Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. Reports Earnings for the Third Quarter 2023


  • Net income of $9.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.87 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to net income of $9.8 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.94 for the three months ended June 30, 2023;
  • Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, was 3.73% in the third quarter of 2023 as compared to 3.83% in the second quarter of 2023;
  • Return on average assets of 1.18% and return on average equity of 14.42% for the third quarter of 2023 compared to return on average assets of 1.32% and return on average equity of 16.27% during the second quarter of 2023;
  • Third quarter total loan growth was $32.4 million, or 6% annualized; year-to-date total loan growth was $115.6 million, or 7% annualized;
  • Third quarter deposit growth was $23.6 million; deposits that are uninsured and not collateralized were 15% of total deposits at September 30, 2023 compared to 16% of total deposits at June 30, 2023;
  • Non-interest expenses decreased by $0.3 million from $20.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 to $20.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023;
  • Non-interest income decreased by $1.3 million to $5.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 from $7.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023; this was almost entirely due to the $1.2 million gain on the sale of the Bank's Path Valley branch in the second quarter of 2023;
  • Tangible common equity(1) ratio declined from 7.5% at June 30, 2023 to 7.3% at September 30, 2023 reflecting an increase of $11.2 million, net of taxes, in net unrealized losses on investment securities;
  • The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, payable November 14, 2023, to shareholders of record as of November 7, 2023.

(1) Non-GAAP measure. See Appendix A for additional information.

SHIPPENSBURG, Pa., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. (“Orrstown” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ORRF), the parent company of Orrstown Bank (the “Bank”), announced earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Net income totaled $9.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $9.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and a net loss of $4.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, which included a restructuring charge for branch closures and other expense savings initiatives and a provision for legal settlement totaling $12.8 million, net of tax. Diluted earnings per share totaled $0.87 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $0.94 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and diluted loss per share of $0.47 for the three months ended September 30, 2022.

“We are pleased with our third quarter results as Orrstown continues to generate strong earnings in a challenging environment. We remain focused on delivering strong earnings and building our long-term capital base through prudent balance sheet growth. While net interest margin compression has continued, the impact of higher funding costs has been controlled through disciplined loan and deposit pricing during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Deposits continue to grow modestly as a result of our relationship-based approach. The Bank has diversified sources of non-interest income, which have allowed us to offset the impact of a difficult wealth and mortgage market. We believe we are well-positioned for future growth,” commented Thomas R. Quinn, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer.

DISCUSSION OF RESULTS

Balance Sheet

Loans

Loans held for investment, which includes SBA PPP loans of $6.2 million at September 30, 2023, increased by $32.4 million from June 30, 2023 to September 30, 2023, or 6% annualized. Commercial loans, excluding SBA PPP loan forgiveness activity, increased by $17.7 million, or 4% annualized, from June 30, 2023 to September 30, 2023. The residential mortgage portfolio increased by $16.2 million, or 15% annualized, in the three months ended September 30, 2023 as there has been increased production of adjustable-rate mortgages, which have been retained in portfolio.

Investment Securities

Investment securities, which are all available-for-sale, decreased by $13.4 million to $495.2 million at September 30, 2023 compared to $508.6 million at June 30, 2023. During the third quarter of 2023, net purchases totaled $10.0 million, net unrealized losses increased by $14.4 million and paydowns were $7.8 million. The increase in net unrealized losses was primarily due to higher market interest rates. The overall duration of the Company's investment securities portfolio is 4.7 years at September 30, 2023. The Company has sufficient access to liquidity such that management does not believe it would be necessary to sell any of its investment securities at a loss to offset any unexpected deposit outflows. See Appendix B for a summary of the Bank's investment securities at September 30, 2023, highlighting their concentrations, credit ratings and credit enhancement levels.

Deposits

Deposits increased by $23.6 million, totaling approximately $2.5 billion at both September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023. In the third quarter of 2023, time deposits increased by $31.4 million, or 36% annualized, money market deposits rose by $22.7 million, or 18% annualized, and interest-bearing demand deposits increased by $14.2 million, or 6% annualized. These increases were partially offset by decreases in noninterest-bearing demand deposits of $30.4 million, or 26% annualized, and savings deposits of $14.3 million, or 29% annualized. The increase in time deposits was attributable to promotional offerings of up to 18-month terms. The declines in the noninterest-bearing and savings deposit categories were primarily the result of clients seeking higher-yielding products, including reciprocal deposits, with the Bank. At September 30, 2023, deposits that are uninsured and not collateralized totaled $387.5 million, or 15%, of total deposits compared to $409.1 million, or 16%, of total deposits at June 30, 2023. The Bank's loan-to-deposit ratio was 89% at both September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023.

Borrowings

The Bank actively manages its liquidity position through its various sources of funding to meet the credit needs of its clients. FHLB advances and other borrowings increased by $20.5 million to $157.2 million at September 30, 2023 compared to $136.7 million at June 30, 2023. The Bank seeks to maintain sufficient liquidity to ensure client needs can be addressed on a timely basis. The Bank had available alternative funding sources, such as the FHLB advances and other wholesale options, of approximately $1.0 billion at September 30, 2023.

Income Statement

Net Interest Income and Margin

Net interest income was $26.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $26.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, declined to 3.73% in the third quarter of 2023 from 3.83% in the second quarter of 2023. Net interest margin decreased primarily because funding costs continued to increase at a pace faster than assets repriced.

