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Oregon Pacific Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Results

MWN-AI** Summary

Oregon Pacific Bancorp (ORPB) reported its first-quarter earnings for 2025, revealing a net income of $1.7 million, equating to $0.23 per diluted share. This marks a decrease from the previous quarter's net income of $2.2 million or $0.31 per diluted share. Despite this slip in earnings, CEO Ron Green expressed satisfaction with the bank's performance, highlighting strong growth in both loans and deposits, amid a challenging economic landscape.

Key financial metrics include a tax-equivalent net interest margin of 3.67%, which saw a modest expansion of 0.01% from the previous quarter. The bank reported a quarterly loan growth of $11.4 million, reflecting an annualized growth rate of 8.09%, and deposit growth of $18.7 million, translating to an annualized increase of 11.24%. Total period-end deposits reached $695.3 million, primarily driven by non-interest-bearing demand deposits.

However, the bank also saw an increase in classified assets by $2.4 million due to the downgrade of two borrower relationships totaling $2.4 million, both of which the management believes are working to improve their financial performance. Meanwhile, noninterest income was $2.1 million, slightly down from the previous quarter, largely due to a reduction in mortgage loan sales. The bank is in the process of discontinuing its mortgage division by mid-2025.

Operating expenses rose to $6.7 million, primarily attributable to higher salaries and employee benefits. Notably, bonuses tied to the bank's projected performance contributed to this increase. Overall, while Oregon Pacific Bancorp experienced slight pressure on its profit margins, the growth in loans and deposits signifies resilience in its operational strategies.

MWN-AI** Analysis

Oregon Pacific Bancorp (ORPB) reported its first quarter earnings for 2025, showcasing a net income of $1.7 million, down from $2.2 million in Q4 2024, translating to $0.23 per diluted share. Key highlights include an expansion in the net interest margin, now at 3.67%, and significant loan and deposit growth.

The bank's quarterly loan growth of $11.4 million, or 8.09% annualized, and deposit growth of $18.7 million, or 11.24% annualized, indicate healthy demand and customer trust. Such growth in loans, particularly amidst an environment of rising interest rates, positions ORPB advantageously in the increasingly competitive banking landscape. Investors should take note that despite the decline in net income, the expansion of assets and improved margins can indicate a strategic pivot towards higher yielding loans and deposits, crucial in a rising interest rate environment.

However, attention must be paid to the increase in classified assets by $2.4 million during the quarter. Worrisomely, two specific loan relationships were downgraded, although the bank appears to be monitoring these diligently. A careful assessment of credit quality is essential, especially in the context of increasing financial stress indicators in broader economic realities.

From a strategic standpoint, investors might consider ORPB's focus on optimizing noninterest income sources. Although there was a slight dip, trust fee income rose, suggesting potential revenue diversification. Yet, declines in mortgage loan sales signal the importance of adapting to market demands, especially as the bank plans to phase out its mortgage operations mid-year.

In conclusion, while ORPB demonstrates growth in key areas, prudent investors should evaluate ongoing credit risks and the bank's adaptability to changes in the market environment before making investment decisions. Regular monitoring of the bank's financial health and strategic adjustments will be key as 2025 unfolds.

**MWN-AI Summary and Analysis is based on asking OpenAI to summarize and analyze this news release.

Source: Business Wire

Highlights:

  • First quarter net income of $1.7 million; $0.23 per diluted share.
  • Quarterly tax equivalent net interest margin of 3.67%, expansion of 0.01% over prior quarter.
  • Quarterly loan growth of $11.4 million or annualized 8.09%.
  • Quarterly deposit growth of $18.7 million or annualized 11.24%.

Oregon Pacific Bancorp (ORPB), the holding company of Oregon Pacific Bank, today reported net income of $1.7 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, during the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to $2.2 million or $0.31 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. “We are pleased to report strong performance in the first quarter,” said Ron Green, CEO of Oregon Pacific Bank. “Our focus and commitment have resulted in notable growth in both loans and deposits, showcasing the trust our clients have with Oregon Pacific Bank. As we navigate these challenging times, we remain dedicated to providing exceptional service and supporting the financial well-being of our community. We are additionally mindful of the potential risks that exist in the current environment and shareholder value remains a preeminent focus for the board of directors and management.”

