Bridgewater Bancshares and Colony Bankcorp Report Second Quarter 2024 Results

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Net Income of $8.1 Million, $0.26 Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BWB) (the Company), the parent company of Bridgewater Bank (the Bank), today announced net income of $8.1 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $7.8 million for the first quarter of 2024, and $9.8 million for the second quarter of 2023. Earnings per diluted common share were $0.26 for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $0.24 for the first quarter of 2024, and $0.31 for the second quarter of 2023. "Bridgewater saw positive profitability momentum during the second quarter as total revenue and net interest income both increased for the first time since the third quarter of 2022," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jerry Baack. "We were pleased to see net interest margin hold steady as loan portfolio repricing increased. Meanwhile, the pace of balance sheet growth year-to-date remained on track with expectations, despite more moderated growth in the second quarter. "Asset quality was superb once again as our Twin Cities-focused commercial real estate and multifamily portfolios continued to perform well despite a challenging environment. In addition, our unique corporate culture and responsive service model continued to shine as Bridgewater was recognized as a top workplace by the Star Tribune. Our ongoing focus on executing on our business model, serving our clients, and driving shareholder value over time, have now resulted in 30 consecutive quarters of tangible book value per share growth." Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) for the second quarter of 2024 was 2.24%, stable with 2.24% in the first quarter of 2024, and a 16 basis point decline from 2.40% in the second quarter of 2023. Core net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis), a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes the impact of loan fees, was 2.17% for the second quarter of 2024, a one basis point decline from 2.18% in the first quarter of 2024, and a 14 basis point decline from 2.31% in the second quarter of 2023. Net interest income was $25.0 million for the second quarter of 2024, an increase of $365,000 from $24.6 million in the first quarter of 2024, and a decrease of $876,000 from $25.9 million in the second quarter of 2023. Interest income was $60.9 million for the second quarter of 2024, an increase of $2.2 million from $58.7 million in the first quarter of 2024, and an increase of $5.9 million from $55.0 million in the second quarter of 2023. A summary of interest and fees recognized on loans for the periods indicated is as follows: Interest expense was $35.9 million for the second quarter of 2024, an increase of $1.8 million from $34.0 million in the first quarter of 2024, and an increase of $6.8 million from $29.1 million in the second quarter of 2023. Interest expense on deposits was $31.6 million for the second quarter of 2024, an increase of $1.4 million from $30.2 million in the first quarter of 2024, and an increase of $8.6 million from $23.0 million in the second quarter of 2023. Provision for Credit Losses The provision for credit losses on loans was $600,000 for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $850,000 for the first quarter of 2024 and $550,000 for the second quarter of 2023. There was no provision for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures for the second quarter of 2024, compared to a negative provision of $100,000 for the first quarter of 2024 and a negative provision of $500,000 for the second quarter of 2023. Noninterest Income Noninterest income was $1.8 million for the second quarter of 2024, an increase of $213,000 from $1.6 million for the first quarter of 2024 and an increase of $348,000 from $1.4 million for the second quarter of 2023. Noninterest Expense Noninterest expense was $15.5 million for the second quarter of 2024, an increase of $350,000 from $15.2 million for the first quarter of 2024 and an increase of $1.3 million from $14.3 million for the second quarter of 2023. Income Taxes The effective combined federal and state income tax rate for the second quarter of 2024 was 23.6%, a slight increase from 23.5% for the first quarter of 2024 and an increase from 24.3% for the second quarter of 2023. Total gross loans at June 30, 2024 were $3.80 billion, an increase of $16.2 million, or 1.7% annualized, over total gross loans of $3.78 billion at March 31, 2024, and an increase of $64.2 million, or 1.7%, over total gross loans of $3.74 billion at June 30, 2023. Deposits Total deposits at June 30, 2024 were $3.81 billion, an increase of $487,000, over total deposits of $3.81 billion at March 31, 2024, and an increase of $229.8 million, or 6.4%, over total deposits of $3.58 billion at June 30, 2023. Liquidity Total on- and off-balance sheet liquidity was $2.22 billion as of June 30, 2024, compared to $2.25 billion at March 31, 2024 and $1.96 billion at June 30, 2023. Asset Quality Overall asset quality remained superb due to the Company's measured risk selection, consistent underwriting standards, active credit oversight, and experienced lending and credit teams. Capital Total shareholders' equity at June 30, 2024 was $439.2 million, an increase of $5.6 million, or 1.3%, compared to total shareholders' equity of $433.6 million at March 31, 2024, and an increase of $30.1 million, or 7.4%, over total shareholders' equity of $409.1 million at June 30, 2023. Tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $13.53 as of June 30, 2024, an increase of 2.4% from $13.20 as of March 31, 2024, and an increase of 11.4% from $12.15 as of June 30, 2023. During the second quarter of 2024, the Company