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Summit State Bank (SSBI) has revised its Q4 2024 financial results, reporting a net loss of $7.14 million ($1.06 loss per share) and full-year 2024 net loss of $4.19 million ($0.62 loss per share). The revision includes a $693,000 real estate valuation adjustment, $146,000 increase in unfunded loan reserves, and $76,000 credit loss provision reversal.

Key impacts include:

  • Q4 noninterest income reduced to $680,000 from $1.37 million
  • Total provision increased to $6.72 million in Q4
  • Net interest margin improved to 2.88% in Q4
  • Non-performing assets decreased to $32.19 million (3.02% of total assets)
  • Tier 1 Leverage ratio at 8.87%

The bank suspended Q1 2025 dividends to build capital and increase liquidity. Management expects significant reduction in non-performing loans through planned collateral sales in H1 2025.

Summit State Bank (SSBI) ha rivisto i risultati finanziari del Q4 2024, riportando una perdita netta di 7,14 milioni di dollari (perdita di 1,06 dollari per azione) e una perdita netta annuale per il 2024 di 4,19 milioni di dollari (perdita di 0,62 dollari per azione). La revisione include un aggiustamento della valutazione immobiliare di 693.000 dollari, un aumento di 146.000 dollari nelle riserve di prestiti non finanziati e un'inversione della provvista per perdite su crediti di 76.000 dollari.

Gli impatti chiave includono:

  • Il reddito non da interessi del Q4 ridotto a 680.000 dollari da 1,37 milioni di dollari
  • La provvista totale aumentata a 6,72 milioni di dollari nel Q4
  • Il margine di interesse netto migliorato al 2,88% nel Q4
  • Le attività non performanti diminuite a 32,19 milioni di dollari (3,02% del totale delle attività)
  • Il rapporto di leva Tier 1 al 8,87%

La banca ha sospeso i dividendi del Q1 2025 per costruire capitale e aumentare la liquidità. La direzione prevede una significativa riduzione dei prestiti non performanti attraverso vendite di garanzie pianificate nel primo semestre del 2025.

Summit State Bank (SSBI) ha revisado sus resultados financieros del Q4 2024, reportando una pérdida neta de 7.14 millones de dólares (pérdida de 1.06 dólares por acción) y una pérdida neta anual de 4.19 millones de dólares (pérdida de 0.62 dólares por acción). La revisión incluye un ajuste de valoración inmobiliaria de 693,000 dólares, un aumento de 146,000 dólares en reservas de préstamos no financiados y una reversión de la provisión para pérdidas crediticias de 76,000 dólares.

Los impactos clave incluyen:

  • Ingresos no por intereses del Q4 reducidos a 680,000 dólares desde 1.37 millones de dólares
  • Provisión total aumentada a 6.72 millones de dólares en el Q4
  • Margen de interés neto mejorado al 2.88% en el Q4
  • Activos no productivos disminuidos a 32.19 millones de dólares (3.02% del total de activos)
  • Relación de apalancamiento de Tier 1 al 8.87%

El banco suspendió los dividendos del Q1 2025 para construir capital y aumentar la liquidez. La dirección espera una reducción significativa en los préstamos no productivos a través de ventas de colateral planificadas en el primer semestre de 2025.

Summit State Bank (SSBI)는 2024년 4분기 재무 결과를 수정하여 714만 달러의 순손실(주당 1.06달러 손실)과 2024년 전체 연도에 419만 달러의 순손실(주당 0.62달러 손실)을 보고했습니다. 수정 사항에는 69만 3천 달러의 부동산 가치 조정, 14만 6천 달러의 미지급 대출 준비금 증가 및 7만 6천 달러의 신용 손실 충당금 환수가 포함됩니다.

주요 영향 사항은 다음과 같습니다:

  • 4분기 비이자 수익이 68만 달러137만 달러에서 감소
  • 4분기 총 충당금이 672만 달러로 증가
  • 4분기 순이자 마진이 2.88%로 개선
  • 비수익 자산이 3219만 달러로 감소(총 자산의 3.02%)
  • 1급 레버리지 비율이 8.87%

은행은 자본을 구축하고 유동성을 증가시키기 위해 2025년 1분기 배당금을 중단했습니다. 경영진은 2025년 상반기 계획된 담보 판매를 통해 비수익 대출이 상당히 감소할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다.

Summit State Bank (SSBI) a révisé ses résultats financiers du T4 2024, rapportant une perte nette de 7,14 millions de dollars (perte de 1,06 dollar par action) et une perte nette annuelle de 4,19 millions de dollars (perte de 0,62 dollar par action). La révision comprend un ajustement de valorisation immobilière de 693 000 dollars, une augmentation de 146 000 dollars des réserves de prêts non financés et une inversion de la provision pour pertes de crédit de 76 000 dollars.

