Proactive Balance Sheet and Credit Risk
Management
Bank of Marin Bancorp, "Bancorp" (Nasdaq: BMRC), parent company
of Bank of Marin, "Bank," today announced earnings of $610 thousand
for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $5.3 million for the
third quarter of 2023. Diluted earnings per share were $0.04 for
the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $0.33 for the prior
quarter. Full year 2023 earnings were $19.9 million, compared to
$46.6 million for 2022. Diluted earnings per share were $1.24 and
$2.92 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022,
respectively. Major drivers of the decrease in fourth quarter
earnings were a $5.9 million pretax net loss on the sale of
investment securities in an unrealized loss position as part of our
strategic balance sheet restructuring, which reduced net income by
$4.2 million, or $0.26 per share, and an $875 thousand increase in
the pre-tax credit loss provision, both of which are discussed in
more detail below.
Concurrent with this release, Bancorp issued presentation slides
providing supplemental information, some of which will be discussed
during the fourth quarter 2023 earnings call. The earnings release
and presentation slides are intended to be reviewed together and
can be found online on Bank of Marin’s website at
www.bankofmarin.com. under “Investor Relations.”
“We made meaningful progress on multiple important fronts during
the fourth quarter. We sold securities and paid down borrowings in
strategic moves that improved our net interest margin in the
quarter and positioned the Bank for bolstered profitability in
2024,” said Tim Myers, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our
lending teams also drove improvement in originations, with yields
significantly higher than those on loans paid off. While payoffs
were elevated, the bulk of them were the result of deliberate
credit risk management, successful construction project completions
and asset sales. We continue to proactively manage and provision
for credit risk, exiting certain loans, and preparing for a
potential protracted period of commercial and real estate weakness.
This is consistent with our conservative credit culture and long
history of successfully managing risk exposure in our loan
portfolio. We believe our asset quality is strong, with non-accrual
loans at just 0.39% of total loans at quarter-end.”
Bancorp also provided the following highlights for the fourth
quarter and year ended December 31, 2023:
- The fourth quarter tax-equivalent net interest margin improved
5 basis points over the preceding quarter to 2.53% from 2.48% due
to the reduction in borrowings and higher yields on loans and
investments, partially offset by higher deposit rates.
- The Bank sold $131.9 million in available-for-sale investment
securities in the fourth quarter as part of a balance sheet
restructuring, resulting in a net pretax loss of $5.9 million, as
mentioned above. At the time, the sales proceeds were largely
directed toward new loan originations and repayment of borrowings,
which is expected to accelerate the improvement of the net interest
margin over the coming quarters. Over the course of 2023, balance
sheet restructuring activities included the sale of $214.5 million
in available-for-sale securities, the sale of 10,439 shares of Visa
Inc. Class B restricted common stock, and the execution of $101.8
million of fair value hedges. The securities sales benefited net
interest income through higher interest earned on cash and loans
and lower borrowing costs, while the hedges were designed to
protect the fair value of the available-for-sale investment
portfolio against further increases in the yield curve and have
been accretive to net interest margin.
- A $1.3 million provision for credit losses on loans in the
fourth quarter brought the allowance for credit losses to 1.21% of
total loans, compared to 1.16% as of September 30, 2023. The
increase was due primarily to specific allowances on loans with
unique credit risk characteristics not indicative of pooled loans,
as discussed further below.
- Our loan portfolio continues to perform well, with classified
loans at 1.56% of total loans. Non-owner-occupied commercial real
estate loans made up $23.7 million, or 73%, of total classified
loans as of December 31, 2023, compared to $23.6 million, or 59%,
at September 30, 2023. The Bank continues to proactively identify
and manage credit risk within the loan portfolio.
- Non-accrual loans were 0.39% of total loans at quarter-end, up
from 0.27% at September 30, 2023. The $2.3 million net increase is
explained further below.
- Loan balances of $2.074 billion at December 31, 2023, were down
slightly from $2.087 billion at September 30, 2023, reflecting
originations of $53.8 million and payoffs of $50.3 million.
Originations were at rates averaging approximately 175 basis points
above the rates on loans paid off during the quarter. Loan
amortization from scheduled repayments, partially offset by the net
increase in utilization of credit lines, reduced loan balances by
$16.7 million during the quarter.
- Total deposits decreased by $153.6 million to $3.290 billion as
of December 31, 2023, from $3.444 billion as of September 30, 2023.
Most of the decline was due to a combination of outflows related to
planned business activities and seasonal fluctuations consistent
with prior years. Additionally, some balance declines were
associated with loan relationships exited during the quarter and we
saw some customers move cash into alternative investments to
capture higher returns, a portion of which was directed to our own
wealth management group. Deposits have increased by as much as $104
million during January, which illustrates how normal fluctuations
in our customers' operating accounts can affect daily balances and
why we maintain high levels of on-balance-sheet and contingent
liquidity. Non-interest bearing deposits declined to 43.8% of total
deposits at December 31, 2023, compared to 47.7% at September 30,
2023. The increase in average cost of deposits decelerated to 21
basis points in the fourth quarter, from 0.94% to 1.15%, compared
to a 25 basis point increase in the prior quarter. We believe we
are appropriately competitive in regard to deposit pricing, given
our relationship banking model that differentiates Bank of Marin
with exceptional service. Balances in the reciprocal deposit
network program decreased $59.8 million during the quarter to
$423.5 million, and estimated uninsured deposits consisted of 28%
of total deposits as of December 31, 2023. Customers continue to
show interest in deposit networks for FDIC protection and
traditional time deposit accounts, although activity for both has
slowed from prior quarters.
