Oak View Bankshares, Inc. Announces Another Strong First Quarter Performance
Oak View Bankshares, Inc. reported a strong first quarter performance with a 32.4% increase in net income, $1.3 million for Q1 2024 compared to $1.0 million for Q1 2023. Earnings per share rose to $0.45 from $0.34. The company emphasized sound risk management practices, boasting a 0.88% return on average assets and a 16.45% return on average equity. Total assets reached $624.0 million, loans stood at $305.7 million, and deposits at $498.0 million. Nonperforming loans were absent, liquidity was strong at $479.7 million, and regulatory capital ratios exceeded thresholds. Net interest margin decreased to 2.92%, while noninterest income and expenses increased slightly. Shareholders' equity reached $33.9 million with regulatory capital ratios surpassing the 'well capitalized' benchmarks.
Strong first quarter performance with a 32.4% increase in net income to $1.3 million for Q1 2024.
Earnings per share rose to $0.45 from $0.34 in Q1 2023.
Robust risk management practices reflected in the 0.88% return on average assets and 16.45% return on average equity.
Total assets grew to $624.0 million, loans to $305.7 million, and deposits to $498.0 million.
Nonperforming loans were absent, and liquidity remained strong at $479.7 million.
Regulatory capital ratios exceeded 'well capitalized' thresholds, ensuring financial stability.
Net interest margin decreased to 2.92%, impacting net interest income.
Noninterest expenses increased slightly by 4.6% to $2.9 million.
Uninsured deposits stood at $84.0 million as of March 31, 2024, which could pose a liquidity risk.
Some increase in the allowance for credit losses due to the growth in the loan portfolio may indicate potential credit risks.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss improved, but still stood at $2.5 million as of March 31, 2024.
WARRENTON, VA / ACCESSWIRE / April 30, 2024 / Oak View Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC Pink:OAKV), parent company of Oak View National Bank (the "Bank"), reported net income of
Basic and diluted earnings per share were
Michael Ewing, CEO and Chairman of the Board said, "Our strong first quarter performance continues to reflect our disciplined approach in managing our balance sheet. We remain nimble and opportunistic as the banking needs of our community change in real-time, reflecting a challenging economic landscape and interest rate environment. We recognize that robust risk management practices are central to our continued financial performance. We remain dedicated to sound management practices as we strive to find the optimal balance among safety and soundness, profitability, and growth in this dynamic operating environment. We look forward to building on the foundation we built fifteen years ago and are privileged to be your trusted community bank."
Selected Highlights:
- Return on average assets was
0.88% and return on average equity was16.45% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to0.76% and14.03% , respectively, for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. - Total assets were
$624.0 million on March 31, 2024, compared to$600.2 million on December 31, 2023. - Total loans were
$305.7 million on March 31, 2024, compared to$304.1 million on December 31, 2023. - Total securities were
$263.6 million on March 31, 2024, compared to$248.1 million on December 31, 2023. - Total deposits were
$498.0 million on March 31, 2024, compared to$474.2 million on December 31, 2023. - Regulatory capital remains strong with ratios exceeding the "well capitalized" thresholds in all categories.
- Credit quality continues to be outstanding. There were no nonperforming loans as of March 31, 2024.
- On-balance sheet liquidity remains strong with
$479.7 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to$453.9 million as of December 31, 2023. Liquidity includes cash, unencumbered securities available for sale, and available secured and unsecured borrowing capacity.
Net Interest Income
The net interest margin was
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income was
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense was
Salaries and employee benefits were the largest category of noninterest expense, which totaled
Liquidity
The Company's liquidity position remains exceptionally strong with
The Company's deposits proved to be stable with core deposits, which are defined as total deposits excluding brokered deposits, of
Asset Quality
As of March 31, 2024, the allowance for credit losses related to the loan portfolio was
The provision for credit losses was
Shareholders' Equity & Regulatory Capital
Shareholders' equity was
As of March 31, 2024, the Bank's regulatory capital ratios were
About Oak View Bankshares, Inc. and Oak View National Bank
Oak View Bankshares, Inc. is the parent bank holding company for Oak View National Bank, a locally owned and managed community bank serving Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock, and surrounding Counties. For more information about Oak View Bankshares, Inc. and Oak View National Bank, please visit our website at www.oakviewbank.com. Member FDIC.
For additional information, contact Tammy Frazier, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Oak View Bankshares, Inc., at 540-359-7155.
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