CB Financial Services, Inc. announced a balance sheet repositioning strategy of its investment securities.
The Bank sold $129.6 million in lower-yielding investment securities for an estimated after-tax realized loss of $9.3 million.
CB Financial Services, Inc. expects to purchase higher-yielding securities to enhance earnings and shareholder value.
Repositioning Strategy
Sold $129.6 million in lower-yielding securities for higher-yielding investments.
Expected Benefits
Anticipated 20 basis points increase in net interest margin and $0.41 addition to annual earnings per share.
Earnings Impact
Approximately $2.2 million of after-tax earnings expected from purchased securities.
- The repositioning is expected to have a positive spread differential of about 264 basis points over the securities sold, enhancing earnings.
- Estimated recovery of $9.3 million after-tax realized loss in about 4.2 years.
- Neutral impact on consolidated shareholders' equity and tangible book value per share.
- Expected accretive effects on earnings, net interest margin, and return on assets in future periods.
CB Financial Services, Inc.'s proactive balance sheet repositioning is aimed at boosting future earnings and enhancing shareholder value. The expected benefits and positive impact on earnings demonstrate a strategic financial move by the Company.