Bank of Marin Bancorp Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bank of Marin Bancorp, "Bancorp" (Nasdaq: BMRC), parent company of Bank of Marin, "Bank," announced a net loss of $21.9 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to net income of $2.9 million for the first quarter of 2024. Diluted loss per share was $(1.36) for the second quarter, compared to earnings per share of $0.18 for the prior quarter. Net loss for the first six months of 2024 totaled $19.0 million, compared to net income of $14.0 million for the same period last year. Diluted (loss) earnings per share were $(1.18) and $0.87 for the first six months of 2024 and 2023, respectively. Both the second quarter and six months of 2024 results reflected a $32.5 million pretax loss from the previously announced balance sheet restructuring and a $5.2 million pre-tax provision for credit losses on loans.

Concurrent with this release, Bancorp issued presentation slides providing supplemental information, some of which will be discussed during the second quarter 2024 earnings call. The earnings release and presentation slides are intended to be reviewed together and can be found online on Bank of Marin's website at www.bankofmarin.com under "Investor Relations."

"During the second quarter, we executed on our strategic priorities, which included realizing the benefits from the more robust loan origination engine we have built, increasing our net interest margin, and carefully managing our expenses," said Tim Myers, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We also took advantage of the strength in our balance sheet and capital position to take substantial, proactive steps designed to bolster our profitability and position the Bank for accelerated earnings momentum. We executed a strategic balance sheet repositioning and sold $325 million of low-yielding investment securities. This resulted in the second quarter loss, but we have already used some of the proceeds from these sales to pay off wholesale borrowings and invest in higher yielding loans and securities. We are confident that we will successfully reinvest the remaining proceeds into higher yielding assets, including loans that meet our disciplined pricing and underwriting criteria, which we believe will be accretive to both our net interest margin and earnings going forward.

"We are starting the second half of 2024 with positive trends in loan growth, core deposit gathering, and expense management, while seeing continued strong asset quality within the bulk of our loan portfolio. We are also seeing the initial benefits from our balance sheet repositioning on our net interest margin and we expect to realize more expansion in our margin as we continue reinvesting the proceeds from the securities sales. We believe all of these trends should result in a higher level of profitability in the second half of the year and position us well to continue generating profitable growth in the years ahead," said Mr. Myers.

Bancorp also provided the following highlights for the second quarter of 2024:

• As previously announced, the Bank sold 56% of its available-for-sale securities ("AFS") portfolio at an after-tax loss of $22.9 million. Redeployment of the $292.6 million net proceeds is expected to provide a 30 basis point increase in annualized net interest margin and $0.46 per share estimated annualized earnings accretion beginning in the third quarter, assuming an average reinvestment yield of 5.75%. The sale is part of our strategy to improve future earnings and increase return on equity. Excluding the loss on security sales, net income and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter would have been $1.0 million and $0.06, all other factors unchanged. See Non-GAAP Reconciliation below.
• A $5.2 million provision for credit losses on loans in the second quarter, compared to a provision of $350 thousand for the previous quarter, brought the allowance for credit losses to 1.47% of total loans, compared to 1.24% as of March 31, 2024. The provision was largely due to an increased individual reserve for one non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan totaling $16.7 million that, although current, has experienced a deteriorating financial condition and a material increase in its loan-to-value ratio associated with a recent valuation of the underlying collateral. See Loans and Credit Quality section below for more details.
• Non-accrual loans were also significantly impacted by the loan discussed above and increased to 1.62% of total loans at quarter end from 0.31% at March 31, 2024. Net charge-offs were minimal. Approximately 60% of non-accrual loans were paying as agreed as of June 30, 2024. Subsequent to quarter end, one commercial loan on non-accrual totaling $1.8 million paid off in full.
• Classified loans were relatively stable and down to 2.63% of total loans compared to 2.67% last quarter. Some consumer loan downgrades during the quarter were more than offset by two upgrades on one commercial real estate and one consumer loan, as well as paydowns on other classified loans.
• Strong originations of $64.1 million in the quarter led to $27.4 million in loan growth resulting in a balance of $2.082 billion as of June 30, 2024, compared to $2.055 billion as of March 31, 2024. Payoffs totaled $31.2 million. Loan amortization from scheduled repayments and an increase in utilization of credit lines netted $5.5 million during the quarter.
• Total deposits of $3.214 billion as of June 30, 2024 were down $70.3 million compared to $3.284 billion as of March 31, 2024, mostly due to timing of month-end payments. Non-interest bearing deposits remain a large component at 44.1% of total deposits as of June 30, 2024, compared to 44.0% as of March 31, 2024. Shortly after quarter-end balances began to climb again.
• All intra-quarter borrowings were paid down with securities sales proceeds leaving a balance of zero at June 30, 2024. Net available funding sources of $1.797 billion provided 202% coverage of an estimated $889.8 million in uninsured deposits, representing 28% of total deposits at June 30, 2024.
• The tax-equivalent net interest margin increased to 2.52% from 2.50% in the first quarter as loans funded or renewed in the second quarter continue to carry higher yields while deposit cost increases have decelerated. In fact, 69% of the quarter's loan fundings occurred in the month of June, leaving room for expanded net interest income in the coming quarters. The average cost of deposits increased only 7 basis points to 1.45% in the second quarter compared to a 23 basis point increase in the prior quarter.
• During the quarter the Bank did a review of its expense structure and eliminated some positions not viewed as critical to achieving its strategic objectives within the current operating environment. The Bank recorded severance costs in the second quarter of $243 thousand with an additional amount expected in the third quarter related to the executive officer departure reported on July 25, 2024. The pre-tax cost save for the remainder of 2024 is $876 thousand and the annualized cost save is approximately $2.7 million.
• Return on average assets ("ROA") was (2.35)% for the second quarter of 2024, compared to 0.31% for the first quarter of 2024, and return on average equity ("ROE") was (20.36)%, compared to 2.70% for the prior quarter. The efficiency ratio for the second quarter of 2024 was (300.37)%, compared to 83.18% for the prior quarter. Excluding the loss on security sales, ROA, ROE and the efficiency ratio for the second quarter would have been 0.11%, 0.95% and 86.70%, all other factors unchanged. See Non-GAAP Reconciliation below.
• Capital was above well-capitalized regulatory requirements with total risk-based capital ratios of 16.46% and 15.54% as of June 30, 2024 for Bancorp and the Bank, respectively. Bancorp's tangible common equity to tangible assets ("TCE ratio") increased to 9.92% as of June 30, 2024, and the Bank's TCE ratio was 9.27%. As an additional indicator of capital adequacy, we look to the TCE ratio net of after-tax unrealized losses on held-to-maturity securities as if the losses were realized. That ratio was 7.53% as of June 30, 2024, compared to 7.45% as of March 31, 2024 (refer to the discussion and reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure in the section below entitled S tatement Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures).
• Bancorp's share repurchase program continues to be available for up to $25.0 million, expiring on July 31, 2025. There have been no repurchases to date in 2024 or in 2023, however the Bank will continue to assess opportunities to utilize the program.
• The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on July 25, 2024, which represents the 77 ^th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Bancorp. The dividend is payable on August 15, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 8, 2024.

