• BayFirst Financial Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results; Third Quarter Net Income Increased 31.3% Over Prior Quarter

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 24 Oct 2024 15:00:01   America/Chicago

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BayFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BAFN) (“BayFirst” or the “Company”), parent company of BayFirst National Bank (the “Bank”) today reported net income of $1.1 million, or $0.18 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 31.3% compared to $0.9 million, or $0.12 per diluted common share, in the second quarter of 2024.

    “The highlight of the third quarter of 2024 was the 31% increase in net income compared to the preceding quarter, led by increases in net interest income and higher gain on sale of government guaranteed loans,” stated Thomas G. Zernick, Chief Executive Officer. “Our Government Guaranteed Lending team had another good quarter, producing $94.4 million in new government guaranteed loans; however, this volume was below both the second quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2023. Our team is focused on meeting loan origination targets, while also adhering to prudently conservative credit quality metrics. The result of these efforts is better profitability reflected in lower net charge-offs, lower expenses compared to the third quarter last year, and faster revenue growth than expense growth compared to the second quarter of this year. While we made progress this quarter, we have much more work to do to improve profitability and consistently demonstrate high performing characteristics.”

    “Our community bank business model, which includes serving individuals, families and small businesses, continues to build franchise value in our great community bank in Tampa Bay,” Zernick continued. “We were honored to be named the best bank in Florida in 2024 by Forbes Magazine which is a testament to our incredible customers and employees.”

    Third Quarter 2024 Performance Review

    • The Company’s government guaranteed loan origination team originated $94.4 million in new government guaranteed loans during the third quarter of 2024, a slight decrease from $98.7 million of loans produced in the previous quarter, and a decrease from $155.9 million of loans produced during the third quarter of 2023. Demand was down in the third quarter for the Company's Bolt loan program, an SBA 7(a) loan product designed to expeditiously provide working capital loans of $150 thousand or less to businesses throughout the country while the Bank's Core SBA 7(a) loan program had $9 million of higher production in the third quarter compared to the second quarter and $5 million higher production compared to the third quarter of 2023. As we mentioned earlier this year, we have taken proactive steps to strengthen the credit characteristics of this business which has contributed to the decrease in origination of Bolt loans; however, the volume is still significant compared to the SBA 7(a) small loans originated by our peers. Since the launch in 2022, the Company has originated 5,231 Bolt loans totaling $676.6 million, of which 502 Bolt loans totaling $65.2 million were originated during the quarter.
    • Loans held for investment increased by $34.1 million, or 3.4%, during the third quarter of 2024 to $1.04 billion and increased $164.0 million, or 18.7%, over the past year. During the quarter, the Company originated $166.7 million of loans and sold $84.0 million of government guaranteed loan balances. The majority of the loan growth was to individuals and businesses across the Tampa Bay and Sarasota regions.
    • Deposits increased $69.8 million, or 6.7%, during the third quarter of 2024 and increased $94.4 million, or 9.3%, over the past year to $1.11 billion.
    • Book value and tangible book value at September 30, 2024 were $20.86 per common share, an increase from $20.54 at June 30, 2024.
    • Net interest margin decreased by 9 basis points to 3.34% in the third quarter of 2024, from 3.43% in the second quarter of 2024. The decrease was attributable to a one-time unamortized premium recognition related to a purchased USDA loan which prepaid during the quarter. Excluding this item, the net interest margin would have been down 1 basis point compared to the second quarter.

    Results of Operations

    Net Income

    Net income was $1.1 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $0.9 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $1.9 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase in net income for the third quarter of 2024 from the preceding quarter was primarily the result of an increase in net interest income of $0.3 million and an increase in gain on sale of government guaranteed loans of $0.5 million partially offset by an increase in noninterest expense of $0.5 million. The decrease in net income from the third quarter of 2023 was due to a decrease in government guaranteed loan fair value gains of $1.1 million and a decrease in gain on sale of government guaranteed loans of $1.0 million, partially offset by an increase in net interest income of $1.1 million and lower compensation expense of $0.3 million.

