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ChoiceOne Financial Services (NASDAQ:COFS) reported strong Q3 2024 results with net income of $7.3 million, up 43.5% from Q3 2023. Core loans grew organically by $64.5 million (18.4% annualized) in Q3, while deposits increased by $102.1 million (19.5% annualized). The company's net interest margin improved to 3.17%, up from 2.95% in Q2 2024. Notable developments include a definitive merger agreement with Fentura Financial and completion of a $34.5 million public offering of common stock. Asset quality remains strong with nonperforming loans at 0.19% of total loans.

ChoiceOne Financial Services (NASDAQ:COFS) ha riportato risultati solidi per il terzo trimestre del 2024, con un utile netto di 7,3 milioni di dollari, in aumento del 43,5% rispetto al terzo trimestre del 2023. I prestiti core sono aumentati organicamente di 64,5 milioni di dollari (18,4% annualizzato) nel terzo trimestre, mentre i depositi sono cresciuti di 102,1 milioni di dollari (19,5% annualizzato). Il margine d'interesse netto dell'azienda è migliorato al 3,17%, rispetto al 2,95% nel secondo trimestre del 2024. Sviluppi significativi includono un accordo di fusione definitivo con Fentura Financial e il completamento di un'offerta pubblica di azioni comuni da 34,5 milioni di dollari. La qualità degli attivi rimane forte, con prestiti non performanti allo 0,19% del totale dei prestiti.

ChoiceOne Financial Services (NASDAQ:COFS) reportó resultados sólidos para el tercer trimestre de 2024, con un ingreso neto de 7,3 millones de dólares, un aumento del 43,5% en comparación con el tercer trimestre de 2023. Los préstamos principales crecieron orgánicamente en 64,5 millones de dólares (18,4% anualizado) en el tercer trimestre, mientras que los depósitos aumentaron en 102,1 millones de dólares (19,5% anualizado). El margen neto de interés de la compañía mejoró al 3,17%, subiendo desde el 2,95% en el segundo trimestre de 2024. Desarrollos notables incluyen un acuerdo de fusión definitivo con Fentura Financial y la finalización de una oferta pública de acciones comunes por 34,5 millones de dólares. La calidad de los activos se mantiene sólida, con préstamos no productivos en el 0,19% del total de préstamos.

ChoiceOne Financial Services (NASDAQ:COFS)는 2024년 3분기 강력한 실적을 보고했으며, 순이익은 730만 달러로 2023년 3분기 대비 43.5% 증가했습니다. 핵심 대출은 3분기 동안 6450만 달러(연율 18.4%) 유기적으로 증가했으며, 예금은 1억 210만 달러(연율 19.5%) 증가했습니다. 회사의 순이자 마진은 3.17%로, 2024년 2분기의 2.95%에서 개선되었습니다. 주요 개발 사항으로는 Fentura Financial과의 확정 합병 계약 및 3450만 달러 규모의 일반 주식 공개 발행 완료가 포함됩니다. 자산 품질은 강력하게 유지되며, 비수익 대출은 총 대출의 0.19%입니다.

ChoiceOne Financial Services (NASDAQ:COFS) a rapporté de solides résultats pour le troisième trimestre 2024, avec un bénéfice net de 7,3 millions de dollars, en augmentation de 43,5% par rapport au troisième trimestre 2023. Les prêts principaux ont augmenté de manière organique de 64,5 millions de dollars (18,4% annualisé) au troisième trimestre, tandis que les dépôts ont augmenté de 102,1 millions de dollars (19,5% annualisé). La marge d'intérêt nette de l'entreprise s'est améliorée à 3,17%, contre 2,95% au deuxième trimestre 2024. Développements notables incluent un accord de fusion définitif avec Fentura Financial et l'achèvement d'une offre publique d'actions ordinaires de 34,5 millions de dollars. La qualité des actifs reste solide avec des prêts non performants à 0,19% du total des prêts.

