Category: GlobeNewswire

  • MIL-OSI: Tosyalı Launches one of the World’s Largest Self-Consumption Solar Power Plant Projects

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As one of the leading global green steel producers, with 15 million tons/year crude steel capacity, Tosyalı continues to expand its efforts to produce its energy. Tosyalı invests in cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, and renewable and clean energy sources, adhering to the principle of eco-efficiency.

    Tosyalı is making significant strides toward becoming a fully integrated green steel producer. Tosyalı achieved a global milestone by reaching 235 MW of installed capacity with its SPP project, which covered all its facilities, making it the holder of the world’s largest rooftop solar power installation.

    Tosyalı is embarking on an even larger project, and the company has signed an agreement with GE Vernova and its regional provider Inogen for the first 120 MWp of the 1,2 GW self-consumption SPP project. The first project is scheduled to become operational in 2025, while the 1,2 GW capacity project is targeted for completion in 2027.

    Fuat Tosyalı, Chairman of Tosyalı Holding, announced at Davos 2025: “With this investment, Tosyalı will generate approximately 50% of its self-consumption from solar energy.”

    During his interview at the World Economic Forum, Fuat Tosyalı highlighted, “We continue to invest in advanced clean energy technologies under our vision of ‘Tosyalı for a sustainable life.’ We have taken the first step toward one of the world’s largest self-consumption SPP projects with a capacity of 1,2 GW by initiating the first project in Osmaniye. We are happy to collaborate with GE Vernova, one of the world’s leading companies in this field, and Inogen, Turkey’s leading EPC contractor. These panels will be deployed across SPP sites in eight provinces. By doing so, we aim to meet approximately 50% of our energy needs from solar energy, making us stronger and more independent in energy usage and strengthening our position among the world’s leading green steel producers.”

    Tosyalı’s 1,2 GW project stands out as one of the largest self-consumption-focused projects carried out under a single umbrella in Turkey and worldwide.

    Contact:

    Emre Ersezer

    eersezer@medyaevi.com.tr

    Photo accompanying the announcement: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/17372b3b-1aff-43c0-ab66-2bc8b0b2a007

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  • MIL-OSI: Proposals to Annual General Meeting 2025 concerning the Number of the Board Members, Their Remuneration and Reimbursement of Their Costs, and Nomination of the Board Members

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    eQ Plc Stock Exchange Release
    28 January 2025, at 11:00 am

    Shareholders of eQ Plc, who control over 60 per cent of the outstanding shares and votes, have proposed to the Annual General Meeting to be held at 25 March 2025 concerning the number of members of the Board of Directors, their remuneration and reimbursement of their costs, and the nomination of members of the Board of Directors.

    Proposal relating to number of persons on the Board of Directors

    The shareholders propose no changes to the number of the Board members, i.e. that six persons be elected to the Board of Directors, or five persons, if a person proposed by the shareholders is prevented from being a Board member of the company.

    Decision relating to the compensation of the members of the Board of Directors

    The shareholders propose no changes to the compensation of the Board members, i.e. that the Chair of the Board of Directors receives 5,000 euros per month, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors receives 4,000 euros per month and the members of the Board of Directors receive 3,000 euros per month. In addition, a compensation of 750 euros per meeting is proposed to be paid for all the Board members for each attended Board meeting and travel and accommodation expenses are reimbursed according to the effectual guidelines of eQ Plc.

    Nomination of the Board of Directors

    The shareholders propose that Päivi Arminen, Nicolas Berner, Georg Ehrnrooth, Janne Larma and Tomas von Rettig are re-elected to the Board of Directors and Caroline Bertlin will be elected as a new member to the Board. If one of the persons proposed by the shareholders is prevented from being a Board member of the company, such persons will be elected who are not prevented from being Board members. The term of office of the Board members ends at the close of the next Annual General Meeting.

    Caroline Bertlin (born 1978) is an experienced business leader with vast experience in the Nordics and internationally. Bertlin is based and has spent most of her career in Sweden. Currently she is engaged in strategy and funding of energy infrastructure for Nordion Energi. Prior to that she was the CEO of Nordisk Renting and Managing Director in NatWest Structured Finance (2016-2023). Previously she worked as Head of Restructuring, Turnaround CEO and Project Lead for Strategic projects in the NatWest Group (2009-2015). Earlier experience includes portfolio management and analyst positions within banking and alternative investments. In addition, she is a member of the Board of Nordisk Renting AB (2016-). Caroline Bertlin holds a Master of Science (Economics) degree from Hanken School of Economics.

    All nominees have given their consent to the proposal. In addition, the nominees have indicated that on selection, they will select Georg Ehrnrooth as Chair of the Board of Directors.

    Helsinki, 28 January 2025

    Additional information: Juha Surve, Group General Counsel, tel. +358 9 6817 8733

    Distribution: Nasdaq Helsinki, www.eQ.fi

    eQ Group is a Finnish group of companies specialising in asset management and corporate finance business. eQ Asset Management offers a wide range of asset management services (including private equity funds and real estate asset management) for institutions and individuals. The assets managed by the Group total approximately EUR 13.3 billion. Advium Corporate Finance, which is part of the Group, offers services related to mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions and equity capital markets.

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  • MIL-OSI: Arbitration decision in favour of IDEX Biometrics

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    In the Prospectus published by IDEX Biometrics ASA (“IDEX” or the “Company”) on 13 November 2024, IDEX informed that the Company had requested arbitration at the Oslo Chamber of Commerce concerning a receivable from a customer who had not yet paid. Zwipe AS (“Zwipe”), the customer in question, disclosed in its prospectus dated 4 December 2024 that it was in arbitration regarding a warranty dispute with IDEX related to the delivery of parts communicated in its annual report 2023 and that the total dispute amount was around NOK 7.1 million.

    The Oslo Chamber of Commerce has on 27 January 2025, rendered its decision on the matter, which is a final resolution of the dispute. Zwipe has been ordered to pay USD 702,000 excl. VAT to lDEX plus late payment interest. The warranty counterclaim from Zwipe was dismissed in its entirety. Zwipe was further ordered to compensate IDEX for its legal costs, and pay for the full arbitration costs.

    Zwipe shall pay IDEX the receivable and the award of legal fees within 14 days from the date of the decision.

    This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to MAR article 17 and section 5 -12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This stock exchange release was published by Marianne Bøe, Head of Investor Relations on 28 January 2025 at 10:05 (CET).

    For further information contact:
    Marianne Bøe, Head of Investor Relations, +47 91800186
    Kristian Flaten, CFO, +47 95092322
    E-mail:ir@idexbiometrics.com

    About IDEX Biometrics

    IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSE: IDEX) is a global technology leader in fingerprint biometrics, offering authentication solutions across payments, access control, and digital identity. Our solutions bring convenience, security, peace of mind and seamless user experiences to the world. Built on patented and proprietary sensor technologies, integrated circuit designs, and software, our biometric solutions target card-based applications for payments and digital authentication. As an industry-enabler we partner with leading card manufacturers and technology companies to bring our solutions to market.

    For more information, visit www.idexbiometrics.com

    Trademark Statement
    IDEX, IDEX Biometrics and the IDEX logo are trademarks owned by IDEX Biometrics ASA. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders.

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  • MIL-OSI: 21Shares Adds to its “Core” Suite of Affordable Crypto Exchange-Traded Products with the Launch of the Solana Core Staking ETP (CSOL)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ZURICH, 28 January 2025 – 21Shares AG (“21Shares”), one of the world’s largest issuers of crypto exchange traded products (ETPs), today announced the launch of the 21Shares Solana Core Staking ETP (CSOL) on SIX Swiss Exchange. CSOL joins the 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (CBTC), the 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP (ETHC) and the 21Shares Crypto Basket 10 Core ETP (HOLDX) as the fourth addition to the 21Shares’ “core” suite, which offers investors exposure to cutting-edge crypto technologies at exceptionally low fees.

    Exchange Product Name Ticker ISIN Fee
    SIX Swiss Exchange 21Shares Solana Core Staking ETP CSOL CH1385084384 0.35%

    Solana is one of the top blockchain networks powering innovation, and – due to its high-speed and low fees – Solana is expected to reach an all-time high in Total Locked Value (TLV) in 2025, with net inflows of $1.2billion in 2024. With transaction costs less than $0.01 and an average of 2,400 transactions per second, Solana’s performance has led to a noticeable market shift that puts the network front and center in 2025. In addition, Solana has proven itself in the traditional finance ecosystem, evidenced by PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin processing $13 billion as well as partnerships with Visa and Shopify to enable crypto payments. Further, institutional players like Franklin Templeton and Citibank are adopting Solana, underlining its potential to bridge crypto and traditional finance.1  

    “Launched in 2020, Solana emerged as a clear solution to the outdated technology in the blockchain space. The Solana ecosystem evolved quickly, boasting unparalleled speeds and cost efficiency, making transacting on the network essential,” said Mandy Chiu, Head of Financial Product Development at 21Shares. “21Shares launched the world’s first Solana ETP in 2021. With the launch of CSOL, the firm is continuing to leverage its expertise and track record in crypto, product development savvy and operational excellence in order to provide investors with access to Solana, one of the top growing blockchain networks, at an incredibly affordable cost.”

    With a management fee of 0.35%, CSOL offers innovative and cost-efficient exposure to a leading blockchain shaping the future. 100% physically backed, CSOL also benefits from staking rewards, which are seamlessly generated by adding the yield to the investor’s coin entitlement. By integrating staking rewards into 21Shares ETPs, investors enjoy a potential additional income stream without having to keep their assets locked, enhancing overall returns while maintaining exposure to the respective underlying assets. As of 23 January 2025, the average staking yield for Solana was 6.60%.2

    For more details about the 21Shares Solana Core Staking ETP, including the factsheet, please click here.

    Press Contact

    Audrey Belloff, Head of Global Communications, audrey.belloff@21.co

    About 21Shares

    21Shares is one of the world’s first and largest issuers of crypto exchange traded products. We were founded to make cryptocurrency more accessible to investors, and to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance. In 2018, 21Shares listed the world’s first physically-backed crypto ETP, and we have a six-year track-record of creating crypto exchange-traded funds that are listed on some of the biggest, most-liquid securities exchanges globally. In addition to our six-year track record, 21Shares offers investors best-in-class research and unparalleled client service.

    21Shares is a member of 21.co, a global leader in decentralized finance. For more information, please visit www.21Shares.com.

    DISCLAIMER

    This document is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for securities of 21Shares AG in any jurisdiction. Neither this document nor anything contained herein shall form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any offer or commitment whatsoever or for any other purpose in any jurisdiction. Nothing in this document should be considered investment advice.

    This document and the information contained herein are not for distribution in or into (directly or indirectly) the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan or any other jurisdiction in which the distribution or release would be unlawful.

    This document does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in or into the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan. The securities of 21Shares AG to which these materials relate have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. There will not be a public offering of securities in the United States. Neither the US Securities and Exchange Commission nor any securities regulatory authority of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States has approved or disapproved of an investment in the securities or passed on the accuracy or adequacy of the contents of this presentation. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offence in the United States.

    Within the United Kingdom, this document is only being distributed to and is only directed at: (i) to investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the “Order”); or (ii) high net worth entities, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”); or (iii) persons who fall within Article 43(2) of the Order, including existing members and creditors of the Company or (iv) any other persons to whom this document can be lawfully distributed in circumstances where section 21(1) of the FSMA does not apply. The securities are only available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such securities will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents.

    Exclusively for potential investors in any EEA Member State that has implemented the Prospectus Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 the Issuer’s Base Prospectus (EU) is made available on the Issuer’s website under www.21Shares.com.

    The approval of the Issuer’s Base Prospectus (EU) should not be understood as an endorsement by the SFSA of the securities offered or admitted to trading on a regulated market. Eligible potential investors should read the Issuer’s Base Prospectus (EU) and the relevant Final Terms before making an investment decision in order to understand the potential risks associated with the decision to invest in the securities. You are about to purchase a product that is not simple and may be difficult to understand.

    This document constitutes advertisement within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 and the Swiss Financial Services Act (the “FinSA”) and not a prospectus. The 2024 Base Prospectus of 21Shares AG has been deposited pursuant to article 54(2) FinSA with BX Swiss AG in its function as Swiss prospectus review body within the meaning of article 52 FinSA. The 2024 Base Prospectus and the key information document for any products may be obtained at 21Shares AG’s website (https://21shares.com/ir/prospectus or https://21shares.com/ir/kids).

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    1 Source: 21Shares State of Crypto #13: Market Outlook 2025
    2 Source: Coinbase, as of 23 January 2025

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  • MIL-OSI: Vect-Horus further strengthens leadership with appointment of strategy and finance executive Jérôme Berger to its Board of Directors

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

                                                                            PRESS RELEASE

    • Extensive expertise in finance and venture capital at telecoms firm Orange
    • Brings life sciences experience and serves as Director of several tech companies

    Marseille, France, January 28, 2025 – Vect-Horus, a privately held biotechnology company that designs and develops molecular vectors that facilitate the targeted delivery of therapeutic molecules and imaging agents, today announced the appointment of Jérôme Berger as a member of its Board of Directors. Mr Berger’s vast expertise in strategy, finance, and venture capital in the technology and life sciences sectors will be invaluable to Vect-Horus as the company accelerates its growth and development.

    Bringing over two decades of experience in global finance and strategic leadership, Mr Berger has held pivotal roles at Orange Group, one of the world’s largest telecommunications providers, where he is currently Global Head of Strategy and Venture Capital. He was previously President and Managing Partner of Orange Ventures, where he oversaw investments in cutting-edge technology startups, and also served as Global Head of Financing and Treasury, managing equity and debt markets funding operations and leading infrastructure financing initiatives. This included structuring and executing several multi-billion-dollar international mergers and acquisitions.

    Mr Berger has a deep understanding of life sciences and digital health, serving as Director of several technology companies, including Future4Care, a leading digital health accelerator he co-founded on behalf of Orange in partnership with Sanofi, Capgemini, and Generali.

    “We are thrilled to welcome Jérôme Berger to our Board of Directors, as Vect-Horus is poised to enter its next phase of growth,” said Alexandre Tokay co-founder and CEO of Vect-Horus. “Jérôme’s unparalleled experience in strategy, venture capital and global financing, coupled with his strong background in digital health and life sciences, will be invaluable in supporting the development of Vect-Horus as we aim to revolutionize targeted drug delivery.”

    “I am honored to join the Board of Directors of one of the most advanced biotechnology companies in its domain, which deploys important partnerships with tier1 Pharmaceutical companies and life science actors around the world, promising to improve the lives and conditions of countless current and future patients suffering from CNS diseases or certain cancers, with currently little or no efficient therapeutic solutions.” said Jérôme Berger.

    About Vect-Horus

    Vect-Horus designs and develops vectors that facilitate targeting and delivery of therapeutic or imaging agents to organs, including the brain, and to tumors. Founded in 2005, Vect-Horus is a spin-off of the Institute for Neurophysiopathology (INP, UMR7051, CNRS and Aix Marseille University), formerly headed by Dr Michel Khrestchatisky, co-founder of the company. Vect-Horus has 42 employees (most in R&D).

    To learn more about Vect-Horus, visit www.vect-horus.com.

    Contacts

        For more information, please contact Vect-Horus

        Emmanuelle Bettendorf, BD & Alliance Management,

        Vect-Horus contact@vect-horus.com

        Media Relations

        Sophie Baumont, Cohesion Bureau – sophie.baumont@cohesionbureau.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Implementation of share buyback programme

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Nasdaq Copenhagen
    Euronext Dublin
    London Stock Exchange
    Danish FSA
    Other stakeholders

    Date    28 January 2025

    Implementation of share buyback programme

    In accordance with the corporate announcement pf 20 November 2024, the bank will implement a new share buyback programme of DKK 500 million for cancellation at a future general meeting.

    The share buyback programme is based on the general authority which the bank’s annual general meeting of 28 February 2024 granted to the board of directors, enabling the bank to acquire its own shares.

    The share buyback programme runs in the period 28 January 2025 up to and including 28 May 2025 provided that the forthcoming annual general meeting, to be held on 5 March 2024, gives the board a new authority to permit the bank to acquire its own shares.

    During the period the bank will thus buy back its own shares for a total of up to DKK 500 million under the programme, but to a maximum of 800,000 shares.

    The share buyback programme will be implemented in compliance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016, which together constitute the Safe Harbour rules.

    The bank may suspend or stop the buyback of shares at any time, in which event a corporate announcement will be issued.

    The conditions for the share buyback programme are as follows:

    • The purpose of the share buyback is to adjust the bank’s capital structure.
    • Ringkjøbing Landbobank has appointed Danske Bank lead manager of the share buyback programme. Danske Bank will make all trading decisions independently, without influence from Ringkjøbing Landbobank, and will purchase shares within the published limits.
    • The maximum amount that Ringkjøbing Landbobank may pay for shares purchased under the programme is DKK 500 million, while the maximum number of shares which it may acquire under the programme is 800,000.
    • Ringkjøbing Landbobank may not purchase shares at a price exceeding the higher of (i) the price of the latest independent transaction; or (ii) the highest bid from an independent buyer on Nasdaq Copenhagen at the time of the transaction.
    • The total number of shares that Ringkjøbing Landbobank may purchase on a single trading day cannot exceed 25% of the average daily traded volume over the preceding 20 trading days on Nasdaq Copenhagen.
    • Ringkjøbing Landbobank will issue a separate weekly announcement to Nasdaq Copenhagen, in both aggregated and detailed form, stating the number and value of the shares it has purchased.

    Yours faithfully

    Ringkjøbing Landbobank

    John Fisker
    CEO

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  • MIL-OSI: The Saudi Capital Market Authority: Allowing Foreign Investment in Real Estate Listed Companies Operating in Makkah and Madinah

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has announced that foreigners are allowed to invest in Saudi listed companies in the Saudi capital market that own real estate within the boundaries of the cities of Makkah and Madinah, starting today. This follows the approval of the Controls for the Exclusion of Companies Listed in the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) from the Meaning of the Phrase (Non-Saudi) in accordance with the Law of Real Estate Ownership and Investment by Non-Saudis.

    Through this announcement, the Capital Market Authority aims to stimulate investment, enhance the attractiveness and efficiency of the capital market, and strengthen its regional and international competitiveness while supporting the local economy. This includes attracting foreign capital and providing the necessary liquidity for current and future projects in Makkah and Madinah through the investment products available in the Saudi market, positioning it as a key funding source for these distinctive developmental projects.

    According to the approved controls, foreign investment in companies owning real estate within the boundaries of Makkah and Madinah will be limited to shares of these Saudi companies listed on the Saudi capital market, convertible debt instruments, or both. However, the ownership of natural and legal persons jointly who do not hold Saudi nationality shall not exceed 49% of the company’s shares. An exception applies to strategic foreign investors, who are not permitted to own shares or convertible debt instruments in these companies.

    The approved Controls allow non-Saudi investors to benefit from the economic advantages of existing and future projects without violating the relevant laws, regulations, and instructions, particularly the Law of Real Estate Ownership and Investment by Non-Saudis, whether during the companies’ operations or liquidation.

    At the same time, according to the Controls, CMA grants Saudi listed companies the right to acquire ownership, easement, or usufruct rights over properties allocated for their headquarters or branch offices within Makkah and Madinah. This is contingent upon the property being fully utilized for this purpose and in accordance with the Exclusion Controls exemption regulations under the Law of Real Estate Ownership and Investment by Non-Saudis.

    It is worth noting that the Capital Market Authority has undertaken, and continues to implement, numerous efforts and measures to enhance the attractiveness of the Saudi capital market and facilitate the entry of foreign investors, both directly and indirectly. These efforts include allowing foreign residents to directly invest in the Saudi stock market, enabling foreign investors to access the market through swap agreements, permitting qualified foreign capital institutions to invest in listed securities, allowing foreign strategic investors to acquire strategic stakes in listed companies, and enabling foreign investors to directly invest in debt instruments. These initiatives reflect the completeness and diversity of the capital market’s funding options available for projects in Makkah and Madinah.

    In 2021, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) allowed non-Saudis to subscribe to real estate funds investing within the boundaries of Makkah and Madinah. This move contributed to the reliance on the capital market as a diverse financing channel and supported the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to make the Saudi capital market attractive to both local and foreign investments.

    The approval of the Controls came after the CMA published on 15 November 2023, the “Regulations of Foreign Investors’ Ownership of Shares in Saudi Listed Companies that have Investment Properties in Makkah and Madinah” on the Unified Electronic Platform for Consulting the Public and Government Entities (Public Consultation Platform “Istitlaa”), affiliated with the National Competitiveness Center (NCC), and the CMA’s website for public consultation for the purpose of approving the final text.

    The Controls for Foreign Investors’ Ownership of Shares in Saudi Listed Companies that have Investment Properties in Makkah and Madinah can be viewed via the following link:

    Controls for the Exclusion of Companies Listed in the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) from the Meaning of the Phrase (Non-Saudi) in accordance with the Law of Real Estate Ownership and Investment by Non-Saudis​

    Contact Information: معلومات التواصل:
    Capital Market Authority
    Communication & Investor Protection Division
    +966114906009
    +966557666932
    Media@cma.org.sa
    www.cma.org.sa
    هيئة السوق المالية
    الإدارة العامة للتواصل وحماية المستثمر
    +966114906009
    +966557666932
    Media@cma.org.sa
    www.cma.org.sa

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  • MIL-OSI: Share buyback programme – conclusion

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Nasdaq Copenhagen
    Euronext Dublin
    London Stock Exchange
    Danish Financial Supervisory Authority
    Other stakeholders

    28 January 2025

    Share buyback programme – conclusion

    Part II of the share buyback programme amounts to DKK 775 million of the total DKK 1,525 million share buyback programme has now been completed and exercised to the sum of DKK 775 million. The combined share buyback programme has been exercised to the sum of DKK 1,525 million. The buybacks for Part II were executed in the period from 28 June 2024 up to and including 27 January 2025.

    Parts I and II of the share buyback programme are implemented in compliance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016, which together constitute the Safe Harbour rules.

    The following transactions were made under Part II of the share buyback programme in the period from the last corporate announcement until conclusion:

    Date Number of shares Average purchase price (DKK) Total purchased under the pro-gramme (DKK)
    Total in accordance with the last announcement 680,007 1,134.30 771,329,778
    27 January 2025 3,135 1,169.05 3,664,972
    Total under the share buyback programme, Part II 683,142 1,134.46 774,994,749
           
    Bought back under share buyback programme, Part I, executed in the period 1 February 2024 – 27 June 2024 631,900 1,186.82 749,953,400
    Total bought back 1,315,042 1,159.62 1,524,948,149

    With the transactions stated above and after the conclusion of Part II of the share buyback programme, Ringkjøbing Landbobank now owns the following numbers of its own shares, excluding the bank’s trading portfolio and investments made on behalf of customers:

    • 1,315,042 shares under the above share buyback programme totalling DKK 1,525 million corresponding to 4.9 % of the bank’s share capital.

    Cancellation of the shares bought will be recommended at the bank’s annual general meeting in 2025.

    In accordance with the above regulation etc., the transactions related to the share buyback programme on the stated reporting days are attached to this corporate announcement in detailed form.

    Yours sincerely

    Ringkjøbing Landbobank

    John Fisker
    CEO

    Detailed list of transactions on the above reporting days

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  • MIL-OSI: Haffner Energy, LanzaJet, and LanzaTech Join Forces to Unlock Alcohol-To-Jet SAF Production from Biomass Residues

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VITRY-LE-FRANÇOIS, France and CHICAGO, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    Haffner Energy, a leading advanced solid biomass-to-clean fuels solutions provider, LanzaTech, a carbon management company providing a differentiated syngas-to-ethanol solution, and LanzaJet, the leading ethanol-to-jet technology company and fuels producer, announce today they are working together to explore joint biomass-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects covering the entire production value chain.

    The three companies are exploring SAF production opportunities, including the development of commercial plants, joint technology licenses, and offtake opportunities as they become available, and funding support and/or investment in specific SAF projects.

    The three companies together demonstrate the type of partnership and technology alignment this industry will need to be successful in meeting the global demands of aviation,” says LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis. “CirculAir™, the joint product between LanzaJet and LanzaTech, brings together our proprietary technologies to create low-carbon SAF from a variety of feedstocks, including discreet biomass sources. The technology developed by Haffner Energy further opens new opportunities for additional SAF production because it is biomass-agnostic.

