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Mercantile Bank Corporation Announces Strong First Quarter 2025 Results

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Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM) reported Q1 2025 net income of $19.5 million ($1.21 per diluted share), compared to $21.6 million ($1.34 per diluted share) in Q1 2024.

Key financial highlights include:

  • Net revenue of $57.2 million, down 1.7% year-over-year
  • Net interest income increased 2.5% to $48.6 million
  • Noninterest income decreased to $8.7 million from $10.9 million
  • Net interest margin was 3.47%, down from 3.74%

The bank maintained strong asset quality with nonperforming assets at less than 0.1% of total assets. Total assets reached $6.14 billion, with total deposits at $4.68 billion. The loan-to-deposit ratio slightly increased to 99% from 98% at year-end 2024. The bank maintains a well-capitalized position with a total risk-based capital ratio of 14.0%.

Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM) ha riportato un utile netto nel primo trimestre 2025 di 19,5 milioni di dollari (1,21 dollari per azione diluita), rispetto ai 21,6 milioni di dollari (1,34 dollari per azione diluita) del primo trimestre 2024.

I principali dati finanziari includono:

  • Ricavi netti pari a 57,2 milioni di dollari, in calo dell'1,7% su base annua
  • Reddito netto da interessi aumentato del 2,5% a 48,6 milioni di dollari
  • Reddito non da interessi diminuito a 8,7 milioni di dollari da 10,9 milioni
  • Margine di interesse netto al 3,47%, in diminuzione rispetto al 3,74%

La banca ha mantenuto un'elevata qualità degli attivi, con attività in sofferenza inferiori allo 0,1% del totale attivi. Il totale degli attivi ha raggiunto 6,14 miliardi di dollari, con depositi totali pari a 4,68 miliardi. Il rapporto prestiti/depositi è leggermente salito al 99% rispetto al 98% di fine 2024. La banca mantiene una solida posizione patrimoniale con un indice patrimoniale totale basato sul rischio del 14,0%.

Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM) reportó un ingreso neto en el primer trimestre de 2025 de 19,5 millones de dólares (1,21 dólares por acción diluida), en comparación con 21,6 millones de dólares (1,34 dólares por acción diluida) en el primer trimestre de 2024.

Los principales indicadores financieros incluyen:

  • Ingresos netos de 57,2 millones de dólares, una disminución del 1,7% interanual
  • Ingreso neto por intereses aumentó un 2,5% hasta 48,6 millones de dólares
  • Ingresos no por intereses disminuyeron a 8,7 millones de dólares desde 10,9 millones
  • Margen neto de intereses del 3,47%, inferior al 3,74%

El banco mantuvo una sólida calidad de activos con activos improductivos por debajo del 0,1% del total de activos. Los activos totales alcanzaron los 6,14 mil millones de dólares, con depósitos totales de 4,68 mil millones. La relación préstamos-depósitos aumentó ligeramente al 99% desde el 98% al cierre de 2024. El banco mantiene una posición bien capitalizada con una ratio de capital total basado en riesgos del 14,0%.

Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM)는 2025년 1분기 순이익이 1,950만 달러(희석 주당 1.21달러)를 기록했다고 발표했으며, 이는 2024년 1분기의 2,160만 달러(희석 주당 1.34달러)와 비교됩니다.

주요 재무 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:

  • 순수익 5,720만 달러로 전년 대비 1.7% 감소
  • 순이자수익은 4,860만 달러로 2.5% 증가
  • 비이자수익은 1,090만 달러에서 870만 달러로 감소
  • 순이자마진은 3.47%로 3.74%에서 하락

은행은 총자산 대비 0.1% 미만의 부실자산으로 강력한 자산 건전성을 유지했습니다. 총자산은 61억 4천만 달러에 달했으며, 총 예금은 46억 8천만 달러였습니다. 대출 대비 예금 비율은 2024년 말 98%에서 소폭 상승한 99%를 기록했습니다. 은행은 14.0%의 총 위험기준 자본비율로 안정적인 자본 상태를 유지하고 있습니다.

Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ : MBWM) a déclaré un bénéfice net au premier trimestre 2025 de 19,5 millions de dollars (1,21 dollar par action diluée), contre 21,6 millions de dollars (1,34 dollar par action diluée) au premier trimestre 2024.

Les principaux indicateurs financiers comprennent :

  • Revenus nets de 57,2 millions de dollars, en baisse de 1,7 % en glissement annuel
  • Revenu net d’intérêts en hausse de 2,5 % à 48,6 millions de dollars
  • Revenus hors intérêts en baisse à 8,7 millions de dollars contre 10,9 millions
  • Marge nette d’intérêts de 3,47 %, en baisse par rapport à 3,74 %

La banque a maintenu une forte qualité d’actifs avec des actifs non performants représentant moins de 0,1 % du total des actifs. Le total des actifs a atteint 6,14 milliards de dollars, avec des dépôts totaux de 4,68 milliards. Le ratio prêts/dépôts a légèrement augmenté à 99 % contre 98 % à la fin de 2024. La banque conserve une position bien capitalisée avec un ratio de fonds propres total basé sur les risques de 14,0 %.

Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM) meldete für das erste Quartal 2025 einen Nettogewinn von 19,5 Millionen US-Dollar (1,21 US-Dollar je verwässerter Aktie), verglichen mit 21,6 Millionen US-Dollar (1,34 US-Dollar je verwässerter Aktie) im ersten Quartal 2024.

Wichtige finanzielle Kennzahlen umfassen:

  • Nettoeinnahmen von 57,2 Millionen US-Dollar, ein Rückgang von 1,7 % im Jahresvergleich
  • Nettozinsertrag stieg um 2,5 % auf 48,6 Millionen US-Dollar
  • Erträge aus Nichtzinsen sanken von 10,9 Millionen auf 8,7 Millionen US-Dollar
  • Nettozinsmarge lag bei 3,47 %, gegenüber 3,74 % zuvor

Die Bank hielt eine starke Vermögensqualität mit notleidenden Krediten von weniger als 0,1 % der Gesamtaktiva aufrecht. Die Gesamtaktiva erreichten 6,14 Milliarden US-Dollar, die Gesamteinlagen lagen bei 4,68 Milliarden. Die Kredit-Einlagen-Quote stieg leicht von 98 % Ende 2024 auf 99 %. Die Bank verfügt über eine solide Kapitalausstattung mit einer risikobasierten Gesamtkapitalquote von 14,0 %.

Positive
  • Net interest income increased 2.5% to $48.6 million
  • Strong asset quality with nonperforming assets below 0.1% of total assets
  • Well-capitalized position with 14.0% total risk-based capital ratio
  • Commercial loan portfolio grew at 4.8% annualized rate in Q1
  • Mortgage banking income increased due to higher loan originations
Negative
  • Net income decreased to $19.5M from $21.6M year-over-year
  • EPS declined to $1.21 from $1.34 year-over-year
  • Net interest margin decreased to 3.47% from 3.74%
  • Noninterest income declined to $8.7M from $10.9M
  • Total deposits decreased by $16.6M during Q1 2025

Insights

Mercantile reports 9.7% lower Q1 earnings despite solid loan growth and excellent asset quality, reflecting rate environment challenges.

Mercantile Bank 's Q1 2025 results present a mixed financial picture with net income declining 9.7% year-over-year to $19.5 million ($1.21 per share versus $1.34 in Q1 2024). This earnings compression warrants attention, though underlying fundamentals show areas of strength.

The bank's core revenue engine showed resilience with net interest income growing 2.5% to $48.6 million despite margin pressure. The net interest margin contracted to 3.47% from 3.74% year-over-year, reflecting the impact of three Fed rate cuts totaling 100 basis points in late 2024. Given that 73% of the commercial portfolio consists of variable-rate loans, this margin compression was expected but well-managed through balance sheet growth.

Commercial loans expanded at an annualized rate of 4.8% despite $55 million in payoffs, demonstrating healthy demand in their core market. Asset quality metrics remain exceptionally strong with nonperforming assets below 0.1% of total assets and the bank recording net loan recoveries rather than charge-offs.

The strategic initiative to improve funding structure shows clear progress, with the loan-to-deposit ratio improving from 108% a year ago to 99% currently. Though deposits dipped slightly by 0.4% quarter-over-quarter due to seasonal factors, they increased 16.8% year-over-year, reducing reliance on wholesale funding (steady at 10% of total funds).

Noninterest income declined to $8.7 million from $10.9 million, partially due to non-recurring items in the prior year period, including $0.7 million in life insurance claims. Mortgage banking income increased substantially with origination volume up 26% and sell-through rates improving to 80% from 74%.

The capital position remains robust with a total risk-based capital ratio of 14.0%, providing $217 million above the "well-capitalized" regulatory threshold. Unrealized losses on the securities portfolio improved to $51.5 million from $63.1 million at year-end, reducing the drag on tangible equity.

While the headline earnings declined, core banking operations demonstrate effective management through a challenging interest rate transition period.

Growth in net interest income, notable increases in certain noninterest income categories, sustained strength in asset quality metrics, and continuing solid capital position highlight the quarter

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: MBWM) ("Mercantile") reported net income of $19.5 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025, compared with net income of $21.6 million, or $1.34 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2024.

