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American Business Bank (AMBZ) reported a net income of $10.5 million for the first quarter of 2024, with a decrease in net interest income affecting earnings. Total deposits decreased by 5.4%, and total loans decreased by 0.3%. The bank aims to enhance margins and eliminate borrowings by focusing on core deposit growth. Despite margin pressure, the bank maintained a return on average assets of 1.08% and a return on average equity of 13.4% for the quarter. The provision for credit losses decreased, and the bank remains well-capitalized.

La American Business Bank (AMBZ) ha riportato un reddito netto di 10,5 milioni di dollari per il primo trimestre del 2024, con una riduzione del reddito netto da interessi che ha influenzato gli utili. I depositi totali sono diminuiti del 5,4% e i prestiti totali dello 0,3%. La banca mira a migliorare i margini ed eliminare i debiti concentrandosi sulla crescita dei depositi principali. Nonostante la pressione sui margini, la banca ha mantenuto un rendimento sugli asset medi dell'1,08% e un rendimento sul patrimonio medio del 13,4% per il trimestre. Le provvigioni per le perdite su crediti sono diminuite e la banca rimane ben capitalizzata.
American Business Bank (AMBZ) reportó unas ganancias netas de $10.5 millones para el primer trimestre de 2024, con una disminución en el ingreso neto por intereses afectando las ganancias. Los depósitos totales se redujeron en un 5.4%, y los préstamos totales en un 0.3%. El banco tiene como objetivo mejorar los márgenes y eliminar los endeudamientos enfocándose en el crecimiento de los depósitos núcleo. A pesar de la presión sobre los márgenes, el banco mantuvo un retorno sobre los activos promedio de 1.08% y un retorno sobre el patrimonio promedio del 13.4% para el trimestre. La provisión para pérdidas crediticias disminuyó, y el banco sigue estando bien capitalizado.
American Business Bank (AMBZ)는 2024년 1분기에 순수익 1050만 달러를 보고했으며, 순이자 소득 감소가 수익에 영향을 미쳤습니다. 총 예금은 5.4% 감소하고 총 대출은 0.3% 감소했습니다. 이 은행은 핵심 예금 성장에 집중함으로써 마진을 개선하고 차입금을 제거할 계획입니다. 마진 압박에도 불구하고, 은행은 분기 동안 평균 자산 수익률 1.08% 및 평균 자본 수익률 13.4%를 유지했습니다. 신용 손실 준비금이 감소했으며 은행은 잘 자본화되어 있습니다.
La American Business Bank (AMBZ) a déclaré un bénéfice net de 10,5 millions de dollars pour le premier trimestre de 2024, avec une baisse des revenus nets d'intérêts affectant les bénéfices. Les dépôts totaux ont diminué de 5,4% et les prêts totaux de 0,3%. La banque vise à améliorer les marges et à éliminer les emprunts en se concentrant sur la croissance des dépôts de base. Malgré la pression sur les marges, la banque a maintenu un retour sur les actifs moyens de 1,08% et un retour sur les capitaux propres moyens de 13,4% pour le trimestre. La provision pour pertes sur crédits a diminué et la banque reste bien capitalisée.
Die American Business Bank (AMBZ) meldete für das erste Quartal 2024 einen Nettogewinn von 10,5 Millionen Dollar, wobei ein Rückgang des Nettozinseneinkommens die Erträge beeinträchtigte. Die Gesamteinlagen sanken um 5,4% und die Gesamtkredite um 0,3%. Die Bank zielt darauf ab, die Margen zu verbessern und Verbindlichkeiten abzubauen, indem sie sich auf das Wachstum der Kerndepositen konzentriert. Trotz des Margendrucks hielt die Bank eine Rendite auf das durchschnittliche Vermögen von 1,08% und eine Rendite auf das durchschnittliche Eigenkapital von 13,4% für das Quartal. Die Rückstellung für Kreditverluste verringerte sich und die Bank bleibt gut kapitalisiert.
Positive
  • Net income of $10.5 million for the first quarter of 2024.

  • Provision for credit losses decreased in the first quarter.

