EX-99.1 2 earningsrelease_20220930xe.htm EX-99.1 Document

Exhibit 99.1
For Immediate Release
Isabella Bank Corporation
401 North Main Street
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858-1649
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Trish Tomczak, Director of Marketing
Phone: 989-779-6333 Fax: 989-775-5501
Isabella Bank Corporation Announces Further Earnings Growth in Third Quarter
Record net income up 26% over third quarter 2021
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, October 20, 2022 — Isabella Bank Corporation (the “Corporation”) (OTCQX: ISBA) reported a record net income of $5.9 million for the third quarter of 2022 and $15.9 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022. Earnings per common share were $0.78 in the third quarter and $2.11 for the first nine months of 2022.
Third-quarter 2022 highlights, compared to the same period in 2021, include:
Net income increased 25.6% to $5.9 million.
Net interest income improved $2.5 million, or 19%, aided by a 34% decline in interest expense.
Net interest margin yield increased 43 basis points.
Earnings per share improved 32% to $0.78.
Additionally, deposits grew $31.2 million during the third quarter, up $80.7 million year to date, an increase of nearly 5%.
"Isabella Bank continued to deliver strong financial results this quarter. The Federal Reserve's 2022 rate decisions contributed to a significant gain in net interest income and improvement in our net interest margin," said Jae A. Evans, President & CEO. "Further improvement is expected through the remainder of 2022.
“What's more, our commitment to shareholders, communities and customers continues to be seen through active implementation of multiple strategic initiatives," Evans said. "Construction is well underway on a third full-service branch in Saginaw, and customer response to our new, enhanced online banking system and mobile app has been tremendous."




Operating Results

Net income: Net income for third quarter 2022 was $5.9 million, a 25.6% increase compared to $4.7 million in the third quarter of 2021. For the first nine months of 2022, net income was $15.9 million, compared to $14.7 million in the same period of 2021.
Net interest income: Net interest income for the third quarter 2022 improved by $2.5 million or 19% compared to the third quarter of 2021. For the first nine months of 2022, net interest income increased $5.0 million or 12.7% compared to the same period in 2021. While Paycheck Protection Program loan fees declined during the period, rising interest rates within the loan portfolio and growth in investment securities led to a $2.8 million increase in gross interest income during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. The Corporation continued to benefit from a strategic reduction in higher-cost borrowings as interest expense on deposits and borrowings decreased $2.2 million, or 37.1%, for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. The provision for loan loss for the first nine months of 2022 was $540,000 compared to a $599,000 provision reversal during the same period in 2021, when initial concerns over potential credit quality issues related to the onset of the pandemic did not materialize.
Noninterest income and expenses: Noninterest income increased $180,000 during the first nine months of this year, compared to the same period in 2021. A $1.1 million increase in service charges and fees including $605,000 of income related to mortgage servicing rights was offset by a $891,000 reduction in gain on sale of loans as residential mortgage originations declined in comparison to 2021. Noninterest expenses for the first nine months of 2022 increased $2.4 million, as a result of increased compensation and benefits cost, other losses, consulting, donations and community relations expenses.
Net yield on interest earning assets: The Corporation’s fully taxable equivalent net yield on interest earning assets was 3.28% and 2.85% for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, an increase of 43 basis points. The net yield was 3.10% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to 2.87% for the same period in 2021. Considering the rate increases during the first nine months of 2022 and the anticipation of future rate increases in the remainder of the year, the Corporation expects continued improvement in the net yield on interest earning assets.
Balance Sheet
Assets: The Corporation had $2.06 billion in total assets and $2.8 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2022. Managed assets included loans sold and serviced of $268.9 million and $464.1 million in investment and trust assets managed by Isabella Wealth.
Loans: Loans outstanding as of September 30, 2022 totaled $1.2 billion. Gross loans declined $64.9 million since December 31, 2021 due to a decrease in the amount of $70.5 million in advances to mortgage brokers, which is included within the commercial loan portfolio, however, is not considered a component of the Corporation's core



