BERLIN, MD / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX:TYCB), the holding company of Calvin B. Taylor Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income for the first quarter 2025 ("1Q25") of $3.7 million, or $1.36 per share compared to net income of $3.5 million, or $1.29 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024 ("4Q24"), and net income of $3.0 million, or $1.08 per share for the first quarter of 2024 ("1Q24").

First Quarter 2025 Highlights

• Organic Loan Growth - Loans increased in 1Q25 by $13.2 million, or 2.1% when compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 and increased $47.6 million, or 8.0% when compared to 1Q24.

• Continued Deposit Growth - Total deposits increased $6.4 million, or less than 1% when compared to 4Q24 and increased $71.1 million, or 9.4% when compared to 1Q24.

• Net Interest Margin Expansion - Net interest margin ("NIM") increased to 3.73% for 1Q25, when compared to 3.67% for 4Q24 and 3.36% for 1Q24. NIM expansion was driven by an improvement in yield on earning assets including loans and investment securities.

• Higher Return on Average Assets ("ROAA") - The ROAA for 1Q25 was 1.62%, compared to 1.48% for 4Q24 and 1.38% for 1Q24. The ROAA this quarter was significantly impacted by the sale of excess land adjacent to an existing bank branch which resulted in a gain of $1.9 million. The proceeds received from the sale were reinvested in a tax-deferred exchange into a new branch located in Cape Charles, Virginia, which opened on May 5^th, 2025.

• Improved Credit Quality - Credit quality, specifically loans past due 30 days or more, improved to 0.29% of total loans at the end of 1Q25, when compared to 0.63% for at the end of both 4Q24 and 1Q24. The Company's credit team continues to actively manage past due loans to enhance collection efforts.

Chief Executive Officer and President, M. Dean Lewis commented, "We continue to see positive results from execution of our strategic initiatives including the enhancement of digital banking products and services, continued expansion of deposit market share on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and proactive management of the balance sheet in the current interest rate and economic environment. We have a dedicated team of experienced banking professionals who continue to deliver exceptional customer service and superior operating efficiency. Our focus on growing core deposits is resulting in profitable asset growth and expansion of our net interest margin each quarter." CEO Lewis also noted, "Throughout this year we will celebrate the 135^th anniversary of the founding of Taylor Bank and last month we celebrated the opening of our 12^th branch, located in Cape Charles, Virginia. While our bank continues to grow and the banking industry continues to change, we remain committed to the core principles that have guided us to success for 135 years."

Quarterly Results of Operations

Quarterly net income was $3.7 million for 1Q25, as compared to $3.5 million for 4Q24 and $3.0 million for 1Q24. A summary of the quarterly results of operations are included in the table and comments that follow.

Net interest income decreased $172 thousand, or 2.1% in 1Q25, as compared to 4Q24, due to less interest income on deposits with other banks of $626 thousand, partially offset by an increase in interest and fees on loans of $301 thousand, interest on investment securities of $101 thousand and a lower interest expense on deposits of $51 thousand. The lower interest income on deposits with other banks was the direct result of lower average balances in 1Q25, primarily due to loan growth funding and decreases in seasonal deposits. The average balance of loans in 1Q25 increased $28.5 million and total loan yields improved 6 bps, when compared to 4Q24. Similarly, the average balance of investment securities in 1Q25 increased $1.4 million and yields improved 25 bps, when compared to 4Q24. The decrease in deposit interest expense was primarily due to lower rates paid on average interest-bearing deposits of 2 bps. Net interest income increased $1.3 million, or 18.7% in 1Q25, as compared to 1Q24, primarily due to an increase in average loan balances of $51.5 million coupled with a higher average yield of 35 bps. In addition, the average yield on investment securities improved by 68 bps and the average balance on deposits with other banks increased $23.7 million, which combined provided $377 thousand of additional interest income in 1Q25.

Provision expense for credit losses increased $139 thousand in 1Q25 and was primarily the result of new loan growth and the aging of the legacy loan portfolio when compared to 4Q24. Overall, credit quality metrics remained stable since 4Q24 with an improvement in loans past due 30 days or more to 0.29% of total loans in 1Q25 compared to 0.63% for both 4Q24 and 1Q24. The decrease in provision for credit losses of $76 thousand recorded in 1Q25 when compared to 1Q24 was primarily the result of significant loan growth last year. No significant changes in the economic indicators and related forecasts used in the CECL model occurred in 1Q25.

Noninterest income increased in 1Q25 by $593 thousand, or 45.1%, as compared to 4Q24, and $735 thousand, or 62.6%, as compared to 1Q24. The increase in 1Q25 when compared to both 4Q24 and 1Q24, was due to the sale of excess land adjacent to bank property which resulted in a gain of $1.9 million, partially offset by a realized loss of $761 thousand on the sale of certain investment securities. The sale of investment securities resulted in $14.0 million of net proceeds from securities yielding an average of 1.62%. The proceeds were reinvested into $12.2 million of various debt securities with an average yield of 4.73%. The earn back on this debt security swap loss is estimated to be 1.9 years.