Interest income on loans increased by $1.7 million to $32.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $31.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Loan growth and higher interest rates were the primary drivers of this increase. Interest income on loans for the three months ended September 30, 2023 included prepayment fee income of $0.4 million, an increase of $0.2 million from the three months ended June 30, 2023, which resulted in an increase of two basis points in net interest margin.

Interest income on investment securities was $5.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $5.4 million in the second quarter of 2023. The investment portfolio continues to benefit from increasing yields on adjustable-rate securities.

Interest expense increased by $2.0 million to $12.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $10.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 due primarily to increasing deposit and borrowing rates for both existing and new balances. In addition, average interest-bearing deposits increased by $47.7 million; whereas, average borrowed funds decreased by $2.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Provision for Credit Losses

The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The allowance for credit losses decreased by $0.1 million to $28.3 million at September 30, 2023 compared to $28.4 million at June 30, 2023. Although there was loan growth of $32.4 million during the third quarter of 2023, the allowance for credit losses was impacted by improvements in the macroeconomic conditions within the forecasted loss rate model. The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.25% at September 30, 2023 compared to 1.27% at June 30, 2023. Net charge-offs were $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to net charge-offs of $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Special mention loans decreased by $13.7 million from $45.5 million at June 30, 2023 to $31.8 million at September 30, 2023 due to repayments of $10.2 million and upgrades of $3.5 million. Classified loans increased by $7.3 million to $33.6 million at September 30, 2023 from $26.3 at June 30, 2023. The increase in classified loans was primarily due to downgrades to two commercial loans, within the owner-occupied and commercial and industrial loan classes, to one client totaling $6.3 million. The increase in classified loans was partially offset by repayments within this category. Non-accrual loans increased by $1.2 million to $22.3 million at September 30, 2023 from $21.1 million at June 30, 2023 primarily due to one loan in the owner-occupied loan class. Management believes the allowance for credit losses to be adequate based on current asset quality metrics and economic conditions.

Management regularly analyzes the commercial real estate portfolio, which includes the review of occupancy, cash flows, expenses and expiring leases, as well as the location of the real estate. At September 30, 2023, the Company had $244.7 million in loans related to office space, which had a weighted average loan-to-value ratio of 57% and a weighted average debt coverage ratio of 1.62x, compared to $236.7 million at June 30, 2023. Management believes that the office space portfolio is well-diversified and includes only limited exposure to properties located in major metro markets (approximately 3% of the total commercial real estate loan balance as of September 30, 2023).  

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income decreased by $1.3 million to $5.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $7.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023. Other income in the three months ended June 30, 2023 includes a gain of $1.2 million from the sale of the Bank's Path Valley branch.

Mortgage banking income decreased by $0.2 million from income of $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2023 to a loss of $0.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, mortgage interest rates increased significantly, which resulted in a decline to the fair value mark of the Bank's held-for-sale loans of $0.4 million compared to a decrease in the fair value market of $0.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023. Market conditions and elevated interest rates continued to hinder mortgage production during the third quarter of 2023. Most mortgage production remains in adjustable-rate products, which are held in portfolio.

During the third quarter of 2023, the Company recorded swap fee income of $0.3 million compared to $0.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023. Swap fee income fluctuates based on market conditions and client demand.

Noninterest Expenses

Noninterest expenses decreased by $0.3 million to $20.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023 from $20.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Salaries and benefits expense decreased by $0.2 million to $12.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $13.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was attributed primarily to employee severance costs of $0.5 million during the second quarter of 2023 and a decline of $0.1 million in healthcare costs, partially offset by increases in merit-based salaries and incentive compensation of $0.5 million. The increase in merit-based salaries was a result of merit increases during the second quarter of 2023, the filling of vacancies and an additional day in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2023, which impacts the accrual.

Advertising and bank promotions expense decreased by $0.6 million to $0.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023 from $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 due to $0.5 million in contributions to tax credit programs during the second quarter of 2023. Taxes other than income increased by $0.3 million to $0.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to less than $0.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023. This increase reflects the tax credits recognized on the contributions during the second quarter of 2023.

Professional services expense increased by $0.5 million to $1.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023 from $0.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 due primarily to an increase in consulting costs to support technology improvements and compliance enhancements.

Other operating expenses decreased by $0.5 million to $1.5 million during the third quarter of 2023 compared to $2.0 million during the second quarter of 2023. This decrease included a reduction of $0.3 million in credit value adjustments on derivatives for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023. The remaining fluctuation is attributable to normal business operations.

Income Taxes

The Company's effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2023 was 21.9% compared to 20.6% for the second quarter of 2023. The Company's effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2023 is greater than the 21% federal statutory rate primarily due to an increase in state taxes in addition to the disallowed portion of interest expense against earnings in association with the Bank's tax-exempt investments under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, partially offset by tax-exempt income, including interest earned on tax-exempt loans and securities and income from life insurance policies and tax credits. The effective tax rate was 20.7% for the nine-months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 15.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The lower effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was partially caused by the impact of the restructuring charge for branch closures and other expense savings initiatives and a provision for legal settlement during the third quarter of 2022. The Company regularly analyzes its projected taxable income and makes adjustments to the provision for income taxes accordingly.

Capital

Shareholders’ equity totaled $243.1 million at September 30, 2023, a decrease of $2.5 million from $245.6 million at June 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to other comprehensive losses of $10.1 million and dividends paid of $2.1 million partially offset by net income of $9.0 million. Other comprehensive losses increased during the third quarter of 2023 due to after-tax declines from $11.2 million in net unrealized losses on investment securities partially offset by net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges of $1.1 million.