Les impacts clés comprennent :

  • Les revenus non d'intérêts du T4 réduits à 680 000 dollars contre 1,37 million de dollars
  • La provision totale augmentée à 6,72 millions de dollars au T4
  • La marge d'intérêt nette améliorée à 2,88% au T4
  • Les actifs non performants réduits à 32,19 millions de dollars (3,02% des actifs totaux)
  • Le ratio de levier de niveau 1 à 8,87%

La banque a suspendu les dividendes du T1 2025 pour renforcer son capital et augmenter sa liquidité. La direction s'attend à une réduction significative des prêts non performants grâce à des ventes de garanties prévues au premier semestre 2025.

Summit State Bank (SSBI) hat seine Finanzzahlen für das 4. Quartal 2024 überarbeitet und meldet einen Nettoverlust von 7,14 Millionen Dollar (Verlust von 1,06 Dollar pro Aktie) sowie einen Nettoverlust für das Gesamtjahr 2024 von 4,19 Millionen Dollar (Verlust von 0,62 Dollar pro Aktie). Die Überarbeitung umfasst eine Immobilienbewertungsanpassung von 693.000 Dollar, einen Anstieg der nicht finanzierten Darlehensrücklagen um 146.000 Dollar und eine Rückbuchung der Kreditverlustrückstellungen von 76.000 Dollar.

Wichtige Auswirkungen sind:

  • Die nichtzinsbezogenen Einnahmen im Q4 wurden auf 680.000 Dollar von 1,37 Millionen Dollar reduziert
  • Die Gesamtrückstellung stieg im Q4 auf 6,72 Millionen Dollar
  • Die Nettomarge aus Zinsen verbesserte sich im Q4 auf 2,88%
  • Die notleidenden Vermögenswerte sanken auf 32,19 Millionen Dollar (3,02% der Gesamtvermögen)
  • Der Tier-1-Leverage-Verhältnis liegt bei 8,87%

Die Bank hat die Dividenden für das 1. Quartal 2025 ausgesetzt, um Kapital aufzubauen und die Liquidität zu erhöhen. Das Management erwartet eine signifikante Reduzierung der notleidenden Kredite durch geplante Sicherheitenverkäufe im ersten Halbjahr 2025.

Positive
  • Net interest margin improved to 2.88% in Q4 2024 from 2.71% in Q2/Q3
  • Non-performing loans reduced by $9.16 million in Q4 2024
  • Strong total liquidity of $435.4 million (40.8% of total assets)
  • Implementation of cost-saving initiatives including 8% workforce reduction
  • Expected $18 million reduction in non-performing loans through H1 2025 collateral sales
Negative
  • Q4 2024 net loss of $7.14 million ($1.06 per share)
  • Full-year 2024 net loss of $4.19 million ($0.62 per share)
  • Non-performing assets at 3.02% of total assets ($32.19 million)
  • $8.34 million in net charge-offs during Q4 2024
  • Suspension of cash dividends in Q1 2025
  • Book value decreased to $13.53 per share from $14.40 year-over-year

Insights

Summit State Bank's revised Q4 2024 results reveal a significantly deteriorated financial position, with the net loss deepening to $7.14 million ($1.06 per share) from the previously reported $6.61 million loss. The full-year loss worsened to $4.19 million from $3.66 million. This downward revision stems from a $693,000 real estate valuation adjustment, increased reserves, and accounting adjustments.

The bank's credit quality concerns are substantial, with non-performing assets at $32.2 million (3.02% of total assets) and $8.34 million in net charge-offs during Q4. Three credits represent 94% of non-performing loans, primarily in the struggling farmland sector. The $4.12 million goodwill impairment further weighs on results, though as a non-cash charge, it doesn't impact regulatory capital.

Despite these issues, management is taking decisive actions: suspending dividends to preserve capital, implementing an 8% workforce reduction, and focusing on resolving problem loans. The bank maintains its "well-capitalized" status with a Tier 1 Leverage ratio of 8.87%. The slight improvement in net interest margin to 2.88% offers a modest positive, reflecting reduced deposit costs (2.87% vs 3.05% in Q3).

The expected resolution of $18.19 million in non-performing loans during H1 2025 through collateral sales represents a critical step toward stabilization. However, these aggressive credit loss provisions and the continuing suspension of dividends highlight the significant challenges facing the bank as it works to strengthen its balance sheet and return to profitability.

Summit State Bank's revised results indicate serious asset quality deterioration requiring immediate corrective action. The bank's aggressive $6.57 million provision for credit losses in Q4 2024, coupled with $8.34 million in charge-offs, signals management's acknowledgment of significant loan portfolio problems, particularly in farmland loans which comprise 94% of troubled assets.

