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RBAZ Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Republic Bank of Arizona, established in 2021. Led by President and CEO Brian Ruisinger, RBAZ has shown strong quarterly earnings growth in recent periods, with a focus on maintaining high asset quality and expanding its presence in the Arizona banking industry. The company has weathered industry challenges, converted its IT platform, and opened a new branch to enhance customer experience. RBAZ remains well-capitalized and poised for continued growth, aiming to be the premier Arizona-based community bank.
RBAZ Bancorp reported record earnings for Q4 and full-year 2024. The company achieved a consolidated net income of $793,000 ($0.44 per share) for Q4 2024 and $3,379,000 ($1.90 per share) for the full year, representing a 37% year-over-year increase. The Q4 results showed a 15% increase compared to Q4 2023.
Key financial highlights include: total loans increased by 10.4% to $222,731,000; total deposits grew by 9.7% to $250,201,000, with 74.1% in non-interest-bearing funds; and total interest income rose by 21% to $4,615,000 in Q4 2024. The cost of deposits decreased to 2.13% in Q4, down from a peak of 2.36% in Q1 2024.
The company is proceeding with its planned merger with Pima Federal Credit Union, with shareholders' approval obtained in August 2024 and regulatory applications accepted in January 2025. The merger is expected to close in Q2 2025.
RBAZ Bancorp reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with consolidated net income of $981,000 ($0.55 per share), up from $748,000 ($0.41 per share) in Q3 2023. The company achieved a 22% increase in net interest margin and a 26% rise in non-interest income year-over-year. Total loans reached $216,451,000, a 7.2% increase from December 2023, while total deposits grew 13.9% to $259,902,000. Interest income rose 17.5% to $4,653,000. The company maintains a strong capital position with a 10.67% Community Bank Leverage Ratio. Shareholders approved a merger with Pima Federal Credit Union, pending regulatory approval.
RBAZ Bancorp, Inc. (OTCIQ: RBAZ) reported strong Q2 2024 financial results, with consolidated net income of $893,000 ($0.50 per share) for the quarter and $1,607,000 ($0.90 per share) for the six months ended June 30, 2024. This represents a 60% increase in Q2 earnings compared to the previous year. The company's performance was driven by increased net interest income and positive loan growth. Total loans reached $203,177,000, up 0.7% from December 31, 2023, while total deposits grew by 10.8% to $252,827,000. RBAZ also announced a definitive agreement to merge with Pima Federal Credit Union, expected to close in Q4 2024 pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Pima Federal Credit Union and RBAZ Bancorp announced an all-cash acquisition agreement for Republic Bank of Arizona. Following the transaction, RBAZ shareholders are estimated to receive around $22.00 per fully diluted share. Pima will acquire nearly all assets and assume most liabilities of Republic Bank, expanding its branch network to twelve locations with over $1.5 billion in assets. The acquisition, pending regulatory approvals and RBAZ shareholder consent, is expected to finalize in the second half of 2024. Post-acquisition, Republic Bank will dissolve, and its accounts will be serviced by Pima.
Both companies highlight shared values and strategic growth as key drivers of this deal. Brian Ruisinger, RBAZ's CEO, will continue to lead the Phoenix market for Pima. The agreement has been approved by the Boards of both entities.
RBAZ Bancorp, Inc. reported a strong financial performance for Q4 2022, achieving a net income of $644,000 or $0.36 per share, a significant increase from $373,000 or $0.21 per share in Q4 2021. For the full year, net income remained stable at $1.06 per share compared to 2021. Core earnings saw a remarkable 50% year-over-year increase, driven by a 14% rise in net interest income and a 32% boost in non-interest income. Total loans surged to $162.95 million, marking a 20.4% growth, though total deposits dipped 1% to $203.33 million. The bank maintains a robust 11.39% capital ratio under the CBLR framework.