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Landmark Bancorp (LARK) reported strong financial results for Q4 2024, with diluted earnings per share of $0.57 and net income of $3.3 million. For the full year 2024, net earnings increased 6.3% to $13.0 million, with diluted EPS of $2.26 compared to $2.13 in 2023.
The company demonstrated robust growth with Q4 loan expansion of $50.5 million (20.1% annualized) and deposit growth of $53.3 million (16.6% annualized). The net interest margin improved to 3.51% from 3.30% in the previous quarter. Total borrowings decreased by $34.7 million in Q4.
The Board declared a cash dividend of $0.21 per share, payable March 5, 2025. Credit quality remained solid with net charge-offs of $219,000 in Q4. However, the company recorded a $1.0 million pre-tax loss from repositioning its investment portfolio, and stockholders’ equity decreased to $136.2 million due to increased unrealized losses on investment securities.
Landmark Bancorp (LARK) ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi per il quarto trimestre del 2024, con utili diluiti per azione pari a $0,57 e un reddito netto di $3,3 milioni. Per l’intero anno 2024, gli utili netti sono aumentati del 6,3% a $13,0 milioni, con un EPS diluito di $2,26 rispetto a $2,13 nel 2023.
L’azienda ha dimostrato una crescita robusta con un’espansione dei prestiti nel Q4 di $50,5 milioni (20,1% annualizzato) e una crescita dei depositi di $53,3 milioni (16,6% annualizzato). Il margine di interesse netto è migliorato al 3,51% rispetto al 3,30% del trimestre precedente. Le indebitamenti totali sono diminuiti di $34,7 milioni nel Q4.
Il Consiglio ha dichiarato un dividendo in contante di $0,21 per azione, pagabile il 5 marzo 2025. La qualità del credito è rimasta solida con perdite nette di $219.000 nel Q4. Tuttavia, l’azienda ha registrato una perdita ante imposte di $1,0 milioni dalla ristrutturazione del proprio portafoglio di investimenti, e il patrimonio netto degli azionisti è diminuito a $136,2 milioni a causa dell’aumento delle perdite non realizzate sui titoli d’investimento.
Landmark Bancorp (LARK) reportó resultados financieros sólidos para el cuarto trimestre de 2024, con ganancias diluidas por acción de $0.57 y un ingreso neto de $3.3 millones. Para todo el año 2024, las ganancias netas aumentaron un 6.3% a $13.0 millones, con un EPS diluido de $2.26 en comparación con $2.13 en 2023.
La compañía demostró un sólido crecimiento con una expansión de préstamos en Q4 de $50.5 millones (20.1% anualizado) y un crecimiento de depósitos de $53.3 millones (16.6% anualizado). El margen de interés neto mejoró al 3.51% desde el 3.30% en el trimestre anterior. Los préstamos totales disminuyeron en $34.7 millones en el Q4.
La Junta declaró un dividendo en efectivo de $0.21 por acción, pagadero el 5 de marzo de 2025. La calidad del crédito se mantuvo sólida con una baja neta de $219,000 en el Q4. Sin embargo, la compañía registró una pérdida antes de impuestos de $1.0 millón debido a la reestructuración de su cartera de inversiones, y el patrimonio de los accionistas disminuyó a $136.2 millones debido al aumento de las pérdidas no realizadas en valores de inversión.
랜드마크 뱅콥 (LARK)는 2024년 4분기 강력한 재무 실적을 보고했으며, 희석 주당 순이익이 $0.57이고 순이익이 $3.3백만 달러로 나타났습니다. 2024년 전체 연도에 대해 순이익은 6.3% 증가하여 $13.0백만 달러에 이르며, 희석 EPS는 2023년의 $2.13과 비교해 $2.26로 증가했습니다.
회사는 4분기 대출 증가가 $50.5백만 달러(연 20.1%)에 이르고, 예금 성장도 $53.3백만 달러(연 16.6%)에 이르며 강력한 성장을 보여주었습니다. 순이자 마진은 이전 분기의 3.30%에서 3.51%로 개선되었습니다. 총 차입금은 4분기 동안 $34.7백만 달러 감소했습니다.
이사회는 주당 $0.21의 현금 배당금을 선언했으며, 2025년 3월 5일 지급 예정입니다. 신용 품질은 4분기 동안 순 손실이 $219,000으로 탄탄하게 유지되었습니다. 그러나 회사는 투자 포트폴리오 재편성으로 인해 세전 $1.0백만 달러의 손실을 기록했으며, 투자 증권에서 발생한 미실현 손실 증가로 인해 주주 자본은 $136.2백만 달러로 감소했습니다.
Landmark Bancorp (LARK) a rapporté des résultats financiers solides pour le quatrième trimestre de 2024, avec un bénéfice dilué par action de 0,57 $ et un revenu net de 3,3 millions $. Pour l’année entière 2024, les bénéfices nets ont augmenté de 6,3 % pour atteindre 13,0 millions $, avec un BPA dilué de 2,26 $ comparé à 2,13 $ en 2023.
