UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 8-K

 


 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 21, 2019

 


 

STERLING BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Michigan

 

001-38290

 

38-3163775

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

 

(Commission
File No.)

 

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

One Towne Square, Suite 1900

Southfield, Michigan 48076

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (248) 355-2400

 


 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

o                 Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o                 Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o                 Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o                 Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each
class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which
registered

Common Stock

 

SBT

 

Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company x

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. x

 

 

 


 

Item 7.01                   Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

Sterling Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) prepared an investor presentation with information about the Company to be discussed on May 21 & 22, 2019 at the 2019 SunTrust Robinson Humphrey 20th Annual Financial Services Conference in New York, New York.  The investor presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

 

The investor presentation is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01, and the information contained therein shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section.  Furthermore, the information contained in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

Item 9.01                   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)                                                         Exhibits

 

No.

 

Description

99.1

 

Investor presentation

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Sterling Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ THOMAS LOPP

 

 

Thomas Lopp

 

 

President, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: May 21, 2019

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

Sterling Bancorp, Inc. May 2019 NASDAQ: SBT Investor Presentation

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Forward-Looking Statements This presentation and other communications by Sterling Bancorp, Inc. (“Sterling”) include certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended regarding Sterling’s plans, expectations, thoughts, beliefs, estimates, goals and outlook for the future that are intended to be covered by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations as well as certain assumptions and estimates made by, and information available to, management at the time. Those statements are not guarantees of future results or performance and are subject to certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to: potential delays or other problems implementing our growth, expansion and other growth strategies including delays in identifying sites, hiring or retaining qualified personnel, obtaining regulatory or other approvals, obtaining permits and designing, constructing and opening new offices; availability and access to capital; possible downgrades in Sterling’s credit ratings or outlook which could increase the costs or availability of funding from capital markets; the ability to attract new or retain existing deposits or to retain or grow loans; the ability to generate future revenue growth or to control future growth in non-interest expense; interest rate fluctuations, including changes in the yield curve between short-term and long-term interest rates; competitive factors and pricing pressures, including their effect on our net interest margin; general economic, unemployment, credit market and real estate market conditions, and the effect of such conditions on the creditworthiness of borrowers, collateral values, the value of investment securities and asset recovery values; changes in legal, financial and/or regulatory requirements; recently enacted and potential legislation and regulatory actions and the costs and expenses to comply with new and/or existing legislation and regulatory actions; changes in U.S. government monetary and fiscal policy; the ability to keep pace with technological changes, including changes regarding maintaining cybersecurity; the impact of failure in, or breach of, our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties with whom we do business, including as a result of cyber-attacks or an increase in the incidence or severity of fraud, illegal payments, security breaches or other illegal acts impacting Sterling or its customers; adoption of new accounting standards or changes in existing standards; and adverse results (including costs, fines, reputational harm and/or other negative effects) from current or future litigation, regulatory examinations or other legal and/or regulatory actions or rulings as well as other factors identified in this presentation or as detailed from time to time in our public filings, including those factors included in the disclosures under the headings “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 18, 2019 and future periodic reports. Should one or more of the foregoing risks materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results or outcomes may vary materially from those projected in, or implied by such forward-looking statements. Sterling disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information or otherwise. 2

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3 Pristine Credit Quality Focused Suite of Residential & Commercial Products Profitable & Efficient Business Model Experienced Leadership Team In-Branch Relationship Deposits and Loans Desirable Branch Network in High-Growth Markets Investment Highlights

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Key Markets 4 Desirable Branch Network in High-Growth Markets Los Angeles / Orange County (6 Branches) San Francisco Bay Area (20 Branches) Southfield, MI (1 Operational Branch) SF Bay Area Markets San Francisco (13) Burlingame (1) Daly City (1) San Mateo (1) San Rafael (1) Cupertino (1) Fremont (1) Oakland (1) LA / Orange County Markets Greater Seattle, WA (1 Branch) New York, NY (2 Branches) Alhambra (1) Arcadia (1) Irvine (1) Rowland Heights (1) Chino Hills (1) Koreatown (1)

