• Five Star Bancorp Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 30 Oct 2023 18:00:01   America/New_York

    RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) (the “Company” or “Five Star”), the holding company for Five Star Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $11.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to $12.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and $11.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022.

    Third Quarter Highlights

    Performance and operating highlights for the Company for the periods noted below included the following:

     Three months ended
    (in thousands, except per share and share data)September 30,
    2023    		 June 30,
    2023    		 September 30,
    2022
    Return on average assets (“ROAA”) 1.30%  1.55%  1.60%
    Return on average equity (“ROAE”) 16.09%  19.29%  19.35%
    Pre-tax income$15,795  $17,169  $16,534 
    Pre-tax, pre-provision income(1) 16,845   18,419   18,784 
    Net income 11,045   12,729   11,704 
    Basic earnings per common share$0.64  $0.74  $0.68 
    Diluted earnings per common share 0.64   0.74   0.68 
    Weighted average basic common shares outstanding 17,175,034   17,165,344   17,140,435 
    Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding 17,194,825   17,168,995   17,168,447 
    Shares outstanding at end of period 17,257,357   17,257,357   17,245,983 

    (1) See the section entitled “Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited)” for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure.

    James E. Beckwith, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented on the financial results:

    “Despite ongoing headwinds in the market, we maintained momentum as we continued to onboard new customers and enhance existing relationships. Pressures on deposit pricing exist, yet Five Star Bank’s total loans and deposits increased in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. We remain focused on the future and our long-term strategy. As such, we expanded our presence in the San Francisco Bay Area with the onboarding of a new team of seasoned professionals, and we declared another cash dividend to shareholders, exemplifying our commitment to shareholder value.

    This Quarter, we were pleased to be listed among Piper Sandler’s Sm-All Stars for 2023 which recognizes outperformance in several metrics including growth, profitability, asset quality, and capital. We were also among the Sacramento Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. We believe these successes serve as the strongest testimony to our people, technology, operating efficiencies, conservative underwriting practices, exceptional credit quality, and prudent approach to portfolio management. While uncertainty exists relative to recessionary concerns and a turbulent geopolitical climate, we will remain vigilant and focused on disciplined business practices. We thank our employees for their outstanding commitment to ensuring Five Star Bank remains a safe, trusted, and steadfast banking partner.”

    • The Company's reliance on brokered deposits and short-term FHLB borrowings decreased by $45.0 million, or 21.43%, during the three months ended September 30, 2023.
    • The Company's new San Francisco Bay Area team increased to nine employees who generated $28.9 million of deposits during the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
    • Cash and cash equivalents were $323.5 million, representing 10.67% of total deposits at September 30, 2023, compared to 10.24% at June 30, 2023.
    • Total deposits increased by $102.5 million, or 3.50%, during the three months ended September 30, 2023. Non-brokered deposits increased by $137.5 million, or 4.87%, over the same period.
    • Consistent, disciplined management of expenses contributed to our efficiency ratio of 41.63% for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
    • Net interest margin was 3.31% for the three months ended September 30, 2023, 3.45% for the three months ended June 30, 2023, and 3.86% for the three months ended September 30, 2022. The effective Federal Funds rate increased to 5.33% as of September 30, 2023, from 5.08% as of June 30, 2023 and 3.08% as of September 30, 2022.
    • Other comprehensive loss was $3.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023. Unrealized losses, net of tax effect, on available-for-sale securities were $15.9 million as of September 30, 2023. Total held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities represented 0.09% and 3.03% of total interest-earning assets, respectively, as of September 30, 2023.
    • The Company's common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 9.07% and 9.05% as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively. The Bank continues to meet all requirements to be considered “well-capitalized” under applicable regulatory guidelines.
    • Loan and deposit growth in the three months ended September 30, 2023 was as follows:
    (in thousands)September 30,
    2023    		 June 30,
    2023    		 $ Change % Change
    Loans held for investment$3,009,930  $2,927,411  $82,519  2.82%
    Non-interest-bearing deposits 833,434   832,641   793  0.10%
    Interest-bearing deposits 2,198,776   2,097,098   101,678  4.85%
            
    (in thousands)September 30,
    2023    		 September 30,
    2022    		 $ Change % Change
    Loans held for investment$3,009,930  $2,582,978  $426,952  16.53%
    Non-interest-bearing deposits 833,434   1,019,063   (185,629) (18.22)%
    Interest-bearing deposits 2,198,776   1,595,269   603,507  37.83%
                   
    • The ratio of nonperforming loans to loans held for investment at period end increased to 0.07% at September 30, 2023, from 0.01% at June 30, 2023.
    • The Company’s Board of Directors declared, and the Company subsequently paid, a cash dividend of $0.20 per share during the three months ended September 30, 2023. The Company's Board of Directors subsequently declared another cash dividend of $0.20 per share on October 19, 2023.

