CVB Financial Corp. Reports Earnings for the Fourth Quarter and the Year Ended 2021

  • Net Earnings of $47.7 million, or $0.35 per share for Fourth Quarter
  • 2021 Net Earnings of $212.5 million, or $1.56 per share
  • Core loan growth of $235.3 million year-over-year
  • Deposit growth of $1.24 billion or 10.6% year-over-year
  • Completion of the acquisition of Suncrest Bank on January 7, 2022

ONTARIO, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:CVBF) and its subsidiary, Citizens Business Bank (the “Company”), announced earnings for the quarter and the year ended December 31, 2021.

CVB Financial Corp. reported net income of $47.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, compared with $49.8 million for the third quarter of 2021 and $50.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020. Diluted earnings per share were $0.35 for the fourth quarter, compared to $0.37 for the prior quarter and $0.37 for the same period last year. The fourth quarter of 2021 did not include a recapture of provision for credit losses, compared to $4.0 million of provision recaptured in the third quarter of 2021. The fourth quarter of 2020 did not include a (recapture of) or provision for credit losses. Net income of $47.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2021 produced an annualized return on average equity (“ROAE”) of 9.05%, an annualized return on average tangible common equity (“ROATCE”) of 13.89%, and an annualized return on average assets (“ROAA”) of 1.18%. Our net interest margin, tax equivalent, (“NIM”) was 2.79% for the fourth quarter of 2021, while our efficiency ratio was 41.80%.

David Brager, President and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens Business Bank, commented, “The Bank delivered another solid quarter and full year of strong earnings. The 2021 earnings represented the highest earnings in the Company’s history. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Citizens Business Bank has maintained its high level of performance and confirmed our position as a safe, sound, and secure financial institution. We were also pleased to complete the acquisition of Suncrest Bank on January 7, 2022 and to welcome Suncrest Bank’s associates, customers and shareholders to Citizens Business Bank. As I look forward to 2022, I believe we remain well positioned to benefit from improving economic conditions and rising interest rates. I want to thank our associates for remaining focused on our customers and our vision, our customers for their loyalty, and our shareholders for their confidence in our Bank.”

INCOME STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

                       
      Three Months Ended   Year Ended December 31,
  December 31,
2021
  September 30,
2021
  December 31,
2020
  2021   2020   2019
        (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)    
Net interest income $ 102,395     $ 103,299     $ 105,853     $ 414,550     $ 416,053     $ 435,772  
Recapture of (provision for) credit losses         4,000             25,500       (23,500 )     (5,000 )
Noninterest income   12,385       10,483       12,925       47,385       49,870       59,042  
Noninterest expense   (47,980 )     (48,099 )     (48,276 )     (189,787 )     (192,903 )     (198,740 )
Income taxes   (19,104 )     (19,930 )     (20,446 )     (85,127 )     (72,361 )     (83,247 )
Net earnings $ 47,696     $ 49,753     $ 50,056     $ 212,521     $ 177,159     $ 207,827  
Earnings per common share:                      
Basic $ 0.35     $ 0.37     $ 0.37     $ 1.57     $ 1.30     $ 1.48  
Diluted $ 0.35     $ 0.37     $ 0.37     $ 1.56     $ 1.30     $ 1.48  
                       
NIM   2.79 %     2.89 %     3.33 %     2.97 %     3.59 %     4.36 %
ROAA   1.18 %     1.26 %     1.42 %     1.38 %     1.37 %     1.84 %
ROAE   9.05 %     9.49 %     9.92 %     10.30 %     8.90 %     10.71 %
ROATCE   13.89 %     14.62 %     15.67 %     15.93 %     14.25 %     17.56 %
Efficiency ratio   41.80 %     42.27 %     40.64 %     41.09 %     41.40 %     40.16 %
Noninterest expense to average assets, annualized   1.19 %     1.22 %     1.37 %     1.24 %     1.49 %     1.76 %

Net Interest Income
Net interest income was $102.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. This represented a $904,000, or 0.88%, decrease from the third quarter of 2021, and a $3.5 million, or 3.27%, decrease from the fourth quarter of 2020. Total interest income was $103.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, which was $1.0 million, or 0.97%, lower than the third quarter of 2021 and $5.1 million, or 4.71%, lower than the same period last year. Total interest income and fees on loans for the fourth quarter of 2021 of $84.7 million decreased $3.7 million, or 4.19%, from the third quarter of 2021, and decreased $11.1 million, or 11.54%, from the fourth quarter of 2020.   The decline in interest income and fees on loans was primarily due to lower loan yields resulting from the low interest rate environment. Total investment income of $17.8 million increased $2.8 million, or 18.71%, from the third quarter of 2021 and increased $5.5 million, or 44.82%, from the fourth quarter of 2020. Investment income growth resulted from higher levels of investment securities. Interest expense decreased $112,000 or 8.97%, from the prior quarter and decreased $1.7 million, or 59.30%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2020.   The decrease in interest expense resulted from lower cost of funds, which declined to 3 basis points in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Net interest income before (recapture of) provision for credit losses was $414.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $416.1 million in 2020. Interest income declined by $9.7 million, or 2.26%, as interest income and fees on loans declined by $20.8 million, or 5.51%. Partially offsetting the decrease in loan income was growth in income from investments of $10.2 million, or 20.23% and a decline in interest expense of $8.2 million or 57.43%.

Net Interest Margin

Our net interest margin, tax equivalent, was 2.79% for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to 2.89% for the third quarter of 2021 and 3.33% for the fourth quarter of 2020. The decrease in the net interest margin from the prior quarter was the result of a 10 basis point decrease in earning asset yield, due to a combination of a 14 basis point decline in loan yields and a change in asset mix with loan balances declining to 53.14% of earning assets on average for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to 54.97% for the third quarter of 2021. Interest and fee income from Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans was approximately $4.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to $7.9 million in the third quarter of 2021. The 54 basis point decline in net interest margin, compared to the fourth quarter of 2020 was primarily the result of a 60 basis point decline in earning asset yield. The decrease in earning asset yield was impacted by a change in asset mix with loan balances declining to 53.14% of earning assets on average for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to 65.59% for the fourth quarter of 2020, as well as lower loan and investment yields. The decline in interest rates since the start of the pandemic has had a negative impact on loan yields, which, after excluding discount accretion, nonaccrual interest income and the impact from PPP loans (“core loan yield”), declined by 30 basis points compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. Additionally, interest and fee income from PPP loans declined by $6.3 million from $10.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. Of the $339.7 million quarter-over-quarter increase in earning assets, $733.4 million represented an increase in average investment securities while average loans declined by $82.7 million. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2020, average investments increased by $2.04 billion, while balances at the Federal Reserve grew on average by $512.1 million. Average loans declined by $513.5 million from the fourth quarter of 2020, which included a $778.6 million decrease in PPP loans on average. Total cost of funds declined to 0.03% for the fourth quarter of 2021 from 0.04% for the third quarter of 2021 and 0.09% for the year ago quarter. Noninterest-bearing deposits grew on average by $334.6 million, or 4.19%, from the third quarter of 2021, while interest-bearing deposits and customer repurchase agreements grew on average by $43.1 million during the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to the third quarter of 2021. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2020, our overall cost of funds decreased by 6 basis points, as average noninterest-bearing deposits grew by $1.39 billion, compared to average growth of $355.0 million in interest-bearing deposits. On average, noninterest-bearing deposits were 63.80% of total deposits during the current quarter.

    Three Months Ended
SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS December 31, 2021   September 30, 2021   December 31, 2020
    (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Yield on average investment securities (TE)   1.52 %         1.54 %         1.81 %    
Yield on average loans   4.29 %         4.43 %         4.56 %    
Core Loan Yield [1]   4.08 %         4.14 %         4.38 %    
Yield on average earning assets (TE)   2.82 %         2.92 %         3.41 %    
Cost of funds   0.03 %         0.04 %         0.09 %    
Net interest margin (TE)   2.79 %         2.89 %         3.33 %    
                         

Average Earning Asset Mix
Avg   % of Total   Avg   % of Total   Avg   % of Total
  Total investment securities $ 4,845,498     32.87 %   $ 4,112,147     28.55 %   $ 2,810,205     22.08 %
  Interest-earning deposits with other institutions   2,045,124     13.87 %     2,356,121     16.36 %     1,550,325     12.18 %
  Loans   7,833,741     53.14 %     7,916,443     54.97 %     8,347,260     65.59 %
  Total interest-earning assets   14,742,051         $ 14,402,399           12,725,478      
                         
  [1] Represents yield on average loans excluding the impact of discount accretion, nonaccrual interest income and PPP loans.    

Provision for Credit Losses
No recapture of provision for credit losses was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to a recapture of $4.0 million of provision for credit losses in the third quarter of 2021. A $25.5 million recapture of provision for credit losses was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2021, resulting from improvements in our economic forecast of certain macroeconomic variables. In comparison, $23.5 million in provision for credit losses was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2020 due to the severe economic forecast at that time as a result of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income was $12.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with $10.5 million for the third quarter of 2021 and $12.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. Trust and investment services income increased by $431,000 in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to the third quarter of 2021 and grew by $436,000 year-over-year. Swap fee income decreased $167,000 quarter-over-quarter and declined by $876,000 year-over-year. The fourth quarter of 2021 included $890,000 for recovery of an acquired loan charged off prior to a previous acquisition and a $700,000 net gain on the sale of an OREO property. The fourth quarter of 2020 included a $365,000 net gain on the sale of two OREO properties.

For the year ended December 31, 2021, noninterest income was $47.4 million, compared to $49.9 million for 2020. Swap fee income decreased $4.6 million year-over-year, while Trust and investment services income grew by $1.6 million for 2021 when compared to 2020, and service charges on deposit accounts increased by approximately $590,000 year-over-year. Noninterest income for 2021 also included $1.2 million in net gain on the sale of three OREO properties, while 2020 included $1.7 million net gain on the sale of one of our owned buildings and a $365,000 net gain on the sale of two OREO properties.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $48.0 million, compared to $48.1 million for the third quarter of 2021 and $48.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. Acquisition expense related to the merger of Suncrest Bank was $153,000 for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to $809,000 in the third quarter of 2021. As a percentage of average assets, noninterest expense was 1.19% for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to 1.22% for the third quarter of 2021 and 1.37% for the fourth quarter of 2020.   The efficiency ratio for the fourth quarter of 2021 was 41.80%, compared to 42.27% for the third quarter of 2021 and 40.64% for the fourth quarter of 2020.  

Noninterest expense of $189.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $3.1 million lower than the prior year. The year-over-year decrease of $3.1 million included a $1.9 million decrease in salaries and employee benefits, partially due to a $1.1 million in additional bonus expense for “Thank You Awards” paid to all Bank employees during the third quarter of 2020. The year-over-year decrease also included a $1.5 million decrease in professional services expense, a $1.1 million decrease in CDI amortization, a $1.2 million decrease in OREO expense primarily due to a $700,000 write-down of one OREO property in 2020, and a $1.0 million recapture of provision for unfunded loan commitments recorded in 2021 compared to no recapture of provision in 2020. These decreases were partially offset by a $2.3 million increase in regulatory assessment expense compared to the prior year, resulting from the final application of assessment credits provided by the FDIC at the end of the second quarter of 2020. Additionally, there were $962,000 in acquisition related expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to no merger related expenses for 2020. As a percentage of average assets, noninterest expense was 1.24% for 2021, compared to 1.49% for 2020. The efficiency ratio for the year ended December 31, 2021 was 41.09%, compared to 41.40% for 2020.

Income Taxes

Our effective tax rate for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2021 was 28.6%, compared with 29.0% for the same periods of 2020, respectively.   Our estimated annual effective tax rate can vary depending upon the level of tax-advantaged income as well as available tax credits.

BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS

Assets

The Company reported total assets of $15.88 billion at December 31, 2021. This represented a decrease of $371.9 million, or 1.96%, from total assets of $16.20 billion at September 30, 2021. Interest-earning assets of $14.68 billion at December 31, 2021 decreased $248.4 million, or 1.66%, when compared with $14.93 billion at September 30, 2021. The decrease in interest-earning assets was primarily due to a $759.3 million decrease in interest-earning balance due from the Federal Reserve, partially offset by a $473.9 million increase in investment securities and a $38.2 million increase in total loans.

Total assets at December 31, 2021 increased by $1.46 billion, or 10.16%, from total assets of $14.42 billion at December 31, 2020. Interest-earning assets increased $1.46 billion, or 11.04%, when compared with $13.22 billion at December 31, 2020. The increase in interest-earning assets includes a $2.13 billion increase in investment securities, partially offset by a $461.1 million decrease in total loans and a $193.3 million decrease in interest-earning balances due from the Federal Reserve. The decrease in total loans was due to a $696.4 million decrease in PPP loans with a remaining outstanding balance totaling $186.6 million as of December 31, 2021. Excluding PPP loans, total loans increased by $235.3 million from December 31, 2020.

Investment Securities

Total investment securities were $5.11 billion at December 31, 2021, an increase of $473.9 million, or 10.22%, from $4.64 billion at September 30, 2021 and an increase of $2.13 billion, or 71.61%, from $2.98 billion at December 31, 2020.  

At December 31, 2021, investment securities held-to-maturity (“HTM”) totaled $1.93 billion, an increase of $215.0 million, or 12.57%, from September 30, 2021 and a $1.35 billion increase, or 232.85%, from December 31, 2020.

At December 31, 2021, investment securities available-for-sale (“AFS”) totaled $3.18 billion, inclusive of a pre-tax net unrealized loss of $1.3 million. AFS securities increased by $258.9 million, or 8.85%, from $2.93 billion at September 30, 2021 and increased by $785.0 million, or 32.72%, from December 31, 2020.  

Combined, the AFS and HTM investments in mortgage backed securities (“MBS”) and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMO”) totaled $4.29 billion or approximately 84% of the total investment securities at December 31, 2021. Virtually all of our MBS and CMO are issued or guaranteed by government or government sponsored enterprises, which have the implied guarantee of the U.S. Government. In addition, we had $576.9 million of Government Agency securities (HTM) at December 31, 2021, that represent approximately 11% of the total investment securities.

Our combined AFS and HTM municipal securities totaled $240.5 million as of December 31, 2021, or approximately 5% of our total investment portfolio. These securities are located in 28 states. Our largest concentrations of holdings by state, as a percentage of total municipal bonds, are located in Minnesota at 20.91%, Texas at 10.46%, Massachusetts at 10.40%, Ohio at 8.08%, and Connecticut at 5.79%.

