Discovery Reports Q4 2020 Financial Results and Update

TORONTO, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Discovery Silver Corp. (TSX-V: DSV, OTCQX: DSVSF) (“Discovery” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its financial results for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2020, and to provide a summary of key events for the quarter and subsequent to year-end. All amounts are presented in Canadian dollars (“C$”) unless otherwise stated.

Discovery’s flagship project is our 100%-owned Cordero project (“Cordero” or the “Project”) located in Chihuahua State, Mexico. We are aggressively advancing the Project through a 66,000 metre (“m”) drill program in 2021 focused on delineating a high-margin silver project with size and scaleability.


HIGHLIGHTS FROM Q4 2020 & SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:



Financial & Corporate:

  • As at December 31, 2020, we had a cash and cash equivalents and short term investment balance of $82.5 million.
  • In February we announced that an aggregate of 31,140,000 common share purchase warrants with an exercise price of $1.00 were exercised prior to their expiry on February 17, 2021. The exercises resulted in gross proceeds of approximately $31 million, of which approximately $17.6 million was received in 2021.
  • The Company’s cash position as of the date of this release is approximately $94 million.
  • On March 12, 2021, we announced the appointment of Jennifer Wagner to the Company’s Board of Directors. Ms. Wagner is a corporate securities lawyer and has extensive experience advising companies on a variety of corporate commercial transactions, governance, and compliance matters. She currently serves as Executive Vice-President, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.



Exploration:

At Cordero, we have now completed 72,200 m (174 holes) as part of our expanded Phase 1 drill program that is scheduled to conclude at the end of this month. Data from Phase 1 drilling will be used to support the bulk-tonnage resource update and preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”) scheduled for the second half of the year.

The four drill rigs currently operating on site will continue uninterrupted with Phase 2 drilling. Phase 2 drilling will be focused on reserve definition, resource expansion, and high-grade vein delineation.

Bulk-tonnage targets

Our recent drilling has expanded the higher-grade bulk-tonnage domain by more than 250 m northeast, along strike in the South Corridor. This domain has now been defined over a strike length of approximately 1.4 km and is open to the northeast and has been drilled to a depth of 500 m and remains open below this. Higher-grade zones of mineralization are typically flanked by medium and lower-grade mineralization pointing to the scaleability of the mineralized system at Cordero.

Select drill highlights during Q4 2020 and subsequent to quarter-end from our bulk-tonnage targets include:

  • 128.2 m averaging 165 g/t
    AgEq from 312.4 m (65 g/t Ag, 0.05 g/t Au, 1.2% Pb and 1.3% Zn) including 26.1 m averaging 263 g/t AgEq1 (109 g/t Ag, 0.06 g/t Au, 2.0% Pb, 1.9% Zn) in hole C20-405
  • 139.1 m averaging 138 g/t
    AgEq from 196.2 m (47 g/t Ag, 0.07 g/t Au, 0.6% Pb and 1.6% Zn)
  • 131.6 m averaging 118 g/t
    AgEq from 49.2 m (48 g/t Ag, 0.09 g/t Au, 0.5% Pb and 1.1% Zn) including 37.1 m averaging 223 g/t AgEq (119 g/t Ag, 0.22 g/t Au, 1.0% Pb, 1.2% Zn) in hole C20-375
  • 110.0 m averaging 110 g/t AgEq from 137.1 m (37 g/t Ag, 0.04 g/t Au, 0.8% Pb and 1.0% Zn) and 51.8 m averaging 184 g/t AgEq (65 g/t Ag, 0.05 g/t Au, 1.6% Pb, 1.4% Zn) in hole C21-414
  • 85.6 m averaging 175 g/t AgEq from 406.2 m (53 g/t Ag, 0.05 g/t Au, 1.4% Pb and 1.7% Zn) including 39.9 m averaging 308 g/t AgEq (93 g/t Ag, 0.08 g/t Au, 2.4% Pb, 3.0% Zn) in hole C20-378

High-grade vein targets

We continue to demonstrate the excellent potential of the high-grade vein systems that transect the deposit. At Josefina we have consistently intercepted bonanza grades along 1.5km of strike extent. At the 1.5km Todos Santos vein trend 20 holes have now been drilled. All 20 holes have intercepted the principal vein returning an average drilled width of 2.6m grading 635 g/t AgEq1. Recent step out holes at the Parcionera vein trend have doubled the drill-confirmed strike extent to at least 1 km with clear potential for further expansion to the northeast.

Select drill highlights from these veins during Q4 2020 and subsequent to quarter end include:


Josefina Vein

  • 1.3 m averaging 2,166 g/t AgEq from 95.6 m (1,581 g/t Ag, 0.15 g/t Au, 9.9% Pb and 5.4% Zn) in hole C20-381
  • 1.0 m averaging 1,826 g/t AgEq from 41.2 m (1,280 g/t Ag, 4.24 g/t Au, 1.6% Pb and 3.4% Zn) within an 8.9 m interval averaging 410 g/t AgEq1 (267 g/t Ag, 0.91 g/t Au, 0.9% Pb, 0.8% Zn) in hole C20-382
  • 1.3 m averaging 2,290 g/t
    AgEq from 136.7 m (1,607 g/t Ag, 2.06 g/t Au, 5.2% Pb and 8.0% Zn) in hole C20-396


Todos Santos Vein

  • 3.4 m averaging 1,150 g/t
    AgEq from 145.6 m (412 g/t Ag, 0.42 g/t Au, 8.0% Pb and 10.0% Zn) in hole C20-349
  • 2.0 m averaging 1,207 g/t AgEq from 224.8 m (532 g/t Ag, 0.38 g/t Au, 8.8% Pb and 8.1% Zn) in hole C20-351
  • 1.4 m averaging 1,107 g/t AgEq from 135.4 m (552 g/t Ag, 0.33 g/t Au, 11.0% Pb and 3.4% Zn) within a 4.0 m interval averaging 763 g/t AgEq (377 g/t Ag, 0.28 g/t Au, 7.1% Pb, 2.7% Zn) in hole C20-385
  • 1.0 m averaging 1,729 g/t AgEq from 380.1 m (433 g/t Ag, 0.23 g/t Au, 9.3% Pb and 22.9% Zn) in hole C20-354


Parcionera Vein

  • 4.4 m averaging 524 g/t
    AgEq from 53.9 m (246 g/t Ag, 0.39 g/t Au, 6.5% Pb and 0.4% Zn) within a 37.1 m interval averaging 113 g/t AgEq (47 g/t Ag, 0.09 g/t Au, 1.1% Pb, 0.4% Zn) in hole C20-362
  • 0.5 m averaging 1,765 g/t AgEq from 100.9 m (665 g/t Ag, 0.58 g/t Au, 13.8% Pb and 13.7% Zn) in hole C20-360

For the drill results noted above, refer to news releases dated November 14 and October 12, 2020, and January 6, February 2, March 15 and April 20, 2021, for further details.


COVID-19 UPDATE:

The Company continues to be proactive regarding COVID-19 and continually monitors employees and contractors and remains committed to being engaged with our local stakeholders during this uncertain period. The Company will continue to closely monitor the directives of all levels of government in both Mexico and Canada as well as the relevant health authorities.


LOOKING AHEAD:

Our Phase 1 drill program began in September 2019 and will conclude at the end of April 2021. In total we have drilled more than 70,000 m, delivering exceptional results that demonstrate the excellent high-grade potential that exists within the enormous mineralized footprint at Cordero. Over the coming months we will be busy compiling this drill data alongside our updated geological and structural models to produce a brand-new resource estimate in 3Q 2021. This resource model, along with the results from our detailed metallurgical testwork program that is ongoing, will form the basis for a revamped PEA to be completed in 4Q 2021. Our objective with the PEA is to deliver a technically robust study demonstrating that Cordero is one of the few deposits in the silver space that offers the combination of margin, size and scaleability.

While we are working on these major de-risking milestones we will remain focused on continuing to add value through our Phase 2 drill program. Our Phase 2 program will immediately follow our Phase 1 program with the four drill rigs currently operating on site continuing uninterrupted. Phase 2 drilling will be focused on three key areas: (1) upgrading inferred resources to indicated for inclusion in a prefeasibility study on Cordero; (2) resource expansion of bulk-tonnage mineralization; and (3) testing of the width, grade and continuity of extensive high-grade vein systems that transect the deposit. Additionally, socio-economic and environmental baseline studies are currently underway and will continue through the year.


SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA:

The following selected financial data is summarized from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto (the “Financial Statements”) for the year ended December 31, 2020. A copy of the Financial Statements and MD&A is available on our website at www.discoverysilver.com or on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Net loss   Q4 2020     Q4 2019     Q4 YTD 2020     Q4 YTD 2019  
(a)   Total $ (6,125,457 ) $ (4,178,391 ) $ (17,755,694 ) $ (9,656,554 )
(b)   basic and diluted per share $ (0.02 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.08 )
Net loss & total comprehensive loss $ (5,455,362 ) $ (3,959,211 ) $ (18,064,675 ) $ (9,595,837 )
Total weighted average shares outstanding   302,368,222     193,526,170     255,839,116     114,752,935  

    December 31, 2020     December 31, 2019  
Cash, cash equivalents & short-term investments $ 82,547,897   $ 23,950,737  
Total assets $ 111,564,881   $ 53,518,599  
Total current liabilities $ 982,260   $ 716,596  
Total liabilities $ 1,023,349   $ 804,466  
Working capital $ 82,435,046   $ 23,860,648  
Total Shareholders’ equity $ 110,541,532   $ 52,714,133  


About Discovery

Discovery’s flagship project is its 100%-owned Cordero project, one of the few silver projects globally that offers margin, size and scaleability. The project is located in a prolific mining belt in Chihuahua State, Mexico, and is supported by an industry leading balance sheet with over C$90 million of cash allocated for aggressive exploration, resource expansion and future development. Discovery was a recipient of the 2020 TSX Venture 50 award and the 2021 OTCQX Best 50 award.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors,

Taj Singh, M.Eng, P.Eng, CPA,

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

For further information contact:

Forbes Gemmell, CFA

VP Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Phone: 416-613-9410
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.discoverysilver.com


TECHNICAL NOTES & REFERENCES:

1All results in this news release are rounded. Assays are uncut and undiluted. Widths are drilled widths, not true widths, as a full interpretation of the actual orientation of mineralization is not complete. Intervals were chosen based on a 20 g/t AgEq cutoff with no more than 10 m of dilution. AgEq calculations are used as the basis for total metal content calculations given Ag is the dominant metal constituent as a percentage of AgEq value in approximately 70% of the Company’s mineralized intercepts. AgEq calculations for reported drill results are based on USD $16.50/oz Ag, $1,350/oz Au, $0.85/lb Pb, $1.00/lb Zn. The calculations assume 100% metallurgical recovery and are indicative of gross in-situ metal value at the indicated metal prices. Refer to notes below for metallurgical recoveries assumed in the 2018 PEA completed on Cordero.

The most recent technical report for the Cordero Project is the 2018 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) authored by M3 Engineering and Technology Corp and includes the most recent resource estimate, completed by Independent Mining Consultants, Inc. It is available on Discovery’s website and on SEDAR under Levon Resources Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery. The PEA assumes metallurgical recoveries of 89% for Ag, 84% for Pb, 72% for Zn and 40% for Au.

Sample
analysis
and
QA/QC
Program: True widths of reported drill intercepts have not been determined. Assays are uncut except where indicated. All core assays are from HQ drill core unless stated otherwise. Drill core is logged and sampled in a secure core storage facility located at the project site 40km north of the city of Parral. Core samples from the program are cut in half, using a diamond cutting saw, and are sent to ALS Geochemistry-Mexico for preparation in Chihuahua City, Mexico, and subsequently pulps are sent to ALS Vancouver, Canada, which is an accredited mineral analysis laboratory, for analysis. All samples are prepared using a method whereby the entire sample is crushed to 70% passing -2mm, a split of 250g is taken and pulverized to better than 85% passing 75 microns. Samples are analyzed for gold using standard Fire Assay-AAS techniques (Au-AA24) from a 50g pulp. Over limits are analyzed by fire assay and gravimetric finish. Samples are also analyzed using thirty three-element inductively coupled plasma method (“ME-ICP61”). Over limit sample values are re-assayed for: (1) values of zinc > 1%; (2) values of lead > 1%; and (3) values of silver > 100 g/t. Samples are re-assayed using the ME-OG62 (high-grade material ICP-AES) analytical package. For values of silver greater than 1,500 g/t, samples are re-assayed using the Ag-CON01 analytical method, a standard 30 g fire assay with gravimetric finish. Certified standards and blanks are routinely inserted into all sample shipments to ensure integrity of the assay process. Selected samples are chosen for duplicate assay from the coarse reject and pulps of the original sample. No QAQC issues were noted with the results reported herein.

Qualified
Person: Gernot Wober, P.Geo, VP Exploration, Discovery Silver Corp., is the Company’s designated Qualified Person for this news release within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and has reviewed and validated that the information contained in this news release is accurate.

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This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, including any of the securities in the United States of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may include forward-looking statements that are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. All statements within this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are to be considered forward looking. Although Discovery believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements include fluctuations in market prices, including metal prices, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. There can be no assurances that such statements will prove accurate and, therefore, readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such uncertainties. There can be no assurance that the Private Placement will close on the announced terms. Discovery does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required under applicable laws. For a detailed discussion on the risks faced by the Company, refer to the documents incorporated by reference herein, the Company’s MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the Company’s 2019 Annual Information Form available on the Company’s website at www.discoverysilver.com or under Discovery’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

 



PCSB Financial Corporation Announces Third Fiscal Quarter Financial Results and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, New York, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PCSB Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PCSB), parent of PCSB Bank (the “Bank”), today announced net income of $3.6 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to $2.7 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and $1.2 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Net income was $9.0 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, for the nine months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $6.4 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, for the nine months ended March 31, 2020.

Results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2021 include a benefit for loan losses of $944,000 and $1.2 million, or $0.05 and $0.07 per diluted share, net of tax, respectively, related to the release of qualitative reserves established in the prior fiscal year associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The prior year results include provision for loan losses of $1.7 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, net of tax, for both the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020 related to the establishment of these qualitative reserves.

