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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): October 30, 2024

 

 

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:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

¨ 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 ¨

 

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. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On October 30, 2024, Sterling Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02.

 

The information provided in Item 2.02 of this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains certain statements that are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements” regarding the Company’s plans, expectations, thoughts, beliefs, estimates, goals and outlook for the future. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and our financial performance, including any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “might,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “expect,” “attribute,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “goal,” “target,” “outlook,” and “would” or the negative versions of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature, though the absence of these words does not mean a statement is not forward-looking. All statements other than statements of historical facts, including but not limited to statements regarding expectations for the anticipated sale of the capital stock of Sterling Bank & Trust, F.S.B. and the ensuing plan of dissolution, the economy and financial markets, credit quality, the regulatory scheme governing our industry, competition in our industry, interest rates, our liquidity, our business and our governance, are forward-looking statements. We have based the forward-looking statements in this Current Report primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects, business strategy and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and they are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements. Our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. The risks, uncertainties and other factors detailed from time to time in our public filings, including those 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 14, 2024, subsequent periodic reports and future periodic reports, could affect future results and events, causing those results and events to differ materially from those views expressed or implied in the Company’s forward-looking statements. These risks are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Current Report and our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission include additional factors that could adversely impact our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this Current Report. 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. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update, revise, or correct any forward-looking statements based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information or otherwise.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

No.   Description
99.1   Company press release dated October 30, 2024
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File.  The cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document (contained in Exhibit 101)

 

 

 

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/ Karen Knott
    Karen Knott
    Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: October 30, 2024

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1 

 

 

 

Sterling Bancorp Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

 

Southfield, Michigan, October 30, 2024 — Sterling Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBT) (“Sterling” or the “Company”), the holding company of Sterling Bank and Trust, F.S.B. (the “Bank”), today reported its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

 

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights

 

·Net loss of $(0.1) million, or $(0.00) per diluted share
·Net interest margin of 2.30%
·Nonperforming loans of $13.2 million, 1.08% of total loans and 0.54% of total assets
·Provision for (recovery of) credit losses of $(2.3) million; ratio of allowance for credit losses to total loans of 2.04%
·Non-interest expense of $15.6 million
·Shareholders’ equity of $334.6 million
·Company’s consolidated and Bank’s leverage ratio of 14.18% and 13.72%, respectively
·Total deposits of $2.1 billion
·Total gross loans of $1.2 billion

 

The Company reported a net loss of $(0.1) million, or $(0.00) per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to net income of $1.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

 

As previously disclosed, on September 15, 2024, Sterling, the Bank and EverBank Financial Corp (“EverBank”) entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement providing for the purchase by EverBank of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of the Bank from Sterling (the “Transaction”) for cash consideration of $261.0 million. Also on September 15, 2024, Sterling’s board of directors unanimously approved a plan of dissolution providing for the dissolution of Sterling under Michigan law following the closing of the Transaction. The Transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. The Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, among which include the approval of the definitive stock purchase agreement, the Transaction and the plan of dissolution by the requisite vote of the Company’s shareholders and the receipt of required regulatory approvals.

 

Balance Sheet

 

Total Assets – Total assets were $2.4 billion at September 30, 2024, an increase of $63.8 million, or 3%, from June 30, 2024.

 

Cash and due from banks increased $110.6 million, or 18%, to $710.4 million at September 30, 2024 compared to $599.8 million at June 30, 2024 primarily due to net cash inflows from the growth in deposits and the decline in loans. Debt securities decreased $5.5 million, or 1%, to $436.4 million at September 30, 2024. All debt securities are available for sale, have a relatively short duration and are considered part of our liquid assets.

 

Total gross loans of $1.2 billion at September 30, 2024 decreased $40.5 million, or 3%, from June 30, 2024. Residential real estate loans were $904.4 million, a decrease of $67.9 million, or 7%, from June 30, 2024. Commercial real estate loans were $306.9 million, an increase of $29.7 million, or 11%, from June 30, 2024.

