• Blue Foundry Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2023 Results

    Источник: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 24 янв 2024 08:15:01   America/New_York

    RUTHERFORD, N.J., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Foundry Bancorp (NASDAQ:BLFY) (the “Company”), the holding company for Blue Foundry Bank (the “Bank”), today reported a net loss of $7.4 million, or $0.31 per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to net income of $2.4 million, or $0.09 per diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2022.

    The Company reported a net loss of $2.9 million, or $0.13 per diluted common share, for the three months ended December 31, 2023 compared to a net loss of $1.4 million, or $0.06 per diluted common share for the three months ended September 30, 2023, and net income of $562 thousand, or $0.02 per diluted common share for the three months ended December 31, 2022.

    James D. Nesci, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “2023 proved to be a challenging year for banks as the financial services industry navigated unprecedented rate hikes, large bank failures and a slowing economy. While these factors have adversely affected revenues, our capital levels and credit quality remain strong, and we have been able to manage expenses and bring efficiencies to the institution that should benefit us in years to come.”

    He continued, “As we move into 2024, we are focused on executing our strategic priorities which will lead to prudent balance sheet growth, funded through organic deposit acquisition.”

    Highlights for the fourth quarter of 2023:

    • Non-interest expense, excluding the provision for commitments and letters of credit, decreased $529 thousand, or 4.05%, compared to the same quarter of 2022.
    • Tangible book value per share increased $0.25 to $14.49 from the linked quarter.
    • Net interest margin decreased ten basis points from the linked quarter and 78 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2022 to 1.84% for the fourth quarter of 2023.
    • During the quarter, 657,162 shares were repurchased at a weighted average cost of $8.72.
    • Credit metrics remained favorable with nonperforming loans to total loans of 38 basis points.

    Lending Franchise

    The Company continues to diversify its lending franchise by focusing on growing the higher-yielding commercial portfolio. Although gross loans increased $15.6 million in 2023, we were able to increase our portfolio of construction loans, non-residential real estate loans and commercial and industrial loans by $42.6 million, $15.7 million and $7.9 million, respectively, while reducing our one-to-four family residential and multifamily portfolios by $46.3 million and $8.1 million, respectively.

    The details of the loan portfolio are below:

     December 31, 2023 September 30, 2023 June 30,
    2023
     March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
     (Unaudited) (Audited)
     (In thousands)
    Residential one-to-four family$550,929  $567,384  $580,396  $592,809  $597,254 
    Multifamily 682,564   689,966   696,956   695,207   690,690 
    Non-residential real estate 231,720   236,325   237,247   239,844   216,061 
    Construction and land 60,414   45,064   36,032   28,141   17,799 
    Junior liens 22,503   22,297   21,338   19,644   18,631 
    Commercial and industrial 12,553   9,904   9,743   10,357   4,653 
    Consumer and other 47   50   33   58   39 
    Total loans 1,560,730   1,570,990   1,581,745   1,586,060   1,545,127 
    Allowance for credit losses on loans 14,154   13,872   14,413   14,153   13,400 
    Loans receivable, net$1,546,576  $1,557,118  $1,567,332  $1,571,907  $1,531,727 
                        

    Retail Franchise

    As of December 31, 2023, total deposits were $1.24 billion, a decrease of $44.0 million or 3.41% from December 31, 2022. While we continue to see a shift into time deposits, the Company remains focused on attracting the full banking relationship of small- to medium-sized businesses through an extensive suite of deposit products.

    The details of deposits are below:

     December 31, 2023 September 30, 2023 June 30,
    2023
     March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
     (Unaudited) (Audited)
     (In thousands)
    Non-interest bearing deposits$27,739  $23,787  $26,067  $32,518  $37,907 
    NOW and demand accounts 361,139   378,268   404,407   427,281   410,937 
    Savings 259,402   278,665   315,713   361,871   423,758 
    Core deposits 648,280   680,720   746,187   821,670   872,602 
    Time deposits 596,624   572,384   521,074   422,911   416,260 
    Total deposits$1,244,904  $1,253,104  $1,267,261  $1,244,581  $1,288,862 
                        

    Financial Performance Overview:        

    Fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022

    Net interest income compared to the fourth quarter of 2022:

    • Net interest income was $9.2 million, a decrease of $3.7 million.
    • Net interest margin decreased 78 basis point to 1.84%.
    • Yield on average interest-earning assets increased 51 basis points to 4.06%.
    • Cost of average interest-bearing deposits increased 170 basis points to 2.52%, reflecting the competitive rate environment in our primary market.
    • Average loans increased by $52.9 million and average interest-bearing deposits increased by $14.7 million.

