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FB Financial Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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FB Financial Corporation (FBK) reported a net income of $29.4 million for Q4 2023, with diluted EPS of $0.63 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.77. The company's loans held for investment grew to $9.41 billion, and deposits were $10.55 billion. Net interest margin increased to 3.46%, and the Company's book value per common share increased by 23.6% from the previous quarter. The company's core noninterest income, expense management, and credit quality were also discussed in the report.
Positive
  • Net income of $29.4 million for Q4 2023
  • Diluted EPS of $0.63 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.77
  • Loans held for investment grew to $9.41 billion
  • Deposits were $10.55 billion
  • Net interest margin increased to 3.46%
  • Book value per common share increased by 23.6%
Negative
  • Noninterest income decreased in the fourth quarter
  • Net charge-offs increased slightly compared to the previous year
  • Nonperforming loans HFI as a percentage of total loans HFI increased to 0.65%

Insights

The reported financial results for FB Financial Corporation indicate a mixed performance. The diluted EPS of $0.63 for Q4 2023, when compared to the same quarter of the previous year, shows a decrease from $0.81, which could suggest a contraction in profitability. However, the adjusted diluted EPS of $0.77, compared to $0.85 in the previous year's quarter, presents a more nuanced picture, potentially reflecting non-recurring expenses or accounting adjustments that may have been made.

Loan growth, as indicated by the 5.19% annualized increase in loans held for investment, is a positive sign of the company's ability to expand its lending activities. The slight decline in total deposits year-over-year may raise questions about the company's deposit-gathering capabilities in a competitive banking environment. The increase in net interest margin from the previous quarter is a positive development, suggesting improved interest income relative to interest expenses, which is crucial in the current rising interest rate environment.

From an investor's perspective, the book value per common share and tangible book value per common share both show significant annualized increases, which could be seen as a mark of the company's underlying value growth. However, it is important to consider these figures in the context of the overall banking sector and the macroeconomic environment, as well as the company's strategic initiatives and risk management practices mentioned by the CEO.

FB Financial Corporation's performance must be contextualized within the broader banking industry trends, particularly the impact of interest rate changes on net interest margins (NIM) and loan growth. The reported NIM increase to 3.46% aligns with industry expectations that banks would benefit from rate hikes, as they can charge more for loans relative to their deposit costs. However, the year-over-year decrease in NIM from 3.78% may reflect long-term challenges in maintaining interest income.

The contraction in total deposits year-over-year, along with a significant decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits, could suggest a shift in consumer behavior or a competitive disadvantage. On the other hand, the reduction in brokered deposits might indicate a strategic shift towards more stable funding sources. These trends should be monitored for their potential impact on the company's liquidity and funding costs.

FB Financial Corporation's exit from the commercial loans held for sale portfolio acquired in the Franklin Financial Network transaction and the subdued mortgage banking income are reflective of the broader industry's adaptation to the higher interest rate environment and the end of the refinance boom seen in previous years.

The company's proactive approach to managing credit risk is evident from the reductions in exposure to construction and land development loans, which are typically considered higher risk, especially in uncertain economic climates. The modest increase in the allowance for credit losses on loans held for investment, despite net recoveries, demonstrates prudence given the potential economic headwinds. The slight uptick in nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans HFI year-over-year warrants attention, as it could signal emerging credit quality issues.

Capital strength, as indicated by the company's tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio and Common Equity Tier 1 ratio, appears robust and provides a buffer against potential future losses. This strong capital position could afford the company strategic flexibility in pursuing growth or weathering economic downturns.

Overall, the company's credit quality indicators and capital ratios suggest a conservative stance towards risk management, which is particularly pertinent given the uncertain economic outlook for 2024. Stakeholders would likely view these measures as protective steps that could safeguard the company's financial stability.

Reports Q4 Diluted EPS of $0.63, Adjusted Diluted EPS* of $0.77

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FB Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: FBK), parent company of FirstBank, reported net income of $29.4 million, or $0.63 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $0.41 in the previous quarter and $0.81 in the fourth quarter of last year. Adjusted net income* was $36.2 million, or $0.77 per diluted common share, compared to $0.71 in the previous quarter and $0.85 in the fourth quarter of last year.

