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AmeriServ Financial(ASRV) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2024-10-22 13:06
Financial Performance - Third quarter 2024 net income was $1,183,000, a 82.8% increase from $647,000 in the third quarter of 2023, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.07 compared to $0.04[1] - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net income was $2,712,000, representing a 33.3% increase from $1,975,000 in the same period of 2023, with diluted earnings per share rising from $0.12 to $0.16[1] - Net income for the nine months of 2024 was $2.712 million, with a return on average assets of 0.26%[19] - Net income for Q3 2024 was $1,183 thousand, recovering from a loss of $375 thousand in Q2 2024[23] - The company reported a net income of $1,183 million for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, compared to $1,904 million for the previous quarter, showing a decrease of about 37.8%[26] Loans and Deposits - Total average loans increased by $38.9 million, or 3.9%, in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 2023, and by $41.9 million, or 4.2%, for the nine months[3] - Total deposits grew by $31.0 million, or 2.7%, since December 31, 2023, reflecting customer loyalty and confidence in the company[6] Income and Expenses - Total interest income increased by $4.6 million, or 10.1%, for the nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, driven by higher average total loans outstanding[5] - Total interest expense increased by $1.2 million, or 17.8%, for the third quarter of 2024, driven by higher deposit and borrowings interest expense[7] - Non-interest income decreased by $53,000, or 1.2%, in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year, primarily due to the absence of a $1.7 million gain recognized in the first quarter of 2023[11] - Wealth management fees improved by $205,000, or 7.2%, for the third quarter of 2024, reflecting strong performance and new business growth[11] - Total non-interest expense decreased by $374,000, or 3.1%, in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023[12] - Salaries and employee benefits expense decreased by $914,000, or 4.1%, for the nine months of 2024[12] - Total health care cost was $459,000, or 15.9%, lower compared to the previous year[12] Assets and Equity - Total assets were $1.4 billion, with shareholders' equity of $108.2 million as of September 30, 2024[15] - Book value per common share increased by $0.59, or 9.9%, since December 31, 2023[15] - Shareholders' equity increased to $108,182 thousand in Q3 2024, up from $103,661 thousand in Q2 2024[21] - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were $1,394,634 million, up from $1,391,089 million at the end of the previous quarter, indicating a growth of approximately 0.3%[25] - Total interest-earning assets increased to $1,291,645 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $1,290,668 million in the previous quarter, reflecting a slight growth of about 0.1%[25] Credit Losses and Provisions - The company recorded a $51,000 provision for credit losses recovery in the third quarter of 2024, a favorable change of $240,000 compared to a provision expense of $189,000 in the third quarter of 2023[9] - The allowance for credit losses on loans was $14,420 thousand in Q3 2024, a decrease from $14,611 thousand in Q2 2024[21] - The allowance for credit losses was $(15,182) million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $(15,406) million at the end of the previous quarter, indicating a decrease in provisions[25] Dividends and Returns - The Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share, representing a 4.01% annualized yield[16] - The tangible book value per share increased by 10.9% to $5.72 during the first nine months of 2024[1] Efficiency and Costs - The efficiency ratio improved to 89.49% for the nine months of 2024[19] - Activist related costs declined by approximately $400,000 in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023, totaling $1.5 million for the nine months of 2024[13] Historical Comparison - Net income for the year 2023 was $1,975,000, with a quarterly breakdown of $1,515,000 in Q1, a loss of $187,000 in Q2, and $647,000 in Q3[30] - Average tangible common equity for Q3 2023 was $89,256, resulting in a return on average tangible common equity of 2.88%[30] - Total shareholders' equity at the end of Q3 2023 was $101,326, with tangible common equity at $87,608[31] - The tangible common equity ratio for Q3 2023 was 6.50%[31] - Total assets as of Q3 2023 were $1,361,789,000, with tangible assets amounting to $1,348,071,000[31] - The company declared a common stock cash dividend of $516,000 in Q3 2023[30] - The tangible common equity ratio improved to 6.79% in Q3 2024, compared to 6.47% in Q2 2024[21]
AmeriServ Financial(ASRV) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2024-08-12 19:50
