Landmark Bancorp, Inc. Announces First Quarter Earnings Per Share of $0.51. Declares Cash Dividend of $0.21 per Share

Rhea-AI Summary

Landmark Bancorp, Inc. reported diluted earnings per share of $0.51 for the first quarter of 2024, up from $0.48 in the previous quarter but down from $0.61 in the same period last year. Net earnings were $2.8 million, with a return on average assets of 0.72% and a return on average equity of 8.88%. Highlights include solid loan growth, controlled expenses, and good credit quality. Non-interest income increased, while non-interest expense saw a slight decline. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.21 per share, up 5% from the previous period.

Positive

• Solid loan growth and controlled expenses in the first quarter of 2024.

• Good credit quality with low net loan charge-offs and non-accrual loans.

• Increased net interest margin and stable interest rates benefited the company.

• Non-interest income increased, with gains offsetting previous losses.

• Cash dividend increased by 5% to $0.21 per share, reflecting confidence in financial performance.

Negative

• Net interest income decreased slightly due to higher interest costs on deposits.

• Non-interest expense increased marginally, impacting overall expenses.

• Income tax expense increased compared to the previous quarter.

• Unrealized net losses on investment securities rose, influenced by higher interest rates.

• The company reported a provision for credit losses of $300,000 related to growth in loans.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Reviewing Landmark Bancorp's Q1 earnings per share of $0.51 and subsequent cash dividend declaration of $0.21 per share, a 5% increase from the prior dividend, reflects a company that is maintaining a trajectory of stable returns for shareholders. Loan growth and controlled expenses indicate effective management of resources resulting in solid financial health. However, a decrease in net interest income due to higher deposit rates could signal margin pressures. The shift from high-cost funds to an increase in average interest-bearing deposits may indicate a strategic move to enhance liquidity management. Overall, the financials suggest a careful balance between shareholder returns and prudent financial stewardship.

Credit Risk Analyst

Landmark Bancorp's credit quality metrics should reassure investors of the company's risk management capabilities. A low ratio of net loan charge-offs to total loans and the maintenance of a robust allowance for credit losses at 1.13% reflect a conservative approach to credit risk. The slight uptick in non-performing and delinquent loans is not unusual and seems to be within manageable limits. Their effective management of potential credit losses by setting aside a $300,000 provision for credit losses aligns with best practices, particularly in light of loan portfolio growth.

Market Analyst

The loan portfolio's diversification into residential mortgage, construction and commercial loans, aligned with market demands, points to Landmark Bancorp's adept positioning within its operational markets. The growth in one-to-four family residential real estate loans, specifically adjustable-rate mortgages, suggests responsiveness to consumer financing needs. Additionally, the company's liquidity position, evidenced by available credit lines and a healthy loans-to-deposits ratio, positions them favorably to capitalize on future growth opportunities.

Manhattan, KS, May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (“Landmark”; Nasdaq: LARK) reported diluted earnings per share of $0.51 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $0.48 per share in the fourth quarter of 2023 and $0.61 per share in the same quarter last year. Net earnings for the first quarter of 2024 amounted to $2.8 million, compared to $2.6 million in the prior quarter and $3.4 million for the first quarter of 2023. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the return on average assets was 0.72%, the return on average equity was 8.88%, and the efficiency ratio was 73.0%.

In announcing these results, Abby Wendel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Landmark, said, “We are pleased with our first quarter results, which included continued solid loan growth, controlled expenses, and good credit quality. Compared to the fourth quarter 2023, total gross loans increased by $15.4 million, or 6.5% on an annualized basis, reflecting solid demand for residential mortgage, construction and commercial loans. Average interest-bearing deposits also increased $24.8 million this quarter. Net interest income totaled $10.7 million, a decrease of 1.3% from the prior quarter, as increased interest costs on deposits outpaced growth in interest income on loans. Our net interest margin increased slightly to 3.12% aided by relatively stable interest rates this quarter from the fourth quarter. Non-interest income increased $1.1 million as the fourth quarter of 2023 included a $1.2 million loss on the sale of lower rate investment securities. Our continuing focus on managing non-interest expense resulted in a slight decline this quarter while non-interest expense increased only 2.0% over the same period last year. A provision for credit losses of $300,000 was recorded in the first quarter of 2024 as we increased our allowance for credit losses to reflect the growth in loans.”