"Bank of Marin continues to maintain robust capital and liquidity levels, while diligently managing expenses and credit," said Tani Girton, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "Overall credit quality remains solid, and we are not seeing anything beyond idiosyncratic issues in our loan portfolio.

"On the expense front, we made strategic staffing adjustments throughout the company which enable us to offset investments in revenue-driving talent as well as technology, creating efficiencies we believe will help manage costs while continuing to drive growth through the year and well into the future."

Loans and Credit Quality

Loans increased by $27.4 million for the second quarter of 2024 and totaled $2.082 billion as of June 30, 2024, compared to $2.055 billion as of March 31, 2024. Loan originations for the second quarter were $64.1 million, largely in non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, compared to $12.4 million for the first quarter of 2024 and $22.8 million for the second quarter of 2023. Total loan commitments originated in the quarter were $94.5 million, compared to $25.3 million for the first quarter of 2024 and $34.1 million for the second quarter of 2023. Loans increased $8.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $10.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023. Loan originations were $76.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $67.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Loan payoffs were $31.2 million for the second quarter, compared to $21.8 million for the first quarter of 2024 and $24.6 million for the second quarter of 2023. The largest portion was the result of asset sales by customers, and there was no dominant trend noted in the quarter. Payoffs were $53.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $46.8 million for the same period in 2023.

During the second quarter, we moved a $16.7 million non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan to non-accrual status, which was the primary contributor to the provision. The underlying collateral property is a multi-story office building located in San Francisco that was materially impacted by the pandemic and subsequent remote work and vacancy issues. We downgraded the credit to substandard in the fourth quarter of 2021, and have continued to evaluate the occupancy, operating income, and underlying valuation. The loan is guaranteed, and payments have always been current with enough pledged cash held at the Bank to cover payments to maturity in 2026. Nonetheless, a recent appraisal indicated that the refinance loan amount for which the property would qualify at maturity would likely be less than the payoff amount based on current rents, occupancy, and sponsorship wherewithal. Based on this consideration we chose to provision for that shortfall.

Non-accrual loans totaled $33.7 million, or 1.62% of the loan portfolio, at June 30, 2024, compared to $6.3 million, or 0.31% at March 31, 2024. The $27.4 million increase resulted from the movement of 7 relationships totaling $27.8 million to non-accrual status in the second quarter, $16.7 million of which was the non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan discussed above. Another $8.8 million relationship consisting of two commercial loans, one commercial real estate loan and one home equity loan is anticipated to pay off all related loans in full through the sale of assets in the near future. Of the total non-accrual loans as of June 30, 2024, approximately 60% were paying as agreed, 71% were real estate secured, and all are being closely monitored for payments or payoff.

Bank of Marin has continued its steadfast conservative underwriting practices and, in light of current market conditions, our portfolio management and credit teams are exercising heightened vigilance for potential credit quality weakening. Classified loans remained stable totaling $54.7 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $54.8 million as of March 31, 2024. Home equity loans totaling $737 thousand and auto loans totaling $302 thousand were downgraded to substandard, offset by a $150 thousand home equity loan and a $341 thousand non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan upgraded to pass, charge-offs of two commercial loans associated with one relationship totaling $29 thousand, and paydowns on other loans.

