Berkshire Hills Reports a Solid Second Quarter Net Income of $24.0 million, or $0.57 Per Share

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Berkshire Hills Bancorp (NYSE: BHLB) reported solid Q2 2024 results with net income of $24.0 million, or $0.57 per share. Operating EPS increased 12% to $0.55, driven by 3% growth in operating revenue and a 2% decrease in operating expenses. Key highlights include:

- Net interest margin improved to 3.20%, up 5 basis points
- Net loan charge-offs were low at 7 basis points annualized
- Loan growth of $143 million, primarily in commercial loans
- Efficiency ratio improved to 63.4% from 66.3%
- Tangible book value per share increased to $23.18

The company completed the consolidation of three branch offices and remains on track to conclude the sale of ten offices in H2 2024. Berkshire also bolstered its cash management and government banking capabilities through promotions and new hires.

Positive

• Net income increased to $24.0 million, or $0.57 per share
• Operating EPS grew 12% to $0.55
• Operating revenue increased 3% quarter-over-quarter
• Operating expenses decreased 2% quarter-over-quarter
• Net interest margin improved by 5 basis points to 3.20%
• Loan growth of $143 million, primarily in commercial loans
• Efficiency ratio improved to 63.4% from 66.3%
• Tangible book value per share increased to $23.18 from $22.84
• Low net loan charge-offs at 7 basis points annualized

Negative

• Total deposits decreased by $262 million to $9.62 billion
• Non-interest bearing deposits decreased by $40 million
• Time deposits decreased by $56 million

Insights

Financial Analyst

Berkshire Hills Bancorp's second quarter results present a mixed but overall positive performance. Notably, the company reported a net income of $24.0 million or $0.57 per share, a significant improvement from the prior quarter's net loss of $20.2 million. An increase in Operating EPS by 12% to $0.55 is a positive financial indicator, driven by loan growth and higher fee income. Operating revenue increased by 3%, while operating expenses decreased by 2%, leading to a notable improvement in the efficiency ratio from 66.3% to 63.4%. These figures indicate enhanced operational efficiency and cost management.

Moreover, the net interest margin (NIM) increased by 5 basis points to 3.20%, reflecting better asset yields. However, it's worth noting that net interest income is still down compared to the same period last year. On the asset quality front, the decline in net loan charge-offs to 7 basis points and non-performing loans to 0.23% of total loans reflects sound credit quality. Although deposits decreased, which could be a concern, the overall reduction in non-interest expenses and the strong capital ratios, including a 14.1% total risk-based capital ratio, portray a stable financial position. Retail investors should consider this stability but remain cautious about the deposit trends.

Market Research Analyst

Berkshire Hills Bancorp's strategic moves, including the consolidation of three branch offices and the planned sale of ten offices, indicate a strategic shift towards optimizing operations and managing costs. These consolidations are part of a broader trend in the banking industry to enhance digital services and reduce physical branch dependency. Additionally, the promotion of Brett Brbovic to CFO signals internal continuity and stability, which is typically favorable for stakeholders. The recognition by TIME as one of America's Best Mid-Size Companies 2024 enhances the bank’s public image, potentially increasing investor confidence.

However, the reduction in total deposits by $262 million could be a potential red flag suggesting possible customer attrition or shifting market dynamics. The decline in non-interest-bearing deposits also suggests a change in depositor behavior which could impact the bank's future liquidity management. While the increase in loan balances is positive, the market should closely monitor the bank's ability to maintain deposit growth to fund these loans. Retail investors should weigh these strategic shifts and market trends when evaluating their investment decisions.

Operating EPS of $0.55 increased 12% linked quarter 

• Operating revenue increased 3% linked quarter
• Operating expense decreased 2% linked quarter
• Net interest margin 3.20%, increased 5 basis points linked quarter
• Net loan charge-offs were 7 basis points annualized

BOSTON, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB) today reported results for the second quarter of 2024. These results along with comparison periods are summarized below:

($ in millions, except per share data)		Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2024		Mar. 31, 2024		June 30, 2023
Net income (loss)	$	24.0	$	(20.2)	$	23.9
Per share		0.57		(0.47)		0.55
Operating earnings1		23.2		20.9		23.9
Per share		0.55		0.49		0.55
Net interest income, non FTE	$	88.5	$	88.1	$	92.8
Net interest income, FTE		90.5		90.1		94.7
Net interest margin, FTE		3.20 %		3.15 %		3.24 %
Non-interest income		20.1		(32.6)		17.1
Operating non-interest income1		20.1		17.3		17.1
Non-interest expense	$	70.9	$	76.0	$	74.0
Operating non-interest expense1		71.3		72.4		74.0
Efficiency ratio1		63.4 %		66.3 %		63.6 %
Average balances2
Loans	$	9,214	$	9,059	$	8,791
Deposits		9,779		9,978		9,568
Period-end balances2
Loans		9,284		9,144		8,882
Deposits		10,095		10,368		10,068
1. See non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation to GAAP measures beginning on page 12. 2. Loans and deposits in 2Q24 include balances held for sale in branch transaction of $57 million and $483 million respectively (average), and $55 million and $474 million (end of period). These balances in 1Q24 were $18 million and $149 million respectively (average), and $58 million and $485 million (end of period).