ChoiceOne Financial Services (NASDAQ:COFS) hat starke Ergebnisse für das 3. Quartal 2024 gemeldet, mit einem Nettogewinn von 7,3 Millionen Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 43,5% im Vergleich zum 3. Quartal 2023 entspricht. Die Kerndarlehen sind im 3. Quartal organisch um 64,5 Millionen Dollar (18,4% annualisiert) gewachsen, während die Einlagen um 102,1 Millionen Dollar (19,5% annualisiert) zugenommen haben. Die Nettozinsmarge des Unternehmens verbesserte sich auf 3,17%, gestiegen von 2,95% im 2. Quartal 2024. Bemerkenswerte Entwicklungen umfassen eine endgültige Fusionsvereinbarung mit Fentura Financial und den Abschluss eines öffentlichen Angebots von Stammaktien im Wert von 34,5 Millionen Dollar. Die Asset-Qualität bleibt stark, mit notleidenden Krediten bei 0,19% der Gesamtdarlehen.

Positive
  • Net income increased 43.5% YoY to $7.3 million in Q3 2024
  • Core loans grew 18.4% annualized in Q3 2024
  • Deposits increased 19.5% annualized in Q3 2024
  • Net interest margin improved to 3.17% from 2.95% in Q2 2024
  • Strong asset quality with only 0.19% nonperforming loans
  • Successfully raised $34.5 million through public offering
Negative
  • Diluted EPS negatively impacted by share dilution from capital raise
  • Interest expense on borrowings increased by $3.4 million YoY
  • Noninterest expenses increased 12.3% YoY in Q3 2024

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ChoiceOne's Q3 2024 results demonstrate robust financial performance with net income up 43.5% to $7.3 million. Key strengths include core loan growth of 18.4% annualized, deposit growth of 19.5% annualized and improved net interest margin at 3.17%. The pending merger with Fentura Financial and successful $34.5 million capital raise position the bank for expansion. Asset quality remains exceptional with nonperforming loans at just 0.19%. The bank's proactive interest rate risk management through swaps and strong liquidity position ($780.6 million in borrowing capacity) provide stability amid rate changes. The improved metrics and strategic initiatives indicate positive momentum, though EPS was diluted by the recent share issuance.

SPARTA, Mich., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. ("ChoiceOne", NASDAQ:COFS), the parent company for ChoiceOne Bank, reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Quarterly Highlights

  • ChoiceOne reported net income of $7,348,000 and $19,568,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $5,122,000 and $15,968,000 for the same periods in 2023, representing growth of 43.5% and 22.6%, respectively. Net income adjusted for merger related expenses was $7,981,000 and $20,201,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.

  • ChoiceOne entered into a definitive merger agreement with Fentura Financial, Inc. ("Fentura") on July 25, 2024. Fentura is the parent company of The State Bank, with $1.8 billion in assets as of June 30, 2024 and has 20 branches and a loan production office in the following counties of Michigan: Genesee, Ingham, Jackson, Livingston, Oakland, Saginaw, and Shiawassee.

  • On July 26, 2024, ChoiceOne completed an underwritten public offering of 1,380,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $25.00 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $34.5 million before deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses (the "Capital Raise").

  • Diluted earnings per share were $0.85 and $2.46 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $0.68 and $2.12 per share in the same periods in the prior year. Diluted earnings per share was negatively impacted by the sale of 1,380,000 shares of common stock in the Capital Raise. Diluted earnings per share adjusted for merger expenses was $0.93 and $2.54 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.

  • GAAP Net interest margin in the third quarter of 2024 increased to 3.17%, compared to 2.95% in the second quarter of 2024, and 2.64% in the third quarter of 2023. GAAP net interest income was $20.2 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $16.2 million in the third 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 $64.5 million or 18.4% on an annualized basis during the third quarter of 2024 and $179.4 million or 14.0% since September 30, 2023. Loan interest income increased $5.5 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

  • Deposits, excluding brokered deposits, increased $102.1 million or an annualized 19.5% in the third quarter of 2024 and $117.6 million or 5.7% during the twelve months since September 30, 2023. The increase in deposits in the third quarter was driven by public funds including schools and townships which historically increase in the third quarter of each year due to the timing of tax collection. The increase in deposits in the twelve months ended September 30, 2024 is a combination of new business and recapture of deposit losses from the prior year.

  • Asset quality remains strong with only 0.19% of nonperforming loans to total loans (excluding held for sale) as of September 30, 2024.

