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Choiceone Financial Services Inc (COFS)

8-K 2024-04-24 For: 2024-04-24
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UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 24, 2024

ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Michigan<br>(State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation) 000-19202<br>(Commission<br>File Number) 38-2659066<br>(IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)
109 E. Division Street<br>Sparta, Michigan<br>(Address of Principal Executive Offices) 49345<br>(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (616)

887-7366

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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

Title of each class Trading symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock COFS NASDAQ Capital Market

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 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.

On April 24, 2024, ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K, which is here incorporated by reference. This Report and the Exhibit are furnished to, and not filed with, the Commission.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
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99.1 Press Release dated April 24, 2024. This Exhibit is furnished to, and not filed with, the Commission.
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SIGNATURES

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.

Dated: April 24, 2024 CHOICEONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.<br>(Registrant)
By: /s/ Adom J. Greenland
Adom J. Greenland<br>Its Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

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News Release

ChoiceOne Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

Sparta, Michigan – April 24, 2024 – ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. ("ChoiceOne", NASDAQ:COFS), the parent company for ChoiceOne Bank, reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Financial Highlights

• ChoiceOne reported net income of $5,634,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $5,633,000 for the same period in 2023.

• Diluted earnings per share were $0.74 in the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $0.75 per share in the same period in the prior year.

• Starting in May 2024, net interest income will be aided by forward starting pay-fixed swaps and the completion of amortization expense related to previously terminated swaps. The increase to net interest income will be approximately $732,000 per month using the March 31, 2024 SOFR rate of 5.34%.

• Average total loan balances increased to $1.41 billion in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $1.36 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 and $1.20 billion in the first quarter of 2023. Core loans, which exclude held for sale loans, loans to other financial institutions, and Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans, declined by $2.7 million or an annualized 0.8% during the first quarter of 2024 and increased by $178.0 million or 14.7% since March 31, 2023.

• Deposits, excluding brokered deposits, increased by $45.3 million or an annualized 8.6% in the first quarter of 2024. The increase in deposits in the first quarter is a combination of new business, recapture of deposit losses from the prior year, and some seasonality of municipal balances. Deposits as of March 31, 2024, excluding brokered deposits, increased $75.8 million or 3.7%, compared to deposits, excluding brokered deposits, as of March 31, 2023.

• Net interest margin (fully tax-equivalent) in the first quarter of 2024 increased to 2.74%, compared to 2.72% in the fourth quarter of 2023, and declined from 3.09% in the first quarter of 2023. Fully tax-equivalent net interest income was $16.9 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $17.4 million in the first quarter of 2023.

• Expenses are well managed, with $13.7 million of noninterest expense in the first quarter of 2024, a decrease from $13.8 million and $14.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2023, respectively.

• Asset quality remains strong with only 0.1% of nonperforming loans to total loans (excluding held for sale) as of March 31, 2024.

“We have been proactive in preparing our bank for the uncertainties of a shifting economic landscape with our focus on core deposits and loans, reducing expenses, and managing our interest rate risk. We believe these measures have positioned us to be prepared for current market conditions and interest rate environment. If the trajectory of interest rates is ‘higher for longer,’ we believe we are prepared. Our strategic approach is built to ensure that ChoiceOne remains resilient, and our financial foundation remains strong,” said Kelly Potes, Chief Executive Officer.

ChoiceOne reported net income of $5,634,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $5,633,000 for the same period in 2023. Diluted earnings per share were $0.74 in the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $0.75 per share in the same period in the prior year. During 2023 and 2024, earnings were negatively affected by increased deposit costs, and partially offset by organic loan growth and higher interest income on loans due to higher interest rates.

As of March 31, 2024, total assets were $2.7 billion, an increase of $260.8 million compared to March 31, 2023. The growth is primarily attributed to an increase in gross loans, which includes a $178.0 million increase in core loans, an increase in cash of $94.9 million, and a $30.0 million increase in loans to other financial institutions over the twelve month period ending March 31, 2024. However, this growth was tempered by a $57.5 million reduction in securities during the same time period. ChoiceOne has actively managed its liquidity to support organic loan growth, strategically shifting from lower-yielding assets to higher-yielding loans. This is reflected in the loan growth observed since March 31, 2023.

