• First Bank Reports Third Quarter 2022 Net Income of $10.2 Million

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 25 Oct 2022 15:27:01   America/Chicago

    HAMILTON, N.J., Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Bank (Nasdaq Global Market: FRBA) (the “Bank”) today announced results for the third quarter of 2022, highlighted by net income of $10.2 million, or $0.52 per diluted share. Return on average assets, return on average equity, and return on average tangible equityi for the third quarter of 2022 were 1.57%, 14.46% and 15.55%, respectively. In the third quarter of 2021, First Bank reported net income of $9.0 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, and return on average assets, return on average equity, and return on average tangible equityi of 1.46%, 13.86% and 14.90%, respectively.

    Third Quarter 2022 Highlights:

    • Total loans of $2.25 billion on September 30, 2022, reflected growth of $30.3 million, or 1.4%, from the end of the second quarter of 2022 and were up $138.5 million, or 6.6%, from December 31, 2021. Organic loan growth, excluding the decline in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, totaled $36.5 million in the third quarter of 2022.
    • Total deposits of $2.19 billion on September 30, 2022, were up $25.0 million, or 1.2%, from the end of the linked second quarter and up $75.6 million, or 3.6%, from December 31, 2021.
    • Asset quality metrics remained solid during the quarter, with annualized net charge offs to average loans of 0.13% during the quarter ended September 30, 2022 and nonperforming loans to total loans of 0.23% as of September 30, 2022, compared to 0.62% on December 31, 2021, and 0.54% on June 30, 2022.
    • Continued focus on cost containment resulted in the seventh consecutive quarter of an efficiency ratioii below 50%, at 46.01% for the third quarter of 2022.

    President and Chief Executive Officer, Patrick L. Ryan, said, “Our third quarter 2022 performance reflects continued organic loan growth, excluding the decline in PPP loans, of 6.5% annualized and net interest margin expansion driven by higher loan rates which outpaced increases in deposit costs. We have renewed our focus on deposit gathering initiatives and remain focused on generating strong returns for shareholders as we continue to grow organically while thoughtfully managing expenses.”

    “Exceptional asset quality metrics are reflected in the decline in nonperforming and past due loans during the current quarter. Annualized net charge offs were 0.13% of average loans for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 and related to opportunities to further strengthen our credit quality.”

    “We are pleased to announce another $0.06 quarterly dividend, reflecting an annualized yield of 1.65% based on our common stock’s October 18, 2022, closing price of $14.57 per share. From January 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022, we repurchased 245,942 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $3.4 million, or an average price of $13.99 per share. We also recently received regulatory approval for a new share repurchase program, which allows us to repurchase up to 1,200,000 shares for an aggregate repurchase price of up to $19.2 million through September 30, 2023.”

    “In August, the Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) again affirmed our investment grade credit ratings. Their report cited our improved earnings profile in recent years, enhanced core deposit base, and the building of scale within our operating footprint through both effectively integrated acquisitions and organic growth. We believe KBRA’s report is another validation of our approach to building franchise value for our shareholders. We remain focused on opportunities to provide additional value to our shareholders and we believe the recently announced dividend and share repurchase program contribute to this objective.”

    “We are confident that our strong financial position will allow us to generate strong shareholder returns as we move forward.”

    Income Statement

    The Bank’s net interest income for the third quarter of 2022 was $24.6 million, an increase of $3.8 million, or 18.2%, compared to $20.8 million in the third quarter of 2021 and an increase of $1.7 million, or 7.2%, compared to $22.9 million in the second quarter of 2022. The increase from the comparable prior year quarter was due to an increase in interest and dividend income of $5.1 million offset somewhat by an increase of $1.3 million in total interest expense. The net interest income increase from the linked second quarter of 2022 was due to an increase in interest and dividend income of $3.1 million partially offset by an increase in total interest expense of $1.5 million.

    The increase in interest and dividend income (interest income) during the third quarter of 2022 compared to the third quarter of 2021 and the second quarter of 2022 was primarily due to an increase in our average balance of loans coupled with an increase in the average rate on loans. Average loan balances were $194.5 million higher and the average rate on loans was 43 basis points higher during the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021. Average loan balances were $43.6 million higher and the average rate on loans was 37 basis points higher during the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022. Compared to the year-ago quarter and the linked second quarter, despite a decrease in PPP loan fees, loan growth and the rising rate environment led to improved interest income. Interest income from loans included $200,000 in PPP loan fees in the third quarter of 2022 compared to $768,000 in the third quarter of 2021 and $493,000 in the linked second quarter of 2022. Also impacting loan interest income in the third quarter of 2022 was loan prepayment income of $503,000, compared to $166,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, and $682,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

    As the industry experienced increases in the Federal Funds effective rate of 300 basis points during the first nine months of 2022, the Bank’s continued efforts to contain deposit costs resulted in the average rate on interest bearing deposits increasing 35 basis points during the quarter ended September 30, 2022, compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2021, and increased 36 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2022.

    Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 totaled $68.6 million, an increase of $7.4 million, or 12.0%, compared to $61.2 million for the same period in 2021. The increase in the 2022 year to date net interest income was also driven by robust growth in average loans, which increased by $141.9 million, or 7.0%, from the prior year period coupled with an increase of 11 basis points in the average rate on loans.

    The third quarter 2022 tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.97%, an increase of 43 basis points compared to the comparable prior year quarter and an increase of 21 basis points from the linked second quarter of 2022. The Bank’s margin continues to benefit from the increase in average interest earning assets, improving earning asset yields and actively managing the cost of funds. The year-to-date tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.77%, an increase of 20 basis points compared to the prior year period. The increase in the nine-month net interest margin was principally a result of the increase in interest earning assets, primarily loans, higher earning asset yields and the relatively stable cost of interest bearing deposits.

    The Bank’s provision for loan losses was $216,000 for the third quarter of 2022, compared to $158,000 in the third quarter of 2021 and $1.3 million for the linked second quarter 2022. The Bank’s provision for loan losses was $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a credit to the provision for loan losses of $1.1 million for the same period in 2021. The provision for loan losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, reflects consistent organic loan growth and continued strong asset quality.

    Third quarter 2022 non-interest income of $944,000 compares to $1.9 million during the third quarter of 2021. The decrease between the periods was primarily the result of a decline in Small Business Administration (SBA) loan sales, and a continued decline in loan swap activity, which collectively more than offset the increase in income from service fees from deposit accounts. Non-interest income totaled $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $5.5 million for the same period in 2021. This decrease in non-interest income for the first nine months of 2022 was a result of lower gains on sale of loans, lower loan fees and lower gains on recovery of acquired loans, predominantly the result of a reduction in Small Business Administration loan sales and a decline in loan swap activity, primarily due to the current market conditions.   

    Non-interest expense for third quarter 2022 of $11.7 million, increased $1.2 million, or 11.5%, compared to $10.5 million for the prior year quarter. The higher non-interest expense compared to third quarter 2021 was primarily a result of a $403,000, or 6.2%, increase in salaries and employee benefits, along with lesser increases in occupancy and equipment, other professional fees, data processing, and other expense. Partially offsetting these increases were no merger-related expenses to date in 2022. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was due primarily to annual salary increases and an increase in the number of employees, partially due to the employees added from our acquisition of two branches during the fourth quarter of 2021. The increases in the other categories were primarily due to increased activity associated with a growing company and inflationary pressures.

    On a linked quarter basis, third quarter 2022 non-interest expense increased $328,000, or 2.9%, compared to $11.4 million for the second quarter of 2022. This increase was also primarily due to salary and employee benefits increases from continuing to hire additional talent.

    Non-interest expense for the first nine months of 2022 totaled $34.3 million, an increase of $2.9 million, or 9.4%, compared to $31.3 million for the same period in 2021. The increase was primarily a result of higher salaries and employee benefits, other expense, other professional fees, travel and entertainment expense and higher data processing costs, partially offset by lower occupancy and equipment expenses, no merger-related expenses and lower legal fees.

    Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2022, was $3.3 million with an effective tax rate of 24.7%, compared to $3.0 million with an effective tax rate of 24.7% for the third quarter of 2021 and $2.8 million with an effective tax rate of 24.4% for the second quarter of 2022. Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was $8.7 million with an effective tax rate of 24.2%, compared to $8.9 million for the first nine months of 2021 with an effective tax rate of 24.5%.

    Balance Sheet

    Total assets on September 30, 2022, were $2.63 billion, an increase of $114.9 million, or 4.6%, from December 31, 2021. Total loans increased $138.5 million, or 6.6%, to $2.25 billion on September 30, 2022, compared to $2.11 billion on December 31, 2021. The increase in loans during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022, reflects net non-PPP organic loan growth of $185.7 million, offset somewhat by a decline in PPP loans of $47.2 million, as such loans continue to be forgiven. Total loans increased $30.3 million, or 1.4%, from $2.22 billion on June 30, 2022, reflecting organic, net non-PPP loan growth of $36.5 million, offset somewhat by a decline in PPP loans of $6.2 million. PPP loans outstanding on September 30, 2022, were $3.9 million.

    Total deposits were $2.19 billion on September 30, 2022, an increase of $75.6 million, or 3.6%, from $2.11 billion on December 31, 2021. Non-interest-bearing deposits totaled $584.0 million on September 30, 2022, an increase of $25.2 million, or 4.5%, from December 31, 2021. The Bank continues to focus efforts on deposit gathering initiatives and enhancing its deposit mix and, as of September 30, 2022, non-interest bearing deposits were 26.7% and time deposits were 18.3% of total deposits. Total deposits increased by $25.0 million, or 1.2%, from June 30, 2022, with interest bearing deposits increasing $41.4 million, offset somewhat by a $16.4 million decrease in non-interest bearing deposits.

