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CF BANKSHARES INC., PARENT OF CFBANK NA, REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023.

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CF Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ: CFBK) reported net income of $4.2 million for Q4 2023, with assets topping $2 billion. Noninterest-bearing deposits increased by 10.1%, and book value per share increased to $23.74. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.06 per share. The CEO mentioned a 52.75% efficiency ratio and an increase in business opportunities. The Chairman highlighted the stock's performance and insider ownership above 40%. Net interest income increased by 0.7%, while noninterest income decreased by 20.6%. Noninterest expense decreased by 0.2%. The effective tax rate was 18.0%. Net loans and leases increased by 2.1%. Deposits increased by 3.5%, with noninterest-bearing deposit accounts increasing by 10.1%. Stockholders' equity increased by 2.7%.
Positive
  • Net income of $4.2 million for Q4 2023
  • Assets topped $2 billion
  • Noninterest-bearing deposits increased by 10.1%
  • Book value per share increased to $23.74
  • Declared a cash dividend of $0.06 per share
  • CEO highlighted a 52.75% efficiency ratio and increased business opportunities
  • Chairman mentioned stock's outperformance and insider ownership above 40%
  • Net interest income increased by 0.7%
  • Noninterest expense decreased by 0.2%
  • Effective tax rate was 18.0%
  • Net loans and leases increased by 2.1%
  • Deposits increased by 3.5%
  • Noninterest-bearing deposit accounts increased by 10.1%
  • Stockholders' equity increased by 2.7%
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  • None.

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The financial results of CF Bankshares Inc. for Q4 and the full year of 2023 demonstrate a stable performance with a net income of $4.2 million for Q4 and $16.9 million for the full year. The slight dip in net income compared to the previous year, from $18.2 million to $16.9 million, could be attributed to an increase in provisions for credit losses and a challenging net interest margin (NIM) environment.

Despite the challenges, the bank's efficiency ratio of 52.75% for Q4 is noteworthy as it indicates effective cost management. Additionally, the growth in total assets to over $2 billion and an increase in noninterest-bearing deposits by 10.1% suggest a strong liquidity position and customer trust. However, the decline in net interest income by 10.6% year-over-year, alongside a decrease in NIM from 3.08% to 2.44%, reflects the pressure from rising interest rates and competition for deposits.

Investors should consider the bank's strategic positioning, with a focus on business opportunities and fee income lines, as well as its ability to attract top banking talent. These factors, combined with the reported insider ownership aligning interests with shareholders, could be seen as positive indicators for future performance.

CFBank's strategic move into the top ten Central Ohio Banks by deposits and surpassing the $1 billion deposit level in Central Ohio is a significant market development. This achievement indicates a growing market presence and competitive edge in a region with substantial economic activity.

The bank's emphasis on fee income business lines, such as mortgage lending, treasury management fees and credit card fee revenue, is a diversification strategy that could mitigate the impact of fluctuating interest rates on earnings. The increase in noninterest income by 58.7% compared to the same quarter last year showcases the potential of this revenue stream.

Furthermore, the bank's ability to attract business from regional competitors reveals a competitive dynamic in the market that could lead to increased market share. However, the bank's exposure to the transportation sector, specifically trucking and the associated charge-offs, highlight the need for a cautious approach to sector-specific lending risks.

CFBank's financial results must be contextualized within the broader economic environment, characterized by rising interest rates and inflationary pressures. The bank's increase in interest expense by 105.3% year-over-year is indicative of the cost of funds in a rising rate environment, which has compressed the net interest margin.

The bank's performance in asset quality, with nonperforming loans at 0.33% of total loans, remains robust and suggests effective risk management practices. However, the increase in nonaccrual loans year-over-year warrants monitoring, as it may signal emerging credit risks in a potentially slowing economy.

The bank's forward-looking statements regarding the expected challenges in maintaining the net interest margin, while remaining nimble, reflect an understanding of the economic uncertainties ahead. Investors may find reassurance in the bank's proactive approach to managing through interest rate changes and its focus on operational efficiency.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CF Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ: CFBK) (the "Company"), the parent of CFBank, National Association ("CFBank"), today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2023.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Highlights

  • Net Income was $4.2 million ($0.65 per diluted common share) for the fourth quarter and $16.9 million ($2.63 per diluted common share) for the year ended December 31, 2023.  
  • Pre-provision, pre-tax net revenue ("PPNR") for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $6.0 million.  PPNR for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $23.3 million.
  • For the fourth quarter of 2023, Return on Average Equity (ROE) was 11.02% and PPNR ROE was 15.72%, while Return on Average Assets (ROA) was 0.84% and PPNR ROA was 1.19%.
  • Assets topped $2 billion at December 31, 2023.
  • Noninterest-bearing deposits increased $21.6 million, or 10.1%, during the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Book value per share increased to $23.74 as of December 31, 2023.
  • Credit quality remains strong with loans more than 30 days past due at 0.11% of total loans and nonperforming loans to total loans of 0.33% as of December 31, 2023.

