Latest news with #Management'sDiscussionandAnalysis
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
VERSABANK SECOND QUARTER RESULTS CONTINUE TO DEMONSTRATE STRENGTH OF BUSINESS MODEL AS US RPP PORTFOLIO EXPERIENCES STRONG GROWTH
All amounts are unaudited and in Canadian dollars and are based on financial statements prepared in compliance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting, unless otherwise noted. Our second quarter 2025 ("Q2 2025") unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended April 30, 2025 and Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A"), are available online at SEDAR at and EDGAR at Supplementary Financial Information will also be available on our website at LONDON, ON, June 4, 2025 /CNW/ - VersaBank (or the "Bank") (TSX: VBNK) (NASDAQ: VBNK), a North American leader in business-to-business digital banking, as well as technology solutions for cybersecurity, today reported its results for the second quarter ended April 30, 2025. All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited) As at or for the three months endedAs at or for the six months endedApril 30 January 31April 30 April 30 April 30(thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) 2025 2025 Change 2024 Change2025 2024 Change Financial resultsTotal revenue$ 30,139 $ 27,827 8 % $ 28,501 6 %$ 57,966 $ 57,352 1 %Cost of funds*3.52 % 3.84 % (8 %) 4.21 % (16 %)3.69 % 4.11 % (10 %)Net interest margin* 2.29 % 2.08 % 10 % 2.45 % (7 %)2.19 % 2.47 % (11 %)Net interest margin on credit assets* 2.59 % 2.36 % 10 % 2.52 % 3 %2.44 % 2.61 % (7 %)Return on average common equity* 6.67 % 7.02 % (5 %) 12.36 % (46 %)7.25 % 12.89 % (44 %)Net income 8,529 8,143 5 % 11,828 (28 %)16,672 24,527 (32 %)Net income per common share basic and diluted 0.26 0.28 (7 %) 0.45 (42 %)0.54 0.93 (42 %) Balance sheet and capital ratios** Total assets$ 5,047,133 $ 4,971,732 2 % $ 4,388,320 15 %$ 5,047,133 $ 4,388,320 15 %Book value per common share* 16.25 16.03 1 % 14.88 9 %16.25 14.88 9 %Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio 14.28 % 14.61 % (2 %) 11.63 % 23 %14.28 % 11.63 % 23 %Total capital ratio 17.34 % 17.91 % (3 %) 15.33 % 13 %17.34 % 15.33 % 13 %Leverage ratio9.61 % 9.67 % (1 %) 8.55 % 12 %9.61 % 8.55 % 12 % * See definitions under 'Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures' in the Q2 2025 Management's Discussion and Analysis. ** Capital management and leverage measures are in accordance with OSFI's Capital Adequacy Requirements and Basel III Accord. SEGMENTED FINANCIAL SUMMARY (thousands of Canadian dollars)for the three months ended April 30, 2025 Digital Banking Digital Banking Digital Meteor DRTC Eliminations/ Consolidated Canada USA AdjustmentsNet interest income $ 25,525 $ 2,507 $ - $ - $ - $ 28,032 Non-interest income 122 (18) 569 1,789 (355) 2,107 Total revenue25,647 2,489 569 1,789 (355) 30,139 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 954 (65) - - - 889 24,693 2,554 569 1,789 (355) 29,250 Non-interest expenses:Salaries and benefits 5,836 1,464 253 1,602 - 9,155General and administrative 5,267 800 343 665 (355) 6,720Premises and equipment 947 104 123 467 - 1,641 12,050 2,368 719 2,734 (355) 17,516 Income (loss) before income taxes 12,643 186 (150) (945) - 11,734 Income tax provision 3,443 53 2 (293) - 3,205 Net income (loss) $ 9,200 $ 133 $ (152) $ (652) $ - $ 8,529 Total assets$ 4,761,444 $ 281,153 $ 11,086 $ 25,224 $ (31,774) $ 5,047,133 Total liabilities$ 4,386,758 $ 144,517 $ 9,029 $ 19,708 $ (41,185) $ 4,518,827 for the three months ended January 31, 2025 Digital Banking Digital Banking Digital Meteor DRTC Eliminations/ Consolidated Canada USA AdjustmentsNet interest income $ 23,685 $ 2,039 $ - $ - $ - $ 25,724 Non-interest income 125 1 342 1,989 (354) 2,103 Total revenue23,810 2,040 342 1,989 (354) 27,827 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 1,033 (9) - - - 1,024 22,777 2,049 342 1,989 (354) 26,803 Non-interest expenses:Salaries and benefits 5,289 1,164 217 1,944 - 8,614General and administrative 4,716 597 44 486 (354) 5,489Premises and equipment 903 109 48 536 - 1,596 10,908 1,870 309 2,966 (354) 15,699 Income (loss) before income taxes 11,869 179 33 (977) - 11,104 Income tax provision 3,105 76 - (220) - 2,961 Net income (loss) $ 8,764 $ 103 $ 33 $ (757) $ - $ 8,143 Total assets$ 4,707,062 $ 256,627 $ 11,236 $ 25,340 $ (28,533) $ 4,971,732 Total liabilities$ 4,350,601 $ 115,351 $ 8,922 $ 21,548 $ (45,985) $ 4,450,437 for the three months ended April 30, 2024 Digital Banking Digital Banking Digital Meteor DRTC Eliminations/ Consolidated Canada USA AdjustmentsNet interest income $ 26,242 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 26,242 Non-interest income 262 - 82 2,254 (339) 2,259 Total revenue26,504 - 82 2,254 (339) 28,501 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 16 - - - - 16 26,488 - 82 2,254 (339) 28,485 Non-interest expenses:Salaries and benefits 5,724 - 101 1,584 - 7,409General and administrative 3,445 - 72 379 (339) 3,557Premises and equipment 845 - 23 351 - 1,219 10,014 - 196 2,314 (339) 12,185 Income (loss) before income taxes 16,474 - (114) (60) - 16,300 Income tax provision 4,484 - 33 (45) - 4,472 Net income (loss) $ 11,990 $ - $ (147) $ (15) $ - $ 11,828 Total assets$ 4,378,863 $ - $ 3,022 $ 24,848 $ (18,413) $ 4,388,320 Total liabilities$ 3,982,924 $ - $ 1,010 $ 28,059 $ (23,776) $ 3,988,217 MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY "The second quarter of fiscal 2025 was highlighted by the initial contribution and steady ramp up of our Receivable Purchase Program in the United States post acquisition, alongside continued growth in Canada, which drove credit assets and total assets to new records, and which, along with the expected strong sequential expansion in net interest margin, drove revenue to a new all-time high," said David Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer, VersaBank. "The fundamentals of our cloud-based, business-to-business model, with its significant operating leverage while increasingly mitigating risk, remain solidly in place. As we look out to the second half of fiscal 2025, we expect continued steady growth in our US Receivable Purchase Program, with a target of at least US$290 million by fiscal year end." "We also expect continuation of several favourable trends related to net interest margin that will support levels that are consistent with the higher levels we saw in the second quarter. In our CMHC residential construction loan program in Canada, we remain on pace to meet our target of $1 billion of authorized commitments by fiscal year end, and expect a steadily increasing contribution of this program as the commitments are drawn down." "In addition, we are aggressively pursuing the renewed opportunity for our proprietary Digital Deposit Receipts, as the US Administration's significantly more favorable stance on digital assets is precipitating public discussions around stablecoin strategies by the mainstream banking industry. We believe our Digital Deposit Receipts are not just the ultimate stablecoin but take the concept of the stablecoin to an entirely new level. Our Digital Deposit Receipts are a market ready solution – created by a bank for banks – that seamlessly integrate with existing bank software systems while addressing the major concerns of regulators." "As announced last week, with the objective to realize additional shareholder value, we have initiated a plan, subject to shareholder, regulatory and other approvals, to align our corporate structure with the standard bank framework with which the US and international investment communities are most familiar, with the proposed new holding company parent to be domiciled in the United States. We expect the proposed structural realignment to enable eligibility for inclusion in certain stock indices, including the Russell 2000, simplify our regulatory structure and reduce costs." HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL 2025 Consolidated (Canadian and U.S. Digital Banking Operations, Digital Meteor and DRTC) Total assets increased 15% year-over-year and 2% sequentially to a record $5.0 billion, with the increase driven