Princeton Bancorp Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results

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Princeton Bancorp reported Q3 2024 financial results, highlighting the completion of the Cornerstone Bank acquisition. The company recorded a net loss of ($3.6) million, or ($0.55) per diluted share, compared to net income of $5.1 million in Q2 2024. Total assets increased 22.87% to $2.35 billion, largely due to the Cornerstone acquisition which added $314.5 million in assets. The acquisition resulted in $6.7 million in merger expenses and a $3.2 million provision for credit loss. Total deposits increased by $410.3 million, with $282.8 million from Cornerstone and $127.5 million from existing operations. Net interest income was $17.1 million, with a net interest margin of 3.41%.

Positive

• Total assets increased 22.87% to $2.35 billion
• Net interest income grew to $17.1 million from $16.0 million in Q2
• Total deposits increased by $410.3 million (25.08%)
• Non-performing assets decreased by $4.4 million

Negative

• Net loss of ($3.6) million in Q3 2024 vs. net income of $5.1 million in Q2
• Merger-related expenses of $6.7 million impacted earnings
• Net interest margin decreased by 3 basis points from Q2
• Equity to total assets ratio declined from 12.5% to 11.1%

Insights

Financial Analyst

The Q3 2024 results reflect significant strategic moves but temporary earnings pressure. The $3.6 million net loss was primarily driven by one-time merger expenses of $6.7 million and a $3.2 million provision for credit losses related to the Cornerstone acquisition. Core operations remain solid with net interest income up $1.1 million quarter-over-quarter.

Key positives include total assets growing 22.87% to $2.35 billion, deposits increasing 25.08% and improved asset quality with non-performing assets declining by $4.4 million. The net interest margin of 3.41% shows only modest compression of 3 basis points. The Cornerstone acquisition, expected to be immediately accretive with a 2.5-year tangible book value earnback, strategically expands the I-95 corridor presence.

Banking Operations Expert

The acquisition execution demonstrates strong operational capabilities while maintaining solid fundamentals. The allowance for credit losses coverage ratio improved to 1.27% from 1.19%, indicating prudent risk management despite rapid expansion. The equity-to-assets ratio decline to 11.1% from 12.5% remains well above regulatory requirements and reflects the planned impact of the acquisition.

Integration costs are front-loaded but the expanded 28-branch network across three states positions the bank for enhanced economies of scale. The increase in commercial real estate loans by $248.4 million and commercial & industrial loans by $42.8 million shows strong business banking momentum.

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Princeton Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ - BPRN), the bank holding company for The Bank of Princeton (the "Bank"), today reported its unaudited financial condition and results of operations at and for the quarter and nine-months ended September 30, 2024.

The Bank's third quarter was highlighted by the closing of the Cornerstone Bank acquisition. This acquisition will be immediately accretive to earnings with an expected 2.5 year earn back of tangible book value dilution. While the costs related to this acquisition naturally impacted our reported numbers, the core earnings of the Bank remain consistently strong. Please refer to the reconciliation table below that compares Non-GAAP net income to GAAP net income.

President/CEO Edward Dietzler commented, "We are thrilled with the Cornerstone acquisition. This acquisition, along with our recent one of Noah Bank, continues our long-term strategy of becoming the community bank of choice up and down the I95 corridor. Core loans and deposits are both up while asset quality and our capital position remain strong. The Bank is well positioned to continue our strong growth path with our experienced management team. Special thanks to our operations and technology teams who handled this acquisition."

The Company reported a net loss of ($3.6) million, or ($0.55) per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2024, compared to net income of $5.1 million, or $0.80 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2024, and net income of $7.6 million, or $1.19 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2023.   The decrease in net income for the third quarter of 2024 when compared to the second quarter of 2024 was due to an increase of $7.0 million in non-interest expense, and an increase in the provision for credit losses of $4.7 million. These increases were primarily the result of the Cornerstone acquisition which resulted in $6.7 million in merger related expenses and a $3.2 million provision for credit loss associated with the acquired non-purchase credit deteriorated loans. These expenses were partially offset by an increase in net interest income of $1.1 million. The $11.2 million decrease in net income for the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily due to the same acquisition-related items.

Review of Statements of Financial Condition

Total assets were $2.35 billion at September 30, 2024, an increase of $438.2 million, or 22.87% when compared to $1.92 billion at the end of 2023. The primary reason for the increase in total assets was the acquisition of Cornerstone Bank on August 23, 2024, which had approximately $314.5 million in assets at closing. When looking at specific components of the balance sheet, including acquired assets, the Company recorded an increase in net loans of $283.1 million related to the Cornerstone acquisition, an increase in investments of $97.5 million, an increase in cash and cash equivalents of approximately $30.5 million, and an increase in other assets of $22.2 million. The increase in the Company's net loans consisted of increases of $248.4 million in commercial real estate loans, $42.8 million in commercial and industrial loans, $32.3 million in residential mortgages, and $11.3 in home equity and consumer loans, all partially offset by a decrease of $51.9 million in construction loans.

Total deposits on September 30, 2024, increased $410.3 million, or 25.08%, when compared to December 31, 2023. The primary reasons for the increase in total deposits were the $282.8 million in deposits acquired from Cornerstone Bank and the $127.5 million increase from existing operations.  The increase in the Company's deposits consisted of increases in certificates of deposit of $149.0 million, money market deposits of $139.3 million, non-interest-bearing deposits of $53.6 million, interest-bearing demand deposits of $36.6 million and savings deposits of $31.8 million.

