CORNERSTONE BANCORP, INC. QUARTERLY REPORT - JUNE 30, 2024

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Cornerstone Bancorp (CNBP) reported its Q2 2024 results, showing mixed performance. Consolidated net income decreased to $2.0 million ($2.05 per diluted share) from $2.7 million ($2.74 per diluted share) in Q2 2023. The net interest margin declined to 3.27% from 3.54% year-over-year. However, total consolidated assets grew 1.5% to $986.0 million, and tangible shareholders' equity improved 10.8% to $74.1 million.

The loan portfolio increased by 2.0% to $640.2 million, while total deposits and repurchase agreements rose 0.6% to $885.6 million. The securities portfolio significantly expanded to $181.1 million from $118.2 million, including $79.9 million in one-month US Treasury bills. Trust and wealth management assets grew to $975.9 million from $896.5 million a year earlier. The Bank maintains a strong capital position with a Tier 1 Leverage Capital Ratio of 9.75%.

Positive

• Total consolidated assets increased 1.5% to $986.0 million
• Tangible shareholders' equity improved 10.8% to $74.1 million
• Loan portfolio grew 2.0% to $640.2 million
• Securities portfolio expanded significantly to $181.1 million from $118.2 million
• Trust and wealth management assets increased to $975.9 million from $896.5 million
• Bank maintains a strong Tier 1 Leverage Capital Ratio of 9.75%

Negative

• Consolidated net income decreased to $2.0 million from $2.7 million year-over-year
• Net interest margin declined to 3.27% from 3.54% year-over-year
• Interest earned on Federal Reserve deposit account decreased to $1.5 million from $2.5 million
• Noninterest expense increased to $6.4 million from $6.0 million year-over-year

PALATINE, Ill., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --

CORNERSTONE BANCORP, INC.
SECOND QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS (At or for period ended 6/30/2024)

Income Statement Highlights

• Consolidated net income was $2.0 million in 2Q24, or $2.05 per diluted share, compared to $2.7 million in 2Q23, or $2.74 per diluted share.
• The net interest margin (NIM) was 3.27% for 2Q24, compared to 3.54% for 2Q23.
• Interest earned on the Bank's interest-bearing deposit account at the Federal Reserve Bank was $1.5 million for 2Q24 compared to $2.5 million for 2Q23.
• Interest earned on US Treasury securities was $1.5 million for 2Q24 compared to $157,000 for 2Q23. This interest is exempt from Illinois income taxes.
• Noninterest expense was $6.4 million in 2Q24 compared to $6.0 million in 2Q23.

Balance Sheet Highlights

• Total consolidated assets increased 1.5% to $986.0 million on June 30, 2024, compared to $971.9 million a year earlier.
• Tangible shareholders' equity improved 10.8% to $74.1 million on June 30, 2024, compared to $66.9 million a year earlier.
• Interest-bearing deposits at correspondent banks totaled $142.8 million on June 30, 2024 (14.4% of total assets) compared to $205.1 million a year earlier (21.1% of total assets).
• The securities portfolio totaled $181.1 million on June 30, 2024, compared to $118.2 million a year earlier. The current portfolio includes $79.9 million of one-month US Treasury bills that were added during 2Q24. The weighted average remaining life approximates 1.6 years.
• The loan portfolio totaled $640.2 million on June 30, 2024, $12.7 million, or 2.0%, higher than a year earlier.
• Total deposits and repurchase agreements increased 0.6% to $885.6 million on June 30, 2024, compared to $879.9 million a year earlier. 
• The Corporation's other borrowings were $7.8 million on June 30, 2024, unchanged from a year earlier.
• The Bank continues to be well-capitalized, with a Tier 1 Leverage Capital Ratio of 9.75% on June 30, 2024.

Trust and Wealth Management

• Trust and wealth management assets totaled $975.9 million on June 30, 2024, compared to $896.5 million a year earlier.

About Cornerstone Bancorp, Inc.

Founded in 2000, Cornerstone Bancorp, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Company (collectively "Cornerstone") is committed to serving the commercial banking and investment needs of families and family-owned businesses. Cornerstone serves its clients by investing heavily in people and technology, providing an uncommon relationship experience. Cornerstone has been successful in attracting new clients and talent as the Chicago market consolidates and large banks deemphasize relationships in favor of an institutional approach.

Cornerstone is a leader in commercial lending services including equipment, real estate and construction loans and operating lines of credit as well as business treasury management services and association loans for condominium and townhome associations.

For individuals and families, wealth management services are offered, including investment management, trust and custody services, retirement plans, and estate and guardianship administration.

Headquartered in Palatine, Illinois, Cornerstone maintains offices in Crystal Lake, Deer Park, Naperville and Schaumburg. Visit us on the web at www.cnbtc.bank.

