Berkshire Hathaway’s Cash Pile Reaches Record $325.2 Billion
(Bloomberg) — Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s cash pile reached $325.2 billion in the third quarter, a record for the conglomerate, as Warren Buffett continued to refrain from major acquisitions while trimming some of his most significant equity stakes.
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Berkshire once again trimmed its holdings in Apple Inc., the Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate said Saturday in a statement. The firm’s stake in the iPhone maker was valued at $69.9 billion at the end of the quarter, down from $84.2 billion in the second quarter, indicating that the company cut its stake by about 25%.
Berkshire first disclosed its Apple stake in 2016 and had spent $31.1 billion for the 908 million of Apple shares it held through the end of 2021.
Buffett said in May that Apple was an “even better” business than two others in which Berkshire owns shares: American Express Co. and Coca-Cola Co. Apple would likely remain its top holding, indicating that tax issues had motivated the sale, “but I don’t mind at all, under current conditions, building the cash position,” he said.
Berkshire was a net seller of shares in the quarter. The company reported $34.6 billion of net share sales in the three months through September.
The company has struggled to find ways to deploy its cash pile, as Buffett has found market prices too high to find attractive deals. At its annual shareholder meeting in May, Buffett said Berkshire wasn’t in a rush to spend “unless we think we’re doing something that has very little risk and can make us a lot of money.”
Buffett, 94, has used some of the cash hoard to repurchase some of its own stock, though even that had become costlier recently. Shares of Berkshire have gained 25% this year, boosting its market value to $974.3 billion. Its market capitalization eclipsed $1 trillion for the first time on Aug. 28.
This past quarter, Berkshire declined to buy back its own stock for the first time since it changed its policy in 2018.
Berkshire’s operating earnings fell 6% from a year earlier, to $10.09 billion, as insurance underwriting earnings slumped.
Earnings from underwriting at the firm’s collection of insurance businesses slumped 69%, to $750 million, versus $2.4 billion a year earlier, driven by higher losses at Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group.
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES has been Sued for Securities Fraud after Stock Plummets 31%; Contact the Firm before December 13 Class Action Deadline (NYSE:EW)
NEW YORK, Nov. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Edwards Lifesciences Corporation EW and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws.
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Investors have until December 13, 2024 to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Edwards Lifesciences securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and is captioned Patel v. Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, et al., No. 24-cv-02221.
What is the Lawsuit About?
The Complaint alleges that Edwards is an international company that researches, develops, and provides products and technologies for heart valve repair and replacement therapies, as well as critical care monitoring solutions. Edwards categorizes its therapies and technologies into four categories: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (“TAVR”), Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (“TMTT”), Surgical Structural Heart therapies, and Critical Care therapies.
As alleged, Edwards consistently touted the TAVR platform, the significant unmet demand for TAVR, and the Company’s ability to capitalize on that demand by scaling its various patient activation activities.
These statements were allegedly materially false and misleading. In truth, TAVR’s demand and growth had stalled as Defendants’ patient activation activities failed to reach the perceived low-treatment-rate population and healthcare organizations prioritized other treatments over TAVR.
On July 24, 2024, Edwards slashed guidance for TAVR for fiscal 2024 and announced disappointing financial results for TAVR for fiscal 2Q 24. This is allegedly because developments in new procedures, including Defendant’s own TMTT, put significant strain on hospital structural heart teams such that they were underutilizing TAVR, despite the Company’s continued claims of a significantly undertreated patient population.
The news disclosed on July 24, 2024 caused a significant 31% decline in the price of Edwards stock, from $86.95 per share on July 24, 2024 to $59.70 per share on July 25, 2024.
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LifeCare Properties Announces Sale of Award-Winning Senior Community, The Blake at Waco
WACO, Texas, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LifeCare Properties, developer of senior living communities based in Biloxi, Mississippi, recently announced the sale of The Blake at Waco to a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). The transaction was expertly facilitated by Cody Tremper and his team at Berkadia Seniors Housing & Healthcare.
LifeCare Properties achieves strategic sale of The Blake at Waco, paving the way for future growth.
The Blake at Waco, a 112-unit, resort-style assisted living and memory care community, has set a high standard in senior care with its design and amenities. The community, built in 2021 adjacent to the Baylor Scott & White Hospital campus, features 71 assisted living units and 41 memory care units, along with amenities such as a salon, movie room, on-site physical therapy clinic, and flexible floor plan suites.
LifeCare Properties’ design partner, Banko Design, earned the 2022 Bronze Award from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) for its outstanding interior design in the Multifamily Senior Living category for The Blake at Waco.
Brooks Holstein, Founder of LifeCare Properties, commented on the transaction, “We are incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished with The Blake at Waco, not just in terms of operations and resident satisfaction, but also in excellence of design, as recognized by our design partner Banko Design’s Bronze Award from ASID. This transaction represents a significant milestone for LifeCare Properties. Selling to a leading publicly traded REIT not only validates our success in creating valuable, high-quality properties, but also strategically positions us to leverage this achievement for further growth.”
Blake Management Group will continue to operate the community, ensuring that the high standards of care and service that residents have come to expect will remain unchanged. The sale underscores LifeCare Properties’ focus on enhancing the value and quality of senior living communities through exceptional design and management.
About LifeCare Properties
LifeCare Properties, LLC (LCP), specializes in developing institutional-grade senior living communities. Leveraging extensive market selection experience and relationships with national and regional contractors, LCP consistently develops successful communities. Founded on core values of integrity, knowledge, accountability, and results, LCP’s parent company, COMVEST Properties, LLC, is a family-owned, multi-generational development and investment company with a diverse real estate portfolio including hotels, restaurants, retail, and senior living.
For additional information about LifeCare Properties, please visit www.lifecarepropertiesllc.com.
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TD BANK has been Sued for Securities Fraud after Money Laundering Guilty Plea; Contact the Firm before December 23 Class Action Deadline (NYSE:TD)
NEW YORK, Nov. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into The Toronto-Dominion Bank TD for potential violations of the federal securities laws.
If you invested in TD Bank, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/the-toronto-dominion-bank.
Why Did TD Bank’s Stock Drop?
TD Bank is the 10th largest bank in the United States.
On October 10, 2024, TD Bank pleaded guilty to criminal money-laundering-related charges and agreed to pay more than $3 billion in fines to the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Reserve, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The Comptroller of the Currency also imposed an “asset cap” that prevents TD Bank from growing any larger than its current size.
The news caused a significant decline in the price of TD Bank stock. On October 10, 2024, the price of the company’s stock fell 6.4%, from a closing price of $63.51 per share on October 9, 2024, to $59.44 per share on October 10, 2024.
