HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2021 and an Increase in Quarterly Dividend

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HomeTrust Bancshares (NASDAQ: HTBI) announced preliminary financial results for Q1 FY2021, revealing net income of $5.8 million, down from $8.8 million year-over-year. Diluted EPS decreased to $0.35 from $0.49, with ROA at 0.62% and ROE at 5.74%. Despite a challenging economic environment due to COVID-19, noninterest income rose by 12.8% to $8.6 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, marking a 14% increase. Loan growth was modest at $10.4 million, while the provision for credit losses was $950,000, reflecting ongoing COVID impact.

Positive

• Quarterly cash dividend increased by 14% to $0.08 per share.
• Noninterest income rose by 12.8% to $8.6 million.
• Achieved record mortgage loans originated for sale totaling $96.0 million.

Negative

• Net income decreased by 34% year-over-year to $5.8 million.
• Diluted EPS fell from $0.49 to $0.35.
• ROA and ROE decreased to 0.62% and 5.74%, respectively.
• Provision for credit losses was $950,000, indicating potential asset quality concerns.

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTBI) ("Company"), the holding company of HomeTrust Bank ("Bank"), today announced preliminary net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2021, an increase in its quarterly cash dividend, and its updated response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2020 compared to the corresponding quarter in the previous year:

• net income was $5.8 million, compared to $8.8 million;
• diluted earnings per share ("EPS") was $0.35, compared to $0.49;
• return on assets ("ROA") was 0.62%, compared to 0.99%;
• return on equity ("ROE") was 5.74%, compared to 8.57%;
• provision for credit losses was $950,000, compared to no provision;
• noninterest income increased $979,000, or 12.8% to $8.6 million from $7.7 million;
• organic net loan growth, which excludes one-to-four family loans transferred to held for sale, U.S. Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans, and purchases of home equity lines of credit, was $10.4 million, or 1.6% annualized compared to $73.0 million, or 11.3% annualized; and
• quarterly cash dividends continued at $0.07 per share totaling $1.1 million.

Earnings during the first quarter of fiscal 2021 continues to be negatively impacted by an economy weakened by COVID-19 as well as a lower interest rate margin due to the decrease in interest rates over the past year.

The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per common share, reflecting a $0.01, or 14% increase over the previous quarter's dividend. This is the second increase of the quarterly dividend since the Company initiated cash dividends in November 2018. The dividend is payable on December 3, 2020 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 19, 2020.

COVID-19 Update

Loan Programs. The Company continues to offer a variety of relief options designed to support its customers and communities, including participating in the SBA PPP. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had originated $80.8 million of PPP loans for 290 customers. Net origination fees on these loans were approximately $2.1 million which were deferred and are being accreted into interest income over the life of the loans. Due to demand exceeding its capacity, the Company partnered with a third party to process and fund additional PPP loans, which to date total $32.1 million for almost 1,000 customers. The Company also continues to work with its clients to assist them with accessing other borrowing options, including the Main Street Lending Program and other government sponsored lending programs, as appropriate.

Loan Modifications. The Company is closely monitoring the effects of COVID-19 on its loan portfolio and will continue to monitor all the associated risks to minimize any potential losses. The Bank is offering payment and financial relief programs for borrowers impacted by COVID-19. These programs include loan payment deferrals for up to 90 days, waived late fees, and suspension of foreclosure proceedings and repossessions. Since March, the Company has received numerous requests from borrowers for some type of payment relief, however, the majority of these payment deferrals have ended and borrowers are again making regular loan payments. The breakout of loans deferred by loan type as of the dates indicated is as follows:

Payment Deferrals by Loan Type
		September 30, 2020							August 31, 2020							June 30, 2020
		Deferral				Percent of Total Loan Portfolio			Deferral				Percent of Total Loan Portfolio			Deferral				Percent of Total Loan Portfolio
Lodging		$	60,782			2.2	%		$	64,686			2.4	%		$	108,171			4.0	%
Other commercial real estate, construction and development, and commercial and industrial		27,169				1.0			43,056				1.6			367,443				13.7
Equipment finance		2,187				0.1			4,547				0.2			33,693				1.3
One-to-four family		684				—			2,360				0.1			36,821				1.4
Other consumer loans		422				—			589				—			5,203				0.2
Total		$	91,244			3.3	%		$	115,238			4.3	%		$	551,331			20.5	%

The Company believes the steps it is taking are necessary to effectively manage its portfolio and assist its customers through the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the duration, impact and government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the Company will continue to work with its customers to determine the best option for repayment of accrued interest on the deferred payments.