Deposits, excluding brokered deposits, increased by $45.3 million or an annualized 8.6% in the first quarter of 2024 and $75.8 million or 3.7% compared to March 31, 2023. Deposits grew in the first quarter of 2024 due to new business, recapture of deposit losses, and some seasonality in municipal balances. ChoiceOne continues to be proactive in managing its liquidity position by using brokered deposits, the Bank Term Funding Program (“BTFP”), and FHLB advances to ensure ample liquidity. At March 31, 2024, total available borrowing capacity from all sources was $960.7 million. Uninsured deposits totaled $792.3 million or 37.0% of deposits at March 31, 2024.

The increase in short term interest rates led to higher deposit costs, which rose to an annualized 1.65% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to an annualized 1.57% in the previous quarter and an annualized 0.62% in the first quarter of 2023. As deposits reprice and customers shift to certificate of deposits and other interest bearing products; this trend is likely to persist. ChoiceOne is taking active measures to control these costs and expects to pay lower rates on deposits than the federal funds rate. Interest expense on borrowings for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased $1.8 million compared to the same period in the prior year, due to increases in borrowing amounts and interest rates. Borrowings include $170 million from the BTFP and $40 million of FHLB borrowings at a weighted average fixed rate of 4.7%, with the earliest maturity in January 2025. Total cost of funds increased to an annualized 2.0% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to an annualized 1.91% in the fourth quarter of 2023 and an annualized 0.79% in the first quarter of 2023.

The provision for credit losses expense on loans increased by $403,000 in the first quarter of 2024, due in part to two recently classified collateral dependent retail and consumer loan relationships. This was offset by a decline in provision for unfunded commitments leading to net provision for credit losses expense for the first quarter 2024 of $0. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total loans (excluding loans held for sale) was 1.13% on March 31, 2024 compared to 1.11% on December 31, 2023. Asset quality continues to remain strong, with annualized net loan charge-offs to average loans of 0.01% and nonperforming loans to total loans (excluding loans held for sale) of 0.13% as of March 31, 2024.

ChoiceOne uses interest rate swaps to manage interest rate exposure to certain fixed assets and variable rate liabilities. On March 31, 2024, ChoiceOne had pay-fixed interest rate swaps with a total notional value of $401.0 million, a weighted average coupon of 3.07%, a fair value of $20.2 million and an average remaining contract length of 7 to 8 years. These derivative instruments increase in value as long-term interest rates rise, which offsets the reduction in equity due to unrealized losses on securities available for sale. Included in the total is $200.0 million of forward starting pay-fixed, receive floating interest rate swaps used to hedge interest bearing liabilities. These forward starting swaps will pay a fixed coupon of 2.75% while receiving SOFR starting in late April 2024. At the SOFR rate on March 31, 2024 of 5.34%, these forward starting swaps would contribute approximately $432,000 monthly, which will partially offset interest expense. In addition, in March 2023, ChoiceOne eliminated all receive-fix, pay floating swap agreements for a cash payment of $4.2 million. The loss is being amortized in interest income with an expense of approximately $300,000 monthly through April 2024, which was the remaining period of the agreements. The effect of these two items will increase net interest income by approximately $732,000 monthly starting in May 2024.

Shareholders’ equity totaled $206.8 million as of March 31, 2024, up from $168.7 million as of March 31, 2023. This increase is due to increased retained earnings and an improvement in accumulated other compressive loss (AOCI) of $23.6 million compared to March 31, 2023. The improvement in AOCI, despite the rise in interest rates, is due to both the shortening duration and maturing (paydowns) of the securities portfolio, as well as an increase in unrealized gain of the pay-fixed swap derivatives. ChoiceOne Bank remains “well-capitalized” with a total risk-based capital ratio of 12.6% as of March 31, 2024, compared to 13.0% on March 31, 2023.

Noninterest income increased $380,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase was largely due to earnings on a bank owned life insurance death benefit claim in the amount of $196,000 and an increase in customer service charges of $138,000 in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. These increases were offset by changes in the market value of equity securities in the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in the prior year.

Noninterest expense declined by $311,000 or 2.2% in the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The decline in total noninterest expense was due to a decline in employee health insurance benefits as claims to date have been lower than past years and a decline in occupancy and equipment related to two branch closures during the quarter. ChoiceOne anticipates a low impact on customer retention related to the branch closures and expects to save around $700,000 annually from this decision. This was offset by increases to FDIC insurance and other costs related to inflationary pressures. Management continues to seek out ways to manage costs, but also recognizes the value of investing in innovation and attracting the best talent in our industry to compete effectively in our markets.

