EX-99.1 2 q42022-earningsreleasexex9.htm EX-99.1 Document

Exhibit 99.1
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Meridian Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2022 Results and Announces an Increase in the Quarterly Dividend to $0.25 per Common Share.
MALVERN, PA., January 30, 2023 — Meridian Corporation (Nasdaq: MRBK) today reported:
Net income of $21.8 million and diluted earnings per share of $3.58 for the year ended December 31, 2022, and net income of $4.6 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.77 for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.
Return on average assets and return on average equity for the year ended December 31, 2022 were 1.18% and 13.87%, respectively; while the return on average assets and return on average equity for the fourth quarter of 2022 were 0.92% and 11.91%, respectively.
Net interest margin was 3.98% for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 3.93% for the fourth quarter of 2022.
Total assets at December 31, 2022 were $2.1 billion, compared to $1.9 billion at September 30, 2022 and $1.7 billion at December 31, 2021.
Fourth quarter commercial loan growth, excluding Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans, was $61.3 million, or 17.6% annualized; residential and home equity loans increased by $70.1 million.
Fourth quarter deposit growth was $38.9 million with an $11.6 million increase in non-interest bearing deposits.
Non-interest income of $41.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, and $8.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Non-interest expenses of $81.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, and $20.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
The Company repurchased 123,441 shares of its common stock at an average price of $30.82 per share during the fourth quarter.
On January 26, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share, payable February 21, 2023 to shareholders of record as of February 14, 2023.

Christopher J. Annas, Chairman and CEO commented “Meridian’s fourth quarter revenue of $35.8 million generated earnings of $4.6 million, or $0.77 per diluted share. The bank fundamentals were very strong, with net interest margin of 3.93% and quarterly loan growth of 8%. Loan demand has been consistent within our customer base, and we also won a number of relationships from competitors. Reduced income from our ancillary businesses, mortgage (down 46%) and SBA (down 47%) hurt bottom line results."

"On an annual basis, we fared well in a tumultuous year. Loans grew 26%, led by commercial real estate and commercial/industrial. We also generated adjustable rate mortgages for the portfolio, in shorter maturity buckets. I’m very pleased with a 3.98% net interest margin for the year. The change from a flush deposit environment to rapid rate increases and deposit outflows has been a challenge. Credit quality is good, and we experienced some non-performing loan payoffs. Our branch lite and customer self-service model helps control expenses."

"Our mortgage segment experienced a 67% decline in revenue year-over-year, resulting from the rate increases and a lack of homes for sale. The low inventory has plagued the business for the last two years and is only now showing signs of subsiding. We made dramatic cuts in expense throughout the year but still ended with a $2.6 million pretax loss, our first negative year. We are monitoring applications daily and are ready to cut further if sales don’t improve."

"The SBA business was impacted by rates, as gain on sale margins reduced and transactions slowed. We have added some new lenders and expect economic conditions to be ripe for more opportunities."

Mr. Annas added, "The Meridian team managed through a difficult year with the historic rate rise and other economic factors. Ironically, this year helped to illuminate the basic loan/deposit bank operations that are the engine of MRBK. Recognizing this, we will continue to grow organically, while seeking revenue diversification to make Meridian resilient against varied economic conditions."







