• Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. Reports Earnings Of $0.38 Per Share in 3Q22; Net Interest Income Increases; Net Loan Growth Up 2.2% From Prior Quarter

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 24 Oct 2022 16:00:01   America/New_York

    EAU CLAIRE, Wisc., Oct. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CZWI), the parent company of Citizens Community Federal N.A. (the “Bank” or “CCFBank”), today reported earnings of $4.0 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.38 for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, compared to $4.4 million and $0.41 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and $5.0 million and $0.47 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, respectively. For the first nine months of 2022, earnings were $13.1 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, compared to earnings of $15.2 million, or $1.41 per diluted share for the first nine months of 2021.

    The Company’s third quarter 2022 operating results reflected the following changes from the second quarter of 2022: (1) net interest income increased $0.2 million, more than offsetting: (a) $0.4 million of interest income on nonaccrual loans in the second quarter; (b) a reduction of $0.2 million in accretion of purchased discounts; and (c) higher subordinated debt expense due to write-off of unamortized issuance costs of $0.1 million; (2) higher compensation expense due to incentives of $0.2 million; and (3) higher other expense of $0.3 million due to the write down of a closed branch facility after receipt of a purchase agreement.

    “We generated net loan growth of 2.2% compared to the linked quarter. Our pipeline plus advances on unfunded commitments suggests growth during the fourth quarter as our markets remain strong. Steady core net interest margin expansion was also integral to earnings performance in the quarter. While visibility into 2023 is limited, we do expect aggressive action by the Federal Reserve to slow loan demand across all loan segments in the coming year. To offset expected inflation in existing vendor contracts and colleague compensation expense, our team has taken steps to improve efficiency by closing one branch during the quarter with two more announced branch closures occurring in the fourth quarter, among other steps,” said Stephen Bianchi, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

    Book value per share was $15.59 at September 30, 2022, compared to $15.64 at June 30, 2022, and $15.77 at September 30, 2021. Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)1 was $12.32 at September 30, 2022, compared to $12.36 at June 30, 2022, and $12.37 at September 30, 2021. The increase in unrealized losses in the securities available for sale portfolio lowered both book and tangible book value in the second and third quarters, with the amount of the unrealized loss moderating in the third quarter of 2022. Net income and intangible amortization partially offset this unrealized loss impact on book value.

    September 30, 2022 Highlights: (as of or for the 3-month period ended September 30, 2022 compared to June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021.)

    • Quarterly earnings of $4.0 million, or $0.38 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, decreased from the quarter ended June 30, 2022, earnings of $4.4 million or $0.41 per diluted share, and decreased from the quarter ended September 30, 2021, earnings of $5.0 million or $0.47 per diluted share.

    • Quarterly earnings, as adjusted (non-GAAP)1, were $4.2 million, or $0.40 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, compared to $4.4 million or $0.41 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and $5.0 million or $0.47 per diluted share for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021.

    • Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, were $13.1 million, or $1.24 per share, which is a decrease from $15.2 million, or $1.41 per share, for the same period in the prior year. The Company grew net interest income, despite lower SBA PPP net loan fee accretion in 2022 compared to 2021. The positive benefit of higher net interest income was more than offset year to date fiscal 2022 by higher provision for loan losses, lower gain on sale of loans, a modest increase in expense, partially due to 2022 new market tax depletion, 2022 branch closure expense and lower gains on foreclosed asset sales.

    • Net interest income increased $0.2 million from the second quarter of 2022, $0.8 million from the third quarter of 2021 and $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, to $41.9 million. Net interest income was positively impacted by loan growth and the contractual increase in loan and investment yields, which more than offset the reduction in interest income realized on nonaccrual loan payoffs of $0.4 million (9 basis points in net interest margin) and higher liability interest expense.

    • The net interest margin without SBA PPP net loan fee accretion and loan purchase accretion has increased each quarter over the past six quarters. For the quarter ended September 30, 2022, the net interest margin without SBA PPP net loan fee accretion and loan purchase accretion was 3.33% compared to 2.82% for the year earlier quarter and 3.29% versus the linked quarter. The linked second quarter net interest margin included the positive benefit of approximately 0.09% due to interest income received on nonaccrual loan payoffs.

    • On August 10, 2022, the Company redeemed its $15.0 million subordinated debt with a coupon of 6.75%. For the third quarter, total interest expense on this debt was $0.29 million, including remaining issuance costs.

    • The provision for loan losses for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, was $0.38 million due to loan growth, compared to $0.40 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. No loan loss provision was realized during the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2021, due to lower CARES Act Section 4013 deferrals, low net charge-off or low net recoveries, decreases in criticized assets and improving economic conditions in our markets.
    • Originated loans increased by $49.6 million during the third quarter of 2022, with strong originations in commercial real estate, multi-family real estate and residential mortgages held in the loan portfolio. As a result of current market conditions, residential 10/1 ARM loan originations were added to the portfolio. The acquired loan portfolio declined $21.1 million.

    • The allowance for loan losses on originated loans decreased to 1.34% at September 30, 2022, from 1.37% at June 30, 2022. Loans resulting from Bank acquisitions were effectively marked to market value at the time of their acquisition and were excluded from this reserve calculation.

    • Nonperforming assets remained at $12.6 million at September 30, 2022.

    • Substandard loans decreased modestly by $0.5 million to $20.2 million at September 30, 2022, compared to $20.7 million at June 30, 2022. The decrease was largely due to the payoff of substandard loans that were purchased credit impaired loans classified as substandard when acquired.

    • The Company repurchased 53 thousand shares of the Company’s common stock in the third quarter. As of September 30, 2022, approximately 301 thousand shares remain available for repurchase under the current share repurchase authorization.