Branch Operations. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Company has taken various steps to ensure the safety of its customers and its team members by limiting branch activities to appointment only and use of its drive-up facilities, and by encouraging the use of its digital and electronic banking channels, all the while adjusting for evolving State and Federal guidelines. On October 13, 2020, the Company reopened the lobbies of all its branches across its four state footprint with appropriate protective measures to help ensure the safety of its customers and retail banking employees.

“We were diligent in working with our customers to provide loan payment deferrals during the highest level of uncertainty of the pandemic as they adjusted their business plans to manage in the best way possible going forward,” said Dana Stonestreet, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “In turn, our customers have been outstanding in moving back to their regular payment schedules. The 83% decline in loan payment deferrals since June 30 speaks well of our asset quality and the strength of our customers and banking markets.

“In addition, we are pleased with the positive accomplishments during this first quarter of our 2021 fiscal year. We set a new quarterly record of $96.0 million of mortgage loans originated for sale, which resulted in a gain on sale of $2.2 million. Coupled with a $1.1 million gain from the sales of SBA and home equity loans, we achieved a 41% increase in the gain on sale of loans over the prior quarter and a 45% increase over the same quarter last year. Diversifying our lines of business in recent years continues to pay dividends in operating results during this challenging pandemic operating environment. The energy, enthusiasm, and confidence of our team will continue to drive our success as we focus on maturing all of our newer and diversified lines of business to achieve financial results that create shareholder value."

Income Statement Review

Net interest income decreased to $25.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2020, compared to $27.1 million for the comparative quarter in fiscal 2020. The $1.6 million, or 5.8% decrease was due to a $5.8 million decrease in interest and dividend income primarily driven by lower rates on loans and commercial paper as a result of lower federal funds and other market interest rates, which was partially offset by a $4.2 million decrease in interest expense. Average interest-earning assets increased $147.6 million, or 4.5% to $3.4 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. The average balance of total loans receivable increased by $125.8 million, or 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year due to organic loan growth and PPP loan originations. The average balance of commercial paper and deposits in other banks increased $61.0 million, or 16.8% driven by increases in commercial paper investments as a result of the Company's increased liquidity between the periods. The Company's investments in commercial paper have short-term maturities and limited exposure of $15.0 million or less per each highly-rated company. The overall increase in interest-earning assets was partially funded by a $158.2 million, or 48.5% increase in average noninterest-bearing deposits partially offset by a $10.0 million, or 0.4% decrease in total interest-bearing liabilities as compared to the same quarter last year. Net interest margin (on a fully taxable-equivalent basis) for the three months ended September 30, 2020 decreased to 3.00% from 3.32% for the same period a year ago.

Total interest and dividend income decreased $5.8 million, or 16.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same period last year, which was primarily driven by a $3.7 million, or 11.4% decrease in loan interest income, a $1.4 million, or 60.9% decrease in interest income from commercial paper and deposits in other banks, a $384,000, or 46.2% decrease in interest income on other interest-earning assets, and a $368,000, or 41.1% decrease in interest income on securities available for sale. The lower interest income in each category was primarily driven by the decrease in yields caused by the significant reduction in current market rates. Average loan yields decreased 72 basis points to 4.02% for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 from 4.74% in the corresponding quarter last year. Average yields on commercial paper and deposits in other banks decreased 165 basis points to 0.83% for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 from 2.48% in the corresponding quarter last year.

Total interest expense decreased $4.2 million, or 46.2% for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period last year. The decrease was driven by a $2.6 million, or 44.4% decrease in interest expense on deposits and a $1.6 million, or 49.2% decrease in interest expense on borrowings. Average interest-bearing deposits for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 increased $198.4 million, or 9.6%, but was more than offset by the corresponding cost of funds decrease of 56 basis points down to 0.57% compared to 1.13%. Average borrowings for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 decreased $208.4 million, or 30.5% along with a 52 basis point decrease in the average cost of borrowings compared to the same period last year. The increase in average deposits (interest and noninterest-bearing) was due to successful deposit gathering campaigns and funds from PPP loans and other government stimulus. The decrease in the average cost of borrowing was driven by the lower federal funds rate during the current quarter compared to the prior year. The overall average cost of funds decreased 61 basis points to 0.72% for the current quarter compared to 1.33% in the same quarter last year due primarily to the impact of the lower amount of borrowings and rates.

