LNKB LINKBANCORP Inc

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 08, 2024

 

 

LINKBANCORP, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Pennsylvania			001-41505	82-5130531
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1250 Camp Hill Bypass, Suite 202
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania				17011
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 855 569-2265

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01		LNKB		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD

A copy of LINKBANCORP, Inc.’s investor presentation based on March 31, 2024 financial information is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

The information in Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities thereof, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or under the Securities Act of 1933, except to the extent specifically provided in any such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)	No financial statements of businesses acquired are required.
(b)	No pro forma financial information is required.
(c)	Not applicable
(d)	Exhibits.
	99.1     Investor Presentation
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SIGNATURES

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.

			LINKBANCORP, INC.
Date:	May 8, 2024	By:	/s/ Carl D. Lundblad
			Carl D. Lundblad President

 

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May 2024 FIRST QUARTER 2024 Nasdaq: LNKB ir.linkbancorp.com

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION / DISCLAIMERS LINKBANCORP, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNKB) (“LINKBANCORP” or the “Company”) is the parent company of LINKBANK (the “Bank”). Company and Bank data reflect the November 30, 2023 effective date of Partners Bancorp, Inc. (“Partners”) with and into the Company and the merger of Partners Bancorp’s the Bank of Delmarva & Virginia Partners Bank subsidiaries with and into LINKBANK (the “Merger”). Given that the Merger with Partners was completed on November 30, 2023, fourth quarter 2023 results do not represent a full quarter of comparable combined earnings. Reported results prior to the fourth quarter of 2023 reflect legacy LINKBANCORP results only. Financial data for the most recent quarter (“MRQ”) and last twelve months (“LTM”) is for periods ended March 31, 2024. Market-pricing data is as of April 29, 2024 (Source: S&P Capital IQ Pro). Forward looking statements: This presentation may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of current or historical fact and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” and other similar expressions can be used to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. Among the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those described in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the following: costs or difficulties associated with newly developed or acquired operations; risks related to the integration of the Merger with Partners; changes in general economic trends, including inflation and changes in interest rates; increased competition; changes in consumer demand for financial services; our ability to control costs and expenses; adverse developments in borrower industries and, in particular, declines in real estate values; changes in and compliance with federal and state laws that regulate our business and capital levels; our ability to raise capital as needed; and the effects of any cybersecurity breaches. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements, except as required by law. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Disclosures regarding non-GAAP financial information: To the extent that supplemental Company or Bank financial metrics presented herein are not financial measures under generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), these non-GAAP metrics will be reconciled with comparable GAAP measures in the appendix to this presentation. Management may use non-GAAP measures in the analysis of the performance of the Company or the Bank, and they should not be considered a substitute for GAAP basis measures nor should they be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.

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Organized in 2018 with acquisition and recapitalization of distressed Stonebridge Bank High quality talent, strong culture & relationship-oriented business model Core focus on organic growth and improving profitability through operating leverage LNKB FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Total Assets $2.78 B Market Capitalization $247.24 M Total Loans $2.25 B Dividend Yield 4.60% Total Deposits $2.39 B Insider Ownership 33.5% ROA (MRQ, annualized) 0.86% ROE (MRQ, annualized) 8.63% ROTCE* (MRQ, annualized) 12.48% Company data as of most recent quarter 3/31/24 (“MRQ”) end and market data as of April 29, 2024.      *Refer to appendix for reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to its comparable GAAP measures M&A HISTORY  MID-ATLANTIC GROWTH FRANCHISE ACQUIROR BANK TARGET BANKS TRANSACTION ANNOUNCE DATE TRANSACTION CLOSE DATE TARGET TOTAL ASSETS AT ANNOUNCE 1. 6/26/2018 10/5/2018 $58 M 2. 12/10/2020 9/18/2021 $437 M 3. 2/22/2023 11/30/2023 $1.6 B LINKBANK is a premier Mid-Atlantic community bank, serving clients throughout central and southeast Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, northern Virginia, and New Jersey.​ Harrisburg

