Core Viewpoint - BankFinancial (BFIN) has received an upgrade to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a positive trend in earnings estimates which is a significant factor influencing stock prices [1][2]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Impact - The Zacks rating system is based on changes in earnings estimates, which are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements [3][5]. - Institutional investors utilize earnings estimates to determine the fair value of stocks, leading to buying or selling actions that affect stock prices [3]. Company Performance and Outlook - The upgrade for BankFinancial reflects an improvement in its underlying business, with rising earnings estimates expected to drive the stock price higher [4]. - For the fiscal year ending December 2025, BankFinancial is projected to earn $0.76 per share, representing a 130.3% increase from the previous year [7]. Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system classifies stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with a strong historical performance, particularly for Zacks Rank 1 stocks which have averaged a +25% annual return since 1988 [6]. - BankFinancial's upgrade to Zacks Rank 2 places it in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks, indicating a strong potential for market-beating returns in the near term [9].

Financial Performance - The company reported net income of $2.1 million, or $0.17 per common share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025[86]. - Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $2.1 million, compared to $1.7 million for the same period in 2024, with earnings per share increasing to $0.17 from $0.14[110]. - The effective tax rate decreased to 17.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to 22.6% for the same period in 2024[124]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to $1.442 billion, total loans decreased to $841.1 million, and total deposits rose to $1.233 billion as of March 31, 2025[86]. - Total assets increased by $7.3 million, or 0.5%, to $1.442 billion at March 31, 2025, from $1.435 billion at December 31, 2024[105]. - Total liabilities increased by $6.2 million, or 0.5%, to $1.285 billion at March 31, 2025, driven by an increase in total deposits[108]. Income and Expenses - Net interest income decreased by $182,000 primarily due to declines in healthcare finance lines of credit, while the net interest margin remained stable at 3.50%[87]. - Noninterest income increased by $64,000, driven by higher trust department income and deposit service charges[88]. - Noninterest expense decreased by $287,000 due to reductions in base compensation and payroll taxes[89]. - Total noninterest expense decreased by $854,000, or 7.3%, to $10.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $11.8 million for the same period in 2024[122]. Deposits - Total deposits increased by $15.4 million, with core deposits representing 81% of total deposits as of March 31, 2025[96]. - Total deposits increased by $15.4 million, or 1.3%, to $1.233 billion at March 31, 2025, with interest-bearing NOW accounts rising by $11.8 million, or 4.3%[108]. Credit Quality - The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets improved to 1.23% as of March 31, 2025, with expectations of a $5.6 million cash settlement in the second quarter[94]. - Nonperforming assets decreased by $574,000 to $17.8 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $18.3 million at December 31, 2024[128]. - The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets was 1.23% as of March 31, 2025, down from 1.28% as of December 31, 2024[128]. - The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans was 44.35% at March 31, 2025, compared to 44.71% at December 31, 2024[120]. - The recovery of credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $261,000, compared to a provision for credit losses of $61,000 recorded for the same period in 2024[119]. - Total criticized and classified loans decreased to $12.3 million as of March 31, 2025, from $11.8 million as of December 31, 2024[125]. - The allowance for credit losses to total loans ratio was 0.86% as of March 31, 2025, compared to 0.85% as of December 31, 2024[127]. Capital Management - The company's Tier 1 leverage ratio remained strong at 10.91% as of March 31, 2025[97]. - As of March 31, 2025, the Bank's Community Bank Leverage Ratio was 11.38%, exceeding the required minimum of 9.00%[139]. - The Bank's capital management aims to balance the need for higher capital levels to address unforeseen risks while achieving adequate returns for stockholders[137]. - The Company has adopted Regulatory Capital Policies that will increase minimum capital ratios if necessary[141]. - The Bank is classified as well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action as of March 31, 2025[141]. Future Outlook - The company plans to prioritize new commercial finance working capital lines of credit and corporate equipment finance transactions for future growth[98]. - The company continues to focus on expanding its small business and commercial deposit portfolio while enhancing noninterest income through wealth management solutions[99]. - The company expects to settle a $10.5 million U.S. Government Contract Disputes Act claim for $5.6 million in cash, expected to be received in the second quarter of 2025[129]. Interest Rate Risk - In the event of an immediate 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, the Bank would expect a 9.72% decrease in net present value (NPV) and a $3.8 million decrease in net interest income[151]. - Interest rate risk management strategies include de-emphasizing residential mortgage loans and focusing on nonresidential real estate and commercial loans[146]. - The economic value of equity analysis estimates changes in NPV over a range of interest rate scenarios, considering historical loan prepayment rates and deposit decay rates[147].