    Stockholders’ equity increased to $280.7 million on September 30, 2022, compared to $266.7 million on December 31, 2021. The growth of $14.1 million, or 5.3%, was primarily a result of year-to-date net income of $27.2 million, partially offset by a $7.7 million increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss, $3.4 million in treasury stock purchases and cash dividends paid of $3.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss was due to an increase in unrealized losses on the Bank’s available for sale investment securities, primarily resulting from the current interest rate environment.

    As of September 30, 2022, the Bank continued to exceed all regulatory capital requirements to be considered well capitalized, with a Tier 1 Leverage ratio of 10.51%, a Tier 1 Risk-Based capital ratio of 10.36%, a Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio of 10.36%, and a Total Risk-Based capital ratio of 12.47%.

    Asset Quality

    First Bank’s asset quality metrics remained solid during the period ended September 30, 2022. Net charge offs of $705,000 for the third quarter of 2022 were 0.13% of average loans on an annualized basis. This compares to net recoveries of $121,000, or annualized recoveries of 0.02% of average loans, for the third quarter of 2021 and net charge offs of $404,000, or an annualized 0.07%, for the second quarter of 2022. Nonperforming loans were $5.1 million on September 30, 2022, down from $13.0 million on December 31, 2021. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans on September 30, 2022, declined to 0.23%, compared to 0.62% on December 31, 2021, and 0.54% on June 30, 2022. The allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans was 480.61% on September 30, 2022, compared with 182.65% on December 31, 2021, and 210.58% on June 30, 2022.

    COVID-19 Response

    First Bank participated in the PPP, established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities Act (CARES Act), during 2020 and 2021. The PPP was a specialized low-interest loan program funded by the U.S. Treasury Department and administered by the SBA. The PPP provided borrower guarantees for lenders, as well as loan forgiveness incentives for borrowers that utilized the loan proceeds to cover compensation and other business-related operating costs. The PPP ended on May 31, 2021, but the PPP loan forgiveness process is ongoing. As of September 30, 2022, First Bank had 39 PPP loans with outstanding balances of $3.9 million. During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, PPP loans totaling $6.2 million were forgiven and the Bank realized $200,000 in loan fees on these loans as any deferred fees remaining on the forgiven loans were accelerated. As of September 30, 2022, the Bank had $136,000 in remaining unamortized fees associated with outstanding balances of PPP loans.

    Cash Dividend Declared

    On October 18, 2022, First Bank’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share to common stockholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2022, payable on November 25, 2022.

    Conference Call

    First Bank will host its earnings call on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 9:00 AM eastern time. The direct dial toll free number for the live call is 1-844-200-6205 and the access code is 906842. For those unable to participate in the call, a replay will be available by dialing 1-866-813-9403 (access code 006079) from one hour after the end of the conference call until January 24, 2023. Replay information will also be available on First Bank’s website at www.firstbanknj.com under the “About Us” tab. Click on “Investor Relations” to access the replay of the conference call.

    About First Bank

    First Bank is a New Jersey state-chartered bank with 18 full-service branches in Cinnaminson, Cranbury, Delanco, Denville, Ewing, Flemington (2), Hamilton, Lawrence, Monroe, Pennington, Randolph, Somerset and Williamstown, New Jersey; and Doylestown, Trevose, Warminster and West Chester, Pennsylvania. With $2.6 billion in assets as of September 30, 2022, First Bank offers a full range of deposit and loan products to individuals and businesses throughout the New York City to Philadelphia corridor. First Bank's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “FRBA.”

    Forward Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, either express or implied, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include information regarding First Bank’s future financial performance, business and growth strategy, projected plans and objectives, and related transactions, integration of acquired businesses, ability to recognize anticipated operational efficiencies, and other projections based on macroeconomic and industry trends, which are inherently unreliable due to the multiple factors that impact economic trends, and any such variations may be material. Such forward-looking statements are based on various facts and derived utilizing important assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections about First Bank, any of which may change over time and some of which may be beyond First Bank’s control. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “projects,” “estimates,” “plans” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may” and “could” are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts, although not all forward-looking statements include the foregoing. Further, certain factors that could affect our future results and cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: whether First Bank can successfully implement its growth strategy, including identifying acquisition targets and consummating suitable acquisitions, sustain its internal growth rate, and provide competitive products and services that appeal to its customers and target markets; difficult market conditions and unfavorable economic trends in the United States generally, and particularly in the market areas in which First Bank operates and in which its loans are concentrated, including the effects of inflation and declines in housing market values; the impact of disease pandemics, including COVID-19, on First Bank’s operations, customers and employees; an increase in unemployment levels and slowdowns in economic growth; First Bank's level of nonperforming assets and the costs associated with resolving any problem loans including litigation and other costs; changes in market interest rates may increase funding costs and reduce earning asset yields thus reducing margin; the impact of changes in interest rates and the credit quality and strength of underlying collateral and the effect of such changes on the market value of First Bank's investment securities portfolio; the extensive federal and state regulation, supervision and examination governing almost every aspect of First Bank's operations, including changes in regulations affecting financial institutions and expenses associated with complying with such regulations; uncertainties in tax estimates and valuations, including due to changes in state and federal tax law; First Bank's ability to comply with applicable capital and liquidity requirements, including First Bank’s ability to generate liquidity internally or raise capital on favorable terms, including continued access to the debt and equity capital markets; and possible changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies, laws and regulations and other activities of governments, agencies, and similar organizations. For discussion of these and other risks that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, please refer to “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in First Bank’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and any updates to those risk factors set forth in First Bank’s proxy statement, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or Current Reports on Form 8-K. If one or more events related to these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if First Bank’s underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from what First Bank anticipates. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and First Bank does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. All forward-looking statements, expressed or implied, included in this communication are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This cautionary statement should also be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that First Bank or persons acting on First Bank’s behalf may issue.

