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CW Bancorp Reports 2024 Full Year Earnings of $13.1 million, EPS of $4.30, ROA of 1.19% and ROTE of 16.69%

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CW Bancorp (CWBK) reported Q4 2024 consolidated net income of $3.94 million ($1.30 per diluted share), up 11% from Q4 2023. Full-year 2024 net income was $13.15 million ($4.30 per diluted share), down from $17.61 million ($5.39 per diluted share) in 2023.

Key financial highlights include: loan growth of 9.5% ($68.6 million), deposit growth of 16% ($183.9 million), and total asset growth of 14.5% ($188.6 million). The bank maintained strong capital ratios with a tier 1 leverage ratio of 11.16% and total risk-based capital ratio of 17.92%.

The net interest margin slightly decreased to 3.81% in 2024 from 3.87% in 2023. Non-interest expense increased by 15% to $27.8 million, and the efficiency ratio rose to 59.97% from 50.14% in 2023.

CW Bancorp (CWBK) ha riportato un utile netto consolidato per il quarto trimestre 2024 di 3,94 milioni di dollari (1,30 dollari per azione diluita), con un aumento dell'11% rispetto al quarto trimestre 2023. L'utile netto per l'intero anno 2024 è stato di 13,15 milioni di dollari (4,30 dollari per azione diluita), in calo rispetto ai 17,61 milioni di dollari (5,39 dollari per azione diluita) nel 2023.

I principali punti finanziari includono: crescita dei prestiti del 9,5% (68,6 milioni di dollari), crescita dei depositi del 16% (183,9 milioni di dollari) e crescita totale degli attivi del 14,5% (188,6 milioni di dollari). La banca ha mantenuto solidi rapporti patrimoniali, con un rapporto di leva Tier 1 dell'11,16% e un rapporto totale di capitale basato sul rischio del 17,92%.

Il margine di interesse netto è leggermente diminuito al 3,81% nel 2024 rispetto al 3,87% nel 2023. Le spese non attinenti agli interessi sono aumentate del 15%, raggiungendo i 27,8 milioni di dollari, mentre il rapporto di efficienza è salito al 59,97% rispetto al 50,14% nel 2023.

CW Bancorp (CWBK) reportó un ingreso neto consolidado de $3.94 millones ($1.30 por acción diluida) en el cuarto trimestre de 2024, un aumento del 11% en comparación con el cuarto trimestre de 2023. El ingreso neto del año completo 2024 fue de $13.15 millones ($4.30 por acción diluida), disminuyendo desde $17.61 millones ($5.39 por acción diluida) en 2023.

Los aspectos financieros clave incluyen: crecimiento de préstamos del 9.5% ($68.6 millones), crecimiento de depósitos del 16% ($183.9 millones) y crecimiento total de activos del 14.5% ($188.6 millones). El banco mantuvo sólidos índices de capital con un índice de apalancamiento de nivel 1 del 11.16% y un índice total de capital basado en riesgo del 17.92%.

El margen de interés neto disminuyó ligeramente al 3.81% en 2024 desde el 3.87% en 2023. Los gastos no relacionados con intereses aumentaron un 15%, alcanzando $27.8 millones, y la relación de eficiencia subió al 59.97% desde el 50.14% en 2023.

CW Bancorp (CWBK)는 2024년 4분기 연결 순이익이 394만 달러(희석 주당 1.30 달러)로, 2023년 4분기 대비 11% 증가했다고 보고했습니다. 2024년 전체 순이익은 1315만 달러(희석 주당 4.30 달러)로, 2023년 1761만 달러(희석 주당 5.39 달러)에서 감소했습니다.

주요 재무 하이라이트로는 대출 성장률 9.5%(6860만 달러), 예금 성장률 16%(1억 8390만 달러), 총 자산 성장률 14.5%(1억 8860만 달러)가 있습니다. 은행은 11.16%의 Tier 1 레버리지 비율과 17.92%의 총 위험 기반 자본 비율로 강력한 자본 비율을 유지했습니다.

순이자 마진은 2023년 3.87%에서 2024년 3.81%로 약간 감소했습니다. 비이자 비용은 15% 증가하여 2780만 달러에 도달했고, 효율성 비율은 2023년 50.14%에서 59.97%로 상승했습니다.

CW Bancorp (CWBK) a déclaré un revenu net consolidé pour le quatrième trimestre 2024 de 3,94 millions de dollars (1,30 dollar par action diluée), en hausse de 11 % par rapport au quatrième trimestre 2023. Le revenu net total pour l'année 2024 a été de 13,15 millions de dollars (4,30 dollars par action diluée), en baisse par rapport à 17,61 millions de dollars (5,39 dollars par action diluée) en 2023.

