CATALYST BANCORP, INC. General
Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations atJune 30, 2022 and for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2022 and 2021 is intended to assist in understanding our financial condition and results of operations. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company and the notes thereto appearing in Part I, Item 1, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as well as the business and financial information included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with theSEC for the year endedDecember 31, 2021 .
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters in this Form 10-Q may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, are based on certain assumptions and are generally identified by use of words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "targets," "potentially," "probably," "projects," "outlook" or similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "may," "will," "should," "would," and "could." These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
? statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;
? statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating
strategies;
? statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and
? estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.
You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. These forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and, by their nature, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change.
Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated or projected, include, but are not limited to, the following:
? general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are
different than expected;
conditions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, or other infectious disease
? outbreaks, including the severity and duration of the associated economic
slowdown, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than
expected;
? changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and charge-offs and
changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses;
? our ability to access cost-effective funding;
major catastrophes such as hurricanes, floods or other natural disasters, the
? related disruption to local, regional and global economic activity and
financial markets, and the impact that any of the foregoing may have on us and
our customers and other constituencies;
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? technological changes that may be more difficult or expensive than expected;
? success or consummation of new business initiatives may be more difficult or
expensive than expected;
? the inability of third party service providers to perform;
? fluctuations in real estate values and both residential and commercial real
estate market conditions;
? demand for loans and deposits in our market area;
? our ability to continue to implement our business strategies;
? competition among depository and other financial institutions;
inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins
? and yields, reduce the fair value of financial instruments or reduce the
origination levels in our lending business, or increase the level of defaults,
losses and prepayments on loans;
? adverse changes in the securities markets;
? changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial
institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital requirements;
? our ability to manage market risk, credit risk and operational risk in the
current economic conditions;
? our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth
opportunities;
our ability to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers,
? systems and management personnel we may acquire into our operations and our
ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected
time frames and any goodwill charges related thereto;
? changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank
? regulatory agencies, the
Board;
? our ability to retain key employees; and our compensation expense associated
with equity allocated or awarded to our employees.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements included in this report or to update the reasons why actual results
could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties
and assumptions, the forward-looking statements discussed in this report might
not occur and you should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking
statements.
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Overview
Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. ("Catalyst Bancorp " or the "Company") is the holding company forCatalyst Bank (the "Bank"), formerly known asSt. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank . The Company was incorporated by the Bank inFebruary 2021 as part of the conversion of the Bank from the mutual to the stock form of organization (the "Conversion). The Conversion was completed onOctober 12, 2021 , at which time the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Bank and became the holding company for the Bank. As a result of the Conversion, the Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary ofCatalyst Bancorp . The Company was not engaged in operations and had not issued any shares of stock prior to the completion of the Conversion. Founded in 1922, the Bank is a community-oriented savings bank serving the banking needs of customers in the Acadiana region of south-centralLouisiana . We are headquartered inOpelousas, Louisiana and serve our customers through six full-service branches located inCarencro ,Eunice ,Lafayette ,Opelousas , andPort Barre . Our primary business consists of attracting deposits from the general public and using those funds together with funds we borrow from theFederal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") ofDallas and other sources to originate loans to our customers and invest in securities. Historically, we operated as a traditional thrift relying on long-term, single-family residential mortgage loans secured by properties located primarily inSt. Landry Parish and adjoining areas to generate interest income. We have re-focused our business strategy to a relationship-based community bank model targeting small- to mid-sized businesses and business professionals in our market areas while continuing to serve our traditional customer base. The Conversion and offering were important factors in our efforts to become a more dynamic, profitable and growing institution. AtJune 30, 2022 , total assets were$281.0 million , including total loans of$133.6 million and total investment securities of$95.8 million , total deposits were$178.7 million and total shareholders' equity was$92.4 million . The Company reported net income of$18,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , compared to net income of$260,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2021 . For the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , the Company reported a net loss of$113,000 , compared to net income of$411,000 for the six months endedJune 30, 2021 . The decrease in net income over the comparable prior periods was primarily due to increases in non-interest expense, partially offset by increases in non-interest income. OnJune 23, 2022 , the Bank rebranded and officially changed its name toCatalyst Bank . Pre-tax costs associated with the rebranding of the Bank totaled$208,000 and$242,000 for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2022 , respectively. The Company also received and recognized into income a$171,000 Bank Enterprise Award ("BEA") Program grant from theCommunity Development Financial Institution ("CDFI") Fund during the three months endedJune 30, 2022 . Professional fees associated with the grant totaled$26,000 and were recorded in non-interest expense in the same period. Our results of operations depend, to a large extent, on net interest income, which is the difference between the income earned on our loan and investment portfolios and interest expense on deposits and borrowings. Our net interest income is largely determined by our net interest spread, which is the difference between the average yield earned on interest-earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, and the relative amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Results of operations are also affected by our provisions for loan losses, fee income and other non-interest income and non-interest expense. Non-interest expense principally consists of compensation, office occupancy and equipment expense, data processing, advertising and business promotion and other expense. We expect that our non-interest expenses will continue to increase as we grow and expand our operations. In addition, our compensation expense will increase due to the new stock benefit plans we intend to implement. Our results of operations are also significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in interest rates, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities. Future changes in applicable law, regulations or government policies may materially impact our financial condition and results of operations. 26