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Progress Report on New Market Expansion 5 Los Angeles/ Orange County New York City Greater Seattle Background Performance Launched operations in 2015 Opened Koreatown branch in 1Q19 Accounts for nearly 50% of residential loan production Nearly 25% of total deposits in LA market Commercial pipeline of >$25M Launched operations in 2017 Relocated to ground floor branch in Sept. 2018, improving visibility and traffic Accounts for over 20% of 2019 residential loan production Commercial pipeline of >$40M Additional Commercial Loan Officer starting in May 2019 Opened first branch in Aug. 2018 Gathered over $10 million in deposits in 1Q19 ~$20 million of commercial loan production since branch opened Commercial pipeline of $4.4M Increasing Contributions from Newer Markets

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Strategic Overview 6 Note: 1: Peers consists of exchange-traded banks and thrifts with $1Bn - $5Bn in assets as of March 31, 2019 quarterly filings, mean metrics pictured. Source: SEC Filings, U.S. Census data as of June 30, 2017 Business Model Unique Credit Consistent Performance Relationship spread lender, not a mortgage bank Branches in excellent, growth markets. Sterling primary markets are growing 18% faster than the national average (US Census) Focus on customers who value service and relationships Focus on efficiency and credit quality with industry leading metrics Niche client culture mix that typically make large down payments and carry large deposit balances Niche TIC lending product in distinct markets Efficient branch footprint Strong, growing profitability. 1Q19 ROAA of 1.94% vs. peers of 1.08% ¹ Net credit charge-offs of 0bps to avg. loans Strong growth in quality markets. Sterling primary markets have avg. household incomes 57% higher than national average (US Census) Low LTV products. 62% avg. in residential products Deep customer knowledge, almost all of the borrowers maintain a deposit account Strong credit culture Nonperforming loans are 25bps of total loans Low transaction volumes

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1Q19 Financial Summary Total portfolio loans of $2.9 billion, a 13% year-over-year increase Total deposits of $2.4 billion, a 6% year-over-year increase Net income of $15.7 million, or $0.30 diluted EPS 7 Continued Growth Financial Highlights Balance Sheet ($ Million) Total Assets $3,252 Cash and Securities $210 Net Loans $2,924 Total Deposits $2,437 Total Equity $339 1Q19 Performance Ratios and Profitability Return on Average Assets 1.94% Return on Average Equity 18.4% Return on Average Tangible Common Equity 18.5% Net Interest Margin 3.86% Efficiency Ratio 38.4% Net Income (Million) $15.7 Capital Ratios Tang. Common Equity / Tang. Assets 10.41% Leverage Ratio 10.49% Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio 17.27% Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio 17.27% Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio 21.64% Asset Quality Nonperforming Loans $7.3 Nonperforming Loans / Total Loans 0.25% Nonperforming Assets $14.2 Nonperforming Assets / Total Assets 0.44% ALLL / Nonperforming Loans 282%

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FY 2018 Financial Summary 8 Demonstrated Growth 1. TTM represents the twelve months ended 3/31/19. Total Net Loans ($ Million) Net Income ($ Million) 25% CAGR 32% CAGR 1 $14.5 $17.7 $22.5 $33.2 $38.0 $63.5 $63.4 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 TTM $888.4 $1,136.1 $1,575.8 $1,982.4 $2,594.4 $2,896.0 $2,923.6 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1Q 2019

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Strong Core Returns 9 Consistent Profitability and Growth Drive High Returns Note: 1: Peers consists of exchange-traded banks and thrifts with $1Bn - $5Bn in assets as of March 31, 2019 quarterly filings, mean metrics pictured. Source: SEC Filings, S&P Global Market Intelligence ROAA ROATCE 1 1 0.91% 0.92% 0.90% 0.89% 0.84% 1.15% 1.08% 1.58% 1.60% 1.59% 1.73% 1.54% 2.04% 1.94% 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1Q 2019 Peers Sterling 9.8% 10.1% 9.7% 9.7% 8.7% 11.7% 11.1% 15.0% 15.4% 17.4% 22.3% 20.4% 20.7% 18.5% 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1Q 2019 Peers Sterling

