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South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. Reports Earnings of $0.30 per Diluted Common Share for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024

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South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCQX: SABK) reported consolidated net income of $2.3 million or $0.30 per diluted share for Q2 2024, up from $2.0 million or $0.26 per share in Q1 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net income was $4.3 million or $0.56 per share, compared to $5.6 million or $0.74 per share in the same period in 2023.

Q2 2024 Highlights: Net income increased by 13.4% QoQ. Total assets rose 15.4% annualized to $1.75 billion, and deposits grew 18.2% annualized to $1.41 billion. Cash and cash equivalents surged 267.0% to $136.5 million, while total loans increased by $36.3 million with an 8.5% yield. Tangible book value per share increased by 12.1% YoY to $13.40. Interest income on loans and investments rose by 5.6% QoQ, while the net interest margin remained flat at 2.64%.

The company repurchased 35,000 shares and executed a stock repurchase program for up to 5% of outstanding shares. Noninterest income decreased by 3.2% YoY. Noninterest expense grew by 4.8% YoY due to higher compensation and employee benefits costs.

South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCQX: SABK) ha riportato un reddito netto consolidato di 2,3 milioni di dollari, pari a 0,30 dollari per azione diluita per il secondo trimestre del 2024, in aumento rispetto ai 2,0 milioni di dollari, o 0,26 dollari per azione, del primo trimestre del 2024. Per i sei mesi terminati il 30 giugno 2024, il reddito netto è stato di 4,3 milioni di dollari, o 0,56 dollari per azione, rispetto ai 5,6 milioni di dollari, o 0,74 dollari per azione, nello stesso periodo del 2023.

Risultati del Q2 2024: Il reddito netto è aumentato del 13,4% rispetto al trimestre precedente. I totali attivi sono aumentati del 15,4% su base annualizzata, raggiungendo 1,75 miliardi di dollari, e i depositi sono aumentati del 18,2% su base annualizzata a 1,41 miliardi di dollari. Liquidità e disponibilità liquide sono schizzate del 267,0% a 136,5 milioni di dollari, mentre i prestiti totali sono aumentati di 36,3 milioni di dollari con un rendimento dell'8,5%. Il valore contabile tangibile per azione è aumentato del 12,1% su base annua a 13,40 dollari. Il reddito da interessi su prestiti e investimenti è aumentato del 5,6% rispetto al trimestre precedente, mentre il margine di interesse netto è rimasto stabile al 2,64%.

L'azienda ha riacquistato 35.000 azioni ed ha attuato un programma di riacquisto azionario fino al 5% delle azioni in circolazione. Il reddito non da interessi è diminuito del 3,2% su base annua. Le spese non da interessi sono aumentate del 4,8% su base annua a causa di costi più elevati per la compensazione e i benefici per i dipendenti.

South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCQX: SABK) reportó un ingreso neto consolidado de 2.3 millones de dólares o 0.30 dólares por acción diluida para el segundo trimestre de 2024, en comparación con los 2.0 millones de dólares o 0.26 dólares por acción en el primer trimestre de 2024. Para los seis meses finalizados el 30 de junio de 2024, el ingreso neto fue de 4.3 millones de dólares o 0.56 dólares por acción, en comparación con 5.6 millones de dólares o 0.74 dólares por acción en el mismo período de 2023.

Aspectos destacados del Q2 2024: El ingreso neto aumentó un 13.4% en comparación con el trimestre anterior. Los activos totales crecieron un 15.4% anualizado, alcanzando 1.75 mil millones de dólares, y los depósitos aumentaron un 18.2% anualizado a 1.41 mil millones de dólares. El efectivo y equivalentes de efectivo se dispararon un 267.0% a 136.5 millones de dólares, mientras que los préstamos totales aumentaron en 36.3 millones de dólares con un rendimiento del 8.5%. El valor contable tangible por acción aumentó un 12.1% interanual a 13.40 dólares. Los ingresos por intereses de préstamos e inversiones crecieron un 5.6% en comparación con el trimestre anterior, mientras que el margen de interés neto se mantuvo constante en 2.64%.

La compañía recompró 35,000 acciones y ejecutó un programa de recompra de acciones de hasta el 5% de las acciones en circulación. Los ingresos no por intereses disminuyeron un 3.2% interanual. Los gastos no por intereses crecieron un 4.8% interanual debido a costos más altos en compensación y beneficios para empleados.

