8-K

Bank First Corp (BFC)

8-K 2025-01-21 For: 2025-01-21
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES ANDEXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 21, 2025

Bank First Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin 001-38676 39-1435359
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
402<br> North 8^th^ Street, Manitowoc,<br> WI 54220
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (920) 652-3100
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N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Ticker symbol(s) Name<br> of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share BFC The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for company with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 21, 2025, Bank First Corporation (the “Company”) announced its earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section. Furthermore, the information in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)                 Exhibits

Exhibit<br><br> Number Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press Release, dated January 21, 2025
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

BANK FIRST CORPORATION
Date:       January 21, 2025 By: /s/ Kevin M. LeMahieu
Kevin M. LeMahieu
Chief Financial Officer


Exhibit 99.1

NEWS****release

P.O. Box 10, Manitowoc, WI 54221-0010

For further information, contact:

Kevin M LeMahieu, Chief Financial Officer

Phone: (920) 652-3200 / klemahieu@bankfirst.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bank First Announces Net Income for the FourthQuarter of 2024

· Net income of $17.5 million and $65.6 millionfor the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, respectively
· Earnings per common share of $1.75 and $6.50for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, respectively
· Annualized return on average assets of 1.60%and 1.56% for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, respectively
· Quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per sharedeclared, matching the prior quarter and a 28.6% increase from the prior-year fourth quarter

MANITOWOC, Wis, January 21, 2025 -- Bank First Corporation (NASDAQ: BFC) (“Bank First” or the “Bank”), the holding company for Bank First, N.A., reported net income of $17.5 million, or $1.75 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with net income of $34.9 million, or $3.39 per share, for the prior-year fourth quarter. For the year ended December 31, 2024, Bank First earned $65.6 million, or $6.50 per share, compared to $74.5 million, or $7.28 per share for the full year of 2023.

Financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 included several significant one-time transactions:

· The Bank sold 100% of its member interest in<br>UFS, LLC (“UFS”) in a transaction that closed on October 1, 2023, resulting in a pre-tax gain on sale of $38.9 million.
· The Bank redeemed $8.3 million in debt securities<br>related to the Hometown Bancorp, Ltd. Capital Trust II (”Trust II”) during the fourth quarter of 2023 and informed holders<br>of securities of Hometown Bancorp, Ltd. Capital Trust I (“Trust I”) of its intent to redeem $4.1 million in debt securities<br>related to that trust on January 7, 2024. These redemptions led to the accelerated amortization of $1.4 million in fair value adjustments<br>assigned to these liabilities when they were acquired along with Hometown Bancorp Ltd. (“Hometown”) earlier in 2023. The impact<br>of this acceleration was recorded as an addition to interest expense for the fourth quarter of 2023.
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· The Bank sold available-for-sale US Treasury<br>securities with a par value of $50.0 million, resulting in a realized loss on sale totaling $7.8 million recorded during the fourth quarter<br>of 2023. These securities had an average yield of 1.36%. Proceeds of these sales were reinvested in a combination of short and long-term<br>investments with an average yield of 4.98%, increasing future interest income by over $1.8 million annually.
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· The Bank vacated the former corporate headquarters<br>of Hometown, moving this building to other real estate owned (“OREO”), and revalued four other OREO properties (all former<br>bank branches), leading to a combined loss on OREO valuations of $1.6 million during the fourth quarter of 2023.
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· The Bank closed a branch in Ashwaubenon during<br>the first quarter of 2024, concurrent with opening a new flagship location in its Green Bay market. Anticipating that the closed branch<br>would be moved to OREO in the first quarter of 2024 at an expected valuation significantly below its carrying value, the Bank impaired<br>its cost basis by $0.4 million. This impairment expense was included in “other noninterest expense” in the fourth quarter<br>and full year of 2023.
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After removing the impact of these one-time transactions, as well as other one-time expenses related to acquisitions and gains and losses on sales of securities and OREO, the Bank reported adjusted net income (non-GAAP) of $17.4 million, or $1.74 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with $14.8 million, or $1.44 per share, for the prior-year fourth quarter. For the year ended December 31, 2024, adjusted net income (non-GAAP) totaled $65.0 million, or $6.45 per share, compared to $59.2 million, or $5.82 per share for the full year of 2023.