    Summary Results

    Three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to three months ended June 30, 2023

    The Company’s net income was $11.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $12.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Net interest income decreased by $0.1 million as increases in interest expense more than offset increases in interest income, with increases in rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities as the leading driver. The provision for credit losses decreased by $0.2 million as loan originations in the three months ended September 30, 2023 were less than those for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Non-interest income decreased by $1.4 million, primarily due to a $1.3 million gain from distributions on investments in venture-backed funds during the three months ended June 30, 2023 that did not recur during the three months ended September 30, 2023. Non-interest expense increased by $36.0 thousand as the increase in salaries and employee benefits more than offset decreases in advertising, promotional, and other operating expenses.

    Three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to three months ended September 30, 2022

    The Company’s net income was $11.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $11.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Net interest income decreased by $47.0 thousand as increases in interest expense more than offset increases in interest income, with increases in rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities as the leading driver. The provision for credit losses decreased by $1.2 million as loan originations in the three months ended September 30, 2023 were less than those for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Non-interest income decreased by $49.0 thousand, primarily due to a decrease in gain on sale of loans recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022. Non-interest expense increased by $1.8 million with an increase in salaries and employee benefits as the leading driver. The Company had 15 more full-time employees at September 30, 2023 than at September 30, 2022, nine of whom support the Company's recent expansion into the San Francisco Bay Area.

    The following is a summary of the components of the Company’s operating results and performance ratios for the periods indicated:

      Three months ended     
    (in thousands, except per share data) September 30,
    2023    		 June 30,
    2023    		 $ Change % Change 
    Selected operating data:         
    Net interest income $27,476  $27,578  $(102) (0.37)%
    Provision for credit losses  1,050   1,250   (200) (16.00)%
    Non-interest income  1,384   2,820   (1,436) (50.92)%
    Non-interest expense  12,015   11,979   36  0.30%
    Pre-tax income  15,795   17,169   (1,374) (8.00)%
    Provision for income taxes  4,750   4,440   310  6.98%
    Net income $11,045  $12,729  $(1,684) (13.23)%
    Earnings per common share:         
    Basic $0.64  $0.74  $(0.10) (13.51)%
    Diluted  0.64   0.74   (0.10) (13.51)%
    Performance and other financial ratios:         
    ROAA  1.30%  1.55%     
    ROAE  16.09%  19.29%     
    Net interest margin  3.31%  3.45%     
    Cost of funds  2.28%  2.04%     
    Efficiency ratio  41.63%  39.41%     
              
      Three months ended     
    (in thousands, except per share data) September 30,
    2023    		 September 30,
    2022    		 $ Change % Change 
    Selected operating data:         
    Net interest income $27,476  $27,523  $(47) (0.17)%
    Provision for credit losses  1,050   2,250   (1,200) (53.33)%
    Non-interest income  1,384   1,433   (49) (3.42)%
    Non-interest expense  12,015   10,172   1,843  18.12%
    Pre-tax income  15,795   16,534   (739) (4.47)%
    Provision for income taxes  4,750   4,830   (80) (1.66)%
    Net income $11,045  $11,704  $(659) (5.63)%
    Earnings per common share:         
    Basic $0.64  $0.68  $(0.04) (5.88)%
    Diluted  0.64   0.68   (0.04) (5.88)%
    Performance and other financial ratios:         
    ROAA  1.30%  1.60%     
    ROAE  16.09%  19.35%     
    Net interest margin  3.31%  3.86%     
    Cost of funds  2.28%  0.62%     
    Efficiency ratio  41.63%  35.13%     
                  

