PCSB Financial Corporation Announces First Fiscal Quarter Financial Results

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PCSB Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PCSB), parent of PCSB Bank (the "Bank"), today announced net income of $4.8 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $3.5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and $3.6 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2021.

On May 23, 2022, the Company and Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (“Brookline”), the holding company of Brookline Bank and Bank Rhode Island, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”). Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, PCSB will merge with and into Brookline, with Brookline as the surviving corporation (the “Merger”). Following the Merger, PCSB Bank will operate as a separate bank subsidiary of Brookline. The consummation of the Merger remains subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals. The Merger is currently expected to be completed in the fourth calendar quarter of 2022.

On October 26, 2022, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share. The dividend is payable on or about November 25, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 10, 2022.

First Quarter Highlights

• Net income of $4.8 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the current quarter, increases of 36.3% and 32.2% compared to the linked quarter and same quarter last year, respectively. Excluding merger-related expenses and certain other non-recurring items, current quarter adjusted net income (non-GAAP) was $5.0 million or $0.35 per diluted share, increases of 13.7% and 53.0% compared to the linked quarter and same quarter last year, respectively. Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP financial measures appear at the end of this release.
• Net interest income of $14.9 million for the current quarter, increases of 6.7% and 18.5% from the linked quarter and the same quarter last year, respectively.
• Tax equivalent net interest margin of 3.19% for the current quarter, an increase from 3.00% in the linked quarter and 2.82% for the same quarter last year.
• Average cost of interest-bearing deposits of 0.48% for the current quarter, an increase from 0.35% in the linked quarter and 0.41% for the same quarter last year.
• Efficiency ratio of 61.07% for the current quarter, compared to 68.38% for the linked quarter and 65.59% for the same quarter last year. Adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) of 59.21% for the current quarter, a decrease from 61.28% for the linked quarter and 67.68% for the same quarter last year.
• Average loans receivable (excluding PPP loans) of $1.34 billion for the current quarter, annualized increases of 10.4% and 12.3% compared to the linked quarter and same quarter last year, respectively.
• Average deposits of $1.61 billion for the current quarter, annualized increases of 0.2% and 6.9% compared to the linked quarter and same quarter last year, respectively.
• Allowance for loan losses to total net loans receivable (excluding PPP loans) of 0.67% as of September 30, 2022, unchanged compared to June 30, 2022.
• Non-performing loans of $8.0 million, or 0.59% of total net loans receivable (excluding PPP loans), as of September 30, 2022, decreased from $9.2 million, or 0.69% as of June 30, 2022.

President’s Comments

“We are extremely pleased with the Company’s strong first quarter financial performance despite the continued uncertain economic environment” said Joseph D. Roberto, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of PCSB Financial Corporation. “Record core net income of $5.0 million for the first quarter reflects a 13.7% increase over the linked quarter and a 53.0% increase over the same quarter last year. The increase in net income was largely a result of an expanding net interest margin as new loan growth and the repricing opportunities from a well-positioned balance sheet were able to take advantage of higher market rates. Although deposits fell, as anticipated due to higher-yielding market alternatives, our core deposit base continues to provide strong liquidity for the company. Even though persistent inflation and the continued rising interest rate environment are causing economic headwinds, we remain optimistic in our ability to continue to provide sustainable value for our shareholders.”

Mr. Roberto added, "we look forward to our pending merger with Brookline Bancorp and also look forward to becoming part of a larger organization which will benefit both our customer base and shareholders. In the meantime, our PCSB Bank team continues to work hard to ensure that we have a seamless transition into Brookline’s organization.”

Income Statement Summary

Net income for the current quarter was $4.8 million, which increased $1.3 million from the linked quarter and $1.2 million from the prior year quarter. The change from the linked quarter is primarily due to a $928,000 increase in net interest income, a $711,000 decrease in noninterest expense and a $127,000 decrease in provision for loan losses, partially offset by a decrease of $295,000 in noninterest income and an increase of $198,000 in income tax expense. The change from the prior year quarter is primarily due to increases of $2.3 million in net interest income and $180,000 in noninterest income, partially offset by increases of $933,000 in noninterest expense, $338,000 in income tax expense and $69,000 in provision for loan losses.

Net interest income was $14.9 million for the current quarter, increases of $928,000, or 6.7%, compared to the linked quarter and $2.3 million, or 18.5%, compared to the prior year quarter. The increase compared to the linked quarter is primarily the result of a 19 basis point increase in the tax equivalent net interest margin. The increase in net interest income compared to the prior year period is primarily the result of a 37 basis point increase in the tax equivalent net interest margin and an $88.0 million, or 4.9%, increase in average interest-earning assets.