Part I [Business Overview](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business) BankFinancial Corporation operates as a bank holding company through its subsidiary, BankFinancial, National Association, providing a full range of financial services primarily in the Chicago metropolitan area with specialized commercial finance activities conducted regionally or nationally - BankFinancial Corporation is a holding company for **BankFinancial, National Association**, a full-service national bank headquartered in Burr Ridge, Illinois[23](index=23&type=chunk)[25](index=25&type=chunk) - The company operates as a **single unit**, with consolidated results used for strategic decisions[24](index=24&type=chunk) - The Bank's lending activities are concentrated in the **Chicago metropolitan area**, with specialized commercial finance divisions operating regionally or nationally[28](index=28&type=chunk) [Lending Activities](index=6&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business%23Lending%20Activities) As of December 31, 2024, the company's gross loan portfolio totaled $895.2 million, heavily concentrated in commercial-type loans, with multi-family residential real estate, nonresidential real estate, and commercial loans and leases representing 98.2% of the total Loan Portfolio Composition at December 31, 2024 | Loan Category | Amount (in millions) | Percentage of Gross Portfolio | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Multi-family residential real estate | $522.0 | 58.3% | | Commercial loans and leases | $248.6 | 27.8% | | Nonresidential real estate | $108.2 | 12.1% | | One-to-four family residential real estate | $14.8 | 1.7% | | **Total Gross Loans** | **$895.2** | **100.0%** | [Deposit Activities](index=6&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business%23Deposit%20Activities) At December 31, 2024, total deposits were $1.218 billion, primarily composed of interest-bearing accounts (80.4%) and core deposits (61.1%), with noninterest-bearing demand deposits at 19.6% Deposit Composition at December 31, 2024 | Deposit Category | Amount (in billions) | Percentage of Total Deposits | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Deposits | $1.218 | 100.0% | | Interest-bearing deposits | $0.979 | 80.4% | | Noninterest-bearing demand deposits | $0.239 | 19.6% | | Savings, money market and NOW accounts | $0.744 | 61.1% | | Certificates of deposit | $0.235 | 19.3% | [Supervision and Regulation](index=7&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business%23Supervision%20and%20Regulation) The Bank is primarily regulated by the OCC and the holding company by the Federal Reserve, adhering to strict capital requirements and maintaining an 'Outstanding' CRA rating, while navigating new FDIC special assessments - The Bank is primarily regulated by the **OCC**, while the holding company is supervised by the **Federal Reserve Board (FRB)**[40](index=40&type=chunk)[43](index=43&type=chunk) - The Bank maintained a **Community Bank Leverage Ratio of 11.23%** as of December 31, 2024, exceeding the **9%** minimum for well-capitalized status[53](index=53&type=chunk) - The Bank's Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance has been rated **"Outstanding"** in every evaluation since 1998, though new CRA regulations are subject to legal challenges[57](index=57&type=chunk) - The FDIC implemented a special assessment effective April 1, 2024, at a rate of **3.36 basis points** on uninsured deposits to recover losses from 2023 bank failures[69](index=69&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=16&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company faces significant risks from intense competition, interest rate fluctuations, operational vulnerabilities, concentrated credit risk in commercial real estate, evolving regulatory changes, and adverse economic conditions in its primary markets [Risks Related to Competitive Matters](index=16&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors%23Risks%20Related%20to%20Competitive%20Matters) The company operates in a highly competitive financial services environment, facing pressure from larger banks and non-bank entities, which could hinder growth and profitability, and is highly sensitive to market interest rate fluctuations affecting net interest income - The company faces substantial competition from various financial service providers, including those with **greater resources and less regulatory burden**[90](index=90&type=chunk) - Increasing use of non-bank alternatives could lead to a **loss of fee income and low-cost deposits**[91](index=91&type=chunk) - Net interest income is highly sensitive to market interest rate changes, where rising rates could increase funding costs and default risk, and falling rates could **compress margins**[93](index=93&type=chunk)[95](index=95&type=chunk) [Risks