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Bridgewater Bancshares Inc - Quarter Report: 2023 June (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ____________ to ________

Commission File Number 001-38412

BRIDGEWATER BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

26-0113412
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

4450 Excelsior Boulevard, Suite 100
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
(Address of principal executive offices)

55416
(Zip Code)

(952893-6868

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

. Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class: 

      

Trading Symbol 

    

Name of each exchange on which registered: 

Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value 

 

BWB

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC 

Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of 5.875% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $0.01 per share

BWBBP

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes  No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

  

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  No 

The number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding as of August 1, 2023 was 27,975,917.

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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

3

Consolidated Balance Sheets

3

Consolidated Statements of Income

4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

5

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

8

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

9

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

38

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

67

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

69

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

70

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

70

Item 1A. Risk Factors

70

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

70

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

71

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

71

Item 5. Other Information

71

Item 6. Exhibits

71

SIGNATURES

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PART 1 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(dollars in thousands, except share data)

June 30, 

December 31, 

    

2023

    

2022

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

Cash and Cash Equivalents

$

177,101

$

87,043

Bank-Owned Certificates of Deposit

 

1,225

 

1,181

Securities Available for Sale, at Fair Value

 

538,220

 

548,613

Loans, Net of Allowance for Credit Losses of $50,701 at June 30, 2023 (unaudited) and $47,996 at December 31, 2022

3,677,792

 

3,512,157

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Stock, at Cost

 

21,557

 

19,606

Premises and Equipment, Net

 

49,710

 

48,445

Foreclosed Assets

116

Accrued Interest

 

13,822

 

13,479

Goodwill

 

2,626

 

2,626

Other Intangible Assets, Net

 

206

 

288

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

33,958

33,485

Other Assets

 

86,852

 

78,739

Total Assets

$

4,603,185

$

4,345,662

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

  

 

  

LIABILITIES

 

  

 

  

Deposits:

 

  

 

  

Noninterest Bearing

$

751,217

$

884,272

Interest Bearing

 

2,826,715

 

2,532,271

Total Deposits

 

3,577,932

 

3,416,543

Federal Funds Purchased

 

195,000

 

287,000

Notes Payable

13,750

13,750

FHLB Advances

 

262,000

 

97,000

Subordinated Debentures, Net of Issuance Costs

 

79,096

 

78,905

Accrued Interest Payable

 

2,974

 

2,831

Other Liabilities

 

63,307

 

55,569

Total Liabilities

 

4,194,059

 

3,951,598

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

  

 

  

Preferred Stock- $0.01 par value; Authorized 10,000,000

Preferred Stock - Issued and Outstanding 27,600 Series A shares ($2,500 liquidation preference) at June 30, 2023 (unaudited) and December 31, 2022

66,514

 

66,514

Common Stock- $0.01 par value; Authorized 75,000,000

 

 

Common Stock - Issued and Outstanding 27,973,995 at June 30, 2023 (unaudited) and 27,751,950 at December 31, 2022

280

 

278

Additional Paid-In Capital

 

99,044

 

96,529

Retained Earnings

 

264,196

 

248,685

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

 

(20,908)

 

(17,942)

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

409,126

 

394,064

Total Liabilities and Equity

$

4,603,185

$

4,345,662

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Income

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2023

    

2022

    

2023

    

2022

INTEREST INCOME

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Loans, Including Fees

$

47,721

$

34,358

$

92,676

$

66,102

Investment Securities

 

6,237

 

3,325

 

12,455

 

6,195

Other

 

1,043

 

99

 

1,862

 

179

Total Interest Income

 

55,001

 

37,782

 

106,993

 

72,476

INTEREST EXPENSE

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

22,998

 

3,456

 

39,372

6,614

Notes Payable

 

285

 

 

548

FHLB Advances

 

2,092

 

167

 

2,953

317

Subordinated Debentures

 

993

 

1,219

 

1,976

2,416

Federal Funds Purchased

 

2,761

 

410

 

7,705

419

Total Interest Expense

 

29,129

 

5,252

 

52,554

 

9,766

NET INTEREST INCOME

 

25,872

 

32,530

 

54,439

 

62,710

Provision for Credit Losses

 

50

 

3,025

 

675

4,700

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

 

25,822

 

29,505

 

53,764

 

58,010

NONINTEREST INCOME

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Customer Service Fees

 

368

298

 

717

579

Net Gain (Loss) on Sales of Available for Sale Securities

 

50

52

 

(6)

52

Other Income

 

997

1,300

 

2,647

2,576

Total Noninterest Income

 

1,415

 

1,650

 

3,358

 

3,207

NONINTEREST EXPENSE

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Salaries and Employee Benefits

 

8,589

8,977

 

17,404

17,671

Occupancy and Equipment

 

1,075

1,042

 

2,284

2,127

Other Expense

 

4,724

3,733

 

8,883

7,462

Total Noninterest Expense

 

14,388

 

13,752

 

28,571

 

27,260

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

12,849

 

17,403

 

28,551

 

33,957

Provision for Income Taxes

 

3,033

 

4,521

 

7,093

 

8,813

NET INCOME

9,816

12,882

21,458

25,144

Preferred Stock Dividends

(1,014)

(1,014)

(2,027)

(2,027)

NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

$

8,802

$

11,868

$

19,431

$

23,117

EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Basic

$

0.32

$

0.43

$

0.70

$

0.83

Diluted

0.31

0.41

0.69

0.80

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2023

    

2022

    

2023

    

2022

Net Income

$

9,816

$

12,882

$

21,458

$

25,144

Other Comprehensive Loss:

 

 

Unrealized Losses on Available for Sale Securities

(9,430)

(15,402)

(4,187)

(38,414)

Unrealized Gains on Cash Flow Hedges

6,573

4,363

2,404

13,392

Reclassification Adjustment for (Gains) Losses Realized in Income

(1,370)

207

(2,381)

630

Income Tax Impact

1,215

1,478

1,198

4,325

Total Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax

(3,012)

(9,354)

(2,966)

(20,067)

Comprehensive Income

$

6,804

$

3,528

$

18,492

$

5,077

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(dollars in thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

Accumulated

Additional

Other

Preferred

Common Stock

Paid-In

Retained

Comprehensive

Three Months Ended

Stock

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Capital

    

Earnings

    

Loss

    

Total

BALANCE March 31, 2022

 

$

66,514

28,150,389

$

282

$

103,756

$

210,596

$

(1,707)

$

379,441

Stock-based Compensation

 

5,000

850

 

850

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

12,882

(9,354)

 

3,528

Stock Options Exercised

14,750

44

44

Stock Repurchases

(492,417)

(5)

(7,954)

(7,959)

Forfeiture of Restricted Stock Awards

(600)

(2)

(2)

Vested Restricted Stock Units

600

Restricted Shares Withheld for Taxes

(350)

(5)

(5)

Preferred Stock Dividend

(1,014)

(1,014)

BALANCE June 30, 2022

 

$

66,514

27,677,372

$

277

$

96,689

$

222,464

$

(11,061)

$

374,883

BALANCE March 31, 2023

 

$

66,514

27,845,244

$

278

$

97,716

$

255,394

$

(17,896)

$

402,006

Stock-based Compensation

 

12,264

972

 

972

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

9,816

(3,012)

 

6,804

Stock Options Exercised

117,000

2

364

366

Forfeiture of Restricted Stock Awards

(250)

Vested Restricted Stock Units

600

Restricted Shares Withheld for Taxes

(863)

(8)

(8)

Preferred Stock Dividend

(1,014)

(1,014)

BALANCE June 30, 2023

 

$

66,514

27,973,995

$

280

$

99,044

$

264,196

$

(20,908)

$

409,126

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Accumulated

Additional

Other

Preferred

Common Stock

Paid-In

Retained

Comprehensive

Six Months Ended

    

Stock

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Capital

    

Earnings

    

Income (Loss)

    

Total

BALANCE December 31, 2021

 

$

66,514

28,206,566

$

282

$

104,123

$

199,347

$

9,006

$

379,272

Stock-based Compensation

 

9,656

1,681

 

1,681

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

25,144

 

(20,067)

 

5,077

Preferred Stock Offering, Net of Issuance Costs

(2,027)

(2,027)

Stock Options Exercised

24,750

65

65

Stock Repurchases

(563,455)

(5)

(9,157)

(9,162)

Issuance of Restricted Stock Awards

1,100

(3)

(3)

Restricted Shares Withheld for Taxes

(1,245)

(20)

(20)

BALANCE June 30, 2022

 

$

66,514

27,677,372

$

277

$

96,689

$

222,464

$

(11,061)

$

374,883

BALANCE December 31, 2022

$

66,514

27,751,950

$

278

$

96,529

$

248,685

$

(17,942)

$

394,064

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

(3,920)

(3,920)

Balance as of January 1, 2023, as Adjusted for Change in Accounting Principle

66,514

27,751,950

278

96,529

244,765

(17,942)

390,144

Stock-based Compensation

 

22,872

1,913

 

1,913

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

21,458

(2,966)

 

18,492

Stock Options Exercised

199,000

2

625

627

Forfeiture of Restricted Stock Awards

(250)

Vested Restricted Stock Units

2,225

Restricted Shares Withheld for Taxes

(1,802)

(23)

(23)

Preferred Stock Dividend

(2,027)

(2,027)

BALANCE June 30, 2023

 

$

66,514

27,973,995

$

280

$

99,044

$

264,196

$

(20,908)

$

409,126

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

2023

2022

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net Income

$

21,458

$

25,144

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash

 

 

Provided by Operating Activities:

 

 

Net Amortization on Securities Available for Sale

 

212

 

1,333

Net (Gain) Loss on Sales of Securities Available for Sale

 

6

 

(52)

Provision for Credit Losses on Loans

 

2,050

 

4,700

Provision (Credit) for Off-Balance Sheet Exposures

(1,375)

Depreciation of Premises and Equipment

 

1,283

 

1,260

Amortization of Other Intangible Assets

 

82

 

96

Amortization of Right-of Use Asset

251

Amortization of Subordinated Debt Issuance Costs

191

220

Stock-based Compensation

 

1,913

 

1,681

Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:

 

 

Accrued Interest Receivable and Other Assets

 

(6,547)

 

(4,944)

Accrued Interest Payable and Other Liabilities

 

3,192

 

41,788

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

22,716

 

71,226

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

(Increase) Decrease in Bank-Owned Certificates of Deposit

 

(44)

738

Proceeds from Sales of Securities Available for Sale

 

26,976

25,066

Proceeds from Maturities, Paydowns, Payups and Calls of Securities Available for Sale

 

14,118

18,986

Purchases of Securities Available for Sale

 

(35,099)

(118,282)

Net Increase in Loans

 

(167,076)

(406,421)

Net Increase in FHLB Stock

 

(1,951)

(4,679)

Purchases of Premises and Equipment

 

(2,548)

(1,159)

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

(165,624)

 

(485,751)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

Net Increase in Deposits

 

161,389

255,716

Net (Decrease) Increase in Federal Funds Purchased

(92,000)

86,000

Proceeds from FHLB Advances

 

318,500

14,000

Principal Payments on FHLB Advances

(153,500)

Preferred Stock Dividends Paid

(2,027)

(2,027)

Stock Options Exercised

627

65

Stock Repurchases

(9,162)

Forfeiture of Restricted Stock Awards

(3)

Shares Repurchased for Tax Withholdings Upon Vesting of Restricted Stock-Based Awards

(23)

(20)

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

 

232,966

 

344,569

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

90,058

 

(69,956)

Cash and Cash Equivalents Beginning

 

87,043

 

143,473

Cash and Cash Equivalents Ending

$

177,101

$

73,517

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURE

 

 

Cash Paid for Interest

$

28,795

$

9,562

Cash Paid for Income Taxes

 

5,091

 

7,955

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Net Investment Securities Purchased but Not Settled

$

$

8,738

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Note 1: Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Organization

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) is a financial holding company whose operations consist of the ownership of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Bridgewater Bank (the “Bank”) and Bridgewater Risk Management, Inc. The Bank commenced operations in 2005 and provides retail and commercial loan and deposit services, principally to customers within the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2008, the Bank formed BWB Holdings, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank, for the purpose of holding repossessed property. In 2018, the Bank formed Bridgewater Investment Management, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank, for the purpose of holding certain municipal securities and to engage in municipal lending activities.

Bridgewater Risk Management, Inc. was incorporated in December 2016 as a wholly-owned insurance company. It insures the Company and its subsidiaries against certain risks unique to the operations of the Company and for which insurance may not be currently available or economically feasible in today’s insurance marketplace. Bridgewater Risk Management pools resources with several other insurance company subsidiaries of financial institutions to spread a limited amount of risk among themselves.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all disclosures necessary for a complete presentation of the consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of income, consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity and consolidated statements of cash flows in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). However, all normal recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the interim financial statements have been included. The results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire year. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 7, 2023.

Principles of Consolidation

These consolidated financial statements include the amounts of the Company, the Bank, with locations in Bloomington, Greenwood, Minneapolis (2), St. Louis Park, Orono, and St. Paul, Minnesota, BWB Holdings, LLC, Bridgewater Investment Management, Inc., and Bridgewater Risk Management, Inc. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Information available which could affect judgements includes, but is not limited to, changes in interest rates, changes in the performance of the economy, including elevated levels of inflation and possible recession, and changes in the financial condition of borrowers.

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Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term include the determination of the allowance for credit losses, calculation of deferred tax assets, fair value of financial instruments, and investment securities impairment.

Emerging Growth Company

The Company qualifies as an “emerging growth company” under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”), and may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to public companies that are not emerging growth companies, including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. In addition, even if the Company complies with the greater obligations of public companies that are not emerging growth companies, the Company may avail itself of the reduced requirements applicable to emerging growth companies from time to time in the future, so long as the Company is an emerging growth company. The Company will continue to be an emerging growth company until the earliest to occur of: (1) the end of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of common equity securities under the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, which was declared effective by the SEC on March 13, 2018; (2) the last day of the fiscal year in which the Company has $1.235 billion or more in annual revenues; (3) the date on which the Company is deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”); or (4) the date on which the Company has, during the previous three-year period, issued publicly or privately, more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt securities.

Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933 for complying with new or revised accounting standards. As an emerging growth company, the Company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. The Company elected to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period.

Allowance for Credit Losses

Securities Available for Sale

For any securities classified as available for sale that are in an unrealized loss position at the balance sheet date, the Company assesses whether or not it intends to sell the security, or if it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security, before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either criteria is met, the security's amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income with the establishment of an allowance. For securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Company evaluates whether any portion of the decline in fair value is the result of credit deterioration. In making this assessment, management considers the extent to which the amortized cost of the security exceeds its fair value, changes in credit ratings and any other known adverse conditions related to the specific security, among other factors. If the assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, an allowance for credit losses, or ACL, is recorded for the amount by which the amortized cost basis of the security exceeds the present value of cash flows expected to be collected, limited by the amount by which the amortized cost exceeds fair value. Any impairment not recognized in the allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income.

Changes in the ACL on securities are recorded as a provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. Accrued interest receivable on securities available for sale is excluded from the estimate of credit losses.

Loans

The ACL on loans is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on loans over their contractual life. The contractual term does not consider

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extensions, renewals or modifications. Loans are charged off against the ACL on loans when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance has been confirmed. Recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged off or expected to be charged off. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the ACL on loans.

The ACL on loans is measured on a collective or pooled basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The Company’s pooling method is primarily based on loan purpose and collateral type and generally follows the Company’s loan segmentation for regulatory reporting. The Company has identified the following pools of loans with similar risk characteristics for measuring the ACL on loans:

Commercial: Commercial loans generally are loans to sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and other business enterprises to finance working capital, capital investment, or for other business related purposes. Collateral generally consists of pledges of business assets or interests, including but not limited to accounts receivable, inventory, plant and equipment, and real estate interests, if applicable. The primary repayment sources for commercial loans are the cash flow of the operating businesses which can be adversely affected by company, industry and economic business cycles. Commercial loans may be secured or unsecured.

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): PPP loans are loans to businesses, sole proprietorships, independent contractors and self-employed individuals who met certain criteria and eligibility requirements through a loan program established by the CARES Act and administered through the Small Business Administration, or SBA. In 2021, the PPP loan program ended and the Company is no longer originating loans under this program. Credit risk in these loans is limited due to a full guarantee by the U.S. Government.

Construction and Land Development: Construction and land development loans are generally loans to finance land development or the construction of industrial, commercial, or multifamily buildings. Construction loans can include construction of new structures, additions or alterations to existing structures, or the demolition of existing structures to make way for new structures. Construction loans are generally secured by real estate. The primary risk characteristics are specific to the uncertainty on whether the construction will be completed according to the specifications and schedules and the reliance on the sale of the completed project as the primary repayment source for the loan. Factors that may influence the completion of construction may be customer specific, such as the quality and depth of property management, or related to changes in general economic conditions. Trends in the commercial and residential construction industries can significantly impact the credit quality of these loans due to supply and demand imbalances. In addition, fluctuations in real estate values can significantly impact the credit quality of these loans, as property values may determine the economic viability of construction projects and adversely impact the value of the collateral securing the loan.

1-4 Family Construction: 1-4 family construction loans are generally loans to finance the construction of new structures, additions or alterations to existing structures, or the demolition of existing structures to make way for new structures. 1-4 family construction loans are generally secured by real estate. The primary risk characteristics are specific to the uncertainty on whether the construction will be completed according to the specifications and schedules. Factors that may influence the completion of 1-4 family construction may be customer specific or related to changes in general economic conditions.

1-4 Family Mortgage: 1-4 family mortgage loans are generally loans to finance loans on owner occupied and nonowner occupied properties. 1-4 family mortgage loans are secured by first or second liens on the property. The degree of risk in residential mortgage lending involving owner occupied properties depends primarily on the borrower’s ability to repay and the loan amount in relation to collateral value. Economic trends determined by unemployment rates and other key economic indicators are closely correlated to the credit quality of these loans. Weak economic trends indicate that the borrower’s capacity to repay their obligations may be deteriorating. 1-4 family mortgage loans include credits to finance nonowner occupied properties used as rentals. These loans can involve additional risks as the borrower’s ability to repay is based on the net operating income from the property which can be impacted by occupancy levels, rental rates, and operating expenses. Declines in net operating income can negatively impact the value of the property which increases the credit risk in the event of default.

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Multifamily: Multifamily loans are loans to finance multifamily properties. The primary source of repayment for multifamily loans is the cash flows of the underlying property. The primary risk characteristics include increases in vacancy rates, overbuilt supply, interest rates or changes in general economic conditions. Economic factors such as unemployment, wage growth and home affordability can impact vacancy rates and property cash flow.

Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Owner Occupied: Owner occupied commercial real estate loans are properties that are owned and operated by the borrower and the primary source for repayment is the cash flow from the ongoing operations and activities conducted by the borrower’s business. The primary risk characteristics are specific to the underlying business and its ability to generate sustainable profitability and positive cash flow. Also, certain types of businesses also may require specialized facilities that can increase costs and may not be economically feasible to an alternative user, which could adversely impact the market value of the collateral. Factors that may influence a borrower's ability to repay their loan include demand for the business’ products or services, the quality and depth of management, the degree of competition, regulatory changes, and general economic conditions.

Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Nonowner Occupied: Nonowner occupied commercial real estate loans are investment properties and the primary source for repayment of the loan is derived from rental income associated with the property or proceeds of the sale of the property. Nonowner occupied commercial real estate loans consist of mortgage loans to finance investments in real property that may include, but are not limited to, commercial/retail office space, industrial/warehouse space, hotels, assisted living facilities and other specific use properties. The primary risk characteristics include impacts of overall leasing rates, absorption timelines, levels of vacancy rates and operating expenses, and general economic conditions. Banks that are concentrated in commercial real estate lending are subject to additional regulatory scrutiny and must employ enhanced risk management practices.

Consumer and Other: Consumer and other loans generally include personal lines of credit and amortizing loans made to qualified individuals for various purposes such as auto loans, debt consolidation loans, personal expense loans or overdraft protection. The primary risk characteristics associated with consumer and other loans typically include major changes to the borrower’s financial or personal circumstances, including unemployment or other loss of income, unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical expenses, catastrophic events, divorce or death.

Management assesses the adequacy of the ACL on loans on a quarterly basis. Management estimates the ACL on loans using relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company uses the weighted-average remaining maturity, or WARM, method as the basis for estimating expected credit losses. The WARM method uses a historical average annual charge off rate. This average annual charge off rate contains loss content over a historical lookback period and is used as a foundation for estimating the ACL on loans for the remaining outstanding balances of loans by segment at the balance sheet date. The average annual charge off rate is applied to the contractual term, further adjusted for estimated prepayments, to determine the unadjusted historical charge off rate. The calculation of the unadjusted historical charge off rate is then adjusted for current conditions and for reasonable and supportable forecast periods through qualitative factors prior to being applied to the current balance of the loan segments. Accrued interest receivable on loans available for sale is excluded from the estimate of credit losses.

