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LINKBANCORP, Inc. (LNKB)

8-K 2023-07-31 For: 2023-07-31
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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 the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2023

LINKBANCORP, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Pennsylvania 001-41505 82-5130531
(State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)
1250 Camp Hill Bypass, Suite 202
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 855 569-2265
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Not Applicable
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(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)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class Trading<br>Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 LNKB 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 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 July 31, 2023, LINKBANCORP, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed filed for any purpose.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On July 27, 2023, Director Timothy J. Allison advised the Boards of Directors of the Company and LINKBANK (the "Bank") that he would be retiring as a director of the Company and the Bank effective as of July 31, 2023. Mr. Allison did not cite any disagreement with the Company or the Bank in connection with his retirement.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired. None.
(b) Pro forma financial information. None.
(c) Shell company transactions. None.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1     Press release dated July 31, 2023
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded in the cover page formatted in Inline XBRL)

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 thereunto duly authorized.

LINKBANCORP, INC.
Date: July 31, 2023 By: /s/ Carl D. Lundblad
Carl D. Lundblad<br>President

EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Nicole Ulmer

Corporate and Investor Relations Officer

717.803.8895

IR@LINKBANCORP.COM

LINKBANCORP, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

July 31, 2023 – HARRISBURG, PA -- LINKBANCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNKB) (the “Company”), the parent company of LINKBANK (the “Bank”) reported net income of $1.35 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Excluding merger related expenses, adjusted earnings were $1.60 million1, or $0.101 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2023.

Second Quarter 2023 Highlights

• Total deposits grew $50.3 million, or 20.5% annualized during the second quarter over the prior quarter end, including an increase in noninterest bearing deposits of $36.2 million, and $14.1 million in interest bearing deposits. Estimated uninsured deposits, excluding collateralized public funds and affiliate company accounts, totaled $378.7 million, or 36.7% of total deposits as of June 30, 2023, compared with $387.8 million, or 39.4% of total deposits as of March 31, 2023.

• The Company enhanced its on-balance sheet liquidity, with cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2023 of $123.2 million, up from $51.7 million at March 31, 2023 and $30.0 million at December 31, 2022. Total liquidity, including all available borrowing capacity and brokered deposit availability, together with cash and cash equivalents and unpledged investment securities, totaled approximately $507.4 million as of June 30, 2023.

1 See Appendix A — Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the computation of this non-GAAP measure.

• Total loans grew $24.2 million during the second quarter, representing a 10.3% annualized growth rate, driven primarily by commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loan activity.

• Net interest income for the second quarter of 2023 was $8.1 million, compared to $8.0 million for the first quarter of 2023. Net interest margin was 2.81% for the second quarter of 2023, compared to 2.95% for the first quarter of 2023. The linked quarter decrease was primarily due to higher interest expense on deposits continuing to outpace the increase in interest income from loans.

• The Company recorded a $493 thousand negative provision for credit losses for the second quarter of 2023, resulting in an allowance for credit losses of $10.2 million, or 1.05% of total loans at June 30, 2023. The negative provision for credit losses was primarily driven by refinement of the population of loans individually assessed for impairment under the current expected credit losses (“CECL”) accounting standard, improvements in internal credit metrics and external forecast indexes, as well as $97 thousand in net recoveries, offset by loan growth in the period.

• On June 22, 2023, shareholders of the Company and Partners Bancorp (“Partners”), each approved the merger of Partners with and into the Company, with the Company as the surviving corporation pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 22, 2023. The merger is expected to close in the third or fourth quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and certain other customary closing conditions.

“We are pleased to report results that evidence continued balance sheet strength, including increased on-balance sheet liquidity, a growing core deposit base, and excellent credit quality.” said Andrew Samuel, Chief Executive Officer. “Although significant uncertainty remains in the external environment, we are optimistic that the pace of margin compression will continue to stabilize. Our teams are highly focused on providing superior service to meet our clients’ needs and we believe the Company is well positioned to successfully navigate through this climate.”

Income Statement

Net interest income before the provision for credit losses for the second quarter of 2023 increased to $8.1 million compared to $8.0 million in the first quarter of 2023. Net interest margin was 2.81% for the second quarter of 2023 compared to 2.95% for the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in net interest margin for the current quarter was due to the higher average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, which outpaced the increase in the average yield on interest earning assets. The overall rate and yield increases were driven by the multiple federal funds rate increases that occurred over the preceding twelve months, coupled with competition for deposits in the market. The rate of increase in the cost of funds moderated to 30 basis points in the second quarter of 2023, primarily resulting from strong growth in the average balance of non-interest bearing deposits, which increased approximately $17.0 million to $209.1 million, compared to $192.1 million for the first quarter. The 30 basis points increase in the cost of funds to 2.29% during the second quarter of 2023 was partially offset by a 15 basis point increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets to 5.00%. The increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets was primarily due to the increase in the average yield on loans of 11 basis points to 5.20% during the second quarter of 2023.