"I am very pleased with the results of the third quarter of 2024, which highlight the growth in core loans and deposits driven by the success of our experienced team.  The proactive management of our balance sheet has also resulted in improvements in our net interest margin in the third quarter and positions us to manage changing market conditions. We remain committed to our communities, customers, and stakeholders, and sincerely appreciate the trust they place in us as their local financial partner," said Kelly Potes, Chief Executive Officer. 

ChoiceOne reported net income of $7,348,000 and $19,568,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $5,122,000 and $15,968,000 for the same periods in 2023, representing growth of 43.5% and 22.6%, respectively.  Net income adjusted for merger related expenses was $7,981,000 and $20,201,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.  Diluted earnings per share were $0.85 and $2.46 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $0.68 and $2.12 per share in the same periods in the prior year.  Earnings per share was negatively impacted by the sale of 1,380,000 shares of common stock in the Capital Raise completed on July 26, 2024. 

As of September 30, 2024, total assets were $2.7 billion, an increase of $151.8 million compared to September 30, 2023.  The growth is primarily attributed to an increase in core loans of $179.4 million and loans to other financial institutions of $14.7 million.  This growth was offset by a $16.0 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, increased $102.1 million or an annualized 19.5% in the third quarter of 2024 and $117.6 million or 5.7% during the twelve months since September 30, 2023.  The increase in deposits in the third quarter was driven by public funds including schools and townships which historically increase in the third quarter of each year due to the timing of tax collection.  The increase in deposits in the twelve months ended September 30, 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, the Bank Term Funding Program ("BTFP"), and FHLB advances to ensure ample liquidity.  At September 30, 2024, total available borrowing capacity secured by pledged assets was $780.6 million. ChoiceOne can increase its capacity by utilizing unsecured federal fund lines and pledging additional assets.  Uninsured deposits totaled $863.3 million or 39.1% of deposits at September 30, 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, decreasing deposit expenses. In addition, the Federal Reserve decreased the federal funds rate by 50 basis points in September 2024 and signaled potential further rate drops in the future.  These factors led to a slight decline in the cost of deposits to average total deposits to an annualized 1.53% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to an annualized 1.56% in the second quarter of 2024 and an annualized 1.65% in the first quarter of 2024.  Due to hedge instruments we have in place, our balance sheet is asset sensitive. If rates 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 nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased $239,000 and $3.4 million compared to the same period in the prior year, due to increases in borrowing amounts and interest rates.  Borrowings include $170 million from the BTFP and $40 million of FHLB borrowings at a weighted average fixed rate of 4.7%, with the earliest maturity in January 2025.  Total cost of funds decreased to an annualized 1.87% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to an annualized 1.92% in the second quarter of 2024, and increased compared to an annualized 1.70% in the third quarter of 2023. 

The provision for credit losses expense on loans was $425,000 in the third 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 1.10% on September 30, 2024 compared to 1.14% on September 30, 2023.  Asset quality continues to remain strong, with annualized net loan charge-offs to average loans of 0.02% and nonperforming loans to total loans (excluding loans held for sale) of 0.19% as of September 30, 2024.

ChoiceOne uses interest rate swaps to manage interest rate exposure to certain fixed rate assets and variable rate liabilities.  On September 30, 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 $4.4 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.  Included in the total is $200.0 million of forward starting pay-fixed, receive floating interest rate swaps used to hedge interest bearing liabilities.  These forward starting swaps pay a fixed coupon of 2.75% while receiving SOFR.  Settlements from these swaps amounted to $1.3 million for the third quarter of 2024 and were a contributing factor to the increase in net interest margin during the third quarter of 2024.  Fully tax equivalent net interest margin excluding the swaps was 39 basis points lower than tax equivalent net interest margin reported for the third quarter of 2024.  In addition to the pay-fixed interest rate swaps, ChoiceOne also employs back-to-back swaps on a commercial loans, with the impact reflected in interest income.

Shareholders' equity totaled $247.7 million as of September 30, 2024, up from $181.2 million as of September 30, 2023, due in large part to the $34.5 million in aggregate gross proceeds (before deducting discounts and estimated offering expenses) received in the Capital Raise.  The additional increase is due to retained earnings and an improvement in accumulated other compressive loss (AOCI) of $17.0 million compared to September 30, 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.  ChoiceOne Bank remains "well-capitalized" with a total risk-based capital ratio of 13.1% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 12.7% on September 30, 2023.