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Lincoln Avenue Communities Closes Financing for New Affordable Housing Development in Maricopa, Arizona
The mission-driven affordable housing company’s new ground-up construction project will create 271 affordable homes for families in Pinal County.
MARICOPA, Ariz., Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC), a mission-driven acquirer and developer of affordable housing, today announced that it has closed financing for the construction of The Ranches at Gunsmoke, a ground-up development in partnership with WNC & Associates (WNC) that will create 271 new affordable homes for families in Maricopa earning no more than 60% of the Area Median Income.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with WNC on our third ground-up development in central Arizona,” said LAC CEO Jeremy Bronfman. “LAC is proud to now have over 800 units of high-quality affordable housing for individuals and families under construction in Pinal County.”
The Ranches at Gunsmoke is LAC’s first Build-to-Rent (BTR) development and will feature a mix of two- and three-bedroom duplexes and standalone homes, each with a patio space, walk-in closets, and a private fenced backyard. The community will offer amenities including a fitness center, pool, grilling areas, a clubhouse, and rental storage units. Additionally, a solar carport system will be installed to offset approximately 50% of the community’s electricity usage. The project is expected to be completed in 2026.
“This project is a stellar example of new, affordable housing designed specifically for families, with plentiful amenities. WNC welcomes the drive, thoughtfulness and Innovation of LAC’s long-term approach to meeting the housing needs of the community,” said Darrick Metz, Senior Vice President of Originations at WNC. “WNC is providing 40% of the project’s financing, and we are proud of our part in helping the Maricopa community grow.”
The project’s financing package includes back-to-back construction and permanent loans from Citibank, $65 million in tax-exempt bonds issued by the Arizona Development Authority, and $49 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and solar equity from WNC.
About LAC: Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC) is one of the nation’s fastest-growing developers, investors, and operators of affordable and workforce housing, providing high-quality. sustainable homes for lower- and moderate-income individuals, seniors, and families nationwide. A subsidiary of Lincoln Avenue Capital, LAC is a mission-driven organization with a presence in 28 states and a portfolio of 155+ properties comprising 27,000+ units.
About WNC & Associates: Founded in 1971, WNC & Associates (WNC) is a family-owned business known as both a pioneer and leader in the affordable housing industry. WNC and its affiliated companies specialize in tax credit syndication, affordable housing development, and preservation equity fund investments. Combined, the WNC companies have acquired approximately $18.2 billion in assets across 48 states, including more than 1,800 affordable rental properties that house more than 1 million residents. With offices in 16 states, WNC has partnered with more than 400 developers and 125 institutional investors.
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EPCOR Announces Quarterly Results and 2025 Dividend Increase
EDMONTON, AB, Nov. 1, 2024 /CNW/ – EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR) today filed its quarterly results for the period ended September 30, 2024.
“EPCOR’s operational and financial performance was ahead of expectations for the first nine months of the year,” said John Elford, EPCOR President & CEO. “We saw continued growth in the customer base in Canada and the United States, as well as weather-driven increases in water and electricity consumption in multiple markets.”
“EPCOR’s teams continued to execute our capital program, with a focus on utility reliability, environmental performance, and customer affordability,” Mr. Elford continued. “In the first nine months of 2024, capital expenditures totalled $680 million. Based on the forecast performance of our businesses, the EPCOR dividend is being increased by 4.1% from $193 million in 2024 to $201 million in 2025.”
Highlights of EPCOR’s financial performance are as follows:
- Net income was $131 million and $339 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared with net income of $118 million and $266 million for the comparative periods in 2023, respectively. The increase of $13 million and $73 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, was primarily due to fair value adjustments related to financial electricity purchase contracts, higher Adjusted EBITDA1 (as described below), partially offset by lower transmission system access service charge net collections combined with higher depreciation, income tax and finance expenses.
- Adjusted EBITDA1 was $326 million and $860 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with $305 million and $805 million for the comparative periods in 2023, respectively. The increase of $21 million and $55 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, was primarily due to higher rates, consumption, customer growth and commercial activity, partially offset by lower commercial construction activity and Energy Price Setting Plan margins combined with higher operating costs.
- Investment in capital projects was $680 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with $687 million for the corresponding period in 2023.
Interim management’s discussion and analysis and the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are available on EPCOR’s website (www.epcor.com) and SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).
EPCOR builds, owns and operates electrical, natural gas and water transmission and distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and sanitary and stormwater systems in Canada and the United States. EPCOR also provides electricity, natural gas and water products and services to residential and commercial customers. EPCOR, headquartered in Edmonton, is committed to conducting its business and operations safely and responsibly. Environmental stewardship, public health and community well-being are at the heart of EPCOR’s mission to provide clean water and safe, reliable energy. EPCOR is one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers, is ranked among Corporate Knights’ 2024 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada and is designated a Utility of the Future Today by the Water Environment Federation.
Appendix 1 Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EPCOR uses earnings before finance expenses, income tax recovery (expense), depreciation and amortization, changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments, transmission system access service charge net collections and other unusual items (collectively, Adjusted EBITDA) to discuss operating results for EPCOR’s lines of business. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is not a standardized financial measure under IFRS and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers.
The reconciliation between Adjusted EBITDA to Net income as reported under IFRS Accounting Standards is shown below:
|
($ millions)
|
Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
||
|
2024 |
2023 (restated)1 |
2024 |
2023 (restated)1 |
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA by Segment |
||||
|
Water Services segment |
$ 145 |
$ 124 |
$ 374 |
$ 332 |
|
Distribution and Transmission segment |
76 |
72 |
217 |
194 |
|
Energy Services segment |
13 |
19 |
41 |
47 |
|
North American Commercial Services segment |
26 |
28 |
67 |
85 |
|
U.S. Regulated Water segment |
62 |
56 |
137 |
127 |
|
Other |
4 |
6 |
24 |
20 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
326 |
305 |
860 |
805 |
|
Finance expenses |
(52) |
(46) |
(153) |
(140) |
|
Income tax expense |
(11) |
(6) |
(26) |
(8) |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
(115) |
(107) |
(327) |
(317) |
|
Change in fair value of financial electricity purchase |
(1) |
(29) |
6 |
(85) |
|
Transmission system access service charge net |
(16) |
1 |
(21) |
11 |
|
Net income |
$ 131 |
$ 118 |
$ 339 |
$ 266 |
|
1. |
During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company realigned its operating segments to reflect the results of an internal reorganization. The reorganization resulted in the formation of a new operating segment, North American Commercial Services, which combines certain previously existing businesses in a new reportable segment. Comparative segmented results for 2023 have been restated to align with the 2024 reportable segment presentation. |
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2. |
The change in fair value of derivative financial instruments represents the change in fair value of financial electricity purchase contracts between the electricity market forward prices and the contracted prices at the end of the reporting period, for the contracted volumes of electricity. |
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3. |
Transmission system access service charge net collections is the difference between the transmission system access service charges paid to the provincial system operators and the transmission system access service charges collected from electricity retailers. Transmission system access service charge net collections are timing differences, which are collected from or returned to electricity retailers as the transmission system access service charges and customer billing determinants are finalized. |
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Trump's World Liberty Crypto Project Targets Offshore Markets, Limits US Token Offering To Just $30M
Donald Trump supported decentralized finance protocol World Liberty Financial is reportedly marketing its $300 million offering of tokens primarily offshore.