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    i Return on average tangible equity is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure and is calculated by dividing net income by average tangible equity (average equity minus average goodwill and other intangible assets). For a reconciliation of this non-U.S. GAAP financial measure, along with the other non-U.S. GAAP financial measures in this press release, to their comparable U.S. GAAP measures, see the financial reconciliations at the end of this press release.

    ii The efficiency ratio is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure and is calculated by dividing non-interest expense less merger-related expenses by adjusted total revenue (net interest income plus non-interest income). For a reconciliation of this non-U.S. GAAP financial measure, along with the other non-U.S. GAAP financial measures in this press release, to their comparable U.S. GAAP measures, see the financial reconciliations at the end of this press release.

    CONTACT: Andrew Hibshman, Chief Financial Officer
    (609) 643-0058, andrew.hibshman@firstbanknj.com



    FIRST BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
    (in thousands, except for share data, unaudited)
     
           
        September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021
    Assets    
    Cash and due from banks$50,888  $25,076 
    Federal funds sold 25,000   - 
    Interest bearing deposits with banks 31,629   129,431 
      Cash and cash equivalents 107,517   154,507 
    Interest bearing time deposits with banks 1,293   2,170 
    Investment securities available for sale, at fair value 98,305   94,584 
    Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $39,674 at   
     September 30, 2022 and $39,718 at December 31, 2021) 43,910   39,547 
    Restricted investment in bank stocks 6,439   5,856 
    Other investments 8,335   8,062 
    Loans, net of deferred fees and costs 2,250,529   2,111,991 
     Less: Allowance for loan losses 24,545   23,746 
      Net loans 2,225,984   2,088,245 
    Premises and equipment, net 10,140   9,883 
    Other real estate owned, net 293   772 
    Accrued interest receivable 6,898   5,681 
    Bank-owned life insurance 57,745   56,633 
    Goodwill 17,826   17,826 
    Other intangible assets, net 1,773   2,145 
    Deferred income taxes 13,544   11,081 
    Other assets 25,210   13,306 
      Total assets$2,625,212  $2,510,298 
          
    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity   
    Liabilities:   
    Non-interest bearing deposits$584,024  $558,775 
    Interest bearing deposits 1,606,168   1,555,827 
      Total deposits 2,190,192   2,114,602 
    Borrowings 90,806   81,835 
    Subordinated debentures 29,703   29,620 
    Accrued interest payable 900   399 
    Other liabilities 32,862   17,176 
      Total liabilities 2,344,463   2,243,632 
    Stockholders' Equity:   
    Preferred stock, par value $2 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized;   
     no shares issued and outstanding -   - 
    Common stock, par value $5 per share; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 21,072,290  
     shares issued and 19,447,206 shares outstanding at September 30, 2022 and   
     20,851,506 shares issued and 19,472,364 shares outstanding at December 31, 2021 104,481   103,704 
    Additional paid-in capital 80,368   79,563 
    Retained earnings 119,598   95,924 
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss (7,939)  (206)
    Treasury stock, 1,625,084 shares at September 30, 2022 and 1,379,142 shares   
     at December 31, 2021 (15,759)  (12,319)
      Total stockholders' equity 280,749   266,666 
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$2,625,212  $2,510,298 
           


    FIRST BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (in thousands, except for share data, unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
        September 30,  September 30,
        2022 2021 2022 2021
    Interest and Dividend Income       
    Investment securities—taxable$788  $571 $2,053 $1,596 
    Investment securities—tax-exempt 39   40  109  133 
    Interest bearing deposits with banks,       
    Federal funds sold and other 498   168  888  524 
    Loans, including fees 26,673   22,150  72,697  66,345 
     Total interest and dividend income 27,998   22,929  75,747  68,598 
               