Ms. Wendel continued, “The credit quality of our loan portfolio remains excellent. Landmark recorded net loan charge-offs of $7,000 in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $362,000 in the fourth quarter of 2023 and $47,000 in the first quarter of 2023. The ratio of net loan charge-offs to loans remains low. Non-accrual loans totaled $3.6 million, or 0.38%, of gross loans at March 31, 2024 while the balance of loans past due 30 to 89 days totaled $3.9 million, or 0.41%, of gross loans at March 31, 2024. The allowance for credit losses totaled $10.9 million at March 31, 2024, or 1.13% of period end gross loans. Our loans to deposits ratio totaled 73.6% at the end of the first quarter reflecting ample liquidity for future loan growth.”

Landmark’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.21 per share, an increase of 5%, to be paid May 29, 2024, to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2024.

Management will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results at 10:00 a.m. (Central time) on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Investors may participate via telephone by dialing (833) 470-1428 and using access code 688391. A replay of the call will be available through June 1, 2024, by dialing (866) 813-9403 and using access code 260752.

SUMMARY OF FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

Net Interest Income

Net interest income in the first quarter of 2024 amounted to $10.7 million representing a decrease of $139,000, or 1.3%, compared to the previous quarter. This decrease in net interest income was due mainly to higher interest expense on deposits, and was partially offset by growth in interest income on loans and lower interest expense on borrowings. The net interest margin increased to 3.12% during the first quarter. Compared to the previous quarter, interest income on loans increased $267,000, or 1.9%, to $14.5 million due to both higher balances and rates. The average tax-equivalent yield on the loan portfolio increased 12 basis points to 6.16%. Interest expense on deposits increased $578,000, or 11.8%, in the first quarter 2024, compared to the prior quarter, mainly due to higher rates and average balances on interest-bearing deposits. The average rate on interest-bearing deposits increased in the first quarter to 2.35% compared to 2.13% in the prior quarter. Interest on borrowed funds decreased $180,000 due primarily to lower average balances.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income totaled $3.4 million for the first quarter of 2024, a decrease of $95,000, or 2.7%, compared to the same period last year and an increase of $1.1 million, or 50.8%, from the previous quarter. The increase in non-interest income compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 was primarily the result of securities losses of $1.2 million taken in the fourth quarter of 2023 which did not re-occur in the current quarter. Gains on sales of one-to-four family residential real estate loans declined $181,000 from the same period last year but increased $257,000 from the prior quarter. Fees and service charges increased $103,000 compared to the same period last year but declined $302,000 from the prior quarter.

Non-Interest Expense

During the first quarter of 2024, non-interest expense totaled $10.6 million, an increase of $208,000, or 2.0%, over the same period in 2023 and a decrease of $11,000 compared to the prior quarter. Compared to the 1^st quarter last year, compensation and benefits were flat while data processing expense declined 18.3%. Amortization expense also declined 10.6% but professional fees and other expenses increased $156,000 and $198,000, respectively. The increase in professional fees was associated with increased legal costs associated with revisions to the Company’s benefit plans while growth in other expense resulted from increased due to a valuation allowance recorded against real estate held for sale and an increase in operating losses incurred.

Income Tax Expense

Landmark recorded income tax expense of $518,000 in the first quarter of 2024 compared to income tax expense of $693,000 in the first quarter of 2023 and an income tax benefit of $111,000 in the fourth quarter of 2023. The effective tax rate was 15.7% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to 17.1% in the first quarter of 2023 and (4.4%) in the fourth quarter of 2023. The fourth quarter of 2023 included the recognition of $517,000 of previously unrecognized tax benefits, which reduced the effective tax rate in the periods.

Liquidity Highlights

In addition to local retail, commercial and public fund deposits, Landmark has access to multiple sources of brokered deposits that can be utilized for liquidity. Landmark also has diverse sources of liquidity available through both secured and unsecured borrowing lines of credit. At March 31, 2024, Landmark had collateral pledged to the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) that would allow for an additional $165.3 million of FHLB borrowings. Additionally, investment securities were pledged to the Federal Reserve discount window that provides borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve of $56.9 million. Landmark also had various other federal funds agreements, both secured and unsecured with correspondent banks totaling approximately $30.0 million in available credit at March 31, 2024.

As of March 31, 2024, Landmark had unpledged available-for-sale investment securities with a fair value of $63.4 million as well as approximately $69.5 million of pledged investment securities in excess of required levels. The average life of the Company’s investment portfolio is approximately 4.2 years and is projected to generate cash flow through maturities of $71.5 million over the next 12 months.

