Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil EL&P Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Meta Financial Group, Inc.® Announces Results for 2022 Fiscal Second Quarter By: Meta Financial Group, Inc. via Business Wire April 28, 2022 at 16:10 PM EDT Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter Net Income of $49.3 million, or $1.66 Per Diluted Share Announces Name Change to Pathward Financial Meta Financial Group, Inc.® (Nasdaq: CASH) (“Meta” or the “Company”) reported net income of $49.3 million, or $1.66 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to net income of $59.1 million, or $1.84 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2021. During the quarter the Company recognized $2.8 million of pre-tax expenses related to rebranding efforts. Excluding the impact of the rebranding expenses, net of tax, the Company's adjusted net income for the quarter totaled $51.4 million, or $1.73 per share. See non-GAAP reconciliation table below. CEO Brett Pharr said, "Although our tax services and renewable energy investment tax credit products produced results below our expectations, the balance of our businesses performed well. Our commercial finance portfolio saw continued healthy loan growth from satisfying small and medium sized businesses’ robust demand for credit, and our Banking as a Service pipeline of opportunities remains strong.” “Last month, we announced our new corporate name, Pathward Financial. Pathward signifies our Company’s purpose to power financial inclusion for all by creating a path forward for individuals and businesses to meet their financial goals. The name reflects our dedication to removing the barriers that prevent millions of Americans from accessing the financial system and will serve as a constant reminder of our mission to meet the needs of the unbanked, underbanked, and underserved to help them achieve economic mobility,” Pharr added. Tax Season For the 2022 tax season, MetaBank originated $1.83 billion in refund advance loans compared to $1.79 billion during the 2021 tax season. The Company expects taxpayer advance volumes to return to more normalized levels in the 2023 tax season, absent further stimulus or additional changes to tax credit payments. During the second quarter of fiscal 2022, total tax services product revenue was $68.3 million, an increase of 2% compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Both total tax services product fee income and total tax services product expense were approximately flat compared to the prior year period. Net interest income on tax services loans increased $1.5 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the second quarter last year. Total tax services product income, net of losses and direct product expenses, increased 6% to $34.4 million from $32.6 million, when comparing the first six months of fiscal 2022 to the same period of the prior fiscal year. Business Development Highlights for the 2022 Fiscal Second Quarter On March 29, 2022, the Company announced it is changing its name to Pathward Financial, Inc.™, and its bank subsidiary, MetaBank®, N.A., will be changing its name to Pathward™, N.A. Certain changes will be made immediately, with a full transition to Pathward expected by the end of this calendar year, including the launch of a new brand identity and website. The Company will continue to serve its customers under existing brand names during the transition. The Company recognized $2.8 million of pre-tax expenses related to rebranding efforts during the second quarter of fiscal 2022. The Company continues to estimate total rebranding expenses will range between $15 million to $20 million. On April 27, 2022 Meta published its second annual ESG report. In addition to detailing the Company's community impact program and its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, it contains enhanced quantitative reporting, which will be used to measure progress. Financial Highlights for the 2022 Fiscal Second Quarter Total revenue for the second quarter was $193.6 million, an increase of $6.2 million, or 3%, compared to the same quarter in fiscal 2021, primarily driven by an increase in interest income, partially offset by a reduction in noninterest income. Net interest income for the second quarter was $83.8 million, an increase of $10.0 million compared to $73.9 million in the second quarter last year. Net interest margin ("NIM") increased to 4.80% for the second quarter from 3.07% during the same period of last year. The prior year period was impacted by excess cash associated with the Company's participation in the U.S. Treasury Department's Economic Impact Program. Total gross loans and leases at March 31, 2022 increased $78.1 million, to $3.73 billion, or 2%,compared to March 31, 2021 and increased $43.5 million, or 1%, when compared to December 31, 2021. The increase compared to the prior year quarter was driven by growth across our loan portfolios, partially offset by the sale of all remaining community banking loans during the fiscal 2022 first quarter. The Company originated$1.3 million in aggregate principal of renewable energy loan financing for the second quarter of fiscal 2022, resulting in $0.3 million in total net investment tax credits. The Company repurchased 736,198 shares of its common stock at an average price of $57.01, in the second fiscal quarter and has 4,868,177 shares available for repurchase under the common stock share repurchase program announced during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021. On March 24, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved the redemption at par of $75.0 million of the 5.75% fixed to floating rate note due August 15, 2026. The redemption date is set for May 15, 2022. Net Interest Income Net interest income for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 was $83.8 million, an increase of 13% from the same quarter in fiscal 2021. The increase was mainly attributable to an improved earning asset mix, together with increased loan balances. The second quarter average outstanding balance of loans and leases increased $124.1 million compared to the same quarter of the prior year, primarily due to increases in our core loan and lease portfolios, partially offset by the sale of the remaining community bank portfolio. The Company’s average interest-earning assets for the second quarter decreased by $2.69 billion to $7.08 billion compared with the same quarter in fiscal 2021, primarily due to a reduction in cash balances as a result of high cash levels during the prior year period related to the Company's participation in government stimulus programs. The decrease in interest-earnings assets was partially offset by growth in total investments and total loans and leases. Fiscal 2022 second quarter NIM increased to 4.80% from 3.07% in the second quarter of last year. The overall reported tax-equivalent yield (“TEY”) on average earning asset yields increased 174 basis points to 4.89% compared to the prior year quarter, primarily driven by a decrease in lower-yielding cash balances. Growth in loan and lease and investment securities balances also contributed to the year-over-year TEY increase. The yield on the loan and lease portfolio was 7.22% compared to 6.74% for the comparable period last year and the TEY on the securities portfolio was 1.83% compared to 1.78% over that same period. The Company's cost of funds for all deposits and borrowings averaged 0.08% during the fiscal 2022 second quarter, the same as the prior year quarter. The Company's overall cost of deposits was 0.01% in the fiscal second quarter of 2022, compared to 0.02% in the same quarter last year. Noninterest Income Fiscal 2022 second quarter noninterest income decreased to $109.8 million, compared to $113.5 million for the same period of the prior year. The decrease was driven by a reduction in payments fee income of $3.6 million and a net loss on our MoneyLion investment of $1.3 million, partially offset by an increase in rental income of $1.5 million. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, the Company sold the entirety of its equity investment in MoneyLion, recognizing a net loss of $1.3 million during the current period. Following the completion of MoneyLion's de-SPAC process and listing on the New York Stock Exchange on September 22, 2021, the Company recognized a cumulative loss of approximately $0.4 million on the investment dating back to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021. The Company continues to be a strategic BaaS provider to MoneyLion. Noninterest Expense Noninterest expense increased 7% to $103.2 million for the fiscal 2022 second quarter, from $96.0 million for the same quarter last year. The increase in expense was primarily driven by an increase in consulting expense, software expense, operating lease equipment depreciation and compensation expense. Compensation expense for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 includes $0.9 million of separation-related expenses. When comparing the fiscal 2022 second quarter to the first quarter of 2022, noninterest expense increased by $20.7 million. Of the $2.8 million in rebranding expenses the Company incurred during the quarter, $2.0 million is recognized in other expense and $0.8 million is related to legal and consulting expense. Income Tax Expense The Company recorded income tax expense of $8.0 million, representing an effective tax rate of 13.8%, for the fiscal 2022 second quarter, compared to $1.1 million, representing an effective tax rate of 1.9%, for the second quarter last year. The current quarter increase in income tax expense was primarily due to a reduction in renewable energy investment tax credit lending volume compared to the prior year period. The Company originated $1.3 million in solar leases during the fiscal 2022 second quarter, compared to $20.0 million in last year's second quarter. Investment tax credits related to solar leases are recognized ratably based on income throughout each fiscal year. For the six months ended March 31, 2022, the Company originated $22.5 million in solar leases, compared to $58.5 million for the comparable prior year period. The timing and impact of future solar tax credits are expected to vary from period to period, and Meta intends to undertake only those tax credit opportunities that meet the Company's underwriting and return criteria. Investments, Loans and Leases (dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Total investments $ 2,090,765 $ 1,833,733 $ 1,921,568 $ 1,981,852 $ 1,552,892 Loans held for sale Consumer credit products 23,670 20,728 23,111 12,582 6,233 SBA/USDA 7,740 15,454 33,083 57,208 61,402 Community bank — — — 18,115 — Total loans held for sale 31,410 36,182 56,194 87,905 67,635 Term lending 1,111,076 1,038,378 961,019 920,279 891,414 Asset based lending 382,355 337,236 300,225 263,237 248,735 Factoring 394,865 402,972 363,670 320,629 277,612 Lease financing 235,397 245,315 266,050 282,940 308,169 Insurance premium finance 403,681 385,473 428,867 417,652 344,841 SBA/USDA 214,195 209,521 247,756 263,709 331,917 Other commercial finance 173,260 178,853 157,908 118,081 103,234 Commercial finance 2,914,829 2,797,748 2,725,495 2,586,527 2,505,922 Consumer credit products 171,847 173,343 129,251 105,440 104,842 Other consumer finance 111,922 144,412 123,606 122,316 130,822 Consumer finance 283,769 317,755 252,857 227,756 235,664 Tax services 85,999 100,272 10,405 41,268 225,921 Warehouse finance 441,496 466,831 419,926 335,704 332,456 Community banking — — 199,132 303,984 348,065 Total loans and leases 3,726,093 3,682,606 3,607,815 3,495,239 3,648,028 Net deferred loan origination costs 4,097 1,655 1,748 1,431 9,503 Total gross loans and leases 3,730,190 3,684,261 3,609,563 3,496,670 3,657,531 Allowance for credit losses (88,552 ) (67,623 ) (68,281 ) (91,208 ) (98,892 ) Total loans and leases, net $ 3,641,638 $ 3,616,638 $ 3,541,282 $ 3,405,462 $ 3,558,639 The Company's investment security balances at March 31, 2022 totaled $2.09 billion, as compared to $1.83 billion at December 31, 2021 and $1.55 billion at March 31, 2021. Total gross loans and leases totaled $3.73 billion at March 31, 2022, as compared to $3.68 billion at December 31, 2021 and $3.66 billion at March 31, 2021. The primary driver for the increase on a linked quarter basis was commercial finance loans. The year-over-year increase was primarily driven by increases within commercial finance, warehouse finance, and consumer finance, partially offset by a reduction in tax services loans and the sale of all remaining community bank loans. Commercial finance loans, which comprised 78% of the Company's gross loan and lease portfolio, totaled $2.91 billion at March 31, 2022, reflecting growth of $117.1 million, or 4%, from December 31, 2021 and $408.9 million, or 16%, from March 31, 2021. As of March 31, 2022, the Company had 164 loans outstanding with total loan balances of $43.0 million originated as part of the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP"), compared with 275 loans outstanding with total loan balances of $63.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2021. In total, approximately 85% of the PPP loan balances were forgiven through March 31, 2022. Asset Quality The Company’s allowance for credit losses ("ACL") totaled $88.6 million at March 31, 2022, an increase compared to $67.6 million at December 31, 2021 and a decrease from $98.9 million at March 31, 2021. The increase in the ACL at March 31, 2022, when compared to December 31, 2021, was primarily due to the seasonal tax services loan portfolio, which increased $29.2 million during the fiscal 2022 second quarter. The $10.3 million year-over-year decrease in the ACL was primarily driven by a $14.0 million decrease attributable to the disposition of the community banking portfolio, along with a $2.1 million decrease in the consumer finance portfolio. These decreases were partially offset by a $4.0 million increase within the commercial finance portfolio and a $1.6 million increase within the tax services portfolio. The following table presents the Company's ACL as a percentage of its total loans and leases. As of the Period Ended (Unaudited) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Commercial finance 1.66 % 2.04 % 1.77 % 1.73 % 1.77 % Consumer finance 3.18 % 2.70 % 2.91 % 3.80 % 4.70 % Tax services 35.76 % 1.60 % 0.02 % 58.99 % 12.90 % Warehouse finance 0.10 % 0.10 % 0.10 % 0.10 % 0.10 % Community banking — % — % 6.16 % 4.36 % 4.03 % Total loans and leases 2.38 % 1.84 % 1.89 % 2.61 % 2.71 % Total loans and leases excluding tax services 1.59 % 1.84 % 1.90 % 1.94 % 2.04 % The Company's ACL as a percentage of total loans and leases increased to 2.38% at March 31, 2022 from 1.84% at December 31, 2021. The increase in the total loans and leases coverage ratio was primarily driven by the seasonal tax services loan portfolio. The coverage ratio for the commercial finance portfolio decreased compared to the December 31, 2021 quarter due to reduction of specific reserves on two individually evaluated loan relationships. The Company expects to continue to diligently monitor the ACL and adjust as necessary in future periods to maintain an appropriate and supportable level. Activity in the allowance for credit losses for the periods presented was as follows. (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 March 31, 2021 March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021 Beginning balance $ 67,623 $ 68,281 $ 72,389 $ 68,281 $ 56,188 Adoption of CECL accounting standard — — — — 12,773 Provision (reversal of) - tax services loans 28,972 (714 ) 27,680 28,259 28,134 Provision - all other loans and leases 3,183 1,184 2,519 4,368 8,329 Charge-offs - tax services loans — (254 ) — (254 ) — Charge-offs - all other loans and leases (12,415 ) (4,605 ) (4,248 ) (17,021 ) (9,923 ) Recoveries - tax services loans 184 2,567 54 2,750 1,010 Recoveries - all other loans and leases 1,005 1,164 498 2,169 2,381 Ending balance $ 88,552 $ 67,623 $ 98,892 $ 88,552 $ 98,892 The Company recognized a provision for credit losses of $32.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to $30.3 million for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. Net charge-offs were $11.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to $3.