Berkshire CEO Nitin Mhatre stated, "Operating income advanced for the second consecutive quarter and we benefited from loan growth, credit quality, and expense management.  The consolidation of three branch offices was completed, bringing our branch count to 93, and we remain on target to conclude the pending sale of ten offices in the second half of the year.  Berkshire bolstered its cash management and government banking capabilities through promotions and new hires, and Brett Brbovic was promoted to CFO from his position as Chief Accounting Officer. Brett will continue our forward momentum supported by the strong team that he has built over his many years at Berkshire. Finally, I'm proud that TIME named us one of America's Best Mid-Size Companies 2024 recognizing our progress on financial performance, employee satisfaction and commitment to sustainability."

Mr. Brbovic added, "The margin increase benefited from loan growth and impacts from prior quarter securities sales.  Net interest income increased $392 thousand linked quarter, following several quarters of decreases.  Operating non-interest income increased $2.8 million, primarily due to higher gain on SBA loans.  The loan loss provision increased by approximately $500 thousand, supporting loan growth and increasing the credit loss allowance to 1.22% of total loans.  Linked quarter operating expenses decreased $1.1 million due primarily to lower compensation and occupancy expense. The efficiency ratio improved to 63.4% from 66.3%. Capital ratios remained strong, with the tangible common equity ratio remaining unchanged at 8.2%."

			As of and For the Three Months Ended
			June 30, 2024		Mar. 31, 2024		June 30, 2023
Asset Quality
Net loan charge-offs to average loans			0.07 %		0.18 %		0.26 %
Non-performing loans to total loans			0.23 %		0.24 %		0.32 %
Returns
Return on average assets			0.82 %		(0.69) %		0.79 %
Operating return on average assets1			0.79 %		0.71 %		0.79 %
Return on tangible common equity1			9.99 %		(7.73) %		10.09 %
Operating return on tangible common equity1			9.65 %		8.73 %		10.09 %
Capital Ratios2
Tangible common equity/tangible assets1			8.2 %		8.2 %		7.9 %
Tier 1 leverage			9.6 %		9.5 %		9.6 %
Common equity Tier 1			11.6 %		11.6 %		12.1 %
Tier 1 risk-based			11.8 %		11.8 %		12.3 %
Total risk-based			14.1 %		14.0 %		14.4 %
1. See non-GAAP measures and reconciliation to GAAP beginning on page 12. All performance ratios are annualized and are based on average balance sheet amounts, where applicable. 2. Presented as estimated for June 30, 2024 and actual for the remaining periods.

Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB) is the parent company of Berkshire Bank, a relationship-driven, community-focused bank with $12.2 billion in assets and 93 financial centers in New England and New York. Berkshire is headquartered in Boston and offers commercial, retail, wealth, and private banking solutions.

2Q 2024 Financial Highlights (comparisons are to the prior quarter unless otherwise noted).

Income Statement. GAAP income was $24.0 million, or $0.57 per share. Operating earnings totaled $23.2 million, or $0.55 per share. GAAP results improved from a loss in the prior quarter which included a non-operating loss on the sale of securities. Operating EPS improved 12% due to loan growth, higher fee income, and lower operating expenses.

• Net interest income totaled $88.5 million in 2Q24 compared to $88.1 million in 1Q24.
• Net interest margin increased 5 basis points linked quarter to 3.20% reflecting the benefit of loan growth and securities sales.
  • The earning asset yield increased 13 basis points.
    • The loan yield increased 5 basis points.
  • The cost of funds increased 8 basis points.
    • The cost of deposits increased 6 basis points.
• Provision for credit losses on loans totaled $6.5 million.
  • Allowance for credit losses on loans increased $4.8 million.
  • Net loan charge-offs totaled $1.7 million.
  • Net annualized loan charge-off ratio of 0.07%, down sequentially for last six quarters.
• GAAP and operating non-interest income totaled $20.1 million. Operating non-interest income increased $2.8 million linked quarter.
  • Gain on SBA loan sales increased $1.6 million to a five quarter high of $3.3 million
• Non-interest expense totaled $70.9 million on a GAAP basis and $71.3 million on an operating basis. Operating non-interest expense decreased $1.1 million linked quarter.
  • Compensation and benefits expense decreased $609 thousand.
  • Occupancy and equipment expense decreased $634 thousand.
  • The efficiency ratio was 63.4% compared to 66.3% linked quarter.
• Income tax expense was $7.2 million and the effective tax rate was 23.1%.

Loans. Total loans increased $143 million to $9.23 billion due to commercial loan growth. Problem loans decreased and the allowance for credit losses increased.

• Commercial real estate loans increased $113 million to $4.71 billion.
• Commercial and industrial loans increased $37 million to $1.42 billion.
• Residential mortgage loans decreased $2 million to $2.67 billion. Loans held for sale included $47 million of seasoned mortgages pending sale (not related to the pending NY branch sale).
• Consumer loans decreased $5 million to $425 million.
• Included in assets held for sale were loans related to the branch sale totaling $55 million at period-end.
• The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.22% at June 30, 2024, compared to 1.18% at prior quarter-end.  Annualized net charge-offs were 0.07% of loans in the quarter.
• Non-performing loans to total loans was 0.23% at June 30, 2024, down from 0.24% at prior quarter-end.

Deposits. Total deposits decreased $262 million to $9.62 billion. 