"We are pleased to report sustained strength in financial metrics during the first quarter of 2025.  We believe these results continue to evidence our ability to effectively manage challenges emanating from ongoing uncertain economic and operating environments," said Ray Reitsma, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercantile.  "The strong operating performance reflected net interest income expansion, a steadying net interest margin, higher levels of treasury management, mortgage banking, and payroll service income, and continuing strength in asset quality metrics.  Notably, net growth in various local deposit relationships and newly established deposit relationships substantially offset customary seasonal deposit withdrawals, and we remain committed to lowering our loan-to-deposit ratio through local deposit generation."

First quarter highlights include:

  • Net interest income expansion
  • Noteworthy increases in treasury management, mortgage banking, and payroll income
  • Net growth in various local deposit relationships and new local deposit relationships largely offset customary seasonal deposit withdrawals
  • Continuing low levels of nonperforming assets, past due loans, and loan charge-offs
  • Strong capital position

Operating Results

Net revenue, consisting of net interest income and noninterest income, was $57.2 million during the first quarter of 2025, down $1.0 million, or 1.7 percent, from $58.2 million during the prior-year first quarter.  Net interest income during the first three months of 2025 was $48.6 million, up $1.2 million, or 2.5 percent, from $47.4 million during the respective 2024 period as growth in earning assets more than offset a lower net interest margin.  Noninterest income totaled $8.7 million during the first quarter of 2025, compared to $10.9 million during the first quarter of 2024.  Higher levels of treasury management fees, mortgage banking income, and payroll service fees were more than offset by declines in interest rate swap income, revenue generated from an investment in a private equity fund, and bank owned life insurance income.

The net interest margin was 3.47 percent in the first quarter of 2025, down from 3.74 percent in the prior-year first quarter.  The yield on average earning assets was 5.74 percent during the current-year first quarter, a decrease from 6.06 percent during the respective 2024 period.  The lower yield primarily resulted from a decreased yield on loans and a change in earning asset mix, which more than offset an enhanced yield on securities stemming from reinvestment and portfolio expansion activities in a higher interest rate environment.  The yield on loans was 6.31 percent during the first quarter of 2025, down from 6.65 percent during the first quarter of 2024 mainly due to lower interest rates on variable-rate commercial loans resulting from the Federal Open Market Committee ("FOMC") lowering the targeted federal funds rate.  The FOMC decreased the targeted federal funds rate by 50 basis points in September of 2024 and 25 basis points in each of November and December of 2024, during which time average variable-rate commercial loans represented approximately 73 percent of average total commercial loans.  Signifying the success of a strategic initiative to reduce the loan-to-deposit ratio and increase on-balance sheet liquidity, higher-yielding loans represented a reduced percentage of earning assets and lower-yielding securities and interest-earning deposits accounted for increased percentages of earning assets in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024.

During the first quarter of 2025, the cost of funds was 2.27 percent, down from 2.32 percent in the first quarter of 2024 mainly due to lower rates paid on money market accounts, reflecting the decreased interest rate environment that began in September of 2024 in conjunction with the FOMC's lowering of the targeted federal funds rate.  A change in funding mix, primarily consisting of a decline in average noninterest-bearing checking accounts and growth in average higher-cost money market accounts and time deposits, negatively impacted the cost of funds during the first three months of 2025.  The increases in money market accounts and time deposits reflected new deposit relationships, growth in existing deposit relationships, and deposit migration.

Mercantile recorded provisions for credit losses of $2.1 million and $1.3 million during the first quarters of 2025 and 2024, respectively.  The provision expense recorded during the current-year first quarter primarily reflected an increased allocation necessitated by changes to the economic forecast.  The provision expense recorded during the first quarter of 2024 mainly reflected an individual allocation for a nonperforming commercial loan relationship, allocations necessitated by net loan growth, and a change in a commercial loan environmental factor, which more than offset the impacts of an improved economic forecast and changes to the loan portfolio composition. The recording of net loan recoveries and sustained strength in loan quality metrics during both periods largely mitigated additional reserves associated with loan growth.

Noninterest income totaled $8.7 million during the first quarter of 2025, down from $10.9 million during the respective 2024 period as growth in treasury management fees, mortgage banking income, and payroll service fees was more than offset by lower levels of interest rate swap income, revenue generated from an investment in a private equity fund, and bank owned life insurance income.  The higher level of mortgage banking income mainly resulted from increases in the percentage of loans originated with the intent to sell, which equaled approximately 80 percent during the current-year first quarter compared to approximately 74 percent during the first quarter of 2024, and total loan originations, which were up approximately 26 percent during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the corresponding 2024 period.  During the first quarter of 2025, interest rate swap income, which sometimes varies greatly from period to period due to the timing of closing transactions, was negatively impacted by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding economic and operating conditions and the associated reduction in commercial loan activity. Noninterest income during the first three months of 2024 included bank owned life insurance claims totaling $0.7 million.