Tangible book value per share(1) decreased to $20.94 per share at September 30, 2023 from $21.19 per share at June 30, 2023 due to the decrease in shareholders' equity.

(1) Non-GAAP measure. See Appendix A for additional information.

The Company's tangible common equity ratio decreased to 7.3% at September 30, 2023 from 7.5% at June 30, 2023 primarily due to a decrease in tangible equity from net unrealized losses on investment securities and an increase in total tangible assets. The Company's total risk-based capital ratio was 13.0% at both September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023. The Company's Tier 1 leverage ratio increased from 8.6% at June 30, 2023 to 8.7% at September 30, 2023. At September 30, 2023, all four capital ratios applicable to the Company were above regulatory minimum levels to be deemed “well capitalized” under current bank regulatory guidelines. The Company continues to believe that capital is adequate to support the risks inherent in the balance sheet, as well as growth requirements.

The Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on November 14, 2023, to shareholders of record as of November 7, 2023.


Investor Relations Contact:
Neelesh Kalani
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Phone (717) 510-7097


        
ORRSTOWN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited)
        
        
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2023   2022   2023   2022 
        
Profitability for the period:       
Net interest income$26,219  $25,455  $78,888  $72,146 
Provision for credit losses 136   1,500   1,264   3,575 
Noninterest income 5,925   6,058   19,161   20,726 
Noninterest expenses 20,447   36,412   61,451   74,570 
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) 11,561   (6,399)  35,334   14,727 
Income tax expense (benefit) 2,535   (1,571)  7,314   2,316 
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders$9,026  $(4,828) $28,020  $12,411 
        
Financial ratios:       
Return on average assets (1) 1.18% (0.68)%  1.25%  0.59%
Return on average assets, adjusted (1) (2) (3) 1.18%  1.12%  1.25%  1.19%
Return on average equity (1) 14.42% (7.92)%  15.51%  6.58%
Return on average equity, adjusted (1) (2) (3) 14.42%  13.02%  15.51%  13.35%
Net interest margin (1) 3.73%  3.92%  3.83%  3.70%
Efficiency ratio 63.6%  115.5%  62.7%  80.3%
Efficiency ratio, adjusted (2) (3) 63.6%  64.3%  62.7%  62.9%
Income (loss) per common share:       
Basic$0.87  $(0.47) $2.71  $1.17 
Basic, adjusted (2) (3)$0.87  $0.77  $2.71  $2.37 
Diluted$0.87  $(0.47) $2.68  $1.16 
Diluted, adjusted (2) (3)$0.87  $0.75  $2.68  $2.34 
        
Average equity to average assets 8.18%  8.59%  8.09%  8.90%
        
(1) Annualized.       
(2) Ratio for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 has been adjusted for the restructuring charge and provision for legal settlement.
(3) Non-GAAP based financial measure. Please refer to Appendix A - Supplemental Reporting of Non-GAAP Measures and GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations for a discussion of our use of non-GAAP based financial measures, including tables reconciling GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures appearing herein.


ORRSTOWN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited)
(continued)   
 September 30, December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) 2023   2022 
At period-end:   
Total assets$3,054,435  $2,922,408 
Total deposits 2,546,435   2,476,246 
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses 2,238,558   2,126,054 
Loans held-for-sale, at fair value 6,448   10,880 
Securities available for sale, at fair value 495,162   513,728 
Borrowings 175,241   123,390 
Subordinated notes 32,076   32,026 
Shareholders' equity 243,080   228,896 
    
Credit quality and capital ratios (1):   
Allowance for credit losses to total loans 1.25%  1.17%
Total nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.98%  0.96%
Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.73%  0.70%
Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans 127%  122%
Total risk-based capital:   
Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. 13.0%  12.7%
Orrstown Bank 12.5%  12.3%
Tier 1 risk-based capital:   
Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. 10.6%  10.3%
Orrstown Bank 11.4%  11.2%
Tier 1 common equity risk-based capital:   
Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. 10.6%  10.3%
Orrstown Bank 11.4%  11.2%
Tier 1 leverage capital:   
Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. 8.7%  8.5%
Orrstown Bank 9.3%  9.2%
    
Book value per common share$22.90  $21.45 
    
(1) Capital ratios are estimated, subject to regulatory filings. The Company elected the three-year phase in option for the day-one impact of ASU 2016-13 for current expected credit losses ("CECL") to regulatory capital. In the first year of adoption in 2023, the Company adjusted retained earnings, allowance for credit losses includable in tier 2 capital and the deferred tax assets from temporary differences in risk weighted assets by the permitted percentage of the day-one impact from adopting the new CECL standard.