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Expense Management Focus 10 Noninterest Expense Performance Versus Peers Note: 1: Peers consists of exchange-traded banks and thrifts with $1Bn - $5Bn in assets as of March 31, 2019 quarterly filings, mean metrics pictured. Source: SEC Filings, S&P Global Market Intelligence Efficiency Ratio Noninterest Expense / Average Assets 1 1 3.0% 2.9% 2.9% 2.8% 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% 2.0% 2.2% 2.0% 1.7% 1.7% 1.6% 1.6% 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1Q 2019 Peers Sterling 67% 67% 65% 64% 62% 62% 63% 49% 47% 42% 36% 36% 35% 38% 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1Q 2019 Peers Sterling

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Strong Revenue Growth 11 Consistent Revenue Composition on a High Growth Balance Sheet Note: 2017 – 1Q 2019 revenue streams reflect the accounting change that took place in the second quarter of 2018 for certain commitment fees to be classified as interest and fees on loans. 1. TTM represents the twelve months ended 3/31/19. Revenue Stream Analysis ($ Million) 1Q19 Highlights $1.6 million, or a 5% increase in net interest income compared to the prior year Growth Opportunities Continued secondary market demand for loan sales Acquisition of Quantum Capital to establish platform for investment management and private banking Accelerated growth in Los Angeles and new markets including NY and Seattle Expansion of current residential and commercial teams in all operating markets Total 1 $46.1 $57.8 $75.0 $99.4 $120.1 $121.7 $0.6 $2.2 $9.6 $9.7 $16.7 $15.1 $5.9 $6.2 $5.8 $4.8 $5.4 $5.2 $52.6 $66.2 $90.4 $113.9 $142.2 $142.0 4.74% 4.66% 4.71% 4.63% 4.58% 4.48% 5.15% 5.03% 5.07% 5.00% 4.97% 4.88% 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 TTM Net Interest Income Gain on Sale of Loans Other Noninterest Income Rev. / Average Assets Rev. / Average Loans

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Loan Portfolio Composition 12 Sterling’s Portfolio is Comprised of Low LTV, Short Reset, Lower Balance Loans Note: Financial data as of March 31, 2019 unless noted *2018 and 1Q 2019 yield on loans reflects the accounting change that took place in the second quarter for certain commitment fees to be classified as interest and fees on loans. Loan Composition as of March 31, 2019 Loan Composition Over Time ($ Million) 62% Average LTV in residential products 38% of loan portfolio reprices in the next 12 months 90 Days+ delinquencies of 25bps Rated as a servicer by DBRS and Fitch Sterling loans also used as collateral in securitizations 25% CAGR Yield on Loans 5.19% 5.02% 4.95% 5.02% 5.11% 5.50%* 5.67%* $901 $1,149 $1,589 $2,002 $2,613 $2,918 $2,944 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1Q 2019 85% 8% 6% 1% 1-4 Family Residential ($2.5Bn) Commercial Real Estate ($241mm) Construction ($172mm) Commercial ($37mm)

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Stable Deposit Funding 13 Sterling Has a Sizable Core Deposit Base Deposit Composition as of March 31, 2019 Almost all of our borrowers maintain a deposit account Average residential lending customer maintains a $16k checking account Average deposits per branch of $81 million Note: Financial data as of March 31, 2019 unless noted Cost of Deposits Deposit Composition Over Time ($ Million) 23% CAGR Cost of Deposits 0.69% 0.56% 0.61% 0.80% 0.94% 1.36% 1.75% $827 $953 $1,230 $1,615 $2,245 $2,453 $2,437 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1Q 2019 Non-Interest Bearing Deposits Interest-Bearing Deposits 92% 5% 3% Core Interest Bearing Deposits ($2.2Bn) Jumbo ($250k+) Deposits ($123mm) Non-Interest Bearing Deposits ($71mm)

