EX-99.1 2 earningsrelease_20230630xe.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 Second Quarter 2023 Earnings
Growth in loans, Isabella Wealth during Q2; results remain strong despite interest rate headwinds
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, July 20, 2023 — Isabella Bank Corporation (the “Corporation”) (OTCQX: ISBA) has reported net income of $4.6 million for the second quarter of 2023 and $10 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023. Earnings per common share were $0.62 for the second quarter of 2023 and $1.32 for the first half of the year.
Second Quarter 2023 Highlights:
Loans grew $64 million, or 5%, during the quarter.
Interest income improved 21%, compared to second quarter of 2022.
Assets managed by Isabella Wealth grew more than $22 million, or 4%, during the quarter.
Shareholders earned a cash dividend of $0.28 per share, with an annualized dividend yield of 5.46%, as of June 30, 2023.
“Our financial performance remains strong despite the challenges our industry faces with current interest rate dynamics,” said Jae A. Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Competition for deposits was strong during the quarter, leading to continued pressure on our net interest margin and a decline in deposits. Despite this decline, our liquidity position remains strong.
“We are safeguarding the long-term success of the bank with strategic decisions and initiatives that will enhance shareholder value and the customer experience. One such action, for which planning began last year, is our first move into Bay County. The upcoming opening of our Bay City loan production office (LPO) is a great opportunity for us to assist individuals and businesses throughout the area with their loan needs," Evans said. "The continued growth of our footprint demonstrates our ongoing commitment to customers and communities as a leading, independent community bank.”



Operating Results
Net income: Net income for second quarter 2023 was $4.6 million, compared to $5.3 million in the second quarter of 2022. Net income for the first six months of the year was $10 million, remaining stable year over year. Interest income continued to improve in the second quarter and nearly offset the increase in interest expense due to rising rates on deposits.
Net interest income: Net interest income for second quarter 2023 decreased $248,000 compared to the second quarter of 2022. For the first six months of the year, net interest income increased $1.6 million compared to the same period in 2022. Rising interest rates and continued loan growth led to an increase in gross interest income of $3.4 million and $7.2 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2023, compared to the same periods in 2022. While the Bank continues to benefit from a strategic reduction in higher-cost borrowings, implemented in prior periods, rising interest rates on deposits led to a $3.6 million and $5.6 million increase in interest expense for the second quarter and first six months of 2023, compared the same periods in 2022.
Noninterest income and expenses: Noninterest income was $3.6 million for the second quarter of both 2023 and 2022. For the first six months of 2023, noninterest income decreased $245,000 compared to the same period in 2022, driven by a $554,000 reduction in mortgage servicing rights income, as rising interest rates led to a decline in both the volume and balance of loans serviced. Noninterest expenses increased $878,000 during the second quarter of 2023 and $1.8 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 in comparison to the same periods in 2022. The increase was primarily the result of increased expense related to compensation, equipment, and FDIC insurance.
Net yield on interest earning assets: The Corporation’s fully taxable equivalent net yield on interest earning assets was 3.11% and 3.17% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to 3.16% and 3.01% for the same periods in 2022. While the second quarter of 2023 fell in comparison to the same period in 2022, net yield for the first half of 2023 improved significantly through strategic initiatives - such as the reduced reliance on higher-cost borrowed funds and brokered deposits - that were implemented in prior periods in anticipation of rising interest rates.
Balance Sheet
Assets: Total assets were $2 billion and assets under management were $2.9 billion as of June 30, 2023. Managed assets include loans sold and serviced of $255 million as well as $594 million in investment and trust assets managed by Isabella Wealth. Investment and trust assets increased $80 million, or 15.5%, since December 31, 2022.
Loans: Loans outstanding as of June 30, 2023 totaled $1.3 billion. Gross loans increased $63.8 million during the second quarter and rose $70.2 million compared to December 31, 2022. This reflects growth in the consumer portfolio and a resumption of the Bank's engagement with a mortgage participation program. Adherence to



