Blue Foundry Bancorp Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

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Blue Foundry Bancorp reported a net loss of $2.8 million for Q1 2024, compared to $2.9 million in Q4 2023 and $1.2 million in Q1 2023. Deposits increased by $46.3 million, interest income grew by $507 thousand, and net interest margin rose to 1.92%. The Company repurchased 532,052 shares at $9.49 per share, increasing tangible book value to $14.60 per share. Total loans decreased by $6.6 million, with residential and multifamily portfolios down. Deposits reached $1.29 billion, with time deposits up by $45.7 million. Non-interest income was $9.4 million, up $200 thousand from Q4 2023. Non-interest expense increased by $699 thousand due to compensation and benefits expenses. The Company did not record a tax benefit for the losses. Cash and cash equivalents rose to $53.8 million, deposits totaled $1.29 billion, and shareholders' equity decreased to $350.2 million. Asset quality remained stable, with an ACL of 0.88%, a net release of provision for credit losses of $535 thousand, and non-performing loans at 0.43% of total loans.

Positive

• Deposits increased by $46.3 million in Q1 2024.
• Interest income for the quarter grew by $507 thousand.
• Net interest margin increased to 1.92% in Q1 2024.
• The Company repurchased 532,052 shares at $9.49 per share.
• Total loans decreased by $6.6 million in Q1 2024.
• Residential and multifamily portfolios experienced decreases in total loans.
• Deposits reached $1.29 billion in Q1 2024.
• Time deposits increased by $45.7 million.
• Non-interest income was $9.4 million in Q1 2024, up by $200 thousand.
• Non-interest expense increased by $699 thousand in Q1 2024.
• The Company did not record a tax benefit for the losses in Q1 2024.
• Cash and cash equivalents rose to $53.8 million by March 31, 2024.
• Shareholders' equity decreased to $350.2 million in Q1 2024.
• Asset quality remained stable with an ACL of 0.88% in Q1 2024.
• Non-performing loans were at 0.43% of total loans by March 31, 2024.

Negative

• Net loss of $2.8 million reported for Q1 2024.
• Decrease in total loans by $6.6 million in Q1 2024.
• Residential and multifamily portfolios experienced a decrease in total loans.
• Net interest margin decreased by 50 basis points compared to Q1 2023.
• Non-interest expense increased by $699 thousand in Q1 2024.
• Shareholders' equity decreased by $5.5 million in Q1 2024.
• Unrealized losses increased to $31.8 million in Q1 2024.
• Net charge-offs were $9 thousand for Q1 2024.
• Ratio of non-performing loans to ACL on loans was at 205.48% in Q1 2024.

RUTHERFORD, N.J., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Foundry Bancorp (NASDAQ:BLFY) (the “Company”), the holding company for Blue Foundry Bank (the “Bank”), today reported a net loss of $2.8 million, or $0.13 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to net loss of $2.9 million, or $0.13 per diluted common share, for the three months ended December 31, 2023, and a net loss of $1.2 million, or $0.05 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

James D. Nesci, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The first quarter was highlighted by significant deposit growth generated through the efforts of our staff. This growth was a catalyst for the margin expansion realized during the quarter. Our asset quality remains strong and our exposure to the more concerning lending markets is minimal.”

Mr. Nesci continued, “As we are committed to being good stewards of capital, we were pleased to announce our fourth repurchase program in the first quarter. During the quarter, we repurchased more than 532 thousand shares and increased our tangible book value per share to $14.60.”

Highlights for the first quarter of 2024:

• Release of provision for credit losses of $535 thousand due to the impact of the change in forecast on the loan portfolio, coupled with a decline in portfolio balances and unused lines of credit
• Deposits increased $46.3 million, or 3.7% compared to the prior quarter.
• Uninsured deposits to third-party customers totaled approximately 10% of total deposits as of March 31, 2024.
• Interest income for the quarter was $20.8 million, an increase of $507 thousand, or 2.5%, compared to the prior quarter.
• Interest expense for the quarter was $11.4 million, an increase of $286 thousand, or 2.6%, compared to the prior quarter.
• Net interest margin increased eight basis points from the prior quarter to 1.92%.
• Book value per share was $14.61 and tangible book value per share was $14.60. See the “Supplemental Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures” tables below for additional information regarding our non-GAAP measures.
• 532,052 shares were repurchased under our share repurchase plans at a weighted average share price of $9.49 per share.