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. Net charge-offs attributable to the commercial finance portfolio for the quarter were $10.7 million and net charge-offs attributable to the consumer finance portfolio were $0.7 million. The Company's past due loans and leases were as follows for the periods presented. As of March 31, 2022 Accruing and Nonaccruing Loans and Leases Nonperforming Loans and Leases (Dollars in thousands) 30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due > 89 Days Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Loans and Leases Receivable > 89 Days Past Due and Accruing Nonaccrual Balance Total Loans held for sale $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 31,410 $ 31,410 $ — $ — $ — Commercial finance 24,631 2,574 11,994 39,199 2,875,630 2,914,829 5,701 25,327 31,028 Consumer finance 5,829 5,475 4,814 16,118 267,651 283,769 4,814 — 4,814 Tax services 830 — — 830 85,169 85,999 — — — Warehouse finance — — — — 441,496 441,496 — — — Total loans and leases held for investment 31,290 8,049 16,808 56,147 3,669,946 3,726,093 10,515 25,327 35,842 Total loans and leases $ 31,290 $ 8,049 $ 16,808 $ 56,147 $ 3,701,356 $ 3,757,503 $ 10,515 $ 25,327 $ 35,842 As of December 31, 2021 Accruing and Nonaccruing Loans and Leases Nonperforming Loans and Leases (Dollars in thousands) 30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due > 89 Days Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Loans and Leases Receivable > 89 Days Past Due and Accruing Nonaccrual Balance Total Loans held for sale $ 9 $ 2 $ — $ 11 $ 36,171 $ 36,182 $ — $ — $ — Commercial finance 41,473 8,539 7,568 57,580 2,740,168 2,797,748 3,896 37,760 41,656 Consumer finance 4,880 2,277 1,534 8,691 309,064 317,755 1,534 — 1,534 Tax services — — — — 100,272 100,272 — — — Warehouse finance — — — — 466,831 466,831 — — — Total loans and leases held for investment 46,353 10,816 9,102 66,271 3,616,335 3,682,606 5,430 37,760 43,190 Total loans and leases $ 46,362 $ 10,818 $ 9,102 $ 66,282 $ 3,652,506 $ 3,718,788 $ 5,430 $ 37,760 $ 43,190 The Company's nonperforming assets at March 31, 2022 were $38.3 million, representing 0.56% of total assets, compared to $44.3 million, or 0.58% of total assets at December 31, 2021 and $46.7 million, or 0.48% of total assets at March 31, 2021. The decrease in the nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets at March 31, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021, was primarily driven by a decrease in nonperforming assets in the commercial finance portfolio, partially offset by an increase within the consumer finance portfolio. When comparing the current period to the same period of the prior year, the decrease in nonperforming assets was due to a decrease in nonperforming assets in the community bank portfolio, partially offset by an increase in nonperforming assets in the commercial and consumer finance portfolios. The Company's nonperforming loans and leases at March 31, 2022, were $35.8 million, representing 0.95% of total gross loans and leases, compared to $43.2 million, or 1.16% of total gross loans and leases at December 31, 2021 and $43.5 million, or 1.17% of total gross loans and leases at March 31, 2021. The decreases are related to the aforementioned decrease in nonperforming assets in the community bank portfolio, partially offset by an increase in nonperforming assets in the commercial and consumer finance portfolios. The Company has various portfolios of consumer lending and tax services loans that present unique risks that are statistically managed. Due to the unique risks associated with these portfolios, the Company monitors other credit quality indicators in their evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses on these portfolios, and as such, these loans are not included in the asset classification table below. The Company's loans and leases held for investment by asset classification were as follows for the periods presented. Asset Classification (Dollars in thousands) Pass Watch Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Total As of March 31, 2022 Commercial finance $ 2,171,206 $ 430,240 $ 141,497 $ 167,882 $ 4,004 $ 2,914,829 Warehouse finance 441,496 — — — — 441,496 Total loans and leases $ 2,612,702 $ 430,240 $ 141,497 $ 167,882 $ 4,004 $ 3,356,325 Asset Classification (Dollars in thousands) Pass Watch Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Total As of December 31, 2021 Commercial finance $ 2,084,835 $ 355,431 $ 161,301 $ 176,258 $ 19,923 $ 2,797,748 Warehouse finance 466,831 — — — — 466,831 Total loans and leases $ 2,551,666 $ 355,431 $ 161,301 $ 176,258 $ 19,923 $ 3,264,579 Deposits, Borrowings and Other Liabilities Total average deposits for the fiscal 2022 second quarter decreased by $2.89 billion to $6.68 billion compared to the same period in fiscal 2021. The decrease in average deposits was primarily due to a decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits of $2.66 billion, and to a lesser extent decreases within time and wholesale deposits, partially offset by increases in money market and savings deposits. The average balance of total deposits and interest-bearing liabilities was $6.87 billion for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, compared to $9.66 billion for the same period in the prior fiscal year, representing a decrease of 29%. Total end-of-period deposits decreased 33% to $5.83 billion at March 31, 2022, compared to $8.64 billion at March 31, 2021. The decrease in end-of-period deposits was primarily driven by a decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits of $2.32 billion and a decrease in wholesale deposits of $94.1 million. The decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits was driven by government stimulus-related dollars loaded on various partner cards during the prior year period. As of March 31, 2022, the Company managed $1.85 billion of customer deposits at other banks in its capacity as custodian. Regulatory Capital The Company and MetaBank remained above the federal regulatory minimum capital requirements at March 31, 2022, continued to be classified as well-capitalized, and in good standing with the regulatory agencies. Regulatory capital ratios of the Company and the Bank are stated in the table below. The decrease in Tier 1 leverage capital ratio for the period is the result of higher quarterly average assets related to its seasonal tax business. The MetaBank Tier 1 leverage capital ratio using end of period assets of 8.94% better reflects the expected capital position post tax season. See non-GAAP reconciliation table below. Regulatory Capital is not affected by the unrealized loss on accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). The securities portfolio is made up of nearly all amortizing securities that should provide consistent cash flow and is not expected to require sales to realize the losses to fund future loan growth. The tables below include certain non-GAAP financial measures that are used by investors, analysts and bank regulatory agencies to assess the capital position of financial services companies. Management reviews these measures along with other measures of capital as part of its financial analysis. As of the Periods Indicated March 31, 2022(1) December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Company Tier 1 leverage capital ratio 6.80 % 7.39 % 7.67 % 6.85 % 4.75 % Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 11.26 % 10.88 % 12.12 % 12.76 % 11.29 % Tier 1 capital ratio 11.58 % 11.20 % 12.46 % 13.11 % 11.63 % Total capital ratio 14.16 % 13.80 % 15.45 % 16.18 % 14.65 % MetaBank Tier 1 leverage ratio 7.79 % 8.52 % 8.69 % 7.83 % 5.47 % Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 13.26 % 12.90 % 14.11 % 14.94 % 13.39 % Tier 1 capital ratio 13.26 % 12.91 % 14.13 % 14.96 % 13.40 % Total capital ratio 14.52 % 14.16 % 15.38 % 16.22 % 14.66 % (1) March 31, 2022 percentages are preliminary pending completion and filing of the Company's regulatory reports. Regulatory capital ratios for periods presented reflect the Company's election of the five-year CECL transition for regulatory capital purposes. The following table provides the non-GAAP financial measures used to compute certain of the ratios included in the table above, as well as a reconciliation of such non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measure in accordance with GAAP: Standardized Approach(1) (Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Total stockholders' equity $ 763,406 $ 826,157 $ 871,884 $ 876,633 $ 835,258 Adjustments: LESS: Goodwill, net of associated deferred tax liabilities 299,983 300,382 300,780 301,179 301,602 LESS: Certain other intangible assets 30,007 32,294 33,572 35,100 36,779 LESS: Net deferred tax assets from operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards 13,404 19,805 22,801 17,753 19,306 LESS: Net unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities (69,838 ) 403 7,344 14,750 12,458 LESS: Noncontrolling interest 322 642 1,155 1,490 1,092 ADD: Adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 13,387 6,527 8,202 13,913 10,439 Common Equity Tier 1(1) 502,915 479,158 514,434 520,274 474,460 Long-term borrowings and other instruments qualifying as Tier 1 13,661 13,661 13,661 13,661 13,661 Tier 1 minority interest not included in common equity Tier 1 capital 208 444 747 932 690 Total Tier 1 capital 516,784 493,263 528,842 534,867 488,811 Allowance for credit losses 56,051 55,125 53,159 51,317 53,232 Subordinated debentures (net of issuance costs) 59,256 59,220 73,980 73,936 73,892 Total capital $ 632,091 $ 607,608 $ 655,981 $ 660,119 $ 615,935 (1) Capital ratios were determined using the Basel III capital rules that became effective on January 1, 2015. Basel III revised the definition of capital, increased minimum capital ratios, and introduced a minimum CET1 ratio; those changes were fully phased in through the end of calendar year 2021. The following table provides a reconciliation of tangible common equity and tangible common equity excluding AOCI, each of which is used in calculating tangible book value data, to Total Stockholders' Equity. Each of tangible common equity and tangible common equity excluding AOCI is a non-GAAP financial measure that is commonly used within the banking industry. March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Total stockholders' equity $ 763,406 $ 826,157 $ 871,884 $ 876,633 $ 835,258 Less: Goodwill 309,505 309,505 309,505 309,505 309,505 Less: Intangible assets 29,290 31,661 33,148 34,898 36,903 Tangible common equity 424,611 484,991 529,231 532,230 488,850 Less: AOCI (69,374 ) 724 7,599 15,222 12,809 Tangible common equity excluding AOCI $ 493,985 $ 484,267 $ 521,632 $ 517,008 $ 476,041 Conference Call The Company will host a conference call and earnings webcast at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on Thursday, April 28, 2022. The live webcast of the call can be accessed from Meta’s Investor Relations website at www.metafinancialgroup.com. Telephone participants may access the conference call by dialing 1-844-200-6205 (International: +1-929-526-1599) approximately 10 minutes prior to start time and reference access code 247026. A webcast replay will also be archived at www.metafinancialgroup.com for one year. Upcoming Investor Events B. Riley Institutional Investors Conference, May 25, 2022 | Los Angeles, CA Forward-Looking Statements The Company and MetaBank may from time to time make written or oral “forward-looking statements,” including statements contained in this press release, the Company’s filings with the SEC, the Company’s reports to stockholders, and in other communications by the Company and MetaBank, which are made in good faith by the Company pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “hope,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “could,” “future,” or the negative of those terms, or other words of similar meaning or similar expressions. You should carefully read statements that contain these words because they discuss our future expectations or state other “forward-looking” information. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and assumptions about future events, and include statements with respect to the Company’s beliefs, expectations, estimates, and intentions, which are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and are subject to change based on various factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual growth, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, performance and business prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Such statements address, among others, the following subjects: future operating results; expectations in connection with the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and related government actions on our business, our industry and the capital markets; customer retention; loan and other product demand; expectations concerning acquisitions and divestitures; new products and services, including those offered by Meta Payment Systems, Refund Advantage, EPS Financial and Specialty Consumer Services divisions; credit quality; the level of net charge-offs and the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses; technology; and the Company's employees. The following factors, among others, could cause the Company's financial performance and results of operations to differ materially from the expectations, estimates, and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements: maintaining our executive management team; expected growth opportunities may not be realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the potential adverse effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and any governmental or societal responses thereto, or other unusual and infrequently occurring events, including the impact on financial markets from geopolitical conflicts such as the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine; successfully completing our announced rebranding and our ability to achieve brand recognition for Pathward equal to or greater than we currently enjoy for MetaBank; changes in trade, monetary, and fiscal policies and laws, including actual changes in interest rates and the Fed Funds rate; changes in tax laws; the strength of the United States' economy, and the local economies in which the Company operates; inflation, market, and monetary fluctuations; the timely and efficient development of new products and services offered by the Company or its strategic partners, as well as risks (including reputational and litigation) attendant thereto, and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users; MetaBank's ability to maintain its Durbin Amendment exemption; the risks of dealing with or utilizing third parties, including, in connection with the Company’s prepaid card and tax refund advance businesses, the risk of reduced volume of refund advance loans as a result of reduced customer demand for or usage of Meta’s strategic partners’ refund advance products; our relationship with, and any actions which may be initiated by, our regulators; changes in financial services laws and regulations, including laws and regulations relating to the tax refund industry and the insurance premium finance industry; technological changes, including, but not limited to, the protection of our electronic systems and information; the impact of acquisitions and divestitures; litigation risk; the growth of the Company’s business, as well as expenses related thereto; continued maintenance by MetaBank of its status as a well-capitalized institution; changes in consumer spending and saving habits; losses from fraudulent or illegal activity; technological risks and developments and cyber threats, attacks, or events; and the success of the Company at maintaining its high quality asset level and managing and collecting assets of borrowers in default should problem assets increase. The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. Additional discussions of factors affecting the Company’s business and prospects are reflected under the caption “Risk Factors” and in other sections of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Company’s fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, and in other filings made with the SEC. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company or its subsidiaries, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances, or future events or for any other reason. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited) (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 237,680 $ 1,230,100 $ 314,019 $ 720,243 $ 3,724,242 Securities available for sale, at fair value 2,043,478 1,782,739 1,864,899 1,917,605 1,480,780 Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost 47,287 50,994 56,669 64,247 72,112 Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at cost 28,812 28,400 28,400 28,433 28,433 Loans held for sale 31,410 36,182 56,194 87,905 67,635 Loans and leases 3,730,190 3,684,261 3,609,563 3,496,670 3,657,531 Allowance for credit losses (88,552 ) (67,623 ) (68,281 ) (91,208 ) (98,892 ) Accrued interest receivable 19,115 17,240 16,254 16,230 17,429 Premises, furniture, and equipment, net 43,167 44,130 44,888 44,107 41,510 Rental equipment, net 213,033 234,693 213,116 211,368 211,397 Foreclosed real estate and repossessed assets, net 112 298 2,077 1,204 1,483 Goodwill and intangible assets 338,795 341,166 342,653 344,403 346,408 Prepaid assets 15,264 17,007 10,513 7,482 10,201 Other assets 227,448 210,071 199,686 203,123 229,854 Total assets $ 6,887,239 $ 7,609,658 $ 6,690,650 $ 7,051,812 $ 9,790,123 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits 5,829,886 6,525,569 5,514,971 5,888,871 8,642,413 Long-term borrowings 91,386 92,274 92,834 93,634 95,336 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 202,561 165,658 210,961 192,674 217,116 Total liabilities 6,123,833 6,783,501 5,818,766 6,175,179 8,954,865 STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Preferred stock — — — — — Common stock, $.01 par value 294 301 317 319 319 Common stock, Nonvoting, $.01 par value — — — — — Additional paid-in capital 612,917 610,816 604,484 602,720 601,222 Retained earnings 223,760 217,992 259,189 262,578 225,471 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (69,374 ) 724 7,599 15,222 12,809 Treasury stock, at cost (4,513 ) (4,318 ) (860 ) (5,696 ) (5,655 ) Total equity attributable to parent 763,084 825,515 870,729 875,143 834,166 Noncontrolling interest 322 642 1,155 1,490 1,092 Total stockholders’ equity 763,406 826,157 871,884 876,633 835,258 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 6,887,239 $ 7,609,658 $ 6,690,650 $ 7,051,812 $ 9,790,123 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 March 31, 2021 March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021 Interest and dividend income: Loans and leases, including fees $ 75,540 $ 65,035 $ 68,472 $ 140,575 $ 130,128 Mortgage-backed securities 5,446 3,864 2,608 9,310 4,730 Other investments 4,191 3,992 4,589 8,183 8,956 85,177 72,891 75,669 158,068 143,814 Interest expense: Deposits 165 141 445 306 1,241 FHLB advances and other borrowings 1,212 1,137 1,374 2,349 2,724 1,377 1,278 1,819 2,655 3,965 Net interest income 83,800 71,613 73,850 155,413 139,849 Provision for credit losses 32,302 186 30,290 32,488 36,379 Net interest income after provision for credit losses 51,498 71,427 43,560 122,925 103,470 Noninterest income: Refund transfer product fees 27,805 579 22,680 28,384 23,327 Tax advance product fees 39,299 1,233 44,562 40,532 46,522 Payments card and deposit fees 26,270 25,132 29,875 51,402 52,439 Other bank and deposit fees 250 237 133 487 370 Rental income 11,375 11,077 9,846 22,452 19,731 Gain on sale of securities 260 137 6 397 6 Gain on sale of trademarks — 50,000 — 50,000 — Gain (loss) on sale of other 626 (3,465 ) 2,133 (2,839 ) 4,981 Other income 3,881 1,661 4,218 5,542 11,532 Total noninterest income 109,766 86,591 113,453 196,357 158,908 Noninterest expense: Compensation and benefits 45,047 38,225 43,932 83,272 76,263 Refund transfer product expense 6,260 138 6,146 6,398 6,207 Tax advance product expense 2,002 183 2,189 2,185 2,559 Card processing 7,457 7,172 7,212 14,629 13,329 Occupancy and equipment expense 8,500 8,349 6,748 16,849 13,636 Operating lease equipment depreciation 8,737 8,449 7,419 17,185 15,000 Legal and consulting 9,347 6,208 6,045 15,555 11,292 Intangible amortization 2,169 1,488 2,757 3,657 4,770 Impairment expense — — 554 — 1,713 Other expense 13,641 12,224 12,969 25,866 23,777 Total noninterest expense 103,160 82,436 95,971 185,596 168,546 Income before income tax expense 58,104 75,582 61,042 133,686 93,832 Income tax expense 8,002 14,276 1,133 22,278 4,665 Net income before noncontrolling interest 50,102 61,306 59,909 111,408 89,167 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 851 (18 ) 843 833 2,064 Net income attributable to parent $ 49,251 $ 61,324 $ 59,066 $ 110,575 $ 87,103 Less: Allocation of Earnings to participating securities(1) 815 953 1,113 1,773 1,683 Net income attributable to common shareholders(1) 48,436 60,371 57,953 108,802 85,420 Earnings per common share: Basic $ 1.66 $ 2.00 $ 1.84 $ 3.66 $ 2.66 Diluted $ 1.66 $ 2.00 $ 1.84 $ 3.66 $ 2.65 Shares used in computing earnings per common share: Basic 29,212,301 30,238,621 31,520,505 29,731,797 32,158,994 Diluted 29,224,362 30,260,655 31,535,022 29,748,832 32,175,484 (1) Amounts presented are used in the two-class earnings per common share calculation. Average Balances, Interest Rates and Yields The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and in rates. Only the yield/rate reflects tax-equivalent adjustments. Nonaccruing loans and leases have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 (Dollars in thousands) Average Outstanding Balance Interest Earned / Paid Yield / Rate(1) Average Outstanding Balance Interest Earned / Paid Yield / Rate(1) Interest-earning assets: Cash and fed funds sold $ 810,857 $ 721 0.36 % $ 4,187,558 $ 1,090 0.11 % Mortgage-backed securities 1,184,377 5,446 1.86 % 543,256 2,607 1.95 % Tax exempt investment securities 189,213 903 2.45 % 297,299 1,132 1.96 % Asset-backed securities 370,671 1,142 1.25 % 389,406 1,290 1.34 % Other investment securities 282,655 1,425 2.05 % 230,168 1,077 1.90 % Total investments 2,026,916 8,916 1.83 % 1,460,129 6,106 1.78 % Commercial finance 2,852,147 48,872 6.95 % 2,471,694 46,299 7.60 % Consumer finance 331,033 7,892 9.67 % 255,625 6,968 11.06 % Tax services 594,166 11,599 7.92 % 714,789 6,544 3.71 % Warehouse finance 467,298 7,177 6.23 % 315,162 4,845 6.23 % Community banking — — — % 363,285 3,817 4.26 % Total loans and leases 4,244,644 75,540 7.22 % 4,120,555 68,473 6.74 % Total interest-earning assets $ 7,082,417 $ 85,177 4.89 % $ 9,768,242 $ 75,669 3.15 % Noninterest-earning assets 814,151 887,610 Total assets $ 7,896,568 $ 10,655,852 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing checking(2) $ 289 $ — 0.32 % $ 275,982 $ — — % Savings 82,902 6 0.03 % 77,562 4 0.02 % Money markets 102,473 53 0.21 % 56,352 42 0.30 % Time deposits 8,682 10 0.49 % 12,820 34 1.07 % Wholesale deposits 173,493 96 0.22 % 175,777 365 0.84 % Total interest-bearing deposits 367,839 165 0.18 % 598,493 445 0.30 % Overnight fed funds purchased 95,700 62 0.26 % — — — % Subordinated debentures 74,040 1,002 5.49 % 73,864 1,147 6.30 % Other borrowings 17,874 148 3.35 % 22,377 227 4.12 % Total borrowings 187,614 1,212 2.62 % 96,241 1,374 5.79 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 555,453 1,377 1.01 % 694,734 1,819 1.06 % Noninterest-bearing deposits 6,311,583 — — % 8,967,067 — — % Total deposits and interest-bearing liabilities $ 6,867,036 $ 1,377 0.08 % $ 9,661,801 $ 1,819 0.08 % Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 213,982 177,372 Total liabilities 7,081,018 9,839,173 Shareholders' equity 815,550 816,679 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 7,896,568 $ 10,655,852 Net interest income and net interest rate spread including noninterest-bearing deposits $ 83,800 4.81 % $ 73,850 3.08 % Net interest margin 4.80 % 3.07 % Tax-equivalent effect 0.01 % 0.01 % Net interest margin, tax-equivalent(3) 4.81 % 3.08 % (1) Tax rate used to arrive at the TEY for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was 21%. (2) At March 31, 2021, $275.7 million of the total balance were interest-bearing deposits where interest expense was paid by a third party and not by the Company. On October 1, 2021, the Company reclassified the balances related to that program to noninterest bearing checking due to the product moving to noninterest bearing. (3) Net interest margin expressed on a fully-taxable-equivalent basis ("net interest margin, tax-equivalent") is a non-GAAP financial measure. The tax-equivalent adjustment to net interest income recognizes the estimated income tax savings when comparing taxable and tax-exempt assets and adjusting for federal and state exemption of interest income. The Company believes that it is a standard practice in the banking industry to present net interest margin expressed on a fully taxable equivalent basis and, accordingly, believes the presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure may be useful for peer comparison purposes. Selected Financial Information As of and For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Equity to total assets 11.08 % 10.86 % 13.03 % 12.43 % 8.53 % Book value per common share outstanding $ 26.00 $ 27.46 $ 27.53 $ 27.46 $ 26.16 Tangible book value per common share outstanding $ 14.46 $ 16.12 $ 16.71 $ 16.67 $ 15.31 Tangible book value per common share outstanding excluding AOCI $ 16.82 $ 16.10 $ 16.47 $ 16.20 $ 14.91 Common shares outstanding 29,362,844 30,080,717 31,669,952 31,919,780 31,926,008 Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.56 % 0.58 % 0.92 % 0.64 % 0.48 % Nonperforming loans and leases to total loans and leases 0.95 % 1.16 % 1.52 % 1.17 % 1.17 % Net interest margin 4.80 % 4.59 % 4.35 % 3.75 % 3.07 % Net interest margin, tax-equivalent 4.81 % 4.61 % 4.37 % 3.77 % 3.08 % Return on average assets 2.49 % 3.49 % 0.88 % 1.90 % 2.22 % Return on average equity 24.16 % 29.69 % 7.18 % 18.07 % 28.93 % Full-time equivalent employees 1,167 1,140 1,124 1,109 1,075 Non-GAAP Reconciliation Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share At and For the Three Months Ended At and For the Six Months Ended (Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 March 31, 2021 March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021 Net Income - GAAP $ 49,251 $ 61,324 $ 59,066 $ 110,575 $ 87,103 Less: Gain on sale of trademarks — 50,000 — 50,000 — Add: Rebranding expenses 2,819 3 — 2,822 — Add: Income tax effect resulting from gain on sale of trademarks and rebranding expenses (711 ) 12,593 — 11,882 — Adjusted net income $ 51,359 $ 23,920 $ 59,066 $ 75,279 $ 87,103 Less: Adjusted allocation of earnings to participating securities 850 372 1,113 1,207 1,683 Adjusted Net income attributable to common shareholders 50,509 23,548 57,953 74,072 85,420 Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding 29,224,362 30,260,655 31,535,022 29,748,832 32,175,484 Adjusted earnings per common share - diluted $ 1.73 $ 0.78 $ 1.84 $ 2.49 $ 2.65 Efficiency Ratio For the Last Twelve Months Ended (Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Noninterest expense: GAAP $ 360,733 $ 353,544 $ 343,683 $ 330,352 $ 320,070 Net interest income 294,555 284,605 278,991 272,837 266,499 Noninterest income 308,352 312,039 270,903 262,111 240,706 Total revenue: GAAP $ 602,907 $ 596,644 $ 549,894 $ 534,948 $ 507,205 Efficiency ratio 59.83 % 59.26 % 62.50 % 61.75 % 63.10 % Adjusted Efficiency Ratio Noninterest expense: GAAP $ 360,733 $ 353,544 $ 343,683 $ 330,352 $ 320,070 Less: Rebranding expenses 2,822 3 — — — Adjusted noninterest expense 357,911 353,541 343,683 330,352 320,070 Net interest income 294,555 284,605 278,991 272,837 266,499 Noninterest income 308,352 312,039 270,903 262,111 240,706 Less: Gain on sale of trademarks 50,000 50,000 — — — Total adjusted revenue $ 552,907 $ 546,644 $ 549,984 $ 534,948 $ 507,205 Adjusted efficiency ratio 64.73 % 64.67 % 62.50 % 61.75 % 63.10 % MetaBank Period-end Tier 1 Leverage (Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 Total stockholders' equity $ 853,001 Adjustments: LESS: Goodwill, net of associated deferred tax liabilities 299,983 LESS: Certain other intangible assets 30,007 LESS: Net deferred tax assets from operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards 13,404 LESS: Net unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities (69,838 ) LESS: Noncontrolling interest 322 ADD: Adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 13,386 Common Equity Tier 1(1) 592,509 Tier 1 minority interest not included in common equity Tier 1 capital 208 Total Tier 1 capital $ 592,717 Total Assets (Quarter Average) $ 7,901,915 ADD: Available for sale securities amortized cost 51,403 ADD: Deferred tax (12,948 ) ADD: Adoption of Accounting Standards Updated 2016-13 13,386 LESS: Deductions from CET1 343,394 Adjusted total assets $ 7,610,362 MetaBank Regulatory Tier 1 Leverage 7.79 % Total Assets (Period End) $ 6,891,342 ADD: Available for sale securities amortized cost 93,354 ADD: Deferred tax (23,516 ) ADD: Adoption of Accounting Standards Updated 2016-13 13,386 LESS: Deductions from CET1 343,394 Adjusted total assets $ 6,631,172 MetaBank Period-end Tier 1 Leverage 8.94 % About Meta Financial Group, Inc.® Meta Financial Group, Inc.® (Nasdaq: CASH) is a U.S.-based financial holding company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion for all™. Through our subsidiary, MetaBank®, N.A., we strive to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity across strategic service lines including Payments, Commercial Finance, and Consumer Solutions, which is comprised of tax services and consumer lending. These solutions are seamlessly integrated to provide end-to-end support to the individuals and businesses who are powering the everyone economy. On March 29, 2022, MetaBank announced it is changing its name to Pathward™, N.A., and Meta Financial Group, Inc. is changing its name to Pathward Financial, Inc.™. Meta Financial Group, Inc. will make certain changes immediately and fully transition to Pathward Financial, Inc.™ by the end of this calendar year. Learn more at MetaFinancialGroup.com. 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Meta Financial Group, Inc.® Announces Results for 2022 Fiscal Second Quarter By: Meta Financial Group, Inc. via Business Wire April 28, 2022 at 16:10 PM EDT Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter Net Income of $49.3 million, or $1.66 Per Diluted Share Announces Name Change to Pathward Financial Meta Financial Group, Inc.® (Nasdaq: CASH) (“Meta” or the “Company”) reported net income of $49.3 million, or $1.66 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to net income of $59.1 million, or $1.84 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2021. During the quarter the Company recognized $2.8 million of pre-tax expenses related to rebranding efforts. Excluding the impact of the rebranding expenses, net of tax, the Company's adjusted net income for the quarter totaled $51.4 million, or $1.73 per share. See non-GAAP reconciliation table below. CEO Brett Pharr said, "Although our tax services and renewable energy investment tax credit products produced results below our expectations, the balance of our businesses performed well. Our commercial finance portfolio saw continued healthy loan growth from satisfying small and medium sized businesses’ robust demand for credit, and our Banking as a Service pipeline of opportunities remains strong.” “Last month, we announced our new corporate name, Pathward Financial. Pathward signifies our Company’s purpose to power financial inclusion for all by creating a path forward for individuals and businesses to meet their financial goals. The name reflects our dedication to removing the barriers that prevent millions of Americans from accessing the financial system and will serve as a constant reminder of our mission to meet the needs of the unbanked, underbanked, and underserved to help them achieve economic mobility,” Pharr added. Tax Season For the 2022 tax season, MetaBank originated $1.83 billion in refund advance loans compared to $1.79 billion during the 2021 tax season. The Company expects taxpayer advance volumes to return to more normalized levels in the 2023 tax season, absent further stimulus or additional changes to tax credit payments. During the second quarter of fiscal 2022, total tax services product revenue was $68.3 million, an increase of 2% compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Both total tax services product fee income and total tax services product expense were approximately flat compared to the prior year period. Net interest income on tax services loans increased $1.5 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the second quarter last year. Total tax services product income, net of losses and direct product expenses, increased 6% to $34.4 million from $32.6 million, when comparing the first six months of fiscal 2022 to the same period of the prior fiscal year. Business Development Highlights for the 2022 Fiscal Second Quarter On March 29, 2022, the Company announced it is changing its name to Pathward Financial, Inc.™, and its bank subsidiary, MetaBank®, N.A., will be changing its name to Pathward™, N.A. Certain changes will be made immediately, with a full transition to Pathward expected by the end of this calendar year, including the launch of a new brand identity and website. The Company will continue to serve its customers under existing brand names during the transition. The Company recognized $2.8 million of pre-tax expenses related to rebranding efforts during the second quarter of fiscal 2022. The Company continues to estimate total rebranding expenses will range between $15 million to $20 million. On April 27, 2022 Meta published its second annual ESG report. In addition to detailing the Company's community impact program and its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, it contains enhanced quantitative reporting, which will be used to measure progress. Financial Highlights for the 2022 Fiscal Second Quarter Total revenue for the second quarter was $193.6 million, an increase of $6.2 million, or 3%, compared to the same quarter in fiscal 2021, primarily driven by an increase in interest income, partially offset by a reduction in noninterest income. Net interest income for the second quarter was $83.8 million, an increase of $10.0 million compared to $73.9 million in the second quarter last year. Net interest margin ("NIM") increased to 4.80% for the second quarter from 3.07% during the same period of last year. The prior year period was impacted by excess cash associated with the Company's participation in the U.S. Treasury Department's Economic Impact Program. Total gross loans and leases at March 31, 2022 increased $78.1 million, to $3.73 billion, or 2%,compared to March 31, 2021 and increased $43.5 million, or 1%, when compared to December 31, 2021. The increase compared to the prior year quarter was driven by growth across our loan portfolios, partially offset by the sale of all remaining community banking loans during the fiscal 2022 first quarter. The Company originated$1.3 million in aggregate principal of renewable energy loan financing for the second quarter of fiscal 2022, resulting in $0.3 million in total net investment tax credits. The Company repurchased 736,198 shares of its common stock at an average price of $57.01, in the second fiscal quarter and has 4,868,177 shares available for repurchase under the common stock share repurchase program announced during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021. On March 24, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved the redemption at par of $75.0 million of the 5.75% fixed to floating rate note due August 15, 2026. The redemption date is set for May 15, 2022. Net Interest Income Net interest income for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 was $83.8 million, an increase of 13% from the same quarter in fiscal 2021. The increase was mainly attributable to an improved earning asset mix, together with increased loan balances. The second quarter average outstanding balance of loans and leases increased $124.1 million compared to the same quarter of the prior year, primarily due to increases in our core loan and lease portfolios, partially offset by the sale of the remaining community bank portfolio. The Company’s average interest-earning assets for the second quarter decreased by $2.69 billion to $7.08 billion compared with the same quarter in fiscal 2021, primarily due to a reduction in cash balances as a result of high cash levels during the prior year period related to the Company's participation in government stimulus programs. The decrease in interest-earnings assets was partially offset by growth in total investments and total loans and leases. Fiscal 2022 second quarter NIM increased to 4.80% from 3.07% in the second quarter of last year. The overall reported tax-equivalent yield (“TEY”) on average earning asset yields increased 174 basis points to 4.89% compared to the prior year quarter, primarily driven by a decrease in lower-yielding cash balances. Growth in loan and lease and investment securities balances also contributed to the year-over-year TEY increase. The yield on the loan and lease portfolio was 7.22% compared to 6.74% for the comparable period last year and the TEY on the securities portfolio was 1.83% compared to 1.78% over that same period. The Company's cost of funds for all deposits and borrowings averaged 0.08% during the fiscal 2022 second quarter, the same as the prior year quarter. The Company's overall cost of deposits was 0.01% in the fiscal second quarter of 2022, compared to 0.02% in the same quarter last year. Noninterest Income Fiscal 2022 second quarter noninterest income decreased to $109.8 million, compared to $113.5 million for the same period of the prior year. The decrease was driven by a reduction in payments fee income of $3.6 million and a net loss on our MoneyLion investment of $1.3 million, partially offset by an increase in rental income of $1.5 million. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, the Company sold the entirety of its equity investment in MoneyLion, recognizing a net loss of $1.3 million during the current period. Following the completion of MoneyLion's de-SPAC process and listing on the New York Stock Exchange on September 22, 2021, the Company recognized a cumulative loss of approximately $0.4 million on the investment dating back to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021. The Company continues to be a strategic BaaS provider to MoneyLion. Noninterest Expense Noninterest expense increased 7% to $103.2 million for the fiscal 2022 second quarter, from $96.0 million for the same quarter last year. The increase in expense was primarily driven by an increase in consulting expense, software expense, operating lease equipment depreciation and compensation expense. Compensation expense for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 includes $0.9 million of separation-related expenses. When comparing the fiscal 2022 second quarter to the first quarter of 2022, noninterest expense increased by $20.7 million. Of the $2.8 million in rebranding expenses the Company incurred during the quarter, $2.0 million is recognized in other expense and $0.8 million is related to legal and consulting expense. Income Tax Expense The Company recorded income tax expense of $8.0 million, representing an effective tax rate of 13.8%, for the fiscal 2022 second quarter, compared to $1.1 million, representing an effective tax rate of 1.9%, for the second quarter last year. The current quarter increase in income tax expense was primarily due to a reduction in renewable energy investment tax credit lending volume compared to the prior year period. The Company originated $1.3 million in solar leases during the fiscal 2022 second quarter, compared to $20.0 million in last year's second quarter. Investment tax credits related to solar leases are recognized ratably based on income throughout each fiscal year. For the six months ended March 31, 2022, the Company originated $22.5 million in solar leases, compared to $58.5 million for the comparable prior year period. The timing and impact of future solar tax credits are expected to vary from period to period, and Meta intends to undertake only those tax credit opportunities that meet the Company's underwriting and return criteria. Investments, Loans and Leases (dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Total investments $ 2,090,765 $ 1,833,733 $ 1,921,568 $ 1,981,852 $ 1,552,892 Loans held for sale Consumer credit products 23,670 20,728 23,111 12,582 6,233 SBA/USDA 7,740 15,454 33,083 57,208 61,402 Community bank — — — 18,115 — Total loans held for sale 31,410 36,182 56,194 87,905 67,635 Term lending 1,111,076 1,038,378 961,019 920,279 891,414 Asset based lending 382,355 337,236 300,225 263,237 248,735 Factoring 394,865 402,972 363,670 320,629 277,612 Lease financing 235,397 245,315 266,050 282,940 308,169 Insurance premium finance 403,681 385,473 428,867 417,652 344,841 SBA/USDA 214,195 209,521 247,756 263,709 331,917 Other commercial finance 173,260 178,853 157,908 118,081 103,234 Commercial finance 2,914,829 2,797,748 2,725,495 2,586,527 2,505,922 Consumer credit products 171,847 173,343 129,251 105,440 104,842 Other consumer finance 111,922 144,412 123,606 122,316 130,822 Consumer finance 283,769 317,755 252,857 227,756 235,664 Tax services 85,999 100,272 10,405 41,268 225,921 Warehouse finance 441,496 466,831 419,926 335,704 332,456 Community banking — — 199,132 303,984 348,065 Total loans and leases 3,726,093 3,682,606 3,607,815 3,495,239 3,648,028 Net deferred loan origination costs 4,097 1,655 1,748 1,431 9,503 Total gross loans and leases 3,730,190 3,684,261 3,609,563 3,496,670 3,657,531 Allowance for credit losses (88,552 ) (67,623 ) (68,281 ) (91,208 ) (98,892 ) Total loans and leases, net $ 3,641,638 $ 3,616,638 $ 3,541,282 $ 3,405,462 $ 3,558,639 The Company's investment security balances at March 31, 2022 totaled $2.09 billion, as compared to $1.83 billion at December 31, 2021 and $1.55 billion at March 31, 2021. Total gross loans and leases totaled $3.73 billion at March 31, 2022, as compared to $3.68 billion at December 31, 2021 and $3.66 billion at March 31, 2021. The primary driver for the increase on a linked quarter basis was commercial finance loans. The year-over-year increase was primarily driven by increases within commercial finance, warehouse finance, and consumer finance, partially offset by a reduction in tax services loans and the sale of all remaining community bank loans. Commercial finance loans, which comprised 78% of the Company's gross loan and lease portfolio, totaled $2.91 billion at March 31, 2022, reflecting growth of $117.1 million, or 4%, from December 31, 2021 and $408.9 million, or 16%, from March 31, 2021. As of March 31, 2022, the Company had 164 loans outstanding with total loan balances of $43.0 million originated as part of the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP"), compared with 275 loans outstanding with total loan balances of $63.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2021. In total, approximately 85% of the PPP loan balances were forgiven through March 31, 2022. Asset Quality The Company’s allowance for credit losses ("ACL") totaled $88.6 million at March 31, 2022, an increase compared to $67.6 million at December 31, 2021 and a decrease from $98.9 million at March 31, 2021. The increase in the ACL at March 31, 2022, when compared to December 31, 2021, was primarily due to the seasonal tax services loan portfolio, which increased $29.2 million during the fiscal 2022 second quarter. The $10.3 million year-over-year decrease in the ACL was primarily driven by a $14.0 million decrease attributable to the disposition of the community banking portfolio, along with a $2.1 million decrease in the consumer finance portfolio. These decreases were partially offset by a $4.0 million increase within the commercial finance portfolio and a $1.6 million increase within the tax services portfolio. The following table presents the Company's ACL as a percentage of its total loans and leases. As of the Period Ended (Unaudited) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Commercial finance 1.66 % 2.04 % 1.77 % 1.73 % 1.77 % Consumer finance 3.18 % 2.70 % 2.91 % 3.80 % 4.70 % Tax services 35.76 % 1.60 % 0.02 % 58.99 % 12.90 % Warehouse finance 0.10 % 0.10 % 0.10 % 0.10 % 0.10 % Community banking — % — % 6.16 % 4.36 % 4.03 % Total loans and leases 2.38 % 1.84 % 1.89 % 2.61 % 2.71 % Total loans and leases excluding tax services 1.59 % 1.84 % 1.90 % 1.94 % 2.04 % The Company's ACL as a percentage of total loans and leases increased to 2.38% at March 31, 2022 from 1.84% at December 31, 2021. The increase in the total loans and leases coverage ratio was primarily driven by the seasonal tax services loan portfolio. The coverage ratio for the commercial finance portfolio decreased compared to the December 31, 2021 quarter due to reduction of specific reserves on two individually evaluated loan relationships. The Company expects to continue to diligently monitor the ACL and adjust as necessary in future periods to maintain an appropriate and supportable level. Activity in the allowance for credit losses for the periods presented was as follows. (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 March 31, 2021 March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021 Beginning balance $ 67,623 $ 68,281 $ 72,389 $ 68,281 $ 56,188 Adoption of CECL accounting standard — — — — 12,773 Provision (reversal of) - tax services loans 28,972 (714 ) 27,680 28,259 28,134 Provision - all other loans and leases 3,183 1,184 2,519 4,368 8,329 Charge-offs - tax services loans — (254 ) — (254 ) — Charge-offs - all other loans and leases (12,415 ) (4,605 ) (4,248 ) (17,021 ) (9,923 ) Recoveries - tax services loans 184 2,567 54 2,750 1,010 Recoveries - all other loans and leases 1,005 1,164 498 2,169 2,381 Ending balance $ 88,552 $ 67,623 $ 98,892 $ 88,552 $ 98,892 The Company recognized a provision for credit losses of $32.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to $30.3 million for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. Net charge-offs were $11.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to $3.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. Net charge-offs attributable to the commercial finance portfolio for the quarter were $10.7 million and net charge-offs attributable to the consumer finance portfolio were $0.7 million. The Company's past due loans and leases were as follows for the periods presented. As of March 31, 2022 Accruing and Nonaccruing Loans and Leases Nonperforming Loans and Leases (Dollars in thousands) 30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due > 89 Days Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Loans and Leases Receivable > 89 Days Past Due and Accruing Nonaccrual Balance Total Loans held for sale $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 31,410 $ 31,410 $ — $ — $ — Commercial finance 24,631 2,574 11,994 39,199 2,875,630 2,914,829 5,701 25,327 31,028 Consumer finance 5,829 5,475 4,814 16,118 267,651 283,769 4,814 — 4,814 Tax services 830 — — 830 85,169 85,999 — — — Warehouse finance — — — — 441,496 441,496 — — — Total loans and leases held for investment 31,290 8,049 16,808 56,147 3,669,946 3,726,093 10,515 25,327 35,842 Total loans and leases $ 31,290 $ 8,049 $ 16,808 $ 56,147 $ 3,701,356 $ 3,757,503 $ 10,515 $ 25,327 $ 35,842 As of December 31, 2021 Accruing and Nonaccruing Loans and Leases Nonperforming Loans and Leases (Dollars in thousands) 30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due > 89 Days Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Loans and Leases Receivable > 89 Days Past Due and Accruing Nonaccrual Balance Total Loans held for sale $ 9 $ 2 $ — $ 11 $ 36,171 $ 36,182 $ — $ — $ — Commercial finance 41,473 8,539 7,568 57,580 2,740,168 2,797,748 3,896 37,760 41,656 Consumer finance 4,880 2,277 1,534 8,691 309,064 317,755 1,534 — 1,534 Tax services — — — — 100,272 100,272 — — — Warehouse finance — — — — 466,831 466,831 — — — Total loans and leases held for investment 46,353 10,816 9,102 66,271 3,616,335 3,682,606 5,430 37,760 43,190 Total loans and leases $ 46,362 $ 10,818 $ 9,102 $ 66,282 $ 3,652,506 $ 3,718,788 $ 5,430 $ 37,760 $ 43,190 The Company's nonperforming assets at March 31, 2022 were $38.3 million, representing 0.56% of total assets, compared to $44.3 million, or 0.58% of total assets at December 31, 2021 and $46.7 million, or 0.48% of total assets at March 31, 2021. The decrease in the nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets at March 31, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021, was primarily driven by a decrease in nonperforming assets in the commercial finance portfolio, partially offset by an increase within the consumer finance portfolio. When comparing the current period to the same period of the prior year, the decrease in nonperforming assets was due to a decrease in nonperforming assets in the community bank portfolio, partially offset by an increase in nonperforming assets in the commercial and consumer finance portfolios. The Company's nonperforming loans and leases at March 31, 2022, were $35.8 million, representing 0.95% of total gross loans and leases, compared to $43.2 million, or 1.16% of total gross loans and leases at December 31, 2021 and $43.5 million, or 1.17% of total gross loans and leases at March 31, 2021. The decreases are related to the aforementioned decrease in nonperforming assets in the community bank portfolio, partially offset by an increase in nonperforming assets in the commercial and consumer finance portfolios. The Company has various portfolios of consumer lending and tax services loans that present unique risks that are statistically managed. Due to the unique risks associated with these portfolios, the Company monitors other credit quality indicators in their evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses on these portfolios, and as such, these loans are not included in the asset classification table below. The Company's loans and leases held for investment by asset classification were as follows for the periods presented. Asset Classification (Dollars in thousands) Pass Watch Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Total As of March 31, 2022 Commercial finance $ 2,171,206 $ 430,240 $ 141,497 $ 167,882 $ 4,004 $ 2,914,829 Warehouse finance 441,496 — — — — 441,496 Total loans and leases $ 2,612,702 $ 430,240 $ 141,497 $ 167,882 $ 4,004 $ 3,356,325 Asset Classification (Dollars in thousands) Pass Watch Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Total As of December 31, 2021 Commercial finance $ 2,084,835 $ 355,431 $ 161,301 $ 176,258 $ 19,923 $ 2,797,748 Warehouse finance 466,831 — — — — 466,831 Total loans and leases $ 2,551,666 $ 355,431 $ 161,301 $ 176,258 $ 19,923 $ 3,264,579 Deposits, Borrowings and Other Liabilities Total average deposits for the fiscal 2022 second quarter decreased by $2.89 billion to $6.68 billion compared to the same period in fiscal 2021. The decrease in average deposits was primarily due to a decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits of $2.66 billion, and to a lesser extent decreases within time and wholesale deposits, partially offset by increases in money market and savings deposits. The average balance of total deposits and interest-bearing liabilities was $6.87 billion for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, compared to $9.66 billion for the same period in the prior fiscal year, representing a decrease of 29%. Total end-of-period deposits decreased 33% to $5.83 billion at March 31, 2022, compared to $8.64 billion at March 31, 2021. The decrease in end-of-period deposits was primarily driven by a decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits of $2.32 billion and a decrease in wholesale deposits of $94.1 million. The decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits was driven by government stimulus-related dollars loaded on various partner cards during the prior year period. As of March 31, 2022, the Company managed $1.85 billion of customer deposits at other banks in its capacity as custodian. Regulatory Capital The Company and MetaBank remained above the federal regulatory minimum capital requirements at March 31, 2022, continued to be classified as well-capitalized, and in good standing with the regulatory agencies. Regulatory capital ratios of the Company and the Bank are stated in the table below. The decrease in Tier 1 leverage capital ratio for the period is the result of higher quarterly average assets related to its seasonal tax business. The MetaBank Tier 1 leverage capital ratio using end of period assets of 8.94% better reflects the expected capital position post tax season. See non-GAAP reconciliation table below. Regulatory Capital is not affected by the unrealized loss on accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). The securities portfolio is made up of nearly all amortizing securities that should provide consistent cash flow and is not expected to require sales to realize the losses to fund future loan growth. The tables below include certain non-GAAP financial measures that are used by investors, analysts and bank regulatory agencies to assess the capital position of financial