Loans

Total loans and leases, at amortized cost, of $7.89 billion at December 31, 2021 increased by $38.2 million, or 0.49%, from September 30, 2021. After adjusting for seasonality and forgiveness of PPP loans, our loans grew by $75.9 million, or approximately 1%, from the end of the third quarter, or 4% annualized. The $38.2 million increase in total loans included increases of $106.6 million in dairy & livestock and agribusiness loans, $55.0 million in commercial real estate loans, $43.1 million in commercial and industrial loans, $9.3 million in SFR mortgage loans, and $2.6 million in other loans, partially offset by decreases of $144.4 million in PPP loans, $18.9 million in SBA loans, and $15.1 million in construction loans. The majority of the year-end growth in dairy & livestock and agribusiness loans was seasonal.

Total loans and leases, at amortized cost, of $7.89 billion at December 31, 2021 decreased by $461.1 million, or 5.52%, from December 31, 2020. The $461.1 million decrease in total loans included decreases of $696.4 million in PPP loans, $29.9 million in SFR mortgage loans, $22.9 million in construction loans, $15.3 million in SBA loans, and $11.3 million in consumer and other loans. Partially offsetting these declines were increases in commercial real estate loans of $288.2 million and $25.1 million in dairy & livestock and agribusiness loans. Our core loans, excluding PPP loans, grew by $235.3 million, or 3.2%, from the end of the fourth quarter of 2020.  

Asset Quality

During the fourth quarter of 2021, we experienced credit charge-offs of $375,000 and total recoveries of $30,000, resulting in net charge-offs of $345,000. The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) totaled $65.0 million at December 31, 2021, compared to $65.4 million at September 30, 2021 and $93.7 million at December 31, 2020. The allowance for credit losses was decreased by $25.5 million in 2021, due to the improved outlook in our forecast of certain macroeconomic variables that were influenced by the economic impact of the pandemic and government stimulus, and by $3.2 million in year-to-date net charge-offs. At December 31, 2021, ACL as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding was 0.82%. This compares to 0.83% and 1.12% at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. When PPP loans are excluded, the ACL as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding was 0.84% at December 31, 2021, compared to 0.87% at September 30, 2021 and 1.25% at December 31, 2020.

Nonperforming loans, defined as nonaccrual loans and loans 90 days past due accruing interest plus nonperforming TDR loans, and nonperforming assets, defined as nonaccrual loans and loans 90 days past due accruing interest plus OREO, are highlighted below.

Nonperforming Assets and Delinquency Trends December 31,   September 30,   December 31,
  2021   2021   2020
Nonperforming loans          
Commercial real estate $ 3,607     $ 4,073     $ 7,563  
SBA   1,034       1,513       2,273  
Commercial and industrial   1,714       2,038       3,129  
Dairy & livestock and agribusiness         118       785  
SFR mortgage   380       399       430  
Consumer and other loans   158       305       167  
Total $ 6,893     $ 8,446     $ 14,347  
% of Total loans   0.09 %     0.11 %     0.17 %
           
OREO          
Commercial real estate $     $     $ 1,575  
SFR mortgage               1,817  
Total $     $     $ 3,392  
           
Total nonperforming assets $ 6,893     $ 8,446     $ 17,739  
% of Nonperforming assets to total assets   0.04 %     0.05 %     0.12 %
           
Past due 30-89 days          
Commercial real estate $ 438     $     $  
SBA   979             1,965  
Commercial and industrial         122       1,101  
Dairy & livestock and agribusiness         1,000        
SFR mortgage   1,040              
Total $ 2,457     $ 1,122     $ 3,066  
% of Total loans   0.03 %     0.01 %     0.04 %
           
Classified Loans $ 56,102     $ 49,755     $ 78,819  

Classified loans are loans that are graded “substandard” or worse. Classified loans increased $6.3 million quarter-over-quarter and included a $10.8 million increase in classified commercial real estate loans, partially offset by a $1.7 million decrease in classified commercial and industrial loans and a $2.1 million decrease in classified dairy & livestock and agribusiness loans.

Deposits & Customer Repurchase Agreements

Deposits of $12.98 billion and customer repurchase agreements of $642.4 million totaled $13.62 billion at December 31, 2021. This represented an increase of $29.0 million, or 0.21%, when compared with $13.59 billion at September 30, 2021. Total deposits and customer repurchase agreements increased $1.44 billion, or 11.85% when compared with $12.18 billion at December 31, 2020.

Noninterest-bearing deposits were $8.10 billion at December 31, 2021, a decrease of $206.7 million, or 2.49%, when compared to $8.31 billion at September 30, 2021 and an increase of $648.7 million, or 8.70%, when compared to $7.46 billion at December 31, 2020. At December 31, 2021, noninterest-bearing deposits were 62.45% of total deposits, compared to 64.27% at September 30, 2021 and 63.52% at December 31, 2020.

Capital

The Company’s total equity was $2.08 billion at December 31, 2021. This represented an increase of $73.5 million from total equity of $2.01 billion at December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily due to net earnings of $212.5 million, partially offset by $97.8 million in cash dividends and a $39.3 million decrease in other comprehensive income from the tax effected impact of the decline in market value of available-for-sale securities. During the third quarter of 2021, we repurchased 390,336 shares of common stock for $7.4 million, or an average repurchase price of $18.97. Our tangible book value per share at December 31, 2021 was $10.27.

Our capital ratios under the revised capital framework referred to as Basel III remain well-above regulatory standards.

        CVB Financial Corp. Consolidated
Capital Ratios   Minimum Required Plus
Capital Conservation Buffer
  December 31,
2021
  September 30,
2021
  December 31,
2020
                 
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio   4.0%   9.2%   9.2%   9.9%
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio   7.0%   14.9%   14.9%   14.8%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio   8.5%   14.9%   14.9%   15.1%
Total risk-based capital ratio   10.5%   15.6%   15.7%   16.2%

CitizensTrust

As of December 31, 2021 CitizensTrust had approximately $3.45 billion in assets under management and administration, including $2.50 billion in assets under management. Revenues were $3.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2021 and $11.6 million for 2021, compared to $2.7 million and $10.0 million, respectively, for the same periods of 2020. CitizensTrust provides trust, investment and brokerage related services, as well as financial, estate and business succession planning.

Merger Update

On January 7, 2022, the Company completed the previously announced merger (the “Merger”) transaction whereby Suncrest Bank (“Suncrest”) merged with and into the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Citizens Business Bank (“Citizens”), in accordance with the terms and conditions of that certain Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger (“Merger Agreement”), dated as of July 27, 2021, by and among the Company, Citizens and Suncrest, in a stock and cash transaction valued at approximately $237 million in aggregate, or $18.63 per Suncrest share based on CVB Financial Corp.’s closing stock price of $22.87 on January 7, 2022. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Company issued approximately 8.6 million shares of Company common stock and approximately $39.6 million in aggregate cash consideration, including cash paid out in settlement of outstanding incentive stock option awards at Suncrest.

Suncrest Bank, headquartered in Visalia, California, had approximately $1.4 billion in total assets, $0.8 billion in net loans, $1.2 billion in total deposits and $179.0 million in total equity as of December 31, 2021. Tangible book value per share was $11.16 at December 31, 2021. Suncrest’s seven branch locations and two loan production offices in California’s Central Valley and the Sacramento area opened as Citizens Business Bank locations on January 10, 2022.

Corporate Overview

CVB Financial Corp. (“CVBF”) is the holding company for Citizens Business Bank. CVBF is one of the 10 largest bank holding companies headquartered in California with over $16 billion in total assets. Citizens Business Bank is consistently recognized as one of the top performing banks in the nation and offers a wide array of banking, lending and investing services with more than 60 banking centers and 3 trust office locations serving the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, Orange County San Diego County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and Central California.

Shares of CVB Financial Corp. common stock are listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “CVBF”. For investor information on CVB Financial Corp., visit our Citizens Business Bank website at www.cbbank.com and click on the “Investors” tab.

Conference Call

Management will hold a conference call at 7:30 a.m. PST/10:30 a.m. EST on Thursday, January 27, 2022 to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter and year ended 2021 financial results.

To listen to the conference call, please dial (833) 301-1161, participant passcode 5190385. A taped replay will be made available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call and will remain available through February 3, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. PST/9:00 a.m. EST. To access the replay, please dial (855) 859-2056, participant passcode 5190385.

The conference call will also be simultaneously webcast over the Internet; please visit our Citizens Business Bank website at www.cbbank.com and click on the “Investors” tab to access the call from the site. Please access the website 15 minutes prior to the call to download any necessary audio software. This webcast will be recorded and available for replay on the Company’s website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the conference call, and will be available on the website for approximately 12 months.

Safe Harbor  
Certain statements set forth herein constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “will likely result”, “aims”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “could”, “estimates”, “expects”, “hopes”, “intends”, “may”, “plans”, “projects”, “seeks”, “should”, “will,” “strategy”, “possibility”, and variations of these words and similar expressions help to identify these forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those projected. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company including, without limitation, plans, strategies and goals, and statements about the Company’s outlook regarding revenue and asset growth, financial performance and profitability, loan and deposit growth, yields and returns, loan diversification and credit management, stockholder value creation, tax rates, and the impact of acquisitions we have made or may make. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of the Company, and there can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be the same as those anticipated by management. The Company cautions readers that a number of important factors in addition to those set forth below could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, such forward-looking statements.

Given the ongoing and dynamic nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ultimate extent of the impacts on our business, financial position, results of operations, liquidity, workforce, operating platform and prospects remain uncertain. In addition, changes to statutes, regulations, or regulatory policies or practices as a result of, or in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, could affect us in substantial and unpredictable ways, including the potential adverse impact of loan modifications and payment deferrals implemented consistent with recent regulatory guidance.

General risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which we conduct business; the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary, and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; inflation/deflation, interest rate, market, and monetary fluctuations; the effect of acquisitions we have made or may make, including, without limitation, the failure to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals, the failure to achieve the expected revenue growth and/or expense savings from such acquisitions, and/or the failure to effectively integrate an acquisition target into our operations; the timely development of competitive new products and services and the acceptance of these products and services by new and existing customers; the impact of changes in financial services policies, laws, and regulations, including those concerning taxes, banking, securities, and insurance, and the application thereof by regulatory bodies; the effectiveness of our risk management framework and quantitative models; changes in the level of our nonperforming assets and charge-offs; the transition away from USD LIBOR and uncertainties regarding potential alternative reference rates, including SOFR; the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices or accounting standards, as may be adopted from time-to-time by bank regulatory agencies, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other accounting standards setters, including ASU 2016-13 (Topic 326), “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” commonly referenced as the CECL model, which has changed how we estimate credit losses and may further increase the required level of our allowance for credit losses in future periods; possible credit related impairments of securities held by us; possible impairment charges to goodwill; changes in consumer spending, borrowing, and savings habits; the effects of our lack of a diversified loan portfolio, including the risks of geographic and industry concentrations; periodic fluctuations in commercial or residential real estate prices or values; our ability to attract deposits and other sources of liquidity; the possibility that we may reduce or discontinue the payments of dividends on our common stock; changes in the financial performance and/or condition of our borrowers; changes in the competitive environment among financial and bank holding companies and other financial service providers; technological changes in banking and financial services; geopolitical conditions, including acts or threats of terrorism, actions taken by the United States or other governments in response to acts or threats of terrorism, and/or military conflicts, which could impact business and economic conditions in the United States and abroad; catastrophic events or natural disasters, including earthquakes, drought, climate change or extreme weather events that may affect our assets, communications or computer services, customers, employees or third party vendors; public health crises and pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and their effects on the economic and business environments in which we operate, including on our credit quality and business operations, as well as the impact on general economic and financial market conditions; cybersecurity threats and the cost of defending against them, including the costs of compliance with potential legislation to combat cybersecurity at a state, national, or global level; our ability to recruit and retain key executives, board members and other employees, and changes in employment laws and regulations; unanticipated regulatory or legal proceedings; and our ability to manage the risks involved in the foregoing. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are discussed in the Company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and available at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov).

The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements, except as required by law. Any statements about future operating results, such as those concerning accretion and dilution to the Company’s earnings or shareholders, are for illustrative purposes only, are not forecasts, and actual results may differ.


Non-GAAP Financial Measures

— Certain financial information provided in this presentation has not been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and is presented on a non-GAAP basis. Investors and analysts should refer to the reconciliations included in this presentation and should consider the Company’s non-GAAP measures in addition to, not as a substitute for or as superior to, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. These measures may or may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
            
    December 31,   September 30,   December 31,
      2021       2021       2020  
Assets            
Cash and due from banks   $ 90,012     $ 159,563     $ 122,305  
Interest-earning balances due from Federal Reserve     1,642,536       2,401,800       1,835,855  
Total cash and cash equivalents     1,732,548       2,561,363       1,958,160  
Interest-earning balances due from depository institutions     25,999       27,260       43,563  
Investment securities available-for-sale     3,183,923       2,925,060       2,398,923  
Investment securities held-to-maturity     1,925,970       1,710,938       578,626  
Total investment securities     5,109,893       4,635,998       2,977,549  
Investment in stock of Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)     17,688       17,688       17,688  
Loans and lease finance receivables     7,887,713       7,849,520       8,348,808  
Allowance for credit losses     (65,019 )     (65,364 )     (93,692 )
   Net loans and lease finance receivables     7,822,694       7,784,156       8,255,116  
Premises and equipment, net     49,096       49,812       51,144  
Bank owned life insurance (BOLI)     251,570       251,781       226,818  
Intangibles     25,394       27,286       33,634  
Goodwill     663,707       663,707       663,707  
Other assets     185,108       182,547       191,935  
      Total assets   $ 15,883,697     $ 16,201,598     $ 14,419,314  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity            
Liabilities:            
Deposits:            
Noninterest-bearing   $ 8,104,056     $ 8,310,709     $ 7,455,387  
Investment checking     655,333       594,347       517,976  
Savings and money market     3,889,371       3,680,721       3,361,444  
Time deposits     327,682       344,439       401,694  
 Total deposits     12,976,442       12,930,216       11,736,501  
Customer repurchase agreements     642,388       659,579       439,406  
Other borrowings     2,281             5,000  
Junior subordinated debentures                 25,774  
Payable for securities purchased     50,340       421,751       60,113  
Other liabilities     130,743       126,132       144,530  
   Total liabilities     13,802,194       14,137,678       12,411,324  
Stockholders’ Equity            
Stockholders’ equity     2,085,471       2,060,842       1,972,641  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax     (3,968 )     3,078       35,349  
   Total stockholders’ equity     2,081,503       2,063,920       2,007,990  
      Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 15,883,697     $ 16,201,598     $ 14,419,314  
             

CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
                     
                     
    Three Months Ended    Year Ended
    December 31,
2021
  September 30,
2021
  December 31,
2020
    2021       2020  
Assets                    
Cash and due from banks   $ 159,086     $ 156,575     $ 181,117     $ 155,926     $ 161,223  
Interest-earning balances due from Federal Reserve     2,018,516       2,328,745       1,506,385       1,922,513       1,065,039  
Total cash and cash equivalents     2,177,602       2,485,320       1,687,502       2,078,439       1,226,262  
Interest-earning balances due from depository institutions     26,608       27,376       43,940       30,696       33,775  
Investment securities available-for-sale     3,034,487       2,942,255       2,242,017       2,849,905       1,892,074  
Investment securities held-to-maturity     1,811,011       1,169,892       568,188       1,208,554       611,946  
Total investment securities     4,845,498       4,112,147       2,810,205       4,058,459       2,504,020  
Investment in stock of FHLB     17,688       17,688       17,688       17,688       17,688  
Loans and lease finance receivables     7,833,741       7,916,443       8,347,260       8,065,877       8,066,483  
Allowance for credit losses     (65,304 )     (69,309 )     (93,799 )     (74,871 )     (85,362 )
   Net loans and lease finance receivables     7,768,437       7,847,134       8,253,461       7,991,006       7,981,121  
Premises and equipment, net     49,711       50,105       51,501       50,188       52,487  
Bank owned life insurance (BOLI)     252,210       251,099       228,753       242,432       226,848  
Intangibles     26,216       28,240       34,711       29,328       38,203  
Goodwill     663,707       663,707       663,707       663,707       663,707  
Other assets     184,258       190,445       193,398       188,578       185,702  
      Total assets   $ 16,011,935     $ 15,673,261     $ 13,984,866     $ 15,350,521     $ 12,929,813  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                    
Liabilities:                    
Deposits:                    
Noninterest-bearing   $ 8,326,073     $ 7,991,462     $ 6,932,797     $ 7,817,627     $ 6,281,989  
Interest-bearing     4,723,759       4,704,976       4,368,786       4,625,045       3,976,568  
   Total deposits     13,049,832       12,696,438       11,301,583       12,442,672       10,258,557  
Customer repurchase agreements     660,734       636,393       494,410       610,479       479,956  
Other borrowings     81       4       8,181       2,008       5,674  
Junior subordinated debentures                 25,774       11,581       25,774  
Payable for securities purchased     103,635       151,866       19,162       111,152       44,966  
Other liabilities     106,907       108,322       128,116       109,269       123,222  
     Total liabilities     13,921,189       13,593,023       11,977,226       13,287,161       10,938,149  
Stockholders’ Equity                    
Stockholders’ equity     2,087,716       2,067,072       1,971,726       2,048,876       1,960,459  
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax     3,030       13,166       35,914       14,484       31,205  
     Total stockholders’ equity     2,090,746       2,080,238       2,007,640       2,063,360       1,991,664  
        Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 16,011,935     $ 15,673,261     $ 13,984,866     $ 15,350,521     $ 12,929,813  
                     

CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                     
                     
    Three Months Ended    Year Ended
    December 31,

2021
  September 30,

2021
  December 31,
2020
    2021       2020  
Interest income:                    
Loans and leases, including fees   $ 84,683     $ 88,390     $ 95,733     $ 356,594     $ 377,402  
Investment securities:                    
Investment securities available-for-sale     9,891       9,813       9,107       38,273       36,052  
Investment securities held-to-maturity     7,917       5,188       3,190       22,175       14,223  
Total investment income     17,808       15,001       12,297       60,448       50,275  
Dividends from FHLB stock     261       258       217       1,019       978  
Interest-earning deposits with other institutions     779       898       397       2,569       1,682  
Total interest income     103,531       104,547       108,644       420,630       430,337  
Interest expense:                    
Deposits     996       1,113       2,525       5,346       12,602  
Borrowings and junior subordinated debentures     140       135       266       734       1,682  
Total interest expense     1,136       1,248       2,791       6,080       14,284  
Net interest income before (recapture of) provision for credit losses     102,395       103,299       105,853       414,550       416,053  
(Recapture of) provision for credit losses           (4,000 )           (25,500 )     23,500  
Net interest income after (recapture of) provision for credit losses     102,395       107,299       105,853       440,050       392,553  
Noninterest income:                    
Service charges on deposit accounts     4,485       4,513       4,006       17,152       16,561  
Trust and investment services     3,112       2,681       2,676       11,571       9,978  
Gain on OREO, net     700             365       1,177       388  
Gain on sale of building, net                             1,680  
Other     4,088       3,289       5,878       17,485       21,263  
Total noninterest income     12,385       10,483       12,925       47,385       49,870  
Noninterest expense:                    
Salaries and employee benefits     29,588       29,741       29,142       117,871       119,759  
Occupancy and equipment     4,822       5,122       5,479       19,756       20,622  
Professional services     1,925       1,626       2,817       7,967       9,460  
Computer software expense     3,063       3,020       2,895       11,584       11,302  
Marketing and promotion     1,242       857       950       4,623       4,488  
Amortization of intangible assets     1,892       2,014       2,170       8,240       9,352  
(Recapture of) provision for unfunded loan commitments                       (1,000 )      
Acquisition related expenses     153       809             962        
Other     5,295       4,910       4,823       19,784       17,920  
Total noninterest expense     47,980       48,099       48,276       189,787       192,903  
Earnings before income taxes     66,800       69,683       70,502       297,648       249,520  
Income taxes     19,104       19,930       20,446       85,127       72,361  
Net earnings   $ 47,696     $ 49,753     $ 50,056     $ 212,521     $ 177,159  
                     
Basic earnings per common share   $ 0.35     $ 0.37     $ 0.37     $ 1.57     $ 1.30  
Diluted earnings per common share   $ 0.35     $ 0.37     $ 0.37     $ 1.56     $ 1.30  
Cash dividends declared per common share   $ 0.18     $ 0.18     $ 0.18     $ 0.72     $ 0.72  
                     

CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                     
    Three Months Ended   Year Ended


    December 31,
2021
  September 30,
2021
  December 31,
2020
    2021       2020  
Interest income – tax equivalent (TE)   $ 103,795     $ 104,812     $ 108,959     $ 421,704     $ 431,691  
Interest expense     1,136       1,248       2,791       6,080       14,284  
Net interest income – (TE)   $ 102,659     $ 103,564     $ 106,168     $ 415,624     $ 417,407  
                     
Return on average assets, annualized     1.18 %     1.26 %     1.42 %     1.38 %     1.37 %
Return on average equity, annualized     9.05 %     9.49 %     9.92 %     10.30 %     8.90 %
Efficiency ratio [1]     41.80 %     42.27 %     40.64 %     41.09 %     41.40 %
Noninterest expense to average assets, annualized     1.19 %     1.22 %     1.37 %     1.24 %     1.49 %
Yield on average loans     4.29 %     4.43 %     4.56 %     4.42 %     4.68 %
Yield on average earning assets (TE)     2.82 %     2.92 %     3.41 %     3.02 %     3.71 %
Cost of deposits     0.03 %     0.03 %     0.09 %     0.04 %     0.12 %
Cost of deposits and customer repurchase agreements     0.03 %     0.04 %     0.09 %     0.05 %     0.13 %
Cost of funds     0.03 %     0.04 %     0.09 %     0.05 %     0.13 %
Net interest margin (TE)     2.79 %     2.89 %     3.33 %     2.97 %     3.59 %
[1] Noninterest expense divided by net interest income before provision for credit losses plus noninterest income.        
                     
Weighted average shares outstanding                    
Basic     134,955,690       135,200,249       135,063,751       135,164,972       136,030,613  
Diluted     135,183,895       135,383,614       135,281,882       135,381,867       136,206,210  
Dividends declared   $ 24,401     $ 24,421     $ 24,413     $ 97,814     $ 97,665  
Dividend payout ratio [2]     51.16 %     49.08 %     48.77 %     46.03 %     55.13 %
[2] Dividends declared on common stock divided by net earnings.        
                     
Number of shares outstanding – (end of period)     135,526,025       135,516,404       135,600,501          
Book value per share   $ 15.36     $ 15.23     $ 14.81          
Tangible book value per share   $ 10.27     $ 10.13     $ 9.67          
                     
    December 31,   September 30,   December 31,        
      2021       2021       2020          
Nonperforming assets:                    
Nonaccrual loans   $ 6,893     $ 8,446     $ 14,347          
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest                          
Troubled debt restructured loans (nonperforming)                          
Other real estate owned (OREO), net                 3,392          
Total nonperforming assets   $ 6,893     $ 8,446     $ 17,739          
Troubled debt restructured performing loans   $ 5,293     $ 7,975     $ 2,159          
                     
Percentage of nonperforming assets to total loans outstanding and OREO     0.09 %     0.11 %     0.21 %        
Percentage of nonperforming assets to total assets     0.04 %     0.05 %     0.12 %        
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming assets     943.26 %     773.90 %     528.17 %        
                     
    Three Months Ended   Year Ended


    December 31,

2021
  September 30,

2021
  December 31,

2020
    2021       2020  
Allowance for credit losses:                    
Beginning balance   $ 65,364     $ 69,342     $ 93,869     $ 93,692     $ 68,660  
Impact of adopting ASU 2016-13                             1,840  
Total charge-offs     (375 )     (11 )     (182 )     (3,371 )     (666 )
Total recoveries on loans previously charged-off     30       33       5       198       358  
Net charge-offs     (345 )     22       (177 )     (3,173 )     (308 )
(Recapture of) provision for credit losses           (4,000 )           (25,500 )     23,500  
Allowance for credit losses at end of period   $ 65,019     $ 65,364     $ 93,692     $ 65,019     $ 93,692  
                     
Net charge-offs to average loans     -0.004 %     0.000 %     -0.002 %     -0.039 %     -0.004 %
                     

CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)
                                     
Allowance for Credit Losses by Loan Type                          
                                     
    December 31, 2021   September 30, 2021   December 31, 2020
    Allowance
For Credit
Losses
  Allowance
as a % of
Total Loans
by Respective
Loan Type
  Allowance
For Credit
Losses
  Allowance
as a % of
Total Loans
by Respective
Loan Type
  Allowance
For Credit
Losses
  Allowance
as a % of
Total Loans
by Respective
Loan Type
                                     
Commercial real estate   $ 50.9     0.9 %     $ 52.3     0.9 %     $ 75.4     1.4 %  
Construction     0.8     1.2 %       1.1     1.4 %       1.9     2.3 %  
SBA     2.7     0.9 %       2.9     1.0 %       3.0     1.0 %  
SBA – PPP                                    
Commercial and industrial     6.7     0.8 %       4.9     0.6 %       7.1     0.9 %  
Dairy & livestock and agribusiness     3.0     0.8 %       3.2     1.1 %       4.0     1.1 %  
Municipal lease finance receivables     0.1     0.2 %       0.1     0.2 %       0.1     0.2 %  
SFR mortgage     0.2     0.1 %       0.2     0.1 %       0.4     0.1 %  
Consumer and other loans     0.6     0.8 %       0.7     1.0 %       1.8     2.1 %  
                                     
Total   $ 65.0     0.8 %     $ 65.4     0.8 %     $ 93.7     1.1 %  
                                     

CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                         
Quarterly Common Stock Price                         
                         
      2021       2020       2019  
Quarter End   High   Low   High   Low   High   Low
March 31,   $ 25.00     $ 19.15     $ 22.01     $ 14.92     $ 23.18     $ 19.94  
June 30,   $ 22.98     $ 20.50     $ 22.22     $ 15.97     $ 22.22     $ 20.40  
September 30,   $ 20.86     $ 18.72     $ 19.87     $ 15.57     $ 22.23     $ 20.00  
December 31,   $ 21.85     $ 19.00     $ 21.34     $ 16.26     $ 22.18     $ 19.83  
                         
Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Earnings                         
                         
        Q4   Q3   Q2   Q1   Q4
          2021       2021       2021       2021       2020  
Interest income                        
Loans and leases, including fees       $ 84,683     $ 88,390     $ 91,726     $ 91,795     $ 95,733  
Investment securities and other         18,848       16,157       15,302       13,729       12,911  
Total interest income         103,531       104,547       107,028       105,524       108,644  
Interest expense                        
Deposits         996       1,113       1,425       1,812       2,525  
Other borrowings         140       135       215       244       266  
Total interest expense         1,136       1,248       1,640       2,056       2,791  
Net interest income before (recapture of) provision for credit losses         102,395       103,299       105,388       103,468       105,853  
(Recapture of) provision for credit losses                   (4,000 )     (2,000 )     (19,500 )      
Net interest income after (recapture of) provision for credit losses         102,395       107,299       107,388       122,968       105,853  
                         
Noninterest income         12,385       10,483       10,836       13,681       12,925  
Noninterest expense         47,980       48,099       46,545       47,163       48,276  
Earnings before income taxes         66,800       69,683       71,679       89,486       70,502  
Income taxes         19,104       19,930       20,500       25,593       20,446  
Net earnings       $ 47,696     $ 49,753     $ 51,179     $ 63,893     $ 50,056  
                         
Effective tax rate         28.60 %     28.60 %     28.60 %     28.60 %     29.00 %
                         
Basic earnings per common share     $ 0.35     $ 0.37     $ 0.38     $ 0.47     $ 0.37  
Diluted earnings per common share           $ 0.35     $ 0.37     $ 0.38     $ 0.47     $ 0.37  
                         
Cash dividends declared per common share           $ 0.18     $ 0.18     $ 0.18     $ 0.18     $ 0.18  
                         
Cash dividends declared       $ 24,401     $ 24,421     $ 24,497     $ 24,495     $ 24,413  
                         

CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
                     
Loan Portfolio by Type
    December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,
      2021       2021       2021       2021       2020  
                     
Commercial real estate   $ 5,789,730     $ 5,734,699     $ 5,670,696     $ 5,596,781     $ 5,501,509  
Construction     62,264       77,398       88,280       96,356       85,145  
SBA     288,600       307,533       291,778       307,727       303,896  
SBA – PPP     186,585       330,960       657,815       897,724       882,986  
Commercial and industrial     813,063       769,977       749,117       753,708       812,062  
Dairy & livestock and agribusiness     386,219       279,584       257,781       261,088       361,146  
Municipal lease finance receivables     45,933       47,305       44,657       42,349       45,547  
SFR mortgage     240,654       231,323       237,124       255,400       270,511  
Consumer and other loans     74,665       70,741       74,062       81,924       86,006  
Gross loans, net of deferred loan fees and discounts     7,887,713       7,849,520       8,071,310       8,293,057       8,348,808  
Allowance for credit losses     (65,019 )     (65,364 )     (69,342 )     (71,805 )     (93,692 )
Net loans   $ 7,822,694     $ 7,784,156     $ 8,001,968     $ 8,221,252     $ 8,255,116  
                     
                     
                     
Deposit Composition by Type and Customer Repurchase Agreements
                     
    December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,
      2021       2021       2021       2021       2020  
                     