    France-based Haffner Energy relies on its 31-years of experience to design, manufacture, supply, license, and operate proprietary disruptive clean fuels solutions using all types of biomass residues wet or dry, including agricultural and municipal waste.

    LanzaJet, a U.S.-based company with operations around the world, has a leading, exclusive, and patented Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology. LanzaJet is backed by global airport operator group Aéroports de Paris (ADP), British Airways, Airbus, Southwest Airlines and Microsoft, among others. In 2024 LanzaJet was named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, and opened the world’s first commercial-scale ATJ plant in the U.S.

    LanzaTech is a proven leader in commercial-scale carbon management solutions, with operations worldwide that transform waste carbon into valuable raw materials, such as ethanol. Ethanol is the essential input required to produce SAF through the ATJ pathway. LanzaTech’s waste-based ethanol provides a tremendous resource for the scalability of the ATJ pathway and CirculAir™, the initiative unveiled last year by LanzaTech and LanzaJet, formally brings together both companies’ technologies into one integrated solution to take advantage of the immense opportunity in using waste-based feedstocks for SAF production.

    LanzaTech’s extensive experience using synthetic gas (syngas) as a feedstock to produce ethanol coupled with the proven flexibility of Haffner Energy’s proprietary technology to use a wide array of biomass residues to produce syngas, creates a strong foundation upon which to connect LanzaJet’s ATJ technology. The combination of the three companies’ technology unlocks a compelling pipeline of opportunities to develop and build multiple profitable projects together.

    “We are excited to team up with LanzaTech and LanzaJet to develop our first SAF projects together, says Haffner Energy co-founder and CEO Philippe Haffner. We’re confident that CirculAir™ is an exciting pathway, and we look forward to growing our global pipeline together thanks to our combined technologies.”

    Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, Chair and CEO of LanzaTech, and Board Chair of LanzaJet, stated, “The powerful combination of CirculAir and Haffner Energy’s technologies widens the range of waste-based feedstocks able to be used to meet growing SAF demand. Together, our technologies and teaming can drive innovation and economic growth through advanced technology. This partnership is about more than just fuel production; it’s about creating well-paid jobs in rural areas, generating additional value from agricultural and forestry waste, and building new refineries that can bolster local economies.”

    About Haffner Energy

    Haffner Energy designs, manufactures, supplies, and operates biofuel and hydrogen solutions using biomass residues. Its innovative, patented thermolysis technology produces Sustainable Aviation Fuel, as well as renewable gas, hydrogen, and methanol. The company also contributes to regenerating the planet through the co-production of biogenic CO2 and biochar. A family-owned company co-founded 31 years ago by Marc and Philippe Haffner, Haffner Energy has been working from the outset to decarbonize industry and all forms of mobility, as well as governments and local communities. Further information is available at https://​www.haffner-energy.com.

    About LanzaJet

    LanzaJet is a leading alternative fuels technology and engineering company with a patented Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology, LanzaJet is creating an opportunity for future generations by catalyzing the deployment of SAF and other energy solutions capable of building new industries, creating next generation jobs, and transforming the global economy. LanzaJet was named to TIME100 Most Influential Companies list in 2024. The company is backed by investors and supporters including: LanzaTech, Suncor, Mitsui, Shell, British Airways, All Nippon Airways, Microsoft, Breakthrough Energy, Southwest Airlines, MUFG, Groupe ADP and Airbus. Further information is available at https://​www.lanzajet​.com/.

    About LanzaTech

    LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) is the carbon recycling company transforming waste carbon into sustainable fuels, chemicals, materials, and protein for everyday products. Using its bio-recycling technology, LanzaTech captures carbon generated by energy-intensive industries at the source, preventing it from being emitted into the air. LanzaTech then gives that captured carbon a new life as a clean replacement for virgin fossil carbon in everything from household cleaners and clothing fibers to packaging and fuels. By partnering with companies across the global supply chain like ArcelorMittal, Coty, Craghoppers, and LanzaJet, LanzaTech is paving the way for a circular carbon economy. For more information about LanzaTech, visit https://lanzatech.com.

    Media relations

    Haffner Energy
    Laetitia Mailhes
    laetitia.mailhes@haffner-energy.com
    +33 (0)6 07 12 96 76

    LanzaJet
    Meg Whitty
    meg.whitty@lanzajet.com
    +1 (515) 554 4244

    LanzaTech
    Kit McDonnell
    press@lanzatech.com
    +1 (630) 205-5800

    Investor relations

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    investisseurs@haffner-energy.com

    LanzaTech
    investor.relations@lanzatech.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Euronext to acquire Nasdaq’s Nordic power futures business

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Euronext to acquire Nasdaq’s Nordic power futures business

    Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris / New York – 28 January 2025 – Euronext (Euronext: ENX), the leading European capital market infrastructure, and Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ), a leading transatlantic market operator and global technology company, today announced the signing of a binding agreement under which Euronext will acquire Nasdaq’s Nordic power futures business, subject to receipt of applicable regulatory approvals.

    The agreement entails the transfer of existing open positions in Nasdaq’s Nordic power derivatives, currently held in Nasdaq Clearing, to Euronext Clearing, with approval of the members. Trading of power futures will be operated from Euronext Amsterdam and will be cleared through Euronext Clearing. Nasdaq Clearing AB, Nasdaq Oslo ASA, and their respective infrastructure are not included in the sale. Nasdaq will continue to operate its European Markets Services business and multi-asset clearinghouse.

    The anticipated combination of Euronext Nord Pool’s market initiative with Nasdaq’s Nordic power futures business is fully aligned with Euronext’s “Innovate for Growth 2027” strategic priority to expand in power and accelerates the delivery of Euronext’s power futures ambitions. The transaction complies with Euronext’s capital allocation policy and will be fully financed with existing cash.

    Camille Beudin, Euronext Head of Diversified Services, said: “Euronext, with its strong presence in the Nordics and efficient integrated trading and clearing setup, is in an excellent position to deliver a long-standing and liquid power futures market for the Nordic and Baltic region. The acquisition of Nasdaq’s Nordic power futures is a major accelerator for our power futures ambition and positions Euronext as a leading player for trading and hedging of power in Europe.”

    Roland Chai, President of European Markets at Nasdaq, said: “Nasdaq’s European multi-asset class market infrastructure is an integral part of our business as an operator of transatlantic markets. This transaction will further sharpen our focus on strategic growth areas as we lead the European capital markets with strong client commitment, state of the art infrastructure for multi-asset class trading and clearing, and expertise in sustainability solutions. We are pleased that Euronext can offer a compatible power product structure and are confident that it will provide our members with the scale and expertise needed to further their power businesses.”

    In August 2024, Euronext and Nord Pool announced their plan to launch a Nordic and Baltic power futures market that addresses the need expressed by the market to have a long-standing, sustainable market infrastructure committed to developing secure power futures trading in the Nordic and Baltic regions. Client testing for the Euronext Nord Pool power futures offering will open in March 2025. The infrastructure created as part of this project is expected to go live in June 2025 and will be able to support the existing Nasdaq Nordic power futures business.

    Euronext and Nasdaq intend to work closely together to ensure a smooth migration of Nasdaq’s Nordic power futures in the first half of 2026. Until the migration is completed, Nasdaq will continue to operate its Nordic power futures business as usual. On receipt of the required approvals, Nasdaq will inform the market about the timing for the transfer of existing open positions to Euronext and Nasdaq will exit its commodities business post migration. No financial details of the transaction are disclosed.

    CONTACTS – EURONEXT  

    ANALYSTS & INVESTORS ir@euronext.com

    Investor Relations        Aurélie Cohen         

            Judith Stein        +33 6 15 23 91 97          

    MEDIA – mediateam@euronext.com 

    Europe        Aurélie Cohen         +33 1 70 48 24 45   

            Andrea Monzani         +39 02 72 42 62 13 

    Belgium        Marianne Aalders         +32 26 20 15 01                 

    France, Corporate        Flavio Bornancin-Tomasella        +33 1 70 48 24 45                 

    Ireland        Andrea Monzani         +39 02 72 42 62 13                 

    Italy         Ester Russom         +39 02 72 42 67 56                 

    The Netherlands        Marianne Aalders         +31 20 721 41 33                 

    Norway         Cathrine Lorvik Segerlund        +47 41 69 59 10                 

    Nord Pool        Irene Zeier        +47 905 79 250

    Nord Pool        Stuart Disbrey         +44 7887 409 044

    Portugal         Sandra Machado        +351 91 777 68 97                

    Corporate Services        Coralie Patri         +33 7 88 34 27 44                                         

    CONTACTS – NASDAQ

    ANALYSTS & INVESTORS Ato.Garrett@nasdaq.com

    Investor Relations        Ato Garrett        +1 212 401 8737

    MEDIA – Hampus.Stenberg@nasdaq.com 

    European Market Services        Hampus Stenberg         +46 73 449 64 31   

    About Euronext

    Euronext is the leading European capital market infrastructure, covering the entire capital markets value chain, from listing, trading, clearing, settlement and custody, to solutions for issuers and investors. Euronext runs MTS, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets, and Nord Pool, the European power market. Euronext also provides clearing and settlement services through Euronext Clearing and its Euronext Securities CSDs in Denmark, Italy, Norway, and Portugal.

    As of December 2024, Euronext’s regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, and Portugal host over 1,800 listed issuers with around €6 trillion in market capitalisation, a strong blue-chip franchise and the largest global centre for debt and fund listings. With a diverse domestic and international client base, Euronext handles 25% of European lit equity trading. Its products include equities, FX, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities and indices.

    For the latest news, go to euronext.com or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

    About Nasdaq

    Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. We aspire to deliver world-leading platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of the global economy. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software, exchange capabilities, and client-centric services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence. To learn more about the company, technology solutions and career opportunities, visit us on LinkedIn, on X @Nasdaq, or at www.nasdaq.com.

    CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    This communication contains forward-looking information related to Nasdaq and the proposed sale of the Nasdaq Nordic power futures business by an affiliate of Nasdaq to an affiliate of Euronext, which transaction involves substantial risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. When used in this communication, words such as “will”, “enable”, “intends”, “plans”, “expected” and similar expressions and any other statements that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this communication include, among other things, statements about the potential benefits of the proposed transaction, including statements relating to expectations of future operating results and financial performance, the anticipated timing of closing of the proposed transaction, preparations for the transfers of open interest and the actions of Nasdaq after the closing. Risks and uncertainties include, among other things, risks related to the ability of Nasdaq to consummate the proposed transaction on a timely basis or at all; Nasdaq’s ability to secure regulatory approvals on the terms expected, in a timely manner or at all; the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, including the possibility that the expected benefits from the proposed transaction will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; risks related to diverting management’s attention from Nasdaq’s ongoing business operations; the negative effects of the announcement or the consummation of the proposed transaction on the market price of Nasdaq’s common stock or on Nasdaq’s operating results; significant transaction costs; unknown liabilities; the risk of litigation or regulatory actions related to the proposed transaction; and the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on Nasdaq’s business relationships, operating results, and business generally.

    Further information on these and other risks and uncertainties relating to Nasdaq can be found in its reports filed on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and in other filings Nasdaq makes with the SEC from time to time and available at www.sec.gov. These documents are also available under the Investor Relations section of Nasdaq’s website at http://ir.nasdaq.com/investor-relations. The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date hereof. Nasdaq disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

    Disclaimer

    This press release is for information purposes only: it is not a recommendation to engage in investment activities and is provided “as is”, without representation or warranty of any kind. While all reasonable care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the content, Euronext does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Euronext will not be held liable for any loss or damages of any nature ensuing from using, trusting or acting on information provided. No information set out or referred to in this publication may be regarded as creating any right or obligation. The creation of rights and obligations in respect of financial products that are traded on the exchanges operated by Euronext’s subsidiaries shall depend solely on the applicable rules of the market operator. All proprietary rights and interest in or connected with this publication shall vest in Euronext. This press release speaks only as of this date. Euronext refers to Euronext N.V. and its affiliates. Information regarding trademarks and intellectual property rights of Euronext is available at www.euronext.com/terms-use.

    © 2025, Euronext N.V. – All rights reserved. 

    The Euronext Group processes your personal data in order to provide you with information about Euronext (the “Purpose”). With regard to the processing of this personal data, Euronext will comply with its obligations under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and Council of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation, “GDPR”), and any applicable national laws, rules and regulations implementing the GDPR, as provided in its privacy statement available at: www.euronext.com/privacy-policy. In accordance with the applicable legislation you have rights with regard to the processing of your personal data: for more information on your rights, please refer to: www.euronext.com/data_subjects_rights_request_information. To make a request regarding the processing of your data or to unsubscribe from this press release service, please use our data subject request form at connect2.euronext.com/form/data-subjects-rights-request or email our Data Protection Officer at dpo@euronext.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: NBPE Announces December Monthly NAV Estimate

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, CANADA, ITALY, DENMARK, JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, OR TO ANY NATIONAL OF SUCH JURISDICTIONS

    St Peter Port, Guernsey        28 January 2025

    NB Private Equity Partners (NBPE), the $1.2bn1, FTSE 250, listed private equity investment company managed by Neuberger Berman, today announces its 31 December 2024 monthly NAV estimate.

    NAV Highlights (31 December 2024)

    • NAV per share was $26.91 (£21.49), a total return of (2.2%) in the month
    • Year to date NAV TR of (0.8%) (based on 31 December 2023 final numbers and 31 December 2024 monthly estimate)
    • NBPE expects to receive additional updated Q4 2024 financial information which will be incorporated in the monthly NAV updates in the coming weeks
    • $283 million of available liquidity at 31 December 2024
    As of 31 December 2024 2024 3 years 5 years 10 years
    NAV TR (USD)*
    Annualised
    (0.8%) (6.1%)
    (2.1%)
    65.0%
    10.5%
    160.2%
    10.0%
    MSCI World TR (USD)*
    Annualised
    19.2% 22.0%
    6.9%
    73.9%
    11.7%
    171.9%
    10.5%
    Share price TR (GBP)*
    Annualised
    (1.1%) (2.3%)
    (0.8%)
    62.1%
    10.1%
    231.2%
    12.7%
    FTSE All-Share TR (GBP)*
    Annualised
    9.5% 18.5%
    5.8%
    26.5%
    4.8%
    81.9%
    6.2%

    * All NBPE performance figures assume re-investment of dividends on the ex-dividend date and reflect cumulative returns over the relevant time periods shown, measured against the 31 December audited results at the beginning of the period. Three-year, five-year and ten-year annualised returns are presented for USD NAV, MSCI World (USD), GBP Share Price and FTSE All-Share (GBP) Total Returns.

    Portfolio Update to 31 December 2024

    NAV performance during the month driven by:

    • 0.8% NAV decrease ($10 million) from the receipt of private company valuation information
    • 0.5% NAV decrease ($6 million) from negative FX movements
    • 0.7% NAV decrease ($9 million) from the value of quoted holdings (which now constitute 6% of portfolio fair value)
    • 0.2% NAV decrease ($3 million) attributable to expense accruals

    Realisations from the portfolio

    • $179 million of realisations received in 2024. Driven by full exits of Cotiviti, Safefleet, Melissa & Doug, FV Hospital and Syniti, partial realisations of Action and Qpark as well as full and partial realisations of quoted holdings and income investments

    $283 million of total liquidity at 31 December 2024

    • $73 million of cash and liquid investments with $210 million of undrawn credit line available

    Four new investments completed in 2024; $104 million invested in 2024 in new and follow-on investments

    • $25 million invested in FDH Aero, a leading parts distributor to the aerospace and defense industry
    • $38 million invested into two U.S. healthcare businesses, Benecon and Zeus
    • $30 million investment in Mariner Wealth Advisors, a financial services firm
    • $11 million of additional new and follow on investments

    Portfolio Valuation

    The fair value of NBPE’s portfolio as of 31 December 2024 was based on the following information:

    • 7% of the portfolio was valued as of 31 December 2024
      • 6% in public securities
      • 1% in private direct investments
    • 1% of the portfolio was valued as of 30 November 2024
      • 1% in private direct investments
    • 92% of the portfolio was valued as of 30 September 2024
      • 91% in private direct investments
      • 1% in private funds

    For further information, please contact:

    NBPE Investor Relations        +44 (0) 20 3214 9002
    Luke Mason        NBPrivateMarketsIR@nb.com  

    Kaso Legg Communications        +44 (0)20 3882 6644

    Charles Gorman        nbpe@kl-communications.com
    Luke Dampier
    Charlotte Francis

    Supplementary Information (as at 31 December 2024)

    Company Name Vintage Lead Sponsor Sector Fair Value ($m) % of FV
    Action 2020 3i Consumer 65.6 5.2%
    Osaic 2019 Reverence Capital Financial Services 62.7 4.9%
    Solenis 2021 Platinum Equity Industrials 61.3 4.8%
    BeyondTrust 2018 Francisco Partners Technology / IT 45.6 3.6%
    Branded Cities Network 2017 Shamrock Capital Communications / Media 38.3 3.0%
    Monroe Engineering 2021 AEA Investors Industrials 38.2 3.0%
    Business Services Company* 2017 Not Disclosed Business Services 38.1 3.0%
    GFL (NYSE: GFL) 2018 BC Partners Business Services 35.5 2.8%
    True Potential 2022 Cinven Financial Services 32.1 2.5%
    Staples 2017 Sycamore Partners Business Services 31.6 2.5%
    Kroll 2020 Further Global / Stone Point Financial Services 31.4 2.5%
    Marquee Brands 2014 Neuberger Berman Consumer 31.2 2.5%
    Mariner 2024 Leonard Green & Partners Financial Services 30.0 2.4%
    FDH Aero 2024 Audax Group Industrials 29.1 2.3%
    Fortna 2017 THL Industrials 28.7 2.3%
    Viant 2018 JLL Partners Healthcare 27.2 2.1%
    Stubhub 2020 Neuberger Berman Consumer 26.5 2.1%
    Agiliti 2019 THL Healthcare 25.3 2.0%
    Benecon 2024 TA Associates Healthcare 25.1 2.0%
    Solace Systems 2016 Bridge Growth Partners Technology / IT 24.4 1.9%
    Engineering 2020 NB Renaissance / Bain Capital Technology / IT 24.0 1.9%
    Addison Group 2021 Trilantic Capital Partners Business Services 23.8 1.9%
    USI 2017 KKR Financial Services 22.2 1.8%
    Auctane 2021 Thoma Bravo Technology / IT 21.9 1.7%
    Excelitas 2022 AEA Investors Industrials 21.9 1.7%
    Qpark 2017 KKR Transportation 21.3 1.7%
    AutoStore (OB.AUTO) 2019 THL Industrials 20.4 1.6%
    CH Guenther 2021 Pritzker Private Capital Consumer 20.2 1.6%
    Renaissance Learning 2018 Francisco Partners Technology / IT 19.7 1.6%
    Bylight 2017 Sagewind Partners Technology / IT 19.5 1.5%
    Total Top 30 Investments                             $942.7 74.4%

    *Undisclosed company due to confidentiality provisions.

    Geography % of Portfolio
    North America 79%
    Europe 20%
    Asia / Rest of World 1%
    Total Portfolio 100%
       
    Industry % of Portfolio
    Tech, Media & Telecom 22%
    Consumer / E-commerce 20%
    Industrials / Industrial Technology 17%
    Financial Services 16%
    Business Services 12%
    Healthcare 8%
    Other 4%
    Energy 1%
    Total Portfolio 100%
       
    Vintage Year % of Portfolio
    2016 & Earlier 10%
    2017 19%
    2018 15%
    2019 12%
    2020 12%
    2021 17%
    2022 5%
    2023 2%
    2024 8%
    Total Portfolio 100%

    About NB Private Equity Partners Limited
    NBPE invests in direct private equity investments alongside market leading private equity firms globally. NB Alternatives Advisers LLC (the “Investment Manager”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, is responsible for sourcing, execution and management of NBPE. The vast majority of direct investments are made with no management fee / no carried interest payable to third-party GPs, offering greater fee efficiency than other listed private equity companies. NBPE seeks capital appreciation through growth in net asset value over time while paying a bi-annual dividend.

    LEI number: 213800UJH93NH8IOFQ77

    About Neuberger Berman
    Neuberger Berman is an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager founded in 1939 with over 2,800 employees in 26 countries. The firm manages $508 billion of equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals. Neuberger Berman’s investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental research and engaged ownership. The firm’s leadership in stewardship and sustainable investing is recognized by the PRI based on its consecutive above median reporting assessment results. Neuberger Berman has been named by Pensions & Investments as the #1 or #2 Best Place to Work in Money Management for each of the last eleven years (firms with more than 1,000 employees). Visit www.nb.com for more information. Data as of 31 December 2024, unless otherwise noted.


    1Based on net asset value.

    This press release appears as a matter of record only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any security.

    NBPE is established as a closed-end investment company domiciled in Guernsey. NBPE has received the necessary consent of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission. The value of investments may fluctuate. Results achieved in the past are no guarantee of future results. This document is not intended to constitute legal, tax or accounting advice or investment recommendations. Prospective investors are advised to seek expert legal, financial, tax and other professional advice before making any investment decision. Statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, opinions and beliefs of NBPE’s investment manager. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. Additionally, this document contains “forward-looking statements.” Actual events or results or the actual performance of NBPE may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such targets or forward-looking statements.

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  • MIL-OSI: Quadient Teams Up with Buzz Bingo to Bring Convenient Parcel Lockers to Bingo Clubs Across the UK

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, announces a partnership with Buzz Bingo to deploy Parcel Pending by Quadient automated lockers in 35 of its 81 bingo clubs across the UK, with plans for further installations in the future. This collaboration enhances parcel collection, delivery, and return convenience while improving the customer experience at Buzz Bingo locations.

    Buzz Bingo is the UK’s largest bingo operator, managing high street clubs nationwide. These clubs foster a vibrant community where friends and family come together, making them an ideal setting to introduce convenient and secure parcel services. Quadient is a rapidly growing network of intelligent lockers accepting deliveries and returns from major carriers such as Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, and UPS. The lockers also support innovative services such as convenient key drop-offs with Keynest.

    Katia Bourgeais Crémel, Director, Lockers Automation for Europe at Quadient, said: “We’re thrilled to bring our intelligent lockers to Buzz Bingo clubs, offering a secure and user-friendly solution for parcel collection. This collaboration enhances the experience for Buzz Bingo members, encourages more visitors, and supports sustainable last-mile delivery solutions. By making parcel delivery more accessible, we are also strengthening connections within local communities and look forward to seeing how this partnership evolves. This is another successful step forward in the expansion of our open locker network across the UK, as we continue to seek new partnerships to provide safe and convenient parcel collection and drop-off solutions to everyone.”

    Quadient continues to expand its locker network across key markets in the United States, Japan, and Europe. With more than 25,000 units now installed worldwide, the company is steadily progressing toward its long-term goal of deploying 40,000 units globally by 2030. Learn more at parcelpending.com.

    About Quadient®
    Quadient is a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections through digital and physical channels. Quadient supports businesses of all sizes in their digital transformation and growth journey, unlocking operational efficiency and creating meaningful customer experiences. Listed in compartment B of Euronext Paris (QDT) and part of the CAC® Mid & Small and EnterNext® Tech 40 indices, Quadient shares are eligible for PEA-PME investing. For more information about Quadient, visit www.quadient.com.

    Contacts

    Sandy Armstrong, Sterling Kilgore Joe Scolaro, Quadient         
    Director of Media & Communications Global Press Relations Manager
    +1-630-699-8979 +1 203-301-3673
    sarmstrong@sterlingkilgore.com j.scolaro@quadient.com
       

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  • MIL-OSI: Netcompany – Interim report for the 12 months ended 31 December 2024 and Annual Report 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company announcement
    No. 06/2025

                                                     28 January 2025

    Continued growth and margin improvement in a challenging market
    Summary full year 2024

    • For the full year, Netcompany grew revenue by 7.6% (constant 7.4%) to DKK 6,540.6m, in line with guidance.
    • Adjusted EBITDA was DKK 1,097.9m in 2024 compared to DKK 901.2m in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 16.8% for 2024 (constant 16.9%) compared to 14.8% in 2023.
    • Average workforce increased to 8,007 FTEs.
    • Free cash flow in 2024 was DKK 821.1m compared to DKK 552.1m in 2023.
    • Cash conversion ratio increased to 147.1% in 2024 from 135.1% in 2023.
    • Debt leverage was 1.2x.
    • For 2025, Netcompany expects revenue growth in constant currencies of between 5% and 10% and adjusted EBITDA margin measured in constant currencies is expected to be between 16% and 19%.

