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Sterling Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

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Sterling Bancorp (NASDAQ: SBT) reported fourth quarter 2024 net income of $1.2 million ($0.02 per diluted share) and full-year net income of $2.1 million ($0.04 per diluted share), down from $7.4 million in 2023. The company maintained total assets of $2.4 billion and total deposits of $2.1 billion.

Key financial metrics include a fourth quarter net interest margin of 2.24%, nonperforming loans at $14.6 million (1.26% of total loans), and shareholders' equity of $334.0 million. The company reported a significant recovery of credit losses of $4.2 million in Q4 and $8.5 million for the full year.

Notably, Sterling has entered into a definitive agreement with EverBank Financial Corp to sell the Bank for $261.0 million, with the transaction expected to close in Q1 2025. Following the sale, Sterling plans to dissolve under Michigan law, as approved by shareholders on December 18, 2024.

Sterling Bancorp (NASDAQ: SBT) ha registrato un reddito netto di 1,2 milioni di dollari nel quarto trimestre del 2024 (0,02 dollari per azione diluita) e un reddito netto annuale di 2,1 milioni di dollari (0,04 dollari per azione diluita), in calo rispetto ai 7,4 milioni di dollari del 2023. L'azienda ha mantenuto attivi totali per 2,4 miliardi di dollari e depositi totali per 2,1 miliardi di dollari.

Tra i principali indicatori finanziari si evidenziano un margine di interesse netto del quarto trimestre del 2,24%, prestiti non performanti per 14,6 milioni di dollari (1,26% del totale dei prestiti) e un patrimonio netto di 334,0 milioni di dollari. L'azienda ha riportato un recupero significativo delle perdite creditizie pari a 4,2 milioni di dollari nel Q4 e 8,5 milioni di dollari per l'intero anno.

È interessante notare che Sterling ha stipulato un accordo definitivo con EverBank Financial Corp per vendere la Banca per 261,0 milioni di dollari, con la transazione che dovrebbe chiudersi nel Q1 2025. Dopo la vendita, Sterling prevede di sciogliersi secondo la legge del Michigan, come approvato dagli azionisti il 18 dicembre 2024.

Sterling Bancorp (NASDAQ: SBT) reportó un ingreso neto de 1,2 millones de dólares en el cuarto trimestre de 2024 (0,02 dólares por acción diluida) y un ingreso neto anual de 2,1 millones de dólares (0,04 dólares por acción diluida), una disminución respecto a los 7,4 millones de dólares en 2023. La compañía mantuvo activos totales de 2,4 mil millones de dólares y depósitos totales de 2,1 mil millones de dólares.

Los principales indicadores financieros incluyen un margen de interés neto del cuarto trimestre del 2,24%, préstamos en default por 14,6 millones de dólares (1,26% del total de préstamos) y un patrimonio neto de 334,0 millones de dólares. La empresa reportó una recuperación significativa de las pérdidas crediticias de 4,2 millones de dólares en el cuarto trimestre y 8,5 millones de dólares para el año completo.

Notablemente, Sterling ha llegado a un acuerdo definitivo con EverBank Financial Corp para vender el Banco por 261,0 millones de dólares, con la transacción prevista para cerrarse en el primer trimestre de 2025. Tras la venta, Sterling planea disolverse bajo la ley de Michigan, tal como fue aprobado por los accionistas el 18 de diciembre de 2024.

스터링 은행 (NASDAQ: SBT)는 2024년 4분기 순이익 120만 달러(주당 희석 주가 0.02달러)와 연간 순이익 210만 달러(주당 희석 주가 0.04달러)를 보고했으며, 이는 2023년의 740만 달러에서 감소한 수치입니다. 이 회사는 총 자산 24억 달러와 총 예금 21억 달러를 유지했습니다.

주요 재무 지표로는 4분기 순이자 마진 2.24%, 1460만 달러(총 대출의 1.26%)에 해당하는 부실 대출 및 3억 3400만 달러의 주주 자본이 포함됩니다. 이 회사는 4분기 동안 420만 달러, 연간 850만 달러의 신용 손실 회복을 보고했습니다.

특히, 스터링은 EverBank Financial Corp와 2억 6100만 달러에 은행을 판매하는 최종 협정을 체결하였으며, 거래는 2025년 1분기에 종료될 것으로 예상됩니다. 판매 후, 스터링은 2024년 12월 18일 주주에 의해 승인된 대로 미시간 법에 따라 해산할 계획입니다.

Sterling Bancorp (NASDAQ: SBT) a annoncé un résultat net de 1,2 million de dollars pour le quatrième trimestre de 2024 (0,02 dollar par action diluée) et un résultat net annuel de 2,1 millions de dollars (0,04 dollar par action diluée), en baisse par rapport à 7,4 millions de dollars en 2023. L'entreprise a maintenu un total d'actifs de 2,4 milliards de dollars et des dépôts totaux de 2,1 milliards de dollars.

Les indicateurs financiers clés comprennent un taux de marge d'intérêt net de 2,24 % pour le quatrième trimestre, des prêts non performants s'élevant à 14,6 millions de dollars (1,26 % du total des prêts) et des capitaux propres de 334,0 millions de dollars. La société a signalé une récupération significative des pertes de crédit de 4,2 millions de dollars au quatrième trimestre et de 8,5 millions de dollars pour l'année entière.

