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FFB Bancorp Earns $8.56 million, or $2.69 per Diluted Share, for Third Quarter 2024

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FFB Bancorp (OTCQX: FFBB), parent company of FFB Bank, reported a net income of $8.56 million, or $2.69 per diluted share, for Q3 2024, up 6% from Q2 2024 but down 3% from Q3 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net income was $24.43 million, compared to $25.99 million for the same period in 2023.

Key highlights include a 14% increase in gross revenue to $25.40 million and a 16% rise in total assets to $1.51 billion compared to Q3 2023. The total loan portfolio grew 11% to $998.22 million, and total deposits increased 14% to $1.29 billion. Shareholder equity rose 45% to $163.64 million, with a book value per share of $51.51.

The net interest margin contracted by 9 basis points to 5.11%, while non-interest income increased 18% to $7.62 million. Non-interest expenses rose 28% to $12.74 million, primarily due to higher salaries and employee benefits. The efficiency ratio was 50.16%, and the adjusted efficiency ratio was 44.75%.

FFB Bancorp also launched the first phase of a new CFT/AML/Fraud monitoring system, aimed at enhancing transaction monitoring capabilities.

FFB Bancorp (OTCQX: FFBB), la società madre di FFB Bank, ha riportato un utile netto di 8,56 milioni di dollari, ovvero 2,69 dollari per azione diluita, per il terzo trimestre del 2024, con un aumento del 6% rispetto al secondo trimestre del 2024 ma in calo del 3% rispetto al terzo trimestre del 2023. Nei nove mesi terminati il 30 settembre 2024, l'utile netto è stato di 24,43 milioni di dollari, rispetto ai 25,99 milioni di dollari dello stesso periodo del 2023.

Tra i punti salienti, si segnala un incremento del 14% nel fatturato lordo, che ha raggiunto i 25,40 milioni di dollari, e un aumento del 16% nel totale degli attivi, saliti a 1,51 miliardi di dollari rispetto al terzo trimestre del 2023. Il portafoglio prestiti totale è cresciuto dell'11% a 998,22 milioni di dollari, e i depositi totali sono aumentati del 14% a 1,29 miliardi di dollari. Il patrimonio netto degli azionisti è aumentato del 45% a 163,64 milioni di dollari, con un valore contabile per azione di 51,51 dollari.

Il margine di interesse netto si è contratto di 9 punti base, attestandosi al 5,11%, mentre il reddito non derivante da interessi è aumentato del 18% a 7,62 milioni di dollari. Le spese non derivanti da interessi sono aumentate del 28% a 12,74 milioni di dollari, principalmente a causa dell'aumento degli stipendi e dei benefici per i dipendenti. Il rapporto di efficienza era del 50,16%, mentre il rapporto di efficienza rettificato era del 44,75%.

FFB Bancorp ha inoltre lanciato la prima fase di un nuovo sistema di monitoraggio CFT/AML/Fraude, progettato per migliorare le capacità di monitoraggio delle transazioni.

FFB Bancorp (OTCQX: FFBB), la empresa matriz de FFB Bank, reportó una utilidad neta de $8.56 millones, o $2.69 por acción diluida, para el tercer trimestre de 2024, un aumento del 6% respecto al segundo trimestre de 2024, pero una disminución del 3% en comparación con el tercer trimestre de 2023. Durante los nueve meses que terminaron el 30 de septiembre de 2024, la utilidad neta fue de $24.43 millones, en comparación con los $25.99 millones del mismo período en 2023.

Los aspectos más destacados incluyen un aumento del 14% en los ingresos brutos, alcanzando los $25.40 millones, y un crecimiento del 16% en los activos totales hasta $1.51 mil millones en comparación con el tercer trimestre de 2023. La cartera total de préstamos creció un 11% hasta alcanzar los $998.22 millones, y los depósitos totales aumentaron un 14% hasta $1.29 mil millones. El patrimonio neto de los accionistas creció un 45% hasta los $163.64 millones, con un valor en libros por acción de $51.51.

El margen de interés neto se contrajo en 9 puntos básicos hasta el 5.11%, mientras que los ingresos no derivados de intereses aumentaron un 18% hasta $7.62 millones. Los gastos no relacionados con intereses crecieron un 28% hasta $12.74 millones, principalmente debido a salarios más altos y beneficios para empleados. La ratio de eficiencia fue del 50.16%, y la ratio de eficiencia ajustada fue del 44.75%.

FFB Bancorp también lanzó la primera fase de un nuevo sistema de monitoreo CFT/AML/Fraude, con el objetivo de mejorar las capacidades de monitoreo de transacciones.

FFB Bancorp (OTCQX: FFBB), FFB Bank의 모회사,는 2024년 3분기에 856만 달러의 순이익, 즉 희석주당 2.69달러를 보고했습니다. 이는 2024년 2분기 대비 6% 증가했지만 2023년 3분기 대비 3% 감소한 수치입니다. 2024년 9개월 동안의 순이익은 2443만 달러로, 2023년 같은 기간의 2599만 달러와 비교됩니다.

주요 하이라이트로는 총 매출이 14% 증가하여 2540만 달러에 달하고, 총 자산이 16% 증가하여 15억 1000만 달러에 달했습니다. 총 대출 포트폴리오는 11% 증가하여 9억 9822만 달러에 이르고, 총 예금은 14% 증가하여 12억 9000만 달러에 이릅니다. 주주 자본은 45% 증가하여 1억 6364만 달러에 이르며, 주당 장부 가치는 51.51달러입니다.