services companies. Management reviews these measures along with other measures of capital as part of its financial analysis. As of the Periods Indicated March 31, 2022(1) December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Company Tier 1 leverage capital ratio 6.80 % 7.39 % 7.67 % 6.85 % 4.75 % Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 11.26 % 10.88 % 12.12 % 12.76 % 11.29 % Tier 1 capital ratio 11.58 % 11.20 % 12.46 % 13.11 % 11.63 % Total capital ratio 14.16 % 13.80 % 15.45 % 16.18 % 14.65 % MetaBank Tier 1 leverage ratio 7.79 % 8.52 % 8.69 % 7.83 % 5.47 % Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 13.26 % 12.90 % 14.11 % 14.94 % 13.39 % Tier 1 capital ratio 13.26 % 12.91 % 14.13 % 14.96 % 13.40 % Total capital ratio 14.52 % 14.16 % 15.38 % 16.22 % 14.66 % (1) March 31, 2022 percentages are preliminary pending completion and filing of the Company's regulatory reports. Regulatory capital ratios for periods presented reflect the Company's election of the five-year CECL transition for regulatory capital purposes. The following table provides the non-GAAP financial measures used to compute certain of the ratios included in the table above, as well as a reconciliation of such non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measure in accordance with GAAP: Standardized Approach(1) (Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Total stockholders' equity $ 763,406 $ 826,157 $ 871,884 $ 876,633 $ 835,258 Adjustments: LESS: Goodwill, net of associated deferred tax liabilities 299,983 300,382 300,780 301,179 301,602 LESS: Certain other intangible assets 30,007 32,294 33,572 35,100 36,779 LESS: Net deferred tax assets from operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards 13,404 19,805 22,801 17,753 19,306 LESS: Net unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities (69,838 ) 403 7,344 14,750 12,458 LESS: Noncontrolling interest 322 642 1,155 1,490 1,092 ADD: Adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 13,387 6,527 8,202 13,913 10,439 Common Equity Tier 1(1) 502,915 479,158 514,434 520,274 474,460 Long-term borrowings and other instruments qualifying as Tier 1 13,661 13,661 13,661 13,661 13,661 Tier 1 minority interest not included in common equity Tier 1 capital 208 444 747 932 690 Total Tier 1 capital 516,784 493,263 528,842 534,867 488,811 Allowance for credit losses 56,051 55,125 53,159 51,317 53,232 Subordinated debentures (net of issuance costs) 59,256 59,220 73,980 73,936 73,892 Total capital $ 632,091 $ 607,608 $ 655,981 $ 660,119 $ 615,935 (1) Capital ratios were determined using the Basel III capital rules that became effective on January 1, 2015. Basel III revised the definition of capital, increased minimum capital ratios, and introduced a minimum CET1 ratio; those changes were fully phased in through the end of calendar year 2021. The following table provides a reconciliation of tangible common equity and tangible common equity excluding AOCI, each of which is used in calculating tangible book value data, to Total Stockholders' Equity. Each of tangible common equity and tangible common equity excluding AOCI is a non-GAAP financial measure that is commonly used within the banking industry. March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Total stockholders' equity $ 763,406 $ 826,157 $ 871,884 $ 876,633 $ 835,258 Less: Goodwill 309,505 309,505 309,505 309,505 309,505 Less: Intangible assets 29,290 31,661 33,148 34,898 36,903 Tangible common equity 424,611 484,991 529,231 532,230 488,850 Less: AOCI (69,374 ) 724 7,599 15,222 12,809 Tangible common equity excluding AOCI $ 493,985 $ 484,267 $ 521,632 $ 517,008 $ 476,041 Conference Call The Company will host a conference call and earnings webcast at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on Thursday, April 28, 2022. The live webcast of the call can be accessed from Meta’s Investor Relations website at www.metafinancialgroup.com. Telephone participants may access the conference call by dialing 1-844-200-6205 (International: +1-929-526-1599) approximately 10 minutes prior to start time and reference access code 247026. A webcast replay will also be archived at www.metafinancialgroup.com for one year. Upcoming Investor Events B. Riley Institutional Investors Conference, May 25, 2022 | Los Angeles, CA Forward-Looking Statements The Company and MetaBank may from time to time make written or oral “forward-looking statements,” including statements contained in this press release, the Company’s filings with the SEC, the Company’s reports to stockholders, and in other communications by the Company and MetaBank, which are made in good faith by the Company pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “hope,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “could,” “future,” or the negative of those terms, or other words of similar meaning or similar expressions. You should carefully read statements that contain these words because they discuss our future expectations or state other “forward-looking” information. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and assumptions about future events, and include statements with respect to the Company’s beliefs, expectations, estimates, and intentions, which are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and are subject to change based on various factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual growth, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, performance and business prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Such statements address, among others, the following subjects: future operating results; expectations in connection with the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and related government actions on our business, our industry and the capital markets; customer retention; loan and other product demand; expectations concerning acquisitions and divestitures; new products and services, including those offered by Meta Payment Systems, Refund Advantage, EPS Financial and Specialty Consumer Services divisions; credit quality; the level of net charge-offs and the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses; technology; and the Company's employees. The following factors, among others, could cause the Company's financial performance and results of operations to differ materially from the expectations, estimates, and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements: maintaining our executive management team; expected growth opportunities may not be realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the potential adverse effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and any governmental or societal responses thereto, or other unusual and infrequently occurring events, including the impact on financial markets from geopolitical conflicts such as the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine; successfully completing our announced rebranding and our ability to achieve brand recognition for Pathward equal to or greater than we currently enjoy for MetaBank; changes in trade, monetary, and fiscal policies and laws, including actual changes in interest rates and the Fed Funds rate; changes in tax laws; the strength of the United States' economy, and the local economies in which the Company operates; inflation, market, and monetary fluctuations; the timely and efficient development of new products and services offered by the Company or its strategic partners, as well as risks (including reputational and litigation) attendant thereto, and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users; MetaBank's ability to maintain its Durbin Amendment exemption; the risks of dealing with or utilizing third parties, including, in connection with the Company’s prepaid card and tax refund advance businesses, the risk of reduced volume of refund advance loans as a result of reduced customer demand for or usage of Meta’s strategic partners’ refund advance products; our relationship with, and any actions which may be initiated by, our regulators; changes in financial services laws and regulations, including laws and regulations relating to the tax refund industry and the insurance premium finance industry; technological changes, including, but not limited to, the protection of our electronic systems and information; the impact of acquisitions and divestitures; litigation risk; the growth of the Company’s business, as well as expenses related thereto; continued maintenance by MetaBank of its status as a well-capitalized institution; changes in consumer spending and saving habits; losses from fraudulent or illegal activity; technological risks and developments and cyber threats, attacks, or events; and the success of the Company at maintaining its high quality asset level and managing and collecting assets of borrowers in default should problem assets increase. The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. Additional discussions of factors affecting the Company’s business and prospects are reflected under the caption “Risk Factors” and in other sections of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Company’s fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, and in other filings made with the SEC. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company or its subsidiaries, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances, or future events or for any other reason. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited) (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 237,680 $ 1,230,100 $ 314,019 $ 720,243 $ 3,724,242 Securities available for sale, at fair value 2,043,478 1,782,739 1,864,899 1,917,605 1,480,780 Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost 47,287 50,994 56,669 64,247 72,112 Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at cost 28,812 28,400 28,400 28,433 28,433 Loans held for sale 31,410 36,182 56,194 87,905 67,635 Loans and leases 3,730,190 3,684,261 3,609,563 3,496,670 3,657,531 Allowance for credit losses (88,552 ) (67,623 ) (68,281 ) (91,208 ) (98,892 ) Accrued interest receivable 19,115 17,240 16,254 16,230 17,429 Premises, furniture, and equipment, net 43,167 44,130 44,888 44,107 41,510 Rental equipment, net 213,033 234,693 213,116 211,368 211,397 Foreclosed real estate and repossessed assets, net 112 298 2,077 1,204 1,483 Goodwill and intangible assets 338,795 341,166 342,653 344,403 346,408 Prepaid assets 15,264 17,007 10,513 7,482 10,201 Other assets 227,448 210,071 199,686 203,123 229,854 Total assets $ 6,887,239 $ 7,609,658 $ 6,690,650 $ 7,051,812 $ 9,790,123 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits 5,829,886 6,525,569 5,514,971 5,888,871 8,642,413 Long-term borrowings 91,386 92,274 92,834 93,634 95,336 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 202,561 165,658 210,961 192,674 217,116 Total liabilities 6,123,833 6,783,501 5,818,766 6,175,179 8,954,865 STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Preferred stock — — — — — Common stock, $.01 par value 294 301 317 319 319 Common stock, Nonvoting, $.01 par value — — — — — Additional paid-in capital 612,917 610,816 604,484 602,720 601,222 Retained earnings 223,760 217,992 259,189 262,578 225,471 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (69,374 ) 724 7,599 15,222 12,809 Treasury stock, at cost (4,513 ) (4,318 ) (860 ) (5,696 ) (5,655 ) Total equity attributable to parent 763,084 825,515 870,729 875,143 834,166 Noncontrolling interest 322 642 1,155 1,490 1,092 Total stockholders’ equity 763,406 826,157 871,884 876,633 835,258 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 6,887,239 $ 7,609,658 $ 6,690,650 $ 7,051,812 $ 9,790,123 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 March 31, 2021 March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021 Interest and dividend income: Loans and leases, including fees $ 75,540 $ 65,035 $ 68,472 $ 140,575 $ 130,128 Mortgage-backed securities 5,446 3,864 2,608 9,310 4,730 Other investments 4,191 3,992 4,589 8,183 8,956 85,177 72,891 75,669 158,068 143,814 Interest expense: Deposits 165 141 445 306 1,241 FHLB advances and other borrowings 1,212 1,137 1,374 2,349 2,724 1,377 1,278 1,819 2,655 3,965 Net interest income 83,800 71,613 73,850 155,413 139,849 Provision for credit losses 32,302 186 30,290 32,488 36,379 Net interest income after provision for credit losses 51,498 71,427 43,560 122,925 103,470 Noninterest income: Refund transfer product fees 27,805 579 22,680 28,384 23,327 Tax advance product fees 39,299 1,233 44,562 40,532 46,522 Payments card and deposit fees 26,270 25,132 29,875 51,402 52,439 Other bank and deposit fees 250 237 133 487 370 Rental income 11,375 11,077 9,846 22,452 19,731 Gain on sale of securities 260 137 6 397 6 Gain on sale of trademarks — 50,000 — 50,000 — Gain (loss) on sale of other 626 (3,465 ) 2,133 (2,839 ) 4,981 Other income 3,881 1,661 4,218 5,542 11,532 Total noninterest income 109,766 86,591 113,453 196,357 158,908 Noninterest expense: Compensation and benefits 45,047 38,225 43,932 83,272 76,263 Refund transfer product expense 6,260 138 6,146 6,398 6,207 Tax advance product expense 2,002 183 2,189 2,185 2,559 Card processing 7,457 7,172 7,212 14,629 13,329 Occupancy and equipment expense 8,500 8,349 6,748 16,849 13,636 Operating lease equipment depreciation 8,737 8,449 7,419 17,185 15,000 Legal and consulting 9,347 6,208 6,045 15,555 11,292 Intangible amortization 2,169 1,488 2,757 3,657 4,770 Impairment expense — — 554 — 1,713 Other expense 13,641 12,224 12,969 25,866 23,777 Total noninterest expense 103,160 82,436 95,971 185,596 168,546 Income before income tax expense 58,104 75,582 61,042 133,686 93,832 Income tax expense 8,002 14,276 1,133 22,278 4,665 Net income before noncontrolling interest 50,102 61,306 59,909 111,408 89,167 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 851 (18 ) 843 833 2,064 Net income attributable to parent $ 49,251 $ 61,324 $ 59,066 $ 110,575 $ 87,103 Less: Allocation of Earnings to participating securities(1) 815 953 1,113 1,773 1,683 Net income attributable to common shareholders(1) 48,436 60,371 57,953 108,802 85,420 Earnings per common share: Basic $ 1.66 $ 2.00 $ 1.84 $ 3.66 $ 2.66 Diluted $ 1.66 $ 2.00 $ 1.84 $ 3.66 $ 2.65 Shares used in computing earnings per common share: Basic 29,212,301 30,238,621 31,520,505 29,731,797 32,158,994 Diluted 29,224,362 30,260,655 31,535,022 29,748,832 32,175,484 (1) Amounts presented are used in the two-class earnings per common share calculation. Average Balances, Interest Rates and Yields The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and in rates. Only the yield/rate reflects tax-equivalent adjustments. Nonaccruing loans and leases have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 (Dollars in thousands) Average Outstanding Balance Interest Earned / Paid Yield / Rate(1) Average Outstanding Balance Interest Earned / Paid Yield / Rate(1) Interest-earning assets: Cash and fed funds sold $ 810,857 $ 721 0.36 % $ 4,187,558 $ 1,090 0.11 % Mortgage-backed securities 1,184,377 5,446 1.86 % 543,256 2,607 1.95 % Tax exempt investment securities 189,213 903 2.45 % 297,299 1,132 1.96 % Asset-backed securities 370,671 1,142 1.25 % 389,406 1,290 1.34 % Other investment securities 282,655 1,425 2.05 % 230,168 1,077 1.90 % Total investments 2,026,916 8,916 1.83 % 1,460,129 6,106 1.78 % Commercial finance 2,852,147 48,872 6.95 % 2,471,694 46,299 7.60 % Consumer finance 331,033 7,892 9.67 % 255,625 6,968 11.06 % Tax services 594,166 11,599 7.92 % 714,789 6,544 3.71 % Warehouse finance 467,298 7,177 6.23 % 315,162 4,845 6.23 % Community banking — — — % 363,285 3,817 4.26 % Total loans and leases 4,244,644 75,540 7.22 % 4,120,555 68,473 6.74 % Total interest-earning assets $ 7,082,417 $ 85,177 4.89 % $ 9,768,242 $ 75,669 3.15 % Noninterest-earning assets 814,151 887,610 Total assets $ 7,896,568 $ 10,655,852 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing checking(2) $ 289 $ — 0.32 % $ 275,982 $ — — % Savings 82,902 6 0.03 % 77,562 4 0.02 % Money markets 102,473 53 0.21 % 56,352 42 0.30 % Time deposits 8,682 10 0.49 % 12,820 34 1.07 % Wholesale deposits 173,493 96 0.22 % 175,777 365 0.84 % Total interest-bearing deposits 367,839 165 0.18 % 598,493 445 0.30 % Overnight fed funds purchased 95,700 62 0.26 % — — — % Subordinated debentures 74,040 1,002 5.49 % 73,864 1,147 6.30 % Other borrowings 17,874 148 3.35 % 22,377 227 4.12 % Total borrowings 187,614 1,212 2.62 % 96,241 1,374 5.79 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 555,453 1,377 1.01 % 694,734 1,819 1.06 % Noninterest-bearing deposits 6,311,583 — — % 8,967,067 — — % Total deposits and interest-bearing liabilities $ 6,867,036 $ 1,377 0.08 % $ 9,661,801 $ 1,819 0.08 % Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 213,982 177,372 Total liabilities 7,081,018 9,839,173 Shareholders' equity 815,550 816,679 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 7,896,568 $ 10,655,852 Net interest income and net interest rate spread including noninterest-bearing deposits $ 83,800 4.81 % $ 73,850 3.08 % Net interest margin 4.80 % 3.07 % Tax-equivalent effect 0.01 % 0.01 % Net interest margin, tax-equivalent(3) 4.81 % 3.08 % (1) Tax rate used to arrive at the TEY for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was 21%. (2) At March 31, 2021, $275.7 million of the total balance were interest-bearing deposits where interest expense was paid by a third party and not by the Company. On October 1, 2021, the Company reclassified the balances related to that program to noninterest bearing checking due to the product moving