On April 21, 2021, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, an increase of 50% from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on or about May 28, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 14, 2021.

Third Quarter Highlights

  • Earnings before income tax expense and provision (benefit) for loan losses of $3.7 million for the current quarter increased $58,000 or 1.6% from the linked quarter and $72,000 or 2.0% from the same quarter last year.
  • Net interest income of $11.6 million for the current quarter increased $90,000 or 0.8% from the linked quarter and $112,000 or 1.0% from the same quarter last year.
  • Tax equivalent net interest margin was 2.69% for the current quarter, a decrease from 2.71% in the linked quarter and 2.90% for the same quarter last year.
  • The average cost of interest-bearing deposits was 0.59% for the current quarter, a decrease from 0.71% in the linked quarter and 1.18% for the same quarter last year.
  • The efficiency ratio was 70.10% for the current quarter compared to 70.72% for the linked quarter and 70.38% for the prior year quarter.
  • Average loans receivable, excluding SBA Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans, of $1.21 billion for the current quarter, unchanged from the same quarter last year.
  • Average deposits of $1.40 billion for the current quarter, increases of 1.6% and 11.0% compared to the linked quarter and same quarter last year, respectively.
  • Allowance for loan losses to total net loans receivable (excluding PPP loans) of 0.65%, a decrease from 0.72% in the linked quarter and 0.68% in the prior year quarter.
  • Non-performing loans of $2.1 million, or 0.17% of total net loans receivable (excluding PPP loans) as of March 31, 2021, compared to 0.14% as of December 31, 2020 and 0.15% as of March 31, 2020.
  • Loans on a COVID-19 related payment deferral totaled $34.4 million, or 2.71% of gross loans, compared to $31.9 million, or 2.56% of the gross loans as of December 31, 2020. Loans on deferral totaling $8.7 million, $10.9 million, $1.3 million and $13.5 million are scheduled to resume payments in the next four consecutive quarters, respectively.

President’s Comments

Joseph D. Roberto, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of PCSB Financial Corporation, commented, “We are pleased with the Company’s operating and financial results for the quarter and nine months as we continue to provide stable core earnings. We are also encouraged by the improving economy resulting from the latest stimulus package and vaccine rollouts and expect our business communities to resume their operations at full capacity. That being said, we continue to be a source of strength to our customers and communities by participating in round 2 of the SBA’s PPP program while assisting those small businesses as they begin the SBA’s loan application forgiveness process from round 1. Meanwhile, asset quality remains very strong and our negative loan loss provision reflects the meaningful improvement in current economic conditions resulting from a decrease in COVID-19 driven stress. While there is still some uncertainty, it is good to see a recovery in the economy that will lead to opportunities for long-term growth and profitability for our shareholders.  

Income Statement Summary

Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $3.6 million, an $898,000 increase from the linked quarter and a $2.4 million increase from the prior year period. The change from the linked quarter is primarily due to a $1.0 million decrease in the provision for loan losses, a $119,000 decrease in noninterest expenses and a $90,000 increase in net interest income, partially offset by a $151,000 decrease in noninterest income and a $161,000 increase in income tax expense. The change from the prior year period is primarily due to a $2.9 million decrease in the provision for loan losses and a $112,000 increase in net interest income, partially offset by a $599,000 increase in income tax expense.

Net interest income was $11.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, increases of $90,000 and $112,000, or 0.8% and 1.0%, compared to the linked quarter and prior year quarter, respectively. The increase compared to the linked quarter is primarily the result of an $18.9 million, or 1.1%, increase in average interest-earning assets, partially offset by a 2 basis point decrease in the tax equivalent net interest margin. The increase in net interest income compared to the prior year period is primarily the result of a $143.8 million, or 9.0% increase in average interest-earning assets, partially offset by a 21 basis point decrease in the tax equivalent net interest margin.

The tax equivalent net interest margin was 2.69% for the current quarter, reflecting a decrease of 2 basis points compared to 2.71% in the linked quarter and a 21 basis point decrease compared to 2.90% in the prior year quarter. When compared to the prior year period, while net interest income has increased, margin compression has resulted from significant asset growth primarily in cash and cash equivalents. However, in the current quarter, the reduction in funding costs mostly offset the decrease in asset yields, resulting in a largely unchanged tax equivalent net interest margin compared to the linked quarter. Some level of excess liquidity is expected to continue for the foreseeable future and is largely dependent on a number of factors, such as government stimulus programs as well as consumer and commercial spending activity.

Tax equivalent net interest margin, excluding the effect of PPP loans, was 2.62% for the current quarter compared to 2.66% in the linked quarter and 2.89% in the prior year quarter. Tax equivalent net interest margin, excluding the effect of PPP loans, was 2.64% for the current year to date period compared to 2.95% in the prior year period. Unearned origination fees (net of origination costs) on PPP loans totaled $1.2 million as of March 31, 2021 and will be recognized in income over the remaining lives of the loans and is largely dependent on the timing of forgiveness.

Tax equivalent yield on interest-earning assets for the current quarter was 3.23%, a 10 basis point decrease from the prior quarter and a 64 basis point decrease from the prior year quarter. A $42.6 million, or 3.5%, increase in average loans compared to the prior year quarter was more than offset by a decrease in asset yields, a result of decreases in market interest rates, the origination of lower yielding PPP loans, and significant increases in liquidity over the last twelve months. The rate of asset yield decrease has slowed in recent quarters due to a more stable yield curve and earning asset composition.

The cost of interest-bearing deposits was 0.59% for the current quarter, a decrease of 12 basis points and 59 basis points from 0.71% and 1.18% in the prior quarter and prior year quarter, respectively. In response to the significant decrease in market interest rates in March 2020, deposit rate reductions have been implemented throughout the last year, the effects of which continue to be realized. As of quarter end, the weighted average cost of interest-bearing deposits was 0.44%. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 0.70% for the current quarter, decreases of 11 basis points from 0.81% in the prior quarter and 56 basis points from 1.26% in the prior year quarter. Over the remainder of the current fiscal year, the Company has $50.0 million of wholesale funding maturing, comprised of FHLB advances and brokered time deposits, with a weighted average cost of 2.31%. Additionally, over the same period the Company has $78.3 million of non-brokered time deposits maturing with a current weighted average cost of 0.98%. If our time deposit offer rates remain at their current levels, the Company expects the cost of these deposits to be reduced significantly or to be paid off with low-earning excess liquidity.

The benefit for loan losses was $894,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to a provision for loan losses of $107,000 in the linked quarter and $2.0 million for the prior year quarter. Included in the prior year quarter was a provision for loan losses of $1.7 million associated with qualitative reserves established in the prior fiscal year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Included in the current quarter was a benefit for loan losses of $944,000 associated with release of those reserves. Loans on a COVID-19 related payment deferral totaled $34.4 million, or 2.71% of gross loans, as of March 31, 2021, compared to $31.9 million, or 2.56% of the gross loans, as of December 31, 2020. Recoveries, net of charge-offs, were $82,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to charge-offs, net of recoveries, of $102,000 for the linked quarter and recoveries, net of charge-offs, of $122,000 for the prior year quarter. Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans receivable (excluding PPP loans) was 0.17% as of March 31, 2021, an increase from 0.14% as of December 31, 2020 and 0.15% as of March 31, 2020.

Noninterest income of $592,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 decreased $151,000 compared to the linked quarter and increased $12,000 compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease compared to the linked quarter was primarily due to decreases of $238,000 in swap income and $26,000 in all other noninterest income, partially offset by a $113,000 increase in net gains on the sale of investment securities. The increase compared to the prior year quarter was primarily due to a $75,000 increase in net gains on the sale of investment securities, partially offset by a decrease of $40,000 in gains on sale of foreclosed real estate and $23,000 in all other noninterest income.

Noninterest expense of $8.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 decreased $119,000 compared to the linked quarter and increased $52,000 compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease compared to the linked quarter was primarily due to decreases of $121,000 in professional fees and $144,000 in all other non-interest expenses, partially offset by increases of $75,000 in salaries and benefits and $71,000 in communications and data processing. The increase compared to the prior year quarter was caused primarily by increases of $115,000 in FDIC insurance premiums, $48,000 in occupancy expenses and $76,000 in all other expenses, partially offset by a decrease of $187,000 in salaries and benefits. The Bank applied small bank assessment credits of $108,000 which fully offset its FDIC assessment for the prior year quarter. All available credits were applied as of June 30, 2020.

The effective income tax rate was 21.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2021, as compared to 22.8% for the prior year quarter.

Balance Sheet Summary

Total assets increased $62.7 million to $1.85 billion at March 31, 2021 as compared to $1.79 billion as of June 30, 2020 primarily due to increases of $34.1 million in total investment securities and $33.0 million in cash and cash equivalents. The increase in investment securities was primarily driven by an increase of $39.1 million in state and municipal securities, partially offset by a $5.0 million net decrease in all other securities, as the Company deployed excess liquidity. The increase in cash and cash equivalents is a result of an increase in deposits and reduced loan originations experienced during the year due to reduced economic activity resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Net loans receivable increased $208,000, the result of increases in commercial mortgages of $24.1 million and commercial loans of $7.1 million, partially offset by decreases in residential mortgages and home equity lines of credit of $26.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively. The increase in commercial loans includes an increase in PPP loans of $777,000, driven by the origination of $17.1 million in PPP loans, largely offset by paydowns and forgiveness of $16.3 million.

Total liabilities increased $65.2 million to $1.58 billion at March 31, 2021 as an $81.0 million increase in deposits was partially offset by decreases of $10.1 million in FHLB advances and $5.8 million all other liabilities.

Total shareholders’ equity decreased $2.4 million to $271.3 million at March 31, 2021 as compared to June 30, 2020. This decrease was primarily due to the repurchase of $13.3 million (926,203 shares) of common stock and $1.8 million of cash dividends declared and paid, partially offset by net income of $9.0 million and $3.5 million of stock-based compensation and reduction in unearned ESOP shares for plan shares earned during the period. As of March 31, 2021, there were 739,660 shares available to be repurchased under the current stock repurchase plan.

At March 31, 2021, the Company’s book value per share and tangible book value per share were $16.99 and $16.60, respectively, compared to $16.20 and $15.82, respectively, at June 30, 2020. Reconciliations of book value per share (GAAP measure) to tangible book value per share (non-GAAP measure) appear at the end of this release. At March 31, 2021, the Bank was considered “well capitalized” under applicable regulatory guidelines.

About PCSB Financial Corporation and PCSB Bank

PCSB Financial Corporation is the bank holding company for PCSB Bank. PCSB Bank is a New York-chartered commercial bank that has served the banking needs of its customers in the Lower Hudson Valley of New York State since 1871. It operates from its executive offices/headquarters and 15 branch offices located in Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties in New York.

This News Release contains a number of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may be identified by use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions.

Forward-looking statements are based upon various assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of management’s experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors (many of which are beyond the Company’s control) that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements
. These factors include, without limitation, the following: the duration, extent and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its impact on our business and operations, the impact of lost fee revenue and increased operating expenses, as well as its effect on our customers and issuers of securities, including their ability to make timely payments on obligations, service providers and on economies and markets more generally, the timing and occurrence or non-occurrence of events may be subject to circumstances beyond the Company’s control; there may be increases in competitive pressure among financial institutions or from non-financial
institutions; changes in the interest rate environment may reduce interest margins; changes in deposit flows, loan demand or real estate values may adversely affect the Company’s business; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines may cause the Company’s financial condition to be perceived differently; changes in corporate and/or individual income tax laws may adversely affect the Company’s financial condition or results of operations; general economic conditions, either nationally or locally in some or all areas in which the Company conducts business, or conditions in the securities markets or the banking industry may be less favorable than the Company currently anticipates; legislation or regulatory changes may adversely affect the Company’s business; technological changes may be more difficult or expensive than the Company anticipates; success or consummation of new business initiatives may be more difficult or expensive than the Company anticipates; or litigation or other matters before regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future, may delay the occurrence or non-occurrence of events longer than the Company anticipates. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by applicable law or regulation.