L’entreprise a démontré une croissance robuste avec une expansion des prêts au T4 de 50,5 millions $ (20,1 % annualisé) et une croissance des dépôts de 53,3 millions $ (16,6 % annualisé). La marge d’intérêt nette s’est améliorée à 3,51 % contre 3,30 % au trimestre précédent. Les emprunts totaux ont diminué de 34,7 millions $ au T4.
Le Conseil a déclaré un dividende en espèces de 0,21 $ par action, payable le 5 mars 2025. La qualité du crédit est restée solide avec des pertes nettes de 219 000 $ au T4. Cependant, l’entreprise a enregistré une perte avant impôts de 1,0 million $ suite à la repositionnement de son portefeuille d’investissement, et les capitaux propres des actionnaires ont diminué à 136,2 millions $ en raison de l’augmentation des pertes non réalisées sur les titres d’investissement.
Landmark Bancorp (LARK) hat im vierten Quartal 2024 starke finanzielle Ergebnisse veröffentlicht, mit einem verwässerten Gewinn pro Aktie von 0,57 $ und einem Nettogewinn von 3,3 Millionen $. Für das gesamte Jahr 2024 stiegen die Nettogewinne um 6,3 % auf 13,0 Millionen $, mit einem verwässerten EPS von 2,26 $ im Vergleich zu 2,13 $ im Jahr 2023.
Das Unternehmen zeigte robustes Wachstum mit einer Kreditexpansion im Q4 von 50,5 Millionen $ (20,1 % annualisiert) und einem Einlagenwachstum von 53,3 Millionen $ (16,6 % annualisiert). Die Nettozinsmarge verbesserte sich auf 3,51 % von 3,30 % im vorherigen Quartal. Die Gesamtschulden sanken im Q4 um 34,7 Millionen $.
Der Vorstand erklärte eine Bardividende von 0,21 $ pro Aktie, die am 5. März 2025 zahlbar ist. Die Kreditqualität blieb solide mit Nettoausfällen von 219.000 $ im Q4. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete jedoch einen vorsteuerlichen Verlust von 1,0 Millionen $ aus der Umstrukturierung seines Anlageportfolios, und das Eigenkapital der Aktionäre sank aufgrund gestiegener nicht realisierter Verluste auf Investitionswertpapiere auf 136,2 Millionen $.
Positive
- Net earnings increased 6.3% year-over-year to $13.0 million
- Q4 loan growth of $50.5 million (20.1% annualized)
- Net interest margin improved to 3.51% from 3.30%
- Deposits increased by $53.3 million (16.6% annualized)
- Total borrowings reduced by $34.7 million in Q4
Negative
- Q4 EPS declined to $0.57 from $0.68 in Q3 2024
- $1.0 million pre-tax loss from investment portfolio repositioning
- Stockholders’ equity decreased due to increased unrealized losses on securities
- Non-performing loans at 1.25% of gross loans ($13.1 million)
- Higher non-interest expenses due to increased professional fees and compensation costs
Insights
Landmark Bancorp’s Q4 2024 results reveal a complex financial picture that warrants careful analysis. While annual earnings grew 6.3%, several key metrics deserve attention:
- The robust 20.1% annualized loan growth, particularly in commercial real estate and commercial loans, demonstrates strong market penetration but requires careful monitoring of credit quality metrics. The allowance for credit losses increased to 1.22% of total loans, reflecting prudent risk management amid rapid growth.
- The improvement in net interest margin to 3.51% is particularly noteworthy, driven by deposit cost optimization and balance sheet restructuring. The strategic decision to realize a $1.0 million loss on investment securities repositioning should benefit future quarters through improved yield dynamics.
- The 16.6% annualized deposit growth, while impressive, is partially seasonal and concentrated in public funds, which typically carry higher cost and volatility risks. The loan-to-deposit ratio of 78.2% provides adequate funding flexibility.
- Credit quality metrics remain manageable but warrant monitoring, with non-performing loans at 1.25% of gross loans and declining delinquency trends. The $219,000 in net charge-offs represents a modest increase but remains within acceptable parameters.
- The $1.0 million recognition of unrecognized tax benefits materially impacted the quarter’s effective tax rate, creating a one-time benefit that masks underlying earnings trends.
The bank’s capital position, while solid with an 8.65% equity-to-assets ratio, shows some pressure from mark-to-market losses in the investment portfolio. The increase in unrealized losses to $20.9 million reflects interest rate sensitivity but should gradually improve as securities mature or rates stabilize.
