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FLORENCE, S.C., July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC:FSRL), the holding company for First Reliance Bank (collectively, "First Reliance" or the "Company"), today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025.

Second Quarter 2025 Highlights

  • Net income increased 88.1% for the second quarter of 2025 to $3.7 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to $1.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, net income totaled $5.3 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared to $3.2 million, or $0.39 per diluted share for the same period in 2024. Operating earnings (Non-GAAP) were $2.2 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $1.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024. For the first half of 2025, operating earnings (Non-GAAP) totaled $3.9 million or $0.47 per diluted share, compared to $3.2 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, for the first half of 2024.
  • Book value per share increased $1.58, or 17.1%, from $9.22 per share at June 30, 2024, to $10.80 per share at June 30, 2025. Tangible book value per share (Non-GAAP) increased $1.58, or 17.3%, from $9.13 per share at June 30, 2024, to $10.71 per share at June 30, 2025.
  • Net interest income for the second quarter of 2025 was $9.1 million, which represents an increase of $1.4 million, or 18.8%, compared to the same quarter one year ago. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, the increase was $344,000, or 3.9%.
  • Net interest margin increased during the second quarter of 2025 to 3.53%, compared to 3.49% in the first quarter of 2025, and increased 33 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2024.
  • Total loans held for investment increased $280 thousand, or 0.14% annualized, to $784.7 million at June 30, 2025, from $784.5 million at March 31, 2025. For the year, loan growth totaled $31.0 million, or 8.3% annualized.
  • Unfunded commitments increased during the quarter by $22.3 million, primarily in construction loans. This resulted in an increase in the unfunded commitment reserve of $154 thousand to $925 thousand from $771 thousand at March 31, 2025.
  • Total deposits decreased $28.3 million, or 11.6% annualized, to $950.3 million at June 30, 2025, from $978.7 million at March 31, 2025. This was primarily the result of the sale of the two North Carolina branches with $55.9 million in deposits in May 2025 to Carter Bank.
  • Asset quality remained strong with nonperforming assets falling to $205 thousand, or 0.02% of total assets at June 30, 2025, compared to $933 thousand, or 0.09% of total assets at March 31, 2025. This decline was largely the result of the full collection on one loan and fully charging off another loan.
  • In June 2025, the Company's Board approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the purchase of up to $3.0 million of outstanding common stock through expiration of the program on June 30, 2026. In determining stock repurchases, management will consider the following factors: the Company's stock price, expected growth, capital position, alternative uses of capital, liquidity, financial performance, current and expected macroeconomic environment, regulatory requirements and any other relevant factors.

Rick Saunders, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "Tangible book value per share improved by $1.58 per share over the past year to $10.71, an increase of 17.3%. We grew deposit balances by $27.6 million, or 11.3% annualized, excluding the deposits sold to Carter Bank. Loan growth was muted in the second quarter of 2025, however, loan commitments will be funding over the next several quarters. Our margin expanded by four basis points to 3.53% in the second quarter of 2025 from 3.49% last quarter, as the yield on loans improved to 5.79%. Our return on average equity was 10.98%, excluding nonrecurring items. We remain focused on growing the markets in South Carolina with our bank and mortgage products and providing high-touch and quality service to our customers."

Financial Summary




Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended



Jun 30

Mar 31

Dec 31

Sep 30

Jun 30


Jun 30


Jun 30


($ in thousands, except per share data)

2025

2025

2024

2024

2024


2025


2024


Earnings:











Net income available to common shareholders

$         3,653

$     1,613

$        918

$      1,825

$     1,942


$   5,266


$     3,180


Operating earnings (Non-GAAP)

2,248

1,665

1,698

1,950

1,942


3,913


3,180


Earnings per common share, diluted (GAAP)

0.44

0.19

0.11

0.22

0.24


0.63


0.39


Operating earnings per common share, diluted (Non-GAAP)

0.27

0.20

0.21

0.24

0.24


0.47


0.39


Total revenue(1)

13,920

11,158

9,809

9,855

10,226


25,078


19,916


Net interest margin

3.53 %

3.49 %

3.38 %

3.27 %

3.20 %


3.54 %


3.16 %


Return on average assets(2)

