• Riverview Bancorp Earns $6.4 Million in Second Fiscal Quarter of 2022; Highlighted by Robust Loan Growth and Strong Loan Pipeline

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 28 Oct 2021 16:57:31   America/Chicago

    VANCOUVER, Wash., Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq GSM: RVSB) (“Riverview” or the “Company”) today reported earnings of $6.4 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, in the second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021 compared to $5.8 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, in the preceding quarter and $2.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the second fiscal quarter a year ago.

    In the first six months of fiscal 2022, net income increased to $12.2 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, compared to $3.0 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the first six months of fiscal 2021.

    “We delivered strong second fiscal quarter operating results, driven by an increase in net interest income, and higher operating income, which resulted in a return on average assets of 1.52% and a return on average equity of 15.96% for the quarter,” stated Kevin Lycklama, president and chief executive officer. “We had exceptional net loan growth during the quarter and our loan pipeline remains strong. Core deposits continue to reach record levels, which has supported the new loan growth. As we continue to move through these latter stages of the pandemic, we are encouraged with the increased business activity in Southwest Washington and Oregon, and the increased loan growth opportunities ahead.”

    Second Quarter Highlights (at or for the period ended September 30, 2021)

    • Net income increased to $6.4 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, compared to $5.8 million, or $0.26 per diluted share in the preceding quarter and $2.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted share in the second quarter a year ago.
    • Pre-tax, pre-provision for loan losses income (non-GAAP) was $7.3 million for the quarter compared to $5.7 million in the preceding quarter and $5.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.
    • Net interest income increased to $12.4 million compared to $11.3 million in the preceding quarter and $11.1 million in the second fiscal quarter a year ago.
    • Net interest margin (“NIM”) was 3.12%.
    • Riverview recorded a recapture of loan losses of $1.1 million during the quarter.
    • The allowance for loan losses was $16.5 million, or 1.80% of total loans. The allowance for loan losses excluding SBA purchased and SBA PPP loans (non-GAAP) was 1.97% of total loans.
    • There were no loan modifications as of September 30, 2021.
    • Total loans increased $25.1 million, or 11.2% annualized, during the quarter. The net increase consisted of a decrease of $22.8 million in SBA PPP loans and an increase of $47.9 million in non-PPP loans.
    • Total deposits increased $93.7 million, or 26.3% annualized, during the quarter to $1.51 billion.
    • Non-performing assets were 0.03% of total assets.
    • Total risk-based capital ratio was 17.42% and Tier 1 leverage ratio was 9.08%.
    • Increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.055 per share, generating a current dividend yield of 3.05% based on the share price at close of market on October 27, 2021.

    Income Statement Review

    Riverview’s net interest income increased to $12.4 million in the current quarter compared to $11.3 million in the preceding quarter and $11.1 million in the second fiscal quarter a year ago. Interest income increased compared to prior quarters due to strong loan growth, an increase in net fees on loan prepayments and an increase in investment securities during the quarter. In the first six months of fiscal 2022, net interest income was $23.7 million compared to $22.2 million in the first six months of fiscal 2021.

    During the second quarter of fiscal 2022, $928,000 of interest and net fee income was earned through PPP loan forgiveness and normal amortization. This compared to $892,000 of interest and net fee income on PPP loans during the preceding quarter and $691,000 in the second quarter of the prior year.

    Riverview’s NIM was 3.12% for the second quarter of fiscal 2022, a five basis-point increase compared to 3.07% in the preceding quarter and a 21 basis-point decrease compared to 3.33% in the second quarter of fiscal 2021. “The NIM expansion during the quarter compared to the prior quarter was primarily due to new loan originations replacing SBA PPP loan payoffs, higher levels of loan fee amortization on PPP loans and an increase in net fees on loan prepayments, which were partially offset by excess liquidity on the balance sheet due to record deposit growth,” said David Lam, executive vice president and chief financial officer. In the first six months of fiscal 2022, the net interest margin was 3.09% compared to 3.48% in the same period a year earlier.

    During the second fiscal quarter of 2022, net fees on loan prepayments, which included purchased SBA loan premiums, increased net interest income by $485,000 and increased the NIM by 13 basis points. This compared to $43,000 in net fees on loan prepayments adding two basis points to NIM in the preceding quarter. The interest accretion on purchased loans totaled $89,000 and resulted in a three basis point increase in the NIM during the second quarter, compared to $71,000 and a two basis point increase in the NIM during the preceding quarter. For the second fiscal quarter of 2022, SBA PPP loan interest and fees added 15 basis points to the NIM compared to 8 basis points for the preceding quarter. The increase in the current quarter was due primarily to the recognition of PPP loan fees as a part of the loan forgiveness process. The average overnight cash balances increased to $345.8 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2021 compared to $272.3 million in the preceding quarter and $204.4 million for the second fiscal quarter a year ago, due to the growth in deposits. Without the increase in overnight cash balances, NIM would have been 79 basis points higher in the current quarter, 69 basis points higher in the prior quarter and 66 basis points higher in the second quarter a year ago. These items resulted in a core-NIM (non-GAAP) of 3.60% in the current quarter compared to 3.64% in the preceding quarter and 4.04% in the second fiscal quarter a year ago. The following table represents the components of (non-GAAP) Core NIM:

     Three Months Ended
     September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 September 30, 2020
          
    Net interest margin (GAAP) 3.12 % 3.07 % 3.33 %
      Net fees on loan prepayments (0.13)  (0.02)  0.01  
      Accretion on purchased MBank loans (0.03)  (0.02)  (0.04) 
      SBA PPP loans (0.15)  (0.08)  0.08  
    Excess FRB liquidity 0.79   0.69   0.66  
    Core net interest margin (non-GAAP) 3.60 % 3.64 % 4.04 %


    During the second fiscal quarter of 2022, Riverview continued the deployment of excess cash into its investment portfolio. Investment securities totaled $350.3 million at September 30, 2021 compared to $308.1 million at June 30, 2021. During the quarter, the Company purchased $54.8 million in new securities with a weighted average yield of 1.37%. Investment purchases were comprised primarily of agency securities, MBS backed by government agencies and municipal securities.

    Average securities balances for the quarters ended September 30, 2021, June 30, 2021, and September 30, 2020 were $326.1 million, $279.0 million and $129.1 million, respectively. The weighted average yields on securities balances for those same periods were 1.47%, 1.53% and 1.62%, respectively.

    Average PPP loans were $46.2 million in the second quarter compared to $80.3 million in the preceding quarter and $110.6 million in the second quarter a year ago. During the quarter, the Company recorded $118,000 in interest income on PPP loans and $810,000 in loan fee amortization into income. This compared to $203,000 in interest income on PPP loans and $689,000 in loan fee amortization during the preceding quarter and $283,000 in interest income on PPP loans and $408,000 in loan fee amortization during the second fiscal quarter a year ago.

    Loan yields increased 44 basis points during the quarter to 5.11% compared to 4.67% in the preceding quarter due primarily to an increase in net fees on loan prepayments along with low-rate PPP loans being removed from the loan portfolio at the time of forgiveness or payoff. Loan yields were 4.58% in the second fiscal quarter a year ago. Loan yields excluding PPP loans were 4.95% for the quarter compared to 4.69% in the preceding quarter and 4.84% in the year-ago quarter.

    Riverview’s cost of deposits decreased to 0.11% during the second fiscal quarter compared to 0.13% in the preceding quarter and 0.22% in the second fiscal quarter a year ago. The sequential decrease in deposit costs during the quarter reflects the continued low interest rate environment and are expected to decrease further as certificates of deposit reprice at maturity. Certificate of deposit maturities over the next quarter and twelve months are $30.4 million and $80.7 million, respectively, with a weighted average interest rate of 1.09% and 0.84%.

    Non-interest income was $3.1 million during the quarter compared to $3.6 million in the preceding quarter and $2.8 million in the second fiscal quarter of 2021. Non-interest income decreased during the quarter as a result of a $479,000 BOLI death benefit recorded in the preceding quarter that was not present during the current quarter. Interchange and merchant bankcard fee income during the quarter remained strong due to the continued increase in economic activity in Oregon and Washington and brokered loan fee income also remained strong due to the increased activity in the mortgage and refinance market. In the first six months of fiscal 2022, non-interest income was $6.7 million compared to $5.4 million in the same period a year ago.

    Asset management fees were $928,000 during the second fiscal quarter compared to $976,000 in the preceding quarter and $883,000 in the second fiscal quarter a year ago. The decrease in the sequential quarter was due to the seasonal tax preparation fees collected during the prior quarter. Riverview Trust Company’s assets under management remained at $1.3 billion at September 30, 2021 and June 30, 2021.

    Non-interest expense was $8.2 million during the quarter compared to $9.1 million in the preceding quarter and $8.8 million in the second fiscal quarter a year ago. The decrease in the sequential quarter was due to Riverview recognizing a $1.0 million gain on sale of a former branch property that closed in May 2021. Excluding that gain on sale, non-interest expense increased $50,000 from the prior linked quarter. Riverview continues to manage its non-interest expenses in the current economic environment and look for opportunities to improve operating efficiencies. Year-to-date, non-interest expense was $17.3 million compared to $17.5 million in the first six months of fiscal 2021.

    Return on average assets was 1.52% in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to 1.46% in the preceding quarter. Return on average equity and return on average tangible equity (non-GAAP) was 15.96% and 19.31%, respectively, compared to 14.89% and 18.13%, respectively, for the prior quarter. The efficiency ratio improved to 53.0% for the second fiscal quarter compared to 61.4% in the preceding quarter and 63.7% in the second fiscal quarter a year ago.

    Riverview’s effective tax rate for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 was 23.1% compared to 21.5% for the preceding quarter and 21.7% for the year ago quarter.