“Amidst the current economic climate, we are looking ahead with optimism. Our recent deposit growth is a testament to the trust our customers place in us, and it is a solid foundation for the future. We remain focused on seizing opportunities and our goal to be the best bank in Michigan,” said Kelly Potes, Chief Executive Officer.

About ChoiceOne

ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Sparta, Michigan and the parent corporation of ChoiceOne Bank, Member FDIC. ChoiceOne Bank operates 35 offices in parts of Kent, Lapeer, Macomb, Muskegon, Newaygo, Ottawa, and St. Clair counties. ChoiceOne Bank offers insurance and investment products through its subsidiary, ChoiceOne Insurance Agencies, Inc. For more information, please visit Investor Relations at ChoiceOne’s website at choiceone.bank.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release may contain forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "is likely," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "may," "could," "look forward," "continue", "future", "will" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward looking statements. These statements reflect current beliefs as to the expected outcomes of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. These statements involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions ("risk factors") that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence. Therefore, actual results and outcomes may materially differ from what may be expressed, implied or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Furthermore, ChoiceOne undertakes no obligation to update, amend, or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Risk factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors described in Item 1A in ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

For Further Information:

Adom Greenland

Executive Vice President & CFO

(616) 887 – 2334

IR@ChoiceOne.bank

Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(In thousands) March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 March 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents $ 150,129 $ 55,433 $ 55,189
Securities Held to Maturity 397,981 407,959 422,876
Securities Available for Sale 521,711 531,617 554,306
Loans held for sale 6,035 4,710 3,603
Loans to other financial institutions 30,032 19,400 -
Core loans 1,388,558 1,391,253 1,210,583
Total Loans 1,418,590 1,410,653 1,210,583
Allowance for loan losses (16,037 ) (15,685 ) (15,065 )
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses 1,402,553 1,394,968 1,195,518
Premises and equipment 28,268 29,750 28,633
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies 45,079 45,074 44,241
Goodwill 59,946 59,946 59,946
Core deposit intangible 1,651 1,854 2,557
Other assets 57,346 45,395 43,017
Total Assets $ 2,670,699 $ 2,576,706 $ 2,409,886
Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 502,685 $ 547,625 $ 554,699
Interest-bearing deposits 1,641,193 1,550,985 1,513,429
Brokered deposits 41,970 23,445 37,773
Borrowings 210,000 200,000 85,000
Subordinated debentures 35,568 35,507 35,323
Other liabilities 32,527 23,510 14,950
Total Liabilities 2,463,943 2,381,072 2,241,174
Common stock and paid-in capital, no par value; shares authorized: 15,000,000; shares outstanding: 7,556,137 at March 31, 2024, 7,548,217 at December 31, 2023, and 7,521,749 at March 31, 2023 173,786 173,513 172,564
Retained earnings 77,294 73,699 64,026
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net (44,324 ) (51,578 ) (67,878 )
Shareholders' Equity 206,756 195,634 168,712
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 2,670,699 $ 2,576,706 $ 2,409,886

Condensed Statements of Income (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 March 31, 2023
Interest income
Loans, including fees $ 20,786 $ 19,759 $ 14,873
Securities:
Taxable 5,348 5,532 4,913
Tax exempt 1,412 1,385 1,435
Other 886 1,286 177
Total interest income 28,432 27,962 21,398
Interest expense
Deposits 8,777 8,421 3,276
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank 441 273 605
Other 2,740 2,712 505
Total interest expense 11,958 11,406 4,386
Net interest income 16,474 16,556 17,012
Provision for credit losses on loans 403 933 309
Provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments (403 ) (558 ) (284 )
Net Provision for credit losses expense - 375 25
Net interest income after provision 16,474 16,181 16,987
Noninterest income
Customer service charges 2,405 2,427 2,267
Insurance and investment commissions 198 157 196
Gains on sales of loans 454 475 403
Net gains (losses) on sales of securities - - -
Net gains (losses) on sales and write downs of other assets 1 (2 ) 3
Earnings on life insurance policies 495 286 263
Trust income 213 194 184
Change in market value of equity securities 35 210 63
Other 250 299 292
Total noninterest income 4,051 4,046 3,671
Noninterest expense
Salaries and benefits 7,831 8,005 8,083
Occupancy and equipment 1,462 1,471 1,643
Data processing 1,670 1,531 1,682
Professional fees 615 523 621
Supplies and postage 178 200 191
Advertising and promotional 150 148 149
Intangible amortization 203 203 252
FDIC insurance 375 394 300
Other 1,200 1,303 1,074
Total noninterest expense 13,684 13,778 13,995
Income before income tax 6,841 6,449 6,663
Income tax expense 1,207 1,156 1,030
Net income $ 5,634 $ 5,293 $ 5,633
Basic earnings per share $ 0.75 $ 0.70 $ 0.75
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.74 $ 0.70 $ 0.75
Dividends declared per share $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.26