    
ORRSTOWN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
    
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022
Assets   
Cash and due from banks$34,728  $28,477 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 60,211   32,346 
Cash and cash equivalents 94,939   60,823 
Restricted investments in bank stocks 12,987   10,642 
Securities available for sale (amortized cost of $553,222 and $563,278 at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively) 495,162   513,728 
Loans held for sale, at fair value 6,448   10,880 
Loans 2,266,836   2,151,232 
Less: Allowance for credit losses (28,278)  (25,178)
Net loans 2,238,558   2,126,054 
Premises and equipment, net 29,385   29,328 
Cash surrender value of life insurance 72,754   71,760 
Goodwill 18,724   18,724 
Other intangible assets, net 2,650   3,078 
Accrued interest receivable 12,212   11,027 
Deferred tax assets, net 25,500   24,031 
Other assets 45,116   42,333 
Total assets$3,054,435  $2,922,408 
Liabilities   
Deposits:   
Noninterest-bearing$435,488  $494,131 
Interest-bearing 2,110,947   1,950,807 
Deposits held for assumption in connection with sale of bank branch    31,307 
Total deposits 2,546,435   2,476,246 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased 17,991   17,251 
FHLB advances and other borrowings 157,250   106,139 
Subordinated notes 32,076   32,026 
Accrued interest and other liabilities 57,603   61,850 
Total liabilities 2,811,355   2,693,512 
Shareholders’ Equity   
Preferred stock, $1.25 par value per share; 500,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding     
Common stock, no par value—$0.05205 stated value per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 11,206,480 shares issued and 10,613,271 outstanding at September 30, 2023; 11,229,242 shares issued and 10,671,413 outstanding at December 31, 2022 583   584 
Additional paid—in capital 188,458   189,264 
Retained earnings 112,144   92,473 
Accumulated other comprehensive losses (44,343)  (39,913)
Treasury stock— 593,209 and 557,829 shares, at cost at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively (13,762)  (13,512)
Total shareholders’ equity 243,080   228,896 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$3,054,435  $2,922,408 


 
ORRSTOWN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
(In thousands)  2023   2022   2023   2022 
Interest income        
Loans $32,738  $23,152  $92,685  $66,548 
Investment securities - taxable  4,459   2,907   13,244   6,462 
Investment securities - tax-exempt  861   1,160   2,591   3,013 
Short-term investments  633   200   1,349   536 
Total interest income  38,691   27,419   109,869   76,559 
Interest expense        
Deposits  10,582   1,372   25,392   2,758 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased  31   10   84   24 
FHLB advances and other borrowings  1,354   78   3,992   121 
Subordinated notes  505   504   1,513   1,510 
Total interest expense  12,472   1,964   30,981   4,413 
Net interest income  26,219   25,455   78,888   72,146 
Provision for credit losses  136   1,500   1,264   3,575 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses  26,083   23,955   77,624   68,571 
Noninterest income        
Service charges  1,260   1,216   3,668   3,483 
Interchange income  963   1,014   2,921   3,059 
Swap fee income  255   197   451   1,935 
Wealth management income  2,826   2,953   8,395   8,716 
Mortgage banking activities  (142)  (1,014)  448   205 
Investment securities gains (losses)  2   (14)  (8)  (163)
Other income  761   1,706   3,286   3,491 
Total noninterest income  5,925   6,058   19,161   20,726 
Noninterest expenses        
Salaries and employee benefits  12,885   12,705   38,135   35,354 
Occupancy, furniture and equipment  2,460   2,380   7,059   7,370 
Data processing  1,248   1,192   3,666   3,410 
Advertising and bank promotions  332   278   1,656   1,514 
FDIC insurance  477   294   1,500   767 
Professional services  965   887   2,203   2,417 
Taxes other than income  387   488   847   1,160 
Intangible asset amortization  228   272   717   845 
Other operating expenses  1,465   1,761   5,668   5,578 
Total noninterest expenses  20,447   36,412   61,451   74,570 
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)  11,561   (6,399)  35,334   14,727 
Income tax expense (benefit)  2,535   (1,571)  7,314   2,316 
Net income (loss) $9,026  $(4,828) $28,020  $12,411 
         
Share information:        
Basic earnings (loss) per share $0.87  $(0.47) $2.71  $1.17 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $0.87  $(0.47) $2.68  $1.16 
Weighted average shares - basic  10,319   10,369   10,346   10,611 
Weighted average shares - diluted  10,405   10,529   10,440   10,758 


     
ORRSTOWN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.    
ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME    
Average Balances and Interest Rates, Taxable-Equivalent Basis (Unaudited)  
 Three Months Ended
 9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
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Assets                             
Federal funds sold & interest-bearing bank balances$57,778 $633  4.35% $37,895 $418  4.42% $29,599 $298  4.07% $28,419 $238  3.31% $38,068 $200  2.08%
Investment securities (1) 521,234  5,548  4.26   526,225  5,510  4.19   525,685  5,465  4.18   512,779  5,170  4.03   528,988  4,377  3.31 
Loans (1)(2)(3) 2,256,727  32,878  5.78   2,233,312  31,329  5.63   2,180,224  28,844  5.36   2,133,052  27,061  5.04   2,051,707  23,219  4.49 
Total interest-earning assets 2,835,739  39,059  5.47   2,797,432  37,257  5.34   2,735,508  34,607  5.12   2,674,250  32,469  4.83   2,618,763  27,796  4.22 
Other assets 200,447      191,983      197,620      202,384      196,277    
Total assets$3,036,186     $2,989,415     $2,933,128     $2,876,634     $2,815,040    
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                        
Interest-bearing demand deposits$1,541,728  7,476  1.92  $1,511,468  6,273  1.66  $1,503,421  4,862  1.31  $1,459,109  2,838  0.77  $1,379,082  912  0.26 
Savings deposits 190,817  164  0.34   204,584  135  0.26   219,408  133  0.25   228,521  132  0.23   237,462  90  0.15 
Time deposits 357,194  2,942  3.27   326,034  2,200  2.71   275,880  1,207  1.78   254,637  609  0.95   265,015  370  0.55 
Total interest-bearing deposits 2,089,739  10,582  2.01   2,042,086  8,608  1.69   1,998,709  6,202  1.26   1,942,267  3,579  0.73   1,881,559  1,372  0.29 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased 15,006  31  0.83   13,685  28  0.82   13,868  25  0.72   18,211  20  0.46   23,480  10  0.18 
FHLB advances and other borrowings 128,131  1,354  4.19   132,094  1,386  4.21   106,434  1,252  4.77   48,276  509  4.21   10,394  78  3.02 
Subordinated notes 32,066  505  6.29   32,049  504  6.29   32,033  504  6.29   32,016  503  6.29   32,000  504  6.29 
Total interest-bearing liabilities 2,264,942  12,472  2.19   2,219,914  10,526  1.90   2,151,044  7,983  1.50   2,040,770  4,611  0.90   1,947,433  1,964  0.40 
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 468,628      476,123      495,562      540,275      575,777    
Other liabilities 54,353      50,851      52,630      74,602      49,964    
Total liabilities 2,787,923      2,746,888      2,699,236      2,655,647      2,573,174    
Shareholders' equity 248,263      242,527      233,892      220,987      241,866    
Total$3,036,186     $2,989,415     $2,933,128     $2,876,634     $2,815,040    
Taxable-equivalent net interest income / net interest spread   26,587  3.29%    26,731  3.44%    26,624  3.62%    27,858  3.93%    25,832  3.82%
Taxable-equivalent net interest margin    3.73%     3.83%     3.94%     4.14%     3.92%
Taxable-equivalent adjustment   (368)      (356)      (330)      (374)      (377)  
Net interest income  $26,219      $26,375      $26,294      $27,484      $25,455   
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities    125%     126%     127%     131%     134%
                              
