CBOA Financial, Inc. Reports Consolidated Earnings of $1,005,000 in 3Q 2022

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CBOA Financial, Inc. (OTCMKTS:CBOF) reported a 34% increase in consolidated net income for Q3 2022, totaling $1 million, up from $747 thousand in Q2. Key highlights include:

• $23 million in new loans funded.
• Interest Income up 15% and Non-Interest Income up 22% quarter-over-quarter.
• Net Interest Margin increased to 4.41%.
• Non-performing assets down 87% year-over-year.
• Total assets rose to $372.4 million, a 2.4% increase.

Shareholders' equity slightly decreased due to unrealized losses on securities.

Positive

• 34% increase in consolidated net income to $1 million.
• $23 million in new loans funded during Q3 2022.
• 15% increase in Interest Income quarter-over-quarter.
• 22% increase in Non-Interest Income quarter-over-quarter.
• Net Interest Margin improved to 4.41%.
• 87% year-over-year decrease in non-performing assets.
• Total assets increased by 2.4% to $372.4 million.

Negative

• Shareholders' equity decreased to $26.5 million from $26.6 million.

TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CBOA Financial, Inc. (OTCMKTS:CBOF) (the "Company"), parent company of Commerce Bank of Arizona (the "Bank" or "CBAZ"), announced that consolidated net income for quarter ending September 30, 2022 increased 34% to $1 million, from $747 thousand in the second quarter of this year.

President and CEO Chris Webster stated, "Another solid performance for Commerce Bank of Arizona during the third quarter. Excellent net loan growth and the Bank's increasing net interest margin supported strong earnings growth." Webster also said, "Our customers continue to work through the challenges of inflation and the Fed's interest rising rate policy. We continue to maintain a sharp focus on portfolio management. The Bank's commercial loan portfolio performance metrics remain at very acceptable levels."

Third Quarter 2022 Highlights

• $23 million in new loans funded during the quarter
• Interest Income increased 15% compared to last quarter
• Non-Interest Income increased 22% compared to last quarter

Operational Highlights
Year-to-date net loan growth was $28.3 million. The Bank's Net Interest Margin increased to 4.41% for the third quarter. The Efficiency Ratio also improved to 66.6%. Year-over-year, non-performing assets which includes OREO are down 87% from $1.5 million or 0.4% of assets to $189 thousand or 0.05% of assets.

Balance Sheet
Total assets increased by 2.4% to $372.4 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2022, and increased 9.4% compared to $340.4 million a year ago.

Gross loans increased $17.2 million year-over-year, ending the third quarter 2022 at $254 million. Total deposits increased by 3.1% to $338 million during the quarter and increased 11.4% compared to $303 million a year ago.

The Allowance for Loan Losses totaled $3.7 million at September 2022, or 1.46% of loans, up slightly from the previous quarter.

Shareholders' equity decreased to $26.5 million at September 30, 2022, from $26.6 million the preceding quarter due to an increase in unrealized losses on securities. At September 30, 2022, tangible book value was $2.71 per share compared to $2.79 per share at June 30, 2022 and $2.96 per share a year ago. The Bank's September 2022 Tier 1 Leverage ratio was 9.40%, compared to 9.45% at September 30, 2021.

Capital Management
Capital ratios exceeded regulatory guidelines for a well-capitalized institution under Basel III and Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform requirements at September 30, 2022 as well as during the first and second quarters of 2022. Capital ratios are presented below.

About the Company
Commerce Bank of Arizona, established in 2002 in Tucson, Arizona, is a full-service community bank that caters to small-to mid-sized businesses and real estate professionals. CBAZ offers commercial clients with a variety of services ranging from U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) financing solutions, construction loans, and commercial real estate loans. CBOA Financial, Inc. is a single-bank holding company and parent of the Bank. The Company is traded over-the-counter as CBOF. For additional information, please visit: www.commercebankaz.com.