순이자 마진은 9 베이시스 포인트 감소하여 5.11%로 떨어졌고, 비이자 소득은 18% 증가하여 762만 달러에 달했습니다. 비이자 비용은 28% 증가하여 1274만 달러에 이르며, 이는 주로 높은 급여와 직원 복리후생 때문입니다. 효율성 비율은 50.16%였고, 조정된 효율성 비율은 44.75%였습니다.

FFB Bancorp는 거래 모니터링 기능 향상을 목표로 하는 새로운 CFT/AML/사기 모니터링 시스템의 첫 번째 단계를 출시했습니다.

FFB Bancorp (OTCQX: FFBB), la société mère de FFB Bank, a rapporté un bénéfice net de 8,56 millions de dollars, soit 2,69 dollars par action diluée, pour le troisième trimestre 2024, en hausse de 6 % par rapport au deuxième trimestre 2024, mais en baisse de 3 % par rapport au troisième trimestre 2023. Pour les neuf mois se terminant le 30 septembre 2024, le bénéfice net était de 24,43 millions de dollars, contre 25,99 millions de dollars pour la même période en 2023.

Parmi les points clés, on note une augmentation de 14 % des revenus bruts, atteignant 25,40 millions de dollars et une hausse de 16 % des actifs totaux, qui s'élevés à 1,51 milliard de dollars par rapport au troisième trimestre 2023. Le portefeuille de prêts total a crû de 11 % pour atteindre 998,22 millions de dollars, et les dépôts totaux ont augmenté de 14 % pour atteindre 1,29 milliard de dollars. Les fonds propres des actionnaires ont augmenté de 45 % pour atteindre 163,64 millions de dollars, avec une valeur comptable par action de 51,51 dollars.

La marge d'intérêt nette s'est réduite de 9 points de base, atteignant 5,11%, tandis que les revenus non liés aux intérêts ont augmenté de 18 % pour atteindre 7,62 millions de dollars. Les dépenses non liées aux intérêts ont augmenté de 28 % pour atteindre 12,74 millions de dollars, principalement en raison de l'augmentation des salaires et des avantages pour les employés. Le ratio d'efficacité était de 50,16 %, et le ratio d'efficacité ajusté était de 44,75 %.

FFB Bancorp a également lancé la première phase d'un nouveau système de surveillance CFT/AML/Fraude, destiné à améliorer les capacités de surveillance des transactions.

FFB Bancorp (OTCQX: FFBB), die Muttergesellschaft der FFB Bank, berichtete für das dritte Quartal 2024 einen Nettoertrag von 8,56 Millionen Dollar, was 2,69 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie entspricht. Dies stellt einen Anstieg von 6 % im Vergleich zum zweiten Quartal 2024 dar, aber einen Rückgang von 3 % im Vergleich zum dritten Quartal 2023. Für die neun Monate bis zum 30. September 2024 betrug der Nettoertrag 24,43 Millionen Dollar, verglichen mit 25,99 Millionen Dollar im gleichen Zeitraum 2023.

Zu den wichtigsten Punkten gehört ein Anstieg des Bruttoumsatzes um 14 % auf 25,40 Millionen Dollar und ein Anstieg der Gesamtlassets um 16 % auf 1,51 Milliarden Dollar im Vergleich zum dritten Quartal 2023. Das gesamte Kreditportfolio wuchs um 11 % auf 998,22 Millionen Dollar, und die Gesamteinlagen stiegen um 14 % auf 1,29 Milliarden Dollar. Das Eigenkapital der Aktionäre stieg um 45 % auf 163,64 Millionen Dollar, mit einem Buchwert pro Aktie von 51,51 Dollar.

Die Nettozinsspanne verringerte sich um 9 Basispunkte auf 5,11 %, während die Nettozinseinkünfte um 18 % auf 7,62 Millionen Dollar stiegen. Die Nichtzinsaufwendungen nahmen um 28 % auf 12,74 Millionen Dollar zu, hauptsächlich aufgrund höherer Gehälter und Mitarbeiterleistungen. Die Effizienzquote betrug 50,16 %, und die bereinigte Effizienzquote lag bei 44,75 %.

FFB Bancorp hat auch die erste Phase eines neuen CFT/AML/Betrugsüberwachungssystems gestartet, das darauf abzielt, die Transaktionsüberwachungsfunktionen zu verbessern.

Positive
  • Net income for Q3 2024 increased by 6% from the previous quarter.
  • Gross revenue rose 14% to $25.40 million compared to Q3 2023.
  • Total assets increased by 16% to $1.51 billion year-over-year.
  • Total loan portfolio grew 11% to $998.22 million.
  • Total deposits increased by 14% to $1.29 billion.
  • Shareholder equity rose 45% to $163.64 million.
  • Non-interest income increased 18% to $7.62 million.
Negative
  • Net income decreased by 3% compared to Q3 2023.
  • Net interest margin contracted by 9 basis points to 5.11%.
  • Non-interest expenses increased 28% to $12.74 million.
  • The efficiency ratio worsened to 50.16% from 44.73% a year ago.

FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FFB Bancorp (the “Company”) (OTCQX: FFBB) the parent company of FFB Bank (the “Bank”) today reported net income of $8.56 million, or $2.69 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 6% from the $8.08 million, or $2.54 per diluted share, reported for the second quarter of 2024. The Bank reported $8.87 million, or $2.79 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net income was $24.43 million, or $7.69 per diluted share, compared to $25.99 million, or $8.18 per diluted share, for the same period in 2023. All results are unaudited.