Forecast adjustments to the historical loss rate are based on a forecast of the U.S. national unemployment rate, a forecast of the difference between the 10-year and 3-month treasury rates, and the most recent available BBB rated corporate bond spreads to U.S. Treasury securities, or BBB Spread. The forecast overlay adjustment for the reasonable and supportable forecast assumes an immediate reversion after a one-year forecast period to historical loss rates for the remaining life of the respective loan segment.

Qualitative factors are used to cover losses that are expected but, in the Company’s assessment, may not be adequately represented in the quantitative analysis or the forecasts described above. These qualitative factors serve to compensate for additional areas of uncertainty inherent in the portfolio that are not reflected in the historic loss factors. Each qualitative loss factor, for each loan segment within the portfolio, incorporates consideration for a minimum to maximum range for loss factors. These qualitative factor adjustments may increase or decrease the Company’s estimate of expected credit losses and are applied to each loan segment. The qualitative factors applied to each loan segment include changes in lending policies and procedures, general economic and business conditions, the nature, volume and

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terms of loans, the experience, depth and ability of lending staff, the quality of the loan review function, the value of underlying collateral, competition, legal and regulatory factors, the volume and severity of watchlist and past due loans, and the level of concentrations.

Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. Loans evaluated individually are not included in the pooled evaluations and typically represent collateral dependent loans but may also include other nonperforming loans or modifications. The Company has elected to use the practical expedient to measure individually evaluated loans as collateral dependent when repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. The credit loss is measured as the difference between the amortized cost basis of the loan and the fair value of the underlying collateral. The fair value of the collateral is adjusted for the estimated cost to sell if repayment or satisfaction of a loan is dependent on the sale of the collateral.

Management may also adjust its assumptions to account for differences between expected and actual losses from period to period. The variability of management’s assumptions could alter the ACL on loans materially and impact future results of operations and financial condition. The loss estimation models and methods used to determine the allowance for credit losses are continually refined and enhanced.

Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures

The Company maintains a separate ACL on off-balance sheet credit exposures, including unfunded loan commitments, financial guarantees, and letters of credit, which is included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet, unless the obligation is unconditionally cancellable. The ACL on off-balance sheet credit exposures is adjusted as a provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and an estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over the estimated life of such commitments. The allowance is calculated using the same aggregate reserve rates calculated for the funded portion of the loan segment and applied to the amount of commitments expected to fund.

Impact of Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13 “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses of Financial Instruments,” as amended, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is commonly referred to as the current expected credit loss, or CECL, methodology. The measurement of expected credit losses under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loan receivables and held-to maturity debt securities. It also applies to off-balance sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees, and other similar instruments). In addition, CECL made changes to the accounting for available-for-sale debt securities. One such change is to require credit losses to be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down on available for sale debt securities if management does intend to sell or believes that it is more likely than not they will be required to sell.

The Company adopted CECL using the modified retrospective method for all financial assets measured at amortized cost and off-balance sheet credit exposures. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2023 are presented under CECL while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. The Company recorded a net decrease to retained earnings of $3.9 million as of January 1, 2023 for the cumulative effect of adopting CECL. The transition adjustment included a $650,000 impact due to the increase in ACL related to loans, a $4.8 million impact due the establishment of the allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures, and a $1.6 million impact on deferred taxes.

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The following table presents the impact of adopting CECL:

January 1, 2023

Impact of

As Reported

(dollars in thousands)

    

Pre-CECL Adoption

    

CECL Adoption

    

Under CECL

Assets:

Loans

Commercial

$

6,500

$

(1,157)

$

5,343

Paycheck Protection Program

1

(1)

Construction and Land Development

3,911

(1,070)

2,841

1-4 Family Construction

845

(235)

610

Real Estate Mortgage:

1-4 Family Mortgage

4,325

(1,778)

2,547

Multifamily

17,459

3,318

20,777

CRE Owner Occupied

1,965

(943)

1,022

CRE Nonowner Occupied

12,576

2,869

15,445

Consumer and Other

151

(90)

61

Unallocated

263

(263)

Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans

$

47,996

$

650

$

48,646

Liabilities:

Allowance for Credit Losses on Off-balance Sheet Credit Exposures

$

360

$

4,850

$

5,210

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures. This ASU updates guidance in Topic 326 to eliminate the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings, or TDRs, by creditors in Subtopic 310-40, Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancing and restructuring activities by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. Additionally, the amendments to ASC 326 require that an entity disclose current period gross write offs by year of origination within the vintage disclosures, which requires that an entity disclose the amortized cost basis of financing receivables by credit quality indicator and class of financing receivables by year of origination. The Company adopted this standard during the first quarter of 2023 and the adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

In March 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2023-01, Leases (Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements. The FASB issued guidance clarifies the accounting for leasehold improvements associated with common control leases, by requiring that leasehold improvements associated with common control leases be amortized by the lessee over the useful life of the leasehold improvements to the common control group (regardless of the lease term) as long as the lessee controls the use of the underlying asset through a lease. Additionally, leasehold improvements associated with common control leases should be accounted for as a transfer between entities under common control through an adjustment to equity if, and when, the lessee no longer controls the use of the underlying asset. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2023 and are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-02, Investments Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method. These amendments allow reporting entities to elect to account for qualifying tax equity investments using the proportional amortization method, regardless of the program giving rise to the related income tax credits. This guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years including interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2023. Early adoption is permitted in any interim period. The Company is assessing ASU 2023-02 and its impact on its accounting and disclosures.

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Subsequent Events

Subsequent events have been evaluated through August 3, 2023, which is the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.

Note 2: Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares adjusted for the dilutive effect of stock compensation. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units of approximately 1,034,600 and 896,300 shares, respectively, were excluded from the calculation because they were deemed to be anti-dilutive. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units of approximately 332,200 and 300,500 shares, respectively, were excluded from the calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

The following table presents the numerators and denominators for basic and diluted earnings per share computations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

    

2023

    

2022

    

2023

    

2022

Net Income Available to Common Shareholders

$

8,802

$

11,868

$

19,431

$

23,117

Weighted Average Common Stock Outstanding:

Weighted Average Common Stock Outstanding (Basic)

27,886,425

27,839,260

27,807,100

27,980,749

Dilutive Effect of Stock Compensation

312,314

964,582

543,605

1,011,031

Weighted Average Common Stock Outstanding (Dilutive)

28,198,739

28,803,842

28,350,705

28,991,780

Basic Earnings per Common Share

$

0.32

$

0.43

$

0.70

$

0.83

Diluted Earnings per Common Share

0.31

0.41

0.69

0.80

Note 3: Securities

The following tables present the amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities with gross unrealized gains and losses at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

June 30, 2023

Gross

Gross

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

(dollars in thousands)

    

Cost

    

Gains

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

Securities Available for Sale:

U.S. Treasury Securities

$

2,273

$

$

(24)

$

2,249

Municipal Bonds

148,771

 

 

(21,410)

127,361

Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

237,397

 

1,788

 

(18,259)

 

220,926

Corporate Securities

 

127,570

40

(14,264)

 

113,346

SBA Securities

 

21,477

325

(116)

21,686

Asset-Backed Securities

52,796

281

(425)

52,652

Total Securities Available for Sale

$

590,284

$

2,434

$

(54,498)

$

538,220

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December 31, 2022

Gross

Gross

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

(dollars in thousands)

    

Cost

    

Gains

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

Securities Available for Sale:

U.S. Treasury Securities

$

2,621

$

$

(41)

$

2,580

Municipal Bonds

156,506

62

(25,214)

131,354

Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

252,919

 

2,465

 

(17,600)

 

237,784

Corporate Securities

 

116,871

45

(7,089)

 

109,827

SBA Securities

 

20,957

79

(159)

 

20,877

Asset-Backed Securities

46,623

188

(620)

46,191

Total Securities Available for Sale

$

596,497

$

2,839

$

(50,723)

$

548,613

Securities with a carrying value of $236.2 million at June 30, 2023 were pledged to secure borrowing capacity. The securities portfolio was unencumbered at December 31, 2022.

The following tables present the fair value and gross unrealized losses of securities with unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

Less Than 12 Months

12 Months or Greater

Total

Number of

Unrealized

Unrealized

Unrealized

(dollars in thousands, except number of holdings)

    

Holdings

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

June 30, 2023

U.S. Treasury Securities

6

$

882

$

(4)

$

1,368

$

(20)

$

2,250

$

(24)

Municipal Bonds

216

24,069

(1,009)

102,012

(20,401)

126,081

(21,410)

Mortgage-Backed Securities

133

70,485

(2,212)

112,979

(16,047)

 

183,464

 

(18,259)

Corporate Securities

109

54,225

(4,948)

57,781

(9,316)

 

112,006

 

(14,264)

SBA Securities

46

2,308

(5)

7,560

(111)

 

9,868

 

(116)

Asset-Backed Securities

19

17,881

(152)

13,491

(273)

31,372

(425)

Total Securities Available for Sale

529

$

169,850

$

(8,330)

$

295,191

$

(46,168)

$

465,041

$

(54,498)

Less Than 12 Months

12 Months or Greater

Total

Number of

Unrealized

Unrealized

Unrealized

(dollars in thousands, except number of holdings)

    

Holdings

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

December 31, 2022

U.S. Treasury Securities

6

$

2,330

$

(41)

$

$

$

2,330

$

(41)

Municipal Bonds

225

59,912

(5,321)

69,424

(19,893)

129,336

(25,214)

Mortgage-Backed Securities

130

 

123,224

(5,427)

62,882

(12,173)

 

186,106

 

(17,600)

Corporate Securities

100

 

88,486

(5,121)

17,054

(1,968)

 

105,540

 

(7,089)

SBA Securities

49

 

2,498

(6)

9,750

(153)

 

12,248

 

(159)

Asset-Backed Securities

20

21,919

(396)

6,186

(224)

28,105

(620)

Total Securities Available for Sale

530

$

298,369

$

(16,312)

$

165,296

$

(34,411)

$

463,665

$

(50,723)

Beginning January 1, 2023, the Company evaluates all securities quarterly to determine if any securities in a loss position require an allowance for credit losses on securities in accordance with ASC 326 - Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.

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At June 30, 2023, 529 debt securities had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of approximately 10.5% from the Company’s amortized cost basis. These unrealized losses have not been recognized into income because management does not intend to sell these securities, and it is not more likely than not it will be required to sell the securities before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Furthermore, the unrealized losses are due to changes in interest rates and other market conditions and were not reflective of credit events. To make this determination, consideration is given to such factors as the credit rating of the issuer, level of credit enhancement, changes in credit ratings, market conditions such as current interest rates, any adverse conditions specific to the security, and delinquency status on contractual payments. As of June 30, 2023, there was no allowance for credit losses carried on the Company’s securities portfolio.

Accrued interest receivable on securities, which is recorded within accrued interest on the balance sheet, totaled $3.9 million at June 30, 2023 and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses.

At December 31, 2022, 530 debt securities had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of approximately 9.9% from the Company’s amortized cost basis. For periods prior to the adoption of ASC 326, management conducted a quarterly review and evaluation of its securities for other than temporary impairment. In analyzing whether unrealized losses on debt securities were other than temporary, management considered the length of time and the extent to which the fair value was less than amortized cost, whether the securities are issued by a government body or agency, whether a rating agency has downgraded the securities, industry analysts’ reports, the financial condition and performance of the issuer, the quality of any underlying assets or credit enhancements, and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for a recovery in fair value. No declines were deemed to be other than temporary as of December 31, 2022.

The following table presents a summary of amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities by the lesser of expected call date or contractual maturity as of June 30, 2023. Call date is used when a call of the debt security is expected, as determined by the Company when the security has a market value above its amortized cost. Contractual maturities will differ from expected maturities for mortgage-backed, SBA securities and asset-backed securities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations without penalties.

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amortized Cost

    

Fair Value

June 30, 2023

Due in One Year or Less

$

4,596

$

4,557

Due After One Year Through Five Years

 

37,163

 

34,943

Due After Five Years Through 10 Years

 

170,689

 

150,224

Due After 10 Years

 

66,166

 

53,232

Subtotal

 

278,614

 

242,956

Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

237,397

 

220,926

SBA Securities

 

21,477

 

21,686

Asset-Backed Securities

52,796

52,652

Totals

$

590,284

$

538,220

The following table presents a summary of the proceeds from sales of securities available for sale, as well as gross gains and losses, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

    

2023

    

2022

Proceeds From Sales of Securities

$

7,017

$

25,066

$

26,976

$

25,066

Gross Gains on Sales

 

50

 

234

 

247

 

234

Gross Losses on Sales

 

 

(182)

 

(253)

 

(182)

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Note 4: Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses

The following table presents the components of the loan portfolio at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

June 30, 

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

Commercial

$

459,184

$

435,344

Paycheck Protection Program

877

1,049

Construction and Land Development

 

351,069

 

295,554

1-4 Family Construction

69,648

70,242

Real Estate Mortgage:

 

 

1-4 Family Mortgage

 

400,708

 

355,474

Multifamily

 

1,314,524

 

1,306,738

CRE Owner Occupied

159,088

149,905

CRE Nonowner Occupied

971,532

947,008

Total Real Estate Mortgage Loans

2,845,852

2,759,125

Consumer and Other

9,581

8,132

Total Loans, Gross

 

3,736,211

 

3,569,446

Allowance for Credit Losses

 

(50,701)

 

(47,996)

Net Deferred Loan Fees

 

(7,718)

 

(9,293)

Total Loans, Net

$

3,677,792

$

3,512,157

The following tables present the aging in past due loans and nonaccrual status, with and without an ACL, by loan segment as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

Accruing Interest

30-89 Days

90 Days or

Nonaccrual

Nonaccrual

(dollars in thousands)

    

Current

    

Past Due

    

More Past Due

    

with ACL

    

without ACL

    

Total

June 30, 2023

Commercial

$

459,108

$

$

$

76

$

$

459,184

Paycheck Protection Program

877

877

Construction and Land Development

 

350,977

92

 

351,069

1-4 Family Construction

69,648

69,648

Real Estate Mortgage:

 

 

1-4 Family Mortgage

 

400,708

 

400,708

Multifamily

 

1,314,524

 

1,314,524

CRE Owner Occupied

 

158,594

494

 

159,088

CRE Nonowner Occupied

 

971,532

 

971,532

Consumer and Other

 

9,581

 

9,581

Totals

$

3,735,549

$

$

$

76

$

586

$

3,736,211

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Accruing Interest

30-89 Days

90 Days or

Nonaccrual

Nonaccrual

(dollars in thousands)

    

Current

    

Past Due

    

More Past Due

    

with ACL

    

without ACL

    

Total

December 31, 2022

Commercial

$

435,274

$

70

$

$

$

$

435,344

Paycheck Protection Program

1,049

1,049

Construction and Land Development

 

295,448

106

295,554

1-4 Family Construction

70,242

70,242

Real Estate Mortgage:

 

HELOC and 1-4 Family Junior Mortgage

 

36,875

36,875

1st REM - 1-4 Family

 

50,945

50,945

LOCs and 2nd REM - Rentals

 

27,985

27,985

1st REM - Rentals

 

239,553

116

239,669

Multifamily

 

1,306,738

1,306,738

CRE Owner Occupied

 

149,372

533

149,905

CRE Nonowner Occupied

 

947,008

947,008

Consumer and Other

 

8,132

8,132

Totals

$

3,568,621

$

186

$

$

$

639

$

3,569,446

The Company aggregates loans into credit quality indicators based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt by using internal reviews in which management monitors and analyzes the financial condition of borrowers and guarantors, trends in the industries in which the borrowers operate, and the fair values of collateral securing the loans. The Company analyzes all loans individually to assign a risk rating, grouped into five major categories defined as follows:

Pass: A pass loan is a credit with no known or existing potential weaknesses deserving of management’s close attention.

Watch: Loans classified as watch have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, this potential weakness may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the Company’s credit position at some future date. Watch loans are not adversely classified and do not expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.

Substandard: Loans classified as substandard are not adequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans classified as substandard have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the repayment of the debt. Well defined weaknesses include a borrower’s lack of marketability, inadequate cash flow or collateral support, failure to complete construction on time, or the failure to fulfill economic expectations. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or repayment in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loss: Loans classified as loss are considered uncollectible and charged-off immediately.

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The following table presents loan balances classified by credit quality indicators by year of origination as of June 30, 2023:

June 30, 2023

(dollars in thousands)

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

Prior

Revolving

Total

Commercial

Pass

$

22,844

$

137,617

$

57,085

$

29,409

$

19,509

$

6,176

$

165,593

$

438,233

Watch

27

627

41

5

1,864

2,213

4,777

Substandard

76

11,525

13

79

4,481

16,174

Total Commercial

22,947

149,769

57,139

29,409

19,514

8,119

172,287

459,184

Current Period Gross Write-offs

Paycheck Protection Program

Pass

877

877

Total Paycheck Protection Program

877

877

Current Period Gross Write-offs

Construction and Land Development

Pass

33,825

215,316

82,209

5,153

96

12,670

349,269

Watch

1,708

1,708

Substandard

92

92

Total Construction and Land Development

35,533

215,408

82,209

5,153

96

12,670

351,069

Current Period Gross Write-offs

1-4 Family Construction

Pass

30,980

16,140

942

331

21,255

69,648

Total 1-4 Family Construction

30,980

16,140

942

331

21,255

69,648

Current Period Gross Write-offs

Real Estate Mortgage:

1-4 Family Mortgage

Pass

42,641

119,068

91,113

57,846

19,569

7,664

61,869

399,770

Watch

670

670

Substandard

268

268

Total 1-4 Family Mortgage

42,641

119,068

91,113

58,114

19,569

8,334

61,869

400,708

Current Period Gross Write-offs

Multifamily

Pass

97,776

391,007

455,044

266,810

42,635

49,126

8,884

1,311,282

Watch

3,242

3,242

Total Multifamily

97,776

391,007

458,286

266,810

42,635

49,126

8,884

1,314,524

Current Period Gross Write-offs

CRE Owner Occupied

Pass

27,446

50,665

41,675

21,028

5,242

10,586

869

157,511

Substandard

204

494

879

1,577

Total CRE Owner Occupied

27,650

50,665

42,169

21,028

5,242

11,465

869

159,088

Current Period Gross Write-offs

CRE Nonowner Occupied

Pass

101,088

314,651

274,761

93,790

79,301

69,196

6,217

939,004

Watch

712

12,178

3,928

16,818

Substandard

9,872

2,528

3,310

15,710

Total CRE Nonowner Occupied

111,672

329,357

278,689

93,790

82,611

69,196

6,217

971,532

Current Period Gross Write-offs

Total Real Estate Mortgage Loans

279,739

890,097

870,257

439,742

150,057

138,121

77,839

2,845,852

Consumer and Other

Pass

2,733

353

12

1,544

15

4,924

9,581

Total Consumer and Other

2,733

353

12

1,544

15

4,924

9,581

Current Period Gross Write-offs

1

6

7

Total Period Gross Write-offs

1

6

7

Total Loans

$

371,932

$

1,271,767

$

1,011,436

$

476,179

$

169,586

$

146,336

$

288,975

$

3,736,211

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The following table presents the risk category of loans by loan segment as of December 31, 2022:

December 31, 2022

(dollars in thousands)

    

Pass

    

Watch

    

Substandard

    

Total

Commercial

$

406,192

$

9,477

$

19,675

$

435,344

Paycheck Protection Program

1,049

1,049

Construction and Land Development

 

294,736

712

106

 

295,554

1-4 Family Construction

70,242

70,242

Real Estate Mortgage:

 

 

HELOC and 1-4 Family Junior Mortgage

 

36,875

 

36,875

1st REM - 1-4 Family

 

50,271

674

 

50,945

LOCs and 2nd REM - Rentals

 

27,978

7

 

27,985

1st REM - Rentals

 

239,277

392

 

239,669

Multifamily

 

1,303,468

3,270

 

1,306,738

CRE Owner Occupied

 

148,268

1,637

 

149,905

CRE Nonowner Occupied

922,657

18,112

6,239

947,008

Consumer and Other

 

8,132

 

8,132

Totals

$

3,509,145

$

32,252

$

28,049

$

3,569,446

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for credit losses, by segment, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted CECL, which added $650,000 to the total ACL. Under CECL, the Company recorded a $550,000 and $2.1 million provision for credit losses on loans during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a $3.0 million and $4.7 million provision for loan losses in the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, under the incurred loss method.

