Revere Bank Announces Record Earnings for the First Quarter of 2019 – Net Income of $7.5 Million Increased 14.5% Over the First Quarter of 2018


ROCKVILLE, Md., April 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revere Bank (the “Bank”) (OTCQX: REVB) today reported record quarterly net income of $7.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, a 14.5% increase compared to net income of $6.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, and a 4.1% increase over the quarter ended December 31, 2018.  Net income per diluted common share decreased 1.6% to $0.62 for the first quarter of 2019 compared to $0.63 for the same period in 2018.  Net income per basic common share for the first quarter of 2019 was $0.63 compared to $0.66 for the same period in 2018, a decrease of 4.5%. The decrease in our diluted and basic earnings per share was a result of our capital raise in September 2018, in which we issued 1.6 million additional shares of common stock.  Compared to the fourth quarter of 2018 diluted and basic earnings per share increased by 5.1% and 3.3%, respectively, driven primarily by increased earnings.

Quarterly Highlights

  • Net income grew by 4.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2018 and by 14.5% compared to the first quarter of 2018.
  • Period end loans grew 14.2%, or $267.0 million, compared to the first quarter of 2018, and also grew 3.1%, or $65.7 million, compared to the fourth quarter of 2018.
  • Period end deposits declined 0.6%, or $12.8 million, compared to the fourth quarter of 2018, but grew 10.0%, or $188.1 million, compared to the first quarter of 2018.  As discussed last quarter, we held approximately $40.0 million of short-term deposits as of the quarter ended December 31, 2018, that were withdrawn during the first quarter of 2019.  Furthermore, we intentionally shrank non-core brokered deposits by $13.4 million during the quarter.  These two items, totaling $53.4 million, offset our organic deposit growth.  As adjusted to eliminate the impact of these short-term and brokered deposits, our first quarter 2019 total deposit growth would have been 2.0% compared to the fourth quarter of 2018.
  • During the first quarter of 2019, the Bank made the strategic decision to borrow an additional $46.0 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") for funding purposes in order to take advantage of favorable rates instead of running a certificate of deposit advertising campaign.  The Bank has and will continue to actively utilize the most optimal sources to fund the Bank's loan growth to maximize earnings and manage risk.

Ken Cook, Co-President and CEO, said, “Robust loan growth and continued very strong credit quality during the quarter resulted in continued strong earnings momentum.  This momentum, coupled with our loan pipeline being at an all-time high, has us optimistic about the remainder of 2019.”

Drew Flott, Co-President and CEO, added, "We continue to grow high-quality assets and maintain strong expense controls.  The yield curve has put pressure on our net interest margin and we continue to focus on sources of low-cost operating accounts.  The Federal Open Market Committee's statement that interest rates will remain stable has decelerated the speed of deposit rate increases and we anticipate a more stable interest rate environment going forward."

Earnings and Growth Highlights

      
 For the Three Months Ended
In thousands, except per share dataMarch 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018
Net Income$7,509  $7,212  $6,559 
Earnings per share - basic0.63  0.61  0.66 
Earnings per share - diluted0.62  0.59  0.63 
      
Loans (period end)$2,150,473  $2,084,806  $1,883,521 
Deposits (period end)2,076,214  2,088,967  1,888,126 
      

First quarter net income increased $1.0 million, or 14.5%, compared to the first quarter of 2018, driven primarily by stronger net interest income, and offset partially by higher non-interest expense.  Net income increased $297 thousand, or 4.1%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2018, driven by lower non-interest expense during the first quarter of 2019.  The first quarter diluted earnings per share increased $0.03 per diluted share compared to the fourth quarter of 2018, driven by higher earnings.  Compared to the prior year quarter, diluted earnings per share decreased $0.01 per diluted share, despite higher earnings, due to the incremental share count increase from our capital raise during the third quarter of 2018.