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights: As of, or for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2023:

  • Pre-tax, pre-provision income increased 3% to $12.67 million.
  • Net income decreased 3% to $8.56 million.
  • Return on average equity (“ROAE”) was 21.11%.
  • Return on average assets (“ROAA”) was 2.31%.
  • Net interest margin contracted 9 basis points to 5.11% from 5.20% a year earlier.
  • Gross revenue (net interest income, before the provision for credit losses, plus non-interest income) increased 14% to $25.40 million.
  • Total assets increased 16% to $1.51 billion.
  • Total portfolio of loans increased 11% to $998.22 million.
  • Total deposits increased 14% to $1.29 billion.
  • Shareholder equity increased 45% to $163.64 million.
  • Book value per common share increased 45% to $51.51.
  • The Company’s tangible common equity ratio was 10.82%, while the Bank’s regulatory leverage capital ratio was 14.35%, and the total risk-based capital ratio was 21.09% at September 30, 2024.

"The third quarter of 2024 reflects growth in revenues of 3% compared to the previous quarter and 14% compared to the same quarter a year ago,” said Steve Miller, President & CEO. “During the quarter, we also saw strong loan and core deposit growth. In addition, we were able to maintain our favorable deposit mix with non interest-bearing deposits representing 64.2% of total deposits. We expect to continue to see steady growth as we close out 2024."

“During the third quarter we went live with the first of several phases of a new CFT/AML/Fraud monitoring system. Phase 1 of the new system covers both the core bank and merchant processing related payment flows. Future phases will monitor front-end card transactions for all of our ISO partners and eventually will work in conjunction with our core banking system to give us a real-time look at transaction monitoring. This is a scalable solution that will grow with the bank.”

Results of Operations

Quarter ended September 30, 2024:

Operating revenue, consisting of net interest income before the provision for credit losses and non-interest income, increased 14% to $25.40 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $22.29 million for the third quarter a year ago, and increased 3% from $24.73 million from the second quarter of 2024.

Net interest income, before the provision for credit losses, increased 11% to $17.79 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $15.98 million for the same quarter a year ago, and increased 3% from $17.31 million from last quarter. “The increase in net interest income during the third quarter was driven by loan growth, partially offset by continued pressure on deposit rates and higher costs related to interest bearing deposit accounts,” said Bhavneet Gill, Chief Financial Officer.

The Company’s net interest margin (“NIM”) decreased by 9 basis points to 5.11% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 5.20% for the third quarter of 2023, and decreased 20 basis points from 5.31% for the preceding quarter. “Our yield on earning assets decreased 25 basis points in the third quarter primarily from the impact of the increase in average assets which grew $70 million in the quarter and a slight reduction in yields on the loan and investment portfolios. However, that decrease was partially offset by a 6 basis point decrease in the cost to fund earning assets. Additionally, average non-interest bearing deposits increased $63.22 million quarter over quarter,” noted Gill.

The yield on earning assets was 6.15% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 5.99% for the third quarter a year ago, and 6.40% for the previous quarter. The cost to fund earning assets decreased to 1.04% for the third quarter of 2024 compared to 1.10% for the preceding quarter, increased from 0.80% for the same quarter a year earlier.

Total non-interest income was $7.62 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $6.32 million for the third quarter of 2023, and $7.42 million for the preceding quarter. The increase in non-interest income, from the third quarter of 2023, was driven by an increase in merchant services revenue and additional gain on the sale of loans and investments.

Merchant services revenue increased 18% to $5.57 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $4.71 million from the third quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher seasonal volume. Merchant services revenue decreased from $6.07 million when compared to the second quarter of 2024.

Merchant ISO Processing Volumes (in thousands)
SourceQ3 2023Q4 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024
ISO Partner Sponsorship$3,491,321$3,812,386$3,763,289$4,391,365$4,556,868
FFB Payments- Sub-ISO Merchants 12,382 20,992 19,370 24,414 24,661
FFB Payments - Direct Merchants 61,987 93,443 77,349 76,059 64,512
Total volume$3,565,690$3,926,821$3,860,008$4,491,838$4,646,041
           


Merchant ISO Processing Revenues (in thousands)
Source of RevenueQ3 2023Q4 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024
Net Revenue*:     
ISO Partner Sponsorship$2,169$1,916$2,183$2,156$2,284
      
Gross Revenue:     
FFB Payments- Sub-ISO Merchants 466 539 672 795 810
FFB Payments - Direct Merchants 2,078 2,693 3,213 3,117 2,476
  2,544 3,232 3,885 3,912 3,286
Gross Expense:     
FFB Payments- Sub-ISO Merchants 361 455 518 675 723
FFB Payments - Direct Merchants 1,428 1,720 1,842 1,989 1,766
  1,789 2,175 2,360 2,664 2,489
Net Revenue:     
FFB Payments- Sub-ISO Merchants 105 84 154 120 87
FFB Payments - Direct Merchants 650 973 1,371 1,128 710
FFB Payments Net Revenue 755 1,057 1,525 1,248 797
Net Merchant Services Income:$2,924$2,973$3,708$3,404$3,081

*ISO Partnership Sponsorship is recognized net of expense in Merchant Services Income. FFB Payments revenues are recognized gross in Merchant Services Income and Merchant Services expenses are recognized in Non-Interest Expense.

