USCB Financial Holdings Inc.

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Regulation FD Presentation (Form 8-K)

INVESTOR PRESENTATION FOURTH QUARTER2024 NASDAQ: USCB USCB FINANCIAL HOLDINGSU.S. CENTURY BANK
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentationmay contain statements that are not historical in nature and areintended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward-looking statementsfor purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.Forward-looking statements are those that are not historical facts.The words "may," "will," "anticipate," "could," " should," "would,""believe," "contemplate," "expect," "aim," "plan," "estimate,""continue," "seek," and "intend,", the negative of these terms, as well asother similar words and expressions of the future, areintended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements related toour projected growth, anticipated future financial performance,and management's long-term performance goals, as well as statementsrelating to the anticipated effects on our results of operations and financialcondition from expected or potential developments or events,or business and growth strategies, including anticipated internal growthand balance sheet restructuring. These forward-looking statementsinvolve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause ouractual results to differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: thestrength of the United States economy in general and the strengthof the local economies in which we conduct operations; ourability to successfully manage interest rate risk, credit risk,liquidity risk, and other risks inherent to our industry; the accuracyof our financial statement estimates and assumptions, including the estimatesused for our credit loss reserve and deferred tax asset valuation allowance;the efficiency and effectiveness of our internal control proceduresand processes; our ability to comply with the extensive laws and regulationsto
which we are subject, including the laws for each jurisdiction wherewe operate; adverse changes or conditions in the capital and financialmarkets, including actual or potential stresses in the bankingindustry; deposit attrition and the level of our uninsured deposits; legislativeor regulatory changes and changes in accounting principles, policies,practices or guidelines, including the on-going effects of theimplementation of the Current Expected Credit Losses ("CECL")standard; the lack of a significantly diversified loan portfolioand the concentration in the South Florida market, including the risksof geographic, depositor, and industry concentrations, includingour concentration in loans secured by real estate, in particular,commercial real estate; the effects of climate change; the concentrationof ownership of our common stock; fluctuations in the price of ourcommon stock; our ability to fund or access the capitalmarkets at attractive rates and terms and manage our growth, bothorganic growth as well as growth through other means, such as futureacquisitions; inflation, interest rate, unemployment rate, andmarket and monetary fluctuations; impacts of international hostilitiesand geopolitical events; increased competition and its effecton the pricing of our products and services as well as our net interest ratespread and net interest margin; the loss of key employees; the effectivenessof our risk management strategies, including operational risks, including,but not limited to, client, employee, or third-party fraud andsecurity breaches; and other risks described in this presentation and otherfilings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").All forward-looking statements are necessarily only estimates offuture results, and there can be no assurance that actual results will notdiffer materially from expectations. Therefore, you are cautionednot to place undue reliance on any forward-
looking statements. Further, forward-looking statements includedin this presentation are made only as of the date hereof, andwe undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statementsto reflect events or circumstances occurring after the dateon which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrenceof unanticipated events, unless required to do so under the federal securitieslaws. You should also review the risk factors described in thereports USCB Financial Holdings, Inc. filed or will file with theSEC. Non-GAAP Financial Measures This presentation includes financialinformation determined by methods other than in accordancewith generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). This financialinformation includes certain operating performance measures.Management has includedthese non-GAAP financial measures because it believes thesemeasures may provide useful supplemental information for evaluatingthe Company's expectations and underlying performancetrends. Further, management uses these measures in managing and evaluatingthe Company's business and intends to refer to them in discussionsabout our operations and performance. Operating performancemeasures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative toor substitute for, measures determined in accordancewith GAAP, and are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP measuresthat may be presented by other companies. Reconciliations ofthese non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measurescan be found in the Non-GAAP financial measures reconciliationtables included in this presentation. All numbers includedin this presentation are unaudited unless otherwise noted. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS (1) Who We Are (2) GrowthStrategy (3) Financial Review (4) Appendix 3
