10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2024
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____________ to _____________
Commission File Number: 001-41808
SR Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Maryland
92-2601722
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
220 West Union Avenue
Bound Brook , New Jersey
08805
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: ( 732 ) 560-1700
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
SRBK
The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
☐
Accelerated filer
☐
Non-accelerated filer
☒
Smaller reporting company
☒
Emerging growth company
☒
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of February 10, 2025, the registrant had 9,239,130 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding.
Table of Contents
Page
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1
Item 1.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
1
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
1
Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
2
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
3
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
5
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
6
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
30
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
53
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
53
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
54
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
54
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
54
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
54
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
54
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
54
Item 5.
Other Information
55
Item 6.
Exhibits
55
Signatures
56
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PART I—FIN ANCIAL INFORMATION
Ite m 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024
(In thousands, except for share data, unaudited)
December 31, 2024
June 30, 2024
Assets
Cash and due from banks
$
4,408
$
8,622
Interest-bearing deposits at other banks
49,018
37,287
Total cash and cash equivalents
53,426
45,909
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost
148,811
156,144
Equity securities, at fair value
30
25
Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $ 5,087 and
$ 5,229 , respectively
775,751
731,859
Premises and equipment, net
5,100
5,419
Right-of-use asset
2,131
2,311
Restricted equity securities, at cost
2,581
1,231
Accrued interest receivable
2,874
2,695
Bank owned life insurance
37,617
37,093
Goodwill and intangible assets
27,388
28,141
Other assets
8,796
10,017
Total assets
$
1,064,505
$
1,020,844
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing
$
94,977
$
108,026
Interest-bearing
729,104
699,074
Total deposits
824,081
807,100
Borrowings
30,000
—
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance
7,819
8,073
Accrued interest payable
252
149
Lease liability
2,227
2,403
Other liabilities
1,981
3,636
Total liabilities
866,360
821,361
Equity
Preferred Stock, $ 0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
—
—
Common stock, $ 0.01 par value, 50,000,000 authorized;
9,255,948 and 9,507,930 shares issued and outstanding
as of December 31, 2024, and June 30, 2024, respectively
93
95
Additional paid-in capital
87,567
91,436
Retained earnings
118,593
116,205
Unearned compensation ESOP
( 6,846
)
( 7,036
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
( 1,262
)
( 1,217
)
Total stockholders' equity
198,145
199,483
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
1,064,505
$
1,020,844
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements
1
SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidate d Statements of Income (Loss)
For the Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(In thousands, except for share data, unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,
Six Months Ended
December 31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Interest Income
Loans, including fees
$
10,438
$
10,186
$
20,724
$
13,941
Securities:
Taxable
586
852
1,247
1,710
Federal funds sold
—
71
—
81
Interest bearing deposits at other banks
521
1,177
1,041
2,097
Total interest income
11,545
12,286
23,012
17,829
Interest Expense
Deposits:
Demand
1,243
335
2,168
382
Savings and time
2,768
2,692
5,552
3,803
Borrowings
295
240
459
480
Total interest expense
4,306
3,267
8,179
4,665
Net Interest Income
7,239
9,019
14,833
13,164
Provision (Credit) for Credit Losses
12
( 107
)
( 142
)
4,055
Net Interest Income After Provision (Credit)
for Credit Losses
7,227
9,126
14,975
9,109
Noninterest Income
Service charges and fees
256
212
552
383
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
264
233
524
408
Fees and service charges on loans
37
6
93
11
Unrealized gain on equity securities
3
5
5
2
Realized gain on sale of investments
—
31
—
14
Realized gain on sale of loans
28
—
51
—
Other
39
( 122
)
54
60
Total noninterest income
627
365
1,279
878
Noninterest Expense
Salaries and employee benefits
3,366
3,875
6,606
8,419
Occupancy
492
665
1,124
902
Furniture and equipment
285
228
578
389
Data Processing
461
634
1,089
1,441
Advertising
85
72
167
129
FDIC premiums
120
145
240
228
Directors fees
101
97
194
185
Professional fees
467
564
956
1,418
Insurance
159
108
318
224
Telephone, postage and supplies
191
97
372
181
Other
782
991
1,535
6,897
Total noninterest expense
6,509
7,476
13,179
20,413
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
1,345
2,015
3,075
( 10,426
)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
324
408
687
( 1,535
)
Net Income (Loss)
$
1,021
$
1,607
$
2,388
$
( 8,891
)
Basic earnings (loss) per share
$
0.12
$
0.18
$
0.27
$
( 1.81
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
$
0.12
$
0.18
$
0.27
$
( 1.81
)
Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding - basic
8,588,096
8,767,897
8,696,412
4,907,229
Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding - diluted
8,590,981
8,767,897
8,697,854
4,907,229
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements
2
SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(In thousands, unaudited)
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Six Months Ended
December 31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net Income (Loss)
$
1,021
$
1,607
$
2,388
$
( 8,891
)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Unrealized holding gains on securities available-for-
sale arising during the year 2023, net of income tax
expense of $( 448 ) and $( 297 ), respectively
—
1,274
—
827
Change in defined pension plan for unrealized
actuarial (losses) gains net of income tax (expense)
benefit of $ 149 , $( 114 ), $ 18 and $ 126 , respectively
( 382
)
293
( 45
)
( 323
)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income
( 382
)
1,567
( 45
)
504
Total comprehensive income (loss)
$
639
$
3,174
$
2,343
$
( 8,387
)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements
3
SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
For the Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(In thousands, except for share data, unaudited)
Common
Stock
Shares
Common
Stock
Amount
Additional
Paid in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Unearned
ESOP
Compensation
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Balance, September 30, 2024
9,441,642
$
87
$
90,706
$
117,572
$
( 6,941
)
$
( 880
)
$
200,544
Net income
—
—
—
1,021
—
—
1,021
Other comprehensive (loss),
net of tax
—
—
—
—
—
( 382
)
( 382
)
ESOP shares earned, 9,508
shares
—
—
13
—
95
—
108
Repurchase of common shares
( 280,769
)
5
( 3,185
)
—
—
—
( 3,180
)
Restricted stock awards issued
95,075
1
( 1
)
—
Stock-based compensation
—
34
34
Balance, December 31, 2024
9,255,948
$
93
$
87,567
$
118,593
$
( 6,846
)
$
( 1,262
)
$
198,145
Balance, June 30, 2024
9,507,930
$
95
$
91,436
$
116,205
$
( 7,036
)
$
( 1,217
)
$
199,483
Net income
—
—
—
2,388
—
—
2,388
Other comprehensive (loss),
net of tax
—
—
—
—
—
( 45
)
( 45
)
ESOP shares earned, 19,016
shares
—
—
12
—
190
—
202
Repurchase of common shares
( 347,057
)
( 3
)
( 3,914
)
—
—
—
( 3,917
)
Restricted stock awards issued
95,075
1
( 1
)
—
—
—
—
Stock-based compensation
—
—
34
—
—
—
34
Balance, December 31, 2024
9,255,948
$
93
$
87,567
$
118,593
$
( 6,846
)
$
( 1,262
)
$
198,145
Balance, September 30, 2023
9,507,930
$
95
$
91,490
$
116,567
$
( 7,595
)
$
( 6,078
)
$
194,479
Net income
—
—
—
1,607
—
—
1,607
Other comprehensive income,
net of tax
—
—
—
—
—
1,567
1,567
ESOP shares earned, 36,870
shares
—
—
( 41
)
—
369
—
328
Balance, December 31, 2023
9,507,930
$
95
$
91,449
$
118,174
$
( 7,226
)
$
( 4,511
)
$
197,981
Balance, June 30, 2023
—
$
—
$
—
$
127,099
$
—
$
( 5,015
)
$
122,084
Net loss
—
—
—
( 8,891
)
—
—
( 8,891
)
Other comprehensive income,
net of tax
—
—
—
—
—
504
504
Cumulative adjustment for
change in accounting principle
(ASU No. 2016-13)
—
—
—
( 34
)
—
—
( 34
)
Common stock issued,
9,507,930 shares
9,507,930
95
91,491
—
—
—
91,586
Unearned ESOP shares,
760,364 shares
—
—
—
—
( 7,606
)
—
( 7,606
)
ESOP shares committed for
allocation to participants, 38,032 shares
—
—
( 42
)
—
380
—
338
Balance, December 31, 2023
9,507,930
$
95
$
91,449
$
118,174
$
( 7,226
)
$
( 4,511
)
$
197,981
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements
4
SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(In thousands, except for share data, unaudited)
Six Months Ended December 31,
2024
2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income (loss)
$
2,388
$
( 8,891
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
by operating activities:
(Credit) provision for credit losses
( 142
)
4,055
Depreciation
502
299
Deferred income tax benefit
( 18
)
( 2,030
)
Accretion of acquisition fair value adjustments, net
( 2,574
)
( 2,091
)
Amortization of core deposit intangible asset
753
509
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities
106
148
Net amortization of deferred loan fees, costs and discounts
168
250
Income from cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
( 524
)
( 408
)
Stock-based compensation expense
236
338
Unrealized gain on equity securities
( 5
)
( 2
)
Gain on sale of investments, net
—
( 14
)
Gain on sale of loans held for sale
( 51
)
—
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
575
—
Originations of loans held for sale
( 524
)
—
Noncash expense of common shares contributed to Somerset Regal Bank Charitable Foundation
—
4,528
(Increase) decrease in:
Accrued interest receivable
( 179
)
( 145
)
Other assets
1,438
200
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities
( 1,792
)
767
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
357
( 2,487
)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Proceeds from sales, maturities, and principal repayments of securities available-for-sale
—
14,889
Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal repayments of securities held-to-maturity
7,227
8,437
Proceeds from sale of time deposits in other financial institutions
—
8,810
Net increase in loans receivable
( 41,251
)
( 13,564
)
Purchase of premises and equipment
( 183
)
( 314
)
Purchase of restricted equity securities
( 1,350
)
—
Cash paid for acquisition
—
( 69,538
)
Cash received from acquisition
—
55,294
Net cash used in investing activities
( 35,557
)
4,014
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in interest bearing deposits
29,937
( 27,068
)
Net decrease in non-interest bearing deposits
( 13,049
)
( 5,970
)
Net decrease in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance
( 254
)
( 152
)
Net increase in short-term borrowings
30,000
—
Cash proceeds from issuance of common stock
—
79,452
Repurchase of common stock
( 3,917
)
—
Net cash provided by financing activities
42,717
46,262
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
7,517
47,789
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period
45,909
42,449
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period
$
53,426
$
90,238
Supplementary Cash Flow Information
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest paid
$
7,651
$
1,111
Income taxes paid
100
375
Acquisition:
Fair value of assets acquired, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired
—
372,551
Goodwill recorded at merger
—
20,417
Fair value of liabilities assumed
—
378,724
Fair value of 452,758 common shares contributed to Somerset Regal Bank Charitable Foundation
—
4,528
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements
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SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates
The condensed consolidated financial statements of SR Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared on an accrual basis and include the accounts of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Somerset Regal Bank (the “Bank”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Somerset Investment Co. (the “Investment Co.”), RB Properties, LLC and Somerset Consumer Service Corp. (“SCS”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated from the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
The Investment Co. is a special purpose entity subject to the investment company provisions of the New Jersey Corporation Business Tax Act whose activities are limited to holding investment securities and recognizing income and other gains/losses thereon. RB Properties, LLC was formed to own and manage real estate property acquired through foreclosure or in lieu of foreclosure in connection with loans. RB Properties, LLC is currently inactive. SCS has had limited activity.
The Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2024, the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss), the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, are unaudited. The Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2024 was derived from the audited Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition as of that date.
On July 1, 2023, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification Topic 326: Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (“ASC Topic 326”), which replaces the Company’s Allowance for Loan Losses policy under the incurred loss model, and adoption of ASU No. 2022-02, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDR”) and Vintage Disclosures, which replaces the Company’s TDR accounting model policy, which are both discussed below in Recently Adopted Accounting Standards. There have been no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies during the three and six months ended December 31, 2024.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments and disclosures which are generally routine and recurring in nature and necessary for a fair statement of interim results have been made. In preparing the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, management has made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and results of operations for the periods indicated. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to change are: the allowance for credit losses; the evaluation of goodwill for impairment; and the valuation of our deferred tax. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements in the period they are deemed necessary. While management uses its best judgment, actual results could differ from those estimates.
The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared in accordance with instructions for the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and industry practice have been condensed or omitted from interim reporting pursuant to SEC rules. The results of operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire year or for any other period. The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through the date the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q were available to be issued. Interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 , as filed with the SEC.
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SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Conversion, Stock Offering and Merger
The conversion of Somerset Savings Bank, SLA from the mutual to stock form of organization and related stock offering by the Company, the holding company for Somerset Savings Bank, SLA, was completed on September 19, 2023. The Company’s common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the trading symbol “SRBK” on September 20, 2023.
The Company sold 9,055,172 shares of its common stock at a price of $ 10.00 per share, which included 760,634 shares sold to Somerset Regal Bank’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Additionally, the Company contributed 452,758 shares and $ 905,517 in cash to the Somerset Regal Charitable Foundation, Inc., a charitable foundation formed in connection with the conversion. Upon the completion of the conversion and offering, 9,507,930 shares of Company common stock were outstanding.
