RVSB - Riverview Bancorp Earns $3.4 Million in Fourth Fiscal Quarter and $10.5 Million For Fiscal Year 2021

VANCOUVER, Wash., April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq GSM: RVSB) (“Riverview” or the “Company”) today reported earnings of $3.4 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the fourth fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2021, compared to $4.0 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in the preceding quarter, and $2.9 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, in the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago. For fiscal 2021, net income was $10.5 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, compared to $15.7 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, in fiscal 2020.

“We reported strong fourth quarter and fiscal year end results, with solid revenue generation, substantial deposit growth, and controlled operating expenses,” stated Kevin Lycklama, president and chief executive officer. “In addition to our solid financial performance, the takeaway from the fiscal year is how our entire team came together, persevered and did an outstanding job supporting our clients and servicing their financial needs during a very difficult time. During the quarter, asset quality continues to be very strong with loan modifications decreasing again, and our allowance for loan losses remains robust. While there still remains some uncertainty in the overall economy, with improving consumer confidence, lower levels of unemployment and the robust vaccine rollout in Washington and Oregon, we believe we are well positioned to emerge even stronger as we navigate through this pandemic.”

Fourth Quarter Highlights (at or for the period ended March 31, 2021)

• Net income was $3.4 million, or $0.15 per diluted share.
• Pre-tax, pre-provision for loan losses income (non-GAAP) was $4.4 million for the quarter compared to $5.2 million in the previous quarter and $5.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
• Total loan modifications decreased by $8.9 million, or 33%, during the quarter to $18.1 million at March 31, 2021.
• Net interest margin (NIM) was 3.26%.
• Riverview recorded no provision for loan losses during the quarter.
• Total loans increased $11.8 million to $943.2 million at March 31, 2021. SBA PPP loans totaled $93.4 million.
• 517 PPP loans totaling $69.9 million (62%) have been forgiven by the SBA or repaid by the borrower.
• Total deposits increased $109.1 million, or 8.8%, during the quarter to $1.35 billion.
• Non-performing assets were 0.04% of total assets.
• Total risk-based capital ratio was 17.35% and Tier 1 leverage ratio was 9.63%.
• Paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share.
• All branches remain open with specific COVID-19 guidelines in place to help protect employees and customers.

COVID-19 Operational Update :

• Industry Exposure: Both Washington and Oregon have modified phased reopening plans in place for businesses. While the economic impact has been widespread, some industries are more acutely affected by the current business decline. Loans to these clients are generally secured by real estate and had strong financial performance heading into the current pandemic. Riverview’s loan portfolio exposure that is most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic was our hotel/motel portfolio. ($104.4 million, 11.1% of total loans, 56% weighted average LTV and 1.86x DSCR). Our hotel/motel loan portfolio is mainly concentrated in Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington with a few hotel/motel loans on the Oregon Coast and in the Columbia River Gorge. The hotel/motel loan portfolio is made up of mainly flagged properties versus independent hotel and motels and are in the midscale and economy categories.
  
  Riverview continues to diligently monitor the effects of the pandemic on its customers, by allocating staffing resources to conduct enhanced monitoring of the loan portfolio to identify at-risk borrowers. Riverview continues to remain in close contact with customers to work with them to develop longer term strategies to mitigate potential credit losses. At March 31, 2021, $10.2 million of hotel/motel loans were on deferral which represents 9.8% of the respective portfolio. There are payment plans in place with these impacted borrowers which will allow these loans to return to full payment status over the next several quarters.

• Loan Accommodations:
  • Commercial Loans.
    • Riverview has 5 commercial loan modifications totaling $18.1 million at March 31, 2021. This represents a 32% decrease from 8 commercial loans totaling $26.6 million at December 31, 2020, and an 89% decrease compared to the peak of 98 loans totaling $161.6 million at June 30, 2020. The five loans on deferral at March 31, 2021, are existing deferrals or had a previous deferral that was extended. Riverview had no new loan accommodation requests through the date of this press release.
    • In general, borrowers that request a re-deferral on their loan are required to provide financial plans for returning to full principal and interest payments and post payment reserves or additional collateral in consideration of deferring payments.
    • Loans under payment modifications had a weighted average LTV of 71% and a weighted average pre-COVID-19 DSCR of 1.63x. All of these loans are in senior position and have personal guarantees by the borrowers.
  • Consumer Loans .
    • At March 31, 2021, there were no consumer loan modifications as all had resumed payments. At December 31, 2020, there were two consumer loan accommodations totaling $462,000.
  • Since all these loans were performing and current on payments prior to COVID-19, these loan modifications are not considered to be troubled debt restructurings pursuant to provisions contained within the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA 2021”).
• Loan Loss Reserve: “Due to an improvement in economic trends in our local markets, we recorded no provision for loan losses during the current quarter or during the preceding quarter. This compares to a $1.3 million provision for loan losses for the fourth quarter a year ago,” said Lycklama. “We feel that we are well positioned as we navigate through the pandemic, having built up a strong liquidity position and significant loan loss reserves of 2.39% of total loans, excluding SBA purchased and PPP loans (non-GAAP), at March 31, 2021.” For fiscal 2021, the total provision for loan losses was $6.3 million compared to $1.3 million for fiscal 2020. The allowance for loan losses was $19.2 million, or 2.03% of total loans at March 31, 2021.
  
