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ChoiceOne Financial Services (NASDAQ:COFS) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024. Net income reached $7.16 million in Q4 (up 35.3% YoY) and $26.73 million for 2024 (up 25.7% YoY). Core loans grew by $40.3 million in Q4 and $114.5 million for the year.

The company's GAAP net interest margin was 2.98% in Q4 2024, down from 3.17% in Q3 but up from 2.66% in Q4 2023. Deposits excluding brokered deposits increased by $79 million (3.8%) during 2024, despite a Q4 seasonal decline. Asset quality remained strong with only 0.27% nonperforming loans.

The company completed a stock sale of 1,380,000 shares in Q3 2024, raising $34.5 million. ChoiceOne maintains a strong capital position with a total risk-based capital ratio of 12.7%. The company is preparing for its pending merger with Fentura Financial and The State Bank, expected to close in Q1 2025.

ChoiceOne Financial Services (NASDAQ:COFS) ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi per il quarto trimestre e per l'intero anno 2024. L'utile netto ha raggiunto i 7,16 milioni di dollari nel Q4 (in aumento del 35,3% rispetto all'anno precedente) e 26,73 milioni di dollari per il 2024 (in aumento del 25,7% rispetto all'anno precedente). I prestiti core sono cresciuti di 40,3 milioni di dollari nel Q4 e 114,5 milioni di dollari per l'anno.

Il margine di interesse netto secondo i GAAP dell'azienda è stato del 2,98% nel Q4 2024, in calo rispetto al 3,17% del Q3, ma in aumento rispetto al 2,66% del Q4 2023. I depositi, esclusi quelli brokerati, sono aumentati di 79 milioni di dollari (3,8%) durante il 2024, nonostante un calo stagionale nel Q4. La qualità degli attivi è rimasta solida con solo lo 0,27% di prestiti non performanti.

L'azienda ha completato una vendita di azioni di 1.380.000 azioni nel Q3 2024, raccogliendo 34,5 milioni di dollari. ChoiceOne mantiene una posizione patrimoniale forte con un rapporto di capitale di rischio totale del 12,7%. L'azienda si sta preparando per la fusione in sospeso con Fentura Financial e The State Bank, prevista per chiudere nel Q1 2025.

ChoiceOne Financial Services (NASDAQ:COFS) reportó resultados financieros sólidos para el cuarto trimestre y para todo el año 2024. El ingreso neto alcanzó los 7.16 millones de dólares en el Q4 (un aumento del 35.3% con respecto al año anterior) y 26.73 millones de dólares para 2024 (un aumento del 25.7% con respecto al año anterior). Los préstamos centrales crecieron en 40.3 millones de dólares en el Q4 y 114.5 millones de dólares durante el año.

El margen de intereses netos de acuerdo a GAAP de la compañía fue del 2.98% en el Q4 2024, por debajo del 3.17% en el Q3, pero superior al 2.66% en el Q4 2023. Los depósitos, excluyendo los depósitos intermediados, aumentaron en 79 millones de dólares (3.8%) durante 2024, a pesar de una disminución estacional en el Q4. La calidad de los activos se mantuvo sólida con solo el 0.27% de préstamos en mora.

La empresa completó una venta de acciones de 1,380,000 acciones en el Q3 2024, recaudando 34.5 millones de dólares. ChoiceOne mantiene una posición de capital fuerte con un ratio de capital basado en riesgo total del 12.7%. La compañía se está preparando para su fusión pendiente con Fentura Financial y The State Bank, que se espera cerrar en el Q1 2025.

ChoiceOne Financial Services (NASDAQ:COFS)는 2024년 4분기 및 전체 연도에 대한 강력한 재무 결과를 보고했습니다. 4분기 순이익은 716만 달러에 달했으며(전년 대비 35.3% 증가), 2024년 전체 순이익은 2673만 달러에 이르렀습니다(전년 대비 25.7% 증가). 핵심 대출은 4분기에 4030만 달러, 연간으로 1억 1450만 달러 증가했습니다.

회사의 GAAP 기준 순이자 마진은 2024년 4분기 2.98%로, 3분기 3.17%에서 감소했지만, 2023년 4분기 2.66%에서 증가했습니다. 중개된 예금을 제외한 예금은 2024년 동안 7900만 달러(3.8%) 증가했으며, 4분기에는 계절적 감소가 있었음에도 불구하고 증가했습니다. 자산 품질은 0.27%의 비수익 대출만으로 강력하게 유지되었습니다.

회사는 2024년 3분기에 1,380,000주를 판매하여 3,450만 달러를 모금했습니다. ChoiceOne은 12.7%의 총 위험 기반 자본 비율로 강력한 자본 위치를 유지하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 2025년 1분기 종료 예정인 Fentura Financial 및 The State Bank와의 합병을 준비하고 있습니다.

ChoiceOne Financial Services (NASDAQ:COFS) a annoncé des résultats financiers solides pour le quatrième trimestre et l'année entière 2024. Le revenu net a atteint 7,16 millions de dollars au quatrième trimestre (en hausse de 35,3 % par rapport à l'année précédente) et 26,73 millions de dollars pour 2024 (en hausse de 25,7 % par rapport à l'année précédente). Les prêts de base ont augmenté de 40,3 millions de dollars au quatrième trimestre et de 114,5 millions de dollars pour l'année.

