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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On July 25, 2024, ECB Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Everett Co-operative Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
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SIGNATURE
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.
ECB BANCORP, INC.
Date: July 25, 2024 By: /s/Brandon N. Lavertu
Brandon N. Lavertu
Chief Financial Officer
For Immediate Release
Date: July 25, 2024
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Richard J. O’Neil, Jr. |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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rjoneil@everettbank.com |
ECB Bancorp, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results
EVERETT, MA, July 25, 2024 - ECB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ-ECBK) (the “Company”), the holding company for Everett Co-operative Bank (the “Bank”), a state-chartered co-operative bank headquartered in Everett, Massachusetts, today reported net income of $791,000, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to $1.4 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $634,000 in net income. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company reported net income of $1.4 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $2.3 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $914,000 in net income.
Richard J. O’Neil, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our second quarter results indicate positive movement across our major asset classes. In an environment of increasing economic uncertainty our continuing attention to, and focus on, our customers, expenses, credit and responsible growth continue to be our guiding principles."
NET INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME
Net interest and dividend income before provision for credit losses was $6.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $386,000, or 6.0%, from $6.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the net interest margin, as increases in earning asset yields were more than offset by increased funding costs. Our net interest margin for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 was 1.82% as compared to 2.18% for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The provision for credit losses increased to $292,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 from $0 for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The provision for credit losses for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 was driven by loan growth. The $0 provision for credit losses for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 included a provision for loan losses, offset by a benefit to the provision for off balance sheet commitments. The combination of these items resulted in a decrease of $678,000, or 10.6%, in net interest and dividend income after provision for credit losses for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
Net interest and dividend income before provision for credit losses was $11.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $852,000, or 6.7%, from $12.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the net interest margin, as increases in earning asset yields were more than offset by increased funding costs. Our net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was 1.83% as compared to 2.28% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The provision for credit losses decreased $441,000, to $438,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from $879,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in the provision for credit losses was driven by lower loan growth during the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023. The combination of these items resulted in a decrease of $411,000, or 3.5%, in net interest and dividend income after provision for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023.
NONINTEREST INCOME
Noninterest income increased $49,000, or 20.4%, to $289,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 from $240,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The increase was driven by increases in income from bank-owned life insurance, net gains on sales of loans and customer service fees.
Noninterest income increased $124,000, or 26.4%, to $594,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $470,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was driven by increases in net gains on sales of loans, income from bank-owned life insurance and customer service fees.
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Noninterest expense increased $236,000, or 5.0%, to $4.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 from $4.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Significant changes are as follows:
Noninterest expense increased $968,000, or 10.5%, to $10.2 million for six months ended June 30, 2024 from $9.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Significant changes are as follows:
INCOME TAXES
We recorded a provision for income tax expense of $272,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to a provision for income tax expense of $503,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, reflecting effective tax rates of 25.6% and 26.1%, respectively.
We recorded a provision for income tax expense of $482,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a provision for income tax expense of $823,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, reflecting effective tax rates of 25.4% and 26.1%, respectively.
BALANCE SHEET
Total assets increased $55.6 million, or 4.3%, to $1.34 billion at June 30, 2024 from $1.28 billion at December 31, 2023.
Total net loans increased $63.1 million, or 6.1%, to $1.10 billion at June 30, 2024 from $1.04 billion at December 31, 2023.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased $7.6 million, or 6.4%, to $111.4 million at June 30, 2024 from $119.0 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents was driven by loan growth.
Deposits increased $64.6 million, or 7.4%, to $932.8 million at June 30, 2024 from $868.2 million at December 31, 2023.
FHLB advances decreased $10.0 million, or 4.3%, to $224.0 million at June 30, 2024 from $234.0 million at December 31, 2023.
