing date of the Merger.

    Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

    Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $44.5 million, compared with $36.9 million in the prior quarter. The increase in net interest income was primarily due to an $8.4 million increase in total interest and dividend income, partially offset by an $832 thousand increase in total interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2024, as compared to the prior quarter. During the fourth quarter of 2024, loan interest income increased $7.3 million, of which $6.1 million was related to accretion income from the net purchase accounting discounts on acquired loans, total debt securities income increased $10 thousand, and interest and dividend income from other financial institutions increased $1.2 million. The increase in interest income was mainly due to reporting a full quarter of combined operations for the fourth quarter of 2024 and primarily driven by the mix of interest-earning assets added by the Merger and the impact of the accretion and amortization of fair value interest rate marks. Average total interest-earning assets increased $526.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, the result of a $401.3 million increase in average total loans, a $260.4 million increase in average deposits in other financial institutions and a $5.8 million increase in average restricted stock investments and other bank stock, partially offset by a $1.3 million decrease in average total debt securities and a $139.8 million decrease in average Fed funds sold/resale agreements. The increase in interest expense for the fourth quarter of 2024 was primarily due to a $466 thousand increase in interest expense on interest-bearing deposits, the result of a $217.9 million increase in average interest-bearing deposits, coupled with a $17.2 million increase in average subordinated debt, partially offset by a 22 basis point decrease in average interest-bearing deposit costs, and a $9 thousand decrease in interest expense on Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) borrowings, the result of a $611 thousand decrease in average FHLB borrowings in the fourth quarter of 2024.

    Net interest margin for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 4.61%, compared with 4.43% in the prior quarter. The increase was primarily related to a 20 basis point decrease in the cost of funds, partially offset by a one basis point decrease in the total interest-earning assets yield. The yield on total average interest-earning assets in the fourth quarter of 2024 was 6.48%, compared with 6.49% in the prior quarter. The yield on average total loans in the fourth quarter of 2024 was 6.84%, an increase of five basis points from 6.79% in the prior quarter. Accretion income from the net purchase accounting discounts on acquired loans was $6.1 million, increasing the yield on average total loans by 76 basis points; the net amortization expense from the purchase accounting discounts on acquired subordinated debt and acquired time deposits premium increased the interest expense by $467 thousand, the combination of which increased the net interest margin by 58 basis points in the fourth quarter of 2024.

    Cost of funds for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 1.99%, a decrease of 20 basis points from 2.19% in the prior quarter. The decrease was primarily driven by a 22 basis point decrease in the cost of average interest-bearing deposits, and an increase in average noninterest-bearing deposits, partially offset by an increase of 26 basis points in the cost of total borrowings, which was driven primarily by the amortization expense of $559 thousand from the purchase accounting discounts on acquired subordinated debt which increased the cost on total borrowing by 320 basis points. Average noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased $251.7 million to $1.28 billion and represented 36.3% of total average deposits for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with $1.03 billion and 33.6%, respectively, in the prior quarter; average interest-bearing deposits increased $217.9 million to $2.26 billion during the fourth quarter of 2024. The total cost of deposits in the fourth quarter of 2024 was 1.87%, a decrease of 22 basis points from 2.09% in the prior quarter. The cost of total interest-bearing deposits decreased primarily due to the Company’s deposit repricing strategy and the ongoing pay off of high cost brokered deposits and California State certificates of deposit in the fourth quarter of 2024.

    Average total borrowings increased $16.6 million to $69.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to an increase of $17.2 million in average subordinated debt acquired in the Merger, partially offset by a decrease of $611 thousand in average FHLB borrowings during the fourth quarter of 2024. The average cost of total borrowings was 7.97% for the fourth quarter of 2024, up from 7.71% in the prior quarter.

    (Reversal of) Provision for Credit Losses

    The Company recorded a reversal of provision for credit losses of $3.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a provision for credit losses of $23.0 million in the prior quarter. The decrease was largely related to the third quarter provision for credit losses including the effects of the Merger, and the resulting one-time initial provision for credit losses on acquired non-PCD loans of $18.5 million and unfunded loan commitments of $2.7 million. Total net charge-offs were $154.0 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2024, which included $103 thousand from an acquired consumer solar loan portfolio and $51 thousand from a commercial real-estate loan. The provision for credit losses in the fourth quarter of 2024 included a $1.0 million reversal of provision for unfunded loan commitments related to the decrease in unfunded loan commitments during the fourth quarter of 2024, coupled with lower loss rates, offset by higher average funding rates used to estimate the allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments. Total unfunded loan commitments decreased $108.6 million to $925.3 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $1.03 billion in unfunded loan commitments at September 30, 2024.

    The reversal of provision for credit losses for loans held for investment in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $2.9 million, a decrease of $22.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 from a provision for credit losses of $19.7 million in the prior quarter. The decrease was driven primarily by the third quarter amount including the one-time initial provision for credit losses on acquired non-PCD loans and decreases in legacy special mention loans and loans held for investment. Additionally, qualitative factors, coupled with changes in the portfolio mix and in the reasonable and supportable forecast, primarily related to the economic outlook for California, which were partially offset by an increase in legacy substandard accruing loans, were factors related to the decrease in the provision for credit losses. The Company’s management continues to monitor macroeconomic variables related to increasing interest rates, inflation and the concerns of an economic downturn, and believes it has appropriately provisioned for the current environment.

    Noninterest Income

    The Company recorded noninterest income of $1.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of $170 thousand compared to $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2024. The Company reported a loss on sale of loans of $1.1 million, related to the sale of certain Sponsor Finance loans, in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a gain on sale of loans of $8 thousand in the prior quarter. There was no gain on SBA 7A loan sales in the third and fourth quarters of 2024. Bank owned life insurance income of $823 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2024 increased $425 thousand from the prior quarter. Service charges and fees on deposit accounts of $911 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased $225 thousand from the prior quarter, related to the one-time waiver of analysis charges for certain deposit accounts in light of the core system conversion. Other charges and fees income increased to $208 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a loss of $450 thousand in the prior quarter, primarily related to a $614 thousand valuation allowance on other real estate owned (“OREO”) due to a decline in the fair value of the underlying property in the third quarter of 2024. No comparable valuation allowance on OREO was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024.

    Noninterest Expense

    Total noninterest expense for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $26.1 million, a decrease of $11.6 million from total noninterest expense of $37.7 million in the prior quarter, which was largely due to the decrease in merger related expenses.

    Salaries and employee benefits increased $689 thousand during the quarter to $16.1 million. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was primarily related to the growth in headcount due to the Merger, partially offset by the third quarter amount including the one-time costs associated with non-continuing directors, executives and employees of $1.4 million. Merger and related expenses in connection with the Merger decreased $14.0 million during the quarter to $643 thousand. Data processing and communications of $2.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 increased by $424 thousand, due primarily to increases in transaction volume from both organic growth and the Merger. Intangible assets amortization of $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 increased by $373 thousand, due primarily to a full quarter of amortization of the core deposit intangible asset acquired in the Merger, compared with only two months of amortization of the asset in the prior quarter. Other expenses of $2.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 increased by $443 thousand, due primarily to higher loan related expenses, customer service related expenses, travel expenses and insurance expenses.

    Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP1) for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 57.4%, compared to 98.9% in the prior quarter. Excluding the merger and related expenses of $643 thousand and $14.6 million, the efficiency ratio (non-GAAP1) for the fourth and third quarters of 2024 would have been 55.9% and 60.5%, respectively.

    Income Tax

    In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company’s income tax expense was $6.5 million, compared with a $6.1 million income tax benefit in the third quarter of 2024. The effective rate was 27.9% for the fourth quarter of 2024 and 26.9% for the third quarter of 2024. The increase in the effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2024 was primarily attributable to the impact of the non-tax deductible portion of the merger expenses and the vesting and exercise of equity awards combined with changes in the Company’s stock price over time, partially offset by the impact of the tax on the excess executive compensation.

    Balance Sheet

    Assets

    Total assets at December 31, 2024 were $4.03 billion, a decrease of $331.1 million or 7.6% from September 30, 2024. The decrease in total assets from the prior quarter was primarily related to a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $226.3 million and a decrease in loans, including loans held for sale, of $77.1 million as compared to the prior quarter. These decreases primarily relate to the decreases in wholesale funding sources and the Sponsor Finance portfolio from loan sales and payoffs.

    Loans

    Total loans held for investment were $3.14 billion at December 31, 2024, a decrease of $60.5 million, compared to September 30, 2024, primarily the result of Sponsor Finance loans sales and loan payoffs in the amount of $90.8 million. During the fourth quarter of 2024, there were new originations of $128.5 million and net advances of $25.6 million, offset by loan sales and payoffs of $214.5 million, and the partial charge-off of loans in the amount of $154 thousand. Total loans secured by real estate decreased by $5.1 million, construction and land development loans decreased by $20.6 million, commercial real estate and other loans increased by $11.8 million, 1-4 family residential loans increased by $11.9 million and multifamily loans decreased by $8.1 million. Commercial and industrial loans decreased by $54.5 million, and consumer loans decreased by $1.0 million. The Company had $17.2 million in loans held for sale at December 31, 2024, compared to $33.7 million at September 30, 2024.

    Deposits

    Total deposits at December 31, 2024 were $3.40 billion, a decrease of $342.2 million from September 30, 2024. The decrease primarily consisted of $111.3 million noninterest-bearing demand deposits, $73.9 million interest-bearing non-maturity deposits, and $157.0 million time deposits. Noninterest-bearing demand deposits at December 31, 2024, were $1.26 billion, or 37.0% of total deposits, compared with $1.37 billion, or 36.6% of total deposits at September 30, 2024. At December 31, 2024, total interest-bearing deposits were $2.14 billion, compared to $2.37 billion at September 30, 2024. At December 31, 2024, total brokered time deposits were $121.1 million, compared to $222.6 million at September 30, 2024. The Company offers the Insured Cash Sweep (ICS) product, Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS), and Reich & Tang Deposit Solutions (R&T) network, all of which provide reciprocal deposit placement services to fully qualified large customer deposits for FDIC insurance among other participating banks. At December 31, 2024, total reciprocal deposits were $754.4 million, or 22.2% of total deposits at December 31, 2024, compared to $839.7 million , or 22.4% of total deposits at September 30, 2024.

    Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and Liquidity

    At December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, the Company had no overnight FHLB borrowings. There were no outstanding Federal Reserve Discount Window borrowings at December 31, 2024 or September 30, 2024.

    At December 31, 2024, the Company had available borrowing capacity from an FHLB secured line of credit of approximately $753.9 million and available borrowing capacity from the Federal Reserve Discount Window of approximately $318.5 million. The Company also had available borrowing capacity from four unsecured credit lines from correspondent banks of approximately $90.5 million at December 31, 2024, with no outstanding borrowings. Total available borrowing capacity was $1.16 billion at December 31, 2024. Additionally, the Company had unpledged liquid securities at fair value of approximately $129.4 million and cash and cash equivalents of $388.2 million at December 31, 2024.

    Asset Quality

    Total non-performing assets increased slightly to $30.6 million, or 0.76% of total assets at December 31, 2024, compared with $29.8 million, or 0.68% of total assets at September 30, 2024.

    There were no loans downgraded to nonaccrual during the fourth quarter of 2024. Non-performing assets in the fourth quarter of 2024 included OREO, net of valuation allowance, of $4.1 million related to a multifamily building, the same balance as the prior quarter.

    Total non-performing loans increased slightly to $26.5 million, or 0.85% of total loans held for investment at December 31, 2024, compared with $25.7 million, or 0.80% of total loans held for investment at September 30, 2024.

    Special mention loans decreased by $24.1 million during the fourth quarter of 2024 to $69.3 million, including $25.5 million of non-PCD loans and $10.1 million of purchase credit deteriorated (“PCD”) loans, at December 31, 2024. The decrease in the special mention loans was due mostly to a $9.0 million payoff, $24.5 million in downgrades to substandard accruing loans and $8.4 million in upgrades to Pass loans, partially offset by $18.1 million in downgrades from Pass loans. Substandard loans increased by $13.6 million during the fourth quarter of 2024 to $117.9 million, including $11.0 million of non-PCD loans, $55.9 million PCD loans and $14.1 million nonaccrual PCD loans, at December 31, 2024. The increase in the substandard loans was due primarily to $29.8 million in downgrades and $2.9 million in net advances, partially offset by a $17.3 million in payoffs, $1.7 million in upgrades to Pass and $103 thousand in charge-offs.

    The Company had $150 thousand in consumer solar loans that were over 90 days past due and still accruing interest at December 31, 2024, compared to $37 thousand in such delinquencies at September 30, 2024.

    There were $12.2 million in loan delinquencies (30-89 days past due, excluding nonaccrual loans) at December 31, 2024, compared to $19.1 million in such loan delinquencies at September 30, 2024.

    The allowance for credit losses, which is comprised of the allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) and reserve for unfunded loan commitments, totaled $53.6 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $57.6 million at September 30, 2024. The $4.0 million decrease in the allowance for credit losses included a $2.9 million and $968 thousand reversal of provision for credit losses for the loan portfolio and reserve for unfunded loan commitments, respectively, partially offset by total net charge-offs of $145 thousand for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

    The ALL was $50.5 million, or 1.61% of total loans held for investment at December 31, 2024, compared with $53.6 million, or 1.67% at September 30, 2024.

    Capital

    Tangible book value (non-GAAP1) per common share at December 31, 2024, was $11.71, compared with $11.28 at September 30, 2024. In the fourth quarter of 2024, tangible book value was primarily impacted by net income of $16.8 million for the fourth quarter, stock-based compensation expense, and an increase in net of tax unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities. Other comprehensive losses related to unrealized losses, net of taxes, on available-for-sale debt securities increased by $3.8 million to $6.6 million at December 31, 2024, from $2.9 million at September 30, 2024. The increase in the unrealized losses, net of taxes, on available-for-sale debt securities was attributable to non-credit related factors , including an increase in bond prices at the long end of the yield curve, even as the Federal Reserve decreased the Fed funds rate by 25 basis points in December 2024. Tangible common equity (non-GAAP1) as a percentage of total tangible assets (non-GAAP1) at December 31, 2024, increased to 9.69% from 8.58% in the prior quarter, and unrealized losses, net of taxes, on available-for-sale debt securities as a percentage of tangible common equity (non-GAAP1) at December 31, 2024 increased to 1.8% from 0.8% in the prior quarter.

    The Company’s preliminary capital exceeds minimums required to be “well-capitalized” at December 31, 2024.

    ABOUT CALIFORNIA BANCORP

    California BanCorp (NASDAQ: BCAL) is a registered bank holding company headquartered in San Diego, California. California Bank of Commerce, N.A., a national banking association chartered under the laws of the United States (the “Bank”) and regulated by the Office of Comptroller of the Currency, is a wholly owned subsidiary of California BanCorp. Established in 2001 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the Bank offers a range of financial products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses through its 14 branch offices and four loan production offices serving Northern and Southern California. The Bank’s solutions-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients. Additional information is available at www.bankcbc.com.

    CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    In addition to historical information, this release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and other matters that are not historical facts. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding expectations, plans or objectives for future operations, products or services, loan recoveries, projections, expectations regarding the adequacy of reserves for credit losses and statements about the benefits of the Merger, as well as forecasts relating to financial and operating results or other measures of economic performance. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current view about future events and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from those expressed in the forward-looking statement or historical results. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and often include the words or phrases such as “aim,” “can,” “may,” “could,” “predict,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “hope,” “intend,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “will likely result,” “continue,” “seek,” “shall,” “possible,” “projection,” “optimistic,” and “outlook,” and variations of these words and similar expressions.

    Factors that could cause or contribute to results differing from those in or implied in the forward-looking statements include but are not limited to risk related to the Merger, including the risks that costs may be greater than anticipated, cost savings may be less than anticipated, and difficulties in retaining senior management, employees or customers, the impact of bank failures or other adverse developments at other banks on general investor sentiment regarding the stability and liquidity of banks, changes in real estate markets and valuations; the impact on financial markets from geopolitical conflicts; inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations and general economic conditions, either nationally or locally in the areas in which the Company conducts business; increases in competitive pressures among financial institutions and businesses offering similar products and services; general credit risks related to lending, including changes in the value of real estate or other collateral, the financial condition of borrowers, the effectiveness of our underwriting practices and the risk of fraud; higher than anticipated defaults in the Company’s loan portfolio; changes in management’s estimate of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses or the factors the Company uses to determine the allowance for credit losses; changes in demand for loans and other products and services offered by the Company; the
    costs and outcomes of litigation; legislative or regulatory changes or changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines and other risk factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other documents the Company may file with the SEC from time to time.

    Additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties to which our business and future financial performance are subject is contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and other documents the Company files with the SEC from time to time.

    Any forward-looking statement made in this release is based only on information currently available to management and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to conform such forward-looking statements to actual results or to changes in its opinions or expectations, except as required by law.