À noter que Sterling a conclu un accord définitif avec EverBank Financial Corp pour vendre la Banque pour 261,0 millions de dollars, la transaction devant être finalisée au premier trimestre 2025. Suite à la vente, Sterling prévoit de se dissoudre selon la législation du Michigan, comme approuvé par les actionnaires le 18 décembre 2024.

Sterling Bancorp (NASDAQ: SBT) berichtete für das vierte Quartal 2024 einen Nettogewinn von 1,2 Millionen US-Dollar (0,02 US-Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie) und einen Nettogewinn für das gesamte Geschäftsjahr von 2,1 Millionen US-Dollar (0,04 US-Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie), was einem Rückgang von 7,4 Millionen US-Dollar im Jahr 2023 entspricht. Das Unternehmen hielt Gesamtvermögen von 2,4 Milliarden US-Dollar und Gesamteinlagen von 2,1 Milliarden US-Dollar.

Zu den wichtigsten Finanzkennzahlen gehören eine Nettzinsmarge im vierten Quartal von 2,24 %, notleidende Kredite in Höhe von 14,6 Millionen US-Dollar (1,26 % der Gesamtdarlehen) und ein Eigenkapital von 334,0 Millionen US-Dollar. Das Unternehmen berichtete über eine signifikante Rückgewinnung von Kreditverlusten in Höhe von 4,2 Millionen US-Dollar im Q4 und 8,5 Millionen US-Dollar für das gesamte Jahr.

Bemerkenswert ist, dass Sterling eine endgültige Vereinbarung mit der EverBank Financial Corp getroffen hat, um die Bank für 261,0 Millionen US-Dollar zu verkaufen, wobei der Abschluss der Transaktion im 1. Quartal 2025 erwartet wird. Nach dem Verkauf plant Sterling, gemäß dem rechtlichen Rahmen von Michigan aufzulösen, was den Aktionären am 18. Dezember 2024 genehmigt wurde.

Positive
  • Recovery of credit losses of $8.5 million for full year 2024
  • Strong capital position with 14.08% leverage ratio, well above 9.0% requirement
  • Secured sale agreement with EverBank for $261.0 million
  • No charge-offs recorded in 2024
Negative
  • Net income declined to $2.1 million in 2024 from $7.4 million in 2023
  • Net interest margin decreased to 2.37% in 2024 from 2.68% in 2023
  • Total gross loans declined 14% year-over-year to $1.2 billion
  • Non-interest income decreased by $1.7 million to $1.1 million in 2024

Insights

Sterling Bancorp's FY2024 performance reveals significant operational challenges despite maintaining strong capital levels. The 85% year-over-year decline in net income from $7.4 million to $2.1 million is particularly concerning, especially when considering the favorable impact of an $8.5 million credit loss provision recovery.

The bank's core earnings power shows material deterioration, evidenced by the 13% decline in net interest income and significant margin compression to 2.37% for the full year. This compression stems from the rising cost of deposits outpacing asset yield increases, a common challenge in the current rate environment but one that's hitting Sterling particularly hard.

Asset quality metrics present a mixed picture: while nonperforming loans remain manageable at 0.60% of total assets, the 14% year-over-year decline in the loan portfolio to $1.2 billion signals challenges in generating new business. The substantial increase in cash positions to $878.2 million (52% YoY growth) suggests an overly conservative stance that's likely dragging on profitability.

The pending acquisition by EverBank at $261 million appears timely given these operational challenges. The transaction value reflects the bank's strong capital position (14.08% leverage ratio) and clean balance sheet rather than its earnings potential. The subsequent planned dissolution indicates standalone strategic alternatives.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sterling Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBT) (“Sterling” or the “Company”), the holding company of Sterling Bank and Trust, F.S.B. (the “Bank”), today reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.

Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2024 Highlights

  • Fourth quarter net income of $1.2 million, or $0.02 per diluted share; full year net income of $2.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share
  • Fourth quarter net interest margin of 2.24%; full year net interest margin of 2.37%
  • Fourth quarter provision for (recovery of) credit losses of $(4.2) million; full year provision for (recovery of) credit losses of $(8.5) million
  • Nonperforming loans of $14.6 million, or 1.26% of total loans and 0.60% of total assets
  • Ratio of allowance for credit losses to total loans of 1.80%
  • Fourth quarter non-interest expense of $15.9 million; full year non-interest expense of $61.8 million
  • Shareholders’ equity of $334.0 million
  • Consolidated Company’s and Bank’s leverage ratio of 14.08% and 13.76%, respectively
  • Total deposits of $2.1 billion
  • Total gross loans of $1.2 billion

The Company reported net income of $1.2 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of $(0.1) million, or $(0.00) per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2024, net income was $2.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to net income of $7.4 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2023.

As previously disclosed, on September 15, 2024, Sterling, the Bank and EverBank Financial Corp (“EverBank”) entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement providing for the purchase by EverBank of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of the Bank from Sterling (the “Transaction”) for cash consideration of $261.0 million. Also on September 15, 2024, Sterling’s board of directors unanimously approved a plan of dissolution providing for the dissolution of Sterling under Michigan law following the closing of the Transaction. The Company’s shareholders approved the definitive stock purchase agreement for the Transaction and the plan of dissolution at a Special Meeting of Shareholders held on December 18, 2024. The Transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. The Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals.

Balance Sheet

Total Assets – Total assets were $2.4 billion at December 31, 2024, essentially unchanged as compared to September 30, 2024, and an increase of $20.5 million, or 1%, from December 31, 2023.