strong underwriting standards continued to be reflected in the low levels of total past due and nonaccrual loans, which were $3.7 million, or 0.28% of total loans, at the end of the period.
Deposits: Total deposits were $1.7 billion as of June 30, 2023, a decrease of $29.3 million, or 1.7%, since December 31, 2022. The decline occurred during the second quarter, and was driven by strong pricing competition within the industry.
Capital: The Bank is considered a “well-capitalized” institution, as its capital ratios exceeded the minimum designated requirements. As of June 30, 2023, the Bank’s Tier 1 Leverage Ratio was 9.17%, Tier 1 Capital Ratio was 13.08%, and Total Capital Ratio was 14.00%. 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 second quarter of 2023, the Corporation paid a $0.28 per common share cash dividend. Based on the Corporation’s closing stock price of $20.50 as of June 30, 2023, the annualized cash dividend yield was 5.46%.
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 120 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 Investor Relations 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 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.



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30
2023
December 31
2022
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and demand deposits due from banks$25,584 $27,420 
Fed Funds sold and interest bearing balances due from banks4,296 11,504 
Total cash and cash equivalents29,880 38,924 
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value530,497 580,481 
Mortgage loans available-for-sale362 379 
Loans1,334,402 1,264,173 
Less allowance for credit losses12,833 9,850 
Net loans1,321,569 1,254,323 
Premises and equipment26,383 25,553 
Corporate owned life insurance policies33,433 32,988 
Equity securities without readily determinable fair values15,746 15,746 
Goodwill and other intangible assets48,285 48,287 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets36,293 33,586 
TOTAL ASSETS$2,042,448 $2,030,267 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits
Noninterest bearing$458,845 $494,346 
Interest bearing demand deposits335,922 372,155 
Certificates of deposit under $250 and other savings824,272 810,642 
Certificates of deposit over $25095,909 67,132 
Total deposits1,714,948 1,744,275 
Borrowed funds
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements37,102 57,771 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances55,000 — 
Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs29,290 29,245 
Total borrowed funds121,392 87,016 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities17,677 12,766 
Total liabilities1,854,017 1,844,057 
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock — no par value 15,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 7,496,826 shares (including 195,217 shares held in the Rabbi Trust) in 2023 and 7,559,421 shares (including 154,879 shares held in the Rabbi Trust) in 2022126,278 128,651 
Shares to be issued for deferred compensation obligations5,395 5,005 
Retained earnings93,175 89,748 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(36,417)(37,194)
Total shareholders’ equity188,431 186,210 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$2,042,448 $2,030,267 



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended 
 June 30
Six Months Ended 
 June 30
 2023202220232022
Interest income
Loans, including fees$15,931 $13,179 $30,820 $25,557 
Available-for-sale securities
Taxable2,382 2,027 4,884 3,642 
Nontaxable665 704 1,383 1,364 
Federal funds sold and other517 192 1,003 301 
Total interest income19,495 16,102 38,090 30,864 
Interest expense
Deposits4,109 854 6,938 1,790 
Borrowings
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements171 320 17 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances270 47 270 119 
Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs266 266 532 532 
Total interest expense4,816 1,175 8,060 2,458 
Net interest income14,679 14,927 30,030 28,406 
Provision for credit losses196 485 237 522 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses14,483 14,442 29,793 27,884 
Noninterest income
Service charges and fees2,047 2,284 4,025 4,493 
Wealth management fees981 784 1,767 1,538 
Earnings on corporate owned life insurance policies226 222 452 432 
Net gain on sale of mortgage loans56 170 123 394 
Other294 135 530 285 
Total noninterest income3,604 3,595 6,897 7,142 
Noninterest expenses
Compensation and benefits6,561 6,037 13,150 12,111 
Furniture and equipment1,613 1,442 3,210 2,892 
Occupancy993 929 1,998 1,895 
Other3,372 3,253 6,379 6,083 
Total noninterest expenses12,539 11,661 24,737 22,981 
Income before federal income tax expense5,548 6,376 11,953 12,045 
Federal income tax expense918 1,081 2,002 2,016 
NET INCOME$4,630 $5,295 $9,951 $10,029 
Earnings per common share
Basic$0.62 $0.70 $1.32 $1.33 
Diluted$0.61 $0.69 $1.31 $1.31 
Cash dividends per common share$0.28 $0.27 $0.56 $0.54 