 

 

 

Total Deposits – Total deposits were $2.1 billion at September 30, 2024, an increase of $53.7 million, or 3%, from June 30, 2024. Money market, savings and NOW deposits were $1.1 billion, a decrease of $12.3 million from June 30, 2024. Time deposits were $972.2 million, an increase of $67.0 million from June 30, 2024. Noninterest-bearing deposits were $31.3 million at September 30, 2024 compared to $32.2 million at June 30, 2024. Total estimated uninsured deposits to total deposits were approximately 22% at September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Our current strategy is to continue to offer competitive interest rates on our deposit products to maintain our existing customer deposit base and maintain our liquidity.

 

Capital – Total shareholders’ equity was $334.6 million at September 30, 2024, an increase of $5.7 million compared to $328.9 million at June 30, 2024, primarily due to a $5.3 million reduction in the unrealized loss on our debt securities portfolio included in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

 

At September 30, 2024, the consolidated Company’s and Bank’s leverage ratios were 14.18% and 13.72%, respectively. Both the Company and the Bank are required to maintain a Tier 1 leverage ratio of greater than 9.0% to have satisfied the minimum regulatory capital requirements as well as the capital ratio requirements to be considered well capitalized for regulatory purposes.

 

Asset Quality and Provision for (Recovery of) Credit Losses – A provision for (recovery of) credit losses of $(2.3) million was recorded for the third quarter of 2024 compared to $(2.1) million for the second quarter of 2024. In the third quarter of 2024, the recovery of credit losses related to loans of $(2.6) million was primarily due to the reduction in the commercial real estate portfolio’s allowance reflecting the continued strong credit quality of the portfolio. In addition, the residential mortgage portfolio’s allowance had a reduction primarily due to continued run-off of that portfolio. A provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments was recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024 of $0.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively. The allowance for credit losses at September 30, 2024 was $25.0 million, or 2.04% of total loans, compared to $27.6 million, or 2.18% of total loans at June 30, 2024.

 

Recoveries of loan losses during the third and second quarter of 2024 were $10 thousand and $440 thousand, respectively, with no charge offs in either quarter.

 

Nonperforming loans, comprised primarily of nonaccrual residential real estate loans, totaled $13.2 million, or 0.54% of total assets at September 30, 2024, compared to $12.2 million, or 0.51% of total assets at June 30, 2024.

 

Results of Operations

 

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin – Net interest income for the third quarter of 2024 was $13.6 million compared to $14.4 million for the second quarter of 2024. The net interest margin was 2.30% and 2.44% for the third and second quarter of 2024, respectively. The decrease in net interest income during the third quarter of 2024 compared to the prior quarter was primarily due to a $1.3 million increase in interest expense. This increase in interest expense reflects an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits of $42.0 million, or 2%, as well as a 15 basis point increase in the rate paid on deposits during the third quarter of 2024 over the rate paid during the second quarter of 2024. This increase in interest expense was partially offset by a $0.6 million increase in interest income earned on our average balance of investment securities and other interest-earnings assets. Interest income on loans declined $0.1 million in the third quarter of 2024 as compared to the prior quarter as a decline in the average loan portfolio balance of $28.2 million, or 2%, was offset in part by an 11 basis point increase in the yield on the average loan portfolio. The increase in the yield was due primarily to a 7 basis point increase in residential mortgage rates resetting in the higher interest rate environment and a 46 basis point increase in commercial real estate loan yields due to the growth in the portfolio at yields higher than the second quarter portfolio yield.

 

Non-Interest Income – Non-interest income for the third quarter of 2024 as comparted to the second quarter of 2024 was essentially unchanged as an unrealized gain on an equity security of $0.2 million was offset by $0.2 million less in funds received from the Federal Home Loan Bank based on the performance of loans previously sold to them.