Noninterest-bearing   $ 8,104,056     $ 8,310,709     $ 8,065,400     $ 7,577,839     $ 7,455,387  
Investment checking     655,333       594,347       588,831       567,062       517,976  
Savings and money market     3,889,371       3,680,721       3,649,305       3,526,424       3,361,444  
Time deposits     327,682       344,439       365,521       407,330       401,694  
Total deposits     12,976,442       12,930,216       12,669,057       12,078,655       11,736,501  
                     
Customer repurchase agreements     642,388       659,579       578,207       506,346       439,406  
Total deposits and customer repurchase agreements   $ 13,618,830     $ 13,589,795     $ 13,247,264     $ 12,585,001     $ 12,175,907  
                     

CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
                     
Nonperforming Assets and Delinquency Trends
    December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,
      2021       2021       2021       2021       2020  

Nonperforming loans:
                   
Commercial real estate   $ 3,607     $ 4,073     $ 4,439     $ 7,395     $ 7,563  
Construction                              
SBA     1,034       1,513       1,382       2,412       2,273  
Commercial and industrial     1,714       2,038       1,818       2,967       3,129  
Dairy & livestock and agribusiness           118       118       259       785  
SFR mortgage     380       399       406       424       430  
Consumer and other loans     158       305       308       312       167  
Total   $ 6,893     $ 8,446     $ 8,471     $ 13,769     $ 14,347  
% of Total loans     0.09 %     0.11 %     0.10 %     0.17 %     0.17 %
                     

Past due 30-89 days:
                   
Commercial real estate   $ 438     $     $     $ 178     $  
Construction                              
SBA     979                   258       1,965  
Commercial and industrial           122       415       952       1,101  
Dairy & livestock and agribusiness           1,000                    
SFR mortgage     1,040                   266        
Consumer and other loans                       21        
Total   $ 2,457     $ 1,122     $ 415     $ 1,675     $ 3,066  
% of Total loans     0.03 %     0.01 %     0.01 %     0.02 %     0.04 %
                     

OREO:
                   
Commercial real estate   $     $     $     $ 1,575     $ 1,575  
SBA                              
SFR mortgage                             1,817  
Total   $     $     $     $ 1,575     $ 3,392  
Total nonperforming, past due, and OREO   $ 9,350     $ 9,568     $ 8,886     $ 17,019     $ 20,805  
% of Total loans     0.12 %     0.12 %     0.11 %     0.21 %     0.25 %
                     

Tangible Book Value Reconciliations (Non-GAAP)
               
The tangible book value per share is a Non-GAAP disclosure. The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide supplemental information regarding the Company’s performance. The following is a reconciliation of tangible book value to the Company stockholders’ equity computed in accordance with GAAP, as well as a calculation of tangible book value per share as of December 31, 2021, September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
               
        December 31,
2021
      September 30,
2021
      December 31,
2020
 
      (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
               
  Stockholders’ equity   $ 2,081,503     $ 2,063,920     $ 2,007,990  
  Less: Goodwill     (663,707 )     (663,707 )     (663,707 )
  Less: Intangible assets     (25,394 )     (27,286 )     (33,634 )
  Tangible book value   $ 1,392,402     $ 1,372,927     $ 1,310,649  
  Common shares issued and outstanding     135,526,025       135,516,404       135,600,501  
  Tangible book value per share   $ 10.27     $ 10.13     $ 9.67  
               

Return on Average Tangible Common Equity Reconciliations (Non-GAAP)
 
The return on average tangible common equity is a non-GAAP disclosure. The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide supplemental information regarding the Company’s performance. The following is a reconciliation of net income, adjusted for tax-effected amortization of intangibles, to net income computed in accordance with GAAP; a reconciliation of average tangible common equity to the Company’s average stockholders’ equity computed in accordance with GAAP; as well as a calculation of return on average tangible common equity.
                       
      Three Months Ended   Year Ended
      December 31,   September 30,   December 31,        
        2021       2021       2020       2021       2020  
      (Dollars in thousands)
                       
  Net Income   $ 47,696     $ 49,753     $ 50,056     $ 212,521     $ 177,159  
  Add: Amortization of intangible assets     1,892       2,014       2,170       8,240       9,352  
  Less: Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets [1]     (559 )     (595 )     (642 )     (2,436 )     (2,765 )
  Tangible net income   $ 49,029     $ 51,172     $ 51,584     $ 218,325     $ 183,746  
                       
  Average stockholders’ equity   $ 2,090,746     $ 2,080,238     $ 2,007,640     $ 2,063,360     $ 1,991,664  
  Less: Average goodwill     (663,707 )     (663,707 )     (663,707 )     (663,707 )     (663,707 )
  Less: Average intangible assets     (26,216 )     (28,240 )     (34,711 )     (29,328 )     (38,203 )
  Average tangible common equity   $ 1,400,823     $ 1,388,291     $ 1,309,222     $ 1,370,325     $ 1,289,754  
                       
  Return on average equity, annualized     9.05 %     9.49 %     9.92 %     10.30 %     8.90 %
  Return on average tangible common equity, annualized     13.89 %     14.62 %     15.67 %     15.93 %     14.25 %
                       
                       
  [1] Tax effected at respective statutory rates.
                       

Contact:


David A. Brager
 
President and
Chief Executive Officer
(909) 980-4030



McEwen Mining: Fox PEA – Higher Production, Longer Life

TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) is pleased to provide summary results from the Fox Complex Preliminary Economic Assessment (“Fox PEA” or “PEA“), which outlines a mine life of over twelve (12) years, generating average annual production of 71,980 gold ounces, at average cash costs and all-in sustaining costs (“AISC“) per ounce under $800 and $1,225, respectively.(1)(2) Peak annual gold production of approximately 100,000 ounces occurs in Years 6 to 10 of the mine life.


“The Fox PEA is an important step forward for us. It translates our exploration success into a business case that increases mine life and production rates and lowers costs per ounce! It also provides a clearer picture of where future exploration should be focused to add value.


Our commitment and investment in exploration has provided the foundation for this study, and ongoing exploration success continues to further enhance the expansion potential at Fox. While the PEA is an encouraging first iteration, continuing exploration success, improved economics, and a shorter payback period is required before we decide to advance the project.


I am also pleased that the Froome mine was successfully brought into production in 2021, is performing as planned, and is expected to continue for at least another three years while our expansion plans and drilling progress,”
commented Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner.

McEwen engaged Wood Canada Limited (https://www.woodplc.com) (“Wood“) to assist in evaluating and developing a business strategy to unlock the value of our Fox Complex properties (“Fox“) in Canada’s Timmins mining district. The PEA was prepared by Wood in accordance with the requirements of Canadian National Instrument 43-101 “Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects” (“NI 43-101“). The NI 43-101 technical report summarizing the PEA report will be published on SEDAR within 45 days from the date of this news release.

Fox is an active mining operation with gold production from the Froome mine, which was developed in 2020-2021 and started commercial production in September 2021 using the pre-existing Fox mill facility. The PEA evaluates the economics of Fox in two ways: Case A – Fox including Froome, and Case B – Fox excluding Froome. Case B is intended to show the incremental return on investment provided by the expansion of the Fox mill to 2,400 tonnes per day and the development of mines at Stock West, Grey Fox and Fuller deposits (the “Expansion Project“).

Table 1 presents a summary of results for Case A. In this case, the internal rate of return and payback period are not meaningful metrics because of Froome’s initial positive operating earnings.


Table 1: Case A – Fox Financial Results (US Dollars)


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Financial & Operating Metrics (After-tax):
Life of Mine (LoM) 12.3 years
LoM Gold Production 885,400 oz
Average Annual Gold Production – LoM 71,980 oz
Average Cash Costs per oz. – LoM (1) $797
Average AISC per oz. – LoM (1) $1,224
Gold Price Sensitivity: Downside Case
$1,500/oz Au
Base Case

$1,650/oz Au
Upside Case
$1,800/oz Au
Net Present Value (5% discount) (NPV5%)(3)(4) $108 million $175 million $240 million

Table 2 presents a summary of results for Case B. Table 2 is the only instance in this news release where Froome is excluded from the information presented.


Table 2: Case B – Expansion Project Financial Results


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Financial & Operating Metrics (After-tax):
Life of Mine (LoM) 9.3 years
LoM Gold Production 751,700 oz
Average Annual Gold Production – LoM 80,800 oz
Average Cash Costs per oz. – LoM (1) $769
Average AISC per oz. – LoM (1) $1,246
Gold Price Sensitivity: Downside Case
$1,500/oz Au
Base Case

$1,650/oz Au
Upside Case
$1,800/oz Au
Net Present Value (5% discount) (NPV5%)(4)(6) $81 million $137 million $192 million
Internal Rate of Return (IRR%) 15% 21% 26%
Payback Period (years) 6.5 5.9 5.4

Most of the funding required for capital expenditures to implement the Expansion Project comes from internally generated project cash flow. Table 3 shows the total projected capital (initial and sustaining) and the amount and timing of external funding required to realize the PEA business case. While the PEA shows encouraging results for expansion at Fox, it isnot McEwen Mining’s intention to finance or construct the Expansion Project based on this PEA. The execution strategy is to seek further opportunities to reduce the funding requirements and improve the payback period concurrent with additional drilling and studies.


Table 3: Fox Capital Expenditure and Potential Funding Requirements


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Year of Project

Total Capital Expenditure

($M)

Amount and Timing of Funding Required

Above Project Generated Cash Flow
Downside Case
$1,500/oz Au


($M)
Base Case

$1,650/oz Au

($M)
Upside Case
$1,800/oz Au


($M)
Year 1 (2022) $10
Year 2 (2023) $49 $70 $52 $35
Year 3 (2024) $76 $41 $37 $34
Year 4 to 13 (2025-2034) $223
Total LoM $358 $111 $89 $69

Readers are cautioned that the PEA is preliminary in nature. It includes Inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have applicable economic considerations that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. There is no certainty that the PEA will be realized.


PEA Overview

The PEA is based on the sequential underground development and mining of the Froome, Stock West, Grey Fox, and Fuller mineral resources. Our other resources at Black Fox, Stock East, Davidson-Tisdale, Buffalo Ankerite, Paymaster, and Tamarack represent potential sources of additional production and require further exploration and study.

The PEA includes upgrading the Fox mill, located at the Stock property, to increase throughput capacity to 2,400 tonnes per day and to allow the simultaneous processing of material from multiple deposits. The impact of the increased mill throughput on annual gold production capacity can be seen in Figure 1 starting in Year 5.

The Fox project is partly funded by operating earnings from ongoing operations at Froome, some of which occur before the Expansion Project is started. In addition, exploration will continue at Stock Main and Stock West to develop additional resources that may provide opportunities for earlier revenue and a quicker payback period. Drilling is also anticipated at Grey Fox to evaluate additional opportunities for resource extensions and definition.

As shown in Figure 3, the cumulative cash flow is initially positive because of Froome operations. Subsequent capital expenditures for project expansion drive cumulative cash flow negative starting in Year 3 until becoming positive again in Year 7. Total capital for the life of mine is $358 million, of which $89 million is not addressed internally from project cash flow ($52 million in Year 2 and $37 million in Year 3)(see Table 3). The Company is evaluating possible opportunities to mitigate this funding requirement, including enhancing near-term production opportunities at the Stock property and Froome with ongoing exploration drilling in 2022.

Figure 1 summarizes the projected gold production profile for Fox. Figure 2 provides the components of the estimated annual cash flow. Figure 3 shows the modelled cumulative cash flow (undiscounted and discounted at 5%).  


Trade-Off Analysis

The mining team performed a trade-off analysis on each property to evaluate the mining method that created the highest value. Following these analyses, a set of detailed mine designs and schedules were created and used to determine the optimal mineral resources to target as part of the business strategy for the PEA.

The PEA is based on Measured, Indicated, and Inferred Mineral Resources (as defined in 2014 CIM Definition Standards), providing direction for our team to focus exploration, permitting, and development work required to advance the individual deposits to production.


Exploration and Project Development Update

The PEA provides a sound basis for identifying where best to leverage exploration and delineation spending. Management remains confident that mineral resources can be expanded in the Stock area with targeted drilling within 400 meters from the surface at Stock West and Stock Main.

Recent exploration drilling has identified the host lithology (green carbonate unit) and similar mineralization to the Stock West deposit nearer to surface, between the historical Stock mine infrastructure and the Destor-Porcupine Fault Zone. Evaluation of the extent of this unit and its mineralization is currently underway. Successfully delineating potentially economic mineralization near surface, close to the proposed decline at Stock and adjacent to the Fox Mill could significantly improve near-term project economics and payback. While aggressive drilling continues, steps to prepare for permitting a new decline at Stock are underway.


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Mineral Resource Estimates

The following Fox mineral resource models were updated to reflect the PEA’s current economic assumptions and underground mining scenarios. All mineral resources are constrained by stope shapes defining reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction by underground mining methods.

Figures in the tables below may not sum due to rounding.

Tables 4 to 7 present mineral resource estimates for Froome (update), Stock West (initial), Grey Fox (update), and Fuller (update).