  
• Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loans: During Round 1, Riverview originated 790 PPP loans totaling approximately $112.9 million, net of deferred fees, from when the PPP began in April 2020 until it concluded in August 2020, with an average loan size of $147,000. The following table presents the breakdown and balance, net of deferred fees, of Round 1 PPP loans at March 31, 2021 (in thousands):
  
  

During the third fiscal quarter, Riverview began processing applications for loan forgiveness to the SBA. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had $69.9 million in loans either forgiven by the SBA or paid off from Round 1. During both the fourth fiscal quarter of fiscal 2021 and previous linked quarter, $1.5 million of interest and fee income was earned related to PPP loan forgiveness and normal amortization. At March 31, 2021, there was $598,000 in net unrecognized fees from PPP Round 1 that will be recognized in income in future quarters.

The CAA 2021 provided additional COVID-19 stimulus relief, including $284 billion allocated for an additional round of PPP lending, extending the program to March 31, 2021. Recently the program was extended until May 31, 2021. The program offered new PPP loans for companies that did not receive a PPP loan in 2020, and also second draw loans targeted at hard-hit businesses that had already spent their initial PPP proceeds.

In Round 2, Riverview originated 399 PPP loans totaling approximately $50.4 million, net of deferred fees, with an average loan size of $132,000. Unamortized PPP loan fees at March 31, 2021 totaled $2.1 million for Round 2. The following table presents the breakdown and balance, net of deferred fees, of Round 2 PPP loans at March 31, 2021 (in thousands):

Income Statement

Return on average assets was 0.93% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to 1.11% in the preceding quarter. Return on average equity and return on average tangible equity (non-GAAP) was 9.00% and 10.97%, respectively, compared to 10.56% and 12.92%, respectively, for the prior quarter.

Riverview’s net interest income for the quarter was $11.2 million compared to $11.5 million in the preceding quarter and $11.1 million in the fourth quarter of the prior year. While the low interest rate environment has impacted overall net interest income, the impact of lower loan yields was partially offset by decreasing deposit costs. In fiscal 2021, net interest income was $44.9 million compared to $45.7 million in fiscal 2020. Net interest income was boosted by interest and fee income on PPP loans of $1.5 million and $4.5 million for the three months and fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, respectively.

Fourth fiscal quarter net interest margin (“NIM”) was 3.26% compared to 3.40% in the prior quarter and 4.10% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. The decrease in NIM was primarily due to the increase in on-balance sheet liquidity and lower interest rate environment. In fiscal 2021, the net interest margin was 3.41% compared to 4.26% in fiscal 2020.

The average overnight cash balances were $248.1 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2021 compared to $235.2 million in the preceding quarter and $40.1 million for the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago due to the growth in deposits. The increase in overnight cash balances resulted in a 68 basis point decrease in the NIM in the current quarter, a 71 basis point decrease in the prior quarter and a 10 basis point decrease in the same quarter a year ago.

During the fourth fiscal quarter, Riverview continued the deployment of excess cash into its investment portfolio. Investment securities totaled $255.9 million at March 31, 2021 compared to $186.6 million at December 31, 2020. During the quarter, the Company purchased $87.4 million in new securities with a weighted average yield of 1.36%. Investment purchases were comprised primarily of agency securities, MBS backed by government agencies and municipal securities.

Average securities balances for the quarters ended March 31, 2021, December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 were $204.8 million, $154.3 million and $151.2 million, respectively. Weighted average yields on securities balances for those same periods were 1.54%, 1.56% and 2.32%, respectively.

