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VersaBank(VBNK) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-09-04 13:00
Financial Performance - Total assets reached $5.48 billion, a 21% increase year-over-year[6, 11] - Credit assets totaled $4.78 billion, up 18% year-over-year and 6% sequentially[6, 7, 11, 18] - Total revenue was $31.6 million, representing a 17% year-over-year increase and a 5% sequential increase[6, 14, 15] - Adjusted net income was $9.7 million, consistent with the previous year and up 11% sequentially[6, 14] - Adjusted EPS was $0.30, a 17% decrease year-over-year but a 7% increase sequentially[6, 14] Balance Sheet Strength - Cash and securities increased to $0.62 billion, a 55% increase year-over-year[11] - Book value per common share increased to $16.42, an 8% increase year-over-year[11] - CET1 ratio stood at 13.56%, an increase of 181 bps year-over-year[11] - Leverage ratio was 8.90%, an increase of 36 bps year-over-year[11] Segment Performance - Digital Banking Canada revenue was $26.619 million, a 6% increase year-over-year and a 4% sequential increase[15] - Digital Banking USA revenue was $3.116 million, a 25% sequential increase[15]
VersaBank(VBNK) - 2025 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2025-09-04 11:10
[Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=2&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) VersaBank's financial position as of July 31, 2025, October 31, 2024, and July 31, 2024, detailing asset, liability, and equity changes Consolidated Balance Sheet Summary (thousands of Canadian dollars) | As at | July 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | July 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | Cash | $460,312 | $225,254 | $247,983 | | Securities | $160,136 | $299,300 | $153,026 | | Credit assets, net | $4,778,316 | $4,236,116 | $4,049,449 | | Total Assets | $5,477,489 | $4,838,484 | $4,516,436 | | **Liabilities** | | Deposits | $4,627,410 | $4,144,673 | $3,821,185 | | Subordinated notes payable | $102,148 | $102,503 | $101,641 | | Other liabilities | $219,789 | $192,105 | $184,625 | | Total Liabilities | $4,949,347 | $4,439,281 | $4,107,451 | | **Shareholders' Equity** | | Share capital | $326,040 | $215,610 | $228,471 | | Retained earnings | $200,409 | $181,238 | $177,584 | | Total Shareholders' Equity | $528,142 | $399,203 | $408,985 | [Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income](index=3&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income%20and%20Comprehensive%20Income) VersaBank's net income decreased for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2025, despite increased net interest income, due to higher non-interest expenses and credit loss provisions Consolidated Statements of Income Summary (thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | Metric | 3 Months Ended July 31, 2025 | 3 Months Ended July 31, 2024 | 9 Months Ended July 31, 2025 | 9 Months Ended July 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Interest income | $73,987 | $71,646 | $218,209 | $212,181 | | Interest expense | $44,208 | $46,702 | $134,674 | $134,427 | | Net interest income | $29,779 | $24,944 | $83,535 | $77,754 | | Non-interest income | $1,804 | $2,052 | $6,014 | $6,594 | | Total revenue | $31,583 | $26,996 | $89,549 | $84,348 | | Provision for (recovery of) credit losses | $1,181 | $(1) | $3,094 | $(112) | | Non-interest expenses | $21,649 | $13,534 | $54,864 | $37,743 | | Income before income taxes | $8,753 | $13,463 | $31,591 | $46,717 | | Income tax provision | $2,171 | $3,758 | $8,337 | $12,485 | | Net income | $6,582 | $9,705 | $23,254 | $34,232 | | Basic and diluted income per common share | $0.20 | $0.36 | $0.74 | $1.29 | [Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity](index=4&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Changes%20in%20Shareholders'%20Equity) VersaBank's equity changes for Q3 and YTD July 31, 2025 and 2024, detail movements in common shares, preferred shares, and retained earnings, reflecting new issuances and dividends Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity Summary (thousands of Canadian dollars) | Metric | July 31, 2025 (3 months) | July 31, 2024 (3 months) | July 31, 2025 (9 months) | July 31, 2024 (9 months) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Common shares, beginning of period | $329,799 | $214,824 | $215,610 | $214,824 | | Purchased and cancelled | $(3,759) | - | $(3,759) | - | | Issued during period | - | - | $114,879 | - | | Total share capital, end of period | $326,040 | $228,471 | $326,040 | $228,471 | | Retained earnings, beginning of period | $196,284 | $168,776 | $181,238 | $146,043 | | Net income | $6,582 | $9,705 | $23,254 | $34,232 | | Dividends paid | $(807) | $(897) | $(2,433) | $(2,691) | | Retained earnings, end of period | $200,409 | $177,584 | $200,409 | $177,584 | | Total shareholders' equity, end of period | $528,142 | $408,985 | $528,142 | $408,985 | [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Cash flows for the nine months ended July 31, 2025, and 2024, show decreased cash from operations, a shift to investing inflows, and significant financing inflows from common share issuance Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Summary (thousands