HARRISBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2024-- Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPB) ("Mid Penn"), the parent company of Mid Penn Bank (the "Bank") and MPB Financial Services, LLC, today reported net income available to common shareholders ("earnings") for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 of $12.3 million, or $0.74 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $9.2 million, or $0.56 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2023 and a consensus analyst estimate of $0.72 per diluted common share for the third quarter of 2024.

Key Highlights of the Third Quarter of 2024:

• Net income available to common shareholders increased 33.2% to $12.3 million, or $0.74 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2024, compared to net income of $9.2 million, or $0.56 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2023. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased 43.1% to $36.2 million, or $2.18 per diluted common share, compared to $25.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, or $1.56 per diluted common share.

• Book value per common share improved to $34.48 for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to $33.76 and $31.89 for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. Tangible book value per common share ⁽¹⁾ improved to $26.36 for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to $25.75 and $23.81 for the periods ended June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

• Net interest margin increased to 3.13% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to 3.12% for the second quarter of 2024. Cost of funds increased to 2.77% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to 2.74% for the second quarter of 2024, as the Bank continued to experience strong core deposit growth.

• Deposits increased $209.8 million, or 18.6% (annualized), during the third quarter of 2024, compared to $117.9 million, or 10.5% (annualized), during the second quarter of 2024. This increase was driven by a $93.8 million increase in interest-bearing accounts and a $90.0 million increase in time deposits.

• Loan growth for the third quarter of 2024 was $67.1 million, or 6.2% (annualized), as the Bank continued to execute on its restrained growth strategy in 2024. Total loans increased $286.0 million, or 6.9%, compared to the third quarter of 2023.

• On July 31, 2024, Mid Penn completed the acquisition of an insurance business and related accounts of a full-service employee benefits firm that serves mid to large employers across central and eastern Pennsylvania, northern Maryland, and northern Virginia, for a purchase price of $2.0 million. The acquired entity contributed earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 of $69 thousand and pre-tax expenses related to the acquisition were $109 thousand. Mid Penn has recognized total goodwill of $1.1 million as a result of this acquisition.

• The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, payable November 25, 2024, to shareholders of record as of November 8, 2024.

Chair, President and CEO Rory G. Ritrievi provided the following statement:

"On behalf of the hardworking employees of Mid Penn and its Board of Directors, I am very pleased to report that our third quarter earnings, detailed below, were not only better than what the analysts and we had expected, but were also based on continued fidelity to the strategies we outlined late last year in this shareholder communication.

Principally, those strategies included: restrained loan growth; robust core deposit growth; strong asset quality; restraint on operating expenses; and building on tangible book value.

With our third quarter loan and deposit growth through nine months, we are now at 6.2% annualized loan growth and 18.6% annualized deposit growth, which is right in line with the type of performance we targeted for the third quarter of 2024. Through nine months, we have experienced less than 0.01% annualized net charge offs, demonstrating strong performance in asset quality. With 7.2% annualized revenue growth within the quarter and 2.5% annualized expense growth, annualized operating leverage for the third quarter was 4.7%, demonstrating the benefit of an ongoing restraint on expenses.

Most importantly, we have seen a 10.7% improvement in tangible book value year over year and 6.9% growth since the end of 2023.

With another solid quarter now behind us, we are also pleased to announce that the Board has authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock, which was declared at its meeting on October 23, 2024, payable on November 25, 2024, to shareholders of record as of November 8, 2024."

Net Interest Income

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, net interest income was $40.2 million compared to net interest income of $38.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and $37.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The tax-equivalent net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was 3.13% compared to 3.12% and 3.16% for the second quarter of 2024 and third quarter of 2023, respectively, representing a 1 basis point ("bp") increase from the second quarter of 2024, and a 3 bp decrease compared to the same period in 2023.

The yield on interest-earning assets increased to 5.73% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, from 5.69% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and 5.35% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. These increases were due to assets continuing to reprice at higher rates during the third quarter of 2024, continued discipline on new loan pricing, and an increase in the average balance of Fed Funds Sold.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net interest income increased 4.9% to $115.4 million compared to net interest income of $110.0 million for the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to a $40.7 million increase in interest income on loans, offset by a $32.0 million increase in interest expense on deposits compared to the same period of 2023.