Noninterest income increased $1.2 million and $2.1 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same periods in the prior year.  The increase was largely due to an increase in customer service charges of $391,000 and $920,000 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same periods in 2023 and changes in the market value of equity securities in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same periods in the prior year.  Equity securities include community bank stocks and CRA focused bond mutual funds.  In addition, ChoiceOne recognized earnings on a bank owned life insurance death benefit claim in the amount of $196,000 during the first quarter of 2024.

Noninterest expense increased by $1.7 million or 12.3% and $2.1 million or 5.0% in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The increase in total noninterest expense was due in part to merger related expenses of $645,000 during the quarter compared to $0 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 year to date increase in costs were offset by a decline in occupancy and equipment related to two branch closures during the first quarter of 2024. Management continues to seek out ways to manage costs, but also recognizes the value of investing in innovation and attracting the best talent in our industry to compete effectively in our markets.

"I am very pleased with the results of the third quarter of 2024, showing core loan growth, an improving net interest margin and excellent credit metrics. In addition, we announced completion of the Capital Raise to supplement regulatory capital ratios, and the pending merger with Fentura 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 failure of Fentura to obtain shareholder approval, for ChoiceOne to obtain the shareholder approval, or for either party to satisfy any of the other closing conditions to the proposed transaction on a timely basis or at all;
  • 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.

Important Additional Information and Where to Find It

This communication is being made in respect of the proposed merger between ChoiceOne and Fentura. This material is not a solicitation of any vote or approval of the ChoiceOne or Fentura shareholders and is not a substitute for the proxy statement/prospectus or any other documents that ChoiceOne and Fentura may send to their respective shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction.

In connection with the proposed Merger, ChoiceOne has filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that will include a Proxy Statement and Prospectus of ChoiceOne and Fentura, as well as other relevant documents regarding the proposed Merger. A definitive Proxy Statement and Prospectus will be sent to ChoiceOne and Fentura shareholders when available. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND PROSPECTUS REGARDING THE PROPOSED MERGER WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

A free copy of the Proxy Statement and Prospectus, once available, as well as other filings containing information about ChoiceOne, Fentura, and the proposed transaction may be obtained at the SEC's Internet site http://www.sec.gov. You will also be able to obtain these documents, free of charge, from ChoiceOne under the "Investor Relations" section of its website, www.choiceone.bank (which website is not incorporated herein by reference). In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents ChoiceOne has filed with the SEC by directing a request to ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc., Attn: Adom Greenland, 109 E. Division Street, Sparta, Michigan 49345 or by phone at (616) 887-2334.

Participants in Solicitation

ChoiceOne, Fentura, and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management or employees may, under the SEC's rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from ChoiceOne and Fentura shareholders in respect of the proposed merger, which will be described in the Proxy Statement and Prospectus. Information about ChoiceOne's directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement relating to its 2024 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 11, 2024, and other documents filed by ChoiceOne with the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of Fentura and their ownership of Fentura common stock and those participants and other persons who may, under the SEC's rules, be deemed participants in the proposed transaction may be obtained by reading the Proxy Statement and Prospectus regarding the proposed merger when it becomes available. Free copies of this document may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.

 

Condensed Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)

(In thousands)


September 30,
2024



June 30,2024



September 30,
2023


Cash and cash equivalents


$

145,938



$

101,002



$

144,673


Equity securities, at fair value



7,816




7,502




7,262


Securities Held to Maturity



391,954




392,699




414,743


Securities Available for Sale



497,552




491,670




490,804


Federal Home Loan Bank stock



4,449




4,449




4,449


Federal Reserve Bank stock



5,307




5,066




5,065


Loans held for sale



5,994




5,946




5,222


Loans to other financial institutions



38,492




36,569




23,763


Core loans



1,465,458




1,400,958




1,286,037


  Total loans held for investment



1,503,950




1,437,527




1,309,800


Allowance for credit losses



(16,490)




(16,152)




(14,872)