The Bank’s continued earnings growth is driven by strong loan and deposit growth.  As of March 31, 2019, loans were $2.15 billion, an increase of 3.1% compared to loans of $2.08 billion as of December 31, 2018, and an increase of 14.2% compared to loans of $1.88 billion as of March 31, 2018.  Deposits decreased 0.6% due to expected temporary deposit runoff and intentionally shrinking non-core brokered deposits as discussed earlier, to $2.08 billion as of March 31, 2019, compared to $2.09 billion as of December 31, 2018.  Total deposits increased by 10.0% compared to $1.89 billion as of March 31, 2018 and core deposits, defined as total deposits excluding brokered deposits and listing services deposits, increased by 11.4% compared to the same period.

Income Statement Review

Net interest income

      
 For the Three Months Ended
In thousandsMarch 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018
Interest income$29,848  $29,522  $24,282 
Interest expense8,182  7,364  4,844 
Net interest income$21,666  $22,158  $19,438 
      
Yield on interest-earning assets5.05% 5.00% 4.71%
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities1.84% 1.67% 1.21%
Net interest margin3.67% 3.75% 3.77%
      

On a year-over-year basis, our net interest income continues to grow and drive increased earnings. First quarter net interest income increased 11.5% compared to the same period last year driven primarily by strong loan growth, offset by an increase in the cost of deposits.  Compared to the linked quarter, net interest income declined 2.2%.  This decline was caused in part, by two fewer days in the quarter, a decrease in fee and accretion on fair market value adjustments related to acquisitions, and an increase in the cost of deposits.  We expect the slope of the yield curve to put pressure on the margin throughout the year.

Our current quarter’s net interest margin decreased eight basis points from the prior quarter and decreased 10 basis points compared to the same period last year.  The decrease in our net interest margin was caused by increases in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities out-pacing the rise in yield on interest-earning assets.  Our cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 17 basis points compared to the prior quarter and 63 basis points compared to the same period last year, while our yield on interest-earning assets increased five basis points and 34 basis points, over the same periods, respectively.  The increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities has been partially mitigated by growth in our non-interest-bearing deposits of 1.4% and 10.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of 2018, respectively.

Provision for Loan Losses
For the first quarter of 2019, the provision for loan losses decreased $569 thousand and $184 thousand compared to the fourth quarter of 2018 and first quarter of 2018, respectively.  This provision is supportive of our very strong asset quality.

Non-interest income and Non-interest expense

      
 For the Three Months Ended
Dollars in thousandsMarch 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018
Non-interest income$489  $632  $584 
Non-interest expense$11,114  $11,535  $10,349 
      
Efficiency ratio50.16% 50.61% 51.69%
      

Non-interest income was $489 thousand for the first quarter of 2019, a decrease of $95 thousand, or 16.3%, compared to the first quarter of 2018, and $143 thousand, or 22.6%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2018. A $141 thousand recovery of legal expenses received during the fourth quarter of 2018, related to an acquired loan, caused the decrease compared to the linked quarter.

Non-interest expense increased by $765 thousand, or 7.4%, in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the same period last year.  The year-over-year increase was primarily due to increased staff necessary to support our continued growth.  Compared to the fourth quarter of 2018, non-interest expense decreased $421 thousand, or 3.6%, primarily driven by decreases in salaries and benefits and other expenses.  These decreases were partially offset by increases in occupancy expense, due to the implementation of new lease accounting guidance, and FDIC premiums.

During the first quarter of 2019, our efficiency ratio improved to 50.16% compared to 51.69% in the same period last year.  The improvement is primarily due to strong net interest income growth and continued economies of scale as we continue to grow.  Compared to the prior quarter our efficiency ratio improved slightly to 50.16% from 50.61% primarily due to a decrease in non-interest expenses as described above.

Performance Ratios

      
 For the Three Months Ended
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018
Return on average assets (annualized)1.24% 1.19% 1.23%
Return on average equity (annualized)11.25% 10.95% 13.85%
      

Return on average assets and return on average equity increased five basis points and 30 basis points, respectively, compared to the fourth quarter of 2018.  The increase in return on average assets and return on average equity compared to the fourth quarter were primarily driven by increased earnings.  Return on average assets improved by one basis point and return on average equity declined by 260 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2018.  Compared to the prior year both return on average assets and return on average equity were impacted by our capital raise in the third quarter of 2018.