The allowance for credit losses ratio of 1.49% (down from 1.60%) may be concerning given the high level of non-performing assets, though this reflects the substantial charge-offs already taken. The bank's strategic balance sheet reduction – with loans down 4% and deposits down 5% year-over-year – appears aimed at de-risking and preserving capital rather than pursuing growth.

The capital position remains adequate but under pressure, with book value per share declining to $13.53 from $14.85 in just one quarter. While the Tier 1 Leverage ratio of 8.87% exceeds regulatory minimums, continued asset quality issues could threaten this buffer. The dividend suspension is a prudent but necessary step to conserve capital.

The planned resolution of $18.01 million in non-performing loans through collateral sales in H1 2025 is crucial for recovery, representing 65% of the troubled loan portfolio. However, these sales may result in additional losses if realized values fall below current carrying amounts. The bank's focus on cost reduction and operational efficiency is essential but must be balanced against maintaining sufficient resources to effectively manage problem assets.

SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summit State Bank (the “Bank”) (Nasdaq: SSBI) today reported that it has revised its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results from those announced in the press release dated January 28, 2025. In connection with the preparation and review of its 2024 financial statements, the Bank has concluded it is necessary to record a $693,000 other real estate owned valuation adjustment, a $146,000 increase in reserve for unfunded loans, and a $76,000 credit loss provision reversal for the fourth quarter 2024. The need for the valuation adjustment results from an updated appraisal report obtained in the first quarter of 2025. The additional reserve for unfunded loans and provision reversal results from the Bank’s adoption of a new CECL model as of December 31, 2024. The valuation adjustment was expensed against noninterest income and also reduced the Bank’s other real estate owned asset. The additional reserve for undisbursed loans and the reversal of the credit losses on loans resulted in a net expense against the provision for credit losses. The income tax provision was adjusted accordingly for all changes noted above.

After the impact adjustments as outlined above, the Bank’s preliminary, unaudited fourth quarter earnings estimate is revised to a net loss of $7,142,000, or $1.06 loss per diluted share, and full-year 2024 net loss of $4,193,000, or $0.62 loss per diluted share. The Bank previously reported preliminary, unaudited results for fourth quarter 2024 including net loss of $6,605,000 or $0.98 loss per diluted share, and full-year 2024 net loss of $3,656,000, or $0.54 loss per diluted share.

Material Updates to Income Statement
The Bank originally reported noninterest income of $1,373,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024 and $4,152,000 for full-year 2024. After the adjustment, noninterest income was reduced to $680,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024 and $3,459,000 for full-year 2024.

The Bank originally reported total provision for credit losses of $6,652,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024 and $7,845,000 for full-year 2024. After the adjustment, total provision increased to $6,722,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024 and $7,915,000 for full-year 2024.

Impact to Income Taxes
The Bank’s revised effective tax rate for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was 4.4% compared to the previously reported effective tax rate of -0.8%.

Updated Previously Furnished Earnings Materials
For completeness, the Bank has included all previously announced financial results disclosures and related tables with this press release as revised. These results supersede the results previously disclosed in the January 28, 2025 press release.

Revised Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

The Bank has a net loss of $7,142,000, or $1.06 loss per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to net income of $1,901,000, or $0.28 per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023. The current quarter’s results were impacted by expenses including a $6,570,000 provision for credit losses on loans and a $4,119,000 one-time non-cash impairment charge to write off the remaining balance of goodwill. The Bank has taken significant charge offs and provisions for credit losses in the fourth quarter of 2024 as a proactive step towards resolving its problem loans. The goodwill impairment was a result of the Bank’s stock price trading below book value and is a non-cash charge that does not impact the Bank’s cash flows, liquidity, or regulatory capital. The Bank ended the year with improved regulatory capital ratios and is focused on expanding net interest margin in 2025.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Bank reported a net loss of $4,193,000, or $0.62 loss per diluted share compared to net income of $10,822,000, or $1.62 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2023. The 2024 net income loss was primarily attributable to annual provision for credit losses on loans totaling $7,882,000 and a one-time non-cash goodwill impairment expense of $4,119,000.

Pre-tax, pre-provision net income before goodwill1 was $2,301,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to $2,122,000, $1,267,000, $1,955,000 and $2,643,000 for the quarters ended September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. “At the beginning of 2024, the Bank was negatively impacted by the ongoing strains that the high-interest rate environment put on our funding costs,” said Brian Reed, President and CEO. “By the fourth quarter of 2024, the Bank’s core operating results improved due to a lower cost of funds and improved noninterest income.”

“The Bank continues to focus on maintaining strong capital levels and did that effectively in 2024 by strategically managing the balance sheet and suspending cash dividends. As such, the Board determined it will also suspend cash dividends in the first quarter of 2025 so that we can build capital, increase liquidity, and position the Bank to create long-term value for our shareholders.”