La marge d'intérêt nette selon les normes GAAP de l'entreprise était de 2,98 % au quatrième trimestre 2024, en baisse par rapport à 3,17 % au troisième trimestre, mais en hausse par rapport à 2,66 % au quatrième trimestre 2023. Les dépôts, à l'exception des dépôts intermédiaires, ont augmenté de 79 millions de dollars (3,8 %) au cours de l'année 2024, malgré une baisse saisonnière au quatrième trimestre. La qualité des actifs est restée solide avec seulement 0,27 % de prêts non performants.

L'entreprise a complété une vente d'actions de 1 380 000 actions au troisième trimestre 2024, levant 34,5 millions de dollars. ChoiceOne maintient une position de capital solide avec un ratio total de capital basé sur le risque de 12,7 %. L'entreprise se prépare à sa fusion pendant avec Fentura Financial et The State Bank, prévue pour clôturer au premier trimestre 2025.

ChoiceOne Financial Services (NASDAQ:COFS) hat für das vierte Quartal und das Gesamtjahr 2024 starke finanzielle Ergebnisse gemeldet. Der Nettogewinn betrug im vierten Quartal 7,16 Millionen US-Dollar (ein Anstieg von 35,3% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr) und 26,73 Millionen US-Dollar für 2024 (ein Anstieg von 25,7% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr). Die Kernkredite stiegen im Q4 um 40,3 Millionen US-Dollar und für das gesamte Jahr um 114,5 Millionen US-Dollar.

Die GAAP-Nettomarge der Gesellschaft lag im vierten Quartal 2024 bei 2,98%, einen Rückgang im Vergleich zu 3,17% im dritten Quartal, aber ein Anstieg im Vergleich zu 2,66% im vierten Quartal 2023. Die Einlagen, ohne vermittelte Einlagen, stiegen im Jahr 2024 um 79 Millionen US-Dollar (3,8%), trotz eines saisonalen Rückgangs im vierten Quartal. Die Asset-Qualität blieb stark mit nur 0,27% notleidende Kredite.

Das Unternehmen hat im dritten Quartal 2024 einen Aktienverkauf von 1.380.000 Aktien abgeschlossen und 34,5 Millionen US-Dollar gesammelt. ChoiceOne hält eine starke Kapitalposition mit einer Gesamtquote des risikobasierten Kapitals von 12,7%. Das Unternehmen bereitet sich auf die bevorstehende Fusion mit Fentura Financial und The State Bank vor, die für das erste Quartal 2025 geplant ist.

Positive
  • Net income increased 35.3% YoY to $7.16M in Q4 2024
  • Core loans grew 8.2% annually, reaching $114.5M in 2024
  • Annual deposits increased by $79M (3.8%) in 2024
  • Strong asset quality with only 0.27% nonperforming loans
  • Successfully raised $34.5M through stock sale
  • Total risk-based capital ratio improved to 12.7% from 12.4% YoY
Negative
  • Net interest margin declined to 2.98% in Q4 from 3.17% in Q3 2024
  • Q4 deposits decreased by $24M (4.4% annualized)
  • Stock sale diluted earnings per share in 2024
  • High level of uninsured deposits at 37.6% of total deposits

Insights

ChoiceOne Financial Services has delivered an impressive financial performance that signals robust operational execution and strategic positioning. The standout metrics include a 35.3% jump in Q4 net income to $7.16 million and a 25.7% increase in full-year earnings to $26.73 million.

The bank's balance sheet management deserves particular attention. Core loan growth of $114.5 million (8.2%) demonstrates strong organic growth while maintaining exceptional asset quality, with nonperforming loans at just 0.27%. This suggests excellent risk management and underwriting practices. The strategic shift from lower-yielding securities to higher-yielding loans has enhanced earning potential, though it requires careful monitoring of credit quality in a potentially softening economy.

The deposit strategy shows sophistication, with total deposits growing 3.8% despite competitive pressures. The bank's proactive liquidity management, including $837.2 million in available borrowing capacity, provides a strong buffer against potential stress scenarios. The declining cost of deposits from its Q1 2024 peak of 1.65% to 1.58% in Q4 reflects effective liability management.

A key strength is the bank's interest rate risk management through swap derivatives, with $401 million in pay-fixed swaps providing a natural hedge against rate volatility. This positions the bank well for various rate scenarios, though the declining swap settlements (from $2.5 million in Q3 to $1.5 million in Q4) suggest some pressure on margins in a falling rate environment.

The pending merger with Fentura Financial and The State Bank represents a significant growth catalyst. The recent capital raise of $34.5 million has strengthened the balance sheet ahead of this transaction, with the total risk-based capital ratio improving to 12.7%.