Other Selected Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

Quarterly
Earnings 2024 1st<br>Qtr. 2023 4th<br>Qtr. 2023 3rd<br>Qtr. 2023 2nd<br>Qtr. 2023 1st<br>Qtr.
(in thousands except per share data)
Net interest income $ 16,474 $ 16,556 $ 16,226 $ 16,091 $ 17,012
Net provision expense - 375 - (250 ) 25
Noninterest income 4,051 4,046 3,704 3,485 3,671
Noninterest expense 13,684 13,778 13,728 13,573 13,995
Net income before federal income tax expense 6,841 6,449 6,202 6,253 6,663
Income tax expense 1,207 1,156 1,080 1,040 1,030
Net income 5,634 5,293 5,122 5,213 5,633
Basic earnings per share 0.75 0.70 0.68 0.69 0.75
Diluted earnings per share 0.74 0.70 0.68 0.69 0.75
End of period balances 2024 1st<br>Qtr. 2023 4th<br>Qtr. 2023 3rd<br>Qtr. 2023 2nd<br>Qtr. 2023 1st<br>Qtr.
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(in thousands)
Gross loans $ 1,424,625 $ 1,415,363 $ 1,315,022 $ 1,273,152 $ 1,214,186
Loans held for sale (1) 6,035 4,710 5,222 8,924 3,603
Loans to other financial institutions (2) 30,032 19,400 23,763 38,838 -
Core loans (gross loans excluding 1 and 2 above) 1,388,558 1,391,253 1,286,037 1,225,390 1,210,583
Allowance for loan losses 16,037 15,685 14,872 14,582 15,065
Securities available for sale 521,711 531,617 507,580 542,932 554,306
Securities held to maturity 397,981 407,959 414,743 420,549 422,876
Other interest-earning assets 83,100 22,392 113,402 41,032 30,999
Total earning assets (before allowance) 2,427,417 2,377,331 2,350,747 2,277,665 2,222,367
Total assets 2,670,699 2,576,706 2,574,196 2,483,726 2,409,886
Noninterest-bearing deposits 502,685 547,625 531,962 544,925 554,699
Interest-bearing deposits 1,641,193 1,550,985 1,551,995 1,490,093 1,513,429
Brokered deposits 41,970 23,445 49,238 51,370 37,773
Total deposits 2,185,848 2,122,055 2,133,195 2,086,388 2,105,901
Deposits excluding brokered 2,143,878 2,098,610 2,083,957 2,035,018 2,068,128
Total subordinated debt 35,568 35,507 35,446 35,385 35,323
Total borrowed funds 210,000 200,000 180,000 160,000 85,000
Other interest-bearing liabilities 21,512 8,060 32,204 11,985 -
Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,950,243 1,817,997 1,848,883 1,748,833 1,671,525
Shareholders' equity 206,756 195,634 181,161 179,240 168,712
Average Balances 2024 1st<br>Qtr. 2023 4th<br>Qtr. 2023 3rd<br>Qtr. 2023 2nd<br>Qtr. 2023 1st<br>Qtr.
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(in thousands)
Loans $ 1,412,569 $ 1,359,643 $ 1,278,421 $ 1,218,860 $ 1,202,268
Securities 1,002,140 1,019,218 1,035,785 1,053,191 1,059,747
Other interest-earning assets 64,064 92,635 128,704 41,075 19,452
Total earning assets (before allowance) 2,478,773 2,471,496 2,442,910 2,313,126 2,281,467
Total assets 2,621,009 2,589,541 2,568,240 2,422,567 2,391,344
Noninterest-bearing deposits 506,175 546,778 540,497 534,106 566,628
Interest-bearing deposits 1,599,509 1,565,493 1,550,591 1,472,990 1,530,313
Brokered deposits 34,708 32,541 44,868 49,679 12,762
Total deposits 2,140,392 2,144,812 2,129,565 2,056,775 2,109,703
Total subordinated debt 35,535 35,474 35,413 35,352 35,290
Total borrowed funds 214,835 185,707 181,739 144,231 63,122
Other interest-bearing liabilities 19,699 25,729 20,480 3,763 -
Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,904,286 1,844,944 1,833,091 1,706,015 1,641,487
Shareholders' equity 200,177 187,099 181,219 171,912 167,952