“The largest negative impact on the Bank’s performance in 2024 was a result of the heightened level of non-performing assets,” said Reed. “We have been aggressively pursuing solutions to these problem loans and have reduced our non performing loans by $9,160,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024. We anticipate non performing loans will be further reduced by $18,187,000 in the first half of 2025 as a result of loan payoffs from the sale of collateral that is currently under contract to be sold.”

“We are headed into 2025 feeling positive about our prospects subsequent to our significant progress in resolving problem loans. We continue to maintain our well capitalized status and sufficient liquidity after having realized successive quarters of improved net operating income results,” concluded Reed.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights (at or for the three months ended December 31, 2024)

  • The Bank’s Tier 1 Leverage ratio increased to 8.87% at December 31, 2024 compared to 8.85% at December 31, 2023. This ratio remains above the minimum of 5% required to be considered “well-capitalized” for regulatory capital purposes.
  • The Bank has implemented numerous operating cost saving initiatives including an 8% reduction in force.
  • The Bank’s annualized loss on average assets and annualized loss on average equity for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 2.59% and 28.05%, respectively. The pre-tax, pre-provision return on average assets before goodwill1 and pre-tax, pre-provision return on average equity before goodwill1 in the fourth quarter would have been 0.83% and 9.04%, respectively.
  • Net income was a loss of $7,142,000 for the fourth quarter of 2024. Pre-tax, pre-provision net income before goodwill1 was $2,301,000 for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $2,122,000, $1,267,000, $1,955,000 and $2,643,000 for the quarters ended September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively.
  • Collateral relating to two of the non performing loans is in contract to sell in the first half of 2025 and the expected proceeds represent 65% or $18,010,000 of the remaining $27,754,000 of non performing loans.
  • The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.49% after charging off $8,343,000 and recording a $6,570,000 provision for credit losses on loans to replenish reserves on December 31, 2024.
  • The Bank maintained strong total liquidity of $435,409,000, or 40.8% of total assets as of December 31, 2024. This includes on balance sheet liquidity (cash and equivalents and unpledged available-for-sale securities) of $111,471,000 or 10.4% of total assets, plus available borrowing capacity of $323,938,000 or 30.4% of total assets.
  • The Bank has been strategically managing its loan and deposit portfolios to reduce risk in the balance sheet and improve capital ratios. The Bank has been successful in reducing the size of its balance sheet as noted below:
    • Net loans decreased $33,551,000 to $905,075,000 at December 31, 2024, compared to $938,626,000 one year earlier and decreased $12,292,000 compared to $917,367,000 three months earlier.
    • Total deposits decreased 5% to $962,562,000 at December 31, 2024, compared to $1,009,693,000 at December 31, 2023, and decreased 4% when compared to the prior quarter end of $1,002,770,000.
  • Book value was $13.53 per share, compared to $14.40 per share a year ago and $14.85 in the preceding quarter.

Operating Results

For the fourth quarter of 2024, the annualized loss on average assets was 2.59% and the annualized loss on average equity was 28.05%. This compared to an annualized return on average assets of 0.67% and an annualized return on average equity of 8.02%, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2023. These ratios were negatively impacted during the fourth quarter of 2024 by a credit loss provision and one-time goodwill impairment. Without the impact from these items, the pre-tax, pre-provision return on average assets before goodwill1 and the pre-tax, pre-provision return on average equity before goodwill1 would have been 0.83% and 9.04%, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2024.

For the year ended 2024, the loss on average assets was 0.38% and the loss on average equity was 4.23%. This compares to the return on average assets of 0.95% and return on average equity of 11.56%, respectively, for the year ended 2023.

The Bank’s net interest margin was 2.88% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to its lowest quarterly net interest margin this year of 2.71% which occurred in the second and third quarters of 2024. The current net interest margin is also higher compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 of 2.85%. This was primarily attributable to the cost of deposits decreasing in the fourth quarter of 2024 to 2.87% compared to 3.05% during the preceding quarter. “We are starting to see an improvement in cost of funds in response to the Federal Reserve rate decreases. As CDs mature, we expect to see continued improvement in deposit pricing in the near future,” said Reed. “In addition, loan yields have started to improve as our existing loans have started to reprice.”

Interest and dividend income decreased 1.0% to $14,935,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $15,036,000 in the fourth quarter of 2023. The decrease in interest income is attributable to a $182,000 decrease in interest on investment securities and a $137,000 decrease in interest on deposits with banks offset by an increase of $214,000 in interest and fees on loans.

Noninterest income increased in the fourth quarter of 2024 to $680,000 compared to $297,000 in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase is primarily attributed to the Bank recognizing $857,000 in gains on sales of SBA guaranteed loan balances offset by the valuation adjustment on other real estate owned of $693,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to no gains on sales of SBA guaranteed loan balances in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Operating expenses increased in the fourth quarter of 2024 to $10,200,000 compared to $5,483,000 in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase is primarily due to a one-time non-cash impairment charge of $4,119,000 to write off the remaining balance of goodwill. In addition, the Bank recorded a $443,000 loss related to an external check fraud event during the fourth quarter of 2024. The Bank has filed an insurance claim related to this fraud loss and may be partially reimbursed by insurance at a later date.