- Total borrowings decreased by $94.0 million to $26.0 million
during the fourth quarter as a result of the balance sheet
restructuring. Net available funding sources of $2.0 billion
provided 213% coverage of an estimated $923.4 million in uninsured
deposits as of December 31, 2023. Subsequent to year-end,
borrowings net of cash have been zero since January 9th.
- Return on average assets ("ROA") was 0.06% for the fourth
quarter of 2023, compared to 0.52% for the prior quarter, and
return on average equity ("ROE") was 0.57%, compared to 4.94% for
the prior quarter. The efficiency ratio for the fourth quarter of
2023 was 91.94%, compared to 72.96% for the prior quarter of
2023.
- All capital ratios were above well-capitalized regulatory
requirements. The total risk-based capital ratios at December 31,
2023 for Bancorp and the Bank were 16.89% and 16.62%, respectively,
compared to 16.56% and 16.13% at September 30, 2023. Bancorp's
tangible common equity to tangible assets ("TCE ratio") was 9.73%
at December 31, 2023, and the Bank's TCE ratio was 9.53%. While the
Bank has no intention of selling its held-to-maturity securities,
as of December 31, 2023, Bancorp's TCE ratio, net of after-tax
unrealized losses on held-to-maturity securities as if the losses
were realized, was 7.8% (refer to the discussion and reconciliation
of this non-GAAP financial measure below).
- The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per
share on January 25, 2024, which was the 75th consecutive quarterly
dividend paid by Bancorp. The dividend is payable on February 15,
2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February
8, 2024.
“While fourth quarter earnings reflect the cost of restructuring
the balance sheet, our pre-tax, pre-credit loss provision income
would have been 4% higher than in the third quarter excluding the
loss on sale of securities. Although the interest rate risk
position is fairly neutral and would benefit from falling rates, we
believe that the full effect of the restructuring combined with
selective growth in loans and the natural repricing of the existing
loan book will continue to support net interest margin expansion,”
said Tani Girton, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer. “We will continue to look for opportunities to make
incremental adjustments across our balance sheet and expense
structure to enhance profitability and self-fund improvements in
efficiency and organizational effectiveness. Our vigilant credit
administration, consistent expense discipline, and commitment to
strong capital and liquidity levels give us a strong foundation to
continue pursuing prudent expansion in 2024.”
Loans and Credit Quality
Loans decreased by $13.2 million for the fourth quarter and
totaled $2.074 billion as of December 31, 2023. Loan originations
were $53.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to
$22.7 million in the prior quarter. The pipeline is growing with
greater diversity in product and industry types. The commercial
banking unit continues to look to add efficiencies to its business
model through the consolidation of smaller offices and increased
recruitment discussions with consistently high-achieving
relationship bankers whose expertise includes outstanding credit
acumen. A focus on owner-occupied commercial real estate is
expected to drive new customer growth and, as a byproduct, deposits
and private banking or wealth management service opportunities.
While Bank of Marin has continued its steadfast conservative
underwriting practices and has not changed its credit standards or
policies in reaction to current market conditions, our portfolio
management and credit teams are exercising heightened awareness of
the potential for credit quality deterioration. The Bank continues
to focus on extending credit within the markets within our
footprint and serving the needs of our existing clients while
ensuring new opportunities present the appropriate levels of risk
and return.
Loan payoffs were $50.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023,
compared to $12.7 million for the prior quarter. The majority of
the payoffs were a result of asset sales, cash payoffs, project
completions, and purposeful relationship exits, all of which
showcased the Bank's focus on credit quality and proactive
engagement with customers. It should be noted that only a minimal
amount was refinanced. In addition, $16.7 million of loan
amortization from scheduled repayments, net of credit line
utilization, contributed to the decline in loan balances for the
quarter ended December 31, 2023.
Loans decreased $18.8 million in the year ended December 31,
2023, compared to a $163.1 million decrease in 2022. Loan
originations were $144.1 million in 2023, compared to $240.2
million in 2022. Excluding PPP loans, payoffs were $107.1 million
in 2023, compared to $258.5 million in 2022. PPP loan payoffs
during 2023 and 2022 were $2.7 million and $107.7 million,
respectively. In addition, loan amortization from scheduled
repayments totaling $79.6 million was partially offset by a $26.5
million net increase in utilization of credit lines in 2023.
Non-accrual loans totaled $8.0 million, or 0.39% of the loan
portfolio, at December 31, 2023, compared to $5.7 million, or
0.27%, at September 30, 2023. Three loans totaling $6.2 million
moved to non-accrual status in the fourth quarter, including one
unsecured commercial loan, one commercial loan secured by
owner-occupied real estate, and one non-owner occupied commercial
real estate loan. These increases were partially offset by the note
sale of a $3.8 million owner-occupied agricultural commercial real
estate loan to a third party, as discussed further below, and $223
thousand in payoffs and paydowns. Of the total non-accrual loans as
of December 31, 2023, 66% were collateralized by real estate with
no expected credit losses.
Classified loans totaled $32.3 million as of December 31, 2023,
compared to $39.7 million as of September 30, 2023. The decrease of
$7.4 million was due primarily to payoffs totaling $4.6 million,
the partial charge-off from a note sale related to a $3.8 million
owner-occupied agricultural commercial real estate loan, and
paydowns of $267 thousand, partially offset by the downgrade to
substandard of one commercial loan secured by owner-occupied real
estate totaling $1.3 million. Accruing loans past due 30 to 89 days
totaled $1.0 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $2.2 million
at September 30, 2023.
Loans designated special mention, which are not considered
adversely classified, increased by $22.8 million to $135.2 million
as of December 31, 2023, from $112.4 million as of September 30,
2023. The increase was largely due to $26.2 million in downgrades
from pass risk ratings, 98% of which are real estate secured,
offset by $1.9 million in net paydowns and payoffs, $1.3 million in
downgrades from special mention to substandard, and $188 thousand
in upgrades to pass risk rating.