Capital Adequacy - As of June 30, 2024, the Company reported total capital of $148,840 thousand, representing a ratio of 12.77% to risk-weighted assets, exceeding the minimum required ratio of 8.00%[132] - The Company maintained common equity tier 1 capital of $107,551 thousand, with a ratio of 9.23% to risk-weighted assets, above the minimum requirement of 4.50%[132] - The tier 1 capital was also reported at $107,551 thousand, with a ratio of 9.23% to risk-weighted assets, surpassing the minimum requirement of 6.00%[132] - The Company is categorized as "well capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action as of June 30, 2024[131] Hedging Activities - The Company has entered into interest rate swaps with a total notional value of $70 million as of June 30, 2024, to hedge interest rate risk associated with floating-rate time deposit accounts[144] - During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recognized $199,000 in gains from cash flow hedges, resulting in a decrease in interest expense[147] - The maximum remaining length of time over which forecasted transactions are hedged is approximately two and a half years, with all hedge transactions terminating by December 2026[147] - The Company had $399,000 in gains from cash flow hedges during the six months ended June 30, 2024, leading to a decrease in interest expense[147] - The Company’s hedging policy permits a total maximum notional amount outstanding of $500 million for interest rate swaps, caps, and swaptions[150] Revenue Growth - Community banking segment revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $14,269,000, an increase from $13,671,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of 4.4%[153] - Wealth management segment revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $3,056,000, up from $2,792,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a growth of 9.5%[153] - Total net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $1,529,000, compared to $1,328,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting an increase of 15.1%[153] - The total revenue for the community banking segment for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $28,917,000, compared to $27,029,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a growth of 7.0%[153] Credit and Commitments - The company had outstanding commitments to extend credit of approximately $248.0 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $236.6 million as of December 31, 2023, showing an increase of 4.8%[154] - The allowance for credit losses related to unfunded commitments and standby letters of credit was $939,000 at June 30, 2024, slightly down from $940,000 at December 31, 2023[156] - The company recorded a provision for credit losses recovery on unfunded commitments of $3,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $17,000 for the same period in 2023[156] Pension and Benefits - The company recognized a settlement charge of $376,000 in connection with its defined benefit pension plan for the three months ended June 30, 2024, while no such charge was recognized in the same period of 2023[159] - The net periodic pension benefit for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $(118,000), compared to $(341,000) for the same period in 2023, indicating an improvement in pension costs[162] - The company implemented a soft freeze of its defined benefit pension plan, affecting non-union employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and union employees hired on or after January 1, 2014, to reduce future pension costs[160] Fair Value Measurements - As of June 30, 2024, individually evaluated loans using the collateral method had a carrying value of $3.6 million, reduced by a specific valuation allowance of $1.6 million, resulting in a net fair value of $2.0 million[170] - The fair value of other real estate owned and repossessed assets was reported at $1.8 million as of June 30, 2024, with a total of $1.8 million measured at Level 3[171] - The estimated fair value of investment securities held to maturity was $60.763 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to a carrying value of $66.446 million[177] - Loans, net of allowance for credit losses and unearned income, had a fair value of $952.143 million as of June 30, 2024, with a carrying value of $1,024.422 million[177] - Deposits with stated maturities had a carrying value of $327.566 million and a fair value of $326.983 million as of June 30, 2024[177] - The fair value of loans held for sale was $241,000 as of June 30, 2024, with a carrying value of $225,000[177] - The fair value of all other borrowings was $76.200 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to a carrying value of $77.618 million[177] - Fair values for financial instruments are primarily determined using independent third-party valuations, with approximately 90% of the company's assets and liabilities considered financial instruments[175] - Changes in assumptions or estimation methodologies may significantly affect the estimated fair values of the company's financial instruments[179] - The company had no individually evaluated loans using the collateral method carried at fair value as of December 31, 2023[170]
AMERISERV FINANCIAL, INC. ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY COMMON STOCK CASH DIVIDEND
Prnewswire· 2024-07-19 13:00