    Non-interest income compared to the fourth quarter of 2022:

    • Non-interest income increased $128 thousand, or 28.83%, largely driven by a gain on sale of loans of $72 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2023.

    Non-interest expense compared to the fourth quarter of 2022:

    • Non-interest expense was $12.5 million, a decrease of $529 thousand, excluding the provision for commitments and letters of credit, driven by lower compensation and benefit costs and professional services expense of $733 thousand and $207 thousand, respectively, partially offset by increases in occupancy and equipment expense of $231 thousand and data processing expense of $186 thousand.
    • Since the adoption of the current expected credit loss (CECL) methodology on January 1, 2023, the provision for commitments and letters of credit is recorded in the provision for credit losses. This expense was previously recorded in non-interest expense. During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company recorded a $203 thousand release of provision for credit losses on commitments and letters of credit.

    Income tax expense compared to the fourth quarter of 2022:

    • The Company did not record a tax benefit for the loss incurred during the fourth quarter of 2023 due to the full valuation allowance required on its deferred tax assets. The fourth quarter of 2022 effective tax rate of 22.59% was a result of the taxable income produced during that quarter, partially offset by the ability to utilize a portion of the net operating losses that were fully reserved.
    • The Company’s current tax position reflects the previously established full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets. At December 31, 2023, the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets was $24.0 million.

    Year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022

    Net interest income compared to the year ended December 31, 2022:

    • Net interest income was $41.9 million, a decrease of $9.9 million.
    • Net interest margin decreased by 64 basis points to 2.09%.
    • Yield on average interest-earning assets increased 66 basis points to 3.94%.
    • Cost of average interest-bearing deposits increased 150 basis points to 1.97%, due to an increase in higher-cost time deposits and the competitive rate environment in our primary market.
    • Average loans increased by $162.1 million and average interest-bearing deposits decreased by $1.9 million.

    Non-interest income compared to the year ended December 31, 2022:

    • Non-interest income decreased $859 thousand, or 32.24%, largely due to the discontinuation of overdraft charges in 2022, partially offset by a gain on sale of loans of $231 thousand in 2023.

    Non-interest expense compared to the year ended December 31, 2022:

    • Non-interest expense was $51.6 million, a decrease of $1.5 million excluding the provision for commitments and letters of credit, driven by a decrease in professional services, compensation and benefits and advertising expenses of $1.1 million, $808 thousand and $707 thousand, respectively, offset in part by increases in occupancy and equipment, FDIC premiums and data processing expense of $725 thousand, $418 thousand and $365 thousand, respectively.
    • As noted in the quarter comparison, the provision for commitments and letters of credit is recorded in the provision for credit losses in 2023. In 2022, the Company recorded a release of the provision for commitments and letters of credit of $311 thousand.

    Income tax expense compared to the year ended December 31, 2022:

    • The Company did not record a tax benefit for the loss incurred during 2023 due to the full valuation allowance required on its deferred tax assets. The effective tax rate for 2022 of 12.36% was a result of the taxable income produced during the prior year period, partially offset by the ability to utilize a portion of the net operating losses that were fully reserved.
    • The Company’s current tax position reflects the previously established full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets. At December 31, 2023, the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets was $24.0 million.

    Balance Sheet Summary:

    December 31, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022

    Securities available-for-sale:

    • Securities available-for-sale decreased $30.5 million to $283.8 million due to sales, maturities and calls during the year partially offset by purchases and a $5.5 million improvement in the unrealized loss position on the portfolio.
    • In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company sold $9.3 million of securities available for sale for a net gain of $20 thousand and purchased $15.5 million in higher yielding securities.

    Gross loans:

    • Gross loans held for investment increased $15.6 million to $1.56 billion.
    • Construction loans increased $42.6 million, non-residential real estate loans increased $15.7 million and commercial and industrial loans increased $7.9 million, while residential and multifamily loans decreased $46.3 million and $8.1 million, respectively.
    • Originations totaled $119.6 million, including originations of $35.6 million in construction loans, $27.4 million in non-residential real estate loans and $17.3 million in multifamily loans. In addition, the Company originated $7.8 million of residential mortgage loans and purchased $6.8 million of conforming residential mortgages in New Jersey during the year.

