South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. Reports Earnings of $0.29 per Diluted Common Share For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
- South Atlantic Bancshares reports Q3 net income of $2.2 million, a decrease of 3.4% from the same period last year. Total deposits grew by $25.3 million for the quarter, a 9.5% increase year-to-date. Interest income on loans and investments increased by 37.6% compared to Q3 2022. Total assets increased by $25.9 million to $1.6 billion, a 13.0% increase year-over-year. Total loans increased by $40.9 million during the quarter, a 14.9% increase since December 31, 2022. Year-to-date tangible book value per share increased by 5.2%.
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Third Quarter and Year-to-Date 2023 Financial Highlights:
- Net income totaled
for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, a 3.4 percent decrease from the same nine-month period in 2022$7.8 million - Total deposits grew
for the quarter to$25.3 million , and have increased$1.3 billion year-to-date, an annualized increase of 9.5 percent$86.6 million - Interest income on loans and investments increased
, or 37.6 percent, compared to the third quarter of 2022$5.0 million - Pre-provision net interest income increased 0.4 percent during the third quarter of 2023, compared to a 7.4 percent decrease in the second quarter of 2023
- Total assets increased
during the third quarter of 2023 to$25.9 million , a 13.0 percent increase year-over-year$1.6 billion - Total loans increased
during the third quarter of 2023, a 14.9 percent annualized increase since December 31, 2022$40.9 million - Year-to-date tangible book value per share has increased by
or 5.2 percent$0.58
Commenting on the third quarter 2023 results, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, K. Wayne Wicker, stated, "The third quarter of 2023 was another successful quarter for our Company. While the economic outlook remains uncertain and we continue to navigate the challenging environment, we continue to be pleased with the performance of our markets. During the third quarter of 2023, our deposits grew by 7.91 percent annualized. This allowed us to fund strong loan demand which has provided a boost to overall earning assets yields. While our net interest margin contracted modestly from the second quarter of 2023, the rate of our margin compression slowed substantially from prior quarters. Net interest income expanded during the third quarter of 2023, which was a favorable development after a 7.4 percent decrease in the second quarter of 2023. Our credit quality and risk indicators remain excellent. We expect our credit performance to remain strong, but are diligent in monitoring loan portfolios for potential weaknesses given the uncertain forecasted economic conditions due to the continued rising interest rate environment and persistent inflation in the
Selected Financial Highlights | ||||
For the Periods/Three Months Ended | ||||
September 30, | June 30, | |||
Balance Sheet (000's) | 2023 | 2023 | Change ($) | Change (%)1 |
Total Assets | $ 1,551,272 | $ 1,525,413 | $ 25,859 | 6.8 % |
Total Loans, Net of Unearned Income | 1,136,231 | 1,095,316 | 40,915 | 14.9 % |
Total Deposits | 1,303,321 | 1,278,043 | 25,278 | 7.9 % |
Total Equity | 94,926 | 96,586 | (1,660) | -6.9 % |
September 30, | June 30, | |||