“We are pleased with the financial results for 2024,” stated CEO Mike Molepske. “The Bank delivered a return on assets, a measure of both profitability and efficiency, of 1.56%, marking the second consecutive year this metric exceeded 1.50%. Our consistently strong financial performance is directly related to the tireless efforts of our team to remain true to our promise to be ‘a relationship-based bank that delivers innovative solutions to the communities we serve.’”

Operating Results

Net interest income (“NII”) during the fourth quarter of 2024 was $35.6 million, $0.3 million less than the previous quarter but $2.6 million higher than the fourth quarter of 2023. The impact of net accretion and amortization of purchase accounting related to interest-bearing assets and liabilities from past acquisitions (“purchase accounting”) increased NII by $0.8 million, or $0.06 per share after tax, during the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $1.7 million, or $0.13 per share after tax, during the previous quarter and $0.4 million, or $0.03 per share after tax, during the fourth quarter of 2023. A previously purchased loan with remaining associated purchase accounting adjustments of $0.6 million was fully repaid before maturity during the third quarter of 2024, leading to the elevated impact of purchase accounting during the previous quarter. The redemptions of Trust I and Trust II, noted earlier in this release, reduced the impact of purchase accounting during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Net interest margin (“NIM”) was 3.61% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 3.76% for the previous quarter and 3.53% for the fourth quarter of 2023. NII from purchase accounting increased NIM by 0.08%, 0.17%, and 0.01% for each period, respectively. In addition to the volatility caused by purchase accounting over recent quarters, a seasonal buildup of higher interest rate deposits through the fourth quarter of 2024 further hampered NIM for that quarter. While the Bank makes a margin on these funds (approximately 0.35%), elevated levels in these products decreases the Bank’s overall NIM. Even with the buildup of these deposits, cost of funds for the Bank declined 6 basis points quarter-over-quarter.

Bank First recorded a negative provision for credit losses totaling $1.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2024, comparing favorably to no provision in the previous quarter and a positive provision of $0.5 million during the fourth quarter of 2023. While the Bank’s overall credit quality has remained consistently strong over all these periods, improvement in financial trends related to two relationships that were part of the Hometown acquisition allowed for a reduction in specific reserves related to them, causing the decrease in overall required allowance for credit losses related to the loan portfolio. Recoveries of previously charged-off loans exceeded currently charged-off loans by $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to recoveries exceeding charge-offs by $0.1 million for the prior year.

Noninterest income was $4.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $4.9 million and $42.5 million for the prior quarter and fourth quarter of 2023, respectively. Noninterest income during the fourth quarter of 2023 included the aforementioned gain on sale of UFS, totaling $38.9 million. Income provided by the Bank’s investment in Ansay & Associates, LLC (“Ansay”) experienced a typical seasonal fourth-quarter decline, down $1.0 million from the prior quarter but nearly matching the fourth quarter of 2023. Income from Ansay increased by $0.6 million, or 19.8%, for the full year of 2024 compared to 2023. The Bank experienced a minimal positive adjustment to its mortgage servicing rights asset during the fourth quarter of 2024, comparing favorably to a negative valuation adjustment of $0.3 million and $0.1 million during the prior quarter and prior-year fourth quarter, respectively. All other areas of noninterest income remained consistent with recent quarterly results.

Noninterest expense was $19.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $20.1 million during the prior quarter and $28.9 million during the fourth quarter of 2023. Noninterest expenses during the fourth quarter of 2023 included the aforementioned $7.8 million loss on the sale of securities, $1.6 million loss on the sale and valuation adjustments of OREO, and $0.4 million impairment to the cost basis of a branch location. Data processing expense continued its elevated trend during 2024 as the Bank incurred another $0.4 million in project-related expenses during the current quarter as part of the Bank’s continued upgrade of its digital banking platform. All other areas of noninterest expense have remained well-contained over the past five quarters as the Bank has worked efficiencies from recent acquisitions into its operations.