Promptly following the completion of the conversion and related stock offering, Regal Bancorp, Inc., a New Jersey corporation (“Regal Bancorp”), merged with and into the Company, with the Company as the surviving entity (the “Merger”). Immediately following the Merger, Regal Bank, a New Jersey chartered commercial bank headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey and the wholly-owned subsidiary of Regal Bancorp, merged with and into Somerset Bank, which had converted into a commercial bank charter, and was renamed Somerset Regal Bank (the “Bank”). In connection with the Merger, each outstanding share of Regal Bancorp common stock converted into the right to receive $ 23.00 in cash. The Merger was completed on September 19, 2023. The accounts and operations of Regal Bancorp and Regal Bank are included in these consolidated financial statements since the Merger on September 19, 2023 .
Business
SR Bancorp, Inc., a Maryland corporation, is the holding company for Somerset Regal Bank. The Bank, which was formed in 1887, serves Essex, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset and Union counties in New Jersey. The Bank is a New Jersey chartered commercial bank subject to the laws and regulations of federal and state agencies. As a locally managed commercial bank, the Bank provides customary retail and commercial banking services to individuals, businesses and local municipalities through its 14 full-service branch locations.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company's lending activity is concentrated in loans secured by real estate located primarily in the State of New Jersey. Credit risk exposure in this area of lending is mitigated by adhering to conservative underwriting practices and policies, and close monitoring of the loan portfolio. The Company does not have any significant concentrations to any one industry or customer.
Notes 4 discusses the types of investment securities in which the Company invests. Credit risk as it relates to investment activities is mitigated through the monitoring of ratings. The Company's portfolio consists principally of highly-rated government-sponsored agency securities.
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
The Company adopted ASC 2016-13, " Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326 )", ASC 326 on July 1, 2023 . The transition to the new ASU resulted in a cumulative effect adjustment to the allowance for credit losses of $ 47,000 , an increase in deferred tax assets of $ 13,000 , and a decrease in retained earnings of $ 34,000 as of the adoption date. The impact of the reserve for unfunded liabilities to the consolidated financial statements was not material. The Company did not record an allowance for held-to-maturity securities on July 1, 2023 as the investment portfolio consisted almost entirely of highly rated government-sponsored agency securities, for which credit risk was deemed negligible. The impact of this ASU could change in the future depending on the composition, characteristics, and credit quality of the securities portfolio as well as the economic conditions at future reporting periods.
The following table below presents the impact of ASC 326 on the consolidated balance sheet:
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SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
July 1, 2023
As reported
under
ASC 326
Pre-ASC 326
Impact of
ASC 326
(In thousands)
Assets
ACL on loans:
Other commercial real estate
( 4
)
( 4
)
—
Residential
( 1,066
)
( 1,039
)
( 27
)
Consumer
( 93
)
( 73
)
( 20
)
Total ACL on loans
$
( 1,163
)
$
( 1,116
)
$
( 47
)
Deferred income taxes
$
1,971
$
1,958
$
13
Liabilities
Liability for credit losses for unfunded commitments
$
—
$
—
$
—
Shareholders' equity
Retained earnings
$
127,065
$
127,099
$
( 34
)
In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, " Financial Instruments—Credit Losses—Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures" . This standard eliminates the recognition and measurement guidance for troubled debt restructurings by creditors and enhances disclosure requirements for certain loan restructurings when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. For public business entities, these amendments require that an entity disclose current-period gross charge-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investment in leases within the scope of Subtopic 326-20. Gross charge-off information must be included in the vintage disclosures required for public business entities in accordance with paragraph 326-20-50-6, which requires that an entity disclose the amortized cost basis of financing receivables by credit quality indicator and class of financing receivable by year of origination. ASU No. 2022-02 was effective for the Company on July 1, 2023.
Recent Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In November 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-07, " Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ". The amendments in this ASU require improved reportable segment information on an annual and interim basis, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. This update will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements and is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.
In December 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-09, " Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ". The amendments in this ASU require improved annual income tax disclosures surrounding rate reconciliation, income taxes paid, and other disclosures. This update will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements and is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.
Accounting Standards Update 2024-01, " Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) - Scope Application of Profits Interest and Similar Awards " ("ASU 2024-01"), clarifies how an entity determines whether a profits interest or similar award is within the scope of Topic 718 or is not a share-based payment arrangement and therefore within the scope of other guidance. ASU 2024-01 provides an illustrative example with multiple fact patterns and also amends certain language in the "Scope" and "Scope Exceptions" sections of Topic 718 to improve its clarity and operability without changing the guidance. Entities can apply the amendments either retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements or prospectively to profits interest and similar awards granted
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or modified on or after the date of adoption. If prospective application is elected, an entity must disclose the nature of and reason for the change in accounting principle. ASU 2024-01 is effective January 1, 2025, including interim periods, and is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.
Accounting Standards Update 2024-02, " Codification Improvements " ("ASU 2024-02"), amends the Codification to remove references to various concept statements and impacts a variety of topics in the Codification. The amendments apply to all reporting entities within the scope of the affected accounting guidance, but in most instances the references removed are extraneous and not required to understand or apply the guidance. Generally, the amendments in ASU 2024-02 are not intended to result in significant accounting changes for most entities. ASU 2024-02 is effective for the Company on July 1, 2025, and is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.
Accounting Standards Update 2024-03, " Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures " ("ASU 2024-03"), requires additional expense disclosures by public entities in the notes to the financial statements. ASU 2024-03 outlines the specific costs that are required to be disclosed, which include costs such as: employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization, selling costs and depreciation. It also requires qualitative descriptions of the amounts remaining in the relevant income statement captions that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively in the notes to the financial statements and the entity's definition of selling expenses. The disclosures are required for each interim and annual reporting period. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026. In January 2025, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2025-01, " Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures: Clarifying the Effective Date " ("ASU 2025-01") , clarifying the interim reporting date when an entity must adopt ASU 2024-03. According to ASU 2025-01, ASU 2024-03 is effective for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements and is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.
Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure through February 14, 2025 , the date consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.
2. Business Combination
On September 19, 2023 , the Company completed its acquisition of Regal Bancorp and Regal Bank, under which Regal Bancorp merged with and into the Company, with the Company as the resulting entity. Immediately following the Merger, Regal Bank merged with and into Somerset Bank, which had converted to a commercial bank charter, with Somerset Bank as the surviving entity, and was renamed Somerset Regal Bank. In connection with the Merger, each outstanding share of Regal Bancorp common stock converted into the right to receive $ 23.00 in cash.
The assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. The assets and liabilities, both tangible and intangible, were recorded at their fair values as of September 19, 2023 based on management’s best estimate using the information available as of the merger date. The application of the acquisition method of accounting resulted in the recognition of goodwill of $ 20.4 million and a core deposit intangible of $ 9.1 million . Accounting guidance provides that an acquirer must recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period, which ran through September 19, 2024. The acquirer must record in the financial statements, the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization or other income effects, if any, as a result of the changes to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date.
The following table sets forth assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition of Regal Bancorp, at their estimated fair values as of the closing date of the transaction:
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As recorded
by Regal
Bancorp
Fair value
adjustments
As recorded
at acquisition
(In thousands)
Consideration paid ( 3,023,369 Regal
Bancorp shares at $ 23.00 per share)
69,538
Assets Acquired
Cash and cash equivalents
$
55,294
$
—
$
55,294
Time deposits in other financial institutions
8,810
8,810
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value
12,487
12,487
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost
2,587
2,587
Federal Home Loan Bank stock and
other restricted stock
548
548
Loans receivable, net
335,971
( 14,371
)
(a)
321,600
Allowance for credit losses
( 4,076
)
4,076
(b)
—
Accrued interest receivable
1,214
1,214
Premises and equipment, net
1,570
1,570
Right-of-use asset
3,416
3,416
Goodwill
1,047
( 1,047
)
(c)
—
Core deposit intangible
26
9,038
(d)(e)
9,064
Deferred costs
224
( 224
)
(f)
—
Bank owned life insurance
7,470
7,470
Net deferred tax asset
1,634
( 78
)
(g)(i)
1,556
Other assets
2,430
( 201
)
(i)
2,229
Total assets acquired
$
430,652
$
( 2,807
)
$
427,845
Liabilities assumed
Deposits
$
373,174
$
( 1,299
)
(h)
$
371,875
Lease liability
3,444
3,444
Deferred compensation
1,521
1,521
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
2,132
( 248
)
(i)
1,884
Total liabilities assumed
$
380,271
$
( 1,547
)
$
378,724
Net assets acquired
$
49,121
Goodwill recorded at merger
20,417
(a) Adjustment for interest rate and credit risk to reduce loans to fair value, to be amortized as an increase to interest income over their remaining term.
(b) Elimination of Regal Bank allowance for loan losses.
(c) Elimination of pre-existing goodwill.
(d) Recording of new intangible asset for the fair value of core deposits, to be amortized on an accelerated basis over the estimated average life of the deposit base.
(e) Elimination of pre-existing intangible asset for the fair value of core deposits.
(f) Elimination of deferred costs.
(g) Recording of the deferred income tax effects of fair value adjustments.
(h) Adjustment to reduce time deposits to fair value, to be amortized as an increase to interest expense over their remaining term.
(i) Final adjustments of income taxes, other assets and other liabilities.
During the six months ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded one-time merger-related expenses of $ 3.9 million in the consolidated statements of income (loss), consisting of $ 2.6 million for change in control payments, $ 612,000 for investment banking services, $ 414,000 related to the termination of a data processing contract, $ 99,000 for legal related expenses, $ 42,000 for severance payments, $ 17,000 in other professional services and $ 30,000 in other miscellaneous expenses. In addition, the Company recorded a $ 4.2 million provision for estimated credit losses in connection with the acquired loan portfolio.
The fair value of loans acquired from Regal Bank was estimated using cash flow projections based on the remaining maturity and repricing terms. Cash flows were adjusted by estimating future credit losses and the rate of prepayments. Projected monthly cash flows were then discounted to present value using a risk-adjusted market rate
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for similar loans. There was no carryover of Regal Bank’s allowance for credit losses associated with the loans that were acquired. The core deposit intangible asset recognized is being amortized over its estimated useful life of approximately 10 years utilizing the s um-of-the-years digits method. The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Accordingly, the Company recognizes amounts for identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated acquisition date fair value. At June 30, 2024, the Company finalized its review of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and did not record any further adjustments to the carrying value.
The fair value of retail demand and interest-bearing deposit accounts was assumed to approximate the carrying value as these accounts have no stated maturity and are payable on demand. The fair value of time deposits was estimated by discounting the contractual future cash flows using market rates offered for time deposits of similar remaining maturities. The fair value of borrowings was based on the FHLB calculation to prepay borrowings with associated penalties.
3. Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share represents income available to common stockholders divided by weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share have been calculated in a manner similar to that of basic earnings per share except that weighted-average number of common shares outstanding is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if all potential dilutive common shares (such as those resulting from the exercise of stock options and vested restricted stock awards) were issued during the period, computed using the treasury stock method. Unallocated ESOP shares are not deemed outstanding for earnings per share calculations.
The following table presents the composition of the weighted average common shares used in the earnings per share calculation:
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Six Months Ended
December 31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income (loss)
$
1,021
$
1,607
$
2,388
$
( 8,891
)
Weighted average common
shares outstanding used to
calculate basic earnings per
common share
8,588,096
8,767,897
8,696,412
4,907,229
Add: Dilutive effect of common
stock equivalents
2,885
—
1,442
—
Weighted average common
shares outstanding used to
calculate diluted earnings per
common share
8,590,981
8,767,897
8,697,854
4,907,229
Basic income (loss) per
common share
$
0.12
$
0.18
$
0.27
$
( 1.81
)
Diluted income (loss) per
common share
$
0.12
$
0.18
$
0.27
$
( 1.81
)
Number of common stock
equivalents excluded from the
calculation of diluted earnings
as they are anti-dilutive include
stock options for the three and
six months ended December
31, 2024.
237,695
—
237,695
—
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4. Investment Securities
The Company owned no investment securities available-for-sale at December 31, 2024 or June 30, 2024. The amortized cost and approximate fair value of securities held-to-maturity are as follows at the dates indicated:
December 31, 2024
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
(In thousands)
Federal National Mortgage Association
$
90,996
$
3
$
( 17,325
)
$
73,674
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
47,410
1
( 8,109
)
39,302
Government National Mortgage Association
249
2
—
251
Subordinated Debt
7,750
—
( 607
)
7,143
CMO
2,206
—
( 177
)
2,029
Foreign Government Bonds
200
—
—
200
Total
$
148,811
$
6
$
( 26,218
)
$
122,599
June 30, 2024
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
(In thousands)
Federal National Mortgage Association
$
95,338
$
1
$
( 16,822
)
$
78,517
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
50,060
78
( 8,252
)
41,886
Government National Mortgage Association
273
—
( 3
)
270
Subordinated Debt
7,750
—
( 1,488
)
6,262
CMO
2,423
—
( 222
)
2,201
Foreign Government Bonds
300
—
—
300
Total
$
156,144
$
79
$
( 26,787
)
$
129,436
There were no purchases or sales of available-for sale securities in the three and six months ended December 31, 2024. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2023 , the Company acquired $ 20.9 million of available-for-sale securities from the Regal Bancorp acquisition. Following the completion of the Merger, the Company sold $ 19.2 million of its available-for-sale portfolio, which resulted in a realized gain of $ 17,000 in the three and six months ended December 31, 2023 . The Company did no t purchase or sell any other available-for-sale securities during the three and six months ended December 31, 2023.
The amortized cost and fair value of securities held-to-maturity by contractual maturity at December 31, 2024 are shown in the following table. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations. Securities are assigned to categories based on contractual maturity except for mortgage-backed securities and CMOs, which are based on the estimated average life of the securities.
