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CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Oct 30, 2024.

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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Oct 30, 2024

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EX-99.1 · Dividend Declared

Dividend Declared

On September 3, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.49 per share, which was paid on September 27, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 13, 2024. The quarterly cash dividend is an increase of 1.0% over the regular cash dividend of $0.485 per share declared one year ago, as adjusted for the 1% stock dividend declared in June 2024.

Citizens Financial Services, Inc. has nearly 1,900 shareholders, the majority of whom reside in markets where its offices are located.

Note: This press release may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not historical facts; rather, they are statements based on the Company's current expectations regarding its business strategies and their intended results and its future performance. Forward-looking statements are preceded by terms such as "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "intends" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Numerous risks and uncertainties could cause or contribute to the Company's actual results, performance and achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause or contribute to these differences include, without limitation, changes in general economic conditions, including changes in market interest rates and changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government; legislative and regulatory changes; and other factors disclosed periodically in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Because of the risks and uncertainties inherent in forward-looking statements, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them, whether included in this press release or made elsewhere periodically by the Company or on its behalf. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by applicable law or regulation.

(1) See reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures at the end of the press release

CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
As of or For The · As of or For The
Three Months Ended · Nine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2024202320242023
Income and Performance Ratios
Net Income$ 7,536$ 7,548$ 19,835$ 10,271
Return on average assets (annualized)1.00%1.02%0.88%0.53%
Return on average equity (annualized)9.53%10.10%8.45%5.21%
Return on average tangible equity (annualized) (a)14.82%14.37%13.39%6.56%
Net interest margin (tax equivalent) (a)3.09%3.29%3.09%3.25%
Earnings per share - basic (b)$ 1.59$ 1.59$ 4.18$ 2.38
Earnings per share - diluted (b)$ 1.59$ 1.59$ 4.17$ 2.38
Cash dividends paid per share (b)$ 0.490$ 0.485$ 1.460$ 1.435
Number of shares used in computation - basic (b)4,749,6794,746,5414,748,9884,321,848
Number of shares used in computation - diluted (b)4,751,2244,746,5414,753,9274,321,848
Asset quality
Allowance for credit losses - loans$ 21,695$ 21,455
Non-performing assets$ 24,045$ 13,621
Allowance for credit losses - loans to total loans0.93%0.96%
Non-performing assets to total loans1.03%0.61%
Annualized net charge-offs to total loans0.21%0.14%0.15%0.05%
Equity
Book value per share (b)$ 62.75$ 55.27
Tangible Book value per share (a) (b)$ 44.08$ 36.62
Market Value (Last reported trade of month)$ 58.75$ 47.92
Common shares outstanding4,759,7304,706,111
Other
Average Full Time Equivalent Employees395.7400.1393.0345.2
Loan to Deposit Ratio95.14%96.20%
Trust assets under management$ 181,052$ 164,012
Brokerage assets under management$ 388,594$ 305,951
Balance Sheet HighlightsSeptember 30,December 31,September 30,
2024 · 2023 · 2023
Assets$ 3,026,468$ 2,975,321$ 2,959,216
Investment securities420,920419,539419,665
Loans (net of unearned income)2,331,0022,248,8362,246,396
Allowance for credit losses - loans21,69521,15321,455
Deposits2,450,1492,321,4812,335,135
Stockholders' Equity298,654279,666262,686
(a) See reconcilation of GAAP and Non-GAAP measures at the end of the press release
(b) Prior period amounts were adjusted to reflect stock dividends.
CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(UNAUDITED)
September 30,December 31,September 30,
(in thousands except share data)202420232023
ASSETS:
Cash and due from banks:
Noninterest-bearing$ 26,780$ 37,733$ 25,267
Interest-bearing9,98315,08518,069
Total cash and cash equivalents36,76352,81843,336
Interest bearing time deposits with other banks3,8204,0704,566
Equity securities1,7301,9381,858
Available-for-sale securities419,190417,601417,807
Loans held for sale13,5209,37914,155
Loans (net of allowance for credit losses - loans: $21,695 at September 30, 2024;
$21,153 at December 31, 2023 and $21,455 at September 30, 2023)2,309,3072,227,6832,224,941
Premises and equipment21,23721,38421,421
Accrued interest receivable10,80311,04310,327
Goodwill85,75885,75884,758
Bank owned life insurance50,08449,89749,586
Other intangibles3,0833,6503,866
Fair value of derivative instruments - asset8,99313,68718,144
Deferred tax asset14,44917,33921,384
Other assets47,73159,07443,067
TOTAL ASSETS$ 3,026,468$ 2,975,321$ 2,959,216
LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing$ 548,218$ 523,784$ 542,144
Interest-bearing1,901,9311,797,6971,792,991
Total deposits2,450,1492,321,4812,335,135
Borrowed funds231,732322,036316,151
Accrued interest payable5,5494,2982,726
Fair value of derivative instruments - liability4,7637,92210,694
Other liabilities35,62139,91831,824
TOTAL LIABILITIES2,727,8142,695,6552,696,530
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred Stock $1.00 par value; authorized
3,000,000 shares; none issued in 2024 or 2023---
Common stock
$1.00 par value; authorized 25,000,000 shares at September 30, 2024, December 31, 2023 and
September 30, 2023: issued 5,207,343 at September 30, 2024 and 5,160,754 at December 31, 2023 and
September 30, 20235,2075,1615,161
Additional paid-in capital144,927143,233143,302
Retained earnings183,792172,975167,740
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(18,916)(24,911)(36,643)
Treasury stock, at cost: 447,613 at September 30, 2024 and 453,760 shares
at December 31, 2023 and 454,643 shares at September 30, 2023(16,356)(16,792)(16,874)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY298,654279,666262,686
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$ 3,026,468$ 2,975,321$ 2,959,216
CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended · Nine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
(in thousands, except share and per share data)2024202320242023
INTEREST INCOME:
Interest and fees on loans$ 35,858$ 33,772$ 106,058$ 80,438
Interest-bearing deposits with banks190264695462
Investment securities:
Taxable1,7361,7345,0234,973
Nontaxable5175401,5691,729
Dividends3883791,1791,004
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME38,68936,689114,52488,606
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits13,47510,10038,45119,519
Borrowed funds3,8904,18512,49110,682
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE17,36514,28550,94230,201
NET INTEREST INCOME21,32422,40463,58258,405
(Negative) provision for credit losses(200)4752,587737
Provision for credit losses - acquisition day 1 non-PCD---4,591
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
(NEGATIVE) PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES21,52421,92960,99553,077
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Service charges1,6361,6924,3934,196
Trust184172629583
Brokerage and insurance5454731,7731,429
Gains on loans sold7524601,648674
Equity security gains (losses), net15969127(223)
Available for sale security losses, net---(51)
Earnings on bank owned life insurance3384891,334941
Gain on sale of Braavo division--1,102-
Other1413071,056567
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME3,7553,66212,0628,116
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
Salaries and employee benefits9,71510,00529,62225,598
Occupancy1,2151,2213,8052,870
Furniture and equipment260255791568
Professional fees6205062,0211,274
FDIC insurance expense5553751,5891,000
Pennsylvania shares tax226297866893
Amortization of intangibles136157432219
Software expenses5005511,5081,274
ORE expenses84111246126
Merger and acquisition expenses-623-9,269
Other2,7182,3438,0385,811
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSES16,02916,44448,91848,902
