STURGIS, MI / ACCESSWIRE / July 19, 2024 / Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:STBI) today announced for the second quarter of 2024:

Key Quarterly Highlights

• Net income was $1.3 million.

• Earnings per share of $0.60.

• Paid dividend of $0.17 per share.

• Total assets increased to $942 million.

• Deposits decreased to $800 million.

• Credit quality remains strong, with 99.20% of unguaranteed loans performing according to loan agreements.

• The Bank maintained strong capital ratios, exceeding "well-capitalized" requirements, with Tier 1 leverage capital at 7.66%.

From Jason J. Hyska, Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Chief Executive Officer

"This has been a challenging year for the Bank. The current economic environment and political climate seem to make for much uncertainty in all lines of business. The Bank continues to be focused on credit quality and margin management. Our staff continues to focus on relationship banking, and we continue to bring in new relationships that see value in the Community Banking model we offer. I am encouraged by those new relationships as we continue to grow in our newer markets."

Quarterly Income Statement Highlights

• Net income for the quarter (2Q24) was $1.3 million, rebounding from last quarter's (1Q24) $(2.0 million) loss, while down from the net income of $1.7 million reported for the same quarter of the prior year (2Q23).

• Earnings (loss) per share were $0.60 for 2Q24, $(0.92) for 1Q24, and $0.80 for 2Q23.

• Net interest income was $6.84 million during 2Q24, a 0.68% increase from 1Q24's $6.79 million. This also represents a 5.12% decrease from 2Q23's $7.2 million in net interest income. The change from the same quarter a year ago was primarily due to:

  • Interest expense of $4.7 million in 2Q24, compared to $2.7 million in 2Q23.

• Tax equivalent net interest margin remained at 3.21% for 2Q24, as it was in 1Q24, a decrease from the 3.59% margin in 2Q23.

• During 2Q24, $165,000 was provided to the allowance for credit losses, compared to $4.7 million in 1Q24, and a reversal of the allowance for credit losses of $35,000 in 2Q23.

  • 1Q24's provision for credit losses was heavily impacted by the one-time write-off of one customer's loans in the amount of $5.5 million. Due to the timing of the write-off, the Bank is very early in the recovery process, thus immaterial recoveries have been recognized.

• Noninterest income totaled $2.2 million during 2Q24, a 29.35% decrease from 1Q24's $3.1 million, while it was a 21.37% increase from 2Q23's $1.8 million. These fluctuations were primarily due to:

  • Investment brokerage commission income for 2Q24 was $641,000, compared to $594,000 for 1Q24, and $541,000 for 2Q23.

  • Mortgage banking activities for 2Q24 were $487,000, compared to $486,000 for 1Q24, and $343,000 for 2Q23.

  • Trust fee income for 2Q24 was $166,000, compared to $87,000 for 1Q24, and $110,000 for 2Q23.

  • A one-time gain on termination of interest rate swaps resulted in recognizing $1.1 million during 1Q24, while there were no such gains (or losses) on termination of interest rate swaps for 2Q24 or 2Q23.

• Noninterest expenses totaled $7.3 million during 2Q24, a 6.65% decrease from 1Q24's $7.8 million. This was a 4.98% increase from 2Q23's $7.0 million in noninterest expenses. These fluctuations were primarily due to:

  • Compensation and benefits in 2Q24 were $4.3 million, compared to $4.6 million for 1Q24, and $3.9 million for 2Q23.

Year-to-Date Income Statement Highlights

• Net income (loss) for the first six months of 2024 (YTD 2024) was a $(673,000) loss, compared to $3.2 million income for the first six months of 2023 (YTD 2023).

• Earnings (loss) per share were $(0.31) for YTD 2024 and $1.52 for YTD 2023.

• Net interest income was $13.6 million for YTD 2024, a 5.05% decrease from YTD 2023's $14.4 million. This decrease was primarily due to:

  • Interest expense of $9.1 million for YTD 2024, compared to $5.0 million for YTD 2023.

• During YTD 2024, $4.8 million was provided to the allowance for credit losses, compared to $232,000 for YTD 2023.

