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Solera National Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Solera National Bancorp (OTC Pink:SLRK) reported strong Q2 2024 financial results, with net income of $4.2 million ($0.98 per share) and pre-tax and pre-provision income of $5.8 million. The company saw significant growth, with net interest income increasing 9% year-over-year to $9.2 million. Total interest income rose 19% to $17.3 million compared to Q2 2023. The bank's performance improved across key metrics, with return on assets at 1.36% and return on equity at 20.42%, both up significantly from Q1 2024. Solera National Bank was recognized by American Banker as the 3rd best-performing bank in its peer group for institutions under $2 billion in assets.

Solera National Bancorp (OTC Pink:SLRK) ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi per il Q2 2024, con un utile netto di 4,2 milioni di dollari (0,98 dollari per azione) e un reddito prima delle imposte e delle accantonamenti di 5,8 milioni di dollari. L'azienda ha registrato una crescita significativa, con un incremento del reddito netto da interessi del 9% rispetto all'anno precedente, raggiungendo i 9,2 milioni di dollari. Il reddito totale da interessi è aumentato del 19%, raggiungendo i 17,3 milioni di dollari rispetto al Q2 2023. Le performance della banca sono migliorate su metriche chiave, con un ritorno sugli attivi dell'1,36% e un ritorno sul capitale del 20,42%, entrambi in notevole aumento rispetto al Q1 2024. Solera National Bank è stata riconosciuta da American Banker come la terza banca con le migliori performance nel suo gruppo di pari per le istituzioni con meno di 2 miliardi di dollari in attivi.

Solera National Bancorp (OTC Pink:SLRK) reportó sólidos resultados financieros en el Q2 2024, con un ingreso neto de 4,2 millones de dólares (0,98 dólares por acción) y un ingreso antes de impuestos y provisiones de 5,8 millones de dólares. La compañía experimentó un crecimiento significativo, con un aumento del ingreso neto por intereses del 9% interanual, alcanzando los 9,2 millones de dólares. Los ingresos totales por intereses subieron un 19%, alcanzando los 17,3 millones de dólares en comparación con el Q2 2023. El rendimiento del banco mejoró en métricas clave, con un retorno sobre activos del 1,36% y un retorno sobre patrimonio del 20,42%, ambos significativamente superiores al Q1 2024. Solera National Bank fue reconocido por American Banker como el tercer banco con mejor desempeño en su grupo de pares para instituciones con menos de 2 mil millones de dólares en activos.

솔레라 내셔널 뱅코프(OTC Pink:SLRK)는 2024년 2분기 금융 실적을 강력하게 보고했으며, 순이익은 420만 달러(주당 0.98 달러), 세금 및 예비충당금 전 소득은 580만 달러였습니다. 이 회사는 1년 전보다 순이자 소득이 9% 증가하여 920만 달러에 이르는 중요한 성장을 기록했습니다. 총 이자 수익은 지난해 2분기와 비교해 19% 증가하여 1,730만 달러에 달했습니다. 은행의 성과는 주요 지표에서 개선되었으며, 자산 수익률은 1.36%, 자기자본 수익률은 20.42%로, 둘 다 2024년 1분기 대비 크게 증가했습니다. 솔레라 내셔널 뱅크는 자산이 20억 달러 미만인 기관의 동료 그룹에서 미국 뱅커(American Banker)로부터 세 번째로 성과가 우수한 은행으로 인정받았습니다.

Solera National Bancorp (OTC Pink:SLRK) a publié d'excellents résultats financiers du T2 2024, avec un bénéfice net de 4,2 millions de dollars (0,98 dollar par action) et un revenu avant impôts et provisions de 5,8 millions de dollars. La société a connu une croissance significative, avec un revenu net d'intérêts en augmentation de 9 % d'une année sur l'autre pour atteindre 9,2 millions de dollars. Les revenus d'intérêts totaux ont augmenté de 19 % pour atteindre 17,3 millions de dollars par rapport au T2 2023. Les performances de la banque se sont améliorées sur des indicateurs clés, avec un rendement des actifs à 1,36 % et un rendement des capitaux propres à 20,42 %, tous deux en forte augmentation par rapport au T1 2024. Solera National Bank a été reconnue par American Banker comme la troisième banque la plus performante de son groupe de pairs pour les institutions ayant moins de 2 milliards de dollars d'actifs.