  • Return on average assets of 1.08% and return on average equity of 13.4% for the quarter.

  • Focus on core deposit growth to enhance margins and eliminate borrowings.

  • A strong deposit pipeline of new customers for 2024.

Negative
  • Net interest income decreased by 5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.

  • Total deposits decreased by 5.4% in the first quarter.

  • Total loans decreased by 0.3% in the first quarter.

  • An increase in operating expenses quarter over quarter and year over year.

  • Margin pressure due to increased cost of deposits and borrowings.

Non-interest bearing demand deposits represent 48% of total deposits

First Quarter 2024 Highlights

  • Net income for the quarter totaled $10.5 million, or $1.13 per diluted share
  • Net interest margin contracted to 3.07% over prior quarter of 3.16%
  • Net yield on interest earning assets increased 7 basis points over the prior quarter
  • Total deposits decreased $188 million or 5.4% over prior quarter
  • Cost of average deposits of 1.24% compared with 1.17% in the prior quarter
  • Non-interest bearing demand deposits represent 48% of total deposits
  • Total loans decreased $7 million or 0.3% over prior quarter
  • Minimal past due loans
  • Total borrowings decreased $276 million or 57% over prior year
  • Tangible book value per share of $34.80
  • Continued status as well-capitalized, the highest regulatory category

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AMERICAN BUSINESS BANK (OTCQX: AMBZ) today reported net income of $10.5 million or $1.13 per fully diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 compared to $11.4 million or $1.23 per fully diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, and $13.1 million or $1.42 per fully diluted share for the quarter ending March 31, 2023, representing declines of 8% and 20%, respectively. The reduction in net income is primarily due to reduced net interest income.

“We remain focused on providing high touch community banking services to our business clients with a conservative risk approach. At its core, our business is solely reliant on spread income and the rapid rise in interest rates combined with an inverted yield curve has compressed the net interest margin. As is typical, in the 1st quarter our customers distributed funds for bonuses. Additionally, several of our larger clients took advantage of outside investment opportunities. As a result, despite adding new clients, total deposits declined compared to the prior quarter. Our goals for 2024 continue to be centered on building our outstanding core deposit franchise to eliminate borrowings and enhance margins. There is a strong deposit pipeline of new customers and the cost of deposits seems to be accelerating at a slower pace. The key to our success in 2024 is the continued generation of new clients and we are well positioned to do so.

“The one area the Bank can control is expenses, operating expenses increased 0.9% quarter over quarter and 3.7% year over year. Despite experiencing margin pressure, the Bank still achieved a return on average assets of 1.08% and a return on average equity of 13.4% for the quarter.

“We continue to deliver superior service with the goal of being the premier relationship-banking franchise for small to mid-size businesses in Southern California.” commented Leon Blankstein, ABB’s CEO and Director.

For the quarter ending March 31, 2024, net interest income was $29 million, representing a 5% decrease over the fourth quarter of 2023. Net interest income was negatively impacted by the increase in the cost of deposits and borrowings exceeding the increase in interest earned on loans and securities. The cost of deposits was the largest contributor to the decrease in net interest income as compared to the prior year quarter. For the quarter ending March 31, 2024, the cost of deposits was 1.24% representing an increase of 7 bps compared to the quarter ending December 31, 2023.

The provision for credit losses was $0.2 million in the quarter, a decrease from the prior quarter. The decrease in provision was a result of a reduction in the loan portfolio along with net recoveries of $0.1 million offset by an increase in the reserve for unfunded loan commitments mainly due to a decrease in line utilization. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of loans was 1.10% at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Net Interest Margin

Net interest margin for the first quarter of 2024 decreased to 3.07% from 3.16% for the fourth quarter of 2023 primarily due to an increase in average borrowings. Net interest margin for the first quarter of 2024 decreased to 3.07% from 3.38% for the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to an increase in the cost of deposits and a decline in the ratio of average non-interest bearing deposits to total deposits. As of March 31, 2024, 63% of the loan portfolio was fixed rate with a weighted average remaining life of 74 months. Of the variable rate loans, approximately 46% are indexed to prime of which $381 million are adjustable within 90 days of a change in prime.