• Non-interest bearing deposits decreased $40 million to $2.22 billion.
• Non-maturity interest bearing deposits decreased $166 million to $5.05 billion.
• Time deposits decreased $56 million to $2.35 billion.
• Excluded from total deposits were branch sale deposits totaling $474 million at period-end, which were included in liabilities held for sale.

Equity. Total shareholders' equity increased by $3 million to $1.01 billion. The Company repurchased approximately 612 thousand shares totaling $13 million during the second quarter. Tangible book value per share advanced to $23.18 from $22.84.

2Q 2024 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Highlights

• Berkshire expanded its Down Payment Assistance Program to help qualifying buyers achieve their dream of homeownership.
• More than 1,000 Berkshire employees participated in 50 volunteer projects contributing more than 4,600 hours of service as part of Xtraordinary Day, the bank's annual day of service.
• Berkshire maintained its top quartile environmental, social and governance performance in the banking sector and was recognized among TIME's America's Best Mid-Size Companies 2024.

Conference Call and Investor Presentation. Berkshire will conduct a conference call/webcast at 9:00 a.m. eastern time on Thursday, July 18, 2024 to discuss results for the quarter and provide guidance about expected future results. Instructions for listening to the call may be found at the Company's website at ir.berkshirebank.com. Additional materials relating to the call may also be accessed at this website. The call will be archived at the website and will be available for an extended period of time.

Forward Looking Statements:  This document contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can identify these statements from the use of the words "may," "will," "should," "could," "would," "plan," "potential," "estimate," "project," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "expect," "remain," "target" and similar expressions. There are many factors that could cause actual results to differ significantly from expectations described in the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of such factors, please see Berkshire's most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our expectations only as of the date of this document. Berkshire does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements.

INVESTOR CONTACT
Kevin Conn
Investor Relations
617.641.9206
kaconn@berkshirebank.com 

MEDIA CONTACT
Gary Levante
Corporate Communications
413.447.1737
glevante@berkshirebank.com

BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (1)
			At or for the Quarters Ended
			June 30,		March 31,		Dec. 31,		Sept. 30,		June 30,
			2024		2024		2023		2023		2023
NOMINAL AND PER SHARE DATA
	Net earnings/(loss) per common share, diluted		$        0.57		$        (0.47)		$        (0.03)		$         0.45		$         0.55
	Operating earnings per common share, diluted (2)(3)		0.55		0.49		0.47		0.50		0.55
	Net income/(loss), (thousands)		24,025		(20,188)		(1,445)		19,545		23,861
	Operating net income, (thousands) (2)(3)		23,168		20,934		20,190		21,516		23,878
	Net interest income, (thousands) non FTE		88,532		88,140		88,421		90,334		92,759
	Net interest income, FTE (5)		90,545		90,146		90,442		92,314		94,721
	Total common shares outstanding, end of period (thousands)		42,959		43,415		43,501		43,822		44,033
	Average diluted shares, (thousands)		42,508		43,028		43,101		43,347		43,532
	Total book value per common share, end of period		23.58		23.26		23.27		21.70		22.11
	Tangible book value per common share, end of period (2)(3)		23.18		22.84		22.82		21.23		21.60
	Dividends per common share		0.18		0.18		0.18		0.18		0.18
	Dividend payout ratio		32.74	%	N/M	%	N/M	%	40.56	%	33.47	%
PERFORMANCE RATIOS (4)
	Return on equity		9.49	%	(7.93)	%	(0.60)	%	7.91	%	9.51	%
	Operating return on equity (2)(3)		9.15		8.23		8.36		8.71		9.51
	Return on tangible common equity (2)(3)		9.99		(7.73)		(0.24)		8.45		10.09
	Operating return on tangible common equity (2)(3)		9.65		8.73		8.90		9.27		10.09
	Return on assets		0.82		(0.69)		(0.05)		0.66		0.79
	Operating return on assets (2)(3)		0.79		0.71		0.68		0.73		0.79
	Net interest margin, FTE (5)		3.20		3.15		3.11		3.18		3.24
	Efficiency ratio (3)		63.40		66.26		67.77		65.05		63.57
FINANCIAL DATA (in millions, end of period)
	Total assets		$    12,219		$      12,147		$     12,431		$     12,140		$     12,090
	Total earning assets		11,510		11,430		11,705		11,400		11,370
	Total loans		9,229		9,086		9,040		8,984		8,882
	Total funding liabilities		10,907		10,826		11,140		10,906		10,864
	Total deposits		9,621		9,883		10,633		9,981		10,068
	Loans/deposits (%)		96	%	92	%	85	%	90	%	88	%
	Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) net of tax, end of period		$        (115)		$         (114)		$         (143)		$         (218)		$         (186)
	Total shareholders' equity		1,013		1,010		1,012		951		973
ASSET QUALITY
	Allowance for credit losses, (millions)		$         112		$           107		$          105		$          103		$          100
	Net charge-offs, (millions)		(2)		(4)		(4)		(5)		(6)
	Net charge-offs (QTD annualized)/average loans		0.07	%	0.18	%	0.20	%	0.24	%	0.26	%
	Provision (benefit)/expense, (millions)		$              6		$               6		$              7		$              8		$              8
	Non-performing assets, (millions)		24		24		24		29		31
	Non-performing loans/total loans		0.23	%	0.24	%	0.24	%	0.30	%	0.32	%
	Allowance for credit losses/non-performing loans		525		500		492		386		353
	Allowance for credit losses/total loans		1.22		1.18		1.17		1.14		1.13
CAPITAL RATIOS
	Risk weighted assets, (millions)(6)		$      9,602		$        9,615		$       9,552		$       9,594		$       9,523
	Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets (6)		11.6	%	11.6	%	12.0	%	12.1	%	12.1	%
	Tier 1 capital leverage ratio (6)		9.6		9.5		9.6		9.8		9.6
	Tangible common shareholders' equity/tangible assets (3)		8.2		8.2		8.0		7.7		7.9
(1)	All financial tables presented are unaudited.
(2)	Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures, including all references to operating and tangible amounts, appear on pages 13 and 14.
(3)	Non-GAAP financial measure. Operating measurements are non-GAAP financial measures that are adjusted to exclude net non-operating charges
	primarily related to acquisitions and restructuring activities. See pages 13 and 14 for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures.
(4)	All performance ratios are annualized and are based on average balance sheet amounts, where applicable.
(5)	Fully taxable equivalent considers the impact of tax advantaged investment securities and loans.
(6)	Presented as projected for June 30, 2024 and actual for the remaining periods.