SPARTA, Mich., Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. ("ChoiceOne", NASDAQ:COFS), the parent company for ChoiceOne Bank, reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

Highlights

  • ChoiceOne reported net income of $7,159,000 and $26,727,000 for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $5,293,000 and $21,261,000 for the same periods in 2023, representing growth of 35.3% and 25.7%, respectively. Net income adjusted for merger related expenses was $7,532,000 and $27,733,000 for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024.
  • Diluted earnings per share were $0.79 and $3.25 in the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $0.70 and $2.82 per share in the same periods in the prior year. The sale of 1,380,000 shares of common stock during the third quarter of 2024 negatively impacted diluted earnings per share for 2024. Diluted earnings per share adjusted for merger expenses were $0.83 and $3.37 in the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024.
  • GAAP Net interest margin in the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased to 2.98%, compared to 3.17% in the third quarter of 2024, and increased compared to 2.66% in the fourth quarter of 2023. GAAP net interest income was $19.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $16.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Net interest income was aided by cash settlements from pay-fixed interest rate swaps which started paying in April 2024.
  • Core loans, which exclude held for sale loans and loans to other financial institutions, grew organically by $40.3 million or 11.0% on an annualized basis during the fourth quarter of 2024 and $114.5 million or 8.2% for the year ended December 31, 2024. Loan interest income increased $3.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 and $21.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same periods in 2023, respectively.
  • Deposits, excluding brokered deposits, declined by $24.0 million or an annualized 4.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024 and increased $79.0 million or 3.8% during 2024. The decrease in deposits in the fourth quarter of 2024 was due to seasonal outflow of public funds, which includes taxes received by schools and townships during the third quarter of 2024. The increase in deposits in the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 is a combination of new business and recapture of deposit losses from the prior year.
  • Asset quality remains strong with only 0.27% of nonperforming loans to total loans (excluding held for sale) as of December 31, 2024.

"ChoiceOne had an outstanding fourth quarter and full year 2024, which underscore the growth in our core loans and deposits, thanks to the dedication and expertise of our team. Our proactive balance sheet management has led to improvements in our net interest margin, positioning us well to navigate changing market conditions. We are also excited about the upcoming anticipated close of our pending merger with Fentura Financial, Inc. and The State Bank expected to occur in the first quarter of 2025, which will further enhance our markets and capabilities," said Kelly Potes, Chief Executive Officer. 

ChoiceOne reported net income of $7,159,000 and $26,727,000 for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $5,293,000 and $21,261,000 for the same periods in 2023, representing growth of 35.3% and 25.7%, respectively.  Net income adjusted for merger related expenses was $7,532,000 and $27,733,000 for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024.  Diluted earnings per share were $0.79 and $3.25 in the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $0.70 and $2.82 per share in the same periods in the prior year.  The sale of 1,380,000 shares of common stock during the third quarter of 2024 negatively impacted diluted earnings per share for 2024.  Diluted earnings per share adjusted for merger expenses were $0.83 and $3.37 in the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024.

As of December 31, 2024, total assets were $2.7 billion, an increase of $146.5 million compared to December 31, 2023.  The growth is primarily attributed to an increase in core loans of $114.5 million and loans to other financial institutions of $20.5 million.  This growth was offset by a $48.9 million reduction in securities during the same time period.  ChoiceOne has actively managed its balance sheet to support organic loan growth, strategically shifting from lower-yielding assets to higher-yielding loans. This is reflected in the loan growth observed.

Deposits, excluding brokered deposits, declined by $24.0 million or an annualized 4.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024 and increased $79.0 million or 3.8% during 2024.  The decrease in deposits in the fourth quarter of 2024 was due to seasonal outflow of public funds, which includes taxes received by schools and townships during the third quarter of 2024.  The increase in deposits in the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 is a combination of new business and recapture of deposit losses from the prior year.  ChoiceOne continues to be proactive in managing its liquidity position by using brokered deposits and FHLB advances to ensure ample liquidity.  At December 31, 2024, total available borrowing capacity secured by pledged assets was $837.2 million. ChoiceOne can increase its capacity by utilizing unsecured federal fund lines and pledging additional assets.  Uninsured deposits totaled $833.2 million or 37.6% of deposits at December 31, 2024.

ChoiceOne's cost of deposits to average total deposits has declined since peaking in the first quarter of 2024 due to positive cash flow from pay-fixed interest rate swaps, hedged against deposits, and decreasing deposit expenses. In addition, the Federal Reserve has decreased the federal funds rate by 50 basis points since September 2024.  These factors led to a cost of deposits to average total deposits of an annualized 1.58% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to an annualized 1.57% in the fourth quarter of 2023.  Cost of deposits to average total deposits peaked in the first quarter of 2024 at an annualized 1.65%.  If rates continue to decline, we expect to see slight declines in deposit costs; however, these declines will be muted by the decrease in cash flows from pay-fixed interest rate swaps collected. Interest expense on borrowings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, increased $153,000 and $3.1 million compared to the same periods in the prior year, due to increases in the average balances borrowed.  During the fourth quarter of 2024, ChoiceOne paid down its advance from the Bank Term Funding Program and replaced it with $135.0 million of FHLB borrowings.  This increased our total borrowed balance at the FHLB to $175.0 million at a weighted average fixed rate of 4.5%, with the earliest maturity in January 2025.  Total cost of funds ended flat in the fourth quarter of 2024 with an annualized 1.90% compared to an annualized 1.91% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

The provision for credit losses expense on loans was $200,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024, due in part to loan growth during the quarter.  The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total loans (excluding loans held for sale) was 1.07% on December 31, 2024 compared to 1.11% on December 31, 2023.  Asset quality continues to remain strong, with annualized net loan charge-offs to average loans of 0.04% and nonperforming loans to total loans (excluding loans held for sale) of 0.27% as of December 31, 2024.     

