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Orange County Bancorp, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 results:

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Orange County Bancorp (OBT) reported Q3 2024 net income of $3.2 million ($0.57 per share), down from $9.0 million ($1.61 per share) in Q3 2023. The decline was primarily due to a significant $7.2 million provision for credit losses, mainly attributed to a problematic office space loan. Despite challenges, net interest income increased 2.1% to $23.0 million, and total deposits grew 5.0% to $2.1 billion. The company's loan portfolio expanded 2.8% to $1.8 billion, while trust and investment advisory income rose 20.1% to $3.1 million.

Orange County Bancorp (OBT) ha riportato un reddito netto nel terzo trimestre del 2024 di 3,2 milioni di dollari (0,57 dollari per azione), in calo rispetto ai 9,0 milioni di dollari (1,61 dollari per azione) del terzo trimestre del 2023. La diminuzione è stata principalmente dovuta a una significativa accantonamento per perdite su crediti di 7,2 milioni di dollari, attribuita principalmente a un prestito problematico per spazi uffici. Nonostante le sfide, il reddito netto da interessi è aumentato del 2,1% arrivando a 23,0 milioni di dollari, e i depositi totali sono cresciuti del 5,0% per toccare i 2,1 miliardi di dollari. Il portafoglio prestiti della società è aumentato del 2,8% raggiungendo 1,8 miliardi di dollari, mentre il reddito da fiduciaria e consulenza sugli investimenti è aumentato del 20,1% arrivando a 3,1 milioni di dollari.

Orange County Bancorp (OBT) reportó un ingreso neto de $3.2 millones ($0.57 por acción) en el tercer trimestre de 2024, una disminución respecto a $9.0 millones ($1.61 por acción) en el tercer trimestre de 2023. La caída se debió principalmente a una reserva significativa para pérdidas crediticias de $7.2 millones, atribuida en gran parte a un préstamo problemático para un espacio de oficina. A pesar de los desafíos, el ingreso neto por intereses aumentó un 2.1% alcanzando $23.0 millones, y los depósitos totales crecieron un 5.0% hasta $2.1 mil millones. La cartera de préstamos de la compañía se expandió un 2.8% alcanzando $1.8 mil millones, mientras que el ingreso por fideicomisos y asesoría de inversiones creció un 20.1% hasta $3.1 millones.

오렌지 카운티 뱅크 (OBT)는 2024년 3분기 순이익이 320만 달러(주당 0.57달러)로, 2023년 3분기의 900만 달러(주당 1.61달러)에서 감소했다고 보고했습니다. 감소는 주로 문제 있는 사무실 공간 대출과 관련된 720만 달러의 신용 손실 충당금으로 인해 발생했습니다. 어려움에도 불구하고, 순이자 수익은 2.1% 증가하여 2300만 달러에 이르렀고, 총 예금은 5.0% 증가하여 21억 달러에 도달했습니다. 회사의 대출 포트폴리오는 2.8% 증가하여 18억 달러에 이르렀으며, 신탁 및 투자 자문 수익은 20.1% 증가하여 310만 달러에 이르렀습니다.

Orange County Bancorp (OBT) a rapporté un revenu net de 3,2 millions de dollars (0,57 dollar par action) pour le troisième trimestre 2024, en baisse par rapport à 9,0 millions de dollars (1,61 dollar par action) pour le troisième trimestre 2023. Cette diminution est principalement due à une provision significative de 7,2 millions de dollars pour pertes de crédit, principalement attribuée à un prêt problématique pour des espaces de bureau. Malgré les défis, le revenu net d'intérêts a augmenté de 2,1 % pour atteindre 23,0 millions de dollars, et les dépôts totaux ont augmenté de 5,0 % pour atteindre 2,1 milliards de dollars. Le portefeuille de prêts de l'entreprise a augmenté de 2,8 % pour atteindre 1,8 milliard de dollars, tandis que le revenu des services fiduciaires et de conseil en investissement a augmenté de 20,1 % pour atteindre 3,1 millions de dollars.

Orange County Bancorp (OBT) meldete im dritten Quartal 2024 einen Nettogewinn von 3,2 Millionen US-Dollar (0,57 US-Dollar pro Aktie), ein Rückgang von 9,0 Millionen US-Dollar (1,61 US-Dollar pro Aktie) im dritten Quartal 2023. Der Rückgang war hauptsächlich auf eine erhebliche Rückstellung für Kreditverluste in Höhe von 7,2 Millionen US-Dollar zurückzuführen, die hauptsächlich einem problematischen Büroflächenkredit zugeschrieben wurde. Trotz der Herausforderungen stieg das Nettozinseinkommen um 2,1 % auf 23,0 Millionen US-Dollar, und die Gesamteinlagen wuchsen um 5,0 % auf 2,1 Milliarden US-Dollar. Das Kreditportfolio des Unternehmens erweiterte sich um 2,8 % auf 1,8 Milliarden US-Dollar, während die Einkommen aus Treuhand- und Anlageberatung um 20,1 % auf 3,1 Millionen US-Dollar stiegen.