Cash and due from banks increased $167.8 million, or 24%, to $878.2 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $710.4 million at September 30, 2024 primarily due to net cash inflows from maturities in the debt securities portfolio and loan repayments. Cash and due from banks increased $300.2 million, or 52% from $578.0 million at December 31, 2023. Debt securities of $338.1 million decreased $98.3 million, or 23%, from $436.4 million at September 30, 2024 and decreased $81.1 million, or 19%, from $419.2 at December 31, 2023. All debt securities are available for sale, have a relatively short duration and are considered part of our liquid assets.

Total gross loans of $1.2 billion at December 31, 2024 decreased $68.0 million, or 6%, from September 30, 2024. Residential real estate loans were $849.4 million at December 31, 2024, a decrease of $55.1 million, or 6%, from September 30, 2024. Commercial real estate loans were $296.5 million at December 31, 2024, a decrease of $10.5 million, or 3%, from September 30, 2024. Total gross loans at December 31, 2024 declined $193.2 million, or 14%, from December 31, 2023 with residential real estate loans decreasing $236.4 million, or 22%, and commercial real estate loans increasing $59.5 million, or 25%.

Total Deposits – Total deposits were $2.1 billion at December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024 and were $2.0 billion at December 31, 2023. During the fourth quarter of 2024, money market, savings and NOW deposits increased $16.0 million, or 2% and time deposits decreased $19.1 million, or 2%. During 2024, time deposits increased $79.8 million, or 9% and money market, savings and NOW deposits decreased $15.8 million, or 1%. We continue to offer competitive interest rates on our deposit products to maintain our existing customer deposit base and maintain our liquidity.

Capital Total shareholders’ equity was $334.0 million at December 31, 2024, a decrease of $0.6 million from September 30, 2024 primarily due to a $2.7 million increase in the unrealized loss on our debt securities portfolio included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, partially offset by the $1.2 million net income in the fourth quarter of 2024. During 2024, total shareholders’ equity increased $6.2 million, or 2%, due primarily to the $2.1 million in net income and a $1.7 million reduction in the unrealized loss on our debt securities portfolio included in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

At December 31, 2024, the consolidated Company’s and Bank’s leverage ratios were 14.08% and 13.76%, respectively. Both the Company and the Bank are required to maintain a Tier 1 leverage ratio of greater than 9.0% to have satisfied the minimum regulatory capital requirements as well as the capital ratio requirements to be considered well capitalized for regulatory purposes.

Asset Quality and Provision for (Recovery of) Credit Losses – A provision for (recovery of) credit losses of $(4.2) million was recorded for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $(2.3) million for the third quarter of 2024. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the recovery of credit losses was primarily due to the reduction in the commercial real estate portfolio’s allowance reflecting a decrease in criticized and classified assets. In addition, the residential mortgage portfolio’s allowance had a reduction primarily due to continued run-off of that portfolio. The allowance for credit losses was $20.8 million, $25.0 million and $29.4 million, or 1.80%, 2.04% and 2.18% of total loans at December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Recoveries of loan losses during the fourth and third quarter of 2024 were $2 thousand and $10 thousand, respectively, with no charge offs in either quarter. Recoveries of loan losses during the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $0.5 million in both years, with no charge offs in 2024 and $6.5 million in 2023 pertaining to the reclassification of $41.1 million of nonaccrual and delinquent residential loans as held for sale and charged off down to their fair value in the first quarter of 2023.

Nonperforming loans, comprised primarily of nonaccrual residential real estate loans, totaled $14.6 million, or 0.60% of total assets, at December 31, 2024 and $13.2 million, or 0.54% of total assets at September 30, 2024.

Results of Operations

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin – Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $13.5 million compared to $13.6 million for the prior quarter of 2024 and $15.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. The net interest margin of 2.24% for the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased from the prior quarter’s net interest margin of 2.30% and decreased from the net interest margin of 2.52% for the fourth quarter of 2023. The decrease in net interest income during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the prior quarter was primarily due to a 23 basis point decrease in the average yield on interest-earning assets which was partially offset by a 17 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits. The decrease in net interest income during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 was primarily due to a 41 basis point increase in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits and a $186.9 million, or 14%, decline in average loans, partially offset by a 7 basis point increase in the average yield on total interest-earning assets during the same period.

Net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $56.5 million, a decrease of $8.5 million, or 13%, from the year ended December 31, 2023. The net interest margin of 2.37% decreased 31 basis points from the prior year’s net interest margin of 2.68%. The decrease in net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2024 is primarily attributable to a 100 basis point increase in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits and a $237.8 million, or 16%, decline in the average balance of loans. This was partially offset by the impact of a 45 basis point increase in the average yield of other interest-earning assets and the redemption of all of the Company’s subordinated notes in 2023 which decreased interest expense by $3.7 million.

Non-Interest Income – Non-interest income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $1.1 million, a decrease of $1.7 million from $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $1.6 million gain on the sale of all loans that were held for sale, comprised primarily of nonperforming and chronically delinquent residential real estate loans, which occurred in the second quarter of 2023.