Les points financiers clés comprennent : une croissance des prêts de 9,5 % (68,6 millions de dollars), une croissance des dépôts de 16 % (183,9 millions de dollars) et une croissance totale des actifs de 14,5 % (188,6 millions de dollars). La banque a maintenu des ratios de capital solides avec un ratio de levier de niveau 1 de 11,16 % et un ratio de capital total basé sur le risque de 17,92 %.

La marge d'intérêt nette a légèrement diminué à 3,81 % en 2024 contre 3,87 % en 2023. Les charges non liées aux intérêts ont augmenté de 15 % pour atteindre 27,8 millions de dollars, et le ratio d'efficacité est passé de 50,14 % en 2023 à 59,97 %.

CW Bancorp (CWBK) berichtete im vierten Quartal 2024 ein konsolidiertes Nettoergebnis von 3,94 Millionen Dollar (1,30 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie), was einem Anstieg von 11 % im Vergleich zum vierten Quartal 2023 entspricht. Das Nettoergebnis für das gesamte Jahr 2024 betrug 13,15 Millionen Dollar (4,30 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie), was einem Rückgang von 17,61 Millionen Dollar (5,39 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie) im Jahr 2023 entspricht.

Die wichtigsten finanziellen Höhepunkte umfassen: ein Kreditwachstum von 9,5 % (68,6 Millionen Dollar), ein Einlagenwachstum von 16 % (183,9 Millionen Dollar) und ein Gesamtvermögenswachstum von 14,5 % (188,6 Millionen Dollar). Die Bank hielt starke Kapitalquoten mit einem Tier-1-Leverage-Verhältnis von 11,16 % und einer Gesamtkapitalquote, die auf Risiken basiert, von 17,92 %.

Die Nettomarge sank leicht auf 3,81 % im Jahr 2024, von 3,87 % im Jahr 2023. Die Nichtzinsaufwendungen stiegen um 15 % auf 27,8 Millionen Dollar, und die Effizienzquote stieg von 50,14 % im Jahr 2023 auf 59,97 %.

Positive
  • Q4 2024 EPS increased 16% year-over-year to $1.30
  • Quarter-over-quarter net income growth of 26%
  • Loan growth of 9.5% ($68.6 million)
  • Deposit growth of 16% ($183.9 million)
  • Total asset growth of 14.5% ($188.6 million)
  • Strong capital ratios with tier 1 leverage at 11.16%
Negative
  • Full-year 2024 EPS decreased 20% to $4.30 from $5.39
  • Net interest margin declined from 3.87% to 3.81%
  • Non-interest expense increased 15% to $27.8 million
  • Efficiency ratio deteriorated to 59.97% from 50.14%
  • Net interest income decreased 2% for full-year 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CW Bancorp (OTCQX: CWBK), the parent company ("the Company") of CommerceWest Bank (the "Bank") reported consolidated net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 of $3,940,000 or $1.30 per diluted share as compared to $3,545,000 or $1.13 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2023, an EPS increase of 16%.  The consolidated net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was $13,148,000 or $4.30 per diluted share as compared to $17,611,000 or $5.39 per diluted share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, an EPS decrease of 20%.

Key Financial Results for the three months ended December 31, 2024:

  • EPS of $1.30 up 16%
  • Net income of $3.9 million up 11%
  • Quarter over quarter net income growth of 26%
  • Return on Assets of 1.31%
  • Return on Tangible Equity of 18.95%
  • Quarter over quarter loan growth of 5.46%
  • Quarter over quarter deposit growth of 31%
  • ACL to total loans ratio of 1.45%
  • Liquid funds to total deposits ratio of 35%
  • No outstanding FRB or FHLB borrowings
  • Leverage ratio of 11.16% and total risk-based capital ratio of 17.92%
  • 60 quarters of consecutive profits

Key Financial Results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024:

  • EPS of $4.30
  • Net income of $13.1 million
  • Return on Assets of 1.19%
  • Return on Tangible Equity of 16.69%
  • Loan growth of $68.6 million or 9.5%
  • Deposit growth of $183.9 million or 16%
  • Assets growth of $188.6 million or 14.5%

Mr. Ivo A. Tjan, Chairman and CEO said, "Our strong financial performance in 2024 reflects the power of our unique, client-centric business model.  With 9.5% loan growth, 16% deposit growth, and 14.5% total asset growth, we continue to demonstrate the value of customized financial solutions tailored to small and mid-sized businesses.  We also had solid net income growth quarter over quarter of 26% and 11% year over year."  He continued, "As we enter 2025, we remain cautiously optimistic despite ongoing economic headwinds, including persistent inflationary pressures.  Our ability to adapt and innovate positions us well for the future.  Most importantly, our success is made possible by our exceptional team of dedicated professionals who bring our mission to life every day.  Their expertise, commitment, and passion for serving the business community are what truly set us apart."    