The Company recognized PPP loan interest and origination fee income (net of costs) of $9,000 in the current quarter, compared to $36,000 in the linked quarter and $373,000 in the prior year quarter. As of September 30, 2022, the Company had 5 outstanding PPP loans with balances totaling $1.8 million. Unearned origination fees (net of costs) were $77,000 as of September 30, 2022, which will be recognized in income over the remaining lives of the loans. PPP loan forgiveness is substantially complete as of September 30, 2022.

The tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.19% for the current quarter, reflecting increases of 19 basis points compared to 3.00% in the linked quarter and 37 basis points compared to 2.82% in the prior year quarter. Adjusted net interest margin, which excludes the effects of loan prepayment income and PPP loan interest and fees, was 3.16% for the current quarter compared to 2.94% in the linked quarter and 2.71% in the prior year quarter. Margin improvement compared to the linked quarter and prior year quarter was the result of increased asset yields, partially offset by higher deposit costs, both the result of higher market interest rates. Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures are included at the end of this release.

Tax equivalent yield on interest-earning assets for the current quarter was 3.59%, increases of 28 basis points from the linked quarter and 39 basis point from the prior year quarter. Excluding the effects of non-recurring PPP loan income and loan prepayment income, the tax equivalent yield on interest-earning assets for the current quarter was 3.56%, increases of 31 basis points from the linked quarter and 47 basis points from the same quarter last year. The increase in yield compared to the linked quarter and prior year quarter is a result of higher market interest rates driving higher yield on cash liquidity and adjustable rate loan and investment assets, along with higher investment and loan re-investment rates, as well as a more profitable asset mix.

The cost of interest-bearing deposits was 0.48% for the current quarter, increases of 13 basis points and 7 basis points from 0.35% and 0.41% in the linked quarter and prior year quarter, respectively. Recent increases by the Federal Reserve in the federal funds rate beginning in March 2022 and continuing throughout the current quarter have begun to result in deposit cost increases across the banking sector. However, despite an increase of 143 basis points in the average fed funds rate compared to the linked quarter, the average cost of interest-bearing deposits for the current quarter increased 13 basis points compared to the linked quarter, representing a beta of approximately 9%. As a result of competitive pressures, it is likely that our cost of deposits will continue to increase should market rates continue to increase. As of quarter end, the weighted average cost of interest-bearing deposits was 0.59%. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 0.53% for the current quarter, increases of 12 basis points from 0.41% in the linked quarter and 4 basis points from 0.49% in the prior year quarter.

The provision for loan losses was $82,000 for current quarter, compared to $209,000 for the linked quarter and $13,000 for the prior year quarter. Recoveries, net of charge-offs, were $39,000 for the current quarter compared to $7,000 for the linked quarter and $265,000 for the prior year quarter. Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans receivable (excluding PPP loans) was 0.59% as of September 30, 2022, a decrease from 0.69% as of June 30, 2022. Substandard loans were $10.1 million as of September 30, 2022, a decrease from $12.6 million as of June 30, 2022.

Noninterest income of $793,000 for the current quarter decreased $295,000 compared to the linked quarter and increased $180,000 compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease compared to the linked quarter was primarily due to a decrease of $311,000 in swap income. The increase compared to the prior year quarter was primarily due to increases of $141,000 in swap income and $52,000 in fees and service charges.

Noninterest expense of $9.6 million for the current quarter decreased $711,000 compared to the linked quarter and increased $933,000 compared to the prior year quarter. Excluding merger-related expenses of $311,000 in the current quarter and $1.2 million in the linked quarter, noninterest expenses increased $144,000, or 1.6%, compared to the linked quarter and $622,000, or 7.2%, compared to the same quarter last year. Excluding merger-related expenses, the $622,000 increase compared to the prior year quarter was primarily due to higher salaries and benefits, communication and data processing costs and pension costs. The $144,000 increase compared to the linked quarter is the result of higher pension costs, partially offset by lower salaries and benefits and professional fees.

The effective income tax rate was 20.5% for the current quarter, as compared to 22.8% for the linked quarter and 19.9% for the prior year quarter. The increased rate for the linked quarter is primarily due to non-deductible merger-related expenses. Excluding such expenses, the effective tax rate for the current and linked quarters is 20.5% and 20.2%, respectively.