Noninterest expense decreased by $81 thousand, or 1.7% in 1Q25, as compared to 4Q24, and primarily relates to higher employee salaries and benefits expense in 4Q24. Higher salaries expense in 4Q24 relates to yearend bonuses, 401K profit sharing contributions, and one-time conversion expenses. The Bank upgraded its core processing system with Jack Henry during 4Q24 which resulted in one-time expenses including overtime, training, and consulting. Employee health insurance is provided through a partially self-funded plan and claims incurred by the plan were higher in 1Q25 resulting in higher benefits expense. Lower compensation and benefits expense was partially offset by higher expenses related to data processing and donations. Noninterest expense increased in 1Q25 by $797 thousand, or 20.2%, as compared to 1Q24, which primarily relates to higher salaries, employee benefits, data processing and donations. Salaries expense increased $239 thousand, or 14.2%, due to compensation adjustments made to remain competitive in the current labor market and additional staff for a new branch. Employee benefits expense increased $164 thousand, or 34.3%, due to higher health insurance claims incurred by the plan in the current quarter compared to 1Q24.

Quarterly per share data and repurchases of stock by the Company for each period is included in the following table. The stock repurchase plan previously adopted by the Board of Directors remains in place and as of March 31, 2025, the plan has 21,537 shares available for repurchase. The amount and timing of future stock repurchases will depend upon several factors including regulatory capital requirements, market value of the Company's stock, general market and economic conditions, liquidity, and other relevant considerations, as determined by the Company.

Financial Condition

Core deposits, deposit insurance, liquidity and capital remain an area of focus for the Company and the entire banking industry. The Company relies mostly on core deposits, as defined by bank regulators, which are gathered from customers in local markets. The Company and the Bank remain well capitalized according to regulatory capital standards and exceed the threshold to be well capitalized (Community Bank Leverage Ratio) as of March 31, 2025. The Company's financial condition at quarter end is summarized in the table and comments that follow.

The Company's deposits increased by $6.4 million, or less than 1% when compared to the 4Q24. The Company usually experiences seasonal deposit outflow during the first quarter due to the off-season of the local tourism based economy. The ability to grow deposits in the first quarter is a positive trend and reflects core deposit gathering initiatives to reduce dependency on seasonal deposits. The Company's deposits increased by $71.1 million, or 9.4% when compared to 1Q24. The Bank operates with a high level of core deposits, defined by banking regulators as checking, money market, and savings accounts plus any time deposits less than $250,000. All deposit accounts with a balance in excess of the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 are disclosed on quarterly regulatory reports filed with bank regulators. As of 1Q25, the Bank had deposit accounts with balances in excess of $250,000 totaling $198.2 million, which represents 24.0% of total deposits, as compared to $214.2 million or 26.2% as of 4Q24 and $173.5 million or 23.0% of total deposits as of 1Q24. The Bank is a member of the IntraFi Network which enables large depositor's access to multimillion-dollar FDIC insurance for funds placed into the network and provides an equal amount of reciprocal deposits under FDIC insurance limits to the bank. In recent years, the banking industry has experienced a surge in usage of the IntraFi Network by existing and new customers, due to the added insurance protection and the higher rates paid on these deposits. Reciprocal deposits from the IntraFi Network were $130.1 million as of 1Q25, as compared to $116.4 million and $130.6 million as of 4Q24 and 1Q24, respectively.

On-balance sheet liquidity, as measured by cash and unencumbered available for sale debt securities, remains strong as of 1Q25 and equaled 29.4% of total deposits. Selected liquidity metrics are summarized in the table below.

Noncore funding sources are available to the Bank but are intended for contingency funding needs and not to pursue growth. As of March 31, 2025, the Bank can borrow up to $215.9 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") that would require pledging of loans and/or debt securities as collateral. Debt securities currently pledged are collateral for public deposits.

Loans and Asset Quality

Higher interest rates, economic uncertainty and other factors have impacted current loan demand as compared to demand experienced in the previous 12 months. Conversely, funding of previously committed construction loans, localized demand for commercial real estate loans, and seasonal borrowings during 1Q25 resulted in continued organic loan growth with loans increasing $13.6 million, or 2.2%, since December 31, 2024. Loan growth of $48.1 million, or 8.1%, in the previous 12 months was the result of strong demand for local real estate and construction of both residential and commercial properties. Growth in the loan portfolio during the rising interest rate environment over the last 12 months along with variable rate loans within the portfolio have expanded the yield on loans from 5.18% in 1Q24 to 5.53% in 1Q25. Loan yields increased 6 bps in 1Q25 as compared to 4Q24.

Loan performance has remained strong over the past 12 months as local economic conditions have remained stable. Inflation and higher interest rates have not resulted in a deterioration of credit quality as of 1Q25. Past due loans have decreased and were 0.29% of total loans as of 1Q25, as compared to 0.63% for both 4Q24 and 1Q24. Selected asset quality metrics are summarized in the table below.

Financial Statements

Consolidated balance sheets at period end and consolidated statements of income for the periods ended are presented below.

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About Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company
Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company, the bank subsidiary of Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. (OTCQX: TYCB), founded in 1890, offers a wide range of loan, deposit, and ancillary banking services through both physical and digital delivery channels. The Company has twelve full-service banking locations and one loan production office within the eastern coastal area of the Delmarva Peninsula including Worcester County and Wicomico County, Maryland, Accomack County and Northampton County, Virginia and Sussex County, Delaware.

Contact
Philip O'Neil, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
410‑641‑1700, taylorbank.com

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