Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings Beat and Declares 55th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPB) ("Mid Penn"), the parent company of Mid Penn Bank (the "Bank") and MPB Financial Services, LLC, today reported net income available to common shareholders ("earnings") for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, of $11.8 million, or $0.71 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $4.8 million, or $0.29 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2023 and consensus estimate of $0.60 per diluted common share.

Key Highlights of the Second Quarter of 2024:

• Net income available to common shareholders increased 143.4% to $11.8 million, or $0.71 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2024, compared to net income of $4.8 million, or $0.29 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2023. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, increased 48.82% to $23.9 million, or $1.44 per diluted common share, compared to $16.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, or $1.00 per diluted common share.

• Loan growth for the second quarter of 2024 was $47.1 million, or 4.4% (annualized), as the Bank continued to execute on its restrained growth strategy in 2024. Total loans increased $330.1 million, or 8.18%, compared to the second quarter of 2023.

• Deposits increased $122.6 million, or 11.3% (annualized), during the second quarter of 2024, compared to $32.9 million, or 3.0% (annualized), during the first quarter of 2024. The increase was driven by a $112.1 million increase in interest bearing accounts, and a $47.7 million increase in time deposits.

• Net interest margin increased to 3.12% for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to 2.97% for the first quarter of 2024. Cost of funds held steady at 2.74%, compared to 2.71% for the first quarter of 2024, as the Bank continued to experience strong core deposit growth.

• Book value per common share improved to $33.76 for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to $33.26 and $31.74 for the periods ended March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. Tangible book value per common share improved to $25.75 for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to $25.23 and $23.62 for the periods ended March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. ⁽¹⁾

• Nonperforming assets decreased $5.1 million, or 33%, compared to the first quarter of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to the sale of one foreclosed property, which resulted in a loss on sale of approximately $26 thousand.

• The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, payable August 26, 2024, to shareholders of record as of August 9, 2024.

⁽¹⁾ Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the calculation on the section titled “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” at the end of this document.

“We are pleased to announce the results of our second quarter, detailed within this earnings release, as they are virtually in lockstep with what we have been signaling over the last nine months. That signal has included restrained loan growth, a focus on core deposit growth and a restraint on noninterest expenses,” Chair, President and CEO Rory G. Ritrievi said. “Within this second quarter, our organic loan growth annualized to 4.4%, which is substantially less than the typical double-digit organic loan growth we have experienced in most of our 15+ years together. Through the first six months of 2024, the organic loan growth rate is just over 5% annualized, which falls right at the level we had signaled coming into the year.”

Ritrievi continued, “In organic deposit growth, the second quarter exceeded expectations. Within the quarter, we grew deposits on an annualized basis of over 11%, which puts us at over 7% annualized growth through the first six months of the year. Again, this is right in line with our plan. Core deposit growth has always been a calling card of Mid Penn over our 15 years together and it is great to see that back on track after a challenging 2023. The combination of restrained loan growth and significant core deposit growth helped us to not only stabilize but also grow our net interest margin within the quarter. That is the first such quarterly growth in that metric since rates began to escalate and the interest rate curve became inverted in 2022.”

“From a noninterest expense standpoint, we decreased our level of expenses within the second quarter at a rate of approximately 4% annualized. Our second quarter 2024 expense run rate was lower than it was in each of the previous four quarters, a great sign for efficiency ratio improvement," Ritrievi added. "The best part of the quarter, however, was our continued strength in asset (loan) quality. Non performing assets decreased 33% within the quarter while our net charge off ratio improved to 0.002% and the coverage ratio improved to 353%. All great signs heading into the last six months of the year.”

Ritrievi concluded, "With all of that in mind, the Board has authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock, which was declared at its meeting on July 24, 2024, payable on August 26, 2024, to shareholders of record as of August 9, 2024, which we feel allows us to meaningfully share our success while retaining enough profitability to bolster capital ratios and continue to navigate this difficult operating environment."

Net Interest Income

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, net interest income was $38.8 million compared to net interest income of $36.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and $36.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The tax-equivalent net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was 3.12% compared to 2.98% and 3.31% for the first quarter of 2024, and second quarter of 2023, respectively, representing a 15 basis point ("bp") increase to the first quarter of 2024, and a 17 bp decrease compared to the same period in 2023.

The yield on interest-earning assets increased to 5.69% for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, from 5.51% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and 5.08% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. These increases were due to assets continuing to reprice at higher rates during the second quarter of 2024, continued discipline on new loan pricing, and an increase in Fed funds sold.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net interest income increased 3.8% to $75.2 million compared to net interest income for the same period of 2023.

