MPB - Mid Penn Bancorp Inc. Reports Third Quarter Earnings And Declares Dividend

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- October 25, 2023 – Harrisburg, PA – Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPB) ("Mid Penn"), the parent company of Mid Penn Bank (the "Bank") and MPB Financial Services, LLC, today reported net income available to common shareholders ("earnings") for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, of $9.2 million, or $0.56 per diluted common share.

Key Highlights of the Third Quarter of 2023

• Organic loan growth for the third quarter of 2023 was $111.1 million, or 10.9% (annualized), from the second quarter of 2023.

• Organic deposit growth for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 was $94.9 million, or 8.8% (annualized), from the second quarter of 2023.

• Credit quality strengthened during the third quarter of 2023 with nonperforming assets declining $1.6 million from June 30, 2023.

“The third quarter of 2023 was a challenging one for Mid Penn, mostly due to external forces beyond our control. Chief among them was an inverted yield curve throughout the quarter that had our base borrowing rate, the effective funds rate, higher than our base lending rate, the 5-year Treasury. As a consequence, maintaining a respectable net interest margin was extremely difficult, as evidenced by additional compression in that metric,” Chair, President, and CEO Rory G. Ritrievi said.

Ritrievi added, “The residential mortgage business, a significant portion of our noninterest revenues, continues to be impacted by elevated rates, which have dampened productivity across the country. Our ongoing response to these pressures is to find expense cuts throughout the company that will help us preserve net income for not only the fourth quarter of 2023 but also fiscal year 2024. We take these measures while also focusing on the positive aspects of the third quarter, which were: significant organic growth on both sides of the balance sheet, a continuous improvement in our asset quality metrics, and continued growth in shareholder equity.”

For the third quarter of 2023, the Board is pleased to announce a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock, which was declared at its meeting on October 25, 2023, payable on November 27, 2023, to shareholders of record as of November 10, 2023.

⁽¹⁾ Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the calculation on the section titled “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” at the end of this document.

Net Interest Income

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, net interest income was $37.5 million compared to net interest income of $36.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, and $39.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. The tax-equivalent net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was 3.16% compared to 3.29% for the second quarter of 2023, and 3.92% for the third quarter of 2022, a 13 and 76 basis point ("bp") decrease, respectively, compared to the prior quarter and the same period in 2022.

The yield on interest-earning assets increased to 5.35% for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, from 5.10% for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, and 4.28% for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. These increases were due to assets continuing to reprice at higher rates during the third quarter of 2023. Increased yields on interest-earning assets were more than offset by increases in funding costs for the third quarter of 2023 with overall cost of interest-bearing liabilities increasing to 2.79% during the third quarter of 2023, compared to 2.35% at June 30, 2023, and 0.48% at September 30, 2022.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net interest income increased $700 thousand to $110.0 million compared to net interest income of $109.3 million for the same period of 2022.

Average Balances

Average loans increased $244.8 million to $4.1 billion at September 30, 2023, compared to $3.8 billion at June 30, 2023, and $3.2 billion at September 30, 2022. Average deposits were $4.4 billion for the third quarter of 2023, reflecting an increase of $303.5 million, or 7.5%, compared to total average deposits in the second quarter of 2023, and $634.4 million, or 17.0%, compared to total average deposits of $3.7 billion for the third quarter of 2022. The average cost of deposits was 2.14% for the third quarter of 2023, representing a 37 bp and 184 bp increase from the second quarter of 2023 and the third quarter of 2022, respectively. We continue to face headwinds with respect to deposit pricing as customers in many product types have become increasingly rate sensitive. Our primary focus with respect to deposit strategy is stability, ensuring that our rates are competitive and our product mix satisfies the needs of our customers. Additionally, Mid Penn also maintains interest rate swaps to hedge the cash flows associated with existing brokered CDs to mitigate the impact of rising deposit costs.

The mix of deposits continues to shift as customers move funds from non-interest-bearing accounts to time deposits given prevailing thought that current rates are at highs. Time deposits represented 22.8% of total deposits at March 31, 2023, and increased to 31.0% at September 30, 2023. The mix of non-interest-bearing deposits declined during the quarter, representing approximately 18.4% of total deposits at September 30, 2023 compared to 19.4% at June 30, 2023 and 20.6% at both March 31, 2023. The average duration of the non-hedged time deposit portfolio is 12 months at September 30, 2023. We believe this positions us well to reprice the portfolio at lower rates in the future.

Asset Quality

On January 1, 2023, Mid Penn adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (ASC Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments , which replaces the incurred loss methodology, and is referred to as CECL. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2023, are presented under CECL, while prior period results are reported in accordance with the previously applicable incurred loss methodology.

The provision for credit losses on loans was $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, an increase of $270 thousand compared to the provision for credit losses of $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The provision for credit losses on loans was $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, a decrease of $701 thousand compared to the provision for credit losses of $3.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The ratio of allowance for credit losses to total loans increased to 0.82% at September 30, 2023, from 0.81% at June 30, 2023, primarily due to lower nonperforming individually-evaluated loans.

Total nonperforming assets were $14.7 million at September 30, 2023, compared to nonperforming assets of $16.3 million and $7.7 million at June 30, 2023, and September 30, 2022, respectively. The decrease during the third quarter of 2023 primarily related to payoffs on nonaccrual loans. Delinquency as a percentage of total loans was 0.30% at September 30, 2023.