During the second quarter, the Company continued to recognize results from its increased internal focus and strategy on core deposit generation, including 123 net new checking accounts opened for a total of $38 million in new deposits. Additionally, further momentum in executing the Company’s strategies to service the needs of professional services firms resulted in 58 new accounts opened during the quarter, which are expected to fund over the course of the third quarter. As a result of these positive trends, the Company expects to allow higher cost brokered deposits to mature, replaced by core accounts at a lower cost, contributing to further stabilization in net interest margin.

Noninterest income (expense) improved from a $1.9 million expense in the first quarter of 2023, driven by recognition of a loss upon the sale of debt securities of $2.37 million, to $886 thousand in income in the second quarter of 2023. Excluding the first quarter loss on the sale of debt securities, adjusted noninterest income for the second quarter of 2023 increased $369 thousand to $886 thousand, primarily due to gains on the sale of Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans of $296 thousand and $57 thousand in commercial loan-related interest rate swap fees.

Noninterest expense for the second quarter of 2023 increased to $7.8 million compared to $7.7 million for the first quarter of 2023. Excluding one time charges relating to the pending merger with Partners Bancorp of $587 thousand in the first quarter of 2023 and $315 thousand in the second quarter of 2023, adjusted noninterest expense increased by $351 thousand in the second quarter, impacted by increased equipment and data processing expense as the Company continues to enhance its technology platform, as well as elevated accrual of fraud and operating losses.

Balance Sheet

Total assets were $1.31 billion at June 30, 2023 compared to $1.21 billion at March 31, 2023 and $1.06 billion at June 30, 2022. Deposits and net loans as of June 30, 2023 totaled $1.03 billion and $959.3 million, respectively, compared to deposits and net loans of $984.5 million and

2 See Appendix A — Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the computation of this non-GAAP measure.

$934.8 million, respectively, at March 31, 2023 and $902.4 million and $786.5 million, respectively, at June 30, 2022.

Total loans increased $24.2 million from March 31, 2023 to June 30, 2023, or 10.25% annualized, with the average commercial loan commitment originated during the second quarter of 2023 totaling approximately $500,000.

The Company has proactively taken additional steps during the quarter to enhance its on-balance sheet liquidity. Cash and cash equivalents increased to $123.2 million at June 30, 2023 compared to $51.7 million at March 31, 2023 and $30.0 million at December 31, 2022. In addition to growth in core deposits, this position was supported by an additional $43.7 million in borrowings related to $75.0 million in wholesale funding in connection with the execution of a pay-fixed/receive-floating interest rate swap. The interest rate swap has a fixed rate of 3.28%, a maturity of five years and is designated against either a mix of one-month FHLB advances or brokered certificates of deposits. Classified as a cash flow hedge, the market fluctuations will not impact future earnings, but will impact accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Deposits at June 30, 2023 totaled $1.03 billion, an increase of $50.3 million compared to $984.5 million at March 31, 2023. Average deposits increased by $17.0 million during the quarter, or 6.9% annualized, driven by a 35.3% increase in average noninterest bearing deposits from $192.1 million for the first quarter of 2023 to $209.1 million for the second quarter of 2023.

Shareholders’ equity increased from $141.6 million at March 31, 2023 to $142.5 million at June 30, 2023. The increase included an increase in retained earnings due to net income for the current quarter, and a decrease in other comprehensive loss resulting from changes in the interest rate environment, offset by dividends paid of $1.2 million.

Asset Quality

In the second quarter of 2023, the Company recorded a negative provision for credit losses, calculated under the CECL model, of $493 thousand, compared to a provision for credit losses of $293 thousand in the first quarter. The negative provision for credit losses included the impact of reductions in the allowance for credit losses due to refinement of the population of loans individually assessed for impairment under CECL, improvements in internal credit metrics and external forecast indexes, as well as $97 thousand in net recoveries, offset by loan growth in the period.

Asset quality metrics remain strong. As of June 30, 2023, the Company’s non-performing assets were $2.9 million, representing 0.22% of total assets. Non-performing assets at June 30, 2023 excluded purchased with credit deterioration (“PCD”) loans with a balance of $2.1 million. Loans 30-89 days past due at June 30, 2023 were $1.8 million, representing 0.18% of total loans.

