Earnings Release – Redwood Capital Bancorp – Third Quarter, 2024

By: Redwood Capital Bancorp via Business Wire

October 30, 2024 at 09:03 AM EDT

Company Reports Continued Strong Excess Liquidity

On October 30, 2024, REDWOOD CAPITAL BANCORP (the company), (OTCQX:RWCB), the only locally owned and operated community bank holding company in Humboldt County, announced unaudited financial results for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2024. Redwood Capital Bank (the bank), the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, reported consistent earnings.

John Dalby, President and CEO commented, “During the third quarter 2024, Redwood Capital Bank experienced deposit growth of $16.8 million, adding to its already strong liquidity position. As a practice, the bank has sold-off excess liquidity through IntraFi. As of September 30, 2024, these sold deposits exceeded $67 million. In addition to our strong liquidity position, Redwood Capital Bank (the bank) continues to grow its robust capital position boasting a Leverage Capital Ratio of 12.50% and Tangible Capital Ratio of 11.51% The loan portfolio declined $2.3 million during the third quarter, but is performing well with zero losses year-to-date. Third quarter 2024 saw the company’s strongest earnings quarter for the year. Year-to-date earnings per share stands at $2.08. Overall, the company is financially well positioned for the future.”

The company’s total assets as of September 30, 2024, were $534 million. Total deposits stood at $470.5 million as of September 30, 2024. Total loans as of September 30, 2024, net of unearned income, were $380.9 million. Net income for the third quarter 2024 was strong at $1,373,000. Net interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, totaled $4,662,000 and $13,653,000 respectively. The company also reported net income for the first nine months of 2024 of $4,076,000. Book value per common share, a common measurement of shareholder value, was $25.95 as of September 30, 2024.

Additionally, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on November 13, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 28, 2024. The dividend is equivalent to an annual rate of $0.32 per share or 1.42%, based upon a market price of $22.50 per common share. CEO Dalby explained, “A consistent dividend remains a top priority of the Board of Directors and management, along with continued growth in shareholder value.”

For more information regarding Redwood Capital Bancorp, please visit our website at www.redwoodcapitalbank.com, contact Renee Byers, CFO, at (707) 444-9849, or stop by our headquarters and main office at 402 “G” Street, Eureka, CA 95501. Redwood Capital Bancorp (OTCQX:RWCB) trades on the OTCQX Best Market. Companies meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, demonstrate compliance with U.S. securities laws and have a professional third-party sponsor introduction. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties may include but are not necessarily limited to fluctuations in interest rates, inflation, government regulations and general economic conditions, and competition within the business areas in which the bank is conducting its operations, including the real estate market in California and other factors beyond the bank’s control. Such risks and uncertainties could cause results for subsequent interim periods or for the entire year to differ materially from those indicated. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s view only as of the date hereof. The bank undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Redwood Capital Bancorp
Selected Consolidated Financial Results - Unaudited
(In Thousands - except share data)


	Period Ended				%
	9/30/2024		6/30/2024		Change

Balance Sheet Data (at period end)
Total assets	$	534,174	$	520,378	3	%
Total deposits		470,547		460,814	2	%
Total loans (net)		380,926		383,123	-1	%
Common equity		50,868		47,847	6	%
Common shares outstanding		1,960,374		1,960,374	0	%

Summary of Operations (Current Quarter)
Interest income		6,065		5,684	7	%
Interest expense		1,403		1,343	4	%
Net Interest Income		4,662		4,341	7	%
Non-interest income		882		908	-3	%
Non-interest expense		3,495		3,411	2	%
Net Income before provision		2,049		1,838	11	%
Provision for loan losses		151		46	228	%
Income before taxes		1,898		1,792	6	%
Income taxes		525		456	15	%
Net Income		1,373		1,336	3	%
Earnings per share (fully diluted)	$	0.70	$	0.68	3	%
Book value per common share	$	25.95	$	24.41	6	%


	Period Ended				%
	9/30/2024		9/30/2023		Change

Balance Sheet Data (at period end)
Total assets	$	534,174	$	512,380	4	%
Total deposits		470,547		459,433	2	%
Total loans (net)		380,926		386,390	-1	%
Common equity		50,868		41,851	22	%
Common shares outstanding		1,960,374		1,939,192	1	%

Summary of Operations (Current Quarter)
Interest income		6,065		5,512	10	%
Interest expense		1,403		573	145	%
Net Interest Income		4,662		4,939	-6	%
Non-interest income		882		1,267	-30	%
Non-interest expense		3,495		3,479	0	%
Net Income before provision		2,049		2,727	-25	%
Provision for loan losses		151		7	100	%
Income before taxes		1,898		2,720	-30	%
Income taxes		525		773	-32	%
Net Income		1,373		1,947	-29	%
Earnings per share (fully diluted)	$	0.70	$	1.00	-30	%
Book value per common share	$	25.95	$	21.58	20	%

Summary of Operations (Year to Date)
Interest income		17,492		15,763	11	%
Interest expense		3,839		1,394	175	%
Net Interest Income		13,653		14,369	-5	%
Non-interest income		2,756		3,666	-25	%
Non-interest expense		10,560		10,402	2	%
Net Income before provision		5,849		7,633	-23	%
Provision for loan losses		271		58	367	%
Income before taxes		5,578		7,575	-26	%
Income taxes		1,502		2,092	-28	%
Net Income		4,076		5,482	-26	%
Earnings per share (fully diluted)	$	2.08	$	2.83	-26	%
Book value per common share	$	25.95	$	21.58	20	%