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Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM) reported strong Q2 2024 results, showcasing resilience in an uncertain economic environment. Net interest income grew 11% year-over-year to $87.3 million, while net effective spread increased 2% to $83.6 million. The company maintained a robust capital position with total core capital of $1.5 billion, exceeding statutory requirements by 71%. Farmer Mac provided $1.5 billion in liquidity and lending capacity to rural America lenders. Despite these positive metrics, net income attributable to common stockholders slightly declined by $0.1 million to $40.3 million. Core earnings were $39.8 million, or $3.63 per diluted common share. The company's strong performance was attributed to its diversified revenue streams and disciplined asset liability management.

Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM) ha riportato risultati solidi per il secondo trimestre del 2024, evidenziando la resilienza in un ambiente economico incerto. Il reddito netto da interessi è cresciuto dell'11% rispetto all'anno precedente, raggiungendo $87,3 milioni, mentre lo spread netto effettivo è aumentato del 2% fino a $83,6 milioni. L'azienda ha mantenuto una posizione di capitale robusta con un capitale core totale di $1,5 miliardi, superando i requisiti di legge del 71%. Farmer Mac ha fornito $1,5 miliardi di liquidità e capacità di prestito ai finanziatori dell'America rurale. Nonostante queste metriche positive, il reddito netto attribuibile agli azionisti comuni è leggermente diminuito di $0,1 milioni a $40,3 milioni. Gli utili core sono stati di $39,8 milioni, ovvero $3,63 per azione comune diluita. La forte performance dell'azienda è stata attribuita alla sua diversificazione delle fonti di reddito e alla gestione disciplinata delle passività.

Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM) informó resultados sólidos para el segundo trimestre de 2024, mostrando resiliencia en un entorno económico incierto. Los ingresos netos por intereses crecieron un 11% interanual hasta $87.3 millones, mientras que el diferencial efectivo neto aumentó un 2% a $83.6 millones. La compañía mantuvo una posición de capital robusta con un capital core total de $1.5 mil millones, superando los requisitos legales en un 71%. Farmer Mac proporcionó $1.5 mil millones en liquidez y capacidad de préstamos a los prestamistas de América rural. A pesar de estas métricas positivas, el ingreso neto atribuible a los accionistas comunes disminuyó ligeramente en $0.1 millones a $40.3 millones. Las ganancias básicas fueron de $39.8 millones, o $3.63 por acción común diluida. El fuerte desempeño de la compañía se atribuyó a sus fuentes de ingresos diversificadas y a la gestión disciplinada de activos y pasivos.

농부 맥(Farmer Mac, NYSE: AGM)은 불확실한 경제 환경 속에서도 탄탄한 2024년 2분기 실적을 보고했습니다. 순이자 수익은 전년 대비 11% 증가하여 8730만 달러에 달했습니다. 순실효스프레드 역시 2% 증가하여 8360만 달러에 이르렀습니다. 회사는 총 기본 자본이 15억 달러로 법정 요건을 71% 초과하는 강력한 자본 위치를 유지했습니다. 농부 맥은 농촌 미국 대출자들에게 15억 달러의 유동성과 대출 능력을 제공했습니다. 이러한 긍정적인 지표에도 불구하고, 보통주 주주에게 귀속되는 순이익은 10만 달러 감소하여 4030만 달러에 이르렀습니다. 기본 수익은 3980만 달러로, 희석된 보통주 당 3.63달러입니다. 회사의 강력한 성과는 다양한 수익원과 규범적인 자산부채 관리에 기인했습니다.

Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM) a annoncé des résultats solides pour le deuxième trimestre de 2024, montrant une résilience dans un environnement économique incertain. Les revenus nets d'intérêts ont augmenté de 11 % par rapport à l'année précédente pour atteindre 87,3 millions de dollars, tandis que l'écart net effectif a augmenté de 2 % à 83,6 millions de dollars. L'entreprise a maintenu une position de capital robuste avec un capital principal total de 1,5 milliard de dollars, dépassant les exigences légales de 71 % . Farmer Mac a fourni 1,5 milliard de dollars de liquidités et de capacité de prêt aux prêteurs de l'Amérique rurale. Malgré ces indicateurs positifs, le bénéfice net attribuable aux actionnaires communs a légèrement diminué de 0,1 million de dollars pour s'établir à 40,3 millions de dollars. Les bénéfices principaux se sont établis à 39,8 millions de dollars, soit 3,63 dollars par action ordinaire diluée. La forte performance de l'entreprise a été attribuée à ses sources de revenus diversifiées et à sa gestion disciplinée des actifs et des passifs.

Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM) hat starke Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2024 gemeldet, die Resilienz in einem unsicheren wirtschaftlichen Umfeld zeigen. Die netto Zinseinnahmen stiegen im Jahresvergleich um 11% auf 87,3 Millionen Dollar, während der netto effektive Spread um 2% auf 83,6 Millionen Dollar zunahm. Das Unternehmen wies eine robuste Kapitalposition auf mit einem Gesamtkernkapital von 1,5 Milliarden Dollar, das die gesetzlichen Anforderungen um 71% übersteigt. Farmer Mac stellte 1,5 Milliarden Dollar an Liquidität und Kreditvergabe-Kapazität für Gläubiger in ländlichem Amerika zur Verfügung. Trotz dieser positiven Kennzahlen ging das Nettogewinn, das den Stammaktionären zuzurechnen ist, leicht um 0,1 Millionen Dollar auf 40,3 Millionen Dollar zurück. Die Kerngewinne betrugen 39,8 Millionen Dollar, was 3,63 Dollar pro verwässerter Stammaktie entspricht. Die starke Leistung des Unternehmens wurde seiner diversifizierten Einnahmequellen und disziplinierten Vermögens- und Schuldenverwaltung zugeschrieben.