                              
NOTES:                             
(1) Yields and interest income on tax-exempt assets have been computed on a taxable-equivalent basis assuming a 21% tax rate.
(2) Average balances include nonaccrual loans.
(3) Interest income on loans includes prepayment and late fees, where applicable.
 


ORRSTOWN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.      
ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME    
Average Balances and Interest Rates, Taxable-Equivalent Basis (Unaudited)  
(continued)           
 Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022
   Taxable- Taxable-   Taxable- Taxable-
 Average Equivalent Equivalent Average Equivalent Equivalent
(Dollars in thousands)Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
Assets           
Federal funds sold & interest-bearing bank balances$41,861 $1,349  4.31% $122,509 $536  0.59%
Investment securities (1) 524,365  16,523  4.21   508,582  10,276  2.70 
Loans (1)(2)(3) 2,223,701  93,051  5.59   2,011,881  66,738  4.43 
Total interest-earning assets 2,789,927  110,923  5.31   2,642,972  77,550  3.92 
Other assets 196,694      191,090    
Total assets$2,986,621     $2,834,062    
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity           
Interest-bearing demand deposits$1,519,013  18,611  1.64  $1,399,035  1,470  0.14 
Savings deposits 204,832  431  0.28   234,054  209  0.12 
Time deposits 320,000  6,350  2.65   279,557  1,079  0.52 
Total interest-bearing deposits 2,043,845  25,392  1.66   1,912,646  2,758  0.19 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased 14,190  84  0.79   23,685  24  0.14 
FHLB advances and other 122,300  3,992  4.36   4,693  121  3.44 
Subordinated notes 32,049  1,513  6.29   31,985  1,510  6.29 
Total interest-bearing liabilities 2,212,384  30,981  1.87   1,973,009  4,413  0.30 
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 480,006      562,826    
Other liabilities 52,618      46,058    
Total liabilities 2,745,008      2,581,893    
Shareholders' equity 241,613      252,169    
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$2,986,621     $2,834,062    
Taxable-equivalent net interest income / net interest spread   79,942  3.44%    73,137  3.62%
Taxable-equivalent net interest margin    3.83%     3.70%
Taxable-equivalent adjustment   (1,054)      (991)  
Net interest income  $78,888      $72,146   
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities    126%     134%
            
NOTES TO ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME:        
(1) Yields and interest income on tax-exempt assets have been computed on a taxable-equivalent basis assuming a 21% tax rate.
(2) Average balances include nonaccrual loans.
(3) Interest income on loans includes prepayment and late fees, where applicable.


ORRSTOWN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.    
HISTORICAL TRENDS IN QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)    
          
(In thousands)September 30,
2023
 June 30,
2023
 March 31,
2023
 December 31,
2022
 September 30,
2022
Profitability for the quarter:         
Net interest income$26,219  $26,375  $26,294  $27,484  $25,455 
Provision for credit losses 136   399   729   585   1,500 
Noninterest income 5,925   7,158   6,078   6,226   6,058 
Noninterest expenses 20,447   20,749   20,255   21,236   36,412 
Income (loss) before income taxes 11,561   12,385   11,388   11,889   (6,399)
Income tax expense (benefit) 2,535   2,547   2,232   2,263   (1,571)
Net income (loss)$9,026  $9,838  $9,156  $9,626  $(4,828)
          
Financial ratios:         
Return on average assets (1) 1.18%  1.32%  1.27%  1.33% (0.68)%
Return on average assets, adjusted (1)(2)(3) 1.18%  1.32%  1.27%  1.33%  1.12%
Return on average equity (1) 14.42%  16.27%  15.88%  17.28% (7.92)%
Return on average equity, adjusted (1)(2)(3) 14.42%  16.27%  15.88%  17.28%  13.02%
Net interest margin (1) 3.73%  3.83%  3.94%  4.14%  3.92%
Efficiency ratio 63.6%  61.9%  62.6%  63.0%  115.5%
Efficiency ratio, adjusted (2)(3) 63.6%  61.9%  62.6%  63.0%  64.3%
          
