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Plumas Bancorp Reports Third Quarter 2024 Earnings

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Plumas Bancorp reported Q3 2024 earnings of $7.8 million or $1.33 per share, a slight decrease from $8.0 million or $1.36 per share in Q3 2023. The annualized return on average assets was 1.84%, down from 2.00% in Q3 2023. Key highlights include:

- Gross loans increased by 5% to $1.0 billion
- Total equity increased by 52% to $182 million
- Book value per share increased by 51% to $30.85
- Total deposits decreased by $51 million to $1.35 billion
- Net interest income increased by $1.1 million to $18.9 million
- Non-interest expense increased by $1.4 million to $10.8 million

The company's net interest margin for Q3 2024 was 4.76%, down slightly from 4.77% in Q3 2023. Plumas Bancorp maintains a strong liquidity position with approximately $456 million in uninsured deposits.

Plumas Bancorp ha riportato utili per il terzo trimestre del 2024 pari a 7,8 milioni di dollari o 1,33 dollari per azione, con una leggera diminuzione rispetto agli 8,0 milioni di dollari o 1,36 dollari per azione nel terzo trimestre del 2023. Il rendimento annualizzato sugli attivi medi è stato 1,84%, in calo rispetto al 2,00% nel terzo trimestre del 2023. I punti salienti includono:

- I prestiti lordi sono aumentati del 5% fino a 1,0 miliardi di dollari
- Il capitale totale è aumentato del 52% fino a 182 milioni di dollari
- Il valore contabile per azione è aumentato del 51% fino a 30,85 dollari
- I depositi totali sono diminuiti di 51 milioni di dollari fino a 1,35 miliardi di dollari
- Il reddito da interessi netto è aumentato di 1,1 milioni di dollari fino a 18,9 milioni di dollari
- Le spese non per interessi sono aumentate di 1,4 milioni di dollari fino a 10,8 milioni di dollari

Il margine d'interesse netto dell'azienda per il terzo trimestre del 2024 è stato 4,76%, leggermente in calo rispetto al 4,77% nel terzo trimestre del 2023. Plumas Bancorp mantiene una forte posizione di liquidità con circa 456 milioni di dollari in depositi non assicurati.

Plumas Bancorp reportó ganancias del tercer trimestre de 2024 por $7.8 millones o $1.33 por acción, una leve disminución respecto a $8.0 millones o $1.36 por acción en el tercer trimestre de 2023. El rendimiento anualizado sobre activos promedio fue de 1.84%, bajando del 2.00% en el tercer trimestre de 2023. Los puntos destacados incluyen:

- Los préstamos brutos aumentaron en 5% hasta $1.0 mil millones
- El patrimonio total aumentó en 52% hasta $182 millones
- El valor contable por acción aumentó en 51% hasta $30.85
- Los depósitos totales disminuyeron en $51 millones hasta $1.35 mil millones
- Los ingresos netos de intereses aumentaron en $1.1 millones hasta $18.9 millones
- Los gastos no por intereses aumentaron en $1.4 millones hasta $10.8 millones

El margen de interés neto de la empresa para el tercer trimestre de 2024 fue de 4.76%, ligeramente descendiendo del 4.77% en el tercer trimestre de 2023. Plumas Bancorp mantiene una sólida posición de liquidez con aproximadamente $456 millones en depósitos no asegurados.

플루마스 뱅코프는 2024년 3분기 수익으로 780만 달러 또는 주당 1.33달러를 보고했으며, 이는 2023년 3분기의 800만 달러 또는 1.36달러에 비해 약간 감소한 수치입니다. 평균 자산에 대한 연환산 수익률은 1.84%로, 2023년 3분기의 2.00%에서 감소했습니다. 주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:

- 총 대출이 5% 증가하여 10억 달러에 도달
- 총 자본이 52% 증가하여 1억 8200만 달러에 도달
- 주당 장부가치가 51% 증가하여 30.85달러에 도달
- 총 예금이 5100만 달러 감소하여 13억 5000만 달러에 도달
- 순이자 수익이 110만 달러 증가하여 1890만 달러에 도달
- 비이자 비용이 140만 달러 증가하여 1080만 달러에 도달

회사 의 2024년 3분기 순이자 마진은 4.76%로, 2023년 3분기의 4.77%에서 약간 감소했습니다. 플루마스 뱅코프는 약 4억 5600만 달러에 해당하는 무보험 예금을 보유하고 있어 강력한 유동성 위치를 유지하고 있습니다.

Plumas Bancorp a annoncé des bénéfices pour le troisième trimestre de 2024 s'élevant à 7,8 millions de dollars ou 1,33 dollar par action, une légère diminution par rapport à 8,0 millions de dollars ou 1,36 dollar par action au troisième trimestre 2023. Le rendement annualisé sur les actifs moyens était de 1,84%, en baisse par rapport à 2,00% au troisième trimestre 2023. Les points clés comprennent :

- Les prêts bruts ont augmenté de 5% pour atteindre 1,0 milliard de dollars
- Le capital total a augmenté de 52% pour atteindre 182 millions de dollars
- La valeur comptable par action a augmenté de 51% pour atteindre 30,85 dollars
- Les dépôts totaux ont diminué de 51 millions de dollars pour atteindre 1,35 milliard de dollars
- Le revenu net d'intérêts a augmenté de 1,1 million de dollars pour atteindre 18,9 millions de dollars
- Les dépenses non liées aux intérêts ont augmenté de 1,4 million de dollars pour atteindre 10,8 millions de dollars

La marge d'intérêt nette de l'entreprise pour le troisième trimestre 2024 était de 4,76%, légèrement en baisse par rapport à 4,77% au troisième trimestre 2023. Plumas Bancorp maintient une solide position de liquidité avec environ 456 millions de dollars en dépôts non assurés.