Positive
  • Net interest income grew 11% year-over-year to $87.3 million
  • Net effective spread increased 2% from the prior-year period to $83.6 million
  • Maintained strong capital position with total core capital of $1.5 billion, exceeding statutory requirement by 71%
  • Provided $1.5 billion in liquidity and lending capacity to lenders serving rural America
  • Closed fourth structured securitization transaction involving approximately $300 million of agricultural mortgage loans
Negative
  • Net income attributable to common stockholders declined $0.1 million year-over-year to $40.3 million
  • Core earnings per share decreased 6% year-over-year to $3.63
  • Net change in business volume was negative $88,891 thousand for Q2 2024

Insights

Farmer Mac's Q2 2024 results show resilience in a challenging economic environment. Net interest income grew 11% year-over-year to $87.3 million, while net effective spread increased 2% to $83.6 million. However, net income attributable to common stockholders slightly declined by $0.1 million to $40.3 million.

The company maintains a strong capital position with total core capital of $1.5 billion, exceeding statutory requirements by 71%. The Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 15.3% indicates a robust financial foundation. The closing of a $300 million agricultural mortgage loan securitization demonstrates Farmer Mac's continued ability to access capital markets effectively.

While the results are generally positive, investors should note the 8% sequential decline in core EPS to $3.63. This, coupled with the slight year-over-year decrease in net income, suggests some headwinds in the current economic climate.

Farmer Mac's Q2 performance underscores its important role in supporting rural America's financial needs. The company provided $1.5 billion in liquidity and lending capacity to rural lenders, demonstrating its commitment to its mission. This is particularly significant given the current uncertain economic and credit environment.

The net change in business volume of -$88,891,000 this quarter, compared to positive growth in previous quarters, warrants attention. It may indicate a temporary slowdown in agricultural lending or refinancing activities. However, the 283 days of liquidity maintained by Farmer Mac ensures its ability to meet ongoing obligations and potential market disruptions.

The fourth structured securitization transaction involving $300 million of agricultural mortgage loans is a positive sign. It shows Farmer Mac's ability to innovate and diversify its funding sources, which is important for long-term stability in the agricultural finance sector.

Farmer Mac's Q2 results reveal a company navigating a complex economic landscape with relative success. The 11% year-over-year growth in net interest income and 2% increase in net effective spread indicate the company's ability to maintain profitability despite challenging conditions. However, the slight decline in net income and 6% year-over-year decrease in core EPS suggest some pressure on earnings.

The company's operating efficiency ratio outperforming long-term strategic targets is a positive sign, indicating effective cost management. The double-digit return on equity mentioned by CEO Brad Nordholm is encouraging for investors, although specific figures weren't provided.

Looking ahead, Farmer Mac's strong capital position and liquidity provide a buffer against potential market volatility. However, investors should monitor the negative net change in business volume this quarter, as it could impact future growth if it becomes a trend. The company's ability to continue its structured securitization transactions will be important for maintaining financial flexibility in uncertain times.

- Outstanding Business Volume of $28.8 Billion -

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A), the nation's secondary market provider that increases the accessibility of financing for American agriculture and rural infrastructure, today announced its results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024.

"We are pleased to deliver another strong earnings quarter, driven by our successful efforts over the last few years to grow and diversify our revenue streams, while maintaining disciplined asset liability management and a strong capital base," said President and Chief Executive Officer, Brad Nordholm. "Our second quarter results highlight continued growth in net effective spread, an operating efficiency ratio better than our long-term strategic target, and a double digit return on equity. While we continue to operate against an uncertain economic, credit and interest rate backdrop, we believe our resilient business model positions us well to not only make progress on our strategic growth objectives but also to continue to fulfill our mission to serve America's rural and agricultural communities and create more opportunities to enhance shareholder value in changing credit markets."

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights

  • Provided $1.5 billion in liquidity and lending capacity to lenders serving rural America
  • Net interest income grew 11% year-over-year to $87.3 million
  • Net effective spread1 increased 2% from the prior-year period to $83.6 million
  • Net income attributable to common stockholders declined $0.1 million year-over-year to $40.3 million
  • Core earnings1 was $39.8 million, or $3.63 per diluted common share
  • Maintained strong capital position with total core capital of $1.5 billion, exceeding statutory requirement by 71% and a Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 15.3% as of June 30, 2024
  • As of June 30, 2024, Farmer Mac had 283 days of liquidity
  • Closed the fourth structured securitization transaction involving approximately $300 million of agricultural mortgage loans

   

$ in thousands, except per
share amounts

Quarter Ended

June 30, 2024

March 31, 2024

June 30, 2023

Sequential %
Change

YOY % Change

Net Change in

Business Volume

$(88,891)

$376,206

$252,934

N/A

N/A

Net Interest Income (GAAP)

$87,340

$86,368

$78,677

1 %

11 %

Net Effective Spread

(Non-GAAP)

$83,596

$83,044

$81,832

1 %

2 %

Diluted EPS (GAAP)

$3.68

$4.28

$3.70

(14) %

(1) %

Core EPS (Non-GAAP)

$3.63

$3.96

$3.86

(8) %

(6) %


1 Non-GAAP Measure

 

Earnings Conference Call Information

The conference call to discuss Farmer Mac's second quarter 2024 financial results will be held beginning at 4:30 p.m. eastern time on Monday, August 5, 2024, and can be accessed by telephone or live webcast as follows:

Telephone (Domestic): (800) 836-8184
Telephone (International): (646) 357-8785
Webcast: https://www.farmermac.com/investors/events-presentations/

When dialing in to the call, please ask for the "Farmer Mac Earnings Conference Call." The call can be heard live and will also be available for replay on Farmer Mac's website for two weeks following the conclusion of the call.