With the heightened market concern about non-owner-occupied
commercial real estate, and in particular the office sector, we are
providing the following additional information. We continue to
maintain diversity among property types and within our geographic
footprint. In particular, our office commercial real estate
portfolio in the City of San Francisco represents just 3% of our
total loan portfolio and 6% of our total non-owner-occupied
commercial real estate portfolio. As of the last measurement
period, the weighted average loan-to-value and weighted average
debt-service coverage ratios for the entire non-owner-occupied
office portfolio were 59% and 1.60x, respectively. For the thirteen
non-owner-occupied office loans in the City of San Francisco, the
weighted average loan-to-value and debt-service coverage ratios
were 67% and 1.00x, respectively. During the fourth quarter, we
conducted a review of the refinance risk in our non-owner-occupied
commercial real estate portfolio, the results of which can be seen
in our earnings presentation. We evaluated 70 loans with
commitments of $1.0 million or more, totaling $184.1 million, that
mature or reprice in 2024 and 2025. We determined that the
refinance risk on these loans is manageable with weighted average
debt service coverage ratios ranging from 1.52 to 1.69 times for
maturities and from 1.20 to 1.59 times for repricings based on
current market interest rates.
Net charge-offs for the fourth quarter of 2023 totaled $387
thousand, compared to net recoveries of $3 thousand in the prior
quarter. The ratio of allowance for credit losses to loans was
1.21% at December 31, 2023, compared to 1.16% at September 30,
2023.
The provision for credit losses on loans for the fourth quarter
was $1.3 million, compared to $425 thousand for the prior quarter.
The fourth quarter provision was due primarily to $1.4 million in
specific allowances related to three non-owner-occupied commercial
real estate loans and one commercial loan that have exhibited
certain credit risk characteristics over time not indicative of
pooled loans. Of the specific allowances, $817 thousand was related
to two non-owner-occupied commercial real estate loans with
existing substandard risk ratings and collateral valuation issues
caused by persistently higher than average vacancy rates. In
addition, $601 thousand was related to one unsecured commercial
loan and one non-owner-occupied commercial real estate loan that
were placed on non-accrual status during the fourth quarter, where
the estimated credit losses were derived using either discounted
expected cash flows or adjusted collateral values and loss rates. A
large portion of these specific allowances was previously
recognized in the quantitative and qualitative estimated credit
losses for pooled loans and shifted to the allowance for
individually evaluated loans in the fourth quarter. Other elements
of the provision included a $406 thousand loss on the note sale of
an owner-occupied agricultural commercial real estate loan to an
unrelated third party that was charged to the allowance concurrent
with the sale, a decrease in loans, and a stable California
unemployment rate forecast for the next four quarters. Net
adjustments to qualitative factors in the fourth quarter did not
materially affect the provision.
There was no provision for credit losses on unfunded loan
commitments for either the fourth quarter of 2023 or the prior
quarter.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $30.5
million at December 31, 2023, compared to $123.1 million at
September 30, 2023. The $92.7 million reduction was a component of
the balance sheet restructuring strategy.
Investments
The investment securities portfolio totaled $1.477 billion at
December 31, 2023, a decrease of $116.7 million from September 30,
2023. The decrease in the fourth quarter of 2023 was primarily the
result of sales of $131.9 million of available-for-sale securities,
principal repayments totaling $18.7 million, and $1.0 million in
net amortization, offset by a $34.8 million decrease in pre-tax
unrealized losses on available-for-sale investment securities. The
year-over-year decrease of $297.1 million was due to sales of
$214.5 million of available-for-sale securities, maturities, calls,
and principal repayments totaling $106.5 million, and $5.2 million
in net amortization, partially offset by a $29.1 million decrease
in pre-tax unrealized losses on investment securities. Both the
available-for-sale and held-to-maturity portfolios are eligible for
pledging to either the FHLB or the Federal Reserve as collateral
for borrowings. The portfolios are comprised of high-credit quality
investments with average effective durations of 4.37 on
available-for-sale securities and 5.72 on held-to-maturity
securities. Both portfolios generated cash flows monthly from
interest, principal amortization and payoffs, which support the
Bank's liquidity, totaling $28.0 million and $41.1 million in the
fourth and third quarters of 2023, respectively.
Deposits
Deposits totaled $3.290 billion at December 31, 2023, compared
to $3.444 billion at September 30, 2023, and $3.573 billion at
December 31, 2022. The decline in deposits was mostly due to
seasonal and planned year-end business activities or unique events,
such as payroll, profit-sharing, partner and trust distributions,
substantial year-end vendor payments, and traditional business
expenses. Non-interest bearing deposits made up 43.8% of total
deposits as of December 31, 2023, compared to 47.7% as of September
30, 2023. The decline in non-interest-bearing deposits aligns with
the changes in total deposits during the quarter. Money market
balances increased from 31.7% to 34.6%, and time deposits increased
from 6.7% to 7.6% of total deposits.
Although we have experienced growth and movement in both money
market accounts and time deposits, all activity was a result of
relationship pricing, the current rate environment, and customer
behaviors, as opposed to CD specials or blanket rate adjustments.
We continue our disciplined and focused approach to relationship
management and customer outreach, adding nearly 1,300 new accounts
during the fourth quarter, totaling over 5,000 in 2023. In the
fourth quarter, 29% of our new accounts represented new
relationships, bringing total new relationships to over 1,600 for
2023. Trends in deposit networks, as well as new account activity,
demonstrate increased customer confidence, as compared to early
2023.
