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BV Financial, Inc. reported a net income of $13.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, with a return on average equity of 9.93%. The company completed its conversion to a stock holding company, selling 9,798,980 shares of its common stock at $10.00 per share. Total equity increased by $101.3 million, and net loans increased by 5.63% to $696.2 million. However, deposits decreased by 7.38% to $634.1 million. Non-performing assets totaled $10.7 million, and the allowance for credit losses on loans was $8.6 million, representing 1.21% of total loans. Net interest income was $34.2 million for the year, with a net interest margin of 4.23%.
Positive
  • Net income of $13.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023
  • Return on average equity of 9.93%
  • Conversion to a stock holding company, selling 9,798,980 shares of common stock at $10.00 per share
  • Total equity increased by $101.3 million
  • Net loans increased by 5.63% to $696.2 million
  • Net interest income of $34.2 million and net interest margin of 4.23%
Negative
  • Deposits decreased by 7.38% to $634.1 million
  • Non-performing assets totaled $10.7 million
  • Allowance for credit losses on loans was $8.6 million, representing 1.21% of total loans

Insights

The reported increase in net income for BV Financial, Inc. reflects a positive trajectory in profitability, indicating a successful fiscal year compared to the previous one. The improvement from $10.5 million to $13.7 million in annual net income and an increase in earnings per share from $1.32 to $1.47 are significant metrics that stakeholders use to gauge the company's financial health. These figures are particularly relevant considering the conversion from a mutual holding company to a stock holding company, which often aims to unlock shareholder value.

Examining the return on average assets (ROAA) and return on average equity (ROAE), there is a noticeable increase in annual ROAA from 1.34% to 1.54% and in ROAE from 6.11% to 9.93%. These ratios are key indicators of how effectively management is using the company's assets to generate profits and how well it is providing a return to shareholders. A higher ROAE is generally seen as a positive sign of management's ability to generate earnings from equity financing. However, the quarter-on-quarter comparison shows a slight decrease in these ratios, which may warrant attention for potential trends.

Another aspect of interest is the net increase in loans, which suggests growth in the company's lending activities, a core aspect of a bank's revenue generation. Conversely, the decrease in deposits could raise concerns about the bank's liquidity and funding sources, potentially indicating a shift in the bank's liability structure or customer preferences. The payoff of all Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings reflects a strategic move to reduce interest expense and reliance on external borrowings, which could improve net interest margins over time.

The conversion from a mutual holding company to a stock holding company and the subsequent stock offering resulting in net proceeds of $86.9 million represent strategic milestones for BV Financial, Inc. The capital raise is a robust move to bolster the bank's capital base, which is reflected in the substantial 103.64% increase in total equity. This infusion of capital is likely to support future growth initiatives or cushion against potential loan losses, which is particularly pertinent given the increase in non-performing assets from $7.9 million to $10.7 million year-over-year.

From a market perspective, the increase in the allowance for credit losses on loans from 0.57% to 1.21% of total loans is a conservative shift, indicating a more cautious approach to potential credit risks. This increase is substantial and exceeds the previous coverage of non-performing loans, which could be interpreted as a response to the current economic environment or a reflection of the bank's internal risk assessment processes. The banking sector is closely monitored by investors for such indicators of asset quality, as they can be precursors to future financial performance.

Looking at the broader economic implications, the increase in net interest income and net interest margin for BV Financial, Inc. is indicative of the current interest rate environment. The reported increase in the yield on interest-earning assets, due to higher market interest rates, suggests the bank is effectively capitalizing on the rising rate environment to enhance its interest income. However, this is counterbalanced by the increased cost of interest-bearing liabilities, which could squeeze margins if deposit rates continue to rise.

The reported decrease in total deposits, particularly the $25.2 million reduction in noninterest-bearing deposits, may be reflective of a competitive banking landscape where customers are seeking higher yields for their deposits elsewhere. This trend could have implications for the bank's cost of funds and its ability to attract and retain depositors without significantly increasing its interest expense.

