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Flushing Financial Corporation Reports 1Q25 Results; Net Interest Income and Margin Expand While Goodwill Impairment Causes Loss
ACCESS Newswire · Flushing Financial Corporation

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"In a quarter marked by shifting economic conditions, Flushing Financial Corporation has demonstrated strategic progress amidst ongoing challenges. While navigating an inverted yield curve and increased economic uncertainty, we achieved important improvements in our core operations. Our GAAP and Core Net Interest Margins expanded by 12 and 24 basis points QoQ, respectively, reflecting our proactive approach to challenging market conditions. Although we recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $17.6 million in the recent quarter, this accounting adjustment has no impact on our regulatory capital ratios or liquidity position. Our liquidity remains strong with $4.0 billion in undrawn lines and resources, and our TCE/TA1 ratio stands at a solid 7.79% as of March 31, 2025. While asset quality metrics showed some softening, our strong underwriting discipline, low loan-to-value ratios, and high debt service coverage ratios position us to effectively manage credit risk going forward. As we move through 2025, we remain focused on our strategic priorities: improving profitability, maintaining credit discipline, and preserving strong liquidity and capital - foundations that will enable us to navigate the current economic environment while continuing to build long-term value for our shareholders, customers, and communities."

- John R. Buran, President and CEO

UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 29, 2025 / NIM Expansion and Average Deposit Growth. The Company reported first quarter 2025 GAAP Loss Per Share of $(0.29) and Core EPS of $0.23. The primary difference between GAAP and Core earnings was the goodwill impairment charge. Significantly, NIM expanded 12 bps on a GAAP basis QoQ to 2.51% and 24 bps on a Core basis to 2.49%. The NIM expansion was driven by the cost of funds declining 22 bps to 3.13%, partially offset by a 9 bps decline in the yield on interest earning assets to 5.51%. Average loans decreased 1.9% YoY and 1.6% QoQ, due to pricing and quality standards. Average deposits increased 6.8% YoY and 1.5% QoQ. Period end noninterest bearing deposits increased 5.9% YoY and 3.2% QoQ.

Credit Metrics Remain Manageable and Capital Stable QoQ. NPAs to assets were 71 bps compared to 57 bps the prior quarter. The increase primarily related to one previously identified multifamily relationship. Criticized and classified loans totaled 133 bps of gross loans compared to 107 bps in the prior quarter. The increase primarily relates to one office credit, which lost its primary tenant. Net charge-offs to average loans were 27 bps in 1Q25 compared to 28 bps in 4Q24 and primarily related to three commercial business relationships, which had reserves previously allocated. TCE/TA was 7.79% at March 31, 2025, compared to 7.82% at December 31, 2024.