Accruing loans past due 30 to 89 days totaled $2.2 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $1.9 million as of March 31, 2024. We had one accruing non-owner-occupied commercial real estate loan over 90 days past due as of June 30, 2024 that has been in extended renewal negotiations, but it is secured and expected to be restored to a current payment status in the near future.

Loans designated special mention, which are not considered adversely classified, decreased by $1.9 million to $99.0 million as of June 30, 2024, from $100.9 million as of March 31, 2024. The decrease was largely due to $15.0 million in upgrades to pass risk ratings and payoffs of $1.3 million, partially offset by $15.2 million in downgrades from pass and the balance from contractual paydowns. Of the loans designated special mention, 99% were real estate secured. All but two of the loans, outside of not-for-profits, are guaranteed by owners or sponsors. One of the two loans had a zero balance at June 30, 2024.

Net charge-offs for the second quarter of 2024 totaled $26 thousand, compared to net charge-offs of $21 thousand for the first quarter of 2024.

The provision for credit losses on loans in the second quarter was $5.2 million, compared to $350 thousand in the prior quarter. The provision was due primarily to an increase to the individual reserve for one non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan totaling $16.7 million placed on non accrual during the quarter as discussed above. The ratio of allowance for credit losses to total loans increased to 1.47% at June 30, 2024, compared to 1.24% at March 31, 2024, largely due to this provision.

There was no provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments in the second quarter of 2024 or in the prior quarter.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $231.4 million at June 30, 2024, an increase of $195.1 million compared to $36.3 million at March 31, 2024 largely due to proceeds of $292.6 million from the sale of available-for-sale securities, discussed below, partially offset by the payoff of $58.5 million in mid-quarter borrowings, loan fundings, and securities purchases. Reinvestment of securities sale proceeds have continued during the third quarter of 2024 and include the funding of loans that were in the pipeline during the second quarter of 2024, as well as additional securities purchases.

Investments

The investment securities portfolio totaled $1.158 billion at June 30, 2024, a decrease of $293.9 million from March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily the result of the sale of $325.2 million available-for-sale securities, resulting in a pre-tax loss on sale of $32.5 million. The sold securities had an average book yield of 1.94% with the proceeds allocated to interim borrowing payoffs, loan fundings, securities purchases, and cash available for future use. Assuming a 5.75% average yield on reinvestment, the securities repositioning is expected to have an approximate 3-year capital earn back and contribute approximately 30 basis points to annualized net interest margin beginning third quarter, resulting in $0.46 estimated earnings per share accretion over the next four quarters. These estimates consider the securities repositioning in isolation and do not include other activities that could impact net interest margin or earnings per share. In addition, there were principal repayments and maturities totaling $20.1 million, purchases of $19.0 million, and $757 thousand in net amortization. Both the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity portfolios are eligible for pledging to FHLB or the Federal Reserve as collateral for borrowing. The portfolios are comprised of high credit quality investments with average effective durations of 5.02 on available-for-sale securities and 5.52 on held-to-maturity securities. Both portfolios generate cash flows monthly from interest, principal amortization and payoffs, which supports the Bank's liquidity. Those cash flows totaled $28.6 million and $31.3 million in the second and first quarters of 2024, respectively.

Deposits

Deposits totaled $3.214 billion at June 30, 2024, compared to $3.284 billion at March 31, 2024. Non-interest bearing deposits made up 44.1% of total deposits at June 30, 2024, compared to 44.0% at March 31, 2024. The Bank's competitive and balanced approach to relationship management and focused outreach to customers seeking alternative options for banking solutions generated over 1,300 new accounts during the second quarter, 56% of which were new relationships (excluding new reciprocal accounts).

Borrowings and Liquidity

At June 30, 2024, the Bank had zero outstanding borrowings, consistent with March 31, 2024, although there were intermittent borrowings averaging $10.7 million in the second quarter. While available as a liquidity source, we have not utilized brokered deposits. Net available funding sources, including unrestricted cash, unencumbered available-for-sale securities and total available borrowing capacity totaled $1.797 billion, or 56% of total deposits and 202% of estimated uninsured and/or uncollateralized deposits as of June 30, 2024.

The following table details the components of our contingent liquidity sources as of June 30, 2024.

(in millions)	Total Available	Amount Used	Net Availability
Internal Sources
Unrestricted cash 1	$	201.8	$	-	$	201.8
Unencumbered securities at market value		193.5		-		193.5
External Sources
FHLB line of credit		941.7		-		941.7
FRB line of credit		335.4		-		335.4
Lines of credit at correspondent banks		125.0		-		125.0
Total Liquidity	$	1,797.4	$	-	$	1,797.4
1 Excludes cash items in transit as of June 30, 2024. Note: Brokered deposits available through third-party networks are not included above.

Capital Resources

The total risk-based capital ratio for Bancorp was 16.46% at June 30, 2024, compared to 17.05% at March 31, 2024. The total risk-based capital ratio for the Bank was 15.54% at June 30, 2024, compared to 16.71% at March 31, 2024. Reductions in risk-based capital ratios were related to losses realized on securities sales.