primarily by growth of the Digital Banking operations' credit portfolios, in particular, the Receivable Purchase Program ("RPP") portfolio, in both the US and Canada; Consolidated total revenue increased 6% year-over-year and increased 8% sequentially to a record $30.1 million, with the year-over-year increase primarily due to the continued growth in credit assets, and the sequential growth additionally being driven by expansion of net interest margin in the Digital Banking operations; Consolidated net income was $8.5 million compared with $8.1 million for the first quarter of 2025 and $11.8 million for the second quarter of last year. Consolidated net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 included $0.9 million (before tax) of non-interest expenses related to preliminary costs associated the Bank's plan to realign its corporate structure to that of a standard US bank framework (the "Structural Realignment") which, remains subject to shareholder, regulatory, and other approvals and an atypically high unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation loss (included in non-interest expense) resulting from depreciation of the US dollar during the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The decrease from the second quarter of 2024 was primarily due to higher non-interest expense for the US Digital Banking operations ahead of the launch and ramp up of the US RPP; Excluding the preliminary costs associated the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, consolidated net income was $9.2 million; Consolidated earnings per share was $0.26 compared with $0.28 for the first quarter of 2025 and $0.45 for the second quarter of last year. In addition to the rationale described above, the decrease compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was due to the 25% higher number of shares outstanding due to the treasury common share offering in December 2024; Excluding preliminary costs associated the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, consolidated earnings per share was $0.28; On April 30, 2025, the Bank implemented a Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB), under which the Bank may purchase for cancellation up to 2,000,000 of its common shares representing approximately 8.99% of its public float (as of April 28, 2025; Subsequent to quarter end, the Bank announced its intention, subject to shareholder, regulatory and other approvals, to realign its corporate structure with the standard framework of a US bank, pursuant to which existing shares of the Bank (the current parent) would be exchanged for shares of VersaHoldings US Corp. (the new parent), the existing US-domiciled entity, which currently holds the Bank's US subsidiaries. The proposed Structural Realignment is intended to realize additional shareholder value, further mitigate risk and reducing corporate costs. Digital Banking Operations (Combined Canada and U.S.) Total Digital Banking operations (combined Canada and U.S.) credit assets increased 13% year-over-year and 4% sequentially to a record $4.52 billion, driven primarily by continued growth in the Bank's RPP portfolio, which increased 14% year-over-year and 4% sequentially; Total Digital Banking operations total revenue increased 6% year-over-year and increased 9% sequentially to a record $28.1 million, with the year-over-year increase primarily due to the continued growth in credit assets and the sequential growth being driven additionally by expansion of the net interest margin in the Digital Banking operations; Total Digital Banking operations net interest margin on credit assets increased 7 bps, or 3%, year-over-year and increased 23 bps, or 10%, sequentially to 2.59%, with the increases primarily due to the lower cost of funds, attributable to the renewal of maturing deposits at lower interest rates and the diminished impact of the atypically inverted yield curve that existed throughout fiscal 2024 and which is no longer inverted; Total Digital Banking operations overall net interest margin decreased 16 bps, or 7%, year-over-year and increased 21 bps, or 10%, sequentially to 2.29%, due to higher than typical liquidity. The Bank's net interest margin remained among the highest of the publicly traded Canadian Schedule I (federally licensed) banks; Total Digital Banking operations provision for credit losses as a percentage of average credit assets remained negligible at 0.08%, compared with a 12-quarter average of 0.02%, which remains among the lowest of the publicly traded Canadian Schedule I (federally licensed) banks; Total Digital Banking operations net income was $8.5 million compared with $8.1 million for the first quarter of 2025 and $11.8 million for the second quarter of last year. Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 included $0.9 million (before tax) of non-interest expenses related to preliminary costs associated the Bank's proposed Structural Realignment and the atypically high unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation during the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The decrease from the second quarter of 2024 was primarily due to higher non-interest expense for the US Digital Banking operations ahead of launch and ramp of the US RPP; Excluding the preliminary costs associated the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, total Digital Banking operations net income was $9.2 million; Total Digital Banking operations earnings per share was $0.26 compared with $0.28 for the first quarter of 2025 and $0.45 for the second quarter of last year. In addition to the rationale described above, the decrease compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was due to the 25% higher number of shares outstanding equity offering; Excluding the preliminary costs associated with the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, Total Digital Banking operations earnings per share was $0.31. Digital Banking Operations Canada Canadian Digital Banking operations net income was $9.2 million compared with $8.8 million for the first quarter of 2025 and $12.0 million for the second quarter of last year; Excluding the preliminary costs associated the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, Canadian Digital Banking operations net income was $9.9 million; Canadian Digital Banking operations earnings per share was $0.28 compared with $0.30 for the first quarter of 2025 and $0.46 for the second quarter of last year; Excluding preliminary costs associated the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, Canadian Digital Banking operations earnings per share was $0.30; Canadian Digital Banking operations efficiency ratio, excluding preliminary costs associated the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, was 44% compared with 47% for the first quarter of 2025 and 38% for the second quarter of last year; and, Canadian Digital Banking operations return on common equity (excluding DRTC), excluding preliminary costs associated the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, was 7.16% compared with 7.56% for the first quarter of 2025 and 12.53% for the second quarter of last year. The year over year decrease is predominantly due to the treasury common share offering in December 2024, ahead of the deployment of that capital for revenue generation. Digital Banking Operations US US Digital Banking operations net income was $133,000 compared with $103,000 for the first quarter of 2025. There are no second quarter 2024 comparable figures for the US Digital Banking operations as that segment did not exist until the third quarter of 2024. US Digital Banking operations include expenses that are being incurred ahead of asset growth and revenue generated by the ramp up of the RPP in the U.S.; Entered into an agreement with its second US RPP partner (post US-bank acquisition) under which the partner will leverage VersaBank's innovative RPP to fund a portion of its loan and lease originations; and, As of April 30, 2025, the US RPP portfolio surpassed US$70 million (approximately CAD$98 million) in assets in only 75 days since adding its first partner US RPP partner on January 30, 2025. The Bank is on target to achieve US$290 million in US RPP in fiscal 2025. Digital Meteor Inc. Digital Meteor's net loss was $152,000 compared with a net loss of $33,000 for the first quarter of 2025 and a net loss of $147,000 for the second quarter of last year. DRTC's Cybersecurity Services Operations DRTC's net loss was $652,000 compared with net loss of $757,000 for the first quarter of 2025 and a net loss of $15,000 for the second quarter of last year. FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited) for the three months endedfor the six months endedApril 30 April 30April 30 April 30 (thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) 2025 20242025 2024 Results of operations Interest income $ 70,976 $ 71,243$ 144,222 $ 140,535Net interest income 28,032 26,24253,756 52,810Non-interest income 2,107 2,2594,210 4,542Total revenue 30,139 28,50157,966 57,352Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 889 161,913 (111)Non-interest expenses 17,516 12,18533,215 24,209 Digital Banking 14,418 10,01427,196 20,429 DRTC 2,734 2,3145,700 4,023 Digital Meteor 719 1961,028 433Net income 8,529 11,82816,672 24,527Income per common share: Basic $ 0.26 $ 0.45$ 0.54 $ 0.93 Diluted$ 0.26 $ 0.45$ 0.54 $ 0.93Dividends paid on preferred shares $ - $ 247$ - $ 494Dividends paid on common shares $ 813 $ 650$ 1,626 $ 1,300Yield* 5.81 % 6.66 %5.88 % 6.58 %Cost of funds* 3.52 % 4.21 %3.69 % 4.11 %Net interest margin* 2.29 % 2.45 %2.19 % 2.47 %Net interest margin on credit assets* 2.59 % 2.52 %2.44 % 2.61 %Return on average common equity* 6.67 % 12.36 %7.25 % 12.89 %Book value per common share* $ 16.25 $ 14.88$ 16.25 $ 14.88Efficiency ratio* 58 % 43 %57 % 42 %Efficiency ratio - Digital Banking* 52 % 38 %51 % 39 %Return on average total assets* 0.70 % 1.08 %0.68 % 1.13 %Provision (recovery) for credit losses as a % of average credit assets* 0.08 % 0.00 %0.09 % (0.01 %)as at Balance Sheet Summary Cash $ 340,186 $ 198,808$ 340,186 $ 198,808Securities104,807 103,769104,807 103,769Credit assets, net of allowance for credit losses 4,523,812 4,018,4584,523,812 4,018,458Average credit assets 4,435,280 4,001,3704,379,964 3,934,431Total assets5,047,133 4,388,3205,047,133 4,388,320Deposits4,205,185 3,693,4954,205,185 3,693,495Subordinated notes payable 101,844 101,108101,844 101,108Shareholders' equity 528,306 400,103528,306 400,103 Capital ratios** Risk-weighted assets $ 3,551,398 $ 3,224,822$ 3,551,398 $ 3,224,822Common Equity Tier 1 capital 507,222 375,153507,222 375,153Total regulatory capital 615,770 494,297615,770 494,297Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio 14.28 % 11.63 %14.28 % 11.63 %Tier 1 capital ratio 14.28 % 12.06 %14.28 % 12.06 %Total capital ratio 17.34 % 15.33 %17.34 % 15.33 %Leverage ratio 9.61 % 8.55 %9.61 % 8.55 % * See definitions under 'Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures' in the Q2 2025 Management's Discussion and Analysis. ** Capital management and leverage measures are in accordance with OSFI's Capital Adequacy Requirements and Basel III Accord. This news release is intended to be read in conjunction with the Bank's Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) for the three & six months ended April 30, 2025, which are available on VersaBank's website at SEDAR+ at and EDGAR at About VersaBank VersaBank is a North American bank with a difference. Federally chartered in both Canada and the US, VersaBank has a branchless, digital, business-to-business model based on its proprietary state-of-the-art technology that enables it to profitably address underserved segments of the banking industry in a significantly risk mitigated manner. Because VersaBank obtains substantially all of its deposits and undertakes the majority of its funding electronically through financial intermediary partners, it benefits from significant operating leverage that drives efficiency and return on common equity. In August 2024, VersaBank launched its unique Receivable Purchase Program funding solution for point-of-sale finance companies, which has been highly successful in Canada for nearly 15 years, to the underserved multi-trillion-dollar US market. VersaBank also owns Washington, DC-based DRT Cyber Inc., a North America leader in the provision of cyber security services to address the rapidly growing volume of cyber threats challenging financial institutions, multi-national corporations and government entities. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Digital Meteor, Inc. ("Digital Meteor"), VersaBank owns proprietary intellectual property and technology to enable the next generation of digital assets for the banking and financial community, including the Bank's revolutionary Digital Deposit Receipts (DDRs). VersaBank's Common Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and NASDAQ under the symbol VBNK. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements") including statements regarding the ability to obtain shareholder, regulatory and other approvals of the structural alignment; the expected realization of additional shareholder value, the simplification of the regulatory structure and the reduction of costs as a result of the proposed structural alignment; the key elements of the proposed structural alignment; the ability to obtain inclusion on stock indices, including the Russell 2000; the ability to continue to grow the US Receive Purchase Program; the ability to expand our net interest margin; and the ability to continue to grow the CMHC residential construction loan program. Forward-looking statements of this type are included in this document and may be included in other filings and with Canadian securities regulators or the US Securities and Exchange Commission, or in other communications. All such statements are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of, and are intended to be forward-looking statements under, the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and any applicable Canadian securities legislation. The statements in this press release that relate to the future are forward-looking statements. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, many of which are out of VersaBank's control. Risks exist that predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the strength of the Canadian and US economies in general and the strength of the local economies within Canada and the US in which VersaBank conducts operations; the effects of changes in monetary and fiscal policy, including changes in interest rate policies of the Bank of Canada and the US Federal Reserve; global commodity prices; the effects of competition in the markets in which VersaBank operates; changes in trade laws and tariffs; inflation; capital market fluctuations; the timely development and introduction of new products in receptive markets; the impact of changes in the laws and regulations pertaining to financial services; changes in tax laws; technological changes; unexpected judicial or regulatory proceedings; unexpected changes in consumer spending and savings habits; the impact of wars or conflicts and the impact of both on global supply chains and markets; the impact of outbreaks of disease or illness that affect local, national or international economies; the possible effects on our business of terrorist activities; natural disasters and disruptions to public infrastructure, such as transportation, communications, power or water supply; and VersaBank's anticipation of and success in managing the risks implicated by the foregoing. Completion of VersaBank's plan to realign its corporate structure to a standard US bank framework is subject to numerous factors, many of which are beyond the Bank's control, including but not limited to, the failure to obtain required shareholder, regulatory and other approvals, and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in the Bank's filings with the SEC and the securities commissions or similar securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces or territories of Canada. The foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. The forward-looking information contained in the management's discussion and analysis is presented to