Q1 2024 pre-tax and pre-provision income of $5.3 million.
Net income of $3.0 million (0.70 per share).
LAKEWOOD, CO / ACCESSWIRE / April 26, 2024 / Solera National Bancorp, Inc. (OTC PINK:SLRK) ("Company"), the holding company for Solera National Bank ("Bank"), a business-focused bank located in the Denver metropolitan area, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. For the first quarter of 2024, net income was $3.0 million ($0.70 per share). Q1 2024 net interest income of $9.2 million increased $1.0 million or 13% from Q1 2023.
1Q24 Financial Highlights
- The Company had a pre-tax and pre-provision income of $5.3 million.
- Total interest income of $17.2 million increased $3.8 million or 29% from Q1 2023.
- Earning asset yield increased to 6.03% from 5.25% or 15% from Q1 2023.
- Return on equity was 15.05%.
- Efficiency ratio was 48.49%.
Steve Snailum, COO, commented: "The customer experience is better than ever at Solera! We have been able to service a record number of customer requests through our phone support and new live chat option. We are also extremely excited to announce that we are launching a new and improved website at the end of April. Solera remains committed to offering great products, exceptional rates, and personalized service, all while maintaining a top-tier efficiency ratio."
Tim Pester, the Controller, commented: "Solera's adaptability and strategic foresight have positioned the bank to successfully navigate the Federal Reserve's current path of "rates higher for longer." To continue to steer through the constantly changing economic landscape, the bank will remain resilient and flexible."
About Solera National Bancorp, Inc.
Solera National Bancorp, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 to organize and serve as the holding company for Solera National Bank, which opened for business in September 2007. Solera National Bank is a community bank serving the needs of emerging businesses and real estate investors. At the core of Solera National Bank is welcoming, attentive, and respectful customer service, a focus on supporting a growing and diverse economy, and a passion to serve our community through service, education, and volunteerism. For more information, please visit http://www.SoleraBank.com.
This press release contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts and that relate to future plans or projected results of Solera National Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Solera National Bank, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated, or implied. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. Readers of this release are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Contacts: Jay Hansen, CFO (303) 209-8600
FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW
SOLERA NATIONAL BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(unaudited)
($000s) |
3/31/2024 | 12/31/2023 | 9/30/2023 | 6/30/2023 | 3/31/2023 | ||||||||||||||
ASSETS |
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Cash and due from banks |
$ | 2,095 | $ | 2,734 | $ | 2,156 | $ | 1,657 | $ | 1,957 | |||||||||
Federal funds sold |
- | - | - | - | 5,300 | ||||||||||||||
Interest-bearing deposits with banks |
1,079 | 2,582 | 1,651 | 1,528 | 2,214 | ||||||||||||||
Investment securities, available-for-sale |
185,120 | 183,579 | 169,673 | 173,552 | 170,033 | ||||||||||||||
Investment securities, held-to-maturity |
200,575 | 200,825 | 199,875 | 204,900 | 205,425 | ||||||||||||||
FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank stocks, at cost |