ChoiceOne uses interest rate swaps to manage interest rate exposure to certain fixed rate assets and variable rate liabilities.  On December 31, 2024, ChoiceOne had pay-fixed interest rate swaps with a total notional value of $401.0 million, a weighted average coupon of 3.07%, a fair value of $23.6 million and an average remaining contract length of 7 to 8 years.  These derivative instruments increase in value as long-term interest rates rise, which offsets the reduction in equity due to unrealized losses on securities available for sale.  Settlements from swaps amounted to $1.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $2.5 million for the third quarter of 2024 and were a contributing factor to the decrease in net interest margin during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2024.  Fully tax equivalent net interest margin excluding the swaps was 23 basis points lower than tax equivalent net interest margin reported for the fourth quarter of 2024.  Due in part to pay fixed interest rate swaps we have in place, our balance sheet is asset sensitive.   In addition to the pay-fixed interest rate swaps, ChoiceOne also employs back-to-back swaps on select commercial loans, with the impact reflected in interest income.

Shareholders' equity totaled $260.4 million as of December 31, 2024, up from $195.6 million as of December 31, 2023, due in large part to the $34.5 million in aggregate gross proceeds (before deducting discounts and estimated offering expenses) received from the sale of 1,380,000 shares of common stock during the third quarter of 2024.  The additional increase is due to retained earnings and an improvement in accumulated other compressive loss (AOCI) of $13.8 million compared to December 31, 2023.  The improvement in AOCI is due to both the shortening duration and maturing (paydowns) of the securities portfolio, offset by the change in unrealized gain of the pay-fixed swap derivatives.  The pay-fixed swap derivatives are designed to offset swings in AOCI due to changes in interest rates.  ChoiceOne Bank remains "well-capitalized" with a total risk-based capital ratio of 12.7% as of December 31, 2024, compared to 12.4% on December 31, 2023.

Noninterest income increased $948,000 and $3.1 million in the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same periods in the prior year.  The increase was largely due to an increase in customer service charges of $304,000 and $1.2 million in the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same periods in 2023 and earnings on life insurance policies in the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same periods in the prior year.  ChoiceOne recognized earnings on a bank owned life insurance death benefit claim in the amount of $504,000 during the fourth quarter of 2024.  ChoiceOne also saw an uptick in gains on sales of loans during the fourth quarter of 2024 due in part to participation in the FHLB Rate Advantage program which provided incentives to home buyers in the low to moderate income bracket.  In addition, there were a number of construction loans which were finalized and written into salable market loans during the fourth quarter of 2024.

Noninterest expense increased by $1.6 million or 11.4% and $3.6 million or 6.6% in the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same periods in 2023. The increase in total noninterest expense was due in part to merger related expenses of $394,000 and $1.0 million during the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $0 in the same periods in the prior year.  Additionally, there was an increase to employee health insurance and other benefit costs, and an increase to FDIC insurance and other costs related to the inflationary environment.  The increase in costs were offset by a decline in occupancy and equipment related to two branch closures during the first quarter of 2024.  ChoiceOne seeks to strategically manage costs while still making thoughtful investments in order to maintain our competitive edge and deliver exceptional value to our customers, shareholders, and communities.

"I am very pleased with the results of the fourth quarter of 2024, showing core loan growth, solid deposit balances and excellent credit metrics as we get closer to completing the pending merger with Fentura Financial, Inc. and the State Bank, a highly respected community bank in Michigan. We are excited to welcome their customers, communities, and employees to the ChoiceOne team," said Kelly Potes, Chief Executive Officer. 

About ChoiceOne

ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Sparta, Michigan and the parent corporation of ChoiceOne Bank, Member FDIC. ChoiceOne Bank operates 35 offices in parts of Kent, Lapeer, Macomb, Muskegon, Newaygo, Ottawa, and St. Clair counties. ChoiceOne Bank offers insurance and investment products through its subsidiary, ChoiceOne Insurance Agencies, Inc. For more information, please visit Investor Relations at ChoiceOne's website at choiceone.bank.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements.  Words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "is likely," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "may," "could," "look forward," "continue", "future" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook and expectations of ChoiceOne or Fentura with respect to the planned merger, the strategic benefits and financial benefits of the merger, including the expected impact of the proposed transaction on the combined company's future financial performance and the timing of the closing of the proposed transaction.  These statements reflect current beliefs as to the expected outcomes of future events and are not guarantees of future performance.  These statements involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions ("risk factors") that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence.  Therefore, actual results and outcomes may materially differ from what may be expressed, implied or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Furthermore, ChoiceOne does not undertake any obligation to update, amend, or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Such risks, uncertainties and assumptions, include, among others, the following:

  • the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals when expected or at all (and the risk that such approvals may result in a materially burdensome regulatory condition (as defined in the merger agreement));
  • the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the merger agreement;
  • the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy, competitive factors in the areas where ChoiceOne and Fentura do business, or as a result of other unexpected factors or events;
  • the impact of purchase accounting with respect to the proposed transaction, or any change in the assumptions used regarding the assets purchased and liabilities assumed to determine their fair value;
  • diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities;
  • potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; or
  • the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against ChoiceOne or Fentura.