    Balance Sheet Summary

    (in thousands) September 30,
    2023    		 December 31,
    2022    		 $ Change % Change
    Selected financial condition data:        
    Total assets $3,505,040  $3,227,159  $277,881  8.61%
    Cash and cash equivalents  323,548   259,991   63,557  24.45%
    Total loans held for investment  3,009,930   2,791,326   218,604  7.83%
    Total investments  107,190   119,744   (12,554) (10.48)%
    Total liabilities  3,231,016   2,974,334   256,682  8.63%
    Total deposits  3,032,210   2,782,004   250,206  8.99%
    Subordinated notes, net  73,713   73,606   107  0.15%
    Total shareholders’ equity  274,024   252,825   21,199  8.38%
                    
    • Insured and collateralized deposits were approximately $2.0 billion, representing approximately 66.33% of total deposits as of September 30, 2023. Net uninsured deposits were approximately $1.0 billion as of September 30, 2023.
    • Commercial and consumer deposit accounts constituted approximately 75% of total deposits. Deposit relationships of at least $5 million represented approximately 62% of total deposits and had an average age of approximately 8.68 years as of September 30, 2023.
    • Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2023 were $323.5 million, representing 10.67% of total deposits at September 30, 2023, compared to 10.24% as of June 30, 2023.
    • In the first quarter of 2023, the Federal Reserve created the Bank Term Funding Program to provide depository institutions with additional funding, which allows any federally insured deposit institution to pledge its investment portfolio at par as collateral value. As of September 30, 2023, the Bank had neither used nor established borrowing capacity with the Bank Term Funding Program.
    • Total liquidity (consisting of cash and cash equivalents and unused and immediately available borrowing capacity as set forth below) was approximately $859.7 million as of September 30, 2023.
     September 30, 2023 Available
    (in thousands)Line of Credit Letters of Credit Issued Borrowings 
    FHLB advances$1,053,625  $671,500  $90,000  $292,125 
    Federal Reserve Discount Window 69,012   —   —   69,012 
    Correspondent bank lines of credit 175,000   —   —   175,000 
    Cash and cash equivalents —   —   —   323,548 
    Total$1,297,637  $671,500  $90,000  $859,685 
     

    The increase in total assets from December 31, 2022 to September 30, 2023 was primarily due to a $63.6 million increase in cash and cash equivalents and a $218.6 million increase in total loans held for investment. The increase in cash and cash equivalents primarily resulted from net cash provided from financing and operating activities of $230.7 million and $40.5 million, respectively, partially offset by net cash used in investing activities of $207.7 million. The $218.6 million increase in total loans held for investment between December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2023 was a result of $524.0 million in loan originations, partially offset by $305.4 million in loan payoffs and paydowns.

    The increase in total liabilities from December 31, 2022 to September 30, 2023 was primarily attributable to an increase in deposits of $250.2 million, largely due to increases in money market, time deposits over $250 thousand, and interest-bearing demand deposits of $262.0 million, $132.8 million, and $55.0 million, respectively, partially offset by decreases in non-interest-bearing, other time deposits, and savings deposits of $135.3 million, $47.7 million, and $16.6 million, respectively.

    The increase in total shareholders’ equity from December 31, 2022 to September 30, 2023 was primarily a result of net income recognized of $36.9 million, partially offset by $9.5 million in cash distributions paid during the period, a reduction to retained earnings of $4.5 million, net of tax effect, due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASC 326”), and an increase of $2.5 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

    Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

    The following is a summary of the components of net interest income for the periods indicated:

     Three months ended    
    (in thousands)September 30,
    2023    		 June 30,
    2023    		 $ Change % Change
    Interest and fee income$45,098  $42,793  $2,305  5.39%
    Interest expense 17,622   15,215   2,407  15.82%
    Net interest income$27,476  $27,578  $(102) (0.37)%
    Net interest margin 3.31%  3.45%    
            
     Three months ended    
    (in thousands)September 30,
    2023    		 September 30,
    2022    		 $ Change % Change
    Interest and fee income$45,098  $31,646  $13,452  42.51%
    Interest expense 17,622   4,123   13,499  327.41%
    Net interest income$27,476  $27,523  $(47) (0.17)%
    Net interest margin 3.31%  3.86%    
     

    The following table shows the components of net interest income and net interest margin for the quarterly periods indicated:

      Three months ended
      September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 September 30, 2022
    (in thousands) Average
    Balance    		 Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		 Yield/ Rate Average
    Balance    		 Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		 Yield/ Rate Average
    Balance    		 Interest
    Income/
    Expense    		 Yield/ Rate
    Assets                  
    Interest-earning deposits with banks $198,751  $2,584  5.16% $179,894  $2,218  4.95% $210,179  $1,145  2.16%
    Investment securities  112,154   653  2.31%  116,107   646  2.23%  126,733   615  1.93%
    Loans held for investment and sale  2,982,140   41,861  5.57%  2,914,388   39,929  5.50%  2,494,468   29,886  4.75%
    Total interest-earning assets  3,293,045   45,098  5.43%  3,210,389   42,793  5.35%  2,831,380   31,646  4.43%
    Interest receivable and other assets, net  77,757       75,416       78,112     
    Total assets $3,370,802      $3,285,805      $2,909,492     
                       
    Liabilities and shareholders’ equity                  
    Interest-bearing demand $296,230  $972  1.30% $290,404  $825  1.14% $213,926  $115  0.21%
    Savings  134,920   880  2.59%  139,522   758  2.18%  103,142   65  0.25%
    Money market  1,328,290   9,536  2.85%  1,283,353   8,136  2.54%  1,015,698   1,780  0.69%
    Time  399,514   4,998  4.96%  370,864   4,250  4.60%  208,678   857  1.63%
    Subordinated debt and other borrowings  79,085   1,236  6.20%  80,192   1,246  6.23%  72,195   1,306  7.18%
    Total interest-bearing liabilities  2,238,039   17,622  3.12%  2,164,335   15,215  2.82%  1,613,639   4,123  1.01%
    Demand accounts  825,254       828,748       1,041,222     
    Interest payable and other liabilities  35,123       28,034       14,687     
    Shareholders’ equity  272,386       264,688       239,944     
    Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity $3,370,802      $3,285,805      $2,909,492     
                       
    Net interest spread     2.31%     2.53%     3.42%
    Net interest income/margin   $27,476  3.31%   $27,578  3.45%   $27,523  3.86%
     

    Net interest income during the three months ended September 30, 2023 decreased $0.1 million as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023. In addition, net interest margin decreased 14 basis points compared to the prior quarter. The decrease in net interest income is primarily attributable to an additional $2.4 million in deposit interest expense due to increases in interest rates as compared to the prior quarter. The cost of interest-bearing deposits increased 32 basis points as compared to the prior quarter, while average balances increased 3.59%. In addition, the average balance of non-interest-bearing deposits decreased by $3.5 million quarter-over-quarter. The increase to interest expense was partially offset by an increase in total interest income of $2.3 million. Average loan yields increased 7 basis points as compared to the prior quarter, while average balances increased 2.32%.

    As compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022, net interest income decreased $47.0 thousand and net interest margin decreased 55 basis points. The decrease in net interest income is primarily attributable to an additional $13.6 million in deposit interest expense due to increases in interest rates and average balances as compared to the same quarter of the prior year. The cost of interest-bearing deposits increased 228 basis points as compared to the same quarter of the prior year, while average balances increased 40.06%. In addition, the average balance of non-interest-bearing deposits decreased by $216.0 million as compared to the same quarter of the prior year. The increase in deposit interest expense was partially offset by an increase in total interest income of $13.5 million, as compared to the same quarter of the prior year. Average loan yields increased 82 basis points as compared to the same quarter of the prior year, while average balances increased 19.55%.

    Loans by Type

    The following table provides loan balances, excluding deferred loan fees, by type as of September 30, 2023:

    (in thousands)  
    Commercial Term Real Estate Non-Owner Occupied $1,115,896
    Commercial Term Multifamily  991,360
    Commercial Term Real Estate Owner Occupied  482,629
    Commercial Construction Real Estate  95,352
    Commercial Secured  88,589
    SBA 7A Secured  49,177
    Commercial Term Agricultural Real Estate  51,921
    Others  137,271
    Total loans, excluding deferred loan fees $3,012,195
     

    Interest-bearing Deposits

    The following table provide interest-bearing deposit balances by type as of September 30, 2023:

    (in thousands)  
    Interest-bearing demand accounts $297,678
    Money market accounts  1,335,545
    Savings accounts  138,029
    Time accounts  427,524
    Total interest-bearing deposits $2,198,776
     

    Asset Quality

    Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans

    Beginning January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASC 326, which replaced the former “incurred loss” model for recognizing credit losses with an “expected loss” model referred to as the Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”) model. Utilizing CECL may have an impact on our allowance for credit losses going forward and result in a lack of comparability between 2022 and 2023 quarterly periods. Refer to information below on the provision for credit losses recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

    At September 30, 2023, the Company’s allowance for credit losses was $34.0 million, as compared to $28.4 million at December 31, 2022. The $5.6 million increase in the allowance is due to a $5.3 million adjustment recorded in connection with the adoption of CECL and a $2.9 million provision for credit losses recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, partially offset by net charge-offs of $2.5 million, mainly attributable to commercial and industrial loans, during the same period.