Balance Sheet

On December 31, 2024, total assets were $4.50 billion, an increase of $273.2 million, or 6.5%, from December 31, 2023.

Total investment securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity were $333.8 million on December 31, 2024, increasing $88.3 million, or 36.0%, from December 31, 2023. The previously mentioned seasonal buildup of higher interest rate deposits during the fourth quarter of 2024 included many that required collateralization by the Bank’s investment portfolio. In response to this heightened need for collateral, the Bank invested $100.0 million into a 30-day US Treasury note which will mature before the end of January 2025.

Total loans were $3.52 billion on December 31, 2024, up $174.2 million, or 5.2%, from December 31, 2023. Loans grew 5.3% on an annualized basis during the fourth quarter of 2024.

Total deposits, nearly all of which remain core deposits, were $3.66 billion on December 31, 2024, which is up $228.2 million, or 6.7%, from December 31, 2023. Total deposits grew 20.2% on an annualized basis during the fourth quarter of 2024, though much of this growth was in higher interest earning seasonal deposits.

Asset Quality

Nonperforming assets on December 31, 2024, remained negligible, totaling $9.2 million compared to $11.9 million and $9.1 million at the end of the prior quarter and prior year, respectively. Nonperforming assets to total assets ended the fourth quarter of 2024 at 0.21%, down from 0.28% at the end of the prior quarter and matching the end of the prior year. OREO on December 31, 2024, consisted of one property valued at $0.7 million, currently listed for sale, previously an operating branch location of an acquired institution.

Capital Position

Stockholders’ equity totaled $639.7 million on December 31, 2024, an increase of $19.9 million from the end of 2023. Earnings of $65.6 million were offset by dividends totaling $15.6 million and repurchases of BFC common stock totaling $31.2 million during 2024. The Bank’s book value per common share totaled $63.89 on December 31, 2024, compared to $59.80 on December 31, 2023. Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) totaled $44.28 on December 31, 2024, compared to $40.30 on December 31, 2023.

Dividend Declaration

Bank First’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per common share, payable on April 9, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 26, 2025. This dividend matches the previous quarter’s dividend and represents a 28.6% increase over the dividend declared one year earlier.

Bank First Corporation provides financial services through its subsidiary, Bank First, N.A., which was incorporated in 1894. Bank First offers loan, deposit, and treasury management products at its 26 banking locations in Wisconsin. The Bank has grown through both acquisitions and de novo branch expansion. The Bank employs approximately 357 full-time equivalent staff and has assets of approximately $4.5 billion. Insurance services are available through its bond with Ansay & Associates, LLC. Trust, investment advisory, and other financial services are offered in collaboration with several regional partners. Further information about Bank First Corporation is available by clicking the Shareholder Services tab at www.bankfirst.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements:Certain statements contained in this press release and in other recent filings may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaningof Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to the timing, benefits, costs, and synergies of themerger with Hometown, statements relating to our projected growth, anticipated future financial performance, financial condition, creditquality, and management’s long-term performance goals, and statements relating to the anticipated effects on our business, financialcondition and results of operations from expected developments or events, our business, growth and strategies. These statements can generallybe identified by the use of the words and phrases “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “goal,” “plan,” “potential,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “target,” “aim,” “predict,” “continue,” “seek,” “projection,” and other variations of such words and phrases and similar expressions.

These forward-looking statementsare not historical facts and are based upon current expectations, estimates, and projections, many of which, by their nature, are inherentlyuncertain and beyond Bank First’s control. The inclusion of these forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representationby Bank First or any other person that such expectations, estimates, and projections will be achieved. Accordingly, Bank First cautionsshareholders and investors that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks,assumptions, and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results may prove to be materially different from the results expressedor implied by the forward-looking statements. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplatedby the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, (1) business and economic conditions nationally, regionally andin our target markets, particularly in Wisconsin and the geographic areas in which we operate, (2) changes in government interestrate policies, (3) our ability to effectively manage problem credits, (4) the risks associated with Bank First’s pursuitof future acquisitions, (5) Bank First’s ability to successful execute its various business strategies, including its abilityto execute on potential acquisition opportunities, and (6) general competitive, economic, political, and market conditions.