Forward-looking Statements
This press release may include forward-looking statements about CBOA Financial, Inc. or Commerce Bank of Arizona. These statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following factors: competition, fluctuations in interest rates, dependency on key individuals, loan defaults, geographical concentration, litigation and changes in federal laws, regulations and interpretations thereof. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on information available at the time of the release, and CBOA Financial, Inc. and Commerce Bank of Arizona assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

 

Unaudited Consolidated Summary Financial Information
Dollars in thousands - Unaudited		For the quarter ended				Year to Date
		9/30/2022	6/30/2022	9/30/2021		9/30/2022	9/30/2021
Summary Income Data
Interest Income		4,134	3,608	3,884		11,050	10,670
Interest expense		174	148	174		462	674
Net Interest Income		3,960	3,460	3,710		10,588	9,996
Provision for (reduction in) loan losses		-	-	146		37	339
Non-interest income		106	87	74		645	228
Realized gains (losses) on sales of securities		-	-	2		-	2
Non-interest expense		2,709	2,540	2,424		7,954	7,388
Income (loss) before income taxes		1,357	1,007	1,214		3,242	2,499
Provision for income tax		352	260	704		840	152
Net Income		1,005	747	510		2,402	2,347
Per Share Data
Shares outstanding end-of-period		9,759	9,555	8,911		9,759	8,911
Earnings per common share ($'s)		0.10	0.08	0.06		0.25	0.26
Earnings per common share (Diluted) ($'s)		0.10	0.07	0.05		0.23	0.25
Cash dividend declared		-	-	-		-	-
Total shareholders' equity		26,461	26,641	28,233		26,461	28,233
Tangible Book value per share ($'s)		2.71	2.79	2.96		2.71	2.96
Selected Balance Sheet Data
Total assets		372,386	363,548	340,373		372,386	340,373
Securities available-for-sale		62,317	63,027	44,356		62,317	44,356
Loans		254,458	256,905	237,234		254,458	237,234
Allowance for loan losses		3,703	3,702	3,160		3,703	3,160
Deposits		337,631	327,574	302,994		337,631	302,994
Other borrowings		-	-	-		-	-
Shareholders' equity		26,461	26,641	28,233		26,461	28,233
Performance Ratios (%)
Return on avg shareholders' equity		15.09	11.22	9.20		10.56	9.20
Net interest margin (Bank)		4.41	4.02	4.01		4.11	4.01
Efficiency ratio (Bank)		66.63	71.61	71.06		70.81	71.06
Asset Quality Data (%)
Nonperforming assets to total assets		0.05	0.08	0.40		0.05	0.40
Reserve for loan losses to total loans		1.46	1.44	1.33		1.46	1.33
Net Charge-offs to avg loans for period		-	-	0.05		(0.14)	0.05
Regulatory Capital Ratios (%)
Common Equity Tier 1		11.57	11.30	12.90		11.57	12.90
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio		11.57	11.30	12.90		11.57	12.90
Total risk-based capital ratio		12.82	12.55	14.12		12.82	14.12
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio		9.40	9.62	9.45		9.40	9.45

 

Contact:
Chris Webster
President & CEO
480-253-4511
cwebster@commercebankaz.com

 

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SOURCE Commerce Bank of Arizona

FAQ

What were CBOF's Q3 2022 financial results?

CBOF reported a consolidated net income of $1 million for Q3 2022, a 34% increase from Q2.

How much new loans did CBOF fund in Q3 2022?

CBOF funded $23 million in new loans during the third quarter.

What is CBOF's net interest margin for Q3 2022?

CBOF's net interest margin increased to 4.41% in Q3 2022.

How have non-performing assets changed year-over-year for CBOF?

Non-performing assets decreased by 87% year-over-year, from $1.5 million to $189 thousand.

What is the total asset value of CBOF as of Q3 2022?

CBOF's total assets reached $372.4 million, a 2.4% increase compared to the previous quarter.