Net Interest Income

For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, net interest income decreased by $1.5 million, or 5%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 primarily due to an increase in borrowings. For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, net interest income decreased by $2.5 million, or 8%, compared to the first quarter of 2023. The decrease compared to prior year quarter is primarily due to a change in the mix of deposits from non-interest bearing deposits to interest bearing deposits. The Loan to Deposit ratio was 78% and 81% as of March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Provision for Credit Losses

The following table presents details of the provision for credit losses for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
March 31,
2023
(Figures in $000s)
 
Addition (recapture) to allowance for loan losses

$

(226

)

$

1,049

 

$

313

Addition (recapture) to reserve for unfunded loan commitments

 

438

 

 

(490

)

 

150

Total loan-related provision

$

212

 

$

559

 

$

463

 
Addition to allowance for held-to-maturity securities

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

Total provision for credit losses

$

212

 

$

559

 

$

463

Non-Interest Income

The decrease in non-interest income compared to the prior quarter and compared to the prior year quarter is primarily due a reduction in the gain on sales of SBA loans. In 2023, seasoned SBA loans were sold unlike in 2024 where only current production was sold.

Non-Interest Expense

For the quarter ending March 31, 2024, total non-interest expense increased $0.2 million compared to the prior quarter and increased $0.6 million compared to the prior year quarter. The increase compared to the prior quarter and prior year quarter is primarily due to an increase in salaries and employee benefits as bonuses and commissions fluctuated with actual results between the periods. The efficiency ratio of 54% for the first quarter of 2024 increased compared to 48% for the fourth quarter of 2023 and 47% for the first quarter of 2023. The first quarter of 2024 is more typical of the Bank’s quarterly non-interest expense.

There were 233 full time equivalent employees at March 31, 2024 compared to 224 a year ago and 233 at December 31, 2023. The Bank has 40 relationship managers in eight offices representing a decrease of one from a year ago and from the prior quarter.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate was 27.9% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, 27.6% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, and 27.1% for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Balance Sheet

For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, total loans decreased $7 million, or 0.3% compared to the prior quarter. The majority of this decline was in Commercial and industrial (C&I) loans mainly as a result of a decrease in line utilization. At March 31, 2024, the utilization rate for the Bank’s commercial lines of credit decreased to 26% from 27% at December 31, 2023. The decline in C&I was offset by loan growth in Commercial real estate (CRE) loans.

 
March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
(Figures in $000s)
RE - Owner occupied

$

1,120,822

$

1,111,476

RE - Non owner occupied

 

718,439

 

722,531

Construction & Land

 

62,359

 

50,078

Total CRE Loans

$

1,901,621

$

1,884,085

The following table is the composition of the Owner occupied and Non owner occupied CRE loans by collateral type:

as of March 31, 2024
Owner occupied Non owner occupied
(Figures in $000s)
Industrial

$

693,253

$

298,339

Office

 

166,758

 

99,516

Retail

 

22,349

 

183,539

Automobile Service Facilities

 

66,709

 

17,759

Contractor's Yard

 

60,427

 

8,302

Other

 

27,379

 

36,292

Miscellaneous

 

83,946

 

74,692

Total

$

1,120,822

$

718,439

Total investment securities declined to $1.2 billion at March 31, 2024, which include $561 million or 45% in held-to-maturity (HTM) securities based on book value. As of March 31, 2024, the duration of the available-for-sale (AFS) securities portfolio was 5.8 years, an increase from 5.7 years as of December 31, 2023 and 5.5 years as of March 31, 2023. Accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCI) increased to $79.6 million as of March 31, 2024 from $70.7 million as of December 31, 2023 as market rates relevant to securities pricing increased. The duration on the held-to-maturity portfolio, which consists primarily of municipal securities, is 7.8 years. As of March 31, 2024, the unrealized after tax loss on HTM securities was $72 million.

During the first quarter of 2024, deposits declined by $188 million or 5% to $3.3 billion. The Bank has lost minimal relationships due to the turbulence in the banking industry this last year. Since January 1, 2024, new deposit relationships have totaled approximately $5.6 million in deposits from 26 new clients. The Bank’s off-balance sheet products of treasury securities held for clients increased by $25 million during the first quarter of 2024 to $247 million and declined by $31 million from prior year quarter. The Bank has no brokered deposits nor internet solicited deposits.