What Happened: World Liberty currently plans to sell only $30 million of tokens in the U.S., according to a Bloomberg report, which cited a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC.)
Once it touches the $30 million threshold, World Liberty will terminate the U.S. offering despite having tokens worth about $288.5 million available for sale, the report said, noting that most token issuances are done offshore due to heavy scrutiny in the U.S.
World Liberty is being promoted by Trump and his sons. Since Oct. 15, it has raised about $2.7 million by selling tokens to 348 U.S. investors, according to the filing.
Why It Matters: World Liberty is based in Wilmington, Delaware. In the filing with the SEC, Donald Trump, Donald (Jr) Trump, Eric Trump, Steven Witkoff, Axiom Management Group, WC DigitalFi LLC, and DT Marks DEFI LLC are listed as promoters of the project.
“This person is included for informational purposes and does not reflect a determination that such person is a “promoter” as defined under Rule 405 of the Securities Act,” the filing said.
Puerto Rico-based Axiom Management Group owners Zachary Folkman and Chase Herro, meanwhile, are listed as executive officers and directors of the project.
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Madison Pacific Properties Inc. announces the results for the year ended August 31, 2024
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (the Company) MPC, a Vancouver-based real estate company announces the results of operations for the year ended August 31, 2024.
The results reported are pursuant to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for public companies.
For the year ended August 31, 2024, the Company is reporting a net loss of $44.2 million (2023: net income of $19.0 million); cash flows generated from operating activities before changes in non-cash operating balances of $11.4 million (2023: $9.5 million); and loss per share of $0.74 (2023: income per share of $0.31). Included in net loss is a provision of $51.5 million (2023: $nil) for uncertain tax positions recognizing a tax liability for unpaid taxes, estimated interest expense and awarded legal costs and provisions against the carrying value of the Company’s tax deposits and deferred tax assets related to unused carryforward amounts. Also included in net loss are equity earnings of associate and joint ventures of $0.4 million (2023: $7.4 million), net loss on the fair value adjustment on investment properties of approximately $0.2 million (2023: net gain of $5.7 million), losses on fair value adjustment on interest rate swaps of $4.2 million (2023: $0.1 million) , property revenues of $44.5 million (2023: $40.5 million) and interest expense of $12.7 million (2023: $10.7 million).
As at August 31, 2024, the Company owns approximately $708 million in investment properties (August 31, 2023: $695 million).
As at the date of this Press Release, the Company’s investment portfolio comprises 55 properties with approximately 1.9 million rentable sq. ft. of industrial and commercial space and a 50% interest in seven multi-family rental properties with a total of 219 units. Approximately 91.25% of available space within the industrial and commercial investment properties is currently leased and within the multi-family residential properties, 98.2% is currently leased. The Company’s development properties include a 50% interest in the Silverdale Hills Limited Partnership which currently owns approximately 1,405 acres of primarily residential designated development lands in Mission, British Columbia.
For a review of the risks and uncertainties to which the Company is subject, see its most recently filed annual and interim MD&A.
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| President & CEO | Chief Financial Officer | ||
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Dogecoin Set For 'Parabolic Bull Run' In November, Says Analyst: 'Keep An Eye Out For A Sustained Close' Above This Level
A prominent crypto analyst has forecasted a potential surge for Dogecoin DOGE/USD in November, sparking interest among traders and investors.
What Happened: Popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez has shared insights suggesting that Dogecoin might experience a significant upward trend this month. In a recent strategy session with his 76,400 followers on X, Martinez highlighted historical patterns indicating a potential rally for the meme coin.
Martinez notes that November often brings substantial growth for Dogecoin.
“History hints that November could spark a parabolic bull run for #Dogecoin $DOGE! Keep an eye out for a sustained close above $0.20.”
Dogecoin is trading at approximately $0.161, having gained over 0.8% in the last 24 hours. It has surged over 20% over the past week.
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In addition to Dogecoin, Martinez is optimistic about other large-cap altcoins, including Polkadot DOT/USD. He suggests that DOT could surpass $6.00 by year-end, with its current trading price at $3.92.
Martinez also mentions that the Solana (SOL)–based memecoin Dogwifhat WIF/USD is gearing up for a bullish move to $3, currently trading at $2.21.
Why It Matters: The recent dip in Dogecoin’s price has led traders to identify critical support zones for potential rebounds.
A “cup and handle” formation on Dogecoin’s daily chart, starting in June, suggests bullish potential. The $0.15 support zone is crucial, with a possible bounce propelling DOGE to $0.22.