Non-Interest Expense – Non-interest expense of $15.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 reflected an increase of $0.3 million, or 2%, compared to $15.6 million for the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of $3.1 million, or 24%, compared to $12.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase in non-interest expense from the fourth quarter versus the third quarter of 2024 was primarily due to a $0.7 million increase in other expenses, partially offset by decreases of $0.2 million in salaries and employee benefits and $0.3 million in professional fees. Professional fees for the fourth and third quarter of 2024 included Transaction related expense of $2.1 million and $1.4 million, respectively. The increase to the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to same quarter last year was primarily due to $3.8 million received in the fourth quarter of 2023 from our insurance carriers for previously incurred expenses related to the prior government investigations, offset in part by Transaction related expenses included in professional fees incurred in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Non-interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $61.8 million, inclusive of $3.5 million of expenses incurred in connection with the Transaction, a decrease of $3.9 million, or 6%, compared to $65.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to salaries and employee benefits which were $2.4 million, or 7% lower in 2024 as compared to 2023 due to reductions in staffing levels. Professional fees remained flat in 2024 compared to 2023, although the components of our professional fees changed significantly as compliance related professional fees declined in 2024, we received substantial reimbursements from our insurance carriers in 2023 and we incurred significant Transaction related expenses in 2024.

Income Tax Expense – The Company recorded an income tax expense of $2.1 million, a 49.7% effective rate, for the year ended December 31, 2024 and $3.1 million, or an effective rate of 29.8%, for the year ended December 31, 2023. Income tax expense includes an additional $0.6 million in the third quarter of 2024 to reverse a tax position previously taken on the deductibility of interest earned on U.S. government obligations under applicable state tax law. Our effective tax rate varies from the statutory rate primarily due to the adjustment in the third quarter of 2024 as well as the impact of non-deductible compensation-related expenses.

About Sterling Bancorp, Inc.

Sterling Bancorp, Inc. is a unitary thrift holding company. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Sterling Bank and Trust, F.S.B., has primary branch operations in the San Francisco and Los Angeles, California metropolitan areas and New York City. Sterling also has an operations center and a branch in Southfield, Michigan. Sterling offers a range of loan products as well as retail and business banking services. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at http://www.sterlingbank.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Press Release contains certain statements that are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements” regarding the Company’s plans, expectations, thoughts, beliefs, estimates, goals and outlook for the future. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and our financial performance, including any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “might,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “expect,” “attribute,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “goal,” “target,” “outlook” and “would” or the negative versions of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature, though the absence of these words does not mean a statement is not forward-looking. All statements other than statements of historical facts, including but not limited to statements regarding expectations for the anticipated sale of the Bank and ensuing Plan of Dissolution, the economy and financial markets, credit quality, the regulatory scheme governing our industry, competition in our industry, interest rates, our liquidity, our business and our governance, are forward-looking statements. We have based the forward-looking statements in this Press Release primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects, business strategy and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and they are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements. Our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. The risks, uncertainties and other factors detailed from time to time in our public filings, including those included in the disclosures under the headings “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2024, subsequent periodic reports and future periodic reports, could affect future results and events, causing those results and events to differ materially from those views expressed or implied in the Company’s forward-looking statements. These risks are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Press Release and our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission include additional factors that could adversely impact our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this Press Release. Should one or more of the foregoing risks materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results or outcomes may vary materially from those projected in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update, revise, or correct any forward-looking statements based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information or otherwise.

Sterling Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
 

At and for the Three Months Ended

 

At and for the Year Ended

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

2024

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Net income (loss)

$

1,162

 

$

(143

)

$

5,063

 

$

2,138

 

$

7,413

 

Income (loss) per share, diluted

$

0.02

 

$

(0.00

)

$

0.10

 

$

0.04

 

$

0.15

 

Net interest income

$

13,523

 

$

13,618

 

$

15,105

 

$

56,470

 

$

64,959

 

Net interest margin

 

2.24

%

 

2.30

%

 

2.52

%

 

2.37

%

 

2.68

%

Non-interest income

$

67

 

$

379

 

$

213

 

$

1,057

 

$

2,786

 

Non-interest expense

$

15,888

 

$

15,610

 

$

12,830

 

$

61,813

 

$

65,710

 

Loans, net of allowance for credit losses

$

1,134,925

 

$

1,198,767

 

$

1,319,568

 

$

1,134,925

 

$

1,319,568

 

Total deposits

$

2,070,890

 

$

2,067,193

 

$

2,003,986

 

$

2,070,890

 

$

2,003,986

 

Asset Quality
Nonperforming loans

$

14,584

 

$

13,214

 

$

8,973

 

$

14,584

 

$

8,973

 

Allowance for credit losses to total loans

 

1.80

%

 

2.04

%

 

2.18

%

 

1.80

%

 

2.18

%

Allowance for credit losses to total nonaccrual loans

 

143

%

 

189

%

 

329

%

 

143

%

 

329

%

Nonaccrual loans to total loans

 

1.26

%

 

1.08

%

 

0.66

%

 

1.26

%

 

0.66

%

Nonperforming loans to total loans

 

1.26

%

 

1.08

%

 

0.67

%

 

1.26

%

 

0.67

%

Nonperforming loans to total assets

 

0.60

%

 

0.54

%

 

0.37

%

 

0.60

%

 

0.37

%

Net charge offs (recoveries) to average loans during the period

 

(0.00

)%

 

(0.00

)%

 

(0.00

)%

 

(0.04

)%

 

0.40

%

Provision for (recovery of) credit losses

$

(4,160

)

$

(2,338

)

$

(4,357

)

$

(8,536

)

$

(8,527

)

Net charge offs (recoveries)

$

(2

)

$

(10

)

$

(64

)

$

(452

)

$

5,944

 

Performance Ratios
Return on average assets

 

0.19

%

 

(0.02

)%

 

0.83

%

 

0.09

%

 

0.30

%

Return on average shareholders' equity

 

1.39

%

 

(0.17

)%

 

6.34

%

 

0.65

%

 