“We remain focused on enhancing revenue generation and driving significant cost efficiencies to improving our operational effectiveness. To date we have leveraged existing staff and technologies to reduce third-party expenses, eliminated raises and bonuses, reduced employee benefits Bank-wide, and reduced director fees.”

Balance Sheet Review

During 2024, the Bank strategically managed its loan and deposit portfolios to reduce risk in the balance sheet and improve capital ratios. As a result of the efforts, net loans decreased 4% to $905,075,000 and total deposits also decreased 5% to $962,562,000 as of December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023.

Net loans were $905,075,000 at December 31, 2024 compared to $938,626,000 at December 31, 2023, and decreased 1% compared to September 30, 2024. The Bank’s largest loan types are commercial real estate loans which make up 78% of the portfolio, “secured by farmland” totaling 9% of the portfolio, and 7% in commercial and industrial loans. Of the commercial real estate total, approximately 34% or $231,000,000 is owner occupied and the remaining 66% or $451,000,000 is non-owner occupied. The Bank’s entire loan portfolio is well diversified between industries including office space which totals $116,400,000.

Total deposits were $962,562,000 at December 31, 2024 compared to $1,009,693,000 at December 31, 2023, and decreased 4% compared to the prior quarter end. At December 31, 2024, noninterest bearing demand deposit accounts decreased 8% compared to a year ago and represented 19% of total deposits; savings, NOW and money market accounts decreased 9% compared to a year ago and represented 49% of total deposits, and CDs increased 4% compared to a year ago and comprised 32% of total deposits.

Shareholders’ equity was $91,723,000 at December 31, 2024, compared to $100,662,000 three months earlier and $97,678,000 a year earlier. The decrease in shareholders’ equity compared to a year ago was due to a reduction in retained earnings. At December 31, 2024 book value was $13.53 per share, compared to $14.85 three months earlier, and $14.40 at December 31, 2023.

The Bank’s Tier 1 Leverage ratio continues to exceed the minimum of 5% necessary to be categorized as “well-capitalized” for regulatory capital purposes. The Tier-1 leverage ratio at the end of 2024 was 8.87%, an increase compared to 8.85% at the end of 2023.

Credit Quality

“Our primary focus remains on managing asset quality and reducing portfolio risk,” said Reed. “To that end we charged off loans of $8,343,000 and recorded a $6,570,000 provision for credit losses to replenish reserves during the fourth quarter of 2024. Three credits represent 94% or $26,040,000 of our non performing loans and are “secured by farmland” which have been hit hard by the current environment. The Bank holds a small portion of its total loans in this industry and actively monitors the performance of these loans. Collateral relating to two of these three non performing loans is in contract to sell in the first half of 2025 and represents 65% or $18,010,000 of the non performing loan portfolio. The remaining non performing loans are being reserved at current appraisal value less selling cost.”

Non performing assets were $32,191,000, or 3.02% of total assets, at December 31, 2024. This compared to $41,971,000 in non performing assets at September 30, 2024, and $44,206,000 in non performing assets at December 31, 2023. Non performing assets include $4,437,000 for one other real estate owned loan at December 31, 2024 and $5,130,000 at September 30, 2024, compared to no other real estate owned at December 31, 2023.

There were $8,343,000 in net charge-offs during the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to no charge-offs during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and net recoveries of $9,000 during the three months ended December 31, 2023.

For the fourth quarter of 2024, consistent with factors within the allowance for credit losses model, the Bank recorded a $6,570,000 provision for credit loss expense for loans, a $154,000 provision for credit losses for unfunded loan commitments and a $2,000 reversal of credit losses on investments. This compared to a $31,000 reversal of credit loss expense on loans, a $65,000 reversal of credit losses on unfunded loan commitments and a $31,000 provision for credit losses on investments in the fourth quarter of 2023.

The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.49% on December 31, 2024, and 1.60% on December 31, 2023. The decrease is due to $9,690,000 in loan charge-offs offset with a provision for credit losses on loans of $7,882,000 and $55,000 provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments recorded during the year ended December 31, 2024.

About Summit State Bank

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Sonoma County, Summit State Bank is an award-winning community bank serving the North Bay. The Bank serves small businesses, nonprofits and the community, with total assets of $1.1 billion and total equity of $92 million as of December 31, 2024. The Bank has built its reputation over the past 40 years by specializing in providing exceptional customer service and customized financial solutions to aid in the success of its customers.

