Alerus (ALRS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.31 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.37 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.45 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -16.22%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.31 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.32, delivering a surprise of 3.23%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpa ...

Exhibit 99.1 ◾ Alan A. Villalon, Chief Financial Officer 952.417.3733 (Office) FOR RELEASE (07.24.2024) ALERUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 NET INCOME OF $6.2 MILLION MINNEAPOLIS, MN (July 24, 2024) – Alerus Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: ALRS), or the Company, reported net income of $6.2 million for the second quarter of 2024, or $0.31 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $6.4 million, or $0.32 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2024, and net income of $9 ...

Second Quarter Summary Net income of $1.0 million, down $0.4 million, from $1.4 million for second quarter of 2023Diluted earnings per share of $0.22, down $0.10, from $0.32 for second quarter of 2023Net interest income of $7.5 million, down $0.2 million, from $7.7 million for second quarter of 2023Gain on sales of loans of $0.6 million, up $0.3 million, from $0.3 million for second quarter of 2023Net interest margin of 2.70%, down 20 basis points, from 2.90% for second quarter of 2023Goodwill impairment of ...

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Core Viewpoint - Alerus Financial has agreed to acquire HMN Financial in an all-stock deal valued at $116.4 million, marking its 26th acquisition since 2000, with expectations for closure in Q4 2024 [1][2]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition will see HMN Financial shareholders receive 1.25 shares of Alerus Financial for each share they own [2]. - HMN Financial, through its subsidiary Home Federal Savings Bank, operates 12 branches in Minnesota and additional branches in Iowa and Wisconsin, with total assets of $1.2 billion as of March 31, 2024 [2]. - Post-acquisition, the combined entity will have nearly $5.5 billion in total assets, $3.7 billion in loans, and $4.3 billion in deposits, operating through 29 locations across the Midwest and Arizona [2]. Group 2: Financial Impact - The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to Alerus Financial's 2025 earnings by 45%, excluding one-time expenses [3]. - The deal will yield 30% cost savings on HMN Financial's non-interest expenses, with one-time pre-tax charges of $21.7 million anticipated [3]. Group 3: Strategic Implications - This acquisition aligns with Alerus Financial's strategy of combining organic growth with inorganic expansion, diversifying its loan portfolio and enhancing market share in Rochester and other Minnesota markets [4]. - Over the past year, Alerus Financial's shares have increased by 34.7%, outperforming the industry average of 24.4% [4].

Core Viewpoint - Alerus Financial Corporation has signed a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger to acquire HMN Financial, Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $116.4 million, aiming to enhance its business segments and expand its market presence [1][2][4]. Company Overview - Alerus Financial Corporation is a commercial wealth bank and national retirement services provider with corporate offices in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and the Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota metropolitan area [6][7]. - HMN Financial, Inc. is a savings and loan holding company headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, operating Home Federal Savings Bank with 12 branches in Minnesota and additional locations in Iowa and Wisconsin [8]. Merger Details - The merger will result in HMNF merging with Alerus, and Home Federal merging with Alerus' wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Alerus Financial, National Association [1][2]. - Upon completion, the combined company will have approximately $5.5 billion in total assets, $3.7 billion in total loans, and $4.3 billion in total deposits, with assets under administration and management of approximately $43.1 billion [2]. - Stockholders of HMNF will receive 1.25 shares of Alerus common stock for each share of HMNF common stock they own, with the transaction expected to be immediately accretive to Alerus' estimated earnings [3][4]. Strategic Rationale - The merger is part of Alerus' long-term plan to expand its business segments, including banking, wealth services, and retirement and benefits plans [2]. - Alerus aims to leverage Home Federal's core deposit franchise and client relationships to enhance service offerings and community engagement [3]. Financial Advisors - Raymond James & Associates, Inc. served as financial advisor to Alerus, while D.A. Davidson & Co. served as financial advisor to HMNF [4].

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 001-39036 ALERUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 45-0375407 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or ...

Alerus Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:ALRS) Q1 2024 Results Conference Call April 25, 2024 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Katie Lorenson - President and CEO Al Villalon - Chief Financial Officer Karin Taylor - Chief Risk Management Officer Jim Collins - Chief Banking and Revenue Officer Conference Call Participants Brendan Nosal - Hovde Group Jeff Rulis - D.A Davidson David Feaster - Raymond James Nathan Race - Piper Sandler Damon DelMonte - KBW Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to the Alerus Financial ...

1Q 2024 INVESTOR PRESENTATION NASDAQ: ALRS Forward-LookingStatements DISCLAIMERS Thispresentationcontains“forward-lookingstatements”withinthemeaningofthesafeharborprovisionsoftheU.S.PrivateSecuritiesLitigationReformActof1995.Forward-lookingstatements include,withoutlimitation,statementsconcerningplans,estimates,calculations,forecastsandprojectionswithrespecttotheanticipatedfutureperformanceofAlerusFinancialCorporation.These statementsareoften,butnotalways,identifiedbywordssuchas“may”,“might”,“should”,“could ...

Core Insights - Alerus reported revenue of $47.54 million for Q1 2024, a year-over-year decline of 2.8%, with EPS of $0.32 compared to $0.40 a year ago [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.30%, while the EPS surprised by 3.23% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Net charge-offs/(recoveries) to average loans was 0%, better than the estimated 0.1% [2] - Efficiency ratio stood at 78.9%, compared to the estimated 79.6% [2] - Net interest margin (tax-equivalent) was 2.4%, slightly below the estimated 2.5% [2] - Average balance of total interest-earning assets was $3.92 billion, exceeding the estimated $3.74 billion [2] - Tax-equivalent net interest income was $22.12 million, lower than the estimated $22.63 million [2] - Total noninterest income reached $25.32 million, surpassing the estimated $24.95 million [2] - Net interest income was $22.22 million, compared to the estimated $22.42 million [2] Stock Performance - Alerus shares returned -0.7% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite declined by -3% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market [3]