Balance Sheet Highlights

As of March 31, 2024, gross loans totaled $964.0 million, an increase of $15.4 million, or 6.5% annualized since December 31, 2023. During the quarter, loan growth was primarily comprised of one-to-four family residential real estate (growth of $10.3 million), construction and land (growth of $3.7 million), commercial real estate (growth of $2.4 million), municipal (growth of $1.2 million) and commercial (growth of $1.0 million) loans. The increase in one-to-four family residential real estate loans is primarily related to continued demand for adjustable-rate mortgage loans which are retained in our portfolio. Investment securities decreased $15.5 million during the first quarter of 2024, while pre-tax unrealized net losses on these investment securities increased from $21.9 million at December 31, 2023 to $24.4 million at March 31, 2024 mainly due to slightly higher interest rates.

Period end deposit balances decreased $22.7 million to $1.3 billion at March 31, 2024. The decrease in deposits was mainly driven by declines in money market and checking (decrease of $30.3 million) and non-interest-bearing demand (decrease of $2.7 million) in the first quarter but partly offset by higher certificate of deposit accounts and savings accounts, which increased in total by $10.3 million. The decrease in money market and checking accounts was mainly driven by a seasonal decline in public fund deposit account balances. However average interest-bearing deposits increased $24.8 million this quarter. Average borrowings, including FHLB advances and repurchase agreements decreased $11.8 million this quarter. At March 31, 2024, the loan to deposits ratio was 73.6% compared to 71.2% in the prior quarter and 66.4% in the same period last year.

Estimated uninsured deposits, excluding collateralized public fund deposits, totaled $174.2 million and $197.2 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. This represents approximately 14% of total deposits at March 31, 2024 and compares favorably with other similar community banking organizations. Over 92% of Landmark’s total deposits were considered core deposits at March 31, 2024. These deposit balances are from retail, commercial and public fund customers located in the markets where the Company has bank branch locations. Brokered deposits are considered non-core and totaled $95.7 million at March 31, 2024 compared to $83.2 million at December 31, 2023 and are utilized as an additional source of liquidity.

Stockholders’ equity decreased slightly to $126.7 million (book value of $23.14 per share) as of December 31, 2023, from $126.9 million (book value of $23.17 per share) as of December 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in other comprehensive losses during the first quarter of 2024. The increase in other comprehensive losses resulted from higher market interest rates which increased the unrealized losses on the Company’s investment securities portfolio. The ratio of equity to total assets increased to 8.16% on March 31, 2024, from 8.13% on December 31, 2023.

The allowance for credit losses totaled $10.9 million, or 1.13% of total gross loans on March 31, 2024, compared to $10.6 million, or 1.12% of total gross loans on December 31, 2023. Net loan charge-offs totaled $7,000 in the first quarter of 2024, compared to $47,000 during the same quarter last year and $362,000 during the fourth quarter of 2023. A provision for credit losses of $300,000 was made in the first quarter of 2024 related to an increase loan balances and unfunded loan commitments.

Non-performing loans totaled $3.6 million, or 0.38% of gross loans at March 31, 2024 compared to $2.4 million, or 0.25% of gross loans at December 31, 2023. Loans 30-89 days delinquent totaled $3.9 million, or 0.41% of gross loans, as of March 31, 2024 compared to $1.6 million, or 0.17% of gross loans, as of December 31, 2023. Real estate owned totaled $428,000 at March 31, 2024.

About Landmark

Landmark Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Landmark National Bank, is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “LARK.” Headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas, Landmark National Bank is a community banking organization dedicated to providing quality financial and banking services. Landmark National Bank has 30 locations in 24 communities across Kansas: Manhattan (2), Auburn, Dodge City (2), Fort Scott (2), Garden City, Great Bend (2), Hoisington, Iola, Junction City, Kincaid, La Crosse, Lawrence (2), Lenexa, Louisburg, Mound City, Osage City, Osawatomie, Overland Park, Paola, Pittsburg, Prairie Village, Topeka (2), Wamego and Wellsville, Kansas. Visit www.banklandmark.com for more information.

