Summit State Bank Reports Net Income of $1.8 Million for Third Quarter 2023; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.12 Per Common Share

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summit State Bank (Nasdaq: SSBI) today reported net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 of $1,821,000, or $0.27 per diluted share, a decrease of $2,158,000, or 54.2%, compared to net income of $3,979,000, or $0.59 per diluted share for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. Financial results for the quarter reflect strong non-interest income resulting from increased gain on sale of loans. Lower net interest income resulting from an increase in interest expense on deposits offset aforementioned increase in non-interest income.

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on October 24, 2023. The quarterly dividend will be paid on November 16, 2023 to shareholders of record on November 9, 2023.

"Our third quarter operating results were highlighted by strong revenue generation and stable loan growth,” said Brian Reed, President and CEO. “We are encouraged that loan demand continues to hold up despite the higher rate environment and we continue to aggressively seek out core lending opportunities. Total deposits increased 19% compared to a year ago, and declined 2% during the quarter, with the growth occurring in interest bearing demand and money market accounts compared to the prior quarter end. While the net interest margin decrease was primarily related to pressure from the funding side of the balance sheet, we remain prudent with all new loan pricing. New customer relationships are fueling loan and deposit growth, and we expect that to continue as we grow the Bank organically.”

Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights (at or for the three months ended September 30, 2023)

  • Net income was $1,821,000, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to $3,979,000, or $0.59 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2022 and $2,985,000, or $0.45 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • Reversal of net credit losses was $5,000, compared to a provision for net credit losses of $770,000 in the third quarter a year ago.
  • Net interest margin was 2.80%, compared to 3.44% in the preceding quarter and 4.42% in the third quarter a year ago.
  • Third quarter revenues (interest income plus noninterest income) increased 20.8% to $16,427,000, compared to $13,596,000 in the third quarter a year ago.
  • Annualized return on average assets was 0.63%, compared to 1.56% in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Annualized return on average equity was 7.70%, compared to 18.12% in the third quarter a year ago.
  • Net loans increased $38,619,000 to $932,199,000 at September 30, 2023, compared to $893,580,000 one year earlier.
  • Net loans increased $7,393,000 during the quarter to $932,199,000 at September 30, 2023, compared to $924,806,000 three months earlier.
  • Total deposits increased 19% to $1,030,836,000 at September 30, 2023 compared to $868,912,000 at September 30, 2022 and decreased 2% when compared to the prior quarter end.
  • The Bank’s nonperforming loans to gross loans increased to 3.72% at September 30, 2023 compared to 2.65% at June 30, 2023 and 0.43% at September 30, 2022. Additionally, nonperforming assets to total assets increased to 3.09%, at September 30, 2023 compared to 2.14% at June 30, 2023 and 0.38% at September 30, 2022.
  • Tangible book value was $13.77 per share, compared to $12.62 per share a year ago.
  • Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2023, June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022.

Operating Results

For the third quarter of 2023, the annualized return on average assets was 0.63% and the annualized return on average equity was 7.70%. This compared to an annualized return on average assets of 1.56% and an annualized return on average equity of 18.12%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2022.

Summit’s net interest margin was 2.80% in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 3.44% in the preceding quarter and 4.42% in the third quarter of 2022. “The unprecedented rise in funding costs that is affecting the entire banking industry impacted our net interest margin during the quarter,” said Reed. “The cost of deposits in the third quarter was 2.26% as the rapid rate increases have driven customers to shift to higher yielding deposit accounts. While we anticipate deposit pricing pressures and heavy competition in our markets to continue in the near term, we continue to benefit from repricing loans at higher rates.”

Interest and dividend income increased 19% to $14,931,000 in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $12,541,000 in the third quarter of 2022. The increase in interest income is attributable to a $998,000 increase in loan interest yield primarily driven by increased loan volume and secondarily by increased rates, $1,109,000 increase in interest on deposits with banks and $283,000 increase in investment interest.