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Critical Accounting Estimates
In reviewing and understanding financial information for the Company, you are encouraged to read and understand the significant accounting policies used in preparing our financial statements. These policies are described in Note 1 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with theSEC for the year endedDecember 31, 2021 . Our accounting and financial reporting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted inthe United States of America and to general practices within the banking industry. Accordingly, the financial statements require certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions, which are believed to be reasonable based upon the information available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the periods presented. The JOBS Act contains provisions that, among other things, reduce certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. As an emerging growth company, we may delay adoption of new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements are made applicable to private companies. We are taking advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. Accordingly, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards. The following accounting policies comprise those that management believes are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results. These policies require numerous estimates or economic assumptions that may prove inaccurate or may be subject to variations which may significantly affect our reported results and financial condition for the period or in future periods. Allowance for Loan Losses. We have identified the evaluation of the allowance
for loan losses as a critical accounting policy where amounts are sensitive to material variation. The allowance for loan losses represents management's estimate for probable losses that are inherent in our loan portfolio but which have not yet been realized as of the date of our balance sheet. It is established through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loans, or portions of loans, are charged off against the allowance in the period that such loans, or portions thereof, are deemed uncollectible. Subsequent recoveries are added to the allowance. The allowance is an amount that management believes will cover probable and reasonably estimable losses in the loan portfolio based on evaluations of the collectability of loans. The evaluations take into consideration such factors as changes in the types and amount of loans in the loan portfolio, historical loss experience, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, estimated losses relating to specifically identified loans, and current economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including, among others, exposure at default, the amount and timing of expected future cash flows on impacted loans, value of collateral, estimated losses on our commercial and residential loan portfolios and general amounts for historical loss experience. All of these estimates may be susceptible to significant changes as more information becomes available. The allowance for loans losses totaled$2.0 million , or 1.48% of total loans, atJune 30, 2022 and$2.3 million , or 1.73% of total loans, atDecember 31, 2021 . The decrease in the allowance for loan losses primarily related to improvements in our assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our borrowers and a decrease in reserves for loans individually evaluated for impairment. While management uses the best information available to make loan loss allowance evaluations, adjustments to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic and other conditions or changes in accounting guidance. Historically, our estimates of the allowance for loan loss have not required significant adjustments from management's initial estimates. In addition, theOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency as an integral part of their examination processes periodically reviews our allowance for loan losses. While management is responsible for the establishment of the allowance for loan losses and for adjusting such allowance through provisions for loan losses, management may determine, as a result of such regulatory reviews, that an increase or decrease in the allowance or provision for loan losses may be necessary or that loan charge-offs are needed. To the extent that actual outcomes differ from management's estimates, additional provisions to the allowance for loan losses may be required that would adversely impact earnings in future periods.Investment Securities . Available-for-sale securities consist of investment securities not classified as trading securities or held-to-maturity securities. Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value and unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax, on available-for-sale securities are included in other comprehensive income. The fair market values of investment securities are obtained from a third party service provider, whose prices are 27
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based on a combination of observed market prices for identical or similar instruments and various matrix pricing programs. The fair market values of investment securities are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least quarterly, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. The term "other-than-temporary" is not intended to indicate a permanent decline in value. Rather, it means that the prospects for near term recovery of value are not necessarily favorable, or that there is a lack of evidence to support fair values equal to, or greater than, the carrying value of the investment. Declines in the estimated fair value of individual investment securities below their cost that are considered other-than-temporary are recognized as realized losses in the statement of income. Factors affecting the determination of whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred include, among other things, (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, (3) that the Company does not intend to sell these securities, and (4) it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell before a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax, on available-for-sale securities are included in other comprehensive income. AtJune 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 , net unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities totaled$8.4 million and$864,000 , respectively. The increase in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities relates principally to the change in interest rates for similar types of securities. No declines in fair value of available-for-sale securities were deemed to be other-than-temporary. Income Taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws. Realizing our deferred tax assets principally depends upon our achieving projected future taxable income. We may change our judgments regarding future profitability due to future market conditions and other factors. We may adjust our deferred tax asset balances if our judgments change.