Contact: Joseph D. Roberto

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(914) 248-7272

PCSB Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

    March 31,     June 30,  
    2021     2020  
ASSETS                
Cash and due from banks   $ 167,983     $ 135,045  
Federal funds sold     1,331       1,257  
Cash and cash equivalents     169,314       136,302  
Held to maturity debt securities, at amortized cost
  (fair value of $313,974 and $281,497, respectively)
    309,692       275,772  
Available for sale debt securities, at fair value     37,610       37,426  
Total investment securities     347,302       313,198  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $7,865 and $8,639, respectively     1,261,155       1,260,947  
Accrued interest receivable     6,731       6,880  
FHLB stock     5,854       6,308  
Premises and equipment, net     19,364       20,853  
Deferred tax asset, net     3,163       3,129  
Bank-owned life insurance     25,400       25,019  
Goodwill     6,106       6,106  
Other intangible assets     168       229  
Other assets     10,117       12,958  
Total assets   $ 1,854,674     $ 1,791,929  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Interest-bearing deposits   $ 1,250,945     $ 1,181,357  
Non interest-bearing deposits     203,345       191,898  
Total deposits     1,454,290       1,373,255  
Mortgage escrow funds     9,252       10,123  
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank     95,991       106,089  
Other liabilities     23,844       28,749  
Total liabilities     1,583,377       1,518,216  
Commitments and contingencies            
Preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively)            
Common stock ($0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 18,703,577 and 18,712,295 shares issued as of March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2020, and 15,966,216 and 16,898,137 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively)     187       187  
Additional paid in capital     188,926       186,200  
Retained earnings     148,466       141,288  
Unearned compensation – ESOP     (10,418 )     (11,145 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes     (6,180 )     (6,403 )
Treasury stock, at cost (2,737,361 and 1,814,158 shares as of March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively)     (49,684 )     (36,414 )
Total shareholders’ equity     271,297       273,713  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 1,854,674     $ 1,791,929  

PCSB Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2021     2020     2021     2020  
Interest and dividend income                                
Loans receivable   $ 12,116     $ 13,114     $ 36,845     $ 39,299  
Investment securities     1,700       2,003       5,489       6,974  
Federal funds and other     109       217       344       816  
Total interest and dividend income     13,925       15,334       42,678       47,089  
Interest expense                                
Deposits and escrow interest     1,782       3,268       6,372       9,927  
FHLB advances     506       541       1,545       1,942  
Total interest expense     2,288       3,809       7,917       11,869  
Net interest income     11,637       11,525       34,761       35,220  
Provision (benefit) for loan losses     (894 )     2,008       (678 )     2,755  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses     12,531       9,517       35,439       32,465  
Noninterest income                                
Fees and service charges     353       366       1,038       1,170  
Swap income                 367       170  
Bank-owned life insurance     120       128       381       399  
Gains on sale of securities, net     113       38       113       38  
Other     6       48       30       115  
Total noninterest income     592       580       1,929       1,892  
Noninterest expense                                
Salaries and employee benefits     5,595       5,782       16,722       17,435  
Occupancy and equipment     1,359       1,311       4,051       3,959  
Communications and data processing     517       521       1,539       1,559  
Professional fees     382       393       1,285       1,176  
Postage, printing, stationery and supplies     146       140       452       439  
Advertising     100       100       300       300  
FDIC assessment     115             350        
Amortization of intangible assets     21       24       61       73  
Other operating expenses     337       249       1,127       1,160  
Total noninterest expense     8,572       8,520       25,887       26,101  
Net income before income tax expense     4,551       1,577       11,481       8,256  
Income tax expense     959       360       2,467       1,857  
Net income   $ 3,592     $ 1,217     $ 9,014     $ 6,399  
Earnings per common share:                                
Basic   $ 0.25     $ 0.08     $ 0.60     $ 0.41  
Diluted     0.25       0.08       0.60       0.40  
Weighted average common shares outstanding:                                
Basic     14,631,122       15,437,173       14,944,097       15,752,709  
Diluted     14,632,342       15,447,217       14,944,664       15,814,322  

PCSB Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Net Interest Margin Analysis (unaudited)

(dollar amounts in thousands)

  Three Months Ended  
  March 31, 2021     December 31, 2020     March 31, 2020  
  Average Balance     Interest / Dividends   Average Rate     Average Balance     Interest / Dividends   Average Rate     Average Balance     Interest / Dividends   Average Rate  
Assets:                                                            
Loans receivable (1) $ 1,252,492     $ 12,116   3.88 %   $ 1,232,555     $ 12,182   3.96 %   $ 1,209,920     $ 13,114     4.35 %
Investment securities (1)   319,239       1,700   2.18       313,812       1,933   2.51       323,942       2,003     2.48  
Other interest-earning assets   162,193       109   0.27       168,608       110   0.26       56,242       217     1.56  
Total interest-earning assets   1,733,924       13,925   3.23       1,714,975       14,225   3.33       1,590,104       15,334     3.87  
Non-interest-earning assets   68,748                   70,417                   67,889                
Total assets $ 1,802,672                 $ 1,785,392                 $ 1,657,993                
                                                             
Liabilities and equity:                                                            
NOW accounts $ 161,049       59   0.15     $ 149,620       79   0.21     $ 125,103       66     0.21  
Money market accounts   274,516       208   0.31       255,961       211   0.33       179,230       423     0.96  
Savings accounts and escrow   368,791       132   0.15       362,422       168   0.18       342,254       209     0.25  
Time deposits   411,500       1,383   1.36       434,446       1,700   1.55       480,233       2,570     2.17  
Total interest-bearing deposits   1,215,856       1,782   0.59       1,202,449       2,158   0.71       1,126,820       3,268     1.18  
FHLB advances   104,604       506   1.96       106,034       520   1.94       98,364       541     2.23  
Total interest-bearing liabilities   1,320,460       2,288   0.70       1,308,483       2,678   0.81       1,225,184       3,809     1.26  
Non-interest-bearing deposits   187,778                   178,538                   137,930                
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities   24,272                   26,482                   19,706                
Total liabilities   1,532,510                   1,513,503                   1,382,820                
Total shareholders’ equity   270,162                   271,889                   275,173                
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 1,802,672                 $ 1,785,392                 $ 1,657,993                
                                                             
Net interest income         $ 11,637                 $ 11,547                 $ 11,525        
Interest rate spread – tax equivalent (2)               2.53                   2.52                     2.61  
Net interest margin – tax equivalent (3)               2.69                   2.71                     2.90  
Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities   131.31 %                 131.07 %                 129.78 %              
                                                             
(1) Tax exempt yield is shown on a tax equivalent basis for proper comparison using a statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for all period presented. See reconciliation of non-GAAP measures at the end of this release.  
(2) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the average yield on average interest-earning assets and the average cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.  
(3) Net interest margin represents tax equivalent net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. See reconciliation of non-GAAP measures at the end of this release.  

PCSB Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Net Interest Margin Analysis (unaudited)

(dollar amounts in thousands)

  Nine Months Ended March 31,  
  2021     2020  
  Average Balance     Interest / Dividends     Average Rate     Average Balance     Interest / Dividends     Average Rate  
Assets:                                              
Loans receivable (1) $ 1,245,881     $ 36,845       3.95 %   $ 1,176,733     $ 39,299       4.45 %
Investment securities (1)   316,114       5,489       2.36       360,631       6,974       2.59  
Other interest-earning assets   162,946       344       0.28       53,944       816       2.01  
Total interest-earning assets   1,724,941       42,678       3.31       1,591,308       47,089       3.95  
Non-interest-earning assets   70,364                       68,983                  
Total assets $ 1,795,305                     $ 1,660,291                  
                                               
Liabilities and equity:                                              
NOW accounts $ 153,378       227       0.20     $ 122,470       191       0.21  
Money market accounts   260,258       657       0.34       163,395       1,358       1.11  
Savings accounts and escrow   363,768       502       0.18       353,373       674       0.25  
Time deposits   429,811       4,986       1.54       469,022       7,704       2.19  
Total interest-bearing deposits   1,207,215       6,372       0.70       1,108,260       9,927       1.19  
FHLB advances   105,569       1,545       1.95       112,644       1,942       2.30  
Total interest-bearing liabilities   1,312,784       7,917       0.80       1,220,904       11,869       1.30  
Non-interest-bearing deposits   183,467                       138,968                  
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities   26,570                       20,914                  
Total liabilities   1,522,821                       1,380,786                  
Total shareholders’ equity   272,484                       279,505                  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 1,795,305                     $ 1,660,291                  
                                               
Net interest income         $ 34,761                     $ 35,220          
Interest rate spread – tax equivalent (2)                   2.51                       2.65  
Net interest margin – tax equivalent (3)                   2.70                       2.95  
Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities   131.40 %                     130.34 %                
                                               
(1) Tax exempt yield is shown on a tax equivalent basis for proper comparison using a statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for all period presented. See reconciliation of non-GAAP measures at the end of this release.  
(2) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the average yield on average interest-earning assets and the average cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.  
(3) Net interest margin represents tax equivalent net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. See reconciliation of non-GAAP measures at the end of this release.  

PCSB Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Financial Information (unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except per share data)

  As of  
  March 31,

2021
  December 31,

2020
  September 30,

2020
  June 30,

2020
  March 31,

2020
 
Condensed Balance Sheets                          
Cash and cash equivalents $ 169,314   $ 162,541   $ 162,739   $ 136,302   $ 84,912  
Total investment securities   347,302     310,231     318,509     313,198     309,618  
Loans receivable, net   1,261,155     1,237,550     1,227,913     1,260,947     1,220,682  
Other assets   76,903     79,517     81,914     81,482     80,663  
Total assets $ 1,854,674   $ 1,789,839   $ 1,791,075   $ 1,791,929   $ 1,695,875  
                               
Total deposits and escrow $ 1,463,542   $ 1,387,897   $ 1,383,432   $ 1,383,378   $ 1,287,510  
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank   95,991     106,023     106,056     106,089     106,121  
Other liabilities   23,844     26,595     27,908     28,749     29,827  
Total liabilities   1,583,377     1,520,515     1,517,396     1,518,216     1,423,458  
Total shareholders’ equity   271,297     269,324     273,679     273,713     272,417  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 1,854,674   $ 1,789,839   $ 1,791,075   $ 1,791,929   $ 1,695,875  

  Quarter Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  March 31,

2021
  December 31,

2020
  September 30,

2020
  June 30,

2020
  March 31,

2020
  March 31,

2021
  March 31,

2020
 
Condensed Income Statements                                      
Interest income $ 13,925   $ 14,225   $ 14,528   $ 14,821   $ 15,334   $ 42,678   $ 47,089  
Interest expense   2,288     2,678     2,951     3,362     3,809     7,917     11,869  
Net interest income   11,637     11,547     11,577     11,459     11,525     34,761     35,220  
Provision (benefit) for loan losses   (894 )   107     109     309     2,008     (678 )   2,755  
Noninterest income   592     743     594     1,177     580     1,929     1,892  
Noninterest expense   8,572     8,691     8,624     8,533     8,520     25,887     26,101  
Income before income tax expense   4,551     3,492     3,438     3,794     1,577     11,481     8,256  
Income tax expense   959     798     710     834     360     2,467     1,857  
Net income $ 3,592   $ 2,694   $ 2,728   $ 2,960   $ 1,217   $ 9,014   $ 6,399  
                                           
Earnings per share:                                          
Basic $ 0.25   $ 0.18   $ 0.18   $ 0.19   $ 0.08   $ 0.60   $ 0.41  
Diluted   0.25     0.18     0.18     0.19     0.08     0.60     0.40  

PCSB Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Selected Financial Data (unaudited)

  Quarter Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  March 31,

2021
  December 31,

2020
  September 30,

2020
  June 30,

2020
  March 31,

2020
  March 31,

2021
  March 31,

2020
 
Performance Ratios

(1)

:
                                     
Return on average assets   0.80 %   0.60 %   0.61 %   0.68 %   0.29 %   0.67 %   0.51 %
Return on average equity   5.32 %   3.96 %   3.96 %   4.30 %   1.77 %   4.41 %   3.05 %
Interest rate spread   2.53 %   2.52 %   2.47 %   2.47 %   2.61 %   2.51 %   2.65 %
Net interest margin   2.69 %   2.71 %   2.69 %   2.73 %   2.90 %   2.70 %   2.95 %
Efficiency ratio   70.10 %   70.72 %   70.86 %   67.53 %   70.38 %   70.56 %   70.33 %
                                           
Noninterest income to average assets   0.13 %   0.17 %   0.13 %   0.27 %   0.14 %   0.14 %   0.15 %
Noninterest expense to average assets   1.90 %   1.95 %   1.92 %   1.95 %   2.06 %   1.92 %   2.10 %
                                           
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities   131.31 %   131.07 %   131.81 %   131.65 %   129.78 %   131.40 %   130.34 %
Average equity to average assets   14.99 %   15.23 %   15.32 %   15.70 %   16.60 %   15.18 %   16.83 %
Dividend payout ratio (2)   16.65 %   22.57 %   23.09 %   21.25 %   52.01 %   20.37 %   30.35 %

PCSB Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Selected Financial Data (unaudited) – Continued

(dollar amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

  As of and for the quarter ended  
  March 31,

2021
  December 31,

2020
  September 30,

2020
  June 30,

2020
  March 31,

2020
 
Loans to deposits   86.72 %   89.85 %   89.17 %   91.82 %   95.40 %
                               
Share Data:                              
Shares outstanding   15,966,216     16,097,867     16,634,237     16,898,137     16,898,137  
Book value per common share $ 16.99   $ 16.73   $ 16.45   $ 16.20   $ 16.12  
Tangible book value per common share (3) $ 16.60   $ 16.34   $ 16.07   $ 15.82   $ 15.74  
                               
Asset Quality Ratios:                              
Non-performing loans receivable $ 2,054   $ 1,668   $ 2,083   $ 1,795   $ 1,802  
Non-performing assets $ 2,054   $ 1,668   $ 2,083   $ 1,795   $ 1,802  
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans receivable (4)   0.65 %   0.72 %   0.72 %   0.71 %   0.68 %
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing loans receivable   382.91 %   520.20 %   416.32 %   481.28 %   463.15 %
Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans receivable, net (4)   0.17 %   0.14 %   0.17 %   0.15 %   0.15 %
Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets   0.11 %   0.09 %   0.12 %   0.10 %   0.11 %
Net (recoveries) charge-offs $ (82 ) $ 102   $ 76   $ 17   $ (122 )
Net (recoveries) charge-offs to average outstanding loans during the period (1)   (0.03 %)   0.03 %   0.02 %   0.01 %   (0.04 %)
                               
Capital Ratios

(5)

:
                             
Tier 1 capital (to adjusted total assets)   12.76 %   12.66 %   12.41 %   12.51 %   13.19 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)   17.72 %   17.74 %   17.56 %   16.98 %   16.80 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)   17.72 %   17.74 %   17.56 %   16.98 %   16.80 %
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)   18.33 %   18.42 %   18.24 %   17.65 %   17.44 %
                               
(1) Performance ratios for quarter ended periods are annualized.  
(2) Dividends declared per share divided by net income per share.  
(3) Tangible book value per share is a non-GAAP measure and equals total shareholders’ equity, less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by shares outstanding. We believe this disclosure may be meaningful to those investors who seek to evaluate our equity without giving effect to goodwill and other intangible assets. Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP measures appear at the end of this release.  
(4) Total loans receivable excludes PPP loans.  
(5) Represents Bank ratios.  

