If Bancorp Inc - IROQ STOCK NEWS

IF Bancorp (NASDAQ: IROQ) reported significant growth in Q2 FY2025, with unaudited net income reaching $1.2 million ($0.38 per share), compared to $185,000 ($0.06 per share) in Q2 FY2024. Net interest income increased to $5.0 million from $4.4 million year-over-year.

Key financial metrics for Q2 FY2025 include: interest income of $11.0 million (up from $10.2 million), interest expense of $6.0 million (up from $5.8 million), and noninterest income of $1.3 million (up from $915,000). The company recorded a credit for credit losses of $450,000, compared to a provision of $364,000 in the previous year.

Total assets stood at $885.1 million, with net loans receivable increasing to $647.7 million. Deposits decreased to $682.1 million, primarily due to a $62.7 million withdrawal from a public entity. Book value per share reached $22.66 as of December 31, 2024.

IF Bancorp (NASDAQ: IROQ) stockholders have approved Stilwell Activist Investments' proposal to sell the company with a 3:2 margin at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Although the proposal is non-binding, it recommends that the Board of Directors take necessary steps to promptly effectuate a company sale.

Stilwell, one of IROQ's largest stockholders, stated that if the stockholder-approved proposal doesn't lead to a prompt sale, they intend to seek board representation at IROQ's 2025 annual meeting. The proposal was submitted under Rule 14a-8 of the Securities Exchange Act, citing subpar returns on company assets for many years as the primary reason for recommending the sale.

IF Bancorp (NASDAQ: IROQ) announced key leadership changes. Walter H. Hasselbring, III, current CEO, has been elected as Chair of the Boards, succeeding Gary Martin who retired due to age limits. Thomas J. Chamberlain, previously Chief Lending Officer and Senior Executive VP, has been appointed as President, while Hasselbring continues as CEO. Joseph A. Cowan, who has served as independent director since 2000, was appointed as Lead Independent Director. The restructuring combines Chair and CEO positions while maintaining board independence through the Lead Independent Director role.

IF Bancorp (NASDAQ: IROQ) reported unaudited net income of $633,000 ($0.20 per share) for Q1 FY2025, up from $466,000 ($0.15 per share) in Q1 FY2024. Net interest income increased to $4.8 million from $4.6 million year-over-year. Interest income rose to $10.9 million from $9.3 million, while interest expense increased to $6.1 million from $4.7 million. Total assets reached $893.4 million, with net loans receivable at $647.1 million. Deposits decreased to $677.2 million, largely due to a $62.7 million withdrawal from a public entity. Stockholders' equity improved to $78.8 million from $73.9 million.

IF Bancorp (NASDAQ: IROQ) reported net income of $1.8 million ($0.57 per share) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, down from $4.7 million ($1.50 per share) in 2023. For Q4 2024, net income was $431,000 ($0.13 per share), compared to $597,000 ($0.19 per share) in Q4 2023. Key financial highlights include:

- Net interest income decreased to $17.7 million from $22.0 million
- Interest income increased to $41.0 million from $32.1 million
- Interest expense rose to $23.3 million from $10.1 million
- Total assets grew to $887.7 million from $849.0 million
- Net loans receivable increased to $639.3 million from $587.5 million
- Deposits decreased to $727.2 million from $735.3 million

The company announced a cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on October 18, 2024.

IF Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: IROQ), the holding company for Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association, has announced a cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The dividend will be paid on October 18, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 27, 2024. Walter H. Hasselbring, III, President and CEO, expressed the company's commitment to enhancing stockholder value through semiannual dividend payments, subject to financial conditions. Iroquois Federal operates from seven full-service banking offices in Illinois and a loan production office in Missouri, offering a range of retail and commercial lending and deposit services.

IF Bancorp, Inc. announced unaudited net income of $708,000 for Q3 FY 2024, with net interest income at $4.3 million. The Company reported a decrease in net income and interest income compared to the same period in 2023. However, interest expense and non-interest income increased. Total assets, loans receivable, and stockholders' equity saw an increase, while deposits decreased. The Company remains focused on navigating the challenging interest rate environment.

IF Bancorp, Inc. (IROQ) declares a cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing shareholder value. The dividend will be paid on April 15, 2024, to stockholders of record as of March 22, 2024. The company plans to continue paying semiannual dividends in the future.

IF Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: IROQ) announced unaudited net income of $185,000 for Q4 2023, compared to $1.4 million for Q4 2022. Net interest income decreased to $4.4 million from $6.0 million. The provision for credit losses increased to $364,000 from $101,000. Interest income and expense increased, while non-interest income and expense decreased. Total assets increased to $910.8 million from $849.0 million. Deposits decreased to $678.0 million from $735.3 million due to a large withdrawal of tax monies. Stockholders' equity increased to $73.7 million from $71.8 million.