Additional risk factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors described in Item 1A in ChoiceOne's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in any of ChoiceOne's subsequent SEC filings, which are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to results presented in accordance with GAAP, this presentation includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. ChoiceOne believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional information that is useful to investors in helping to understand underlying financial performance and condition and trends of ChoiceOne.

Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations. Readers should be aware of these limitations and should be cautious with respect to the use of such measures. To compensate for these limitations, non-GAAP measures are used as comparative tools, together with GAAP measures, to assist in the evaluation of operating performance or financial condition. These measures are also calculated using the appropriate GAAP or regulatory components in their entirety and are computed in a manner intended to facilitate consistent period-to-period comparisons. ChoiceOne's method of calculating these non-GAAP measures may differ from methods used by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for those financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP or in-effect regulatory requirements.

Where non-GAAP financial measures are used, the most directly comparable GAAP or regulatory financial measure, as well as the reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP or regulatory financial measure, can be found in the tables to this news release under the heading non-GAAP reconciliation.

Condensed Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)


(In thousands)


December 31,
2024



September 30,
2024



December 31,
2023


Cash and cash equivalents


$

96,751



$

145,938



$

55,433


Equity securities, at fair value



7,782




7,816




7,505


Securities Held to Maturity



394,534




391,954




407,959


Securities Available for Sale



479,117




497,552




514,598


Federal Home Loan Bank stock



9,383




4,449




4,449


Federal Reserve Bank stock



5,307




5,307




5,065


Loans held for sale



7,288




5,994




4,710


Loans to other financial institutions



39,878




38,492




19,400


Core loans



1,505,762




1,465,458




1,391,253


  Total loans held for investment



1,545,640




1,503,950




1,410,653


Allowance for credit losses



(16,552)




(16,490)




(15,685)


Loans, net of allowance for credit losses



1,529,088




1,487,460




1,394,968


Premises and equipment



27,099




27,135




29,750


Cash surrender value of life insurance policies



44,896




45,699




45,074


Goodwill



59,946




59,946




59,946


Core deposit intangible



1,096




1,250




1,854


Other assets



60,956




45,503




45,395












Total Assets


$

2,723,243



$

2,726,003



$

2,576,706












Noninterest-bearing deposits


$

524,945



$

521,055



$

547,625


Interest-bearing deposits



1,652,647




1,680,546




1,550,985


Brokered deposits



36,511




6,627




23,445


Borrowings



175,000




210,000




200,000


Subordinated debentures



35,752




35,691




35,507


Other liabilities



37,973




24,338




23,510












Total Liabilities



2,462,828




2,478,257




2,381,072












Common stock and paid-in capital, no par value; shares authorized:
30,000,000; shares outstanding: 8,965,483 at December 31, 2024, 8,959,664 at
September 30, 2024, and 7,548,217 at December 31, 2023



206,780




206,427




173,513


Retained earnings



91,414




86,765




73,699


Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net



(37,779)




(45,446)




(51,578)


Shareholders' Equity



260,415




247,746




195,634












Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity


$

2,723,243



$

2,726,003



$

2,576,706


 

Condensed Statements of Income
(Unaudited)




Three Months Ended



Twelve Months Ended


(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)


December 31,



December 31,




2024



2023



2024



2023


Interest income













Loans, including fees


$

23,571



$

19,759



$

89,580



$

68,384


Securities:













Taxable



4,846




5,532




21,228




21,169


Tax exempt



1,390




1,385




5,614




5,629


Other



1,231




1,286




4,682




3,798


Total interest income



31,038




27,962




121,104




98,980















Interest expense













Deposits



8,710




8,421




34,174




23,990


Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank



669




273




2,041




1,771


Other



2,310




2,712




10,447




7,334


Total interest expense



11,689




11,406




46,662




33,095















Net interest income



19,349




16,556




74,442




65,885


Provision for credit losses on loans



200




933




1,300




1,265


Provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments



-




(558)




(675)




(1,115)


Net Provision for credit losses expense



200




375




625




150


Net interest income after provision



19,149




16,181




73,817




65,735















Noninterest income













Customer service charges



2,731




2,427




10,571




9,347


Insurance and investment commissions



170




157




742




698


Mortgage servicing rights



366




214




1,053




820


Gains on sales of loans



463




261




1,386




1,134


Net gains (losses) on sales of securities



-




-




-




(71)


Net gains (losses) on sales and write downs of other assets



(5)




(2)




198




147


Earnings on life insurance policies



819




286




1,934




1,096


Trust income



241




194




906




771


Change in market value of equity securities



(46)