    In the first nine months of 2024, net income was $2.8 million, a decrease from $4.0 million for the first nine months of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to higher provision for credit losses of $2.5 million, a decrease in government guaranteed fair value gains of $1.1 million, and higher noninterest expense of $2.2 million, partially offset by higher gain on sale of government guaranteed loans of $2.3 million and higher government guaranteed loan packaging fees of $1.3 million.

    Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

    Net interest income from continuing operations was $9.4 million in the third quarter of 2024, an increase from $9.2 million during the second quarter of 2024, and an increase from $8.4 million during the third quarter of 2023. The net interest margin decreased by 9 basis points to 3.34% in the third quarter of 2024, from 3.43% in the second quarter of 2024.

    The increase in net interest income from continuing operations during the third quarter of 2024, as compared to the second quarter of 2024, was mainly due to an increase in loan interest income, including fees, of $1.0 million and a decrease in the interest cost on borrowings of $0.4 million, partially offset by higher interest cost on deposits of $1.2 million. The increase was partially offset by $0.3 million due to a one-time recognition of unamortized premium related to a purchased USDA government guaranteed loan which prepaid during the third quarter of 2024.

    The increase in net interest income from continuing operations during the third quarter of 2024, as compared to the year ago quarter, was mainly due to an increase in interest income of $3.8 million, partially offset by higher interest expense on deposits.

    Net interest income from continuing operations was $27.4 million in the first nine months of 2024, a decrease from $27.6 million in the first nine months of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to an increase in interest expense of $11.6 million, partially offset by an increase in interest income, including fees, of $11.4 million.

    Noninterest Income

    Noninterest income from continuing operations was $12.3 million for the third quarter of 2024, which was an increase from $11.7 million in the second quarter of 2024 and a decrease from $14.7 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase in the third quarter of 2024, as compared to the second quarter of 2024, was primarily the result of an increase in gain on sale of government guaranteed loans of $0.5 million. The decrease in the third quarter of 2024, as compared to the third quarter of 2023, was the result of decreases in gain on sale of government guaranteed loans of $1.0 million, fair value gains on government guaranteed loans of $1.1 million, government guaranteed loan packaging fees of $0.3 million, and other noninterest income of $0.2 million.

    Noninterest income from continuing operations was $38.2 million for the first nine months of 2024, which was an increase from $35.1 million for the first nine months of 2023. The increase was primarily the result of increases in gain on sale of government guaranteed loans of $2.3 million and government guaranteed loan packaging fees of $1.3 million, partially offset by a decrease in fair value gains on government guaranteed loans of $1.1 million.

    Noninterest Expense

    Noninterest expense from continuing operations was $17.1 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $16.6 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $17.4 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase in the third quarter of 2024, as compared to the prior quarter, was primarily due to an increase in compensation expense of $0.5 million. The decrease in the third quarter of 2024, as compared to the third quarter of 2023, was primarily due to lower compensation expense of $0.3 million and lower marketing and business development expenses of $0.4 million, partially offset by higher data processing expenses of $0.3 million.

    Noninterest expense from continuing operations was $51.4 million for the first nine months of 2024 compared to $49.2 million for the first nine months of 2023. The increase was the result of increases in data processing expense of $0.8 million, loan origination and collection expense of $0.9 million, professional services expenses of $0.5 million, and other noninterest expenses of $0.6 million. The increases were partially offset by a decrease in marketing and business development expenses of $1.0 million.

    Balance Sheet

    Assets

    Total assets increased $27.2 million, or 2.2%, during the third quarter of 2024 to $1.25 billion, mainly due to an increase of $34.1 million in loans held for investment. Compared to the third quarter last year, total assets increased $111.1 million, or 9.8%, driven by growth of loans held for investment of $164.0 million, or 18.7%, offset by lower excess cash and cash equivalents of $48.2 million, or 42.8%, from the year ago quarter.

