Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported an EPS of $0.83 and net income of $32 million, with a return on assets (ROA) of 1.32% and a pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) of 1.73% [8][19] - Net interest income increased by $3.3 million, or 3.9%, compared to the first quarter, with a net interest margin (NIM) expansion to 3.88%, up seven basis points [14][18] - Total assets exceeded $9.8 billion, driven by a 5% increase in loans [6][8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Annualized loan growth was just over 5%, amounting to $98 million in Q2, primarily driven by commercial real estate balances, which increased by $58 million [9][10] - The mortgage and home equity businesses contributed a combined net growth of $26 million [10] - Customer deposit growth was $28 million, or 1.42% annualized, with non-interest bearing deposits representing 28% of total deposits [11][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company maintained a stable allowance for credit losses at 1.24% of total loans, with non-performing assets (NPAs) remaining low [12][39] - The competitive landscape varies geographically, with the company maintaining significant market share in its core markets while being a disruptor in Ohio [64] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on organic growth, with a clear path to reach $10 billion in total assets through loan growth and strategic initiatives [6][19] - There is an ongoing emphasis on improving asset quality and maintaining a solid deposit mix, with a disciplined approach to potential inorganic growth opportunities [5][6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about future loan growth, expecting to maintain a mid to high single-digit growth rate for the remainder of the year [25][50] - The company is actively monitoring the impact of economic changes and tariffs but has not seen significant adverse effects on growth [12][39] Other Important Information - The company added four new commercial bankers to enhance its commercial and industrial (C&I) lending efforts [10][53] - The tangible common equity (TCE) ratio increased by 18 basis points, positioning the company well for growth opportunities [18][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for funding costs and loan growth? - Management indicated that successful deposit raising efforts could offset some pressure on margins, but growth might be slightly lower than the current NIM of 3.88% [23] Question: Can you clarify the potential upside in a higher for longer interest rate environment? - Management noted that benefits from repricing on loans and securities could yield a couple of basis points of upside, but it would not be significant [24] Question: What is the company's strategy regarding M&A? - Management confirmed that building long-term relationships is critical, and they are optimistic about participating in M&A as market uncertainty decreases [29] Question: How does the company view its credit quality and reserves? - Management aims to stabilize non-performing loans (NPLs) and maintain low charge-offs, with reserves currently at 1.24% of loans [39][42] Question: What is the expected impact of crossing the $10 billion asset threshold? - The Durbin hit is estimated between $6 million and $7 million annually, but the company has built infrastructure to manage this without significant additional expenses [43][56] Question: What are the primary drivers of loan growth in the second half of the year? - Management highlighted consistent growth across various business lines, particularly in commercial real estate and home equity, with a focus on maintaining strong pipelines [50][51]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 8.2% quarter-over-quarter and 17.8% year-over-year [3] - Total loan balances rose by $10 million in Q2, with loan yields at 5.5%, up five basis points from Q1 [5][6] - Total deposits decreased by $60.9 million in Q2 but average total deposits increased by $35.4 million from the prior quarter [6] - Net interest income increased by $1.3 million or 2.4% from the prior quarter, with net interest margin rising to 3.51% from 3.44% [8][10] - Regulatory capital ratios remain above well-capitalized thresholds, with the TCE ratio increasing to 9.4% from 9.3% [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commercial lending closed $248 million in new loan commitments, up from $183 million in Q1 and $218 million in Q2 2024 [18] - The commercial loan pipeline ended Q2 at $473 million, up from $460 million in the previous quarter [18] - Average interest rate for new commercial loans was 6.55%, down 28 basis points from the previous quarter [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Deposits decreased during the quarter but are up $100 million year-to-date compared to a decline of $82 million for the same period last year [21] - The deposit pipeline ended the quarter at $132 million, down from $165 million in Q1 [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on improving net interest margin and controlling noninterest expense growth to drive higher profitability [3] - Strategic repositioning of the balance sheet included a pretax loss of $6.9 million on the sale of $91.6 million of securities [7] - The company remains open to considering new team lift-outs to enhance growth, particularly in construction lending [51][54] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about continued trends in profitability and risk management as the year progresses [3] - There is concern about the increase in nonperforming and substandard loans, but management believes it reflects a return to a more normalized credit environment [17] - The company expects loan growth to resume after the third quarter as construction loan payoff activity normalizes [20] Other Important Information - Nonaccrual loans totaled just under $9.9 million, representing 0.21% of total loans, an increase from 0.09% in Q1 [12] - The company repurchased 193,700 shares at a total cost of $4.5 million during Q2, with 797,000 shares remaining available for repurchase [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Projected earn back on loss trade and near-term margin impact - The projected earn back is approximately three years, with an estimated pickup of about $2.3 million pretax [25][26] Question: Future restructuring activity - Future restructuring activity will depend on market conditions and capital needs, with ongoing efforts to improve overall performance [27][28] Question: Update on buyback and strategic use of capital - The stock price was advantageous in Q2, and future buyback activity will depend on stock price and other needs [29][30] Question: Credit quality and downgrades - The increase in criticized loans reflects identified problem credits rather than aggressive credit reviews [35][36] Question: Opportunities for loan growth and borrower sentiment - The largest opportunities for loan growth are in commercial real estate, with some pause among borrowers due to tariff uncertainties [38][39] Question: Spot rate on deposits and NIM for June - The spot rate was 1.92% as of June 30, with a NIM of 3.58% [45][46] Question: Update on new teams and production ramp-up - The expansion of the construction team is on track, with expectations to grow balances by about $75 million [51][52] Question: Competitive environment and pricing pressures - The overall volume in the market has decreased, leading to increased competition, but the pipeline remains strong [62][63]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net income for Q2 2025 of $11 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, representing a 56% increase from Q2 2024 and an increase of $847,000 from the linked quarter [4] - Pre-provision net revenue increased by $3.3 million, or 37.5%, compared to Q2 2024, and by $770,000, or 6.7%, from the linked quarter [5] - Net interest income for the quarter was $34.8 million, an increase of $2 million, or 6.2%, compared to the linked quarter [5] - Non-interest income declined by $1.3 million, or 16.2%, from the first quarter and by $3.8 million from Q2 2024 [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The loan and lease portfolio grew at an annualized rate of 6.8% during the quarter, with significant growth in residential loans, which increased by $42 million [6][14] - Non-interest expense for the quarter was $27.5 million, a 1.3% increase over the first quarter, primarily due to merit increases in compensation [12] - The efficiency ratio improved to 64.5% compared to 64.9% for the linked quarter and 72.6% for the prior year [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total deposits declined by $42.7 million, or 1.3%, primarily due to a municipal customer transferring funds out [17] - The loan-to-deposit ratio was 98.6%, higher than desired, with plans to reduce it to a targeted range of 90% to 95% [19] - The company launched a new digital deposit account opening platform to attract new customers [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced a definitive agreement to acquire a former Savings Bank in Spencer, Ohio, and an $88.5 million follow-on capital offering [7][8] - The acquisition is expected to enhance the company's capital ratios and support organic growth [10][22] - The company aims to leverage the acquired low-cost core deposits and security portfolio to fund loan growth [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about loan growth, particularly in Ohio, which is becoming more business-friendly [40] - The company anticipates loan growth to remain in the mid-single digits for the remainder of 2025 and accelerate into high single digits in 2026 [24] - Credit quality remains strong, with criticized credits declining by $2 million during the quarter [23] Other Important Information - The company successfully raised $76.3 million in additional capital through a follow-on offering [11] - The effective tax rate for the quarter was 14.6% [13] - Unrealized losses in the securities portfolio increased to $63.1 million as of June 30 [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Core margin trends for the second half - Management expects the core margin to improve, projecting a range of 3.52% to 3.53% for Q3, with further expansion in Q4 [31] Question: Competitive environment for lending and funding - The competitive landscape is intensifying, with larger regional banks becoming more aggressive in both lending and deposits [33] Question: Specific markets driving loan growth - Loan growth was primarily in residential loans, with a focus on Ohio's expanding job market and business investments [40] Question: Deposit growth strategy and initiatives - Previous initiatives are nearing capacity, but new initiatives, including a digital account opening system, are expected to enhance deposit growth [44] Question: Leasing recovery impact on loan balances - The leasing side is expected to rebound, positively impacting loan balances as well [66]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net income of $14.5 million for Q2 2025, with earnings per share of $0.068, a return on average assets of 1.37%, and a return on average equity of 14.17% [4] - Net interest margin expanded by 8 basis points to 3.53%, while the cost of total deposits declined by 2 basis points to 2.46% [5] - The efficiency ratio was reported at 41.03% for the second quarter [5] - Total assets increased by $168.4 million, driven by loan portfolio growth, particularly in commercial real estate [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Loans held for investment grew by $136.2 million, or 15% on an annualized basis, while deposits increased by approximately $158.3 million, or 17% on an annualized basis [5] - Non-interest income rose to $1.8 million from $1.4 million in the previous quarter, primarily due to improved earnings from investments in venture-backed funds [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-interest bearing deposits made up 26% of total deposits as of June 30, 2025, an increase from 25% at the end of the prior quarter [8] - Approximately 59.9% of deposit relationships total more than $5 million, indicating a stable funding base for future growth [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced the expansion of its food and agribusiness vertical and the opening of a new office in Walnut Creek in September 2025 [11] - The focus remains on building a strong presence in the San Francisco Bay Area, with plans for future expansion into the South Bay [25][26] - The company aims to balance its loan portfolio by reducing concentrations in commercial real estate through the new agribusiness vertical [61] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's resilience and ability to adapt to changing economic conditions while executing its long-term strategic plan [12] - The management team highlighted the importance of maintaining strong relationships with clients and community partners as a foundation for future growth [66] Other Important Information - The company recorded a provision for credit losses of $2.5 million during the quarter, with non-performing loans representing only 6 basis points of total loans held for investment [6][7] - The company is well-capitalized, with all capital ratios above regulatory thresholds [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impressive core deposit growth - Management attributed success to having 40 motivated business development officers driving growth across all verticals and geographies [18] Question: Bay Area business environment - Management noted a positive change in the Bay Area's business environment and expressed excitement about the Walnut Creek opening and future expansion [24][25] Question: Efficiency ratio and investments - Management indicated a commitment to continue investing in the business while acknowledging the potential for achieving a sub-40% efficiency ratio [29][30] Question: Run rate for expenses with Walnut Creek office - Management estimated an increase of $500,000 to $750,000 in expenses for the next quarter due to the new office [33] Question: Sustainability of non-interest bearing deposit growth - Management believes the growth in non-interest bearing deposits is sustainable due to the addition of new relationships [34] Question: Loan growth outlook - Management remains comfortable with a loan growth target of 10% to 12% for the full year, supported by a strong pipeline [59] Question: New food and agribusiness vertical - Management highlighted the potential for growth in the agribusiness sector, led by an experienced team targeting underserved markets [60][61]

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