Total shareholders' equity increased $1.6 million, or 0.9%, to $166.5 million as of June 30, 2024 from $164.9 million as of December 31, 2023. This increase is primarily the result of earnings of $1.4 million and an increase of $427,000 in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). The increase in AOCI was driven by an increase in the fair value of cash flow hedges entered into during the six months ended June 30, 2024. Partially offsetting these increases to shareholders' equity was a decrease in additional paid-in capital of $457,000. This decrease was driven by $1.2 million in shares repurchased under our share repurchase plan, partially offset by an increase in additional paid in capital of $699,000 related to stock based compensation and ESOP shares committed to be released. Our book value per share increased $0.34 to $18.09 at June 30, 2024 from $17.75 at December 31, 2023.
ASSET QUALITY
Asset quality remains strong. The allowance for credit losses in total and as a percentage of total loans as of June 30, 2024 was $9.0 million and 0.81%, respectively, as compared to $8.6 million and 0.82%, respectively, as of December 31, 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 the Company recorded net charge offs of $3,000 and $0, respectively. Total non-performing assets were $1.2 million, or 0.09%, of total assets as of June 30, 2024 and $1.2 million, or 0.09% of total assets, as of December 31, 2023.
Company Profile
ECB Bancorp, Inc. is headquartered in Everett, Massachusetts and is the holding company for Everett Co-operative Bank. The Bank provides financial services to individuals, families, municipalities and businesses through its three full-service branch offices located in Everett, Lynnfield and Woburn, Massachusetts. The Company's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "ECBK." For more information, visit the Company's website at www.everettbank.com.
Forward-looking statements
Certain statements herein constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are based on the beliefs and expectations of management, as well as the assumptions made using information currently available to management. Since these statements reflect the views of management concerning future events, these statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. As a result, actual results may differ from those contemplated by these statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words like "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," and "intend" or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may." Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include changes in the interest rate environment, changes in general economic conditions, the Company's ability to continue to increase loans and deposit growth, legislative and regulatory changes that adversely affect the businesses in which the Company is engaged and changes in the securities market. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
ECB Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30, 2024 (unaudited) and December 31, 2023
(in thousands except share data)
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June 30, 2024 |
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December 31, 2023 |
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ASSETS |
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Cash and due from banks |
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$ |
2,783 |
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$ |
3,786 |
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Short-term investments |
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108,659 |
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115,250 |
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Total cash and cash equivalents |
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111,442 |
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119,036 |
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Investments in available-for-sale securities (at fair value) |
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— |
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5,003 |
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Investments in held-to-maturity securities, at cost (fair values of $74,047 at June 30, |
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80,458 |
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76,979 |
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Loans held-for-sale |
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624 |
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Loans, net of allowance for credit losses of $9,025 at June 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
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1,102,886 |
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1,039,789 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost |
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9,600 |
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9,892 |
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Premises and equipment, net |
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3,663 |
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3,754 |
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Accrued interest receivable |
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4,211 |
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3,766 |
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Deferred tax asset, net |
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4,604 |
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4,767 |
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Bank-owned life insurance |
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14,706 |
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14,472 |
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Other assets |
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3,744 |
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2,877 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
1,335,938 |
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$ |
1,280,335 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Deposits: |
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Noninterest-bearing |
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$ |
77,801 |
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$ |
78,342 |
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Interest-bearing |
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854,976 |
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789,872 |
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Total deposits |
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932,777 |
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868,214 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank advances |
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224,000 |
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234,000 |
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Other liabilities |
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12,697 |
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13,220 |
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Total liabilities |
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1,169,474 |
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1,115,434 |
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Shareholders' Equity: |
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Preferred Stock, par value $0.01; Authorized: 1,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: 0 shares and 0 shares, respectively |
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Common Stock, par value $0.01; Authorized: 30,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: 9,200,219 shares and 9,291,810 shares, respectively |
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92 |
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93 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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86,974 |
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87,431 |
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Retained earnings |
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85,266 |
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83,854 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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556 |
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129 |
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Unallocated common shares held by the Employee Stock Ownership Plan |
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(6,424 |
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(6,606 |
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Total shareholders' equity |
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166,464 |
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164,901 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
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$ |
1,335,938 |
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$ |
1,280,335 |
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Shareholders' Equity Ratios |
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Book value per common share |
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$ |
18.09 |
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$ |
17.75 |
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Regulatory Capital Ratios (Everett Co-operative Bank) |
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Total capital to risk weighted assets |
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16.94 |
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17.30 |
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Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets |
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15.85 |
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16.22 |
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Tier 1 capital to average assets |
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10.78 |
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11.31 |
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ECB Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Income
(unaudited)
(in thousands except share data)
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Three months ended |
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Six months ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Interest and dividend income: |
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Interest and fees on loans |
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$ |
14,174 |
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$ |
12,122 |