Paycheck

Construction

CRE

CRE

Protection

and Land

1-4 Family

1--4 Family

Owner

Non-owner

Consumer

(dollars in thousands)

    

Commercial

    

Program

    

Development

    

Construction

    

Mortgage

    

Multifamily

    

Occupied

    

Occupied

    

and Other

    

Unallocated

    

Total

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023

Allowance for Credit Losses:

Beginning Balance

$

5,566

$

$

3,169

806

$

2,717

$

20,989

$

1,083

$

15,744

$

74

$

$

50,148

Provision for Credit Losses

(129)

307

(152)

118

175

3

232

(4)

 

550

Loans Charged-off

(3)

 

(3)

Recoveries of Loans

2

1

3

 

6

Total Ending Allowance Balance

$

5,439

$

$

3,476

$

654

$

2,836

$

21,164

$

1,086

$

15,976

$

70

$

$

50,701

Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

Allowance for Credit Losses:

Beginning Balance, Prior to Adoption of CECL

$

6,500

$

1

$

3,911

845

$

4,325

$

17,459

$

1,965

$

12,576

$

151

$

263

$

47,996

Impact of Adopting CECL

(1,157)

(1)

(1,070)

(235)

(1,778)

3,318

(943)

2,869

(90)

(263)

650

Provision for Credit Losses

91

635

44

287

387

64

531

11

 

2,050

Loans Charged-off

(7)

 

(7)

Recoveries of Loans

5

2

5

 

12

Total Ending Allowance Balance

$

5,439

$

$

3,476

$

654

$

2,836

$

21,164

$

1,086

$

15,976

$

70

$

$

50,701

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The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, prepared using the previous GAAP incurred loss method prior to the adoption of CECL:

Paycheck

Construction

CRE

CRE

Protection

and Land

1-4 Family

1--4 Family

Owner

Non-owner

Consumer

(dollars in thousands)

    

Commercial

    

Program

    

Development

    

Construction

    

Mortgage

    

Multifamily

    

Occupied

    

Occupied

    

and Other

    

Unallocated

    

Total

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

Allowance for Loan Losses:

Beginning Balance

$

5,638

$

6

$

3,707

612

$

3,885

$

14,083

$

1,595

$

11,663

$

177

$

326

$

41,692

Provision for Loan Losses

 

648

(4)

427

26

319

894

325

572

(26)

(156)

 

3,025

Loans Charged-off

 

(13)

(1)

 

(14)

Recoveries of Loans

 

2

2

4

 

8

Total Ending Allowance Balance

$

6,275

$

2

$

4,134

$

638

$

4,206

$

14,977

$

1,920

$

12,235

$

154

$

170

$

44,711

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

Allowance for Loan Losses:

Beginning Balance

$

6,256

$

13

$

3,139

618

$

3,757

$

12,610

$

1,495

$

11,335

$

147

$

650

$

40,020

Provision for Loan Losses

 

28

(11)

995

20

444

2,367

425

900

12

(480)

 

4,700

Loans Charged-off

 

(13)

(16)

 

(29)

Recoveries of Loans

 

4

5

11

 

20

Total Ending Allowance Balance

$

6,275

$

2

$

4,134

$

638

$

4,206

$

14,977

$

1,920

$

12,235

$

154

$

170

$

44,711

The following tables present the balance in the allowance for credit losses and the recorded investment in loans, by segment, based on impairment method as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

Paycheck

Construction

CRE

CRE

Protection

and Land

1-4 Family

1--4 Family

Owner

Non-owner

Consumer

(dollars in thousands)

    

Commercial

    

Program

    

Development

    

Construction

    

Mortgage

    

Multifamily

    

Occupied

    

Occupied

    

and Other

    

Unallocated

    

Total

ACL at June 30, 2023

Individually Evaluated for Impairment

$

75

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

75

Collectively Evaluated for Impairment

5,364

3,476

654

2,836

21,164

1,086

15,976

70

 

50,626

Totals

$

5,439

$

$

3,476

$

654

$

2,836

$

21,164

$

1,086

$

15,976

$

70

$

$

50,701

ALL at December 31, 2022

Individually Evaluated for Impairment

$

71

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

71

Collectively Evaluated for Impairment

 

6,429

1

3,911

845

4,325

17,459

1,965

12,576

151

263

 

47,925

Totals

$

6,500

$

1

$

3,911

$

845

$

4,325

$

17,459

$

1,965

$

12,576

$

151

$

263

$

47,996

Paycheck

Construction

CRE

CRE

Protection

and Land

1-4 Family

1--4 Family

Owner

Non-owner

Consumer

(dollars in thousands)

    

Commercial

    

Program

    

Development

    

Construction

    

Mortgage

    

Multifamily

    

Occupied

    

Occupied

    

and Other

    

Total

Loans at June 30, 2023

Individually Evaluated for Impairment

$

16,174

$

$

92

$

$

268

$

$

1,577

$

15,710

$

$

33,821

Collectively Evaluated for Impairment

 

443,010

877

350,977

69,648

400,440

1,314,524

157,511

955,822

9,581

 

3,702,390

Totals

$

459,184

$

877

$

351,069

$

69,648

$

400,708

$

1,314,524

$

159,088

$

971,532

$

9,581

$

3,736,211

Loans at December 31, 2022

Individually Evaluated for Impairment

$

19,675

$

$

106

$

$

392

$

$

1,637

$

6,239

$

$

28,049

Collectively Evaluated for Impairment

 

415,669

1,049

295,448

70,242

355,082

1,306,738

148,268

940,769

8,132

 

3,541,397

Totals

$

435,344

$

1,049

$

295,554

$

70,242

$

355,474

$

1,306,738

$

149,905

$

947,008

$

8,132

$

3,569,446

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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans by the primary collateral type, which are individually evaluated to determine expected credit losses, and the related ACL allocated to these loans as of June 30, 2023:

Primary Type of Collateral

Business

ACL

(dollars in thousands)

    

Real Estate

    

Assets

    

Other

    

Total

    

Allocation

June 30, 2023

Commercial

$

$

5,801

$

10,373

$

16,174

$

75

Construction and Land Development

 

92

92

Real Estate Mortgage:

 

1-4 Family Mortgage

 

268

268

CRE Owner Occupied

 

1,577

1,577

CRE Nonowner Occupied

 

15,710

15,710

Totals

$

17,647

$

5,801

$

10,373

$

33,821

$

75

Accrued interest receivable on loans, which is recorded within accrued interest on the balance sheet, totaled $10.0 million at June 30, 2023, and was excluded from the estimate of credit losses.

Effective January 1, 2023, the Company adopted the provision of ASU 2022-02, which eliminated the accounting for TDRs, while expanding loan modification and vintage disclosure requirements. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, there were no loan modifications. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company modified one CRE nonowner occupied loan, with an outstanding balance of $9.8 million, for a borrower experiencing financial difficulty by granting a 12-month extension at a below market rate. There was no forgiveness of principal and this loan was current with its modified terms as of June 30, 2023.

Prior to the adoption of ASU 2022-02, at December 31, 2022, there were two loans classified as TDRs with total aggregate outstanding balances of $188,000.

Pre-ASC 326 Adoption Impaired Loan Disclosures

The following table presents information regarding total carrying amounts and total unpaid principal balances of impaired loans by loan segment as of December 31, 2022:

December 31, 2022

Recorded

Principal

Related

(dollars in thousands)

    

Investment

    

Balance

    

Allowance

Loans With No Related Allowance for Loan Losses:

 

Commercial

$

19,508

$

19,508

$

Construction and Land Development

106

713

Real Estate Mortgage:

 

 

 

1-4 Family Mortgage

 

392

392

 

CRE Owner Occupied

 

1,637

 

1,726

 

CRE Nonowner Occupied

6,239

6,239

Totals

 

27,882

 

28,578

 

Loans With An Allowance for Loan Losses:

 

  

 

  

Commercial

 

167

167

71

Totals

 

167

 

167

 

71

Grand Totals

$

28,049

$

28,745

$

71

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The following table presents information regarding the average balances and interest income recognized on impaired loans by loan segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2022

June 30, 2022

Average

Interest

Average

Interest

(dollars in thousands)

Investment

    

Recognized

Investment

    

Recognized

Loans With No Related Allowance for Loan Losses:

Commercial

$

11,156

$

154

$

12,074

$

331

Construction and Land Development

120

123

Real Estate Mortgage:

1st REM - 1-4 Family

286

4

288

7

CRE Owner Occupied

1,765

16

1,768

33

CRE Nonowner Occupied

2,970

38

2,987

75

Totals

 

16,297

 

212

 

17,240

 

446

Loans With An Allowance for Loan Losses:

 

  

 

 

  

 

Commercial

85

86

1

Real Estate Mortgage:

CRE Nonowner Occupied

12,136

123

12,136

244

Totals

 

12,221

 

123

 

12,222

 

245

Grand Totals

$

28,518

$

335

$

29,462

$

691

Note 5: Deposits

The following table presents the composition of deposits at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

June 30, 

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

Transaction Deposits

$

1,470,705

$

1,336,264

Savings and Money Market Deposits

 

860,613

 

1,031,873

Time Deposits

 

271,783

 

272,253

Brokered Deposits

 

974,831

 

776,153

Totals

$

3,577,932

$

3,416,543




Brokered deposits are comprised of brokered transaction and money market accounts of $163.3 million and $184.3 million as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

The following table presents the scheduled maturities of brokered and customer time deposits at June 30, 2023:

June 30, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2023

Less than 1 Year

$

428,409

1 to 2 Years

147,953

2 to 3 Years

362,979

3 to 4 Years

50,437

4 to 5 Years

76,781

Greater than 5 Years

16,730

Totals

$

1,083,289

The aggregate amount of time deposits greater than $250,000 was approximately $88.1 million and $92.3 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

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Note 6: Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company uses derivative financial instruments, which consist of interest rate swaps and interest rate caps, to assist in its interest rate risk management. The notional amount does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual agreements. Derivative financial instruments are reported at fair value in other assets or other liabilities. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship. For derivatives not designated as hedges, the gain or loss is recognized in current earnings.

Non-hedge Derivatives

The Company enters into interest rate swaps to facilitate client transactions and meet their financing needs. Upon entering into these instruments to meet client needs, the Company enters into offsetting positions with large U.S. financial institutions in order to minimize the risk to the Company. These swaps are derivatives, but are not designated as hedging instruments.

Interest rate swap contracts involve the risk of dealing with counterparties and their ability to meet contractual terms. When the fair value of a derivative instrument contract is positive, this generally indicates that the counterparty or client owes the Company, and results in credit risk to the Company. When the fair value of a derivative instrument contract is negative, the Company owes the client or counterparty and therefore, the Company has no credit risk.

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s interest rate swaps to facilitate customer transactions as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

June 30, 2023

December 31, 2022

Notional

Estimated

Notional

Estimated

(dollars in thousands)

Amount

Fair Value

Amount

Fair Value

Interest rate swap agreements:

Assets

$

64,661

$

8,075

$

65,315

$

8,240

Liabilities

 

64,661

 

(8,075)

 

65,315

 

(8,240)

Total

$

129,322

$

$

130,630

$

Cash Flow Hedging Derivatives

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the aggregate fair value of the derivative instrument is recorded in other assets or other liabilities with any gain or loss related to changes in fair value recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax. The gain or loss is reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged asset or liability affects earnings and is presented in the same income statement line item as the earnings effect of the hedged asset or liability. The Company utilizes cash flow hedges to manage interest rate exposure for the brokered deposit and wholesale borrowing portfolios. During the next 12 months, the Company estimates that $7.8 million will be reclassified to interest expense, as a reduction of the expense.

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

(dollars in thousands)

    

June 30, 2023

    

December 31, 2022

Notional Amount

$

183,000

$

163,000

Weighted Average Pay Rate

2.00

%

1.90

%

Weighted Average Receive Rate

5.04

%

3.47

%

Weighted Average Maturity (Years)

4.55

5.15

Net Unrealized Gain

$

8,749

$

9,175

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The Company purchases interest rate caps, designated as cash flow hedges, of certain deposit liabilities. The interest rate caps require receipt of variable amounts from the counterparties when interest rates rise above the strike price in the contracts. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the company recognized amortization expense on the interest rate caps of $198,000 and $395,000, respectively, which was recorded as a component of interest expense on brokered deposits and FHLB advances. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the company recognized amortization expense on the interest rate caps of $193,000 and $370,000, respectively, which was recorded as a component of interest expense on brokered deposits and FHLB advances.

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s interest rate caps designated as cash flow hedges as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

(dollars in thousands)

    

June 30, 2023

    

December 31, 2022

Notional Amount

$

125,000

$

125,000

Unamortized Premium Paid

5,476

5,872

Weighted Average Strike Rate

0.96

%

0.96

%

Weighted Average Maturity (Years)

6.85

7.35

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s interest rate contracts as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

June 30, 2023

December 31, 2022

Notional

Estimated

Notional

Estimated

(dollars in thousands)

Amount

Fair Value

Amount

Fair Value

Interest rate swap agreements:

Assets

$

125,000

$

10,055

$

125,000

$

10,477

Liabilities

58,000

(1,306)

38,000

(1,302)

Interest rate cap agreements:

Assets

125,000

19,455

125,000

19,406

The Company is party to collateral support agreements with certain derivative counterparties. These agreements require that the Company maintain collateral based on the fair values of derivative transactions. In the event of default by the Company, the counterparty would be entitled to the collateral. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company pledged no cash collateral for the Company’s derivative contracts. In addition, as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company's counterparties pledged cash collateral to the Company of $37.2 million and $36.4 million, respectively.

The following table summarizes gross and net information about derivative instruments that are eligible for offset in the balance sheet at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet

Net Amounts of

Gross Amounts

Gross Amounts

Assets (Liabilities)

of Recognized

Offset in the

Presented in the

Financial

Cash Collateral

Net Assets

(dollars in thousands)

Assets (Liabilities)

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet

Instruments

Received (Paid)

(Liabilities)

June 30, 2023

Assets

$

37,585

$

$

37,585

$

$

37,193

$

392

Liabilities

 

(9,381)

 

 

(9,381)

 

 

 

(9,381)

December 31, 2022

Assets

$

38,123

$

$

38,123

$

$

36,353

$

1,770

Liabilities

(9,542)

(9,542)

(9,542)

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The following table presents the effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on the consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

Three Months Ended June 30, 

Six Months Ended June 30, 

(dollars in thousands)

2023

2022

2023

2022

Derivatives in

Location of Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Loss

Cash Flow Hedging

Reclassified

Reclassified from

Reclassified from

Relationships

from AOCI into Income

AOCI into Earnings

AOCI into Earnings

Interest rate swaps

Interest expense

$

1,418

$

(65)

$

2,594

$

(312)

Interest rate caps

Interest expense

(97)

(194)

(207)

(370)

No amounts were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income related to hedge ineffectiveness for these derivatives during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and no amounts are expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income related to hedge ineffectiveness over the next twelve months.

Note 7: Federal Home Loan Bank Advances and Other Borrowings

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances. The Company has entered into an Advances, Pledge, and Security Agreement with the FHLB whereby specific mortgage loans of the Bank with aggregate principal balances of $1.33 billion and $1.20 billion at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, were pledged to the FHLB as collateral. FHLB advances are also secured with FHLB stock owned by the Company. Total remaining available capacity under the agreement was $400.8 million and $390.9 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

The following table presents FHLB advances, by maturity, at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

June 30, 2023

December 31, 2022

    

Weighted

    

    

Weighted

    

Average

Total

Average

Total

(dollars in thousands)

Rate

Outstanding

Rate

Outstanding

Less than 1 Year

4.99

%  

$

115,500

4.30

%  

$

83,000

1 to 2 Years

4.40

47,500

1.05

5,000

2 to 3 Years

4.21

40,000

1.22

5,000

3 to 4 Years

3.65

31,500

0.78

4,000

4 to 5 Years

4.01

27,500

Totals

$

262,000

$

97,000

Line of Credit. In 2021, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement and related revolving note with an unaffiliated financial institution that was secured by 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of the Bank. The note contains customary representations, warranties, and covenants, including certain financial covenants and capital ratio requirements. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company believes it was in compliance with all covenants.

On September 1, 2022, the Company entered into a second amendment to the agreement which increased the maximum principal amount of the Company’s revolving line of credit from $25.0 million to $40.0 million and extended the maturity date from February 28, 2023 to September 1, 2024. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was an outstanding balance of $13.8 million under the revolving line of credit.

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Note 8: Subordinated Debentures

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s subordinated debentures as of June 30, 2023:

Total Debt

Total Debt

Date

First

Maturity

Outstanding

Outstanding

Interest

Name

Established

Redemption Date

Date

June 30, 2023

December 31, 2022

Rate

Coupon Structure

(dollars in thousands)

2030 Notes

June 19, 2020

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2030

$

50,000

$

50,000

5.25

%

Fixed-to-Floating (1)

2031 Notes

July 8, 2021

July 15, 2026

July 15, 2031

30,000

30,000

3.25

%

Fixed-to-Floating (2)

Subordinated Debentures

80,000

80,000

Debt Issuance Costs

(904)

(1,095)

Subordinated Debentures, Net of Issuance Costs

$

79,096

$

78,905

(1)Migrates to three month term SOFR + 5.13% beginning July 1, 2025 until either the early redemption date or the maturity date.
(2)Migrates to three month term SOFR + 2.52% beginning July 15, 2026 until either the early redemption date or the maturity date.

Note 9: Commitments, Contingencies and Credit Risk

Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Credit Risk

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company’s exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual, or notional, amount of these commitments. The Company follows the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. Since some of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon and some of the commitments may not be drawn upon to the total extent of the commitment, the notional amount of these commitments does not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

The following table presents commitments outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

June 30, 

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

Unfunded Commitments Under Lines of Credit

$

644,077

$

848,734

Letters of Credit

 

126,012

 

115,769

Totals

$

770,089

$

964,503

The Company had outstanding letters of credit with the FHLB in total amounts of $68.2 million and $78.4 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, on behalf of customers and to secure public deposits.

The ACL for off-balance sheet credit exposures was $3.8 million at June 30, 2023 and is separately classified on the balance sheet within other liabilities. Prior to the adoption of CECL, the Company’s ACL for off-balance sheet credit exposures was not material. The following table presents the balance and activity in the allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

(dollars in thousands)

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

Allowance for Credit Losses:

Beginning Balance, Prior to Adoption of CECL

$

4,335

$

360

Impact of Adopting CECL

4,850

Provision (Credit) for Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures

(500)

(1,375)

Total Ending Balance

$

3,835

$

3,835

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Legal Contingencies

Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is a party, and no property of these entities is subject, to any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the Bank’s business. The Company does not know of any material proceeding contemplated by a governmental authority against the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

Note 10: Stock Options and Restricted Stock

In 2012, the Company adopted the Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. 2012 Combined Incentive and Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan (the “2012 Plan”) under which the Company was able to grant options to its directors, officers, and employees for up to 750,000 shares of common stock. Both incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options were granted under the 2012 Plan. The exercise price of each option equals the fair market value of the Company’s stock on the date of grant, and the maximum term of each outstanding option is ten years. All outstanding options have been granted with vesting periods of five years. The 2012 Plan expired in March 2022, and awards are no longer able to be granted under the 2012 Plan.

In 2017, the Company adopted the Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. 2017 Combined Incentive and Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan (the “2017 Plan”). Under the 2017 Plan, the Company may grant options to its directors, officers, employees and consultants for up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock. Both incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options may be granted under the 2017 Plan. The exercise price of each option equals the fair market value of the Company’s stock on the date of grant and the maximum term of each outstanding option is ten years. All outstanding options have been granted with vesting periods of four or five years. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were 48,700 and 44,700 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock reserved for future option grants under the 2017 Plan.

In 2019, the Company adopted the Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2019 EIP”). Under the 2019 EIP, the Company may grant incentive and nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards, restricted stock units, restricted stock and cash incentive awards. The Company may grant these awards to its directors, officers, employees and certain other service providers for up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock. The exercise price of each option equals the fair market value of the Company’s stock on the date of grant and the maximum term of each award is ten years. All outstanding awards have been granted with a vesting period of four years. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were 128,271 and 231,363 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock reserved for future grants under the 2019 EIP.

At the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") of the Company, which was held on April 25, 2023, the Company's shareholders approved the Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2023 EIP"), which the Company's board of directors adopted on February 28, 2023, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual Meeting. Under the 2023 EIP, the Company may grant incentive and nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards, restricted stock units, restricted stock and cash incentive awards. The Company may grant these awards to its directors, officers, employees and certain other service providers for up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock. The Company has not yet made any awards under the 2023 EIP.