Income Statement and Per Share Data | 2023 | 2023 | Change ($) | Change (%) |
Net Income (000's) | $ 2,189 | $ 2,513 | $ (324) | -12.9 % |
Earnings Per Share | 0.29 | 0.33 | (0.04) | -12.1 % |
September 30, | June 30, | |||
Selected Financial Ratios | 2023 | 2023 | ||
Return on Average Assets | 0.56 % | 0.67 % | ||
NPAs to Average Assets | 0.01 % | 0.00 % | ||
Efficiency Ratio | 75.32 % | 70.84 % | ||
Net Interest Margin | 2.83 % | 2.92 % | ||
1 Results annualized. |
Earnings Summary
Net interest income decreased
Noninterest income declined
Noninterest expense increased
Financial Performance | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||
September 30, | June 30, | March 31, | December 31, | September 30, | September 30, | ||
2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | 2023 | ||
Interest Income | |||||||
Loans | $ 15,186 | $ 14,122 | $ 13,015 | $ 11,727 | $ 10,589 | $ 42,323 | |
Investments | 2,964 | 2,648 | 2,383 | 2,583 | 2,598 | 7,995 | |
Total Interest Income | $ 18,150 | $ 16,770 | $ 15,398 | $ 14,310 | $ 13,187 | $ 50,318 | |
Interest Expense | 7,776 | 6,440 | 4,241 | 1,793 | 877 | 18,457 | |
Net Interest Income | $ 10,374 | $ 10,330 | $ 11,157 | $ 12,517 | $ 12,310 | $ 31,861 | |
Provision for Loan Losses | - | 180 | 175 | 900 | 650 | 355 | |
Noninterest Income | 1,166 | 1,481 | 1,126 | 1,084 | 1,198 | 3,773 | |
Noninterest Expense | 8,772 | 8,442 | 8,322 | 7,518 | 8,594 | 25,536 | |
Income Before Taxes | $ 2,768 | $ 3,189 | $ 3,786 | $ 5,183 | $ 4,264 | $ 9,743 | |
Provision for Income Taxes | 579 | 676 | 662 | 1,232 | 675 | 1,918 | |
Net Income | $ 2,189 | $ 2,513 | $ 3,124 | $ 3,951 | $ 3,589 | $ 7,825 | |
Basic Earnings Per Share | $ 0.29 | $ 0.33 | $ 0.41 | $ 0.52 | $ 0.47 | $ 1.03 | |
Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ 0.29 | $ 0.33 | $ 0.41 | $ 0.52 | $ 0.47 | $ 1.03 | |
Weighed Average Shares Outstanding | |||||||
Basic | 7,546,086 | 7,545,922 | 7,546,566 | 7,561,993 | 7,588,505 | 7,546,190 | |
Diluted | 7,589,725 | 7,606,002 | 7,632,316 | 7,651,288 | 7,701,507 | 7,610,152 | |
Total Shares Outstanding | 7,605,854 | 7,596,779 | 7,596,779 | 7,596,198 | 7,592,520 | 7,605,854 |
Noninterest Income/Expense | |||||
Three Months Ended | |||||
September 30, | June 30, | March 31, | December 31, | September 30, | |
2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | |
Noninterest Income | |||||
Service charges and fees | $ 142 | $ 389 | $ 128 | $ 126 | $ 138 |
Securities gains, net | - | - | 3 | - | (71) |
Secondary mortgage income | 137 | 225 | 196 | 157 | 303 |
Other income | 887 | 867 | 799 | 801 | 828 |
Total noninterest income | $ 1,166 | $ 1,481 | $ 1,126 | $ 1,084 | $ 1,198 |
Noninterest expense | |||||
Salaries and employee benefits | $ 5,272 | $ 5,118 | $ 5,036 | $ 4,344 | $ 5,257 |
Occupancy | 1,223 | 1,090 | 1,114 | 1,086 | 1,074 |
Other expense | 2,277 | 2,234 | 2,172 | 2,088 | 2,263 |
Total noninterest expense | $ 8,772 | $ 8,442 | $ 8,322 | $ 7,518 | $ 8,594 |
Balance Sheet Activity
Total assets increased
Total deposits increased
Shareholders' equity totaled
The Company reported 7,605,854 total shares of common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2023. The increase of 9,656 shares of common stock outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 is due to the exercise during the period of stock options granted.