1.32 %

0.59 %

0.35 %

0.69 %

0.75 %


0.97 %


0.63 %


Return on average assets - Operating Non-GAAP(2)

0.81 %

0.61 %

0.64 %

0.74 %

0.75 %


0.72 %


0.63 %


Return on average equity(2)

17.84 %

8.15 %

4.66 %

9.60 %

10.69 %


13.14 %


8.93 %


Return on average equity - Operating Non-GAAP(2)

10.98 %

8.41 %

8.62 %

10.26 %

10.69 %


9.76 %


8.93 %


Efficiency ratio(3)

64.61 %

75.52 %

86.42 %

76.90 %

75.21 %


69.46 %


80.81 %


Adjusted efficiency ratio - Non-GAAP(3)

74.03 %

75.04 %

78.29 %

75.66 %

75.21 %


74.52 %


80.81 %


 


As of



Jun 30

Mar 31

Dec 31

Sep 30

Jun 30


($ in thousands)

2025

2025

2024

2024

2024


Balance Sheet:







Total assets

$           1,102,203

$     1,097,389

$     1,067,104

$     1,071,480

$     1,058,395


Total loans receivable

784,749

784,469

753,738

739,219

739,433


Total deposits

950,339

978,667

951,411

951,948

899,799


Total transaction deposits(4) to total deposits

39.50 %

39.46 %

38.64 %

38.82 %

39.18 %


Loans to deposits

82.58 %

80.16 %

79.22 %

77.65 %

82.18 %


Bank Capital Ratios:







Total risk-based capital ratio

12.88 %

12.99 %

13.48 %

13.56 %

13.34 %


Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

11.84 %

11.92 %

12.43 %

12.51 %

12.28 %


Tier 1 leverage ratio

9.74 %

9.80 %

9.96 %

9.87 %

10.01 %


Common equity tier 1 capital ratio

11.84 %

11.92 %

12.43 %

12.51 %

12.28 %


Asset Quality Ratios:







Nonperforming assets as a percentage of
   total assets

0.02 %

0.09 %

0.11 %

0.09 %

0.03 %


Allowance for credit losses as a percentage

of total loans receivable

1.09 %

1.10 %

1.12 %

1.13 %

1.15 %


Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage

of average total loan receivables

0.03 %

0.08 %

0.00 %

0.03 %

0.05 %


 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS – Unaudited



Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended



Jun 30

Mar 31

Dec 31

Sep 30

Jun 30

Jun 30


($ in thousands, except per share data)

2025

2025

2024

2024

2024

2025

2024


Interest income









Loans

$          11,657

$    11,293

$    11,053

$    10,930

$    10,746

$       22,950

$    20,831


Investment securities

2,145

2,166

2,015

1,969

1,875

4,311

3,847


Other interest income

505

318

512

623

419

823

710


Total interest income

14,307

13,777

13,580

13,522

13,040

28,084

25,388


Interest expense









Deposits

4,703

4,468

4,613

4,833

4,652

9,171

8,984


Other interest expense

495

544

564

585

722

1,039

1,530


Total interest expense

5,198

5,012

5,177

5,418

5,374

10,210

10,514


Net interest income

9,109

8,765

8,403

8,104

7,666

17,874

14,874


Provision for credit losses

88

707

141

(83)

55

795

262


Net interest income after provision for credit losses

9,021

8,058

8,262

8,187

7,611

17,079

14,612


Noninterest income









Mortgage banking income

1,586

1,351

1,207

805

1,416

2,937

2,791


Service fees on deposit accounts

299

319

327

327

307

618

643


Debit card and other service charges,
   commissions, and fees

543

529

550

528

568

1,072

1,087


Income from bank owned life insurance

104

102

108

105

103

206

205


Loss on sale of securities, net

-

(182)

(146)

(162)

-

(182)

-


Gain on sale of branches

2,313

-

-

-

-

2,313

-


Gain on early extinguishment of debt

-

140

-

-

-

140

-


Gain (loss) on disposal /write down of fixed assets

(200)

-

(838)

-

-

(200)