7,952 | 12,225 | 7,516 | 9,043 | 7,103 | ||||||||||||||
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, gross |
65 | 79 | 86 | 111 | 111 | ||||||||||||||
Traditional loans, gross |
820,936 | 787,280 | 746,198 | 745,666 | 717,943 | ||||||||||||||
Allowance for loan and lease losses |
(10,808 | ) | (9,607 | ) | (9,405 | ) | (9,404 | ) | (8,847 | ) | |||||||||
Net traditional loans |
810,128 | 777,672 | 736,793 | 736,262 | 709,096 | ||||||||||||||
Premises and equipment, net |
29,448 | 28,173 | 28,918 | 27,625 | 26,816 | ||||||||||||||
Accrued interest receivable |
7,807 | 7,272 | 7,232 | 6,557 | 7,044 | ||||||||||||||
Bank-owned life insurance |
5,033 | 5,002 | 4,972 | 4,944 | 4,917 | ||||||||||||||
Other assets |
8,607 | 6,547 | 12,611 | 8,952 | 10,291 | ||||||||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
$ | 1,257,909 | $ | 1,226,690 | $ | 1,171,483 | $ | 1,175,131 | $ | 1,150,307 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Noninterest-bearing demand deposits |
$ | 508,615 | $ | 511,616 | $ | 509,382 | $ | 539,522 | $ | 536,880 | |||||||||
Interest-bearing demand deposits |
53,514 | 48,122 | 46,153 | 42,825 | 56,715 | ||||||||||||||
Savings and money market deposits |
255,655 | 169,328 | 272,948 | 219,834 | 210,476 | ||||||||||||||
Time deposits |
240,047 | 241,149 | 232,728 | 130,716 | 147,174 | ||||||||||||||
Total deposits |
1,057,831 | 970,215 | 1,061,211 | 932,897 | 951,245 | ||||||||||||||
Accrued interest payable |
1,347 | 2,677 | 1,042 | 150 | 70 | ||||||||||||||
Short-term borrowings |
79,104 | 138,077 | 7,100 | 137,193 | 98,432 | ||||||||||||||
Long-term FHLB borrowings |
34,000 | 34,000 | 34,000 | 34,000 | 34,000 | ||||||||||||||
Accounts payable and other liabilities |
4,659 | 2,181 | 2,860 | 2,786 | 2,489 | ||||||||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
1,176,941 | 1,147,150 | 1,106,213 | 1,107,026 | 1,086,236 | ||||||||||||||
Common stock |
43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | ||||||||||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
38,763 | 38,748 | 38,748 | 38,748 | 38,748 | ||||||||||||||
Retained earnings |
57,440 | 54,420 | 50,877 | 46,240 | 42,562 | ||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain |
(15,278 | ) | (13,671 | ) | (24,398 | ) | (16,926 | ) | (17,282 | ) | |||||||||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
80,968 | 79,540 | 65,270 | 68,105 | 64,071 | ||||||||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
$ | 1,257,909 | $ | 1,226,690 | $ | 1,171,483 | $ | 1,175,131 | $ | 1,150,307 | |||||||||
SOLERA NATIONAL BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
($000s, except per share data) |
3/31/2024 | 12/31/2023 | 9/30/2023 | 6/30/2023 | 3/31/2023 | ||||||||||
Interest and dividend income |
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18 | 18 | 17 | ||||||||||
Interest and fees on traditional loans |
$ | 13,277 | $ | 12,425 | $ | 11,862 | $ | 10,684 | $ | 9,691 | |||||
Interest and fees on PPP loans |
- | - | - | - | 11 | ||||||||||
Investment securities |
3,693 | 3,704 | 3,602 | 3,679 | 3,549 | ||||||||||
Dividends on bank stocks |
224 | 159 | 163 | 163 | 120 | ||||||||||
Other |
30 | 88 | 59 | 23 | 17 | ||||||||||
Total interest income |
$ | 17,224 | $ | 16,376 | $ | 15,686 | $ | 14,549 | $ | 13,388 | |||||
Interest expense |
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Deposits |
5,833 | 6,066 | 5,680 | 4,307 | 3,947 | ||||||||||
FHLB & Fed borrowings |
2,200 | 1,662 | 1,497 | 1,819 | 1,281 | ||||||||||
Total interest expense |
