Fentura Financial Inc.

07/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/25/2024 05:36

Fentura Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Earnings (Unaudited)

Dollars in thousands except per share amounts. Certain items in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the June 30, 2024 presentation.

FENTON, Mich., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fentura Financial, Inc. (OTCQX: FETM) announces quarterly net income results of $1,980 and $4,770 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively.

Ronald L. Justice, President and CEO, stated, "Our second quarter results are in line with our expectations as we pursue near-term strategies aimed at navigating a difficult banking environment. We continue to focus on strengthening our balance sheet by controlling loan growth, managing our cost of funds, and maintaining robust asset quality. During the first half, gross loans remained stable as a result of higher home equity loans, consistent commercial and industrial loans, and lower CRE and residential mortgage loans. In addition, total deposits increased 3.4%, borrowed funds were down 11.0% compared to the prior year period, and our asset quality remains at historically strong levels. While higher cost of funds continues to impact profitability, I am pleased to report another quarter of tangible book value growth, which increased 9.9% year-over-year to a record of $29.84 per share."

Mr. Justice concluded, "While we believe the challenging macro conditions will continue to impact profitability during the remainder of 2024, we are excited by the strength of our banking franchise and the long-term strategies we are pursuing to create value for our shareholders. Finally, I am proud of the hard work and dedication of our employees, and their unwavering commitment to serve our small business, commercial, and retail customers throughout our local Michigan communities."

Following is a discussion of our financial performance as of, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. At the end of this document is a list of abbreviations and acronyms.

Results of Operations (unaudited)
The following table outlines our QTD results of operations and provides certain performance measures as of, and for the three months ended:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Interest income $ 21,487 $ 21,541 $ 21,033 $ 20,416 $ 19,553
Interest expense 9,650 9,315 8,526 7,757 6,469
Net interest income 11,837 12,226 12,507 12,659 13,084
Credit loss expense (reversal) 796 (43 ) (190 ) (309 ) 205
Noninterest income 2,314 2,355 2,145 2,338 2,460
Noninterest expenses 10,921 11,166 10,121 10,594 11,320
Federal income tax expense 454 668 937 937 793
Net income $ 1,980 $ 2,790 $ 3,784 $ 3,775 $ 3,226
PER SHARE
Earnings $ 0.44 $ 0.63 $ 0.85 $ 0.85 $ 0.73
Dividends $ 0.11 $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.10
Tangible book value(1) $ 29.84 $ 29.38 $ 28.92 $ 27.64 $ 27.16
Quoted market value
High $ 24.39 $ 27.20 $ 27.20 $ 23.74 $ 21.21
Low $ 22.33 $ 24.00 $ 22.26 $ 19.10 $ 18.70
Close(1) $ 22.50 $ 24.40 $ 27.20 $ 23.74 $ 19.35
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average assets 0.45 % 0.63 % 0.86 % 0.86 % 0.76 %
Return on average shareholders' equity 5.59 % 7.98 % 11.11 % 11.27 % 9.89 %
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity 5.98 % 8.55 % 11.94 % 12.14 % 10.67 %
Efficiency ratio 77.17 % 76.58 % 69.08 % 70.64 % 72.83 %
Yield on average earning assets (FTE) 5.18 % 5.15 % 5.06 % 4.92 % 4.85 %
Rate on interest bearing liabilities 3.22 % 3.11 % 2.90 % 2.66 % 2.35 %
Net interest margin to average earning assets (FTE) 2.85 % 2.92 % 3.01 % 3.05 % 3.25 %
BALANCE SHEET DATA(1)
Total investment securities $ 100,167 $ 103,210 $ 107,615 $ 109,543 $ 117,563
Gross loans $ 1,459,929 $ 1,461,465 $ 1,473,471 $ 1,483,720 $ 1,472,288
Allowance for credit losses $ 15,300 $ 15,300 $ 15,400 $ 15,400 $ 15,400
Total assets $ 1,756,629 $ 1,764,629 $ 1,738,952 $ 1,744,939 $ 1,718,819
Total deposits $ 1,427,059 $ 1,438,408 $ 1,394,182 $ 1,401,797 $ 1,380,192
Borrowed funds $ 178,397 $ 178,500 $ 198,500 $ 201,050 $ 200,550
Total shareholders' equity $ 143,301 $ 141,074 $ 138,702 $ 132,902 $ 130,690
Net loans to total deposits 101.23 % 100.54 % 104.58 % 104.75 % 105.56 %
Common shares outstanding 4,490,087 4,484,447 4,470,871 4,466,221 4,460,053
QTD BALANCE SHEET AVERAGES
Total assets $ 1,762,651 $ 1,771,614 $ 1,740,526 $ 1,739,510 $ 1,706,147
Earning assets $ 1,669,862 $ 1,683,708 $ 1,649,091 $ 1,646,848 $ 1,617,593
Interest bearing liabilities $ 1,204,370 $ 1,205,162 $ 1,165,064 $ 1,156,835 $ 1,105,807
Total shareholders' equity $ 142,577 $ 140,574 $ 135,157 $ 132,860 $ 130,860
Total tangible shareholders' equity $ 133,252 $ 131,204 $ 125,723 $ 123,349 $ 121,274
Earned common shares outstanding 4,461,580 4,449,376 4,443,463 4,437,415 4,427,890
Unvested stock grants 26,500 31,821 26,018 26,668 29,916
Total common shares outstanding 4,488,080 4,481,197 4,469,481 4,464,083 4,457,806
ASSET QUALITY
Nonperforming loans to gross loans (1) 0.66 % 0.39 % 0.38 % 0.24 % 0.16 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets (1) 0.56 % 0.34 % 0.35 % 0.23 % 0.16 %
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans (1) 1.05 % 1.05 % 1.05 % 1.04 % 1.05 %
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to QTD average gross loans 0.05 % - % (0.01) % (0.03) % - %
Credit loss expense (reversal) to QTD average gross loans 0.05 % - % (0.01) % (0.02) % 0.01 %
CAPITAL RATIOS(1)
Total capital to risk weighted assets 12.38 % 12.27 % 11.91 % 11.59 % 11.31 %
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets 11.28 % 11.17 % 10.82 % 10.51 % 10.23 %
CET1 capital to risk weighted assets 10.28 % 10.17 % 9.83 % 9.53 % 9.25 %
Tier 1 leverage ratio 8.92 % 8.78 % 8.77 % 8.58 % 8.55 %
(1)At end of period

The following table outlines our YTD results of operations and provides certain performance measures as of, and for the six months ended (unaudited):