Related to our Lending Activities](index=22&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors%23Risks%20Related%20to%20our%20Lending%20Activities) A significant concentration in commercial real estate loans (368.12% of total risk-based capital) creates credit risk, while the company actively reduces exposure in government and healthcare equipment finance portfolios, and the allowance for credit losses involves significant judgment - The Bank has a significant concentration in commercial real estate (CRE) loans, totaling **368.12% of total risk-based capital** at December 31, 2024, exceeding the **300% regulatory guideline**[111](index=111&type=chunk) - The company is actively reducing risk in specific portfolios, with government equipment finance decreasing by **47.2%** and healthcare finance by **53.9%** in 2024[117](index=117&type=chunk) - The allowance for credit losses was **$7.6 million**, or **0.85% of total loans**, at December 31, 2024, an estimate involving significant judgment that could be insufficient[118](index=118&type=chunk) [Risks Related to Laws and Regulations](index=26&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors%23Risks%20Related%20to%20Laws%20and%20Regulations) The company faces risks from a complex and evolving regulatory landscape, including stringent capital requirements, potential fines for non-compliance with laws like the USA PATRIOT Act, and restrictions on dividend payments from its subsidiary Bank - The Bank is subject to a **2.5% capital conservation buffer**, which, if not maintained, would limit dividends and share repurchases, though it met this requirement as of December 31, 2024[128](index=128&type=chunk)[129](index=129&type=chunk) - The company's ability to pay dividends is limited by regulatory restrictions on dividends from its subsidiary Bank, which depend on the Bank's capital and earnings performance[138](index=138&type=chunk) [Risks Related to Economic Conditions](index=28&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors%23Risks%20Related%20to%20Economic%20Conditions) The company's financial health is vulnerable to economic downturns in the Chicago metropolitan area, financial difficulties of local governments, inflationary pressures increasing operating costs, and potential negative impacts from changes in U.S. trade policies - A significant portion of the company's loan and deposit activities are concentrated in the **Chicago metropolitan area**, making it vulnerable to local economic downturns[139](index=139&type=chunk) - The financial difficulties of the **City of Chicago and the State of Illinois** could adversely affect the local economy and borrower repayment ability[144](index=144&type=chunk) - Potential new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China could harm customers' financial health and ability to service debt[146](index=146&type=chunk) [Unresolved Staff Comments](index=34&type=section&id=Item%201B.%20Unresolved%20Staff%20Comments) The company reports that it has no unresolved staff comments from the Securities and Exchange Commission - None[161](index=161&type=chunk) [Cybersecurity](index=34&type=section&id=Item%201C.%20Cybersecurity) The company integrates cybersecurity into its overall risk management, with no material incidents to date, maintaining a comprehensive Information Security Program overseen by the Board and external auditors - To date, the Company has not experienced a cybersecurity incident that has **materially affected** its operations[162](index=162&type=chunk) - The Bank's Board of Directors and senior management oversee cybersecurity risk management, supported by internal divisions and **independent external consultants and auditors**[108](index=108&type=chunk)[109](index=109&type=chunk) - The company employs a multi-layered security program including technical controls, employee training with simulated phishing attacks, and **annually tested incident response plans**[165](index=165&type=chunk)[168](index=168&type=chunk)[169](index=169&type=chunk) [Properties](index=37&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Properties) The company operates 18 banking offices in the Chicago metropolitan area, mostly owned, and closed two branches in 2023, which were subsequently sold - The company operates through **18 banking offices** in the Chicago area, most of which are owned[170](index=170&type=chunk) - In 2023, the company closed its Hazel Crest and Naperville branches, with sales finalized in April 2023 and February 2024, respectively[171](index=171&type=chunk) [Legal Proceedings](index=37&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is involved in various legal actions arising in the normal course of business, which management does not expect to have a material adverse effect on financial results - The Company is subject to various legal actions