of Canadian dollars) | Cash provided by (used in) | 9 Months Ended July 31, 2025 | 9 Months Ended July 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operations | $(4,927) | $119,422 | | Investing | $135,326 | $(4,551) | | Financing | $106,178 | $(8,232) | | Change in cash | $236,577 | $106,639 | | Cash, beginning of period | $225,254 | $132,242 | | Cash, end of period | $460,312 | $247,983 | [Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements](index=6&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Interim%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Detailed explanations and disclosures supporting the interim consolidated financial statements, covering accounting policies, financial instrument specifics, and operational segments [1. Reporting entity](index=6&type=section&id=1.%20Reporting%20entity) VersaBank operates as a Schedule I bank in Canada and, via VersaBank USA N.A., holds a national OCC charter in the US, offering commercial lending and cybersecurity services - VersaBank operates as a Schedule I bank in Canada and, since August 30, 2024, through VersaBank USA N.A., holds a national OCC charter in the United States[7](index=7&type=chunk) - The Bank provides commercial lending and banking services to niche markets in Canada and the US, and cybersecurity services through DRT Cyber Inc[7](index=7&type=chunk) [2. Basis of preparation](index=6&type=section&id=2.%20Basis%20of%20preparation) These interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS (IAS 34) and based on historical cost, with certain exceptions measured at fair value, and presented in Canadian dollars [a) Statement of compliance](index=6&type=section&id=2.a)%20Statement%20of%20compliance) These statements comply with IFRS (IAS 34) and should be read alongside the Bank's 2024 audited Consolidated Financial Statements - Statements prepared in accordance with IFRS (IAS 34) and should be read with the Bank's audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended October 31, 2024[8](index=8&type=chunk) [b) Basis of measurement](index=6&type=section&id=2.b)%20Basis%20of%20measurement) Financial statements are prepared on a historical cost basis, with specific exceptions measured at fair value - Prepared on historical cost basis, except for securities, investment in Canada Stablecorp Inc., and derivative instruments, which are measured at fair value[10](index=10&type=chunk) [c) Functional and presentation currency](index=6&type=section&id=2.c)%20Functional%20and%20presentation%20currency) The financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Bank's functional currency - Presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Bank's functional currency[11](index=11&type=chunk) [d) Use of estimates and judgements](index=7&type=section&id=2.d)%20Use%20of%20estimates%20and%20judgements) Management applies judgment and estimates for various financial items, acknowledging that actual results may differ materially from these estimates - Management uses judgment and estimates for credit risk, ECL allowance, fair value of stock options, derivatives, investment in Canada Stablecorp Inc., impairment of intangible assets/goodwill, and deferred income taxes[12](index=12&type=chunk) - Actual results may vary from estimates, potentially leading to material adjustments in the future[12](index=12&type=chunk) [3. Material Accounting Policy Information and future accounting changes](index=7&type=section&id=3.%20Material%20Accounting%20Policy%20Information%20and%20future%20accounting%20changes) The accounting policies applied in these interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those in the Bank's 2024 audited Consolidated Financial Statements - Accounting policies are consistent with those applied in the Bank's 2024 audited Consolidated Financial Statements[14](index=14&type=chunk) [4. Securities](index=7&type=section&id=4.%20Securities) VersaBank's securities holdings totaled **$160.1 million** as of July 31, 2025, a decrease from October 31, 2024, primarily comprising US and Government of Canada Treasury Bills Securities Holdings (thousands of Canadian dollars) | As at | July 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Securities | $160,136 | $299,300 | | US Treasury Bills | $153,700 | N/A | | Government of Canada Treasury Bill | $2,200 | N/A | | Other securities | $4,300 | N/A | [5. Credit assets, net of allowance for credit losses](index=7&type=section&id=5.%20Credit%20assets,%20net%20of%20allowance%20for%20credit%20losses) Credit assets, net of allowance, increased to **$4,778.3 million** as of July 31, 2025, with the allowance for credit losses rising due to changes in credit risk and macroeconomic assumptions [Summary of credit assets, net of allowance for credit losses](index=8&type=section&id=Summary%20of%20credit%20assets,%20net%20of%20allowance%20for%20credit%20losses) Credit assets are categorized into Receivable Purchase Program (RPP) and Multi-Family Residential Loans and Other (MROL), showing overall growth - Credit assets are categorized into Receivable Purchase Program (RPP) and Multi-Family Residential Loans and Other (MROL)[16](index=16&type=chunk) Summary of Credit Assets, Net of Allowance for Credit Losses (thousands of Canadian dollars) | As at | July 