 Loans, net of allowance for credit losses



1,487,460




1,421,375




1,294,928


Premises and equipment



27,135




27,370




29,628


Cash surrender value of life insurance policies



45,699




45,384




44,788


Goodwill



59,946




59,946




59,946


Core deposit intangible



1,250




1,448




2,057


Other assets



45,503




59,210




70,631












Total Assets


$

2,726,003



$

2,623,067



$

2,574,196












Noninterest-bearing deposits


$

521,055



$

517,137



$

531,962


Interest-bearing deposits



1,680,546




1,582,365




1,551,995


Brokered deposits



6,627




27,177




49,238


Borrowings



210,000




210,000




180,000


Subordinated debentures



35,691




35,630




35,446


Other liabilities



24,338




36,239




44,394












Total Liabilities



2,478,257




2,408,548




2,393,035












Common stock and paid-in capital, no par value; shares authorized: 15,000,000; shares outstanding: 8,959,664 at September 30, 2024, 7,573,618 at June 30, 2024, and 7,541,187 at September 30, 2023



206,427




173,984




173,187


Retained earnings



86,765




81,836




70,444


Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net



(45,446)




(41,301)




(62,470)


Shareholders' Equity



247,746




214,519




181,161












Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity


$

2,726,003



$

2,623,067



$

2,574,196


 

Condensed Statements of Income
(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended



Nine Months Ended


(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)


September 30,



September 30,




2024



2023



2024



2023


Interest income













Loans, including fees


$

23,252



$

17,774



$

66,009



$

48,625


Securities:













Taxable



5,563




5,346




16,382




15,637


Tax exempt



1,402




1,420




4,224




4,244


Other



1,473




1,764




3,451




2,512


Total interest income



31,690




26,304




90,066




71,018















Interest expense













Deposits



8,362




7,237




25,464




15,569


Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank



468




272




1,372




1,498


Other



2,612




2,569




8,137




4,622


Total interest expense



11,442




10,078




34,973




21,689















Net interest income



20,248




16,226




55,093




49,329


Provision for credit losses on loans



425




438




1,100




332


Provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments



-




(438)




(675)




(557)


Net Provision for credit losses expense



425




-




425




(225)


Net interest income after provision



19,823




16,226




54,668




49,554















Noninterest income













Customer service charges



2,773




2,382




7,840




6,920


Insurance and investment commissions



184




173




572




541


Gains on sales of loans



631




536




1,610




1,479


Net gains (losses) on sales of securities



-




(71)




-




(71)


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



191




13




203




149


Earnings on life insurance policies



315




278




1,115




810


Trust income



232




197




665




577


Change in market value of equity securities



277




(134)




241




(456)


Other



264




330




755




911


Total noninterest income



4,867




3,704




13,001




10,860















Noninterest expense













Salaries and benefits



8,372




8,038




24,467




23,958


Occupancy and equipment



1,475




1,427




4,414




4,577


Data processing



1,932




1,724




5,382




5,087


Professional fees



610




435




1,818




1,675


Supplies and postage



174




192




520




580


Advertising and promotional



168




269




517




573


Intangible amortization



198




247




604




752


FDIC insurance



390




270




1,155




790


Merger related expenses



645




-




645




-


Other



1,453




1,126




3,857




3,304


Total noninterest expense



15,417




13,728




43,379




41,296















Income before income tax



9,273




6,202




24,290




19,118


Income tax expense



1,925




1,080




4,722




3,150















Net income


$

7,348



$

5,122



$

19,568



$

15,968















Basic earnings per share


$

0.86



$

0.68



$

2.48



$

2.12


Diluted earnings per share


$

0.85



$

0.68



$

2.46



$

2.12


Dividends declared per share


$

0.27



$

0.26



$

0.81



$

0.78


 

Income Adjusted for Merger Expenses - Non-GAAP Reconciliation

(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended



Nine Months Ended




September 30,



September 30,




2024



2023



2024



2023


(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)













Net income


$

7,348



$

5,122



$

19,568



$

15,968















Merger related expenses net of tax



633




-




633




-


Adjusted net income


$

7,981



$

5,122



$

20,201



$

15,968















Weighted average number of shares



8,567,548




7,537,996




7,898,938




7,528,887


Diluted average shares outstanding



8,615,500




7,568,034




7,944,143




7,562,160


Adjusted basic earnings per share


$

0.94



$

0.68



$

2.56



$

2.12


Adjusted diluted earnings per share


$

0.93



$

0.68



$

2.54



$

2.12


 

Other Selected Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)



Quarterly


Earnings


2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.



