Malaga Financial Corporation Reports Increased Earnings for the First Six Months of 2024
Malaga Financial (OTCPink: MLGF) reported a net income of $11.791 million for the first six months of 2024, marking a 3% increase from the same period in 2023. The company's earnings per share (EPS) rose to $1.31 from $1.28. For Q2 2024, net income was $5.779 million, up by $185,000 or 3% compared to Q2 2023. The annualized return on average equity was 11.73%, and the return on average assets was 1.62% for the first half of 2024. Notably, net interest income slightly increased despite a decline in average interest-earning assets. Operating expenses dropped by 2% due to reduced deposit insurance premiums and general administrative costs. Total assets decreased by 8% to $1.425 billion, and the loan portfolio declined by 5% to $1.236 billion. Retail deposits fell by $90.2 million, while wholesale deposits grew by $15 million. FHLB borrowings decreased by $55 million. The company remains well-capitalized, with core and risk-based capital ratios significantly above regulatory requirements.
- Net income for the first six months of 2024 increased by 3% to $11.791 million.
- Earnings per share (EPS) rose to $1.31 from $1.28.
- Annualized return on average equity was 11.73%, and return on average assets was 1.62%.
- Operating expenses decreased by 2%.
- Wholesale deposits grew by $15 million.
- The company remains well-capitalized with core and risk-based capital ratios significantly above regulatory requirements.
- Total assets decreased by 8% to $1.425 billion.
- The loan portfolio declined by 5% to $1.236 billion.
- Retail deposits fell by $90.2 million.
- Net interest income only slightly increased despite a broader decline in average interest-earning assets.
- FHLB borrowings decreased by $55 million.
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif., July 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malaga Financial Corporation “Company” (OTCPink:MLGF), the parent company of Malaga Bank FSB, today reported that net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was
The increase in earnings of
Net interest income totaled
Operating expenses decreased
The Company had no 30-day delinquent loans or loans with deferred payments and no foreclosed real estate owned at June 30, 2024. The Company’s allowance for credit losses was
Randy C. Bowers, Chairman, President, and CEO, commented, “We are pleased to report continued year-over-year earnings increases for the 2nd quarter and year-to-date 2024.This positive earnings trend along with excellent asset quality and tight expense control position us well for continued favorable performance for the remainder of the year. In spite of a very challenging operating environment, we are realistically optimistic going forward and wish to again thank our colleagues for their efforts in achieving these results.”
Malaga Bank’s total assets decreased by
Malaga funds its assets with a mix of retail deposits, wholesale deposits and FHLB borrowings. Retail deposits totaled
As of June 30, 2024, Malaga Bank was in compliance with all applicable regulatory capital requirements and was deemed “well-capitalized” under applicable regulations. Core capital and risk-based capital ratios were
Malaga Bank, a subsidiary of Malaga Financial Corporation, is a full-service community bank headquartered on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with six offices located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. For over fifteen years Malaga Bank has been consistently recommended by one of the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firms, Bauer Financial Inc. Malaga Bank was awarded Bauer’s premier Top 5-Star rating for the 66th consecutive quarter as of March 2024. Since 1985, Malaga Bank has been delivering competitive banking services to residents and businesses of the South Bay, including real estate loan products custom-tailored to consumers and investors. As the largest community bank in the South Bay, Malaga is proud of its continuing tradition of relationship-based banking and legendary customer service. The Bank’s web site is located at www.malagabank.com.
Contact: | Randy Bowers |
Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer | |
Malaga Financial Corporation | |
310-375-9000 | |
rbowers@malagabank.com |
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