The allowance for credit losses-loans was $10.2 million, or 1.05% of total loans at June 30, 2023, compared to the allowance for credit losses-loans of $10.5 million, or 1.11% of total loans, at March 31, 2023. The allowance for credit losses-loans to nonperforming assets was 358.12% at June 30, 2023, compared to 438.95% at March 31, 2023.

2 See Appendix A — Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the computation of this non-GAAP measure.

The Company’s risk management function incorporates extensive diversification, monitoring and hold limits with respect to the commercial real estate loan portfolio and management closely monitors concentration reports and related analyses. The commercial real estate loan portfolio is well-diversified, with limited exposure to higher risk segments such as hotels and retail. Management believes that the office space portfolio, which includes medical and mixed-use space, and does not involve properties in major metropolitan business districts, is stable and does not pose excessive risk. Specifically, at June 30, 2023, the Company had 68 loans related to office space, with an average loan size of $1.8 million and total current outstanding balances of $103.0 million. The largest exposure relating to office space is $8.8 million for a construction loan that will constitute owner-occupied real estate upon completion. Eighty-four percent (84%) of office space loans are guaranteed by high-quality principals and no office loans are past due 30 days or greater.

Capital

The Bank’s regulatory capital ratios are well in excess of regulatory minimums to be considered “well capitalized” as of June 30, 2023. The Bank’s Total Capital Ratio and Tier 1 Capital Ratio was 13.55% and 12.94% , respectively, at June 30, 2023, compared to 13.53% and 12.32%, respectively, at March 31, 2023 and 12.89% and 12.41%, respectively, at December 31, 2022. The Company’s ratio of Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets was 8.31%[1]at June 30, 2023.

2 See Appendix A — Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the computation of this non-GAAP measure.

ABOUT LINKBANCORP, Inc.

LINKBANCORP, Inc. was formed in 2018 with a mission to positively impact lives through community banking. Its subsidiary bank, LINKBANK, is a Pennsylvania state-chartered bank serving individuals, families, nonprofits and business clients throughout Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania through 10 client solutions centers and www.linkbank.com. LINKBANCORP, Inc. common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “LNKB”. For further company information, visit ir.linkbancorp.com.

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 associated with newly developed or acquired operations; risks related to the proposed merger with Partners; changes in general economic trends, including inflation and changes in interest rates; increased competition; changes in consumer demand for financial services; our ability to control costs and expenses; adverse developments in borrower industries and, in particular, declines in real estate values; changes in and compliance with federal and state laws that regulate our business and capital levels; our ability to raise capital as needed; and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken by governments, businesses and individuals in response. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, 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.

LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022
(In Thousands, except share and per share data)
ASSETS
Noninterest-bearing cash equivalents $ 4,736 $ 4,545 $ 4,209 $ 8,711 $ 7,563
Interest-bearing deposits with other institutions 118,438 47,190 25,802 66,085 55,433
Cash and cash equivalents $ 123,174 $ 51,735 $ 30,011 $ 74,796 $ 62,996
Certificates of deposit with other banks 498 745 5,623 8,358 11,088
Securities available for sale, at fair value 83,620 86,804 78,813 78,698 85,756
Securities held to maturity, net of allowance for credit losses 38,220 38,986 31,822 32,571 28,816
Loans receivable, gross 969,533 945,371 927,871 863,969 790,406
Allowance for credit losses - loans (10,228 ) (10,526 ) (4,666 ) (4,569 ) (3,890 )
Loans receivable, net 959,305 934,845 923,205 859,400 786,516
Investments in restricted bank stock 5,544 4,134 3,377 3,327 2,567
Premises and equipment, net 6,292 6,497 6,743 9,087 7,915
Right-of-Use Asset – Premises 9,896 10,058 10,219 8,920 4,513
Bank-owned life insurance 24,554 24,384 19,244 19,127 19,012
Goodwill and other intangible assets 36,774 36,833 36,894 36,955 37,020
Deferred tax asset 6,571 6,749 5,619 6,378 5,777
Accrued interest receivable and other assets 14,024 12,188 12,084 7,256 7,909
TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,308,472 $ 1,213,958 $ 1,163,654 $ 1,144,873 $ 1,059,885
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Demand, noninterest bearing $ 240,729 $ 204,495 $ 192,773 $ 184,857 $ 184,345
Interest bearing 794,113 780,003 753,999 766,853 718,028
Total deposits 1,034,842 984,498 946,772 951,710 902,373
Other Borrowings 74,899 31,250 20,938 1,639
Subordinated Debt 40,398 40,441 40,484 40,526 40,585
Operating Lease Liabilities 9,896 10,058 10,219 8,921 4,513
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 5,985 6,130 6,688 6,774 6,004
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,166,020 1,072,377 1,025,101 1,007,931 955,114
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock
Common stock 162 250 149 149 99
Surplus 127,818 127,659 117,709 117,698 83,070
Retained earnings 19,039 18,911 27,100 27,525 26,491
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (4,567 ) (5,239 ) (6,405 ) (8,430 ) (4,889 )
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 142,452 141,581 138,553 136,942 104,771
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 1,308,472 $ 1,213,958 $ 1,163,654 $ 1,144,873 $ 1,059,885
Common shares outstanding 16,228,440 16,221,692 14,939,640 14,939,640 9,838,435
LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
6/30/2023 3/31/2023 6/30/2022 6/30/2023 6/30/2022
(In Thousands, except share and per share data)
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME
Loans receivable, including fees $ 12,499 $ 11,762 $ 8,114 $ 24,261 $ 15,877
Other 1,827 1,228 981 3,055 1,600
Total interest and dividend income 14,326 12,990 9,095 27,316 17,477
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits 5,242 4,517 818 9,759 1,483
Other Borrowings 558 87 2 645 35
Subordinated Debt 437 432 422 869 629
Total interest expense 6,237 5,036 1,242 11,273 2,147
NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE (CREDIT TO)<br>   PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES 8,089 7,954 7,853 16,043 15,330
(Recovery of) provision for credit losses (493 ) 293 395 (200 ) 675
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER (CREDIT TO)<br>   PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES 8,582 7,661 7,458 16,243 14,655
NONINTEREST INCOME
Service charges on deposit accounts 197 199 218 396 428
Bank-owned life insurance 170 140 114 310 224
Net realized (losses) gains on the sale of debt securities (2,370 ) (2,370 ) 13
Gain on sale of loans 296 153 296 333
Other 223 178 211 401 409
Total noninterest income 886 (1,853 ) 696 (967 ) 1,407
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and employee benefits 4,037 4,120 3,722 8,157 7,378
Occupancy 696 707 433 1,403 906