PCSB Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Loan and Deposit Portfolios (unaudited)

(amounts in thousands)

  As of  
  March 31,

2021
  December 31,

2020
  September 30,

2020
  June 30,

2020
  March 31,

2020
 
Mortgage loans:                              
Residential mortgages $ 229,008   $ 237,987   $ 245,008   $ 255,382   $ 266,684  
Commercial mortgage   831,162     801,348     794,248     807,106     775,378  
Construction   10,047     17,551     11,512     11,053     24,929  
Net deferred loan origination costs   365     600     666     739     925  
Total mortgage loans   1,070,582     1,057,486     1,051,434     1,074,280     1,067,916  
Commercial and consumer loans:                              
Commercial loans (1)   171,314     160,678     155,569     164,257     128,869  
Home equity credit lines   27,211     27,653     29,249     29,838     30,994  
Consumer and overdrafts   269     328     308     481     444  
Net deferred loan origination costs   (356 )   82     25     730     805  
Total commercial and consumer loans   198,438     188,741     185,151     195,306     161,112  
Total loans receivable   1,269,020     1,246,227     1,236,585     1,269,586     1,229,028  
Allowance for loan losses   (7,865 )   (8,677 )   (8,672 )   (8,639 )   (8,346 )
Loans receivable, net $ 1,261,155   $ 1,237,550   $ 1,227,913   $ 1,260,947   $ 1,220,682  
                               
(1) Includes PPP loans totaling: $ 50,380   $ 35,687   $ 35,687   $ 49,603   $  

  As of  
  March 31,

2021
  December 31,

2020
  September 30,

2020
  June 30,

2020
  March 31,

2020
 
Demand deposits $ 203,344   $ 189,968   $ 183,844   $ 191,898   $ 145,844  
NOW accounts   169,077     159,919     148,176     151,797     128,103  
Money market accounts   301,892     256,132     253,176     239,942     192,779  
Savings   372,151     354,882     349,805     343,352     330,310  
Time deposits   407,826     416,386     442,011     446,266     482,550  
Total deposits $ 1,454,290   $ 1,377,287   $ 1,377,012   $ 1,373,255   $ 1,279,586  
                               

PCSB Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures (unaudited)

(dollar amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

  Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
  March 31,

2021
  December 31,

2020
  March 31,

2020
    March 31,

2021
  March 31,

2020
 
Computation of Tax Equivalent Net Interest Income                
Total interest income $ 13,925   $ 14,225   $ 15,334     $ 42,678   $ 47,089  
Total interest expense   2,288     2,678     3,809       7,917     11,869  
Net interest income (GAAP)   11,637     11,547     11,525       34,761     35,220  
Tax equivalent adjustment   51     46     14       130     38  
Net interest income – tax equivalent (Non-GAAP) $ 11,688   $ 11,593   $ 11,539     $ 34,891   $ 35,258  
                                 

PCSB Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures (unaudited) – Continued

(dollar amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

  As of  
  March 31,

2021
  December 31,

2020
  September 30,

2020
  June 30,

2020
  March 31,

2020
 
Computation of Tangible Book Value per Common Share        
Total shareholders’ equity (GAAP) $ 271,297   $ 269,324   $ 273,679   $ 273,713   $ 272,417  
Adjustments:                              
Goodwill   (6,106 )   (6,106 )   (6,106 )   (6,106 )   (6,106 )
Other intangible assets   (168 )   (189 )   (209 )   (229 )   (250 )
Tangible common shareholders’ equity (Non-GAAP) $ 265,023   $ 263,029   $ 267,364   $ 267,378   $ 266,061  
                               
Common shares outstanding   15,966,216     16,097,867     16,634,237     16,898,137     16,898,137  
                               
Book value per share (GAAP) $ 16.99   $ 16.73   $ 16.45   $ 16.20   $ 16.12  
Adjustments:                              
Effects of intangible assets   (0.39 )   (0.39 )   (0.38 )   (0.38 )   (0.38 )
                               
Tangible book value per common share (Non-GAAP) $ 16.60   $ 16.34   $ 16.07   $ 15.82   $ 15.74  



Blucora to Announce First Quarter 2021 Financial Results on Wednesday, May 5, 2021

DALLAS, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blucora, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOR), a provider of data and technology-driven tax software and wealth management solutions that empowers people to improve their financial wellness, will announce its first quarter 2021 financial results prior to market open on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

A conference call for members of the investment community will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET during which the Company will discuss its first quarter 2021 financial results, its outlook and other business items. This call will be webcast and may be accessed within the Investor Relations section of the Blucora corporate website at www.blucora.com.


About Blucora®


Blucora, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOR) is on the forefront of financial technology, a provider of data and technology-driven solutions that empower people to improve their financial wellness. Blucora operates in two segments including (i) wealth management, through its Avantax Wealth Management brand, with a collective $83 billion in total client assets as of December 31, 2020, and (ii) tax preparation, through its TaxAct business, a market leader in tax preparation software with approximately 3 million consumer and more than 23,000 professional users in 2020. With integrated tax-focused software and wealth management, Blucora is uniquely positioned to assist our customers in achieving better long-term outcomes via holistic, tax-advantaged solutions. For more information on Blucora, visit www.blucora.com.

Contact:

Dee Littrell
Investor Relations
Blucora, Inc.
972-870-6463



Flywire Appoints Edwin J. Santos to Board of Directors

Distinguished financial services professional brings decades of experience in audit and risk management to Flywire board

BOSTON, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Flywire), a global payments enablement and software company, today appointed Edwin J. Santos to its Board of Directors as Chair of the Audit Committee, effective immediately.

Santos has spent his entire career in the financial services industry, with unique expertise in audit and risk management. Most recently, he was Group Executive Vice President and General Auditor for Citizens Financial Group, a $129-billion multi-state bank holding company. Previously, he held leadership positions with FleetBoston Financial Group, including his role as Chief Auditor for FleetBoston Financial Group’s global operations, overseeing approximately 300 employees in various audit, compliance and operating risk functions throughout the U.S. and Latin America.

“Ed joins our Board with a remarkable background in financial and community leadership,” said Mike Massaro, CEO of Flywire.

In addition to his professional roles, Santos has held various corporate governance and community leadership positions, including Chairman of the Board of Prospect CharterCARE, LLC, a for-profit healthcare joint venture. Santos was also elected to the Boards of the Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company, one of the oldest mutual insurance companies in the U.S.; Washington Trust Bancorp (Nasdaq: WASH), the largest independent bank headquartered in Rhode Island; and Fidelity Institutional Asset Management, a Fidelity Investments Company.

Further, Santos is the Treasurer of the Board of Crossroads, R.I., a member of the Board of Delta Dental of R.I. and a member of the Bryant University Board of Trustees. He previously served as President of the Board of Rocky Hill School.

“I’m thrilled to join the Board of Directors at Flywire,” said Santos. “From the company culture, which is defined by innovation, execution and giving back, to its mission to solve the most important and complex payments, Flywire is a company I’ve admired. I’m proud to join the Board and help contribute to future success.”

About Flywire

Flywire is a global payments enablement and software company. Flywire combines its proprietary global payments network, next-gen payments platform and vertical-specific software to deliver the most important and complex payments for its clients and their customers.

Flywire leverages its vertical-specific software and payments technology to deeply embed within the existing A/R workflows for its clients across the education, healthcare and travel vertical markets, as well as in key B2B industries. Flywire also integrates with leading ERP systems, so organizations can optimize the payment experience for their customers while eliminating operational challenges.

Flywire supports 2,250+ clients with diverse payment methods in more than 130 currencies across 240 countries and territories around the world. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA, USA with global offices. For more information, visitwww.flywire.com. Follow Flywire onTwitter, LinkedIn andFacebook

Contacts

Media Contacts:
Sarah King
[email protected] 

Prosek Partners
[email protected] 

Investor Relations Contact:
ICR
[email protected] 



TowneBank Reports Record First Quarter 2021 Earnings

SUFFOLK, Va., April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TowneBank (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TOWN) today reported earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 of $69.0 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, compared to $26.38 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.

“Towne continued the strong earnings momentum from the latter half of last year fueled by continued strength in our fee-based businesses and solid growth in deposits and loans. Our deposit balances climbed to new record levels and our teams continue to assist those companies and individuals most impacted by the pandemic by delivering $429 million in new Paycheck Protection Program funding during the first quarter. Overall, we are off to a great start to the year,” said G. Robert Aston, Jr., Executive Chairman.


Highlights for First Quarter 2021 Compared to First Quarter 2020:

  • Total revenues were $182.51 million, an increase of $44.81 million, or 32.54%.
  • Pre-provision, pre-tax, net revenues (non-GAAP) were $81.55 million, an increase of $41.96 million, or 105.99%.
  • Loans held for investment were $9.73 billion, an increase of $0.95 billion, or 10.82%, from March 31, 2020, and   $0.11 billion, or 1.10%, from December 31, 2020. In first quarter 2021, the Company originated approximately $429.41 million of loans in round two of the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). The balance at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 included $898.73 million and $855.89 million, respectively, of PPP loans.
  • Total deposits were $12.14 billion, an increase of $2.83 billion, or 30.42%, compared to prior year and $0.57 billion, or 4.89%, from December 31, 2020.
  • Noninterest bearing deposits increased by 58.17%, to $4.84 billion, representing 39.87% of total deposits. Compared to the linked quarter, noninterest bearing deposits increased 10.66%.
  • Annualized return on common shareholders’ equity was 15.70% and annualized return on average tangible common shareholders’ equity was 22.45% (non-GAAP).
  • Net interest margin for the quarter was 3.04% and taxable equivalent net interest margin (non-GAAP) was 3.06%.
  • Nonperforming assets were $17.27 million, or 0.11% of total assets, compared to $29.75 million, or 0.24%, at March 31, 2020.
  • Effective tax rate of 19.37% in the quarter compared to 19.00% in the first quarter of 2020.

“During the quarter we opened our newest banking office located in the Myers Park area of Charlotte, North Carolina, with a third Charlotte region banking office planned to open later this year. Looking ahead, we believe the investments in our newer markets will deliver significant growth opportunities as the economy improves,” stated J. Morgan Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer.


Quarterly Net Interest Income Compared to First Quarter 2020:

  • Net interest income was $99.99 million compared to $89.50 million at March 31, 2020.
  • Taxable equivalent net interest margin (non-GAAP) was 3.06%, including purchase accounting accretion of 5 basis points and PPP interest and fees of 12 basis points, compared to 3.37%, including purchase accounting accretion of 13 basis points and no PPP interest and fees, for first quarter 2020.
  • Average loans held for investment, with an average yield of 4.29%, represented 72.30% of average earning assets at March 31, 2021 compared to an average yield of 4.73% and 79.60% of average earning assets in the first quarter of 2020. Excluding PPP loans, loan yields were 4.18% in first quarter 2021.
  • Interest and fee income on PPP loans was $11.63 million in first quarter 2021, compared to $11.29 million in the linked quarter, and zero in first quarter 2020.
  • Total cost of deposits decreased to 0.30% from 0.83% at March 31, 2020.
  • Average interest-earning assets totaled $13.34 billion at March 31, 2021 compared to $10.74 billion at March 31, 2020, an increase of 24.21%.
  • Average interest-bearing liabilities totaled $8.01 billion, an increase of $0.85 billion from prior year.
  • Interest expense on the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) PPP lending facility was $0.16 million in first quarter, compared to $0.04 million in the linked quarter, and zero in first quarter 2020.


Quarterly Provision for Credit Losses:

  • The quarterly provision for credit losses for on-balance-sheet loans was a benefit of $3.41 million compared to a provision expense of $5.76 million one year ago and an expense of $1.21 million in the linked quarter. The first quarter 2021 included a release in the allowance for credit losses of $3.41 million driven by a combination of minimal net charge-offs, improvements in the economic forecast, offset by modest core loan growth.
  • Net loan charge-offs were $0.67 million compared to charge-offs of $0.56 million one year prior. The ratio of net loan charge-offs to average loans on an annualized basis was 0.03% in first quarter 2021 and 2020.
  • The provision for credit losses on off-balance-sheet commitments was a benefit of $0.48 million compared to a provision expense of $1.10 million in the first quarter of 2020, and $0.06 million in the linked quarter.
  • The allowance for credit losses on loans represented 1.19% of total loans compared to 1.25% at December 31, 2020 and 0.73% at March 31, 2020. Excluding PPP loans, which are fully government guaranteed, the allowance for credit losses (non-GAAP) was 1.31%, compared to 1.37% at December 31, 2020. The allowance for credit losses on loans was 9.09 times nonperforming loans compared to 10.74 times at December 31, 2020 and 3.85 times at March 31, 2020.


Quarterly Noninterest Income Compared to First Quarter 2020:

  • Total noninterest income was $82.52 million compared to $48.20 million in 2020, an increase of $34.32 million, or 71.20%. Residential mortgage banking income increased $30.0 million and real estate brokerage and property management income increased $11.0 million. Also included in noninterest income are net gains on investment securities of $1.0 million as compared to net gains of $5.0 million in the prior year.
  • Residential mortgage banking recorded income of $37.41 million compared to $7.42 million in first quarter 2020. Loan volume in the current quarter was $1.60 billion, with purchase activity comprising 53.45% of that volume. Loan volume in first quarter 2020 was $0.92 billion, with purchase activity comprising 61.31%. In addition to increased income resulting from the impact of higher loan volume and strong margins in the current quarter compared to prior year, the Company recorded a net gain on derivative instruments of $2.86 million compared to a loss on derivative instruments of $10.89 million in first quarter 2020.
  • Total Insurance segment revenue decreased $0.17 million, or 0.83% to $20.07 million in first quarter 2021 compared to 2020. The Company acquired a property and casualty insurance agency in December 2020, which brought in $0.61 million in additional revenue in first quarter 2021 and partially offset the impact of the reduction in revenues due to the sale of its travel insurance joint venture in third quarter 2020, which contributed revenue of $1.27 million in first quarter 2020.
  • Property management fee revenue increased 205.20%, or $10.41 million, to $15.48 million compared to first quarter 2020. The continuation of international travel restrictions related to COVID-19 coupled with many businesses and schools continuing to operate remotely has positively impacted the demand for domestic travel destinations. This high demand is in sharp contrast to the virtual shut-downs created by quarantines in first quarter 2020 that resulted in only limited reservation activities.