    California BanCorp and Subsidiary
    Financial Highlights (Unaudited)

        At or for the
    Three Months Ended    		     At or for the
    Year Ended    		  
        December 31,
    2024    		     September 30,
    2024    		     December 31,
    2023    		     December 31,
    2024    		     December 31,
    2023    		  
        ($ in thousands except share and per share data)  
    EARNINGS      
    Net interest income   $ 44,541     $ 36,942     $ 22,559     $ 122,984     $ 94,138  
    (Reversal of) provision for credit losses   $ (3,835 )   $ 22,963     $ 824     $ 21,690     $ 915  
    Noninterest income (expense)   $ 1,004     $ 1,174     $ (102 )   $ 4,760     $ 3,379  
    Noninterest expense   $ 26,125     $ 37,680     $ 15,339     $ 97,791     $ 59,746  
    Income tax expense (benefit)   $ 6,483     $ (6,063 )   $ 1,882     $ 2,830     $ 10,946  
    Net income (loss)   $ 16,772     $ (16,464 )   $ 4,412     $ 5,433     $ 25,910  
    Pre-tax pre-provision income (1)   $ 19,420     $ 436     $ 7,118     $ 29,953     $ 37,771  
    Adjusted pre-tax pre-provision income (1)   $ 20,063     $ 15,041     $ 7,118     $ 46,241     $ 37,771  
    Diluted earnings (loss) per share   $ 0.51     $ (0.59 )   $ 0.24     $ 0.22     $ 1.39  
    Shares outstanding at period end     32,265,935       32,142,427       18,369,115       32,265,935       18,369,115  
                                             
    PERFORMANCE RATIOS                                        
    Return on average assets     1.60 %     (1.82 )%     0.75 %     0.18 %     1.12 %
    Adjusted return on average assets (1)     1.64 %     1.01 %     0.75 %     1.05 %     1.12 %
    Return on average common equity     13.21 %     (15.28 )%     6.21 %     1.43 %     9.48 %
    Adjusted return on average common equity (1)     13.57 %     8.44 %     6.21 %     8.53 %     9.48 %
    Yield on total loans     6.84 %     6.79 %     6.08 %     6.55 %     5.94 %
    Yield on interest earning assets     6.48 %     6.49 %     5.85 %     6.26 %     5.69 %
    Cost of deposits     1.87 %     2.09 %     1.81 %     2.01 %     1.37 %
    Cost of funds     1.99 %     2.19 %     1.95 %     2.12 %     1.46 %
    Net interest margin     4.61 %     4.43 %     4.05 %     4.28 %     4.33 %
    Efficiency ratio (1)     57.36 %     98.86 %     68.30 %     76.55 %     61.27 %
    Adjusted efficiency ratio (1)     55.95 %     60.54 %     68.30 %     63.80 %     61.27 %
        As of  
        December 31,
    2024    		     September 30,
    2024    		     December 31,
    2023    		  
        ($ in thousands except share and per share data)  
    CAPITAL      
    Tangible equity to tangible assets (1)     9.69 %     8.58 %     10.73 %
    Book value (BV) per common share   $ 15.86     $ 15.50     $ 15.69  
    Tangible BV per common share (1)   $ 11.71     $ 11.28     $ 13.56  
                             
    ASSET QUALITY                        
    Allowance for loan losses (ALL)   $ 50,540     $ 53,552     $ 22,569  
    Reserve for unfunded loan commitments   $ 3,103     $ 4,071     $ 933  
    Allowance for credit losses (ACL)   $ 53,643     $ 57,623     $ 23,502  
    Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans     1.90 x     2.08 x     1.74 x
    ALL to total loans held for investment     1.61 %     1.67 %     1.15 %
    ACL to total loans held for investment     1.71 %     1.80 %     1.20 %
    30-89 days past due, excluding nonaccrual loans   $ 12,232     $ 19,110     $ 19  
    Over 90 days past due, excluding nonaccrual loans   $ 150     $ 37     $ —  
    Special mention loans   $ 69,339     $ 93,448     $ 2,996  
    Special mention loans to total loans held for investment     2.21 %     2.92 %     0.15 %
    Substandard loans   $ 117,926     $ 104,298     $ 19,502  
    Substandard loans to total loans held for investment     3.76 %     3.26 %     1.00 %
    Nonperforming loans   $ 26,536     $ 25,698     $ 13,004  
    Nonperforming loans to total loans held for investment     0.85 %     0.80 %     0.66 %
    Other real estate owned, net   $ 4,083     $ 4,083     $ —  
    Nonperforming assets   $ 30,619     $ 29,781     $ 13,004  
    Nonperforming assets to total assets     0.76 %     0.68 %     0.55 %
                             
    END OF PERIOD BALANCES                        
    Total loans, including loans held for sale   $ 3,156,345     $ 3,233,418     $ 1,964,791  
    Total assets   $ 4,031,654     $ 4,362,767     $ 2,360,252  
    Deposits   $ 3,398,760     $ 3,740,915     $ 1,943,556  
    Loans to deposits     92.9 %     86.4 %     101.1 %
    Shareholders’ equity   $ 511,836     $ 498,064     $ 288,152  
    (1 ) Non-GAAP measure. See – GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation.

    California BanCorp and Subsidiary
    Financial Highlights (Unaudited)

        At or for the
    Three Months Ended    		     At or for the
    Year Ended    		  
    ALLOWANCE for CREDIT LOSSES   December 31,
    2024    		     September 30,
    2024    		     December 31,
    2023    		     December 31,
    2024    		     December 31,
    2023    		  
        ($ in thousands)  
    Allowance for loan losses                                        
    Balance at beginning of period   $ 53,552     $ 23,788     $ 22,705     $ 22,569     $ 17,099  
    Adoption of ASU 2016-13 (1)     —       —       —       —       5,027  
    Initial Allowance for PCD loans     —       11,216       —       11,216       —  
    (Reversal of) provision for credit losses (2)     (2,867 )     19,711       1,131       19,520       1,731  
    Charge-offs     (154 )     (1,163 )     (1,267 )     (2,774 )     (1,303 )
    Recoveries     9       —       —       9       15  
    Net charge-offs     (145 )     (1,163 )     (1,267 )     (2,765 )     (1,288 )
    Balance, end of period   $ 50,540     $ 53,552     $ 22,569     $ 50,540     $ 22,569  
    Reserve for unfunded loan commitments (3)                                        
    Balance, beginning of period   $ 4,071     $ 819     $ 1,240     $ 933     $ 1,310  
    Adoption of ASU 2016-13 (1)     —       —       —       —       439  
    (Reversal of) provision for credit losses (4)     (968 )     3,252       (307 )     2,170       (816 )
    Balance, end of period     3,103       4,071       933       3,103       933  
    Allowance for credit losses   $ 53,643     $ 57,623     $ 23,502     $ 53,643     $ 23,502  
                                             
    ALL to total loans held for investment     1.61 %     1.67 %     1.15 %     1.61 %     1.15 %
    ACL to total loans held for investment     1.71 %     1.80 %     1.20 %     1.71 %     1.20 %
    Net charge-offs to average total loans     (0.02 )%     (0.17 )%     (0.26 )%     (0.11 )%     (0.07 )%
    (1 ) Represents the impact of adopting ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses on January 1, 2023. As a result of adopting ASU 2016-13, our methodology to compute our allowance for credit losses is based on a current expected credit loss methodology, rather than the previously applied incurred loss methodology.
    (2 ) Includes $18.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and year ended December 31, 2024 related to the initial provision for credit losses for non-PCD loans acquired in the Merger.
    (3 ) Included in “Accrued interest and other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheet.
    (4 ) Includes $2.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and year ended December 31, 2024 related to the initial provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments acquired in the Merger.

    California BanCorp and Subsidiary
    Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

        December 31,
    2024    		     September 30,
    2024    		     December 31,
    2023    		  
        ($ in thousands)  
    ASSETS                  
    Cash and due from banks   $ 60,471     $ 115,165     $ 33,008  
    Federal funds sold & interest-bearing balances     327,691       499,258       53,785  
    Total cash and cash equivalents     388,162       614,423       86,793  
                             
    Debt securities available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $151,429, $163,384 and $136,366 at December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023)     142,001       159,330       130,035  
    Debt securities held-to-maturity, at cost (fair value of $47,823, $49,487 and $50,432 at December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023)     53,280       53,364       53,616  
    Loans held for sale     17,180       33,704       7,349  
    Loans held for investment:                        
    Construction & land development     227,325       247,934       243,521  
    1-4 family residential     164,401       152,540       143,903  
    Multifamily     243,993       252,134       221,247  
    Other commercial real estate     1,767,727       1,755,908       1,024,243  
    Commercial & industrial     710,970       765,472       320,142  
    Other consumer     24,749       25,726       4,386  
    Total loans held for investment     3,139,165       3,199,714       1,957,442  
    Allowance for credit losses – loans     (50,540 )     (53,552 )     (22,569 )
    Total loans held for investment, net     3,088,625       3,146,162       1,934,873  
                             
    Restricted stock at cost     30,829       27,394       16,055  
    Premises and equipment     13,595       13,996       13,270  
    Right of use asset     14,350       15,310       9,291  
    Other real estate owned, net     4,083       4,083       —  
    Goodwill     111,787       112,515       37,803  
    Intangible assets     22,271       23,031       1,195  
    Bank owned life insurance     66,636       66,180       38,918  
    Deferred taxes, net     43,127       45,644       11,137  
    Accrued interest and other assets     35,728       47,631       19,917  
    Total assets   $ 4,031,654     $ 4,362,767     $ 2,360,252  
                             
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                        
    Deposits:                        
    Noninterest-bearing demand   $ 1,257,007     $ 1,368,303     $ 675,098  
    Interest-bearing NOW accounts     673,589       781,125       381,943  
    Money market and savings accounts     1,182,927       1,149,268       636,685  
    Time deposits     285,237       442,219       249,830  
    Total deposits     3,398,760       3,740,915       1,943,556  
                             
    Borrowings     69,725       69,142       102,865  
    Operating lease liability     18,310       19,211       12,117  
    Accrued interest and other liabilities     33,023       35,435       13,562  
    Total liabilities     3,519,818       3,864,703       2,072,100  
                             
    Shareholders’ Equity:                        
    Common stock – 50,000,000 shares authorized, no par value; issued and outstanding 32,265,935, 32,142,427 and 18,369,115 at December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023)     442,469       441,684       222,036  
    Retained earnings     76,008       59,236       70,575  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss – net of taxes     (6,641 )     (2,856 )     (4,459 )
    Total shareholders’ equity     511,836       498,064       288,152  
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 4,031,654     $ 4,362,767     $ 2,360,252  

    California BanCorp and Subsidiary
    Income Statements – Quarterly and Year-to-Date (Unaudited)

        Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
        December 31,
    2024    		     September 30,
    2024    		     December 31,
    2023    		     December 31,
    2024    		     December 31,
    2023    		  
        ($ in thousands except share and per share data)  
    INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME                                        
    Interest and fees on loans   $ 54,791     $ 47,528     $ 29,968     $ 159,960     $ 113,951  
    Interest on debt securities     1,698       1,687       991       5,827       3,497  
    Interest on tax-exempted debt securities     305       306       353       1,223       1,655  
    Interest and dividends from other institutions     5,764       4,606       1,257       12,788       4,419  
    Total interest and dividend income     62,558       54,127       32,569       179,798       123,522  
                                             
    INTEREST EXPENSE                                        
    Interest on NOW, savings, and money market accounts     12,447       11,073       6,606       37,329       20,161  
    Interest on time deposits     4,179       5,087       2,331       15,432       6,704  
    Interest on borrowings     1,391       1,025       1,073       4,053       2,519  
    Total interest expense     18,017       17,185       10,010       56,814       29,384  
    Net interest income     44,541       36,942       22,559       122,984       94,138  
                                             
    (Reversal of) provisions for credit losses (1)     (3,835 )     22,963       824       21,690       915  
    Net interest income after (reversal of) provision for credit losses     48,376       13,979       21,735       101,294       93,223  
                                             
    NONINTEREST INCOME                                        
    Service charges and fees on deposit accounts     911       1,136       507       3,140       1,946  
    (Loss) gain on sale of loans     (1,095 )     8       —       (672 )     831  
    Bank owned life insurance income     823       398       253       1,748       946  
    Servicing and related income on loans     157       82       17       307       240  
    Loss on sale of debt securities     —       —       (1,008 )     —       (974 )
    Loss on sale of building and related fixed assets     —       —       —       (19 )     —  
    Other charges and fees     208       (450 )     129       256       390  
    Total noninterest income (expense)     1,004       1,174       (102 )     4,760       3,379  
                                             
    NONINTEREST EXPENSE                                        
    Salaries and employee benefits     16,074       15,385       9,598       49,845       39,249  
    Occupancy and equipment expenses     2,314       2,031       1,678       7,242       6,231  
    Data processing     1,960       1,536       1,158       5,832       4,534  
    Legal, audit and professional     817       669       1,161       2,559       3,211  
    Regulatory assessments     436       544       320       1,714       1,508  
    Director and shareholder expenses     458       520       207       1,410       849  
    Merger and related expenses     643       14,605       —       16,288       —  
    Intangible assets amortization     1,060       687       80       1,877       389  
    Other real estate owned expense     220       3       —       5,246       —  
    Other expense     2,143       1,700       1,137       5,778       3,775  
    Total noninterest expense     26,125       37,680       15,339       97,791       59,746  
    Income (loss) before income taxes     23,255       (22,527 )     6,294       8,263       36,856  
    Income tax expense (benefit)     6,483       (6,063 )     1,882       2,830       10,946  
    Net income (loss)   $ 16,772     $ (16,464 )   $ 4,412     $ 5,433     $ 25,910  
                                             
    Net income (loss) per share – basic   $ 0.52     $ (0.59 )   $ 0.24     $ 0.22     $ 1.42  
    Net income (loss) per share – diluted   $ 0.51     $ (0.59 )   $ 0.24     $ 0.22     $ 1.39  
    Weighted average common shares-diluted     32,698,714       27,705,844       18,727,519       24,623,397       18,656,742  
    Pre-tax, pre-provision income (2)   $ 19,420     $ 436     $ 7,118     $ 29,953     $ 37,771  
    (1 ) Included (reversal of) provision for unfunded loan commitments of $(1.0) million, $3.3 million and $(307) thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and $2.2 million and $(816) thousand for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively
    (2 ) Non-GAAP measure. See – GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation.

    California BanCorp and Subsidiary
    Average Balance Sheets and Yield Analysis
    (Unaudited)

        Three Months Ended  
        December 31, 2024     September 30, 2024     December 31, 2023  
        Average Balance     Income/
    Expense    		     Yield/
    Cost    		     Average Balance     Income/
    Expense    		     Yield/
    Cost    		     Average Balance     Income/
    Expense    		     Yield/
    Cost    		  
        ($ in thousands)  
    Assets                                                      
    Interest-earning assets:                                                                        
    Total loans   $ 3,184,918     $ 54,791       6.84   %   $ 2,783,581     $ 47,528       6.79 %   $ 1,954,396     $ 29,968       6.08 %
    Taxable debt securities     147,895       1,698       4.57   %     149,080       1,687       4.50 %     113,375       991       3.47 %
    Tax-exempt debt securities (1)     53,607       305       2.87   %     53,682       306       2.87 %     58,644       353       3.02 %
    Deposits in other financial institutions     422,032       5,123       4.83   %     161,616       2,215       5.45 %     56,313       759       5.35 %
    Fed funds sold/resale agreements     3,353       38       4.51   %     143,140       1,886       5.24 %     9,008       125       5.51 %
    Restricted stock investments and other bank stock     30,341       603       7.91   %     24,587       505       8.17 %     16,394       373       9.03 %
    Total interest-earning assets     3,842,146       62,558       6.48   %     3,315,686       54,127       6.49 %     2,208,130       32,569       5.85 %
    Total noninterest-earning assets     326,601                       277,471                       137,193                  
    Total assets   $ 4,168,747                     $ 3,593,157                     $ 2,345,323                  
                                                                             
    Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                                                                        
    Interest-bearing liabilities:                                                                        
    Interest-bearing NOW accounts   $ 704,017     $ 3,784       2.14   %   $ 617,373     $ 2,681       1.73 %   $ 362,579     $ 1,860       2.04 %
    Money market and savings accounts     1,192,692       8,663       2.89   %     999,322       8,392       3.34 %     669,391       4,746       2.81 %
    Time deposits     359,111       4,179       4.63   %     421,241       5,087       4.80 %     208,700       2,331       4.43 %
    Total interest-bearing deposits     2,255,820       16,626       2.93   %     2,037,936       16,160       3.15 %     1,240,670       8,937       2.86 %
    Borrowings:                                                                        
    FHLB advances     —       —       — %       611       9       5.86 %     56,380       802       5.64 %
    Subordinated debt     69,420       1,391       7.97   %     52,246       1,016       7.74 %     17,854       271       6.02 %
    Total borrowings     69,420       1,391       7.97   %     52,857       1,025       7.71 %     74,234       1,073       5.73 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     2,325,240       18,017       3.08   %     2,090,793       17,185       3.27 %     1,314,904       10,010       3.02 %
                                                                             