Plumas Bancorp hat im dritten Quartal 2024 einen Gewinn von 7,8 Millionen Dollar oder 1,33 Dollar pro Aktie berichtet, was einen leichten Rückgang gegenüber 8,0 Millionen Dollar oder 1,36 Dollar pro Aktie im dritten Quartal 2023 darstellt. Die annualisierte Rendite auf durchschnittliche Vermögenswerte lag bei 1,84%, ein Rückgang von 2,00% im dritten Quartal 2023. Die wichtigsten Highlights sind:

- Die Brutto-Kredite stiegen um 5% auf 1,0 Milliarden Dollar
- Das gesamte Eigenkapital stieg um 52% auf 182 Millionen Dollar
- Der Buchwert pro Aktie stieg um 51% auf 30,85 Dollar
- Die Gesamteinlagen sanken um 51 Millionen Dollar auf 1,35 Milliarden Dollar
- Die Zinserträge stiegen um 1,1 Millionen Dollar auf 18,9 Millionen Dollar
- Die Nichtzinsaufwendungen stiegen um 1,4 Millionen Dollar auf 10,8 Millionen Dollar

Die Nettozinsspanne des Unternehmens für das dritte Quartal 2024 betrug 4,76%, leicht zurückgegangen von 4,77% im dritten Quartal 2023. Plumas Bancorp hält eine starke Liquiditätsposition mit etwa 456 Millionen Dollar an nicht versicherten Einlagen.

Positive
  • Gross loans increased by 5% to $1.0 billion
  • Total equity increased by 52% to $182 million
  • Book value per share increased by 51% to $30.85
  • Net interest income increased by $1.1 million to $18.9 million
  • Net interest margin remained strong at 4.76%
Negative
  • Q3 2024 earnings decreased slightly to $7.8 million from $8.0 million in Q3 2023
  • Annualized return on average assets decreased to 1.84% from 2.00% in Q3 2023
  • Total deposits decreased by $51 million to $1.35 billion
  • Non-interest expense increased by $1.4 million to $10.8 million

Insights

Plumas Bancorp's Q3 2024 results show a slight decline in earnings compared to Q3 2023, with EPS decreasing from $1.36 to $1.33. The company's performance reflects mixed trends:

  • Net interest income increased by $1.1 million, indicating improved core banking operations.
  • Loan growth of 5% year-over-year to $1.0 billion demonstrates continued demand for credit.
  • However, deposits decreased by $51 million to $1.35 billion, potentially due to competitive pressures.
  • Non-interest expenses increased by $1.4 million, including $376,000 in nonrecurring litigation costs.
  • Return on average assets declined from 2.00% to 1.84% and return on average equity fell from 24.4% to 18.1%.

The bank's asset quality remains stable, with nonperforming assets at 0.29% of total assets. The allowance for credit losses stands at 1.35% of total loans, unchanged from the previous year. The recent Federal Reserve rate cut may help stabilize deposits and ease pressure on variable-rate borrowers. Overall, while facing some headwinds, Plumas Bancorp maintains a solid financial position with growth in loans and equity.

Plumas Bancorp's Q3 2024 results highlight several key industry trends and challenges:

  • The net interest margin remained relatively stable at 4.76%, which is commendable in the current rate environment and compared to industry peers.
  • The increase in borrowings to $75 million from $10 million a year ago reflects the industry-wide trend of banks seeking alternative funding sources amidst deposit outflows.
  • The bank's strong liquidity position, with $118 million in cash and due from banks, provides a buffer against potential stress scenarios.
  • The 52% increase in total equity to $182 million strengthens the bank's capital position, enhancing its ability to weather economic uncertainties.
  • The shift in loan portfolio composition towards more commercial real estate loans aligns with broader industry trends but may increase concentration risk.

The bank's focus on technological developments, employee engagement and community support demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to banking. However, the increase in non-interest expenses and the slight decline in profitability metrics warrant attention. The bank's performance in managing interest rate risk and deposit retention in the coming quarters will be crucial, especially given the recent changes in the interest rate environment.

RENO, Nev., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plumas Bancorp (Nasdaq:PLBC), the parent company of Plumas Bank, today announced earnings during the third quarter of 2024 of $7.8 million or $1.33 per share, a decrease of $140 thousand from $8.0 million or $1.36 per share during the third quarter of 2023.   Diluted earnings per share decreased to $1.31 per share during the three months ended September 30, 2024 down from $1.34 per share during the quarter ended September 30, 2023. An increase of $1.1 million in net interest income and a decline of $200,000 in the provision for credit losses were offset by increases of $1.4 million in non-interest expense and a decline of $76,000 in the non-interest income.  Included in non-interest expense were nonrecurring costs related to a litigation matter totaling $376,000. The annualized return on average assets was 1.84% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, down from 2.00% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The annualized return on average equity decreased from 24.4% during the third quarter of 2023 to 18.1% during the current quarter.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company reported net income of $20.9 million or $3.54 per share, a decrease of $1.4 million from $22.3 million or $3.80 per share earned during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Earnings per diluted share decreased to $3.50 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, down $0.25 from $3.75 during the first nine months of 2023.   An increase of $2.6 million in net interest income and declines of $1.3 million in the provision for credit losses and $336,000 in the provision for income taxes were offset by a decline of $1.8 million in non-interest income and an increase of $3.9 million in non-interest expense. The annualized return on average assets was 1.69% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, down from 1.88% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The annualized return on average equity decreased from 23.3% during the first nine months of 2023 to 17.2% during the current period.  