Moreover, the cryptocurrency industry is anticipating a favorable regulatory environment following the U.S. presidential elections. Industry leaders are hopeful for supportive policies from Washington, regardless of the election outcome. This optimism could further influence the crypto market, including Dogecoin’s performance.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Dogecoin was up 0.2% over the last 24 hours, trading at $0.161, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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CORRECTION – Bogota Financial Corp. Reports Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Corrected
TEANECK, N.J., Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bogota Financial Corp. BSBK (the “Company”), the holding company of Bogota Savings Bank (the “Bank”), after market close today issued a correction to its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 (the “Revised Earnings Release”), which was issued prior to market open on November 1, 2024 (the “Original Earnings Release”). Interest expense on deposits (and similarly total interest expense) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 reported in the Original Earnings Release was understated by $300,000 due to a misstatement of the rates paid on certain certificates of deposit during the three months ended September 30, 2024. As a result, the Revised Earnings Release reflects the following changes:
At September 30, 2024
| Average rate for certificates of deposit | Average rate for deposits |
|||
| As Initially Reported | 4.15% | 3.55% | ||
| As Corrected | 4.39% | 3.95% | ||
For Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | Interest paid on average certificates of deposit | Interest paid on average interest-bearing deposits | Net interest income | Net interest income after provision (recovery) for credit losses | (Loss) income before income taxes | Income tax (benefit) expense | Net (loss) income | (Loss) earnings per common share – basic | (Loss) earnings per common share – diluted | ||||||||||||||
| As Initially Reported | $ | 5,327 | $ | 5,861 | $ | 2,957 | $ | 2,957 | $ | (320 | ) | $ | (173 | ) | $ | (147 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) |
| As Corrected | $ | 5,627 | $ | 6,161 | $ | 2,657 | $ | 2,657 | $ | (620 | ) | $ | (253 | ) | $ | (367 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) |
| Cost of average certificates of deposit | Cost of average interest-bearing deposits | (Loss) Return on Average Assets | (Loss) Return on Average Equity | Interest rate spread | Net interest margin | Efficiency Ratio | ||||||||
| As Initially Reported | 4.26 | % | 3.84 | % | (0.09 | )% | (0.72 | )% | 0.81 | % | 1.24 | % | 109.75 | % |
| As Corrected | 4.50 | % | 4.04 | % | (0.07 | )% | (0.52 | )% | 0.66 | % | 1.15 | % | 120.78 | % |
For Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | Interest paid on average certificates of deposit | Interest paid on average interest-bearing deposits | Net interest income | Net interest income after provision (recovery) for credit losses | (Loss) income before income taxes | Income tax (benefit) expense | Net (loss) income | (Loss) earnings per common share – basic | (Loss) earnings per common share – diluted | ||||||||||||||
| As Initially Reported | $ | 16,484 | $ | 18,085 | $ | 8,352 | $ | 8,282 | $ | (1,762 | ) | $ | (741 | ) | $ | (1,020 | ) | $ | (0.08 | ) | $ | (0.08 | ) |
| As Corrected | $ | 16,784 | $ | 18,385 | $ | 8,052 | $ | 7,982 | $ | (2,062 | ) | $ | (821 | ) | $ | (1,240 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) |
| Cost of average certificates of deposit | Cost of average interest-bearing deposits | (Loss) Return on Average Assets | (Loss) Return on Average Equity | Interest rate spread | Net interest margin | Efficiency Ratio | ||||||||
| As Initially Reported | 4.31 | % | 3.88 | % | (0.17 | )% | (1.23 | )% | 0.73 | % | 1.23 | % | 118.23 | % |
| As Corrected | 4.39 | % | 3.95 | % | (0.20 | )% | (1.44 | )% | 0.68 | % | 1.18 | % | 122.18 | % |
The full text of the corrected release is a follows:
Teaneck, New Jersey, November 1, 2024 – Bogota Financial Corp. BSBK (the “Company”), the holding company for Bogota Savings Bank (the “Bank”), reported a net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024 of $367,000, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $29,000, or $0.00 per basic and diluted share, for the comparable prior year period. The Company reported a net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 of $1.2 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $1.8 million, or $0.14 per basic and diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
On April 24, 2024, the Company announced it had received regulatory approval for the repurchase of up to 237,090 shares of its common stock, or approximately 5% of its then outstanding common stock (excluding shares held by Bogota Financial, MHC). The repurchase program does not have a scheduled expiration date and the Board of Directors has the right to suspend or discontinue the program at any time. As of September 30, 2024, 163,790 shares have been repurchased pursuant to the program at a cost of $1.2 million.
Other Financial Highlights:
- Total assets increased $39.6 million, or 4.2%, to $978.9 million at September 30, 2024 from $939.3 million at December 31, 2023, due to an increase in securities, offset by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents and loans.
- Cash and cash equivalents decreased $3.9 million, or 15.8%, to $21.0 million at September 30, 2024 from $24.9 million at December 31, 2023 as excess funds were used to purchase securities.
- Securities increased $47.1 million, or 33.3%, to $188.7 million at September 30, 2024 from $141.5 million at December 31, 2023.
- Net loans decreased $5.8 million, or 0.8%, to $708.9 million at September 30, 2024 from $714.7 million at December 31, 2023.
- Total deposits at September 30, 2024 were $629.3 million, increasing $3.9 million, or 0.6%, as compared to $625.3 million at December 31, 2023, due to a $2.3 million increase in interest-bearing deposits, primarily in certificates of deposit, and a $1.6 million increase in non-interest bearing demand accounts. The average cost of deposits increased 128 basis points to 3.95% for the first three quarters of 2024 from 2.67% for the first nine months of 2023 due to higher interest rates and a larger percentage of deposits consisting of higher-costing certificates of deposit.
- Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased $34.9 million, or 20.8% to $202.6 million at September 30, 2024 from $167.7 million as of December 31, 2023.
Kevin Pace, President and Chief Executive Officer, said “The Bank continues its growth strategy focusing on core deposits and commercial lending. We have seen an uptick in our commercial pipeline this quarter that shows interest remains strong in our market. Offering new desirable technology through partnerships with our providers is a key initiative we are focusing on going into 2025. This will allow us to attract new customers in our competitive environment.”
“The Bank completed its third stock repurchase program earlier this year and promptly began its fourth buyback. We remain diligent in our efforts to show confidence and deliver value to our shareholders.”
Income Statement Analysis
Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023
Net income decreased by $338,000 to a net loss of $367,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from a net loss of $29,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $560,000 in net interest income, partially offset by a decrease of $171,000 in salaries and employee benefit costs, an increase of $128,000 in income tax benefit and a $38,000 increase in non-interest income.
Interest income increased $1.3 million, or 14.3%, from $9.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $10.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 primarily due to higher yields on interest-earning assets and an increase in the average balance of securities.
Interest income on cash and cash equivalents decreased $30,000, or 17.9%, to $138,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $168,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 due to a $2.6 million decrease in the average balance to $10.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $12.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, reflecting the use of excess cash to purchase securities. The decrease was offset by an 18 basis point increase in the average yield from 5.21% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to 5.39% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 due to the higher interest rate environment.
Interest income on loans increased $401,000, or 5.0%, to $8.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $8.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 due primarily to a 24 basis point increase in the average yield from 4.45% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to 4.69% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and to a lesser extent, a $876,000 increase in the average balance to $711.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $710.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Interest income on securities increased $889,000, or 88.2%, to $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to a $48.7 million increase in the average balance to $187.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $138.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, and a 114 basis point increase in the average yield from 2.91% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to 4.05% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 due to the higher interest rate environment.
Interest expense increased $1.9 million, or 31.1%, from $6.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $8.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 due to higher costs and average balances on certificates of deposit and borrowings.
Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits increased $1.3 million, or 27.0%, to $6.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $4.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was due to a 93 basis point increase in the average cost of deposits to 4.04% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from 3.11% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in the average cost of deposits was due to the higher interest rate environment and a change in the composition of the deposit portfolio. The average balances of certificates of deposit decreased $831,000 to $497.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $498.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 while the average balance of NOW/money market accounts and savings accounts decreased $9.0 million and $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Interest expense on Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased $582,000, or 47.7%, from $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the average balance of $71.6 million to $196.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $125.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was slightly offset by a decrease in the average cost of borrowings of 22 basis points to 3.64% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from 3.86% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 due to new borrowings being at lower rates. At September 30, 2024, cash flow hedges used to manage interest rate risk had a notional value of $65.0 million, while fair value hedges totaled $60.0 million in notional value. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the use of the cash flow and fair value hedges reduced the interest expense on the Federal Home Loan Bank advances and certificates of deposit by $498,000.
Net interest income decreased $560,000, or 17.4%, to $2.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease reflected a 35 basis point decrease in our net interest rate spread to 0.66% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from 1.01% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Our net interest margin decreased 32 basis points to 1.15% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from 1.47% for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
We did not record a provision for credit losses for the three months ended September 30, 2024 or September 30, 2023 due to moderate loan growth and improved economic conditions.
Non-interest income increased by $38,000, or 13.0%, to $327,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $290,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Bank-owned life insurance income increased $23,000, or 11.6%, due to higher balances during 2024 and gain on sale of loans increased $12,000 compared to no gain on sale of loans for the comparable period last year due to the sale of a $400,000 residential loan in 2024.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, non-interest expense decreased $56,000, or 1.5%, over the comparable 2023 period. This was due to a $171,000, or 7.5% reduction in salaries and employee benefits, which decreased due to lower headcount and increased expenses in 2023 related to the retirement of the previous Chief Executive Officer, and a $40,000, or 31.9%, decrease in advertising expenses. Our FDIC insurance assessment also decreased by $26,000, or 19.8%. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in professional fees of $99,000, or 66.4%, due to higher consulting expense related to strategic business planning. Data processing expense also increased $100,000, or 48.8%, due to higher processing costs.
Income tax expense decreased $128,000, or 102.1%, to a benefit of $253,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from a $125,000 benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was due to a reduction of $466,000 in taxable income.
Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023
Net income decreased by $3.1 million, or 168.1%, to a net loss of $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from net income of $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $4.0 million in net interest income, partially offset by a decrease of $1.2 million in income tax expense.
Interest income increased $3.4 million, or 12.4%, from $27.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $31.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 due to higher yields on interest-earning assets and an increase in the average balance of securities, partially offset by a decrease in the average balance of loans and cash and cash equivalents.
Interest income on cash and cash equivalents decreased $8,000, or 1.9%, to $415,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $423,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due a $2.3 million decrease in the average balance to $9.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $11.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, reflecting the decrease of liquidity due to increased securities purchases. This decrease was offset by a 111 basis point increase in the average yield due to the higher interest rate environment.
Interest income on loans increased $1.1 million, or 4.5%, to $24.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $23.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due primarily to a 20 basis point increase in the average yield from 4.46% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to 4.66% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, offset by a $1.9 million decrease in the average balance to $711.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $713.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Interest income on securities increased $2.2 million, or 69.4%, to $5.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to a 112 basis point increase in the average yield from 2.80% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to 3.92% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and a $31.0 million increase in the average balance to $179.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $148.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Income from other interest-earning assets, which primarily consisted of Federal Home Loan Bank stock, increased $209,000, or 27.1% to $981,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $772,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due to dividends paid on such stock.
Interest expense increased $7.4 million, or 47.4%, from $15.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $23.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 due to higher costs and average balances on certificates of deposit and borrowings.
Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits increased $5.6 million, or 43.9%, to $18.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $12.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was due to a 128 basis point increase in the average cost of deposits to 3.95% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from 2.67% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in the average cost of deposits was due to the higher interest rate environment and a change in the composition of the deposit portfolio. The average balances of certificates of deposit increased $12.0 million to $510.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $498.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 while average NOW/money market accounts and savings accounts decreased $24.2 million and $5.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Interest expense on Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased $1.8 million, or 62.7%, from $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $4.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the average balance of $60.7 million to $171.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $110.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was also due to an increase in the average cost of borrowings of 17 basis points to 3.67% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from 3.50% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due to new borrowings being at higher rates. At September 30, 2024, cash flow hedges used to manage interest rate risk had a notional value of $65.0 million, while fair value hedges totaled $60.0 million in notional value. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the use of the cash flow hedges reduced the interest expense on the Federal Home Loan Bank advances and certificates of deposit by $1.2 million.
Net interest income decreased $4.0 million, or 33.1%, to $8.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $12.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease reflected a 73 basis point decrease in our net interest rate spread to 0.68% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from 1.41% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Our net interest margin decreased 64 basis points to 1.18% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from 1.82% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
We recorded a $70,000 provision for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to a $125,000 recovery for credit losses for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023, which was due to a decrease in loan balances in 2023. The entire provision in the first three quarters of 2024 was due to an increase in held-to-maturity corporate securities.
Non-interest income increased by $73,000, or 8.5%, to $929,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $856,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to bank-owned life insurance income, which increased $74,000, or 12.9%, due to higher balances during 2024.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, non-interest expense increased $163,000, or 1.5%, over the comparable 2023 period. Professional fees increased $270,000, or 65.5% due to higher consulting expense related to strategic business planning. Data processing expense increased $210,000, or 29.3%, due to higher processing costs. These were offset by a $333,000, or 4.9%, reduction in salaries and employee benefit, which decreased due to lower headcount and increased expenses in 2023 related to the retirement of the previous Chief Executive Officer.
Income tax expense decreased $1.2 million, or 312.9%, to a benefit of $821,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from a $386,000 expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was due to a reduction of $4.3 million in taxable income.
Balance Sheet Analysis
Total assets were $978.9 million at September 30, 2024, representing an increase of $39.6 million, or 4.2%, from December 31, 2023. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $3.9 million during the period primarily due to the purchase of new securities offset by loan repayments. Net loans decreased $5.8 million, or 0.8%, due to $22.5 million in repayments including a $12.6 million decrease in the balance of residential loans, as well as a $9.1 million decrease in the balance of construction loans and a decrease of $915,000 in multifamily loans. The decrease was partially offset by new production of $16.7 million, including $13.1 million and $3.6 million of commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans, respectively. The Company also purchased a pool of residential loans totaling $10.4 million. Due to the interest rate environment, we have experienced a decrease in demand for residential and construction loans, which have been primary drivers of our loan growth in recent periods. Securities held to maturity increased $7.4 million, or 10.3%, and securities available for sale increased $40.0 million, or 57.6%, due to new purchases of mortgage-backed securities with excess cash.