in the normal course of business, which management does not expect to have a **material adverse effect** on its results of operations[173](index=173&type=chunk) [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=37&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This item is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[174](index=174&type=chunk) Part II [Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](index=37&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Market%20for%20Registrant%27s%20Common%20Equity%2C%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters%20and%20Issuer%20Purchases%20of%20Equity%20Securities) The company's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under 'BFIN', with no repurchases in Q4 2024 and 182,193 shares remaining authorized for repurchase - The company's common stock trades on the **NASDAQ Global Select Market** under the symbol **"BFIN"**[176](index=176&type=chunk) - No common stock was repurchased in the fourth quarter of 2024, with **182,193 shares** remaining authorized for repurchase as of December 31, 2024[178](index=178&type=chunk)[179](index=179&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=38&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) In 2024, net income significantly decreased to $4.1 million due to a large charge-off, total assets declined by 3.5%, net interest income fell by 6.5%, and the loan portfolio shrank by 15.5%, while asset quality remained stable and the company plans to accelerate commercial loan growth in 2025 [Results of Operations](index=43&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations%23Results%20of%20Operations) Net income for 2024 decreased to $4.1 million from $9.4 million in 2023, primarily due to a $3.4 million decline in net interest income and a $5.1 million provision for credit losses, despite an increase in noninterest income Comparison of Operations (2024 vs. 2023) | Metric | 2024 (in millions) | 2023 (in millions) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Interest Income | $48.4 | $51.8 | -6.5% | | Provision for Credit Losses | $5.0 | $0.3 | +1613% | | Noninterest Income | $5.8 | $4.4 | +31.1% | | Noninterest Expense | $44.2 | $43.2 | +2.3% | | **Net Income** | **$4.1** | **$9.4** | **-56.6%** | | **Diluted EPS** | **$0.33** | **$0.74** | **-55.4%** | - Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) decreased slightly by **3 basis points to 3.55%** in 2024, as the increase in cost of liabilities outpaced the yield on assets[216](index=216&type=chunk) - The provision for credit losses was **$5.1 million** in 2024, including a **$4.8 million charge-off** for a U.S. Government Contract Dispute claim settlement[220](index=220&type=chunk) [Comparison of Financial Condition](index=49&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations%23Comparison%20of%20Financial%20Condition) Total assets decreased by $52.6 million to $1.435 billion at year-end 2024, driven by a $163.2 million decrease in net loans, partially offset by a $207.3 million increase in securities, while total deposits also decreased Financial Condition at Year-End | Balance Sheet Item | Dec 31, 2024 (in billions) | Dec 31, 2023 (in billions) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Assets | $1.435 | $1.487 | -3.5% | | Loans, net | $0.888 | $1.051 | -15.5% | | Securities | $0.361 | $0.153 | +135.5% | | Total Deposits | $1.218 | $1.262 | -3.5% | | Total Stockholders' Equity | $0.156 | $0.155 | +0.6% | [Asset Quality](index=53&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations%23Asset%20Quality) Asset quality improved with total nonperforming assets decreasing by $6.8 million to $18.3 million at year-end 2024, primarily due to a U.S. Government contract dispute settlement, reducing the nonperforming loan ratio to 1.89% Nonperforming Assets (NPA) | Metric | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total NPAs | $18.3 million | $25.1 million | | Nonperforming loans to total loans | 1.89% | 2.11% | | NPA to total assets | 1.28% | 1.69% | | Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans | 44.71% | 37.36% | - The decrease in nonperforming assets was primarily due to the settlement of a **$10.5 million U.S. Government Contract Disputes Act claim** for **$5.6 million in cash** and returned software licenses, resulting in a **$4.8 million pre-tax charge-off**[253](index=253&type=chunk) - A second U.S. Government equipment finance exposure of **$8.4 million** remains unresolved, with a claim pending under the Contract Disputes Act[254](index=254&type=chunk) - Net charge-offs for 2024 were **$5.9 million**, a significant increase from **$2.1 million** in 2023, largely due to the government contract settlement[271](index=271&type=chunk) [Management of Interest Rate Risk](index=62&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations%23Management%20of%20Interest%20Rate%20Risk) The