    Performance highlights Q4

    • Revenue increased by 6% to DKK 1,678.2m in reported currencies and by 5.7% in constant currencies.
    • Adjusted EBITDA increased 12.8% to DKK 275.3m in Q4. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 16.4% (constant 16.5%) compared to 15.4% in Q4 2023.
    • Average workforce increased by 484 FTEs to 8,249 FTEs.
    • Free cash flow was DKK 532.4m.  
    • Cash conversion ratio (tax normalised) was 407.8%.

    We realised revenue growth of 7.6% (constant 7.4%) and adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.8% (constant 16.9%) in 2024, which was another year of high macro and geopolitically uncertainty.

    I am pleased to see the impacts of our significant investment into our operation materialising in continued growth and an improvement of more than 53% in our earnings compared to last year. This, combined with the significant work spent on business development in the last quarter of the year comforts me in Netcompany’s ability to deliver continued growth and margin expansion going forward.

    During the year we have welcomed more than 1,700 new employees to our Group and at the end of 2024 we were more than 8,250 impressive individuals whom, together with our customers, will pave the way forward for continued success – for all parties.

    Despite the continued uncertainty on both macro and geopolitical matters we expect to grow between 5% and 10%, and deliver an adjusted EBITDA margin of between 16% and 19% in 2025. At the same time, we reiterate our mid-term adjusted EBITDA margin target of 20%, but defer the timing for realising DKK 8.5bn in revenue to 2027. We remain committed to a total redistribution of cash of at least DKK 2bn to our shareholders by 2026, however, due to ongoing strategic considerations we are not initiating a new share buyback programme at this particular point in time.

    These are truly exiting times, and I look forward to continue to grow Netcompany successfully with all our stakeholders in 2025.”

    André Rogaczewski,
    Netcompany CEO and Co-founder

    Financial overview
    For full details on financial performance, see enclosed Company announcement Q4 2024 and Annual Report 2024 (incl. iXBRL)

    Conference details
    In connection with the publication of the results for Q4 2024, Netcompany will host a conference call on 28 January 2025 at 11.00 CET.

    The conference call will be held in English and can be followed live via the company’s website; www.netcompany.com

    Dial-in details for investors and analysts
    DK: +45 7876 8490
    UK: +44 203 769 6819
    US: +1 646 787 0157
    PIN: 598046

    Webcast Player URL: https://netcompany-as.eventcdn.net/events/annual-report-2024

    Additional information
    For additional information, please contact:

    Netcompany Group A/S
    Thomas Johansen, CFO, +45 51 19 32 24
    Frederikke Linde, Head of IR, +45 60 62 60 87

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  • MIL-OSI: ING to sell its business in Russia to Global Development JSC

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ING to sell its business in Russia to Global Development JSC

    ING announced today that it has reached an agreement on the sale of its business in Russia to Global Development JSC, a Russian company owned by a Moscow-based financial investor with a background in factoring services. This transaction will effectively end ING’s activities in the Russian market. Under the terms of the agreement, Global Development will acquire all shares of ING Bank (Eurasia) JSC, taking over all Russian onshore activities and staff. Global Development intends to continue to serve customers in Russia under a new brand. The transaction, which has been preceded by extensive due diligence, is subject to various regulatory approvals and is expected to be closed in the third quarter of 2025.

    Since February 2022, ING has taken on no new business with Russian companies, has scaled down operations and has taken actions to separate the business from ING’s networks and systems. At the same time ING’s total lending exposure to Russian clients has been reduced by more than 75%.

    ING expects a negative P&L impact of around €0.7 billion post tax. This includes an estimated book loss of around €0.4 billion, representing the difference between the sale price and the book value of the business, which would have a negative impact of around 5 basis points on ING’s CET1 ratio. It also includes an estimated negative impact of around €0.3 billion from recycling the currency translation adjustment through P&L, that is currently booked in equity for past changes of the value of ING Bank (Eurasia) JSC as a result of exchange rate movements. This currency translation adjustment recycling will not affect ING’s CET1 ratio and resilient net profit.

    After the transaction, ING will continue to further reduce its offshore exposure to Russian clients. This exposure, which is booked by other ING entities outside of Russia, amounted to €1.0 billion as of 30 September 2024, of which €0.5 billion is under ECA or CPRI cover.

    Note for editors

    For more on ING, please visit www.ing.com. Frequent news updates can be found in the Newsroom or via X @ING_news feed. Photos of ING operations, buildings and its executives are available for download at Flickr.

    ING PROFILE
    ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank. The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. ING Bank’s more than 60,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.

    ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).

    ING aims to put sustainability at the heart of what we do. Our policies and actions are assessed by independent research and ratings providers, which give updates on them annually. ING’s ESG rating by MSCI was reconfirmed by MSCI as ‘AA’ in August 2024 for the fifth year. As of December 2023, in Sustainalytics’ view, ING’s management of ESG material risk is ‘Strong’. Our current ESG Risk Rating, is 17.2 (Low Risk). ING Group shares are also included in major sustainability and ESG index products of leading providers. Here are some examples: Euronext, STOXX, Morningstar and FTSE Russell. Society is transitioning to a low-carbon economy. So are our clients, and so is ING. We finance a lot of sustainable activities, but we still finance more that’s not. Follow our progress on ing.com/climate.

    Important legal information

    Elements of this press release contain or may contain information about ING Groep N.V. and/ or ING Bank N.V. within the meaning of Article 7(1) to (4) of EU Regulation No 596/2014 (‘Market Abuse Regulation’).

    ING Group’s annual accounts are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (‘IFRS- EU’). In preparing the financial information in this document, except as described otherwise, the same accounting principles are applied as in the 2023 ING Group consolidated annual accounts. All figures in this document are unaudited. Small differences are possible in the tables due to rounding.

    Certain of the statements contained herein are not historical facts, including, without limitation, certain statements made of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those in such statements due to a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) changes in general economic conditions and customer behaviour, in particular economic conditions in ING’s core markets, including changes affecting currency exchange rates and the regional and global economic impact of the invasion of Russia into Ukraine and related international response measures (2) changes affecting interest rate levels (3) any default of a major market participant and related market disruption (4) changes in performance of financial markets, including in Europe and developing markets (5) fiscal uncertainty in Europe and the United States (6) discontinuation of or changes in ‘benchmark’ indices (7) inflation and deflation in our principal markets (8) changes in conditions in the credit and capital markets generally, including changes in borrower and counterparty creditworthiness (9) failures of banks falling under the scope of state compensation schemes (10) non-compliance with or changes in laws and regulations, including those concerning financial services, financial economic crimes and tax laws, and the interpretation and application thereof (11) geopolitical risks, political instabilities and policies and actions of governmental and regulatory authorities, including in connection with the invasion of Russia into Ukraine and the related international response measures (12) legal and regulatory risks in certain countries with less developed legal and regulatory frameworks (13) prudential supervision and regulations, including in relation to stress tests and regulatory restrictions on dividends and distributions (also among members of the group) (14) ING’s ability to meet minimum capital and other prudential regulatory requirements (15) changes in regulation of US commodities and derivatives businesses of ING and its customers (16) application of bank recovery and resolution regimes, including write down and conversion powers in relation to our securities (17) outcome of current and future litigation, enforcement proceedings, investigations or other regulatory actions, including claims by customers or stakeholders who feel misled or treated unfairly, and other conduct issues (18) changes in tax laws and regulations and risks of non-compliance or investigation in connection with tax laws, including FATCA (19) operational and IT risks, such as system disruptions or failures, breaches of security, cyber-attacks, human error, changes in operational practices or inadequate controls including in respect of third parties with which we do business and including any risks as a result of incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise flawed outputs from the algorithms and data sets utilized in artificial intelligence (20) risks and challenges related to cybercrime including the effects of cyberattacks and changes in legislation and regulation related to cybersecurity and data privacy, including such risks and challenges as a consequence of the use of emerging technologies, such as advanced forms of artificial intelligence and quantum computing (21) changes in general competitive factors, including ability to increase or maintain market share (22) inability to protect our intellectual property and infringement claims by third parties (23) inability of counterparties to meet financial obligations or ability to enforce rights against such counterparties (24) changes in credit ratings (25) business, operational, regulatory, reputation, transition and other risks and challenges in connection with climate change and ESG-related matters, including data gathering and reporting (26) inability to attract and retain key personnel (27) future liabilities under defined benefit retirement plans (28) failure to manage business risks, including in connection with use of models, use of derivatives, or maintaining appropriate policies and guidelines (29) changes in capital and credit markets, including interbank funding, as well as customer deposits, which provide the liquidity and capital required to fund our operations, and (30) the other risks and uncertainties detailed in the most recent annual report of ING Groep N.V. (including the Risk Factors contained therein) and ING’s more recent disclosures, including press releases, which are available on www.ING.com.

    This document may contain ESG-related material that has been prepared by ING on the basis of publicly available information, internally developed data and other third-party sources believed to be reliable. ING has not sought to independently verify information obtained from public and third-party sources and makes no representations or warranties as to accuracy, completeness, reasonableness or reliability of such information.

    Materiality, as used in the context of ESG, is distinct from, and should not be confused with, such term as defined in the Market Abuse Regulation or as defined for Securities and Exchange Commission (‘SEC’) reporting purposes. Any issues identified as material for purposes of ESG in this document are therefore not necessarily material as defined in the Market Abuse Regulation or for SEC reporting purposes. In addition, there is currently no single, globally recognized set of accepted definitions in assessing whether activities are “green” or “sustainable.” Without limiting any of the statements contained herein, we make no representation or warranty as to whether any of our securities constitutes a green or sustainable security or conforms to present or future investor expectations or objectives for green or sustainable investing. For information on characteristics of a security, use of proceeds, a description of applicable project(s) and/or any other relevant information, please reference the offering documents for such security.

    This document may contain inactive textual addresses to internet websites operated by us and third parties. Reference to such websites is made for information purposes only, and information found at such websites is not incorporated by reference into this document. ING does not make any representation or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of, or take any responsibility for, any information found at any websites operated by third parties. ING specifically disclaims any liability with respect to any information found at websites operated by third parties. ING cannot guarantee that websites operated by third parties remain available following the publication of this document, or that any information found at such websites will not change following the filing of this document. Many of those factors are beyond ING’s control.

    Any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of ING speak only as of the date they are made, and ING assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or for any other reason.

    This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities in the United States or any other jurisdiction.

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  • MIL-OSI: BAWAG Group: Mandates of Management Board Members extended through end of 2029

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VIENNA, Austria – January 28, 2025 – The Supervisory Board of BAWAG Group has decided to extend the mandates of all six Management Board members through the end of December 2029. This reflects the long-term commitment of both the Supervisory Board and Management Board members to the long-term profitable growth and success of the Group.

    My Supervisory Board colleagues and I are proud to announce that we’ve extended the mandates of the Management Board through the end of 2029. I am personally excited about the journey ahead for the Group. Given the recent acquisitions, I wanted to ensure that the same team, which successfully transformed the franchise over the last decade, continues to drive forward the execution of our strategy while keeping the continuity of leadership,” commented Chair of the Supervisory Board Egbert Fleischer.

    First and foremost, I want to thank the Supervisory Board for securing the long-term commitment of the Management Board and supporting our leadership team over the years. We have worked together as a team for more than a decade and built a great senior leadership team that has driven the transformation of the Group. Our success is a testimony to the merits of being patient, disciplined, and making strategic decisions with a long-term perspective. I am grateful for the support from our Supervisory Board, investors, customers, and team members that have placed their trust in the Management Board as stewards of this great company. The future of the bank has never looked so bright, and the team is excited about the many opportunities ahead. We will do our best to continue delivering for all stakeholders,” comments Anas Abuzaakouk, CEO of BAWAG Group.

    BAWAG Group will report FY 2024 results on March 4, 2025 and will host an Investor Day on the same day.

    About BAWAG Group

    BAWAG Group AG is a publicly listed holding company headquartered in Vienna, Austria, serving 2.5 million retail, small business, corporate, real estate and public sector customers across Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Western Europe, and the United States. The Group operates under various brands and across multiple channels offering comprehensive savings, payment, lending, leasing, investment, building society, factoring and insurance products and services. Our goal is to deliver simple, transparent, and affordable financial products and services that our customers need. BAWAG Group’s Investor Relations website https://www.bawaggroup.com/ir contains further information, including financial and other information for investors.

    Forward looking statement

    This release contains “forward-looking statements” regarding the financial condition, results of operations, business plans and future performance of BAWAG Group. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “could” and other similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic conditions, the regulatory environment, loan concentrations, vendors, employees, technology, competition, and interest rates. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements as actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Neither BAWAG Group nor any of its affiliates, advisors or representatives shall have any liability whatsoever (in negligence or otherwise) for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this report or its content or otherwise arising in connection with this document. This report does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities and neither it nor any part of it shall form the basis of or be relied upon in connection with any contract or commitment whatsoever. This statement is included for the express purpose of invoking “safe harbor provisions”.

    Contact:

    Financial Community:

    Jutta Wimmer (Head of Investor Relations)
    Tel: +43 (0) 5 99 05-22474
    IR Hotline: +43 (0) 5 99 05-34444
    E-mail: investor.relations@bawaggroup.com

    Media:

    Manfred Rapolter (Head of Corporate Communications and Social Engagement)
    Tel: +43 (0) 5 99 05-31210
    E-mail: communications@bawaggroup.com

    This text can also be downloaded from our website: https://www.bawaggroup.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Viridien Awarded a Three-Year Contract by Petroleum Development Oman for Dedicated Seismic Processing Services

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Paris, France – January 28, 2025

    Viridien has been awarded a three-year contract by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) to provide advanced land seismic imaging services at its dedicated processing center (DPC) in Muscat, Oman. This new contract continues a longstanding collaborative partnership between Viridien and PDO.

    Viridien geophysical experts at the Muscat center, its largest DPC worldwide, will work to deploy the most advanced proprietary algorithms to bring step-changes in image quality to PDO’s ever-growing library of seismic data. Oman land data is characterized by complex near-surface conditions and strong multiples. High-resolution velocity model building, and elastic full-waveform inversion will be key to overcoming these challenges and to enhancing subsurface understanding. Viridien also will address new challenges, such as increased data density, developing land 4D monitoring and reinforcing synergies between seismic imaging and reservoir characterization. To support these capabilities, Viridien HPC & Cloud Solutions specialists will deliver the in-house High-Performance Computing (HPC) capacity required to implement the most advanced workflows.

    Viridien remains committed to its significant In-Country Value initiatives within Oman that promote talent development, education, and outreach through close ties with local universities.

    Sophie Zurquiyah, CEO, Viridien, said: “Congratulations to our Muscat DPC team whose technical excellence and outstanding service have led to this new contract award. We will build on this success, by continuing to advance our geoscience and HPC technologies to address PDO’s unique E&P challenges and support their business objectives.”

    About Viridien:

    Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges. Viridien employs around 3,500 people worldwide and is listed as VIRI on the Euronext Paris SA (ISIN: FR001400PVN6).

    Contacts

    Investor Relations

    Jean-Baptiste Roussille
    Tel: + 33 6 14 51 09 88
    E-Mail: jean-baptiste.roussille@viridiengroup.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitfarms Enters into a Binding LOI with HIVE Digital Technologies for the Sale of its Yguazu, Paraguay Site

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    -Bitfarms to reinvest capital in US growth opportunities-

    -Accretive transaction values the completed site at ~$85 million and significantly reduces anticipated 2025 capital requirements-

    -Rebalances YE 2025 proforma energy portfolio to ~80% North American & 20% international-

    -Reduces expected average power costs by ~10%-

    This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of Bitfarms’ second amended and restated prospectus supplement dated December 17, 2024, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated November 10, 2023.

    TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF), a global vertically integrated Bitcoin data center company, today announced that it has entered into a binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to sell its 200 MW site in Yguazu, Paraguay to HIVE Digital Technologies, Ltd (“HIVE”). The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025.

    Bitfarms CEO Ben Gagnon stated, “We are pleased to announce the sale of our Yguazu site to HIVE as we continue to streamline our operations and rebalance towards North America. Bitfarms will be reinvesting the capital from this sale towards its 1 GW growth pipeline in the U.S. for BTC and HPC/AI infrastructure which marks a significant milestone in our transition from an international Bitcoin miner to a North American energy and compute infrastructure company.”

    “We remain fully committed to our current operations in Latin America, with three sites totaling 144 MW that all benefit from long-term power contracts, competitive pricing and geographical diversification. This shift towards U.S.-based assets is in-line with our strategy to diversify beyond Bitcoin mining and capitalize on the significant growth opportunities in HPC/AI.”

    Terms
    Under the terms of the binding LOI, HIVE will purchase from Bitfarms its 100% ownership stake of its Yguazu, Paraguay Bitcoin mining site. The proposed transaction values the completed site at approximately $85 million, inclusive of approximately $19 million of power deposits with ANDE and the assumption of remaining capital obligations.

    Bitfarms to receive:

    • $25 million upon closing of this transaction
    • $31 million over 6 months following closing
    • $19 million as reimbursement for power deposits made to ANDE by Bitfarms
    • Approximately $10 million in remaining capital obligations

    Transaction Benefits

    • Significantly reduces Bitfarms’ anticipated 2025 capital requirements.
    • Rebalances portfolio to ~80% North American and 20% International by YE 2025, when coupled with our acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, which is expected to close in the next couple of months.
    • Reduces estimated average power costs by ~10%.
    • Does not impact miner deployment schedule. Reduces YE 2025 MW capacity from 955 MW to 755 MW.

    About Bitfarms Ltd.

    Founded in 2017, Bitfarms is a global vertically integrated Bitcoin data center company that contributes its computational power to one or more mining pools from which it receives payment in Bitcoin. Bitfarms develops, owns, and operates vertically integrated mining facilities with in-house management and company-owned electrical engineering, installation service, and multiple onsite technical repair centers. The Company’s proprietary data analytics system delivers best-in-class operational performance and uptime.

    Bitfarms currently has 12 operating Bitcoin data centers and two under development, as well as hosting agreements with two data centers, in four countries: Canada, the United States, Paraguay, and Argentina. Powered predominantly by environmentally friendly hydro-electric and long-term power contracts, Bitfarms is committed to using sustainable and often underutilized energy infrastructure.

    To learn more about Bitfarms’ events, developments, and online communities:

    www.bitfarms.com
    https://www.facebook.com/bitfarms/
    https://twitter.com/Bitfarms_io
    https://www.instagram.com/bitfarms/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitfarms/

    Glossary of Terms

    • Y/Y or M/M= year over year or month over month
    • EH or EH/s = Exahash or exahash per second
    • MW or MWh = Megawatts or megawatt hour
    • HPC/AI = High Performance Computing / Artificial Intelligence

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This news release contains certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking information”) that are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release and are covered by safe harbors under Canadian and United States securities laws. The statements and information in this release regarding the sale of the Yguazu, Paraguay Site, the merits of the rebalancing operations to North America, the reinvestment of the proceeds of the sale for growth, the North American energy and compute infrastructure strategy, and other statements regarding future growth, plans and objectives of the Company are forward-looking information. Any statements that involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “prospects”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information.

    This forward-looking information is based on assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time they were made, and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to: an inability to complete the sale of the Yguazu, Paraguay Site on the terms as announced or at all; the reinvestment of the proceeds of the sale may not occur on an economic basis; the anticipated benefits of the rebalancing of operations to North America and the North American energy and compute infrastructure strategy may not be realized; expansion may not materialize as currently anticipated, or at all; the digital currency market; the ability to successfully mine Bitcoin; revenue may not increase as currently anticipated, or at all; it may not be possible to profitably liquidate the current Bitcoin inventory, or at all; a decline in Bitcoin prices may have a significant negative impact on operations; an increase in network difficulty may have a significant negative impact on operations; the volatility of Bitcoin prices; the anticipated growth and sustainability of hydroelectricity for the purposes of Bitcoin mining in the applicable jurisdictions; the inability to maintain reliable and economical sources of power for the Company to operate Bitcoin mining assets; the risks of an increase in the Company’s electricity costs, cost of natural gas, changes in currency exchange rates, energy curtailment or regulatory changes in the energy regimes in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates and the adverse impact on the Company’s profitability; the ability to complete current and future financings; the risk that a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting could result in a misstatement of the Company’s financial position that may lead to a material misstatement of the annual or interim consolidated financial statements if not prevented or detected on a timely basis; any regulations or laws that will prevent Bitfarms from operating its business; historical prices of Bitcoin and the ability to mine Bitcoin that will be consistent with historical prices; and the adoption or expansion of any regulation or law that will prevent Bitfarms from operating its business, or make it more costly to do so. For further information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties, refer to the Company’s filings on www.sedarplus.ca (which are also available on the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov), including the restated MD&A for the year-ended December 31, 2023, filed on December 9, 2024. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, including factors that are currently unknown to or deemed immaterial by the Company. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information other than as required by law . Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, or any other securities exchange or regulatory authority accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

    Investor Relations Contacts:

    Tracy Krumme
    SVP, Head of IR & Corp. Comms.
    +1 786-671-5638
    tkrumme@bitfarms.com

    Media Contacts:

    Caroline Brady Baker
    Director, Communications
    cbaker@bitfarms.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Madison Pacific Properties Inc. announces Federal Court of Appeal judgement on tax reassessments appeal

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (the Parent Company) (TSX: MPC and MPC.C), a Vancouver-based real estate company announces judgement issued by the Federal Court of Appeal (“FCA”) on its tax reassessments appeal.

    As previously reported in the Parent Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and MD&A, the Parent Company and certain subsidiaries had received from the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) and Alberta Tax and Revenue Administration (“ATRA”) tax notices of reassessment for various taxation years. The reassessments denied the application and usage of certain non-capital losses, capital losses, deductions and investment tax credits arising from prior years. The Parent Company and its subsidiaries had filed notices of objection and notices of appeal to the reassessments with the CRA and ATRA.

    The appeal with the Tax Court of Canada (“TCC”) for the Parent Company was heard in 2020, 2022 and in 2023 (the “Appeal”). The TCC released its judgement on the Appeal in December 2023 in favour of the CRA’s position, confirming the CRA’s reassessments. The decision denied the Parent Company’s ability to use certain carryforward losses for certain taxation years within its 2009 to 2017 taxation years. Additional taxes payable for the reassessed years plus estimated interest and awarded legal costs totals approximately $6.6 million and as at August 31, 2024, the Parent Company had paid $6.1 million to the CRA for the taxes and estimated interest on the reassessments.

    In January 2024, the Parent Company filed a notice of appeal to the FCA to appeal the decision issued by the TCC on the Appeal (the “TCC Appeal”). On January 22, 2025, the TCC Appeal was heard by the FCA and on January 23, 2025 the FCA released its judgement dismissing the TCC Appeal. The Parent Company and its counsel are currently assessing whether to appeal the decision issued by the FCA. The Parent Company has also filed interest relief applications with the CRA to apply to waive arrears interest paid on the reassessments.

    For a review of the risks and uncertainties to which the Parent Company is subject, see its most recently filed annual and interim MD&A.

    For more information please contact:
           
    Contact: Mr. John DeLucchi   Ms. Bernice Yip
      President & CEO   Chief Financial Officer
    Telephone: (604) 732-6540   (604) 732-6540
           
    Address: 389 West 6th Avenue    
      Vancouver, B.C. V5Y 1L1    

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  • MIL-OSI: Scott M. Kelly Files Early Warning Report In Respect of Common Shares of Copland Road Capital Corporation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Scott M. Kelly (“Kelly”), a director of Copland Road Capital Corporation (“Copland Road” or the Issuer”) today filed an Early Warning Report (“EWR”) on Form 62-103F1 pursuant to National Instrument 62-103 (Early Warning System and Related take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues) reporting the disposition of 470,000 common shares (“Shares”) in the capital of Copland Road through the facilities of the Canadian Securities Exchange at a price of CAD $0.18 per Share for aggregate consideration of CAD $84,600 (the “Transaction”).

    Prior to the Transaction, Kelly exercised control or direction over 1,881,000 Shares of the Issuer, representing approximately 16.99% of the issued and outstanding Shares. Upon completion of the Transaction, Kelly exercises control or direction over 1,411,000 Shares of the Issuer, representing approximately 12.75% of the outstanding Shares.

    Kelly sold the Shares to reduce his shareholdings in the Company and to obtain the proceeds of sales to be used for other purposes. Kelly reserves the right to acquire further Shares, or dispose of some or all of the Shares, in the future, in each case either through the open market or through private transactions, depending on market conditions and other relevant factors.