Delinquent loans increased $8.9 million to $21.5 million, or 3.0% of total loans, at September 30, 2024, compared to $12.6 million, or 1.8% of total loans, at December 31, 2023. The increase was mostly due to four commercial real estate loans to three customers with a balance of $8.1 million. Three of the past due commercial real estate loans are being actively managed with the customers and are expected to be brought current, while one totaling $758,000 has been placed on nonaccrual, but is considered well-secured with a loan-to-value of 59%. During the same timeframe, non-performing assets increased from $12.8 million at December 31, 2023 to $13.8 million, which represented 1.41% of total assets at September 30, 2024. No loans were charged-off during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2024 or September 30, 2023. The Company’s allowance for credit losses related to loans was 0.39% of total loans and 19.94% of non-performing loans at September 30, 2024 compared to 0.39% of total loans and 21.81% of non-performing loans at December 31, 2023. The Bank does not have any exposure to commercial real estate loans secured by office space. At September 30, 2024, the Company’s allowance for credit losses related to held-to-maturity securities totaled $108,000 or 0.13% of the total held-to-maturity securities portfolio.
Total liabilities increased $39.8 million, or 5.0%, to $841.9 million mainly due to a $34.9 million increase in borrowings and a $3.9 million increase in total deposits. The increase in deposits reflected an increase in certificate of deposit accounts, which increased by $505,000 to $493.8 million from $493.3 million at December 31, 2023, an increase in NOW deposit accounts, which increased by $4.2 million to $45.5 million from $41.3 million at December 31, 2023, and by an increase in noninterest bearing demand accounts, which increased by $1.6 million from $30.6 million at December 31, 2023 to $32.1 million at September 30, 2024. This was offset by a $2.6 million, or 18.0%, decrease in money market accounts. At September 30, 2024, brokered deposits were $101.1 million or 16.1% of deposits and municipal deposits were $36.0 million or 5.7% of deposits. At September 30, 2024, uninsured deposits represented 10.7% of the Bank’s total deposits. Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased $34.9 million, or 20.8%, due to new borrowings, for which the durations have primarily been short-term in nature as we remain mindful of the changing interest rate environment and the potential for further interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Total borrowing capacity at the Federal Home Loan Bank is $297.9 million of which $202.7 million has been advanced.
Total stockholders’ equity decreased $233,000 to $136.9 million, due to a net loss of $1.2 million and the repurchase of 163,790 shares of stock at a cost of $1.2 million, offset by a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss for securities available for sale of $1.6 million and stock compensation of $225,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. At September 30, 2024, the Company’s ratio of average stockholders’ equity-to-total assets was 15.04%, compared to 15.32% at December 31, 2023.
About Bogota Financial Corp.
Bogota Financial Corp. is a Maryland corporation organized as the mid-tier holding company of Bogota Savings Bank and is the majority-owned subsidiary of Bogota Financial, MHC. Bogota Savings Bank is a New Jersey chartered stock savings bank that has served the banking needs of its customers in northern and central New Jersey since 1893. It operates from seven offices located in Bogota, Hasbrouck Heights, Upper Saddle River, Newark, Oak Ridge, Parsippany and Teaneck, New Jersey and operates a loan production office in Spring Lake, New Jersey.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements about the Company and the Bank. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding anticipated future events and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include increased competitive pressures, changes in the interest rate environment, inflation, general economic conditions or conditions within the securities markets, real estate market values in the Bank’s lending area, changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of our deposit portfolio and the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio; the availability of low-cost funding; our continued reliance on brokered and municipal deposits; demand for loans in our market area; changes in the quality of our loan and security portfolios, economic assumptions or changes in our methodology, either of which may impact our allowance for credit losses calculation, increases in non-performing and classified loans, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, a failure in or breach of the Company’s operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyberattacks, the failure to maintain current technologies, failure to retain or attract employees and legislative, accounting and regulatory changes that could adversely affect the business in which the Company and the Bank are engaged.
The Company undertakes no obligation to revise these forward-looking statements or to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.
| BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (unaudited) |
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| As of | As of | ||||||
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Cash and due from banks | $ | 10,630,086 | $ | 13,567,115 | |||
| Interest-bearing deposits in other banks | 10,372,434 | 11,362,356 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 21,002,520 | 24,929,471 | |||||
| Securities available for sale, at fair value | 108,560,811 | 68,888,179 | |||||
| Securities held to maturity, net of allowance for securities credit losses of $108,000 and zero, respectively (fair value – $74,603,097 and $65,374,753, respectively) | 80,103,753 | 72,656,179 | |||||
| Loans, net of allowance for credit losses of $2,747,949 and $2,785,949, respectively | 708,896,566 | 714,688,635 | |||||
| Premises and equipment, net | 7,853,076 | 7,687,387 | |||||
| Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock and other restricted securities | 10,180,100 | 8,616,100 | |||||
| Accrued interest receivable | 4,352,967 | 3,932,785 | |||||
| Core deposit intangibles | 165,454 | 206,116 | |||||
| Bank-owned life insurance | 31,635,988 | 30,987,851 | |||||
| Other assets | 6,138,029 | 6,731,500 | |||||
| Total Assets | $ | 978,889,264 | $ | 939,324,203 | |||
| Liabilities and Equity | |||||||
| Non-interest bearing deposits | $ | 32,125,742 | $ | 30,554,842 | |||
| Interest bearing deposits | 597,141,995 | 594,792,300 | |||||
| Total deposits | 629,267,737 | 625,347,142 | |||||
| FHLB advances-short term | 53,500,000 | 37,500,000 | |||||
| FHLB advances-long term | 149,065,610 | 130,189,663 | |||||
| Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance | 3,265,262 | 2,733,709 | |||||
| Other liabilities | 6,850,898 | 6,380,486 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 841,949,507 | 802,151,000 | |||||
| Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||
| Preferred stock $0.01 par value 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 | — | — | |||||
| Common stock $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized, 13,092,357 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and 13,279,230 at December 31, 2023 | 130,823 | 132,792 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 55,315,975 | 56,149,915 | |||||
| Retained earnings | 90,936,649 | 92,177,068 | |||||
| Unearned ESOP shares (389,674 shares at September 30, 2024 and 409,750 shares at December 31, 2023) | (4,595,895 | ) | (4,821,798 | ) | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (4,847,795 | ) | (6,464,774 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 136,939,757 | 137,173,203 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 978,889,264 | $ | 939,324,203 | |||
| BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) |