    Deposits and borrowings:

    • Deposits totaled $1.24 billion, a decrease of $44.0 million since December 31, 2022. Core deposits represented 52.1% of total deposits compared to 67.7% at December 31, 2022.
    • FHLB borrowings increased by $87.0 million to $397.5 million to support loan growth and offset the decrease in deposits.

    Capital:

    • Shareholders’ equity decreased by $38.1 million to $355.6 million. The decrease was primarily driven by the repurchase of shares at a cost of $36.3 million.
    • The net loss of $7.4 million was partially offset by $3.8 million in share-based plan activity and a $1.8 million favorable change in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
    • Tangible equity to tangible assets was 17.37% and 19.24% at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
    • Tangible common equity per share outstanding was $14.49 at December 31, 2023 and $14.28 at December 31, 2022.
    • The Bank’s capital ratios remain above the FDIC’s “well capitalized” standards.

    Asset quality:

    • Non-performing loans totaled $5.9 million, or 0.38% of total loans at December 31, 2023 compared to $7.8 million, or 0.50% of total loans at December 31, 2022.
    • The allowance for credit losses on loans represented 0.91% of total loans at December 31, 2023 compared to 0.87% at December 31, 2022. The allowance for credit losses on loans was 239.98% of non-performing loans compared to 172.52% at December 31, 2022.
    • The Company recorded a net provision for credit losses of $156 thousand for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 and a release of net provision for credit losses of $441 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023.
    • Net charge-offs were $16 thousand and $60 thousand for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, respectively.

    Off-Balance Sheet:

    • To help manage our interest rate position, the Company had $259.0 million in interest rate hedges at December 31, 2023, with a weighted average duration of 3.2 years and a weighted average rate of 2.58%, increasing by $150.0 million from $109.0 million at December 31, 2022

    About Blue Foundry

    Blue Foundry Bancorp is the holding company for Blue Foundry Bank, a place where things are made, purpose is formed, and ideas are crafted. Headquartered in Rutherford NJ, with a presence in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Union counties, Blue Foundry Bank is a full-service, innovative bank serving the doers, movers, and shakers in our communities. We offer individuals and businesses alike the tailored products and services they need to build their futures. With a rich history dating back more than 145 years, Blue Foundry Bank has a longstanding commitment to its customers and communities. To learn more about Blue Foundry Bank visit BlueFoundryBank.com or call (888) 931-BLUE. Member FDIC.

    Conference Call Information

    A conference call discussing Blue Foundry’s fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 financial results will be held today, Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (EST). To listen to the live call, please dial 1-833-470-1428 (toll free) and use access code 416218. Participants are encouraged to preregister to listen via webcast at https://events/q4inc.com/attendee/888056143. The conference call will be recorded and will be available on the Company’s website for one month.

    Contact:

    James D. Nesci
    President and Chief Executive Officer
    jnesci@bluefoundrybank.com
    201-972-8900

    Forward Looking Statements

    Certain statements contained herein are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which are based on certain current assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “plan,” “potential,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “target” and similar expressions.

    Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins and yields, the fair value of financial instruments or our level of loan originations, or increase the level of defaults, losses and prepayments on loans we have made and make; general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected; changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses; our ability to access cost-effective funding; fluctuations in real estate values and both residential and commercial real estate market conditions; demand for loans and deposits in our market area; our ability to implement and change our business strategies; competition among depository and other financial institutions; the effects of the recent turmoil in the banking industry (including the failures of two financial institutions); adverse changes in the securities or secondary mortgage markets; changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees, capital requirements and insurance premiums; changes in monetary or fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board; changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios; technological changes that may be more difficult or expensive than expected; a failure or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyber-attacks; the inability of third party providers to perform as expected; our ability to manage market risk, credit risk and operational risk in the current economic environment; our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities; our ability to successfully integrate into our operations any assets, liabilities, customers, systems and management personnel we may acquire and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames and any goodwill charges related there to; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; our ability to retain key employees; the current or anticipated impact of military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical events; the impact of potential government shutdown; the ability of the U.S. Government to manage federal debt limits; and changes in the financial condition, results of operations or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own.

    Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, we do not undertake, and we specifically disclaim any obligation, to release publicly the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.


     
    BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
     
     December 31,
    2023
     September 30,
    2023
     December 31,
    2022
     (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
     (In thousands)
    ASSETS     
    Cash and cash equivalents$46,025  $52,407  $41,182 
    Securities available for sale, at fair value 283,766   283,649   314,248 
    Securities held to maturity 33,254   33,298   33,705 
    Other investments 20,346   20,515   16,069 
    Loans held for sale    2,435    
    Loans, net 1,546,576   1,557,118   1,531,727 
    Real estate owned, net 593   593    
    Interest and dividends receivable 7,595   7,787   6,893 
    Premises and equipment, net 32,475   32,031   29,825 
    Right-of-use assets 25,172   25,885   25,906 
    Bank owned life insurance 22,034   21,919   21,576 
    Other assets 27,127   22,939   22,207 
    Total assets$2,044,963  $2,060,576  $2,043,338 
          
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     
    Liabilities     
    Deposits$1,244,904  $1,253,104  $1,288,862 
    Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank 397,500   402,500   310,500 
    Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance 8,929   9,615   9,302 
    Lease liabilities 26,777   27,466   27,324 
    Other liabilities 11,213   8,742   13,632 
    Total liabilities 1,689,323   1,701,427   1,649,620 
    Shareholders’ equity 355,640   359,149   393,718 
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,044,963  $2,060,576  $2,043,338 
                


    BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    Consolidated Statements of Operations
    (Dollars in thousands except per share data)
     
     Three months ended Year Ended December 31,
     December 31, 2023 September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 2023 2022
     (unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
    Interest income:         
    Loans$16,907  $16,728  $14,487  $65,685  $52,279 
    Taxable investment income 3,327   3,339   2,971   12,990   9,678 
    Non-taxable investment income 101   106   111   430   456 
    Total interest income 20,335   20,173   17,569   79,105   62,413 
    Interest expense:         
    Deposits 7,755   7,034   2,482   24,116   5,738 
    Borrowed funds 3,384   3,263   2,160   13,070   4,832 
    Total interest expense 11,139   10,297   4,642   37,186   10,570 
    Net interest income 9,196   9,876   12,927   41,919   51,843 
    Net provision (release of provision) for credit losses 156   (717)  (224)  (441)  (1,001)
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses 9,040   10,593   13,151   42,360   52,844 
    Non-interest income:         
    Fees and service charges 331   291   341   1,164   2,156 
    Gain on securities, net 20         20   14 
    Gain on sale of loans 72         231    
    Other income 149   78   103   390   494 
    Total non-interest income 572   369   444   1,805   2,664 
    Non-interest expense:         
    Compensation and benefits 6,887   6,640   7,620   28,439   29,247 
    Occupancy and equipment 2,140   2,104   1,909   8,350   7,625 
    Data processing 1,510   1,473   1,324   6,119   5,754 
    Advertising 120   85   68   354   1,061 
    Professional services 631   646   838   3,021   4,117 
    Release of provision for commitments and letters of credit       (203)     (311)
    Federal deposit insurance premiums 200   263   105   799   381 
    Other expense 1,055   1,183   1,208   4,480   4,900 
    Total non-interest expenses 12,543   12,394   12,869   51,562   52,774 
    (Loss) income before income tax expense (2,931)  (1,432)  726   (7,397)  2,734 
    Income tax expense       164      338 
    Net (loss) income$(2,931) $(1,432) $562  $(7,397) $2,396 
    Basic (loss) earnings per share$(0.13) $(0.06) $0.02  $(0.31) $0.09 
    Diluted (loss) earnings per share$(0.13) $(0.06) $0.02  $(0.31) $0.09 
    Weighted average shares outstanding-basic 22,845,252   23,278,490   25,713,534   23,925,724   26,165,841 
    Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted 22,845,252   23,278,490   26,013,015   23,925,724   26,270,864 
                        


    BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    Consolidated Financial Highlights
    (Dollars in thousands except for share data) (Unaudited)
     