Capital

Shareholders’ equity increased $16.6 million, or 3.24%, from $512.1 million as of December 31, 2022, to $528.7 million as of September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Brunswick Bancorp in the second quarter of 2023. Regulatory capital ratios for both Mid Penn and its banking subsidiary indicate regulatory capital levels in excess of both the regulatory minimums and the levels necessary for the Bank to be considered "well capitalized" at September 30, 2023. Additionally, Mid Penn declared $3.2 million in dividends during the third quarter of 2023.

On May 11, 2023, Mid Penn’s Board of Directors reauthorized its treasury stock repurchase program ("Program") effective through May 11, 2024. The Program authorizes the repurchase of up to $15.0 million of Mid Penn’s outstanding common stock. There were no share repurchases during the three months ended September 30, 2023. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Mid Penn repurchased 204,379 shares of common stock at an average price of $22.41. As of September 30, 2023, Mid Penn repurchased 412,722 shares of common stock at an average price of $22.92 per share under the Program. The Program had $5.5 million remaining available for repurchase as of September 30, 2023.

Noninterest Income

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, noninterest income totaled $5.3 million, which was consistent with noninterest income of $5.2 million for the second quarter of 2023.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, noninterest income totaled $14.9 million, a decrease of $2.0 million, compared to noninterest income of $16.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease in noninterest income is primarily due to mortgage banking hedging activities. Given the rising interest rate environment and lower demand for mortgages, hedging the mortgage pipeline becomes more difficult and adds volatility to earnings.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense totaled $29.9 million, a decrease of $5.6 million, or 15.8%, for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to noninterest expense of $35.5 million for the second quarter of 2023. Noninterest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023, included $7.9 million of merger-related expenses, which is the primary driver of the decrease. Excluding merger related expenses, overall noninterest expense remained relatively flat for the third quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, noninterest expense totaled $91.5 million, an increase of $17.1 million, or 23.0%, compared to noninterest expense of $74.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Noninterest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, includes $8.5 million of merger-related expenses.

The efficiency ratio ⁽¹⁾ was 67.9% in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 65.4% in the second quarter of 2023, and 53.5% in the third quarter of 2022. Mid Penn is currently evaluating levels of noninterest expense for opportunities to reduce operating costs throughout the organization.

Subsequent Events

Management considers subsequent events occurring after the balance sheet date for matters which may require adjustment to, or disclosure in, the consolidated financial statements. The review period for subsequent events extends up to and including the filing date of a public company’s consolidated financial statements when filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, the financial information in this announcement is subject to change. The statements are valid only as of the date hereof and Mid Penn disclaims any obligation to update this information.

⁽¹⁾ Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the calculation on the section titled “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” at the end of this document.

SPECIAL CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release, and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not historical facts and include expressions about management's confidence and strategies and management's current views and expectations about new and existing programs and products, relationships, opportunities, technology and market conditions. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as "continues," "expect," "look," "believe," "anticipate," "may," "will," "should," "projects," "strategy" or similar statements. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements, and no reliance should be placed on any forward-looking statement. Factors that may cause results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, spreads on earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and interest rate sensitivity; prepayment speeds, loan originations, credit losses and market values on loans, collateral securing loans, and other assets; sources of liquidity; common shares outstanding; common stock price volatility; fair value of and number of stock-based compensation awards to be issued in future periods; the impact of changes in market values on securities held in Mid Penn’s portfolio; legislation affecting the financial services industry as a whole, and Mid Penn and Mid Penn Bank individually or collectively, including tax legislation; results of the regulatory examination and supervision process and oversight, including changes in monetary policy and capital requirements; changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or regulatory agencies; increasing price and product/service competition by competitors, including new entrants; rapid technological developments and changes; the ability to continue to introduce competitive new products and services on a timely, cost-effective basis; the mix of products/services; containing costs and expenses; governmental and public policy changes; protection and validity of intellectual property rights; reliance on large customers; technological, implementation and cost/financial risks in large, multi-year contracts; the outcome of future litigation and governmental proceedings, including tax-related examinations and other matters; continued availability of financing; the availability of financial resources in the amounts, at the times and on the terms required to support Mid Penn and Mid Penn Bank’s future businesses; material differences in the actual financial results of merger, acquisition and investment activities compared with Mid Penn’s initial expectations, including the full realization of anticipated cost savings and revenue enhancements; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in legacy Mid Penn and Brunswick markets; diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; the ability to complete the integration of Mid Penn and Brunswick successfully; the dilution caused by Mid Penn’s issuance of additional shares of its capital stock in connection with the transaction; and other factors that may affect the future results of Mid Penn.

For a more detailed description of these and other factors which would affect our results, please see Mid Penn’s filings with the SEC, including those risk factors identified in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and subsequent filings with the SEC. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by Mid Penn on its website or otherwise. Mid Penn assumes no obligation for updating any such forward-looking statements at any time, except as required by law.

SUMMARY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited):

⁽¹⁾ Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the calculation on the section titled “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” at the end of this document.
⁽²⁾ Regulatory capital ratios as of September 30, 2023 are preliminary and prior periods are actual.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited):

CONSOLIDATED – AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND NET INTEREST INCOME ANALYSIS (Unaudited):