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Select Condensed Financial Information
As of or for the quarter ended (Unaudited)
December 31,
2022
September 30,
2022
June 30,
2022
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Income:
Net income
$4,557 $5,798 $5,938 $5,535 $7,719 
Basic earnings per common share0.80 0.99 0.99 0.92 1.29 
Diluted earnings per common share0.77 0.96 0.96 0.88 1.24 
Net interest income
18,518 18,026 17,551 16,035 16,322 
Balance Sheet:
Total assets$2,062,228 $1,921,924 $1,853,019 $1,831,589 $1,713,443 
Loans, net of fees and costs
1,743,682 1,610,349 1,518,893 1,431,906 1,386,457 
Total deposits1,712,479 1,673,553 1,568,014 1,564,851 1,446,413 
Non-interest bearing deposits301,727 290,169 291,925 291,379 274,528 
Stockholders' equity
153,280 151,161 156,087 157,684 165,360 
Balance Sheet (Average Balances):
Total assets$1,962,915 $1,868,194 $1,811,335 $1,752,643 $1,755,263 
Total interest earning assets1,877,967 1,791,255 1,736,547 1,680,070 1,696,473 
Loans, net of fees and costs
1,674,215 1,565,861 1,484,696 1,415,831 1,383,511 
Total deposits1,698,597 1,597,648 1,567,325 1,504,241 1,409,534 
Non-interest bearing deposits312,297 295,975 296,521 281,123 287,801 
Stockholders' equity
151,791 157,614 158,420 161,939 159,921 
Performance Ratios (Annualized):
Return on average assets
0.92 %1.23 %1.31 %1.28 %1.74 %
Return on average equity
11.91 %14.59 %15.03 %13.86 %19.15 %
Income Statement - Fourth Quarter 2022 Compared to Third Quarter 2022
Net income was $4.6 million, down $1.2 million from $5.8 million for the third quarter. Net interest income increased $486 thousand, or 2.7%, on a tax equivalent basis driven by continued strong loan portfolio growth. Offsetting the increase in net interest income, non-interest income decreased $2.2 million or 21.8%, while non-interest expense decreased $214 thousand, or 1.1%. Detailed explanations of the major categories of income and expense follow below.
Net Interest income
The rate/volume analysis table below analyzes dollar changes in the components of interest income and interest expense as they relate to the change in balances (volume) and the change in interest rates (rate) of tax-equivalent net interest income for the periods indicated and allocated by rate and volume. Changes in interest income and/or expense attributable to both volume and rate have been allocated proportionately based on the relationship of the absolute dollar amount of the change in each category.
Quarter Ended
(dollars in thousands)December 31,
2022
September 30,
2022
$ Change% ChangeChange due to rateChange due to volume
Interest income:
Due from banks$126 $92 $34 37.0 %$49 $(15)
Federal funds sold200.0 %
Investment securities - taxable (1)821 648 173 26.7 %172 
Investment securities - tax exempt (1)449 451 (2)(0.4)%(11)
Loans held for sale292 479 (187)(39.0)%71 (258)
Loans held for investment (1)26,150 21,371 4,779 22.4 %3,231 1,548 
Total loans26,442 21,850 4,592 21.0 %3,302 1,290 
Total interest income27,841 23,042 4,799 20.8 %3,533 1,266 
Interest expense:
Interest-bearing demand deposits$1,388 $798 $590 73.9 %$589 $
Money market and savings deposits3,851 2,075 1,776 85.6 %1,813 (37)
Time deposits2,976 1,202 1,774 147.6 %1,385 389 
Total deposits8,215 4,075 4,140 101.6 %3,787 353 
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Borrowings439 266 173 65.0 %206 (33)
Subordinated debentures591 591 — — %— — 
Total interest expense9,245 4,932 4,313 87.4 %3,993 320 
Net interest income differential$18,596 $18,110 $486 2.68 %$(460)$946 
(1) Reflected on a tax-equivalent basis.
Interest income increased $4.8 million on a tax equivalent basis, quarter over quarter, due to a higher yield on earning assets, which went up 78 basis points, in addition to a higher level of average earning assets, which increased by $86.7 million. Included in interest income was approximately $280 thousand of one-time fees and interest recapture. The yield on total loans increased 78 basis points and the yield on cash and investments increased 50 basis points in total, reflecting the impact in rates caused by the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. Over $718 million in loans repriced during the quarter with an average increase of 129 basis points. Average total loans, excluding PPP loans and residential loans for sale, increased $113.9 million, most notably in commercial real estate and construction, commercial loans and leases and small business loans, which increased $47.9 million on average, combined. Home equity loans and residential real estate loans held in portfolio increased $44.8 million on average, combined. Residential loans for sale and PPP loans decreased $18.1 million, and $5.6 million on average, respectively.

Interest expense increased $4.3 million, quarter over quarter, due primarily to market interest rate rises, as well as an increase of $84.6 million in average deposits. Interest expense on deposits increased $4.1 million with the cost of interest-bearing deposits increasing 111 basis points to 2.35%. Total cost of deposits increased 91 basis points reflecting an increase of $16.3 million in average non-interest bearing deposits. Interest expense on borrowings increased $173 thousand as total average short-term borrowings decreased $4.7 million and the cost increased 221 basis points.