Balance Sheet Highlights

September 30, 2024 compared to September 30, 2023

  • Cash and due from banks increased by $27 million to $118 million.
  • Gross loans increased by $45 million, or 5%, to $1.0 billion.
  • Total equity increased by $62 million, or 52%, to $182 million.
  • Book value per share increased by $10.41, or 51%, to $30.85.
  • Borrowings increased by $65 million to $75 million.

President’s Comments

Andrew J. Ryback, director, president, and chief executive officer of Plumas Bancorp and Plumas Bank, commented on the third quarter of 2024, stating, “We anticipate increased deposit retention as a result of the Fed's decision to cut rates by 50bp in the third quarter as rate seeking funds movement activity will likely be tempered. Additionally, lower rates will likely ease potential challenges for variable rate borrowers.”

“In the third quarter of 2024 we released our 2024 Corporate Citizenship Report, highlighting employee, community, and client engagement and support. Efforts include ongoing technological developments to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impacts, employee development through leadership training and educational support, formalization of certain fee waivers and other forms of client support, and involvement of staff in non-equity incentives and stock option awards in addition to paying livable wages in excess of California minimum wage requirements. These efforts describe Plumas’ intention and promise to be Here. For Good.,” concluded Ryback.

Loans, Deposits, Investments and Cash

Gross loans increased by $45 million, or 5%, from $959 million at September 30, 2023, to $1.0 billion at September 30, 2024. Increases in loans included $88 million in commercial real estate loans and $5 million in commercial loans, these items were partially offset by decreases of $33 million in automobile loans, $10 million in agricultural loans and $5 million in construction loans.

On   September 30, 2024, approximately 77% of the Company's loan portfolio was comprised of variable rate loans. The rates of interest charged on variable rate loans are set at specific increments in relation to the Company's lending rate or other indexes such as the published prime interest rate or U.S. Treasury rates and vary with changes in these indexes. The frequency at which variable rate loans are repriced can vary from one day to several years. Most of our commercial real estate portfolio reprices every five years. Approximately 75% of the variable rate loans are indexed to the five year T-Bill rate and reprice every five years. Loans indexed to the prime interest rate were approximately 22% of the Company’s variable rate loan portfolio; these loans reprice within one day to three months of a change in the prime rate.

Total deposits decreased by $51 million from $1.40 billion at September 30, 2023 to $1.35 billion at September 30, 2024. The decrease in deposits includes decreases of $34 million in demand deposits, and $41 million in savings deposits. Partially offsetting these declines were increases of $12 million in both money market accounts and time deposits. While deposits decreased during the 12 month period, we experienced an increase in deposits for the three months ended September 30, 2024 of $46 million. At September 30, 2024, 52% of the Company’s deposits were in the form of non-interest-bearing demand deposits. The Company has no brokered deposits.

Total investment securities increased by $18 million from $438 million at September 30, 2023, to $457 million at September 30, 2024 related to a decline in the unrealized loss on investment securities. The Bank’s investment security portfolio consists of debt securities issued by US Government agencies, US Government sponsored agencies and municipalities. All investment securities are classified as available for sale. The unrealized loss on investment securities decreased from $76 million at September 30, 2023 to $21 million at September 30, 2024. Cash and due from banks increased by $27 million from $91 million at September 30, 2023, to $118 million at September 30, 2024.

Asset Quality

Nonperforming assets (which are comprised of nonperforming loans, other real estate owned (“OREO”) and repossessed vehicle holdings) were $4.8 million at September 30, 2024 and 2023. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets decreased slightly to 0.29% at September 30, 2024 down from 0.31% at September 30, 2023. OREO decreased by $299 thousand from $440 thousand at September 30, 2023 to $141 thousand at September 30, 2024. Nonperforming loans were $4.5 million at September 30, 2024 and $4.3 million at September 30, 2023. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans decreased slightly to 0.44% at September 30, 2024, down from 0.45% at September 30, 2023.

During the first nine months of 2024 we recorded a provision for credit losses of $1,346,000 consisting of a provision for credit losses on loans of $1,475,000 and a decrease in the reserve for unfunded commitments of $129 thousand. The provision includes growth in the loan portfolio, and net losses during the nine-month period. This compares to a provision for credit losses of $2,675,000 consisting of a provision for credit losses - loans of $2,425,000 and an increase in the reserve for unfunded commitments of $250,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Net charge-offs, mostly related to our automobile loan portfolio, totaled $736 thousand and $724 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The allowance for credit losses totaled $13.6 million at September 30, 2024 and $12.9 million at September 30, 2023. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.35% at September 30, 2024 and 2023.

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for credit losses and the reserve for unfunded commitments during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands).

Allowance for Credit Losses September 30, 2024  September 30, 2023
Balance, beginning of period$12,867  $10,717 
Impact of CECL adoption -   529 
Provision charged to operations 1,475   2,425 
Losses charged to allowance (1,422)  (1,252)
Recoveries 686   528 
Balance, end of period$13,606  $12,947 


Reserve for Unfunded Commitments September 30, 2024  September 30, 2023
Balance, beginning of period$799  $341 
Impact of CECL adoption -   258 
Provision charged to operations (129)  250 
Balance, end of period$670  $849 


Shareholders’ Equity

Total shareholders’ equity increased by $62 million from $120 million at September 30, 2023, to $182 million at September 30, 2024. The $62 million includes earnings during the twelve-month period of $28.4 million, a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $38.9 million and restricted stock and stock option activity totaling $0.9 million. These items were partially offset by the payment of cash dividends totaling $6.2 million.