    The Company’s ratio of nonperforming loans to loans held for investment increased from 0.01% at December 31, 2022 to 0.07% at September 30, 2023. The provision for credit losses recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily related to loan growth, loan type mix, and updates in the macroeconomic environment. Loans designated as substandard increased from $0.4 million to $2.0 million between December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2023. There were no loans with doubtful risk grades at September 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022.

    A summary of the allowance for credit losses by loan class is as follows:

      September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022
    (in thousands) Amount % of Total Amount % of Total
    Real estate:        
    Commercial $27,901  82.00% $19,216  67.69%
    Commercial land and development  198  0.58%  54  0.19%
    Commercial construction  1,220  3.59%  645  2.27%
    Residential construction  115  0.34%  49  0.17%
    Residential  151  0.44%  175  0.62%
    Farmland  393  1.15%  644  2.27%
       29,978  88.10%  20,783  73.21%
    Commercial:        
    Secured  3,461  10.17%  7,098  25.00%
    Unsecured  213  0.63%  116  0.41%
       3,674  10.80%  7,214  25.41%
    Consumer and other  376  1.10%  347  1.22%
    Unallocated  —  —%  45  0.16%
    Total allowance for credit losses $34,028  100.00% $28,389  100.00%
     

    The ratio of allowance for credit losses to loans held for investment was 1.13% at September 30, 2023, as compared to 1.02% at December 31, 2022.

    Non-interest Income

    The following table presents the key components of non-interest income for the periods indicated:

      Three months ended    
    (in thousands) September 30,
    2023    		 June 30,
    2023    		 $ Change % Change
    Service charges on deposit accounts $158  $135  $23  17.04%
    Gain on sale of loans  396   641   (245) (38.22)%
    Loan-related fees  355   389   (34) (8.74)%
    FHLB stock dividends  274   189   85  44.97%
    Earnings on bank-owned life insurance  127   126   1  0.79%
    Other income  74   1,340   (1,266) (94.48)%
    Total non-interest income $1,384  $2,820  $(1,436) (50.92)%
     

    Gain on sale of loans. The decrease in gain on sale of loans primarily resulted from an overall decline in the volume of loans sold during the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, approximately $7.0 million of loans were sold with an effective yield of 5.63%, as compared to approximately $10.9 million of loans sold with an effective yield of 5.89% during the three months ended June 30, 2023.

    FHLB stock dividends. The increase in FHLB stock dividends was primarily due to increased yields from dividends received of 7.75% for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to 7.00% for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

    Other income. The decrease in other income resulted primarily from a $1.3 million gain recorded for distributions received from venture-backed fund investments during the three months ended June 30, 2023, which did not recur during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

    The following table presents the key components of non-interest income for the periods indicated:

      Three months ended   
    (in thousands) September 30,
    2023    		 September 30,
    2022    		 $ Change % Change
    Service charges on deposit accounts $158  $132  $26  19.70%
    Gain on sale of loans  396   548   (152) (27.74)%
    Loan-related fees  355   447   (92) (20.58)%
    FHLB stock dividends  274   152   122  80.26%
    Earnings on bank-owned life insurance  127   102   25  24.51%
    Other income  74   52   22  42.31%
    Total non-interest income $1,384  $1,433  $(49) (3.42)%
     

    Gain on sale of loans. The decrease in gain on sale of loans related primarily to an overall decline in the volume of loans sold during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, approximately $7.0 million of loans were sold with an effective yield of 5.63%, as compared to approximately $10.5 million of loans sold with an effective yield of 5.20% during the three months ended September 30, 2022.

    FHLB stock dividends. The increase in FHLB stock dividends was primarily due to increased yields from dividends received of 7.75% for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to 6.00% for the three months ended September 30, 2022.