South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCQX: SABK)는 2024년 2분기에 통합 순이익 230만 달러 또는 희석주당 0.30달러를 보고했으며, 이는 2024년 1분기의 200만 달러 또는 주당 0.26달러에서 증가한 수치입니다. 2024년 6월 30일로 종료된 6개월 동안의 순이익은 430만 달러 또는 주당 0.56달러로, 2023년 같은 기간의 560만 달러 또는 주당 0.74달러와 비교됩니다.

2024년 2분기 하이라이트: 순이익은 전 분기 대비 13.4% 증가했습니다. 총 자산은 연환산 15.4% 증가하여 17.5억 달러에 도달했고, 예금은 연환산 18.2% 증가하여 14.1억 달러에 이르렀습니다. 현금 및 현금성 자산은 267.0% 급증하여 1억 3,650만 달러에 달했으며, 총 대출은 3,630만 달러 증가하고 8.5%의 수익률을 기록했습니다. 주당 유형 자산 가치는 연간 12.1% 증가하여 13.40달러에 도달했습니다. 대출 및 투자에 대한 이자 수익은 전 분기 대비 5.6% 증가했으며, 순이자 마진은 2.64%로 유지되었습니다.

회사는 35,000주를 재매입하고 발행된 주식의 최대 5%에 해당하는 자사주 매입 프로그램을 실행했습니다. 비이자 수익은 전년 대비 3.2% 감소했습니다. 비이자 비용은 보상 및 직원 복리후생 비용 증가로 인해 전년 대비 4.8% 증가했습니다.

South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCQX: SABK) a annoncé un revenu net consolidé de 2,3 millions de dollars ou 0,30 dollars par action diluée pour le deuxième trimestre de 2024, en hausse par rapport à 2,0 millions de dollars ou 0,26 dollars par action pour le premier trimestre de 2024. Pour les six mois se terminant le 30 juin 2024, le revenu net était de 4,3 millions de dollars ou 0,56 dollars par action, comparé à 5,6 millions de dollars ou 0,74 dollars par action pour la même période en 2023.

Points saillants du Q2 2024 : Le revenu net a augmenté de 13,4 % par rapport au trimestre précédent. Les actifs totaux ont augmenté de 15,4 % en annualisé, atteignant 1,75 milliard de dollars, et les dépôts ont augmenté de 18,2 % en annualisé pour atteindre 1,41 milliard de dollars. Les liquidités et équivalents de liquidités ont bondi de 267,0 % à 136,5 millions de dollars, tandis que les prêts totaux ont augmenté de 36,3 millions de dollars avec un rendement de 8,5 %. La valeur comptable tangible par action a augmenté de 12,1 % en glissement annuel, atteignant 13,40 dollars. Les revenus d'intérêts sur les prêts et investissements ont augmenté de 5,6 % par rapport au trimestre précédent, tandis que la marge d'intérêt nette est restée stable à 2,64 %.

L'entreprise a racheté 35 000 actions et a mis en œuvre un programme de rachat d'actions jusqu'à 5 % des actions en circulation. Les revenus non liés aux intérêts ont diminué de 3,2 % par rapport à l'année précédente. Les frais non liés aux intérêts ont augmenté de 4,8 % par rapport à l'année précédente en raison de coûts plus élevés pour la rémunération et les avantages des employés.

South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCQX: SABK) berichtete für das 2. Quartal 2024 über einen konsolidierten Nettogewinn von 2,3 Millionen Dollar oder 0,30 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie, was einem Anstieg gegenüber 2,0 Millionen Dollar oder 0,26 Dollar pro Aktie im 1. Quartal 2024 entspricht. Für die sechs Monate bis zum 30. Juni 2024 betrug der Nettogewinn 4,3 Millionen Dollar oder 0,56 Dollar pro Aktie, verglichen mit 5,6 Millionen Dollar oder 0,74 Dollar pro Aktie im gleichen Zeitraum 2023.