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | July 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Receivable purchase program | $3,720,442 | $3,307,328 | $3,228,354 | | Multi-family residential loans and other | $1,041,076 | $910,314 | $801,791 | | Total credit assets | $4,761,518 | $4,217,642 | $4,030,145 | | Allowance for credit losses | $(6,037) | $(3,303) | $(2,401) | | Accrued interest | $22,835 | $21,777 | $21,705 | | **Total credit assets, net of allowance for credit losses** | **$4,778,316** | **$4,236,116** | **$4,049,449** | [Allowance for credit losses](index=9&type=section&id=Allowance%20for%20credit%20losses) The Expected Credit Loss (ECL) methodology recognizes 12 months of expected losses for Stage 1 assets and lifetime expected losses for Stage 2 and Stage 3 assets - ECL methodology recognizes 12 months of expected losses for Stage 1 assets and lifetime expected losses for Stage 2 (significant increase in credit risk) and Stage 3 (impaired) assets[21](index=21&type=chunk) [Forward-looking Information and ECL Sensitivity](index=9&type=section&id=Forward-looking%20Information%20and%20ECL%20Sensitivity) The Bank uses Moody's Analytics for credit risk modeling and macroeconomic scenario data, with 2025 assumptions including tariff uncertainty and anticipated rate cuts - Uses Moody's Analytics for credit risk modeling and macroeconomic scenario data to compute forward-looking credit risk parameters[22](index=22&type=chunk) - Key assumptions for 2025 include global tariff uncertainty, decelerating GDP growth, anticipated rate cuts by Bank of Canada and U.S. Federal Reserve, and an upward revision in the unemployment rate forecast[23](index=23&type=chunk) Expected Credit Loss Sensitivity (thousands of Canadian dollars) | Scenario | Reported ECL (July 31, 2025) | 100% Upside | 100% Baseline | 100% Downside | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Allowance for expected credit losses | $6,037 | $5,470 | $5,927 | $6,770 | | Variance from reported ECL (%) | N/A | (9%) | (2%) | 12% | [Reconciliation of ECL allowance](index=11&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20ECL%20allowance) This section provides a detailed reconciliation of the total Expected Credit Loss (ECL) allowance for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2025 Total ECL Allowance Reconciliation (July 31, 2025 - 3 months) (thousands of Canadian dollars) | Category | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Balance at beginning of period | $3,760 | $1,168 | $30 | $4,958 | | Provision for (recovery of) credit losses | $774 | $(767) | $1,174 | $1,181 | | Write-offs | $(102) | - | - | $(102) | | FX Impact | $4 | $(3) | - | $1 | | **Balance at end of period** | **$4,434** | **$399** | **$1,204** | **$6,037** | Total ECL Allowance Reconciliation (July 31, 2025 - 9 months) (thousands of Canadian dollars) | Category | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Balance at beginning of period | $2,996 | $306 | $1 | $3,303 | | Provision for (recovery of) credit losses | $1,789 | $102 | $1,203 | $3,094 | | Write-offs | $(361) | - | - | $(361) | | FX Impact | $12 | $(10) | - | $2 | | **Balance at end of period** | **$4,434** | **$399** | **$1,204** | **$6,037** | [Credit quality](index=14&type=section&id=Credit%20quality) As of July 31, 2025, **98%** of the Bank's credit assets were categorized as 'Satisfactory,' with no material changes in credit risk management processes - **98%** of the Bank's credit assets were categorized as "Satisfactory" as of July 31, 2025 (up from 96% at October 31, 2024)[34](index=34&type=chunk) - No material change in the Bank's processes for managing credit risk during the current quarter[34](index=34&type=chunk) [6. Other assets](index=15&type=section&id=6.%20Other%20assets) VersaBank's other assets totaled **$31.5 million** as of July 31, 2025, mainly accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, right-of-use assets, and a deferred income tax asset Other Assets (thousands of Canadian dollars) | As at | July 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | July 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Accounts receivable | $10,532 | $10,718 | $5,710 | | Prepaid expenses and other | $15,775 | $14,399 | $21,517 | | Right-of-use assets | $2,596 | $2,734 | $2,909 | | Deferred income tax asset | $1,626 | $750 | $2,251 | | Derivative instruments | - | $20 | $150 | | Investment (Canada Stablecorp Inc.) | $953 | $953 | $953 | | **Total Other Assets** | **$31,482** | **$29,574** | **$33,490** | - The Bank holds an **11% investment** in Canada Stablecorp Inc. at fair value through other comprehensive income[35](index=35&type=chunk) [7. Subordinated notes payable](index=15&type=section&id=7.%20Subordinated%20notes%20payable) VersaBank holds **US $75.0 million** in unsecured subordinated notes payable, maturing May 2031, with a fixed effective interest rate of **5.38%** until May 2026 Subordinated Notes Payable (thousands of Canadian dollars) | As at | July 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | July 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Subordinated notes payable | $102,148 | $102,503 | $101,641 | - Notes have a principal amount of **US $75.0 million**, fixed effective interest rate of **5.38%** until May 1, 2026, then floating, maturing May 2031[36](index=36&type=chunk) [8. Other liabilities](index=16&type=section&id=8.