This communication containsnon-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP adjusted net income, non-GAAP adjusted earnings per common share, adjusted earnings returnon assets, tangible book value per common share, and tangible common equity to tangible assets. Management believes such measures to behelpful to management, investors and others in understanding Bank First's results of operations or financial position. When non-GAAP financialmeasures are used, the comparable GAAP financial measures, as well as the reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to the GAAP financialmeasures, are provided.  See " Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below. The non-GAAP net income measure and related reconciliationprovide information useful to investors in understanding the operating performance and trends of Bank First and also aid investors incomparing Bank First's financial performance to the financial performance of peer banks.  Management considers non-GAAP financialratios to be critical metrics with which to analyze and evaluate financial condition and capital strengths. While non-GAAP financial measuresare frequently used by stakeholders in the evaluation of a corporation, they have limitations as analytical tools and should not be consideredin isolation or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP.

Further information regardingBank First and factors which could affect the forward-looking statements contained herein can be found in Bank First's Annual Report onForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Many of these factors are beyond Bank First’s ability to control or predict. If one or more events related tothese or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materiallyfrom the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, shareholders and investors should not place undue reliance on any such forward-lookingstatements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and Bank First undertakes no obligation topublicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, exceptas required by law. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Bank First to predict their occurrenceor how they will affect the company.