In the context of asset quality, the rise in non-performing assets is a concern that merits attention. An increase in non-performing loans can be symptomatic of underlying economic stress among borrowers or sectors, which could lead to further provisions for credit losses. The bank's response, in terms of credit risk management and loan underwriting standards, will be crucial in navigating potential headwinds.

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSS - LOANS

BALTIMORE, MD / ACCESSWIRE / January 22, 2024 / BV Financial, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BVFL), (the "Company") the holding company for BayVanguard Bank (the "Bank"), reported net income of $13.7 million or $1.47 per diluted share compared to net income of $10.5 million or $1.32 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2022. Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 was $3.0 million, or $0.28 per diluted share compared to net income of $2.7 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.

On July 31, 2023, the Company completed its conversion from the mutual holding company (M.H.C.) form of reorganization to the stock holding company form of organization (the "Conversion"). In connection with the Conversion, Bay-Vanguard M.H.C. (the "MHC") ceased to exist. Also, as part of the Conversion, the Company sold 9,798,980 shares of its common stock at a price of $10.00 per share, which resulted in net proceeds of $86.9 million. Each outstanding share of Company common stock owned by the public stockholders of the Company (stockholders other than the M.H.C.) were converted into new shares of Company common stock based on an exchange ratio of 1.5309-to-1. The Company had 11,375,803 shares of Company common stock outstanding as a result of the Conversion. Additionally, concurrently with the conversion, the Bank converted to a Maryland-chartered commercial bank.

Financial Highlights

  • Return on average assets and return on average equity for the year ended December 31, 2023 were 1.54% and 9.93%, respectively. Return on average assets and return on average equity for the three months ended December 31, 2023 were 1.34% and 6.11%, respectively.
  • Net loans increased $37.1 million, or 5.63% to $696.2 million at December 31, 2023 compared to $659.1 million at December 31, 2022.
  • Deposits decreased $50.5 million, or 7.38%, from $684.6 million at December 31, 2022 to $634.1 million at December 31,2023.
  • Total equity increased by $101.3 million, or 103.64%, primarily due to the stock offering noted above and net income for the year.
  • In the quarter ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $435,000 consisting of $354,000 in the allowance for credit losses (ACL) - loans and $81,000 in the ACL -for unfunded commitments. In the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a recovery of the provision for credit losses of $45,000 as net recoveries of $467,000 exceeded the required increase in the ACL for loans.

Financial Condition

Total Assets. Total assets were $885.3 million at December 31, 2023, an increase of $40.3 million, or 4.8%, from $845.0 million at December 31, 2022. The increase was due primarily to a $37.1 million increasein net loans receivable to $696.2 million at December 31, 2023, a $5.1 million increase in cash and cash equivalents and a $1.7 million increase in available-for-sale securities, partially offset by a decrease of $1.8 million in foreclosed real estate.

Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents increased $5.1 million, or 7.4%, to $73.7 million at December 31, 2023 from $68.7 millionat December 31, 2022 primarily due to the stock offering.

Net Loans Receivable. Netloans receivable increased$37.1 million, or 5.6%, to $696.2 million at December 31, 2023 from $659.1 million at December31, 2022. Increasesin investor and owner occupied commercial real estate, construction loans and farm loans offset decreasesin owner and non-owner occupied one- to four-family loansand commercial loans.The decreases in one- to four-family loans and commercial loans were due primarily to payoffs and paydowns exceeding originations during the year ended December 31, 2023.

Securities. Securities available for sale ("AFS") increased $1.7 million, or 5.3%, to $34.8 million at December 31, 2023 from $33.0 millionat December 31, 2022. This increase was primarily due to an increase of $4.0 million in agency securities, a $500,000 increase in the market value of the AFS portfolio, partially offset by decreases in mortgage-backed and corporate securities due to paydowns and maturities.

Total Liabilities. Total liabilities decreased $61.0 million or 8.2%, to $686.2 million at December 31, 2023 from $747.2 million at December 31, 2022.The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in total deposits of $50.5 million, and a decrease in borrowings of $12 million slightly offset by an increase in other liabilities.