    For further information regarding the Transaction, please see the EWR. A copy of the EWR is available on SEDAR+ or by emailing Kelly at info@copland-road.com.

    Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor the Canadian Investment Regulatory Authority accepts responsibility for the adequacy or the accuracy of this release.

    Scott M. Kelly

    c/o Copland Road Capital Corporation
    info@copland-road.com

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  • MIL-OSI: BlackRock® Canada Announces Final January Cash Distributions for the iShares® Premium Money Market ETF

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the final January 2025 cash distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF. Unitholders of record on January 28, 2025 will receive cash distributions payable on January 31, 2025.

    Details regarding the final “per unit” distribution amounts are as follows:

    Fund Name Fund
    Ticker
    Cash
    Distribution
    Per Unit
    iShares Premium Money Market ETF CMR $0.145
     

    Further information on the iShares ETFs can be found at http://www.blackrock.com/ca.

    About BlackRock

    BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate | Twitter: @BlackRockCA

    About iShares ETFs

    iShares unlocks opportunity across markets to meet the evolving needs of investors. With more than twenty years of experience, a global line-up of 1500+ exchange traded funds (ETFs) and US$4.2 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024, iShares continues to drive progress for the financial industry. iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock.

    iShares® ETFs are managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited.

    Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in iShares ETFs. Please read the relevant prospectus before investing. The funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional.

    Contact for Media:
    Reem Jazar
    Email: reem.jazar@blackrock.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Purpose Investments Files Preliminary Prospectus for the World’s First Solana ETF

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”), the pioneer behind the world’s first Bitcoin ETF and Ether ETF, is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus with Canadian securities regulators for the proposed launch of Purpose Solana ETF.

    The Purpose Solana ETF seeks to invest substantially all of its assets in long-term holdings of Solana and to provide holders of ETF Units with the opportunity for long-term capital appreciation.

    “At Purpose, we are committed to pioneering innovation and bridging the gap between traditional and decentralized finance to unlock new opportunities for investors,” said Som Seif, founder and CEO of Purpose Investments. “We have long believed in the transformative potential of crypto and decentralized finance and have taken a thoughtful, measured approach to making these innovations accessible to investors. In 2021, we led the way with the world’s first spot Bitcoin ETF, followed shortly by the first Ether ETF. With the continued evolution of the Solana blockchain network, we believe now is the time to provide investors with direct exposure to Solana, further expanding access to this emerging digital asset ecosystem.”

    “We are committed to providing investors with access to this exciting opportunity in a simple, secure, and efficient manner through the ETF structure,” added Vlad Tasevski, Chief Innovation Officer of Purpose.

    About Purpose Investments Inc.

    Purpose Investments is an asset management company with more than $23 billion in assets under management. Purpose Investments has an unrelenting focus on client-centric innovation and offers a range of managed and quantitative investment products. Purpose Investments is led by well-known entrepreneur Som Seif and is a division of Purpose Unlimited, an independent technology-driven financial services company.

    For further information, please contact:
    Keera Hart
    Keera.Hart@kaiserpartners.com
    905-580-1257

    A preliminary simplified prospectus relating to the ETFs (the “Preliminary Prospectus”) has been filed with the Canadian securities commissions or similar authorities. You cannot buy shares of the ETFs until the relevant securities commissions or similar authorities issue receipts for the final prospectus of the ETFs. Important information about the ETFs is contained in the Preliminary Prospectus. Copies of the Preliminary Prospectus may be obtained from Purpose or at www.purposeinvest.com.

    Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees, and expenses may all be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed; their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated.

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  • MIL-OSI: Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Files 2024 Annual Report

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: KYN) announced today that the Company’s annual report for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2024 is available online at www.kaynefunds.com. To request a hard copy of this report, free of charge, please call 877-657-3863 or email cef@kayneanderson.com.

    Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: KYN) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, whose common stock is traded on the NYSE. The Company’s investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to stockholders. KYN intends to achieve this objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets in securities of Energy Infrastructure Companies. See Glossary of Key Terms in the Company’s most recent quarterly report for a description of these investment categories and the meaning of capitalized terms.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer or sale is not permitted. Nothing contained in this press release is intended to recommend any investment policy or investment strategy or consider any investor’s specific objectives or circumstances. Before investing, please consult with your investment, tax, or legal adviser regarding your individual circumstances.

    CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This communication contains statements reflecting assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions, or beliefs about future events. These and other statements not relating strictly to historical or current facts constitute forward-looking statements as defined under the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties. These risks include but are not limited to changes in economic and political conditions; regulatory and legal changes; energy industry risk; leverage risk; valuation risk; interest rate risk; tax risk; and other risks discussed in detail in the Company’s filings with the SEC, available at www.kaynefunds.com or www.sec.gov. Actual events could differ materially from these statements or our present expectations or projections. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Kayne Anderson undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein. There is no assurance that the Company’s investment objectives will be attained.

    Contact investor relations at 877-657-3863 or cef@kayneanderson.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP REPORTS PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL 2025; DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.23 PER COMMON SHARE; CONFERENCE CALL SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, AT 9:30 AM CENTRAL TIME

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (“Company”) (NASDAQ: SMBC), the parent corporation of Southern Bank (“Bank”), today announced preliminary net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 of $14.7 million, an increase of $2.5 million, or 20.2%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was attributable to increases in net interest income and noninterest income, partially offset by increases in noninterest expense, income taxes, and provision for credit losses. Preliminary net income was $1.30 per fully diluted common share for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of $0.23 as compared to the $1.07 per fully diluted common share reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year.

    Highlights for the second quarter of fiscal 2025:

    • Earnings per common share (diluted) were $1.30, up $0.23, or 21.5%, as compared to the same quarter a year ago, and up $0.20, or 18.2% from the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the linked quarter.
    • Annualized return on average assets (“ROAA”) was 1.21%, while annualized return on average common equity was 11.5%, as compared to 1.07% and 10.6%, respectively, in the same quarter a year ago, and 1.07% and 10.0%, respectively, in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the linked quarter.
    • Net interest margin for the quarter was 3.36%, as compared to 3.25% reported for the year ago period, and 3.37% reported for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the linked quarter. Net interest income increased $3.7 million, or 10.6% compared to the same quarter a year ago, and increased $1.5 million, or 4.0%, from the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the linked quarter.
    • Noninterest income was up 21.7% for the quarter, as compared to the same quarter a year ago, primarily as a result of losses realized on sale of available-for-sale (AFS) securities in the prior comparable quarter, and down 4.3% from the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the linked quarter.
    • Gross loan balances as of December 31, 2024, increased by $60.5 million, or 1.5%, as compared to September 30, 2024, and by $295.1 million, or 7.9%, as compared to December 31, 2023.
    • Cash equivalent balances as of December 31, 2024, increased by $70.5 million as compared to September 30, 2024, but decreased by $71.0 million as compared to December 31, 2023.
    • Deposit balances increased by $170.5 million, or 4.2%, as compared to September 30, 2024, and by $225.1 million, or 5.6%, as compared to December 31, 2023. The increase compared to the linked quarter was primarily due to seasonal inflows of deposits from agricultural and public unit depositors.
    • Tangible book value per share was $38.91, having increased by $4.26, or 12.3%, as compared to December 31, 2023.
    • The current period effective tax rate was 23.7%, as compared to 20.6% in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. The effective tax rate for the December 31, 2024, quarter was elevated due a $380,000 adjustment of tax accruals attributable to completed merger activity.

    Dividend Declared:

    The Board of Directors, on January 21, 2025, declared a quarterly cash dividend on common stock of $0.23, payable February 28, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 14, 2025, marking the 123rd consecutive quarterly dividend since the inception of the Company. The Board of Directors and management believe the payment of a quarterly cash dividend enhances stockholder value and demonstrates our commitment to and confidence in our future prospects.

    Conference Call:

    The Company will host a conference call to review the information provided in this press release on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., central time. The call will be available live to interested parties by calling 1-833-470-1428 in the United States and from all other locations. Participants should use participant access code 230612. Telephone playback will be available beginning one hour following the conclusion of the call through February 1, 2025. The playback may be accessed by dialing 1-866-813-9403, and using the conference passcode 279309.

    Balance Sheet Summary:

    The Company experienced balance sheet growth in the first six months of fiscal 2025, with total assets of $4.9 billion at December 31, 2024, reflecting an increase of $303.4 million, or 6.6%, as compared to June 30, 2024. Growth primarily reflected increases in net loans receivable, cash and cash equivalents, and AFS securities.

    Cash and cash equivalents were a combined $146.1 million at December 31, 2024, an increase of $84.7 million, or 137.9%, as compared to June 30, 2024. The increase was primarily the result of strong deposit generation that outpaced loan growth and AFS securities purchases during the period. AFS securities were $468.1 million at December 31, 2024, up $40.2 million, or 9.4%, as compared to June 30, 2024.

    Loans, net of the allowance for credit losses (ACL), were $4.0 billion at December 31, 2024, increasing by $175.0 million, or 4.6%, as compared to June 30, 2024. The Company noted growth primarily in drawn construction, 1-4 family residential, commercial and industrial, agricultural production loan draws, owner occupied commercial real estate, and agriculture real estate loan balances. This was somewhat offset by a decrease in loans secured by non-owner occupied commercial real estate, multi-family property, and consumer loans. The table below illustrates changes in loan balances by type over recent periods:

                                             
    Summary Loan Data as of:      Dec. 31,        Sep. 30,        June 30,        Mar. 31,        Dec. 31,  
       (dollars in thousands)   2024     2024     2024     2024     2023  
                                             
    1-4 residential real estate   $ 967,196     $ 942,916     $ 925,397     $ 903,371     $ 893,940  
    Non-owner occupied commercial real estate     882,484       903,678       899,770       898,911       863,426  
    Owner occupied commercial real estate     435,392       438,030       427,476       412,958       403,109  
    Multi-family real estate     376,081       371,177       384,564       417,106       380,632  
    Construction and land development     393,388       351,481       290,541       268,315       298,290  
    Agriculture real estate     239,912       239,787       232,520       233,853       238,093  
    Total loans secured by real estate     3,294,453       3,247,069       3,160,268       3,134,514       3,077,490  
                                             
    Commercial and industrial     484,799       457,018       450,147       436,093       443,532  
    Agriculture production     188,284       200,215       175,968       139,533       146,254  
    Consumer     56,017       58,735       59,671       56,506       57,771  
    All other loans     3,628       3,699       3,981       4,799       7,106  
    Total loans     4,027,181       3,966,736       3,850,035       3,771,445       3,732,153  
                                             
    Deferred loan fees, net     (202     (218 )     (232 )     (251 )     (263 )
    Gross loans     4,026,979       3,966,518       3,849,803       3,771,194       3,731,890  
    Allowance for credit losses     (54,740 )     (54,437 )     (52,516     (51,336 )     (50,084 )
    Net loans   $ 3,972,239     $ 3,912,081     $ 3,797,287     $ 3,719,858     $ 3,681,806  
       

    Loans anticipated to fund in the next 90 days totaled $172.5 million at December 31, 2024, as compared to $168.0 million at September 30, 2024, and $140.5 million at December 31, 2023.

    The Bank’s concentration in non-owner occupied commercial real estate, as defined for regulatory purposes, is estimated at 316.9% of Tier 1 capital and ACL at December 31, 2024, as compared to 317.5% as of June 30, 2024, with these loans representing 41.0% of gross loans at December 31, 2024. Multi-family residential real estate, hospitality (hotels/restaurants), care facilities, retail stand-alone, and strip centers are the most common collateral types within the non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio. The multi-family residential real estate loan portfolio commonly includes loans collateralized by properties currently in the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program or that have exited the program. The hospitality and retail stand-alone segments include primarily franchised businesses; care facilities consisting mainly of skilled nursing and assisted living centers; and strip centers, which can be defined as non-mall shopping centers with a variety of tenants. Non-owner-occupied office property types included 33 loans totaling $24.2 million, or 0.60% of gross loans at December 31, 2024, none of which were adversely classified, and are generally comprised of smaller spaces with diverse tenants. The Company continues to monitor its commercial real estate concentration and the individual segments closely.

    Nonperforming loans (NPLs) were $8.3 million, or 0.21% of gross loans, at December 31, 2024, as compared to $6.7 million, or 0.17% of gross loans at June 30, 2024. Nonperforming assets (NPAs) were $10.8 million, or 0.22% of total assets, at December 31, 2024, as compared to $10.6 million, or 0.23% of total assets, at June 30, 2024. The rise in the total dollar of NPAs reflects an increase in NPLs, which was largely offset by a reduction in other real estate owned due to property sales. The increase in NPLs was primarily attributable to the addition of three unrelated loans collateralized by single-family residential property, totaling $1.4 million.

    Our ACL at December 31, 2024, totaled $54.7 million, representing 1.36% of gross loans and 659% of NPLs, as compared to an ACL of $52.5 million, representing 1.36% of gross loans and 786% of NPLs, at June 30, 2024. The Company has estimated its expected credit losses as of December 31, 2024, under ASC 326-20, and management believes the ACL as of that date was adequate based on that estimate. There remains, however, significant uncertainty as borrowers adjust to relatively high market interest rates, although the Federal Reserve has reduced short-term rates somewhat during this fiscal year. Qualitative adjustments in the Company’s ACL model were increased compared to June 30, 2024, due to various factors that are relevant to determining expected collectability of credit. The Company decreased the allowance attributable to classified hotel loans that have been slow to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic due to updated collateral appraisals, which provided a more favorable assessment than the Company’s prior period estimates. Additionally, provision for credit loss (PCL) was required due to loan growth in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. As a percentage of average loans outstanding, the Company recorded net charge offs of 0.02% (annualized) during the current period, as compared to 0.10% for the same period of the prior fiscal year.

    Total liabilities were $4.4 billion at December 31, 2024, an increase of $279.7 million, or 6.8%, as compared to June 30, 2024.

    Deposits were $4.2 billion at December 31, 2024, an increase of $267.6 million, or 6.8%, as compared to June 30, 2024. The deposit portfolio saw year-to-date increases primarily in certificates of deposit and savings accounts, as customers continued to move balances into high yield savings accounts and special rate time deposits in the relatively high rate environment. Public unit balances totaled $565.9 million at December 31, 2024, a decrease of $28.7 million compared to June 30, 2024, but an increase of $55.4 million, as compared to $510.5 million at September 30, 2024. Public unit balances increased compared to September 30, 2024, the linked quarter, due to seasonal inflows, but decreased year-to-date due to the loss of a large local public unit depositor. Brokered deposits totaled $254.0 million at December 31, 2024, an increase of $80.3 million as compared to June 30, 2024, but a decrease of $19.1 million compared to September 30, 2024, the linked quarter. Year-to-date, the Company increased brokered deposits due to more attractive pricing for brokered certificates of deposit relative to local market rates and the need to meet seasonal loan demand, and to build on-balance sheet liquidity. The average loan-to-deposit ratio for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was 96.4%, as compared to 96.3% for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and 94.3% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The loan-to-deposit ratio at period end December 31, 2024, was 95.6%. The table below illustrates changes in deposit balances by type over recent periods:

                                   
    Summary Deposit Data as of:      Dec. 31,      Sep. 30,      June 30,      Mar. 31,      Dec. 31,
    (dollars in thousands)   2024   2024   2024   2024   2023
                                   
    Non-interest bearing deposits   $ 514,199   $ 503,209   $ 514,107   $ 525,959   $ 534,194
    NOW accounts     1,211,402     1,128,917     1,239,663     1,300,358     1,304,371
    MMDAs – non-brokered     347,271     320,252     334,774     359,569     378,578
    Brokered MMDAs     3,018     12,058     2,025     10,084     20,560
    Savings accounts     573,291     556,030     517,084     455,212     372,824
    Total nonmaturity deposits     2,649,181     2,520,466     2,607,653     2,651,182     2,610,527
                                   
    Certificates of deposit – non-brokered     1,310,421     1,258,583     1,163,650     1,158,063     1,194,993
    Brokered certificates of deposit     251,025     261,093     171,756     176,867     179,980
    Total certificates of deposit     1,561,446     1,519,676     1,335,406     1,334,930     1,374,973
                                   
    Total deposits   $ 4,210,627   $ 4,040,142   $ 3,943,059   $ 3,986,112   $ 3,985,500
                                   
    Public unit nonmaturity accounts   $ 482,406   $ 447,638   $ 541,445   $ 572,631   $ 544,873
    Public unit certificates of deposit     83,506     62,882     53,144     51,834     49,237
    Total public unit deposits   $ 565,912   $ 510,520   $ 594,589   $ 624,465   $ 594,110
     

    FHLB advances were $107.1 million at December 31, 2024, an increase of $5.0 million, or 4.9%, as compared to June 30, 2024.

    The Company’s stockholders’ equity was $512.4 million at December 31, 2024, an increase of $23.6 million, or 4.8%, as compared to June 30, 2024. The increase was attributable primarily to earnings retained after cash dividends paid, in combination with a $1.0 million reduction in accumulated other comprehensive losses (AOCL) as the market value of the Company’s investments appreciated due to the decrease in market interest rates. The AOCL totaled $16.4 million at December 31, 2024 compared $17.5 million at June 30, 2024. The Company does not hold any securities classified as held-to-maturity.

    Quarterly Income Statement Summary:

    The Company’s net interest income for the three-month period ended December 31, 2024, was $38.1 million, an increase of $3.7 million, or 10.6%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was attributable to a 6.7% increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets and an 11-basis point increase in the net interest margin, from 3.25% to 3.36%, as the 32-basis point increase in the yield on interest-earning assets was partially offset by a 22-basis point increase in cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

    Loan discount accretion and deposit premium amortization related to the May 2020 acquisition of Central Federal Savings & Loan Association, the February 2022 merger of FortuneBank, and the January 2023 acquisition of Citizens Bank & Trust resulted in $987,000 in net interest income for the three-month period ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $1.5 million in net interest income for the same period a year ago. Combined, this component of net interest income contributed nine basis points to net interest margin in the three-month period ended December 31, 2024, compared to 14 basis points during the same period of the prior fiscal year, and as compared to a nine basis point contribution in the linked quarter, ended September 30, 2024, when the net interest margin was 3.37%.

    The Company recorded a PCL of $932,000 in the three-month period ended December 31, 2024, as compared to a PCL of $900,000 in the same period of the prior fiscal year. The current period PCL was the result of a $501,000 provision attributable to the ACL for loan balances outstanding and a $431,000 provision attributable to the allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures.

    The Company’s noninterest income for the three-month period ended December 31, 2024, was $6.9 million, an increase of $1.2 million, or 21.7%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily attributable to the Company’s realization of a $682,000 loss on sale of AFS securities in the year-ago period, as well as increases in deposit account charges and related fees, other loan fees, and wealth management fees. These increases were partially offset by lower net realized gains on sale of loans, which were primarily driven by a reduction in gains on sale of Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, and lower loan late charges.

    Noninterest expense for the three-month period ended December 31, 2024, was $24.9 million, an increase of $1.0 million, or 4.3%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was attributable primarily to increases in compensation and benefits, legal and professional fees, other noninterest expense, and occupancy expenses. The increase in compensation and benefits expense was primarily due to a trend increase in employee headcount, as well as annual merit increases. Legal and professional fees were elevated due to consulting fees tied to internal projects, recruiter costs, and the settlement of a legal matter. Other noninterest expense increased due to increased expenses associated with SBA loans and costs for employee travel and training. Lastly, occupancy and equipment expenses increased primarily due to depreciation on recent capitalized expenditures, including buildings, equipment, and signage. Partially offsetting these increases from the prior year period are lower data processing and telecommunication expenses, and a reduction in intangible amortization, as the core deposit intangible recognized in an older merger was fully amortized in the prior quarter.

    The efficiency ratio for the three-month period ended December 31, 2024, was 55.3%, as compared to 58.5% in the same period of the prior fiscal year. The change was attributable to net interest income and noninterest income growing faster than operating expenses.

    The income tax provision for the three-month period ended December 31, 2024, was $4.5 million, an increase of $1.4 million, or 43.3%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The current period effective tax rate was 23.7%, as compared to 20.6% in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. The effective tax rate for the December 31, 2024, quarter was elevated due to an adjustment of tax accruals attributable to completed merger & acquisition activity.

    Forward-Looking Information:

    Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release may be deemed to be forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including: potential adverse impacts to the 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, expected cost savings, synergies and other benefits from our merger and acquisition activities might not be realized to the extent expected, within the anticipated time frames, or at all, and costs or difficulties relating to integration matters, including but not limited to customer and employee retention and labor shortages, might be greater than expected and goodwill impairment charges might be incurred; the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of local economies in which we conduct operations; fluctuations in interest rates and the possibility of a recession; monetary and fiscal policies of the FRB and the U.S. Government and other governmental initiatives affecting the financial services industry; 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; our ability to access cost-effective funding; the timely development and acceptance of our new products and services and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users, including the features, pricing and quality compared to competitors’ products and services; fluctuations in real estate values in both residential and commercial real estate markets, as well as agricultural business conditions; demand for loans and deposits; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business; changes in accounting principles, policies, or guidelines; results of regulatory examinations, including the possibility that a regulator may, among other things, require an increase in our reserve for credit losses or write-down of assets; the impact of technological changes; and our success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing. Any forward-looking statements are based upon management’s beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements discussed might not occur, and you should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

    Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     
                                     
    Summary Balance Sheet Data as of:      Dec. 31,      Sep. 30,      June 30,      Mar. 31,      Dec. 31,  
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data)   2024   2024   2024   2024   2023  
                                     
    Cash equivalents and time deposits   $ 146,078   $ 75,591   $ 61,395   $ 168,763   $ 217,090  
    Available for sale (AFS) securities     468,060     420,209     427,903     433,689     417,406  
    FHLB/FRB membership stock     18,099     18,064     17,802     17,734     18,023  
    Loans receivable, gross     4,026,979     3,966,518     3,849,803     3,771,194     3,731,890  
    Allowance for credit losses     54,740     54,437     52,516     51,336     50,084  
    Loans receivable, net     3,972,239     3,912,081     3,797,287     3,719,858     3,681,806  
    Bank-owned life insurance     74,643     74,119     73,601     73,101     72,618  
    Intangible assets     75,399     76,340     77,232     78,049     79,088  
    Premises and equipment     96,418     96,087     95,952     95,801     94,519  
    Other assets     56,738     56,709     53,144     59,997     62,952  
    Total assets   $ 4,907,674   $ 4,729,200   $ 4,604,316   $ 4,646,992   $ 4,643,502  
                                     
    Interest-bearing deposits   $ 3,696,428   $ 3,536,933   $ 3,428,952   $ 3,437,420   $ 3,451,306  
    Noninterest-bearing deposits     514,199     503,209     514,107     548,692     534,194  
    Securities sold under agreements to repurchase     15,000     15,000     9,398     9,398     9,398  
    FHLB advances     107,070     107,069     102,050     102,043     113,036  
    Other liabilities     39,424     38,191     37,905     46,712     42,256  
    Subordinated debt     23,182     23,169     23,156     23,143     23,130  
    Total liabilities     4,395,303     4,223,571     4,115,568     4,167,408     4,173,320  
                                     
    Total stockholders’ equity     512,371     505,629     488,748     479,584     470,182  
                                     
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 4,907,674   $ 4,729,200   $ 4,604,316   $ 4,646,992   $ 4,643,502  
                                     
    Equity to assets ratio     10.44 %     10.69 %     10.61 %     10.32 %     10.13 %
                                     
    Common shares outstanding     11,277,167     11,277,167     11,277,737     11,366,094     11,336,462  
    Less: Restricted common shares not vested     46,653     56,553     57,956     57,956     49,676  
    Common shares for book value determination     11,230,514     11,220,614     11,219,781     11,308,138     11,286,786  
                                     
    Book value per common share   $ 45.62   $ 45.06   $ 43.56   $ 42.41   $ 41.66  
    Less: Intangible assets per common share     6.71     6.80     6.88     6.90     7.01  
    Tangible book value per common share (1)     38.91     38.26     36.68     35.51     34.65  
    Closing market price     57.37     56.49     45.01     43.71     53.39  
                                     

    (1)   Non-GAAP financial measure.

