CBB Bancorp, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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LOS ANGELES, October 27, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBB Bancorp, Inc. ("CBB" or the "Company") (OTCQX: CBBI), the holding company of Commonwealth Business Bank (the "Bank"), announced today net income for third quarter 2023 of $6.7 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, a decrease of 17.1% compared to $8.1 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, in the prior quarter and an increase of 16.7% compared to $5.7 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, in the same period last year.

OVERALL RESULTS

Net income for the third quarter 2023 declined from the prior period due to lower gain on sale of SBA loans and reduced net interest margin caused by rising cost of deposits. The return on average assets for the third quarter 2023 was 1.46% compared to 1.79% for the second quarter 2023 and 1.27% for the third quarter 2022. The return on average equity for the third quarter 2023 was 11.66%, compared to 14.76% for the second quarter 2023 and 11.24% for the third quarter 2022. The net interest margin for the third quarter 2023 was 4.01%, compared to 4.23% for the second quarter 2023 and 4.28% for the third quarter 2022. The efficiency ratio for the third quarter 2023 was 52.23%, compared to 47.29% for the second quarter 2023 and 55.64% for the third quarter 2022. While the efficiency ratio has decreased year over year, it increased quarter over quarter due to lower gain on sale of loans compared to the second quarter.

James Hong, President and CEO, commented, "We are pleased to announce continuing profitability for the third quarter of 2023, with strong liquidity, credit, and capital metrics. While the decisions on the timing of when to sell SBA loans contributed to lower earnings compared to the second quarter, we remain committed to building the core earnings of the Company in a safe and sound manner over time."

INCOME STATEMENT

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the third quarter 2023 was $18.0 million, a decrease of $726 thousand, or 3.9%, from the second quarter 2023, and a decrease of $819 thousand, or 4.4%, from the third quarter 2022. The decrease in net interest income compared with both the second quarter 2023 and the third quarter 2022 was primarily due to the impact of relatively higher increases in interest expense on deposits.

Net Interest Margin

The net interest margin for the third quarter 2023 was 4.01%, compared to 4.23% for the second quarter 2023 and 4.28% for the third quarter 2022. The quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year decreases in net interest margin were attributable to the rising cost of funds. The cost of funds for the third quarter 2023 increased to 2.91% compared to 2.53% for second quarter 2023 and 0.63% for third quarter 2022.