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Security Federal Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results

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Security Federal Corporation (OTCBB: SFDL) reported net income of $2.1 million, or $0.65 per share, for Q3 2023 compared to $3.2 million, or $0.99 per share, for Q3 2022. Year to date net income was $6.6 million, or $2.02 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $6.9 million, or $2.13 per share, during the same period in 2022. Net interest income decreased by 6.8% to $9.4 million due to an increase in interest expense. Non-interest income decreased by 2.5% to $2.2 million. Non-interest expense increased by 7.8% to $8.9 million.
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  • Total interest income increased by 49.0% to $16.8 million in Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022.
  • Total interest expense increased by 536.4% to $7.4 million in Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022.
  • Net interest income increased by 8.4% to $28.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
  • Total interest income increased by 58.6% to $46.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
  • Total interest expense increased by 535.5% to $17.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
  • Non-interest income decreased by 11.3% to $6.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
  • Non-interest expense increased by 6.2% to $26.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
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AIKEN, S.C., Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Security Federal Corporation (the “Company”) (OTCBB: SFDL), the holding company for Security Federal Bank (the “Bank”), today announced earnings and financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

The Company reported net income of $2.1 million, or $0.65 per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 compared to $3.2 million, or $0.99 per share, for the third quarter of 2022. Year to date net income was $6.6 million, or $2.02 per common share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $6.9 million, or $2.13 per common share, during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease in quarterly net income was primarily the result of a decrease in net interest income combined with an increase in non-interest expense. The year over year decrease in net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily due to an increase in non-interest expense and a decrease in non-interest income, which were partially offset by an increase in net interest income.   

Third Quarter Financial Highlights

  • Net interest income decreased $688,000, or 6.8%, to $9.4 million as the increase in interest expense exceeded the increase in interest income.
  • Total interest income increased $5.5 million, or 49.0%, to $16.8 million while total interest expense increased $6.2 million, or 536.4%, to $7.4 million. The increase in interest income and interest expense was the result of higher market interest rates.
  • Non-interest income decreased $56,000, or 2.5%, to $2.2 million.
  • Non-interest expense increased $646,000, or 7.8%, to $8.9 million.
     
INCOME STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS    
     
 Quarter Ended 
(Dollars in Thousands, except for Earnings per Share)9/30/2023 9/30/2022 
Total interest income$16,822 $11,293 
Total interest expense 7,376  1,159 
Net interest income 9,446  10,134 
Provision for credit losses -  - 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 9,446  10,134 
Non-interest income 2,168  2,224 
Non-interest expense 8,924  8,278 
Income before income taxes 2,690  4,080 
Provision for income taxes 568  855 
Net income$2,122 $3,225 
Earnings per common share (basic)$0.65 $0.99 
     

Year to Date (Nine Months) Comparative Financial Highlights

  • Net interest income increased $2.2 million, or 8.4%, to $28.8 million.
  • Total interest income increased $17.2 million, or 58.6%, to $46.6 million while total interest expense increased $15.0 million, or 535.5%, to $17.8 million.
  • Non-interest income decreased $845,000, or 11.3%, to $6.6 million.
  • Non-interest expense increased $1.6 million, or 6.2%, to $26.9 million.
     
 Nine Months Ended 
(Dollars in Thousands, except for Earnings per Share)9/30/2023 9/30/2022 
Total interest income$46,593 $29,381 
Total interest expense 17,780  2,798 
Net interest income 28,813  26,583 
Provision for credit losses 221  - 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 28,592  26,583 
Non-interest income 6,620  7,465 
Non-interest expense 26,863  25,301 
Income before income taxes 8,349  8,747 
Provision for income taxes 1,775  1,808 
Net income$6,574 $6,939 
Earnings per common share (basic)$2.02 $2.13 
  

Credit Quality

  • On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted the Current Expected Credit Losses (“CECL”) accounting standard. The transition adjustment of the adoption of CECL included an increase in the allowance for credit losses on loans of $784,000 and an increase in the allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments of $1.2 million, which is recorded in other liabilities. The Company recorded a net decrease to retained earnings of $1.6 million as of January 1, 2023 for the cumulative effect of adopting CECL, which reflects the transition adjustments noted above, net of the applicable deferred tax assets recorded.
  • The Bank recorded $326,000 in provision for credit losses on loans held for investment, which was partially offset by a reversal of the provision for unfunded commitments of $105,000, resulting in a net provision expense of $221,000 for the first nine months of 2023 compared to no provision for credit losses during the first nine months of 2022.
  • Non-performing assets were $6.3 million at September 30, 2023 compared to $6.4 million at December 31, 2022 and $2.8 million at September 30, 2022.
  • Allowance for credit losses to gross loans was 2.03%, 2.00% and 2.12% at September 30, 2023, December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, respectively.
    