Bank First Corporation

Consolidated Financial Summary (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share data) At or for the Three Months Ended At or for the Year Ended
12/31/2024 9/30/2024 6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 12/31/2024 12/31/2023
Results of Operations:
Interest income $ 53,754 $ 54,032 $ 49,347 $ 49,272 $ 48,663 $ 206,405 $ 182,483
Interest expense 18,193 18,149 16,340 15,923 15,747 68,605 49,003
Net interest income 35,561 35,883 33,007 33,349 32,916 137,800 133,480
Provision for credit losses (1,000 ) - - 200 500 (800 ) 4,682
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 36,561 35,883 33,007 33,149 32,416 138,600 128,798
Noninterest income 4,513 4,893 5,877 4,397 42,458 19,680 58,115
Noninterest expense 19,286 20,100 19,057 20,324 28,862 78,767 88,119
Income before income tax expense 21,788 20,676 19,827 17,222 46,012 79,513 98,794
Income tax expense 4,248 4,124 3,768 1,810 11,114 13,950 24,280
Net income $ 17,540 $ 16,552 $ 16,059 $ 15,412 $ 34,898 $ 65,563 $ 74,514
Earnings per common share (basic and diluted) $ 1.75 $ 1.65 $ 1.59 $ 1.51 $ 3.39 $ 6.50 $ 7.28
Common Shares:
Outstanding 10,012,088 10,011,428 10,031,350 10,129,190 10,365,131 10,012,088 10,365,131
Weighted average outstanding for the period 10,012,013 10,012,190 10,078,611 10,233,347 10,366,471 10,083,647 10,231,569
Noninterest income / noninterest expense:
Service charges $ 2,119 $ 2,189 $ 2,101 $ 1,634 $ 1,847 $ 8,043 $ 7,033
Income from Ansay 82 1,062 1,379 979 110 3,502 2,922
Income (loss) from UFS - - - - (179 ) - 2,265
Loan servicing income 744 733 735 726 741 2,938 2,860
Valuation adjustment on mortgage servicing rights 18 (344 ) 339 (312 ) (65 ) (299 ) 395
Net gain on sales of mortgage loans 424 377 277 219 273 1,297 897
Gain on sale of UFS - - - - 38,904 - 38,904
Other noninterest income 1,126 876 1,046 1,151 827 4,199 2,839
Total noninterest income $ 4,513 $ 4,893 $ 5,877 $ 4,397 $ 42,458 $ 19,680 $ 58,115
Personnel expense $ 9,886 $ 10,118 $ 10,004 $ 10,893 $ 10,357 $ 40,901 $ 40,355
Occupancy, equipment and office 1,445 1,598 1,330 1,584 1,307 5,957 5,670
Data processing 2,687 2,502 2,114 2,389 1,900 9,692 8,011
Postage, stationery and supplies 229 213 205 238 236 885 1,084
Advertising 78 61 79 95 99 313 326
Charitable contributions 200 183 234 176 264 793 944
Outside service fees 1,630 1,598 1,889 1,293 1,363 6,410 6,350
Net loss (gain) on other real estate owned (186 ) - (461 ) (47 ) 1,591 (694 ) 2,133
Net loss on sales of securities - - - 34 7,826 34 7,901
Amortization of intangibles 1,389 1,429 1,475 1,500 1,604 5,793 6,324
Other noninterest expense 1,928 2,398 2,188 2,169 2,315 8,683 9,021
Total noninterest expense $ 19,286 $ 20,100 $ 19,057 $ 20,324 $ 28,862 $ 78,767 $ 88,119
Period-end balances:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 261,332 $ 204,427 $ 98,950 $ 83,374 $ 247,468 $ 261,332 $ 247,468
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value 223,061 128,438 127,977 138,420 142,197 223,061 142,197
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at cost 110,756 109,236 110,648 111,732 103,324 110,756 103,324
Loans 3,517,168 3,470,920 3,428,635 3,383,395 3,342,974 3,517,168 3,342,974
Allowance for credit losses - loans (44,151 ) (45,212 ) (45,118 ) (44,378 ) (43,609 ) (44,151 ) (43,609 )
Premises and equipment 71,108 69,710 68,633 69,621 69,891 71,108 69,891
Goodwill and core deposit intangible, net 196,309 197,698 199,127 200,602 202,102 196,309 202,102
Mortgage servicing rights 13,369 13,351 13,694 13,356 13,668 13,369 13,668
Other assets 146,108 145,930 143,274 143,802 143,827 146,108 143,827
Total assets 4,495,060 4,294,498 4,145,820 4,099,924 4,221,842 4,495,060 4,221,842
Deposits
Interest-bearing 2,636,193 2,463,083 2,424,096 2,425,550 2,382,185 2,636,193 2,382,185
Noninterest-bearing 1,024,880 1,021,658 975,845 990,489 1,050,735 1,024,880 1,050,735
Securities sold under repurchase agreements - - - - 75,747 - 75,747
Borrowings 147,372 147,346 102,321 47,295 51,394 147,372 51,394
Other liabilities 46,932 33,516 28,979 27,260 41,983 46,932 41,983
Total liabilities 3,855,377 3,665,603 3,531,241 3,490,594 3,602,044 3,855,377 3,602,044
Stockholders' equity 639,683 628,895 614,579 609,330 619,798 639,683 619,798
Book value per common share $ 63.89 $ 62.82 $ 61.27 $ 60.16 $ 59.80 $ 63.89 $ 59.80
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) $ 44.28 $ 43.07 $ 41.42 $ 40.35 $ 40.30 $ 44.28 $ 40.30
Average balances:
Loans $ 3,482,974 $ 3,450,423 $ 3,399,906 $ 3,355,142 $ 3,330,511 $ 3,422,357 $ 3,276,425
Interest-earning assets 3,962,690 3,833,968 3,696,099 3,741,498 3,738,589 3,809,056 3,655,138
Total assets 4,360,469 4,231,112 4,094,542 4,144,896 4,147,859 4,208,236 4,061,358
Deposits 3,545,694 3,435,172 3,401,828 3,446,145 3,406,028 3,457,391 3,383,841