Höhepunkte des Q2 2024: Der Nettogewinn stieg im Quartalsvergleich um 13,4 %. Die Gesamtaktiva stiegen annualisiert um 15,4 % auf 1,75 Milliarden Dollar, und die Einlagen wuchsen annualisiert um 18,2 % auf 1,41 Milliarden Dollar. Bargeld und Zahlungsmitteläquivalente sprangen um 267,0 % auf 136,5 Millionen Dollar, während die gesamten Kredite um 36,3 Millionen Dollar mit einer Rendite von 8,5 % zulegten. Der betriebsnotwendige Buchwert pro Aktie stieg im Jahresvergleich um 12,1 % auf 13,40 Dollar. Die Zinseinnahmen aus Krediten und Investitionen nahmen im Quartalsvergleich um 5,6 % zu, während die Nettozinsspanne bei 2,64 % stabil blieb.

Das Unternehmen hat 35.000 Aktien zurückgekauft und ein Programm zum Rückkauf von bis zu 5 % der ausstehenden Aktien durchgeführt. Die nichtzinslichen Erträge sanken im Jahresvergleich um 3,2 %. Die nichtzinslichen Aufwendungen stiegen im Jahresvergleich um 4,8 % aufgrund höherer Kompensations- und Mitarbeiterleistungen.

Positive
  • Net income increased by 13.4% QoQ to $2.3 million.
  • Total assets grew 15.4% annualized to $1.75 billion.
  • Deposits increased 18.2% annualized to $1.41 billion.
  • Cash and cash equivalents surged 267.0% to $136.5 million.
  • Total loans rose by $36.3 million with an 8.5% yield.
  • Tangible book value per share increased by 12.1% YoY to $13.40.
  • Interest income on loans and investments up by 5.6% QoQ.
  • Share repurchase program authorized for up to 5% of outstanding shares.
  • Efficiency ratio improved to 71.14% from 75.22%.
Negative
  • Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, decreased to $4.3 million from $5.6 million in the same period in 2023.
  • Noninterest income decreased by 3.2% YoY.
  • Noninterest expense increased by 4.8% YoY due to higher compensation and employee benefits.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. ("South Atlantic" or the "Company") (OTCQX: SABK), parent of South Atlantic Bank (the "Bank"), reported consolidated net income of $2.3 million, or $0.30 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $2.0 million, or $0.26 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2024. The Company reported $4.3 million, or $0.56 per diluted common share, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $5.6 million, or $0.74 per diluted common share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights:

  • Net income totaled $2.3 million for the second quarter of 2024, which represents an increase of 13.4 percent quarter-over-quarter
  • Total assets increased $124.5 million to $1.75 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of 15.4 percent annualized from December 31, 2023
  • Total deposits grew $117.9 million to $1.41 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of 18.2 percent annualized from December 31, 2023
  • Cash and cash equivalents increased $99.3 million during the first two quarters of 2024 to $136.5 million, which represents an increase of 267.0 percent
  • Total loans increased $36.3 million during the first half of 2024 with a weighted average yield on new production of 8.5 percent
  • Tangible book value per share at June 30, 2024 increased by $1.45, or 12.1 percent, to $13.40 per share when compared to June 30, 2023
  • Interest income on loans and investments increased $1.1 million during the second quarter of 2024, or 5.6 percent when compared to the first quarter of 2024
  • Net interest margin, calculated on a tax equivalent basis ("net interest margin") (non-GAAP) was flat for the second quarter of 2024 at 2.64 percent, compared to a 0.18 percent decline during the first quarter of 2024
  • Upon approval by the Board of Directors, the Company executed a share repurchase of 35,000 during the second quarter of 2024

"We are pleased to report solid financial results for the second quarter of 2024 and continued positive momentum across our franchise," remarked K. Wayne Wicker Chairman and CEO of the Company. "Net income increased notably over the first quarter of 2024, with a 13.4 percent increase. Deposit and loan growth remains strong across all our markets, with year-to-date deposit growth of $117.9 million, and annualized year-to-date loan growth of 6.1 percent. Our net interest margin was stable during the quarter of 2024, along with reduced upward pressure on funding costs. Given our strong liquidity and capital positions, during the second quarter, our board of directors authorized a stock repurchase program for up to 5.0 percent of our outstanding common stock, and the Company completed aggregate repurchases of 35,000 shares during the quarter. Our credit quality remains strong, and we are optimistic about the second half of 2024."