Table 4: Froome – Mineral Resource Estimate, Effective Date July 16, 2021
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Classification Cut-off Grade Gold

(g/t)
Quantity

(‘000 tonnes)
Gold Grade

(g/t)
Contained Gold

(‘000 oz)
Measured 2.35 790 4.47 113
Indicated 2.35 641 3.92 81
Total Measured & Indicated 2.35 1,432 4.22 194
Inferred 2.35 276 3.32 29

Table 5: Grey Fox – Mineral Resource Estimate, Effective Date January 31, 2021
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Classification Cut-off Grade Gold

(g/t)
Quantity

(‘000 tonnes)
Gold Grade

(g/t)
Contained Gold

(‘000 oz)
Measured 2.30
Indicated 2.30 7,566 4.80 1,168
Total Measured & Indicated 2.30 7,566 4.80 1,168
Inferred 2.30 1,685 4.35 236

Table 6: Stock West – Mineral Resource Estimate, Effective Date July 30, 2021
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Classification Cut-off Grade Gold

(g/t)
Quantity

(‘000 tonnes)
Gold Grade

(g/t)
Contained Gold

(‘000 oz)
Measured 1.95
Indicated 1.95 1,171 3.83 144
Total Measured & Indicated 1.95 1,171 3.83 144
Inferred 1.95 1,049 3.30 111

Table 7: Fuller – Mineral Resource Estimate, Effective Date April 30, 2021
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Classification Cut-off Grade Gold

(g/t)
Quantity

(‘000 tonnes)
Gold Grade

(g/t)
Contained Gold

(‘000 oz)
Measured 2.30
Indicated 2.30 1,149 4.25 157
Total Measured & Indicated 2.30 1,149 4.25 157
Inferred 2.30 693 3.41 76

Notes:

  1. This press release includes non-GAAP financial measures, such as Average Cash Costs per oz and Average All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) per oz. In the gold mining industry, these are common performance measures but do not have any standardized meaning under U.S. GAAP and are considered non-GAAP measures. We use these measures in evaluating our business and believe that certain investors use such non-GAAP measures to evaluate our performance and ability to generate cash flow. Accordingly, they are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. There are limitations associated with the use of such non-GAAP measures.
  2. All amounts are in U.S. Dollars (USD) unless otherwise indicated. PEA assumes a CDN:USD exchange rate of 1.22. “oz” means Troy ounce(s) of gold (Au).
  3. NPV5% is discounted to Dec 31, 2021 for Case A.
  4. After-tax cash flow incorporates available tax credits as at Dec 31, 2021. Tax credits may expire if not used by a specific time.
  5. Gold production and cash flow from Case B is not additive to Case A (Case B is a subset of Case A).
  6. NPV5% is discounted to Dec 31, 2022 for Case B.
  7. Funding is assumed to be needed during the year prior to the year in which it is spent.
  8. Mineral Resources are reported above an economic cut-off grade of 2.35 g/t gold assuming underground extraction methods and based on a mining cost of C$80/t, process cost of C$24.34/t, G&A cost of C$10.50/t, haulage cost of C$4.70/t, refining cost of C$1.82/oz, metallurgical recovery of 87%, royalty buyout of C$1.21/t, dilution of 15%, and realized gold price of US$1,632/oz (after Sandstorm Stream).
  9. Mineral Resources are reported above an economic cut-off grade of 2.30 g/t gold assuming underground extraction methods and based on a mining cost of C$80/t, process cost of C$24.34/t, G&A cost of C$10.50/t, haulage cost of C$5.64/t, refining cost of C$1.82/oz, metallurgical recovery of 85%, royalty NSR of 2.65%, dilution of 15%, and gold price of US$1,725/oz.
  10. Mineral Resources are reported above an economic cut-off grade of 1.95 g/t gold assuming underground extraction methods and based on a mining cost of C$80/t, process cost of C$24.34/t, G&A cost of C$10.50/t, refining cost of C$1.82/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, dilution of 15%, and gold price of US$1,725/oz.
  11. Mineral Resources are reported above an economic cut-off grade of 2.30 g/t gold assuming underground extraction methods and based on a mining cost of C$90/t, process cost of C$24.55/t, G&A cost of C$10.50/t, haulage cost of C$6.64/t, metallurgical recovery of 88%, 10% Net Profits Interest (NPI) royalty, dilution of 10% and gold price of US$1,725/oz.

Cash Costs and All-in Sustaining Costs

Cash costs consist of mining, processing, on-site general and administrative costs, community and permitting costs related to current operations, royalty costs, refining and treatment charges (for both doré and concentrate products), sales costs, export taxes and operational stripping costs, and exclude depreciation and amortization. All-in sustaining costs consist of cash costs (as described above), plus accretion of retirement obligations and amortization of the asset retirement costs related to operating sites, sustaining exploration and development costs, sustaining capital expenditures, and sustaining lease payments. Both cash costs and all-in sustaining costs are divided by the gold equivalent ounces sold to determine cash costs and all-in sustaining costs on a per ounce basis. We use and report these measures to provide additional information regarding operational efficiencies on an individual mine basis, and believe that these measures provide investors and analysts with useful information about our underlying costs of operations. A reconciliation to production costs applicable to sales, the nearest U.S. GAAP measure is provided in McEwen Mining’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021.

CAUTIONARY NOTE TO US INVESTORS REGARDING RESOURCE ESTIMATION

The Fox PEA and related resource estimates contained in this release have been prepared in accordance with standards of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum referred to in Canadian National Instrument 43-101 (NI 43-101). These standards are different from the standards permitted in reports filed with the SEC under Industry Guide 7 (“Guide 7”) or under SEC S-K 1300 (defined below).

Under NI 43-101, we report Measured, Indicated and Inferred resources, which are measurements that are generally not permitted in filings made with the SEC under Guide 7. The estimation of Measured resources and Indicated resources involve greater uncertainty as to their existence and economic feasibility than the estimation of proven and probable reserves under Industry Guide 7. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part of Measured or Indicated resources will ever be converted into economically mineable reserves. The estimation of Inferred resources involves far greater uncertainty as to their existence and economic viability than the estimation of other categories of resources. Inferred mineral resources could be upgraded to Indicated mineral resources with continued exploration. Therefore, U.S. investors are also cautioned not to assume that all or any part of Inferred resources exist, or that they can be legally or economically mined.

Canadian regulations permit the disclosure of resources in terms of “contained ounces” provided that the tonnes and grade for each resource are also disclosed; however, under Guide 7, the SEC only permits issuers to report “mineralized material” in tonnage and average grade without reference to contained ounces. Under Guide 7, the tonnage and average grade described herein would be characterized as mineralized material. We provide such disclosure about our properties to allow a means of comparing our projects to those of other companies in the mining industry, many of which are Canadian and report pursuant to NI 43-101, and to comply with applicable disclosure requirements.

The SEC has adopted amendments to its disclosure rules to modernize the mineral property disclosure requirements for issuers engaged in the mining industry and which are required to file reports with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”). These amendments became effective February 25, 2019 (“SEC S-K 1300”) and, commencing for registrants with their first fiscal year beginning on or after January 1, 2021, SEC S-K 1300 replaces the historical property disclosure requirements included in SEC Industry Guide 7. SEC S-K 1300 includes the adoption of terms describing mineral reserves and mineral resources that are “substantially similar” to the corresponding terms under the CIM Definition Standards. As a result of the adoption of SEC S-K 1300, the SEC now recognizes estimates of “measured mineral resources”, “indicated mineral resources” and “inferred mineral resources”. In addition, the SEC has amended its definitions of “proven mineral reserves” and “probable mineral reserves” to be “substantially similar” to the corresponding CIM Definitions. U.S. investors are cautioned that while the above terms are “substantially similar” to CIM Definitions, there are differences in the definitions under SEC S-K 1300 and the CIM Definition Standards. Accordingly, there is no assurance any mineral reserves or mineral resources that the Company may report as “proven mineral reserves”, “probable mineral reserves”, “measured mineral resources”, “indicated mineral resources” and “inferred mineral resources” under NI 43-101 would be the same had the Company prepared the reserve or resource estimates under the standards adopted under SEC S-K 1300. U.S. investors are also cautioned that while the SEC recognizes “measured mineral resources”, “indicated mineral resources” and “inferred mineral resources” under SEC S-K 1300, investors should not assume that any part or all of the mineralization in these categories will ever be converted into a higher category of mineral resources or into mineral reserves. Mineralization described using these terms has a greater amount of uncertainty as to its existence and feasibility than mineralization that has been characterized as reserves. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to assume that any measured mineral resources, indicated mineral resources, or inferred mineral resources that the Company reports are or will be economically or legally mineable. Under Canadian securities laws, estimates of “inferred mineral resources” may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, except in rare cases. For the above reasons, the mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates and related information in this release may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements under the United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Peter Mah, P.Eng., COO of McEwen Mining and a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

The technical information in this news release related to geology and exploration has been prepared under the supervision of Ken Tylee, P.Geo., McEwen Mining’s Exploration Manager and a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

The technical information in this news release related to resource estimates has been prepared under the supervision of Luke Willis, P.Geo., McEwen Mining’s Director of Resource Modelling and Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

All of the Qualified Persons listed have visited Fox and reviewed technical information relevant to their experience and area of responsibility.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and information, including “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation. The forward-looking statements and information expressed, as at the date of this news release, include mineral resource estimates, the results of the PEA, including, without limitation NPV, IRR, payback period, LoM, production, cash costs and AISC, cash flows and other financial and operational metrics, as well as other estimates, forecasts, projections, expectations or beliefs as to future events and results. Forward-looking statements and information are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management and/or the Qualified Persons, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, risks and contingencies, and there can be no assurance that such statements and information will prove to be accurate. Therefore, actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements and information. Risks and uncertainties that could cause results or future events to differ materially from current expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information include, but are not limited to, uncertainties inherent to preliminary economic assessments, which by their nature are subject to a number of key assumptions, risks and uncertainties, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, fluctuations in the market price of precious metals, mining industry risks, the ability of the corporation to receive or receive in a timely manner permits or other approvals required in connection with operations, risks associated with the construction of mining operations and commencement of production and the projected costs thereof, risks related to litigation, the state of the capital markets, environmental risks and hazards, uncertainty as to estimation of mineral resources and reserves, and other risks. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information included herein, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to reissue or update forward-looking statements or information as a result of new information or events after the date hereof except as may be required by law. See McEwen Mining’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, under the caption “Risk Factors”, for additional information on risks, uncertainties and other factors relating to the forward-looking statements and information regarding the Company. All forward-looking statements and information made in this news release are qualified by this cautionary statement.

The NYSE and TSX have not reviewed and do not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this news release, which has been prepared by the management of McEwen Mining Inc.

ABOUT MCEWEN MINING

McEwen Mining is a diversified gold and silver producer and explorer focused in the Americas with operating mines in Nevada, Canada, Mexico and Argentina. It also has a large exposure to copper through its subsidiary McEwen Copper, owner of the Los Azules copper deposit in Argentina.


CONTACT INFORMATION:

Investor Relations:
(866)-441-0690 Toll-Free
(647)-258-0395

Mihaela Iancu ext. 320

[email protected]

Website:
www.mcewenmining.com

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Dorian LPG Ltd. Provides Update for Third Quarter 2022 and Announces Third Quarter 2022 Earnings and Conference Call Date

PR Newswire

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) (the “Company” or “Dorian LPG”), a leading owner and operator of modern and ECO very large gas carriers (“VLGCs”), today updated its financial and operational outlook for the quarter ended December 31, 2021. The Company plans to issue a press release on Thursday, February 3, 2022 prior to the market open, announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2021.

Earnings Conference Call

A conference call to discuss the results will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed live by dialing 1-877-407-9716, or for international callers, 1-201-493-6779, and requesting to be joined into the Dorian LPG call.

A live webcast of the conference call will also be available under the investor section at www.dorianlpg.com.

A replay will be available at 1:00 p.m. ET the same day and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921, or for international callers, 1-412-317-6671. The passcode for the replay is 13726647. The replay will be available until February 10, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Outlook for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2021

The following unaudited financial data for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 is preliminary and based on information available to the Company at this time. The financial data has been prepared by and is the responsibility of the Company’s management and does not present all information necessary for an understanding of the Company’s financial condition as of December 31, 2021 and its results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2021. Based on information available to the Company at this time, the Company expects that for the quarter ending December 31, 2021:

Time charter equivalent (1) revenues to be between

$66,800,000 — $68,800,000

Vessel operating expenses (including drydock-related expenses) to be between

$17,200,000 — $19,200,000

Charter hire expenses

$4,800,000 — $5,000,000

General and administrative expenses

(including stock-based compensation and certain cash bonuses)

$5,400,000 — $6,400,000

Calendar days      

1,932

Time chartered-in days

169

Available days

2,054

Operating days

2,024

Utilization rate

98.5%


(1)   

Time charter equivalent (“TCE”) is a non-U.S. GAAP measure. Refer to the reconciliation of revenues to TCE revenues included in this press release below.

The Company has not finalized its financial statement closing process for the quarter ended December 31, 2021. During the course of that process, the Company may identify items that would require it to make adjustments, which may be material to the information provided. As a result, the provided information constitutes forward-looking statements and is subject to risks and uncertainties, including possible adjustments to the preliminary results disclosed. The Company is providing this information on a one-time basis only and does not intend to update this information for future time periods.  Except as otherwise provided herein, capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Financial Information


Time Charter Equivalent Revenues

TCE revenues are a shipping industry non-U.S. GAAP measure of the revenue performance of a vessel used primarily to compare period–to–period changes in a shipping company’s performance despite changes in the mix of charter types (such as time charters, voyage charters) under which the vessels may be employed between the periods. The Company’s method of calculating TCE revenues is to subtract voyage expenses from shipping revenues for the relevant time period, which may not be calculated the same by other companies.

TCE revenues are not a recognized measure under U.S. GAAP and should not be regarded as a substitute for revenues. The Company’s presentation of TCE revenues does not imply, and should not be construed as an inference, that its future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for a measure of performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of revenues to TCE revenues (unaudited) for the period presented:


Three months ended


(in U.S. dollars)


      December 31, 2021 (2)

Revenues

$

68,600,000

Voyage expenses

(800,000)

TCE revenues

$

67,800,000


(2)   

Based on the midpoint of the preliminary projection for the third quarter ended December 31, 2021 included herein.

Forward-Looking & Other Cautionary Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “may,” “will,” “should” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the Company’s current expectations and observations regarding future results, many of which, by their nature are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company’s control. Where the Company expresses an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, the Company’s forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected, or implied by those forward-looking statements. The Company’s actual results may differ, possibly materially, from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including changes in the Company’s financial resources and operational capabilities and as a result of certain other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information about risks and uncertainties associated with Dorian LPG’s business, please refer to the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections of Dorian LPG’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the information contained in this press release.

About Dorian LPG Ltd.

Dorian LPG is a liquefied petroleum gas shipping company and a leading owner and operator of modern VLGCs.  Dorian LPG’s fleet currently consists of 23 modern VLGCs. Dorian LPG has offices in Stamford, Connecticut, USA; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Athens, Greece.

Visit our website at www.dorianlpg.com 

For further information:

Dorian LPG Ltd.
Ted Young
Chief Financial Officer
(203) 674-9900
[email protected]

Source: Dorian LPG Ltd. 

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ASHFORD SECURITIES GROWTH DRIVEN BY STRONG RETAIL AND INSTITUTIONAL DEMAND

PR Newswire

DALLAS, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Ashford Securities LLC (“Ashford Securities”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ashford Inc. (NYSE American: AINC) (“Ashford”), today announced an update on sales for its product, the Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock (brokerage shares) and Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock (advisory shares) of Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) (“Braemar”). For the month of January, sales were $17.4 million (as of January 21, 2022). The strong month-to-date January performance was primarily driven by sales to several institutional investors totaling approximately $15 million (based on the stated value of shares sold). 

In total, Braemar has sold, through Ashford Securities as dealer manager, more than $58 million of the Braemar Series E and Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock since the offering launched on July 9, 2021. In connection with the Braemar offering, Ashford Securities has assembled a syndicate of 26 broker-dealers and RIA firms.

“We entered 2022 encouraged by the strong level of continued interest in the Braemar Series E and M Redeemable Preferred Stock and we look forward to continued success,” said C. Jay Steigerwald III, President, Head of Distribution, Ashford Securities.

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC acted as financial advisor and placement agent, and Ashford Securities acted as managing broker-dealer, to Braemar in connection with the institutional investments described above.

