CryptoStar Corp. Q2 FY2023 Earnings Call

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  • Quarterly Earnings: Reported Q2 2023 earnings per share (EPS) of $0.37, compared to $0.39 in Q1 2023 (adjusted for potential shutdown of underperforming fee businesses).
  • Strong Capital Levels: Return on Equity was 8.95%. Tangible Equity Capital Ratio remained strong at 9.64% despite share repurchases (~450,000 shares in Q2). CET1 Ratio target remains 12%+, with current levels supporting continued share repurchases.
  • Expense Initiatives: $3 million annualized expense reduction identified and partly implemented in June, with full impact expected in H2 2023. Q2 expenses slightly above guidance but expected to decline in H2. Executive team emphasized grassroots, bottom-up ideas including workforce attrition and vendor consolidation.
  • Revenue & Margin Trends: Net interest margin (NIM) declined to 3.06% in Q2 from a peak of 3.50% in Q3 2022. Compressing margins driven by aggressive deposit pricing competition and limited loan demand. Modest margin downside risk expected in near term; however, loan yields (7.8% new origination) are improving.

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Operator: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to CapStar Financial Holdings Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. Hosting the call today from CapStar are Tim Schools, President and Chief Executive Officer; Mike Fowler, Chief Financial Officer; Chris Tietz, Chief Banking Officer; and Kevin Lambert, Chief Credit Officer. Please note that today's call is being recorded. Replay of the call and the earnings release and presentation materials will be available on the Investor Relations page of the company's website at capstarbank.com. During the presentation, we may make comments which constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All forward-looking statements are subject to risk, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results and the performance or achievements of CapStar to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Listeners are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. A more detailed description of these and other risks, uncertainties and factors are contained in CapStar's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, CapStar disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements made during this presentation. We will also refer you to Page 2 of the presentation slides for disclaimers regarding forward-looking statements, non-GAAP financial measures and ot

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