During the first quarter of 2024, total assets decreased $26.5 million, or 0.7%, total loans declined $7 million, or 0.3%, total deposits decreased by $188 million, or 5%, and borrowings increased by $155 million.

The Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Term Funding Program ended March 11, 2024; however, $180 million is outstanding with a maturity date of March 11, 2025 at a rate of 5.4%. Including the outstanding FRTB borrowing, and also under the FRB discount window and loans pledged at the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, the Bank has $1.7 billion in borrowing capacity as of March 31, 2024.

Asset Quality

The following table presents asset quality overview as of the dates indicated:

March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
(Figures in $000s)
Non-performing assets (NPA)

$

7,440

 

$

7,859

 

Loans 90+ Days Past Due and Still Accruing

 

-

 

 

-

 

Total NPA

$

7,440

 

$

7,859

 

 
NPA as a % of total assets

 

0.19

%

 

0.20

%

 
Past Due as a % of total Loans

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

Criticized as a % of total Loans

 

5.67

%

 

5.95

%

Classified as a % of total Loans

 

0.88

%

 

0.29

%

During the first quarter, non-performing assets (NPAs) decreased by $0.4 million to $7.4 million mainly due to a paydown of one loan and a $99,000 charge off of one loan relationship. As of March 31, 2024, NPAs have a $333 thousand allowance on individually evaluated loans related to one residential real estate loan relationship and seven C&I non-performing loan relationships of which the majority have a partial guarantee by the state of California or the SBA. Criticized loans reflect an overall deterioration in contractors impacted by an increase in labor and material costs. The construction industry related loans represent 15% of the loan portfolio. The increase in classified loans is due to one loan that is fully secured by industrial real estate.

The loan portfolio has approximately 10% in office collateral of which the majority is owner-occupied, and substantially all are three stories or under and are all located in suburban markets.

The following table represents the allowance for credit losses for loans as of and for the dates and periods indicated:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
March 31,
2023
(Figures in $000s)
Balance, beginning of period

$

28,460

 

$

27,601

 

$

29,635

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - CECL

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(3,885

)

Charge-offs

 

(99

)

 

(200

)

 

-

 

Recoveries

 

200

 

 

10

 

 

10

 

Net (charge-offs) / recoveries

$

101

 

$

(190

)

$

10

 

Provision

 

(226

)

 

1,049

 

 

313

 

Balance, end of period

$

28,335

 

$

28,460

 

$

26,073

 

 
Allowance as a % of loans

 

1.10

%

 

1.10

%

 

1.05

%

The allowance for credit losses for loans declined to $28.3 million during the first quarter of 2024 primarily as a result of a decline in the loan portfolio. There was a $99,000 charge off on the unguaranteed portion related to a state guaranteed loan in the first quarter of 2024 compared to no charge offs in the prior year quarter. The Bank recovered in the first quarter of 2024 the loan that had been charged off in the prior quarter. The Bank has one $229 thousand restructured SBA guaranteed loan involving a borrower experiencing financial difficulty.

ABOUT AMERICAN BUSINESS BANK

American Business Bank, headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, offers a wide range of financial services to the business marketplace. Clients include wholesalers, manufacturers, service businesses, professionals and non-profits. American Business Bank has seven Loan Production Offices in strategic locations including: North Orange County in Anaheim, Orange County in Irvine, South Bay in Torrance, San Fernando Valley in Woodland Hills, Riverside County in Corona, Inland Empire in Ontario and LA Coastal in Long Beach.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This communication contains certain forward-looking information about American Business Bank that is intended to be covered by the safe harbor for “forward-looking statements” provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include future financial and operating results, expectations, intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are based on information available at the time of this communication and are based on current beliefs and expectations of the Bank’s management and are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including various risk factors. We are under no obligation (and expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

American Business Bank
Figures in $000, except share and per share amounts
 
BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
 
March December March

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2023

 