Income before provision for income taxes9,2509,14724,13912,291
Provision for income tax expense1,7141,5994,3042,020
NET INCOME$ 7,536$ 7,548$ 19,835$ 10,271
PER COMMON SHARE DATA:
Net Income - Basic$ 1.59$ 1.59$ 4.18$ 2.38
Net Income - Diluted$ 1.59$ 1.59$ 4.17$ 2.38
Cash Dividends Paid$ 0.490$ 0.485$ 1.460$ 1.435
Number of shares used in computation - basic4,749,6794,746,5414,748,9884,321,848
Number of shares used in computation - diluted4,751,2244,746,5414,753,9274,321,848
CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
QUARTERLY CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended,
June 30,June 30,March 31,Dec 31,Sept 30,
20242024202420232023
Interest income$ 38,689$ 37,902$ 37,933$ 38,512$ 36,689
Interest expense17,36516,60216,97516,65714,285
Net interest income21,32421,30020,95821,85522,404
(Negative) provision for credit losses(200)2,002785200475
Provision for credit losses - acquisition day 1 non-PCD-----
Net interest income after (negative) provision for credit losses21,52419,29820,17321,65521,929
Non-interest income3,5963,4234,9163,4103,593
Investment securities gains (losses), net159(87)557969
Non-interest expenses16,02916,24616,64315,92016,444
Income before provision for income taxes9,2506,3888,5019,2249,147
Provision for income tax expense1,7141,1131,4771,6841,599
Net income$ 7,536$ 5,275$ 7,024$ 7,540$ 7,548
Earnings Per Share - Basic$ 1.59$ 1.11$ 1.48$ 1.59$ 1.59
Earnings Per Share - Diluted$ 1.59$ 1.11$ 1.48$ 1.59$ 1.59
CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCES, INTEREST, YIELDS AND RATES, AND NET INTEREST MARGIN ON A FULLY TAX-EQUIVALENT BASIS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended September 30,
2024 · 2023
Average · Average · Average · Average
Balance (1)InterestRateBalance (1)InterestRate
(dollars in thousands)$$%$$%
ASSETS
Short-term investments:
Interest-bearing deposits at banks18,3741603.4424,0962253.70
Total short-term investments18,3741603.4424,0962253.70
Interest bearing time deposits at banks3,820303.124,579393.38
Investment securities:
Taxable352,3772,1242.41386,8062,1132.19
Tax-exempt (3)104,3426532.50108,9596832.51
Investment securities456,7192,7772.43495,7652,7962.26
Loans: (2)(3)(4)
Residential mortgage loans355,5515,3225.95357,3884,9255.47
Construction loans183,5213,4737.53166,2043,3397.97
Commercial Loans1,234,95119,5226.291,196,67518,9836.29
Agricultural Loans356,1054,8165.38342,4994,2854.96
Loans to state & political subdivisions55,4185533.9760,8206113.99
Other loans111,7172,2828.1388,7101,7507.83
Loans, net of discount (2)(3)(4)2,297,26335,9686.232,212,29633,8936.08
Total interest-earning assets2,776,17638,9355.582,736,73636,9535.36
Cash and due from banks9,11910,696
Bank premises and equipment20,86421,401
Other assets197,275190,431
Total non-interest earning assets227,258222,528
Total assets3,003,4342,959,264
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Interest-bearing liabilities:
NOW accounts736,4494,5592.46789,5134,4682.25
Savings accounts293,9903870.52326,4524260.52
Money market accounts406,3633,3663.30403,6282,6822.64
Certificates of deposit502,2265,1634.09347,7832,5242.88
Total interest-bearing deposits1,939,02813,4752.761,867,37610,1002.15
Other borrowed funds319,9093,8904.84347,3264,1854.78
Total interest-bearing liabilities2,258,93717,3653.062,214,70214,2852.56
Demand deposits393,632408,531
Other liabilities34,48737,118
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities428,119445,649
Stockholders' equity316,378298,913
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity3,003,4342,959,264
Net interest income21,57022,668
Net interest spread (5)2.52%2.80%
Net interest income as a percentage
of average interest-earning assets3.09%3.29%
Ratio of interest-earning assets
to interest-bearing liabilities123%124%
(1) Averages are based on daily averages.
(2) Includes loan origination and commitment fees.
(3) Tax exempt interest revenue is shown on a tax equivalent basis for proper comparison using
a statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for 2024 and 2023. See reconciliation of GAAP and non-gaap measures at the end
of the press release
(4) Income on non-accrual loans is accounted for on a cash basis, and the loan balances are included in interest-earning assets.