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KRISTOFER PAUL - CFO | LINKBANCORP 20 years of bank credit administration and portfolio management experience also includes Susquehanna Bank, Sovereign Bank, and Waypoint Financial Experience in development and maintenance of commercial loan portfolios for more than 6 M&A transactions Named to Next 2021: Most Powerful Women in Banking by American Banker magazine TIFFANIE HORTON - Chief Credit Officer  | LINKBANCORP Long track record of industry success Been involved in M&A of more than 10 companies with aggregate deal value surpassing $1.5 billion Successfully transitioned private community banks to public companies on NASDAQ Demonstrated track record of value creation: Waypoint Financial (PA), Tower Bancorp (PA), Sunshine Bancorp (FL) CARL LUNDBLAD - President | LINKBANCORP 27 years of banking, legal and other executive experience Extensive bank executive experience overseeing M&A, strategy development, regulatory and governance matters Strong transaction and value creation history, overseeing sales of Tower Bancorp and Susquehanna Bancshares BRENT SMITH - President | LINKBANK Consistent leader in growth initiatives with 19 years of banking experience Been involved in M&A of more than 5 companies with aggregate deal value surpassing $700 million Led on transformational acquisitions, private placements, debt issuances and branch acquisitions DEE BONORA - Chief Operations and Technology Officer  | LINKBANCORP 20+ YEAR HISTORY OF WORKING TOGETHER IN THE MID ATLANTIC REGION 21 years of banking and financial services industry experience Oversaw financial reporting and accounting of various public companies, including Hersha Hospitality Trust and Tower Bancorp Involved in transactions totaling over $700M SEASONED EXECUTIVE TEAM Strong background in bank operations, data management and systems architecture Record of value creation through efficiencies, bringing a wealth of technology and software engineering experience 29 years of technology experience in highly regulated industries also includes Orrstown Bank and Rite Aid Corp ANDREW SAMUEL - CEO | LINKBANCORP & LINKBANK 

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OUR KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS GROWTH IN TOTAL ASSETS* ($ IN MILLIONS) 2018 2019 2021 2020 2022 GNBF merger 2018 Closed acquisition of Stonebridge Bank - Total assets were $83.7 million JAN 2019 Completed $45.5 million common stock private placement JUNE 2019 Opened Client Solutions Centers in Camp Hill and Lancaster FALL 2020 Raised $5.0 million common stock private placement and issued $20.0 million in subordinated debt SEPT 2021 Completed merger with GNBF 2021 YEAR END Total assets at Dec 31, 2021 were $932.8 million and the Company achieved $788,000 in quarterly net income SEPT 2022 Completed Initial Public Offering, raising net proceeds of $34.7 million APRIL 2022 Completed a $20.0 million sub debt capital raise JAN 2022 Hired Regional Presidents for the York/Lancaster & Delaware Valley Regions DEC 2020 Crossed over $400 million in total assets 2020 YEAR END Announced our strategic merger with GNBF 2023 FEB 2023 Announced transformational merger with PTRS FEB 2023 Raised $10.0 million common stock private placement PTRS merger NOV 2023 Completed merger with PTRS *Measured as of 12/31

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Central to the LINKBANCORP culture and brand are the core “L-I-N-K” values, which support the mission of positively impacting lives. In pursuit of the mission, LINKBANCORP: Invests in the development of strong future leaders for the banking industry and our communities Contributes to economically and socially flourishing communities Seeks to demonstrate the continued viability of and integral role of community banking for our economic and social development Our well-defined brand reflects a purpose-driven, entrepreneurial and relational organization that is highly responsive to client needs and attracts best-in-class bank professionals. Our focus on culture and brand supports: Enhanced productivity Lower employee turnover Consistent brand experience High customer loyalty DIFFERENTIATED BRAND & CULTURE The LINKBANCORP corporate culture is a differentiating factor in the Company’s demonstrated growth and ability to gain market share.

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$109 THOUSAND 2024 Average Household Income 2,903,481 Population in 2024 2.48% Estimated population change in PA markets from 2024 -2029 compared to the Pennsylvania estimate of 0.70% 1.97% Estimated population change in NJ markets from 2024 -2029 compared to the New Jersey estimate of 1.50% MARKET FOCUS: PENNSYLVANIA & NEW JERSEY BRENT SMITH Market Leader &LINKBANK President Joined LINKBANK at its 2018 inception. More than 15 years of Pennsylvania banking experience and nearly two decades in the industry. 13 Pennsylvania and New Jersey client solution centers Regions including its West Chester office in the state’s highest-household-median income county, Chester County. High-growth regions, such as the Delaware Valley suburbs of Philadelphia, complement stable, diverse Central Pennsylvania communities.  Highly experienced middle-market commercial lending and underwriting teams manage a growing portfolio, with particular strength in serving multi-generational businesses and entrepreneurs in a wide range of industries, professional services firms, health care providers, and commercial real estate owners and operators. * Does not include purchase accounting Market includes the following counties: Cumberland, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Chester, Lancaster, Northumberland, York, Burlington, and Camden TOTAL LOANS* AT 3/31/24 Source: S&P Capital IQ Pro DEPOSITS** AT 3/31/24 ** Does not include brokered deposits or professional services deposits