Group 1 - AmeriServ Financial, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share, payable on August 19, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 5, 2024 [1] - The cash dividend represents an annualized yield of 4.65% based on the closing stock price of $2.58 on July 17, 2024 [1] - For the first half of 2024, the company's dividend payout ratio was 66.7% [1] Group 2 - AmeriServ Financial, Inc. is the parent company of AmeriServ Financial Bank and AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services Company, operating in Johnstown, Pennsylvania [1] - The company provides full-service banking and wealth management services through sixteen community offices in southwestern Pennsylvania and Hagerstown, Maryland [1] - As of June 30, 2024, AmeriServ had total assets of $1.4 billion and a book value of $6.28 per common share [1]
AmeriServ Financial(ASRV) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2024-07-16 12:40
Financial Performance - AmeriServ Financial reported a net loss of $375,000, or $0.02 per diluted share for Q2 2024, compared to a net loss of $187,000, or $0.01 per diluted share in Q2 2023[1]. - For the first six months of 2024, net income increased by 15.1% to $1,529,000, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to $1,328,000, or $0.08 per diluted share in the same period of 2023[1]. - Net income for the first half of 2024 was $1.529 million, with a return on average assets of 0.22%[22]. - Net income for Q1 2024 was $1,904 thousand, a significant improvement from a net loss of $375 thousand in Q1 2023[29]. - Net income for the quarter was $1,904 thousand, compared to $1,515 thousand in the same quarter last year, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 25.7%[35]. - Year-to-date net income for 2024 stands at $1,328 million, with a loss of $187 million reported in the second quarter[40]. Income and Expenses - Total non-interest income for Q2 2024 increased by $510,000, or 13.2%, compared to Q2 2023, while it declined by $50,000, or 0.5%, for the first half of 2024[13]. - The company's net interest income decreased by $235,000, or 2.6%, in Q2 2024, and by $1.0 million, or 5.4%, for the first six months compared to the same periods in 2023[3]. - Total non-interest expense increased by $120,000, or 0.9%, in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023, and by $21,000, or 0.1%, in the first half of 2024 compared to the first half of 2023[14]. - Professional fees related to activist investor costs were $1.3 million in Q2 2024, down from $1.1 million in Q2 2023[15]. - Total non-interest income totaled $4,947 thousand in Q1 2024, a decrease from $5,507 thousand in Q1 2023, indicating a decline of 10.2%[29]. - Total non-interest expense was $11,864 thousand in Q1 2024, compared to $11,963 thousand in Q1 2023, showing a slight decrease of 0.8%[29]. Loans and Credit Losses - Total average loans increased by approximately $43.5 million, or 4.4%, in the first half of 2024, averaging $1.030 billion[4]. - The provision for credit losses in Q2 2024 was $434,000, compared to $43,000 in Q2 2023, indicating an increase in expense of $391,000[10]. - The allowance for loan credit losses at June 30, 2024, was $2.4 million, or 19.6%, higher than the allowance at June 30, 2023, reflecting a strengthening of reserves[12]. - The allowance for credit losses on loans increased to $15,053 thousand in Q4 2023 from $12,313 thousand in Q3 2023, a rise of 22.3%[26]. - Non-performing assets totaled $12.817 million as of June 30, 2024[25]. Assets and Equity - Total assets were $1.4 billion, with shareholders' equity of $103.7 million and a book value of $6.28 per common share as of June 30, 2024[17]. - Total assets reached $1,390,103 thousand, a slight increase from $1,346,794 thousand year-over-year, indicating a growth of about 3.2%[33]. - Total liabilities and shareholders' equity stood at $1,390,103 thousand, consistent with total assets, maintaining a balanced financial position[33]. - Shareholders' equity increased to $102,677 thousand from $104,913 thousand, reflecting a decrease of about 2.4% year-over-year[33]. - The tangible common equity ratio decreased to 6.44% in Q4 2023 from 6.50% in Q3 2023[26]. Dividends and Stock Repurchase - The Company repurchased 628,003 shares of common stock at a price of $2.38, which was accretive to shareholders[17]. - The company declared common stock cash dividends totaling $1,029 thousand during the quarter, consistent with prior periods[35]. Efficiency and Ratios - The efficiency ratio for Q2 2024 was 100.33, compared to 86.60 in Q1 2024[22]. - The return on average tangible common equity for the first quarter was 8.67%, a significant improvement from (1.70)% in the previous quarter[37]. - The return on average tangible common equity (annualized) was reported at 6.73%, reflecting a decrease of 0.82%[41]. Other Financial Metrics - Total deposits grew by $12.0 million, or 1.0%, since December 31, 2023, reflecting customer loyalty and confidence[7]. - Total interest expense increased by $1.9 million, or 32.3%, in Q2 2024, and by $4.3 million, or 39.7%, for the first six months compared to the same periods in 2023[8]. - Total health care cost was $422,000, or 22.0%, lower compared to last year due to effective negotiations with the health care provider[14]. - The market value per common share increased to $3.24 in Q4 2023 from $2.65 in Q3 2023, reflecting a growth of 22.3%[26]. - The market value adjustment for interest rate hedge showed a positive adjustment of $630 thousand, indicating effective risk management strategies[35].