More complete information about Farmer Mac's performance for second quarter 2024 is in Farmer Mac's 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, filed today with the SEC.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

In the accompanying analysis of its financial information, Farmer Mac uses "non-GAAP measures," which are measures of financial performance that are not presented in accordance with GAAP.  Specifically, Farmer Mac uses the following non-GAAP measures: "core earnings," "core earnings per share," and "net effective spread." Farmer Mac uses these non-GAAP measures to measure corporate economic performance and develop financial plans because, in management's view, they are useful alternative measures in understanding Farmer Mac's economic performance, transaction economics, and business trends. The non-GAAP financial measures that Farmer Mac uses may not be comparable to similarly labeled non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by other companies. Farmer Mac's disclosure of these non-GAAP measures is intended to be supplemental in nature and is not meant to be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or as more important than, the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Core Earnings and Core Earnings Per Share

The main difference between core earnings and core earnings per share (non-GAAP measures) and net income attributable to common stockholders and earnings per common share (GAAP measures) is that those non-GAAP measures exclude the effects of fair value fluctuations. These fluctuations are not expected to have a cumulative net impact on Farmer Mac's financial condition or results of operations reported in accordance with GAAP if the related financial instruments are held to maturity, as is expected. Another difference is that these two non-GAAP measures exclude specified infrequent or unusual transactions that we believe are not indicative of future operating results and that may not reflect the trends and economic financial performance of Farmer Mac's core business. For example, in prior periods, we excluded any losses on retirement of preferred stock from core earnings and core earnings per share. Farmer Mac redeemed all outstanding shares of its Series C Preferred Stock on July 18, 2024 and plans to exclude any losses on retirement of preferred stock from core earnings and core earnings per share in the presentation of its financial results for third quarter 2024. For a reconciliation of Farmer Mac's net income attributable to common stockholders to core earnings and of earnings per common share to core earnings per share, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations —Results of Operations" in Farmer Mac's Annual Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, filed August 5, 2024 with the SEC.

Net Effective Spread

Farmer Mac uses net effective spread to measure the net spread Farmer Mac earns between its interest-earning assets and the related net funding costs of these assets. As further explained below, net effective spread differs from net interest income and net interest yield by excluding certain items from net interest income and net interest yield and including certain other items that net interest income and net interest yield do not contain.

Farmer Mac excludes from net effective spread the interest income and interest expense associated with the consolidated trusts and the average balance of the loans underlying these trusts to reflect management's view that the net interest income Farmer Mac earns on the related Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities owned by third parties is effectively a guarantee fee. Accordingly, the excluded interest income and interest expense associated with consolidated trusts is reclassified to guarantee and commitment fees in determining Farmer Mac's core earnings. Farmer Mac also excludes from net effective spread the fair value changes of financial derivatives and the corresponding assets or liabilities designated in fair value hedge accounting relationships because they are not expected to have an economic effect on Farmer Mac's financial performance, as we expect to hold the financial derivatives and corresponding hedged items to maturity.

Net effective spread also differs from net interest income and net interest yield because it includes the accrual of income and expense related to the contractual amounts due on financial derivatives that are not designated in hedge accounting relationships ("undesignated financial derivatives"). Farmer Mac uses interest rate swaps to manage its interest rate risk exposure by synthetically modifying the interest rate reset or maturity characteristics of certain assets and liabilities. The accrual of the contractual amounts due on interest rate swaps designated in hedge accounting relationships is included as an adjustment to the yield or cost of the hedged item and is included in net interest income. For undesignated financial derivatives, Farmer Mac records the income or expense related to the accrual of the contractual amounts due in "(Losses)/gains on financial derivatives" on the consolidated statements of operations. However, the accrual of the contractual amounts due for undesignated financial derivatives are included in Farmer Mac's calculation of net effective spread.

Net effective spread also differs from net interest income and net interest yield because it includes the net effects of terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives, which consist of: (1) the net effects of cash settlements on agency forward contracts on the debt of other GSEs and U.S. Treasury security futures that we use as short-term economic hedges on the issuance of debt; and (2) the net effects of initial cash payments that Farmer Mac receives upon the inception of certain swaps. The inclusion of these items in net effective spread is intended to reflect our view of the complete net spread between an asset and all of its related funding, including any associated derivatives, whether or not they are designated in a hedge accounting relationship.

More information about Farmer Mac's use of non-GAAP measures is available in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Results of Operations" in Farmer Mac's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed February 23, 2024 with the SEC. For a reconciliation of Farmer Mac's net income attributable to common stockholders to core earnings and of earnings per common share to core earnings per share, and net interest income and net interest yield to net effective spread, see "Reconciliations" below.

