Affinity Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Affinity Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFBI) reported net income of $1.0 million for Q2 2024, down from $1.6 million in Q2 2023. The decrease was primarily due to increased noninterest expenses, partially offset by higher net interest income. Key financial highlights include:

- Net interest income increased to $7.6 million, up from $6.7 million in Q2 2023
- Net interest margin improved to 3.71% from 3.17% year-over-year
- Total assets grew to $872.6 million, up $29.3 million from December 31, 2023
- Gross loans increased by $32.7 million to $692.6 million
- Deposits rose by $15.3 million to $689.7 million

The company's asset quality improved, with non-performing loans decreasing to $3.0 million from $7.4 million at the end of 2023. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of non-performing loans increased to 282.0%.

Positive

• Net interest income increased to $7.6 million, up from $6.7 million in Q2 2023
• Net interest margin improved to 3.71% from 3.17% year-over-year
• Total assets grew to $872.6 million, up $29.3 million from December 31, 2023
• Gross loans increased by $32.7 million to $692.6 million
• Deposits rose by $15.3 million to $689.7 million
• Non-performing loans decreased to $3.0 million from $7.4 million at the end of 2023

Negative

• Net income decreased to $1.0 million from $1.6 million in Q2 2023
• Non-interest expense increased $1.4 million to $6.7 million compared to Q2 2023
• Net loan charge-offs increased to $460,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $72,000 in the same period of 2023

Financial Analyst

Affinity Bancshares' Q2 2024 results reveal a mixed financial picture. Net income decreased to $1.0 million from $1.6 million year-over-year, primarily due to increased non-interest expenses. However, there are some positive indicators:

• Net interest income rose to $7.6 million from $6.7 million year-over-year
• Net interest margin improved to 3.71% from 3.17%
• Total assets grew to $872.6 million, up $29.3 million from December 2023
• Gross loans increased by $32.7 million to $692.6 million

The bank's asset quality improved, with non-performing loans decreasing to $3.0 million from $7.4 million. However, the efficiency ratio deteriorated to 78.74% from 71.68%, indicating higher costs relative to income.

The announced merger with Atlanta Postal Credit Union is a significant development that could reshape Affinity's competitive position. While it has led to increased professional fees, it may provide long-term strategic benefits.

Investors should monitor the bank's ability to manage expenses and capitalize on loan growth opportunities. The improved interest margin is encouraging, but sustained profitability will depend on cost control and successful integration of the merger.

Banking Industry Expert

Affinity Bancshares' Q2 2024 results highlight both opportunities and challenges in the current banking environment. The increase in net interest margin to 3.71% is particularly noteworthy, outpacing many peers in a competitive rate environment. This suggests effective asset-liability management and pricing power in loan origination.

The 4.96% growth in gross loans since December 2023 indicates strong demand, particularly in construction and commercial non-owner occupied properties. However, the bank should be cautious about concentration risk, especially given the $29.4 million exposure to non-owner occupied office loans in a potentially challenging commercial real estate market.

The decrease in non-performing loans is a positive sign, but the increase in net charge-offs ($460,000 vs $72,000 year-over-year) warrants attention. The reduction in the allowance for credit losses to total loans ratio (from 1.35% to 1.22%) should be monitored in light of economic uncertainties.

Liquidity appears adequate with $50.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and uninsured deposits at 15.4% of total deposits are manageable. The upcoming merger with Atlanta Postal Credit Union could significantly alter the bank's risk profile and market position, potentially providing economies of scale but also integration challenges.

Overall, Affinity's performance reflects resilience in a complex banking landscape, but ongoing vigilance in expense management and credit quality will be important for sustained success.

COVINGTON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Affinity Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:“AFBI”) (the “Company”), the holding company for Affinity Bank (the “Bank”), today announced net income of $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

		At or for the three months ended,
Performance Ratios:		June 30, 2024				March 31, 2024				December 31, 2023				September 30, 2023				June 30, 2023
Net income (in thousands)		$	1,031			$	1,335			$	1,514			$	1,623			$	1,590
Diluted earnings per share			0.16				0.20				0.23				0.25				0.24
Common book value per share			19.49				19.21				18.94				18.50				18.34
Tangible book value per share (1)			16.64				16.36				16.08				15.63				15.47
Total assets (in thousands)			872,558				869,547				843,258				855,431				876,905
Return on average assets			0.48	%			0.63	%			0.70	%			0.74	%			0.71	%
Return on average equity			3.33	%			4.38	%			5.03	%			5.42	%			5.37	%
Equity to assets			14.33	%			14.18	%			14.41	%			13.85	%			13.45	%
Tangible equity to tangible assets (1)			12.50	%			12.33	%			12.50	%			11.95	%			11.59	%
Net interest margin			3.71	%			3.38	%			3.32	%			3.36	%			3.17	%
Efficiency ratio			78.74	%			75.96	%			74.30	%			71.78	%			71.68	%
(1) Non-GAAP measure - see “Explanation of Certain Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for more information and reconciliation to GAAP.