Net interest margin decreased 8 basis points to 3.93% for the fourth quarter from 4.01% for third the quarter, as retail deposits experienced pent-up repricing and wholesale funding repriced quicker than loans at the tail end of the quarter. Excluding the impact from PPP, net interest margin decreased 7 basis points to 3.92% from 3.99%. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure is included in the Appendix.
Provision for loans losses
The provision for loan losses increased $220 thousand to $746 thousand for the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter provision was the result of new loan growth as well as covering $933 thousand in charge-offs on small ticket equipment leases, partially offset by improvements in certain qualitative factors and decreases in specific reserves due to payoffs on non-performing loans and other underlying credit quality improvements.
Non-interest income
The following table presents the components of non-interest income for the periods indicated:
Quarter Ended
(Dollars in thousands)December 31,
2022
September 30,
2022
$ Change% Change
Mortgage banking income$3,958 $7,329 $(3,371)(46.0)%
Wealth management income1,061 1,114 (53)(4.8)%
SBA loan income522 989 (467)(47.2)%
Earnings on investment in life insurance140 138 1.4 %
Net change in the fair value of derivative instruments10 127 (117)(92.1)%
Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-sale249 (237)486 (205.1)%
Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-investment91 (886)977 (110.3)%
Net gain on hedging activity498 399 99 24.8 %
Service charges35 32 9.4 %
Other1,432 1,219 213 17.5 %
Total non-interest income$7,996 $10,224 $(2,228)(21.8)%
Total non-interest income decreased $2.2 million, or 21.8%, quarter over quarter due primarily to impact from the rising rate environment. Mortgage banking income was negatively impacted by rising rates, higher home values and record low home inventory which resulted in a decline in loan originations of $70.6 million over the prior quarter. Gain on sale margins remained flat at 267 basis points, as mortgage banking income decreased $3.4 million. The fair value of loans held for sale, derivatives instruments and net gain on hedging activity increased $468 thousand in total, helping offset the decline in mortgage banking income.

SBA loan income decreased $467 thousand, or 47.2%, over the prior quarter as a lower volume of SBA loans were sold into the secondary market in the fourth quarter. $17.2 million of loans were sold in the quarter-ending December 31, 2022 compared to $20.8 million in loans sold in the quarter-ending September 30, 2022. The upward movement in interest rates had a negative impact on gross margins on the SBA loan sales, which declined 8 basis points to 5.0%, while also contributing to the decline in income was increased amortization and impairment of $128 thousand on SBA servicing assets.

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Wealth management income decreased $53 thousand, or 4.8%, for the quarter-ended December 31, 2022 over the prior quarter due to the effect of market conditions on assets under management. Other non-interest income increased $213 thousand, or 17.5%, over the prior quarter due largely to an increase in swap fee income and FHLB stock dividend income.




Non-interest expense
The following table presents the components of non-interest expense for the periods indicated:
Quarter Ended
(Dollars in thousands)December 31,
2022
September 30,
2022
$ Change% Change
Salaries and employee benefits$12,794 $13,360 $(566)(4.2)%
Occupancy and equipment1,218 1,191 27 2.3 %
Professional fees976 899 77 8.6 %
Advertising and promotion996 1,165 (169)(14.5)%
Data processing677 574 103 17.9 %
Information technology836 868 (32)(3.7)%
Pennsylvania bank shares tax181 202 (21)(10.4)%
Other2,369 2,002 367 18.3 %
Total non-interest expense$20,047 $20,261 $(214)(1.1)%
Salaries and employee benefits decreased $566 thousand overall, with an increase of $1.3 million for bank and wealth segments combined, and a decrease of $1.9 million for mortgage segment salaries and employee benefits. The bank and wealth segments salaries and employee benefits were greater due to new hires, as well as increased incentive compensation and stock based compensation quarter-over-quarter. The mortgage segment salary and benefits decreased due to lower levels of variable compensation as well as a general reduction in mortgage segment workforce.

Professional fees increased $77 thousand over the prior quarter due to legal expense incurred related to dealing with non-performing loans and the increase in other real estate owned, discussed below. Advertising and promotion expense decreased $169 thousand from the prior quarter as promotional costs were down in the fourth quarter due to seasonality, while there was also a decline in advertising expense from the mortgage segment. Data processing expense increased $103 thousand over the prior quarter due to an increase in deposit processing fees. Other non-interest expense increased $367 thousand over the prior quarter due to $161 thousand in expenses related to the other real estate owned property recorded in the fourth quarter, combined with an increase in year-end business development costs.