Noninterest expense totaled $31.1 million during the first quarter of 2025, compared to $29.9 million during the prior-year first quarter.  The increase primarily resulted from higher salary and benefit costs, largely reflecting annual merit pay increases and market adjustments.  A higher level of data processing costs, mainly reflecting increased software support costs, also contributed to the rise in noninterest expense.  Noninterest expense during the first quarter of 2024 included contributions to The Mercantile Bank Foundation totaling $0.7 million.

Mr. Reitsma commented, "The notable increase in mortgage banking income during the first quarter of 2025 primarily reflected the ongoing success of planned initiatives to amplify the percentage of loans originated with the intent to sell and maintain solid loan production.  We are pleased with the growth in treasury management and payroll service fees, largely reflecting customers' increased use of products and services and our sales team's effectiveness in marketing them to existing and new clients.  Although declining as anticipated from the first quarter of 2024 due to a lower yield on average earning assets, our net interest margin has remained relatively steady during the past three quarters.  The impact of the lower net interest margin was more than offset by growth in earning assets, providing for an increase in net interest income.  We remain committed to expanding the balance sheet in a cost-effective manner and continually examine our operating segments to identify opportunities to function more efficiently while continuing to deliver outstanding service to our customers and provide them with market-leading products and services to meet their needs."

Balance Sheet

As of March 31, 2025, total assets were $6.14 billion, up $89.0 million from December 31, 2024.  Total loans increased $35.8 million, or an annualized 3.2 percent, during the first quarter of 2025, primarily reflecting growth in commercial loans of $44.3 million.  Commercial loans grew an annualized 4.8 percent during the current-year first quarter despite the full payoffs and partial paydowns of certain larger relationships, which aggregated approximately $55 million during the period.  The payoffs and paydowns mainly stemmed from customers using excess cash flows generated within their operations to make line of credit reductions, as well as from sales of assets.  Residential mortgage loans declined $10.4 million, and other consumer loans were up $1.9 million during the first three months of 2025.  During the first quarter of 2025, securities available for sale grew $57.2 million, and interest-earning deposits declined $20.9 million.

As of March 31, 2025, unfunded commitments on commercial construction and development loans, which are expected to be funded over the next 12 to 18 months, and residential construction loans, which are expected to be largely funded over the next 12 months, totaled $210 million and $30 million, respectively.

Commercial and industrial loans and owner-occupied commercial real estate loans combined represented approximately 54 percent of total commercial loans as of March 31, 2025, a level that has remained relatively consistent with prior periods and in line with our expectations.

Total deposits as of March 31, 2025, were $4.68 billion, down $16.6 million, or 0.4 percent, from December 31, 2024, but were up $674 million, or 16.8 percent, from March 31, 2024.  Local deposits decreased $16.6 million during the first quarter of 2025, while brokered deposits were essentially unchanged.  The slight reduction in local deposits during the current-year first quarter primarily resulted from the customary level of seasonal noninterest-bearing deposit withdrawals by customers to make bonus and tax payments and partnership distributions, the impact of which was substantially offset by net growth in various existing deposit relationships and new client acquisitions.  The decrease in total deposits and loan portfolio expansion during the first three months of 2025 resulted in a nominal increase in the loan-to-deposit ratio from 98 percent at year-end 2024 to 99 percent as of March 31, 2025.  As of March 31, 2024, the loan-to-deposit ratio was 108 percent.  Wholesale funds were $516 million and $537 million as of March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively, with both amounts representing approximately 10 percent of total funds as of the respective dates.  Noninterest-bearing checking accounts represented approximately 25 percent of total deposits as of March 31, 2025.

Mr. Reitsma noted, "The commercial loan portfolio grew during the first quarter of 2025 notwithstanding partial paydowns and full payoffs and a decline in commercial lending activities stemming from the ongoing uncertain economic and operating environments.  Based on our current pipeline and ongoing discussions with current and prospective borrowers, we believe ample opportunities to originate commercial loans will be available in future periods.  Our near-term objective remains to grow our local deposit base in an effort to lower our loan-to-deposit ratio while limiting the use of wholesale funds to fund loan originations and investment purchases."

Asset Quality

Nonperforming assets totaled $5.4 million, or less than 0.1 percent of total assets, at March 31, 2025, compared to $5.7 million, or less than 0.1 percent of total assets, at December 31, 2024, and $6.2 million, or 0.1 percent of total assets, at March 31, 2024.  The level of past due loans remains nominal.  During the first quarter of 2025, loan charge-offs totaled $0.1 million, while recoveries of prior period loan charge-offs equaled $0.2 million, providing for net loan recoveries of $0.1 million, or an annualized 0.01 percent of average total loans.