to noninterest bearing. (3) Net interest margin expressed on a fully-taxable-equivalent basis ("net interest margin, tax-equivalent") is a non-GAAP financial measure. The tax-equivalent adjustment to net interest income recognizes the estimated income tax savings when comparing taxable and tax-exempt assets and adjusting for federal and state exemption of interest income. The Company believes that it is a standard practice in the banking industry to present net interest margin expressed on a fully taxable equivalent basis and, accordingly, believes the presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure may be useful for peer comparison purposes. Selected Financial Information As of and For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Equity to total assets 11.08 % 10.86 % 13.03 % 12.43 % 8.53 % Book value per common share outstanding $ 26.00 $ 27.46 $ 27.53 $ 27.46 $ 26.16 Tangible book value per common share outstanding $ 14.46 $ 16.12 $ 16.71 $ 16.67 $ 15.31 Tangible book value per common share outstanding excluding AOCI $ 16.82 $ 16.10 $ 16.47 $ 16.20 $ 14.91 Common shares outstanding 29,362,844 30,080,717 31,669,952 31,919,780 31,926,008 Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.56 % 0.58 % 0.92 % 0.64 % 0.48 % Nonperforming loans and leases to total loans and leases 0.95 % 1.16 % 1.52 % 1.17 % 1.17 % Net interest margin 4.80 % 4.59 % 4.35 % 3.75 % 3.07 % Net interest margin, tax-equivalent 4.81 % 4.61 % 4.37 % 3.77 % 3.08 % Return on average assets 2.49 % 3.49 % 0.88 % 1.90 % 2.22 % Return on average equity 24.16 % 29.69 % 7.18 % 18.07 % 28.93 % Full-time equivalent employees 1,167 1,140 1,124 1,109 1,075 Non-GAAP Reconciliation Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share At and For the Three Months Ended At and For the Six Months Ended (Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 March 31, 2021 March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021 Net Income - GAAP $ 49,251 $ 61,324 $ 59,066 $ 110,575 $ 87,103 Less: Gain on sale of trademarks — 50,000 — 50,000 — Add: Rebranding expenses 2,819 3 — 2,822 — Add: Income tax effect resulting from gain on sale of trademarks and rebranding expenses (711 ) 12,593 — 11,882 — Adjusted net income $ 51,359 $ 23,920 $ 59,066 $ 75,279 $ 87,103 Less: Adjusted allocation of earnings to participating securities 850 372 1,113 1,207 1,683 Adjusted Net income attributable to common shareholders 50,509 23,548 57,953 74,072 85,420 Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding 29,224,362 30,260,655 31,535,022 29,748,832 32,175,484 Adjusted earnings per common share - diluted $ 1.73 $ 0.78 $ 1.84 $ 2.49 $ 2.65 Efficiency Ratio For the Last Twelve Months Ended (Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Noninterest expense: GAAP $ 360,733 $ 353,544 $ 343,683 $ 330,352 $ 320,070 Net interest income 294,555 284,605 278,991 272,837 266,499 Noninterest income 308,352 312,039 270,903 262,111 240,706 Total revenue: GAAP $ 602,907 $ 596,644 $ 549,894 $ 534,948 $ 507,205 Efficiency ratio 59.83 % 59.26 % 62.50 % 61.75 % 63.10 % Adjusted Efficiency Ratio Noninterest expense: GAAP $ 360,733 $ 353,544 $ 343,683 $ 330,352 $ 320,070 Less: Rebranding expenses 2,822 3 — — — Adjusted noninterest expense 357,911 353,541 343,683 330,352 320,070 Net interest income 294,555 284,605 278,991 272,837 266,499 Noninterest income 308,352 312,039 270,903 262,111 240,706 Less: Gain on sale of trademarks 50,000 50,000 — — — Total adjusted revenue $ 552,907 $ 546,644 $ 549,984 $ 534,948 $ 507,205 Adjusted efficiency ratio 64.73 % 64.67 % 62.50 % 61.75 % 63.10 % MetaBank Period-end Tier 1 Leverage (Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 Total stockholders' equity $ 853,001 Adjustments: LESS: Goodwill, net of associated deferred tax liabilities 299,983 LESS: Certain other intangible assets 30,007 LESS: Net deferred tax assets from operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards 13,404 LESS: Net unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities (69,838 ) LESS: Noncontrolling interest 322 ADD: Adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 13,386 Common Equity Tier 1(1) 592,509 Tier 1 minority interest not included in common equity Tier 1 capital 208 Total Tier 1 capital $ 592,717 Total Assets (Quarter Average) $ 7,901,915 ADD: Available for sale securities amortized cost 51,403 ADD: Deferred tax (12,948 ) ADD: Adoption of Accounting Standards Updated 2016-13 13,386 LESS: Deductions from CET1 343,394 Adjusted total assets $ 7,610,362 MetaBank Regulatory Tier 1 Leverage 7.79 % Total Assets (Period End) $ 6,891,342 ADD: Available for sale securities amortized cost 93,354 ADD: Deferred tax (23,516 ) ADD: Adoption of Accounting Standards Updated 2016-13 13,386 LESS: Deductions from CET1 343,394 Adjusted total assets $ 6,631,172 MetaBank Period-end Tier 1 Leverage 8.94 % About Meta Financial Group, Inc.® Meta Financial Group, Inc.® (Nasdaq: CASH) is a U.S.-based financial holding company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion for all™. Through our subsidiary, MetaBank®, N.A., we strive to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity across strategic service lines including Payments, Commercial Finance, and Consumer Solutions, which is comprised of tax services and consumer lending. These solutions are seamlessly integrated to provide end-to-end support to the individuals and businesses who are powering the everyone economy. On March 29, 2022, MetaBank announced it is changing its name to Pathward™, N.A., and Meta Financial Group, Inc. is changing its name to Pathward Financial, Inc.™. Meta Financial Group, Inc. will make certain changes immediately and fully transition to Pathward Financial, Inc.™ by the end of this calendar year. Learn more at MetaFinancialGroup.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220428006016/en/Contacts Investor Relations Contact Justin Schempp 877-497-7497 jschempp@metabank.com Media Relations Contact mediarelations@metabank.com
Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter Net Income of $49.3 million, or $1.66 Per Diluted Share Announces Name Change to Pathward Financial
Meta Financial Group, Inc.® (Nasdaq: CASH) (“Meta” or the “Company”) reported net income of $49.3 million, or $1.66 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to net income of $59.1 million, or $1.84 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2021. During the quarter the Company recognized $2.8 million of pre-tax expenses related to rebranding efforts. Excluding the impact of the rebranding expenses, net of tax, the Company's adjusted net income for the quarter totaled $51.4 million, or $1.73 per share. See non-GAAP reconciliation table below. CEO Brett Pharr said, "Although our tax services and renewable energy investment tax credit products produced results below our expectations, the balance of our businesses performed well. Our commercial finance portfolio saw continued healthy loan growth from satisfying small and medium sized businesses’ robust demand for credit, and our Banking as a Service pipeline of opportunities remains strong.” “Last month, we announced our new corporate name, Pathward Financial. Pathward signifies our Company’s purpose to power financial inclusion for all by creating a path forward for individuals and businesses to meet their financial goals. The name reflects our dedication to removing the barriers that prevent millions of Americans from accessing the financial system and will serve as a constant reminder of our mission to meet the needs of the unbanked, underbanked, and underserved to help them achieve economic mobility,” Pharr added. Tax Season For the 2022 tax season, MetaBank originated $1.83 billion in refund advance loans compared to $1.79 billion during the 2021 tax season. The Company expects taxpayer advance volumes to return to more normalized levels in the 2023 tax season, absent further stimulus or additional changes to tax credit payments. During the second quarter of fiscal 2022, total tax services product revenue was $68.3 million, an increase of 2% compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Both total tax services product fee income and total tax services product expense were approximately flat compared to the prior year period. Net interest income on tax services loans increased $1.5 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the second quarter last year. Total tax services product income, net of losses and direct product expenses, increased 6% to $34.4 million from $32.6 million, when comparing the first six months of fiscal 2022 to the same period of the prior fiscal year. Business Development Highlights for the 2022 Fiscal Second Quarter On March 29, 2022, the Company announced it is changing its name to Pathward Financial, Inc.™, and its bank subsidiary, MetaBank®, N.A., will be changing its name to Pathward™, N.A. Certain changes will be made immediately, with a full transition to Pathward expected by the end of this calendar year, including the launch of a new brand identity and website. The Company will continue to serve its customers under existing brand names during the transition. The Company recognized $2.8 million of pre-tax expenses related to rebranding efforts during the second quarter of fiscal 2022. The Company continues to estimate total rebranding expenses will range between $15 million to $20 million. On April 27, 2022 Meta published its second annual ESG report. In addition to detailing the Company's community impact program and its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, it contains enhanced quantitative reporting, which will be used to measure progress. Financial Highlights for the 2022 Fiscal Second Quarter Total revenue for the second quarter was $193.6 million, an increase of $6.2 million, or 3%, compared to the same quarter in fiscal 2021, primarily driven by an increase in interest income, partially offset by a reduction in noninterest income. Net interest income for the second quarter was $83.8 million, an increase of $10.0 million compared to $73.9 million in the second quarter last year. Net interest margin ("NIM") increased to 4.80% for the second quarter from 3.07% during the same period of last year. The prior year period was impacted by excess cash associated with the Company's participation in the U.S. Treasury Department's Economic Impact Program. Total gross loans and leases at March 31, 2022 increased $78.1 million, to $3.73 billion, or 2%,compared to March 31, 2021 and increased $43.5 million, or 1%, when compared to December 31, 2021. The increase compared to the prior year quarter was driven by growth across our loan portfolios, partially offset by the sale of all remaining community banking loans during the fiscal 2022 first quarter. The Company originated$1.3 million in aggregate principal of renewable energy loan financing for the second quarter of fiscal 2022, resulting in $0.3 million in total net investment tax credits. The Company repurchased 736,198 shares of its common stock at an average price of $57.01, in the second fiscal quarter and has 4,868,177 shares available for repurchase under the common stock share repurchase program announced during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021. On March 24, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved the redemption at par of $75.0 million of the 5.75% fixed to floating rate note due August 15, 2026. The redemption date is set for May 15, 2022. Net Interest Income Net interest income for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 was $83.8 million, an increase of 13% from the same quarter in fiscal 2021. The increase was mainly attributable to an improved earning asset mix, together with increased loan balances. The second quarter average outstanding balance of loans and leases increased $124.1 million compared to the same quarter of the prior year, primarily due to increases in our core loan and lease portfolios, partially offset by the sale of the remaining community bank portfolio. The Company’s average interest-earning assets for the second quarter decreased by $2.69 billion to $7.08 billion compared with the same quarter in fiscal 2021, primarily due to a reduction in cash balances as a result of high cash levels during the prior year period related to the Company's participation in government stimulus programs. The decrease in interest-earnings assets was partially offset by growth in total investments and total loans and leases. Fiscal 2022 second quarter NIM increased to 4.80% from 3.07% in the second quarter of last year. The overall reported tax-equivalent yield (“TEY”) on average earning asset yields increased 174 basis points to 4.89% compared to the prior year quarter, primarily driven by a decrease in lower-yielding cash balances. Growth in loan and lease and investment securities balances also contributed to the year-over-year TEY increase. The yield on the loan and lease portfolio was 7.22% compared to 6.74% for the comparable period last year and the TEY on the securities portfolio was 1.83% compared to 1.78% over that same period. The Company's cost of funds for all deposits and borrowings averaged 0.08% during the fiscal 2022 second quarter, the same as the prior year quarter. The Company's overall cost of deposits was 0.01% in the fiscal second quarter of 2022, compared to 0.02% in the same quarter last year. Noninterest Income Fiscal 2022 second quarter noninterest income decreased to $109.8 million, compared to $113.5 million for the same period of the prior year. The decrease was driven by a reduction in payments fee income of $3.6 million and a net loss on our MoneyLion investment of $1.3 million, partially offset by an increase in rental income of $1.5 million. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, the Company sold the entirety of its equity investment in MoneyLion, recognizing a net loss of $1.3 million during the current period. Following the completion of MoneyLion's de-SPAC process and listing on the New York Stock Exchange on September 22, 2021, the Company recognized a cumulative loss of approximately $0.4 million on the investment dating back to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021. The Company continues to be a strategic BaaS provider to MoneyLion. Noninterest Expense Noninterest expense increased 7% to $103.2 million for the fiscal 2022 second quarter, from $96.0 million for the same quarter last year. The increase in expense was primarily driven by an increase in consulting expense, software expense, operating lease equipment depreciation and compensation expense. Compensation expense for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 includes $0.9 million of separation-related expenses. When comparing the fiscal 2022 second quarter to the first quarter of 2022, noninterest expense increased by $20.7 million. Of the $2.8 million in rebranding expenses the Company incurred during the quarter, $2.0 million is recognized in other expense and $0.8 million is related to legal and consulting expense. Income Tax Expense The Company recorded income tax expense of $8.0 million, representing an effective tax rate of 13.8%, for the fiscal 2022 second quarter, compared to $1.1 million, representing an effective tax rate of 1.9%, for the second quarter last year. The current quarter increase in income tax expense was primarily due to a reduction in renewable energy investment tax credit lending volume compared to the prior year period. The Company originated $1.3 million in solar leases during the fiscal 2022 second quarter, compared to $20.0 million in last year's second quarter. Investment tax credits related to solar leases are recognized ratably based on income throughout each fiscal year. For the six months ended March 31, 2022, the Company originated $22.5 million in solar leases, compared to $58.5 million for the comparable prior year period. The timing and impact of future solar tax credits are expected to vary from period to period, and Meta intends to undertake only those tax credit opportunities that meet the Company's underwriting and return criteria. Investments, Loans and Leases (dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Total investments $ 2,090,765 $ 1,833,733 $ 1,921,568 $ 1,981,852 $ 1,552,892 Loans held for sale Consumer credit products 23,670 20,728 23,111 12,582 6,233 SBA/USDA 7,740 15,454 33,083 57,208 61,402 Community bank — — — 18,115 — Total loans held for sale 31,410 36,182 56,194 87,905 67,635 Term lending 1,111,076 1,038,378 961,019 920,279 891,414 Asset based lending 382,355 337,236 300,225 263,237 248,735 Factoring 394,865 402,972 363,670 320,629 277,612 Lease financing 235,397 245,315 266,050 282,940 308,169 Insurance premium finance 403,681 385,473 428,867 417,652 344,841 SBA/USDA 214,195 209,521 247,756 263,709 331,917 Other commercial finance 173,260 178,853 157,908 118,081 103,234 Commercial finance 2,914,829 2,797,748 2,725,495 2,586,527 2,505,922 Consumer credit products 171,847 173,343 129,251 105,440 104,842 Other consumer finance 111,922 144,412 123,606 122,316 130,822 Consumer finance 283,769 317,755 252,857 227,756 235,664 Tax services 85,999 100,272 10,405 41,268 225,921 Warehouse finance 441,496 466,831 419,926 335,704 332,456 Community banking — — 199,132 303,984 348,065 Total loans and leases 3,726,093 3,682,606 3,607,815 3,495,239 3,648,028 Net deferred loan origination costs 4,097 1,655 1,748 1,431 9,503 Total gross loans and leases 3,730,190 3,684,261 3,609,563 3,496,670 3,657,531 Allowance for credit losses (88,552 ) (67,623 ) (68,281 ) (91,208 ) (98,892 ) Total loans and leases, net $ 3,641,638 $ 3,616,638 $ 3,541,282 $ 3,405,462 $ 3,558,639 The Company's investment security balances at March 31, 2022 totaled $2.09 billion, as compared to $1.83 billion at December 31, 2021 and $1.55 billion at March 31, 2021. Total gross loans and leases totaled $3.73 billion at March 31, 2022, as compared to $3.68 billion at December 31, 2021 and $3.66 billion at March 31, 2021. The primary driver for the increase on a linked quarter basis was commercial finance loans. The year-over-year increase was primarily driven by increases within commercial finance, warehouse finance, and consumer finance, partially offset by a reduction in tax services loans and the sale of all remaining community bank loans. Commercial finance loans, which comprised 78% of the Company's gross loan and lease portfolio, totaled $2.91 billion at March 31, 2022, reflecting growth of $117.1 million, or 4%, from December 31, 2021 and $408.9 million, or 16%, from March 31, 2021. As of March 31, 2022, the Company had 164 loans outstanding with total loan balances of $43.0 million originated as part of the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP"), compared with 275 loans outstanding with total loan balances of $63.