Noninterest income increased $979,000, or 12.8% to $8.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from $7.7 million for the same period in the previous year primarily due to a $1.0 million, or 45.5% increase in gain on the sale of loans, a $853,000, or 63.7% increase in other noninterest income, partially offset by a $408,000, or 46.3% decrease in loan income and fees and a $346,000, or 14.2% decrease in service charges and fees on deposit accounts. The increase in gain on the sale of loans was driven by an increase in sales of mortgage loans, home equity loans, and SBA loans. There were $96.0 million of residential mortgage loans originated for sale which were sold with gains of $2.2 million compared to $55.2 million sold and gains of $1.3 million in the corresponding quarter in the prior year. During the quarter ended September 30, 2020, $15.1 million of the guaranteed portion of SBA commercial loans were sold with gains of $1.0 million compared to $12.7 million sold and gains of $1.0 million in the corresponding quarter in the prior year. In addition, $20.0 million of home equity loans were sold during the quarter for a gain of $100,000. The increase in other noninterest income primarily related to operating lease income from the equipment finance line of business. The decrease in loan income and fees is primarily a result of lower fees from our adjustable rate conversion program and prepayment fees on equipment finance loans. The decrease in service charges on deposit accounts was a result of fewer transactions as customers have decreased spending during the pandemic.

Noninterest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2020 increased $2.5 million, or 10.5% to $26.0 million compared to $23.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The increase was primarily due to a $1.3 million, or 9.3% increase in salaries and employee benefits as a result of new positions, mortgage loan origination incentives, and annual salary increases; a $1.1 million, or 35.9% increase in other expenses, mainly driven by depreciation from our equipment finance line of business; a $511,000, or 100% increase in deposit insurance premiums as a result of credits being issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in the prior year period, and a $283,000, or 14.0% increase in computer services. Partially offsetting these increases was a cumulative decrease of $716,000, or 16.9% in net occupancy expense; marketing and advertising expense; telephone, postage, and supplies expense; and core deposit intangible amortization for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period last year.

For the three months ended September 30, 2020, the Company's income tax expense decreased $951,000, or 39.7% to $1.4 million from $2.4 million as a result of lower taxable income. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was 20.1% and 21.4%, respectively.

Balance Sheet Review

Total assets and liabilities remained at $3.7 billion and $3.3 billion, at September 30, 2020 as compared to June 30, 2020, respectively. The cumulative decrease of $82.0 million, or 14.8% in cash and cash equivalents, commercial paper, and securities available for sale was mainly used to fund the $47.8 million, or 61.9% increase in loans held for sale and the $43.7 million, or 1.6% decrease in deposits. The increase in loans held for sale primarily relates to home equity loans originated for sale during the period.

On July 1, 2020, the Company adopted the current expected credit loss ("CECL") accounting standard in accordance with Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-13, "Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments." The cumulative effect adjustment from this change in accounting policy resulted in an increase in our allowance for credit loss for loans of $14.8 million, additional deferred tax assets of $3.9 million, additional reserve for unfunded loan commitments of $2.3 million, and a reduction to retained earnings of $13.2 million. In addition, an allowance for credit loss for commercial paper was established for $250,000 with a deferred tax asset of $58,000. The adoption of this ASU did not have an effect on available for sale debt securities for the three months ended September 30, 2020.

Stockholders' equity at September 30, 2020 decreased $7.9 million, or 1.9% to $400.4 million compared to $408.3 million at June 30, 2020. Changes within stockholders' equity included $5.8 million in net income and $506,000 in stock-based compensation, offset by $13.4 million related to the adoption of the new CECL accounting standard and $1.1 million related to cash dividends declared. As of September 30, 2020, the Bank and the Company were considered "well capitalized" in accordance with their regulatory capital guidelines and exceeded all regulatory capital requirements.