Total stockholders' equity at September 30, 2024, increased $22.1 million or 9.22% when compared to December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to the $21.2 million increase in paid-in capital associated with the issuance of common stock of $20.0 million related to the acquisition of Cornerstone and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of $1.6 million. The ratio of equity to total assets at September 30, 2024 and at December 31, 2023 was 11.1% and 12.5%, respectively. The current period ratio decrease was primarily due to the Cornerstone Bank acquisition.

Asset Quality

At September 30, 2024, non-performing assets totaled $2.3 million, a decrease of $4.4 million when compared to the amount at December 31, 2023.

Review of Quarterly and Year-to-Date Financial Results

Net interest income was $17.1 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $16.0 million for the second quarter of 2024 and $16.7 million for the third quarter of 2023. The increase from the previous quarter was the result of an increase in interest income of $2.4 million, or 8.2%, partially offset by an increase in interest expense of $1.3 million, or 9.4%. The net interest margin for the third quarter of 2024 was 3.41%, a decrease by 3 basis points when compared to the second quarter of 2024. The increase in interest expense and the decrease in net interest margin were primarily associated with an increase in total interest-bearing deposits of $98.9 million and a six basis point increase in the rate on such deposits. This resulted in an increase in the Company's cost of funds of 3 basis points.  The increase in interest income for the third quarter was due to an increase in average interest-earning assets of $130.2 million, while the yield on interest-earning assets remained consistent with the second quarter of 2024.

For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded net income of $5.9 million, or $0.90 per diluted common share, compared to $20.5 million, or $3.21 per diluted common share, for the same period in 2023. This year-to-date decrease was primarily the result of a $9.7 bargain purchase gain in 2023 which included a tax benefit of $2.0 million from the Company's acquisition of Noah Bank in May of that year, and the purchase accounting recorded in 2024 related to the Cornerstone acquisition, which includes an increase of $2.2 million in the provision for credit losses when comparing both periods.

The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $4.6 million during the third quarter of 2024, which consisted of $3.2 million related to the CECL impact for non-purchase credit deteriorated loans associated with loans acquired in the Cornerstone acquisition, and $1.5 million recorded to the allowance of credit losses resulting from changes in the Company's loan portfolio assumptions. The current quarters' provision recorded on the Company's statements of income was $4.7 million higher when compared to the provision for credit losses for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and was $4.8 million higher than the provision for the same period in 2023, most of which can primarily be attributed to the acquisition of Cornerstone Bank.  For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded charge-offs of $279 thousand and recoveries of $171 thousand. The coverage ratio of the allowance for credit losses to period end loans was 1.27% at September 30, 2024 and 1.19% at December 31, 2023.

Total non-interest income of $2.1 million for the third quarter of 2024 decreased $31 thousand or 1.5% when compared to the second quarter of 2024 and decreased $347 thousand or 14.4% when compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Total non-interest expense of $19.0 million for the third quarter of 2024 increased $7.0 million, or 58.5%, when compared to the second quarter of 2024. Total non-interest expense for the third quarter of 2024 increased $8.9 million or 87.4% when compared to the third quarter of 2023.  This increase over both the prior quarter and the third quarter of 2023 was primarily due to the $6.7 million in merger costs associated with the Cornerstone acquisition. The remaining increase compared to the second quarter of 2024 was primarily related to occupancy and equipment expense increasing $237 thousand, salaries and benefits expense increasing $113 thousand, data processing and communications expense increasing $52 thousand, and professional fees increasing $52 thousand all partially offset by a decrease in other expenses of $251 thousand. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, non-interest expense was $42.9 million, compared to $37.7 million for the same period in 2023.  The increase was primarily due to an increase in merger-related expenses of $1.1 million during 2024 as well as increases in salaries and employee benefits of $2.2 million over the same period in 2023 associated with merit increases as well as additional staff costs related to the Cornerstone and Noah acquisitions.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of ($865) thousand, resulting in an effective tax rate of (19.3%), compared to an income tax expense of $1.0 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 16.8% for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, and compared to an income tax expense of $1.5 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 16.6% for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

About Princeton Bancorp, Inc. and The Bank of Princeton

Princeton Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for The Bank of Princeton, a community bank founded in 2007.  The Bank is a New Jersey state-chartered commercial bank with 28 branches in New Jersey, including three in Princeton and others in Bordentown, Browns Mills, Burlington, Chesterfield, Cherry Hill, Cream Ridge, Deptford, Fort Lee, Hamilton, Kingston, Lakewood, Lambertville, Lawrenceville, Medford, Monroe, Moorestown, New Brunswick, Palisades Park, Pennington, Piscataway, Princeton Junction, Quakerbridge, Sicklerville, Voorhees, and Woodbury.  There are also five branches in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area and two in the New York City metropolitan area. The Bank of Princeton is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. 