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$ |
27,619 |
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$ |
23,049 |
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Interest and dividends on securities |
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779 |
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667 |
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1,543 |
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1,227 |
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Other interest income |
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1,433 |
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862 |
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2,917 |
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1,437 |
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Total interest and dividend income |
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16,386 |
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13,651 |
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32,079 |
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25,713 |
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Interest expense: |
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Interest on deposits |
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8,159 |
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5,055 |
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15,684 |
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8,973 |
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Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances |
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2,214 |
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2,197 |
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4,482 |
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3,975 |
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Total interest expense |
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10,373 |
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7,252 |
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20,166 |
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12,948 |
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Net interest and dividend income |
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6,013 |
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6,399 |
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11,913 |
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12,765 |
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Provision for credit losses |
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292 |
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438 |
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879 |
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Net interest and dividend income after provision for credit losses |
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5,721 |
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6,399 |
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11,475 |
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11,886 |
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Noninterest income: |
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Customer service fees |
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143 |
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130 |
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284 |
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251 |
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Income from bank-owned life insurance |
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117 |
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99 |
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234 |
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197 |
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Net gain on sales of loans |
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19 |
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5 |
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54 |
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5 |
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Other income |
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10 |
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6 |
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22 |
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17 |
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Total noninterest income |
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289 |
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240 |
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594 |
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470 |
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Noninterest expense: |
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Salaries and employee benefits |
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3,130 |
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2,823 |
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6,441 |
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5,709 |
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Director compensation |
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209 |
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119 |
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416 |
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240 |
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Occupancy and equipment expense |
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263 |
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248 |
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538 |
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452 |
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Data processing |
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285 |
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293 |
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596 |
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535 |
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Computer software and licensing |
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75 |
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71 |
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160 |
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128 |
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Advertising and promotions |
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106 |
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208 |
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237 |
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376 |
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Professional fees |
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231 |
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295 |
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591 |
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658 |
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation deposit insurance |
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194 |
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282 |
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372 |
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407 |
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Other expense |
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454 |
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372 |
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824 |
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702 |
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Total noninterest expense |
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4,947 |
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4,711 |
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10,175 |
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9,207 |
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Income before income tax expense |
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1,063 |
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1,928 |
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1,894 |
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3,149 |
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Income tax expense |
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272 |
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503 |
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482 |
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823 |
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Net income |
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$ |
791 |
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$ |
1,425 |
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$ |
1,412 |
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$ |
2,326 |
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Share data: |
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Weighted average shares outstanding, basic |
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8,265,579 |
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8,490,128 |
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8,282,677 |
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8,485,610 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted |
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8,342,516 |
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8,490,128 |
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8,358,818 |
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8,485,610 |
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Basic earnings per share |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.27 |
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Diluted earnings per share |
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$ |
0.09 |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.27 |
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Document and Entity Information |
Jul. 25, 2024 |
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Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Jul. 25, 2024 |
Securities Act File Number | 001-41456 |
Entity Registrant Name | ECB BANCORP, INC. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001914605 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 88-1502079 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 419 Broadway |
Entity Address, City or Town | Everett |
Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02149 |
City Area Code | 617 |
Local Phone Number | 387-1110 |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
Trading Symbol | ECBK |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
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