 

 

 

Non-Interest Expense – Non-interest expense of $15.6 million for the third quarter of 2024 reflected an increase of $0.7 million, or 5%, compared to $14.9 million for the second quarter of 2024. This increase was primarily due to a $0.9 million increase in professional fees which included increased professional fees incurred in connection with the Transaction. Salaries and employee benefits expense increased $0.3 million, or 4%, primarily due to the annual merit increase and adjustments to certain employees’ base compensation. Partially offsetting the increases in professional fees and salaries and employee benefits, other expenses decreased $0.5 million, or 32%.

 

Income Tax Expense – For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $0.9 million. Income tax expense includes an additional $0.6 million in the third quarter of 2024 to reverse a tax position previously taken on the deductibility of interest earned on U.S. government obligations under applicable state tax law. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $0.6 million, or an effective tax rate of 33.0%. Our effective tax rate varies from the statutory rate primarily due to the correction in the third quarter of 2024 discussed above as well as the impact of non-deductible compensation-related expenses.

 

About Sterling Bancorp, Inc.

 

Sterling Bancorp, Inc. is a unitary thrift holding company. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Sterling Bank and Trust, F.S.B., has primary branch operations in the San Francisco and Los Angeles, California metropolitan areas and New York City. Sterling also has an operations center and a branch in Southfield, Michigan. Sterling offers a range of loan products as well as retail and business banking services. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at http://www.sterlingbank.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Press Release contains certain statements that are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements” regarding the Company’s plans, expectations, thoughts, beliefs, estimates, goals and outlook for the future. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and our financial performance, including any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “might,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “expect,” “attribute,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “goal,” “target,” “outlook” and “would” or the negative versions of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature, though the absence of these words does not mean a statement is not forward-looking. All statements other than statements of historical facts, including but not limited to statements regarding expectations for the anticipated sale of the Bank and ensuing Plan of Dissolution, the economy and financial markets, credit quality, the regulatory scheme governing our industry, competition in our industry, interest rates, our liquidity, our business and our governance, are forward-looking statements. We have based the forward-looking statements in this Press Release primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects, business strategy and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and they are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements. Our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. The risks, uncertainties and other factors detailed from time to time in our public filings, including those 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 14, 2024, subsequent periodic reports and future periodic reports, could affect future results and events, causing those results and events to differ materially from those views expressed or implied in the Company’s forward-looking statements. These risks are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Press Release and our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission include additional factors that could adversely impact our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this Press Release. 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. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update, revise, or correct any forward-looking statements based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information or otherwise.

 

 

 

Investor Contact:

Sterling Bancorp, Inc.

Karen Knott

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(248) 359-6624

kzaborney@sterlingbank.com

 

 

 

Sterling Bancorp, Inc.            
Consolidated Financial Highlights (Unaudited)            
             
   At and for the Three Months Ended 
   September 30,   June 30,   September 30, 
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)  2024   2024   2023 
Net income (loss)  $(143)  $1,316   $314 
Income (loss) per share, diluted  $(0.00)  $0.03   $0.01 
Net interest income   $13,618   $14,395   $15,994 
Net interest margin    2.30%   2.44%   2.62%
Non-interest income  $379   $412   $384 
Non-interest expense  $15,610   $14,923   $17,702 
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses  $1,198,767   $1,236,687   $1,382,860 
Total deposits  $2,067,193   $2,013,465   $2,040,658 
Asset Quality               
Nonperforming loans  $13,214   $12,213   $6,182 
Allowance for credit losses to total loans   2.04%   2.18%   2.42%
Allowance for credit losses to total nonaccrual loans   189%   249%   681%
Nonaccrual loans to total loans   1.08%   0.87%   0.36%
Nonperforming loans to total loans   1.08%   0.97%   0.44%
Nonperforming loans to total assets   0.54%   0.51%   0.25%
Net charge offs (recoveries) to average loans during the period   0.00%   (0.03)%   0.00%
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses  $(2,338)  $(2,079)  $(1,942)
Net charge offs (recoveries)  $(10)  $(440)  $(1)
Performance Ratios               
Return on average assets   (0.02)%   0.22%   0.05%
Return on average shareholders' equity   (0.17)%   1.62%   0.39%
Efficiency ratio (1)   111.52%   100.78%   108.08%
Yield on average interest-earning assets   5.79%   5.75%   5.39%
Cost of average interest-bearing liabilities   4.08%   3.91%   3.24%
Net interest spread   1.71%   1.84%   2.15%
Leverage Capital Ratios(2)               
Consolidated   14.18%   14.26%   13.42%
Bank   13.72%   13.81%   12.93%

 

 

(1) Efficiency ratio is computed as the ratio of non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.