The Company’s loans held for investment (“HFI”) grew to $9.41 billion, or 5.19% annualized, as of the end of the fourth quarter compared to $9.29 billion as of the end of the previous quarter and $9.30 billion as of the end of the fourth quarter last year. Deposits were $10.55 billion as of December 31, 2023, compared to $10.64 billion as of September 30, 2023, and $10.86 billion as of December 31, 2022. Net interest margin (“NIM”) increased to 3.46% for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to 3.42% in the prior quarter and 3.78% in the fourth quarter of 2022. The Company ended the quarter with book value per common share of $31.05 and tangible book value per common share* of $25.69, representing a 23.6% and 29.2% annualized increase respectively from the previous quarter.

President and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher T. Holmes stated, “The Company continues to execute well in key initiatives of limiting balance sheet risk, improving profitability and enhancing operations. We have had success growing core banking relationships, improving net interest margin and reducing expenses while improving our risk profile by managing credit concentrations, all during what was a difficult banking year. Our success in 2023 has prepared us to deal with potential economic challenges, and at the same time, has positioned us to take advantage of opportunities.”

 

 

 

 

Annualized

 

 

(dollars in thousands, except share data)

 

Dec 2023

 

Sep 2023

 

Dec 2022

 

Dec 23 / Sep 23
% Change

 

Dec 23 / Dec 22
% Change

Balance Sheet Highlights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities, at fair value

 

$

1,471,973

 

 

$

1,351,153

 

 

$

1,474,176

 

 

35.5

%

 

(0.15

)%

Loans held for sale

 

 

67,847

 

 

 

103,858

 

 

 

139,451

 

 

(137.6

)%

 

(51.3

)%

Loans HFI

 

 

9,408,783

 

 

 

9,287,225

 

 

 

9,298,212

 

 

5.19

%

 

1.19

%

Allowance for credit losses on loans HFI

 

 

150,326

 

 

 

146,134

 

 

 

134,192

 

 

11.4

%

 

12.0

%

Allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments

 

 

8,770

 

 

 

11,600

 

 

 

22,969

 

 

(96.8

)%

 

(61.8

)%

Total assets

 

 

12,604,403

 

 

 

12,489,631

 

 

 

12,847,756

 

 

3.65

%

 

(1.89

)%

Interest-bearing deposits (non-brokered)

 

 

8,179,430

 

 

 

8,105,713

 

 

 

8,178,453

 

 

3.61

%

 

%

Brokered deposits

 

 

150,475

 

 

 

174,920

 

 

 

750

 

 

(55.4

)%

 

NM

 

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 

 

2,218,382

 

 

 

2,358,435

 

 

 

2,676,631

 

 

(23.6

)%

 

(17.1

)%

Total deposits

 

 

10,548,287

 

 

 

10,639,068

 

 

 

10,855,834

 

 

(3.39

)%

 

(2.83

)%

Borrowings

 

 

390,964

 

 

 

226,689

 

 

 

415,677

 

 

287.5

%

 

(5.95

)%

Total common shareholders' equity

 

 

1,454,794

 

 

 

1,372,901

 

 

 

1,325,425

 

 

23.7

%

 

9.76

%

Book value per common share

 

$

31.05

 

 

$

29.31

 

 

$

28.36

 

 

23.6

%

 

9.49

%

Tangible book value per common share*

 

$

25.69

 

 

$

23.93

 

 

$

22.90

 

 

29.2

%

 

12.2

%

Total common shareholders' equity to total assets

 

 

11.5

%

 

 

11.0

%

 

 

10.3

%

 

 

 

 

Tangible common equity to tangible assets*

 

 

9.74

%

 

 

9.16

%

 

 

8.50

%

 

 

 

 

*Non-GAAP financial measure; A reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included in the Company's Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Supplement.