    Interest Expense       
    Deposits  2,737   1,266  5,008  4,579 
    Borrowings 258   442  796  1,449 
    Subordinated debentures 440   440  1,321  1,321 
     Total interest expense 3,435   2,148  7,125  7,349 
    Net interest income 24,563   20,781  68,622  61,249 
    Provision for loan losses 216   158  2,156  (1,057)
     Net interest income after provision for loan losses 24,347   20,623  66,466  62,306 
               
    Non-Interest Income       
    Service fees on deposit accounts 236   173  731  514 
    Loan fees  (33)  139  314  954 
    Income from bank-owned life insurance 369   378  1,112  1,050 
    Gains on sale of loans 2   651  292  1,500 
    Gains on recovery of acquired loans 122   170  456  681 
    Other non-interest income 248   390  769  844 
     Total non-interest income 944   1,901  3,674  5,543 
               
    Non-Interest Expense       
    Salaries and employee benefits 6,880   6,477  20,122  18,175 
    Occupancy and equipment 1,477   1,260  4,282  4,497 
    Legal fees 188   139  502  639 
    Other professional fees 619   451  1,998  1,510 
    Regulatory fees 252   189  678  685 
    Directors' fees 172   220  570  655 
    Data processing 674   537  1,859  1,680 
    Marketing and advertising 164   150  505  525 
    Travel and entertainment 91   44  290  83 
    Insurance  187   191  538  483 
    Other real estate owned expense, net 72   16  269  97 
    Merger-related expenses -   145  -  145 
    Other expense 961   703  2,655  2,153 
     Total non-interest expense 11,737   10,522  34,268  31,327 
    Income Before Income Taxes 13,554   12,002  35,872  36,522 
    Income tax expense 3,348   2,966  8,685  8,932 
    Net Income$10,206  $9,036 $27,187 $27,590 
               
    Basic earnings per common share$0.52  $0.46 $1.39 $1.40 
    Diluted earnings per common share$0.52  $0.46 $1.38 $1.39 
    Cash dividends per common share$0.06  $0.03 $0.18 $0.09 
               
    Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 19,451,189   19,629,134  19,523,069  19,659,227 
    Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 19,668,133   19,842,817  19,742,399  19,851,429 
               


    FIRST BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES  
    AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS WITH INTEREST AND AVERAGE RATES  
    (dollars in thousands, unaudited)  
                  
                  
     Three Months Ended September 30,   
     2022 2021  
     Average    Average
     Average    Average
      
     Balance Interest Rate (5) Balance Interest Rate (5)  
    Interest earning assets             
    Investment securities (1) (2)$145,783  $835  2.27% $122,494  $619  2.00%  
    Loans (3) 2,224,829   26,673  4.76%  2,030,351   22,150  4.33%  
    Interest bearing deposits with banks,             
    Federal funds sold and other 74,493   406  2.16%  163,386   62  0.15%  
    Restricted investment in bank stocks 5,248   72  5.44%  6,833   90  5.23%  
    Other investments 8,223   20  0.96%  6,542   16  0.97%  
    Total interest earning assets (2) 2,458,576   28,006  4.52%  2,329,606   22,937  3.91%  
    Allowance for loan losses (25,283)      (23,388)      
    Non-interest earning assets 142,449       150,399       
    Total assets$2,575,742      $2,456,617       
                  
    Interest bearing liabilities             
    Interest bearing demand deposits$338,639  $397  0.47% $225,546  $51  0.09%  
    Money market deposits 713,594   1,458  0.81%  657,058   424  0.26%  
    Savings deposits 182,771   228  0.49%  185,093   178  0.38%  
    Time deposits 350,859   654  0.74%  446,865   613  0.54%  
    Total interest bearing deposits 1,585,863   2,737  0.68%  1,514,562   1,266  0.33%  
    Borrowings 64,330   258  1.59%  103,055   442  1.70%  
    Subordinated debentures 29,685   440  5.93%  29,576   440  5.95%  
    Total interest bearing liabilities 1,679,878   3,435  0.81%  1,647,193   2,148  0.52%  
    Non-interest bearing deposits 590,421       534,586       
    Other liabilities 25,350       16,242       
    Stockholders' equity 280,093       258,596       
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$2,575,742      $2,456,617       
    Net interest income/interest rate spread (2)   24,571  3.71%    20,789  3.39%  
    Net interest margin (2) (4)    3.97%     3.54%  
    Tax equivalent adjustment (2)   (8)      (8)    
    Net interest income  $24,563      $20,781     
                  
    (1) Average balance of investment securities available for sale is based on amortized cost.  
    (2) Interest and average rates are presented on a tax equivalent basis using a federal income tax rate of 21%.  
    (3) Average balances of loans include loans on nonaccrual status.  
    (4) Net interest income divided by average total interest earning assets.  
    (5) Annualized.  
                  