Balance Sheet - December 31, 2022 Compared to September 30, 2022
As of December 31, 2022, total assets increased $140.3 million, or 7.3%, to $2.1 billion from $1.9 billion at September 30, 2022. This growth in assets was due to loan portfolio growth partially funded by an increase in deposits and borrowings.
Portfolio loan growth, excluding PPP loans, was $135.5 million, or 8.5% quarter-over-quarter. Construction loans increased $27.5 million, or 11.3%, residential real estate loans held in portfolio increased $68.3 million, or 44.5%, and lease financings increased $9.4, or 7.3% from September 30, 2022. Partially offsetting the growth in portfolio loans were decreases of $4.1 million, or 46.9%, in PPP loan balances as they continue to be forgiven by the SBA.
Total deposits increased $38.9 million, or 2.3%, quarter over quarter, due to an increase of $11.6 million in non-interest bearing deposits and a $27.4 million increase in interest-bearing deposits.
Consolidated stockholders’ equity of the Corporation increased as a result of net income of $4.6 million for the quarter, as well as improvement $1.5 million in other comprehensive loss, partially offset by dividends paid of $1.1 million, treasury stock purchases of $3.8 million. Based on capital ratio levels at December 31, 2022, we remain above the Community Bank Leverage Ratio requirement of 9%.
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The following table presents capital ratios at the dates indicated:
December 31,
2022
September 30,
2022
Stockholders' equity to total assets7.43 %7.87 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1)7.25 %7.67 %
Tier 1 leverage ratio - Corporation8.13 %8.54 %
Common tier 1 risk-based capital ratio - Corporation8.77 %9.28 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio - Corporation8.77 %9.28 %
Total risk-based capital ratio - Corporation12.05 %12.80 %
(1) See Non-GAAP reconciliation in the Appendix




Asset Quality Summary
Meridian's strong credit culture remains focused on asset quality, while working with customers to navigate current economic challenges. As a result of continuing work-out process, several non-performing assets moved forward with positive changes in underlying credit position. Three non-performing loans paid down, paid off or moved to OREO during the period. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans decreased to 1.20% as of December 31, 2022, from 1.40% at September 30, 2022. Non-performing assets to total assets declined to 1.11% as of December 31, 2022 from 1.20% as of September 30, 2022. There was $1.7 million in other real estate owned included in non-performing assets as of December 31, 2022, as the result of taking possession of a well collateralized residential real estate property in the quarter. There was no other real estate owned as of September 30, 2022. Total non-performing loans were $21.2 million as of December 31, 2022, down $1.8 million from $23.1 million as September 30, 2022 due to $3.2 million principal payment on a non-performing loan relationship, payoff of $2.7 million on another non-performing loan, both partially offset by an increase of $3.1 million in SBA loans considered non-performing.
Meridian realized net charge-offs of 0.05% of total average loans for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, up from the quarter ended September 30, 2022 level of 0.02%. Net charge-offs for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 were $891 thousand, comprised of $936 thousand in charge-offs, with $45 thousand in recoveries for the quarter. Nearly all of the charge-offs for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 were from small ticket equipment leases. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans held for investment, excluding loans at fair value and PPP loans (a non-GAAP measure, see reconciliation in the Appendix), was 1.09% as of December 31, 2022 compared to 1.20% as of September 30, 2022. As of December 31, 2022 there were specific reserves of $2.2 million against non-performing loans, down from $2.6 million as of September 30, 2022 due to improvement in the underlying credit quality for certain loans.
















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About Meridian Corporation
Meridian Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Meridian Corporation, is an innovative community bank serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Through more than 20 offices, including banking branches and mortgage locations, Meridian offers a full suite of financial products and services. Meridian specializes in business and industrial lending, retail and commercial real estate lending, electronic payments, and wealth management solutions through Meridian Wealth Partners. Meridian also offers a broad menu of high-yield depository products supported by robust online and mobile access. For additional information, visit our website at www.meridianbanker.com. Member FDIC.