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Credit Performance 14 Sterling Maintains Strong Credit Quality Nonaccrual Loans / Total Loans Non-Performing Assets / Total Assets Allowance for Loan Losses / Total Loans Net Charge-Offs / Average Loans (0.12%) (0.03%) (0.14%) (0.04%) 0.00% 0.00% 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1Q 2019 0.87% 0.69% 0.74% 0.71% 0.75% 0.70% 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1Q 2019 0.51% 0.42% 0.17% 0.13% 0.32% 0.44% 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1Q 2019 0.12% 0.06% 0.02% 0.02% 0.15% 0.25% 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1Q 2019

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Recent Trends in Net Interest Margin 15 Rising Loan Yields Partially Offsetting Higher Deposit Costs Factors Positively Impacting Loan Yields 84% of loans tied to one-year LIBOR or Prime $1.1 billion of LIBOR-based loans to reprice over the next two years Approximately $175 million of LIBOR-based loans scheduled to reprice in 2Q19 Average loan repricing of LIBOR-based loans expected to be at least 130 bps higher $237 million of Prime-based loans that will reprice with each increase in Prime Strategies to Manage Deposit Costs Significantly scaled back initiative to extend deposit maturities Recent branch openings in new markets expected to positively impact deposit gathering Loan Yield/NIM/Deposit Costs Note: Yield on loans and NIM reflect the accounting change that took place in the second quarter of 2018 for certain commitment fees to be classified as interest and fees on loans. 5.33% 5.45% 5.58% 5.65% 5.67% 3.96% 3.96% 3.95% 3.90% 3.86% 1.15% 1.25% 1.42% 1.58% 1.75% 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 1Q18 2Q18 3Q18 4Q18 1Q19 Average Loan Yield Net interest Margin Cost of Deposits

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16 *Prime-based loans will reprice with any changes to the Prime Rate Loan Repricing Schedule** ($ Million) Amount Wtd-Avg Margin (In millions) (In basis points) Other LIBOR $ 1.5 336 12-month LIBOR 2,247.2 405 1-year CMT 29.4 367 3-year CMT 9.3 331 5-year CMT 376.7 328 Prime Rate 237.0 160 Total adjustable loans $ 2,901.0 374 Variable-Rate Loans by Index Loan Portfolio by Repricing Index Loan Repricing Schedule Loan Repricings Expected to Positively Impact Average Loan Yield LIBOR 76% CMT 15% Fixed 1% Prime 8% $167.4 $221.7 $229.4 $216.5 $8.5 $6.8 $15.0 $10.8 $237.0 $237.0 $237.0 $237.0 $412.9 $465.4 $481.4 $464.3 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 Q1 2020 LIBOR CMT Prime*

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Interest Rate Risk Analysis 17 Interest Rate Risk Mitigated by ARM Loans and Repricing Structures Note: 1: Over 97% of loans repricing in the next 12 months will adjust annually thereafter Weighted-Average Reset (months) Repricing Matrix ¹ Strategically decreased WAReset of loans WAReset may be influenced through loan sales Investment portfolio average duration 0.66 years Increasing deposit price competition traditionally lags market rates, but will put downward pressure on NIM Weighted average margin of 12Mo LIBOR plus 4.05% on $2.2B of residential loans Held for Investment loans predominantly all ARM loans 34% 35% 38% 39% 40% 39% 39% 46% 48% 45% 43% 41% 38% 13% 13% 11% 11% 11% 15% 16% 13% 11% 10% 11% 11% 13% 53% 52% 51% 50% 49% 46% 45% 41% 41% 45% 46% 48% 49% $0 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 $3,500 12 Months 24 Months All Other 15 20 25 30