Non-interest income increased in the third quarter of 2023 to $1,496,000 compared to $1,055,000 in the third quarter of 2022. The Bank recognized $1,046,000 in gains on sales of SBA and USDA guaranteed loan balances in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $578,000 in gains on sales of SBA guaranteed loans balances in the third quarter of 2022.

Operating expenses increased in the third quarter of 2023 to $6,926,000 compared to $5,533,000 in the third quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily due to a $182,000 increase in stock appreciation rights and restricted stock award expense, a $428,000 increase in salaries and commissions net of deferred fees and costs, $258,000 increase in employee benefit and health expenses, $207,000 increase in legal and other professional fees, $182,000 increase in equity award benefit accrual expenses, and a $111,000 increase in FDIC Insurance.

Balance Sheet Review

Net loans increased 4% to $932,199,000 at September 30, 2023 compared to $893,580,000 at September 30, 2022 and increased 1% compared to June 30, 2023.

Total deposits increased 19% to $1,030,836,000 at September 30, 2023 compared to $868,912,000 at September 30, 2022 and decreased 2% when compared to the prior quarter end. Most of the deposit growth year-over-year was due to the Bank’s ongoing focus on growing local deposits organically. At September 30, 2023, noninterest bearing demand deposit accounts decreased 17% compared to a year ago and represented 20% of total deposits; savings, NOW and money market accounts increased 23% compared to a year ago and represented 44% of total deposits, and CDs increased 49% compared to a year ago and comprised 36% of total deposits. The average cost of deposits was 2.63% in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 0.52% in the third quarter of 2022, and 2.26% in the second quarter of 2023.

Shareholders’ equity was $93,439,000 at September 30, 2023, compared to $94,435,000 three months earlier and $84,421,000 a year earlier. The increase in shareholders’ equity compared to a year ago was primarily due to an increase of $10,226,000 in retained earnings offset by the $1,452,000 increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss; this change was related to an increase in the unrealized loss on available for sale securities reflecting the increase in market interest rates during the year. At September 30, 2023, tangible book value was $13.77 per share, compared to $13.92 three months earlier, and $12.62 at September 30, 2022.

Summit State Bank continues to maintain capital levels in excess of the requirements to be categorized as “well-capitalized” with tangible equity to tangible assets of 8.24% at September 30, 2023, compared to 8.15% at June 30, 2023, and 8.59% at September 30, 2022. The decrease compared to September 2022 is due to the Bank’s assets outgrowing the retention of capital to build liquidity.

Credit Quality

Nonperforming assets were $35,267,000, or 3.09% of total assets, at September 30, 2023, and consisted of thirteen loans; two loans totaling $5,670,000 are real estate secured construction and land loans and eleven loans totaling $29,597,000 are commercial and agriculture secured loans. There were $21,941,000 of nonperforming assets that were individually assessed resulting in a corresponding reserve of $135,000. There were $3,947,000 in nonperforming assets at September 30, 2022.

Due to minimal projected change in expected losses, the Bank recorded a $5,000 reversal of net credit loss expense in the third quarter of 2023. This compared to $770,000 provision for net credit loss expense in the third quarter of 2022. The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.61% on September 30, 2023 and 1.57% on September 30, 2022.

“During challenging economic times, we remain focused on full customer relationships and new client outreach,” said Reed. “Our history of success as a community bank is rooted in the mission of providing exceptional service to our customers and meeting all of their financial needs.”

About Summit State Bank

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Sonoma County, Summit State Bank (Nasdaq: SSBI), is an award-winning community bank servicing the North Bay. The Bank serves small businesses, nonprofits, and the community, with total assets of $1,142 million and total equity of $93 million at September 30, 2023. The Bank has built its reputation over the past 40 years by specializing in providing exceptional customer service and customized financial solutions to aid in the success of its customers.