COVID-19
The CARES Act, enacted in March of 2020 in response to the economic disruption brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, contains many provisions related to banking, lending, mortgage forbearance and taxation. Under the provisions of the act, we supported our customers through theSmall Business Administration's ("SBA") Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP"), loan modifications and loan deferrals. We funded 240 SBA PPP loans totaling$8.5 million with an average initial loan balance of$36,000 to existing customers and key prospects located primarily in our markets in south centralLouisiana . As ofJune 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 , the total unpaid principal balance of PPP loans totaled$22,000 and$2.8 million , respectively. In addition, we granted modifications, generally in the form of three-month deferrals of principal payments and a three-month extension of the maturity date, to 204 loans with principal balances totaling$28.2 million under the CARES Act. In accordance with guidance from theFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC"), borrowers who were current prior to becoming affected by COVID-19, that received loan modifications as a result of the pandemic, generally were not reported as past due or categorized as troubled debt restructurings. This relief provided by the CARES Act expiredJanuary 1, 2022 . AtDecember 31, 2021 , we had no loans under deferral or extension agreements due to COVID-19. Management's assumptions and estimates, such as the allowance for loan losses, may be negatively impacted as the Company continues to evaluate and consider the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is difficult to assess or predict how and to what extent COVID-19 will affect the Company in the future. 28
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Comparison of Financial Condition at
Total Assets. Total assets decreased$4.4 million , or 1.5%, to$281.0 million atJune 30, 2022 from$285.3 million atDecember 31, 2021 . The decrease resulted primarily from declines in cash and cash equivalents, down$11.7 million , and available-for-sale investment securities, down$6.1 million , partially offset by an increase in bank-owned life insurance of$10.1 million and an increase in total loans of$1.8 million . Loans. Total loans receivable increased by$1.8 million , or 1.4%, to$133.6 million atJune 30, 2022 , compared to$131.8 million atDecember 31, 2021 . Loan growth during the six months endedJune 30, 2022 was primarily fueled by new originations of commercial and industrial loans and residential mortgage loans, partially offset by net declines in commercial real estate and multifamily loans. The total unpaid principal balance of PPP loans, included in commercial and industrial loans, amounted to$22,000 atJune 30, 2022 , down from$2.8 million atDecember 31, 2021 .
The following table summarizes the changes in the composition of our loan portfolio by type of loan as of the dates indicated.
June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands) Amount % Amount % Change
Real estate loans
One- to four-family
residential $ 89,531 67.0 % $ 87,303 66.2 % $ 2,228 2.6 %
Commercial real estate 21,521 16.1 23,112 17.5 (1,591) (6.9)
Construction and land 3,843 2.9 4,079 3.1 (236) (5.8)
Multi-family
residential 3,315 2.5 4,589 3.5 (1,274) (27.8)
Total real estate
loans 118,210 88.5 119,083 90.3 (873) (0.7)
Other loans
Commercial and
industrial 11,410 8.5 8,374 6.4 3,036 36.3
Consumer 4,004 3.0 4,385 3.3 (381) (8.7)
Total other loans 15,414 11.5 12,759 9.7 2,655 20.8
Total loans $ 133,624 100.0 % 131,842 100.0 % $ 1,782 1.4 %
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Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loans losses totaled $2.0 million ,
or 1.48% of total loans, at June 30, 2022 and $2.3 million , or 1.73% of total
loans, at December 31, 2021 . The decline in the allowance for loan losses
primarily reflects the reversal of provisions made for estimated loan losses
during 2020 associated with our initial assessment of COVID-19's impact on
credit risk and a $56,000 decrease in reserves for loans individually evaluated
for impairment. During the six months ended June 30, 2022 , net loan charge-offs
totaled $36,000 and the Company recorded a reversal to the allowance for loan
losses of $260,000 .
The following table presents the changes in the allowance for loan losses and other related data for the periods indicated.
Year
Ended
December
Six Months Ended June 30, 31,
(Dollars in thousands) 2022 2021 2021
Allowance for loan losses, beginning of
period $ 2,276 $ 3,022 $ 3,022
Provision for (reversal of) loan losses (260) (286) (660)
Net loan charge-offs:
One- to four-family residential (14) (82) (69) Commercial real estate - - - Construction and land - - - Multi-family residential - - - Commercial and industrial (14) - - Consumer (8) (5) (17) Total net charge-offs (36) (87) (86)
Allowance for loan losses, end of period$ 1,980 $
2,649
Total loans at end of period$ 133,624 $ 140,288 $ 131,842 Total non-accrual loans at end of period 1,246 754 890 Total non-performing loans at end of period 1,287 897 891 Total average loans 132,291
146,148 141,592
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of: Total loans 1.48 % 1.89 % 1.73 % Non-accrual loans 158.91 351.33 255.73 Non-performing loans 153.85 295.32 255.44 Net annualized charge-offs as a percent of average loans by portfolio: One- to four-family residential (0.03) %
(0.17) % (0.07) %
Commercial real estate - - -
Construction and land - - -
Multi-family residential - - -
Commercial and industrial (0.30) - -
Consumer (0.38) (0.23) (0.37)
Total loans (0.05) (0.12) (0.06)
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Non-performing Assets. The following table shows the amounts of our non-performing assets, which include non-accruing loans, accruing loans 90 days or more past due and real estate owned at the dates indicated, and our performing TDRs.