About Ashford Securities LLC 
Ashford Securities, member FINRA/SIPC, is an SEC-registered broker-dealer that is wholly-owned by Ashford and serves as the distributor for investment products within the Ashford group of companies.

About Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. 
Braemar is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in luxury hotels and resorts.

About Ashford Inc. 
Ashford is an alternative asset management company with a portfolio of strategic operating businesses that provides global asset management, investment management and related services to the real estate and hospitality sectors.

Certain statements and assumptions in this press release contain or are based upon “forward-looking” information and are being made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements about the future performance of the Braemar offering and the growth of the syndicate of broker dealers and RIA firms. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. When we use the words “will likely result,” “may,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” or similar expressions, we intend to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions and uncertainties, many of which are outside our control.

These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including, without limitation: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (“COVID-19”), including one or more possible recurrences of COVID-19 case surges that would cause state and local governments to reinstate travel restrictions and the rate of adoption and efficacy of vaccines to prevent COVID-19, on our business and investment strategy; Ashford’s ability to continue as a going concern; Ashford’s ability to maintain compliance with NYSE American LLC continued listing standards; Ashford’s ability to regain Form S-3 eligibility; Ashford’s ability to repay, refinance or restructure our debt and the debt of certain of its subsidiaries; anticipated or expected purchases or sales of assets; our projected operating results; completion of any pending transactions; our understanding of our competition; market trends; projected capital expenditures; the impact of technology on our operations and business; general volatility of the capital markets and the market price of Ashford’s common stock and preferred stock; availability, terms and deployment of capital; availability of qualified personnel; changes in our industry and the markets in which we operate, interest rates or the general economy; and the degree and nature of our competition. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in Ashford’s filings with the SEC.

The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release. Such forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future performance taking into account all information currently known to us. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations can change as a result of many potential events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and other objectives may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider this risk when you make an investment decision concerning Ashford’s securities. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We can give no assurance that these forward-looking statements will be attained or that any deviation will not occur. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, changes in expectations, or otherwise, except to the extent required by law.

This overview is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities of Ashford, or any of its subsidiaries, and may not be relied upon in connection with the purchase or sale of any such security, and the information contained herein does not form part of any prospectus of Ashford that may be used to offer or sell Ashford securities.

Additional Information 
The SEC has declared effective the registration statement (including a prospectus) filed by Braemar for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the final prospectus and the accompanying prospectus supplements, forming a part of that registration statement and other documents Braemar has filed with the SEC for more complete information about Braemar and the offering to which this communication relates. In particular, you should carefully read the risk factors described in the final prospectus, the accompanying prospectus supplements and the documents incorporated by reference therein. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, Braemar, Ashford Securities or any dealer participating in the offering will arrange to send you the prospectus if you request it by calling toll-free 1-800-970-8929.

The final prospectus, prospectus supplement no. 1, prospectus supplement no. 2 and prospectus supplement no. 3 for the offering, dated February 25, 2020, April 2, 2021, November 12, 2021 and January 24, 2022, respectively, can be accessed through the following links:

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1574085/000104746920001039/a2240827z424b5.htm

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1574085/000104746921000832/a2243145z424b3.htm

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1574085/000110465921138050/0001104659-21-138050-index.htm

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1574085/000110465922006602/tm224247d1_424b3.htm

 

 

 

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Clearwater Analytics to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results on March 2, 2022

PR Newswire

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Clearwater Analytics Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWAN), (“Clearwater Analytics” or the “Company”) will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021 after the U.S. financial markets close on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

In conjunction with this announcement, Clearwater Analytics will host a conference call on March 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET through a live webcast available on the Company’s investor relations website. Participants must visit investors.clearwateranalytics.com in advance to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s investor relations website, in addition to a press release related to the financial results, related financial tables, and the call transcript.

About Clearwater Analytics  

Clearwater Analytics is a global industry-leading SaaS solution for automated investment data aggregation, reconciliation, accounting, compliance, risk, performance, and reporting. Each day, the Clearwater solution reports on more than $5.6 trillion in assets for clients that include leading insurers, asset managers, corporations, pension plans, governments, and nonprofit organizations – helping them make the most of their investment portfolio data with a world-class product and client-centric servicing. Investment professionals around the globe trust Clearwater to deliver timely, validated investment data and analytics.

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Sunoco LP Maintains Quarterly Distribution

4Q 2021 Earnings Release and Earnings Call Dates Announced

PR Newswire

DALLAS, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) (“SUN”) announced that the Board of Directors of its general partner declared a quarterly distribution for the fourth quarter of 2021 of $0.8255 per common unit or $3.3020 per common unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be paid on February 18, 2022 to common unitholders of record on February 8, 2022.

SUN will release its fourth quarter 2021 financial and operating results before the market opens on Wednedsay, February 16. Management will hold a conference call that same day at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss SUN’s results.


By Phone:

Dial 877-407-6184 (toll free) or 201-389-0877 at least 10 minutes before the call. A replay will be available through February 23, 2022 by dialing 877-660-6853 (toll free) or 201-612-7415 and using the conference ID 13726288.


By Webcast:

Connect to the webcast via the Webcasts and Presentations page of SUN’s Investor Relations website at www.SunocoLP.com. Please log in at least 10 minutes in advance to register and download any necessary software. A replay will be available shortly after the call.

About Sunoco LP

Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) is a master limited partnership with core operations that include the distribution of motor fuel to approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers and distributors located in more than 40 U.S. states and territories as well as refined product transportation and terminalling assets. SUN’s general partner is owned by Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET).

Qualified Notice

This release is intended to be a qualified notice under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b). Brokers and nominees should treat 100 percent of Sunoco LP’s distributions to non-U.S. investors as being attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. Accordingly, Sunoco LP’s distributions to non-U.S. investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate.

Contacts

Scott Grischow

Vice President – Investor Relations and Treasury
(214) 840-5660, [email protected]

James Heckler

Director – Investor Relations and Corporate Finance
(214) 840-5415, [email protected]

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Marathon Oil Corporation Declares Fourth Quarter 2021 Dividend

PR Newswire

HOUSTON, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) announced today that the Company’s board of directors has declared a dividend of 7 cents per share on Marathon Oil Corporation common stock. The dividend is payable on March 10, 2022, to stockholders of record on February 16, 2022.

“This is the fourth consecutive increase to our quarterly base dividend,” said Chairman, President, and CEO Lee Tillman. “Over the last year, we have now increased our base dividend by more than 130%, consistent with our commitment to pay a competitive and sustainable base dividend and to return a significant amount of cash flow to our shareholders.”

For more information on Marathon Oil Corporation, visit the Company’s website at https://www.marathonoil.com.


Forward-Looking Statements



This release contains forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s future dividend payments, returns to shareholders and other future performance, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “positioned,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or similar words may be used to identify forward-looking statements; however, the absence of these words does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. While the Company believes its assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, but not limited to: conditions in the oil and gas industry, including supply/demand levels for crude oil and condensate, NGLs and natural gas and the resulting impact on price; changes in expected reserve or production levels; changes in political or economic conditions in the U.S. and Equatorial Guinea, including changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, and inflation rates; actions taken by the members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and Russia affecting the production and pricing of crude oil; other global and domestic political, economic or diplomatic developments; capital available for exploration and development; risks related to the Company’s hedging activities; voluntary or involuntary curtailments, delays or cancellations of certain drilling activities; well production timing; liability or corrective actions resulting from litigation or other proceedings and investigations; drilling and operating risks; lack of, or disruption in, access to storage capacity, pipelines or other transportation methods; availability of drilling rigs, materials and labor, including the costs associated therewith; difficulty in obtaining necessary approvals and permits; non-performance by third parties of contractual obligations; hazards such as weather conditions, a health pandemic (including COVID-19), acts of war or terrorist acts and the government or military response thereto; security threats, including cybersecurity threats and disruptions to our business and operations from breaches of our information technology systems, or breaches of the information technology systems, facilities and infrastructure of third parties with which we transact business; changes in safety, health, environmental, tax and other regulations, requirements or initiatives, including initiatives addressing the impact of global climate change, air emissions, or water management; other geological, operating and economic considerations; and the risk factors, forward-looking statements and challenges and uncertainties described in the Company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other public filings and press releases, available at https://ir.marathonoil.com/. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Media Relations Contact:
Stephanie Gentry: 832-206-3746

Investor Relations Contacts:
Guy Baber: 713-296-1892
John Reid: 713-296-4380

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Investors Bancorp, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Financial Results and Cash Dividend

PR Newswire

SHORT HILLS, N.J., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Investors Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISBC) (“Company”), the holding company for Investors Bank (“Bank”), reported net income of $94.3 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $66.9 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and $75.1 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2020.

For the year ended December 31, 2021, net income totaled $313.3 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, compared to $221.6 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2020.

The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.16 per share to be paid on February 25, 2022 for stockholders of record as of February 10, 2022.

Kevin Cummings, Chairman and CEO, commented, “We closed the year out on a strong note, with both loans and non-interest bearing deposits growing at double-digit annualized levels. In addition, our profitability reached new heights as the economy and the real estate markets continued to improve over the course of the year. Return on average assets was 1.17% and return on average tangible equity was 12% for the year ended 2021. Importantly, our balance sheet is better positioned for rising rates than it was during the last rising interest rate cycle.”

Mr. Cummings also commented, “With Shareholder approval received in November, we look forward to the completion of our merger with Citizens. As we await regulatory approvals of the deal, our teams continue to work to ensure a smooth closing and transition.”

Performance Highlights

  • Total loans increased $692.7 million, or 3.2%, to $22.60 billion during the three months ended December 31, 2021. Commercial Real Estate and Multi Family loans increased $236.6 million, or 4.6% and $210.5 million, or 2.7% respectively. C&I loans increased $179.9 million, or 4.6%, during the three months ended December 31, 2021.
  • Non-interest-bearing deposits increased $312.4 million, or 7.2%, during the three months ended December 31, 2021. The cost of interest-bearing deposits decreased 3 basis points to 0.37% for the three months ended December 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021.
  • Return on average assets and return on average tangible equity were 1.35% and 13.68% for the three months ended December 31, 2021, respectively.
  • Net interest margin increased 1 basis point to 3.00% for the three months ended December 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021.
  • Provision for credit losses was a negative $23.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 compared with a negative $13.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.
  • Total non-interest income was $15.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, a decrease of $518,000 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021.
  • Total non-interest expenses were $110.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, a decrease of $21.1 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021. Included in non-interest expenses for the fourth quarter were $1.5 million of merger and acquisition related costs in connection with the Citizens transaction. Third quarter non-interest expenses included $10.2 million of debt extinguishment costs and $14.9 million of merger and acquisition related costs.
  • At December 31, 2021, COVID-19 Cares Act related loan payment deferrals decreased to $279 million, or 1.2% of loans, compared to $496 million, or 2.3% of loans, as of September 30, 2021. Cares Act loan payment deferrals totaling $275 million are scheduled to expire in the first quarter of 2022. Approximately 96% of borrowers with a Cares Act loan payment deferral were making interest payments as of December 31, 2021.
  • Tier 1 Leverage, Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-Based, Tier 1 Risk-Based and Total Risk-Based Capital Ratios were 10.19%, 12.83%, 12.83% and 14.00%, respectively, at December 31, 2021.
  • On November 19, 2021 the Company’s shareholders approved the planned merger with Citizens Financial Group, Inc at a special meeting. Citizens Financial Group and the Company are targeting a transaction close in early second quarter of 2022, subject to the receipt of required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Financial Performance Overview


Fourth Quarter 2021 compared to Third Quarter 2021

For the fourth quarter of 2021, net income totaled $94.3 million, an increase of $27.4 million as compared to $66.9 million for the third quarter of 2021. The changes in net income on a sequential quarter basis are highlighted below.

Net interest income increased by $6.4 million, or 3.3%, as compared to the third quarter of 2021. Changes within interest income and expense categories were as follows:

  • Interest and dividend income increased $3.8 million, or 1.6%, to $235.0 million as compared to the third quarter of 2021, primarily attributable to the average balance of net loans which increased $545.2 million, mainly as a result of loan originations as well as an increase in prepayment penalties. The weighted average yield on net loans decreased 4 basis points to 3.93%.
  • Prepayment penalties, which are included in interest income, totaled $6.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $5.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.
  • Interest expense decreased $2.6 million, primarily attributed to the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities which decreased 7 basis points to 0.68% for the three months ended December 31, 2021. In addition, the average balance of total borrowed funds decreased $364.6 million, or 9.4%, to $3.50 billion for the three months ended December 31, 2021, while the average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $743.3 million, or 4.8%, to $16.38 billion for the three months ended December 31, 2021.

Net interest margin increased 1 basis point to 3.00% for the three months ended December 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021.

Total non-interest income was $15.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, a decrease of $518,000, as compared to $16.0 million for the third quarter of 2021. The decrease in non-interest income was due primarily to decreases in other income and gain on loans of $1.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively, offset by increases of in gains on securities and fees and service charges of $1.4 million and $947,000, respectively.

Total non-interest expenses were $110.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, a decrease of $21.1 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021. Included in non-interest expenses for the fourth quarter were $1.5 million of merger and acquisition related costs, while third quarter non-interest expenses included $10.2 million of debt extinguishment costs and $14.9 million of merger and acquisition related costs resulting from the recent Berkshire Bank transaction and the pending Citizens transaction. Excluding these items, non-interest expenses increased approximately $2.5 million driven primarily by advertising and promotion and office occupancy expenses.

Income tax expense was $34.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and $24.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The effective tax rate was 26.6% for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 26.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2021.


Fourth Quarter 2021 compared to Fourth Quarter 2020

For the fourth quarter of 2021, net income totaled $94.3 million, an increase of $19.2 million as compared to $75.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. The changes in net income on a year over year quarter basis are highlighted below.

On a year over year basis, fourth quarter of 2021 net interest income increased by $12.2 million, or 6.4%, as compared to the fourth quarter of 2020 due to:

  • Interest expense decreased $15.1 million, or 30.7%, primarily attributed to the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, which decreased 32 basis points to 0.68% for the three months ended December 31, 2021. In addition, the average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $233.2 million, or 1.4%, to $16.38 billion for the three months ended December 31, 2021.
  • Interest and dividend income decreased $2.9 million, or 1.2%, to $235.0 million, primarily attributable to the weighted average yield on net loans which decreased 20 basis point to 3.93% and the weighted average yield on securities which decreased 27 basis points to 1.83%. Partially offsetting this decrease, the average balance of net loans increased $1.13 billion, mainly as a result of loan originations and $219 million of loans acquired from Berkshire Bank, partially offset by paydowns and payoffs.
  • Prepayment penalties, which are included in interest income, totaled $6.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $9.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020.