Borrowings

At December 31, 2023, the Company had outstanding borrowings under the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) totaling $80 million. In January 2024, the Company borrowed an additional $25 million under the BTFP and during September 2024 we made a $45 million payment resulting in a balance of $60 million outstanding at September 30, 2024. This borrowing bears interest at the rate of 4.85% and is payable on January 17, 2025. Borrowings under the BTFP can be prepaid without penalty. There were no borrowings under the BTFP at September 30, 2023. Interest expense recognized on the BTFP borrowings for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $3.7 million.

In addition to the BTFP borrowings, Plumas Bancorp has outstanding borrowings of $15 million with a correspondent bank. This loan matures on January 25, 2035 and can be prepaid at any time. During the initial three years the loan functions as an interest only revolving line of credit. Beginning on year four the loan converts into a term loan requiring semi-annual principal and interest payments and no further advances can be made. This borrowing bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.85% for the first 5 years and then at a floating interest rate linked to WSJ Prime Rate for the remaining eight year term.

Liquidity

The Company manages its liquidity to provide the ability to generate funds to support asset growth, meet deposit withdrawals (both anticipated and unanticipated), fund customers' borrowing needs and satisfy maturity of short-term borrowings. The Company’s liquidity needs are managed using assets or liabilities, or both. On the asset side, in addition to cash and due from banks, the Company maintains an investment portfolio which includes unpledged U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities that are classified as available-for-sale. On the liability side, liquidity needs are managed by offering competitive offering rates on deposit products and the use of established lines of credit.

The Company is a member of the FHLB and can borrow up to $240 million from the FHLB secured by commercial and residential mortgage loans with carrying values totaling $426 million. In addition to its FHLB borrowing line, the Company has unsecured short-term borrowing agreements with two of its correspondent banks in the amounts of $50 million and $20 million. There were no outstanding borrowings from the FHLB or the correspondent banks at September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023.

The Company estimates that it has approximately $456 million in uninsured deposits. Of this amount, $104 million represents deposits that are collateralized such as deposits of states, municipalities and tribal accounts.

Customer deposits are the Company’s primary source of funds. Total deposits decreased by $51 million from $1.40 billion at September 30, 2023 to $1.35 billion at September 30, 2024. Deposits are held in various forms with varying maturities.

The Company’s securities portfolio, Federal funds sold, FHLB advances, and cash and due from banks serve as the primary sources of liquidity, providing adequate funding for loans during periods of high loan demand. During periods of decreased lending, funds obtained from the maturing or sale of investments, loan payments, and new deposits are invested in short-term earning assets, such as cash held at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Federal funds sold and investment securities, to serve as a source of funding for future loan growth. Management believes that the Company’s available sources of funds, including borrowings, will provide adequate liquidity for its operations in the foreseeable future.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin – Three Months Ended September 30, 2024

Net interest income was $18.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $1.1 million from the same period in 2023. The increase in net interest income includes an increase of $2.8 million in interest income partially offset by an increase of $1.7 million in interest expense.

Interest and fees on loans increased by $1.4 million related to growth in the loan portfolio and an increase in yield on the portfolio. Average loan balances increased by $58 million, while the average yield on these loans increased by 21 basis points from 6.00% during the third quarter of 2023 to 6.21% during the current quarter. The increase in loan yield includes an increase in SBA fixed rate loans which currently yield approximately 8.1% and the repricing of loans that are priced off the 5 year Treasury. These loans are primarily commercial real estate loans and are repriced every five years.

Interest on investment securities increased by $670 thousand related to an increase in yield of 71 basis points to 3.99%. The increase in investment yields is consistent with the increase in market rates and the partial restructuring of the investment portfolio during the first quarter of 2024. Average investment securities declined from $462 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $447 million during the current quarter. Interest on cash balances increased by $791 thousand related to an increase in average balance of $57 million and an increase in rate earned on these balances of 7 basis points from 5.37% during the three months ended September 30, 2023 to 5.44% during the current quarter. Cash balances primarily relate to cash held at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRB). The average rate earned on FRB balances was 5.33% during both the third quarter of 2024 and 2023.

Interest expense increased by $1.7 million from $1.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $3.0 million during the current period related to increase in rate paid on interest bearing liabilities and an increase in borrowings. The average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities increased from 0.73% during the 2023 quarter to 1.52% in 2024 related mainly to an increase in market interest rates, and an increase in borrowings.

Interest paid on deposits increased by $391 thousand and is broken down by product type as follows: money market accounts - $266 thousand and time deposits - $146 thousand. Related to a decline in average balance of $43 million, interest on savings deposits declined by $21 thousand. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits increased from 0.69% during the third quarter of 2023 to 0.97% during the current quarter.

Mostly related to an increase in average borrowings outstanding from $10 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $117 million during the current quarter, interest incurred on borrowings increased by $1.3 million from $114 thousand during the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $1.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024. 

Net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was 4.76%, down slightly from 4.77% for the same period in 2023.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin – Nine months Ended September 30, 2024

Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $54.7 million, an increase of $2.6 million from the $52.1 million earned during the same period in 2023. The increase in net interest income includes an increase of $8.0 million in interest income partially offset by an increase of $5.4 million in interest expense.

Interest and fees on loans increased by $5.3 million related to an increase in average balance and yield. The average balance of loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $982 million, an increase of $56 million from $926 million during the same period in 2023. The average yield on loans increased by 38 basis points from 5.83% during the first nine months of 2023 to 6.21% during the current period.

Interest on investment securities increased by $2.0 million related to an increase in yield of 67 basis points to 3.92%. The increase in investment yields is consistent with the increase in market rates and the partial restructuring of the investment portfolio. Average investment securities declined from $469 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $457 million during the current period. Interest on cash balances increased by $712 thousand related to an increase in yield of 54 basis points and an increase in average balance of $8.4 million from $88.8 million during the first nine months of 2023 to $97.2 million in the current period.