Solera National Bancorp (OTC Pink:SLRK) berichtete über starke Finanzergebnisse für Q2 2024 mit einem Nettogewinn von 4,2 Millionen Dollar (0,98 Dollar pro Aktie) und einem Vorsteuer- und Vorsorgegewinn von 5,8 Millionen Dollar. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete ein signifikantes Wachstum, da das Nettozinseinkommen im Jahresvergleich um 9 % auf 9,2 Millionen Dollar anstieg. Die gesamten Zinserträge stiegen im Vergleich zum Q2 2023 um 19 % auf 17,3 Millionen Dollar. Die Bankleistungen verbesserten sich bei wichtigen Kennzahlen, mit einem Rendite auf das Vermögen von 1,36 % und einem Rendite auf das Eigenkapital von 20,42 %, beide signifikant höher als im Q1 2024. Solera National Bank wurde von American Banker als die drittschlechteste Bank in ihrer Peer-Gruppe für Institutionen mit weniger als 2 Milliarden Dollar an Vermögen anerkannt.

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  • Net income of $4.2 million ($0.98 per share) in Q2 2024
  • Pre-tax and pre-provision income increased 12% year-over-year to $5.8 million
  • Net interest income grew 9% year-over-year to $9.2 million
  • Total interest income rose 19% year-over-year to $17.3 million
  • Return on assets improved to 1.36%, up 40% from Q1 2024
  • Return on equity increased to 20.42%, up 36% from Q1 2024
  • Efficiency ratio of 44.03%
  • Total capital increased from $16 million to $111 million over 10 years
  • Ranked 3rd best bank by American Banker for institutions under $2 billion in assets
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Q2 2024 pre-tax and pre-provision income of $5.8 million.

Net income of $4.2 million (0.98 per share).

American Banker recognizes Solera National Bank as a best-performing bank, #3.

LAKEWOOD, CO / ACCESSWIRE / July 22, 2024 / Solera National Bancorp, Inc. (OTC Pink:SLRK) ("Company"), the holding company for Solera National Bank ("Bank"), a business-focused bank located in the Denver metropolitan area, today reported financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2024. For the second quarter of 2024, net income was $4.2 million ($0.98 per share). Q2 2024 net interest income of $9.2 million increased $0.7 million or 9% from Q2 2023.

2Q24 Financial Highlights

  • The Company had a pre-tax and pre-provision income of $5.8 million. 10% increase from Q1 24 and a 12% increase from Q2 23.

  • Total interest income of $17.3 million increased $2.7 million or 19% from Q2 2023.

  • Return on assets was 1.36%, up 40% from Q1 24.

  • Return on equity was 20.42%, up 36% from Q1 24.

  • Efficiency ratio was 44.03%.

Michael Quagliano, Executive Chairman of the Board, commented: "I have never been more encouraged by Solera National Banks future and each of the staff members are proficient in his or her job! Solera had just over $16,000,000 in total capital when I took over, and now, 10 years later, we have $111,000,000 in total capital. Most of the increase came from organic earnings."

Steve Snailum, COO, commented: "Solera continues to make strategic technological strides. In Q2, we launched our updated website, which more closely aligns with our customer commitment and capabilities. In Q3, we will launch an upgraded customer interaction platform that will provide customers and partners with an omnichannel experience. We have been and will remain focused on innovation that enhances customer experience, operational efficiency, and security."

Jay Hansen, Chief Financial Officer, commented: "American Banker has recognized Solera National Bank again in their peer group comparison for best publicly traded banks in the nation for under $2 billion in assets. The ranking is based on data from year-end 2023 and uses the institutions' three-year average return on average equity to determine the ranking. For 2023, we were ranked the 3rd best bank, up one position from the previous year. Our entire team is very proud of this achievement."