6/30/2024 6/30/2023 6/30/2022 6/30/2021 6/30/2020
INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Interest income $ 43,028 $ 38,232 $ 25,712 $ 23,577 $ 22,285
Interest expense 18,965 11,804 1,384 1,438 3,763
Net interest income 24,063 26,428 24,328 22,139 18,522
Credit loss expense (reversal) 753 441 1,027 218 3,543
Noninterest income 4,669 4,788 5,602 8,173 9,985
Noninterest expenses 22,087 21,953 20,727 18,342 15,675
Federal income tax expense 1,122 1,752 1,616 2,370 1,894
Net income $ 4,770 $ 7,070 $ 6,560 $ 9,382 $ 7,395
PER SHARE
Earnings $ 1.07 $ 1.60 $ 1.48 $ 2.02 $ 1.59
Dividends $ 0.22 $ 0.20 $ 0.18 $ 0.16 $ 0.15
Tangible book value(1) $ 29.84 $ 27.16 $ 24.53 $ 25.73 $ 22.44
Quoted market value
High $ 27.20 $ 24.10 $ 29.25 $ 27.40 $ 26.00
Low $ 22.33 $ 18.70 $ 24.40 $ 21.90 $ 12.55
Close(1) $ 22.50 $ 19.35 $ 25.00 $ 26.00 $ 17.35
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average assets 0.54 % 0.84 % 0.91 % 1.47 % 1.32 %
Return on average shareholders' equity 6.78 % 11.08 % 11.05 % 15.75 % 14.13 %
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity 7.25 % 11.98 % 12.05 % 16.25 % 14.69 %
Efficiency ratio 76.87 % 70.33 % 69.25 % 60.51 % 54.99 %
Yield on average earning assets (FTE) 5.16 % 4.80 % 3.83 % 3.89 % 4.20 %
Rate on interest bearing liabilities 3.17 % 2.19 % 0.34 % 0.39 % 1.09 %
Net interest margin to average earning assets (FTE) 2.89 % 3.32 % 3.63 % 3.65 % 3.49 %
BALANCE SHEET DATA(1)
Total investment securities $ 100,167 $ 117,563 $ 136,725 $ 129,944 $ 75,526
Gross loans $ 1,459,929 $ 1,472,288 $ 1,232,892 $ 986,358 $ 1,044,564
Allowance for credit losses $ 15,300 $ 15,400 $ 11,000 $ 10,800 $ 8,991
Total assets $ 1,756,629 $ 1,718,819 $ 1,471,454 $ 1,309,685 $ 1,237,694
Total deposits $ 1,427,059 $ 1,380,192 $ 1,231,543 $ 1,126,496 $ 1,018,287
Borrowed funds $ 178,397 $ 200,550 $ 111,000 $ 49,500 $ 96,217
Total shareholders' equity $ 143,301 $ 130,690 $ 118,566 $ 122,986 $ 108,969
Net loans to total deposits 101.23 % 105.56 % 99.22 % 86.60 % 101.70 %
Common shares outstanding 4,490,087 4,460,053 4,429,357 4,638,594 4,680,920
YTD BALANCE SHEET AVERAGES
Total assets $ 1,767,127 $ 1,696,660 $ 1,449,212 $ 1,284,534 $ 1,125,064
Earning assets $ 1,676,786 $ 1,606,599 $ 1,354,652 $ 1,225,641 $ 1,068,847
Interest bearing liabilities $ 1,204,768 $ 1,089,115 $ 828,955 $ 744,434 $ 692,035
Total shareholders' equity $ 141,568 $ 128,673 $ 119,711 $ 120,134 $ 105,276
Total tangible shareholders' equity $ 132,220 $ 119,050 $ 109,776 $ 116,432 $ 101,233
Earned common shares outstanding 4,455,478 4,424,737 4,434,527 4,654,863 4,662,113
Unvested stock grants 29,160 29,461 25,963 21,297 13,844
Total common shares outstanding 4,484,638 4,454,198 4,460,490 4,676,160 4,675,957
ASSET QUALITY
Nonperforming loans to gross loans (1) 0.66 % 0.16 % 0.16 % 0.87 % 0.10 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets (1) 0.56 % 0.16 % 0.16 % 0.66 % 0.08 %
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans (1) 1.05 % 1.05 % 0.89 % 1.09 % 0.86 %
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to YTD average gross loans 0.06 % - % 0.05 % 0.03 % 0.04 %
Credit loss expense (reversal) to YTD average gross loans 0.05 % 0.03 % 0.09 % 0.02 % 0.38 %
CAPITAL RATIOS(1)
Total capital to risk weighted assets 12.38 % 11.31 % 11.36 % 14.35 % 15.06 %
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets 11.28 % 10.23 % 10.50 % 13.27 % 14.00 %
CET1 capital to risk weighted assets 10.28 % 9.25 % 9.39 % 11.87 % 12.34 %
Tier 1 leverage ratio 8.92 % 8.55 % 9.30 % 10.19 % 9.90 %
(1)At end of period

Income Statement Breakdown and Analysis

Quarter to Date
6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Net income $ 1,980 $ 2,790 $ 3,784 $ 3,775 $ 3,226
Acquisition related items (net of tax)
Amortization of core deposit intangibles 34 36 60 60 60
Total acquisition related items (net of tax) 34 36 60 60 60
Other nonrecurring items (net of tax)
Proxy contest related expenses - - - - 413
Prepayment penalties collected (40 ) (58 ) (85 ) (29 ) (95 )
Total other nonrecurring items (net of tax) (40 ) (58 ) (85 ) (29 ) 318
Adjusted net income from operations $ 1,974 $ 2,768 $ 3,759 $ 3,806 $ 3,604
Net interest income $ 11,837 $ 12,226 $ 12,507 $ 12,659 $ 13,084
Prepayment penalties collected (51 ) (73 ) (107 ) (37 ) (120 )
Adjusted net interest income $ 11,786 $ 12,153 $ 12,400 $ 12,622 $ 12,964
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Based on adjusted net income from operations
Earnings per share $ 0.44 $ 0.62 $ 0.85 $ 0.86 $ 0.81
Return on average assets 0.45 % 0.63 % 0.86 % 0.87 % 0.85 %
Return on average shareholders' equity 5.57 % 7.92 % 11.03 % 11.37 % 11.05 %
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity 5.96 % 8.49 % 11.86 % 12.24 % 11.92 %
Efficiency ratio 77.15 % 76.65 % 69.06 % 70.31 % 69.51 %
Based on adjusted net interest income
Yield on average earning assets (FTE) 5.17 % 5.13 % 5.03 % 4.91 % 4.82 %
Rate on interest bearing liabilities 3.22 % 3.11 % 2.90 % 2.66 % 2.35 %
Net interest margin to average earning assets (FTE) 2.84 % 2.90 % 2.98 % 3.04 % 3.22 %
Year to Date June 30 Variance
2024 2023 Amount %
Net income $ 4,770 $ 7,070 $ (2,300 ) (32.53 )%
Acquisition related items (net of tax)
Amortization of core deposit intangibles 70 120 (50 ) (41.67 )%
Total acquisition related items (net of tax) 70 120 (50 ) (41.67 )%
Other nonrecurring items (net of tax)
Proxy contest related expenses - 413 (413 ) (100.00 )%
Prepayment penalties collected (98 ) (104 ) 6 (5.77 )%
Total other nonrecurring items (net of tax) (98 ) 309 (407 ) (131.72 )%
Adjusted net income from operations $ 4,742 $ 7,499 $ (2,757 ) (36.76 )%
Net interest income $ 24,063 $ 26,428 $ (2,365 ) (8.95 )%
Prepayment penalties collected (124 ) (132 ) 8 (6.06 )%
Adjusted net interest income $ 23,939 $ 26,296 $ (2,357 ) (8.96 )%
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Based on adjusted net income from operations
Earnings per share $ 1.06 $ 1.69 $ (0.63 ) (37.28 )%
Return on average assets 0.54 % 0.89 % (0.35 )%
Return on average shareholders' equity 6.74 % 11.75 % (5.01 )%
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity 7.21 % 12.70 % (5.49 )%
Efficiency ratio 76.90 % 68.45 % 8.45 %
Based on adjusted net interest income
Yield on average earning assets (FTE) 5.15 % 4.78 % 0.37 %
Rate on interest bearing liabilities 3.17 % 2.19 % 0.98 %
Net interest margin to average earning assets (FTE) 2.88 % 3.30 % (0.42 )%

Average Balances, Interest Rate, and Net Interest Income

The following tables present the daily average amount outstanding for each major category of interest earning assets, nonearning assets, interest bearing liabilities, and noninterest bearing liabilities. These tables also present an analysis of interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated. All interest income is reported on a FTE basis using a federal income tax rate of 21%. Loans in nonaccrual status, for the purpose of the following computations, are included in the average loan balances.

Net interest income is the amount by which interest income on earning assets exceeds the interest expenses on interest bearing liabilities. Net interest income, which includes loan fees, is influenced by changes in the balance and mix of assets and liabilities and market interest rates. We exert some control over these factors; however, FRB monetary policy and competition have a significant impact. For analytical purposes, net interest income is adjusted to a FTE basis by adding the income tax savings from interest on tax exempt loans, and nontaxable investment securities, thus making period-to-period comparisons more meaningful.