Interest-bearing liabilities 2,655,609 2,583,382 2,466,726 2,512,304 2,426,870 2,554,860 2,402,757
Goodwill and other intangibles, net 196,966 198,493 199,959 201,408 202,933 199,199 193,611
Stockholders' equity 634,137 620,821 610,818 613,190 613,244 619,784 569,600
Financial ratios:
Return on average assets * 1.60 % 1.56 % 1.58 % 1.50 % 3.34 % 1.56 % 1.83 %
Return on average common equity * 11.00 % 10.61 % 10.57 % 10.11 % 22.58 % 10.58 % 13.08 %
Average equity to average assets 14.54 % 14.67 % 14.92 % 14.79 % 14.78 % 14.73 % 14.02 %
Stockholders' equity to assets 14.23 % 14.64 % 14.82 % 14.86 % 14.68 % 14.23 % 14.68 %
Tangible equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP) 10.31 % 10.53 % 10.53 % 10.48 % 10.39 % 10.31 % 10.39 %
Loan yield * 5.56 % 5.73 % 5.51 % 5.41 % 5.33 % 5.55 % 5.18 %
Earning asset yield * 5.44 % 5.64 % 5.40 % 5.33 % 5.20 % 5.45 % 5.03 %
Cost of funds * 2.73 % 2.79 % 2.66 % 2.55 % 2.57 % 2.69 % 2.04 %
Net interest margin, taxable equivalent * 3.61 % 3.76 % 3.63 % 3.62 % 3.53 % 3.65 % 3.69 %
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans * 0.01 % 0.04 % -0.05 % -0.07 % 0.00 % -0.01 % 0.00 %
Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.24 % 0.32 % 0.31 % 0.29 % 0.20 % 0.24 % 0.20 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.21 % 0.28 % 0.27 % 0.31 % 0.21 % 0.21 % 0.21 %
Allowance for credit losses - loans to total loans 1.26 % 1.30 % 1.32 % 1.31 % 1.30 % 1.26 % 1.30 %
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted net income reconciliation
Net income (GAAP) $ 17,540 $ 16,552 $ 16,059 $ 15,412 $ 34,898 $ 65,563 $ 74,514
Acquisition related expenses - - - - 29 - 1,854
Severance from organizational restructure - - - - 359 - 359
Provision for credit losses related to acquisition - - - - - - 3,552
Fair value amortization on Trust Preferred redemption - - - - 1,382 - 1,382
Gain on sale of UFS - - - - (38,904 ) - (38,904 )
Losses (gains) on sales of securities and OREO valuations (186 ) - (461 ) (13 ) 9,780 (660 ) 10,397
Adjusted net income before income tax impact 17,354 16,552 15,598 15,399 7,544 64,903 53,154
Income tax impact of adjustments 39 - 97 3 7,248 139 6,036
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) $ 17,393 $ 16,552 $ 15,695 $ 15,402 $ 14,792 $ 65,042 $ 59,190
Adjusted earnings per share calculation
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) $ 17,393 $ 16,552 $ 15,695 $ 15,402 $ 14,792 $ 65,042 $ 59,190
Weighted average common shares outstanding for the period 10,012,013 10,012,190 10,078,611 10,233,347 10,366,471 10,083,647 10,231,569
Adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP) $ 1.74 $ 1.65 $ 1.56 $ 1.51 $ 1.44 $ 6.45 $ 5.82
Annualized return of adjusted earnings on average assets calculation
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) $ 17,393 $ 16,552 $ 15,695 $ 15,402 $ 14,792 $ 65,042 $ 59,190
Average total assets $ 4,360,469 $ 4,231,112 $ 4,094,542 $ 4,144,896 $ 4,147,859 $ 4,208,236 $ 4,061,358
Annualized return of adjusted earnings on average assets (non-GAAP) 1.60 % 1.56 % 1.54 % 1.49 % 1.41 % 1.55 % 1.46 %
Tangible assets reconciliation
Total assets (GAAP) $ 4,495,060 $ 4,294,498 $ 4,145,820 $ 4,099,924 $ 4,221,842 $ 4,495,060 $ 4,221,842
Goodwill (175,106 ) (175,106 ) (175,106 ) (175,106 ) (175,106 ) (175,106 ) (175,106 )
Core deposit intangible, net of amortization (21,203 ) (22,592 ) (24,021 ) (25,496 ) (26,996 ) (21,203 ) (26,996 )
Tangible assets (non-GAAP) $ 4,298,751 $ 4,096,800 $ 3,946,693 $ 3,899,322 $ 4,019,740 $ 4,298,751 $ 4,019,740
Tangible common equity reconciliation
Total stockholders’ equity (GAAP) $ 639,683 $ 628,895 $ 614,579 $ 609,330 $ 619,798 $ 639,683 $ 619,798
Goodwill (175,106 ) (175,106 ) (175,106 ) (175,106 ) (175,106 ) (175,106 ) (175,106 )
Core deposit intangible, net of amortization (21,203 ) (22,592 ) (24,021 ) (25,496 ) (26,996 ) (21,203 ) (26,996 )
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP) $ 443,374 $ 431,197 $ 415,452 $ 408,728 $ 417,696 $ 443,374 $ 417,696
Tangible book value per common share calculation
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP) $ 443,374 $ 431,197 $ 415,452 $ 408,728 $ 417,696 $ 443,374 $ 417,696
Common shares outstanding at the end of the period 10,012,088 10,011,428 10,031,350 10,129,190 10,365,131 10,012,088 10,365,131
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) $ 44.28 $ 43.07 $ 41.42 $ 40.35 $ 40.30 $ 44.28 $ 40.30
Tangible equity to tangible assets calculation
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP) $ 443,374 $ 431,197 $ 415,452 $ 408,728 $ 417,696 $ 443,374 $ 417,696
Tangible assets (non-GAAP) $ 4,298,751 $ 4,096,800 $ 3,946,693 $ 3,899,322 $ 4,019,740 $ 4,298,751 $ 4,019,740
Tangible equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP) 10.31 % 10.53 % 10.53 % 10.48 % 10.39 % 10.31 % 10.39 %