Stock Options

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using a closed form option valuation (Black-Scholes) model. The following table presents a summary of the status of the Company’s outstanding stock options for the six months ended June 30, 2023:

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June 30, 2023

    

    

    

Weighted

Average

Shares

Exercise Price

Outstanding at Beginning of Year

 

1,913,444

$

9.35

Granted

 

 

Exercised

 

(199,000)

 

3.15

Forfeitures

 

(4,000)

 

7.47

Outstanding at Period End

 

1,710,444

$

10.08

Options Exercisable at Period End

 

1,386,194

$

8.73

For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized compensation expense for stock options of $185,000 and $312,000, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized compensation expense for stock options of $371,000 and $600,000, respectively.

The following table presents information pertaining to options outstanding at June 30, 2023:

Options Outstanding

Options Exercisable

Weighted Average

Number of

Weighted Average

Remaining Contractual

Number of

Weighted Average

Range of Exercise Prices

    

Options

    

Exercise Price

Life in Years

Options

    

Exercise Price

$

3.00 - 3.99

 

113,500

$

3.05

0.6

 

113,500

 

$

3.05

7.00 - 7.99

 

895,416

 

7.47

 

4.3

 

895,416

 

7.47

8.00 - 8.99

 

17,500

 

8.76

 

6.8

 

11,250

 

8.76

10.00 - 10.99

10,000

10.08

6.9

7,500

10.08

11.00 - 11.99

85,000

11.27

5.9

58,000

11.29

12.00 - 12.99

263,528

12.90

6.1

197,778

12.90

13.00 - 13.99

25,000

13.22

4.9

25,000

13.22

17.00 - 17.99

300,500

17.50

8.6

77,750

17.50

Totals

 

1,710,444

$

10.08

5.2

 

1,386,194

$

8.73

As of June 30, 2023, there was $1.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options granted under the 2012 Plan, 2017 Plan and 2019 EIP that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years.

The following table presents an analysis of nonvested options to purchase shares of the Company’s stock issued and outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2023:

    

    

    

Weighted

Number of

Average Grant

Shares

Date Fair Value

Nonvested Options at December 31, 2022

 

421,375

$

4.87

Granted

 

Vested

 

(97,125)

5.05

Forfeited

Nonvested Options at June 30, 2023

 

324,250

$

4.82

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Restricted Stock Awards

In 2019 and 2020, the Company granted restricted stock awards out of the 2019 EIP. These awards vest in equal annual installments on the first four anniversaries of the date of the grant. Nonvested restricted stock awards are classified as outstanding shares with forfeitable voting and dividend rights.

The following table presents an analysis of nonvested restricted stock awards outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2023:

    

    

    

Weighted

Number of

Average Grant

Shares

Date Fair Value

Nonvested Awards at December 31, 2022

 

38,762

$

12.50

Granted

 

Vested

 

(2,785)

10.32

Forfeited

(250)

12.92

Nonvested Awards at June 30, 2023

 

35,727

$

12.67

Compensation expense associated with the restricted stock awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period that the restrictions associated with the awards lapse based on the total cost of the award at the grant date. For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized compensation expense for restricted stock awards of $110,000 and $111,000, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized compensation expense for restricted stock awards of $221,000 and $222,000, respectively.

As of June 30, 2023, there was $209,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock awards granted under the 2019 EIP that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.5 years.

In addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued 22,872 shares of unrestricted common stock to non-employee directors, as a part of their compensation for their annual services on the Company’s board of directors. The aggregate value of the shares issued to non-employee directors of $236,000 was included in stock based compensation expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity.

Restricted Stock Units

In 2020, the Company began granting restricted stock units out of the 2019 EIP. Restricted stock units granted out of the 2019 EIP represent the right to receive one share of Company stock upon vesting and vest in equal annual installments on the first four anniversaries of the date of the grant. Nonvested restricted stock units have no voting or dividend rights and are not considered outstanding until vesting.

The following table presents an analysis of nonvested restricted stock units outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2023:

    

    

    

Weighted

Number of

Average Grant

Units

Date Fair Value

Nonvested Units at December 31, 2022

 

351,310

$

16.30

Granted

 

82,969

15.59

Vested

 

(2,225)

16.23

Forfeited

(2,499)

16.54

Nonvested Units at June 30, 2023

 

429,555

$

16.16

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Compensation expense associated with the restricted stock units is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period that the restrictions associated with the units lapse based on the total cost of the unit at the grant date. For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized compensation expense for restricted stock units of $556,000 and $345,000, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized compensation expense for the restricted stock of $1.1 million and $699,000, respectively.

As of June 30, 2023, there was $5.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock units granted under the 2019 EIP that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.8 years.

Note 11: Regulatory Capital

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank must also meet certain specific capital guidelines under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. The capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of common equity Tier 1 capital, Tier 1 capital and total capital to risk-weighted assets and of Tier 1 capital to average consolidated assets (referred to as the “leverage ratio”), as defined under the applicable regulatory capital rules.

The following tables present the capital amounts and ratios for the Company, on a consolidated basis, and the Bank as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

Minimum Required

For Capital Adequacy

To be Well Capitalized

For Capital Adequacy

Purposes Plus Capital

Under Prompt Corrective

Actual

Purposes

Conservation Buffer

Action Regulations

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

Amount

    

Ratio

June 30, 2023

Company (Consolidated):

Total Risk-based Capital

$

558,011

13.50

%  

$

330,738

8.00

%  

$

434,093

10.50

%  

N/A

N/A

Tier 1 Risk-based Capital

427,202

10.33

248,053

6.00

351,409

8.50

N/A

N/A

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital

360,688

8.72

186,040

4.50

289,395

7.00

N/A

N/A

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

427,202

9.47

180,506

4.00

180,506

4.00

N/A

N/A

Bank:

Total Risk-based Capital

$

533,123

12.91

%  

$

330,417

8.00

%  

$

433,673

10.50

%  

$

413,022

10.00

%

Tier 1 Risk-based Capital

481,459

11.66

247,813

6.00

351,069

8.50

330,417

8.00

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital

481,459

11.66

185,860

4.50

289,115

7.00

268,464

6.50

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

481,459

10.69

180,227

4.00

180,227

4.00

225,284

5.00

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Minimum Required

For Capital Adequacy

To be Well Capitalized

For Capital Adequacy

Purposes Plus Capital

Under Prompt Corrective

Actual

Purposes

Conservation Buffer

Action Regulations

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

Amount

    

Ratio

December 31, 2022

Company (Consolidated):

Total Risk-based Capital

$

536,352

13.15

%  

$

326,190

8.00

%  

$

428,125

10.50

%  

N/A

N/A

Tier 1 Risk-based Capital

409,092

10.03

244,643

6.00

346,577

8.50

N/A

N/A

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital

342,578

8.40

183,482

4.50

285,417

7.00

N/A

N/A

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

409,092

9.55

171,368

4.00

171,368

4.00

N/A

N/A

Bank:

Total Risk-based Capital

$

508,760

12.47

%  

$

326,288

8.00

%  

$

428,253

10.50

%  

$

407,860

10.00

%

Tier 1 Risk-based Capital

460,404

11.29

244,716

6.00

346,681

8.50

326,288

8.00

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital

460,404

11.29

183,537

4.50

285,502

7.00

265,109

6.50

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

460,404

10.76

171,113

4.00

171,113

4.00

213,891

5.00

The Company and the Bank must maintain a capital conservation buffer, as defined by regulatory guidelines, in order to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments, stock repurchases and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers.

Note 12: Fair Value Measurement

The Company categorizes its assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique used to determine fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). If the inputs used in the determination of the fair value measurement fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Assets and liabilities valued at fair value are categorized based on the inputs to the valuation techniques as follows:

Level 1 – Inputs that utilized quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access.

Level 2 – Inputs that include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments. Fair values for these instruments are estimated using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flows.

Level 3 – Inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability, which are typically based on an entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity.

Subsequent to initial recognition, the Company may re-measure the carrying value of assets and liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis to fair value. Adjustments to fair value usually result when certain assets are impaired. Such assets are written down from their carrying amounts to their fair value.

Professional standards allow entities the irrevocable option to elect to measure certain financial instruments and other items at fair value for the initial and subsequent measurement on an instrument-by-instrument basis. The Company adopted the policy to value certain financial instruments at fair value. The Company has not elected to measure any existing financial instruments at fair value; however, it may elect to measure newly acquired financial instruments at fair value in the future.

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Recurring Basis

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The following tables present the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

June 30, 2023

(dollars in thousands)

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

Fair Value of Financial Assets:

Securities Available for Sale:

U.S. Treasury Securities

$

2,249

$

$

$

2,249

Municipal Bonds

127,361

127,361

Mortgage-Backed Securities

220,926

220,926

Corporate Securities

113,346

113,346

SBA Securities

21,686

21,686

Asset-Backed Securities

52,652

52,652

Interest Rate Caps

19,455

19,455

Interest Rate Swaps

18,130

18,130

Total Fair Value of Financial Assets

$

2,249

$

573,556

$

$

575,805

Fair Value of Financial Liabilities:

Interest Rate Swaps

$

$

9,381

$

$

9,381

Total Fair Value of Financial Liabilities

$

$

9,381

$

$

9,381

December 31, 2022

(dollars in thousands)

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

Fair Value of Financial Assets:

Securities Available for Sale:

U.S. Treasury Securities

$

2,580

$

$

$

2,580

Municipal Bonds

131,354

131,354

Mortgage-Backed Securities

237,784

237,784

Corporate Securities

109,827

109,827

SBA Securities

20,877

20,877

Asset-Backed Securities

46,191

46,191

Interest Rate Caps

19,406

19,406

Interest Rate Swaps

18,717

18,717

Total Fair Value of Financial Assets

$

2,580

$

584,156

$

$

586,736

Fair Value of Financial Liabilities:

Interest Rate Swaps

$

$

9,542

$

$

9,542

Total Fair Value of Financial Liabilities

$

$

9,542

$

$

9,542

Investment Securities

When available, the Company uses quoted market prices to determine the fair value of investment securities; such items are classified in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

For the Company’s investments, when quoted prices are not available for identical securities in an active market, the Company determines fair value utilizing vendors who apply matrix pricing for similar bonds where no price is observable or may compile prices from various sources. These models are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including time value, yield curve, volatility factors, prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severity, current market, and contractual prices for the underlying financial instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially, all of these assumptions are observable in the marketplace and can be derived from observable data or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. Fair values from these models are verified, where possible, against quoted market prices for recent trading activity of assets with

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similar characteristics to the security being valued. Such methods are generally classified as Level 2. However, when prices from independent sources vary, or cannot be obtained or corroborated, a security is generally classified as Level 3.

Interest Rate Caps

The fair value of the caps is calculated by determining the total expected asset or liability exposure of the derivatives. Total expected exposure incorporates both the current and potential future exposure of the derivative, derived from using observable inputs, such as yield curves and volatilities, and accordingly are valued using Level 2 inputs.

Interest Rate Swaps

Interest rate swaps are traded in over-the-counter markets where quoted market prices are not readily available. For those interest rate swaps, fair value is determined using internally developed models of a third party that uses primarily market observable inputs, such as yield curves and option volatilities, and accordingly are valued using Level 2 inputs.

Nonrecurring Basis

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis; however, they are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as when there is evidence of impairment or a change in the amount of previously recognized impairment.

The following tables present net impairment losses related to nonrecurring fair value measurements of certain assets at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

June 30, 2023

(dollars in thousands)

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Loss

Individually Evaluated Loans

$

$

80

$

$

75

Totals

$

$

80

$

$

75

December 31, 2022

(dollars in thousands)

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Loss

Impaired Loans

$

$

96

$

$

71

Totals

$

$

96

$

$

71

Individually Evaluated Loans (Impaired Loans prior to January 1, 2023)

In accordance with the provisions of the individually evaluated loan guidance, credit loss is measured on loans when it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The Company has elected to use the practical expedient to measure individually evaluated loans as collateral dependent when repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. The credit loss is measured as the difference between the amortized cost basis of the loan and the fair value of the underlying collateral. The fair value of the collateral is adjusted for the estimated cost to sell if repayment or satisfaction of a loan is dependent on the sale of the collateral. Those individually evaluated loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceeds the recorded investments in such loans. Individually evaluated loans for which an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. Collateral values are estimated using Level 2 inputs based on customized discounting criteria.

Credit loss amounts on individually evaluated loans represent specific valuation allowance and write-downs during the period presented that were individually evaluated for impairment based on the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs, excluding impaired loans fully charged-off.

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Fair Value

Disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, for which it is practicable to estimate that value, is required whether or not recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value of cash flow or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimate of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instruments. Certain financial instruments with a fair value that is not practicable to estimate and all non-financial instruments are excluded from the disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not necessarily represent the underlying value of the Company.

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters that could affect the estimates. Fair value estimates are based on existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business. Deposits with no stated maturities are defined as having a fair value equivalent to the amount payable on demand. This prohibits adjusting fair value derived from retaining those deposits for an expected future period of time. This component, commonly referred to as a deposit base intangible, is neither considered in the above amounts nor is it recorded as an intangible asset on the balance sheet. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

The following tables present the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

June 30, 2023

Fair Value Hierarchy

Carrying

Estimated

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Fair Value

Financial Assets:

Cash and Due From Banks

$

177,101

$

177,101

$

$

$

177,101

Bank-Owned Certificates of Deposit

1,225

1,213

1,213

Securities Available for Sale

538,220

2,249

535,971

538,220

FHLB Stock, at Cost

21,557

21,557

21,557

Loans, Net

3,677,792

3,505,922

3,505,922

Accrued Interest Receivable

13,822

13,822

13,822

Interest Rate Caps

19,455

19,455

19,455

Interest Rate Swaps

18,130

18,130

18,130

Financial Liabilities:

Deposits

$

3,577,932

$

$

3,554,346

$

$

3,554,346

Federal Funds Purchased

195,000

195,000

195,000

Notes Payable

13,750

13,767

13,767

FHLB Advances

262,000

261,252

261,252

Subordinated Debentures

79,096

71,124

71,124

Accrued Interest Payable

2,974

2,974

2,974

Interest Rate Swaps

9,381

9,381

9,381

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December 31, 2022

Fair Value Hierarchy

Carrying

Estimated

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Fair Value

Financial Assets:

Cash and Due From Banks

$

87,043

$

87,043

$

$

$

87,043

Bank-Owned Certificates of Deposit

1,181

1,173

1,173

Securities Available for Sale

548,613

2,580

546,033

548,613

FHLB Stock, at Cost

19,606

19,606

19,606

Loans, Net

3,512,157

3,314,190

3,314,190

Accrued Interest Receivable

13,479

13,479

13,479

Interest Rate Caps

19,406

19,406

19,406

Interest Rate Swaps

18,717

18,717

18,717

Financial Liabilities:

Deposits

$

3,416,543

$

$

3,390,416

$

$

3,390,416

Federal Funds Purchased

287,000

287,000

287,000

Notes Payable

13,750

13,473

13,473

FHLB Advances

97,000

96,061

96,061

Subordinated Debentures

78,905

70,931

70,931

Accrued Interest Payable

2,831

2,831

2,831

Interest Rate Swaps

9,542

9,542

9,542

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company to estimate fair value of consolidated financial statements not previously discussed.

Cash and due from banks – The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates their fair value.

Bank-owned certificates of deposit – Fair values of bank-owned certificates of deposit are estimated using the discounted cash flow analysis based on current rates for similar types of deposits.

FHLB stock – The carrying amount of FHLB stock approximates its fair value.

Loans, net – Fair values for loans are estimated based on discounted cash flows, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers with similar credit quality.

Accrued interest receivable – The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value since it is short term in nature and does not present anticipated credit concerns.

Deposits – The fair values disclosed for demand deposits without stated maturities (interest and noninterest transaction, savings, and money market accounts) are equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (their carrying amounts). Fair values for the fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

Federal funds purchased – The carrying amount of federal funds purchased approximates the fair value.

FHLB advances – The fair values of the Company’s FHLB advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing agreements.

Subordinated debentures – The fair values of the Company’s subordinated debt are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis, based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rate for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

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Accrued interest payable – The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates its fair value since it is short term in nature.

Off-balance sheet instruments – Fair values of the Company’s off-balance sheet instruments (lending commitments and unused lines of credit) are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements, the counterparties’ credit standing and discounted cash flow analysis. The fair value of these off-balance sheet items approximates the recorded amounts of the related fees and was not material at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Limitations – The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between market participants, other than in a forced liquidation. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. Consequently, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.

Note 13: Subsequent Events

On July 26, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors announced a quarterly cash dividend of $36.72 per share ($0.3672 per depositary share) on its 5.875% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (“Series A Preferred Stock”), payable on September 1, 2023, to shareholders of record on the Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on August 15, 2023.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

General

The following discussion explains the Company’s financial condition and results of operations as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. Annualized results for this interim period may not be indicative of results for the full year or future periods. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes presented elsewhere in this report and the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, on March 7, 2023.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning plans, estimates, calculations, forecasts and projections with respect to the anticipated future performance of the Company. These statements are often, but not always, identified by words such as “may”, “might”, “should”, “could”, “predict”, “potential”, “believe”, “expect”, “continue”, “will”, “anticipate”, “seek”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “projection”, “would”, “annualized”, “target” and “outlook”, or the negative version of those words or other comparable words of a future or forward-looking nature. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:

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interest rate risk, including the effects of recent and anticipated rate increases by the Federal Reserve;
fluctuations in the values of the securities held in our securities portfolio, including as the result of changes in interest rates;
business and economic conditions generally and in the financial services industry, nationally and within our market area, including rising rates of inflation and possible recession;
loan concentrations in our loan portfolio;
the effects of recent developments and events in the financial services industry, including the large-scale deposit withdrawals over a short period of time at Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank that resulted in the failure of those institutions;
the overall health of the local and national real estate market;
the ability to successfully manage credit risk;
the ability to maintain an adequate level of allowance for credit losses;
new or revised accounting standards, including as a result of the implementation of the new CECL standard;
the concentration of large loans to certain borrowers;
the concentration of large deposits from certain clients, who have balances above current Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limits;
the ability to successfully manage liquidity risk, which may increase the dependence on non-core funding sources such as brokered deposits, and negatively impact our cost of funds;
the ability to raise additional capital to implement our business plan;
the ability to implement our growth strategy and manage costs effectively;
the composition of the Company’s senior leadership team and the ability to attract and retain key personnel;
talent and labor shortages and high rates of employee turnover;
the occurrence of fraudulent activity, breaches or failures of our information security controls or cybersecurity-related incidents, including as a result of sophisticated attacks using artificial intelligence and similar tools;
interruptions involving our information technology and telecommunications systems or third-party servicers;
competition in the financial services industry, including from nonbank competitors such as credit unions and “fintech” companies;
the effectiveness of the risk management fra­­mework;
the commencement and outcome of litigation and other legal proceedings and regulatory actions against us;
the impact of recent and future legislative and regulatory changes, in response to the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank;
risks related to climate change and the negative impact it may have on our customers and their businesses;
the imposition of tariffs or other governmental policies impacting the value of products produced by our commercial borrowers;
severe weather, natural disasters, wide spread disease or pandemics (including the COVID-19 pandemic), acts of war or terrorism, or other adverse external events including the Russian invasion of Ukraine;
potential impairment to the goodwill the Company recorded in connection with a past acquisition;
changes to U.S. or state tax laws, regulations and guidance, including the new 1% excise tax on stock buybacks by publicly traded companies;
success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing items; and

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any other risks described in the “Risk Factors” section of this report and in other reports filed by Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read together with the other cautionary statements included in this report. In addition, past results of operations are not necessarily indicative of future results. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this report is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Overview

The Company is a financial holding company headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The principal sources of funds for loans and investments are transaction, savings, time, and other deposits, and short-term and long-term borrowings. The Company’s principal sources of income are interest and fees collected on loans, interest and dividends earned on investment securities and service charges. The Company’s principal expenses are interest paid on deposit accounts and borrowings, employee compensation and other overhead expenses. The Company’s simple, efficient business model of providing responsive support and unconventional experiences to clients continues to be the underlying principle that drives the Company’s profitable growth.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared based on the application of certain accounting policies, the most significant of which are described in “Note 1 – Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the notes to the consolidated financial statements included as a part of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 7, 2023. Certain policies require numerous estimates and strategic or economic assumptions that may prove inaccurate or subject to variation and may significantly affect the reported results and financial position for the current period or in future periods. The use of estimates, assumptions, and judgments are necessary when financial assets and liabilities are required to be recorded or adjusted to reflect fair value. Assets carried at fair value inherently result in more financial statement volatility. Fair values and information used to record valuation adjustments for certain assets and liabilities are based on either quoted market prices or are provided by other independent third-party sources, when available. When such information is not available, management estimates valuation adjustments. Changes in underlying factors, assumptions or estimates in any of these areas could have a material impact on the future financial condition and results of operations. Management has discussed each critical accounting policy and the methodology for the identification and determination of critical accounting policies with the Company's Audit Committee.