June 30, December 31,
(Dollars in thousands) 2022 2021
Non-accruing loans
One- to four-family residential $ 1,132 $
791
Commercial real estate 51 -
Construction and land 63 68
Multi-family residential - -
Commercial and industrial - 18
Consumer - 13
Total non-accruing loans 1,246 890
Accruing loans 90 days or more past due
One- to four-family residential 41
-
Commercial real estate - -
Construction and land - -
Multi-family residential - -
Commercial and industrial - -
Consumer - 1Total accruing loans 90 days or more past due 41
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Total non-performing loans 1,287 891
Foreclosed assets 320 340
Total non-performing assets 1,607 1,231Performing troubled debt restructurings 1,126
1,873
Total non-performing assets and performing TDRs
3,104
Total loans $ 133,624 $ 131,842
Total assets $ 280,983 $ 285,349
Total non-accruing loans as a percentage of total
loans 0.93 % 0.68 %
Total non-performing loans as a percentage of total
loans 0.96 % 0.68 %
Total non-performing loans as a percentage of total
assets 0.46 % 0.31 %
Total non-performing assets as a percentage of
total assets 0.57 % 0.43 %
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Investment Securities . Our total investment securities, available-for-sale andheld-to-maturity, amounted to$95.8 million atJune 30, 2022 , a decrease of$6.1 million , or 6.0%, compared to$101.8 million in investment securities atDecember 31, 2021 . Net unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale totaled$8.4 million atJune 30, 2022 , compared to$864,000 atDecember 31, 2021 . The increase in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities related principally to increases in market interest rates for similar securities. AtJune 30, 2022 ,$82.3 million , or 85.9%, of our total investment securities were classified as available-for-sale. Our investment securities portfolio at such date consisted primarily of debt obligations issued by theU.S. government and government agencies and government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities. During the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , purchases of$7.7 million of investment securities exceeded$6.0 million of maturities, calls and principal repayments.
The following table presents the amortized cost of our total investment
securities portfolio that mature during each of the periods indicated and the
weighted average yields for each range of maturities at
Contractual Maturity as of June 30, 2022
One Year or After One Through After Five Through
(Dollars in thousands) Less Five Years Ten Years Over Ten Years Total
Total investment securities
Mortgage-backed securities $ - $ 1,312 $ 10,061 $ 62,857 $ 74,230
U.S. Government and agency
obligations - 8,976 11,000 4,013 23,989
Municipal obligations - 1,083 2,302 2,569 5,954
Total $ - $ 11,371 $ 23,363 $ 69,439 $ 104,173
Weighted average yieldMortgage-backed securities - % 1.19 % 1.33 % 1.50 % 1.47 %U.S. Government and agency obligations - 1.03 1.21 2.13 1.30 Municipal obligations - 0.83 2.06 1.35 1.53 Total weighted average yield - % 1.03 % 1.35 % 1.53 % 1.44 % Securities are classified according to their contractual maturities without consideration of principal amortization, potential prepayments, or call options. The expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because of the exercise of call options and potential paydowns. Accordingly, actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities. Weighted average yields are calculated by dividing the estimated annual income divided by the average amortized cost of the applicable securities. 32 Table of Contents
Deposits. Our total deposits amounted to$178.7 million atJune 30, 2022 , an increase of$1.9 million , or 1.1%, compared toDecember 31, 2021 . This increase resulted primarily from increases in NOW, money market and savings account balances, partially offset by declines in certificates of deposit. The following table presents total deposits by account type for the dates indicated. June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (Dollars in thousands) Amount % Amount % Change Non-interest-bearing demand deposits$ 30,400 17.0 %$ 30,299 17.1 %$ 101 0.3 % Negotiable order of withdrawal ("NOW") 39,454 22.1 34,357 19.4 5,097 14.8 Money market 19,525 10.9 18,878 10.7 647 3.4 Savings 27,388 15.3 26,698 15.1 690 2.6 Certificates of deposit 61,968 34.7 66,563 37.7 (4,595) (6.9) Total deposits$ 178,735 100 %$ 176,795 100 %$ 1,940 1.1 Borrowings. Our borrowings, which consist of FHLB advances, amounted to$9.1 million atJune 30, 2022 , compared to$9.0 million atDecember 31, 2021 . The increase in the carrying value of our FHLB advances reflects the amortization of deferred prepayment penalties on$10.0 million in advances restructured in December of 2020. Deferred prepayment penalties on our FHLB advances totaled$892,000 and$982,000 atJune 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 , respectively. Shareholders' Equity. Shareholders' equity decreased$5.9 million to$92.4 million atJune 30, 2022 compared to$98.3 million atDecember 31, 2021 . The primary reason for the decrease in total shareholders' equity was a$6.0 million increase in the Company's accumulated other comprehensive loss position due to unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities. AtJune 30, 2022 , our ratio of total shareholders' equity to total assets was 32.9% compared to 34.5% atDecember 31, 2021 . 33 Table of Contents Average Balances, Net Interest Income, and Yields Earned and Rates Paid. The following tables show for the periods indicated the total dollar amount of interest from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates, and the net interest margin. Taxable equivalent ("TE") yields have been calculated using a marginal tax rate of 21%. All average balances are based on daily balances. Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 Average Average Average Average (Dollars in thousands) Balance Interest Yield/Rate Balance Interest Yield/Rate Interest-earning assets: Loans receivable(1)$ 133,810 $ 1,555 4.66 %$ 143,145 $ 1,865 5.23 % Investment securities(TE)(2) 104,137 352 1.37 50,105 141 1.15 Other interest-earning assets 30,108 58 0.78 30,193 10 0.13 Total interest-earning assets(TE) 268,055 1,965 2.94 223,443 2,016 3.62 Non-interest-earning assets 18,233 14,483 Total assets$ 286,288 $ 237,926 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings, NOW and money market accounts 85,646 24 0.11 78,600 26 0.13 Certificates of deposit 64,936 63 0.39 69,314 109 0.63 Total interest-bearing deposits 150,582 87 0.23 147,914 135 0.37 FHLB advances 9,079 68 3.00 8,898 68 3.07 Total interest-bearing liabilities 159,661 155 0.39 156,812 203 0.52 Non-interest-bearing liabilities 33,309 30,740 Total liabilities 192,970 187,552 Shareholders' equity 93,318 50,374 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$ 286,288 $ 237,926 Net interest-earning assets$ 108,394 $ 66,631 Net interest income; average interest rate spread(TE)$ 1,810 2.55 %$ 1,813 3.10 % Net interest margin(TE)(3) 2.71 % 3.26 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 167.89 % 142.49 %
(1) Includes non-accrual loans during the respective periods. Calculated net of
deferred fees and discounts and loans in process.