Manhattan, KS, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (“Landmark”; Nasdaq: LARK) reported diluted earnings per share of $0.57 for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $0.68 per share in the third quarter of 2024 and $0.46 per share in the same quarter last year. Net income for the fourth quarter totaled $3.3 million, compared to $2.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 and $3.9 million in the prior quarter. For the three months ended December 31, 2024, the return on average assets was 0.83%, the return on average equity was 9.54% and the efficiency ratio was 70.0%.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, diluted earnings per share totaled $2.26 compared to $2.13 during 2023. Net earnings for 2024 totaled $13.0 million, compared to $12.2 million in 2023, or an increase of 6.3%. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the return on average assets was 0.83%, the return on average equity was 10.01% and the efficiency ratio was 69.1%.
2024 Performance Highlights
| ● | Fourth quarter loan growth totaled $50.5 million or an annualized increase of 20.1% over the prior quarter. | |
| ● | For the year, gross loans grew $103.7 million or 10.9%. | |
| ● | Net interest margin improved 21 basis points to 3.51% compared to 3.30% in prior quarter. | |
| ● | Deposits increased $53.3 million, or 16.6% annualized, from the prior quarter. | |
| ● | Total borrowings decreased $34.7 million in the fourth quarter. | |
| ● | A pre-tax loss of $1.0 million was realized in the fourth quarter to reposition a portion of the investment portfolio. | |
| ● | Credit quality remained good with net charge-offs totaling $219,000 in the fourth quarter. | |
In making this announcement, Abby Wendel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Landmark, commented, “During 2024, we experienced strong loan demand, especially for residential mortgages and commercial real estate loans. In the fourth quarter 2024, we saw strong growth in virtually all loan categories, with total gross loans increasing by $51 million or 20% (annualized). Total deposits also increased in the fourth quarter by more than $53 million, mostly due to seasonal growth in money market and interest checking accounts. The increase in deposits coupled with investment securities sales and maturities this quarter helped fund loan growth and reduce expensive short-term borrowings. For the year, net interest income grew 5.6% over the previous year while in the fourth quarter 2024 our net interest margin improved to 3.51%. Strategic investments in our people and product offerings resulted in higher non-interest expenses, particularly in the fourth quarter. Credit quality remained solid overall.”
Landmark’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.21 per share, to be paid March 5, 2025, to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 19, 2025. On December 16, 2024, the Company issued a 5% stock dividend to common stockholders, representing the 24th consecutive year that a stock dividend has been paid.
Management will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results at 10:00 a.m. (Central time) on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Investors may participate via telephone by dialing (833) 470-1428 and using access code 296482. A replay of the call will be available through February 12, 2025, by dialing (866) 813-9403 and using access code 817329.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income in the fourth quarter of 2024 amounted to $12.4 million representing an increase of $795,000, or 6.9%, compared to the previous quarter. The increase in net interest income was due mainly to lower interest expense on deposits and other borrowed funds. The net interest margin increased to 3.51% during the fourth quarter from 3.30% during the prior quarter. Compared to the previous quarter, interest income on loans increased $22,000 to $16.0 million due to higher average balances but partially offset by lower yields on loans. Average loan balances increased $24.5 million while the average tax-equivalent yield on the loan portfolio decreased 15 basis points to 6.28%. Interest on investment securities declined slightly due to lower balances while partially offset by higher earning rates. Compared to the third quarter 2024, interest on deposits decreased $480,000, or 8.2% mainly due to lower rates, while interest on other borrowed funds declined by $363,000, due to lower rates and balances. The average rate on interest-bearing deposits decreased 23 basis points to 2.25% while the average rate on other borrowed funds decreased 51 basis points to 5.10% in the fourth quarter.
Non-Interest Income
Non-interest income totaled $3.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of $882,000 from the previous quarter. The decrease in non-interest income during the fourth quarter of 2024 was primarily due to a $1.0 million loss on the sales of lower yielding investment securities mentioned above, while the third quarter of 2024 did not include any sales of investment securities. Additionally, lower sales of residential mortgages this quarter resulted in a decline of $182,000 in gains on sales of these mortgages. The decline in other non-interest income of $221,000 this quarter compared to the prior quarter resulted from sales of premises, equipment and foreclosed assets that did not re-occur in the current quarter. Partially offsetting those declines was an increase of $722,000 in bank owned life insurance income.
Non-Interest Expense
During the fourth quarter of 2024, non-interest expense totaled $11.9 million, an increase of $1.3 million compared to the prior quarter. The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to increases of $470,000 in professional fees and $461,000 in compensation and benefits. The increase in professional fees this quarter was primarily due to higher consulting costs on several initiatives. The increase in compensation and benefits was attributable to an increase in employees and higher incentive compensation costs.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Landmark recorded an income tax benefit of $886,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to income tax expense of $867,000 in the prior quarter. The effective tax rate was (37.0%) in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to 18.1% in the third quarter of 2024. The fourth quarter of 2024 included the recognition of $1.0 million of previously unrecognized tax benefits, which reduced the effective tax rate.