Net Income

• Net income was $1.0 million for three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, as a result of an increase in other noninterest expense partially offset by a net increase in interest income.

Results of Operations

• Net interest income was $7.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $6.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was due to an increase in interest income on loans and investment securities, partially offset by a rise in deposit and borrowing costs and a decrease in interest income on interest-earning deposits.
• Net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2024 increased to 3.71% from 3.17% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increases in the margin relate to increases in our yield on earning assets exceeding our increases in our deposits and borrowing costs.
• Provision for credit losses, which is related to provision on unfunded commitments was $213,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to zero provision for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
• Noninterest income increased $28,000 to $706,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
• Non-interest expense increased $1.4 million to $6.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the respective period in 2023, due to increases in professional fees related to our recently announced merger with Atlanta Postal Credit Union and increases in salaries and employee benefits.
• Net interest income was $14.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $13.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was due to an increase in interest income on loans and investment securities, partially offset by a rise in deposit and borrowing costs and a decrease in interest income on interest-earning deposits.
• Net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2024 increased to 3.55% from 3.37% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in the margin relates to increases in our yield on earning assets exceeding our increases in our deposits and borrowing costs.
• Noninterest income increased $60,000 to $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
• Non-interest expense increased $1.8 million to $12.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the respective period in 2023, due to increases in professional fees related to our recently announced merger with Atlanta Postal Credit Union and increases in salaries and employee benefits.

Financial Condition

• Total assets increased $29.3 million to $872.6 million at June 30, 2024 from $843.3 million at December 31, 2023, as we experienced loan growth.
• Total gross loans increased $32.7 million to $692.6 million at June 30, 2024 from $659.9 million at December 31, 2023. The increase was due to steady loan demand in construction and commercial non-owner occupied properties.
• Non-owner occupied office loans totaled $29.4 million at June 30, 2024; the average LTV on these loans is 46.0%, including
  • $15.0 million medical/dental tenants and
  • $14.4 million to other various tenants.
• Investment securities held-to-maturity unrealized losses were $294,000, net of tax. Investment securities available-for-sale unrealized losses were $6.0 million, net of tax.
• Cash and cash equivalents remained stable at $50.4 million at June 30, 2024 from $50.0 million at December 31, 2023.
• Deposits increased by $15.3 million to $689.7 million at June 30, 2024 compared to $674.4 million at December 31, 2023, with an $18.4 million increase in demand deposits partially offset by $2.5 million decrease in certificates of deposits.
• Uninsured deposits were approximately $106.3 million at June 30, 2024 and represented 15.4% of total deposits.
• Borrowings increased by $11.8 million to $51.8 million at June 30, 2024 compared to $40.0 million at December 31, 2023 as we continue to evaluate borrowing needs related to enhancing bank liquidity.

Asset Quality

• Non-performing loans decreased to $3.0 million at June 30, 2024 from $7.4 million at December 31, 2023.
• The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of non-performing loans was 282.0% at June 30, 2024, as compared to 120.1% at December 31, 2023.
• Allowance for credit losses to total loans decreased to 1.22% at June 30, 2024 from 1.35% at December 31, 2023.
• Net loan charge-offs were $460,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to net loan charge-offs of $72,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

About Affinity Bancshares, Inc.

The Company is a Maryland corporation based in Covington, Georgia. The Company’s banking subsidiary, Affinity Bank, opened in 1928 and currently operates a full-service office in Atlanta, Georgia, two full-service offices in Covington, Georgia, and a loan production office serving the Alpharetta and Cumming, Georgia markets.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which describe the future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “indicate,” “would,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “target” and words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. We are under no duty to and do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this report. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, interest rates and inflation; changes in asset quality; our ability to access cost-effective funding; fluctuations in real estate values; changes in laws or regulations; changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of our deposit portfolio and the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio; changes in technology; failures or breaches of our IT security systems; our ability to introduce new products and services and capitalize on growth opportunities; changes in the value of our goodwill and other intangible assets; our ability to successfully integrate acquired operations or assets; changes in accounting policies and practices; our ability to retain key employees; and the effects of natural disasters and geopolitical events, including terrorism, conflict and acts of war. These risks and other uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Average Balance Sheets

The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average annualized yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial. All average balances are monthly average balances. Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of average balances. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts, and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense.