Summit State Bank is dedicated to investing in and celebrating the diverse backgrounds, cultures and talents of its employees to create high performance and support the evolving needs of its customers and community it serves. The Bank has been consistently recognized for its achievements and has been awarded Best Places to Work in the North Bay, Top Community Bank Loan Producer, Raymond James Bankers Cup, Super Premier Performing Bank, the Piper Sandler SM-ALL Star Award, the Independent Community Bankers of America’s Best-Performing Community Banks, and the San Francisco Business Times’ 2023 Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists. For more information, visit www.summitstatebank.com.

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

Forward-looking Statements

The financial results in this release are preliminary. Final financial results and other disclosures will be reported in Summit State Bank’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023 and may differ materially from the results and disclosures in this release due to, among other things, the completion of final review procedures, the occurrence of subsequent events or the discovery of additional information.

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements contained in this news release, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties may include but are not necessarily limited to fluctuations in interest rates, inflation, government regulations and general economic conditions, and competition within the business areas in which the Bank will be conducting its operations, including the real estate market in California and other factors beyond the Bank’s control. Such risks and uncertainties could cause results for subsequent interim periods or for the entire year to differ materially from those indicated. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s view only as of the date hereof. The Bank undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.


          
SUMMIT STATE BANK
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands except earnings per share data)
          
          
     Three Months Ended
     September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 September 30, 2022
     (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
          
Interest and dividend income:     
 Interest and fees on loans$12,831  $13,381  $11,833 
 Interest on deposits with banks 1,263   1,449   154 
 Interest on investment securities 708   715   485 
 Dividends on FHLB stock 129   80   69 
   Total interest and dividend income 14,931   15,625   12,541 
Interest expense:     
 Deposits 6,895   5,819   1,100 
 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 10   48   355 
 Junior subordinated debt 94   94   94 
   Total interest expense 6,999   5,961   1,549 
   Net interest income before provision for credit losses 7,932   9,664   10,992 
Reversal of (provision for) credit losses on loans (27)  -   753 
Reversal of (provision for) credit losses on unfunded loan commitments (5)  35   17 
Provision for credit losses on investments 27   -   - 
   Net interest income after provision for (reversal of) credit     
   losses on loans, unfunded loan commitments and investments 7,937   9,629   10,222 
Non-interest income:     
 Service charges on deposit accounts 231   215   219 
 Rental income 61   39   38 
 Net gain on loan sales 1,046   -   578 
 Other income 158   1,195   219 
   Total non-interest income 1,496   1,449   1,055 
Non-interest expense:     
 Salaries and employee benefits 4,362   4,199   3,449 
 Occupancy and equipment 432   442   405 
 Other expenses 2,132   2,181   1,679 
   Total non-interest expense 6,926   6,822   5,533 
   Income before provision for income taxes 2,507   4,256   5,744 
Provision for income taxes 686   1,271   1,765 
   Net income$1,821  $2,985  $3,979 
          
Basic earnings per common share$0.27  $0.45  $0.59 
Diluted earnings per common share$0.27  $0.45  $0.59 
          
Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 6,697   6,697   6,688 
Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 6,705   6,700   6,688 


        
SUMMIT STATE BANK
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands except earnings per share data)
        
        
     Nine Months Ended
     September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022
     (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
        