                                     
    Nonperforming asset data as of:      Dec. 31,      Sep. 30,      June 30,      Mar. 31,      Dec. 31,  
    (dollars in thousands)   2024   2024   2024   2024   2023  
                                     
    Nonaccrual loans   $ 8,309   $ 8,206   $ 6,680   $ 7,329   $ 5,922  
    Accruing loans 90 days or more past due                 81      
    Total nonperforming loans     8,309     8,206     6,680     7,410     5,922  
    Other real estate owned (OREO)     2,423     3,842     3,865     3,791     3,814  
    Personal property repossessed     37     21     23     60     40  
    Total nonperforming assets   $ 10,769   $ 12,069   $ 10,568   $ 11,261   $ 9,776  
                                     
    Total nonperforming assets to total assets     0.22 %     0.26 %     0.23 %     0.24 %     0.21 %  
    Total nonperforming loans to gross loans     0.21 %     0.21 %     0.17 %     0.20 %     0.16 %  
    Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans     658.80 %     663.38 %     786.17 %     692.79 %     845.73 %  
    Allowance for credit losses to gross loans     1.36 %     1.37 %     1.36 %     1.36 %     1.34 %  
                                     
    Performing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty   $ 24,083   $ 24,340   $ 24,602   $ 24,848   $ 24,237  
                                     
                                   
        For the three-month period ended
    Quarterly Summary Income Statement Data:   Dec. 31,      Sep. 30,      June 30,      Mar. 31,      Dec. 31,
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data)      2024   2024   2024   2024   2023
                                   
    Interest income:                                   
    Cash equivalents   $ 784   $ 78   $ 541   $ 2,587   $ 1,178
    AFS securities and membership stock     5,558     5,547     5,677     5,486     5,261
    Loans receivable     63,082     61,753     58,449     55,952     55,137
    Total interest income     69,424     67,378     64,667     64,025     61,576
    Interest expense:                              
    Deposits     29,538     28,796     27,999     27,893     25,445
    Securities sold under agreements to repurchase     226     160     125     128     126
    FHLB advances     1,099     1,326     1,015     1,060     1,079
    Subordinated debt     418     435     433     435     440
    Total interest expense     31,281     30,717     29,572     29,516     27,090
    Net interest income     38,143     36,661     35,095     34,509     34,486
    Provision for credit losses     932     2,159     900     900     900
    Noninterest income:                              
    Deposit account charges and related fees     2,237     2,184     1,978     1,847     1,784
    Bank card interchange income     1,301     1,499     1,770     1,301     1,329
    Loan late charges             170     150     146
    Loan servicing fees     232     286     494     267     285
    Other loan fees     944     1,063     617     757     644
    Net realized gains on sale of loans     133     361     97     99     304
    Net realized losses on sale of AFS securities                 (807     (682
    Earnings on bank owned life insurance     522     517     498     483     472
    Insurance brokerage commissions     300     287     331     312     310
    Wealth management fees     843     730     838     866     668
    Other noninterest income     353     247     974     309     380
    Total noninterest income     6,865     7,174     7,767     5,584     5,640
    Noninterest expense:                              
    Compensation and benefits     13,737     14,397     13,894     13,750     12,961
    Occupancy and equipment, net     3,585     3,689     3,790     3,623     3,478
    Data processing expense     2,224     2,171     1,929     2,349     2,382
    Telecommunications expense     354     428     468     464     465
    Deposit insurance premiums     588     472     638     677     598
    Legal and professional fees     619     1,208     516     412     387
    Advertising     442     546     640     622     392
    Postage and office supplies     283     306     308     344     283
    Intangible amortization     897     897     1,018     1,018     1,018
    Foreclosed property expenses     73     12     52     60     44
    Other noninterest expense     2,074     1,715     1,749     1,730     1,852
    Total noninterest expense     24,876     25,841     25,002     25,049     23,860
    Net income before income taxes     19,200     15,835     16,960     14,144     15,366
    Income taxes     4,547     3,377     3,430     2,837     3,173
    Net income     14,653     12,458     13,530     11,307     12,193
    Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated                              
    to participating securities     61     62     69     58     53
    Net income available to common shareholders   $ 14,592   $ 12,396   $ 13,461   $ 11,249   $ 12,140
                                   
    Basic earnings per common share   $ 1.30   $ 1.10   $ 1.19   $ 1.00   $ 1.08
    Diluted earnings per common share     1.30     1.10     1.19     0.99     1.07
    Dividends per common share     0.23     0.23     0.21     0.21     0.21
    Average common shares outstanding:                              
    Basic     11,231,000     11,221,000     11,276,000     11,302,000     11,287,000
    Diluted     11,260,000     11,240,000     11,283,000     11,313,000     11,301,000
                                   
                                     
        For the three-month period ended  
    Quarterly Average Balance Sheet Data:   Dec. 31,      Sep. 30,      June 30,      Mar. 31,      Dec. 31,  
    (dollars in thousands)      2024   2024   2024   2024   2023  
                                     
    Interest-bearing cash equivalents   $ 64,976   $ 5,547   $ 39,432   $ 182,427   $ 89,123  
    AFS securities and membership stock     479,633     460,187     476,198     472,904     468,498  
    Loans receivable, gross     3,989,643     3,889,740     3,809,209     3,726,631     3,691,586  
    Total interest-earning assets     4,534,252     4,355,474     4,324,839     4,381,962     4,249,207  
    Other assets     291,217     283,056     285,956     291,591     301,415  
    Total assets   $ 4,825,469   $ 4,638,530   $ 4,610,795   $ 4,673,553   $ 4,550,622  
                                     
    Interest-bearing deposits   $ 3,615,767   $ 3,416,752   $ 3,417,360   $ 3,488,104   $ 3,341,221  
    Securities sold under agreements to repurchase     15,000     12,321     9,398     9,398     9,398  
    FHLB advances     107,054     123,723     102,757     111,830     113,519  
    Subordinated debt     23,175     23,162     23,149     23,137     23,124  
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     3,760,996     3,575,958     3,552,664     3,632,469     3,487,262  
    Noninterest-bearing deposits     524,878     531,946     539,637     532,075     572,101  
    Other noninterest-bearing liabilities     31,442     33,737     35,198     33,902     31,807  
    Total liabilities     4,317,316     4,141,641     4,127,499     4,198,446     4,091,170  
                                     
    Total stockholders’ equity     508,153     496,889     483,296     475,107     459,452  
                                     
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 4,825,469   $ 4,638,530   $ 4,610,795   $ 4,673,553   $ 4,550,622  
                                     
    Return on average assets     1.21 %     1.07 %     1.17 %     0.97 %     1.07 %
    Return on average common stockholders’ equity     11.5 %     10.0 %     11.2 %     9.5 %     10.6 %
                                     
    Net interest margin     3.36 %     3.37 %     3.25 %     3.15 %     3.25 %
    Net interest spread     2.79 %     2.75 %     2.65 %     2.59 %     2.69 %
                                     
    Efficiency ratio     55.3 %     59.0 %     58.3 %     61.2 %     58.5 %

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  • MIL-OSI: Five Star Bancorp Announces Quarterly and Annual Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) (“Five Star” or the “Company”), a holding company that operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $13.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $10.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and $10.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $45.7 million, as compared to $47.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.

    Financial and Other Highlights

    Performance highlights and other developments for the Company for the periods noted below included the following:

      Three months ended
    (in thousands, except per share and share data) December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
    Return on average assets (“ROAA”)   1.31 %     1.18 %     1.26 %
    Return on average equity (“ROAE”)   13.48 %     11.31 %     15.45 %
    Pre-tax income $ 19,367     $ 15,241     $ 15,151  
    Pre-tax, pre-provision income(1) $ 20,667     $ 17,991     $ 15,951  
    Net income $ 13,317     $ 10,941     $ 10,799  
    Basic earnings per common share $ 0.63     $ 0.52     $ 0.63  
    Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.63     $ 0.52     $ 0.63  
    Weighted average basic common shares outstanding   21,182,143       21,182,143       17,175,445  
    Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding   21,235,318       21,232,758       17,193,114  
    Shares outstanding at end of period   21,319,083       21,319,583       17,256,989  
      Year ended
    (in thousands, except per share and share data) December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
    ROAA   1.23 %     1.44 %
    ROAE   12.72 %     17.85 %
    Pre-tax income $ 64,721     $ 66,616  
    Pre-tax, pre-provision income(1) $ 71,671     $ 70,616  
    Net income $ 45,671     $ 47,734  
    Basic earnings per common share $ 2.26     $ 2.78  
    Diluted earnings per common share $ 2.26     $ 2.78  
    Weighted average basic common shares outstanding   20,154,385       17,166,592  
    Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding   20,205,440       17,187,969  
    Shares outstanding at end of period   21,319,083       17,256,989  
                   

    (1) See the section entitled “Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited)” for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure.

    James E. Beckwith, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented:

    “While we focus on the future and maintaining a position of distinction and respect in the markets we serve, we proudly look back at 2024 as another outstanding year of achievement. We experienced consistent, strong financial performance with year-over-year growth in loans and deposits, a consistent shareholder dividend, and stable net interest margin. We also continued our successful execution of our San Francisco market expansion and now have 27 employees in the San Francisco Bay Area who contributed $229.5 million in deposits from June 5, 2023 to December 31, 2024. We have managed expenses and executed on conservative underwriting practices, which are foundational to our success.

    Five Star Bank consistently executes on client and community-focused initiatives, and in 2024, we received a Super Premier rating from Findley Reports, an IDC Superior rating, and a Bauer Financial rating of 5 stars (out of five). We were also awarded the prestigious 2023 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup, were among S&P Global Market Intelligence’s 2023 Top 20 Best-Performing Community banks in the nation (with assets between $3 billion and $10 billion), and were ranked fifth on the 2024 Bank Director Magazine (RankingBanking) Best U.S. Banks with assets less than $5 billion. We also received the Greater Sacramento Economic Council’s Sustainability Award recognizing a company that has supported industry growth in the Greater Sacramento region.

    In 2024, our senior leadership was recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal with a C-Suite Award, a Women Who Mean Business honor, a 40 Under 40 recognition, and placement on the Power 100 list. Our senior leadership was also recognized on the San Francisco Business Times’ Newsmaker 100 list, as part of the Independent Community Bankers of America’s 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders, among the Association of Latino Professionals for America’s 50 Most Powerful Latinas, and with a National Association of Women Business Owners’ Sacramento Valley Outstanding Women Leaders’ Executive Woman award.

    Being recognized as community leaders ensures Five Star Bank remains top of mind in the markets we serve as we continue to build-out our market presence. I am humbled and proud of our team’s accomplishments and look forward to the future.”

    Financial highlights included the following:

    • The San Francisco Bay Area team, which increased from 24 to 27 employees during the three months ended December 31, 2024, generated deposit balances totaling $229.5 million at December 31, 2024, an increase of $40.4 million from September 30, 2024.
    • Cash and cash equivalents were $352.3 million, representing 9.90% of total deposits at December 31, 2024, as compared to 7.38% at September 30, 2024.
    • Total deposits increased by $158.0 million, or 4.65%, during the three months ended December 31, 2024, due to increases in both non-wholesale and wholesale deposits, which the Company defines as brokered deposits and public time deposits. During the three months ended December 31, 2024, non-wholesale deposits increased by $8.0 million, or 0.27%, and wholesale deposits increased by $150.0 million, or 36.59%.
    • Consistent, disciplined management of expenses contributed to our efficiency ratio of 41.21% for the three months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to 43.37% for the three months ended September 30, 2024.
    • For the three months ended December 31, 2024, net interest margin was 3.36%, as compared to 3.37% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 3.19% for the three months ended December 31, 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2024, net interest margin was 3.32%, as compared to 3.42% for the year ended December 31, 2023. The effective Federal Funds rate fell to 4.33% as of December 31, 2024 from 4.83% as of September 30, 2024 and 5.33% as of December 31, 2023.
    • Other comprehensive loss was $2.6 million during the three months ended December 31, 2024. Unrealized losses, net of tax effect, on available-for-sale securities were $12.4 million as of December 31, 2024. Total carrying value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities represented 0.07% and 2.48% of total interest-earning assets, respectively, as of December 31, 2024.
    • The Company’s common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 11.02% and 10.93% as of December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, respectively. The Bank continues to meet all requirements to be considered “well-capitalized” under applicable regulatory guidelines.
    • Loan and deposit growth in the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was as follows:
    (in thousands) December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   $ Change   % Change
    Loans held for investment $ 3,532,686   $ 3,460,565   $ 72,121   2.08 %
    Non-interest-bearing deposits   922,629     906,939     15,690   1.73 %
    Interest-bearing deposits   2,635,365     2,493,040     142,325   5.71 %
                   
    (in thousands) December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023   $ Change   % Change
    Loans held for investment $ 3,532,686   $ 3,081,719   $ 450,967   14.63 %
    Non-interest-bearing deposits   922,629     831,101     91,528   11.01 %
    Interest-bearing deposits   2,635,365     2,195,795     439,570   20.02 %
                           
    • The ratio of nonperforming loans to loans held for investment at period end decreased from 0.06% at December 31, 2023 to 0.05% at December 31, 2024.
    • The Company’s Board of Directors declared, and the Company subsequently paid, a cash dividend of $0.20 per share during the three months ended December 31, 2024. The Company’s Board of Directors subsequently declared another cash dividend of $0.20 per share on January 16, 2025, which the Company expects to pay on February 10, 2025 to shareholders of record as of February 3, 2025.

    Summary Results

    Three months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to three months ended September 30, 2024

    The Company’s net income was $13.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $10.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024. Net interest income increased by $3.1 million, primarily due to an increase in interest income driven by a larger average balance of interest-earning assets, partially offset by an increase in interest expense due to a larger average balance of deposits, as compared to September 30, 2024. The provision for credit losses decreased by $1.5 million, reflecting adjustments to expectations for credit losses based on economic trends and forecasts in the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024. Non-interest income increased by $0.3 million, primarily due to income received on equity investments in venture-backed funds during the three months ended December 31, 2024, combined with a loss from equity investments in venture-backed funds during the three months ended September 30, 2024. Non-interest expense increased by $0.7 million, primarily due to: (i) increased salaries and employee benefits mainly resulting from increased loan production driving higher commissions expense period-over-period; and (ii) increased advertising and promotional expenses due to a larger number of events sponsored and attended period-over-period.

    Three months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to three months ended December 31, 2023

    The Company’s net income was $13.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $10.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Net interest income increased by $6.8 million, primarily due to an increase in interest income driven by higher average balances and yields on loans, partially offset by an increase in interest expense due to higher average balances and rates on deposits. The provision for credit losses increased by $0.5 million, reflecting adjustments to expectations for credit losses based on economic trends and forecasts in the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023. Non-interest income decreased by $0.3 million, primarily due to lower swap referral and rate lock fees during the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same quarter of the prior year. Non-interest expense increased by $1.8 million with an increase in salaries and employee benefits related to the Company’s expansion into the San Francisco Bay Area as the leading driver.

    Year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to year ended December 31, 2023

    The Company’s net income was $45.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $47.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Net interest income increased by $8.8 million, primarily due to an increase in interest income driven by higher average balances and yields on loans, partially offset by an increase in interest expense due to higher average balances and rates on deposits. The provision for credit losses increased by $3.0 million, or 73.75%, as loan originations in the year ended December 31, 2024 were almost double those for the year ended December 31, 2023. Non-interest income decreased by $1.1 million, primarily due to lower income received on equity investments in venture-backed funds during the year ended December 31, 2024 than during the year ended December 31, 2023. Non-interest expense increased by $6.7 million with an increase in salaries and employee benefits related to the Company’s expansion into the San Francisco Bay Area as the leading driver.

    The following is a summary of the components of the Company’s operating results and performance ratios for the periods indicated:

        Three months ended        
    (in thousands, except per share data)   December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   $ Change   % Change
    Selected operating data:                
    Net interest income   $ 33,489     $ 30,386     $ 3,103     10.21 %
    Provision for credit losses     1,300       2,750       (1,450 )   (52.73) %
    Non-interest income     1,666       1,381       285     20.64 %
    Non-interest expense     14,488       13,776       712     5.17 %
    Pre-tax income     19,367       15,241       4,126     27.07 %
    Provision for income taxes     6,050       4,300       1,750     40.70 %
    Net income   $ 13,317     $ 10,941     $ 2,376     21.72 %
    Earnings per common share:                
    Basic   $ 0.63     $ 0.52     $ 0.11     21.15 %
    Diluted   $ 0.63     $ 0.52     $ 0.11     21.15 %
    Performance and other financial ratios:                
    ROAA     1.31 %     1.18 %        
    ROAE     13.48 %     11.31 %        
    Net interest margin     3.36 %     3.37 %        
    Cost of funds     2.65 %     2.72 %        
    Efficiency ratio     41.21 %     43.37 %        
        Three months ended        
    (in thousands, except per share data)   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023   $ Change   % Change
    Selected operating data:                
    Net interest income   $ 33,489     $ 26,678     $ 6,811     25.53 %
    Provision for credit losses     1,300       800       500     62.50 %
    Non-interest income     1,666       1,936       (270 )   (13.95) %
    Non-interest expense     14,488       12,663       1,825     14.41 %
    Pre-tax income     19,367       15,151       4,216     27.83 %
    Provision for income taxes     6,050       4,352       1,698     39.02 %
    Net income   $ 13,317     $ 10,799     $ 2,518     23.32 %
    Earnings per common share:                
    Basic   $ 0.63     $ 0.63     $     %
    Diluted   $ 0.63     $ 0.63     $     %
    Performance and other financial ratios:                
    ROAA     1.31 %     1.26 %        
    ROAE     13.48 %     15.45 %        
    Net interest margin     3.36 %     3.19 %        
    Cost of funds     2.65 %     2.50 %        
    Efficiency ratio     41.21 %     44.25 %        
                             
        Year ended        
    (in thousands, except per share data)   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023   $ Change   % Change
    Selected operating data:                
    Net interest income   $ 119,711     $ 110,880     $ 8,831     7.96 %
    Provision for credit losses     6,950       4,000       2,950     73.75 %
    Non-interest income     6,453       7,511       (1,058 )   (14.09) %
    Non-interest expense     54,493       47,775       6,718     14.06 %
    Pre-tax income     64,721       66,616       (1,895 )   (2.84) %
    Provision for income taxes     19,050       18,882       168     0.89 %
    Net income   $ 45,671     $ 47,734     $ (2,063 )   (4.32) %
    Earnings per common share:                
    Basic   $ 2.26     $ 2.78     $ (0.52 )   (18.71) %
    Diluted   $ 2.26     $ 2.78     $ (0.52 )   (18.71) %
    Performance and other financial ratios:                
    ROAA     1.23 %     1.44 %        
    ROAE     12.72 %     17.85 %        
    Net interest margin     3.32 %     3.42 %        
    Cost of funds     2.64 %     2.10 %        
    Efficiency ratio     43.19 %     40.35 %        


    Balance Sheet Summary

    (in thousands)   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023   $ Change   % Change
    Selected financial condition data:                
    Total assets   $ 4,053,278   $ 3,593,125   $ 460,153     12.81 %
    Cash and cash equivalents     352,343     321,576     30,767     9.57 %
    Total loans held for investment     3,532,686     3,081,719     450,967     14.63 %
    Total investments     100,914     111,160     (10,246 )   (9.22) %
    Total liabilities     3,656,654     3,307,351     349,303     10.56 %
    Total deposits     3,557,994     3,026,896     531,098     17.55 %
    Subordinated notes, net     73,895     73,749     146     0.20 %
    Total shareholders’ equity     396,624     285,774     110,850     38.79 %
                               
    • Insured and collateralized deposits were approximately $2.4 billion, representing 66.92% of total deposits as of December 31, 2024. Net uninsured and uncollateralized deposits were approximately $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2024.
    • Commercial and consumer deposit accounts constituted 77.00% of total deposits. Deposit relationships of greater than $5 million represented 61.13% of total deposits and had an average age of approximately 9.28 years as of December 31, 2024.
    • Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2024 were $352.3 million, representing 9.90% of total deposits at December 31, 2024, as compared to 10.62% as of December 31, 2023.
    • Total liquidity (consisting of cash and cash equivalents and unused and immediately available borrowing capacity as set forth below) was approximately $1.9 billion as of December 31, 2024.
        December 31, 2024
    (in thousands)   Line of Credit   Letters of Credit Issued   Borrowings   Available
    Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (“FHLB”) advances   $ 1,212,209   $ 701,500   $   $ 510,709
    Federal Reserve Discount Window     862,136             862,136
    Correspondent bank lines of credit     175,000             175,000
    Cash and cash equivalents                 352,343
    Total   $ 2,249,345   $ 701,500   $   $ 1,900,188

    The increase in total assets from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 was primarily due to a $451.0 million increase in total loans held for investment and a $30.8 million increase in cash and cash equivalents, partially offset by a $10.2 million decrease in investments. The $451.0 million increase in total loans held for investment between December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024 was the result of $1.1 billion in loan originations, partially offset by $263.0 million and $423.0 million in loan payoffs and paydowns, respectively. The $451.0 million increase in total loans held for investment included $281.4 million in purchased loans within the consumer concentration of the loan portfolio. The $30.8 million increase in cash and cash equivalents primarily resulted from net cash inflows related to financing and operating activities of $425.7 million and $52.3 million, respectively, partially offset by net cash outflows related to investing activities of $447.3 million.

    The increase in total liabilities from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to an increase in deposits of $531.1 million, partially offset by a decrease in other borrowings of $170.0 million. The $531.1 million increase in deposits was largely due to increases in money market, time, and non-interest-bearing demand deposits of $242.9 million, $203.6 million, and $91.5 million, respectively, partially offset by decreases in interest-bearing demand and savings deposits of $5.1 million and $1.8 million, respectively.

    The increase in total shareholders’ equity from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 was primarily a result of $80.9 million of additional common stock issued during the year and net income recognized of $45.7 million, partially offset by $16.2 million in cash dividends paid during the period.

    Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

    The following is a summary of the components of net interest income for the periods indicated:

        Three months ended        
    (in thousands)   December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   $ Change   % Change
    Interest and fee income   $ 57,745     $ 52,667     $ 5,078   9.64 %
    Interest expense     24,256       22,281       1,975   8.86 %
    Net interest income   $ 33,489     $ 30,386     $ 3,103   10.21 %
    Net interest margin     3.36 %     3.37 %        
                     
        Three months ended        
    (in thousands)   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023   $ Change   % Change
    Interest and fee income   $ 57,745     $ 46,180     $ 11,565   25.04 %
    Interest expense     24,256       19,502       4,754   24.38 %
    Net interest income   $ 33,489     $ 26,678     $ 6,811   25.53 %
    Net interest margin     3.36 %     3.19 %        
                     
        Year ended        
    (in thousands)   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023   $ Change   % Change
    Interest and fee income   $ 206,951     $ 174,382     $ 32,569   18.68 %
    Interest expense     87,240       63,502       23,738   37.38 %
    Net interest income   $ 119,711     $ 110,880     $ 8,831   7.96 %
    Net interest margin     3.32 %     3.42 %        

    The following table shows the components of net interest income and net interest margin for the quarterly periods indicated:

        Three months ended
        December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
    (in thousands)   Average Balance   Interest Income/Expense   Yield/Rate   Average Balance   Interest Income/Expense   Yield/Rate   Average Balance   Interest Income/Expense   Yield/Rate
    Assets                                    
    Interest-earning deposits in banks   $ 363,828   $ 4,335   4.74 %   $ 126,266   $ 1,657   5.22 %   $ 157,775   $ 2,100   5.28 %
    Investment securities     103,930     607   2.33 %     106,256     620   2.32 %     106,483     651   2.43 %
    Loans held for investment and sale     3,498,109     52,803   6.01 %     3,354,050     50,390   5.98 %     3,055,042     43,429   5.64 %
    Total interest-earning assets     3,965,867     57,745   5.79 %     3,586,572     52,667   5.84 %     3,319,300     46,180   5.52 %
    Interest receivable and other assets, net     91,736             91,965             80,360        
    Total assets   $ 4,057,603           $ 3,678,537           $ 3,399,660        
                                         
    Liabilities and shareholders’ equity                                    
    Interest-bearing transaction accounts   $ 298,518   $ 1,249   1.66 %   $ 302,188   $ 1,237   1.63 %   $ 291,967   $ 1,091   1.48 %
    Savings accounts     127,298     887   2.77 %     124,851     979   3.12 %     130,915     891   2.70 %
    Money market accounts     1,596,116     13,520   3.37 %     1,578,244     14,688   3.70 %     1,347,111     10,824   3.19 %
    Time accounts     617,596     7,438   4.79 %     326,640     4,172   5.08 %     417,434     5,322   5.06 %
    Subordinated notes and other borrowings     73,872     1,162   6.25 %     76,988     1,205   6.23 %     88,401     1,374   6.16 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     2,713,400     24,256   3.56 %     2,408,911     22,281   3.68 %     2,275,828     19,502   3.40 %
    Demand accounts     921,881             852,872             821,651        
    Interest payable and other liabilities     29,234             32,062             24,886        
    Shareholders’ equity     393,088             384,692             277,295        
    Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity   $ 4,057,603           $ 3,678,537           $ 3,399,660        
                                         
    Net interest spread           2.23 %           2.16 %           2.12 %
    Net interest income/margin       $ 33,489   3.36 %       $ 30,386   3.37 %       $ 26,678   3.19 %

    Net interest income during the three months ended December 31, 2024 increased $3.1 million, or 10.21%, to $33.5 million compared to $30.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024. Net interest margin totaled 3.36% for the three months ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of one basis point compared to the prior quarter. The increase in net interest income is primarily attributable to an additional $5.1 million in interest income due to a $379.3 million, or 10.58%, increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets during the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior quarter. The increase in interest income was partially offset by a $2.0 million increase in deposit interest expense due to a $376.6 million, or 11.83%, increase in the average balance of deposits during the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior quarter.