Forward-Looking Statements

Management's expectations for Farmer Mac's future necessarily involve assumptions, estimates, and the evaluation of risks and uncertainties. Various factors or events, both known and unknown, could cause Farmer Mac's actual results to differ materially from the expectations as expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this release, including uncertainties about:

  • the availability to Farmer Mac of debt and equity financing and, if available, the reasonableness of rates and terms;
  • legislative or regulatory developments that could affect Farmer Mac, its sources of business, or agricultural or rural infrastructure industries;
  • fluctuations in the fair value of assets held by Farmer Mac and its subsidiaries;
  • the level of lender interest in Farmer Mac's products and the secondary market provided by Farmer Mac;
  • the general rate of growth in agricultural mortgage and rural infrastructure indebtedness;
  • the effect of economic conditions stemming from disruptive global events or otherwise on agricultural mortgage or rural infrastructure lending, borrower repayment capacity, or collateral values, including inflation, fluctuations in interest rates, changes in U.S. trade policies, fluctuations in export demand for U.S. agricultural products and foreign currency exchange rates, supply chain disruptions, increases in input costs, labor availability, and volatility in commodity prices;
  • the degree to which Farmer Mac is exposed to interest rate risk resulting from fluctuations in Farmer Mac's borrowing costs relative to market indexes;
  • developments in the financial markets, including possible investor, analyst, and rating agency reactions to events involving government-sponsored enterprises, including Farmer Mac;
  • the effects of the Federal Reserve's efforts to achieve monetary policy normalization to respond to inflation and employment levels; and
  • other factors that could hinder agricultural mortgage lending or borrower repayment capacity, including the effects of severe weather, flooding and drought, climate change, or fluctuations in agricultural real estate values.

Other risk factors are discussed in "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A in Farmer Mac's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024. Considering these potential risks and uncertainties, no undue reliance should be placed on any forward-looking statements expressed in this release. The forward-looking statements contained in this release represent management's expectations as of the date of this release. Farmer Mac undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of revisions to any forward-looking statements included in this release to reflect new information or any future events or circumstances, except as otherwise required by applicable law. The information in this release is not necessarily indicative of future results.

About Farmer Mac

Farmer Mac is driven by its mission to increase the accessibility of financing for American agriculture and rural infrastructure. As the nation's premier secondary market for agricultural credit, we provide financial solutions to a broad spectrum of customers supporting rural America, including agricultural lenders, agribusinesses, and rural electric cooperatives. We are uniquely positioned to facilitate competitive access to financing that fuels growth, innovation, and prosperity in America's rural and agricultural communities. Additional information about Farmer Mac (including the Annual Report on Form 10-K referenced above) is available on our website at www.farmermac.com.

 

FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)


As of


June 30, 2024


December 31, 2023


(in thousands)

Assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$                   922,961


$                   888,707

Investment securities:




Available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $5,410,032 and $5,060,135, respectively)

5,248,715


4,918,931

Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost

9,270


53,756

Other investments

7,398


6,817

Total Investment Securities

5,265,383


4,979,504

Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities:




Available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $5,755,298 and $5,825,433, respectively)

5,399,151


5,532,479

Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost

3,929,068


4,213,069

Total Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities

9,328,219


9,745,548

USDA Securities:




Trading, at fair value

1,026


1,241

Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost

2,330,535


2,354,171

Total USDA Securities

2,331,561


2,355,412

Loans:




Loans held for investment, at amortized cost

10,041,653


9,623,119

Loans held for investment in consolidated trusts, at amortized cost

1,761,355


1,432,261

Allowance for losses

(16,500)


(16,031)

Total loans, net of allowance

11,786,508


11,039,349

Financial derivatives, at fair value

53,686


37,478

Accrued interest receivable (includes $21,711 and $16,764, respectively, related to consolidated trusts)

285,774


287,128

Guarantee and commitment fees receivable

46,754


49,832

Deferred tax asset, net


8,470

Prepaid expenses and other assets

173,468


132,954

Total Assets

$              30,194,314


$              29,524,382





Liabilities and Equity:




Liabilities:




Notes payable

$              26,542,671


$              26,336,542

Debt securities of consolidated trusts held by third parties

1,662,549


1,351,069

Financial derivatives, at fair value

118,421


117,131

Accrued interest payable (includes $10,275 and $9,407, respectively, related to consolidated trusts)

194,171


181,841

Guarantee and commitment obligation

44,758


47,563

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

125,267


76,662

Deferred tax liability, net

3,804


Reserve for losses

1,694


1,711

Total Liabilities

28,693,335


28,112,519

Commitments and Contingencies




Equity:




Preferred stock:




    Series C, par value $25 per share, 3,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

73,382


73,382

Series D, par value $25 per share, 4,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

96,659


96,659

Series E, par value $25 per share, 3,180,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

77,003


77,003

Series F, par value $25 per share, 4,800,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

116,160


116,160

Series G, par value $25 per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

121,327


121,327

Common stock:




Class A Voting, $1 par value, no maximum authorization, 1,030,780 shares outstanding

1,031


1,031

Class B Voting, $1 par value, no maximum authorization, 500,301 shares outstanding

500


500

Class C Non-Voting, $1 par value, no maximum authorization, 9,350,240 shares and 9,310,872 shares outstanding, respectively

9,350


9,311

Additional paid-in capital

134,143


132,919

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

(9,141)


(40,145)

Retained earnings

880,565


823,716

Total Equity

1,500,979


1,411,863

Total Liabilities and Equity

$              30,194,314


$              29,524,382

 

FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)


For the Three Months Ended


For the six months ended


June 30, 2024


June 30, 2023


June 30, 2024


June 30, 2023


(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Interest income:








Investments and cash equivalents

$           84,538


$           69,779


$         169,462


$         129,482

Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities and USDA Securities

166,063


144,761


332,876


281,298

Loans

153,105


129,292


297,685


248,324

Total interest income

403,706


343,832


800,023


659,104

Total interest expense

316,366


265,155


626,315


501,369

Net interest income

87,340


78,677


173,708


157,735

Provision for losses

(6,179)


(1,073)


(4,378)


(1,620)

Net interest income after provision for losses

81,161


77,604


169,330


156,115

Non-interest income/(expense):








