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CBB Bancorp, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBB Bancorp, Inc. ("CBB" or the "Company') (OTCQX: CBBI), the holding company of Commonwealth Business Bank, doing business as "CBB Bank" (the "Bank"), announced today net income of $4.5 million for the first quarter 2025, or $0.42 per diluted share compared to $5.7 million in the fourth quarter 2024, or $0.54 per diluted share.

OVERALL RESULTS

Net income for the first quarter 2025 decreased from the previous quarter primarily on lower net interest income, higher provision expense, and higher noninterest expenses.

The return on average assets for the first quarter 2025 was 0.99% compared to 1.27% for the fourth quarter 2024 and 1.32% for the first quarter 2024. The return on average equity for the first quarter 2025 was 7.01% compared to 8.98% for the fourth quarter 2024 and 9.57% for the first quarter 2024.

The net interest margin for the first quarter 2025 was 3.38% compared to 3.55% for the fourth quarter 2024 and 3.77% for the first quarter 2024. The efficiency ratio for the first quarter 2025 was 60.41% compared to 56.66% for the fourth quarter 2024 and 54.68% for the first quarter 2024.

Richard Koh, President and CEO, said, "I am honored to be the new President and Chief Executive Officer of CBB Bank and the CBB Bancorp and share our first quarter 2025 earnings results. Since I joined the Bank, I witnessed firsthand the dedication and hard work of our team." He continued, "Our continued solid performance reflects the trust and support of all our valued stakeholders. We are committed to driving sustainable growth and innovation, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value to our customers. Together, we will navigate the challenges ahead and achieve our strategic goals in a safe and sound manner."

INCOME STATEMENT

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the first quarter 2025 was $14.8 million, a decrease of $825 thousand or 5.3%, quarter over quarter and a decrease of $985 thousand or 6.2%, compared to the first quarter 2024 due to moderate decrease in average yield on loans.

Net Interest Margin

The net interest margin for the first quarter 2025 was 3.38% compared to 3.55% for the fourth quarter 2024 and 3.77% for the first quarter 2024. The cost of funds for the first quarter 2025 was 3.34% compared to 3.45% for the fourth quarter 2024 and 3.48% for the first quarter 2024.

Provision for Credit Losses

Total provision for credit losses of $500 thousand was recorded for the first quarter 2025. This amount was comprised of on-balance sheet provision of $430 thousand and off-balance sheet provision of $70 thousand.