lending business. Credit quality remained strong as evidenced by total past due and nonaccrual loans which were 0.32% of gross loans as of September 30, 2022.
Deposits: Total deposits were $1.8 billion as of September 30, 2022, an increase of $80.7 million, or 4.7%, since December 31, 2021. Growth in accounts from new customers is the driving factor behind this increase.
Capital: The Bank is considered a “well-capitalized” institution, as its capital ratios exceeded the minimum designated requirements. As of September 30, 2022, the Bank’s Tier 1 Leverage Ratio was 9.07%, Tier 1 Capital Ratio was 14.10% and Total Capital Ratio was 14.83%. The minimum requirements to be considered well capitalized are a Tier 1 Leverage Ratio of 5.0%, Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 8.0% and Total Capital Ratio of 10.0%.
Dividend: During the third quarter of 2022, the Corporation paid a $0.27 per common share cash dividend. Based on the Corporation’s closing stock price of $21.40 as of September 30, 2022, the annualized cash dividend yield was 5.05%.
About the Corporation
Isabella Bank Corporation (OTCQX: ISBA) is the parent holding company of Isabella Bank, a state chartered community bank headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Isabella Bank was established in 1903 and has been committed to serving the local banking needs of its customers and communities for 119 years. The Bank offers personal and commercial lending and deposit products, as well as investment, trust, and estate planning services through Isabella Wealth. The Bank has locations throughout seven Mid-Michigan counties: Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, and Saginaw.
For more information about Isabella Bank Corporation, visit the investors link at www.isabellabank.com. Isabella Bank Corporation common stock is quoted on the OTCQX tier of the OTC Markets Group, Inc.’s electronic quotation system (www.otcmarkets.com) under the symbol “ISBA.” The Corporation’s market maker is Boenning & Scattergood, Inc. (www.boenninginc.com) and its investor relations firm is Renmark Financial Communications, Inc. (www.renmarkfinancial.com).
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements. To the extent that the foregoing information refers to matters that may occur in the future, please be aware that such forward-looking statements may differ materially from the actual results. Additional information concerning some of the factors that could cause materially different results is included in the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Forward Looking Statements” set forth in Isabella Bank Corporation’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Public Reference facilities and from its website at www.sec.gov.



INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30
2022
December 31
2021
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and demand deposits due from banks$26,763 $25,563 
Fed Funds sold and interest bearing balances due from banks72,149 79,767 
Total cash and cash equivalents98,912 105,330 
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value581,233 490,601 
Mortgage loans available-for-sale934 1,735 
Loans
Commercial730,504 807,439 
Agricultural96,850 93,955 
Residential real estate334,412 326,361 
Consumer74,385 73,282 
Gross loans1,236,151 1,301,037 
Less allowance for loan and lease losses9,677 9,103 
Net loans1,226,474 1,291,934 
Premises and equipment25,107 24,419 
Corporate owned life insurance policies32,764 32,472 
Equity securities without readily determinable fair values15,496 17,383 
Goodwill and other intangible assets48,290 48,302 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets34,767 19,982 
TOTAL ASSETS$2,063,977 $2,032,158 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits
Noninterest bearing$510,127 $448,352 
Interest bearing demand deposits368,537 364,563 
Certificates of deposit under $250 and other savings842,081 818,841 
Certificates of deposit over $25070,288 78,583 
Total deposits1,791,033 1,710,339 
Borrowed funds
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements52,479 50,162 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances— 20,000 
Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs29,225 29,158 
Total borrowed funds81,704 99,320 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities14,628 11,451 
Total liabilities1,887,365 1,821,110 
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock — no par value 15,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 7,564,348 shares (including 139,084 shares held in the Rabbi Trust) in 2022 and 7,532,641 shares (including 105,654 shares held in the Rabbi Trust) in 2021129,094 129,052 
Shares to be issued for deferred compensation obligations4,888 4,545 
Retained earnings85,497 75,592 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(42,867)1,859 
Total shareholders’ equity176,612 211,048 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$2,063,977 $2,032,158 



INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended 
 September 30
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30
 2022202120222021
Interest income
Loans, including fees$13,563 $13,033 $39,120 $38,634 
Available-for-sale securities
Taxable2,209 1,224 5,851 3,529 
Nontaxable726 725 2,090 2,393 
Federal funds sold and other521 160 822 516 
Total interest income17,019 15,142 47,883 45,072 
Interest expense
Deposits908 1,251 2,698 4,363 
Borrowings
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements13 26 40 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances33 299 152 1,093 
Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs266 266 798 349 
Total interest expense1,216 1,829 3,674 5,845 
Net interest income15,803 13,313 44,209 39,227 
Provision for loan losses18 (107)540 (599)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses15,785 13,420 43,669 39,826 
Noninterest income
Service charges and fees2,122 1,964 6,615 5,489 
Wealth management fees679 772 2,217 2,274 
Earnings on corporate owned life insurance policies223 201 655 577 
Net gain on sale of mortgage loans174 339 568 1,459 
Other54 91 339 415 
Total noninterest income3,252 3,367 10,394 10,214 
Noninterest expenses
Compensation and benefits6,369 6,116 18,480 17,693 
Furniture and equipment1,490 1,349 4,382 4,049 
Occupancy918 866 2,813 2,726 
Other3,140 2,854 9,223 8,029 
Total noninterest expenses11,917 11,185 34,898 32,497 
Income before federal income tax expense7,120 5,602 19,165 17,543 
Federal income tax expense1,233 916 3,249 2,838 
NET INCOME$5,887 $4,686 $15,916 $14,705 
Earnings per common share
Basic$0.78 $0.59 $2.11 $1.85 
Diluted$0.77 $0.58 $2.08 $1.82 
Cash dividends per common share$0.27 $0.27 $0.81 $0.81 



AVERAGE BALANCES, INTEREST RATE, AND NET INTEREST INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)
The following schedules present the daily average amount outstanding for each major category of interest earning assets, non-earning assets, interest bearing liabilities, and noninterest bearing liabilities. These schedules also present an analysis of interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated. All interest income is reported on a fully taxable equivalent (FTE) basis using a federal income tax rate of 21%. Loans in nonaccrual status, for the purpose of the following computations, are included in the average loan balances. Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) and Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) restricted equity holdings are included in other interest earning assets.
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021
Average
Balance
Tax
Equivalent
Interest
Average
Yield /
Rate
Average
Balance
Tax
Equivalent
Interest
Average
Yield /
Rate
INTEREST EARNING ASSETS
Loans$1,256,723 $13,563 4.32 %$1,203,468 $13,033 4.33 %
Taxable investment securities490,751 2,190 1.79 %332,056 1,224 1.47 %
Nontaxable investment securities110,058 1,002 3.64 %113,857 1,035 3.64 %
Fed funds sold16 — 1.98 %— 0.02 %
Other101,687 521 2.05 %262,023 160 0.24 %
Total earning assets1,959,235 17,276 3.53 %1,911,408 15,452 3.23 %
NONEARNING ASSETS
Allowance for loan losses(9,691)(9,361)
Cash and demand deposits due from banks24,875 30,120 
Premises and equipment24,475 24,540 
Accrued income and other assets78,151 109,750 
Total assets$2,077,045 $2,066,457 
INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES
Interest bearing demand deposits$381,282 $64 0.07 %$366,345 $46 0.05 %
Savings deposits642,916 270 0.17 %565,814 161 0.11 %
Time deposits262,628 574 0.87 %323,322 1,044 1.29 %
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements49,267 0.07 %62,790 13 0.08 %
Federal Home Loan Bank advances6,739 33 1.96 %62,718 299 1.91 %
Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs
29,211 266 3.64 %29,124 266 3.65 %
Total interest bearing liabilities1,372,043 1,216 0.35 %1,410,113 1,829 0.52 %
NONINTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES
Demand deposits497,215 419,017 
Other13,627 12,826 
Shareholders’ equity194,160 224,501 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,077,045 $2,066,457 
Net interest income (FTE)$16,060 $13,623 
Net yield on interest earning assets (FTE)3.28 %2.85 %



Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021
Average
Balance
Tax
Equivalent
Interest
Average
Yield /
Rate
Average
Balance
Tax
Equivalent
Interest
Average
Yield /
Rate
INTEREST EARNING ASSETS
Loans$1,251,206 $39,120 4.17 %$1,202,060 $38,634 4.29 %
Taxable investment securities462,675 5,795 1.67 %268,435 3,529 1.75 %
Nontaxable investment securities107,041 2,934 3.65 %122,675 3,346 3.64 %
Fed funds sold— 1.69 %— 0.01 %
Other113,847 822 0.96 %273,997 516 0.25 %
Total earning assets1,934,777 48,671 3.35 %1,867,170 46,025 3.29 %
NONEARNING ASSETS
Allowance for loan losses(9,372)(9,502)
Cash and demand deposits due from banks24,843 29,236 
Premises and equipment24,401 24,836 
Accrued income and other assets87,989 109,835 
Total assets$2,062,638 $2,021,575 
INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES
Interest bearing demand deposits$379,952 $170 0.06 %$337,561 $168 0.07 %
Savings deposits628,823 600 0.13 %549,213 459 0.11 %
Time deposits275,586 1,928 0.93 %345,960 3,736 1.44 %
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements48,119 26 0.07 %56,424 40 0.09 %
Federal Home Loan Bank advances10,513 152 1.93 %79,048 1,093 1.84 %
Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs
29,189 798 3.65 %12,907 349 3.61 %
Total interest bearing liabilities1,372,182 3,674 0.36 %1,381,113 5,845 0.56 %
NONINTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES
Demand deposits475,373 405,046 
Other15,242 13,144 
Shareholders’ equity199,841 222,272 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,062,638 $2,021,575 
Net interest income (FTE)$44,997 $40,180 
Net yield on interest earning assets (FTE)3.10 %2.87 %



SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
September 30
2022
June 30
2022
March 31
2022
December 31
2021
September 30
2021
PER SHARE
Basic earnings$0.78 $0.70 $0.63 $0.63 $0.59 
Diluted earnings$0.77 $0.69 $0.62 $0.63 $0.58 
Dividends$0.27 $0.27 $0.27 $0.27 $0.27 
Tangible book value$16.96 $18.85 $19.56 $21.61 $21.87 
Quoted market value
High$24.95 $26.25 $26.00 $29.00 $26.74 
Low$21.39 $23.00 $24.50 $24.75 $22.55 
Close (1)
$21.40 $24.80 $25.85 $25.50 $26.03 
Common shares outstanding (1)
7,564,348 7,553,113 7,542,758 7,532,641 7,926,610 
Average number of common shares outstanding7,555,333 7,545,001 7,533,711 7,570,961 7,932,227 
Average number of diluted common shares outstanding7,650,950 7,650,145 7,639,688 7,679,019 8,044,572 
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average total assets1.13 %1.04 %0.92 %0.96 %0.91 %
Return on average shareholders' equity12.13 %10.83 %9.02 %8.83 %8.35 %
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity16.15 %14.38 %11.72 %11.31 %10.65 %
Net interest margin yield (FTE)3.28 %3.16 %2.86 %2.86 %2.85 %
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (1)
Loans sold with servicing retained$268,879 $273,294 $275,556 $278,844 $285,392 
Assets managed by Isabella Wealth$464,136 $454,535 $501,829 $516,243 $491,784 
Total assets under management$2,796,992 $2,776,202 $2,838,318 $2,827,245 $2,859,877 
ASSET QUALITY (1)
Nonaccrual status loans$580 $540 $747 $1,245 $3,077 
Performing troubled debt restructurings$18,702 $21,905 $22,335 $25,276 $26,189 
Foreclosed assets$240 $241 $187 $211 $348 
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries)$41 $(11)$(64)$71 $160 
Nonperforming loans to gross loans0.05 %0.05 %0.06 %0.10 %0.25 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.04 %0.05 %0.05 %0.08 %0.18 %
Allowance for loan and lease losses to gross loans0.78 %0.76 %0.76 %0.70 %0.73 %
CAPITAL RATIOS (1)
Shareholders' equity to assets8.56 %9.31 %9.50 %10.39 %10.64 %
Tier 1 leverage8.44 %8.38 %8.12 %7.97 %8.37 %
Common equity tier 1 capital12.92 %12.44 %12.83 %12.07 %13.07 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital12.92 %12.44 %12.83 %12.07 %13.07 %
Total risk-based capital15.85 %15.33 %15.84 %14.94 %16.03 %
(1) At end of period



Nine Months Ended
September 30
2022
September 30
2021
September 30
2020
PER SHARE
Basic earnings$2.11 $1.85 $1.46 
Diluted earnings$2.08 $1.82 $1.43 
Dividends$0.81 $0.81 $0.81 
Tangible book value$16.96 $21.87 $21.75 
Quoted market value
High$26.25 $26.74 $24.50 
Low$21.39 $19.45 $15.60 
Close (1)
$21.40 $26.03 $16.74 
Common shares outstanding (1)
7,564,348 7,926,610 8,007,901 
Average number of common shares outstanding7,544,909 7,948,578 7,945,762 
Average number of diluted common shares outstanding7,647,117 8,065,252 8,096,802 
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average total assets1.03 %0.97 %0.82 %
Return on average shareholders' equity10.62 %8.82 %7.04 %
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity14.01 %11.28 %9.05 %
Net interest margin yield (FTE)3.10 %2.87 %2.93 %
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (1)
Loans sold with servicing retained$268,879 $285,392 $289,524 
Assets managed by Isabella Wealth$464,136 $491,784 $403,730 
Total assets under management$2,796,992 $2,859,877 $2,664,951 
ASSET QUALITY (1)
Nonaccrual status loans$580 $3,077 $4,946 
Performing troubled debt restructurings$18,702 $26,189 $23,257 
Foreclosed assets$240 $348 $651 
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries)$(34)$52 $(158)
Nonperforming loans to gross loans0.05 %0.25 %0.38 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.04 %0.18 %0.30 %
Allowance for loan and lease losses to gross loans0.78 %0.73 %0.73 %
CAPITAL RATIOS (1)
Shareholders' equity to assets8.56 %10.64 %11.29 %
Tier 1 leverage8.44 %8.37 %8.76 %
Common equity tier 1 capital12.92 %13.07 %12.90 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital12.92 %13.07 %12.90 %
Total risk-based capital15.85 %16.03 %13.64 %
(1) At end of period



SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET DATA (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30
2022
June 30
2022
March 31
2022
December 31
2021
September 30
2021
Commercial$730,504 $772,567 $727,614 $807,439 $757,993 
Agricultural96,850 94,726 88,169 93,955 93,782 
Residential real estate334,412 329,795 328,559 326,361 321,620 
Consumer74,385 74,822 74,029 73,282 75,163 
Gross loans$1,236,151 $1,271,910 $1,218,371 $1,301,037 $1,248,558 
September 30
2022
June 30
2022
March 31
2022
December 31
2021
September 30
2021
Noninterest bearing demand deposits$510,127 $488,110 $461,473 $448,352 $430,950 
Interest bearing demand deposits368,537 370,284 387,187 364,563 374,137 
Savings deposits651,129 635,397 635,195 596,662 572,136 
Certificates of deposit260,741 265,477 279,708 297,696 312,027 
Internet certificates of deposit499 598 598 3,066 3,066 
Total deposits$1,791,033 $1,759,866 $1,764,161 $1,710,339 $1,692,316 
September 30
2022
June 30
2022
March 31
2022
December 31
2021
September 30
2021
U.S. Treasury$206,791 $214,474 $218,268 $209,703 $192,069 
States and political subdivisions114,000 119,649 114,015 121,205 128,689 
Auction rate money market preferred2,479 2,497 2,867 3,242 3,246 
Mortgage-backed securities41,042 45,796 49,578 56,148 62,030 
Collateralized mortgage obligations209,720 167,572 152,441 92,301 100,767 
Corporate7,201 7,602 7,750 8,002 7,583 
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value$581,233 $557,590 $544,919 $490,601 $494,384 
September 30
2022
June 30
2022
March 31
2022
December 31
2021
September 30
2021
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase without stated maturity dates$52,479 $47,247 $51,353 $50,162 $67,519 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances— 10,000 10,000 20,000 60,000 
Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs29,225 29,203 29,181 29,158 29,136 
Total borrowed funds$81,704 $86,450 $90,534 $99,320 $156,655 



SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENTS OF INCOME DATA (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended 
 September 30
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30
2022202120222021
Service charges and fees
ATM and debit card fees$1,212 $1,156 $3,507 $3,282 
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts673 601 1,913 1,518 
Freddie Mac servicing fee168 177 506 572 
Net mortgage servicing rights income (loss)— (28)477 (128)
Other fees for customer services69 58 212 245 
Total service charges and fees2,122 1,964 6,615 5,489 
Wealth management fees679 772 2,217 2,274 
Earnings on corporate owned life insurance policies223 201 655 577 
Net gain on sale of mortgage loans174 339 568 1,459 
Other54 91 339 415 
Total noninterest income$3,252 $3,367 $10,394 $10,214 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30
2022202120222021
Compensation and benefits$6,369 $6,116 $18,480 $17,693 
Furniture and equipment1,490 1,349 4,382 4,049 
Occupancy918 866 2,813 2,726 
Other
Audit, consulting, and legal fees595 665 1,749 1,553 
ATM and debit card fees543 473 1,485 1,352 
Marketing costs209 236 812 683 
Donations and community relations239 198 665 452 
Memberships and subscriptions230 234 654 662 
Loan underwriting fees243 238 640 628 
Director fees210 166 598 505 
All other871 644 2,620 2,194 
Total other noninterest expenses3,140 2,854 9,223 8,029 
Total noninterest expenses$11,917 $11,185 $34,898 $32,497