    Non-interest Expense

    The following table presents the key components of non-interest expense for the periods indicated:

      Three months ended    
    (in thousands) September 30,
    2023    		 June 30,
    2023    		 $ Change % Change
    Salaries and employee benefits $6,876  $6,421  $455  7.09%
    Occupancy and equipment  561   551   10  1.81%
    Data processing and software  1,020   1,013   7  0.69%
    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance  375   410   (35) (8.54)%
    Professional services  700   586   114  19.45%
    Advertising and promotional  535   733   (198) (27.01)%
    Loan-related expenses  345   324   21  6.48%
    Other operating expenses  1,603   1,941   (338) (17.41)%
    Total non-interest expense $12,015  $11,979  $36  0.30%
     

    Salaries and employee benefits. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was primarily a result of: (i) a $0.6 million decline in loan origination costs related to lower production and (ii) a $0.2 million increase in salaries and benefits for new employees hired to support expansion into the San Francisco Bay Area. These increases were partially offset by a $0.3 million reduction in commissions related to lower loan production during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023.

    Professional services. The increase was related primarily to expenses incurred of $0.1 million for surveillance rating services performed for the Company's outstanding subordinated notes during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

    Advertising and promotional. The decrease related primarily to an overall decline in sponsorships and donations made, as fewer events were sponsored and attended during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023.

    Other operating expenses. The decrease in other operating expenses was primarily due to an overall decline in travel, conference fees, and professional membership fees during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023.

    The following table presents the key components of non-interest expense for the periods indicated:

      Three months ended    
    (in thousands) September 30,
    2023    		 September 30,
    2022    		 $ Change % Change
    Salaries and employee benefits $6,876  $5,645  $1,231  21.81%
    Occupancy and equipment  561   515   46  8.93%
    Data processing and software  1,020   797   223  27.98%
    FDIC insurance  375   195   180  92.31%
    Professional services  700   792   (92) (11.62)%
    Advertising and promotional  535   512   23  4.49%
    Loan-related expenses  345   262   83  31.68%
    Other operating expenses  1,603   1,454   149  10.25%
    Total non-interest expense $12,015  $10,172  $1,843  18.12%
     

    Salaries and employee benefits. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was primarily a result of: (i) a $0.8 million increase in salaries, insurance, and benefits as a result of a 8.72% increase in headcount during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022 and (ii) a $0.8 million decrease in loan origination costs due to lower loan production period-over-period. These increases were partially offset by $0.4 million of lower commission expenses due to lower loan production during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022.

    Data processing and software. The increase in data processing and software was primarily due to: (i) increased usage of our digital banking platform; (ii) higher transaction volumes related to the increased number of loan and deposit accounts; and (iii) an increased number of licenses required for new users on our loan origination and documentation system.

    FDIC insurance. The increase related primarily to a final rule adopted by the FDIC to increase initial base deposit insurance assessment rates for insured depository institutions by two basis points, beginning with the first quarterly assessment period of 2023. FDIC insurance also increased for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022, due to a $320.8 million increase in the assessment base period-over-period.

    Other operating expenses. The increase in other operating expenses was primarily due to a $0.1 million increase in IntraFi Network fees resulting from an overall increase in balances carried in the network. The remainder of the increase related to an overall increase in travel, conference fees, and professional membership fees during the three months September 30, 2023, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022.

    Provision for Income Taxes

    Three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to three months ended June 30, 2023

    Provision for income taxes increased by $0.4 million, or 6.98%, to $4.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 from $4.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded a $0.5 million state tax benefit relating to an overall reduction in the state tax blended rate for the Company since its inception as a C Corporation, which did not recur during the three months ended September 30, 2023. This increase was partially offset by lower pre-tax income quarter-over-quarter and a $0.2 million adjustment to the provision recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2023 to true-up the year to date provision's effective tax rate. The effective tax rate was 30.07% and 25.86% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

    Three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to three months ended September 30, 2022

    Provision for income taxes decreased by $0.1 million, or 1.66%, for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022, primarily driven by an overall decrease in pre-tax income and a lower state tax rate period-over-period. These declines were partially offset by a $0.2 million adjustment to the provision recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2023 to true-up the year to date provision's effective tax rate. The effective tax rate was 30.07% and 29.21% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively.

    Webcast Details

    Five Star Bancorp will host a live webcast for analysts and investors on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT) to discuss its third quarter financial results. To view the live webcast, visit the “News & Events” section of the Company’s website under “Events” at https://investors.fivestarbank.com/news-events/events. The webcast will be archived on the Company’s website for a period of 90 days.

