Exhibit 99.1
May 29, 2024
Dear Shareholder:
Our goal is to be a trusted financial partner contributing to the vitality and growth of our areas, ensuring our customers feel supported in their financial journeys and community endeavors. Toward that end, we are pleased to report that as of March 31, 2024, your Company had total assets of $1.10 billion, an increase of $51 million from the previous year. This is supported by a $39 million growth in core deposits. Our impact on the economies of the communities we serve goes beyond the assets that are recorded on our balance sheet. Uwharrie Capital Corp manages an additional $1 billion in off-balance sheet assets through Uwharrie Investment Advisors and Uwharrie Bank Mortgage.
Our loans grew $97 million year-over-year, a 19% growth funded through the expansion of deposits and liquidity reserves. We have accomplished this growth without compromising credit quality. Our strategy is not just about loan and deposit volume. Our focus is on building relationships with the families and businesses that make up our communities.
Net income for the first three months of 2024 was $2.4 million, compared to $2.0 million for the same three-month period in 2023. This equates to $2.2 million in net income available to common shareholders, or $0.31 per share, compared to $1.8 million in net income available to common shareholders, or $0.25 per share, that we reported in 2023 for the same period. This is an annualized return on shareholders’ equity of 18.96%. The key driver of the improvement in earnings year-over-year is directly attributable to the increase in net interest margin and a growth in customer relationships. This growth has continued into 2024, underscoring our strategic focus on deepening customer relationships and effectively managing our balance sheet.
As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. We invite you to join the festivities at our branch events and to follow our journey on social media. We hope that you will continue to refer your family and friends to become customers and shareholders with you. Together we can continue to build on the success of the last 40 years and continue to thrive going forward. We deeply value your support as we remain committed to making a meaningful difference…earning a good return on your investment while improving our community.
Sincerely,
UWHARRIE CAPITAL CORP
/s/ Roger L. Dick
President and Chief Executive Officer
This Report may contain, among other things, certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, (i) statements regarding certain of the Company's goals and expectations with respect to earnings, income per share, revenue, expenses and the growth rate in such items, as well as other measures of economic performance, including statements relating to estimates of credit quality trends, and (ii) statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “projects,” “outlook,” or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current belief and expectations of the Company‘s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond the Company’s control).
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Uwharrie Capital Corp and Subsidiaries | | | | | | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | March 31, | |
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
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Assets | | | | | | |
Cash and due from banks | | $ | 11,446 | | | $ | 7,339 | |
Interest-earning deposits with banks | | | 51,203 | | | | 110,039 | |
Securities available for sale | | | 338,447 | | | | 331,154 | |
Securities held to maturity, net (fair value $25,583 and $26,596, respectively) | | | 28,430 | | | | 29,227 | |
Less: allowance for credit losses on securities held to maturity | | | (66 | ) | | | (63 | ) |
Equity security, at fair value | | | 343 | | | | 326 | |
Loans held for sale | | | 5,299 | | | | 4,089 | |
Loans held for investment | | | 613,808 | | | | 516,394 | |
Less: allowance for credit losses on loans | | | 5,523 | | | | 4,596 | |
Net loans held for investment | | | 608,285 | | | | 511,798 | |
Premises and equipment, net | | | 14,894 | | | | 14,544 | |
Interest receivable | | | 4,765 | | | | 3,837 | |
Restricted stock | | | 1,709 | | | | 1,468 | |
Bank-owned life insurance | | | 7,828 | | | | 7,686 | |
Deferred income tax benefit | | | 9,034 | | | | 9,928 | |
Loan servicing assets | | | 4,180 | | | | 4,746 | |
Other assets | | | 10,869 | | | | 9,294 | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,096,666 | | | $ | 1,045,412 | |
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Liabilities | | | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | | | |
Demand, noninterest-bearing | | $ | 284,856 | | | $ | 279,097 | |
Interest checking and money market accounts | | | 407,211 | | | | 457,121 | |
Savings accounts | | | 100,093 | | | | 101,625 | |
Time deposits, $250,000 and over | | | 86,047 | | | | 54,133 | |
Other time deposits | | | 121,616 | | | | 68,822 | |
Total deposits | | | 999,823 | | | | 960,798 | |
Short-term borrowed funds | | | 6,290 | | | | 982 | |
Long-term debt | | | 29,123 | | | | 29,376 | |
Other liabilities | | | 11,027 | | | | 12,413 | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,046,263 | | | | 1,003,569 | |
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Shareholders' Equity | | | | | | |
Common stock, $1.25 par value: 20,000,000 shares authorized; | | | | | | |
issued and outstanding or in process of issuance | | | | | | |
7,103,003 and 7,075,125 shares, respectively. | | | | | | |
Book value per share $5.60 in 2024 and $4.32 in 2023 (1) | | | 8,879 | | | | 8,844 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 12,735 | | | | 12,633 | |
Undivided profits | | | 44,347 | | | | 36,930 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (26,213 | ) | | | (27,219 | ) |
Total Uwharrie Capital Corp shareholders' equity | | | 39,748 | | | | 31,188 | |
Noncontrolling interest | | | 10,655 | | | | 10,655 | |
Total shareholders' equity | | | 50,403 | | | | 41,843 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 1,096,666 | | | $ | 1,045,412 | |
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(1) Net income per share, book value per share and weighted average shares outstanding have been adjusted to reflect the 2.0% stock dividend in 2023. | | | | |
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Uwharrie Capital Corp and Subsidiaries | | | | | | |
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
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Interest Income | | | | | | |
Interest and fees on loans | | $ | 8,794 | | | $ | 6,367 | |
Interest on investment securities | | | 3,238 | | | | 2,867 | |
Interest-earning deposits with banks and federal funds sold | | | 626 | | | | 1,070 | |
Total interest income | | | 12,658 | | | | 10,304 | |
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Interest Expense | | | | | | |
Interest paid on deposits | | | 3,729 | | | | 2,116 | |
Interest paid on borrowed funds | | | 391 | | | | 343 | |
Total interest expense | | | 4,120 | | | | 2,459 | |
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Net Interest Income | | | 8,538 | | | | 7,845 | |
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses | | | (30 | ) | | | 277 | |
Net interest income after provision for (recovery of) credit losses | | | 8,568 | | | | 7,568 | |
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Noninterest Income | | | | | | |
Service charges on deposit accounts | | | 268 | | | | 249 | |
Interchange and card transaction fees | | | 288 | | | | 304 | |
Other service fees and commissions | | | 931 | | | | 889 | |
Loss on sale/call of securities | | | (148 | ) | | | (51 | ) |
Realized/unrealized gain on equity securities | | | 41 | | | | 34 | |
Income from mortgage banking | | | 834 | | | | 694 | |
Other income (loss) | | | 115 | | | | (137 | ) |
Total noninterest income | | | 2,329 | | | | 1,982 | |
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Noninterest Expense | | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | | 5,214 | | | | 4,744 | |
Occupancy expense | | | 425 | | | | 453 | |
Equipment expense | | | 207 | | | | 188 | |
Data processing | | | 230 | | | | 204 | |
Loan costs | | | 33 | | | | 100 | |
Professional fees and services | | | 264 | | | | 258 | |
Marketing and donations | | | 366 | | | | 382 | |
Software amortization and maintenance | | | 330 | | | | 307 | |
Other operating expenses | | | 813 | | | | 489 | |
Total noninterest expense | | | 7,882 | | | | 7,125 | |
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Income before income taxes | | | 3,015 | | | | 2,425 | |
Provision for income taxes | | | 632 | | | | 471 | |
Net Income | | $ | 2,383 | | | $ | 1,954 | |
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Consolidated net income | | $ | 2,383 | | | $ | 1,954 | |
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | | | (141 | ) | | | (139 | ) |
Net income attributable to Uwharrie Capital Corp and common shareholders | | $ | 2,242 | | | $ | 1,815 | |
Net Income Per Common Share (1) | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.31 | | | $ | 0.25 | |
Assuming dilution | | $ | 0.31 | | | $ | 0.25 | |
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (1) | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 7,122,475 | | | | 7,216,628 | |
Assuming dilution | | | 7,122,475 | | | | 7,216,628 | |