 

BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
	June 30,	March 31,	December 31,	June 30,
(in thousands)	2024	2024	2023	2023
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$               112,085	$             111,676	$             148,148	$             120,285
Short-term investments	988,207	1,082,019	1,055,096	520,315
Total cash and cash equivalents	1,100,292	1,193,695	1,203,244	640,600
Trading securities, at fair value	5,699	5,909	6,142	6,405
Equity securities, at fair value	12,736	12,823	13,029	12,868
Securities available for sale, at fair value	611,711	625,857	1,022,285	1,340,331
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost	520,239	531,820	543,351	563,765
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	35,010	20,522	22,689	34,714
Total securities	1,185,395	1,196,931	1,607,496	1,958,083
Less: Allowance for credit losses on investment securities	(65)	(61)	(68)	(71)
Net securities	1,185,330	1,196,870	1,607,428	1,958,012
Loans held for sale	52,072	6,345	2,237	8,708
Commercial real estate loans	4,706,810	4,593,692	4,527,012	4,315,202
Commercial and industrial loans	1,421,921	1,384,591	1,352,834	1,464,922
Residential mortgages	2,674,611	2,677,046	2,672,677	2,584,959
Consumer loans	425,184	430,424	487,163	517,319
Total loans	9,228,526	9,085,753	9,039,686	8,882,402
Less: Allowance for credit losses on loans	(112,167)	(107,331)	(105,357)	(100,219)
Net loans	9,116,359	8,978,422	8,934,329	8,782,183
Premises and equipment, net	55,893	57,832	68,915	76,903
Other intangible assets	17,319	18,460	19,664	22,074
Other assets	615,882	611,967	584,066	593,621
Assets held for sale	76,307	83,020	10,938	8,220
Total assets	$         12,219,454	$        12,146,611	$        12,430,821	$        12,090,321
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Non-interest bearing deposits	$           2,222,012	$          2,261,794	$          2,469,164	$          2,594,528
NOW and other deposits	766,641	793,492	858,644	944,775
Money market deposits	3,278,753	3,411,672	3,565,516	3,005,081
Savings deposits	1,004,320	1,010,630	1,053,810	1,088,405
Time deposits	2,349,733	2,405,384	2,686,250	2,435,618
Total deposits	9,621,459	9,882,972	10,633,384	10,068,407
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	689,606	337,169	385,223	674,345
Subordinated borrowings	121,487	121,425	121,363	121,238
Total borrowings	811,093	458,594	506,586	795,583
Other liabilities	287,312	297,663	278,630	252,950
Liabilities held for sale	486,648	497,459	-	-
Total liabilities	11,206,512	11,136,688	11,418,600	11,116,940
Common shareholders' equity	1,012,942	1,009,923	1,012,221	973,381
Total shareholders' equity	1,012,942	1,009,923	1,012,221	973,381
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$         12,219,454	$        12,146,611	$        12,430,821	$        12,090,321

 

BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
'CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
	Three Months Ended				Years Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Interest income	$       154,109		$         145,425		$         306,115		$            277,741
Interest expense	65,577		52,666		129,443		87,449
Net interest income, non FTE	88,532		92,759		176,672		190,292
Non-interest income
Deposit related fees	8,561		8,571		16,866		16,882
Loan related fees	2,364		3,189		5,027		5,658
Gain on SBA loans	3,294		2,910		4,993		5,404
Wealth management fees	2,613		2,583		5,497		5,322
Fair value adjustments on securities	(42)		(22)		(157)		212
Other	3,343		(137)		5,217		222
Total non-interest income excluding sales of AFS securities	20,133		17,094		37,443		33,700
(Loss) on sale of AFS securities	-		-		(49,909)		-
Total non-interest income	20,133		17,094		(12,466)		33,700
Total net revenue	108,665		109,853		164,206		223,992
Provision expense for credit losses	6,499		8,000		12,499		16,999
Non-interest expense
Compensation and benefits	40,126		39,960		80,861		79,031
Occupancy and equipment	8,064		8,970		16,762		18,349
Technology	10,236		10,465		20,140		19,936
Professional services	2,757		2,526		5,433		5,803
Regulatory expenses	1,848		1,834		3,693		3,260
Amortization of intangible assets	1,140		1,205		2,345		2,410
Marketing	532		1,510		1,648		2,718
Merger, restructuring and other non-operating expenses	(384)		21		3,233		(15)
Other expenses	6,612		7,557		12,836		14,511
Total non-interest expense	70,931		74,048		146,951		146,003
Total non-interest expense excluding non-operating expenses	71,315		74,027		143,718		146,018
Income before income taxes	$         31,235		$           27,805		$             4,756		$              60,990
Income tax expense	7,210		3,944		919		9,492
Net income	$         24,025		$           23,861		$             3,837		$              51,498
Basic earnings per common share	$              0.57		$               0.55		$                0.09		$                  1.18
Diluted earnings per common share	$              0.57		$               0.55		$                0.09		$                  1.18
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	42,437		43,443		42,602		43,564
Diluted	42,508		43,532		42,763		43,780

 

BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (5 Quarter Trend)
		June 30,		March 31,		Dec. 31,		Sept. 30,		June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)		2024		2024		2023		2023		2023
Interest income		$    154,109		$      152,006		$      150,537		$      148,021		$      145,425
Interest expense		65,577		63,866		62,116		57,687		52,666
Net interest income, non FTE		88,532		88,140		88,421		90,334		92,759
Non-interest income
Deposit related fees		8,561		8,305		8,481		8,792		8,571
Loan related fees		2,364		2,663		2,058		2,879		3,189
Gain on SBA loans		3,294		1,699		2,382		2,548		2,910
Wealth management fees		2,613		2,884		2,394		2,481		2,583
Fair value adjustments on securities		(42)		(115)		768		(467)		(22)
Other		3,343		1,874		591		1,232		(137)
Total non-interest income excluding sales of AFS securities		20,133		17,310		16,674		17,465		17,094
Loss on sale of AFS securities		-		(49,909)		(25,057)		-		-
Total non-interest income		20,133		(32,599)		(8,383)		17,465		17,094
Total net revenue		108,665		55,541		80,038		107,799		109,853
Provision expense for credit losses		6,499		6,000		7,000		8,000		8,000
Non-interest expense
Compensation and benefits		40,126		40,735		40,095		40,155		39,960
Occupancy and equipment		8,064		8,698		8,553		8,816		8,970
Technology		10,236		9,904		11,326		10,616		10,465
Professional services		2,757		2,676		3,417		2,423		2,526
Regulatory expenses		1,848		1,845		1,854		1,905		1,834
Amortization of intangible assets		1,140		1,205		1,205		1,205		1,205
Marketing		532		1,116		1,107		1,552		1,510
Merger, restructuring and other non-operating expenses		(384)		3,617		3,669		2,607		21
Other expenses		6,612		6,224		7,766		7,234		7,557
Total non-interest expense		70,931		76,020		78,992		76,513		74,048
Total non-interest expense excluding non-operating expenses		71,315		72,403		75,323		73,906		74,027
Income/(loss) before income taxes		$      31,235		$       (26,479)		$         (5,954)		$        23,286		$        27,805
Income tax expense/(benefit)		7,210		(6,291)		(4,509)		3,741		3,944
Net income/(loss)		$      24,025		$       (20,188)		$         (1,445)		$        19,545		$        23,861
Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share		$          0.57		$           (0.47)		$           (0.03)		$            0.45		$            0.55
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		42,437		42,777		42,852		43,164		43,443
Diluted		42,508		43,028		43,101		43,347		43,532

 

BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
AVERAGE BALANCES AND AVERAGE YIELDS AND COSTS
	Quarters Ended
		June 30, 2024					March 31, 2024				June 30, 2023
(in millions)		Average Balance	Interest (1)	Average Yield/Rate			Average Balance	Interest (1)	Average Yield/Rate		Average Balance	Interest (1)	Average Yield/Rate
Assets
Commercial real estate		$         4,649	$         77	6.52	%		$         4,553	$         75	6.53	%	$         4,283	$         67	6.16	%
Commercial and industrial loans		1,384	27	7.62			1,355	26	7.64		1,496	27	7.27
Residential mortgages		2,694	28	4.21			2,668	29	4.15		2,488	24	3.87
Consumer loans		430	8	7.47			465	8	7.24		524	9	7.28
Total loans		9,157	140	6.05			9,041	138	6.04		8,791	127	5.77
Securities (2)		1,332	8	2.44			1,726	10	2.38		2,236	13	2.27
Short-term investments and loans held for sale		597	8	5.07			489	6	5.07		560	7	4.94
New York branch loans held for sale (3)		57	1	5.86			18	-	5.72		-	-	-
Total earning assets		11,143	157	5.57			11,274	154	5.44		11,587	147	5.05
Goodwill and other intangible assets		18					19				22
Other assets		531					462				448
Total assets		$         11,692					$         11,755				$         12,057
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits		$         2,244	$            -	-	%		$         2,348	$            -	-	%	$         2,594	$            -	-	%
NOW and other		763	3	1.44			799	3	1.37		1,055	4	1.35
Money market		2,909	24	3.32			3,083	25	3.25		2,555	14	2.13
Savings		1,004	3	1.06			1,038	3	0.97		1,077	-	0.50
Time		2,376	25	4.22			2,561	26	4.07		2,287	18	3.07
Total deposits		9,296	55	2.35			9,829	57	2.29		9,568	36	1.51
Borrowings (4)		610	9	5.55			504	7	5.52		1,288	17	5.14
New York branch non-interest-bearing deposits held for sale (3)		97	-	-			30	-	-		-	-	-
New York branch interest-bearing deposits held for sale (3)		386	3	2.80			119	1	2.75		-	-	-
Total funding liabilities		10,389	67	2.53			10,482	65	2.45		10,856	53	1.94
Other liabilities		290					255				197
Total liabilities		10,679					10,737				11,053
Common shareholders' equity (5)		1,013					1,018				1,004
Total shareholders' equity		1,013					1,018				1,004
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$         11,692					$         11,755				$         12,057
Net interest margin, FTE				3.20					3.15				3.24
Supplementary data
Net Interest Income, non FTE		88.532					88.140				92.759
FTE income adjustment		2.013					2.006				1.962
Net Interest Income, FTE		90.545					90.146				94.721
(1) Interest income and expense presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis.
(2) Average balances for securities available-for-sale are based on amortized cost.
(3) New York branch loans and deposits moved to held for sale on March 4, 2024.
(4) Average balances for borrowings includes the financing lease obligation which is presented under other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.
(5) Unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, are included in average equity. Prior period balances and financial metrics have been updated to reflect the current presentation.

