Exchange Bank Announces First Quarter 2022 Earnings

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Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) reported first-quarter 2022 net income of $8.26 million, down 2.77% from $8.49 million in Q1 2021, primarily due to lower net interest income and higher non-interest expenses. Net interest income fell from $23.27 million to $22.38 million, while the net interest margin decreased from 3.08% to 2.67%. Non-interest income rose to $6.10 million. Total assets grew 7.6% to $3.54 billion, with deposits up 10% year-over-year. Book equity decreased 11.3% to $34.4 million due to unrealized losses from investments.

Positive

• Non-interest income increased from $5.41 million to $6.10 million.
• Total assets rose by 7.6% to $3.54 billion.
• Deposits increased by $295 million or 10% year-over-year.
• The Bank's capital ratios exceed regulatory requirements with total risk-based capital at 20.18%.

Negative

• Net income decreased by 2.77% from Q1 2021.
• Net interest income declined from $23.27 million to $22.38 million.
• Net interest margin decreased from 3.08% to 2.67%.
• Book equity declined by 11.3% due to unrealized losses in the investment portfolio.

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) today announced results for the first quarter of 2022, reporting net income after taxes of $8.26 million, compared with $8.49 million for the same quarter of 2021, a decrease of 2.77%. The decrease in earnings in the first quarter of 2022 can be attributed to declines in net interest income and increases in non-interest expenses.

The Bank’s net interest income declined from $23.27 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021 to $22.38 million the same period in 2022. The Bank’s net interest margin decreased from 3.08% in 2021 to 2.67% in 2022. The loss in interest income is due in large part to a decrease in PPP loans fees of $2.82 million from 2021 to 2022. The Bank expects net interest margin challenges to continue into 2022 as market conditions for loans remain very competitive.

Non-interest income increased from $5.41 million in the first quarter of 2021 to $6.10 million in the similar period in 2022. This improvement can be attributed to an increase in consumer and business-related usage fees including interchange fees and ATM network fees. While not at pre-pandemic levels, usage-based fees have recovered from one year ago.

Non-interest expenses increased 8.8% from 2021 to $17.10 million for the first quarter of 2022. The majority of the increase in expenses was related to salaries and benefits. These expenses increased $1.00 million from 2021 to 2022 as open employee positions were filled and pay scales were adjusted to meet market demands.

The quality of the Bank’s loan portfolio remains strong; the Bank did not take a provision for loan losses in the first quarter of 2022. Due to the economic uncertainty in the first quarter of 2021, the Bank elected to strengthen its reserve for potential future losses with a provision for loan loss totaling $1.2 million during the first quarter of 2021.

Total assets increased to $3.54 billion as of March 31, 2022 up from $3.29 billion in 2021, an increase of 7.6%. The Bank’s cash position remains elevated at $308 million but down $120 million from $428 million in 2021. The excess cash remains from prior years and was related to PPP loans and economic stimulus received by our customers.

The Bank continues to deploy excess cash into its investment portfolio. The investment portfolio was $1.61 billion as of March 31, 2022 vs. $1.05 billion one year before. Gross loans decreased from $1.72 billion in 2021 to $1.49 billion in 2022. Overall, loan balances decreased $230 million with $196 million of the decrease coming from forgiveness of PPP loans.

Deposits remain elevated with balances of $3.24 billion as of March 31, 2022. This is a year-over-year increase of $295 million or 10%. It is possible the Bank could experience a certain level of runoff of the excess deposits due to their unusual and short-term nature as they are used to support small business and consumer-related expenses over the next year.

The Bank’s capital ratios remain well in excess of the regulatory definitions of “well capitalized.” As of March 31, 2022, the Bank reported total risk-based capital of 20.18%. The Bank’s book equity decreased $34.4 million, or 11.3%, since March 31, 2021. This change in the Bank’s book equity is due to the unrealized losses associated with the investment portfolio. The unrealized losses have arisen due to the significant increase in interest rates since the end of 2021; the Bank has the intent and ability to hold the investments until maturity and does not expect to recognize the losses. For a comparison, the Bank’s tangible equity, which can also be described as regulatory capital, was $332.8 million as of March 31, 2022, an increase of $28 million over the same period in 2021. Tangible equity is not impacted by movements in the market value of the Bank’s investment portfolio.

“The Bank again posted solid earnings in the first quarter of 2022 while maintaining strong capital, liquidity and credit quality,” said Troy Sanderson, president and CEO. “We are positioned to take advantage of a rising interest rate environment as we work to safely and smartly deploy our excess liquidity back into our local community.”

50.44% of the Bank’s cash dividend goes to the Doyle Trust which funds the Doyle Scholarships at the Santa Rosa Junior College.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:

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Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors — many of which are beyond the Company’s control — could cause actual conditions, events or results to differ significantly from those described in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date forward-looking statements are made.

