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SEC filingColumbia Financial, Inc. reported net income of $51.8 million for fiscal year 2025, driven by net interest income of $221.6 million and total non-interest income of $37.1 million. The company's total assets grew 5.2% year-over-year to $11.02 billion, primarily due to increases in loans receivable (net) of $367.8 million and cash and cash equivalents of $51.6 million. Total liabilities increased 4.9% to $9.86 billion, while stockholders' equity rose 7.4% to $1.16 billion. The company maintained strong liquidity with $340.8 million in cash and cash equivalents and $3.1 billion in available liquidity. Key forward-looking items include the pending merger with Northfield Bancorp, expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, and continued focus on commercial real estate and commercial business lending.
Columbia Financial, Inc. reported net income of $51.8 million for fiscal year 2025, with basic and diluted earnings per share of $1.00. The company generated net interest income of $221.6 million and total non-interest income of $37.1 million. Total assets increased $543.3 million (5.2%) to $11.02 billion, primarily driven by growth in loans receivable (net) of $367.8 million and cash and cash equivalents of $51.6 million. Total liabilities increased $462.9 million (4.9%) to $9.86 billion, while stockholders' equity grew $80.4 million (7.4%) to $1.16 billion. The company's net cash provided by operating activities was $68.4 million, while investing activities used $454.2 million primarily for loan purchases and securities investments.
The company's primary revenue source is net interest income of $221.6 million, derived from total interest income of $471.0 million and total interest expense of $249.3 million. Loans receivable contributed $403.2 million to interest income, while debt securities available for sale and equity securities contributed $39.9 million. Non-interest income totaled $37.1 million, with revenue of $11.1 million, bank-owned life insurance income of $8.2 million, and loan fees and service charges of $5.9 million. The loan portfolio shows strategic shifts with multifamily loans increasing $217.0 million (14.9%), commercial real estate loans increasing $173.4 million (7.4%), and commercial business loans increasing $144.8 million (23.3%), while one-to-four family real estate loans decreased $152.7 million (5.6%).
Net interest income after provision for credit losses was $211.8 million, following a provision of $9.8 million. Non-interest expense totaled $180.9 million, with compensation and employee benefits being the largest component at $119.2 million (65.9% of total non-interest expense). Other significant expenses included occupancy ($24.5 million), data processing and software expenses ($17.1 million), and professional fees ($10.8 million). Income before income tax expense was $68.0 million, with income tax expense of $16.2 million resulting in a 23.8% effective tax rate. The allowance for credit losses increased to $67.2 million from $60.0 million, representing 0.8% of total loans receivable.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $68.4 million, primarily from net income of $51.8 million adjusted for non-cash items including provision for credit losses of $9.8 million and depreciation/amortization of $14.8 million. Investing activities used $454.2 million, mainly for purchases of debt securities ($305.5 million), net increase in loans receivable ($281.2 million), and purchases of loans receivable ($150.9 million). Financing activities provided $437.3 million, driven by net increase in deposits of $347.9 million and proceeds from long-term borrowings of $175.3 million. The balance sheet shows strong liquidity with $340.8 million in cash and cash equivalents and total available liquidity of $3.1 billion. Total deposits increased to $8.44 billion, with certificates of deposit representing 33.8% of the total.
The company's primary forward-looking event is the pending merger with Northfield Bancorp, expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory and stockholder approvals. Management continues to focus on commercial real estate and commercial business lending as growth strategies. Key risk factors include the successful completion of the Northfield merger, concentration in multifamily and commercial real estate lending (50.9% of loan portfolio), interest rate sensitivity, and cybersecurity threats. The company maintains a strong liquidity position with $3.1 billion in available liquidity covering the majority of its $3.3 billion in uninsured deposits. Management anticipates continued growth in commercial lending segments while managing interest rate risk and credit quality.