Capital City Bank Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Capital City Bank Group, Inc. reported net income of $12.6 million for Q1 2024, up from $11.7 million in Q4 2023. Tax-equivalent net interest income decreased to $38.4 million, with a net interest margin of 4.01%. Noninterest income increased to $18.1 million, while noninterest expense was $40.2 million. Loan balances grew by $17.4 million, and deposit balances increased by $28.0 million. Overall, credit quality remained stable.

Positive

• Net income increased to $12.6 million in Q1 2024 from $11.7 million in Q4 2023.
• Tax-equivalent net interest income decreased to $38.4 million with a net interest margin of 4.01%.
• Noninterest income increased to $18.1 million, while noninterest expense was $40.2 million.
• Loan balances grew by $17.4 million, and deposit balances increased by $28.0 million.
• Credit quality remained stable with nonperforming assets totaling $6.8 million.
• Shareowners' equity was $448.3 million, positively impacted by net income and stock transactions.
• Total risk-based capital ratio was 16.84%, meeting 'well-capitalized' standards under Basel III.
• Tangible book value per diluted share increased by 2.5%.
• The company repurchased 82,540 shares of common stock.
• Overall, the company expressed confidence in its performance despite challenging operating environments.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Capital City Bank Group, Inc.'s earnings report indicates a marginal rise in net income attributable to common shareholders for Q1 2024, standing at $12.6 million, equivalent to $0.74 per diluted share. This figure reveals a resilient performance despite a higher deposit cost that dampened net interest income to $38.4 million. The firm's diligent expense control, indicated by only a 0.5% increase in noninterest expense, highlights strong operational management.

Observing the balance sheet, a 0.6% average growth in loan balances, accompanied by a 0.8% average increase in deposit balances, signifies a stable liquidity position. Nevertheless, the end-of-period decline in deposit balances may suggest a potential shift in client deposit behavior or a reaction to the current interest rate environment.

The effectively managed credit loss provision, which saw a reduction of $1.1 million, reflects a favorable credit environment. However, investors should monitor nonperforming assets, which have shown a year-over-year increase, potentially indicating emerging credit concerns.

Market Research Analyst

The bank's commitment to returning value to shareholders is evident through a 5% dividend increase and the repurchase of 82,540 shares. This demonstrates confidence in the bank’s capital position and earnings stability. However, the slight uptick in nonperforming assets and the increase in classified loans year-over-year might draw investor scrutiny.

With a reported stable net interest margin of 4.01%, despite a competitive interest environment, Capital City Bank Group is sustaining its profitability. Yet, the decrease in net interest margin from previous quarters is a point of caution.

Meanwhile, the bank's capital ratios, including a total risk-based capital ratio of 16.84%, exceed regulatory thresholds, portraying a cushion for potential adverse financial scenarios. The increased tangible common equity ratio, a non-GAAP measure, underscores a fortified balance sheet.

Tax Specialist

The effective tax rate experienced a nominal increase to 23% in Q1 2024, from 20.3% in the prior quarter, indicating a lower tax-benefit realization from solar tax credit equity investments. Investors should consider this change as part of the overall earnings context while pondering the implications of potential tax rate fluctuations on future earnings. The bank's anticipation of stabilizing the annual effective tax rate around 23% for 2024 provides a measure of predictability in assessing net income forecasts.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital City Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCBG) today reported net income attributable to common shareowners of $12.6 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2024 compared to $11.7 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023, and $13.7 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2023.

QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS (1^st Quarter 2024 versus 4^th Quarter 2023)

Income Statement

• Tax-equivalent net interest income totaled $38.4 million compared to $39.3 million for the prior quarter reflective of one less calendar day and higher deposit cost – total deposit cost increased 19 basis points to 85 basis points – net interest margin decreased six basis points to 4.01%
• Stable credit quality metrics and lower loan growth drove a $1.1 million reduction in credit loss provision – net loan charge-offs were 22 basis points (annualized) of average loans – allowance coverage ratio of 1.07%
• Noninterest income increased $0.9 million, or 5.5%, due to higher mortgage banking revenues and wealth management fees
• Noninterest expense was well controlled with a $0.2 million, or 0.5%, increase for the quarter

Balance Sheet

• Loan balances grew $17.4 million, or 0.6% (average), and declined $2.7 million, or 0.1% (end of period)
• Deposit balances increased by $28.0 million, or 0.8% (average), and decreased $47.0 million, or 1.3% (end of period)
• Tangible book value per diluted share (non-GAAP financial measure) increased $0.52, or 2.5% – accumulated other comprehensive loss remained stable
• Repurchased 82,540 shares of common stock

“Overall, we are pleased with the first quarter as we realized solid earnings and capital growth,” said William G. Smith, Jr., Chairman, President, CEO of Capital City Bank Group. “Credit quality remained stable, average deposits grew, and the dividend increased 5 percent. While the operating environment remains challenging, we believe we are well positioned and have strategies in place to achieve a solid year of performance.”