 Selected Financial Highlights 

 For the Periods/Three Months Ended 






June 30,

March 31,



Balance Sheet (000's)

2024

2024

Change ($)

Change (%)1

Total Assets

$       1,746,759

$      1,669,955

$         76,804

18.4 %

Cash and Cash Equivalents

136,537

78,534

58,003

295.4 %

Total Loans, Net of Unearned Income

1,220,489

1,205,453

15,036

5.0 %

Total Deposits

1,411,958

1,339,290

72,668

21.7 %

Total Equity

107,046

104,872

2,174

8.3 %







June 30,

March 31,



Income Statement and Per Share Data

2024

2024

Change ($)

Change (%)

Net Income (000's)

$               2,276

$              2,007

$               269

13.4 %

Earnings Per Share

0.30

0.26

0.04

15.4 %







June 30,

March 31,



Selected Financial Ratios

2024

2024



Return on Average Assets

0.51 %

0.49 %



NPAs to Average Assets

0.00 %

0.00 %



Efficiency Ratio

71.14 %

75.22 %



Net Interest Margin 

2.64 %

2.64 %







1 Results annualized. 





Earnings Summary

Net interest income increased $160 thousand, or 1.5 percent, to $10.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, when compared to $10.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The Company experienced an increase in interest income of $4.5 million, or 27.0 percent, during the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2023, partially offset by a $4.4 million increase in interest expense during the second quarter of 2024 primarily due to the prolonged environment of elevated market interest rates for deposits across the Bank's market areas and increased competition from bank and non-bank alternatives, as well as higher balances in interest bearing deposit accounts during the period. The increase in interest income during the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period was primarily driven by a $3.5 million increase in interest income on the Company's loan portfolio due to increased yields and volume, as well as an increase of $1.0 million of interest income from the Company's investment securities portfolio and interest earnings on cash balances held with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the "FRB") and correspondent banks.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net interest income decreased $880 thousand, or 4.1 percent, to $20.6 million when compared to $21.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This decrease was driven primarily by the increase in interest expense of $10.2 million, or 95.2 percent, from $10.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to $20.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and was partially offset by the increase in interest income on loans of $7.7 million, or 28.4 percent, and increase in interest income on investments and cash and cash equivalents of $1.6 million, or 31.7 percent, during the first two quarters of 2024.

Noninterest income decreased $47.0 thousand, or 3.2 percent, for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same three-month period in 2023, primarily driven by a decrease in service charge income of $223.0 thousand from a one-time collection of an early certificate of deposit redemption. The decline in service charge income was partially offset by an increase in secondary mortgage income of $131.0 thousand, or 58.2 percent when compared to the same period in 2023. When compared to the first quarter of 2024, secondary mortgage income increased $172.0 thousand or 93.5 percent. Noninterest expense increased $405 thousand, or 4.8 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2024, when compared to same period during 2023. The increase was driven primarily by an increase of $129.0 thousand in compensation and employee benefits, led by increases in retirement and group insurance expense, as well as increases in other operating expenses, primarily driven by software maintenance, data processing, regulatory assessments, and compliance costs.  

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, noninterest income increased $7.0 thousand, or 0.3 percent when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, with a decrease in service charge income of $213.0 thousand, primarily driven by a one-time collection of an early certificate of deposit redemption during the second quarter of 2023, offset by increases in secondary mortgage income of $119.0 thousand, or 28.3 percent, and an increase of $92.0 thousand, or 16.3 percent, in other noninterest income. Noninterest expense increased $666.0 thousand, or 4.0 percent, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily driven by increases of $197.0 thousand, or 10.7 percent in occupancy expenses related to branch footprint expansion and increased property insurance costs, as well as increases in salaries and employee benefits of $190.0 thousand, or 1.9 percent, primarily driven by increased expense related to retirement and group medical insurance. 

Financial Performance
Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Data



 Three Months Ended 


June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30, 


2024

2024

2023

2023

2023

Interest Income






     Loans

$           17,637

$           17,194

$           16,324

$           15,186

$           14,122

     Investments

3,656

2,971

3,092

2,964

2,648

Total Interest Income

$           21,293

$           20,165

$           19,416

$           18,150

$           16,770

Interest Expense

10,803

10,048

8,781

7,776

6,440

Net Interest Income

$           10,490

$           10,117

$           10,635

$           10,374

$           10,330

Provision for Loan Losses

150

175

400

-

180

Noninterest Income

1,434

1,180

1,165

1,166

1,481

Noninterest Expense

8,847

8,583

8,394

8,772

8,442

Income Before Taxes

$             2,927

$             2,539

$             3,006

$             2,768

$             3,189

Provision for Income Taxes

651

532

813

579

676

Net Income

$             2,276

$             2,007

$             2,193

$             2,189

$             2,513







Basic Earnings Per Share

$               0.30

$               0.26

$               0.29

$               0.29

$               0.33

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$               0.30

$               0.26

$               0.29

$               0.29

$               0.33







Weighed Average Shares Outstanding





     Basic

7,604,515

7,606,024

7,605,854

7,546,086

7,545,922

     Diluted

7,657,325

7,669,225

7,644,120

7,589,725

7,606,002







Total Shares Outstanding

7,571,823

7,606,823

7,605,854

7,605,854

7,596,779

 


