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OptimumBank Holding, Inc. Financial Performance for the Second Quarter of 2024
Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 06 Aug 2024 09:00:00 America/Chicago
Fort Lauderdale, FL, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPHC) (“OptimumBank” or the “Company”) today reported strong financial performance for the second quarter of 2024. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company achieved net income of $3.5 million, or $.36 per basic share and $0.34 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1.3 million, or $0.18 per basic and diluted share, for the same period in 2023. This reflects significant growth in both earnings and profitability year-over-year.
Key Financial Highlights:
Comparison of the Three-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2024, and 2023:
- Net interest income for the second quarter of 2024 reached $8.7 million, a remarkable increase of 56% from $5.6 million in the second quarter of 2023, driven by a 54% rise in average interest-earning assets.
- Net interest margin improved to 3.79%, up from 3.73% in the same quarter last year, illustrating enhanced yield on assets despite rising deposit costs.
- Noninterest income surged to $1.2 million for the second quarter of 2024, up 56% from $772,000 for the second quarter of 2023. This growth was primarily attributed to increased service charges and a notable rise in other noninterest income.
- Noninterest expenses increased by 30% to $5 million for the first quarter of 2024, driven by employee compensation and benefits, data processing, and other operating costs.
Asset and Deposit Growth:
- Gross loans expanded to $761.1 million as of June 30, 2024, an 12% increase from December 31, 2023, reflecting robust business growth. The allowance for credit losses increased to $8.2 million or 1.08% of loans outstanding at June 30, 2024, compared to $7.7 million or 1.13% of loans outstanding at December 31, 2023.
- Total deposits grew by 19% to $762.6 million. This increase was driven by a combination of higher noninterest-bearing demand deposits and an increase in time deposits.
Capital Position:
- Tier 1 capital to total assets ratio was 9.68% as of June 30, 2024, compared to 10.00% at the end of 2023, reflecting a solid capital base supporting continued growth.
Chairman of the Board Commentary
Moishe Gubin, Chairman of OptimumBank Holdings, Inc., stated, “Our strong financial performance in the second quarter of 2024 underscores the noteworthy progress we have made. Achieving net income of $3.5 million, or $.34 per diluted share, is a testament to our strategic focus and operational excellence. Our net interest income surged by 56% year-over-year, driven by an increase in average interest-earning assets. This growth reflects our strategic lending activity and careful management of interest rates and asset yields.”
“Despite the rising deposit costs, our net interest margin improved to 3.79%, up from 3.73% in the same period last year, illustrating our ability to enhance yield on assets. Noninterest income also saw a significant increase of 56% from the previous second quarter of 2023, bolstered by higher service charges and other noninterest income. These gains highlight our diversified revenue streams and strong operational performance.”
“We have made appropriate strides in expanding our loan portfolio, which grew by 11.9% to $761.1 million as of June 30, 2024. Our deposit growth of 19.2% to $762.6 million, particularly the notable 90.1% rise in time deposits, underscores our solid market position and trust among our customers.”
“Our capital position remains strong, with a Tier 1 capital to total assets ratio of 9.68%, providing a solid foundation for continued growth. As we move forward, we are confident in our ability to sustain this momentum and deliver long-term value to our shareholders. Our strategic initiatives, coupled with the ongoing support from stakeholders position us well for future success. Our ATM offering (“at-the market offering”) will become effective in the next couple of weeks through our designated agent and will allow the Company to continuously sell shares in the open market to fund our growth.”
Chairman Gubin’s comments align with the company’s reported financial performance and strategic achievements, emphasizing growth, operational efficiency, and a strong market position.
Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin
Comparison of the Three-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2024, and 2023
(Dollars in thousands) June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 % Change Average interest
Earning assets$ 923,822 $ 599,550 54.1 % Net interest income $ 8,742 $ 5,592 56.3 % Net interest margin 3.79 % 3.73 % 6 bps Net interest income for the second quarter of 2024 was $8.7 million, a 56.3% increase from $5.6 million in the second quarter of 2023. This growth was primarily driven by a rise in average interest-earning assets, which increased by 54.1% from the previous year, contributing to higher net interest income. The increase in net interest income was more than sufficient to offset the impact of higher interest-bearing deposit costs.