Asset Quality

The allowance for credit losses was $43.1 million, or 1.56% of total loans, at September 30, 2020 compared to $28.1 million, or 1.01% of total loans, at June 30, 2020. The allowance for credit losses to total gross loans excluding PPP loans was 1.61% at September 30, 2020, compared to 1.04% at June 30, 2020. The overall increase was driven by additional allowance stemming from the Company's adoption of the new CECL accounting standard.

There was a $950,000 provision for credit losses for the quarter ended September 30, 2020, compared to no provision for the corresponding period in fiscal year 2020. The increase in the current quarter provision was primarily driven by changes in the mix of loans. Net loan charge-offs totaled $699,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $115,000 for the same period last year. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans were 0.10% and 0.02% for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Nonperforming assets decreased by $1.7 million, or 10.4% to $14.6 million, or 0.40% of total assets at September 30, 2020 compared to $16.3 million, or 0.44% of total assets at June 30, 2020. Nonperforming assets included $14.4 million in nonaccruing loans and $144,000 in REO at September 30, 2020, compared to $15.9 million and $337,000 in nonaccruing loans and REO, respectively, at June 30, 2020. Included in nonperforming loans are $5.3 million of loans restructured from their original terms of which $4.2 million were current at September 30, 2020, with respect to their modified payment terms. Nonperforming loans to total loans was 0.52% at September 30, 2020 and 0.58% at June 30, 2020.

The ratio of classified assets to total assets decreased to 0.73% at September 30, 2020 from 0.84% at June 30, 2020 due to the decrease in classified loans during fiscal 2021. Classified assets decreased to $26.9 million at September 30, 2020 compared to $31.1 million at June 30, 2020 primarily due to $2.1 million in payoffs and $1.8 million in charge-offs during the quarter. The Company's overall asset quality metrics continue to demonstrate its commitment to growing and maintaining a loan portfolio with a moderate risk profile; however, the Company will remain diligent in its review of the portfolio and overall economy as it continues to maneuver through the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19.

About HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.

HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for HomeTrust Bank. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had assets of $3.7 billion. The Bank, founded in 1926, is a North Carolina state chartered, community-focused financial institution committed to providing value added relationship banking with over 40 locations as well as online/mobile channels. Locations include: North Carolina (including the Asheville metropolitan area, the "Piedmont" region, Charlotte, and Raleigh/Cary), Upstate South Carolina (Greenville), East Tennessee (including Kingsport/Johnson City/Bristol, Knoxville, and Morristown) and Southwest Virginia (including the Roanoke Valley). The Bank is the 2nd largest community bank headquartered in North Carolina.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements often include words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," and "intend" or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," or "may." Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent management's current expectations and forecasts regarding future events, many of which are inherently uncertain and outside of our control. Actual results may differ, possibly materially, from those currently expected or projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include: the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, including on our credit quality and business operations, as well as its impact on general economic and financial market conditions and other uncertainties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the extent and duration of the impact on public health, the U.S. and global economies, and consumer and corporate customers, including economic activity, employment levels and market liquidity; increased competitive pressures; changes in the interest rate environment; changes in general economic conditions and conditions within the securities markets; legislative and regulatory changes; and other factors described in HomeTrust's latest annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission - which are available on our website at www.htb.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. These risks could cause our actual results for fiscal 2021 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us and could negatively affect our operating and stock performance. Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this press release or the documents we file with or furnish to the SEC are based upon management's beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made and may turn out to be wrong because of inaccurate assumptions we might make, because of the factors described above or because of other factors that we cannot foresee. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

WEBSITE: WWW.HOMETRUSTBANCSHARES.COM

Contact:
Dana L. Stonestreet – Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Tony J. VunCannon – Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Treasurer
828-259-3939