Quarterly Noninterest Expense Compared to First Quarter 2020:

  • Total noninterest expense was $97.33 million compared to $96.89 million in 2020, an increase of $0.44 million, or 0.45%. Increases in salary and benefits expense of $2.57 million, occupancy expense of $0.57 million, data processing expense of $0.45 million, and software expense of $0.70 million, were partially offset by a $2.27 million reduction in the estimated fourth quarter 2020 incentive accrual and $2.34 million in deferred loan costs related to the origination of PPP loans during first quarter 2021.
  • The quarterly increase in salaries and benefits was primarily driven by higher variable production related costs.   Strong first quarter mortgage production resulted in increased overtime and incentive expenses as well as related payroll taxes.
  • Increased mortgage volume and higher credit card fees on vacation property reservation activities drove the increase in data processing expense, while increased costs associated with our core banking platform resulted in higher software expenses.


Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights:

  • Total assets were $15.08 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, an increase of $0.45 billion, or 3.10%, compared to $14.63 billion at December 31, 2020. Total assets increased $2.46 billion, or 19.45%, from $12.62 billion at March 31, 2020. The year-over-year increase was driven primarily by higher liquidity levels and loans held for investment tied to PPP lending activities.
  • Loans held for investment increased $0.95 billion, or 10.82%, compared to prior year and $0.11 billion compared the linked quarter. Excluding PPP loans of $0.90 billion in the first quarter, and $0.86 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020, loans held for investment increased $52.06 million, or 0.59%, compared to prior year, and $63.08 million, or 0.72%, compared to the linked quarter, or 2.92% on an annualized basis.
  • Average loans held for investment, excluding PPP loans, were $8.78 billion in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of $213.39 million, or 2.49% compared to prior year.   In the linked quarter comparison, average loans held for investment, excluding PPP loans, increased 0.61%, or $53.48 million, 2.49% on an annualized basis.
  • Mortgage loans held for sale increased   $129.76 million, or 28.64%, compared to the prior year and $42.11 million, or 7.79%, compared to the linked quarter.
  • Total deposits increased $2.83 billion, or 30.42%, compared to the prior year and $0.57 billion, or 4.89%, compared to the linked quarter.
  • Total borrowings decreased $0.64 billion, or 45.63%, from prior year and $0.20 billion, or 20.82%, compared to the linked quarter.


Investment Securities:

  • Total investment securities were $1.46 billion compared to $1.42 billion at December 31, 2020 and $1.35 billion at March 31, 2020. The weighted average duration of the portfolio at March 31, 2021 was 4.33 years. The carrying value of the AFS debt securities portfolio included $28.12 million in net unrealized gains compared to $58.32 million in net unrealized gains at December 31, 2020. During the first quarter of 2021, we sold $15.18 million in AFS debt securities at a gain of $1.0 million to reposition the portfolio.


Loans and Asset Quality:

  • Total loans held for investment were $9.73 billion at March 31, 2021 compared to $9.63 billion at December 31, 2020 and $8.78 billion at March 31, 2020.
  • Nonperforming assets were $17.27 million, or 0.11% of total assets, compared to $29.75 million, or 0.24%, at March 31, 2020.
  • Nonperforming loans were 0.13% of period end loans compared to 0.19% at March 31, 2020.
  • Foreclosed property decreased to $3.75 million from $13.05 million at March 31, 2020.
  • Expected loss estimates are subject to change based on continuing review of models and assumptions, portfolio performance, changes in forecasted macroeconomic conditions and loan mix which could result in material changes to the reserve in future periods.
  • At March 31, 2021 we had $210.25 million in loan modifications made in accordance with section 4013 of the CARES Act.


Deposits and Borrowings:

  • Total deposits were $12.14 billion compared to $11.57 billion at December 31, 2020 and $9.31 billion at March 31, 2020.
  • Total loans to deposits were 80.19% compared to 83.20% at December 31, 2020 and 94.37% at March 31, 2020.
  • Non-interest bearing deposits were 39.87% of total deposits at March 31, 2021 compared to 37.80% at December 31, 2020 and 32.88% at March 31, 2020.
  • Total borrowings were $0.76 billion compared to $0.96 billion at December 31, 2020 and $1.39 billion at March 31, 2020.


Capital:

  • Common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 12.15%.
  • Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 9.54%.
  • Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 12.30%.
  • Total risk-based capital ratio of 15.59%.
  • Book value was $24.78 compared to $24.31 at December 31, 2020 and $22.77 at March 31, 2020.
  • Tangible book value (non-GAAP) was $17.94 compared to $17.46 at December 31, 2020 and $15.91 at March 31, 2020.

About TowneBank:

Founded in 1999, TowneBank is a company built on relationships, offering a full range of banking and other financial services, with a mission of serving others and enriching lives. Dedicated to a culture of caring, Towne values all employees and members by embracing their diverse talents, perspectives, and experiences.

Today, the bank operates over 40 banking offices throughout Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, as well as Northeastern and Central North Carolina – serving as a local leader in promoting the social, cultural, and economic growth in each community. Towne offers a competitive array of business and personal banking solutions, delivered with only the highest ethical standards. Experienced local bankers providing a higher level of expertise and personal attention with local decision-making are key to the TowneBank strategy. Towne has grown its capabilities beyond banking to provide expertise through its controlled divisions and subsidiaries that include Towne Investment Group, Towne Wealth Management, Towne Insurance Agency, Towne Benefits, TowneBank Mortgage, TowneBank Commercial Mortgage, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty, Towne 1031 Exchange, LLC, and Towne Vacations. With total assets of $15.08 billion as of March 31, 2021, TowneBank is one of the largest banks headquartered in Virginia.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

This press release contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP. The Company’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in its analysis of the Company’s performance. These measures typically adjust GAAP performance measures to exclude the effects of the amortization of intangibles and include the tax benefit associated with revenue items that are tax-exempt, as well as adjust income available to common shareholders for certain significant activities or transactions that are infrequent in nature. Management believes presentations of these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information that is essential to a proper understanding of the operating results of the Company’s core businesses. These non-GAAP disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP disclosures are included as tables at the end of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements contained in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release, are based on current expectations, and involve a number of assumptions. These include statements regarding TowneBank’s future economic performance, financial condition, prospects, growth, strategies and expectations, and objectives of management, and are generally identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” or “project” or similar expressions. TowneBank intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this statement for purposes of these safe harbor provisions. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which are subject to assumptions that are subject to change. TowneBank’s ability to predict results, or the actual effect of future plans or strategies, is inherently uncertain. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those indicated or implied in the forward-looking statements and such differences may be material. Factors which could have a material effect on the operations and future prospects of TowneBank include but are not limited to: the impacts of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, changes in interest rates, general economic and business conditions; legislative/regulatory changes; the monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; the quality and composition of TowneBank’s loan and securities portfolios; demand for loan products; deposit flows; competition; demand for financial services in TowneBank’s market area; implementation of new technologies and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; changes in the securities markets; changes in accounting principles, policies and guidelines; and other risk factors detailed from time to time in filings made by TowneBank with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. TowneBank undertakes no obligation to update or clarify these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Media contact:

G. Robert Aston, Jr., Executive Chairman, 757-638-6780
J. Morgan Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, 757-673-1673

Investor contact:

William B. Littreal, Chief Financial Officer, 757-638-6813

 
 
TOWNEBANK
Selected Financial Highlights (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
     
    Three Months Ended
    March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,
  2021   2020   2020   2020   2020
Income and Performance Ratios:                  
  Total Revenue $ 182,509     $ 171,848     $ 192,135     $ 162,656     $ 137,696  
  Net income 72,631     53,891     50,715     37,222     27,605  
  Net income available to common shareholders 68,995     50,082     34,464     34,605     26,384  
  Pre-provision, pre-tax, net revenues (non-GAAP) 81,547     62,107     73,903     69,014     39,587  
  Net income per common share – diluted 0.95     0.69     0.48     0.48     0.36  
  Book value per common share 24.78     24.31     23.83     23.50     22.77  
  Book value per common share – tangible (non-GAAP) 17.94     17.46     17.06     16.68     15.91  
  Return on average assets 1.92 %   1.35 %   0.89 %   0.97 %   0.88 %
  Return on average assets – tangible (non-GAAP) 2.05 %   1.46 %   0.97 %   1.07 %   1.00 %
  Return on average equity 15.56 %   11.26 %   7.85 %   8.18 %   6.37 %
  Return on average equity – tangible (non-GAAP) 22.19 %   16.28 %   11.66 %   12.32 %   9.91 %
  Return on average common equity 15.70 %   11.36 %   7.91 %   8.24 %   6.42 %
  Return on average common equity – tangible (non-GAAP) 22.45 %   16.48 %   11.79 %   12.44 %   10.01 %
  Noninterest income as a percentage of total revenue 45.21 %   41.45 %   49.64 %   42.66 %   35.00 %
Regulatory Capital Ratios (1):                  
  Common equity tier 1 12.15 %   11.87 %   11.75 %   11.54 %   11.23 %
  Tier 1 12.30 %   12.04 %   11.91 %   11.67 %   11.35 %
  Total 15.59 %   15.42 %   15.35 %   14.91 %   14.40 %
  Tier 1 leverage ratio 9.54 %   8.99 %   8.89 %   9.05 %   10.11 %
Asset Quality:                  
  Allowance for credit losses on loans to nonperforming loans 9.09x   10.74x   7.31x   5.34x   3.85x
  Allowance for credit losses on loans to period end loans 1.19 %   1.25 %   1.22 %   0.92 %   0.73 %
  Allowance for credit losses on loans to period end loans excluding PPP loans (non-GAAP) 1.31 %   1.37 %   1.37 %   1.04 %   0.73 %
  Nonperforming loans to period end loans 0.13 %   0.12 %   0.17 %   0.17 %   0.19 %
  Nonperforming assets to period end assets 0.11 %   0.11 %   0.19 %   0.19 %   0.24 %
  Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans (annualized) 0.03 %   %   (0.01 )%   %   0.03 %
  Net charge-offs (recoveries) $ 669     $ 109     $ (328   $ (102   $ 559  
                     
  Nonperforming loans $ 12,768     $ 11,188     $ 16,295     $ 16,935     $ 16,700  
  Former bank premises 750     750     750          
  Foreclosed property 3,748     4,276     11,695     12,315     13,053  
  Total nonperforming assets $ 17,266     $ 16,214     $ 28,740     $ 29,250     $ 29,753  
  Loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest $ 108     $ 528     $ 19     $ 464     $ 91  
  Allowance for credit losses on loans $ 116,077     $ 120,157     $ 119,058     $ 90,467     $ 64,372  
Mortgage Banking:                  
  Loans originated, mortgage $ 1,187,595     $ 1,257,963     $ 1,292,801     $ 1,116,782     $ 718,681  
  Loans originated, joint venture 417,177     429,848     498,100     357,815     204,522  
  Total loans originated $ 1,604,772     $ 1,687,811     $ 1,790,901     $ 1,474,597     $ 923,203  
  Number of loans originated 5,165     5,481     5,817     4,818     3,025  
  Number of originators 229     228     224     216     223  
  Purchase % 53.45 %   59.76 %   61.21 %   51.26 %   61.31 %
  Loans sold $ 1,601,480     $ 1,845,926     $ 1,833,590     $ 1,398,649     $ 809,834  
  Rate lock asset $ 12,522     $ 11,781     $ 10,480     $ 7,202     $ 3,691  
  Gross realized gain on sales and fees as a % of loans originated 4.01 %   4.02 %   3.65 %   3.17 %   1.80 %
Other Ratios:                  
  Net interest margin 3.04 %   2.97 %   2.70 %   2.85 %   3.35 %
  Net interest margin-fully tax equivalent (non-GAAP) 3.06 %   2.98 %   2.72 %   2.87 %   3.37 %
  Average earning assets/total average assets 91.47 %   91.59 %   92.09 %   91.33 %   89.15 %
  Average loans/average deposits 82.71 %   83.42 %   86.29 %   91.81 %   92.99 %
  Average noninterest deposits/total average deposits 38.39 %   39.61 %   37.76 %   36.52 %   32.21 %
  Period end equity/period end total assets 12.04 %   12.20 %   11.82 %   11.05 %   13.19 %
  Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) 52.11 %   60.02 %   57.36 %   55.17 %   70.79 %
  (1) Current reporting period regulatory capital ratios are preliminary            

 
 
TOWNEBANK
Selected Data (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
 

Investment Securities
            % Change
  Q1   Q1   Q4   Q1 21 vs.   Q1 21 vs.

