Exhibit 99.1
Press Release
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
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Company Contact: Eric J. Meilstrup President and Chief Executive Officer LCNB National Bank (513) 932-1414 |
Investor and Media Contact: Andrew M. Berger Managing Director SM Berger & Company, Inc. (216) 464-6400 |
LCNB CORP. REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR
THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
Net earnings per share improved 24.2% from Q1 2025 to $0.41 per diluted share for Q2 2025
Q2 2025 net interest margin expanded to 3.47%, from 2.86% at Q2 2024
Return on average assets was 1.04% for the quarter ended June 30, 2025
LEBANON, Ohio--LCNB Corp. ("LCNB") (NASDAQ: LCNB) today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
Commenting on the financial results, LCNB President and Chief Executive Officer, Eric Meilstrup said, “LCNB delivered a strong second quarter, reflecting continued momentum across our core operations and the success of our multi-year growth strategies. Second-quarter net interest margin expanded year-over-year by 61 basis points as a result of prior actions to strengthen our balance sheet, recent loan originations, and a stable interest rate environment. Noninterest income was also solid, asset quality remains strong, and we continue to manage operating expenses. These factors contributed to strong net income, driving our return on assets above 1% for the quarter.”
“We continue to see the benefits from our recent acquisitions, including encouraging traction in cross selling our wealth and trust services. The investment services division has increased assets under management by over 300% at newly acquired branches over the past 12 months, which highlights the need in our new markets for our local, relationship-based financial services,” continued Mr. Meilstrup.
“While we expect the economic environment to remain fluid, we believe we are well positioned to continue to drive long-term growth, supported by our strong asset quality, strengthening levels of profitability, and the value we bring to our Ohio communities. Most importantly, our continued success reflects the ongoing dedication and commitment of our team,” concluded Mr. Meilstrup.
Income Statement
Net income for the 2025 second quarter was $5.9 million, compared to $0.9 million for the same period last year. Earnings per basic and diluted share for the 2025 second quarter were $0.41, compared to $0.07 for the same period last year. Net income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025 was $10.5 million, compared to $2.8 million for the same period last year. Earnings per basic and diluted share for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025 were $0.74, compared to $0.21 for the same period last year.
Net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $17.5 million, compared to $15.2 million for the same period in 2024. Net interest income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025 was $33.8 million, as compared to $29.1 million in the same period last year. The growth in net interest income was primarily due to the reduction in average interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities and higher average rates earned on loans. For the 2025 second quarter, LCNB’s tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.47%, compared to 2.86% for the same period last year. The net interest margin for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025 was 3.36%, as compared to 2.80% in the same period last year.
Non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 increased 28.6% to $5.2 million, compared to $4.1 million for the same period last year. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, non-interest income increased 30.7% to $10.5 million, compared to $8.0 million for the same period last year. The increase in non-interest income for both the three- and six-month periods was primarily due to net gains from sales of loans, as well as higher fiduciary income, service charges, and other income.
Non-interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $15.6 million, compared to $17.8 million for the same period last year. The $2.2 million decrease was primarily due to higher operating and merger-related expenses in the 2024 second quarter associated with the Eagle acquisition during April 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, non-interest expense was $1.9 million lower than the comparable period in 2024, partially due to a $3.0 million reduction in merger-related expenses and lower FDIC insurance premiums, partially offset by higher salaries and employee benefits, marketing, contracted services, and other non-interest expenses.
Capital Allocation
For the three months ended June 30, 2025, LCNB paid $0.22 per share in dividends. Year-to-date, LCNB has paid $0.44 per share in dividends.
Balance Sheet
Total assets at June 30, 2025 decreased 2.7%, to $2.31 billion, from $2.37 billion at June 30, 2024 and were stable compared to $2.31 billion at December 31, 2024. Net loans at June 30, 2025 were $1.71 billion, a decrease of 1.4%, or $24.6 million, from June 30, 2024 and down 0.5%, or $8.9 million, from December 31, 2024. During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the Company originated $88.8 million in loans and sold $30.0 million into the secondary market, which generated $615,000 of gains and benefited second quarter non-interest income.
Loans held for sale totaled $6.0 million at June 30, 2025, compared to $5.6 million at December 31, 2024 and $44.0 million at June 30, 2024, and are primarily composed of loans scheduled to be sold to an investor.
Total deposits at June 30, 2025 decreased 1.2% to $1.92 billion compared to $1.94 billion at June 30, 2024, and were up 2.2% from $1.88 billion at December 31, 2024.
At June 30, 2025, shareholders' equity was $263.5 million, compared to $245.2 million at June 30, 2024. On a per-share basis, shareholders' equity at June 30, 2025 was $18.59, compared to $17.33 at June 30, 2024.