Per share information:         
Income (loss) per common share:         
Basic$0.87  $0.95  $0.88  $0.93  $(0.47)
Basic, adjusted (2)(3) 0.87   0.95   0.88   0.93   0.77 
Diluted 0.87   0.94   0.87   0.91   (0.47)
Diluted, adjusted (2)(3) 0.87   0.94   0.87   0.91   0.75 
Book value 22.90   23.15   22.46   21.45   20.34 
Tangible book value 20.94   21.19   20.50   19.47   18.34 
Cash dividends paid 0.20   0.20   0.20   0.19   0.19 
          
Average basic shares 10,319   10,336   10,385   10,382   10,369 
Average diluted shares 10,405   10,421   10,496   10,550   10,529 

(1)
Annualized.
(2) Ratio has been adjusted for the restructuring charge and provision for legal settlement for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
(3) Non-GAAP based financial measure. Please refer to Appendix A - Supplemental Reporting of Non-GAAP Measures and GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations for a discussion of our use of non-GAAP based financial measures, including tables reconciling GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures appearing herein.
 


ORRSTOWN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.        
HISTORICAL TRENDS IN QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)    
(continued)         
(In thousands)September 30,
2023
 June 30,
2023
 March 31,
2023
 December 31,
2022
 September 30,
2022
Noninterest income:         
Service charges$1,260  $1,251  $1,157  $1,131 $1,216 
Interchange income 963   993   965   996  1,014 
Swap fee income 255   196      697  197 
Wealth management income 2,826   2,822   2,747   2,535  2,953 
Mortgage banking activities (142)  112   478   202  (1,014)
Other income 761   1,786   739   662  1,706 
Investment securities gains (losses) 2   (2)  (8)  3  (14)
Total noninterest income$5,925  $7,158  $6,078  $6,226 $6,058 
          
Noninterest expenses:         
Salaries and employee benefits$12,885  $13,054  $12,196  $12,650 $12,705 
Occupancy, furniture and equipment 2,460   2,266   2,333   2,442  2,380 
Data processing 1,248   1,201   1,217   1,150  1,192 
Advertising and bank promotions 332   919   405   750  278 
FDIC insurance 477   519   504   316  294 
Professional services 965   504   734   837  887 
Taxes other than income 387   3   457   231  488 
Intangible asset amortization 228   239   250   260  272 
Provision for legal settlement            13,000 
Restructuring expenses            3,155 
Other operating expenses 1,465   2,044   2,159   2,600  1,761 
Total noninterest expenses$20,447  $20,749  $20,255  $21,236 $36,412 
          


ORRSTOWN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.        
HISTORICAL TRENDS IN QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)      
(continued)         
(In thousands)September 30,
2023
 June 30,
2023
 March 31,
2023
 December 31,
2022
 September 30,
2022
Balance Sheet at quarter end:         
Cash and cash equivalents$94,939  $76,318  $98,323  $60,823  $66,927 
Restricted investments in bank stocks 12,987   12,602   12,869   10,642   6,469 
Securities available for sale 495,162   508,612   520,232   513,728   503,596 
Loans held for sale, at fair value 6,448   6,450   7,341   10,880   10,175 
Loans:         
Commercial real estate:         
Owner occupied 376,350   366,439   339,371   315,770   313,125 
Non-owner occupied 630,514   626,140   603,396   608,043   573,605 
Multi-family 143,437   145,257   144,053   138,832   114,561 
Non-owner occupied residential 100,391   105,504   106,390   104,604   105,267 
Commercial and industrial (1) 374,190   379,905   380,683   357,774   378,574 
Acquisition and development:         
1-4 family residential construction 25,642   20,461   20,941   25,068   20,810 
Commercial and land development 153,279   143,177   174,556   158,308   148,512 
Municipal 10,334   10,638   11,329   12,173   12,683 
Total commercial loans 1,814,137   1,797,521   1,780,719   1,720,572   1,667,137 
Residential mortgage:         
First lien 248,335   235,813   227,031   229,849   220,970 
Home equity – term 5,223   5,228   5,371   5,505   5,869 
Home equity – lines of credit 188,736   185,099   183,340   183,241   180,267 
Installment and other loans 10,405   10,756   11,040   12,065   13,684 
Total loans 2,266,836   2,234,417   2,207,501   2,151,232   2,087,927 
Allowance for credit losses (2) (28,278)  (28,383)  (28,364)  (25,178)  (24,709)
Net loans held-for-investment 2,238,558   2,206,034   2,179,137   2,126,054   2,063,218 
Goodwill 18,724   18,724   18,724   18,724   18,724 
Other intangible assets, net 2,650   2,589   2,828   3,078   3,338 
Total assets 3,054,435   3,008,197   3,011,548   2,922,408   2,852,092 
Total deposits 2,546,435   2,522,861   2,515,626   2,476,246   2,505,853 
Borrowings 175,241   152,229   176,315   123,390   22,632 
Subordinated notes 32,076   32,059   32,042   32,026   32,010 
Total shareholders' equity 243,080   245,641   240,161   228,896   217,378 

(1) This balance includes $6.2 million, $7.2 million, $10.8 million, $13.8 million and $17.0 million of SBA PPP loans, net of deferred fees and costs, at September 30, 2023, June 30, 2023, March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, respectively.