December 31, 2024
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
(In thousands)
Due within 1 year
$
—
$
—
Due after 1 but within 5 years
200
200
Due after 5 but within 10 years
7,750
7,143
Due after 10 years
—
—
Mortgage-backed securities
140,861
115,256
Total
$
148,811
$
122,599
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The unrealized losses as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, categorized by the length of time of continuous loss position, and the fair value of related securities held-to-maturity are as follows:
December 31, 2024
Less than 12 Months
More than 12 Months
Total
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
(In thousands)
Federal National Mortgage
Association
$
—
$
—
$
73,674
$
( 17,325
)
$
73,674
$
( 17,325
)
Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation
—
—
39,302
( 8,109
)
39,302
( 8,109
)
Subordinated Debt
—
—
7,143
( 607
)
7,143
( 607
)
CMO
—
—
2,029
( 177
)
2,029
( 177
)
Total
$
—
$
—
$
122,148
$
( 26,218
)
$
122,148
$
( 26,218
)
June 30, 2024
Less than 12 Months
More than 12 Months
Total
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
(In thousands)
Federal National Mortgage
Association
$
—
$
—
$
78,160
$
( 16,822
)
$
78,160
$
( 16,822
)
Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation
—
—
41,838
( 8,252
)
41,838
( 8,252
)
Government National
Mortgage Association
—
—
270
( 3
)
270
( 3
)
Subordinated Debt
—
—
6,262
( 1,488
)
6,262
( 1,488
)
CMO
—
—
2,201
( 222
)
2,201
( 222
)
Total
$
—
$
—
$
128,731
$
( 26,787
)
$
128,731
$
( 26,787
)
On a quarterly basis, management evaluates whether there is a credit loss associated with any declines in fair value. Management considers the nature of the collateral, default rates, delinquency rates, credit ratings and interest rate changes, among other factors. However, the Company has determined that highly rated issues and mortgage-backed securities of U.S. government and government-sponsored agencies have a zero expected credit loss.
Three Months Ended December 31,
Six Months Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(In thousands)
(In thousands)
Net gains recognized on equity securities
$
3
$
5
$
5
$
2
Less: Net gains recognized on equity
securities sold/acquired
—
—
—
—
Net unrealized gains recognized on
equity securities
$
3
$
5
$
5
$
2
At December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 , mortgage-backed securities with a carrying value of approximately $ 1.4 million and $ 1.8 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure public funds on deposit. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no sales of securities held-to-maturity.
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5. Loans Receivable
Loans at December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 are summarized as follows:
December 31, 2024
June 30, 2024
(In thousands)
Owner occupied commercial real estate loans
$
56,658
$
59,968
Other commercial real estate loans
72,388
75,782
Multi-family loans
211,531
180,364
Commercial and industrial loans
11,484
12,522
Total commercial loans
352,061
328,636
Residential mortgage loans
414,403
394,723
Consumer and other loans
12,219
11,658
Total loans
778,683
735,017
Allowance for credit losses
( 5,087
)
( 5,229
)
Deferred loan costs, net
2,155
2,071
Loans receivable, net
$
775,751
$
731,859
The Company engages primarily in the lending of fixed-rate and adjustable-rate commercial real estate and residential mortgage loans. Lending activities are targeted to individuals within the Company's geographic footprint. Risks associated with lending activities include economic conditions and changes in interest rates, which can adversely impact both the ability of borrowers to repay their loans and the value of the associated collateral. Credit risk exposure is minimized by the evaluation of the creditworthiness of the borrower, including debt-to-income ratios, credit scores and conservative underwriting standards with loan-to-value ratios of generally no more than 75 % for commercial loans, 80 % for multifamily loans and 80 % for residential loans. Residential mortgage loans granted in excess of the 80 % loan-to-value ratio criterion generally require private mortgage insurance. The real estate home equity portfolio consists of fixed-rate home equity loans and variable-rate home equity lines of credit. Risks associated with second lien loans secured by residential properties are generally lower than commercial loans and include general economic risks, such as the strength of the job market, employment stability and the strength of the housing market.
At December 31, 2024, commercial loans represented 45.2 % of total loans receivable, net, while residential mortgage, consumer and other loans represented 54.8 % , nearly all of which is concentrated within our primary market area in New Jersey. The Company holds 96.7 % of its commercial loan portfolio in commercial real estate, consisting of multi-family, mixed use and owner occupied loans, with less than 1 % secured by office buildings. At December 31, 2024 , the Company had no non-accrual commercial loans.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The following tables summarize the activity in the allowance for credit losses by loan class for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Three Months Ended December 31, 2024
Owner
Occupied
Commercial
Real Estate
Other
Commercial
Real Estate
Multi-
Family
Commercial
and
Industrial
Residential
Mortgage
Consumer
and Other
Total
(In thousands)
Allowance for Credit
Losses:
Beginning balance
$
789
$
198
$
1,889
$
139
$
1,839
$
221
$
5,075
Charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Recoveries
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Provisions (credits)
( 39
)
( 2
)
14
( 7
)
37
9
12
Ending balance
$
750
$
196
$
1,903
$
132
$
1,876
$
230
$
5,087
Ending balance,
Individually evaluated
for impairment
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Ending balance,
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
$
750
$
196
$
1,903
$
132
$
1,876
$
230
$
5,087
Loans Receivable:
Ending balance
$
56,658
$
72,388
$
211,531
$
11,484
$
414,403
$
12,219
$
778,683
Ending balance,
Individually evaluated
for impairment
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Ending balance,
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
$
56,658
$
72,388
$
211,531
$
11,484
$
414,403
$
12,219
$
778,683
Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
Owner
Occupied
Commercial
Real Estate
Other
Commercial
Real Estate
Multi-
Family
Commercial
and
Industrial
Residential
Mortgage
Consumer
and Other
Total
(In thousands)
Allowance for Credit
Losses:
Beginning balance
$
1,403
$
544
$
1,936
$
154
$
1,241
$
47
$
5,325
Impact of ASC 326
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Recoveries
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Provisions (credits)
( 39
)
( 11
)
( 67
)
( 8
)
44
( 26
)
( 107
)
Ending balance
$
1,364
$
533
$
1,869
$
146
$
1,285
$
21
$
5,218
Ending balance,
Individually evaluated
for impairment
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Ending balance,
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
$
1,364
$
533
$
1,869
$
146
$
1,285
$
21
$
5,218
Loans Receivable:
Ending balance
$
60,497
$
74,469
$
165,643
$
12,767
$
373,758
$
11,844
$
698,978
Ending balance,
Individually evaluated
for impairment
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
145
$
—
$
145
Ending balance,
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
$
60,497
$
74,469
$
165,643
$
12,767
$
373,613
$
11,844
$
698,833
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six Months Ended December 31, 2024
Owner
Occupied
Commercial
Real Estate
Other
Commercial
Real Estate
Multi-
Family
Commercial
and
Industrial
Residential
Mortgage
Consumer
and Other
Total
(In thousands)
Allowance for Credit
Losses:
Beginning balance
$
1,331
$
502
$
1,998
$
146
$
1,175
$
77
$
5,229
Charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Recoveries
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Provisions (credits)
( 581
)
( 306
)
( 95
)
( 14
)
701
153
( 142
)
Ending balance
$
750
$
196
$
1,903
$
132
$
1,876
$
230
$
5,087
Ending balance,
Individually evaluated
for impairment
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Ending balance,
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
$
750
$
196
$
1,903
$
132
$
1,876
$
230
$
5,087
Loans Receivable:
Ending balance
$
56,658
$
72,388
$
211,531
$
11,484
$
414,403
$
12,219
$
778,683
Ending balance,
Individually evaluated
for impairment
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Ending balance,
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
$
56,658
$
72,388
$
211,531
$
11,484
$
414,403
$
12,219
$
778,683
Six Months Ended December 31, 2023
Owner
Occupied
Commercial
Real Estate
Other
Commercial
Real Estate
Multi-
Family
Commercial
and
Industrial
Residential
Mortgage
Consumer
and Other
Total
(In thousands)
Allowance for Credit
Losses:
Beginning balance
$
—
$
4
$
—
$
—
$
1,039
$
73
$
1,116
Impact of ASU 2016-13
—
—
—
—
27
20
47
Charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Recoveries
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Provisions (credits)
1,364
529
1,869
146
219
( 72
)
4,055
Ending balance
$
1,364
$
533
$
1,869
$
146
$
1,285
$
21
$
5,218
Ending balance,
Individually evaluated
for impairment
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Ending balance,
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
$
1,364
$
533
$
1,869
$
146
$
1,285
$
21
$
5,218
Loans Receivable:
Ending balance
$
60,497
$
74,469
$
165,643
$
12,767
$
373,758
$
11,844
$
698,978
Ending balance,
Individually evaluated
for impairment
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
145
$
—
$
145
Ending balance,
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
$
60,497
$
74,469
$
165,643
$
12,767
$
373,613
$
11,844
$
698,833
16
SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The following table presents the credit risk profile of loans by class and fiscal year of origination as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024:
December 31, 2024
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Revolving
Total
(In thousands)
Owner Occupied Commercial
Real Estate
Risk Rating
Pass
$
—
$
7,075
$
7,209
$
8,056
$
5,420
$
1,943
$
26,955
$
—
$
56,658
Special mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total Owner Occupied Commercial
Real Estate
$
—
$
7,075
$
7,209
$
8,056
$
5,420
$
1,943
$
26,955
$
—
$
56,658
Other Commercial Real Estate
Risk Rating
Pass
$
3,478
$
1,370
$
3,558
$
933
$
1,721
$
10,749
$
50,579
$
—
$
72,388
Special mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total Other Commercial Real Estate
$
3,478
$
1,370
$
3,558
$
933
$
1,721
$
10,749
$
50,579
$
—
$
72,388
Multi-Family
Risk Rating
Pass
$
28,717
$
28,762
$
28,695
$
25,423
$
13,617
$
8,890
$
77,427
$
—
$
211,531
Special mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total Multi-Family
$
28,717
$
28,762
$
28,695
$
25,423
$
13,617
$
8,890
$
77,427
$
—
$
211,531
Commercial and Industrial
Risk Rating
Pass
$
91
$
1,194
$
4,097
$
2,501
$
71
$
1,422
$
2,108
$
—
$
11,484
Special mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total Commercial and Industrial
$
91
$
1,194
$
4,097
$
2,501
$
71
$
1,422
$
2,108
$
—
$
11,484
Residential Mortgage
Risk Rating
Pass
$
43,068
$
66,077
$
52,700
$
73,987
$
69,616
$
28,862
$
80,093
$
—
$
414,403
Special mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total Residential Mortgage
$
43,068
$
66,077
$
52,700
$
73,987
$
69,616
$
28,862
$
80,093
$
—
$
414,403
Consumer and Other
Risk Rating
Pass
$
514
$
1,290
$
373
$
751
$
1,063
$
281
$
1,644
$
6,303
$
12,219
Special mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total Consumer and Other
$
514
$
1,290
$
373
$
751
$
1,063
$
281
$
1,644
$
6,303
$
12,219
Total Loans
Pass
$
75,868
$
105,768
$
96,632
$
111,651
$
91,508
$
52,147
$
238,806
$
6,303
$
778,683
Special mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total Loans
$
75,868
$
105,768
$
96,632
$
111,651
$
91,508
$
52,147
$
238,806
$
6,303
$
778,683
Gross charge-offs
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
17
SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2024
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Revolving
Total
(In thousands)
Owner Occupied Commercial
Real Estate
Risk Rating
Pass
$
7,133
$
7,403
$
8,210
$
5,507
$
1,977
$
29,738
$
—
$
59,968
Special mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total Owner Occupied Commercial
Real Estate
$
7,133
$
7,403
$
8,210
$
5,507
$
1,977
$
29,738
$
—
$
59,968
Other Commercial Real Estate
Risk Rating
Pass
$
1,379
$
3,978
$
3,168
$
1,745
$
10,938
$
54,574
$
—
$
75,782
Special mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total Other Commercial Real Estate
$
1,379
$
3,978
$
3,168
$
1,745
$
10,938
$
54,574
$
—
$
75,782
Multi-Family
Risk Rating
Pass
$
21,100
$
29,070
$
25,713
$
14,135
$
8,989
$
81,357
$
—
$
180,364
Special mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total Multi-Family
$
21,100
$
29,070
$
25,713
$
14,135
$
8,989
$
81,357
$
—
$
180,364
Commercial and Industrial
Risk Rating
Pass
$
1,225
$
4,158
$
2,722
$
90
$
1,470
$
2,807
$
—
$
12,472
Special mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
50
—
50
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total Commercial and Industrial
$
1,225
$
4,158
$
2,722
$
90
$
1,470
$
2,857
$
—
$
12,522
Residential Mortgage
Risk Rating
Pass
$
69,868
$
54,675
$
76,714
$
74,771
$
30,347
$
88,348
$
—
$
394,723
Special mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total Residential Mortgage
$
69,868
$
54,675
$
76,714
$
74,771
$
30,347
$
88,348
$
—
$
394,723
Consumer and Other
Risk Rating
Pass
$
1,327
$
940
$
810
$
869
$
310
$
1,989
$
5,413
$
11,658
Special mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total Consumer and Other
$
1,327
$
940
$
810
$
869
$
310
$
1,989
$
5,413
$
11,658
Total Loans
Pass
$
102,032
$
100,224
$
117,337
$
97,117
$
54,031
$
258,813
$
5,413
$
734,967
Special mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
50
—
50
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total Loans
$
102,032
$
100,224
$
117,337
$
97,117
$
54,031
$
258,863
$
5,413
$
735,017
Gross charge-offs
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
18
SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The following table presents the amortized cost of collateral-dependent non-accrual loans by portfolio segment and type of collateral as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024.