Total deposit fee income increased 11% to $837,000 for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $757,000 for the third quarter of 2023, and decreased 1% from $847,000 for the preceding quarter.

There was a $636,000 gain on sale of loans during the third quarter of 2024, compared to a gain on sale of loans of $406,000 during the third quarter 2023, and a gain on sale of loans of $509,000 in the previous quarter. There was a gain on sale of investments of $16,000 during the third quarter of 2024, compared to no activity during the third quarter 2023, and a $459,000 loss in the previous quarter. “We monitor the sale of loans and investment securities and manage concentrations accordingly. During the third quarter, we took advantage of an opportunity to buy back and redeem $1.75 million in FFB Bancorp subordinated debt securities at a 15% discount, recognizing a gain of $256,000. Additionally, we sold $11.01 million in SBA loans during the quarter,” added Gill.

Non-interest expense increased 28% to $12.74 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $9.97 million for the third quarter 2023, and decreased 4% from $13.29 million from the previous quarter.

“During 2024 we have made intentional investments in people and technology to ensure that the bank can efficiently scale moving forward, and specifically to support our payment ecosystem, product development, and regional expansion initiatives. During the third quarter, we hired a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer with an extensive background in both bank operations and bank regulatory framework. This key role further strengthens our leadership team and reinforces our focus on maintaining a robust legal and regulatory framework. In addition, we recently initiated an in-depth review of our merchant services business to assess its alignment with our overall risk appetite, given the significant growth in this area, ” said Miller.

Full-time employees increased to 163 at September 30, 2024, compared to 127 full-time employees a year earlier, and 157 full-time employees from the previous quarter. As a result of the increased headcount, salaries and employee benefits increased 29% to $6.47 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $5.02 million for the third quarter of 2023. Total salaries and employee benefits decreased 4% from $6.72 million in the previous quarter.

Occupancy and equipment expenses decreased 20% from a year ago, representing 3% of non-interest expense, and decreased 14% from the preceding quarter. Other operating expense increased 26% to $3.40 million from a year earlier and decreased 2% from the linked quarter. Increases in data processing expense, software licenses and subscriptions, professional fees, and marketing expense were all primary drivers of the year-over-year increase. Merchant operating expense totaled $2.49 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $1.79 million for the third quarter of 2023 and $2.66 million for the preceding quarter. The change in merchant operating expense is attributed to fluctuations in volume and revenue for the FFB Payments lines of business. Merchant operating expenses include interchange fees, chargebacks, partnership fees, and other card brand fees.

The efficiency ratio was 50.16% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 44.73% for the same quarter a year ago, and 52.74% for the preceding quarter. The efficiency ratio can fluctuate period over period based on changes in merchant services gross revenues and associated expenses. The Company also calculates an adjusted efficiency ratio where the merchant services gross expense, which is included in non-interest expense, is netted against merchant services revenue in non-interest income. The adjusted efficiency ratio was 44.75% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 39.91% for the same quarter a year ago, and 47.15% for the linked quarter.

Nine months ended September 30, 2024:

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, operating revenue increased 11% to $73.74 million, compared to $66.27 million for the same period in 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net interest income before the provision for credit losses increased 9% to $51.23 million, compared to $47.15 million for the same period in 2023. The increase in revenue is attributed to growth in the loan portfolio and higher asset yields, partially offset by an increase in interest bearing liabilities and cost of funds. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the yield on earning assets was 6.06% compared to 5.78% for the same period in 2023, while the cost to fund earning assets was 1.02% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 0.67% for the same period in 2023.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, non-interest income increased 18% to $22.51 million compared to $19.12 million for the same period in 2023. Deposit fee income increased 15% to $2.48 million resulting from growth in business demand deposit accounts. The year-over-year growth in non-interest income was also largely attributable to the decrease in loss on sale of investments and an increase in merchant services revenue.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, operating expenses increased by 31% to $38.72 million from $29.56 million for the same period in 2023. Salaries and employee benefits expense increased 36% to $19.78 million as a result of the increase in FTE. Other operating expenses increased 35% to $10.24 million due to higher education, travel, marketing, professional fees, and technology related expenses.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the efficiency ratio was 51.93%, compared to 43.28% for the same period ended September 30, 2023. The adjusted efficiency ratio was 46.55%, compared to 37.67% for the same period ended September 30, 2023.

Balance Sheet Review

Total assets increased 16% to $1.51 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $1.31 billion at September 30, 2023, and increased 5% from $1.44 billion at June 30, 2024.

The total portfolio of loans increased 11%, or $100.48 million, to $998.22 million, compared to $897.75 million at September 30, 2023, and increased $28.46 million, from $969.76 million at June 30, 2024.

Commercial real estate loans increased 15% year-over-year to $613.74 million, representing 61% of total loans at September 30, 2024. The CRE portfolio includes approximately $235.17 million in multi-family loans originated by the Southern California team that the Company may consider selling at some point in the future for liquidity and concentration management. The multi-family portfolio includes $43.15 million in short-term bridge loans for transitional projects of multi-family properties. The short-term bridge loans are conservatively underwritten with minimum DSCR and liquidity requirements. Approximately 35.8% of the current bridge loan portfolio will mature during the fourth quarter of 2024 to roll off or get refinanced and sold. The bank continues to market our bridge loan product in a more measured approach, keeping to our conservative underwriting standards. The real estate construction and land development loan portfolio decreased 57% from a year ago to $34.09 million, representing 3% of total loans, while residential RE 1-4 family loans totaled $18.04 million, or 2% of loans, at September 30, 2024.