“Safe Harbor” Statement
In addition to historical information, this press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements with respect to Meridian Corporation’s strategies, goals, beliefs, expectations, estimates, intentions, capital raising efforts, financial condition and results of operations, future performance and business. Statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “pro forma,” “looking forward,” “would,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” or similar expressions generally indicate a forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which, in whole or in part, are beyond Meridian Corporation’s control). Numerous competitive, economic, regulatory, legal and technological factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and government responses thereto; on the U.S. economy, including the markets in which we operate; actions that we and our customers take in response to these factors and the effects such actions have on our operations, products, services and customer relationships; and the risk that the Small Business Administration may not fund some or all Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan guaranties; increased competitive pressures; changes in the interest rate environment; changes in general economic conditions and conditions within the securities markets; legislative and regulatory changes; and the effects of inflation, a potential recession, among others, could cause Meridian Corporation’s financial performance to differ materially from the goals, plans, objectives, intentions and expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements. Meridian Corporation cautions that the foregoing factors are not exclusive, and neither such factors nor any such forward-looking statement takes into account the impact of any future events. All forward-looking statements and information set forth herein are based on management’s current beliefs and assumptions as of the date hereof and speak only as of the date they are made. For a more complete discussion of the assumptions, risks and uncertainties related to our business, you are encouraged to review Meridian Corporation’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K that update or provide information in addition to the information included in the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings, if any. Meridian Corporation does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by Meridian Corporation or by or on behalf of Meridian Bank.
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MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL RATIOS (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Quarter Ended
December 31,
2022
September 30,
2022
June 30,
2022
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Earnings and Per Share Data:
Net income$4,557 $5,798 $5,938 $5,535 $7,719 
Basic earnings per common share$0.80 $0.99 $0.99 $0.92 $1.29 
Diluted earnings per common share$0.77 $0.96 $0.96 $0.88 $1.24 
Common shares outstanding5,733 5,844 6,037 6,129 6,108 
Performance Ratios:
Return on average assets
0.92 %1.23 %1.31 %1.28 %1.74 %
Return on average equity
11.91 14.59 15.03 13.86 19.15 
Net interest margin (tax-equivalent)
3.93 4.01 4.07 3.89 3.83 
Net interest margin (tax-equivalent, excluding PPP loans and borrowings) (1)
3.92 3.99 3.95 3.82 3.76 
Yield on earning assets (tax-equivalent)
5.88 5.10 4.65 4.35 4.28 
Yield on earning assets (tax-equivalent, excluding PPP loans) (1)
5.88 5.09 4.54 4.31 4.23 
Cost of funds2.07 1.17 0.61 0.50 0.49 
Efficiency ratio
75.61 %71.72 %70.49 %73.56 %71.05 %
Asset Quality Ratios:
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans0.05 %0.02 %0.03 %0.04 %0.00 %
Non-performing loans to total loans
1.20 1.40 1.46 1.51 1.57 
Non-performing assets to total assets
1.11 1.20 1.24 1.25 1.34 
Allowance for loan losses to:
Total loans held for investment
1.08 1.18 1.24 1.31 1.35 
Total loans held for investment (excluding loans at fair value and PPP loans) (1)
1.09 1.20 1.27 1.38 1.46 
Non-performing loans
88.66 %82.20 %81.82 %82.48 %81.60 %
Capital Ratios:
Book value per common share$26.74 $25.86 $25.85 $25.73 $27.07 
Tangible book value per common share$26.03 $25.16 $25.16 $25.04 $26.37 
Total equity/Total assets7.43 %7.87 %8.42 %8.61 %9.65 %