2023 3rd
Qtr.


(in thousands except per share data)
















Net interest income


$

20,248



$

18,371



$

16,474



$

16,555



$

16,226


Net provision expense



425




-




-




375




-


Noninterest income



4,867




4,083




4,051




4,046




3,704


Noninterest expense



15,417




14,278




13,684




13,778




13,728


Net income before federal income tax expense



9,273




8,176




6,841




6,449




6,202


Income tax expense



1,925




1,590




1,207




1,156




1,080


Net income



7,348




6,586




5,634




5,293




5,122


Basic earnings per share



0.86




0.87




0.75




0.70




0.68


Diluted earnings per share



0.85




0.87




0.74




0.70




0.68


Adjusted basic earnings per share



0.94




0.87




0.75




0.70




0.68


Adjusted diluted earnings per share



0.93




0.87




0.74




0.70




0.68























End of period balances


2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.



2023 3rd
Qtr.


(in thousands)
















Gross loans


$

1,509,944



$

1,443,473



$

1,424,625



$

1,415,363



$

1,315,022


Loans held for sale (1)



5,994




5,946




6,035




4,710




5,222


Loans to other financial institutions (2)



38,492




36,569




30,032




19,400




23,763


Core loans (gross loans excluding 1 and 2 above)



1,465,458




1,400,958




1,388,558




1,391,253




1,286,037


Allowance for credit losses



16,490




16,152




16,037




15,685




14,872


Securities available for sale



497,552




491,670




504,636




514,598




490,804


Securities held to maturity



391,954




392,699




397,981




407,959




414,743


Other interest-earning assets



116,643




84,484




100,175




39,411




130,178


Total earning assets (before allowance)



2,516,093




2,412,326




2,427,417




2,377,331




2,350,747


Total assets



2,726,003




2,623,067




2,670,699




2,576,706




2,574,196


Noninterest-bearing deposits



521,055




517,137




502,685




547,625




531,962


Interest-bearing deposits



1,680,546




1,582,365




1,641,193




1,550,985




1,551,995


Brokered deposits



6,627




27,177




41,970




23,445




49,238


Total deposits



2,208,228




2,126,679




2,185,848




2,122,055




2,133,195


Deposits excluding brokered



2,201,601




2,099,502




2,143,878




2,098,610




2,083,957


Total subordinated debt



35,691




35,630




35,568




35,507




35,446


Total borrowed funds



210,000




210,000




210,000




200,000




180,000


Other interest-bearing liabilities



4,956




22,378




21,512




8,060




32,204


Total interest-bearing liabilities



1,937,820




1,877,550




1,950,243




1,817,997




1,848,883


Shareholders' equity



247,746




214,519




206,756




195,634




181,161























Average Balances


2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.



2023 3rd
Qtr.


(in thousands)
















Loans


$

1,460,033



$

1,435,966



$

1,412,569



$

1,359,643



$

1,278,421


Securities



970,913




986,281




1,002,140




1,019,218




1,035,785


Other interest-earning assets



108,019




80,280




64,064




92,635




128,704


Total earning assets (before allowance)



2,538,965




2,502,527




2,478,773




2,471,496




2,442,910


Total assets



2,685,190




2,647,716




2,621,009




2,589,541




2,568,240


Noninterest-bearing deposits



519,511




516,308




506,175




546,778




540,497


Interest-bearing deposits



1,634,255




1,601,020




1,599,509




1,565,493




1,550,591


Brokered deposits



17,227




34,218




34,708




32,541




44,868


Total deposits



2,170,993




2,151,546




2,140,392




2,144,812




2,135,956


Total subordinated debt



35,658




35,596




35,535




35,474




35,413


Total borrowed funds



210,000




210,000




214,835




185,707




181,739


Other interest-bearing liabilities



11,756




26,426




18,399




25,729




20,480


Total interest-bearing liabilities



1,908,896




1,907,260




1,902,986




1,844,944




1,833,091


Shareholders' equity



237,875




210,742




200,177




187,099




181,219























Loan Breakout (in thousands)


2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.



2023 3rd
Qtr.