    About Five Star Bancorp

    Five Star is a bank holding company headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California. Five Star operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank. The Bank has seven branches and one loan production office in Northern California.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements represent plans, estimates, objectives, goals, guidelines, expectations, intentions, projections, and statements of the Company’s beliefs concerning future events, business plans, objectives, expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based. Forward-looking statements include without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements, and are typically identified with words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “aim,” “intend,” “plan,” or words or phases of similar meaning. The Company cautions that the forward-looking statements are based largely on the Company’s expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on factors which are, in many instances, beyond the Company’s control. Such forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions (some of which may be beyond the Company’s control) and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which change over time, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict their occurrence or how they will affect the Company. If one or more of the factors affecting the Company’s forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements contained in this press release. Therefore, the Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking information and statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, in each case under the section entitled “Risk Factors,” and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

    The Company disclaims any duty to revise or update the forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking statements, except as specifically required by law.

    Condensed Financial Data (Unaudited)

      Three months ended
    (in thousands, except per share and share data) September 30,
    2023    		 June 30,
    2023    		 September 30,
    2022
    Revenue and Expense Data      
    Interest and fee income $45,098  $42,793  $31,646 
    Interest expense  17,622   15,215   4,123 
    Net interest income  27,476   27,578   27,523 
    Provision for credit losses  1,050   1,250   2,250 
    Net interest income after provision  26,426   26,328   25,273 
    Non-interest income:      
    Service charges on deposit accounts  158   135   132 
    Gain on sale of loans  396   641   548 
    Loan-related fees  355   389   447 
    FHLB stock dividends  274   189   152 
    Earnings on bank-owned life insurance  127   126   102 
    Other income  74   1,340   52 
    Total non-interest income  1,384   2,820   1,433 
    Non-interest expense:      
    Salaries and employee benefits  6,876   6,421   5,645 
    Occupancy and equipment  561   551   515 
    Data processing and software  1,020   1,013   797 
    FDIC insurance  375   410   195 
    Professional services  700   586   792 
    Advertising and promotional  535   733   512 
    Loan-related expenses  345   324   262 
    Other operating expenses  1,603   1,941   1,454 
    Total non-interest expense  12,015   11,979   10,172 
    Income before provision for income taxes  15,795   17,169   16,534 
    Provision for income taxes  4,750   4,440   4,830 
    Net income $11,045  $12,729  $11,704 
           
    Comprehensive Income      
    Net income $11,045  $12,729  $11,704 
    Net unrealized holding loss on securities available-for-sale during the period  (4,195)  (1,462)  (4,718)
    Income tax benefit related to other comprehensive loss  (1,240)  (432)  (1,395)
    Other comprehensive loss  (2,955)  (1,030)  (3,323)
    Total comprehensive income $8,090  $11,699  $8,381 
           
    Share and Per Share Data      
    Earnings per common share:      
    Basic $0.64  $0.74  $0.68 
    Diluted  0.64   0.74   0.68 
    Book value per share  15.88   15.60   13.87 
    Tangible book value per share(1)  15.88   15.60   13.87 
    Weighted average basic common shares outstanding  17,175,034   17,165,344   17,140,435 
    Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding  17,194,825   17,168,995   17,168,447 
    Shares outstanding at end of period  17,257,357   17,257,357   17,245,983 
           
    Credit Quality      
    Allowance for credit losses to period end nonperforming loans  1,699.35%  11,839.25%  6,483.87%
    Nonperforming loans to loans held for investment  0.07%  0.01%  0.02%
    Nonperforming assets to total assets  0.06%  0.01%  0.01%
    Nonperforming loans plus performing loan modifications to loans held for investment  0.07%  0.01%  0.02%
           
    Selected Financial Ratios      
    ROAA  1.30%  1.55%  1.60%
    ROAE  16.09%  19.29%  19.35%
    Net interest margin  3.31%  3.45%  3.86%
    Loan to deposit  99.57%  100.21%  99.22%

    (1) See the section entitled “Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited)” for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure.