Balance Sheet Highlights
As of December 31, 2024, gross loans totaled $1.1 billion, an increase of $50.5 million, or 20.1% annualized since September 30, 2024. During the quarter, loan growth was primarily comprised of commercial real estate (growth of $21.1 million), commercial (growth of $10.7 million), agriculture (growth of $8.6 million) and one-to-four family residential real estate (growth of $7.8 million) loans. Investment securities decreased $38.5 million during the fourth quarter of 2024 and included sales of $36.0 million in low-rate U.S. treasury securities offset by purchases of $18.0 million in market rate U.S. treasury securities. Pre-tax unrealized net losses on the investment securities portfolio increased from $13.3 million at September 30, 2024 to $20.9 million at December 31, 2024 mainly due to higher market rates for these securities at year end.
Period end deposit balances increased $53.3 million to $1.3 billion at December 31, 2024. The increase in deposits was mainly driven by an increase in money market and checking (increase of $71.3 million) but partially offset by declines in certificates of deposit (decrease of $9.2 million) and non-interest-bearing demand deposits (decrease of $8.6 million). The increase in money market and checking accounts was mainly driven by seasonal growth in public fund deposit account balances. Total borrowings decreased $34.7 million during the fourth quarter 2024. At December 31, 2024, the loan to deposits ratio was 78.2% compared to 77.6% in the prior quarter.
Stockholders’ equity decreased to $136.2 million (book value of $23.59 per share) as of December 31, 2024, from $139.7 million (book value of $24.18 per share) as of September 30, 2024. The decrease in stockholders’ equity was due to an increase in accumulated other comprehensive losses as the unrealized net losses on investments securities increased during the fourth quarter. The ratio of equity to total assets decreased to 8.65% on December 31, 2024, from 8.93% on September 30, 2024.
The allowance for credit losses totaled $12.8 million, or 1.22% of total gross loans on December 31, 2024, compared to $11.5 million, or 1.15% of total gross loans on September 30, 2024. Net loan charge-offs totaled $219,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $9,000 during the third quarter of 2024. A provision for credit losses for loans of $1.5 million was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $650,000 in the third quarter of 2024.
Non-performing loans totaled $13.1 million, or 1.25% of gross loans at December 31, 2024 compared to $13.4 million, or 1.34% of gross loans at September 30, 2024. Loans 30-89 days delinquent declined to $6.2 million, or 0.59% of gross loans, as of December 31, 2024, compared to $7.3 million, or 0.73% of gross loans, as of September 30, 2024.
About Landmark
Landmark Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Landmark National Bank, is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “LARK.” Headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas, Landmark National Bank is a community banking organization dedicated to providing quality financial and banking services. Landmark National Bank has 29 locations in 23 communities across Kansas: Manhattan (2), Auburn, Dodge City (2), Fort Scott (2), Garden City, Great Bend (2), Hoisington, Iola, Junction City, La Crosse, Lawrence (2), Lenexa, Louisburg, Mound City, Osage City, Osawatomie, Overland Park, Paola, Pittsburg, Prairie Village, Topeka (2), Wamego and Wellsville, Kansas. Visit www.banklandmark.com for more information.
Contact:
Mark A. Herpich
Chief Financial Officer
(785) 565-2000
Special Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of Landmark. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of our management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should” or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this press release, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and Landmark undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events. A number of factors, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the following: (i) the strength of the local, national and international economies, including the effects of changing inflationary pressures and supply chain constraints on such economies; (ii) changes in state and federal laws, regulations and governmental policies concerning banking, securities, consumer protection, insurance, monetary, trade and tax matters, including changes in interpretation or prioritization; (iii) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of our assets; (iv) increased competition in the financial services sector and the inability to attract new customers, including from non-bank competitors such as credit unions and “fintech” companies; (v) timely development and acceptance of new products and services; (vi) changes in technology and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (vii) our risk management framework; (viii) interruptions in information technology and