Tangible common equity/Tangible assets - Corporation (1)
7.25 7.67 8.22 8.40 9.42 
Tangible common equity/Tangible assets - Bank (1)
8.80 9.61 10.17 10.40 11.54 
Tier 1 leverage ratio - Corporation8.13 8.54 8.87 9.10 9.39 
Tier 1 leverage ratio - Bank9.95 10.52 10.86 11.20 11.51 
Common tier 1 risk-based capital ratio - Corporation
8.77 9.28 9.79 10.09 10.83 
Common tier 1 risk-based capital ratio - Bank10.73 11.44 11.98 12.41 13.27 
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio - Corporation8.77 9.28 9.79 10.09 10.83 
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio - Bank10.73 11.44 11.98 12.41 13.27 
Total risk-based capital ratio - Corporation12.05 12.80 13.50 13.91 14.81 
Total risk-based capital ratio - Bank11.87 %12.70 %13.33 %13.76 %14.63 %
(1) See Non-GAAP reconciliation in the Appendix
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MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
Year Months Ended
December 31,
2022
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Interest income:
Loans and other finance receivables, including fees$26,440 $21,848 $17,535 $84,627 $68,822 
Securities - taxable821 648 387 2,420 1,463 
Securities - tax-exempt373 369 303 1,388 1,189 
Cash and cash equivalents129 93 23 286 48 
Total interest income27,763 22,958 18,248 88,721 71,522 
Interest expense:
Deposits8,215 4,075 1,233 15,397 5,494 
Borrowings1,030 857 693 3,196 2,917 
Total interest expense9,245 4,932 1,926 18,593 8,411 
Net interest income18,518 18,026 16,322 70,128 63,111 
Provision for loan losses746 526 (222)2,488 1,070 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses17,772 17,500 16,544 67,640 62,041 
Non-interest income:
Mortgage banking income3,958 7,329 13,639 25,325 75,932 
Wealth management income1,061 1,114 1,270 4,733 4,801 
SBA loan income522 989 1,475 4,467 6,898 
Earnings on investment in life insurance140 138 141 553 365 
Net change in the fair value of derivative instruments10 127 (907)(703)(4,338)
Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-sale249 (237)(147)(844)(3,311)
Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-investment91 (886)(165)(2,408)(189)
Net gain on hedging activity498 399 563 5,439 2,961 
Net gain on sale of investment securities available-for-sale— — 73 — 435 
Service charges35 32 29 125 129 
Other1,432 1,219 1,115 5,037 4,305 
Total non-interest income7,996 10,224 17,086 41,724 87,988 
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits12,794 13,360 17,042 54,378 78,866 
Occupancy and equipment1,218 1,191 1,085 4,837 4,545 
Professional fees976 899 929 3,635 3,558 
Advertising and promotion996 1,165 919 4,336 3,714 
Data processing677 574 484 2,310 2,150 
Information technology836 868 867 3,142 2,232 
Pennsylvania bank shares tax181 202 131 793 609 
Other2,369 2,002 2,280 8,014 8,053 
Total non-interest expense20,047 20,261 23,737 81,445 103,727 
Income before income taxes5,721 7,463 9,893 27,919 46,302 
Income tax expense1,164 1,665 2,174 6,091 10,717 
Net income$4,557 $5,798 $7,719 $21,828 $35,585 
Basic earnings per common share$0.80 $0.99 $1.29 $3.70 $5.91 
Diluted earnings per common share$0.77 $0.96 $1.24 $3.58 $5.73 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding5,695 5,868 5,978 5,896 6,019 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding5,898 6,059 6,210 6,102 6,206 
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MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
December 31,
2022
September 30,
2022
June 30,
2022
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Assets:
Cash and due from banks$11,299 $12,114 $8,280 $11,155 $3,966 
Interest-bearing deposits at other banks27,092 20,774 28,813 44,867 19,514 
Federal funds sold— — — 12,866 — 
Cash and cash equivalents38,391 32,888 37,093 68,888 23,480 
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value135,346 127,999 129,288 130,653 159,302 
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost37,479 37,922 37,111 34,977 6,372 
Equity investments2,086 2,092 2,153 2,240 2,354 
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value22,243 33,800 58,938 81,258 80,882 
Loans, net of fees and costs1,743,682 1,610,349 1,518,893 1,431,906 1,386,457 
Allowance for loan and lease losses(18,828)(18,974)(18,805)(18,826)(18,758)