Average Balances

Average loans increased $59.5 million to $4.4 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to $4.3 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, and $3.8 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Loan growth for the second quarter of 2024 was $47.1 million, or 4.4% (annualized) as the Bank continued to execute on its restrained growth strategy in 2024.

Average deposits were $4.5 billion for the second quarter of 2024, reflecting an increase of $139.6 million, or 3.2%, compared to total average deposits of $4.3 billion in the first quarter of 2024, and an increase of $394.1 million, or 9.7%, compared to total average deposits of $4.1 billion for the second quarter of 2023. Average balances were impacted by the acquisition of Brunswick Bancorp in the second quarter of 2023. The average cost of deposits was 2.57% for the second quarter of 2024, representing a 12 bp increase and an 79 bp increase from the first quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2023, respectively. The Bank continues to face headwinds with respect to deposit pricing, given increased interest rates and competition for deposits across all product types. Our primary focus with respect to deposit strategy is stability, ensuring that our rates are competitive, and our product mix satisfies the needs of our customers. Additionally, Mid Penn also maintains interest rate swaps to hedge the cash flows associated with existing brokered CDs to mitigate the impact of rising deposit costs. Cost of funds held steady at 2.74%, compared to 2.71% for the first quarter of 2024, as the Bank continued to experience strong deposit growth.

Deposits increased $122.6 million, or 11.3% (annualized) to $4.5 billion as of June 30, 2024, compared to $4.4 billion and $4.3 billion at March 31, 2024, and June 30, 2023, respectively. The increase during the second quarter of 2024 was primarily related to a $112.1 million increase in interest bearing deposits, and an increase of $47.7 million in time deposits. Time deposits represented 34.0% of total deposits at March 31, 2024, compared to 34.1% at June 30, 2024. The mix of non-interest-bearing deposits decreased $30.6 million from the first quarter of 2024, representing approximately 17.1% of total deposits at June 30, 2024, compared to 18.4% at March 31, 2024, and 19.2% at June 30, 2023. The average duration of the non-hedged time deposit portfolio was 12 months at June 30, 2024.

Asset Quality

The total provision for credit losses, including provision for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures, was $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $2.5 million compared to the benefit for credit losses of $(937) thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and a $46 thousand increase compared to the provision for credit losses of $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. This increase in provision was driven by a combination of loan growth over the quarter and forecast-driven increases in loss rates across multiple segments of the portfolio. Net charge-offs for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $18 thousand or less than .001% of total loans.

The provision for credit losses on loans was $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $484 thousand compared to the provision for credit losses of $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in provision for the six months ended June 30, 2024, is primarily due to a decrease in loss factors across all portfolios. The benefit for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures was $497 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Net charge-offs for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were $62 thousand or 0.001% of total loans.

Allowance for credit losses - loans was 0.81% of loans, net of unearned interest at June 30, 2024, compared to 0.78% and 0.81% at March 31, 2024, and June 30, 2023, respectively.

Total nonperforming assets were $10.4 million at June 30, 2024, compared to nonperforming assets of $15.5 million and $16.3 million at March 31, 2024, and June 30, 2023, respectively. The decrease during the second quarter of 2024 primarily related to the sale of one large property placed in OREO in the first quarter of 2024. Delinquency as a percentage of total loans was 0.57% at June 30, 2024.

Capital

Shareholders’ equity increased $17.3 million, or 3.2%, from $542.4 million as of December 31, 2023 to $559.7 million as of June 30, 2024. Retained earnings increased $17.3 million, or 11.8%, from $154.8 million as of March 31, 2024, to $163.3 million as of June 30, 2024. Regulatory capital ratios for both Mid Penn and its banking subsidiary indicate regulatory capital levels in excess of both the regulatory minimums and the levels necessary for the Bank to be considered "well capitalized" at June 30, 2024. Additionally, Mid Penn declared $3.3 million in dividends during the second quarter of 2024.

On April 24, 2024, Mid Penn’s Board of Directors reauthorized its treasury stock repurchase program ("Program") effective through April 24, 2025. The Program authorizes the repurchase of up to $15.0 million of Mid Penn’s outstanding common stock. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, Mid Penn has repurchased 15,500 shares of common stock at an average price of $20.81. As of June 30, 2024, Mid Penn repurchased 440,722 shares of common stock at an average price of $22.78 per share under the Program. The Program had approximately $5.0 million remaining available for repurchase as of June 30, 2024.