(2) Average investment securities does not include unrealized holding gains/
losses on available-for-sale securities.
(3) Equals net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
Taxable equivalent yields are calculated using a marginal tax rate of 21%.
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Six Months Ended June 30,
2022 2021
Average Average Average Average
(Dollars in thousands) Balance Interest Yield/Rate Balance Interest Yield/Rate
Interest-earning assets:
Loans receivable(1) $ 132,291 $ 3,118 4.75 % $ 146,148 $ 3,673 5.07 %
Investment
securities(TE)(2) 103,888 681 1.32 45,293 262 1.18
Other interest-earning
assets 34,830 77 0.45 28,058 24 0.17
Total interest-earning
assets(TE) 271,009 3,876 2.88 219,499 3,959 3.64
Non-interest-earning
assets 15,457 14,324
Total assets $ 286,466 $ 233,823
Interest-bearing
liabilities:
Savings, NOW and money
market accounts 83,776 48 0.12 76,037 58 0.15
Certificates of deposit 65,434 131 0.40 69,199 232 0.68
Total interest-bearing
deposits 149,210 179 0.24 145,236 290 0.40
FHLB advances 9,057 136 3.01 8,876 136 3.07
Total interest-bearing
liabilities 158,267 315 0.40 154,112 426 0.56
Non-interest-bearing
liabilities 32,968 29,173
Total liabilities 191,235 183,285
Shareholders' equity 95,231 50,538
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $ 286,466 $ 233,823
Net interest-earning
assets $ 112,742 $ 65,387
Net interest income;
average interest rate
spread(TE) $ 3,561 2.48 % $ 3,533 3.08 %
Net interest
margin(TE)(3) 2.65 % 3.25 %
Average interest-earning
assets to average
interest-bearing
liabilities 171.24 % 142.43 %
(1) Includes non-accrual loans during the respective periods. Calculated net of
deferred fees and discounts and loans in process.
(2) Average investment securities does not include unrealized holding gains/
losses on available-for-sale securities.
(3) Equals net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
Taxable equivalent yields are calculated using a marginal tax rate of 21%.
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Rate/Volume Analysis. The following tables show the extent to which changes in
interest rates and changes in volume of interest-earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities affected our interest income and expense during the
periods indicated. For each category of interest-earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to
(1) changes in rate, which is the change in rate multiplied by prior year
volume, and (2) changes in volume, which is the change in volume multiplied by
prior year rate. The combined effect of changes in both rate and volume has been
allocated proportionately to the change due to rate and the change due to
volume.