telecommunications systems and third-party services; (ix) changes and uncertainty in benchmark interest rates, including the timing of additional rate changes, if any, by the Federal Reserve; (x) the economic effects of severe weather, natural disasters, widespread disease or pandemics, or other external events; (xi) the loss of key executives or employees; (xii) changes in consumer spending; (xiii) integration of acquired businesses; (xiv) unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation; (xv) changes in accounting policies and practices, such as the implementation of the current expected credit losses accounting standard; (xvi) the economic impact of past and any future terrorist attacks, acts of war, including the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the conflict in Ukraine, or threats thereof, and the response of the United States to any such threats and attacks; (xvii) the ability to manage credit risk, forecast loan losses and maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses; (xviii) fluctuations in the value of securities held in our securities portfolio; (xix) concentrations within our loan portfolio, large loans to certain borrowers, and large deposits from certain clients; (xx) the concentration of large deposits from certain clients who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits and may withdraw deposits to diversify their exposure; (xxi) the level of non-performing assets on our balance sheets; (xxii) the ability to raise additional capital; (xxiii) cyber-attacks; (xxiv) declines in real estate values; (xxv) the effects of fraud on the part of our employees, customers, vendors or counterparties; and (xxvi) any other risks described in the “Risk Factors” sections of reports filed by Landmark with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Additional information concerning Landmark and its business, including additional risk factors that could materially affect Landmark’s financial results, is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
LANDMARK BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
| December 31, | September 30, | June 30, | March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 20,275 | $ | 21,211 | $ | 23,889 | $ | 16,468 | $ | 27,101 | ||||||||||
| Interest-bearing deposits at other banks | 4,110 | 4,363 | 4,881 | 4,920 | 4,918 | |||||||||||||||
| Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. treasury securities | 64,458 | 83,753 | 89,325 | 93,683 | 95,667 | |||||||||||||||
| Municipal obligations, tax exempt | 107,128 | 112,126 | 114,047 | 118,445 | 120,623 | |||||||||||||||
| Municipal obligations, taxable | 71,715 | 75,129 | 74,588 | 75,371 | 79,083 | |||||||||||||||
| Agency mortgage-backed securities | 129,211 | 140,004 | 142,499 | 149,777 | 157,396 | |||||||||||||||
| Total investment securities available-for-sale | 372,512 | 411,012 | 420,459 | 437,276 | 452,769 | |||||||||||||||
| Investment securities held-to-maturity | 3,672 | 3,643 | 3,613 | 3,584 | 3,555 | |||||||||||||||
| Bank stocks, at cost | 6,618 | 7,894 | 9,647 | 7,850 | 8,123 | |||||||||||||||
| Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| One-to-four family residential real estate | 352,209 | 344,380 | 332,090 | 312,833 | 302,544 | |||||||||||||||
| Construction and land | 25,328 | 23,454 | 30,480 | 24,823 | 21,090 | |||||||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | 345,159 | 324,016 | 318,850 | 323,397 | 320,962 | |||||||||||||||
| Commercial | 192,325 | 181,652 | 178,876 | 181,945 | 180,942 | |||||||||||||||
| Agriculture | 100,562 | 91,986 | 84,523 | 86,808 | 89,680 | |||||||||||||||
| Municipal | 7,091 | 7,098 | 6,556 | 5,690 | 4,507 | |||||||||||||||
| Consumer | 29,679 | 29,263 | 29,200 | 28,544 | 28,931 | |||||||||||||||
| Total gross loans | 1,052,353 | 1,001,849 | 980,575 | 964,040 | 948,656 | |||||||||||||||
| Net deferred loan (fees) costs and loans in process | (307 | ) | (63 | ) | (583 | ) | (578 | ) | (429 | ) | ||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | (12,825 | ) | (11,544 | ) | (10,903 | ) | (10,851 | ) | (10,608 | ) | ||||||||||
| Loans, net | 1,039,221 | 990,242 | 969,089 | 952,611 | 937,619 | |||||||||||||||
| Loans held for sale, at fair value | 3,420 | 3,250 | 2,513 | 2,697 | 853 | |||||||||||||||
| Bank owned life insurance | 39,056 | 39,176 | 38,826 | 38,578 | 38,333 | |||||||||||||||
| Premises and equipment, net | 20,220 | 20,976 | 20,986 | 20,696 | 19,709 | |||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 32,377 | 32,377 | 32,377 | 32,377 | 32,377 | |||||||||||||||
| Other intangible assets, net | 2,578 | 2,729 | 2,900 | 3,071 | 3,241 | |||||||||||||||
| Mortgage servicing rights | 3,061 | 3,041 | 2,997 | 2,977 | 3,158 | |||||||||||||||
| Real estate owned, net | 167 | 428 | 428 | 428 | 928 | |||||||||||||||
| Other assets | 26,855 | 23,309 | 28,149 | 29,684 | 28,988 | |||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,574,142 | $ | 1,563,651 | $ | 1,560,754 | $ | 1,553,217 | $ | 1,561,672 | ||||||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Deposits: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-interest-bearing demand | 351,595 | 360,188 | 360,631 | 364,386 | 367,103 | |||||||||||||||
