Bank of Botetourt reports financial results for the third quarter

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BUCHANAN, Va., Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Buchanan-based Bank of Botetourt (OTCPK: BORT and BORTP) announced today its unaudited financial results for the three and nine months-ended September 30, 2025. The Bank produced net income amounting to $2,882,000 or $1.40 per basic share in the third quarter. This amount compares to net income of $1,967,000 or $0.94 per share, for the same period last year.  For the nine months-ended the Bank produced net income amounting to $8,094,000 or $3.94 per basic share. This amount compares to a net income of $5,988,000 or $2.88 per share, for the same period last year. 

At September 30, 2025, select financial information and key highlights include:

The Board of Directors voted to pay the 7.00% preferred dividend, which calculates to $0.49 per share on November 7, 2025, to preferred shareholders of record October 31, 2025.  Furthermore, the Board of Directors voted to pay the $0.225 per common share quarterly dividend, or $0.90 per share annualized, which is payable on November 17, 2025, to common shareholders of record November 10, 2025. President & CEO Michelle Austin stated "Our third quarter results reflect the continued strength of our Bank and the disciplined execution of our strategic priorities.  We remain focused on delivering long-term value to our shareholders while staying deeply committed to the communities we serve.  I'm proud of our team's efforts and the positive impact we're making across our markets." 

Results of Operations

Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $2,882,000 compared to $1,967,000 for the same period last year, representing an increase of $915,000 or 46.52%.  Basic and diluted earnings per share increased $0.46 from $0.94 at September 30, 2024, to $1.40 at September 30, 2025.  The increase in net income is primarily due to $1,585,000 more interest income, $234,000 less interest on other borrowings, $125,000 more noninterest income, offset by $52,000 more interest expense on deposits, $818,000 more noninterest expense, and $244,000 more income tax expense. 

For the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Bank recorded a provision for credit loss expense of $326,000 and a reserve for unfunded commitments of $(22,000), which is included in other expenses. This compares to $411,000 for the same period last year, representing a decrease of $85,000.  The provision recorded during the quarter mainly reflected allocations necessitated by net loan growth and adjustments to historical loss factors to better represent expectations for future credit losses.  The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total loans and leases outstanding was 1.16% at the end of the quarter, down two basis points from the prior quarter and from one year prior.    

At September 30, 2025, net loans increased 8.38%. Interest and fees on loans at September 30, 2025, increased $1,716,000 over the same three-month period of 2024. Interest expense decreased by $182,000 from $4,021,000 at September 30, 2024, to $3,839,000 at September 30, 2025.  The lower interest expense is a result of lower interest rates paid on the balances of interest-bearing deposits than for the same period of 2024 and a decrease of interest on borrowed funds.

Noninterest income increased by $125,000, or 9.25%, to $1,476,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $1,351,000 for same period of 2024.  The increase is attributed to an increase in income from title insurance subsidiaries, an increase in gain on sale of mortgage loans, offset by a slight decrease in service charges on deposit accounts.   

Noninterest expense increased $818,000 from $5,043,000 at September 30, 2024, to $5,861,000 at September 30, 2025.  The increase is primarily related to increases in salary and employee benefits, debit card expense, and core processing expenses.

Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $697,000 compared to $453,000 one year prior. The $244,000 increase in tax expense is due to more revenue for the quarter.

Financial Condition

At September 30, 2025, total assets amounted to $898,809,000, an increase of 4.61% above total assets at December 31, 2024 of $859,237,000, an increase of $39,572,000. Total net loans increased $56,297,000 or 8.38% from $671,590,000 at December 31, 2024, to $727,887,000 at September 30, 2025. Total deposits at December 31, 2024, amounted to $769,386,000, compared to $778,871,000 at September 30, 2025, an increase of 1.23% or $9,485,000.

Stockholders' equity totaled $90,866,000 at September 30, 2025, compared to $82,510,000 at December 31, 2024. The $8,356,000 increase during the period is net income for 2025, net proceeds from the issuance of common stock from the Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan, and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss, partially offset by dividends paid.

Asset Quality

Bank of Botetourt's asset quality remained strong for the third quarter of 2025. Provision for credit losses for the third quarter of 2025 was $326,000 compared with $8,000 in the previous quarter and $411,000 in the same quarter of 2024. 

The Bank had no foreclosed properties at December 31, 2024, and September 30, 2025, respectively.  Therefore, non-performing assets only consisted of nonaccrual loans.  Non-performing assets increased at September 30, 2025, from $51,000 at December 31, 2024 to $609,000 at September 30, 2025.  The increase is attributable to the addition of three commercial and industrial loans, collateralized by commercial vehicles and a blanket UCC on equipment, two unsecured commercial and industrial loans, offset by a charge-off of one commercial and industrial loan that was added in the second quarter.  Two commercial and industrial loans totaling $83,000 were added to nonaccrual loans during the third quarter.  The increase in nonaccrual loans is attributable to the new additions and the charge-off and payment activity of the aforementioned loans.

Net charge-offs during the third quarter of 2025 were $176,000 or three basis points annualized on total average loans outstanding.  Net charge-offs for the third quarter of 2025 were comprised of charge-offs of $227,000, partially offset by recoveries of $51,000.  Compared to December 31, 2024, net charge-offs decreased $21,000 or one basis points annualized on total average loans outstanding. 