The accretion on purchased loans totaled $92,000 during the fourth quarter, compared to $58,000 during the preceding quarter and $65,000 in the same period a year ago, resulting in a two basis point increase in the NIM for the current period, the preceding quarter and the same period a year ago. Net fees on loan prepayments, which included purchased SBA loan premiums, decreased net interest income by $72,000 in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2021 which decreased the NIM by two basis points for the quarter. This compares to a $11,000 decrease and a $22,000 increase in net interest income related to net fees on loan prepayments that did not have an effect on NIM during the third fiscal quarter of 2021 or the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago. For the fourth fiscal quarter of 2021, SBA PPP loan interest and fees added 23 basis points to the NIM, due primarily to the recognition of PPP loan fees as a part of the loan forgiveness process. For the preceding quarter, PPP loan interest and fee income added 21 basis points to the NIM. This resulted in a core-NIM (non-GAAP) of 3.71% in the current quarter compared to 3.88% in the preceding quarter and 4.18% in the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago.

Average PPP loans were $90.3 million in the fourth quarter compared to $99.9 million in the preceding quarter. During the quarter, we recorded $229,000 in interest income on PPP loans and $1.3 million in loan fee amortization into income. For the quarter ended December 31, 2020, we recorded $252,000 in interest income on PPP loans and $1.3 million in loan fee amortization into income. Loan yields decreased five basis points during the quarter to 4.77% compared to 4.82% in the preceding quarter due to lower loan yields on new loan origination and existing loans repricing at lower rates along with new PPP loans. Loan yield excluding PPP loans was 4.56% for the quarter compared to 4.67% in the preceding quarter.

The cost of deposits decreased to 0.15% during the fourth quarter compared to 0.18% in the preceding quarter and 0.38% during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. The sequential decrease in deposit costs during the quarter reflects the continued low interest rate environment and are expected to decrease further as certificates of deposit reprice at maturity. As of March 31, 2021, the current CD offerings range from 10 bps – 40 bps.

Non-interest income was $2.8 million during the quarter, which was unchanged compared to the preceding quarter and was slightly lower when compared to $2.9 million in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2020. In fiscal 2021, non-interest income was $11.1 million compared to $12.4 million in fiscal 2020. Fees and service charges decreased compared to prior year due to the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic early in fiscal 2021. However, fees and service charges have stabilized in recent quarters as economic activity and consumer spending increased in our local markets as a result of Washington and Oregon’s phased reopening guidelines.

Asset management fees were $900,000 during the fourth fiscal quarter compared to $889,000 in the preceding quarter and $1.1 million in the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago. The decrease was primarily due to the impact from the decline in interest rates on fee generating products. Asset management fees continue to contribute meaningfully to total non-interest income. Riverview Trust Company’s assets under management was $1.3 billion at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, and $1.2 billion at March 31, 2020.

For the fourth fiscal quarter of 2021, non-interest expense was $9.6 million compared to $9.1 million in the preceding quarter and $8.8 million in the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago. Salaries and employee benefits increased during the quarter to $6.3 million compared to $5.7 million in the preceding quarter and $5.5 million in the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago, with higher year-end incentive payments for employees contributing to a majority of the increase compared to the prior quarter. FDIC insurance premiums increased to $98,000 compared to no FDIC insurance premiums in the same quarter a year ago due to the Company utilizing its remaining FDIC assessment credits. Riverview expects its technology costs to remain elevated in the near term as it continues to invest in its digital channels as customer preference and adoption of these services has accelerated. For fiscal 2021, non-interest expense was $36.3 million, which was unchanged compared to fiscal 2020. Riverview will continue to focus on controlling its operating expenses and improving operating efficiencies.

The efficiency ratio was 68.6% for the fourth fiscal quarter compared to 63.5% in the preceding quarter and 63.3% in the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago. For fiscal 2021, the efficiency ratio was 64.7% compared to 62.4% in fiscal 2020. The year over year increase is due primarily to the impact of lower operating revenue due to the pandemic and low interest rate environment, as well as continued investments in upgrading our digital and technology platforms.

Riverview’s effective tax rate for the fiscal year 2021 was 22.2% compared to 23.5% for the fiscal year 2020. The lower effective tax rate was a result of lower taxable income which excluded our income from investments in bank-owned life insurance which is not subject to income tax.