company manages interest rate risk to reduce exposure of net interest income to market rate changes, with models indicating asset-sensitivity to rising rates and liability-sensitivity to falling rates, projecting a 4.27% NII increase for a 200 bps rise and a 6.23% NII decrease for a 200 bps fall Estimated Impact of Instantaneous Parallel Rate Shifts (as of Dec 31, 2024) | Change in Interest Rates (bps) | Change in Net Interest Income (Amount) | Change in Net Interest Income (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | +200 | $2,124,000 | 4.27% | | +100 | $1,099,000 | 2.21% | | -100 | ($2,082,000) | (4.19)% | | -200 | ($3,097,000) | (6.23)% | [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk](index=68&type=section&id=Item%207A.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosure%20about%20Market%20Risk) This section refers to the 'Management of Interest Rate Risk' discussion within Item 7 for information regarding the company's market risk - Information regarding market risk is provided in Item 7 under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Management of Interest Rate Risk"[311](index=311&type=chunk) [Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](index=68&type=section&id=Item%208.%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Supplementary%20Data) This section includes management's report on effective internal controls, the independent auditor's unqualified opinion on financial statements, and notes detailing significant accounting policies and loan portfolio specifics [Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](index=69&type=section&id=Item%208.%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Supplementary%20Data%23Report%20of%20Independent%20Registered%20Public%20Accounting%20Firm) The independent auditor, RSM US LLP, issued an unqualified opinion on the consolidated financial statements, identifying the 'Allowance for Credit Losses—Loans' as a critical audit matter due to significant management judgment - The auditor issued an **unqualified opinion** on the consolidated financial statements[316](index=316&type=chunk) - The critical audit matter identified was the **'Allowance for Credit Losses—Loans'** due to significant auditor judgment required to evaluate management's subjective estimates for pooled loans[321](index=321&type=chunk)[323](index=323&type=chunk) [Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies](index=78&type=section&id=Item%208.%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Supplementary%20Data%23Note%201%20%E2%80%93%20Summary%20of%20Significant%20Accounting%20Policies) This note outlines significant accounting policies, including the adoption of ASC 326 (CECL) on January 1, 2023, which resulted in a $2.324 million pre-tax increase to credit-related reserves and a $1.7 million net reduction to retained earnings - The company adopted **ASC 326 (CECL)** on January 1, 2023, using the modified retrospective approach[351](index=351&type=chunk) Pre-Tax Impact of Adopting ASC 326 on January 1, 2023 | Item | Impact (in thousands) | | :--- | :--- | | Increase in Allowance for Credit Losses | $1,907 | | Recognition of Unfunded Commitment Reserve | $417 | | **Total Pre-Tax Increase in Reserves** | **$2,324** | [Note 4 – Loans Receivable](index=91&type=section&id=Item%208.%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Supplementary%20Data%23Note%204%20%E2%80%93%20Loans%20Receivable) This note details the loan portfolio, with net loans receivable at $887.6 million as of December 31, 2024, segmented by risk characteristics, showing nonaccrual loans at $16.9 million, and outlining risk management practices Credit Quality of Loans by Risk Rating (December 31, 2024) | Risk Rating | Amount (in thousands) | % of Total Loans | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Pass | $866,318 | 96.8% | | Special Mention | $7,446 | 0.8% | | Substandard | $4,459 | 0.5% | | Nonaccrual | $16,934 | 1.9% | | **Total** | **$895,157** | **100.0%** | - The company discontinued originating U.S. Government equipment and software finance transactions in the first quarter of 2023 due to **payment disputes**[415](index=415&type=chunk) [Note 11 – Regulatory Matters](index=114&type=section&id=Item%208.%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Supplementary%20Data%23Note%2011%20%E2%80%93%20Regulatory%20Matters) The Bank is subject to regulatory capital requirements, electing the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) framework, and maintained a CBLR of 11.23% at December 31, 2024, exceeding the 9% well-capitalized threshold Bank's Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) | Date | Actual Ratio | Required for Capital Adequacy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | December 31, 2024 | 11.23% | 9.00% | | December 31, 2023 | 10.85% | 9.00% | [Controls and Procedures](index=125&type=section&id=Item%209A.