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
June 30, 2023June 30, 2022
Average
Balance
Tax
Equivalent
Interest
Average
Yield /
Rate
Average
Balance
Tax
Equivalent
Interest
Average
Yield /
Rate
INTEREST EARNING ASSETS
Loans (1)
$1,300,593 $15,931 4.90 %$1,259,573 $13,179 4.19 %
Taxable investment securities485,897 2,356 1.94 %475,010 2,027 1.71 %
Nontaxable investment securities97,755 946 3.87 %109,367 975 3.57 %
Fed funds sold— 4.70 %— 1.47 %
Other37,664 517 5.49 %77,176 192 1.00 %
Total earning assets1,921,913 19,750 4.11 %1,921,132 16,373 3.41 %
NONEARNING ASSETS
Allowance for credit losses(12,759)(9,288)
Cash and demand deposits due from banks24,807 22,838 
Premises and equipment26,401 24,269 
Accrued income and other assets80,374 84,590 
Total assets$2,040,736 $2,043,541 
INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES
Interest bearing demand deposits$348,341 194 0.22 %$375,123 56 0.06 %
Savings deposits628,673 1,849 1.18 %627,916 171 0.11 %
Time deposits303,117 2,066 2.73 %274,284 627 0.91 %
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements35,495 171 1.93 %46,029 0.07 %
Federal Home Loan Bank advances20,404 270 5.29 %10,000 47 1.88 %
Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs
29,275 266 3.63 %29,188 266 3.65 %
Total interest bearing liabilities1,365,305 4,816 1.41 %1,362,540 1,175 0.34 %
NONINTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES
Demand deposits462,953 470,139 
Other16,906 15,237 
Shareholders’ equity195,572 195,625 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,040,736 $2,043,541 
Net interest income (FTE)$14,934 $15,198 
Net yield on interest earning assets (FTE)3.11 %3.16 %
(1) Includes loans and mortgage loans AFS



Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023June 30, 2022
Average
Balance
Tax
Equivalent
Interest
Average
Yield /
Rate
Average
Balance
Tax
Equivalent
Interest
Average
Yield /
Rate
INTEREST EARNING ASSETS
Loans (1)
$1,284,520 $30,820 4.80 %$1,247,746 $25,557 4.10 %
Taxable investment securities495,340 4,827 1.95 %448,405 3,642 1.62 %
Nontaxable investment securities101,973 1,967 3.86 %105,507 1,895 3.59 %
Fed funds sold10 — 4.77 %— 1.12 %
Other49,059 1,003 4.09 %120,027 301 0.50 %
Total earning assets1,930,902 38,617 4.00 %1,921,689 31,395 3.27 %
NONEARNING ASSETS
Allowance for credit losses(12,709)(9,209)
Cash and demand deposits due from banks24,918 24,827 
Premises and equipment26,132 24,364 
Accrued income and other assets75,746 93,648 
Total assets$2,044,989 $2,055,319 
INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES
Interest bearing demand deposits$363,942 340 0.19 %$379,275 106 0.06 %
Savings deposits637,281 3,315 1.04 %621,661 330 0.11 %
Time deposits285,389 3,283 2.30 %282,172 1,354 0.96 %
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements37,656 320 1.70 %47,535 17 0.07 %
Federal Home Loan Bank advances10,193 270 5.30 %12,431 119 1.91 %
Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs
29,264 532 3.64 %29,177 532 3.65 %
Total interest bearing liabilities1,363,725 8,060 1.18 %1,372,251 2,458 0.36 %
NONINTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES
Demand deposits474,656 464,271 
Other15,005 16,061 
Shareholders’ equity191,603 202,736 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,044,989 $2,055,319 
Net interest income (FTE)$30,557 $28,937 
Net yield on interest earning assets (FTE)3.17 %3.01 %
(1) Includes loans and mortgage loans AFS



SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
June 30
2023
March 31
2023
December 31
2022
September 30
2022
June 30
2022
PER SHARE
Basic earnings$0.62 $0.70 $0.84 $0.78 $0.70 
Diluted earnings$0.61 $0.70 $0.83 $0.77 $0.69 
Dividends$0.28 $0.28 $0.28 $0.27 $0.27 
Tangible book value$18.69 $19.24 $18.25 $16.96 $18.85 
Quoted market value
High$26.00 $25.10 $24.02 $24.95 $26.25 
Low$19.13 $22.08 $21.00 $21.39 $23.00 
Close (1)
$20.50 $24.80 $23.50 $21.40 $24.80 
Common shares outstanding (1)
7,496,826 7,540,015 7,559,421 7,564,348 7,553,113 
Average number of common shares outstanding7,498,584 7,556,585 7,564,405 7,555,333 7,545,001 
Average number of diluted common shares outstanding7,567,527 7,634,417 7,648,152 7,650,950 7,650,145 
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average total assets0.91 %1.04 %1.24 %1.13 %1.04 %
Return on average shareholders' equity9.47 %11.35 %14.01 %12.13 %10.83 %
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity12.58 %15.28 %19.14 %16.15 %14.38 %
Net interest margin yield (FTE)3.11 %3.22 %3.43 %3.28 %3.16 %
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (1)
Loans sold with servicing retained$254,934 $259,512 $264,206 $268,879 $273,294 
Assets managed by Isabella Wealth$593,530 $571,453 $513,918 $464,136 $454,535 
Total assets under management$2,890,912 $2,915,589 $2,808,391 $2,796,992 $2,776,202 
ASSET QUALITY (1)
Nonaccrual loans$414 $488 $457 $580 $540 
Foreclosed assets$405 $414 $439 $240 $241 
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries)$(3)$(9)$(230)$41 $(11)
Nonperforming loans to gross loans0.04 %0.04 %0.04 %0.05 %0.05 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.05 %0.05 %0.05 %0.04 %0.05 %
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans0.96 %0.99 %0.78 %0.78 %0.76 %
CAPITAL RATIOS (1)
Shareholders' equity to assets9.23 %9.27 %9.17 %8.56 %9.31 %
Tier 1 leverage8.70 %8.58 %8.61 %8.44 %8.38 %
Common equity tier 1 capital12.39 %12.71 %12.91 %12.92 %12.44 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital12.39 %12.71 %12.91 %12.92 %12.44 %
Total risk-based capital15.37 %15.77 %15.79 %15.85 %15.33 %
(1) At end of period



SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
Six Months Ended
June 30
2023
June 30
2022
June 30
2021
PER SHARE
Basic earnings$1.32 $1.33 $1.26 
Diluted earnings$1.31 $1.31 $1.24 
Dividends$0.56 $0.54 $0.54 
Tangible book value$18.69 $18.85 $21.73 
Quoted market value
High$26.00 $26.25 $23.90 
Low$19.13 $23.00 $19.45 
Close (1)
$20.50 $24.80 $23.00 
Common shares outstanding (1)
7,496,826 7,553,113 7,946,658 
Average number of common shares outstanding7,528,251 7,539,799 7,956,889 
Average number of diluted common shares outstanding7,601,613 7,645,357 8,075,763 
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average total assets0.97 %0.98 %1.00 %
Return on average shareholders' equity10.39 %9.89 %9.06 %
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity13.89 %13.00 %11.61 %
Net interest margin yield (FTE)3.17 %3.01 %2.88 %
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (1)
Loans sold with servicing retained$254,934 $273,294 $290,033 
Assets managed by Isabella Wealth$593,530 $454,535 $493,287 
Total assets under management$2,890,912 $2,776,202 $2,814,727 
ASSET QUALITY (1)
Nonaccrual loans$414 $540 $3,329 
Foreclosed assets$405 $241 $365 
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries)$(12)$(75)$(108)
Nonperforming loans to gross loans0.04 %0.05 %0.28 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.05 %0.05 %0.19 %
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans0.96 %0.76 %0.78 %
CAPITAL RATIOS (1)
Shareholders' equity to assets9.23 %9.31 %10.88 %
Tier 1 leverage8.70 %8.38 %8.46 %
Common equity tier 1 capital12.39 %12.44 %13.81 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital12.39 %12.44 %13.81 %
Total risk-based capital15.37 %15.33 %17.00 %
(1) At end of period



SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET DATA (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30
2023
March 31
2023
December 31
2022
September 30
2022
June 30
2022
Commercial and industrial$194,914 $189,185 $178,428 $180,124 $175,674 
Commercial real estate564,254 566,410 566,012 552,399 559,602 
Advances to mortgage brokers39,099 — — 1,484 37,291 
Agricultural96,689 94,760 104,985 97,527 94,726 
Residential real estate343,474 336,186 336,694 330,232 329,795 
Consumer95,972 84,110 78,054 74,385 74,822 
Gross loans$1,334,402 $1,270,651 $1,264,173 $1,236,151 $1,271,910 
June 30
2023
March 31
2023
December 31
2022
September 30
2022
June 30
2022
Noninterest bearing demand deposits$458,845 $478,829 $494,346 $510,127 $488,110 
Interest bearing demand deposits335,922 383,602 372,155 368,537 370,284 
Savings deposits606,644 662,495 625,734 651,129 635,397 
Certificates of deposit313,288 288,103 251,541 260,741 265,477 
Internet certificates of deposit249 499 499 499 598 
Total deposits$1,714,948 $1,813,528 $1,744,275 $1,791,033 $1,759,866 
June 30
2023
March 31
2023
December 31
2022
September 30
2022
June 30
2022
U.S. Treasury$209,353 $212,086 $208,701 $206,791 $214,474 
States and political subdivisions95,242 108,719 117,512 114,000 119,649 
Auction rate money market preferred2,637 2,716 2,342 2,479 2,497 
Mortgage-backed securities35,532 37,797 39,070 41,042 45,796 
Collateralized mortgage obligations180,996 200,252 205,728 209,720 167,572 
Corporate6,737 7,080 7,128 7,201 7,602 
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value$530,497 $568,650 $580,481 $581,233 $557,590 
June 30
2023
March 31
2023
December 31
2022
September 30
2022
June 30
2022
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase without stated maturity dates$37,102 $31,995 $57,771 $52,479 $47,247 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances55,000 — — — 10,000 
Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs29,290 29,267 29,245 29,225 29,203 
Total borrowed funds$121,392 $61,262 $87,016 $81,704 $86,450 



SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENTS OF INCOME DATA (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30Six Months Ended June 30
2023202220232022
Service charges and fees
ATM and debit card fees$1,244 $1,202 $2,404 $2,295 
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts588 631 1,199 1,240 
Freddie Mac servicing fee162 167 321 338 
Net mortgage servicing rights income (loss)(41)213 (77)477 
Other fees for customer services94 71 178 143 
Total service charges and fees2,047 2,284 4,025 4,493 
Wealth management fees981 784 1,767 1,538 
Earnings on corporate owned life insurance policies226 222 452 432 
Net gain on sale of mortgage loans56 170 123 394 
Other294 135 530 285 
Total noninterest income$3,604 $3,595 $6,897 $7,142 
Three Months Ended June 30Six Months Ended June 30
2023202220232022
Compensation and benefits$6,561 $6,037 $13,150 $12,111 
Furniture and equipment1,613 1,442 3,210 2,892 
Occupancy993 929 1,998 1,895 
Other
Audit, consulting, and legal fees557 605 1,092 1,154 
ATM and debit card fees409 508 809 942 
Other losses425 233 572 316 
Marketing costs240 364 485 603 
Memberships and subscriptions230 207 470 424 
FDIC insurance premiums233 131 461 256 
Donations and community relations256 139 440 426 
Loan underwriting fees216 215 431 397 
Director fees198 187 402 388 
All other608 664 1,217 1,177 
Total other noninterest expenses3,372 3,253 6,379 6,083 
Total noninterest expenses$12,539 $11,661 $24,737 $22,981