Interest expense increased from $2.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $8.3 million during the current period related to an increase in rate paid on interest bearing liabilities and an increase in borrowings. The average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities increased from 0.55% during the 2023 period to 1.43% in 2024 related to an increase in borrowings and an increase in market interest rates. The average balance of borrowings increased by $107 million from $10 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $117 million during the current period.

Interest paid on deposits increased by $1.6 million and is broken down by product type as follows: money market accounts - $556 thousand and time deposits - $1.1 million. Related to a decline in average balance of $57 million, interest on savings deposits declined by $75 thousand. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits increased from 0.49% during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to 0.85% during the current period.

Interest incurred on borrowings totaled $4.2 million and $396 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased 6 basis points to 4.76%, up from 4.70% for the same period in 2023.

Non-Interest Income/Expense – Three Months Ended September 30, 2024

Non-interest income decreased by $76 thousand to $2.2 million during the current quarter. Increases of $29 thousand in service charge income, $21 thousand in Federal Home Loan Bank dividends and $6 thousand in other non-interest income were offset by declines in interchange income of $101 thousand, loan servicing fees of $27 thousand and earnings on insurance policies of $4 thousand. Interchange income can fluctuate period to period based on the volume of debit card transactions.

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, total non-interest expense increased by $1.4 million from $9.4 million during the third quarter of 2023 to $10.8 million during the current quarter. The largest components of this increase were an increase in salary and benefit expense of $367 thousand, an increase in occupancy and equipment costs of $636 thousand, an increase in professional fees of $117 thousand and an increase in other non-interest expense of $262 thousand. The increase in salary and benefit expense primarily relates to an increase in salary expense and a decrease in the deferral of loan origination costs. Salary expenses increased by $138 thousand, which we attribute primarily to merit and promotional salary increases and an increase in employees. Our full time equivalent employee count has increased from 180 at September 30, 2023 to 189 at September 30, 2024. Deferred loan origination cost declined by $95 thousand from $694 thousand during the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $599 thousand during the current period. The amount of loan origination costs deferred is primarily related to loan volume, both new originations and renewals, during the period. Occupancy and equipment costs increased by $636 thousand related to an increase in rent expense of $705 thousand mostly related to the sales/leaseback transaction completed during the first quarter of 2024. This increase in rent expense was offset by additional income resulting from the partial restructuring of our investment portfolio which also took place during the first quarter of 2024. Other expenses and professional fees include non-recurring expenses totaling $376 thousand during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and $565 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 related to a litigation matter. While portions of this matter are still being litigated these amounts represent our best estimate of potential costs to Plumas Bank related to this matter.

Non-Interest Income/Expense – Nine months Ended September 30, 2024

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, non-interest income totaled $6.6 million, a decrease of $1.8 million from the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The largest component of this decrease was a $1.7 million gain on termination of our interest rate swaps during 2023. Related to the sale/leaseback transaction during the first quarter of 2024 and the partial restructuring of our investment portfolio, a $19.9 million gain on sale of buildings was offset by a $19.8 million loss on investment securities.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 non-interest expense increased by $3.9 million to $31.6 million. The largest components of this increase were a $1.1 million increase in salary and benefit expenses, a $1.7 million increase in occupancy and equipment expenses and a $618 thousand increase in other non-interest expenses. The largest increases in salary and benefit expense were $524 thousand in salary expense and $404 thousand in commission expense. These were partially offset by an increase in the deferral of loan origination costs of $297 thousand related to an increase in SBA production. The increase in occupancy and equipment costs relates to a $1.7 million increase in rent expense related to the sales/leaseback transaction. The increase in other non-interest expense includes expenses related to the litigation matter discussed earlier.

Plumas Bancorp is headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Plumas Bancorp’s principal subsidiary is Plumas Bank, which was founded in 1980. Plumas Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Quincy, California. The bank operates fifteen branches: thirteen located in the California counties of Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta and Sutter and two branches located in Nevada in the counties of Carson City and Washoe. The bank also operates two loan production offices located in Auburn, California and Klamath Falls, Oregon. Plumas Bank offers a wide range of financial and investment services to consumers and businesses and has received nationwide Preferred Lender status with the United States Small Business Administration. For more information on Plumas Bancorp and Plumas Bank, please visit our website at www.plumasbank.com.

This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Plumas Bancorp intends for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Future events are difficult to predict, and the expectations described above are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely.

Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," or "may." These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management's views as of any subsequent date. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those presented, either expressed or implied, in this news release. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the Company's ability to successfully execute its business plans and achieve its objectives; changes in general economic and financial market conditions, either nationally or locally in areas in which the Company conducts its operations; changes in interest rates; continuing consolidation in the financial services industry; new litigation or changes in existing litigation; increased competitive challenges and expanding product and pricing pressures among financial institutions; legislation or regulatory changes which adversely affect the Company's operations or business; loss of key personnel; and changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies.