assist VersaBank shareholders and others in understanding VersaBank's financial position and may not be appropriate for any other purposes. For a detailed discussion of certain key factors that may affect VersaBank's future results, please see VersaBank's annual MD&A for the year ended October 31, 2024. Except as required by securities law, VersaBank does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that is contained in this press release or made from time to time by VersaBank or on its behalf. Conference Call VersaBank will be hosting a conference call and webcast today, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its first quarter results, featuring a presentation by David Taylor, President & CEO and John Asma, CFO, followed by a question-and-answer period. To join the conference call by telephone without operator assistance, you may register and enter your phone number in advance at: to receive an instant automated call back. Alternatively, you may also dial direct and be entered into the call by an Operator at: 1-416-945-7677 or 1-888-699-1199 (toll free). For those preferring to listen to the presentation via the Internet, a live webcast will be available at or on the Bank's web site at: The slide presentation management will use during the conference call/webcast will be available on the Bank's web site at: The archived webcast presentation will be available for 90 days following the live event at and on the Bank's web site at: Replay of the teleconference will be available until July 4, 2025 by calling 289-819-1450 or 1-888-660-6345 (toll free) and the passcode is: 07223# Visit our website at: Follow VersaBank on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE VersaBank View original content to download multimedia:
Cision Canada
a day ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
VERSABANK SECOND QUARTER RESULTS CONTINUE TO DEMONSTRATE STRENGTH OF BUSINESS MODEL AS US RPP PORTFOLIO EXPERIENCES STRONG GROWTH
All amounts are unaudited and in Canadian dollars and are based on financial statements prepared in compliance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting, unless otherwise noted. Our second quarter 2025 ("Q2 2025") unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended April 30, 2025 and Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A"), are available online at SEDAR at and EDGAR at Supplementary Financial Information will also be available on our website at LONDON, ON, June 4, 2025 /CNW/ - VersaBank (or the "Bank") (TSX: VBNK) (NASDAQ: VBNK), a North American leader in business-to-business digital banking, as well as technology solutions for cybersecurity, today reported its results for the second quarter ended April 30, 2025. All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. (unaudited) As at or for the three months ended As at or for the six months ended April 30 January 31 April 30 April 30 April 30 (thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) 2025 2025 Change 2024 Change 2025 2024 Change Financial results Total revenue $ 30,139 $ 27,827 8 % $ 28,501 6 % $ 57,966 $ 57,352 1 % Cost of funds* 3.52 % 3.84 % (8 %) 4.21 % (16 %) 3.69 % 4.11 % (10 %) Net interest margin* 2.29 % 2.08 % 10 % 2.45 % (7 %) 2.19 % 2.47 % (11 %) Net interest margin on credit assets* 2.59 % 2.36 % 10 % 2.52 % 3 % 2.44 % 2.61 % (7 %) Return on average common equity* 6.67 % 7.02 % (5 %) 12.36 % (46 %) 7.25 % 12.89 % (44 %) Net income 8,529 8,143 5 % 11,828 (28 %) 16,672 24,527 (32 %) Net income per common share basic and diluted 0.26 0.28 (7 %) 0.45 (42 %) 0.54 0.93 (42 %) Balance sheet and capital ratios** Total assets $ 5,047,133 $ 4,971,732 2 % $ 4,388,320 15 % $ 5,047,133 $ 4,388,320 15 % Book value per common share* 16.25 16.03 1 % 14.88 9 % 16.25 14.88 9 % Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio 14.28 % 14.61 % (2 %) 11.63 % 23 % 14.28 % 11.63 % 23 % Total capital ratio 17.34 % 17.91 % (3 %) 15.33 % 13 % 17.34 % 15.33 % 13 % Leverage ratio 9.61 % 9.67 % (1 %) 8.55 % 12 % 9.61 % 8.55 % 12 % * See definitions under 'Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures' in the Q2 2025 Management's Discussion and Analysis. ** Capital management and leverage measures are in accordance with OSFI's Capital Adequacy Requirements and Basel III Accord. SEGMENTED FINANCIAL SUMMARY (thousands of Canadian dollars) for the three months ended April 30, 2025 Digital Banking Digital Banking Digital Meteor DRTC Eliminations/ Consolidated Canada USA Adjustments Net interest income $ 25,525 $ 2,507 $ - $ - $ - $ 28,032 Non-interest income 122 (18) 569 1,789 (355) 2,107 Total revenue 25,647 2,489 569 1,789 (355) 30,139 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 954 (65) - - - 889 24,693 2,554 569 1,789 (355) 29,250 Non-interest expenses: Salaries and benefits 5,836 1,464 253 1,602 - 9,155 General and administrative 5,267 800 343 665 (355) 6,720 Premises and equipment 947 104 123 467 - 1,641 12,050 2,368 719 2,734 (355) 17,516 Income (loss) before income taxes 12,643 186 (150) (945) - 11,734 Income tax provision 3,443 53 2 (293) - 3,205 Net income (loss) $ 9,200 $ 133 $ (152) $ (652) $ - $ 8,529 Total assets $ 4,761,444 $ 281,153 $ 11,086 $ 25,224 $ (31,774) $ 5,047,133 Total liabilities $ 4,386,758 $ 144,517 $ 9,029 $ 19,708 $ (41,185) $ 4,518,827 for the three months ended January 31, 2025 Digital Banking Digital Banking Digital Meteor DRTC Eliminations/ Consolidated Canada USA Adjustments Net interest income $ 23,685 $ 2,039 $ - $ - $ - $ 25,724 Non-interest income 125 1 342 1,989 (354) 2,103 Total revenue 23,810 2,040 342 1,989 (354) 27,827 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 1,033 (9) - - - 1,024 22,777 2,049 342 1,989 (354) 26,803 Non-interest expenses: Salaries and benefits 5,289 1,164 217 1,944 - 8,614 General and administrative 4,716 597 44 486 (354) 5,489 Premises and equipment 903 109 48 536 - 1,596 10,908 1,870 309 2,966 (354) 15,699 Income (loss) before income taxes 11,869 179 33 (977) - 11,104 Income tax provision 3,105 76 - (220) - 2,961 Net income (loss) $ 8,764 $ 103 $ 33 $ (757) $ - $ 8,143 Total assets $ 4,707,062 $ 256,627 $ 11,236 $ 25,340 $ (28,533) $ 4,971,732 Total liabilities $ 4,350,601 $ 115,351 $ 8,922 $ 21,548 $ (45,985) $ 4,450,437 for the three months ended April 30, 2024 Digital Banking Digital Banking Digital Meteor DRTC Eliminations/ Consolidated Canada USA Adjustments Net interest income $ 26,242 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 26,242 Non-interest income 262 - 82 2,254 (339) 2,259 Total revenue 26,504 - 82 2,254 (339) 28,501 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 16 - - - - 16 26,488 - 82 2,254 (339) 28,485 Non-interest expenses: Salaries and benefits 5,724 - 101 1,584 - 7,409 General and administrative 3,445 - 72 379 (339) 3,557 Premises and equipment 845 - 23 351 - 1,219 10,014 - 196 2,314 (339) 12,185 Income (loss) before income taxes 16,474 - (114) (60) - 16,300 Income tax provision 4,484 - 33 (45) - 4,472 Net income (loss) $ 11,990 $ - $ (147) $ (15) $ - $ 11,828 Total assets $ 4,378,863 $ - $ 3,022 $ 24,848 $ (18,413) $ 4,388,320 Total liabilities $ 3,982,924 $ - $ 1,010 $ 28,059 $ (23,776) $ 3,988,217 MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY "The second quarter of fiscal 2025 was highlighted by the initial contribution and steady ramp up of our Receivable Purchase Program in the United States post acquisition, alongside continued growth in Canada, which drove credit assets and total assets to new records, and which, along with the expected strong sequential expansion in net interest margin, drove revenue to a new all-time high," said David Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer, VersaBank. "The fundamentals of our cloud-based, business-to-business model, with its significant operating leverage while increasingly mitigating risk, remain solidly in place. As we look out to the second half of fiscal 2025, we expect continued steady growth in our US Receivable Purchase Program, with a target of at least US$290 million by fiscal year end." "We also expect continuation of several favourable trends related to net interest margin that will support levels that are