* Components of the quarterly ratios were annualized.

Bank First Corporation

Average assets, liabilities and stockholders' equity, and average rates earned or paid

Three Months Ended
December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
Average<br><br> Balance Interest <br><br>Income/<br><br>Expenses (1) Rate Earned/<br><br>Paid (1) Average <br><br>Balance Interest<br><br> Income/<br><br>Expenses (1) Rate Earned/<br><br>Paid (1)
(dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
Interest-earning assets
Loans (2)
Taxable $ 3,361,895 187,480 5.58 % $ 3,223,127 $ 172,743 5.36 %
Tax-exempt 121,079 6,115 5.05 % 107,384 4,853 4.52 %
Securities
Taxable (available for sale) 116,580 5,920 5.08 % 146,407 4,716 3.22 %
Tax-exempt (available for sale) 33,092 1,124 3.40 % 31,883 1,127 3.53 %
Taxable (held to maturity) 114,484 4,227 3.69 % 86,782 3,481 4.01 %
Tax-exempt (held to maturity) 3,196 84 2.63 % 4,152 109 2.63 %
Cash and due from banks 212,364 10,433 4.91 % 138,854 7,317 5.27 %
Total interest-earning assets 3,962,690 215,383 5.44 % 3,738,589 194,346 5.20 %
Noninterest-earning assets 442,615 452,676
Allowance for credit losses - loans (44,836 ) (43,406 )
Total assets $ 4,360,469 $ 4,147,859
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Interest-bearing deposits
Checking accounts $ 403,854 $ 10,524 2.61 % $ 290,050 $ 6,010 2.07 %
Savings accounts 817,029 12,202 1.49 % 815,261 11,055 1.36 %
Money market accounts 633,964 15,168 2.39 % 669,633 15,209 2.27 %
Certificates of deposit 633,261 26,918 4.25 % 561,888 20,038 3.57 %
Brokered Deposits 20,085 816 4.06 % 747 17 2.28 %
Total interest-bearing deposits 2,508,193 65,628 2.62 % 2,337,579 52,329 2.24 %
Other borrowed funds 147,416 6,745 4.58 % 89,291 10,148 11.37 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities 2,655,609 72,373 2.73 % 2,426,870 62,477 2.57 %
Noninterest-bearing liabilities
Demand Deposits 1,037,501 1,068,449
Other liabilities 33,222 39,296
Total Liabilities 3,726,332 3,534,615
Shareholders' equity 634,137 613,244
Total liabilities & shareholders' equity $ 4,360,469 $ 4,147,859
Net interest income on a fully taxable
equivalent basis 143,010 131,869
Less taxable equivalent adjustment (1,538 ) (1,279 )
Net interest income $ 141,472 $ 130,590
Net interest spread (3) 2.71 % 2.62 %
Net interest margin (4) 3.61 % 3.53 %