    Noninterest-bearing liabilities:                                                                        
    Noninterest-bearing deposits (2)     1,283,591                       1,031,844                       721,169                  
    Other liabilities     55,007                       41,962                       27,178                  
    Shareholders’ equity     504,909                       428,558                       282,072                  
    Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity   $ 4,168,747                     $ 3,593,157                     $ 2,345,323                  
                                                                             
    Net interest spread                     3.40   %                     3.22 %                     2.83 %
    Net interest income and margin           $ 44,541       4.61   %           $ 36,942       4.43 %           $ 22,559       4.05 %
    Cost of deposits   $ 3,539,411     $ 16,626       1.87   %   $ 3,069,780     $ 16,160       2.09 %   $ 1,961,839     $ 8,937       1.81 %
    Cost of funds   $ 3,608,831     $ 18,017       1.99   %   $ 3,122,637     $ 17,185       2.19 %   $ 2,036,073     $ 10,010       1.95 %
    (1 ) Tax-exempt debt securities yields are presented on a tax equivalent basis using a 21% tax rate.
    (2 ) Average noninterest-bearing deposits represent 36.27%, 33.61% and 36.76% of average total deposits for the three months ended December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

    California BanCorp and Subsidiary
    Average Balance Sheets and Yield Analysis
    (Unaudited)

        Year Ended  
        December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
        Average Balance     Income/
    Expense    		     Yield/
    Cost    		     Average Balance     Income/
    Expense    		     Yield/
    Cost    		  
        ($ in thousands)  
    Assets                                    
    Interest-earning assets:                                                
    Total loans   $ 2,443,127     $ 159,960       6.55 %   $ 1,918,443     $ 113,951       5.94 %
    Taxable debt securities     136,984       5,827       4.25 %     107,021       3,497       3.27 %
    Tax-exempt debt securities (1)     53,721       1,223       2.88 %     65,674       1,655       3.19 %
    Deposits in other financial institutions     171,939       8,692       5.06 %     46,826       2,434       5.20 %
    Fed funds sold/resale agreements     43,990       2,319       5.27 %     18,114       923       5.10 %
    Restricted stock investments and other bank stock     22,137       1,777       8.03 %     15,930       1,062       6.67 %
    Total interest-earning assets     2,871,898       179,798       6.26 %     2,172,008       123,522       5.69 %
    Total noninterest-earning assets     224,018                       134,225                  
    Total assets   $ 3,095,916                     $ 2,306,233                  
                                                     
    Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                                                
    Interest-bearing liabilities:                                                
    Interest-bearing NOW accounts   $ 511,425     $ 10,644       2.08 %   $ 308,537     $ 5,161       1.67 %
    Money market and savings accounts     911,684       26,685       2.93 %     673,176       15,000       2.23 %
    Time deposits     324,249       15,432       4.76 %     180,219       6,704       3.72 %
    Total interest-bearing deposits     1,747,358       52,761       3.02 %     1,161,932       26,865       2.31 %
    Borrowings:                                                
    FHLB advances     19,543       1,103       5.64 %     26,390       1,434       5.43 %
    Subordinated debt     39,479       2,950       7.47 %     17,818       1,085       6.09 %
    Total borrowings     59,022       4,053       6.87 %     44,208       2,519       5.70 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     1,806,380       56,814       3.15 %     1,206,140       29,384       2.44 %
                                                     
    Noninterest-bearing liabilities:                                                
    Noninterest-bearing deposits (2)     873,043                       801,882                  
    Other liabilities     36,677                       24,865                  
    Shareholders’ equity     379,816                       273,346                  
    Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity   $ 3,095,916                     $ 2,306,233                  
                                                     
    Net interest spread                     3.11 %                     3.25 %
    Net interest income and margin           $ 122,984       4.28 %           $ 94,138       4.33 %
    Cost of deposits   $ 2,620,401     $ 52,761       2.01 %   $ 1,963,814     $ 26,865       1.37 %
    Cost of funds   $ 2,679,423     $ 56,814       2.12 %   $ 2,008,022     $ 29,384       1.46 %
    (1 ) Tax-exempt debt securities yields are presented on a tax equivalent basis using a 21% tax rate.
    (2 ) Average noninterest-bearing deposits represent 33.32%, and 40.83% of average total deposits for the year ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

    California BanCorp and Subsidiary
    GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
    (Unaudited)

    The following tables present a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP measures for: (1) adjusted net income (loss), (2) efficiency ratio, (3) adjusted efficiency ratio, (4) pre-tax pre-provision income, (5) adjusted pre-tax pre-provision income, (6) average tangible common equity, (7) adjusted return on average assets, (8) adjusted return on average equity, (9) return on average tangible common equity, (10) adjusted return on average tangible common equity, (11) tangible common equity, (12) tangible assets, (13) tangible common equity to tangible asset ratio, and (14) tangible book value per share. We believe the presentation of certain non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to assess our consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations and to assist investors in evaluating our financial results relative to our peers. These non-GAAP financial measures complement our GAAP reporting and are presented below to provide investors and others with information that we use to manage the business each period. Because not all companies use identical calculations, the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should be taken together with the corresponding GAAP measures and should not be considered a substitute of the GAAP measures.

        Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
        December 31,
    2024    		     September 30,
    2024    		     December 31,
    2023    		     December 31,
    2024    		     December 31,
    2023    		  
        ($ in thousands)  
    Adjusted net income                                        
    Net income (loss)   $ 16,772     $ (16,464 )   $ 4,412     $ 5,433     $ 25,910  
    Add: After-tax Day1 provision for non PCD loans and unfunded loan commitments (1)     —       14,978       —       14,978       —  
    Add: After-tax merger and related expenses (1)     453       10,576       —       11,988       —  
    Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)   $ 17,225     $ 9,090     $ 4,412     $ 32,399     $ 25,910  
                                             
    Efficiency Ratio                                        
    Noninterest expense   $ 26,125     $ 37,680     $ 15,339     $ 97,791     $ 59,746  
    Deduct: Merger and related expenses     643       14,605       —       16,288       —  
    Adjusted noninterest expense     25,482       23,075       15,339       81,503       59,746  
                                             
    Net interest income     44,541       36,942       22,559       122,984       94,138  
    Noninterest income (expense)     1,004       1,174       (102 )     4,760       3,379  
    Total net interest income and noninterest income   $ 45,545     $ 38,116     $ 22,457     $ 127,744     $ 97,517  
    Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)     57.4 %     98.9 %     68.3 %     76.6 %     61.3 %
    Adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)     55.9 %     60.5 %     68.3 %     63.8 %     61.3 %
                                             
    Pre-tax pre-provision income                                        
    Net interest income   $ 44,541     $ 36,942     $ 22,559     $ 122,984     $ 94,138  
    Noninterest income (expense)     1,004       1,174       (102 )     4,760       3,379  
    Total net interest income and noninterest income     45,545       38,116       22,457       127,744       97,517  
    Less: Noninterest expense     26,125       37,680       15,339       97,791       59,746  
    Pre-tax pre-provision income (non-GAAP)     19,420       436       7,118       29,953       37,771  
    Add: Merger and related expenses     643       14,605       —       16,288       —  
    Adjusted pre-tax pre-provision income (non-GAAP)   $ 20,063     $ 15,041     $ 7,118     $ 46,241     $ 37,771  
    (1 ) After-tax Day 1 provision for non-PCD loans and unfunded commitments and merger and related expenses are presented using a 29.56% tax rate.
        Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
        December 31,
    2024    		     September 30,
    2024    		     December 31,
    2023    		     December 31,
    2024    		     December 31,
    2023    		  
        ($ in thousands)  
    Return on Average Assets, Equity, and Tangible Equity                              
    Net income (loss)   $ 16,772     $ (16,464 )   $ 4,412     $ 5,433     $ 25,910  
    Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)   $ 17,225     $ 9,090     $ 4,412     $ 32,399     $ 25,910  
                                             
    Average assets   $ 4,168,747     $ 3,593,157     $ 2,345,323     $ 3,095,916     $ 2,306,233  
    Average shareholders’ equity     504,909       428,558       282,072       379,816       273,346  
    Less: Average intangible assets     135,073       104,409       39,035       79,366       39,195  
    Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)   $ 369,836     $ 324,149     $ 243,037     $ 300,450     $ 234,151  
                                             
    Return on average assets     1.60 %     (1.82 %)     0.75 %     0.18 %     1.12 %
    Adjusted return on average assets (non-GAAP)     1.64 %     1.01 %     0.75 %     1.05 %     1.12 %
    Return on average equity     13.21 %     (15.28 %)     6.21 %     1.43 %     9.48 %
    Adjusted return on average equity (non-GAAP)     13.57 %     8.44 %     6.21 %     8.53 %     9.48 %
    Return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)     18.04 %     (20.21 %)     7.20 %     1.81 %     11.07 %
    Adjusted return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)     18.53 %     11.16 %     7.20 %     10.78 %     11.07 %
        December 31,
    2024    		     December 31,
    2023    		  
        ($ in thousands except share and per share data)  
    Tangible Common Equity Ratio/Tangible Book Value Per Share                
    Shareholders’ equity   $ 511,836     $ 288,152  
    Less: Intangible assets     134,058       38,998  
    Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)   $ 377,778     $ 249,154  
                     
    Total assets   $ 4,031,654     $ 2,360,252  
    Less: Intangible assets     134,058       38,998  
    Tangible assets (non-GAAP)   $ 3,897,596     $ 2,321,254  
                     
    Equity to asset ratio     12.70 %     12.21 %
    Tangible common equity to tangible asset ratio (non-GAAP)     9.69 %     10.73 %
    Book value per share   $ 15.86     $ 15.69  
    Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)   $ 11.71     $ 13.56  
    Shares outstanding     32,265,935       18,369,115  

    INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
    Kevin Mc Cabe
    California Bank of Commerce, N.A.
    kmccabe@bankcbc.com
    818.637.7065

    1 Reconciliations of non–U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) measures are set forth at the end of this press release.

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  • MIL-OSI: First Northwest Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PORT ANGELES, Wash., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Northwest Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWB) (“First Northwest” or the “Company”) today reported a net loss of $2.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss of $2.0 million for the third quarter of 2024 and a net loss of $5.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. Basic and diluted loss per share were $0.32 for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to basic and diluted loss per share of $0.23 for the third quarter of 2024 and basic and diluted loss per share of $0.62 for the fourth quarter of 2023.

    In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company recorded adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue (“PPNR”)(1) of $1.2 million, compared to a $49,000 adjusted PPNR loss for the preceding quarter and adjusted PPNR of $327,000 for the fourth quarter of 2023.

    The Board of Directors of First Northwest declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per common share, payable on February 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 14, 2025.

    Quote from First Northwest President and CEO, Matthew P. Deines:
    “Although financial results in 2024 were adversely impacted by elevated credit costs, we are optimistic for continued improvement in asset quality in early 2025. During the fourth quarter, our pre-provision net revenue (1) grew to $1.2 million with modest margin improvement as we successfully reduced FHLB borrowings. As we look ahead to 2025, we are laser focused on growing core commercial and retail customer relationships while resolving problem assets, improving profitability and maintaining our strong capital position. Highlights for 2024 include the termination of our compliance Consent Order with the FDIC, reduction of core operating expenses and improvement in our liquidity position with the loan to deposit ratio below 100% at year-end. I’d like to thank all our employees for their efforts and contributions in 2024, and for making a positive impact in the communities we serve.”

    Key Points for Fourth Quarter and Going Forward

    Provision for credit losses:

    • The Company recorded a $3.8 million provision for credit losses on loans in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to charge-offs of six commercial business loans. This compares to loan credit loss provisions of $3.1 million for the preceding quarter and $1.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. 
    • We believe the reserve on individually analyzed loans does not represent a universal decline in the collectability of all loans in the portfolio. We continue to work on resolution plans for all troubled borrowers. The provision for credit losses on loans had a significant negative impact on net income for the fourth quarter of 2024.

    First Fed Bank’s (“First Fed” or the “Bank”) balance sheet restructure continues to have a positive impact:

    • The fair value hedge on loans, tied to the compounded overnight index swap using the secured overnight financing rate index, which was established in the first quarter of 2024, added $1.1 million to interest income for the year. The hedge successfully reduced the Bank’s liability sensitivity, and lowered the overall interest rate risk profile. The hedge also enhanced earnings due to a favorable contract position during the 2024 interest rate environment. The Bank expects to maintain a positive carry on its derivative for up to an additional 25-basis points of rate cuts. 
    • During 2024, bank-owned life insurance policies (“BOLI”) were reinvested into higher yielding products. In the fourth quarter of 2024, a $8.5 million policy was surrendered and reinvested into a policy earning 6.01% and a $922,000 policy earning 1.64% was exchanged and reinvested into a policy earning 3.99%. Total policy conversions during 2024 increased the annual pre-tax net yield earned on the total BOLI portfolio by 74-basis points. The remaining surrender transaction is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2025. 
    • Investment security purchases during the fourth quarter of 2024 totaled $47.1 million, carrying a weighted-average yield of 6.7% at purchase and a weighted-average life of 3.1 years. The annualized interest income on these securities is anticipated to provide $2.6 million in revenue for 2025.

    (1) See reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures later in this release.

    Selected Quarterly Financial Ratios:

      As of or For the Quarter Ended  
      December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		  
    Performance ratios: (1)                              
    Return on average assets   -0.51 %   -0.36 %   -0.40 %   0.07 %   -1.03 %
    Adjusted PPNR return on average assets (2)   0.22     -0.01     0.10     0.34     -0.06  
    Return on average equity   -6.92     -4.91     -5.47     0.98     -14.05  
    Net interest margin (3)   2.73     2.70     2.76     2.76     2.84  
    Efficiency ratio (4)   92.2     100.3     72.3     88.8     150.8  
    Equity to total assets   6.89     7.13     7.17     7.17     7.42  
    Book value per common share $ 16.45   $ 17.17   $ 16.81   $ 17.00   $ 16.99  
    Tangible performance ratios: (1)                              
    Tangible common equity to tangible assets (2)   6.83 %   7.06 %   7.10 %   7.10 %   7.35 %
    Return on average tangible common equity (2)   -6.99     -4.96     -5.53     0.99     -14.20  
    Tangible book value per common share (2) $ 16.29   $ 17.00   $ 16.64   $ 16.83   $ 16.83  
    Capital ratios (First Fed): (5)                              
    Tier 1 leverage   9.4 %   9.4 %   9.4 %   9.7 %   9.9 %
    Common equity Tier 1 capital   12.4     12.2     12.4     12.6     13.1  
    Total risk-based   13.6     13.4     13.5     13.6     14.1  
    (1 ) Performance ratios are annualized, where appropriate.
    (2 ) See reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures later in this release.
    (3 ) Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
    (4 ) Total noninterest expense as a percentage of net interest income and total other noninterest income.
    (5 ) Current period capital ratios are preliminary and subject to finalization of the FDIC Call Report.


    Adjusted Pre-tax, Pre-Provision Net Revenue     (1)

    Adjusted PPNR for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased $1.3 million to $1.2 million, compared to an adjusted PPNR loss of $49,000 for the preceding quarter, and increased $1.5 million from an adjusted PPNR $327,000 loss in the fourth quarter one year ago.

        For the Quarter Ended   For the Year Ended  
    (Dollars in thousands)   December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		   December 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		  
    Net interest income   $ 14,137   $ 14,020   $ 14,235   $ 13,928   $ 14,195   $ 56,320   $ 61,432  
    Total noninterest income     1,300     1,779     7,347     2,188     (2,929 )   12,614     4,020  
    Total revenue     15,437     15,799     21,582     16,116     11,266     68,934     65,452  
    Total noninterest expense     14,233     15,848     15,609     14,303     16,990     59,993     61,454  
    PPNR (1)     1,204     (49 )   5,973     1,813     (5,724 )   8,941     3,998  
    Selected nonrecurring adjustments to PPNR                                            
    Less: Net gain on sale of premises and equipment     —     —     7,919     —     —     7,919     —  
    Sale leaseback taxes and assessments included in occupancy and equipment     —     —     (359 )   —     —     (359 )   —  
    Net loss on sale of investment securities     —     —     (2,117 )   —     (5,397 )   (2,117 )   (5,397 )
    Adjusted PPNR (1)   $ 1,204   $ (49 ) $ 530   $ 1,813   $ (327 ) $ 3,498   $ 9,395  

    (1) See reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures later in this release.