Positive
  • Net interest income increased 2.1% YoY to $23.0 million
  • Total deposits grew 5.0% to $2.1 billion
  • Total loans increased 2.8% to $1.8 billion
  • Trust and investment advisory income rose 20.1% to $3.1 million
  • Book value per share increased 16.3% to $34.03
Negative
  • Net income decreased 64.4% YoY to $3.2 million
  • EPS declined from $1.61 to $0.57 YoY
  • Provision for credit losses increased significantly to $7.2 million
  • Non-interest expense rose 17.3% to $16.0 million
  • Efficiency ratio deteriorated to 58.8% from 52.8% YoY

Insights

Orange County Bancorp's Q3 2024 results show mixed performance with concerning elements. While net interest income grew 2.1% to $23.0 million, net income declined significantly to $3.2 million from $9.0 million year-over-year, primarily due to a substantial $7.2 million provision for credit losses.

Key positives include loan growth of 2.8% to $1.8 billion, deposit growth of 5.0% to $2.1 billion and strong wealth management performance with trust income up 20.1%. However, the significant provision related to a problematic office space loan and increased non-interest expenses are concerning.

The efficiency ratio deteriorated to 58.8% from 52.8%, indicating reduced operational efficiency. The bank maintains strong capital ratios and adequate liquidity, but the commercial real estate loan quality issues warrant close monitoring.

The deterioration in asset quality is significant, with non-performing loans increasing to $11.2 million (0.62% of total loans). The $10.7 million non-performing commercial real estate participation loan and subsequent legal action against Valley National Bank represents elevated risk in the loan portfolio.

The allowance for credit losses to total loans increased to 1.73% from 1.44%, reflecting heightened credit risk concerns. While overall loan growth continues, the commercial office exposure and increased provisions suggest potential sector-specific challenges that could impact future earnings.

  • Net Interest Income increased $467 thousand, or 2.1%, to $23.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, from $22.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023
  • Net Interest Margin grew 3 basis points to 3.81% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as compared to 3.78% for the quarter ended September 30, 2023
  • Total Loans grew $49.0 million, or 2.8%, reaching $1.8 billion at September 30, 2024 as compared to $1.7 billion at December 31, 2023.
  • Total Deposits rose $101.3 million, or 5.0%, to $2.1 billion at September 30, 2024, from $2.0 billion at year-end 2023
  • Book value per share increased $4.77, or 16.3%, to $34.03 at September 30, 2024, from $29.26 at December 31, 2023
  • Trust and investment advisory income rose $521 thousand, or 20.1%, to $3.1 million for Q3 2024, as compared to $2.6 million for Q3 2023

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company” - Nasdaq: OBT), parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Co. (the “Bank”) and Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. (“HVIA”), today announced net income of $3.2 million, or $0.57 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2024. This compares with net income of $9.0 million, or $1.61 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2023.   The decrease in earnings per share, basic and diluted, was due primarily to increases in the provision for credit losses and non-interest expense offset by increases in net interest income and non-interest income during the current period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net income was $20.7 million, or $3.67 per basic and diluted share, as compared to $21.4 million, or $3.79 per basic and diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Book value per share rose $4.77, or 16.3%, year-to-date, from $29.26 at December 31, 2023 to $34.03 at September 30, 2024. Tangible book value per share increased $4.81, or 17.1%, during the same period, from $28.12 at December 31, 2023 to $32.93 at September 30, 2024 (see “Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliation” below for additional detail). These increases were due primarily to earnings during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as well as a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) associated with a reduction in unrealized losses within the investment securities portfolio.  

“This quarter was one in which our core and ancillary businesses continued to perform well,” said Company President and CEO Michael Gilfeather, “but earnings were negatively impacted by a significant commercial office space loan. For the quarter, we increased our provision for loan losses by $7.2 million.  This was primarily attributable to a $5.6 million reserve against an office space participation loan identified as problematic in the prior quarter, and against which we’ve already reserved nearly $4 million.  Our decision to add to the reserves was the result of further deterioration of the loan and uncertainty regarding the borrower’s commitment to payment performance and we are pursuing all remedies at our disposal. The remainder of the quarterly provision, approximately $1.6 million, was primarily attributable to loan growth during the quarter, as well as the impact associated with periodic review of our loan portfolio. We are fortunate that, despite this reserve, the strength and resilience of our business model enabled us to record $3.2 million of net income for the quarter, bringing our 9-month total to $20.7 million, as compared to $21.4 million for the same period last year.