Deposits. Total deposits decreased $50.5 million, or 7.4%, to $634.1 million at December 31, 2023 from $684.6 million at December 31, 2022. Interest-bearing deposits decreased $25.3 million, or 4.9%, to $492.1 million at December 31, 2023 from $517.4 million at December31, 2022. Noninterest bearing deposits decreased $25.2 million, or 15.1%, to $142.0 millionat December 31, 2023 from $167.2 million at December 31, 2022. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company offered reasonable rates to retain $15.0 million in certificates of deposit held by a local government entity. These certificate accounts were moved to another financial institution. The Company had no brokered deposits as of December 31, 2023.

Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings. The Company had no Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings at December 31, 2023 compared to $12.0 million in Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings at December 31, 2022. In the quarter ended December 31, 2023, the Company paid off all of the $37.5 million in borrowings that were outstanding as of September 30, 2023.

Stockholders' Equity. Stockholders' equity increased $101.3 million, or 103.6%, to $199.1 millionat December 31, 2023, primarily due to the capital raise noted above and net income.

Asset Quality. Non-performing assets at December 31, 2023 totaled $10.7 million consisting of $10.5 million in nonperforming loans and $170,000 in foreclosed real estate, compared to $7.9 million at December 31, 2022, consisting of $5.9 million in non-performing loans and $2.0 million in foreclosed real estate. At December 31 2023, the allowance for credit losses on loans was $8.6 million, which represented 1.21% of total loans and 82.9% of non-performing loans compared to $3.8 million at December 31, 2022, which represented 0.57% of total loans and 64.8% of non-performing loans. In addition, at December 31, 2022, the Bank had credit marks of $3.8 million that were not included in the Bank's allowance for loan loss estimate which is in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The credit marks were established for specific loans acquired in previous mergers.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022

Net Interest Income. Net interest income was $8.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 compared to $8.5 million in the three months ended December 31, 2022. The net interest margin for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was 4.30% compared to 4.45% for the three months ended December 31, 2022. The 61 basis point increase in the yield on interest-earning assets, a higher volume of interest earning assets and the higher level of average equity offset the 125 basis point increase in the cost of deposits and borrowed money. The increase in the yield on interest-earning assets was due to higher rates earned on cash balances and loans due to higher market interest rates. The increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was due to higher rates paid on deposits and a shift to higher cost certificates of deposits.

Net interest income was $34.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $29.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2022.The net interest margin for the year ended December 31, 2023 was 4.23% compared to 3.91% for the year ended December 31, 2022. The 101 basis point increase in the yield on interest-earning assets and the higher level of average equity offset the 101- basis point increase in the cost of deposits and borrowed money. The increase in the yield on interest-earning assets was due to higher rates earned on cash balances and loans due to higher market interest rates. The increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was due to an increased reliance on advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, higher rates paid on deposits and a shift to higher cost certificates of deposits.

Noninterest Income. For the three months ended December 31, 2023, noninterest income totaled $698,000 compared to $2.3 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2022. In the quarter ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized a gain of $31,000 on the sale of a foreclosed real estate property. For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized a gain on bargain purchase related to the North Arundel Savings Bank merger of $646,000 and $1.1 million in excess insurance proceeds.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, noninterest income totaled $3.7 million as compared to $5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. In the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized a gain of $709,000 on the sale of foreclosed real estate and $225,000 in excess life insurance proceeds and a $188,000 gain on the sale of a closed branch office. In the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized a $1.3 million gain on bargain purchase from the acquisition of North Arundel Savings Bank and $1.4 million in excess insurance proceeds.

Noninterest Expense. For the three months ended December 31, 2023, noninterest expense totaled $5.1 million compared to $6.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Compensation and benefits expenses increased by 27.2% due to increases in staffing and salary levels. Professional fees and FDIC insurance premiums also increased. Expenses for holding foreclosed real estate expenses decreased $555,000 as a result of property sales. The quarter ended December 31, 2022 included $1.8 million in merger expenses.