Bancorp's tangible common equity to tangible assets ("TCE ratio") was 9.92% at June 30, 2024, compared to 9.76% at March 31, 2024. The TCE ratio increased slightly quarter over quarter due mainly to the decrease in tangible risk weighted assets. The capital plan and point-in-time capital stress tests indicate that Bank of Marin and Bancorp capital ratios will remain above regulatory well-capitalized and internal policy minimums throughout a five-year forecast horizon and across stress scenarios such as additional unrealized losses on the investment portfolio, additional deposit growth or decline, loan credit quality deterioration, and potential share repurchases.

Earnings

Net Interest Income

Net interest income totaled $22.5 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $22.7 million for the prior quarter. The $227 thousand decrease from the prior quarter was primarily related to an increase of $356 thousand in interest expense on deposits, partially offset by a $186 thousand increase in interest income from loans and the reallocation of proceeds from investment security sales into interest-bearing cash accounts. Quarter-over-quarter, the cost of interest-bearing deposits increased by 10 basis points to 2.56%, decelerating significantly from the 33 basis point increase in the first quarter. The average cost of deposits increased only 7 basis points to 1.45% in the second quarter compared to a 23 basis point increase in the prior quarter.

Net interest income totaled $45.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $54.0 million for the same period in the prior year. The $8.9 million decrease from the prior year was primarily due to higher costing deposits and lower average balances on investments, partially offset by a lower average balance on borrowings and higher yields on loans.

The tax-equivalent net interest margin was 2.52% for the second quarter of 2024, compared to 2.50% for the prior quarter. Higher loan yields contributed 6 basis points while a higher cost of deposits reduced margin by 5 basis points. The combination of lower average investment security balances and higher average cash and borrowing balances contributed 1 basis point.

The tax-equivalent net interest margin was 2.51% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 2.74% for the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily attributed to higher deposit costs which reduced the margin by 90 basis points, partially offset by lower borrowing balances which positively affected the margin by 38 basis points and higher loan yields contributed 30 basis points.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income was $(29.8) million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to income of $2.8 million for the prior quarter. The decrease from the prior quarter was primarily attributed to a $32.5 million net loss on sale of available-for-sale investment securities in the second quarter, as discussed above. Excluding the loss on sale, non-interest income was $2.8 million for the second quarter, consistent with prior quarter. See the non-GAAP disclosure below.

Non-interest income was $(27.0) million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to income of $5.7 million for the same period of the prior year. The $32.7 million decrease from the prior year period was primarily attributed to a $32.5 million pre-tax net loss on sale of available-for-sale investment securities in the second quarter, as discussed above. Additionally, 2023 included higher bank owned life insurance income due to death benefits.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense totaled $21.9 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $21.2 million for the prior quarter, an increase of $725 thousand. The increase included $591 thousand in charitable contributions related to our annual grant program, and $280 thousand in salaries and related benefits, which included both annual merit increases and $243 thousand severance payments related to the recent staff reduction discussed above. Last quarter, there were lower deferred loan origination costs, higher 401(k) contribution matching associated with the usual reset and bonus payments at the beginning of the year, and higher talent acquisition costs, but also higher net incentive adjustments. Other expenses decreased by small amounts in various categories including operating expenses due to some efficiencies identified and implemented.

Non-interest expense totaled $43.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $40.4 million for the same period of prior year, an increase of $2.6 million. The most significant increase was $2.1 million in salaries and related benefits, which included an increase of 15 full-time equivalents ("FTE") on average, annual merit increases and $243 thousand severance payments related to the recent staff reduction discussed above. Stock-based compensation expenses increased due to the accelerated vesting of an officer's awards due to retirement eligibility. An additional $1.1 million in expenses and fees were associated with an increase in our customers' participation in reciprocal deposit networks to bolster their FDIC insured balances. Increases were partially offset by the combined decrease of $891 thousand in depreciation/amortization and occupancy/equipment expenses related to the 2023 acceleration of expenses related to the closure of two branches and other minor decreases in expenses.

Statement Regarding use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Financial results are presented in accordance with GAAP and with reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that, given industry turmoil that largely began in the first quarter of 2023, the presentation of Bancorp's non-GAAP TCE ratio reflecting the after tax impact of unrealized losses on held-to-maturity securities provides useful supplemental information to investors because it reflects the level of capital remaining after a hypothetical liquidation of the entire securities portfolio. In addition, management believes that providing selected financial measures excluding the loss on sale of securities discussed above is useful to investors as the strategic short-term loss taken for long-term profitability makes the operational performance difficult to compare to other periods. Because there are limits to the usefulness of this measure to investors, Bancorp encourages readers to consider its annual and quarterly consolidated financial statements and notes related thereto for their entirety, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and not to rely on any single financial measure. A reconciliation of the GAAP financial measures to comparable non-GAAP financial measures is presented below.

Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(in thousands, unaudited)		June 30, 2024	March 31, 2024	December 31, 2023
Tangible Common Equity - Bancorp
Total stockholders' equity		$	434,943		$	436,680		$	439,062
Goodwill and core deposit intangible			(76,023	)		(76,269	)		(76,520	)
Total TCE	a		358,920			360,411			362,542
Unrealized losses on HTM securities, net of tax 1, 2			(93,600	)		(92,438	)		(86,500	)
TCE, net of unrealized losses on HTM securities (non-GAAP)	b	$	265,320		$	267,973		$	276,042
Total assets		$	3,694,728		$	3,767,176		$	3,803,903
Goodwill and core deposit intangible			(76,023	)		(76,269	)		(76,520	)
Total tangible assets	c		3,618,705			3,690,907			3,727,383
Unrealized losses on HTM securities, net of tax			(93,600	)		(92,438	)		(86,500	)
Total tangible assets, net of unrealized losses on HTM securities (non-GAAP)	d	$	3,525,105		$	3,598,469		$	3,640,883
Bancorp TCE ratio	a / c		9.9	%		9.8	%		9.7	%
Bancorp TCE ratio, net of unrealized losses on HTM securities (non-GAAP)	b / d		7.5	%		7.4	%		7.6	%
1 Net unrealized losses on held-to-maturity securities as of June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 of $121.2 million, $119.2 million, and $110.4 million, respectively, net of an estimated $35.8 million, $35.2 million, and $32.6 million, respectively, in deferred tax benefits based on a blended state and federal statutory tax rate of 29.56%. 2 Includes the remaining unrealized pre-tax losses of $11.7 million, $12.1 million and $12.4 million as of June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, that resulted from the transfer of securities from AFS to HTM.

(in thousand, unaudited)	Three months ended		Six months ended
Net (loss) income	June 30, 2024	March 31, 2024		June 30, 2024	June 30, 2023
Net (loss) income (GAAP)	$	(21,902	)	$	2,922			$	(18,980	)	$	13,991
Adjustments:
Losses on sale of investment securities		32,542			-				32,542			-
Income tax benefit		(9,620	)		-				(9,620	)		-
Adjustments, net of taxes		22,922			-				22,922			-
Comparable net income (non-GAAP)	$	1,020		$	2,922			$	3,942		$	13,991
Diluted (loss) earnings per share
Weighted average diluted shares		16,108			16,092				16,095			16,008
Diluted (loss) earnings per share (GAAP)	$	(1.36	)	$	0.18			$	(1.18	)	$	0.87
Comparable diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)	$	0.06		$	0.18			$	0.24		$	0.87
Return on average assets
Average assets	$	3,751,159		$	3,811,270			$	3,781,214		$	4,141,284
Return on average assets (GAAP)		(2.35	)%		0.31	%			(1.01	)%		0.68	%
Comparable return on average assets (non-GAAP)		0.11	%		0.31	%			0.21	%		0.68	%
Return on average equity
Average stockholders' equity	$	432,692		$	435,973			$	434,332		$	424,386
Return on average equity (GAAP)		(20.36	)%		2.70	%			(8.79	)%		6.65	%
Comparable return on average equity (non-GAAP)		0.95	%		2.70	%			1.83	%		6.65	%
Efficiency ratio
Non-interest expense	$	21,894		$	21,169			$	43,063		$	40,445
Net interest income	$	22,467		$	22,694			$	45,161		$	54,029
Non-interest income (GAAP)	$	(29,755	)	$	2,754			$	(27,001	)	$	5,674
Losses on sale of investment securities		32,542			-				32,542			-
Non-interest income (non-GAAP)	$	2,787		$	2,754			$	5,541		$	5,674
Efficiency ratio (GAAP)		(300.37	)%		83.18	%			237.13	%		67.74	%
Comparable efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)		86.70	%		83.18	%			84.93	%		67.74	%

Share Repurchase Program

On July 21, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the adoption of Bancorp's share repurchase program for up to $25.0 million and expiring on July 31, 2025. There have been no repurchases to date in 2024 or in 2023, however the Bank will continue to assess opportunities to utilize the program.

Earnings Call and Webcast Information

Bank of Marin Bancorp (Nasdaq: BMRC) will present its second quarter earnings call via webcast on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. PT/11:30 a.m. ET. Investors can listen to the webcast online through Bank of Marin's website at www.bankofmarin.com under "Investor Relations." To listen to the live call, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available at the same website location shortly after the call. Closed captioning will be available during the live webcast, as well as on the webcast replay.