Loan demand and economic activity in the communities we serve remains strong. This was aided by the Federal Reserve’s long-awaited reduction in interest rates – an outsized 50 basis points – which contributed to quality loan growth experienced in the quarter.  For the quarter, total loans increased $62.3 million, or 3.6%, increasing our total loan portfolio to $1.8 billion at quarter end, up from $1.7 billion at year end 2023.   Total deposits at quarter end, though below second quarter levels due to seasonal reductions in municipal deposits and IOLA business, have grown $101.3 million, or 5.0%, since year end, eclipsing $2.1 billion. Attorneys, while not the only source of our IOLA deposits, are a significant component which have the added benefit of providing meaningful business referrals to the Bank. Total cost of deposits was 1.25% for Q3, reflecting the Bank’s ongoing commitment to growing commercial checking accounts and other low-cost deposits. Given the challenges our industry has confronted retaining, much less growing deposits in the current interest rate environment, I am very proud of these results.

Net interest margin for the quarter was 3.81%, down 29 basis points, or 7.1%, from the previous quarter, but still well above industry averages.

Our Wealth Management divisions continued their strong performance in Q3. Trust and Advisory income rose approximately $521 thousand, or 20.1% to $3.1 million, as compared to $2.6 million during Q3 2023. While a portion of this is attributable to asset growth from favorable market performance, gathering new AUM has become a bank wide area of focus. Bank clients seeking higher returns on their idle deposits are introduced to our HVIA asset management staff, who have competitive alternatives, financial market insight, and can provide tailored investment solutions for their overall cash strategies. This has enabled us to retain those funds, attract new AUM from outside and keep client assets in-house for easy access as business and personal needs evolve over time.

As frustrating as aspects of this quarter have been, overall performance of the Bank and our employees has been exemplary.   We recognize success in our industry isn’t judged by quarters, but by years, with our 132-year history serving as testimony to the commitment of our employees and consistency of our performance over time. This perspective has been critical to our success and is why our staff and clients have remained close and loyal to our vision. So I once again thank our employees for their hard work and dedication, our customers for their trust and business, and our investors for their continued confidence and support.” 

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Review

Net Income

Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $3.2 million, a decrease of $5.8 million, or 64.4%, from net income of $9.0 million for the third quarter of 2023. The decrease was the result of a substantial provision for estimated credit losses as well as increased interest and non-interest expense over the same quarter last year. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $20.7 million, as compared to $21.4 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease similarly reflected the effect of an increase in provision for credit losses coupled with increased non-interest expense during the first nine months of 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023. The provision includes the impact of additional reserves associated with a nonaccrual loan during the current quarter.

Net Interest Income

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, net interest income rose $467 thousand, or 2.1%, to $23.0 million, versus $22.5 million during the same period last year. The increase was driven primarily by a $1.7 million increase in interest and fees on loans during the current period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net interest income reached $68.7 million, representing an increase of $2.4 million, or 3.7%, over the first nine months of 2023.

Total interest income rose $1.3 million, or 4.4%, to $31.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $30.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase reflected 6.9% growth in interest and fees associated with loans, a 1.6% increase in interest income from tax-exempt investment securities, and an 8.2% increase in interest income related to fed funds interest and balances held at correspondent banks. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, total interest income rose $8.8 million, or 10.2%, to $95.0 million as compared to $86.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Total interest expense increased $870 thousand during the third quarter of 2024, to $8.5 million, as compared to $7.6 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase represented the combined effect of rising interest rates on customer deposits and brokered deposits partially offset by a decrease in the cost associated with borrowed funds utilized as alternate sources of funding. Interest expense associated with savings and NOW accounts totaled $5.4 million during the third quarter of 2024, as compared to $3.5 million during the third quarter of 2023. Interest expense associated with FHLB advances drawn and other borrowings during the current quarter totaled $1.6 million, as compared to $1.9 million during the third quarter of 2023. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, total interest expense rose $6.4 million, to $26.3 million, as compared to $20.0 million for the same period last year.

Provision for Credit Losses

As of January 1, 2023, the Company adopted the current expected credit losses methodology (“CECL”) accounting standard, which includes loans individually evaluated, as well as loans evaluated on a pooled basis to assess the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses. The Bank seeks to estimate lifetime losses in its loan and investment portfolio by using expected discounted cash flows and supplemental qualitative considerations, including relevant economic considerations, portfolio concentrations, and other external factors, as well as evaluating investment securities held by the Bank.