Balance Sheet Summary

Total assets decreased $48.6 million to $1.94 billion at September 30, 2022 as compared to June 30, 2022, primarily due to decreases of $67.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and $8.4 million in investment securities, partially offset by increases of $20.8 million in loans receivable and $6.8 million in all other assets. Net loans receivable increased $20.8 million, or 6.4% annualized. The increase was primarily the result of increases in commercial mortgage loans, commercial loans and construction loans of $11.4 million, $5.6 million and $4.4 million, respectively, partially offset by a net decrease in all other loans. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents was primarily the result of the increase in loans receivable as well as decreases in deposits and FHLB advances.

Total liabilities decreased $52.5 million to $1.66 billion at September 30, 2022 as compared to June 30, 2022, driven by a $33.0 million decrease in deposits and a $20.0 million decrease in FHLB advances. The $33.0 million, or 2.0% decrease in deposits includes decreases in demand, money market, savings and time deposit accounts of $17.7 million, $13.6 million, $8.4 million and $4.3 million, respectively, partially offset by a $10.9 million increase in NOW accounts. The decrease in deposits is the result of competitive pricing pressures as market rates continue to increase.

Total shareholders’ equity increased $3.9 million to $281.1 million at September 30, 2022 as compared to $277.2 million as of June 30, 2022. The increase for the year was primarily due to net income of $4.8 million and $1.3 million of stock-based compensation and reduction in unearned ESOP shares for plan shares earned during the period, partially offset by $1.1 million of other comprehensive losses related primarily to unrealized losses on investment securities driven by higher market interest rates and $1.0 million of cash dividends declared and paid.

At September 30, 2022, the Company’s book value per share and tangible book value per share were $18.33 and $17.93, respectively, compared to $18.07 and $17.67, respectively, at June 30, 2022. Reconciliations of book value per share (GAAP measure) to tangible book value per share (non-GAAP measure) appear at the end of this release. At September 30, 2022, the Bank was considered “well capitalized” under applicable regulatory guidelines.

About PCSB Financial Corporation and PCSB Bank

PCSB Financial Corporation is the bank holding company for PCSB Bank. PCSB Bank is a New York-chartered commercial bank that has served the banking needs of its customers in the Lower Hudson Valley of New York State since 1871. It operates from its executive offices/headquarters and 14 branch offices located in Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties in New York.

This News Release contains a number of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may be identified by use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions.

Forward-looking statements are based upon various assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of management's experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors (many of which are beyond the Company's control) that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the following: the duration, extent and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its impact on our business and operations, the impact of lost fee revenue and increased operating expenses, as well as its effect on our customers and issuers of securities, including their ability to make timely payments on obligations, service providers and on economies and markets more generally, the timing and occurrence or non-occurrence of events may be subject to circumstances beyond the Company’s control; there may be increases in competitive pressure among financial institutions or from non-financial institutions; changes in the interest rate environment may reduce  asset value and interest margins; changes in deposit flows, loan demand or real estate values may adversely affect the Company's business; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines may cause the Company’s financial condition to be perceived differently; changes in corporate and/or individual income tax laws may adversely affect the Company's financial condition or results of operations; general economic conditions, either nationally or locally in some or all areas in which the Company conducts business, or conditions in the securities markets or the banking industry may be less favorable than the Company currently anticipates; legislation or regulatory changes may adversely affect the Company’s business; technological changes may be more difficult or expensive than the Company anticipates; success or consummation of new business initiatives may be more difficult or expensive than the Company anticipates; or litigation or other matters before regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future, may delay the occurrence or non-occurrence of events longer than the Company anticipates. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by applicable law or regulation.

Contact: Joseph D. Roberto
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
(914) 248-7272

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⁽¹⁾  Tax exempt yield is shown on a tax equivalent basis for proper comparison using a statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for all periods presented. See reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP measures at the end of this release.
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⁽³⁾  Merger-related expenses, primarily consisting of legal and consulting costs, total $311,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, $86,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and no expense for the three months ended December 31, 2022 or September 30, 2021.
⁽⁴⁾  Tangible book value per share is a non-GAAP measure and equals total shareholders' equity, less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by shares outstanding. We believe this disclosure may be meaningful to those investors who seek to evaluate our equity without giving effect to goodwill and other intangible assets. Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP measures appear at the end of this release.
⁽⁵⁾  Total loans receivable excludes PPP loans.
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