    • Stockholders’ equity as a percent of total assets was 9.17% at September 30, 2022, compared to 9.34% at June 30, 2022. Tangible common equity (“TCE”) as a percent of tangible assets (non-GAAP)1 was 7.40% at September 30, 2022, compared to 7.53% at June 30, 2022. Reductions in stockholders’ equity due to increased unrealized losses in the available for sale portfolio, modest stock buyback activity and modest asset growth, were partially offset by net income and amortization of intangibles.

    • In June 2022, the Company notified customers of the St. James, MN branch, with approximately $18.7 million in deposits, that the branch would close in September 2022. In August of 2022, the Company notified customers of the south branch in Rice Lake, WI, that the branch would close and be consolidated with the north branch in Rice Lake, WI. In addition, in August 2022 the Company notified the customers of the Red Wing, MN branch that the branch would close. These August branch closure announcements will occur in the fourth quarter of 2022. The deposit accounts will be consolidated into various nearby branches.

    Balance Sheet and Asset Quality

    Total assets increased modestly by $16.6 million during the quarter to $1.78 billion at September 30, 2022, compared to $1.76 billion at June 30, 2022.

    Securities available for sale decreased $9.3 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2022, to $167.8 million from $177.1 million at June 30, 2022. This decrease was primarily due to a reduced market value of the portfolio associated with higher interest rates and principal repayments, partially offset by purchases of bank issued subordinated debt of $4.8 million.

    Securities held to maturity decreased $1.6 million to $97.6 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2022, from $99.2 million at June 30, 2022, due to principal repayments.

    Total loans receivable increased to $1.376 billion at September 30, 2022, from $1.347 billion at June 30, 2022. The originated loan portfolio increased $49.6 million in the quarter. The growth was due to strong net new loan fundings and growth in the commercial, multi-family and residential real estate portfolios totaling $43.7 million. Acquired loans decreased by $21.1 million including a loan prepayment of approximately $10 million with an associated loan prepayment of $0.16 million recorded in loan fees and service charges.

    The allowance for loan losses increased to $17.2 million at September 30, 2022, representing 1.25% of total loans receivable. At June 30, 2022, the allowance for loan losses was also 1.25% of total loans receivable. The allowance for loan losses allocated to originated loans as a percentage of originated loans, net of deferred fees and costs, was 1.34% at September 30, 2022, compared to 1.37% at June 30, 2022. For the quarter ended September 30, 2022, the Bank had net charge offs of $17 thousand. Approximately 11.1% of the loan portfolio, at September 30, 2022, consists of loans purchased through whole bank acquisitions, resulting in these loans being recorded at fair market value at acquisition.

    Allowance for Loan Losses Percentages

    (in thousands, except ratios)

      September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021
    Originated loans, net of deferred fees and costs $1,224,219  $1,174,701  $1,107,555  $1,006,159 
    SBA PPP loans, net of deferred fees  —   —   8,457   29,753 
    Acquired loans, net of unamortized discount  151,657   172,154   194,951   212,742 
    Loans, end of period $1,375,876  $1,346,855  $1,310,963  $1,248,654 
    SBA PPP loans, net of deferred fees  —   —   (8,457)  (29,753)
    Loans, net of SBA PPP loans and deferred fees $1,375,876  $1,346,855  $1,302,506  $1,218,901 
    Allowance for loan losses allocated to originated loans $16,465  $16,053  $15,830  $15,505 
    Allowance for loan losses allocated to other loans  752   772   1,083   1,327 
    Allowance for loan losses $17,217  $16,825  $16,913  $16,832 
    ALL as a percentage of loans, end of period  1.25%  1.25%  1.29%  1.35%
    ALL as a percentage of loans, net of SBA PPP loans and deferred fees  1.25%  1.25%  1.30%  1.38%
    ALL allocated to originated loans as a percentage of originated loans, net of deferred fees and costs  1.34%  1.37%  1.43%  1.54%

    Nonperforming assets remained flat at $12.6 million or 0.71% of total assets at September 30, 2022, compared to June 30, 2022. During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, the Bank repurchased a $0.5 million nonaccrual SBA loan. Acquired nonaccrual loans decreased to $2.6 million at September 30, 2022, from $2.7 million at June 30, 2022. Originated nonperforming assets remained flat at $8.5 million or 0.61% of total assets for the most recent quarter.

      (in thousands)
      September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021
    Special mention loan balances $20,178 $17,274 $1,849 $4,536 $2,548
    Substandard loan balances  20,227  20,680  24,822  22,817  27,137
    Criticized loans, end of period $40,405 $37,954 $26,671 $27,353 $29,685

    Special mention loans increased $2.9 million, primarily due to the utilization of a secured line of credit. This loan was categorized as special mention at June 30, 2022, and the loan balance is projected to decrease to June levels by mid-first quarter 2023.

    Substandard loans decreased modestly by $0.5 million to $20.2 million at September 30, 2022, compared to $20.7 million at June 30, 2022. The decrease in the third quarter was largely due to the payoff of substandard loans that were purchased credit impaired loans classified as substandard when acquired.

    Deposits increased $34.2 million to $1.43 billion at September 30, 2022, from $1.40 billion at June 30, 2022. The increase was largely due to an increase in certificate of deposit (“CD”) accounts of $35.6 million. The increase reflects the addition of $20 million of brokered CD and retail CD accounts. The retail CD increase is partially due to customers moving money market balances to CD accounts. The outflow of money market deposits to CD accounts was replaced with commercial money market accounts.

    The Company repurchased 53 thousand shares of the Company’s common stock in the third quarter. As of September 30, 2022, approximately 301 thousand shares remain available for repurchase under the current share repurchase authorization.

