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Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End Financial Results for 2024
ACCESS Newswire · Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc.

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BERLIN, MD / ACCESS Newswire / March 14, 2025 / Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX:TYCB), the holding company of Calvin B. Taylor Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income for the fourth quarter 2024 ("4Q24") of $3.5 million, or $1.29 per share compared to net income of $3.7 million, or $1.37 per share for the third quarter of 2024 ("3Q24), and net income of $2.7 million, or $0.99 per share for the fourth quarter of 2023 ("4Q23"). Net income for 2024 was $13.1 million or $4.77 per share, compared to net income for 2023 of $13.5 million, or $4.89 per share.

2024 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Highlights

  • Organic Loan Growth - Loans increased in the fourth quarter of 2024 by $36.8 million, or 6.2% when compared to the third quarter of 2024 and increased $54.6 million, or 9.5% when compared to the end of 2023.

  • Year-to-date Deposit Growth - Deposits increased $75.2 million, or 10.1% in 2024 when compared to the end of last year. The significant deposit growth in 2024 was a combination of several deposit strategies utilized to grow non-interesting bearing and non-maturity deposits including technology investments and product enhancements.

  • Net Interest Margin Expansion - Net interest margin ("NIM") increased to 3.67% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, when compared to 3.58% at for the third quarter of 2024 and 3.59% for the fourth quarter of 2023. NIM expansion was driven by an improvement in yield on earning assets, primarily due to significant loan growth at higher yields.

  • Capital Accretion and Successful Stock Buyback Program - Total stockholders' equity improved by $8.9 million, or 8.5% in 2024 when compared to prior year end. The Company has had a long-standing stock buyback program which in 2024, was able to acquire and retire 28,158 shares. The Company's ending book value in 2024 was $42.01 per share and the ending market value was $48.00 per share.

  • CEO Succession - At the end of 2024, President and Chief Executive Officer, Raymond M. Thompson retired after 27 years of service to the Company. M. Dean Lewis, was appointed as his successor after being the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the last 11 years. Mr. Lewis becomes the 8 th President and Chief Executive Officer of Taylor Bank as it celebrates its 135 th year history in 2025.

President and Chief Executive Officer M. Dean Lewis commented, "The success of the Company in 2024 is directly attributable to our team of dedicated and experienced banking professionals. We executed several key strategic initiatives and investments in the last year that resulted in very strong financial performance in 2024 and will position the Company to provide premium products and services to current and future customers. This includes a very successful core system conversion that was completed in the 4th quarter of 2024. We are excited to celebrate the 135th anniversary of the founding of Taylor Bank in 2025 and continue building upon the legacy and tradition that has yielded long term success. In 2025, we will be opening our 3rd branch location on the Eastern Shore of Viriginia, located in Cape Charles, which will be our 12th branch in total. We are excited for the opportunities that lie ahead as we continue our expansion into contiguous markets, while staying true to our core values of being dedicated members of our communities and building longstanding relationships with our customers."