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Solid Capital Ratios 18 As of and for the 3mo. Ended Well Capitalized Regulatory Guidelines 3/31/2018 12/31/2018 3/31/2019 Tier 1 (core) capital to risk-weighted assets 15.77% 17.45% 17.27% 8.00% Tier 1 (core) capital to adjusted tangible assets 9.73% 10.42% 10.49% 5.00% Common Tier 1 (CET 1) 15.77% 17.45% 17.27% 6.50% Total adjusted capital to risk-weighted assets 20.38% 21.98% 21.64% 10.00%

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Experienced Leadership Team Executive management with an average tenure at Sterling of 18 years Desirable Branch Network in High-Growth Markets Branch network with a stronghold in the San Francisco Bay Area (Largest branch network of any community bank in the city of San Francisco) Focused growth in Los Angeles and Orange County New branching footholds in New York City and Seattle Pristine Credit Quality 5 years of net recoveries versus peer charge-offs Non-performing loans / total loans of 25bps Non-performing assets / total assets of 44bps Focused Suite of Residential & Commercial Products Average LTV of 62% in residential products 25% Net loan CAGR since 2013 with a net interest margin of 3.86% in 1Q19 Began bulk loan sales in 2015 to manage balance sheet, liquidity, and interest rate risk In-Branch Relationship Deposits and Loans Strong customer loyalty, almost all borrowers maintain a deposit account Average residential lending checking relationship maintains a $16k deposit balance Profitable & Efficient Business Model History of strong performance delivering 1.94% ROAA and 18.5% ROATCE in 1Q19 Ranked #1 overall in S&P Global’s “Top Performing Banks” of 2018 & 2017 19 Investment Highlights

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Experienced Leadership Team 21 Sterling Bancorp, Inc. Gary Judd Chairman of the Board Chief Executive Officer Mr. Judd has over 40 years of experience in the banking industry and has led Sterling since August 2008. His prior experience includes service as a director, president and chief executive officer for WestStar Bank and its parent company, Vail Banks, Inc. as well as Vectra Bank and its parent company Vectra Banking Corporation. Prior to those positions, he served in numerous positions with Citibank. Mr. Judd’s extensive expertise over many credit cycles has provided an experienced hand at the top throughout his tenure with the Company. Tom Lopp President Chief Operating Officer Chief Financial Officer Joined the Company as a Divisional Controller in 1997. Appointed President in December 2016, has served as Chief Operating Officer since September 2009, as Chief Financial Officer since 2002, and led the expansion into Southern California in 2015. Mr. Lopp’s deep understanding of the Company, his long experience with Sterling’s financial reporting responsibilities and the risks inherent in the banking business, has helped to effectively manage the risks attendant to growth. Michael Montemayor President of Retail & Commercial Banking Chief Lending Officer Joined as a Residential Lender in 1992. Mr. Montemayor worked his way through the Company as a Regional Branch Manager, Commercial Loan Officer, Construction Loan Officer, and then Managing Director of Commercial Lending followed by his appointment as Chief Lending Officer in 2006, and has led retail banking since 2013. His broad experience in all aspects of the lending business and his long-term service as Chief Lender has helped to provide continuity and consistency in to the business model and lending practices.

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Non-GAAP Reconciliations 22 Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (ROATCE) (Dollars Million) Year Ended December 31, 3 mo. Ended 3/31/19 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 (a) Net Income $17.7 $22.5 $33.2 $38.0 $63.5 $15.7 (b) Avg. Shareholders' Equity $117.9 $131.7 $150.7 $187.5 $307.2 340.2 (c) Intangibles ($2.5) ($2.0) ($1.6) ($1.5) ($0.7) ($0.4) (d) Avg. Tang. Common Equity $115.4 $129.7 $149.1 $186.0 $306.5 339.8 (a) / (d) ROATCE 15.4% 17.4% 22.3% 20.4% 20.7% 18.5%