Lending Franchise

The Company continues to focus on diversifying its lending portfolio by growing its commercial portfolios. During the first three months of 2024, total loans decreased by $6.6 million. The commercial real estate, construction and commercial and industrial portfolios increased by $11.7 million, $2.6 million and $1.6 million, respectively, while the multifamily and residential portfolios decreased by $11.6 million and $10.5 million, respectively.

The details of the loan portfolio are below:

		March 31, 2024				December 31, 2023				September 30, 2023				June 30, 2023				March 31, 2023
		(In thousands)
Residential		$	540,427			$	550,929			$	567,384			$	580,396			$	592,809
Multifamily			671,011				682,564				689,966				696,956				695,207
Commercial real estate			244,207				232,505				236,325				237,247				239,844
Construction			63,052				60,414				45,064				36,032				28,141
Junior liens			22,052				22,503				22,297				21,338				19,644
Commercial and industrial			13,372				11,768				9,904				9,743				10,357
Consumer and other			56				47				50				33				58
Total loans			1,554,177				1,560,730				1,570,990				1,581,745				1,586,060
Less: Allowance for credit losses			13,749				14,154				13,872				14,413				14,153
Loans receivable, net		$	1,540,428			$	1,546,576			$	1,557,118			$	1,567,332			$	1,571,907

Retail Banking Franchise

As of March 31, 2024, deposits totaled $1.29 billion, an increase of $46.3 million, or 3.72%, from December 31, 2023, mostly due to the increase of $45.7 million in time deposits. The Company’s strategy is to focus on attracting the full banking relationship of small- to medium-sized businesses through an extensive suite of deposit products. While there is strong competition for deposits in the northern New Jersey market, we were able to increase retail deposits during the quarter. Brokered deposits were flat for the quarter.

The details of deposits are below:

		March 31, 2024				December 31, 2023				September 30, 2023				June 30, 2023				March 31, 2023
		(In thousands)
Non-interest bearing deposits		$	25,342			$	27,739			$	23,787			$	26,067			$	32,518
NOW and demand accounts			373,172				361,139				378,268				404,407				427,281
Savings			250,298				259,402				278,665				315,713				361,871
Core deposits			648,812				648,280				680,720				746,187				821,670
Time deposits			642,372				596,624				572,384				521,074				422,911
Total deposits		$	1,291,184			$	1,244,904			$	1,253,104			$	1,267,261			$	1,244,581

Financial Performance Overview:

First quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023

Net interest income compared to the fourth quarter of 2023:

• Net interest income was $9.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $9.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 as an increase in interest received on interest-earning assets outpaced the increase in interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
• Net interest margin increased by 8 basis points to 1.92%.
• Yield on average interest-earning assets increased 19 basis points to 4.25%, while the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities increased 13 basis points to 2.86%.
• Average loans decreased by $9.3 million and average interest-bearing liabilities decreased by $7.6 million.

Non-interest expense compared to the fourth quarter of 2023:

• Non-interest expense increased $699 thousand primarily driven by an increase of $662 thousand in compensation and benefits expenses due to merit increases, as well as variable compensation plans being reset, and an increase in professional fees of $99 thousand, partially offset by a decrease in data processing expense of $123 thousand.
  

Income tax expense compared to the fourth quarter of 2023:

• The Company did not record a tax benefit for the loss incurred during the first quarter of 2024 and the fourth quarter of 2023 due to the full valuation allowance required on its deferred tax assets.
• The Company’s current tax position reflects the previously established full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets. At March 31, 2024, the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets was $23.5 million.

First quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023

Net interest income compared to the first quarter of 2023:

• Net interest income was $9.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $11.9 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease is largely due to increases in rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
• Net interest margin decreased by 50 basis points to 1.92%.
• Yield on average interest-earning assets increased 43 basis points to 4.25%, while the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities increased 109 basis points to 2.86%.
• Average loans increased by $2.4 million and average interest-bearing liabilities increased by $28.1 million.

Non-interest expense compared to the first quarter of 2023:

• Non-interest expense was $13.2 million, a decrease of $415 thousand driven by a decrease of $298 thousand in compensation and benefits expenses, a decrease of $250 thousand in professional services and a decrease of $214 thousand in data processing partially offset by an increase of $210 thousand and $94 thousand in occupancy and equipment and FDIC premiums, respectively.
  