    Loans

    Loans held for investment increased $34.1 million, or 3.4%, during the third quarter of 2024 and $164.0 million, or 18.7%, over the past year to $1.04 billion, due to originations in both conventional community bank loans and government guaranteed loans, partially offset by government guaranteed loan sales.

    Deposits

    Deposits increased $69.8 million, or 6.7%, during the third quarter of 2024 and increased $94.4 million, or 9.3%, from the third quarter of 2023, ending the third quarter of 2024 at $1.11 billion. During the third quarter, there were increases in noninterest-bearing deposit account balances of $2.0 million, interest-bearing transaction account balances of $11.5 million, savings and money market deposit account balances of $35.0 million and time deposit balances of $21.4 million. The majority of the deposits are generated through the community bank. At September 30, 2024, approximately 78% of total deposits were insured by the FDIC. At times, the Bank has brokered time deposit and non-maturity deposit relationships available to diversify its funding sources. At September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023, the Company had $76.9 million, $60.1 million, and $0.2 million, respectively, of brokered deposits.

    Asset Quality

    The Company recorded a provision for credit losses in the third quarter of $3.1 million, compared to provisions of $3.0 million for the second quarter of 2024 and $3.0 million during the third quarter of 2023.

    The ratio of ACL to total loans held for investment at amortized cost was 1.48% at September 30, 2024, 1.50% as of June 30, 2024, and 1.68% as of September 30, 2023. The ratio of ACL to total loans held for investment at amortized cost, excluding government guaranteed loan balances, was 1.70% at September 30, 2024, 1.73% as of June 30, 2024, and 2.03% as of September 30, 2023.

    Net charge-offs for the third quarter of 2024 were $2.8 million, which was a decrease from $3.3 million for the second quarter of 2024 and an increase from $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2023. Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans held for investment at amortized cost were 1.16% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 1.45% in the second quarter of 2024 and 1.13% in the third quarter of 2023. Nonperforming assets to total assets were 1.38% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 1.28% as of June 30, 2024, and 0.88% as of September 30, 2023. Nonperforming assets, excluding government guaranteed loan balances, to total assets were 0.88% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 0.82% as of June 30, 2024, and 0.71% as of September 30, 2023. As we discussed last quarter, the Bank developed an express modification program for SBA 7(a) borrowers to help those borrowers who are challenged with larger payments in the higher interest rate environment compared to interest rates at the time the loans were originated. To date 400 SBA 7(a) borrowers have been offered loan modification options. These efforts have helped and are expected to continue to help reduce net charge-offs.

    Capital

    The Bank’s Tier 1 leverage ratio was 8.41% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 8.73% as of June 30, 2024, and 9.16% as of September 30, 2023. The CET 1 and Tier 1 capital ratio to risk-weighted assets were 10.14% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 10.54% as of June 30, 2024, and 12.21% as of September 30, 2023. The total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 11.39% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 11.79% as of June 30, 2024, and 13.47% as of September 30, 2023.

    Liquidity

    The Bank's overall liquidity position remains strong and stable with liquidity in excess of internal minimums as stated by policy and monitored by management and the Board. The on-balance sheet liquidity ratio at September 30, 2024 was 8.62%, as compared to 9.33% at December 31, 2023. The Bank has robust liquidity resources which include secured borrowings available from the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Federal Reserve, and lines of credit with other financial institutions. As of September 30, 2024, the Bank had $10.0 million of borrowings from the FHLB and no borrowings from the FRB or other financial institutions. This compares to $55.0 million and $10.0 million of borrowings from the FHLB and no borrowings from the FRB or other financial institutions at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

    Recent Events

    Fourth Quarter Common Stock Dividend. On October 22, 2024, BayFirst’s Board of Directors declared a fourth quarter 2024 cash dividend of $0.08 per common share. The dividend will be payable December 15, 2024 to common shareholders of record as of December 1, 2024. The Company has continuously paid quarterly common stock cash dividends since 2016.