Contact: Jamie Huynh
Investor Relations
Plumas Bancorp
5525 Kietzke Lane Ste. 100
Reno, NV 89511
775.786.0907 x8908
investorrelations@plumasbank.com


PLUMAS BANCORP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 As of September 30,  
 2024 2023 Dollar Change Percentage Change
ASSETS       
Cash and due from banks$117,959 $90,567 $27,392 30.2%
Investment securities456,720 438,265 18,455 4.2%
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses993,070 948,719 44,351 4.7%
Premises and equipment, net12,703 19,064 (6,361) (33.4)%
Right-of-use assets24,657 3,025 21,632 715.1%
Bank owned life insurance16,415 16,006 409 2.6%
Real estate acquired through foreclosure141 440 (299) (68.0)%
Goodwill5,502 5,502 - -%
Accrued interest receivable and other assets36,807 51,286 (14,479) (28.2)%
Total assets$1,663,974 $1,572,874 $91,100 5.8%
        
LIABILITIES AND       
   SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Deposits$1,350,996 $1,402,486 $(51,490) (3.7)%
Lease liabilities24,983 3,094 21,889 707.5%
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities31,053 37,369 (6,316) (16.9)%
Borrowings75,000 10,000 65,000 650.0%
Total liabilities1,482,032 1,452,949 29,083 2.0%
Common stock28,813 27,896 917 3.3%
Retained earnings167,846 145,694 22,152 15.2%
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net(14,717) (53,665) 38,948 72.6%
Shareholders’ equity181,942 119,925 62,017 51.7%
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$1,663,974 $1,572,874 $91,100 5.8%
        
        
        
PLUMAS BANCORP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
        
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,2024 2023 Dollar Change Percentage Change
        
Interest income$21,862 $19,042 $2,820 14.8%
Interest expense2,992 1,303 1,689 129.6%
Net interest income before provision for credit losses18,870 17,739 1,131 6.4%
Provision for credit losses(400) (200) (200) 100.0%
Net interest income after provision for credit losses19,270 17,939 1,331 7.4%
Non-interest income2,237 2,313 (76) (3.3)%
Non-interest expense10,824 9,442 1,382 14.6%
Income before income taxes10,683 10,810 (127) (1.2)%
Provision for income taxes2,853 2,840 13 0.5%
Net income$7,830 $7,970 $(140) (1.8)%
        
Basic earnings per share$1.33 $1.36 $(0.03) (2.2)%
Diluted earnings per share$1.31 $1.34 $(0.03) (2.2)%
        
        
        
PLUMAS BANCORP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
     Dollar Percentage
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,2024 2023 Dollar Change Percentage Change
        
Interest income$63,049 $55,053 $7,996 14.5%
Interest expense8,317 2,925 5,392 184.3%
Net interest income before provision for credit losses54,732 52,128 2,604 5.0%
Provision for credit losses1,346 2,675 (1,329) (49.7)%
Net interest income after provision for credit losses53,386 49,453 3,933 8.0%
Non-interest income6,579 8,380 (1,801) (21.5)%
Non-interest expense31,617 27,764 3,853 13.9%
Income before income taxes28,348 30,069 (1,721) (5.7)%
Provision for income taxes7,478 7,814 (336) (4.3)%
Net income$20,870 $22,255 $(1,385) (6.2)%
        
Basic earnings per share$3.54 $3.80 $(0.26) (6.8)%
Diluted earnings per share$3.50 $3.75 $(0.25) (6.7)%
     



PLUMAS BANCORP
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
           
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  9/30/2024 6/30/2024 9/30/2023 9/30/2024 9/30/2023
EARNINGS PER SHARE          
Basic earnings per share $1.33  $1.15  $1.36  $3.54  $3.80 
Diluted earnings per share $1.31  $1.14  $1.34  $3.50  $3.75 
Weighted average shares outstanding  5,896   5,896   5,866   5,893   5,861 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding  5,968   5,946   5,932   5,956   5,932 
Cash dividends paid per share 1 $0.27  $0.27  $0.25  $0.81  $0.75 
           
PERFORMANCE RATIOS (annualized for the three months)      
Return on average assets  1.84%  1.67%  2.00%  1.69%  1.88%
Return on average equity  18.1%  17.1%  24.4%  17.2%  23.3%
Yield on earning assets  5.52%  5.62%  5.12%  5.48%  4.96%
Rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities  1.52%  1.44%  0.73%  1.43%  0.55%
Net interest margin  4.76%  4.89%  4.77%  4.76%  4.70%
Noninterest income to average assets  0.53%  0.54%  0.58%  0.53%  0.71%
Noninterest expense to average assets  2.55%  2.56%  2.37%  2.56%  2.34%
Efficiency ratio 2  51.3%  50.4%  47.1%  51.6%  45.9%
           
  9/30/2024 6/30/2024 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 12/31/2022
CREDIT QUALITY RATIOS AND DATA          
Allowance for credit losses $13,606  $14,082  $12,947  $12,867  $10,717 
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans  1.35%  1.41%  1.35%  1.34%  1.18%
Nonperforming loans $4,455  $8,974  $4,329  $4,820  $1,172 
Nonperforming assets $4,753  $9,148  $4,813  $5,315  $1,190 
Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans  0.44%  0.90%  0.45%  0.50%  0.13%
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets  0.29%  0.56%  0.31%  0.33%  0.07%
Year-to-date net charge-offs $736  $610  $724  $954  $935 
Year-to-date net charge-offs as a percentage of average                    
loans (annualized)  0.10%  0.13%  0.10%  0.10%  0.11%
                    
CAPITAL AND OTHER DATA          
Common shares outstanding at end of period  5,897   5,896   5,868   5,872   5,850 
Shareholders' equity $181,942  $165,155  $119,925  $147,317  $119,004 
Book value per common share $30.85  $28.01  $20.44  $25.09  $20.34 
Tangible common equity3 $175,601  $158,763  $113,374  $140,823  $112,273 
Tangible book value per common share4 $29.78  $26.93  $19.32  $23.98  $19.19 
Tangible common equity to total assets  10.6%  9.7%  7.2%  8.7%  6.9%
Gross loans to deposits  74.3%  76.4%  68.6%  71.9%  62.6%
           
PLUMAS BANK REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS        
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio  11.3%  11.3%  10.6%  10.8%  9.2%
Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio  16.9%  16.4%  15.1%  15.7%  14.7%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio  16.9%  16.4%  15.1%  15.7%  14.7%
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio  18.2%  17.6%  16.3%  16.9%  15.7%
(1) The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share on August 15, 2024, May 15, 2024 and February 15, 2024 and a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on February 15, 2023, May 15, 2023 , August 15, 2023 and November 15, 2023.
(2) Efficiency ratio is defined as noninterest expense divided by total revenue (net interest income and total noninterest income).
(3) Tangible common equity is defined as common equity less core deposit intangibles and goodwill.
(4) Tangible common book value per share is defined as tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding.
     