    As compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023, net interest income increased $6.8 million, or 25.53%, to $33.5 million compared to $26.7 million. Net interest margin totaled 3.36% for the three months ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 17 basis points compared to the same quarter of the prior year. The increase in net interest income is primarily attributable to an additional $9.4 million in loan interest income due to a $443.1 million, or 14.50%, increase in the average balance of loans and a 37 basis point improvement in the average yield on loans during the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same quarter of the prior year. The increase in interest income was partially offset by a $5.0 million increase in deposit interest expense due to a $552.3 million, or 18.36%, increase in the average balance of deposits and a 19 basis point increase in the average cost of deposits during the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same quarter of the prior year.

    The following table shows the components of net interest income and net interest margin for the annual periods indicated:

        Year ended
        December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
    (in thousands)   Average Balance   Interest Income/Expense   Yield/Rate   Average Balance   Interest Income/Expense   Yield/Rate
    Assets                        
    Interest-earning deposits in banks   $ 218,156   $ 11,080   5.08 %   $ 184,103   $ 9,069   4.93 %
    Investment securities     106,289     2,530   2.38 %     113,515     2,600   2.29 %
    Loans held for investment and sale     3,283,874     193,341   5.89 %     2,947,603     162,713   5.52 %
    Total interest-earning assets     3,608,319     206,951   5.74 %     3,245,221     174,382   5.37 %
    Interest receivable and other assets, net     90,061             75,741        
    Total assets   $ 3,698,380           $ 3,320,962        
                             
    Liabilities and shareholders’ equity                        
    Interest-bearing transaction accounts   $ 298,137   $ 4,716   1.58 %   $ 312,944   $ 3,321   1.06 %
    Savings accounts     124,208     3,584   2.89 %     140,060     3,073   2.19 %
    Money market accounts     1,533,405     53,750   3.51 %     1,263,539     33,932   2.69 %
    Time accounts     412,007     20,348   4.94 %     372,557     17,535   4.71 %
    Subordinated notes and other borrowings     77,335     4,842   6.26 %     93,279     5,641   6.05 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     2,445,092     87,240   3.57 %     2,182,379     63,502   2.91 %
    Demand accounts     858,789             844,057        
    Interest payable and other liabilities     35,331             27,127        
    Shareholders’ equity     359,168             267,399        
    Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity   $ 3,698,380           $ 3,320,962        
                             
    Net interest spread           2.17 %           2.46 %
    Net interest income/margin       $ 119,711   3.32 %       $ 110,880   3.42 %

    Net interest income during the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $8.8 million, or 7.96%, to $119.7 million compared to $110.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2023. Net interest margin totaled 3.32% for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of 10 basis points compared to the prior year. The increase in net interest income is primarily attributable to an additional $30.6 million in loan interest income due to a $336.3 million, or 11.41%, increase in the average balance of loans and a 37 basis point improvement in the average yield on loans as compared to the prior year. The increase in interest income was partially offset by an additional $24.5 million in deposit interest expense due to a $293.4 million, or 10.00%, increase in the average balance of deposits and a 58 basis point increase in the average cost of deposits compared to the prior year.

    Loans by Type

    The following table provides loan balances, excluding deferred loan fees, by type as of December 31, 2024:

    (in thousands)    
    Real estate:    
    Commercial   $ 2,857,173  
    Commercial land and development     3,849  
    Commercial construction     111,318  
    Residential construction     4,561  
    Residential     32,774  
    Farmland     47,241  
    Commercial:    
    Secured     170,548  
    Unsecured     27,558  
    Consumer and other     279,584  
    Net deferred loan fees     (1,920 )
    Total loans held for investment   $ 3,532,686  


    Interest-bearing Deposits

    The following table provides interest-bearing deposit balances by type as of December 31, 2024:

    (in thousands)    
    Interest-bearing demand accounts   $ 315,217
    Money market accounts     1,525,293
    Savings accounts     124,702
    Time accounts     670,153
    Total interest-bearing deposits   $ 2,635,365


    Asset Quality

    Allowance for Credit Losses

    At December 31, 2024, the Company’s allowance for credit losses was $37.8 million, as compared to $34.4 million at December 31, 2023. The $3.4 million increase in the allowance is due to a $7.5 million provision for credit losses recorded during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, partially offset by net charge-offs of $4.1 million, mainly attributable to commercial and industrial loans, during the same period.

    The Company’s ratio of nonperforming loans to loans held for investment decreased from 0.06% at December 31, 2023 to 0.05% at December 31, 2024. Loans designated as watch increased from $39.6 million to $123.4 million between December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024. Loans designated as substandard increased from $2.0 million to $2.6 million between December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024. There were no loans with doubtful risk grades at December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

    A summary of the allowance for credit losses by loan class is as follows:

        December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
    (in thousands)   Amount   % of Total   Amount   % of Total
    Real estate:                
    Commercial   $ 25,864   68.44 %   $ 29,015   84.27 %
    Commercial land and development     78   0.21 %     178   0.52 %
    Commercial construction     2,268   6.00 %     718   2.08 %
    Residential construction     64   0.17 %     89   0.26 %
    Residential     270   0.71 %     151   0.44 %
    Farmland     607   1.61 %     399   1.16 %
          29,151   77.14 %     30,550   88.73 %
    Commercial:                
    Secured     5,866   15.52 %     3,314   9.62 %
    Unsecured     278   0.74 %     189   0.55 %
          6,144   16.26 %     3,503   10.17 %
    Consumer and other     2,496   6.60 %     378   1.10 %
    Total allowance for credit losses   $ 37,791   100.00 %   $ 34,431   100.00 %

    The ratio of allowance for credit losses to loans held for investment was 1.07% at December 31, 2024, as compared to 1.12% at December 31, 2023.

    Non-interest Income

    The following table presents the key components of non-interest income for the periods indicated:

        Three months ended        
    (in thousands)   December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   $ Change   % Change
    Service charges on deposit accounts   $ 179   $ 165   $ 14     8.48 %
    Gain on sale of loans     150     306     (156 )   (50.98) %
    Loan-related fees     400     406     (6 )   (1.48) %
    FHLB stock dividends     332     327     5     1.53 %
    Earnings on bank-owned life insurance     182     162     20     12.35 %
    Other income     423     15     408     2,720.00 %
    Total non-interest income   $ 1,666   $ 1,381   $ 285     20.64 %


    Gain on sale of loans.
    The decrease related primarily to an overall decline in the volume of loans sold during the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024. During the three months ended December 31, 2024, approximately $2.0 million of loans were sold with an effective yield of 7.60%, as compared to approximately $4.4 million of loans sold with an effective yield of 7.03% during the three months ended September 30, 2024.

    Other income. The increase resulted primarily from $0.3 million of income received on equity investments in venture-backed funds during the three months ended December 31, 2024, combined with a $0.1 million loss from equity investments in venture-backed funds during the three months ended September 30, 2024.

    The following table presents the key components of non-interest income for the periods indicated:

        Three months ended      
    (in thousands)   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023   $ Change   % Change
    Service charges on deposit accounts   $ 179   $ 165     $ 14     8.48 %
    Net gain (loss) on sale of securities         (167 )     167     (100.00) %
    Gain on sale of loans     150     317       (167 )   (52.68) %
    Loan-related fees     400     667       (267 )   (40.03) %
    FHLB stock dividends     332     314       18     5.73 %
    Earnings on bank-owned life insurance     182     155       27     17.42 %
    Other income     423     485       (62 )   (12.78) %
    Total non-interest income   $ 1,666   $ 1,936     $ (270 )   (13.95) %


    Net gain (loss) on sale of securities.
    The decrease in the net loss on sale of securities related to the sale of two municipal securities with a par value of approximately $0.8 million for a loss of approximately $0.2 million during the three months ended December 31, 2023, with no sales occurring during the three months ended December 31, 2024.

    Gain on sale of loans. The decrease resulted from an overall decline in the volume of loans sold during the three months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023. During the three months ended December 31, 2024, approximately $2.0 million of loans were sold with an effective yield of 7.60%, as compared to approximately $5.9 million of loans sold with an effective yield of 5.41% during the three months ended December 31, 2023.

    Loan-related fees. The decrease resulted from the recognition of $0.2 million lower rate lock fees and $0.1 million lower swap referral fees during the three months ended December 31, 2024 than the three months ended December 31, 2023.

    Non-interest income for the periods indicated:

        Year ended      
    (in thousands)   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023   $ Change   % Change
    Service charges on deposit accounts   $ 721   $ 575     $ 146     25.39 %
    Net gain (loss) on sale of securities         (167 )     167     (100.00) %
    Gain on sale of loans     1,274     1,952       (678 )   (34.73) %
    Loan-related fees     1,605     1,719       (114 )   (6.63) %
    FHLB stock dividends     1,320     970       350     36.08 %
    Earnings on bank-owned life insurance     644     510       134     26.27 %
    Other income     889     1,952       (1,063 )   (54.46) %
    Total non-interest income   $ 6,453   $ 7,511     $ (1,058 )   (14.09) %


    Service charges on deposit accounts.
    The increase resulted primarily from a $0.2 million increase in wire transfer fees recognized, partially offset by a small decrease in other fees recognized during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.

    Net gain (loss) on sale of securities. The decrease in the net loss on sale of securities resulted from the sale of two municipal securities with a par value of approximately $0.8 million for a loss of approximately $0.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, with no sales occurring during the year ended December 31, 2024.

    Gain on sale of loans. The decrease related primarily to an overall decline in the volume of loans sold during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. During the year ended December 31, 2024, approximately $18.3 million of loans were sold with an effective yield of 6.96%, as compared to approximately $36.5 million of loans sold with an effective yield of 5.35% during the year ended December 31, 2023.

    Loan-related fees. The decrease was primarily a result of a $0.2 million net decrease in income earned from the credit card program, partially offset by a small increase in loan fee income earned on various loan types and services.

    FHLB stock dividends. The increase primarily relates to a 50 basis point increase in the annualized dividend rate earned year-over-year, while the average shares outstanding remained consistent.

    Earnings on bank-owned life insurance. The increase was primarily due to additional policies purchased between December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

    Other income. The decrease resulted primarily from $0.5 million in income received on equity investments in venture-backed funds during the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $1.7 million in income received on equity investments in venture-back funds during the year ended December 31, 2023.

    Non-interest Expense

    The following table presents the key components of non-interest expense for the periods indicated:

        Three months ended        
    (in thousands)   December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   $ Change   % Change
    Salaries and employee benefits   $ 8,360   $ 7,969   $ 391     4.91 %
    Occupancy and equipment     649     626     23     3.67 %
    Data processing and software     1,369     1,327     42     3.17 %
    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance     440     405     35     8.64 %
    Professional services     774     830     (56 )   (6.75) %
    Advertising and promotional     752     584     168     28.77 %
    Loan-related expenses     321     292     29     9.93 %
    Other operating expenses     1,823     1,743     80     4.59 %
    Total non-interest expense   $ 14,488   $ 13,776   $ 712     5.17 %


    Salaries and employee benefits.
    The increase was primarily a result of: (i) a $0.1 million increase in salaries, benefits, and bonus expense; and (ii) a $0.5 million increase in commissions expense due to higher loan production, net of purchased consumer loans. These increases were partially offset by a $0.2 million increase in loan origination costs due to higher loan production, net of purchased consumer loans, period-over-period.

    Advertising and promotional. The increase was primarily due to the timing of events sponsored and attended during the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024.

    The following table presents the key components of non-interest expense for the periods indicated:

        Three months ended        
    (in thousands)   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023   $ Change   % Change
    Salaries and employee benefits   $ 8,360   $ 7,182   $ 1,178   16.40 %
    Occupancy and equipment     649     583     66   11.32 %
    Data processing and software     1,369     1,110     259   23.33 %
    FDIC insurance     440     370     70   18.92 %
    Professional services     774     658     116   17.63 %
    Advertising and promotional     752     717     35   4.88 %
    Loan-related expenses     321     268     53   19.78 %
    Other operating expenses     1,823     1,775     48   2.70 %
    Total non-interest expense   $ 14,488   $ 12,663   $ 1,825   14.41 %


    Salaries and employee benefits.
    The increase was primarily a result of: (i) a $1.0 million increase in salaries, benefits, and bonus expense, of which approximately $0.8 million related to employees hired to support expansion into the San Francisco Bay Area; and (ii) a $0.7 million increase in commissions expense due to higher loan production, net of purchased consumer loans. These increases were partially offset by a $0.5 million increase in loan origination costs due to higher loan production, net of purchased consumer loans, period-over-period.

    Data processing and software. The increase was primarily due to: (i) increased usage of our digital banking platform; (ii) higher transaction volumes related to the increased number of loan and deposit accounts; and (iii) an increased number of licenses required for new users on our loan origination and documentation system.

    Professional services. The increase was primarily due to increased audit and examination fees for services provided for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023.

    The following table presents the key components of non-interest expense for the periods indicated:

        Year ended        
    (in thousands)   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023   $ Change   % Change
    Salaries and employee benefits   $ 31,709   $ 27,097   $ 4,612   17.02 %
    Occupancy and equipment     2,547     2,218     329   14.83 %
    Data processing and software     5,088     4,015     1,073   26.72 %
    FDIC insurance     1,635     1,557     78   5.01 %
    Professional services     3,078     2,575     503   19.53 %
    Advertising and promotional     2,411     2,403     8   0.33 %
    Loan-related expenses     1,207     1,192     15   1.26 %
    Other operating expenses     6,818     6,718     100   1.49 %
    Total non-interest expense   $ 54,493   $ 47,775   $ 6,718   14.06 %


    Salaries and employee benefits.
    The increase was the result of: (i) a $3.5 million increase in salaries, benefits, and bonus, of which approximately $3.3 million related to employees hired to support expansion into the San Francisco Bay Area; and (ii) a $1.4 million increase in commissions paid, primarily to employees in the San Francisco Bay Area. The increase was partially offset by a $0.3 million increase in loan origination costs due to higher loan production, net of purchased consumer loans, period-over-period.

    Occupancy and equipment. The increase related to rent expense for the San Francisco branch office and a new office lease to support back office staff during the year ended December 31, 2024, which did not exist for the full year ended December 31, 2023.

    Data processing and software. The increase related to: (i) increased usage of our digital banking platform; (ii) higher transaction volumes related to the increased number of loan and deposit accounts; and (iii) an increased number of licenses required for new users on our loan origination and documentation system.

    Professional services. The increase was due to an increase in audit, IT support, and other consulting fees for services provided for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.

    Other operating expenses. The increase is primarily related to a $0.2 million increase in IntraFi Network fees resulting from an overall increase in balances carried in the network, partially offset by a $0.1 million decrease in conference and training expenses.

    Provision for Income Taxes

    Three months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024

    Provision for income taxes for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 increased by $1.8 million, or 40.70%, to $6.1 million, as compared to $4.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, which was primarily due to: (i) the increase in taxable income recognized during the three months ended December 31, 2024; and (ii) a $0.6 million provision to return true-up recorded during the three months ended December 31, 2024 related primarily to the timing of recognition of low income housing tax credits, which did not occur during the three months ended September 30, 2024. The effective tax rate was 31.24% and 28.21% for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, respectively.

    Three months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023

    Provision for income taxes increased by $1.7 million, or 39.02%, to $6.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $4.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. This increase is due to: (i) the increase in taxable income for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023; and (ii) a $0.6 million provision to return true-up recorded during the three months ended December 31, 2024 related primarily to the timing of recognition of low income housing tax credits, which did not occur during the three months ended December 31, 2023. The effective tax rate was 31.24% and 28.72% for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

    Year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023

    Provision for income taxes increased by $0.2 million, or 0.89%, to $19.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $18.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. This increase is due to a $0.6 million provision to return true-up recorded during the year ended December 31, 2024, partially offset by a decline in taxable income year-over-year. The effective tax rate was 29.43% and 28.34% for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

    Webcast Details

    Five Star Bancorp will host a live webcast for analysts and investors on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT), to discuss its fourth quarter and annual financial results. To view the live webcast, visit the “News & Events” section of the Company’s website under “Events” at https://investors.fivestarbank.com/news-events/events. The webcast will be archived on the Company’s website for a period of 90 days.

    About Five Star Bancorp

    Five Star is a bank holding company headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California. Five Star operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank. The Bank has eight branches in Northern California.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements represent plans, estimates, objectives, goals, guidelines, expectations, intentions, projections, and statements of the Company’s beliefs concerning future events, business plans, objectives, expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based. Forward-looking statements include without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements, and are typically identified with words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “aim,” “intend,” “plan,” or words or phases of similar meaning. The Company cautions that the forward-looking statements are based largely on the Company’s expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on factors which are, in many instances, beyond the Company’s control. Such forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions (some of which may be beyond the Company’s control) and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which change over time, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict their occurrence or how they will affect the Company. If one or more of the factors affecting the Company’s forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements contained in this press release. Therefore, the Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking information and statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2024, in each case under the section entitled “Risk Factors,” and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

    The Company disclaims any duty to revise or update the forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking statements, except as specifically required by law.

    Condensed Financial Data (Unaudited)

        Three months ended
    (in thousands, except per share and share data)   December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
    Revenue and Expense Data            
    Interest and fee income   $ 57,745     $ 52,667     $ 46,180  
    Interest expense     24,256       22,281       19,502  
    Net interest income     33,489       30,386       26,678  
    Provision for credit losses     1,300       2,750       800  
    Net interest income after provision     32,189       27,636       25,878  
    Non-interest income:            
    Service charges on deposit accounts     179       165       165  
    Net gain (loss) on sale of securities                 (167 )
    Gain on sale of loans     150       306       317  
    Loan-related fees     400       406       667  
    FHLB stock dividends     332       327       314  
    Earnings on bank-owned life insurance     182       162       155  
    Other income     423       15       485  
    Total non-interest income     1,666       1,381       1,936  
    Non-interest expense:            
    Salaries and employee benefits     8,360       7,969       7,182  
    Occupancy and equipment     649       626       583  
    Data processing and software     1,369       1,327       1,110  
    FDIC insurance     440       405       370  
    Professional services     774       830       658  
    Advertising and promotional     752       584       717  
    Loan-related expenses     321       292       268  
    Other operating expenses     1,823       1,743       1,775  
    Total non-interest expense     14,488       13,776       12,663  
    Income before provision for income taxes     19,367       15,241       15,151  
    Provision for income taxes     6,050       4,300       4,352  
    Net income   $ 13,317     $ 10,941     $ 10,799  
                 
    Comprehensive Income            
    Net income   $ 13,317     $ 10,941     $ 10,799  
    Net unrealized holding (loss) gain on securities available-for-sale during the period     (3,747 )     3,549       5,744  
    Reclassification for net loss on sale of securities included in net income                 167  
    Less: Income tax (benefit) expense related to other comprehensive (loss) income     (1,108 )     1,049       1,747  
    Other comprehensive (loss) income     (2,639 )     2,500       4,164  
    Total comprehensive income   $ 10,678     $ 13,441     $ 14,963  
                 
    Share and Per Share Data            
    Earnings per common share:            
    Basic   $ 0.63     $ 0.52     $ 0.63  
    Diluted   $ 0.63     $ 0.52     $ 0.63  
    Book value per share   $ 18.60     $ 18.29     $ 16.56  
    Tangible book value per share(1)   $ 18.60     $ 18.29     $ 16.56  
    Weighted average basic common shares outstanding     21,182,143       21,182,143       17,175,445  
    Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding     21,235,318       21,232,758       17,193,114  
    Shares outstanding at end of period     21,319,083       21,319,583       17,256,989  
                 
    Credit Quality            
    Allowance for credit losses to period end nonperforming loans     2,101.78 %     2,041.44 %     1,752.70 %
    Nonperforming loans to loans held for investment     0.05 %     0.05 %     0.06 %
    Nonperforming assets to total assets     0.05 %     0.05 %     0.05 %
    Nonperforming loans plus performing loan modifications to loans held for investment     0.05 %     0.05 %     0.06 %
                 
    Selected Financial Ratios            
    ROAA     1.31 %     1.18 %     1.26 %
    ROAE     13.48 %     11.31 %     15.45 %
    Net interest margin     3.36 %     3.37 %     3.19 %
    Loan to deposit     99.38 %     101.87 %     102.19 %


    (1)
    See the section entitled “Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited)” for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure.

        Year ended
    (in thousands, except per share and share data)   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
    Revenue and Expense Data        
    Interest and fee income   $ 206,951     $ 174,382  
    Interest expense     87,240       63,502  
    Net interest income     119,711       110,880  
    Provision for credit losses     6,950       4,000  
    Net interest income after provision     112,761       106,880  
    Non-interest income:        
    Service charges on deposit accounts     721       575  
    Net gain (loss) on sale of securities           (167 )
    Gain on sale of loans     1,274       1,952  
    Loan-related fees     1,605       1,719  
    FHLB stock dividends     1,320       970  
    Earnings on bank-owned life insurance     644       510  
    Other income     889       1,952  
    Total non-interest income     6,453       7,511  
    Non-interest expense:        
    Salaries and employee benefits     31,709       27,097  
    Occupancy and equipment     2,547       2,218  
    Data processing and software     5,088       4,015  
    FDIC insurance     1,635       1,557  
    Professional services     3,078       2,575  
    Advertising and promotional     2,411       2,403  
    Loan-related expenses     1,207       1,192  
    Other operating expenses     6,818       6,718  
    Total non-interest expense     54,493       47,775  
    Income before provision for income taxes     64,721       66,616  
    Provision for income taxes     19,050       18,882  
    Net income   $ 45,671     $ 47,734  
             
    Comprehensive Income        
    Net income   $ 45,671     $ 47,734  
    Net unrealized holding (loss) gain on securities available-for-sale during the period     (858 )     2,228  
    Reclassification for net loss on sale of securities included in net income           167  
    Less: Income tax (benefit) expense related to other comprehensive (loss) income     (254 )     708  
    Other comprehensive (loss) income     (604 )     1,687  
    Total comprehensive income   $ 45,067     $ 49,421  
             
    Share and Per Share Data        
    Earnings per common share:        
    Basic   $ 2.26     $ 2.78  
    Diluted   $ 2.26     $ 2.78  
    Book value per share   $ 18.60     $ 16.56  
    Tangible book value per share(1)   $ 18.60     $ 16.56  
    Weighted average basic common shares outstanding     20,154,385       17,166,592  
    Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding     20,205,440       17,187,969  
    Shares outstanding at end of period     21,319,083       17,256,989  
             
    Credit Quality        
    Allowance for credit losses to period end nonperforming loans     2,101.78 %     1,752.70 %
    Nonperforming loans to loans held for investment     0.05 %     0.06 %
    Nonperforming assets to total assets     0.05 %     0.05 %
    Nonperforming loans plus performing loan modifications to loans held for investment     0.05 %     0.06 %
             
    Selected Financial Ratios        
    ROAA     1.23 %     1.44 %
    ROAE     12.72 %     17.85 %
    Net interest margin     3.32 %     3.42 %
    Loan to deposit     99.38 %     102.19 %
                     

    (1) See the section entitled “Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited)” for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure.