At June 30, 2025, tangible shareholders' equity was $165.8 million, compared to $142.7 million at June 30, 2024. The 16.2% year-over-year increase in tangible shareholders' equity was primarily due to higher retained earnings and an improvement in the unrealized losses on the available-for-sale investment portfolio. On a per-share basis, tangible shareholders' equity was $11.69 at June 30, 2025, compared to $10.08 at June 30, 2024.
Assets Under Management
Total assets managed at June 30, 2025 were $4.18 billion, compared to $4.21 billion at June 30, 2024, and $4.23 billion at December 31, 2024. The year-over-year decrease in total assets managed was due to lower LCNB total assets, mortgage loans serviced, and cash management, partially offset by higher trust and investments and brokerage accounts. Trust and investments and brokerage accounts increased due to a higher number of new LCNB Wealth Management customer accounts and an increase in the fair value of managed assets.
Asset Quality
For the 2025 second quarter, LCNB recorded a provision for credit losses of $18,000, compared to a provision for credit losses of $528,000 for the 2024 second quarter. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, LCNB recorded a total provision for credit losses of $215,000, compared to a total provision for credit losses of $653,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Net charge-offs for the 2025 second quarter were $80,000, or 0.02% of average loans, compared to net charge-offs of $18,000, or 0.00% of average loans, annualized, for the same period last year. For the 2025 six-month period, net charge-offs were $119,000, or 0.01% of average loans, compared to net charge-offs of $63,000, or 0.01% of average loans, for the 2024 six-month period.
Total nonperforming loans, which include non-accrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, were $4.8 million, or 0.28% of total loans, at June 30, 2025, compared to $3.0 million, or 0.17% of total loans, at June 30, 2024. The year-over-year increase in nonaccrual loans was primarily due to one commercial and industrial relationship, representing a balance of $1.4 million, and three residential real estate loans, representing a total balance of $537,000. LCNB does not foresee any additional losses on these loans, as they are currently deemed to have adequate provision. The nonperforming assets-to-total-assets ratio was 0.21% at June 30, 2025, compared to 0.13% at June 30, 2024.
About LCNB Corp.
LCNB Corp. is a financial holding company headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio. Through its subsidiary, LCNB National Bank (the “Bank”), it serves customers and communities in Southwest and South-Central Ohio. A financial institution with a long tradition for building strong relationships with customers and communities, the Bank offers convenient banking locations in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Montgomery, Preble, Ross, and Warren Counties, Ohio. The Bank continually strives to exceed customer expectations and provides an array of services for all personal and business banking needs including checking, savings, online banking, personal lending, business lending, agricultural lending, business support, deposit and treasury, investment services, trust and IRAs and stock purchases. LCNB Corp. common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market Exchange® under the symbol “LCNB.”
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this news release regarding LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are identified by the fact they are not historical facts and include words such as “anticipate”, “could”, “may”, “feel”, “expect”, “believe”, “plan”, and similar expressions. Please refer to LCNB’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as its other filings with the SEC, for a more detailed discussion of risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on all information available to management and its knowledge of LCNB’s business and operations. Additionally, LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include, but are not limited to:
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the success, impact, and timing of the implementation of LCNB’s business strategies; |
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LCNB’s ability to integrate recent and future acquisitions, including Cincinnati Bancorp, Inc. and Eagle Financial Bancorp, Inc., may be unsuccessful or may be more difficult, time-consuming, or costly than expected; |
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LCNB may incur increased loan charge-offs in the future and the allowance for credit losses may be inadequate; |
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LCNB may face competitive loss of customers; |
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changes in the interest rate environment, either by interest rate increases or decreases, may have results on LCNB’s operations materially different from those anticipated by LCNB’s market risk management functions; |
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changes in general economic conditions and increased competition could adversely affect LCNB’s operating results; |
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changes in regulations and government policies affecting bank holding companies and their subsidiaries, including changes in monetary policies, could negatively impact LCNB’s operating results; |
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LCNB may experience difficulties growing loan and deposit balances; |
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United States trade relations with foreign countries could negatively impact the financial condition of LCNB's customers, which could adversely affect LCNB's operating results and financial condition; |
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global and/or domestic geopolitical relations and/or conflicts could create financial market uncertainty and have negative impacts on commodities, currency, and stability, which could adversely affect LCNB's operating results and financial condition; |
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difficulties with technology or data security breaches, including cyberattacks or widespread outages, could negatively affect LCNB's ability to conduct business and its relationships with customers, vendors, and others; |
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adverse weather events and natural disasters and global and/or national epidemics could negatively affect LCNB’s customers given its concentrated geographic scope, which could impact LCNB’s operating results; and |
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government intervention in the U.S. financial system, including the effects of legislative, tax, accounting, and regulatory actions and reforms, including, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the capital ratios of Basel III as adopted by the federal banking authorities, changes in deposit insurance premium levels, and any such future regulatory actions or reforms. |
Forward-looking statements made herein reflect management's expectations as of the date such statements are made. Such information is provided to assist shareholders and potential investors in understanding current and anticipated financial operations of LCNB and is included pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. LCNB undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date such statements are made.