    Balance Sheet Review

    Riverview’s total loans were $914.5 million at September 30, 2021 compared to $889.5 million three months earlier and $975.2 million a year ago. The decrease in loan balances compared to the year ago quarter was primarily driven by forgiveness of SBA PPP loans. SBA PPP loans, net of fees, totaled $32.7 million at September 30, 2021 compared to $55.5 million at June 30, 2021 and $110.8 million at September 30, 2020. The Company also completed the purchase of a $21.7 million pool of mortgage loans to partially replace mortgage loans within its portfolio that paid down during the last year. Organic loan growth was strong during the quarter but continues to be impacted by loan payoffs as well as strong competition for high-quality loans in our markets.

    Riverview’s loan pipeline totaled $104.5 million at September 30, 2021, compared to $84.2 million at the end of the prior quarter. The Company has placed an internal focus on loan originations and increased business development activities over the last few quarters with the improvement in economic activity in its primary markets of Oregon and Washington. “Based on our economic forecasts and outlook for our markets, we remain optimistic for continued loan growth for the remainder of our fiscal year as we deploy our excess liquidity into higher yielding assets,” said Lycklama.

    Undisbursed construction loans totaled $28.2 million at September 30, 2021, compared to $14.0 million at June 30, 2021, with the majority of the undisbursed construction loans expected to fund over the next several quarters. Revolving commercial business loan commitments totaled $66.0 million at September 30, 2021 compared to $58.0 million three months earlier. Utilization on these loans totaled 8.6% at September 30, 2021 compared to 6.0% at June 30, 2021. The weighted average rate on loan originations during the quarter was 3.82% compared to 3.98% in the preceding quarter and 4.12% in the second quarter a year ago.

    Total deposits increased $93.7 million, or 6.6%, to $1.51 billion at September 30, 2021 compared to the preceding quarter and increased $306.7 million, or 25.6%, compared to a year earlier. Non-interest bearing checking accounts increased $104.9 million, or 27.1% year-over-year, to $491.3 million at September 30, 2021. Checking accounts, as a percentage of total deposits, totaled 51.7% at September 30, 2021.

    Shareholders’ equity increased to $159.8 million at September 30, 2021 compared to $157.0 million three months earlier and $149.0 million a year earlier. Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) increased to $5.96 at September 30, 2021 compared to $5.80 at June 30, 2021 and $5.43 at September 30, 2020. Riverview paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.055 per share on October 19, 2021, which was a 10.0% increase over the dividend paid over the past seven quarters.

    Credit Quality

    Non-performing assets were $490,000, or 0.03% of total assets, at September 30, 2021 compared to $383,000, or 0.02% of total assets, three months earlier and $1.3 million, or 0.09% of total assets, at September 30, 2020. Riverview recorded net loan recoveries during the quarter of $10,000. This compared to net loan recoveries during the prior quarter of $12,000 and net loan charge-offs of $10,000 in the second fiscal quarter a year ago.

    Due to the improvement in economic conditions, and the overall quality of the loan portfolio, Riverview recorded a recapture of loan losses of $1.1 million during the second fiscal quarter. This compared to a recapture of loan losses of $1.6 million in the prior quarter and a $1.8 million provision for loan losses during the second fiscal quarter a year ago.

    At September 30, 2021, Riverview had no commercial loan modifications remaining on its books. This compared to one commercial loan totaling $563,000 at June 30, 2021. Riverview had no new commercial loan accommodation requests through the date of this press release. There were no consumer loan modifications as of September 30, 2021 or June 30, 2021.

    Riverview’s hotel/motel portfolio performance has steadily improved over the last several quarters and at September 30, 2021 there were no remaining hotel/motel loans with COVID modifications. Loans in this portfolio are primarily concentrated in Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington with a few properties located on the Oregon Coast and in the Columbia River Gorge. This portfolio is comprised of mainly flagged properties versus independent hotel/motels and are in the midscale and economy categories.

    Classified assets were $10.3 million at September 30, 2021 compared to $8.6 million at June 30, 2021 and $4.8 million at September 30, 2020. The classified asset to total capital ratio was 6.2% at September 30, 2021 compared to 5.3% three months earlier and 3.2% a year earlier. Criticized assets decreased to $31.3 million at September 30, 2021 compared to $40.3 million at June 30, 2021, and $39.1 million at September 30, 2020. These balances are expected to further decline over the next several quarters as the Company receives updated financial statements from these borrowers. The criticized assets balance reflects risk rating changes primarily associated with loans that had been granted COVID-19 loan modifications. In general, borrowers whose loans were paying as agreed prior to COVID-19, remain well-secured and have provided acceptable plans for returning to full payment status were downgraded to a pass/watch rating. Modifications that extended beyond six months were generally downgraded to a special mention/criticized rating unless other mitigating considerations exist that lowered the bank’s credit risk. Borrowers who could not provide a plan or whose business was closed with no plan for re-opening in a reasonable timeframe, were moved to a substandard/classified rating. In addition, the risk rating was also downgraded for certain borrowers who were not granted COVID-19 loan modifications, but who still have been impacted negatively by the COVID-19 pandemic.