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Earnings Release Detail 23 Balance Sheet N/M – Not Meaningful Sterling Bancorp, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets Unaudited (dollars in thousands) 3/31/2019 12/31/2018 % change 3/31/2018 % change Assets Cash and due from banks $ 58,030 $ 52,526 10% $ 37,541 55% Interest-bearing deposits with other banks 1,100 1,100 0% - N/M Investment securities 151,049 148,896 1% 124,956 21% Mortgage loans held for sale 165 1,248 (87)% 200,467 (100)% Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $20,698, $21,850, and $19,132 2,923,576 2,895,953 1% 2,580,560 13% Accrued interest receivable 13,746 13,529 2% 11,936 15% Mortgage servicing rights, net 10,755 10,633 1% 7,780 38% Leasehold improvements and equipment, net 9,680 9,489 2% 7,705 26% Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 22,950 22,950 0% 22,950 0% Cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance 31,454 31,302 0% 30,837 2% Operating lease right-of-use assets 21,398 - N/M - N/M Deferred tax asset, net 5,938 6,122 (3)% 7,234 (18)% Other assets 2,351 3,026 (22)% 2,366 (1)% Total assets $ 3,252,192 $ 3,196,774 2% $ 3,034,332 7% Liabilities Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 70,527 $ 76,815 (8)% $ 75,062 (6)% Interest-bearing deposits 2,366,040 2,375,870 (0)% 2,216,103 7% Total deposits 2,436,567 2,452,685 (1)% 2,291,165 6% Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings 333,051 293,000 14% 342,937 (3)% Subordinated notes, net 65,065 65,029 0% 64,923 0% Operating lease liabilities 22,331 - N/M - N/M Accrued expenses and other liabilities 56,276 51,003 10% 46,795 20% Total liabilities 2,913,290 2,861,717 2% 2,745,820 6% Shareholders’ Equity Preferred stock, authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding - - - - - Common stock, voting, no par value, authorized 500,000,000 shares at March 31, 2019, December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018; issued and outstanding 51,870,853 shares at March 31, 2019, 53,012,283 shares at December 31, 2018, and 53,002,963 shares at March 31, 2018 99,694 111,238 (10)% 111,238 (10)% Additional paid-in capital 12,839 12,713 1% 12,425 3% Retained earnings 226,272 211,115 7% 164,984 37% Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 97 (9) N/M (135) N/M Total shareholders’ equity 338,902 335,057 1% 288,512 17% Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 3,252,192 $ 3,196,774 2% $ 3,034,332 7%

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Earnings Release Detail 24 Income Statement N/M – Not Meaningful (1) In the second quarter of 2018, the Company corrected the classification of commitment fees, net of direct loan origination costs, earned on construction loans and other lines of credit to commercial customers in its condensed consolidated statements of income to the financial statement caption, interest and fees on loans, which were previously reported in service charges and fees. As a result, the three months ended March 31, 2018 has been adjusted from the amounts previously reported to correct the classification error. The amount of the adjustment was a decrease to service charges and fees, and increase to interest and fees on loans of $544 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. There was no change to the reported net income or income per share, basic and diluted, as previously reported as a result of this immaterial correction. Sterling Bancorp, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Income Unaudited Three Months Ended (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) 3/31/2019 12/31/2018 % change 3/31/2018 % change Interest income: Interest and fees on loans (1) $ 41,722 $ 41,747 (0)% $ 36,400 15% Interest and dividends on investment securities and restricted stock 1,227 1,060 16% 819 50% Other interest 236 194 22% 114 107% Total interest income (1) 43,185 43,001 0% 37,333 16% Interest expense: Interest on deposits 10,656 9,635 11% 6,589 62% Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings 1,055 1,487 (29)% 833 27% Interest on subordinated notes 1,174 1,173 0% 1,172 0% Total interest expense 12,885 12,295 5% 8,594 50% Net interest income (1) 30,300 30,706 (1)% 28,739 5% Provision (recovery) for loan losses (1,014) 1,045 (197)% 641 (258)% Net interest income after provision for loan losses (1) 31,314 29,661 6% 28,098 11% Non-interest income: Service charges and fees (1) 104 113 (8)% 74 41% Investment management and advisory fees 340 467 (27)% 623 (45)% Gain on sale of loans 2,480 4,566 (46)% 4,006 (38)% Other income 904 868 4% 790 14% Total non-interest income (1) 3,828 6,014 (36)% 5,493 (30)% Non-interest expense: Salaries and employee benefits 7,267 7,587 (4)% 6,649 9% Occupancy and equipment 2,237 2,334 (4)% 1,546 45% Professional fees 962 774 24% 622 55% Advertising and marketing 439 470 (7)% 349 26% FDIC assessments 255 244 5% 543 (53)% Data processing 308 329 (6)% 288 7% Other 1,654 1,943 (15)% 1,506 10% Total non-interest expense 13,122 13,681 (4)% 11,503 14% Income before income taxes 22,020 21,994 0% 22,088 (0)% Income tax expense 6,337 5,998 6% 6,339 (0)% Net income $ 15,683 $ 15,996 (2)% $ 15,749 (0)% Income per share, basic and diluted $ 0.30 $ 0.30 $ 0.30 Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 52,554,446 52,963,308 52,963,308 Diluted 52,562,820 52,967,004 52,963,308