(5) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average rate earned on interest-earning assets
and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCES, INTEREST, YIELDS AND RATES, AND NET INTEREST MARGIN ON A FULLY TAX-EQUIVALENT BASIS
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024 · 2023
Average · Average · Average · Average
Balance (1)InterestRateBalance (1)InterestRate
(dollars in thousands)$$%$$%
ASSETS
Short-term investments:
Interest-bearing deposits at banks29,2426052.7621,7723332.04
Total short-term investments29,2426052.7621,7723332.04
Interest bearing time deposits at banks3,898903.085,5401293.11
Investment securities:
Taxable356,8716,2022.32385,2465,9772.07
Tax-exempt (3)105,7341,9862.50114,3072,1882.55
Investment securities462,6058,1882.36499,5538,1652.18
Loans: (2)(3)(4)
Residential mortgage loans357,08915,6125.84268,56210,7975.38
Construction loans185,83210,3317.43114,3865,8316.82
Commercial Loans1,240,42559,1966.371,039,00645,0795.80
Agricultural Loans348,91913,7035.25344,07912,7594.96
Loans to state & political subdivisions56,1161,6593.9560,1831,7363.86
Other loans96,9425,8828.1082,4054,5797.43
Loans, net of discount (2)(3)(4)2,285,323106,3836.221,908,62180,7815.66
Total interest-earning assets2,781,068115,2665.542,435,48689,4084.91
Cash and due from banks9,3798,709
Bank premises and equipment21,06819,340
Other assets184,561126,075
Total non-interest earning assets215,008154,124
Total assets2,996,0762,589,610
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Interest-bearing liabilities:
NOW accounts767,40614,5572.53616,1038,0521.75
Savings accounts298,4501,1650.52320,2278970.37
Money market accounts389,6559,1313.13352,0555,8022.20
Certificates of deposit460,89013,5983.94303,8254,7682.10
Total interest-bearing deposits1,916,40138,4512.681,592,21019,5191.64
Other borrowed funds340,13212,4914.91318,18010,6824.49
Total interest-bearing liabilities2,256,53350,9423.021,910,39030,2012.11
Demand deposits382,340380,638
Other liabilities44,30335,566
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities426,643416,204
Stockholders' equity312,900263,016
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity2,996,0762,589,610
Net interest income64,32459,207
Net interest spread (5)2.52%2.80%
Net interest income as a percentage
of average interest-earning assets3.09%3.25%
Ratio of interest-earning assets
to interest-bearing liabilities123%127%
(1) Averages are based on daily averages.
(2) Includes loan origination and commitment fees.
(3) Tax exempt interest revenue is shown on a tax equivalent basis for proper comparison using
a statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for 2024 and 2023. See reconciliation of GAAP and non-gaap measures at the end
of the press release
(4) Income on non-accrual loans is accounted for on a cash basis, and the loan balances are included in interest-earning assets.
(5) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average rate earned on interest-earning assets
and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF LOANS BY TYPE; NON-PERFORMING ASSETS; and ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
(UNAUDITED)
(Excludes Loans Held for Sale)
(In Thousands)
September 30,June 30,March 31,December 31,September 30,
20242024202420232023
Real estate:
Residential$ 353,254$ 354,588$ 357,779$ 359,990$ 356,381
Commercial1,110,5481,110,2691,115,9001,092,8871,081,123
Agricultural331,734327,057318,413314,802314,164
Construction178,706180,157184,506195,826175,320
Consumer143,06470,54253,10161,316115,753
Other commercial loans134,285130,851129,438136,168120,347
Other agricultural loans24,53726,24724,34530,67326,648
State & political subdivision loans54,87456,00556,17757,17456,660
Total loans2,331,0022,255,7162,239,6592,248,8362,246,396
Less: allowance for credit losses - loans21,69522,79721,59821,15321,455
Net loans$ 2,309,307$ 2,232,919$ 2,218,061$ 2,227,683$ 2,224,941
Past due and non-performing assets
Total Loans past due 30-89 days and still accruing$ 7,423$ 20,652$ 6,311$ 10,457$ 5,960
Non-accrual loans$ 20,858$ 14,949$ 14,693$ 12,187$ 13,139
Loans past due 90 days or more and accruing7012858205168
Non-performing loans$ 21,559$ 15,234$ 15,513$ 12,703$ 13,147
OREO2,4862,690200474474
Total Non-performing assets$ 24,045$ 17,924$ 15,713$ 13,177$ 13,621
Three Months Ended
Analysis of the Allowance for Credit Losses - LoansSeptember 30,June 30,March 31,December 31,September 30,