While we saw a decline in deposits overall in the fourth quarter
and for the year 2023, deposits were up $39.5 million since the
events that led to the failure of a few regional banks at the end
of the first quarter of 2023 and we continue to execute our
business model without the utilization of brokered deposits. As of
December 31, 2023, 59% of deposit balances were held in business
accounts with average balances of $120 thousand per account. The
remaining 41% were consumer accounts with average balances of $41
thousand per account. The largest depositor represented 1.7% of
total deposits and the combined four largest depositors represented
4.6% of total deposits. Our liquidity policies require that
compensating cash or investment security balances be held against
concentrations over a certain level.
Borrowing and Liquidity
At December 31, 2023, the Bank had $26.0 million in outstanding
borrowings, a reduction of $94.0 million from $120.0 million at
September 30, 2023, and $86.0 million from $112.0 million at
December 31, 2022. The quarterly decrease was the result of the
balance sheet restructuring discussed above. Net available funding
sources, including unrestricted cash, unencumbered
available-for-sale securities, and total available borrowing
capacity, were $1.967 billion, or 60% of total deposits and 213% of
estimated uninsured and/or uncollateralized deposits as of December
31, 2023. The Federal Reserve's Bank Term Funding Program ("BTFP")
facility offers borrowing capacity based on the par values of
securities pledged, making the funds available less sensitive to
changes in market rates.
The following table details the components of our contingent
liquidity sources as of December 31, 2023.
(in millions)
Total Available
Amount Used
Net Availability
Internal Sources
Unrestricted cash 1
$
13.5
N/A
$
13.5
Unencumbered securities at market
value
501.7
N/A
501.7
External Sources
FHLB line of credit
1,009.0
$
—
1,009.0
FRB line of credit and BTFP facility
334.2
(26.0
)
308.2
Lines of credit at correspondent banks
135.0
—
135.0
Total Liquidity
$
1,993.4
$
(26.0
)
$
1,967.4
1 Excludes cash items in transit as of
December 31, 2023.
Note: Brokered deposits available through
third-party networks are not included above.
Capital Resources
The total risk-based capital ratio for Bancorp was 16.89% at
December 31, 2023, compared to 16.56% at September 30, 2023. The
total risk-based capital ratio for the Bank was 16.62% at December
31, 2023, compared to 16.13% at September 30, 2023.
Bancorp's tangible common equity to tangible assets ("TCE
ratio") was 9.7% at December 31, 2023, compared to 8.6% at
September 30, 2023. The TCE ratio increased quarter over quarter as
the decrease in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities
increased tangible equity and tangible assets decreased. The Bank's
capital plan and point-in-time capital stress tests indicate that
capital ratios will remain above well-capitalized regulatory and
internal policy minimums throughout the five-year forecast horizon
and across various stress scenarios. The TCE ratio if the net
unrealized losses on held-to-maturity securities were treated the
same as available-for-sale securities at December 31, 2023 would
have been 7.8%. Management believes this non-GAAP measure is
important because it reflects the level of capital available to
withstand drastic changes in market conditions (refer to the
discussion and reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure
below).
Earnings
Net Interest Income
Net interest income totaled $24.3 million for the fourth quarter
of 2023, compared to $24.5 million for the prior quarter. The $205
thousand decrease from the prior quarter was primarily related to
an increase of $1.7 million in interest expense on deposits,
partially offset by a $1.2 million decrease in borrowing expense
and an increase of $319 thousand in interest income on earning
assets. Quarter-over-quarter, average interest-bearing deposit
balances decreased by $63.5 million to $1.824 billion, while the
cost of deposits increased 21 basis points to 1.15%. Average
borrowings and other obligations decreased by $83.6 million to
$104.9 million, and the cost of borrowings decreased 24 basis
points to 5.15% for the quarter.
Net interest income totaled $102.8 million in 2023, compared to
$127.5 million in 2022. The $24.7 million decrease from the prior
year was primarily due to higher funding costs of $34.2 million,
partially offset by higher average yields on earning assets.
The tax-equivalent net interest margin was 2.53% for the fourth
quarter of 2023, compared to 2.48% for the prior quarter. The
increase from the prior quarter was primarily due to the reduction
of high-cost borrowings and higher yields on earning assets,
partially offset by the higher cost of deposits.
The tax-equivalent net interest margin was 2.63% for 2023,
compared to 3.11% for 2022. The decrease was primarily attributed
to higher deposit and borrowing costs, partially offset by higher
yields on loans and investment securities. Average interest-bearing
deposit balances decreased by $115.2 million while the average rate
increased by 133 basis points, decreasing the margin by 58 basis
points. Average borrowings and other obligations increased by
$219.3 million while the average cost increased 125 basis points,
decreasing the net interest margin by 29 basis points. Average loan
balances decreased by $75.5 million while the average yield
increased by 36 basis points, increasing the margin by 23 basis
points. Average investment securities decreased $42.9 million,
while their average yield increased 25 basis points, improving the
margin by 14 basis points.
Non-Interest Income
Non-interest income ended up in a loss position of $3.3 million
for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to income of $2.6 million
for the third quarter of 2023. The $5.9 million decrease from the
prior quarter was primarily attributed to the $5.9 million net loss
on sale of available-for-sale investment securities in the quarter,
as discussed above. Excluding the loss on sale of securities,
non-interest income rose by $40 thousand, largely due to modest
increases from wealth management and trust services and other
income, partially offset by a decrease in debit card interchange
fees.
Non-interest income totaled $5.0 million for 2023, a $5.9
million decrease from $10.9 million for 2022. The decrease in 2023
was primarily due to the $5.9 million net loss on the sale of
investment securities mentioned above. Excluding this loss,
non-interest income decreased by $86 thousand, which included a
$504 thousand decline in deposit network fees earned when deposit
balances were brought back on the balance sheet, and a $220
thousand decrease in debit card interchange income. Decreases were
partially offset by $573 thousand higher benefit payments from and
balances in bank-owned life insurance, and $209 thousand from
increases in dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank stock.