Summit State Bank is committed to embracing the diverse backgrounds, cultures and talents of its employees to create high performance and support the evolving needs of its customers and community it serves. Through the engagement of its team, Summit State Bank has received many esteemed awards including: Top Performing Community Bank by American Banker, Best Places to Work in the North Bay and Diversity in Business by North Bay Business Journal, Corporate Philanthropy Award by the San Francisco Business Times, and Hall of Fame by North Bay Biz Magazine. Summit State Bank’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol SSBI. Further information can be found at www.summitstatebank.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Preliminary Financial Results and Forward-looking Statements

The financial results in this release are preliminary and unaudited. Final audited financial results and other disclosures will be reported in Summit State Bank’s annual report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2024 and may differ materially from the results and disclosures in this release due to, among other things, the completion of final review procedures, the occurrence of subsequent events or the discovery of additional information.

Except for historical information, the statements contained in this release, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are non-historical statements regarding management’s expectations and beliefs about the Bank’s future financial performance and financial condition and trends in its business and markets. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would” and “could” are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding future operating results, operating improvements, loans sales and resolutions, cost savings, insurance recoveries and dividends. The forward-looking statements in this release are based on current information and on assumptions about future events and circumstances that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that are often difficult to predict and beyond the Bank’s control. As a result of those risks and uncertainties, the Bank’s actual future results and outcomes could differ, possibly materially, from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Those risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk of incurring credit losses; the quality and quantity of deposits; the market for deposits, adverse developments in the financial services industry and any related impact on depositor behavior or investor sentiment; risks related to the sufficiency of the Bank’s liquidity; fluctuations in interest rates; governmental regulation and supervision; the risk that the Bank will not maintain growth at historic rates or at all; general economic conditions, either nationally or locally in the areas in which the Bank conducts its business; risks associated with changes in interest rates, which could adversely affect future operating results; the risk that customers or counterparties may not performance in accordance with the terms of credit documents or other agreements due a decline in credit worthiness, business conditions or other reasons;; adverse conditions in real estate markets; and the inherent uncertainty of expectations regarding litigation, insurance claims and the performance or resolution of loans. Additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties to which the Bank’s business and future financial performance are subject is contained in the Bank’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and other documents the Bank files with the FDIC from time to time. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s views only as of the date of this release. The Bank undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

1 Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release contains non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measures in addition to the results presented in accordance with GAAP. These Non-GAAP financial measures include pre-tax, pre-provision net operating income before goodwill, pre-tax, pre-provision return on average assets before goodwill (“ROAA”), and pre-tax, pre-provision return on average equity (“ROAE”) before goodwill. We believe the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, provides useful information to assess our consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations and to assist investors in evaluating our financial results relative to our history results and those of our peers.

Not all companies use identical calculations or the same definitions of pre-tax, pre-provision net operating income before goodwill, pre-tax, pre-provision ROAA before goodwill and pre-tax, pre-provision ROAE before goodwill, so the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited. These non-GAAP financial measures should be taken together with the corresponding GAAP measure and should not be considered a substitute for the GAAP measure. Reconciliations of the most directly comparable GAAP measures to these non-GAAP financial measurements are presented below.

Contact: Brian Reed, President and CEO, Summit State Bank (707) 568-4908

             
    Three Months Ended
             
    December 31, 2024 September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
    (In thousands)
Reconciliation of non-GAAP pre-tax, pre-provision income net of goodwill
             
Net (loss) income   $(7,142) $626  $928  $1,395  $1,901 
Excluding provision for (reversal of) credit losses 6,722   1,294   (16)  (85)  (65)
Excluding (reversal of) provision for income taxes (1,398)  202   355   645   807 
Pre-tax, pre-provision income (non-GAAP)$(1,818) $2,122  $1,267  $1,955  $2,643 
             
Excluding goodwill impairment    4,119   -   -   -   - 
Pre-tax, pre-provision income net of goodwill (non-GAAP)$2,301  $2,122  $1,267  $1,955  $2,643 
          
  
             
             
    Three Months Ended
             
    December 31, 2024 September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
    (In thousands)
Reconciliation of non-GAAP return on average assets
             
Average assets   $1,098,885  $1,098,469  $1,078,700  $1,087,960  $1,123,057 
(Loss) return on average assets (1)    -2.59%  0.23%  0.35%  0.51%  0.67%
             
Net (loss) income   $(7,142) $626  $928  $1,395  $1,901 
Excluding provision for (reversal of) credit losses 6,722   1,294   (16)  (85)  (65)
Excluding (reversal of) provision for income taxes (1,398)  202   355   645   807 
Pre-tax, pre-provision income (non-GAAP)$(1,818) $2,122  $1,267  $1,955  $2,643 
             
Excluding goodwill impairment    4,119   -   -   -   - 
Pre-tax, pre-provision income net of goodwill (non-GAAP)$2,301  $2,122  $1,267   $1,955   $2,643 
             
Adjusted return on average assets (non-GAAP) (1) 0.83%  0.77%  0.47%  0.72%  0.93%
             
(1) Annualized.        
             