Interest and dividend income:   
 Interest and fees on loans$39,152  $33,025 
 Interest on deposits with banks 3,618   227 
 Interest on investment securities 2,143   1,312 
 Dividends on FHLB stock 293   203 
   Total interest and dividend income 45,206   34,767 
Interest expense:   
 Deposits 17,114   2,560 
 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 177   749 
 Junior Subordinated Debt 281   281 
   Total interest expense 17,572   3,590 
   Net interest income before provision for credit losses 27,634   31,177 
Provision for credit losses on loans 373   1,876 
Reversal of (provision for) credit losses on unfunded loan commitments (3)  3 
Provision for credit losses on investments 27   - 
   Net interest income after provision for (reversal of) credit   
   losses on loans, unfunded loan commitments and investments 27,237   29,298 
Non-interest income:   
 Service charges on deposit accounts 653   640 
 Rental income 139   162 
 Net gain on loan sales 2,481   4,077 
 Net gain on securities -   7 
 Other income 1,630   477 
   Total non-interest income 4,903   5,363 
Non-interest expense:   
 Salaries and employee benefits 12,354   10,724 
 Occupancy and equipment 1,326   1,230 
 Other expenses 5,886   5,163 
   Total non-interest expense 19,566   17,117 
   Income before provision for income taxes 12,574   17,544 
Provision for income taxes 3,652   5,129 
   Net income$8,922  $12,415 
        
Basic earnings per common share$1.33  $1.86 
Diluted earnings per common share$1.33  $1.86 
        
Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 6,694   6,687 
Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 6,697   6,687 
        


         
SUMMIT STATE BANK
BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands except share data)
         
         
    September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 September 30, 2022
    (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
         
ASSETS     
         
Cash and due from banks$86,604  $112,412  $42,818 
   Total cash and cash equivalents 86,604   112,412   42,818 
         
Investment securities:     
 Available-for-sale (at fair value; amortized cost of $97,099,     
  $97,386 and $83,417) 80,312   83,593   68,694 
         
Loans, less allowance for credit losses of $15,271, $15,261 and $14,209 932,199   924,806   893,580 
Bank premises and equipment, net 5,334   5,426   5,509 
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock (FHLB), at cost 5,541   5,541   4,737 
Goodwill  4,119   4,119   4,119 
Affordable housing tax credit investments 8,360   8,586   8,964 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets 19,705   16,926   15,391 
         
   Total assets$1,142,174  $1,161,409  $1,043,812 
         
LIABILITIES AND     
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY     
         
Deposits:      
 Demand - non interest-bearing$210,258  $212,489  $254,135 
 Demand - interest-bearing 201,516   194,596   147,349 
 Savings 54,317   57,003   68,880 
 Money market 193,080   176,616   149,409 
 Time deposits that meet or exceed the FDIC insurance limit 145,672   175,810   102,660 
 Other time deposits 225,993   231,802   146,479 
   Total deposits 1,030,836   1,048,316   868,912 
         
Federal Home Loan Bank advances -   -   73,700 
Junior subordinated debt 5,916   5,913   5,902 
Affordable housing commitment 4,435   4,435   4,752 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 7,548   8,310   6,125 
         
   Total liabilities 1,048,735   1,066,974   959,391 
         
Shareholders' equity     
 Preferred stock, no par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized;     
  no shares issued and outstanding -   -   - 
 Common stock, no par value; shares authorized - 30,000,000 shares;     
  issued and outstanding 6,784,099, 6,784,099 and 6,687,959 37,389   37,301   37,145 
 Retained earnings 67,867   66,844   57,641 
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net (11,817)  (9,710)  (10,365)
         
   Total shareholders' equity 93,439   94,435   84,421 
         
   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,142,174  $1,161,409  $1,043,812 
         


Financial Summary
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
      
 As of and for the
 Three Months Ended
 September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 September 30, 2022
 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Statement of Income Data:     
Net interest income$7,932  $9,664  $10,992 
Reversal of (provision for) credit losses on loans (27)  -   753 
Reversal of (provision for) credit losses on unfunded loan commitments (5)  35   17 
Provision for credit losses on investments 27   -   - 
Non-interest income 1,496   1,449   1,055 
Non-interest expense 6,926   6,822   5,533 
Provision for income taxes 686   1,271   1,765 
Net income$1,821  $2,985  $3,979 
      
Selected per Common Share Data:     
Basic earnings per common share$0.27  $0.45  $0.59 
Diluted earnings per common share$0.27  $0.45  $0.59 
Dividend per share$0.12  $0.12  $0.12 
Book value per common share (1)$13.77  $13.92  $12.62 
      