Total assets increased $188.6 million as of December 31, 2024, an increase of 14.5% as compared to the same period one year ago. Total loans increased $68.6 million as of December 31, 2024, an increase of 9.5% from the prior year. Cash and due from banks increased $115.9 million or 30% over the prior year.  Total investment securities increased $4.1 million, an increase of 3% from the prior year.

Total deposits increased $183.9 million as of December 31, 2024, an increase of 16% from December 31, 2023. Non-interest-bearing deposits increased $65.7 million as of December 31, 2024, an increase of 12% from the prior year. Interest bearing deposits increased $118.2 million as of December 31, 2024, an increase of 19% from the prior year. 

Interest income was $14,750,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $12,964,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 14%. Interest expense was $3,714,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $3,167,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 17%.

Interest income was $54,190,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $52,185,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 4%. Interest expense was $14,241,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $11,468,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 24%.

Net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $11,036,000 as compared to $9,797,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 13%. The net interest margin decreased for the three months ended December 31, 2024.  It decreased to 3.86% in 2024 from 3.88% in 2023, a decrease of 1%.  Net interest income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $39,949,000 as compared to $40,717,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of 2%. The net interest margin decreased for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024.  It decreased to 3.81% in 2024 from 3.87% in 2023, a decrease of 2%.

Provision for credit losses for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $25,000 compared to zero provision for credit losses for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Provision for credit losses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $25,000 compared to a negative provision for credit losses of $1,326,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. This provision reversal was primarily due to a $3 million recovery on a previously charged off loan, which resulted in an overfunding of the allowance for credit losses that allowed the Bank to reverse provision expense during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.

Non-interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $2,011,000 compared to $1,549,000 for the same period last year, an increase of 30%.  Non-interest income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $6,166,000 compared to $6,381,000 for the same period last year, a decrease of 3%

Non-interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $7,617,000 compared to $6,367,000 for the same period last year, an increase of 20%. Non-interest expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $27,798,000 compared to $24,087,000 for the same period last year, an increase of 15%.

The efficiency ratio for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was 58.12% compared to 55.82% in 2023, which represents an increase of 4%.  The efficiency ratio illustrates that for every dollar made for the three-month period ending December 31, 2024, it cost $0.5812 to make it, as compared to $0.5582 one year ago. The efficiency ratio for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was 59.97% compared to 50.14% in 2023, which represents an increase of 20%.

Capital ratios for the Bank remain above the levels required for a "well capitalized" institution as designated by regulatory agencies. As of December 31, 2024, the tier 1 leverage ratio was 11.16%, the common equity tier 1 capital ratio was 16.67%, the tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 16.67% and the total risk-based capital ratio was 17.92%.

CommerceWest Bank is determined to redefine banking for small and medium sized businesses by delivering on customized products and services.  Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the Bank serves businesses throughout the state of California with our digital banking platform.   By employing a strategically selected team of experienced professionals, we will provide flexibility, create a complete, safe and sound banking experience for each client.  We provide a wide range of commercial banking services, including remote deposit solution, NetBanker online banking, mobile banking, lines of credit, M&A / working capital loans, commercial real estate loans, SBA loans and treasury management services.

Mission Statement: CommerceWest Bank will create a complete banking experience for each client, catering to businesses and their specific banking needs, while accommodating our clients and providing them high-quality, low stress and personally tailored banking and financial services. 

Please visit www.cwbk.com to learn more about the bank.  "BANK ON THE DIFFERENCE"

Statements concerning future performance, developments or events, expectations for growth and income forecasts, and any other guidance on future periods, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.  Actual results may differ materially from stated expectations.  Specific factors include, but are not limited to, loan production, balance sheet management, expanded net interest margin, the ability to control costs and expenses, interest rate changes, financial policies of the United States government and general economic conditions.  The Company disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect future events or developments.