Available-for-sale securities, at fair value
2021   2020   2020   Q1 20   Q4 20
U.S. agency securities $ 201,787       $ 121,857       $ 184,657       65.59 %   9.28 %
U.S. Treasury notes 1,019       1,014       1,000       0.49 %   1.90 %
Municipal securities 334,751       266,489       353,651       25.62 %   (5.34 )%
Trust preferred and other corporate securities 31,241       59,606       31,499       (47.59 )%   (0.82 )%
Mortgage-backed securities issued by GSE and GNMA 849,418       799,713       797,765       6.22 %   6.47 %
Allowance for credit losses (210 )     (259 )     (348 )     (18.92 )%   (39.66 )%
Total $ 1,418,006       $ 1,248,420       $ 1,368,224       13.58 %   3.64 %

Gross unrealized gains (losses) reflected in financial statements
                             
Total gross unrealized gains $ 38,751       $ 30,545       $ 60,025       26.87 %   (35.44 )%
Total gross unrealized losses (10,632 )     (9,848 )     (1,703 )     7.96 %   524.31 %
Net unrealized gains (losses) and other adjustments on AFS securities $ 28,119       $ 20,697       $ 58,322       35.86 %   (51.79 )%

Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost
                 
Municipal securities $ 5,032       $ 28,852       $ 5,012       (82.56 )%   0.40 %
Trust preferred corporate securities 2,309       2,357       2,321       (2.04 )%   (0.52 )%
Mortgage-backed securities issued by GSE and GNMA 8,639       11,222       9,179       (23.02 )%   (5.88 )%
Allowance for credit losses (97 )     (133 )     (97 )     (27.07 )%   %
Total $ 15,883       $ 42,298       $ 16,415       (62.45 )%   (3.24 )%
                   

Gross unrealized gains (losses) not reflected in financial statements
                       
Total gross unrealized gains $ 1,598       $ 964       $ 1,957       65.77 %   (18.34 )%
Total gross unrealized losses                   %   %
Net unrealized gains (losses) in HTM securities $ 1,598       $ 964       $ 1,957       65.77 %   (18.34 )%
                   

Loans Held For Investment
(1)
            % Change
  Q1   Q1   Q4   Q1 21 vs.   Q1 21 vs.
  2021   2020   2020   Q1 20   Q4 20
Real estate – construction and development $ 1,031,267       $ 1,060,834       $ 1,199,772       (2.79 )%   (14.04 )%
Commercial real estate – owner occupied 1,439,412       1,398,216       1,380,516       2.95 %   4.27 %
Commercial real estate – non owner occupied 2,477,315       2,305,971       2,335,235       7.43 %   6.08 %
Real estate – multifamily 360,125       283,514       295,488       27.02 %   21.87 %
Residential 1-4 family 1,173,761       1,229,909       1,216,629       (4.57 )%   (3.52 )%
HELOC 400,314       463,653       412,476       (13.66 )%   (2.95 )%
Commercial and industrial business (C&I) 2,005,558       1,311,266       1,990,808       52.95 %   0.74 %
Government 398,579       324,978       379,243       22.65 %   5.10 %
Indirect 278,567       268,347       271,459       3.81 %   2.62 %
Consumer loans and other 169,685       137,507       147,442       23.40 %   15.09 %
Total $ 9,734,583       $ 8,784,195       $ 9,629,068       10.82 %   1.10 %
(1) Paycheck Protection Program loans totaling $0.90 billion and $0.86 billion, primarily in C&I, are included in Q1 2021 and Q4 2020, respectively.
                   

Deposits
            % Change
  Q1   Q1   Q4   Q1 21 vs.   Q1 21 vs.
  2021   2020   2020   Q1 20   Q4 20
Noninterest-bearing demand $ 4,840,678       $ 3,060,515       $ 4,374,566       58.17 %   10.66 %
Interest-bearing:                  
Demand and money market accounts 5,062,461       3,573,926       4,819,604       41.65 %   5.04 %
Savings 342,554       280,807       330,091       21.99 %   3.78 %
Certificates of deposits 1,893,951       2,392,744       2,048,905       (20.85 )%   (7.56 %
Total $ 12,139,644       $ 9,307,992       $ 11,573,166       30.42 %   4.89 %

 
 
TOWNEBANK
Average Balances, Yields and Rate Paid (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
 
  Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended
  March 31, 2021   December 31, 2020   March 31, 2020
      Interest   Average       Interest   Average       Interest   Average
  Average   Income/   Yield/   Average   Income/   Yield/   Average   Income/   Yield/
  Balance   Expense   Rate   Balance   Expense   Rate   Balance   Expense   Rate
Assets:                                  
Loans (net of unearned income and deferred costs), excluding nonaccrual loans (1) $ 9,647,129     $ 101,960     4.29 %   $ 9,752,150     $ 104,799     4.28 %   $ 8,550,216     $ 100,566     4.73 %
Taxable investment securities 1,303,535     6,604     2.03 %   1,250,375     6,878     2.20 %   1,356,411     9,211     2.72 %
Tax-exempt investment securities 139,859     542     1.55 %   139,572     520     1.49 %   128,204     861     2.69 %
Total securities 1,443,394     7,146     1.98 %   1,389,947     7,398     2.13 %   1,484,615     10,072     2.71 %
Interest-bearing deposits 1,715,110     416     0.10 %   1,754,365     435     0.10 %   373,984     1,102     1.19 %
Loans held for sale 536,997     3,361     2.50 %   587,517     3,867     2.63 %   333,070     2,988     3.59 %
Total earning assets 13,342,630     112,883     3.43 %   13,483,979     116,499     3.44 %   10,741,885     114,728     4.30 %
Less: allowance for credit losses (120,934 )           (121,402 )           (55,331 )        
Total nonearning assets 1,370,720             1,359,808             1,362,769          
Total assets $ 14,592,416             $ 14,722,385             $ 12,049,323          
Liabilities and Equity:                                      
Interest-bearing deposits                                      
Demand and money market $ 4,904,885     $ 2,075     0.17 %   $ 4,582,588     $ 2,633     0.23 %   $ 3,521,707     $ 5,319     0.61 %
Savings 332,006     522     0.64 %   317,561     552     0.69 %   276,947     593     0.86 %
Certificates of deposit 1,959,225     5,951     1.23 %   2,159,573     7,578     1.40 %   2,434,098     13,150     2.17 %
Total interest-bearing deposits 7,196,116     8,548     0.48 %   7,059,722     10,763     0.61 %   6,232,752     19,062     1.23 %
Borrowings 562,451     822     0.58 %   722,291     1,645     0.89 %   679,745     2,581     1.50 %
Subordinated debt, net 249,114     2,930     4.70 %   248,965     2,962     4.76 %   248,510     2,962     4.77 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities 8,007,681     12,300     0.62 %   8,030,978     15,370     0.76 %   7,161,007     24,605     1.38 %
Demand deposits 4,483,444             4,630,665             2,962,110          
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 303,524             291,836             260,500          
Total liabilities 12,794,649             12,953,479             10,383,617          
Shareholders’ equity 1,797,767             1,768,906             1,665,706          
Total liabilities and equity $ 14,592,416             $ 14,722,385             $ 12,049,323          
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)         $ 100,583             $ 101,129             $ 90,123      
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures                                      
Tax-equivalent basis adjustment         (593 )           (515 )           (627 )    
Net interest income (GAAP)         $ 99,990             $ 100,614             $ 89,496      
                                       
Interest rate spread (2)(3)             2.81 %           2.68 %           2.92 %
Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets             0.37 %           0.45 %           0.92 %
Net interest margin (tax equivalent basis) (3)(4)             3.06 %           2.98 %           3.37 %
Total cost of deposits             0.30 %           0.37 %           0.83 %
                                       

(1) March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 includes average PPP balances of $0.88 billion and $1.04 billion, and related interest and fee income of $11.63 million and $11.29 million, respectively.
(2) Interest spread is the average yield earned on earning assets less the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Fully tax equivalent.
(3) Net interest margin is net interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets. Fully tax equivalent.
(4) Non-GAAP.

 
 
TOWNEBANK
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
   
     
  March 31,   December 31,
  2021   2020
  (unaudited)   (audited)
ASSETS      
Cash and due from banks $ 141,545     $ 41,514  
Interest-bearing deposits at FRB – Richmond 1,936,458     1,795,241  
Interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions 30,031     27,532  
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 2,108,034     1,864,287  
Securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,390,097 and $1,310,250, and allowance for credit losses of $210 and $348 at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.) 1,418,006     1,368,224  
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value $17,578 and $18,469 at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.) 15,980     16,512  
Less: allowance for credit losses (97 )   (97 )
Securities held to maturity, net of allowance for credit losses 15,883     16,415  
Other equity securities 6,355     6,492  
FHLB stock 16,909     30,135  
Total Securities 1,457,153     1,421,266  
Mortgage loans held for sale 582,905     540,798  
Loans, net of unearned income and deferred costs 9,734,583     9,629,068  
Less: allowance for credit losses (116,077 )   (120,157 )
Net Loans 9,618,506     9,508,911  
Premises and equipment, net 261,831     260,242  
Goodwill 452,328     452,328  
Other intangible assets, net 44,808     45,533  
BOLI 247,655     246,109  
Other assets 306,176     286,970  
TOTAL ASSETS $ 15,079,396     $ 14,626,444  
       
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Deposits:      
Noninterest-bearing demand $ 4,840,678     $ 4,374,566  
Interest-bearing:      
Demand and money market accounts 5,062,461     4,819,604  
Savings 342,554     330,091  
Certificates of deposit 1,893,951     2,048,905  
Total Deposits 12,139,644     11,573,166  
Advances from the FHLB 255,872     456,038  
Subordinated debt, net 249,204     249,055  
FRB PPP lending facility 183,164     182,852  
Repurchase agreements and other borrowings 68,509     67,786  
Total Borrowings 756,749     955,731  
Other liabilities 366,697     313,719  
TOTAL LIABILITIES 13,263,090     12,842,616  
Preferred stock, authorized and unissued shares – 2,000,000      
Common stock, $1.667 par: 150,000,000 shares authorized 72,653,670 and 72,667,541 shares issued at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively 121,108     121,132  
Capital surplus 1,047,312     1,046,642  
Retained earnings 613,826     557,889  
Common stock issued to deferred compensation trust, at cost 873,521 and 873,486 shares at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively (17,063 )   (16,969 )
Deferred compensation trust 17,063     16,969  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 17,969     41,184  
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 1,800,215     1,766,847  
Noncontrolling interest 16,091     16,981  
TOTAL EQUITY 1,816,306     1,783,828  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 15,079,396     $ 14,626,444  
 

 
TOWNEBANK
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
       
       
  Three Months Ended
  March 31,
  2021   2020
INTEREST INCOME:      
Loans, including fees $ 101,396     $ 100,062  
Investment securities 7,117     9,949  
Interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions and federal funds sold 416     1,102  
Mortgage loans held for sale 3,361     2,988  
Total interest income 112,290     114,101  
INTEREST EXPENSE:      
Deposits 8,548     19,062  
Advances from the FHLB 497     2,492  
Subordinated debt, net 2,930     2,962  
Repurchase agreements and other borrowings 325     89  
Total interest expense 12,300     24,605  
Net interest income 99,990     89,496  
       
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES (4,027 )   7,016  
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 104,017     82,480  
NONINTEREST INCOME:      
Residential mortgage banking income, net 37,412     7,416  
Insurance commissions and other title fees and income, net 16,325     16,893  
Real estate brokerage and property management income, net 17,934     6,938  
Service charges on deposit accounts 2,190     2,440  
Credit card merchant fees, net 1,302     1,179  
BOLI 1,519     3,105  
Other income 4,837     5,227  
Net gain/(loss) on investment securities 1,000     5,002  
Total noninterest income 82,519     48,200  
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:      
Salaries and employee benefits 58,435     55,867  
Occupancy expense 8,072     7,502  
Furniture and equipment 3,512     3,640  
Amortization – intangibles 2,723     2,950  
Software expense 4,194     3,492  
Data processing 3,239     2,791  
Professional fees 2,339     3,067  
Advertising and marketing 2,968     3,584  
Other expenses 11,844     13,995  
Total noninterest expense 97,326     96,888  
Income before income tax expense and noncontrolling interest 89,210     33,792  
Provision for income tax expense 16,579     6,187  
Net income $ 72,631     $ 27,605  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (3,636 )   (1,221 )
Net income attributable to TowneBank $ 68,995     $ 26,384  
Per common share information      
Basic earnings $ 0.95     $ 0.37  
Diluted earnings $ 0.95     $ 0.36  
Cash dividends declared $ 0.18     $ 0.18  

 
 
TOWNEBANK
Consolidated Balance Sheets – Five Quarter Trend
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
                   
  March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,
  2021   2020   2020   2020   2020
  (unaudited)   (audited)   (unaudited)   (unaudited)   (unaudited)
ASSETS                  
Cash and due from banks $ 141,545     $ 41,514     $ 114,604     $ 115,724     $ 108,929  
Interest-bearing deposits at FRB – Richmond 1,936,458     1,795,241     1,670,186     2,511,152     753,643  
Interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions 30,031     27,532     24,890     24,374     23,564  
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 2,108,034     1,864,287     1,809,680     2,651,250     886,136  
Securities available for sale 1,418,006     1,368,224     1,310,683     1,266,624     1,248,420  
Securities held to maturity 15,980     16,512     17,131     41,595     42,431  
Less: allowance for credit losses (97 )   (97 )   (90 )   (121 )   (133 )
Securities held to maturity, net of allowance for credit losses 15,883     16,415     17,041     41,474     42,298  
Other equity securities 6,355     6,492     6,497     6,497     6,462  
FHLB stock 16,909     30,135     41,829     49,277     52,042  
Total Securities 1,457,153     1,421,266     1,376,050     1,363,872     1,349,222  
Mortgage loans held for sale 582,905     540,798     669,020     610,369     453,143  
Loans, net of unearned income and deferred costs 9,734,583     9,629,068     9,770,570     9,801,889     8,784,195  
Less: allowance for credit losses (116,077 )   (120,157 )   (119,058 )   (90,467 )   (64,372 )
Net Loans 9,618,506     9,508,911     9,651,512     9,711,422     8,719,823  
Premises and equipment, net 261,831     260,242     256,909     257,533     236,735  
Goodwill 452,328     452,328     446,725     446,725     446,725  
Other intangible assets, net 44,808     45,533     45,781     48,632     51,448  
BOLI 247,655     246,109     244,103     242,493     240,924  
Other assets 306,176     286,970     295,637     247,962     239,670  
TOTAL ASSETS $ 15,079,396     $ 14,626,444     $ 14,795,417     $ 15,580,258     $ 12,623,826  
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY                  
Deposits:                  
Noninterest-bearing demand $ 4,840,678     $ 4,374,566     $ 4,464,178     $ 4,226,208     $ 3,060,515  
Interest-bearing:                  
Demand and money market accounts 5,062,461     4,819,604     4,642,482     4,223,391     3,573,926  
Savings 342,554     330,091     312,444     298,673     280,807  
Certificates of deposit 1,893,951     2,048,905     2,285,859     2,516,666     2,392,744  
Total Deposits 12,139,644     11,573,166     11,704,963     11,264,938     9,307,992  
Advances from the FHLB 255,872     456,038     731,202     906,365     971,527  
Subordinated debt, net 249,204     249,055     248,906     248,756     248,607  
FRB PPP lending facility 183,164     182,852         1,111,429      
Repurchase agreements and other borrowings 68,509     67,786     58,061     60,913     171,762  
Total Borrowings 756,749     955,731     1,038,169     2,327,463     1,391,896  
Other liabilities 366,697     313,719     303,582     266,314     258,306  
TOTAL LIABILITIES 13,263,090     12,842,616     13,046,714     13,858,715     10,958,194  
Preferred stock                  
Authorized shares – 2,000,000                  
Common stock, $1.667 par value 121,108     121,132     121,115     121,101     121,057  
Capital surplus 1,047,312     1,046,642     1,045,170     1,043,774     1,041,870  
Retained earnings 613,826     557,889     520,888     499,502     477,972  
Common stock issued to deferred compensation trust, at cost (17,063 )   (16,969 )   (16,951 )   (16,776 )   (15,562 )
Deferred compensation trust 17,063     16,969     16,951     16,776     15,562  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 17,969     41,184     44,569     43,218     12,301  
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 1,800,215     1,766,847     1,731,742     1,707,595     1,653,200  
Noncontrolling interest 16,091     16,981     16,961     13,948     12,432  
TOTAL EQUITY 1,816,306     1,783,828     1,748,703     1,721,543     1,665,632  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 15,079,396     $ 14,626,444     $ 14,795,417     $ 15,580,258     $ 12,623,826  