    • Total interest income was relatively unchanged at $28.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter, and increased $1.9 million compared to $26.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Interest income decreased in the fourth quarter of 2024 primarily due to a decrease in the income earned on the securities derivative combined with lower FHLB dividends and reduced interest income received on Company deposit accounts. Higher yields on performing loans during the fourth quarter of 2024 were partially offset by nonaccrual interest adjustments totaling $46,000. Interest and fees on loans increased year-over-year as the loan portfolio grew. Loan yields increased over the prior year due to higher rates on new originations as well as the repricing of variable and adjustable-rate loans.
    • The net interest margin increased to 2.73% for the fourth quarter of 2024, from 2.70% for the prior quarter, and decreased 11-basis points from 2.84% for the fourth quarter of 2023. The Company reported reduced rates and declining volume of borrowings during the quarter which lowered costs; however, these savings were partially offset by an increase in cost due to a higher volume of customer deposits. The decrease in net interest margin from the same quarter one year ago is due to higher funding costs for deposits and borrowed funds. 
    • Noninterest income included a $1.8 million write down on an equity investment in an organization that is involved in a lawsuit, partially offset by a $1.5 million BOLI death benefit payment received due to the passing of an employee. 
    • Noninterest expense for the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased mainly due to a $1.2 million reduction in compensation related to nonrecurring payouts in the previous quarter combined with a reduced incentive accrual and lower headcount in the fourth quarter of 2024. FDIC assessment, state taxes, advertising and other discretionary spending also decreased from the previous quarter.

    Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans (“ACLL”) and Credit Quality

    The allowance for credit losses on loans (“ACLL”) decreased $1.5 million to $20.5 million at December 31, 2024, from $22.0 million at September 30, 2024. The ACLL as a percentage of total loans was 1.21% at December 31, 2024, a decrease from 1.27% at September 30, 2024, and an increase from 1.05% one year earlier. The pooled loan reserve decreased $1.5 million during the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to the decreases in multi-family, construction, and consumer loan balances combined with decreases resulting from lower loss factors applied to commercial business and commercial real estate loans, partially offset by higher loss factors applied to one-to-four family and other consumer loans.

    Nonperforming loans totaled $30.5 million at December 31, 2024, an increase of $139,000 from September 30, 2024. ACLL to nonperforming loans decreased to 67% at December 31, 2024, from 72% at September 30, 2024, and 94% at December 31, 2023. This ratio continued to decline as higher balances of real estate loans are included in nonperforming assets with no significant corresponding increase to the ACLL as these collateral dependent loans were considered adequately reserved for based on information available at each period end.

    Classified loans decreased $4.4 million to $42.5 million at December 31, 2024, from $46.9 million at September 30, 2024, primarily due to charge-offs totaling $3.9 million on six commercial business loans during the fourth quarter. An $11.4 million construction loan relationship, which became a classified loan in the fourth quarter of 2022; an $8.1 million commercial construction loan relationship, which became classified in the second quarter of 2024; and a $6.2 million commercial loan relationship, which became classified in the fourth quarter of 2023, account for 61% of the classified loan balance at December 31, 2024. The Bank has exercised legal remedies, including the appointment of a third-party receiver and foreclosure actions, to liquidate the underlying collateral to satisfy the real estate loans in two of these three collateral-dependent relationships. The Bank is also closely monitoring a group of commercial business loans that have similar collateral, with 15 loans totaling $2.2 million included in classified loans at December 31, 2024, and an additional eight loans totaling $2.8 million included in the special mention risk grading category.

      For the Quarter Ended  
    ACLL ($ in thousands) December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		  
    Balance at beginning of period $ 21,970   $ 19,343   $ 17,958   $ 17,510   $ 16,945  
    Charge-offs:                              
    Construction and land   (411 )   —     (3,978 )   —     —  
    Home equity   —     —     —     —     1  
    Auto and other consumer   (364 )   (492 )   (832 )   (806 )   (655 )
    Commercial business   (4,596 )   (24 )   (2,643 )   (33 )   —  
    Total charge-offs   (5,371 )   (516 )   (7,453 )   (839 )   (654 )
    Recoveries:                              
    One-to-four family   —     42     —     2     5  
    Commercial real estate   2     —     —     —     —  
    Home equity   —     —     —     —     10  
    Auto and other consumer   52     24     198     46     42  
    Commercial business   36     —     —     —     —  
    Total recoveries   90     66     198     48     57  
    Net loan charge-offs   (5,281 )   (450 )   (7,255 )   (791 )   (597 )
    Provision for credit losses   3,760     3,077     8,640     1,239     1,162  
    Balance at end of period $ 20,449   $ 21,970   $ 19,343   $ 17,958   $ 17,510  
                                   
    Average total loans   1,708,232     1,718,402     1,717,830     1,678,656     1,645,418  
    Annualized net charge-offs to average outstanding loans   1.23 %   0.10 %   1.70 %   0.19 %   0.14 %
    Asset Quality ($ in thousands) December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		  
    Nonaccrual loans:                              
    One-to-four family $ 1,477   $ 1,631   $ 1,750   $ 1,237   $ 1,844  
    Multi-family   —     —     708     708     —  
    Commercial real estate   5,598     5,634     14     22     28  
    Construction and land   19,544     19,382     19,292     14,440     14,986  
    Home equity   55     116     118     121     123  
    Auto and other consumer   700     894     746     1,012     786  
    Commercial business   3,141     2,719     1,003     1,941     877  
    Total nonaccrual loans   30,515     30,376     23,631     19,481     18,644  
    Other real estate owned   —     —     —     —     —  
    Total nonperforming assets $ 30,515   $ 30,376   $ 23,631   $ 19,481   $ 18,644  
                                   
    Nonaccrual loans as a % of total loans (1)   1.80 %   1.75 %   1.39 %   1.14 %   1.12 %
    Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets (2)   1.37     1.35     1.07     0.87     0.85  
    ACLL as a % of total loans   1.21     1.27     1.14     1.05     1.05  
    ACLL as a % of nonaccrual loans   67.01     72.33     81.85     92.18     93.92  
    Total past due loans to total loans   1.98     1.92     1.45     1.91     0.94  
    (1 ) Nonperforming loans consists of nonaccruing loans and accruing loans more than 90 days past due.
    (2 ) Nonperforming assets consists of nonperforming loans (which include nonaccruing loans and accruing loans more than 90 days past due), real estate owned and repossessed assets.


    Financial Condition and Capital

    Investment securities increased $29.5 million, or 9.5%, to $340.3 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $310.9 million three months earlier, and increased $44.7 million compared to $295.6 million at December 31, 2023. The market value of the portfolio decreased $5.8 million during the fourth quarter of 2024. The estimated average life of the securities portfolio was approximately 6.9 years at December 31, 2024, 7.4 years at the prior quarter end and 7.7 years at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023. The effective duration of the portfolio was approximately 3.9 years at December 31, 2024, compared to 3.9 years at the prior quarter end and 4.8 years at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023. Investment purchases at the beginning of 2024 were primarily floating rate securities to take advantage of higher short-term rates above those offered on cash at that time and to reduce our liability sensitivity. Purchases in the fourth quarter were primarily fixed to rebalance our securities portfolio position for 2025.

    Investment Securities ($ in thousands)  December 31,
    2024    		    September 30,
    2024    		    December 31,
    2023    		   Three Month
    % Change    		   One Year
    % Change    		  
    Available for Sale at Fair Value                          
    Municipal bonds $ 77,876   $ 81,363   $ 87,761   -4.3 % -11.3 %
    U.S. government agency issued asset-backed securities (ABS agency)   12,876     13,296     11,782   -3.2   9.3  
    Corporate issued asset-backed securities (ABS corporate)   16,122     16,391     5,286   -1.6   205.0  
    Corporate issued debt securities (Corporate debt)   54,491     54,058     51,454   0.8   5.9  
    U.S. Small Business Administration securities (SBA)   8,666     9,317     —   -7.0   100.0  
    Mortgage-backed securities:                          
    U.S. government agency issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS agency)   98,697     78,549     63,247   25.7   56.1  
    Non-agency issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS non-agency)   71,616     57,886     76,093   23.7   -5.9  
    Total securities available for sale $ 340,344   $ 310,860   $ 295,623   9.5   15.1  

    Net loans, excluding loans held for sale, decreased $39.2 million, or 2.3%, to $1.68 billion at December 31, 2024, from $1.71 billion at September 30, 2024, and increased $32.7 million, or 2.0%, from $1.64 billion one year prior. Construction loans that converted into fully amortizing loans during the quarter totaled $18.3 million. Loan payoffs of $73.9 million, regular payments of $35.3 million and charge-offs totaling $5.3 million outpaced new loan funding totaling $55.6 million and draws on existing loans totaling $19.7 million.

    Loans ($ in thousands)  December 31,
    2024    		    September 30,
    2024    		    December 31,
    2023    		   Three Month
    % Change    		   One Year
    % Change    		  
    Real Estate:                          
    One-to-four family $ 395,315   $ 395,792   $ 378,432   -0.1 % 4.5 %
    Multi-family   332,596     353,813     333,094   -6.0   -0.1  
    Commercial real estate   390,379     376,008     387,983   3.8   0.6  
    Construction and land   78,110     95,709     129,691   -18.4   -39.8  
    Total real estate loans   1,196,400     1,221,322     1,229,200   -2.0   -2.7  
    Consumer:                          
    Home equity   79,054     76,960     69,403   2.7   13.9  
    Auto and other consumer   268,876     281,198     249,130   -4.4   7.9  
    Total consumer loans   347,930     358,158     318,533   -2.9   9.2  
    Commercial business   151,493     155,327     112,295   -2.5   34.9  
    Total loans receivable   1,695,823     1,734,807     1,660,028   -2.2   2.2  
    Less:                          
    Derivative basis adjustment   188     (1,579 )   —   111.9   100.0  
    Allowance for credit losses on loans   20,449     21,970     17,510   -6.9   16.8  
    Total loans receivable, net $ 1,675,186   $ 1,714,416   $ 1,642,518   -2.3   2.0  

    Total deposits decreased $23.6 million to $1.69 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $1.71 billion at September 30, 2024, and increased $11.1 million, or 0.7%, compared to $1.68 billion one year ago. During the fourth quarter of 2024, total customer deposit balances decreased $2.8 million and brokered deposit balances decreased $20.8 million. Overall, the current rate environment continues to contribute to greater competition for deposits. As a result, the Bank continues offering deposit rate specials to attract new funds.

    Deposits ($ in thousands)  December 31,
    2024    		    September 30,
    2024    		    December 31,
    2023    		   Three Month
    % Change    		   One Year
    % Change    		  
    Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $ 256,416   $ 252,999   $ 252,083   1.4 % 1.7 %
    Interest-bearing demand deposits   164,891     167,202     169,418   -1.4   -2.7  
    Money market accounts   413,822     433,307     362,205   -4.5   14.3  
    Savings accounts   205,055     212,763     242,148   -3.6   -15.3  
    Certificates of deposit, customer   464,928     441,665     443,412   5.3   4.9  
    Certificates of deposit, brokered   182,914     203,705     207,626   -10.2   -11.9  
    Total deposits $ 1,688,026   $ 1,711,641   $ 1,676,892   -1.4   0.7  

    Total shareholders’ equity decreased to $153.9 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $160.8 million three months earlier, due to a decrease in the after-tax fair market values of the available-for-sale investment securities portfolio of $4.5 million, a net loss of $2.8 million and dividends declared of $656,000, partially offset by an increase in the after-tax fair market values of derivatives of $952,000.

    Capital levels for both the Company and its operating bank, First Fed, remain in excess of applicable regulatory requirements and the Bank was categorized as “well-capitalized” at December 31, 2024. Preliminary calculations of Common Equity Tier 1 and Total Risk-Based Capital Ratios at December 31, 2024, were 12.4% and 13.6%, respectively.

    First Northwest continued to return capital to our shareholders through cash dividends during the fourth quarter of 2024. The Company paid cash dividends totaling $656,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024. No shares of common stock were repurchased under the Company’s April 2024 Stock Repurchase Plan (“Repurchase Plan”) during the quarter ended December 31, 2024. There are 846,123 shares that remain available for repurchase under the Repurchase Plan.

    Awards/Recognition
    The Company received several accolades as a leader in the community in the last year.

    In September 2024, the First Fed team was recognized in the 2024 Best of Olympic Peninsula surveys, winning Best Bank and Best Lender in Clallam County; Best Bank and Best Financial Advisor in the West End; and Best Lender in Jefferson County. First Fed was also a finalist for Best Bank, Best Customer Service, Best Employer and Best Financial Advisor in Jefferson County; Best Customer Service, Best Employer and Best Financial Advisor in Clallam County; and Best Customer Service and Best Employer in the West End.
    In May 2024, First Fed, along with the First Fed Community Foundation, were honored to be ranked second on the Puget Sound Business Journal Midsize Corporate Philanthropists list.
    In October 2023, the First Fed team was honored to bring home the Gold for Best Bank in the Best of the Northwest survey hosted by Bellingham Alive for the second year in a row.
    In September 2023, the First Fed team was recognized in the 2023 Best of Olympic Peninsula surveys as a finalist for Best Employer in Kitsap County and Best Bank and Best Financial Institution in Bainbridge.


    We recommend reading this earnings release in conjunction with the Fourth Quarter 2024 Investor Presentation, located at http://investor.ourfirstfed.com/quarterly-reports and included as an exhibit to our January 29, 2025, Current Report on Form 8-K.

    About the Company
    First Northwest Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWB) is a financial holding company engaged in investment activities including the business of its subsidiary, First Fed Bank. First Fed is a Pacific Northwest-based financial institution which has served its customers and communities since 1923. Currently First Fed has 16 locations in Washington state including 12 full-service branches. First Fed’s business and operating strategy is focused on building sustainable earnings by delivering a full array of financial products and services for individuals, small businesses, non-profit organizations and commercial customers. In 2022, First Northwest made an investment in The Meriwether Group, LLC, a boutique investment banking and accelerator firm. Additionally, First Northwest focuses on strategic partnerships to provide modern financial services such as digital payments and marketplace lending. First Northwest Bancorp was incorporated in 2012 and completed its initial public offering in 2015 under the ticker symbol FNWB. The Company is headquartered in Port Angeles, Washington.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    Certain matters discussed in this press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations of the business environment in which we operate, projections of future performance, perceived opportunities in the market, potential future credit experience, including our ability to collect, the outcome of litigation and statements regarding our mission and vision, and include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions that are not historical facts, and other statements often identified by words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based upon current management beliefs and expectations and may, therefore, involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Our actual results, performance, or achievements may differ materially from those suggested, expressed, or implied by forward-looking statements as a result of a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to: increased competitive pressures; changes in the interest rate environment; the credit risks of lending activities; pressures on liquidity, including as a result of withdrawals of deposits or declines in the value of our investment portfolio; changes in general economic conditions and conditions within the securities markets; legislative and regulatory changes; and other factors described in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q under the section entitled “Risk Factors,” and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”),which are available on our website at www.ourfirstfed.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

    Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this press release and in the other public statements we make may turn out to be incorrect because of the inaccurate assumptions we might make, because of the factors illustrated above or because of other factors that we cannot foresee. Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by or on our behalf and the Company’s operating and stock price performance may be negatively affected. Therefore, these factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. These risks could cause our actual results for 2024 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us and could negatively affect the Company’s operations and stock price performance.