(2) Leverage capital ratio is Tier 1 (core) capital to average total assets. September 30, 2024 capital ratios are estimated.

 

 

 

Sterling Bancorp, Inc.                            
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)                    
                             
   September 30,   June 30,   %   December 31,   %   September 30,   % 
(dollars in thousands)  2024   2024   change   2023   change   2023   change 
Assets                                   
Cash and due from banks  $710,372   $599,774    18%  $577,967    23%  $563,622    26%
Interest-bearing time deposits with other banks   4,983    5,232    (5)%   5,226    (5)%   1,174    N/M 
Debt securities available for sale   436,409    441,930    (1)%   419,213    4%   398,302    10%
Equity securities   4,797    4,637    3%   4,703    2%   4,505    6%
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses of $24,970, $27,556, $29,404 and $34,267   1,198,767    1,236,687    (3)%   1,319,568    (9)%   1,382,860    (13)%
Accrued interest receivable   9,650    8,835    9%   8,509    13%   8,854    9%
Mortgage servicing rights, net   1,338    1,392    (4)%   1,542    (13)%   1,631    (18)%
Leasehold improvements and equipment, net   4,710    4,961    (5)%   5,430    (13)%   5,583    (16)%
Operating lease right-of-use assets   10,765    11,481    (6)%   11,454    (6)%   12,197    (12)%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   18,423    18,423    0%   18,923    (3)%   18,923    (3)%
Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost   9,187    9,139    1%   9,048    2%   9,001    2%
Company-owned life insurance   8,872    8,818    1%   8,711    2%   8,658    2%
Deferred tax asset, net   15,023    17,923    (16)%   16,959    (11)%   22,475    (33)%
Other assets   5,258    5,507    (5)%   8,750    (40)%   8,888    (41)%
Total assets  $2,438,554   $2,374,739    3%  $2,416,003    1%  $2,446,673    (0)%
                                    
Liabilities                                   
Noninterest-bearing deposits  $31,276   $32,167    (3)%  $35,245    (11)%  $40,780    (23)%
Interest-bearing deposits   2,035,917    1,981,298    3%   1,968,741    3%   1,999,878    2%
Total deposits   2,067,193    2,013,465    3%   2,003,986    3%   2,040,658    1%
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings           N/M    50,000    (100)%   50,000    (100)%
Subordinated notes, net           N/M        N/M        N/M 
Operating lease liabilities   11,753    12,504    (6)%   12,537    (6)%   13,317    (12)%
Other liabilities   24,999    19,900    26%   21,757    15%   26,595    (6)%
Total liabilities   2,103,945    2,045,869    3%   2,088,280    1%   2,130,570    (1)%
                                    
Shareholders’ Equity                                   
Preferred stock, authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding                            
Common stock, no par value, authorized shares 500,000,000; shares issued and outstanding 52,313,933, 52,371,509, 52,070,361 and 52,072,631   84,323    84,323    0%   84,323    0%   84,323    0%
Additional paid-in capital   18,210    17,592    4%   16,660    9%   15,882    15%
Retained earnings   242,940    243,083    (0)%   241,964    0%   236,901    3%
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (10,864)   (16,128)   33%   (15,224)   29%   (21,003)   48%
Total shareholders’ equity   334,609    328,870    2%   327,723    2%   316,103    6%
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $2,438,554   $2,374,739    3%  $2,416,003    1%  $2,446,673    (0)%

 

 

N/M - Not Meaningful

 

 

 

Sterling Bancorp, Inc.                         
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)           
             