Capital Ratios

Bank of Botetourt qualified for and adopted the optional, simplified measure of capital adequacy and, the community bank leverage ratio framework, consistent with Section 201 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. A qualifying community banking organization is defined as having less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets, a leverage ratio greater than 9%, off-balance sheet exposures of 25% or less of total consolidated assets, and trading assets and liabilities of 5% or less of total consolidated assets. It also cannot be an Advanced Approaches institution. Bank of Botetourt qualified to opt-in to the Community Bank Leverage Ratio ("CBLR").  As of September 30, 2025, Bank of Botetourt reported its CBLR ratio at 10.57% which meets the required regulatory minimum ratio. This compares to a CBLR ratio of 10.25% at December 31, 2024.

About Bank of Botetourt

Chartered in 1899, Bank of Botetourt is a full-service community bank serving customers through fourteen retail offices across Botetourt, Franklin, Roanoke, and Rockbridge counties, as well as the Cities of Roanoke and Salem and the Towns of Vinton and Rocky Mount in Virginia. The Bank also operates Virginia Mountain Mortgage, its residential lending division, and Botetourt Wealth Management, offering financial planning and investment services. Recognized by Forbes as a multi-year top-ranked bank in Virginia, Bank of Botetourt continues to build on its long-standing tradition of service, strength, and local commitment.

(unaudited)

(audited)

September 30,

December 31,

2025

2024

Assets

Cash and Due from banks

$          13,807,000

$          12,390,000

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

39,220,000

53,430,000

Federal funds sold

839,000

936,000

                  Total cash and cash equivalents

53,866,000

66,756,000

Debt securities held to maturity, net of allowance

9,982,000

9,982,000

     for credit losses of $18,000 at September 30, 2025 and

     December 31, 2024, respectively

Debt securities available for sale

67,271,000

73,159,000

Loans, net of allowance for credit losses of $8,523,000 at

727,887,000

671,590,000

     September 30, 2025 and $7,989,000 at December 31, 2024.

Loans held for sale

425,000

-

Premises and fixed assets, net

17,755,000

17,356,000

Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries

3,538,000

3,257,000

Other assets

18,085,000

17,137,000

                  Total assets

$        898,809,000

$        859,237,000

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Liabilities  

Noninterest-bearing deposits

$        173,147,000

$        181,585,000

Interest-bearing deposits

605,724,000

587,801,000

                  Total deposits

778,871,000

769,386,000

Other borrowings

22,000,000

-

Other liabilities

7,072,000

7,341,000

                  Total liabilities

807,943,000

776,727,000

Commitments and contingencies

-

-

Stockholders' Equity

Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 1,000,000 shares

     authorized; 243,659 issued and outstanding

     at September 30, 2025 and at December 31, 2024, respectively

244,000

244,000

Common stock, $1.50 par value; 5,000,000 shares

     authorized; 1,968,293 and 1,960,879 issued and 

     outstanding at September 30, 2025 and at December 31, 2024

     respectively

2,952,000

2,941,000

Additional paid-in capital

24,431,000

24,198,000

Retained earnings

65,687,000

59,277,000

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(2,448,000)

(4,150,000)

                  Total stockholders' equity

90,866,000

82,510,000

                  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$        898,809,000

$        859,237,000

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

Three Months Ended
September 30,

2025

2024

2025

2024

Interest income

     Loans and fees on loans

$      32,633,000

$      27,369,000

$      11,329,000

$        9,613,000

     Securities:

          U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies

441,000

582,000

140,000

188,000

          Mortgage-backed securities

191,000

195,000

82,000

62,000

          All other securities

622,000

650,000

205,000

216,000

     Due from depository institutions

1,370,000

1,779,000

365,000

458,000

     Federal funds sold

25,000

16,000

8,000

7,000

                    Total Interest income

35,282,000

30,591,000

12,129,000

10,544,000

Interest expense

     Deposits

11,645,000

10,809,000

3,821,000

3,769,000

     Other borrowings

18,000

743,000

18,000

252,000

                    Total Interest expense

11,663,000

11,552,000

3,839,000

4,021,000

                    Net Interest Income

23,619,000

19,039,000

8,290,000

6,523,000

Provision for credit losses

688,000

513,000

326,000

411,000

                    Net Interest Income after credit loss expense

22,931,000

18,526,000

7,964,000

6,112,000

Noninterest income

     Service charges on deposit accounts

976,000

963,000

342,000

351,000

     Securities brokerage and annuities

204,000

297,000

80,000

111,000

     Other income, net of gains

3,173,000

2,607,000

1,054,000

889,000

                    Total noninterest income

4,353,000

3,867,000

1,476,000

1,351,000

Noninterest expense

     Salaries and employee benefits

7,173,000

6,590,000

2,464,000

2,213,000

     Premises and fixed assets expense

1,806,000

1,469,000

619,000

499,000

     Other expense

8,158,000

6,854,000

2,778,000

2,331,000

                    Total noninterest expense

17,137,000

14,913,000

5,861,000

5,043,000

                    Income before income taxes

10,147,000

7,480,000

3,579,000

2,420,000

Income tax expense

2,053,000

1,492,000

697,000

453,000

                    Net income

8,094,000

5,988,000

2,882,000

1,967,000

                    Preferred stock dividends

358,000

358,000

119,000

119,000

Net income available to common shareholders

$         7,736,000

$         5,630,000

$        2,763,000

$         1,848,000

Basic earnings per share

$                  3.94

$                  2.88

$                  1.40

$                  0.94

Diluted earnings per share

$                  3.94

$                  2.88

$                  1.40

$                  0.94

Dividends declared per share

$                0.675

$                  0.60

$                0.225

$                  0.20

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

1,964,889

1,955,299

1,967,206

1,957,708

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

1,964,889

1,955,299

1,967,206

1,957,708

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SOURCE Bank of Botetourt



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