210




195




(246)


Other



255




299




1,010




1,210


Total noninterest income



4,994




4,046




17,995




14,906















Noninterest expense













Salaries and benefits



8,941




8,005




33,408




31,963


Occupancy and equipment



1,383




1,471




5,797




6,048


Data processing



1,840




1,531




7,222




6,618


Professional fees



653




523




2,471




2,198


Supplies and postage



179




200




699




780


Advertising and promotional



271




148




788




721


Intangible amortization



153




203




757




955


FDIC insurance



180




394




1,335




1,184


Merger related expenses



394




-




1,039




-


Other



1,350




1,303




5,207




4,607


Total noninterest expense



15,344




13,778




58,723




55,074















Income before income tax



8,799




6,449




33,089




25,567


Income tax expense



1,640




1,156




6,362




4,306















Net income


$

7,159



$

5,293



$

26,727



$

21,261















Basic earnings per share


$

0.79



$

0.70



$

3.27



$

2.82


Diluted earnings per share


$

0.79



$

0.70



$

3.25



$

2.82


Dividends declared per share


$

0.28



$

0.27



$

1.09



$

1.05


 

Income Adjusted for Merger Expenses - Non-GAAP Reconciliation

(Unaudited)




Three Months Ended



Twelve Months Ended




December 31,



December 31,




2024



2023



2024



2023


(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)













Net income


$

7,159



$

5,293



$

26,727



$

21,261















Merger related expenses net of tax



373




-




1,006




-


Adjusted net income


$

7,532



$

5,293



$

27,733



$

21,261















Weighted average number of shares



8,963,258




7,545,197




8,166,472




7,532,998


Diluted average shares outstanding



9,024,567




7,582,255




8,221,066




7,572,290


Adjusted basic earnings per share


$

0.84



$

0.70



$

3.40



$

2.82


Adjusted diluted earnings per share


$

0.83



$

0.70



$

3.37



$

2.82


 

Other Selected Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)




Quarterly


Earnings


2024 4th
Qtr.



2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.


(in thousands except per share data)
















Net interest income


$

19,349



$

20,248



$

18,371



$

16,474



$

16,555


Net provision expense



200




425




-




-




375


Noninterest income



4,994




4,867




4,083




4,051




4,046


Noninterest expense



15,344




15,417




14,278




13,684




13,778


Net income before federal income tax expense



8,799




9,273




8,176




6,841




6,449


Income tax expense



1,640




1,925




1,590




1,207




1,156


Net income



7,159




7,348




6,586




5,634




5,293


Basic earnings per share



0.79




0.86




0.87




0.75




0.70


Diluted earnings per share



0.79




0.85




0.87




0.74




0.70


Adjusted basic earnings per share



0.84




0.94




0.87




0.75




0.70


Adjusted diluted earnings per share



0.83




0.93




0.87




0.74




0.70























End of period balances


2024 4th
Qtr.



2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.


(in thousands)
















Gross loans


$

1,552,928



$

1,509,944



$

1,443,473



$

1,424,625



$

1,415,363


Loans held for sale (1)



7,288




5,994




5,946




6,035




4,710


Loans to other financial institutions (2)



39,878




38,492




36,569




30,032




19,400


Core loans (gross loans excluding 1 and 2 above)



1,505,762




1,465,458




1,400,958




1,388,558




1,391,253


Allowance for credit losses



16,552




16,490




16,152




16,037




15,685


Securities available for sale



479,117




497,552




491,670




504,636




514,598


Securities held to maturity



394,534




391,954




392,699




397,981




407,959


Other interest-earning assets



86,185




116,643




84,484




100,175




39,411


Total earning assets (before allowance)



2,512,764




2,516,093




2,412,326




2,427,417




2,377,331


Total assets



2,723,243




2,726,003




2,623,067




2,670,699




2,576,706


Noninterest-bearing deposits



524,945




521,055




517,137




502,685




547,625


Interest-bearing deposits



1,652,647




1,680,546




1,582,365




1,641,193




1,550,985


Brokered deposits



36,511




6,627




27,177




41,970




23,445


Total deposits



2,214,103




2,208,228




2,126,679




2,185,848




2,122,055


Deposits excluding brokered



2,177,592




2,201,601




2,099,502




2,143,878




2,098,610


Total subordinated debt



35,752




35,691




35,630




35,568




35,507


Total borrowed funds



175,000




210,000




210,000




210,000




200,000


Other interest-bearing liabilities



24,003




4,956




22,378




21,512




8,060


Total interest-bearing liabilities



1,923,913




1,937,820




1,877,550




1,950,243




1,817,997


Shareholders' equity



260,415




247,746




214,519




206,756




195,634























Average Balances


2024 4th
Qtr.



2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.