8,033 | 7,728 | 7,177 | 6,126 | 5,228 | ||||||||||
Net interest income |
9,191 | 8,648 | 8,509 | 8,423 | 8,160 | ||||||||||
Provision for loan and lease losses |
1,203 | 203 | 9 | 559 | 759 | ||||||||||
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses |
7,988 | 8,445 | 8,500 | 7,864 | 7,401 | ||||||||||
Noninterest income |
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Customer service and other fees |
443 | 528 | 372 | 417 | 405 | ||||||||||
Other income |
616 | 617 | 822 | 972 | 747 | ||||||||||
Gain on sale of securities |
60 | 68 | - | - | 242 | ||||||||||
Total noninterest income |
1,119 | 1,213 | 1,194 | 1,389 | 1,394 | ||||||||||
Noninterest expense |
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Employee compensation and benefits |
2,418 | 2,046 | 1,957 | 2,101 | 2,015 | ||||||||||
Occupancy |
401 | 342 | 341 | 336 | 292 | ||||||||||
Professional fees |
495 | 383 | 148 | 96 | 112 | ||||||||||
Other general and administrative |
1,656 | 1,378 | 1,362 | 2,124 | 1,104 | ||||||||||
Total noninterest expense |
4,970 | 4,149 | 3,808 | 4,657 | 3,523 | ||||||||||
Net Income Before Taxes |
$ | 4,137 | $ | 5,509 | $ | 5,886 | $ | 4,596 | $ | 5,273 | |||||
Income Tax Expense |
1,118 | 1,965 | 985 | 968 | 689 | ||||||||||
Net Income |
$ | 3,019 | $ | 3,544 | $ | 4,901 | $ | 3,628 | $ | 4,584 | |||||
Income Per Share |
$ | 0.70 | $ | 0.82 | $ | 1.14 | $ | 0.84 | $ | 1.07 | |||||
Tangible Book Value Per Share |
$ | 18.83 | $ | 18.50 | $ | 15.18 | $ | 15.84 | $ | 14.90 | |||||
WA Shares outstanding |
4,299,953 | 4,299,953 | 4,299,953 | 4,299,953 | 4,299,953 | ||||||||||
Pre-Tax Pre-Provision Income |
$ | 5,340 | $ | 5,712 | $ | 5,895 | $ | 5,155 | $ | 6,032 | |||||
Net Interest Margin |
3.40 | % | 3.32 | % | 3.29 | % | 3.37 | % | 3.36 | % | |||||
Cost of Funds |
2.77 | % | 2.72 | % | 2.54 | % | 2.24 | % | 1.98 | % | |||||
Efficiency Ratio |
48.49 | % | 42.37 | % | 39.25 | % | 47.46 | % | 37.83 | % | |||||
Return on Average Assets |
0.97 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.67 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.71 | % | |||||
Return on Average Equity |
15.05 | % | 19.58 | % | 29.40 | % | 21.96 | % | 30.11 | % | |||||
Leverage Ratio |
7.7 | % | 7.6 | % | 7.6 | % | 7.3 | % | 7.2 | % | |||||
Asset Quality: |
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Non-performing loans to gross loans |
0.53 | % | 0.66 | % | 0.87 | % | 1.07 | % | 0.74 | % | |||||
Non-performing assets to total assets |
0.34 | % | 0.43 | % | 0.55 | % | 0.68 | % | 0.46 | % | |||||
Allowance for loan losses to gross traditional loans |
1.32 | % | 1.21 | % | 1.24 | % | 1.24 | % | 1.23 | % | |||||
Criticized loans/assets: |
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Special mention |
$ | 35,997 | $ | 9,688 | $ | 26,006 | $ | 29,164 | $ | 23,951 | |||||
Substandard: Accruing |
19,108 | 1,685 | 1,695 | 1,720 | 2,195 | ||||||||||
Substandard: Nonaccrual |
4,332 | 5,223 | 6,508 | 8,005 | 5,300 | ||||||||||
Doubtful |
- | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
Total criticized loans |
$ | 59,437 | $ | 16,596 | $ | 34,209 | $ | 38,889 | $ | 31,446 | |||||
Other real estate owned |
- | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
Investment securities |
- | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
Total criticized assets |
$ | 59,437 | $ | 16,596 | $ | 34,209 | $ | 38,889 | $ | 31,446 | |||||
Criticized assets to total assets |
4.73 | % | 1.35 | % | 2.91 | % | 3.31 | % | 2.73 | % | |||||
SOURCE: Solera National Bancorp, Inc.
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