PLUMAS BANCORP
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
             
The following table presents for the three-month periods indicated the distribution of consolidated average assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity.
             
             
  For the Three Months Ended For the Three Months Ended
  9/30/2024 9/30/2023
  Average   Yield/ Average   Yield/
  Balance Interest Rate  Balance Interest Rate
Interest-earning assets:            
Loans (2) (3) $1,001,505 $15,635 6.21% $943,348 $14,276 6.00%
Investment securities  370,051  3,885 4.18%  337,702  2,888 3.39%
Non-taxable investment securities (1)  76,817  596 3.09%  123,877  923 2.96%
Interest-bearing deposits  127,640  1,746 5.44%  70,545  955 5.37%
Total interest-earning assets  1,576,013  21,862 5.52%  1,475,472  19,042 5.12%
Cash and due from banks  27,480      27,049    
Other assets  86,001      77,221    
Total assets $1,689,494     $1,579,742    
             
Interest-bearing liabilities:            
Money market deposits  223,229  657 1.17%  224,128  391 0.69%
Savings deposits  323,347  178 0.22%  365,869  199 0.22%
Time deposits  99,815  736 2.93%  91,290  590 2.56%
Total deposits  646,391  1,571 0.97%  681,287  1,180 0.69%
Borrowings  117,065  1,413 4.80%  10,000  114 4.52%
Other interest-bearing liabilities  17,943  8 0.18%  19,300  9 0.19%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  781,399  2,992 1.52%  710,587  1,303 0.73%
Non-interest-bearing deposits  697,079      719,725    
Other liabilities  39,249      20,012    
Shareholders' equity  171,767      129,418    
Total liabilities & equity $1,689,494     $1,579,742    
Cost of funding interest-earning assets (4)     0.76%     0.35%
Net interest income and margin (5)   $18,870 4.76%   $17,739 4.77%
             
(1) Not computed on a tax-equivalent basis.
(2) Average nonaccrual loan balances of $3.7 million for 2024 and $3.4 million for 2023 are included in average loan balances for computational purposes.
(3) Net costs included in loan interest income for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were $408 thousand and $346 thousand, respectively.
(4) Total annualized interest expense divided by the average balance of total earning assets.
(5) Annualized net interest income divided by the average balance of total earning assets.
         



PLUMAS BANCORP
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
             
The following table presents for the nine-month periods indicated the distribution of consolidated average assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity.
             
  For the Nine Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
  9/30/2024 9/30/2023
  Average   Yield/ Average   Yield/
  Balance Interest Rate  Balance Interest Rate
Interest-earning assets:            
Loans (2) (3) $982,191 $45,639 6.21% $926,148 $40,363 5.83%
Investment securities  369,893  11,423 4.13%  343,868  8,641 3.36%
Non-taxable investment securities (1)  87,051  1,989 3.05%  124,879  2,763 2.96%
Interest-bearing deposits  97,196  3,998 5.49%  88,819  3,286 4.95%
Total interest-earning assets  1,536,331  63,049 5.48%  1,483,714  55,053 4.96%
Cash and due from banks  26,978      25,943    
Other assets  85,536      75,771    
Total assets $1,648,845     $1,585,428    
             
Interest-bearing liabilities:            
Money market deposits  216,699  1,501 0.93%  229,914  945 0.55%
Savings deposits  327,263  532 0.22%  383,790  607 0.21%
Time deposits  95,350  2,041 2.86%  69,256  959 1.85%
Total deposits  639,312  4,074 0.85%  682,960  2,511 0.49%
Borrowings  117,136  4,210 4.80%  7,143  255 4.77%
Junior subordinated debentures  -  - -%  3,033  141 6.22%
Other interest-bearing liabilities  18,820  33 0.23%  18,230  18 0.13%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  775,268  8,317 1.43%  711,366  2,925 0.55%
Non-interest-bearing deposits  678,057      729,044    
Other liabilities  33,845      17,293    
Shareholders' equity  161,675      127,725    
Total liabilities & equity $1,648,845     $1,585,428    
Cost of funding interest-earning assets (4)     0.72%     0.26%
Net interest income and margin (5)   $54,732 4.76%   $52,128 4.70%
             
(1) Not computed on a tax-equivalent basis.
(2) Average nonaccrual loan balances of $4.4 million for 2024 and $3.1 million for 2023 are included in average loan balances for computational purposes.
(3) Net costs included in loan interest income for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were $1,090 thousand and $927 thousand, respectively.
(4) Total annualized interest expense divided by the average balance of total earning assets.
(5) Annualized net interest income divided by the average balance of total earning assets.
         



PLUMAS BANCORP
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 (Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
        
The following table presents the components of non-interest income for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
        
 For the Three Months Ended    
 September 30,    
 2024 2023 Dollar Change Percentage Change
Interchange income$818 $919  (101) (11.0)%
Service charges on deposit accounts 766  737  29  3.9%
Loan servicing fees 176  203  (27) (13.3)%
FHLB Dividends 136  115  21  18.3%
Earnings on life insurance policies 104  108  (4) (3.7)%
Other 237  231  6  2.6%
Total non-interest income$2,237 $2,313 $(76) (3.3)%
        
 
The following table presents the components of non-interest expense for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.       
        