| Money market and checking | 636,963 | 565,629 | 546,385 | 583,315 | 613,613 | |||||||||||||||
| Savings | 145,514 | 145,825 | 150,996 | 154,000 | 152,381 | |||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit | 194,694 | 203,860 | 192,470 | 191,823 | 183,154 | |||||||||||||||
| Total deposits | 1,328,766 | 1,275,502 | 1,250,482 | 1,293,524 | 1,316,251 | |||||||||||||||
| FHLB and other borrowings | 53,046 | 92,050 | 131,330 | 74,716 | 64,662 | |||||||||||||||
| Subordinated debentures | 21,651 | 21,651 | 21,651 | 21,651 | 21,651 | |||||||||||||||
| Repurchase agreements | 13,808 | 9,528 | 8,745 | 15,895 | 12,714 | |||||||||||||||
| Accrued interest and other liabilities | 20,656 | 25,229 | 20,292 | 20,760 | 19,480 | |||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 1,437,927 | 1,423,960 | 1,432,500 | 1,426,546 | 1,434,758 | |||||||||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock | 58 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | |||||||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 95,051 | 89,532 | 89,469 | 89,364 | 89,208 | |||||||||||||||
| Retained earnings | 56,934 | 60,549 | 57,774 | 55,912 | 54,282 | |||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost | – | (396 | ) | (330 | ) | (249 | ) | (75 | ) | |||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (15,828 | ) | (10,049 | ) | (18,714 | ) | (18,411 | ) | (16,556 | ) | ||||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 136,215 | 139,691 | 128,254 | 126,671 | 126,914 | |||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 1,574,142 | $ | 1,563,651 | $ | 1,560,754 | $ | 1,553,217 | $ | 1,561,672 | ||||||||||
LANDMARK BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited)
| Three months ended, | Year ended, | |||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest income: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Loans | $ | 15,955 | $ | 15,933 | $ | 14,223 | $ | 61,400 | $ | 51,753 | ||||||||||
| Investment securities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Taxable | 2,210 | 2,301 | 2,453 | 9,298 | 9,594 | |||||||||||||||
| Tax-exempt | 738 | 747 | 761 | 3,008 | 3,094 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest-bearing deposits at banks | 49 | 41 | 49 | 193 | 242 | |||||||||||||||
| Total interest income | 18,952 | 19,022 | 17,486 | 73,899 | 64,683 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest expense: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Deposits | 5,350 | 5,830 | 4,879 | 22,310 | 15,254 | |||||||||||||||
| FHLB and other borrowings | 737 | 1,100 | 1,203 | 3,886 | 4,048 | |||||||||||||||
| Subordinated debentures | 389 | 416 | 422 | 1,635 | 1,590 | |||||||||||||||
| Repurchase agreements | 77 | 72 | 96 | 344 | 499 | |||||||||||||||
| Total interest expense | 6,553 | 7,418 | 6,600 | 28,175 | 21,391 | |||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | 12,399 | 11,604 | 10,886 | 45,724 | 43,292 | |||||||||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 1,500 | 500 | 50 | 2,300 | 349 | |||||||||||||||
| Net interest income after provision for credit losses | 10,899 | 11,104 | 10,836 | 43,424 | 42,943 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-interest income: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fees and service charges | 2,710 | 2,880 | 2,763 | 10,742 | 10,220 | |||||||||||||||
| Gains on sales of loans, net | 522 | 704 | 255 | 2,386 | 2,269 | |||||||||||||||
| Bank owned life insurance | 976 | 254 | 242 | 1,723 | 913 | |||||||||||||||
| Losses on sales of investment securities, net | (1,031 | ) | – | (1,246 | ) | (1,031 | ) | (1,246 | ) | |||||||||||
| Other | 194 | 415 | 240 | 924 | 1,074 | |||||||||||||||
| Total non-interest income | 3,371 | 4,253 | 2,254 | 14,744 | 13,230 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-interest expense: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 6,264 | 5,803 | 5,756 | 23,103 | 22,681 | |||||||||||||||
| Occupancy and equipment | 1,550 | 1,429 | 1,429 | 5,663 | 5,565 | |||||||||||||||
| Data processing | 452 | 464 | 462 | 1,889 | 1,940 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization of mortgage servicing rights and other intangibles | 240 | 256 | 437 | 1,164 | 1,844 | |||||||||||||||
| Professional fees | 1,043 | 573 | 730 | 2,912 | 2,452 | |||||||||||||||
| Valuation allowance on real estate held for sale | – | – | – | 1,108 | – | |||||||||||||||
| Other | 2,325 | 2,034 | 1,748 | 8,240 | 7,501 | |||||||||||||||
| Total non-interest expense | 11,874 | 10,559 | 10,562 | 44,079 | 41,983 | |||||||||||||||
| Earnings before income taxes | 2,396 | 4,798 | 2,528 | 14,089 | 14,190 | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | (886 | ) | 867 | (111 | ) | 1,086 | 1,954 | |||||||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | 3,282 | $ | 3,931 | $ | 2,639 | $ | 13,003 | $ | 12,236 | ||||||||||