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Earnings Release Detail 25 Performance Ratios (1) Refer to footnote to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income table on slide 24. (2) Efficiency Ratio is computed as the ratio of non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income. . Sterling Bancorp, Inc. Performance Ratios As of and for the Three Months Ended Performance Ratios: 3/31/2019 12/31/2018 3/31/2018 Return on average assets 1.94% 1.99% 2.13% Return on average shareholders' equity 18.44% 19.36% 22.17% Return on average tangible common equity 18.46% 19.39% 22.24% Yield on earning assets (1) 5.49% 5.46% 5.15% Cost of average interest-bearing liabilities 1.91% 1.78% 1.36% Net interest spread (1) 3.58% 3.68% 3.79% Net interest margin (1) 3.86% 3.90% 3.96% Efficiency ratio (2) 38.45% 37.26% 33.60%

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Earnings Release Detail 26 Capital and Credit Quality 1: Nonperforming loans include nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest. 2: Nonperforming assets include nonperforming loans and loans modified under troubled debt restructurings and other repossessed assets. Sterling Bancorp, Inc. Capital and Credit Quality Ratios As of and for the Three Months Ended (dollars in thousands) 3/31/2019 12/31/2018 3/31/2018 Capital Ratios Regulatory and Other Capital Ratios— Consolidated: Total adjusted capital to risk-weighted assets 21.64% 21.98% 20.38% Tier 1 (core) capital to risk-weighted assets 17.27% 17.45% 15.77% Common Tier 1 (CET 1) 17.27% 17.45% 15.77% Tier 1 (core) capital to adjusted tangible assets 10.49% 10.42% 9.73% Regulatory and Other Capital Ratios—Bank: Total adjusted capital to risk-weighted assets 17.12% 16.94% 15.07% Tier 1 (core) capital to risk-weighted assets 16.07% 15.80% 14.02% Common Tier 1 (CET 1) 16.07% 15.80% 14.02% Tier 1 (core) capital to adjusted tangible assets 9.76% 9.44% 8.65% Credit Quality Data Nonperforming loans (1) $ 7,337 $ 4,500 $ 5,115 Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.25% 0.15% 0.20% Nonperforming assets (2) $ 14,155 $ 10,157 $ 8,082 Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.44% 0.32% 0.27% Allowance for loan losses to total loans 0.70% 0.75% 0.74% Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans 282% 486% 374% Net charge offs (recoveries) to average loans 0.00% (0.00)% (0.00)%