Guarantee and commitment fees

3,797


3,489


7,714


7,422

(Losses)/gains on financial derivatives

(1,799)


1,693


280


2,092

Losses on sale of mortgage loans

(1,147)



(1,147)


Gains on sale of available-for-sale investment securities

1,052



1,052


(Provision for)/release of reserve for losses

(51)


(69)


18


(272)

Other income

674


758


1,923


1,984

Non-interest income

2,526


5,871


9,840


11,226

Operating expenses:








Compensation and employee benefits

14,840


13,937


33,097


29,288

General and administrative

8,904


9,420


17,159


16,947

Regulatory fees

725


831


1,450


1,666

Operating expenses

24,469


24,188


51,706


47,901

Income before income taxes

59,218


59,287


127,464


119,440

Income tax expense

12,113


12,075


26,613


25,193

Net income

47,105


47,212


100,851


94,247

Preferred stock dividends

(6,792)


(6,791)


(13,583)


(13,582)

Net income attributable to common stockholders

$           40,313


$           40,421


$           87,268


$           80,665









Earnings per common share:








Basic earnings per common share

$               3.71


$               3.73


$               8.04


$               7.46

Diluted earnings per common share

$               3.68


$               3.70


$               7.96


$               7.39

Reconciliations

Reconciliations of Farmer Mac's net income attributable to common stockholders to core earnings and core earnings per share are presented in the following tables along with information about the composition of core earnings for the periods indicated: 

Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders to Core Earnings


For the Three Months Ended


June 30, 2024


March 31, 2024


June 30, 2023


(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Net income attributable to common stockholders

$                    40,313


$                    46,955


$                   40,421

Less reconciling items:






(Losses)/gains on undesignated financial derivatives due to fair value changes

(359)


1,683


2,141

Gains/(losses) on hedging activities due to fair value changes

2,604


3,002


(4,901)

Unrealized losses on trading assets

(87)


(14)


(57)

Net effects of amortization of premiums/discounts and deferred gains on assets consolidated at fair value

26


31


29

Net effects of terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives

(1,505)


(192)


583

Income tax effect related to reconciling items

(143)


(947)


464

Sub-total

536


3,563


(1,741)

Core earnings

$                    39,777


$                    43,392


$                   42,162







Composition of Core Earnings:






Revenues:






Net effective spread(1)

$                    83,596


$                    83,044


$                   81,832

Guarantee and commitment fees(2)

5,256


4,982


4,581

Gain on sale of investment securities (GAAP)

1,052



Loss on sale of mortgage loan (GAAP)

(1,147)



Other(3)

481


1,077


409

Total revenues

89,238


89,103


86,822







Credit related expense (GAAP):






Provision for/(release of) losses

6,230


(1,870)


1,142

Total credit related expense

6,230


(1,870)


1,142







Operating expenses (GAAP):






Compensation and employee benefits

14,840


18,257


13,937

General and administrative

8,904


8,255


9,420

Regulatory fees

725


725


831

Total operating expenses

24,469


27,237


24,188







Net earnings

58,539


63,736


61,492

Income tax expense(4)

11,970


13,553


12,539

Preferred stock dividends (GAAP)

6,792


6,791


6,791

Core earnings

$                    39,777


$                    43,392


$                   42,162







Core earnings per share:






  Basic

$                        3.66


$                        4.00


$                       3.89

  Diluted

$                        3.63


$                        3.96


$                       3.86



(1) 

Net effective spread is a non-GAAP measure.  See "Use of Non-GAAP Measures" above for an explanation of net effective spread.  See below for a reconciliation of net interest income to net effective spread.

(2) 

Includes interest income and interest expense related to consolidated trusts owned by third parties reclassified from net interest income to guarantee and commitment fees to reflect management's view that the net interest income Farmer Mac earns is effectively a guarantee fee on the consolidated Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities.

(3) 

Reflects reconciling adjustments for the reclassification to exclude expenses related to interest rate swaps not designated as hedges and terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives, and reconciling adjustments to exclude fair value adjustments on financial derivatives and trading assets and the recognition of deferred gains over the estimated lives of certain Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities and USDA Securities.

(4) 

Includes the tax impact of non-GAAP reconciling items between net income attributable to common stockholders and core earnings.

 

Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders to Core Earnings


For the Six Months Ended


June 30, 2024


June 30, 2023


(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Net income attributable to common stockholders

$                    87,268


$                   80,665

Less reconciling items:




Gains on undesignated financial derivatives due to fair value changes

1,324


3,057

Gains/(losses) on hedging activities due to fair value changes

5,606


(5,006)

Unrealized (losses)/gains on trading assets

(101)


302

Net effects of amortization of premiums/discounts and deferred gains on assets consolidated at fair value

57


58

Net effects of terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives

(1,697)


1,106

Income tax effect related to reconciling items

(1,090)


102

Sub-total

4,099


(381)

Core earnings

$                    83,169


$                   81,046





Composition of Core Earnings:




Revenues:




Net effective spread(1)

$                  166,640


$                 159,005

Guarantee and commitment fees(2)

10,238


9,235

Gain on sale of investment securities (GAAP)

1,052


Loss on sale of mortgage loan (GAAP)

(1,147)


Other(3)

1,558


1,476

Total revenues

178,341


169,716





Credit related expense (GAAP):




Provision for losses

4,360


1,892

Total credit related expense

4,360


1,892





Operating expenses (GAAP):




Compensation and employee benefits

33,097


29,288

General and administrative

17,159


16,947

Regulatory fees

1,450


1,666

Total operating expenses

51,706


47,901





Net earnings

122,275


119,923

Income tax expense(4)

25,523


25,295

Preferred stock dividends (GAAP)

13,583


13,582

Core earnings

$                    83,169


$                   81,046





Core earnings per share:




  Basic

$                        7.66


$                       7.49

  Diluted

$                        7.59


$                       7.42

(1) 

Net effective spread is a non-GAAP measure.  See "Use of Non-GAAP Measures" above for an explanation of net effective spread.  See below for a reconciliation of net interest income to net effective spread.