Forward-Looking Statements

The Company may from time to time make written or oral "forward-looking statements," including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in its reports to stockholders and in other communications by the Company (including this press release), which are made in good faith by the Company pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements of the Company's plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions that are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which are beyond the Company's control). The most significant factors that could cause future results to differ materially from those anticipated by our forward-looking statements include the ongoing impact of higher inflation levels, higher interest rates and general economic and recessionary concerns, all of which could impact economic growth and could cause a reduction in financial transactions and business activities, including decreased deposits and reduced loan originations, our ability to manage liquidity in a rapidly changing and unpredictable market, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and additional interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following factors: the integration of the businesses of the Company and Cornerstone Bank following the completion of the Transaction may be more difficult; the global impact of the military conflicts in the Ukraine and the Middle East; the impact of any future pandemics or other natural disasters; civil unrest, rioting, acts or threats of terrorism, or actions taken by the local, state and Federal governments in response to such events, which could impact business and economic conditions in our market area; the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which the Company and Bank conduct operations; the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; market and monetary fluctuations; market volatility; the value of the Bank's products and services as perceived by actual and prospective customers, including the features, pricing and quality compared to competitors' products and services; the willingness of customers to substitute competitors' products and services for the Bank's products and services; credit risk associated with the Bank's lending activities; risks relating to the real estate market and the Bank's real estate collateral; the impact of changes in applicable laws and regulations and requirements arising out of our supervision by banking regulators; other regulatory requirements applicable to the Company and the Bank; and the timing and nature of the regulatory response to any applications filed by the Company and the Bank; technological changes; other acquisitions; changes in consumer spending and saving habits; those risks under the heading "Risk Factors" set forth in the Bank's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023,  and the success of the Company at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.

The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company, except as required by applicable law or regulation.

Princeton Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
								September 30, 2024 vs					September 30, 2024 vs
		September 30,		December 31,		September 30,		December 31, 2023					September 30, 2023
		2024		2023		2023		$ Change		% Change			$ Change		% Change
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$        181,058		$        150,557		$        206,931		$    30,501		20.26	%		$      (25,873)		(12.50)	%
Securities available-for-sale taxable		147,871		50,544		47,765		97,327		192.56			100,106		209.58
Securities available-for-sale tax-exempt		40,988		40,808		37,627		180		0.44			3,361		8.93
Securities held-to-maturity		163		193		195		(30)		(15.54)			(32)		(16.41)
Loans receivable, net of deferred loan fees		1,831,407		1,548,335		1,498,500		283,072		18.28			332,907		22.22
Allowance for credit losses		(23,200)		(18,492)		(17,992)		(4,708)		25.46			(5,208)		28.95
Goodwill		14,381		8,853		8,853		5,528		62.44			5,528		62.44
Core deposit intangible		3,860		1,422		1,546		2,438		171.45			2,314		149.68
Equity method investments		10,042		8,296		2,672		1,746		21.05			7,370		275.82
Other assets		148,160		125,981		127,026		22,179		17.61			21,134		16.64
TOTAL ASSETS		$     2,354,730		$     1,916,497		$     1,913,123		$  438,233		22.87	%		$     441,607		23.08	%
LIABILITIES
Non-interest checking		$        302,846		$        249,282		$        264,197		$    53,564		21.49	%		$       38,649		14.63	%
Interest checking		284,504		247,939		239,902		36,565		14.75			44,602		18.59
Savings		178,299		146,484		147,113		31,815		21.72			31,186		21.20
Money market		493,353		354,005		349,505		139,348		39.36			143,848		41.16
Time deposits over $250,000		213,310		150,113		144,158		63,197		42.10			69,152		47.97
Other time deposits		573,689		487,918		493,091		85,771		17.58			80,598		16.35
Total deposits		2,046,001		1,635,741		1,637,966		410,260		25.08			408,035		24.91
Borrowings		-		-		-		-		-			-		N/A
Other liabilities		46,378		40,545		42,949		5,833		14.39			3,429		7.98
TOTAL LIABILITIES		2,092,379		1,676,286		1,680,915		416,093		24.82			411,464		24.48
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Paid-in capital		119,514		98,291		97,779		21,223		21.59			21,735		22.23
Treasury stock 1		(842)		-		-		(842)		100.00			(842)		100.00
Retained earnings		149,565		149,414		146,022		151		0.10			3,543		2.43
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(5,886)		(7,494)		(11,593)		1,608		(21.46)			5,707		(49.23)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		262,351		240,211		232,208	#	22,140		9.22			30,143		12.98
TOTAL LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		$     2,354,730		$     1,916,497		$     1,913,123		$  438,233		22.87	%		$     441,607		23.08	%
Book value per common share		$           38.15		$           38.04		$           36.86		$        0.11		0.29	%		$          1.29		3.50	%
Tangible book value per common share 2		$           35.50		$           36.41		$           35.21		$      (0.91)		(2.50)	%		$          0.29		0.82	%
1Treasury stock repurchases commenced March 8, 2024,  associated with the stock repurchase program announced August 10, 2023.
2Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP measure. For more information, see "Supplemental Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)" below.

 

Princeton Bancorp, Inc.
Loan and Deposit Tables
(Unaudited)
The components of loans receivable, net at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:
		September 30,		December 31,
		2024		2023
		(In thousands)
Commercial real estate		$      1,391,245		$      1,142,864
Commercial and industrial		93,782		50,961
Construction		258,332		310,187
Residential first-lien mortgages		70,389		38,040
Home equity / consumer		19,406		8,081
Total loans		1,833,154		1,550,133
Deferred fees and costs		(1,747)		(1,798)
Allowance for credit losses		(23,200)		(18,492)
Loans, net		$      1,808,207		$      1,529,843
The components of deposits at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:
		September 30,		December 31,
		2024		2023
		(In thousands)
Demand, non-interest-bearing		$        302,846		$        249,282
Demand, interest-bearing		284,504		247,939
Savings		178,299		146,484
Money market		493,353		354,005
Time deposits		786,999		638,031
Total deposits		$      2,046,001		$      1,635,741