    Conference Call

    BayFirst’s management team will host a conference call on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its third quarter results. Interested investors may listen to the call live under the Investor Relations tab at www.bayfirstfinancial.com. Investment professionals are invited to dial (800) 549-8228 to participate in the call using Conference ID 30458. A replay of the call will be available for one year at www.bayfirstfinancial.com.

    About BayFirst Financial Corp.

    BayFirst Financial Corp. is a registered bank holding company based in St. Petersburg, Florida which commenced operations on September 1, 2000. Its primary source of income is derived from its wholly owned subsidiary, BayFirst National Bank, a national banking association which commenced business operations on February 12, 1999. The Bank currently operates twelve full-service banking offices throughout the Tampa Bay-Sarasota region and offers a broad range of commercial and consumer banking services to businesses and individuals. It was named the best bank in Florida in 2024, according to Forbes and was the 5th largest SBA 7(a) lender by number of units originated and 11th largest by dollar volume nationwide through the SBA's fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. Additionally, it was the 3rd largest SBA 7(a) lender in dollar volume in the 5 county Tampa Bay market for the SBA's 2024 fiscal year. As of September 30, 2024, BayFirst Financial Corp. had $1.25 billion in total assets.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    In addition to the historical information contained herein, this presentation includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of such term in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the effects of health crises, global military hostilities, weather events, or climate change, including their effects on the economic environment, our customers and our operations, as well as any changes to federal, state or local government laws, regulations or orders in connection with them; the ability of the Company to implement its strategy and expand its banking operations; changes in interest rates and other general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in business plans as circumstances warrant; risks related to mergers and acquisitions; changes in benchmark interest rates used to price loans and deposits, changes in tax laws, regulations and guidance; and other risks detailed from time to time in filings made by the Company with the SEC, including, but not limited to those “Risk Factors” described in our most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Readers should note that the forward-looking statements included herein are not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements.

      
    BAYFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.
    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)
      
     At or for the three months ended
    (Dollars in thousands, except for share data)9/30/2024 6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023
    Balance sheet data:         
    Average loans held for investment at amortized cost$948,535  $902,417  $855,040  $825,196  $789,167 
    Average total assets 1,228,040   1,178,501   1,126,315   1,108,550   1,088,517 
    Average common shareholders’ equity 86,381   84,948   85,385   82,574   81,067 
    Total loans held for investment 1,042,445   1,008,314   934,868   915,726   878,447 
    Total loans held for investment, excl gov’t gtd loan balances 885,444   844,659   776,302   698,106   687,141 
    Allowance for credit losses 14,186   13,843   13,906   13,497   13,365 
    Total assets 1,245,099   1,217,869   1,144,194   1,117,766   1,133,979 
    Common shareholders’ equity 86,242   84,911   84,578   84,656   82,725 
    Share data:          
    Basic earnings per common share$0.18  $0.12  $0.11  $0.32  $0.42 
    Diluted earnings per common share 0.18   0.12   0.11   0.32   0.41 
    Dividends per common share 0.08   0.08   0.08   0.08   0.08 
    Book value per common share 20.86   20.54   20.45   20.60   20.12 
    Tangible book value per common share (1) 20.86   20.54   20.45   20.60   20.12 
    Performance and capital ratios:         
    Return on average assets(2) 0.37%  0.29%  0.29%  0.60%  0.71%
    Return on average common equity(2) 3.48%  2.26%  2.06%  6.37%  8.46%
    Net interest margin(2) 3.34%  3.43%  3.42%  3.48%  3.36%
    Dividend payout ratio 43.98%  68.91%  75.27%  25.03%  19.15%
    Asset quality ratios:         
    Net charge-offs$2,757  $3,261  $3,652  $2,612  $2,234 
    Net charge-offs/avg loans held for investment at amortized cost(2) 1.16%  1.45%  1.71%  1.27%  1.13%
    Nonperforming loans(3)$15,489  $12,312  $9,877  $9,688  $9,518 
    Nonperforming loans (excluding gov't gtd balance)(3)$10,992  $8,054  $7,568  $8,264  $7,997 
    Nonperforming loans/total loans held for investment(3) 1.62%  1.34%  1.15%  1.18%  1.20%
    Nonperforming loans (excl gov’t gtd balance)/total loans held for investment(3) 1.15%  0.87%  0.88%  1.00%  1.01%
    ACL/Total loans held for investment at amortized cost 1.48%  1.50%  1.62%  1.64%  1.68%
    ACL/Total loans held for investment at amortized cost, excl government guaranteed loans 1.70%  1.73%  1.88%  2.03%  2.03%
    Other Data:         
    Full-time equivalent employees 295   302   313   305   307 
    Banking center offices 12   12   12   11   10 
    (1) See section entitled "GAAP Reconciliation and Management Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for a reconciliation to most comparable GAAP equivalent.
    (2) Annualized
    (3) Excludes loans measured at fair value
              