NM- Not meaningful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

(dollars in thousands, except share data)

 

Dec 2023

 

Sep 2023

 

Dec 2022

Statement of Income Highlights

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

$

101,088

 

 

$

100,926

 

 

$

110,498

 

NIM

 

 

3.46

%

 

 

3.42

%

 

 

3.78

%

Noninterest income

 

$

15,339

 

 

$

8,042

 

 

$

17,469

 

Gain (loss) from securities, net

 

$

183

 

 

$

(14,197

)

 

$

25

 

Loss from changes in fair value of commercial loans held for sale acquired in previous

business combinations

 

$

(3,009

)

 

$

(7

)

 

$

(2,562

)

Total revenue

 

$

116,427

 

 

$

108,968

 

 

$

127,967

 

Noninterest expense

 

$

80,200

 

 

$

82,997

 

 

$

80,230

 

Early retirement and severance costs

 

$

2,214

 

 

$

4,809

 

 

$

 

Loss on lease terminations

 

$

1,843

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

FDIC special assessment

 

$

1,788

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Efficiency ratio

 

 

68.9

%

 

 

76.2

%

 

 

62.7

%

Core efficiency ratio*

 

 

61.7

%

 

 

63.1

%

 

 

61.0

%

Pre-tax, pre-provision earnings

 

$

36,227

 

 

$

25,971

 

 

$

47,737

 

Adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision earnings*

 

$

45,390

 

 

$

44,869

 

 

$

50,526

 

Provisions for credit losses

 

$

305

 

 

$

2,821

 

 

$

(456

)

Net (recoveries) charge-off ratio

 

 

(0.04

)%

 

 

0.02

%

 

 

0.02

%

Net income applicable to FB Financial Corporation

 

$

29,369

 

 

$

19,175

 

 

$

38,143

 

Diluted earnings per common share

 

$

0.63

 

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.81

 

Effective tax rate

 

 

18.2

%

 

 

17.2

%

 

 

20.8

%

Adjusted net income*

 

$

36,152

 

 

$

33,148

 

 

$

40,213

 

Adjusted diluted earnings per common share*

 

$

0.77

 

 

$

0.71

 

 

$

0.85

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding - fully diluted

 

 

46,916,939

 

 

 

46,856,422

 

 

 

47,036,742

 

Returns on average:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on average total assets

 

 

0.94

%

 

 

0.61

%

 

 

1.22

%

Adjusted*

 

 

1.15

%

 

 

1.05

%

 

 

1.28

%

Return on average shareholders' equity

 

 

8.41

%

 

 

5.46

%

 

 

11.7

%

Return on average tangible common equity*

 

 

10.3

%

 

 

6.67

%

 

 

14.6

%

Adjusted*

 

 

12.9

%

 

 

11.8

%

 

 

15.6

%

*Non-GAAP financial measure; A reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included in the Company's Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Supplement.

Balance Sheet and Net Interest Margin

The Company reported loans HFI of $9.41 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to $9.29 billion from the end of the prior quarter. As construction projects transitioned to permanent financing, construction loans declined by $135.0 million which contributed to multifamily and non-owner occupied commercial real estate balance increases of $102.5 million and $31.6 million, respectively. The net loan growth primarily resulted from increases in commercial and industrial of $52.9 million and owner-occupied commercial real estate of $25.7 million. The contractual yield on loans HFI increased to 6.43% for the fourth quarter of 2023 from 6.32% for the previous quarter.

The Company reported total deposits of $10.55 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to $10.64 billion at the end of the third quarter. The Company's total cost of deposits increased to 2.65% during the fourth quarter from 2.58% for the third quarter of 2023, and the cost of interest-bearing deposits increased to 3.40% from 3.33% for the same periods. Noninterest-bearing deposits were $2.22 billion at the end of the quarter compared to $2.36 billion at the end of third quarter of 2023. The decrease includes a reduction in mortgage escrow deposits of $59.1 million.

The Company’s net interest income on a tax equivalent basis increased slightly for the fourth quarter of 2023 to $101.9 million compared to $101.8 million in the prior quarter. NIM expanded to 3.46% for the fourth quarter of 2023 from 3.42% for the previous quarter as the increase in contractual yield on loans HFI outpaced the increase in the cost of interest-bearing deposits from the third quarter to the fourth quarter.