    (in thousands) September 30,
    2023    		 June 30,
    2023    		 September 30,
    2022
    Balance Sheet Data      
    Cash and due from financial institutions $26,744  $28,568  $33,280 
    Interest-bearing deposits in banks  296,804   271,555   284,389 
    Time deposits in banks  6,971   7,343   10,216 
    Securities - available-for-sale, at fair value  104,086   110,794   114,041 
    Securities - held-to-maturity, at amortized cost  3,104   3,486   3,764 
    Loans held for sale  9,326   8,559   11,015 
    Loans held for investment  3,009,930   2,927,411   2,582,978 
    Allowance for credit losses - loans  (34,028)  (33,984)  (27,838)
    Loans held for investment, net of allowance for credit losses  2,975,902   2,893,427   2,555,140 
    FHLB stock  15,000   15,000   10,890 
    Operating leases, right-of-use asset  4,799   5,032   4,227 
    Premises and equipment, net  1,564   1,599   1,694 
    Bank-owned life insurance  17,023   16,897   14,550 
    Interest receivable and other assets  43,717   40,441   31,364 
    Total assets $3,505,040  $3,402,701  $3,074,570 
           
    Non-interest-bearing deposits $833,434  $832,641  $1,019,063 
    Interest-bearing deposits  2,198,776   2,097,098   1,595,269 
    Total deposits  3,032,210   2,929,739   2,614,332 
    Subordinated notes, net  73,713   73,677   102,028 
    FHLB advances  90,000   100,000   105,000 
    Operating lease liability  5,043   5,275   4,492 
    Interest payable and other liabilities  30,050   24,870   9,460 
    Total liabilities  3,231,016   3,133,561   2,835,312 
           
    Common stock  220,266   220,021   219,286 
    Retained earnings  69,689   62,095   36,042 
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net  (15,931)  (12,976)  (16,070)
    Total shareholders’ equity  274,024   269,140   239,258 
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $3,505,040  $3,402,701  $3,074,570 
           
    Quarterly Average Balance Data      
    Average loans held for investment and sale $2,982,140  $2,914,388  $2,494,468 
    Average interest-earning assets  3,293,045   3,210,389   2,831,380 
    Average total assets  3,370,802   3,285,805   2,909,492 
    Average deposits  2,984,208   2,912,891   2,582,666 
    Average total equity  272,386   264,688   239,944 
           
    Capital Ratios      
    Total shareholders’ equity to total assets  7.82%  7.91%  7.78%
    Tangible shareholders’ equity to tangible assets(1)  7.82%  7.91%  7.78%
    Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)  12.37%  12.43%  13.94%
    Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)  9.07%  9.05%  9.21%
    Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)  9.07%  9.05%  9.21%
    Tier 1 leverage ratio  8.58%  8.66%  8.66%

    (1) See the section entitled “Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited)” for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure.

    Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited)

    The Company uses financial information in its analysis of the Company’s performance that is not in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to management and investors that is supplementary to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows computed in accordance with GAAP. However, the Company acknowledges that its non-GAAP financial measures have a number of limitations. As such, investors should not view these disclosures as a substitute for results determined in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, these non-GAAP measures are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP financial measures that other banking companies use. Other banking companies may use names similar to those the Company uses for the non-GAAP financial measures the Company discloses, but may calculate them differently. Investors should understand how the Company and other companies each calculate their non-GAAP financial measures when making comparisons.

    Tangible shareholders’ equity to tangible assets is defined as total equity less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is total shareholders’ equity to total assets. We had no goodwill or other intangible assets at the end of any period indicated. As a result, tangible shareholders’ equity to tangible assets is the same as total shareholders’ equity to total assets at the end of each of the periods indicated.

    Tangible book value per share is defined as total shareholders’ equity less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by the outstanding number of common shares at the end of the period. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is book value per share. We had no goodwill or other intangible assets at the end of any period indicated. As a result, tangible book value per share is the same as book value per share at the end of each of the periods indicated.

    Pre-tax, pre-provision income is defined as pre-tax income plus provision for credit losses. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is pre-tax income.

    The following reconciliation table provides a more detailed analysis of this non-GAAP financial measure:

      Three months ended
    (in thousands) September 30,
    2023    		 June 30,
    2023    		 September 30,
    2022
    Pre-tax, pre-provision income      
    Pre-tax income $15,795  $17,169  $16,534 
    Add: provision for credit losses  1,050   1,250   2,250 
    Pre-tax, pre-provision income $16,845  $18,419  $18,784 

    Media Contact:
    Heather C. Luck, Chief Financial Officer
    Five Star Bancorp
    (916) 626-5008
    hluck@fivestarbank.com

    Shelley R. Wetton, Chief Marketing Officer
    Five Star Bancorp
    (916) 284-7827
    swetton@fivestarbank.com


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