    For More Information Contact:
    Matthew P. Deines, President and Chief Executive Officer
    Geri Bullard, EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
    IRGroup@ourfirstfed.com
    360-457-0461

    FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (Dollars in thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)
     
        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		  
    ASSETS                                
    Cash and due from banks   $ 16,811   $ 17,953   $ 19,184   $ 15,562   $ 19,845  
    Interest-earning deposits in banks     55,637     64,769     63,995     61,784     103,324  
    Investment securities available for sale, at fair value     340,344     310,860     306,714     325,955     295,623  
    Loans held for sale     472     378     1,086     988     753  
    Loans receivable (net of allowance for credit losses on loans $20,449, $21,970, $19,343, $17,958, and $17,510)     1,675,186     1,714,416     1,677,764     1,692,774     1,642,518  
    Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock, at cost     14,435     14,435     13,086     15,876     13,664  
    Accrued interest receivable     8,159     8,939     9,466     8,909     7,894  
    Premises held for sale, net     —     —     —     6,751     18,049  
    Premises and equipment, net     10,129     10,436     10,714     11,028     —  
    Servicing rights on sold loans, at fair value     3,281     3,584     3,740     3,820     3,793  
    Bank-owned life insurance, net     41,150     41,429     41,113     34,681     40,578  
    Equity and partnership investments     13,229     14,912     15,085     15,121     14,794  
    Goodwill and other intangible assets, net     1,082     1,083     1,084     1,085     1,086  
    Deferred tax asset, net     13,738     10,802     12,216     12,704     13,001  
    Right-of-use (“ROU”) asset, net     17,001     17,315     17,627     5,841     6,047  
    Prepaid expenses and other assets     21,352     24,175     23,088     27,141     20,828  
    Total assets   $ 2,232,006   $ 2,255,486   $ 2,215,962   $ 2,240,020   $ 2,201,797  
                                     
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                                
    Deposits   $ 1,688,026   $ 1,711,641   $ 1,708,288   $ 1,666,624   $ 1,676,892  
    Borrowings     336,014     334,994     302,575     371,455     320,936  
    Accrued interest payable     3,295     2,153     3,143     2,830     3,396  
    Lease liability, net     17,535     17,799     18,054     6,227     6,428  
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities     31,770     25,625     23,717     29,980     29,545  
    Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance     1,484     2,485     1,304     2,398     1,260  
    Total liabilities     2,078,124     2,094,697     2,057,081     2,079,514     2,038,457  
                                     
    Shareholders’ Equity                                
    Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 5,000,000 shares, no shares issued or outstanding     —     —     —     —     —  
    Common stock, $0.01 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding at each period end: 9,353,348; 9,365,979; 9,453,247; 9,442,796; and 9,611,876     93     94     94     94     96  
    Additional paid-in capital     93,357     93,218     93,985     93,763     95,784  
    Retained earnings     97,198     100,660     103,322     106,202     107,349  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax     (30,172 )   (26,424 )   (31,597 )   (32,465 )   (32,636 )
    Unearned employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) shares     (6,594 )   (6,759 )   (6,923 )   (7,088 )   (7,253 )
    Total shareholders’ equity     153,882     160,789     158,881     160,506     163,340  
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,232,006   $ 2,255,486   $ 2,215,962   $ 2,240,020   $ 2,201,797  
    FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
     
        For the Quarter Ended   For the Year Ended  
        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		   December 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		  
    INTEREST INCOME                                            
    Interest and fees on loans receivable   $ 23,716   $ 23,536   $ 23,733   $ 22,767   $ 22,083   $ 93,752   $ 84,614  
    Interest on investment securities     3,658     3,786     3,949     3,632     3,393     15,025     13,279  
    Interest on deposits in banks     550     582     571     645     581     2,348     2,126  
    FHLB dividends     273     302     358     282     252     1,215     880  
    Total interest income     28,197     28,206     28,611     27,326     26,309     112,340     100,899  
    INTEREST EXPENSE                                            
    Deposits     11,175     10,960     10,180     10,112     8,758     42,427     27,019  
    Borrowings     2,885     3,226     4,196     3,286     3,356     13,593     12,448  
    Total interest expense     14,060     14,186     14,376     13,398     12,114     56,020     39,467  
    Net interest income     14,137     14,020     14,235     13,928     14,195     56,320     61,432  
    PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES                                            
    Provision for credit losses on loans     3,760     3,077     8,640     1,239     1,162     16,716     2,357  
    (Recapture of) provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments     (105 )   57     99     (269 )   (10 )   (218 )   (1,034 )
    Provision for credit losses     3,655     3,134     8,739     970     1,152     16,498     1,323  
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses     10,482     10,886     5,496     12,958     13,043     39,822     60,109  
    NONINTEREST INCOME                                            
    Loan and deposit service fees     1,054     1,059     1,076     1,102     1,068     4,291     4,341  
    Sold loan servicing fees and servicing rights mark-to-market     (115 )   10     74     219     276     188     676  
    Net gain on sale of loans     52     58     150     52     33     312     438  
    Net loss on sale of investment securities     —     —     (2,117 )   —     (5,397 )   (2,117 )   (5,397 )
    Net gain on sale of premises and equipment     —     —     7,919     —     —     7,919     —  
    Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance     328     315     293     243     260     1,179     928  
    Income from death benefit on bank-owned life insurance, net     1,536     —     —     —     —     1,536     —  
    Other (loss) income     (1,555 )   337     (48 )   572     831     (694 )   3,034  
    Total noninterest income     1,300     1,779     7,347     2,188     (2,929 )   12,614     4,020  
    NONINTEREST EXPENSE                                            
    Compensation and benefits     7,367     8,582     8,588     8,128     7,397     32,665     31,209  
    Data processing     2,065     2,085     2,008     1,944     2,107     8,102     8,170  
    Occupancy and equipment     1,559     1,553     1,799     1,240     1,262     6,151     4,858  
    Supplies, postage, and telephone     296     360     317     293     351     1,266     1,433  
    Regulatory assessments and state taxes     460     548     457     513     376     1,978     1,635  
    Advertising     362     409     377     309     235     1,457     2,706  
    Professional fees     813     698     684     910     1,119     3,105     3,738  
    FDIC insurance premium     491     533     473     386     418     1,883     1,357  
    Other expense     820     1,080     906     580     3,725     3,386     6,348  
    Total noninterest expense     14,233     15,848     15,609     14,303     16,990     59,993     61,454  
    Loss before provision (benefit) for income taxes     (2,451 )   (3,183 )   (2,766 )   843     (6,876 )   (7,557 )   2,675  
    Provision (benefit) for income taxes     359     (1,203 )   (547 )   447     (1,354 )   (944 )   549  
    Net (loss) income   $ (2,810 ) $ (1,980 ) $ (2,219 ) $ 396   $ (5,522 ) $ (6,613 ) $ 2,286  
                                                 
    Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per common share   $ (0.32 ) $ (0.23 ) $ (0.25 ) $ 0.04   $ (0.62 ) $ (0.75 ) $ 0.26  
                                                 
    FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
     
    Selected Loan Detail   December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		  
    Construction and land loans breakout                                
    1-4 Family construction   $ 39,319   $ 43,125   $ 56,514   $ 69,075   $ 68,029  
    Multifamily construction     15,407     29,109     43,341     45,776     50,431  
    Nonresidential construction     16,857     17,500     1,015     3,374     3,756  
    Land and development     6,527     5,975     6,403     7,122     7,475  
    Total construction and land loans   $ 78,110   $ 95,709   $ 107,273   $ 125,347   $ 129,691  
                                     
    Auto and other consumer loans breakout                                
    Triad Manufactured Home loans   $ 128,231   $ 129,600   $ 110,510   $ 105,525   $ 105,057  
    Woodside auto loans     117,968     126,129     131,151     128,072     124,401  
    First Help auto loans     14,283     15,971     17,427     8,326     4,516  
    Other auto loans     1,647     2,064     2,690     3,313     4,158  
    Other consumer loans     6,747     7,434     23,845     23,598     10,998  
    Total auto and other consumer loans   $ 268,876   $ 281,198   $ 285,623   $ 268,834   $ 249,130  
                                     
    Commercial business loans breakout                                
    Northpointe Bank MPP   $ 36,230   $ 38,155   $ 9,150   $ 15,047   $ 9,502  
    Secured lines of credit     35,701     37,686     28,862     41,014     35,815  
    Unsecured lines of credit     1,717     1,571     1,133     1,001     456  
    SBA loans     7,044     7,219     7,146     8,944     9,115  
    Other commercial business loans     70,801     70,696     70,803     70,291     57,407  
    Total commercial business loans   $ 151,493   $ 155,327   $ 117,094   $ 136,297   $ 112,295  
    Loans by Collateral and Unfunded Commitments   December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		  
    One-to-four family construction   $ 44,468   $ 51,607   $ 49,440   $ 70,100   $ 60,211  
    All other construction and land     34,290     45,166     58,346     55,286     69,484  
    One-to-four family first mortgage     466,046     469,053     434,840     436,543     426,159  
    One-to-four family junior liens     15,090     14,701     13,706     12,608     12,250  
    One-to-four family revolving open-end     51,481     48,459     44,803     45,536     42,479  
    Commercial real estate, owner occupied:                                
    Health care     29,129     29,407     29,678     29,946     22,523  
    Office     17,756     17,901     19,215     17,951     18,468  
    Warehouse     14,948     11,645     14,613     14,683     14,758  
    Other     78,170     64,535     56,292     55,063     61,304  
    Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied:                                
    Office     49,417     49,770     50,158     53,099     53,548  
    Retail     49,591     49,717     50,101     50,478     51,384  
    Hospitality     61,919     62,282     62,628     66,982     67,332  
    Other     81,640     82,573     84,428     93,040     94,822  
    Multi-family residential     333,419     354,118     350,382     339,907     333,428  
    Commercial business loans     77,381     86,904     79,055     90,781     76,920  
    Commercial agriculture and fishing loans     21,833     15,369     14,411     10,200     5,422  
    State and political subdivision obligations     369     404     405     405     405  
    Consumer automobile loans     133,789     144,036     151,121     139,524     132,877  
    Consumer loans secured by other assets     131,429     132,749     129,293     122,895     108,542  
    Consumer loans unsecured     3,658     4,411     5,209     6,415     7,712  
    Total loans   $ 1,695,823   $ 1,734,807   $ 1,698,124   $ 1,711,442   $ 1,660,028  
                                     
    Unfunded commitments under lines of credit or existing loans   $ 163,827   $ 166,446   $ 155,005   $ 148,736   $ 149,631  
    FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS
    (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended December 31,  
        2024   2023  
        Average   Interest         Average   Interest        
        Balance   Earned/   Yield/   Balance   Earned/   Yield/  
        Outstanding   Paid   Rate   Outstanding   Paid   Rate  
        (Dollars in thousands)  
    Interest-earning assets:                                      
    Loans receivable, net (1) (2)   $ 1,688,239   $ 23,716     5.59 % $ 1,628,718   $ 22,083     5.38 %
    Investment securities     313,759     3,658     4.64     297,020     3,393     4.53  
    FHLB dividends     11,762     273     9.23     12,514     252     7.99  
    Interest-earning deposits in banks     45,358     550     4.82     41,974     581     5.49  
    Total interest-earning assets (3)     2,059,118     28,197     5.45     1,980,226     26,309     5.27  
    Noninterest-earning assets     146,384                 147,429              
    Total average assets   $ 2,205,502               $ 2,127,655              
    Interest-bearing liabilities:                                      
    Interest-bearing demand deposits   $ 162,954   $ 210     0.51   $ 172,013   $ 197     0.45  
    Money market accounts     442,481     2,773     2.49     362,366     1,351     1.48  
    Savings accounts     206,605     721     1.39     247,744     963     1.54  
    Certificates of deposit, customer     461,136     4,925     4.25     424,722     4,197     3.92  
    Certificates of deposit, brokered     192,018     2,546     5.27     172,214     2,050     4.72  
    Total interest-bearing deposits (4)     1,465,194     11,175     3.03     1,379,059     8,758     2.52  
    Advances     236,576     2,491     4.19     256,560     2,962     4.58  
    Subordinated debt     39,504     394     3.97     39,425     394     3.96  
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     1,741,274     14,060     3.21     1,675,044     12,114     2.87  
    Noninterest-bearing deposits (4)     256,715                 259,845              
    Other noninterest-bearing liabilities     45,953                 36,795              
    Total average liabilities     2,043,942                 1,971,684              
    Average equity     161,560                 155,971              
    Total average liabilities and equity   $ 2,205,502               $ 2,127,655              
                                           
    Net interest income         $ 14,137               $ 14,195        
    Net interest rate spread                 2.24                 2.40  
    Net earning assets   $ 317,844               $ 305,182              
    Net interest margin (5)                 2.73                 2.84  
    Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities     118.3 %               118.2 %            

    (1) The average loans receivable, net balances include nonaccrual loans.
    (2) Interest earned on loans receivable includes net deferred fees (costs) of $103,000 and ($151,000) for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
    (3) Includes interest-earning deposits (cash) at other financial institutions.
    (4) Cost of all deposits, including noninterest-bearing demand deposits, was 2.58% and 2.12% for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
    (5) Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

    FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures
    This press release contains financial measures that are not in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Non-GAAP measures are presented where management believes the information will help investors understand the Company’s results of operations or financial position and assess trends. Where non-GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable GAAP financial measure is also provided. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, and are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Other banking companies may use names similar to those the Company uses for the non-GAAP financial measures the Company discloses, but may calculate them differently. Investors should understand how the Company and other companies each calculate their non-GAAP financial measures when making comparisons. Reconciliations of the GAAP and non-GAAP measures are presented below.

    Calculations Based on PPNR and Adjusted PPNR:

        For the Quarter Ended   For the Year Ended  
    (Dollars in thousands)   December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		   December 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		  
    Net (loss) income   $ (2,810 ) $ (1,980 ) $ (2,219 ) $ 396   $ (5,522 ) $ (6,613 ) $ 2,286  
    Plus: provision for credit losses     3,655     3,134     8,739     970     1,152     16,498     1,323  
    Provision (benefit) for income taxes     359     (1,203 )   (547 )   447     (1,354 )   (944 )   549  
    PPNR (1)     1,204     (49 )   5,973     1,813     (5,724 )   8,941     4,158  
    Selected nonrecurring adjustments to PPNR                                            
    Less: Net gain on sale of premises and equipment     —     —     7,919     —     —     7,919     —  
    Sale leaseback taxes and assessments included in occupancy and equipment     —     —     (359 )   —     —     (359 )   —  
    Net loss on sale of investment securities     —     —     (2,117 )   —     (5,397 )   (2,117 )   (5,397 )
    Adjusted PPNR (1)   $ 1,204   $ (49 ) $ 530   $ 1,813   $ (327 ) $ 3,498   $ 9,555  
                                                 
    Average total assets   $ 2,205,502   $ 2,209,333   $ 2,219,370   $ 2,166,187   $ 2,127,655   $ 2,200,138   $ 2,109,200  
    Return on average assets (GAAP)     -0.51 %   -0.36 %   -0.40 %   0.07 %   -1.03 %   -0.30 %   0.11 %
    Adjusted PPNR return on average assets (Non-GAAP) (1)     0.22 %   -0.01 %   0.10 %   0.34 %   -0.06 %   0.16 %   0.45 %
    (1) We believe these non-GAAP metrics are useful to evaluate the relative strength of the Company’s performance.
    FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
     
    Calculations Based on Tangible Common Equity:
     
        For the Quarter Ended   For the Year Ended  
        December 31,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2024    		   June 30,
    2024    		   March 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		   December 31,
    2024    		   December 31,
    2023    		  
        (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)  
    Total shareholders’ equity   $ 153,882   $ 160,789   $ 158,881   $ 160,506   $ 163,340   $ 153,882   $ 163,340  
    Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets     1,082     1,083     1,084     1,085     1,086     1,082     1,086  
    Disallowed non-mortgage loan servicing rights     423     489     517     489     481     423     481  
    Total tangible common equity   $ 152,377   $ 159,217   $ 157,280   $ 158,932   $ 161,773   $ 152,377   $ 161,773  
                                                 
    Total assets   $ 2,232,006   $ 2,255,486   $ 2,215,962   $ 2,240,020   $ 2,201,797   $ 2,232,006   $ 2,201,797  
    Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets     1,082     1,083     1,084     1,085     1,086     1,082     1,086  
    Disallowed non-mortgage loan servicing rights     423     489     517     489     481     423     481  
    Total tangible assets   $ 2,230,501   $ 2,253,914   $ 2,214,361   $ 2,238,446   $ 2,200,230   $ 2,230,501   $ 2,200,230  
                                                 
    Average shareholders’ equity   $ 161,560   $ 160,479   $ 163,079   $ 161,867   $ 155,971   $ 161,742   $ 159,413  
    Less: Average goodwill and other intangible assets     1,083     1,084     1,085     1,085     1,086     1,084     1,087  
    Average disallowed non-mortgage loan servicing rights     489     517     489     481     608     494     670  
    Total average tangible common equity   $ 159,988   $ 158,878   $ 161,505   $ 160,301   $ 154,277   $ 160,164   $ 157,656  
                                                 
    Net (loss) income   $ (2,810 ) $ (1,980 ) $ (2,219 ) $ 396   $ (5,522 ) $ (6,613 ) $ 2,286  
    Common shares outstanding     9,353,348     9,365,979     9,453,247     9,442,796     9,611,876     9,353,348     9,611,876  
    GAAP Ratios:                                            
    Equity to total assets     6.89 %   7.13 %   7.17 %   7.17 %   7.42 %   6.89 %   7.42 %
    Return on average equity     -6.92 %   -4.91 %   -5.47 %   0.98 %   -14.05 %   -4.09 %   1.43 %
    Book value per common share   $ 16.45   $ 17.17   $ 16.81   $ 17.00   $ 16.99   $ 16.45   $ 16.99  
    Non-GAAP Ratios:                                            
    Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1)     6.83 %   7.06 %   7.10 %   7.10 %   7.35 %   6.83 %   7.35 %
    Return on average tangible common equity (1)     -6.99 %   -4.96 %   -5.53 %   0.99 %   -14.20 %   -4.13 %   1.45 %
    Tangible book value per common share (1)   $ 16.29   $ 17.00   $ 16.64   $ 16.83   $ 16.83   $ 16.29   $ 16.83  
    (1 ) We believe these non-GAAP metrics provide an important measure with which to analyze and evaluate financial condition and capital strength. In addition, we believe that use of tangible equity and tangible assets improves the comparability to other institutions that have not engaged in acquisitions that resulted in recorded goodwill and other intangibles.

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Southside Bancshares, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Fourth quarter net income of $21.8 million;
    • Fourth quarter earnings per diluted common share of $0.71;
    • Annualized return on fourth quarter average assets of 1.03%;
    • Annualized return on fourth quarter average tangible common equity of 14.12%(1); and
    • Nonperforming assets decreased to 0.04% of total assets.

    TYLER, Texas, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Southside Bancshares, Inc. (“Southside” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SBSI) today reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.  Southside reported net income of $21.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $4.5 million, or 25.8%, compared to $17.3 million for the same period in 2023.  Earnings per diluted common share increased $0.14, or 24.6%, to $0.71 for the three months ended December 31, 2024, from $0.57 for the same period in 2023.  The annualized return on average shareholders’ equity for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was 10.54%, compared to 9.31% for the same period in 2023.  The annualized return on average assets was 1.03% for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to 0.85% for the same period in 2023.