Discussion of Operating Results

Net Interest Income/Net Interest Margin

Tax-equivalent net interest income for the first quarter of 2024 totaled $38.4 million, compared to $39.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, and $40.5 million for the first quarter of 2023. Compared to both prior periods, the decline was primarily attributable to an increase in deposit interest expense, partially offset by higher loan interest income. The increase in deposit interest expense was primarily attributable to higher average money market balances and to a lesser extent certificates of deposit (“CD”) balances and reflected a combination of re-mix from other deposit categories and higher rates for these products. The increase in loan interest income reflected existing loans re-pricing at higher rates and new loan volume at higher rates. Further, the first quarter of 2024 had one less calendar day compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 and one additional calendar day compared to the first quarter of 2023.

Our net interest margin for the first quarter of 2024 was 4.01%, a decrease of six basis points from the fourth quarter of 2023 and a decrease of three basis points from the first quarter of 2023. The decrease compared to both prior periods primarily reflected higher deposit cost related to re-mix within the deposit base and higher rates paid on deposits, partially offset by higher yields from new loan volume and loan repricing at higher rates. For the first quarter of 2024, our cost of funds was 88 basis points, an increase of 15 basis points over the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 53 basis points over the first quarter of 2023. Our cost of deposits (including noninterest bearing accounts) was 85 basis points, 66 basis points, and 26 basis points, respectively, for the same periods.

Provision for Credit Losses

We recorded a provision for credit losses of $0.9 million for the first quarter of 2024 compared to $2.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 and $3.1 million for the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in the provision compared to both prior periods was primarily attributable to a lower level of reserves required for new loans, favorable loan grade migration, and lower loss rates. We discuss the allowance for credit losses further below.

Noninterest Income and Noninterest Expense

Noninterest income for the first quarter of 2024 totaled $18.1 million compared to $17.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 and $17.8 million for the first quarter of 2023. The $0.9 million increase over the fourth quarter of 2023 was due to a $0.5 million increase in mortgage banking revenues and a $0.4 million increase in wealth management fees. Compared to the first quarter of 2023, the $0.3 million increase was primarily attributable to higher wealth management fees of $0.7 million partially offset by lower other income of $0.3 million. For both prior period comparisons, the increase in mortgage banking revenues reflected a higher volume of rate locks and third-party loan sales. A combination of higher trust fees, retail brokerage fees, and insurance commissions drove the increase in wealth management fees over the fourth quarter of 2023. Higher retail brokerage fees of $0.4 million and trust fees of $0.2 million drove the increase over the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in other income was primarily due to lower loan servicing income and miscellaneous income.

Noninterest expense for the first quarter of 2024 totaled $40.2 million compared to $40.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 and $37.7 million for the first quarter of 2023. The $0.2 million increase over the fourth quarter of 2023 reflected a $0.6 million increase in compensation expense that was partially offset by decreases in occupancy expense of $0.1 million and other expense of $0.3 million. The increase in compensation expense was primarily attributable to higher payroll taxes (annual re-set) and 401k plan matching expense. Compared to the first quarter of 2023, the $2.5 million increase reflected higher other expense as we realized a $1.8 million gain from the sale of other real estate (banking office) in the first quarter of 2023. Further, compensation expense was $0.9 million higher primarily due to a lower level of realized loan cost (credit offset to salary expense) due to decreased new loan production.

Income Taxes

We realized income tax expense of $3.5 million (effective rate of 23.0%) for the first quarter of 2024 compared to $2.9 million (effective rate of 20.3%) for the fourth quarter of 2023 and $3.7 million (effective rate of 21.3%) for the first quarter of 2023. The increase in our effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2024 compared to both prior periods was primarily due to a lower level of tax benefit accrued from an investment in a solar tax credit equity fund. Absent discrete items or new tax credit investments, we expect our annual effective tax rate to approximate 23% for 2024.

Discussion of Financial Condition

Earning Assets

Average earning assets totaled $3.850 billion for the first quarter of 2024, an increase of $25.6 million, or 0.7%, over the fourth quarter of 2023, and a decrease of $213.1 million, or 5.2%, from the first quarter of 2023. The variance for both prior period comparisons was driven by change in deposit balances (see below – Deposits). Compared to both prior periods, the mix of earning assets improved as overnight funds were utilized to fund loan growth.

Average loans held for investment (“HFI”) increased $17.4 million, or 0.6%, over the fourth quarter of 2023 and $146.2 million, or 5.7%, over the first quarter of 2023. Compared to both prior periods, the increase was primarily due to an increase in residential loans partially offset by a decline in consumer loans (primarily auto). Period end loans decreased $2.7 million, or 0.1%, from the fourth quarter of 2023 and increased $74.0 million, or 2.8%, over the first quarter of 2023. The decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023 was primarily due to lower consumer (auto) loan portfolio balances partially offset by growth in residential loans. Compared to the first quarter of 2023, the increase reflected growth in residential loans and, to a lesser extent, commercial real estate loans partially offset by lower consumer (auto) loan balances.

