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CIB Marine Bancshares reports bank holding company developments for CIBM Bank, including operating results, loan and deposit trends, net interest margin, mortgage banking performance, and credit-loss commentary. The bank operates offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana and maintains mortgage loan officers and/or offices across six states.
Recurring CIBH news also covers common stock repurchase authorizations, regulatory capital references, board composition, annual meeting matters, and updates tied to the company’s OTCQX-traded common stock.
CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQB: CIBH) reported a net income of $2.1 million for Q1 2021, up from $0.8 million in the same quarter last year. Basic earnings per share increased to $1.67 from $0.63. Tangible book value rose 15.7% year-on-year to $53.25 per share. Mortgage banking revenues improved by $2.8 million due to a $63 million boost in residential mortgage loans driven by lower interest rates. Non-performing assets declined to 0.52%. The bank originated $18 million in new PPP loans in Q1 2021, reflecting strong income and a return on average assets of 1.14%.
CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. (CIBH) has addressed shareholders regarding a proxy statement from Hildene Opportunities Master Fund. The Company highlights its financial performance over five years and proposes a preferred stock repurchase plan, aiming to buy back 50% of outstanding preferred stock in 2021, with a goal of retiring all within four years. This plan is positioned as more beneficial than Hildene's, which the Company argues would incur $20 million in debt and dividends. Shareholders are encouraged to support CIB Marine's nominees through a WHITE proxy card.
CIB Marine Bancshares (CIBH) received proposals from a Cayman Islands investment fund, including nominations for two board members and amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, which could undermine preferred stock repurchase policies. The fund, the largest preferred stockholder, seeks to enforce mandatory dividend payments and fixed-price repurchases, raising costs significantly. CIBH's President, J. Brian Chaffin, emphasized the need for individually negotiated transactions rather than one stakeholder imposing terms. The company intends to oppose these proposals at the annual meeting.
CIB Marine Bancshares reported significant improvements in net income, achieving $3.4 million in Q3 2020, up from $1.0 million in Q3 2019. For the nine months ending September 30, 2020, net income reached $5.9 million, compared to $2.4 million the previous year. Driven by a surge in mortgage banking, net mortgage revenues were $13.9 million, up from $6.1 million YoY. However, provisions for loan losses increased to $1.0 million, citing credit deterioration from COVID-19. A reverse stock split was executed on September 14, 2020, with plans to upgrade to OTCQX anticipated.