(2) 

Includes interest income and interest expense related to consolidated trusts owned by third parties reclassified from net interest income to guarantee and commitment fees to reflect management's view that the net interest income Farmer Mac earns is effectively a guarantee fee on the consolidated Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities.

(3) 

Reflects reconciling adjustments for the reclassification to exclude expenses related to interest rate swaps not designated as hedges and terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives, and reconciling adjustments to exclude fair value adjustments on financial derivatives and trading assets and the recognition of deferred gains over the estimated lives of certain Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities and USDA Securities.

(4) 

Includes the tax impact of non-GAAP reconciling items between net income attributable to common stockholders and core earnings.

 

Reconciliation of GAAP Basic Earnings Per Share to Core Earnings Basic Earnings Per Share


For the Three Months Ended


For the Six Months Ended


June 30, 2024


March 31, 2024


June 30, 2023


June 30, 2024


June 30, 2023


(in thousands, except per share amounts)

GAAP - Basic EPS

$                 3.71


$                 4.33


$                 3.73


$                 8.04


$                 7.46

Less reconciling items:










(Losses)/gains on undesignated financial derivatives due to fair value changes

(0.03)


0.16


0.20


0.12


0.28

Gains/(losses) on hedging activities due to fair value changes

0.24


0.28


(0.45)


0.52


(0.46)

Unrealized (losses)/gains on trading securities

(0.01)




(0.01)


0.03

Net effects of amortization of premiums/discounts and deferred gains on assets consolidated at fair value




0.01


0.01

Net effects of terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives

(0.14)


(0.02)


0.05


(0.16)


0.10

Income tax effect related to reconciling items

(0.01)


(0.09)


0.04


(0.10)


0.01

Sub-total

0.05


0.33


(0.16)


0.38


(0.03)

Core Earnings - Basic EPS

$                 3.66


$                 4.00


$                 3.89


$                 7.66


$                 7.49











Shares used in per share calculation (GAAP and Core Earnings)

10,879


10,847


10,833


10,863


10,817


Reconciliation of GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share to Core Earnings Diluted Earnings Per Share


For the Three Months Ended


For the Six Months Ended


June 30, 2024


March 31, 2024


June 30, 2023


June 30, 2024


June 30, 2023


(in thousands, except per share amounts)

GAAP - Diluted EPS

$                 3.68


$                 4.28


$                 3.70


$                 7.96


$                 7.39

Less reconciling items:










(Losses)/gains on undesignated financial derivatives due to fair value changes

(0.03)


0.15


0.20


0.12


0.28

Gains/(losses) on hedging activities due to fair value changes

0.24


0.28


(0.45)


0.51


(0.46)

Unrealized (losses)/gains on trading securities

(0.01)




(0.01)


0.03

Net effects of amortization of premiums/discounts and deferred gains on assets consolidated at fair value




0.01


0.01

Net effects of terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives

(0.14)


(0.02)


0.05


(0.16)


0.10

Income tax effect related to reconciling items

(0.01)


(0.09)


0.04


(0.10)


0.01

Sub-total

0.05


0.32


(0.16)


0.37


(0.03)

Core Earnings - Diluted EPS

$                 3.63


$                 3.96


$                 3.86


$                 7.59


$                 7.42











Shares used in per share calculation (GAAP and Core Earnings)

10,956


10,969


10,916


10,966


10,917

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of net interest income and net yield to net effective spread for the periods indicated:

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Interest Income/Yield to Net Effective Spread


For the Three Months Ended


For the Six Months Ended


June 30, 2024


March 31, 2024


June 30, 2023


June 30, 2024


June 30, 2023


Dollars


Yield


Dollars


Yield


Dollars


Yield


Dollars


Yield


Dollars


Yield


(dollars in thousands)

Net interest income/yield

$  87,340


1.15 %


$  86,368


1.15 %


$  78,677


1.12 %


$  173,708


1.15 %


$  157,735


1.13 %

Net effects of consolidated trusts

(1,371)


0.02 %


(1,052)


0.02 %


(1,044)


0.02 %


(2,423)


0.02 %


(2,099)


0.02 %

Expense related to undesignated financial derivatives

(486)


(0.01) %


(34)


— %


(1,568)


(0.02) %


(521)


— %


(3,193)


(0.02) %

Amortization of premiums/discounts on assets consolidated at fair value

(21)


— %


(27)


— %


(24)


— %


(48)


— %


(48)


— %

Amortization of losses due to terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives

738


0.01 %


791


0.01 %


890


0.01 %


1,530


0.01 %


1,604


0.01 %

Fair value changes on fair value hedge relationships

(2,604)


(0.03) %


(3,002)


(0.04) %


4,901


0.07 %


(5,606)


(0.04) %


5,006


0.03 %

Net effective spread

$  83,596


1.14 %


$  83,044


1.14 %


$  81,832


1.20 %


$  166,640


1.14 %


$  159,005


1.17 %

 

The following table presents core earnings for Farmer Mac's reportable operating segments and a reconciliation to consolidated net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024:

Core Earnings by Business Segment

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024


Agricultural Finance


Rural Infrastructure


Treasury


Corporate






Farm &
Ranch


Corporate
AgFinance


Rural 

Utilities


Renewable Energy


Funding


Investments



Reconciling

Adjustments


Consolidated
Net Income


(in thousands)

Net interest income

$      35,522


$      7,866


$      7,672


$      2,999


$    32,620


$          661


$         —


$             —


$       87,340

Less: reconciling
adjustments(1)(2)(3)

(1,366)



(26)



(2,352)




3,744


Net effective spread

34,156


7,866


7,646


2,999


30,268


661



3,744


Guarantee and
commitment fees

4,612


127


301


216





(1,459)


3,797

Gain on sale of
investment securities






1,052




1,052

Loss on sale of
mortgage loans


(1,147)








(1,147)

Other income/(expense)(3)

517


(5)





7


(38)


(1,606)


(1,125)

Total revenues

39,285


6,841


7,947


3,215


30,268


1,720


(38)


679


89,917



















(Provision for)/release
of losses

(211)


(5,354)


502


(1,117)



1




(6,179)



















Release of reserve for
losses

(36)



(15)







(51)

Operating expenses







(24,469)



(24,469)

Total non-interest
expense

(36)



(15)





(24,469)



(24,520)

Core earnings before
income taxes

39,038


1,487


8,434


2,098


30,268


1,721


(24,507)


679

(4)

59,218

Income tax
(expense)/benefit

(8,198)


(312)


(1,771)


(441)


(6,355)


(362)


5,469


(143)


(12,113)

Core earnings before
preferred stock
dividends

30,840


1,175


6,663


1,657


23,913


1,359


(19,038)


536

(4)

47,105

Preferred stock
dividends







(6,792)



(6,792)

Segment core
earnings/(losses)

$      30,840


$      1,175


$      6,663


$      1,657


$    23,913


$       1,359


$ (25,830)


$           536

(4)

$       40,313



















Total Assets

$  14,962,357


$  1,660,154


$  7,135,581


$  736,936


$          —


$ 5,560,800


$ 138,486


$             —


$ 30,194,314

Total on- and off-
balance sheet program
assets at principal
balance

$  18,504,501


$  1,816,893


$  7,561,473


$  875,472


$          —


$            —


$         —


$             —


$ 28,758,339



(1) 

Includes the amortization of premiums and discounts on assets consolidated at fair value, originally included in interest income, to reflect core earnings amounts.

(2) 

Includes the reclassification of interest income and interest expense from consolidated trusts owned by third parties to guarantee and commitment fees, to reflect management's view that the net interest income Farmer Mac earns is effectively a guarantee fee. 

(3) 

Includes the reclassification of interest expense related to interest rate swaps not designated as hedges, which are included in "(Losses)/gains on financial derivatives" on the consolidated financial statements, to determine the effective funding cost for each operating segment.

(4) 

Net adjustments to reconcile to the corresponding income measures: core earnings before income taxes reconciled to income before income taxes; core earnings before preferred stock dividends reconciled to net income; and segment core earnings reconciled to net income attributable to common stockholders.

 

Supplemental Information

The following table sets forth information about outstanding volume in each of Farmer Mac's lines of business as of the dates indicated:

Outstanding Business Volume



On or Off

Balance Sheet


As of June 30, 2024


As of December 31, 2023





(in thousands)

Agricultural Finance:







Farm & Ranch:







Loans


On-balance sheet


$                         5,138,819


$                       5,133,450

Loans held in consolidated trusts:







Beneficial interests owned by third-party investors (single-class)(1)


On-balance sheet


908,600


870,912

Beneficial interests owned by third-party investors (structured)(1)


On-balance sheet


852,755


561,349

IO-FMGS(2)


On-balance sheet


9,062


9,409

USDA Securities


On-balance sheet


2,359,450


2,368,872

AgVantage Securities(1)


On-balance sheet


5,435,000


5,835,000

LTSPCs and unfunded loan commitments


Off-balance sheet


2,807,324


2,999,943

Other Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities(3)


Off-balance sheet


436,822


452,602

Loans serviced for others


Off-balance sheet


556,669


577,264

Total Farm & Ranch




$                       18,504,501


$                     18,808,801

Corporate AgFinance:







Loans


On-balance sheet


$                         1,286,167


$                       1,259,723

AgVantage Securities(1)


On-balance sheet


359,627


288,879

Unfunded loan commitments


Off-balance sheet


171,099


145,377

Total Corporate AgFinance




$                         1,816,893


$                       1,693,979

Total Agricultural Finance




$                       20,321,394


$                     20,502,780

Rural Infrastructure Finance:







Rural Utilities:







Loans


On-balance sheet


$                         3,240,660


$                       3,094,477

AgVantage Securities(1)


On-balance sheet


3,860,014


3,898,468

LTSPCs and unfunded loan commitments


Off-balance sheet


460,799


487,778

Total Rural Utilities




$                         7,561,473


$                       7,480,723

Renewable Energy:







Loans


On-balance sheet


$                            738,578


$                          440,286

Unfunded loan commitments


Off-balance sheet


136,894


47,235

Total Renewable Energy




$                            875,472


$                          487,521

Total Rural Infrastructure Finance




$                         8,436,945


$                       7,968,244

Total




$                       28,758,339


$                     28,471,024

(1) 

A type of Farmer Mac Guaranteed Security.

(2) 

An interest-only Farmer Mac Guaranteed Security retained as part of a structured securitization.

