• Summit State Bank Earnings Increase 5% to $4.0 Million for Third Quarter 2022; Quarterly Average Assets Surpass $1.0 Billion; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.12 Per Common Share

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 26 Oct 2022 09:00:00   America/New_York

    SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summit State Bank (Nasdaq: SSBI) today reported net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 increased $183,000, or 5%, to $3,979,000, or $0.59 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3,796,000, or $0.57 per diluted share for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021. Strong loan and deposit growth and net interest margin expansion contributed to profitability for the quarter. In the first nine months of 2022, net income increased 10% to $12.4 million, or $1.86 per diluted share, compared to $11.0 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2021. Additionally, a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share was declared for common shareholders.

    Dividend:

    The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on October 25, 2022. The quarterly dividend will be paid on November 17, 2022 to shareholders of record on November 10, 2022.

    Results of Operations:

    “The highlights of the third quarter included substantial growth in the loan portfolio, increases to our core deposit base, and expansion of our net interest margin,” noted Brian Reed, President and CEO. “Loan production was stronger than anticipated during the third quarter, and noninterest bearing deposit balances continued to increase, despite deposit pricing pressures. We also surpassed the $1 billion asset milestone, which is a testament to our growth plan. As we head into a new economic environment, we continue to look for new strategies to help our customers while also growing our operations. We are located in some of the most vibrant Northern California markets with a diverse and strong economy. Together, with our strong core operations and ample capital base, we have the resources in place to make our business stronger and more financially sustainable.”

    The net interest margin for the third quarter of 2022 was 4.42%, annualized return on average assets was 1.56% and annualized return on average equity was 18.12%. This compared to a net interest margin of 4.31%, annualized return on average assets of 1.68% and annualized return on average equity of 18.54%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2021. These results were above the average 3.42% net interest margin, 1.05% return on average assets and 11.52% return on average equity posted by the 154 bank index peers that make up the Dow Jones U.S. MicroCap Bank index as of June 30, 2022.*

    Interest income increased 18% to $12,541,000 in the third quarter of 2022 compared to $10,601,000 in the third quarter of 2021. The increase in interest income is attributable to a $1,674,000 increase in loan interest yield primarily driven by increased loan volume and secondarily by increased rates, $143,000 increase in interest on deposits with banks and $125,000 increase in investment interest.

    Net loans and deposits increased when comparing the third quarter of 2022 to 2021. Net loans increased 13% to $893,580,000 at September 30, 2022 compared to $792,504,000 at September 30, 2021. Total deposits increased 16% to $868,912,000 at September 30, 2022 compared to $749,007,000 at September 30, 2021. Most of the deposit increase year-over-year is due to the Bank’s ongoing focus on growing local deposits organically.

    Non-interest income decreased in the third quarter of 2022 to $1,055,000 compared to $1,359,000 in the third quarter of 2021. The Bank recognized $578,000 in gains on sales of SBA guaranteed loan balances in the third quarter of 2022 compared to $951,000 in gains on sales of SBA guaranteed loans balances in the third quarter of 2021.

    Operating expenses decreased slightly in the third quarter of 2022 to $5,533,000 compared to $5,550,000 in the third quarter of 2021. The decrease is primarily due to a $463,000 reduction in stock appreciation rights expense and is offset by a $310,000 increase in salaries and benefits net of deferred fees and costs and a $140,000 increase in IT expenses.

    Nonperforming assets were $3,947,000, or 0.38% of total assets, at September 30, 2022, and consisted of three loans; one loan for $3,200,000 is a real estate secured commercial loan that is in process of liquidation and the other two loans for $759,000 are commercial and agriculture secured loans. Nonperforming assets totaled $416,000, or 0.05% of total assets, at September 30, 2021.

    Due to strong loan production and increases in expected losses, the Bank recorded a $770,000 provision for credit loss expense in the third quarter of 2022. This compared to no provision for credit loss expense in the third quarter of 2021. The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.57% on September 30, 2022 and 1.42% on September 30, 2021.

    “We remain focused on being a reliable resource for our customers and communities through all economic cycles,” said Reed. “While there will be challenges in the local and global economy in the near term, we have the right team in place, together with the strength of our local markets, to lead the momentum to grow during the remainder of the year and into 2023.”

    About Summit State Bank

    Summit State Bank, a local community bank, has total assets of $1,044 million and total equity of $84 million at September 30, 2022. Headquartered in Sonoma County, the Bank specializes in providing exceptional customer service and customized financial solutions to aid in the success of local small businesses and nonprofits throughout Sonoma County.