About Bank of Marin Bancorp

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Novato, Bank of Marin is the wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of Marin Bancorp (Nasdaq: BMRC). A leading business and community bank with assets of $3.7 billion, Bank of Marin provides commercial and personal banking, specialty lending and wealth management and trust services throughout its network of 27 branches and 8 commercial banking offices providing services across 10 Northern California counties. Specializing in providing legendary service to its customers and investing in its local communities, Bank of Marin has consistently been ranked one of the "Top Corporate Philanthropists" by the San Francisco Business Times since 2003, was inducted into NorthBay Biz's "Best of" Hall of Fame in 2024, and ranked top 10 in Sacramento Business Journal's Corporate Direct Giving List for philanthropic efforts in 2023. Bank of Marin Bancorp is included in the Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index and Nasdaq ABA Community Bank Index. For more information, go to www.bankofmarin.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements that are based on management's current expectations regarding economic, legislative, and regulatory issues that may impact Bancorp's earnings in future periods. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate" or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may." Factors that could cause future results to vary materially from current management expectations include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions and the economic uncertainty in the United States and abroad, including economic or other disruptions to financial markets caused by acts of terrorism, war or other conflicts, impacts from inflation, supply chain disruptions, changes in interest rates (including the actions taken by the Federal Reserve to control inflation), California's unemployment rate, deposit flows, real estate values, and expected future cash flows on loans and securities; the impact of adverse developments at other banks, including bank failures, that impact general sentiment regarding the stability and liquidity of banks; costs or effects of acquisitions; competition; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulation; natural disasters (such as wildfires and earthquakes in our area); adverse weather conditions; interruptions of utility service in our markets for sustained periods; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors (including external fraud and cybersecurity threats) affecting our operations, pricing, products and services; and successful integration of acquisitions. These and other important factors are detailed in various securities law filings made periodically by Bancorp, copies of which are available from Bancorp without charge. Bancorp undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

BANK OF MARIN BANCORP FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
	Three months ended		Six months ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)	June 30, 2024	March 31, 2024	June 30, 2023		June 30, 2024	June 30, 2023
Selected operating data and performance ratios:
Net (loss) income	$	(21,902	)	$	2,922		$	4,551			$	(18,980	)	$	13,991
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share	$	(1.36	)	$	0.18		$	0.28			$	(1.18	)	$	0.87
Return on average assets		(2.35	)%		0.31	%		0.44	%			(1.01	)%		0.68	%
Return on average equity		(20.36	)%		2.70	%		4.25	%			(8.79	)%		6.65	%
Efficiency ratio		(300.37	)%		83.18	%		76.91	%			237.13	%		67.74	%
Tax-equivalent net interest margin		2.52	%		2.50	%		2.45	%			2.51	%		2.74	%
Cost of deposits		1.45	%		1.38	%		0.69	%			1.41	%		0.44	%
Cost of funds		1.46	%		1.38	%		0.11	%			1.42	%		0.82	%
Net charge-offs	$	26		$	21		$	(2	)		$	47		$	1
Net charge-offs to average loans		NM			NM			NM				NM			NM

(in thousands; unaudited)	June 30, 2024	March 31, 2024	December 31, 2023
Selected financial condition data:
Total assets	$	3,694,728		$	3,767,176		$	3,803,903
Loans:
Commercial and industrial	$	169,247		$	150,896		$	153,750
Real estate:
Commercial owner-occupied		325,091			328,560			333,181
Commercial non-owner occupied		1,267,841			1,236,633			1,219,385
Construction		51,239			71,494			99,164
Home equity		88,045			86,794			82,087
Other residential		114,054			113,479			118,508
Installment and other consumer loans		66,882			67,107			67,645
Total loans	$	2,082,399		$	2,054,963		$	2,073,720
Non-accrual loans: 1
Commercial and industrial	$	9,280		$	2,220		$	4,008
Real estate:
Commercial owner-occupied		1,306			416		$	434
Commercial non-owner occupied		21,458			3,046			3,081
Home equity		1,197			473			469
Installment and other consumer loans		438			141			-
Total non-accrual loans	$	33,679		$	6,296		$	7,992
Classified loans (graded substandard and doubtful)	$	54,684		$	54,800		$	32,324
Classified loans as a percentage of total loans		2.63	%		2.67	%		1.56	%
Total accruing loans 30-89 days past due	$	2,176		$	1,924		$	1,017
Total accruing loans 90+ days past due 1	$	8,118		$	8,118		$	-
Allowance for credit losses to total loans		1.47	%		1.24	%		1.21	%
Allowance for credit losses to non-accrual loans	0.91x	4.05x	3.15x
Non-accrual loans to total loans		1.62	%		0.31	%		0.39	%
Total deposits	$	3,213,777		$	3,284,102		$	3,290,075
Loan-to-deposit ratio		64.80	%		62.60	%		63.03	%
Stockholders' equity	$	434,943		$	436,680		$	439,062
Book value per share	$	26.72		$	26.81		$	27.17
Tangible common equity to tangible assets - Bank		9.27	%		9.53	%		9.53	%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets - Bancorp		9.92	%		9.76	%		9.73	%
Total risk-based capital ratio - Bank		15.54	%		16.71	%		16.62	%
Total risk-based capital ratio - Bancorp		16.46	%		17.05	%		16.89	%
Full-time equivalent employees		321			330			329
1 There was one non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan 90 days past due and accruing interest as of June 30, 2024 and as of March 31, 2024 that has been in extended renewal negotiations, but it is well-secured and expected to be restored to a current payment status in the near future. There were no non-performing loans over 90 days past due and accruing interest as of December 31, 2023.
NM - Not meaningful