The Company recognized a provision for credit losses of $7.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $837 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023. This increase was primarily driven by a $5.6 million reserve associated with a specific non-accrual commercial loan as well as the impact of the methodology associated with estimated lifetime losses and the increase in loans closed during the quarter. The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.73% as of September 30, 2024 versus 1.44% as of December 31, 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the provision for credit losses totaled $7.8 million as compared to $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. No reserves for investment securities were recorded during 2024.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income rose $954 thousand, or 29.6%, to $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. This growth was related to continued increased fee income within several of the Company’s fee income categories, including investment advisory income, trust income, and service charges on deposit accounts. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, non-interest income increased approximately $2.0 million, to $11.7 million, as compared to $9.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense was $16.0 million for the third quarter of 2024, reflecting an increase of $2.4 million, or 17.3%, as compared to $13.6 million for the same period in 2023. The increase in non-interest expense for the current three-month period reflected the Company’s continued commitment to growth. This investment consists primarily of increases in compensation, information technology, and deposit insurance costs, as well as professional fees associated with certain corporate initiatives. Our efficiency ratio increased to 58.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, from 52.8% for the same period in 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, our efficiency ratio increased to 58.2% from 55.4% for the same period in 2023. Non-interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 reached $46.7 million, reflecting a $4.7 million increase over non-interest expense of $42.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Income Tax Expense

Provision for income taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $788 thousand, as compared to $2.3 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease was directly related to lower income before income taxes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the provision for income taxes was $5.1 million, approximately the same as for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Our effective tax rate for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024 was 19.7%, as compared to 20.0% for the same period in 2023. Our effective tax rate for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 was 19.9%, as compared to 19.3% for the same period in 2023.

Financial Condition

Total consolidated assets increased $33.6 million, or 1.4%, to remain relatively level at $2.5 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The stability of the balance sheet included loan growth and continued increases in deposits and cash as well as paydowns of borrowings during the current nine-month period.

Total cash and due from banks increased from $147.4 million at December 31, 2023, to $160.9 million at September 30, 2024, an increase of approximately $13.5 million, or 9.2%. This increase resulted primarily from increases in deposit balances and slower loan growth which increased cash levels while reducing short-term borrowings.

Total investment securities decreased $26.7 million, or 5.3%, from $504.5 million at December 31, 2023 to $477.8 million at September 30, 2024. The decrease continues to be driven primarily by investment maturities during the first nine months of 2024.

Total loans increased $49.0 million, or 2.8%, from $1.7 billion at December 31, 2023 to $1.8 billion at September 30, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by an increase of $75.2 million related to commercial real estate loans as well as a $4.7 million increase in consumer loans offset by decreases in all other loan categories during 2024.

Total deposits increased $101.3 million, to $2.1 billion at September 30, 2024, from $2.0 billion at December 31, 2023. This increase was due primarily to $122.1 million of growth in money market accounts, $37.4 million increase in interest bearing demand accounts, and $30.1 million increase in savings accounts. The increases in deposit accounts were offset by an $8.8 million decrease in noninterest-bearing demand accounts and a $79.6 million decrease in certificates of deposit, mainly associated with brokered deposits utilized by the Bank for short term funding purposes. Deposit composition at September 30, 2024 included 48.3% in demand deposit accounts (including NOW accounts) as a percentage of total deposits. Uninsured deposits, net of fully collateralized municipal relationships, remain stable and represent approximately 39% of total deposits at September 30, 2024, as compared to 37% of total deposits at December 31, 2023.

FHLBNY short-term borrowings decreased by $142.5 million, or 63.5%, to $82 million as of September 30, 2024, as compared to $224.5 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease in borrowings was driven by increased deposits which outpaced loan growth during the first nine months of 2024 and allowed for paydowns of borrowings while maintaining adequate levels of cash at September 30, 2024. The decrease in borrowings reflects a strategic decision to actively manage liquidity sources and take advantage of opportunities to reduce funding costs.

Stockholders’ equity increased approximately $27.7 million during the first nine months of 2024, reaching $193.1 million at September 30, 2024 from $165.4 million at December 31, 2023. The increase was due primarily to $20.7 million of net income during the first nine months of 2024, partially reduced by dividends and favorably impacted by a reduction of unrealized losses of approximately $9.7 million, net of taxes, on the market value of investment securities within the Company’s equity as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

At September 30, 2024, the Bank maintained capital ratios in excess of regulatory standards for well capitalized institutions. The Bank’s Tier 1 capital to average assets ratio was 10.06%, both common equity and Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets were 13.64%, and total capital to risk weighted assets was 14.89%.  

Wealth Management

At September 30, 2024, our Wealth Management Division, which includes trust and investment advisory, totaled $1.8 billion in assets under management or advisory, as compared to $1.6 billion at December 31, 2023, a 13.4% increase. Trust and investment advisory income for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 reached $3.1 million and represented an increase of 20.0%, or $521 thousand, as compared to $2.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

The breakdown of trust and investment advisory assets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, is as follows:

ORANGE COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
SUMMARY OF AUM/AUA
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollar Amounts in thousands)
 At September 30, 2024 At December 31, 2023
 Amount Percent Amount Percent
Investment Assets Under Management & Advisory$1,107,182 61.78% $909,384 57.56%
Trust Asset Under Administration & Management 684,937 38.22%  670,515 42.44%
Total$1,792,119 100.00% $1,579,899 100.00%
        

Loan Quality

At September 30, 2024, the Bank had total non-performing loans of $11.2 million, or 0.62% of total loans. Total non-accrual loans represented approximately $10.9 million of loans as of September 30, 2024, compared to $4.4 million at December 31, 2023. The increase in non-accrual loans was primarily the result of one $10.7 million commercial real estate participation which remains non-performing and in non-accrual status at quarter end.