WE ARE A RELATIONSHIP-FIRST BANK Company OverviewFounded in 2002, U.S. Century Bank is a state-chartered bankheadquartered in South Florida. 9th largest Florida headquarteredbank by deposits in Miami Dade County as of June 30, 2024. (1) Itsholding company formed in 2021, USCB Financial Holdings, Inc.(NASDAQ: USCB) is included in the Russell 3000 Index. TheBank conducted its initial public offering in July 2021, raising $40.0million in equity capital. Full-service commercial bank offering productsand services tailored to meet the needs of small-to-medium sizedbusinesses, entrepreneurs and professionals in South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties) SBA preferredlender, ranked as a top SBA 7(a) community bank lender in Miami-Dade and Broward counties 5-star Bauer Financial rating ASSETS$2.6B LOANS(2) $2.0B DEPOSITS • EQUITY $2.2B H $215MNPA/ASSETS 0.10% TOTAL RBC(3) (4) 13.51%ROAA") • EPS5) 1.08% H $0.34 Commercial Banking Focusedon servicing small/medium-sized businesses within branch footprintOffer relationship-focused retail deposit products to owners andoperators of SMBs Ability for customers to accessaccounts through online and mobile banking platforms Credit productsinclude Asset-Based Loans, Lines of Credit and Term LoansProvide Treasury Management services to clients Relationship-drivenwith flexible solutions tailored to each client's need South Flrida10 Branches For the Company as of December 31, 2024. FDICDeposit Market Share Report as of 6/30/24. Loan amounts includedeferred fees/costs. Company's regulatory capital ratio whichis provided for informational purposes; the company, asa small bank holding company, is not subject to regulatory capitalrequirements. Based on fourth quarter 2024. Fully Diluted EPSfor the quarter ended December 31, 2024. 4
LOCATED IN A VIBRANT ECONOMY Florida is one ofthe largest business markets in the country According to the U.S.Small Business Administration's October 2024 report, Florida rankssecond among states with the largest SBA loan production (6,559loans) and third in SBA lending amount ($3.5 billion) EnterpriseFlorida reported the state had the lowest unemployment rate amongstthe top ten largest states as of November 2024. Florida continuesto maintain one of the lowest unemployment rates compared to the nationalrate According to CNBC, Florida ranked #5 in 2024 for business,published July 2024 The tri-county area of Miami-Dade,Broward and Palm Beach is the premier market within the state ofFlorida According to the U.S. Small Business Administration's latestreport, Miami-Dade MSA accounts for more than 1/3 of small businessesin the state of Florida as of December 2024 A diverseand vibrant economy Miami-Dade MSA has a rapidly growing populationThe Miami-Dade MSA represents over 6 million residents andwill reach close to 7 million by 2025 Business-friendly tax structures,no personal income tax and a reasonable cost of living attractbusiness to Florida 22 Fortune 500 companies are in Florida,with 11 in the Miami-Dade MSA as of September 2024Sources: U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacyfor 2024, Enterprise Florida, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,Fortune Magazine, CNBC, Miami-Dade Beacon Council. 5
ATTRACTIVE DEMOGRAPHICS 2nd second state with highestpopulation growth from April 1, 2020, to July 2023, totaling almost1 million increase in population (1) 6th place GDP growth inthe U.S., 160 bps above national average in 1st quarter of 2024 (2)Unemployment rate was 3.4% compared to the national rate of 4.1%as of December 2024 (3) The labor force was up 3% percent(+40,298) over the year in May 2024 (4) 10% projected increaseof Florida per Capita Personal Income from 2023 to 2025 (5)Palm Beach County 2.9% unemployment rate below national average(6) Broward County 2.8% unemployment rate below national average(6) Miami-Dade County 2.2% unemployment rate of below nationalaverage (6) In Miami-Dade County international tradewas up 29.2% in the first half 2024, trade value totaled $55 billion.(7) United States Census Bureau "QuickFacts Miami-Dade County,Florida" U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Q1 2024 U.S. Bureauof Labor Statistics January 2025 FloridaCommerce June PressRelease 2024 Office of Economic and Demographic ResearchFlorida U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Miami, FL, Area EconomicSummary as of May 2024 Regulatory & Economic Resources Department.Data compares 1st half 2024 vs. 1st half 2020. 6
SEASONED MANAGEMENT Luis de la Aguilera Chairman,President & CEO Previously President & CEO of TotalBank 41+years in banking Rob Anderson Chief Financial Officer PreviouslyCFO of Capstar Financial Holdings 19+ years in banking Bill TurnerChief Credit Officer Previously CCO of InteramericanBank 36+ years in banking Oscar Gomez Head of Global Banking DivisionPreviously at Regions Bank 31+ years in banking MaricarmenLogroño Chief Risk Officer Previously at Doral Bank 21+ yearsin banking Nicholas Bustle Chief Lending Officer Previouslyat Valley Bank 36+ years in banking Andres CollazoDirector of Operations & IT Systems Previously at TotalBank34+ years in banking Martha Guerra-Kattou Director of Sales & MarketingPreviously at TotalBank 31+ years in banking Seasoned ManagementTeam with Local Banking Experience 7