Recent Developments

  • On January 3, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a Cash Dividend of $0.06 per share paid on January 29, 2024 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 16, 2024. 

CEO and Board Chair Commentary

Timothy T. O'Dell, President and CEO, commented: "Net earnings were $4.2 million for the fourth quarter, which were impacted by provisions for credit losses of $875,000

During the quarter, our charge offs were $633,000, which were related to two commercial loans in the transportation (trucking) sector.  Our exposure to this sector is less than 1% of total loans and leases.

Our Total Assets topped $2 billion at December 31, 2023, and were primarily comprised of net loans and leases totaling $1.7 billion, as we continue to have only a nominal investment portfolio.

Loans grew by $34 million during the fourth quarter. 

Our fourth quarter Efficiency Ratio was 52.75%, demonstrating our success in managing overhead and tight expense controls.

Deposits during the fourth quarter increased $59 million, with Non-interest bearing deposits increasing $22 million

CFBank moved into the top ten Central Ohio Banks ranked by deposits, topping the $1 billion deposit level in Central Ohio.

We are highly encouraged by the strength of our increasing Business opportunities early in this new year. These opportunities include loans and deposits as well as Fee income business lines:  Salable mortgage lending, Treasury management fees & Credit Card fee revenue, all are gaining increasing business traction. 

Additionally, we are attracting top banking talent and quality business from Regional banks and other competitors as we continue building and strengthening our business presence & teams in the four Major Metro Markets we serve (Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Indianapolis).

As we move into 2024, we expect Net Interest Margin (NIM) to remain challenging, however, we are seeing signs of improving stability. Remaining nimble and maintaining efficient operations, positions us to effectively manage through changes in interest rates moving forward, while taking advantage of profitable market growth opportunities.

We are gaining business momentum and raising the bar through consistently executing well the fundamentals of our business and growth plan.

We believe "Our bests are yet Ahead!"

Robert E. Hoeweler, Chairman of the Board, added: "Through January 2024, when measured over a 1-year, 5-year and 10-year period, the performance of our stock has significantly outperformed both the KBW Regional Banking ETF and the S&P Regional Banking ETF.  Also, since our recap in late 2012, the CFBK stock price has appreciated 164%.  Our insider ownership above 40% truly aligns our interests with Shareholders."

Overview of Results 

Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2023 totaled $4.2 million (or $0.65 per diluted common share) compared to net income of $4.0 million (or $0.62 per diluted common share) for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and net income of $4.7 million (or $0.72 per diluted common share) for the three months ended December 31, 2022.  Pre-provision, pre-tax net revenue ("PPNR") for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was $6.0 million compared to PPNR of $6.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and PPNR of $6.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022.

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2023 totaled $16.9 million (or $2.63 per diluted common share) compared to net income of $18.2 million (or $2.78 per diluted common share) for the year ended December 31, 2022.  PPNR was $23.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $23.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

Net interest income totaled $11.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 and increased $87,000, or 0.7%, compared to $11.7 million in the prior quarter, and decreased $1.4 million, or 10.6%, compared to $13.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

The increase in net interest income compared to the prior quarter was primarily due to a $1.5 million, or 5.5%, increase in interest income, partially offset by a $1.4 million, or 8.8%, increase in interest expense.  The increase in interest income was primarily attributed to a $65.3 million, or 3.5%, increase in average interest-earning assets, coupled with a 12bps increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets.  The increase in interest expense when compared to the prior quarter was attributed to a 25bps increase in the average cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities, coupled with a $44.8 million, or 2.9%, increase in average interest-bearing liabilities. The net interest margin of 2.44% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 decreased 6bps compared to the net interest margin of 2.50% for the prior quarter.

The decrease in net interest income compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 was primarily due to a $9.2 million, or 105.3%, increase in interest expense, partially offset by a $7.8 million, or 35.7%, increase in interest income.  The increase in interest expense was attributed to a 195bps increase in the average cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities, coupled with a $222.0 million, or 16.1%, increase in average interest-bearing liabilities. The increase in interest income was primarily attributed to a 104bps increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets, coupled with a $218.7 million, or 12.8%, increase in average interest-earning assets outstanding. The net interest margin of 2.44% for the quarter ended December 31 2023 decreased 64bps compared to the net interest margin of 3.08% for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 totaled $1.0 million and decreased $268,000, or 20.6%, compared to $1.3 million for the prior quarter.  The decrease was primarily due to a $345,000 decrease in swap fee income, partially offset by a $91,000 increase in service charges on deposit accounts. 