%20Other%20liabilities) VersaBank's other liabilities increased to **$219.8 million** as of July 31, 2025, primarily due to a rise in cash reserves on receivable purchase program receivables Other Liabilities (thousands of Canadian dollars) | As at | July 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | July 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Accounts payable and other | $11,057 | $10,752 | $9,252 | | Current income tax liability | - | $893 | $3,109 | | Deferred income tax liability | $73 | $141 | $332 | | Derivative instruments | $423 | - | - | | Lease obligations | $2,866 | $3,035 | $3,230 | | Cash collateral and amounts held in escrow | $5,566 | $6,076 | $6,421 | | Cash reserves on receivable purchase program receivables | $199,804 | $171,208 | $162,281 | | **Total Other Liabilities** | **$219,789** | **$192,105** | **$184,625** | [9. Share capital](index=16&type=section&id=9.%20Share%20capital) VersaBank's share capital increased significantly due to a common share offering in December 2024, alongside a Normal Course Issuer Bid and redemption of preferred shares [a) Common shares](index=16&type=section&id=9.a)%20Common%20shares) Common shares outstanding increased due to a December 2024 offering, with the Bank also initiating a Normal Course Issuer Bid to purchase and cancel shares - Common shares outstanding increased to **32,167,644** at July 31, 2025, from 26,002,577 at October 31, 2024[38](index=38&type=chunk) - Completed a common share offering in December 2024, raising **CAD $116.0 million** in net cash proceeds[39](index=39&type=chunk) - Approved a Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) to purchase and cancel up to **2,000,000** common shares (approx. **8.99%** of public float) from April 30, 2025, to April 29, 2026[40](index=40&type=chunk)[41](index=41&type=chunk) - Purchased and cancelled **351,142** common shares for **$5.4 million** during the nine months ended July 31, 2025[42](index=42&type=chunk) [b) Preferred shares](index=17&type=section&id=9.b)%20Preferred%20shares) All **1,461,460** outstanding Series 1 preferred shares were redeemed for **$14.6 million** in October 2024 - Redeemed all **1,461,460** outstanding Series 1 preferred shares for **$14.6 million** in October 2024[43](index=43&type=chunk) [c) Stock options](index=17&type=section&id=9.c)%20Stock%20options) Stock options outstanding decreased to **771,939** at July 31, 2025, with a corresponding decrease in compensation expense for the nine-month period Stock Option Transactions (Number of options) | | July 31, 2025 (9 months) | July 31, 2024 (9 months) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Outstanding, beginning of period | 819,125 | 874,393 | | Exercised | (6,775) | - | | Forfeited/cancelled | (40,411) | (14,925) | | **Outstanding, end of period** | **771,939** | **859,468** | - Compensation expense related to stock options for the nine months ended July 31, 2025, was **$75,000**, down from $276,000 in the prior year[44](index=44&type=chunk) [10. Income tax provision](index=17&type=section&id=10.%20Income%20tax%20provision) VersaBank's income tax provision for the nine months ended July 31, 2025, decreased to **$8.3 million**, with Canada's combined statutory federal and provincial income tax rate at approximately **27%** Income Tax Provision (thousands of Canadian dollars) | Period | July 31, 2025 (3 months) | July 31, 2024 (3 months) | July 31, 2025 (9 months) | July 31, 2024 (9 months) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Income tax provision | $2,171 | $3,758 | $8,337 | $12,485 | - Combined statutory federal and provincial income tax rate in Canada is approximately **27%**[45](index=45&type=chunk) [11. Income per common share](index=18&type=section&id=11.%20Income%20per%20common%20share) Basic and diluted income per common share decreased to **$0.74** for the nine months ended July 31, 2025, primarily due to a significant increase in weighted average common shares outstanding Income Per Common Share (thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | Metric | July 31, 2025 (3 months) | July 31, 2024 (3 months) | July 31, 2025 (9 months) | July 31, 2024 (9 months) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net income | $6,582 | $9,705 | $23,254 | $34,232 | | Less: dividends on preferred shares | - | $(247) | - | $(791) | | Net income attributable to common shareholders | $6,582 | $9,458 | $23,254 | $33,441 | | Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 32,368,728 | 25,964,424 | 31,302,938 | 25,964,424 | | **Income per common share** | **$0.20** | **$0.36** | **$0.74** | **$1.29** | [12. Derivative instruments](index=18&type=section&id=12.