Noninterest Income

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, noninterest income totaled $5.3 million, a decrease of $508 thousand, or 8.7%, compared to noninterest income of $5.8 million for the first quarter of 2024. The decrease is primarily due to a $751 thousand decrease in other miscellaneous noninterest income, driven by a decrease in Bank owned life insurance benefits received, partially offset by a $204 thousand increase in mortgage banking income.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, noninterest income totaled $11.2 million, an increase of $1.6 million, or 17.0%, compared to noninterest income of $9.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in noninterest income is primarily due to a $1.5 million increase in other miscellaneous noninterest income.

Noninterest Expense

Total noninterest expense decreased $296 thousand to $28.2 million in the second quarter of 2024 from $28.5 million in the first quarter of 2024. The decrease was driven by a $873 thousand decrease in shares tax, and a $309 thousand decrease in legal and professional fees, partially offset by a $287 thousand increase in FDIC assessments and $481 thousand increase in other miscellaneous noninterest expense.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, noninterest expense totaled $56.7 million, a decrease of $6.9 million, or 19.7%, compared to noninterest expense of $61.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to $7.9 million of Brunswick acquisition costs in 2023, partially offset by a $506 thousand increase in salaries and benefits expense, also driven by the Brunswick acquisition, and a $548 thousand increase in FDIC charges due to increased assessment rates.

The efficiency ratio⁽¹⁾ was 63.7% in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 68.8% in the first quarter of 2024, and 64.4% in the second quarter of 2023. The improvement in the efficiency ratio during the second quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2024 was the result of higher net interest income, and lower noninterest expenses. The change from the second quarter of 2023 was driven by the reduction in noninterest expense from the Brunswick acquisition in 2023. Mid Penn continues to evaluate levels of noninterest expense for opportunities to reduce operating costs throughout the organization.

Subsequent Events

Management considers subsequent events occurring after the balance sheet date for matters which may require adjustment to, or disclosure in, the consolidated financial statements. The review period for subsequent events extends up to and including the filing date of a public company’s consolidated financial statements when filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, the financial information in this announcement is subject to change. The statements are valid only as of the date hereof and Mid Penn disclaims any obligation to update this information.

⁽¹⁾ Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the calculation on the section titled “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” at the end of this document.

SPECIAL CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release, and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not historical facts and include expressions about management's confidence and strategies and management's current views and expectations about new and existing programs and products, relationships, opportunities, technology and market conditions. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as "continues," "expect," "look," "believe," "anticipate," "may," "will," "should," "projects," "strategy" or similar statements. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements, and no reliance should be placed on any forward-looking statement. Factors that may cause results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, spreads on earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and interest rate sensitivity; prepayment speeds, loan originations, credit losses and market values on loans, collateral securing loans, and other assets; sources of liquidity; common shares outstanding; common stock price volatility; fair value of and number of stock-based compensation awards to be issued in future periods; the impact of changes in market values on securities held in Mid Penn’s portfolio; legislation affecting the financial services industry as a whole, and Mid Penn and Mid Penn Bank individually or collectively, including tax legislation; results of the regulatory examination and supervision process and oversight, including changes in monetary policy and capital requirements; changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or regulatory agencies; increasing price and product/service competition by competitors, including new entrants; rapid technological developments and changes; the ability to continue to introduce competitive new products and services on a timely, cost-effective basis; the mix of products/services; containing costs and expenses; governmental and public policy changes; protection and validity of intellectual property rights; reliance on large customers; technological, implementation and cost/financial risks in large, multi-year contracts; the outcome of future litigation and governmental proceedings, including tax-related examinations and other matters; continued availability of financing; the availability of financial resources in the amounts, at the times and on the terms required to support Mid Penn and Mid Penn Bank’s future businesses; material differences in the actual financial results of merger, acquisition and investment activities compared with Mid Penn’s initial expectations, including the full realization of anticipated cost savings and revenue enhancements; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of a transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in legacy Mid Penn and target markets; diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of a transaction; the ability to complete the integration of Mid Penn and its target successfully; the dilution caused by Mid Penn’s issuance of additional shares of its capital stock in connection with a transaction; and other factors that may affect the future results of Mid Penn.

For a more detailed description of these and other factors which would affect our results, please see Mid Penn’s filings with the SEC, including those risk factors identified in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent filings with the SEC. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by Mid Penn on its website or otherwise. Mid Penn does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

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