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2024, with no material changes to internal controls during Q4 2024 - Management concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were **effective** as of December 31, 2024[501](index=501&type=chunk) - As a non-accelerated filer, the company's management report on internal control over financial reporting is **not subject to an attestation report** by its registered public accounting firm[503](index=503&type=chunk) Part III [Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](index=125&type=section&id=Item%2010.%20Directors%2C%20Executive%20Officers%20and%20Corporate%20Governance) Information regarding the company's directors, executive officers, Section 16(a) compliance, and Code of Ethics is incorporated by reference from the definitive Proxy Statement - Required information for this item is **incorporated by reference** from the company's Proxy Statement[508](index=508&type=chunk) [Executive Compensation](index=126&type=section&id=Item%2011.%20Executive%20Compensation) Information concerning executive compensation is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive Proxy Statement for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders - Required information for this item is **incorporated by reference** from the company's Proxy Statement[511](index=511&type=chunk) [Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](index=127&type=section&id=Item%2012.%20Security%20Ownership%20of%20Certain%20Beneficial%20Owners%20and%20Management%20and%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters) Information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive Proxy Statement - Required information for this item is **incorporated by reference** from the company's Proxy Statement[512](index=512&type=chunk) [Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](index=127&type=section&id=Item%2013.%20Certain%20Relationships%20and%20Related%20Transactions%2C%20and%20Director%20Independence) Information concerning certain relationships, related party transactions, and director independence is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive Proxy Statement - Required information for this item is **incorporated by reference** from the company's Proxy Statement[512](index=512&type=chunk) [Principal Accountant Fees and Services](index=127&type=section&id=Item%2014.%20Principal%20Accountant%20Fees%20and%20Services) Information regarding principal accountant fees and services is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive Proxy Statement for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders - Required information for this item is **incorporated by reference** from the company's Proxy Statement[513](index=513&type=chunk) Part IV [Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules](index=127&type=section&id=Item%2015.%20Exhibits%20and%20Financial%20Statement%20Schedules) This section lists the financial statements filed under Item 8 and provides a comprehensive list of all exhibits filed with or incorporated by reference into the Form 10-K - This section lists the consolidated financial statements and exhibits filed with the annual report[514](index=514&type=chunk)[516](index=516&type=chunk) [Form 10-K Summary](index=129&type=section&id=Item%2016.%20Form%2010-K%20Summary) This item is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[520](index=520&type=chunk)

Core Viewpoint - BankFinancial (BFIN) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a positive outlook on its earnings estimates, which is a significant factor influencing stock prices [1][3]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Movement - The Zacks rating system is based on changes in earnings estimates, which are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements [4][6]. - Rising earnings estimates for BankFinancial suggest an improvement in the company's underlying business, likely leading to increased stock prices [5][10]. Zacks Rating System - The Zacks Rank stock-rating system classifies stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with a strong historical performance, particularly for Zacks Rank 1 stocks, which have generated an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [7][9]. - The upgrade of BankFinancial to Zacks Rank 2 places it in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks, indicating a strong potential for market-beating returns in the near term [10]. Earnings Estimate Revisions - For the fiscal year ending December 2024, BankFinancial is expected to earn $0.66 per share, reflecting a -10.8% change from the previous year [8]. - Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for BankFinancial has increased by 2.9%, indicating a positive trend in earnings estimates [8].