Balance Sheet Review

Riverview’s total loans increased $11.8 million during the quarter to $943.2 million compared to $931.5 million in the preceding quarter and increased $31.7 million compared to $911.5 million a year ago. The increase in loan balances during the quarter was primarily driven by new SBA PPP loans originated during the fourth fiscal quarter of the year. SBA PPP loans balances, net of fees, totaled $93.4 million at March 31, 2021 compared to $80.8 million at December 31, 2020. Organic loan growth continues to be impacted by strong competition for high-quality loans in our markets. The decrease in real estate one-to-four family loans was due to the strategic decision in prior year to broker all new loan originations to third-party mortgage companies.

The Company’s loan pipeline was $25.1 million at March 31, 2021 compared to $49.4 million at the end of the prior quarter. The loan pipeline decreased compared to the preceding quarter as several loans in the prior quarter’s pipeline were funded during the quarter in addition to our focus on the most recent round of PPP loans. We anticipate an increase in our loan pipeline as activity in our market area continues to improve.

Undisbursed construction loans totaled $14.0 million at March 31, 2021 compared to $9.9 million in the preceding quarter, with the majority of the undisbursed construction loans expected to fund over the next several quarters. Revolving commercial business loan commitments totaled $69.7 million at March 31, 2021 compared to $71.5 million three months earlier. Utilization on these loans totaled 11.0% at March 31, 2021 compared to 12.0% at December 31, 2020. The weighted average rate on loan originations during the quarter was 3.90% compared to 3.68% in the preceding quarter and 4.16% in the fourth quarter a year ago.

Deposits increased $109.1 million, or 8.8%, to $1.35 billion at March 31, 2021 compared to $1.24 billion in the preceding quarter and increased $355.6 million, or 35.9%, compared to $990.4 million a year earlier. A second round of PPP loan funds deposited into customer accounts, as well as two additional federal stimulus payments contributed to strong quarterly deposit growth. Non-interest bearing checking accounts increased $164.1 million, or 60.5% year-over-year, to $435.1 million at March 31, 2021. Checking accounts, as a percentage of total deposits, increased to 51.5% at March 31, 2021 from 46.3% a year earlier.

Shareholders’ equity was $151.6 million at March 31, 2021 compared to $151.9 million three months earlier and $148.8 million a year earlier. Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) was $5.54 at March 31, 2021 compared to $5.56 at December 31, 2020 and $5.37 at March 31, 2020. Riverview paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on April 21, 2021, consistent with the past six quarters.

Credit Quality

Non-performing loans were $571,000, or 0.06% of total loans, at March 31, 2021 compared to $393,000, or 0.04% of total loans, three months earlier and decreased compared to $1.4 million, or 0.15% of total loans, at March 31, 2020. The improvement in total non-performing loans year-over-year reflects one non-performing loan payoff during the prior quarter. Riverview recorded net loan charge-offs during the quarter of $14,000. This compared to net loan recoveries during the prior quarter of $326,000 that resulted from the resolution of the above mentioned non-performing loan. Net loan charge offs were $60,000 in the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago.

Classified assets were $7.7 million at March 31, 2021 compared to $4.0 million at December 31, 2020 and $1.6 million at March 31, 2020. The classified asset to total capital ratio was 4.8% at March 31, 2021 compared to 2.5% three months earlier and 1.1% a year earlier.

Criticized assets decreased to $42.5 million at March 31, 2021 compared to $46.5 million at December 31, 2020. This balance reflects risk rating changes primarily associated with loans that were granted COVID-19 loan modifications. In general, borrowers whose loans were paying as agreed prior to COVID-19, remain well-secured and have provided acceptable plans for returning to full payment status were downgraded to a pass/watch rating. Modifications that extended beyond six months and beyond March 31, 2021 were generally downgraded to a special mention/criticized rating unless other mitigating considerations exist that lowered the bank’s credit risk. Borrowers who could not provide a plan or whose business was closed with no plan for re-opening in a reasonable timeframe, were moved to a substandard/classified rating. In addition, the risk rating was also downgraded for certain borrowers who were not granted COVID-19 loan modifications, but who have still been impacted negatively by the COVID-19 pandemic.

At March 31, 2021, the allowance for loan losses was $19.2 million which was unchanged compared to the preceding quarter, and a significant increase compared to $12.6 million one year earlier. The allowance for loan losses represented 2.03% of total loans at March 31, 2021 compared to 2.06% in the preceding quarter and 1.38% a year earlier. The allowance for loan losses to loans, net of SBA guaranteed loans (including SBA PPP loans) (non-GAAP), was 2.39% at March 31, 2021 compared to 2.41% at December 31, 2020. Included in the carrying value of loans are net discounts on the MBank purchased loans, which may reduce the need for an allowance for loan losses on these loans because they are carried an amount below the outstanding principal balance. The remaining net discount on these purchased loans was $722,000 at March 31, 2021 compared to $813,000 three months earlier.