    Review of Operations

    Net interest income was $14.5 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, compared to $14.3 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, and $13.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. Compared to the second quarter of 2022 and third quarter of 2021, net interest income increased due to the growth in the loan and investment portfolios. “Net interest income was positively impacted by loan growth and contractual increase in loan and investment yields, which more than offset the reduction in interest income realized on nonaccrual loan payoffs of $0.4 million (9 basis points in net interest margin) and higher liability costs. Our net interest margin excluding SBA fee accretion and purchase accretion increased to 3.33% from 3.29% in the second quarter or 3.20% in the second quarter excluding nonaccrual loan income from payoffs. The impact of lower scheduled accretion to $0.15 million, adding brokered certificates late in the quarter, and the retail CD portfolio end of period rates being 22 basis points above the third quarter average will more than offset the positive impact of lower subordinated debt interest expense of $0.30 million in the fourth quarter,” said Jim Broucek, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

    The table below shows the impact of accretion related to purchased credit impaired loans and SBA PPP net loan fees on interest income and NIM.

    Net interest income and net interest margin analysis:
    (in thousands, except yields and rates)

      Three months ended
      September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021
      Net Interest Income Net Interest Margin Net Interest Income Net Interest Margin Net Interest Income Net Interest Margin Net Interest Income Net Interest Margin Net Interest Income Net Interest Margin
    As reported $14,457  3.43% $14,267  3.46% $13,167  3.25% $14,384  3.50% $13,688  3.34%
    Less non-accretable difference realized as interest from payoff of purchased credit impaired (“PCI”) loans $(34) (0.01)% $(70) (0.02)% $(26) (0.01)% $(2) —% $(8) —%
    Less accelerated accretion from payoff of certain PCI loans with transferred non-accretable differences $(117) (0.06)% $(308) (0.08)% $(11) —% $(200) (0.05)% $(12) —%
    Less scheduled accretion interest $(247) (0.03)% $(255) (0.06)% $(264) (0.07)% $(264) (0.06)% $(261) (0.06)%
    Without loan purchase accretion $14,059  3.33% $13,634  3.30% $12,866  3.17% $13,918  3.39% $13,407  3.28%
    Less SBA PPP net loan fee accretion $—  —% $(39) (0.01)% $(259) (0.06)% $(1,251) (0.30)% $(1,878) (0.46)%
    Without SBA PPP net loan fee accretion and loan purchase accretion $14,059  3.33% $13,595  3.29% $12,607  3.11% $12,667  3.09% $11,529  2.82%

    Loan loss provisions for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, were $0.4 million. Based on loan growth alone, the provision would have been about $100 thousand higher. However, payments on substandard loans reduced specific reserves. Loan loss provisions for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 were $0.4 million. There were no loan loss provisions for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 or September 30, 2021. Continued improving economic conditions in our markets, as evidenced by unemployment rates below the national average in our two largest population centers, have resulted in improving overall economic trends for businesses.

    Non-interest income increased to $2.5 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2022, compared to $2.4 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and decreased from $3.4 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2021. The increase in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2022 was largely due to: (1) increases in loan fees and service charges due to an increase in prepayment penalties; and (2) increases in other income largely due to the receipt of an annual incentive based on debit card usage. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in gain on sale of loans of $0.2 million largely due to lower mortgage originations. Relative to the comparable quarter one year earlier, non-interest income was lower as a result of lower gain on sale of loans and lower loan servicing income.

    Total non-interest expense increased $0.8 million in the third quarter of 2022 to $11.3 million, compared to $10.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and $10.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. The increase from the second quarter of 2022 was due to an increase in: (1) branch closure expenses of $0.3 million primarily recorded in other expense; (2) compensation due to higher incentive accruals of $0.2 million based on year-to-date performance; (3) seasonal expenses in occupancy and marketing of $0.15 million; and (4) compensation and other expenses of $0.2 million reflecting higher salary and benefit expenses. In the fourth quarter, core deposit intangible amortization will decrease to $0.247 million.

    Provision for income taxes decreased to $1.3 million in the third quarter of 2022 from $1.4 million in the second quarter of 2022. The provision for income taxes also decreased to $4.2 million for the first nine months of 2022 from $5.5 million for the first nine months of 2021. Both decreases are due to lower pre-tax income and a lower tax rate due to the impact of the tax credits purchased in the first quarter of 2022. The tax credits are expected to be realized over the next seven years. The effective tax rate was 24.3% in the third quarter of 2022, compared to 24.4% the previous quarter and 26.7% for the comparable prior year quarter. The effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2022 was 24.3% compared to 26.5% for the same period in the prior year.

    These financial results are preliminary until the Form 10-Q is filed in November 2022.