2.35

%

Efficiency ratio (1)

 

116.91

%

 

111.52

%

 

83.76

%

 

107.45

%

 

97.00

%

Yield on average interest-earning assets

 

5.56

%

 

5.79

%

 

5.49

%

 

5.68

%

 

5.23

%

Cost of average interest-bearing liabilities

 

3.91

%

 

4.08

%

 

3.47

%

 

3.89

%

 

3.02

%

Net interest spread

 

1.65

%

 

1.71

%

 

2.02

%

 

1.79

%

 

2.21

%

Leverage Capital Ratios(2)
Consolidated

 

14.08

%

 

14.19

%

 

13.95

%

 

14.08

%

 

13.95

%

Bank

 

13.76

%

 

13.70

%

 

13.38

%

 

13.76

%

 

13.38

%

____________________

(1) Efficiency ratio is computed as the ratio of non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.

(2) Leverage capital ratio is Tier 1 (core) capital to average total assets. December 31, 2024 capital ratios are estimated.

Sterling Bancorp, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
 
December 31, September 30, % December 31, %
(dollars in thousands)

2024

 

2024

 

change

 

2023

 

change

Assets
Cash and due from banks

$

878,181

 

$

710,372

 

24

%

$

577,967

 

52

%

Interest-bearing time deposits with other banks

 

 

 

4,983

 

(100

)%

 

5,226

 

(100

)%

Debt securities available for sale

 

338,105

 

 

436,409

 

(23

)%

 

419,213

 

(19

)%

Equity securities

 

4,661

 

 

4,797

 

(3

)%

 

4,703

 

(1

)%

Loans, net of allowance for credit losses of $20,805, $24,970 and $29,404

 

1,134,925

 

 

1,198,767

 

(5

)%

 

1,319,568

 

(14

)%

Accrued interest receivable

 

8,592

 

 

9,650

 

(11

)%

 

8,509

 

1

%

Mortgage servicing rights, net

 

1,279

 

 

1,338

 

(4

)%

 

1,542

 

(17

)%

Leasehold improvements and equipment, net

 

4,480

 

 

4,710

 

(5

)%

 

5,430

 

(17

)%

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

10,640

 

 

10,765

 

(1

)%

 

11,454

 

(7

)%

Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost

 

18,423

 

 

18,423

 

0

%

 

18,923

 

(3

)%

Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost

 

9,238

 

 

9,187

 

1

%

 

9,048

 

2

%

Company-owned life insurance

 

8,926

 

 

8,872

 

1

%

 

8,711

 

2

%

Deferred tax asset, net

 

15,389

 

 

15,023

 

2

%

 

16,959

 

(9

)%

Other assets

 

3,673

 

 

5,258

 

(30

)%

 

8,750

 

(58

)%

Total assets

$

2,436,512

 

$

2,438,554

 

(0

)%

$

2,416,003

 

1

%

 
Liabilities
Noninterest-bearing deposits

$

38,086

 

$

31,276

 

22

%

$

35,245

 

8

%

Interest-bearing deposits

 

2,032,804

 

 

2,035,917

 

(0

)%

 

1,968,741

 

3

%

Total deposits

 

2,070,890

 

 

2,067,193

 

0

%

 

2,003,986

 

3

%

Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings

 

 

 

 

N/M

 

 

50,000

 

(100

)%

Operating lease liabilities

 

11,589

 

 

11,753

 

(1

)%

 

12,537

 

(8

)%

Other liabilities

 

20,070

 

 

24,999

 

(20

)%

 

21,757

 

(8

)%

Total liabilities

 

2,102,549

 

 

2,103,945

 

(0

)%

 

2,088,280

 

1

%

 
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value, authorized shares 500,000,000; shares issued and outstanding 52,305,036, 52,313,933 and 52,070,361

 

84,323

 

 

84,323

 

0

%

 

84,323

 

0

%

Additional paid-in capital

 

19,053

 

 

18,210

 

5

%

 

16,660

 

14

%

Retained earnings

 

244,102

 

 

242,940

 

0

%

 

241,964

 

1

%

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(13,515

)

 

(10,864

)

(24

)%

 

(15,224

)

11

%

Total shareholders’ equity

 

333,963

 

 

334,609

 

(0

)%

 

327,723

 

2

%

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

2,436,512

 

$

2,438,554

 

(0

)%

$

2,416,003

 

1

%

____________________  
N/M - Not Meaningful
Sterling Bancorp, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
 

Three Months Ended

 

Year Ended

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

December 31,
2024

 

September 30,
2024

 

%
change

 

December 31,
2023

 

%
change

 

December 31,
2024

 

December 31,
2023

 

%
change

Interest income
Interest and fees on loans

$

19,960

 

$

20,506

 

(3

)%

$

20,969

 

(5

)%

$

82,055

 

$

86,684

 

(5

)%

Interest and dividends on investment securities and restricted stock

 

3,965

 

 

4,993

 

(21

)%

 

3,800

 

4

%

 

17,734

 

 

12,056

 

47

%

Interest on interest-bearing cash deposits

 

9,710

 

 

8,855

 

10

%

 

8,159

 

19

%

 

35,346

 

 

28,049

 

26

%

Total interest income

 

33,635

 

 

34,354

 

(2

)%

 

32,928

 

2

%

 

135,135

 

 

126,789

 

7

%

Interest expense
Interest on deposits

 

20,112

 

 

20,736

 

(3

)%

 

17,572

 

14

%

 

78,298

 

 

57,109

 

37

%

Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings

 