For the year ended December 31, 2023 noninterest expense totaled $19.4 million compared to $20.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2022. Compensation and benefits increased by 21.0% due to increases staffing and salary levels. Professional fees and FDIC insurance premiums also increased year over year. Decreases in merger expenses of $2.5 million and foreclosed real estate holding costs of $779,000 contributed to the net decline in operating expenses.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that are based on management's current expectations regarding economic, legislative and regulatory issues that may impact the Company's earnings in future periods. Factors that could cause future results to vary materially from current management expectations include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, increased competitive pressures, the effects of inflation, potential recessionary conditions, general economic conditions or conditions within the securities markets, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the FRB, changes in the quality, size and composition of our loan and securities portfolios, changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of our deposit portfolio, including the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio, changes in demand for our products and services, accounting and tax changes, deposit flows, real estate values and competition, changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines, changes in legislation or regulation and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, pricing, products and services, a potential government shutdown, a failure in or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyberattacks that could adversely affect the Company's financial condition and results of operations and the business in which the Company and the Bank are engaged and the failure to maintain current technologies, the failure to retain or attract employees.

BV Financial, Inc.

BV Financial, Inc. is the parent company of BayVanguard Bank. BayVanguard Bank is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with fourteen branches in the Baltimore metropolitan area and the eastern shore of Maryland. The Bank is a full-service community-oriented financial institution dedicated to serving the financial service needs of consumers and businesses.

BV Financial Inc.

At or For the Year At or For the Three Months
Ended December 31, Ended December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Performance Ratios(1):




Return on average assets
1.54% 1.24% 1.34% 1.29%
Return on average equity
9.93% 11.49% 6.11% 11.46%
Interest rate spread(2)
3.74% 3.75% 3.64% 4.28%
Net interest margin(3)
4.23% 3.91% 4.30% 4.45%
Non-interest expense to average assets
2.19% 2.35% 2.29% 3.00%
Efficiency ratio(4)
51.03% 57.88% 56.19% 61.47%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
142.89% 135.36% 153.30% 135.16%
Average equity to average assets
15.55% 10.78% 21.87% 11.28%
Credit Quality Ratios:(6)
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans
1.21% 0.57% 1.21% 0.57%
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of non-performing loans
82.94% 64.80% 82.94% 64.80%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average outstanding loans during the year
-0.07% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans
1.46% 0.88% 1.46% 0.88%
Non-performing loans as a percentage of total assets
1.17% 0.70% 1.17% 0.70%
Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets
1.19% 0.93% 1.19% 0.93%
Other:
Number of offices
14 15 14 15
Number of full-time equivalent employees
107 110 107 110
(1) Performance ratios are annualized.
(2) Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.
(4) Represents non-interest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
(5) The Company adopted ASC 326 on January 1, 2023. Some ratios are not comparable pre and post adoption of this accounting standard.

BV Financial, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
(dollars in thousands, except share amounts) (unaudited) derived from audited financial statements
Assets
Cash
$9,260 $12,704
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
64,482 55,948
Cash and cash equivalents
73,742 68,652
Equity Investment
256 221
Securities available for sale
34,781 33,034
Securities held to maturity (fair value of $9,212 and $9,660, ACL of $6 and $0)
10,209 10,461
Loans held for maturity
704,802 662,944
Allowance for Credit Losses
(8,554) (3,813)
Net Loans
696,248 659,131
Foreclosed real estate
170 1,987
Premises and equipment, net
14,250 15,176
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta stock, at cost
626 977
Investment in life insurance
19,657 19,983
Accrued interest receivable
3,279 2,952
Goodwill
14,420 14,420
Intangible assets, net
1,012 1,195
Deferred tax assets, net
8,969 9,113
Other assets
7,635 7,661
Total assets
$885,254 $844,963
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities
Noninterest-bearing deposits
$142,030 $167,202
Interest-bearing deposits
492,090 517,416
Total deposits
634,120 684,618

FHLB borrowings
- 12,000
Subordinated Debentures
37,251 37,039
Other liabilities
14,818 13,555
Total liabilities
686,189 747,212
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
- -
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 45,000,000 shares authorized in 2023 and 14,000,000 authorized in 2022; 11,375,803 shares issued and 11,375,803 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2023; 7,418,575 shares issued and 7,418,575 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2022
114 74
Paid-in capital
110,465 15,406
Unearned common stock held by employee stock ownership plan
(7,328) -
Retained earnings
97,772 84,612
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(1,958) (2,341)
Total stockholders' equity
199,065 97,751
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$885,254 $844,963