The JOBS Act permits the Company an extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards affecting public companies. The Company has elected to take advantage of this extended transition period, which means that the financial statements included in this report, as well as any financial statements filed in the future, will not be subject to all new or revised accounting standards generally applicable to public companies for the transition period for so long as the Company remains an emerging growth company or until the Company affirmatively and irrevocably opts out of the extended transition period under the JOBS Act.

The following is a discussion of the critical accounting policies and significant estimates that require the Company to make complex and subjective judgements.

Allowance for Credit Losses

In accordance with ASC 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, the allowance for credit losses on loans is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. Loans are charged against the allowance for credit losses when management determines all or a portion of the loan balance is uncollectible. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance is increased (decreased) by provisions (or reversals of) reported in the income statement as a component of provisions

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for credit loss. Under the new guidance, the allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures is a liability account representing expected credit losses over the contractual period for which the Company is exposed to credit risk resulting from an off-balance sheet exposure.

The amount of each allowance account represents management's best estimate of current expected credit losses on such financial instruments using relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The allowance for credit losses for loans is measured on a collective basis for portfolios of loans when similar risk characteristics exist. Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated for expected credit losses on an individual basis and excluded from the collective evaluation. For determining the appropriate allowance for credit losses on a collective basis, the loan portfolio is segmented into pools based upon similar risk characteristics and a lifetime loss-rate model is utilized. Management qualitatively adjusts model results for reasonable and supportable forecasts and risk factors that are not considered within the modeling processes but are relevant in assessing the expected credit losses within the loan segment. These qualitative factor adjustments may increase or decrease management's estimate of expected credit losses by a calculated percentage or amount based upon the estimated level of risk. Due to the subjective nature of these estimates the various components of the calculation require significant management judgement and certain assumptions are highly subjective. Volatility in certain credit metrics and variations between expected and actual outcomes are likely.

Investment Securities Impairment

In accordance with ASC 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, available for sale securities in unrealized loss positions are evaluated for impairment related to credit losses. For any securities classified as available for sale that are in an unrealized loss position, the Company assesses whether or not it intends to sell the security, or if it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security, before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either criteria is met, the security's amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income with the establishment of an allowance. For securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Company evaluates whether any portion of the decline in fair value is the result of credit deterioration. In making this assessment, management considers the extent to which the amortized cost of the security exceeds its fair value, changes in credit ratings and any other known adverse conditions related to the specific security, among other factors. If the assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the amount by which the amortized cost basis of the security exceeds the present value of cash flows expected to be collected, limited by the amount by which the amortized cost exceeds fair value. Any impairment not recognized in the allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income.

The fair values of investment securities are generally determined by various pricing models. The Company evaluates the methodologies used to develop the resulting fair values. The Company performs an annual analysis on the pricing of investment securities to ensure that the prices represent reasonable estimates of fair value. The procedures include initial and ongoing reviews of pricing methodologies and trends. The Company seeks to ensure prices represent reasonable estimates of fair value through the use of broker quotes, current sales transactions from the portfolio and pricing techniques, which are based on the net present value of future expected cash flows discounted at a rate of return market participants would require. As a result of this analysis, if the Company determines there is a more appropriate fair value, the price is adjusted accordingly.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of a financial instrument is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the market in which the reporting entity transacts business. A framework has been established for measuring the fair value of financial instruments that considers the attributes specific to particular assets or liabilities and includes a three-level hierarchy for determining fair value based on the transparency of inputs to each valuation as of the measurement date. The Company estimates the fair value of financial instruments using a variety of valuation methods. When financial instruments are actively traded and have quoted market prices, quoted market prices are used for fair value and are classified as Level 1. When financial instruments, such as investment securities and derivatives, are not actively traded, the Company determines fair value based on various sources and may apply matrix pricing with observable prices for similar instruments where a price for the identical instrument is not observable. The fair values of these financial instruments, which are classified as Level 2,

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are determined by pricing models that consider observable market data such as interest rate volatilities, yield curve, credit spreads, prices from external market data providers and/or nonbinding broker-dealer quotations. When observable inputs do not exist, the Company estimates fair value based on available market data, and these values are classified as Level 3. Imprecision in estimating fair values can impact the carrying value of assets and liabilities and the amount of revenue or loss recorded.

Deferred Tax Asset

The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes as prescribed by GAAP. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. If currently available information indicates it is “more likely than not” that the deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance is established. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Accounting for deferred income taxes is a critical accounting estimate because the Company exercises significant judgment in evaluating the amount and timing of recognition of the resulting tax liabilities and assets. Management’s determination of the realization of deferred tax assets is based upon management’s judgment of various future events and uncertainties, including the timing and amount of future income, reversing temporary differences which may offset, and the implementation of various tax plans to maximize realization of the deferred tax asset. These judgments and estimates are inherently subjective and reviewed on a continual basis as regulatory and business factors change. Any reduction in estimated future taxable income may require the Company to record a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance would result in additional income tax expense in such period, which would negatively affect earnings.

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Operating Results Overview

The following table summarizes certain key financial results as of and for the periods indicated:

As of and for the Three Months Ended

June 30, 

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30, 

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

2023

2023

2022

2022

2022

Per Common Share Data

Basic Earnings Per Share

$

0.32

$

0.38

$

0.46

$

0.49

$

0.43

Diluted Earnings Per Share

0.31

0.37

0.45

0.47

0.41

Book Value Per Share

12.25

12.05

11.80

11.44

11.14

Tangible Book Value Per Share (1)

12.15

11.95

11.69

11.33

11.03

Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

27,886,425

27,726,894

27,558,983

27,520,117

27,839,260

Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

28,198,739

28,490,046

28,527,306

28,592,854

28,803,842

Shares Outstanding at Period End

27,973,995

27,845,244

27,751,950

27,587,978

27,677,372

Selected Performance Ratios

Return on Average Assets (Annualized)

0.88

%  

1.07

%  

1.28

%  

1.46

%  

1.38

%

Pre-Provision Net Revenue Return on Average Assets (Annualized) (1)

1.16

1.49

1.82

2.15

2.19

Return on Average Shareholders' Equity (Annualized)

9.69

11.70

14.06

14.99

13.55

Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (Annualized) (1)

10.48

12.90

15.86

17.03

15.26

Yield on Interest Earning Assets(2)

5.06

4.91

4.67

4.37

4.16

Yield on Total Loans, Gross(2)

5.19

5.06

4.87

4.59

4.45

Cost of Interest Bearing Liabilities

3.59

3.03

2.22

1.30

0.86

Cost of Funds

2.91

2.41

1.67

0.93

0.63

Cost of Total Deposits

2.66

2.01

1.31

0.73

0.46

Net Interest Margin (2)

2.40

2.72

3.16

3.53

3.58

Core Net Interest Margin (1)(2)

2.31

2.62

3.05

3.38

3.34

Efficiency Ratio (1)

52.7

46.2

43.8

39.8

40.2

Noninterest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized)

1.29

1.31

1.42

1.42

1.47

Loan to Deposit Ratio

104.4

108.0

104.5

102.3

100.7

Core Deposits to Total Deposits (3)

70.3

72.4

74.6

83.0

82.9

Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets (1)

7.39

7.23

7.48

7.57

7.87

(1)Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further details.
(2)Amounts calculated on a tax-equivalent basis using the statutory federal tax rate of 21%.
(3)Core deposits are defined as total deposits less brokered deposits and certificates of deposit greater than $250,000.

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Selected Financial Data

The following tables summarize certain selected financial data as of and for the periods indicated:

As of and for the Three Months Ended

June 30, 

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2023

    

2023

2022

2022

    

2022

Selected Balance Sheet Data

Total Assets

$

4,603,185

$

4,602,899

$

4,345,662

$

4,128,987

$

3,883,264

Total Loans, Gross

3,736,211

3,684,360

3,569,446

3,380,082

3,225,885

Allowance for Credit Losses

50,701

50,148

47,996

46,491

44,711

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

2,832

2,866

2,914

2,962

3,009

Deposits

3,577,932

3,411,123

3,416,543

3,305,074

3,201,953

Tangible Common Equity (1)

339,780

332,626

324,636

312,531

305,360

Total Shareholders' Equity

409,126

402,006

394,064

382,007

374,883

Average Total Assets - Quarter-to-Date

4,483,662

4,405,234

4,251,345

3,948,201

3,743,575

Average Shareholders' Equity - Quarter-to-Date

406,347

403,533

387,589

384,020

381,448

(1)Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for further details.

For the Three Months Ended

June 30, 

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2023

    

2023

2022

2022

    

2022

Selected Income Statement Data

Interest Income

$

55,001

$

51,992

$

48,860

$

42,359

$

37,782

Interest Expense

29,129

23,425

15,967

8,264

5,252

Net Interest Income

25,872

28,567

32,893

34,095

32,530

Provision for Credit Losses

50

625

1,500

1,500

3,025

Net Interest Income after Provision for Credit Losses

25,822

27,942

31,393

32,595

29,505

Noninterest Income

1,415

1,943

1,738

1,387

1,650

Noninterest Expense

14,388

14,183

15,203

14,157

13,752

Income Before Income Taxes

12,849

15,702

17,928

19,825

17,403

Provision for Income Taxes

3,033

4,060

4,193

5,312

4,521

Net Income

9,816

11,642

13,735

14,513

12,882

Preferred Stock Dividends

(1,014)

(1,013)

(1,014)

(1,013)

(1,014)

Net Income Available to Common Shareholders

$

8,802

$

10,629

$

12,721

$

13,500

$

11,868

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Net Income

Net income was $9.8 million for the second quarter of 2023, compared to net income of $12.9 million for the second quarter of 2022. Earnings per diluted common share for the second quarter of 2023 were $0.31, compared to $0.41 per diluted common share for the second quarter of 2022. Net income was $21.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to net income of $25.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Earnings per diluted common share for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $0.69, compared to $0.80 per diluted common share for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Net Interest Income

The Company’s primary source of revenue is net interest income, which is impacted by the level of interest earning assets and related funding sources, as well as changes in the level of interest rates. The difference between the average yield on earning assets and the average rate paid for interest bearing liabilities is the net interest spread. Noninterest bearing sources of funds, such as demand deposits and shareholders’ equity, also support earning assets. The impact of the noninterest bearing sources of funds is captured in the net interest margin, which is calculated as net interest income divided by average earning assets. Both the net interest margin and net interest spread are presented on a tax-equivalent basis, which means that tax-free interest income has been adjusted to pretax-equivalent income, assuming a 21% federal tax rate. Management’s ability to respond to changes in interest rates by using effective asset-liability management techniques is critical to maintaining the stability of the net interest margin and the momentum of the Company’s primary source of earnings.

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Average Balances and Yields

The following tables present, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the average balances of each principal category of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity, and an analysis of net interest income. The average balances are principally daily averages and, for loans, include both performing and nonperforming balances. Interest income on loans includes the effects of net deferred loan origination fees and costs accounted for as yield adjustments. These tables are presented on a tax-equivalent basis, if applicable.

For the Three Months Ended

 

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2022

 

Average

Interest

Yield/

Average

Interest

Yield/

 

    

Balance

    

& Fees

    

Rate

    

Balance

    

& Fees

    

Rate

 

(dollars in thousands)

Interest Earning Assets:

Cash Investments

$

59,963

$

587

3.93

%

$

61,046

$

40

0.26

%

Investment Securities:

Taxable Investment Securities

 

568,143

 

6,000

4.24

 

417,142

 

2,696

2.59

Tax-Exempt Investment Securities (1)

 

27,081

 

300

4.44

 

74,261

 

795

4.30

Total Investment Securities

 

595,224

 

6,300

4.24

 

491,403

 

3,491

2.85

Paycheck Protection Program Loans (2)

 

913

2

1.00

 

8,335

263

12.67

Loans (1)(2)

3,715,621

48,064

5.19

3,099,344

34,205

4.43

Total Loans

 

3,716,534

 

48,066

5.19

 

3,107,679

 

34,468

4.45

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

 

23,330

456

7.84

 

11,620

59

2.04

Total Interest Earning Assets

 

4,395,051

 

55,409

5.06

%

 

3,671,748

 

38,058

4.16

%

Noninterest Earning Assets

88,611

71,827

Total Assets

$

4,483,662

$

3,743,575

Interest Bearing Liabilities:

Deposits:

Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits

$

683,034

$

5,918

3.48

%

$

552,502

$

694

0.50

%

Savings and Money Market Deposits

 

861,947

7,048

3.28

 

925,354

1,185

0.51

Time Deposits

 

269,439

1,702

2.53

 

280,645

665

0.95

Brokered Deposits

 

896,989

8,330

3.72

 

403,931

912

0.91

Total Interest Bearing Deposits

2,711,409

22,998

3.40

2,162,432

3,456

0.64

Federal Funds Purchased

 

210,677

2,761

5.26

 

137,379

410

1.20

Notes Payable

 

13,750

285

8.33

 

FHLB Advances

 

242,714

2,092

3.46

 

47,511

167

1.41

Subordinated Debentures

 

79,041

993

5.04

 

92,396

1,219

5.29

Total Interest Bearing Liabilities

 

3,257,591

 

29,129

3.59

%

 

2,439,718

 

5,252

0.86

%

Noninterest Bearing Liabilities:

Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits

 

755,040

 

882,477

Other Noninterest Bearing Liabilities

64,684

39,932

Total Noninterest Bearing Liabilities

 

819,724

 

922,409

Shareholders' Equity

406,347

381,448

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$

4,483,662

$

3,743,575

Net Interest Income / Interest Rate Spread

 

26,280

1.47

%

 

32,806

3.30

%

Net Interest Margin (3)

2.40

%

3.58

%

Taxable Equivalent Adjustment:

Tax-Exempt Investment Securities and Loans

 

(408)

 

(276)

Net Interest Income

$

25,872

$

32,530

(1)Interest income and average rates for tax-exempt investment securities and loans are presented on a tax-equivalent basis, assuming a federal income tax rate of 21%.
(2)Average loan balances include nonaccrual loans. Interest income on loans includes amortization of deferred loan fees, net of deferred loan costs.
(3)Net interest margin includes the tax equivalent adjustment and represents the annualized results of: (i) the difference between interest income on interest earning assets and the interest expense on interest bearing liabilities, divided by (ii) average interest earning assets for the period.

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For the Six Months Ended

 

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2022

 

Average

Interest

Yield/

Average

Interest

Yield/

    

Balance

    

& Fees

    

Rate

    

Balance

    

& Fees

    

Rate

 

(dollars in thousands)

Interest Earning Assets:

Cash Investments

$

61,599

$

1,034

3.38

%

$

70,718

$

66

0.19

%

Investment Securities:

Taxable Investment Securities

 

571,176

 

11,958

4.22

 

395,203

 

4,951

2.53

Tax-Exempt Investment Securities (1)

 

28,435

 

629

4.46

 

72,933

 

1,574

4.35

Total Investment Securities

 

599,611

 

12,587

4.23

 

468,136

 

6,525

2.81

Paycheck Protection Program Loans (2)

 

956

5

1.00

 

13,210

826

12.61

Loans (1)(2)

3,672,772

93,327

5.12

2,991,195

65,480

4.41

Total Loans

 

3,673,728

 

93,332

5.12

 

3,004,405

 

66,306

4.45

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

 

24,639

828

6.77

 

8,667

113

2.63

Total Interest Earning Assets

 

4,359,577

 

107,781

4.99

%

 

3,551,926

 

73,010

4.15

%

Noninterest Earning Assets

85,087

77,395

Total Assets

$

4,444,664

$

3,629,321

Interest Bearing Liabilities:

Deposits:

Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits

$

570,964

$

8,698

3.07

%

$

559,352

$

1,291

0.47

%

Savings and Money Market Deposits

 

952,865

13,547

2.87

 

901,102

2,103

0.47

Time Deposits

 

258,865

2,771

2.16

 

284,757

1,410

1.00

Brokered Deposits

 

820,651

14,356

3.53

 

405,282

1,810

0.90

Total Interest Bearing Deposits

2,603,345

39,372

3.05

2,150,493

6,614

0.62

Federal Funds Purchased

 

312,329

7,705

4.97

 

74,340

419

1.14

Notes Payable

 

13,750

548

8.03

 

FHLB Advances

 

185,785

2,953

3.21

 

45,019

317

1.42

Subordinated Debentures

 

78,994

1,976

5.05

 

92,341

2,416

5.28

Total Interest Bearing Liabilities

 

3,194,203

 

52,554

3.32

%

 

2,362,193

 

9,766

0.83

%

Noninterest Bearing Liabilities:

Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits

 

786,009

 

852,648

Other Noninterest Bearing Liabilities

59,504

32,248

Total Noninterest Bearing Liabilities

 

845,513

 

884,896

Shareholders' Equity

404,948

382,232

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$

4,444,664

$

3,629,321

Net Interest Income / Interest Rate Spread

 

55,227

1.67

%

 

63,244

3.32

%

Net Interest Margin (3)

2.55

%

3.59

%

Taxable Equivalent Adjustment:

Tax-Exempt Investment Securities and Loans

 

(788)

 

(534)

Net Interest Income

$

54,439

$

62,710

(1)Interest income and average rates for tax-exempt investment securities and loans are presented on a tax-equivalent basis, assuming a federal income tax rate of 21%.
(2)Average loan balances include nonaccrual loans. Interest income on loans includes amortization of deferred loan fees, net of deferred loan costs.
(3)Net interest margin includes the tax equivalent adjustment and represents the annualized results of: (i) the difference between interest income on interest earning assets and the interest expense on interest bearing liabilities, divided by (ii) average interest earning assets for the period.

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Interest Rates and Operating Interest Differential

Increases and decreases in interest income and interest expense result from changes in average balances (volume) of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, as well as changes in average interest rates. The following table presents the effect that these factors had on the interest earned on interest earning assets and the interest incurred on interest bearing liabilities. The effect of changes in volume is determined by multiplying the change in volume by the previous period’s average rate. Similarly, the effect of rate changes is calculated by multiplying the change in average rate by the previous period’s volume. The changes not attributable specifically to either volume or rate have been allocated to the changes due to volume. The following tables present the changes in the volume and rate of interest bearing assets and liabilities for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022, and for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022:

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023

Compared with

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

Change Due To:

Interest

(dollars in thousands)

    

Volume

    

Rate

    

Variance

Interest Earning Assets:

Cash Investments

$

(11)

$

558

$

547

Investment Securities:

Taxable Investment Securities

1,595

1,709

3,304

Tax-Exempt Investment Securities

(521)

26

(495)

Total Securities

1,074

1,735

2,809

Loans:

Paycheck Protection Program Loans

(19)

(242)

(261)

Loans

7,972

5,887

13,859

Total Loans

7,953

5,645

13,598

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

229

168

397

Total Interest Earning Assets

$

9,245

$

8,106

$

17,351

Interest Bearing Liabilities:

Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits

$

1,131

$

4,093

$

5,224

Savings and Money Market Deposits

(518)

6,381

5,863

Time Deposits

(71)

1,108

1,037

Brokered Deposits

4,578

2,840

7,418

Total Deposits

5,120

14,422

19,542

Federal Funds Purchased

960

1,391

2,351

Notes Payable

285

285

FHLB Advances

1,682

243

1,925

Subordinated Debentures

(167)

(59)

(226)

Total Interest Bearing Liabilities

7,880

15,997

23,877

Net Interest Income

$

1,365

$

(7,891)

$

(6,526)

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

Compared with

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

Change Due To:

Interest

(dollars in thousands)

    

Volume

    

Rate

    

Variance

Interest Earning Assets:

Cash Investments

$

(153)

$

1,121

$

968

Investment Securities:

Taxable Investment Securities

3,684

3,323

7,007

Tax-Exempt Investment Securities

(985)

40

(945)

Total Securities

2,699

3,363

6,062

Loans:

Paycheck Protection Program Loans

(61)

(760)

(821)

Loans

17,319

10,528

27,847

Total Loans

17,258

9,768

27,026

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

537

178

715

Total Interest Earning Assets

$

20,341

$

14,430

$

34,771

Interest Bearing Liabilities:

Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits

$

177

$

7,230

$

7,407

Savings and Money Market Deposits

736

10,708

11,444

Time Deposits

(278)

1,639

1,361

Brokered Deposits

7,266

5,280

12,546

Total Deposits

7,901

24,857

32,758

Federal Funds Purchased

5,871

1,415

7,286

Notes Payable

548

548

FHLB Advances

2,238

398

2,636

Subordinated Debentures

(334)

(106)

(440)

Total Interest Bearing Liabilities

16,224

26,564

42,788

Net Interest Income

$

4,117

$

(12,134)

$

(8,017)

Comparison of Interest Income, Interest Expense, and Net Interest Margin

Second Quarter of 2023 Compared to Second Quarter of 2022

Net interest income was $25.9 million for the second quarter of 2023, a decrease of $6.7 million, compared to $32.5 million for the second quarter of 2022. The decrease in net interest income was primarily due to higher rates paid on deposits and increased borrowings in the rising interest rate environment.

Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) for the second quarter of 2023 was 2.40%, a 118 basis point decrease from 3.58% in the second quarter of 2022. Core net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis), a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes the impact of loan fees and PPP balances, interest, and fees, for the second quarter of 2023 was 2.31%, a 103 basis point decrease from 3.34% in the second quarter of 2022. The decline in the margin was primarily due to higher funding costs and increased borrowings in the rising interest rate environment, offset partially by higher earning asset yields.

Average interest earning assets for the second quarter of 2023 increased $723.3 million, or 19.7%, to $4.40 billion, from $3.67 billion for the second quarter of 2022. This increase in average interest earning assets was primarily due to continued organic growth in the loan portfolio and purchases of investment securities. Average interest bearing liabilities increased $817.9 million, or 33.5%, to $3.26 billion for the second quarter of 2023, from $2.44 billion for the second quarter of 2022. The increase in average interest bearing liabilities was primarily due to an increase in interest bearing transaction deposits, brokered deposits, federal funds purchased and FHLB advances.

Average interest earning assets produced a tax-equivalent yield of 5.06% for the second quarter of 2023, compared to 4.16% for the second quarter of 2022. The increase in the yield on interest earning assets was primarily due to growth and repricing of the loan and securities portfolios in the rising interest rate environment. The average rate paid

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on interest bearing liabilities was 3.59% for the second quarter of 2023, compared to 0.86% for the second quarter of 2022, primarily due to the rapid increase in market interest rates that occurred between the periods, which impacted all funding sources.

Interest Income. Total interest income, on a tax-equivalent basis, was $55.4 million for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $38.1 million for the second quarter of 2022. The $17.4 million increase in total interest income on a tax-equivalent basis was primarily due to strong organic growth in the loan portfolio, continued purchases of investment securities, and higher earning asset yields in the rising interest rate environment.

Interest income on loans, on a tax-equivalent basis, was $48.1 million for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $34.5 million for the second quarter of 2022. The $13.6 million increase was primarily due to a 19.6% increase in the average balance of loans outstanding from continued organic loan growth and a 74 basis point increase in yield from the rising interest rate environment.

Loan interest income and loan fees remain the primary contributing factors to the changes in the yield on interest earning assets. The aggregate loan yield, excluding PPP loans, increased to 5.19% in the second quarter of 2023, which was 76 basis points higher than 4.43% in the second quarter of 2022. While loan fees have historically maintained a relatively stable contribution to the aggregate loan yield, the recent periods saw fewer loan prepayments, which historically has accelerated the recognition of loan fees. Despite the decrease in fee recognition, the Company is encouraged that the core loan yield continues to rise as new loan originations and the existing portfolio reprice in the higher rate environment.

The following table presents a summary of interest and fees recognized on loans, excluding PPP loans, for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2023

March 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

September 30, 2022

June 30, 2022

Interest

5.09

%  

4.95

%  

4.74

%  

4.42

%  

4.17

%  

Fees

0.10

0.11

0.12

0.17

0.26

Yield on Loans, Excluding PPP Loans

5.19

%  

5.06

%  

4.86

%  

4.59

%  

4.43

%  

Interest Expense. Interest expense on interest bearing liabilities increased $23.9 million, to $29.1 million for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $5.3 million for the second quarter of 2022. The cost of interest bearing liabilities increased 273 basis points from 0.86% in the second quarter of 2022 to 3.59% in the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to higher rates paid on deposits and increased utilization of federal funds purchased and FHLB advances in the rising interest rate environment.

Interest expense on deposits was $23.0 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of $19.5 million, from $3.5 million for the second quarter of 2022. The cost of total deposits increased 220 basis points from 0.46% in the second quarter of 2022, to 2.66% in the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to the upward repricing of the deposit portfolio in the higher interest rate environment.

Interest expense on borrowings was $6.1 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of $4.3 million from $1.8 million for the second quarter of 2022. This increase was primarily due to higher average balances of federal funds purchased and FHLB advances in the higher interest rate environment.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

Net interest income was $54.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $8.3 million, or

13.2%, compared to $62.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in net interest income was

primarily due to higher rates paid on deposits and increased borrowings in the rising interest rate environment.

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Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was 2.55%,

compared to 3.59% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of 104 basis points. Core net interest margin

(on a fully tax-equivalent basis), a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes the impact of loan fees and PPP

balances, interest, and fees, for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was 2.47%, an 87 basis point decrease from 3.34%

for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Average interest earning assets for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased $807.6 million, or 22.7%, to $4.36 billion, from $3.55 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2022. This increase in average interest earning assets was primarily due to strong organic growth in the loan portfolio and continued purchases of investment securities, offset partially by the forgiveness of PPP loans and the reduction of cash balances. Average interest bearing liabilities increased $832.0 million, or 35.2%, to $3.19 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2023, from $2.36 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in average interest bearing liabilities was primarily due to an increase in brokered deposits, federal funds purchased, and FHLB advances.

Average interest earning assets produced a tax-equivalent yield of 4.99% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to 4.15% for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities was 3.32% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to 0.83% for the six months ended

June 30, 2022.

Interest Income. Total interest income on a tax-equivalent basis was $107.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $73.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The $34.8 million increase in total interest income on a tax-equivalent basis was primarily due to strong organic growth in the loan portfolio, continued purchases of investment securities, and higher earning asset yields in the rising interest rate environment.

Interest income on the investment securities portfolio, on a fully-tax equivalent basis, increased $6.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to an $131.5 million, or 28.1%, increase in average balances and a 142 basis point increase in yield between the periods.

Interest income on loans, on a fully-tax equivalent basis, for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $93.3 million, compared to $66.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The $27.0 million increase was primarily due to a 22.3% increase in the average balances of loans outstanding and a 67 basis point increase in yield.

Interest Expense. Interest expense on interest bearing liabilities increased $42.8 million to $52.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $9.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to higher rates paid on deposits and increased utilization of federal funds purchased and FHLB advances in the rising interest rate environment.

Interest expense on deposits increased to $39.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to

$6.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The $32.8 million increase in interest expense on deposits was primarily due to upward repricing of the deposit portfolio in the higher interest rate environment.

Interest expense on borrowings increased $10.0 million to $13.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. This increase was primarily due to higher average balances of federal funds purchased and FHLB advances in the higher interest rate environment.

Provision for Credit Losses

The provision for credit losses on loans was $550,000 for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $3.0 million for the second quarter of 2022. The provision for credit losses on loans was $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $4.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The provision for credit losses on loans recorded was primarily attributable to the growth of the loan portfolio. The allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans was 1.36% at June 30, 2023, compared to 1.39% at June 30, 2022.

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The following table presents a summary of the activity in the allowance for credit losses on loans for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

(dollars in thousands)

2023

    

2022

2023

    

2022

Balance at Beginning of Period

$

50,148

$

41,692

$

47,996

$

40,020

Impact of Adopting CECL

650

Provision for Credit Losses

550

3,025

2,050

4,700

Charge-offs

(3)

(14)

(7)

(29)

Recoveries

6

8

12

20

Balance at End of Period

$

50,701

$

44,711

$

50,701

$

44,711

The provision for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures was a negative provision of $500,000 for the second quarter of 2023, compared to zero for the second quarter of 2022. The provision for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures was a negative provision of $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to zero for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The negative provision for both periods was due to a reduction in outstanding unfunded commitments primarily attributable to the migration to funded loans. The allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures was $3.8 million at June 30, 2023, compared to $360,000 at December 31, 2022.

The following table presents a summary of the activity in the provision for credit losses for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

Increase/

June 30, 

Increase/

(dollars in thousands)

2023

    

2022

    

(Decrease)

2023

    

2022

    

(Decrease)

Provision for Credit Losses on Loans

$

550

$

3,025

$

(2,475)

$

2,050

$

4,700

$

(2,650)

Provision for Credit Losses for Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures

(500)

(500)

(1,375)

(1,375)

Provision for Credit Losses

$

50

$

3,025

$

(2,975)

$

675

$

4,700

$

(4,025)

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income was $1.4 million for the second quarter of 2023, a decrease of $235,000 from $1.7 million for the second quarter of 2022. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in letter of credit fees and other income. Noninterest income was $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $151,000, compared to $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase was primarily due to increased customer service fees, letter of credit fees, bank-owned life insurance income, and FHLB prepayment income, offset partially by no recorded swap fees.

The following table presents the major components of noninterest income for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

Increase/

June 30, 

Increase/

(dollars in thousands)

2023

    

2022

    

(Decrease)

    

2023

    

2022

    

(Decrease)

Noninterest Income:

Customer Service Fees

$

368

$

298

$

70

$

717

$

579

$

138

Net Gain (Loss) on Sales of Securities

50

52

(2)

(6)

52

(58)

Letter of Credit Fees

379

564

(185)

1,013

806

207

Debit Card Interchange Fees

155

152

3

293

285

8

Swap Fees

557

(557)

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

238

149

89

472

297

175

FHLB Prepayment Income

299

299

Other Income

225

435

(210)

570

631

(61)

Totals

$

1,415

$

1,650

$

(235)

$

3,358

$

3,207

$

151

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Noninterest Expense

Second Quarter of 2023 Compared to Second Quarter of 2022

Noninterest expense was $14.4 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of $636,000 from $13.8 million for the second quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily attributable to industry-wide increases in the FDIC insurance assessment and increased derivative collateral fees, offset partially by decreases in salaries and employee benefits and marketing and advertising.

Six months ended June 30, 2023 Compared to Six months ended June 30, 2022

Noninterest expense was $28.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $1.3 million, or 4.8%, from $27.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase was primarily attributable to increases in the FDIC insurance assessment and derivative collateral fees, offset partially by decreases in salaries and employee benefits and marketing and advertising.

The Company had 253 full-time equivalent employees at the end of the second quarter of 2023, compared to 236 employees at the end of the second quarter of 2022.

Efficiency Ratio. The efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, reports total noninterest expense, less amortization of intangible assets, as a percentage of net interest income plus total noninterest income, less gains (losses) on sales of securities. Management believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides a meaningful comparison of operational performance and facilitates investors’ assessments of business performance and trends in comparison to peers in the banking industry.

The efficiency ratio was 52.7% for the second quarter of 2023, compared to 40.2% for the second quarter of 2022. The efficiency ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was 49.3% and 41.2%, respectively. The efficiencies of the Company's "branch-light" model have positioned the Company well to continue navigating a challenging environment for a more spread-based revenue model.

The following table presents the major components of noninterest expense for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

Increase/

June 30, 

Increase/

(dollars in thousands)

2023

    

2022

    

(Decrease)

    

2023

    

2022

    

(Decrease)

Noninterest Expense:

Salaries and Employee Benefits

$

8,589

$

8,977

$

(388)

$

17,404

$

17,671

$

(267)

Occupancy and Equipment

1,075

1,042

33

2,284

2,127

157

FDIC Insurance Assessment

900

330

570

1,565

690

875

Data Processing

401

356

45

758

653

105

Professional and Consulting Fees

829

742

87

1,584

1,436

148

Derivative Collateral Fees

404

27

377

784

29

755

Information Technology and Telecommunications

711

594

117

1,394

1,172

222

Marketing and Advertising

321

524

(203)

583

1,150

(567)

Intangible Asset Amortization

34

47

(13)

82

95

(13)

Amortization of Tax Credit Investments

114

63

51

228

180

48

Other Expense

1,010

1,050

(40)

1,905

2,057

(152)

Totals

$

14,388

$

13,752

$

636

$

28,571

$

27,260

$

1,311

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Income Tax Expense

The provision for income taxes includes both federal and state taxes. Fluctuations in effective tax rates reflect the differences in the inclusion or deductibility of certain income and expenses for income tax purposes and the recognition of tax credits. The Company’s future effective income tax rate will fluctuate based on the mix of taxable and tax-free investments and loans, the recognition and availability of tax credit investments, and overall taxable income.

Income tax expense was $3.0 million for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $4.5 million for the second quarter of 2022. The effective combined federal and state income tax rate for the second quarter of 2023 was 23.6%, compared to 26.0% for the second quarter of 2022. Income tax expense was $7.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $8.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The effective combined federal and state income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was 24.8% and 26.0%, respectively.

Financial Condition

Assets

Total assets at June 30, 2023 were $4.60 billion, an increase of $257.5 million, or 5.9%, over total assets of $4.35 billion at December 31, 2022, and an increase of $719.9 million, or 18.5%, over total assets of $3.88 billion at June 30, 2022. The growth in both periods was primarily due to strong loan growth and an increase in cash and cash equivalents.

Total gross loans at June 30, 2023 were $3.74 billion, an increase of $166.8 million, or 4.7%, over total gross loans of $3.57 billion at December 31, 2022, and an increase of $510.3 million, or 15.8%, over total gross loans of $3.23 billion at June 30, 2022. The increase in the loan portfolio during the second quarter of 2023 was primarily due to funding of existing construction and land development loans and growth in the 1-4 family mortgage segment, offset partially by a decrease in the 1-4 family construction segment. Total gross loans grew on an annualized basis of 5.6% during the second quarter of 2023. While the Company’s loan growth in the second quarter of 2023 remained strong, the pace was moderated slightly due to active balance sheet management to align loan growth with the funding outlook, sales of participations on larger originations to manage growth, and ultimately the impact of the higher interest rate environment on the number of prospective deals that meet underwriting standards.

Investment Securities Portfolio

The investment securities portfolio is used to make various term investments and is intended to provide the Company with adequate liquidity, a source of stable income, and at times, to serve as collateral for certain types of deposits or borrowings. Investment balances in the investment securities portfolio are subject to change over time based on funding needs and interest rate risk management objectives. The liquidity levels take into account anticipated future cash flows and are maintained at levels management believes are appropriate to ensure future flexibility in meeting anticipated funding needs.

The investment securities portfolio consists primarily of U.S. government agency mortgage backed securities, municipal securities, and corporate securities comprised primarily of subordinated debentures of banks and financial holding companies. In addition, the Company also holds U.S. treasury securities and other debt securities, all with varying contractual maturities. These maturities do not necessarily represent the expected life of the securities as the securities may be called or paid down without penalty prior to their stated maturities. All investment securities are held as available for sale.

Securities available for sale were $538.2 million at June 30, 2023, compared to $548.6 million at December 31, 2022, a decrease of $10.4 million or 1.9%. At June 30, 2023, U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities represented 26.8% of the portfolio, municipal securities represented 23.7% of the portfolio, corporate securities represented 21.1% of the portfolio, U.S. treasury securities represented 0.4% of the portfolio, SBA securities represented 4.0% of the portfolio, other mortgage-backed securities represented 14.2% of the portfolio, and asset-backed securities represented 9.8% of the portfolio.

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The following table presents the amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale, by type, at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

    

June 30, 2023

    

December 31, 2022

Amortized

Fair

Amortized

Fair

(dollars in thousands)

    

Cost

    

Value

    

Cost

    

Value

U.S. Treasury Securities

$

2,273

$

2,249

$

2,621

$

2,580

SBA Securities

21,477

21,686

20,957

20,877

Mortgage-Backed Securities Issued or Guaranteed by U.S. Agencies (MBS):

 

 

 

 

Residential Pass-Through:

 

 

 

 

Guaranteed by GNMA

 

45,495

 

44,367

 

55,200

 

54,441

Issued by FNMA and FHLMC

 

25,280

 

22,172

 

26,159

 

22,960

Other Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

77,634

 

67,662

 

80,299

 

70,184

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

10,880

 

10,237

 

10,993

 

10,345

All Other Commercial MBS

 

78,108

 

76,488

 

80,268

 

79,854

Total MBS

 

237,397

 

220,926

 

252,919

 

237,784

Municipal Securities

 

148,771

127,361

156,506

131,354

Corporate Securities

 

127,570

113,346

116,871

109,827

Asset-Backed Securities

52,796

52,652

46,623

46,191

Total

$

590,284

$

538,220

$

596,497

$

548,613

Loan Portfolio

The Company focuses on lending to borrowers located or investing in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area across a diverse range of industries and property types. The Company lends primarily to commercial customers, consisting of loans secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties, multifamily residential properties, land, and non-real estate business assets. Responsive service, local decision making, and an efficient turnaround time from application to closing have been significant factors in growing the loan portfolio.

The Company manages concentrations of credit exposure through a risk management program which implements formalized processes and procedures specifically for managing and mitigating risk within the loan portfolio. The processes and procedures include board and management oversight, commercial real estate exposure limits, portfolio monitoring tools, management information systems, market reports, underwriting standards, internal and external loan review, and stress testing.

Total gross loans increased $166.8 million to $3.74 billion at June 30, 2023, compared to $3.57 billion at December 31, 2022, and increased $510.3 million from $3.23 billion at June 30, 2022. As of June 30, 2023, commercial loans increased $23.8 million, construction and land development loans increased $55.5 million, 1-4 family mortgage loans increased $45.2 million and CRE Nonowner Occupied loans increased $24.5 million, compared to December 31, 2022. Collectively, the Company’s annualized loan growth for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was 9.4%.

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The following table presents the dollar and percentage composition of the loan portfolio by category, at the dates indicated:

June 30, 2023

March 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

September 30, 2022

June 30, 2022

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

Percent

    

Amount

    

Percent

    

Amount

    

Percent

    

Amount

    

Percent

    

Amount

    

Percent

    

Commercial

$

459,184

12.3

%  

$

454,193

12.3

%  

$

435,344

12.2

%  

$

412,448

12.2

%  

$

403,569

12.5

%  

Paycheck Protection Program

877

963

1,049

1,192

4,860

0.2

Construction and Land Development

351,069

9.4

312,277

8.5

295,554

8.3

280,380

8.3

305,552

9.5

1-4 Family Construction

69,648

1.8

85,797

2.3

70,242

2.0

55,177

1.6

53,639

1.6

Real Estate Mortgage:

1 - 4 Family Mortgage

400,708

10.7

380,210

10.3

355,474

10.0

341,102

10.1

334,815

10.4

Multifamily

1,314,524

35.2

1,320,081

35.8

1,306,738

36.6

1,230,509

36.4

1,087,865

33.7

CRE Owner Occupied

159,088

4.3

158,650

4.3

149,905

4.2

151,088

4.5

142,214

4.4

CRE Nonowner Occupied

971,532

26.0

962,671

26.2

947,008

26.5

900,691

26.7

886,432

27.5

Total Real Estate Mortgage Loans

 

2,845,852

76.2

 

2,821,612

76.6

 

2,759,125

77.3

 

2,623,390

77.7

 

2,451,326

76.0

Consumer and Other

9,581

0.3

9,518

0.3

8,132

0.2

7,495

0.2

6,939

0.2

Total Loans, Gross

 

3,736,211

100.0

%  

 

3,684,360

100.0

%  

 

3,569,446

100.0

%  

 

3,380,082

100.0

%  

 

3,225,885

100.0

%  

Allowance for Credit Losses

(50,701)

(50,148)

(47,996)

(46,491)

(44,711)

Net Deferred Loan Fees

(7,718)

(8,735)

(9,293)

(9,088)

(9,536)

Total Loans, Net

$

3,677,792

$

3,625,477

$

3,512,157

$

3,324,503

$

3,171,638

The Company’s primary focus throughout its history has been on real estate mortgage lending, which constituted 76.2% of the portfolio as of June 30, 2023. The composition of the portfolio has remained relatively consistent with prior periods and the Company does not expect any significant changes in the foreseeable future in the composition of the loan portfolio or in the emphasis on real estate lending.

As of June 30, 2023, investor CRE loans totaled $2.71 billion, consisting of $971.5 million of loans secured by nonowner occupied CRE, $1.31 billion of loans secured by multifamily residential properties, $69.6 million of 1-4 family construction loans and $351.1 million of construction and land development loans. Investor CRE loans represented 72.4% of the total gross loan portfolio and 507.7% of the Bank’s total risk-based capital at June 30, 2023, compared to 73.4% and 514.9%, respectively, at December 31, 2022.