     Three months ended
     December 31,
    2023
     September 30,
    2023
     June 30,
    2023
     March 31,
    2023
     December 31,
    2022
    Performance Ratios (%)         
    (Loss) return on average assets (0.57)  (0.27)  (0.35)  (0.24)  0.11 
    (Loss) return on average equity (3.25)  (1.55)  (1.95)  (1.25)  0.56 
    Interest rate spread (1) 1.33   1.48   1.75   2.05   2.35 
    Net interest margin (2) 1.84   1.94   2.17   2.42   2.62 
    Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) (3) 128.41   120.98   114.90   109.92   97.76 
    Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 122.93   123.05   130.77   126.39   128.30 
    Tangible equity to tangible assets (4) 17.37   17.07   17.59   18.33   19.24 
    Book value per share (5)$14.51  $14.27  $14.38  $14.08  $14.30 
    Tangible book value per share (5)$14.49  $14.24  $14.35  $14.06  $14.28 
              
    Asset Quality         
    Non-performing loans$5,898  $6,139  $7,736  $7,481  $7,767 
    Real estate owned, net 593   593          
    Non-performing assets$6,491  $6,732  $7,736  $7,481  $7,767 
    Allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans (%) 0.91   0.88   0.91   0.89   0.87 
    Allowance for credit losses on loans to non-performing loans (%) 239.98   225.97   186.31   189.18   172.52 
    Non-performing loans to total loans (%) 0.38   0.39   0.49   0.47   0.50 
    Non-performing assets to total assets (%) 0.32   0.33   0.37   0.36   0.38 
    Net charge-offs to average outstanding loans during the period (%)    0.01         (0.01)


    (1)Interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
    (2)Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
    (3)Efficiency ratio represents adjusted non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income plus non-interest income.
    (4)Tangible equity equals $355.1 million, which excludes intangible assets ($557 thousand of capitalized software). Tangible assets equal $2.04 billion and exclude intangible assets.
    (5)Per share metrics are computed using 24,509,950 total shares outstanding.
      


    BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    Analysis of Net Interest Income
    (Unaudited)
       
      Three Months Ended
      December 31, 2023 September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022
      Average Balance Interest Average
    Yield/Cost
     Average Balance Interest Average
    Yield/Cost
     Average Balance Interest Average
    Yield/Cost
      (Dollars in thousands)
    Assets:                  
    Loans (1) $1,564,800 $16,907 4.29% $1,577,173 $16,728 4.21% $1,511,941 $14,487 3.80%
    Mortgage-backed securities  165,471  904 2.17%  170,326  840 1.96%  187,213  1,092 2.31%
    Other investment securities  190,507  1,486 3.09%  194,953  1,507 3.07%  200,013  1,425 2.83%
    FHLB stock  20,970  477 9.02%  21,047  456 8.60%  17,225  216 4.96%
    Cash and cash equivalents  45,895  561 4.85%  51,884  642 4.91%  44,718  349 3.10%
    Total interest-bearing assets  1,987,643  20,335 4.06%  2,015,383  20,173 3.97%  1,961,110  17,569 3.55%
    Non-interest earning assets  54,918      58,042      52,258    
    Total assets $2,042,561     $2,073,425     $2,013,368    
    Liabilities and shareholders' equity:                  
    NOW, savings, and money market deposits $634,257  1,989 1.24% $684,228  2,123 1.23% $848,199  1,636 0.77%
    Time deposits  584,977  5,766 3.91%  558,252  4,911 3.49%  356,377  846 0.94%
    Interest-bearing deposits  1,219,234  7,755 2.52%  1,242,480  7,034 2.25%  1,204,576  2,482 0.82%
    FHLB advances  397,643  3,384 3.38%  395,359  3,263 3.27%  323,903  2,160 2.65%
    Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,616,877  11,139 2.73%  1,637,839  10,297 2.49%  1,528,479  4,642 1.20%
    Non-interest bearing deposits  26,629      25,540      42,144    
    Non-interest bearing other  41,780      44,628      47,746    
    Total liabilities  1,685,286      1,708,007      1,618,369    
    Total shareholders' equity  357,275      365,418      394,999    
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,042,561     $2,073,425     $2,013,368    
    Net interest income   $9,196     $9,876     $12,927  
    Net interest rate spread (2)     1.33%     1.48%     2.35%
    Net interest margin (3)     1.84%     1.94%     2.62%


    (1)Average loan balances are net of deferred loan fees and costs, and premiums and discounts, and include non-accrual loans.
    (2)Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
    (3)Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
      


    BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    Analysis of Net Interest Income continued
    (Unaudited)
     
      Year Ended December 31,
      2023 2022
      Average Balance Interest Average
    Yield/Cost
     Average Balance Interest Average
    Yield/Cost
      (Dollar in thousands)
    Assets:            
    Loans (1) $1,569,590 $65,685 4.18% $1,407,502 $52,279 3.71%
    Mortgage-backed securities  172,405  3,693 2.14%  190,540  3,934 2.06%
    Other investment securities  195,754  6,010 3.07%  203,002  4,820 2.37%
    FHLB stock  21,249  1,582 7.45%  12,629  587 4.65%
    Cash and cash equivalents  46,245  2,135 4.62%  88,703  793 0.89%
    Total interest-bearing assets  2,005,243  79,105 3.94%  1,902,376  62,413 3.28%
    Non-interest earning assets  56,297      64,786    
    Total assets $2,061,540     $1,967,162    
    Liabilities and shareholders' equity:            
    NOW, savings, and money market deposits $722,149  8,339 1.15% $812,473  2,959 0.36%
    Time deposits  501,124  15,777 3.15%  412,734  2,779 0.67%
    Interest-bearing deposits  1,223,273  24,116 1.97%  1,225,207  5,738 0.47%
    FHLB advances  396,265  13,070 3.30%  235,589  4,832 2.05%
    Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,619,538  37,186 2.30%  1,460,796  10,570 0.72%
    Non-interest bearing deposits  25,227      44,029    
    Non-interest bearing other  43,868      47,707    
    Total liabilities  1,688,633      1,552,532    
    Total shareholders' equity  372,907      414,630    
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,061,540     $1,967,162    
    Net interest income   $41,919     $51,843  
    Net interest rate spread (2)     1.64%     2.56%
    Net interest margin (3)     2.09%     2.73%


    (1)Average loan balances are net of deferred loan fees and costs, and premiums and discounts, and include non-accrual loans.
    (2)Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
    (3)Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.


    BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
    Adjusted Pre-Provision Net Revenue (Non-GAAP)
    (Dollars in thousands except per share data) (Unaudited)
     

    This press release contains certain supplemental financial information, described in the table below, which has been determined by methods other than U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") that management uses in its analysis of Blue Foundry's performance. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide information useful to investors in understanding Blue Foundry's financial results. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for GAAP basis measures and results and Blue Foundry strongly encourages investors to review its consolidated financial statements in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies' non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names.

    Net income, as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, includes the provision for loan losses, provision for commitments and letters of credit, and income tax expense while pre-provision net revenue does not.

      Three months ended
      December 31, 2023 September 30, 2023 June 30,
    2023
     March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
    Pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) and efficiency ratio, as adjusted:        
    Net interest income $9,196  $9,876  $10,906  $11,941  $12,927 
    Other income  572   369   380   484   444 
       9,768   10,245   11,286   12,425   13,371 
    Operating expenses, as reported  12,543   12,394   12,968   13,657   12,869 
    Less:          
    Loss on assets held for sale              (203)
    Operating expenses, as adjusted  12,543   12,394   12,968   13,657   13,072 
    Pre-provision net (loss) revenue, as adjusted $(2,775) $(2,149) $(1,682) $(1,232) $299 
    Efficiency ratio  128.4%  121.0%  114.9%  109.9%  97.8%
               
    Core deposits:          
    Total deposits $1,244,904  $1,253,104  $1,267,261  $1,244,581  $1,288,862 
    Less: time deposits  596,624   572,384   521,074   422,911   416,260 
    Core deposits $648,280  $680,720  $746,187  $821,670  $872,602 
    Core deposits to total deposits  52.1%  54.3%  58.9%  66.0%  67.7%
               
    Tangible equity:          
    Shareholders’ equity $355,640  $359,149  $366,534  $385,693  $393,718 
    Less: intangible assets  557   644   730   781   798 
    Tangible equity $355,083  $358,505  $365,804  $384,912  $392,920 
               
    Tangible book value per share:          
    Tangible equity $355,083  $358,505  $365,804  $384,912  $392,920 
    Shares outstanding  24,509,950   25,174,412   25,493,422   27,385,482   27,523,219 
    Tangible book value per share $14.49  $14.24  $14.35  $14.06  $14.28 

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