Equipment and data processing 893 693 595 1,586 1,192
Professional fees 418 381 307 799 535
FDIC insurance 184 159 138 343 342
Bank Shares Tax 278 278 201 556 384
Merger & system conversion related expenses 315 587 902
Other 995 812 846 1,807 1,603
Total noninterest expense 7,816 7,737 6,242 15,553 12,340
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) 1,652 (1,929 ) 1,912 (277 ) 3,722
Income tax expense (benefit) 305 (376 ) 306 (70 ) 592
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 1,347 $ (1,553 ) $ 1,606 $ (207 ) $ 3,130
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE, BASIC $ 0.08 $ (0.10 ) $ 0.16 $ (0.01 ) $ 0.32
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE, DILUTED $ 0.08 $ (0.10 ) $ 0.16 $ (0.01 ) $ 0.31
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARES<br>   OUTSTANDING,
BASIC 16,228,069 15,480,951 9,836,984 15,856,574 9,831,739
DILUTED 16,228,069 15,480,951 9,913,477 15,856,574 9,983,742
LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended
('Dollars In Thousands) 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 6/30/2022 6/30/2023 6/30/2022
Operating Highlights
Net Income (loss) $ 1,347 $ (1,553 ) $ 1,606 $ (207 ) $ 3,130
Net Interest Income 8,089 7,954 7,853 16,043 15,330
Provision for (credit to) Credit Losses (493 ) 293 395 (200 ) 675
Non-Interest Income 886 (1,853 ) 696 (967 ) 1,407
Non-Interest Expense 7,816 7,737 6,242 15,553 12,340
Earnings (loss) per Share, Basic 0.08 (0.10 ) 0.16 (0.01 ) 0.32
Adjusted Earnings per Share, Basic (2) 0.10 0.05 0.16 0.15 0.32
Earnings (loss) per Share, Diluted 0.08 (0.10 ) 0.16 (0.01 ) 0.31
Adjusted Earnings per Share, Diluted (2) 0.10 0.05 0.16 0.15 0.31
Selected Operating Ratios
Net Interest Margin 2.81 % 2.95 % 3.38 % 2.86 % 3.39 %
Annualized Return on Assets ("ROA") 0.43 % -0.53 % 0.63 % -0.03 % 0.63 %
Adjusted ROA2 0.51 % 0.27 % 0.63 % 0.39 % 0.63 %
Annualized Return on Equity ("ROE") 3.81 % -4.56 % 6.13 % -0.30 % 12.31 %
Adjusted ROE2 4.51 % 2.30 % 6.13 % 3.42 % 12.27 %
Efficiency Ratio 87.09 % 126.82 % 73.01 % 103.16 % 73.73 %
Adjusted Efficiency Ratio3 83.58 % 84.41 % 73.01 % 83.98 % 73.79 %
Noninterest Income to Avg. Assets 0.28 % -0.59 % 0.27 % -0.16 % 0.28 %
Noninterest Expense to Avg. Assets 2.51 % 2.59 % 2.45 % 2.56 % 2.49 %
6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022 6/30/2022
Financial Condition Data
Total Assets $ 1,308,472 $ 1,213,958 $ 1,163,654 $ 1,144,873 $ 1,059,885
Loans Receivable, Net 959,305 934,845 923,205 859,400 786,516
Noninterest-bearing Deposits 240,729 204,495 192,773 184,857 184,345
Interest-bearing Deposits 794,113 780,003 753,999 766,853 718,028
Total Deposits 1,034,842 984,498 946,772 951,710 902,373
Selected Balance Sheet Ratios
Total Capital Ratio1 13.55 % 13.53 % 12.89 % 11.55 % 12.42 %
Tier 1 Capital Ratio1 12.94 % 12.32 % 12.41 % 11.04 % 11.94 %
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio1 12.94 % 12.32 % 12.41 % 11.04 % 11.94 %
Leverage Ratio1 10.41 % 10.78 % 10.93 % 9.74 % 10.10 %
Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets4 8.31 % 8.90 % 9.02 % 9.02 % 6.62 %
Tangible Book Value per Share5 $ 6.51 $ 6.46 $ 6.80 $ 6.69 $ 6.89
Asset Quality Data
Non-performing Assets $ 2,856 $ 2,398 $ 2,500 $ 1,979 $ 1,494
Non-performing Assets to Total Assets 0.22 % 0.20 % 0.21 % 0.17 % 0.14 %
Non-performing Loans to Total Loans 0.29 % 0.25 % 0.27 % 0.23 % 0.19 %
Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans ("ACLL") $ 10,228 $ 10,526 $ 4,666 $ 4,569 $ 3,890
ACLL to Total Loans 1.05 % 1.11 % 0.50 % 0.53 % 0.49 %
ACLL to Nonperforming Assets 358.12 % 438.95 % 186.64 % 230.87 % 260.37 %
Net chargeoffs (recoveries) $ (97 ) $ (2 ) $ (60 ) $ (164 ) $ (52 )
(1) - These capital ratios have been calculated using bank-level capital
(2) - This is a non-GAAP financial measure. See our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures at the end of this release.