Contact:

Mark A. Herpich

Chief Financial Officer

(785) 565-2000

Special Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of Landmark. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of our management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should” or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this press release, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and Landmark undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events. A number of factors, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the following: (i) the strength of the local, national and international economies, including the effects of inflationary pressures and supply chain constraints on such economies; (ii) changes in state and federal laws, regulations and governmental policies concerning banking, securities, consumer protection, insurance, monetary, trade and tax matters, including any changes in response to the recent failures of other banks; (iii) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of our assets; (iv) increased competition in the financial services sector and the inability to attract new customers, including from non-bank competitors such as credit unions and “fintech” companies; (v) timely development and acceptance of new products and services; (vi) changes in technology and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (vii) our risk management framework; (viii) interruptions in information technology and telecommunications systems and third-party services; (ix) changes and uncertainty in benchmark interest rates, including the timing of rate changes, if any, by the Federal Reserve; (x) the effects of severe weather, natural disasters, widespread disease or pandemics, or other external events; (xi) the loss of key executives or employees; (xii) changes in consumer spending; (xiii) integration of acquired businesses; (xiv) unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation; (xv) changes in accounting policies and practices, such as the implementation of the current expected credit losses accounting standard; (xvi) the economic impact of past and any future terrorist attacks, acts of war, including the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the conflict in Ukraine, or threats thereof, and the response of the United States to any such threats and attacks; (xvii) the ability to manage credit risk, forecast loan losses and maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses; (xviii) fluctuations in the value of securities held in our securities portfolio; (xix) concentrations within our loan portfolio, large loans to certain borrowers, and large deposits from certain clients; (xx) the concentration of large deposits from certain clients who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits and may withdraw deposits to diversify their exposure; (xxi) the level of non-performing assets on our balance sheets; (xxii) the ability to raise additional capital; (xxiii) cyber-attacks; (xxiv) declines in real estate values; (xxv) the effects of fraud on the part of our employees, customers, vendors or counterparties; and (xxvi) any other risks described in the “Risk Factors” sections of reports filed by Landmark with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Additional information concerning Landmark and its business, including additional risk factors that could materially affect Landmark’s financial results, is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

LANDMARK BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)		March 31,				December 31,				September 30,				June 30,				March 31,
		2024				2023				2023				2023				2023
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	16,468			$	27,101			$	23,821			$	20,038			$	23,764
Interest-bearing deposits at other banks			4,920				4,918				5,904				8,336				8,586
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value:
U.S. treasury securities			93,683				95,667				118,341				121,480				121,759
U.S. federal agency obligations			-				-				-				-				1,993
Municipal obligations, tax exempt			118,445				120,623				115,706				124,451				128,281
Municipal obligations, taxable			75,371				79,083				73,993				77,713				73,468
Agency mortgage-backed securities			149,777				157,396				148,817				160,734				164,669
Total investment securities available-for-sale			437,276				452,769				456,857				484,378				490,170
Investment securities held-to-maturity			3,584				3,555				3,525				3,496				3,467
Bank stocks, at cost			7,850				8,123				8,009				9,445				6,876
Loans:
One-to-four family residential real estate			312,833				302,544				289,571				259,655				246,079
Construction and land			24,823				21,090				21,657				22,016				23,137
Commercial real estate			323,397				320,962				323,427				314,889				316,900
Commercial			181,945				180,942				185,831				181,424				172,331
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)			-				-				-				-				21
Agriculture			86,808				89,680				84,560				84,345				80,499
Municipal			5,690				4,507				3,200				2,711				2,004
Consumer			28,544				28,931				29,180				28,219				28,835
Total gross loans			964,040				948,656				937,426				893,259				869,806
Net deferred loan (fees) costs and loans in process			(578	)			(429	)			(396	)			(261	)			2
Allowance for credit losses			(10,851	)			(10,608	)			(10,970	)			(10,449	)			(10,267	)
Loans, net			952,611				937,619				926,060				882,549				859,541
Loans held for sale, at fair value			2,697				853				1,857				3,900				1,839
Bank owned life insurance			38,578				38,333				38,090				37,764				37,541
Premises and equipment, net			20,696				19,709				23,911				24,027				24,241
Goodwill			32,377				32,377				32,377				32,199				32,199
Other intangible assets, net			3,071				3,241				3,414				3,612				3,809
Mortgage servicing rights			2,977				3,158				3,368				3,514				3,652
Real estate owned, net			428				928				934				934				934
Other assets			29,684				28,988				29,459				25,148				24,198
Total assets		$	1,553,217			$	1,561,672			$	1,557,586			$	1,539,340			$	1,520,817
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing demand			364,386				367,103				395,046				382,410				421,971
Money market and checking			583,315				613,613				586,651				606,474				588,366
Savings			154,000				152,381				157,112				160,426				169,504
Certificates of deposit			191,823				183,154				169,225				131,661				114,189
Total deposits			1,293,524				1,316,251				1,308,034				1,280,971				1,294,030
FHLB and other borrowings			74,716				64,662				74,567				76,185				37,804
Subordinated debentures			21,651				21,651				21,651				21,651				21,651
Repurchase agreements			15,895				12,714				20,592				22,293				28,750
Accrued interest and other liabilities			20,760				19,480				23,185				20,887				20,864
Total liabilities			1,426,546				1,434,758				1,448,029				1,421,987				1,403,099
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock			55				55				52				52				52
Additional paid-in capital			89,364				89,208				84,568				84,475				84,413
Retained earnings			55,912				54,282				57,280				55,498				53,231
Treasury stock, at cost			(249	)			(75	)			-				-				-
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			(18,411	)			(16,556	)			(32,343	)			(22,672	)			(19,978	)
Total stockholders’ equity			126,671				126,914				109,557				117,353				117,718
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	1,553,217			$	1,561,672			$	1,557,586			$	1,539,340			$	1,520,817