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024 March 31, 2024 June 30, 2023
Average
Balance 		Tax
Equivalent
Interest 		Average
Yield/
Rate 		Average
Balance 		Tax
Equivalent
Interest 		Average
Yield /
Rate 		Average
Balance 		Tax
Equivalent
Interest 		Average
Yield /
Rate
Interest earning assets
Total loans $ 1,462,362 $ 19,550 5.38 % $ 1,471,130 $ 19,609 5.36 % $ 1,470,156 $ 18,725 5.11 %
Taxable investment securities 89,751 350 1.57 % 94,199 359 1.53 % 107,256 418 1.56 %
Nontaxable investment securities 11,059 62 2.25 % 11,963 67 2.25 % 13,253 76 2.30 %
Interest earning cash and cash equivalents 97,511 1,331 5.49 % 97,237 1,319 5.46 % 15,552 208 5.36 %
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 9,179 207 9.07 % 9,179 201 8.81 % 11,376 143 5.04 %
Total earning assets 1,669,862 21,500 5.18 % 1,683,708 21,555 5.15 % 1,617,593 19,570 4.85 %
Nonearning assets
Allowance for credit losses (15,300 ) (15,400 ) (15,220 )
Premises and equipment, net 13,964 14,392 15,363
Accrued income and other assets 94,125 88,914 88,411
Total assets $ 1,762,651 $ 1,771,614 $ 1,706,147
Interest bearing liabilities
Interest bearing demand deposits $ 429,141 $ 3,745 3.51 % $ 421,597 $ 3,559 3.40 % $ 380,224 $ 2,619 2.76 %
Savings deposits 266,731 408 0.62 % 272,296 413 0.61 % 306,195 434 0.57 %
Time deposits 330,024 3,756 4.58 % 326,747 3,644 4.49 % 175,607 1,303 2.98 %
Borrowed funds 178,474 1,741 3.92 % 184,522 1,699 3.70 % 243,781 2,113 3.48 %
Total interest bearing liabilities 1,204,370 9,650 3.22 % 1,205,162 9,315 3.11 % 1,105,807 6,469 2.35 %
Noninterest bearing liabilities
Noninterest bearing deposits 405,985 417,089 455,123
Accrued interest and other liabilities 9,719 8,789 14,357
Shareholders' equity 142,577 140,574 130,860
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,762,651 $ 1,771,614 $ 1,706,147
Net interest income (FTE) $ 11,850 $ 12,240 $ 13,101
Net interest margin to earning assets (FTE) 2.85 % 2.92 % 3.25 %
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023
Average
Balance 		Tax
Equivalent
Interest 		Average
Yield /Rate 		Average
Balance 		Tax
Equivalent
Interest 		Average
Yield / Rate
Interest earning assets
Total loans $ 1,466,747 $ 39,159 5.37 % $ 1,458,766 $ 36,579 5.06 %
Taxable investment securities 91,975 709 1.55 % 108,463 853 1.59 %
Nontaxable investment securities 11,511 129 2.25 % 13,769 157 2.30 %
Interest earning cash and cash equivalents 97,374 2,650 5.47 % 14,794 361 4.92 %
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 9,179 408 8.94 % 10,807 316 5.90 %
Total earning assets 1,676,786 43,055 5.16 % 1,606,599 38,266 4.80 %
Nonearning assets
Allowance for credit losses (15,350 ) (15,183 )
Premises and equipment, net 14,179 15,407
Accrued income and other assets 91,512 89,837
Total assets $ 1,767,127 $ 1,696,660
Interest bearing liabilities
Interest bearing demand deposits $ 425,370 $ 7,304 3.45 % $ 369,723 $ 4,697 2.56 %
Savings deposits 269,514 821 0.61 % 323,675 907 0.57 %
Time deposits 328,386 7,400 4.53 % 171,064 2,315 2.73 %
Borrowed funds 181,498 3,440 3.81 % 224,653 3,885 3.49 %
Total interest bearing liabilities 1,204,768 18,965 3.17 % 1,089,115 11,804 2.19 %
Noninterest bearing liabilities
Noninterest bearing deposits 411,537 464,905
Accrued interest and other liabilities 9,254 13,967
Shareholders' equity 141,568 128,673
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,767,127 $ 1,696,660
Net interest income (FTE) $ 24,090 $ 26,462
Net interest margin to earning assets (FTE) 2.89 % 3.32 %

Volume and Rate Variance Analysis

The following table sets forth the effect of volume and rate changes on interest income and expense for the periods indicated. For the purpose of this table, changes in interest due to volume and rate were determined as follows:

Volume - change in volume multiplied by the previous period's rate.
Rate - change in the FTE rate multiplied by the previous period's volume.

The change in interest due to both volume and rate has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.

Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 June 30, 2024
Compared To Compared To Compared To
March 31, 2024 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2023
Increase (Decrease) Due to Increase (Decrease) Due to Increase (Decrease) Due to
Volume Rate Net Volume Rate Net Volume Rate Net
Changes in interest income
Total loans $ (398 ) $ 339 $ (59 ) $ (648 ) $ 1,473 $ 825 $ 212 $ 2,368 $ 2,580
Taxable investment securities (55 ) 46 (9 ) (87 ) 19 (68 ) (124 ) (20 ) (144 )
Nontaxable investment securities (5 ) - (5 ) (12 ) (2 ) (14 ) (25 ) (3 ) (28 )
Interest earning cash and cash equivalents 4 8 12 1,118 5 1,123 2,244 45 2,289
Federal Home Loan Bank stock - 6 6 (166 ) 230 64 (128 ) 220 92
Total changes in interest income (454 ) 399 (55 ) 205 1,725 1,930 2,179 2,610 4,789
Changes in interest expense
Interest bearing demand deposits 66 120 186 362 764 1,126 788 1,819 2,607
Savings deposits (33 ) 28 (5 ) (198 ) 172 (26 ) (243 ) 157 (86 )
Time deposits 37 75 112 1,523 930 2,453 2,962 2,123 5,085
Borrowed funds (274 ) 316 42 (1,711 ) 1,339 (372 ) (1,275 ) 830 (445 )
Total changes in interest expense (204 ) 539 335 (24 ) 3,205 3,181 2,232 4,929 7,161
Net change in net interest income (FTE) $ (250 ) $ (140 ) $ (390 ) $ 229 $ (1,480 ) $ (1,251 ) $ (53 ) $ (2,319 ) $ (2,372 )
Average Yield/Rate for the Three Months Ended
6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Total earning assets 5.18 % 5.15 % 5.06 % 4.92 % 4.85 %
Total interest bearing liabilities 3.22 % 3.11 % 2.90 % 2.66 % 2.35 %
Net interest margin to earning assets (FTE) 2.85 % 2.92 % 3.01 % 3.05 % 3.25 %
Quarter to Date Net Interest Income (FTE)
6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Interest income $ 21,487 $ 21,541 $ 21,033 $ 20,416 $ 19,553
FTE adjustment 13 14 14 14 17
Total interest income (FTE) 21,500 21,555 21,047 20,430 19,570
Total interest expense 9,650 9,315 8,526 7,757 6,469
Net interest income (FTE) $ 11,850 $ 12,240 $ 12,521 $ 12,673 $ 13,101

Noninterest Income

Three Months Ended
6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Service charges and fees
Trust and investment services 607 641 433 572 583
ATM and debit card 545 512 549 568 570
Service charges on deposit accounts 162 140 211 244 224
Total 1,314 1,293 1,193 1,384 1,377
Net gain on sales of commercial loans 98 296 226 - 95
Net gain on sales of residential mortgage loans 177 143 96 164 198
Change in fair value of equity investments (3 ) (10 ) 42 (28 ) (16 )
Changes in the fair value of MSR (44 ) (96 ) (108 ) 119 (8 )
Other
Mortgage servicing fees 386 394 398 398 406
Change in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance 207 204 192 181 178
Other 179 131 106 120 230
Total 772 729 696 699 814
Total noninterest income $ 2,314 $ 2,355 $ 2,145 $ 2,338 $ 2,460
Memo items:
Residential mortgage operations $ 519 $ 441 $ 386 $ 681 $ 596
Six Months Ended June 30 Variance
2024 2023 Amount %
Service charges and fees
Trust and investment services $ 1,248 $ 1,132 $ 116 10.25 %
ATM and debit card 1,057 1,101 (44 ) (4.00 )%
Service charges on deposit accounts 302 442 (140 ) (31.67 )%
Total 2,607 2,675 (68 ) (2.54 )%
Net gain on sales of commercial loans 394 95 299 314.74 %
Net gain on sales of residential mortgage loans 320 359 (39 ) (10.86 )%
Change in fair value of equity investments (13 ) (1 ) (12 ) 1200.00 %
Changes in the fair value of MSR (140 ) 99 (239 ) (241.41 )%
Other
Mortgage servicing fees 780 812 (32 ) (3.94 )%
Change in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance 411 350 61 17.43 %
Other 310 399 (89 ) (22.31 )%
Total 1,501 1,561 (60 ) (3.84 )%
Total noninterest income $ 4,669 $ 4,788 $ (119 ) (2.49 )%
Memo items:
Residential mortgage operations $ 960 $ 1,270 $ (310 ) (24.41 )%

Residential Mortgage Operations

Residential mortgage operations includes net gains on sales of loans, net mortgage servicing rights income, and mortgage servicing fees.