The commercial and industrial (C&I) portfolio increased 14% to $238.63 million, at September 30, 2024, compared to $209.38 million a year earlier, and increased 3% from $232.79 million at June 30, 2024. C&I loans represented 24% of total loans at September 30, 2024. Agriculture loans represented 9% of the loan portfolio at September 30, 2024. At September 30, 2024, the SBA, USDA, and other government agencies guaranteed loans totaled $58.99 million, or 5.9% of the loan portfolio.

Investment securities totaled $345.43 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $290.01 million a year earlier, and remained relatively flat compared to $345.49 million at June 30, 2024. The investment portfolio consists of mortgage-backed and municipal securities, both tax exempt and taxable, treasury securities as well as other domestic debt. At September 30, 2024, the Company had a net unrealized loss position on its investment securities portfolio of $18.11 million, compared to a net unrealized loss of $26.58 million at June 30, 2024. The Company’s investment securities portfolio had an effective duration of 5.19 years at September 30, 2024, compared to 5.39 years at June 30, 2024.

Total deposits increased 14%, or $154.90 million, to $1.29 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $1.13 billion from a year earlier, and increased 10% from $1.17 billion at June 30, 2024. The quarter over quarter increase in deposit balances is primarily attributed to an increase in non-interest bearing deposits. Non-interest bearing demand deposits increased 12% to $826.71 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $737.37 million at September 30, 2023, and increased 13% from $731.03 million at June 30, 2024. Non-interest bearing demand deposits represented 64% of total deposits at September 30, 2024. Included in non-interest bearing deposits are $90.5 million from ISO partners for merchant reserves, $156.4 million from ISO partners for settlement, and $9.1 million in ISO partner operating accounts. These deposits represent 31.0% of non-interest bearing deposits and 19.9% of total deposits.

There were no short-term borrowings at September 30, 2024, compared to $68.00 million in borrowings at June 30, 2024, and no borrowings at September 30, 2023. The Company primarily utilizes FHLB advances and the Federal Reserve discount window for short-term borrowings. The following table summarizes the Company's primary and secondary sources of liquidity which were available at September 30, 2024:

Liquidity Source (in thousands)September 30, 2024June 30, 2024
   
Cash and cash equivalents$116,875$73,319
Unpledged investment securities, fair value 116,784 114,090
FHLB advance capacity 288,943 235,906
Federal Reserve discount window capacity 166,482 171,065
Correspondent bank unsecured lines of credit 91,500 91,500
 $780,584$685,880
     

The total primary and secondary liquidity of $780.58 million at September 30, 2024 represents an increase of $94.7 million in primary and secondary liquidity quarter over quarter.

Shareholders’ equity increased 45% to $163.64 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $112.89 million from a year ago, and grew 10% from $148.64 million at June 30, 2024. Book value per common share increased 45% to $51.51, at September 30, 2024, compared to $35.50 at September 30, 2023, and increased 10% from $46.79 at June 30, 2024. The Company has a program to repurchase up to $7.5 million of its outstanding common stock. The timing of purchases will depend on certain factors including, but not limited to, performance of the Company's stock price, general market and economic conditions, applicable legal and regulatory requirements, availability of funds, and other relevant factors. The stock repurchase program may be carried out through open-market purchases or privately negotiated transactions. For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, no shares were repurchased.

“The tangible common equity ratio was 10.82% at September 30, 2024, compared to 8.63% a year earlier, and 10.30% at June 30, 2024,” stated Gill. “Our tangible common equity and book value increased during the quarter as a result of quarterly net income and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCI") related to the investment portfolio.”

At the Bank level, unrealized losses and gains reflected in AOCI are not included in regulatory capital. As a result, Tier-1 capital at the Bank for regulatory purposes was $210.40 million at quarter end excluding the unrealized loss. The regulatory leverage capital ratio was 14.35% for the current quarter, while the total risk-based capital ratio was 21.09%, exceeding regulatory minimums to be considered well-capitalized.

Asset Quality

Nonperforming assets increased to $12.82 million, or 0.85% of total assets, at September 30, 2024, compared to $11.25 million, or 0.78% of total assets, from the preceding quarter. Of the $12.82 million nonperforming loans, $9.82 million are covered by SBA guarantees. Total delinquent loans increased to $3.37 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $2.27 million at June 30, 2024. The increase in nonperforming assets was primarily attributed to the SBA loans originated by the Bank.

Past due loans 30-60 days were $1.65 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $1.05 million at June 30, 2024, and $321,000 at September 30, 2023. There were $1.39 million past due loans from 60-90 days at September 30, 2024, compared to $175,000 at June 30, 2024 and no past due loans from 60-90 days a year earlier. Past due loans 90+ days at quarter end totaled $322,000 at September 30, 2024, compared to $1.38 million, at September 30, 2023. Of the $3.37 million in past due loans at September 30, 2024, $3.05 million were purchased government guaranteed loans, which are guaranteed by the SBA for the full payment of the principal plus interest.