Noninterest income for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 increased $382,000, or 58.7%, compared to $651,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.  The increase was primarily due to a $175,000 increase in service charges on deposit accounts, a $56,000 increase in the net gain on sales of residential loans and a $173,000 decrease in the loss on the redemption of life insurance.

The following table represents the notional amount of loans sold during the three months ended December 31, 2023, September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022 (in thousands).


Three Months ended


December 31, 2023


September 30, 2023


December 31, 2022

Notional amount of loans sold                                                                                               

$

1,990


$

3,646


$

2,717

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 totaled $6.7 million and decreased $15,000, or 0.2%, compared to $6.8 million for the prior quarter.  The decrease in noninterest expense was primarily due to a $91,000 decrease in salaries and employee benefits, partially offset by a $72,000 increase in data processing expense.  The decrease in salaries and benefits was primarily due to a decrease in incentive compensation expense.  The increase in data processing expense was primarily due to one-time implementation expenses for certain product enhancements.

Noninterest expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 decreased $528,000, or 7.3%, compared to $7.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.  The decrease in noninterest expense was primarily due to a $485,000 decrease in salaries and employee benefits and a $115,000 decrease in advertising and marketing expense, partially offset by a $185,000 increase in FDIC premiums.  The decrease in salaries and employee benefits was primarily due to a decrease in the number of employees coupled with lower payroll taxes.  The decrease in advertising and marketing expense was due to a reduction in advertising campaigns.  The increase in FDIC premiums was related to increased assets and deposit levels and assessment rates.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $932,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 (effective tax rate of 18.0%), compared to $984,000 for the prior quarter (effective tax rate of 19.6%) and $1.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 (effective tax rate of 20.8%).

Loans and Loans Held For Sale

Net loans and leases totaled $1.7 billion at December 31, 2023 and increased $34.4 million, or 2.1%, from the prior quarter and increased $121.9 million, or 7.8%, from December 31, 2022. The increase in net loans and leases from September 30, 2023 was primarily due to a $40.5 million increase in commercial real estate loan balances, an $11.9 million increase in commercial loan balances, and a $6.0 million increase in multi-family loan balances, partially offset by a $26.6 million decrease in construction loan balances.  The increases in the aforementioned loan balances were primarily related to increased sales activity and new relationships.  The decrease in construction loan balances was primarily related to $35.7 million of loans that paid off and $18.9 million of loans that converted to permanent loans upon the completion of construction, partially offset by $28.0 million of new construction loan advances.

The increase in net loans and leases from December 31, 2022 was primarily due to a $57.9 million increase in commercial real estate loan balances, a $26.6 million increase in multi-family loan balances, a $13.2 million increase in single-family residential loan balances, a $12.5 million increase in commercial loan balances, a $6.6 million increase in construction loan balances, and a $5.2 million increase in home equity lines of credit.  The increases in the aforementioned loan balances were related to increased sales activity and new relationships.

The following table presents the recorded investment in loans and leases for certain non-owner-occupied loan types (in thousands).







December 31, 2023

September 30, 2023

Construction – 1-4 family*

$

20,663

$

15,788

Construction – Multi-family*


109,379


132,538

Construction – Non-residential*


57,459


60,647

Hotel/Motel


12,284


12,360

Industrial / Warehouse


52,923


27,966

Land/Land Development


20,749


21,281

Medical/Healthcare/Senior Housing                                                                                                                             


373


395

Multi-family


164,641


154,764

Office


41,072


42,432

Retail


37,239


25,049

Other


62,226


62,275


*CFBank possesses a core competency and deep expertise in Construction Lending.  The construction lending business sector has produced many full banking
relationships with proven developers with long successful track records.

Asset Quality

Nonaccrual loans were $5.7 million, or 0.33%, of total loans at December 31, 2023, an increase of $1.1 million from $4.6 million at September 30, 2023 and an increase of $5.0 million from $761,000 at December 31, 2022.  The increase in nonaccrual loans when compared to the prior quarter end was primarily due to three commercial loans, totaling $1.7 million, becoming nonaccrual during the fourth quarter 2023.  Of the $1.7 million that became nonaccrual during the quarter, $1.0 million is covered by an SBA guarantee.