 

Princeton Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
			Three Months Ended September 30,
			2024		2023		$ Change		% Change
Interest and dividend income
	Loans and fees		$              28,135		$              23,503		$    4,632		19.7 %
	Available-for-sale debt securities:
		Taxable	1,273		357		916		256.6 %
		Tax-exempt	285		285		0		0.0 %
	Held-to-maturity debt securities		2		3		(1)		-33.3 %
	Other interest and dividend income		2,115		2,852		(737)		-25.8 %
		Total interest and dividends	31,810		27,000		4,810		17.8 %
Interest expense
		Deposits	14,701		10,316		4,385		42.5 %
		Borrowings	-		-		0		N/A
		Total interest expense	14,701		10,316		4,385		42.5 %
Net interest income			17,109		16,684		425		2.5 %
Provision for (reversal of) credit losses			4,601		(182)		4,783		-2628.0 %
Net interest income after provision for (reversal of) credit losses			12,508		16,866		(4,358)		-25.8 %
Non-interest income
	Loss on sale of securities available-for-sale, net		(7)		(6)		(1)		16.7 %
	Income from bank-owned life insurance		423		331		92		27.8 %
	Fees and service charges		521		479		42		8.8 %
	Loan fees, including prepayment penalties		784		1,184		(400)		-33.8 %
	Gain on sale of other real estate owned		-		203		(203)		-100.0 %
	Other		335		212		123		58.0 %
		Total non-interest income	2,056		2,403		(347)		-14.4 %
Non-interest expense
	Salaries and employee benefits		6,556		6,177		379		6.1 %
	Occupancy and equipment		2,087		2,142		(55)		-2.6 %
	Professional fees		654		614		40		6.5 %
	Data processing and communications		1,456		1,242		214		17.2 %
	Federal deposit insurance		316		258		58		22.5 %
	Advertising and promotion		181		139		42		30.2 %
	Office expense		190		117		73		62.4 %
	Core deposit intangible		143		116		27		23.3 %
	Merger-related expenses		6,695		(1,391)		8,086		581.3 %
	Other		758		745		13		1.7 %
		Total non-interest expense	19,036		10,159		8,877		87.4 %
Income (loss) before income tax expense			(4,472)		9,110		(13,582)		-149.1 %
Income tax (benefit) expense			(865)		1,512		(2,377)		-157.2 %
Net (loss) income			$               (3,607)		$                7,598		(11,205)		-147.5 %
Net (loss) income per common share - basic			$                 (0.55)		$                  1.21		$     (1.76)		-145.5 %
Net (loss) income per common share - diluted			$                 (0.55)		$                  1.19		$     (1.74)		-146.2 %
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic			6,573		6,295		278		4.4 %
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted			6,573		6,390		183		2.9 %

 

Princeton Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income (Current Quarter vs Prior Quarter)
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
			Three Months Ended
			September 30,		June 30,
			2024		2024		$ Change		% Change
Interest and dividend income
	Loans and fees		$        28,135		$        26,034		$      2,101		8.1 %
	Available-for-sale debt securities:
		Taxable	1,273		1,001		272		27.2 %
		Tax-exempt	285		286		(1)		-0.3 %
	Held-to-maturity debt securities		2		3		(1)		-33.3 %
	Other interest and dividend income		2,115		2,086		29		1.4 %
		Total interest and dividends	31,810		29,410		2,400		8.2 %
Interest expense
		Deposits	14,701		13,442		1,259		9.4 %
		Borrowings	-		-		-		N/A
		Total interest expense	14,701		13,442		1,259		9.4 %
Net interest income			17,109		15,968		1,141		7.1 %
Provision for (reversal of) credit losses			4,601		(118)		4,719		-3999.2 %
Net interest income after provision for (reversal of) credit losses			12,508		16,086		(3,578)		-22.2 %
Non-interest income
	Gain on call/sale of securities available-for-sale		(7)		-		(7)		N/A
	Income from bank-owned life insurance		423		388		35		9.0 %
	Fees and service charges		521		465		56		12.0 %
	Loan fees, including prepayment penalties		784		937		(153)		-16.3 %
	Other		335		297		38		12.8 %
		Total non-interest income	2,056		2,087		(31)		-1.5 %
Non-interest expense
	Salaries and employee benefits		6,556		6,443		113		1.8 %
	Occupancy and equipment		2,087		1,850		237		12.8 %
	Professional fees		654		602		52		8.6 %
	Data processing and communications		1,456		1,404		52		3.7 %
	Federal deposit insurance		316		279		37		13.3 %
	Advertising and promotion		181		156		25		16.0 %
	Office expense		190		155		35		22.6 %
	Core deposit intangible		143		111		32		28.8 %
	Merger-related expenses		6,695		-		6,695		N/A
	Other		758		1,009		(251)		-24.9 %
		Total non-interest expense	19,036		12,009		7,027		58.5 %
Income (loss) before income tax expense			(4,472)		6,164		(10,636)		-172.6 %
Income tax (benefit) expense			(865)		1,038		(1,903)		-183.3 %
Net (loss) income			$        (3,607)		$          5,126		$     (8,733)		-170.4 %
Net (loss) income per common share - basic			$          (0.55)		$           0.81		$      (1.36)		-167.9 %
Net (loss) income per common share - diluted			$          (0.55)		$           0.80		$      (1.35)		-168.8 %
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic			6,573		6,334		239		3.8 %
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted			6,573		6,420		153		2.4 %