Assets:
Cash and Due from Banks

$

52,198

 

$

32,354

 

$

43,642

 

Interest Earning Deposits in Other Financial Institutions

 

10,368

 

 

10,804

 

 

9,732

 

 
Investment Securities:
US Agencies

 

85,678

 

 

91,226

 

 

114,081

 

Mortgage Backed Securities

 

394,124

 

 

413,870

 

 

442,375

 

State and Municipals

 

86,535

 

 

91,949

 

 

100,791

 

Corporate Bonds

 

13,870

 

 

14,157

 

 

14,347

 

Securities Available-for-Sale, at Fair Value

 

580,207

 

 

611,202

 

 

671,594

 

Mortgage Backed Securities

 

176,317

 

 

178,985

 

 

187,850

 

State and Municipals

 

384,612

 

 

390,184

 

 

393,459

 

Allowance for Credit Losses, Held-To-Maturity

 

(55

)

 

(55

)

 

(55

)

Securities Held-to-Maturity, at Amortized Cost,

 

560,874

 

 

569,114

 

 

581,254

 

Net of Allowance for Credit Losses
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at Cost

 

15,000

 

 

15,000

 

 

15,000

 

Total Investment Securities

 

1,156,081

 

 

1,195,316

 

 

1,267,848

 

Loans Receivable:
Commercial Real Estate

 

1,901,621

 

 

1,884,085

 

 

1,801,897

 

Commercial and Industrial

 

470,294

 

 

491,698

 

 

491,065

 

Residential Real Estate

 

194,059

 

 

197,281

 

 

175,099

 

Installment and Other

 

6,685

 

 

6,577

 

 

9,665

 

Total Loans Receivable

 

2,572,659

 

 

2,579,641

 

 

2,477,726

 

Allowance for Credit Losses

 

(28,335

)

 

(28,460

)

 

(26,073

)

Loans Receivable, Net

 

2,544,324

 

 

2,551,181

 

 

2,451,653

 

Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Net

 

4,380

 

 

4,589

 

 

5,334

 

Bank/Corporate Owned Life Insurance

 

29,185

 

 

28,898

 

 

27,863

 

Other Assets

 

79,639

 

 

79,582

 

 

73,047

 

Total Assets

$

3,876,175

 

$

3,902,724

 

$

3,879,119

 

 
Liabilities:
Non-Interest Bearing Demand Deposits

$

1,601,795

 

$

1,699,560

 

$

1,708,750

 

Interest Bearing Transaction Accounts

 

367,903

 

 

388,152

 

 

276,059

 

Money Market and Savings Deposits

 

1,083,008

 

 

1,145,389

 

 

997,720

 

Certificates of Deposit

 

256,309

 

 

264,312

 

 

93,624

 

Total Deposits

 

3,309,015

 

 

3,497,413

 

 

3,076,153

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances / Other Borrowings

 

210,000

 

 

55,000

 

 

486,000

 

Other Liabilities

 

41,186

 

 

36,257

 

 

37,285

 

Total Liabilities

$

3,560,201

 

$

3,588,670

 

$

3,599,438

 

 
Shareholders' Equity:
Common Stock

$

208,336

 

$

208,048

 

$

205,791

 

Retained Earnings

 

187,243

 

 

176,747

 

 

145,865

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss)

 

(79,605

)

 

(70,741

)

 

(71,975

)

Total Shareholders' Equity

$

315,974

 

$

314,054

 

$

279,681

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$

3,876,175

 

$

3,902,724

 

$

3,879,119

 

 
Standby Letters of Credit

$

43,810

 

$

43,178

 

$

40,641

 

 
Per Share Information:
Common Shares Outstanding

 

9,078,782

 

 

9,041,911

 

 

8,998,695

 

Book Value Per Share

$

34.80

 

$

34.73

 

$

31.08

 

Tangible Book Value Per Share

$

34.80

 

$

34.73

 

$

31.08

 

 
American Business Bank
Figures in $000, except share and per share amounts
 
INCOME STATEMENTS (unaudited)
For the three months ended:
March December March

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2023

 