Holmes continued, “We were able to expand net interest margin during the quarter with prudent loan growth while continuing to reduce the risk profile of the balance sheet. We are encouraged by the increases that we achieved in both net interest income and net interest margin. Our team is focused on expanding existing relationships and developing new relationships in order to grow customer deposits at a reasonable customer value proposition.”

Noninterest Income

Core noninterest income* was $18.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $22.1 million and $20.3 million for the third quarter of 2023 and fourth quarter of 2022, respectively. These amounts reflect adjustments of a $3.0 million loss for changes in fair value on commercial loans held for sale, a $492 thousand loss on sales or write-downs of other real estate owned and other assets and a $183 thousand gain from securities in the fourth quarter 2023 compared to a $7 thousand loss for changes in fair value on commercial loans held for sale, a $115 thousand gain on sales or write-downs of other real estate owned and other assets and a $14.2 million loss from securities in the previous quarter.

The Company completed the exit of the commercial loans held for sale portfolio acquired in the Franklin Financial Network transaction after exiting the final relationship during the fourth quarter, resulting in a charge of $3.0 million in the quarter and a net gain of $7.2 million over the life of this portfolio.

Mortgage banking income remains subdued in the higher interest rate environment as the Company recognized revenue of $8.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared with $12.0 million in the previous quarter and $9.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Expense Management

Core noninterest expense* during the fourth quarter of 2023 was $74.4 million compared to $78.2 million for the prior quarter and $80.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. These amounts reflect adjustments of $2.2 million for early retirement and severance costs, $1.8 million of loss on lease terminations and $1.8 million for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") special assessment recognized in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to $4.8 million for early retirement and severance costs in the prior quarter. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company's core efficiency ratio* was 61.7%, compared to 63.1% in the previous quarter and 61.0% in the fourth quarter of 2022. Core banking noninterest expense* was $63.7 million for the quarter, compared to $66.2 million in the prior quarter.

Chief Financial Officer, Michael Mettee noted, “The Company continued to lower our expense run rate during the quarter. Expense discipline continues to be a management focus even as we look to efficiently scale our operational platform.”

Credit Quality

The Company recorded a provision expense of $3.1 million during the fourth quarter related to loans HFI; it also recorded a provision reversal of $2.8 million on unfunded loan commitments, resulting in a net provision expense of $0.3 million. Given the range of economic forecasts for the coming quarters, the Company continued managing its exposure in unfunded commitments in construction and land development lower, ending the year with $725.9 million of exposure, which is a reduction from the previous quarter of $196.4 million and a reduction for the year of $913.2 million. The Company had an allowance for credit losses on loans HFI as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2023 of $150.3 million, representing 1.60% of loans HFI compared to $146.1 million, or 1.57% of loans HFI as of September 30, 2023.

The Company experienced net recoveries of $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing annualized net recoveries of 0.04% of average loans HFI for the quarter compared to annualized net charge-offs of 0.02% in both the third quarter of 2023 and fourth quarter of 2022. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company experienced annualized net charge-offs of $0.6 million representing net charge-offs of 0.01% of average loans HFI, compared to annualized net charge-offs of 0.02% for the year ended December 31, 2022.

The Company's nonperforming loans HFI as a percentage of total loans HFI increased to 0.65% as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to 0.59% at the previous quarter-end and 0.49% at the end of the fourth quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily due to two commercial and industrial relationships moving to nonaccrual. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets decreased to 0.69% as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to 0.71% at the end of the prior quarter and 0.68% as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2022.

Holmes commented, “The Company had net recoveries for the quarter, demonstrating our resolve to work with customers for positive outcomes. We also modestly increased our allowance for credit losses, remaining cautious on our economic outlook. However, our local economies have continued performing well, migration into our markets continues at a healthy pace, and we are cautiously optimistic as we look forward into the coming year.”

Capital Strength

Holmes continued, “We continue to build on our already strong capital position growing tangible common equity to tangible assets* to a solid 9.74% and Common Equity Tier 1 to 12.2%. Our capital levels provide flexibility as we enter 2024 in a position of strength.

Summary

Holmes finalized, “While 2023 was a challenging year for the banking industry, I am proud of our team's management of credit, capital and liquidity while also taking care of our customers. We have executed in a difficult operating environment and positioned the Company to capitalize on future opportunities.”