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| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Interest income | |||||||||||||||
| Loans, including fees | $ | 8,381,581 | $ | 7,980,388 | $ | 24,888,377 | $ | 23,821,545 | |||||||
| Securities | |||||||||||||||
| Taxable | 1,884,276 | 994,791 | 5,247,336 | 3,042,389 | |||||||||||
| Tax-exempt | 13,137 | 13,159 | 39,409 | 78,293 | |||||||||||
| Other interest-earning assets | 341,268 | 301,081 | 980,536 | 771,584 | |||||||||||
| Total interest income | 10,620,262 | 9,289,419 | 31,155,658 | 27,713,811 | |||||||||||
| Interest expense | |||||||||||||||
| Deposits | 6,160,547 | 4,851,926 | 18,384,323 | 12,777,907 | |||||||||||
| FHLB advances | 1,802,387 | 1,220,166 | 4,719,056 | 2,900,359 | |||||||||||
| Total interest expense | 7,962,934 | 6,072,092 | 23,103,379 | 15,678,266 | |||||||||||
| Net interest income | 2,657,328 | 3,217,327 | 8,052,279 | 12,035,545 | |||||||||||
| Provision (recovery) for credit losses | — | — | 70,000 | (125,000 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net interest income after provision (recovery) for credit losses | 2,657,328 | 3,217,327 | 7,982,279 | 12,160,545 | |||||||||||
| Non-interest income | |||||||||||||||
| Fees and service charges | 56,610 | 61,529 | 164,400 | 159,381 | |||||||||||
| Gain on sale of loans | 11,710 | — | 11,710 | 29,375 | |||||||||||
| Bank-owned life insurance | 221,122 | 197,873 | 648,137 | 574,073 | |||||||||||
| Other | 37,943 | 30,332 | 105,420 | 93,660 | |||||||||||
| Total non-interest income | 327,385 | 289,734 | 929,667 | 856,489 | |||||||||||
| Non-interest expense | |||||||||||||||
| Salaries and employee benefits | 2,102,993 | 2,274,347 | 6,404,946 | 6,737,952 | |||||||||||
| Occupancy and equipment | 380,714 | 372,626 | 1,118,739 | 1,114,170 | |||||||||||
| FDIC insurance assessment | 106,313 | 132,571 | 313,626 | 319,690 | |||||||||||
| Data processing | 306,167 | 205,721 | 928,292 | 717,913 | |||||||||||
| Advertising | 85,750 | 126,000 | 310,950 | 369,383 | |||||||||||
| Director fees | 159,851 | 159,336 | 467,100 | 478,011 | |||||||||||
| Professional fees | 248,420 | 149,251 | 682,517 | 412,519 | |||||||||||
| Other | 214,686 | 241,530 | 747,598 | 661,300 | |||||||||||
| Total non-interest expense | 3,604,894 | 3,661,382 | 10,973,768 | 10,810,938 | |||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (620,181 | ) | (154,321 | ) | (2,061,822 | ) | 2,206,096 | ||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (253,221 | ) | (125,268 | ) | (821,403 | ) | 385,801 | ||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (366,960 | ) | $ | (29,053 | ) | $ | (1,240,419 | ) | $ | 1,820,295 | ||||
| (Loss) earnings per Share – basic | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.14 | ||||
| (Loss) earnings per Share – diluted | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.14 | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding – basic | 12,702,683 | 13,037,903 | 12,702,683 | 13,103,951 | |||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted | 12,717,904 | 13,037,903 | 12,734,624 | 13,103,951 | |||||||||||
| BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP. SELECTED RATIOS (unaudited) |
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| At or For the Three Months | At or for the Nine Months | ||||||||||||||
| Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Performance Ratios (1): | |||||||||||||||
| (Loss) return on average assets (2) | (0.07 | )% | (0.01 | )% | (0.20 | )% | 0.26 | % | |||||||
| (Loss) return on average equity (3) | (0.52 | )% | (0.08 | )% | (1.44 | )% | 1.75 | % | |||||||
| Interest rate spread (4) | 0.66 | % | 1.01 | % | 0.68 | % | 1.41 | % | |||||||
| Net interest margin (5) | 1.15 | % | 1.47 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.82 | % | |||||||
| Efficiency ratio (6) | 120.78 | % | 104.40 | % | 122.18 | % | 83.05 | % | |||||||
| Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities | 114.30 | % | 116.68 | % | 114.62 | % | 117.21 | % | |||||||
| Net loans to deposits | 110.67 | % | 110.08 | % | 114.43 | % | 110.08 | % | |||||||
| Average equity to average assets (7) | 14.01 | % | 15.00 | % | 14.14 | % | 14.88 | % | |||||||
| Capital Ratios: | |||||||||||||||
| Tier 1 capital to average assets | 13.47 | % | 15.67 | % | |||||||||||
| Asset Quality Ratios: | |||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans | 0.39 | % | 0.39 | % | |||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses as a percent of non-performing loans | 19.94 | % | 22.62 | % | |||||||||||
| Net charge-offs to average outstanding loans during the period | 0.00 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||
| Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans | 1.94 | % | 1.73 | % | |||||||||||
| Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets | 1.41 | % | 1.33 | % | |||||||||||
| (1) Certain performance ratios for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are annualized. | |||||||||||||||
| (2) Represents net (loss) income divided by average total assets. | |||||||||||||||
| (3) Represents net (loss) income divided by average stockholders’ equity. | |||||||||||||||
| (4) Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of average interest-bearing liabilities. Tax exempt income is reported on a tax equivalent basis using a combined federal and state marginal tax rate of 27.5% for 2024 and 2023. | |||||||||||||||
| (5) Represents net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets. Tax exempt income is reported on a tax equivalent basis using a combined federal and state marginal tax rate of 27.5% for 2024 and 2023. | |||||||||||||||
| (6) Represents non-interest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income. | |||||||||||||||
| (7) Represents average stockholders’ equity divided by average total assets. | |||||||||||||||
LOANS
Loans are summarized as follows at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
| September 30, | December 31, | ||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||
| Real estate: | |||||||
| Residential First Mortgage | $ | 473,492,871 | $ | 486,052,422 | |||
| Commercial Real Estate | 112,899,496 | 99,830,514 | |||||
| Multi-Family Real Estate | 74,697,352 | 75,612,566 | |||||
| Construction | 40,243,916 | 49,302,040 | |||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 10,229,503 | 6,658,370 | |||||
| Consumer | 81,377 | 18,672 | |||||
| Total loans | 711,644,515 | 717,474,584 | |||||
| Allowance for credit losses | (2,747,949 | ) | (2,785,949 | ) | |||
| Net loans | $ | 708,896,566 | $ | 714,688,635 | |||
The following tables set forth the distribution of total deposit accounts, by account type, at the dates indicated:
| At September 30, | At December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | Percent | Average Rate |
Amount | Percent | Average Rate |
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| (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noninterest bearing demand accounts | $ | 32,125,742 | 5.11 | % | — | % | $ | 30,554,842 | 4.89 | % | — | % | |||||||||||
| NOW accounts | 45,493,204 | 7.23 | % | 2.21 | 41,320,723 | 6.61 | % | 1.90 | |||||||||||||||
| Money market accounts | 12,003,291 | 1.91 | % | 0.30 | 14,641,846 | 2.34 | % | 0.30 | |||||||||||||||
| Savings accounts | 45,865,501 | 7.29 | % | 1.82 | 45,554,964 | 7.28 | % | 1.76 | |||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit | 493,779,999 | 78.47 | % | 4.15 | 493,274,767 | 78.88 | % | 4.00 | |||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 629,267,737 | 100.00 | % | 3.55 | % | $ | 625,347,142 | 100.00 | % | 3.42 | % | |||||||||||
Average Balance Sheets and Related Yields and Rates
The following tables present information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets, the total dollar amounts of interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resulting annualized average yields and costs. The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. Average balances have been calculated using daily balances. Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances only. Loan fees are included in interest income on loans and are not material.
