FFW Corporation Announces Earnings for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

WABASH, Ind., Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FFW Corporation (the “Corporation”) (OTC PINK: FFWC) (10/26/2023 Close: $47.50), parent corporation of Crossroads Bank (the “Bank”), announced earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Corporation reported net income of $1,471,000 or $1.28 per common share compared to $1,748,000 or $1.53 per common share for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was $3,813,000 compared to $3,706,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The provision for loan losses was $50,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and $165,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Total noninterest income was $1,213,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $1,982,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Noninterest expense was $3,209,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and $3,426,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020.

The three months ended September 30, 2023 represented a return on average common equity of 10.72% compared to 13.71% for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The three months ended September 30, 2023 represented a return on average assets of 1.17% compared to 1.48% for the three months ended September 30, 2020.

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross loans receivable was 1.37% at September 30, 2023 compared to 1.43% at June 30, 2023. Nonperforming assets were $3,229,000 at September 30, 2023 compared to $3,242,000 at June 30, 2023.

As of September 30, 2023, FFWC’s equity-to-assets ratio was 10.75% compared to 10.89% at June 30, 2023. Total assets at September 30, 2023 were $500,042,000 compared to $486,442,000 at June 30, 2023. Shareholders’ equity was $53,760,000 at September 30, 2023 compared to $52,954,000 at June 30, 2023. Crossroads Bank exceeds all applicable regulatory requirements to be considered “well capitalized.”

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include expressions such as “expects,” “intends,” “believes,” and “should,” which are necessarily statements of belief as to the expected outcomes of future events. Actual results could materially differ from those presented. The Corporation’s ability to predict future results involves a number of risks and uncertainties. The Corporation undertakes no obligation to release revisions to these forward-looking statements or reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

Crossroads Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of FFW Corporation providing an extensive array of banking services and a wide range of investments and securities products through its main office in Wabash and twelve Indiana banking centers located in Columbia City, North Manchester, Peru, South Whitley, Syracuse and Warsaw. The Bank also provides leasing services at each of its banking centers. Insurance products are offered through an affiliated company, Insurance 1 Services, Inc. The Corporation’s stock is traded on the OTC Markets under the symbol “FFWC.” Our website address is www.crossroadsbanking.com. Crossroads Bank, Member FDIC.

FFW Corporation
Selected Financial Information

Consolidated Balance Sheet

    September 30 June 30
      2021     2021  
    Unaudited  
Assets    
Cash and due from financial institutions $ 6,567,703   $ 4,779,188  
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions   48,015,361     51,646,720  
  Cash and cash equivalents   54,583,064     56,425,908  
     
Securities available for sale   116,500,686     116,335,455  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $4,204,048 at    
September 30, 2023 and $4,168,689 at June 30, 2023   302,895,512     285,643,064  
Loans held for sale   562,044     2,613,987  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   1,462,500     1,462,500  
Accrued interest receivable   2,082,763     2,131,744  
Premises and equipment, net   8,793,695     8,949,842  
Mortgage servicing rights   1,035,531     1,011,046  
Cash surrender value of life insurance   9,536,111     9,459,746  
Goodwill   1,213,898     1,213,898  
Repossessed Assets   178,839     148,621  
Other assets   1,197,152     1,045,876  
  Total assets $ 500,041,795   $ 486,441,687  
       
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity    
Deposits    
  Noninterest-bearing $ 58,004,539   $ 49,510,375  
  Interest-bearing   384,368,074     380,084,790  
     Total deposits   442,372,613     429,595,165  
       
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   3,908,786     3,892,719  
  Total liabilities   446,281,399     433,487,884  
       
Shareholders’ equity    
Common stock, $.01 par; 2,000,000 shares authorized;    
  Issued: 1,836,328; outstanding: 1,143,377 – September 30, 2023 and 1,141,190 – June 30, 2023   18,363     18,363  
Additional paid-in capital   9,780,934     9,809,754  
Retained earnings   53,025,460     51,852,194  
Accumulated other comprehensive income   2,762,749     3,058,832  
Treasury stock, at cost: 692,951 shares at September 30, 2023 and 695,138 shares at June 30, 2023   (11,827,110 )   (11,785,340 )
  Total shareholders’ equity   53,760,396     52,953,803  
       
  Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 500,041,795   $ 486,441,687  

FFW Corporation
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Consolidated Statement of Income

      Three Months Ended September 30
        2021     2020  
      Unaudited Unaudited
Interest and dividend income:    
  Loans, including fees $ 3,392,516   $ 3,604,316  
  Taxable securities   354,571     333,193  
  Tax exempt securities   414,258     372,271  
  Other   18,753     7,781  
    Total interest and dividend income   4,180,098     4,317,561  
         
Interest expense:    
  Deposits   366,671     611,385  
    Total interest expense   366,671     611,385  
         
Net interest income   3,813,427     3,706,176  
         
Provision for loan losses   50,000     165,000  
         
Net interest income after provision for    
  loan losses   3,763,427     3,541,176  
         
Noninterest income:    
  Net gains on sales of securities       98,467  
  Net gains on sales of loans   282,663     1,195,486  
  Net gains (losses) on sales of REO   (7,016 )   (6,535 )
  Commission income   322,604     290,078  
  Service charges and fees   263,230     95,419  
  Earnings on life insurance   76,365     74,441  
  Other   275,308     234,343  
    Total noninterest income   1,213,154     1,981,699  
         
Noninterest expense:    
  Salaries and benefits   1,712,210     1,761,064  
  Occupancy and equipment   326,016     343,094  
  Professional   118,919     60,586  
  Marketing   112,368     113,941  
  Deposit insurance premium   33,000     33,000  
  Regulatory assessment   9,360     9,301  
  Correspondent bank charges   19,524     17,517  
  Data processing   419,272     420,582  
  Printing, postage and supplies   72,284     95,412  
  Expense on life insurance   21,432     15,849  
  Contribution expense   21,014     15,388  
  Expense on REO   (3,936 )   4,781  
  Other   347,038     535,313  
    Total noninterest expense   3,208,501     3,425,828  
         
Income before income taxes   1,768,080     2,097,047  
         
Income tax expense   297,536     349,517  
         
Net income $ 1,470,544   $ 1,747,530  

FFW Corporation
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Key Balances and Ratios

    Three Months Ended September 30
      2021     2020  
    Unaudited Unaudited
Per common share data:    
Earnings $ 1.28   $ 1.53  
Diluted earnings $ 1.28   $ 1.53  
Dividends paid $ 0.26   $ 0.25  
Average shares issued and outstanding   1,145,204     1,142,690  
Shares outstanding end of period   1,143,377     1,142,690  
       
Supplemental data:    
Net interest margin **   3.23 %   3.38 %
Return on average assets ***   1.17 %   1.48 %
Return on average common equity ***   10.72 %   13.71 %
       
    September 30 June 30
      2021     2021  
Nonperforming assets * $ 3,229,370   $ 3,241,581  
Repossessed assets $ 178,839   $ 148,621  
       
* Includes non-accruing loans, accruing loans delinquent more than 90 days and repossessed assets
** Yields reflected have not been computed on a tax equivalent basis  
*** Annualized    

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact: Kirsten Pendarvis, Treasurer, at (260) 563-3185    

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