PSB Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings of $0.55 Per Share; Capital Up 6.2% From Prior Quarter

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PSB Holdings, Inc.
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WAUSAU, Wis., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PSB Holdings, Inc. (“PSB”) (OTCQX: PSBQ), the holding company for Peoples State Bank (“Peoples”) serving Northcentral and Southeastern Wisconsin reported fourth quarter earnings ending December 31, 2023 of $0.55 per common share on net income of $2.3 million, compared to $0.29 per common share on net income of $1.2 million during the third quarter ending September 30, 2023, and $0.80 per common share on net income of $3.5 million during the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2022.

PSB’s fourth quarter 2023 operating results reflected the following changes from the third quarter of 2023: (1) lower tax expense related to a change in Wisconsin tax law passed in July 2023 that eliminated state taxes on certain qualified assets; (2) lower non-interest income due to losses on the sale of investment securities; (3) lower non-interest expense related to lower salary and benefit expenses; (4) lower accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) due to a decrease in intermediate interest rates; (5) stronger capital ratios supported by additional earnings, AOCI improvements and lower total assets; and (6) an increase in insured and collateralized core deposits.

“We are seeing the decline in our net interest margin stabilize, non-performing assets remain low and overhead expenses contained at an acceptable level. With the challenging economic and interest rate environment experienced in 2023, we delivered a return of 9.62% on common tangible shareholder equity. Though different challenges may arise during 2024, we are proud of the commitment our team has to deliver strong returns to shareholders. Our organization is filled with strong personnel dedicated to making good decisions and building the best bank for the communities we serve,” stated Scott Cattanach, President and CEO. “We bring conservative growth expectations into 2024, but if industry credit conditions remain good and we return net interest margin to historical levels in excess of 3.00%, we expect our earnings in 2024 to exceed 2023 levels.”

December 31, 2023, Highlights:

  • Net interest income was unchanged at $9.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 as increases in funding costs were offset by increases in asset yields.

  • The effective tax rate declined to 26.7% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 compared to 63.8% the prior quarter and 24.1% one year earlier. The current quarter includes additional impacts from continued adoption of the 2023 changes in Wisconsin tax law. The prior quarter reflected recognition of an allowance against Wisconsin deferred tax assets, including those assets related to accumulated other comprehensive income. During calendar 2023, adoption of the Wisconsin tax change increased tax expense by $1.9 million.

  • Tangible book value per common share increased 7.1% to $23.84 at December 31, 2023 compared to $22.25 one quarter earlier. During the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, tangible book value was positively influenced by net income, intangible asset amortization and lower accumulated other comprehensive loss.

  • Return on tangible common equity was 9.64% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 compared to 5.17% the prior quarter and 15.23% one year earlier.

  • Loans decreased $19.5 million in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, to $1.1 billion. Allowance for credit losses increased to 1.13% of gross loans.

  • Noninterest income was $1.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 compared to $1.7 million the prior quarter. The current quarter reflected lower mortgage banking income and a $297,000 loss on the sale of investment securities.

  • Noninterest expenses decreased $96,000 in the fourth quarter of 2023, to $7.4 million from $7.5 million the prior quarter. The decrease was primarily related to lower salaries and benefit expenses.