AMERISERV FINANCIAL REPORTS EARNINGS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER AND FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2024
Prnewswire· 2024-07-16 12:00
Core Viewpoint - AmeriServ Financial, Inc. reported a net loss of $375,000 for Q2 2024, a decline from a net loss of $187,000 in Q2 2023, while net income for the first half of 2024 increased by 15.1% to $1,529,000 compared to the same period in 2023 [1][2]. Financial Performance - Q2 2024 net interest income decreased by $235,000 (2.6%) year-over-year, and for the first six months, it decreased by $1.0 million (5.4%) [2]. - The net interest margin for Q2 2024 was 2.74%, down 15 basis points from the previous year, but improved from Q4 2023 [2]. - Total non-interest income increased by $510,000 (13.2%) in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023, but declined slightly by $50,000 (0.5%) for the first half of 2024 [11]. Loan and Deposit Growth - Total average loans increased by approximately $43.5 million (4.4%) in both Q2 and the first six months of 2024 compared to 2023, with total loans averaging $1.030 billion [3]. - Total average deposits rose by $7.8 million (0.7%) in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reflecting strong customer loyalty [5]. Interest Expense and Margin - Total interest expense increased by $1.9 million (32.3%) in Q2 2024 and by $4.3 million (39.7%) for the first six months compared to the previous year [6]. - The average cost of total deposits was 2.18% in the first half of 2024, up 57 basis points from 1.61% in the same period of 2023 [7]. Credit Losses and Non-Performing Assets - The provision for credit losses was $434,000 in Q2 2024, up from $43,000 in Q2 2023, while the first half of 2024 saw a recovery of $123,000 compared to a provision of $1.2 million in the same period of 2023 [9]. - Non-performing assets increased from $12.2 million at March 31, 2024, to $12.8 million at June 30, 2024, representing 1.23% of total loans [10]. Shareholder Value and Capital Position - The book value per share increased by $0.22 (3.6%) to $6.28 as of June 30, 2024, largely due to the repurchase of shares from an activist investor [14]. - The company maintained strong capital ratios exceeding regulatory requirements as of June 30, 2024 [14].
AmeriServ Financial(ASRV) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-05-13 20:29
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 For the transition period from ____________ to_____________ Commission File Number 0-11204 AmeriServ Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania ...
AmeriServ Financial(ASRV) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2024-04-16 12:35
Exhibit 99.1 AMERISERV FINANCIAL REPORTS EARNINGS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2024 Net Income Up 25.7% Compared to First Quarter of 2023 JOHNSTOWN, PA - AmeriServ Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASRV) today reported first quarter 2024 net income of $1,904,000, or $0.11 per diluted common share. This earnings performance represented a $389,000, or 25.7%, increase over the first quarter of 2023 when net income totaled $1,515,000, or $0.09 per diluted common share. The following table details the Company's financial per ...
AMERISERV FINANCIAL REPORTS EARNINGS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2024
Prnewswire· 2024-04-16 12:00
Net Income Up 25.7% Compared to First Quarter of 2023 JOHNSTOWN, Pa., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AmeriServ Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASRV) today reported first quarter 2024 net income of $1,904,000, or $0.11 per diluted common share. This earnings performance represented a $389,000, or 25.7%, increase over the first quarter of 2023 when net income totaled $1,515,000, or $0.09 per diluted common share. The following table details the Company's financial performance for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 an ...