 

BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
ASSET QUALITY ANALYSIS
	At or for the Quarters Ended
	June 30,		March 31,		Dec. 31,		Sept. 30,		June 30,
(in thousands)	2024		2024		2023		2023		2023
NON-PERFORMING ASSETS
Commercial real estate	$             5,976		$              4,762		$               4,453		$              5,288		$              1,509
Commercial and industrial loans	8,489		9,174		8,712		11,028		15,597
Residential mortgages	5,491		5,992		6,404		8,060		8,722
Consumer loans	1,392		1,526		1,838		2,260		2,560
Total non-performing loans	21,348		21,454		21,407		26,636		28,388
Repossessed assets	2,549		2,689		2,601		2,548		2,549
Total non-performing assets	$          23,897		$            24,143		$             24,008		$            29,184		$            30,937
Total non-performing loans/total loans	0.23 %		0.24 %		0.24 %		0.30 %		0.32 %
Total non-performing assets/total assets	0.20 %		0.20 %		0.19 %		0.24 %		0.26 %
PROVISION AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES ON LOANS
Balance at beginning of period	$        107,331		$          105,357		$           102,792		$          100,219		$            97,991
Charged-off loans	(3,246)		(5,636)		(6,891)		(6,744)		(7,686)
Recoveries on charged-off loans	1,583		1,610		2,456		1,317		1,914
Net loans charged-off	(1,663)		(4,026)		(4,435)		(5,427)		(5,772)
Provision (benefit)/expense for loan credit losses	6,499		6,000		7,000		8,000		8,000
Balance at end of period	$        112,167		$          107,331		$           105,357		$          102,792		$          100,219
Allowance for credit losses/total loans	1.22 %		1.18 %		1.17 %		1.14 %		1.13 %
Allowance for credit losses/non-performing loans	525 %		500 %		492 %		386 %		353 %
NET LOAN CHARGE-OFFS
Commercial real estate	$                  22		$                 292		$                  316		$                   97		$                 664
Commercial and industrial loans	(711)		(1,772)		(2,309)		(3,345)		(4,146)
Residential mortgages	316		98		55		23		(143)
Home equity	8		193		83		208		126
Other consumer loans	(1,298)		(2,837)		(2,580)		(2,410)		(2,273)
Total, net	$           (1,663)		$             (4,026)		$             (4,435)		$             (5,427)		$             (5,772)
Net charge-offs (QTD annualized)/average loans	0.07 %		0.18 %		0.20 %		0.24 %		0.26 %
Net charge-offs (YTD annualized)/average loans	0.13 %		0.18 %		0.26 %		0.28 %		0.29 %
DELINQUENT AND NON-PERFORMING LOANS	Balance	Percent of Total Loans	Balance	Percent of Total Loans	Balance	Percent of Total Loans	Balance	Percent of Total Loans	Balance	Percent of Total Loans
30-89 Days delinquent	$          18,494	0.20 %	$            27,682	0.30 %	$             22,140	0.24 %	$            18,700	0.21 %	$            15,147	0.17 %
90+ Days delinquent and still accruing	11,672	0.13 %	5,882	0.06 %	5,537	0.06 %	5,744	0.06 %	7,812	0.09 %
Total accruing delinquent loans	30,166	0.33 %	33,564	0.36 %	27,677	0.30 %	24,444	0.27 %	22,959	0.26 %
Non-performing loans	21,348	0.23 %	21,454	0.24 %	21,407	0.24 %	26,636	0.30 %	28,399	0.32 %
Total delinquent and non-performing loans	$          51,514	0.56 %	$            55,018	0.60 %	$             49,084	0.54 %	$            51,080	0.57 %	$            51,358	0.58 %

 

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This document contains certain non-GAAP financial measures in addition to results presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP measures are intended to provide the reader with additional supplemental perspectives on operating results, performance trends, and financial condition. Non-GAAP financial measures are not a substitute for GAAP measures; they should be read and used in conjunction with the Company's GAAP financial information. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP measures is provided below. In all cases, it should be understood that non-GAAP measures do not depict amounts that accrue directly to the benefit of shareholders. An item which management excludes when computing non-GAAP operating earnings can be of substantial importance to the Company's results for any particular quarter or year. The Company's non-GAAP operating earnings information set forth is not necessarily comparable to non- GAAP information which may be presented by other companies. Each non-GAAP measure used by the Company in this report as supplemental financial data should be considered in conjunction with the Company's GAAP financial information.