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MARKET FOCUS: MARYLAND & DELAWARE JOHN BREDA Maryland & Delaware Market CEO Joined LINKBANK through merger with Partners, where he served as President & CEO, and subsidiary the Bank of Delmarva. More than 29 years of Maryland and Delaware banking experience and 38 years of industry experience. 12 Maryland and Delaware client solution centers High-growth regions, including the Central Maryland Baltimore-Washington corridor and Annapolis, complement Delmar Peninsula communities. Highly experienced middle-market commercial lending and underwriting teams manage a growing portfolio, with particular strength in tourism, real estate development, hospitality and small family-owned businesses. $116 THOUSAND 2024 Average Household Income 862,885 Population in 2024 3.01% Estimated population change in MD markets from 2024 -2029 compared to the Maryland estimate of 1.75% 8.55% Estimated population change in DE markets from 2024 -2029 compared to the Delaware estimate of 4.27% * Does not include purchase accounting Market includes the following counties: Sussex, Wicomico, Charles, Worcester and Anne Arundel Source: S&P Capital IQ Pro TOTAL LOANS* AT 3/31/24 DEPOSITS** AT 3/31/24 ** Does not include brokered deposits or professional services deposits

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MARKET FOCUS: VIRGINIA ADAM NALLS Virginia Market CEO DAVID TALEBIAN Virginia Market President $150 THOUSAND 2024 Average Household Income 1,320,206 Population in 2024 4.47% Estimated population change in current markets from 2024 -2029 compared to the Virginia estimate of 3.00% LOANS* 4 Virginia client solution centers High-growth regions, including Fairfax County and the Washington metropolitan area of Northern Virginia, complement growing, diverse Fredericksburg-area communities. Highly experienced middle-market commercial lending and underwriting teams manage a growing portfolio, with particular strength in government contracting, professional services, industry, medical, and technology. DEPOSITS Joined LINKBANK through the merger with Partners subsidiary Virginia Partners Bank. They each have more than 15 years of Virginia banking experience and almost two decades in the industry. * Does not include purchase accounting Market includes the following counties: Fredericksburg (City), Spotsylvania and Fairfax Source: S&P Capital IQ Pro DEPOSITS** AT 3/31/24 TOTAL LOANS* AT 3/31/24 ** Does not include brokered deposits or professional services deposits

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*Pro forma for the effect of the closure of three branches announced in March 2024 and the conversion of the Annapolis loan production office into a full service client solutions center by the end of 2024. EXECUTING ESTABLISHED STRATEGY TO MAINTAIN A BRANCH-LITE MODEL THAT TAKES FULL ADVANTAGE OF: LINKBANCORP’s organic growth engine, strategically located regional Client Solutions Centers with no teller lines and 3-4 FTEs, and innovative technology. AT THE END OF Q1 2024, LINKBANCORP: Maintained 29 client solutions centers, reflecting the November 2023 combination of LINKBANCORP’s 10 full-service offices with Partners 19 branches, through the Merger. DURING 2024, LINKBANCORP INTENDS TO: Close three client solution centers in Pennsylvania and Maryland, as announced in March 2024. Implement optimized client solution center operating hours. Relocate and convert the Annapolis MD loan production office into a full-service client solutions center by year end, enhancing growth initiatives and capabilities in Central Maryland. ONGOING, LINKBANCORP INTENDS TO: Continuously evaluate its retail operations for opportunities to leverage andoptimize efficiencies while maintaining its commitment to providing exceptional service to the customers and communities it serves. Target average deposits per client solutions center of at least $100 million. EXECUTING A BRANCH-LITE STRATEGY +

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FIRST QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS** Total assets increased $114.9 million to $2.78 billion at March 31, 2024 Cash and cash equivalents increased to $172.3 million at March 31, 2024 compared to $80.2 million at December 31, 2023 Total deposits increased $87.6 million over the quarter to $2.39 billion Net interest margin expanded 48 basis points to 4.03% for the first quarter of 2024 Net income equaled $5.73 million with adjusted pre-tax pre-provision net income of $7.42 million for the first quarter* Annualized return on assets increased to 0.86% for the quarter ending March 31, 2024 BALANCE SHEET INCOME STATEMENT $24.9 million in net interest income Noninterest income - $1.7 million Net income of $5.7 million and adjusted net income* of $5.8 million for the first quarter EPS of $0.15 per share and adjusted EPS* of $0.16 per share FIRST QUARTER 2024 $2.25 billion gross loans $23.8 million allowance for credit losses - loans $2.39 million total deposits, including $653.7 million in noninterest bearing deposits (27.4%) 4.03% Net Interest Margin 0.86% Return on Assets 8.63% 12.48% ROE ROTCE* 72.33% Efficiency Ratio $7.18 $5.00 BVPS TBVPS* $0.15 Earnings per Share *See appendix for reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to its comparable GAAP measure. **Balance Sheet comparison between March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and various comparison between Q1 2024 and Q1 2023.