Net gain on sales of residential mortgage loans represents the income earned on the sale of residential mortgage loans into the secondary market. Although increases in interest rates and limited inventories have significantly driven down the volume of new originations and refinancing activity, we continue to actively sell residential mortgage loans into the secondary market. During the second quarter of 2024, residential mortgage originations sold into the secondary market totaled $8,085.

Changes in the fair value of MSR are highly correlated to changes in interest rates and prepayment speeds. During the second quarter of 2024, the fair value of the servicing portfolio decreased primarily due to a decline in the size of the servicing portfolio as the portfolio declined by $5,306. Mortgage servicing rights are expected to continue to decline due to likely further reductions in the size of our servicing portfolio as paydowns and maturities are expected to outpace new originations.

Mortgage servicing fees includes the fees earned for servicing loans that have been sold into the secondary market. The annual decrease in mortgage servicing fees is directly related to the size of the serviced portfolio. Due to reduced levels of secondary market originations and prepayments, the serviced loan portfolio declined by $18,164, or 2.87%, since June 30, 2023. We expect mortgage servicing fees to trend modestly downward in future periods due to decreased secondary market originations.

All Other Noninterest Income

Trust and investment services includes income earned from contracts with customers to manage assets for investment and/or to transact on their accounts through the wealth management and trust department. Trust services and wealth management fees are subject to market fluctuations and interest rate changes. We expect trust and investment services fees to modestly increase in future periods.

ATM and debit card income represents fees earned on ATM and debit card transactions. We expect these fees to approximate current levels in 2024.

Service charges on deposit accounts includes fees earned from deposit customers for transaction-based charges, account maintenance and overdraft services. These charges have declined in 2024 due to a reduced level of NSF fees charged to customers based on regulatory guidance and overall industry trends. Service charges on deposit accounts are expected to approximate current levels throughout the remainder of the year.

Net gain on sales of commercial loans represents the income earned from the sale of commercial loans into the secondary market. During the first and second quarters of 2024, we sold the guaranteed portion of select SBA loans. We anticipate this strategy to continue throughout the remainder of the year.

Change in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance is expected to modestly increase throughout 2024.

Other includes miscellaneous other income items, none of which are individually significant.

Noninterest Expenses

Three Months Ended
6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Compensation and benefits $ 5,842 $ 6,066 $ 5,521 $ 5,592 $ 5,492
Professional services 963 894 695 726 1,237
Furniture and equipment 689 727 696 668 685
Occupancy 605 623 610 591 589
Data processing 490 547 505 576 565
Loan and collection 425 322 301 232 457
Advertising and promotional 337 348 139 506 509
Other
FDIC insurance premiums 327 299 270 330 330
ATM and debit card 188 171 158 153 179
Telephone and communication 86 109 103 115 100
Amortization of core deposit intangibles 44 45 76 75 76
Other general and administrative 925 1,015 1,047 1,030 1,101
Total 1,570 1,639 1,654 1,703 1,786
Total noninterest expenses $ 10,921 $ 11,166 $ 10,121 $ 10,594 $ 11,320
Six Months Ended
June 30 		Variance
2024 2023 Amount %
Compensation and benefits $ 11,908 $ 11,284 $ 624 5.53 %
Professional services 1,857 2,003 (146 ) (7.29 )%
Furniture and equipment 1,416 1,411 5 0.35 %
Occupancy 1,228 1,224 4 0.33 %
Data processing 1,037 1,078 (41 ) (3.80 )%
Loan and collection 747 697 50 7.17 %
Advertising and promotional 685 960 (275 ) (28.65 )%
Other
FDIC insurance premiums 626 531 95 17.89 %
ATM and debit card 359 340 19 5.59 %
Telephone and communication 195 219 (24 ) (10.96 )%
Amortization of core deposit intangibles 89 152 (63 ) (41.45 )%
Other general and administrative 1,940 2,054 (114 ) (5.55 )%
Total 3,209 3,296 (87 ) (2.64 )%
Total noninterest expenses $ 22,087 $ 21,953 $ 134 0.61 %

Compensation and benefits includes salaries, commissions and incentives, employee benefits, and payroll taxes. Compensation and benefits has increased in 2024 due to an increase in the size of the organization, merit increases, and market based adjustments. We expect a modest increase in overall compensation and benefits throughout the remainder of 2024.

Professional services include expenses relating to third-party professional services. These services include, but are not limited to, regulatory, auditing, consulting, and legal. Professional services expenses are expected to approximate current levels in future periods.

Furniture and equipment and occupancy expenses primarily consist of depreciation, repairs and maintenance, certain service contracts, and other related items. These expenses are expected to approximate current levels throughout 2024.

Data processing primarily includes the expenses relating to our core data processor. Data processing expenses are expected to modestly increase throughout 2024 due to annual contractual increases from our core data processor.

Loan and collection includes expenses related to the origination and collection of loans. The increase in such expenses in 2024 is due to increased levels of home ownership grants. Loan and collection expenses are expected to approximate current levels in future periods as loan growth is expected to approximate current levels.

Advertising and promotional expenses includes media costs and any donations or sponsorships. These expenses also include marketing efforts to attract new and expand existing customer loan and deposit account relationships. Total advertising and promotional expenses are expected to decline in 2024 due to the expiration of certain long-term sponsorship commitments.

FDIC insurance premiums typically fluctuate each period based on the size of the balance sheet, capital position and overall risk profile. These expenses have increased due to the FDIC increasing its assessment rate for all insured institutions effective January 1, 2023. FDIC insurance premiums are expected to approximate current levels.

ATM and debit card expenses fluctuate based on customer and non-customer utilization of ATMs and customer debit card volumes. We expect these fees to approximate current levels in future periods.

Telephone and communication includes expenses relating to our communication systems. These expenses are expected to approximate current levels in future periods.

Amortization of core deposit intangibles relates to the core deposits acquired from Community Bancorp, Inc. on December 31, 2016 and FSB on December 1, 2021. These core deposit intangibles are being amortized using an accelerated sum-of-years-digits method over their estimated useful lives of seven years. The core deposit intangibles associated with the acquisition of Community Bancorp, Inc. were fully amortized as of December 31, 2023. The core deposit intangibles associated with the acquisition of FSB will be amortized through 2028.

Other general and administrative includes miscellaneous other expense items. Other general and administrative expenses are expected to approximate current levels in future periods.