Agricultural


$

49,147



$

45,274



$

41,950



$

49,210



$

43,290


Commercial and Industrial



229,232




224,031




231,222




229,915




222,357


Commercial Real Estate



862,773




804,213




794,705




786,921




709,960


Consumer



30,693




32,811




34,268




36,541




37,605


Construction Real Estate



14,555




18,751




17,890




20,936




16,477


Residential Real Estate



279,058




275,878




268,523




267,730




256,348


Loans to Other Financial Institutions



38,492




36,569




30,032




19,400




23,763


Gross Loans (excluding held for sale)


$

1,503,950



$

1,437,527



$

1,418,590



$

1,410,653



$

1,309,800


















Allowance for credit losses



16,490




16,152




16,037




15,685




14,872


















Net loans


$

1,487,460



$

1,421,375



$

1,402,553



$

1,394,968



$

1,294,928


















Performance Ratios


2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.



2023 3rd
Qtr.


















Annualized return on average assets



1.09

%



0.99

%



0.86

%



0.82

%



0.80

%

Annualized return on average equity



12.36

%



12.50

%



11.26

%



11.32

%



11.31

%

Annualized return on average tangible common equity



16.29

%



17.22

%



15.81

%



16.40

%



16.55

%

Net interest margin (GAAP)



3.17

%



2.95

%



2.67

%



2.66

%



2.64

%

Net interest margin (fully tax-equivalent)



3.23

%



3.01

%



2.74

%



2.72

%



2.70

%

Efficiency ratio



60.80

%



61.47

%



64.55

%



65.31

%



65.74

%

Annualized cost of funds



1.87

%



1.92

%



2.00

%



1.91

%



1.70

%

Annualized cost of deposits



1.53

%



1.56

%



1.65

%



1.57

%



1.36

%

Cost of interest bearing liabilities



2.38

%



2.44

%



2.53

%



2.45

%



2.18

%

Shareholders' equity to total assets



9.09

%



8.18

%



7.74

%



7.59

%



7.04

%

Tangible common equity to tangible assets



7.00

%



5.98

%



5.56

%



5.32

%



4.74

%

Annualized noninterest expense to average assets



2.30

%



2.16

%



2.09

%



2.13

%



2.14

%

Loan to deposit



68.38

%



67.87

%



65.17

%



66.70

%



61.65

%

Full-time equivalent employees



371




368




367




369




376























Capital Ratios ChoiceOne Financial Services Inc.


2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.



2023 3rd
Qtr.


















Total capital (to risk weighted assets)



15.0

%



13.5

%



13.3

%



13.0

%



13.2

%

Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)



12.3

%



10.7

%



10.5

%



10.3

%



10.4

%

Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)



12.5

%



10.9

%



10.7

%



10.5

%



10.7

%

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)



9.0

%



7.7

%



7.6

%



7.5

%



7.4

%

Commercial Real Estate Loans as a percentage of total capital



193.3

%



205.1

%



206.8

%



213.6

%



186.3

%






















Capital Ratios ChoiceOne Bank


2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.



2023 3rd
Qtr.


















Total capital (to risk weighted assets)



13.1

%



13.2

%



12.6

%



12.4

%



12.7

%

Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)



12.3

%



12.5

%



11.8

%



11.8

%



12.0

%

Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)



12.3

%



12.5

%



11.8

%



11.8

%



12.0

%

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)



8.9

%



8.8

%



8.3

%



8.4

%



8.3

%

Commercial Real Estate Loans as a percentage of total capital



221.8

%



208.9

%



218.2

%



222.9

%



194.4

%






















Asset Quality


2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.



2023 3rd
Qtr.


(in thousands)
















Net loan charge-offs (recoveries)


$

87



$

157



$

51



$

120



$

148


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



0.02

%



0.04

%



0.01

%



0.04

%



0.05

%

Allowance for credit losses


$

16,490



$

16,152



$

16,037



$

15,685



$

14,872


Unfunded commitment liability


$

1,485



$

1,485



$

1,757



$

2,160



$

2,718


Allowance to loans (excludes held for sale)



1.10

%



1.12

%



1.13

%



1.11

%



1.14

%

Total funds reserved to pay for loans (includes liability for

unfunded commitments and excludes held for sale)



1.20

%



1.23

%



1.25

%



1.27

%



1.34

%

Non-Accruing loans


$

2,355



$

2,086



$

1,715



$

1,723



$

1,670


Nonperforming loans (includes OREO)


$

2,884



$

2,358



$

1,837



$

1,845



$

1,792


Nonperforming loans to total loans (excludes held for sale)



0.19

%



0.16

%



0.13

%



0.13

%



0.14

%

Nonperforming assets to total assets



0.11

%



0.09

%



0.07

%



0.07

%



0.07

%






















NON-GAAP Reconciliation


2024  3rd
Qtr.