 

 

 

N/M

 

 

251

 

(100

)%

 

367

 

 

994

 

(63

)%

Interest on Subordinated Notes

 

 

 

 

N/M

 

 

 

N/M

 

 

 

 

3,727

 

(100

)%

Total interest expense

 

20,112

 

 

20,736

 

(3

)%

 

17,823

 

13

%

 

78,665

 

 

61,830

 

27

%

Net interest income

 

13,523

 

 

13,618

 

(1

)%

 

15,105

 

(10

)%

 

56,470

 

 

64,959

 

(13

)%

Provision for (recovery of) credit losses

 

(4,160

)

 

(2,338

)

(78

)%

 

(4,357

)

5

%

 

(8,536

)

 

(8,527

)

(0

)%

Net interest income after provision for (recovery of) credit losses

 

17,683

 

 

15,956

 

11

%

 

19,462

 

(9

)%

 

65,006

 

 

73,486

 

(12

)%

Non-interest income
Service charges and fees

 

66

 

 

69

 

(4

)%

 

75

 

(12

)%

 

314

 

 

344

 

(9

)%

Loss on sale of investment securities

 

 

 

 

N/M

 

 

(111

)

100

%

 

 

 

(113

)

100

%

Gain (loss) on sale of loans held for sale

 

 

 

 

N/M

 

 

(72

)

100

%

 

 

 

1,623

 

(100

)%

Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities

 

(136

)

 

160

 

N/M

 

 

198

 

N/M

 

 

(42

)

 

61

 

N/M

 

Net servicing income

 

56

 

 

61

 

(8

)%

 

40

 

40

%

 

238

 

 

308

 

(23

)%

Income earned on company-owned life insurance

 

81

 

 

84

 

(4

)%

 

83

 

(2

)%

 

332

 

 

327

 

2

%

Other

 

 

 

5

 

(100

)%

 

 

N/M

 

 

215

 

 

236

 

(9

)%

Total non-interest income

 

67

 

 

379

 

(82

)%

 

213

 

(69

)%

 

1,057

 

 

2,786

 

(62

)%

Non-interest expense
Salaries and employee benefits

 

8,387

 

 

8,540

 

(2

)%

 

8,500

 

(1

)%

 

33,583

 

 

35,937

 

(7

)%

Occupancy and equipment

 

2,015

 

 

2,019

 

(0

)%

 

2,096

 

(4

)%

 

8,123

 

 

8,369

 

(3

)%

Professional fees

 

2,731

 

 

3,005

 

(9

)%

 

(908

)

N/M

 

 

10,065

 

 

10,076

 

(0

)%

FDIC insurance

 

264

 

 

260

 

2

%

 

264

 

0

%

 

1,048

 

 

1,058

 

(1

)%

Data processing

 

760

 

 

715

 

6

%

 

704

 

8

%

 

2,950

 

 

2,941

 

0

%

Other

 

1,731

 

 

1,071

 

62

%

 

2,174

 

(20

)%

 

6,044

 

 

7,329

 

(18

)%

Total non-interest expense

 

15,888

 

 

15,610

 

2

%

 

12,830

 

24

%

 

61,813

 

 

65,710

 

(6

)%

Income before income taxes

 

1,862

 

 

725

 

N/M

 

 

6,845

 

(73

)%

 

4,250

 

 

10,562

 

(60

)%

Income tax expense

 

700

 

 

868

 

(19

)%

 

1,782

 

(61

)%

 

2,112

 

 

3,149

 

(33

)%

Net income (loss)

$

1,162

 

$

(143

)

N/M

 

$

5,063

 

(77

)%

$

2,138

 

$

7,413

 

(71

)%

 
Income (loss) per share, basic and diluted

$

0.02

 

$

(0.00

)

$

0.10

 

$

0.04

 

$

0.15

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic

 

51,062,757

 

 

51,059,012

 

 

50,703,220

 

 

50,971,884

 

 

50,630,928

 

Diluted

 

51,409,877

 

 

51,059,012

 

 

51,182,011

 

 

51,340,966

 

 

50,778,559

 

____________________  
N/M - Not Meaningful
 
Sterling Bancorp, Inc.            
Yield Analysis and Net Interest Income (Unaudited)
             
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2024 September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Average     Average Average     Average Average     Average
(dollars in thousands) Balance   Interest   Yield/Rate Balance   Interest   Yield/Rate Balance   Interest   Yield/Rate
Interest-earning assets            
Loans(1)            
Residential real estate and other consumer

$

877,536

 

$

15,400

 

7.02

%

$

936,941

 

$

16,005

 

6.83

%

$

1,111,391

 

$

17,181

 

6.18

%

Commercial real estate

 

304,178

 

 

4,298

 

5.65

%

 

296,632

 

 

4,160

 

5.61

%

 

237,997

 

 

3,065

 

5.15

%

Construction

 

4,846

 

 

123

 

10.15

%

 

5,069

 

 

150

 

11.84

%

 

13,789

 

 

347

 

10.07

%

Commercial and industrial

 

7,358

 

 

139

 

7.56

%

 

7,427

 

 

191

 

10.29

%

 

17,611

 

 

376

 

8.54

%

Total loans

 

1,193,918

 

 

19,960

 

6.69

%

 

1,246,069

 

 

20,506

 

6.58

%

 

1,380,788

 

 

20,969

 

6.07

%

Securities, includes restricted stock(2)

 

424,824

 

 

3,965

 

3.73

%

 

476,506

 

 

4,993

 

4.19

%

 

431,994

 

 

3,800

 

3.52

%

Other interest-earning assets

 

799,605

 

 

9,710

 

4.86

%

 

650,089

 

 

8,855

 

5.45

%

 

585,703

 

 

8,159

 

5.57

%

Total interest-earning assets

 

2,418,347

 

 

33,635

 

5.56

%

 

2,372,664

 

 

34,354

 

5.79

%

 

2,398,485

 

 

32,928

 

5.49

%

Noninterest-earning assets            
Cash and due from banks

 

3,616

   

 

7,038

   

 

3,822

   
Other assets

 

26,872

   

 

29,906

   

 

30,305

   
Total assets

$

2,448,835

   

$

2,409,608

   

$

2,432,612

   
Interest-bearing liabilities            
Money market, savings and NOW

$

1,077,654

 

$

9,296

 

3.42

%

$

1,077,346

 

$

10,265

 

3.78

%

$

1,116,533

 

$

9,745

 

3.46

%

Time deposits

 

965,544

 

 

10,816

 

4.44

%

 

938,514

 

 

10,471

 

4.43

%

 

873,928

 

 

7,827

 

3.55

%

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

2,043,198

 

 

20,112

 

3.91

%

 

2,015,860

 

 

20,736

 

4.08

%

 

1,990,461

 

 

17,572

 

3.50

%

FHLB borrowings

 

-

 

 

-

 

0.00

%

 

-

 

 

-

 

0.00

%

 

50,000

 

 

251

 

1.96

%

Subordinated notes, net

 

-

 

 

-

 

0.00

%

 

-

 

 

-

 

0.00

%

 

-

 

 

-

 

0.00

%

Total borrowings

 

-

 

 

-

 

0.00

%

 

-

 

 

-

 

0.00

%

 

50,000

 

 

251

 

1.96

%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

2,043,198

 

 

20,112

 

3.91

%

 

2,015,860

 

 

20,736

 

4.08

%

 

2,040,461

 

 

17,823

 

3.47

%

Noninterest-bearing liabilities            
Demand deposits

 

38,316

   

 

31,507

   

 

38,310

   
Other liabilities

 

33,764

   

 

33,719

   

 

36,768

   
Shareholders' equity

 

333,557

   

 

328,522

   

 

317,073

   
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

2,448,835

   

$

2,409,608

   

$

2,432,612

   
Net interest income and spread(2)  

$

13,523

 

1.65

%

 

$

13,618

 

1.71

%

 

$

15,105

 

2.02

%

Net interest margin(2)    

2.24

%

   

2.30

%

   

2.52

%

____________________              
(1) Nonaccrual loans are included in the respective average loan balances. Income, if any, on such loans is recognized on a cash basis.
(2) Interest income does not include taxable equivalence adjustments.
             
Year Ended    
December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023    
Average     Average Average     Average    
(dollars in thousands) Balance   Interest   Yield/Rate Balance   Interest   Yield/Rate    
Interest-earning assets            
Loans(1)            
Residential real estate and other consumer

$

970,830

 

$

65,609

 

6.76

%

$

1,231,559

 

$

71,491

 

5.80

%

   
Commercial real estate

 

275,043

 

 

14,923

 

5.43

%

 

228,963

 

 

11,401

 

4.98

%

   
Construction

 

5,536

 

 

645

 

11.65

%

 

29,020

 

 

2,987

 

10.29

%

   
Commercial and industrial

 

10,167

 

 

878

 

8.64

%

 

9,827

 

 

805

 

8.19

%

   
Total loans

 

1,261,576

 

 

82,055

 

6.50

%

 

1,499,369

 

 

86,684

 

5.78

%

   
Securities, includes restricted stock(2)

 

450,861

 

 

17,734

 

3.93

%

 

393,767

 

 

12,056

 

3.06

%

   
Other interest-earning assets

 

668,760

 

 

35,346

 

5.29

%

 

532,789

 

 

28,049

 

5.26

%

   
Total interest-earning assets

 

2,381,197

 

 

135,135

 

5.68

%

 

2,425,925

 

 

126,789

 

5.23

%

   
Noninterest-earning assets            
Cash and due from banks

 

3,811

   

 

4,326

       
Other assets

 

29,001

   

 

28,648

       
Total assets

$

2,414,009

   

$

2,458,899

       
Interest-bearing liabilities            
Money market, savings and NOW

$

1,073,095

 

$

39,043

 

3.63

%

$

1,049,818

 

$

29,559

 

2.82

%

   
Time deposits

 

925,058

 

 

39,255

 

4.23

%

 

912,966

 

 

27,550

 

3.02

%

   
Total interest-bearing deposits

 

1,998,153

 

 

78,298

 

3.91

%

 

1,962,784

 

 

57,109

 

2.91

%

   
FHLB borrowings

 

18,443

 

 

367

 

1.98

%

 

50,000

 

 

994

 

1.99

%

   
Subordinated notes, net

 

-

 

 

-

 

0.00

%

 

34,683

 

 

3,727

 

10.60

%

   
Total borrowings

 

18,443

 

 

367

 

1.96

%

 

84,683

 

 

4,721

 

5.50

%

   
Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

2,016,596

 

 

78,665

 

3.89

%

 

2,047,467

 

 

61,830

 

3.02

%

   
Noninterest-bearing liabilities            
Demand deposits

 

34,279

   

 

43,702

       
Other liabilities

 

33,940

   

 

52,220

       
Shareholders' equity

 

329,194

   