Income tax expense compared to the first quarter of 2023:

• The Company did not record a tax benefit for the loss incurred during the first quarters of 2024 and 2023 due to the full valuation allowance required on its deferred tax assets.
• The Company’s current tax position reflects the previously established full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets. At March 31, 2024, the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets was $23.5 million.

Balance Sheet Summary:

March 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023

Cash and cash equivalents:

• Cash and cash equivalents increased $7.7 million to $53.8 million.
  

Securities available-for-sale:

• Securities available-for-sale decreased $18.6 million to $265.2 million due to maturities and paydowns.
• Unrealized losses increased $1.1 million to $31.8 million.

Other investments:

• Other investments decreased $2.4 million due to a decrease in FHLB stock as a result of a reduction in FHLB borrowings.
  

Total loans:

• Total loans held for investment decreased $6.6 million to $1.55 billion.
• Commercial real estate loans increased $11.7 million, construction loans increased $2.6 million and commercial and industrial loans increased $1.6 million offset by a reduction of $11.6 million in multifamily loans and $10.5 million in residential loans in line with our strategy to further diversify our loan portfolio.

Deposits:

• Deposits totaled $1.29 billion, an increase of $46.3 million from December 31, 2023. This was largely the result of a $45.7 million increase in certificate of deposits.
• Core deposits (defined as non-interest bearing checking, NOW and demand accounts and savings accounts) represented 50.3% of total deposits, compared to 52.1% at December 31, 2023 and 66.0% at March 31, 2023.
• Brokered deposits totaled $125.0 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
• Uninsured and uncollateralized deposits to third party customers were $133.4 million, or 10% of total deposits, at the end of the first quarter.

Borrowings:

• FHLB borrowings decreased $55.0 million to $342.5 million as deposit growth outpaced asset growth.
• As of March 31, 2024, the Company had $379.7 million of additional borrowing capacity at the FHLB and $33.2 million of other unsecured lines of credit.

Capital:

• Shareholders’ equity decreased by $5.5 million to $350.2 million. The decrease was primarily driven by the repurchase of shares, including net shares, at a cost of $5.3 million.
• Tangible equity to tangible assets was 17.25% and tangible common equity per share outstanding was $14.60. See the “Supplemental Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures” tables below for additional information regarding our non-GAAP measures.
• The Bank’s capital ratios remain above the FDIC’s “well capitalized” standards.
  

Asset quality:

• As of March 31, 2024, the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) on loans as a percentage of gross loans was 0.88%.
• The Company recorded a net release of provision for credit losses of $535 thousand for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, driven by decreases in all categories. There was a release of $396 thousand in the ACL for loans, $121 thousand in the ACL for off-balance-sheet commitments and $18 thousand in the ACL for held-to-maturity securities. The release was driven by improvements in the economic forecast for the key drivers of our model.
• Non-performing loans totaled $6.7 million, or 0.43% of total loans compared to $5.9 million, or 0.38% of total loans at December 31, 2023, and $7.5 million, or 0.47% of total loans at March 31, 2023.
• Net charge-offs were $9 thousand for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
• Ratio of non-performing loans to allowance for credit losses on loans was 205.48% at March 31, 2024 compared to 239.98% at December 31, 2023 and 189.18% at March 31, 2023.
  

About Blue Foundry

Blue Foundry Bancorp is the holding company for Blue Foundry Bank, a place where things are made, purpose is formed, and ideas are crafted. Headquartered in Rutherford NJ, with a presence in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Union counties, Blue Foundry Bank is a full-service, innovative bank serving the doers, movers, and shakers in our communities. We offer individuals and businesses alike the tailored products and services they need to build their futures. With a rich history dating back more than 145 years, Blue Foundry Bank has a longstanding commitment to its customers and communities. To learn more about Blue Foundry Bank visit BlueFoundryBank.com or call (888) 931-BLUE. Member FDIC.

Conference Call Information

A conference call covering Blue Foundry’s first quarter 2024 earnings announcement will be held today, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). To listen to the live call, please dial 1-833-470-1428 (toll free) or +1-404-975-4839 (international) and use access code 580671. The webcast (audio only) will be available on ir.bluefoundrybank.com. The conference call will be recorded and will be available on the Company’s website for one month.