 

FOURTH QUARTER REPORT - December 31, 2024 (Unaudited)














CW BANCORP






%

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET




Increase

(dollars in thousands)


Dec 31, 2024


Dec 31, 2023


(Decrease)








ASSETS







Cash and due from banks


$                  503,368


$                  387,464


30 %

Securities available for sale


136,912


110,812


24 %

Securities held-to-maturity


28,581


50,610


-44 %








Loans


793,075


724,444


9 %

  Less allowance for credit losses (ACL)


(11,489)


(11,533)


0 %

Loans, net


781,586


712,911


10 %








Bank premises and equipment, net


3,543


4,405


-20 %

Other assets


36,362


35,567


2 %

     Total assets


$               1,490,352


$               1,301,769


14 %








LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY







Non-interest bearing deposits


$                  613,877


$                  548,149


12 %

Interest bearing deposits


728,544


610,340


19 %

     Total deposits


1,342,421


1,158,489


16 %








Subordinated debenture


50,000


50,000


0 %

Other liabilities


13,345


14,419


-7 %



1,405,766


1,222,908


15 %

Stockholders' equity


84,586


78,861


7 %

     Total liabilities and stockholders' equity


$               1,490,352


$               1,301,769


14 %








Shares outstanding at end of period


2,990,223


3,096,360



Book value per share


$                      31.69


$                      28.41



Total loans to total deposits


59.08 %


62.53 %



ACL to total loans


1.45 %


1.59 %



Nonperforming assets (non-accrual loans & OREO)


$                      6,381


$                      4,144










COMMERCEWEST BANK CAPITAL RATIOS:







Tier 1 leverage ratio


11.16 %


12.09 %



Common equity tier 1 capital ratio


16.67 %


18.56 %



Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio


16.67 %


18.56 %



Total risk-based capital ratio


17.92 %


19.82 %



 

CW BANCORP













CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)


Three Months Ended


Increase


For the Twelve Months Ended


Increase

(dollars in thousands except share and per share data)


Dec 31, 2024


Dec 31, 2023


(Decrease)


Dec 31, 2024


Dec 31, 2023


(Decrease)














INTEREST INCOME













  Loans


$          10,856


$          10,146


7 %


$          40,690


$          40,017


2 %

  Investments


1,315


1,109


19 %


4,799


4,309


11 %

  Fed funds sold and other


2,579


1,709


51 %


8,701


7,859


11 %

       Total interest income


14,750


12,964


14 %


54,190


52,185


4 %














INTEREST EXPENSE













  Deposits


3,245


2,698


20 %


12,366


9,584


29 %

  Subordinated debenture


469


469


0 %


1,875


1,875


0 %

  Other borrowings


-


-


-100 %


-


9


-100 %

       Total interest expense


3,714


3,167


17 %


14,241


11,468


24 %














NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE CREDIT LOSS PROVISION


11,036


9,797


13 %


39,949


40,717


-2 %














PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES


25


-


-


25


(1,326)


-102 %

Non-interest income:


























NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER CREDIT LOSS PROVISION


11,011


9,797


12 %


39,924


42,043


-5 %














NON-INTEREST INCOME













Service Charges and Fees on Deposits


1,698


1,197


42 %


4,932


5,088


-3 %

Loss on Sale of AFS Securities


-


-


-


-


(166)


-100 %

Other Fees


313


352


-11 %


1,234


1,459


-15 %














NON-INTEREST EXPENSE


7,617


6,367


20 %


27,798


24,087


15 %














EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES


5,405


4,979


9 %


18,292


24,337


-25 %














INCOME TAXES


1,465


1,434


2 %


5,144


6,726


-24 %



























NET INCOME


$            3,940


$            3,545


11 %


$          13,148


$          17,611


-25 %














Basic earnings per share


$1.32


$1.13


17 %


$4.34


$5.46


-21 %

Diluted earnings per share


$1.30


$1.12


16 %


$4.30


$5.39


-20 %

Return on Assets


1.31 %


1.33 %


-2 %


1.19 %


1.58 %


-25 %

Return on Equity


18.27 %


18.91 %


-3 %


16.06 %


23.85 %


-33 %

Return on Tangible Equity


18.95 %


19.72 %


-4 %


16.69 %


24.88 %


-33 %

Efficiency Ratio


58.12 %


55.82 %


4 %


59.97 %


50.14 %


20 %

 

CW BANCORP












CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET and YIELD ANALYSIS






















Three Months Ended December 31,


2024


2023


Average
Balance


Interest
Income /
Expense


Yield /
Cost


Average
Balance


Interest
Income /
Expense


Yield /
Cost


(dollars in thousands)