Allowance for Credit Losses

At March 31, 2024, the allowance for credit losses for HFI loans totaled $29.3 million compared to $29.9 million at December 31, 2023 and $26.8 million at March 31, 2023. Activity within the allowance is provided on Page 9. The decrease in the allowance from December 31, 2023 was primarily due to favorable loan grade migration, lower loss rates, and a combination of lower loan balances and shift in mix within the portfolio. Compared to March 31, 2023, the increase was primarily driven by loan growth. At March 31, 2024, the allowance represented 1.07% of HFI loans compared to 1.10% at December 31, 2023, and 1.01% at March 31, 2023.

Credit Quality

Overall credit quality remained stable. Nonperforming assets (nonaccrual loans and other real estate) totaled $6.8 million at March 31, 2024 compared to $6.2 million at December 31, 2023 and $4.6 million at March 31, 2023. At March 31, 2024, nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets equaled 0.16%, compared to 0.15% at December 31, 2023 and 0.10% at March 31, 2023. Nonaccrual loans totaled $6.8 million at March 31, 2024, a $0.6 million increase over December 31, 2023 and a $2.2 million increase over March 31, 2023. Further, classified loans totaled $22.3 million at March 31, 2024, a $0.1 million increase over December 31, 2023 and a $10.1 million increase over March 31, 2023.

Deposits

Average total deposits were $3.577 billion for the first quarter of 2024, an increase of $28.0 million, or 0.8%, over the fourth quarter of 2023 and a decrease of $240.8 million, or 6.3%, from the first quarter of 2023. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, the increase reflected a higher average balance for public funds (municipal clients - primarily NOW accounts) which typically peak late in the fourth quarter. Further, we realized growth in both our money market and CD balances which reflected a combination of balances migrating from noninterest bearing and savings accounts, in addition to receiving new deposits from existing and new clients. Compared to the first quarter of 2023, the decrease was primarily attributable to lower noninterest bearing and savings accounts, partially offset by increases in money market and CD balances. The decrease in noninterest bearing and savings accounts reflected a combination of consumer/business spend of pandemic related stimulus funds and rate sensitive clients seeking higher yields, partially offset by the aforementioned migration to higher rate deposit products (money market and CD). We continue to closely monitor our cost of deposits and deposit mix as we manage through this higher interest rate environment.

Liquidity

The Bank maintained an average net overnight funds (deposits with banks plus FED funds sold less FED funds purchased) sold position of $140.5 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $99.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 and $361.0 million in the first quarter of 2023. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, the increase was driven by average deposit growth and investment portfolio run-off, partially offset by average loan growth. Compared to the first quarter of 2023, the decrease was attributable to lower average deposit balances and growth in our loan portfolio, partially offset by investment portfolio run-off.

At March 31, 2024, we had the ability to generate approximately $1.542 billion (excludes overnight funds position of $231 million) in additional liquidity through various sources including various federal funds purchased lines, Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings, the Federal Reserve Discount Window, and brokered deposits.

We also view our investment portfolio as a liquidity source as we have the option to pledge securities in our portfolio as collateral for borrowings or deposits, and/or to sell selected securities in our portfolio. Our portfolio consists of debt issued by the U.S. Treasury, U.S. governmental agencies, municipal governments, and corporate entities. At March 31, 2024, the weighted-average maturity and duration of our portfolio were 2.76 and 2.39 years, respectively, and the available-for-sale portfolio had a net unrealized tax-effected loss of $26.0 million.

Capital

Shareowners’ equity was $448.3 million at March 31, 2024 compared to $440.6 million at December 31, 2023 and $403.3 million at March 31, 2023. For the first three months of 2024, shareowners’ equity was positively impacted by net income attributable to shareowners of $12.6 million, net adjustments totaling $0.6 million related to transactions under our stock compensation plans, stock compensation accretion of $0.4 million, and a $0.3 million increase in the fair value of the interest rate swap related to subordinated debt. Shareowners’ equity was reduced by a common stock dividend of $3.6 million ($0.21 per share), the repurchase of stock of $2.3 million (82,540 shares), and a $0.3 million increase in the net unrealized loss on available for sale securities.

At March 31, 2024, our total risk-based capital ratio was 16.84% compared to 16.57% at December 31, 2023 and 15.29% at March 31, 2023. Our common equity tier 1 capital ratio was 13.82%, 13.52%, and 12.40%, respectively, on these dates. Our leverage ratio was 10.45%, 10.30%, and 9.09%, respectively, on these dates. At March 31, 2024, all our regulatory capital ratios exceeded the thresholds to be designated as “well-capitalized” under the Basel III capital standards. Further, our tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP financial measure) was 8.53% at March 31, 2024 compared to 8.26% and 7.20% at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023, respectively. If our unrealized held-to-maturity securities losses of $21.6 million (after-tax) were recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, our adjusted tangible capital ratio would be 8.01%.