| Net earnings per share (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.57 | $ | 0.68 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 2.26 | $ | 2.13 | ||||||||||
| Diluted | 0.57 | 0.68 | 0.46 | 2.26 | 2.13 | |||||||||||||||
| Dividends per share (1) | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.80 | 0.76 | |||||||||||||||
| Shares outstanding at end of period (1) | 5,775,198 | 5,776,282 | 5,751,475 | 5,775,198 | 5,751,475 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic (1) | 5,775,227 | 5,765,348 | 5,755,175 | 5,758,056 | 5,751,585 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted (1) | 5,789,764 | 5,770,514 | 5,755,175 | 5,764,282 | 5,754,840 | |||||||||||||||
| Tax equivalent net interest income | $ | 12,574 | $ | 11,777 | $ | 11,017 | $ | 46,428 | $ | 44,040 | ||||||||||
| (1 | ) | Share and per share values at or for the periods ended September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024 have been adjusted to give effect to the 5% stock dividend paid during December 2024. |
LANDMARK BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Select Ratios and Other Data (unaudited)
| As of or for the three months ended, | As of or for the year ended, | |||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Performance ratios: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Return on average assets (1) | 0.83 | % | 1.01 | % | 0.67 | % | 0.83 | % | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||
| Return on average equity (1) | 9.54 | % | 11.95 | % | 9.39 | % | 10.01 | % | 10.70 | % | ||||||||||
| Net interest margin (1)(2) | 3.51 | % | 3.30 | % | 3.11 | % | 3.28 | % | 3.17 | % | ||||||||||
| Effective tax rate | -37.0 | % | 18.1 | % | -4.4 | % | 7.7 | % | 13.8 | % | ||||||||||
| Efficiency ratio (3) | 70.0 | % | 66.5 | % | 71.9 | % | 69.1 | % | 71.2 | % | ||||||||||
| Non-interest income to total income (3) | 25.9 | % | 25.5 | % | 24.3 | % | 25.3 | % | 25.1 | % | ||||||||||
| Average balances: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment securities | $ | 409,648 | $ | 428,301 | $ | 463,763 | $ | 432,928 | $ | 486,268 | ||||||||||
| Loans | 1,010,153 | 985,659 | 934,333 | 974,293 | 891,487 | |||||||||||||||
| Assets | 1,568,821 | 1,562,482 | 1,555,742 | 1,558,236 | 1,535,694 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest-bearing deposits | 944,969 | 936,218 | 910,610 | 938,223 | 892,373 | |||||||||||||||
| FHLB and other borrowings | 57,507 | 77,958 | 84,408 | 70,226 | 74,210 | |||||||||||||||
| Subordinated debentures | 21,651 | 21,651 | 21,651 | 21,651 | 21,651 | |||||||||||||||
| Repurchase agreements | 12,212 | 10,774 | 13,785 | 12,216 | 18,361 | |||||||||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | $ | 136,933 | $ | 132,271 | $ | 111,560 | $ | 129,944 | $ | 114,339 | ||||||||||
| Average tax equivalent yield/cost (1): | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment securities | 3.03 | % | 2.99 | % | 2.86 | % | 3.00 | % | 2.76 | % | ||||||||||
| Loans | 6.28 | % | 6.43 | % | 6.04 | % | 6.30 | % | 5.81 | % | ||||||||||
| Total interest-bearing assets | 5.34 | % | 5.38 | % | 4.97 | % | 5.28 | % | 4.71 | % | ||||||||||
| Interest-bearing deposits | 2.25 | % | 2.48 | % | 2.13 | % | 2.38 | % | 1.71 | % | ||||||||||
| FHLB and other borrowings | 5.10 | % | 5.61 | % | 5.65 | % | 5.53 | % | 5.45 | % | ||||||||||
| Subordinated debentures | 7.15 | % | 7.64 | % | 7.73 | % | 7.55 | % | 7.34 | % | ||||||||||
| Repurchase agreements | 2.51 | % | 2.66 | % | 2.79 | % | 2.82 | % | 2.72 | % | ||||||||||
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 2.52 | % | 2.82 | % | 2.54 | % | 2.70 | % | 2.13 | % | ||||||||||
| Capital ratios: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity to total assets | 8.65 | % | 8.93 | % | 8.13 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Tangible equity to tangible assets (3) | 6.58 | % | 6.84 | % | 5.98 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Book value per share | $ | 23.59 | $ | 24.18 | $ | 22.07 | ||||||||||||||
| Tangible book value per share (3) | $ | 17.53 | $ | 18.11 | $ | 15.87 | ||||||||||||||
| Rollforward of allowance for credit losses (loans): | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | 11,544 | $ | 10,903 | $ | 10,970 | $ | 10,608 | $ | 8,791 | ||||||||||
| Adoption of CECL | – | – | – | – | 1,523 | |||||||||||||||
| Charge-offs | (246 | ) | (153 | ) | (442 | ) | (659 | ) | (850 | ) | ||||||||||
| Recoveries | 27 | 144 | 80 | 476 | 894 | |||||||||||||||
| Provision for credit losses for loans | 1,500 | 650 | – | 2,400 | 250 | |||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | 12,825 | $ | 11,544 | $ | 10,608 | $ | 12,825 | $ | 10,608 | ||||||||||
| Allowance for unfunded loan commitments | $ | 150 | $ | 300 | $ | 200 | ||||||||||||||
| Non-performing assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-accrual loans | $ | 13,115 | $ | 13,415 | $ | 2,391 | ||||||||||||||
| Accruing loans over 90 days past due | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