    At September 30, 2021, the allowance for loan losses was $16.5 million, compared to $17.6 million at June 30, 2021 and $18.9 million one year earlier. The allowance for loan losses represented 1.80% of total loans at September 30, 2021, compared to 1.98% in the preceding quarter and 1.93% a year earlier. The allowance for loan losses to loans, net of SBA guaranteed loans (including SBA PPP loans) (non-GAAP), was 1.97% at September 30, 2021 compared to 2.22% at June 30, 2021 and 2.35% a year earlier. Included in the carrying value of loans are net discounts on the MBank purchased loans, which may reduce the need for an allowance for loan losses on these loans because they are carried at an amount below the outstanding principal balance. The remaining net discount on these purchased loans was $562,000 at September 30, 2021 compared to $652,000 three months earlier.

    Capital

    Riverview continues to maintain capital levels well in excess of the regulatory requirements to be categorized as “well capitalized” with a total risk-based capital ratio of 17.42% and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.08% at September 30, 2021. Tangible common equity to average tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP) was 7.82% at September 30, 2021.

    PPP Loans

    During Round 1, Riverview originated 790 PPP loans totaling approximately $112.9 million, net of deferred fees, with an average loan size of $147,000. Unamortized PPP deferred loan fees at September 30, 2021 totaled $5,000 for Round 1. The following table presents the breakdown and balance, net of deferred fees, of Round 1 PPP loans at September 30, 2021:

    RangeNumber of loans  Total
    (in 000s)
         
    Up to $150,0004 $116
    $150,001 to $350,0001  322
    Total5 $438

    In PPP Round 2, Riverview originated 414 PPP loans totaling approximately $54.1 million, net of deferred fees, with an average loan size of $131,000. Unamortized PPP deferred loan fees at September 30, 2021 totaled $1.2 million for Round 2. The following table presents the breakdown and balance, net of deferred fees, of Round 2 PPP loans at September 30, 2021:

    RangeNumber of loans  Total
    (in 000s)
         
    Up to $150,000215 $10,297
    $150,001 to $350,00045  9,951
    $350,001 to $2,000,00014  10,033
    Over $2,000,0001  1,948
    Total275 $32,229

    In total, 924 PPP loans totaling $134.3 million (80.4%) have been forgiven by the SBA or repaid by the borrower.

    Stock Repurchase Program

    On June 10, 2021, Riverview announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase up to $5.0 million of the Company’s outstanding shares, in the open market, based on prevailing market prices, or in privately negotiated transactions, over a period beginning on June 21, 2021, and continuing until the earlier of the completion of the repurchase or the next six months. As of September 30, 2021, Riverview had purchased 249,908 shares at an average price of $6.89 per share under the existing plan.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. Management has presented these non-GAAP financial measures in this earnings release because it believes that they provide useful and comparative information to assess trends in Riverview's core operations reflected in the current quarter's results and facilitate the comparison of our performance with the performance of our peers. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and are not a substitute for any analysis based on GAAP. Where applicable, comparable earnings information using GAAP financial measures is also presented. Because not all companies use the same calculations, our presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures as calculated by other companies. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures, see the tables below.


    Tangible shareholders' equity to tangible assets and tangible book value per share:       
               
    (Dollars in thousands)September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 March 31, 2021   
               
    Shareholders' equity (GAAP)$159,760  $156,976  $149,046  $151,594    
    Exclude: Goodwill (27,076)  (27,076)  (27,076)  (27,076)   
    Exclude: Core deposit intangible, net (557)  (588)  (689)  (619)   
    Tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)$132,127  $129,312  $121,281  $123,899    
               
    Total assets (GAAP)$1,716,352  $1,617,016  $1,425,171  $1,549,158    
    Exclude: Goodwill (27,076)  (27,076)  (27,076)  (27,076)   
    Exclude: Core deposit intangible, net (557)  (588)  (689)  (619)   
    Tangible assets (non-GAAP)$1,688,719  $1,589,352  $1,397,406  $1,521,463    
               
    Shareholders' equity to total assets (GAAP) 9.31%  9.71%  10.46%  9.79%   
               
    Tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP) 7.82%  8.14%  8.68%  8.14%   
               
    Shares outstanding 22,164,707   22,277,868   22,336,235   22,351,235    
               
    Book value per share (GAAP) 7.21   7.05   6.67   6.78    
               
    Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) 5.96   5.80   5.43   5.54    
               
               
    Pre-tax, pre-provision income          
     Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
    (Dollars in thousands)September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 
               
    Net income (GAAP)$6,430  $5,755  $2,543  $12,185  $3,023  
    Include: Provision for income taxes 1,933   1,580   704   3,513   790  
    Include: Provision for (recapture of) loan losses (1,100)  (1,600)  1,800   (2,700)  6,300  
    Pre-tax, pre-provision income (non-GAAP)$7,263  $5,735  $5,047  $12,998  $10,113  
               
               
    Net interest margin reconciliation to core net interest margin         
     Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
    (Dollars in thousands)September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 
               