[Financial Performance Overview](index=2&type=section&id=Financial%20Performance%20Overview) A significant increase in credit loss provisions led BankFinancial Corporation to a net loss in Q4 2024, reversing prior quarter's profitability Q4 2024 Key Performance Metrics | Performance Metric | IVQ 2024 | IIIQ 2024 | IVQ 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Return on assets (ROA) | (0.49)% | 0.56% | 0.56% | | Return on equity (ROE) | (4.43)% | 5.03% | 5.37% | | Net interest margin (TEB) | 3.49% | 3.47% | 3.48% | | Efficiency ratio | 84.54% | 76.73% | 77.39% | Summary Statement of Operations ($ thousands) | Account | IVQ 2024 | IIIQ 2024 | IVQ 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net interest income | $11,677 | $11,661 | $12,432 | | Provision for credit losses | $4,650 | $485 | $317 | | Noninterest income | $1,570 | $1,482 | $1,625 | | Noninterest expense | $11,199 | $10,084 | $10,879 | | **Net income (loss)** | **$(1,764)** | **$1,993** | **$2,079** | - The company recorded a diluted loss per share of **($0.14)** in Q4 2024, compared to earnings per share of **$0.16** in Q3 2024 and **$0.17** in Q4 2023[8](index=8&type=chunk) - For the full year 2024, net income was **$4.07 million**, a significant decrease from **$9.39 million** in 2023, primarily due to a higher provision for credit losses (**$5.03 million** in 2024 vs. **$313 thousand** in 2023) and lower net interest income[8](index=8&type=chunk) [Financial Condition (Balance Sheet)](index=2&type=section&id=Financial%20Condition%20(Balance%20Sheet)) Total assets reached $1.435 billion in Q4 2024, reflecting a strategic shift with decreased net loans and significantly increased securities holdings Statement of Financial Condition Highlights ($ thousands) | Account | IVQ 2024 | IIIQ 2024 | IVQ 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | **$1,434,814** | **$1,417,660** | **$1,487,384** | | Cash and equivalents | $118,985 | $160,283 | $207,997 | | Securities, at fair value | $360,530 | $264,905 | $153,203 | | Loans receivable, net | $887,586 | $923,939 | $1,050,761 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$1,278,437** | **$1,258,552** | **$1,332,001** | | Deposits | $1,217,541 | $1,199,412 | $1,261,623 | | **Stockholders' Equity** | **$156,377** | **$159,108** | **$155,383** | - The company has been actively reducing its loan portfolio, which decreased by **15.5%** year-over-year, while more than doubling its securities portfolio (up **135.3%** YoY) in a strategic balance sheet repositioning[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Loan Portfolio Analysis](index=4&type=section&id=Loan%20Portfolio%20Analysis) The total loan portfolio decreased to $887.6 million in Q4 2024, driven by reduced originations and significant payoffs, particularly in commercial loans Loan Portfolio Composition ($ thousands) | Loan Type | IVQ 2024 | IIIQ 2024 | IVQ 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Multi–family residential real estate | $521,957 | $524,340 | $527,460 | | Nonresidential real estate | $108,153 | $109,799 | $118,016 | | Commercial loans and leases | $248,595 | $280,218 | $393,321 | | **Total Loans (Gross)** | **$895,157** | **$931,838** | **$1,059,106** | - Loan originations decreased to **$144.2 million** in Q4 2024 from **$165.9 million** in Q3 2024 For the full year, originations totaled **$671.2 million**, down from **$760.4 million** in 2023[10](index=10&type=chunk) - Loan payments and payoffs totaled **$175.9 million** in Q4 2024, exceeding new originations and contributing to the overall decline in the loan portfolio[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Credit Quality and Risk Management](index=5&type=section&id=Credit%20Quality%20and%20Risk%20Management) Nonperforming assets decreased to $18.3 million in Q4 2024, despite a significant $5.0 million net charge-off primarily from commercial loans Nonperforming Assets ($ thousands) | Category | IVQ 2024 | IIIQ 2024 | IVQ 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Nonaccrual loans | $16,934 | $22,331 | $21,331 | | Foreclosed assets, net | $1,391 | $1,966 | $2,777 | | **Total Nonperforming Assets** | **$18,325** | **$24,297** | **$25,115** | - The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets improved to **1.28%** in Q4 2024 from **1.71%** in Q3 2024[14](index=14&type=chunk) Allowance for Credit Losses Activity ($ thousands) | Activity | IVQ 2024 | IIIQ 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Beginning balance | $7,899 | $8,142 | | Net charge–offs | $(4,974) | $(715) | | Provision for credit losses | $4,646 | $472 | | **Ending balance** | **$7,571** | **$7,899** | - A significant charge-off of **$5.0 million** in commercial loans and leases occurred in Q4 2024, leading to a high annualized net charge-off ratio of **(2.19)%** for the quarter[18](index=18&type=chunk) [Deposits, Funding, and Margin Analysis](index=7&type=section&id=Deposits,%20Funding,%20and%20Margin%20Analysis) Total deposits increased to $1.218 billion in Q4 2024, contributing to a slight widening of the net interest margin to 3.49% due to lower deposit costs Deposit Composition ($ thousands) | Deposit Type | IVQ 2024 | IIIQ 2024 | IVQ 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Noninterest–bearing demand | $238,826 | $226,882 | $260,851 | | Interest–bearing NOW accounts | $277,059 | $276,551 | $306,548 | | Money market accounts | $305,538 | $306,679 | $297,074 | | Certificates of deposit - retail | $234,979 | $228,485 | $222,391 | | **Total Deposits** | **$1,217,541** | **$1,199,412** | **$1,261,623** | Yields and Cost of Funds | Metric | IVQ 2024 | IIIQ 2024 | IVQ 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Yield on interest–earning assets | 4.88% | 4.94% | 4.71% | | Cost of interest–bearing liabilities | 1.96% | 2.04% | 1.70% | | Net interest rate spread | 2.92% | 2.90% | 3.01% | | Net interest margin (TEB) | 3.49% | 3.47% | 3.48% | [Capital Adequacy and Shareholder Returns](index=8&type=section&id=Capital%20Adequacy%20and%20Shareholder%20Returns) BankFinancial Corporation maintained robust capital ratios in Q4 2024, including a 18.70% CET1 ratio, while declaring a $0.10 cash dividend despite a net loss BankFinancial Corporation Capital Ratios | Ratio | IVQ 2024 | IIIQ 2024 | IVQ 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Common Tier 1 (CET1) | 18.70% | 18.53% | 17.66% | | Risk–based total capital ratio | 21.79% | 21.56% | 20.70% | | Tier 1 leverage ratio | 10.90% | 11.11% | 10.54% | Common Stock Data | Metric | IVQ 2024 | IIIQ 2024 | IVQ 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Book value per share ($) | $12.55 | $12.77 | $12.45 | | Cash dividends declared ($) | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | | Basic and diluted EPS ($) | $(0.14) | $0.16 | $0.17 | - The company did not repurchase any stock in the second half of 2024, after repurchasing **15,203 shares** in Q1 2024[23](index=23&type=chunk)

Company Announcement - BankFinancial appoints Forrester Faia as Vice President and Regional Commercial Financial Leader for the Illinois market, reflecting its commitment to delivering financial solutions to middle-market businesses [1] - Forrester Faia will lead efforts to connect Chicago-area companies with BankFinancial's commercial banking services, leveraging his 25 years of expertise in commercial finance, including working capital and debt financing [2] - CEO F Morgan Gasior highlights Forrester Faia's extensive background and alignment with the company's mission to provide flexible, competitive financial solutions [3] Competitive Advantages - BankFinancial offers direct lending with better pricing and customer service compared to finance companies, providing a unique hybrid product that allows seamless migration between financing options without refinancing [3] - Key advantages include competitive pricing, an exclusive prime rate discount of 1 00% below the WSJ published rate, a dedicated business servicing team, and comprehensive in-house loan servicing [6] Market Focus - BankFinancial is committed to empowering middle-market growth through tailored solutions such as receivables financing and working lines of credit, designed to enhance cash flow and fuel growth [4] Company Overview - BankFinancial, with over 100 years of expertise in commercial lending, operates as a trusted partner for businesses, individuals, and families, offering flexible and competitive financial solutions [5] - The company operates 18 full-service banking offices in Illinois and serves commercial loan, lease, and deposit customers regionally and nationwide [5] - BankFinancial, NA is a subsidiary of BankFinancial Corporation, which is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol BFIN [5]

Exhibit 99.1 BANKFINANCIAL CORPORATION THIRD QUARTER 2024 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL AND STATISTICAL SUPPLEMENT FOR THE LATEST FIVE QUARTERS Note: Certain reclassifications have been made in the prior period's financial statements and reflected in the Selected Quarterly Financial and Statistical Data tables to conform to the current period's presentation. The information and statistical data contained herein have been prepared by BankFinancial Corporation and have been derived or calculated from selected unaudited ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share BFIN The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☒ Smaller reporting company ☒ Emerging growth company ☐ FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period ended September 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITI ...

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 June 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For transition period from to Commission File Number 0-51331 | --- | --- | |-------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | ...

BankFinancial (BFIN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.16 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.21 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -12.50%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this bank holding company would post earnings of $0.21 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.17, delivering a surprise of -19.05%.Over the last four quarters, ...