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 2022 vs 2021 June 30, 2022 vs 2021
Increase (Decrease) Due to Total Increase (Decrease) Due to Total
Increase Increase
(Dollars in thousands) Rate Volume (Decrease) Rate Volume (Decrease)
Interest income:
Loans receivable $ (194) $ (116) $ (310) $ (220) $ (335) $ (555)
Investment securities 33 178 211 39 380 419
Other interest-earning assets 48 - 48 46 7 53
Total interest income (113) 62 (51) (135) 52 (83)
Interest expense:
Savings, NOW and money market
accounts (4) 2 (2) (15) 5 (10)
Certificates of deposit (39) (7) (46) (89) (12) (101)
Total deposits (43) (5) (48) (104) (7) (111)
FHLB advances and other
borrowings (1) 1 - (2) 2 -
Total interest expense (44) (4) (48) (106) (5) (111)
Increase (decrease) in net
interest income $ (69) $ 66 $ (3) $ (29) $ 57 $ 28
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Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended
General. For the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , the Company reported net income of$18,000 , compared to net income of$260,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2021 . The decrease in net income over the comparable three-month periods was primarily due to an increase in non-interest expense of$415,000 , or 21.1%, and a$97,000 , or 33.9%, decline in our reversal of the allowance for loan losses, partially offset by an increase in non-interest income of$189,000 , or 99.5%. During the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , pre-tax costs associated with the rebranding of the Bank toCatalyst Bank totaled$208,000 and the Company received and recognized into non-interest income a$171,000 BEA Program grant from theCDFI Fund . Professional fees associated with the grant totaled$26,000 and were recorded in non-interest expense in the same period. Interest Income. Total interest income decreased$51,000 , or 2.5%, to$2.0 million for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , compared to the three months endedJune 30, 2021 . This decrease was primarily attributable to a$310,000 decrease in interest income on loans receivable, partially offset by an increase in income on investment securities of$211,000 and an increase in other interest income of$48,000 . The average loan yield was 4.66% for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , down from 5.23% for the three months endedJune 30, 2021 . In addition, average loans were$133.8 million for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , down$9.3 million , or 6.5%, compared to the same period in 2021. Loan income from the recognition of deferred PPP loan fees totaled$96,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , down$78,000 , or 44.5%, from$174,000 recognized in the same period in 2021. The increase in interest income on investment securities was primarily due to an increase in the average volume of our securities portfolio. The average amortized cost of our investment securities was up$54.0 million , or 107.8%, for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , compared to the same period in 2021. During the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company deployed$41.9 million of the proceeds from our IPO into the investment securities portfolio. Interest Expense. Total interest expense decreased$48,000 , or 23.6%, to$155,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 from$203,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2021 . Interest expense on deposits was$87,000 during the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , down$48,000 , or 35.6%, from$135,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2021 . While the average balance of our total interest-bearing deposits increased by$2.7 million , or 1.8%, to$150.6 million for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 compared to the three months endedJune 30, 2021 , the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits was down 14 basis points to 0.23% for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 compared to the three months endedJune 30, 2021 . Net Interest Income. Net interest income was$1.8 million for both the three months endedJune 30, 2022 and 2021. Our interest rate spread was 2.55% and 3.10% for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Our net interest margin was 2.71% and 3.26% for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The decline in interest rate spread and net interest margin over the prior comparable periods was primarily the result of lower average yields on loans and a shift in the mix of our interest-earning assets as we grew our investment securities portfolio and experienced a decline in total loans. These factors reduced the average yield earned on total interest-earning assets in an amount which more than offset the reduction in the average cost of our interest-bearing liabilities. Provision for Loan Losses. During the three months endedJune 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded reversals to the allowance for loan losses of$189,000 and$286,000 , respectively. The amounts recorded during both periods primarily reflect the release of reserve builds recorded during 2020 for the anticipated effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on credit quality. Non-interest Income. Non-interest income increased$189,000 , or 99.5%, to$379,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 from$190,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2021 . During the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , the Company received and recognized into income a$171,000 BEA Program grant from theCDFI Fund . The BEA Program grants awards to depository institutions that have successfully increased their investments in economically distressed communities through certain qualified activities, including investments in CDFIs and providing loans, investments and financial services to businesses and residents located in distressed communities. In addition, income from bank-owned life insurance ("BOLI") increased by$75,000 to$98,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , compared to the same 37
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period in 2021 largely due to an aggregate of
The increases in non-interest income due to the BEA Program grant and BOLI were partially offset by losses on the disposal of fixed assets with a total net book value of$77,000 during the three months endedJune 30, 2022 . Of the assets disposed,$55,000 was attributable to branch signage that was replaced due to our rebranding. Non-interest Expense. Non-interest expense increased$415,000 , or 21.1%, to$2.4 million for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , compared to$2.0 million for the three months endedJune 30, 2021 . Total non-interest expense for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 included$153,000 of rebranding-related expenses. The increase in non-interest expense also reflects the additional costs associated with operating as a public company since the completion of our IPO inOctober 2021 and additional resources needed to expand our business. Salaries and employee benefits expense totaled$1.2 million for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , an increase of$38,000 , or 3.2%, over the comparable period in 2021 primarily due to ESOP compensation expense recognized in the 2022 period. Allocations under the Company's ESOP commenced during the fourth quarter of 2021. Occupancy and equipment expense totaled$227,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , an increase of$55,000 , or 32.0%, over the comparable period in 2021 primarily due to expenses related to an additional branch location opened inNovember 2021 and rebranding-related expenses of$14,000 . Data processing and communication expense totaled$242,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , an increase of$61,000 , or 33.7%, over the comparable period in 2021 primarily due to rebranding-related expenses of$32,000 for project support provided by our core software vendor and the cost of technology resources for additional personnel and our newest branch location. Professional fees totaled$175,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , an increase of$81,000 , or 86.2%, over the comparable period in 2021 primarily due to public company consulting and legal services and professional fees of$26,000 incurred for assistance with the BEA Program grant application during the three months endedJune 30, 2022 .