    Net interest income (GAAP)$12,376  $11,284  $11,064  $23,660  $22,192  
      Tax equivalent adjustment 17   16   5   33   11  
      Net fees on loan prepayments (485)  (43)  30   (528)  130  
      Accretion on purchased MBank loans (89)  (71)  (123)  (160)  (195) 
      SBA PPP loans interest income and net fees (928)  (892)  (691)  (1,820)  (1,302) 
      Income on excess FRB liquidity (129)  (77)  (50)  (206)  (68) 
    Adjusted net interest income (non-GAAP)$10,762  $10,217  $10,235  $20,979  $20,768  
               
               
     Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
    (Dollars in thousands)September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 
               
    Average balance of interest-earning assets (GAAP)$1,577,652  $1,478,715  $1,318,803  $1,528,454  $1,271,007  
      SBA PPP loans (average) (46,169)  (80,297)  (110,573)  (63,140)  (97,762) 
      Excess FRB liquidity (average) (345,806)  (272,331)  (204,422)  (309,269)  (149,960) 
    Average balance of interest-earning assets excluding          
    SBA PPP loans and excess FRB liquidity (non-GAAP)$1,185,677  $1,126,087  $1,003,808  $1,156,045  $1,023,285  
               
               
     Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
     September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 
               
    Net interest margin (GAAP) 3.12 % 3.07 % 3.33 % 3.09 % 3.48 %
      Net fees on loan prepayments (0.13)  (0.02)  0.01   (0.07)  (0.02) 
      Accretion on purchased MBank loans (0.03)  (0.02)  (0.04)  (0.02)  (0.03) 
      SBA PPP loans (0.15)  (0.08)  0.08   (0.11)  0.12  
    Excess FRB liquidity 0.79   0.69   0.66   0.73   0.50  
    Core net interest margin (non-GAAP) 3.60 % 3.64 % 4.04 % 3.62 % 4.05 %
               
               
    Allowance for loan losses reconciliation, excluding SBA purchased and PPP loans       
               
    (Dollars in thousands)September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 March 31, 2021   
               
    Allowance for loan losses$16,500  $17,590  $18,866  $19,178    
               
    Loans receivable (GAAP)$914,532  $889,479  $975,174  $943,235    
    Exclude: SBA purchased loans (43,709)  (42,213)  (61,990)  (47,379)   
    Exclude: SBA PPP loans (32,666)  (55,511)  (110,794)  (93,444)   
    Loans receivable excluding SBA purchased and PPP loans (non-GAAP)$838,157  $791,755  $802,390  $802,412    
               
    Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable (GAAP) 1.80%  1.98%  1.93%  2.03%   
               
    Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable excluding SBA purchased and PPP loans (non-GAAP) 1.97%  2.22%  2.35%  2.39%   


    About Riverview

    Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (www.riverviewbank.com) is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington – just north of Portland, Oregon, on the I-5 corridor. With assets of $1.72 billion at September 30, 2021, it is the parent company of the 98-year-old Riverview Community Bank, as well as Riverview Trust Company. The Bank offers true community banking services, focusing on providing the highest quality service and financial products to commercial and retail clients through 16 branches, including 12 in the Portland-Vancouver area, and 3 lending centers. For the past 7 years, Riverview has been named Best Bank by the readers of The Vancouver Business Journal and The Columbian.

    “Safe Harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, including on our credit quality and business operations, as well as the impact on general economic and financial conditions and other uncertainties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the extent and duration of the impact on public health, the U.S. and global economies, and consumer and corporate customers, including economic activity, employment levels and market liquidity; the Company’s ability to raise common capital; the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in the Company’s allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses that may be impacted by deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in the Company’s market areas; changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long term interest rates, deposit interest rates, the Company’s net interest margin and funding sources; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in the Company’s market areas; secondary market conditions for loans and the Company’s ability to sell loans in the secondary market; results of examinations of us by the Office of Comptroller of the Currency or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, require us to increase the Company’s reserve for loan losses, write-down assets, change Riverview Community Bank’s regulatory capital position or affect the Company’s ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, which could adversely affect its liquidity and earnings; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect the Company’s business including changes in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules; the Company’s ability to attract and retain deposits; further increases in premiums for deposit insurance; the Company’s ability to control operating costs and expenses; the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of the Company’s assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; difficulties in reducing risks associated with the loans on the Company’s balance sheet; staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect the Company’s workforce and potential associated charges; computer systems on which the Company depends could fail or experience a security breach; the Company’s ability to retain key members of its senior management team; costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel it may in the future acquire into its operations and the Company’s ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames and any future goodwill impairment due to changes in the Company’s business, changes in market conditions, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors related thereto; increased competitive pressures among financial services companies; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; the Company’s ability to pay dividends on its common stock; and interest or principal payments on its junior subordinated debentures; adverse changes in the securities markets; inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board, including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting the Company’s operations, pricing, products and services and the other risks described from time to time in our filings with the SEC.