(1)  Annualized on a fully taxable equivalent basis calculated using a federal tax rate of 21%.

(2)  Nonaccrual loans are included in average amounts outstanding.

(3)  Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

(4)  Represents net interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

Bank First Corporation

Average assets, liabilities and stockholders' equity, and average rates earned or paid

Year ended
December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
Average Balance Interest Income/ Expenses (1) Rate Earned/ Paid (1) Average Balance Interest Income/ Expenses (1) Rate Earned/ Paid (1)
(dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
Interest-earning assets
Loans (2)
Taxable $ 3,310,890 $ 184,853 5.58 % $ 3,172,468 $ 165,113 5.20 %
Tax-exempt 111,467 5,258 4.72 % 103,957 4,686 4.51 %
Securities
Taxable (available for sale) 129,832 6,146 4.73 % 185,867 5,851 3.15 %
Tax-exempt (available for sale) 33,204 1,130 3.40 % 36,690 1,195 3.26 %
Taxable (held to maturity) 108,849 4,242 3.90 % 71,908 2,678 3.72 %
Tax-exempt (held to maturity) 3,435 90 2.62 % 4,426 115 2.60 %
Cash, due from banks and other 111,379 6,046 5.43 % 79,822 4,104 5.14 %
Total interest-earning assets 3,809,056 207,765 5.45 % 3,655,138 183,742 5.03 %
Noninterest-earning assets 443,691 447,934
Allowance for loan losses (44,511 ) (41,714 )
Total assets $ 4,208,236 $ 4,061,358
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Interest-bearing deposits
Checking accounts $ 401,990 $ 11,132 2.77 % $ 293,568 $ 5,363 1.83 %
Savings accounts 816,410 12,240 1.50 % 833,360 9,796 1.18 %
Money market accounts 616,964 14,880 2.41 % 665,988 12,722 1.91 %
Certificates of deposit 613,593 25,613 4.17 % 509,273 14,396 2.83 %
Brokered Deposits 7,662 303 3.95 % 3,184 90 2.83 %
Total interest-bearing deposits 2,456,619 64,168 2.61 % 2,305,373 42,367 1.84 %
Other borrowed funds 98,241 4,437 4.52 % 97,384 6,637 6.82 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities 2,554,860 68,605 2.69 % 2,402,757 49,004 2.04 %
Noninterest-bearing liabilities
Demand Deposits 1,000,772 1,078,468
Other liabilities 32,820 10,533
Total Liabilities 3,588,452 3,491,758
Stockholders' equity 619,784 569,600
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity $ 4,208,236 $ 4,061,358
Net interest income on a fully taxable<br>     equivalent basis 139,160 134,738
Less taxable equivalent adjustment (1,360 ) (1,259 )
Net interest income $ 137,800 $ 133,479
Net interest spread (3) 2.77 % 2.99 %
Net interest margin (4) 3.65 % 3.69 %

(1)  Annualized on a fully taxable equivalent basis calculated using a federal tax rate of 21%.

(2)  Nonaccrual loans are included in average amounts outstanding.

(3)  Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

(4)  Represents net interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.