December 31, 2024
Type of Collateral
Residential
Property
Commercial
Property
Business
Assets
Total
(In thousands)
Loans:
Owner occupied commercial real estate
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Other commercial real estate
—
—
—
—
Multi-family
—
—
—
—
Commercial and industrial
—
—
—
—
Residential Mortgage
—
—
—
—
Consumer and Other
—
—
—
—
Total collateral dependent loans
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
June 30, 2024
Type of Collateral
Residential
Property
Commercial
Property
Business
Assets
Total
(In thousands)
Loans:
Owner occupied commercial real estate
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Other commercial real estate
—
—
—
—
Multi-family
—
—
—
—
Commercial and industrial
—
50
—
—
Residential Mortgage
—
—
—
—
Consumer and Other
—
—
—
—
Total collateral dependent loans
$
—
$
50
$
—
$
—
The following tables present the classes of loans summarized by the past due status as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024:
December 31, 2024
Delinquency Status
30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90 Days or
More Past
Due and
Still
Accruing
Past Due
Non-
Accrual
Total
Past
Due
Total
Current
Total
(In thousands)
Owner occupied commercial
real estate
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
56,658
$
56,658
Other commercial real estate
—
—
—
—
—
72,388
72,388
Multi-family
—
—
—
—
—
211,531
211,531
Commercial and industrial
—
—
—
—
—
11,484
11,484
Residential mortgage
1,839
237
—
—
2,076
412,327
414,403
Consumer and Other
2
—
—
—
2
12,217
12,219
Total
$
1,841
$
237
$
—
$
—
$
2,078
$
776,605
$
778,683
19
SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2024
Delinquency Status
30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90 Days or
More Past
Due and
Still
Accruing
Past Due
Non-
Accrual
Total
Past
Due
Total
Current
Total
(In thousands)
Owner occupied commercial
real estate
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
59,968
$
59,968
Other commercial real estate
—
—
—
—
—
75,782
75,782
Multi-family
—
—
—
—
—
180,364
180,364
Commercial and industrial
—
—
—
50
50
12,472
12,522
Residential mortgage
572
—
—
—
572
394,151
394,723
Consumer and Other
40
—
—
—
40
11,618
11,658
Total
$
612
$
—
$
—
$
50
$
662
$
734,355
$
735,017
At December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 , the Company had no foreclosed real estate owned and there were no loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.
6. Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment at December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 are summarized as follows:
December 31, 2024
June 30, 2024
(In thousands)
Land
$
926
$
926
Buildings and leasehold improvements
8,963
9,181
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
5,934
5,882
Total
15,823
15,989
Accumulated depreciation
( 10,723
)
( 10,570
)
Net
$
5,100
$
5,419
Depreciation expense amounted to $ 502,000 and $ 299,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 , respectively.
7. Leases
The Company accounts for its leases in accordance with ASC Topic 842. The Company's right-of-use asset and operating lease liability are recognized at lease commencement based on the present value of the remaining lease payment obligations using discount rates that represent the Company’s incremental borrowing rate as of the lease commencement dates. The Company leases only office space and equipment under operating leases, with original lease terms ranging from five to ten years . The Company elected not to include short-term leases with initial terms of twelve months or less on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. As of December 31, 2024 , the Company had not entered into any material leases that have not yet commenced. The operating lease agreements recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability, as well as other information related to the Company's operating leases, are summarized in the table below.
Three Months Ended December 31,
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Operating lease cost
$
216
$
297
Cash paid for amounts included in the
measurement of lease liabilities
$
218
$
289
20
SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six Months Ended December 31,
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Operating lease cost
$
455
$
298
Cash paid for amounts included in the
measurement of lease liabilities
$
451
$
291
December 31, 2024
June 30, 2024
(In thousands)
Right-of-use asset
$
2,131
$
2,311
Lease liability
$
2,227
$
2,403
Weighted-average remaining lease term, in years
3.16
3.57
Weighted-average discount rate
1.84
%
1.70
%
Future undiscounted minimum lease payments for operating leases with initial terms of one year or more as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:
December 31, 2024
(Dollars in
thousands)
2025
$
995
2026
583
2027
393
2028
278
2029
51
Thereafter
—
Total future minimum lease payments
2,300
Less: imputed interest
( 73
)
Total
$
2,227
8. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and core deposit intangibles resulted from the Company's acquisition of Regal Bancorp, which was accounted for under FASB ASC 805, Business Combinations. In accordance with FASB ASC 805, the Company recorded $ 20.4 million of goodwill and $ 9.1 million of core deposit intangibles. The intangible assets are related to core deposits and are being amortized over 10 years, using an accelerated method.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and core deposit intangibles for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are summarized as follows:
Six Months Ended December 31,
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
$
28,141
$
—
Acquisition of Regal Bancorp
—
29,541
Amortization expense
( 753
)
( 509
)
Balance at end of period
$
27,388
$
29,032
Goodwill and Intangible assets at December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024:
December 31, 2024
June 30, 2024
(In thousands)
Goodwill
$
20,417
$
20,417
Core Deposit Intangible, net of amortization
6,971
7,724
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
$
27,388
$
28,141
21
SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of December 31, 2024, the amortization of the core deposit intangibles in future fiscal years is as follows:
Amount
(In thousands)
2025
$
680
2026
1,167
2027
951
2028
774
2029
657
Thereafter
2,742
Total
$
6,971
9. Deposits
Deposits at December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 consisted of the following:
December 31, 2024
June 30, 2024
(In thousands)
Demand accounts:
Interest-bearing
$
298,811
$
252,880
Noninterest-bearing
94,977
108,026
Total demand accounts
393,788
360,906
Savings and club
153,952
173,375
Certificates of deposit
276,341
272,819
Total
$
824,081
$
807,100
Certificates of deposit with balances in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC") insurance limit of $250,000 at December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 amounted to approximately $ 25.4 million and $ 21.9 million, respectively.
At December 31, 2024, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit are as follows:
(In thousands)
Year ending December 31, 2026
$
250,335
Year ending December 31, 2027
19,642
Year ending December 31, 2028
3,894
Year ending December 31, 2029
1,781
Year ending December 31, 2030
689
Total
$
276,341
10. Borrowings
The Company can borrow overnight funds from the FHLB under a redesigned overnight advance program up to the Company’s maximum borrowing capacity based on the Company’s ability to collateralize such borrowings. At December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the Company's maximum borrowing capacity was $ 100.0 million.
At December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized borrowings of up to $ 25.0 million from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (“FRB-NY”), secured by pledges of the Company’s qualifying loan portfolio and generally on overnight terms with an interest rate quoted at the time of the borrowing.
At December 31, 2024 , the Company had a $ 30.0 million advance with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York at a fixed rate of 4.72%, which matured on February 5, 2025. At June 30, 2024, the Company had no outstanding borrowings.
22
SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
11. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the statement of financial position.
The Company's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.
At December 31, 2024, total unfunded loan-related commitments, including lines of credit, amounted to $ 58.6 million , comprised of $ 36.5 million for unused equity lines of credit and $ 22.1 million to originate and purchase loans, expiring within three months .
At June 30, 2024, total unfunded loan-related commitments, including lines of credit, amounted to $ 72.1 million , comprised of $ 36.1 million for unused equity lines of credit and $ 36.0 million to originate and purchase loans, expiring within three months .
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty.
A reserve for unfunded commitments is recognized and included in other liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial condition. Periodic adjustm ents to either increase or decrease the reserve are recognized in non-interest expense in the consolidated statements of income. The Company recorded $ 37,000 and $ 0 expense for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 , respectively. The balance for unfunded commitments was $ 37,000 at December 31, 2024 and $ 0 at June 30, 2024 .
12. Stock-Based Compensation
On November 20, 2024, the Company adopted the SR Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan ("2024 Equity Plan”). The 2024 Equity Plan authorizes 1,331,110 shares of common stock for equity-based compensation awards including restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, non-qualified stock options, and incentive stock options. As of December 31, 2024 , there were 998,340 shares available for future grants.
Stock Options
On November 21, 2024, the Company granted 237,695 stock options to non-employee directors with a contractual term of 10 years. The stock options vest in equal annual installments over a five-year period. The fair
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
value of each option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following table sets forth information regarding the grants:
Date of grant
November 21, 2024
Options granted
237,695
Vesting period (years)
5.00
Expiration date
November 21, 2034
Expected Volatility (1)
27.90
%
Expected term (years) (2)
6.50
Expected dividend yield (3)
0.00
%
Forfeiture rate
0.00
%
Risk free rate of return (4)
4.36
%
Fair value per option
$
4.24
(1) Expected volatility is based on the standard deviation of the historical volatility of the daily adjusted closing price of a group of peers' shares
(2) Expected term represents the period of time that the option is expected to be outstanding, determined using the "Simplified Method"
(3) Expected dividend yield is determined based on management's expectations regarding issuing dividends in the foreseeable future.
(4) The risk-free rate of return is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for a period equivalent to the expected term of the option
The following table represents stock option activities for the period indicated:
Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2024
Shares
Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
—
$
—
—
—
Granted
237,695
11.04
9.89
—
Exercised
—
—
—
—
Vested
—
—
—
—
Forfeited or expired
—
—
—
—
Balance at end of period
237,695
$
11.04
9.89
$
207
Exercisable at end of period
—
$
—
—
$
—
The aggregate intrinsic value is the amount by which the fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of an option on the exercise date.
Restricted Stock Awards
On November 21, 2024, the Company granted 95,075 restricted stock awards to non-employee directors. The restricted stock awards vest in equal annual installments over a five-year period. The restricted stock awards are measured based on grant-date fair value, which reflects the closing price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The following table represents information regarding restricted stock award activities for the periods indicated:
Three and Six Months Ended
December 31, 2024
Number
of Shares
Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Per Share
Balance at beginning of period
—
$
—
Granted
95,075
11.04
Vested
—
—
Forfeited
—
—
Balance at end of period
95,075
$
11.04
The following table represents the compensation expense and income tax benefit recognized for stock options and restricted stock awards for the period indicated:
Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2024
(In thousands)
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock options
$
17
Restricted stock awards
17
Total stock-based compensation expense
$
34
Related tax benefits recognized in earnings
$
10
The following table sets forth the total compensation cost related to non-vested awards not yet recognized and the weighted average period (in years) over which it is expected to be recognized as of December 31, 2024:
Amount
Weighted
Average
Period (years)
(In thousands)
Stock options
$
991
4.89
Restricted stock awards
1,032
4.89
Total
$
2,023
13. Regulatory Capital
The Bank is subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of its assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk-weightings and other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the maintenance of minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of total capital, Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) and common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets. A capital conservation buffer of 2.50 % , comprised of common equity Tier I capital, is also established above the regulatory minimum capital requirements and must be maintained to avoid limitations on capital distributions.
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SR Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
In 2021, the Bank adopted the new community bank leverage ratio framework. This framework simplifies the regulatory capital requirements by requiring the Bank to meet only the Tier 1 capital to average assets (leverage) ratio. The Bank must only maintain a leverage ratio greater than the 9.0 % required minimum to be considered well capitalized under this framework. The Bank can opt out of the new framework and return to the risk-weighting framework at any time.
Market risk, credit risk, operational risk and deposit outflows are some of the factors that can impact the capital adequacy ratio and in turn, adversely affect the performance of the Bank. As of December 31, 2024, management believes that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject. As of December 31, 2024 , the most recent notification from the FDIC categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, an institution must maintain minimum ratios as set forth in the following tables. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank's category. The Bank's actual capital amounts and ratios are as follows:
Actual
To be Well Capitalized
under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
(In thousands)
December 31, 2024
Tier 1 capital (to average total assets)
$
162,809
15.88
%
$
92,281
9.00
%
June 30, 2024:
Tier 1 capital (to average total assets)
$
170,364
16.83
%
$
91,122
9.00
%
14. Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The Company’s securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets or liabilities on a non-recurring basis. These non-recurring fair value adjustments involve the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.
FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures , defines fair value as an exit price representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or settle a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A three-level hierarchy has been established for fair value measurements based upon the inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability.
Level 1 - Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 - Valuation is determined from quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument;
Level 3 - Valuation is derived from model-based and other techniques in which at least one significant input is unobservable and which may be based on the Company’s own estimates about the assumptions that a market participant would use to value the asset or liability.
The Company's available-for-sale portfolio is carried at estimated fair value on a recurring basis, with any unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. The securities available-for-sale portfolio consists of U.S. government-sponsored enterprise and mortgage-backed securities. The fair values of these securities were obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service. The independent pricing service provided prices categorized as Level 2, as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are generally not available for the securities.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used are as follows:
December 31, 2024
Description
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Total
(In thousands)
Equity securities
30
—
—
30
Total
$
30
$
—
$
—
$
30
June 30, 2024
Description
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Total
(In thousands)
Equity securities
25
—
—
25
Total
$
25
$
—
$
—
$
25
The classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Other securities are measured at fair value using quoted market prices in an active market for identical assets and are classified as Level 1 in the hierarchy. The estimated fair values of equity securities are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized exchanges (Level 1 inputs).
All debt securities are measured at fair value using matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices and are classified as Level 2 in the hierarchy.