    “For the year ended December 31, 2024, net income increased $1.8 million to $88.5 million when compared to 2023, earnings per share increased $0.09 to $2.91, and the return on average tangible common equity was 14.92%. For 2024, loan growth was 3.0% and linked quarter loans increased $83.5 million, or 7.3% annualized, most of which occurred in December,” stated Lee R. Gibson, Chief Executive Officer of Southside.  “We recorded losses of $540,000 associated with two branch closures during 2024. Linked quarter our net interest margin decreased 12 basis points. Asset quality metrics remain solid with the nonperforming assets to total assets ratio decreasing to 0.04%.  Late fourth quarter loan growth combined with anticipated mid-single digit 2025 loan growth should lead to an increasing net interest margin during 2025.”

    Operating Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024

    Net income was $21.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $17.3 million for the same period in 2023, an increase of $4.5 million, or 25.8%.  Earnings per diluted common share were $0.71 and $0.57 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.  The increase in net income was a result of the increase in noninterest income and the decrease in the provision for credit losses, partially offset by increases in noninterest expense and income tax expense and a decrease in net interest income.  Annualized returns on average assets and average shareholders’ equity for the three months ended December 31, 2024 were 1.03% and 10.54%, respectively, compared to 0.85% and 9.31%, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2023.  Our efficiency ratio and tax-equivalent efficiency ratio(1) were 56.08% and 54.00%, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to 53.30% and 50.86%, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2023, and 53.94% and 51.90%, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2024. 

    Net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $53.7 million, a decrease of $0.8 million, or 1.4%, from the same period in 2023.  The decrease in net interest income was due to the decrease in the average yield of interest earning assets and increases in the average rate paid on and average balance of our interest bearing liabilities, partially offset by the increase in the average balance of interest earning assets.  Linked quarter, net interest income decreased $1.8 million, or 3.2%, compared to $55.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, due to the decrease in the average yield of interest earning assets, partially offset by the decrease in the average rate paid on our interest bearing liabilities, the increase in the average balance of interest earning assets and the change in the mix of our interest bearing liabilities.

    Our net interest margin and tax-equivalent net interest margin(1) decreased to 2.70% and 2.83%, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to 2.83% and 2.99%, respectively, for the same period in 2023.  Linked quarter, net interest margin and tax-equivalent net interest margin(1) decreased from 2.82% and 2.95%, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2024.

    Noninterest income was $12.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $9.8 million, or 391.0%, compared to $2.5 million for the same period in 2023. The increase was due to a decrease in net loss on sale of securities available for sale (“AFS”) and an increase in other noninterest income, partially offset by a decrease in bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) income. The decrease in net loss on sale of securities AFS was due to a net loss of $10.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, related to the strategic repositioning of the securities portfolio. On a linked quarter basis, noninterest income increased $4.1 million, or 50.3%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024.  The increase was primarily due to an increase in other noninterest income and a decrease in net loss on sale of securities AFS.  The increase in other noninterest income was primarily due to an increase in swap fee income for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and an impairment charge of $868,000 on the sale of approximately $10 million of AFS municipal securities and the unwind of the related fair value swaps realized during the three months ended September 30, 2024.

    Noninterest expense increased $3.0 million, or 8.5%, to $38.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $35.2 million for the same period in 2023, due to increases in salaries and employee benefits, other noninterest expense, professional fees and software and data processing expense, partially offset by decreases in advertising, travel and entertainment expense.  On a linked quarter basis, noninterest expense increased by $1.8 million, or 5.0%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024, due to increases in salaries and employee benefits expense, other noninterest expense and professional fees.

    Income tax expense increased $2.5 million, or 111.2%, for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.  On a linked quarter basis, income tax expense increased $0.3 million, or 6.1%.  Our effective tax rate (“ETR”) increased to 17.6% for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to 11.3% for the three months ended December 31, 2023.  On a linked quarter basis, the ETR was 17.6% for both the three months ended September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024.  The higher ETR for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, was primarily due to a decrease in net tax-exempt income as a percentage of pre-tax income.

    Operating Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2024

    Net income was $88.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $86.7 million for the same period in 2023, an increase of $1.8 million, or 2.1%.  Earnings per diluted common share were $2.91 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $2.82 for the same period in 2023, an increase of 3.2%.  The increase in net income was primarily a result of the increase in noninterest income, decrease in provision for credit losses and the increase in net interest income, partially offset by the increases in noninterest expense and income tax expense.  Returns on average assets and average shareholders’ equity for the year ended December 31, 2024 were 1.06% and 11.03%, respectively, compared to 1.11% and 11.50%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023.  Our efficiency ratio and tax-equivalent efficiency ratio(1) were 55.69% and 53.52%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 53.81% and 51.30%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023. 

    Net interest income was $216.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $215.0 million for the same period in 2023, an increase of $1.1 million, or 0.5%, due to increases in the average balance and the average yield of interest earning assets, partially offset by increases in the average rate paid on and average balance of our interest bearing liabilities.

    Our net interest margin and tax-equivalent net interest margin(1) were 2.74% and 2.88%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 2.92% and 3.09%, respectively, for the same period in 2023.

    Noninterest income was $41.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $5.9 million, or 16.5%, compared to $35.8 million for the same period in 2023.  The increase was primarily due to a decrease in net loss on sale of securities AFS and an increase in brokerage services income, partially offset by decreases in the net gain on sale of equity securities, BOLI income and deposit services income.

    Noninterest expense was $147.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $140.6 million for the same period in 2023, an increase of $6.6 million, or 4.7%.  The increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits, software and data processing expense and other noninterest expense, partially offset by decreases in advertising, travel and entertainment expense and amortization of intangibles.

    Income tax expense increased $4.4 million, or 30.8%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.  Our ETR was approximately 17.6% and 14.3% for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.  The higher ETR for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023, was primarily due to a decrease in net tax-exempt income as a percentage of pre-tax income.

    Balance Sheet Data

    At December 31, 2024, Southside had $8.52 billion in total assets, compared to $8.28 billion at December 31, 2023 and $8.36 billion at September 30, 2024.

    Loans at December 31, 2024 were $4.66 billion, an increase of $137.1 million, or 3.0%, compared to $4.52 billion at December 31, 2023.  Linked quarter, loans increased $83.5 million, or 1.8%, due to increases of $157.1 million in commercial real estate loans and $4.3 million in commercial loans. These increases were partially offset by decreases of $48.0 million in construction loans, $15.0 million in 1-4 family residential loans, $11.1 million in municipal loans and $3.8 million in loans to individuals.

    Securities at December 31, 2024 were $2.81 billion, an increase of $209.8 million, or 8.1%, compared to $2.60 billion at December 31, 2023.  Linked quarter, securities increased $116.3 million, or 4.3%, from $2.70 billion at September 30, 2024. 

    Deposits at December 31, 2024 were $6.65 billion, an increase of $104.6 million, or 1.6%, compared to $6.55 billion at December 31, 2023.  Linked quarter, deposits increased $218.5 million, or 3.4%, from $6.44 billion at September 30, 2024.  During the three months ended December 31, 2024, public fund deposits increased $156.8 million, or 14.6%, compared to September 30, 2024.

    At December 31, 2024, we had 178,662 total deposit accounts with an average balance of $33,000.  Our estimated uninsured deposits were 38.1% of total deposits as of December 31, 2024.  When excluding affiliate deposits (Southside-owned deposits) and public fund deposits (all collateralized), our total estimated deposits without insurance or collateral was 19.5% as of December 31, 2024.  Our noninterest bearing deposits represent approximately 20.4% of total deposits. Linked quarter, our cost of interest bearing deposits decreased nine basis points from 3.01% in the prior quarter to 2.92%.  Linked quarter, our cost of total deposits decreased seven basis points from 2.38% in the prior quarter to 2.31%.

    Our cost of interest bearing deposits increased 64 basis points, from 2.34% for the year ended December 31, 2023, to 2.98% for the year ended December 31, 2024. Our cost of total deposits increased 59 basis points, from 1.77% for the year ended December 31, 2023, to 2.36% for the year ended December 31, 2024.

    Capital Resources and Liquidity

    Our capital ratios and contingent liquidity sources remain solid.  During the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024, we did not purchase any common stock pursuant to our Stock Repurchase Plan.  Under this plan, repurchases of our outstanding common stock may be carried out in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or pursuant to any trading plan that might be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  The Company has no obligation to repurchase any shares under the Stock Repurchase Plan and may modify, suspend or discontinue the plan at any time.  We have not purchased any common stock pursuant to the Stock Repurchase Plan subsequent to December 31, 2024. 

    As of December 31, 2024, our total available contingent liquidity, net of current outstanding borrowings, was $2.23 billion, consisting of FHLB advances, Federal Reserve Discount Window and correspondent bank lines of credit.

    Asset Quality

    Nonperforming assets at December 31, 2024 were $3.6 million, or 0.04% of total assets, a decrease of $0.4 million, or 10.3%, compared to $4.0 million, or 0.05% of total assets, at December 31, 2023.  Linked quarter, nonperforming assets decreased $4.1 million, or 53.1%, from $7.7 million at September 30, 2024 due to a $4.1 million decrease in nonaccrual loans primarily from the payoff of one commercial real estate loan. Classified loans totaled $48.0 million on December 31, 2024, compared to $42.0 million at September 30, 2024 and $19.2 million at December 31, 2023.

    The allowance for loan losses totaled $44.9 million, or 0.96% of total loans, at December 31, 2024, compared to $44.3 million, or 0.97% of total loans, at September 30, 2024.  The allowance for loan losses was $42.7 million, or 0.94% of total loans, at December 31, 2023.

    For the three months ended December 31, 2024, we recorded a provision for credit losses for loans of $1.6 million, compared to a provision of $2.2 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, respectively. Net charge-offs were $1.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to net charge-offs of $1.3 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, respectively. Net charge-offs were $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to net charge-offs of $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.

    We recorded a reversal of provision for credit losses on off-balance-sheet credit exposures of $0.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to a provision for credit losses on off-balance-sheet credit exposures $0.1 million for both of the three-month periods ended December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024.  We recorded a reversal of provision for credit losses for off-balance-sheet credit exposures of $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a provision for credit losses on off-balance-sheet credit exposures of $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.  The balance of the allowance for off-balance-sheet credit exposures was $3.1 million and $3.9 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is included in other liabilities.

    Dividend

    Southside Bancshares, Inc. declared a fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.36 per share on November 7, 2024, which was paid on December 6, 2024, to all shareholders of record as of November 21, 2024.

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    (1)  Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below and to “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” at the end of the financial statement tables in this Earnings Release for more information and for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest GAAP financial measure.

    Conference Call

    Southside’s management team will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024 financial results on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. CST.  The conference call can be accessed by webcast, for listen-only mode, on the company website, https://investors.southside.com, under Events.

    Those interested in participating in the question and answer session, or others who prefer to call-in, can register at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI54b435198f6143e589b32994aed51233 to receive the dial-in number and unique code to access the conference call seamlessly. While not required, it is recommended that those wishing to participate, register 10 minutes prior to the conference call to ensure a more efficient registration process.

    For those unable to attend the live event, a webcast recording will be available on the company website, https://investors.southside.com, for at least 30 days, beginning approximately two hours following the conference call.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Our accounting and reporting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States and prevailing practices in the banking industry.  However, certain non-GAAP measures are used by management to supplement the evaluation of our performance.  These include the following fully taxable-equivalent measures (“FTE”): (i) Net interest income (FTE), (ii) net interest margin (FTE), (iii) net interest spread (FTE), and (iv) efficiency ratio (FTE), which include the effects of taxable-equivalent adjustments using a federal income tax rate of 21% to increase tax-exempt interest income to a tax-equivalent basis.  Interest income earned on certain assets is completely or partially exempt from federal income tax.  As such, these tax-exempt instruments typically yield lower returns than taxable investments.

    Net interest income (FTE), net interest margin (FTE) and net interest spread (FTE).  Net interest income (FTE) is a non-GAAP measure that adjusts for the tax-favored status of net interest income from certain loans and investments and is not permitted under GAAP in the consolidated statements of income.  We believe that this measure is the preferred industry measurement of net interest income and that it enhances comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources.  The most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP is our net interest income.  Net interest margin (FTE) is the ratio of net interest income (FTE) to average earning assets.  The most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP is our net interest margin.  Net interest spread (FTE) is the difference in the average yield on average earning assets on a tax-equivalent basis and the average rate paid on average interest bearing liabilities.  The most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP is our net interest spread.

    Efficiency ratio (FTE).  The efficiency ratio (FTE) is a non-GAAP measure that provides a measure of productivity in the banking industry.  This ratio is calculated to measure the cost of generating one dollar of revenue.  The ratio is designed to reflect the percentage of one dollar which must be expended to generate that dollar of revenue.  We calculate this ratio by dividing noninterest expense, excluding amortization expense on intangibles and certain nonrecurring expense by the sum of net interest income (FTE) and noninterest income, excluding net gain (loss) on sale of securities available for sale and certain nonrecurring impairments.  The most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP is our efficiency ratio.

    These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered alternatives to GAAP-basis financial statements and other bank holding companies may define or calculate these non-GAAP measures or similar measures differently.  Whenever we present a non-GAAP financial measure in an SEC filing, we are also required to present the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP and reconcile the differences between the non-GAAP financial measure and such comparable GAAP measure.

    Management believes adjusting net interest income, net interest margin and net interest spread to a fully taxable-equivalent basis is a standard practice in the banking industry as these measures provide useful information to make peer comparisons.  Tax-equivalent adjustments are reflected in the respective earning asset categories as listed in the “Average Balances with Average Yields and Rates” tables.

    A reconciliation of our non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures is included at the end of the financial statement tables.

    About Southside Bancshares, Inc.

    Southside Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company with approximately $8.52 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024, that owns 100% of Southside Bank.  Southside Bank currently has 53 branches in Texas and operates a network of 72 ATMs/ITMs.  

    To learn more about Southside Bancshares, Inc., please visit our investor relations website at https://investors.southside.com.  Our investor relations site provides a detailed overview of our activities, financial information and historical stock price data.  To receive email notification of company news, events and stock activity, please register on the website under Resources and Investor Email Alerts.  Questions or comments may be directed to Lindsey Bailes at (903) 630-7965, or lindsey.bailes@southside.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements of other than historical fact that are contained in this press release and in other written materials, documents and oral statements issued by or on behalf of the Company may be considered to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of and subject to the safe harbor protections of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date.  These statements may include words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “anticipate,” “appear,” “believe,” “could,” “should,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “would,” “seek,” “intend,” “probability,” “risk,” “goal,” “target,” “objective,” “plans,” “potential,” and similar expressions.  Forward-looking statements are statements with respect to the Company’s beliefs, plans, expectations, objectives, goals, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions and future performance and are subject to significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements.  For example, benefits of the Share Repurchase Plan, trends in asset quality, capital, liquidity, the Company’s ability to sell nonperforming assets, expense reductions, planned operational efficiencies and earnings from growth and certain market risk disclosures, including the impact of interest rates and our expectations regarding rate increases, tax reform, inflation, the impacts related to or resulting from other economic factors are based upon information presently available to management and are dependent on choices about key model characteristics and assumptions and are subject to various limitations.  By their nature, certain of the market risk disclosures are only estimates and could be materially different from what actually occurs in the future.  Accordingly, our results could materially differ from those that have been estimated.  The most significant factor that could cause future results to differ materially from those anticipated by our forward-looking statements include the ongoing impact of higher inflation levels, interest rate fluctuations and general economic concerns, all of which could impact economic growth and could cause a reduction in financial transactions and business activities, including decreased deposits and reduced loan originations, our ability to manage liquidity in a rapidly changing and unpredictable market, labor shortages and changes in interest rates by the Federal Reserve.

    Additional information concerning the Company and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect the Company’s financial results, is included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, under “Part I – Item 1. Forward Looking Information” and “Part I – Item 1A. Risk Factors” and in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The Company disclaims any obligation to update any factors or to announce publicly the result of revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect future events or developments.