    About the Company

    Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: “CZWI”) is the holding company of the Bank, a national bank based in Altoona, Wisconsin, currently serving customers primarily in Wisconsin and Minnesota through 24 branch locations. Its primary markets include the Chippewa Valley Region in Wisconsin, the Twin Cities and Mankato markets in Minnesota, and various rural communities around these areas. The Bank offers traditional community banking services to businesses, ag operators and consumers, including residential mortgage loans.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements contained in this release are considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified using forward-looking words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “estimates,” “intend,” “may,” “on pace,” “preliminary,” “planned,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” “would” or the negative of those terms or other words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements in this release are inherently subject to many uncertainties arising in the operations and business environment of the Company and the Bank. These uncertainties include conditions in the financial markets and economic conditions generally; adverse impacts to the Company or Bank arising from the COVID-19 pandemic; acts of terrorism and political or military actions by the United States or other governments; the possibility of a deterioration in the residential real estate markets; interest rate risk; lending risk; higher lending risks associated with our commercial and agricultural banking activities; the sufficiency of loan allowances; changes in the fair value or ratings downgrades of our securities; competitive pressures among depository and other financial institutions; disintermediation risk; our ability to maintain our reputation; our ability to maintain or increase our market share; our ability to realize the benefits of net deferred tax assets; our inability to obtain needed liquidity; our ability to raise capital needed to fund growth or meet regulatory requirements; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; our ability to keep pace with technological change; prevalence of fraud and other financial crimes; cybersecurity risks; the possibility that our internal controls and procedures could fail or be circumvented; our ability to successfully execute our acquisition growth strategy; risks posed by acquisitions and other expansion opportunities, including difficulties and delays in integrating the acquired business operations or fully realizing the cost savings and other benefits; restrictions on our ability to pay dividends; the potential volatility of our stock price; accounting standards for loan losses; legislative or regulatory changes or actions, or significant litigation, adversely affecting the Company or Bank; public company reporting obligations; changes in federal or state tax laws; and changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines and their impact on financial performance. Stockholders, potential investors, and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Such uncertainties and other risks that may affect the Company’s performance are discussed further in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 2, 2022 and the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this news release or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release.

    1 Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures, such as net income as adjusted, net income as adjusted per share, tangible book value, tangible book value per share, tangible common equity as a percent of tangible assets and return on average tangible common equity, which management believes may be helpful in understanding the Company’s results of operations or financial position and comparing results over different periods.

    Net income as adjusted and net income as adjusted per share are non-GAAP measures that eliminate the impact of certain expenses such as branch closure costs and related severance pay, accelerated depreciation expense and lease termination fees, and the gain on sale of branch deposits and fixed assets. Tangible book value, tangible book value per share, tangible common equity as a percent of tangible assets and return on average tangible common equity are non-GAAP measures that eliminate the impact of goodwill, and intangible assets on our financial position. Management believes these measures are useful in assessing the strength of our financial position.

    Where non-GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as the reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure, can be found in this press release. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other banks and financial institutions.

    Contact: Steve Bianchi, CEO
    (715)-836-9994

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    CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
    Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (in thousands, except shares and per share data)

      September 30, 2022 (unaudited) June 30, 2022 (unaudited) December 31, 2021 (audited) September 30, 2021 (unaudited)
    Assets        
    Cash and cash equivalents $29,411  $31,743  $47,691  $102,341 
    Other interest bearing deposits  368   1,505   1,511   1,512 
    Securities available for sale “AFS”  167,764   177,068   203,068   234,425 
    Securities held to maturity “HTM”  97,610   99,249   71,141   67,739 
    Equity investments  1,461   1,365   1,328   327 
    Other investments  15,907   14,899   15,305   14,965 
    Loans receivable  1,375,876   1,346,855   1,310,963   1,248,654 
    Allowance for loan losses  (17,217)  (16,825)  (16,913)  (16,832)
    Loans receivable, net  1,358,659   1,330,030   1,294,050   1,231,822 
    Loans held for sale  666   1,172   6,670   1,675 
    Mortgage servicing rights, net  4,371   4,520   4,161   4,082 
    Office properties and equipment, net  21,427   21,589   21,169   21,730 
    Accrued interest receivable  4,716   4,243   3,916   4,882 
    Intangible assets  2,701   3,100   3,898   4,297 
    Goodwill  31,498   31,498   31,498   31,498 
    Foreclosed and repossessed assets, net  1,584   1,437   1,408   4 
    Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”)  24,784   24,622   24,312   24,149 
    Other assets  17,275   15,567   8,502   8,029 
    TOTAL ASSETS $1,780,202  $1,763,607  $1,739,628  $1,753,477 
    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity        
    Liabilities:        
    Deposits $1,434,368  $1,400,210  $1,387,535  $1,408,315 
    Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances  102,530   102,030   111,527   111,512 
    Other borrowings  72,351   87,124   58,426   58,400 
    Other liabilities  7,634   9,500   11,274   9,324 
    Total liabilities  1,616,883   1,598,864   1,568,762   1,587,551 
    Stockholders’ equity:        
    Common stock— $0.01 par value, authorized 30,000,000; 10,478,210, 10,530,415 10,502,442, and 10,518,885 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  105   105   105   105 
    Additional paid-in capital  119,638   119,987   119,925   119,929 
    Retained earnings  60,833   56,928   50,675   44,660 
    Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income  (17,257)  (12,277)  161   1,232 
    Total stockholders’ equity  163,319   164,743   170,866   165,926 
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $1,780,202  $1,763,607  $1,739,628  $1,753,477 

                    Note: Certain items previously reported were reclassified for consistency with the current presentation.

    CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
    Consolidated Statements of Operations
    (in thousands, except per share data)

      Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
      September 30, 2022 (unaudited) June 30, 2022 (unaudited) September 30, 2021 (unaudited) September 30, 2022 (unaudited) September 30, 2021 (unaudited)
    Interest and dividend income:          
    Interest and fees on loans $15,937  $14,893  $14,537  $44,597  $43,014 
    Interest on investments  2,022   1,810   1,638   5,441   4,260 
    Total interest and dividend income  17,959   16,703   16,175   50,038   47,274 
    Interest expense:          
    Interest on deposits  1,681   985   1,354   3,734   4,589 
    Interest on FHLB borrowed funds  568   297   389   1,176   1,183 
    Interest on other borrowed funds  1,253   1,154   744   3,237   2,217 
    Total interest expense  3,502   2,436   2,487   8,147   7,989 
    Net interest income before provision for loan losses  14,457   14,267   13,688   41,891   39,285 
    Provision for loan losses  375   400   —   775   — 
    Net interest income after provision for loan losses  14,082   13,867   13,688   41,116   39,285 
    Non-interest income:          
    Service charges on deposit accounts  535   482   463   1,505   1,256 
    Interchange income  597   614   600   1,760   1,776 
    Loan servicing income  611   600   842   1,912   2,560 
    Gain on sale of loans  194   414   1,014   1,330   4,131 
    Loan fees and service charges  267   141   118   500   547 
    Net (losses) gains on investment securities  (55)  (75)  73   (167)  344 
    Other  323   196   338   717   801 
    Total non-interest income  2,472   2,372   3,448   7,557   11,415 
    Non-interest expense:          
    Compensation and related benefits  5,900   5,589   5,718   16,887   16,736 
    Occupancy  1,429   1,343   1,313   4,137   3,943 
    Data processing  1,382   1,415   1,582   4,098   4,374 
    Amortization of intangible assets  399   399   399   1,197   1,197 
    Mortgage servicing rights expense, net  197   195   37   65   28 
    Advertising, marketing and public relations  300   250   220   762   577 
    FDIC premium assessment  119   118   148   352   395 
    Professional services  382   368   328   1,152   1,192 
    Gains on repossessed assets, net  (8)  (2)  (3)  (17)  (149)
    New market tax credit depletion  163   162   —   488   — 
    Other  1,014   625   578   2,286   1,714 
    Total non-interest expense  11,277   10,462   10,320   31,407   30,007 
    Income before provision for income taxes  5,277   5,777   6,816   17,266   20,693 
    Provision for income taxes  1,284   1,411   1,819   4,201   5,484 
    Net income attributable to common stockholders $3,993  $4,366  $4,997  $13,065  $15,209 
    Per share information:          
    Basic earnings $0.38  $0.41  $0.47  $1.24  $1.41 
    Diluted earnings $0.38  $0.41  $0.47  $1.24  $1.41 
    Cash dividends paid $—  $—  $—  $0.26  $0.23 
    Book value per share at end of period $15.59  $15.64  $15.77  $15.59  $15.77 
    Tangible book value per share at end of period (non-GAAP) $12.32  $12.36  $12.37  $12.32  $12.37 

    Note: Certain items previously reported were reclassified for consistency with the current presentation.

     

    Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and Net Income as Adjusted (non-GAAP)
    (in thousands, except per share data)

      Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
      September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021
              
    GAAP pretax income $5,277 $5,777 $6,816 $17,266 $20,693
    Branch closure costs (1)  302  33  —  335  —
    FHLB borrowings prepayment fee (2)  —  —  —  —  102
    Pretax income as adjusted (3)  5,579  5,810  6,816  17,601  20,795
    Provision for income tax on net income as adjusted (4)  1,357  1,419  1,819  4,282  5,511
    Net income as adjusted (non-GAAP) (3) $4,222 $4,391 $4,997 $13,319 $15,284
    GAAP diluted earnings per share, net of tax $0.38 $0.41 $0.47 $1.24 $1.41
    Branch closure costs, net of tax  0.02  —  —  0.02  —
    FHLB borrowings prepayment fee  —  —  —  —  0.01
    Diluted earnings per share, as adjusted, net of tax (non-GAAP) $0.40 $0.41 $0.47 $1.26 $1.42
               
    Average diluted shares outstanding  10,519,079  10,541,905  10,622,595  10,533,414  10,797,502

    (1) Branch closure costs include severance pay recorded in compensation and benefits and accelerated depreciation expense included in other non-interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations.
    (2) FHLB borrowings prepayment fee resulted from the early termination of $8 million in FHLB borrowings at a weighted average rate of 2.19% and weighted average maturity of 8.75 months included in other non-interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations.
    (3) Net income as adjusted is a non-GAAP measure that management believes enhances the market’s ability to assess the underlying business performance and trends related to core business activities.
    (4) Provision for income tax on net income as adjusted is calculated at our effective tax rate for each respective period presented.

    Loan Composition (in thousands) September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021
    Originated Loans:        
    Commercial/Agricultural real estate:        
    Commercial real estate $610,348  $596,001  $578,395  $508,540 
    Agricultural real estate  62,302   57,323   52,372   49,082 
    Multi-family real estate  193,758   175,964   174,050   150,094 
    Construction and land development  116,147   114,017   78,613   84,399 
    C&I/Agricultural operating:        
    Commercial and industrial  124,350   124,113   107,937   90,581 
    Agricultural operating  20,847   20,287   26,202   25,390 
    Residential mortgage:        
    Residential mortgage  77,307   65,707   63,855   68,986 
    Purchased HELOC loans  3,357   3,419   3,871   3,921 
    Consumer installment:        
    Originated indirect paper  11,234   12,736   15,971   17,689 
    Other consumer  7,016   7,472   8,473   9,414 
    Originated loans before SBA PPP loans  1,226,666   1,177,039   1,109,739   1,008,096 
    SBA PPP loans  —   —   8,755   31,301 
    Total originated loans $1,226,666  $1,177,039  $1,118,494  $1,039,397 
    Acquired Loans:        
    Commercial/Agricultural real estate:        
    Commercial real estate $91,340  $106,916  $120,070  $129,784 
    Agricultural real estate  19,405   20,484   26,123   27,552 
    Multi-family real estate  3,914   3,965   4,299   5,928 
    Construction and land development  1,703   1,171   907   1,139 
    C&I/Agricultural operating:        
    Commercial and industrial  10,465   14,889   14,230   16,554 
    Agricultural operating  5,186   4,182   5,386   4,541 
    Residential mortgage:        
    Residential mortgage  21,426   22,868   27,135   30,795 
    Consumer installment:        
    Other consumer  294   313   401   516 
    Total acquired loans $153,733  $174,788  $198,551  $216,809 
    Total Loans:        
    Commercial/Agricultural real estate:        
    Commercial real estate $701,688  $702,917  $698,465  $638,324 
    Agricultural real estate  81,707   77,807   78,495   76,634 
    Multi-family real estate  197,672   179,929   178,349   156,022 
    Construction and land development  117,850   115,188   79,520   85,538 
    C&I/Agricultural operating:        
    Commercial and industrial  134,815   139,002   122,167   107,135 
    Agricultural operating  26,033   24,469   31,588   29,931 
    Residential mortgage:        
    Residential mortgage  98,733   88,575   90,990   99,781 
    Purchased HELOC loans  3,357   3,419   3,871   3,921 
    Consumer installment:        
    Originated indirect paper  11,234   12,736   15,971   17,689 
    Other consumer  7,310   7,785   8,874   9,930 
    Gross loans before SBA PPP loans  1,380,399   1,351,827   1,308,290   1,224,905 
    SBA PPP loans  —   —   8,755   31,301 
    Gross loans $1,380,399  $1,351,827  $1,317,045  $1,256,206 
    Unearned net deferred fees and costs and loans in process  (2,447)  (2,338)  (2,482)  (3,486)
    Unamortized discount on acquired loans  (2,076)  (2,634)  (3,600)  (4,066)
    Total loans receivable $1,375,876  $1,346,855  $1,310,963  $1,248,654 