The Company utilizes the non-GAAP measure of operating earnings in evaluating operating trends, including components for operating revenue and expense. These measures exclude amounts which the Company views as unrelated to its normalized operations. These items primarily include restructuring costs. Restructuring costs generally consist of costs and losses associated with the disposition of assets and liabilities and lease terminations, including costs related to branch consolidations.

The Company also calculates operating earnings per share based on its measure of operating earnings and diluted common shares. The Company views these amounts as important to understanding its operating trends, particularly due to the impact of accounting standards related to merger and acquisition activity. Analysts also rely on these measures in estimating and evaluating the Company's performance. Adjustments in 2024 were primarily related to branch consolidations and loss on sale of AFS securities. Adjustments in 2023 were primarily related to branch consolidations, severance charges related to a workforce reduction, and loss on sale of AFS securities.

Management believes that the computation of non-GAAP operating earnings and operating earnings per share may facilitate the comparison of the Company to other companies in the financial services industry. The Company also adjusts certain equity related measures to exclude intangible assets due to the importance of these measures to the investment community.

 

BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
		At or for the Quarters Ended
			June 30,		March 31,		Dec. 31,		Sept. 30,		June 30,
(in thousands)			2024		2024		2023		2023		2023
Total non-interest income			$     20,133		$     (32,599)		$        (8,383)		$       17,465		$       17,094
Adj: Loss on sale of AFS securities			-		49,909		25,057		-		-
Total operating non-interest income (1)			$     20,133		$       17,310		$       16,674		$       17,465		$       17,094
Total revenue	(A)		$   108,665		$       55,541		$       80,038		$     107,799		$     109,853
Adj: Loss on sale of AFS securities			-		49,909		25,057		-		-
Total operating revenue (1)	(B)		$   108,665		$     105,450		$     105,095		$     107,799		$     109,853
Total non-interest expense	(C)		$     70,931		$       76,020		$       78,992		$       76,513		$       74,048
Adj: Merger, restructuring and other non-operating expenses			384		(3,617)		(3,669)		(2,607)		(21)
Operating non-interest expense (1)	(D)		$     71,315		$       72,403		$       75,323		$       73,906		$       74,027
Pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue (PPNR)	(A-C)		$     37,734		$     (20,479)		$         1,046		$       31,286		$       35,805
Operating pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) (1)	(B-D)		37,350		33,047		29,772		33,893		35,826
Net income/(loss)			$     24,025		$     (20,188)		$        (1,445)		$       19,545		$       23,861
Adj: Loss on sale of AFS securities			-		49,909		25,057		-		-
Adj: Restructuring expense and other non-operating expenses			(384)		3,617		3,669		2,607		21
Adj: Income taxes (expense)/benefit			(473)		(12,404)		(7,091)		(636)		(4)
Total operating income (1)	(E)		$     23,168		$       20,934		$       20,190		$       21,516		$       23,878
(in millions, except per share data)
Total average assets	(F)		$     11,692		$       11,755		$       11,862		$       11,860		$       12,057
Total average shareholders' equity	(G)		1,013		1,018		966		988		1,004
Total average tangible shareholders' equity (1)	(I)		995		999		946		967		981
Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) net of tax, end of period			(115)		(114)		(143)		(218)		(186)
Total tangible shareholders' equity, end of period (1)	(K)		996		991		993		930		951
Total tangible assets, end of period (1)	(L)		12,202		12,128		12,411		12,119		12,068
Total common shares outstanding, end of period (thousands)	(M)		42,959		43,415		43,501		43,822		44,033
Average diluted shares outstanding (thousands)	(N)		42,508		43,028		43,101		43,347		43,532
Earnings/(loss) per common share, diluted (1)			$          0.57		$         (0.47)		$          (0.03)		$           0.45		$           0.55
Operating earnings per common share, diluted (1)	(E/N)		0.55		0.49		0.47		0.50		0.55
Tangible book value per common share, end of period (1)	(K/M)		23.18		22.84		22.82		21.23		21.60
Total tangible shareholders' equity/total tangible assets (1)	(K/L)		8.16		8.17		8.00		7.68		7.88
Performance ratios (2)
Return on equity			9.49	%	(7.93)	%	(0.60)		7.91	%	9.51	%
Operating return on equity (1)	(E/G)		9.15		8.23		8.36		8.71		9.51
Return on tangible common equity (1)(3)			9.99		(7.73)		(0.24)		8.45		10.09
Operating return on tangible common equity (1)(3)	(E+Q)/(I)		9.65		8.73		8.90		9.27		10.09
Return on assets			0.82		(0.69)		(0.05)		0.66		0.79
Operating return on assets (1)	(E/F)		0.79		0.71		0.68		0.73		0.79
Efficiency ratio (1)(6)	(D-Q)/(B+O+R)		63.40		66.26		67.77		65.05		63.57
Supplementary data (in thousands)
Tax benefit on tax-credit investments (4)	(O)		N/M		N/M		$         2,252		$         1,979		$         2,735
Non-interest income tax-credit investments amortization (5)	(P)		N/M		N/M		(2,060)		(1,463)		(2,210)
Net income on tax-credit investments	(O+P)		N/M		N/M		193		516		525
Effective tax rate			23.1	%	23.8	%	75.7	%	16.1	%	14.2	%
Intangible amortization	(Q)		$       1,140		$         1,205		$         1,205		$         1,205		$         1,205
Fully taxable equivalent income adjustment	(R)		2,013		2,006		2,021		1,980		1,962
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure.
(2) Ratios are annualized and based on average balance sheet amounts, where applicable. Quarterly data may not sum to year-to-date data due to rounding.
(3) Amortization of intangible assets is adjusted assuming a 27% marginal tax rate.
(4) The tax benefit is the direct reduction to the income tax provision due to tax credit investments.
(5) The non-interest income amortization is the reduction to the tax-advantaged investments and are incurred as the tax credits are generated.
(6) As of January 1, 2024, the Company elected the proportional amortization method for certain tax credits eliminating the need to adjust the efficiency ratio for tax credit impacts.