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Earnings Release Detail 27 Allowance for Loan Losses, Loan Composition, and Deposit Composition Sterling Bancorp, Inc. Allowance for Loan Losses Sterling Bancorp, Inc. Loan Composition Sterling Bancorp, Inc. Deposit Composition Three Months Ended (dollars in thousands) 3/31/2019 12/31/2018 3/31/2018 Balance at beginning of period $ 21,850 $ 20,765 $ 18,457 Provision (recovery) for loan losses (1,014) 1,045 641 Charge offs (176) - - Recoveries 38 40 34 Balance at end of period $ 20,698 $ 21,850 $ 19,132 (dollars in thousands) 3/31/2019 12/31/2018 % change 3/31/2018 % change Loan Composition Construction $ 172,398 $ 176,605 (2)% $ 179,846 (4)% Residential real estate, mortgage 2,494,030 2,452,441 2% 2,134,447 17% Commercial real estate, mortgage 240,896 250,955 (4)% 239,204 1% Commercial and industrial loans, lines of credit 36,916 37,776 (2)% 46,166 (20)% Other consumer loans 34 26 31% 29 17% Total loans held for investment 2,944,274 2,917,803 1% 2,599,692 13% Less: allowance for loan losses (20,698) (21,850) (5)% (19,132) 8% Loans, net $ 2,923,576 $ 2,895,953 1% $ 2,580,560 13% Mortgage loans held for sale $ 165 $ 1,248 (87)% $ 200,467 (100)% Total gross loans $ 2,944,439 $ 2,919,051 1% $ 2,800,159 5% (dollars in thousands) 3/31/2019 12/31/2018 % change 3/31/2018 % change Deposit Composition Noninterest bearing demand deposits $ 70,527 $ 76,815 (8)% $ 75,062 (6)% Money Market, Savings and NOW 1,431,715 1,481,591 (3)% 1,615,990 (11)% Time deposits 934,325 894,279 4% 600,113 56% Total deposits $ 2,436,567 $ 2,452,685 (1)% $ 2,291,165 6%

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Earnings Release Detail 28 Quarterly Yield Analysis 1. Nonaccrual loans are included in the respective average loan balances. Income, if any, on such loans is recognized on a cash basis. 2. Interest income does not include taxable equivalent adjustments. Prior periods have been reclassified to current period presentation. 3. Refer to footnote to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income table on slide 24. Sterling Bancorp, Inc. Yield Analysis Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018 (dollars in thousands) Average Balance Interest Average Yield/ Rate Average Balance Interest Average Yield/ Rate Average Balance Interest Average Yield/ Rate Interest earning assets Loans (1),(3) $ 2,942,261 $ 41,722 5.67% $ 2,957,092 $ 41,747 5.65% $ 2,733,759 $ 36,400 5.33% Securities, includes restricted stock 170,117 1,227 2.89% 161,362 1,060 2.63% 141,616 819 2.31% Other interest earning assets 31,293 236 3.02% 31,207 194 2.49% 24,663 114 1.85% Total interest earning assets (3) $ 3,143,671 $ 43,185 5.49% $ 3,149,661 $ 43,001 5.46% $ 2,900,038 $ 37,333 5.15% Interest-bearing liabilities Money Market, Savings, NOW $ 1,474,129 $ 5,378 1.48% $ 1,507,209 $ 5,495 1.45% $ 1,525,436 $ 4,135 1.10% Time deposits 922,996 5,278 2.32% 833,202 4,140 1.97% 705,824 2,454 1.41% Total interest-bearing deposits 2,397,125 10,656 1.80% 2,340,411 9,635 1.63% 2,231,260 6,589 1.20% FHLB borrowings 268,566 1,055 1.57% 338,462 1,487 1.72% 259,056 833 1.29% Subordinated debt 65,043 1,174 7.22% 65,006 1,173 7.22% 64,901 1,172 7.22% Total borrowings 333,609 2,229 2.67% 403,468 2,660 2.58% 323,957 2,005 2.48% Total interest-bearing liabilities 2,730,734 12,885 1.91% 2,743,879 12,295 1.78% 2,555,217 8,594 1.36% Net interest income and spread (2),(3) $ 30,300 3.58% $ 30,706 3.68% $ 28,739 3.79% Net interest margin (2),(3) 3.86% 3.90% 3.96%

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