%20Derivative%20instruments) VersaBank uses derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps and foreign exchange forward contracts, for asset liability management and to mitigate foreign exchange risk on US operations and intercompany loans - The Bank uses an interest rate swap with a notional amount of **$20.6 million** for asset liability management, qualifying for hedge accounting[47](index=47&type=chunk) - Utilizes a foreign exchange forward contract with a notional value of **USD $98.3 million** to hedge foreign exchange risk on its net investment in VersaBank USA (**USD $139.5 million**)[48](index=48&type=chunk) - A portion of a **USD $75.0 million** subordinated debt also serves as a designated hedge for the remaining **USD $41.2 million** net investment in VersaBank USA[49](index=49&type=chunk) - Another foreign exchange forward contract with a notional value of **USD $12.1 million** mitigates FX risk on a USD-denominated intercompany loan[51](index=51&type=chunk) [13. Commitments and contingencies](index=19&type=section&id=13.%20Commitments%20and%20contingencies) VersaBank's total credit-related commitments decreased to **$638.8 million** as of July 31, 2025, primarily driven by a reduction in credit asset commitments Commitments and Contingencies (thousands of Canadian dollars) | As at | July 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | July 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Credit asset commitments | $591,162 | $635,433 | $367,494 | | Letters of credit | $47,651 | $65,671 | $66,167 | | **Total** | **$638,813** | **$701,104** | **$433,661** | [14. Related party transactions](index=19&type=section&id=14.%20Related%20party%20transactions) Amounts due from key management personnel remained consistent at **$1.5 million**, while amounts due from a controlled corporation decreased, with all related party loans current and no credit loss provisions - Amounts due from key management personnel totaled **$1.5 million** at July 31, 2025 (consistent with October 31, 2024)[54](index=54&type=chunk) - Amounts due from a corporation controlled by key management personnel decreased to **$5.3 million** at July 31, 2025, from $7.1 million at October 31, 2024[54](index=54&type=chunk) - No provisions for credit losses associated with loans to key management personnel, and all loans were current[54](index=54&type=chunk) [15. Capital management](index=19&type=section&id=15.%20Capital%20management) VersaBank's capital management strategy focuses on maintaining a strong capital base for growth, investor confidence, and regulatory compliance, adhering to OSFI guidelines and Basel III standards [a) Overview](index=19&type=section&id=15.a)%20Overview) The Bank aims to maintain a strong capital base in accordance with Board-approved policies and OSFI targets, with no material changes in management approach during the period - The Bank's policy is to maintain a strong capital base to retain investor, creditor, market, and regulator confidence and support future growth[55](index=55&type=chunk) - Capital is managed in accordance with Board-approved policies, considering forecasted requirements, market conditions, and OSFI targets[56](index=56&type=chunk) - Regulatory capital comprises Common Equity Tier 1, Additional Tier 1 (redeemed in 2024), and Tier 2 capital[57](index=57&type=chunk) - No material changes in capital management during the period ended July 31, 2025[60](index=60&type=chunk) [b) Risk-based capital ratios](index=20&type=section&id=15.b)%20Risk-based%20capital%20ratios) The Bank complies with Basel III standards, maintaining capital levels above OSFI's minimum requirements, with CET1, Tier 1, and Total capital ratios all exceeding targets - The Bank complies with Basel III standards and maintains capital levels above OSFI's minimum requirements[63](index=63&type=chunk) Risk-Based Capital Ratios | Capital Ratio | July 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | OSFI Minimum (incl. buffer) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | CET1 capital ratio | 13.56% | 11.24% | 7.0% | | Tier 1 capital ratio | 13.56% | 11.24% | 8.5% | | Total capital ratio | 16.50% | 14.48% | 10.5% | Total Regulatory Capital (thousands of Canadian dollars) | Capital Component | July 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Common Equity Tier 1 capital | $507,212 | $373,503 | | Additional Tier 1 capital | - | - | | Total Tier 1 capital | $507,212 | $373,503 | | Total Tier 2 capital | $109,867 | $107,673 | | **Total regulatory capital** | **$617,079** | **$481,176** | | Total risk-weighted assets | $3,740,088 | $3,323,595 | [c) Leverage ratio](index=22&type=section&id=15.c)%20Leverage%20ratio) The Bank's leverage ratio was **8.90%** as of July 31, 2025, significantly exceeding the Basel III minimum of **3.0%** - The Bank's leverage ratio was **8.90%** as of July 31, 2025, exceeding the Basel III minimum of **3.0%**[65](index=65&type=chunk) Leverage Ratio (thousands of Canadian dollars) | Metric | July 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Tier 1 capital | $507,212 | $373,503 | | Total exposures | $5,698,707 | $5,062,129 | | **Leverage ratio** | **8.90%** | **7.38%** | [16. Interest rate risk position](index=22&type=section&id=16.%20Interest%20rate%20risk%20position) VersaBank is exposed to interest rate risk; a **100 basis point increase** is projected to increase net interest income by **$6.2 million** over 12 months, while a **100 basis point decrease** would reduce it by **$6.5 million** - The Bank is subject to interest rate risk, impacting net interest margin, net interest income, and economic value[66](index=66&type=chunk) Impact of 100 Basis Point Shift in Interest Rates (thousands of Canadian dollars) | Impact on projected net interest income (12 months) | July 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Increase 100 bps | $6,244 | $5,223 | | Decrease 100 bps | $(6,481) | $(5,430) | | Duration difference (months) | (1.7) | (1.6) | [17. Fair value of financial instruments](index=23&type=section&id=17.