20


Other income

166

134

198

148

166

300

296


Total noninterest income

4,811

2,393

1,406

1,751

2,560

7,204

5,042


Noninterest expense









Compensation and benefits

5,574

5,281

5,028

4,682

4,693

10,855

9,571


Occupancy and equipment

770

791

890

848

837

1,561

1,678


Data processing, technology, and communications

1,143

1,156

1,184

994

1,119

2,299

2,158


Professional fees

248

153

268

265

96

401

206


Marketing

175

123

103

66

102

298

262


Other

1,083

923

1,003

723

844

2,006

1,670


Total noninterest expense

8,993

8,427

8,476

7,578

7,691

17,420

15,545


Income before provision for income taxes

4,839

2,024

1,192

2,360

2,480

6,863

4,109


Income tax expense

1,186

411

273

535

538

1,597

929


Net income available to common shareholders

$            3,653

$      1,613

$         919

$      1,825

$      1,942

$         5,266

$      3,180


Addback loss on fixed assets, net of tax

151

-

646

-

-

151

-


Subtract gain on sale of branches, net of tax

(1,746)

-

-

-

-

(1,746)

-


Subtract gain on early extinguishment of debt, net of tax

-

(111)

-

-

-

(111)

-


Addback expenses related to branch sale, net of tax

190

18

21

-

-

208

-


Addback securities losses, net of tax

-

145

113

125

-

145

-


Operating net income (non-GAAP)

2,248

1,665

1,699

1,950

1,942

3,913

3,180


Weighted average common shares - basic

7,892

7,868

7,851

7,847

7,851

7,880

7,844


Weighted average common shares - diluted

8,350

8,331

8,274

8,221

8,260

8,342

8,273


Basic net income per common share*

$              0.46

$        0.21

$        0.12

$        0.23

$        0.25

$           0.67

$        0.41


Diluted net income per common share*

$              0.44

$        0.19

$        0.11

$        0.22

$        0.24

$           0.63

$        0.39


Operating basic net income per common share (nonGAAP)*

$              0.28

$        0.21

$        0.22

$        0.25

$        0.25

$           0.50

$        0.41


Operating diluted net income per common share (nonGAAP)*

$              0.27

$        0.20

$        0.21

$        0.24

$        0.24

$           0.47

$        0.39



*Note that the sum of the quarter may not equal the YTD result due to rounding of earnings per share each quarter, given the weighted average shares outstanding basic and diluted.

Footnotes to table located at the end of this release.

Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $3.7 million, or $0.44 per diluted common share, compared to $1.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted common share, for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Operating net income (Non-GAAP), for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $2.2 million, or $0.27 per diluted common share, compared to $1.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted common share for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, totaled $5.3 million, or $0.63 per diluted common share, compared to $3.2 million, or $0.39 per diluted common share. On an operating basis, diluted EPS (Non-GAAP) was $0.47 per diluted common share, for the six months ended June 30, 2025, which includes adding back the impact of securities losses, net of tax, the impact of fixed asset write downs, net of tax, and the impact of expenses related to the branch sales, net of tax, offset by subtracting the gain recognized on the sale of branches, net of tax and the gain from the early extinguishment of debt, net of tax, compared to $0.39 per diluted common share, for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Noninterest income, for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $4.8 million, an increase of $2.2 million from $2.6 million for the same period in 2024. Noninterest income was primarily driven by mortgage banking income and totaled $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2025 compared to $1.4 million in the second quarter of 2024. In the second quarter of 2025, the Company sold its two branches in NC recognizing a gain of $2.3 million and wrote down a parcel of land by $200 thousand

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, noninterest income increased by $2.2 million, driven by improved mortgage banking income of $146 thousand, gain on sale of branches of $2.3 million offset by the write down of fixed asset of $200 thousand, compared to the same period in 2024.

Noninterest expense, for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $9.0 million, an increase of $1.3 million from $7.7 million for the same period in 2024. This increase in expense was primarily driven by an increase in compensation and benefits of $881 thousand due primarily to mortgage commissions, salaries and stock compensation expense, an increase of $152 thousand related to additional professional fees related to audit expense associated with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA) compliance, and $239 thousand in other expense primarily associated with costs related to the sale of the two branches in North Carolina (NC). 