    Three Months Ended
             
    December 31, 2024 September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
    (In thousands)
Reconciliation of non-GAAP return on average shareholders' equity
             
Average shareholders' equity   $101,307  $99,962  $97,548  $97,471  $94,096 
(Loss) return on average shareholders' equity (1) -28.05%  2.48%  3.82%  5.74%  8.02%
             
Net (loss) income   $(7,142) $626  $928  $1,395  $1,901 
Excluding provision for (reversal of) credit losses 6,722   1,294   (16)  (85)  (65)
Excluding (reversal of) provision for income taxes (1,398)  202   355   645   807 
Pre-tax, pre-provision income (non-GAAP)$(1,818) $2,122  $1,267  $1,955  $2,643 
             
Excluding goodwill impairment    4,119   -   -   -   - 
Pre-tax, pre-provision income net of goodwill (non-GAAP)$2,301  $2,122  $1,267  $1,955  $2,643 
             
Adjusted return on average shareholders' equity (non-GAAP) (1) 9.04%  8.42%  5.21%  8.04%  11.14%
             
(1) Annualized.        
         


            
SUMMIT STATE BANK
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands except earnings per share data)
            
            
     Three Months Ended Year Ended
     December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
     (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
            
Interest and dividend income:       
 Interest and fees on loans$13,623  $13,409  $53,574  $52,560 
 Interest on deposits with banks 655   792   2,060   4,410 
 Interest on investment securities 530   712   2,614   2,855 
 Dividends on FHLB stock 127   123   514   416 
   Total interest and dividend income 14,935   15,036   58,762   60,241 
Interest expense:       
 Deposits  7,099   7,113   28,495   24,227 
 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 6   -   337   177 
 Junior subordinated debt 128   94   454   375 
   Total interest expense 7,233   7,207   29,286   24,779 
   Net interest income before provision for credit losses 7,702   7,829   29,476   35,462 
Provision for (reversal of) credit losses on loans 6,570   (31)  7,882   342 
Provision for (reversal of) credit losses on unfunded loan commitments 154   (65)  55   (68)
(Reversal of) provision for credit losses on investments (2)  31   (22)  58 
   Net interest income after provision for (reversal of) credit       
    losses, unfunded loan commitments and investments 980   7,894   21,561   35,130 
Non-interest income:       
 Service charges on deposit accounts 225   219   926   872 
 Rental income 61   54   241   193 
 Net gain on loan sales 857   -   2,114   2,481 
 Net gain on securities 6   -   6   - 
 Net loss on other real estate owned (693)  -   (693)  - 
 FHLB prepayment fee -   -   -   1,024 
 Other income 224   24   865   631 
   Total non-interest income 680   297   3,459   5,201 
Non-interest expense:       
 Salaries and employee benefits 3,429   3,044   15,639   15,399 
 Occupancy and equipment 413   386   1,761   1,713 
 Goodwill impairment 4,119   -   4,119   - 
 Other expenses 2,239   2,053   7,889   7,938 
   Total non-interest expense 10,200   5,483   29,408   25,050 
   (Loss) income before provision for income taxes (8,540)  2,708   (4,388)  15,281 
(Reversal of) provision for income taxes (1,398)  807   (195)  4,459 
   Net (loss) income$(7,142) $1,901  $(4,193) $10,822 
            
Basic (loss) earnings per common share$(1.06) $0.28  $(0.62) $1.62 
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share$(1.06) $0.28  $(0.62) $1.62 
            
Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 6,719   6,698   6,714   6,695 
Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 6,719   6,698   6,714   6,698 
                


  
SUMMIT STATE BANK 
BALANCE SHEETS 
(In thousands except share data) 
        
    December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 
    (Unaudited) (Unaudited) 
        
ASSETS    
        
Cash and due from banks$51,403 $57,789 
   Total cash and cash equivalents 51,403  57,789 
        
Investment securities:    
 Available-for-sale, less allowance for credit losses of $36 and $58    
  (at fair value; amortized cost of $80,887 in 2024 and $97,034 in 2023) 68,228  84,546 
        
Loans, less allowance for credit losses of $13,693 in 2024 and $15,221 in 2023 905,075  938,626 
Bank premises and equipment, net 5,155  5,316 
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock, at cost 5,889  5,541 
Goodwill  -  4,119 
Other real estate owned 4,437  - 
Affordable housing tax credit investments 7,413  8,405 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets 19,494  18,166 
        