Delinquent Loan SummaryOrganic

Purchased Govt.
Guaranteed

Total

(in thousands)
    
Delinquent accruing loans 30-59 days$313$1,341$1,654
Delinquent accruing loans 60-89 days 1 1,389 1,390
Delinquent accruing loans 90+ days  322 322
Total delinquent accruing loans$314$3,052$3,366
    
Non-Accrual Loan SummaryOrganic

Purchased Govt.
Guaranteed

Total

(in thousands)
    
Loans on non-accrual$12,821$$12,821
Non-accrual loans with SBA guarantees 9,818  9,818
Net Bank exposure to non-accrual loans$3,003$$3,003
       

There was a $762,000 provision for credit losses in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $152,000 provision for credit losses in the third quarter a year ago, and a $291,000 provision for credit losses booked in the second quarter of 2024.

"We watch the SBA portfolio very closely since rates have increased so rapidly over the last two years, putting pressure on borrowers. A majority of the loans within the portfolio are floating rate loans where borrowers will begin to see some payment relief as interest rates fall. The interest rates on these loans are tied to WSJ Prime and reset quarterly,” added Miller. “A portion of the portfolio consists of fully guaranteed loans the Company has purchased, as well as organic SBA and USDA loans the Bank has originated. When the effect of these guarantees is considered relative to the loan portfolio, the ratio of allowance for credit losses to the total, non-guaranteed, loan portfolio was 1.22%, as of September 30, 2024, and our total non-guaranteed exposure on these SBA loans is $39.07 million spread over 214 loans.”

“We incurred net recoveries of $4,000 during the current quarter, compared to $71,000 net charge offs in the third quarter a year ago, and $31,000 in net recoveries in the preceding quarter,” said Miller. “Our loan portfolio increased 11% from a year ago with commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans representing 61% of the total loan portfolio. Within the CRE portfolio, there are $49.29 million in loans for CRE office as shown in the table below. Since the majority of our CRE office exposure is concentrated in the Central Valley, we are experiencing less volatility than city center CRE markets. Our credit metrics remain strong as we continue to maintain conservative underwriting standards.”

(in thousands)CRE Office Exposure of September 30, 2024
RegionOwner-OccupiedNon-Owner OccupiedTotal
Central Valley$24,306$14,447$38,753
Southern California 2,290 355 2,645
Other California 3,314 4,041 7,355
Total California 29,910 18,843 48,753
Out of California  534 534
Total CRE Office$29,910$19,377$49,287
       

The ratio of allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.15% at September 30, 2024, compared to 1.10% a year earlier and 1.11% at June 30, 2024.

About FFB Bancorp

FFB Bancorp, formerly Communities First Financial Corporation, a bank holding company established in 2014, is the parent company of FFB Bank, founded in 2005 in Fresno, California. As a leading SBA Lender in California’s Central Valley and one of the few direct acquiring banks in the United States, FFB Bank offers clients a range of personal and business checking accounts, payment processes, and loan programs. Among the Bank’s awards and accomplishments, it was ranked #1 on American Banker’s list of the Top 20 Publicly Traded Banks under $2 Billion in Assets for 2024. For 2022, the Bank was also ranked by S&P Global as the #18 best performing community bank under $3 billion in assets. The Company has also received recognition as part of the OTCQX Best 50 Companies for 2019, 2023, and 2024. For additional information, you can visit the Company’s website at www.ffb.bank or by contacting a representative at 559-439-0200.

Forward Looking Statements

This earnings release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. The forward-looking statements are based on managements’ expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, the Company’s ability to effectively execute its business plans; changes in general economic and financial market conditions; changes in interest rates; and, in particular, actions taken by the Federal Reserve to try and control inflation; changes in the competitive environment; continuing consolidation in the financial services industry; new litigation or changes in existing litigation; losses, customer bankruptcy, claims and assessments; changes in banking regulations or other regulatory or legislative requirements affecting the Company’s business; international developments; and changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect events or circumstances after today, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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For the Quarter Ended: Year to Date as of:
September
30, 2024
 June 30,
2024
 September
30, 2023
 September
30, 2024
 September
30, 2023
BALANCE SHEET- ENDING BALANCES:         
Total assets$1,512,241  $1,443,723  $1,308,866     
Total portfolio loans 998,222   969,764   897,746     
Investment securities 345,428   345,491   290,011     
Total deposits 1,286,949   1,168,957   1,132,045     
Shareholders equity, net 163,635   148,640   112,892     
          
INCOME STATEMENT DATA         
Gross revenue 25,403   24,729   22,290   73,743   66,273 
Operating expense 12,735   13,285   9,971   38,721   29,560 
Pre-tax, pre-provision income 12,668   11,444   12,319   35,022   36,713 
Net income after tax 8,563   8,076   8,872   24,429   25,993 
          
SHARE DATA         
Basic earnings per share$2.70  $2.54  $2.79  $7.70  $8.18 
Fully diluted EPS$2.69  $2.54  $2.79  $7.69  $8.18 
Book value per common share$51.51  $46.79  $35.50     
Common shares outstanding 3,176,974   3,176,611   3,179,633     
Fully diluted shares 3,177,745   3,177,935   3,175,272     
FFBB - Stock price$90.50  $89.00  $68.98     
          