(2) The balance includes $2.4 million in a one-time cumulative-effect adjustment that increased the allowance for credit losses from the adoption of the new CECL standard on January 1, 2023.

         
ORRSTOWN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
HISTORICAL TRENDS IN QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)
(continued)         
 September 30,
2023
 June 30,
2023
 March 31,
2023
 December 31,
2022
 September 30,
2022
Capital and credit quality measures (1):         
Total risk-based capital:         
Orrstown Financial Services, Inc 13.0%  13.0%  12.8%  12.7%  12.7%
Orrstown Bank 12.5%  12.5%  12.4%  12.3%  12.9%
Tier 1 risk-based capital:         
Orrstown Financial Services, Inc 10.6%  10.5%  10.4%  10.3%  10.2%
Orrstown Bank 11.4%  11.4%  11.2%  11.2%  11.8%
Tier 1 common equity risk-based capital:         
Orrstown Financial Services, Inc 10.6%  10.5%  10.4%  10.3%  10.2%
Orrstown Bank 11.4%  11.4%  11.2%  11.2%  11.8%
Tier 1 leverage capital:         
Orrstown Financial Services, Inc 8.7%  8.6%  8.5%  8.5%  8.4%
Orrstown Bank 9.3%  9.3%  9.2%  9.2%  9.6%
          
Average equity to average assets 8.18%  8.11%  7.97%  7.68%  8.59%
Allowance for credit losses to total loans 1.25%  1.27%  1.28%  1.17%  1.18%
Total nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.98%  0.94%  0.96%  0.96%  0.25%
Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.73%  0.70%  0.71%  0.70%  0.19%
Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans 127%  135%  134%  122%  466%
          
Other information:         
Net charge-offs (recoveries)$241  $380  $(34) $116  $70 
Classified loans 33,593   26,347   34,024   36,325   19,576 
Nonperforming and other risk assets:         
Nonaccrual loans (2) 22,324   21,062   21,246   20,583   5,303 
Other real estate owned       85       
Total nonperforming assets 22,324   21,062   21,331   20,583   5,303 
Financial difficulty modifications / Troubled debt restructurings still accruing (3)          682   689 
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing (2) 277   539   28   439   232 
Total nonperforming and other risk assets$22,601  $21,601  $21,359  $21,704  $6,224 


(1) Capital ratios are estimated, subject to regulatory filings. The Company elected the three-year phase in option for the day-one impact of ASU 2016-13 for current expected credit losses ("CECL") to regulatory capital. In the first year of adoption in 2023, the Company adjusted retained earnings, allowance for credit losses includable in tier 2 capital and the deferred tax assets from temporary differences in risk weighted assets by the permitted percentage of the day-one impact from adopting the new CECL standard.
(2) Includes zero, zero, zero, $0.4 million and $0.2 million of purchased credit impaired loans at September 30, 2023, June 30, 2023, March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, and September 30, 2022, respectively, in accordance with ASC 310-30. Upon adoption of the CECL standard, purchased credit deteriorated loans were evaluated on an individual loan level and reported on an individual loan basis under ASC 310-20, Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs.
(3) On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU No. 2022-02, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures (“ASU 2022-02”), which eliminated the troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") accounting model and requires that the Company evaluate, based on the accounting for loan modifications, whether the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the modification results in a more-than-insignificant direct change in the contractual cash flows and represents a new loan or a continuation of an existing loan. During 2023, the Company did not have loans meeting the “Financial Difficulty Modification” criteria in accordance with ASU 2022-02.


Appendix A- Supplemental Reporting of Non-GAAP Measures and GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations

As a result of acquisitions, the Company has intangible assets consisting of goodwill and core deposit and other intangible assets, which totaled $21.4 million and $21.8 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Additionally, the Company incurred $3.2 million and $13.0 million in restructuring charges and a provision for legal settlement, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Management believes providing certain other “non-GAAP” financial information will assist investors in their understanding of the effect on recent financial results from non-recurring charges.

Tangible book value per common share and the impact of the restructuring charge and legal settlement on net income and associated ratios, as used by the Company in this earnings release, are determined by methods other than in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). While we believe this information is a useful supplement to GAAP based measures presented in this earnings release, readers are cautioned that this non-GAAP disclosure has limitations as an analytical tool, should not be viewed as a substitute for financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results and financial condition as reported under GAAP, nor are such measures necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. This supplemental presentation should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by similar adjustments to be determined in accordance with GAAP.

The following tables present the computation of each non-GAAP based measure:

(dollars and shares in thousands)

Tangible Book Value per Common Share September 30,
2023
 June 30,
2023
 March 31,
2023
 December 31,
2022
 September 30,
2022
Shareholders' equity (most directly comparable GAAP-based measure) $243,080  $245,641  $240,161  $228,896  $217,378 
Less: Goodwill  18,724   18,724   18,724   18,724   18,724 
Other intangible assets  2,650   2,589   2,828   3,078   3,338 
Related tax effect  (557)  (544)  (594)  (646)  (701)
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP) $222,263  $224,872  $219,203  $207,740  $196,017 
           
Common shares outstanding  10,613   10,611   10,692   10,671   10,686 
           
Book value per share (most directly comparable GAAP-based measure) $22.90  $23.15  $22.46  $21.45  $20.34 
Intangible assets per share  1.96   1.96   1.96   1.98   2.00 
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) $20.94  $21.19  $20.50  $19.47  $18.34 