Period-end deposits totaled $695.3 million, representing quarterly growth of $18.7 million, with growth primarily centered in non-interest bearing demand deposits. During the quarter the bank’s total cost of funds remained flat at 1.36%. Period-end loans, net of loan origination fees and costs grew to $582.9 million, representing quarterly growth of $11.4 million. Quarterly loan production for new and renewed loans totaled $32.7 million, with a weighted average effective rate of 6.79% and a weighted-average repricing life of 3.04 years. In addition to the loan and deposit growth the bank also experienced expansion in its linked quarter net interest margin, increasing to 3.67% in the first quarter of 2025, up from 3.66% reported in the fourth quarter of 2024. The small expansion was primarily attributable to a change in asset mix, as securities matured and transitioned into either loan growth or interest-bearing balances with the Federal Reserve.

During the first quarter of 2025, the bank reflected an increase in classified assets of $2.4 million, defined as loans and loan contingent liabilities internally graded substandard or worse, impaired loans, adversely classified securities and other real estate owned. The primary cause of the increase was the downgrade of two relationships, totaling $1.9 million and $500 thousand, respectively. The first relationship is comprised of a $1 million term loan and a $900 thousand line of credit, secured by owner occupied real estate with a combined loan to value of 48%. The borrower experienced a decline in financial performance but is working on a plan to increase profitability. The second relationship is an asset-backed line of credit that is adequately margined and secured by inventory. The borrowers experienced a decrease in financial performance but are seasoned owners who have weathered previous economic downturns, with no current losses anticipated.

Noninterest income totaled $2.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, and represented a small reduction of $12 thousand compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2024. On a linked quarter basis, the largest reduction occurred in Mortgage loan sales category, representing a decrease of $65 thousand from the prior quarter. During the quarter the bank continued to process the remaining mortgage applications, before the planned mortgage discontinuation in mid-2025. The reduction in mortgage fee income was offset by an increase in the trust fee income category, which grew $63 thousand from the prior quarter. This increase was partially attributable to extraordinary fee income, which is generally one-time fees associated with the sale of real estate, which totaled $209 thousand during the first quarter of 2025 compared to $16 thousand during the fourth quarter of 2024. The bank did experience a small reduction in traditional trust fee income, as assets under management contracted slightly during the quarter from $271 million at December 31, 2024, to $267 million at March 31, 2025. As the majority of trust fee income is calculated as a percentage of assets under management, fluctuations in the market values of the trust investments have the potential to impact trust revenue in future periods.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, noninterest expense totaled $6.7 million, representing an increase of $573 thousand from the quarter ended December 31, 2024. The largest expense fluctuation occurred in the salaries and employee benefits category, which grew $575 thousand from the prior quarter, accounting for all of the quarterly growth. Below is a summary of the quarterly salaries and benefits expense detail.

THREE MONTHS ENDED
March 31, December 31,

2025

2024

Change
Employee salaries

$

2,713

$

2,685

$

28

Employee bonuses

374

141

233

Payroll Taxes

304

214

90

FAS91 Contra

(127

)

(200

)

73

Employee Benefits

729

578

151

$

3,993

$

3,418

$

575

The largest quarterly increase was attributable to bonus compensation expense, which is tied to projected year end performance and is adjusted quarterly based on the forecasted achievement. The strong loan and deposit growth experienced during the first quarter 2025, coupled with a reduction in the bonus accrual prior to the end of 2024, combined to reflect an increase of $233 thousand on a linked quarter basis. The bank also saw a large increase in employee benefits expenses, primarily attributable to an increase in the bank’s medical insurance, which increased $110 thousand over the prior quarter due to annual increases from the bank’s medical insurance provider. Lastly, the bank experienced a quarterly increase of $90 thousand in payroll tax expense. Payroll tax counters are generally reset on a calendar basis, so tax expense at the beginning of the year is typically higher, decreasing over the course of the year as employees reach wage caps.