    Nonperforming Originated and Acquired Assets

    (in thousands, except ratios)

      September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021
    Nonperforming assets:        
    Originated nonperforming assets:        
    Nonaccrual loans $8,294  $7,770  $6,448  $6,408 
    Accruing loans past due 90 days or more  169   700   63   295 
    Total originated nonperforming loans (“NPL”)  8,463   8,470   6,511   6,703 
    Other real estate owned (“OREO”)  —   —   —   — 
    Other collateral owned  —   10   2   2 
    Total originated nonperforming assets (“NPAs”) $8,463  $8,480  $6,513  $6,705 
    Acquired nonperforming assets:        
    Nonaccrual loans $2,478  $2,664  $5,217  $5,298 
    Accruing loans past due 90 days or more  79   14   97   130 
    Total acquired nonperforming loans (“NPL”)  2,557   2,678   5,314   5,428 
    Other real estate owned (“OREO”)  1,584   1,427   1,406   2 
    Other collateral owned  —   —   —   — 
    Total acquired nonperforming assets (“NPAs”) $4,141  $4,105  $6,720  $5,430 
    Total nonperforming assets (“NPAs”) $12,604  $12,585  $13,233  $12,135 
    Loans, end of period $1,375,876  $1,346,855  $1,310,963  $1,248,654 
    Total assets, end of period $1,780,202  $1,763,607  $1,739,628  $1,753,477 
    Ratios:        
    Originated NPLs to total loans  0.61%  0.63%  0.50%  0.54%
    Acquired NPLs to total loans  0.19%  0.20%  0.41%  0.43%
    Originated NPAs to total assets  0.48%  0.48%  0.37%  0.38%
    Acquired NPAs to total assets  0.23%  0.23%  0.39%  0.31%

    Nonperforming Assets

    (in thousand, except ratios)

      September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021
    Nonperforming assets:        
    Nonaccrual loans        
    Commercial real estate $5,848  $5,275  $5,374  $5,427 
    Agricultural real estate  2,729   3,169   3,490   3,567 
    Construction and land development  43   43   —   — 
    Commercial and industrial (“C&I”)  188   211   298   311 
    Agricultural operating  668   555   993   1,063 
    Residential mortgage  1,246   1,122   1,433   1,263 
    Consumer installment  50   59   77   75 
    Total nonaccrual loans $10,772  $10,434  $11,665  $11,706 
    Accruing loans past due 90 days or more  248   714   160   425 
    Total nonperforming loans (“NPLs”)  11,020   11,148   11,825   12,131 
    Foreclosed and repossessed assets, net  1,584   1,437   1,408   4 
    Total nonperforming assets (“NPAs”) $12,604  $12,585  $13,233  $12,135 
    Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”) $9,336  $8,712  $12,523  $15,689 
    Nonaccrual TDRs $2,426  $2,549  $4,539  $4,324 
    Loans, end of period $1,375,876  $1,346,855  $1,310,963  $1,248,654 
    Total assets, end of period $1,780,202  $1,763,607  $1,739,628  $1,753,477 
    Ratios:        
    NPLs to total loans  0.80%  0.83%  0.90%  0.97%
    NPAs to total assets  0.71%  0.71%  0.76%  0.69%
             
             

    Deposit Composition
    (in thousands)

      September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021
    Non-interest bearing demand deposits $285,670 $276,815 $276,631 $280,611
    Interest bearing demand deposits  394,924  401,857  396,231  381,315
    Savings accounts  236,107  239,322  222,674  229,623
    Money market accounts  328,544  328,718  288,985  291,242
    Certificate accounts  189,123  153,498  203,014  225,524
    Total deposits $1,434,368 $1,400,210 $1,387,535 $1,408,315

    Average Balances, Interest Yields and Rates
    (in thousands, except yields and rates)