Average Balances

Average loans increased $52.6 million to $4.4 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to $4.4 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and $4.1 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Average deposits were $4.6 billion for the third quarter of 2024, reflecting an increase of $146.0 million, or 3.3%, compared to total average deposits of $4.5 billion in the second quarter of 2024, and an increase of $236.6 million, or 5.4%, compared to total average deposits of $4.4 billion for the third quarter of 2023. Average balances were impacted by the acquisition of Brunswick Bancorp in the second quarter of 2023. The average cost of deposits was 2.66% for the third quarter of 2024, representing a 12 bp increase and a 48 bp increase from the second quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2023, respectively. The Bank continues to face headwinds with respect to deposit pricing, given increased interest rates and competition for deposits across all product types. Our primary focus with respect to deposit strategy is stability, ensuring that our rates are competitive, and our product mix satisfies the needs of our customers. Additionally, the Bank also maintains interest rate swaps to hedge the cash flows associated with existing brokered CDs to mitigate the impact of rising deposit costs. Cost of funds increased to 2.77%, compared to 2.74% for the second quarter of 2024, as the Bank continued to experience strong deposit growth.

Total deposits increased $209.8 million to $4.7 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, or 18.6% (annualized), compared to $4.5 billion and $4.4 billion at June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. The increase during the third quarter of 2024 was primarily related to a $93.8 million increase in interest bearing deposits, and an increase of $90.0 million in time deposits. Time deposits represented 34.2% of total deposits at June 30, 2024, compared to 34.5% at September 30, 2024. The balance of non-interest-bearing deposits increased $26.0 million from the second quarter of 2024, representing approximately 16.8% of total deposits at September 30, 2024, compared to 17.0% at June 30, 2024, and 18.3% at September 30, 2023. The average duration of the non-hedged time deposit portfolio was 12 months at September 30, 2024.

Asset Quality

The total provision for credit losses, including provision for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures, was $516 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of $1.1 million compared to the provision for credit losses of $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and a $1.6 million decrease compared to the provision for credit losses of $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. This decrease was driven by a combination of a decreased reserve on individually evaluated loans and decreases in loss rates across multiple segments of the portfolio. Net charge-offs for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $347 thousand or less than 0.008% of total loans.

The provision for credit losses on loans was $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of $1.3 million compared to the provision for credit losses of $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, is primarily due to a decrease in loss factors across all portfolios. The benefit for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures was $601 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were $409 thousand or 0.009% of total loans.

Allowance for credit losses - loans was 0.80% of loans, net of unearned income at September 30, 2024, compared to 0.81% and 0.82% at June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

Total nonperforming assets were $17.7 million at September 30, 2024, compared to nonperforming assets of $10.4 million and $14.4 million at June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. The increase during the third quarter of 2024 primarily related to the addition of one commercial property with a balance of $7.7 million, being placed on nonaccrual in the third quarter of 2024. Delinquency, measured as loans past due 30 days or more, as a percentage of total loans was 0.61% at September 30, 2024, compared to .57% and .46% as of June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023, respectively.

Capital

Shareholders’ equity increased $30.7 million, or 5.7%, from $542.4 million as of December 31, 2023 to $573.1 million as of September 30, 2024. Retained earnings increased $9.0 million, or 5.5%, from $163.3 million as of June 30, 2024 to $172.2 million as of September 30, 2024. Regulatory capital ratios for both Mid Penn and the Bank indicate regulatory capital levels in excess of both the regulatory minimums and the levels necessary for the Bank to be considered "well capitalized" at September 30, 2024. Additionally, Mid Penn declared $3.3 million in dividends during the third quarter of 2024.

On April 24, 2024, Mid Penn’s Board of Directors reauthorized its treasury stock repurchase program ("Program") effective through April 24, 2025. The Program authorizes the repurchase of up to $15.0 million of Mid Penn’s outstanding common stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Mid Penn repurchased 15,500 shares of common stock at an average price of $20.81. As of September 30, 2024, Mid Penn repurchased a total of 440,722 shares of common stock at an average price of $22.78 per share under the Program. The Program had approximately $5.0 million remaining available for repurchase as of September 30, 2024.