The increase in nonaccrual loans when compared to December 31, 2022 was primarily driven by five commercial loans, totaling $4.9 million, becoming nonaccrual during the year ended December 31, 2023.  Loans past due more than 30 days totaled $2.0 million at December 31, 2023 compared to $2.4 million at September 30, 2023 and $2.1 million at December 31, 2022. 

The allowance for credit losses on loans and leases totaled $16.9 million at December 31, 2023 compared to $17.0 million at September 30, 2023 and $16.1 million at December 31, 2022.  The ratio of the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases to total loans and leases was 0.99% at December 31, 2023 compared to 1.02% at September 30, 2023 and 1.01% at December 31, 2022.  The decrease in the allowance for credit losses during the quarter ended December 31, 2023 was primarily driven by a decrease in reserves placed on individually-evaluated commercial loans.  This was the result of two individually-evaluated loans being charged down to the fair market value of their collateral.

On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted the current expected credit loss (CECL) model, which resulted in an increase to the reserve for credit losses of $49,000.  There was $875,000 in provision for credit loss expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, a $1.2 million provision for credit loss expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 and a $637,000 provision for credit loss expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.  Net charge-offs for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 totaled $623,000 compared to net charge-offs of $126,000 for the prior quarter and net charge offs of $262,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.

Deposits

Deposits totaled $1.7 billion at December 31, 2023, an increase of $59.1 million, or 3.5%, when compared to $1.7 billion at September 30, 2023, and an increase of $216.1 million, or 14.1%, when compared to $1.5 billion at December 31 2022.  The increase when compared to the prior quarter end is primarily due to a $41.2 million increase in checking account balances, a $16.2 million increase in certificate of deposit account balances, and a $2.9 million increase in money market account balances, partially offset by a $1.2 million decrease in savings account balances. 

The increase in deposits when compared to December 31, 2022 is primarily due to a $105.3 million increase in certificate of deposit account balances, a $102.5 million increase in money market account balances, and an $11.4 million increase in checking account balances, partially offset by a $3.1 million decrease in savings account balances.

Noninterest-bearing deposit accounts totaled $235.9 million at December 31, 2023 and increased $21.6 million from $214.3 million at September 30, 2023 and decreased $27.3 million from $263.2 million at December 31, 2022.  At December 31, 2023, approximately 29.2% of our deposit balances exceeded the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000, as compared to approximately 28.0% at September 30, 2023 and 31.6% at December 31, 2022.

Borrowings

FHLB advances and other debt totaled $110.0 million at December 31, 2023 and at September 30, 2023 and increased $534,000 when compared to $109.5 million at December 31, 2022. The increase when compared to December 31, 2022 was due to a $4.0 million increase on the Company's line of credit with a third party financial institution, partially offset by a $3.5 million decrease in FHLB advances. 

Capital

Stockholders' equity totaled $155.4 million at December 31, 2023, an increase of $4.1 million, or 2.7%, from $151.3 million at September 30, 2023.  Stockholders' equity increased $16.1 million, or 11.6%, from $139.2 million at December 31, 2022.  The increase in total stockholders' equity during the three months ended December 31, 2023 was primarily attributed to net income, partially offset by $386,000 in dividend payments.  The increase in total stockholders' equity during the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily attributed to net income, partially offset by $1.5 million in dividend payments and a $253,000 increase in other comprehensive loss.  The other comprehensive loss was the result of the mark-to-market adjustment of our investment portfolio.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This earnings release contains financial information and performance measures determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP").  Non-GAAP financial measures included in this earnings release include Tangible book value per common share, Pre-Provision, Pre-Tax Net Revenue (PPNR), PPNR Return on Average Assets (PPNR ROA) and PPNR Return on Average Equity (PPNR ROE).  Management uses these "non-GAAP" financial measures in its analysis of the Company's performance and believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide a greater understanding of ongoing operations and enhance comparability of results with prior periods and peers.  These disclosures should not be viewed as substitutes for financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.  A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included at the end of this earnings release under the heading "GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION."

About CF Bankshares Inc. and CFBank

CF Bankshares Inc. (the "Company") is a holding company that owns 100% of the stock of CFBank, National Association ("CFBank"). CFBank is a nationally chartered boutique Commercial bank operating primarily in Four (4) Major Metro Markets: Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana. The current Leadership Team and Board recapitalized the Company and CFBank in 2012 during the financial crisis, repositioning CFBank as a full-service Commercial Bank model. Since the 2012 recapitalization, CFBank has achieved a CAGR in excess of 20%.