Mr. Reitsma remarked, "As evidenced by the sustained strength in asset quality metrics during the first quarter of 2025, including ongoing low levels of nonperforming assets, past due loans, and loan charge-offs, we remain committed to underwriting loans in a proper and disciplined manner.  The early detection and reporting of weakening commercial credit relationships and developing sector-specific or systemic credit issues remain top priorities, and we believe our continuing focus on the use of these important credit monitoring tools will limit the impact of such on our overall financial condition.  Our residential mortgage loan and consumer loan portfolios continue to perform well, with both portfolios exhibiting low delinquency and charge-off levels."

Capital Position

Shareholders' equity totaled $608 million as of March 31, 2025, up $23.8 million from December 31, 2024.  Mercantile Bank maintained "well-capitalized" positions at the end of the first quarter of 2025 and year-end 2024, with a total risk-based capital ratio of 14.0 percent and 13.9 percent, respectively.  As of March 31, 2025, Mercantile Bank had approximately $217 million in excess of the 10 percent minimum regulatory threshold required to be categorized as a "well-capitalized" institution. 

All of Mercantile Bank's investments are categorized as available-for-sale.  As of March 31, 2025, the net unrealized loss on these investments totaled $51.5 million, resulting in an after-tax reduction to equity capital of $40.7 million.  As of December 31, 2024, the net unrealized loss on these investments totaled $63.1 million, resulting in an after-tax reduction to equity capital of $49.8 million.  Although unrealized gains and losses on investments are excluded from regulatory capital ratio calculations, Mercantile Bank's excess capital over the minimum regulatory requirement to be considered a "well-capitalized" institution would approximate $178 million on an adjusted basis as of March 31, 2025.

Mercantile reported 16,235,660 total shares outstanding as of March 31, 2025.

Mr. Reitsma concluded, "Our ongoing financial strength has enabled us to continue our regular cash dividend program and provide shareholders with meaningful cash returns on their investments.  We believe our strong capital position, operating results, and asset quality metrics will allow us to effectively address potential issues arising from shifting economic and operating conditions.  Our community banking philosophy and passionate focus on meeting customers' needs have been instrumental in retaining existing relationships and securing new relationships, and we believe these inherent traits will be key components of our efforts to reduce our loan-to-deposit ratio through local deposit generation."

Investor Presentation

Mercantile has prepared presentation materials that management intends to use during its previously announced first quarter 2025 conference call on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and from time to time thereafter in presentations about the company's operations and performance.  These materials, which are available for viewing in the Investor Relations section of Mercantile's website at www.mercbank.com, have been furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission concurrently with this press release.

About Mercantile Bank Corporation

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mercantile Bank Corporation is the bank holding company for Mercantile Bank. Mercantile provides financial products and services in a professional and personalized manner designed to make banking easier for businesses, individuals, and governmental units. Distinguished by exceptional service, knowledgeable staff, and a commitment to the communities it serves, Mercantile is one of the largest Michigan-based banks with assets of approximately $6.1 billion. Mercantile Bank Corporation's common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "MBWM."  For more information about Mercantile, visit www.mercbank.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) @MercBank, and LinkedIn @merc-bank.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements or information that may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "will," and similar references to future periods.  Any such statements are based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Actual results may differ materially from the results expressed in forward-looking statements.  Factors that might cause such a difference include changes in interest rates and interest rate relationships; increasing rates of inflation and slower growth rates or recession; significant declines in the value of commercial real estate; market volatility; demand for products and services; climate impacts; labor markets; the degree of competition by traditional and nontraditional financial services companies; changes in banking regulation or actions by bank regulators; changes in tax laws and other laws and regulations applicable to us; changes in prices, levies, and assessments; the impact of technological advances; potential cyber-attacks, information security breaches and other criminal activities; litigation liabilities; governmental and regulatory policy changes; the outcomes of existing or future contingencies; trends in customer behavior as well as their ability to repay loans; changes in local real estate values; damage to our reputation resulting from adverse publicity, regulatory actions, litigation, operational failures, and the failure to meet client expectations and other facts; changes in the national and local economies; unstable political and economic environments; disease outbreaks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic or similar public health threats, and measures implemented to combat them; and other factors, including those expressed as risk factors, disclosed from time to time in filings made by Mercantile with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Mercantile undertakes no obligation to update or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained herein.