RATIOS         
Return on average assets 2.31%  2.31%  2.72%  2.25%  2.66%
Return on average equity 21.11%  22.89%  30.99%  20.96%  32.80%
Efficiency ratio 50.16%  52.74%  44.73%  51.93%  43.28%
Adjusted efficiency ratio 44.75%  47.15%  39.91%  46.55%  37.67%
Yield on earning assets 6.15%  6.40%  5.99%  6.06%  5.78%
Yield on investment securities 4.48%  4.60%  4.53%  4.35%  4.36%
Yield on portfolio loans 6.87%  6.89%  6.51%  6.65%  6.32%
Cost to fund earning assets 1.04%  1.10%  0.80%  1.02%  0.67%
Cost of interest-bearing deposits 2.83%  2.75%  2.16%  2.62%  1.69%
Net Interest Margin 5.11%  5.31%  5.20%  5.04%  5.11%
Equity to assets 10.82%  10.30%  8.63%    
Net loan to deposit ratio 77.57%  82.96%  79.30%    
Full time equivalent employees 163   157   127     
          
BALANCE SHEET- AVERAGES         
Total assets 1,477,259   1,407,255   1,296,055   1,451,644   1,308,612 
Total portfolio loans 982,152   954,871   871,931   978,599   864,572 
Investment securities 343,096   334,416   300,285   343,849   320,187 
Total deposits 1,254,343   1,199,124   1,118,875   1,232,482   1,134,056 
Shareholders equity, net 161,363   141,881   113,578   155,651   105,948 
                    


Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)September 30, 2024
 June 30, 2024
 September 30, 2023
(in thousands)  
ASSETS     
Cash and due from banks$78,404  $46,477  $10,372 
Interest bearing deposits in banks 38,471   26,842   60,369 
CDs in other banks 1,730   1,683   2,136 
Investment securities 345,428   345,491   290,011 
Loans held for sale        
      
Construction & land development 34,090   79,132   78,414 
Residential RE 1-4 family 18,036   17,439   16,759 
Commercial real estate 613,735   562,548   534,817 
Agriculture 92,378   77,518   58,319 
Commercial and industrial 238,628   232,786   209,376 
Consumer and other 1,355   341   61 
Portfolio loans 998,222   969,764   897,746 
Deferred fees & discounts (4,564)  (4,106)  (3,542)
Allowance for credit losses (11,491)  (10,749)  (9,896)
Loans, net 982,167   954,909   884,308 
      
Non-marketable equity investments 8,890   8,440   7,131 
Cash value of life insurance 12,305   12,211   11,941 
Accrued interest and other assets 44,846   47,670   42,598 
Total assets $1,512,241  $1,443,723  $1,308,866 
      
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     
Non-interest bearing deposits$826,708  $731,030  $737,366 
Interest checking 84,931   75,907   73,375 
Savings 52,860   51,052   56,928 
Money market 195,366   184,495   156,668 
Certificates of deposits 127,084   126,473   107,708 
Total deposits 1,286,949   1,168,957   1,132,045 
Short-term borrowings    68,000    
Long-term debt 37,967   39,678   39,560 
Other liabilities 23,690   18,448   24,369 
Total liabilities  1,348,606   1,295,083   1,195,974 
      
Common stock 37,931   37,430   35,875 
Retained earnings 138,419   129,856   106,426 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (12,715)  (18,646)  (29,409)
Shareholders' equity  163,635   148,640   112,892 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,512,241  $1,443,723  $1,308,866 



Consolidated Income Statement (unaudited)Quarter ended: Year ended:
(in thousands)September
30, 2024
 June 30,
2024
 September
30, 2023
 September
30, 2024
 September
30, 2023
          
INTEREST INCOME:         
Loan interest income$16,971 $16,354  $14,303 $48,697  $40,893 
Investment income 3,862  3,823   3,431  11,197   10,441 
Int. on fed funds & CDs in other banks 384  316   534  956   1,744 
Dividends from non-marketable equity 187  394   166  710   249 
Total interest income 21,404  20,887   18,434  61,560   53,327 
          
INTEREST EXPENSE:         
Int. on deposits 3,077  3,008   1,966  8,603   4,391 
Int. on short-term borrowings 76  109   29  334   392 
Int. on long-term debt 464  464   464  1,393   1,393 
Total interest expense 3,617  3,581   2,459  10,330   6,176 
Net interest income 17,787  17,306   15,975  51,230   47,151 
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES 762  291   152  1,432   981 
Net interest income after provision 17,025  17,015   15,823  49,798   46,170 
          
NON-INTEREST INCOME:         
Total deposit fee income 837  847   757  2,480   2,150 
Debit / credit card interchange income 183  186   160  536   453 
Merchant services income 5,570  6,068   4,713  17,706   16,106 
Gain on sale of loans 636  509   406  1,597   1,443 
Gain (loss) on sale of investments 16  (459)    (817)  (2,028)
Other operating income 374  272   279  1,011   998 
Total non-interest income 7,616  7,423   6,315  22,513   19,122 
          
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:         
Salaries & employee benefits 6,469  6,724   5,022  19,775   14,564 
Occupancy expense 376  437   468  1,195   1,241 
Merchant services operating expense 2,489  2,664   1,789  7,512   6,145 
Other operating expense 3,401  3,460   2,692  10,239   7,610 
Total non-interest expense 12,735  13,285   9,971  38,721   29,560 
          
Income before provision for income tax 11,906  11,153   12,167  33,590   35,732 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 3,343  3,077   3,295  9,161   9,739 
Net income$8,563 $8,076  $8,872 $24,429  $25,993 


        

ASSET QUALITYSeptember 30,
2024

 June 30,
2024

 September 30,
2023

(in thousands)  
Delinquent accruing loans 30-60 days$1,654  $1,046  $321 
Delinquent accruing loans 60-90 days 1,390   175    
Delinquent accruing loans 90+ days 322   1,052   1,379 
Total delinquent accruing loans$3,366  $2,273  $1,700 
      
