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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

July 19, 2024
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

MUNCY COLUMBIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Pennsylvania 000-19028 23-2254643
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

232 East Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(Address of principal executive offices)

 

570-784-4400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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:

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
None None None

 

Indicated by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2)

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying 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

 

Lance O. Diehl, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced the consolidated financial results for Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation for the second quarter 2024. On July 19, 2024, Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation issued a press release titled “Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2024 Earnings” attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 

(a) Not applicable

(b) Not applicable

(c) Not applicable

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit Number Description

 

99.1Press Release issued by Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation on July 19, 2024 titled “Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2024 Earnings”

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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

Date: July 19, 2024

Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation

 

  By: /s/ Joseph K. O’Neill, Jr.
  Name: Joseph K. O’Neill, Jr.
  Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

  

 

 

Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation 8-K

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

Press Release – For Immediate Release

July 19, 2024

Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2024 Earnings

 

Bloomsburg, PA – Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation (“Corporation”) (OTCQX: CCFN), parent company of Journey Bank (”Bank”), has released its unaudited consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 2024.

 

Unaudited Financial Information

 

Net income, as reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 was $4,707,000, or $1.32 per share compared to net income of $1,462,000, or $0.71 per share for the same period in 2023. Net income, as reported under GAAP, for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $8,743,000, or $2.45 per share compared to $3,402,000, or $1.64 per share for the same period in 2023. Return on average assets and return on average equity were 1.20% and 12.28% for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, as compared to 0.71% and 7.63% for the same period of 2023.

 

The fully-tax equivalent net interest margin on interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities was 3.36% and 2.32% for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

Total consolidated assets amounted to $1,592,300,000 at June 30, 2024, as compared to $1,573,271,000 at March 31, 2024 and $1,639,779,000 at December 31, 2023. For the quarter ended June 30, 2024, loans receivable, not held for sale, increased by $19,918,000 while available-for-sale debt securities decreased $4,786,000. Total deposits increased $52,127,000 while short term borrowings decreased $36,627,000 during the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

 

The increase in total deposits during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024 was as a result of a strategic initiative to reposition customer repurchase agreements, which are classified as short-term borrowings, into core deposit accounts. The Bank anticipates a continued migration of customer repurchase accounts from short-term borrowings to deposits throughout the remainder of 2024. The execution of this initiative will assist in optimizing the Bank’s long-term liquidity needs and balance sheet management strategies.  

 

Total non-performing assets amounted to $7,736,000 or 0.49% of total assets at June 30, 2024, as compared to $7,328,000 or 0.47% of total assets at March 31, 2024.

 

The Corporation invests in various forms of agency debt including mortgage-backed securities and callable agency debt. The fair value of these securities is influenced by market interest rates, prepayment speeds on mortgage securities, bid to offer spreads in the market place and credit premiums for various types of agency debt. These factors change continuously and therefore the fair market value of these securities may be higher or lower than the Corporation’s carrying value at any measurement date. The temporary impact on investment securities will also affect stockholders’ equity as these fluctuations are recorded through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). As of June 30, 2024, the temporary impact of these unrealized losses on the stockholders’ equity amounted to a reduction of $16,936,000. The Corporation does not consider its debt securities to be credit impaired since it has both the intent and ability to hold the securities until a recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, and the decline in fair value is deemed to be as a result of changes in interest rates and not credit factors.

 

Total stockholders’ equity equated to a book value per share of $44.11 at June 30, 2024 as compared with $43.08 at December 31, 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 cash dividends of $0.88 per share were paid to stockholders as compared to $0.85 for the same period of 2023. The Corporation remains well capitalized, with an equity to assets ratio of 9.90% as of June 30, 2024 and 9.38% at December 31, 2023.

 

  

 

 

About Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation

 

Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation ("MCFC") is a registered financial holding company headquartered in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. MCFC has one subsidiary bank, Journey Bank, serving individuals, families, nonprofits and business clients throughout Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland and Sullivan Counties through 22 banking offices.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of current or historical fact and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "projects," "may," "will," "should," and other similar expressions can be used to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. Among the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those described in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the following: costs or difficulties related to integration following the merger; the risk that the anticipated benefits, cost savings and other savings from the merger may not be fully realized or may take longer than expected to realize; potential impairment to the goodwill recorded in connection with the merger; changes in general economic trends, including inflation and changes in interest rates; our ability to manage credit risk; our ability to maintain an adequate level of allowance for credit loss on loans; increased competition; changes in consumer demand for financial services; our ability to control costs and expenses; fluctuations in the values of securities held in our securities portfolio, including as a result of changes in interest rates; our ability to successfully manage liquidity risk; adverse developments in borrower industries and, in particular, declines in real estate values; the concentration of large deposits from certain customers who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits; changes in and compliance with federal and state laws that regulate our business and capital levels; our ability to raise capital as needed; and any other risks described in the “Risk Factors” sections of reports filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim, any obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements, except as required by law. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