ACCOMPLISHED BOARD OF DIRECTORS Luis de la AguileraChairman, President & CEO Previously President & CEO of TotalBankDirector since 2016 Aida Levitan Board Member Presidentthe Levitan Group Director since 2013 Kirk Wycoff BoardMember Managing Partner, Patriot Financial Partners,L.P. Director since 2015 Howard Feinglass Board Member ManagingPartner, Priam Capital Director since 2015 Ramón Abadin BoardMember Partner, Ramon A. Abadin P.A. Director since 2017Bernardo Fernandez, Jr. Board Member CEO, Baptist HealthMedical Group Director since 2017 Ramon A. Rodriguez, CPABoard Member Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Cable InsuranceDirector since 2022 Robert Kafafian Board Member Founder, Chairman& Chief Executive Officer The Kafafian Group, Inc. Directorsince 2022 Maria C. Alonso Board Member CEO and Regional Dean ofNortheastern University, Miami Campus Director since2022 Highly Accomplished and Aligned Board with ComplementaryTrack Records 8
OUR STRATEGY Organic Loan Growth: Take advantageof platform that we have developed post 2015 recapitalization, capitalizeon fragmented Miami-Dade MSA community banking market, andcontinue to build market share Capitalize on inherent advantagesover smaller community banks which lack our product expertise andbreadth of service Due to significant consolidation, there exists abase of potential clients that desire to partner with a bank thatis locally headquartered Team Lift-outs: Continue to bringin top tier talent to U.S. Century Bank, with teams attractedto culture, public currency and local decision making Overall growth successwill depend upon our ability to attract, retain, develop, incentivize,and reward the human capital necessary to execute growth strategyAttractive stock-based incentive compensation to attract top tiertalent Asset Purchases: Portfolio loan purchases from companiesexiting non-core lines of business; opportunistic to complement organicgrowth initiatives Net capital can serve as dry powder to facilitatemeaningfully sized portfolio acquisitions Proactively evaluating portfolioopportunities that are consistent with USCB's credit philosophyStrategic Acquisitions: Become an active acquirer forFlorida banks looking to find a partner Focused on strategic, financiallyattractive acquisitions which support USCB's organic growthstrategy without compromising the risk profile Numerous potentialpartners in Miami-Dade MSA that may seek liquidity USCBis positioned to offer stock consideration 9
DIVERSIFIED BUSINESS VERTICALS Specialty banking products,services and solutions designed for small businesses, homeownerassociations, law firms, medical practices and other professional servicesfirms, yacht lending and global banking services DifferentiatedBanking Product Offerings Jurist Advantage $218MM Deposits Depositaggregating focus/strategy Tailored products & services forlaw offices, managing partners, associates and other staffmembers Commercial deposits accounts, treasury management, commerciallending, student loan refinancing, residential loans and credit cardservices Yacht Lending $194 Loans Yacht financing forlarger vessels, transaction range is $750 -$7.5MM. Brokered orientedbusiness, 3 vendor approved brokers Member of the NationalMarine Lenders Association Launched this new vertical in 2022Association Banking $125MM Deposits/$114MM Loans Deposit aggregating focus/strategy Banking for Homeowner Associations andProperty Managers Offer deposit collection services and esotericlending solutions ranging from insurance premium and large capitalimprovements financing Significant lending capacity to targetlarge credits SBA / Small Business Lending $53 Loans Relationship-orientedbusiness focused on delivering fast loan commitments to small andmedium- sized enterprises Predominately small business line of creditsand CD secured loans Affordable SBA loan provider Approvedby the SBA to participate in the Preferred Lenders ProgramMedical Advantage $18 Deposits Deposit aggregating focus/strategyAs a concierge-level banking service, MDAdvantage is designed tocater to the ""»********WY - complex banking requirements ofmedical professionals. Offers a broad range of productsand services developed for physicians, dentists, and veterinariansCorrespondent Banking $265 Deposits/$83MM Loans Comprehensive
range of both domestic and international services with the latest intechnology to ensure quick processing Focus on Caribbean and LatinAmerican countries Correspondent banking services include lettersof credit, foreign collections, wire transfers, ForEx and trade financeBalances as of December 31, 2024. 10
DEPOSIT AGGREGATING VERTICALS Deposits Trend(EOP) In millions $88 $229 $312 $352 $446 $492 $626 $48$129 $138 $154 $177 $16 $18 $10 $38 $77 $68 $97 $112 $125 $30$62 $97 $130 $172 $164 $218 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20232024 JA/PCG HOA Corresponding Banking MD AdvantageCommentary $538 million in deposit growth in these verticals comparedto December 31, 2018. Growth by vertical from 2018 to 2024: JA/PCG:$188 million. HOA: $115 million. Correspondent Banking& International Banking: $217 million. MD Advantage: $18 million.11
Q4 2024 HIGHLIGHTS GROWTH Average deposits increasedby $225.0 million or 11.8% compared to the fourth quarter 2023. Averageloans increased $260.0 million or 15.3% compared to the fourth quarter2023. Liquidity sources as of December 31, 2024, aggregated $679million in on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet sources.Tangible book value per common share (a non-GAAP measure)(1) on December 31, 2024, was $10.81, which included an AOCI impactof ($2.24), increased $1.00 or 10.2% from $9.81 on December31, 2023, which included an AOCI impact of ($2.26). PROFITABILITYNet income was $6.9 million or $0.34 per diluted share, an increaseof $4.2 million or 153.7% compared to the fourth quarter 2023. Net interestincome before provision increased $5.0 million or 34.7% for the quartercompared to the fourth quarter 2023. Non-interest expense increased$2.1 million or 19.9% for the quarter compared to the fourth quarter 2023.Non-routine non-interest expenses accounted for $1.0 million whichhad an impact of ($0.04) on diluted EPS. ROAA was 1.08%in the fourth quarter 2024 compared to 0.48% for the fourthquarter 2023. ROAE was 12.73% in the fourth quarter 2024 comparedto 5.88% for the fourth quarter 2023. CAPITAL/CRDIT TheCompany's Board of Directors doubled the quarterly cash dividendand declared a $0.10 per share of the Company's Class A commonstock dividend on January 21, 2025. The dividend will be paid onMarch 5, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business onFebruary 14, 2025. At December 31, 2024, nonaccrual loans totaled$2.7 million. ACL coverage ratio was 1.22% at December 31, 2024,and 1.18% at December 31, 2023. Total stockholders' equityincreased by $23.4 million or 12.2% compared to December31, 2023. (1) Non-GAAP financial measure. See reconciliation in thispresentation. 12
HISTORICAL FINANCIALS EOP for Balance Sheet amounts Loans(1) In millions $735 $1,973 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 20212022 2023 2024 Deposits In millions $782 $2,174 2016 2017 20182019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Total Stockholders' equity Inmillions $86 $215 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024ACL/Total Loans (2) 1.17% 1.22% 2016 2017 2018 2019 20202021 2022 2023 2024 Net charge-offs ($1,019) ($26) 2016 2017 20182019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Nonperforming Assets/TotalAssets 1.58% 0.10% 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20232024 Net Interest Income In millions $30 $70 2016 2017 20182019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Efficiency ratio 94.15% 55.92%2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 PTPP ROAA (3)0.24% 1.58% 55.92% 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 20222023 2024 (1) Loan amounts include deferred fees/costs. (2)ACL was calculated under the CECL standard methodology for all periodsbeginning January 1, 2023, and the incurred loss methodologyfor all periods before. (3) Non-GAAP financial measure. See reconciliationin this presentation. 13
FINANCIAL RESULTS In thousands (except per sharedata) Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2023 Balance Sheet (EOP) TotalSecurities $424,915 $426,528 $404,303 Total Loans (1) $1,972,848$1,931,362 $1,780,827 Total Assets $2,581,216 $2,503,954$2,339,093 Total Deposits $2,174,004 $2,126,617 $1,937,139Total Equity (2) $215,388 $213,916 $191,968 Income StatementNet Interest Income $19,358 $18,109 $14,376 Non-Interest Income$3,627 $3,438 $1,326 Total Revenue (3) $22,985 $21,547$15,702 Provision for Credit Losses $1,030 $931 $1,475 Non-Interest Expense $12,854 $11,454 $10,719 Net Income $6,904 $6,949 $2,721 Diluted Earning Per Share (EPS) $0.34 $0.35 $0.14Weighted Average Diluted Shares 20,183,731 19,825,21119,573,350(1) Loan amounts include deferred fees/costs. (2) Total Equityincludes accumulated comprehensive loss of $44.5 million for Q42024, $38.0 million for Q3 2024, and $44.3 million for Q4 2023. (3)Equals net interest income plus non-interest income. 14
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS GROWTH PROFITABILITYCAPITAL/CREDI Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2023 In thousands (exceptfor TBV/share) Total Assets (EOP) $2,581,216 $2,503,954 $2,339,093Total Loans (EOP) $1,972,848 $1,931,362 $1,780,827 TotalDeposits (EOP) $2,174,004 $2,126,617 $1,937,139 TangibleBook Value/Share (1)(2) $10.81 $10.90 $9.81 Return On AverageAssets (ROAA) (3) 1.08% 1.11% 0.48% Return On AverageEquity (ROAE) (3) 12.73% 13.38% 5.88% Net Interest Margin (3)3.16% 3.03% 2.65% Efficiency Ratio 55.92% 53.16% 68.27%Non-Interest Expense/Avg. Assets (3) 2.01% 1.83% 1.87% TangibleCommon Equity/Tangible Assets (1) 8.34% 8.54% 8.21% TotalRisk-Based Capital (4) 13.51% 13.22% 12.78% NCO/AvgLoans (3) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% NPA/Assets 0.10% 0.11%0.02% Allowance for Credit Losses/Loans 1.22% 1.19% 1.18%(1) Non-GAAP financial measures. See reconciliation in this presentation.(2) AOCI effect on tangible book value per share was($2.24) for Q4 2024, ($1.94) for Q3 2024 and ($2.26) for Q4 2023. (3)Annualized. (4) Reflects the Company's regulatory capital ratios whichare provided for informational purposes only; as a smallbank holding company, the Company is not subjectto regulatory capital requirements. 15
DEPOSIT PORTFOLIO Deposits AVG In millions $1,914$2,049 $2,083 $2,078 $2,139 $282 $323 $316 $326 $341 $1,005$1,098 $1,101 $1,085 $1,156 $50 $53 $6 $58 $51 $577 $575 $610$609 $591 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Non-interest-bearingdeposits Interest-bearing checking deposits Money market and savingsTime deposits Deposit Cost (1) 5.50% 5.50% 5.50% 5.00% 4.50%2.53% 2.76% 2.64% 2.66% 2.48% Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Deposit Cost Fed Funds Rate (upper bound)Commentary Average deposits increased $61.1 million or 11.7%annualized compared to the prior quarter and increased $225.0million or 11.8% compared to the fourth quarter 2023. DDA was27.6% of total average deposits. The quarterly averagecost of total deposits decreased 18 bps compared to the prior quarterand 5 bps compared to the fourth quarter 2023. (1) Reflects effectof non-interest-bearing deposits. 16
LIQUIDITY EOP for Balance Sheet amounts Total Liquidity 27% 27%25% 28% 26% 10% 12% 10% 15% 16% Dec-23 Mar-24 Jun-24Sep-24 Dec-24 On Balance Sheet Liquid Assets Total Liquidity LiquidAssets: On-Balance Sheet Liquidity / Total Assets TotalLiquidity: Total Liquidity / Total Assets Sources ofLiquidity (in millions) 12/31/2024 On Balance Sheet LiquidityCash $6 Due from banks $67 Investment securities unpledged $340Total on balance sheet liquidity (Liquid Assets) $413 OffBalance Sheet Liquidity FHLB excesscapacity $130 Federal Reserve Discount Window $31Fed Fund Lines $105 Total off balance sheet liquidity $266 TotalLiquidity$679 Commentary We believe we are well positionedto weather the current economic environment. We have amplesources of liquidity both on and off-balance sheet. Continuedgrowth of both deposits and loans maintained loan-to-deposit ratioaround 90% for the past three quarters. Loan-to-Deposit Ratio 91.9%86.6% 90.9% 90.8% 90.7% Dec-23 Mar-24 Jun-24 Sep-24 Dec-24Liquidity calculationexcludes vault cash reserves 17
LOAN PORTFOLIO Total Loans (AVG) In millions$1,699 $1,782 $1,828 $1,878 $1,959 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q32024 Q4 2024 Loan Yields 5.79% 6.01% 6.16% 6.32% 6.25%"46 bps Q4'23 vs Q4'24" Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q42024 Commentary Average loans increased $80.3 million or 17.0%annualized compared to prior quarter and $260.0 million or 15.3%compared to the fourth quarter 2023. Loan yield decreased7 bps compared to the prior quarter and increased 46 bps comparedto the fourth quarter 2023. 18
LOAN PRODUCTION Net Loan Production Trend In millions8.00% 8.16% 8.01% 7.75% 7.14% $150 $46 $131 $91 $155 $108$157 $95 $161 $123 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024Loan Production/Line charges Loan Amortization/payoffs Newloan weighted average coupon Loan Composition Trend EOP (1)In millions $948 $1,965 28% 15% 63% 58% 9% 27% Jun-20Dec-20 Residential real estate Commercial real estateReal Estate Loans Commercial and industrial, Correspondent banks, andConsumer and other. (1) Excludes deferred fees/cost. Commentary$161.3 million in new loan production in the fourth quarter2024. Weighted average coupon on new loans was 7.14% forfourth quarter 2024, 89 bps above portfolio weighted averageyield. Loan composition shift from real estate loans to non-CRE loans furtherdiversifies our loan portfolio. 19
NET INTEREST MARGIN Net Interest Income/Margin (1) In thousands(except ratios) 2.7% 2.6% 2.9% 3.0% 3.2% $14,376 $15,158$17,311 $18,109 $19,358 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q42024 Net Interest Income NIM Interest-Earning Assets Mix (AVG)2% 5% 4% 3% 2% 19% 18% 19% 18% 18% 79% 77% 77% 79% 80%Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Total Loans InvestmentSecurities Cash Balances & Equivalents Commentary Net interestincome increased $1.2 million or 27.4% annualized comparedto prior quarter and $5.0 million or 34.7% compared to the fourthquarter 2023. Net interest margin increased 13 bps comparedto prior quarter and 51 bps compared to fourth quarter 2023. NIMdrivers: Proactive deposit cost reduction initiatives. Interest-earning asset mix improved. (1) Annualized. 20
INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY Loan Portfolio RepricingProfile by Rate Type Hybrid ARM 3% Fixed Rate 41% VariableRate 56% 28% 10% 62% Prime CMT SQFR Loan Repricing ScheduleVariable/Hybrid Rate Loans 24% 41% 12% 23% yrs.1-2 yrs. 2-3 yrs. >3 yrs. Static NII Simulation Year 1& 2 -100 -1.2% 0.6% +100 -100 -4.6% 3.3% +100 Net Interest Incomechange from base ($ in thousands and % change) 21
SECURITIES PORTFOLIO EOP for Balance Sheet amounts, inmillions Portfolio Composition CMO MBS CMBS SBA Agency MunicipalitiesCorporate Bank Subordinated Debt 6% 32% 21% 22% 7% 6% 4% 2%Securities Portfolio Key Metrics Metrics as of 12/31/2024 SecuritiesPortfolio $ 424.9 AFS as % of portfolio 61% HTM as % ofportfolio 39% Weighted Avg. Portfolio Yield 2.6% AverageLife 6.8 Mod Duration 5.3 Commentary Securities portfolio totaled$424.9 million; 61% of the portfolio is classified as AFS, while 39%is classified as HTM. The modified duration is 5.3 and the averagelife is 6.8 years. Duration has increased as the result of higher ratesand lower prepayments. We expect to receive $48.5 million fromthe securities portfolio in 2025 at current rates; these cashflowswill support loan growth or debt repayment. If rates drop 100 bps,we expect to receive $51.9 million. 75% of the portfolio isinvested in mortgage-backed securities, boosting liquidity. EstimatedShort Term Cashflows -100 Base +100 2025 $51.9 $48.5$44.9 2026 $55.3 $52.5 $49.5 2027 $43.6 $41.8 $39.5 Total$150.8 $142.8 $133.9 Securities Portfolio % 35.5% 33.6% 31.5%22
ASSET QUALITY Allowance for Credit Losses In thousands (exceptratios) 1.18% 1.18% 1.19% 1.19% 1.22% $21,084 $21,454 $2,230 $23,067$24,070 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Allowancefor credit losses ACL/Total loans Non-performing Loans Inthousands(except ratios) 0.03% 0.03% 0.04% 0.14% 0.14% $468 $456 $758$2,725 $2,707 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Non-accrualloans Non-performing loans to total loans Commentary Allowancefor credit losses increased $1.0 million compared to prior quarter and$3.0 million compared to fourth quarter 2023. ACL coverageratio was at 1.22% as of December 31, 2024. One C&I loan for $403thousand, two consumer loans totaling $2.0 million, and one residentialreal estate loan for $314 thousand were classified as nonaccrualas of December 31, 2024. Classified Loans (1) to Total Loans0.53% 0.44% 0.42% 0.36% 0.37% Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024Q3 2024 Q4 2024 (1) Loans classified as substandard at period end.No loans classified doubtful at any of the dates presented. 23
LOAN PORTFOLIO MIX Loan Portfolio Mix (1) Residential realestate CRE - Owner occupied CRE - Non-owner occupied Commercialand industrial Correspondent banks Consumer and other15% 10% 48% 13% 4% 10% $1,965 MM(1) CommentaryTotal loan balance at quarter end was $1,965 million (1).Commercial Real Estate (owner occupied and non-owner occupied)was 57% or $1,128 million of the total loan portfolio(1). CRE mixis diversified and granular. Retail non-owner occupied makesup 27% of total CRE or $305.0 million. CRE Loan Mix Land/Construction3% Other 3% Retail 27% Multifamily 18% CRE - Owner Occupied18% Office 10% Warehouse 12% Hotels 9% As of 12/31/24Excludes deferred fees/cost Includes loan types: office, warehouse,retail, and other CRE Loan Portfolio (non-owner occupied andowner occupied) Weighted Average Loan Type OutstandingBalance (1) LTV (2) DSCR (3) Average Loan Size (1)Retail $326 56% 1.59 $3.0 Multifamily $204 56% 1.34 $1.7 Office$184 56% 1.85 $1.5 Warehouse $192 57% 1.72 $1.6 Hotel $10256% 2.05 $5.1 Other $83 57% 1.93 $1.7 Land/Construction$38 47% NA $2.0 (1) Balance in millions. Excludes deferredfees/cost. (2) LTV - Loan to value ratio. (3) DSCR - Debt servicecoverage ratio. 24
NON-INTEREST INCOME In thousands (except ratios) Q4 2024 Q32024 Q2 2024 Q1 2024 Q4 2023 Total service fees$2,667 $2,544 $1,977 $1,651 $1,348 Wire fees $587 $563 $557 $521$518 Swap fees $1,076 $1,285 $650 $285 $16 Other $1,004 $696$770 $845 $814 Gain (loss) on sale of securities available for sale- - 14 - (883) Gain on sale of loans held for sale 154 109 417 67105 Other income 806 785 803 746 756 Total non-interest income$3,627 $3,438 $3,211 $2,464 $1,326 Average total assets$2,544,592 $2,485,434 $2,479,222 $2,436,103 $2,268,811 Non-interest income/Average assets (1) 0.57% 0.55% 0.52%0.41% 0.23% Commentary Service fees increased $1.3 millioncompared to the fourth quarter 2023 mainly due to loan swap fees,wire fees, and loan pre-payment penalties. Gain on sale of SBA7a loans represented $154 thousand for the fourth quarter 2024.Non-interest income is 15.8% of total revenue for fourthquarter 2024 and 0.57% to average assets; both metrics are higher comparedto fourth quarter 2023. (1) Annualized. 25
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE In thousands (except ratios) Q4 2024 Q32024 Q2 2024 Q1 2024 Q4 2023 Salaries and employee benefits$7,930 $7,200 $7,353 $6,310 $6,104 Occupancy 1,337 1,341 1,2661,314 1,262 Regulatory assessments and fees 405 452 476433 412 Consulting and legal fees 552 161 263 592 642 Network andinformation technology services 494 513 479 507 552 Other operatingexpense 2,136 1,787 1,723 2,018 1,747 Total non-interestexpense $12,854 $11,454 $11,560 $11,174 $10,719 Efficiencyratio 55.92% 53.16% 56.33% 63.41% 68.27% Non-interest expense/Averageassets (1) 2.01% 1.83% 1.88% 1.84% 1.87% Full-time equivalent employees199 198 197 199 196 Commentary - Q4 2024 Vs Q3 2024 Q4'24Routine Increases: $362k Salaries and employee benefits increased$110 thousand due to merit increases and higher replacementcost of personnel. Consulting and legal expenses increased $218 thousanddue to timing of billings throughout the year. Other operatingexpense increased $104 thousand mainly due to internet banking feesand item processing expenses. Occupancy, regulatory assessmentand fees, and network and information technology had a net decreaseof $70 thousand. Q4'24 Non-Routine Increases: $1,038k Diluted EPSImpact ($0.04) Salaries and employee benefits increased $620 thousanddue to restricted stock award expense (a shorter initial vestingperiod; annual expense was recognized in two months). Legal expensesincreased $173 thousand for various items for which we expectreimbursement in coming quarters. Other operating expense increased$174 thousand related to forced-place insurance relatedto borrowers. The Company expects to receive reimbursements in coming quarters.Additionally, other operating expense increase due to $71thousand excise tax related to the Company's stock repurchasespursuant to its previously announced
stock repurchase programs. Annualized. 26
CAPITAL Capital Ratios (1) Leverage Ratio TCE/TA (2) Tier1 Risk-Based Capital Total Risk-Based Capital AOCIIn Millions Q4 2024 9.53% 8.34% 12.28% 13.51% ($44.5) Q32024 9.34% 8.54% 12.01% 13.22% ($38.0) Q4 2023 9.28% 8.21%11.62% 12.78% ($44.3) Well-Capitalized 5.00% NA 8.00% 10.00% Commentary The Companypaid in December 2024 a cash dividend of $0.05 per shareof the Company's Class A common stock; the aggregate distributeddividend amount was $1.0 million. The Company doubled thesize of the quarterly dividend to $0.10 per share for first quarter2025. Q4 2024 EOP common stock shares outstanding: 19,924,632.(1) Reflects the Company's regulatory capital ratios whichare provided for informational purposes only; as a small bank holdingcompany, the Company is not subject to regulatory capitalrequirements. (2) Non-GAAP financial measures. Seereconciliation in this presentation. 27
TAKEAWAYS Leading franchise located inone of the most attractive banking markets in Florida and the U.S.Robust organic growth Strong asset quality, with minimalcharge-offs experienced since 2015 recapitalization Experienced and testedmanagement team Strong profitability, with pathway for futureenhancement identified Core funded deposit base with 28% non-interest-bearing deposits (Avg.) 28
APPENDIX - RISK MANAGEMENT Risk Management Philosophy andCulture Management has instilled a culture of adherenceto well-developed risk management procedures. Management is responsiblefor day-to-day risk management (identifying, evaluating, and addressingpotential risks that may exist at the enterprise, strategic, financial,operational, compliance and reporting levels.) The riskmanagement and compliance division consist of twenty-two professionalscovering enterprise risk management, cybersecurity, third-partyrisk, bank secrecy, consumer compliance, regulatory,corporate, and legal affairs. The division plays an active rolein assessing corporate risks, compliance and collaborating withmanagement to mitigate identified risks. Heightened focus on BSA / AML/ KYC compliance due to foreign exposure. Individual countryloan exposure limited to 0% - 70% of total capital based on individualcountry risk. Correspondent banking services offered exclusivelyto institutions in countries meeting U.S. Century's robust risktolerance framework. Highly experienced compliance team with internationalcompliance experience from larger banking institutions. Theaudit and risk committee of the board of directors consists offour members responsible for complete oversight of Company'srisk management, compliance, and internal controls: RamonRodriguez (Chair), Bernardo Fernandez, Ramón Abadin and MariaAlonso. Credit Philosophy Conservative credit culture that encouragesprudent and desirable loans over unchecked growth Underwritingstrength stems from deep understanding of U.S. Century's market,long-standing relationships with clients, and disciplined underwritingand credit review process Focused on maintaining a well-diversifiedand conservative loan portfolio Robust Credit Administration Underwritinggroup supported by experienced credit officers with both credit
analysis and lending experience Effective and independent loan reviewCredit Committee meetings conduct in-depth loan portfolio monitoring,including concentration limits Active monitoring and reportingon existing or emerging concentrations and targeted reviews ofany higher risk portfolios 29
APPENDIX - TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT 2016 • : Paperless AccountOpening T • - January '16-April '16 • J s - International Letterof Credit eTran April 16-July'16 / Reporting Database Fs EMV DebitCards August '16 - October '16 . May '16 - September 16 / 2017/ v c 2rdr, Instant Issue Debit Card once October '16-March'17 - / / v '-Cash Management Portal August '16 - March '17 v ()Eedlink Anywhere April 17 - September 17 • J 2018 A v = NetworkIn-housing s sanuory 18 - september 18 • J / . . , SecureworksMSSP Secureworks Y .. .. Januory 18 - Moy 18 / v •u,, . OFFICE 365" "itromon Febeu0ry<18_Sepfember'1B - J 2019 v - : - HorizonCore Conversion 1 - September '18 - September '19 • / f ZelleP2P VVVVV June 19 - November 19 s w Zelle E NCR 1 ImageDeposit ATM March 19 - D€C€mb€r 19 • / 2020 1 v i AccountsPayable 1 November '19-January '20 s mm. Collaboration Applications" " February '20 - March '20 A v ~ M Ran 1 PPP Loan OriginationSystem May '20 - June '20 • J X banktel 2021 y Summit PPP LoanOrigination "COoA™" January '21 - February '21 J 1 1 .. . Immutable backupsolution Co Jon 21-June'21 CECL and ALLL Application© anngo June '21 - December '21 E NCR 1 Treasury ManagementPlatform November '20 - October '21 / nued next slide 30
APPENDIX - TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT 2022 Y M A MIRemote Account Opening -- Oaober'21-Mürch'22 y SecureworksMXDR platform Feb '22-July22' / / . r Ring Central call reporting It October'22 - March '23 • . 5 ■ - 2023 -- abrigo Loan origination system 9June '22 - May 23 w edN w 1 FED Now payments January '23- October '23 / 2024 A 9 Pidgin real time payments pidgin January'23 - October f23 Check fraud application • J 2025 - 2026 A sCRM system w / . Financial reporting application • . Zelle Zelle forSmall Business / . ACH Positive Pay/ACH Alert / v Account analysissolution • J / . Siem Solution • / / . Commercial Account Opening/ / v o • PBX (Saas) - Teams Calling up November '23-April '25 • / / . Wire fraud application • / •• Cloud (laas) forDR environment • 1 July 23 - May '25 / Operating PTPP income: (1)PTPP income S 10,131 S 10,093 S 8,962 S 6,448 S 4,983 Less:Net gains (losses) on sale of securities Orerating PTDD income c 10191c 10 003 c 14 o 019 c c 449 c (883) c occ operating PTPP returnon average assets Operating PTPP income (1) s 10,131 s 10,093s 8,948 s 6,448 s 5,866 Average assets s 2,544,592 s 2,485,434 s2,479,222 s 2,436,103 s 2,268,811 Operating PTPP return onaverage assets (2) 1.58% 1.62% 1.45% 1.06% 1.03% Operating returnon average assets (1) Operating net income s 6,904 s 6,949 s 6,199s 4,612 s 3,380 Average assets S 2,544,592 s 2,485,434S 2,479,222 S 2,436,103 S 2,268,811 Operating return on averageassets (2) 1.08% 1.11% 1.01% 0.76% 0.59% Operating return onaverage equity: (1) Operating net income s 6,904 s 6,949 s 6,199s 4,612 s 3,380 Average equity s 215,715 s 206,641 s 197,755s 193,092 s 183,629 Operating return on average equity (2) 12.73%13.38% 12.61% 9.61% 7.30% Operating Revenue: (1) Net interestincome s 19,358 s 18,109 s 17,311 s 15,158 s 14,376 Non-interestincome 3,627 3,438 3,211
2,464 1,326 Less: Net gains (losses) on sale of securties Operating revenuec 22 08= c 21 E47 c 14 20 Eng c 17623 c (883) 16 coc - OperatingEfficiency Ratio: (1) Total non-interest expense s 12,854s 11,454 s 11,560 s 11,174 s 10,719 Operating revenueOperating efficiency ratio s 22,985 55.92% s 21,547 53.16% s 20,50856.37% s 17,622 63.41% s 16,585 64.63% (1)The Company believesthese non-GAAP measurements are key indicators of the ongoing eamingspower of the Company. (2) Annualized. 31
APPENDIX - NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION In thousands(except ratios) As of or For the Three Mon ths Ended 12/31/20249/30/2024 6/30/2024 3/31/202412/31/2023 Pre-tax pre-provision ("PTPP") income: Net incomePlus: Provision income taxes Plus: Provision br creditlosses PTPP income PTPP return on average assets PTPP incomeAverage assets PIPP return on average assets Operating netincome: Net income Less: Net gains (losses) on sale of securities Less:Tax effect on sale of securities Operating net incomeOperating PTPP income: PTPP income Less: Net gains (losses)on sale of securities Operating PTPP income Operating PTPP returnon average assets Operating PTPP income Average assets OperatingPTPP return on average assets Operating return on average assetsOperating net income Average assets Operating return onaverage assets > 6,904 3 6,949 > 6,209 3 4,612 3 2,'21 2,1972,213 1,967 1,426 787 1,030 931 786 410 1,475 LS_ 10,131 $ 10,093$ 8,962 $ 6,448 $ 4,983 s 10,131 s 10,093 s 8,962 s 6,448 s4,983 s 2,544,592 s 2,485,434 s 2,479,222 s 2,436,103 s 2,268,8111.58% 1.62% 1.45% 1.06% 0.87% s 6,904 s 6,949 s 6,209s 4,612 s 2,721 - - 14 - (883) - - (4) - 224 s 6,904 S 6,949 S 6,199S 4,612 S 3,380 S 10,131 S 10,093 S 8,962 S 6,448 S 4,983 c 10131 c10 003 c 14 8 048 c s 448 c (883) c 2cc • • • • s s 10,131 PcA cons c 10,093 2 JOc 494 s s 8,948 2 170 299 s s 6,448 2,436,1031.06% s s 5,866 2,268,811 1.03% -, -44,04 1.58% • -, -0U,041.62% ,--4 1.45% S 6,904 S 6,949 S 6,199 S 4,612 S 3,380 s 2,544,592s 2,485,434 S 2,479,222 s 2,436,103 S 2,268,811 1.08% 1.11%1.01% 0.76% 0.59% 32
APPENDIX - NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION In thousands(except ratios and share data) As of or For the Three Months Ended12/31/2024 9/30/2024 6/30/2024 3/31/2024 12/31/2023 Tangiblebook value per common share (at period-end): (1) Total stockholders'equity $ 215,388 $ 213,916 $ 201,020 $ 195,011 $ 191,968 Less:Intangible assets - - - - - Tangible stockholders' equity $ 215,388$ 213,916 $ 201 .020 $ 195,011 $ 191,968 Total sharesissued and outstanding (at period-end): Total common sharesissued and outstanding 19,924,632 19,620,632 19,630,632 19,650,46319,575,435 Tangible book value per common share(2) S 10.81 $ 10.90 $ 10.24 $ 9.92 $ 9.81 Operating diluted net incom eper com mons hare: (1) Operating net income $ 6,904 $ 6,949 $6,199 $ 4,612 $ 3,380 Total weighted average diluted shares ofcommon stock 20,183,731 19,825,21119,717,167 19,698,258 19,573,350 Operating diluted net incomeper common share: $ 0.34 $ 0.35 $ 0.31 $ 0.23 $ 0.17 TangibleCom m on Equity/Tangible Assets (1) Tangible stockholders'equity $ 215,388 $ 213,916 $ 201,020 $ 195,011 $ 191,968 Tangibletotal assets(3) $ 2,581,216 $ 2,503,954 $ 2,458,270 $ 2,489,142 $ 2,339,093Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets 8.34%8.54% 8.18% 7.83% 8.21% 1. The Company believes these non-GAAPmeasurements are key indicators of the ongoing earnings pow erof the Company. 2. Excludes the dilutive effect if any,of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstandingstock options. 3. Since the Company has no intangible assets, tangibletotal assets is the same amount as total assets calculated underGAAP. 33
CONTACT INFORMATION LOU DE LA AGUILERAChairman, President & CEO (305) 715-5186 [email protected] ANDERSON EVP, Chief Financial Officer (305)715-5393 [email protected] INVESTOR [email protected] 34