    Summit State Bank is committed to embracing the diverse backgrounds, cultures and talents of its employees to create high performance and support the evolving needs of its customers and community it serves. At the center of diversity is inclusion, collaboration, and a shared vision for delivering superior service to customers and results for shareholders. Presently, 63% of management are women and minorities with 60% represented on the Executive Management Team. Through the engagement of its team, Summit State Bank has received many esteemed awards including: Best Business Bank, Best Places to Work in the North Bay, Top Community Bank Loan Producer, Raymond James Bankers Cup, and Super Premier Performing Bank. Summit State Bank’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol SSBI. Further information can be found at www.summitstatebank.com.

    *As of June 30, 2022, the Dow Jones U.S. MicroCap Bank Index tracked 154 banks with total common market capitalization under $250 million for the following ratios: NIM of 3.42%, return on average assets (ROAA) 1.05%, and return on average equity (ROAE) 11.52%.

    Forward-looking Statements

    The financial results in this release are preliminary. Final financial results and other disclosures will be reported in Summit State Bank’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2022 and may differ materially from the results and disclosures in this release due to, among other things, the completion of final review procedures, the occurrence of subsequent events or the discovery of additional information.

    Except for historical information contained herein, the statements contained in this news release, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties may include but are not necessarily limited to fluctuations in interest rates, inflation, government regulations and general economic conditions, and competition within the business areas in which the Bank will be conducting its operations, including the real estate market in California and other factors beyond the Bank’s control. Such risks and uncertainties could cause results for subsequent interim periods or for the entire year to differ materially from those indicated. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s view only as of the date hereof. The Bank undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.



                
    SUMMIT STATE BANK
    STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (In thousands except earnings per share data)
                
                
         Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
         September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021
         (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
                
    Interest income:       
     Interest and fees on loans$11,833 $10,159 $33,025 $29,752
     Interest on deposits with banks 154  11  227  25
     Interest on investment securities 485  360  1,312  1,139
     Dividends on FHLB stock 69  71  203  176
       Total interest income 12,541  10,601  34,767  31,092
    Interest expense:       
     Deposits 1,100  720  2,560  2,471
     Federal Home Loan Bank advances 355  202  749  589
     Junior Subordinated Debt 94  94  281  281
       Total interest expense 1,549  1,016  3,590  3,341
       Net interest income before provision for credit losses 10,992  9,585  31,177  27,751
    Provision for credit losses on loans 753  -  1,876  335
    Provision for (reversal of) credit losses on unfunded loan commitments 17  -  3  -
       Net interest income after provision for (reversal of) credit       
           losses and unfunded loan commitments 10,222  9,585  29,298  27,416
    Non-interest income:       
     Service charges on deposit accounts 219  227  640  638
     Rental income 38  89  162  264
     Net gain on loan sales 578  951  4,077  2,459
     Net securities gain 1  -  7  56
     Other income 219  92  477  234
       Total non-interest income 1,055  1,359  5,363  3,651
    Non-interest expense:       
     Salaries and employee benefits 3,449  3,326  10,724  9,496
     Occupancy and equipment 405  394  1,230  1,227
     Other expenses 1,679  1,830  5,163  4,704
       Total non-interest expense 5,533  5,550  17,117  15,427
       Income before provision for income taxes 5,744  5,394  17,544  15,640
    Provision for income taxes 1,765  1,598  5,129  4,629
       Net income$3,979 $3,796 $12,415 $11,011
                
    Basic earnings per common share (1)$0.59 $0.57 $1.86 $1.65
    Diluted earnings per common share (1)$0.59 $0.57 $1.86 $1.65
                
    Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (1) 6,688  6,680  6,687  6,678
    Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (1) 6,688  6,680  6,687  6,681
                
    (1) Adjusted for 10% stock dividend declared; effective October 29, 2021       
                



             
    SUMMIT STATE BANK
    BALANCE SHEETS
    (In thousands except share data)
             
             
        September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021September 30, 2021
        (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
             
    ASSETS     
             
    Cash and due from banks$42,818  $40,699  $37,772
       Total cash and cash equivalents 42,818   40,699   37,772
             
    Investment securities:     
     Available-for-sale (at fair value; amortized cost of $83,417,     
      $69,902 and $68,507) 68,694   69,367   68,803
       Total investment securities 68,694   69,367   68,803
             
    Loans, less allowance for credit losses of $14,209, $12,329 and $11,453 893,580   820,987   792,504
    Bank premises and equipment, net 5,509   5,677   5,772
    Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 4,737   4,320   4,320
    Goodwill  4,119   4,119   4,119
    Affordable housing tax credit investments 8,964   3,500   -
    Accrued interest receivable and other assets 15,391   9,411   9,302
             
