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BFST - Business First Bancshares Inc. Announces Financial Results for Q2 2022

BATON ROUGE, La., July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) (Business First), parent company of b1BANK, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, today announced its unaudited results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, including net income of $13.8 million or $0.61 per diluted share, increases of $5.0 million and $0.20, respectively, from the quarter ended March 31, 2022. On a non-GAAP basis, core net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, which excludes certain income and expenses, was $14.6 million or $0.64 per diluted share, increases of $4.3 million and $0.15, respectively, from the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

”Our second quarter results demonstrate strengthening returns on investments our team has made over the past few years,” said Jude Melville, president and CEO. “Strong and diversified organic growth across our footprint, positive momentum towards integration of our recent Houston partnership, and a continued prioritized focus on asset quality combined to produce record levels of performance and profitability. We are monitoring developments in the broader economy but feel confident we are well positioned to continue executing on our strategic plan while also supporting our clients and partners as they do the same.”

On July 26, 2022, Business First’s board of directors declared a quarterly dividend based upon financial performance for the second quarter in the amount of $0.12 per share, same as the prior quarter, to the common shareholders of record as of August 15, 2022. The dividend will be paid on August 31, 2022, or as soon thereafter as practicable.

Quarterly Highlights

  • Strong Loan Growth. Total loans held for investment at June 30, 2022, were $4.1 billion, an increase of $365.2 million compared to March 31, 2022, or 9.74% for the quarter. Based on unpaid principal balances, 37.1% of loan growth for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, was attributable to our Dallas, Texas market, 29.0% to the New Orleans market, and 26.4% to the northern Louisiana market (largely attributable to agricultural lending). As of June 30, 2022, approximately 32% of Business First’s loan portfolio resides in Texas based on unpaid principal balances.
  • Expansion of Net Interest Margin. For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, net interest income totaled $49.6 million and net interest margin and net interest spread were 3.98% and 3.79%, respectively, compared to $40.5 million, 3.51% and 3.35% for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Non-GAAP net interest margin and net interest spread (excluding loan discount accretion of $2.6 million) were 3.77% and 3.59%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to 3.43% and 3.27% (excluding loan discount accretion of $920,000) for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Non-GAAP net interest margin and spread rose due to the recent increase in interest rates.
  • Solid Return on Assets and Equity. Return on average assets and equity, each on an annualized basis, were 1.02% and 12.22%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to 0.71% and 7.83%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
  • Overall Credit Quality Remains Stable. Ratios of nonperforming loans compared to loans held for investment and nonperforming assets compared to total assets increased from 0.29% and 0.23%, respectively, at March 31, 2022, to 0.42% and 0.33% at June 30, 2022. This change is largely due to a to a single nonfarm nonresidential commercial loan with an outstanding balance of $6.3 million being transferred to nonaccrual at the beginning of the second quarter. This occurred because of a delay in the hurricane-related insurance settlement process. The insurance proceeds were received in July 2022 and the loan was repaid in full. This loan negatively impacted our nonperforming loans to total loans held for investment ratio by 16 basis points and our nonperforming assets to total assets ratio by 12 basis points.

Financial Condition

June 30, 2022, Compared to March 31, 2022

Loans

Loans held for investment increased $365.2 million or 9.74% for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

Credit Quality

Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans held for investment increased from 0.29% as of March 31, 2022, to 0.42% as of June 30, 2022. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets increased from 0.23% as of March 31, 2022, to 0.33% as of June 30, 2022. The increases were largely attributable to a single nonfarm nonresidential commercial loan with an outstanding balance of $6.3 million, which was paid in full in July 2022.

Total Shareholders’ Equity

Book value per common share was $19.73 at June 30, 2022, compared to $20.25 at March 31, 2022. The decrease was largely attributable to the $23.0 million decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to unrealized losses on Business First’s available for sale investment portfolio.

On a non-GAAP basis, tangible book value per share was $15.13 at June 30, 2022, compared to $15.57 at March 31, 2022.

June 30, 2022, Compared to June 30, 2021

Loans

Total loans held for investment increased by $1.3 billion or 44.09% compared to June 30, 2021. Excluding loans acquired from Texas Citizens on March 1, 2022, loans increased $912.5 million or 31.96%.

Credit Quality

Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans held for investment increased from 0.40% as of June 30, 2021, to 0.42% as of June 30, 2022, largely due to the increase in nonaccrual loans, attributable to a single nonfarm nonresidential commercial loan with an outstanding balance of $6.3 million, which was paid in full in July 2022. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets decreased from 0.42% as of June 30, 2021, to 0.33% as of June 30, 2022, largely due to the increase in total assets.