Balance Sheet Breakdown and Analysis

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks $ 128,590 $ 132,349 $ 90,661 $ 83,365 $ 59,181
Total investment securities 100,167 103,210 107,615 109,543 117,563
Residential mortgage loans held-for-sale, at fair value 2,440 1,067 747 1,037 1,106
Gross loans 1,459,929 1,461,465 1,473,471 1,483,720 1,472,288
Less allowance for credit losses 15,300 15,300 15,400 15,400 15,400
Net loans 1,444,629 1,446,165 1,458,071 1,468,320 1,456,888
All other assets 80,803 81,838 81,858 82,674 84,081
Total assets $ 1,756,629 $ 1,764,629 $ 1,738,952 $ 1,744,939 $ 1,718,819
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total deposits $ 1,427,059 $ 1,438,408 $ 1,394,182 $ 1,401,797 $ 1,380,192
Total borrowed funds 178,397 178,500 198,500 201,050 200,550
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 7,872 6,647 7,568 9,190 7,387
Total liabilities 1,613,328 1,623,555 1,600,250 1,612,037 1,588,129
Total shareholders' equity 143,301 141,074 138,702 132,902 130,690
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,756,629 $ 1,764,629 $ 1,738,952 $ 1,744,939 $ 1,718,819
6/30/2024 vs 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 vs 6/30/2023
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks $ (3,759 ) (2.84 )% $ 69,409 117.28 %
Total investment securities (3,043 ) (2.95 )% (17,396 ) (14.80 )%
Residential mortgage loans held-for-sale, at fair value 1,373 128.68 % 1,334 120.61 %
Gross loans (1,536 ) (0.11 )% (12,359 ) (0.84 )%
Less allowance for credit losses - - % (100 ) (0.65 )%
Net loans (1,536 ) (0.11 )% (12,259 ) (0.84 )%
All other assets (1,035 ) (1.26 )% (3,278 ) (3.90 )%
Total assets $ (8,000 ) (0.45 )% $ 37,810 2.20 %
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total deposits $ (11,349 ) (0.79 )% $ 46,867 3.40 %
Total borrowed funds (103 ) (0.06 )% (22,153 ) (11.05 )%
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 1,225 18.43 % 485 6.57 %
Total liabilities (10,227 ) (0.63 )% 25,199 1.59 %
Total shareholders' equity 2,227 1.58 % 12,611 9.65 %
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ (8,000 ) (0.45 )% $ 37,810 2.20 %

Cash and due from banks

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Cash and due from banks
Noninterest bearing $ 35,437 $ 26,128 $ 29,997 $ 35,121 $ 33,028
Interest bearing 93,153 106,221 60,664 48,244 26,153
Total $ 128,590 $ 132,349 $ 90,661 $ 83,365 $ 59,181
6/30/2024 vs 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 vs 6/30/2023
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Cash and due from banks
Noninterest bearing $ 9,309 35.63 % $ 2,409 7.29 %
Interest bearing (13,068 ) (12.30 )% 67,000 256.18 %
Total $ (3,759 ) (2.84 )% $ 69,409 117.28 %

Cash and due from banks fluctuates from period to period based on loan demand and variances in deposit account balances.

Primary and secondary liquidity sources

The following table outlines our primary and secondary sources of liquidity as of:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Cash and cash equivalents $ 128,590 $ 132,349 $ 90,661 $ 83,365 $ 59,181
Fair value of unpledged investment securities 74,775 73,680 80,247 82,103 82,041
FHLB borrowing availability 190,000 190,000 170,000 170,000 170,000
Unsecured lines of credit 23,000 23,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Funds available through the Fed Discount Window 106 107 111 110 119
Parent company line of credit 11,000 3,500 3,500 950 1,450
Total liquidity sources $ 427,471 $ 422,636 $ 364,519 $ 356,528 $ 332,791

The increase in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024 was due to an increase in total deposits (see "Total deposits" below). The increase in FHLB borrowing availability during the first quarter of 2024 was due to less utilization of FHLB advances as loan growth has moderated in recent periods.

In addition to the above liquidity sources, we also have the option of utilizing wholesale funding sources, such as brokered NOW accounts, brokered time deposits, and internet time deposits. Although wholesale funding sources are typically more expensive than core deposits and other liquidity sources, they are an integral part of our overall asset and liability management strategy.

Investment securities

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Available-for-sale
U.S. Government and federal agency $ 20,430 $ 20,427 $ 22,425 $ 23,420 $ 24,411
State and municipal 19,108 20,403 20,460 20,992 21,110
Mortgage backed residential 45,808 47,505 49,076 50,786 52,704
Certificates of deposit 2,481 2,729 2,728 3,956 6,679
Collateralized mortgage obligations - agencies 22,213 22,778 23,320 24,062 24,680
Unrealized gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities (12,179 ) (13,027 ) (12,760 ) (15,958 ) (14,536 )
Total available-for-sale 97,861 100,815 105,249 107,258 115,048
Held-to-maturity state and municipal 791 877 878 879 1,081
Equity securities 1,515 1,518 1,488 1,406 1,434
Total investment securities $ 100,167 $ 103,210 $ 107,615 $ 109,543 $ 117,563
6/30/2024 vs 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 vs 6/30/2023
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Available-for-sale
U.S. Government and federal agency 3 0.01 % $ (3,981 ) (16.31 )%
State and municipal (1,295 ) (6.35 )% (2,002 ) (9.48 )%
Mortgage backed residential (1,697 ) (3.57 )% (6,896 ) (13.08 )%
Certificates of deposit (248 ) (9.09 )% (4,198 ) (62.85 )%
Collateralized mortgage obligations - agencies (565 ) (2.48 )% (2,467 ) (10.00 )%
Unrealized gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities 848 (6.51 )% 2,357 (16.21 )%
Total available-for-sale (2,954 ) (2.93 )% (17,187 ) (14.94 )%
Held-to-maturity state and municipal (86 ) (9.81 )% (290 ) (26.83 )%
Equity securities (3 ) (0.20 )% 81 5.65 %
Total investment securities $ (3,043 ) (2.95 )% $ (17,396 ) (14.80 )%

The amortized cost and fair value of AFS investment securities as of June 30, 2024 were as follows:

Maturing
Due in One
Year or Less 		After One Year
But Within
Five Years 		After Five
Years But
Within Ten
Years 		After Ten Years Securities with
Variable
Monthly
Payments or Noncontractual Maturities 		Total
U.S. Government and federal agency $ 7,483 $ 12,947 $ - $ - $ - $ 20,430
State and municipal 1,655 15,219 1,114 1,120 - 19,108
Mortgage backed residential - 45,808 45,808
Certificates of deposit 2,481 - - - - 2,481
Collateralized mortgage obligations - agencies - - - - 22,213 22,213
Total amortized cost $ 11,619 $ 28,166 $ 1,114 $ 1,120 $ 68,021 $ 110,040
Fair value $ 11,206 $ 25,863 $ 987 $ 1,024 $ 58,781 $ 97,861

The amortized cost and fair value of HTM investment securities as of June 30, 2024 were as follows:

Maturing
Due in One
Year or Less 		After One Year
But Within
Five Years 		After Five
Years But
Within Ten
Years 		After Ten Years Securities with
Variable
Monthly
Payments or Noncontractual Maturities 		Total
State and municipal $ 341 $ 295 $ 155 $ - $ - $ 791
Fair value $ 338 $ 282 $ 147 $ - $ - $ 767

Total investment securities have declined in recent periods primarily due to maturities and prepayments. As a result of the current liquidity environment and overall market conditions, we have not replenished maturing securities with new purchases.

Residential mortgage loans held-for-sale, at fair value

Loans HFS represent the fair value of loans that have been committed to be sold to the secondary market, but have not yet been delivered. The level of loans HFS fluctuates based on loan demand as well as the timing of loan deliveries to the secondary market.

Loans and allowance for credit losses

As outlined in the following tables, our loan portfolio has moderated throughout the past 12 months. As a result of current market conditions, we expect minimal loan growth throughout the remainder of 2024. Specifically, our commercial pipeline has declined significantly, and the requests that are being presented are lower dollar balances and often carry an SBA guarantee.

