South Plains Financial(SPFI) - 2022 Q2 - Quarterly Report

PART I Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements Unaudited consolidated financial statements for South Plains Financial, Inc. as of June 30, 2022, show increased assets and net income, but decreased stockholders' equity due to unrealized security losses Consolidated Balance Sheets Total assets increased to $3.97 billion driven by loan growth, while stockholders' equity significantly decreased to $364.2 million due to accumulated other comprehensive loss Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Account | June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) | December 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Assets | $3,974,724 | $3,901,855 | | Cash and cash equivalents | $375,690 | $486,821 | | Loans held for investment, net | $2,540,708 | $2,395,479 | | Securities available for sale | $763,943 | $724,504 | | Total Liabilities | $3,610,502 | $3,494,428 | | Total deposits | $3,425,837 | $3,341,222 | | Total Stockholders' Equity | $364,222 | $407,427 | | Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | $(46,832) | $13,702 | Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net income for Q2 2022 increased to $15.9 million due to higher net interest income, but a significant unrealized loss on securities led to a comprehensive loss of $14.6 million Key Income Statement Data (in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | Six Months 2022 | Six Months 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Interest Income | $37,105 | $29,593 | $67,052 | $59,137 | | Provision for loan losses | $0 | $(2,007) | $(2,085) | $(1,918) | | Noninterest Income | $18,835 | $22,250 | $42,532 | $48,750 | | Noninterest Expense | $36,056 | $36,778 | $73,980 | $73,835 | | Net Income | $15,883 | $13,650 | $30,161 | $28,810 | | Diluted EPS | $0.88 | $0.74 | $1.66 | $1.55 | | Comprehensive income (loss) | $(14,648) | $19,867 | $(30,373) | $25,896 | Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' equity decreased to $364.2 million, primarily due to a $60.5 million other comprehensive loss and $9.2 million in common stock repurchases - For the six months ended June 30, 2022, key changes to stockholders' equity included $30.2 million in net income, offset by a $60.5 million other comprehensive loss, $3.9 million in cash dividends, and $9.2 million in common stock repurchases[15] Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Net cash provided by operating activities was $89.4 million, while investing activities used $271.9 million, resulting in a $111.1 million decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash Flow Summary - Six Months Ended June 30 (in thousands) | Cash Flow Category | 2022 | 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $89,447 | $69,206 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(271,901) | $(68,097) | | Net cash provided by financing activities | $71,323 | $82,533 | | Net change in cash and cash equivalents | $(111,131) | $83,642 | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements The notes detail accounting policies, including lease standard adoption, portfolio breakdowns, credit quality, borrowing arrangements, capital adequacy, and segment performance - The company adopted ASU No. 2016-02 — Leases (Topic 842) effective January 1, 2022, recording a $9.4 million right-of-use asset and a $10.3 million lease liability[50] - The company expects to adopt the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model effective January 1, 2023, and has contracted with a third-party vendor for implementation[63] - As of June 30, 2022, the company had no remaining loans under active COVID-19 related modification programs[87][88] - On July 21, 2022, the company declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable on August 15, 2022[138] Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Management discusses Q2 2022 performance, highlighting increased net income from loan growth and rising rates, offset by lower noninterest income, while noting solid financial condition and improved asset quality despite unrealized security losses Results of Operations Q2 2022 net income increased to $15.9 million, driven by higher net interest income from loan growth and rising rates, despite a decline in noninterest income from mortgage banking Quarterly Performance Summary (in millions, except per share data) | Metric | Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Income | $15.9 | $13.7 | | Diluted EPS | $0.88 | $0.74 | | Return on Average Assets | 1.60% | 1.46% | | Return on Average Equity | 16.96% | 14.27% | - Net interest margin for Q2 2022 expanded to 4.02% from 3.42% in Q2 2021, driven by higher loan yields and interest income from four specific credits totaling $4.4 million[162][164] - Mortgage banking activities income decreased by $5.0 million (36.8%) year-over-year in Q2 2022 due to slowing refinance