 At Period End (dollars in thousands):9/30/202312/31/20229/30/2022
Non-performing assets$6,339 $6,393 $2,800 
Non-performing assets to total assets 0.43%  0.46%  0.21% 
Allowance for credit losses$12,348 $11,178 $11,299 
Allowance to gross loans 2.03%  2.00%  2.12% 
    

Balance Sheet Highlights and Capital Management

  • Total assets were $1.5 billion at September 30, 2023, an increase of $96.0 million since December 31, 2022 and a year over year increase of $119.3 million.
  • Net loans receivable totaled $598.0 million at September 30, 2023, an increase of $48.1 million during the first nine months of 2023 and a year over year increase of $74.9 million.
  • Investment securities decreased $12.0 million during the first nine months of 2023 to $705.6 million at September 30, 2023. Year over year, investments decreased $24.0 million as maturities and principal paydowns of investments exceeded purchases during the 12 month period.
  • Total deposits were $1.2 billion at September 30, 2023, a year to date increase of $76.0 million, or 6.8%, and a year over year increase of $67.2 million, or 6.0%.
  • Borrowings increased $16.6 million, or 16.0%, during the first nine months of 2023 to $119.9 million. The increase was primarily to assist in funding continued loan demand.
    
Dollars in thousands (except per share amounts)9/30/202312/31/20229/30/2022
Total assets$1,477,330 $1,381,366 $1,357,981 
Cash and cash equivalents 84,224  28,502  20,068 
Total loans receivable, net 598,029  549,917  523,094 
Investment securities 705,558  717,586  729,519 
Deposits 1,186,053  1,110,085  1,118,817 
Borrowings 119,898  103,323  73,964 
Total shareholders' equity 158,996  160,233  156,596 
Common shareholders' equity 76,047  77,285  73,647 
Common equity book value per share$23.46 $23.76 $22.64 
Total risk based capital to risk weighted assets (1) 19.33%  19.03%  19.11% 
CET1 capital to risk weighted assets (1) 18.08%  17.78%  17.86% 
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio (1) 10.11%  10.41%  10.32% 
(1) - Ratio is calculated using Bank only information and not consolidated information 
    

Security Federal has 19 full service branches located in Aiken, Ballentine, Clearwater, Columbia, Graniteville, Langley, Lexington, North Augusta, Ridge Spring, Wagener and West Columbia, South Carolina and Augusta and Evans, Georgia. The Bank’s newest branch, located in downtown Augusta, Georgia, opened in April 2023. It is a full-service branch offering depository banking as well as commercial and consumer lending. A full range of financial services, including trust and investments, are provided by the Bank and insurance services are provided by the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary, Security Federal Insurance, Inc.  

Forward-looking statements:

Certain matters discussed in this press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations of the business environment in which the Company operates, projections of future performance, perceived opportunities in the market, potential future credit experience, and statements regarding the Company’s mission and vision. These forward-looking statements are based upon current management expectations and may, therefore, involve risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements may differ materially from those suggested, expressed, or implied by forward-looking statements as a result of a wide variety or range of factors including, but not limited to: potential adverse impacts to economic conditions in our local market area or other aspects of the Company’s business, operations or financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of employment levels, labor shortages and the effects of inflation, a potential recession or slowed economic growth caused by increasing oil prices and supply chain disruptions; economic conditions in the Company’s primary market area; demand for residential, commercial business and commercial real estate, consumer, and other types of loans; success of new products; competitive conditions between banks and non-bank financial service providers; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect the Company’s business including changes in regulatory policies and principles, and changes related to the Basel III requirements, the impact of the effect of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the implementing regulations, including the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules; the ability to attract and retain deposits; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; adverse changes in the securities markets; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board, including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; technology factors affecting operations; pricing of products and services; and other risks detailed in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. Accordingly, these factors should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company undertakes no responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statement.


The net income for Security Federal Corporation in Q3 2023 is $2.1 million.

The net interest income for Security Federal Corporation in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 is $28.8 million.

Non-interest income decreased by 11.3% in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.

The total interest expense in Q3 2023 is $7.4 million.

The total interest income in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 is $46.6 million.

The non-interest expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 is $26.9 million.
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