The following tables outline the composition and changes in the loan portfolio as of:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Commercial and industrial $ 120,331 $ 114,772 $ 118,089 $ 125,330 $ 120,985
Commercial real estate 864,200 867,270 870,693 874,870 870,761
Total commercial loans 984,531 982,042 988,782 1,000,200 991,746
Residential mortgage 418,403 426,762 431,836 431,740 430,065
Home equity 53,133 48,568 48,380 47,069 45,689
Total residential real estate loans 471,536 475,330 480,216 478,809 475,754
Consumer 3,862 4,093 4,473 4,711 4,788
Gross loans 1,459,929 1,461,465 1,473,471 1,483,720 1,472,288
Allowance for credit losses (15,300 ) (15,300 ) (15,400 ) (15,400 ) (15,400 )
Loans, net $ 1,444,629 $ 1,446,165 $ 1,458,071 $ 1,468,320 $ 1,456,888
Memo items:
Residential mortgage loans serviced for others $ 613,854 $ 619,160 $ 624,765 $ 631,697 $ 632,018
6/30/2024 vs 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 vs 6/30/2023
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Commercial and industrial $ 5,559 4.84 % $ (654 ) (0.54 )%
Commercial real estate (3,070 ) (0.35 )% (6,561 ) (0.75 )%
Total commercial loans 2,489 0.25 % (7,215 ) (0.73 )%
Residential mortgage (8,359 ) (1.96 )% (11,662 ) (2.71 )%
Home equity 4,565 9.40 % 7,444 16.29 %
Total residential real estate loans (3,794 ) (0.80 )% (4,218 ) (0.89 )%
Consumer (231 ) (5.64 )% (926 ) (19.34 )%
Gross loans (1,536 ) (0.11 )% (12,359 ) (0.84 )%
Allowance for credit losses - - % 100 (0.65 )%
Loans, net $ (1,536 ) (0.11 )% $ (12,259 ) (0.84 )%
Memo items:
Residential mortgage loans serviced for others $ (5,306 ) (0.86 )% $ (18,164 ) (2.87 )%

The following table presents historical loan balances by portfolio segment as of:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Loans collectively evaluated
Commercial and industrial $ 113,254 $ 112,542 $ 115,665 $ 124,860 $ 120,854
Commercial real estate 864,026 867,270 870,524 874,701 870,580
Residential mortgage 416,130 423,881 429,109 428,927 428,147
Home equity 53,056 48,388 48,136 46,898 45,535
Consumer 3,862 4,093 4,473 4,711 4,788
Subtotal 1,450,328 1,456,174 1,467,907 1,480,097 1,469,904
Loans individually evaluated
Commercial and industrial 7,077 2,230 2,424 470 131
Commercial real estate 174 - 169 169 181
Residential mortgage 2,273 2,881 2,727 2,813 1,918
Home equity 77 180 244 171 154
Consumer - - - - -
Subtotal 9,601 5,291 5,564 3,623 2,384
Gross Loans $ 1,459,929 $ 1,461,465 $ 1,473,471 $ 1,483,720 $ 1,472,288

The following table presents historical allowance for credit losses allocations by portfolio segment as of:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Allowance for credit losses for collectively evaluated loans
Commercial and industrial $ 1,434 $ 1,300 $ 1,407 $ 1,362 $ 1,488
Commercial real estate 8,903 8,359 8,467 8,703 8,991
Residential mortgage 4,133 4,202 4,409 4,439 4,453
Home equity 327 305 321 315 325
Consumer 80 38 44 36 40
Unallocated - 670 355 294 49
Subtotal 14,877 14,874 15,003 15,149 15,346
Allowance for credit losses for individually evaluated loans
Commercial and industrial 423 423 363 248 15
Commercial real estate - - - - -
Residential mortgage - 3 34 3 39
Home equity - - - - -
Consumer - - - - -
Unallocated - - - - -
Subtotal 423 426 397 251 54
Allowance for credit losses $ 15,300 $ 15,300 $ 15,400 $ 15,400 $ 15,400
Commercial and industrial $ 1,857 $ 1,723 $ 1,770 $ 1,610 $ 1,503
Commercial real estate 8,903 8,359 8,467 8,703 8,991
Residential mortgage 4,133 4,205 4,443 4,442 4,492
Home equity 327 305 321 315 325
Consumer 80 38 44 36 40
Unallocated - 670 355 294 49
Allowance for credit losses $ 15,300 $ 15,300 $ 15,400 $ 15,400 $ 15,400

Loan concentration analysis

As a result of current economic conditions, there continues to be a heightened focus in the financial industry for non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, most specifically retail and office space industries. While we continue to monitor various industries that have been impacted by the pandemic, we also continue to monitor the effects of inflation, supply chain disruption, rising interest rates, and office space usage associated with an increased remote workforce. The overall credit quality indicators of non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio have remained strong. Performance is based on debt service coverage ratio, loan to value ratio and payment trends. As of June 30, 2024, there were no delinquencies in the non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio. We expect the non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio to experience insignificant growth, if any, in future periods.

We have exposure in our loan portfolio to Rite Aid in the net lease and retail strip center non-owner occupied commercial real estate pools. During the fourth quarter of 2023, Rite Aid, which operates over 2,000 retail pharmacies across 17 states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Exposure in the net lease pool whereas Rite Aid is a single tenant consists of five loans totaling $8,065. Exposure in the retail strip center pool whereas Rite Aid is a tenant consists of three loans totaling $16,990. We continue to actively monitor the status of the Rite Aid's filing and exit strategy from bankruptcy.

With the ongoing pressures on the office sector due to remote work capabilities and less required office space, we continue to monitor the office pool more closely for potential deterioration. It is not expected that there will be much, if any, impact on portfolio performance in this pool in the near future due to existing lease terms, tenant mix, office size, and strong underwriting at origination. Due to current economic uncertainty and the pressures noted above, it is unlikely that we will seek new loan originations in the non-owner occupied office pool in 2024.

Below is a description of each industry pool within the non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio:

Net lease: Loans in this pool represent national credit tenants (or franchisees of the same) or large regional tenants with excellent credit. These loans are typically single tenant net lease credits with strong debt service coverage ratios and lease terms that extend beyond the maturity of the loan.

Retail strip centers: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by retail strip centers. The tenant base within this pool consists primarily of retail space whose average lease periods run between one and ten years. Larger strip centers are usually anchored by a national or regional tenant. Guarantors in this category typically have large liquid reserves.

Office: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by non-owner occupied office buildings. The tenant base includes legal and other professional services whose average lease periods run from three to fifteen years.

Special use: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by special use buildings, which include hotels, motels, assisted living and nursing homes that are not classified as construction or SBA loans.

Industrial: Loans in this pool represent investment properties used for manufacturing and production.

Medical office: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by non-owner occupied medical office buildings. The tenant base includes medical services whose average lease periods run from three to fifteen years.

Self storage: Loans in this pool represent self storage buildings. Loan terms are generally five years or less and the lease terms of the units are typically on a month-to-month basis.

Mixed use: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by mixed use real estate. The tenant base within this pool consists primarily of office-retail, office-residential or retail-residential space. The properties are most often purchased by individuals for investment purposes.

Retail: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by single tenant retail buildings whose average lease periods run over five years.

The following tables present the composition of current and historical non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, based on loan collateral, by industry pool:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Net lease $ 141,064 $ 147,103 $ 149,056 $ 160,077 $ 159,199
Retail strip centers 106,631 107,834 98,588 96,567 96,310
Office 62,237 61,657 61,822 62,959 62,062
Special use 71,006 58,278 58,710 57,612 57,978
Industrial 23,107 22,575 28,380 28,906 28,661
Medical office 24,818 25,380 25,842 28,591 28,752
Self storage 32,502 25,660 23,455 21,993 22,169
Mixed use 16,980 17,174 17,335 19,833 19,412
Retail 17,191 12,533 12,981 14,115 14,998
Total non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans $ 495,536 $ 478,194 $ 476,169 $ 490,653 $ 489,541
6/30/2024 vs 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 vs 6/30/2023
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Net lease $ (6,039 ) (4.11 )% $ (18,135 ) (11.39 )%
Retail strip centers (1,203 ) (1.12 )% 10,321 10.72 %
Office 580 0.94 % 175 0.28 %
Special use 12,728 21.84 % 13,028 22.47 %
Industrial 532 2.36 % (5,554 ) (19.38 )%
Medical office (562 ) (2.21 )% (3,934 ) (13.68 )%
Self storage 6,842 26.66 % 10,333 46.61 %
Mixed use (194 ) (1.13 )% (2,432 ) (12.53 )%
Retail 4,658 37.17 % 2,193 14.62 %
Total non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans $ 17,342 3.63 % $ 5,995 1.22 %