Net interest margin increased 2 basis points year over year to 3.00% for the three months ended December 31, 2021 from 2.98% for the three months ended December 31, 2020, driven primarily by the lower cost of interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by the lower yield on interest-earning assets.

Total non-interest income was $15.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, a decrease of $30.4 million year over year. Included in non-interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2020 were $23.1 million of gains from sale-leaseback transactions. Excluding this item, non-interest income decreased $7.2 million, primarily due to a decrease of $5.4 million in gain on loans due to a lower volume of mortgage banking loan sales to third parties and a decrease in other income of $3.0 million, partially offset by an increase in fees and service charges of $1.2 million.

Total non-interest expenses were $110.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, a decrease of $32.0 million compared to the three months ended December 31, 2020. Included in non-interest expenses for the fourth quarter 2021 were $1.5 million of merger and acquisition related costs from the pending Citizen’s transaction, while fourth quarter 2020 non-interest expenses included debt extinguishment costs of $22.8 million as well as $11.7 million of costs associated with the Company’s branch rationalization plans. Excluding these items, non-interest expenses increased approximately $1.0 million.

Income tax expense was $34.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and $19.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020. The effective tax rate was 26.6% for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 20.4% for the three months ended December 31, 2020.


Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020

Net income increased by $91.8 million year over year to $313.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The changes in net income on a year over year basis are highlighted below.

Net interest income increased by $45.3 million as compared to the year ended December 31, 2020 due to:

  • Interest expense decreased by $107.6 million, or 42.2%, to $147.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to $255.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, primarily attributed to a decrease in the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities of 46 basis points to 0.77% for the year ended December 31, 2021. In addition, the average balance of total borrowed funds decreased $960.2 million, or 20.6%, to $3.70 billion for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the average balance of interest-bearing deposits decreased $508.2 million, or 3.2%, to $15.59 billion for the year ended December 31, 2021.
  • Interest and dividend income decreased by $62.3 million, or 6.3%, to $918.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2020, primarily attributed to the weighted average yield on net loans, which decreased 18 basis points to 3.96%, and the weighted average yield on securities, which decreased 49 basis points to 1.92% as well as the impact of higher cash balances at year end December 31, 2021.
  • Prepayment penalties, which are included in interest income, totaled $24.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to $32.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Net interest margin increased 20 basis points to 3.00% for the year ended December 31, 2021 from 2.80% for the year ended December 31, 2020, primarily driven by the lower cost of interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by the lower yield on interest-earning assets.

Total non-interest income was $64.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, a decrease of $26.1 million as compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. Included in non-interest income for the year ended December 30, 2020 were $23.1 million of gains from sale-leaseback transactions. Excluding this item, non-interest income decreased $2.9 million, primarily due to a decrease of $9.3 million in gain on loans due to a lower volume of mortgage banking loan sales to third parties offset by increases of $4.2 in fees and service charges and $3.2 in other income.

Total non-interest expenses were $455.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $6.2 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. This increase was driven by increases of $10.3 million in professional fees primarily driven by acquisition-related fees, $4.1 million in compensation and fringe benefit expense primarily related to incentive compensation and medical expenses, $3.3 million in data processing and communication expenses, $2.7 million in other operating expenses, offset by a decrease of $13.9 million in debt extinguishment costs.

Income tax expense was $115.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $75.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The effective tax rate was 26.9% for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 25.3% for the year ended December 31, 2020.


Asset Quality

Our provision for credit losses is primarily a result of the expected credit losses on our loans, unfunded commitments and held-to-maturity debt securities over the life of these financial instruments based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Our provision for credit losses is also impacted by the inherent credit risk in these financial instruments, the composition of and changes in our portfolios of these financial instruments, and the level of charge-offs. At December 31, 2021, our allowance for credit losses continues to be affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the current and forecasted economic conditions. For the three months ended December 31, 2021, our provision for credit losses was impacted by improving economic and commercial real estate conditions and forecasts. For the three months ended December 31, 2021, our provision for credit losses was negative $23.0 million, compared to negative $13.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and negative $2.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020. Our provision was impacted by net loan charge-offs of $1.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, net loan charge-offs of $252,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and net loan recoveries of $2.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020. Our provision for credit losses was negative $48.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $70.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. Our provision was impacted by net loan recoveries of $541,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 and net loan charge-offs of $10.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Total non-accrual loans were $105.2 million, or 0.47% of total loans, at December 31, 2021 compared to $76.5 million, or 0.35% of total loans, at September 30, 2021 and $107.1 million, or 0.51% of total loans, at December 31, 2020. For the three months ended December 31, 2021, the increase in non-accrual loans was driven by a previously disclosed multi-family potential problem loan totaling $35.8 million as of December 31, 2021 that was restructured and classified as a troubled debt restructuring and moved to non-accrual status in the fourth quarter. The borrower is performing in accordance with the modified terms. We continue to proactively work to resolve our non-accrual loans.

At December 31, 2021, there were $60.6 million of loans deemed as troubled debt restructured loans (“TDRs”), of which $35.8 million was a multi-family loan, $19.7 million were residential and consumer loans and $4.3 million were commercial real estate loans. TDRs of $7.6 million were classified as accruing and $53.1 million were classified as non-accrual at December 31, 2021.

The following table sets forth non-accrual loans and accruing past due loans (excluding loans held for sale) on the dates indicated as well as certain asset quality ratios.

December 31, 2021

September 30, 2021

June 30, 2021

March 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

# of loans

amount

# of loans

amount

# of loans

amount

# of loans

amount

# of loans

amount


(Dollars in millions)


Accruing past due loans:

30 to 59 days past due:

Residential and consumer

47

$  10.7

50

$  12.3

62

$  12.8

62

$  13.2

84

$  18.5

Construction

Multi-family

7

14.0

9

11.5

8

16.2

10

19.2

5

7.3

Commercial real estate

7

15.6

9

19.5

2

0.5

8

11.1

8

9.5

Commercial and industrial

9

21.3

11

1.3

3

14.5

9

7.3

6

0.9

Total 30 to 59 days past due

70

61.6

79

44.6

75

44.0

89

50.8

103

36.2

60 to 89 days past due:

Residential and consumer

18

1.9

18

2.3

22

5.0

26

3.1

28

5.2

Construction

Multi-family

2

3.0

4

8.2

4

10.2

1

3.4

Commercial real estate

1

1.7

1

0.3

2

2.6

5

2.3

Commercial and industrial

2

0.1

1

0.2

1

1

0.2

8

3.1

Total 60 to 89 days past due

23

6.7

24

11.0

27

15.2

30

9.3

41

10.6

Total accruing past due loans

93

$  68.3

103

$  55.6

102

$  59.2

119

$  60.1

144

$  46.8


Non-accrual:

Residential and consumer

216

$  38.3

231

$  43.5

232

$  42.8

239

$  45.7

246

$  46.4

Construction

Multi-family

13

55.3

15

19.9

11

16.6

13

19.2

15

35.6

Commercial real estate

19

8.3

22

9.8

24

13.0

25

14.0

29

15.9

Commercial and industrial

15

3.3

16

3.3

13

5.2

15

4.4

21

9.2

Total non-accrual loans

263

$  105.2

284

$  76.5

280

$  77.6

292

$  83.3

311

$  107.1

Accruing troubled debt restructured loans

44

$    7.6

47

$    8.1

49

$    9.3

45

$    9.1

47

$    9.2

Non-accrual loans to total loans

0.47 %

0.35 %

0.36 %

0.40 %

0.51 %

Allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-accrual loans

228.82 %

344.61 %

348.05 %

340.60 %

264.17 %

Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans

1.07 %

1.20 %

1.26 %

1.36 %

1.36 %

 

Balance Sheet Summary

Total assets increased $1.78 billion, or 6.9%, to $27.81 billion at December 31, 2021 from $26.02 billion December 31, 2020. Cash and cash equivalents increased $117.6 million to $288.0 million at December 31, 2021. Net loans increased $1.76 billion, or 8.6%, to $22.34 billion at December 31, 2021. Securities decreased $46.8 million, or 1.2%, to $4.00 billion at December 31, 2021.

The detail of the loan portfolio is below:


December 31, 2021


September 30, 2021


December 31, 2020


(In thousands)

Commercial Loans:

Multi-family loans

$          7,865,592

7,655,135

7,122,840

Commercial real estate loans

5,371,758

5,135,123

4,947,212

Commercial and industrial loans

4,113,792

3,933,926

3,575,641

Construction loans

550,950

509,620

404,367

Total commercial loans

17,902,092

17,233,804

16,050,060

Residential mortgage loans

3,929,170

3,930,683

4,119,894

Consumer and other

766,785

740,827

702,801

Total loans

22,598,047

21,905,314

20,872,755

Deferred fees, premiums and other, net

(14,754)

(17,071)

(9,318)

Allowance for loan losses

(240,681)

(263,515)

(282,986)

Net loans

$        22,342,612

21,624,728

20,580,451

During the year ended December 31, 2021, we originated $2.43 billion in multi-family loans, $1.27 billion in residential loans, $1.26 billion in commercial and industrial loans, $1.24 billion in commercial real estate loans, $170.6 million in construction loans and $118.2 million in consumer and other loans. In addition, we acquired $219 million of loans from Berkshire Bank. Our loans are primarily on properties and businesses located in New Jersey and New York.

In addition to the loans originated for our portfolio, we originated residential mortgage loans for sale to third parties totaling $145.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2021, loans held for sale were $809,000.

The allowance for loan losses decreased by $42.3 million to $240.7 million at December 31, 2021 from $283.0 million at December 31, 2020. The decrease reflects a negative provision for loan losses of $43.8 million, partially offset by an increase of $541,000 resulting from net recoveries and an increase of approximately $1.0 million from the initial allowance on loans identified as PCD which were acquired from Berkshire Bank. Our allowance for loan losses and related provision were affected by the improving current and forecasted economic conditions and commercial real estate prices. Future increases in the allowance for loan losses may be necessary based on the growth and composition of the loan portfolio, the level of loan delinquency and the current and forecasted economic conditions over the life of our loans. At December 31, 2021, our allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans was 1.07%, a decrease from 1.36% at December 31, 2020 which was driven by the factors noted above.

Securities decreased by $46.8 million, or 1.2%, to $4.00 billion at December 31, 2021 from $4.04 billion at December 31, 2020. This decrease was primarily a result of paydowns and sales, partially offset by purchases.

Deposits increased by $1.30 billion, or 6.7%, to $20.82 billion at December 31, 2021 from $19.53 billion at December 31, 2020 primarily driven by an increase in checking account deposits, partially offset by decreases in time deposits and money market deposits. Checking account deposits increased $2.22 billion to $11.93 billion at December 31, 2021 from $9.71 billion at December 31, 2020. Core deposits (savings, checking and money market) represented approximately 90% of our total deposit portfolio at December 31, 2021 compared to 86% at December 31, 2020. Non interest checking increased $995.2 million, or 27.2% to $4.66 billion for the year ended December 31, 2021

Borrowed funds increased by $239.2 million, or 7.3%, to $3.54 billion at December 31, 2021 from $3.30 billion at December 31, 2020 to support balance sheet growth.

Stockholders’ equity increased by $228.4 million to $2.94 billion at December 31, 2021 from $2.71 billion at December 31, 2020, primarily attributable to net income of $313.3 million, share-based plan activity of $32.1 million and other comprehensive income of $33.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. These increases were partially offset by cash dividends of $0.56 per share totaling $138.6 million and the repurchase of approximately 1.0 million shares of common stock for $12.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2021. The Company remains above the FDIC’s “well capitalized” standards, with a Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-Based Ratio of 12.83% at December 31, 2021.

About the Company

Investors Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Investors Bank, which as of December 31, 2021 operated from its corporate headquarters in Short Hills, New Jersey and 154 branches located throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.


Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period or periods, or by the use of forward looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “continue,” or similar terms or variations on those terms, or the negative of those terms. Forward looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, as described in the “Risk Factors” disclosures included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as supplemented in quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, including, but not limited to, those related to the real estate and economic environment, particularly in the market areas in which the Company operates, competitive products and pricing, fiscal and monetary policies of the U.S. Government, changes in government regulations affecting financial institutions, including regulatory fees and capital requirements, changes in prevailing interest rates, failure to consummate the transaction with Citizens Financial Group, Inc. for any reason, including the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company), failure to obtain shareholder approval or failure to satisfy any of the other closing conditions in a timely basis or at all; the diversion of management’s time from ongoing business operations due to issues relating to the transaction with Citizens Financial Group, Inc., the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the merger agreement between the Company and Citizens Financial Group, Inc., the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Citizens Financial Group, Inc. or the Company, potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction, acquisitions and the integration of acquired businesses, credit risk management, asset-liability management, the financial and securities markets and the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity. Further, given its ongoing and dynamic nature, it is difficult to predict what the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our business and results of operations. The pandemic and related local and national economic disruption may, among other effects, continue to result in a material adverse change for the demand for our products and services; increased levels of loan delinquencies, problem assets and foreclosures; branch disruptions, unavailability of personnel and increased cybersecurity risks as employees work remotely.

The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company wishes to advise readers that the factors listed above could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements. The Company does not undertake and specifically declines any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.


Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We believe that providing certain non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with information useful in understanding our financial performance, our performance trends and financial position. We utilize these measures for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that our presentation and discussion, together with the accompanying reconciliations, provides a complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business and allows investors to view performance in a manner similar to management. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for GAAP basis measures and results, and we strongly encourage investors to review our consolidated financial statements in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies’ non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names.