(3) - The efficiency ratio, as adjusted represents noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income, excluding gains or losses from securities sales and merger related expenses. This is a non-GAAP financial measure. See our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures at the end of this release.
(4) - We calculate tangible common equity as total shareholders' equity less goodwill and other intangibles, and we calculate tangible assets as total assets less goodwill and other intangibles. This is a non-GAAP financial measure. See our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures at the end of this release.
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(5) - We calculate tangible book value per common share as total shareholders' equity less goodwill and other intangibles, divided by the outstanding number of shares of our common stock at the end of the relevant period. Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP financial measure, and, as we calculate tangible book value per common share, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is book value per common share. See our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures at the end of this release.
LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Net Interest Margin - Quarter-To-Date (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2023 2022
(Dollars in thousands) Avg Bal Interest (2) Yield/Rate Avg Bal Interest (2) Yield/Rate
Int. Earn. Cash $ 66,149 $ 708 4.29 % $ 60,718 $ 97 0.64 %
Securities
Taxable (1) 86,366 822 3.82 % 74,105 587 3.18 %
Tax-Exempt 39,139 378 3.87 % 45,030 377 3.36 %
Total Securities 125,505 1,200 3.84 % 119,135 964 3.25 %
Total Cash Equiv. and Investments 191,654 1,908 3.99 % 179,853 1,061 2.37 %
Total Loans (3) 963,824 12,499 5.20 % 751,347 8,114 4.33 %
Total Earning Assets 1,155,478 14,407 5.00 % 931,200 9,175 3.95 %
Other Assets 95,531 90,361
Total Assets $ 1,251,009 $ 1,021,561
Interest bearing demand $ 243,539 $ 1,261 2.08 % $ 270,844 $ 260 0.39 %
Money market demand 244,355 1,589 2.61 % 224,483 238 0.43 %
Time deposits 299,398 2,392 3.20 % 211,033 320 0.61 %
Total Borrowings 95,792 995 4.17 % 46,961 424 3.62 %
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities 883,084 6,237 2.83 % 753,321 1,242 0.66 %
Non Int Bearing Deposits 209,072 152,691
Total Cost of Funds $ 1,092,156 $ 6,237 2.29 % $ 906,012 $ 1,242 0.55 %
Other Liabilities 17,073 10,489
Total Liabilities $ 1,109,229 $ 916,501
Shareholders' Equity $ 141,780 $ 105,060
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity $ 1,251,009 $ 1,021,561
Net Interest Income/Spread (FTE) 8,170 2.17 % 7,933 3.29 %
Tax-Equivalent Basis Adjustment (81 ) (80 )
Net Interest Income $ 8,089 $ 7,853
Net Interest Margin 2.81 % 3.38 %
(1) Taxable income on securities includes income from available for sale securities and income from certificates of deposits with other banks.
(2) Income stated on a tax equivalent basis which is a non-GAAP measure and reconciled to GAAP at the bottom of the table
(3) Includes the balances of nonaccrual loans
LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Net Interest Margin - Linked Quarter-To-Date (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023
(Dollars in thousands) Avg Bal Interest (2) Yield/Rate Avg Bal Interest (2) Yield/Rate
Int. Earn. Cash $ 66,149 $ 708 4.29 % $ 36,470 $ 275 3.06 %
Securities
Taxable (1) 86,366 822 3.82 % 81,899 653 3.23 %
Tax-Exempt 39,139 378 3.87 % 38,368 377 3.98 %
Total Securities 125,505 1,200 3.84 % 120,267 1,030 3.47 %
Total Cash Equiv. and Investments 191,654 1,908 3.99 % 156,737 1,305 3.38 %
Total Loans (3) 963,824 12,499 5.20 % 936,510 11,762 5.09 %
Total Earning Assets 1,155,478 14,407 5.00 % 1,093,247 13,067 4.85 %
Other Assets 95,531 90,938
Total Assets $ 1,251,009 $ 1,184,185
Interest bearing demand $ 243,539 $ 1,261 2.08 % $ 251,103 $ 1,188 1.92 %
Money market demand 244,355 1,589 2.61 % 245,563 1,350 2.23 %
Time deposits 299,398 2,392 3.20 % 290,605 1,979 2.76 %