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The following tables present time to contractual maturity and sensitivity to interest rate changes for the loan portfolio as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

As of June 30, 2023

    

Due in One Year

    

More Than One

    

More Than Five

After

(dollars in thousands)

or Less

Year to Five Years

Year to Fifteen Years

Fifteen Years

Commercial

$

166,575

$

199,418

$

90,174

$

3,017

Paycheck Protection Program

877

Construction and Land Development

 

156,458

 

121,147

 

59,668

 

13,796

1-4 Family Construction

39,714

26,097

3,837

Real Estate Mortgage:

 

 

 

 

1 - 4 Family Mortgage

 

62,921

 

247,671

 

89,462

 

654

Multifamily

 

201,400

 

436,486

 

608,622

 

68,016

CRE Owner Occupied

 

7,331

 

61,828

 

89,929

 

CRE Nonowner Occupied

 

136,275

 

549,531

 

285,726

 

Total Real Estate Mortgage Loans

 

407,927

 

1,295,516

 

1,073,739

 

68,670

Consumer and Other

 

1,963

7,397

221

Total Loans, Gross

$

772,637

$

1,650,452

$

1,227,418

$

85,704

Interest Rate Sensitivity:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Fixed Interest Rates

$

425,237

$

1,329,884

$

713,443

$

22,715

Floating or Adjustable Rates

 

347,400

 

320,568

 

513,975

 

62,989

Total Loans, Gross

$

772,637

$

1,650,452

$

1,227,418

$

85,704

As of December 31, 2022

    

Due in One Year

    

More Than One

    

More Than Five

After

(dollars in thousands)

or Less

Year to Five Years

Year to Fifteen Years

Fifteen Years

Commercial

$

137,657

$

197,363

$

97,259

$

3,065

Paycheck Protection Program

1,049

Construction and Land Development

 

96,702

 

125,996

 

66,156

 

6,700

1-4 Family Construction

54,469

10,510

5,263

Real Estate Mortgage:

 

 

 

 

1 - 4 Family Mortgage

 

54,499

 

214,434

 

85,880

 

661

Multifamily

 

157,585

 

454,880

 

642,029

 

52,244

CRE Owner Occupied

 

5,709

 

47,894

 

96,302

 

CRE Nonowner Occupied

 

120,645

 

471,656

 

354,707

 

Total Real Estate Mortgage Loans

 

338,438

 

1,188,864

 

1,178,918

52,905

Consumer and Other

 

4,921

2,988

223

Total Loans, Gross

$

632,187

$

1,526,770

$

1,347,596

$

62,893

Interest Rate Sensitivity:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Fixed Interest Rates

$

333,898

$

1,187,519

$

804,838

$

11,115

Floating or Adjustable Rates

 

298,289

 

339,251

 

542,758

 

51,778

Total Loans, Gross

$

632,187

$

1,526,770

$

1,347,596

$

62,893

Asset Quality

The Company emphasizes credit quality in the originating and monitoring of the loan portfolio, and success in underwriting is measured by the levels of classified and nonperforming assets and net charge-offs. Federal regulations and internal policies require the use of an asset classification system as a means of managing and reporting problem and potential problem assets. The Company has incorporated an internal asset classification system, substantially consistent with federal banking regulations, as a part of the credit monitoring system. Federal banking regulations set forth a classification scheme for problem and potential problem assets as “substandard,” “doubtful” or “loss” assets. An asset is considered “substandard” if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. “Substandard” assets include those characterized by the “distinct possibility” that the financial institution will sustain “some loss” if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as “doubtful” have all

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of the weaknesses inherent in those classified “substandard” with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make “collection or liquidation in full,” on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, “highly questionable and improbable.” Assets classified as “loss” are those considered “uncollectible” and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a specific loss reserve is not warranted. Assets which do not currently expose the insured institution to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories but possess weaknesses are required to be designated “watch.”

The following table presents information on loan classifications at June 30, 2023. The Company had no assets classified as doubtful or loss at June 30, 2023.

Risk Category

    

(dollars in thousands)

Watch

Substandard

Total

Commercial

$

4,777

$

16,174

$

20,951

Construction and Land Development

 

1,708

 

92

 

1,800

Real Estate Mortgage:

 

1 - 4 Family Mortgage

 

670

 

268

 

938

Multifamily

 

3,242

 

 

3,242

CRE Owner Occupied

 

 

1,577

 

1,577

CRE Nonowner Occupied

 

16,818

 

15,710

 

32,528

Total Real Estate Mortgage Loans

 

20,730

 

17,555

 

38,285

Totals

$

27,215

$

33,821

$

61,036

Loans that have potential weaknesses that warranted a watchlist risk rating at June 30, 2023, totaled $27.2 million, compared to $32.3 million at December 31, 2022. Loans that warranted a substandard risk rating at June 30, 2023 totaled $33.8 million, compared to $28.0 million at December 31, 2022. Management continues to actively work with these borrowers and closely monitor substandard credits.

Nonperforming Assets

Nonperforming loans include loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis and loans 90 days past due and still accruing. Nonaccrual loans totaled $662,000 at June 30, 2023 and $639,000 at December 31, 2022, an increase of $23,000. There were no loans 90 days past due and still accruing as of June 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022. There were $116,000 of foreclosed assets as of June 30, 2023 and no foreclosed assets as of December 31, 2022.

The following table presents a summary of nonperforming assets, by category, at the dates indicated:

June 30, 

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

Total Nonaccrual Loans

$

662

$

639

Total Nonperforming Loans

$

662

$

639

Plus: Foreclosed Assets

 

116

 

Total Nonperforming Assets (1)

$

778

$

639

Total Modified Accruing Loans (2)

 

9,793

 

82

Total Nonperforming Assets and Modified Accruing Loans (2)

$

10,571

$

721

Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans

 

0.02

%  

 

0.02

%  

Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans

 

0.02

 

0.02

Nonperforming Assets to Total Loans Plus Foreclosed Assets (1)

 

0.02

 

0.02

(1)Nonperforming assets are defined as nonaccrual loans and loans greater than 90 days past due still accruing plus foreclosed assets. There were no loans greater than 90 days past due still accruing for any period shown.
(2)Reflects the balance outstanding at June 30, 2023 of accruing modified loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty since adoption of ASU 2022-02. See “Note 1 – Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included as part of this report for a discussion for this standard. Periods presented prior to that date reflect the outstanding balance of accruing troubled debt restructures as defined by superseded accounting guidance of ASC 310-40. Accruing loans are those where the Company expects to collect all amounts contractually due.

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The balance of nonperforming assets can fluctuate due to changes in economic conditions. The Company has established a policy to discontinue accruing interest on a loan (that is, place the loan on nonaccrual status) after it has become 90 days delinquent as to payment of principal or interest, unless the loan is considered to be well-collateralized and is actively in the process of collection. In addition, a loan will be placed on nonaccrual status before it becomes 90 days delinquent unless management believes that the collection of interest is expected. Interest previously accrued but uncollected on such loans is reversed and charged against current income when the receivable is determined to be uncollectible. If management believes that a loan will not be collected in full, an increase to the allowance for credit losses on loans is recorded to reflect management’s estimate of any potential exposure or loss. Generally, payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied directly to principal. Gross income that would have been recorded on nonaccrual loans during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was $15,000 and $31,000, respectively.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The allowance for credit losses on loans is a reserve established through charges to earnings in the form of a provision for credit losses. The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses at a level management considers adequate to provide for expected lifetime losses in the portfolio. Although management strives to maintain an allowance it deems adequate, future economic changes, deterioration of borrowers’ creditworthiness, and the impact of examinations by regulatory agencies, among other factors, all could cause changes to the allowance for credit losses on loans.

At June 30, 2023, the allowance for credit losses on loans was $50.7 million, an increase of $2.7 million from $48.0 million at December 31, 2022. Net charge-offs (recoveries) totaled ($3,000) during the second quarter of 2023 and $6,000 during the second quarter of 2022. Net charge-offs (recoveries) totaled ($5,000) for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and $9,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2022. The allowance for credit losses on loans as a percentage of total loans was 1.36% at June 30, 2023, compared to 1.34% at December 31, 2022.

The following table presents a summary of net charge-offs for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

2023

    

2022

 

Net Charge-offs (Recoveries)

Commercial

$

(2)

$

11

$

(5)

$

9

Real Estate Mortgage:

 

 

 

 

1 - 4 Family Mortgage

 

(1)

 

(2)

 

(2)

 

(5)

Total Real Estate Mortgage Loans

 

(1)

 

(2)

 

(2)

 

(5)

Consumer and Other

 

 

(3)

 

2

5

Total Net Charge-offs (Recoveries)

$

(3)

$

6

$

(5)

$

9

Net Charge-offs to Average Loans

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Commercial

 

0.00

%

 

0.01

%

 

0.00

%

0.00

%

Real Estate Mortgage:

 

 

 

1 - 4 Family Mortgage

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

0.00

0.00

Total Real Estate Mortgage Loans

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

0.00

0.00

Consumer and Other

 

0.00

 

(0.16)

 

0.04

0.13

Total Net Charge-offs (Recoveries) (Annualized) to Average Loans

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

Gross Loans, End of Period

$

3,736,211

$

3,225,885

$

3,736,211

$

3,225,885

Average Loans

3,716,534

 

3,107,679

3,673,728

 

3,004,405

Allowance to Total Gross Loans

 

1.36

%

 

1.39

%

 

1.36

%

 

1.39

%

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The following table presents a summary of the allocation of the allowance for credit losses on loans by loan portfolio segment as of the dates indicated:

June 30, 

December 31, 

2023

2022

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

Percent

    

Amount

    

Percent

Commercial

$

5,439

10.7

%  

$

6,500

13.5

%

Paycheck Protection Program

1

Construction and Land Development

 

3,476

6.9

 

3,911

8.1

1-4 Family Construction

 

654

1.3

 

845

1.8

Real Estate Mortgage:

 

 

1 - 4 Family Mortgage

 

2,836

5.6

 

4,325

9.0

Multifamily

 

21,164

41.8

 

17,459

36.4

CRE Owner Occupied

 

1,086

2.1

 

1,965

4.1

CRE Nonowner Occupied

 

15,976

31.5

 

12,576

26.2

Total Real Estate Mortgage Loans

 

41,062

 

81.0

 

36,325

 

75.7

Consumer and Other

 

70

0.1

 

151

0.3

Unallocated

 

 

263

0.6

Total Allowance for Credit Losses

$

50,701

 

100.0

%  

$

47,996

 

100.0

%

Deposits

The principal sources of funds for the Company are deposits, consisting of demand deposits, money market accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. The following table presents the dollar and percentage composition of the deposit portfolio, by category, at the dates indicated:

June 30, 2023

March 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

September 30, 2022

June 30, 2022

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

Percent

    

Amount

    

Percent

    

Amount

    

Percent

    

Amount

    

Percent

    

Amount

    

Percent

    

Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits

$

751,217

21.0

%

$

742,198

21.8

%

$

884,272

25.9

%

$

961,084

29.1

%

$

961,998

30.0

%

Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits

 

719,488

20.1

 

630,037

18.4

 

451,992

13.2

 

510,396

15.4

 

522,151

17.1

Savings and Money Market Deposits

 

860,613

24.1

 

913,013

26.8

 

1,031,873

30.2

 

1,077,333

32.6

 

952,138

29.0

Time Deposits

 

271,783

7.6

 

266,213

7.8

 

272,253

8.0

 

293,052

8.9

 

272,424

8.5

Brokered Deposits

 

974,831

27.2

 

859,662

25.2

 

776,153

22.7

 

463,209

14.0

 

493,242

15.4

Total Deposits

$

3,577,932

100.0

%

$

3,411,123

100.0

%

$

3,416,543

100.0

%

$

3,305,074

100.0

%

$

3,201,953

100.0

%

Total deposits at June 30, 2023 were $3.58 billion, an increase of $161.4 million, or 4.7%, compared to total deposits of $3.42 billion at December 31, 2022, and an increase of $376.0 million, or 11.7%, over total deposits of $3.20 billion at June 30, 2022. Deposits increased in the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to inflows of core deposits, defined as deposits excluding brokered deposits and time deposits greater than $250,000, and brokered deposits. Brokered deposits continue to be used as a supplemental funding source, as needed, to support continued loan portfolio growth.

The Company relies on increasing the deposit base to fund loans and other asset growth. The Company is in a highly competitive market and competes for local deposits by offering attractive products with competitive rates. The Company expects to have a higher average cost of funds for local deposits compared to competitor banks due to the lack of an extensive branch network. The Company’s strategy is to offset the higher cost of funding with a lower level of operating expense. When appropriate, the Company utilizes alternative funding sources such as brokered deposits. The brokered deposit market provides flexibility in structure, optionality and efficiency not afforded in traditional retail deposit channels. At June 30, 2023, total brokered deposits were $974.8 million, an increase of $198.7 million, compared to total brokered deposits of $776.2 million at December 31, 2022.

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The following table presents the average balance and average rate paid on each of the following deposit categories as of and for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022:

As of and for the

As of and for the

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2022

Average

Average

Average

Average

(dollars in thousands)

    

Balance

    

Rate

    

Balance

    

Rate

Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits

$

755,040

%  

$

882,477

%

Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits

 

683,034

3.48

 

552,502

0.50

Savings and Money Market Deposits

 

861,947

3.28

 

925,354

0.51

Time Deposits < $250,000

 

188,318

2.17

 

228,406

0.92

Time Deposits > $250,000

 

81,121

3.37

 

52,239

1.10

Brokered Deposits

 

896,989

3.72

 

403,931

0.90

Total Deposits

$

3,466,449

 

2.66

%  

$

3,044,909

 

0.46

%

The Company’s total uninsured deposits, which are the amounts of deposit accounts that exceed the FDIC insurance limit, currently $250,000, were approximately $792.2 million, or 22% of total deposits, at June 30, 2023 and $1.32 billion, or 38% of total deposits, at December 31, 2022. These amounts were estimated based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for regulatory reporting purposes.

Borrowed Funds

Federal Funds Purchased

In addition to deposits, the Company utilizes overnight borrowings to meet the daily liquidity needs as a supplemental funding source for loan growth. The Company had $195.0 million and $287.0 million federal funds purchased as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Other Borrowings

At June 30, 2023, other borrowings outstanding consisted of FHLB advances of $262.0 million, compared to $97.0 million at December 31, 2022. The Company’s borrowing capacity at the FHLB is determined based on collateral pledged, generally consisting of loans. The Company had additional borrowing capacity under this credit facility of $400.8 million and $390.9 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

The Company has an outstanding Loan and Security Agreement and revolving note with a third party correspondent lender, which is secured by 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of the Bank. On September 1, 2022, the Company entered into a second amendment to the agreement which increased the maximum principal amount of the Company’s revolving line of credit from $25.0 million to $40.0 million and extended the maturity date from February 28, 2023 to September 1, 2024. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $13.8 million of outstanding balances under the revolving line of credit.

Additionally, the Company has borrowing capacity from other sources. As of June 30, 2023, the Bank was eligible to use the Federal Reserve discount window for borrowings. Based on assets pledged as collateral as of the applicable date, the Bank’s borrowing availability was approximately $986.6 million and $157.8 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had no outstanding advances from the discount window or the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP).

Subordinated Debentures

For additional information, see “Note 8 – Subordinated Debentures” of the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included as part of this report.

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Contractual Obligations

The following table presents supplemental information regarding total contractual obligations at June 30, 2023:

    

Within

    

One to

    

Three to

    

After

    

(dollars in thousands)

One Year

Three Years

Five Years

Five Years

Total

Deposits Without a Stated Maturity

$

2,494,643

$

$

$

$

2,494,643

Time Deposits

 

428,409

510,932

127,218

16,730

1,083,289

Federal Funds Purchased

195,000

195,000

Notes Payable

13,750

13,750

FHLB Advances

 

115,500

87,500

59,000

262,000

Subordinated Debentures

 

80,000

80,000

Commitment to Fund Tax Credit Investments

6,926

6,926

Operating Lease Obligations

 

499

978

516

180

2,173

Totals

$

3,240,977

$

613,160

$

186,734

$

96,910

$

4,137,781

The Company believes that it will be able to meet all contractual obligations as they come due through the maintenance of adequate cash levels. The Company expects to maintain adequate cash levels through earnings, loan and securities repayments and maturity activity and continued deposit gathering activities. As described above, the Company has in place various borrowing mechanisms for both short-term and long-term liquidity needs.

Capital

Total shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2023 was $409.1 million, an increase of $15.1 million compared to total shareholders’ equity of $394.1 million at December 31, 2022. The increase was due to net income retained, offset partially by the day 1 impact of adopting CECL, preferred stock dividends, and net unrealized losses.

Tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $12.15 as of June 30, 2023, an increase of 3.9% from $11.69 as of December 31, 2022. The increase occurred despite the market value depreciation of the securities portfolio driven by the rising interest rate environment. Tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 7.39% at June 30, 2023, compared to 7.48% at December 31, 2022.

Stock Repurchase Program. The Company has a stock repurchase program which authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $25.0 million of its common stock, subject to certain limitations and conditions. The stock repurchase program will expire on August 16, 2024. As of June 30, 2023, no shares had been repurchased under the new plan. The Company remains committed to maintaining strong capital levels while enhancing shareholder value as it strategically executes its stock repurchase program based on various factors including valuation, capital levels and other uses of capital.

Regulatory Capital. The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking regulators. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by federal banking regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s and Bank’s business.

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Management believes the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject as of June 30, 2023. The regulatory capital ratios for the Company and the Bank to meet the minimum capital adequacy standards and for the Bank to be considered well capitalized under the prompt corrective action framework are set forth in the following tables. The Company’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios were as of the dates indicated:

Minimum Required

For Capital Adequacy

To be Well Capitalized

For Capital Adequacy

Purposes Plus Capital

Under Prompt Corrective

Actual

Purposes

Conservation Buffer

Action Regulations

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

Amount

    

Ratio

June 30, 2023

Company (Consolidated):

Total Risk-based Capital

$

558,011

13.50

%  

$

330,738

8.00

%  

$

434,093

10.50

%  

N/A

N/A

Tier 1 Risk-based Capital

427,202

10.33

248,053

6.00

351,409

8.50

N/A

N/A

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital

360,688

8.72

186,040

4.50

289,395

7.00

N/A

N/A

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

427,202

9.47

180,506

4.00

180,506

4.00

N/A

N/A

Bank:

Total Risk-based Capital

$

533,123

12.91

%  

$

330,417

8.00

%  

$

433,673

10.50

%  

$

413,022

10.00

%

Tier 1 Risk-based Capital

481,459

11.66

247,813

6.00

351,069

8.50

330,417

8.00

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital

481,459

11.66

185,860

4.50

289,115

7.00

268,464

6.50

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

481,459

10.69

180,227

4.00

180,227

4.00

225,284

5.00

Minimum Required

For Capital Adequacy

To be Well Capitalized

For Capital Adequacy

Purposes Plus Capital

Under Prompt Corrective

Actual

Purposes

Conservation Buffer

Action Regulations

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

Amount

    

Ratio

December 31, 2022

Company (Consolidated):

Total Risk-based Capital

$

536,352

13.15

%  

$

326,190

8.00

%  

$

428,125

10.50

%  

N/A

N/A

Tier 1 Risk-based Capital

409,092

10.03

244,643

6.00

346,577

8.50

N/A

N/A

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital

342,578

8.40

183,482

4.50

285,417

7.00

N/A

N/A

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

409,092

9.55

171,368

4.00

171,368

4.00

N/A

N/A

Bank:

Total Risk-based Capital

$

508,760

12.47

%  

$

326,288

8.00

%  

$

428,253

10.50

%  

$

407,860

10.00

%

Tier 1 Risk-based Capital

460,404

11.29

244,716

6.00

346,681

8.50

326,288

8.00

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital

460,404

11.29

183,537

4.50

285,502

7.00

265,109

6.50

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

460,404

10.76

171,113

4.00

171,113

4.00

213,891

5.00

Regulations include a capital conservation buffer of 2.5% that was added to the minimum requirements for capital adequacy purposes. A banking organization with a conservation buffer of less than the required amount is subject to limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments, stock repurchases and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. At June 30, 2023, the ratios for the Company and the Bank were sufficient to meet the conservation buffer.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various transactions to meet the financing needs of clients, which, in accordance with GAAP, are not included in the consolidated balance sheets. These transactions include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and commercial letters of credit, which involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. Most of these commitments mature within two years and the standby letters of credit are expected to expire without being drawn upon. All off-balance sheet commitments are included in the determination of the amount of risk-based capital that the Company and the Bank are required to hold.