INVESTORS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY


Consolidated Balance Sheets


December 31,

2021


September 30,

2021


December 31,
2020

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(audited)


Assets


(Dollars in thousands)

Cash and cash equivalents

$           287,990

670,295

170,432

Equity securities

8,194

7,673

36,000

Debt securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value

2,393,540

2,531,573

2,758,437

Debt securities held-to-maturity, net (estimated fair value of $1,651,504, $1,336,957 and $1,320,872 at December 31, 2021, September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively)

1,593,785

1,272,683

1,247,853

Loans receivable, net

22,342,612

21,624,728

20,580,451

Loans held-for-sale

809

397

30,357

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

176,480

177,058

159,829

Accrued interest receivable

78,636

81,549

79,705

Other real estate owned and other repossessed assets

2,882

5,849

7,115

Office properties and equipment, net

129,288

132,259

139,663

Operating lease right-of-use assets

199,603

203,522

199,981

Net deferred tax asset

87,251

109,588

116,805

Bank owned life insurance

229,358

227,822

223,714

Goodwill and intangible assets

131,993

133,237

109,633

Other assets

144,197

139,561

163,184

Total assets

$     27,806,618

27,317,794

26,023,159


Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Liabilities:

Deposits

$     20,824,638

20,400,424

19,525,419

Borrowed funds

3,535,038

3,534,536

3,295,790

Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance

137,438

152,407

115,729

Operating lease liabilities

212,678

216,374

212,559

Other liabilities

158,398

161,494

163,659

Total liabilities

24,868,190

24,465,235

23,313,156

Stockholders’ equity

2,938,428

2,852,559

2,710,003

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$     27,806,618

27,317,794

26,023,159

 


INVESTORS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY


Consolidated Statements of Operations


For the Three Months Ended


For the Year Ended


December 31,

2021


September 30,

2021


December 31,

2020


December 31,

2021


December 31,

2020


(unaudited)


(unaudited)


(unaudited)


(unaudited)


(audited)


(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Interest and dividend income:

Loans receivable and loans held-for-sale

$       214,709

211,189

213,928

836,171

871,411

Securities:

GSE obligations

571

567

523

2,237

1,517

Mortgage-backed securities

13,800

13,321

16,674

56,539

77,925

Equity

64

65

252

458

362

Municipal bonds and other debt

3,443

3,601

3,552

14,039

13,480

Interest-bearing deposits

281

268

93

648

1,460

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

2,130

2,234

2,858

8,546

14,739

Total interest and dividend income

234,998

231,245

237,880

918,638

980,894

Interest expense:

Deposits

15,036

15,683

29,310

67,905

155,589

Borrowed funds

18,994

20,960

19,776

79,718

99,619

Total interest expense

34,030

36,643

49,086

147,623

255,208

Net interest income

200,968

194,602

188,794

771,015

725,686

Provision for credit losses

(22,999)

(13,015)

(2,682)

(48,676)

70,158

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

223,967

207,617

191,476

819,691

655,528

Non-interest income:

Fees and service charges

6,143

5,196

4,935

22,080

17,916

Income on bank owned life insurance

1,536

1,508

1,579

6,548

6,638

Gain on loans, net

92

1,698

5,538

6,911

16,226

Gain (loss) on securities, net

503

(931)

157

506

406

Gain on sale of other real estate owned, net

34

270

86

1,054

Gain on sale-leaseback transactions

23,129

23,129

Other income

7,160

8,447

10,184

28,332

25,149

Total non-interest income

15,434

15,952

45,792

64,463

90,518

Non-interest expense:

Compensation and fringe benefits

61,022

60,231

64,891

245,065

240,970

Advertising and promotional expense

4,346

3,111

2,645

12,083

9,551

Office occupancy and equipment expense

18,105

23,535

28,451

76,788

77,754

Federal insurance premiums

2,800

2,950

3,550

12,350

14,276

General and administrative

624

706

455

2,254

2,133

Professional fees

5,586

12,925

3,834

26,483

16,220

Data processing and communication

9,729

9,985

9,004

39,042

35,702

Debt extinguishment

10,159

22,807

10,159

24,098

Other operating expenses

8,703

8,424

7,230

31,517

28,801

Total non-interest expenses

110,915

132,026

142,867

455,741

449,505

Income before income tax expense

128,486

91,543

94,401

428,413

296,541

Income tax expense

34,169

24,609

19,256

115,080

74,961

Net income

$         94,317

66,934

75,145

313,333

221,580

Basic earnings per share

$0.40

0.28

0.32

1.33

0.94

Diluted earnings per share

$0.40

0.28

0.32

1.33

0.94

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

235,935,642

235,602,277

236,679,655

235,315,487

235,761,457

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

237,415,493

236,413,268

236,757,361

236,436,081

235,838,808

 


INVESTORS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Average Balance Sheet and Yield/Rate Information


For the Three Months Ended


December 31, 2021


September 30, 2021


December 31, 2020

Average
Outstanding
Balance

Interest
Earned/
Paid

Weighted
Average
Yield/Rate

Average
Outstanding
Balance

Interest
Earned/
Paid

Weighted
Average
Yield/Rate

Average
Outstanding
Balance

Interest
Earned/
Paid

Weighted
Average
Yield/Rate

(Dollars in thousands)

Interest-earning assets:

Interest-earning cash accounts

$       858,964

281

0.13 %

$       844,365

268

0.13 %

$       454,986

93

0.08 %

Equity securities

7,758

64

3.30 %

8,747

65

2.97 %

25,915

252

3.89 %

Debt securities available-for-sale

2,439,916

9,098

1.49 %

2,501,016

9,683

1.55 %

2,717,128

12,502

1.84 %

Debt securities held-to-maturity

1,449,625

8,716

2.41 %

1,174,563

7,806

2.66 %

1,264,286

8,247

2.61 %

Net loans

21,829,427

214,709

3.93 %

21,284,262

211,189

3.97 %

20,695,149

213,928

4.13 %

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

175,525

2,130

4.85 %

192,111

2,234

4.65 %

175,097

2,858

6.53 %

Total interest-earning assets

26,761,215

234,998

3.51 %

26,005,064

231,245

3.56 %

25,332,561

237,880

3.76 %

Non-interest earning assets

1,122,901

1,151,571

1,144,838

Total assets

$ 27,884,116

$ 27,156,635

$ 26,477,399

Interest-bearing liabilities:

Savings

$    2,043,716

1,326

0.26 %

$    2,060,893

1,381

0.27 %

$    2,039,954

2,551

0.50 %

Interest-bearing checking

7,331,456

7,090

0.39 %

6,658,248

6,833

0.41 %

6,117,420

7,823

0.51 %

Money market accounts

4,785,618

4,371

0.37 %

4,613,066

4,475

0.39 %

4,949,313

9,944

0.80 %

Certificates of deposit

2,214,590

2,249

0.41 %

2,299,850

2,994

0.52 %

3,035,484

8,992

1.18 %

 Total interest-bearing deposits

16,375,380

15,036

0.37 %

15,632,057

15,683

0.40 %

16,142,171

29,310

0.73 %

Borrowed funds

3,498,840

18,994

2.17 %

3,863,460

20,960

2.17 %

3,470,338

19,776

2.28 %

Total interest-bearing liabilities

19,874,220

34,030

0.68 %

19,495,517

36,643

0.75 %

19,612,509

49,086

1.00 %

Non-interest-bearing liabilities

5,118,684

4,827,551

4,164,206

Total liabilities

24,992,904

24,323,068

23,776,715

Stockholders’ equity

2,891,212

2,833,567

2,700,684

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$ 27,884,116

$ 27,156,635

$ 26,477,399

Net interest income

$ 200,968

$ 194,602

$ 188,794

Net interest rate spread

2.83 %

2.81 %

2.76 %

Net interest earning assets

$   6,886,995

$   6,509,547

$    5,720,052

Net interest margin

3.00 %

2.99 %

2.98 %

Ratio of interest-earning assets to total interest-bearing liabilities

1.35

X

1.33

X

1.29

X

 


INVESTORS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Average Balance Sheet and Yield/Rate Information


For the Year Ended


December 31, 2021


December 31, 2020

Average
Outstanding
Balance

Interest
Earned/
Paid

Weighted
Average
Yield/Rate

Average
Outstanding
Balance

Interest
Earned/
Paid

Weighted
Average
Yield/Rate

(Dollars in thousands)

Interest-earning assets:

Interest-earning cash accounts

$      587,691

648

0.11 %

$      773,177

1,460

0.19 %

Equity securities

16,222

458

2.82 %

11,365

362

3.19 %

Debt securities available-for-sale

2,543,274

40,636

1.60 %

2,672,537

58,873

2.20 %

Debt securities held-to-maturity

1,254,917

32,179

2.56 %

1,184,984

34,049

2.87 %

Net loans

21,099,992

836,171

3.96 %

21,040,964

871,411

4.14 %

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

183,001

8,546

4.67 %

229,120

14,739

6.43 %

Total interest-earning assets

25,685,097

918,638

3.58 %

25,912,147

980,894

3.79 %

Non-interest earning assets

1,133,861

1,096,400

Total assets

$  26,818,958

$ 27,008,547

Interest-bearing liabilities:

Savings

$  2,032,004

5,591

0.28 %

$   2,039,686

12,056

0.59 %

Interest-bearing checking

6,581,074

27,488

0.42 %

5,869,801

42,014

0.72 %

Money market accounts

4,615,127

20,508

0.44 %

4,367,498

42,568

0.97 %

Certificates of deposit

2,359,645

14,318

0.61 %

3,819,029

58,951

1.54 %

 Total interest bearing deposits

15,587,850

67,905

0.44 %

16,096,014

155,589

0.97 %

Borrowed funds

3,704,903

79,718

2.15 %

4,665,094

99,619

2.14 %

Total interest-bearing liabilities

19,292,753

147,623

0.77 %

20,761,108

255,208

1.23 %

Non-interest-bearing liabilities

4,711,391

3,594,290

Total liabilities

24,004,144

24,355,398

Stockholders’ equity

2,814,814

2,653,149

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$  26,818,958

$ 27,008,547

Net interest income

$     771,015

$    725,686

Net interest rate spread

2.81 %

2.56 %

Net interest earning assets

$  6,392,344

$   5,151,039

Net interest margin

3.00 %

2.80 %

Ratio of interest-earning assets to total interest-bearing liabilities

1.33

X

1.25

X

 


INVESTORS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Selected Performance Ratios


For the Three Months Ended


For the Year Ended


December 31,

2021


September 30,

2021


December 31,

2020


December 31,

2021


December 31,

2020

Return on average assets

1.35 %

0.99 %

1.14 %

1.17 %

0.82 %

Return on average equity

13.05 %

9.45 %

11.13 %

11.13 %

8.35 %

Return on average tangible equity

13.68 %

9.86 %

11.60 %

11.62 %

8.70 %

Interest rate spread

2.83 %

2.81 %

2.76 %

2.81 %

2.56 %

Net interest margin

3.00 %

2.99 %

2.98 %

3.00 %

2.80 %

Efficiency ratio

51.25 %

62.70 %

60.90 %

54.55 %

55.07 %

Non-interest expense to average total assets

1.59 %

1.94 %

2.16 %

1.70 %

1.66 %

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

1.35

1.33

1.29

1.33

1.25


INVESTORS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data


December 31,

2021


September 30,

2021


December 31,

2020


Asset Quality Ratios:

Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets

0.42 %

0.33 %

0.47 %

Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans

0.50 %

0.39 %

0.56 %

Allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-accrual loans

228.82 %

344.61 %

264.17 %

Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans

1.07 %

1.20 %

1.36 %

Allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans (1)

1.13 %

1.28 %

1.44 %


Capital Ratios:

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (2)

10.19 %

10.24 %

10.14 %

Common equity tier 1 risk-based (2)

12.83 %

12.83 %

13.07 %

Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital (2)

12.83 %

12.83 %

13.07 %

Total Risk-Based Capital (2)

14.00 %

14.11 %

14.39 %

Equity to total assets (period end)

10.57 %

10.44 %

10.41 %

Average equity to average assets

10.37 %

10.43 %

10.20 %

Tangible capital to tangible assets (3)

10.14 %

10.00 %

10.03 %

Book value per common share (3)

$       12.36

$       12.03

$       11.43

Tangible book value per common share (3)

$       11.81

$       11.47

$       10.97


Other Data:

Number of full service offices

154

154

156

Full time equivalent employees

1,643

1,707

1,806

(1) Allowance for credit losses includes allowance for loan losses and allowance for losses on unfunded commitments.

(2) Capital ratios as of December 31, 2021 are estimated. In accordance with regulatory capital rules, the Company elected an option to delay the estimated impact of CECL on its regulatory capital over a five-year transition period ending December 31, 2024. As a result, capital ratios as of December 31, 2021, September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 exclude the impact of the increased allowance for credit losses on loans, unfunded commitments and held-to-maturity debt securities attributed to the adoption of CECL.

(3) See Non-GAAP Reconciliation.

 


Investors Bancorp, Inc.


Non-GAAP Reconciliation

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)


Book Value and Tangible Book Value per Share Computation


December 31, 2021


September 30, 2021


December 31, 2020

Total stockholders’ equity

$              2,938,428

2,852,559

2,710,003

Goodwill and intangible assets

131,993

133,237

109,633

Tangible stockholders’ equity

$              2,806,435

2,719,322

2,600,370


Book Value per Share Computation

Common stock issued

361,869,872

361,869,872

361,869,872

Treasury shares

(113,872,606)

(114,184,985)

(113,940,656)

Shares outstanding

247,997,266

247,684,887

247,929,216

Unallocated ESOP shares

(10,347,370)

(10,539,779)

(10,895,052)

Book value shares

237,649,896

237,145,108

237,034,164


Book Value per Share

$                      12.36

$                      12.03

$                      11.43


Tangible Book Value per Share

$                      11.81

$                      11.47

$                      10.97

Total assets

$            27,806,618

27,317,794

26,023,159

Goodwill and intangible assets

131,993

133,237

109,633

Tangible assets

$            27,674,625

27,184,557

25,913,526


Tangible capital to tangible assets

10.14 %

10.00 %

10.03 %

 

Contact:
Marianne Wade

(973) 924-5100
[email protected]

 

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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. TO HOST SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2022 EARNINGS CALL

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DALLAS, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) has scheduled its earnings conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 to review second quarter fiscal 2022 earnings, which will be announced before the market opens on Feb. 2, 2022. The company may also provide other business updates.

The live audio webcast can be accessed through Brinker’s investor relations website at http://investors.brinker.com/events/event-details/q2-2022-brinker-international-earnings-conference-call. A replay of the conference call will be available on the website for two weeks after the event and via Thomson StreetEvents for their service subscribers.

ABOUT BRINKER
Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world’s leading casual dining restaurant companies and home of Chili’s® Grill & Bar, Maggiano’s Little Italy® and two virtual brands: It’s Just Wings® and Maggiano’s Italian Classics. Founded by Norman Brinker in Dallas, Texas, we’ve ventured far from home, but stayed true to our roots. Brinker owns, operates or franchises more than 1,600 restaurants in 29 countries and two U.S. territories. Our passion is making people feel special, and we hope you feel that passion each time you visit one of our restaurants or invite us into your home through takeout or delivery. Learn more about Brinker and its brands at brinker.com.

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MARKEL ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE CALL DATE AND TIME

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RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL) announced today it will hold a conference call on Thursday, February 3, 2022 beginning at 9:30 am (Eastern Time) to discuss quarterly and year-end results and business developments.

Investors, analysts and the general public may listen to the call free over the Internet through the Company’s website, at www.markel.com in the “For investors” section. A replay of the call also will be available from approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call until Monday, February 14, 2022.

The webcast, the conference call and the content and permitted replays or rebroadcasts thereof are the exclusive copyrighted property of Markel Corporation and may not be copied, taped, rebroadcast, or published in whole or in part without the express written consent of Markel Corporation.

About Markel Corporation
Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The Company’s principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. In each of the Company’s businesses, it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Visit Markel Corporation on the web at www.markel.com.

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