		For the Six Months Ended June 30,
		2024												2023
		Average Outstanding Balance				Interest				Average Yield/Rate				Average Outstanding Balance				Interest				Average Yield/Rate
		(Dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans		$	673,282			$	19,978				5.97	%		$	658,887			$	17,018				5.21	%
Investment securities held-to-maturity			34,225				1,056				6.20	%			33,518				1,025				6.17	%
Investment securities available-for-sale			47,875				942				3.96	%			49,806				838				3.39	%
Interest-earning deposits and federal funds			50,527				1,296				5.16	%			69,568				1,638				4.75	%
Other investments			5,467				171				6.29	%			2,403				72				6.07	%
Total interest-earning assets			811,376				23,443				5.81	%			814,182				20,591				5.10	%
Non-interest-earning assets			51,633												51,524
Total assets		$	863,009											$	865,706
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing checking accounts		$	88,584			$	217				0.49	%		$	93,596			$	100				0.22	%
Money market accounts			143,243				2,258				3.17	%			138,394				1,486				2.17	%
Savings accounts			74,093				1,054				2.86	%			92,003				1,110				2.43	%
Certificates of deposit			219,315				4,571				4.19	%			195,260				3,403				3.51	%
Total interest-bearing deposits			525,235				8,100				3.10	%			519,253				6,099				2.37	%
FHLB advances and other borrowings			58,145				1,025				3.55	%			41,078				901				4.42	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities			583,380				9,125				3.15	%			560,331				7,000				2.52	%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities			156,177												186,874
Total liabilities			739,557												747,205
Total stockholders' equity			123,452												118,501
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	863,009											$	865,706
Net interest rate spread											2.66	%											2.58	%
Net interest income						$	14,318											$	13,591
Net interest margin											3.55	%											3.37	%

		For the Three Months Ended June 30,
		2024												2023
		Average Outstanding Balance				Interest				Average Yield/Rate				Average Outstanding Balance				Interest				Average Yield/Rate
		(Dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans		$	681,903			$	10,479				6.18	%		$	665,921			$	8,727				5.26	%
Investment securities held-to-maturity			34,237				529				6.21	%			34,131				521				6.13	%
Investment securities available-for-sale			47,581				479				4.05	%			50,758				428				3.38	%
Interest-earning deposits and federal funds			50,973				648				5.11	%			93,116				1,150				4.95	%
Other investments			5,487				87				6.38	%			2,167				37				6.90	%
Total interest-earning assets			820,181				12,222				5.99	%			846,093				10,863				5.15	%
Non-interest-earning assets			51,122												52,023
Total assets		$	871,303											$	898,116
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing checking accounts		$	89,110			$	115				0.52	%		$	95,317			$	56				0.23	%
Money market accounts			145,886				1,173				3.23	%			137,306				825				2.41	%
Savings accounts			73,775				526				2.87	%			88,152				558				2.54	%
Certificates of deposit			218,824				2,285				4.20	%			240,954				2,346				3.91	%
Total interest-bearing deposits			527,595				4,099				3.12	%			561,729				3,785				2.70	%
FHLB advances and other borrowings			63,674				555				3.51	%			35,495				385				4.35	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities			591,269				4,654				3.17	%			597,224				4,170				2.80	%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities			155,659												182,140
Total liabilities			746,928												779,364
Total stockholders' equity			124,375												118,752
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	871,303											$	898,116
Net interest rate spread											2.82	%											2.35	%
Net interest income						$	7,568											$	6,693
Net interest margin											3.71	%											3.17	%

 

AFFINITY BANCSHARES, INC. Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
		June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
		(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
Assets
Cash and due from banks		$	6,158			$	6,030
Interest-earning deposits in other depository institutions			44,239				43,995
Cash and cash equivalents			50,397				50,025
Investment securities available-for-sale			47,266				48,561
Investment securities held-to-maturity (estimated fair value of $33,901, net of allowance for credit losses of $45 at June 30, 2024 and estimated fair value of $33,835, net of allowance for credit losses of $45 at December 31, 2023)			34,248				34,206
Other investments			5,491				5,434
Loans			692,591				659,876
Allowance for credit loss on loans			(8,461	)			(8,921	)
Net loans			684,130				650,955
Other real estate owned			—				2,850
Premises and equipment, net			3,569				3,797
Bank owned life insurance			16,283				16,086
Intangible assets			18,271				18,366
Other assets			12,903				12,978
Total assets		$	872,558			$	843,258
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Non-interest-bearing checking		$	161,156			$	154,689
Interest-bearing checking			88,742				85,362
Money market accounts			147,250				138,673
Savings accounts			74,077				74,768
Certificates of deposit			218,487				220,951
Total deposits			689,712				674,443
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings			51,837				40,000
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities			5,944				7,299
Total liabilities			747,493				721,742
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock (par value $0.01 per share, 40,000,000 shares authorized; 6,416,628 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023)			64				64
Preferred stock (10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares outstanding)			—				—
Additional paid in capital			61,773				61,026
Unearned ESOP shares			(4,482	)			(4,587	)
Retained earnings			73,711				71,345
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(6,001	)			(6,332	)
Total stockholders' equity			125,065				121,516
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	872,558			$	843,258