Total Shareholders’ Equity

Book value per common share was $19.73 at June 30, 2022, compared to $20.78 at June 30, 2021. On a non-GAAP basis, tangible book value per share was $15.13 at June 30, 2022, compared to $17.24 at June 30, 2021. Tangible book value per share was negatively impacted by a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of $69.6 million attributable to fair value adjustments on Business First’s available for sale investment portfolio.

Results of Operations

Second Quarter 2022 Compared to First Quarter 2022

Net Income and Diluted Earnings Per Share

For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, net income was $13.8 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to net income of $8.7 million or $0.41 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, increases of $5.0 million and $0.20, respectively. The increases were largely attributable to an increase in net interest income of $9.1 million (partially attributable to a full quarter of the Texas Citizens acquisition), offset by increases of $1.3 million in provision for loan losses and $2.7 million in other expenses.

On a non-GAAP basis, core net income, which excludes certain income and expenses, for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, was $14.6 million or $0.64 per diluted share, compared to core net income of $10.3 million or $0.49 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Notable noncore events impacting earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, included $708,000 of acquisition-related expenses, and $270,000 of expenses attributable to storm repairs, compared to $717,000 losses in disposals of former bank premises and equipment in other income, $811,000 of expenses attributable to acquisition-related expenses, and $231,000 of expenses attributable to storm repairs, for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Interest Income

For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, net interest income totaled $49.6 million and net interest margin and net interest spread were 3.98% and 3.79%, respectively, compared to $40.5 million, 3.51% and 3.35% for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The average yield on total interest-earning assets was 4.33% for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to 3.83% for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The average yield on the loan portfolio (excluding Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans) was 5.10% for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to 4.75% for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The increases were largely attributable to loan growth and interest rate increases, as well as an increase of $1.7 million in loan discount accretion for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

Non-GAAP net interest margin and net interest spread (excluding loan discount accretion of $2.6 million) were 3.77% and 3.59%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to 3.43% and 3.27% (excluding loan discount accretion of $920,000) for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Interest Expense

For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, overall cost of funds (which includes noninterest-bearing deposits) increased by three basis points, from 0.33% to 0.36%, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2022, due to increased rates and growth on interest-bearing deposits.

Other Income

For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, other income increased by $1.1 million compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The increase was largely attributable to a $717,000 loss on disposal of other assets which occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Other Expenses

For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, other expense increased by $2.7 million compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The increase was largely attributable to increases in salaries and benefits of $1.7 million, mostly due to excess bonus payments of $463,000 and $1.1 million in salaries of two additional months of increased headcount as a result of the Texas Citizens acquisition compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Provision for Loan Losses

During the quarter ended June 30, 2022, Business First recorded a provision for loan losses of $2.9 million, compared to $1.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The reserve for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, was driven primarily by new loan growth.

Return on Assets and Equity

Return on average assets and equity, each on an annualized basis, were 1.02% and 12.22%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to 0.71% and 7.83%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Second Quarter 2022 Compared to Second Quarter 2021

Net Income and Diluted Earnings Per Share

For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, net income was $13.8 million or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to net income of $17.4 million or $0.84 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Although net interest income increased by $11.6 million (partially attributed to the larger balance sheet resulting from the Texas Citizens acquisition and the inclusion of only two months of the larger balance sheet as a result of the Pedestal transaction on May 1, 2021), this was offset by the $10.0 million gain on sale during the quarter ended June 30, 2021 (mainly attributable to the SBA PPP portfolio loan sale) and the $4.7 million increase in salaries and benefits, during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 (largely attributable to the acquisition of Texas Citizens on March 1, 2022, and additional staffing, mostly production, over the past year).

On a non-GAAP basis, core net income, which excludes certain income and expenses, for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, was $14.6 million or $0.64 per diluted share, compared to core net income of $18.7 million or $0.90 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Notable noncore events impacting earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, included $708,000 of expenses attributable to acquisition-related expenses, and $270,000 of expenses attributable to storm repairs, compared to $938,000 in occupancy and bank premises expenses attributable to storm damage and $540,000 losses on sales of former premises and equipment within other income for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.

Interest Income

For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, net interest income totaled $49.6 million and net interest margin and net interest spread were 3.98% and 3.79%, respectively, compared to $37.9 million, 3.87% and 3.68% for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The average yield on the loan portfolio (excluding SBA PPP loans) was 5.10% for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to 5.13% for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The quarter ended June 30, 2022, included additional loan discount accretion of $1.0 million, while the quarter ended June 30, 2021, included $3.0 million additional interest income related to SBA PPP loans.

Non-GAAP net interest margin and net interest spread (excluding loan discount accretion of $2.6 million) were 3.77% and 3.59%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to 3.71% and 3.52% (excluding loan discount accretion of $1.6 million) for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.