About Capital City Bank Group, Inc.

Capital City Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCBG) is one of the largest publicly traded financial holding companies headquartered in Florida and has approximately $4.3 billion in assets. We provide a full range of banking services, including traditional deposit and credit services, mortgage banking, asset management, trust, merchant services, bankcards, securities brokerage services and financial advisory services, including the sale of life insurance, risk management and asset protection services. Our bank subsidiary, Capital City Bank, was founded in 1895 and now has 63 banking offices and 104 ATMs/ITMs in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. For more information about Capital City Bank Group, Inc., visit www.ccbg.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Forward-looking statements in this Press Release are based on current plans and expectations that are subject to uncertainties and risks, which could cause our future results to differ materially. The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “vision,” “goal,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause our actual results to differ: our ability to successfully manage credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and other risks inherent to our industry; legislative or regulatory changes; adverse developments in the financial services industry generally, such as bank failures and any related impact on depositor behavior; the effects of changes in the level of checking or savings account deposits and the competition for deposits on our funding costs, net interest margin and ability to replace maturing deposits and advances, as necessary; inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations; uncertainty in the pricing of residential mortgage loans that we sell, as well as competition for the mortgage servicing rights related to these loans and related interest rate risk or price risk resulting from retaining mortgage servicing rights and the potential effects of higher interest rates on our loan origination volumes; the effects of actions taken by governmental agencies to stabilize the recent volatility in the financial system and the effectiveness of such actions; changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government; the effects of security breaches and computer viruses that may affect our computer systems or fraud related to debit card products; the accuracy of our financial statement estimates and assumptions, including the estimates used for our allowance for credit losses, deferred tax asset valuation and pension plan; changes in our liquidity position; changes in accounting principles, policies, practices or guidelines; the frequency and magnitude of foreclosure of our loans; the effects of our lack of a diversified loan portfolio, including the risks of loan segments, geographic and industry concentrations; the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which we conduct operations; our ability to declare and pay dividends, the payment of which is subject to our capital requirements; changes in the securities and real estate markets; structural changes in the markets for origination, sale and servicing of residential mortgages; our ability to retain key personnel; the effect of corporate restructuring, acquisitions or dispositions, including the actual restructuring and other related charges and the failure to achieve the expected gains, revenue growth or expense savings from such corporate restructuring, acquisitions or dispositions; the effects of natural disasters, harsh weather conditions (including hurricanes), widespread health emergencies (including pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic), military conflict, terrorism, civil unrest or other geopolitical events; our ability to comply with the extensive laws and regulations to which we are subject, including the laws for each jurisdiction where we operate; the impact of the restatement of our previously issued consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2022 and for the each of the three month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2023, six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2023 and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 and 2023; any inability to implement and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and/or disclosure control or inability to remediate our existing material weaknesses in our internal controls deemed ineffective; the willingness of clients to accept third-party products and services rather than our products and services and vice versa; increased competition and its effect on pricing; technological changes; the cost and effects of cybersecurity incidents or other failures, interruptions, or security breaches of our systems or those of our customers or third-party providers; the outcomes of litigation or regulatory proceedings; negative publicity and the impact on our reputation; changes in consumer spending and saving habits; growth and profitability of our noninterest income; the limited trading activity of our common stock; the concentration of ownership of our common stock; anti-takeover provisions under federal and state law as well as our Articles of Incorporation and our Bylaws; other risks described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and our ability to manage the risks involved in the foregoing. Additional factors can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and our other filings with the SEC, which are available at the SEC’s internet site (http://www.sec.gov). Forward-looking statements in this Press Release speak only as of the date of the Press Release, and we assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements or the reasons why actual results could differ, except as may be required by law.

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Unaudited

We present a tangible common equity ratio and a tangible book value per diluted share that removes the effect of goodwill and other intangibles resulting from merger and acquisition activity. We believe these measures are useful to investors because it allows investors to more easily compare our capital adequacy to other companies in the industry.

The GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations are provided below.