 
 
TOWNEBANK
Consolidated Statements of Income – Five Quarter Trend (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
   
   
  Three Months Ended
  March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,
  2021   2020   2020   2020   2020
INTEREST INCOME:                  
Loans, including fees $ 101,396     $ 104,182     $ 102,869     $ 102,139     $ 100,062  
Investment securities 7,117     7,499     7,440     8,163     9,949  
Interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions and federal funds sold 416     435     632     433     1,102  
Mortgage loans held for sale 3,361     3,867     4,587     3,811     2,988  
Total interest income 112,290     115,983     115,528     114,546     114,101  
INTEREST EXPENSE:                  
Deposits 8,548     10,762     12,966     15,072     19,062  
Advances from the FHLB 497     1,404     1,901     2,595     2,492  
Subordinated debt 2,930     2,962     2,962     2,962     2,962  
Repurchase agreements and other borrowings 325     241     940     643     89  
Total interest expense 12,300     15,369     18,769     21,272     24,605  
Net interest income 99,990     100,614     96,759     93,274     89,496  
                   
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES (4,027 )   1,617     31,598     26,945     7,016  
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 104,017     98,997     65,161     66,329     82,480  
NONINTEREST INCOME:                  
Residential mortgage banking income, net 37,412     37,504     37,531     29,715     7,416  
Insurance commissions and other title fees and income, net 16,325     13,868     17,468     17,612     16,893  
Real estate brokerage and property management income, net 17,934     9,229     11,301     10,781     6,938  
Service charges on deposit accounts 2,190     1,707     1,986     1,888     2,440  
Credit card merchant fees, net 1,302     1,377     1,506     1,109     1,179  
BOLI 1,519     1,990     1,605     1,584     3,105  
Other income 4,837     5,559     22,278     3,763     5,227  
Net gain/(loss) on investment securities 1,000         1,701     2,930     5,002  
Total noninterest income 82,519     71,234     95,376     69,382     48,200  
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:                  
Salaries and employee benefits 58,435     61,475     61,408     56,926     55,867  
Occupancy expense 8,072     8,193     8,396     7,227     7,502  
Furniture and equipment 3,512     3,462     3,247     3,564     3,640  
Amortization – intangibles 2,723     2,797     2,851     2,901     2,950  
Software expense 4,194     4,066     3,572     3,492     3,492  
Data processing 3,239     2,363     3,113     2,718     2,791  
Professional fees 2,339     2,591     2,637     2,972     3,067  
Advertising and marketing 2,968     2,204     1,870     1,986     3,584  
Other expenses 11,844     18,781     14,887     9,239     13,995  
Total noninterest expense 97,326     105,932     101,981     91,025     96,888  
Income before income tax expense and noncontrolling interest 89,210     64,299     58,556     44,686     33,792  
Provision for income tax expense 16,579     10,408     7,841     7,464     6,187  
Net income 72,631     53,891     50,715     37,222     27,605  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (3,636 )   (3,809 )   (16,251 )   (2,617 )   (1,221 )
Net income attributable to TowneBank $ 68,995     $ 50,082     $ 34,464     $ 34,605     $ 26,384  
Per common share information                  
Basic earnings $ 0.95     $ 0.69     $ 0.48     $ 0.48     $ 0.37  
Diluted earnings $ 0.95     $ 0.69     $ 0.48     $ 0.48     $ 0.36  
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 72,414,953     72,357,177     72,339,413     72,280,555     72,206,228  
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 72,517,008     72,455,096     72,375,736     72,317,988     72,299,721  
Cash dividends declared $ 0.18     $ 0.18     $ 0.18     $ 0.18     $ 0.18  
                   
                   

TOWNEBANK
Banking Segment Financial Information (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
 
           
  Three Months Ended   Increase/(Decrease)
  March 31,   December 31,   2021 over 2020
  2021   2020   2020   Amount   Percent
Revenue                  
Net interest income $ 97,604     $ 87,406     $ 97,412     $ 10,198     11.67 %
Service charges on deposit accounts 2,190     2,440     1,707     (250 )   (10.25 )%
Credit card merchant fees 1,302     1,179     1,377     123     10.43 %
Other income 4,970     7,061     5,983     (2,091 )   (29.61 )%
Subtotal 8,462     10,680     9,067     (2,218 )   (20.77 )%
Net gain/(loss) on investment securities 1,000     5,002         (4,002 )   (80.01 )%
Total noninterest income 9,462     15,682     9,067     (6,220 )   (39.66 )%
Total revenue 107,066     103,088     106,479     3,978     3.86 %
                   
Provision for credit losses (3,401 )   7,041     1,628     (10,442 )   (148.30 )%
                   
Expenses                  
Salaries and employee benefits 31,861     33,225     37,358     (1,364 )   (4.11 )%
Occupancy expense 5,546     4,916     5,681     630     12.82 %
Furniture and equipment 2,668     2,660     2,625     8     0.30 %
Amortization of intangibles 962     1,164     1,013     (202 )   (17.35 )%
Other expenses 14,050     18,705     19,892     (4,655 )   (24.89 )%
Total expenses 55,087     60,670     66,569     (5,583 )   (9.20 )%
Income before income tax, corporate allocation and noncontrolling interest 55,380     35,377     38,282     20,003     56.54 %
Corporate allocation 1,292     670     643     622     92.84 %
Income before income tax provision and noncontrolling interest 56,672     36,047     38,925     20,625     57.22 %
Provision for income tax expense 9,701     6,663     5,163     3,038     45.60 %
Net income 46,971     29,384     33,762     17,587     59.85 %
Noncontrolling interest (5 )   (1 )   4     (4 )   400.00 %
Net income attributable to TowneBank $ 46,966     $ 29,383     $ 33,766     $ 17,583     59.84 %
                   
Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) 51.03 %   60.67 %   61.57 %   (9.64 )%   (15.89 )%

 
 
TOWNEBANK
Realty Segment Financial Information (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
 
       
  Three Months Ended   Increase/(Decrease)
  March 31,   December 31,   2021 over 2020
  2021   2020   2020   Amount   Percent
Revenue                  
Residential mortgage brokerage income, net $ 37,877     $ 8,007     $ 38,040     $ 29,870     373.05 %
Real estate brokerage income, net 2,451     1,865     3,564     586     31.42 %
Title insurance and settlement fees 525     436     669     89     20.41 %
Property management fees, net 15,483     5,073     5,665     10,410     205.20 %
Income from unconsolidated subsidiary 406     186     398     220     118.28 %
Net interest and other income 2,736     2,396     3,627     340     14.19 %
Total revenue 59,478     17,963     51,963     41,515     231.11 %
                   
Provision for credit losses (626 )   (25 )   (11 )   (601 )   2,404.00 %
                   
Expenses                  
Salaries and employee benefits 16,847     13,293     16,168     3,554     26.74 %
Occupancy expense 1,871     1,927     1,869     (56 )   (2.91 )%
Furniture and equipment 649     762     614     (113 )   (14.83 )%
Amortization of intangible assets 590     657     658     (67 )   (10.20 )%
Other expenses 9,229     6,867     8,779     2,362     34.40 %
Total expenses 29,186     23,506     28,088     5,680     24.16 %
                   
Income (loss) before income tax, corporate allocation and noncontrolling interest 30,918     (5,518 )   23,886     36,436     (660.31 )%
Corporate allocation (1,000 )   (393 )   (403 )   (607 )   154.45 %
(Loss) income before income tax provision and noncontrolling interest 29,918     (5,911 )   23,483     35,829     (606.14 )%
Provision for income tax (benefit) expense 6,216     (1,292 )   4,421     7,508     (581.11 )%
Net (loss) income 23,702     (4,619 )   19,062     28,321     (613.14 )%
Noncontrolling interest (3,631 )   (791 )   (3,813 )   (2,840 )   359.04 %
Net (loss) income attributable to TowneBank $ 20,071     $ (5,410 )   $ 15,249     $ 25,481     (471.00 )%
                   
Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) 48.08 %   127.20 %   52.79 %   (79.12 )%   (62.20 )%
                   
                   

TOWNEBANK
Insurance Segment Financial Information (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
 
           
  Three Months Ended   Increase/(Decrease)
  March 31,   December 31,   2021 over 2020
  2021   2020   2020   Amount   Percent
Commission and fee income                  
Property and casualty $ 14,189     $ 12,786     $ 11,942     $ 1,403     10.97 %
Employee benefits 3,884     3,918     3,725     (34 )   (0.87 )%
Travel insurance     1,266         (1,266 )   (100.00 )%
Specialized benefit services 167     168     175     (1 )   (0.60 )%
Total commissions and fees 18,240     18,138     15,842     102     0.56 %
                   
Contingency and bonus revenue 1,759     2,022     1,087     (263 )   (13.01 )%
Other income 73     81     69     (8 )   (9.88 )%
Total revenue 20,072     20,241     16,998     (169 )   (0.83 )%
                   
Employee commission expense 4,107     3,596     3,592     511     14.21 %
Revenue, net of commission expense 15,965     16,645     13,406     (680 )   (4.09 )%
                   
Salaries and employee benefits 9,727     9,349     7,949     378     4.04 %
Occupancy expense 655     659     643     (4 )   (0.61 )%
Furniture and equipment 195     218     223     (23 )   (10.55 )%
Amortization of intangible assets 1,171     1,129     1,126     42     3.72 %
Other expenses 1,305     1,357     1,334     (52 )   (3.83 )%
Total operating expenses 13,053     12,712     11,275     341     2.68 %
Income before income tax, corporate allocation and noncontrolling interest 2,912     3,933     2,131     (1,021 )   (25.96 )%
Corporate allocation (292 )   (277 )   (240 )   (15 )   5.42 %
Income before income tax provision and noncontrolling interest 2,620     3,656     1,891     (1,036 )   (28.34 )%
Provision for income tax expense 662     816     824     (154 )   (18.87 )%
Net income 1,958     2,840     1,067     (882 )   (31.06 )%
Noncontrolling interest     (429 )       429     (100.00 )%
Net income attributable to TowneBank $ 1,958     $ 2,411     $ 1,067     (453 )   (18.79 )%
                   
Provision for income taxes 662     816     824     (154 )   (18.87 )%
Depreciation, amortization and interest expense 1,308     1,300     1,274     8     0.62 %
EBITDA (non-GAAP) $ 3,928     $ 4,527     $ 3,165     $ (599 )   (13.23 )%
                   
Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) 74.43 %   69.59 %   75.70 %   4.84 %   6.96 %

 
 
TOWNEBANK
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(dollars in thousands)
 
  Three Months Ended
  March 31,   March 31,   December 31,
  2021   2020   2020
           
Return on average assets (GAAP) 1.92 %   0.88 %   1.35 %
Impact of excluding average goodwill and other intangibles and amortization 0.13 %   0.12 %   0.11 %
Return on average tangible assets (non-GAAP) 2.05 %   1.00 %   1.46 %
           
Return on average equity (GAAP) 15.56 %   6.37 %   11.26 %
Impact of excluding average goodwill and other intangibles and amortization 6.63 %   3.54 %   5.02 %
Return on average tangible equity (non-GAAP) 22.19 %   9.91 %   16.28 %
           
Return on average common equity (GAAP) 15.70 %   6.42 %   11.36 %
Impact of excluding average goodwill and other intangibles and amortization 6.75 %   3.59 %   5.12 %
Return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP) 22.45 %   10.01 %   16.48 %
           
Book value (GAAP) $ 24.78     $ 22.77     $ 24.31  
Impact of excluding average goodwill and other intangibles and amortization (6.84 )   (6.86 )   (6.85 )
Tangible book value (non-GAAP) $ 17.94     $ 15.91     $ 17.46  
           
Efficiency ratio (GAAP) 53.33 %   70.36 %   61.64 %
Impact of exclusions (1.22 )%   0.43 %   (1.62 )%
Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) 52.11 %   70.79 %   60.02 %
           
Average assets (GAAP) $ 14,592,416     $ 12,049,323     $ 14,722,385  
Less: average goodwill and intangible assets 497,446     500,123     491,453  
Average tangible assets (non-GAAP) $ 14,094,970     $ 11,549,200     $ 14,230,932  
           
Average equity (GAAP) $ 1,797,767     $ 1,665,706     $ 1,768,906  
Less: average goodwill and intangible assets 497,446     500,123     491,453  
Average tangible equity (non-GAAP) $ 1,300,321     $ 1,165,583     $ 1,277,453  
           
Average common equity (GAAP) $ 1,782,795     $ 1,653,676     $ 1,753,596  
Less: average goodwill and intangible assets 497,446     500,123     491,453  
Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP) $ 1,285,349     $ 1,153,553     $ 1,262,143  
           
Net Income (GAAP) $ 68,995     $ 26,384     50,082  
Amortization of Intangibles, net of tax 2,151     2,331     2,210  
Tangible net income (non-GAAP) $ 71,146     $ 28,715     $ 52,292  
           
Net Income (GAAP) $ 68,995     $ 26,384     $ 50,082  
Provision for credit losses (4,027 )   7,016     1,617  
Provision for income tax 16,579     6,187     10,408  
Pre-provision, pre-tax net revenues (non-GAAP) $ 81,547     $ 39,587     $ 62,107  
           
Total Revenue (GAAP) $ 182,509     $ 137,696     $ 171,848  
Net (gain)/loss on investment securities (1,000 )   (5,002 )    
Other nonrecurring (income) loss 30          
Total Revenue for efficiency calculation (non-GAAP) $ 181,539     $ 132,694     $ 171,848  
           
Noninterest expense (GAAP) $ 97,326     $ 96,888     $ 105,932  
Less: Amortization of intangibles 2,723     2,950     2,797  
Noninterest expense net of amortization (non-GAAP) $ 94,603     $ 93,938     $ 103,135  



Filtronic Wins 2021 Queen’s Award for Enterprise, International Trade

Filtronic Wins 2021 Queen’s Award for Enterprise, International Trade

SEDGEFIELD, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Filtronic plc (AIM: FTC), the designer and manufacturer of RF, microwave, and mmWave products for the telecoms, critical communications and defence applications markets, today announced that it has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade.