Mercantile Bank Corporation







First Quarter 2025 Results














MERCANTILE BANK CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

















MARCH 31,


DECEMBER 31,


MARCH 31,



2025


2024


2024



(Unaudited)


(Audited)


(Unaudited)

ASSETS







   Cash and due from banks

$

70,320,000

$

56,991,000

$

52,606,000

   Interest-earning deposits


315,140,000


336,019,000


184,625,000

      Total cash and cash equivalents


385,460,000


393,010,000


237,231,000








   Securities available for sale


787,583,000


730,352,000


609,153,000

   Federal Home Loan Bank stock


21,513,000


21,513,000


21,513,000

   Mortgage loans held for sale


15,192,000


15,824,000


14,393,000








   Loans


4,636,549,000


4,600,781,000


4,322,006,000

   Allowance for credit losses


(56,666,000)


(54,454,000)


(51,638,000)

      Loans, net


4,579,883,000


4,546,327,000


4,270,368,000








   Premises and equipment, net


53,693,000


53,427,000


50,835,000

   Bank owned life insurance


94,417,000


93,839,000


85,528,000

   Goodwill


49,473,000


49,473,000


49,473,000

   Other assets


153,986,000


148,396,000


127,459,000








      Total assets

$

6,141,200,000

$

6,052,161,000

$

5,465,953,000















LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY







   Deposits:







      Noninterest-bearing

$

1,173,499,000

$

1,264,523,000

$

1,134,995,000

      Interest-bearing


3,508,286,000


3,433,843,000


2,872,815,000

         Total deposits


4,681,785,000


4,698,366,000


4,007,810,000








   Securities sold under agreements to repurchase


242,102,000


121,521,000


228,618,000

   Federal Home Loan Bank advances


366,221,000


387,083,000


447,083,000

   Subordinated debentures


50,501,000


50,330,000


49,815,000

   Subordinated notes


89,400,000


89,314,000


89,057,000

   Accrued interest and other liabilities


102,845,000


121,021,000


106,926,000

         Total liabilities


5,532,854,000


5,467,635,000


4,929,309,000








SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY







   Common stock


300,732,000


299,705,000


296,065,000

   Retained earnings


348,281,000


334,646,000


293,554,000

   Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)


(40,667,000)


(49,825,000)


(52,975,000)

      Total shareholders' equity


608,346,000


584,526,000


536,644,000








      Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

6,141,200,000

$

6,052,161,000

$

5,465,953,000

 

Mercantile Bank Corporation









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MERCANTILE BANK CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED REPORTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)












THREE MONTHS ENDED


THREE MONTHS ENDED



March 31, 2025


March 31, 2024










INTEREST INCOME









   Loans, including fees


$

71,992,000



$

71,270,000


   Investment securities



5,411,000




3,421,000


   Interest-earning deposits



2,935,000




2,033,000


      Total interest income



80,338,000




76,724,000











INTEREST EXPENSE









   Deposits



25,192,000




22,224,000


   Short-term borrowings



1,763,000




1,654,000


   Federal Home Loan Bank advances



2,898,000




3,399,000


   Other borrowed money



1,937,000




2,086,000


      Total interest expense



31,790,000




29,363,000











      Net interest income



48,548,000




47,361,000











Provision for credit losses



2,100,000




1,300,000











      Net interest income after









         provision for credit losses



46,448,000




46,061,000











NONINTEREST INCOME









   Service charges on accounts



1,839,000




1,531,000


   Mortgage banking income



2,651,000




2,343,000


   Credit and debit card income



2,201,000




2,121,000


   Interest rate swap income



80,000




1,339,000


   Payroll services



1,040,000




896,000


   Earnings on bank owned life insurance


543,000




1,172,000


   Other income



348,000




1,466,000


      Total noninterest income



8,702,000




10,868,000











NONINTEREST EXPENSE









   Salaries and benefits



19,557,000




18,237,000


   Occupancy



2,118,000




2,289,000


   Furniture and equipment



787,000




929,000


   Data processing costs



3,770,000




3,289,000


   Charitable foundation contributions



3,000




703,000


   Other expense



4,869,000




4,497,000


      Total noninterest expense



31,104,000




29,944,000











      Income before federal income








         tax expense



24,046,000




26,985,000











Federal income tax expense



4,509,000




5,423,000











      Net Income


$

19,537,000



$

21,562,000











   Basic earnings per share



$1.21




$1.34


   Diluted earnings per share



$1.21




$1.34











   Average basic shares outstanding



16,197,978




16,118,858


   Average diluted shares outstanding



16,197,978




16,118,858


 

Mercantile Bank Corporation











First Quarter 2025 Results











MERCANTILE BANK CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Unaudited)














Quarterly

(dollars in thousands except per share data)


2025


2024


2024


2024


2024



1st Qtr


4th Qtr


3rd Qtr


2nd Qtr


1st Qtr

EARNINGS











   Net interest income

$

48,548


48,361


48,292


47,072


47,361

   Provision for credit losses

$

2,100


1,500


1,100


3,500


1,300

   Noninterest income

$

8,702


10,172


9,667


9,681


10,868

   Noninterest expense

$

31,104


33,806


32,303


29,737


29,944

   Net income before federal income











      tax expense

$

24,046


23,227


24,556


23,516


26,985

   Net income

$

19,537


19,626


19,618


18,786


21,562

   Basic earnings per share

$

1.21


1.22


1.22


1.17


1.34

   Diluted earnings per share

$

1.21


1.22


1.22


1.17


1.34

   Average basic shares outstanding


16,197,978


16,142,578


16,138,320


16,122,813


16,118,858

   Average diluted shares outstanding


16,197,978


16,142,578


16,138,320


16,122,813


16,118,858












PERFORMANCE RATIOS











   Return on average assets


1.32 %


1.30 %


1.35 %


1.36 %


1.61 %

   Return on average equity


13.34 %


13.36 %


13.73 %


13.93 %


16.41 %

   Net interest margin (fully tax-equivalent)


3.47 %


3.41 %


3.52 %


3.63 %


3.74 %

   Efficiency ratio


54.33 %


57.76 %


55.73 %


52.40 %


51.42 %

   Full-time equivalent employees


662


668


653


670


642












YIELD ON ASSETS / COST OF FUNDS











   Yield on loans


6.31 %


6.41 %


6.69 %


6.64 %


6.65 %

   Yield on securities


2.79 %


2.62 %


2.43 %


2.30 %


2.20 %

   Yield on interest-earning deposits


4.40 %


4.66 %


5.37 %


5.28 %


5.35 %

   Yield on total earning assets


5.74 %


5.81 %


6.08 %


6.07 %


6.06 %

   Yield on total assets


5.42 %


5.49 %


5.73 %


5.72 %


5.72 %

   Cost of deposits


2.23 %


2.36 %


2.52 %


2.42 %


2.25 %

   Cost of borrowed funds


3.62 %


3.73 %


3.75 %


3.56 %


3.51 %

   Cost of interest-bearing liabilities


3.08 %


3.30 %


3.53 %


3.40 %


3.27 %

   Cost of funds (total earning assets)


2.27 %


2.40 %


2.56 %


2.44 %


2.32 %

   Cost of funds (total assets)


2.14 %


2.27 %


2.41 %


2.31 %


2.19 %












MORTGAGE BANKING ACTIVITY











   Total mortgage loans originated

$

100,396


121,010


160,944


122,728


79,930

   Purchase/construction mortgage loans originated

$

81,494


82,212


122,747


103,939


57,668

   Refinance mortgage loans originated

$

18,902


38,798


38,197


18,789


22,262

   Mortgage loans originated with intent to sell

$

80,453


100,628


128,678


91,490


59,280

   Income on sale of mortgage loans

$

2,455


3,768


3,376


2,487


2,064












CAPITAL











   Tangible equity to tangible assets


9.17 %


8.91 %


9.10 %


9.03 %


8.99 %

   Tier 1 leverage capital ratio


10.75 %


10.60 %


10.68 %


10.85 %


10.88 %

   Common equity risk-based capital ratio


10.90 %


10.66 %


10.53 %


10.46 %


10.41 %

   Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio


11.78 %


11.54 %


11.42 %


11.36 %


11.33 %

   Total risk-based capital ratio


14.44 %


14.17 %


14.13 %


14.10 %


14.05 %

   Tier 1 capital

$

647,795


633,134


618,038


602,835


587,888

   Tier 1 plus tier 2 capital

$

794,143


777,857


764,653


748,097


729,410

   Total risk-weighted assets

$

5,499,046


5,487,886


5,411,628


5,306,911


5,190,106

   Book value per common share

$

37.47


36.20


36.14


34.15


33.29

   Tangible book value per common share

$

34.42


33.14


33.07


31.09


30.22

   Cash dividend per common share

$

0.37


0.36


0.36


0.35


0.35












ASSET QUALITY











   Gross loan charge-offs

$

63


3,787


10


26


15

   Recoveries

$

175


150


92


296


439

   Net loan charge-offs (recoveries)

$

(112)


3,637


(82)


(270)


(424)

   Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans


(0.01 %)


0.31 %


(0.01 %)


(0.02 %)


(0.04 %)

   Allowance for credit losses

$

56,666


54,454


56,590


55,408


51,638

   Allowance to loans


1.22 %


1.18 %


1.24 %


1.25 %


1.19 %

   Nonperforming loans

$

5,361


5,743


9,877


9,129


6,040

   Other real estate/repossessed assets

$

0


0


0


0


200

   Nonperforming loans to total loans


0.12 %


0.12 %


0.22 %


0.21 %


0.14 %

   Nonperforming assets to total assets


0.09 %


0.09 %


0.17 %


0.16 %


0.11 %












NONPERFORMING ASSETS - COMPOSITION











   Residential real estate:











      Land development

$

95


97


100


1


1

      Construction

$

0


0


0


0


0

      Owner occupied / rental

$

2,968


2,878


3,008


2,288


3,370

   Commercial real estate:











      Land development

$

0


0


0


0


0

      Construction

$

0


0


0


0


0

      Owner occupied  

$

41


42


0


0


200

      Non-owner occupied

$

0


0


0


0


0

   Non-real estate:











      Commercial assets

$

2,257


2,726


6,769


6,840


2,669

      Consumer assets

$

0


0


0


0


0

   Total nonperforming assets

$

5,361


5,743


9,877


9,129


6,240












NONPERFORMING ASSETS - RECON











   Beginning balance

$

5,743


9,877


9,129


6,240


3,615

   Additions

$

423


224


906


4,570


2,802

   Return to performing status

$

0


(102)


0


0


0

   Principal payments

$

(744)


(515)


(158)


(1,481)


(177)

   Sale proceeds

$

0


0


0


(200)


0

   Loan charge-offs

$

(61)


(3,741)


0


0


0

   Valuation write-downs

$

0


0


0


0


0

   Ending balance

$

5,361


5,743


9,877


9,129


6,240












LOAN PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION











   Commercial:











      Commercial & industrial

$

1,314,383


1,287,308


1,312,774


1,275,745


1,222,638

      Land development & construction

$

68,790


66,936


66,374


76,247


75,091

      Owner occupied comm'l R/E

$

705,645


748,837


746,714


732,844


719,338

      Non-owner occupied comm'l R/E

$

1,183,728


1,128,404


1,095,988


1,059,052


1,045,614

      Multi-family & residential rental

$

479,045


475,819


426,438


389,390


366,961

         Total commercial

$

3,751,591


3,707,304


3,648,288


3,533,278


3,429,642

   Retail:











      1-4 family mortgages

$

817,212


827,597


844,093


849,626


840,653

      Other consumer

$

67,746


65,880


60,637


55,341


51,711

         Total retail

$

884,958


893,477


904,730


904,967


892,364

         Total loans

$

4,636,549


4,600,781


4,553,018


4,438,245


4,322,006












END OF PERIOD BALANCES











   Loans

$

4,636,549


4,600,781


4,553,018


4,438,245


4,322,006

   Securities

$

809,096


751,865


724,888


669,420


630,666

   Other interest-earning assets

$

315,140


336,019


240,780


135,766


184,625

   Total earning assets (before allowance)

$

5,760,785


5,688,665


5,518,686


5,243,431


5,137,297

   Total assets

$

6,141,200


6,052,161


5,917,127


5,602,388


5,465,953

   Noninterest-bearing deposits

$

1,173,499


1,264,523


1,182,219


1,119,888


1,134,995

   Interest-bearing deposits

$

3,508,286


3,433,843


3,273,679


3,026,686


2,872,815

   Total deposits

$

4,681,785


4,698,366


4,455,898


4,146,574


4,007,810

   Total borrowed funds

$

749,711


649,528


778,669


789,327


815,744

   Total interest-bearing liabilities

$

4,257,997


4,083,371


4,052,348


3,816,013


3,688,559

   Shareholders' equity

$

608,346


584,526


583,311


551,151


536,644












AVERAGE BALANCES











   Loans

$

4,629,098


4,565,837


4,467,365


4,396,475


4,299,163

   Securities

$

784,608


742,145


699,872


640,627


634,099

   Other interest-earning assets

$

266,871


330,490


284,187


182,636


150,234

   Total earning assets (before allowance)

$

5,680,577


5,638,472


5,451,424


5,219,738


5,083,496

   Total assets

$

6,018,158


5,967,036


5,781,111


5,533,262


5,384,675

   Noninterest-bearing deposits

$

1,144,781


1,188,561


1,191,642


1,139,887


1,175,884

   Interest-bearing deposits

$

3,443,770


3,335,477


3,145,799


2,957,011


2,790,308

   Total deposits

$

4,588,551


4,524,038


4,337,441


4,096,898


3,966,192

   Total borrowed funds

$

738,628


770,838


796,077


800,577


816,848

   Total interest-bearing liabilities

$

4,182,398


4,106,315


3,941,876


3,757,588


3,607,156

   Shareholders' equity

$

594,145


582,829


566,852


540,868


527,180

 

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The net interest margin was 3.47% in Q1 2025, down from 3.74% in Q1 2024, primarily due to lower yields on variable-rate commercial loans.

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