Forward-Looking Statement Safe Harbor

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (“PSLRA”). These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements often use words such as “anticipates,” “targets,” “expects,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “goals,” “believes” and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would” and “could.” The forward-looking statements made represent Oregon Pacific Bank’s current estimates, projections, expectations, plans or forecasts of its future results and revenues, including but not limited to statements about performance, loan or deposit growth, loan prepayments, investment purchases, investment yields, strategic focus, capital position, liquidity, credit quality, special asset liquidation, noninterest income, noninterest expense and credit quality trends. These statements are not guarantees of future results or performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and are often beyond Oregon Pacific Bank’s control. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, any of these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement and should consider all of the following uncertainties and risks. Oregon Pacific Bancorp undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update any forward-looking statement to reflect the impact of events or circumstances that arise after the date of this release. This statement is included for the express purpose of invoking the PSLRA’s safe harbor provisions.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Unaudited (dollars in thousands)
March 31, December 31, March 31,

2025

2024

2024

ASSETS
Cash and due from banks

$

12,042

$

9,521

$

10,464

Interest bearing deposits

27,625

10,921

25,851

Securities

145,610

155,258

170,740

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs

582,939

571,565

550,945

Allowance for credit losses

(7,400

)

(7,400

)

(7,018

)

Premises and equipment, net

13,193

13,279

13,346

Bank owned life insurance

10,223

9,142

8,933

Deferred tax asset

4,911

5,398

5,742

Other assets

8,485

8,764

8,432

Total assets

$

797,628

$

776,448

$

787,435

LIABILITIES
Deposits
Demand - non-interest bearing

$

153,956

$

141,719

$

155,038

Demand - interest bearing

276,594

277,932

297,288

Money market

140,373

135,255

129,154

Savings

67,566

66,194

63,230

Certificates of deposit

46,825

45,516

32,774

Brokered deposits

10,001

10,001

17,961

Total deposits

695,315

676,617

695,445

FHLB borrowings

7,500

7,500

7,500

Junior subordinated debenture

4,124

4,124

4,124

Subordinated debenture

14,852

14,827

14,752

Other liabilities

7,544

8,090

7,611

Total liabilities

729,335

711,158

729,432

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock

21,612

21,612

21,280

Retained earnings

53,287

51,603

45,672

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

(6,606

)

(7,925

)

(8,949

)

Total stockholders' equity

68,293

65,290

58,003

Total liabilities & stockholders' equity

$

797,628

$

776,448

$

787,435

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Unaudited (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
March 31, December 31, March 31,

2025

2024

2024

INTEREST INCOME
Loans

$

7,859

$

7,941

$

7,143

Securities

1,279

1,376

1,539

Other interest income

261

282

198

Total interest income

9,399

9,599

8,880

INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits

2,306

2,357

1,999

Borrowed funds

304

318

372

Total interest expense

2,610

2,675

2,371

NET INTEREST INCOME

6,789

6,924

6,509

Provision for credit losses on loans

-

-

40

Provision (credit) for unfunded commitments

-

(30

)

(40

)

Net interest income after provision (credit) for credit losses

6,789

6,954

6,509

NONINTEREST INCOME
Trust fee income

1,198

1,135

900

Service charges

373

378

347

Mortgage loan sales

7

72

32

Merchant card services

117

125

112

Oregon Pacific Wealth Management income

339

349

301

Other income

109

96

97

Total noninterest income

2,143

2,155

1,789

NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and employee benefits

3,993

3,418

3,633

Outside services

702

787

718

Occupancy & equipment

517

485

510

Trust expense

742

724

617

Loan and collection, OREO expense

14

16

14

Advertising

91

89

55

Supplies and postage

70

76

79

Other operating expenses

591

552

590

Total noninterest expense

6,720

6,147

6,216

Income before taxes

2,212

2,962

2,082

Provision for income taxes

528

744

492

NET INCOME

$

1,684

$

2,218

$

1,590

Quarterly Highlights
1st Quarter 4th Quarter 3rd Quarter 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter

2025

2024

2024

2024

2024

Earnings
Interest income

$

9,399

$

9,599

$

9,537

$

9,287

$

8,880

Interest expense

2,610

2,675

2,771

2,549

2,371

Net interest income

$

6,789

$

6,924

$

6,766

$

6,738

$

6,509

Provision for credit losses on loans

-

-

150

141

40

Provision (credit) for unfunded commitments

-

(30

)

35

10

(40

)

Noninterest income

2,143

2,155

2,038

1,960

1,789

Noninterest expense

6,720

6,147

6,179

6,086

6,216

Provision for income taxes

528

744

593

595

492

Net income

$

1,684

$

2,218

$

1,847

$

1,866

$

1,590

Average shares outstanding

7,151,365

7,136,389

7,134,259

7,135,227

7,115,125

Average diluted shares outstanding

7,170,304

7,154,126

7,153,663

7,154,631

7,128,148

Period end shares outstanding

7,164,470

7,138,259

7,134,259

7,135,227

7,135,615

Period end diluted shares outstanding

7,190,212

7,155,996

7,153,663

7,154,631

7,155,019

Earnings per share

$

0.24

$

0.31

$

0.26

$

0.26

$

0.22

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.23

$

0.31

$

0.26

$

0.26

$

0.22

Performance Ratios
Return on average assets

0.87

%

1.12

%

0.93

%

0.96

%

0.83

%

Return on average equity

10.42

%

14.01

%

12.12

%

13.01

%

11.43

%

Net interest margin - tax equivalent

3.67

%

3.66

%

3.59

%

3.65

%

3.59

%

Yield on loans

5.53

%

5.55

%

5.47

%

5.43

%

5.30

%

Yield on securities

3.41

%

3.31

%

3.48

%

3.62

%

3.54

%

Cost of deposits

1.36

%

1.36

%

1.41

%

1.30

%

1.20

%

Cost of interest-bearing liabilities

1.88

%

1.89

%

1.97

%

1.83

%

1.74

%

Efficiency ratio

75.24

%

67.71

%

70.20

%

70.00

%

74.91

%

Full-time equivalent employees

148

145

144

143

142

Capital
Tier 1 capital

$

90,548

$

89,133

$

87,101

$

85,416

$

83,699

Leverage ratio

11.40

%

11.19

%

10.96

%

10.82

%

10.78

%

Common equity tier 1 ratio

14.84

%

14.86

%

14.65

%

14.36

%

14.33

%

Tier 1 risk based ratio

14.84

%

14.86

%

14.65

%

14.36

%

14.33

%

Total risk based ratio

16.10

%

16.11

%

15.90

%

15.61

%

15.58

%

Book value per share

$

9.53

$

9.12

$

9.05

$

8.39

$

8.13

Quarterly Highlights
1st Quarter 4th Quarter 3rd Quarter 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter

2025

2024

2024

2024

2024

Asset quality
Allowance for credit losses (ACL)

$

7,400

$

7,400

$

7,400

$

7,250

$

7,018

Nonperforming loans (NPLs)

$

801

$

798

$

278

$

275

$

113

Nonperforming assets (NPAs)

$

801

$

798

$

278

$

275

$

113

Classified Assets (1)

$

10,550

$

8,132

$

10,363

$

11,778

$

9,668

Net loan charge offs (recoveries)

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

(91

)

$

(3

)

ACL as a percentage of net loans

1.27

%

1.29

%

1.31

%

1.29

%

1.27

%

ACL as a percentage of NPLs

923.85

%

927.32

%

2661.87

%

2636.36

%

6210.62

%

Net charge offs (recoveries) to average loans

0.00

%

0.00

%

0.00

%

-0.02

%

0.00

%

Net NPLs as a percentage of total loans

0.14

%

0.14

%

0.05

%

0.05

%

0.02

%

Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets

0.10

%

0.10

%

0.03

%

0.04

%

0.01

%

Classified Asset Ratio (2)

10.77

%

8.42

%

10.97

%

12.63

%

10.66

%

Past due as a percentage of
total loans

0.11

%

0.06

%

0.24

%

0.19

%

0.29

%

Off-balance sheet figures
Unused credit commitments

$

94,843

$

98,616

$

99,229

$

97,763

$

99,498

Trust assets under management (AUM)