    Such forward-looking statements may include projections. Any such projections were not prepared in accordance with published guidelines of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants or the Securities Exchange Commission regarding projections and forecasts nor have such projections been audited, examined or otherwise reviewed by independent auditors of the Company. In addition, such projections are based upon many estimates and inherently subject to significant economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of management of the Company. Accordingly, actual results may be materially higher or lower than those projected. The inclusion of such projections herein should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that the projections will prove to be correct.

    The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known to the Company. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. These risks could cause our actual results for fiscal 2022 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us, and could negatively affect the Company’s operating and stock price performance.


    RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY       
    Consolidated Balance Sheets       
    (In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 March 31, 2021
    ASSETS       
            
    Cash (including interest-earning accounts of $352,187, $318,639,$368,122  $334,741 $238,016 $265,408 
    $226,583 and $254,205)       
    Certificate of deposits held for investment 249   249  249  249 
    Investment securities:       
    Available for sale, at estimated fair value 278,224   268,853  126,273  216,304 
    Held to maturity, at amortized cost 72,109   39,225  24  39,574 
    Loans receivable (net of allowance for loan losses of $16,500,       
    $17,590, $18,866, and $19,178) 898,032   871,889  956,308  924,057 
    Prepaid expenses and other assets 11,681   12,912  16,018  13,189 
    Accrued interest receivable 4,772   4,940  5,341  5,236 
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 1,722   1,722  2,620  1,722 
    Premises and equipment, net 16,307   17,940  17,296  17,824 
    Financing lease right-of-use assets 1,393   1,413  1,470  1,432 
    Deferred income taxes, net 5,467   5,047  3,076  5,419 
    Mortgage servicing rights, net 52   66  128  81 
    Goodwill 27,076   27,076  27,076  27,076 
    Core deposit intangible, net 557   588  689  619 
    Bank owned life insurance 30,589   30,355  30,587  30,968 
            
    TOTAL ASSETS$1,716,352  $1,617,016 $1,425,171 $1,549,158 
            
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY       
            
    LIABILITIES:       
    Deposits$1,506,679  $1,412,966 $1,199,972 $1,346,060 
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities 20,165   17,431  16,087  21,906 
    Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance 650   555  1,011  521 
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances -   -  30,000  - 
    Junior subordinated debentures 26,791   26,770  26,705  26,748 
    Finance lease liability 2,307   2,318  2,350  2,329 
    Total liabilities 1,556,592   1,460,040  1,276,125  1,397,564 
            
    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:       
    Serial preferred stock, $.01 par value; 250,000 authorized,       
    issued and outstanding, none -   -  -  - 
    Common stock, $.01 par value; 50,000,000 authorized,       
    September 30, 2021 – 22,414,615 issued and 22,164,707 outstanding;      
    June 30, 2021 – 22,351,235 issued and 22,277,868 outstanding; 221   222  222  223 
    September 30, 2020 - 22,336,235 issued and outstanding;       
    March 31, 2021 – 22,351,235 issued and outstanding;       
    Additional paid-in capital 62,122   63,213  63,420  63,650 
    Retained earnings 97,727   92,522  82,666  87,881 
    Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (310)  1,019  2,738  (160)
    Total shareholders’ equity 159,760   156,976  149,046  151,594 
            
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$1,716,352  $1,617,016 $1,425,171 $1,549,158 



    RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY      
    Consolidated Statements of Income      
     Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
    (In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)Sept. 30, 2021June 30, 2021Sept. 30, 2020 Sept. 30, 2021Sept. 30, 2020
    INTEREST INCOME:      
    Interest and fees on loans receivable$11,626 $10,776 $11,346 $22,402 $22,874
    Interest on investment securities - taxable 1,136  999  505  2,135  1,160
    Interest on investment securities - nontaxable 55  50  17  105  35
    Other interest and dividends 148  95  81  243  118
    Total interest and dividend income 12,965  11,920  11,949  24,885  24,187
           
    INTEREST EXPENSE:      
    Interest on deposits 399  442  657  841  1,515
    Interest on borrowings 190  194  228  384  480
    Total interest expense 589  636  885  1,225  1,995
    Net interest income 12,376  11,284  11,064  23,660  22,192
    Provision for (recapture of) loan losses (1,100) (1,600) 1,800  (2,700) 6,300
           
    Net interest income after provision for (recapture of) loan losses 13,476  12,884  9,264  26,360  15,892
           
    NON-INTEREST INCOME:      
    Fees and service charges 1,814  1,855  1,663  3,669  3,061
    Asset management fees 928  976  883  1,904  1,857
    Bank owned life insurance ("BOLI") 234  190  242  424  432
    BOLI death benefit in excess of cash surrender value 21  479  -  500  -
    Other, net 77  88  31  165  92
    Total non-interest income, net 3,074  3,588  2,819  6,662  5,442
           
    NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:      
    Salaries and employee benefits 5,635  5,754  5,379  11,389  10,571
    Occupancy and depreciation 1,309  1,409  1,457  2,718  2,907
    Data processing 724  765  697  1,489  1,358
    Amortization of core deposit intangible 31  31  35  62  70
    Advertising and marketing 180  152  110  332  239
    FDIC insurance premium 113  95  84  208  132
    State and local taxes 221  198  204  419  408
    Telecommunications 55  46  85  101  171
    Professional fees 343  317  321  660  641
    Other (424) 370  464  (54) 1,024
    Total non-interest expense 8,187  9,137  8,836  17,324  17,521
           
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 8,363  7,335  3,247  15,698  3,813
    PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 1,933  1,580  704  3,513  790
    NET INCOME$6,430 $5,755 $2,543 $12,185 $3,023
           
    Earnings per common share:      
    Basic$0.29 $0.26 $0.11 $0.55 $0.14
    Diluted$0.29 $0.26 $0.11 $0.55 $0.14
    Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:      
    Basic 22,179,829  22,344,785  22,261,709  22,261,856  22,259,201
    Diluted 22,191,487  22,358,764  22,276,312  22,274,668  22,276,308



               
    (Dollars in thousands) At or for the three months ended At or for the six months ended
      Sept. 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 Sept. 30, 2020 Sept. 30, 2021 Sept. 30, 2020
    AVERAGE BALANCES          
    Average interest–earning assets $1,577,652  $1,478,715  $1,318,803  $1,528,454 $1,271,007
    Average interest-bearing liabilities  1,023,389   959,033   854,303   991,386  831,634
    Net average earning assets  554,263   519,682   464,500   537,068  439,373
    Average loans  902,971   925,161   983,737   914,006  985,268
    Average deposits  1,469,311   1,373,086   1,190,551   1,421,462  1,148,277
    Average equity  159,794   154,981   150,401   157,400  150,553
    Average tangible equity (non-GAAP)  132,142   127,299   122,615   129,733  122,749
               
               
    ASSET QUALITY Sept. 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 Sept. 30, 2020    
               
    Non-performing loans $490  $383  $1,275     
    Non-performing loans to total loans  0.05%  0.04%  0.13%    
    Real estate/repossessed assets owned $-  $-  $-     
    Non-performing assets $490  $383  $1,275     
    Non-performing assets to total assets  0.03%  0.02%  0.09%    
    Net loan charge-offs in the quarter $(10) $(12) $10     
    Net charge-offs in the quarter/average net loans  0.00%  (0.01)%  0.00%    
               
    Allowance for loan losses $16,500  $17,590  $18,866     
    Average interest-earning assets to average          
      interest-bearing liabilities  154.16%  154.19%  154.37%    
    Allowance for loan losses to          
      non-performing loans  3367.35%  4592.69%  1479.69%    
    Allowance for loan losses to total loans  1.80%  1.98%  1.93%    
    Shareholders’ equity to assets  9.31%  9.71%  10.46%    
               
               
    CAPITAL RATIOS          
    Total capital (to risk weighted assets)  17.42%  17.49%  17.53%    
    Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)  16.16%  16.23%  16.26%    
    Common equity tier 1 (to risk weighted assets)  16.16%  16.23%  16.26%    
    Tier 1 capital (to average tangible assets)  9.08%  9.37%  9.82%    
    Tangible common equity (to average tangible assets) (non-GAAP)  7.82%  8.14%  8.68%    
               
               
    DEPOSIT MIX Sept. 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 Sept. 30, 2020 March 31, 2021  
               
    Interest checking $288,242  $274,081  $229,879  $258,014  
    Regular savings  329,462   307,026   251,547   291,769  
    Money market deposit accounts  277,321   265,894   200,829   240,554  
    Non-interest checking  491,313   443,797   386,408   435,098  
    Certificates of deposit  120,341   122,168   131,309   120,625  
    Total deposits $1,506,679  $1,412,966  $1,199,972  $1,346,060  


             
    COMPOSITION OF COMMERCIAL AND CONSTRUCTION LOANS    
             
        Other   Commercial
      Commercial Real Estate Real Estate & Construction
      Business Mortgage Construction Total
    September 30, 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
    Commercial business $174,043 $- $- $174,043
    SBA PPP  32,666  -  -  32,666
    Commercial construction  -  -  2,793  2,793
    Office buildings  -  129,063  -  129,063
    Warehouse/industrial  -  96,321  -  96,321
    Retail/shopping centers/strip malls  -  80,226  -  80,226
    Assisted living facilities  -  761  -  761
    Single purpose facilities  -  260,672  -  260,672
    Land  -  15,925  -  15,925
    Multi-family  -  40,455  -  40,455
    One-to-four family construction  -  -  10,828  10,828
      Total $206,709 $623,423 $13,621 $843,753
             
    March 31, 2021        
    Commercial business $171,701 $- $- $171,701
    SBA PPP  93,444  -  -  93,444
    Commercial construction  -  -  9,810  9,810
    Office buildings  -  135,526  -  135,526
    Warehouse/industrial  -  87,880  -  87,880
    Retail/shopping centers/strip malls  -  85,414  -  85,414
    Assisted living facilities  -  854  -  854
    Single purpose facilities  -  233,793  -  233,793
    Land  -  14,040  -  14,040
    Multi-family  -  45,014  -  45,014
    One-to-four family construction  -  -  7,180  7,180
      Total $265,145 $602,521 $16,990 $884,656
             
