Revenue and Pre-Tax Income Growth
Total revenue of $284 million in 2025, up 10.6% vs. 2024 ($257M). Net income before taxes of approximately $80 million for 2025, up 16.4% year-over-year.
Strong EPS Performance and 2026 Guidance
Q4 EPS of $0.65; 2025 basic EPS $2.21 and diluted EPS $2.18, stated as up ~1,211% vs. 2024. Provided 2026 diluted EPS guidance range $2.15–$2.55 with a midpoint of $2.35.
Tangible Book Value Expansion
Tangible book value ended 2025 at $12.19 (from roughly $6.92 at start of period), representing material growth (~76% increase from the earlier cited level). Management also noted ongoing dividend distributions to shareholders.
Deposit Growth and Client Acquisition
Opened ~9,000 new depository accounts in Q4 and reported ~34,000 active depository accounts. Business deposits increased ~$34 million in the quarter and ~$164 million for the year; consumer deposits were ~$167 million in the quarter and ~$293 million for the year. Since bank acquisition ~50% of business lending clients have opened business deposit accounts.
Successful Securitization and ALP Demand
January 2026 ALP (C&I long-amortizing loan) securitization: 10x oversubscribed, 38 institutions subscribed, 32 purchased (10 new investors). Reported gross spread on recent deals ~665 bps and net spread after servicing ~565 bps, with match-funded durations and strong investor demand.
Improved Operating Efficiency
HoldCo efficiency ratio improved from 63.2% to 58.3% while assets grew ~33% year-over-year. Annual operating expenses rose only ~2% YoY, demonstrating operating leverage.
Nonbank Business Contribution
Payments business adjusted EBITDA ~$16.8 million in 2025 and forecasted ~$17.9 million in 2026. Insurance agency pretax income ~$0.74 million in 2025 with an expectation of ~$1.06 million in 2026. Payroll business reported ~$0.45 million pretax in 2025 with higher expectations going forward.
Credit Stabilization Trends
Management reported NPLs declining for two consecutive quarters (7.3% → 7.1% → 6.9% reported for 2025) and indicated credit metrics are stabilizing. NSBF-related losses reduced from $28.7 million in 2024 to approximately $20 million in 2025. NSBF loans declined from 32% to ~13% of the balance sheet; accrued portfolio down ~$88 million over the prior year.