 Six Months Ended 


June 30,

June 30,


2024

2023

Interest Income



     Loans

$         34,831

$           27,137

     Investments

6,627

5,031

Total Interest Income

$         41,458

$           32,168

Interest Expense

20,851

10,681

Net Interest Income

$         20,607

$           21,487

Provision for Loan Losses

325

355

Noninterest Income

2,614

2,607

Noninterest Expense

17,430

16,764

Income Before Taxes

$           5,466

$             6,975

Provision for Income Taxes

1,183

1,338

Net Income

$           4,283

$             5,637




Basic Earnings Per Share

$              0.57

$               0.74

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$              0.56

$               0.74




Weighed Average Shares Outstanding


     Basic

7,605,270

7,568,717

     Diluted

7,663,209

7,668,383




Total Shares Outstanding

7,571,823

7,596,779

 

Noninterest Income/Expense

Dollars in Thousands



 Three Months Ended 


June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,


2024

2024

2023

2023

2023

Noninterest Income






  Service charges and fees

$             166

$             138

$                138

$                142

$                389

  Secondary mortgage income

356

184

190

137

225

  Merchant and interchange income

596

516

541

585

582

  Other income

316

342

296

302

285

Total noninterest income

$          1,434

$          1,180

$             1,165

$             1,166

$             1,481







Noninterest expense






  Salaries and employee benefits

$          5,247

$          5,097

$             4,193

$             5,272

$             5,118

  Occupancy

1,000

1,036

1,048

973

944

  Data processing 

630

772

829

674

604

  Other expense

1,970

1,678

2,324

1,853

1,776

Total noninterest expense

$          8,847

$          8,583

$             8,394

$             8,772

$             8,442

 


 Six Months Ended 


June 30,

June 30,


2024

2023

Noninterest Income



     Service charges and fees

$                   304

$                   517

     Securities gains, net

-

3

     Secondary mortgage income

540

421

     Merchant and interchange

1,112

1,100

     Other income

658

566

Total noninterest income

$               2,614

$               2,607




Noninterest expense



     Salaries and employee benefits

$             10,344

$             10,154

     Occupancy

2,036

1,839

     Data processing

1,402

1,264

     Other expense

3,648

3,507

Total noninterest expense

$             17,430

$             16,764

Balance Sheet Activity

Total assets increased $124.5 million to $1.75 billion as of June 30, 2024, compared to $1.62 billion as of December 31, 2023, an increase of 15.4 percent, annualized. The increase in total assets during the six months ended June 30, 2024 was driven primarily by an increase in cash and cash equivalents of $99.3 million, or 267.0 percent, and an increase of $36.3 million, or 3.1 percent in net loans, partially offset by a reduction in investment securities of $8.8 million due to the maturity of investments held. 

Total deposits increased $117.9 million, or 9.1 percent, during the six months ended June 30, 2024. The overall increase in deposits during the period is attributable to organic growth of core deposit accounts, with no additions to brokered deposits during the first half of 2024.

Shareholders' equity totaled $107.0 million as of June 30, 2024, an increase of $4.1 million, or 4.0 percent, from December 31, 2023, primarily driven by $4.3 million in earnings during the six months ended June 30, 2024 partially offset by the declaration and payment of an ordinary cash dividend of $757.4 thousand on the Company's common stock during the first quarter of 2024.

The Company reported 7,571,823 total shares of common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2024. The decrease of 34,031 shares of common stock outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is due to a share repurchase completed by the Company during the second quarter of 2024, partially offset by the exercise during the period of stock options granted. Tangible book value increased $0.61 per share, or 4.7 percent, to $13.40 per share as of June 30, 2024, when compared to $12.79 per share as of December 31, 2023, and has increased $1.45 per share, or 12.1 percent, when compared to $11.95 per share as of June 30, 2023.