About Solera National Bancorp, Inc.

Solera National Bancorp, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 to organize and serve as the holding company for Solera National Bank, which opened for business in September 2007. Solera National Bank is a community bank serving the needs of emerging businesses and real estate investors. At the core of Solera National Bank is welcoming, attentive, and respectful customer service, a focus on supporting a growing and diverse economy, and a passion to serve our community through service, education, and volunteerism. For more information, please visit http://www.SoleraBank.com.

This press release contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts and that relate to future plans or projected results of Solera National Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Solera National Bank, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated, or implied. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. Readers of this release are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Contacts: Jay Hansen, CFO (303) 209-8600

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

SOLERA NATIONAL BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(unaudited)

($000s)

6/30/2024

3/31/2024

12/31/2023

9/30/2023

6/30/2023

ASSETS

Cash and due from banks

$

2,241

$

2,095

$

2,734

$

2,156

$

1,657

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

844

1,079

2,582

1,651

1,528

Investment securities, available-for-sale

183,313

185,120

183,579

169,673

173,552

Investment securities, held-to-maturity

200,457

200,575

200,825

199,875

204,900

FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank stocks, at cost

10,959

7,952

12,225

7,516

9,043

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, gross

50

65

79

86

111

Traditional loans, gross

792,739

820,936

787,280

746,198

745,666

Allowance for loan and lease losses

(10,810

)

(10,808

)

(9,607

)

(9,405

)

(9,404

)

Net traditional loans

781,928

810,128

777,672

736,793

736,262

Premises and equipment, net

30,625

29,448

28,173

28,918

27,625

Accrued interest receivable

7,808

7,807

7,272

7,232

6,557

Bank-owned life insurance

5,063

5,033

5,002

4,972

4,944

Other assets

8,325

8,607

6,547

12,611

8,952

TOTAL ASSETS

$

1,231,612

$

1,257,909

$

1,226,690

$

1,171,483

$

1,175,131

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

$

503,819

$

508,615

$

511,616

$

509,382

$

539,522

Interest-bearing demand deposits

62,905

53,514

48,122

46,153

42,825

Savings and money market deposits

102,892

255,655

169,328

272,948

219,834

Time deposits

272,744

240,047

241,149

232,728

130,716

Total deposits

942,360

1,057,831

970,215

1,061,211

932,897

Accrued interest payable

2,104

1,347

2,677

1,042

150

Short-term borrowings

164,613

79,104

138,077

7,100

137,193

Long-term FHLB borrowings

34,000

34,000

34,000

34,000

34,000

Accounts payable and other liabilities

3,961

4,659

2,181

2,860

2,786

TOTAL LIABILITIES

1,147,038

1,176,941

1,147,150

1,106,213

1,107,026

Common stock

43

43

43

43

43

Additional paid-in capital

38,778

38,763

38,748

38,748

38,748

Retained earnings

61,667

57,440

54,420

50,877

46,240

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain

(15,914

)

(15,278

)

(13,671

)

(24,398

)

(16,926

)

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

84,574

80,968

79,540

65,270

68,105

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

1,231,612

$

1,257,909

$

1,226,690

$

1,171,483

$

1,175,131

SOLERA NATIONAL BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)

Three Months Ended

($000s, except per share data)

6/30/2024

3/31/2024

12/31/2023

9/30/2023

6/30/2023

Interest and dividend income













Interest and fees on traditional loans

$

13,270

$

13,277

$

12,425

$

11,862

$

10,684

Interest and fees on PPP loans

-

-

-

-

-

Investment securities

3,721

3,693

3,704

3,602

3,679

Dividends on bank stocks

249

224

159

163

163

Other

22

30

88

59

23

Total interest income

$

17,262

$

17,224

$

16,376

$

15,686

$

14,549

Interest expense

Deposits

5,285

5,833

6,066

5,680

4,307

FHLB & Fed borrowings

2,831

2,200

1,662

1,497

1,819

Total interest expense

8,116

8,033

7,728

7,177

6,126

Net interest income

9,146

9,191

8,648

8,509

8,423

Provision for loan and lease losses

4

1,203

203

9

559

Net interest income after
provision for loan and lease losses

9,142

7,988

8,445

8,500

7,864

Noninterest income

Customer service and other fees

469

443

528

372

417

Other income

738

616

617

822

972

Gain on sale of loan

(1

)