Compared to the first quarter of 2024, net interest income was 12.8% higher, reflecting changes in asset yields and deposit costs. The net interest margin for the second quarter of 2024 was 3.79%, up from 3.73% in the second quarter of 2023. This improvement was due to the growth in average interest-earning assets and more favorable yields, despite the rising costs of interest-bearing deposits.
Noninterest Income
Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30 2024, and 2023
(Dollars in thousands) Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Service charges and fees $ 864 $ 759 $ 1,832 $ 1,478 Other $ 337 $ 13 $ 608 $ 23 Total noninterest income $ 1,201 $ 772 $ 2,440 $ 1,501 Noninterest income for the second quarter of 2024 was $1.2 million, a 55.6% increase from $772,000 in the first quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily driven by higher service charges and fees, which rose to $864,000 from $759,000 in the previous quarter. Additionally, there was a significant increase in other noninterest income, which rose to $337,000 from $13,000 in the first quarter of 2024 from the sale of the guaranteed portion of U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) SBA 7A loans.
Noninterest Expense
Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30 2024, and 2023
(Dollars in thousands) Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Salaries and employee benefits $ 3,031 $ 2,041 $ 5,879 $ 4,007 Professional fees $ 238 $ 171 $ 433 $ 368 Occupancy and equipment $ 202 $ 188 $ 408 $ 377 Data processing $ 575 $ 385 $ 1,129 $ 751 Regulatory assessment $ 231 $ 224 $ 352 $ 433 Litigation Settlement — $ 375 — $ 375 Other $ 807 $ 518 $ 1,591 $ 1,013 Total noninterest expenses $ 5,084 $ 3,902 $ 9,792 $ 7,324 Noninterest expense for the second quarter of 2024 was $5.1 million, an increase of 30.1% from $3.9 million in the first quarter of 2024. This change was mainly driven by an increase in employee compensation and benefits, data processing costs, and professional fees. There was no litigation settlement expense during 2024.
Compared to the second quarter of 2023, noninterest expenses increased by 30% to $5.1 million from $3.9 million. This rise was mainly due to higher data processing costs and an increase in other operating expenses, including a significant rise in salaries and employee benefits.
Deposits
Deposits Summary
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands) June 30, 2024 December 31, 2023 % Change June 30, 2024, vs. December 31, 2023 Total Deposits $ 762,646 $ 639,581 19.2 % Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $ 230,947 $ 194,892 18.5 % Savings, NOW, and money-market deposits $ 300,378 $ 322,932 -7.0 % Time deposits $ 231,321 $ 121,757 90.1 % Six Months Ended June 30 2024, and 2023
(Dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 % Change Net Increase in Deposits $ 123,065 $ 43,732 181.2 % Interest Rates on Deposits
(Dollars in thousands) Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 Interest-bearing Deposits: Savings, NOW, and money-market deposits averages $ 325,734 $ 129,890 Interest Expense on Savings, NOW, and money-market deposits $ 2,550 $ 395 Time Deposits averages $ 258,325 $ 229,376 Interest Expense on Time Deposits $ 3,369 $ 2,161 Total Interest-bearing Deposits averages $ 634,535 $ 369,596 Total Interest Expense on Deposits $ 5,919 $ 2,556 Deposit Composition
(Percentage of Total Deposits) June 30, 2024 December 31, 2023 Uninsured Deposits to Total Deposits 27.4 % 44.1 % Noninterest Deposits to Total Deposits 30.3 % 30.5 % Total deposits were $762.6 million on June 30, 2024, up from $639.6 million on December 31, 2023, representing a 19.2% increase. This growth was driven by an 18.5% increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits, which rose to $230.9 million from $194.9 million. Savings, NOW, and money-market deposits decreased by 7.0% to $300.4 million from $322.9 million. Time deposits saw a significant rise of 90.1%, reaching $231.3 million from $121.8 million. The net increase in deposits for the first half of 2024 was $123.1 million, up 181.2% compared to the $43.7 million increase in the same period in 2023. Interest-bearing deposits, comprising savings, NOW, money-market deposits, and time deposits, totaled $639.5 million, with an interest expense of $5.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Uninsured deposits made up 27.4% of total deposits on June 30, 2024, compared to 44.1% on December 31, 2023. Noninterest deposits accounted for 30.3% of total deposits, down from 30.5% at the end of 2023.