      Three months ended
    September 30, 2022    		 Three months ended
    June 30, 2022    		 Three months ended
    September 30, 2021
      Average
    Balance    		 Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		 Average
    Yield/
    Rate (1)    		 Average
    Balance    		 Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		 Average
    Yield/
    Rate (1)    		 Average
    Balance    		 Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		 Average
    Yield/
    Rate (1)
    Average interest earning assets:                  
    Cash and cash equivalents $11,043 $60 2.16% $25,195 $43 0.68% $111,192 $50 0.18%
    Loans receivable  1,370,897  15,937 4.61%  1,328,661  14,893 4.50%  1,192,636  14,537 4.84%
    Interest bearing deposits  1,079  7 2.57%  1,509  8 2.13%  1,512  8 2.10%
    Investment securities (1)  274,868  1,768 2.57%  285,332  1,593 2.23%  303,325  1,412 1.85%
    Other investments  14,910  187 4.98%  14,969  166 4.45%  14,961  168 4.46%
    Total interest earning assets (1) $1,672,797 $17,959 4.26% $1,655,666 $16,703 4.05% $1,623,626 $16,175 3.95%
    Average interest bearing liabilities:                  
    Savings accounts $227,985 $204 0.36% $230,784 $125 0.22% $216,304 $95 0.17%
    Demand deposits  413,033  575 0.55%  410,468  300 0.29%  392,080  280 0.28%
    Money market accounts  331,469  519 0.62%  323,907  287 0.36%  276,582  193 0.28%
    CD’s  136,624  335 0.97%  134,338  223 0.67%  207,494  682 1.30%
    IRA’s  34,446  48 0.55%  35,701  50 0.56%  39,525  104 1.04%
    Total deposits $1,143,557 $1,681 0.58% $1,135,198 $985 0.35% $1,131,985 $1,354 0.47%
    FHLB advances and other borrowings  192,338  1,821 3.76%  186,050  1,451 3.13%  169,891  1,133 2.65%
    Total interest bearing liabilities $1,335,895 $3,502 1.04% $1,321,248 $2,436 0.74% $1,301,876 $2,487 0.76%
    Net interest income   $14,457     $14,267     $13,688  
    Interest rate spread     3.22%     3.31%     3.19%
    Net interest margin (1)     3.43%     3.46%     3.34%
    Average interest earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities     1.25      1.25      1.25 

    (1) Fully taxable equivalent (FTE). The average yield on tax exempt securities is computed on a tax equivalent basis using a tax rate of 21% for the quarters ended September 30, 2022, June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021. The FTE adjustment to net interest income included in the rate calculations totaled $0, $0 and $1 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2022, June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively.

     


      Nine months ended September 30, 2022 Nine months ended September 30, 2021
      Average
    Balance    		 Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		 Average
    Yield/
    Rate (1)    		 Average
    Balance    		 Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		 Average
    Yield/
    Rate (1)
    Average interest earning assets:            
    Cash and cash equivalents $23,727 $116 0.65% $118,064 $107 0.12%
    Loans receivable  1,334,811  44,598 4.47%  1,197,469  43,014 4.80%
    Interest bearing deposits  1,365  22 2.15%  2,227  37 2.22%
    Investment securities (1)  282,771  4,777 3.38%  263,655  3,606 1.83%
    Other investments  15,044  525 4.67%  15,006  510 4.54%
    Total interest earning assets (1) $1,657,718 $50,038 4.04% $1,596,421 $47,274 3.96%
    Average interest bearing liabilities:            
    Savings accounts $227,787 $424 0.25% $211,320 $277 0.18%
    Demand deposits  411,471  1,045 0.34%  361,248  788 0.29%
    Money market accounts  318,246  1,011 0.42%  263,195  577 0.29%
    CD’s  143,965  1,079 1.00%  237,706  2,592 1.46%
    IRA’s  35,729  175 0.65%  40,119  355 1.18%
    Total deposits $1,137,198 $3,734 0.44% $1,113,588 $4,589 0.55%
    FHLB advances and other borrowings  181,598  4,413 3.25%  173,889  3,400 2.61%
    Total interest bearing liabilities $1,318,796 $8,147 0.83% $1,287,477 $7,989 0.83%
    Net interest income   $41,891     $39,285  
    Interest rate spread     3.21%     3.13%
    Net interest margin (1)     3.38%     3.29%
    Average interest earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities     1.26      1.24 

    (1) Fully taxable equivalent (FTE). The average yield on tax exempt securities is computed on a tax equivalent basis using a tax rate of 21% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021. The FTE adjustment to net interest income included in the rate calculations totaled $1 and $3 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively.

    The following table reports key financial metric ratios based on a net income as adjusted basis:

      Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
      September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021
    Ratios based on net income:          
    Return on average assets (annualized) 0.89% 0.99% 1.13% 0.99% 1.19%
    Return on average equity (annualized) 9.57% 10.63% 12.00% 10.51% 12.51%
    Return on average tangible common equity4 (annualized) 12.99% 14.41% 16.24% 14.22% 17.06%
    Efficiency ratio 64% 60% 58% 61% 57%
    Net interest margin with loan purchase accretion 3.43% 3.46% 3.34% 3.38% 3.29%
    Net interest margin without loan purchase accretion 3.33% 3.30% 3.28% 3.27% 3.21%
    Ratios based on net income as adjusted (non-GAAP)          
    Return on average assets as adjusted2 (annualized) 0.94% 0.99% 1.13% 1.01% 1.19%
    Return on average equity as adjusted3 (annualized) 10.12% 10.63% 12.00% 10.71% 12.57%

    Reconciliation of Return on Average Assets as Adjusted (non-GAAP)
    (in thousands, except ratios)

      Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
      September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021
        