_______________________
*Non-GAAP financial measure; A reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included in the Company's Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Supplement.

WEBCAST AND CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

FB Financial Corporation will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results on January 16, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (Central Time). To listen to the call, participants should dial 1-877-883-0383 (confirmation code 1010003) approximately 10 minutes prior to the call. A telephonic replay will be available approximately two hours after the call through January 23, 2024, by dialing 1-877-344-7529 and entering confirmation code 8306498.

A live online broadcast of the Company’s quarterly conference call will be available online at https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=3uK1Ur6B. An online replay will be available on the Company’s website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for 12 months.

ABOUT FB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

FB Financial Corporation (NYSE: FBK) is a financial holding company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. FB Financial Corporation operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, FirstBank with 81 full-service bank branches across Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and North Georgia, and mortgage offices across the Southeast. FB Financial Corporation has approximately $12.60 billion in total assets.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EARNINGS PRESENTATION

Investors are encouraged to review this Earnings Release in conjunction with the Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Supplement and Earnings Presentation posted on the Company’s website, which can be found at https://investors.firstbankonline.com. This Earnings Release, the Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Supplement and the Earnings Presentation are also included with a Current Report on Form 8-K that the Company furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on January 16, 2024.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this Earnings Release that are not historical in nature may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s future plans, results, strategies, and expectations, including expectations around changing economic markets. These statements can generally be identified by the use of the words and phrases “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “goal,” “plan,” “potential,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “target,” “aim,” “predict,” “continue,” “seek,” and other variations of such words and phrases and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based upon management's current expectations, estimates, and projections, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond the Company’s control. The inclusion of these forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that such expectations, estimates, and projections will be achieved. Accordingly, the Company cautions shareholders and investors that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions, and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results may prove to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, (1) current and future economic conditions, including the effects of inflation, interest rate fluctuations, changes in the economy or global supply chain, supply-demand imbalances affecting local real estate prices, and high unemployment rates in the local or regional economies in which the Company operates and/or the US economy generally, (2) changes in government interest rate policies and its impact on the Company’s business, net interest margin, and mortgage operations, (3) any continuation of the recent turmoil in the banking industry, including the associated impact to the Company and other financial institutions of any regulatory changes or other mitigation efforts taken by government agencies in response, (4) increased competition for deposits, (5) the Company’s ability to effectively manage problem credits, (6) any deterioration in commercial real estate market fundamentals, (7) the Company’s ability to identify potential candidates for, consummate, and achieve synergies from, potential future acquisitions, (8) the Company’s ability to successfully execute its various business strategies, (9) changes in state and federal legislation, regulations or policies applicable to banks and other financial service providers, including legislative developments, (10) the effectiveness of the Company’s cybersecurity controls and procedures to prevent and mitigate attempted intrusions, (11) the Company's dependence on information technology systems of third party service providers and the risk of systems failures, interruptions, or breaches of security, and (12) the impact of natural disasters, pandemics, and/or acts of war or terrorism, (13) events giving rise to international or regional political instability, including the broader impacts of such events on financial markets and/or global macroeconomic environments, and (14) general competitive, economic, political, and market conditions. Further information regarding the Company and factors which could affect the forward-looking statements contained herein can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, and in any of the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. Many of these factors are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict. If one or more events related to these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, shareholders and investors should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this Earnings Release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict their occurrence or how they will affect the Company.

The Company qualifies all forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

GAAP RECONCILIATION AND USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This Earnings Release contains certain financial measures that are not measures recognized under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and therefore are considered non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures may include, without limitation, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per common share, adjusted and unadjusted pre-tax pre-provision earnings, core revenue, core noninterest expense and core noninterest income, core efficiency ratio (tax equivalent basis), and adjusted return on average assets and equity. Each of these non-GAAP metrics excludes certain income and expense items that the Company’s management considers to be non-core/adjusted in nature. The Company refers to these non-GAAP measures as adjusted (or core) measures. Also, the Company presents tangible assets, tangible common equity, tangible book value per common share, tangible common equity to tangible assets, return on average tangible common equity, and adjusted return on average tangible common equity. Each of these non-GAAP metrics excludes the impact of goodwill and other intangibles.