Forward Looking Statement

This release may contain "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management's views only as of the date hereof. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, regarding our financial position, business strategy and management's plans and objectives for future operations are forward-looking statements. When used in this report, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," and "intend" and words or phrases of similar meaning, as they relate to Cornerstone or management, are intended to help identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although we believe that management's expectations as reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure readers that those expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from our expectations as indicated in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include our ability to maintain or expand our market share or net interest margins, and to implement our marketing and growth strategies. Further, actual results may be affected by our ability to compete on price and other factors with other financial institutions; customer acceptance of new products and services; the regulatory environment in which we operate; and general trends in the local, regional and national banking industry and economy, as those factors relate to our cost of funds and return on assets. In addition, there are risks inherent in the banking industry relating to collectability of loans and changes in interest rates. Many of these risks, as well as other risks may have a material adverse impact on our operations and business.

Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
($ in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
	For the Quarter Ending				Year To Date
Income Statement	30-Jun-24	30-Jun-23	% Change		30-Jun-24	30-Jun-23
Net Interest Income	$                 7,918	$                 8,520	-7.1 %		$               16,110	$               17,171
Provision for Loan Losses	150	29	417.2 %		300	29
Noninterest Income	1,285	1,311	-2.0 %		2,626	2,636
Noninterest Expense	6,371	6,027	5.7 %		12,732	11,886
Provision for Income Taxes	684	1,061	-35.5 %		1,551	2,223
Net Income	$                 1,998	$                 2,714	-26.4 %		$                 4,153	$                 5,669
Ratios
Return on Average Assets *	0.82 %	1.12 %	-27.0 %		0.95 %	1.23 %
Return on Average Stockholders' Equity *	10.29 %	15.07 %	-31.7 %		12.05 %	16.89 %
Net Interest Margin	3.27 %	3.54 %	-7.7 %		3.33 %	3.63 %
Allowance for Loan Losses to Gross Loans	1.32 %	1.30 %	1.6 %		1.32 %	1.30 %
Dividends Per Share	$                         -	$                         -	N\A		$                  2.50	$                        -
Earnings Per Share	$                   2.05	$                   2.74	-25.2 %		$                  4.24	$                  5.71
	End of Period				End of Period
Balance Sheet Data	30-Jun-24	30-Jun-23	% Change		31-Dec-23	31-Dec-22
Total Assets	$            986,039	$            971,922	1.5 %		$            958,795	$             989,110
Loans, Net of Allowance for Loan Loss	$            631,775	$            619,384	2.0 %		$            639,509	$             600,999
Deposits and Repurchase Agreements	$            885,599	$            879,884	0.6 %		$            861,203	$             899,327
Trust Preferred Securities	$              10,310	$              10,310	0.0 %		$              10,310	$               10,310
Other Borrowings	$                7,763	$                7,763	0.0 %		$                7,763	$               12,763
Tangible Shareholders' Equity	$              74,096	$              66,858	10.8 %		$              73,246	$               61,364
Trust and Wealth Management Assets	$            975,896	$            896,475	8.9 %		$            954,480	$             848,711
Stock Value Per Common Share Data
Price-To-Earnings Ratio *	8.90	6.01	48.1 %		6.31	6.10
Price-To-Tangible Book Value Ratio	0.97	0.97	-0.4 %		0.93	1.04
Tangible Book Value Per Share	$                 75.51	$                 67.73	11.5 %		$                 74.36	$                 61.73
Number of Shares Outstanding	981,315	987,189			985,039	994,088
Average Number of Shares Outstanding	974,904	990,921			982,767	994,088
Stock Price - High	$                 73.30	$                 67.60			$                 70.00	$                 64.30
Low	$                 70.60	$                 66.00			$                 66.75	$                 63.10
Ending	$                 73.30	$                 66.00			$                 69.50	$                 64.30

*       - Quarter returns are based on annualized Net Income; Year-To-Date returns are based on the Last Twelve Months' (LTM) Net Income

 

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FAQ

What was Cornerstone Bancorp's (CNBP) net income for Q2 2024?

Cornerstone Bancorp (CNBP) reported a consolidated net income of $2.0 million, or $2.05 per diluted share, for Q2 2024.

How did Cornerstone Bancorp's (CNBP) total assets change in Q2 2024 compared to the previous year?

Cornerstone Bancorp's (CNBP) total consolidated assets increased 1.5% to $986.0 million on June 30, 2024, compared to $971.9 million a year earlier.

What was the size of Cornerstone Bancorp's (CNBP) loan portfolio as of June 30, 2024?

Cornerstone Bancorp's (CNBP) loan portfolio totaled $640.2 million on June 30, 2024, which was $12.7 million, or 2.0%, higher than a year earlier.

How did Cornerstone Bancorp's (CNBP) trust and wealth management assets perform in Q2 2024?

Cornerstone Bancorp's (CNBP) trust and wealth management assets totaled $975.9 million on June 30, 2024, compared to $896.5 million a year earlier, showing significant growth.