    FIRST BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES
    AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS WITH INTEREST AND AVERAGE RATES
    (dollars in thousands, unaudited)
                
                
     Nine Months Ended September 30,
     2022 2021
     Average    Average
     Average    Average
     Balance Interest Rate (5) Balance Interest Rate (5)
    Interest earning assets           
    Investment securities (1) (2)$140,452  $2,185  2.08% $113,586  $1,757  2.07%
    Loans (3) 2,179,357   72,697  4.46%  2,037,460   66,345  4.35%
    Interest bearing deposits with banks,           
    Federal funds sold and other 101,101   627  0.83%  130,189   202  0.21%
    Restricted investment in bank stocks 5,428   200  4.93%  7,784   275  4.72%
    Other investments 8,129   61  1.00%  6,526   47  0.96%
    Total interest earning assets (2) 2,434,467   75,770  4.16%  2,295,545   68,626  4.00%
    Allowance for loan losses (24,608)      (23,829)    
    Non-interest earning assets 145,989       139,743     
    Total assets$2,555,848      $2,411,459     
                
    Interest bearing liabilities           
    Interest bearing demand deposits$322,353  $595  0.25% $212,518  $165  0.10%
    Money market deposits 719,028   2,548  0.47%  617,249   1,368  0.30%
    Savings deposits 184,767   572  0.41%  179,184   574  0.43%
    Time deposits 340,822   1,293  0.51%  478,934   2,472  0.69%
    Total interest bearing deposits 1,566,970   5,008  0.43%  1,487,885   4,579  0.41%
    Borrowings 69,571   796  1.53%  126,220   1,449  1.53%
    Subordinated debentures 29,659   1,321  5.94%  29,547   1,321  5.96%
    Total interest bearing liabilities 1,666,200   7,125  0.57%  1,643,652   7,349  0.60%
    Non-interest bearing deposits 593,638       501,809     
    Other liabilities 21,284       15,798     
    Stockholders' equity 274,726       250,200     
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$2,555,848      $2,411,459     
    Net interest income/interest rate spread (2)   68,645  3.59%    61,277  3.40%
    Net interest margin (2) (4)    3.77%     3.57%
    Tax equivalent adjustment (2)   (23)      (28)  
    Net interest income  $68,622      $61,249   
                
    (1) Average balance of investment securities available for sale is based on amortized cost.
    (2) Interest and average rates are presented on a tax equivalent basis using a federal income tax rate of 21%.
    (3) Average balances of loans include loans on nonaccrual status.
    (4) Net interest income divided by average total interest earning assets.
    (5) Annualized.
                


    FIRST BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES
    QUARTERLY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
    (in thousands, except for share and employee data, unaudited)
               
      As of or For the Quarter Ended
      9/30/2022 6/30/2022 3/31/2022 12/31/2021 9/30/2021
    EARNINGS          
    Net interest income $24,563  $22,910  $21,149  $20,641  $20,781 
    Provision for loan losses  216   1,298   642   825   158 
    Non-interest income  944   1,463   1,267   2,211   1,901 
    Non-interest expense  11,737   11,409   11,122   11,825   10,522 
    Income tax expense  3,348   2,843   2,494   2,363   2,966 
    Net income  10,206   8,823   8,158   7,839   9,036 
               
    PERFORMANCE RATIOS           
    Return on average assets (1)  1.57%  1.38%  1.31%  1.27%  1.46%
    Adjusted return on average assets (1) (2)  1.57%  1.38%  1.31%  1.33%  1.48%
    Return on average equity (1)  14.46%  12.92%  12.25%  11.77%  13.86%
    Adjusted return on average equity (1) (2)  14.46%  12.92%  12.25%  12.36%  14.04%
    Return on average tangible equity (1) (2)  15.55%  13.93%  13.22%  12.63%  14.90%
    Adjusted return on average tangible equity (1) (2)  15.55%  13.93%  13.22%  13.26%  15.09%
    Net interest margin (1) (3)  3.97%  3.76%  3.57%  3.52%  3.54%
    Total cost of deposits (1)  0.50%  0.23%  0.19%  0.21%  0.25%
    Efficiency ratio (2)  46.01%  46.81%  49.62%  49.57%  45.75%
               
    SHARE DATA          
    Common shares outstanding  19,447,206   19,483,415   19,634,744   19,472,364   19,464,388 
    Basic earnings per share $0.52  $0.45  $0.42  $0.40  $0.46 
    Diluted earnings per share  0.52   0.45   0.41   0.40   0.46 
    Adjusted diluted earnings per share (2)  0.52   0.45   0.41   0.42   0.46 
    Tangible book value per share (2)  13.43   13.08   12.79   12.67   12.45 
    Book value per share  14.44   14.10   13.81   13.69   13.37 
               
    MARKET DATA          
    Market value per share $13.67  $13.98  $14.22  $14.51  $14.09 
    Market value / Tangible book value  101.80%  106.84%  111.14%  114.53%  113.21%
    Market capitalization $265,843  $272,378  $279,206  $282,544  $274,253 
               