There were no transfers between levels within the fair value hierarchy during the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
The following tables present those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, and additional quantitative information about the valuation techniques and inputs utilized to determine fair value. All such assets and liabilities were measured using Level 3 inputs:
December 31, 2024
Fair Value Measurement
Quantitative Information
Recorded
Investment
Valuation
Allowance
Fair
Value
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Inputs
Value/Range
(In thousands)
Individually
evaluated loans
$
—
$
—
$
—
Appraisal of collateral
Selling costs
15 %
June 30, 2024
Fair Value Measurement
Quantitative Information
Recorded
Investment
Valuation
Allowance
Fair
Value
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Inputs
Value/Range
(In thousands)
Individually
evaluated loans
$
50
$
—
$
50
Appraisal of collateral
Selling costs
15 %
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Fair Value of Financial Instruments not Carried at Fair Value
The Company discloses fair value information about financial assets, whether or not recognized in the statements of financial condition, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The fair value of financial assets that are not measured at fair value in the financial statements were based on the exit price notion. The following estimated fair value amounts have been determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, the estimates below are not necessarily indicative of amounts that could be realized in the marketplace. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.
For financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 were as follows:
December 31, 2024
Description
Total
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
(In thousands)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
53,426
$
53,426
$
—
$
—
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost
148,811
—
122,599
—
Restricted equity securities, at cost
2,581
—
2,581
—
Loans receivable, net
775,751
—
—
740,514
Accrued interest receivable
2,874
—
2,874
—
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits
824,081
—
734,966
—
Borrowings
30,000
—
30,007
—
June 30, 2024
Description
Total
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
(In thousands)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
45,909
$
45,909
$
—
$
—
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost
156,144
—
129,436
—
Restricted equity securities, at cost
1,231
—
1,231
—
Loans receivable, net
731,859
—
—
696,757
Accrued interest receivable
2,695
—
2,695
—
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits
807,100
—
704,566
—
Borrowings
—
—
—
—
Loans
The fair values of performing loans was estimated by segregating the portfolio into its primary loan categories—owner occupied commercial real estate, other commercial real estate, multi-family, commercial and industrial, residential and consumer. These categories were further disaggregated based upon significant financial characteristics such as type of interest rate (fixed/variable). The Company discounts the contractual cash flows for each loan category using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar quality and incorporates estimates of future loan prepayments.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Deposits
The fair value of deposits with no defined maturities (e.g. demand deposits, interest-bearing demand accounts, money market accounts and savings accounts) is the amount payable on demand of the liabilities at the reporting date (i.e. their carrying amounts). This approach to estimating fair value excludes the significant benefit that results from the low -cost funding provided by such deposit liabilities, as compared to alternative sources of funding. Deposits with stated maturities (time deposits) have been valued using the present value of cash flows discounted at rates approximating the current market for similar deposits.
Borrowed Funds
The fair value of federal funds purchased is equal to the amount borrowed. The fair value of FRB or FHLB advances represents contractual repayments discounted using interest rates currently available for borrowings with similar characteristics and remaining maturities. The discount rates used are representative of approximate rates currently offered on borrowings with similar characteristics and maturities.
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Ite m 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following management discussion and analysis of the Company’s consolidated financial condition as of December 31, 2024 and the results of operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated audited financial statements, including notes thereto, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the other information therein. The Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2024, the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss), the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity and the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, are unaudited. The Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2024 was derived from the audited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition that was included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2024. The consolidated financial statements include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of such data. As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Bank” and “the Company” refer to SR Bancorp, Inc., and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise noted.
Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which can be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “indicate,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “target” and words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;
• statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies;
• statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and
• estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.
These forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. We are under no duty to and do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this report.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:
• general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected, including potential recessionary conditions;
• inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins and yields, the fair value of financial instruments or our level of loan originations, or increase the level of defaults, losses and prepayments on loans we have made and make;
• our ability to integrate the operations of Regal Bank into Somerset Regal Bank in a timely and cost efficient manner;
• our inability to successfully integrate acquired employees or operations or achieve the expected level of synergies or cost savings;
• changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of and the methodology calculating the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses;
• our ability to access cost-effective funding;
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• changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of our deposit portfolio and the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio;
• fluctuations in real estate values and both residential and commercial real estate market conditions;
• demand for loans and deposits in our market area;
• our ability to implement and change our business strategy;
• competition among depository and other financial institutions;
• adverse changes in the securities or secondary mortgage markets;
• changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees, capital requirements and insurance premiums or changes in the fiscal or monetary policies of the U.S. Treasury or Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System;
• the imposition of tariffs or other domestic or international governmental policies;
• changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios;
• technological changes that may be more difficult or expensive than expected;
• the inability of third-party providers to perform as expected;
• a failure or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyberattacks;
• our ability to manage market risk, credit risk and operational risk;
• changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
• changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;
• the current or anticipated impact of military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical event;
• our ability to retain key employees;
• our compensation expense associated with equity allocated or awarded to our employees; and
• changes in the financial condition, results of operations or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own.
Because of these and a wide variety of other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements.
Critical Accounting Policies
Certain of our accounting policies are important to the presentation of our financial condition and results of operation, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Estimates associated with these policies are susceptible to material changes as a result of changes in facts and circumstances. Facts and circumstances that could affect these judgments include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, changes in the performance of the economy and changes in the financial condition of borrowers. Our significant accounting policies are discussed in detail in Note 1 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this document.
The JOBS Act contains provisions that, among other things, reduce certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. As an “emerging growth company” we plan to delay adoption of new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements are made applicable to private companies. Accordingly, our consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to the financial statements of public companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards.
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Management believes our most critical accounting policies, which involve the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments, are as follows: the determination of the allowance for credit losses, the assessment of the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets and the valuation of our deferred tax assets.
Allowance for Credit Losses : The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”), calculated in accordance with ASC 326, is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans. The ACL represents an amount that, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb the lifetime expected credit losses that may be experienced on outstanding loans at the balance sheet date based on the evaluation of the size and current risk characteristics of the loan portfolio, past events, current conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts of economic conditions and prepayment experience. The allowance for credit losses is measured and recorded upon the initial recognition of a financial asset. Determination of the adequacy of the allowance is inherently complex and requires the use of significant and highly subjective estimates. Loans are charged-off against the allowance when deemed uncollectible by management. Adjustments to the allowance are reported in our income statement as a component of the provision for credit losses.
In calculating the allowance for credit losses, loans are segmented into pools based upon similar characteristics and risk profiles. Common characteristics and risk profiles include the type of loan, underlying collateral, geographical similarity and historical or expected credit loss patterns. The Company applies two methodologies to estimate the allowance on its pooled portfolio segments: a cohort method based on common characteristics and the weighted average remaining life method. The models related to these methodologies utilize the Company’s historical default and loss experience adjusted for future economic forecasts. The reasonable and supportable forecast period represents a one-year economic outlook for the applicable economic variables.
In some cases, management may determine that an individual loan exhibits unique risk characteristics that differentiate the loan from other loans within our loan pools. In such cases, the loans are evaluated for expected credit losses on an individual basis and excluded from the collective evaluation. Specific allocations of the allowance for credit losses are determined by analyzing, among other things, the borrower’s ability to repay amounts owed, collateral deficiencies, the relative risk rating of the loan and economic conditions affecting the borrower.
Management qualitatively adjusts model results for risk factors that are not considered within our modeling processes but are nonetheless relevant in assessing the expected credit losses within our loan pools. These qualitative factor adjustments may increase or decrease management’s estimate of expected credit losses by a calculated percentage or amount based upon the estimated level of risk. The various risks that may be considered in making qualitative factor adjustments include, among other things: the impact of changes in lending policies and procedures, including changes in underwriting standards and practices for collections, write-offs, and recoveries; actual and expected changes in national, regional, and local economic and business conditions and developments that affect the collectability of the loan pools; changes in the composition and size of the loan portfolio and in the terms of the underlying loans; changes in the experience, ability, and depth of our lending management and staff; changes in volume and severity of past due and nonaccrual assets; changes to the quality of our internal loan review system; the existence, growth, and effect of any concentrations of credit; and regulatory, legal and environmental events. Management believes it uses relevant information available to make determinations about the allowance and that it has established the existing allowance in accordance with GAAP. However, the determination of the allowance requires significant judgment, and estimates of expected lifetime losses in the loan portfolio can vary significantly from the amounts actually observed. While management uses available information to recognize expected losses, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in the loans comprising the portfolio, changes in the current and forecasted economic conditions, changes to the interest rate environment and changes in the financial condition of borrowers.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets : Our intangible assets consist primarily of goodwill and core deposit intangibles. The initial recording of goodwill and other intangible assets requires subjective judgments concerning estimates of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. Goodwill is not amortized but is subject to annual tests for impairment, or more often if events or circumstances indicate it may be impaired. We may elect to perform a qualitative assessment as a part of the annual impairment test. If the qualitative assessment indicates it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, or if we elect not to perform a qualitative assessment, then we would be required to perform a quantitative test for goodwill impairment. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit less than the carrying value, goodwill is impaired and is written down to its estimated fair value.
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During the year ended June 30, 2024, we performed a qualitative assessment of goodwill. Based on that assessment, we determined that it was more likely than not that the reporting unit's fair value was not less than its carrying amount. We concluded that our goodwill was not impaired as of June 30, 2024. As of December 31, 2024, no triggering events were identified and therefore, we did not perform an interim impairment evaluation.
Core deposit intangibles are amortized on an accelerated basis using an estimated life of ten years. The core deposit intangibles are evaluated annually for impairment in accordance with GAAP. An impairment loss will be recognized if the carrying amount of the intangible asset is not recoverable and exceeds fair value. The carrying amount of the intangible asset is not considered recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset.
Deferred Tax Assets: Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced by a valuation allowance for the amount of the deferred tax asset that is more likely than not to be realized.
A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.
We recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in other operating expenses.
Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024
Total Assets . Total assets increased $43.7 million, or 4.3%, to $1.06 billion at December 31, 2024 from $1.02 billion at June 30, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by new loan originations, resulting in a net increase of $43.9 million in loans receivable and a $7.5 million increase in cash and cash equivalents.
Cash and Cash Equivalents . Cash and cash equivalents increased $7.5 million, or 16.4%, to $53.4 million at December 31, 2024 from $45.9 million at June 30, 2024, due to the maturity of securities.
Securities . Securities held-to-maturity decreased $7.3 million, or 4.7%, to $148.8 million at December 31, 2024 from $156.1 million at June 30, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to principal repayments and maturities.
Loans . Loans receivable, net, increased $43.9 million, or 6.0%, to $775.8 million at December 31, 2024 from $731.9 million at June 30, 2024, primarily driven by an increase in residential mortgage loans of $19.7 million and an increase in commercial loans of $23.4 million. Commercial loans (consisting of multi-family and commercial real estate loans and commercial and industrial loans) accounted for 45.2% of loans at December 31, 2024. For further information about our loans, see "Lending Activities" below.
Bank Owned Life Insurance . Bank owned life insurance increased $524,000, or 1.4%, to $37.6 million at December 31, 2024 from $37.1 million at June 30, 2024.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets . Goodwill and the core deposit intangible asset recognized from the Merger totaled $27.4 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $28.1 million at June 30, 2024. The decrease was due to the amortization of the core deposit intangible.
Total Liabilities . Total liabilities increased $45.0 million, or 5.5%, to $866.4 million at December 31, 2024 from $821.4 million at June 30, 2024. The increase was primarily due to a $30.0 million advance from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and a $17.0 million increase in deposits.
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Deposits . Deposits increased $17.0 million, or 2.1%, to $824.1 million at December 31, 2024 from $807.1 million at June 30, 2024 due primarily to increases in interest-bearing checking accounts that were offset by decreases in non-maturity savings accounts due in part to the Bank having raised rates on certain interest-bearing deposit products in an effort to remain competitive in the market area. At December 31, 2024, $95.0 million, or 11.5%, of total deposits consisted of noninterest-bearing deposits. At December 31, 2024, $128.3 million, or 15.6%, of total deposits were uninsured.
Borrowings . During the six months ended December 31, 2024, the Bank borrowed $30.0 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York to provide additional liquidity to fund new loans. Such borrowings remained outstanding at December 31, 2024. At June 30, 2024, there were no outstanding borrowings.
Total Equity . Total equity decreased $1.3 million, or 0.7%, to $198.1 million at December 31, 2024 from $199.5 million at June 30, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to the repurchase of 347,057 shares of common stock at a cost of $3.9 million, partially offset by net earnings of $2.4 million.
Lending Activities
We offer a variety of loans, including residential, commercial real estate, multi-family, commercial and industrial and consumer loans. Historically, a significant portion of our loan portfolio was concentrated in residential loans. The Merger greatly expanded our commercial loan portfolio and commercial lending capabilities. At December 31, 2024, residential mortgage loans comprised 53.2% of our total loan portfolio and commercial loans comprised 45.2%, which largely consisted of multi-family loans.
In the future, we intend to continue to concentrate on ways to compete for a greater share of commercial loan originations in our primary market area.
Loan Portfolio Composition. The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio by type of loan at the dates indicated.
December 31, 2024
June 30, 2024
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
(In thousands)
Owner occupied commercial real estate loans
$
56,658
7.28
%
$
59,968
8.16
%
Other commercial real estate loans
72,388
9.30
%
75,782
10.31
%
Multi-family loans
211,531
27.16
%
180,364
24.54
%
Commercial and industrial loans
11,484
1.47
%
12,522
1.70
%
Total commercial loans
352,061
45.21
%
328,636
44.71
%
Residential mortgage loans
414,403
53.22
%
394,723
53.70
%
Consumer and other loans
12,219
1.57
%
11,658
1.59
%
Total loans
778,683
100.00
%
735,017
100.00
%
Allowance for credit losses
(5,087
)
(5,229
)
Net deferred loan origination fees
2,155
2,071
Loans, net
$
775,751
$
731,859
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Contractual Maturities. The following tables set forth the contractual maturities of our total loan portfolio at December 31, 2024. Demand loans, loans having no stated repayment schedule or maturity, and overdraft loans are reported as being due in one year or less. The tables present contractual maturities and do not reflect repricing or the effect of prepayments. Actual maturities may differ.