       Total assets$1,043,812  $958,080  $922,592
             
    LIABILITIES AND     
    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY     
             
    Deposits:      
     Demand - non interest-bearing$254,135  $234,824  $229,557
     Demand - interest-bearing 147,349   147,289   115,253
     Savings 68,880   69,982   47,251
     Money market 149,409   168,637   163,640
     Time deposits that meet or exceed the FDIC insurance limit 102,660   29,255   31,279
     Other time deposits 146,479   161,613   162,027
       Total deposits 868,912   811,600   749,007
             
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances 73,700   48,500   80,000
    Junior subordinated debt 5,902   5,891   5,887
    Affordable housing commitment 4,752   2,483   -
    Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 6,125   5,324   5,715
             
       Total liabilities 959,391   873,798   840,609
             
    Shareholders' equity     
     Preferred stock, no par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized;     
      no shares issued and outstanding -   -   -
     Common stock, no par value; shares authorized - 30,000,000 shares;     
      issued and outstanding 6,687,959, 6,684,759 and 6,684,759 (1) 37,145   37,014   37,014
     Retained earnings 57,641   47,644   44,761
     Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net (10,365)  (376)  208
             
       Total shareholders' equity 84,421   84,282   81,983
             
       Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,043,812  $958,080  $922,592
             
    (1) Adjusted for 10% stock dividend declared; effective October 29, 2021
             



    Financial Summary
    (Dollars in thousands except per share data)
             
      As of and for the As of and for the
      Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
      September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021
      (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
    Statement of Income Data:        
    Net interest income $10,992  $9,585  $31,177  $27,751 
    Provision for credit losses on loans  753   -   1,876   335 
    Provision for (Reversal of) credit losses on unfunded loan commitments 17   -   3   - 
    Non-interest income  1,055   1,359   5,363   3,651 
    Non-interest expense  5,533   5,550   17,117   15,427 
    Provision for income taxes  1,765   1,598   5,129   4,629 
    Net income $3,979  $3,796  $12,415  $11,011 
             
    Selected per Common Share Data:        
    Basic earnings per common share (5) $0.59  $0.57  $1.86  $1.65 
    Diluted earnings per common share (5) $0.59  $0.57  $1.86  $1.65 
    Dividend per share (5) $0.12  $0.12  $0.36  $0.36 
    Book value per common share (1)(5) $12.62  $13.51  $12.62  $13.51 
             
    Selected Balance Sheet Data:         
    Assets $1,043,812  $922,592  $1,043,812  $922,592 
    Loans, net  893,580   792,504   893,580   792,504 
    Deposits  868,912   749,007   868,912   749,007 
    Average assets  1,014,891   898,680   983,343   886,794 
    Average earning assets  986,780   881,444   957,280   870,288 
    Average shareholders' equity  87,142   81,234   85,824   78,109 
    Nonperforming loans  3,947   416   3,947   416 
    Total nonperforming assets  3,947   416   3,947   416 
    Troubled debt restructurings (accruing)  1,011   2,146   1,011   2,146 
             
    Selected Ratios:        
    Return on average assets (2)  1.56%  1.68%  1.69%  1.66%
    Return on average common shareholders' equity (2)  18.12%  18.54%  19.34%  18.85%
    Efficiency ratio (3)  45.93%  50.71%  46.85%  49.22%
    Net interest margin (2)  4.42%  4.31%  4.35%  4.26%
    Common equity tier 1 capital ratio  9.57%  9.93%  9.57%  9.93%
    Tier 1 capital ratio  9.57%  9.93%  9.57%  9.93%
    Total capital ratio  11.47%  11.95%  11.47%  11.95%
    Tier 1 leverage ratio  8.71%  8.54%  8.71%  8.54%
    Common dividend payout ratio (4)  20.31%  19.20%  19.48%  19.84%
    Average shareholders' equity to average assets  8.59%  9.04%  8.73%  8.81%
    Nonperforming loans to total loans  0.43%  0.05%  0.43%  0.05%
    Nonperforming assets to total assets  0.38%  0.05%  0.38%  0.05%
    Allowance for credit losses to total loans  1.57%  1.42%  1.57%  1.42%
    Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans  359.97%  2756.36%  359.97%  2756.36%
         
    (1) Total shareholders' equity divided by total common shares outstanding.    
    (2) Annualized.    
    (3) Non-interest expenses to net interest and non-interest income, net of securities gains.      
    (4) Common dividends divided by net income available for common shareholders.    
    (5) Adjusted for 10% stock dividend declared; effective October 29, 2021    
             

    Contact: Brian Reed, President and CEO, Summit State Bank (707) 568-4908


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