(in thousands)
















Loans


$

1,516,466



$

1,460,033



$

1,435,966



$

1,412,569



$

1,359,643


Securities



965,501




970,913




986,281




1,002,140




1,019,218


Other interest-earning assets



100,864




108,019




80,280




64,064




92,635


Total earning assets (before allowance)



2,582,831




2,538,965




2,502,527




2,478,773




2,471,496


Total assets



2,719,530




2,685,190




2,647,716




2,621,009




2,589,541


Noninterest-bearing deposits



536,653




519,511




516,308




506,175




546,778


Interest-bearing deposits



1,641,102




1,634,255




1,601,020




1,599,509




1,565,493


Brokered deposits



19,620




17,227




34,218




34,708




32,541


Total deposits



2,197,375




2,170,993




2,151,546




2,140,392




2,144,812


Total subordinated debt



35,719




35,658




35,596




35,535




35,474


Total borrowed funds



197,828




210,000




210,000




214,835




185,707


Other interest-bearing liabilities



16,928




11,756




26,426




18,399




25,729


Total interest-bearing liabilities



1,911,197




1,908,896




1,907,260




1,902,986




1,844,944


Shareholders' equity



254,737




237,875




210,742




200,177




187,099























Loan Breakout (in thousands)


2024 4th
Qtr.



2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.


Agricultural


$

48,221



$

49,147



$

45,274



$

41,950



$

49,210


Commercial and Industrial



228,256




229,232




224,031




231,222




229,915


Commercial Real Estate



901,130




862,773




804,213




794,705




786,921


Consumer



29,412




30,693




32,811




34,268




36,541


Construction Real Estate



17,042




14,555




18,751




17,890




20,936


Residential Real Estate



281,701




279,058




275,878




268,523




267,730


Loans to Other Financial Institutions



39,878




38,492




36,569




30,032




19,400


Gross Loans (excluding held for sale)


$

1,545,640



$

1,503,950



$

1,437,527



$

1,418,590



$

1,410,653


















Allowance for credit losses



16,552




16,490




16,152




16,037




15,685


















Net loans


$

1,529,088



$

1,487,460



$

1,421,375



$

1,402,553



$

1,394,968



Performance Ratios


2024 4th
Qtr.



2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.


















Annualized return on average assets



1.05

%



1.09

%



0.99

%



0.86

%



0.82

%

Annualized return on average equity



11.24

%



12.36

%



12.50

%



11.26

%



11.32

%

Annualized return on average tangible common equity



14.54

%



16.29

%



17.22

%



15.81

%



16.40

%

Net interest margin (GAAP)



2.98

%



3.17

%



2.95

%



2.67

%



2.66

%

Net interest margin (fully tax-equivalent)



3.04

%



3.23

%



3.01

%



2.74

%



2.72

%

Efficiency ratio



61.29

%



60.80

%



61.47

%



64.55

%



65.31

%

Annualized cost of funds



1.90

%



1.87

%



1.92

%



2.00

%



1.91

%

Annualized cost of deposits



1.58

%



1.53

%



1.56

%



1.65

%



1.57

%

Cost of interest bearing liabilities



2.43

%



2.38

%



2.44

%



2.53

%



2.45

%

Shareholders' equity to total assets



9.56

%



9.09

%



8.18

%



7.74

%



7.59

%

Tangible common equity to tangible assets



7.49

%



7.00

%



5.98

%



5.56

%



5.32

%

Annualized noninterest expense to average assets



2.26

%



2.30

%



2.16

%



2.09

%



2.13

%

Loan to deposit



70.14

%



68.38

%



67.87

%



65.17

%



66.70

%

Full-time equivalent employees



377




371




368




367




369























Capital Ratios ChoiceOne Financial Services Inc.


2024 4th
Qtr.



2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.


















Total capital (to risk weighted assets)



14.5

%



15.0

%



13.5

%



13.3

%



13.0

%

Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)



12.0

%



12.3

%



10.7

%



10.5

%



10.3

%

Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)



12.2

%



12.5

%



10.9

%



10.7

%



10.5

%

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)



9.1

%



9.0

%



7.7

%



7.6

%



7.5

%

Commercial Real Estate Loans as a percentage of total capital



195.6

%



193.3

%



205.1

%



206.8

%



213.6

%






















Capital Ratios ChoiceOne Bank


2024 4th
Qtr.



2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.


















Total capital (to risk weighted assets)



12.7

%



13.1

%



13.2

%



12.6

%



12.4

%

Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)



12.0

%



12.3

%



12.5

%



11.8

%



11.8

%

Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)



12.0

%



12.3

%



12.5

%



11.8

%



11.8

%

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)



8.9

%



8.9

%



8.8

%



8.3

%



8.4

%

Commercial Real Estate Loans as a percentage of total capital



224.9

%



222.2

%



208.9

%



218.2

%



222.9

%






















Asset Quality


2024 4th
Qtr.



2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.


