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SEC filingBlue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (BRBS) reported net income of $10.7M for FY 2025, a significant improvement from a $15.4M net loss in FY 2024, driven by strategic repositioning to a community banking model. Total assets declined to $2.43B from $2.74B, reflecting a $246M reduction in loans held for investment to $1.87B amid exit from fintech partnerships. Net interest income remained stable at $78.9M, with margin expanding to 3.17% from 2.77% due to lower funding costs (2.66% vs 3.04%) despite reduced earning assets. Noninterest expenses fell 28% to $81.9M from cost-saving measures including 32% headcount reduction post-Consent Order termination. A $4.0M recovery of credit losses reflected portfolio contraction and prior recoveries. Deposits decreased to $1.91B (brokered at 12.5%), while equity strengthened to $323.7M. EPS improved to $0.11 from ($0.31). Forward outlook emphasizes organic growth, efficiency gains, and brokered deposit reduction to ≤10%, positioning for sustained profitability amid normalized regulatory environment.
Blue Ridge Bankshares achieved FY 2025 net income of $10.7M ($0.11 diluted EPS), reversing FY 2024's $15.4M loss (-$0.31 EPS). Key drivers included Consent Order termination (Nov 2025), 28% noninterest expense reduction to $81.9M via 32% headcount cut (442 to 302 employees), and $4.0M credit loss recovery vs $5.1M prior. Assets contracted 11% to $2.43B, loans to $1.87B (-12%), deposits to $1.91B (-12%). NIM expanded 40bps to 3.17% despite stable NII at $78.9M, aided by 38bps lower cost of funds (2.66%). Equity rose to $323.7M (13.3% of assets). Strategic fintech/BaaS exit and mortgage division sale (Mar 2025) enabled balance sheet repositioning.
Total interest income fell 13.8% to $137.8M from loan contraction ($121.4M loan interest, down from higher prior balances) offset by $3.5M extension fee. Noninterest income dipped 5.4% to $12.8M; mortgage banking collapsed 91% post-sale ($0.9M), offset by $1.4M MSR sale reserve release and $2.6M deposit fees (up 69%). No segment revenue breakdown provided; commercial banking dominates post-strategic shifts.
NIM improved to 3.17% (vs 2.77%) via deposit cost reduction despite earning asset shrinkage. Efficiency ratio enhanced to 89.3% from 123.4% on expense discipline. ROA 0.41% vs -0.51%; ROE 3.18% vs -5.31%. ACL/loans 1.04% (down from 1.09%); nonperforming assets stable at 1.05% of assets. Tax expense $3.1M (22.3% effective rate).
Operating cash $13.6M; investing $241.9M from $249.7M loan paydowns; financing -$315.5M (deposits -$268M, $25M note redemptions, $22.6M dividend). Cash declined $60M to $115.9M. Brokered deposits 12.5% ($238.7M, down from 18.5%); FHLB borrowings stable $150M. Capital ratios strong: CET1 19.22% (Co.), 18.18% (Bank). Deferred tax asset $22.7M fully realizable.
Management targets organic growth, brokered deposit reduction to ≤10%, NIM expansion from repricing/maturities. Strategic focus: community banking, efficiency initiatives, regulatory normalization post-Consent Order. Repurchase program ($15M authorized, $9.5M executed). Risks: CRE exposure (44.9% loans), rate sensitivity, economic conditions.