Strong Profitability
Net income available to common shareholders of $19.6 million in Q4 (EPS $0.96) and $73.4 million for FY2025 (EPS $3.61). Return on average assets of 120 bps and return on average equity of 12.38%, both above annual guidance.
Improved Net Interest Income and Margin
Net interest income of $200 million for the year; quarterly margin of 3.62% and full-year NIM of 3.53%. Quarterly margin expanded 71 bps year-over-year, and management targets mid-3.60s NIM for 2026.
Loan Growth
Total loans up 1.5% Q/Q and 4% YoY to $4.66 billion. Commercial business loans rose 11% YoY; commercial mortgage loans increased ~4% Q/Q and 6.5% YoY. Residential lending grew 1% Q/Q and 1% YoY.
Assets Under Advisement and Advisory Income Growth
AUM for Career Capital reached $3.6 billion, up $500.4 million or 16% YoY. Investment advisory income of $11.7 million, an increase of ~$1 million (over 9%) from 2024.
Capital Actions and Favorable Debt Issuance
Repurchased 1.7% of outstanding shares (~$11 million) in Q4 and completed an $80 million subordinated debt offering with a 5-year fixed rate of 6.5%; new notes received a BBB- rating from Kroll, reflecting improved profitability and capital position.
Deposit Franchise Resilience
Total deposits of $5.21 billion, up 2% YoY (despite seasonal Q/Q decline of 2.8%). Reciprocal deposit business strengthened, with >20% of customers and ~30% of balances having 10+ year relationships and average relationship tenure of five years.
Credit & Loss Reserves
Net charge-offs for 2025 were 24 bps (below the conservative budgeted 25–35 bps). Allowance for credit losses (ACL) to total loans was 102 bps, aligned with the company's credit risk framework.
Recurring Fee Income Strength
Full-year noninterest income of $45 million supported by COLI ($11.4 million for 2025) and strong advisory/swap fee performance: Q4 swap fee income of $1.1 million (up ~31% Q/Q) and full-year swap fees of $2.5 million (up $1.8 million YoY).