Total Borrowings 95,792 995 4.17 % 49,246 519 4.27 %
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities 883,084 6,237 2.83 % 836,517 5,036 2.44 %
Non Int Bearing Deposits 209,072 192,135
Total Cost of Funds $ 1,092,156 $ 6,237 2.29 % $ 1,028,652 $ 5,036 1.99 %
Other Liabilities 17,073 17,508
Total Liabilities $ 1,109,229 $ 1,046,160
Shareholders' Equity $ 141,780 $ 138,025
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity $ 1,251,009 $ 1,184,185
Net Interest Income/Spread (FTE) 8,170 2.17 % 8,031 2.41 %
Tax-Equivalent Basis Adjustment (81 ) (77 )
Net Interest Income $ 8,089 $ 7,954
Net Interest Margin 2.81 % 2.95 %
(1) Taxable income on securities includes income from available for sale securities and income from certificates of deposits with other banks.
(2) Income stated on a tax equivalent basis which is a non-GAAP measure and reconciled to GAAP at the bottom of the table
(3) Includes the balances of nonaccrual loans
LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Loans Receivable Detail (Unaudited)
(In Thousands) June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022
Agriculture and farmland loans $ 50,552 $ 53,301 $ 55,746 $ 53,570 $ 45,424
Construction loans 75,628 67,934 57,713 49,311 36,135
Commercial & industrial loans 104,869 99,356 104,755 98,475 90,979
Commercial real estate loans
Multifamily 113,254 111,461 105,390 95,537 78,082
Owner occupied 154,520 151,407 139,554 114,863 164,937
Non-owner occupied 254,691 249,638 245,274 233,887 165,893
Residential real estate loans
First liens 170,271 166,478 168,084 166,388 158,774
Second liens and lines of credit 30,148 30,720 35,576 34,620 35,454
Consumer and other loans 11,308 10,472 10,057 11,929 8,689
Municipal loans 3,929 4,292 5,466 5,404 5,814
969,170 945,059 927,615 863,984 790,181
Deferred costs (fees) 363 312 256 (15 ) 225
Total loans receivable $ 969,533 $ 945,371 $ 927,871 $ 863,969 $ 790,406
LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Investments in Securities Detail (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023
(In Thousands) Amortized<br>Cost Net<br>Unrealized<br>Losses Fair<br>Value
Available for Sale:
U.S. government agency securities $ 2,000 $ (19 ) $ 1,981
Small Business Administration loan pools 726 (15 ) 711
Obligations of state and political subdivisions 45,651 (3,721 ) 41,930
Mortgage-backed securities in government-sponsored entities 42,946 (3,948 ) 38,998
$ 91,323 $ (7,703 ) $ 83,620
Amortized<br>Cost Net Unrealized Losses Fair Value
Held to Maturity:
Corporate debentures $ 15,000 $ (1,782 ) $ 13,218
Structured mortgage-backed securities 23,806 (966 ) 22,840
$ 38,806 $ (2,748 ) $ 36,058
December 31, 2022
(In Thousands) Amortized<br>Cost Net<br>Unrealized<br>Losses Fair<br>Value
Available for Sale:
Small Business Administration loan pools $ 858 $ (15 ) $ 843
Obligations of state and political subdivisions 44,189 (4,020 ) 40,169
Mortgage-backed securities in government-sponsored entities 41,873 (4,072 ) 37,801
$ 86,920 $ (8,107 ) $ 78,813
LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Deposits Detail (Unaudited)
(In Thousands) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022
Demand, noninterest-bearing 240,729 $ 204,495 $ 192,773 $ 184,857 $ 184,345
Demand, interest-bearing 237,114 250,944 254,478 305,934 269,493
Money market and savings 254,632 241,858 228,048 266,743 235,411
Time deposits, 250 and over 57,194 51,855 46,116 39,123 55,507
Time deposits, other 245,173 235,346 225,357 155,053 157,617
1,034,842 $ 984,498 $ 946,772 $ 951,710 $ 902,373
Average Deposits Detail, for the Three Months Ended (Unaudited)
(In Thousands) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022
Demand, noninterest-bearing 209,072 $ 192,135 $ 199,556 $ 170,863 $ 152,691
Demand, interest-bearing 243,539 251,103 278,816 278,637 270,844
Money market and savings 244,355 245,563 245,154 244,107 224,483
Time deposits 299,398 290,605 211,090 205,792 211,033
996,364 $ 979,406 $ 934,616 $ 899,399 $ 859,051