About Exchange Bank

Headquartered in Sonoma County and founded in 1890, Exchange Bank is a full-service community bank with assets of $3.5 billion. Exchange Bank provides a wide range of personal, commercial and trust and investment management services with 17 retail branches in Sonoma County, a commercial branch in Roseville and Trust & Investment Management offices in Santa Rosa, Roseville and Silicon Valley. The Bank’s legacy of financial leadership and community support is grounded in its core values of commitment, respect, integrity and teamwork. Exchange Bank is known for its people who care about their customers, their company and the communities where they live and work. The Bank is a 16-year winner of the North Bay Business Journal’s Best Places to Work survey and was named Best Bank by the Press Democrat’s 2021 Best of Sonoma County Reader’s Choice awards. The Sonoma Valley People’s Choice awards named Exchange Bank the Best Local Bank 2021. www.exchangebank.com

Member FDIC — Equal Housing Lender — Equal Opportunity Employer

EXCHANGE BANK
and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2022 and 2021
(In Thousands)
										Change			% Change
ASSETS			2022				2021				22/21		22/21
Cash and due from banks		$	30,251			$	26,093			$	4,158		15.94	%
Federal Reserve Bank			277,791				401,696				(123,905	)	-30.85	%
Total Cash and cash equivalents			308,042				427,789				(119,747	)	-27.99	%
Investments
Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions			11,000				31,000				(20,000	)	-64.52	%
Securities available for sale			1,581,107				1,002,417				578,690		57.73	%
FHLB Stock			14,465				13,483				982		7.28	%
Loans and leases
Real estate			1,094,109				1,088,199				5,910		0.54	%
Consumer			136,328				134,223				2,105		1.57	%
Commercial			260,605				496,178				(235,573	)	-47.48	%
			1,491,042				1,718,600				(227,558	)	-13.24	%
Less allowance for loan and lease losses			(43,931	)			(42,724	)			(1,207	)	2.83	%
Net loans and leases			1,447,111				1,675,876				(228,765	)	-13.65	%
Bank premises and equipment			18,285				19,987				(1,702	)	-8.52	%
Other assets			163,059				123,657				39,402		31.86	%
Total Assets		$	3,543,069			$	3,294,209			$	248,860		7.55	%
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits
Non-Interest Bearing Demand		$	1,236,994			$	1,188,364			$	48,630		4.09	%
Interest Bearing
Transaction			661,961				566,228				95,733		16.91	%
Money market			427,291				358,731				68,560		19.11	%
Savings			732,138				641,057				91,081		14.21	%
Time			177,733				186,267				(8,534	)	-4.58	%
Total Deposits			3,236,117				2,940,647				295,470		10.05	%
Other liabilities			37,053				49,238				(12,185	)	-24.75	%
Total liabilities			3,273,170				2,989,885				283,285		9.47	%
Stockholders' equity			269,899				304,324				(34,425	)	-11.31	%
Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity		$	3,543,069			$	3,294,209			$	248,860		7.55	%

EXCHANGE BANK
and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
For the Period Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(In Thousands, except per share amounts)									Three Months Ended
			Quarter Ended						Change			% Change
			2022			2021				22/21		22/21
Interest Income
Interest and fees on loans			$	17,105		$	19,906		$	(2,801	)	-14.07	%
Interest on investments securities				5,677			3,849			1,828		47.49	%
Total interest income				22,782			23,755			(973	)	-4.10	%
Interest expense
Interest on deposits				401			481			(80	)	-16.63	%
Total interest expense				401			481			(80	)	-16.63	%
Net interest income				22,381			23,274			(893	)	-3.84	%
Provision (reversal of) for losses on loans				-			1,200			(1,200	)	0.00	%
Net interest income after provision for loan and leases				22,381			22,074			307		1.39	%
Non-interest income				6,104			5,408			696		12.87	%
Non interest expense
Salary and benefit costs				9,678			8,674			1,004		11.57	%
Other expenses				7,424			7,045			379		5.38	%
Total non-interest expense				17,102			15,719			1,383		8.80	%
Income before income taxes				11,383			11,763			(380	)	-3.23	%
Provision for income taxes				3,124			3,269			(145	)	-4.44	%
Net income			$	8,259		$	8,494		$	(235	)	-2.77	%
Basic earnings per common share			$	4.82		$	4.95		$	(0.13	)	-2.77	%
Dividends per share			$	1.20		$	1.20		$	-		0.00	%
Earnings per share is computed by dividing net income,
by the weighted averaged number of shares outstanding during the year.
Total average shares outstanding for both 2021 and 2020 was 1,714,344

 

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Shari DeMaris

EVP, Chief Financial Officer

Exchange Bank

(707) 524-3067

Source: Exchange Bank

FAQ

What were the earnings results for Exchange Bank (EXSR) in Q1 2022?

Exchange Bank reported net income of $8.26 million, a 2.77% decrease from $8.49 million in Q1 2021.

How did net interest income change for EXSR in Q1 2022?

Net interest income decreased from $23.27 million in Q1 2021 to $22.38 million in Q1 2022.

What factors contributed to the decline in book equity for Exchange Bank?

Book equity decreased by 11.3% due to unrealized losses in the investment portfolio resulting from rising interest rates.

What is the capital ratio of Exchange Bank as of Q1 2022?

The total risk-based capital ratio for Exchange Bank is 20.18%, well above the regulatory definition of 'well capitalized.'

How did total assets and deposits perform for EXSR in Q1 2022?

Total assets increased by 7.6% to $3.54 billion, while deposits rose by $295 million or 10% year-over-year.