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SEC filingChain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (CBNA) reported solid performance in FY 2025, with total assets reaching $1.75B, up from $1.4B in 2024, driven by deposit growth to $1.57B from $1.25B. Net income was $20.2M, slightly down from $20.9M in 2024, reflecting higher noninterest expenses of $30.1M versus prior year, amid net interest income growth to $51.5M from $44.4M. Key drivers included total interest and dividend income of $55.8M, boosted by $19.6M from interest-bearing deposits and $21.8M from taxable securities, offset by $4.3M interest expense. A $492K recapture of credit losses enhanced net interest income after provision to $52.0M. Noninterest income fell to $3.5M from higher prior deposit placement fees. EPS was $3 basic and diluted, compared to $4.17 prior year. Balance sheet strength evident in $169.2M equity and $586.6M cash equivalents. Operating cash flow $15.6M supported liquidity, with financing inflows of $323.3M funding investing outflows of $163.0M. The bank's conservative strategy emphasizes liquidity (91.86% ratio) and low loan-to-deposit (17.46%), positioning for stable growth amid election cycle deposits.
Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. delivered FY 2025 net income of $20.2M, a slight decline from $20.9M in 2024, with EPS at $3 basic and diluted versus $4.17 prior year. Total assets expanded to $1.75B from $1.4B, fueled by deposits rising to $1.57B (noninterest-bearing $1.25B). Net interest income grew to $51.5M from $44.4M, supported by $55.8M total interest income, while a $492K credit loss recapture lifted post-provision income to $52.0M. Noninterest income dropped to $3.5M, and expenses rose to $30.1M, yielding pre-tax income of $25.4M. Equity stood at $169.2M, with no non-performing assets.
Primary revenue from net interest income reached $51.5M, up from $44.4M, driven by interest on loans ($13.3M), taxable securities ($21.8M), tax-exempt securities ($1.1M), and deposits ($19.6M). Noninterest income totaled $3.5M, including $838K deposit placement and $1.346M trust/wealth (from notes). No formal segments; single reportable segment per notes. Growth tied to deposits from political organizations, with 95.3% transaction accounts and nationwide reach in 49 states.
Efficiency reflected in controlled interest expense at $4.3M (cost of funds 0.32%). Noninterest expenses dominated by salaries ($17.7M, up from $15.9M). Return on average assets 1.32% (down from 1.62%), ROE 12.88% (from 20.05%). Strong capital: total risk-based 47.66% (company), 44.63% (bank), well above well-capitalized thresholds.
Operating cash flow $15.6M, investing used $163.0M (securities purchases $626.8M net paydowns), financing provided $323.3M (deposits +$325.8M). Net cash increase $175.9M to $586.6M equivalents. Loans net $270.7M (low 17.46% loan-to-deposit), securities $868.8M AFS/HTM. Liabilities $1.58B, no borrowings.
MD&A highlights liquidity focus (91.86% ratio), low credit risk (no NPAs since 2012), election seasonality in deposits. Risks include rate declines impacting NII, political deposit volatility, regulatory changes. Strategy emphasizes conservative asset allocation, technology-driven branchless model, trust/wealth growth.