   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)  September 30,
2024
   June 30,
2024
   %
change
   September 30,
2023
   %
change
   September 30,
2024
   September 30,
2023
   %
change
 
Interest income                                        
Interest and fees on loans   $20,506   $20,620    (1)%  $21,663    (5)%  $62,095   $65,715    (6)%
Interest and dividends on investment securities and restricted stock   4,993    4,758    5%   3,134    59%   13,769    8,256    67%
Interest on interest-bearing cash deposits   8,855    8,486    4%   8,081    10%   25,636    19,890    29%
Total interest income   34,354    33,864    1%   32,878    4%   101,500    93,861    8%
Interest expense                                        
Interest on deposits   20,736    19,350    7%   16,391    27%   58,186    39,537    47%
Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings       119    (100)%   250    (100)%   367    743    (51)%
Interest on Subordinated Notes           N/M    243    (100)%       3,727    (100)%
Total interest expense   20,736    19,469    7%   16,884    23%   58,553    44,007    33%
Net interest income   13,618    14,395    (5)%   15,994    (15)%   42,947    49,854    (14)%
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses   (2,338)   (2,079)   (12)%   (1,942)   (20)%   (4,376)   (4,170)   (5)%
Net interest income after provision for (recovery of) credit losses   15,956    16,474    (3)%   17,936    (11)%   47,323    54,024    (12)%
Non-interest income                                        
Service charges and fees   69    92    (25)%   97    (29)%   248    269    (8)%
Loss on sale of investment securities           N/M        N/M        (2)   100%
Gain on sale of loans held for sale           N/M        N/M        1,695    (100)%
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities   160    (19)   N/M    (137)   N/M    94    (137)   N/M 
Net servicing income   61    46    33%   107    (43)%   182    268    (32)%
Income earned on company-owned life insurance   84    84    0%   83    1%   251    244    3%
Other   5    209    (98)%   234    (98)%   215    236    (9)%
Total non-interest income   379    412    (8)%   384    (1)%   990    2,573    (62)%
Non-interest expense                                        
Salaries and employee benefits   8,540    8,196    4%   8,753    (2)%   25,196    27,437    (8)%
Occupancy and equipment   2,019    2,005    1%   2,110    (4)%   6,108    6,273    (3)%
Professional fees   3,005    2,147    40%   4,242    (29)%   7,334    10,984    (33)%
FDIC insurance   260    262    (1)%   274    (5)%   784    794    (1)%
Data processing   715    742    (4)%   745    (4)%   2,190    2,237    (2)%
Other   1,071    1,571    (32)%   1,578    (32)%   4,313    5,155    (16)%
Total non-interest expense   15,610    14,923    5%   17,702    (12)%   45,925    52,880    (13)%
Income before income taxes   725    1,963    (63)%   618    17%   2,388    3,717    (36)%
Income tax expense   868    647    34%   304    N/M    1,412    1,367    3%
Net income (loss)  $(143)  $1,316    N/M   $314    N/M   $976   $2,350    (58)%
                                         
Income (loss) per share, basic and diluted  $(0.00)  $0.03        $0.01        $0.02   $0.05      
Weighted average common shares outstanding:                                        
Basic   51,059,012    50,920,703         50,699,967         50,941,371    50,606,566      
Diluted   51,059,012    51,349,764         51,069,683         51,344,908    50,749,879      

 

 

N/M - Not Meaningful

 

 

 

Sterling Bancorp, Inc.

