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

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