Non-Interest Expense
Non-interest expenses totaled $19.3 million for the fourth
quarter of 2023, compared to $19.7 million for the prior quarter, a
decrease of $458 thousand. Salaries and related benefits decreased
$380 thousand, largely due to incentive bonus and profit sharing
accrual adjustments, a decrease in stock-based compensation for
performance awards due to revised payout estimates, and an increase
to the discount rate on SERPs, partially offset by increases in
regular salaries and accruals for insurance and employee paid time
off. In addition, deposit network fees decreased by $287 thousand
from a decline in average reciprocal deposit network balances.
These decreases were partially offset by a $164 thousand increase
in professional services expenses from certain legal, compliance,
and systems transformation consulting costs.
Non-interest expenses increased $4.2 million to $79.5 million in
2023 from $75.3 million in 2022. Significant fluctuations were as
follows:
- Deposit network fees increased by $2.5 million as customers
sought additional FDIC insurance protection through reciprocal
deposit networks.
- Salaries and employee benefits increased by $1.4 million
primarily due to the filling of open positions and the hiring of
several key employees and officers, an increase in SERP-related
expenses largely due to new and retired participant adjustments
lowering costs for 2022, an increase in deferred officer
compensation expense from increased participation and interest
rates, higher insurance costs, and lower deferred loan origination
costs. Increases to salaries and employee benefits were partially
offset by a decrease in profit sharing expense mainly from accrual
adjustments and because some contributions in 2023 were made from
forfeitures rather than paid in cash, a decrease in accrued
incentive bonuses, and a decrease in stock-based compensation from
changes in award structure and estimated performance award payout
estimates.
- FDIC insurance expense increased by $699 thousand due to an
increase in the FDIC statutory assessment rate to strengthen the
Deposit Insurance Fund.
- Occupancy and equipment and depreciation and amortization
expenses rose by $483 thousand and $258 thousand, respectively,
mainly from the acceleration of lease-related costs for branch
closures in the first quarter of 2023 and higher maintenance
costs.
- Professional services expenses increased by $299 thousand,
mainly from consulting fees associated with core systems contract
negotiations, systems transformation projects, and internal and
external audit costs.
- Information technology and data processing expenses decreased
by $628 thousand and $592 thousand, respectively, due to our core
system contract renegotiation for the current period and because
the prior year included data processing expenses largely eliminated
after the systems conversion associated with the American River
Bankshares merger.
- Other real estate owned expenses decreased by $311 thousand due
to the write-down in 2022 of the property that was then sold in the
third quarter of 2023.
Statement Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial
Measures
Results for 2022 were impacted by costs associated with our 2021
acquisition of American River Bankshares, which we considered
immaterial to discuss in this release. For additional information
regarding the impact of non-GAAP adjustments to our third quarter
and year-to-date 2022 performance measures, refer to Form 10-Q
filed on November 8, 2022.
Financial results are presented in accordance with GAAP and with
reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures. Management
believes that, given recent industry turmoil, the presentation of
Bancorp's non-GAAP TCE ratio reflecting the after tax impact of
unrealized losses on held-to-maturity securities provides useful
supplemental information to investors because it reflects the level
of capital available to withstand drastic changes in market
conditions. Because there are limits to the usefulness of this
measure to investors, Bancorp encourages readers to consider its
annual and quarterly consolidated financial statements and notes
related thereto for their entirety, as filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, and not to rely on any single financial
measure. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP TCE ratio is presented
below.
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP
Financial Measures
(in thousands, unaudited)
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
Tangible Common Equity -
Bancorp
Total stockholders' equity
$
439,062
$
412,092
Goodwill and core deposit intangible
(76,520
)
(77,870
)
Total TCE
a
362,542
334,222
Unrealized losses on HTM securities, net
of tax
(77,739
)
(89,432
)
TCE, net of unrealized losses on HTM
securities (non-GAAP)
b
$
284,803
$
244,790
Total assets
$
3,803,903
$
4,147,464
Goodwill and core deposit intangible
(76,520
)
(77,870
)
Total tangible assets
c
3,727,383
4,069,594
Unrealized losses on HTM securities, net
of tax
(77,739
)
(89,432
)
Total tangible assets, net of unrealized
losses on HTM securities (non-GAAP)
d
$
3,649,644
$
3,980,162
Bancorp TCE ratio
a / c
9.7
%
8.2
%
Bancorp TCE ratio, net of unrealized
losses on HTM securities (non-GAAP)
b / d
7.8
%
6.2
%
Share Repurchase Program
On July 21, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the adoption
of Bancorp's new share repurchase program, which replaced the
existing program that expired on July 31, 2023, for up to $25.0
million and expiring on July 31, 2025. There have been no
repurchases under this program in 2023.
Earnings Call and Webcast Information
Bank of Marin Bancorp (Nasdaq: BMRC) will present its fourth
quarter and year-end 2023 earnings call on Monday, January 29, 2024
at 8:30 a.m. PT/11:30 a.m. ET. Investors can listen to the webcast
online through Bank of Marin’s website at www.bankofmarin.com under
“Investor Relations.” To listen to the live call, please go to the
website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install
any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the
live broadcast, a replay will be available at the same website
location shortly after the call. Closed captioning will be
available during the live webcast, as well as on the webcast
replay.