Contact:
James D. Nesci
President and Chief Executive Officer
BlueFoundryBank.com
jnesci@bluefoundrybank.com
201-972-8900

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein are 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 (the “Exchange Act”) and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which are based on certain current assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “plan,” “potential,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “target” and similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins and yields, the fair value of financial instruments or our level of loan originations, or increase in the level of defaults, losses and prepayments on loans we have made and make; general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected; changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses; our ability to access cost-effective funding; fluctuations in real estate values and both residential and commercial real estate market conditions; demand for loans and deposits in our market area; our ability to implement and change our business strategies; competition among depository and other financial institutions; the effects of the recent turmoil in the banking industry; adverse changes in the securities or secondary mortgage markets; changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees, capital requirements and insurance premiums; changes in monetary or fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board; changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios; technological changes that may be more difficult or expensive than expected; a failure or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyber-attacks; the inability of third party providers to perform as expected; our ability to manage market risk, credit risk and operational risk in the current economic environment; our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities; our ability to successfully integrate into our operations any assets, liabilities, customers, systems and management personnel we may acquire and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames and any goodwill charges related there to; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; our ability to retain key employees; the current or anticipated impact of military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical events; the ability of the U.S. Government to manage federal debt limits; and changes in the financial condition, results of operations or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own.

Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, we do not undertake, and we specifically disclaim any obligation, to release publicly the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
		March 31, 2024				December 31, 2023				September 30, 2023				June 30, 2023				March 31, 2023
		(unaudited)				(audited)				(unaudited)				(unaudited)				(unaudited)
		(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	53,753			$	46,025			$	52,407			$	45,759			$	57,621
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value			265,191				283,766				283,649				300,923				309,083
Securities held to maturity			33,217				33,254				33,298				33,445				33,472
Other investments			17,908				20,346				20,515				20,420				21,070
Loans held-for-sale			—				—				2,435				2,497				2,552
Loans, net			1,540,428				1,546,576				1,557,118				1,567,332				1,571,907
Real estate owned, net			593				593				593				—				—
Interest and dividends receivable			8,001				7,595				7,787				7,285				7,375
Premises and equipment, net			31,696				32,475				32,031				31,519				30,839
Right-of-use assets			24,454				25,172				25,885				26,594				26,320
Bank owned life insurance			22,153				22,034				21,919				21,802				21,688
Other assets			30,393				27,127				22,939				22,938				19,128
Total assets		$	2,027,787			$	2,044,963			$	2,060,576			$	2,080,514			$	2,101,055
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits		$	1,291,184			$	1,244,904			$	1,253,104			$	1,267,261			$	1,244,581
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank			342,500				397,500				402,500				399,500				422,500
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance			9,368				8,929				9,615				9,862				9,695
Lease liabilities			26,081				26,777				27,466				28,130				27,799
Other liabilities			8,498				11,213				8,742				9,227				10,787
Total liabilities			1,677,631				1,689,323				1,701,427				1,713,980				1,715,362
Shareholders’ equity			350,156				355,640				359,149				366,534				385,693
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$	2,027,787			$	2,044,963			$	2,060,576			$	2,080,514			$	2,101,055

BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Statements of Operations (Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Data) (Unaudited)
		Three months ended
		March 31, 2024				December 31, 2023				March 31, 2023
		(Dollars in thousands)
Interest income:
Loans		$	17,192			$	16,907			$	15,569
Taxable investment income			3,614				3,327				3,152
Non-taxable investment income			36				101				111
Total interest income			20,842				20,335				18,832
Interest expense:
Deposits			8,413				7,755				4,154
Borrowed funds			3,012				3,384				2,737
Total interest expense			11,425				11,139				6,891
Net interest income			9,417				9,196				11,941
(Release of) provision for credit losses			(535	)			156				(23	)
Net interest income after (release of) provision for credit losses			9,952				9,040				11,964
Non-interest income:
Fees and service charges			329				331				262
Gain on securities, net			—				20				—
Gain on sale of loans			36				72				135
Other income			86				149				87
Total non-interest income			451				572				484
Non-interest expense:
Compensation and employee benefits			7,549				6,887				7,847
Occupancy and equipment			2,192				2,140				1,982
Data processing			1,387				1,510				1,601
Advertising			72				120				72
Professional services			730				631				980
Federal deposit insurance			199				200				105
Other			1,113				1,055				1,070
Total non-interest expense			13,242				12,543				13,657
(Loss) income before income tax expense			(2,839	)			(2,931	)			(1,209	)
Income tax expense			—				—				—
Net (loss) income		$	(2,839	)		$	(2,931	)		$	(1,209	)
Basic loss per share		$	(0.13	)		$	(0.13	)		$	(0.05	)
Diluted loss per share		$	(0.13	)		$	(0.13	)		$	(0.05	)
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic			22,095,260				22,845,252				25,374,653
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted (1)			22,095,260				22,845,252				25,374,653

(1) The assumed vesting of outstanding restricted stock units had an antidilutive effect on diluted earnings per share due to the Company’s net loss for the 2024 and 2023 periods.

BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Financial Highlights (Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Data) (Unaudited)
		Three months ended
		March 31, 2024				December 31, 2023				September 30, 2023				June 30, 2023				March 31, 2023
		(Dollars in thousands)
Performance Ratios (%):
Return on average assets			(0.56	)			(0.57	)			(0.27	)			(0.35	)			(0.24	)
Return on average equity			(3.23	)			(3.25	)			(1.55	)			(1.95	)			(1.25	)
Interest rate spread (1)			1.40				1.33				1.48				1.75				2.05
Net interest margin (2)			1.92				1.84				1.94				2.17				2.42
Efficiency ratio (3) (4)			134.19				128.41				120.98				114.90				109.92
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities			122.50				122.93				123.05				130.77				126.39
Tangible equity to tangible assets (4)			17.25				17.37				17.07				17.59				18.33
Book value per share (5)		$	14.61			$	14.51			$	14.27			$	14.38			$	14.08
Tangible book value per share (4)(5)		$	14.60			$	14.49			$	14.24			$	14.35			$	14.06
Asset Quality:
Non-performing loans		$	6,691			$	5,898			$	6,139			$	7,736			$	7,481
Real estate owned, net			593				593				593				—				—
Non-performing assets		$	7,284			$	6,491			$	6,732			$	7,736			$	7,481
Allowance for credit losses to total loans (%)			0.88				0.91				0.88				0.91				0.89
Allowance for credit losses to non-performing loans (%)			205.48				239.98				225.97				186.31				189.18
Non-performing loans to total loans (%)			0.43				0.38				0.39				0.49				0.47
Non-performing assets to total assets (%)			0.36				0.32				0.33				0.37				0.36
Net charge-offs to average outstanding loans during the period (%)			—				—				0.01				—				—

(1) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(2) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
(3) Efficiency ratio represents adjusted non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income plus non-interest income.
(4) See the “Supplemental Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures” tables below for additional information regarding our non-GAAP measures.
(5) March 31, 2024 per share metrics computed using 23,958,888 total shares outstanding.

BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY Analysis of Net Interest Income (Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended,
		March 31, 2024											December 31, 2023											March 31, 2023
		Average Balance				Interest				Average Yield/Cost			Average Balance				Interest				Average Yield/Cost			Average Balance				Interest				Average Yield/Cost
		(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Loans (1)		$	1,555,534			$	17,192			4.45	%		$	1,564,800			$	16,907			4.29	%		$	1,553,118			$	15,569			4.07	%
Mortgage-backed securities			160,349				876			2.20	%			165,471				904			2.17	%			179,604				982			2.22	%
Other investment securities			183,717				1,652			3.62	%			190,507				1,486			3.09	%			199,069				1,512			3.08	%
FHLB stock			20,123				492			9.83	%			20,970				477			9.02	%			20,141				308			6.20	%
Cash and cash equivalents			51,561				630			4.92	%			45,895				561			4.85	%			46,530				461			4.02	%
Total interest-earning assets			1,971,284				20,842			4.25	%			1,987,643				20,335			4.06	%			1,998,462				18,832			3.82	%
Non-interest earning assets			59,357											54,918											55,942
Total assets		$	2,030,641										$	2,042,561										$	2,054,404
Liabilities and shareholders' equity:
NOW, savings, and money market deposits		$	616,169				1,937			1.26	%		$	634,257				1,989			1.24	%		$	805,392				2,010			1.01	%
Time deposits			619,220				6,476			4.21	%			584,977				5,766			3.91	%			416,238				2,144			2.09	%
Interest-bearing deposits			1,235,389				8,413			2.74	%			1,219,234				7,755			2.52	%			1,221,630				4,154			1.38	%
FHLB advances			373,874				3,012			3.24	%			397,643				3,384			3.38	%			359,511				2,737			3.09	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities			1,609,263				11,425			2.86	%			1,616,877				11,139			2.73	%			1,581,141				6,891			1.77	%
Non-interest bearing deposits			26,491											26,629											34,879
Non-interest bearing other			41,569											41,780											44,850
Total liabilities			1,677,323											1,685,286											1,660,870
Total shareholders' equity			353,318											357,275											393,534
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	2,030,641										$	2,042,561										$	2,054,404
Net interest income						$	9,417										$	9,196										$	11,941
Net interest rate spread (2)										1.39	%										1.33	%										2.05	%
Net interest margin (3)										1.92	%										1.84	%										2.42	%