On October 25, 2024, the Bank filed a civil complaint in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against the lead lender, Valley National Bank, of the non-performing commercial real estate loan participation noted above. This action cites breach of contract and other claims related to the participation agreement with the lead lender. The lawsuit requests damages and demands repurchase by the lead lender of the participated loan amount in accordance with the rights available under the terms of the participation agreement.

Liquidity

Management believes the Bank has the necessary liquidity to meet normal business needs. The Bank uses a variety of resources to manage its liquidity position. These include short term investments, cash from lending and investing activities, core-deposit growth, and non-core funding sources, such as time deposits exceeding $250,000, brokered deposits, FHLBNY advances, and other borrowings. As of September 30, 2024, the Bank’s cash and due from banks totaled $160.9 million. The Bank maintains an investment portfolio of securities available for sale, comprised mainly of US Government agency and treasury securities, Small Business Administration loan pools, mortgage-backed securities, and municipal bonds. Although the portfolio generates interest income for the Bank, it also serves as an available source of liquidity and funding. As of September 30, 2024, the Bank’s investment in securities available for sale was $477.8 million, of which $24.2 million was not pledged as collateral and additional $45.5 million with the Federal Reserve which is not specifically designated to any borrowings. Additionally, as of September 30, 2024, the Bank’s overnight advance line capacity at the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York was $577.6 million, of which $76.0 million was used to collateralize municipal deposits and $10.0 million was utilized for long term advances. As of September 30, 2024, the Bank’s unused borrowing capacity at the FHLBNY was $491.6 million. The Bank also maintains additional borrowing capacity of $20 million with other correspondent banks. Additional funding is available to the Bank through the discount window lending by the Federal Reserve.   At September 30, 2024, the Bank was utilizing $50 million of funding through the Bank Term Funding Program from the Federal Reserve under a one-year facility.

The Bank also considers brokered deposits an element of its deposit strategy. As of September 30, 2024, the Bank had brokered deposit arrangements with various terms totaling $107.3 million.

Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations   
The following table reconciles, as of the dates set forth below, stockholders’ equity (on a GAAP basis) to tangible equity and total assets (on a GAAP basis) to tangible assets and calculates our tangible book value per share.
    
 September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
 (Dollars in thousands except for share data)
Tangible Common Equity:   
Total stockholders’ equity$193,094  $165,376 
Adjustments:   
Goodwill (5,359)  (5,359)
Other intangible assets (892)  (1,107)
Tangible common equity$186,843  $158,910 
Common shares outstanding 5,674,126   5,651,311 
Book value per common share$34.03  $29.26 
Tangible book value per common share$32.93  $28.12 
    
Tangible Assets   
Total assets$2,519,099  $2,485,468 
Adjustments:   
Goodwill (5,359)  (5,359)
Other intangible assets (892)  (1,107)
Tangible assets$2,512,848  $2,479,002 
Tangible common equity to tangible assets 7.44%  6.41%
    

About Orange County Bancorp, Inc

Orange County Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Company and Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. Orange Bank & Trust Company is an independent bank that began with the vision of 14 founders over 125 years ago. It has grown through innovation and an unwavering commitment to its community and business clientele to approximately $2.5 billion in total assets. Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. is a Registered Investment Advisor in Goshen, NY. It was founded in 1996 and acquired by the Company in 2012.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period or periods, or by the use of forward looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “continue,” or similar terms or variations on those terms, or the negative of those terms. Forward looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those related to the real estate and economic environment, particularly in the market areas in which the Company operates, competitive products and pricing, fiscal and monetary policies of the U.S. Government, inflation, changes in government regulations affecting financial institutions, including regulatory fees and capital requirements, changes in prevailing interest rates, increased levels of loan delinquencies, problem assets and foreclosures, credit risk management, asset-liability management, cybersecurity risks, geopolitical conflicts, public health issues, the financial and securities markets and the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity.