Balance Sheet Review

      
 For the Quarter Ended
Dollars in thousandsMarch 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018
Assets$2,510,251  $2,455,211  $2,192,638 
Loans2,150,473  2,084,806  1,883,521 
Deposits2,076,214  2,088,967  1,888,126 
FHLB advances103,991  63,456  72,053 
Stockholders' equity275,074  264,891  195,135 
      

Asset growth from March 31, 2018, to March 31, 2019, was $317.6 million, or 14.5%, and was driven primarily by loan growth, as well as increases in securities available-for-sale and cash and due from banks.  Assets increased $55.0 million compared to the prior quarter, or 2.2%, also due to loan growth and offset by a decrease in cash and due from banks.

Loans increased $267.0 million, or 14.2%, compared to March 31, 2018, and increased $65.7 million, or 3.1%, compared to December 31, 2018.  The increase over both periods was primarily due to commercial real estate and commercial loan growth.

Deposits increased $188.1 million, or 10.0%, and decreased $12.8 million, or 0.6%, compared to March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2018, respectively.  The increase compared to the prior year period was primarily driven by increases in certificate of deposit and non-interest-bearing accounts. When compared to the fourth quarter of 2018 deposit decreases were driven by a decrease in money market accounts and the expected short-term deposit withdrawal, offset by increases in certificate of deposit accounts.  As previously mentioned during the fourth quarter of 2018, we held approximately $40.0 million of short term deposits that were expected to be withdrawn in the first quarter of 2019 and we intentionally shrank our non-core brokered deposits by $13.4 million during the first quarter of 2019.  As adjusted to eliminate the impact of these short term and brokered deposits, deposit growth would have been 2.0% compared to December 31, 2018.  Our non-interest-bearing deposits grew by 10.1% compared to March 31, 2018, and by 1.4% compared to December 31, 2018.

FHLB advances increased $40.5 million, or 63.9%, compared to the linked quarter, and increased $31.9 million, or 44.3% compared to the same period last year.  The increase in FHLB advances was a strategic decision to borrow an additional $46.0 million at favorable rates during the first quarter of 2019.

Stockholders’ equity increased $79.9 million, or 41.0% compared to March 31, 2018.  The very strong equity growth compared to the first quarter of 2018 was achieved through record earnings and a capital raise during the third quarter of 2018.  Stockholders’ equity increased by $10.2 million, or 3.8%, compared to December 31, 2018, driven primarily by record earnings for the first quarter of 2019.  The increase compared to both periods was also due to an improvement in unrealized losses related to the investment portfolio.

The Bank’s capital ratios remain well above regulatory guidelines for well-capitalized banks. As of March 31, 2019, the Bank’s total risk-based capital ratio and tier 1 leverage ratio were 13.60% and 10.10%, respectively, compared to 11.25% and 7.89%, respectively, as of March 31, 2018.  As of March 31, 2019, the Bank’s tangible equity to total tangible assets ratio was 9.87% compared to 7.59% as of March 31, 2018.

As of March 31, 2019, the Bank’s tangible book value per share was $20.62, up 25.3% compared to $16.45 as of March 31, 2018.  The increase in tangible book value per share was due to strong earnings per share during the trailing twelve month period plus approximately $1.41 per share accretion from the capital raise during the third quarter of 2018.

Asset Quality Review

      
 For the Quarter Ended
Dollars in thousandsMarch 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018
Non-performing assets$2,009  $2,025  $1,880 
Non-performing assets to total assets0.08% 0.08% 0.09%
      
Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing interest$1,033  $793  $8,058 
Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing interest to total assets0.04% 0.03% 0.37%
Quarterly net charge-offs (recoveries)$(8) $147  $(1)
      

Asset quality continues to remain very strong.  As of March 31, 2019, non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets remained at 0.08% compared to December 31, 2018, and decreased slightly from 0.09% at March 31, 2018.

Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing interest increased $240 thousand compared to the linked quarter and decreased $7.0 million compared to the same period last year.  For the quarter ended March 31, 2018, loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing interest reflected a large number of loans in process of being renewed.  The Bank had $8 thousand of net recoveries during the first quarter of 2019, compared to $1 thousand of net recoveries during the first quarter of 2018, and $147 thousand of net charge-offs during the fourth quarter of 2018.

The Bank is proactive in monitoring its loan portfolio for any indication of weakness and attempts to mitigate future risks across all lines of business.

Revere Bank is a Maryland state-chartered bank that commenced operations in November 2007.  The Bank is headquartered in Rockville and has 11 branches located in the suburban Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s.  The Bank is a community-based, full-service commercial bank that emphasizes the banking needs of community-based businesses, professional entities, and individuals.  Further information on Revere Bank can be obtained by visiting our website at www.reverebank.com.

Contact:  
Kenneth Cook, Co-President & CEO Andrew Flott, Co-President & CEO
(240) 264-5372 (240) 264-5340
kenneth.cook@reverebank.com andrew.flott@reverebank.com

Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements of goals, intentions, and expectations as to future trends, plans, events or results of Bank operations and policies and regarding general economic conditions. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by use of words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “plans,” “estimates,” “potential,” “continue,” “should,” and similar words or phrases. These statements are based upon current and anticipated economic conditions, nationally and in the Bank’s market, interest rates and interest rate policy, competitive factors, and other conditions which by their nature, are not susceptible to accurate forecast, and are subject to significant uncertainty. Because of these uncertainties and the assumptions on which this discussion and the forward-looking statements are based, actual future operations and results may differ materially from those indicated herein. Readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. The Bank’s past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Statements included in this press release include non-GAAP financial measures and should be read along with the Financial Highlights table, which provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures. This press release and the accompanying tables discuss financial measures, such as tangible common equity, tangible assets and tangible book value per share, which are non-GAAP measures. We believe that such non-GAAP measures are useful because they enhance the ability of investors and management to evaluate and compare the Bank’s operating results from period to period in a meaningful manner. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance as promulgated under GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other banks. Investors should consider the Bank’s performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the Bank. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Bank’s results or financial condition as reported under GAAP.

Revere Bank and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(dollars in thousands)

 March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 March 31,
2018
 (Unaudited) (Audited) (Unaudited)
Assets     
Cash and due from banks$107,121  $136,442  $97,468 
Federal funds sold    12 
Total cash and cash equivalents107,121  136,442  97,480 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks    1,000 
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value188,331  187,558  162,458 
Equity securities, at cost6,742  4,698  5,124 
Loans2,150,473  2,084,806  1,883,521 
Less allowance for loan losses19,488  18,712  15,781 
Loans, net2,130,985  2,066,094  1,867,740 
Premises and equipment, net4,067  4,283  4,146 
Right-of-use assets16,733     
Accrued interest receivable7,442  6,854  6,034 
Deferred tax assets5,948  6,397  5,898 
Bank owned life insurance10,960  10,902  10,723 
Goodwill26,815  26,815  26,815 
Core deposit intangibles3,449  3,627  4,159 
Other assets1,658  1,541  1,061 
Total Assets$2,510,251  $2,455,211  $2,192,638 
      
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity     
Liabilities     
Deposits:     
Non-interest-bearing demand$373,179  $368,063  $339,078 
Interest-bearing1,703,035  1,720,904  1,549,048 
Total Deposits2,076,214  2,088,967  1,888,126 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances103,991  63,456  72,053 
Subordinated debt, net30,741  30,715  30,638 
Lease liabilities17,349     
Accrued interest payable1,056  1,320  502 
Other liabilities5,826  5,862  6,184 
Total Liabilities2,235,177  2,190,320  1,997,503 
      