    Southside Bancshares, Inc.
    Consolidated Financial Summary (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
       
      As of
        2024       2023  
      Dec 31,   Sep 30,   Jun 30,   Mar 31,   Dec 31,
    ASSETS                  
    Cash and due from banks $        91,409     $      130,147     $      114,283     $        96,744     $      122,021  
    Interest earning deposits          281,945              333,825              272,469              307,257              391,719  
    Federal funds sold            52,807                22,325                65,244                65,372                46,770  
    Securities available for sale, at estimated fair value       1,533,894           1,408,437           1,405,944           1,405,221           1,296,294  
    Securities held to maturity, at net carrying value       1,279,234           1,288,403           1,305,975           1,306,898           1,307,053  
    Total securities       2,813,128           2,696,840           2,711,919           2,712,119           2,603,347  
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost            33,818                40,291                32,991                27,958                11,936  
    Loans held for sale              1,946                     768                  1,352                     756                10,894  
    Loans       4,661,597           4,578,048           4,589,365           4,577,368           4,524,510  
    Less: Allowance for loan losses          (44,884 )            (44,276 )            (42,407 )            (43,557 )            (42,674 )
    Net loans       4,616,713           4,533,772           4,546,958           4,533,811           4,481,836  
    Premises & equipment, net          141,648              138,811              138,489              139,491              138,950  
    Goodwill          201,116              201,116              201,116              201,116              201,116  
    Other intangible assets, net              1,754                  2,003                  2,281                  2,588                  2,925  
    Bank owned life insurance          138,313              137,489              136,903              136,604              136,330  
    Other assets          142,851              124,876              133,697              130,047              137,070  
    Total assets $   8,517,448     $   8,362,263     $   8,357,702     $   8,353,863     $   8,284,914  
                       
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                  
    Noninterest bearing deposits $   1,357,152     $   1,377,022     $   1,366,924     $   1,358,827     $   1,390,407  
    Interest bearing deposits       5,297,096           5,058,680           5,129,008           5,186,933           5,159,274  
    Total deposits       6,654,248           6,435,702           6,495,932           6,545,760           6,549,681  
    Other borrowings and Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings          808,352              865,856              763,700              770,151              722,468  
    Subordinated notes, net of unamortized debt
    issuance costs    		            92,042                92,006                91,970                93,913                93,877  
    Trust preferred subordinated debentures, net of unamortized debt issuance costs            60,274                60,273                60,272                60,271                60,270  
    Other liabilities            90,590              103,172              144,858                95,846                85,330  
              Total liabilities       7,705,506           7,557,009           7,556,732           7,565,941           7,511,626  
    Shareholders’ equity          811,942              805,254              800,970              787,922              773,288  
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $   8,517,448     $   8,362,263     $   8,357,702     $   8,353,863     $   8,284,914  
    Southside Bancshares, Inc.
    Consolidated Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
    (Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
       
      Three Months Ended
        2024       2023  
      Dec 31,   Sep 30,   Jun 30,   Mar 31,   Dec 31,
    Income Statement:                  
    Total interest and dividend income $    101,689     $ 105,703     $ 104,186     $ 102,758     $    98,939  
    Total interest expense          47,982          50,239          50,578           49,410            44,454  
    Net interest income          53,707          55,464          53,608           53,348            54,485  
    Provision for (reversal of) credit losses            1,384            2,389             (485 )                58              2,281  
    Net interest income after provision for (reversal of) credit losses          52,323          53,075          54,093           53,290            52,204  
    Noninterest income                  
    Deposit services            6,084            6,199            6,157             5,985              6,305  
    Net gain (loss) on sale of securities available for sale                 —          (1,929  )           (563 )              (18 )        (10,386 )
    Gain (loss) on sale of loans               138               115               220              (436 )               178  
    Trust fees            1,773            1,628            1,456             1,336              1,431  
    Bank owned life insurance               848               857            1,767                784              2,602  
    Brokerage services            1,054            1,068            1,081             1,014                 944  
    Other            2,384               233            1,439             1,059              1,427  
    Total noninterest income          12,281            8,171          11,557             9,724              2,501  
    Noninterest expense                  
    Salaries and employee benefits          22,960          22,233          21,984           23,113            21,152  
    Net occupancy            3,629            3,613            3,750             3,362              3,474  
    Advertising, travel & entertainment               884               734               795                950              1,127  
    ATM expense               378               412               368                325                 318  
    Professional fees            1,645            1,206            1,075             1,154              1,315  
    Software and data processing            2,931            2,951            2,860             2,856              2,644  
    Communications               320               423               410                449                 435  
    FDIC insurance               931               939               977                943                 892  
    Amortization of intangibles               249               278               307                337                 370  
    Other            4,232            3,543            3,239             3,392              3,456  
    Total noninterest expense          38,159          36,332          35,765           36,881            35,183  
    Income before income tax expense          26,445          24,914          29,885           26,133            19,522  
    Income tax expense            4,659            4,390            5,212             4,622              2,206  
    Net income $      21,786     $ 20,524     $ 24,673     $   21,511     $    17,316  
                       
    Common Share Data:      
    Weighted-average basic shares outstanding          30,343          30,286          30,280           30,262            30,235  
    Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding          30,459          30,370          30,312           30,305            30,276  
    Common shares outstanding end of period          30,379          30,308          30,261           30,284            30,249  
    Earnings per common share                  
    Basic $          0.72     $      0.68     $      0.81     $       0.71     $        0.57  
    Diluted              0.71              0.68              0.81               0.71                 0.57  
    Book value per common share            26.73            26.57            26.47             26.02              25.56  
    Tangible book value per common share            20.05            19.87            19.75             19.29              18.82  
    Cash dividends paid per common share              0.36              0.36              0.36               0.36                0.37  
                       
    Selected Performance Ratios:                  
    Return on average assets   1.03 %     0.98 %     1.19 %     1.03 %     0.85 %
    Return on average shareholders’ equity   10.54       10.13       12.46       11.02       9.31  
    Return on average tangible common equity (1)   14.12       13.69       16.90       15.07       13.10  
    Average yield on earning assets (FTE) (1)   5.24       5.51       5.45       5.38       5.30  
    Average rate on interest bearing liabilities   3.12       3.28       3.32       3.22       3.04  
    Net interest margin (FTE) (1)   2.83       2.95       2.87       2.86       2.99  
    Net interest spread (FTE) (1)   2.12       2.23       2.13       2.16       2.26  
    Average earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities   129.55       128.51       128.62       127.71       131.65  
    Noninterest expense to average total assets   1.80       1.73       1.72       1.77       1.73  
    Efficiency ratio (FTE) (1)   54.00       51.90       52.71       55.54       50.86  
    (1) Refer to “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” at the end of the financial statement tables in this Earnings Release for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest GAAP financial measure.
    Southside Bancshares, Inc.
    Consolidated Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
       
      Three Months Ended
        2024       2023  
      Dec 31,   Sep 30,   Jun 30,   Mar 31,   Dec 31,
    Nonperforming Assets: $      3,589     $         7,656     $         6,918     $         7,979     $         4,001  
    Nonaccrual loans          3,185                 7,254                 6,110                 7,709                 3,889  
    Accruing loans past due more than 90 days               —                      —                      —                      —                      —  
    Restructured loans                 2                      —                    145                    151                      13  
    Other real estate owned             388                    388                    648                    119                      99  
    Repossessed assets               14                      14                      15                      —                      —  
                       
    Asset Quality Ratios:                  
    Ratio of nonaccruing loans to:                  
    Total loans   0.07 %     0.16 %     0.13 %     0.17 %     0.09 %
    Ratio of nonperforming assets to:                  
    Total assets   0.04       0.09       0.08       0.10       0.05  
    Total loans   0.08       0.17       0.15       0.17       0.09  
    Total loans and OREO   0.08       0.17       0.15       0.17       0.09  
    Ratio of allowance for loan losses to:                  
    Nonaccruing loans   1,409.23       610.37       694.06       565.01       1,097.30  
    Nonperforming assets   1,250.60       578.32       613.00       545.90       1,066.58  
    Total loans   0.96       0.97       0.92       0.95       0.94  
    Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans outstanding   0.08       0.04       0.02       0.03       0.11  
                       
    Capital Ratios:                  
    Shareholders’ equity to total assets   9.53       9.63       9.58       9.43       9.33  
    Common equity tier 1 capital   13.04       13.07       12.72       12.43       12.28  
    Tier 1 risk-based capital   14.07       14.12       13.76       13.47       13.32  
    Total risk-based capital   16.49       16.59       16.16       15.92       15.73  
    Tier 1 leverage capital   9.67       9.61       9.40       9.22       9.39  
    Period end tangible equity to period end tangible assets (1)   7.33       7.38       7.33       7.17       7.04  
    Average shareholders’ equity to average total assets   9.76       9.67       9.52       9.35       9.13  
    (1) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” at the end of the financial statement tables in this Earnings Release for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest GAAP financial measure.
    Southside Bancshares, Inc.
    Consolidated Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
       
      Three Months Ended
        2024       2023  
    Loan Portfolio Composition Dec 31,   Sep 30,   Jun 30,   Mar 31,   Dec 31,
    Real Estate Loans:                  
    Construction $         537,827     $         585,817     $         546,040     $         599,464     $        789,744  
    1-4 Family Residential             740,396                 755,406                 738,037                 720,508                696,738  
    Commercial          2,579,735              2,422,612              2,472,771              2,413,345             2,168,451  
    Commercial Loans             363,167                 358,854                 359,807                 358,053                366,893  
    Municipal Loans             390,968                 402,041                 416,986                 427,225                441,168  
    Loans to Individuals               49,504                   53,318                   55,724                   58,773                  61,516  
    Total Loans $      4,661,597     $      4,578,048     $      4,589,365     $      4,577,368     $     4,524,510  
                       
    Summary of Changes in Allowances:                  
    Allowance for Loan Losses                  
    Balance at beginning of period $           44,276     $           42,407     $           43,557     $           42,674     $          41,760  
    Loans charged-off               (1,232 )                    (773 )                    (721 )                    (634 )                (1,572 )
    Recoveries of loans charged-off                    277                        365                        444                        347                       284  
      Net loans (charged-off) recovered                  (955 )                    (408 )                    (277 )                    (287 )                (1,288 )
    Provision for (reversal of) loan losses                 1,563                     2,277                      (873 )                   1,170                    2,202  
    Balance at end of period $           44,884     $           44,276     $           42,407     $           43,557     $          42,674  
                       
    Allowance for Off-Balance-Sheet Credit Exposures                  
    Balance at beginning of period $             3,320     $             3,208     $             2,820     $             3,932     $            3,853  
    Provision for (reversal of) off-balance-sheet credit exposures                  (179 )                      112                        388                   (1,112 )                       79  
    Balance at end of period $             3,141     $             3,320     $             3,208     $             2,820     $            3,932  
    Total Allowance for Credit Losses $           48,025     $           47,596     $           45,615     $           46,377     $          46,606  
    Southside Bancshares, Inc.
    Consolidated Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
       
      Year ended
      December 31,
        2024       2023  
    Income Statement:      
    Total interest and dividend income $        414,336     $        359,741  
    Total interest expense            198,209                144,714  
    Net interest income            216,127                215,027  
    Provision for (reversal of) credit losses                3,346                    9,154  
    Net interest income after provision for (reversal of) credit losses            212,781                205,873  
    Noninterest income      
    Deposit services              24,425                  25,497  
    Net gain (loss) on sale of securities available for sale              (2,510 )              (15,976 )
    Net gain on sale of equity securities                     —                    5,058  
    Gain (loss) on sale of loans                     37                       563  
    Trust fees                6,193                    5,910  
    Bank owned life insurance                4,256                    5,823  
    Brokerage services                4,217                    3,305  
    Other                5,115                    5,654  
    Total noninterest income              41,733                  35,834  
    Noninterest expense      
    Salaries and employee benefits              90,290                  85,625  
    Net occupancy              14,354                  14,694  
    Advertising, travel & entertainment                3,363                    4,093  
    ATM expense                1,483                    1,351  
    Professional fees                5,080                    5,351  
    Software and data processing              11,598                    9,395  
    Communications                1,602                    1,469  
    FDIC insurance                3,790                    3,558  
    Amortization of intangibles                1,171                    1,697  
    Other              14,406                  13,345  
    Total noninterest expense            147,137                140,578  
    Income before income tax expense            107,377                101,129  
    Income tax expense              18,883                  14,437  
    Net income $          88,494     $          86,692  
    Common Share Data:      
    Weighted-average basic shares outstanding              30,293                  30,704  
    Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding              30,369                  30,759  
    Common shares outstanding end of period              30,379                  30,249  
    Earnings per common share      
    Basic $              2.92     $              2.82  
    Diluted                  2.91                      2.82  
    Book value per common share                26.73                    25.56  
    Tangible book value per common share                20.05                    18.82  
    Cash dividends paid per common share                  1.44                      1.42  
           
    Selected Performance Ratios:      
    Return on average assets   1.06 %     1.11 %
    Return on average shareholders’ equity   11.03       11.50  
    Return on average tangible common equity (1)   14.92       16.03  
    Average yield on earning assets (FTE) (1)   5.40       5.06  
    Average rate on interest bearing liabilities   3.24       2.64  
    Net interest margin (FTE) (1)   2.88       3.09  
    Net interest spread (FTE) (1)   2.16       2.42  
    Average earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities   128.60       134.07  
    Noninterest expense to average total assets   1.76       1.80  
    Efficiency ratio (FTE) (1)   53.52       51.30  
    (1) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” at the end of the financial statement tables in this Earnings Release for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest GAAP financial measure.
    Southside Bancshares, Inc.
    Consolidated Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
       
      Year ended
      December 31,
        2024       2023  
    Nonperforming Assets: $           3,589     $           4,001  
    Nonaccrual loans               3,185                   3,889  
    Accruing loans past due more than 90 days                    —                        —  
    Restructured loans                      2                        13  
    Other real estate owned                  388                        99  
    Repossessed assets                    14                        —     
           
    Asset Quality Ratios:      
    Ratio of nonaccruing loans to:      
    Total loans   0.07 %     0.09 %
    Ratio of nonperforming assets to:      
    Total assets   0.04       0.05  
    Total loans   0.08       0.09  
    Total loans and OREO   0.08       0.09  
    Ratio of allowance for loan losses to:      
    Nonaccruing loans   1,409.23       1,097.30  
    Nonperforming assets   1,250.60       1,066.58  
    Total loans   0.96       0.94  
    Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans outstanding   0.04       0.06  
           
    Capital Ratios:      
    Shareholders’ equity to total assets   9.53       9.33  
    Common equity tier 1 capital   13.04       12.28  
    Tier 1 risk-based capital   14.07       13.32  
    Total risk-based capital   16.49       15.73  
    Tier 1 leverage capital   9.67       9.39  
    Period end tangible equity to period end tangible assets (1)   7.33       7.04  
    Average shareholders’ equity to average total assets   9.58       9.63  
    (1) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” at the end of the financial statement tables in this Earnings Release for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest GAAP financial measure.
      Year ended
      December 31,
    Loan Portfolio Composition   2024       2023  
    Real Estate Loans:      
    Construction $        537,827     $        789,744  
    1-4 Family Residential            740,396                696,738  
    Commercial         2,579,735             2,168,451  
    Commercial Loans            363,167                366,893  
    Municipal Loans            390,968                441,168  
    Loans to Individuals              49,504                  61,516  
    Total Loans $     4,661,597     $     4,524,510  
           
    Summary of Changes in Allowances:      
    Allowance for Loan Losses      
    Balance at beginning of period $          42,674     $          36,515  
    Loans charged-off               (3,360 )                (4,204 )
    Recoveries of loans charged-off                1,433                    1,454  
      Net loans (charged-off) recovered               (1,927 )                (2,750 )
    Provision for (reversal of) loan losses                4,137                    8,909  
    Balance at end of period $          44,884     $          42,674  
           
    Allowance for Off-Balance-Sheet Credit Exposures      
    Balance at beginning of period $            3,932     $            3,687  
    Provision for (reversal of) off-balance-sheet credit exposures                  (791 )                     245  
    Balance at end of period $            3,141     $            3,932  
    Total Allowance for Credit Losses $          48,025     $          46,606  

    The tables that follow show average earning assets and interest bearing liabilities together with the average yield on the earning assets and the average rate of the interest bearing liabilities for the periods presented.  The interest and related yields presented are on a fully taxable-equivalent basis and are therefore non-GAAP measures.  See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” for more information.