    CAPITAL & LIQUIDITY          
    Tangible stockholders' equity / tangible assets (2)  10.02%  10.00%  9.84%  9.91%  10.01%
    Stockholders' equity / assets  10.69%  10.70%  10.53%  10.62%  10.67%
    Loans / deposits  102.75%  102.54%  98.80%  99.88%  97.96%
               
    ASSET QUALITY          
    Net charge-offs (recoveries) $705  $404  $247  $6  $(121)
    Nonperforming loans  5,107   11,888   12,591   13,001   11,488 
    Nonperforming assets  5,400   12,181   12,884   13,773   11,967 
    Net charge offs (recoveries) / average loans (1)  0.13%  0.07%  0.05%  0.00%  (0.02%)
    Nonperforming loans / total loans  0.23%  0.54%  0.59%  0.62%  0.57%
    Nonperforming assets / total assets  0.21%  0.47%  0.50%  0.55%  0.49%
    Allowance for loan losses / total loans  1.09%  1.13%  1.12%  1.12%  1.14%
    Allowance for loan losses / total loans (excluding PPP loans) 1.09%  1.13%  1.13%  1.15%  1.19%
    Allowance for loan losses / nonperforming loans  480.61%  210.58%  191.72%  182.65%  199.57%
               
    OTHER DATA          
    Total assets $2,625,212  $2,568,137  $2,573,845  $2,510,298  $2,438,020 
    Total loans  2,250,529   2,220,223   2,151,751   2,111,991   2,004,289 
    Total deposits  2,190,192   2,165,163   2,177,895   2,114,602   2,045,966 
    Total stockholders' equity  280,749   274,702   271,068   266,666   260,179 
    Number of full-time equivalent employees (4)  228   233   219   217   209 
               
    (1) Annualized.          
    (2) Non-U.S. GAAP financial measure that we believe provides management and investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance and condition. See accompanying table, "Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures," for calculation and reconciliation.    
    (3) Tax equivalent using a federal income tax rate of 21%.          
    (4) Includes 8 full-time equivalent seasonal interns as of June 30, 2022.         
               


    FIRST BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES
    QUARTERLY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
    (dollars in thousands, unaudited)
                
       As of the Quarter Ended
       9/30/2022 6/30/2022 3/31/2022 12/31/2021 9/30/2021
    LOAN COMPOSITION          
    Commercial and industrial $323,984  $321,205  $321,979  $350,103  $308,991 
    Commercial real estate:          
     Owner-occupied  512,261   517,791   493,999   470,022   444,635 
     Investor  934,490   917,905   888,622   848,021   832,727 
     Construction and development  126,206   117,011   96,585   109,292   112,112 
     Multi-family  214,819   201,269   193,865   173,728   145,245 
     Total commercial real estate  1,787,776   1,753,976   1,673,071   1,601,063   1,534,719 
    Residential real estate:          
     Residential mortgage and first lien home equity loans  96,194   98,841   99,992   106,204   103,890 
     Home equity–second lien loans and revolving lines of credit  31,670   30,491   30,485   31,375   29,998 
     Total residential real estate  127,864   129,332   130,477   137,579   133,888 
    Consumer and other  14,654   19,694   30,096   27,762   31,946 
     Total loans prior to deferred loan fees and costs  2,254,278   2,224,207   2,155,623   2,116,507   2,009,544 
    Net deferred loan fees and costs  (3,749)  (3,984)  (3,872)  (4,516)  (5,255)
     Total loans $2,250,529  $2,220,223  $2,151,751  $2,111,991  $2,004,289 
                
    LOAN MIX          
    Commercial and industrial  14.4%  14.5%  15.0%  16.6%  15.4%
    Commercial real estate:          
     Owner-occupied  22.8%  23.3%  23.0%  22.3%  22.2%
     Investor  41.5%  41.3%  41.3%  40.1%  41.5%
     Construction and development  5.6%  5.3%  4.5%  5.2%  5.6%
     Multi-family  9.5%  9.1%  9.0%  8.2%  7.2%
     Total commercial real estate  79.4%  79.0%  77.8%  75.8%  76.5%
    Residential real estate:          
     Residential mortgage and first lien home equity loans  4.3%  4.4%  4.6%  5.0%  5.2%
     Home equity–second lien loans and revolving lines of credit  1.4%  1.4%  1.4%  1.5%  1.5%
     Total residential real estate  5.7%  5.8%  6.0%  6.5%  6.7%
    Consumer and other  0.7%  0.9%  1.4%  1.4%  1.7%
    Net deferred loan fees and costs  (0.2%)  (0.2%)  (0.2%)  (0.3%)  (0.3%)
     Total loans  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%
                


    FIRST BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES
    QUARTERLY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
    (dollars in thousands, unaudited)
                