Loans, net of the allowance for loan and lease losses1,724,854 1,591,375 1,500,088 1,413,080 1,367,699 
Restricted investment in bank stock6,931 5,217 4,719 4,330 5,117 
Bank premises and equipment, net13,349 12,835 12,185 11,883 11,806 
Bank owned life insurance28,055 22,916 22,778 22,641 22,503 
Accrued interest receivable7,363 6,008 5,108 4,848 5,009 
Other real estate owned1,703 — — — — 
Deferred income taxes3,936 5,722 4,467 3,190 1,413 
Servicing assets12,346 12,807 12,860 13,396 12,765 
Goodwill899 899 899 899 899 
Intangible assets3,175 3,226 3,277 3,328 3,379 
Other assets24,072 26,218 22,055 35,978 10,463 
Total assets$2,062,228 $1,921,924 $1,853,019 $1,831,589 $1,713,443 
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing$301,727 $290,169 $291,925 $291,379 $274,528 
Interest bearing
Interest checking219,838 236,562 205,298 252,298 268,248 
Money market and savings deposits697,564 709,127 728,886 688,117 697,628 
Time deposits493,350 437,695 341,905 333,057 206,009 
Total interest-bearing deposits1,410,752 1,383,384 1,276,089 1,273,472 1,171,885 
Total deposits1,712,479 1,673,553 1,568,014 1,564,851 1,446,413 
Short-term borrowings122,082 23,458 59,136 36,136 41,344 
Subordinated debentures40,346 40,597 40,567 40,538 40,508 
Accrued interest payable2,389 1,154 146 575 31 
Other liabilities31,652 32,001 29,069 31,805 19,787 
Total liabilities1,908,948 1,770,763 1,696,932 1,673,905 1,548,083 
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock6,578 6,566 6,561 6,556 6,535 
Surplus85,650 84,848 84,359 84,177 83,663 
Treasury stock(21,821)(18,033)(11,896)(8,860)(8,860)
Unearned common stock held by employee stock ownership plan(1,403)(1,602)(1,602)(1,602)(1,602)
Retained earnings95,815 92,405 87,815 83,104 84,916 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(11,539)(13,023)(9,150)(5,691)708 
Total stockholders’ equity153,280 151,161 156,087 157,684 165,360 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$2,062,228 $1,921,924 $1,853,019 $1,831,589 $1,713,443 
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MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND SEGMENT INFORMATION (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
December 31,
2022
September 30,
2022
June 30,
2022
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Interest income$27,763 $22,958 $20,037 $17,964 $18,248 
Interest expense9,245 4,932 2,486 1,929 1,926 
Net interest income18,518 18,026 17,551 16,035 16,322 
Provision (credit) for loan losses746 526 602 615 (222)
Non-interest income7,996 10,224 10,403 13,102 17,086 
Non-interest expense20,047 20,261 19,706 21,433 23,737 
Income before income tax expense5,721 7,463 7,646 7,089 9,893 
Income tax expense1,164 1,665 1,708 1,554 2,174 
Net Income$4,557 $5,798 $5,938 $5,535 $7,719 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding5,695 5,868 5,999 6,023 5,978 
Basic earnings per common share$0.80 $0.99 $0.99 $0.92 $1.29 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding5,898 6,059 6,199 6,262 6,210 
Diluted earnings per common share$0.77 $0.96 $0.96 $0.88 $1.24 
Segment Information
Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
(dollars in thousands)BankWealthMortgageTotalBankWealthMortgageTotal
Net interest income$18,376 $68 $74 $18,518 $15,931 $25 $366 $16,322 
Provision for loan losses746 — — 746 (222)— — (222)
Net interest income after provision
17,630 68 74 17,772 16,153 25 366 16,544 
Non-interest income1,291 1,061 5,644 7,996 2,305 1,270 13,511 17,086 
Non-interest expense12,939 918 6,190 20,047 11,407 1,009 11,321 23,737 
Income (loss) before income taxes
$5,982 $211 $(472)$5,721 $7,051 $286 $2,556 $9,893 
Efficiency ratio65.79 %81.31 %108.25 %75.61 %62.55 %77.92 %81.58 %71.05 %
Year Months Ended December 31, 2022
Year Months Ended December 31, 2021
(dollars in thousands)BankWealthMortgageTotalBankWealthMortgageTotal
Net interest income$68,570 $697 $861 $70,128 $61,032 $15 $2,064 $63,111 
Provision for loan losses2,488 — — 2,488 1,070 — — 1,070 
Net interest income after provision66,082 697 861 67,640 59,962 15 2,064 62,041 
Non-interest income7,556 4,732 29,436 41,724 10,779 4,802 72,407 87,988 
Non-interest expense45,123 3,399 32,923 81,445 40,392 3,496 59,839 103,727 