LANDMARK BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)		Three months ended,
		March 31,				December 31,				March 31,
		2024				2023				2023
Interest income:
Loans		$	14,490			$	14,223			$	11,376
Investment securities:
Taxable			2,428				2,453				2,317
Tax-exempt			764				761				786
Interest-bearing deposits at banks			63				49				98
Total interest income			17,745				17,486				14,577
Interest expense:
Deposits			5,457				4,879				2,539
FHLB and other borrowings			1,022				1,203				567
Subordinated debentures			412				422				364
Repurchase agreements			107				96				160
Total interest expense			6,998				6,600				3,630
Net interest income			10,747				10,886				10,947
Provision for credit losses			300				50				49
Net interest income after provision for credit losses			10,447				10,836				10,898
Non-interest income:
Fees and service charges			2,461				2,763				2,358
Gains on sales of loans, net			512				255				693
Bank owned life insurance			245				242				218
Losses on sales of investment securities, net			-				(1,246	)			-
Other			182				240				226
Total non-interest income			3,400				2,254				3,495
Non-interest expense:
Compensation and benefits			5,532				5,756				5,542
Occupancy and equipment			1,390				1,429				1,369
Data processing			481				462				589
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights and other intangibles			412				437				461
Professional fees			647				730				491
Other			2,089				1,748				1,891
Total non-interest expense			10,551				10,562				10,343
Earnings before income taxes			3,296				2,528				4,050
Income tax expense			518				(111	)			693
Net earnings		$	2,778			$	2,639			$	3,357
Net earnings per share (1)
Basic		$	0.51			$	0.48			$	0.61
Diluted			0.51				0.48				0.61
Dividends per share (1)			0.21				0.20				0.20
Shares outstanding at end of period (1)			5,473,867				5,477,595				5,476,354
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (1)			5,469,954				5,481,119				5,473,781
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (1)			5,474,852				5,481,119				5,481,722
Tax equivalent net interest income		$	10,925			$	11,017			$	11,144

(1) Share and per share values at or for the period ended March 31, 2023 have been adjusted to give effect to the 5% stock dividend paid during December 2023.

LANDMARK BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Select Ratios and Other Data (unaudited)