Interest Income:
Interest and Fees on Loans

$

33,664

 

$

33,185

 

$

29,743

 

Interest on Investment Securities

 

7,658

 

 

7,794

 

 

7,861

 

Interest on Interest Earning Deposits
in Other Financial Institutions

 

250

 

 

623

 

 

208

 

Total Interest Income

 

41,572

 

 

41,602

 

 

37,812

 

 
Interest Expense:
Interest on Interest Bearing Transaction Accounts

 

1,002

 

 

1,011

 

 

231

 

Interest on Money Market and Savings Deposits

 

7,265

 

 

7,027

 

 

2,230

 

Interest on Certificates of Deposits

 

2,288

 

 

2,443

 

 

267

 

Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
and Other Borrowings

 

1,598

 

 

171

 

 

3,086

 

Total Interest Expense

 

12,153

 

 

10,652

 

 

5,814

 

 
Net Interest Income

 

29,419

 

 

30,950

 

 

31,998

 

Provision for Credit Losses

 

212

 

 

559

 

 

463

 

Net Interest Income after Provision for Credit Losses

 

29,207

 

 

30,391

 

 

31,535

 

 
Non-Interest Income:
Deposit Fees

 

988

 

 

941

 

 

1,023

 

International Fees

 

406

 

 

419

 

 

269

 

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investment Securities, Net

 

(110

)

 

(418

)

 

(211

)

Gain on Sale of SBA Loans, Net

 

57

 

 

-

 

 

611

 

Bank/Corporate Owned Life Insurance Income (Expense)

 

287

 

 

498

 

 

195

 

Other

 

487

 

 

494

 

 

706

 

Total Non-Interest Income

 

2,115

 

 

1,934

 

 

2,593

 

 
Non-Interest Expense:
Salaries and Employee Benefits

 

11,649

 

 

11,182

 

 

11,338

 

Occupancy and Equipment

 

1,209

 

 

1,207

 

 

1,192

 

Professional Services

 

1,963

 

 

2,084

 

 

1,919

 

Promotion Expenses

 

528

 

 

708

 

 

441

 

Other

 

1,424

 

 

1,444

 

 

1,281

 

Total Non-Interest Expense

 

16,773

 

 

16,625

 

 

16,171

 

 
Earnings before income taxes

 

14,549

 

 

15,700

 

 

17,957

 

Income Tax Expense

 

4,052

 

 

4,326

 

 

4,872

 

 
NET INCOME

$

10,497

 

$

11,374

 

$

13,085

 

 
Per Share Information:
Earnings Per Share - Basic

$

1.14

 

$

1.23

 

$

1.43

 

 
Earnings Per Share - Diluted

$

1.13

 

$

1.23

 

$

1.42

 

 
Weighted Average Shares - Basic

 

9,237,317

 

 

9,221,219

 

 

9,153,915

 

 
Weighted Average Shares - Diluted

 

9,293,818

 

 

9,264,224

 

 

9,228,602

 

 
American Business Bank
Figures in $000
 
QUARTERLY AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND YIELD ANALYSIS (unaudited)
 
 
For the three months ended:
March 2024 December 2023
Average Interest Average Average Interest Average
Balance Inc/Exp Yield/Rate Balance Inc/Exp Yield/Rate
Interest Earning Assets:
Interest Earning Deposits in Other Financial Institutions

$

19,252

$

250

5.23

%

$

46,030

$

623

5.37

%

 
Investment Securities:
US Agencies

 

89,024

 

1,285

5.77

%

 

94,837

 

1,327

5.60

%

Mortgage Backed Securities

 

674,033

 

3,199

1.90

%

 

684,903

 

3,246

1.90

%

State and Municipals

 

485,036

 

2,656

2.19

%

 

493,806

 

2,720

2.20

%

Corporate Bonds

 

16,250

 

188

4.64

%

 

16,250

 

189

4.64

%

Securities Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity

 

1,264,343

 

7,328

2.32

%

 

1,289,796

 

7,482

2.32

%

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

 

15,000

 

330

8.79

%

 

15,000

 

312

8.32

%

Total Investment Securities

 

1,279,343

 