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The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and commercial letters of credit is represented by the contractual or notional amount of those instruments. The Company decreases its exposure to losses under these commitments by subjecting them to credit approval and monitoring procedures. The Company assesses the credit risk associated with certain commitments to extend credit and establishes a liability for probable credit losses.

The following table presents credit arrangements and financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

June 30, 2023

December 31, 2022

    

Fixed

    

Variable

    

Fixed

    

Variable

(dollars in thousands)

Unfunded Commitments Under Lines of Credit

$

270,887

$

373,190

$

444,669

$

404,065

Letters of Credit

 

17,268

 

108,744

 

20,658

 

95,111

Totals

$

288,155

$

481,934

$

465,327

$

499,176

Liquidity

Liquidity is the Company’s capacity to meet cash and collateral obligations at a reasonable cost. Maintaining an adequate level of liquidity depends on the Company’s ability to efficiently meet both expected and unexpected cash flows and collateral needs without adversely affecting either daily operations or financial condition. The Bank’s Asset Liability Management, or ALM, Committee, which is comprised of members of senior management, is responsible for managing commitments to meet the needs of customers while achieving the Company’s financial objectives. The ALM Committee meets regularly to review balance sheet composition, funding capacities, and current and forecasted loan demand.

The Company manages liquidity by maintaining adequate levels of cash and other assets from on- and off-balance sheet arrangements. Specifically, on-balance sheet liquidity consists of cash and due from banks and unpledged investment securities available for sale, which are referred to as primary liquidity. In regards to off-balance sheet capacity, the Company maintains available borrowing capacity under secured borrowing lines with the FHLB, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and a correspondent lender, as well as unsecured lines of credit for the purpose of overnight funds with various correspondent banks, which the Company refers to as secondary liquidity.

In addition, the Bank is a member of the American Financial Exchange, or AFX, through which it may either borrow or lend funds on an overnight or short-term basis with a group of approved commercial banks. The availability of funds changes daily. As of June 30, 2023, the Company had no borrowings outstanding through the AFX.

Total on- and off-balance sheet liquidity was $1.96 billion as of June 30, 2023, compared to $1.38 billion at December 31, 2022. The Company did not utilize the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) or Federal Reserve Discount Window during the second quarter of 2023.

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The following tables present a summary of primary and secondary liquidity levels as of the dates indicated:

Primary Liquidity—On-Balance Sheet

    

June 30, 2023

    

December 31, 2022

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

$

138,618

$

48,090

Securities Available for Sale

 

538,220

 

548,613

Less: Pledged Securities

(236,206)

Total Primary Liquidity

$

440,632

$

596,703

Ratio of Primary Liquidity to Total Deposits

 

12.3

%

 

17.5

%

Secondary Liquidity—Off-Balance Sheet

 

Borrowing Capacity

    

June 30, 2023

    

December 31, 2022

 

(dollars in thousands)

Net Secured Borrowing Capacity with the FHLB

$

400,792

$

390,898

Net Secured Borrowing Capacity with the Federal Reserve Bank

 

986,644

 

157,827

Unsecured Borrowing Capacity with Correspondent Lenders

 

108,000

 

208,000

Secured Borrowing Capacity with Correspondent Lender

26,250

26,250

Total Secondary Liquidity

1,521,686

782,975

Total Primary and Secondary Liquidity

$

1,962,318

$

1,379,678

Ratio of Primary and Secondary Liquidity to Total Deposits

 

54.8

%

 

40.4

%

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, primary liquidity decreased by $156.1 million due to a $10.4 million decrease in securities available for sale and pledging $236.2 million of securities, partially offset by a $90.5 million increase in cash and cash equivalents, when compared to December 31, 2022. Secondary liquidity increased by $738.7 million as of June 30, 2023, when compared to December 31, 2022, due to an $828.8 million increase in the borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve Bank and a $9.9 million increase in the borrowing capacity with the FHLB, offset partially by a $100.0 million decrease in the unsecured borrowing capacity with correspondent lenders.

In addition to primary liquidity, the Company generates liquidity from cash flows from the loan and securities portfolios and from the large base of core customer deposits, defined as noninterest bearing transaction, interest bearing transaction, savings, non-brokered money market accounts and non-brokered time deposits less than $250,000. At June 30, 2023, core deposits totaled approximately $2.51 billion and represented 70.3% of total deposits. These core deposits are normally less volatile, often with customer relationships tied to other products offered by the Company, which promote long-standing relationships and stable funding sources.

The Company uses brokered deposits, the availability of which is uncertain and subject to competitive market forces and regulation, for liquidity and interest rate risk management purposes. At June 30, 2023, brokered deposits totaled $974.8 million, consisting of $811.5 million of brokered time deposits and $163.3 million of non-maturity brokered money market and transaction accounts. At December 31, 2022, brokered deposits totaled $776.2 million, consisting of $591.9 million of brokered time deposits and $184.3 million of non-maturity brokered money market and transaction accounts.

The Company’s liquidity policy includes guidelines for On-Balance Sheet Liquidity (a measurement of primary liquidity to total deposits plus borrowings), Total On-Balance Sheet Liquidity with Borrowing Capacity (a measurement of primary and secondary liquidity to total deposits plus borrowings), Wholesale Funding Ratio (a measurement of total wholesale funding to total deposits plus borrowings), and other guidelines developed for measuring and maintaining liquidity.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the results presented in accordance with GAAP, the Company routinely supplements its evaluation with an analysis of certain non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to the related GAAP measures, provide meaningful information to investors to help them understand the Company’s operating performance and trends, and to facilitate comparisons with the performance of peers. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP disclosures used in this report to the comparable GAAP measures are provided in the following tables:

For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

June 30, 

June 30, 

(dollars in thousands)

2023

    

2023

    

2022

    

2022

2022

2023

    

2022

Pre-Provision Net Revenue

Noninterest Income

$

1,415

$

1,943

$

1,738

$

1,387

$

1,650

$

3,358

$

3,207

Less: (Gain) Loss on Sales of Securities

(50)

56

(30)

(52)

6

(52)

Less: FHLB Advance Prepayment Income

(299)

(299)

Total Operating Noninterest Income

1,365

1,700

1,708

1,387

1,598

3,065

3,155

Plus: Net Interest Income

25,872

28,567

32,893

34,095

32,530

54,439

62,710

Net Operating Revenue

$

27,237

$

30,267

$

34,601

$

35,482

$

34,128

$

57,504

$

65,865

Noninterest Expense

$

14,388

$

14,183

$

15,203

$

14,157

$

13,752

$

28,571

$

27,260

Less: Amortization of Tax Credit Investments

(114)

(114)

(114)

(114)

(63)

(228)

(180)

Total Operating Noninterest Expense

$

14,274

$

14,069

$

15,089

$

14,043

$

13,689

$

28,343

$

27,080

Pre-Provision Net Revenue

$

12,963

$

16,198

$

19,512

$

21,439

$

20,439

$

29,161

$

38,785

Plus:

Non-Operating Revenue Adjustments

50

243

30

52

293

52

Less:

Provision for Credit Losses

50

625

1,500

1,500

3,025

675

4,700

Non-Operating Expense Adjustments

114

114

114

114

63

228

180

Provision for Income Taxes

3,033

4,060

4,193

5,312

4,521

7,093

8,813

Net Income

$

9,816

$

11,642

$

13,735

$

14,513

$

12,882

$

21,458

$

25,144

Average Assets

$

4,483,662

$

4,405,234

$

4,251,345

$

3,948,201

$

3,743,575

$

4,444,664

$

3,629,321

Pre-Provision Net Revenue Return on Average Assets

1.16

%  

1.49

%  

1.82

%  

2.15

%  

2.19

%  

1.32

%  

2.16

%  

For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

June 30, 

June 30, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2023

    

2023

    

2022

    

2022

2022

    

2023

    

2022

Core Net Interest Margin

Net Interest Income (Tax-equivalent Basis)

 

$

26,280

$

28,947

$

33,260

$

34,417

$

32,806

$

55,227

$

63,244

Less: Loan Fees

(941)

(998)

(1,100)

(1,400)

(2,030)

(1,939)

(3,773)

Less: PPP Interest and Fees

(3)

(2)

(48)

(96)

(263)

(5)

(826)

Core Net Interest Income

$

25,336

$

27,947

$

32,112

$

32,921

$

30,513

$

53,283

$

58,645

Average Interest Earning Assets

$

4,395,050

$

4,323,706

$

4,177,644

$

3,871,896

$

3,671,748

$

4,359,576

$

3,551,926

Less: Average PPP Loans

(913)

(999)

(1,109)

(2,424)

(8,335)

(956)

(13,210)

Core Average Interest Earning Assets

$

4,394,137

$

4,322,707

$

4,176,535

$

3,869,472

$

3,663,413

$

4,358,620

$

3,538,716

Core Net Interest Margin

2.31

%  

2.62

%  

 

3.05

%  

 

3.38

%  

 

3.34

%  

 

2.47

%  

 

3.34

%  

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For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

June 30, 

June 30, 

(dollars in thousands)

2023

    

2023

    

2022

    

2022

2022

2023

    

2022

    

Efficiency Ratio

Noninterest Expense

 

$

14,388

$

14,183

$

15,203

$

14,157

$

13,752

$

28,571

$

27,260

Less: Amortization of Intangible Assets

(34)

(48)

(48)

(48)

(47)

(82)

(95)

Adjusted Noninterest Expense

$

14,354

$

14,135

$

15,155

$

14,109

$

13,705

$

28,489

$

27,165

Net Interest Income

25,872

28,567

32,893

34,095

32,530

54,439

62,710

Noninterest Income

1,415

1,943

1,738

1,387

1,650

3,358

3,207

Less: Gain on Sales of Securities

(50)

56

(30)

(52)

6

(52)

Adjusted Operating Revenue

$

27,237

$

30,566

$

34,601

$

35,482

$

34,128

$

57,803

$

65,865

Efficiency Ratio

 

52.7

%  

 

46.2

%  

 

43.8

%  

 

39.8

%  

 

40.2

%  

 

49.3

%  

 

41.2

%  

For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

June 30, 

June 30, 

(dollars in thousands)

2023

    

2023

    

2022

    

2022

2022

2023

    

2022

Tangible Common Equity and Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets

Total Shareholders' Equity

$

409,126

$

402,006

$

394,064

$

382,007

$

374,883

Less: Preferred Stock

(66,514)

(66,514)

(66,514)

(66,514)

(66,514)

Total Common Shareholders' Equity

342,612

335,492

327,550

315,493

308,369

Less: Intangible Assets

(2,832)

(2,866)

(2,914)

(2,962)

(3,009)

Tangible Common Equity

$

339,780

$

332,626

$

324,636

$

312,531

$

305,360

Total Assets

$

4,603,185

$

4,602,899

$

4,345,662

$

4,128,987

$

3,883,264

Less: Intangible Assets

(2,832)

(2,866)

(2,914)

(2,962)

(3,009)

Tangible Assets

$

4,600,353

$

4,600,033

$

4,342,748

$

4,126,025

$

3,880,255

Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets

 

7.39

%  

 

7.23

%  

 

7.48

%  

 

7.57

%  

 

7.87

%  

Tangible Book Value Per Share

Book Value Per Common Share

$

12.25

$

12.05

$

11.80

$

11.44

$

11.14

Less: Effects of Intangible Assets

(0.10)

(0.10)

(0.11)

(0.11)

(0.11)

Tangible Book Value Per Common Share

$

12.15

$

11.95

$

11.69

$

11.33

$

11.03

Return on Average Tangible Common Equity

Net Income Available to Common Shareholders

$

8,802

$

10,629

$

12,721

$

13,500

$

11,868

$

19,431

$

23,117

Average Shareholders' Equity

$

406,347

$

403,533

$

387,589

$

384,020

$

381,448

$

404,948

$

382,232

Less: Average Preferred Stock

(66,514)

(66,514)

(66,514)

(66,514)

(66,514)

(66,514)

(66,514)

Average Common Equity

339,833

337,019

321,075

317,506

314,934

338,434

315,718

Less: Effects of Average Intangible Assets

(2,846)

(2,894)

(2,941)

(2,989)

(3,037)

(2,870)

(3,060)

Average Tangible Common Equity

$

336,987

$

334,125

$

318,134

$

314,517

$

311,897

$

335,564

$

312,658

Return on Average Tangible Common Equity

10.48

%

12.90

%

15.86

%

17.03

%

15.26

%

11.68

%

14.91

%

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk

As a financial institution, the Company’s primary market risk is interest rate risk, which is defined as the risk of loss of net interest income or net interest margin because of changes in interest rates. The Company continually seeks to measure and manage the potential impact of interest rate risk. Interest rate risk occurs when interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities mature or re-price at different times, on a different basis or in unequal amounts. Interest rate risk also arises when assets and liabilities each respond differently to changes in interest rates.

The Company’s management of interest rate risk is overseen by its ALM Committee, based on a risk management infrastructure approved by the board of directors that outlines reporting and measurement requirements. In particular, this infrastructure sets limits and management targets for various metrics, including net interest income

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simulation involving parallel shifts in interest rate curves, steepening and flattening yield curves, and various prepayment and deposit duration assumptions. The Company’s risk management infrastructure also requires a periodic review of all key assumptions used, such as identifying appropriate interest rate scenarios, setting loan prepayment rates based on historical analysis and noninterest bearing and interest bearing transaction deposit durations based on historical analysis. The Company does not engage in speculative trading activities relating to interest rates, foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, equities or credit.

The Company manages the interest rate risk associated with interest earning assets by managing the interest rates and terms associated with the investment securities portfolio by purchasing and selling investment securities from time to time. The Company manages the interest rate risk associated with interest bearing liabilities by managing the interest rates and terms associated with wholesale borrowings and deposits from customers which the Company relies on for funding. For example, the Company occasionally uses special offers on deposits to alter the interest rates and terms associated with interest bearing liabilities.

The Company has entered into certain hedging transactions including interest rate swaps and caps, which are designed to lessen elements of the Company’s interest rate exposure. Cash flow hedge relationships mitigate exposure to the variability of future cash flows or other forecasted transactions. The Company utilizes cash flow hedges to manage interest rate exposure for the brokered deposit and wholesale borrowing portfolios. At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, these cash flow hedges had a total notional amount of $308.0 million and $288.0 million, respectively. In the event that interest rates do not change in the manner anticipated, such transactions may adversely affect the Company’s results of operations.

Net Interest Income Simulation

The Company uses a net interest income simulation model to measure and evaluate potential changes in net interest income that would result over the next 12 months from immediate and sustained changes in interest rates as of the measurement date. This model has inherent limitations and the results are based on a given set of rate changes and assumptions as of a certain point in time. For purposes of the simulation, the Company assumes no growth in either interest-sensitive assets or liabilities over the next 12 months; therefore, the model’s results reflect an interest rate shock to a static balance sheet. The simulation model also incorporates various other assumptions, which the Company believes are reasonable but which may have a significant impact on results, such as: (1) the timing of changes in interest rates, (2) shifts or rotations in the yield curve, (3) re-pricing characteristics for market-rate-sensitive instruments, (4) differing sensitivities of financial instruments due to differing underlying rate indices, (5) varying loan prepayment speeds for different interest rate scenarios, (6) the effect of interest rate limitations in assets, such as floors and caps, and (7) overall growth and repayment rates and product mix of assets and liabilities. Because of the limitations inherent in any approach used to measure interest rate risk, simulation results are not intended as a forecast of the actual effect of a change in market interest rates on the results, but rather as a means to better plan and execute appropriate asset-liability management strategies and to manage interest rate risk.

Potential changes to the Company’s net interest income in hypothetical rising and declining rate scenarios calculated as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are presented in the table below. The projections assume an immediate, parallel shift downward of the yield curve of 100, 200, and 300 basis points and immediate, parallel shifts

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upward of the yield curve of 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points. In the current interest rate environment, a downward shift of the yield curve of 400 basis points does not provide us with meaningful results and thus is not presented.

(dollars in thousands)

June 30, 2023

December 31, 2022

Change (basis points)

Forecasted

Percentage

Forecasted

Percentage

in Interest Rates

    

Net Interest

Change

    

Net Interest

Change

(12-Month Projection)

Income

from Base

Income

from Base

+400

$

112,732

(7.68)

%

$

129,621

(4.84)

%

+300

 

115,099

(5.74)

 

131,357

(3.57)

+200

 

117,476

(3.80)

 

133,089

(2.30)

+100

 

119,809

(1.89)

 

134,591

(1.20)

0

 

122,114

 

136,220

−100

127,007

4.01

137,641

1.04

−200

131,275

7.50

137,968

1.28

−300

135,818

11.22

138,587

1.74

The table above indicates that as of June 30, 2023, in the event of an immediate and sustained 400 basis point increase in interest rates, the Company would experience an 7.68% decrease in net interest income. In the event of an immediate 300 basis point decrease in interest rates, the Company would experience an 11.22% increase in net interest income.

The results of this simulation analysis are hypothetical, and a variety of factors might cause actual results to differ substantially from what is depicted. For example, if the timing and magnitude of interest rate changes differ from those projected, net interest income might vary significantly. Non-parallel yield curve shifts such as a flattening or steepening of the yield curve or changes in interest rate spreads would also cause net interest income to be different from that depicted. An increasing interest rate environment could reduce projected net interest income if deposits and other short-term liabilities re-price faster than expected or re-price faster than the Company’s assets. Actual results could differ from those projected if the Company grows assets and liabilities faster or slower than estimated, if the Company experienced a net outflow of deposit liabilities, or if the mix of assets and liabilities otherwise changes. Actual results could also differ from those projected if the Company experienced substantially different repayment speeds in the loan portfolio than those assumed in the simulation model. Finally, these simulation results do not contemplate all the actions that the Company may undertake in response to potential or actual changes in interest rates, such as changes to the Company’s loan, investment, deposit, or funding strategies.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures” (as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2023, the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of June 30, 2023, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is a party, and no property of these entities is subject, to any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the Bank’s business. The Company does not know of any proceeding contemplated by a governmental authority against the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

Item 1.A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 7, 2023.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities

The following table presents stock purchases made during the second quarter of 2023:

Period

Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)

Average Price Paid Per Share

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)

Maximum Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs

April 1-30, 2023

513

$

10.84

$

25,000,000

May 1-31, 2023

25,000,000

June 1-30, 2023

350

9.11

25,000,000

Total

863

$

10.14

$

25,000,000

(1)The total number of shares repurchased during the periods indicated includes shares repurchased as part of the Company’s stock repurchase program and shares withheld for income tax purposes in connection with vesting of restricted stock. The shares were purchased or otherwise valued at the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of purchase and/or withholding.

(2)On August 17, 2022, the Company’s board of directors approved a new stock repurchase program which authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $25.0 million of its common stock, subject to certain limitations and conditions. The new stock repurchase program replaced and superseded the previous $40.0 million stock repurchase program which expired on October 27, 2022, under which approximately $1.6 million remained. The new stock repurchase program will expire on August 16, 2024. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any shares of its common stock, and other than repurchases that have been completed to date, there is no assurance that the Company will do so. Under the stock repurchase program, the Company may repurchase shares of common stock from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions. The extent to which the Company repurchases its shares, and the timing of such repurchases, will depend upon a variety of factors, including general market and economic conditions, regulatory requirements, availability of funds, and other relevant considerations, as determined by the Company. The Company may, in its discretion, begin, suspend or terminate repurchases at any time prior to the Program’s expiration, without any prior notice.


Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

None.

Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities

None.

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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans

On May 15, 2023, Jerry Baack, the Company's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) and originally adopted on December 14, 2021 for the sale of up to 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock until December 31, 2023.

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit Number

    

Description

3.1

Third Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 on Form 8-K filed on April 27, 2023)

3.2

Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 on Form 8-K filed on April 27, 2023)

3.3

Statement of Designation of 5.875% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 on Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2021)

10.1

Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2022, by and between Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and ServisFirst Bank (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed on September 1, 2022)

10.2

Amended and Restated Revolving Note, dated as of September 1, 2022, made by Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. to and in favor of ServisFirst Bank (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 on Form 8-K filed on September 1, 2022)

31.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.1

Financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023, formatted in inline XBRL interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

104

The cover page for Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc’s Form 10-Q Report for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 formatted in inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc.

Date: August 3, 2023

By:

/s/ Jerry J. Baack

Name:

Jerry J. Baack

Title:

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: August 3, 2023

By:

/s/ Joe M. Chybowski

Name:

Joe M. Chybowski

Title:

Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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