		As of or for the
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)		three months ended,
		March 31,				December 31,				March 31,
		2024				2023				2023
Performance ratios:
Return on average assets (1)			0.72	%			0.67	%			0.90	%
Return on average equity (1)			8.88	%			9.39	%			12.04	%
Net interest margin (1)(2)			3.12	%			3.11	%			3.31	%
Effective tax rate			15.7	%			-4.4	%			17.1	%
Efficiency ratio (3)			73.0	%			71.9	%			70.1	%
Non-interest income to total income (3)			24.1	%			24.3	%			24.2	%
Average balances:
Investment securities		$	456,933			$	463,763			$	499,538
Loans			945,737				934,333				850,331
Assets			1,555,662				1,555,742				1,511,077
Interest-bearing deposits			935,417				910,610				872,900
FHLB and other borrowings			72,618				84,408				45,217
Subordinated debentures			21,651				21,651				21,651
Repurchase agreements			14,371				13,785				27,548
Stockholders’ equity		$	125,846			$	111,560			$	113,115
Average tax equivalent yield/cost (1):
Investment securities			2.96	%			2.86	%			2.68	%
Loans			6.16	%			6.04	%			5.43	%
Total interest-bearing assets			5.11	%			4.97	%			4.39	%
Interest-bearing deposits			2.35	%			2.13	%			1.18	%
FHLB and other borrowings			5.66	%			5.65	%			5.09	%
Subordinated debentures			7.65	%			7.73	%			6.82	%
Repurchase agreements			2.99	%			2.79	%			2.36	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities			2.70	%			2.54	%			1.52	%
Capital ratios:
Equity to total assets			8.16	%			8.13	%			7.74	%
Tangible equity to tangible assets (3)			6.01	%			5.98	%			5.50	%
Book value per share		$	23.14			$	23.17			$	21.50
Tangible book value per share (3)		$	16.67			$	16.67			$	14.92
Rollforward of allowance for credit losses (loans):
Beginning balance		$	10,608			$	10,970			$	8,791
Adoption of CECL			-				-				1,523
Charge-offs			(141	)			(442	)			(108	)
Recoveries			134				80				61
Provision for credit losses for loans			250				-				-
Ending balance		$	10,851			$	10,608			$	10,267
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments		$	300			$	250			$	200
Non-performing assets:
Non-accrual loans		$	3,621			$	2,391			$	3,311
Accruing loans over 90 days past due			-				-				-
Real estate owned			428				928				934
Total non-performing assets		$	4,049			$	3,319			$	4,245
Loans 30-89 days delinquent		$	4,064			$	1,582			$	1,490
Other ratios:
Loans to deposits			73.64	%			71.23	%			66.42	%
Loans 30-89 days delinquent and still accruing to gross loans outstanding			0.42	%			0.17	%			0.17	%
Total non-performing loans to gross loans outstanding			0.38	%			0.25	%			0.38	%
Total non-performing assets to total assets			0.26	%			0.21	%			0.28	%
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans outstanding			1.13	%			1.12	%			1.18	%
Allowance for credit losses to total non-performing loans			299.67	%			443.66	%			310.09	%
Net loan charge-offs to average loans (1)			0.00	%			0.15	%			0.02	%

(1) Information is annualized.
(2) Net interest margin is presented on a fully tax equivalent basis, using a 21% federal tax rate.
(3) Non-GAAP financial measures. See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this press release for a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP equivalent.

LANDMARK BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Non-GAAP Finacials Measures (unaudited)

		As of or for the
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)		three months ended,
		March 31,				December 31,				March 31,
		2024				2023				2023
Non-GAAP financial ratio reconciliation:
Total non-interest expense		$	10,551			$	10,562			$	10,343
Less: foreclosure and real estate owned expense			(50	)			(40	)			(17	)
Less: amortization of other intangibles			(170	)			(174	)			(197	)
Less: acquisition costs			-				-				-
Adjusted non-interest expense (A)			10,331				10,348				10,129
Net interest income (B)			10,747				10,886				10,947
Non-interest income			3,400				2,254				3,495
Less: losses (gains) on sales of investment securities, net			-				1,246				-
Less: gains on sales of premises and equipment and foreclosed assets			9				-				(1	)
Adjusted non-interest income (C)		$	3,409			$	3,500			$	3,494
Efficiency ratio (A/(B+C))			73.0	%			71.9	%			70.1	%
Non-interest income to total income (C/(B+C))			24.1	%			24.3	%			24.2	%
Total stockholders’ equity		$	126,671			$	126,914			$	117,718
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets			(35,448	)			(35,618	)			(36,008	)
Tangible equity (D)		$	91,223			$	91,296			$	81,710
Total assets		$	1,553,217			$	1,561,672			$	1,520,817
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets			(35,448	)			(35,618	)			(36,008	)
Tangible assets (E)		$	1,517,769			$	1,526,054			$	1,484,809
Tangible equity to tangible assets (D/E)			6.01	%			5.98	%			5.50	%
Shares outstanding at end of period (F)			5,473,867				5,477,595				5,476,354
Tangible book value per share (D/F)		$	16.67			$	16.67			$	14.92

FAQ

What were Landmark Bancorp's diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2024?

Landmark Bancorp reported diluted earnings per share of $0.51 for the first quarter of 2024.

What was the net earnings for Landmark Bancorp in the first quarter of 2024?

Net earnings for Landmark Bancorp in the first quarter of 2024 amounted to $2.8 million.

What was Landmark Bancorp's return on average assets in the first quarter of 2024?

Landmark Bancorp's return on average assets was 0.72% in the first quarter of 2024.

When is Landmark Bancorp's cash dividend of $0.21 per share payable?

Landmark Bancorp's cash dividend of $0.21 per share will be paid on May 29, 2024.

How did Landmark Bancorp's non-interest income change in the first quarter of 2024?

Landmark Bancorp's non-interest income increased by $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2024.