    (in thousands)   December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
    Balance Sheet Data            
    Cash and due from financial institutions   $ 33,882     $ 44,531     $ 26,986  
    Interest-bearing deposits in banks     318,461       206,321       294,590  
    Time deposits in banks     4,121       4,118       5,858  
    Securities – available-for-sale, at fair value     98,194       104,238       108,083  
    Securities – held-to-maturity, at amortized cost     2,720       2,720       3,077  
    Loans held for sale     3,247       2,910       11,464  
    Loans held for investment     3,532,686       3,460,565       3,081,719  
    Allowance for credit losses     (37,791 )     (37,583 )     (34,431 )
    Loans held for investment, net of allowance for credit losses     3,494,895       3,422,982       3,047,288  
    FHLB stock     15,000       15,000       15,000  
    Operating leases, right-of-use asset     6,245       6,590       5,284  
    Premises and equipment, net     1,584       1,657       1,623  
    Bank-owned life insurance     19,375       19,192       17,180  
    Interest receivable and other assets     55,554       56,745       56,692  
    Total assets   $ 4,053,278     $ 3,887,004     $ 3,593,125  
                 
    Non-interest-bearing deposits   $ 922,629     $ 906,939     $ 831,101  
    Interest-bearing deposits     2,635,365       2,493,040       2,195,795  
    Total deposits     3,557,994       3,399,979       3,026,896  
    Subordinated notes, net     73,895       73,859       73,749  
    Other borrowings                 170,000  
    Operating lease liability     6,857       7,101       5,603  
    Interest payable and other liabilities     17,908       16,135       31,103  
    Total liabilities     3,656,654       3,497,074       3,307,351  
                 
    Common stock     302,531       302,251       220,505  
    Retained earnings     106,464       97,411       77,036  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes     (12,371 )     (9,732 )     (11,767 )
    Total shareholders’ equity     396,624       389,930       285,774  
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 4,053,278     $ 3,887,004     $ 3,593,125  
                 
    Quarterly Average Balance Data            
    Average loans held for investment and sale   $ 3,498,109     $ 3,354,050     $ 3,055,042  
    Average interest-earning assets     3,965,867       3,586,572       3,319,300  
    Average total assets     4,057,603       3,678,537       3,399,660  
    Average deposits     3,561,409       3,184,795       3,009,078  
    Average total equity     393,088       384,692       277,295  
                 
    Capital Ratios            
    Total shareholders’ equity to total assets     9.79 %     10.03 %     7.95 %
    Tangible shareholders’ equity to tangible assets(1)     9.79 %     10.03 %     7.95 %
    Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)     13.99 %     13.94 %     12.30 %
    Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)     11.02 %     10.93 %     9.07 %
    Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)     11.02 %     10.93 %     9.07 %
    Tier 1 leverage ratio     10.05 %     10.83 %     8.73 %
                             

    (1) See the section entitled “Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited)” for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure.

    Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited)

    The Company uses financial information in its analysis of the Company’s performance that is not in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to management and investors that is supplementary to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows computed in accordance with GAAP. However, the Company acknowledges that its non-GAAP financial measures have a number of limitations. As such, investors should not view these disclosures as a substitute for results determined in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, these non-GAAP measures are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP financial measures that other banking companies use. 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.

    Tangible shareholders’ equity to tangible assets is defined as total equity less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is total shareholders’ equity to total assets. We had no goodwill or other intangible assets at the end of any period indicated. As a result, tangible shareholders’ equity to tangible assets is the same as total shareholders’ equity to total assets at the end of each of the periods indicated.

    Tangible book value per share is defined as total shareholders’ equity less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by the outstanding number of common shares at the end of the period. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is book value per share. We had no goodwill or other intangible assets at the end of any period indicated. As a result, tangible book value per share is the same as book value per share at the end of each of the periods indicated.

    Pre-tax, pre-provision income is defined as pre-tax income plus provision for credit losses. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is pre-tax income.

    The following reconciliation tables provide a more detailed analysis of this non-GAAP financial measure:

        Three months ended
    (in thousands)   December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
    Pre-tax, pre-provision income            
    Pre-tax income   $ 19,367   $ 15,241   $ 15,151
    Add: provision for credit losses     1,300     2,750     800
    Pre-tax, pre-provision income   $ 20,667   $ 17,991   $ 15,951
        Year ended
    (in thousands)   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
    Pre-tax, pre-provision income        
    Pre-tax income   $ 64,721   $ 66,616
    Add: provision for credit losses     6,950     4,000
    Pre-tax, pre-provision income   $ 71,671   $ 70,616


    Investor Contact:

    Heather C. Luck, Chief Financial Officer
    Five Star Bancorp
    (916) 626-5008
    hluck@fivestarbank.com

    Media Contact:
    Shelley R. Wetton, Chief Marketing Officer
    Five Star Bancorp
    (916) 284-7827
    swetton@fivestarbank.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Brompton Energy Split Corp. Announces Preferred Share Distribution Rate

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: ESP, ESP.PR.A) Brompton Energy Split Corp. (the “Fund”) announces that the distribution rate for the preferred shares (the “Preferred Shares”) for the new term from March 29, 2025 to March 30, 2027 will be $0.725 per Preferred Share per annum (7.25% on the par value of $10) payable quarterly. The new Preferred Share distribution rate is based on current market rates for preferred shares with similar terms.     

    The Fund invests in an actively managed portfolio consisting primarily of equity securities of dividend-paying (at the time of investment) global energy issuers with a market capitalization of at least $2 billion (at the time of investment) which may include companies operating in energy subsectors and related industries such as oil & gas exploration and production, equipment, services, pipelines, transportation, infrastructure, utilities, among others. The Fund may also invest up to 25% of the value of the portfolio (as measured at the time of investment) in equity securities of other global natural resource issuers which include companies that own, explore, mine, process or develop natural resource commodities or supply goods and services to those companies, including directly or indirectly through exchange-traded funds.

    In connection with the extension, shareholders who do not wish to continue their investment in the Fund, will be able to retract Preferred Shares or class A shares (the “Class A Shares”) on March 28, 2025 pursuant to a special retraction right and receive a retraction price that is calculated in the same way that such price would be calculated if the Fund were to terminate on March 28, 2025. Pursuant to this option, the retraction price may be less than the market price if the security is trading at a premium to net asset value. To exercise this retraction right, shareholders must provide notice to their investment dealer by February 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time). Alternatively, shareholders may sell their Preferred Shares and/or Class A Shares through their securities dealer for the market price at any time, potentially at a higher price than would be achieved through retraction, or shareholders may take no action and continue to hold their shares.

    About Brompton Funds

    Founded in 2000, Brompton is an experienced investment fund manager with income and growth focused investment solutions including exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other TSX traded investment funds. For further information, please contact your investment advisor, call Brompton’s investor relations line at 416-642-6000 (toll-free at 1-866-642-6001), email info@bromptongroup.com or visit our website at www.bromptongroup.com.

    You will usually pay brokerage fees to your dealer if you purchase or sell shares of the investment funds on the Toronto Stock Exchange or other alternative Canadian trading system (an “exchange”). If the shares are purchased or sold on an exchange, investors may pay more than the current net asset value when buying shares of the investment fund and may receive less than the current net asset value when selling them.

    There are ongoing fees and expenses associated with owning shares of an investment fund. An investment fund must prepare disclosure documents that contain key information about the fund. You can find more detailed information about the Fund in the public filings available at www.sedarplus.ca. Investment funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated.

    Certain statements contained in this document constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to matters disclosed in this document and to other matters identified in public filings relating to the Fund, to the future outlook of the Fund and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the future financial performance of the Fund. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and we assume no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

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  • MIL-OSI: Hola Prime Announces Exclusive Prime Bowl 5-Day Trading Competition Challenge

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, NY, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hola Prime, a leading prop trading firm, is set to launch its Prime Bowl 5-Day Trading Challenge, an innovative competition designed to challenge traders in an intense, high-stakes environment. This unique event, the first of its kind in the trading community, combines the fast-paced world of trading with the global excitement surrounding the 59th NFL Super Bowl. Unlike traditional long-duration trading contests, the Prime Bowl focuses on a short five-day timeframe, providing an opportunity for traders to show their skills under the thrill of rapid decision-making and expected market volatility.

    The decision to create a 5-day competitive trading format is rooted in the belief that it simulates real-world trading conditions where traders need to act quickly and efficiently. With  $50,000 as the initial balance and leverage up to 50:1, participants will be required to adjust their strategies in real-time and capitalize on market fluctuations. The five-day period is designed to bring out the best in traders, pushing them to make calculated moves and manage risk while responding to any sudden shifts in the market. This short, high-intensity format offers a rare opportunity for traders to experience the fast-paced nature of real trading, where timing and precision are essential for success.

    In addition to the competitive aspect, the Prime Bowl 5-Day Trading Challenge is strategically aligned with the globally recognized NFL Super Bowl, which has a significant economic impact across industries, particularly in the Forex market. The increased consumer spending power, advertising revenues, and global viewership during the Super Bowl potentially influence currency values, particularly the US dollar. By running the competition alongside this event, Hola Prime offers traders a unique opportunity to test their skills while crossing market conditions influenced by one of the world’s most-watched sporting events. This added layer of expected volatility provides a real-time backdrop for traders to engage with currency pairs and make decisions based on live economic shifts.

    “We believe the 5-day trading competition format is an ideal time period for traders to trade. It creates a high-stakes trading environment” said Mr Somesh Kapuria, CEO of Hola Prime. “By limiting the competition to five days, we are encouraging participants to focus on their strategies, sharpen their decision-making skills, and see immediate results from their trades. The alignment with the Super Bowl allows traders to tap into the economic activity surrounding the event, giving them a chance to apply their strategies to global market movements”, he added.

    Participants in the competition will not only compete for exciting prizes but will also have the chance to engage with a vibrant community of traders, exchanging tips, strategies, and insights through online forums and social media. The competition is open to traders of all experience levels, and with no KYC required to enter, anyone can sign up but the competition is thoroughly monitored to ensure no notorious activity.

    The competition will take place on the Match Trader platform, where traders can track their progress, adjust their strategies, and climb the leaderboard.

    Registration for the Prime Bowl 5-Day Trading Challenge opens on January 26th, 2025, at 00:00 UTC and closes on February 2nd, 2025, at 21:00 UTC. The competition begins on February 2nd, 2025, at 22:00 UTC and ends on February 7th, 2025, at 22:00 UTC. To participate, traders simply need to log in or sign up at Hola Prime, visit the competition tab, and click to register. With the chance to win exciting prizes and gain valuable experience in a competitive setting, the Prime Bowl 5-Day Trading Challenge promises to be a must-experience event for traders.

    Social Links

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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVEJa1Ml132Be7tnk-DjeQ

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hola-prime/?viewAsMember=true

    Twitter: https://x.com/HolaPrimeGlobal

    Discord: https://discord.gg/TJ7TcHPXBf

    Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/HolaPrime/

    Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/HolaPrime/

    Medium: https://medium.com/@social_46267

    Media Contact

    Brand: Hola Prime

    Contact: Media Team

    Email: marketing@holaprime.com

    Website: https://holaprime.com/

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  • MIL-OSI: IBEX Limited to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on February 6th, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IBEX Limited (“ibex”) (Nasdaq: IBEX), a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer engagement technology solutions, today announced it will report second quarter 2025 financial results after the market close on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the Company’s financial results, recent developments, and business outlook at 4:30 p.m. ET.

    About ibex
    ibex delivers innovative business process outsourcing (BPO), smart digital marketing, online acquisition technology, and end-to-end customer engagement solutions to help companies acquire, engage and retain valuable customers. Today, ibex operates a global CX delivery center model consisting of approximately 30 operations facilities around the world, while deploying next generation technology to drive superior customer experiences for many of the world’s leading companies across retail, e-commerce, healthcare, fintech, utilities and logistics.

    ibex leverages its diverse global team of over 30,000 employees together with industry-leading technology, including the AI-powered ibex Wave iX solutions suite, to manage nearly 175 million critical customer interactions, adding over $2.2B in lifetime customer revenue each year and driving a truly differentiated customer experience. To learn more, visit our website at ibex.co and connect with us on LinkedIn.

    Investor Contact
    Michael Darwal
    ibex
    Michael.Darwal@ibex.co

    Media Contact
    Dan Burris
    ibex
    Daniel.Burris@ibex.co

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  • MIL-OSI: Drugs Made In America Acquisition Corp. Announces Pricing of $200,000,000 Initial Public Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Fort Lauderdale, FL , Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Drugs Made In America Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DMAAU) (the “Company”) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) and trade under the ticker symbol “DMAAU” beginning January 28, 2025. Each unit consists of one ordinary share and one right to receive one-eighth (1/8) of an ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the ordinary shares and rights are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “DMAA” and “DMAAR”, respectively. The underwriter has been granted a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 units offered by the Company to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is expected to close on January 29, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

    Clear Street is acting as the sole book-running manager in the offering. Loeb & Loeb LLP is serving as legal counsel to the Company. Winston & Strawn LLP is serving as legal counsel to Clear Street.

    A registration statement on Form S-1 (333-281170) relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and was declared effective on January 7, 2025, and a post-effective amendment to the registration statement was declared effective on January 27, 2025. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained, when available, from Clear Street, Attn: Syndicate Department, 150 Greenwich Street, 45th floor, New York, NY 10007, by email at ecm@clearstreet.io, or from the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

    About Drugs Made In America Acquisition Corp.
    The Company is a blank check company incorporated in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization, or other similar business combination with one or more businesses. It has not selected any specific business combination target and has not, nor has anyone on its behalf, engaged in any substantive discussions, directly or indirectly, with any business combination target with respect to an initial business combination. While the Company may pursue a business combination target in any business, industry or geographical location, it intends to focus its search for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry. The Company believes that it is possible to mitigate risks in the U.S. medical supply chain by investing in companies that will reduce America’s overreliance on production of pharmaceuticals from concentrated geographic regions through investments in strategic on-shoring of advanced domestic manufacturing technologies for critical drugs.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Registration Statement and related preliminary prospectus filed in connection with the initial public offering with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.

    Contact Information
    Drugs Made In America Acquisition Corp.
    1 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 700
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
    Lynn Stockwell
    Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chair
    Email: executive@dmaacorp.com
    Phone: (954) 870-3099

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  • MIL-OSI: Oxford Park Income Fund, Inc. Announces December Net Asset Value and Declaration of Distributions for the Months Ending April, May, and June 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oxford Park Income Fund, Inc. (“Oxford Park”, “the Fund”, “our”) announced today the following financial results and related information:

    • On January 24, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Fund declared the following distributions on our common shares of beneficial interest as follows:
    Month Ending Record Date Payment Date Amount Per Share
    April 30, 2025 April 23, 2025 April 30, 2025 $0.30
    May 31, 2025 May 23, 2025 May 30, 2025 $0.30
    June 30, 2025 June 23, 2025 June 30, 2025 $0.30
           
    • The unaudited Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per share as of December 31, 2024, stood at:
    Class A: Net asset value, per share $27.71
    Class I: Net asset value, per share $27.70
    Class L: Net asset value, per share $27.59

    The fair value of the Fund’s portfolio investments may be materially impacted after December 31, 2024, by circumstances and events that are not yet known. To the extent the Fund’s portfolio investments are impacted by market volatility in the U.S. or worldwide, the Fund may experience a material impact on its future net investment income, the fair value of its portfolio investments, its financial condition and the financial condition of its portfolio investments. Investing in our securities involves a number of significant risks. For a discussion of the additional risks applicable to an investment in our securities, please refer to the section titled “Risks” in our prospectus and any subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as applicable.

    The financial data included in this press release has been prepared by, and is the responsibility of, Oxford Park Income Fund, Inc.’s management. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has not audited, reviewed, compiled, or applied agreed-upon procedures with respect to the financial data. Accordingly, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect thereto.

    About Oxford Park Income Fund, Inc.

    The Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company, that continuously offers its common shares and is operated as a “tender offer fund”. The Fund currently seeks to achieve its investment objective of maximizing risk-adjusted total returns as the Fund identifies opportunities in the CLO market through its network of broker-dealers, agent banks, and collateral managers. The Fund primarily invests in debt and equity tranches of CLO vehicles. The Fund’s investment strategy may also include warehouse facilities, which are financing structures intended to aggregate loans that may be used to form the basis of a CLO vehicle.

    Disclaimer

    There is no assurance that the Fund will continue to declare distributions or that they will continue at these rates. Distributions may be comprised of any combination of net investment income and/or net capital gain, and, if the Fund distributes an amount in excess of net investment income and net capital gains, a portion of such distribution will constitute a return of capital. A return of capital distribution may reduce the amount of investable funds. The ultimate tax character of the Fund’s earnings cannot be determined until tax returns are prepared after the end of the fiscal year. The information provided is based on estimates available as of December 31, 2024. Shareholders should know that return of capital will reduce the tax basis of their shares and potentially increase the taxable gain, if any, upon disposition of their shares.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates” and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Certain factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. These factors are identified from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect subsequent events, except as may be required by law.

    Securities Disclosure

    This press release is provided for informational purposes only, does not constitute an offer to sell securities of the Fund and is not a prospectus. Such offering is only made by the Fund’s prospectus, which includes details as to the Fund’s offering and other material information. Securities offered through Skyway Capital Markets, LLC, member FINRA and SIPC. Skyway Capital Markets, LLC and Oxford Funds, LLC are not affiliated. Investing in the Fund involves risk of loss of some or all principal invested. Speak to your tax professional prior to investing. This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to purchase any security. Please refer to the prospectus for additional information about the Fund. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

    Contact:
    Bruce Rubin
    203-983-5280

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  • MIL-OSI: Timberland Bancorp’s First Fiscal Quarter Net Income Increases to $6.86 Million

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Quarterly EPS Increases 12% to $0.86 from $0.77 One Year Ago
    • Quarterly Return on Average Assets Increases to 1.41%
    • Quarterly Return on Average Equity Increases to 11.03%
    • Quarterly Net Interest Margin Increases to 3.64%

    HOQUIAM, Wash., Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSBK) (“Timberland” or “the Company”), the holding company for Timberland Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $6.86 million, or $0.86 per diluted common share for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.  This compares to net income of $6.36 million, or $0.79 per diluted common share for the preceding quarter and $6.30 million, or $0.77 per diluted common share, for the comparable quarter one year ago.

    “We started off our 2025 fiscal year on solid footing, with net income, earnings per share and profitability metrics all improving compared to the prior quarter,” stated Dean Brydon, Chief Executive Officer.  “Fiscal first quarter net income and earnings per share increased 8% and 9%, respectively, compared to the prior quarter, reflecting an improvement in our net interest margin and lower provisions for credit losses compared to the prior quarter.  Compared to the first fiscal quarter a year ago, net income and earnings per share increased 9% and 12%, respectively.  In addition to all key performance metrics improving compared to the prior quarter and year ago quarter, tangible book value per share continued to trend upward.”

    “As a result of Timberland’s solid earnings and strong capital position, our Board of Directors announced a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of $0.25 per share, payable on February 28, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 14, 2025,” stated Jonathan Fischer, President and Chief Operating Officer.  “This represents the 49th consecutive quarter Timberland will have paid a cash dividend.” 

    “A highlight of the quarter was our net interest margin expanding six basis points to 3.64%, compared to the preceding quarter,” said Marci Basich, Chief Financial Officer.  “The improvement was primarily driven by a reduction in funding costs as the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased by eight basis points during the quarter.  Total deposits decreased $17 million, or 1%, during the quarter, in part due to some larger customers ending the calendar year with lower balances, while total borrowings stayed unchanged at $20 million compared to the prior quarter end.”

    “While we experienced an increase in loan originations during the quarter, they were more than offset by a significant increase in loan payoffs, resulting in a 1% decrease in net loans compared to the prior quarter end,” Brydon continued.  “Some of the larger payoffs were on participation loans, as well as our largest substandard loan.  Credit quality metrics are also holding up relatively well.  While we experienced higher than normal net charge-offs during the quarter of $242,000 related to one loan, all other credit quality metrics improved.  Non-performing assets improved to 16 basis points of total assets at the end of the first quarter, compared to 20 basis points three months earlier, total delinquencies decreased by 10% during the quarter and non-accrual loans decreased by nearly 30%.  We remain encouraged by the overall strength of our loan portfolio and opportunities for loan growth in our markets.” 

    “During the quarter we were excited to partner with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines and their Member Impact Fund grant program.  Timberland applied for grants on behalf of 43 local non-profit organizations in our market areas and we were pleased that all were approved.  The Member Impact Fund provided $3 for every $1 we donated to an eligible non-profit organization in our community.  In total, $772,000 was donated to 43 local non-profit organizations.  We were thrilled to be a part of the grant program that helped make a positive impact and advance housing and community development needs in the communities we serve,” added Fischer.

    Earnings and Balance Sheet Highlights (at or for the periods ended December 31, 2024, compared to December 31, 2023, or September 30, 2024):

       Earnings Highlights:

    • Earnings per diluted common share (“EPS”) increased 9% to $0.86 for the current quarter from $0.79 for the preceding quarter and 12% from $0.77 for the comparable quarter one year ago;
    • Net income increased 8% to $6.86 million for the current quarter from $6.36 million for the preceding quarter and 9% from $6.30 million for the comparable quarter one year ago;
    • Return on average equity (“ROE”) and return on average assets (“ROA”) for the current quarter were 11.03% and 1.41%, respectively;
    • Net interest margin (“NIM”) for the current quarter expanded to 3.64% from 3.58% for the preceding quarter and 3.60% for the comparable quarter one year ago; and
    • The efficiency ratio for the current quarter improved to 56.27% from 56.79% for the preceding quarter and 56.50% for the comparable quarter one year ago.

      Balance Sheet Highlights:

    • Total assets decreased 1% from the prior quarter and increased 1% year-over-year;
    • Net loans receivable decreased 1% from the prior quarter and increased 6% year-over-year;
    • Total deposits decreased 1% from the prior quarter and increased slightly (less than 1%) year-over-year;
    • Total shareholders’ equity increased 2% from the prior quarter and increased 5% year-over-year; 27,260 shares of common stock were repurchased during the current quarter for $883,000;
    • Non-performing assets to total assets ratio was 0.16% at December 31, 2024 compared to 0.20% at September 30, 2024 and 0.18% at December 31, 2023;
    • Book and tangible book (non-GAAP) values per common share increased to $31.33 and $29.37, respectively, at December 31, 2024; and
    • Liquidity (both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet) remained strong at December 31, 2024 with only $20 million in borrowings and additional secured borrowing line capacity of $656 million available through the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and the Federal Reserve.

    Operating Results

    Operating revenue (net interest income before the provision for credit losses plus non-interest income) for the current quarter increased 1% to $19.67 million from $19.48 million for the preceding quarter and increased 5% from $18.80 million for the comparable quarter one year ago.  The increase in operating revenue compared to the preceding quarter was primarily due to an increase in interest income from loans and a decrease in funding costs, which was partially offset by a decrease in non-interest income and decreases in interest income on investment securities and interest bearing deposits in banks.

    Net interest income increased $423,000, or 3%, to $16.97 million for the current quarter from $16.55 million for the preceding quarter and increased $966,000 or 6%, from $16.00 million for the comparable quarter one year ago.  The increase in net interest income compared to the preceding quarter was primarily due a $12.72 million increase in average total interest-earning assets and a decrease in the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities to 2.62% from 2.70% for the preceding quarter.  Timberland’s NIM for the current quarter expanded to 3.64% from 3.58% for the preceding quarter and 3.60% for the comparable quarter one year ago.  The NIM for the current quarter was increased by approximately 3 basis points due to the collection of $115,000 in pre-payment penalties, non-accrual interest, and late fees and the accretion of $8,000 of the fair value discount on acquired loans.  The NIM for the preceding quarter was increased by approximately one basis point due to the collection of $20,000 in pre-payment penalties, non-accrual interest, and late fees, and the accretion of $7,000 of the fair value discount on acquired loans.  The NIM for the comparable quarter one year ago was increased by approximately three basis points due to the collection of $142,000 in pre-payment penalties, non-accrual interest, and late fees, and the accretion of $10,000 of the fair value discount on acquired loans.

    A $52,000 provision for credit losses on loans was recorded for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.  The provision was primarily due to changes in the composition of the loan portfolio and net charge-offs.  This compares to a $444,000 provision for credit losses on loans for the preceding quarter and a $379,000 provision for credit losses on loans for the comparable quarter one year ago.  In addition, a $20,000 recapture of credit losses on unfunded commitments and a $5,000 recapture of credit losses on investment securities were recorded for the current quarter. 