-

-

-

-

Gain on sale of securities

-

60

68

-

-

Total noninterest income

1,206

1,119

1,213

1,194

1,389

Noninterest expense

Employee compensation and benefits

2,514

2,418

2,046

1,957

2,101

Occupancy

387

401

342

341

336

Professional fees

75

495

383

148

96

Other general and administrative

1,582

1,656

1,378

1,362

2,124

Total noninterest expense

4,558

4,970

4,149

3,808

4,657

Net Income Before Taxes

$

5,790

$

4,137

$

5,509

$

5,886

$

4,596

Income Tax Expense

1,564

1,118

1,965

985

968

Net Income

$

4,226

$

3,019

$

3,544

$

4,901

$

3,628


Income Per Share

$

0.98

$

0.70

$

0.82

$

1.14

$

0.84

Tangible Book Value Per Share

$

19.67

$

18.83

$

18.50

$

15.18

$

15.84

WA Shares outstanding

4,299,953

4,299,953

4,299,953

4,299,953

4,299,953

Pre-Tax Pre-Provision Income

$

5,794

$

5,340

$

5,712

$

5,895

$

5,155

Net Interest Margin

3.39

%

3.40

%

3.32

%

3.29

%

3.37

%

Cost of Funds

2.80

%

2.77

%

2.72

%

2.54

%

2.24

%

Efficiency Ratio

44.03

%

48.49

%

42.37

%

39.25

%

47.46

%

Return on Average Assets

1.36

%

0.97

%

1.18

%

1.67

%

1.25

%

Return on Average Equity

20.42

%

15.05

%

19.58

%

29.40

%

21.96

%

Leverage Ratio

8.2

%

7.7

%

7.6

%

7.6

%

7.3

%


Asset Quality:

Non-performing loans to gross loans

0.48

%

0.53

%

0.66

%

0.87

%

1.07

%

Non-performing assets to total assets

0.31

%

0.34

%

0.43

%

0.55

%

0.68

%

Allowance for loan losses to gross traditional loans

1.36

%

1.32

%

1.21

%

1.24

%

1.24

%

* Not meaningful due to the insignificant amount of non-performing loans.



Criticized loans/assets:

Special mention

$

25,244

$

35,997

$

9,688

$

26,006

$

29,164

Substandard: Accruing

23,030

19,108

1,685

1,695

1,720

Substandard: Nonaccrual

3,784

4,332

5,223

6,508

8,005

Doubtful

-

-

-

-

-

Total criticized loans

$

52,058

$

59,437

$

16,596

$

34,209

$

38,889

Other real estate owned

-

-

-

-

-

Investment securities

-

-

-

-

-

Total criticized assets

$

52,058

$

59,437

$

16,596

$

34,209

$

38,889

Criticized assets to total assets

4.23

%

4.73

%

1.35

%

2.91

%

3.31

%

SOURCE: Solera National Bancorp, Inc.



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What was Solera National Bancorp's (SLRK) net income for Q2 2024?

Solera National Bancorp (SLRK) reported a net income of $4.2 million ($0.98 per share) for Q2 2024.

How much did Solera National Bancorp's (SLRK) net interest income increase in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023?

Solera National Bancorp's (SLRK) net interest income increased by $0.7 million or 9% in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023, reaching $9.2 million.

What was Solera National Bancorp's (SLRK) return on equity in Q2 2024?

Solera National Bancorp's (SLRK) return on equity was 20.42% in Q2 2024, up 36% from Q1 2024.

How did American Banker rank Solera National Bank (SLRK) in its peer group comparison?

American Banker ranked Solera National Bank (SLRK) as the 3rd best bank in its peer group comparison for publicly traded banks under $2 billion in assets, based on 2023 year-end data.

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