BV FINANCIAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Income

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,
Interest Income
2023 2022 2023 2022
Loans, including fees
$9,878 $8,547 $37,742 $31,259
Investment securities available for sale
311 211 1,156 610
Investment securities held to maturity
92 102 367 245
Other interest income
1,196 509 4,154 1,236
Total interest income
11,477 9,369 43,419 33,350
Interest Expense
Interest on deposits
1,920 369 5,614 1,357
Interest on FHLB borrowings
99 11 1,411 11
Interest on Subordinated debentures
543 532 2,165 2,062
Total interest expense
2,562 912 9,190 3,430
Net interest income
8,915 8,457 34,229 29,920
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses
435 451 (45) 1,038
Net interest income after provision for (recovery of) credit losses
8,480 8,006 34,274 28,882
Noninterest Income
Service fees on deposits
109 116 413 460
Fees from debit cards
181 188 724 755
Income from investment in life insurance
92 1,182 641 1,492
Gain on sale of loans
- - - 1
Gain(loss) on sale of repossessed assets
31 (33) 709 246
Gain on sale of fixed assets
- - 188 -
Other income
285 862 1,082 2,711
Total noninterest income
698 2,315 3,757 5,665
Noninterest Expense
Compensation and related benefits
3,371 2,649 12,257 10,130
Occupancy
426 440 1,604 1,661
Data processing
339 349 1,373 1,419
Advertising
11 6 43 23
Professional fees
290 155 886 607
Equipment
106 24 425 436
Foreclosed real estate and repossessed assets holding costs
13 568 186 965
Amortization of intangible assets
45 46 183 183
FDIC insurance premiums
98 55 336 219
Other expense
458 2,052 2,116 4,351
Total noninterest expense
5,157 6,344 19,409 19,994
Net income before tax
4,021 3,977 18,622 14,553
Income tax expense
1,012 1,247 4,915 4,029
Net income
$3,009 $2,730 $13,707 $10,524
Basic earnings per share
$0.28 $0.34 $1.47 $1.32
Diluted earnings per share
$0.28 $0.34 $1.47 $1.32

BV FINANCIAL, INC.
Average Balance Sheet for the Quarters ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)


For the Three Months Ended December 31,
2023 2022
(dollars in thousands)
Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate
(Unaudited)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans
$693,217 $9,878 5.65% $653,469 $8,547 5.19%
Securities available-for-sale
35,194 311 3.51% 33,905 211 2.47%
Securities held-to-maturity
11,193 92 3.26% 11,165 102 3.64%
Cash, cash equivalents and other interest-earning assets
82,482 1,196 5.65% 54,959 509 3.69%
Total interest-earning assets
822,086 11,477 5.54% 753,498 9,369 4.93%
Noninterest-earning assets
78,694 91,296
Total assets
$900,780 $844,794
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand deposits
$83,014 234 1.12% $98,441 19 0.08%
Savings deposits
143,666 61 0.17% 168,729 26 0.06%
Money market deposits
88,671 312 1.40% 108,293 80 0.29%
Certificates of deposit
176,738 1,313 2.95% 143,837 244 0.67%
Total interest-bearing deposits
492,089 1,920 1.55% 519,300 369 0.28%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
6,929 99 5.61% 1,174 11 3.72%
Subordinated debentures
37,228 543 5.81% 37,017 532 5.71%
Total borrowings
44,157 642 5.78% 38,191 543 5.64%
Total interest-bearing
liabilities
536,246 2,562 1.90% 557,491 912 0.65%
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
144,330 167,302
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
23,207 24,750
Total liabilities
703,783 749,543
Equity
196,997 95,251
Total liabilities and equity
$900,780 $844,794
Net interest income
$8,915 $8,457
Net interest rate spread
3.64% 4.28%
Net interest-earning assets
$285,840 $196,007
Net interest margin
4.30% 4.45%
Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
153.30% 135.16%