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2020					June 30, 2020(1)					March 31, 2020					December 31, 2019					September 30, 2019
Assets
Cash	$	29,472				$	31,908				$	41,206				$	47,213				$	52,082
Interest-bearing deposits	141,672					89,714					40,855					41,705					65,011
Cash and cash equivalents	171,144					121,622					82,061					88,918					117,093
Commercial paper	204,867					304,967					281,955					253,794					254,302
Certificates of deposit in other banks	52,361					55,689					57,544					47,628					50,117
Securities available for sale, at fair value	96,159					127,537					158,621					146,022					165,714
Other investments, at cost	38,949					38,946					41,201					36,898					45,900
Loans held for sale	124,985					77,177					38,682					118,055					289,319
Total loans, net of deferred loan costs	2,769,396					2,769,119					2,663,524					2,554,541					2,508,730
Allowance for credit losses	(43,132		)			(28,072		)			(26,850		)			(22,031		)			(21,314		)
Net loans	2,726,264					2,741,047					2,636,674					2,532,510					2,487,416
Premises and equipment, net	59,418					58,462					58,738					58,020					58,509
Accrued interest receivable	10,648					12,312					9,501					9,714					10,434
Real estate owned ("REO")	144					337					1,075					1,451					2,582
Deferred income taxes	19,209					16,334					21,750					22,066					24,257
Bank owned life insurance ("BOLI")	92,775					92,187					91,612					91,048					90,499
Goodwill	25,638					25,638					25,638					25,638					25,638
Core deposit intangibles	840					1,078					1,381					1,715					2,088
Other assets	50,633					49,519					41,600					36,755					31,441
Total Assets	$	3,674,034				$	3,722,852				$	3,548,033				$	3,470,232				$	3,655,309
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities
Deposits	$	2,742,046				$	2,785,756				$	2,554,787				$	2,557,769				$	2,494,194
Borrowings	475,000					475,000					535,000					435,000					685,000
Other liabilities	56,637					53,833					52,806					60,468					63,047
Total liabilities	3,273,683					3,314,589					3,142,593					3,053,237					3,242,241
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding	—					—					—					—					—
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized (2)	170					170					171					177					178
Additional paid in capital	170,204					169,648					170,368					182,366					186,359
Retained earnings	234,023					242,776					240,325					240,312					232,315
Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") shares	(6,216		)			(6,348		)			(6,480		)			(6,612		)			(6,744		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	2,170					2,017					1,056					752					960
Total stockholders' equity	400,351					408,263					405,440					416,995					413,068
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	3,674,034				$	3,722,852				$	3,548,033				$	3,470,232				$	3,655,309

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(1)	Derived from audited financial statements.
(2)	Shares of common stock issued and outstanding were 17,020,724 at September 30, 2020; 17,021,357 at June 30, 2020; 17,101,954 at March 31, 2020; 17,664,384 at December 31, 2019; and 17,818,145 at September 30, 2019.

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

		Three Months Ended
		September 30,				June 30,				September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)		2020				2020				2019
Interest and Dividend Income
Loans		$	28,592			$	28,008			$	32,266
Commercial paper and interest-bearing deposits		881				1,740				2,253
Securities available for sale		528				786				896
Other investments		448				540				832
Total interest and dividend income		30,449				31,074				36,247
Interest Expense
Deposits		3,253				4,692				5,853
Borrowings		1,687				1,694				3,321
Total interest expense		4,940				6,386				9,174
Net Interest Income		25,509				24,688				27,073
Provision for Credit Losses		950				2,700				—
Net Interest Income after Provision for Credit Losses		24,559				21,988				27,073
Noninterest Income
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts		2,097				2,030				2,443
Loan income and fees		474				447				882
Gain on sale of loans held for sale		3,344				2,369				2,299
BOLI income		532				522				697
Other, net		2,192				1,855				1,339
Total noninterest income		8,639				7,223				7,660
Noninterest Expense
Salaries and employee benefits		15,207				14,172				13,912
Net occupancy expense		2,293				2,256				2,342
Computer services		2,307				2,121				2,024
Telephone, postage, and supplies		662				813				802
Marketing and advertising		325				156				679
Deposit insurance premiums		511				426				—
Loss (gain) on sale and impairment of REO		(35		)		448				(19		)
REO expense		248				193				258
Core deposit intangible amortization		238				303				411
Other		4,244				3,764				3,124
Total noninterest expense		26,000				24,652				23,533
Income Before Income Taxes		7,198				4,559				11,200
Income Tax Expense		1,445				964				2,396
Net Income		$	5,753			$	3,595			$	8,804

Per Share Data

		Three months ended
		September 30,				June 30,				September 30,
		2020				2020				2019
Net income per common share:(1)
Basic		$	0.35			$	0.22			$	0.51
Diluted		$	0.35			$	0.22			$	0.49
Average shares outstanding:
Basic		16,230,990				16,217,185				17,097,647
Diluted		16,469,242				16,489,125				17,753,657
Book value per share at end of period		$	23.52			$	23.99			$	23.18
Tangible book value per share at end of period (2)		$	21.98			$	22.44			$	21.65
Cash dividends declared per common share		$	0.07			$	0.07			$	0.06
Total shares outstanding at end of period		17,020,724				17,021,357				17,818,145

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(1)	Basic and diluted net income per common share have been prepared in accordance with the two-class method.
(2)	See Non-GAAP reconciliation tables below for adjustments.

Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data

		Three Months Ended
		September 30,			June 30,			September 30,
		2020			2020			2019
Performance ratios: (1)
Return on assets (ratio of net income to average total assets)		0.62	%		0.39	%		0.99	%
Return on equity (ratio of net income to average equity)		5.74			3.54			8.57
Tax equivalent yield on earning assets(2)		3.57			3.66			4.43
Rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities		0.72			0.95			1.33
Tax equivalent average interest rate spread (2)		2.85			2.71			3.10
Tax equivalent net interest margin(2) (3)		3.00			2.92			3.32
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities		125.21			127.89			119.41
Operating expense to average total assets		2.81			2.67			2.64
Efficiency ratio		76.14			77.25			67.75
Efficiency ratio - adjusted (4)		75.45			76.51			67.20

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(1)	Ratios are annualized where appropriate.
(2)	The weighted average rate for municipal leases is adjusted for a 24% combined federal and state tax rate since the interest from these leases is tax exempt.
(3)	Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
(4)	See Non-GAAP reconciliation tables below for adjustments.

	At or For the Three Months Ended
	September 30,			June 30,			March 31,			December 31,				September 30,
	2020			2020			2020			2019				2019
Asset quality ratios:
Nonperforming assets to total assets(1)	0.40	%		0.44	%		0.47	%		0.45		%		0.37	%
Nonperforming loans to total loans(1)	0.52			0.58			0.59			0.56				0.43
Total classified assets to total assets	0.73			0.84			0.86			0.90				0.84
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans(1)	299.11			176.30			171.40			154.48				195.88
Allowance for credit losses to total loans	1.56			1.01			1.01			0.86				0.85
Allowance for credit losses to total gross loans excluding PPP loans(2)	1.61			1.04			N/A			N/A				N/A
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans (annualized)	0.10			0.21			0.09			(0.05	)			0.02
Capital ratios:
Equity to total assets at end of period	10.90	%		10.97	%		11.43	%		12.02		%		11.30	%
Tangible equity to total tangible assets(2)	10.25			10.33			10.76			11.33				10.63
Average equity to average assets	10.85			11.02			11.80			11.52				11.54

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(1)	Nonperforming assets include nonaccruing loans, consisting of certain restructured loans, and REO. There were no accruing loans more than 90 days past due at the dates indicated. At September 30, 2020, there were $5.3 million of restructured loans included in nonaccruing loans and $7.2 million, or 50.3% of nonaccruing loans were current on their loan payments.
(2)	See Non-GAAP reconciliation tables below for adjustments.

Average Balance Sheet Data

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,
	2020											2019
	Average Balance Outstanding				Interest Earned/ Paid(2)				Yield/ Rate(2)			Average Balance Outstanding				Interest Earned/ Paid(2)				Yield/ Rate(2)
(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Interest-earning assets:
Loans receivable(1)	$	2,875,432			$	28,902			4.02	%		$	2,749,635			$	32,551			4.74	%
Commercial paper and deposits in other banks	424,170				881				0.83	%		363,123				2,253				2.48	%
Securities available for sale	106,268				528				1.99	%		138,709				896				2.58	%
Other interest-earning assets(3)	38,946				448				4.61	%		45,710				832				7.28	%
Total interest-earning assets	3,444,816				30,759				3.57	%		3,297,177				36,532				4.43	%
Other assets	251,648											264,375
Total assets	$	3,696,464										$	3,561,552
Liabilities and equity:
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing checking accounts	560,481				397				0.28	%		441,524				319				0.29	%
Money market accounts	825,545				550				0.27	%		718,981				1,761				0.98	%
Savings accounts	200,543				37				0.07	%		172,393				52				0.12	%
Certificate accounts	689,709				2,269				1.32	%		744,956				3,721				2.00	%
Total interest-bearing deposits	2,276,278				3,253				0.57	%		2,077,854				5,853				1.13	%
Borrowings	475,000				1,687				1.42	%		683,413				3,321				1.94	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities	2,751,278				4,940				0.72	%		2,761,267				9,174				1.33	%
Noninterest-bearing deposits	484,336											326,105
Other liabilities	59,935											63,101
Total liabilities	3,295,549											3,150,473
Stockholders' equity	400,915											411,079
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	3,696,464										$	3,561,552
Net earning assets	$	693,538										$	535,910
Average interest-earning assets to
average interest-bearing liabilities	125.21		%									119.41		%
Tax-equivalent:
Net interest income					$	25,819										$	27,358
Interest rate spread									2.85	%										3.10	%
Net interest margin(4)									3.00	%										3.32	%
Non-tax-equivalent:
Net interest income					$	25,509										$	27,073
Interest rate spread									2.82	%										3.07	%
Net interest margin(4)									2.96	%										3.28	%