Balance Sheets
Dollars in Thousands



 For the Periods Ended 


June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,


2024

2024

2023

2023

2023

Cash and Cash Equivalents

$         136,537

$           78,534

$           37,200

$           24,273

$           38,011

Investment Securities

304,930

297,287

313,681

306,334

313,202

Loans Held for Sale

3,605

1,185

949

1,345

426

Loans






     Loans

1,220,489

1,205,453

1,184,187

1,136,231

1,095,316

     Less Allowance for Loan Losses

(11,184)

(11,038)

(10,863)

(10,463)

(10,462)

Loans, Net

$      1,209,305

$      1,194,415

$      1,173,324

$      1,125,768

$      1,084,854

OREO






Property, net of accumulated depreciation

$           23,388

$           22,360

$           22,290

$           22,041

$           22,494

BOLI

34,863

34,603

34,345

30,132

29,924

Goodwill

5,349

5,349

5,349

5,349

5,349

Core Deposit Intangible

232

264

298

375

455

Other Assets

28,550

35,958

34,814

35,655

30,698

Total Assets

$      1,746,759

$      1,669,955

$      1,622,250

$      1,551,272

$      1,525,413







Deposits






     Noninterest bearing

$         321,763

$         293,998

$         331,933

$         344,011

$         355,549

     Interest bearing

1,090,195

1,045,292

962,164

959,310

922,494

Total Deposits

$      1,411,958

$      1,339,290

$      1,294,097

$      1,303,321

$      1,278,043

Subordinated Debt

29,703

29,673

29,642

29,611

29,580

Other Borrowings

175,000

175,000

175,000

104,000

104,900

Other Liabilities

23,052

21,120

20,557

19,414

16,304

Total Liabilities

$      1,639,713

$      1,565,083

$      1,519,296

$      1,456,346

$      1,428,827







Stock with Related Surplus

$           78,640

$           79,027

$           78,978

$           78,601

$           78,483

Retained Earnings

52,237

49,961

48,711

46,517

44,329

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

(23,831)

(24,116)

(24,735)

(30,192)

(26,226)

Shareholders' Equity

$         107,046

$         104,872

$         102,954

$           94,926

$           96,586







Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$      1,746,759

$      1,669,955

$      1,622,250

$      1,551,272

$      1,525,413

Net Interest Margin

Net interest margin remained flat at 2.64 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2024 when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The yield on interest earning assets increased by 14 basis points during the second quarter of 2024 to 5.36 percent from 5.22 percent for the first quarter of 2024, offset by an increase in cost of funds of 14 basis points during the second quarter of 2024 to 2.81 percent from 2.67 percent for the first quarter of 2024. 

Net Interest Margin Analysis

Dollars in Millions



Three Months Ended 


June 30, 2024


March 31, 2024


December 31, 2023


September 30, 2023


June 30, 2023


Average


Yield/


Average


Yield/


Average


Yield/


Average


Yield/


Average


Yield/


Balance


Rate


Balance


Rate


Balance


Rate


Balance


Rate


Balance


Rate

Interest earning assets




















Loans

$         1,211


5.84 %


$       1,192


5.76 %


$       1,159


5.54 %


$     1,110


5.33 %


$     1,081


5.14 %

Loan fees



0.01 %




0.03 %




0.04 %




0.09 %




0.09 %

  Loans with fees

$         1,211


5.86 %


$       1,192


5.79 %


$       1,159


5.58 %


$     1,110


5.42 %


$     1,081


5.23 %





















Total interest earning assets

$         1,598


5.36 %


$       1,560


5.22 %


$       1,517


5.11 %


$     1,478


4.91 %


$     1,437


4.71 %





















Interest-bearing liabilities




















Total interest bearing deposits

$         1,056


3.23 %


$       1,005


3.10 %


$           961


2.77 %


$        938


2.57 %


$        920


2.15 %





















Total interest bearing liabilities

$         1,261


3.45 %


$       1,209


3.33 %


$       1,121


3.10 %


$     1,069


2.88 %


$     1,046


2.46 %





















Cost of funds



2.81 %




2.67 %




2.38 %




2.16 %




1.86 %





















Net interest margin



2.64 %




2.64 %




2.82 %




2.83 %




2.92 %

Credit Quality

We continue to see excellent credit quality in our markets through June 30, 2024, with one loan classified as non-accrual, and no loans past due greater than 30 days as of June 30, 2024.