Yield Analysis and Net Interest Income (Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   September 30, 2024   June 30, 2024   September 30, 2023 
(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)                                             
Residential real estate and other consumer  $936,941   $16,005    6.83%  $1,006,040   $17,007    6.76%  $1,174,075   $17,546    5.98%
Commercial real estate   296,632    4,160    5.61%   252,380    3,252    5.15%   228,939    2,953    5.16%
Construction   5,069    150    11.84%   4,997    130    10.41%   29,337    786    10.72%
Commercial and industrial   7,427    191    10.29%   10,855    231    8.51%   17,796    378    8.50%
Total loans   1,246,069    20,506    6.58%   1,274,272    20,620    6.47%   1,450,147    21,663    5.98%
Securities, includes restricted stock(2)   476,506    4,993    4.19%   464,404    4,758    4.10%   400,838    3,134    3.13%
Other interest-earning assets   650,089    8,855    5.45%   618,846    8,486    5.49%   589,267    8,081    5.49%
Total interest-earning assets   2,372,664    34,354    5.79%   2,357,522    33,864    5.75%   2,440,252    32,878    5.39%
Noninterest-earning assets                                             
Cash and due from banks   7,038              3,391              4,780           
Other assets   29,906              29,717              29,535           
Total assets  $2,409,608             $2,390,630             $2,474,567           
Interest-bearing liabilities                                             
Money market, savings and NOW  $1,077,346   $10,265    3.78%  $1,062,347   $9,827    3.71%  $1,099,070   $8,930    3.22%
Time deposits   938,514    10,471    4.43%   911,466    9,523    4.19%   907,466    7,461    3.26%
Total interest-bearing deposits   2,015,860    20,736    4.08%   1,973,813    19,350    3.93%   2,006,536    16,391    3.24%
FHLB borrowings           0.00%   24,176    119    1.95%   50,000    250    1.96%
Subordinated notes, net           0.00%           0.00%   9,218    243    10.32%
Total borrowings           0.00%   24,176    119    1.95%   59,218    493    3.26%
Total interest-bearing liabilities   2,015,860    20,736    4.08%   1,997,989    19,469    3.91%   2,065,754    16,884    3.24%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities                                             
Demand deposits   31,507              31,930              42,355           
Other liabilities   33,719              33,361              48,640           
Shareholders' equity   328,522              327,350              317,818           
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $2,409,608             $2,390,630             $2,474,567           
Net interest income and spread(2)       $13,618    1.71%       $14,395    1.84%       $15,994    2.15%
Net interest margin(2)             2.30%             2.44%             2.62%

 

 

(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 equivalence adjustments. 

 

   Nine Months Ended                         
   September 30, 2024   September 30, 2023                         
   Average       Average   Average       Average                         
(dollars in thousands)  Balance   Interest   Yield/Rate   Balance   Interest   Yield/Rate                         
Interest-earning assets                                                      
Loans(1)                                                      
Residential real estate and other consumer  $1,002,156   $50,209    6.68%  $1,272,056   $54,310    5.69%                        
Commercial real estate   265,260    10,625    5.34%   225,919    8,336    4.92%                        
Construction   5,768    522    12.07%   34,153    2,640    10.31%                        
Commercial and industrial   11,110    739    8.87%   7,204    429    7.94%                        
Total loans   1,284,294    62,095    6.45%   1,539,332    65,715    5.69%                        
Securities, includes restricted stock(2)   459,603    13,769    3.99%   380,886    8,256    2.89%                        
Other interest-earning assets   623,672    25,636    5.48%   514,957    19,890    5.15%                        
Total interest-earning assets   2,367,569    101,500    5.72%   2,435,175    93,861    5.14%                        
Noninterest-earning assets                                                      
Cash and due from banks   5,032              4,497                                   
Other assets   29,713              28,085                                   
Total assets  $2,402,314             $2,467,757                                   
Interest-bearing liabilities                                                      
Money market, savings and NOW  $1,071,565   $29,747    3.70%  $1,027,336   $19,814    2.58%                        
Time deposits   911,464    28,439    4.16%   926,122    19,723    2.85%                        
Total interest-bearing deposits   1,983,029    58,186    3.91%   1,953,458    39,537    2.71%                        
FHLB borrowings   24,635    367    1.98%   50,000    743    1.99%                        
Subordinated notes, net           0.00%   46,370    3,727    10.60%                        
Total borrowings   24,635    367    1.96%   96,370    4,470    6.12%                        
Total interest-bearing liabilities   2,007,664    58,553    3.89%   2,049,828    44,007    2.87%                        
Noninterest-bearing liabilities                                                      
Demand deposits   32,923              45,519                                   
Other liabilities   34,000              57,427                                   
Shareholders' equity   327,727              314,983                                   
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $2,402,314             $2,467,757                                   
Net interest income and spread(2)       $42,947    1.83%       $49,854    2.27%                        
Net interest margin(2)             2.42%             2.73%                        

 

 

(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 equivalence adjustments.

