The following is a summary of the Civista Bancshares, Inc. (CIVB) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Civista Bancshares reported a net income of $8.4 million for Q3 2024, an increase from the previous quarter but a decline from the same quarter last year.

• Net interest income rose to $29.2 million, marking a $1.5 million increase over the previous quarter.

• The net interest margin expanded by seven basis points to 3.16% from the previous quarter.

• Non-interest income for Q3 was impacted by reduced lease revenue and residual fees, falling by 8.1% from the previous quarter but increasing by 19.2% year-over-year.

Business Progress:

• The bank is transitioning from a relationship with a tax refund processor, resulting in financial adjustments, including new approaches to overdraft processing and non-interest-bearing funding.

• Achieved reduced loan-to-deposit ratio to 95% through disciplined loan/lease pricing and successful deposit initiatives.

• Introduced several successful deposit initiatives, including the State of Ohio's Homebuyer Plus program.

• Closure of the Perry Street branch planned as a cost-saving measure, alongside ongoing technology investments and systems conversions.

Opportunities:

• Civista's deposit initiatives like the Homebuyer Plus program, positioning as a low-cost deposit franchise, and ability to attract and retain customer deposits even amidst competitive pressure.

• The plan to replace high-cost brokered CDs with lower-cost options presents an opportunity to further improve net interest margin.

Risks:

• Greater reliance on wholesale funding due to slow deposit growth may pressure net interest margins if not managed effectively.

• Potential risks from fluctuations in interest rates affecting loan repayments and funding costs.

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