About Bank of Marin Bancorp
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Novato, Bank of Marin is
the wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of Marin Bancorp (Nasdaq:
BMRC). A leading business and community bank in Northern
California, with assets of $3.8 billion as of December 31, 2023,
Bank of Marin had 27 retail branches and 8 commercial banking
offices located across 10 counties. Bank of Marin provides
commercial banking, personal banking, and wealth management and
trust services. Specializing in providing legendary service to its
customers and investing in its local communities, Bank of Marin has
consistently been ranked one of the “Top Corporate Philanthropists"
by the San Francisco Business Times and one of the “Best Places to
Work” by the North Bay Business Journal. Bank of Marin Bancorp is
included in the Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index and the Nasdaq ABA
Community Bank Index. For more information, go to
www.bankofmarin.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain certain forward-looking statements that
are based on management's current expectations regarding economic,
legislative, and regulatory issues that may impact Bancorp's
earnings in future periods. Forward-looking statements can be
identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to
historical or current facts. They often include the words
“believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate” or words of similar
meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,”
“should,” “could” or “may.” Factors that could cause future results
to vary materially from current management expectations include,
but are not limited to, general economic conditions and the
economic uncertainty in the United States and abroad, including
economic or other disruptions to financial markets caused by acts
of terrorism, war or other conflicts such as Russia's military
action in Ukraine and more recently between Israel and Hamas,
impacts from inflation, supply chain disruptions, changes in
interest rates (including the actions taken by the Federal Reserve
to control inflation), California's unemployment rate, deposit
flows, real estate values, and expected future cash flows on loans
and securities; the impact of adverse developments at other banks,
including bank failures, that impact general sentiment regarding
the stability and liquidity of banks; costs or effects of
acquisitions; competition; changes in accounting principles,
policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulation;
natural disasters (such as wildfires and earthquakes in our area);
adverse weather conditions; interruptions of utility service in our
markets for sustained periods; and other economic, competitive,
governmental, regulatory and technological factors (including
external fraud and cybersecurity threats) affecting our operations,
pricing, products and services; and successful integration of
acquisitions. These and other important factors are detailed in
various securities law filings made periodically by Bancorp, copies
of which are available from Bancorp without charge. Bancorp
undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any
revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to
reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press
release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
(BMRC-ER)
BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Three months ended
Years ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts;
unaudited)
December 31, 2023
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
Selected operating data and performance
ratios:
Net income
$
610
$
5,295
$
19,895
$
46,586
Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.04
$
0.33
$
1.24
$
2.92
Return on average assets
0.06
%
0.52
%
0.49
%
1.08
%
Return on average equity
0.57
%
4.94
%
4.69
%
11.16
%
Efficiency ratio
91.94
%
72.96
%
73.76
%
54.39
%
Tax-equivalent net interest margin
2.53
%
2.48
%
2.63
%
3.11
%
Cost of deposits
1.15
%
0.94
%
0.74
%
0.06
%
Net charge-offs (recoveries)
$
387
$
(3
)
$
386
$
(23
)
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average
loans
0.02
%
NM
0.02
%
NM
(in thousands; unaudited)
December 31, 2023
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Selected financial condition
data:
Total assets
$
3,803,903
$
4,035,549
$
4,147,464
Loans:
Commercial and industrial
$
153,750
$
174,096
$
173,547
Real estate:
Commercial owner-occupied
333,181
346,307
354,877
Commercial non--owner occupied
1,219,385
1,190,813
1,191,889
Construction
99,164
109,305
114,373
Home equity
82,087
83,267
88,748
Other residential
118,508
116,674
112,123
Installment and other consumer loans
67,645
66,480
56,989
Total loans
$
2,073,720
$
2,086,942
$
2,092,546
Non-accrual loans: 1
Commercial and industrial
$
4,008
$
—
$
—
Real estate:
Commercial owner-occupied
434
4,281
1,563
Commercial non-owner occupied
3,081
901
—
Home equity
469
490
778
Installment and other consumer loans
—
—
91
Total non-accrual loans
$
7,992
$
5,672
$
2,432
Classified loans (graded substandard and
doubtful)
$
32,324
$
39,697
$
28,109
Classified loans as a percentage of total
loans
1.56
%
1.90
%
1.34
%
Total accruing loans 30-89 days past
due
$
1,017
$
2,216
$
664
Allowance for credit losses to total
loans
1.21
%
1.16
%
1.10
%
Allowance for credit losses to non-accrual
loans
3.15x
4.28x
9.45x
Non-accrual loans to total loans
0.39
%
0.27
%
0.12
%
Total deposits
$
3,290,075
$
3,443,684
$
3,573,348
Loan-to-deposit ratio
63.03
%
60.60
%
58.56
%
Stockholders' equity
$
439,062
$
418,618
$
412,092
Book value per share
$
27.17
$
25.94
$
25.71
Tangible common equity to tangible assets-
Bank
9.53
%
8.34
%
8.10
%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets-
Bancorp
9.73
%
8.63
%
8.21
%
Total risk-based capital ratio - Bank
16.62
%
16.13
%
15.73
%
Total risk-based capital ratio -
Bancorp
16.89
%
16.56
%
15.90
%
Full-time equivalent employees
329
334
313
1 There were no non-performing loans over
90 days past due and accruing interest as of December 31, 2023,
September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
NM - Not meaningful.
BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
CONDITION
As of December 31, 2023,
September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022
(in thousands, except share data;
unaudited)
December 31, 2023
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Assets
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted
cash
$
30,453
$
123,132
$
45,424
Investment securities:
Held-to-maturity (at amortized cost, net
of zero allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2023, September
30, 2023, and December 31, 2022 )
925,198
935,142
972,207
Available-for-sale (at fair value;
amortized cost of $613,479, $755,038 and $892,605 at December 31,
2023, September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; net
of zero allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2023, September
30, 2023 and December 31, 2022)
552,028
658,815
802,096
Total investment securities
1,477,226
1,593,957
1,774,303
Loans, at amortized cost
2,073,720
2,086,942
2,092,546
Allowance for credit losses on loans
(25,172
)
(24,260
)
(22,983
)
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses
on loans
2,048,548
2,062,682
2,069,563
Goodwill
72,754
72,754
72,754
Bank-owned life insurance
68,102
67,738
67,066
Operating lease right-of-use assets
20,316
21,589
24,821
Bank premises and equipment, net
7,792
8,174
8,134
Core deposit intangible, net
3,766
4,096
5,116
Other real estate owned
—
—
455
Interest receivable and other assets
74,946
81,427
79,828
Total assets
$
3,803,903
$
4,035,549
$
4,147,464
Liabilities and Stockholders'
Equity
Liabilities
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing
$
1,441,987
$
1,642,244
$
1,839,114
Interest bearing:
Transaction accounts
225,040
221,128
287,651
Savings accounts
233,298
257,754
338,163
Money market accounts
1,138,433
1,090,181
989,390
Time accounts
251,317
232,377
119,030
Total deposits
3,290,075
3,443,684
3,573,348
Borrowings and other obligations
26,298
120,335
112,439
Operating lease liabilities
22,906
24,040
26,639
Interest payable and other liabilities
25,562
28,872
22,946
Total liabilities
3,364,841
3,616,931
3,735,372
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, no par value; authorized
- 5,000,000 shares, none issued
—
—
—
Common stock, no par value; authorized -
30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding - 16,158,413, 16,139,321
and 16,029,138 at December 31, 2023, September 30, 2023 and
December 31, 2022, respectively
217,498
217,202
215,057
Retained earnings
274,570
277,996
270,781
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net
of tax
(53,006
)
(76,580
)
(73,746
)
Total stockholders' equity
439,062
418,618
412,092
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity
$
3,803,903
$
4,035,549
$
4,147,464
BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Three months ended
Years ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts;
unaudited)
December 31, 2023
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
Interest income
Interest and fees on loans
$
24,964
$
24,704
$
23,500
$
98,505
$
93,868
Interest on investment securities
9,289
9,345
10,126
38,660
34,766
Interest on federal funds sold and due
from banks
1,170
1,055
575
2,329
1,407
Total interest income
35,423
35,104
34,201
139,494
130,041
Interest expense
Interest on interest-bearing transaction
accounts
278
270
191
1,036
421
Interest on savings accounts
322
229
32
867
125
Interest on money market accounts
7,188
5,988
405
18,553
1,589
Interest on time accounts
1,991
1,555
114
4,715
323
Interest on borrowings and other
obligations
1,380
2,593
89
11,562
91
Total interest expense
11,159
10,635
831
36,733
2,549
Net interest income
24,264
24,469
33,370
102,761
127,492
Provision for (reversal of) credit losses
on loans
1,300
425
—
2,575
(63
)
Reversal of credit losses on unfunded loan
commitments
—
—
—
(342
)
(318
)
Net interest income after provision for
(reversal of) credit losses
22,964
24,044
33,370
100,528
127,873
Non-interest income
Wealth Management and Trust Services
560
515
490
2,145
2,227
Service charges on deposit accounts
522
508
519
2,083
2,007
Debit card interchange fees, net
373
456
513
1,831
2,051
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance,
net
364
371
296
1,802
1,229
Dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank
stock
349
324
297
1,265
1,056
Merchant interchange fees, net
119
117
119
496
549
(Losses) gains on investment securities,
net
(5,907
)
14
—
(5,893
)
(63
)
Other income
337
293
353
1,260
1,849
Total non-interest income
(3,283
)
2,598
2,587
4,989
10,905
Non-interest expense
Salaries and employee benefits
10,361
10,741
9,600
43,448
42,046
Occupancy and equipment
1,939
1,973
2,084
8,306
7,823
Data processing
1,081
1,009
1,080
4,057
4,649
Professional services
921
757
985
3,598
3,299
Deposit network fees
940
1,227
105
2,783
258
Depreciation and amortization
393
423
581
2,098
1,840
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
insurance
454
469
293
1,878
1,179
Information technology
431
411
678
1,569
2,197
Amortization of core deposit
intangible
330
335
365
1,350
1,489
Directors' expense
319
272
269
1,212
1,107
Charitable contributions
10
20
104
717
709
Other real estate owned
—
—
4
48
359
Other expense
2,110
2,110
2,162
8,417
8,314
Total non-interest expense
19,289
19,747
18,310
79,481
75,269
Income before provision for income
taxes
392
6,895
17,647
26,036
63,509
Provision for income taxes
(218
)
1,600
4,766
6,141
16,923
Net income
$
610
$
5,295
$
12,881
$
19,895
$
46,586
Net income per common share:
Basic
$
0.04
$
0.33
$
0.81
$
1.24
$
2.93
Diluted
$
0.04
$
0.33
$
0.81
$
1.24
$
2.92
Weighted average shares:
Basic
16,040
16,028
15,948
16,012
15,921
Diluted
16,052
16,036
16,001
16,026
15,969