repurchased 252,707 shares of its common stock. Shares were repurchased at a weighted average price of $11.48 per share, for a total of $2.9 million. Today, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 5.875% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (Series A Preferred Stock). The quarterly cash dividend of $36.72 per share, equivalent to $0.3672 per depositary share, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series A Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: BWBBP), is payable on September 3, 2024 to shareholders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on August 15, 2024. Conference Call and Webcast The Company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 844-481-2913 and requesting to join the Bridgewater Bancshares earnings call. To listen to a replay of the conference call via phone, please dial 877-344-7529 and enter access code 3041856. The replay will be available through August 1, 2024. The conference call will also be available via a live webcast on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, investors.bridgewaterbankmn.com, and archived for replay. About the Company Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BWB) is a St. Louis Park, Minnesota-based financial holding company. Bridgewater's banking subsidiary, Bridgewater Bank, is a premier, full-service Twin Cities bank dedicated to serving the diverse needs of commercial real estate investors, entrepreneurs, business clients and successful individuals. By pairing a range of deposit, lending, and treasury management solutions with a responsive service model, Bridgewater has seen continuous growth and profitability. With total assets of $4.7 billion and seven branches as of June 30, 2024, Bridgewater is considered one of the largest locally led banks in the State of Minnesota, and has received numerous awards for its growth, banking services, and esteemed corporate culture. Use of Non-GAAP financial measures In addition to the results presented in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Company routinely supplements its evaluation with an analysis of certain non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to the related GAAP measures, provide meaningful information to investors to help them understand the Company's operating performance and trends, and to facilitate comparisons with the performance of peers. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP disclosures used in this earnings release to the comparable GAAP measures are provided in the accompanying tables. 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Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: interest rate risk, including the effects of sustained high interest rates; fluctuations in the values of the securities held in our securities portfolio, including as the result of changes in interest rates; business and economic conditions generally and in the financial services industry, nationally and within our market area, including high rates of inflation and possible recession; the effects of developments and events in the financial services industry, including the large-scale deposit withdrawals over a short period of time that resulted in recent bank failures; loan concentrations in our portfolio; the overall health of the local and national real estate market; our ability to successfully manage credit risk; our ability to maintain an adequate level of allowance for credit losses on loans; new or revised accounting standards; the concentration of large loans to certain borrowers; the concentration of large deposits from certain clients, who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits; our ability to successfully manage liquidity risk, which may increase our dependence on non-core funding sources such as brokered deposits, and negatively impact our cost of funds; our ability to raise additional capital to implement our business plan; our ability to implement our growth strategy and manage costs effectively; the composition of our senior leadership team and our ability to attract and retain key personnel; talent and labor shortages and high rates of employee turnover; the occurrence of fraudulent activity, breaches or failures of our or our third-party vendors' information security controls or cybersecurity-related incidents, including as a result of sophisticated attacks using artificial intelligence and similar tools; interruptions involving our information technology and telecommunications systems or third-party servicers; competition in the financial services industry, including from nonbank competitors such as credit unions and "fintech" companies; the effectiveness of our risk management framework; the commencement and outcome of litigation and other legal proceedings and regulatory actions against us; the impact of recent and future legislative and regulatory changes, including in response to the recent bank failures; risks related to climate change and the negative impact it may have on our customers and their businesses; the imposition of other governmental policies impacting the value of products produced by our commercial borrowers; severe weather, natural disasters, wide spread disease or pandemics, acts of war or terrorism or other adverse external events, including the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Russian invasion of Ukraine; potential impairment to the goodwill the Company recorded in connection with our past acquisition; changes to U.S. or state tax laws, regulations and guidance; potential changes in federal policy and at regulatory agencies as a result of the upcoming 2024 presidential election; and any other risks described in the "Risk Factors" sections of reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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Colony