 

Princeton Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
			Nine Months Ended
			September 30,
			2024		2023		$ Change		% Change
Interest and dividend income
	Loans and fees		$ 79,109		$  64,914		$      14,195		21.9 %
	Available-for-sale debt securities:
		Taxable	2,838		927		1,911		206.1 %
		Tax-exempt	857		853		4		0.5 %
	Held-to-maturity debt securities		7		8		(1)		-12.5 %
	Other interest and dividend income		6,475		3,924		2,551		65.0 %
		Total interest and dividends	89,286		70,626		18,660		26.4 %
Interest expense
		Deposits	40,761		21,502		19,259		89.6 %
		Borrowings	-		118		(118)		-100.0 %
		Total interest expense	40,761		21,620		19,141		88.5 %
Net interest income			48,525		49,006		(481)		-1.0 %
Provision for credit losses			4,669		2,546		2,123		83.4 %
Net interest income after provision for credit losses			43,856		46,460		(2,604)		-5.6 %
Non-Interest income
	(Loss) on sale of securities available-for-sale, net		(7)		(6)		(1)		16.7 %
	Income from bank-owned life insurance		1,192		916		276		30.1 %
	Fees and service charges		1,418		1,391		27		1.9 %
	Loan fees, including prepayment penalties		2,445		2,565		(120)		-4.7 %
	Bargain purchase gain		-		9,696		(9,696)		-100.0 %
	Gain on sale of other real estate owned		-		203		(203)		-100.0 %
	Other		1,080		577		503		87.2 %
		Total non-interest income	6,128		15,342		(9,214)		-60.1 %
Non-interest expense
	Salaries and employee benefits		19,519		17,352		2,167		12.5 %
	Occupancy and equipment		5,966		5,188		778		15.0 %
	Professional fees		1,780		1,635		145		8.9 %
	Data processing and communications		4,020		3,860		160		4.1 %
	Federal deposit insurance		868		701		167		23.8 %
	Advertising and promotion		479		375		104		27.7 %
	Office expense		464		392		72		18.4 %
	Other real estate owned expense		-		1		(1)		-100.0 %
	Core deposit intangible		374		378		(4)		-1.1 %
	Merger-related expenses		6,695		5,635		1,060		18.8 %
	Other		2,716		2,228		488		21.9 %
		Total non-interest expense	42,881		37,745		5,136		13.6 %
Income before income tax expense			7,103		24,057		(16,954)		-70.5 %
Income tax expense			1,239		3,574		(2,335)		-65.3 %
Net income			$   5,864		$  20,483		$    (14,619)		-71.4 %
Net income per common share - basic			$    0.91		$     3.26		$        (2.35)		-72.0 %
Net income per common share - diluted			$    0.90		$     3.21		$        (2.31)		-71.9 %
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic			6,412		6,275		137		2.2 %
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted			6,496		6,380		116		1.8 %

 

Princeton Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Average Statement of Financial Condition
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
	For the Three Months Ended September 30,
	2024				2023				Change in		Change in
	Average		Yield/		Average		Yield/		Average		Yield/
	Balance		Rate		Balance		Rate		Balance		Rate
Earning assets
Loans	$     1,691,688		6.62 %		$    1,464,798		6.37 %		$       226,890		0.25 %
Securities
Taxable available-for-sale	111,633		4.56 %		46,599		3.06 %		65,034		1.50 %
Tax-exempt available-for-sale	40,028		2.85 %		40,118		2.84 %		(90)		0.01 %
Held-to-maturity	164		5.33 %		196		5.28 %		(32)		0.05 %
Securities	151,825		4.11 %		86,913		2.96 %		64,912		1.15 %
Other interest earning assets
Federal funds sold	135,164		5.38 %		199,350		5.38 %		(64,186)		0.00 %
Other interest-earning assets	19,549		5.85 %		10,506		5.67 %		9,043		0.18 %
Other interest-earning assets	154,713		5.44 %		209,856		5.39 %		(55,143)		0.05 %
Total interest-earning assets	1,998,226		6.33 %		1,761,567		6.08 %		236,659		0.25 %
Total non-earning assets	151,776				127,682
Total assets	$     2,150,002				$    1,889,249
Interest-bearing liabilities
Checking	$        258,728		1.86 %		$       243,359		1.68 %		$         15,369		0.18 %
Savings	159,521		2.57 %		149,215		2.10 %		10,306		0.47 %
Money market	443,109		3.85 %		337,491		3.50 %		105,618		0.35 %
Certificates of deposit	721,240		4.50 %		629,082		3.48 %		92,158		1.02 %
Total interest-bearing deposits	1,582,598		3.70 %		1,359,147		3.01 %		223,451		0.69 %
Non-interest bearing deposits	269,030				255,775				13,255
Total  deposits	1,851,628		3.16 %		1,614,922		2.53 %		236,706		0.63 %
Borrowings	-		N/A		-		N/A		-		N/A
Total interest-bearing liabilities
(excluding non interest deposits)	1,582,598		3.70 %		1,359,147		3.01 %		223,451		0.69 %
Non-interest-bearing deposits	269,030				255,775
Total cost of funds	1,851,628		3.16 %		1,614,922		2.53 %		236,706		0.63 %
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	43,729				45,923
Stockholders' equity	254,645				228,404
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$     2,150,002				$    1,889,249
Net interest spread			2.64 %				3.07 %
Net interest margin			3.41 %				3.76 %
Net interest margin (FTE) 1, 2			3.45 %				3.81 %
1Includes federal and state tax effect of tax-exempt securities and loans.
2This is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information, see "Supplemental Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)" below.