7,658

2.39

%

 

1,304,796

 

7,794

2.39

%

Loans Receivable:
Commercial Real Estate

 

1,878,384

 

22,817

4.89

%

 

1,853,087

 

22,354

4.79

%

Commercial and Industrial

 

471,147

 

7,740

6.61

%

 

479,580

 

7,853

6.50

%

Residential Real Estate

 

196,176

 

3,044

6.24

%

 

187,505

 

2,916

6.17

%

Installment and Other

 

9,235

 

63

2.74

%

 

9,250

 

62

2.64

%

Total Loans Receivable

 

2,554,942

 

33,664

5.30

%

 

2,529,422

 

33,185

5.21

%

Total Interest Earning Assets

$

3,853,537

$

41,572

4.27

%

$

3,880,248

$

41,602

4.20

%

 
Liabilities:
Non-Interest Bearing Demand Deposits

 

1,647,928

 

-

0.00

%

 

1,799,457

 

-

0.00

%

Interest Bearing Transaction Accounts

 

382,086

 

1,002

1.05

%

 

372,990

 

1,011

1.08

%

Money Market and Savings Deposits

 

1,125,101

 

7,265

2.60

%

 

1,120,271

 

7,027

2.49

%

Certificates of Deposit

 

255,490

 

2,288

3.60

%

 

266,120

 

2,443

3.64

%

Total Deposits

 

3,410,605

 

10,555

1.24

%

 

3,558,838

 

10,481

1.17

%

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances / Other Borrowings

 

123,022

 

1,598

5.22

%

 

11,848

 

171

5.72

%

Total Interest Bearing Deposits and Borrowings

 

1,885,699

 

12,153

2.59

%

 

1,771,229

 

10,652

2.39

%

Total Deposits and Borrowings

$

3,533,627

$

12,153

1.38

%

$

3,570,686

$

10,652

1.18

%

 
Net Interest Income

$

29,419

$

30,950

Net Interest Rate Spread

2.89

%

3.02

%

Net Interest Margin

3.07

%

3.16

%

 
American Business Bank
Figures in $000
 
QUARTERLY AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND YIELD ANALYSIS (unaudited)
 
 
For the three months ended:
March 2024 March 2023
Average Interest Average Average Interest Average
Balance Inc/Exp Yield/Rate Balance Inc/Exp Yield/Rate
Interest Earning Assets:
Interest Earning Deposits in Other Financial Institutions

$

19,252

$

250

5.23

%

$

18,945

$

208

4.45

%

 
Investment Securities:
US Agencies

 

89,024

 

1,285

5.77

%

 

118,463

 

1,203

4.06

%

Mortgage Backed Securities

 

674,033

 

3,199

1.90

%

 

719,422

 

3,417

1.90

%

State and Municipals

 

485,036

 

2,656

2.19

%

 

505,910

 

2,792

2.21

%

Corporate Bonds

 

16,250

 

188

4.64

%

 

16,250

 

184

4.52

%

Securities Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity

 

1,264,343

 

7,328

2.32

%

 

1,360,045

 

7,596

2.23

%

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

 

15,000

 

330

8.79

%

 

15,000

 

265

7.07

%

Total Investment Securities

 

1,279,343

 

7,658

2.39

%

 

1,375,045

 

7,861

2.29

%

Loans Receivable:
Commercial Real Estate

 

1,878,384

 

22,817

4.89

%

 

1,757,142

 

19,630

4.53

%

Commercial and Industrial

 

471,147

 

7,740

6.61

%

 

509,396

 

7,587

6.04

%

Residential Real Estate

 

196,176

 

3,044

6.24

%

 

175,030

 

2,440

5.65

%

Installment and Other

 

9,235

 

63

2.74

%

 

7,475

 

86

4.65

%

Total Loans Receivable

 

2,554,942

 

33,664

5.30

%

 

2,449,043

 

29,743

4.93

%

Total Interest Earning Assets

$

3,853,537

$

41,572

4.27

%

$

3,843,033

$

37,812

3.94

%

 
Liabilities:
Non-Interest Bearing Demand Deposits

 