CFBank focuses on serving the financial needs of closely held businesses and entrepreneurs, by providing a comprehensive Commercial, Retail, and Mortgage Lending services presence. In all regional markets, CFBank provides commercial loans and equipment leases, commercial and residential real estate loans and treasury management depository services, residential mortgage lending, and full-service commercial and retail banking services and products.  CFBank is differentiated by our penchant for individualized service coupled with direct customer access to decision-makers, and ease of doing business. CFBank matches the sophistication of much larger banks, without the bureaucracy.

CFBank was named one of Piper Sandler's "Bank & Thrift Sm-All Stars" for 2023.  This recognition places us among the top 10% of small-cap banks and thrifts in the United States.  In addition, CFBank ranked #7 on American Banker's listing of Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Banks based on 3-year average return on equity as of December 31, 2022.

Additional information about the Company and CFBank is available at www.CF.Bank

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release and other materials we have filed or may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") contain or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Reform Act of 1995, which are made in good faith by us.  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (1) projections of revenues, income or loss, earnings or loss per common share, capital structure and other financial items; (2) plans and objectives of the management or Boards of Directors of CF Bankshares Inc. or CFBank; (3) statements regarding future events, actions or economic performance; and (4) statements of assumptions underlying such statements.  Words such as "estimate," "strategy," "may," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "predict," "will," "intend," "plan," "targeted," and the negative of these terms, or similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.  Various risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by our forward-looking statements, including, without limitation those risks detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the SEC, including those risk factors identified in "Item 1A.  Risk Factors" of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with SEC for the year ended December 31, 2022, as supplemented by the risk factors identified in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of Part II of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results.  A forward-looking statement may include a statement of the assumptions or bases underlying the forward-looking statement.  We believe that we have chosen these assumptions or bases in good faith and that they are reasonable.  We caution you, however, that assumptions or bases almost always vary from actual results, and the differences between assumptions or bases and actual results can be material.  The forward-looking statements included in this press release speak only as of the date hereof.  We undertake no obligation to publicly release revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements, except to the extent required by law.

















Consolidated Statements of Income
















($ in thousands, except share data)
















(unaudited)

Three months ended




Year ended




December 31,




December 31,




2023


2022


% change


2023


2022


% change

Total interest income

$

29,712


$

21,901


36 %


$

108,279



67,764


60 %

Total interest expense


17,958



8,746


105 %



60,639



18,974


220 %

      Net interest income


11,754



13,155


-11 %



47,640



48,790


-2 %

















Provision for credit losses


875



637


37 %



2,317



787


194 %

Net interest income after provision for credit losses


10,879



12,518


-13 %



45,323



48,003


-6 %

















Noninterest income
















   Service charges on deposit accounts


487



312


56 %



1,566



1,135


38 %

   Net gain (loss) on sales of residential mortgage loans


34



(22)


n/m



119



656


-82 %

   Net gains on sale of commercial loans


54



76


-29 %



66



353


-81 %

   Swap fee income


99



148


-33 %



715



190


276 %

   Gain (loss) on redemption of life insurance


-



(173)


n/m



-



(173)


n/m

   Other


359



310


16 %



1,565



1,049


49 %

      Noninterest income


1,033



651


59 %



4,031



3,210


26 %

















Noninterest expense
















   Salaries and employee benefits


3,329



3,814


-13 %



14,513



15,125


-4 %

   Occupancy and equipment


430



298


44 %



1,694



1,253


35 %

   Data processing


604



632


-4 %



2,172



2,807


-23 %

   Franchise and other taxes


328



312


5 %



1,263



1,151


10 %

   Professional fees


597



610


-2 %



2,470



2,758


-10 %

   Director fees


162



167


-3 %



658



632


4 %

   Postage, printing, and supplies


26



57


-54 %



149



183


-19 %

   Advertising and marketing


29



144


-80 %



336



431


-22 %

   Telephone


60



69


-13 %



257



249


3 %

   Loan expenses


109



192


-43 %



619



694


-11 %

   Depreciation


141



121


17 %



567



496


14 %

   FDIC premiums


625



440


42 %



2,215



1,130


96 %

   Regulatory assessment


61



71


-14 %



242



272


-11 %

   Other insurance


55



42


31 %



209



177


18 %

   Impairment of property and equipment


-



-


n/m



-



570


n/m

   Other


189



304


-38 %



1,005



693


45 %

      Noninterest expense


6,745



7,273


-7 %



28,369



28,621


-1 %

















Income before income taxes


5,167



5,896


-12 %



20,985



22,592


-7 %

Income tax expense


932



1,225


-24 %



4,048



4,428


-9 %

Net income

$

4,235


$

4,671


-9 %


$

16,937


$

18,164


-7 %

















Share Data
















Basic earnings per common share

$

0.66


$

0.73




$

2.64


$

2.84



Diluted earnings per common share

$

0.65


$

0.72




$

2.63


$

2.78



















Average common shares outstanding - basic


6,433,568



6,363,552





6,421,088



6,397,053



Average common shares outstanding - diluted 


6,469,862



6,491,820





6,447,447



6,535,160



















n/m - not meaningful
















 

















Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
































($ in thousands)

Dec 31,


Sept 30,


Jun 30,


Mar 31,


Dec 31,


(unaudited)

2023


2023


2023


2023


2022


Assets
















Cash and cash equivalents

$

261,595


$

229,763


$

231,600


$

214,248


$

151,787


Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions


100



100



100



100



100


Securities available for sale


8,092



8,480



8,966



9,661



10,442


Equity securities


5,000



5,000



5,000



5,000



5,000


Loans held for sale


1,849



1,355



1,355



591



580


Loans and leases


1,710,998



1,676,806



1,647,103



1,631,998



1,588,317


  Less allowance for credit losses on loans and leases


(16,865)



(17,032)



(15,960)



(15,915)



(16,062)


     Loans and leases, net


1,694,133



1,659,774



1,631,143



1,616,083



1,572,255


FHLB and FRB stock


8,482



8,499



8,736



9,203



7,942


Premises and equipment, net


3,812



3,940



4,085



4,118



3,778


Other assets held for sale


-



-



-



1,930



1,930


Operating lease right of use assets


5,221



5,138



5,313



5,500



1,357


Bank owned life insurance


26,266



26,103



25,946



25,791



25,641


Accrued interest receivable and other assets


44,065



44,300



40,605



38,085



39,362


Total assets

$

2,058,615


$

1,992,452


$

1,962,849


$

1,930,310


$

1,820,174


































Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
















Deposits
















     Noninterest bearing

$

235,916


$

214,334


$

216,966


$

224,096


$

263,241


     Interest bearing


1,508,141



1,470,659



1,443,117



1,379,745



1,264,681


          Total deposits


1,744,057



1,684,993



1,660,083



1,603,841



1,527,922


FHLB advances and other debt


109,995



109,987



109,978



136,970



109,461


Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance


2,179



1,737



2,034



2,132



3,513


Operating lease liabilities


5,302



5,216



5,388



5,572



1,438


Accrued interest payable and other liabilities


26,747



24,298



23,084



23,530



23,670


Subordinated debentures


14,961



14,951



14,941



14,932



14,922


          Total liabilities


1,903,241



1,841,182



1,815,508



1,786,977



1,680,926


















Stockholders' equity


155,374



151,270



147,341



143,333



139,248


Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

2,058,615


$

1,992,452


$

1,962,849


$

1,930,310


$

1,820,174


 




























Average Balance Sheet and Yield Analysis





















































For Three Months Ended


December 31, 2023


September 30, 2023


December 31, 2022


Average


Interest


Average


Average


Interest


Average


Average


Interest


Average


Outstanding


Earned/


Yield/


Outstanding


Earned/


Yield/


Outstanding


Earned/


Yield/


Balance


Paid


Rate


Balance


Paid


Rate


Balance


Paid


Rate


(Dollars in thousands)

Interest-earning assets:



























Securities (1) (2)

$

13,412


$

129



3.14 %


$

13,802


$

101



2.40 %


$

16,178


$

217



4.75 %

Loans and leases and loans held for sale (3)


1,682,498



26,240



6.24 %



1,642,029



25,121



6.12 %



1,522,529



19,971



5.25 %

Other earning assets


222,764



3,176



5.70 %



197,434



2,778



5.63 %



161,904



1,603



3.96 %

FHLB and FRB stock


8,496



167



7.86 %



8,568



166



7.75 %



7,810



110



5.63 %

Total interest-earning assets


1,927,170



29,712



6.16 %



1,861,833



28,166



6.04 %



1,708,421



21,901



5.12 %

Noninterest-earning assets


96,301









95,186









86,974







Total assets

$

2,023,471








$

1,957,019








$

1,795,395


































Interest-bearing liabilities:



