(1) Average loan balances are net of deferred loan fees and costs, and premiums and discounts, and include non-accrual loans.
(2) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY Supplemental Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)

This press release contains certain supplemental financial information, described in the table below, which has been determined by methods other than U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") that management uses in its analysis of Blue Foundry's performance. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide information useful to investors in understanding Blue Foundry's financial results. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for GAAP basis measures and results and Blue Foundry strongly encourages investors to review its consolidated financial statements in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies' non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names.

Net income, as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, includes the provision for credit losses and income tax expense, while pre-provision net revenue does not.

		Three months ended
		March 31, 2024				December 31, 2023				September 30, 2023				June 30, 2023				March 31, 2023
		(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Pre-provision net revenue and efficiency ratio:
Net interest income		$	9,417			$	9,196			$	9,876			$	10,906			$	11,941
Other income			451				572				369				380				484
Total revenue			9,868				9,768				10,245				11,286				12,425
Operating expenses			13,242				12,543				12,394				12,968				13,657
Pre-provision net loss		$	(3,374	)		$	(2,775	)		$	(2,149	)		$	(1,682	)		$	(1,232	)
Efficiency ratio			134.2	%			128.4	%			121.0	%			114.9	%			109.9	%
Core deposits:
Total deposits		$	1,291,184			$	1,244,904			$	1,253,104			$	1,267,261			$	1,244,581
Less: time deposits			642,372				596,624				572,384				521,074				422,911
Core deposits		$	648,812			$	648,280			$	680,720			$	746,187			$	821,670
Core deposits to total deposits			50.3	%			52.1	%			54.3	%			58.9	%			66.0	%
Total assets		$	2,027,787			$	2,044,963			$	2,101,055			$	2,080,514			$	2,101,055
Less: intangible assets			473				557				644				730				781
Tangible assets		$	2,027,314			$	2,044,406			$	2,100,411			$	2,079,784			$	2,100,274
Tangible equity:
Shareholders’ equity		$	350,156			$	355,640			$	359,149			$	366,534			$	385,693
Less: intangible assets			473				557				644				730				781
Tangible equity		$	349,683			$	355,083			$	358,505			$	365,804			$	384,912
Tangible equity to tangible assets			17.25	%			17.37	%			17.07	%			17.59	%			18.33	%
Tangible book value per share:
Tangible equity		$	349,683			$	355,083			$	358,505			$	365,804			$	384,912
Shares outstanding			23,958,888				24,509,950				25,174,412				25,493,422				27,385,482
Tangible book value per share		$	14.60			$	14.49			$	14.24			$	14.35				14.06

FAQ

What was Blue Foundry Bancorp's net loss for the first quarter of 2024?

Blue Foundry Bancorp reported a net loss of $2.8 million for the first quarter of 2024.

How much did deposits increase by in Q1 2024?

Deposits increased by $46.3 million in the first quarter of 2024.

What was the interest income for the quarter in Q1 2024?

Interest income for the quarter was $20.8 million, an increase of $507 thousand.

How many shares did the Company repurchase in Q1 2024, and at what price?

The Company repurchased 532,052 shares at a weighted average price of $9.49 per share.

What was the change in total loans for Blue Foundry Bancorp in Q1 2024?

Total loans decreased by $6.6 million in the first quarter of 2024.

What was the total amount of deposits by the end of Q1 2024?

Deposits totaled $1.29 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2024.

How did non-interest expense change in Q1 2024 compared to the previous quarter?

Non-interest expense increased by $699 thousand in the first quarter of 2024.

What was the ACL percentage for loans as of March 31, 2024?

The ACL on loans was 0.88% as of March 31, 2024.

What was the percentage of non-performing loans to total loans at the end of Q1 2024?

Non-performing loans were at 0.43% of total loans by March 31, 2024.