%20Fair%20value%20of%20financial%20instruments) Fair values of financial instruments are management's best estimates, with cash measured at FVTPL and securities at FVOCI, while credit assets and deposits are primarily at amortized cost - Fair values are management's best estimates, subject to assumptions and judgment, and may not reflect future fair values[68](index=68&type=chunk) - Cash is measured at FVTPL, securities at FVOCI. Credit assets and deposits are primarily at amortized cost[69](index=69&type=chunk) [18. Operating segmentation](index=25&type=section&id=18.%20Operating%20segmentation) VersaBank operates through four reportable segments: Digital Banking Canada, Digital Banking USA, DRTC (cybersecurity), and Digital Meteor, Inc. (digital assets/DDRs), each managed separately due to distinct market focuses - Established four reportable operating segments: Digital Banking Canada, Digital Banking USA, DRTC (cybersecurity), and Digital Meteor, Inc. (digital assets/DDRs)[71](index=71&type=chunk) - Digital Banking Canada employs a business-to-business model for underserved Canadian banking markets, while Digital Banking USA plans a similar model for the US[71](index=71&type=chunk)[72](index=72&type=chunk) - DRTC focuses on cybersecurity services, and Digital Meteor, Inc. owns proprietary IP for next-generation digital assets, including Digital Deposit Receipts (DDRs)[73](index=73&type=chunk)[74](index=74&type=chunk) Segment Net Income (thousands of Canadian dollars) | Segment | July 31, 2025 (3 months) | July 31, 2024 (3 months) | July 31, 2025 (9 months) | July 31, 2024 (9 months) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Digital Banking Canada | $6,520 | $9,811 | $24,484 | $34,065 | | Digital Banking USA | $437 | $303 | $673 | $156 | | Digital Meteor, Inc. | $23 | $(409) | $(96) | $11 | | DRTC | $(398) | $(409) | $(1,807) | $11 | | **Consolidated Net Income** | **$6,582** | **$9,705** | **$23,254** | **$34,232** | [19. Comparative balances](index=27&type=section&id=19.%20Comparative%20balances) Certain comparative balances in the financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted in the current period - Certain comparative balances have been reclassified to conform with the current period's financial statement presentation[80](index=80&type=chunk)
VERSABANK THIRD QUARTER RESULTS CONTINUE TO DEMONSTRATE STRENGTH OF BUSINESS MODEL AS US RPP PORTFOLIO RAMPS UP
Prnewswire· 2025-09-04 11:00
Core Insights - VersaBank reported its third quarter results for fiscal 2025, highlighting significant growth in its digital banking operations and the expansion of its Receivable Purchase Program (RPP) in both the US and Canada [2][8][9] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q3 2025 reached $31.6 million, a 17% increase year-over-year and a 5% increase sequentially [4][13] - Consolidated net income was $6.6 million, down from $9.7 million in Q3 2024 and $8.5 million in Q2 2025, impacted by $4.2 million in non-interest expenses related to the Proposed Realignment of Corporate Structure [4][13][18] - Adjusted net income, excluding the aforementioned costs, was $9.7 million, unchanged year-over-year and up 11% sequentially [4][13][18] Asset Growth - Total assets increased by 21% year-over-year and 9% sequentially to a record $5.5 billion, primarily driven by growth in credit portfolios, particularly the RPP [4][13] - Total Digital Banking operations credit assets rose 18% year-over-year and 6% sequentially to $4.78 billion, with the RPP portfolio increasing by 15% year-over-year and 5% sequentially [4][13][18] Operational Developments - The company added two new partners to its RPP in Canada, including its first securitization partner, which is expected to enhance asset and earnings growth [9][14] - A pilot program for tokenized deposits in the US is underway, which could provide a competitive edge in the digital banking space [9][10] Strategic Initiatives - The Proposed Realignment of Corporate Structure aims to align with a standard US bank framework, expected to create additional shareholder value and reduce corporate costs [3][8][9] - The company is focusing on enhancing its digital banking efficiency and profitability, particularly in the US market, as it continues to grow its RPP [8][9][10]
VERSABANK ADDS TWO NEW RECEIVABLE PURCHASE PROGRAM PARTNERS IN CANADA, INCLUDING FIRST SECURITIZATION PARTNER
Prnewswire· 2025-09-03 11:40