 

Princeton Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Average Statement of Financial Condition
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024				2023				Change in		Change in
	Average		Yield/		Average		Yield/		Average		Yield/
	Balance		Rate		Balance		Rate		Balance		Rate
Earning assets
Loans	$    1,609,890		6.56 %		$    1,424,768		6.09 %		$        185,122		0.47 %
Securities
Taxable available-for-sale	86,732		4.36 %		44,517		2.78 %		42,215		1.58 %
Tax-exempt available-for-sale	40,180		2.84 %		40,974		2.78 %		(794)		0.06 %
Held-to-maturity	171		5.25 %		198		5.28 %		(27)		-0.03 %
Securities	127,083		3.88 %		85,689		2.78 %		41,394		1.10 %
Other interest earning assets
Federal funds sold	138,843		5.43 %		91,761		5.30 %		47,082		0.13 %
Other interest-earning assets	19,281		5.76 %		7,086		5.36 %		12,195		0.40 %
Other interest-earning assets	158,124		5.47 %		98,847		5.31 %		59,277		0.16 %
Total interest-earning assets	1,895,097		6.29 %		1,609,304		5.87 %		285,793		0.42 %
Total non-earning assets	144,630				114,543
Total assets	$    2,039,727				$    1,723,847
Interest-bearing liabilities
Checking	$       244,271		1.93 %		$       250,100		1.29 %		$          (5,829)		0.64 %
Savings	151,884		2.57 %		163,516		1.54 %		(11,632)		1.03 %
Money market	399,253		3.92 %		297,360		2.81 %		101,893		1.11 %
Certificates of deposit	704,388		4.28 %		504,237		2.90 %		200,151		1.38 %
Total interest-bearing deposits	1,499,796		3.63 %		1,215,213		2.37 %		284,583		1.26 %
Non-interest bearing deposits	252,184				244,718
Total  deposits	1,751,980		3.11 %		1,459,931		1.97 %		292,049		1.14 %
Borrowings	-		0.00 %		3,133		5.01 %		(3,133)		-5.01 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
(excluding non interest deposits)	1,499,796		3.63 %		1,218,346		2.37 %		281,450		1.26 %
Non-interest-bearing deposits	252,184				244,718
Total cost of funds	1,751,980		3.11 %		1,463,064		1.97 %		288,916		1.14 %
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	42,239				34,312
Stockholders' equity	245,508				226,471
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$    2,039,727				$    1,723,847
Net interest spread			2.66 %				3.50 %
Net interest margin			3.42 %				4.07 %
Net interest margin (FTE) 1, 2			3.46 %				4.13 %
1Includes federal and state tax effect of tax-exempt securities and loans.
2This is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information, see "Supplemental Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)" below.

 

Princeton Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Average Statement of Financial Condition
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
	For the Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2024				June 30, 2024				Change in		Change in
	Average		Yield/		Average		Yield/		Average		Yield/
	Balance		Rate		Balance		Rate		Balance		Rate
Earning assets
Loans	$    1,691,688		6.62 %		$       1,585,876		6.60 %		$      105,812		0.01 %
Securities
Taxable available-for-sale	111,633		4.56 %		89,547		4.47 %		22,086		0.09 %
Tax-exempt available-for-sale	40,028		2.85 %		39,756		2.88 %		272		-0.03 %
Held-to-maturity	164		5.33 %		166		5.33 %		(2)		0.00 %
Securities	151,825		4.11 %		129,469		3.98 %		22,356		0.13 %
Other interest earning assets
Federal funds sold	135,164		5.38 %		133,336		5.45 %		1,828		-0.07 %
Other interest-earning assets	19,549		5.85 %		19,338		5.78 %		211		0.07 %
Other interest-earning assets	154,713		5.44 %		152,674		5.49 %		2,039		-0.05 %
Total interest-earning assets	1,998,226		6.33 %		1,868,019		6.33 %		130,207		0.00 %
Total non-earning assets	151,776				141,377
Total assets	$    2,150,002				$       2,009,396
Interest-bearing liabilities
Checking	$       258,728		1.86 %		$          231,895		1.94 %		$        26,833		-0.08 %
Savings	159,521		2.57 %		148,377		2.64 %		11,144		-0.07 %
Money market	443,109		3.85 %		390,019		3.99 %		53,090		-0.14 %
Certificates of deposit	721,240		4.50 %		713,433		4.22 %		7,807		0.29 %
Total interest-bearing deposits	1,582,598		3.70 %		1,483,724		3.64 %		98,874		0.05 %
Non-interest bearing deposits	269,030				243,248				25,781
Total  deposits	1,851,628		3.16 %		1,726,972		3.13 %		124,655		0.03 %
Borrowings	-		N/A		-		N/A		-		N/A
Total interest-bearing liabilities
(excluding non interest deposits)	1,582,598		3.70 %		1,483,724		3.64 %		98,874		0.05 %
Non-interest-bearing deposits	269,030				243,248
Total cost of funds	1,851,628		3.16 %		1,726,972		3.13 %		124,655		0.03 %
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	43,729				40,874
Stockholders' equity	254,645				241,550
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$    2,150,002				$       2,009,396
Net interest spread			2.64 %				2.69 %
Net interest margin			3.41 %				3.44 %
Net interest margin (FTE) 1, 2			3.45 %				3.48 %
1Includes federal and state tax effect of tax-exempt securities and loans.
2This is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information, see "Supplemental Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)" below.