Filtronic is one of 205 organisations nationally to be recognised this year with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise, of which 122 are for International Trade. Filtronic’s successful award entry focused on the outstanding short-term growth in export sales of its microwave and mmWave solutions over a three-year period.

Filtronic was founded in 1977, and specialises in RF, microwave and mmWave subsystems. Its E-band transceivers are used in 5G backhaul, and also find applications in test & measurement, and in High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO satellites). New markets continue to be nurtured, for example E-band transceivers have recently been supplied for a successful trial of a 10Gbps track-to-train backhaul solution in Asia.

“Filtronic’s award celebrates the global nature of our business. It specifically acknowledges the export success of our E-band mmWave transceiver products, of which we have shipped over 50,000 units to date with 99.9% destined for customers outside the UK,” said Walter Magiera, Chief Commercial Officer of Filtronic. “We are very proud to have been honoured with this award, and consider it an exceptional achievement for a company with a 40-year heritage to be growing exports at such a rate.”

“We continue to invest in both capability and research & development, to help us increase our share in the rapidly growing telecom market,” said Richard Gibbs, CEO of Filtronic. “Over the past 18 months we have invested over £1 million in new equipment, and have expanded our workforce, in our hybrid microelectronics assembly facility in Sedgefield, County Durham. This has enabled us to significantly increase capacity, keep production going throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and maintain a strong order book during the 2021 fiscal year.”

Now in its 55th year, the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious business awards in the UK, and are designed to acknowledge and encourage outstanding achievements in the fields of innovation, international trade, sustainable development and promoting opportunity through social mobility.

Editorial contact:

Fin Farrelly, Filtronic plc

[email protected]

PR contact:

Helen Duncan, MWE Media Ltd

[email protected]

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Nordson Corporation to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

Nordson Corporation to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

WESTLAKE, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nordson Corporation(Nasdaq: NDSN) will be participating at the following upcoming investor conferences:

  • Joseph Kelley, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the virtual Oppenheimer 16th Annual Industrial Growth Conference on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 9:45 a.m. Eastern Time. The live audio webcast can be accessed by clicking on the following link, https://wsw.com/webcast/oppenheimer11/ndsn/2782458

These webcasts also can be accessed by visiting the Investor page on the Nordson website at www.nordson.com/investors and clicking on the link to the event. Following the webcast, an archived replay will be available on the company’s website for 30 days.

Nordson Corporation is a global designer and manufacturer of innovative precision technologies for critical customer applications in consumer, medical, electronics and industrial end markets. The company’s products are supported by application expertise and direct global sales and service. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company has operations and support offices in nearly 40 countries. Visit Nordson on the web at www.nordson.com, www.twitter.com/Nordson_Corp or www.facebook.com/nordson.

Lara Mahoney

Vice President,

Corporate Communications & Investor Relations

440.204.9985

[email protected]

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Covetrus Announces First Quarter 2021 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information

Covetrus Announces First Quarter 2021 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information

PORTLAND, Maine–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Covetrus (NASDAQ:CVET), a global leader in animal-health technology and services, announced today that it will release first quarter 2021 results after the market closes on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Following the release, the company will hold a conference call at 4:30 PM ET, during which Ben Wolin, president and chief executive officer, and Matthew Foulston, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will review the results.

To access the live webcast of the conference call and the corresponding slide presentation, individuals can visit the Investor Relations page on the Covetrus website, https://www.covetrus.com/investors/events-and-presentations. An archived edition of the first quarter earnings conference call will be posted on the Covetrus website later that same day and will be available to interested parties via the same link for one year.

The conference call can also be accessed by dialing 866-789-2492 for U.S./Canada participants, or 409-937-8901 for international participants, and referencing confirmation code 5283607. A replay of the conference call will be available for two weeks through May 20, 2021 by dialing 855-859-2056 or 404-537-3406. The replay confirmation code is 5283607.

About Covetrus

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We are bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine with more than 5,500 employees serving over 100,000 customers around the globe. For more information about Covetrus visit https://covetrus.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements that are forward-looking within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. Factors that could adversely affect our business and prospects are set forth in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of our management team and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligations to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this release or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Nicholas Jansen | Investor Relations

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Veracyte to Unveil Practice-Changing Genomic Diagnostics Data Across Multiple Oncology Indications at 2021 ASCO

Veracyte to Unveil Practice-Changing Genomic Diagnostics Data Across Multiple Oncology Indications at 2021 ASCO

– Pivotal clinical validation data for Percepta Nasal Swab test in early lung cancer detection –

– New data demonstrating ability of Decipher Prostate test to identify high metastasis risk in African American men –

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Veracyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCYT), a global genomic diagnostics company with a presence in seven of the top ten cancers in the United States, announced today that six abstracts for its genomic tests in lung, prostate and thyroid cancers will be presented at the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting, which will be held virtually June 4-8, 2021.

The accepted abstracts include pivotal clinical validation data for Veracyte’s Percepta Nasal Swab. This first-of-its-kind, non-invasive test will help physicians determine which patients with lung nodules found on CT scans are at low risk for cancer and can be safely directed to routine monitoring without fear of missing a cancer and which patients should undergo further, including potentially more-aggressive, clinical work-up. Veracyte plans to introduce the nasal swab-based genomic test in the second half of 2021, as part of the company’s comprehensive lung cancer portfolio.

“We are thrilled with the compelling data that will be presented at ASCO, which reflect our tests’ ability to positively impact patient care in a range of major cancers,” said Bonnie Anderson, Veracyte’s chairman and chief executive officer. “We are particularly excited about the opportunity in lung cancer, where early detection can save lives, but where distinguishing between cancerous and benign lung nodules is often challenging and can lead to missed cancers or unnecessary procedures. We believe our Percepta Nasal Swab test is going to be a game-changer for patients being evaluated for lung cancer.”

Among other Veracyte highlights, researchers will share prospective validation data for the Decipher Prostate test, demonstrating the genomic test’s ability to predict aggressive prostate cancers among African American men as compared to the use of clinical factors alone.

Below are details of the Veracyte abstracts accepted for presentation at ASCO. All posters will be available to meeting registrants on demand beginning June 4, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. EDT.

Title:

Early candidate nasal swab classifiers developed using machine learning and whole transcriptome sequencing may improve early lung cancer detection.

 

(Title of poster to be presented: A validated nasal swab classifier developed using machine learning and whole transcriptome sequencing may improve early lung cancer detection.)

Abstract #:

8551

First Author:

Peter Mazzone, M.D., M.P.H., Cleveland Clinic

 

 

Title:

A prospective Validation of the genomic classifier defines high-metastasis risk in a subset of African American men with early localized prostate cancer: VanDAAM study. (oral presentation)

Abstract #:

5005

First Author:

Kosj Yamoah, M.D., Ph.D., Moffitt Cancer Center

Time:

June 8, 2021, 8:00-11:00 a.m. EDT

 

 

Title:

The impact of Percepta Genomic Sequencing Classifier (GSC) on clinical decision making in patients with a high- risk lung nodule. (poster presentation)

Abstract #:

8549

First Author:

Sonali Sethi, M.D., Cleveland Clinic

 

 

Title:

Validation of the Decipher Genomic Classifier (GC) in SAKK 09/10: A Phase III Randomized Trial of Dose-Escalated Salvage Radiotherapy (SRT) after Radical Prostatectomy (RP). (poster presentation)

Abstract #:

5010

First Author:

Alan Dal Pra, M.D., University of Miami Health System

 

 

Title:

NTRK,RET, BRAF, and ALK Fusions in Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspirates (FNAs). (poster presentation)

Abstract #:

6083

First Author:

Lori J. Wirth, M.D., Massachusetts General Hospital

 

 

Title:

Detection of actionable molecular alterations through combined DNA/RNA molecular profiling of biopsies collected in early stage lung cancer at time of diagnosis. (online abstract)

Abstract #:

e20546

First Author:

Joshua Babiarz, Ph.D., Veracyte

About Veracyte

Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global genomic diagnostics company that improves patient care by providing answers to clinical questions, informing diagnosis and treatment decisions throughout the patient journey in cancer and other diseases. The company’s growing menu of genomic tests leverage advances in genomic science and technology, enabling patients to avoid risky, costly diagnostic procedures and quicken time to appropriate treatment. The company’s tests in lung cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, bladder cancer and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are available to patients and its lymphoma subtyping and renal cancer tests are in development. With Veracyte’s exclusive global license to a best-in-class diagnostics instrument platform, the company is positioned to deliver its tests to patients worldwide. Veracyte is based in South San Francisco, California. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com and follow the company on Twitter (@veracyte).

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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, our statements related to our plans, objectives, expectations (financial and otherwise) or intentions with respect to the Percepta Nasal Swab and our Decipher prostate and Veracyte thyroid tests. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “expect,” “believe,” “should,” “suggest,” “may,” “will” “prospective” and similar references to future periods. Actual results may differ materially from those projected or suggested in any forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding Veracyte’s belief that its Percepta Genomic Atlas Nasal Swab and our Envisia Decipher prostate and Veracyte thyroid tests provide clinical value that helps physicians diagnose and treat lung cancer. Additional factors that may impact these forward-looking statements can be found under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 22, 2021 and our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. A copy of these documents can be found at the Investors section of our website at www.veracyte.com. The risks and uncertainties may be amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused significant economic uncertainty. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts Veracyte’s businesses, operations, and financial results, including the duration and magnitude of such effects, will depend on numerous factors, which are unpredictable, including, but not limited to, the duration and spread of the outbreak, its severity, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and, except as required by law, Veracyte specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements or reasons why actual results might differ, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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AgEagle Expands Board of Directors and Corporate Leadership Team

Brandon Torres Declet Named as AgEagle Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Board of Directors; Jesse Stepler Named Senior Vice President, Strategy and Product at Measure

WICHITA, Kan., April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE American: UAVS) (“AgEagle” or the “Company”), an industry leading drone solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Brandon Torres Declet as Chief Operating Officer of AgEagle and member of AgEagle’s Board of Directors; and Jesse Stepler has been named Senior Vice President, Strategy and Product at Measure Global Inc. (“Measure”).

Commenting on the executive appointments, J. Michael Drozd, CEO of AgEagle Aerial Systems, stated, “I am very excited to have both Brandon and Jesse as key new members of our management team. They both bring AgEagle noted experience building and managing highly successful organizations and proven track records in leading and inspiring others. They add tremendous value to our business and greatly complement and enhance the strength of our overall organization and leadership.”

In 2014, Torres Declet co-founded Measure, an award-winning drone-agnostic aerial intelligence company recently acquired by AgEagle. While serving as Measure’s CEO, his leadership resulted in the completion of tens of thousands of drone missions, collecting data on high-value assets for Measure’s world class customer base. In addition to his responsibilities as COO of AgEagle, Torres Declet will also continue to lead Measure as the Subsidiary’s President.

Prior to founding Measure, Torres Declet worked in the private sector establishing and managing the Defense and Homeland Security government relations practice at McAllister & Quinn, a Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm. In public service, he has served in senior level positions for the NYPD, the Senate and Intelligence and Judiciary Committees, and the House Homeland Security Committee. He also served as Counsel on Capitol Hill to Senator Dianne Feinstein and Congresswoman Jane Harman; led the intelligence program at the NYPD Counter Terrorism Bureau under Police Commissioner Ray Kelly; and coordinated drone policy for the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. Torres Declet also served on the UAS Registration Task Force Aviation Rulemaking Committee and authored a precedent-setting Section 333 exemption.

In January 2021, Torres Declet was appointed to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Drone Advisory Committee (DAC), a federal advisory committee that provides the FAA advice to create a strategy for the safe integration of drones into the National Airspace System. He was also named a Senior Advisor to Oxford University’s Centre for Technology and Global Affairs and recognized as a “Tech Titan” by Washingtonian Magazine. Torres Declet holds a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and an L.L.M. from the Georgetown University Law Center.

Additionally, Measure Co-Founder Jesse Stepler has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Product at Measure. Prior to Measure, he worked in the aerospace and defense industry and in international finance. He was an associate at Overseas Private Investment Corporation (“OPIC”), now known as the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, which is the U.S. government’s development bank that partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. Previous to OPIC, Stepler was the lead consultant at IHS Jane’s, a 120-year-old trusted global agency for open-source defense intelligence. Over a seven-year tenure at IHS Jane’s, he provided strategic advisory services for the Defense, Security and Risk Assessment unit of the agency.

About AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.

Founded in 2010, AgEagle is one of the nation’s leading commercial drone technology providers. AgEagle’s mission is to empower The Drone Age™ by providing American-made, tailored and scalable drone solutions to the world. The Company is leveraging its reputation as one of the industry’s premium technology solutions and aerial data intelligence providers to deliver high performance, end-to-end drone solutions to the agriculture, commercial and industrial markets. AgEagle products are proudly manufactured and assembled in the United States. For additional information, please visit www.ageagle.com.


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Phone: 949-574-3860 
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