The Company’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in their analysis of the Company’s performance, financial condition and the efficiency of its operations as management believes such measures facilitate period-to-period comparisons and provide meaningful indications of its operating performance as they eliminate both gains and charges that management views as non-recurring or not indicative of operating performance. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide a greater understanding of ongoing operations and enhance comparability of results with prior periods as well as demonstrate the effects of significant non-core gains and charges in the current and prior periods. The Company’s management also believes that investors find these non-GAAP financial measures useful as they assist investors in understanding the Company’s underlying operating performance and in the analysis of ongoing operating trends. In addition, because intangible assets such as goodwill and the other items excluded each vary extensively from company to company, the Company believes that the presentation of this information allows investors to more easily compare the Company’s results to the results of other companies. However, the non-GAAP financial measures discussed herein should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable or other financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, the manner in which the Company calculates the non-GAAP financial measures discussed herein may differ from that of other companies reporting measures with similar names. Investors should understand how such other banking organizations calculate their financial measures with names similar to the non-GAAP financial measures the Company has discussed herein when comparing such non-GAAP financial measures.

A reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included in the Company's Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Supplement, which is available at https://investors.firstbankonline.com.

Financial Summary and Key Metrics

(Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of or for the Three Months Ended

 

 

Dec 2023

 

Sep 2023

 

Dec 2022

Selected Statement of Income Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

$

174,835

 

 

$

173,912

 

 

$

147,598

 

Total interest expense

 

 

73,747

 

 

 

72,986

 

 

 

37,100

 

Net interest income

 

 

101,088

 

 

 

100,926

 

 

 

110,498

 

Total noninterest income

 

 

15,339

 

 

 

8,042

 

 

 

17,469

 

Total noninterest expense

 

 

80,200

 

 

 

82,997

 

 

 

80,230

 

Earnings before income taxes and provisions for credit losses

 

 

36,227

 

 

 

25,971

 

 

 

47,737

 

Provisions for (reversals of) credit losses

 

 

305

 

 

 

2,821

 

 

 

(456

)

Income tax expense

 

 

6,545

 

 

 

3,975

 

 

 

10,042

 

Net income applicable to noncontrolling interest

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

Net income applicable to FB Financial Corporation

 

$

29,369

 

 

$

19,175

 

 

$

38,143

 

Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)

 

$

101,924

 

 

$

101,762

 

 

$

111,279

 

Adjusted net income*

 

$

36,152

 

 

$

33,148

 

 

$

40,213

 

Adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision earnings*

 

$

45,390

 

 

$

44,869

 

 

$

50,526

 

Per Common Share

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted net income

 

$

0.63

 

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.81

 

Adjusted diluted net income*

 

 

0.77

 

 

 

0.71

 

 

 

0.85

 

Book value

 

 

31.05

 

 

 

29.31

 

 

 

28.36

 

Tangible book value*

 

 

25.69

 

 

 

23.93

 

 

 

22.90

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding - fully diluted

 

 

46,916,939

 

 

 

46,856,422

 

 

 

47,036,742

 

Period-end number of shares

 

 

46,848,934

 

 

 

46,839,159

 

 

 

46,737,912

 

Selected Balance Sheet Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

810,932

 

 

$

848,318

 

 

$

1,027,052

 

Loans HFI

 

 

9,408,783

 

 

 

9,287,225

 

 

 

9,298,212

 

Allowance for credit losses on loans HFI

 

 

(150,326

)

 

 

(146,134

)

 

 

(134,192

)

Allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments

 

 

(8,770

)

 

 

(11,600

)

 

 

(22,969

)

Mortgage loans held for sale

 

 

67,847

 

 

 

94,598

 

 

 

108,961

 

Commercial loans held for sale, at fair value

 

 

 

 

 

9,260

 

 

 

30,490

 

Investment securities, at fair value

 

 

1,471,973

 

 

 

1,351,153

 

 

 

1,474,176

 

Total assets

 

 

12,604,403

 

 

 

12,489,631

 

 

 