Deposits

$

1,475,357



16,863



4.57 %


$

1,430,568



15,421



4.31 %


$

1,260,255



7,775



2.47 %

FHLB advances and other borrowings


124,948



1,095



3.51 %



124,930



1,078



3.45 %



118,083



971



3.29 %

Total interest-bearing liabilities


1,600,305



17,958



4.49 %



1,555,498



16,499



4.24 %



1,378,338



8,746



2.54 %




























Noninterest-bearing liabilities


269,442









251,509









279,212







Total liabilities


1,869,747









1,807,007









1,657,550


































Equity


153,724









150,012









137,845







Total liabilities and equity

$

2,023,471








$

1,957,019








$

1,795,395


































Net interest-earning assets

$

326,865








$

306,335








$

330,083







Net interest income/interest rate spread




$

11,754



1.67 %





$

11,667



1.80 %





$

13,155



2.58 %

Net interest margin








2.44 %









2.50 %









3.08 %

Average interest-earning assets



























to average interest-bearing liabilities


120.43 %









119.69 %









123.95 %








(1)  Average balance is computed using the carrying value of securities.  Average yield is computed using the historical amortized cost average balance for available for sale securities.

(2)  Average yields and interest earned are stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis.

(3)  Average balance is computed using the recorded investment in loans net of the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases and includes nonperforming loans and leases.

 























Consolidated Financial Highlights





















At or for the three months ended


At or for the year ended

($ in thousands except per share data)


Dec 31,


Sept 30,


Jun 30,


Mar 31,


Dec 31,



December 31,

(unaudited)


2023


2023


2023


2023


2022



2023



2022

Earnings and Dividends






















Net interest income


$

11,754


$

11,667


$

11,486


$

12,733


$

13,155


$

47,640


$

48,790

Provision for credit losses


$

875


$

1,193


$

12


$

237


$

637


$

2,317


$

787

Noninterest income


$

1,033


$

1,301


$

978


$

719


$

651


$

4,031


$

3,210

Noninterest expense


$

6,745


$

6,760


$

7,173


$

7,691


$

7,273


$

28,369


$

28,621

Net income


$

4,235


$

4,031


$

4,223


$

4,448


$

4,671


$

16,937


$

18,164

Basic earnings per common share


$

0.66


$

0.63


$

0.66


$

0.69


$

0.73


$

2.64


$

2.84

Diluted earnings per common share


$

0.65


$

0.62


$

0.66


$

0.68


$

0.72


$

2.63


$

2.78

Dividends declared per share


$

0.06


$

0.06


$

0.06


$

0.05


$

0.05


$

0.23


$

0.18























Performance Ratios (annualized)






















Return on average assets



0.84 %



0.82 %



0.88 %



0.98 %



1.04 %



0.88 %



1.11 %

Return on average equity



11.02 %



10.75 %



11.60 %



12.55 %



13.55 %



11.46 %



13.69 %

Average yield on interest-earning assets



6.16 %



6.04 %



5.76 %



5.56 %



5.12 %



5.89 %



4.37 %

Average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities



4.49 %



4.24 %



3.89 %



3.24 %



2.54 %



3.99 %



1.55 %

Average interest rate spread



1.67 %



1.80 %



1.87 %



2.32 %



2.58 %



1.90 %



2.82 %

Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent



2.44 %



2.50 %



2.52 %



2.93 %



3.08 %



2.59 %



3.15 %

Efficiency ratio



52.75 %



52.13 %



57.55 %



57.17 %



52.68 %



54.90 %



55.04 %

Noninterest expense to average assets



1.33 %



1.38 %



1.50 %



1.69 %



1.62 %



1.47 %



1.76 %























Capital






















Tier 1 capital leverage ratio (1)



9.76 %



9.83 %



9.82 %



10.02 %



9.89 %



9.76 %



9.89 %

Total risk-based capital ratio (1)



13.30 %



13.36 %



13.24 %



12.93 %



12.74 %



13.30 %



12.74 %

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio (1)



12.17 %



12.22 %



12.15 %



11.84 %



11.65 %



12.17 %



11.65 %

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets (1)



12.17 %



12.22 %



12.15 %



11.84 %



11.65 %



12.17 %



11.65 %

Equity to total assets at end of period



7.55 %



7.59 %



7.51 %



7.43 %



7.65 %



7.55 %



7.65 %

Book value per common share


$

23.74


$

23.10


$

22.49


$

21.88


$

21.43


$

23.74


$

21.43

Tangible book value per common share (2)