2024  2nd
Qtr.



2024 1st
Qtr.



2023 4th
Qtr.



2023 3rd
Qtr.


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


$

20,631



$

18,756



$

16,871



$

16,945



$

16,609


Net interest margin (fully tax-equivalent)



3.23

%



3.01

%



2.74

%



2.72

%



2.70

%

















Reconciliation to Reported Net Interest Income
































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


$

20,631



$

18,756



$

16,871



$

16,945



$

16,609


















Adjustment for taxable equivalent interest



(383)




(385)




(397)




(390)




(383)


















Net interest income  (GAAP)


$

20,248



$

18,371



$

16,474



$

16,555



$

16,226


Net interest margin (GAAP)



3.17

%



2.95

%



2.67

%



2.66

%



2.64

%

     


Three Months Ended September 30,




2024



2023



(Dollars in thousands)

Average









Average










Balance



Interest



Rate



Balance



Interest



Rate



Assets:



















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

$

1,460,033



$

23,262




6.34


%

$

1,278,421



$

17,779




5.52


%

Taxable securities (2)


681,578




5,563




3.25




741,287




5,345




2.86



Nontaxable securities (1)


289,335




1,775




2.44




294,498




1,797




2.42



Other


108,019




1,473




5.43




128,704




1,766




5.44



Interest-earning assets


2,538,965




32,073




5.03




2,442,910




26,687




4.33



Noninterest-earning assets


146,225










125,330









Total assets

$

2,685,190









$

2,568,240




























Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:



















Interest-bearing demand deposits

$

916,459



$

3,111




1.35


%

$

856,485



$

2,885




1.34


%

Savings deposits


329,613




728




0.88




357,687




462




0.51



Certificates of deposit


388,183




4,296




4.40




336,419




3,308




3.90



Brokered deposit


17,227




227




5.25




44,868




582




5.15



Borrowings


210,000




2,508




4.75




181,739




2,171




4.74



Subordinated debentures


35,658




413




4.61




35,413




413




4.62



Other


11,756




159




5.37




20,480




257




4.97



Interest-bearing liabilities


1,908,896




11,442




2.38




1,833,091




10,078




2.18



Demand deposits


519,511










540,497









Other noninterest-bearing liabilities


18,908










13,433









Total liabilities


2,447,315










2,387,021









Shareholders' equity


237,875










181,219









Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

2,685,190









$

2,568,240




























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




$

20,631









$

16,609

























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








3.23


%








2.70


%




















Reconciliation to Reported Net Interest Income



















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




$

20,631









$

16,609






Adjustment for taxable equivalent interest





(383)










(383)






Net interest income  (GAAP)




$

20,248









$

16,226






Net interest margin (GAAP)








3.17


%








2.64


%



(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 $2.2 million and $1.9 million in the third quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively. 

(5)

Interest on loans included net origination fees and accretion income.  Accretion income was $275,000 and $362,000 in the third quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

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FAQ

What was ChoiceOne's (COFS) net income for Q3 2024?

ChoiceOne reported net income of $7,348,000 for Q3 2024, representing a 43.5% increase from $5,122,000 in Q3 2023.

How much did ChoiceOne (COFS) raise in its public offering in July 2024?

ChoiceOne completed an underwritten public offering of 1,380,000 shares at $25.00 per share, raising approximately $34.5 million in gross proceeds.

What was ChoiceOne's (COFS) net interest margin in Q3 2024?

ChoiceOne's net interest margin in Q3 2024 was 3.17%, up from 2.95% in Q2 2024 and 2.64% in Q3 2023.

What is the status of ChoiceOne's (COFS) asset quality as of Q3 2024?

Asset quality remains strong with nonperforming loans at 0.19% of total loans as of September 30, 2024.

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