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(1)	The average loans receivable, net balances include loans held for sale and nonaccruing loans.
(2)	Interest income used in the average interest earned and yield calculation includes the tax equivalent adjustment of $310 and $285 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, calculated based on a combined federal and state tax rate of 24%.
(3)	The average other interest-earning assets consist of FRB stock, FHLB stock, and SBIC investments.
(4)	Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

Loans

(Dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2020				June 30, 2020				March 31, 2020				December 31, 2019				September 30, 2019
Retail consumer loans:
One-to-four family	$	460,315			$	473,693			$	487,777			$	417,255			$	396,649
HELOCs - originated	132,986				137,447				144,804				142,989				141,129
HELOCs - purchased	61,535				71,781				82,232				92,423				104,324
Construction and land/lots	79,868				81,859				80,765				71,901				85,319
Indirect auto finance	127,787				132,303				135,449				142,533				147,808
Consumer	8,767				10,259				11,576				11,102				11,400
Total retail consumer loans	871,258				907,342				942,603				878,203				886,629
Commercial loans:
Commercial real estate	1,068,464				1,052,906				990,693				998,019				990,787
Construction and development	217,288				215,934				249,714				223,839				203,494
Commercial and industrial	151,342				154,825				164,539				152,727				158,706
Equipment finance	248,071				229,239				198,962				185,427				154,479
Municipal leases	130,215				127,987				115,992				115,240				114,382
PPP loans	80,816				80,697				—				—				—
Total commercial loans	1,896,196				1,861,588				1,719,900				1,675,252				1,621,848
Total loans	2,767,454				2,768,930				2,662,503				2,553,455				2,508,477
Deferred loan costs, net	1,942				189				1,021				1,086				253
Total loans, net of deferred loan costs	2,769,396				2,769,119				2,663,524				2,554,541				2,508,730
Allowance for credit losses	(43,132		)		(28,072		)		(26,850		)		(22,031		)		(21,314		)
Loans, net	$	2,726,264			$	2,741,047			$	2,636,674			$	2,532,510			$	2,487,416

Deposits

(Dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2020				June 30, 2020				March 31, 2020				December 31, 2019				September 30, 2019
Core deposits:
Noninterest-bearing accounts	$	458,157			$	429,901			$	322,812			$	327,320			$	327,371
NOW accounts	608,968				582,299				496,561				457,428				449,623
Money market accounts	826,970				836,738				801,424				815,949				769,000
Savings accounts	202,787				197,676				169,792				167,520				169,872
Total core deposits	2,096,882				2,046,614				1,790,589				1,768,217				1,715,866
Certificates of deposit	645,164				739,142				764,198				789,552				778,328
Total deposits	$	2,742,046			$	2,785,756			$	2,554,787			$	2,557,769			$	2,494,194

Non-GAAP Reconciliations

In addition to results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles utilized in the United States ("GAAP"), this earnings release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures, which include: the efficiency ratio; tangible book value; tangible book value per share; tangible equity to tangible assets ratio; and the ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total loans excluding PPP loans. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures and ratios as presented are useful for both investors and management to understand the effects of certain items and provides an alternative view of the Company's performance over time and in comparison to the Company's competitors. These non-GAAP measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied and are not audited. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for total stockholders' equity or operating results determined in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. 