$

23.74


$

23.10


$

22.49


$

21.88


$

21.43


$

23.74


$

21.43

Period-end market value per common share


$

19.50


$

16.75


$

15.00


$

19.50


$

21.18


$

19.50


$

21.18

Period-end common shares outstanding



6,545,560



6,549,609



6,550,950



6,549,991



6,496,824



6,545,560



6,496,824

Average basic common shares outstanding



6,433,568



6,429,198



6,418,305



6,402,856



6,363,552



6,421,088



6,397,053

Average diluted common shares outstanding



6,469,862



6,456,575



6,433,623



6,542,698



6,491,820



6,447,447



6,535,160























Asset Quality






















Nonperforming loans


$

5,722


$

4,594


$

799


$

718


$

761


$

5,722


$

761

Nonperforming loans to total loans



0.33 %



0.27 %



0.05 %



0.04 %



0.05 %



0.33 %



0.05 %

Nonperforming assets to total assets



0.28 %



0.23 %



0.04 %



0.04 %



0.04 %



0.28 %



0.04 %

Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases to total loans and leases



0.99 %



1.02 %



0.97 %



0.98 %



1.01 %



0.99 %



1.01 %

Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases to nonperforming loans and leases



294.74 %



370.74 %



1997.50 %



2216.57 %



2110.64 %



294.74 %



2110.64 %

Net charge-offs (recoveries)


$

623


$

126


$

(108)


$

5


$

262


$

646


$

233

Annualized net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans



0.15 %



0.03 %



(0.03 %)



0.00 %



0.07 %



0.04 %



0.02 %























Average Balances






















Loans


$

1,699,323


$

1,657,303


$

1,642,961


$

1,603,237


$

1,537,941


$

1,650,987


$

1,394,838

Assets


$

2,023,471


$

1,957,019


$

1,909,354


$

1,824,343


$

1,795,395


$

1,929,169


$

1,629,191

Stockholders' equity


$

153,724


$

150,012


$

145,569


$

141,792


$

137,845


$

147,812


$

132,642


(1)  Regulatory capital ratios of CFBank

(2)  There are no differences between book value per common share and tangible book value per common share since the Company does not have any intangible assets.  

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

This press release contains certain non-GAAP disclosures for: (1) Tangible book value per common share, (2) PPNR, (3) PPNR return on average assets and (4) PPNR return on average equity.  The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures to provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company's operations performance and to enhance investors' overall understanding of such financial performance.  In particular, the use of PPNR is prevalent among banking regulators, investors, and analysts.  Accordingly, we disclose the non-GAAP measures in addition to the related GAAP measures of: (1) book value per common share (2) net earnings (3) return on average assets and (4) return on average equity.

The table below presents the reconciliation of these GAAP financial measures to the related non-GAAP financial measures:
















Pre-provision, pre-tax net revenue ("PPNR"),












PPNR Return on Average Assets and PPNR Return on Average Equity























Three Months Ended


Year ended


December 31,


September 30,


December 31,


December 31,


2023


2023


2022


2023


2022

Net income

$

4,235


$

4,031


$

4,671


$

16,937


$

18,164

Add: Provision for credit losses


875



1,193



637



2,317



787

Add: Income tax expense


932



984



1,225



4,048



4,428

Pre-provision, pre-tax net revenue

$

6,042


$

6,208


$

6,533


$

23,302


$

23,379
















Average Assets

$

2,023,471


$

1,957,019


$

1,795,395


$

1,929,169


$

1,629,191

Average Stockholders' Equity

$

153,724


$

150,012


$

137,845


$

147,812


$

132,642
















Return on average assets (1)


0.84 %



0.82 %



1.04 %



0.88 %



1.11 %

PPNR return on average assets (2)


1.19 %



1.27 %



1.46 %



1.21 %



1.44 %
















Return on average equity (3)


11.02 %



10.75 %



13.55 %



11.46 %



13.69 %

PPNR return on average equity (4)


15.72 %



16.55 %



18.96 %



15.76 %



17.63 %
















(1) Annualized net income divided by average assets









(2) Annualized PPNR divided by average assets









(3) Annualized net income divided by average stockholders' equity








(4) Annualized PPNR divided by average stockholders' equity









 

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FAQ

What was CF Bankshares Inc.'s net income for Q4 2023?

CF Bankshares Inc. reported net income of $4.2 million for Q4 2023.

What was the increase in noninterest-bearing deposits during Q4 2023?

Noninterest-bearing deposits increased by 10.1% during Q4 2023.

What was the book value per share as of December 31, 2023?

The book value per share increased to $23.74 as of December 31, 2023.

What was the cash dividend declared by CF Bankshares Inc.?

CF Bankshares Inc. declared a cash dividend of $0.06 per share.

What was the increase in net loans and leases from the prior quarter?

Net loans and leases increased by 2.1% from the prior quarter.

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