Interest Expense

For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, overall cost of funds (which includes noninterest-bearing deposits) decreased by nine basis points, from 0.45% to 0.36%, compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in cost of funds was primarily attributable to an overall reduction in interest rates on deposit offerings and increase in noninterest-bearing deposits, offset by an increase associated with higher average subordinated debt balances.

Other Income

For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, the decrease in other income of $10.1 million, compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2021, was attributable to the $10.0 million gain on sale, largely related to the SBA PPP loan portfolio sale which occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2021.

Other Expenses

For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, the increase in other expense of $5.5 million compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2021 was largely attributable to the $4.7 million increase in salaries and benefits mainly associated with the acquisition of Texas Citizens on March 1, 2022, and additional production staffing which occurred over the past year.

Provision for Loan Losses

During the quarter ended June 30, 2022, Business First recorded a provision for loan losses of $2.9 million compared to $2.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The reserve for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, was affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the qualitative factors at the time, while the reserve for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, was impacted due to new loan growth.

Return on Assets and Equity

Return on average assets and return on average equity, each on an annualized basis, were 1.02% and 12.22%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, from 1.58% and 16.57%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.

About Business First Bancshares, Inc.

Business First Bancshares, Inc., (Nasdaq: BFST) through its banking subsidiary b1BANK, has $5.5 billion in assets, $6.2 billion in assets under management through b1BANK’s affiliate Smith Shellnut Wilson, LLC (SSW) (excludes $0.9 billion of b1BANK assets managed by SSW) and operates Banking Centers and Loan Production Offices in markets across Louisiana and the Dallas and Houston, Texas areas, providing commercial and personal banking products and services. Commercial banking services include commercial loans and letters of credit, working capital lines and equipment financing, and treasury management services. b1BANK was awarded #1 Best-In-State Bank, Louisiana, by Forbes and Statista, and is a three-time recipient of Baton Rouge Business Report’s “Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge.” Visit b1BANK.com for more information.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures (e.g., referenced as “core” or “tangible”) intended to supplement, not substitute for, comparable GAAP measures. “Core” measures typically adjust income available to common shareholders for certain significant activities or transactions that, in management’s opinion, can distort period-to-period comparisons of Business First’s performance. Transactions that are typically excluded from non-GAAP “core” measures include realized and unrealized gains/losses on former bank premises and equipment, investment sales, acquisition-related expenses (including, but not limited to, legal costs, system conversion costs, severance and retention payments, etc.). “Tangible” measures adjust common equity by subtracting goodwill, core deposit intangibles, and customer intangibles, net of accumulated amortization. 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 Business First’s core business. These non-GAAP disclosures are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP measures that may be presented by other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures are provided at the end of the tables below.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this release may not be based on historical facts and are “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 forward-looking statements may be identified by their reference to a future period or periods or by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “would,” “could,” or “intend.” We caution you not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this news release, in that actual results could differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those factors specified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other public filings. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date of this news release.

Additional Information

For additional information about Business First, you may obtain Business First’s reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) free of charge by using the SEC’s EDGAR service on the SEC’s website at www.SEC.gov or by contacting the SEC for further information at 1-800-SEC-0330. Alternatively, these documents can be obtained free of charge from Business First by directing a request to: Business First Bancshares, Inc., 500 Laurel Street, Suite 101, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801, Attention: Corporate Secretary.

No Offer or Solicitation

This release does not constitute or form part of any offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities of Business First. There will be no sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.


Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Selected Financial Information
(Unaudited)
For the Quarter Ended
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2022
2022
2021
Balance Sheet Ratios
Loans (HFI) to Deposits
88.31
%
80.48
%
76.66
%
Shareholders' Equity to Assets Ratio
8.05
%
8.52
%
9.97
%
Loans Receivable Held for Investment (HFI)
Commercial (1)
$
949,631
$
817,093
$
660,691
Real Estate:
Construction and Land
642,260
581,661
454,055
Farmland
174,723
149,270
77,133
1-4 Family Residential
521,747
485,067
459,037
Multi-Family Residential
97,901
109,773
89,796
Nonfarm Nonresidential
1,605,691
1,481,046
1,002,707
Total Real Estate
3,042,322
2,806,817
2,082,728
Consumer and Other
121,773
124,588
111,467
Total Loans (Held for Investment)
$
4,113,726
$
3,748,498
$
2,854,886
Allowance for Loan Losses
Balance, Beginning of Period
$
29,245
$
29,112
$
25,251
Charge-offs – Quarterly
(99
)
(1,668
)
(861
)
Recoveries – Quarterly
226
184
71
Provision for Loan Losses – Quarterly
2,945
1,617
2,241
Balance, End of Period
$
32,317
$
29,245
$
26,702
Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Loans (HFI)
0.79
%
0.78
%
0.94
%
Net Charge-offs to Average Total Loans
0.00
%
0.04
%
0.03
%
Remaining Loan Purchase Discount
$
37,903
$
40,623
$
30,900
Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming Loans:
Nonaccrual Loans (2)
$
16,777
$
10,784
$
10,568
Loans Past Due 90 Days or More (2)
324
26
893
Total Nonperforming Loans
17,101
10,810
11,461
Other Nonperforming Assets:
Other Real Estate Owned
990
1,369
5,890
Other Nonperforming Assets
84
84
665
Total Other Nonperforming Assets
1,074
1,453
6,555
Total Nonperforming Assets
$
18,175
$
12,263
$
18,016
Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans (HFI)
0.42
%
0.29
%
0.40
%
Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets
0.33
%
0.23
%
0.42
%
(1) Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans accounted for $3.2 million
of the commercial portfolio as of June 30, 2022.
SBA PPP loans accounted for $6.0 million of the commercial portfolio as of March 31, 2022.
SBA PPP loans accounted for $25.7 million of the commercial portfolio as of June 30, 2021.
(2) Past due and nonaccrual loan amounts exclude acquired impaired loans, even if contractually past due or if
the Company does not expect to receive payment in full, as the Company is currently accreting interest income
over the expected life of the loans.


Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Selected Financial Information
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
2022
2022
2021
2022
2021
Per Share Data
Basic Earnings per Common Share
$
0.61
$
0.42
$
0.84
$
1.03
$
1.44
Diluted Earnings per Common Share
0.61
0.41
0.84
1.03
1.43
Dividends per Common Share
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.24
0.22
Book Value per Common Share
19.73
20.25
20.78
19.73
20.78
Average Common Shares Outstanding
22,459,603
21,019,716
20,707,313
21,746,793
20,664,857
Average Diluted Shares Outstanding
22,656,174
21,162,482
20,827,786
21,916,641
20,783,135
End of Period Common Shares Outstanding
22,579,451
22,564,607
20,740,759
22,579,451
20,740,759
Annualized Performance Ratios
Return on Average Assets
1.02
%
0.71
%
1.58
%
0.87
%
1.37
%
Return on Average Equity
12.22
%
7.83
%
16.57
%
10.03
%
14.23
%
Net Interest Margin
3.98
%
3.51
%
3.87
%
3.75
%
4.05
%
Net Interest Spread
3.79
%
3.35
%
3.68
%
3.58
%
3.87
%
Efficiency Ratio (1)
64.32
%
72.67
%
56.03
%
68.08
%
57.45
%
Total Quarterly Average Assets
$
5,371,639
$
4,920,105
$
4,399,911
$
5,145,872
$
4,338,170
Total Quarterly Average Equity
450,431
446,003
420,640
448,216
418,267
Other Expenses
Salaries and Employee Benefits
$
21,408
$
19,703
$
16,753
$
41,111
$
31,679
Occupancy and Bank Premises
2,422
2,052
2,276
4,474
4,087
Depreciation and Amortization
1,734
1,569
1,475
3,303
2,833
Data Processing
1,886
2,116
2,288
4,002
4,111
FDIC Assessment Fees
661
743
436
1,404
945
Legal and Other Professional Fees
735
543
905
1,278
1,646
Advertising and Promotions
703
531
624
1,234
1,101
Utilities and Communications
822
779
636
1,601
1,211
Ad Valorem Shares Tax
812
813
675
1,625
1,375
Directors' Fees
212
202
194
414
382
Other Real Estate Owned Expenses and Write-Downs
35
14
178
49
557
Merger and Conversion-Related Expenses
615
811
94
1,426
104
Other
4,352
3,844
4,371
8,196
7,602
Total Other Expenses
$
36,397
$
33,720
$
30,905
$
70,117
$
57,633
Other Income
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
$
2,086
$
1,805
$
1,683
$
3,891
$
3,250
Losses on Sales of Securities
(8
)
(31
)
(50
)
(39
)
(55
)
Debit Card and ATM Fee Income
1,657
1,501
1,777
3,158
3,113
Bank-Owned Life Insurance Income
475
369
355
844
673
Gain on Sales of Loans
186
65
10,042
251
10,021
Mortgage Origination Income
161
209
241
370
470
Fees and Brokerage Commission
1,749
1,835
1,416
3,584
1,959
Gain (Loss) on Sales of Other Real Estate Owned
10
8
(575
)
18
(529
)
Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Other Assets
-
(717
)
(9
)
(717
)
108
Pass-Through Income from SBIC Partnerships
52
115
1,602
167
1,655
Other
653
737
683
1,390
1,348
Total Other Income
$
7,021
$
5,896
$
17,165
$
12,917
$
22,013
(1) Non-GAAP: Noninterest expense (excluding provision for loan losses) divided by noninterest income plus net interest
income less gain/loss on sales of securities.


Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2022
2022
2021
Assets
Cash and Due From Banks
$
154,694
$
282,074
$
130,769
Federal Funds Sold
10,817
67,822
232,391
Securities Available for Sale, at Fair Values
934,676
961,358
882,802
Loans Held for Sale
-
13,559
-
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
170
1,354
1,834
Loans and Lease Receivable
4,113,726
3,748,498
2,854,886
Allowance for Loan Losses
(32,317
)
(29,245
)
(26,702
)
Net Loans and Lease Receivable
4,081,409
3,719,253
2,828,184
Premises and Equipment, Net
64,307
63,003
57,576
Accrued Interest Receivable
22,142
20,146
20,841
Other Equity Securities
30,302
23,034
14,043
Other Real Estate Owned
990
1,369
5,890
Cash Value of Life Insurance
88,370
72,896
60,703
Deferred Taxes, Net
29,576
23,040
4,652
Goodwill
88,842
89,911
60,062
Core Deposit and Customer Intangibles
15,093
15,617
13,271
Other Assets
8,995
7,799
10,941
Total Assets
$
5,530,383
$
5,362,235
$
4,323,959
Liabilities
Deposits
Noninterest-Bearing
$
1,698,114
$
1,544,197
$
1,175,624
Interest-Bearing
2,960,049
3,113,541
2,548,599
Total Deposits
4,658,163
4,657,738
3,724,223
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
18,477
23,345
25,837
Short-Term Borrowings
5,020
20
20
Subordinated Debt
111,055
111,209
81,427
Subordinated Debt - Trust Preferred Securities
5,000
5,000
5,000
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings
254,011
79,957
28,023
Accrued Interest Payable
708
895
1,938
Other Liabilities
32,490
27,234
26,485
Total Liabilities
5,084,924
4,905,398
3,892,953
Shareholders' Equity
Common Stock
22,579
22,565
20,741
Additional Paid-In Capital
346,382
345,858
299,014
Retained Earnings
139,232
128,168
104,382
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(62,734
)
(39,754
)
6,869
Total Shareholders' Equity
445,459
456,837
431,006
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
5,530,383
$
5,362,235
$
4,323,959


Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2022
2022
2021
2022
2021
Interest Income:
Interest and Fees on Loans
$
49,639
$
40,183
$
39,135
$
89,822
$
80,554
Interest and Dividends on Securities
4,143
3,844
3,189
7,987
5,991
Interest on Federal Funds Sold and Due From Banks
232
95
27
327
68
Total Interest Income
54,014
44,122
42,351
98,136
86,613
Interest Expense:
Interest on Deposits
2,557
2,263
3,235
4,820
6,478
Interest on Borrowings
1,895
1,384
1,171
3,279
1,889
Total Interest Expense
4,452
3,647
4,406
8,099
8,367
Net Interest Income
49,562
40,475
37,945
90,037
78,246
Provision for Loan Losses:
2,945
1,617
2,241
4,562
5,600
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
46,617
38,858
35,704
85,475
72,646
Other Income:
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
2,086
1,805
1,683
3,891
3,250
Gain (Loss) on Sales of Securities
(8
)
(31
)
(50
)
(39
)
(55
)
Gain on Sales of Loans
186
65
10,042
251
10,021
Other Income
4,757
4,057
5,490
8,814
8,797
Total Other Income
7,021
5,896
17,165
12,917
22,013
Other Expenses:
Salaries and Employee Benefits
21,408
19,703
16,753
41,111
31,679
Occupancy and Equipment Expense
4,914
4,413
4,264
9,327
7,981
Merger and Conversion-Related Expense
615
811
94
1,426
104
Other Expenses
9,460
8,793
9,794
18,253
17,869
Total Other Expenses
36,397
33,720
30,905
70,117
57,633
Income Before Income Taxes:
17,241
11,034
21,964
28,275
37,026
Provision for Income Taxes:
3,484
2,303
4,536
5,787
7,269
Net Income:
$
13,757
$
8,731
$
17,428
$
22,488
$
29,757


Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Consolidated Net Interest Margin
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2022
March 31, 2022
June 30, 2021
Average
Average
Average
Outstanding
Interest Earned /
Average
Outstanding
Interest Earned /
Average
Outstanding
Interest Earned /
Average
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance
Interest Paid
Yield / Rate
Balance
Interest Paid
Yield / Rate
Balance
Interest Paid
Yield / Rate
Assets
Interest-Earning Assets:
Total Loans (Excluding SBA PPP)
$
3,890,470
$
49,628
5.10
%
$
3,382,325
$
40,174
4.75
%
$
2,814,593
$
36,116
5.13
%
SBA PPP Loans
4,429
11
1.00
%
3,725
9
1.00
%
242,015
3,019
4.99
%
Securities
966,960
4,143
1.71
%
1,005,252
3,844
1.53
%
801,268
3,189
1.59
%
Interest-Bearing Deposit in Other Banks
122,175
232
0.76
%
221,148
95
0.17
%
62,693
27
0.17
%
Total Interest-Earning Assets
4,984,034
54,014
4.33
%
4,612,450
44,122
3.83
%
3,920,569
42,351
4.32
%
Allowance for Loan Losses
(29,945
)
(29,260
)
(26,032
)
Noninterest-Earning Assets
417,550
336,915
505,374
Total Assets
$
5,371,639
$
54,014
$
4,920,105
$
44,122
$
4,399,911
$
42,351
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
Interest-Bearing Deposits
$
2,981,613
$
2,557
0.34
%
$
2,882,838
$
2,263
0.31
%
$
2,615,241
$
3,235
0.49
%
Subordinated Debt
111,107
1,300
4.68
%
91,354
1,115
4.88
%
81,427
1,015
4.99
%
Subordinated Debt - Trust Preferred Securities
5,000
52
4.16
%
5,000
42
3.36
%
5,000
43
3.44
%
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)
171,224
506
1.18
%
80,375
223
1.11
%
32,887
108
1.31
%
Other Borrowings
28,260
37
0.52
%
19,666
4
0.08
%
24,909
5
0.08
%
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities
3,297,204
4,452
0.54
%
3,079,233
3,647
0.47
%
2,759,464
4,406
0.64
%
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities:
Noninterest-Bearing Deposits
$
1,596,174
$
1,370,015
$
1,191,900
Other Liabilities
27,830
24,854
27,907
Total Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities
1,624,004
1,394,869
1,219,807
Shareholders' Equity
450,431
446,003
420,640
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
5,371,639
$
4,920,105
$
4,399,911
Net Interest Spread
3.79
%
3.35
%
3.68
%
Net Interest Income
$
49,562
$
40,475
$
37,945
Net Interest Margin
3.98
%
3.51
%
3.87
%
Overall Cost of Funds
0.36
%
`
0.33
%
0.45
%
NOTE: Average outstanding balances are determined utilizing monthly averages and average yield/rate is calculated utilizing a 30/360 day count convention.


Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Consolidated Net Interest Margin
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2022
June 30, 2021
Average
Average
Outstanding
Interest Earned /
Average
Outstanding
Interest Earned /
Average
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance
Interest Paid
Yield / Rate
Balance
Interest Paid
Yield / Rate
Assets
Interest-Earning Assets:
Total Loans (Excluding SBA PPP)
$
3,636,393
$
89,802
4.94
%
$
2,729,130
$
72,654
5.32
%
SBA PPP Loans
4,077
20
1.00
%
308,487
7,900
5.12
%
Securities
986,107
7,987
1.62
%
746,372
5,991
1.61
%
Interest-Bearing Deposit in Other Banks
171,662
327
0.38
%
81,963
68
0.17
%
Total Interest-Earning Assets
4,798,239
98,136
4.09
%
3,865,952
86,613
4.48
%
Allowance for Loan Losses
(29,602)
(24,371)
Noninterest-Earning Assets
377,235
496,589
Total Assets
$
5,145,872
$
98,136
$
4,338,170
$
86,613
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
Interest-Bearing Deposits
$
2,932,228
$
4,820
0.33
%
$
2,599,751
$
6,478
0.50
%
Subordinated Debt
101,231
2,415
4.77
%
54,939
1,474
5.37
%
Subordinated Debt - Trust Preferred Securities
5,000
94
3.76
%
5,000
85
3.40
%
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)
125,800
729
1.16
%
34,954
219
1.25
%
Other Borrowings
23,964
41
0.34
%
28,302
111
0.78
%
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities
3,188,223
8,099
0.51
%
2,722,946
8,367
0.61
%
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities:
Noninterest-Bearing Deposits
1,483,095
1,169,425
Other Liabilities
26,338
27,532
Total Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities
1,509,433
1,196,957
Shareholders' Equity
448,216
418,267
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
5,145,872
$
4,338,170
Net Interest Spread
3.58
%
3.87
%
Net Interest Income
$
90,037
$
78,246
Net Interest Margin
3.75
%
4.05
%
Overall Cost of Funds
0.35
%
0.43
%
NOTE: Average outstanding balances are determined utilizing monthly averages and average yield/rate is calculated utilizing a 30/360 day count convention.


Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Non-GAAP Measures
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
2022
2022
2021
2022
2021
Interest Income:
Interest income
$
54,014
$
44,122
$
42,351
$
98,136
$
86,613
Core interest income
54,014
44,122
42,351
98,136
86,613
Interest Expense:
Interest expense
4,452
3,647
4,406
8,099
8,367
Core interest expense
4,452
3,647
4,406
8,099
8,367
Provision for Loan Losses: (b)
Provision for loan losses
2,945
1,617
2,241
4,562
5,600
Core provision expense
2,945
1,617
2,241
4,562
5,600
Other Income:
Other income
7,021
5,896
17,165
12,917
22,013
Losses on former bank premises and equipment
-
717
540
717
540
Losses on sale of securities
8
31
50
39
55
Core other income
7,029
6,644
17,755
13,673
22,608
Other Expense:
Other expense
36,397
33,720
30,905
70,117
57,633
Acquisition-related expenses (2)
(708
)
(811
)
(94
)
(1,519
)
(104
)
Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair
(270
)
(231
)
(938
)
(501
)
(1,288
)
Core other expense
35,419
32,678
29,873
68,097
56,241
Pre-Tax Income: (a)
Pre-tax income
17,241
11,034
21,964
28,275
37,026
Losses on former bank premises and equipment
-
717
540
717
540
Losses on sale of securities
8
31
50
39
55
Acquisition-related expenses (2)
708
811
94
1,519
104
Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair
270
231
938
501
1,288
Core pre-tax income
18,227
12,824
23,586
31,051
39,013
Provision for Income Taxes: (1)
Provision for income taxes
3,484
2,303
4,536
5,787
7,269
Tax on losses on former bank premises and equipment
-
151
113
151
113
Tax on losses on sale of securities
2
7
11
9
12
Tax on acquisition-related expenses (2)
126
48
20
174
22
Tax on occupancy and bank premises - storm repair
57
49
197
106
271
Core provision for income taxes
3,669
2,558
4,877
6,227
7,687
Net Income:
Net income
13,757
8,731
17,428
22,488
29,757
Losses on former bank premises and equipment, net of tax
-
566
427
566
427
Losses on sale of securities, net of tax
6
24
39
30
43
Acquisition-related expenses (2), net of tax
582
763
74
1,345
82
Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair, net of tax
213
182
741
395
1,018
Core net income
$
14,558
$
10,266
$
18,709
$
24,824
$
31,327
Pre-tax, pre-provision earnings (a+b)
$
20,186
$
12,651
$
24,205
$
32,837
42,626
Losses on former bank premises and equipment
-
717
540
717
540
Losses on sale of securities
8
31
50
39
55
Acquisition-related expenses (2)
708
811
94
1,519
104
Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair
270
231
938
501
1,288
Core pre-tax, pre-provision earnings
$
21,172
$
14,441
$
25,827
$
35,613
$
44,613
Average Diluted Shares Outstanding
22,656,174
21,162,482
20,827,786
21,916,641
20,783,135
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Diluted earnings per share
$
0.61
$
0.41
$
0.84
$
1.03
$
1.43
Losses on former bank premises and equipment, net of tax
-
0.03
0.02
0.03
0.02
Losses on sale of securities, net of tax
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Acquisition-related expenses (2), net of tax
0.02
0.04
0.00
0.06
0.00
Occupancy and bank premises -storm repair, net of tax
0.01
0.01
0.04
0.02
0.06
Core diluted earnings per share
$
0.64
$
0.49
$
0.90
$
1.14
$
1.51
Pre-tax, pre-provision profit diluted earnings per share
$
0.89
$
0.60
$
1.16
$
1.50
$
2.05
Losses on former bank premises and equipment
-
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
Losses on sale of securities
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Acquisition-related expenses (2)
0.03
0.04
0.00
0.07
0.01
Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair
0.01
0.01
0.05
0.02
0.06
Core pre-tax, pre-provision diluted earnings per share
$
0.93
$
0.68
$
1.24
$
1.62
$
2.15
(1) Tax rates, exclusive of certain nondeductible merger-related expenses and goodwill, utilized were 21.00% for 2022 and 2021. These rates approximated
the marginal tax rates.
(2) Includes merger and conversion-related expenses and salary and employee benefits.


Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Non-GAAP Measures
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
2022
2022
2021
2022
2021
Total Quarterly Average Assets
$
5,371,639
$
4,920,105
$
4,399,911
$
5,145,872
$
4,338,170
Total Quarterly Average Equity
$
450,431
$
446,003
$
420,640
$
448,216
$
418,267
Net Income:
Net income
$
13,757
$
8,731
$
17,428
$
22,488
$
29,757
Losses on former bank premises and equipment, net of tax
-
566
427
566
427
Losses on sale of securities, net of tax
6
24
39
30
43
Acquisition-related expenses, net of tax
582
763
74
1,345
82
Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair, net of tax
213
182
741
395
1,018
Core net income
$
14,558
$
10,266
$
18,709
$
24,824
$
31,327
Return on average assets
1.02
%
0.71
%
1.58
%
0.87
%
1.37
%
Core return on average assets
1.08
%
0.83
%
1.70
%
0.96
%
1.44
%
Return on equity
12.22
%
7.83
%
16.57
%
10.03
%
14.23
%
Core return on average equity
12.93
%
9.21
%
17.79
%
11.08
%
14.98
%
Interest Income:
Interest income
$
54,014
$
44,122
$
42,351
$
98,136
$
86,613
Core interest income
54,014
44,122
42,351
98,136
86,613
Interest Expense:
Interest expense
4,452
3,647
4,406
8,099
8,367
Core interest expense
4,452
3,647
4,406
8,099
8,367
Other Income:
Other income
7,021
5,896
17,165
12,917
22,013
Losses on former bank premises and equipment
-
717
540
717
540
Losses on sale of securities
8
31
50
39
55
Core other income
7,029
6,644
17,755
13,673
22,608
Other Expense:
Other expense
36,397
33,720
30,905
70,117
57,633
Acquisition-related expenses
(708
)
(811
)
(94
)
(1,519
)
(104
)
Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair
(270
)
(231
)
(938
)
(501
)
(1,288
)
Core other expense
$
35,419
$
32,678
$
29,873
$
68,097
$
56,241
Efficiency Ratio:
Other expense (a)
$
36,397
$
33,720
$
30,905
$
70,117
$
57,633
Core other expense (c)
$
35,419
$
32,678
$
29,873
$
68,097
$
56,241
Net interest and other income (1) (b)
$
56,591
$
46,402
$
55,160
$
102,993
$
100,314
Core net interest and other income (1) (d)
$
56,591
$
47,119
$
55,700
$
103,710
$
100,854
Efficiency ratio (a/b)
64.32
%
72.67
%
56.03
%
68.08
%
57.45
%
Core efficiency ratio (c/d)
62.59
%
69.35
%
53.63
%
65.66
%
55.76
%
Total Average Interest-Earnings Assets
$
4,984,034
$
4,612,450
$
3,920,569
$
4,798,239
$
3,865,952
Net Interest Income:
Net interest income
$
49,562
$
40,475
$
37,945
$
90,037
$
78,246
Loan discount accretion
(2,588
)
(920
)
(1,617
)
(3,508
)
(4,680
)
Net interest income excluding loan discount accretion
$
46,974
$
39,555
$
36,328
$
86,529
$
73,566
Net interest margin (2)
3.98
%
3.51
%
3.87
%
3.75
%
4.05
%
Net interest margin excluding loan discount accretion (2)
3.77
%
3.43
%
3.71
%
3.61
%
3.81
%
Net interest spread
3.79
%
3.35
%
3.68
%
3.58
%
3.87
%
Net interest spread excluding loan discount accretion
3.59
%
3.27
%
3.52
%
3.44
%
3.62
%
(1) Excludes gains/losses on sales of securities.
(2) Calculated utilizing a 30/360 day count convention.


Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Non-GAAP Measures
(Unaudited)
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
2022
2022
2021
Total Shareholders' (Common) Equity:
Total shareholders' equity
$
445,459
$
456,837
$
431,006
Goodwill
(88,842
)
(89,911
)
(60,062
)
Core deposit and customer intangible
(15,093
)
(15,617
)
(13,271
)
Total tangible common equity
$
341,524
$
351,309
$
357,673
Total Assets:
Total assets
$
5,530,383
$
5,362,235
$
4,323,959
Goodwill
(88,842
)
(89,911
)
(60,062
)
Core deposit and customer intangible
(15,093
)
(15,617
)
(13,271
)
Total tangible assets
$
5,426,448
$
5,256,707
$
4,250,626
Common shares outstanding
22,579,451
22,564,607
20,740,759
Book value per common share
$
19.73
$
20.25
$
20.78
Tangible book value per common share
$
15.13
$
15.57
$
17.24
Common equity to total assets
8.05
%
8.52
%
9.97
%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets
6.29
%
6.68
%
8.41
%

Misty Albrecht
b1BANK
225.286.7879
Misty.Albrecht@b1BANK.com


Stock Information

Company Name: Business First Bancshares Inc.
Stock Symbol: BFST
Market: NASDAQ
Website: b1bank.com

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