1,647,928

 

-

0.00

%

 

1,832,495

 

-

0.00

%

Interest Bearing Transaction Accounts

 

382,086

 

1,002

1.05

%

 

285,939

 

231

0.33

%

Money Market and Savings Deposits

 

1,125,101

 

7,265

2.60

%

 

1,133,697

 

2,230

0.80

%

Certificates of Deposit

 

255,490

 

2,288

3.60

%

 

64,162

 

267

1.69

%

Total Deposits

 

3,410,605

 

10,555

1.24

%

 

3,316,293

 

2,728

0.33

%

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances / Other Borrowings

 

123,022

 

1,598

5.22

%

 

257,711

 

3,086

4.86

%

Total Interest Bearing Deposits and Borrowings

 

1,885,699

 

12,153

2.59

%

 

1,741,509

 

5,814

1.35

%

Total Deposits and Borrowings

$

3,533,627

$

12,153

1.38

%

$

3,574,003

$

5,814

0.66

%

 
Net Interest Income

$

29,419

$

31,998

Net Interest Rate Spread

2.89

%

3.28

%

Net Interest Margin

3.07

%

3.38

%

 
American Business Bank
Figures in $000
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA (unaudited)
 
 
 
March December March

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2023

 

Performance Ratios:
Quarterly:
Return on Average Assets (ROAA)

 

1.08

%

 

1.17

%

 

1.35

%

Return on Average Equity (ROAE)

 

13.42

%

 

16.05

%

 

19.54

%

Efficiency Ratio

 

54.39

%

 

48.45

%

 

46.90

%

 
Year-to-Date
Return on Average Assets (ROAA)

 

1.08

%

 

1.13

%

 

1.35

%

Return on Average Equity (ROAE)

 

13.42

%

 

15.70

%

 

19.54

%

Efficiency Ratio

 

54.39

%

 

50.82

%

 

46.90

%

 
Capital Adequacy:
Total Risk Based Capital Ratio

 

12.62

%

 

12.37

%

 

12.56

%

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio

 

11.72

%

 

11.47

%

 

11.65

%

Tier 1 Risk Based Capital Ratio

 

11.72

%

 

11.47

%

 

11.65

%

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

 

9.99

%

 

9.64

%

 

8.90

%

Tangible Common Equity / Tangible Assets

 

8.15

%

 

8.05

%

 

7.21

%

 
Asset Quality Overview
Non-Performing Loans

$

7,440

 

$

7,859

 

$

6,000

 

Loans 90+ Days Past Due and Still Accruing

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

Total Non-Performing Loans

 

7,440

 

 

7,859

 

 

6,000

 

 
Loans Modified with Financial Difficulty

$

229

 

$

231

 

$

-

 

 
Other Real Estate Owned

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 
ACL / Loans Receivable

 

1.10

%

 

1.10

%

 

1.05

%

Non-Performing Loans / Total Loans Receivable

 

0.29

%

 

0.30

%

 

0.24

%

Non-Performing Assets / Total Assets

 

0.19

%

 

0.20

%

 

0.15

%

Net Charge-Offs (Recoveries) quarterly

$

(101

)

$

190

 

$

(10

)

Net Charge-Offs (Recoveries) year-to-date

$

(101

)

$

344

 

$

(10

)

Net Charge-Offs (Recoveries) year-to-date / Average Loans Receivable

 

(0.00

%)

 

0.01

%

 

(0.00

%)

 

Karen Schoenbaum

EVP/CFO

(213) 430-4000

www.americanbb.bank

Source: American Business Bank

FAQ

What was American Business Bank's net income for the first quarter of 2024?

American Business Bank reported a net income of $10.5 million for the first quarter of 2024.

How did total deposits change in the first quarter?

Total deposits decreased by 5.4% in the first quarter.

What was the provision for credit losses in the first quarter of 2024?

The provision for credit losses was $0.2 million in the first quarter.

What was the return on average assets for American Business Bank in the first quarter of 2024?

The return on average assets was 1.08% for the quarter.

What is the stock symbol for American Business Bank?

The stock symbol for American Business Bank is AMBZ.

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