(in thousands)
















Net loan charge-offs (recoveries)


$

138



$

87



$

157



$

51



$

120


Annualized net loan charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans



0.04

%



0.02

%



0.04

%



0.01

%



0.04

%

Allowance for credit losses


$

16,552



$

16,490



$

16,152



$

16,037



$

15,685


Unfunded commitment liability


$

1,485



$

1,485



$

1,485



$

1,757



$

2,160


Allowance to loans (excludes held for sale)



1.07

%



1.10

%



1.12

%



1.13

%



1.11

%

Total funds reserved to pay for loans (includes liability for unfunded commitments and excludes held for sale)



1.17

%



1.20

%



1.23

%



1.25

%



1.27

%

Non-Accruing loans


$

3,704



$

2,355



$

2,086



$

1,715



$

1,723


Nonperforming loans (includes OREO)


$

4,177



$

2,884



$

2,358



$

1,837



$

1,845


Nonperforming loans to total loans (excludes held for sale)



0.27

%



0.19

%



0.16

%



0.13

%



0.13

%

Nonperforming assets to total assets



0.15

%



0.11

%



0.09

%



0.07

%



0.07

%






















NON-GAAP Reconciliation


2024 4th
Qtr.



2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.


Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) (Non-GAAP)


$

19,739



$

20,631



$

18,756



$

16,871



$

16,945


Net interest margin (fully tax-equivalent)



3.04

%



3.23

%



3.01

%



2.74

%



2.72

%

















Reconciliation to Reported Net Interest Income
































Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) (Non-GAAP)


$

19,739



$

20,631



$

18,756



$

16,871



$

16,945


















Adjustment for taxable equivalent interest



(390)




(383)




(385)




(397)




(390)


















Net interest income  (GAAP)


$

19,349



$

20,248



$

18,371



$

16,474



$

16,555


Net interest margin (GAAP)



2.98

%



3.17

%



2.95

%



2.67

%



2.66

%

 


Three Months Ended December 31,




2024



2023



(Dollars in thousands)

Average









Average










Balance



Interest



Rate



Balance



Interest



Rate



Assets:



















Loans (1)(3)(4)(5)

$

1,516,466



$

23,591




6.19


%

$

1,359,643



$

19,782




5.77


%

Taxable securities (2)


677,133




4,846




2.85




726,335




5,532




3.02



Nontaxable securities (1)


288,368




1,760




2.43




292,883




1,753




2.37



Other


100,864




1,231




4.86




92,635




1,284




5.50



Interest-earning assets


2,582,831




31,428




4.84




2,471,496




28,350




4.55



Noninterest-earning assets


136,699










118,045









Total assets

$

2,719,530









$

2,589,541




























Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:



















Interest-bearing demand deposits

$

907,631



$

3,389




1.49


%

$

864,689



$

3,667




1.68


%

Savings deposits


336,107




810




0.96




343,766




530




0.61



Certificates of deposit


397,364




4,291




4.30




357,038




3,812




4.24



Brokered deposit


19,620




220




4.46




32,541




413




5.03



Borrowings


197,828




2,374




4.77




185,707




2,221




4.75



Subordinated debentures


35,719




405




4.51




35,474




414




4.63



Other


16,928




200




4.70




25,729




349




5.38



Interest-bearing liabilities


1,911,197




11,689




2.43




1,844,944




11,405




2.45



Demand deposits


536,653










546,778









Other noninterest-bearing liabilities


16,943










10,720









Total liabilities


2,464,793










2,402,442









Shareholders' equity


254,737










187,099









Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

2,719,530









$

2,589,541




























Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) (Non-GAAP) (1)




$

19,739









$

16,945

























Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) (Non-GAAP) (1)








3.04


%








2.72


%




















Reconciliation to Reported Net Interest Income



















Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) (Non-GAAP) (1)




$

19,739









$

16,945






Adjustment for taxable equivalent interest





(390)










(390)






Net interest income  (GAAP)




$

19,349









$

16,555






Net interest margin (GAAP)








2.98


%








2.66


%



(1)

Adjusted to a fully tax-equivalent basis to facilitate comparison to the taxable interest-earning assets. The adjustment uses an incremental tax rate of 21%.  The presentation of these measures on a tax-equivalent basis is not in accordance with GAAP, but is customary in the banking industry.  These non-GAAP measures ensure comparability with respect to both taxable and tax-exempt loans and securities.

(2)

Taxable securities include dividend income from Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock.

(3)

Loans include both loans to other financial institutions and loans held for sale.

(4)

Non-accruing loan balances are included in the balances of average loans.  Non-accruing loan average balances were $3.0 million and $1.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively. 

(5)

Interest on loans included net origination fees and accretion income.  Accretion income was $276,000 and $447,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

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FAQ

What was ChoiceOne's (COFS) net income growth in Q4 2024?

ChoiceOne's net income grew by 35.3% year-over-year to $7.159 million in Q4 2024, compared to $5.293 million in Q4 2023.

How much did COFS's core loans grow in 2024?

COFS's core loans grew by $114.5 million or 8.2% during the full year 2024, with $40.3 million growth in Q4 alone.

What was the impact of COFS's stock sale in Q3 2024?

The sale of 1,380,000 shares of common stock in Q3 2024 raised $34.5 million in gross proceeds but negatively impacted diluted earnings per share for 2024.

What is COFS's asset quality status as of Q4 2024?

Asset quality remains strong with nonperforming loans at 0.27% of total loans and annualized net loan charge-offs to average loans at 0.04% as of December 31, 2024.

When is COFS's merger with Fentura Financial expected to close?

The merger with Fentura Financial and The State Bank is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025.

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