Advertising and marketing expense totaled
Franchise and shares tax expense totaled$58,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 . As a result of the mutual-to-stock conversion of the Bank and the establishment ofCatalyst Bancorp as its holding company, the Company became subject to franchise tax and the Bank became subject toLouisiana shares tax for 2022. Income Tax Expense. The Company reported an income tax benefit of$21,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , compared to income tax expense of$63,000 for the three months endedJune 30, 2021 . The change in income tax expense over the comparable three-month periods was primarily due to the change in taxable earnings. 38 Table of Contents
Comparison of Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended
General. For the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , the Company reported a net loss of$113,000 , compared to net income of$411,000 for the six months endedJune 30, 2021 . The decrease in net income over the comparable periods was primarily due to an increase in non-interest expense of$877,000 , or 23.8%, partially offset by an increase in non-interest income of$199,000 , or 52.8%. During the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , pre-tax costs associated with the rebranding of the Bank toCatalyst Bank totaled$242,000 and the Company received and recognized into income the$171,000 BEA Program grant from theCDFI Fund . Professional fees associated with the grant totaled$26,000 and were recorded in non-interest income in the same period. Interest Income. Total interest income decreased$83,000 , or 2.1%, to$3.9 million for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , from$4.0 million for the six months endedJune 30, 2021 . This decrease was primarily attributable to a$555,000 decrease in interest income on loans receivable, partially offset by an increase in income on investment securities of$419,000 and an increase in other interest income of$53,000 . The average loan yield was 4.75% for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , down from 5.07% for the six months endedJune 30, 2021 . In addition, average loans were$132.3 million for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , down$13.9 million , or 9.5%, compared to the same period in 2021. Loan income from the recognition of deferred PPP loan fees totaled$186,000 for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , down$24,000 , or 11.4%, from$210,000 recognized in the same period in 2021. The increase in interest income on investment securities was primarily due to an increase in the average volume of our securities portfolio. The average amortized cost of our investment securities was up$58.6 million , or 129.4%, for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , compared to the same period in 2021. During the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company deployed$41.9 million of the proceeds from our IPO into the investment securities portfolio. Interest Expense. Total interest expense decreased$111,000 , or 26.1%, to$315,000 for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 from$426,000 for the six months endedJune 30, 2021 . Interest expense on deposits was$179,000 during the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , down$111,000 , or 38.3%, from$290,000 for the six months endedJune 30, 2021 . While the average balance of our total interest-bearing deposits increased by$4.0 million , or 2.7%, to$149.2 million for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 compared to the six months endedJune 30, 2021 , the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits decreased by 16 basis points to 0.24% for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 compared to the six months endedJune 30, 2021 . Net Interest Income. Net interest income was$3.6 million for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , an increase of$28,000 , or 0.8%, compared to the six months endedJune 30, 2021 . Our interest rate spread was 2.48% and 3.08% for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Our net interest margin was 2.65% and 3.25% for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The decline in interest rate spread and net interest margin over the prior comparable periods was primarily the result of lower average yield on loans and a shift in the mix of our interest-earning assets as we grew our investment securities portfolio and experienced a decline in total loans. These factors reduced the average yield earned on total interest-earning assets in an amount which more than offset the reduction in the average cost of our interest-bearing liabilities. Provision for Loan Losses. During the six months endedJune 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded reversals to the allowance for loan losses of$260,000 and$286,000 , respectively. The amounts recorded during both periods primarily reflect the release of reserve builds recorded during 2020 for the anticipated effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on credit quality. Non-interest Income. Non-interest income increased$199,000 , or 52.8%, to$576,000 for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 from$377,000 for the six months endedJune 30, 2021 . The Company received and recognized into income a$171,000 BEA Program grant from theCDFI Fund during the six months endedJune 30, 2022 . In addition, BOLI income increased by$74,000 to$119,000 for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , compared to the same period in 2021 largely due to an aggregate of$10.0 million in additional BOLI policies purchased in March and April of 2022. 39 Table of Contents
The increases in non-interest income due to the BEA Program grant and BOLI were partially offset by losses on the disposal of fixed assets with a total net book value of$77,000 during the six months endedJune 30, 2022 . Of the assets disposed,$55,000 was attributable to branch signage that was replaced due to our rebranding. Non-interest Expense. Non-interest expense increased$877,000 , or 23.8%, to$4.6 million for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , compared to$3.7 million for the six months endedJune 30, 2021 . Total non-interest expense for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 included$187,000 of rebranding-related expenses. The increase in non-interest expense also reflects additional costs associated with operating as a public company and additional resources needed to expand our business. Salaries and employee benefits expense totaled$2.5 million for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , an increase of$232,000 , or 10.3%, over the comparable period in 2021 primarily due to ESOP compensation expense and new personnel in the 2022 