(Dollars in Thousands, except per share data)		Mar 31, 2024			Dec 31, 2023			Sep 30, 2023			Jun 30, 2023			Mar 31, 2023
Shareowners' Equity (GAAP)		$	448,314		$	440,625		$	419,706		$	412,422		$	403,260
Less: Goodwill and Other Intangibles (GAAP)			92,893			92,933			92,973			93,013			93,053
Tangible Shareowners' Equity (non-GAAP)	A		355,421			347,692			326,733			319,409			310,207
Total Assets (GAAP)			4,259,922			4,304,477			4,138,287			4,391,206			4,401,762
Less: Goodwill and Other Intangibles (GAAP)			92,893			92,933			92,973			93,013			93,053
Tangible Assets (non-GAAP)	B	$	4,167,029		$	4,211,544		$	4,045,314		$	4,298,193		$	4,308,709
Tangible Common Equity Ratio (non-GAAP)	A/B		8.53%			8.26%			8.08%			7.43%			7.20%
Actual Diluted Shares Outstanding (GAAP)	C		16,947,204			17,000,758			16,997,886			17,025,023			17,049,913
Tangible Book Value per Diluted Share (non-GAAP)	A/C	$	20.97		$	20.45		$	19.22		$	18.76		$	18.19

CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.
EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS
Unaudited
		Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)		Mar 31, 2024		Dec 31, 2023		Mar 31, 2023
EARNINGS
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareowners	$	12,557	$	11,720	$	13,709
Diluted Net Income Per Share	$	0.74	$	0.70	$	0.80
PERFORMANCE
Return on Average Assets (annualized)		1.21	%	1.12	%	1.26	%
Return on Average Equity (annualized)		11.07		10.69		13.76
Net Interest Margin		4.01		4.07		4.04
Noninterest Income as % of Operating Revenue		32.06		30.46		30.53
Efficiency Ratio		71.06	%	70.82	%	64.67	%
CAPITAL ADEQUACY
Tier 1 Capital		15.67	%	15.37	%	14.23	%
Total Capital		16.84		16.57		15.29
Leverage		10.45		10.30		9.09
Common Equity Tier 1		13.82		13.52		12.40
Tangible Common Equity (1)		8.53		8.26		7.20
Equity to Assets		10.52	%	10.24	%	9.16	%
ASSET QUALITY
Allowance as % of Non-Performing Loans		431.46	%	479.70	%	584.18	%
Allowance as a % of Loans HFI		1.07		1.10		1.01
Net Charge-Offs as % of Average Loans HFI		0.22		0.23		0.24
Nonperforming Assets as % of Loans HFI and OREO		0.25		0.23		0.17
Nonperforming Assets as % of Total Assets		0.16	%	0.15	%	0.10	%
STOCK PERFORMANCE
High	$	31.34	$	32.56	$	36.86
Low		26.59		26.12		28.18
Close	$	27.70	$	29.43	$	29.31
Average Daily Trading Volume		31,023		33,297		41,737
(1) Tangible common equity ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure. For additional information, including a reconciliation to GAAP, refer to Page 6.

CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
Unaudited
	2024				2023
(Dollars in thousands)	First Quarter				Fourth Quarter			Third Quarter			Second Quarter			First Quarter
ASSETS
Cash and Due From Banks	$	73,642		$	83,118		$	72,379		$	83,679		$	84,549
Funds Sold and Interest Bearing Deposits		231,047			228,949			95,119			285,129			303,403
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents		304,689			312,067			167,498			368,808			387,952
Investment Securities Available for Sale		327,338			337,902			334,052			386,220			402,943
Investment Securities Held to Maturity		603,386			625,022			632,076			641,398			651,755
Other Equity Securities		3,445			3,450			3,585			1,703			1,883
Total Investment Securities		934,169			966,374			969,713			1,029,321			1,056,581
Loans Held for Sale		24,705			28,211			34,013			44,659			28,475
Loans Held for Investment ("HFI"):
Commercial, Financial, & Agricultural		218,298			225,190			221,704			227,219			236,263
Real Estate – Construction		202,692			196,091			197,526			226,404			253,903
Real Estate – Commercial		823,690			825,456			828,234			831,285			798,438
Real Estate – Residential		1,012,791			1,001,257			966,512			893,384			847,697
Real Estate – Home Equity		214,617			210,920			203,606			203,142			206,931
Consumer		254,168			270,994			285,122			295,646			305,324
Other Loans		3,789			2,962			1,401			5,425			7,660
Overdrafts		1,127			1,048			1,076			1,007			931
Total Loans Held for Investment		2,731,172			2,733,918			2,705,181			2,683,512			2,657,147
Allowance for Credit Losses		(29,329	)		(29,941	)		(29,083	)		(28,243	)		(26,808	)
Loans Held for Investment, Net		2,701,843			2,703,977			2,676,098			2,655,269			2,630,339
Premises and Equipment, Net		81,452			81,266			81,677			82,062			82,055
Goodwill and Other Intangibles		92,893			92,933			92,973			93,013			93,053
Other Real Estate Owned		1			1			1			1			13
Other Assets		120,170			119,648			116,314			118,073			123,294
Total Other Assets		294,516			293,848			290,965			293,149			298,415
Total Assets	$	4,259,922		$	4,304,477		$	4,138,287		$	4,391,206		$	4,401,762
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Noninterest Bearing Deposits	$	1,361,939		$	1,377,934		$	1,472,165		$	1,520,134		$	1,601,388
NOW Accounts		1,212,452			1,327,420			1,092,996			1,269,839			1,242,721
Money Market Accounts		398,308			319,319			304,323			321,743			271,880
Savings Accounts		530,782			547,634			571,003			590,245			617,310
Certificates of Deposit		151,320			129,515			99,958			86,905			90,621
Total Deposits		3,654,801			3,701,822			3,540,445			3,788,866			3,823,920
Repurchase Agreements		23,477			26,957			22,910			22,619			4,429
Other Short-Term Borrowings		8,409			8,384			18,786			28,054			22,203
Subordinated Notes Payable		52,887			52,887			52,887			52,887			52,887
Other Long-Term Borrowings		265			315			364			414			463
Other Liabilities		65,181			66,080			75,585			77,192			85,878
Total Liabilities		3,805,020			3,856,445			3,710,977			3,970,032			3,989,780
Temporary Equity		6,588			7,407			7,604			8,752			8,722
SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY
Common Stock		169			170			170			170			170
Additional Paid-In Capital		34,861			36,326			36,182			36,853			37,512
Retained Earnings		435,364			426,275			418,030			408,771			397,654
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax		(22,080	)		(22,146	)		(34,676	)		(33,372	)		(32,076	)
Total Shareowners' Equity		448,314			440,625			419,706			412,422			403,260
Total Liabilities, Temporary Equity and Shareowners' Equity	$	4,259,922		$	4,304,477		$	4,138,287		$	4,391,206		$	4,401,762
OTHER BALANCE SHEET DATA
Earning Assets	$	3,921,093		$	3,957,452		$	3,804,026		$	4,042,621		$	4,045,607
Interest Bearing Liabilities		2,377,900			2,412,431			2,163,227			2,372,706			2,302,514
Book Value Per Diluted Share	$	26.45		$	25.92		$	24.69		$	24.21		$	23.65
Tangible Book Value Per Diluted Share (1)		20.97			20.45			19.22			18.76			18.19
Actual Basic Shares Outstanding		16,929			16,950			16,958			16,992			17,022
Actual Diluted Shares Outstanding		16,947			17,001			16,998			17,025			17,050
(1) Tangible book value per diluted share is a non-GAAP financial measure. For additional information, including a reconciliation to GAAP, refer to Page 6.

CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Unaudited
		2024			2023
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)		First Quarter			Fourth Quarter			Third Quarter			Second Quarter			First Quarter
INTEREST INCOME
Loans, including Fees	$	40,683		$	40,407		$	39,344		$	37,608		$	34,891
Investment Securities		4,244			4,392			4,561			4,815			4,924
Federal Funds Sold and Interest Bearing Deposits		1,893			1,385			1,848			2,782			4,111
Total Interest Income		46,820			46,184			45,753			45,205			43,926
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits		7,594			5,872			5,214			4,008			2,488
Repurchase Agreements		201			199			190			115			9
Other Short-Term Borrowings		39			310			440			336			452
Subordinated Notes Payable		628			627			625			604			571
Other Long-Term Borrowings		3			5			4			5			6
Total Interest Expense		8,465			7,013			6,473			5,068			3,526
Net Interest Income		38,355			39,171			39,280			40,137			40,400
Provision for Credit Losses		920			2,025			2,393			2,197			3,099
Net Interest Income after Provision for Credit Losses		37,435			37,146			36,887			37,940			37,301
NONINTEREST INCOME
Deposit Fees		5,250			5,304			5,456			5,326			5,239
Bank Card Fees		3,620			3,713			3,684			3,795			3,726
Wealth Management Fees		4,682			4,276			3,984			4,149			3,928
Mortgage Banking Revenues		2,878			2,327			1,839			3,363			2,871
Other		1,667			1,537			1,765			3,334			1,994
Total Noninterest Income		18,097			17,157			16,728			19,967			17,758
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Compensation		24,407			23,822			23,003			23,438			23,524
Occupancy, Net		6,994			7,098			6,980			6,820			6,762
Other		8,770			9,038			9,122			10,027			7,389
Total Noninterest Expense		40,171			39,958			39,105			40,285			37,675
OPERATING PROFIT		15,361			14,345			14,510			17,622			17,384
Income Tax Expense		3,536			2,909			3,004			3,417			3,710
Net Income		11,825			11,436			11,506			14,205			13,674
Pre-Tax Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		732			284			1,149			(31	)		35
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREOWNERS	$	12,557		$	11,720		$	12,655		$	14,174		$	13,709
PER COMMON SHARE
Basic Net Income	$	0.74		$	0.69		$	0.75		$	0.83		$	0.81
Diluted Net Income		0.74			0.70			0.74			0.83			0.80
Cash Dividend	$	0.21		$	0.20		$	0.20		$	0.18		$	0.18
AVERAGE SHARES
Basic		16,951			16,947			16,985			17,002			17,016
Diluted		16,969			16,997			17,025			17,035			17,045

CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES ("ACL")
AND CREDIT QUALITY
Unaudited
		2024			2023
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)		First Quarter			Fourth Quarter			Third Quarter			Second Quarter			First Quarter
ACL – HELD FOR INVESTMENT LOANS
Balance at Beginning of Period	$	29,941		$	29,083		$	28,243		$	26,808		$	25,068
Transfer from Other (Assets) Liabilities		(50	)		66			-			-			-
Provision for Credit Losses		932			2,354			1,993			1,922			3,260
Net Charge-Offs (Recoveries)		1,494			1,562			1,153			487			1,520
Balance at End of Period	$	29,329		$	29,941		$	29,083		$	28,243		$	26,808
As a % of Loans HFI		1.07%			1.10%			1.08%			1.05%			1.01%
As a % of Nonperforming Loans		431.46%			479.70%			619.58%			426.44%			584.18%
ACL – UNFUNDED COMMITMENTS
Balance at Beginning of Period		3,191		$	3,502		$	3,120		$	2,833		$	2,989
Provision for Credit Losses		(70	)		(311	)		382			287			(156	)
Balance at End of Period (1)		3,121			3,191			3,502			3,120			2,833
ACL – DEBT SECURITIES
Provision for Credit Losses	$	58		$	(18	)	$	18		$	(12	)	$	(5	)
CHARGE-OFFS
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural	$	282		$	217		$	76		$	54		$	164
Real Estate – Commercial		-			-			-			-			120
Real Estate – Residential		17			79			-			-			-
Real Estate – Home Equity		76			-			-			39			-
Consumer		1,550			1,689			1,340			993			1,732
Overdrafts		638			602			659			894			634
Total Charge-Offs	$	2,563		$	2,587		$	2,075		$	1,980		$	2,650
RECOVERIES
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural	$	41		$	83		$	28		$	71		$	95
Real Estate – Construction		-			-			-			1			1
Real Estate – Commercial		204			16			17			11			8
Real Estate – Residential		37			34			30			132			57
Real Estate – Home Equity		24			17			53			131			25
Consumer		410			433			418			514			571
Overdrafts		353			442			376			633			373
Total Recoveries	$	1,069		$	1,025		$	922		$	1,493		$	1,130
NET CHARGE-OFFS (RECOVERIES)	$	1,494		$	1,562		$	1,153		$	487		$	1,520
Net Charge-Offs as a % of Average Loans HFI (2)		0.22%			0.23%			0.17%			0.07%			0.24%
CREDIT QUALITY
Nonaccruing Loans	$	6,798		$	6,242		$	4,694		$	6,623		$	4,589
Other Real Estate Owned		1			1			1			1			13
Total Nonperforming Assets ("NPAs")	$	6,799		$	6,243		$	4,695		$	6,624		$	4,602
Past Due Loans 30-89 Days	$	5,392		$	6,854		$	5,577		$	4,207		$	5,061
Classified Loans		22,305			22,203			21,812			14,973			12,179
Nonperforming Loans as a % of Loans HFI		0.25%			0.23%			0.17%			0.25%			0.17%
NPAs as a % of Loans HFI and Other Real Estate		0.25%			0.23%			0.17%			0.25%			0.17%
NPAs as a % of Total Assets		0.16%			0.15%			0.11%			0.15%			0.10%
(1) Recorded in other liabilities
(2) Annualized

CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.
AVERAGE BALANCE AND INTEREST RATES
Unaudited
		First Quarter 2024								Fourth Quarter 2023								Third Quarter 2023								Second Quarter 2023								First Quarter 2023
(Dollars in thousands)		Average Balance			Interest		Average Rate			Average Balance			Interest		Average Rate			Average Balance			Interest		Average Rate			Average Balance			Interest		Average Rate			Average Balance			Interest		Average Rate
ASSETS:
Loans Held for Sale	$	27,314		$	563		5.99	%	$	49,790		$	817		6.50	%	$	62,768		$	971		6.14	%	$	54,350			800		5.90	%	$	55,110		$	644		4.74	%
Loans Held for Investment (1)		2,728,629			40,196		5.95			2,711,243			39,679		5.81			2,672,653			38,455		5.71			2,657,693			36,890		5.55			2,582,395			34,342		5.39
Investment Securities
Taxable Investment Securities		952,328			4,239		1.78			962,322			4,389		1.81			1,002,547			4,549		1.80			1,041,202			4,803		1.84			1,061,372			4,911		1.86
Tax-Exempt Investment Securities (1)		856			9		4.34			862			7		4.32			2,456			17		2.66			2,656			17		2.47			2,840			18		2.36
Total Investment Securities		953,184			4,248		1.78			963,184			4,396		1.82			1,005,003			4,566		1.81			1,043,858			4,820		1.84			1,064,212			4,929		1.86
Federal Funds Sold and Interest Bearing Deposits		140,488			1,893		5.42			99,763			1,385		5.51			136,556			1,848		5.37			218,902			2,782		5.10			360,971			4,111		4.62
Total Earning Assets		3,849,615		$	46,900		4.90	%		3,823,980		$	46,277		4.80	%		3,876,980		$	45,840		4.69	%		3,974,803		$	45,292		4.57	%		4,062,688		$	44,026		4.39	%
Cash and Due From Banks		75,763								76,681								75,941								75,854								74,639
Allowance for Credit Losses		(30,030	)							(29,998	)							(29,172	)							(27,893	)							(25,637	)
Other Assets		295,275								296,114								295,106								297,837								300,175
Total Assets	$	4,190,623							$	4,166,777							$	4,218,855							$	4,320,601							$	4,411,865
LIABILITIES:
Noninterest Bearing Deposits	$	1,344,188							$	1,416,825							$	1,474,574							$	1,539,877							$	1,601,750
NOW Accounts		1,201,032		$	4,497		1.51	%		1,138,461		$	3,696		1.29	%		1,125,171		$	3,489		1.23	%		1,200,400		$	3,038		1.01	%		1,228,928		$	2,152		0.71	%
Money Market Accounts		353,591			1,985		2.26			318,844			1,421		1.77			322,623			1,294		1.59			288,466			747		1.04			267,573			208		0.31
Savings Accounts		539,374			188		0.14			557,579			202		0.14			579,245			200		0.14			602,848			120		0.08			629,388			76		0.05
Time Deposits		138,328			924		2.69			116,797			553		1.88			95,203			231		0.96			87,973			103		0.47			89,675			52		0.24
Total Interest Bearing Deposits		2,232,325			7,594		1.37			2,131,681			5,872		1.09			2,122,242			5,214		0.97			2,179,687			4,008		0.74			2,215,564			2,488		0.46
Total Deposits		3,576,513			7,594		0.85			3,548,506			5,872		0.66			3,596,816			5,214		0.58			3,719,564			4,008		0.43			3,817,314			2,488		0.26
Repurchase Agreements		25,725			201		3.14			26,831			199		2.94			25,356			190		2.98			17,888			115		2.58			9,343			9		0.37
Other Short-Term Borrowings		3,758			39		4.16			16,906			310		7.29			24,306			440		7.17			17,834			336		7.54			37,766			452		4.86
Subordinated Notes Payable		52,887			628		4.70			52,887			627		4.64			52,887			625		4.62			52,887			604		4.52			52,887			571		4.32
Other Long-Term Borrowings		281			3		4.80			336			5		4.72			387			4		4.73			431			5		4.80			480			6		4.80
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities		2,314,976		$	8,465		1.47	%		2,228,641		$	7,013		1.25	%		2,225,178		$	6,473		1.15	%		2,268,727		$	5,068		0.90	%		2,316,040		$	3,526		0.62	%
Other Liabilities		68,295								78,772								83,099								84,305								81,206
Total Liabilities		3,727,459								3,724,238								3,782,851								3,892,909								3,998,996
Temporary Equity		7,150								7,423								8,424								8,935								8,802
SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY:		456,014								435,116								427,580								418,757								404,067
Total Liabilities, Temporary Equity and Shareowners' Equity	$	4,190,623							$	4,166,777							$	4,218,855							$	4,320,601							$	4,411,865
Interest Rate Spread				$	38,435		3.43	%				$	39,264		3.55	%				$	39,367		3.54	%				$	40,224		3.67	%				$	40,500		3.77	%
Interest Income and Rate Earned (1)					46,900		4.90						46,277		4.80						45,840		4.69						45,292		4.57						44,026		4.39
Interest Expense and Rate Paid (2)					8,465		0.88						7,013		0.73						6,473		0.66						5,068		0.51						3,526		0.35
Net Interest Margin				$	38,435		4.01	%				$	39,264		4.07	%				$	39,367		4.03	%				$	40,224		4.06	%				$	40,500		4.04	%
(1) Interest and average rates are calculated on a tax-equivalent basis using a 21% Federal tax rate.
(2) Rate calculated based on average earning assets.

For Information Contact:
Jep Larkin
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
850.402.8450

FAQ

What was Capital City Bank Group's net income for Q1 2024?

Capital City Bank Group reported net income of $12.6 million for Q1 2024.

What was the tax-equivalent net interest income for Q1 2024?

The tax-equivalent net interest income for Q1 2024 was $38.4 million with a net interest margin of 4.01%.

Did noninterest income increase or decrease in Q1 2024?

Noninterest income increased to $18.1 million in Q1 2024.

How much did loan balances grow by in Q1 2024?

Loan balances grew by $17.4 million in Q1 2024.

What was the total risk-based capital ratio at the end of Q1 2024?

The total risk-based capital ratio was 16.84% at the end of Q1 2024, meeting 'well-capitalized' standards under Basel III.

Did Capital City Bank Group repurchase any shares in Q1 2024?

Yes, the company repurchased 82,540 shares of common stock in Q1 2024.