Owner
Occupied
Commercial
Real Estate
Other
Commercial
Real Estate
Multi-
Family
Commercial
and
Industrial
Residential
Mortgage
Consumer
and Other
Total
(In thousands)
Amounts due in:
One year or less
$
—
$
903
$
188
$
3,312
$
90
$
6,498
$
10,991
After one through five years
973
6,294
23,461
3,485
6,804
1,117
42,134
After five through 15 years
17,847
27,162
87,112
2,419
80,150
4,052
218,742
More than 15 years
37,838
38,029
100,770
2,268
327,359
552
506,816
Total
$
56,658
$
72,388
$
211,531
$
11,484
$
414,403
$
12,219
$
778,683
Fixed Versus Adjustable-Rate Loans. The following tables sets forth our fixed and adjustable-rate loans at December 31, 2024 that are contractually due after December 31, 2025.
Due After December 31, 2025
Fixed
Adjustable
Total
(In thousands)
Owner occupied commercial real estate loans
$
—
$
56,658
$
56,658
Other commercial real estate loans
—
71,485
71,485
Multi-family loans
—
211,343
211,343
Commercial and industrial loans
—
8,172
8,172
Total commercial loans
$
—
$
347,658
$
347,658
Residential mortgage loans
324,178
90,135
414,313
Consumer and other loans
2,874
2,847
5,721
Total loans
$
327,052
$
440,640
$
767,692
Non-Performing and Problem Assets
When a loan is 15 days past due, we send the borrower a late charge notice. If the loan delinquency is not corrected, other forms of collections are implemented, including telephone calls and collection letters. We attempt personal, direct contact with the borrower to determine the reason for the delinquency, to ensure that the borrower understands the terms of the loan and to emphasize the importance of making timely payments. If necessary, subsequent late charges and delinquency notices are issued and the account will be monitored on a regular basis thereafter. By the 90 th day of delinquency, we will send the borrower a final demand for payment, after which we may refer the loan to legal counsel to commence foreclosure proceedings. Any of our loan officers can shorten these time frames in consultation with the senior lending officer.
Generally, loans are placed on non-accrual status when payment of principal or interest is 90 days or more delinquent unless the loan is considered well-secured and in the process of collection. Loans are also placed on non-accrual status if collection of principal or interest in full is in doubt. When loans are placed on a non-accrual status, unpaid accrued interest is fully reversed, and further income is recognized only to the extent received. The loan may be returned to accrual status if both principal and interest payments are brought current and factors indicating doubtful collection no longer exist, including performance by the borrower under the loan terms for a six-month period. Our Senior Mortgage Lending Officer reports monitored loans, including all loans rated special mention, substandard, doubtful or loss, to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. In addition, management presents a quarterly credit loss allowance analysis to our Board of Directors.
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The following table sets forth our loan delinquencies by type and amount at the dates indicated.
December 31, 2024
Delinquency Status
30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90 Days or
More Past
Due and
Still
Accruing
Past Due
Non-
Accrual
Total
Past
Due
Total
Current
Total
(In thousands)
Owner occupied commercial
real estate
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
56,658
$
56,658
Other commercial real estate
—
—
—
—
—
72,388
72,388
Multi-family
—
—
—
—
—
211,531
211,531
Commercial and industrial
—
—
—
—
—
11,484
11,484
Residential mortgage
1,839
237
—
—
2,076
412,327
414,403
Consumer and Other
2
—
—
—
2
12,217
12,219
Total
$
1,841
$
237
$
—
$
—
$
2,078
$
776,605
$
778,683
June 30, 2024
Delinquency Status
30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90 Days or
More Past
Due and
Still
Accruing
Past Due
Non-
Accrual
Total
Past
Due
Total
Current
Total
(In thousands)
Owner occupied commercial
real estate
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
59,968
$
59,968
Other commercial real estate
—
—
—
—
—
75,782
75,782
Multi-family
—
—
—
—
—
180,364
180,364
Commercial and industrial
—
—
—
50
50
12,472
12,522
Residential mortgage
572
—
—
—
572
394,151
394,723
Consumer and Other
40
—
—
—
40
11,618
11,658
Total
$
612
$
—
$
—
$
50
$
662
$
734,355
$
735,017
Non-Performing Assets. The following table sets forth information regarding our non-performing assets. The Bank had no loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty as of December 31, 2024 or June 30, 2024.
December 31, 2024
June 30, 2024
(In thousands)
Non-accrual loans:
Residential mortgage loans
$
—
$
—
Commercial loans
—
50
Total non-accrual loans
—
50
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more:
Residential mortgage loans
—
—
Total non-performing loans
—
50
Real estate owned
—
—
Total non-performing assets
$
—
$
50
Total non-performing loans to total loans
—
%
0.01
%
Total non-accrual loans to total loans
—
%
0.01
%
Total non-performing assets to total assets
—
%
—
%
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Allowance for Credit Losses
Our allowance for credit losses ("ACL") is maintained at a level necessary to absorb credit losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable. Management, in determining the allowance for credit losses, considers the losses in our loan portfolio and changes in the nature and volume of loan activities, along with the general economic and real estate market conditions. A description of our methodology in establishing our allowance for credit losses is set forth in the section “ Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of SR Bancorp—Critical Accounting Policies-Allowance for Credit Losses ” in our Form 10-K as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024. The allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 were maintained at levels that represent management’s best estimate of current expected losses in the loan portfolio. However, this analysis process is inherently subjective, as it requires us to make estimates that are susceptible to revisions as more information becomes available. Although we believe that we have established the allowance at levels to absorb current expected losses, future additions may be necessary if economic or other conditions in the future differ from the current environment.
In addition, as an integral part of their examination process, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance have authority to periodically review our allowance for credit losses. Such agencies may require that we recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examination.
The following table sets forth activity in our allowance for credit losses for the years indicated.
Six Months Ended December 31, 2024
Owner
Occupied
Commercial
Real Estate
Other
Commercial
Real Estate
Multi-
Family
Commercial
and
Industrial
Residential
Mortgage
Consumer
and Other
Total
(In thousands)
Allowance for Credit
Losses:
Beginning balance
$
1,331
$
502
$
1,998
$
146
$
1,175
$
77
$
5,229
Charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Recoveries
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Provisions (credits)
(581
)
(306
)
(95
)
(14
)
701
153
(142
)
Ending balance
$
750
$
196
$
1,903
$
132
$
1,876
$
230
$
5,087
Ending balance,
Individually evaluated
for impairment
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Ending balance,
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
$
750
$
196
$
1,903
$
132
$
1,876
$
230
$
5,087
Loans Receivable:
Ending balance
$
56,658
$
72,388
$
211,531
$
11,484
$
414,403
$
12,219
$
778,683
Ending balance,
Individually evaluated
for impairment
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Ending balance,
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
$
56,658
$
72,388
$
211,531
$
11,484
$
414,403
$
12,219
$
778,683
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Six Months Ended December 31, 2023
Owner
Occupied
Commercial
Real Estate
Other
Commercial
Real Estate
Multi-
Family
Commercial
and
Industrial
Residential
Mortgage
Consumer
and Other
Total
(In thousands)
Allowance for Credit
Losses:
Beginning balance
$
—
$
4
$
—
$
—
$
1,039
$
73
$
1,116
Impact of ASU 2016-13
—
—
—
—
27
20
47
Charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Recoveries
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Provisions (credits)
1,364
529
1,869
146
219
(72
)
4,055
Ending balance
$
1,364
$
533
$
1,869
$
146
$
1,285
$
21
$
5,218
Ending balance,
Individually evaluated
for impairment
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Ending balance,
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
$
1,364
$
533
$
1,869
$
146
$
1,285
$
21
$
5,218
Loans Receivable:
Ending balance
$
60,497
$
74,469
$
165,643
$
12,767
$
373,758
$
11,844
$
698,978
Ending balance,
Individually evaluated
for impairment
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
145
$
—
$
145
Ending balance,
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
$
60,497
$
74,469
$
165,643
$
12,767
$
373,613
$
11,844
$
698,833
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Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses. The following tables set forth the allowance for credit losses allocated by loan category and the percent of the allowance in each category to the total allocated allowance at the dates indicated. The allowance for credit losses allocated to each category is not necessarily indicative of future losses in any particular category and does not restrict the use of the allowance to absorb losses in other categories.
December 31, 2024
ACL
Percent of
ACL
in Each
Category
to Total
Allocated
Allowance
Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
ACL to Total Loans
(In thousands)
Owner occupied commercial real estate loans
$
750
14.74
%
7.28
%
0.10
%
Other commercial real estate loans
196
3.85
9.30
0.03
%
Multi-family loans
1,903
37.41
27.16
0.24
%
Commercial and industrial loans
132
2.60
1.47
0.02
%
Residential mortgage loans
1,876
36.88
53.22
0.24
%
Consumer and other loans
230
4.52
1.57
0.03
%
Total allocated allowance
5,087
100.00
%
100.00
%
0.65
%
Unallocated
—
Total
$
5,087
Allowance to non-performing loans
—
Allowance to total loans outstanding at
the end of the year
0.65
%
Net (charge-offs) recoveries to average
loans outstanding during the year
—
June 30, 2024
ACL
Percent of
ACL
in Each
Category
to Total
Allocated
Allowance
Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
ACL to Total Loans
(In thousands)
Owner occupied commercial real estate loans
$
1,331
25.46
%
8.16
%
0.18
%
Other commercial real estate loans
502
9.60
10.31
0.07
Multi-family loans
1,998
38.21
24.54
0.27
Commercial and industrial loans
146
2.79
1.70
0.02
Residential mortgage loans
1,175
22.47
53.70
0.16
Consumer and other loans
77
1.47
1.59
0.01
Total allocated allowance
5,229
100.00
%
100.00
%
0.71
%
Unallocated
—
Total
$
5,229
Allowance to non-performing loans
10458.00
%
Allowance to total loans outstanding at
the end of the year
0.71
%
Net (charge-offs) recoveries to average
loans outstanding during the year
—
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Investment Activities
General . The goals of our investment policy are to maximize portfolio yield over the long term in a manner that is consistent with minimizing risk, and to meet liquidity needs, pledging requirements, and asset/liability management and interest rate risk strategies. We monitor the balance of our investment securities portfolio based on loan demand, our interest rate risk analysis and our liquidity needs.
At December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, our investment portfolio consisted of securities held-to-maturity, primarily of securities and obligations issued by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, subordinated debentures issued by financial institutions in the Mid-Atlantic region, collateralized mortgage obligations and foreign government bonds.
The amortized cost and approximate fair values of securities held-to-maturity at December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 are as follows:
December 31, 2024
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
(In thousands)
Federal National Mortgage Association
$
90,996
$
3
$
(17,325
)
$
73,674
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
47,410
1
(8,109
)
39,302
Government National Mortgage Association
249
2
—
251
Subordinated Debt
7,750
—
(607
)
7,143
CMO
2,206
—
(177
)
2,029
Foreign Government Bonds
200
—
—
200
Total
$
148,811
$
6
$
(26,218
)
$
122,599
June 30, 2024
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
(In thousands)
Federal National Mortgage Association
$
95,338
$
1
$
(16,822
)
$
78,517
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
50,060
78
(8,252
)
41,886
Government National Mortgage Association
273
—
(3
)
270
Subordinated Debt
7,750
—
(1,488
)
6,262
CMO
2,423
—
(222
)
2,201
Foreign Government Bonds
300
—
—
300
Total
$
156,144
$
79
$
(26,787
)
$
129,436
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The following table presents the maturity distribution and weighted average yields of our investment securities portfolio on a contractual maturity basis at December 31, 2024:
December 31, 2024
Held to Maturity
Amortized
Cost
Fair Value
Weighted
Average
Yield
(In thousands)
Due within one year
$
—
$
—
Due after one year through five years
200
200
4.40
%
Due after five years through ten years
7,750
7,143
3.10
%
Due after ten years
—
—
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
Issued by FNMA and FHLMC
138,406
112,976
1.66
%
Issued by GNMA
249
251
4.87
%
CMO
2,206
2,029
2.50
%
Total
$
148,811
$
122,599
For additional information regarding our investment securities portfolio, see Note 4 to the Notes to Financial Statements.
Deposit Accounts . Deposits are primarily attracted from within our market area through the offering of a broad selection of deposit instruments, including noninterest-bearing demand deposits (such as checking accounts), interest-bearing demand accounts (such as NOW accounts), savings accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit. At December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, we held $30.0 million and $22.2 million, respectively, of accounts from a variety of local municipal relationships. At December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, we had no brokered deposits.
We also offer a variety of deposit accounts designed for the businesses operating in our market area. Our business banking deposit products include a business checking account designed for small businesses, savings and money market accounts. We offer bill payment services through our online banking system.
Deposit account terms vary according to the minimum balance required, the time period the funds must remain on deposit and the interest rate, among other factors. In determining the terms of our deposit accounts, we consider the rates offered by our competition, the rates on borrowings, our liquidity needs, profitability to us, and customer preferences and concerns. We generally review our deposit mix and pricing weekly. Our deposit pricing strategy has generally been to offer competitive rates on all types of deposit products, and to periodically offer special rates to attract deposits of a specific type or term.