Bankcorp Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBAN) ("Colony" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2024. Financial highlights are shown below. Financial Highlights: The Company also announced that on July 24, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.1125 per share, to be paid on its common stock on August 21, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 7, 2024. The Company had 17,538,611 shares of its common stock outstanding as of July 23, 2024. "We are excited to announce our improved operating results in the second quarter as we continue to see the impacts of our team's progress toward our strategic goals. Our ongoing efforts of improving noninterest income by diversifying revenue streams through our complementary lines of business, creating efficiency alongside expense discipline, and enhancing the banking experience to better serve our customers have allowed us to continue down the path of strengthening our financial performance," said Heath Fountain, Chief Executive Officer. "Our credit quality remains solid, with both classified and criticized loans decreasing from the prior quarter and total nonperforming loans declining from the end of last year. Furthermore, our past dues at the end of the quarter were at remarkably low levels which we believe demonstrates the strength of our borrowers and quality of our credit underwriting." "Historically, we've seen some seasonality in deposits during the second quarter as our customers manage their cash flow needs and we saw some of that seasonality this quarter. However, we remain confident in the underlying strength of our deposit base and anticipate a return to growth in the coming quarters. While we did experience a decline in our net interest margin, the decrease was less pronounced than expected. The resilience in our margin performance highlights the effectiveness of our strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing our balance sheet and managing interest rate risks." "We are proud of what we have achieved this quarter and look forward to ongoing improvement as we strive for even greater success." Second Quarter and June 30, 2024 Year to Date Results of Operations The Company will host an earnings conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 25, 2024, to discuss the recent results and answer appropriate questions. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 800-267-6316 and using the Conference ID: COLONY2Q. A replay of the call will be available until Thursday, August 1, 2024. To listen to the replay, dial 800-938-2796. About Colony Bankcorp Colony Bankcorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Colony Bank. Founded in Fitzgerald, Georgia in 1975, Colony operates locations throughout Georgia and has expanded to serve Birmingham, Alabama, as well as Tallahassee and the Florida Panhandle. At Colony Bank, we offer a range of banking solutions for personal and business customers. In addition to traditional banking services, Colony provides specialized solutions including mortgage, government guaranteed lending, consumer insurance, wealth management, and merchant services. Colony's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "CBAN." For more information, please visit www.colony.bank. You can also follow the Company on social media. 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Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the impact of current and economic conditions, particularly those affecting the financial services industry, including the effects of declines in the real estate market, high unemployment rates, inflationary pressures, elevated interest rates (including the impact of prolonged elevated interest rates on our financial projections and models) and slowdowns in economic growth, as well as the financial stress on borrowers as a result of the foregoing; the risk of potential reductions in benchmark interest rates and the resulting impacts on net interest income; potential impacts of adverse developments in the banking industry highlighted by high-profile bank failures, including impacts on customer confidence, deposit outflows, liquidity and the regulatory response thereto; risks arising from media coverage of the banking industry; risks arising from perceived instability in the banking sector; the risks of changes in interest rates and their effects on the level, cost, and composition of, and competition for, deposits, loan demand and timing of payments, the values of loan collateral, securities, and interest sensitive assets and liabilities; the ability to attract new or retain existing deposits, to retain or grow loans or additional interest and fee income, or to control noninterest expense; the effect of pricing pressures on the Company's net interest margin; the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of reserves for possible credit losses, fair value for loans and other real estate owned; changes in real estate values; the Company's ability to implement its various strategic and growth initiatives; increased competition in the financial services industry, particularly from regional and national institutions, as well as from fintech companies; economic conditions, either nationally or locally, in areas in which the Company conducts operations being less favorable than expected; changes in the prices, values and sales volumes of residential and commercial real estate; developments in our mortgage banking business, including loan modifications, general demand, and the effects of judicial or regulatory requirements or guidance; legislation or regulatory changes which adversely affect the ability of the consolidated Company to conduct business combinations or new operations; adverse results