 

Princeton Bancorp, Inc.
Quarterly Financial Highlights
(Unaudited)
	2024		2024		2024		2023		2023
	September		June		March		December		September
Return on average assets	-0.67 %		1.03 %		0.89 %		1.09 %		1.60 %
Return on average equity	-5.64 %		8.54 %		7.27 %		8.93 %		13.20 %
Return on average tangible equity1	-6.07 %		8.91 %		7.60 %		9.34 %		13.83 %
Net interest margin	3.41 %		3.44 %		3.42 %		3.55 %		3.76 %
Net interest margin (FTE)1	3.45 %		3.48 %		3.58 %		3.51 %		3.81 %
Adjusted efficiency ratio1	63.65 %		65.90 %		67.21 %		60.85 %		59.89 %
COMMON STOCK DATA
Market value at period end	$     36.98		$     33.10		$     30.78		$     35.90		$     28.99
Market range:
High	$     39.12		$     33.10		$     36.25		$     37.60		$     31.69
Low	$     32.40		$     29.15		$     29.72		$     28.21		$     27.37
Book value per common share at period end	$     38.15		$     38.54		$     38.26		$     38.04		$     36.86
Tangible book value per common share1	$     35.50		$     36.98		$     36.65		$     36.41		$     35.21
Shares of common stock outstanding (in thousands)	6,876		6,353		6,320		6,314		6,299
CAPITAL RATIOS
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	13.21 %		14.66 %		14.31 %		14.68 %		14.96 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)	12.06 %		13.62 %		13.26 %		13.61 %		13.89 %
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)	11.48 %		12.21 %		11.99 %		12.29 %		12.38 %
Equity to assets	11.14 %		12.34 %		12.16 %		12.53 %		12.14 %
Tangible equity to tangible assets1	10.45 %		11.90 %		11.71 %		12.06 %		11.66 %
CREDIT QUALITY DATA (Dollars in thousands)
Net charge-offs (recoveries)	$        108		$        (15)		$        176		$        (10)		$        (23)
Annualized net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans	0.026 %		-0.004 %		0.045 %		-0.003 %		-0.006 %
Nonperforming loans	$     2,330		$     3,198		$     2,115		$     6,708		$     6,755
Other real estate owned	-		-		-		-		-
Total nonperforming assets	$     2,330		$     3,198		$     2,115		$     6,708		$     6,755
Allowance for credit losses as a percent of:
Period-end loans, net of deferred fees and costs	1.27 %		1.17 %		1.18 %		1.19 %		1.20 %
Nonperforming loans	995.85 %		577.36 %		880.28 %		275.67 %		266.35 %
Nonperforming assets	995.85 %		577.36 %		880.28 %		275.67 %		266.35 %
Nonaccrual loans as a percent of total loans, net of deferred fees and costs	0.13 %		0.20 %		0.13 %		0.43 %		0.45 %
1This is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information, see "Supplemental Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)" below.

 

Princeton Bancorp, Inc
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 its performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are "tangible book value per common share," "return on average tangible equity," "efficiency ratio," "tangible equity to tangible assets," and "net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent." For the purpose of calculating return on average tangible equity, net income for such period is annualized and divided by average tangible equity during such period. Average tangible equity equals average shareholders' equity during the applicable period less average goodwill and other intangible assets during the applicable period. For the purpose of calculating tangible equity to tangible assets, tangible equity is divided by tangible assets. Tangible equity equals total shareholders' equity less goodwill and other intangible assets, in each case at period end. Tangible assets equal total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets, in each case at period end. For the purpose of calculating tangible book value per common share, tangible equity is divided by the number of common shares outstanding, in each case at period end.  For the purpose of calculating efficiency ratio, total operating expense is divided by total revenue for the period. For the purpose of calculating net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent, fully taxable equivalent adjustments are added to net interest income for the period, net interest income fully taxable equivalent for such period is annualized and divided by average interest earning assets during such period. Adjusted earnings per share and adjusted diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income adjusted for the provision for credit loss on non-purchase credit deteriorated loans and merger-related expenses by weighted outstanding shares.

Management believes these non- GAAP financial measures provide information useful to investors in understanding its financial results. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for GAAP basis measures and results and the Company 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.

In addition to the items noted above, defined footnotes are included in the Supplemental Information – Non-GAAP Financial Measures table below. Income annualized is calculated using income for the period divided by the number of days in the period, then multiplied by total days in the year. Average equity is calculated using the sum of daily equity balance for the period, divided by the number of days in the period. Fully taxable equivalent adjustment is calculated using tax exempt loan income plus tax exempt securities income for the period, multiplied by a tax rate of 28%.

