Riverview Bancorp(RVSB) - 2025 Q4 - Annual Report

Credit Losses and Loan Portfolio - The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $100,000 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, compared to no provision for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024[59]. - As of March 31, 2025, the Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL) was $15.4 million, or 1.45% of total loans, down from 1.50% at March 31, 2024[60]. - Net charge-offs totaled $90,000 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, compared to net recoveries of $13,000 for the prior fiscal year[60]. - Criticized loans increased by $11.8 million to $48.5 million at March 31, 2025, representing approximately 4.56% of the total loan portfolio[61]. - Classified loans increased by $2.2 million to $2.9 million at March 31, 2025, primarily due to the downgrade of a $2.0 million commercial real estate loan[63]. - The Company's ACL coverage ratio for nonperforming loans exceeded 9,900% at March 31, 2025, compared to 8,600% at the end of the prior fiscal year[60]. - The general valuation allowance for pooled loans was 1.45% at March 31, 2025, compared to 1.50% at March 31, 2024[60]. - The total loans outstanding increased to $1,062,460,000 at March 31, 2025, from $1,024,013,000 at March 31, 2024[68]. Investment Portfolio - The investment portfolio consisted solely of debt securities as of March 31, 2025, with no equity securities held[69]. - The Company does not have any exposure to sub-prime lending in its investment securities portfolio[71]. - Total investment securities decreased from $372.7 million in 2024 to $322.5 million in 2025, representing a decline of approximately 13.5%[72]. - The weighted average yield on total available-for-sale securities was 2.09% as of March 31, 2025[72]. Deposits and Borrowings - Core branch deposits increased by $2.2 million from March 31, 2024, to March 31, 2025, reflecting a focus on organic growth in client relationships[78]. - The average balance of interest-bearing checking accounts rose to $261.5 million in 2025, with an average interest rate of 1.00%, compared to $243.9 million and 0.32% in 2024[77]. - FHLB advances totaled $76.4 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $88.3 million in 2024, indicating a reduction in reliance on external borrowings[82]. - The weighted average rate on FHLB advances was 5.17% in 2025, slightly down from 5.40% in 2024[84]. - The Company had $288.0 million of uninsured deposits as of March 31, 2025, compared to $297.2 million in 2024, reflecting a decrease in risk exposure[81]. - The Company had $36.0 million in CDARS and ICS deposits, representing 2.92% of total deposits, which provide clients with access to FDIC insurance beyond the standard limit[78]. - The average balance of money market accounts was $224.1 million in 2025, with an average interest rate of 1.86%, up from $233.7 million and 1.22% in 2024[77]. Employee and Workforce Information - As of March 31, 2025, the Company had 238 full-time equivalent employees, with an average tenure of 6.8 years[88]. - The workforce composition is approximately 65% women and 35% men, with 54% of management roles held by women[89]. - The Company believes its relationship with employees is good, with no employees represented by a collective bargaining unit[88]. - The Company promotes training and continuing education as an ongoing function for its employees[90]. Financial Performance and Capitalization - The Bank met the requirements to be "well capitalized" as of March 31, 2025, with a CET1 risk-based ratio of 6.5% and a Tier 1 risk-based ratio of 8%[113]. - The Company maintains a capital conservation buffer greater than 2.5% of risk-weighted assets to avoid limitations on paying dividends and engaging in share repurchases[112]. - Riverview Services reported a net income of $10,000 and total assets of $1.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025[93]. - The Trust Company had a net income of $2.2 million and total assets of $12.9 million at March 31, 2025, with total assets under management of $877.9 million[94]. Regulatory and Compliance Issues - The Company has not elected to use the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) framework as of March 31, 2025[110]. - The Bank is not required to maintain any reserve balances as of March 31, 2025[131]. - Riverview is subject to comprehensive regulation by the Federal Reserve under the Bank Holding Company Act, requiring semi-annual reports and compliance with extensive regulations[143]. - Non-compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act and Bank Secrecy Act could result in fines or sanctions, impacting the company's ability to obtain regulatory approval for acquisitions[193]. - The Federal Reserve's policy on cash dividends requires that net income for the past year must be sufficient to fully fund dividends, and companies experiencing financial problems should not borrow to pay dividends[149]. Risk Management and Strategic Considerations - The company has established an enterprise risk management framework to balance risk and return, critical for optimizing shareholder value[194]. - Climate change and related regulatory initiatives may materially affect the company's business and results of operations, with potential adverse impacts from severe weather events[195][196]. - Cybersecurity risks remain a significant concern, with potential breaches leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and increased costs[197][198][199]. - The company faces risks related to fraud and financial crimes, which have been increasing nationally, potentially resulting in financial losses and reputational harm[204]. - The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) introduces model risk and regulatory compliance challenges, necessitating robust governance and oversight[205][207]. - Acquisitions are part of the company's growth strategy but involve risks such as asset quality issues, client loss, and integration challenges[211][212]. - The company relies on external vendors for key operational components, exposing it to risks if vendors fail to meet contractual obligations[214]. - Goodwill impairment could reduce earnings, as the company must evaluate goodwill annually and make subjective judgments regarding fair value[210]. - The company’s financial results depend on management's accounting methods and assumptions, which could lead to unexpected losses if incorrect[208][209]. - The board of directors oversees the risk management process, including cybersecurity risks, engaging with management on these issues[203]. - Ineffective liquidity management could adversely affect the company's financial results and condition, with potential negative impacts from decreased business activity or adverse regulatory actions[215]. - Future growth or losses may require the company to raise additional capital, which may not be available or could be costly, impacting expansion and financial condition[218]. - Regulatory changes regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices may adversely impact the company's reputation and compliance costs[219]. - The company faces intense competition in loan making and deposit attraction, which could reduce net interest income and profitability[224]. - Retaining and recruiting key management personnel is critical for the company's success, with intense competition for qualified employees in the banking industry[225]. - The company relies on dividends from the Bank for substantially all of its revenue at the holding company level, and any inability to receive dividends could adversely affect its financial condition[226].