Loan Breakout (in thousands) 2024 1st<br>Qtr. 2023 4th<br>Qtr. 2023 3rd<br>Qtr. 2023 2nd<br>Qtr. 2023 1st<br>Qtr.
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Agricultural $ 41,950 $ 49,211 $ 43,290 $ 40,684 $ 55,995
Commercial and Industrial 231,222 229,915 222,357 224,191 217,063
Commercial Real Estate 794,705 786,921 709,960 657,549 648,202
Consumer 34,268 36,540 37,605 38,614 38,891
Construction Real Estate 17,890 20,936 16,477 16,734 13,939
Residential Real Estate 268,523 267,730 256,348 247,618 236,493
Loans to Other Financial Institutions 30,032 19,400 23,763 38,838 -
Gross Loans (excluding held for sale) $ 1,418,590 $ 1,410,653 $ 1,309,800 $ 1,264,228 $ 1,210,583
Allowance for credit losses 16,037 15,685 14,872 14,582 15,065
Net loans $ 1,402,553 $ 1,394,968 $ 1,294,928 $ 1,249,646 $ 1,195,518
Performance Ratios 2024 1st<br>Qtr. 2023 4th<br>Qtr. 2023 3rd<br>Qtr. 2023 2nd<br>Qtr. 2023 1st<br>Qtr.
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Annualized return on average assets 0.86 % 0.82 % 0.80 % 0.86 % 0.94 %
Annualized return on average equity 11.26 % 11.32 % 11.31 % 12.13 % 13.42 %
Annualized return on average tangible common equity 15.81 % 16.40 % 16.55 % 18.31 % 20.64 %
Net interest margin (fully tax-equivalent) 2.74 % 2.72 % 2.70 % 2.86 % 3.09 %
Efficiency ratio 64.55 % 65.31 % 65.74 % 65.92 % 65.40 %
Annualized cost of funds 2.00 % 1.91 % 1.70 % 1.29 % 0.79 %
Annualized cost of deposits 1.65 % 1.57 % 1.36 % 0.98 % 0.62 %
Cost of interest bearing liabilities 2.53 % 2.45 % 2.18 % 1.70 % 1.08 %
Shareholders' equity to total assets 7.74 % 7.59 % 7.04 % 7.22 % 7.00 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets 5.56 % 5.32 % 4.74 % 4.83 % 4.52 %
Annualized noninterest expense to average assets 2.09 % 2.13 % 2.14 % 2.24 % 2.34 %
Loan to deposit 65.17 % 66.70 % 61.65 % 61.02 % 57.66 %
Full-time equivalent employees 367 369 376 380 376
Capital Ratios ChoiceOne Financial Services Inc. 2024 1st<br>Qtr. 2023 4th<br>Qtr. 2023 3rd<br>Qtr. 2023 2nd<br>Qtr. 2023 1st<br>Qtr.
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Total capital (to risk weighted assets) 13.3 % 13.0 % 13.2 % 13.2 % 13.5 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 10.5 % 10.3 % 10.4 % 10.5 % 10.7 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 10.7 % 10.5 % 10.7 % 10.8 % 11.0 %
Tier 1 capital (to average assets) 7.6 % 7.5 % 7.4 % 7.7 % 7.7 %
Capital Ratios ChoiceOne Bank 2024 1st<br>Qtr. 2023 4th<br>Qtr. 2023 3rd<br>Qtr. 2023 2nd<br>Qtr. 2023 1st<br>Qtr.
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Total capital (to risk weighted assets) 12.6 % 12.4 % 12.7 % 12.7 % 13.0 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 11.8 % 11.8 % 12.0 % 12.2 % 12.5 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 11.8 % 11.8 % 12.0 % 12.2 % 12.5 %
Tier 1 capital (to average assets) 8.3 % 8.4 % 8.3 % 8.7 % 8.7 %
Asset Quality 2024 1st<br>Qtr. 2023 4th<br>Qtr. 2023 3rd<br>Qtr. 2023 2nd<br>Qtr. 2023 1st<br>Qtr.
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(in thousands)
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) $ 51 $ 120 $ 148 $ 67 $ 28
Annualized net loan charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans 0.01 % 0.04 % 0.05 % 0.02 % 0.01 %
Allowance for loan losses $ 16,037 $ 15,685 $ 14,872 $ 14,582 $ 15,065