The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company wishes to advise readers that the factors listed above could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements. The Company does not undertake and specifically declines any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

For further information:
Michael Lesler
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
mlesler@orangebanktrust.com
Phone: (845) 341-5111

ORANGE COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION
(UNAUDITED)
 (Dollar Amounts in thousands except per share data)
      
   September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
      
  ASSETS   
      
Cash and due from banks$160,872  $147,383 
Investment securities - available-for-sale 469,532   489,948 
(Amortized cost $529,161 at September 30, 2024 and $560,994 at December 31, 2023)  
Restricted investment in bank stocks 8,267   14,525 
Loans 1,796,094   1,747,062 
Allowance for credit losses (31,023)  (25,182)
 Loans, net 1,765,071   1,721,880 
      
Premises and equipment, net 15,624   16,160 
Accrued interest receivable 10,007   5,934 
Bank owned life insurance 41,993   41,447 
Goodwill 5,359   5,359 
Intangible assets 892   1,107 
Other assets 41,482   41,725 
      
  TOTAL ASSETS$2,519,099  $2,485,468 
      
  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   
      
Deposits:   
 Noninterest bearing$690,419  $699,203 
 Interest bearing 1,449,604   1,339,546 
  Total deposits 2,140,023   2,038,749 
      
FHLB advances, short term 82,000   224,500 
FHLB advances, long term 10,000   10,000 
BTFP borrowing 50,000   - 
Subordinated notes, net of issuance costs 19,573   19,520 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 24,409   27,323 
      
  TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,326,005   2,320,092 
      
  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   
      
Common stock, $0.50 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized;   
 5,683,304 issued; 5,674,126 and 5,651,311 outstanding,   
 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 2,842   2,842 
Surplus 120,874   120,392 
Retained Earnings 124,174   107,361 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes (54,386)  (64,108)
Treasury stock, at cost; 9,178 and 31,993 shares at September 30,   
 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively (410)  (1,111)
  TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 193,094   165,376 
      
  TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$2,519,099  $2,485,468 
      


ORANGE COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollar Amounts in thousands except per share data)
   For Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
   2024 2023 2024 2023
INTEREST INCOME       
 Interest and fees on loans$26,375 $24,682 $78,767 $70,398
 Interest on investment securities:       
  Taxable 2,645  3,150  8,976  9,570
  Tax exempt 573  564  1,722  1,721
 Interest on Federal funds sold and other 1,843  1,703  5,556  4,514
          
  TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 31,436  30,099  95,021  86,203
          
INTEREST EXPENSE       
 Savings and NOW accounts 5,432  3,506  15,167  9,081
 Time deposits 1,213  1,954  5,741  3,893
 FHLB advances and borrowings 1,593  1,907  4,734  6,295
 Note payable -  -  -  -
 Subordinated notes 230  231  691  692
  TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 8,468  7,598  26,333  19,961
          
  NET INTEREST INCOME 22,968  22,501  68,688  66,242
          
Provision for credit losses 7,191  837  7,761  7,406
  NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER       
  PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES 15,777  21,664  60,927  58,836
          
NONINTEREST INCOME       
 Service charges on deposit accounts 270  210  737  588
 Trust income 1,379  1,266  4,000  3,707
 Investment advisory income 1,741  1,333  4,966  3,819
 Investment securities gains(losses) -  -  -  107
 Earnings on bank owned life insurance 39  243  551  725
 Other 745  168  1,413  730
  TOTAL NONINTEREST INCOME 4,174  3,220  11,667  9,676
          
NONINTEREST EXPENSE       
 Salaries 6,687  6,135  20,298  18,606
 Employee benefits 2,269  1,752  6,695  5,359
 Occupancy expense 1,222  1,180  3,547  3,614
 Professional fees 1,557  799  4,330  3,512
 Directors' fees and expenses 584  295  781  682
 Computer software expense 1,526  1,233  4,191  3,714
 FDIC assessment 210  463  978  1,023
 Advertising expenses 364  364  1,166  1,074
 Advisor expenses related to trust income 30  30  95  89
 Telephone expenses 190  184  565  534
 Intangible amortization 71  71  214  214
 Other 1,237  1,084  3,884  3,644
  TOTAL NONINTEREST EXPENSE 15,947  13,590  46,744  42,065
          
 Income before income taxes 4,004  11,294  25,850  26,447
          
Provision for income taxes 788  2,256  5,131  5,093
  NET INCOME$3,216 $9,038 $20,719 $21,354
          
Basic and diluted earnings per share$0.57 $1.61 $3.67 $3.79
          
Weighted average shares outstanding 5,653,904  5,629,642  5,643,591  5,628,036
          


ORANGE COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollar Amounts in thousands)
            
 Three Months Ended September 30,
 2024
 2023
 Average Balance Interest Average Rate Average Balance Interest Average Rate
Assets:           
Loans Receivable (net of PPP)$1,759,989  $26,372  5.94% $1,697,745  $24,677 5.77%
PPP Loans 186   3  6.40%  996   5 1.99%
Investment securities 463,347   3,252  2.78%  495,803   3,466 2.77%
Due from banks 160,563   1,843  4.55%  154,335   1,703 4.38%
Other 7,601   (34) -1.77%  10,299   248 9.55%
Total interest earning assets 2,391,686   31,436  5.21%  2,359,178   30,099 5.06%
Non-interest earning assets 94,476       96,894     
Total assets$2,486,162      $2,456,072     
            