$

267,359

$

271,046

$

267,061

$

254,380

$

242,222

Oregon Pacific Wealth Management AUM

$

172,729

$

165,045

$

167,025

$

159,201

$

153,228

End of period balances
Total securities

$

145,610

$

155,258

$

163,275

$

162,483

$

170,740

Total short term deposits

$

27,625

$

10,921

$

25,874

$

10,559

$

25,851

Total loans net of allowance

$

575,539

$

564,165

$

558,092

$

555,752

$

543,927

Total earning assets

$

758,119

$

739,677

$

756,571

$

737,936

$

749,463

Total assets

$

797,628

$

776,448

$

795,226

$

771,842

$

787,435

Total noninterest bearing deposits

$

153,956

$

141,719

$

156,296

$

154,226

$

155,038

Total brokered deposits

$

10,001

$

10,001

$

18,001

$

17,991

$

17,961

Total core deposits

$

685,314

$

666,616

$

677,587

$

659,484

$

677,484

Total deposits

$

695,315

$

676,617

$

695,588

$

677,475

$

695,445

Average balances
Total securities

$

150,197

$

159,587

$

162,918

$

166,077

$

172,769

Total short term deposits

$

23,766

$

23,654

$

22,887

$

16,430

$

14,663

Total loans net of allowance

$

568,635

$

561,601

$

556,336

$

552,490

$

535,251

Total earning assets

$

751,933

$

754,173

$

751,371

$

744,050

$

731,735

Total assets

$

787,201

$

789,333

$

787,072

$

780,003

$

767,409

Total noninterest bearing deposits

$

149,802

$

152,844

$

158,888

$

156,858

$

156,513

Total brokered deposits

$

10,001

$

12,610

$

17,999

$

17,975

$

14,854

Total core deposits

$

675,953

$

676,900

$

671,949

$

668,008

$

657,555

Total deposits

$

685,954

$

689,510

$

689,948

$

685,983

$

672,409

(1) Classified assets is defined as the sum of all loan-related contingent liabilities and loans internally graded substandard or worse, impaired loans (net of government guarantees), adversely classified securities, and other real estate owned.
(2) Classified asset ratio is defined as the sum of all loan-related contingent liabilities and loans internally graded substandard or worse, impaired loans (net of government guarantees), adversely classified securities, and other real estate owned, divided by bank Tier 1 capital, plus the allowance for credit losses.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250422668025/en/

Editorial Contact:
Ron Green, President & Chief Executive Officer
ron.green@opbc.com
(541) 902-9800

FAQ**

How has the recent quarterly loan growth of $11.4 million impacted Oregon Pacific Bncrp ORPB's overall financial stability and future growth projections?

The recent quarterly loan growth of $11.4 million has positively impacted Oregon Pacific Bancorp's financial stability by enhancing its asset base and potential interest income, which may bolster future growth projections if managed effectively within a sound risk framework.

Given the increase in classified assets by $2.4 million, how does Oregon Pacific Bncrp ORPB plan to address potential credit quality risks moving forward?

Oregon Pacific Bank (ORPB) plans to mitigate potential credit quality risks from the $2.4 million increase in classified assets by enhancing its risk assessment procedures, increasing monitoring of affected portfolios, and potentially adjusting lending practices to maintain asset quality.

With noninterest income reflecting a slight decrease, what strategies does Oregon Pacific Bncrp ORPB have in place to enhance this revenue stream in upcoming quarters?

Oregon Pacific Bancorp (ORPB) plans to enhance its noninterest income by diversifying its service offerings, optimizing fee structures, and expanding wealth management and mortgage lending services to better engage clients and increase revenue opportunities.

Considering the slight expansion in the net interest margin to 3.67%, what factors does Oregon Pacific Bncrp ORPB attribute this improvement to, and how can it be sustained in the future?

Oregon Pacific Bancorp attributes the slight expansion in net interest margin to effective asset-liability management and an increase in loan demand, which can be sustained through continued focus on diversification of lending products and maintaining competitive interest rates.

**MWN-AI FAQ is based on asking OpenAI questions about Oregon Pacific Bncrp (OTC: ORPB).

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