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income
$
610
$
5,295
$
12,881
$
19,895
$
46,586
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in net unrealized gains or losses
on available-for-sale securities
28,865
(13,792
)
8,474
20,358
(88,620
)
Reclassification adjustment for losses
(gains) on available-for-sale securities included in net income
5,907
2,793
—
8,700
63
Reclassification adjustment for gains or
losses for fair value hedges
(1,726
)
367
—
(1,359
)
—
Net unrealized losses on securities
transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity
—
—
—
—
(14,847
)
Amortization of net unrealized losses on
securities transferred from available-for-sale to
held-to-maturity
418
411
454
1,743
1,580
Other comprehensive income (loss), before
tax
33,464
(10,221
)
8,928
29,442
(101,824
)
Deferred tax expense (benefit)
9,890
(3,021
)
2,639
8,702
(30,102
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of
tax
23,574
(7,200
)
6,289
20,740
(71,722
)
Total comprehensive income
(loss)
$
24,184
$
(1,905
)
$
19,170
$
40,635
$
(25,136
)
BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
AVERAGE STATEMENTS OF
CONDITION AND ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME
Three months ended
Three months ended
Three months ended
December 31, 2023
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Interest
Interest
Interest
Average
Income/
Yield/
Average
Income/
Yield/
Average
Income/
Yield/
(dollars in thousands; unaudited)
Balance
Expense
Rate
Balance
Expense
Rate
Balance
Expense
Rate
Assets
Interest-earning deposits with banks 1
$
84,864
$
1,170
5.40
%
$
76,896
$
1,055
5.37
%
$
61,878
$
575
3.64
%
Investment securities 2, 3
1,625,084
9,368
2.31
%
1,721,367
9,436
2.19
%
1,873,028
10,319
2.20
%
Loans 1, 3, 4
2,072,654
25,081
4.73
%
2,096,814
24,823
4.63
%
2,113,201
23,670
4.38
%
Total interest-earning assets 1
3,782,602
35,619
3.68
%
3,895,077
35,314
3.55
%
4,048,107
34,564
3.34
%
Cash and non-interest-bearing due from
banks
35,572
37,964
44,480
Bank premises and equipment, net
8,027
8,428
7,933
Interest receivable and other assets,
net
128,587
134,075
125,483
Total assets
$
3,954,788
$
4,075,544
$
4,226,003
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Interest-bearing transaction accounts
$
228,168
$
278
0.48
%
$
230,085
$
270
0.47
%
$
290,064
$
191
0.26
%
Savings accounts
245,712
322
0.52
%
266,770
229
0.34
%
338,760
32
0.04
%
Money market accounts
1,105,286
7,188
2.58
%
1,046,011
5,988
2.27
%
1,036,932
405
0.15
%
Time accounts, including CDARS
244,661
1,991
3.23
%
217,467
1,555
2.84
%
127,906
114
0.35
%
Borrowings and other obligations 1
104,855
1,380
5.15
%
188,415
2,593
5.39
%
8,014
89
4.34
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
1,928,682
11,159
2.30
%
1,948,748
10,635
2.17
%
1,801,676
831
0.18
%
Demand accounts
1,556,437
1,649,691
1,975,390
Interest payable and other liabilities
48,322
52,067
48,592
Stockholders' equity
421,347
425,038
400,345
Total liabilities & stockholders'
equity
$
3,954,788
$
4,075,544
$
4,226,003
Tax-equivalent net interest income/margin
1
$
24,460
2.53
%
$
24,679
2.48
%
$
33,733
3.26
%
Reported net interest income/margin 1
$
24,264
2.51
%
$
24,469
2.46
%
$
33,370
3.23
%
Tax-equivalent net interest rate
spread
1.38
%
1.38
%
3.16
%
Year ended
Year ended
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
Interest
Interest
Average
Income/
Yield/
Average
Income/
Yield/
(dollars in thousands; unaudited)
Balance
Expense
Rate
Balance
Expense
Rate
Assets
Interest-earning deposits with banks 1
$
42,864
$
2,329
5.36
%
$
120,395
$
1,407
1.15
%
Investment securities 2, 3
1,753,708
39,100
2.23
%
1,796,628
35,534
1.98
%
Loans 1, 3, 4
2,099,719
99,018
4.65
%
2,175,259
94,614
4.29
%
Total interest-earning assets 1
3,896,291
140,447
3.56
%
4,092,282
131,555
3.17
%
Cash and non-interest-bearing due from
banks
37,868
53,534
Bank premises and equipment, net
8,348
7,400
Interest receivable and other assets,
net
135,200
151,295
Total assets
$
4,077,707
$
4,304,511
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Interest-bearing transaction accounts
$
240,524
$
1,036
0.43
%
$
294,682
$
421
0.14
%
Savings accounts
281,611
867
0.31
%
341,710
125
0.04
%
Money market accounts
1,013,620
18,553
1.83
%
1,065,104
1,589
0.15
%
Time accounts, including CDARS
191,056
4,715
2.47
%
140,547
323
0.23
%
Borrowings and other obligations 1, 6
221,623
11,562
5.15
%
2,295
91
3.90
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
1,948,434
36,733
1.89
%
1,844,338
2,549
0.14
%
Demand accounts
1,656,047
1,993,373
Interest payable and other liabilities
49,442
49,456
Stockholders' equity
423,784
417,344
Total liabilities & stockholders'
equity
$
4,077,707
$
4,304,511
Tax-equivalent net interest income/margin
1
$
103,714
2.63
%
$
129,006
3.11
%
Reported net interest income/margin 1
$
102,761
2.60
%
$
127,492
3.07
%
Tax-equivalent net interest rate
spread
1.67
%
3.03
%
1 Interest income/expense is divided by
actual number of days in the period times 360 days to correspond to
stated interest rate terms, where applicable.
2 Yields on available-for-sale securities
are calculated based on amortized cost balances rather than fair
value, as changes in fair value are reflected as a component of
stockholders' equity. Investment security interest is earned on
30/360 day basis monthly.
3 Yields and interest income on tax-exempt
securities and loans are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis
using the Federal statutory rate of 21 percent in 2023 and
2022.
4 Average balances on loans outstanding
include non-performing loans. The amortized portion of net loan
origination fees is included in interest income on loans,
representing an adjustment to the yield.
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