Liabilities and equity:           
Interest-bearing demand accounts$370,442  $425  0.46% $334,658  $332 0.39%
Money market accounts 695,516   4,083  2.33%  632,300   2,551 1.60%
Savings accounts 256,934   924  1.43%  242,627   623 1.02%
Certificates of deposit 116,817   1,213  4.12%  176,369   1,954 4.40%
Total interest-bearing deposits 1,439,709   6,645  1.83%  1,385,954   5,460 1.56%
FHLB Advances and other borrowings 127,197   1,593  4.97%  140,560   1,907 5.38%
Subordinated notes 19,561   230  4.66%  19,490   231 4.70%
Total interest bearing liabilities 1,586,467   8,468  2.12%  1,546,004   7,598 1.95%
Non-interest bearing demand accounts 688,138       736,313     
Other non-interest bearing liabilities 25,947       23,279     
Total liabilities 2,300,552       2,305,596     
Total shareholders' equity 185,610       150,476     
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$2,486,162      $2,456,072     
            
Net interest income  $22,968      $22,501  
Interest rate spread 1    3.10%     3.11%
Net interest margin 2    3.81%     3.78%
Average interest earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 150.8%      152.6%    
            
Notes:           
The Interest rate spread is the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities
Net interest margin is the annualized net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets     
            


ORANGE COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollar Amounts in thousands)
            
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2024 2023
 Average Balance Interest Average Rate Average Balance Interest Average Rate
Assets:           
Loans Receivable (net of PPP)$1,742,193  $78,761 6.02% $1,668,967  $70,374 5.64%
PPP Loans 197   6 4.06%  1,440   24 2.23%
Investment securities 470,701   10,048 2.84%  514,011   10,575 2.75%
Due from banks 156,899   5,556 4.72%  139,539   4,514 4.33%
Other 7,945   650 10.90%  11,268   716 8.50%
Total interest earning assets 2,377,935   95,021 5.32%  2,335,225   86,203 4.94%
Non-interest earning assets 96,047       95,597     
Total assets$2,473,982      $2,430,822     
            
Liabilities and equity:           
Interest-bearing demand accounts$375,124  $1,348 0.48% $336,801  $875 0.35%
Money market accounts 660,795   11,233 2.26%  623,039   6,471 1.39%
Savings accounts 249,013   2,586 1.38%  251,588   1,735 0.92%
Certificates of deposit 170,079   5,741 4.50%  147,750   3,893 3.52%
Total interest-bearing deposits 1,455,011   20,908 1.91%  1,359,178   12,974 1.28%
FHLB Advances and other borrowings 123,880   4,734 5.09%  164,434   6,295 5.12%
Subordinated notes 19,544   691 4.71%  19,472   692 4.75%
Total interest bearing liabilities 1,598,435   26,333 2.19%  1,543,084   19,961 1.73%
Non-interest bearing demand accounts 674,727       717,067     
Other non-interest bearing liabilities 26,701       22,988     
Total liabilities 2,299,863       2,283,139     
Total shareholders' equity 174,119       147,683     
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$2,473,982      $2,430,822     
            
Net interest income  $68,688     $66,242  
Interest rate spread 1    3.13%     3.21%
Net interest margin 2    3.85%     3.79%
Average interest earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 148.8%      151.3%    
            
Notes:           
The Interest rate spread is the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities
2  Net interest margin is the annualized net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets     
            


ORANGE COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
SELECTED RATIOS AND OTHER DATA
(UNAUDITED)
 
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2024 2023 2024 2023
Performance Ratios:       
Return on average assets (1)0.52% 1.47% 1.12% 1.17%
Return on average equity (1)6.93% 24.03% 15.87% 19.28%
Interest rate spread (2)3.10% 3.11% 3.13% 3.21%
Net interest margin (3)3.81% 3.78% 3.85% 3.79%
Dividend payout ratio (4)40.44% 14.33% 18.79% 18.18%
Non-interest income to average total assets0.67% 0.52% 0.63% 0.53%
Non-interest expenses to average total assets2.57% 2.21% 2.52% 2.31%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities150.76% 152.60% 148.77% 151.33%
        
 At At    
 September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023    
Asset Quality Ratios:       
Non-performing assets to total assets0.44% 0.18%    
Non-performing loans to total loans0.62% 0.25%    
Allowance for credit losses to non-performing loans277.76% 568.83%    
Allowance for credit losses to total loans1.73% 1.44%    
        
Capital Ratios (5):       
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)14.89% 14.16%    
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)13.64% 12.91%    
Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)13.64% 12.91%    
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)10.06% 9.42%    
        
Notes:       
(1) Annualized for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(2) Represents the difference between the weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted-average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the periods.
(3) The net interest margin represents net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets for the periods.
(4) The dividend payout ratio represents dividends paid per share divided by net income per share.
(5) Ratios are for the Bank only.
               