The following table presents the average loan size of current and historical non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, based on loan collateral, by industry pool:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Net lease $ 1,291 $ 1,311 $ 1,316 $ 1,300 $ 1,292
Retail strip centers 2,197 2,231 2,135 2,115 2,081
Office 1,363 1,296 1,297 1,294 1,332
Special use 2,546 2,064 2,079 2,134 2,342
Industrial 925 941 1,092 1,072 1,025
Medical office 1,128 1,103 1,078 1,145 1,159
Self storage 1,926 1,509 1,380 1,692 1,583
Mixed use 1,334 1,321 1,333 1,240 1,294
Retail 513 447 461 429 450
Total non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans $ 1,448 $ 1,392 $ 1,379 $ 1,362 $ 1,366

The following table presents current and historical non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, based on loan collateral, by industry pool as a percentage of gross loans:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Net lease 9.66 % 10.07 % 10.12 % 10.79 % 10.81 %
Retail strip centers 7.30 % 7.38 % 6.69 % 6.51 % 6.54 %
Office 4.26 % 4.22 % 4.20 % 4.24 % 4.22 %
Special use 4.86 % 3.99 % 3.98 % 3.88 % 3.94 %
Industrial 1.58 % 1.54 % 1.93 % 1.95 % 1.95 %
Medical office 1.70 % 1.74 % 1.75 % 1.93 % 1.95 %
Self storage 2.23 % 1.76 % 1.59 % 1.48 % 1.51 %
Mixed use 1.16 % 1.18 % 1.18 % 1.34 % 1.32 %
Retail 1.18 % 0.86 % 0.88 % 0.95 % 1.02 %
Total non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans to gross loans 33.93 % 32.74 % 32.32 % 33.07 % 33.26 %

Asset quality

The following table summarizes our current, past due, and nonaccrual loans as of:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Accruing interest
Current $ 1,445,780 $ 1,451,432 $ 1,463,668 $ 1,477,386 $ 1,466,354
Past due 30-89 days 4,534 4,344 4,239 2,711 3,550
Past due 90 days or more 14 398 - - -
Total accruing interest 1,450,328 1,456,174 1,467,907 1,480,097 1,469,904
Nonaccrual 9,601 5,291 5,564 3,623 2,384
Total loans $ 1,459,929 $ 1,461,465 $ 1,473,471 $ 1,483,720 $ 1,472,288
Total loans past due and in nonaccrual status $ 14,149 $ 10,033 $ 9,803 $ 6,334 $ 5,934

The following table summarizes the our nonperforming assets as of:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Nonaccrual loans $ 9,601 $ 5,291 $ 5,564 $ 3,623 $ 2,384
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more 14 398 - - -
Total nonperforming loans 9,615 5,689 5,564 3,623 2,384
Other real estate owned 293 345 597 345 345
Total nonperforming assets $ 9,908 $ 6,034 $ 6,161 $ 3,968 $ 2,729

The following table summarizes our charge-offs, recoveries and provision for loan losses as of, and for the three-month periods ended:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Total charge-offs $ 814 $ 86 $ 110 $ 16 $ 41
Total recoveries 18 29 300 455 16
Net charge-offs (recoveries) $ 796 $ 57 $ (190 ) $ (439 ) $ 25
Provision for loan losses $ 796 $ (43 ) $ (190 ) $ (309 ) $ 205

During the second quarter of 2024, we charged down one commercial loan by $794. We believe that the credit characteristics are unique and are not an indication of softening in the remainder of our commercial loan portfolio.

The following table summarizes the our primary asset quality measures as of:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Nonperforming loans to gross loans 0.66 % 0.39 % 0.38 % 0.24 % 0.16 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.56 % 0.34 % 0.35 % 0.23 % 0.16 %
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans 1.05 % 1.05 % 1.05 % 1.04 % 1.05 %
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to QTD average gross loans 0.05 % - % (0.01 )% (0.03 )% - %
Credit loss expense (reversal) to QTD average gross loans 0.05 % - % (0.01 )% (0.02 )% 0.01 %

The following table summarizes the average loan size as of:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Commercial and industrial $ 343 $ 326 $ 334 $ 353 $ 346
Commercial real estate 906 900 905 896 885
Total commercial loans 754 746 752 751 743
Residential mortgage 234 234 236 234 234
Home equity 56 53 53 52 51
Total residential real estate loans 173 174 175 174 174
Consumer 13 13 13 12 12
Gross loans $ 337 $ 336 $ 337 $ 335 $ 333

All other assets

The following tables outline the composition and changes in other assets as of:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Premises and equipment, net $ 13,661 $ 14,111 $ 14,561 $ 14,928 $ 15,345
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 9,179 9,179 9,179 9,179 11,498
Corporate owned life insurance 27,877 27,670 27,466 27,274 27,047
Mortgage servicing rights 8,636 8,680 8,776 8,884 8,765
Accrued interest receivable 4,747 4,869 4,472 4,485 3,992
Goodwill 8,853 8,853 8,853 8,853 8,853
Other assets
Core deposit intangibles 444 488 533 609 684
Right-of-use assets 1,142 1,237 1,333 1,426 1,510
Other real estate owned 293 345 597 345 345
Other 5,971 6,406 6,088 6,691 6,042
Total 7,850 8,476 8,551 9,071 8,581
All other assets $ 80,803 $ 81,838 $ 81,858 $ 82,674 $ 84,081
6/30/2024 vs 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 vs 6/30/2023
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Premises and equipment, net $ (450 ) (3.19 )% $ (1,684 ) (10.97 )%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock - - % (2,319 ) (20.17 )%
Corporate owned life insurance 207 0.75 % 830 3.07 %
Mortgage servicing rights (44 ) (0.51 )% (129 ) (1.47 )%
Accrued interest receivable (122 ) (2.51 )% 755 18.91 %
Goodwill - - % - - %
Other assets
Core deposit intangibles (44 ) (9.02 )% (240 ) (35.09 )%
Right-of-use assets (95 ) (7.68 )% (368 ) (24.37 )%
Other real estate owned (52 ) (15.07 )% (52 ) (15.07 )%
Other (435 ) (6.79 )% (71 ) (1.18 )%
Total (626 ) (7.39 )% (731 ) (8.52 )%
All other assets $ (1,035 ) (1.26 )% $ (3,278 ) (3.90 )%

The annual decrease in premises and equipment was due to depreciation on our existing premises and equipment.

The annual decrease in FHLB stock was due to our participation in a voluntary repurchase program offered by the FHLB. We anticipate our FHLB stock balance will remain consistent in future periods.

Total deposits

The following tables outline the composition and changes in the deposit portfolio as of:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Noninterest bearing demand $ 404,521 $ 401,518 $ 423,019 $ 425,820 $ 457,204
Interest bearing
Savings 262,538 274,922 273,302 293,310 301,872
Money market demand 230,304 229,584 223,827 225,138 221,686
NOW
Retail NOW 205,383 203,614 178,892 198,271 161,765
Brokered NOW - - - - -
Total NOW Accounts 205,383 203,614 178,892 198,271 161,765
Time deposits
Other time deposits 264,009 268,466 234,838 198,509 176,280
Brokered time deposits 60,304 60,304 60,304 60,251 60,395
Internet time deposits - - - 498 990
Total time deposits 324,313 328,770 295,142 259,258 237,665
Total deposits $ 1,427,059 $ 1,438,408 $ 1,394,182 $ 1,401,797 $ 1,380,192
6/30/2024 vs 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 vs 6/30/2023
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Noninterest bearing demand $ 3,003 0.75 % $ (52,683 ) (11.52 )%
Interest bearing
Savings (12,384 ) (4.50 )% (39,334 ) (13.03 )%
Money market demand 720 0.31 % 8,618 3.89 %
NOW
Retail NOW 1,769 0.87 % 43,618 26.96 %
Brokered NOW - - % - - %
Total NOW Accounts 1,769 0.87 % 43,618 26.96 %
Time deposits
Other time deposits (4,457 ) (1.66 )% 87,729 49.77 %
Brokered time deposits - - % (91 ) (0.15 )%
Internet time deposits - - % (990 ) (100.00 )%
Total time deposits (4,457 ) (1.36 )% 86,648 36.46 %
Total deposits $ (11,349 ) (0.79 )% $ 46,867 3.40 %

Beginning in March 2022, the FOMC began raising its target federal funds rate in order to combat rising inflation. Since then, the FOMC has raised its target federal funds rate 11 times, from a target range of 0.00-0.25% to 5.25-5.50%, or 525 basis points. This rapid increase in interest rates has led to significant competition amongst financial institutions for deposits. Due to the overall uncertainty regarding potential rate changes in the future, customers have not sought out long-term funds, leading to a shift in demand to higher-yielding non-maturity deposit accounts as well as short-term time deposits.