(In Thousands)20242024202420232023
Balance, beginning of period$ 22,797$ 21,598$ 21,153$ 21,455$ 21,652
Impact of Adopting ASC 326-----
Charge-offs(1,212)(682)(674)(510)(808)
Recoveries1077810
Net (charge-offs) recoveries(1,202)(675)(667)(502)(798)
PCD allowance for credit loss at acquisition-----
Provision for credit losses - loans1001,8741,112200601
Provision for credit losses - acquisition day 1 non-PCD-----
Balance, end of period$ 21,695$ 22,797$ 21,598$ 21,153$ 21,455
CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
As of
September 30,
2024 · 2023
Tangible Equity
Stockholders Equity - GAAP$ 298,654$ 262,686
Intangible Assets(88,841)(88,624)
Tangible Equity - Non-GAAP209,813174,062
Shares outstanding adjusted for June 2024 stock Dividend4,759,7304,752,700
Tangible Book value per share - Non-GAAP$ 44.08$ 36.62
As of
2024 · 2023
Tangible Equity per share
Stockholders Equity per share - GAAP$ 62.75$ 55.27
Adjustment for intangible assets(18.67)(18.65)
Tangible Book value per share - Non-GAAP$ 44.08$ 36.62
For the Three Months Ended · For the Nine Months Ended
September 30September 30
2024202320242023
Return on Average Tangible Equity
Average Stockholders Equity - GAAP$ 292,315$ 266,899$ 286,681$ 232,326
Average Intangible Assets(88,931)(88,743)(89,123)(54,386)
Average Tangible Equity - Non-GAAP203,384178,156197,558177,940
Net Income - GAAP$ 7,536$ 7,548$ 19,835$ 10,271
Annualized Return on Average Tangible Equity Non-GAAP14.82%16.95%13.39%7.70%
For the Three Months Ended · For the Nine Months Ended
September 30September 30
2024202320242023
Return on Average Assets and Equity Excluding sale of Braavo assets, net of legal fees, provision associated with Braavo loans remaining after sale and merger and acquisition costs
Net Income - GAAP$ 7,536$ 7,548$ 19,835$ 10,271
After tax gain on sale of Braavo, net of legal fees--(712)-
After tax provisision associatated with Braavo loans remaining after sale--1,427-
After tax provision for credit losses - acquisition day 1 non-PCD---3,627
After Tax merger and acquisition costs-496-7,513
Net Income excluding merger and acquisition costs - Non-GAAP$ 7,536$ 8,044$ 20,550$ 21,411
Average Assets3,003,4342,959,2642,996,0762,589,610
Annualized Return on Average assets, Excluding sale of Braavo assets, net of legal fees, provision associated with Braavo loans remaining after sale, net of tax and merger and acquisition costs - Non-GAAP1.00%1.09%0.91%1.10%
Average Stockholders Equity - GAAP$ 316,378$ 298,913$ 312,900$ 263,016
Annualized Return on Average stockholders equity, Excluding sale of Braavo assets, net of legal fees, provision associated with Braavo loans remaining after sale, net of tax and merger and acquisition costs - Non-GAAP9.53%10.76%8.76%10.85%
Average Tangible Equity - Non-GAAP203,384178,156197,558177,940
Annualized Return on Average Tangible Equity Excluding sale of Braavo assets, net of legal fees, provision associated with Braavo loans remaining after sale, net of tax, and merger and acquisition costs - Non-GAAP14.82%18.06%13.87%16.04%
For the Three Months Ended · For the Nine Months Ended
September 30September 30
2024202320242023
Earnings per share, Excluding sale of Braavo assets, net of legal fees and merger and acquisition costs
Net Income - GAAP$ 7,536$ 7,548$ 19,835$ 10,271
After tax gain on sale of Braavo, net of legal fees--(712)-
After tax provisision associatated with Braavo loans remaining after sale--1,427-
After tax provision for credit losses - acquisition day 1 non-PCD---3,627
After Tax merger and acquisition costs-496-7,513
Net income excluding one time items - Non-GAAP$ 7,536$ 8,044$ 20,550$ 21,411
Number of shares used in computation - basic4,751,2244,746,5414,753,9274,321,848
Basic and Diluted earnings per share, Excluding sale of Braavo assets, net of legal fees, provision associated with Braavo loans remaining after sale, net of tax, and merger and acquisition costs - Non-GAAP$ 1.59$ 1.69$ 4.32$ 4.95
For the Three Months Ended · For the Nine Months Ended
September 30 · September 30
Reconciliation of net interest income on fully taxable equivalent basis2024202320242023
Total interest income$ 38,689$ 36,689$ 114,524$ 88,606
Total interest expense17,36514,28550,94230,201
Net interest income21,32422,40463,58258,405
Tax equivalent adjustment246264742802
Net interest income (fully taxable equivalent) - Non-GAAP$ 21,570$ 22,668$ 64,324$ 59,207
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