BANK OF MARIN BANCORP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION

(in thousands, except share data; unaudited)	June 30, 2024	March 31, 2024	December 31, 2023
Assets
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	231,408		$	36,308		$	30,453
Investment securities:
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (net of zero allowance for credit losses at June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023)		904,610			915,068			925,198
Available-for-sale (at fair value; amortized cost of $285,835, $602,384 and $613,479 at June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively; net of zero allowance for credit losses at June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023)		252,917			536,365			552,028
Total investment securities		1,157,527			1,451,433			1,477,226
Loans, at amortized cost		2,082,399			2,054,963			2,073,720
Allowance for credit losses on loans		(30,675	)		(25,501	)		(25,172	)
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses on loans		2,051,724			2,029,462			2,048,548
Goodwill		72,754			72,754			72,754
Bank-owned life insurance		70,168			69,747			68,102
Operating lease right-of-use assets		20,460			21,553			20,316
Bank premises and equipment, net		7,263			7,546			7,792
Core deposit intangible, net		3,269			3,515			3,766
Interest receivable and other assets		80,155			74,858			74,946
Total assets	$	3,694,728		$	3,767,176		$	3,803,903
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing	$	1,417,661		$	1,444,435		$	1,441,987
Interest bearing:
Transaction accounts		178,712			211,274			225,040
Savings accounts		228,946			224,262			233,298
Money market accounts		1,121,336			1,136,595			1,138,433
Time accounts		267,122			267,536			251,317
Total deposits		3,213,777			3,284,102			3,290,075
Borrowings and other obligations		231			260			26,298
Operating lease liabilities		23,016			24,150			22,906
Interest payable and other liabilities		22,761			21,984			25,562
Total liabilities		3,259,785			3,330,496			3,364,841
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, no par value, Authorized - 5,000,000 shares, none issued		-			-			-
Common stock, no par value, Authorized - 30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding - 16,278,260, 16,285,786 and 16,158,413 at June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024 and December 31 2023, respectively		218,773			218,342			217,498
Retained earnings		247,477			273,450			274,570
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes		(31,307	)		(55,112	)		(53,006	)
Total stockholders' equity		434,943			436,680			439,062
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	3,694,728		$	3,767,176		$	3,803,903

BANK OF MARIN BANCORP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

	Three months ended		Six months ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)	June 30, 2024	March 31, 2024		June 30, 2024	June 30, 2023
Interest income
Interest and fees on loans	$	25,109		$	25,020			$	50,129		$	48,837
Interest on investment securities		8,299			8,805				17,104			20,027
Interest on federal funds sold and due from banks		924			321				1,245			104
Total interest income		34,332			34,146				68,478			68,968
Interest expense
Interest on interest-bearing transaction accounts		274			261				535			488
Interest on savings accounts		511			371				882			316
Interest on money market accounts		8,641			8,449				17,090			5,377
Interest on time accounts		2,291			2,280				4,571			1,169
Interest on borrowings and other obligations		148			91				239			7,589
Total interest expense		11,865			11,452				23,317			14,939
Net interest income		22,467			22,694				45,161			54,029
Provision for credit losses on loans		5,200			350				5,550			850
Reversal of credit losses on unfunded loan commitments		-			-				-			(342	)
Net interest income after provision for (reversal of) credit losses		17,267			22,344				39,611			53,521
Non-interest income
Wealth management and trust services		585			553				1,138			1,070
Service charges on deposit accounts		541			529				1,070			1,053
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance, net		421			435				856			1,067
Debit card interchange fees, net		444			408				852			1,002
Dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank stock		366			377				743			592
Merchant interchange fees, net		10			167				177			260
Losses on sale of investment securities		(32,542	)		-				(32,542	)		-
Other income		420			285				705			630
Total non-interest income		(29,755	)		2,754				(27,001	)		5,674
Non-interest expense
Salaries and related benefits		12,364			12,084				24,448			22,346
Occupancy and equipment		2,049			1,969				4,018			4,394
Professional services		1,043			1,078				2,121			1,920
Data processing		1,005			1,070				2,075			1,967
Deposit network fees		916			845				1,761			616
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance		426			435				861			955
Information technology		448			402				850			727
Depreciation and amortization		379			388				767			1,282
Directors' expense		306			317				623			621
Charitable contributions		604			13				617			687
Amortization of core deposit intangible		246			251				497			685
Other real estate owned		-			-				-			48
Other expense		2,108			2,317				4,425			4,197
Total non-interest expense		21,894			21,169				43,063			40,445
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes		(34,382	)		3,929				(30,453	)		18,750
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes		(12,480	)		1,007				(11,473	)		4,759
Net (loss) income	$	(21,902	)	$	2,922			$	(18,980	)	$	13,991
Net (loss) income per common share:
Basic	$	(1.36	)	$	0.18			$	(1.18	)	$	0.88
Diluted	$	(1.36	)	$	0.18			$	(1.18	)	$	0.87
Weighted average shares:
Basic		16,108			16,081				16,095			15,990
Diluted		16,108			16,092				16,095			16,008
Comprehensive income:
Net (loss) income	$	(21,902	)	$	2,922			$	(18,980	)	$	13,991
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in net unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities		559			(4,568	)			(4,009	)		5,285
Reclassification adjustment for realized losses on available-for-sale securities in net income		32,542			-				32,542			-
Reclassification adjustment for gains or losses on fair value hedges		282			1,217				1,499			-
Amortization of net unrealized losses on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity		403			361				764			914
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		33,786			(2,990	)			30,796			6,199
Deferred tax expense (benefit)		9,981			(884	)			9,097			1,833
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		23,805			(2,106	)			21,699			4,366
Total comprehensive income	$	1,903		$	816			$	2,719		$	18,357