    GAAP Reconciliation and Management Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Some of the financial measures included in this report are not measures of financial condition or performance recognized by GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures include tangible common shareholders' equity and tangible book value per common share. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in its analysis of our performance, and we believe that providing this information to financial analysts and investors allows them to evaluate capital adequacy.

    The following presents these non-GAAP financial measures along with their most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP:

    Tangible Common Shareholders' Equity and Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (Unaudited)
     As of
    (Dollars in thousands, except for share data)September 30,
    2024    		 June 30, 2024 March 31,
    2024    		 December 31,
    2023    		 September 30,
    2023
    Total shareholders’ equity$102,293  $100,962  $100,629  $100,707  $94,165 
    Less: Preferred stock liquidation preference (16,051)  (16,051)  (16,051)  (16,051)  (11,440)
    Total equity available to common shareholders 86,242   84,911   84,578   84,656   82,725 
    Less: Goodwill —   —   —   —   — 
    Tangible common shareholders' equity$86,242  $84,911  $84,578  $84,656  $82,725 
              
    Common shares outstanding 4,134,059   4,134,219   4,134,914   4,110,470   4,110,650 
    Tangible book value per common share$20.86  $20.54  $20.45  $20.60  $20.12 
                        


    BAYFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)9/30/20246/30/20249/30/2023
    Assets      
    Cash and due from banks$4,708 $4,226 $4,501 
    Interest-bearing deposits in banks59,675 56,546 108,052 
    Cash and cash equivalents64,383 60,772 112,553 
    Time deposits in banks2,264 2,261 4,631 
    Investment securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost $41,104, $42,885, and $44,569 at September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023, respectively)37,984 38,685 39,683 
    Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses of $13, $14, and $19 (fair value: $2,321, $2,273, and $2,282 at September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023, respectively)2,487 2,486 2,482 
    Nonmarketable equity securities4,997 7,132 4,250 
    Government guaranteed loans held for sale595 — 1,855 
    Government guaranteed loans held for investment, at fair value86,441 86,142 84,178 
    Loans held for investment, at amortized cost956,004 922,172 794,269 
    Allowance for credit losses on loans(14,186)(13,843)(13,365)
    Net Loans held for investment, at amortized cost941,818 908,329 780,904 
    Accrued interest receivable8,537 8,000 6,907 
    Premises and equipment, net38,736 39,088 37,992 
    Loan servicing rights15,966 15,770 14,216 
    Deferred income tax assets— — 414 
    Right-of-use operating lease assets2,018 2,305 2,594 
    Bank owned life insurance26,330 26,150 25,630 
    Other assets12,543 19,080 15,292 
    Assets from discontinued operations— 36 398 
    Total assets$1,245,099 $1,217,869 $1,133,979 
    Liabilities:      
    Noninterest-bearing deposits$95,995 $94,040 $98,008 
    Interest-bearing transaction accounts247,923 236,447 267,404 
    Savings and money market deposits455,297 420,271 350,110 
    Time deposits312,981 291,630 302,274 
    Total deposits1,112,196 1,042,388 1,017,796 
    FHLB borrowings10,000 55,000 — 
    Subordinated debentures5,954 5,952 5,947 
    Notes payable2,048 2,162 2,503 
    Accrued interest payable1,114 1,172 632 
    Operating lease liabilities2,271 2,497 2,812 
    Deferred income tax liabilities1,488 1,000 — 
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities7,735 6,565 9,409 
    Liabilities from discontinued operations— 171 715 
    Total liabilities1,142,806 1,116,907 1,039,814 
    Shareholders’ equity:      
    Preferred stock, Series A; no par value, 10,000 shares authorized, 6,395 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023; aggregate liquidation preference of $6,395 each period6,161 6,161 6,161 
    Preferred stock, Series B; no par value, 20,000 shares authorized, 3,210 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023; aggregate liquidation preference of $3,210 each period3,123 3,123 3,123 
    Preferred stock, Series C; no par value, 10,000 shares authorized, 6,446 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, and no shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2023; aggregate liquidation preference of $6,446 at September 30, 2024 and June 30, 20246,446 6,446 1,835 
    Common stock and additional paid-in capital; no par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 4,134,059, 4,134,219, and 4,110,650 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023, respectively54,780 54,773 54,500 
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net(2,312)(3,113)(3,621)
    Unearned compensation(978)(1,081)(1,242)
    Retained earnings35,073 34,653 33,409 
    Total shareholders’ equity102,293 100,962 94,165 
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$1,245,099 $1,217,869 $1,133,979 
           


    BAYFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
     For the Quarter Ended
    		 Year-to-Date
    (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)9/30/2024
    		 6/30/2024 9/30/2023 9/30/2024 9/30/2023
    Interest income:              
    Loans, including fees$20,442  $19,414  $16,032  $58,084  $45,475 
    Interest-bearing deposits in banks and other1,000  1,013  1,588  2,972  4,188 
    Total interest income21,442  20,427  17,620  61,056  49,663 
    Interest expense:              
    Deposits11,609  10,448  9,055  32,272  21,076 
    Other384  797  172  1,411  1,033 
    Total interest expense11,993  11,245  9,227  33,683  22,109 
    Net interest income9,449  9,182  8,393  27,373  27,554 
    Provision for credit losses3,122  3,000  3,001  10,180  7,708 
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses6,327  6,182  5,392  17,193  19,846 
    Noninterest income:              
    Loan servicing income, net918  805  760  2,518  2,149 
    Gain on sale of government guaranteed loans, net6,143  5,595  7,139  19,827  17,576 
    Service charges and fees447  452  408  1,343  1,166 
    Government guaranteed loans fair value gain, net3,416  3,202  4,543  9,923  11,021 
    Government guaranteed loan packaging fees903  1,022  1,158  3,332  2,076 
    Other noninterest income445  577  671  1,250  1,076 
    Total noninterest income12,272  11,653  14,679  38,193  35,064 
    Noninterest Expense:              
    Salaries and benefits7,878  7,829  7,912  23,712  23,527 
    Bonus, commissions, and incentives1,141  659  1,406  3,371  3,515 
    Occupancy and equipment1,248  1,273  1,262  3,631  3,608 
    Data processing1,789  1,647  1,526  4,996  4,189 
    Marketing and business development532  540  929  1,660  2,696 
    Professional services853  877  816  3,079  2,587 
    Loan origination and collection1,956  1,958  1,981  5,633  4,697 
    Employee recruiting and development595  549  543  1,741  1,667 
    Regulatory assessments309  279  284  870  615 
    Other noninterest expense763  999  768  2,754  2,140 
    Total noninterest expense17,064  16,610  17,427  51,447  49,241 
    Income before taxes from continuing operations1,535  1,225  2,644  3,939  5,669 
    Income tax expense from continuing operations398  349  674  1,043  1,415 
    Net income from continuing operations1,137  876  1,970  2,896  4,254 
    Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes—  (14) (62) (92) (275)
    Income tax benefit from discontinued operations—  (4) (15) (23) (68)
    Net loss from discontinued operations—  (10) (47) (69) (207)
                   