 

 

 

Sterling Bancorp, Inc.                         
Loan Composition (Unaudited)                         
                             
   September 30,   June 30,   %   December 31,   %   September 30,   % 
(dollars in thousands)  2024   2024   change   2023   change   2023   change 
Residential real estate  $904,438   $972,326    (7)%  $1,085,776    (17)%  $1,139,205    (21)%
Commercial real estate   306,927    277,273    11%   236,982    30%   237,812    29%
Construction   5,212    5,050    3%   10,381    (50)%   22,292    (77)%
Commercial and industrial   7,158    9,593    (25)%   15,832    (55)%   17,809    (60)%
Other consumer   2    1    100%   1    100%   9    (78)%
Total loans held for investment   1,223,737    1,264,243    (3)%   1,348,972    (9)%   1,417,127    (14)%
Less: allowance for credit losses   (24,970)   (27,556)   (9)%   (29,404)   (15)%   (34,267)   (27)%
Loans, net  $1,198,767   $1,236,687    (3)%  $1,319,568    (9)%  $1,382,860    (13)%
                                         
Sterling Bancorp, Inc.                                        
Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans (Unaudited)                              
                                         
                           Three Months Ended 
                           September 30,   June 30,   December 31,   September 30, 
(dollars in thousands)                          2024   2024   2023   2023 
Balance at beginning of period                    $27,556   $29,257   $34,267   $36,153 
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses                   (2,596)   (2,141)   (4,927)   (1,887)
Charge offs                                        
Recoveries                           10    440    64    1 
Balance at end of period                          $24,970   $27,556   $29,404   $34,267 
                        
Sterling Bancorp, Inc.                       
Deposit Composition (Unaudited)                       
                             
   September 30,   June 30,   %   December 31,   %   September 30,   % 
(dollars in thousands)  2024   2024   change   2023   change   2023   change 
Noninterest-bearing deposits  $31,276   $32,167    (3)%  $35,245    (11)%  $40,780    (23)%
Money Market, Savings and NOW   1,063,746    1,076,079    (1)%   1,095,521    (3)%   1,127,735    (6)%
Time deposits   972,171    905,219    7%   873,220    11%   872,143    11%
Total deposits  $2,067,193   $2,013,465    3%  $2,003,986    3%  $2,040,658    1%

 

 

 

Sterling Bancorp, Inc.                
Credit Quality Data (Unaudited)                
                 
   At and for the Three Months Ended 
   September 30,   June 30,   December 31,   September 30, 
(dollars in thousands)  2024   2024   2023   2023 
Nonaccrual loans(1)                    
Residential real estate  $13,187   $11,049   $8,942   $5,035 
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest   27    1,164    31    1,147 
Nonperforming loans  $13,214   $12,213   $8,973   $6,182 
Total loans (1)  $1,223,737   $1,264,243   $1,348,972   $1,417,127 
Total assets  $2,438,554   $2,374,739   $2,416,003   $2,446,673 
Allowance for credit losses to total loans   2.04%   2.18%   2.18%   2.42%
Allowance for credit losses to total nonaccrual loans   189%   249%   329%   681%
Nonaccrual loans to total loans   1.08%   0.87%   0.66%   0.36%
Nonperforming loans to total loans   1.08%   0.97%   0.67%   0.44%
Nonperforming loans to total assets   0.54%   0.51%   0.37%   0.25%
Net charge offs (recoveries) to average loans during the period   0.00%   (0.03)%   0.00%   0.00%

 

 

(1) Loans are classified as held for investment and are presented before the allowance for credit losses.