(dollars and shares in thousands)       
Adjusted Ratios for Restructuring Charges and Provision for Legal SettlementSeptember 30,
2023
 September 30,
2022
 September 30,
2023
 September 30,
2022
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Net income (loss) (A) - most directly comparable GAAP-based measure$9,026  $(4,828) $28,020  $12,411 
Plus: Restructuring expenses (B)    3,155      3,155 
Plus: Provision for legal settlement (B)    13,000      13,000 
Less: Related tax effect (C)    (3,393)     (3,393)
Adjusted net income (D=A+B-C) - Non-GAAP$9,026  $7,934  $28,020  $25,173 
        
Average assets (E)$3,036,186  $2,815,040  $2,986,621  $2,834,062 
Return on average assets (= A / E) - most directly comparable GAAP-based measure 1.18% (0.68)%  1.25%  0.59%
Return on average assets, adjusted (= D / E) - Non-GAAP 1.18%  1.12%  1.25%  1.19%
        
Average equity (F)$248,263  $241,866  $241,613  $252,169 
Return on average equity (= A / F) - most directly comparable GAAP-based measure 14.42% (7.92)%  15.51%  6.58%
Return on average equity, adjusted (= D / F) - Non-GAAP 14.42%  13.02%  15.51%  13.35%
        
Weighted average shares - basic (G) - most directly comparable GAAP-based measure 10,319   10,369   10,346   10,611 
Basic earnings (loss) per share (= A / G) - most directly comparable GAAP-based measure$0.87  $(0.47) $2.71  $1.17 
Basic earnings per share, adjusted (= D / G) - Non-GAAP$0.87  $0.77  $2.71  $2.37 
        
Weighted average shares - diluted (H) - most directly comparable GAAP-based measure 10,405   10,369   10,440   10,758 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (= A / H) - most directly comparable GAAP-based measure$0.87  $(0.47) $2.68  $1.16 
Weighted average shares - diluted (H) - Non-GAAP 10,405   10,529   10,440   10,758 
Diluted earnings per share, adjusted (= D / H) - Non-GAAP$0.87  $0.75  $2.68  $2.34 
        
Noninterest expense (I) - most directly comparable GAAP-based measure$20,447  $36,412  $61,451  $74,570 
Less: Restructuring expenses (B)    (3,155)     (3,155)
Less: Provision for legal expenses (B)    (13,000)     (13,000)
Adjusted noninterest expense (J = I - B) - Non-GAAP$20,447  $20,257  $61,451  $58,415 
        
Net interest income (K)$26,219  $25,455  $78,888  $72,146 
Noninterest income (L) 5,925   6,058   19,161   20,726 
Total operating income (M = K + L)$32,144  $31,513  $98,049  $92,872 
        
Efficiency ratio (= I / M) - most directly comparable GAAP-based measure 63.6%  115.5%  62.7%  80.3%
Efficiency ratio, adjusted (= J / M) - Non-GAAP 63.6%  64.3%  62.7%  62.9%


Appendix B- Investment Portfolio Concentrations

The following table summarizes the credit ratings and collateral associated with the Company's investment security portfolio, excluding equity securities, at September 30, 2023:

(dollars in thousands)

SectorPortfolio Mix Amortized Book Fair Value Credit Enhancement AAA AA A BBB NR Collateral / Guarantee Type
Unsecured ABS1% $4,053 $3,527 31% % % % % 100% Unsecured Consumer Debt
Student Loan ABS1   5,781  5,711 27          100  Seasoned Student Loans
Federal Family Education Loan ABS18   101,485  100,565 9  7  80    13    Federal Family Education Loan (1)
PACE Loan ABS   2,362  1,983 6  100          PACE Loans (2)
Non-Agency CMBS4   23,349  23,110 19          100   
Non-Agency RMBS3   16,699  12,666 14  100          Reverse Mortgages (3)
Municipal - General Obligation19   103,818  88,804   10  83  7       
Municipal - Revenue22   119,989  99,313     82  12    6   
SBA ReRemic (5)1   3,855  3,732     100        SBA Guarantee (4)
Small Business Administration1   8,562  9,100     100        SBA Guarantee (4)
Agency MBS26   143,087  129,387     100        Residential Mortgages (4)
U.S. Treasury securities4   20,060  17,143     100        U.S. Government Guarantee (4)
 100% $553,102 $495,042   7% 80% 4% 2% 7%  
                    
(1) 97% guaranteed by U.S. government
(2) PACE acronym represents Property Assessed Clean Energy loans
(3) Non-agency reverse mortgages with current structural credit enhancements
(4) Guaranteed by U.S. government or U.S. government agencies
(5) SBA ReRemic acronym represents Re-Securitization of Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits
                    
Note: Ratings in table are the lowest of the six rating agencies (Standard & Poor's, Moody's, Fitch, Morningstar, DBRS and Kroll Bond Rating Agency). Standard & Poor's rates U.S. government obligations at AA+.


About the Company

With $3.1 billion in assets, Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Orrstown Bank, provide a wide range of consumer and business financial services in Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Perry, and York Counties, Pennsylvania and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, and Washington Counties, Maryland, as well as Baltimore City, Maryland. The Company's lending area also includes adjacent counties in Pennsylvania and Maryland, as well as Loudon County, Virginia and Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan Counties, West Virginia. Orrstown Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and its deposits are insured up to the legal maximum by the FDIC. Orrstown Financial Services, Inc.’s common stock is traded on Nasdaq (ORRF). For more information about Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. and Orrstown Bank, visit www.orrstown.com.

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