Capital
Capital Requirements to be Well Capitalized
Date Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets % June 30, 2024 $ 92,135 9.68 % December 31, 2023 $ 74,999 10.00 % As of June 30, 2024, the Tier 1 capital to total assets ratio was 9.68%, representing a Tier 1 capital amount of $92,135. This is a slight decrease from December 31, 2023, when the ratio was 10.00% with Tier 1 capital of $74,999.
About OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.
OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for OptimumBank that provides a range of consumer and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses.
The company accepts demand interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing savings, money market, NOW and time deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit; and offers residential and commercial real estate, commercial, and consumer loans, as well as lending lines for working capital needs. It also provides debit and ATM cards; investment, cash management, and notary and night depository services; and direct deposits, money orders, cashier’s checks, domestic collections, drive-in tellers, and banking by mail, as well as Internet banking services. In addition, the company engages in holding, managing, and disposal of foreclosed real estate. It operates through banking offices located in Broward County, Florida. OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Investor Relations & Corporate Relations
Contact: Seth Denison
Telephone: (305) 401-4140 / SDenison@OptimumBank.comSelect Financial Data
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
June 30, December 31, 2024 2023 (Unaudited) (audited) Assets: Cash and due from banks $ 11,923 $ 14,009 Interest-bearing deposits with banks 92,133 62,654 Total cash and cash equivalents 104,056 76,663 Debt securities available for sale 23,540 24,355 Debt securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $280 and $326) 315 360 Loans, net of allowance for credit losses of $8,208 and $7,683 751,903 671,094 Federal Home Loan Bank stock 2,691 3,354 Premises and equipment, net 1,877 1,375 Right-of-use lease assets 2,021 2,161 Accrued interest receivable 2,994 2,474 Deferred tax asset 3,024 2,903 Other assets 7,357 6,515 Total assets $ 899,778 $ 791,254 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity: Liabilities: Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $ 230,947 $ 194,892 Savings, NOW and money-market deposits 300,378 322,932 Time deposits 231,321 121,757 Total deposits 762,646 639,581 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 45,000 62,000 Federal Reserve Bank advances — 13,600 Operating lease liabilities 2,122 2,248 Other liabilities 3,039 3,818 Total liabilities 812,807 721,247 Commitments and contingencies (Notes 8 and 11) Stockholders’ equity: Preferred stock, no par value 6,000,000 shares authorized: — — Series A Preferred, no par value, no shares issued and outstanding — — Series B Convertible Preferred, no par value, 1,520 shares authorized, 1,360 shares issued and outstanding — — Series C Convertible Preferred, no par value, 4,000,000 and 0 shares authorized, 525,641 and 0 shares issued and outstanding — — Common stock, $.01 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized, 9,677,431 and 7,250,218 shares issued and outstanding 96 72 Additional paid-in capital 102,424 91,221 Accumulated deficit (10,098 ) (15,971 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,451 ) (5,315 ) Total stockholders’ equity 86,971 70,007 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 899,778 $ 791,254 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Interest income: Loans $ 12,948 $ 7,252 Debt securities 165 172 Other 2,075 755 Total interest income 15,188 8,179 Interest expense: Deposits 5,919 2,556 Borrowings 527 31 Total interest expense 6,446 2,587 Net interest income 8,742 5,592 Credit loss expense 195 704 Net interest income after credit loss expense 8,547 4,888 Noninterest income: Service charges and fees 864 759 Other 337 13 Total noninterest income 1,201 772 Noninterest expenses: Salaries and employee benefits 3,031 2,041 Professional fees 238 171 Occupancy and equipment 202 188 Data processing 575 385 Regulatory assessment 231 224 Litigation Settlement — 375 Other 807 518 Total noninterest expenses 5,084 3,902 Net earnings before income taxes 4,664 1,758 Income taxes 1,168 446 Net earnings $ 3,496 $ 1,312 Net earnings per share - Basic $ 0.36 $ 0.18 Net earnings per share - Diluted 0.34 $ 0.18 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands)Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Net earnings $ 3,496 $ 1,312 Other comprehensive income (loss): Change in unrealized loss on debt securities: Unrealized gain (loss) arising during the period 312 (380 ) Amortization of unrealized loss on debt securities transferred to held-to-maturity 1 1 Other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes 313 (379 ) Deferred income tax (provision) benefit (67 ) 91 Total other comprehensive income (loss) 246 (288 ) Comprehensive income $ 3,742 $ 1,024 