The following table sets forth the distribution of total deposits by account type at the dates indicated.
December 31, 2024
June 30, 2024
Amount
Percent
Average
Rate
Amount
Percent
Average
Rate
(In thousands)
Non-interest-bearing demand
deposits
$
94,977
11.53
%
—
%
$
108,026
13.39
%
—
%
Interest-bearing demand deposits
298,811
36.26
1.87
252,880
31.33
1.13
Savings and club accounts
153,952
18.68
0.06
173,375
21.48
0.07
Time deposits
276,341
33.53
3.79
272,819
33.80
3.81
Total
$
824,081
100.00
%
$
807,100
100.00
%
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As of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the aggregate amount of uninsured deposits (deposits in amounts greater than $250,000, which is the maximum amount for federal deposit insurance), was $128.3 million and $109.7 million, respectively. In addition, as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the aggregate amount of all our uninsured certificates of deposit was $25.4 million and $21.9 million, respectively. We have no deposits that are uninsured for any reason other than being in excess of the maximum amount for federal deposit insurance. The following table sets forth the maturity of the uninsured certificates of deposit as of the dates indicated.
December 31, 2024
June 30, 2024
(In thousands)
Maturity Period:
Three months or less
$
12,227
$
4,050
Over three through six months
7,285
5,733
Over six through twelve months
796
8,813
Over twelve months
5,059
3,351
Total
$
25,367
$
21,947
Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
General. Net income decreased $586,000 to $1.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from net income of $1.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2024 included $791,000 of net accretion income related to fair value adjustments resulting from the Merger. Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2023 included $32,000 of merger-related costs, offset by $1.4 million of net accretion income related to fair value adjustments.
Interest Income. Interest income decreased $741,000, or 6.0%, to $11.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from $12.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 due to a 26 basis point decrease in the yield on interest-earning assets and a $7.3 million decrease in the average balance of interest-earning assets. The decrease resulted from a $727,000, or 58.3%, decrease in interest income on interest bearing deposits at other banks due to lower average yields and balances and a $266,000 decrease in interest income on securities, partially offset by a $252,000 increase in interest on loans driven by an increase in volume, offset by a decrease in the average yield. The decrease in interest income on securities was due to a $48.2 million decrease in the average balance of securities resulting primarily from the sale of $35.4 million of lower-yielding securities in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 as part of a balance sheet repositioning and a 16 basis point decrease in the yield.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $1.0 million or 31.8%, to $4.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from $3.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 due to a $984,000 increase in interest expense on deposits, and a $55,000 increase in interest expense on borrowings. Interest expense on interest-bearing demand deposits increased $908,000 due to an increase of $89.3 million, or 46.0%, in the average balance and an increase of 106 basis points in the cost of interest-bearing deposits to 1.75% for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from 0.69% for the three months ended December 31, 2023 as the Bank raised rates on certain interest-bearing deposit products in an effort to remain competitive in the market area. Interest expense on certificates of deposit increased $96,000 as the average rate on certificates of deposit increased 10 basis points to 3.96% for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from 3.86% for the three months ended December 31, 2023 due to the highly competitive interest rate environment in our market area. The average balance of certificates of deposit also increased $2.9 million, or 1.1%, to $277.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from $274.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income decreased $1.8 million, or 19.7%, to $7.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from $9.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Net interest rate spread decreased 81 basis points to 2.27% for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from 3.08% for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Net interest margin decreased 68 basis points to 2.88% for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from 3.56% for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Net interest-earning assets decreased $9.9 million, or 3.6%, to $265.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from $275.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in the Bank’s net interest rate spread and net
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interest margin were primarily a result of the cost of interest-bearing liabilities increasing while the yield on interest-earning assets decreased.
Average Balances and Yields
The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. All average balances are daily average balances. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts, and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense. Deferred loan fees totaled $101,000 and $134,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Three Months Ended December 31,
2024
2023
Average
Outstanding
Balance
Interest
Average
Yield/Rate (1)
Average
Outstanding
Balance
Interest
Average
Yield/Rate (1)
(In thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans
$
770,559
$
10,438
5.42
%
$
711,154
$
10,186
5.73
%
Securities
153,515
586
1.53
%
201,719
852
1.69
%
Other
81,215
521
2.57
%
99,737
1,248
5.01
%
Total interest-earning
assets
1,005,289
11,545
4.59
%
1,012,610
12,286
4.85
%
Noninterest-earning assets
47,447
67,661
Total assets
$
1,052,736
$
1,080,271
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings and club accounts
$
154,891
25
0.07
%
$
249,167
45
0.07
%
Interest-bearing demand
accounts
283,412
1,243
1.75
%
194,102
335
0.69
%
Certificates of deposit
277,055
2,743
3.96
%
274,110
2,647
3.86
%
Total interest-bearing
deposits
715,359
4,011
2.24
%
717,379
3,027
1.69
%
Federal Home Loan Bank
advances
24,577
295
4.80
%
—
—
—
Other borrowings
—
—
—
20,011
240
4.80
%
Total interest-bearing
liabilities
739,936
4,306
2.33
%
737,390
3,267
1.77
%
Noninterest-bearing deposits
105,628
132,867
Other noninterest-bearing
liabilities
17,660
18,969
Total liabilities
863,224
889,226
Equity
189,512
191,045
Total liabilities and
equity
$
1,052,736
$
1,080,271
Net interest income
$
7,239
$
9,019
Net interest rate spread
2.27
%
3.08
%
Net interest-earning
assets (2)
$
265,353
$
275,220
Net interest margin (3)
2.88
%
3.56
%
Average interest-earning
assets to interest-
bearing liabilities
135.86
%
137.32
%
(1) Annualized.
(2) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.
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Rate/Volume Analysis
The following tables present the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the periods indicated. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The total column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of these tables, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume. There were no out-of-period items or adjustments required to be excluded from the tables below.
Three Months Ended December 31,
2024 vs. 2023
Increase (Decrease)
Volume
Rate
Total Change
(In thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans
$
851
$
(599
)
$
252
Securities
(204
)
(62
)
(266
)
Other
(232
)
(495
)
(727
)
Total interest-earning assets
415
(1,156
)
(741
)
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings and club accounts
(17
)
(3
)
(20
)
Interest-bearing accounts
155
753
908
Certificates of deposit
28
68
96
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
—
295
295
Other borrowings
(240
)
—
(240
)
Total interest-bearing liabilities
(74
)
1,113
1,039
Change in net interest income
$
489
$
(2,269
)
$
(1,780
)
Provision for Credit Losses. We establish provisions for credit losses, which are charged to operations in order to maintain the allowance for credit losses at a level necessary to absorb credit losses incurred in the loan portfolio that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the balance sheet date. In determining the level of the allowance for credit losses, we consider, among other things, loss experience, evaluations of real estate collateral, current and reasonably supportable economic conditions, volume and type of lending, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay a loan and the levels of delinquent loans. The amount of the allowance is based on estimates and the ultimate losses may vary from such estimates as more information becomes available or conditions change. We assess the allowance for credit losses and make provisions for credit losses on a monthly basis.
The Bank recorded a provision for credit losses of $12,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 as compared to a recovery of $107,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The Bank had no charge-offs for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and no non-performing loans at December 31, 2024 compared to no charge-offs for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and $145,000 of non-performing loans at December 31, 2023. The Bank’s allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans was 0.65% at December 31, 2024 compared to 0.74% at December 31, 2023.
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Noninterest Income. Noninterest income was as follows:
Three Months Ended December 31,
Change
2024
2023
Amount
Percent
(In thousands)
Service charges and fees on deposit
$
256
$
212
$
44
20.8
%
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-
owned life insurance
264
233
31
13.3
%
Fees and service charges on loans
37
6
31
516.7
%
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities
3
5
(2
)
(40.0
)%
Realized loss on sale of securities
—
31
(31
)
(100.0
)%
Gain on sale of loans
28
—
28
100.0
%
Other
39
(122
)
161
(132.0
)%
Total noninterest income
$
627
$
365
$
262
71.8
%
Noninterest income increased $262,000, or 71.8%, to $627,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from $365,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, primarily as a result of an increase of $161,000 in other noninterest income, an increase of $44,000 in service charges and fees and an increase of $31,000 in the cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance, resulting from an increase in the average balance of the underlying assets.
Noninterest Expense . Noninterest expense was as follows:
Three Months Ended December 31,
Change
2024
2023
Amount
Percent
(In thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits
$
3,366
$
3,875
$
(509
)
(13.1
)%
Occupancy
492
665
(173
)
(26.0
)%
Furniture and equipment
285
228
57
25.0
%
Data processing
461
634
(173
)
(27.3
)%
Advertising
85
72
13
18.1
%
Federal deposit insurance premiums
120
145
(25
)
(17.2
)%
Directors fees
101
97
4
4.1
%
Professional fees
467
564
(97
)
(17.2
)%
Insurance
159
108
51
47.2
%
Telephone, postage and supplies
191
97
94
96.9
%
Other expenses
782
991
(209
)
(21.1
)%
Total noninterest expense
$
6,509
$
7,476
$
(967
)
(12.9
)%
Noninterest expense decreased $967,000, or 12.9%, to $6.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 from $7.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, primarily as a result of a $509,000, or 13.1%, decrease in salaries and employee benefits and a $173,000, or 27.3%, decrease in data processing expense.
Income Tax Expense. The provision for income taxes was $324,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to an expense of $408,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The Bank’s effective tax rate was 24.1% for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to 20.2% for the three months ended December 31, 2023.
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
General. Net income increased $11.3 million, or 126.9%, to $2.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from a net loss of $8.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023. Net income for the six months ended December 31, 2024 included $1.8 million of net accretion income related to fair value adjustments resulting from the Merger. Net income for the six months ended December 31, 2023 included a $5.4 million charitable contribution and $3.9 million of merger-related costs, offset by $1.6 million of net accretion income related to fair value adjustments.
Interest Income. Interest income increased $5.2 million, or 29.1%, to $23.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from $17.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023 due to a $144.9 million increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets and a 43 basis point increase in the yield on interest-earning assets. The increase resulted from a $6.8 million, or 48.7%, increase in interest income on loans due to the increased size of the loan portfolio as a result of the Merger as well as a higher average yield on the loan portfolio due to higher market rates and increased proportion of higher-yielding commercial real estate loans. The increase in interest on loans was offset by a $463,000 decrease in interest income on securities, and a $1.1 million decrease in interest income from other interest-earning assets due to a lower average yield and lower average balance. The decrease in interest income on securities was primarily due to a $48.5 million decrease in the average balance of securities resulting primarily from the sale of $35.4 million of lower-yielding securities in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 as part of a balance sheet repositioning.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $3.5 million, or 75.3%, to $8.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from $4.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to a $3.5 million increase in interest expense on deposits. Interest expense on interest-bearing demand deposits increased $1.8 million due to an increase of $111.1 million in the average balance and an increase of 110 basis points in the cost of interest-bearing deposits to 1.56% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from 0.46% for the six months ended December 31, 2023. Interest expense on certificates of deposit increased $1.8 million as the average rate on certificates of deposit increased 66 basis points to 3.97% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from 3.31% for the six months ended December 31, 2023 due to the highly competitive interest rate environment in our market area. The average balance of certificates of deposit also increased $51.5 million, or 22.8%, to $277.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from $225.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $1.7 million, or 12.7%, to $14.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from $13.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023. Net interest rate spread decreased 30 basis points to 2.39% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from 2.69% for the six months ended December 31, 2023. Net interest margin decreased 12 basis points to 2.98% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from 3.10% for the six months ended December 31, 2023. Net interest-earning assets increased $35.9 million, or 15.7%, to $263.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from $228.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023. The decreases in the Bank’s net interest rate spread and net interest margin were primarily a result of the cost of interest-bearing liabilities increasing at a higher rate than the yield on interest-earning assets.
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Average Balances and Yields
The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. All average balances are daily average balances. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts, and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense. Deferred loan fees totaled $168,000 and $250,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Six Months Ended December 31,
2024
2023
Average
Outstanding
Balance
Interest
Average
Yield/Rate (1)
Average
Outstanding
Balance
Interest
Average
Yield/Rate (1)
(In thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans
$
759,697
$
20,724
5.46
%
$
558,385
$
13,941
4.99
%
Securities
155,314
1,247
1.61
%
203,793
1,710
1.68
%
Other
80,258
1,041
2.59
%
88,234
2,178
4.94
%
Total interest-earning
assets
995,269
23,012
4.62
%
850,412
17,829
4.19
%
Noninterest-earning assets
49,726
62,707
Total assets
$
1,044,995
$
913,119
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings and club accounts
$
157,777
48
0.06
%
$
209,493
69
0.07
%
Interest-bearing demand
accounts
278,324
2,168
1.56
%
167,221
382
0.46
%
Certificates of deposit
276,995
5,504
3.97
%
225,529
3,734
3.31
%
Total interest-bearing
deposits
713,095
7,720
2.17
%
602,243
4,185
1.39
%
Federal Home Loan Bank
advances
18,310
459
5.01
%
5
—
—
Other borrowings
—
—
—
20,153
480
4.76
%
Total interest-bearing
liabilities
731,405
8,179
2.24
%
622,402
4,665
1.50
%
Noninterest-bearing deposits
105,038
106,154
Other noninterest-bearing
liabilities
14,997
17,479
Total liabilities
851,440
746,035
Equity
193,555
167,084
Total liabilities and
equity
$
1,044,995
$
913,119
Net interest income
$
14,833
$
13,164
Net interest rate spread
2.39
%
2.69
%
Net interest-earning
assets (2)
$
263,864
$
228,010
Net interest margin (3)
2.98
%
3.10
%
Average interest-earning
assets to interest-
bearing liabilities
136.08
%
136.63
%
(1) Annualized.
