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CBB Bancorp, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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LOS ANGELES, January 31, 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 $5.7 million for the fourth quarter 2024, or $0.54 per diluted share compared to $5.6 million in the third quarter 2024, or $0.53 per diluted share.

Additionally, CBB reported net income for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $22.4 million, or $2.12 per diluted share compared to $28.9 million, or $2.72 per diluted share of net income for the year ended December 31, 2023.

OVERALL RESULTS

Net income for the fourth quarter 2024 increased from the previous quarter primarily on higher net interest income and lower noninterest expenses. The return on average assets for the fourth quarter 2024 was 1.27% compared to 1.31% for the third quarter 2024 and 1.54% for the fourth quarter 2023. The return on average equity for the fourth quarter 2024 was 8.98% compared to 8.91% for the third quarter 2024 and 11.94% for the fourth quarter 2023. The net interest margin for the fourth quarter 2024 was 3.55% compared to 3.71% for the third quarter 2024 and 3.86% for the fourth quarter 2023. The efficiency ratio for the fourth quarter 2024 was 55.66% compared to 56.61% for the third quarter 2024 and 49.45% for the fourth quarter 2023.

James Hong, President and CEO, said, "We are pleased to announce a solid performance in 2024, despite facing challenges with net interest margin due to rising costs on interest-bearing accounts. Our fourth-quarter results highlight the bank’s resilience, with notable increases in both deposits and loan originations. Throughout the year, we saw a significant boost in noninterest income from loan sales, driven by improved market premiums." He added, "We are excited to announce the appointment of Alex Ko as our new Chief Operating Officer. With his extensive experience and proven track record in the banking industry, Alex is poised to drive significant growth and innovation at our bank. We are confident that his leadership will enhance our operational efficiency and contribute to our long-term success."

INCOME STATEMENT

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the fourth quarter 2024 was $15.6 million, an increase of $172 thousand or 1.1%, quarter over quarter, but a decrease of $1.5 million or 8.8%, compared to the fourth quarter 2023.

Net interest income for the twelve months ended on December 31, 2024 was $62.3 million, a decrease of $10.7 million, or 14.6%, compared to the same period last year. The decrease in net interest income was due, in part, to increase in the cost of interest-bearing deposits as maturing time deposits were rolled over into higher interest rate CDs during 2024. Also, the yield on variable rate loans and short-term investments decreased as the Fed cut policy rate by one percent starting in September of 2024.