Stockholders' Equity     
Common stock, par value $5 per share; 30,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding of 11,873,152 for March 2019, 11,817,361 for December 2018, and 9,978,231 for March 201859,366  59,087  49,891 
Surplus145,662  145,076  106,034 
Retained earnings70,386  62,878  41,618 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(340) (2,150) (2,408)
Total Stockholders' Equity275,074  264,891  195,135 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$2,510,251  $2,455,211  $2,192,638 
            

Revere Bank and Subsidiary
Consolidated Income Statement
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018
Interest Income     
Loans, including fees$28,068  $27,580  $23,088 
Securities1,178  1,045  850 
Federal funds sold and other602  897  344 
Total Interest Income29,848  29,522  24,282 
Interest Expense     
Deposits7,411  6,594  4,138 
Borrowed funds311  304  243 
Subordinated debt460  466  463 
Total Interest Expense8,182  7,364  4,844 
Net Interest Income21,666  22,158  19,438 
Provision for Loan Losses769  1,338  953 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses20,897  20,820  18,485 
Non-interest income     
Service charges on deposits343  328  250 
Earnings on bank owned life insurance58  60  58 
Other non-interest income88  244  276 
Total Non-interest income489  632  584 
Non-Interest Expense     
Salaries and employee benefits7,356  7,947  6,728 
Occupancy and equipment1,115  1,007  961 
Legal and professional fees259  176  367 
Advertising227  322  166 
Data processing637  627  608 
FDIC premiums313  118  356 
Core deposit intangible amortization178  177  178 
Other1,029  1,161  985 
Total Non-interest expense11,114  11,535  10,349 
Income before taxes10,272  9,917  8,720 
Income Tax Expense2,763  2,705  2,161 
Net Income$7,509  $7,212  $6,559 
      
Basic earnings per common share$0.63  $0.61  $0.66 
Diluted earnings per common share$0.62  $0.59  $0.63 
            

Revere Bank and Subsidiary
Average Balance Sheets, Interest and Rate
(dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 Average
Balance(1)
 Interest
Income-
Expense
 Average
Yields/
Rates
 Average 
Balance(1)
 Interest 
Income- 
Expense
 Average 
Yields/ 
Rates
Assets           
Loans, net (2)$2,107,085  $28,068  5.40% $1,851,763  $23,088  5.06%
Securities (3)188,495  1,178  2.53% 164,173  850  2.10%
Federal funds sold and other (4)101,300  602  2.41% 74,704  344  1.87%
Total interest-earning assets2,396,880  29,848  5.05% 2,090,640  24,282  4.71%
Less: Allowance for loan losses18,958      15,160     
Other assets84,547      78,944     
Total Assets$2,462,469      $2,154,424     
            
Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity           
Interest-bearing deposits$1,703,134  7,411  1.76% $1,516,320  4,138  1.11%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances66,313  311  1.90% 74,771  243  1.32%
Subordinated debt30,725  460  6.07% 30,619  463  6.13%
Total interest-bearings liabilities1,800,172  8,182  1.84% 1,621,710  4,844  1.21%
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits372,211      333,052     
Other liabilities19,330      7,662     
Total Liabilities2,191,713      1,962,424     
Stockholders' Equity270,756      192,000     
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity$2,462,469      $2,154,424     
            
Net interest income and margin (5)(6)  $21,666  3.67%   $19,438  3.77%
                  


 Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
 
 Average
Balance(1)
 Interest
Income-
Expense
 Average
 Yields/
Rates
 
       
Assets     
Loans, net (2)$2,026,586  $27,580  5.40% 
Securities (3)175,728  1,045  2.36% 
Federal funds sold and other (4)139,202  897  2.56% 
Total interest-earnings assets2,341,516  29,522  5.00% 
Less: Allowance for loan losses17,845     
Other assets71,751     
Total Assets$2,395,422     
      
Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity     
Interest-bearing deposits$1,653,913  6,594  1.58% 
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances69,587  304  1.73% 
Subordinated debt30,699  466  6.02% 
Total Interest bearing liabilities1,754,199  7,364  1.67% 
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits372,326     
Other liabilities7,652     
Total Liabilities2,134,177     
Stockholders' Equity261,245     
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity$2,395,422     
      