Capital

Riverview continues to maintain capital levels well in excess of the regulatory requirements to be categorized as “well capitalized” with a total risk-based capital ratio of 17.35% and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.63% at March 31, 2021. Tangible common equity to average tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP) was 8.14% at March 31, 2021.

Charter Conversion

Effective April 28, 2021, Riverview Community Bank converted from a federal savings bank to a Washington chartered commercial bank. As a result of that charter conversion Riverview Bancorp, Inc. applied and received approval from the Federal Reserve and converted from a savings and loan holding company to a bank holding company on April 28, 2021.

Branch Consolidation

Riverview continues to actively review its branch network for efficiencies due to customers’ increased usage of online and mobile banking technologies. In January 2021, Riverview consolidated one branch in the Heights neighborhood of Vancouver and announced the consolidation of its branch in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland which is scheduled to be completed in May 2021. In September 2020, Riverview also consolidated two of its branches in Clark County, Washington and simultaneously opened a new branch in the Cascade Park neighborhood of Vancouver. Riverview plans to open a new location in Ridgefield, Washington, one of the fastest growing cities in Clark County, during the fall of 2021.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. Management has presented these non-GAAP financial measures in this earnings release because it believes that they provide useful and comparative information to assess trends in Riverview's core operations reflected in the current quarter's results and facilitate the comparison of our performance with the performance of our peers. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and are not a substitute for any analysis based on GAAP. Where applicable, comparable earnings information using GAAP financial measures is also presented. Because not all companies use the same calculations, our presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures as calculated by other companies. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures, see the tables below.

About Riverview

Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (www.riverviewbank.com) is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington – just north of Portland, Oregon, on the I-5 corridor. With assets of $1.55 billion at March 31, 2021, it is the parent company of the 97-year-old Riverview Community Bank, as well as Riverview Trust Company. The Bank offers true community banking services, focusing on providing the highest quality service and financial products to commercial and retail clients through 17 branches, including 14 in the Portland-Vancouver area, and 3 lending centers. For the past 7 years, Riverview has been named Best Bank by the readers of The Vancouver Business Journal and The Columbian .

“Safe Harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, including on our credit quality and business operations, as well as the impact on general economic and financial conditions and other uncertainties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the extent and duration of the impact on public health, the U.S. and global economies, and consumer and corporate customers, including economic activity, employment levels and market liquidity; the Company’s ability to raise common capital; the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in the Company’s allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses that may be impacted by deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in the Company’s market areas; changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long term interest rates, deposit interest rates, the Company’s net interest margin and funding sources; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in the Company’s market areas; secondary market conditions for loans and the Company’s ability to sell loans in the secondary market; results of examinations of us by the Office of Comptroller of the Currency or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, require us to increase the Company’s reserve for loan losses, write-down assets, change Riverview Community Bank’s regulatory capital position or affect the Company’s ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, which could adversely affect its liquidity and earnings; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect the Company’s business including changes in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules; the Company’s ability to attract and retain deposits; further increases in premiums for deposit insurance; the Company’s ability to control operating costs and expenses; the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of the Company’s assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; difficulties in reducing risks associated with the loans on the Company’s balance sheet; staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect the Company’s workforce and potential associated charges; computer systems on which the Company depends could fail or experience a security breach; the Company’s ability to retain key members of its senior management team; costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel it may in the future acquire into its operations and the Company’s ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames and any future goodwill impairment due to changes in the Company’s business, changes in market conditions, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors related thereto; increased competitive pressures among financial services companies; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; the Company’s ability to pay dividends on its common stock; and interest or principal payments on its junior subordinated debentures; adverse changes in the securities markets; inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board, including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting the Company’s operations, pricing, products and services and the other risks described from time to time in our filings with the SEC.

Such forward-looking statements may include projections. Any such projections were not prepared in accordance with published guidelines of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants or the Securities Exchange Commission regarding projections and forecasts nor have such projections been audited, examined or otherwise reviewed by independent auditors of the Company. In addition, such projections are based upon many estimates and inherently subject to significant economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of management of the Company. Accordingly, actual results may be materially higher or lower than those projected. The inclusion of such projections herein should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that the projections will prove to be correct.

The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known to the Company. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. These risks could cause our actual results for fiscal 2022 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us, and could negatively affect the Company’s operating and stock price performance.