Set forth below is a reconciliation to GAAP of our efficiency ratio:

		Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)		September 30,				June 30,				September 30,
		2020				2020				2019
Noninterest expense		$	26,000			$	24,652			$	23,533
Net interest income		$	25,509			$	24,688			$	27,073
Plus noninterest income		8,639				7,223				7,660
Plus tax equivalent adjustment		310				311				285
Net interest income plus noninterest income – as adjusted		$	34,458			$	32,222			$	35,018
Efficiency ratio - adjusted		75.45		%		76.51		%		67.20		%
Efficiency ratio		76.14		%		77.25		%		67.75		%

Set forth below is a reconciliation to GAAP of tangible book value and tangible book value per share:

		As of
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)		September 30,				June 30,				March 31,				December 31,				September 30,
		2020				2020				2019				2019				2019
Total stockholders' equity		$	400,351			$	408,263			$	405,440			$	416,995			$	413,068
Less: goodwill, core deposit intangibles, net of taxes		26,285				26,468				26,701				26,959				27,246
Tangible book value (1)		$	374,066			$	381,795			$	378,739			$	390,036			$	385,822
Common shares outstanding		17,020,724				17,016,372				17,101,954				17,664,384				17,818,145
Tangible book value per share		$	21.98			$	22.44			$	22.15			$	22.08			$	21.65
Book value per share		$	23.52			$	23.99			$	23.71			$	23.61			$	23.18

(1)	Tangible book value is equal to total stockholders' equity less goodwill and core deposit intangibles, net of related deferred tax liabilities.

Set forth below is a reconciliation to GAAP of tangible equity to tangible assets:

		As of
		September 30,				June 30,				March 31,				December 31,				September 30,
		2020				2020				2019				2019				2019
		(Dollars in thousands)
Tangible equity(1)		$	374,066			$	381,795			$	378,739			$	390,036			$	385,822
Total assets		3,674,034				3,722,852				3,548,033				3,470,232				3,655,609
Less: goodwill, core deposit intangibles, net of taxes		26,285				26,468				26,701				26,959				27,246
Total tangible assets(2)		$	3,647,749			$	3,696,384			$	3,521,332			$	3,443,273			$	3,628,363
Tangible equity to tangible assets		10.25		%		10.33		%		10.76		%		11.33		%		10.63		%

(1)	Tangible equity (or tangible book value) is equal to total stockholders' equity less goodwill and core deposit intangibles, net of related deferred tax liabilities.
(2)	Total tangible assets is equal to total assets less goodwill and core deposit intangibles, net of related deferred tax liabilities.

Set forth below is a reconciliation to GAAP of the allowance for credit losses to total loans (excluding net deferred loan costs) and the allowance for credit losses as adjusted to exclude PPP loans:

		As of
(Dollars in thousands)		September 30,				June 30,				March 31,				December 31,				September 30,
		2020				2020				2020				2019				2019
Total gross loans receivable (GAAP)		$	2,767,454			$	2,768,930			$	2,662,503			$	2,553,455			$	2,508,477
Less: PPP loans (1)		80,816				80,697				—				—				—
Adjusted loans (non-GAAP)		$	2,686,638			$	2,688,233			$	2,662,503			$	2,553,455			$	2,508,477
Allowance for credit losses (GAAP)		$	43,132			$	28,072			$	26,850			$	22,031			$	21,314
Allowance for credit losses / Adjusted loans (non-GAAP)		1.61		%		1.04		%		1.01		%		0.86		%		0.85		%

(1)	PPP loans are fully guaranteed loans by the U.S, government and became available with the CARES Act.

FAQ

What were HomeTrust Bancshares' earnings for Q1 FY2021?

HomeTrust Bancshares reported a net income of $5.8 million for Q1 FY2021, down from $8.8 million in the same quarter last year.

How much is the increased quarterly cash dividend for HTBI?

The quarterly cash dividend for HTBI was increased by 14% to $0.08 per share.

What metrics indicate the financial impact of COVID-19 on HomeTrust Bancshares?

COVID-19 negatively impacted HomeTrust Bancshares with a net income decline of 34%, and a provision for credit losses of $950,000.

What was the change in diluted EPS for HTBI in Q1 FY2021?

Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for HTBI decreased from $0.49 to $0.35 in Q1 FY2021.