    Net income1,137  866  1,923  2,827  4,047 
    Preferred dividends385  386  208  1,156  624 
    Net income available to common shareholders$752  $480  $1,715  $1,671  $3,423 
    Basic earnings (loss) per common share:              
    Continuing operations$0.18  $0.12  $0.43  $0.42  $0.89 
    Discontinued operations—  —  (0.01) (0.02) (0.05)
    Basic earnings per common share$0.18  $0.12  $0.42  $0.40  $0.84 
                   
    Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:              
    Continuing operations$0.18  $0.12  $0.42  $0.42  $0.88 
    Discontinued operations—  —  (0.01) (0.02) (0.05)
    Diluted earnings per common share$0.18  $0.12  $0.41  $0.40  $0.83 
                   

    Loan Composition

    (Dollars in thousands)9/30/2024 6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023
     (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
    Real estate:         
    Residential$321,740  $304,234  $285,214  $264,126  $248,973 
    Commercial 292,026   288,185   273,227   293,595   280,620 
    Construction and land 33,784   35,759   36,764   26,272   25,339 
    Commercial and industrial 200,212   192,140   182,264   177,566   174,238 
    Commercial and industrial - PPP 1,656   2,324   2,965   3,202   15,364 
    Consumer and other 92,546   85,789   63,854   47,287   39,024 
    Loans held for investment, at amortized cost, gross 941,964   908,431   844,288   812,048   783,558 
    Deferred loan costs, net 18,060   17,299   16,233   14,707   12,928 
    Discount on government guaranteed loans sold (7,880)  (7,731)  (7,674)  (7,040)  (6,623)
    Premium on loans purchased, net 3,860   4,173   4,252   4,503   4,406 
    Loans held for investment, at amortized cost, net 956,004   922,172   857,099   824,218   794,269 
    Government guaranteed loans held for investment, at fair value 86,441   86,142   77,769   91,508   84,178 
    Total loans held for investment, net$1,042,445  $1,008,314  $934,868  $915,726  $878,447 
                        

    Nonperforming Assets (Unaudited)

    (Dollars in thousands)9/30/2024 6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023
    Nonperforming loans (government guaranteed balances), at amortized cost, gross$4,497  $4,258  $2,309  $1,424  $1,521 
    Nonperforming loans (unguaranteed balances), at amortized cost, gross 10,992   8,054   7,568   8,264   7,997 
    Total nonperforming loans, at amortized cost, gross 15,489   12,312   9,877   9,688   9,518 
    Nonperforming loans (government guaranteed balances), at fair value 24   341   94   —   96 
    Nonperforming loans (unguaranteed balances), at fair value 1,535   1,284   729   648   363 
    Total nonperforming loans, at fair value 1,559   1,625   823   648   459 
    OREO —   1,633   404   —   — 
    Repossessed assets 94   —   —   —   — 
    Total nonperforming assets, gross$17,142  $15,570  $11,104  $10,336  $9,977 
    Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans held for investment(1) 1.62%  1.34%  1.15%  1.18%  1.20%
    Nonperforming loans (excluding government guaranteed balances) to total loans held for investment(1) 1.15%  0.87%  0.88%  1.00%  1.01%
    Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets 1.38%  1.28%  0.97%  0.92%  0.88%
    Nonperforming assets (excluding government guaranteed balances) to total assets 0.88%  0.82%  0.70%  0.74%  0.71%
    ACL to nonperforming loans(1) 91.59%  112.44%  140.79%  139.32%  128.60%
    ACL to nonperforming loans (excluding government guaranteed balances)(1) 129.06%  171.88%  183.75%  163.32%  152.29%
    (1) Excludes loans measured at fair value                   
                        


    Contacts: 
    Thomas G. ZernickScott J. McKim
    Chief Executive OfficerChief Financial Officer
    727.399.5680727.521.7085

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