 

AFFINITY BANCSHARES, INC. Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
			Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
			2024				2023				2024				2023
			(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
Interest income:
Loans, including fees			$	10,479			$	8,727			$	19,978			$	17,018
Investment securities				1,095				986				2,169				1,935
Interest-earning deposits				648				1,150				1,296				1,638
Total interest income				12,222				10,863				23,443				20,591
Interest expense:
Deposits				4,099				3,785				8,100				6,099
FHLB advances and other borrowings				555				385				1,025				901
Total interest expense				4,654				4,170				9,125				7,000
Net interest income before provision for credit losses				7,568				6,693				14,318				13,591
Provision for credit losses				213				—				213				7
Net interest income after provision for credit losses				7,355				6,693				14,105				13,584
Noninterest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts				391				405				786				796
Net gain on sale of other real estate owned				135				—				135				—
Other				180				273				369				434
Total noninterest income				706				678				1,290				1,230
Noninterest expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits				3,417				3,036				6,596				6,040
Occupancy				615				638				1,233				1,282
Data processing				508				487				1,019				980
Professional fees				1,118				177				1,381				315
Other				1,061				946				2,061				1,861
Total noninterest expenses				6,719				5,284				12,290				10,478
Income before income taxes				1,342				2,087				3,105				4,336
Income tax expense				311				497				739				1,024
Net income			$	1,031			$	1,590			$	2,366			$	3,312
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic				6,416,628				6,486,260				6,416,628				6,542,653
Diluted				6,544,450				6,546,382				6,534,751				6,616,294
Basic earnings per share			$	0.16			$	0.25			$	0.37			$	0.51
Diluted earnings per share			$	0.16			$	0.24			$	0.36			$	0.50

Explanation of Certain Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reported amounts are presented in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, the Company believes the following information is utilized by regulators and market analysts to evaluate a company’s financial condition and, therefore, such information is useful to investors. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures which may be presented by other companies. Refer to the Non-GAAP Reconciliation tables below for details on the earnings impact of these items.

		For the Three Months Ended
Non-GAAP Reconciliation		June 30, 2024				March 31, 2024				December 31, 2023				September 30, 2023				June 30, 2023
Tangible book value per common share reconciliation
Book Value per common share (GAAP)		$	19.49			$	19.21			$	18.94			$	18.50			$	18.34
Effect of goodwill and other intangibles			(2.85	)			(2.85	)			(2.86	)			(2.87	)			(2.87	)
Tangible book value per common share		$	16.64			$	16.36			$	16.08			$	15.63			$	15.47
Tangible equity to tangible assets reconciliation
Equity to assets (GAAP)			14.33	%			14.18	%			14.41	%			13.85	%			13.45	%
Effect of goodwill and other intangibles			(1.83	)%			(1.85	)%			(1.91	)%			(1.90	)%			(1.86	)%
Tangible equity to tangible assets (1)			12.50	%			12.33	%			12.50	%			11.95	%			11.59	%
(1) Tangible assets is total assets less intangible assets. Tangible equity is total equity less intangible assets.

 

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Edward J. Cooney

Chief Executive Officer

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Source: Affinity Bancshares, Inc.

FAQ

What was Affinity Bancshares' (AFBI) net income for Q2 2024?

Affinity Bancshares (AFBI) reported a net income of $1.0 million for the second quarter of 2024.

How did AFBI's net interest margin change in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023?

AFBI's net interest margin increased to 3.71% in Q2 2024 from 3.17% in Q2 2023.

What was the total asset value of Affinity Bancshares (AFBI) as of June 30, 2024?

Affinity Bancshares (AFBI) reported total assets of $872.6 million as of June 30, 2024.

How much did AFBI's gross loans increase by in the first half of 2024?

AFBI's gross loans increased by $32.7 million to $692.6 million in the first half of 2024.

What was the percentage of uninsured deposits for Affinity Bancshares (AFBI) as of June 30, 2024?

Uninsured deposits represented 15.4% of total deposits, amounting to approximately $106.3 million as of June 30, 2024.