Income (loss) before income taxes$28,515 $2,030 $(2,626)$27,919 $30,349 $1,321 $14,632 $46,302 
Efficiency ratio59.27 %62.61 %108.67 %72.81 %56.25 %72.58 %80.35 %68.65 %
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MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
APPENDIX: NON-GAAP MEASURES (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Meridian believes that non-GAAP measures are meaningful because they reflect adjustments commonly made by management, investors, regulators and analysts. The non-GAAP disclosure have limitations as an analytical tool, should not be viewed as a substitute for performance and financial condition measures determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of Meridian’s results as reported under GAAP, nor is it necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.
Net Interest Margin, (TEY), Excluding PPP Loans & PPPLF Borrowings
Yield on Interest Earning Assets, (TEY), Excluding PPP income
Q4'2022Q3'2022Q2'2022Q1'2022Q4'2021
Net interest margin (TEY) (GAAP)
3.93 %4.01 %4.07 %3.89 %3.83 %
Impact of PPP loans and PPPLF borrowings
(0.01)%(0.02)%(0.12)%(0.07)%(0.07)%
Net interest margin (TEY), excluding PPP loans and PPPLF borrowings
3.92 %3.99 %3.95 %3.82 %3.76 %
Yield on interest earning assets, tax equivalent (GAAP)
5.88 %5.10 %4.65 %4.35 %4.28 %
Impact of PPP loans
— %(0.01)%(0.11)%(0.04)%(0.05)%
Yield on interest earning assets (TEY), excluding PPP income
5.88 %5.09 %4.54 %4.31 %4.23 %
Allowance For Loan Losses to Loans, Net of Fees and Costs, Excluding PPP Loans and Loans at Fair Value
December 31,
2022
September 30,
2022
June 30,
2022
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Allowance for loan losses (GAAP)
$18,828 $18,974 $18,805 $18,826 $18,758 
Loans, net of fees and costs (GAAP)
1,743,682 1,610,349 1,518,893 1,431,906 1,386,457 
Less: PPP loans
(4,579)(8,610)(21,460)(49,680)(88,245)
Less: Loans fair valued
(14,502)(14,702)(16,212)(17,375)(17,558)
Loans, net of fees and costs, excluding loans at fair value and PPP loans (non-GAAP)
$1,724,601 $1,587,037 $1,481,221 $1,364,851 $1,280,654 
Allowance for loan losses to loans, net of fees and costs (GAAP)
1.08 %1.18 %1.24 %1.31 %1.35 %
Allowance for loan losses to loans, net of fees and costs, excluding PPP loans and loans at fair value (non-GAAP)
1.09 %1.20 %1.27 %1.38 %1.46 %
Tangible Common Equity Ratio Reconciliation - Corporation
December 31,
2022
September 30,
2022
June 30,
2022
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Total stockholders' equity (GAAP)
$153,280 $151,161 $156,087 $157,684 $165,360 
Less: Goodwill and intangible assets
(4,074)(4,125)(4,176)(4,227)(4,278)
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)
149,206 147,036 151,911 153,457 161,082 
Total assets (GAAP)
2,062,228 1,921,924 1,853,019 1,831,589 1,713,443 
Less: Goodwill and intangible assets(4,074)(4,125)(4,176)(4,227)(4,278)
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)
$2,058,154 $1,917,799 $1,848,843 $1,827,362 $1,709,165 
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio - Corporation (non-GAAP)
7.25 %7.67 %8.22 %8.40 %9.42 %
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Tangible Common Equity Ratio Reconciliation - Bank
December 31,
2022
September 30,
2022
June 30,
2022
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Total stockholders' equity (GAAP)$185,039 $188,386 $192,212 $194,347 $201,486 
Less: Goodwill and intangible assets(4,074)(4,125)(4,176)(4,227)(4,278)
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)180,965 184,261 188,036 190,120 197,208 
Total assets (GAAP)2,059,557 1,921,714 1,852,998 1,831,461 1,713,318 
Less: Goodwill and intangible assets(4,074)(4,125)(4,176)(4,227)(4,278)
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)$2,055,483 $1,917,589 $1,848,822 $1,827,234 $1,709,040 
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio - Bank (non-GAAP)8.80 %9.61 %10.17 %10.40 %11.54 %
Tangible Book Value Reconciliation
December 31,
2022
September 30,
2022
June 30,
2022
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Book value per common share$26.74 $25.86 $25.85 $25.73 $27.07 
Less: Impact of goodwill /intangible assets0.71 0.70 0.69 0.69 0.70 
Tangible book value per common share$26.03 $25.16 $25.16 $25.04 $26.37 
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