AmeriServ Financial(ASRV) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-03-27 21:19
Financial Performance - Net income for 2023 was a loss of $3,346 thousand, contrasting with a net income of $7,448 thousand in 2022, reflecting a decline of approximately 144.9%[249] - Total revenue for the company reached $990,766 thousand, an increase from $983,185 thousand, reflecting a growth of approximately 0.6%[425] - The total comprehensive income for 2023 was a loss of $802 thousand, an improvement from a loss of $8,560 thousand in 2022, indicating a positive trend[255] - The company reported a net loss of $3.346 million in 2023, compared to a net income of $7.448 million in 2022, representing a significant decline[324] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to $1,389,638 thousand in 2023 from $1,363,874 thousand in 2022, representing a growth of approximately 1.9%[247] - Total liabilities increased to $1,287,361 thousand in 2023 from $1,257,696 thousand in 2022, an increase of about 2.4%[247] - Total shareholders' equity decreased to $102,277 thousand in 2023 from $106,178 thousand in 2022, a reduction of about 3.4%[258] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2023 were $14,027 thousand, down from $22,962 thousand at the end of 2022, a decrease of about 38.5%[261] Income and Expenses - Net interest income after provision for credit losses decreased to $28,591 thousand in 2023 from $40,513 thousand in 2022, a decline of about 29.4%[249] - Total interest income rose to $60,860 thousand in 2023, up from $49,058 thousand in 2022, marking an increase of approximately 24.0%[249] - Non-interest income totaled $16,389 thousand in 2023, slightly down from $16,692 thousand in 2022, a decrease of about 1.8%[249] - The company made total interest payments of $21.771 million in 2023, an increase from $8.450 million in 2022[328] Credit Losses and Provisions - Provision for credit losses significantly increased to $7,429 thousand in 2023 compared to $50 thousand in 2022, indicating a substantial rise in credit risk management[249] - The allowance for credit losses rose to $15,053 thousand in 2023 from $10,743 thousand in 2022, an increase of approximately 40.0%[247] - The total allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2023, was $15.053 million, up from $10.743 million at December 31, 2022[397] - The company recorded a provision for credit losses of $6.6 million in 2023, a significant increase from $50,000 in 2022 and $1.1 million in 2021[392] Loan Portfolio and Charge-offs - The loan portfolio totaled $1,038,271,000 as of December 31, 2023, with significant segments including $89,147,000 in owner-occupied commercial real estate and $174,670,000 in residential mortgages[385] - Net loan charge-offs for 2023 were approximately $3.5 million, representing 0.35% of total average loans, compared to $1.7 million or 0.17% in 2022[392] - The total outstanding balance for commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) reached $450,744,000, with special mention loans at $11,015,000[419] - Total gross charge-offs for the current period amounted to $804,000, with a significant increase from previous periods[416] Investment Securities - The total investment securities available for sale amounted to $184.018 million, with a fair value of $165.711 million as of December 31, 2023[368] - The total investment securities held to maturity was $63.979 million, with a fair value of $58.621 million as of December 31, 2023[369] - The Company realized $5,000 in gross investment security gains and $927,000 in gross investment security losses for 2023, resulting in a net realized loss of $729,000 after an income tax benefit of $193,000[365] - The fair value of U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities was $93.075 million as of December 31, 2023, down from $104.820 million in the previous year[360] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - Cash dividends declared increased to $0.120 per share in 2023 from $0.115 per share in 2022, a rise of about 4.3%[252] - The company declared cash dividends of $2,058 thousand in 2023, compared to $1,967 thousand in 2022, marking an increase of approximately 4.6%[261] Non-Performing Assets - Non-performing assets increased from $5.2 million at December 31, 2022 to $12.4 million at December 31, 2023, primarily due to the transfer of a commercial real estate loan into non-accrual status[405] - Total non-performing assets included $12,167,000 as of December 31, 2023, with $9,140,000 classified as non-accrual loans[404] - The allowance for credit losses coverage ratio of non-performing assets was 121% as of December 31, 2023, compared to 207% as of December 31, 2022[406] Accounting Changes - The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 effective January 1, 2023, impacting the accounting for investment securities[277] - The adoption of ASU 2016-13 resulted in a $1.2 million increase to the allowance for credit losses on the loan portfolio and a $177,000 increase for unfunded commitments[348] - The company recorded a cumulative effect decrease to retained earnings of $1.2 million, net of tax, due to the adoption of ASU 2016-13[345]
AMERISERV FINANCIAL REPORTS EARNINGS FOR THE FULL YEAR OF 2023 AND ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY COMMON STOCK CASH DIVIDEND
Prnewswire· 2024-01-23 13:00
JOHNSTOWN, Pa., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AmeriServ Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASRV) reported a fourth quarter 2023 net loss of $5,321,000, or $0.31 per diluted common share. This compares to net income for the fourth quarter of 2022 of $947,000, or $0.06 per diluted common share. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company reported a net loss of $3,346,000, or $0.20 per diluted common share. This compares to net income of $7,448,000, or $0.43 per diluted common share, for the full year of 2022. The ...