from current or future litigation, regulatory examinations or other legal and/or regulatory actions, including as a result of the Company's participation in and execution of government programs; significant turbulence or a disruption in the capital or financial markets and the effect of a fall in the stock market prices on our investment securities; the effects of war or other conflicts including the impacts related to or resulting from Russia's military action in Ukraine or the conflict in Israel and surrounding areas; general risks related to the Company's merger and acquisition activity, including risks associated with the Company's pursuit of future acquisitions; the impact of generative artificial intelligence; fraud or misconduct by internal or external actors, and system failures, cybersecurity threats or security breaches and the cost of defending against them; a deterioration of the credit rating for U.S. long-term sovereign debt, actions that the U.S. government may take to avoid exceeding the debt ceiling, and uncertainties surrounding debt ceiling and the federal budget; a potential U.S. federal government shutdown and the resulting impacts; and general competitive, economic, political and market conditions or other unexpected factors or events. 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These forward-looking statements are based upon information presently known to the Company's management and are inherently subjective, uncertain and subject to change due to any number of risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the risks and other factors set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, under the captions "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors," and in the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Explanation of Certain Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Measures The measures entitled operating noninterest income, operating noninterest expense, operating net income, adjusted earnings per diluted share, operating return on average assets, operating return on average equity, tangible book value per common share, tangible equity to tangible assets, operating efficiency ratio, operating net noninterest expense to average assets and pre-provision net revenue are not measures recognized under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and therefore are considered non-GAAP financial measures. The most comparable GAAP measures are noninterest income, noninterest expense, net income, diluted earnings per share, return on average assets, return on average equity, book value per common share, total equity to total assets, efficiency ratio, net noninterest expense to average assets and net interest income before provision for credit losses, respectively. Operating noninterest income excludes gain on sale of bank premises and loss on sales of securities. Operating noninterest expense excludes acquisition-related expenses and severance costs. Operating net income, operating return on average assets, operating return on average equity and operating efficiency ratio all exclude acquisition-related expenses, severance costs, gain on sale of bank premises and loss on sales of securities from net income, return on average assets, return on average equity and efficiency ratio, respectively. Operating net noninterest expense to average assets ratio excludes from net noninterest expense, severance costs, acquisition-related expenses, gain on sale of bank premises and loss on sales of securities. Acquisition-related expenses includes fees associated with acquisitions and vendor contract buyouts. Severance costs includes costs associated with termination and retirement of employees. Adjusted earnings per diluted share includes the adjustments to operating net income. Tangible book value per common share and tangible equity to tangible assets exclude goodwill and other intangibles from book value per common share and total equity to total assets, respectively. Pre-provision net revenue is calculated by adding noninterest income to net interest income before provision for credit losses, and subtracting noninterest expense. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in its analysis of the Company's performance and believes these presentations provide useful supplemental information, and a clearer understanding of the Company's performance, and if not provided would be requested by the investor community. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures enhance investors' understanding of the Company's business and performance. These measures are also useful in understanding performance trends and facilitate comparisons with the performance of other financial institutions. The limitations associated with operating measures are the risk that persons might disagree as to the appropriateness of items comprising these measures and that different companies might calculate these measures differently. These disclosures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP. The computations of operating noninterest income, operating noninterest expense, operating net income, adjusted earnings per diluted share, operating return on average assets, operating return on average equity, tangible book value per common share, tangible equity to tangible assets, operating efficiency ratio, operating net noninterest expense to average assets and pre-provision net revenue and the reconciliation of these measures to noninterest income, noninterest expense, net income, diluted earnings per share, return on average assets, return on average equity, book value per common share, total equity to total assets, efficiency ratio, net noninterest expense to average assets and net interest income before provision for credit losses are set forth in the table below.