• Noninterest income totaled $5.3 million for YTD 2024, compared to $3.5 million for YTD 2023. This represents a 50.84% increase. This increase was primarily due to:

  • Investment brokerage commission income of $1.2 million in YTD 2024, compared to $961,000 in YTD 2023.

  • Mortgage banking activities of $973,000 in YTD 2024, compared to $593,000 in YTD 2023.

  • The aforementioned $1.1 million one-time gain on termination of interest rate swaps in YTD 2024.

• Noninterest expenses totaled $15.1 million for YTD 2024, compared to $13.7 million for YTD 2023. This represents a 10.35% increase. This increase was primarily due to:

  • Compensation and benefits in YTD 2024 were $8.9 million, compared to $8.0 million in YTD 2023.

Balance Sheet Highlights

• Total assets increased to $942 million as of the end of 2Q24, a 1.85% increase from the end of 1Q24's $925 million balance, and a 5.31% increase from the end of 2Q23's $895 million balance. These increases were primarily due to:

  • Cash and cash equivalents ended 2Q24 at $21.1 million, compared to $16.5 million as of the end of 1Q24, and $24.1 million as of the end of 2Q23.

  • Securities - available-for-sale increased to $79.1 million as of the end of 2Q24, from $75.4 million as of the end of 1Q24, and $53.5 million as of the end of 2Q23.

  • Net loans increased to $753 million as of the end of 2Q24, from $742 million as of the end of 1Q24, and $724 million as of the end of 2Q23.

• Total deposits as of the end of 2Q24 were $800 million, compared with $807 million as of the end of 1Q24, and $796 million as of the end of 2Q23. These fluctuations were comprised of:

  • Noninterest-bearing deposits increased to $169 million as of the end of 2Q24, from $155 million as of the end of 1Q24, and $160 million as of the end of 2Q23.

  • Interest-bearing deposits decreased to $631 million as of the end of 2Q24, from $652 million as of the end of 1Q24, and $637 million as of the end of 2Q23.

• Borrowed funds increased to $65 million as of the end of 2Q24, from $41 million as of the end of 1Q24, and $20 million as of the end of 2Q23.

• Total equity as of the end of 2Q24 was $53.5 million, compared to $52.7 million as of the end of 1Q24, and $54.5 million as of the end of 2Q23.

• Book value per share was $24.81($20.66 tangible) as of the end of 2Q24, compared to $24.49 ($20.37 tangible) as of the end of 1Q24, and $25.41 ($21.33 tangible) as of the end of 2Q23.

About Sturgis Bancorp, Inc.

Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Sturgis Bank & Trust Company (the Bank), and its subsidiaries: Oakleaf Financial Services, Oak Mortgage, Ayres/Oak Insurance, and Oak Title Services. The Bank provides a full array of trust, commercial, and consumer banking services from banking centers in: Sturgis, Bangor, Bronson, Centreville, Climax, Colon, Marshall, Niles, Portage, South Haven, St. Joseph, Three Rivers, and White Pigeon, Michigan. Oakleaf Financial Services offers a complete range of investment and financial-advisory services. Oakleaf Mortgage offers residential mortgages in all markets of the Bank. Ayres/Oak Insurance offers various competitive commercial and consumer insurance products. Oak Title Services offers commercial and consumer title insurance services.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. These statements appear in several places in this release and include statements regarding intent, belief, outlook, objectives, efforts, estimates, or expectations of Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (Bancorp), primarily with respect to future events and the future financial performance of Bancorp. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause a difference between an ultimate actual outcome and a preceding forward-looking statement include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates and interest rate relationships; demand for products and services; the degree of competition by traditional and non-traditional competitors; changes in banking laws and regulations; changes in tax laws; changes in prices, levies, and assessments; the impact of technological advances; government and regulatory policy changes; the outcome of any pending or future litigation and contingencies; trends in consumer behavior and ability to repay loans; and changes in the world, national, and local economies. Bancorp undertakes no obligation to update, amend, or clarify forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. The numbers presented herein are unaudited.

For additional information, visit our website at www.sturgis.bank.

Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Contacts

• Jason J. Hyska, CEO & President or Brian P. Hoggatt, CFO - (269) 651-9345

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SOURCE: Sturgis Bancorp, Inc.