Balance Sheets | |||||
For the Periods Ended | |||||
September 30, | June 30, | March 31, | December 31, | September 30, | |
2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ 24,273 | $ 38,011 | $ 37,651 | $ 15,851 | $ 31,397 |
Investment Securities | 306,334 | 313,202 | 316,336 | 317,541 | 321,496 |
Loans Held for Sale | 1,345 | 426 | 1,682 | 677 | 766 |
Loans | |||||
Loans | 1,136,231 | 1,095,316 | 1,048,555 | 1,002,633 | 948,031 |
Less Allowance for Loan Losses | (10,463) | (10,462) | (10,281) | (10,111) | (9,210) |
Loans, Net | $ 1,125,768 | $ 1,084,854 | $ 1,038,274 | $ 992,522 | $ 938,821 |
OREO | |||||
Property, net of accumulated depreciation | $ 22,041 | $ 22,494 | $ 20,331 | $ 19,888 | $ 19,332 |
BOLI | 30,132 | 29,924 | 29,721 | 29,517 | 29,324 |
Goodwill | 5,349 | 5,349 | 5,349 | 5,349 | 5,349 |
Core Deposit Intangible | 375 | 455 | 411 | 453 | 496 |
Other Assets | 35,655 | 30,698 | 28,089 | 27,795 | 26,475 |
Total Assets | $ 1,551,272 | $ 1,525,413 | $ 1,477,844 | $ 1,409,593 | $ 1,373,456 |
Deposits | |||||
Noninterest bearing | $ 344,011 | $ 355,549 | $ 343,822 | $ 371,412 | $ 400,321 |
Interest bearing | 959,310 | 922,494 | 912,996 | 845,350 | 836,060 |
Total Deposits | $ 1,303,321 | $ 1,278,043 | $ 1,256,818 | $ 1,216,762 | $ 1,236,381 |
Subordinated Debt | 29,611 | 29,580 | 29,550 | 29,520 | 29,488 |
Other Borrowings | 104,000 | 104,900 | 80,000 | 56,475 | 804 |
Other Liabilities | 19,414 | 16,304 | 17,031 | 16,297 | 18,583 |
Total Liabilities | $ 1,456,346 | $ 1,428,827 | $ 1,383,399 | $ 1,319,054 | $ 1,285,256 |
Stock with Related Surplus | $ 78,601 | $ 78,483 | $ 78,443 | $ 78,908 | $ 78,734 |
Retained Earnings | 46,517 | 44,329 | 41,816 | 39,446 | 35,455 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | (30,192) | (26,226) | (25,814) | (27,815) | (25,989) |
Shareholders' Equity | $ 94,926 | $ 96,586 | $ 94,445 | $ 90,539 | $ 88,200 |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ 1,551,272 | $ 1,525,413 | $ 1,477,844 | $ 1,409,593 | $ 1,373,456 |
Net Interest Margin
Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis ("net interest margin"), decreased by 80 basis points to 2.83 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to 3.63 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Cost of funds increased by 189 basis points to 2.16 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 0.27 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2022, partially offset by an increase in yield on earning assets of 103 basis points to 4.91 percent for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Net Interest Margin Analysis | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||
Average | Yield/ | Average | Yield/ | Average | Yield/ | Average | Yield/ | Average | Yield/ | ||||||||||
Balance | Rate | Balance | Rate | Balance | Rate | Balance | Rate | Balance | Rate | ||||||||||
Interest earning assets | |||||||||||||||||||
Loans | $ 1,110 | 5.33 % | $ 1,081 | 5.14 % | $ 1,030 | 5.02 % | $ 971 | 4.69 % | $ 920 | 4.39 % | |||||||||
Loan fees | 0.09 % | 0.09 % | 0.10 % | 0.10 % | 0.17 % | ||||||||||||||
Loans with fees | $ 1,110 | 5.42 % | $ 1,081 | 5.23 % | $ 1,030 | 5.12 % | $ 971 | 4.79 % | $ 920 | 4.56 % | |||||||||
Total interest earning assets | $ 1,478 | 4.91 % | $ 1,437 | 4.71 % | $ 1,388 | 4.52 % | $ 1,332 | 4.29 % | $ 1,357 | 3.88 % | |||||||||
Interest-bearing liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||
Total interest bearing deposits | $ 938 | 2.57 % | $ 920 | 2.15 % | $ 870 | 1.45 % | $ 831 | 0.62 % | $ 851 | 0.28 % | |||||||||
Total interest bearing liabilities | $ 1,069 | 2.88 % | $ 1,046 | 2.46 % | $ 975 | 1.76 % | $ 882 | 0.80 % | $ 881 | 0.39 % | |||||||||
Cost of funds | 2.16 % | 1.86 % | 1.29 % | 0.56 % | 0.27 % | ||||||||||||||
Net interest margin | 2.83 % | 2.92 % | 3.29 % | 3.76 % | 3.63 % |
Credit Quality
Effective January 1, 2023, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Accounting Standards Update 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, including the current expected credit losses ("CECL") methodology for estimating the allowance for credit losses. The CECL methodology requires earlier recognition of credit losses using a life of loan, expected loss methodology that incorporates reasonable and supportable forecasts into the estimate.