 

315,510

       
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

2,414,009

   

$

2,458,899

       
Net interest income and spread(2)  

$

56,470

 

1.79

%

 

$

64,959

 

2.21

%

   
Net interest margin(2)    

2.37

%

   

2.68

%

   
____________________              
(1) Nonaccrual loans are included in the respective average loan balances. Income, if any, on such loans is recognized on a cash basis.
(2) Interest income does not include taxable equivalence adjustments.
Sterling Bancorp, Inc.
Loan Composition (Unaudited)
 
December 31, September 30, % December 31, %
(dollars in thousands)

2024

2024

change

2023

change

Residential real estate

$

849,350

 

$

904,438

 

 

(6

)%

$

1,085,776

 

 

(22

)%

Commercial real estate

 

296,457

 

 

306,927

 

 

(3

)%

 

236,982

 

 

25

%

Construction

 

2,509

 

 

5,212

 

 

(52

)%

 

10,381

 

 

(76

)%

Commercial and industrial

 

7,395

 

 

7,158

 

 

3

%

 

15,832

 

 

(53

)%

Other consumer

 

19

 

 

2

 

 

N/M

 

 

1

 

 

N/M

 

Total loans held for investment

 

1,155,730

 

 

1,223,737

 

 

(6

)%

 

1,348,972

 

 

(14

)%

Less: allowance for credit losses

 

(20,805

)

 

(24,970

)

 

(17

)%

 

(29,404

)

 

(29

)%

Loans, net

$

1,134,925

 

$

1,198,767

 

 

(5

)%

$

1,319,568

 

 

(14

)%

 
 
Sterling Bancorp, Inc.
Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans (Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31,
(dollars in thousands)

2024

2024

2023

2024

2023

Balance at beginning of period

$

24,970

 

$

27,556

 

$

34,267

 

$

29,404

 

$

45,464

 

Adjustment to adopt ASU 2016-13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,651

)

Adjustment to adopt ASU 2022-02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

380

 

Balance after adoption

 

24,970

 

 

27,556

 

 

34,267

 

 

29,404

 

 

44,193

 

Provision for (recovery of) credit losses

 

(4,167

)

 

(2,596

)

 

(4,927

)

 

(9,051

)

 

(8,844

)

Charge offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,478

)

Recoveries

 

2

 

 

10

 

 

64

 

 

452

 

 

533

 

Balance at end of period

$

20,805

 

$

24,970

 

$

29,404

 

$

20,805

 

$

29,404

 

 
 
Sterling Bancorp, Inc.
Deposit Composition (Unaudited)
 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

%

 

December 31,

 

%

(dollars in thousands)

2024

 

2024

 

change

 

2023

 

change

Noninterest-bearing deposits

$

38,086

 

$

31,276

 

 

22

%

$

35,245

 

 

8

%

Money Market, Savings and NOW

 

1,079,744

 

 

1,063,746

 

 

2

%

 

1,095,521

 

 

(1

)%

Time deposits

 

953,060

 

 

972,171

 

 

(2

)%

 

873,220

 

 

9

%

Total deposits

$

2,070,890

 

$

2,067,193

 

 

0

%

$

2,003,986

 

 

3

%

Sterling Bancorp, Inc.
Credit Quality Data (Unaudited)
 

At and for the Three Months Ended

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

(dollars in thousands)

2024

 

2024

 

2023

Nonaccrual loans(1)
Residential real estate

$

13,136

 

$

13,187

 

$

8,942

 

Commercial real estate

 

1,422

 

 

 

 

 

Total nonaccrual loans

$

14,558

 

$

13,187

 

$

8,942

 

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest

 

26

 

 

27

 

 

31

 

Nonperforming loans

$

14,584

 

$

13,214

 

$

8,973

 

Total loans (1)

$

1,155,730

 

$

1,223,737

 

$

1,348,972

 

Total assets

$

2,436,512

 

$

2,438,554

 

$

2,416,003

 

Allowance for credit losses to total loans

 

1.80

%

 

2.04

%

 

2.18

%

Allowance for credit losses to total nonaccrual loans

 

143

%

 

189

%

 

329

%

Nonaccrual loans to total loans

 

1.26

%

 

1.08

%

 

0.66

%

Nonperforming loans to total loans

 

1.26

%

 

1.08

%

 

0.67

%

Nonperforming loans to total assets

 

0.60

%

 

0.54

%

 

0.37

%

Net charge offs (recoveries) to average loans during the period

 

(0.00

)%

 

(0.00

)%

 

(0.00

)%

____________________  
(1) Loans are classified as held for investment and are presented before the allowance for credit losses.

 

Investor Contact:

Sterling Bancorp, Inc.

Karen Knott

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(248) 359-6624

kzaborney@sterlingbank.com

Source: Sterling Bancorp, Inc.

FAQ

What is the purchase price for Sterling Bank (SBT) in the EverBank acquisition?

EverBank Financial Corp agreed to purchase Sterling Bank for $261.0 million in cash consideration.

When is the Sterling Bank (SBT) and EverBank transaction expected to close?

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

What was Sterling Bancorp's (SBT) net income for full year 2024?

Sterling Bancorp reported a net income of $2.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the full year 2024.

How much did Sterling Bancorp's (SBT) total gross loans decline in 2024?

Sterling Bancorp's total gross loans declined by $193.2 million, or 14%, from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024.

What was Sterling Bancorp's (SBT) net interest margin for Q4 2024?

Sterling Bancorp's net interest margin for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 2.24%.

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