12,847,756

 

Interest-bearing deposits (non-brokered)

 

 

8,179,430

 

 

 

8,105,713

 

 

 

8,178,453

 

Brokered deposits

 

 

150,475

 

 

 

174,920

 

 

 

750

 

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 

 

2,218,382

 

 

 

2,358,435

 

 

 

2,676,631

 

Total deposits

 

 

10,548,287

 

 

 

10,639,068

 

 

 

10,855,834

 

Borrowings

 

 

390,964

 

 

 

226,689

 

 

 

415,677

 

Total common shareholders' equity

 

 

1,454,794

 

 

 

1,372,901

 

 

 

1,325,425

 

Selected Ratios

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on average:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

0.94

%

 

 

0.61

%

 

 

1.22

%

Shareholders' equity

 

 

8.41

%

 

 

5.46

%

 

 

11.7

%

Tangible common equity*

 

 

10.3

%

 

 

6.67

%

 

 

14.6

%

Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis)

 

 

3.46

%

 

 

3.42

%

 

 

3.78

%

Efficiency ratio

 

 

68.9

%

 

 

76.2

%

 

 

62.7

%

Core efficiency ratio (tax-equivalent basis)*

 

 

61.7

%

 

 

63.1

%

 

 

61.0

%

Loans HFI to deposit ratio

 

 

89.2

%

 

 

87.3

%

 

 

85.7

%

Noninterest-bearing deposits to total deposits

 

 

21.0

%

 

 

22.2

%

 

 

24.7

%

Yield on interest-earning assets

 

 

5.96

%

 

 

5.87

%

 

 

5.04

%

Cost of interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

3.47

%

 

 

3.41

%

 

 

1.84

%

Cost of total deposits

 

 

2.65

%

 

 

2.58

%

 

 

1.20

%

Credit Quality Ratios

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses on loans HFI as a percentage of loans HFI

 

 

1.60

%

 

 

1.57

%

 

 

1.44

%

Net (recoveries) charge-offs as a percentage of average loans HFI

 

 

(0.04

)%

 

 

0.02

%

 

 

0.02

%

Nonperforming loans HFI as a percentage of loans HFI

 

 

0.65

%

 

 

0.59

%

 

 

0.49

%

Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets

 

 

0.69

%

 

 

0.71

%

 

 

0.68

%

Preliminary Capital Ratios (consolidated)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total common shareholders' equity to assets

 

 

11.5

%

 

 

11.0

%

 

 

10.3

%

Tangible common equity to tangible assets*

 

 

9.74

%

 

 

9.16

%

 

 

8.50

%

Tier 1 risk-based capital

 

 

12.5

%

 

 

12.1

%

 

 

11.3

%

Common equity Tier 1

 

 

12.2

%

 

 

11.8

%

 

 

11.0

%

*Non-GAAP financial measure; A reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included in the Company's Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Supplement.

FBK - ER

MEDIA CONTACT:

Jeanie M. Rittenberry

615-313-8328

jrittenberry@firstbankonline.com

www.firstbankonline.com

FINANCIAL CONTACT:

Michael Mettee

615-564-1212

mmettee@firstbankonline.com

investorrelations@firstbankonline.com

Source: FB Financial Corporation

FAQ

What was FB Financial Corporation's net income for Q4 2023?

FB Financial Corporation reported a net income of $29.4 million for Q4 2023.

What is the ticker symbol for FB Financial Corporation?

The ticker symbol for FB Financial Corporation is FBK.

What was the company's net interest margin for Q4 2023?

The company's net interest margin increased to 3.46% for Q4 2023.

What was the percentage change in the company's book value per common share from the previous quarter?

The company's book value per common share increased by 23.6% from the previous quarter.

What was the core noninterest income for the fourth quarter of 2023?

Core noninterest income was $18.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

What was the company's provision expense for credit losses during the fourth quarter?

The company recorded a provision expense of $3.1 million during the fourth quarter related to loans HFI.

What was the company's nonperforming loans HFI as a percentage of total loans HFI for Q4 2023?

Nonperforming loans HFI as a percentage of total loans HFI increased to 0.65% for Q4 2023.

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