Commercial National Financial Corporation Reports 1st Quarter 2024 Earnings
ITHACA, Mich., April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Commercial National Financial Corporation (Pink Sheets: CEFC) reported net income for the first quarter of 2024 of $1,161,000 or $0.29 per share compared to first quarter 2023 net income of $1,470,000 or $0.37 per share. Return on Equity (ROE) was 9.95% for the first quarter of 2024 compared to 14.40% for the first quarter of 2023. Net interest income for the first quarter of 2024 decreased by $199,000 or 4.2% compared to the respective 2023 period. While interest income increased by $539,000 due to higher yields on loans and other interest-earning assets, interest expense increased at a higher rate of $738,000, which resulted in slightly lower net interest margin and reduced income. The main contributing factors resulting in higher interest expense was an increase in the federal funds rate, along with a noticeable shift in customers moving from noninterest-bearing to interest-bearing checking and time deposit accounts. Noninterest income increased by $65,000 or 13.7% primarily due to higher interchange income and other miscellaneous income. Operating expenses increased by $324,000 or 9.9% mainly due to higher wages and benefit costs. Total assets were $591.7 million as of March 31, 2024 compared to $600.9 million as of March 2023. The decrease in assets was due to the repayment of wholesale borrowings and trust preferred debt, along with a 1.2% decrease in deposit balances. While total loans decreased by $8.8 million or 2.1%, loan quality remained strong with a non-performing assets ratio of 0.20%. Additionally, CEFC’s wholly owned subsidiary, Commercial Bank, remains significantly above “well capitalized” for regulatory purposes. We are also very pleased to announce that the construction of our new Grand Rapids office is nearing completion, with an anticipated opening date in early June of 2024. We continue to look for opportunities to expand our community bank and look forward to growing our loan and deposit base during 2024. Visit www.commercial-bank.com to view the latest news releases and other information about CEFC and Commercial Bank. Selected Financial Data (unaudited): Quarter Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Return on Equity (ROE) 9.95% 14.40%Return on Assets (ROA) 0.79% 0.98%Net Interest Margin 3.25% 3.28% March 31, 2024 2023 Non-Performing Assets Ratio 0.20% 0.13%Tier 1 Leverage Capital Ratio(1) 9.70% 9.04%Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio(1) 15.81% 15.06%Book Value Per Share$11.89 $10.66 Market Value Per Share$9.15 $10.75 (1) Ratios are for Commercial Bank Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited): Quarter Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Interest Income$6,615,474 $6,076,059 Interest Expense 2,123,427 1,385,415 Net Interest Income 4,492,047 4,690,644 Provision for loan losses 40,000 121,000 Non-interest income 537,092 472,504 Operating Expenses 3,595,018 3,270,792 Income before taxes 1,394,121 1,771,356 Income tax expense 232,990 301,300 Net Income$1,161,131 $1,470,056 Net Income per share — diluted$0.29 $0.37 Dividends declared$0.14 $0.14 Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited): March 31, 2024 2023 Assets Cash and cash equivalents$59,248,093 $45,031,302 Time deposits with other banks 1,992,000 4,482,000 Securities 84,835,301 98,252,929 Loans 414,380,652 423,195,140 Allowance for loan losses (3,609,455) (3,881,282)Loans, net 410,771,197 419,313,858 Premises and equipment, net 9,655,198 8,718,868 Other assets 25,205,622 25,101,915 Total Assets$591,707,411 $600,900,872 Liabilities Deposits$516,760,150$523,072,519FHLB borrowings 14,000,000 19,000,000 Trust preferred 10,310,000 13,403,000 Other liabilities 3,490,066 3,170,449 Total Liabilities 544,560,216 558,645,968 Equity Total Equity 47,147,195 42,254,904 Total Liabilities and Equity$591,707,411 $600,900,872 Contact:Benjamin Z. OgleCFO989-875-5562
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