Loans on non-accrual$12,821  $11,250  $6,027 
Other real estate owned        
Nonperforming assets$12,821  $11,250  $6,027 
      
Delinquent 30-60 / Total Loans 0.17%  0.11%  0.04%
Delinquent 60-90 / Total Loans 0.14%  0.02%  %
Delinquent 90+ / Total Loans 0.03%  0.11%  0.15%
Delinquent Loans / Total Loans 0.34%  0.23%  0.19%
Non-accrual / Total Loans 1.28%  1.16%  0.67%
Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.85%  0.78%  0.46%
      
Year-to-date charge-off activity     
Charge-offs$  $  $678 
Recoveries 35   31   72 
Net (recoveries) charge-offs$(35) $(31) $606 
Annualized net loan losses to average loans % (0.01)        %  0.09%
      
CREDIT LOSS RESERVE RATIOS:     
Allowance for credit losses$11,491  $10,749  $9,896 
      
Total loans$998,222  $969,764  $897,746 
Purchased govt. guaranteed loans$17,072  $18,141  $20,650 
Originated govt. guaranteed loans$41,918  $41,201  $34,674 
      
ACL / Total loans 1.15%  1.11%  1.10%
ACL / Loans less 100% govt. gte. loans (Purchased) 1.17%  1.13%  1.13%
ACL / Loans less all govt. guaranteed loans 1.22%  1.18%  1.17%
ACL / Total assets 0.76%  0.74%  0.76%
            


SELECT FINANCIAL TREND INFORMATION

For the Quarter Ended:
September
30, 2024
June 30,
2024
Mar. 31,
2024
Dec. 31,
2023
Sept. 30,
2023
BALANCE SHEET- PERIOD END     
Total assets$1,512,241 $1,443,723 $1,395,095 $1,364,326 $1,308,866 
Loans held for sale          
Loans held for investment 998,222  969,764  926,781  928,344  897,746 
Investment securities 345,428  345,491  328,906  326,006  290,011 
      
Non-interest bearing deposits 826,708  731,030  751,636  775,507  737,366 
Interest bearing deposits 460,241  437,927  448,893  369,663  394,679 
Total deposits 1,286,949  1,168,957  1,200,529  1,145,170  1,132,045 
Short-term borrowings   68,000    34,000   
Long-term debt 37,967  39,678  39,638  39,599  39,560 
      
Total equity 176,350  167,286  158,690  150,169  142,301 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (12,715) (18,646) (19,974) (19,469) (29,409)
Shareholders' equity 163,635  148,640  138,716  130,700  112,892 
      
QUARTERLY INCOME STATEMENT     
Interest income$21,404 $20,887 $19,268 $19,327 $18,434 
Interest expense 3,617  3,581  3,131  2,946  2,457 
Net interest income 17,787  17,306  16,137  16,381  15,977 
Non-interest income 7,616  7,423  7,373  5,924  6,313 
Gross revenue 25,403  24,729  23,510  22,305  22,290 
      
Provision for credit losses 762  291  378  769  152 
      
Non-interest expense 12,735  13,285  12,701  11,047  9,971 
Net income before tax 11,906  11,153  10,431  10,489  12,167 
Tax provision 3,343  3,077  2,741  2,924  3,295 
Net income after tax 8,563  8,076  7,690  7,565  8,872 
      
BALANCE SHEET- AVERAGE BALANCE     
Total assets$1,477,259 $1,407,255 $1,347,604 $1,341,435 $1,296,055 
Loans held for sale          
Loans held for investment 982,152  954,871  925,561  917,620  871,931 
Investment securities 343,096  334,416  315,820  294,060  300,285 
      
Non-interest bearing deposits 822,200  758,977  755,603  760,153  757,118 
Interest bearing deposits 432,143  440,147  393,514  390,288  361,758 
Total deposits 1,254,343  1,199,124  1,149,117  1,150,441  1,118,876 
Short-term borrowings   10,053  9,562  9,805  1,571 
Long-term debt 39,479  39,660  39,620  39,580  39,541 
      
Shareholders' equity 161,363  141,881  134,621  116,545  113,578 
                


Contact:Steve Miller - President & CEO
Bhavneet Gill – EVP & CFO
(559) 439-0200
  

FAQ

What were FFB Bancorp's earnings for Q3 2024?

FFB Bancorp reported net income of $8.56 million, or $2.69 per diluted share, for Q3 2024.

How did FFB Bancorp's Q3 2024 earnings compare to Q2 2024?

Net income for Q3 2024 increased by 6% from the $8.08 million reported in Q2 2024.

What was FFB Bancorp's gross revenue for Q3 2024?

FFB Bancorp's gross revenue for Q3 2024 was $25.40 million, a 14% increase compared to Q3 2023.

How much did FFB Bancorp's total assets increase in Q3 2024?

Total assets increased by 16% to $1.51 billion in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023.

What was FFB Bancorp's net interest margin in Q3 2024?

FFB Bancorp's net interest margin contracted by 9 basis points to 5.11% in Q3 2024.

How did FFB Bancorp's non-interest income perform in Q3 2024?

Non-interest income increased by 18% to $7.62 million in Q3 2024.

What were FFB Bancorp's non-interest expenses in Q3 2024?

Non-interest expenses for Q3 2024 were $12.74 million, a 28% increase from Q3 2023.

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