| Three Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Balance |
Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost | Average Balance |
Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost | ||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 10,195 | $ | 138 | 5.39 | % | $ | 12,764 | $ | 168 | 5.21 | % | |||||||||||
| Loans | 711,601 | 8,381 | 4.69 | % | 710,725 | 7,981 | 4.45 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Securities | 187,212 | 1,897 | 4.05 | % | 138,479 | 1,008 | 2.91 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Other interest-earning assets | 9,908 | 203 | 8.20 | % | 6,620 | 132 | 8.04 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total interest-earning assets | 918,916 | 10,619 | 4.60 | % | 868,588 | 9,289 | 4.25 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Non-interest-earning assets | 56,061 | 54,179 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 974,977 | $ | 922,767 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities and equity: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| NOW and money market accounts | $ | 65,767 | $ | 329 | 1.99 | % | $ | 74,785 | $ | 354 | 1.88 | % | |||||||||||
| Savings accounts | 44,029 | 205 | 1.85 | % | 46,177 | 214 | 1.83 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit (1) | 497,251 | 5,626 | 4.50 | % | 498,082 | 4,284 | 3.41 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total interest-bearing deposits | 607,047 | 6,160 | 4.04 | % | 619,044 | 4,852 | 3.11 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances (1) | 196,885 | 1,802 | 3.64 | % | 125,344 | 1,220 | 3.86 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 803,932 | 7,962 | 3.94 | % | 744,388 | 6,072 | 3.24 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Non-interest-bearing deposits | 31,679 | 38,257 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other non-interest-bearing liabilities | 2,724 | 1,727 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 838,335 | 784,372 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total equity | 136,642 | 138,395 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 974,977 | $ | 922,767 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | $ | 2,657 | $ | 3,217 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate spread (2) | 0.66 | % | 1.01 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest margin (3) | 1.15 | % | 1.47 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities | 114.30 | % | 116.68 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1. Cash flow and fair value hedges are used to manage interest rate risk. During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the net effect on interest expense on the Federal Home Loan Bank advances and certificates of deposit was a reduced expense of $498,000 and $92,000, respectively. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Balance | Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost | Average Balance | Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost | ||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 9,072 | $ | 415 | 6.09 | % | $ | 11,352 | $ | 423 | 4.98 | % | |||||||||||
| Loans | 711,697 | 24,888 | 4.66 | % | 713,603 | 23,822 | 4.46 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Securities | 179,818 | 5,287 | 3.92 | % | 148,802 | 3,121 | 2.80 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Other interest-earning assets | 8,903 | 566 | 8.48 | % | 6,110 | 348 | 7.62 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total interest-earning assets | 909,490 | 31,156 | 4.57 | % | 879,867 | 27,714 | 4.20 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Non-interest-earning assets | 58,221 | 54,380 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 967,711 | $ | 934,247 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities and equity: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| NOW and money market accounts | $ | 67,628 | $ | 993 | 1.96 | % | $ | 91,781 | $ | 1,089 | 1.59 | % | |||||||||||
| Savings accounts | 43,824 | 608 | 1.85 | % | 49,529 | 375 | 1.01 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit (1) | 510,494 | 16,784 | 4.39 | % | 498,460 | 11,314 | 3.03 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total interest-bearing deposits | 621,946 | 18,385 | 3.95 | % | 639,770 | 12,778 | 2.67 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances (1) | 171,565 | 4,719 | 3.67 | % | 110,875 | 2,900 | 3.50 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 793,511 | 23,104 | 3.89 | % | 750,645 | 15,678 | 2.79 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Non-interest-bearing deposits | 31,225 | 38,253 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other non-interest-bearing liabilities | 6,154 | 6,351 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 830,890 | 795,249 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total equity | 136,821 | 138,998 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 967,711 | $ | 934,247 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | $ | 8,052 | $ | 12,036 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate spread (2) | 0.68 | % | 1.41 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest margin (3) | 1.18 | % | 1.82 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities | 114.62 | % | 117.21 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1. Cash flow and fair value hedges are used to manage interest rate risk. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the net effect on interest expense on the Federal Home Loan Bank advances and certificates of deposit was a reduced expense of $1.2 million and $139,000, respectively. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Rate/Volume Analysis
The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on net interest income. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The net column represents the sum of the prior columns. Changes attributable to changes in both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been allocated proportionally based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compared to | Compared to | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Increase (Decrease) Due to | Increase (Decrease) Due to | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Volume | Rate | Net | Volume | Rate | Net | ||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income: | (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | (66 | ) | $ | 36 | $ | (30 | ) | $ | (123 | ) | $ | 115 | $ | (8 | ) | |||||||
| Loans receivable | 9 | 391 | 400 | (101 | ) | 1,167 | 1,066 | ||||||||||||||||
| Securities | 420 | 469 | 889 | 742 | 1,424 | 2,166 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other interest earning assets | 68 | 3 | 71 | 175 | 43 | 218 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total interest-earning assets | 432 | 898 | 1,330 | 692 | 2,750 | 3,442 | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| NOW and money market accounts | (128 | ) | 103 | (25 | ) | (413 | ) | 317 | (96 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Savings accounts | (24 | ) | 15 | (9 | ) | (73 | ) | 306 | 233 | ||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit | (49 | ) | 1,391 | 1,342 | 279 | 5,191 | 5,470 | ||||||||||||||||
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 1,031 | (449 | ) | 582 | 1,667 | 152 | 1,819 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 830 | 1,060 | 1,890 | 1,461 | 5,965 | 7,426 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net decrease in net interest income | $ | (398 | ) | $ | (162 | ) | $ | (560 | ) | $ | (768 | ) | $ | (3,216 | ) | $ | (3,984 | ) | |||||
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