Noninterest Income

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, noninterest income totaled $5.2 million, a decrease of $151 thousand, or 2.8%, compared to noninterest income of $5.3 million for the second quarter of 2024. The decrease is primarily due to a $416 thousand decrease in other miscellaneous noninterest income, driven by a $482 thousand decrease in Bank owned life insurance benefits received, partially offset by a $140 thousand increase in mortgage banking income, a $76 thousand increase in the gain on sales of SBA loans, and a $74 thousand increase in income from Fiduciary activities.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, noninterest income totaled $16.3 million, an increase of $1.5 million, or 9.8%, compared to noninterest income of $14.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in noninterest income is primarily driven by a $1.0 million increase in other miscellaneous noninterest income, driven by increases in Bank owned life insurance benefits received, and a $767 thousand increase in Mortgage Banking income.

Noninterest Expense

Total noninterest expense increased $1.7 million to $30.0 million in the third quarter of 2024 from $28.2 million in the second quarter of 2024. The increase was driven by a $924 thousand increase in legal and professional fees, a $700 thousand increase in shares tax, and a $623 thousand increase in salaries and employee benefits, partially offset by a $624 thousand decrease in other miscellaneous noninterest expense.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, noninterest expense totaled $86.7 million, a decrease of $3.5 million, or 3.9%, compared to noninterest expense of $90.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by $7.9 million of Brunswick acquisition costs in 2023, partially offset by a $3.0 million increase in salaries and benefits expense, and a $1.0 million increase in legal and professional fees.

The efficiency ratio⁽¹⁾ was 64.9% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to 63.7% in the second quarter of 2024, and 66.3% in the third quarter of 2023. The change in the efficiency ratio during the third quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2024 was the result of higher net interest income and slightly higher noninterest expense, partially offset by lower noninterest income driven by a decrease in Bank owned life insurance benefits received . Mid Penn continues to evaluate levels of noninterest expense for opportunities to reduce operating costs throughout the organization.

Subsequent Events

Management considers subsequent events occurring after the balance sheet date for matters which may require adjustment to, or disclosure in, the consolidated financial statements. The review period for subsequent events extends up to and including the filing date of a public company’s consolidated financial statements when filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, the financial information in this announcement is subject to change. The statements are valid only as of the date hereof and Mid Penn disclaims any obligation to update this information.

SPECIAL CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release, and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not historical facts and include expressions about management's confidence and strategies and management's current views and expectations about new and existing programs and products, relationships, opportunities, technology and market conditions. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as "continues," "expect," "look," "believe," "anticipate," "may," "will," "should," "projects," "strategy" or similar statements. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements, and no reliance should be placed on any forward-looking statement. Factors that may cause results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, spreads on earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and interest rate sensitivity; prepayment speeds, loan originations, credit losses and market values on loans, collateral securing loans, and other assets; sources of liquidity; common shares outstanding; common stock price volatility; fair value of and number of stock-based compensation awards to be issued in future periods; the impact of changes in market values on securities held in Mid Penn’s portfolio; legislation affecting the financial services industry as a whole, and Mid Penn and Mid Penn Bank individually or collectively, including tax legislation; results of the regulatory examination and supervision process and oversight, including changes in monetary policy and capital requirements; changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or regulatory agencies; increasing price and product/service competition by competitors, including new entrants; rapid technological developments and changes; the ability to continue to introduce competitive new products and services on a timely, cost-effective basis; the mix of products/services; containing costs and expenses; governmental and public policy changes; protection and validity of intellectual property rights; reliance on large customers; technological, implementation and cost/financial risks in large, multi-year contracts; the outcome of future litigation and governmental proceedings, including tax-related examinations and other matters; continued availability of financing; the availability of financial resources in the amounts, at the times and on the terms required to support Mid Penn and Mid Penn Bank’s future businesses; material differences in the actual financial results of merger, acquisition and investment activities compared with Mid Penn’s initial expectations, including the full realization of anticipated cost savings and revenue enhancements; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of a transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in legacy Mid Penn and target markets; diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of a transaction; the ability to complete the integration of Mid Penn and its target successfully; the dilution caused by Mid Penn’s issuance of additional shares of its capital stock in connection with a transaction; and other factors that may affect the future results of Mid Penn.

For a more detailed description of these and other factors which would affect our results, please see Mid Penn’s filings with the SEC, including those risk factors identified in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent filings with the SEC. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by Mid Penn on its website or otherwise. Mid Penn does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

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