   Total assets$1,067,094 $1,122,508 
        
LIABILITIES AND    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
        
Deposits:     
 Demand - non interest-bearing$185,756 $201,909 
 Demand - interest-bearing 193,355  244,748 
 Savings 47,235  54,352 
 Money market 226,879  212,278 
 Time deposits that meet or exceed the FDIC insurance limit 70,717  63,159 
 Other time deposits 238,620  233,247 
   Total deposits 962,562  1,009,693 
        
FHLB advances -  - 
Junior subordinated debt, net 5,935  5,920 
Affordable housing commitment 511  4,094 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 6,363  5,123 
        
   Total liabilities 975,371  1,024,830 
        
   Total shareholders' equity 91,723  97,678 
        
   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,067,094 $1,122,508 
        


 
Financial Summary
(In thousands except per share data)
         
  As of and for the As of and for the
  Three Months Ended Year Ended
  December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
  (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Statement of Income Data:        
Net interest income $7,702  $7,829  $29,476  $35,462 
Provision for (reversal of) credit losses on loans  6,570   (31)  7,882   342 
Provision for (reversal of) credit losses on unfunded loan commitments 154   (65)  55   (68)
(Reversal of) provision for credit losses on investments  (2)  31   (22)  58 
Non-interest income  680   297   3,459   5,201 
Non-interest expense  10,200   5,483   29,408   25,050 
(Reversal of) provision for income taxes  (1,398)  807   (195)  4,459 
Net (loss) income $(7,142) $1,901  $(4,193) $10,822 
         
Selected per Common Share Data:        
Basic (loss) earnings per common share $(1.06) $0.28  $(0.62) $1.62 
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share $(1.06) $0.28  $(0.62) $1.62 
Dividend per share $-  $0.12  $0.28  $0.48 
Book value per common share (1) $13.53  $14.40  $13.53  $14.40 
         
Selected Balance Sheet Data:         
Assets $1,067,094  $1,122,508  $1,067,094  $1,122,508 
Loans, net  905,075   938,626   905,075   938,626 
Deposits  962,562   1,009,693   962,562   1,009,693 
Average assets  1,098,885   1,123,057   1,091,045   1,142,790 
Average earning assets  1,064,872   1,089,808   1,058,766   1,110,801 
Average shareholders' equity  101,307   94,096   99,080   93,621 
Nonperforming loans  27,754   44,206   27,754   44,206 
Other real estate owned  4,437   -   -   - 
Total nonperforming assets  32,191   44,206   32,191   44,206 
         
Selected Ratios:        
(Loss) return on average assets (2)  -2.59%  0.67%  -0.38%  0.95%
(Loss) return on average shareholders' equity (2)  -28.05%  8.02%  -4.23%  11.56%
Efficiency ratio (3)  121.78%  67.47%  89.31%  61.60%
Net interest margin (2)  2.88%  2.85%  2.78%  3.19%
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio  10.14%  9.90%  10.14%  9.90%
Tier 1 capital ratio  10.14%  9.90%  10.14%  9.90%
Total capital ratio  11.89%  11.75%  11.89%  11.75%
Tier 1 leverage ratio  8.87%  8.85%  8.87%  8.85%
Common dividend payout ratio (4)  0.00%  42.63%  -45.20%  30.05%
Average shareholders' equity to average assets  9.22%  8.38%  9.08%  8.19%
Nonperforming loans to total loans  3.02%  4.63%  3.02%  4.63%
Nonperforming assets to total assets  3.02%  3.94%  3.02%  3.94%
Allowance for credit losses to total loans  1.49%  1.60%  1.49%  1.60%
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans  49.34%  34.43%  49.34%  34.43%
     
(1) Total shareholders' equity divided by total common shares outstanding.    
(2) Annualized.    
(3) Non-interest expenses to net interest and non-interest income, net of securities gains.      
(4) Common dividends divided by net (loss) income available for common shareholders.    
     

FAQ

What caused Summit State Bank (SSBI) to revise its Q4 2024 earnings?

SSBI revised earnings due to a $693,000 real estate valuation adjustment, $146,000 increase in unfunded loan reserves, and $76,000 credit loss provision reversal, resulting from new appraisals and CECL model adoption.

How much did Summit State Bank (SSBI) lose in Q4 2024?

SSBI reported a revised Q4 2024 net loss of $7.142 million ($1.06 loss per share), compared to the previously reported loss of $6.605 million.

What is SSBI's plan to reduce non-performing loans in 2025?

SSBI expects to reduce non-performing loans by $18.187 million in H1 2025 through loan payoffs from collateral sales currently under contract.

Why did Summit State Bank (SSBI) suspend dividends for Q1 2025?

SSBI suspended Q1 2025 dividends to build capital, increase liquidity, and position the bank to create long-term shareholder value.

What is Summit State Bank's (SSBI) current capital position?

SSBI maintains a Tier 1 Leverage ratio of 8.87%, above the 5% minimum required to be considered well-capitalized for regulatory purposes.
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