Noninterest expense, for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $17.4 million and increased $1.9 million over the same period one year ago. This increase in noninterest expense was primarily related to compensation and benefits of $1.3 million attributable to mortgage commissions and stock compensation expense, and an increase in professional fees related to audit expense associated with FDICIA compliance, and $336 thousand of other expense primarily associated with cost related to the sale of the two branches in NC.

Operating adjustments – 2Q 2025

During the second quarter of 2025, the Company sold the two North Carolina locations to Carter Bank from Virginia. This sale resulted in a gain of $2.3 million on the deposits assumed by Carter Bank, before expenses. Expenses directly related to the branches sold totaled $252 thousand in the second quarter of 2025. Operating net income reflects the removal of these two items. Total deposits assumed by Carter Bank were $55.9 million. No loans were acquired in this transaction by Carter Bank.

Additionally, the Company wrote down a parcel of land in North Charleston by $200 thousand. This parcel remains for sale. Operating net income reflects the add back of this item, net of tax, totaling $151 thousand.

Operating adjustments - 1Q 2025

During the first quarter of 2025, the Company recorded the following non-recurring transactions:

  • Paid off subordinated indebtedness of $1.0 million with $860 thousand, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $140 thousand,
  • Recorded pre-tax securities losses of $182 thousand, and
  • Recorded pre-tax branch disposal related costs of $23 thousand.

NET INTEREST INCOME AND MARGIN – Unaudited - QTD



For the  Three Months Ended



June 30, 2025


March 31, 2025


June 30, 2024



Average

Income/

Yield/


Average

Income/

Yield/


Average

Income/

Yield/


($ in thousands)

Balance

Expense

Rate


Balance

Expense

Rate


Balance

Expense

Rate


Assets













Interest-earning assets













Federal funds sold and interest-
bearing deposits

$          46,216

$      478

4.15 %


$          37,230

$      292

3.18 %


$          29,743

$      379

5.13 %


Investment securities

186,573

2,145

4.61 %


180,710

2,166

4.86 %


168,826

1,875

4.47 %


Nonmarketable equity securities

1,665

28

6.65 %


1,496

26

7.06 %


2,037

40

7.82 %


Loans held for sale

16,269

353

8.70 %


23,551

364

6.27 %


24,965

446

7.19 %


Loans

783,489

11,304

5.79 %


775,652

10,929

5.71 %


736,944

10,300

5.62 %


Total interest-earning assets

1,034,212

14,307

5.55 %


1,018,639

13,777

5.49 %


962,515

13,040

5.45 %


Allowance for credit losses

(8,652)




(8,616)




(8,508)