(2) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.
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Rate/Volume Analysis
The following tables present the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the periods indicated. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The total column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of these tables, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume. There were no out-of-period items or adjustments required to be excluded from the tables below.
Six Months Ended December 31,
2024 vs. 2023
Increase (Decrease)
Volume
Rate
Total Change
(In thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans
$
5,026
$
1,757
$
6,783
Securities
(407
)
(56
)
(463
)
Other
(197
)
(940
)
(1,137
)
Total interest-earning assets
4,422
761
5,183
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings and club accounts
(17
)
(4
)
(21
)
Interest-bearing accounts
254
1,532
1,786
Certificates of deposit
852
918
1,770
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
—
459
459
Other borrowings
(480
)
—
(480
)
Total interest-bearing liabilities
609
2,905
3,514
Change in net interest income
$
3,813
$
(2,144
)
$
1,669
Provision for Credit Losses. The Bank recorded a recovery for credit losses of $142,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024 as compared to a provision for credit losses of $4.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023. The recovery reflects updates made to model assumptions in the calculation of the Bank's allowance for credit losses. The Bank had no charge-offs during the six months ended December 31, 2024 and no non-performing loans at December 31, 2024 compared to no charge-offs for the six months ended December 31, 2023 and $145,000 of non-performing loans at December 31, 2023. The Bank’s allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans was 0.65% at December 31, 2024 compared to 0.74% at December 31, 2023.
Noninterest Income. Noninterest income was as follows:
Six Months Ended December 31,
Change
2024
2023
Amount
Percent
(In thousands)
Service charges and fees on deposit
$
552
$
383
$
169
44.1
%
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-
owned life insurance
524
408
116
28.4
%
Fees and service charges on loans
93
11
82
745.5
%
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities
5
2
3
150.0
%
Realized loss on sale of securities
—
14
(14
)
(100.0
)%
Gain on sale of loans
51
—
51
100.0
%
Other
54
60
(6
)
(10.0
)%
Total noninterest income
$
1,279
$
878
$
401
45.7
%
Noninterest income increased $401,000, or 45.7%, to $1.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from $878,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, primarily as a result of an increase of $169,000
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in service charges and fees driven by $101,000 in prepayment fees on commercial loans, and an increase of $116,000 in the cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance resulting from an increase in the average balance of the underlying assets, for the six months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the six months ended December 31, 2023.
Noninterest Expense . Noninterest expense was as follows:
Six Months Ended December 31,
Change
2024
2023
Amount
Percent
(In thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits
$
6,606
$
8,419
$
(1,813
)
(21.5
)%
Occupancy
1,124
902
222
24.6
%
Furniture and equipment
578
389
189
48.6
%
Data processing
1,089
1,441
(352
)
(24.4
)%
Advertising
167
129
38
29.5
%
Federal deposit insurance premiums
240
228
12
5.3
%
Directors fees
194
185
9
4.9
%
Professional fees
956
1,418
(462
)
(32.6
)%
Insurance
318
224
94
42.0
%
Telephone, postage and supplies
372
181
191
105.5
%
Other expenses
1,535
6,897
(5,362
)
(77.7
)%
Total noninterest expense
$
13,179
$
20,413
$
(7,234
)
(35.4
)%
Noninterest expense decreased $7.2 million, or 35.4%, to $13.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from $20.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023, primarily as a result of a $5.4 million decrease in other expenses due to the $5.4 million charitable contribution made during the six months ended December 31, 2023, a $1.8 million, or 21.5%, decrease in salaries and employee benefits resulting from one-time change in control payments incurred during the six months ended December 31, 2023 and a $352,000 decrease in data processing expense due to a $414,000 early termination fee incurred during the six months ended December 31, 2023, all related to the Merger.
Income Tax Expense. The provision for income taxes was $687,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to a benefit of $1.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023. The Bank’s effective tax rate was 22.3% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 compared to 14.7% for the six months ended December 31, 2023.
Market Risk
General . Our most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk because, as a financial institution, the majority of our assets and liabilities are sensitive to changes in interest rates. Therefore, a principal part of our operations is to manage interest rate risk and limit the exposure of our financial condition and results of operations to changes in market interest rates. Our ALCO/Investment Committee, which consists of members of management, is responsible for evaluating the interest rate risk inherent in our assets and liabilities, for determining the level of risk that is appropriate, given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the policy and guidelines approved by our Board of Directors. We currently utilize a third-party modeling program, prepared on a quarterly basis, to evaluate our sensitivity to changing interest rates.
We have sought to manage our interest rate risk in order to minimize the exposure of our earnings and capital to changes in interest rates. We have implemented the following strategies to manage our interest rate risk:
• growing transaction deposit accounts;
• rebalancing our loan portfolio to include higher-yielding, shorter-term commercial real estate loans;
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• utilizing our investment securities portfolio as part of our balance sheet asset and liability and interest rate risk management strategy to reduce the impact of movements in interest rates on net interest income and economic value of equity; and
• continuing to price our one-to-four family residential real estate loan products in a way that encourages borrowers to select our adjustable-rate loans as opposed to longer-term, fixed-rate loans.
By following these strategies, we believe that we are better positioned to react to changes in market interest rates.
We generally do not engage in hedging activities, such as engaging in futures or options, or investing in high-risk mortgage derivatives, such as collateralized mortgage obligation residual interests, real estate mortgage investment conduit residual interests or stripped mortgage-backed securities.
Economic Value of Equity . We compute amounts by which the net present value of our cash flow from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items (economic value of equity “EVE”) would change in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. We measure potential change in our EVE through the use of a financial model. This model uses a discounted cash flow analysis and an option-based pricing approach to measure the interest rate sensitivity of net portfolio value. A basis point equals one-hundredth of one percent, and 100 basis points equals one percent. An increase in interest rates from 3% to 4% would mean, for example, a 100-basis point increase in the “Basis Point Change in Interest Rates” column below.
The table below sets forth, as of December 31, 2024, the calculation of the estimated changes in our EVE that would result from the designated immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve.
At December 31, 2024
Change in Interest Rates
Estimated Increase (Decrease) in EVE
(basis points) (1)
Estimated EVE (2)
Amount
Percent
(In thousands)
+200
$
153,595
$
(38,639
)
(20.10
)%
+100
177,248
(14,986
)
(7.80
)%
—
192,234
—
—
-100
202,714
10,480
5.45
%
-200
208,914
16,680
8.68
%
-300
211,559
19,325
10.05
%
-400
211,353
19,119
9.95
%
(1) Assumes an immediate uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
(2) EVE is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts.
The table above indicates that at December 31, 2024, in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in interest rates, we would experience a 20.10% decrease in EVE, and in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would experience a 8.68% increase in EVE.
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Change in Net Interest Income . The following table sets forth, at December 31, 2024, the calculation of the estimated changes in our net interest income (“NII”) that would result from the designated immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve.
At December 31, 2024
Change in Interest
Rates (basis
points) (1)
Net Interest
Income Year 1
Forecast
Year 1
Change
From Level
Net Interest
Income Year 2
Forecast
Year 2
Change
From Level
(In thousands)
+200
$
28,987
$
(2,537
)
$
34,011
$
(1,080
)
+100
31,857
333
36,386
1,294
—
31,524
—
35,091
—
-100
30,413
(1,112
)
32,148
(2,944
)
-200
29,050
(2,474
)
28,662
(6,430
)
-300
27,375
(4,149
)
24,619
(10,472
)
-400
25,366
(6,158
)
20,034
(15,058
)
The table above indicates that at December 31, 2024, we would have experienced an 8.05% decrease in NII in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in market interest rates and an 7.85% decrease in NII in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in market interest rates.
Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in the above interest rate risk measurements. Modeling changes require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. The above table assumes that the composition of our interest sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the date indicated remains constant uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although the table provides an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our NPV and will differ from actual results.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity is the ability to fund assets and meet obligations as they come due. Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, and repayments from investment securities. In addition, we have the ability to borrow in the wholesale markets or from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. Our Asset/Liability Management Committee is responsible for establishing and monitoring our liquidity targets and strategies in order to ensure that sufficient liquidity exists for meeting the borrowing needs and deposit withdrawals of our customers as well as unanticipated contingencies. We seek to maintain a ratio of liquid assets (including cash and federal funds sold) as a percentage of total deposits ranging between 4% and 30%. At December 31, 2024, this ratio was 6.5% We believe that we have sufficient sources of liquidity to satisfy our short- and long-term liquidity needs as of December 31, 2024.
We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of:
(i) expected loan demand;
(ii) expected deposit flows;
(iii) yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities; and
(iv) the objectives of our asset/liability management program.
Excess cash is invested generally in interest-earning deposits and short- and intermediate-term securities.
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Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents. The levels of these assets depend on our operating, financing and investing activities during any given period. At December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents totaled $53.4 million.
At December 31, 2024, we had $58.6 million in outstanding loan commitments and $36.5 million of unused lines of credit. Certificates of deposit due within one year of December 31, 2024 totaled $250.3 million, or 30.4%, of total deposits. If these deposits do not remain with us, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including loan sales, other deposit products, including replacement certificates of deposit, brokered deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase (repurchase agreements) or advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and other borrowing sources. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on the certificates of deposit due on or after December 31, 2025. We believe, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of such deposits will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.
Our cash flows are derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities as reported in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows included in our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Our primary investing activities are originating and purchasing loans and purchasing mortgage-backed securities. During the six months ended December 31, 2024, we originated $61.3 million of loans and purchased $25.2 million. We had no purchases of securities classified as held-to-maturity during the six months ended December 31, 2024.
Financing activities consist primarily of activity in deposit accounts, borrowings and repurchases of common stock. Deposits increased $17.0 million, or 2.1%, to $824.1 million at December 31, 2024 from $807.1 million at June 30, 2024 due primarily to increases in interest-bearing checking accounts that were offset by decreases in non-maturity savings accounts due in part to the Bank having raised rates on certain interest-bearing deposit products in an effort to remain competitive in the market area.
We had outstanding borrowings of $30.0 million as of December 31, 2024. At June 30, 2024, there were no outstanding borrowings. We repurchased $3.9 million of our common stock in the six-month period ended December 31, 2024.
Somerset Regal Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements, including a risk-based capital measure. The risk-based capital guidelines include both a definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet items to broad risk categories. At December 31, 2024, Somerset Regal Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements. Somerset Regal Bank is considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines. See Note 13 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The net proceeds from the offering significantly increased our capital resources. Our financial condition and results of operations were enhanced by the net proceeds from the offering, resulting in increased net interest-earning assets and net interest income. However, due to the increase in equity resulting from the net proceeds raised in the offering, our return on equity was adversely affected following the offering until such excess funds can be deployed.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For a discussion of the impact of recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices
Our consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). GAAP generally requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without consideration for changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of our operations. Unlike
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industrial companies, our assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature. As a result, changes in market interest rates have a greater impact on our performance than the effects of inflation.
Ite m 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
For information regarding material risk, see “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation—Market Risk.”
Ite m 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Management is responsible for the disclosure controls and procedures of the Company. Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods required by the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be so disclosed by an issuer is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2024.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f)) during the quarter ended December 31, 2024 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II—OTHE R INFORMATION
Ite m 1. Legal Proceedings.
Periodically, there have been various claims and lawsuits against us, such as claims to enforce liens, condemnation proceedings on properties in which we hold security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans and other issues incident to our business. We are not a party to any pending legal proceedings that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Ite m 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes in risk factors applicable to the Company from those disclosed in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Ite m 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
The Company did not have any unregistered sales of equity securities during the three months ended December 31, 2024. The table below summarizes the number of shares of the Company’s common stock that were repurchased during the three months ended December 31, 2024.
Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased
(1)
Average
Price Paid
per Share
Total
Shares
Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced
Program
(1)
Maximum
Number of
Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the
Program
(1)
October 1 - October 31, 2024
127,262
$
11.12
127,262
757,243
November 1 - November 30, 2024
88,471
11.08
88,471
668,772
December 1 - December 31, 2024
65,036
11.87
65,036
603,736
Three months ended December 31, 2024
280,769
$
11.33
280,769
(1) On September 20, 2024, the Company adopted a program to repurchase up to 950,793 shares of its common stock, which is approximately 10% of its outstanding common stock. Shares may be repurchased in open market or private transactions, through block trades or pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The timing and amount of any repurchases will depend on a number of factors, including the availability of stock, general market conditions, the trading price of the stock, alternative uses for capital, and the Company’s financial performance. Open market purchases will be made in accordance with Rule 10b-18 of the Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements. The Company is not obligated to repurchase any particular number of shares or any shares in any specific time period. The program will expire on September 19, 2025.
Ite m 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable
Ite m 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable
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Ite m 5. Other Information.
Securities Trading Plans of Directors and Executive Officers
During the three months ended December 31, 2024 , none of our directors or executive officers adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of the Corporation's securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.
Ite m 6. Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number
Description
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of SR Bancorp, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1/A (File No. 333-270489) as filed on July 10, 2023)
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of SR Bancorp, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 001-41808) filed on September 28, 2023)
31.1*
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1*
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2*
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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* Filed herewith.
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SIG NATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SR Bancorp, Inc.
Date: February 14, 2025
By:
/s/ William P. Taylor
William P. Taylor
Chief Executive Officer
Date: February 14, 2025
By:
/s/ Harris M. Faqueri
Harris M. Faqueri
Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
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