    GAAP earnings after income taxes $3,993  $4,366  $4,997  $13,065  $15,209 
    Net income as adjusted after income taxes (non-GAAP) (1) $4,221  $4,391  $4,997  $13,318  $15,284 
    Average assets $1,780,942  $1,764,517  $1,748,065  $1,764,321  $1,713,932 
    Return on average assets (annualized)  0.89%  0.99%  1.13%  0.99%  1.19%
    Return on average assets as adjusted (non-GAAP) (annualized)  0.94%  1.00%  1.13%  1.01%  1.19%

    (1) See Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and Net Income as Adjusted (non-GAAP)

    Reconciliation of Return on Average Equity as Adjusted (non-GAAP)
    (in thousands, except ratios)

      Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
      September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021
    GAAP earnings after income taxes $3,993  $4,366  $4,997  $13,065  $15,209 
    Net income as adjusted after income taxes (non-GAAP) (1) $4,221  $4,391  $4,997  $13,318  $15,284 
    Average equity $165,528  $164,737  $165,203  $166,181  $162,510 
    Return on average equity (annualized)  9.57%  10.63%  12.00%  10.51%  12.51%
    Return on average equity as adjusted (non-GAAP) (annualized)  10.12%  10.69%  12.00%  10.71%  12.57%

    (1) See Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and Net Income as Adjusted (non-GAAP)

    Reconciliation of tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)
    (in thousands, except per share data)

    Tangible book value per share at end of period September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2021
    Total stockholders’ equity $163,319  $164,743  $165,926 
    Less: Goodwill  (31,498)  (31,498)  (31,498)
    Less: Intangible assets  (2,701)  (3,100)  (4,297)
    Tangible common equity (non-GAAP) $129,120  $130,145  $130,131 
    Ending common shares outstanding  10,478,210   10,530,415   10,518,885 
    Book value per share $15.59  $15.64  $15.77 
    Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) $12.32  $12.36  $12.37 

    Reconciliation of tangible common equity as a percent of tangible assets (non-GAAP)
    (in thousands, except ratios)

    Tangible common equity as a percent of tangible assets at end of period  September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2021
    Total stockholders’ equity $163,319  $164,743  $165,926 
    Less: Goodwill  (31,498)  (31,498)  (31,498)
    Less: Intangible assets  (2,701)  (3,100)  (4,297)
    Tangible common equity (non-GAAP) $129,120  $130,145  $130,131 
    Total Assets $1,780,202  $1,763,607  $1,753,477 
    Less: Goodwill  (31,498)  (31,498)  (31,498)
    Less: Intangible assets  (2,701)  (3,100)  (4,297)
    Tangible Assets (non-GAAP) $1,746,003  $1,729,009  $1,717,682 
    Total stockholders’ equity to total assets ratio  9.17%  9.34%  9.46%
    Tangible common equity as a percent of tangible assets (non-GAAP)  7.40%  7.53%  7.58%

    Reconciliation of Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (non-GAAP)
    (in thousands, except ratios)

      Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
      September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021
    Total stockholders’ equity $163,319  $164,743  $165,926  $163,319  $165,926 
    Less: Goodwill  (31,498)  (31,498)  (31,498)  (31,498)  (31,498)
    Less: Intangible assets  (2,701)  (3,100)  (4,297)  (2,701)  (4,297)
    Tangible common equity (non-GAAP) $129,120  $130,145  $130,131  $129,120  $130,131 
    Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP) $131,130  $129,939  $129,208  $131,383  $126,116 
    GAAP earnings after income taxes $3,993  $4,366  $4,997  $13,065  $15,209 
    Amortization of intangible assets, net of tax  302   302   292   906   879 
    Tangible net income $4,295  $4,668  $5,289  $13,971  $16,088 
    Return on average tangible common equity (annualized)  12.99%  14.41%  16.24%  14.22%  17.06%

    Reconciliation of Efficiency Ratio
    (in thousands, except ratios)

     Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
     September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021
    Non-interest expense (GAAP)$11,277  $10,462  $10,320  $31,407  $30,007 
    Less amortization of intangibles (399)  (399)  (399)  (1,197)  (1,197)
    Efficiency ratio numerator (GAAP)$10,878  $10,063  $9,921  $30,210  $28,810 
              
    Non-interest income$2,472  $2,372  $3,448  $7,557  $11,415 
    Loss (Gain) on investment securities 55   75   (73)  167   (344)
    Net interest margin 14,457   14,267   13,688   41,891   39,285 
    Efficiency ratio denominator (GAAP)$16,984  $16,714  $17,063  $49,615  $50,356 
    Efficiency ratio (GAAP) 64%  60%  58%  61%  57%

    1Net income as adjusted and net income as adjusted per share are non-GAAP financial measures that management believes enhances investors’ ability to better understand the underlying business performance and trends related to core business activities. For a detailed reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results, see the accompanying financial table “Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and Net Income as Adjusted (non-GAAP)”.

    2Return on average assets as adjusted is a non-GAAP measure that management believes enhances investors’ ability to better understand the underlying business performance and trends relative to average assets. For a detailed reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results, see the accompanying financial table “Reconciliation of Return on Average Assets as Adjusted (non-GAAP)”.

    3Return on average equity as adjusted is a non-GAAP measure that management believes enhances investors’ ability to better understand the underlying business performance and trends relative to average equity. For a detailed reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results, see the accompanying financial table “Reconciliation of Return on Average Equity as Adjusted (non-GAAP)”.

    4Tangible book value, tangible book value per share, tangible common equity as a percent of tangible assets and return on tangible common equity are non-GAAP measures that management believes enhances investors’ ability to better understand the Company’s financial position. For a detailed reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results, see the accompanying financial table “Reconciliation of tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)”, “Reconciliation of tangible common equity as a percent of tangible assets (non-GAAP)”, and “Reconciliation of return on average tangible common equity)”.


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