All values are in US Dollars.

Appendix A - Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This document contains supplemental financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Management uses these non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company’s performance. These measures should not be considered a substitute for GAAP basis measures nor should they be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP. Management believes the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures that exclude the impact of specified items provide useful supplemental information that is essential to a proper understanding of the Company’s financial condition and results. Non-GAAP measures are not formally defined under GAAP, and other entities may use calculation methods that differ from those used by us. As a complement to GAAP financial measures, our management believes these non-GAAP financial measures assist investors in comparing the financial condition and results of operations of financial institutions due to the industry prevalence of such non-GAAP measures. See the tables below for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Adjusted Return on Average Assets
For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands) 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 6/30/2022 6/30/2023 6/30/2022
Net income (loss) $ 1,347 $ (1,553 ) $ 1,606 $ (207 ) $ 3,130
Average assets 1,251,009 1,184,185 1,021,561 1,224,116 999,378
Return on average assets (annualized) 0.43 % -0.53 % 0.63 % -0.03 % 0.63 %
Net income (loss) 1,347 (1,553 ) 1,606 (207 ) 3,130
Net losses (gains) on sale of securities - 2,370 - 2,370 (13 )
Tax effect at 21% - (498 ) - (498 ) 3
Merger & system conversion related expenses 315 587 - 902 -
Tax effect at 21% (66 ) (123 ) - (189 ) -
Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP) 1,596 783 1,606 2,378 3,120
Average assets 1,251,009 1,184,185 1,021,561 1,224,116 999,378
Adjusted return on average assets (annualized) <br>(Non-GAAP) 0.51 % 0.27 % 0.63 % 0.39 % 0.63 %
Adjusted Return on Average Shareholders' Equity
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For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands) 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 6/30/2022 6/30/2023 6/30/2022
Net income (loss) $ 1,347 $ (1,553 ) $ 1,606 $ (207 ) $ 3,130
Average shareholders' equity 141,780 138,025 105,060 140,359 51,257
Return on average shareholders' equity (annualized) 3.81 % -4.56 % 6.13 % -0.30 % 12.31 %
Net income (loss) 1,347 (1,553 ) 1,606 (207 ) 3,130
Net losses (gains) on sale of securities - 2,370 - 2,370 (13 )
Tax effect at 21% - (498 ) - (498 ) 3
Merger & system conversion related expenses 315 587 - 902 -
Tax effect at 21% (66 ) (123 ) - (189 ) -
Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP) 1,596 783 1,606 2,378 3,120
Average shareholders' equity 141,780 138,025 105,060 140,359 51,257
Adjusted return on average shareholders' equity (annualized) <br>(Non-GAAP) 4.51 % 2.30 % 6.13 % 3.42 % 12.27 %
Adjusted Efficiency Ratio
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For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands) 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 6/30/2022 6/30/2023 6/30/2022
GAAP-based efficiency ratio 87.09 % 126.82 % 73.01 % 103.16 % 73.73 %
Net interest income $ 8,089 $ 7,954 $ 7,853 $ 16,043 $ 15,330
Noninterest income 886 (1,853 ) 696 (967 ) 1,407
Less: net gains (losses) on sales of securities - (2,370 ) - (2,370 ) 13
Adjusted revenue (Non-GAAP) 8,975 8,471 8,549 17,446 16,724
Total noninterest expense 7,816 7,737 6,242 15,553 12,340
Less: Merger & system conversion related expenses 315 587 - 902 -
Adjusted non-interest expense 7,501 7,150 6,242 14,651 12,340
Efficiency ratio, as adjusted (Non-GAAP) 83.58 % 84.41 % 73.01 % 83.98 % 73.79 %
Tangible Common Equity and Tangible Book Value
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6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022 6/30/2022
Tangible Common Equity (Dollars in thousands, except for share data)
Total shareholders’ equity $ 142,452 $ 141,581 $ 138,553 $ 136,942 $ 104,771
Adjustments:
Goodwill (35,842 ) (35,842 ) (35,842 ) (35,842 ) (35,842 )
Other intangible assets (932 ) (991 ) (1,052 ) (1,113 ) (1,178 )
Tangible common equity (Non-GAAP) $ 105,678 $ 104,748 $ 101,659 $ 99,987 $ 67,751
Common shares outstanding 16,228,440 16,221,692 14,939,640 14,939,640 9,838,435
Book value per common share $ 8.78 $ 8.73 $ 9.27 $ 9.17 $ 10.65
Tangible book value per common share <br>(Non-GAAP) $ 6.51 $ 6.46 $ 6.80 $ 6.69 $ 6.89
Tangible Assets
Total assets $ 1,308,472 $ 1,213,958 $ 1,163,654 $ 1,144,873 $ 1,059,885
Adjustments:
Goodwill (35,842 ) (35,842 ) (35,842 ) (35,842 ) (35,842 )
Other intangible assets (932 ) (991 ) (1,052 ) (1,113 ) (1,178 )
Tangible assets (Non-GAAP) $ 1,271,698 $ 1,177,125 $ 1,126,760 $ 1,107,918 $ 1,022,865
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (Non-GAAP) 8.31 % 8.90 % 9.02 % 9.02 % 6.62 %
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
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For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 6/30/2022 6/30/2023 6/30/2022
GAAP-Based Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Basic $ 0.08 $ (0.10 ) $ 0.16 $ (0.01 ) $ 0.32
GAAP-Based Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Diluted $ 0.08 $ (0.10 ) $ 0.16 $ (0.01 ) $ 0.31
Net Income (Loss) $ 1,347 $ (1,553 ) $ 1,606 $ (207 ) $ 3,130
Net losses (gains) on sale of securities - 2,370 - 2,370 (13 )
Tax effect at 21% - (498 ) - (498 ) 3
Merger & system conversion related expenses 315 587 - 902 -
Tax effect at 21% (66 ) (123 ) - (189 ) -
Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP) 1,596 783 1,606 2,378 3,120
Adjusted Earnings per Share, Basic (Non-GAAP) $ 0.10 $ 0.05 $ 0.16 $ 0.15 $ 0.32
Adjusted Earnings per Share, Diluted (Non-GAAP) $ 0.10 $ 0.05 $ 0.16 $ 0.15 $ 0.31
Adjusted Pre-tax, Pre-provision Net Income (Non-GAAP)
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For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 6/30/2022 6/30/2023 6/30/2022
Net Income (Loss) - GAAP $ 1,347 $ (1,553 ) $ 1,606 $ (207 ) $ 3,130
Net losses (gains) on sale of securities - 2,370 - 2,370 (13 )
Tax effect at 21% - (498 ) - (498 ) 3
Merger & system conversion related expenses 315 587 - 902 -
Tax effect at 21% (66 ) (123 ) - (189 ) -
Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP) 1,596 783 1,606 2,378 3,120
Income tax expense (benefit) 305 (376 ) 306 (70 ) 592
Provision for (credit to) credit losses (493 ) 293 395 (200 ) 675
Tax effect included in Adjusted Net Income 66 621 - 687 (3 )
Adjusted Pre-tax, Pre-provision Net Income (Non-GAAP) $ 1,474 $ 1,321 $ 2,307 $ 2,795 $ 4,384