activity as mortgage rates rose[172] - Salaries and employee benefits expense decreased by $1.4 million (5.9%) in Q2 2022, primarily due to lower mortgage commissions[177] Financial Condition Total assets grew to $3.97 billion, driven by a 5.9% increase in loans and 2.5% increase in deposits, while asset quality improved despite unrealized losses in the securities portfolio - Loans held for investment grew by $142.9 million (5.9%) since December 31, 2021, driven by organic growth of $176.0 million, partially offset by a $33.1 million decrease in PPP loans[181] - The allowance for loan losses decreased to $39.8 million (1.54% of loans) from $42.1 million (1.73% of loans) at year-end 2021, reflecting improved credit metrics[203][205] - Nonaccrual loans decreased to $7.2 million at June 30, 2022, from $9.5 million at December 31, 2021[210] - Total deposits increased by $84.6 million (2.5%) to $3.43 billion, with noninterest-bearing deposits growing to 35.0% of total deposits from 32.1% at year-end 2021[226][227] Liquidity and Capital Resources The company maintains strong liquidity and capital, despite a decrease in stockholders' equity to $364.2 million due to comprehensive loss and stock repurchases, with all regulatory capital ratios remaining well above thresholds Regulatory Capital Ratios | Ratio (Consolidated) | June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total capital to risk-weighted assets | 17.32% | 18.40% | | Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets | 13.67% | 14.49% | | CET1 capital to risk-weighted assets | 12.24% | 12.91% | | Tier 1 capital to average assets | 10.93% | 10.77% | - The company repurchased 256,988 shares of common stock for $6.2 million during the second quarter of 2022[253] Non-GAAP Financial Measures Non-GAAP measures show tangible book value per share decreased to $19.50 and tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio decreased to 8.60% due to comprehensive income changes Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures | Metric | June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Book value per share (GAAP) | $20.91 | $22.94 | | Tangible book value per share (Non-GAAP) | $19.50 | $21.51 | | Total stockholders' equity to total assets (GAAP) | 9.16% | 10.44% | | Tangible common equity to tangible assets (Non-GAAP) | 8.60% | 9.85% | Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk The company's primary market risk is interest rate volatility, with simulations indicating a 100 basis point rate increase would raise net interest income by 1.12% over 12 months Net Interest Income Sensitivity Analysis (12-Month Horizon) | Change in Interest Rates (Basis Points) | % Change in Net Interest Income (June 30, 2022) | | :--- | :--- | | +300 | 2.79% | | +200 | 2.02% | | +100 | 1.12% | | -100 | (3.42)% | Item 4. Controls and Procedures Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2022, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting during the quarter - The CEO and CFO concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by the report[287] - No changes occurred during the quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company's internal control over financial reporting[288] PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings The company is not involved in any litigation expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial position, beyond previously disclosed matters - The company states that, except for previously disclosed matters, it is not involved in any litigation expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial position[290] Item 1A. Risk Factors No material changes have occurred in the risk factors previously disclosed in the company's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K - No material changes have occurred in the risk factors disclosed in the 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K[291] Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds During Q2 2022, the company repurchased 256,988 shares for $6.2 million, with a new $15.0 million repurchase program approved in May 2022 Share Repurchase Activity - Q2 2022 | Month | Total Shares Repurchased | Average Price Paid Per Share | Total Dollar Amount Purchased | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | April 2022 | 45,492 | $25.80 | $1,173,704 | | May 2022 | 160,610 | $23.66 | $3,799,860 | | June 2022 | 50,886 | $23.79 | $1,210,831 | | Total | 256,988 | - | $6,184,395 | - A new stock repurchase program for up to $15.0 million was approved on May 18, 2022, with an expiration date of May 21, 2023[292] Other Items (Items 3, 4, 5 & 6) Items 3, 4, and 5 were reported as not applicable or with no information to disclose, concluding with a list of filed exhibits - Items 3 (Defaults upon Senior Securities), 4 (Mine Safety Disclosures), and 5 (Other Information) were reported as not applicable or with no information to disclose[295][296][297]