 

Princeton Bancorp, Inc.
Supplemental Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
	Three months ended
	2024		2024		2024		2023		2023
	September		June		March		December		September
Net (loss) income (annualized)1	$       (14,350)		$         20,617		$         17,428		$         20,956		$         30,144
Average equity2	254,645		241,550		240,230		234,628		228,404
Less: intangible assets	(18,241)		(10,044)		(10,154)		(10,275)		(10,399)
Average Tangible Equity	$       236,404		$       231,506		$       230,076		$       224,353		$       218,005
Return on average tangible equity	-6.07 %		8.91 %		7.60 %		9.34 %		13.83 %
Net interest income	$         17,109		$         15,968		$         15,448		$         16,010		$         16,684
Other income	2,056		2,087		1,985		1,779		2,403
Total revenue	19,165		18,055		17,433		17,789		19,087
Non-interest expenses	$         19,036		$         12,009		$         11,836		$         10,949		$         10,159
Less: core deposit intangible amortization	(143)		(111)		(120)		(124)		(119)
Less: merger-related expenses	(6,695)		-		-		-		1,391
Total operating expenses	$         12,198		$         11,898		$         11,716		$         10,825		$         11,431
Adjusted efficiency ratio	63.65 %		65.90 %		67.21 %		60.85 %		59.89 %
Total Assets	$    2,354,730		$    1,983,941		$    1,988,001		$    1,916,497		$    1,913,123
Less: intangible assets	(18,241)		(10,044)		(10,154)		(10,275)		(10,399)
Tangible assets	$    2,336,489		$    1,973,897		$    1,977,847		$    1,906,222		$    1,902,724
Stockholders' equity	$       262,351		$       244,841		$       241,808		$       240,211		$       232,208
Less: intangible assets	(18,241)		(10,044)		(10,154)		(10,275)		(10,399)
Tangible equity	$       244,110		$       234,797		$       231,654		$       229,936		$       221,809
Tangible equity to tangible assets	10.45 %		11.90 %		11.71 %		12.06 %		11.66 %
Tangible equity	$       244,110		$       234,797		$       231,654		$       229,936		$       221,809
Shares outstanding (in thousands)	6,876		6,350		6,320		6,315		6,299
Tangible book value per share	$          35.50		$          36.98		$          36.65		$          36.41		$          35.21
1Income annualized is calculated using income for the period divided by the number of days in the period, then multiplied by total days in the year.
2Average equity is calculated using the sum of daily equity balance for the period, divided by the number of days in the period.
	Three months ended
	2024		2024		2024		2023		2023
	September		June		March		December		September
Net interest income	$         17,109		$         15,968		$         15,968		$         15,448		$         16,684
FTE adjustment3	211		213		226		224		215
Net interest income FTE	$         17,320		$         16,181		$         16,194		$         15,672		$         16,899
Net interest income FTE (annualized)1	$         68,902		$         65,078		$         65,132		$         62,862		$         67,045
Average interest earning assets	1,998,226		1,868,019		1,817,912		1,789,624		1,761,567
Net interest margin FTE	3.45 %		3.48 %		3.58 %		3.51 %		3.81 %
	Nine months ended
	2024		2023
	September		September
Net interest income	$         48,525		$         49,006
FTE adjustment3	612		580
Net interest income FTE	$         49,137		$         49,586
Net interest income FTE (annualized)1	$         65,635		$         66,540
Average interest earning assets	1,895,097		1,609,304
Net interest margin FTE	3.46 %		4.13 %
1Income annualized is calculated using income for the period divided by the number of days in the period,
then multiplied by total days in the year.
3Fully taxable equivalent adjustment is calculated using tax exempt loan income plus tax exempt securities
income for the period, multiplied by a tax rate of 28%.

 

Princeton Bancorp, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Net Income to GAAP Net Income
		At or For the Three						At or For the Nine
		Months Ended September 30, 2024						Months Ended September 30, 2024
		Actual		Cornerstone1		Core		Actual		Cornerstone1		Core
		(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Net interest income		$    17,109		$            -		$   17,109		$    48,525		$              -		$    48,525
Provision for credit loss		4,601		3,152		1,449		4,669		3,152		1,517
Net interest income after provision		12,508		(3,152)		15,660		43,856		(3,152)		47,008
Non-interest income		2,056		-		2,056		6,128		-		6,128
Non-interest expense		19,036		6,695		12,341		42,881		6,695		36,186
Income (loss) before income taxes		(4,472)		(9,847)		5,375		7,103		(9,847)		16,950
Income tax (benefit) expense		(865)		(2,068)		1,203		1,239		(2,068)		3,307
Net (loss) income		$     (3,607)		$      (7,779)		$     4,172		$      5,864		$        (7,779)		$    13,643
Earnings per common share - basic		$      (0.55)				$       0.63		$        0.91				$        2.13
Earnings per common share - diluted		$      (0.55)				$       0.63		$        0.90				$        2.10
1 Reflects the CECL adjustment for non-purchase credit deteriorated loans and merger related expense impact to net income and tax-effected
using a federal income tax rate of 21%.

 

Contact George Rapp
609.454.0718
grapp@thebankofprinceton.com

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FAQ

What was Princeton Bancorp's (BPRN) net income for Q3 2024?

Princeton Bancorp reported a net loss of ($3.6) million, or ($0.55) per diluted share, for Q3 2024.

How much did the Cornerstone Bank acquisition add to BPRN's assets in Q3 2024?

The Cornerstone Bank acquisition added approximately $314.5 million in assets to Princeton Bancorp's balance sheet.

What was BPRN's net interest margin in Q3 2024?

Princeton Bancorp's net interest margin was 3.41% in Q3 2024, decreasing by 3 basis points compared to Q2 2024.

How much were the merger-related expenses for BPRN's Cornerstone acquisition in Q3 2024?

The merger-related expenses for the Cornerstone acquisition were $6.7 million in Q3 2024.