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Dogwood State Bank Reports Record Earnings in First Quarter of 2025

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RALEIGH, N.C., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogwood State Bank (OTC: DSBX) ("Dogwood" or the "Bank") announced today its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

First Quarter 2025 Highlights

  • Net income rose to $7.4 million ($0.39 per diluted share) in Q1 2025, compared to $6.2 million ($0.32 per diluted share) in Q4 2024 and $1.8 million ($0.12 per diluted share) in Q1 2024.

  • Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) rose to $7.5 million ($0.39 per diluted share) in Q1 2025, compared to $6.6 million ($0.35 per diluted share) in Q4 2024 and $2.6 million ($0.17 per diluted share) in Q1 2024.

  • Return on average assets increased to 1.34% in Q1 2025, compared to 1.13% in Q4 2024 and 0.53% in Q1 2024.

  • Adjusted return on average assets (non-GAAP) increased to 1.36% in Q1 2025, compared to 1.22% in Q4 2024 and 0.74% in Q1 2024.

  • Net interest margin expanded to 4.20% in Q1 2025, compared to 4.13% in Q4 2024 and 3.41% in Q1 2024.

  • Efficiency ratio improved to 59.7% in Q1 2025, compared to 63.5% in Q4 2024 and 76.4% in Q1 2024.

  • Tangible book value per share grew to $11.36 at March 31, 2025, which was an increase of $0.45 per share since December 31, 2024 and an increase of $0.55 per share since March 31, 2024.

"I am extremely proud of our operating metrics this quarter as we continue to achieve record results," commented Steve Jones, Chief Executive Officer. "Our strong earnings performance reflects solid business fundamentals and disciplined execution. This success is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team whose continued efforts are driving sustainable value for our shareholders."

Q1 2025 Earnings Performance vs. Q1 2024

Dogwood reported net income in Q1 2025 of $7.4 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, compared to $1.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in Q1 2024. Current quarter earnings benefited from an expanded net interest margin, higher SBA lending income, and the acquisition of Community First Bancorporation ("Community First") in Q3 2024.

Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) in Q1 2025, which excludes the impact of merger & acquisition expenses, increased to $7.5 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, from $2.6 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, in Q1 2024.  Adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue (non-GAAP) in Q1 2025 was $10.8 million, which was an increase from $4.3 million in Q1 2024.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income was $21.6 million in Q1 2025, an increase from $11.3 million in Q1 2024. The increase was primarily due to significant growth in interest-earning assets over the past year, including an increase in assets from the Community First acquisition, and an expansion in net interest margin.