The following is a summary of the West Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
West Bancorporation reported a net income of $5.2 million in Q2 2024, compared to $5.8 million in Q1 2024.
Net interest income increased by $480,000 in Q2 compared to Q1.
Loan growth was approximately 2.4%, primarily due to funding of construction loans.Deposit balances included a large deposit from a municipal customer expected to be drawn down over the next 12 to 18 months for a construction project.
Business Progress:
Opened new headquarters in West Des Moines during April.
Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share.
Emphasized deposit gathering in a competitive market.
Advanced construction of a new facility in the Owatonna market expected to be occupied late in Q4.
Opportunities:
Enhanced deposit growth through a large deposit from a municipal customer and ongoing competitive deposit gathering efforts.
Potential market share growth in the Minnesota region supported by relationship-building facilities and a focus on C&I and high-value retail deposits.
Risks:
Anticipated payoffs in the loan portfolio in the range of $20 million to $25 million which need replacement through funded commitments.
High operational costs and changing market demands impacting the senior care facilities lending decisions.
Potential challenges expected from fixed rate interest swaps maturing in the second half of the year with rates below 2%.
More details: West Bancorporation IR
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