Group 1 - VersaBank has added two new partners to its Receivable Purchase Program (RPP) in Canada, including its first partner under the newly expanded RPP to include a securitized financing offering [1][2] - The first funding transaction for the RPP Securitization partner has been completed, with funding for the other new partner expected to commence soon [1][2] - The addition of these partners enhances VersaBank's position in Canada and is expected to significantly expand its addressable market in both Canada and the United States [2] Group 2 - VersaBank's RPP Securitized Financing strategy will focus on investment in senior-level tranches of target securitized credit assets, typically AAA-rated, and will establish a platform for securitization of assets from financing partners [2] - The strategy aims to meet the current demand from larger financing companies for lower-cost securitized financing in the existing interest rate environment [2] Group 3 - VersaBank operates a branchless, digital, business-to-business banking model, leveraging proprietary technology to serve underserved segments of the banking industry [3] - The bank has successfully launched its Receivable Purchase Program funding solution for point-of-sale finance companies in the US market, building on nearly 15 years of success in Canada [3] - VersaBank also owns DRT Cyber Inc., a leader in cybersecurity services, and Digital Meteor Inc., which focuses on next-generation digital assets for the banking and financial community [3]
VERSABANK ANNOUNCES VERSABANK USA LAUNCH OF TOKENIZED DEPOSIT PILOT PROGRAM IN UNITED STATES
Prnewswire· 2025-08-26 11:11
Core Viewpoint - VersaBank has launched a pilot program for its proprietary Digital Deposit Receipts (DDRs) in the United States, positioning them as a secure and compliant alternative to traditional stablecoins, with the ability to pay interest and FDIC insurance [1][2][3] Group 1: Digital Deposit Receipts (DDRs) - DDRs are bank-issued tokenized deposits that represent actual cash deposits on a 1:1 basis, offering enhanced security, stability, and regulatory compliance compared to stablecoins [1][4] - The USDVB Pilot Program aims to demonstrate the functionality and operational integrity of DDRs in a US dollar environment while ensuring compliance with US banking regulations [2][3] - DDRs were developed in collaboration with law enforcement to serve as a trusted alternative for mainstream financial applications, addressing the growing trend of digital asset management [4] Group 2: Pilot Program Details - The USDVB Pilot Program will involve phased testing with thousands of transactions, starting with controlled internal testing and expanding to limited external deployment [3] - USDVBs will be issued at a rate of 1 USDVB for each US$1.00 on deposit, managed through VersaBank's proprietary digital vault platform [3][6] - The pilot program is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, with plans for commercial launch shortly thereafter [3] Group 3: Company Overview - VersaBank operates as a federally chartered bank in both Canada and the US, focusing on a digital, business-to-business banking model [7] - The bank has successfully launched a Receivable Purchase Program in the US, expanding its services to underserved markets [7] - VersaBank also owns DRT Cyber Inc., a leader in cybersecurity services, enhancing its capabilities in managing digital assets securely [7]
VERSABANK TO HOST THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL/WEBCAST
Prnewswire· 2025-08-21 11:00
Company Overview - VersaBank is a North American bank with a unique branchless, digital, business-to-business model that leverages proprietary technology to serve underserved segments of the banking industry in a risk-mitigated manner [5] - The bank has a significant operating leverage due to its electronic deposit acquisition and funding through financial intermediary partners, which enhances efficiency and return on common equity [5] - VersaBank launched its Receivable Purchase Program in August 2024, targeting the underserved multi-trillion-dollar US market, building on its successful Canadian operations [5] - The bank owns DRT Cyber Inc., a leader in cybersecurity services, addressing the increasing cyber threats faced by financial institutions and corporations [5] - Through its subsidiary Digital Meteor Inc., VersaBank holds proprietary technology for next-generation digital assets, including Digital Deposit Receipts (DDRs) [5] Upcoming Financial Results - VersaBank will report its third quarter 2025 financial results on September 4, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET [1] - The conference call will feature presentations by the President and CFO, along with a question and answer session [1] Accessing Information - Investors can join the conference call via telephone or through a live webcast available on the bank's website [2][3] - An archived version of the webcast will be accessible for 90 days post-event, and a replay of the teleconference will be available until October 4, 2025 [4]
VERSABANK EXPANDS RECEIVABLE PURCHASE PROGRAM WITH LAUNCH OF SECURITIZED FINANCING SOLUTION AND APPOINTS VETERAN US EXECUTIVE TIMOTHY COMISKEY TO LEAD INITIATIVE
Prnewswire· 2025-08-14 11:00
VersaBank's RPP Securitized Financing offering uses the Bank's same proprietary Asset Management System (AMS) technology as its core RPP solution and benefits from the same unique model under which the Bank requires a cash holdback from its financing partners, which ensures the Bank receives its expected cash flows should the financing partner experience defaults from its end user borrowers. To support the growth of the new RPP securitization financing option in the United States, VersaBank has appointed ca ...