 

BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA- UNAUDITED
		At or for the Six Months Ended
			June 30,		June 30,
(in thousands)			2024		2023
Total non-interest income			$                (12,466)		$                    33,700
Adj: Loss on sale of AFS securities			49,909		-
Total operating non-interest income (1)			$                  37,443		$                    33,700
Total revenue	(A)		$                164,206		$                  223,992
Adj: Loss/(gain) on sale of AFS securities			49,909		-
Total operating revenue (1)	(B)		$                214,115		$                  223,992
Total non-interest expense	(C)		$                146,951		$                  146,003
Less: Merger, restructuring and other non-operating expenses			(3,233)		15
Operating non-interest expense (1)	(D)		$                143,718		$                  146,018
Pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue (PPNR)	(A-C)		$                  17,255		$                    77,989
Operating pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) (1)	(B-D)		70,397		77,974
Net income			$                    3,837		$                    51,498
Adj: Loss/(gain) on sale of AFS securities			49,909		-
Adj: Restructuring expense and other non-operating expenses			3,233		(15)
Adj: Income taxes (expense)/benefit			(12,877)		3
Total operating income (1)	(E)		$                  44,102		$                    51,486
(in millions, except per share data)
Total average assets	(F)		$                  11,723		$                    11,814
Total average shareholders' equity	(G)		1,015		991
Total average tangible shareholders' equity (1)	(I)		997		968
Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) net of tax, end of period			(115)		(186)
Total tangible shareholders' equity, end of period (1)	(K)		996		951
Total tangible assets, end of period (1)	(L)		12,202		12,068
Total common shares outstanding, end of period (thousands)	(M)		42,959		44,033
Average diluted shares outstanding (thousands)	(N)		42,763		43,780
Earnings per common share, diluted (1)			$                       0.09		$                        1.18
Operating earnings per common share, diluted (1)	(E/N)		1.03		1.18
Tangible book value per common share, end of period (1)	(K/M)		23.18		21.60
Total tangible shareholders' equity/total tangible assets (1)	(K/L)		8.16		7.88
Performance ratios (2)
Return on equity			0.76	%	10.39	%
Operating return on equity (1)	(E/G)		8.69		10.39
Return on tangible common equity (1)(3)			1.11		11.01
Operating return on tangible common equity (1)(3)	(E+Q)/(I)		9.19		11.01
Return on assets			0.07		0.87
Operating return on assets (1)	(E/F)		0.75		0.87
Efficiency ratio (1)(6)	(D-Q)/(B+O+R)		64.81		61.50
Net interest margin, FTE			3.18		3.40
Supplementary data (in thousands)
Tax benefit on tax-credit investments (4)	(O)		N/M		$                      5,632
Non-interest income charge on tax-credit investments (5)	(P)		N/M		(4,495)
Net income on tax-credit investments	(O+P)		N/M		1,137
Intangible amortization	(Q)		$                    2,345		$                      2,410
Fully taxable equivalent income adjustment	(R)		4,019		3,869
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure.
(2) Ratios are annualized and based on average balance sheet amounts, where applicable. Quarterly data may not sum to year-to-date data due to rounding.
(3) Amortization of intangible assets is adjusted assuming a 27% marginal tax rate.
(4) The tax benefit is the direct reduction to the income tax provision due to tax credit investments.
(5) The non-interest income amortization is the reduction to the tax-advantaged investments and are incurred as the tax credits are generated.
(6) As of January 1, 2024, the Company elected the proportional amortization method for certain tax credits eliminating the need to adjust the efficiency ratio
for tax credit impacts.

 

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Berkshire Hills Bancorp (BHLB) reported a net income of $24.0 million, or $0.57 per share, for Q2 2024.

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Berkshire Hills Bancorp's (BHLB) net interest margin improved to 3.20% in Q2 2024, up 5 basis points from the previous quarter.

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