Unfunded commitment liability $ 1,757 $ 2,160 $ 2,718 $ 3,156 $ 2,991
Allowance to loans (excludes held for sale) 1.13 % 1.11 % 1.14 % 1.15 % 1.24 %
Total funds reserved to pay for loans (includes liability for unfunded commitments and excludes held for sale) 1.25 % 1.27 % 1.34 % 1.40 % 1.49 %
Non-Accruing loans $ 1,715 $ 1,723 $ 1,670 $ 1,581 $ 1,596
Nonperforming loans (includes OREO) $ 1,837 $ 1,845 $ 1,792 $ 1,847 $ 1,726
Nonperforming loans to total loans (excludes held for sale) 0.13 % 0.13 % 0.14 % 0.15 % 0.14 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.07 % 0.07 % 0.07 % 0.07 % 0.07 %
Three Months Ended March 31,
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2024 2023
(Dollars in thousands) Average Average
Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
Assets:
Loans (1)(3)(4)(5) $ 1,412,569 $ 20,807 5.92 % $ 1,202,268 $ 14,889 5.02 %
Taxable securities (2) 710,508 5,348 3.03 761,318 4,913 2.62
Nontaxable securities (1) 291,632 1,788 2.47 298,429 1,817 2.47
Other 64,064 886 5.56 19,452 177 3.68
Interest-earning assets 2,478,773 28,829 4.68 2,281,467 21,796 3.87
Noninterest-earning assets 142,236 109,877
Total assets $ 2,621,009 $ 2,391,344
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
Interest-bearing demand deposits $ 883,372 $ 3,577 1.63 % $ 875,435 $ 1,572 0.73 %
Savings deposits 338,497 641 0.76 407,022 273 0.27
Certificates of deposit 377,640 4,115 4.38 247,856 1,279 2.09
Brokered deposit 34,708 444 5.14 12,762 152 4.84
Borrowings 214,835 2,523 4.72 63,122 708 4.55
Subordinated debentures 35,535 412 4.67 35,290 402 4.62
Other 19,699 246 5.02 - - -
Interest-bearing liabilities 1,904,286 11,958 2.53 1,641,487 4,386 1.08
Demand deposits 506,175 566,628
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 10,371 15,277
Total liabilities 2,420,832 2,223,392
Shareholders' equity 200,177 167,952
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,621,009 $ 2,391,344
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) (Non-GAAP) (1) $ 16,871 $ 17,410
Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) (Non-GAAP) (1) 2.74 % 3.09 %
Reconciliation to Reported Net Interest Income
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) (Non-GAAP) (1) $ 16,871 $ 17,410
Adjustment for taxable equivalent interest (397 ) (398 )
Net interest income (GAAP) $ 16,474 $ 17,012
Net interest margin (GAAP) 2.67 % 3.02 %

(1) Adjusted to a fully tax-equivalent basis to facilitate comparison to the taxable interest-earning assets. The adjustment uses an incremental tax rate of 21%. The presentation of these measures on a tax-equivalent basis is not in accordance with GAAP, but is customary in the banking industry. These non-GAAP measures ensure comparability with respect to both taxable and tax-exempt loans and securities.

(2) Taxable securities include dividend income from Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock.

(3) Loans include both loans to other financial institutions and loans held for sale.

(4) Non-accruing loan balances are included in the balances of average loans. Non-accruing loan average balances were $1.7 million and $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively.

(5) Interest on loans included net origination fees and accretion income. Accretion income was $390,000 and $471,000 in the first quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively.