TYFG - Tri-County Financial Group Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

PR Newswire

MENDOTA, Ill. , July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tri-County Financial Group, Inc. (The Company) (OTCQX: TYFG) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2024.

Net income for the second quarter of 2024 was $2.3 million ( $0.95 per share), compared to $2.7 million ( $1.09 per share) during the second quarter of 2023.  Net income was $5.0 million ( $2.06 per share) for the six-month period ending June 30, 2024 .

Net interest income was $10.6 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2024 , compared to $11.0 million in the same period of 2023, a decrease of 4%.

Non-interest income was $4.1 million for the second quarter of 2024, an increase of $0.1 million , or 3%, compared to $4.0 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2023 .

Non-interest expense was $11.6 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2024 , compared to $11.4 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of $0.2 million .

Our investment portfolio consists entirely of debt securities classified as available-for-sale; therefore, unrealized gains and losses are fully reported on our balance sheet.  None of our securities are classified as held-to-maturity.  The investment portfolio decreased $47.8 million or 25% year over year and totaled $144.1 million at June 30 , 2024.  The reduction of the securities portfolio in 2024 helped finance our loan growth and reduce borrowings.

Total loans increased $65.2 million , or 6%, to $1.29 billion at June 30, 2024 , from $1.22 billion at June 30, 2023 .  Nonperforming loans as a percent of total loans were 0.76% as of June 30, 2024 , compared to 0.24% at June 30, 2023 .

The provision for credit loss had a provision of $0.1 million for the quarter ended June 30 , 2024.  The allowance for credit loss ended at $15.0 million at June 30, 2024 and represented 1.16% of gross loans.  Asset quality continues to remain solid and charge offs remain low.

Total deposits increased $49.9 million , or 4%, year-over-year.  However, approximately $87.5 million and $50.0 million consisted of brokered deposits at June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively,   Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances were $68.7 million and $101 million at June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Company's capital levels remain solid as of June 30, 2024 , with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.45%.

On June 11, 2024 , the Board of Directors declared a regular dividend of $0.20 per share, payable July 11, 2024 , to shareholders of record on June 28, 2024 .

In announcing the results, Tri-County Financial Group, Inc. President and CEO Tim McConville , stated, "Our second quarter numbers reflected solid earnings given continual compressed margins.  Despite the market and economic stresses, solid earnings performance existed as we remain attentive to our loan and deposit strategies.  With high interest rates impacting banks and balance sheets, we remain diligent in monitoring our local competition to offer competitive rates while continuing to provide exceptional community banking services.  Because of the uncertainty in the economy over the last two years, community bank stocks continue to trade at traditionally low levels.  We expect share pricing and profitability to improve as the economy and the yield curve return to a normal state.    We continue to strive for ways to improve margins given such higher costs of funds.  We believe that our diversified balance sheet and lines of business are well-positioned."

Tri-County Financial Group, Inc. is the parent holding company for First State Bank, with offices in Mendota , Batavia , Bloomington , Champaign , Geneva , LaMoille, McNabb , North Aurora , Ottawa , Peru , Princeton , Rochelle , Shabbona , St. Charles , Streator , Sycamore , Waterman and West Brooklyn . First State Bank is the parent company of First State Mortgage Services, LLC and First State Insurance. Tri-County Financial Group, Inc. shares are quoted under the symbol TYFG and traded on OTCQX.

Note:  This press release may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Actual results and trends could differ materially from those set forth in such statements due to various factors, including operating; legal and regulatory risks; changing economic and competitive conditions; and other risks and uncertainties.

** Certain reclassifications have been made to preserve consistency between the periods presented.

SOURCE Tri-County Financial Group, Inc.