    Southside Bancshares, Inc.
    Average Balances and Average Yields and Rates (Annualized) (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
     
      Three Months Ended
      December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024
      Average Balance   Interest   Average Yield/Rate   Average Balance   Interest   Average Yield/Rate
    ASSETS                      
    Loans (1) $   4,604,175     $        70,155   6.06 %   $   4,613,028     $        72,493   6.25 %
    Loans held for sale             1,562                       23   5.86 %                   871                      11   5.02 %
    Securities:                      
    Taxable investment securities (2)          784,321                  6,949   3.52 %            791,914                 7,150   3.59 %
    Tax-exempt investment securities (2)       1,138,271                10,793   3.77 %         1,174,445                11,825   4.01 %
    Mortgage-backed and related securities (2)       1,031,187                12,043   4.65 %            886,325                11,976   5.38 %
    Total securities       2,953,779                29,785   4.01 %         2,852,684                30,951   4.32 %
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost, and equity investments            37,078                     591   6.34 %              41,159                    582   5.63 %
    Interest earning deposits          273,656                  3,160   4.59 %            281,313                 3,798   5.37 %
    Federal funds sold            43,121                     508   4.69 %              33,971                    488   5.71 %
    Total earning assets       7,913,371              104,222   5.24 %         7,823,026              108,323   5.51 %
    Cash and due from banks          102,914                      100,578          
    Accrued interest and other assets          454,387                      455,091          
    Less:  Allowance for loan losses          (44,418 )                     (42,581 )        
    Total assets $   8,426,254             $   8,336,114          
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                      
    Savings accounts $      594,196                  1,456   0.97 %   $      598,116                 1,490   0.99 %
    Certificates of deposit       1,187,800                13,537   4.53 %         1,087,613                12,647   4.63 %
    Interest bearing demand accounts       3,459,122                23,468   2.70 %         3,409,911                24,395   2.85 %
    Total interest bearing deposits       5,241,118                38,461   2.92 %         5,095,640                38,532   3.01 %
    Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings          572,993                  5,557   3.86 %            618,708                 6,488   4.17 %
    Subordinated notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs            92,024                     945   4.09 %              91,988                    937   4.05 %
    Trust preferred subordinated debentures, net of unamortized debt issuance costs            60,274                  1,095   7.23 %              60,273                 1,180   7.79 %
    Repurchase agreements            80,891                     782   3.85 %              83,297                    899   4.29 %
    Other borrowings            61,196                  1,142   7.42 %            137,482                 2,203   6.37 %
    Total interest bearing liabilities       6,108,496                47,982   3.12 %         6,087,388                50,239   3.28 %
    Noninterest bearing deposits       1,383,204                   1,344,165          
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities          112,320                        98,331          
    Total liabilities       7,604,020                   7,529,884          
    Shareholders’ equity          822,234                      806,230          
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $   8,426,254             $   8,336,114          
    Net interest income (FTE)     $        56,240           $        58,084    
    Net interest margin (FTE)         2.83 %           2.95 %
    Net interest spread (FTE)         2.12 %           2.23 %
    1. Interest on loans includes net fees on loans that are not material in amount.
    2. For the purpose of calculating the average yield, the average balance of securities is presented at historical cost.

    Note:  As of December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, loans totaling $3.2 million and $7.3 million, respectively, were on nonaccrual status.  Our policy is to reverse previously accrued but unpaid interest on nonaccrual loans; thereafter, interest income is recorded to the extent received when appropriate.

    Southside Bancshares, Inc.
    Average Balances and Average Yields and Rates (Annualized) (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
     
      Three Months Ended
      June 30, 2024   March 31, 2024
      Average
    Balance    		   Interest   Average Yield/
    Rate    		   Average
    Balance    		   Interest   Average Yield/
    Rate
    ASSETS                      
    Loans (1) $   4,595,980     $        70,293   6.15 %   $   4,559,602     $        68,849   6.07 %
    Loans held for sale             1,489                       24   6.48 %                8,834                      18   0.82 %
    Securities:                      
    Taxable investment securities (2)          783,856                  7,009   3.60 %            780,423                 6,967   3.59 %
    Tax-exempt investment securities (2)       1,254,097                12,761   4.09 %         1,285,922                13,168   4.12 %
    Mortgage-backed and related securities (2)          830,504                11,084   5.37 %            764,713                10,119   5.32 %
    Total securities       2,868,457                30,854   4.33 %         2,831,058                30,254   4.30 %
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost, and equity investments            40,467                     573   5.69 %              40,063                    333   3.34 %
    Interest earning deposits          300,047                  4,105   5.50 %            380,181                 5,202   5.50 %
    Federal funds sold            75,479                  1,021   5.44 %              62,599                    838   5.38 %
    Total earning assets       7,881,919              106,870   5.45 %         7,882,337              105,494   5.38 %
    Cash and due from banks          110,102                      114,379          
    Accrued interest and other assets          424,323                      441,783          
    Less:  Allowance for loan losses          (43,738 )                     (42,973 )        
    Total assets $   8,372,606             $   8,395,526          
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                      
    Savings accounts $      604,753                  1,454   0.97 %   $      604,529                 1,424   0.95 %
    Certificates of deposit       1,020,099                11,630   4.59 %            941,947                10,341   4.42 %
    Interest bearing demand accounts       3,513,068                25,382   2.91 %         3,634,936                26,433   2.92 %
    Total interest bearing deposits       5,137,920                38,466   3.01 %         5,181,412                38,198   2.97 %
    Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings          606,851                  6,455   4.28 %            607,033                 5,950   3.94 %
    Subordinated notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs            92,017                     936   4.09 %              93,895                    956   4.10 %
    Trust preferred subordinated debentures, net of unamortized debt issuance costs            60,271                  1,171   7.81 %              60,270                 1,175   7.84 %
    Repurchase agreements            88,007                     955   4.36 %              92,177                    967   4.22 %
    Other borrowings          143,169                  2,595   7.29 %            137,287                 2,164   6.34 %
    Total interest bearing liabilities       6,128,235                50,578   3.32 %         6,172,074                49,410   3.22 %
    Noninterest bearing deposits       1,346,274                   1,338,384          
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities          101,399                      100,014          
    Total liabilities       7,575,908                   7,610,472          
    Shareholders’ equity          796,698                      785,054          
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $   8,372,606             $   8,395,526          
    Net interest income (FTE)     $        56,292           $        56,084    
    Net interest margin (FTE)         2.87 %           2.86 %
    Net interest spread (FTE)         2.13 %           2.16 %
    1. Interest on loans includes net fees on loans that are not material in amount.
    2. For the purpose of calculating the average yield, the average balance of securities is presented at historical cost.

    Note:  As of June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, loans totaling $6.1 million and $7.7 million, respectively, were on nonaccrual status.  Our policy is to reverse previously accrued but unpaid interest on nonaccrual loans; thereafter, interest income is recorded to the extent received when appropriate.

    Southside Bancshares, Inc.
    Average Balances and Average Yields and Rates (Annualized) (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
     
      Three Months Ended
      December 31, 2023
      Average
    Balance    		   Interest   Average Yield/
    Rate
    ASSETS          
    Loans (1) $   4,473,618     $        67,886   6.02 %
    Loans held for sale             1,858                       27   5.77 %
    Securities:          
    Taxable investment securities (2)          852,023                  7,970   3.71 %
    Tax-exempt investment securities (2)       1,456,187                15,688   4.27 %
    Mortgage-backed and related securities (2)          581,548                  6,865   4.68 %
    Total securities       2,889,758                30,523   4.19 %
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost, and equity investments            24,674                     296   4.76 %
    Interest earning deposits          150,763                  2,054   5.41 %
    Federal funds sold            93,149                  1,286   5.48 %
    Total earning assets       7,633,820              102,072   5.30 %
    Cash and due from banks          110,380          
    Accrued interest and other assets          374,120          
    Less:  Allowance for loan losses          (41,822 )        
    Total assets $   8,076,498          
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
    Savings accounts $      610,453                  1,432   0.93 %
    Certificates of deposit          910,759                  9,691   4.22 %
    Interest bearing demand accounts       3,469,120                24,498   2.80 %
    Total interest bearing deposits       4,990,332                35,621   2.83 %
    Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings          262,709                  1,430   2.16 %
    Subordinated notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs            93,859                     965   4.08 %
    Trust preferred subordinated debentures, net of unamortized debt issuance costs            60,269                  1,195   7.87 %
    Repurchase agreements            96,622                  1,008   4.14 %
    Other borrowings          294,683                  4,235   5.70 %
    Total interest bearing liabilities       5,798,474                44,454   3.04 %
    Noninterest bearing deposits       1,424,961          
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities          115,388          
    Total liabilities       7,338,823          
    Shareholders’ equity          737,675          
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $   8,076,498          
    Net interest income (FTE)     $        57,618    
    Net interest margin (FTE)         2.99 %
    Net interest spread (FTE)         2.26 %
    1. Interest on loans includes net fees on loans that are not material in amount.
    2. For the purpose of calculating the average yield, the average balance of securities is presented at historical cost.

    Note:  As of December 31, 2023, loans totaling $3.9 million were on nonaccrual status.  Our policy is to reverse previously accrued but unpaid interest on nonaccrual loans; thereafter, interest income is recorded to the extent received when appropriate.

    Southside Bancshares, Inc.
    Average Balances and Average Yields and Rates (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
     
      Year ended
      December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
      Average
    Balance    		   Interest   Average Yield/
    Rate    		   Average
    Balance    		   Interest   Average Yield/
    Rate
    ASSETS                      
    Loans (1) $ 4,593,280     $    281,790   6.13 %   $ 4,300,138     $    247,431   5.75 %
    Loans held for sale            3,179                     76   2.39 %              1,681                     96   5.71 %
    Securities:                      
    Taxable investment securities (2)        785,145              28,075   3.58 %          845,907              31,186   3.69 %
    Tax-exempt investment securities (2)     1,212,844              48,547   4.00 %       1,554,519              64,568   4.15 %
    Mortgage-backed and related securities (2)        878,623              45,222   5.15 %          470,692              19,450   4.13 %
    Total securities     2,876,612            121,844   4.24 %       2,871,118            115,204   4.01 %
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost, and equity investments          39,688                2,079   5.24 %            24,971                1,185   4.75 %
    Interest earning deposits        308,628              16,265   5.27 %            83,343                4,364   5.24 %
    Federal funds sold          53,709                2,855   5.32 %            79,948                4,124   5.16 %
    Total earning assets     7,875,096            424,909   5.40 %       7,361,199            372,404   5.06 %
    Cash and due from banks        106,965                    107,018          
    Accrued interest and other assets        443,733                    397,860          
    Less:  Allowance for loan losses         (43,428 )                   (37,890 )        
    Total assets $ 8,382,366             $ 7,828,187          
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                      
    Savings accounts $    600,375                5,824   0.97 %   $    636,603                5,633   0.88 %
    Certificates of deposit     1,059,793              48,155   4.54 %          862,211              30,906   3.58 %
    Interest bearing demand accounts     3,503,878              99,678   2.84 %       3,122,319              71,618   2.29 %
    Total interest bearing deposits     5,164,046            153,657   2.98 %       4,621,133            108,157   2.34 %
    Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings        601,366              24,450   4.07 %          276,584                6,777   2.45 %
    Subordinated notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs          92,478                3,774   4.08 %            96,024                3,920   4.08 %
    Trust preferred subordinated debentures, net of unamortized debt issuance costs          60,272                4,621   7.67 %            60,267                4,504   7.47 %
    Repurchase agreements          86,071                3,603   4.19 %            91,132                3,431   3.76 %
    Other borrowings        119,672                8,104   6.77 %          345,544              17,925   5.19 %
    Total interest bearing liabilities     6,123,905            198,209   3.24 %       5,490,684            144,714   2.64 %
    Noninterest bearing deposits     1,353,065                 1,485,896          
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities        102,778                      97,509          
    Total liabilities     7,579,748                 7,074,089          
    Shareholders’ equity        802,618                    754,098          
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 8,382,366             $ 7,828,187          
    Net interest income (FTE)     $    226,700           $    227,690    
    Net interest margin (FTE)         2.88 %           3.09 %
    Net interest spread (FTE)         2.16 %           2.42 %
    1. Interest on loans includes net fees on loans that are not material in amount.
    2. For the purpose of calculating the average yield, the average balance of securities is presented at historical cost.

    Note:  As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, loans totaling $3.2 million and $3.9 million, respectively, were on nonaccrual status. Our policy is to reverse previously accrued but unpaid interest on nonaccrual loans; thereafter, interest income is recorded to the extent received when appropriate.

    The following tables set forth the reconciliation of return on average common equity to return on average tangible common equity, book value per share to tangible book value per share, net interest income to net interest income adjusted to a fully taxable-equivalent basis assuming a 21% marginal tax rate for interest earned on tax-exempt assets such as municipal loans and investment securities, along with the calculation of total revenue, adjusted noninterest expense, efficiency ratio (FTE), net interest margin (FTE) and net interest spread (FTE) for the applicable periods presented.

    Southside Bancshares, Inc.
    Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited)
    (Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
     
        Three Months Ended   Year ended
          2024       2023       2024       2023  
        Dec 31,   Sep 30,   Jun 30,   Mar 31,   Dec 31,   Dec 31,   Dec 31,
    Reconciliation of return on average common
    equity to return on average tangible common
    equity:    		                            
    Net income   $     21,786     $     20,524     $     24,673     $     21,511     $     17,316     $     88,494     $     86,692  
    After-tax amortization expense               196                 220                 243                 266                 292                 925              1,341  
    Adjusted net income available to common shareholders   $     21,982     $     20,744     $     24,916     $     21,777     $     17,608     $     89,419     $     88,033  
                                 
    Average shareholders’ equity   $   822,234     $   806,230     $   796,698     $   785,054     $   737,675     $   802,618     $   754,098  
    Less: Average intangibles for the period       (203,020 )       (203,288 )       (203,581 )       (203,910 )       (204,267 )       (203,448 )       (204,887 )
       Average tangible shareholders’ equity   $   619,214     $   602,942     $   593,117     $   581,144     $   533,408     $   599,170     $   549,211  
                                 
    Return on average tangible common equity     14.12 %     13.69 %     16.90 %     15.07 %     13.10 %     14.92 %     16.03 %
                                 
    Reconciliation of book value per share to tangible book value per share:                            
    Common equity at end of period   $   811,942     $   805,254     $   800,970     $   787,922     $   773,288     $   811,942     $   773,288  
    Less: Intangible assets at end of period       (202,870 )       (203,119 )       (203,397 )       (203,704 )       (204,041 )       (202,870 )       (204,041 )
    Tangible common shareholders’ equity at end of period   $   609,072     $   602,135     $   597,573     $   584,218     $   569,247     $   609,072     $   569,247  
                                 
    Total assets at end of period   $ 8,517,448     $ 8,362,263     $ 8,357,702     $ 8,353,863     $ 8,284,914     $ 8,517,448     $ 8,284,914  
    Less: Intangible assets at end of period       (202,870 )       (203,119 )       (203,397 )       (203,704 )       (204,041 )       (202,870 )       (204,041 )
    Tangible assets at end of period   $ 8,314,578     $ 8,159,144     $ 8,154,305     $ 8,150,159     $ 8,080,873     $ 8,314,578     $ 8,080,873  
                                 
    Period end tangible equity to period end tangible assets     7.33 %     7.38 %     7.33 %     7.17 %     7.04 %     7.33 %     7.04 %
                                 
    Common shares outstanding end of period           30,379            30,308             30,261            30,284             30,249             30,379             30,249  
    Tangible book value per common share   $      20.05     $      19.87     $      19.75     $      19.29     $      18.82     $      20.05     $      18.82  
                                 
    Reconciliation of efficiency ratio to efficiency ratio (FTE), net interest margin to net interest margin (FTE) and net interest spread to net interest spread (FTE):                            
    Net interest income (GAAP)   $     53,707     $     55,464     $     53,608     $     53,348     $     54,485     $   216,127     $   215,027  
    Tax-equivalent adjustments:                            
    Loans               598                 608                 633                 656                 680              2,495              2,724  
    Tax-exempt investment securities            1,935              2,012              2,051              2,080              2,453              8,078              9,939  
    Net interest income (FTE) (1)           56,240             58,084             56,292             56,084             57,618           226,700           227,690  
    Noninterest income           12,281              8,171             11,557              9,724              2,501             41,733             35,834  
    Nonrecurring income (2)               (25 )            2,797                (576 )                 18              8,376              2,214              7,370  
    Total revenue   $     68,496     $     69,052     $     67,273     $     65,826     $     68,495     $   270,647     $   270,894  
                                 
    Noninterest expense   $     38,159     $     36,332     $     35,765     $     36,881     $     35,183     $   147,137     $   140,578  
    Pre-tax amortization expense              (249 )              (278 )              (307 )              (337  )              (370 )           (1,171 )           (1,697 )
    Nonrecurring expense (3)              (919 )              (219 )                   2                   17                   22             (1,119 )                 78  
    Adjusted noninterest expense   $     36,991     $     35,835     $     35,460     $     36,561     $     34,835     $   144,847     $   138,959  
                                 
    Efficiency ratio     56.08 %     53.94 %     54.90 %     57.95 %     53.30 %     55.69 %     53.81 %
    Efficiency ratio (FTE) (1)     54.00 %     51.90 %     52.71 %     55.54 %     50.86 %     53.52 %     51.30 %
                                 
    Average earning assets   $ 7,913,371     $ 7,823,026     $ 7,881,919     $ 7,882,337     $ 7,633,820     $ 7,875,096     $ 7,361,199  
                                 
    Net interest margin     2.70 %     2.82 %     2.74 %     2.72 %     2.83 %     2.74 %     2.92 %
    Net interest margin (FTE) (1)     2.83 %     2.95 %     2.87 %     2.86 %     2.99 %     2.88 %     3.09 %
                                 
    Net interest spread     1.99 %     2.10 %     2.00 %     2.02 %     2.10 %     2.02 %     2.25 %
    Net interest spread (FTE) (1)     2.12 %     2.23 %     2.13 %     2.16 %     2.26 %     2.16 %     2.42 %
    1. These amounts are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent basis and are non-GAAP measures.
    2. These adjustments may include net gain or loss on sale of securities available for sale, net gain on sale of equity securities, BOLI income related to death benefits realized and other investment income or loss in the periods where applicable.
    3. These adjustments may include foreclosure expenses and branch closure expenses, in the periods where applicable.

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