consistent with the higher levels we saw in the second quarter. In our CMHC residential construction loan program in Canada, we remain on pace to meet our target of $1 billion of authorized commitments by fiscal year end, and expect a steadily increasing contribution of this program as the commitments are drawn down." "In addition, we are aggressively pursuing the renewed opportunity for our proprietary Digital Deposit Receipts, as the US Administration's significantly more favorable stance on digital assets is precipitating public discussions around stablecoin strategies by the mainstream banking industry. We believe our Digital Deposit Receipts are not just the ultimate stablecoin but take the concept of the stablecoin to an entirely new level. Our Digital Deposit Receipts are a market ready solution – created by a bank for banks – that seamlessly integrate with existing bank software systems while addressing the major concerns of regulators." "As announced last week, with the objective to realize additional shareholder value, we have initiated a plan, subject to shareholder, regulatory and other approvals, to align our corporate structure with the standard bank framework with which the US and international investment communities are most familiar, with the proposed new holding company parent to be domiciled in the United States. We expect the proposed structural realignment to enable eligibility for inclusion in certain stock indices, including the Russell 2000, simplify our regulatory structure and reduce costs." HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL 2025 Consolidated (Canadian and U.S. Digital Banking Operations, Digital Meteor and DRTC) Total assets increased 15% year-over-year and 2% sequentially to a record $5.0 billion, with the increase driven primarily by growth of the Digital Banking operations' credit portfolios, in particular, the Receivable Purchase Program ("RPP") portfolio, in both the US and Canada; Consolidated total revenue increased 6% year-over-year and increased 8% sequentially to a record $30.1 million, with the year-over-year increase primarily due to the continued growth in credit assets, and the sequential growth additionally being driven by expansion of net interest margin in the Digital Banking operations; Consolidated net income was $8.5 million compared with $8.1 million for the first quarter of 2025 and $11.8 million for the second quarter of last year. Consolidated net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 included $0.9 million (before tax) of non-interest expenses related to preliminary costs associated the Bank's plan to realign its corporate structure to that of a standard US bank framework (the "Structural Realignment") which, remains subject to shareholder, regulatory, and other approvals and an atypically high unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation loss (included in non-interest expense) resulting from depreciation of the US dollar during the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The decrease from the second quarter of 2024 was primarily due to higher non-interest expense for the US Digital Banking operations ahead of the launch and ramp up of the US RPP; Excluding the preliminary costs associated the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, consolidated net income was $9.2 million; Consolidated earnings per share was $0.26 compared with $0.28 for the first quarter of 2025 and $0.45 for the second quarter of last year. In addition to the rationale described above, the decrease compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was due to the 25% higher number of shares outstanding due to the treasury common share offering in December 2024; Excluding preliminary costs associated the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, consolidated earnings per share was $0.28; On April 30, 2025, the Bank implemented a Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB), under which the Bank may purchase for cancellation up to 2,000,000 of its common shares representing approximately 8.99% of its public float (as of April 28, 2025; Subsequent to quarter end, the Bank announced its intention, subject to shareholder, regulatory and other approvals, to realign its corporate structure with the standard framework of a US bank, pursuant to which existing shares of the Bank (the current parent) would be exchanged for shares of VersaHoldings US Corp. (the new parent), the existing US-domiciled entity, which currently holds the Bank's US subsidiaries. The proposed Structural Realignment is intended to realize additional shareholder value, further mitigate risk and reducing corporate costs. Digital Banking Operations (Combined Canada and U.S.) Total Digital Banking operations (combined Canada and U.S.) credit assets increased 13% year-over-year and 4% sequentially to a record $4.52 billion, driven primarily by continued growth in the Bank's RPP portfolio, which increased 14% year-over-year and 4% sequentially; Total Digital Banking operations total revenue increased 6% year-over-year and increased 9% sequentially to a record $28.1 million, with the year-over-year increase primarily due to the continued growth in credit assets and the sequential growth being driven additionally by expansion of the net interest margin in the Digital Banking operations; Total Digital Banking operations net interest margin on credit assets increased 7 bps, or 3%, year-over-year and increased 23 bps, or 10%, sequentially to 2.59%, with the increases primarily due to the lower cost of funds, attributable to the renewal of maturing deposits at lower interest rates and the diminished impact of the atypically inverted yield curve that existed throughout fiscal 2024 and which is no longer inverted; Total Digital Banking operations overall net interest margin decreased 16 bps, or 7%, year-over-year and increased 21 bps, or 10%, sequentially to 2.29%, due to higher than typical liquidity. The Bank's net interest margin remained among the highest of the publicly traded Canadian Schedule I (federally licensed) banks; Total Digital Banking operations provision for credit losses as a percentage of average credit assets remained negligible at 0.08%, compared with a 12-quarter average of 0.02%, which remains among the lowest of the publicly traded Canadian Schedule I (federally licensed) banks; Total Digital Banking operations net income was $8.5 million compared with $8.1 million for the first quarter of 2025 and $11.8 million for the second quarter of last year. Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 included $0.9 million (before tax) of non-interest expenses related to preliminary costs associated the Bank's proposed Structural Realignment and the atypically high unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation during the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The decrease from the second quarter of 2024 was primarily due to higher non-interest expense for the US Digital Banking operations ahead of launch and ramp of the US RPP; Excluding the preliminary costs associated the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, total Digital Banking operations net income was $9.2 million; Total Digital Banking operations earnings per share was $0.26 compared with $0.28 for the first quarter of 2025 and $0.45 for the second quarter of last year. In addition to the rationale described above, the decrease compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was due to the 25% higher number of shares outstanding equity offering; Excluding the preliminary costs associated with the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, Total Digital Banking operations earnings per share was $0.31. Digital Banking Operations Canada Canadian Digital Banking operations net income was $9.2 million compared with $8.8 million for the first quarter of 2025 and $12.0 million for the second quarter of last year; Excluding the preliminary costs associated the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, Canadian Digital Banking operations net income was $9.9 million; Canadian Digital Banking operations earnings per share was $0.28 compared with $0.30 for the first quarter of 2025 and $0.46 for the second quarter of last year; Excluding preliminary costs associated the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, Canadian Digital Banking operations earnings per share was $0.30; Canadian Digital Banking operations efficiency ratio, excluding preliminary costs associated the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, was 44% compared with 47% for the first quarter of 2025 and 38% for the second quarter of last year; and, Canadian Digital Banking operations return on common equity (excluding DRTC), excluding preliminary costs associated the Structural Realignment and the impact of unrealized (non-cash) foreign exchange translation, was 7.16% compared with 7.56% for the first quarter of 2025 and 12.53% for the second quarter of last year. The year over year decrease is predominantly due to the treasury common share offering in December 2024, ahead of the deployment of that capital for revenue generation. Digital Banking Operations US US Digital Banking operations net income was $133,000 compared with $103,000 for the first quarter of 2025. There are no second quarter 2024 comparable figures for the US Digital Banking operations as that segment did not exist until the third quarter of 2024. US Digital Banking operations include expenses that are being incurred ahead of asset growth and revenue generated by the ramp up of the RPP in the U.S.; Entered into an agreement with its second US RPP partner (post US-bank acquisition) under which the partner will leverage VersaBank's innovative RPP to fund a portion of its loan and lease originations; and, As of April 30, 2025, the US RPP portfolio surpassed US$70 million (approximately CAD$98 million) in assets in only 75 days since adding its first partner US RPP partner on January 30, 2025. The Bank is on target to achieve US$290 million in US RPP in fiscal 2025. DRTC's net loss was $652,000 compared with net loss of $757,000 for the first quarter of 2025 and a net loss of $15,000 for the second quarter of last year. FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited) for the three months ended for the six months ended April 30 April 30 April 30 April 30 (thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) 2025 2024 2025 2024 Results of operations Interest income $ 70,976 $ 71,243 $ 144,222 $ 140,535 Net interest income 28,032 26,242 53,756 52,810 Non-interest income 2,107 2,259 4,210 4,542 Total revenue 30,139 28,501 57,966 57,352 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 889 16 1,913 (111) Non-interest expenses 17,516 12,185 33,215 24,209 Digital Banking 14,418 10,014 27,196 20,429 DRTC 2,734 2,314 5,700 4,023 Digital Meteor 719 196 1,028 433 Net income 8,529 11,828 16,672 24,527 Income per common share: Basic $ 0.26 $ 0.45 $ 0.54 $ 0.93 Diluted $ 0.26 $ 0.45 $ 0.54 $ 0.93 Dividends paid on preferred shares $ - $ 247 $ - $ 494 Dividends paid on common shares $ 813 $ 650 $ 1,626 $ 1,300 Yield* 5.81 % 6.66 % 5.88 % 6.58 % Cost of funds* 3.52 % 4.21 % 3.69 % 4.11 % Net interest margin* 2.29 % 2.45 % 2.19 % 2.47 % Net interest margin on credit assets* 2.59 % 2.52 % 2.44 % 2.61 % Return on average common equity* 6.67 % 12.36 % 7.25 % 12.89 % Book value per common share* $ 16.25 $ 14.88 $ 16.25 $ 14.88 Efficiency ratio* 58 % 43 % 57 % 42 % Efficiency ratio - Digital Banking* 52 % 38 % 51 % 39 % Return on average total assets* 0.70 % 1.08 % 0.68 % 1.13 % Provision (recovery) for credit losses as a % of average credit assets* 0.08 % 0.00 % 0.09 % (0.01 %) as at Balance Sheet Summary Cash $ 340,186 $ 198,808 $ 340,186 $ 198,808 Securities 104,807 103,769 104,807 103,769 Credit assets, net of allowance for credit losses 4,523,812 4,018,458 4,523,812 4,018,458 Average credit assets 4,435,280 4,001,370 4,379,964 3,934,431 Total assets 5,047,133 4,388,320 5,047,133 4,388,320 Deposits 4,205,185 3,693,495 4,205,185 3,693,495 Subordinated notes payable 101,844 101,108 101,844 101,108 Shareholders' equity 528,306 400,103 528,306 400,103 Capital ratios** Risk-weighted assets $ 3,551,398 $ 3,224,822 $ 3,551,398 $ 3,224,822 Common Equity Tier 1 capital 507,222 375,153 507,222 375,153 Total regulatory capital 615,770 494,297 615,770 494,297 Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio 14.28 % 11.63 % 14.28 % 11.63 % Tier 1 capital ratio 14.28 % 12.06 % 14.28 % 12.06 % Total capital ratio 17.34 % 15.33 % 17.34 % 15.33 % Leverage ratio 9.61 % 8.55 % 9.61 % 8.55 % * See definitions under 'Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures' in the Q2 2025 Management's Discussion and Analysis. ** Capital management and leverage measures are in accordance with OSFI's Capital Adequacy Requirements and Basel III Accord. This news release is intended to be read in conjunction with the Bank's Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) for the three & six months ended April 30, 2025, which are available on VersaBank's website at SEDAR+ at and EDGAR at About VersaBank VersaBank is a North American bank with a difference. Federally chartered in both Canada and the US, VersaBank has a branchless, digital, business-to-business model based on its proprietary state-of-the-art technology that enables it to profitably address underserved segments of the banking industry in a significantly risk mitigated manner. Because VersaBank obtains substantially all of its deposits and undertakes the majority of its funding electronically through financial intermediary partners, it benefits from significant operating leverage that drives efficiency and return on common equity. In August 2024, VersaBank launched its unique Receivable Purchase Program funding solution for point-of-sale finance companies, which has been highly successful in Canada for nearly 15 years, to the underserved multi-trillion-dollar US market. VersaBank also owns Washington, DC-based DRT Cyber Inc., a North America leader in the provision of cyber security services to address the rapidly growing volume of cyber threats challenging financial institutions, multi-national corporations and government entities. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Digital Meteor, Inc. ("Digital Meteor"), VersaBank owns proprietary intellectual property and technology to enable the next generation of digital assets for the banking and financial community, including the Bank's revolutionary Digital Deposit Receipts (DDRs). VersaBank's Common Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and NASDAQ under the symbol VBNK. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements") including statements regarding the ability to obtain shareholder, regulatory and other approvals of the structural alignment; the expected realization of additional shareholder value, the simplification of the regulatory structure and the reduction of costs as a result of the proposed structural alignment; the key elements of the proposed structural alignment; the ability to obtain inclusion on stock indices, including the Russell 2000; the ability to continue to grow the US Receive Purchase Program; the ability to expand our net interest margin; and the ability to continue to grow the CMHC residential construction loan program. Forward-looking statements of this type are included in this document and may be included in other filings and with Canadian securities regulators or the US Securities and Exchange Commission, or in other communications. All such statements are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of, and are intended to be forward-looking statements under, the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and any applicable Canadian securities legislation. The statements in this press release that relate to the future are forward-looking statements. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, many of which are out of VersaBank's control. Risks exist that predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the strength of the Canadian and US economies in general and the strength of the local economies within Canada and the US in which VersaBank conducts operations; the effects of changes in monetary and fiscal policy, including changes in interest rate policies of the Bank of Canada and the US Federal Reserve; global commodity prices; the effects of competition in the markets in which VersaBank operates; changes in trade laws and tariffs; inflation; capital market fluctuations; the timely development and introduction of new products in receptive markets; the impact of changes in the laws and regulations pertaining to financial services; changes in tax laws; technological changes; unexpected judicial or regulatory proceedings; unexpected changes in consumer spending and savings habits; the impact of wars or conflicts and the impact of both on global supply chains and markets; the impact of outbreaks of disease or illness that affect local, national or international economies; the possible effects on our business of terrorist activities; natural disasters and disruptions to public infrastructure, such as transportation, communications, power or water supply; and VersaBank's anticipation of and success in managing the risks implicated by the foregoing. Completion of VersaBank's plan to realign its corporate structure to a standard US bank framework is subject to numerous factors, many of which are beyond the Bank's control, including but not limited to, the failure to obtain required shareholder, regulatory and other approvals, and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in the Bank's filings with the SEC and the securities commissions or similar securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces or territories of Canada. The foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. The forward-looking information contained in the management's discussion and analysis is presented to assist VersaBank shareholders and others in understanding VersaBank's financial position and may not be appropriate for any other purposes. For a detailed discussion of certain key factors that may affect VersaBank's future results, please see VersaBank's annual MD&A for the year ended October 31, 2024. Except as required by securities law, VersaBank does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that is contained in this press release or made from time to time by VersaBank or on its behalf. Conference Call VersaBank will be hosting a conference call and webcast today, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its first quarter results, featuring a presentation by David Taylor, President & CEO and John Asma, CFO, followed by a question-and-answer period. To join the conference call by telephone without operator assistance, you may register and enter your phone number in advance at: to receive an instant automated call back. Alternatively, you may also dial direct and be entered into the call by an Operator at: 1-416-945-7677 or 1-888-699-1199 (toll free). For those preferring to listen to the presentation via the Internet, a live webcast will be available at or on the Bank's web site at: The slide presentation management will use during the conference call/webcast will be available on the Bank's web site at: The archived webcast presentation will be available for 90 days following the live event at and on the Bank's web site at: Replay of the teleconference will be available until July 4, 2025 by calling 289-819-1450 or 1-888-660-6345 (toll free) and the passcode is: 07223#
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Tethys Petroleum Announces Interim Results and Corporate Update
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands--(Newsfile Corp. - May 29, 2025) - Tethys Petroleum Limited (TSXV: TPL) ("Tethys" or the "Company") today announced that it has filed its interim results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities comprising its Audited Financial Statements together with Management's Discussion and Analysis and other required forms. Copies of the filed documents may be obtained via SEDAR at or on Tethys' website at Financial highlights Oil and gas sales increased by 104% to $4.0 million in the first quarter of 2025 from $1.9 million in 2024 due primarily to increased oil production. The net profit for the period was $.3 million compared with a loss of $1 million in 2024. Revenues for Q1 were improved from Q1 2024 but were disappointing relative to management expectations. Tethys received a production license in November 2024 after a period of being shut down. There are a number of factors which can influence the level of oil production. In addition to the limitation of the logistics and what is allowed under the production license (currently 485 tons/day), Tethys is required to have gas treatment for the associated gas. Tethys's model has been to sell the oil for delivery in the oil field and is therefore dependent on the oil buyers in terms of the logistics. The elimination of the export of naptha has damaged the overall profitability of the mini-refineries who have been the traditional purchases of Tethys oil. This appears to have not only impacted the price that Tethys can expect to receive but may have also impacted the ability of the mini-refineries to prepay for the oil and their ability to manage the necessary logistics. Given the remote location of the Kulbas field, an oil buyer needs to coordinate the trucking, the rail cars and coordinate with any rail terminal involved in the transshipment. The condition of the roads in March was a factor as the area went through a spring thaw as temperatures got above freezing. Given above average precipitation, it appeared the roads remained inoperable for a longer period than usual. While management believes the logistics issues have been largely resolved, a new problem has appeared. The ratio of gas per oil produced (the GOR) has increased. While long term getting gas from the oil production will be a positive, short term it is a negative as Tethys doesn't have the necessary facilities in place to treat the full amount of gas being produced. As a result, production rates have been reduced of late to about 250 tons/day so that Tethys won't have to flare the excess gas. While it is hoped that the high GOR level may drop back to previous levels or that certain wells and zones with lower GOR ratios may be enhanced to increase the oil production without increasing the GOR, there is no certainty in this regard. Tethys is working on plans to increase the gas utilization capacity of the Kulbas field so that production can be increased to the allowed levels. The delay in getting paid for its gas, getting a new gas contract and getting the oil production license have had residuary effects on the level of cash and the Tethys's ability to fund required capital expenses. Tethys through its DMS subsidiary is acquiring seismic on two of its exploration blocks. The acquisition for the seismic on Aral 4 has been recently completed and the seismic crew contracted for the work has moved to acquire the seismic on the Diyar block. The seismic will then be more fully processed and interpreted to identify potential sites to consider for exploration. DMS will then need to go through a permitting process to get regulatory approval before it can drill any well. If a favorable prospect and well site is developed, the goal is to drill the well(s) by the end of 2026. About Tethys Tethys is focused on oil and gas exploration and production activities in Central Asia and the Caspian Region. Tethys believes that significant potential exists in both exploration and in discovered deposits in the area. Disclaimer Some of the statements in this document are forward-looking. No part of this announcement constitutes, or shall be taken to constitute, an invitation or inducement to invest in the Company or any other entity and shareholders of the Company are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Save as required by applicable law, the Company does not undertake to update or change any forward-looking statements to reflect events occurring after the date of this announcement. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Contact Information: Tethys PetroleumCasey McCandlessChief Financial Officer info@ 901-763-4001 To view the source version of this press release, please visit Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Tethys Petroleum Announces Interim Results and Corporate Update