| Real estate owned | 167 | 428 | 928 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total non-performing assets | $ | 13,282 | $ | 13,843 | $ | 3,319 | ||||||||||||||
| Loans 30-89 days delinquent | $ | 6,201 | $ | 7,301 | $ | 1,582 | ||||||||||||||
| Other ratios: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Loans to deposits | 78.21 | % | 77.64 | % | 71.23 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Loans 30-89 days delinquent and still accruing to gross loans outstanding | 0.59 | % | 0.73 | % | 0.17 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Total non-performing loans to gross loans outstanding | 1.25 | % | 1.34 | % | 0.25 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Total non-performing assets to total assets | 0.84 | % | 0.89 | % | 0.21 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses to gross loans outstanding | 1.22 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.12 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses to total non-performing loans | 97.79 | % | 86.05 | % | 443.66 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Net loan charge-offs to average loans (1) | 0.09 | % | 0.00 | % | 0.15 | % | 0.03 | % | -0.01 | % | ||||||||||
| (1 | ) | Information is annualized. |
| (2 | ) | Net interest margin is presented on a fully tax equivalent basis, using a 21% federal tax rate. |
| (3 | ) | Non-GAAP financial measures. See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this press release for a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP equivalent. |
LANDMARK BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Non-GAAP Finacials Measures (unaudited)
| As of or for the three months ended, | As of or for the year ended, | |||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP financial ratio reconciliation: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total non-interest expense | $ | 11,874 | $ | 10,559 | $ | 10,562 | $ | 44,079 | $ | 41,983 | ||||||||||
| Less: foreclosure and real estate owned expense | (13 | ) | (23 | ) | (40 | ) | (47 | ) | (61 | ) | ||||||||||
| Less: amortization of other intangibles | (151 | ) | (171 | ) | (174 | ) | (663 | ) | (765 | ) | ||||||||||
| Less: valuation allowance on real estate held for sale | – | – | – | (1,108 | ) | – | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted non-interest expense (A) | 11,710 | 10,365 | 10,348 | 42,261 | 41,157 | |||||||||||||||
| Net interest income (B) | 12,399 | 11,604 | 10,886 | 45,724 | 43,292 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-interest income | 3,371 | 4,253 | 2,254 | 14,744 | 13,230 | |||||||||||||||
| Less: losses on sales of investment securities, net | 1,031 | – | 1,246 | 1,031 | 1,246 | |||||||||||||||
| Less: gains on sales of premises and equipment and foreclosed assets | (62 | ) | (273 | ) | – | (326 | ) | (1 | ) | |||||||||||
| Adjusted non-interest income (C) | $ | 4,340 | $ | 3,980 | $ | 3,500 | $ | 15,449 | $ | 14,475 | ||||||||||
| Efficiency ratio (A/(B+C)) | 70.0 | % | 66.5 | % | 71.9 | % | 69.1 | % | 71.2 | % | ||||||||||
| Non-interest income to total income (C/(B+C)) | 25.9 | % | 25.5 | % | 24.3 | % | 25.3 | % | 25.1 | % | ||||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | $ | 136,215 | $ | 139,691 | $ | 126,914 | ||||||||||||||
| Less: goodwill and other intangible assets | (34,955 | ) | (35,106 | ) | (35,618 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Tangible equity (D) | $ | 101,260 | $ | 104,585 | $ | 91,296 | ||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,574,142 | $ | 1,563,651 | $ | 1,561,672 | ||||||||||||||
| Less: goodwill and other intangible assets | (34,955 | ) | (35,106 | ) | (35,618 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Tangible assets (E) | $ | 1,539,187 | $ | 1,528,545 | $ | 1,526,054 | ||||||||||||||
| Tangible equity to tangible assets (D/E) | 6.58 | % | 6.84 | % | 5.98 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Shares outstanding at end of period (F) | 5,775,198 | 5,776,282 | 5,751,475 | |||||||||||||||||
| Tangible book value per share (D/F) | $ | 17.53 | $ | 18.11 | $ | 15.87 | ||||||||||||||
FAQ
What was Landmark Bancorp’s (LARK) earnings per share in Q4 2024?
Landmark Bancorp reported diluted earnings per share of $0.57 for Q4 2024, compared to $0.68 in Q3 2024 and $0.46 in Q4 2023.
How much did LARK’s loan portfolio grow in Q4 2024?
LARK’s loan portfolio grew by $50.5 million in Q4 2024, representing an annualized increase of 20.1% over the prior quarter.
What dividend did Landmark Bancorp (LARK) declare for Q4 2024?
Landmark Bancorp declared a cash dividend of $0.21 per share, to be paid March 5, 2025, to stockholders of record as of February 19, 2025.
How did LARK’s net interest margin change in Q4 2024?
LARK’s net interest margin improved by 21 basis points to 3.51% in Q4 2024, compared to 3.30% in the prior quarter.
What was Landmark Bancorp’s full-year net earnings growth in 2024?
Landmark Bancorp’s net earnings for 2024 increased by 6.3% to $13.0 million, compared to $12.2 million in 2023.