The Company's adoption of the CECL methodology effective January 1, 2023 resulted in a
We continue to see excellent credit quality in our markets through September 30, 2023, with one loan classified as non-accrual, and no loans past due greater than 30 days as of September 30, 2023.
The Company continues to closely monitor credit quality in light of the recent events in the banking industry, including the recent bank failures, and the continued economic uncertainty due to the rising interest rate environment and persistent high inflation levels in
Credit Quality Analysis | ||||||||||
For the Periods Ended | ||||||||||
September 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | ||||||
LLR to Total Loans | 0.92 % | 0.96 % | 0.98 % | 1.01 % | 0.97 % | |||||
NPAs to Avg Assets | 0.01 % | 0.00 % | 0.00 % | 0.00 % | 0.00 % | |||||
NCOs to Total Loans | 0.00 % | 0.00 % | 0.00 % | 0.00 % | 0.00 % | |||||
Past Due > 30 Days to Total Loans | 0.00 % | 0.00 % | 0.00 % | 0.00 % | 0.00 % | |||||
Total NPAs (thousands) | $ 156 | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Performance Ratios | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||
September 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | |||||
ROAA | 0.56 % | 0.67 % | 0.88 % | 1.13 % | 0.99 % | ||||
ROAE | 9.65 % | 11.03 % | 13.93 % | 25.18 % | 13.59 % | ||||
Efficiency | 75.32 % | 70.84 % | 67.11 % | 54.99 % | 62.97 % | ||||
NIM | 2.83 % | 2.92 % | 3.29 % | 3.76 % | 3.63 % | ||||
Book Value | $ 12.48 | $ 12.71 | $ 12.43 | $ 11.92 | $ 11.62 | ||||
Tangible Book Value | $ 11.73 | $ 11.95 | $ 11.66 | $ 11.14 | $ 10.84 |
Regulatory Capital Position
The Bank's capital position remains above the regulatory thresholds required to be deemed "well-capitalized," as shown in the table below, with a total risk-based capital ratio of 12.73 percent and leverage ratio of 9.11 percent as of September 30, 2023.
Regulatory Capital Ratios | |||||||||
For the Periods Ended | |||||||||
Bank Only | September 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | ||||
Tier 1 | 11.84 % | 12.00 % | 12.12 % | 11.18 % | 11.13 % | ||||
Leverage | 9.11 % | 9.23 % | 9.13 % | 8.56 % | 8.33 % | ||||
CET-1 | 11.84 % | 12.00 % | 12.12 % | 11.18 % | 11.13 % | ||||
Total | 12.73 % | 12.91 % | 13.05 % | 12.12 % | 12.01 % | ||||
For the Periods Ended | |||||||||
Additional Data | September 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | ||||
Branches | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | ||||
Employees (Full Time Equivalent) | 165 | 170 | 164 | 158 | 152 |
Liquidity and Interest Rate Risk Management
The Company regularly pledges loans and securities to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond ("FRB") and Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB"), resulting in total net borrowing capacity with the FRB, FHLB, and correspondent lines of credit of approximately
The Company has an available-for-sale debt securities portfolio with a fair market value of
As part of the Company's ongoing Interest Rate Risk Management, the company has entered into a series of pay-fixed rate, receive floating rate SOFR swap transactions ("Pay-Fixed Agreements"). The Pay-Fixed Agreements are designed as an interest rate hedge for matched-term Federal Home Loan Bank advances and to hedge the risk of changes in fair value of certain fixed rate loans in the Company's loan portfolio. The Pay-Fixed Agreements have a total notional value of
About South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc.
South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: SABK) is a registered bank holding company based in
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