period. Allocations under the Company's ESOP commenced during the fourth quarter of 2021. Professional fees totaled$315,000 for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , an increase of$148,000 , or 88.6%, over the comparable period in 2021 primarily due to public company consulting and legal services and professional fees of$26,000 incurred for assistance with the BEA Program grant application during the six months endedJune 30, 2022 . Advertising and marketing expense totaled$151,000 for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , an increase of$130,000 over the comparable period in 2021 primarily due to rebranding-related expenses of$121,000 incurred during the six months endedJune 30, 2022 . Franchise and shares tax expense totaled$116,000 for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 . As a result of the mutual-to-stock conversion of the Bank and the establishment ofCatalyst Bancorp as its holding company, the Company became subject to franchise tax and the Bank became subject toLouisiana shares tax for 2022. Income Tax Expense. The Company reported an income tax benefit of$59,000 for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 , compared to income tax expense of$93,000 for the six months endedJune 30, 2021 . The change in income tax expense over the comparable six-month periods was primarily due to the change in taxable
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company maintains levels of liquid assets deemed adequate by management. We adjust our liquidity levels to fund deposit outflows, repay our borrowings, and to fund loan commitments. We also adjust liquidity, as appropriate, to meet asset and liability management objectives. Liquidity describes our ability to meet the financial obligations that arise in the ordinary course of business. Liquidity is primarily needed to meet the borrowing and deposit withdrawal requirements of our customers and to fund current and planned expenditures. Our primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and securities, and proceeds from maturities of securities. We also have the ability to borrow from the FHLB. AtJune 30, 2022 , we had outstanding advances from the FHLB with a carrying value of$9.1 million , and had the capacity to borrow approximately an additional$45.0 million from the FHLB and an additional$17.8 million on a line of credit withFirst National Bankers Bank at such date. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. Our most liquid assets are cash and short-term investments. The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending, and investing activities during any given period. Our cash flows are comprised of three primary classifications: cash flows from operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities. Net cash provided by operating activities was$51,000 for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 . Net cash used in investing activities, which consists primarily of net changes in loans receivable, investment securities and other assets, such as bank-owned life insurance, was$13.7 million for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 . Net cash provided by financing activities, consisting of the net change in deposits, was$1.9 million for the six months endedJune 30, 2022 . We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position daily. We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments. Based on our deposit retention experience and current pricing strategy, we anticipate that a significant portion of maturing time deposits will be retained. We also anticipate continued use of FHLB advances. The Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements and was categorized as well-capitalized atJune 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 . Management is not aware of any conditions or events since the most recent notification that would change our category. The following table presents actual and required capital. To be Well Capitalized under the Prompt Corrective Actual Action Provision (Dollars in thousands) Amount Ratio Amount Ratio As ofJune 30, 2022
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital$ 77,779 58.51 % $
8,641 >6.5 % Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital 77,779 58.51 10,635 >8.0Total Risk-Based Capital 79,445 59.76 13,293 >10.0 Tier 1 Leverage Capital 77,779 28.43 13,681 >5.0 As ofDecember 31, 2021
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital$ 77,819 63.51 % $
7,965 >6.5 % Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital 77,819 63.51 9,803 >8.0Total Risk-Based Capital 79,360 64.77 12,253 >10.0 Tier 1 Leverage Capital 77,819 27.38 14,210 >5.0 41 Table of Contents AtJune 30, 2022 , we had$6.7 million of outstanding commitments to originate loans and$2.1 million of remaining funds to be disbursed on construction loans in process. Our total unused lines of credit, unused overdraft privilege amounts and letters of credit totaled$5.7 million atJune 30, 2022 . Certificates of deposit that are scheduled to mature in less than one year fromJune 30, 2022 , totaled$50.5 million . Management expects that a substantial portion of the maturing certificates of deposit will be retained. However, if a substantial portion of these deposits is not retained, we may utilize FHLB advances or raise interest rates on deposits to attract new accounts, which may result in higher levels of interest expense. The following table summarizes our outstanding commitments to originate loans and to advance additional amounts pursuant to outstanding letters of credit, lines of credit and undisbursed construction loans atJune 30, 2022 .
Amount of Commitment Expiration - Per Period
Total Amounts
Committed at
(Dollars in thousands) June 30, 2022 To 1 Year 1 - 3 Years 3 - 5 Years After 5 Years
Commitments to originate loans $ 6,744 $ 6,744 $ - $ - $ -
Undisbursed portion of
construction loans in process 2,056 1,758
298 - -
Unused lines of credit 4,534 1,173 2,046 - 1,315
Unused overdraft privilege
amounts 1,116 - - - 1,116
Letters of credit 4 4 - - -
Total commitments $ 14,454 $ 9,679 $ 2,344 $ - $ 2,431
The following table summarizes our contractual cash obligations at June 30,
2022 .
Payments Due By Period
Total at After 5
(Dollars in thousands) June 30, 2022 To 1 Year 1 - 3 Years 3 - 5 Years Years
Certificates of deposit $ 61,968 $ 50,530 $ 10,587 $ 851 $ -
FHLB advances 10,000 - - 3,000 7,000
Total long-term debt 71,968 50,530 10,587 3,851 7,000
Operating lease obligations - - - - -
Total contractual obligations $ 71,968
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For a discussion of the impact of recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 3 of the notes to our financial statements.
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