BV FINANCIAL, INC.
Average Balance Sheet for the Year ended December, 31
(Dollars in thousands)

2023 2022
(dollars in thousands)
Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate
(Unaudited)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans
$683,657 $37,742 5.52% $634,152 $31,259 4.93%
Securities available-for-sale
35,607 1,156 3.25% 36,551 610 1.67%
Securities held-to-maturity
12,003 367 3.06% 8,220 245 2.98%
Cash, cash equivalents and other interest-earning assets
77,865 4,154 5.34% 85,859 1,236 1.44%
Total interest-earning assets
809,132 43,419 5.37% 764,782 33,350 4.36%
Noninterest-earning assets
78,100 87,128
Total assets
$887,232 $851,910

Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand deposits
$86,114 614 0.71% $95,261 65 0.07%
Savings deposits
154,629 202 0.13% 169,678 97 0.06%
Money market deposits
91,573 803 0.88% 108,492 231 0.21%
Certificates of deposit
170,299 3,995 2.35% 154,346 964 0.63%
Total interest-bearing deposits
502,615 5,614 1.12% 527,777 1,357 0.26%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
26,503 1,411 5.32% 296 11 3.79%
Subordinated debentures
37,149 2,165 5.83% 36,938 2,062 5.58%
Total borrowings
63,652 3,576 5.62% 37,234 2,073 5.57%
Total interest-bearing
liabilities
566,267 9,190 1.62% 565,011 3,430 0.61%
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
149,630 169,722
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
33,363 24,870
Total liabilities
749,260 759,603
Equity
137,972 92,307
Total liabilities and equity
$887,232 $851,910
Net interest income
$34,229 $29,920
Net interest rate spread
3.74% 3.75%
Net interest-earning assets
$242,865 $199,772
Net interest margin
4.23% 3.91%
Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
142.89% 135.37%

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSS - LOANS
(Dollars in thousands)

QTR YTD
12/31/2023 12/31/2023
Beginning Balance
$8,153 $3,813

Provision for credit loss -loans
354 42
CECL Transition - Gross up of PCD loans
- 3,778
CECL Transition - Cumulative effect adjustment related to adoption
- 454

Net Charge-offs (recoveries):
Owner Occupied 1-4
(4) (62)
Non-Owner Occupied 1-4
(60) (305)
Investor Commercial Real Estate
- -
OO Commercial Real Estate
3 3
Construction & Land
(1) (154)
Farm Loans
- -
Marine & Consumer
15 54
Guaranteed by the US Gov't
- -
Commercial
- (3)
Net charge-offs (recoveries)
(47) (467)

Ending Balance- ACL for Loans
$8,554 $8,554

Balance Reserve for unfunded loan commitments
207 207
Balance Reserve for HTM Securities
6 6
Total ACL
$8,767 $8,767

Provision expense for Unfunded Commitments
81 (82)
Provision expense for HTM Securities
- (5)
Total other provision expense
$81 $(87)
Total provision for (recovery of )credit losses
$435 $(45)

Contact:

Michael J. Dee
Chief Financial Officer
(410) 477-5000

SOURCE: BV Financial, Inc.



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FAQ

What was BV Financial, Inc.'s net income for the year ended December 31, 2023?

BV Financial, Inc. reported a net income of $13.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.

What was the return on average equity for BV Financial, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2023?

The return on average equity for BV Financial, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2023 was 9.93%.

How many shares of common stock did BV Financial, Inc. sell during the conversion to a stock holding company?

BV Financial, Inc. sold 9,798,980 shares of its common stock at $10.00 per share during the conversion to a stock holding company.

What was the total equity increase for BV Financial, Inc.?

The total equity increased by $101.3 million for BV Financial, Inc.

What was the percentage increase in net loans for BV Financial, Inc.?

Net loans increased by 5.63% to $696.2 million for BV Financial, Inc.

What was the net interest income for BV Financial, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2023?

The net interest income for BV Financial, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $34.2 million with a net interest margin of 4.23%.

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Banks - Regional
Savings Institution, Federally Chartered
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United States of America
BALTIMORE