             
             
             
    LOAN MIX Sept. 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 Sept. 30, 2020 March 31, 2021
    Commercial and construction        
      Commercial business $206,709 $216,128 $281,670 $265,145
      Other real estate mortgage  623,423  608,673  590,386  602,521
      Real estate construction  13,621  11,386  28,308  16,990
        Total commercial and construction  843,753  836,187  900,364  884,656
    Consumer        
      Real estate one-to-four family  69,079  51,480  71,940  56,405
      Other installment  1,700  1,812  2,870  2,174
        Total consumer  70,779  53,292  74,810  58,579
             
    Total loans  914,532  889,479  975,174  943,235
             
    Less:        
      Allowance for loan losses  16,500  17,590  18,866  19,178
      Loans receivable, net $898,032 $871,889 $956,308 $924,057


    DETAIL OF NON-PERFORMING ASSETS        
               
      Southwest        
      Washington Other Total    
    September 30, 2021         
               
    Commercial business$172 $95  $267    
    Commercial real estate 133  -   133    
    Consumer 87  3   90    
               
     Total non-performing assets$392 $98  $490    
               
               
    DETAIL OF LOAN MODIFICATIONS        
      Number of Loan Deferrals
      6/30/2021 Ended New 9/30/2021 Change
               
    Retail strip centers 1  (1)  -  - (100.0)%
     Total number of loan modifications 1  (1)  -  - (100.0)%
               
               
      Loan Deferrals
      6/30/2021 Ended New 9/30/2021 Change
      (dollars in thousands)
               
    Retail strip centers$563 $(563) $- $- (100.0)%
     Total amount of loan modifications$563 $(563) $- $- (100.0)%


              
     At or for the three months ended At or for the six months ended
    SELECTED OPERATING DATASept. 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 Sept. 30, 2020 Sept. 30, 2021 Sept. 30, 2020
              
    Efficiency ratio (4) 52.99%  61.44%  63.65%  57.13%  63.40%
    Coverage ratio (6) 151.17%  123.50%  125.22%  136.57%  126.66%
    Return on average assets (1) 1.52%  1.46%  0.71%  1.49%  0.44%
    Return on average equity (1) 15.96%  14.89%  6.71%  15.44%  4.00%
    Return on average tangible equity (1) (non-GAAP) 19.31%  18.13%  8.23%  18.73%  4.91%
              
    NET INTEREST SPREAD         
    Yield on loans 5.11%  4.67%  4.58%  4.89%  4.63%
    Yield on investment securities 1.47%  1.53%  1.62%  1.50%  1.79%
        Total yield on interest-earning assets 3.26%  3.24%  3.60%  3.25%  3.80%
              
    Cost of interest-bearing deposits 0.16%  0.19%  0.33%  0.17%  0.39%
    Cost of FHLB advances and other borrowings 2.59%  2.68%  1.53%  2.63%  1.75%
        Total cost of interest-bearing liabilities 0.23%  0.27%  0.41%  0.25%  0.48%
              
    Spread (7) 3.03%  2.97%  3.19%  3.00%  3.32%
    Net interest margin 3.12%  3.07%  3.33%  3.09%  3.48%
              
    PER SHARE DATA         
    Basic earnings per share (2)$0.29  $0.26  $0.11  $0.55  $0.14 
    Diluted earnings per share (3) 0.29   0.26   0.11   0.55   0.14 
    Book value per share (5) 7.21   7.05   6.67   7.21   6.67 
    Tangible book value per share (5) (non-GAAP) 5.96   5.80   5.43   5.96   5.43 
    Market price per share:         
      High for the period$7.60  $7.35  $5.31  $7.60  $6.12 
      Low for the period 6.76   6.47   3.82   6.47   3.82 
      Close for period end 7.27   7.09   4.15   7.27   4.15 
    Cash dividends declared per share 0.0550   0.0500   0.0500   0.1050   0.1000 
              
    Average number of shares outstanding:         
      Basic (2) 22,179,829   22,344,785   22,261,709   22,261,856   22,259,201 
      Diluted (3) 22,191,487   22,358,764   22,276,312   22,274,668   22,276,308 

    (1) Amounts for the periods shown are annualized.
    (2) Amounts exclude ESOP shares not committed to be released.
    (3) Amounts exclude ESOP shares not committed to be released and include common stock equivalents.
    (4) Non-interest expense divided by net interest income and non-interest income.
    (5) Amounts calculated based on shareholders’ equity and include ESOP shares not committed to be released.
    (6) Net interest income divided by non-interest expense.
    (7) Yield on interest-earning assets less cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities.

    Contact:Kevin Lycklama or David Lam
     Riverview Bancorp, Inc. 360-693-6650

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