 

 

  

 

Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) (Unaudited)  June 30, 2024  December 31, 2023
ASSETS      
Cash and due from banks  $18,200   $14,614 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks   3,276    3,763 
     Total cash and cash equivalents   21,476    18,377 
           
Interest-bearing time deposits   248    979 
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value   334,808    413,302 
Marketable equity securities, at fair value   1,140    1,295 
Restricted investment in bank stocks, at cost   8,064    10,394 
Loans held for sale   754    366 
           
Loans receivable   1,100,665    1,068,429 
Allowance for credit losses   (9,362)   (9,302)
     Loans, net   1,091,303    1,059,127 
           
Premises and equipment, net   27,025    27,569 
Foreclosed assets held for sale   335    170 
Accrued interest receivable   5,077    5,362 
Bank-owned life insurance   40,709    40,209 
Investment in limited partnerships   5,465    5,828 
Deferred tax asset, net   11,517    12,634 
Goodwill   25,609    25,609 
Other intangible assets, net   11,151    11,895 
Other assets   7,619    6,663 
TOTAL ASSETS  $1,592,300   $1,639,779 
           
LIABILITIES          
Interest-bearing deposits  $1,002,208   $884,654 
Noninterest-bearing deposits   263,419    266,015 
     Total deposits   1,265,627    1,150,669 
           
Short-term borrowings   89,286    252,532 
Long-term borrowings   65,599    70,448 
Accrued interest payable   2,299    2,358 
Other liabilities   11,848    9,947 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   1,434,659    1,485,954 
           
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Common stock, par value $1.25 per share; 15,000,000 shares authorized;          
issued 3,838,727 and outstanding 3,574,027 at June 30, 2024;          
issued 3,834,976 and outstanding 3,570,276 at December 31, 2023;   4,798    4,794 
Additional paid-in capital   83,455    83,343 
Retained earnings   96,114    90,514 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (16,936)   (15,036)
Treasury stock, at cost; 264,700 shares at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023   (9,790)   (9,790)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   157,641    153,825 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  $1,592,300   $1,639,779 

 

  

 

Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Income

                 

   For the Three Months Ended  For the Six Months Ended
   June 30,  June 30,
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) (Unaudited)  2024  2023  2024  2023
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME            
Interest and fees on loans:            
     Taxable  $17,741   $6,298   $34,997   $12,232 
     Tax-exempt   332    215    685    431 
Interest and dividends on investment securities:                    
     Taxable   1,020    1,222    2,181    2,430 
     Tax-exempt   836    134    1,666    263 
Dividend and other interest income   204    69    427    136 
Federal funds sold   —      1    —      1 
Deposits in other banks   62    25    128    85 
TOTAL INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME   20,195    7,964    40,084    15,578 
                     
INTEREST EXPENSE                    
Deposits   5,610    780    10,220    1,407 
Short-term borrowings   1,427    2,125    3,924    3,911 
Long-term borrowings   798    146    1,645    146 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE   7,835    3,051    15,789    5,464 
                     
NET INTEREST INCOME   12,360    4,913    24,295    10,114 
                     
Provision (credit) for credit losses - loans   36    (4)   137    (422)
(Credit) provision for credit losses - off balance sheet credit exposures   (7)   (12)   (18)   (3)
TOTAL PROVISION (CREDIT) FOR CREDIT LOSSES   29    (16)   119    (425)
                     
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION (CREDIT) FOR CREDIT LOSSES   12,331    4,929    24,176    10,539 
                     
NON-INTEREST INCOME                    
Service charges and fees   667    514    1,282    1,039 
Gain on sale of loans   93    96    169    125 
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance   229    113    456    222 
Brokerage   192    151    416    279 
Trust   204    227    410    418 
Losses on marketable equity securities   (38)   (66)   (155)   (147)
Realized losses on available-for-sale debt securities, net   —      —      (8)   —   
Interchange fees   687    442    1,306    866 
Other non-interest income   385    229    1,075    530 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME   2,419    1,706    4,951    3,332 
                     