ORANGE COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
SELECTED OPERATING DATA
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollar Amounts in thousands except per share data)
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2024 2023 2024 2023
Interest income$31,436 $30,099 $95,021 $86,203
Interest expense 8,468  7,598  26,333  19,961
Net interest income 22,968  22,501  68,688  66,242
Provision for credit losses 7,191  837  7,761  7,406
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 15,777  21,664  60,927  58,836
Noninterest income 4,174  3,220  11,667  9,676
Noninterest expenses 15,947  13,590  46,744  42,065
Income before income taxes 4,004  11,294  25,850  26,447
Provision for income taxes 788  2,256  5,131  5,093
Net income$3,216 $9,038 $20,719 $21,354
        
Basic and diluted earnings per share$0.57 $1.61 $3.67 $3.79
Weighted average common shares outstanding 5,653,904  5,629,642  5,643,591  5,628,036
        
 At At    
 September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023    
Book value per share$34.03 $29.26    
Net tangible book value per share (1)$32.93 $28.12    
Outstanding common shares 5,674,126  5,651,311    
        
Notes:       
(1)      Net tangible book value represents the amount of total tangible assets reduced by our total liabilities. Tangible assets are calculated by reducing total assets, as defined by GAAP, by $5,359 in goodwill and $892, and $1,107 in other intangible assets for September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
        


ORANGE COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
LOAN COMPOSITION
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollar Amounts in thousands)
 At September 30, 2024 At December 31, 2023
 Amount Percent Amount Percent
Commercial and industrial (a)$251,484 14.00% $273,562 15.66%
Commercial real estate 1,334,580 74.30%  1,259,356 72.08%
Commercial real estate construction 78,227 4.36%  85,725 4.91%
Residential real estate 74,462 4.15%  78,321 4.48%
Home equity 16,064 0.89%  13,546 0.78%
Consumer 41,277 2.30%  36,552 2.09%
Total loans 1,796,094 100.00%  1,747,062 100.00%
Allowance for loan losses 31,023    25,182  
Total loans, net$1,765,071   $1,721,880  
        
(a) - Includes PPP loans of:$181   $215  
        


ORANGE COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
DEPOSITS BY ACCOUNT TYPE
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollar Amounts in thousands)
 At September 30, 2024 At December 31, 2023
 Amount Percent Average Rate Amount Percent Average Rate
Noninterest-bearing demand accounts$690,419 32.26% 0.00% $699,203 34.30% 0.00%
Interest bearing demand accounts 342,306 16.00% 0.49%  304,892 14.95% 0.49%
Money market accounts 707,065 33.04% 2.27%  584,976 28.69% 2.04%
Savings accounts 258,302 12.07% 1.39%  228,161 11.19% 1.19%
Certificates of Deposit 141,931 6.63% 4.06%  221,517 10.87% 4.57%
Total$2,140,023 100.00% 1.27% $2,038,749 100.00% 1.29%
            


ORANGE COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
NON-PERFORMING ASSETS
(UNAUDITED)
 (Dollar Amounts in thousands)
    
 September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
    
Non-accrual loans:   
Commercial and industrial$199  $556 
Commercial real estate 10,725   2,692 
Commercial real estate construction -   - 
Residential real estate 8   1,179 
Home equity -   - 
Consumer -   - 
Total non-accrual loans 10,932   4,427 
Accruing loans 90 days or more past due:   
Commercial and industrial 237   - 
Commercial real estate -   - 
Commercial real estate construction -   - 
Residential real estate -   - 
Home equity -   - 
Consumer -   - 
Total loans 90 days or more past due 237   - 
Total non-performing loans 11,169   4,427 
Other real estate owned -   - 
Other non-performing assets -   - 
Total non-performing assets$11,169  $4,427 
    
Ratios:   
Total non-performing loans to total loans 0.62%  0.25%
Total non-performing loans to total assets 0.44%  0.18%
Total non-performing assets to total assets 0.44%  0.18%
    
Notes:   
1 - Includes non-accruing TDRs:$-  $2,391 
    

FAQ

What was Orange County Bancorp's (OBT) net income for Q3 2024?

Orange County Bancorp reported net income of $3.2 million ($0.57 per share) for Q3 2024, down from $9.0 million ($1.61 per share) in Q3 2023.

How much did OBT's total deposits grow in Q3 2024?

Total deposits increased by $101.3 million, or 5.0%, reaching $2.1 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $2.0 billion at year-end 2023.

What was the main reason for OBT's earnings decline in Q3 2024?

The main reason for the earnings decline was a $7.2 million provision for credit losses, primarily due to a $5.6 million reserve against a problematic office space participation loan.

How much did OBT's trust and investment advisory income grow in Q3 2024?

Trust and investment advisory income increased by $521 thousand, or 20.1%, to $3.1 million in Q3 2024 compared to $2.6 million in Q3 2023.

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