VERSABANK TO PRESENT AT SIDOTI VIRTUAL INVESTOR CONFERENCE ON JUNE 12, 2025, AT 2:30 PM ET
Prnewswire· 2025-06-11 11:00
Group 1 - VersaBank will participate in the Sidoti Virtual Investor Conference on June 11-12, 2025, with a presentation by President David Taylor scheduled for June 12 at 2:30 p.m. ET [1] - The Bank will also hold one-on-one meetings with interested institutional investors during the conference [2] Group 2 - VersaBank operates as a federally chartered bank in both Canada and the US, utilizing a branchless, digital, business-to-business model that leverages proprietary technology to serve underserved banking segments [3] - The Bank launched its Receivable Purchase Program in August 2024, targeting the US market for point-of-sale finance companies, building on its success in Canada [3] - VersaBank owns DRT Cyber Inc., a leader in cybersecurity services, and Digital Meteor Inc., which holds proprietary technology for digital assets, including Digital Deposit Receipts (DDRs) [3]
VERSABANK PRESIDENT DAVID TAYLOR TO PRESENT ON THE BANK'S REVOLUTIONARY DIGITAL DEPOSIT RECEIPTS AT FLORIDA BANKERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
Prnewswire· 2025-06-09 11:00
Core Insights - VersaBank is set to present its innovative Digital Deposit Receipts (DDRs) at the Florida Bankers Association's Annual Meeting, highlighting their potential to enable banks to issue stablecoins backed by actual deposits [1][2] - The US Administration's positive stance on digital assets is prompting both large and community banks to explore stablecoin solutions for modernizing payment systems [2] - VersaBank operates a branchless, digital business-to-business model, focusing on underserved segments of the banking industry while maintaining a risk-mitigated approach [3] Company Overview - VersaBank is federally chartered in both Canada and the US, utilizing advanced technology to efficiently serve the banking sector [3] - The bank has launched a Receivable Purchase Program funding solution aimed at the US market, which has been successful in Canada for nearly 15 years [3] - VersaBank owns DRT Cyber Inc., a leader in cybersecurity services, and Digital Meteor Inc., which focuses on developing next-generation digital assets [3] Market Position - The Digital Deposit Receipt solution is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing banking software, addressing regulatory concerns and ensuring high security standards [2] - The bank's unique model allows it to achieve significant operating leverage, enhancing efficiency and return on common equity [3] - VersaBank's shares are traded on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and NASDAQ under the symbol VBNK [4]
VersaBank (VBNK) Misses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-06-04 13:15
Core Viewpoint - VersaBank reported quarterly earnings of $0.18 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.21 per share, and down from $0.33 per share a year ago, indicating a negative earnings surprise of -14.29% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $21.21 million for the quarter ended April 2025, which was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.54%, and slightly up from $21.01 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, VersaBank has only surpassed consensus EPS estimates once and has not beaten consensus revenue estimates during the same period [2] Stock Performance - VersaBank shares have declined approximately 16.5% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 1.5% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for VersaBank is 3 (Hold), suggesting that the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.27 on revenues of $24.05 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.15 on revenues of $91.78 million [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for VersaBank is mixed, which could change following the recent earnings report [6] Industry Context - The Zacks Industry Rank for Banks - Foreign is currently in the top 9% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% of ranked industries [8]