Selected Balance Sheet Data:      
Assets$1,142,174  $1,161,409  $1,043,812 
Loans, net 932,199   924,806   893,580 
Deposits 1,030,836   1,048,316   868,912 
Average assets 1,155,007   1,157,193   1,014,891 
Average earning assets 1,123,951   1,125,327   986,780 
Average shareholders' equity 95,180   94,340   87,142 
Nonperforming loans 35,267   24,908   3,947 
Total nonperforming assets 35,267   24,908   3,947 
      
Selected Ratios:     
Return on average assets (2) 0.63%  1.03%  1.56%
Return on average common shareholders' equity (2) 7.59%  12.69%  18.12%
Efficiency ratio (3) 73.46%  61.39%  45.93%
Net interest margin (2) 2.80%  3.44%  4.42%
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio 9.65%  9.40%  9.64%
Tier 1 capital ratio 9.65%  9.40%  9.64%
Total capital ratio 11.49%  11.23%  11.55%
Tier 1 leverage ratio 8.47%  8.36%  8.71%
Common dividend payout ratio (4) 43.82%  27.40%  20.31%
Average shareholders' equity to average assets 8.24%  8.15%  8.59%
Nonperforming loans to total loans 3.72%  2.65%  0.43%
Nonperforming assets to total assets 3.09%  2.14%  0.38%
Allowance for credit losses to total loans 1.61%  1.62%  1.57%
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans 43.30%  61.27%  359.97%
   
(1) Total shareholders' equity divided by total common shares outstanding.  
(2) Annualized.  
(3) Non-interest expenses to net interest and non-interest income, net of securities gains.    
(4) Common dividends divided by net income available for common shareholders.  
      


Financial Summary
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
    
 As of and for the
 Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022
 (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Statement of Income Data:   
Net interest income$27,634  $31,177 
Provision for credit losses on loans 373   1,876 
Reversal of (provision for) credit losses on unfunded loan commitments (3)  3 
Provision for credit losses on investments 27   - 
Non-interest income 4,903   5,363 
Non-interest expense 19,566   17,117 
Provision for income taxes 3,652   5,129 
Net income$8,922  $12,415 
    
Selected per Common Share Data:   
Basic earnings per common share$1.33  $1.86 
Diluted earnings per common share$1.33  $1.86 
Dividend per share$0.36  $0.36 
Book value per common share (1)$13.77  $12.62 
    
Selected Balance Sheet Data:    
Assets$1,142,174  $1,043,812 
Loans, net 932,199   893,580 
Deposits 1,030,836   868,912 
Average assets 1,149,441   983,343 
Average earning assets 1,117,877   957,280 
Average shareholders' equity 93,461   85,824 
Nonperforming loans 35,267   3,947 
Total nonperforming assets 35,267   3,947 
    
Selected Ratios:   
Return on average assets (2) 1.04%  1.69%
Return on average common shareholders' equity (2) 12.76%  19.34%
Efficiency ratio (3) 60.13%  46.85%
Net interest margin (2) 3.31%  4.35%
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio 9.65%  9.64%
Tier 1 capital ratio 9.65%  9.64%
Total capital ratio 11.49%  11.55%
Tier 1 leverage ratio 8.47%  8.71%
Common dividend payout ratio (4) 27.36%  19.48%
Average shareholders' equity to average assets 8.13%  8.73%
Nonperforming loans to total loans 3.72%  0.43%
Nonperforming assets to total assets 3.09%  0.38%
Allowance for credit losses to total loans 1.61%  1.57%
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans 43.30%  359.97%
  
(1) Total shareholders' equity divided by total common shares outstanding. 
(2) Annualized. 
(3) Non-interest expenses to net interest and non-interest income, net of securities gains.  
(4) Common dividends divided by net income available for common shareholders. 
    


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