       As of the Quarter Ended
       9/30/2022 6/30/2022 3/31/2022 12/31/2021 9/30/2021
    DEPOSIT COMPOSITION          
    Non-interest bearing demand deposits $584,025  $600,402  $597,333  $558,775  $536,905 
    Interest bearing demand deposits  343,041   318,687   314,564   293,647   241,869 
    Money market and savings deposits  860,577   929,075   936,848   871,074   845,607 
    Time deposits  402,549   316,999   329,150   391,106   421,585 
     Total Deposits $2,190,192  $2,165,163  $2,177,895  $2,114,602  $2,045,966 
                
    DEPOSIT MIX          
    Non-interest bearing demand deposits  26.7%  27.7%  27.4%  26.4%  26.3%
    Interest bearing demand deposits  15.7%  14.7%  14.5%  13.9%  11.8%
    Money market and savings deposits  39.3%  42.9%  43.0%  41.2%  41.3%
    Time deposits  18.3%  14.7%  15.1%  18.5%  20.6%
     Total Deposits  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%
                


    FIRST BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES
    NON-U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
    (in thousands, except for share data, unaudited)
              
     As of or For the Quarter Ended
     9/30/2022 6/30/2022 3/31/2022 12/31/2021 9/30/2021
    Return on Average Tangible Equity         
    Net income (numerator)$10,206  $8,823  $8,158  $7,839  $9,036 
              
    Average stockholders' equity$280,093  $273,829  $270,147  $264,216  $258,596 
    Less: Average Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 19,669   19,823   19,916   17,910   17,937 
    Average Tangible stockholders' equity (denominator)$260,424  $254,006  $250,231  $246,306  $240,659 
              
    Return on Average Tangible equity (1) 15.55%  13.93%  13.22%  12.63%  14.90%
              
    Tangible Book Value Per Share         
    Stockholders' equity$280,749  $274,702  $271,068  $266,666  $260,179 
    Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 19,599   19,768   19,854   19,971   17,920 
    Tangible stockholders' equity (numerator)$261,150  $254,934  $251,214  $246,695  $242,259 
              
    Common shares outstanding (denominator) 19,447,206   19,483,415   19,634,744   19,472,364   19,464,388 
              
    Tangible book value per share$13.43  $13.08  $12.79  $12.67  $12.45 
              
              
    Tangible Equity / Assets         
    Stockholders' equity$280,749  $274,702  $271,068  $266,666  $260,179 
    Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 19,599   19,768   19,854   19,971   17,920 
    Tangible stockholders' equity (numerator)$261,150  $254,934  $251,214  $246,695  $242,259 
              
    Total assets$2,625,212  $2,568,137  $2,573,845  $2,510,298  $2,438,020 
    Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 19,599   19,768   19,854   19,971   17,920 
    Tangible total assets (denominator)$2,605,613  $2,548,369  $2,553,991  $2,490,327  $2,420,100 
              
    Tangible stockholders' equity / tangible assets 10.02%  10.00%  9.84%  9.91%  10.01%
              
              
    Efficiency Ratio         
    Non-interest expense$11,737  $11,409  $11,122  $11,825  $10,522 
    Less: Merger-related expenses -   -   -   498   145 
    Adjusted non-interest expense (numerator)$11,737  $11,409  $11,122  $11,327  $10,377 
              
    Net interest income$24,563  $22,910  $21,149  $20,641  $20,781 
    Non-interest income 944   1,463   1,267   2,211   1,901 
    Total revenue$25,507  $24,373  $22,416  $22,852  $22,682 
              
    Efficiency ratio 46.01%  46.81%  49.62%  49.57%  45.75%
              
    (1) Annualized.         
              


    FIRST BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES
    NON-U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
    (dollars in thousands, except for share data, unaudited)
              
              
     For the Quarter Ended
     9/30/2022 6/30/2022 3/31/2022 12/31/2021 9/30/2021
              
    Adjusted diluted earnings per share,         
        Adjusted return on average assets, and         
            Adjusted return on average equity         
              
    Net income$10,206  $8,823  $8,158  $7,839  $9,036 
    Add: Merger-related expenses (1) -   -   -   393   115 
    Adjusted net income$10,206  $8,823  $8,158  $8,232  $9,151 
              
    Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 19,668,133   19,794,657   19,768,452   19,725,294   19,842,817 
    Average assets$2,575,742  $2,568,443  $2,522,775  $2,447,399  $2,456,617 
    Average equity$280,093  $273,829  $270,147  $264,216  $258,596 
    Average Tangible Equity$260,424  $254,006  $250,231  $246,306  $240,659 
              
    Adjusted diluted earnings per share$0.52  $0.45  $0.41  $0.42  $0.46 
    Adjusted return on average assets (2) 1.57%  1.38%  1.31%  1.33%  1.48%
    Adjusted return on average equity (2) 14.46%  12.92%  12.25%  12.36%  14.04%
    Adjusted return on average tangible equity (2) 15.55%  13.93%  13.22%  13.26%  15.09%
              
    (1) Items are tax-effected using a federal income tax rate of 21%.        
    (2) Annualized.         
              

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