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE                    
Salaries and employee benefits   4,640    2,440    9,442    5,032 
Occupancy   581    320    1,199    643 
Furniture and equipment   384    282    790    567 
Pennsylvania shares tax   230    131    440    292 
Professional fees   319    264    776    522 
Director's fees   105    73    239    155 
Federal deposit insurance   188    109    408    217 
Data processing and telecommunications   904    332    1,824    703 
Automated teller machine and interchange   106    (9)   368    110 
Merger-related expenses   201    449    297    449 
Amortization of intangibles   549    —      1,098    —   
Other non-interest expense   987    466    1,959    984 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE   9,194    4,857    18,840    9,674 
                     
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION   5,556    1,778    10,287    4,197 
INCOME TAX PROVISION   849    316    1,544    795 
NET INCOME  $4,707   $1,462   $8,743   $3,402 
                     
EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED  $1.32   $0.71   $2.45   $1.64 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING   3,572,345    2,079,649    3,571,344    2,079,393 

   

 

  

 

   At or 3 Months Ended (Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  6/30/2024  3/31/2024  12/31/2023  9/30/2023  6/30/2023
Operating Highlights               
                
Net income (loss)  $4,707   $4,036   $(1,186)  $1,171   $1,462 
Net interest income   12,360    11,935    8,257    4,891    4,913 
Provision (credit) for credit losses   29    90    3,114    (168)   (16)
Non-interest income   2,419    2,532    2,267    1,522    1,706 
Non-interest expense   9,194    9,646    9,163    5,273    4,857 
                          
Balance Sheet Highlights                         
                          
Total assets  $1,592,300   $1,573,271   $1,639,779   $957,580   $960,080 
Loans, net and loans held for sale   1,092,057    1,072,010    1,059,493    556,862    544,593 
Goodwill and other intangibles, net   36,760    36,955    37,504    7,937    7,937 
Total deposits                         
       Noninterest-bearing  $263,419   $263,954   $266,015   $165,888   $175,521 
       Savings   199,626    203,002    204,968    155,750    157,833 
       NOW   346,000    298,122    251,953    146,944    152,358 
       Money Market   117,770    112,190    103,602    41,521    44,341 
       Time Deposits   338,812    336,232    324,131    130,472    128,430 
       Total interest-bearing deposits   1,002,208    949,546    884,654    474,687    482,962 
Core deposits*   926,815    877,268    826,538    510,103    530,053 
                          
Selected Ratios                         
                          
Fully tax-equivalent net interest margin (YTD)   3.36%   3.32%   2.34%   2.29%   2.32%
Annualized return on average assets   1.20%   1.02%   -0.35%   0.63%   0.71%
Annualized return on average equity   12.28%   10.52%   -3.95%   6.78%   7.63%
                          
Capital Ratios - Journey Bank**                         
                          
Common equity tier I capital ratio   14.06%   13.95%   13.52%   18.80%   18.96%
Tier 1 capital ratio   14.06%   13.95%   13.52%   18.80%   18.96%
Total risk-based capital ratio   15.03%   14.94%   14.49%   19.91%   20.11%
Leverage ratio   8.68%   8.40%   8.03%   10.58%   10.65%
                          
Asset Quality Ratios                         
                          
Non-performing assets  $7,736   $7,328   $4,475   $2,659   $2,562 
Allowance for credit losses - loans   9,362    9,351    9,302    6,094    6,278 
Allowance for credit losses to total loans   0.85%   0.87%   0.87%   1.09%   1.14%
Allowance for credit losses to non-performing assets   121.02%   127.61%   207.87%   244.81%   245.04%
                          
Per Share Data                         
                          
Earnings (loss) per share  $1.32   $1.13   $(0.41)  $0.56   $0.71 
Dividend declared per share   0.44    0.44    0.43    0.43    0.43 
Book value   44.11    43.35    43.08    42.50    43.44 
Common stock price:                         
       Bid  $32.10   $30.50   $34.50   $34.59   $37.57 
       Ask   34.75    32.00    37.17    35.00    43.00 
Weighted average common shares   3,572,345    3,570,342    2,873,775    2,080,109    2,079,649 

 

  * Core deposits are defined as total deposits less time deposits

  ** Capital ratios for the most recent period are estimated