INTEREST EARNING ASSETS












Int Bearing Due from Banks & FFS

$       203,392


$        2,439


4.77 %


$        114,418


$        1,571


5.45 %

Investment Securities (1)

167,544


1,373


3.26 %


155,688


1,168


2.98 %

Loans

766,581


10,856


5.63 %


729,798


10,146


5.52 %

FHLB & Other Stocks

7,100


140


7.84 %


7,100


138


7.71 %

Total interest-earning assets

1,144,617


14,808


5.15 %


1,007,004


13,023


5.13 %













Noninterest-earning assets

54,295






53,211





Total assets

$     1,198,912






$     1,060,215





























INTEREST EARNING LIABILITIES












Interest Bearing Deposits

$        452,811


$        3,245


2.85 %


$        377,481


$        2,698


2.84 %

Other Borrowings

-


-


-


-


-


-

Subordinated Debenture

50,000


469


3.75 %


50,000


469


3.75 %

Total interest-earning liabilities

502,811


3,714


2.94 %


427,481


3,167


2.94 %













Noninterest-earning liabilities












Demand Deposits

595,705






543,772





Other Liabilities

14,620






14,576





Shareholders' Equity

85,776






74,386





Total liabilities and shareholder's equity

$     1,198,912






$     1,060,215

















Net Interest Spread



$      11,094


2.21 %




$        9,856


2.19 %

Net Interest Margin





3.86 %






3.88 %













Total Deposits

$     1,048,516


$        3,245


1.23 %


$        921,253


$        2,698


1.16 %

Total Funding Costs

$     1,098,516


$        3,714


1.35 %


$        971,253


$        3,167


1.29 %













(1) Amounts calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the current statutory federal tax rate





 

CW BANCORP












CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET and YIELD ANALYSIS






















Twelve Months Ended December 31,


2024


2023


Average
Balance


Interest
Income /
Expense


Yield /
Cost


Average
Balance


Interest
Income /
Expense


Yield /
Cost


(dollars in thousands)

INTEREST EARNING ASSETS












Int Bearing Due from Banks & FFS

$       155,785


$        8,136


5.22 %


$        141,213


$        7,366


5.22 %

Investment Securities (1)

160,619


5,037


3.14 %


159,280


4,582


2.88 %

Loans

732,500


40,690


5.55 %


751,757


40,017


5.32 %

FHLB & Other Stocks

7,100


565


7.96 %


6,924


493


7.12 %

Total interest-earning assets

1,056,004


54,428


5.15 %


1,059,174


52,458


4.95 %













Noninterest-earning assets

52,899






56,858





Total assets

$     1,108,903






$     1,116,032





























INTEREST EARNING LIABILITIES












Interest Bearing Deposits

$       398,704


$      12,366


3.10 %


$        399,390


$        9,584


2.40 %

Other Borrowings

-


-


-


181


9


4.97 %

Subordinated Debenture

50,000


1,875


3.75 %


50,000


1,875


3.75 %

Total interest-earning liabilities

448,704


14,241


3.17 %


449,571


11,468


2.55 %













Noninterest-earning liabilities












Demand Deposits

564,223






578,427





Other Liabilities

14,130






14,191





Shareholders' Equity

81,846






73,843





Total liabilities and shareholder's equity

$     1,108,903






$     1,116,032

















Net Interest Spread



$      40,187


1.98 %




$      40,990


2.40 %

Net Interest Margin





3.81 %






3.87 %













Total Deposits

$        962,927


$      12,366


1.28 %


$        977,817


$        9,584


0.98 %

Total Funding Costs

$     1,012,927


$      14,241


1.41 %


$     1,027,998


$      11,468


1.12 %













(1) Amounts calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the current statutory federal tax rate





 

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FAQ

What was CWBK's earnings per share (EPS) for full-year 2024?

CWBK reported earnings per share (EPS) of $4.30 for full-year 2024, down 20% from $5.39 in 2023.

How much did CWBK's deposits grow in 2024?

CWBK's total deposits increased by $183.9 million or 16% in 2024 compared to 2023.

What was CWBK's loan growth in 2024?

CWBK's total loans increased by $68.6 million, representing a 9.5% growth in 2024.

How did CWBK's net interest margin perform in 2024?

CWBK's net interest margin decreased to 3.81% in 2024 from 3.87% in 2023, a decline of 2%.

What were CWBK's capital ratios at the end of 2024?

As of December 31, 2024, CWBK's tier 1 leverage ratio was 11.16% and total risk-based capital ratio was 17.92%.

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