SAN JOSE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 21, 2024 / Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (OTC PINK:AVBH) announced net income for the third quarter of 2024 of $5.8 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, compared to $3.5 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024 and $5.4 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023.

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights

• Return on average assets was 1.02% compared to 0.62% in the second quarter of 2024 and 0.99% in the third quarter of 2023.

• Book value per share was $23.95, an increase of $2.18, or 10%, from June 30, 2024, and an increase of $5.12, or 27%, from September 30, 2023.

• The loan to deposit ratio improved to 94.0%, from 103.9% at June 30, 2024 and 97.8% at September 30, 2023.

• Period end deposits increased $163.0 million, or 38% annualized, from June 30, 2024, and $247.2 million, or 15%, from December 31, 2023. Brokered deposits decreased $22.7 million from June 30, 2024 and $21.3 million from September 30, 2023.

• Annualized net charge-offs to average loans totaled 0.02% for the third quarter of 2024 and 0.0% for the second quarter of 2024. Nonperforming assets to total assets totaled 0.16% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 0.16% as of June 30, 2024.

• Consolidated total risk-based capital improved to 12.92% from 12.17% at June 30, 2024. This improvement included the benefit from a portion of our multifamily loan portfolio that qualifies for a reduced risk-weighted asset treatment.

• Short-term borrowings were down $170.0 million compared to June 20, 2024, as increased core deposits enabled paydowns of more expensive sources of funds.

"During the third quarter, we continued to make solid progress on our overall goal for this year of strengthening our balance sheet. This included another quarter of strong growth in core deposits and significant improvement in our capital ratios. Total deposits, excluding brokered, increased approximately $186 million compared to the second quarter. Our capital position continues to improve, with a tangible common equity ratio of 8.21% and a total risk-based capital ratio of 12.92%. We also experienced a 10% increase in our tangible book value per share during the third quarter to $23.95 due to improved profitability and a lower unrealized loss on the investment portfolio," said Mark D. Mordell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

"Loan growth in the third quarter was impacted by a slight decrease in the amount of new originations along with an elevated level of loan payoffs and paydowns on lines of credit. We are optimistic regarding both our loan and deposit pipelines as we enter the fourth quarter," added Mr. Mordell.

Income Statement

Net income totaled $5.8 million for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of $2.4 million from the second quarter of 2024, and an increase of $438,000 from the third quarter of 2023. A $3.0 million decrease in the provision for credit losses was a primary contributor to the increase compared to the second quarter of 2024.

Taxable equivalent net interest income⁽¹⁾ totaled $18.6 million for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of $88,000 from the second quarter of 2024, and an increase of $1.1 million, or 6%, from the third quarter of 2023. The taxable equivalent net interest margin was 3.35% in the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of 4 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2024, and a decrease of 1 basis point compared to the third quarter of 2023. The decrease in taxable equivalent net interest margin compared to the prior quarter was primarily driven by a decrease in noninterest bearing deposits and an overall increase in the cost of deposits.

The yield on loans in the third quarter of 2024 was 7.38%, an increase of 1 basis point from the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of 64 basis points from the third quarter of 2023. The overall increase in loan yields compared to prior periods was primarily due to higher rates on new loans.

The cost of deposits in the third quarter of 2024 was 3.22%, an increase of 13 basis points from the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of 70 basis points from the third quarter of 2023. The cost of interest-bearing deposits in the third quarter of 2024 was 4.16% compared to 4.11% in the second quarter of 2024 and 3.66% in the third quarter of 2023.

The provision for credit losses was $0 in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $3.0 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $120,000 in the third quarter of 2023. The provision was higher in the second quarter of 2024 primarily due to the addition of a $2.3 million nonaccrual loan.

Noninterest income was $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $1.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase in other income was primarily driven by $475,000 in proceeds received from a settlement related to a previously sold foreclosed property.

Noninterest expense totaled $12.1 million for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of $339,000 compared to the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of $1.2 million from the third quarter of 2023. The increase from the second quarter was primarily due to a higher personnel expense. There were 146 full-time equivalent employees on September 30, 2024, compared to 144 on June 30, 2024.

Balance Sheet

Total assets were $2.30 billion as of September 30, 2024, compared to $2.29 billion as of June 30, 2024, and $2.20 billion at September 30, 2023. Cash and cash equivalents were $136.5 million on September 30, 2024, compared to $111.7 million on June 30, 2024, and $80.0 million on September 30, 2023.

Period end loans on September 30, 2024, totaled $1.79 billion, a decrease of $19.9 million, or 4% annualized, from June 30, 2024, and an increase of $116.8 million, or 7%, from September 30, 2023. The reduction in loans during the third quarter of 2024 included a decrease of $15.2 million in commercial loans and a decrease of $16.2 million in owner occupied commercial real estate loans, partially offset by an increase of $10.4 million and $10.1 million in construction and residential loans, respectively. Quarterly average loans for the third quarter of 2024 decreased $9.3 million, or 1%, from the second quarter of 2024 and increased $164.0 million, or 10%, from the third quarter of 2023.

The allowance for credit losses on loans was $22.3 million on September 30, 2024, representing a decrease of $95,000 from June 30, 2024. The allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans was 1.25% on September 30, 2024, compared to 1.24% on June 30, 2024. Nonperforming loans to total loans was 0.20% on September 30, 3024 and June 30, 2024.

Investment securities were $316.7 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $308.7 million on June 30, 2024, and $345.5 million at September 30, 2023.

Period end deposits were $1.90 billion on September 30, 2024, an increase of $163.0 million, or 38% annualized, from June 30, 2024. The change in deposits during the third quarter of 2024 included a $186 million increase in interest-bearing checking, offset by a $24.2 million decrease in time deposits and a $22.7 million decrease in brokered deposits. Quarterly average deposits for the third quarter of 2024 were $1.81 billion, an increase of $48.6 million from the second quarter of 2024, and an increase of $123.6 million from the third quarter of 2023.

Short-term borrowings on September 30, 2024, totaled $160.0 million, a decrease of $170.0 million, or 52%, compared to June 30, 2024. The short-term borrowings on September 30, 2024 included $70.0 million in borrowings from the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP).

Book value per share was $23.95 on September 30, 2024, an increase of $2.18 compared to $21.77 on June 30, 2024. Total shareholders' equity was $188.5 million on September 30, 2024, an increase of $17.1 million compared to June 30, 2024. This included an increase in retained earnings of $5.8 million and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $10.5 million compared to June 30, 2024.

(1) A Non-GAAP performance measure. We provide detailed reconciliations in the "Non-GAAP Performance and Financial Measures Reconciliation" table.

About Avidbank

Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink: AVBH), headquartered in San Jose, California, offers innovative financial solutions and services. We specialize in commercial & industrial lending, venture lending, structured finance, asset-based lending, sponsor finance, fund finance, and real estate construction and commercial real estate lending. Avidbank provides a different approach to banking. We do what we say.

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Contact:

Patrick Oakes
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
408-200-7390
IR@avidbank.com