    Non-interest income decreased $235,000, or 8% to $2.70 million for the current quarter from $2.93 million for the preceding quarter and decreased $101,000, or 4%, from $2.80 million for the comparable quarter one year ago.  The decrease in non-interest income compared to the preceding quarter was primarily due to a decrease in gain on sales of loans and smaller changes in several other categories.  

    Total operating (non-interest) expenses for the current quarter increased $5,000, or less than 1%, to $11.07 million from $11.06 million for the preceding quarter and increased $443,000, or 4%, from $10.62 million for the comparable quarter one year ago.  The increase in operating expenses compared to the preceding quarter was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits and smaller increases in several other expense categories.  These increases were partially offset by decreases in deposit operations expense, and smaller decreases in several other expense categories.  The efficiency ratio for the current quarter was 56.27% compared to 56.79% for the preceding quarter and 56.50% for the comparable quarter one year ago.  

    The provision for income taxes for the current quarter increased $141,000, or 9%, to $1.71 million from $1.57 million for the preceding quarter, primarily due to higher taxable income. Timberland’s effective income tax rate was 20.0% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 compared to 19.8% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and 19.7% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.  

    Balance Sheet Management

    Total assets decreased $14.00 million, or 1%, during the quarter to $1.91 billion at December 31, 2024 from $1.92 billion at September 30, 2024 and increased $14.37 million, or 1%, from $1.90 billion one year ago.  The decrease during the current quarter was primarily due to an $11.20 million decrease in investment securities, a $9.70 million decrease in net loans receivable and smaller decreases in several other categories.  These decreases were partially offset by smaller increases in several other asset categories. 

    Liquidity

    Timberland has continued to maintain a strong liquidity position, both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet.  Liquidity, as measured by the sum of cash and cash equivalents, CDs held for investment, and available for sale investment securities, was 15.0% of total liabilities at December 31, 2024, compared to 14.7% at September 30, 2024, and 12.7% one year ago.  Timberland had secured borrowing line capacity of $656 million available through the FHLB and the Federal Reserve at December 31, 2024.  With a strong and diversified deposit base, only 19% of Timberland’s deposits were uninsured or uncollateralized at December 31, 2024.  (Note: This calculation excludes public deposits that are fully collateralized.)

    Loans

    Net loans receivable decreased $9.70 million, or 1%, during the quarter to $1.41 billion at December 31, 2024 from $1.42 billion at September 30, 2024.  This decrease was primarily due to a $15.47 million increase in the undisbursed portion of construction loans, a $3.43 million decrease in commercial business loans and a $2.17 million decrease in commercial real estate loans.  These decreases were partially offset by a $7.32 million increase in one- to four-family loans, a $1.55 million increase in construction loans and smaller increases in several other loan categories.

    Loan Portfolio
    ($ in thousands)

      December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
      Amount   Percent   Amount   Percent   Amount   Percent  
    Mortgage loans:                        
       One- to four-family (a) $   306,443        20 %   $   299,123        20 %   $  263,122     18 %  
       Multi-family       177,861     12           177,350     11          147,321              10    
       Commercial       597,054     39           599,219     40          579,038             40    
       Construction – custom and                        
    owner/builder       124,104     8           132,101     9          134,878             9      
       Construction – speculative
                one-to four-family
             8,887      1            11,495      1            17,609             1    
       Construction – commercial        22,841      2            29,463      2            36,702             3    
       Construction – multi-family        48,940      3            28,401      2            57,019             4    
       Construction – land                             
                development        15,977      1            17,741      1            18,878             1    
       Land        30,538      2            29,366      2            28,697             2    
    Total mortgage loans   1,332,645           88       1,324,259           88        1,283,264            88    
                             
    Consumer loans:                        
       Home equity and second                        
    mortgage        48,851     3            47,913     3           39,403              3    
       Other          2,889                  3,129                 2,926              —    
    Total consumer loans        51,740     3            51,042     3           42,329              3    
                             
    Commercial loans:                        
         Commercial business loans      135,312      9          138,743      9          136,942              9    
         SBA PPP loans            204      —                260      —                 423              —    
               Total commercial loans      135,516      9          139,003      9          137,365              9    
    Total loans   1,519,901      100 %     1,514,304      100 %      1,462,958     100 %  
    Less:                        
    Undisbursed portion of                        
    construction loans in                        
            process   (85,350 )         (69,878 )           (104,683 )      
    Deferred loan origination                        
    fees   (5,444 )         (5,425 )              (5,337 )      
    Allowance for credit losses   (17,288 )         (17,478 )             (16,655 )      
    Total loans receivable, net $   1,411,819         $     1,421,523         $ 1,336,283        

    _______________________
    (a)     Does not include one- to four-family loans held for sale totaling $411, $0, and $1,425 at December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. 

    The following table provides a breakdown of commercial real estate (“CRE”) mortgage loans by collateral type as of December 31, 2024:

    CRE Loan Portfolio Breakdown by Collateral
                 ($ in thousands)

    Collateral Type    

    Balance

      Percent of
    CRE
    Portfolio
      Percent of
    Total Loan
    Portfolio
      Average
    Balance Per
    Loan
      Non-
    Accrual
    Industrial warehouse   $    126,435      21 %     8 %   $   1,228   $ 195
    Medical/dental offices     84,786   14     6       1,265    
    Office buildings     67,600   11     4       768    
    Other retail buildings     52,313    9     3       545    
    Mini-storage     33,773    6     2       1,351    
    Hotel/motel     32,367    5     2       2,697    
    Restaurants     27,977    5     2       560     273
    Gas stations/conv. stores     24,881    4     2       1,037    
    Churches     15,874    3     1       934    
    Nursing homes     13,745    2     1       1,964    
    Mobile home parks     10,694    2     1       465    
    Shopping centers     10,648    2     1       1,774    
    Additional CRE     95,961   16     6       706         230
         Total CRE   $    597,054   100 %   39 %   $      913   $    698

    Timberland originated $72.07 million in loans during the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to $48.82 million for the preceding quarter and $88.93 million for the comparable quarter one year ago.  Timberland continues to originate fixed-rate one- to four-family mortgage loans, a portion of which are sold into the secondary market for asset-liability management purposes and to generate non-interest income.  During the current quarter, fixed-rate one- to four-family mortgage loans totaling $2.31 million were sold compared to $5.62 million for the preceding quarter and $3.80 million for the comparable quarter one year ago.  

    Investment Securities
                                                
    Timberland’s investment securities and CDs held for investment decreased $13.93 million, or 5%, to $241.50 million at December 31, 2024, from $255.43 million at September 30, 2024.  The decrease was primarily due to maturities of U.S. Treasury investment securities (classified as held to maturity) and scheduled amortization.  Partially offsetting these decreases, was the purchase of additional U.S. government agency mortgage-backed investment securities and U.S. Treasury investment securities, all of which were classified as available for sale.

    Deposits

    Total deposits decreased $17.25 million, or 1%, during the quarter to $1.63 billion at December 31, 2024, from $1.65 billion at September 30, 2024.  The quarter’s decrease consisted of a $15.51 million decrease in money market account balance, a $10.21 million decrease in non-interest bearing account balances, and a $9.92 decrease NOW checking account balances. These decreases were partially offset by a $17.53 million increase in certificate of deposit account balances and an $852,000 increase in savings account balances.

    Deposit Breakdown
    ($ in thousands)
     
        December 31, 2024    September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023   
        Amount   Percent     Amount   Percent   Amount   Percent  
    Non-interest-bearing demand   $ 402,911      25 %     $ 413,116      25 %   $ 433,065      27 %  
    NOW checking     323,412   20       333,329   20       389,463   24    
    Savings     206,845   13       205,993   13       215,948   13    
    Money market     311,413   19       326,922   20       269,686   17    
    Certificates of deposit under $250     212,764   13       205,970   12       181,762   11    
    Certificates of deposit $250 and over     122,997   7       113,579   7       96,145   6    
    Certificates of deposit – brokered     50,074   3       48,759   3       41,000   2    
        Total deposits   $ 1,630,416   100 %     $ 1,647,668   100 %   $ 1,627,069   100 %  

    Borrowings

    Total borrowings were $20.00 million at both December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024.  At December 31, 2024, the weighted average rate on the borrowings was 3.97%.

    Shareholders’ Equity and Capital Ratios

    Total shareholders’ equity increased $3.79 million, or 2%, to $249.20 million at December 31, 2024, from $245.41 million at September 30, 2024, and increased $11.83 million, or 5%, from $237.37 million at December 31, 2023.  The quarter’s increase in shareholders’ equity was primarily due to net income of $6.86 million, which was partially offset by the payment of $1.99 million in dividends to shareholders, an $812,000 change in the accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) category for fair value adjustments on available for sale investment securities, and the repurchase of 27,260 shares of common stock for $883,000 (an average price of $32.38 per share).  There were 127,906 shares available to be repurchased in accordance with the terms of its existing stock repurchase plan at December 31, 2024.

    Timberland remains well capitalized with a total risk-based capital ratio of 19.95%, a Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 12.32%, a tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP) of 12.34%, and a shareholders’ equity to total assets ratio of 13.05% at September 30, 2024.  Timberland’s held to maturity investment securities were $156.11 million at December 31, 2024, with a net unrealized loss of $8.44 million (pre-tax).  Although not permitted by U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), including these unrealized losses in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) would result in a ratio of shareholders’ equity to total assets of 12.75%, compared to 13.05%, as reported.

    Asset Quality

    Timberland’s non-performing assets to total assets ratio improved to 0.16% at December 31, 2024, compared to 0.20% at September 30, 2024 and 0.18% at December 31, 2023.  Net charge-offs totaled $242,000 for the current quarter compared to net charge-offs of $12,000 for the preceding quarter and net charge-offs of $2,000 for the comparable quarter one year ago.  During the current quarter, provisions for credit losses of $52,000 on loans were made, which was partially offset by a $20,000 recapture of credit losses on unfunded commitments and a $5,000 recapture of credit losses on investment securities.  The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) for loans as a percentage of loans receivable was 1.21% at December 31, 2024, compared to 1.21% at September 30, 2024 and 1.23% one year ago.

    Total delinquent loans (past due 30 days or more) and non-accrual loans decreased $458,000 or 10%, to $4.02 million at December 31, 2024, from $4.49 million at September 30, 2024.  Non-accrual loans decreased $1.15 million, or 30%, to $2.73 million at December 31, 2024 from $3.89 million at September 30, 2024.  The quarterly decrease in non-accrual loans was primarily due to decreases in commercial business loans and commercial real estate loans on non-accrual status.

    Non-Accrual Loans
    ($ in thousands)

      December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
      Amount   Quantity   Amount   Quantity   Amount   Quantity
    Mortgage loans:                      
         One- to four-family $       47   1   $    49   1   $    602   4
         Commercial   698   5     1,158   6     683   2
         Construction – custom and                      
              owner/builder               150   1
              Total mortgage loans   745   6     1,207   7     1,435   7
                           
    Consumer loans:                      
         Home equity and second                      
              mortgage   587   3     618   3     171   1
         Other                
              Total consumer loans   587   3     618   3     171   1
                           
    Commercial business loans   1,401    11     2,060    8     1,760   6
    Total loans $ 2,733   20   $ 3,885   18   $ 3,366   14

               
    Timberland had two properties classified as other real estate owned (“OREO”) at December 31, 2024:

      December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
      Amount   Quantity   Amount   Quantity   Amount   Quantity
    Other real estate owned:                      
         Commercial $ 221   1   $     $  
         Land     1       1       1
              Total mortgage loans $ 221   2   $   1   $   1

                   

    About Timberland Bancorp, Inc.
    Timberland Bancorp, Inc., a Washington corporation, is the holding company for Timberland Bank.  The Bank opened for business in 1915 and primarily serves consumers and businesses across Grays Harbor, Thurston, Pierce, King, Kitsap and Lewis counties, Washington with a full range of lending and deposit services through its 23 branches (including its main office in Hoquiam).     

    Disclaimer

    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 statements relate to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance or business.  Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, are based on certain assumptions and often include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “potentially,” “probably,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would” and “could.”  Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, assumptions and statements about future economic performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated or implied by our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: potential adverse impacts to economic conditions in our 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, a potential recession or slowed economic growth; continuing elevated levels of inflation and the impact of current and future monetary policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve”) in response thereto; the effects of any federal government shutdown; credit risks of lending activities, including any deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets which may lead to increased losses and non-performing loans in our loan portfolio resulting in our ACL not being adequate to cover actual losses and thus requiring us to materially increase our ACL through the provision for credit losses; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas; changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long-term interest rates, deposit interest rates, our net interest margin and funding sources; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in our market areas; secondary market conditions for loans and our ability to sell loans in the secondary market; results of examinations of us by the Federal Reserve and of our bank subsidiary by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, institute a formal or informal enforcement action against us or our bank subsidiary which could require us to increase our ACL, write-down assets, change our regulatory capital position or affect our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits or impose additional requirements or restrictions on us, any of which could adversely affect our liquidity and earnings; 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; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business including changes in banking, securities and tax law, in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules; our ability to attract and retain deposits; our ability to control operating costs and expenses; the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; difficulties in reducing risks associated with the loans in our consolidated balance sheet; staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect our work force and potential associated charges; disruptions, security breaches, or other adverse events, failures or interruptions in, or attacks on, our information technology systems or on the third-party vendors who perform several of our critical processing functions; our ability to retain key members of our senior management team; costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments; our ability to implement our business strategies; our ability to manage loan delinquency rates; increased competitive pressures among financial services companies; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; our ability to pay dividends on our common stock; the quality and composition of our securities portfolio and the impact if any adverse changes in the securities markets, including on market liquidity; inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; the economic impact 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; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services; and other risks described elsewhere in this press release and in the Company’s other reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

    Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this press release and in the other public statements we make are based upon management’s beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made.  We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this press release to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements discussed in this document might not occur and we caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These risks could cause our actual results for fiscal 2025 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 consolidated financial condition and results of operations as well as its stock price performance.

    TIMBERLAND BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
      Three Months Ended
    ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   Dec. 31,
         2024     2024     2023 
      Interest and dividend income            
      Loans receivable   $ 21,032     $ 20,589     $ 18,395  
      Investment securities     2,138       2,237       2,311  
      Dividends from mutual funds, FHLB stock and other investments     86       95       91  
       Interest bearing deposits in banks     2,001       2,114       1,699  
          Total interest and dividend income     25,257       25,035       22,496  
                   
      Interest expense            
      Deposits     8,084       8,277       6,143  
      Borrowings     203       211                  349  
           Total interest expense     8,287       8,488       6,492  
           Net interest income     16,970       16,547       16,004  
      Provision for credit losses – loans     52       444       379  
      Recapture of credit losses – investment securities     (5 )     (13 )     (10 )
      Prov. for (recapture of ) credit losses – unfunded commitments     (20 )     59       (33 )
          Net int. income after provision for (recapture of) credit losses     16,943       16,057       15,668  
                   
      Non-interest income            
      Service charges on deposits     999       1,037       1,023  
      ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees     1,267       1,293       1,264  
      Gain on sales of loans, net     43       135       78  
      Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) net earnings     167       175       156  
      Recoveries on investment securities, net        3          3          5  
      Other     218       289       272  
          Total non-interest income, net     2,697       2,932       2,798  
                   
      Non-interest expense            
      Salaries and employee benefits     6,092       5,867       5,911  
      Premises and equipment     950       933       973  
      Gain on sales/disposition of premises and equipment, net           1        
      Advertising     181       205       186  
      OREO and other repossessed assets, net           4        
      ATM and debit card processing     521       588       615  
      Postage and courier     121       137       126  
      State and local taxes     346       343       319  
      Professional fees     346       410       253  
      FDIC insurance     210       209       210  
      Loan administration and foreclosure     128       125       105  
      Technology and communications     1,140       1,163       974  
      Deposit operations     332       446       320  
      Amortization of core deposit intangible (“CDI”)     45       57       56  
      Other, net     655       574       576  
          Total non-interest expense, net     11,067       11,062       10,624  
                   
      Income before income taxes     8,573       7,927       7,842  
      Provision for income taxes     1,713       1,572       1,546  
          Net income   $   6,860     $   6,355     $   6,296  
                   
      Net income per common share:            
          Basic   $ 0.86     $ 0.80     $ 0.78  
          Diluted     0.86       0.79       0.77  
                   
      Weighted average common shares outstanding:            
          Basic     7,958,275       7,954,112       8,114,209  
          Diluted     7,999,504       7,995,024       8,166,048  
    TIMBERLAND BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
     
    ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   Dec. 31,
         2024     2024     2023 
    Assets            
    Cash and due from financial institutions   $     24,538     $     29,071     $     28,656  
    Interest-bearing deposits in banks     139,533            135,657       129,365  
      Total cash and cash equivalents     164,071       164,728       158,021  
                   
    Certificates of deposit (“CDs”) held for investment, at cost     7,470       10,209       12,449  
    Investment securities:            
      Held to maturity, at amortized cost (net of ACL – investment securities)     156,105       172,097       266,085  
      Available for sale, at fair value     77,080       72,257       40,446  
    Investments in equity securities, at fair value     840       866       848  
    FHLB stock     2,037       2,037       2,001  
    Other investments, at cost     3,000       3,000       3,000  
    Loans held for sale     411             1,425  
                 
    Loans receivable     1,429,107       1,439,001       1,352,938  
    Less: ACL – loans     (17,288 )     (17,478 )     (16,655 )
      Net loans receivable     1,411,819       1,421,523         1,336,283  
                   
    Premises and equipment, net     21,617       21,486       21,584  
    OREO and other repossessed assets, net     221              
    BOLI     23,777       23,611       23,122  
    Accrued interest receivable     7,095       6,990       6,731  
    Goodwill     15,131       15,131       15,131  
    CDI     406       451       621  
    Loan servicing rights, net     1,195       1,372       1,925  
    Operating lease right-of-use assets     1,400       1,475       1,698  
    Other assets     15,805       6,242       3,745  
      Total assets   $ 1,909,480     $ 1,923,475     $ 1,895,115  
                   
    Liabilities and shareholders’ equity            
    Deposits: Non-interest-bearing demand   $  402,911     $   413,116     $   433,065  
    Deposits: Interest-bearing     1,227,505       1,234,552       1,194,004  
      Total deposits     1,630,416       1,647,668       1,627,069  
                   
    Operating lease liabilities     1,501       1,575       1,796  
    FHLB borrowings     20,000       20,000       20,000  
    Other liabilities and accrued expenses     8,364       8,819       8,881  
      Total liabilities     1,660,281       1,678,062       1,657,746  
                 
    Shareholders’ equity            
    Common stock, $.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized;
            7,954,673 shares issued and outstanding – December 31, 2024
            7,960,127 shares issued and outstanding – September 30, 2024
            8,120,708 shares issued and outstanding – December 31, 2023                         
         

    29,593

           

    29,862

           

    34,869

     
    Retained earnings     220,398       215,531       203,327  
    Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)     (792 )     20       (827 )
      Total shareholders’ equity     249,199       245,413       237,369  
      Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 1,909,480     $ 1,923,475     $ 1,895,115  
      Three Months Ended                 
    PERFORMANCE RATIOS:   Dec. 31,
    2024
      Sept. 30,
    2024
      Dec. 31,
    2023
    Return on average assets (a)     1.41 %     1.32 %     1.36 %
    Return on average equity (a)     11.03 %     10.43 %     10.75 %
    Net interest margin (a)     3.64 %     3.58 %     3.60 %
    Efficiency ratio     56.27 %     56.79 %     56.50 %
                 
    ASSET QUALITY RATIOS AND DATA:            
    Non-accrual loans   $ 2,733     $ 3,885     $ 3,366  
    Loans past due 90 days and still accruing                  
    Non-performing investment securities     45       51       85  
    OREO and other repossessed assets     221              
    Total non-performing assets (b)   $ 2,999     $ 3,936     $ 3,451  
                 
    Non-performing assets to total assets (b)     0.16 %     0.20 %     0.18 %
    Net charge-offs during quarter   $         242      $         12     $         2  
    Allowance for credit losses – loans to non-accrual loans     633 %     450 %     495 %
    Allowance for credit losses – loans to loans receivable (c)     1.21 %     1.21 %     1.23 %
                 
                 
    CAPITAL RATIOS:            
    Tier 1 leverage capital     12.32 %     12.12 %     12.14 %
    Tier 1 risk-based capital     18.69 %     18.14 %     18.22 %
    Common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital                 18.69 %          18.14 %     18.22 %
    Total risk-based capital     19.95 %     19.39 %     19.50 %
    Tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)     12.34 %     12.05 %     11.79 %
                 
    BOOK VALUES:            
    Book value per common share   $   31.33      $   30.83      $ 29.23  
    Tangible book value per common share (d)     29.37       28.87       27.29  

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    (a)  Annualized
    (b)  Non-performing assets include non-accrual loans, loans past due 90 days and still accruing, non-performing investment securities and OREO and other repossessed assets. 
    (c)  Does not include loans held for sale and is before the allowance for credit losses.
    (d)  Tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding (non-GAAP).                                                                                                 

    AVERAGE BALANCES, YIELDS, AND RATES – QUARTERLY
    ($ in thousands)
    (unaudited)

      For the Three Months Ended 
      December 31, 2024    September 30, 2024    December 31, 2023 
      Amount   Rate   Amount   Rate   Amount       Rate
                           
    Assets                      
    Loans receivable and loans held for sale $       1,438,144     5.80 %   $     1,428,125     5.74 %   $      1,332,971     5.52 %
    Investment securities and FHLB stock (1)   247,236      3.57       254,567      3.64            317,164      3.03  
    Interest-earning deposits in banks and CDs      166,764      4.76          156,732      5.37          126,253      5.38  
         Total interest-earning assets       1,852,144      5.42           1,839,424      5.41           1,776,388      5.07  
    Other assets        75,534                80,940                81,612      
         Total assets $      1,927,678         $     1,920,364         $      1,858,000      
                           
    Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                      
    NOW checking accounts $          328,455      1.38 %   $        337,955      1.40 %   $          376,682      1.51 %
    Money market accounts      324,424      3.42          321,151      3.62       224,939      2.34  
    Savings accounts   205,650      0.28       207,457      0.27       220,042      0.22  
    Certificates of deposit accounts   331,785      4.09       316,897      4.20       268,628      3.97  
    Brokered CDs   46,414      4.98       48,719      5.54       42,725      5.38  
       Total interest-bearing deposits   1,236,728      2.59       1,232,179      2.67       1,133,016      2.18  
    Borrowings   20,000      4.03       20,000      4.20       28,804      4.81  
       Total interest-bearing liabilities   1,256,728      2.62       1,252,179      2.70       1,161,820      2.22  
                           
    Non-interest-bearing demand deposits   414,149           414,603           450,027      
    Other liabilities            10,146                    11,151           11,878      
    Shareholders’ equity   246,655           242,431           234,275      
         Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $     1,927,678         $     1,920,364         $     1,858,000      
                           
         Interest rate spread     2.80 %       2.71 %       2.85 %
         Net interest margin (2)     3.64 %       3.58 %       3.60 %
         Average interest-earning assets to                      
         average interest-bearing liabilities   147.38 %         146.90 %         152.90 %    

              _____________________________________
    (1) Includes other investments
    (2) Net interest margin = annualized net interest income /
         average interest-earning assets
                   

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures
    In addition to results presented in accordance with GAAP, this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures.  Timberland believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with information useful in understanding the Company’s financial performance; however, readers of this report are urged to review these non-GAAP financial measures in conjunction with GAAP results as reported.

    Financial measures that exclude intangible assets are non-GAAP measures.  To provide investors with a broader understanding of capital adequacy, Timberland provides non-GAAP financial measures for tangible common equity, along with the GAAP measure.  Tangible common equity is calculated as shareholders’ equity less goodwill and CDI.  In addition, tangible assets equal total assets less goodwill and CDI.

    The following table provides a reconciliation of ending shareholders’ equity (GAAP) to ending tangible shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP) and ending total assets (GAAP) to ending tangible assets (non-GAAP).

    ($ in thousands)   December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
                 
    Shareholders’ equity   $                 249,199     $                 245,413     $                    237,369  
    Less goodwill and CDI     (15,537 )     (15,582 )     (15,752 )
    Tangible common equity   $                 233,662     $                 229,831     $                    221,617  
                 
    Total assets   $              1,909,480     $              1,923,475     $                1,895,115  
    Less goodwill and CDI     (15,537 )     (15,582 )     (15,752 )
    Tangible assets   $              1,893,943     $              1,907,893     $                1,879,363  

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