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands--(Newsfile Corp. - May 29, 2025) - Tethys Petroleum Limited (TSXV: TPL) ("Tethys" or the "Company") today announced that it has filed its interim results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities comprising its Audited Financial Statements together with Management's Discussion and Analysis and other required forms. Copies of the filed documents may be obtained via SEDAR at or on Tethys' website at Financial highlights Oil and gas sales increased by 104% to $4.0 million in the first quarter of 2025 from $1.9 million in 2024 due primarily to increased oil production. The net profit for the period was $.3 million compared with a loss of $1 million in 2024. Revenues for Q1 were improved from Q1 2024 but were disappointing relative to management expectations. Tethys received a production license in November 2024 after a period of being shut down. There are a number of factors which can influence the level of oil production. In addition to the limitation of the logistics and what is allowed under the production license (currently 485 tons/day), Tethys is required to have gas treatment for the associated gas. Tethys's model has been to sell the oil for delivery in the oil field and is therefore dependent on the oil buyers in terms of the logistics. The elimination of the export of naptha has damaged the overall profitability of the mini-refineries who have been the traditional purchases of Tethys oil. This appears to have not only impacted the price that Tethys can expect to receive but may have also impacted the ability of the mini-refineries to prepay for the oil and their ability to manage the necessary logistics. Given the remote location of the Kulbas field, an oil buyer needs to coordinate the trucking, the rail cars and coordinate with any rail terminal involved in the transshipment. The condition of the roads in March was a factor as the area went through a spring thaw as temperatures got above freezing. Given above average precipitation, it appeared the roads remained inoperable for a longer period than usual. While management believes the logistics issues have been largely resolved, a new problem has appeared. The ratio of gas per oil produced (the GOR) has increased. While long term getting gas from the oil production will be a positive, short term it is a negative as Tethys doesn't have the necessary facilities in place to treat the full amount of gas being produced. As a result, production rates have been reduced of late to about 250 tons/day so that Tethys won't have to flare the excess gas. While it is hoped that the high GOR level may drop back to previous levels or that certain wells and zones with lower GOR ratios may be enhanced to increase the oil production without increasing the GOR, there is no certainty in this regard. Tethys is working on plans to increase the gas utilization capacity of the Kulbas field so that production can be increased to the allowed levels. The delay in getting paid for its gas, getting a new gas contract and getting the oil production license have had residuary effects on the level of cash and the Tethys's ability to fund required capital expenses. Tethys through its DMS subsidiary is acquiring seismic on two of its exploration blocks. The acquisition for the seismic on Aral 4 has been recently completed and the seismic crew contracted for the work has moved to acquire the seismic on the Diyar block. The seismic will then be more fully processed and interpreted to identify potential sites to consider for exploration. DMS will then need to go through a permitting process to get regulatory approval before it can drill any well. If a favorable prospect and well site is developed, the goal is to drill the well(s) by the end of 2026. About Tethys Tethys is focused on oil and gas exploration and production activities in Central Asia and the Caspian Region. Tethys believes that significant potential exists in both exploration and in discovered deposits in the area. Disclaimer Some of the statements in this document are forward-looking. No part of this announcement constitutes, or shall be taken to constitute, an invitation or inducement to invest in the Company or any other entity and shareholders of the Company are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Save as required by applicable law, the Company does not undertake to update or change any forward-looking statements to reflect events occurring after the date of this announcement. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Contact Information: Tethys PetroleumCasey McCandlessChief Financial Officer info@ 901-763-4001 To view the source version of this press release, please visit Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Emera to Commence Trading on the New York Stock Exchange
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, May 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA) announces it has received approval to list its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). Emera's common shares are expected to begin trading on the NYSE on or around May 28, 2025, under the ticker symbol "EMA". "This listing is a significant milestone for Emera's growth and confidence in our vision," says Scott Balfour, Emera's President and CEO. "It connects us to the largest pool of global capital and a network of world-class investors, and it reinforces our commitment to providing long-term value for our shareholders." Emera confirms this ahead of its 2025 Annual General Meeting being held later today. The Company plans to mark the listing by ringing the NYSE Opening Bell later this year. Emera's common shares will continue to trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") under the symbol "EMA". Shareholders can participate in Emera's 2025 Annual General Meeting via live webcast at 2:00 p.m. (Atlantic time) today. Details on how to participate in the meeting, vote and submit questions are available on Emera's website. Forward Looking Information This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including without limitation, statements about Emera's planned NYSE listing and trading, and Emera's expectations and beliefs regarding the anticipated benefits of the NYSE listing to Emera and its shareholders. By its nature, forward-looking information requires Emera to make assumptions and is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements reflect Emera management's current beliefs and are based on information currently available to Emera management. There is a risk that predictions, forecasts, conclusions and projections that constitute forward-looking information will not prove to be accurate, that Emera's assumptions may not be correct and that actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking information. Additional detailed information about these assumptions, risks and uncertainties is included in Emera's securities regulatory filings, including under the heading "Enterprise Risk and Risk Management" in Emera's annual Management's Discussion and Analysis, and under the heading "Principal Financial Risks and Uncertainties" in the notes to Emera's annual and interim financial statements, which can be found on SEDAR+ at or on EDGAR at About Emera Emera (TSX: EMA) is a leading North American provider of energy services headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with investments in regulated electric and natural gas utilities, and related businesses and assets. The Emera family of companies delivers safe, reliable energy to approximately 2.6 million customers in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. Our team of 7,600 employees is committed to our purpose of energizing modern life and delivering a cleaner energy future for all. Emera's common and preferred shares are listed and trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Additional information can be accessed at or View source version on Contacts Investor Relations:Dave Media:Dina Bartolacci Seely902-478-0080media@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