The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $150 thousand during the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a provision of $175 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and a provision of $180 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

The Company continues to closely monitor credit quality in light of the continued economic uncertainty due to the prolonged elevated interest rate environment and persistent inflationary pressures in the United States and our market areas.  Accordingly, additional provisions for credit losses may be necessary in future periods.

Credit Quality Analysis



For the Periods Ended


June 30,
2024


March 31,
2024


December 31,
2023


September 30,
2023


June 30,
2023

LLR to Total Loans 

0.92 %


0.92 %


0.92 %


0.92 %


0.96 %

NPAs to Avg Assets

0.00 %


0.00 %


0.00 %


0.01 %


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 %


0.03 %


0.00 %


0.00 %











Total NPAs (thousands)

$            25


$                25


$                    -


$                 156


$            -

 

Performance Ratios



Three Months Ended


June 30,
2024


March 31,
2024


December 31,
2023


September 30,
2023


June 30,
2023

ROAA

0.51 %


0.49 %


0.55 %


0.56 %


0.67 %

ROAE

8.23 %


7.98 %


9.98 %


9.65 %


11.03 %

Efficiency

71.14 %


75.22 %


70.46 %


75.32 %


70.84 %

NIM

2.64 %


2.64 %


2.82 %


2.83 %


2.92 %











Book Value

$       14.14


$           13.79


$           13.54


$            12.48


$        12.71

Tangible Book Value                      

$       13.40


$           13.05


$           12.79


$            11.73


$        11.95

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 12.46 percent and leverage ratio of 8.57 percent as of June 30, 2024.

Regulatory Capital Ratios



For the Periods Ended

Bank Only

June 30,
2024


March 31,
2024


December 31,
2023


September 30,
2023


June 30,
2023

Tier 1

11.58 %


11.62 %


11.37 %


11.84 %


12.00 %

Leverage

8.57 %


8.76 %


8.84 %


9.11 %


9.23 %

CET-1

11.58 %


11.62 %


11.37 %


11.84 %


12.00 %

Total

12.46 %


12.51 %


12.24 %


12.73 %


12.91 %














For the Periods Ended

Additional Data

June 30,
2024


March 31,
2024


December 31,
2023


September 30,
2023


June 30,
2023

Branches

12


12


12


12


12

Employees (Full Time Equivalent)

161


161


163


165


170

Liquidity and Interest Rate Risk Management 

The Company regularly pledges loans and securities to the FRB and the Federal Home Loan Bank ( the "FHLB"), resulting in total net borrowing capacity with the FRB, the FHLB, and correspondent lines of credit of approximately $175.0 million. Additionally, the Company pledges portions of its investment securities portfolio to secure public funds deposits. 

As part of the Company's ongoing interest rate risk management, the Company has entered into a series of pay-fixed rate, receive-floating cash flow swap transactions ("Pay-Fixed Swap Agreements"). The Pay-Fixed Swap Agreements are designed as an interest rate hedge for matched-term FHLB advances and to hedge the risk of changes in fair value of certain fixed rate loans in the Company's loan portfolio, which converts the hedged loans from a fixed rate to a synthetic floating Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). The Pay-Fixed Swap Agreements have a total notional value of $175.0 million, have stratified maturities, and have a weighted average life of less than two years.

About South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc.