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*See appendix for reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to its comparable GAAP measure. REVENUE & EARNINGS FIRST QUARTER 2024 Net Interest Income $24.8 million Net Income $5.7 million Noninterest Income $1.7 million Adjusted Net Income* $5.8 million Diluted EPS $0.15 Adjusted EPS* $0.16 GAAP Comparisons Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Net Income ($000s) (1,553) 1,347 1,772 (12,997) 5,726 EPS ($) (0.10) 0.08 0.17 (0.56) 0.15

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FIRST QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS* Yield on loans increased 45 basis points quarter over quarter to 6.48% Yield on securities increased quarter over quarter by 56 basis points to 4.66% Cost of deposits held relatively flat, increasing 2 basis points quarter over quarter to 2.11% NET INTEREST MARGIN *Comparisons between Q1 2024 to Q4 2023

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Announced closing 3 branches anticipated as of June 30, 2024 14% reduction in headcount since the closing of the merger with Partners Continuing to evaluate branch network and operational efficiencies, including branch hour initiatives NONINTEREST EXPENSE *See appendix for reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to its comparable GAAP measure.

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FIRST QUARTER 2024 DEPOSIT TRENDS Cost of deposits was 2.11% for the first quarter 27.4% of total deposits are noninterest bearing deposits. Expected to continue comparing favorably to $2B-$5B asset commercial bank peers PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DEPOSIT TRENDS Made up of primarily Title Insurance Companies and Law Offices Average deposits of $171.8 million for the first quarter of 2024 724 accounts at March 31, 2024 compared to 677 accounts at December 31, 2023 Total deposits of $221.2 million at March 31, 2024 Average weighted cost of 2.19% VALUABLE CORE DEPOSIT FRANCHISE

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FIRST QUARTER 2024 LOAN PORTFOLIO TRENDS Average yield on loans of 6.48% There is no concentration of commitments over 10% Total commercial loan commitments for the first quarter of $77.0 million with funded balances of $45.2 million. Average commercial loan commitment originated during the first quarter of approximately $664 thousand with the average outstanding funded balance of $390 thousand. IN-MARKET, WELL-BALANCED LOAN PORTFOLIO **Does not include purchase accounting OFFICE PORTFOLIO: Total office is approximately 7% of the entire portfolio Average LTV of approximately 60% Largest office loan = $7.7 million Approximately 85% of the office portfolio has personal guarantees Typical property types are small office buildings in non-urban markets within the Bank’s footprint *Includes consumer, agriculture, municipal, and other

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ASSET QUALITY

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Committed to a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share of common stock through the merger with GNB Financial in 2020 Capital ratios anticipated to increase with earnings growth trajectory $172.3 million cash & cash equivalents at March 31, 2024 Total available funding of $869.0 million at March 31, 2024 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND LIQUIDITY *Brokered capacity is calculated as 10% of total deposits, less current outstanding brokered **See appendix for reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to its comparable GAAP measure.

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Targeted loan growth between 5% – 10% for 2024 Self-funding loan growth with organic deposit growth, with a targeted loan to deposit ratio between 95% - 100% Net Interest Margin expectation slightly above 4% for the full year 2024 (assumes no rate cuts in 2024) Goal of 1.10% ROA for 2024 Targeting noninterest expense to average assets of 2.60% - 2.65% Assume effective tax rate of 21.5% 2024 OUTLOOK

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Strong alignment with shareholder returns – 33.5% insider ownership Disciplined underwriting & robust enterprise risk management Highly opportunistic M&A strategy with disciplined acquisition criteria Nimble and innovative tech operating platform focused on modular architecture and cloud-based infrastructure Focused organic growth strategy, uniquely positioned in the attractive and coveted mid-Atlantic market (Harrisburg > Philadelphia > Baltimore > D.C. corridor) Seasoned executive team, led by Andrew Samuel, has significant experience and success with building, operating and creating shareholder value in the markets of focus Strong funding franchise coupled with best-in-class loan growth engine implementing a branch-lite model INVESTMENT RATIONALE

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THANK YOU!

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CONTACT US: NICOLE DAVIS Corporate & Investor Relations Officer IR@linkbancorp.com   |   (717) 803-8895

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