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2021. In total, approximately 85% of the PPP loan balances were forgiven through March 31, 2022. Asset Quality The Company’s allowance for credit losses ("ACL") totaled $88.6 million at March 31, 2022, an increase compared to $67.6 million at December 31, 2021 and a decrease from $98.9 million at March 31, 2021. The increase in the ACL at March 31, 2022, when compared to December 31, 2021, was primarily due to the seasonal tax services loan portfolio, which increased $29.2 million during the fiscal 2022 second quarter. The $10.3 million year-over-year decrease in the ACL was primarily driven by a $14.0 million decrease attributable to the disposition of the community banking portfolio, along with a $2.1 million decrease in the consumer finance portfolio. These decreases were partially offset by a $4.0 million increase within the commercial finance portfolio and a $1.6 million increase within the tax services portfolio. The following table presents the Company's ACL as a percentage of its total loans and leases. As of the Period Ended (Unaudited) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Commercial finance 1.66 % 2.04 % 1.77 % 1.73 % 1.77 % Consumer finance 3.18 % 2.70 % 2.91 % 3.80 % 4.70 % Tax services 35.76 % 1.60 % 0.02 % 58.99 % 12.90 % Warehouse finance 0.10 % 0.10 % 0.10 % 0.10 % 0.10 % Community banking — % — % 6.16 % 4.36 % 4.03 % Total loans and leases 2.38 % 1.84 % 1.89 % 2.61 % 2.71 % Total loans and leases excluding tax services 1.59 % 1.84 % 1.90 % 1.94 % 2.04 % The Company's ACL as a percentage of total loans and leases increased to 2.38% at March 31, 2022 from 1.84% at December 31, 2021. The increase in the total loans and leases coverage ratio was primarily driven by the seasonal tax services loan portfolio. The coverage ratio for the commercial finance portfolio decreased compared to the December 31, 2021 quarter due to reduction of specific reserves on two individually evaluated loan relationships. The Company expects to continue to diligently monitor the ACL and adjust as necessary in future periods to maintain an appropriate and supportable level. Activity in the allowance for credit losses for the periods presented was as follows. (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 March 31, 2021 March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021 Beginning balance $ 67,623 $ 68,281 $ 72,389 $ 68,281 $ 56,188 Adoption of CECL accounting standard — — — — 12,773 Provision (reversal of) - tax services loans 28,972 (714 ) 27,680 28,259 28,134 Provision - all other loans and leases 3,183 1,184 2,519 4,368 8,329 Charge-offs - tax services loans — (254 ) — (254 ) — Charge-offs - all other loans and leases (12,415 ) (4,605 ) (4,248 ) (17,021 ) (9,923 ) Recoveries - tax services loans 184 2,567 54 2,750 1,010 Recoveries - all other loans and leases 1,005 1,164 498 2,169 2,381 Ending balance $ 88,552 $ 67,623 $ 98,892 $ 88,552 $ 98,892 The Company recognized a provision for credit losses of $32.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to $30.3 million for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. Net charge-offs were $11.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to $3.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. Net charge-offs attributable to the commercial finance portfolio for the quarter were $10.7 million and net charge-offs attributable to the consumer finance portfolio were $0.7 million. The Company's past due loans and leases were as follows for the periods presented. As of March 31, 2022 Accruing and Nonaccruing Loans and Leases Nonperforming Loans and Leases (Dollars in thousands) 30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due > 89 Days Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Loans and Leases Receivable > 89 Days Past Due and Accruing Nonaccrual Balance Total Loans held for sale $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 31,410 $ 31,410 $ — $ — $ — Commercial finance 24,631 2,574 11,994 39,199 2,875,630 2,914,829 5,701 25,327 31,028 Consumer finance 5,829 5,475 4,814 16,118 267,651 283,769 4,814 — 4,814 Tax services 830 — — 830 85,169 85,999 — — — Warehouse finance — — — — 441,496 441,496 — — — Total loans and leases held for investment 31,290 8,049 16,808 56,147 3,669,946 3,726,093 10,515 25,327 35,842 Total loans and leases $ 31,290 $ 8,049 $ 16,808 $ 56,147 $ 3,701,356 $ 3,757,503 $ 10,515 $ 25,327 $ 35,842 As of December 31, 2021 Accruing and Nonaccruing Loans and Leases Nonperforming Loans and Leases (Dollars in thousands) 30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due > 89 Days Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Loans and Leases Receivable > 89 Days Past Due and Accruing Nonaccrual Balance Total Loans held for sale $ 9 $ 2 $ — $ 11 $ 36,171 $ 36,182 $ — $ — $ — Commercial finance 41,473 8,539 7,568 57,580 2,740,168 2,797,748 3,896 37,760 41,656 Consumer finance 4,880 2,277 1,534 8,691 309,064 317,755 1,534 — 1,534 Tax services — — — — 100,272 100,272 — — — Warehouse finance — — — — 466,831 466,831 — — — Total loans and leases held for investment 46,353 10,816 9,102 66,271 3,616,335 3,682,606 5,430 37,760 43,190 Total loans and leases $ 46,362 $ 10,818 $ 9,102 $ 66,282 $ 3,652,506 $ 3,718,788 $ 5,430 $ 37,760 $ 43,190 The Company's nonperforming assets at March 31, 2022 were $38.3 million, representing 0.56% of total assets, compared to $44.3 million, or 0.58% of total assets at December 31, 2021 and $46.7 million, or 0.48% of total assets at March 31, 2021. The decrease in the nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets at March 31, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021, was primarily driven by a decrease in nonperforming assets in the commercial finance portfolio, partially offset by an increase within the consumer finance portfolio. When comparing the current period to the same period of the prior year, the decrease in nonperforming assets was due to a decrease in nonperforming assets in the community bank portfolio, partially offset by an increase in nonperforming assets in the commercial and consumer finance portfolios. The Company's nonperforming loans and leases at March 31, 2022, were $35.8 million, representing 0.95% of total gross loans and leases, compared to $43.2 million, or 1.16% of total gross loans and leases at December 31, 2021 and $43.5 million, or 1.17% of total gross loans and leases at March 31, 2021. The decreases are related to the aforementioned decrease in nonperforming assets in the community bank portfolio, partially offset by an increase in nonperforming assets in the commercial and consumer finance portfolios. The Company has various portfolios of consumer lending and tax services loans that present unique risks that are statistically managed. Due to the unique risks associated with these portfolios, the Company monitors other credit quality indicators in their evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses on these portfolios, and as such, these loans are not included in the asset classification table below. The Company's loans and leases held for investment by asset classification were as follows for the periods presented. Asset Classification (Dollars in thousands) Pass Watch Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Total As of March 31, 2022 Commercial finance $ 2,171,206 $ 430,240 $ 141,497 $ 167,882 $ 4,004 $ 2,914,829 Warehouse finance 441,496 — — — — 441,496 Total loans and leases $ 2,612,702 $ 430,240 $ 141,497 $ 167,882 $ 4,004 $ 3,356,325 Asset Classification (Dollars in thousands) Pass Watch Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Total As of December 31, 2021 Commercial finance $ 2,084,835 $ 355,431 $ 161,301 $ 176,258 $ 19,923 $ 2,797,748 Warehouse finance 466,831 — — — — 466,831 Total loans and leases $ 2,551,666 $ 355,431 $ 161,301 $ 176,258 $ 19,923 $ 3,264,579 Deposits, Borrowings and Other Liabilities Total average deposits for the fiscal 2022 second quarter decreased by $2.89 billion to $6.68 billion compared to the same period in fiscal 2021. The decrease in average deposits was primarily due to a decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits of $2.66 billion, and to a lesser extent decreases within time and wholesale deposits, partially offset by increases in money market and savings deposits. The average balance of total deposits and interest-bearing liabilities was $6.87 billion for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, compared to $9.66 billion for the same period in the prior fiscal year, representing a decrease of 29%. Total end-of-period deposits decreased 33% to $5.83 billion at March 31, 2022, compared to $8.64 billion at March 31, 2021. The decrease in end-of-period deposits was primarily driven by a decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits of $2.32 billion and a decrease in wholesale deposits of $94.1 million. The decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits was driven by government stimulus-related dollars loaded on various partner cards during the prior year period. As of March 31, 2022, the Company managed $1.85 billion of customer deposits at other banks in its capacity as custodian. Regulatory Capital The Company and MetaBank remained above the federal regulatory minimum capital requirements at March 31, 2022, continued to be classified as well-capitalized, and in good standing with the regulatory agencies. Regulatory capital ratios of the Company and the Bank are stated in the table below. The decrease in Tier 1 leverage capital ratio for the period is the result of higher quarterly average assets related to its seasonal tax business. The MetaBank Tier 1 leverage capital ratio using end of period assets of 8.94% better reflects the expected capital position post tax season. See non-GAAP reconciliation table below. Regulatory Capital is not affected by the unrealized loss on accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). The securities portfolio is made up of nearly all amortizing securities that should provide consistent cash flow and is not expected to require sales to realize the losses to fund future loan growth. The tables below include certain non-GAAP financial measures that are used by investors, analysts and bank regulatory agencies to assess the capital position of financial services companies. Management reviews these measures along with other measures of capital as part of its financial analysis. As of the Periods Indicated March 31, 2022(1) December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Company Tier 1 leverage capital ratio 6.80 % 7.39 % 7.67 % 6.85 % 4.75 % Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 11.26 % 10.88 % 12.12 % 12.76 % 11.29 % Tier 1 capital ratio 11.58 % 11.20 % 12.46 % 13.11 % 11.63 % Total capital ratio 14.16 % 13.80 % 15.45 % 16.18 % 14.65 % MetaBank Tier 1 leverage ratio 7.79 % 8.52 % 8.69 % 7.83 % 5.47 % Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 13.26 % 12.90 % 14.11 % 14.94 % 13.39 % Tier 1 capital ratio 13.26 % 12.91 % 14.13 % 14.96 % 13.40 % Total capital ratio 14.52 % 14.16 % 15.38 % 16.22 % 14.66 % (1) March 31, 2022 percentages are preliminary pending completion and filing of the Company's regulatory reports. Regulatory capital ratios for periods presented reflect the Company's election of the five-year CECL transition for regulatory capital purposes. The following table provides the non-GAAP financial measures used to compute certain of the ratios included in the table above, as well as a reconciliation of such non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measure in accordance with GAAP: Standardized Approach(1) (Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Total stockholders' equity $ 763,406 $ 826,157 $ 871,884 $ 876,633 $ 835,258 Adjustments: LESS: Goodwill, net of associated deferred tax liabilities 299,983 300,382 300,780 301,179 301,602 LESS: Certain other intangible assets 30,007 32,294 33,572 35,100 36,779 LESS: Net deferred tax assets from operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards 13,404 19,805 22,801 17,753 19,306 LESS: Net unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities (69,838 ) 403 7,344 14,750 12,458 LESS: Noncontrolling interest 322 642 1,155 1,490 1,092 ADD: Adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 13,387 6,527 8,202 13,913 10,439 Common Equity Tier 1(1) 502,915 479,158 514,434 520,274 474,460 Long-term borrowings and other instruments qualifying as Tier 1 13,661 13,661 13,661 13,661 13,661 Tier 1 minority interest not included in common equity Tier 1 capital 208 444 747 932 690 Total Tier 1 capital 516,784 493,263 528,842 534,867 488,811 Allowance for credit losses 56,051 55,125 53,159 51,317 53,232 Subordinated debentures (net of issuance costs) 59,256 59,220 73,980 73,936 73,892 Total capital $ 632,091 $ 607,608 $ 655,981 $ 660,119 $ 615,935 (1) Capital ratios were determined using the Basel III capital rules that became effective on January 1, 2015. Basel III revised the definition of capital, increased minimum capital ratios, and introduced a minimum CET1 ratio; those changes were fully phased in through the end of calendar year 2021. The following table provides a reconciliation of tangible common equity and tangible common equity excluding AOCI, each of which is used in calculating tangible book value data, to Total Stockholders' Equity. Each of tangible common equity and tangible common equity excluding AOCI is a non-GAAP financial measure that is commonly used within the banking industry. March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Total stockholders' equity $ 763,406 $ 826,157 $ 871,884 $ 876,633 $ 835,258 Less: Goodwill 309,505 309,505 309,505 309,505 309,505 Less: Intangible assets 29,290 31,661 33,148 34,898 36,903 Tangible common equity 424,611 484,991 529,231 532,230 488,850 Less: AOCI (69,374 ) 724 7,599 15,222 12,809 Tangible common equity excluding AOCI $ 493,985 $ 484,267 $ 521,632 $ 517,008 $ 476,041 Conference Call The Company will host a conference call and earnings webcast at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on Thursday, April 28, 2022. The live webcast of the call can be accessed from Meta’s Investor Relations website at www.metafinancialgroup.com. Telephone participants may access the conference call by dialing 1-844-200-6205 (International: +1-929-526-1599) approximately 10 minutes prior to start time and reference access code 247026. A webcast replay will also be archived at www.metafinancialgroup.com for one year. Upcoming Investor Events B. Riley Institutional Investors Conference, May 25, 2022 | Los Angeles, CA Forward-Looking Statements The Company and MetaBank may from time to time make written or oral “forward-looking statements,” including statements contained in this press release, the Company’s filings with the SEC, the Company’s reports to stockholders, and in other communications by the Company and MetaBank, which are made in good faith by the Company pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “hope,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “could,” “future,” or the negative of those terms, or other words of similar meaning or similar expressions. You should carefully read statements that contain these words because they discuss our future expectations or state other “forward-looking” information. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and assumptions about future events, and include statements with respect to the Company’s beliefs, expectations, estimates, and intentions, which are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and are subject to change based on various factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual growth, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, performance and business prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Such statements address, among others, the following subjects: future operating results; expectations in connection with the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and related government actions on our business, our industry and the capital markets; customer retention; loan and other product demand; expectations concerning acquisitions and divestitures; new products and services, including those offered by Meta Payment Systems, Refund Advantage, EPS Financial and Specialty Consumer Services divisions; credit quality; the level of net charge-offs and the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses; technology; and the Company's employees. The following factors, among others, could cause the Company's financial performance and results of operations to differ materially from the expectations, estimates, and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements: maintaining our executive management team; expected growth opportunities may not be realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the potential adverse effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and any governmental or societal responses thereto, or other unusual and infrequently occurring events, including the impact on financial markets from geopolitical conflicts such as the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine; successfully completing our announced rebranding and our ability to achieve brand recognition for Pathward equal to or greater than we currently enjoy for MetaBank; changes in trade, monetary, and fiscal policies and laws, including actual changes in interest rates and the Fed Funds rate; changes in tax laws; the strength of the United States' economy, and the local economies in which the Company operates; inflation, market, and monetary fluctuations; the timely and efficient development of new products and services offered by the Company or its strategic partners, as well as risks (including reputational and litigation) attendant thereto, and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users; MetaBank's ability to maintain its Durbin Amendment exemption; the risks of dealing with or utilizing third parties, including, in connection with the Company’s prepaid card and tax refund advance businesses, the risk of reduced volume of refund advance loans as a result of reduced customer demand for or usage of Meta’s strategic partners’ refund advance products; our relationship with, and any actions which may be initiated by, our regulators; changes in financial services laws and regulations, including laws and regulations relating to the tax refund industry and the insurance premium finance industry; technological changes, including, but not limited to, the protection of our electronic systems and information; the impact of acquisitions and divestitures; litigation risk; the growth of the Company’s business, as well as expenses related thereto; continued maintenance by MetaBank of its status as a well-capitalized institution; changes in consumer spending and saving habits; losses from fraudulent or illegal activity; technological risks and developments and cyber threats, attacks, or events; and the success of the Company at maintaining its high quality asset level and managing and collecting assets of borrowers in default should problem assets increase. The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. Additional discussions of factors affecting the Company’s business and prospects are reflected under the caption “Risk Factors” and in other sections of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Company’s fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, and in other filings made with the SEC. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company or its subsidiaries, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances, or future events or for any other reason. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited) (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 237,680 $ 1,230,100 $ 314,019 $ 720,243 $ 3,724,242 Securities available for sale, at fair value 2,043,478 1,782,739 1,864,899 1,917,605 1,480,780 Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost 47,287 50,994 56,669 64,247 72,112 Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at cost 28,812 28,400 28,400 28,433 28,433 Loans held for sale 31,410 36,182 56,194 87,905 67,635 Loans and leases 3,730,190 3,684,261 3,609,563 3,496,670 3,657,531 Allowance for credit losses (88,552 ) (67,623 ) (68,281 ) (91,208 ) (98,892 ) Accrued interest receivable 19,115 17,240 16,254 16,230 17,429 Premises, furniture, and equipment, net 43,167 44,130 44,888 44,107 41,510 Rental equipment, net 213,033 234,693 213,116 211,368 211,397 Foreclosed real estate and repossessed assets, net 112 298 2,077 1,204 1,483 Goodwill and intangible assets 338,795 341,166 342,653 344,403 346,408 Prepaid assets 15,264 17,007 10,513 7,482 10,201 Other assets 227,448 210,071 199,686 203,123 229,854 Total assets $ 6,887,239 $ 7,609,658 $ 6,690,650 $ 7,051,812 $ 9,790,123 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits 5,829,886 6,525,569 5,514,971 5,888,871 8,642,413 Long-term borrowings 91,386 92,274 92,834 93,634 95,336 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 202,561 165,658 210,961 192,674 217,116 Total liabilities 6,123,833 6,783,501 5,818,766 6,175,179 8,954,865 STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Preferred stock — — — — — Common stock, $.01 par value 294 301 317 319 319 Common stock, Nonvoting, $.01 par value — — — — — Additional paid-in capital 612,917 610,816 604,484 602,720 601,222 Retained earnings 223,760 217,992 259,189 262,578 225,471 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (69,374 ) 724 7,599 15,222 12,809 Treasury stock, at cost (4,513 ) (4,318 ) (860 ) (5,696 ) (5,655 ) Total equity attributable to parent 763,084 825,515 870,729 875,143 834,166 Noncontrolling interest 322 642 1,155 1,490 1,092 Total stockholders’ equity 763,406 826,157 871,884 876,633 835,258 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 6,887,239 $ 7,609,658 $ 6,690,650 $ 7,051,812 $ 9,790,123 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 March 31, 2021 March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021 Interest and dividend income: Loans and leases, including fees $ 75,540 $ 65,035 $ 68,472 $ 140,575 $ 130,128 Mortgage-backed securities 5,446 3,864 2,608 9,310 4,730 Other investments 4,191 3,992 4,589 8,183 8,956 85,177 72,891 75,669 158,068 143,814 Interest expense: Deposits 165 141 445 306 1,241 FHLB advances and other borrowings 1,212 1,137 1,374 2,349 2,724 1,377 1,278 1,819 2,655 3,965 Net interest income 83,800 71,613 73,850 155,413 139,849 Provision for credit losses 32,302 186 30,290 32,488 36,379 Net interest income after provision for credit losses 51,498 71,427 43,560 122,925 103,470 Noninterest income: Refund transfer product fees 27,805 579 22,680 28,384 23,327 Tax advance product fees 39,299 1,233 44,562 40,532 46,522 Payments card and deposit fees 26,270 25,132 29,875 51,402 52,439 Other bank and deposit fees 250 237 133 487 370 Rental income 11,375 11,077 9,846 22,452 19,731 Gain on sale of securities 260 137 6 397 6 Gain on sale of trademarks — 50,000 — 50,000 — Gain (loss) on sale of other 626 (3,465 ) 2,133 (2,839 ) 4,981 Other income 3,881 1,661 4,218 5,542 11,532 Total noninterest income 109,766 86,591 113,453 196,357 158,908 Noninterest expense: Compensation and benefits 45,047 38,225 43,932 83,272 76,263 Refund transfer product expense 6,260 138 6,146 6,398 6,207 Tax advance product expense 2,002 183 2,189 2,185 2,559 Card processing 7,457 7,172 7,212 14,629 13,329 Occupancy and equipment expense 8,500 8,349 6,748 16,849 13,636 Operating lease equipment depreciation 8,737 8,449 7,419 17,185 15,000 Legal and consulting 9,347 6,208 6,045 15,555 11,292 Intangible amortization 2,169 1,488 2,757 3,657 4,770 Impairment expense — — 554 — 1,713 Other expense 13,641 12,224 12,969 25,866 23,777 Total noninterest expense 103,160 82,436 95,971 185,596 168,546 Income before income tax expense 58,104 75,582 61,042 133,686 93,832 Income tax expense 8,002 14,276 1,133 22,278 4,665 Net income before noncontrolling interest 50,102 61,306 59,909 111,408 89,167 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 851 (18 ) 843 833 2,064 Net income attributable to parent $ 49,251 $ 61,324 $ 59,066 $ 110,575 $ 87,103 Less: Allocation of Earnings to participating securities(1) 815 953 1,113 1,773 1,683 Net income attributable to common shareholders(1) 48,436 60,371 57,953 108,802 85,420 Earnings per common share: Basic $ 1.66 $ 2.00 $ 1.84 $ 3.66 $ 2.66 Diluted $ 1.66 $ 2.00 $ 1.84 $ 3.66 $ 2.65 Shares used in computing earnings per common share: Basic 29,212,301 30,238,621 31,520,505 29,731,797 32,158,994 Diluted 29,224,362 30,260,655 31,535,022 29,748,832 32,175,484 (1) Amounts presented are used in the two-class earnings per common share calculation. Average Balances, Interest Rates and Yields The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and in rates. Only the yield/rate reflects tax-equivalent adjustments. Nonaccruing loans and leases have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 (Dollars in thousands) Average Outstanding Balance Interest Earned / Paid Yield / Rate(1) Average Outstanding Balance Interest Earned / Paid Yield / Rate(1) Interest-earning assets: Cash and fed funds sold $ 810,857 $ 721 0.36 % $ 4,187,558 $ 1,090 0.11 % Mortgage-backed securities 1,184,377 5,446 1.86 % 543,256 2,607 1.95 % Tax exempt investment securities 189,213 903 2.45 % 297,299 1,132 1.96 % Asset-backed securities 370,671 1,142 1.25 % 389,406 1,290 1.34 % Other investment securities 282,655 1,425 2.05 % 230,168 1,077 1.90 % Total investments 2,026,916 8,916 1.83 % 1,460,129 6,106 1.78 % Commercial finance 2,852,147 48,872 6.95 % 2,471,694 46,299 7.60 % Consumer finance 331,033 7,892 9.67 % 255,625 6,968 11.06 % Tax services 594,166 11,599 7.92 % 714,789 6,544 3.71 % Warehouse finance 467,298 7,177 6.23 % 315,162 4,845 6.23 % Community banking — — — % 363,285 3,817 4.26 % Total loans and leases 4,244,644 75,540 7.22 % 4,120,555 68,473 6.74 % Total interest-earning assets $ 7,082,417 $ 85,177 4.89 % $ 9,768,242 $ 75,669 3.15 % Noninterest-earning assets 814,151 887,610 Total assets $ 7,896,568 $ 10,655,852 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing checking(2) $ 289 $ — 0.32 % $ 275,982 $ — — % Savings 82,902 6 0.03 % 77,562 4 0.02 % Money markets 102,473 53 0.21 % 56,352 42 0.30 % Time deposits 8,682 10 0.49 % 12,820 34 1.07 % Wholesale deposits 173,493 96 0.22 % 175,777 365 0.84 % Total interest-bearing deposits 367,839 165 0.18 % 598,493 445 0.30 % Overnight fed funds purchased 95,700 62 0.26 % — — — % Subordinated debentures 74,040 1,002 5.49 % 73,864 1,147 6.30 % Other borrowings 17,874 148 3.35 % 22,377 227 4.12 % Total borrowings 187,614 1,212 2.62 % 96,241 1,374 5.79 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 555,453 1,377 1.01 % 694,734 1,819 1.06 % Noninterest-bearing deposits 6,311,583 — — % 8,967,067 — — % Total deposits and interest-bearing liabilities $ 6,867,036 $ 1,377 0.08 % $ 9,661,801 $ 1,819 0.08 % Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 213,982 177,372 Total liabilities 7,081,018 9,839,173 Shareholders' equity 815,550 816,679 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 7,896,568 $ 10,655,852 Net interest income and net interest rate spread including noninterest-bearing deposits $ 83,800 4.81 % $ 73,850 3.08 % Net interest margin 4.80 % 3.07 % Tax-equivalent effect 0.01 % 0.01 % Net interest margin, tax-equivalent(3) 4.81 % 3.08 % (1) Tax rate used to arrive at the TEY for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was 21%. (2) At March 31, 2021, $275.7 million of the total balance were interest-bearing deposits where interest expense was paid by a third party and not by the Company. On October 1, 2021, the Company reclassified the balances related to that program to noninterest bearing checking due to the product moving to noninterest bearing. (3) Net interest margin expressed on a fully-taxable-equivalent basis ("net interest margin, tax-equivalent") is a non-GAAP financial measure. The tax-equivalent adjustment to net interest income recognizes the estimated income tax savings when comparing taxable and tax-exempt assets and adjusting for federal and state exemption of interest income. The Company believes that it is a standard practice in the banking industry to present net interest margin expressed on a fully taxable equivalent basis and, accordingly, believes the presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure may be useful for peer comparison purposes. Selected Financial Information As of and For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Equity to total assets 11.08 % 10.86 % 13.03 % 12.43 % 8.53 % Book value per common share outstanding $ 26.00 $ 27.46 $ 27.53 $ 27.46 $ 26.16 Tangible book value per common share outstanding $ 14.46 $ 16.12 $ 16.71 $ 16.67 $ 15.31 Tangible book value per common share outstanding excluding AOCI $ 16.82 $ 16.10 $ 16.47 $ 16.20 $ 14.91 Common shares outstanding 29,362,844 30,080,717 31,669,952 31,919,780 31,926,008 Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.56 % 0.58 % 0.92 % 0.64 % 0.48 % Nonperforming loans and leases to total loans and leases 0.95 % 1.16 % 1.52 % 1.17 % 1.17 % Net interest margin 4.80 % 4.59 % 4.35 % 3.75 % 3.07 % Net interest margin, tax-equivalent 4.81 % 4.61 % 4.37 % 3.77 % 3.08 % Return on average assets 2.49 % 3.49 % 0.88 % 1.90 % 2.22 % Return on average equity 24.16 % 29.69 % 7.18 % 18.07 % 28.93 % Full-time equivalent employees 1,167 1,140 1,124 1,109 1,075 Non-GAAP Reconciliation Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share At and For the Three Months Ended At and For the Six Months Ended (Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 March 31, 2021 March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021 Net Income - GAAP $ 49,251 $ 61,324 $ 59,066 $ 110,575 $ 87,103 Less: Gain on sale of trademarks — 50,000 — 50,000 — Add: Rebranding expenses 2,819 3 — 2,822 — Add: Income tax effect resulting from gain on sale of trademarks and rebranding expenses (711 ) 12,593 — 11,882 — Adjusted net income $ 51,359 $ 23,920 $ 59,066 $ 75,279 $ 87,103 Less: Adjusted allocation of earnings to participating securities 850 372 1,113 1,207 1,683 Adjusted Net income attributable to common shareholders 50,509 23,548 57,953 74,072 85,420 Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding 29,224,362 30,260,655 31,535,022 29,748,832 32,175,484 Adjusted earnings per common share - diluted $ 1.73 $ 0.78 $ 1.84 $ 2.49 $ 2.65 Efficiency Ratio For the Last Twelve Months Ended (Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 Noninterest expense: GAAP $ 360,733 $ 353,544 $ 343,683 $ 330,352 $ 320,070 Net interest income 294,555 284,605 278,991 272,837 266,499 Noninterest income 308,352 312,039 270,903 262,111 240,706 Total revenue: GAAP $ 602,907 $ 596,644 $ 549,894 $ 534,948 $ 507,205 Efficiency ratio 59.83 % 59.26 % 62.50 % 61.75 % 63.10 % Adjusted Efficiency Ratio Noninterest expense: GAAP $ 360,733 $ 353,544 $ 343,683 $ 330,352 $ 320,070 Less: Rebranding expenses 2,822 3 — — — Adjusted noninterest expense 357,911 353,541 343,683 330,352 320,070 Net interest income 294,555 284,605 278,991 272,837 266,499 Noninterest income 308,352 312,039 270,903 262,111 240,706 Less: Gain on sale of trademarks 50,000 50,000 — — — Total adjusted revenue $ 552,907 $ 546,644 $ 549,984 $ 534,948 $ 507,205 Adjusted efficiency ratio 64.73 % 64.67 % 62.50 % 61.75 % 63.10 % MetaBank Period-end Tier 1 Leverage (Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2022 Total stockholders' equity $ 853,001 Adjustments: LESS: Goodwill, net of associated deferred tax liabilities 299,983 LESS: Certain other intangible assets 30,007 LESS: Net deferred tax assets from operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards 13,404 LESS: Net unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities (69,838 ) LESS: Noncontrolling interest 322 ADD: Adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 13,386 Common Equity Tier 1(1) 592,509 Tier 1 minority interest not included in common equity Tier 1 capital 208 Total Tier 1 capital $ 592,717 Total Assets (Quarter Average) $ 7,901,915 ADD: Available for sale securities amortized cost 51,403 ADD: Deferred tax (12,948 ) ADD: Adoption of Accounting Standards Updated 2016-13 13,386 LESS: Deductions from CET1 343,394 Adjusted total assets $ 7,610,362 MetaBank Regulatory Tier 1 Leverage 7.79 % Total Assets (Period End) $ 6,891,342 ADD: Available for sale securities amortized cost 93,354 ADD: Deferred tax (23,516 ) ADD: Adoption of Accounting Standards Updated 2016-13 13,386 LESS: Deductions from CET1 343,394 Adjusted total assets $ 6,631,172 MetaBank Period-end Tier 1 Leverage 8.94 % About Meta Financial Group, Inc.® Meta Financial Group, Inc.® (Nasdaq: CASH) is a U.S.-based financial holding company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion for all™. Through our subsidiary, MetaBank®, N.A., we strive to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity across strategic service lines including Payments, Commercial Finance, and Consumer Solutions, which is comprised of tax services and consumer lending. These solutions are seamlessly integrated to provide end-to-end support to the individuals and businesses who are powering the everyone economy. On March 29, 2022, MetaBank announced it is changing its name to Pathward™, N.A., and Meta Financial Group, Inc. is changing its name to Pathward Financial, Inc.™. Meta Financial Group, Inc. will make certain changes immediately and fully transition to Pathward Financial, Inc.™ by the end of this calendar year. Learn more at MetaFinancialGroup.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220428006016/en/
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