(3) 

Other categories of Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities that were sold by Farmer Mac to third parties

 

The following table presents the quarterly net effective spread (a non-GAAP measure) by segment:


Net Effective Spread(1)


Agricultural Finance


Rural Infrastructure Finance


Treasury






Farm & Ranch


Corporate
AgFinance


Rural Utilities


Renewable
Energy


Funding


Investments


Net Effective
Spread


Dollars


Yield


Dollars


Yield


Dollars


Yield


Dollars


Yield


Dollars


Yield


Dollars


Yield


Dollars


Yield


(dollars in thousands)

For the quarter ended:




























June 30, 2024(2)

$  34,156


0.98 %


$ 7,866


1.91 %


$ 7,646


0.44 %


$ 2,999


1.86 %


$  30,268


0.41 %


$    661


0.04 %


$  83,596


1.14 %

March 31, 2024

32,843


0.95 %


7,971


2.05 %


7,232


0.42 %


2,049


1.75 %


32,474


0.45 %


475


0.03 %


83,044


1.14 %

December 31, 2023

33,329


0.98 %


8,382


2.06 %


7,342


0.43 %


1,540


1.69 %


33,361


0.47 %


597


0.04 %


84,551


1.19 %

September 30, 2023

32,718


0.97 %


8,250


2.05 %


6,362


0.39 %


1,150


1.46 %


34,412


0.49 %


532


0.04 %


83,424


1.20 %

June 30, 2023

34,388


1.03 %


7,444


1.92 %


5,808


0.38 %


1,100


1.47 %


32,498


0.48 %


594


0.04 %


81,832


1.20 %

March 31, 2023

32,465


0.97 %


7,148


1.94 %


5,507


0.36 %


858


1.53 %


31,738


0.47 %


(543)


(0.04) %


77,173


1.15 %

December 31, 2022

32,770


0.98 %


7,471


1.94 %


4,960


0.34 %


935


1.76 %


27,656


0.42 %


(2,689)


(0.19) %


71,103


1.07 %

September 30, 2022

33,343


1.04 %


7,600


1.99 %


4,220


0.30 %


705


1.97 %


22,564


0.36 %


(2,791)


(0.21) %


65,641


1.03 %

June 30, 2022

32,590


1.05 %


6,929


1.87 %


3,733


0.27 %


468


1.78 %


18,508


0.30 %


(1,282)


(0.10) %


60,946


0.99 %

(1) 

Farmer Mac excludes the Corporate segment in the presentation above because the segment does not have any interest-earning assets.

(2) 

See above for a reconciliation of GAAP net interest income by line of business to net effective spread by line of business for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

 

The following table presents quarterly core earnings reconciled to net income attributable to common stockholders:

Core Earnings by Quarter Ended


June 2024


March 2024


December 2023


September 2023


June 2023


March 2023


December 2022


September 2022


June 2022




(in thousands)

Revenues:


















Net effective spread

$  83,596


$   83,044


$   84,551


$   83,424


$  81,832


$  77,173


$   71,103


$   65,641


$  60,946

Guarantee and commitment fees

5,256


4,982


4,865


4,828


4,581


4,654


4,677


4,201


4,709

Gain on sale of investment securities

1,052









Loss on sale of mortgage loan

(1,147)









Other

481


1,077


767


1,056


409


1,067


390


473


307

Total revenues

89,238


89,103


90,183


89,308


86,822


82,894


76,170


70,315


65,962



















Credit related expense/(income):


















Provision for/(release of) losses

6,230


(1,870)


(575)


(181)


1,142


750


1,945


450


(1,535)

REO operating expenses







819



Total credit related expense/(income)

6,230


(1,870)


(575)


(181)


1,142


750


2,764


450


(1,535)



















Operating expenses:


















Compensation and employee benefits

14,840


18,257


15,523


14,103


13,937


15,351


12,105


11,648


11,715

General and administrative

8,904


8,255


8,916


9,100


9,420


7,527


8,055


6,919


7,520

Regulatory fees

725


725


725


831


831


835


832


812


813

Total operating expenses

24,469


27,237


25,164


24,034


24,188


23,713


20,992


19,379


20,048



















Net earnings

58,539


63,736


65,594


65,455


61,492


58,431


52,414


50,486


47,449

Income tax expense

11,970


13,553


13,881


13,475


12,539


12,756


11,210


10,303


9,909

Preferred stock dividends

6,792


6,791


6,791


6,792


6,791


6,791


6,791


6,791


6,792

Core earnings

$  39,777


$   43,392


$   44,922


$   45,188


$  42,162


$  38,884


$   34,413


$   33,392


$  30,748



















Reconciling items:


















(Losses)/gains on undesignated
financial derivatives due to fair value
changes

$     (359)


$     1,683


$      (836)


$     2,921


$    2,141


$      916


$     1,596


$     6,441


$    2,846

Gains/(losses) on hedging activities
due to fair value changes

2,604


3,002


(3,598)


3,210


(4,901)


(105)


(148)


(624)


428

Unrealized (losses)/gains on trading
assets

(87)


(14)


(37)


1,714


(57)


359


31


(757)


(285)

Net effects of amortization of
premiums/discounts and deferred gains
on assets consolidated at fair value

26


31


88


29


29


29


57


24


(62)

Net effects of terminations or net
settlements on financial derivatives

(1,505)


(192)


(800)


(79)


583


523


1,268


(3,522)


2,536

Income tax effect related to reconciling
items

(143)


(947)


1,089


(1,638)


464


(362)


(590)


(327)


(1,148)

Net income attributable to common
stockholders

$  40,313


$   46,955


$   40,828


$   51,345


$  40,421


$  40,244


$   36,627


$   34,627


$  35,063

 

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