Noninterest-earning assets

80,987




81,136




79,658




Total assets

$     1,106,547




$     1,091,159




$     1,033,665

















Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity













Interest-bearing liabilities













NOW accounts

$        158,726

$      242

0.61 %


$        158,710

$      230

0.59 %


$        140,821

$      247

0.70 %


Savings & money market

435,548

3,127

2.88 %


429,861

2,872

2.71 %


366,431

2,712

2.98 %


Time deposits

158,378

1,334

3.38 %


156,527

1,366

3.54 %


179,539

1,694

3.79 %


          Total interest-bearing deposits

752,652

4,703

2.51 %


745,098

4,468

2.43 %


686,792

4,652

2.72 %


FHLB advances and other
borrowings

17,913

191

4.29 %


15,162

213

5.70 %


26,917

356

5.32 %


Subordinated debentures

23,228

304

5.25 %


24,761

331

5.42 %


25,737

366

5.72 %


Total interest-bearing
liabilities

793,793

5,198

2.63 %


785,021

5,012

2.59 %


739,446

5,374

2.92 %


Noninterest bearing deposits

217,979




214,733




207,573




Other liabilities

12,885




12,185




13,971




Shareholders' equity

81,890




79,220




72,674




Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity

$     1,106,547




$     1,091,159




$     1,033,665

















Net interest income (tax
equivalent)/interest 
rate spread


$   9,109

2.92 %



$   8,765

2.90 %



$   7,666

2.53 %


Net Interest Margin



3.53 %




3.49 %




3.20 %















Cost of funds, including
noninterest-bearing deposits



2.06 %




2.03 %




2.28 %


Net interest income, for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $9.1 million compared to $7.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. This increase was the result of an increase in interest income of $1.3 million and a decrease in interest expense of $176,000. This resulted in an improved net interest margin to 3.53% from 3.20% one year ago. Loans and securities had the largest gains in income and in yields compared to the prior year. While lower yields in all categories of interest-bearing liabilities contributed to the improved net interest margin. In addition, the total cost of funds, including noninterest-bearing deposits, decreased to 2.06% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to 2.28% in the second quarter of 2024.

NET INTEREST INCOME AND MARGIN – Unaudited - YTD 



For the Six Months Ended



June 30, 2025


June 30, 2024



Average

Income/

Yield/


Average

Income/

Yield/


(dollars in thousands)

Balance

Expense

Rate


Balance

Expense

Rate


Assets









Interest-earning assets









Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits

$                 39,262

$                769

3.95 %


$          29,419

$             645

4.40 %


Investment securities

183,408

4,311

4.74 %


169,084

3,847

4.56 %


Nonmarketable equity securities

1,676

54

6.45 %


2,093

65

6.21 %


Loans held for sale

17,937

717

8.06 %


20,025

700

7.01 %


Loans

776,521

22,233

5.77 %


723,620

20,131

5.58 %


Total interest-earning assets

1,018,804

28,084

5.56 %


944,241

25,388

5.39 %


Allowance for credit losses

(8,593)




(8,450)




Noninterest-earning assets

80,765




79,850




Total assets

$            1,090,976




$     1,015,641













Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity









Interest-bearing liabilities









NOW accounts

$               152,565

$                473

0.62 %


$        142,005

$             538

0.76 %


Savings & money market

427,502

5,998

2.83 %


352,219

5,156

2.94 %


Time deposits

157,773

2,700

3.45 %


176,923

3,290

3.73 %


Total interest-bearing deposits

737,840

9,171

2.51 %


671,147

8,984

2.68 %


FHLB advances and other borrowings

18,732

404

4.35 %


28,538

793

5.57 %


Subordinated debentures

24,111

635

5.31 %


25,731

737

5.75 %


Total interest-bearing liabilities

780,683

10,210

2.64 %


725,416

10,514

2.91 %


Noninterest bearing deposits

217,556




205,301




Other liabilities

12,585




13,694




Shareholders' equity

80,152




71,230




Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$            1,090,976




$     1,015,641













Net interest income (tax equivalent) / interest
  rate spread


$           17,874

2.92 %



$        14,874

2.49 %


Net Interest Margin



3.54 %




3.16 %











Cost of funds,including noninterest bearing deposits



2.06 %




2.27 %


Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, totaled $17.9 million compared to $14.9 million in the first six months of 2024, an increase of $3.0 million. The net interest margin was 3.54% for the first six months of 2025 compared to 3.16% for the same period in 2024. All of the yields on interest-earning assets, except fed funds sold increased. Yields on all interest-bearing liabilities have also declined in all categories. The total cost of funds, including noninterest-bearing deposits was 2.06% compared to 2.27% in 2024.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – Unaudited



As of


Jun 30

Mar 31

Dec 31

Sep 30

Jun 30

($ in thousands)

2025

2025

2024

2024

2024

Assets






Cash and cash equivalents:






Cash and due from banks

$            4,066

$            5,011

$            4,604

$            4,730

$            5,669

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

29,487

32,922

42,623

61,934

41,391

Total cash and cash equivalents

33,553

37,933

47,227

66,664

47,060

Investment securities:






Investment securities available for sale

194,136

181,596

175,846

177,641

173,298

Other investments

2,497

950

886

883

2,788

Total investment securities

196,633

182,546

176,732

178,524

176,086

Mortgage loans held for sale

14,944

22,424

20,974

19,929

25,776

Loans receivable:






Loans

784,749

784,469

753,738

739,219

739,433

Less allowance for credit losses

(8,535)

(8,654)

(8,434)

(8,317)

(8,498)

Loans receivable, net

776,214

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