 For the Three Months Ended    
 September 30,    
 2024 2023 Dollar Change Percentage Change
Salaries and employee benefits$5,481 $5,114 $367  7.2%
Occupancy and equipment 1,988  1,352  636  47.0%
Outside service fees 1,114  1,170  (56) (4.8)%
Professional fees 345  228  117  51.3%
Advertising and shareholder relations 247  233  14  6.0%
Armored car and courier 228  211  17  8.1%
Director compensation and expense 203  165  38  23.0%
Deposit insurance 191  182  9  4.9%
Telephone and data communication 188  203  (15) (7.4)%
Business development 143  152  (9) (5.9)%
Loan collection expenses 102  91  11  12.1%
Amortization of Core Deposit Intangible 51  60  (9) (15.0)%
Other 543  281  262  93.2%
Total non-interest expense$10,824 $9,442 $1,382  14.6%
        



PLUMAS BANCORP
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 (Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
        
The following table presents the components of non-interest income for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
        
        
 For the Nine Months Ended    
 September 30,    
 2024 2023 Dollar Change Percentage Change
Gain on sale of buildings$19,854  $-  19,854  100.0%
Interchange income 2,340   2,458  (118) (4.8)%
Service charges on deposit accounts 2,224   2,051  173  8.4%
Loan servicing fees 564   678  (114) (16.8)%
FHLB Dividends 409   289  120  41.5%
Earnings on life insurance policies 305   313  (8) (2.6)%
Gain on termination of interest rate swaps -   1,707  (1,707) (100.0)%
Loss on sale of investment securities (19,817)  -  (19,817) 100.0%
Other 700   884  (184) (20.8)%
Total non-interest income$6,579  $8,380 $(1,801) (21.5)%
        
The following table presents the components of non-interest expense for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
        
        
 For the Nine Months Ended    
 September 30,    
  2024   2023 Dollar Change Percentage Change
Salaries and employee benefits$16,129  $15,047 $1,082  7.2%
Occupancy and equipment 5,627   3,945  1,682  42.6%
Outside service fees 3,430   3,345  85  2.5%
Professional fees 1,113   854  259  30.3%
Advertising and shareholder relations 706   693  13  1.9%
Armored car and courier 651   558  93  16.7%
Telephone and data communication 614   606  8  1.3%
Director compensation and expense 569   603  (34) (5.6)%
Deposit insurance 562   552  10  1.8%
Business development 506   457  49  10.7%
Loan collection expenses 323   308  15  4.9%
Amortization of Core Deposit Intangible 153   180  (27) (15.0)%
Other 1,234   616  618  100.3%
Total non-interest expense$31,617  $27,764 $3,853  13.9%
        



PLUMAS BANCORP
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 (Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
         
The following table shows the distribution of loans by type at September 30, 2024 and 2023.
         
    Percent of   Percent of
    Loans in Each   Loans in Each
  Balance at EndCategory to Balance at EndCategory to
  of Period Total Loans of Period Total Loans
  9/30/24 9/30/24 9/30/23 9/30/23
Commercial $82,192 8.2% $76,719 8.0%
Agricultural  121,709 12.1%  131,242 13.7%
Real estate – residential  11,672 1.2%  12,457 1.3%
Real estate – commercial  618,236 61.6%  530,023 55.3%
Real estate – construction & land  54,287 5.4%  58,901 6.1%
Equity Lines of Credit  37,652 3.8%  37,650 3.9%
Auto  72,388 7.2%  105,584 11.0%
Other  5,352 0.5%  6,056 0.7%
Total Gross Loans $1,003,488 100% $958,632 100%
         
The following table shows the distribution of Commercial Real Estate loans at September 30, 2024 and 2023.
         
    Percent of   Percent of
    Loans in Each   Loans in Each
  Balance at EndCategory to Balance at EndCategory to
  of Period Total Loans of Period Total Loans
  9/30/24 9/30/24 9/30/23 9/30/23
Owner occupied $263,280 42.6% $180,908 34.1%
Investor  354,956 57.4%  349,115 65.9%
Total real estate - commercial $618,236 100% $530,023 100%
         
         
The following table shows the distribution of deposits by type at September 30, 2024 and 2023.
         
    Percent of   Percent of
    Deposits in Each  Deposits in Each
  Balance at EndCategory to Balance at EndCategory to
  of Period Total Deposits of Period Total Deposits
  9/30/24 9/30/24 9/30/23 9/30/23
Non-interest bearing $703,005 52.0% $736,683 52.5%
Money Market  229,267 17.0%  217,731 15.5%
Savings  316,483 23.4%  357,765 25.5%
Time  102,241 7.6%  90,307 6.5%
Total Deposits $1,350,996 100% $1,402,486 100%
         





FAQ

What was Plumas Bancorp's (PLBC) earnings per share in Q3 2024?

Plumas Bancorp reported earnings of $1.33 per share in Q3 2024.

How did Plumas Bancorp's (PLBC) gross loans change in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023?

Gross loans increased by 5%, from $959 million in Q3 2023 to $1.0 billion in Q3 2024.

What was Plumas Bancorp's (PLBC) net interest margin in Q3 2024?

Plumas Bancorp's net interest margin for Q3 2024 was 4.76%, slightly down from 4.77% in Q3 2023.

How much did Plumas Bancorp's (PLBC) total deposits change in Q3 2024?

Total deposits decreased by $51 million, from $1.40 billion in Q3 2023 to $1.35 billion in Q3 2024.

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