South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: SABK) is a registered bank holding company based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with approximately $1.7 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2024. The Company's banking subsidiary, South Atlantic Bank, is a full-service financial institution spanning the entire coastal area of South Carolina, and is locally owned, controlled and operated. The Bank operates twelve locations in Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest, North Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Georgetown, Mount Pleasant, Charleston, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island and Beaufort, South Carolina. The Bank specializes in providing personalized community banking services to individuals, small businesses and corporations. Services include a full range of consumer and commercial banking products, including mortgage, and treasury management, including South Atlantic Bank goMobile, the Bank's mobile banking app. The Bank also offers internet banking, no-fee ATM access, checking, certificates of deposit and money market accounts, merchant services, mortgage loans, remote deposit capture, and more.  For more information, visit www.SouthAtlantic.bank.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains, among other things, certain statements about future events that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements with references to a future period or statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words "may," "could," "should," "would," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "outlook" or similar terms or expressions.  These statements are based upon the current beliefs and good faith expectations of the Company's management team and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond the Company's control). These risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual results, performance, and achievements of the Company to be materially different from the anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the impact on us or our customers of a decline in general economic conditions, and any regulatory responses thereto; potential recession in the United States and our market areas; the impacts related to or resulting from bank failures and any continuation of uncertainty in the banking industry, including the associated impact to the Company and other financial institutions of any regulatory changes or other mitigation efforts taken by government agencies in response thereto; increased competition for deposits and related changes in deposit customer behavior; the impact of changes in market interest rates, whether due to continued elevated interest rates or potential reductions in interest rates and a resulting decline in net interest income; the persistence of the current inflationary pressures, or the resurgence of elevated levels of inflation, in our market areas and the United States; the uncertain impacts of ongoing quantitative tightening and current and future monetary policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; increases in unemployment rates in the United States and our market areas; declines in commercial real estate values and prices; uncertainty regarding United States fiscal debt and budget matters; cyber incidents or other failures, disruptions or breaches of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of our third-party vendors or other service providers, including as a result of cyber attacks; severe weather, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, geopolitical instability or other external events; regulatory considerations; competition and market expansion opportunities; changes in non-interest expenditures or in the anticipated benefits of such expenditures; the receipt of required regulatory approvals; changes in tax laws; the risks related to the development, implementation, use and management of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learnings; potential increased regulatory requirements and costs related to the transition and physical impacts of climate change; and current or future litigation, regulatory examinations or other legal and/or regulatory actions. These forward-looking statements are based on current information and/or management's good faith belief as to future events. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove to be inaccurate. Therefore, the Company can give no assurance that the results contemplated in the forward-looking statements will be realized. Due to these and other possible uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be construed as a representation by the Company or any person that the future events, plans, or expectations contemplated by the Company will be achieved. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements, express or implied, included in the press release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Information contained herein, other than information as of December 31, 2023, is unaudited. All financial data should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements of the Company and the Bank as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, as contained in the Company's 2023 Annual Report located on the Company's website.

Available Information

The Company maintains an Internet web site at www.southatlantic.bank/about-us/investor-relations. The Company makes available, free of charge, on its web site the Company's annual meeting materials, annual reports, quarterly earnings reports, and other press releases. In addition, the OTC Markets Group maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding the Company (at www.otcmarkets.com/stock/SABK/overview).

The Company routinely posts important information for investors on its web site (under www.southatlantic.bank and, more specifically, under the Investor Relations tab at www.southatlantic.bank/about-us/investor-relations). The Company intends to use its web site as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under the OTC Markets Group OTCQX Rules for U.S. Banks. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Company's web site, in addition to following the Company's press releases, OTC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts.

The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the Company's web site is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release.

Contacts:

K. Wayne Wicker, Chairman & CEO, 843-839-4410


Matthew Hobert, EVP & CFO 843-839-4945

Member FDIC

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FAQ

What were South Atlantic Bancshares' earnings for Q2 2024?

South Atlantic Bancshares reported earnings of $2.3 million or $0.30 per diluted share for Q2 2024.

How did South Atlantic Bancshares' net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compare to the same period in 2023?

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $4.3 million or $0.56 per share, down from $5.6 million or $0.74 per share in the same period in 2023.

What was the total asset growth for South Atlantic Bancshares as of June 30, 2024?

Total assets increased by 15.4% annualized to $1.75 billion as of June 30, 2024.

By how much did South Atlantic Bancshares' deposits grow during the first half of 2024?

Deposits grew by $117.9 million or 18.2% annualized to $1.41 billion during the first half of 2024.

What is the tangible book value per share for South Atlantic Bancshares as of June 30, 2024?

The tangible book value per share was $13.40 as of June 30, 2024, a 12.1% increase YoY.

Did South Atlantic Bancshares initiate any share repurchase programs in Q2 2024?

Yes, South Atlantic Bancshares authorized a share repurchase program for up to 5% of its outstanding shares and repurchased 35,000 shares during Q2 2024.

How did the net interest margin for South Atlantic Bancshares perform in Q2 2024?

The net interest margin remained flat at 2.64% in Q2 2024.

What was the increase in cash and cash equivalents for South Atlantic Bancshares during the first half of 2024?

Cash and cash equivalents increased by 267.0% to $136.5 million during the first half of 2024.

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