Net interest income and margin (5)(6)  $22,158  3.75% 
          

(1) Average balances are computed on a daily basis.
(2) Loans are presented net of average non-accrual loans for the period and unearned revenue.
(3) Includes securities available-for-sale.
(4) Includes federal funds sold, FHLB stock and interest-bearing deposits at other banks.
(5) Total interest income less total interest expense.
(6) Net interest margin is net interest income, expressed as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

Revere Bank and Subsidiary
Average Balance Sheets, Interest and Rate
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

 At or For the Three Months Ended
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018
Per share Data and Shares Outstanding     
Earnings per share - basic$0.63  $0.61  $0.66 
Earnings per share - diluted$0.62  $0.59  $0.63 
Tangible book value per share (1)$20.62  $19.84  $16.45 
Weighted-average common shares - basic11,848,394  11,808,265  9,910,792 
Weighted-average common shares - diluted12,183,897  12,162,327  10,392,706 
Common shares outstanding at end of period11,873,152  11,817,361  9,978,231 
Performance Ratios     
Return on average assets (annualized)1.24% 1.19% 1.23%
Return on average equity (annualized)11.25% 10.95% 13.85%
Yield on interest-earning assets (annualized)5.05% 5.00% 4.71%
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities (annualized)1.84% 1.67% 1.21%
Net interest margin3.67% 3.75% 3.77%
Efficiency ratio (2)50.16% 50.61% 51.69%
Asset Quality     
Loans 30-89 days past due and accruing interest$1,033  $793  $8,058 
Loans 30-89 days past due and accruing interest to total assets0.04% 0.03% 0.37%
Non-accrual loans$2,009  $2,025  $1,880 
Other real estate owned$  $  $ 
Non-performing assets (3)$2,009  $2,025  $1,880 
Non-performing assets to total assets (3)0.08% 0.08% 0.09%
Allowance for loan losses to total loans0.91% 0.90% 0.84%
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans970.0% 924.0% 839.4%
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries)$(8) $147  $(1)
Regulatory Capital Ratios     
Total risk-based capital ratio13.60% 13.77% 11.25%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio11.30% 11.40% 8.82%
Tier 1 leverage ratio10.10% 10.03% 7.89%
Common equity tier 1 ratio11.30% 11.40% 8.82%
Tangible common equity to total tangible assets ratio (1)9.87% 9.67% 7.59%
Other Information     
Number of full time equivalent employees235  226  215 
# Full service branch offices11  11  11 
         

(1)  Tangible common equity, tangible assets, tangible common equity to tangible assets and tangible book value per common share are non-GAAP financial measures. Tangible common equity is computed as total stockholders’ equity excluding intangible assets and goodwill. Tangible assets is computed as total assets excluding intangible assets and goodwill. Tangible common equity to tangible assets is the ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets.  Tangible book value per common share is computed by dividing the total tangible common equity by the common shares issued and outstanding. The following tables provide a reconciliation of total stockholders’ to tangible common equity and a reconciliation of total assets to tangible assets.

 At or For the Three Months Ended
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018
      
Total stockholders' equity - GAAP$275,074  $264,891  $195,135 
Less:     
Goodwill26,815  26,815  26,815 
Core deposits intangible3,449  3,627  4,159 
      
Tangible stockholders' equity (non-GAAP)$244,810  $234,449  $164,161 
      
Total assets - GAAP$2,510,251  $2,455,211  $2,192,638 
Less:     
Goodwill26,815  26,815  26,815 
Core deposits intangible3,449  3,627  4,159 
      
Total tangible assets (non-GAAP)$2,479,987  $2,424,769  $2,161,664 
      
Tangible common equity to total tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP)9.87% 9.67% 7.59%
Common shares outstanding11,873,152  11,817,361  9,978,231 
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)$20.62  $19.84  $16.45 
            

(2) Efficiency ratio is non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
(3) Non-performing assets consist of non-accrual loans, loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest, and other real estate owned.