Total borrowed funds

The following tables outline the composition and changes in borrowed funds as of:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings $ 160,000 $ 160,000 $ 180,000 $ 180,000 $ 180,000
Subordinated debentures 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000
Other borrowings 4,397 4,500 4,500 7,050 6,550
Total borrowed funds $ 178,397 $ 178,500 $ 198,500 $ 201,050 $ 200,550
6/30/2024 vs 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 vs 6/30/2023
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings $ - - % $ (20,000 ) (11.11 )%
Subordinated debentures - - % - - %
Other borrowings (103 ) (2.29 )% (2,153 ) (32.87 )%
Total borrowed funds $ (103 ) (0.06 )% $ (22,153 ) (11.05 )%

We utilize a mix of borrowed funds and organic deposit growth to fund loan demand. As loan growth has slowed in recent periods, our reliance on FHLB advances has declined.

Wholesale funding sources

Although we have been successful at growing market deposits, we utilize wholesale funding sources when necessary to fill gaps when asset growth outpaces deposit growth. Our wholesale funding sources include Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings, correspondent Fed Funds lines and brokered deposits. Although wholesale funding sources are typically more expensive than core deposits, they are an integral part of our funding.

The following tables outline the composition and changes in wholesale funding sources as of:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings $ 160,000 $ 160,000 $ 180,000 $ 180,000 $ 180,000
Subordinated debentures 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000
Other borrowings 4,397 4,500 4,500 7,050 6,550
Brokered NOW accounts - - - - -
Brokered time deposits 60,304 60,304 60,304 60,251 60,395
Internet time deposits - - - 498 990
Total wholesale funds $ 238,701 $ 238,804 $ 258,804 $ 261,799 $ 261,935
6/30/2024 vs 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 vs 6/30/2023
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings $ - - % (20,000 ) (11.11 )%
Subordinated debentures - - % - - %
Other borrowings (103 ) (2.29 )% (2,153 ) (32.87 )%
Brokered NOW accounts - N/A - N/A
Brokered time deposits - - % (91 ) (0.15 )%
Internet time deposits - N/A (990 ) (100.00 )%
Total wholesale funds $ (103 ) (0.04 )% $ (23,234 ) (8.87 )%

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities includes accrued interest payable, federal income taxes payable, deferred federal income taxes payable, and all other liabilities (none of which are individually significant).

Total shareholders' equity

We are considered a "well-capitalized" institution, as our capital ratios exceed the minimum designated standards necessary in accordance with Basel III guidelines. As of June 30, 2024, the Bank's total capital ratio was 12.57%, tier 1 capital ratio was 11.47%, and tier 1 leverage ratio was 9.06%. The minimum requirements to be considered well-capitalized are a total capital ratio of 10.00%, tier 1 capital ratio of 8.00%, and tier 1 leverage ratio of 5.00%. While we continue to be considered well-capitalized, we are focused on enhancing our capital ratios through earnings of the Bank as well as asset growth moderation strategies in 2024.

The following tables outline the composition and changes in shareholders' equity as of:

6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 9/30/2023 6/30/2023
Common stock $ 74,690 $ 74,555 $ 74,230 $ 74,118 $ 73,993
Retained earnings 78,094 76,607 74,309 70,972 67,643
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (9,483 ) (10,088 ) (9,837 ) (12,188 ) (10,946 )
Total shareholders' equity $ 143,301 $ 141,074 $ 138,702 $ 132,902 $ 130,690
6/30/2024 vs 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 vs 6/30/2023
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Common stock $ 135 0.18 % $ 697 0.94 %
Retained earnings 1,487 1.94 % 10,451 15.45 %
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income 605 (6.00 )% 1,463 (13.37 )%
Total shareholders' equity $ 2,227 1.58 % $ 12,611 9.65 %

The Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $10,000 of common stock. As of June 30, 2024, we had $1,393 of common stock available to repurchase through the program. We did not execute any repurchases of our common stock during 2024.

Stock Performance

The following table compares the cumulative total shareholder return on our common stock for the year-to-date, 1 year, 3 year, and 5 year periods ended June 30, 2024. The National OTC Peer Group was developed by selecting all OTC traded bank holding companies with total assets between $1 billion and $3 billion as of 03/31/2024 that had a quoted stock price on Bloomberg. The Midwest / Great Lakes OTC Peer Group represents those institutions included in the National OTC Peer Group that are headquartered in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

# in Peer Group YTD 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year
Fentura Financial, Inc. (OTCQX:FETM) (16.54 )% 18.38 % (9.19 )% 17.90 %
National OTC Peers 43 (1.01 )% (3.49 )% 2.11 % 8.44 %
Fentura Ranking out of 44 42 6 23 14
Midwest / Great Lakes OTC Peers 17 (1.97 )% (5.16 )% (1.63 )% 1.35 %
Fentura Ranking out of 18 16 1 8 4

Abbreviations and Acronyms

ABA: American Bankers Association FTE: Fully taxable equivalent
ACH: Automated Clearing House GAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
ACL: Allowance for credit losses HFS: Held-for-sale
AFS: Available-for-sale HTM: Held-to-maturity
AIR: Accrued interest receivable HFS: Held-for-sale
AOCI: Accumulated other comprehensive income HTM: Held-to-maturity
ARRC: Alternative Reference Rates Committee IRA: Individual retirement account
ASC: Accounting Standards Codification ITM: Interactive Teller Machine
ASU: Accounting Standards Update LIBOR: London Interbank Offered Rate
ATM: Automated teller machine MSR: Mortgage servicing rights
CDI: Core deposit intangible N/M: Not meaningful
CET1: Common equity tier 1 NASDAQ: National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
COLI: Corporate owned life insurance NOW: Negotiable order of withdrawal
DRIP: Dividend Reinvestment Plan NSF: Non-sufficient funds
EPS: Earnings Per Common Share OCI: Other comprehensive income
ESOP: Employee Stock Ownership Plan OIS: Overnight Index Swap
FASB: Financial Accounting Standards Board OREO: Other real estate owned
FDIC: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation OTTI: Other-than-temporary impairment
FHLB: Federal Home Loan Bank QTD: Quarter-to-date
FHLLC: Fentura Holdings LLC SAB: Staff Accounting Bulletin
FHLMC: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation SBA: U.S. Small Business Administration
FNMA: Federal National Mortgage Association SEC: Securities and Exchange Commission
FOMC: Federal Open Market Committee SERP: Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
FRB: Federal Reserve Bank SOFR: Secured Overnight Funding Rate
FSB: Farmers State Bank of Munith TLM: Troubled loan modifications

About Fentura Financial, Inc. and The State Bank

Fentura Financial, Inc. is the holding company for The State Bank. It was formed in 1987 and is traded on the OTCQX exchange under the symbol FETM, and has been recognized as one of the Top 50 performing stocks on that exchange.

The State Bank is a commercial, retail and trust bank headquartered in Fenton, Michigan. It currently operates 20 full-service offices and one loan production center serving Bay, Genesee, Ingham, Jackson, Livingston, Oakland, Saginaw, and Shiawassee counties. The State Bank believes in the potential of banking to help create better lives, better businesses, and better communities, and works to achieve this through its full array of consumer, mortgage, SBA, commercial and wealth management banking and advisory services, together with philanthropic and volunteer support to organizations and groups within the communities it serves. More information can be found at www.thestatebank.com or www.fentura.com.

Cautionary Statement: This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning future growth in earning assets and net income. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, products, services, interest rates and fees for services. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Contacts: Ronald L. Justice Aaron D. Wirsing
President & CEO Chief Financial Officer
Fentura Financial, Inc. Fentura Financial, Inc.
810.714.3902 810.714.3925
[email protected] [email protected]

Source: Fentura Financial, Inc.