BANK OF MARIN BANCORP

AVERAGE STATEMENTS OF CONDITION AND ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME

		Three months ended	Three months ended
		June 30, 2024	March 31, 2024
			Interest			Interest
		Average	Income/	Yield/	Average	Income/	Yield/
(in thousands)	Balance	Expense	Rate	Balance	Expense	Rate
Assets
	Interest-earning deposits with banks 1	$	67,786	$	924	5.39	%	$	23,439	$	321	5.42	%
	Investment securities 2, 3		1,430,939		8,367	2.34	%		1,529,985		8,880	2.32	%
	Loans 1, 3, 4, 5		2,059,273		25,215	4.84	%		2,067,431		25,130	4.81	%
	Total interest-earning assets 1		3,557,998		34,506	3.84	%		3,620,855		34,331	3.75	%
	Cash and non-interest-bearing due from banks		37,248				35,302
	Bank premises and equipment, net		7,420				7,708
	Interest receivable and other assets, net		148,493				147,405
Total assets	$	3,751,159			$	3,811,270
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
	Interest-bearing transaction accounts	$	197,535	$	274	0.56	%	$	215,001	$	261	0.49	%
	Savings accounts		226,985		511	0.90	%		230,133		371	0.65	%
	Money market accounts		1,154,346		8,641	3.01	%		1,150,637		8,449	2.95	%
	Time accounts including CDARS		260,602		2,291	3.54	%		264,594		2,280	3.47	%
	Borrowings and other obligations 1		10,909		148	5.35	%		7,323		91	4.93	%
	Total interest-bearing liabilities		1,850,377		11,865	2.58	%		1,867,688		11,452	2.47	%
	Demand accounts		1,421,543				1,458,686
	Interest payable and other liabilities		46,547				48,923
	Stockholders' equity		432,692				435,973
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity	$	3,751,159			$	3,811,270
Tax-equivalent net interest income/margin 1		$	22,641	2.52	%		$	22,879	2.50	%
Reported net interest income/margin 1		$	22,467	2.50	%		$	22,694	2.48	%
Tax-equivalent net interest rate spread			1.26	%			1.28	%
		Six months ended	Six months ended
		June 30, 2024	June 30, 2023
			Interest			Interest
		Average	Income/	Yield/	Average	Income/	Yield/
(in thousands)	Balance	Expense	Rate	Balance	Expense	Rate
Assets
	Interest-earning deposits with banks 1	$	45,613	$	1,245	5.40	%	$	4,217	$	104	4.91	%
	Investment securities 2, 3		1,480,462		17,247	2.33	%		1,835,525		20,297	2.21	%
	Loans 1, 3, 4		2,063,351		50,346	4.83	%		2,114,952		49,115	4.62	%
	Total interest-earning assets 1		3,589,426		68,838	3.79	%		3,954,694		69,516	3.50	%
	Cash and non-interest-bearing due from banks		36,275				38,985
	Bank premises and equipment, net		7,564				8,471
	Interest receivable and other assets, net		147,949				139,134
Total assets	$	3,781,214			$	4,141,284
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
	Interest-bearing transaction accounts	$	206,268	$	535	0.52	%	$	252,110	$	488	0.39	%
	Savings accounts		228,559		882	0.78	%		307,402		316	0.21	%
	Money market accounts		1,152,492		17,090	2.98	%		950,564		5,377	1.14	%
	Time accounts including CDARS		262,598		4,571	3.50	%		150,384		1,169	1.57	%
	Borrowings and other obligations 1		9,116		239	5.18	%		297,853		7,589	5.07	%
	Total interest-bearing liabilities		1,859,033		23,317	2.52	%		1,958,313		14,939	1.54	%
	Demand accounts		1,440,114				1,709,907
	Interest payable and other liabilities		47,735				48,678
	Stockholders' equity		434,332				424,386
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity	$	3,781,214			$	4,141,284
Tax-equivalent net interest income/margin 1		$	45,521	2.51	%		$	54,577	2.74	%
Reported net interest income/margin 1		$	45,161	2.49	%		$	54,029	2.72	%
Tax-equivalent net interest rate spread			1.27	%			1.96	%
1 Interest income/expense is divided by actual number of days in the period times 360 days to correspond to stated interest rate terms, where applicable.
2 Yields on available-for-sale securities are calculated based on amortized cost balances rather than fair value, as changes in fair value are reflected as a component of stockholders' equity. Investment security interest is earned on 30/360 day basis monthly.
3 Yields and interest income on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis using the Federal statutory rate of 21 percent.
4 Average balances on loans outstanding include non-performing loans. The amortized portion of net loan origination fees is included in interest income on loans, representing an adjustment to the yield.
5 Net loan origination costs in interest income totaled $436 thousand, $375 thousand, and $362 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024, and June 30, 2023, totaled $811 thousand and $552 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Source: Bank of Marin Bancorp

Public link

Please use the above public link if you want to share this noodl on another website.