CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results

BROOKFIELD, Wis., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “CIB Marine”) (OTCQX: CIBH), the holding company of CIBM Bank (the “Bank”), announced its unaudited results of operations and financial condition for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026. Net income for the quarter was $0.8 million, or $0.58 basic and $0.57 diluted net income per share, compared to $0.9 million, or $0.67 basic and $0.65 diluted net income per share, for the same quarter of 2025. For the nine-month period, net income increased to $2.3 million, or $1.73 basic and $1.69 diluted net income per share, compared to $1.9 million, or $1.41 basic and $1.36 diluted net income per share, for the same period in 2025.

Financial highlights for the quarter include:

  • Net interest margin increased to 3.05% compared to 3.03% for the second quarter of 2026 and 2.77% for the third quarter of 2025. In addition, the net interest margin increased to 3.02% for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to 2.69% for the same period of 2025. The rising trend continued as the cost of funds declined and earning asset yields rose. Net interest income increased $0.5 million for the quarter compared to the same quarter of 2025, and by $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to the same period of 2025, primarily as a result of improved net interest margins that more than offset the impact of lower average earning asset balances.
  • Net income for the Banking Division increased by $0.5 million, while net income for the Mortgage Division decreased by $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. The Banking Division’s increase was driven primarily by higher net interest income, which more than offset the $0.4 million increase in provisions for credit losses. The Mortgage Division’s results were primarily the result of lower mortgage volumes due to higher mortgage rates and limited housing inventory, offset in part by effective cost controls.
  • The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) to loans was 1.23% at September 30, 2026, compared to 1.20% at June 30, 2026, and 1.27% at December 31, 2025. Provision for credit losses increased year to date, and annualized net charge-offs also increased. Improved economic forecasts from the Federal Reserve and lower loan balances since June 30, 2026, partially offset deterioration in qualitative adjustments related to changes in credit classifications and other factors. Non-performing assets to total assets and non-accrual loans to loans were 0.92% and 1.15%, respectively, on September 30, 2026, compared to 1.04% and 1.31%, respectively, on December 31, 2025. While these measures of non-performing asset quality remained relatively consistent during the period, migration within other credit risk categories resulted in the combined total of credits classified as Special Mention, Substandard, and Doubtful increasing from $37 million at December 31, 2025, to $56 million at September 30, 2026. This increase was primarily due to migration in the Commercial and Commercial Real Estate loan portfolio segments, while the Construction & Development, Residential, Home Equity or Consumer segments experienced little overall total classified balance change. Management is closely monitoring these credits and has increased its focus on problem loan management.
  • Since year-end 2025, loan balances have decreased by $15 million, primarily due to a $10 million and $5 million decline in the residential and commercial (inclusive of the construction and development segment) portfolios, respectively. The decline in residential loans was consistent with portfolio strategy, as these loans generally generate lower net interest spreads. Although commercial loan originations increased compared with the same period in the prior year, elevated prepayment activity, largely attributable to borrower business and property sales rather than interest rate or service considerations, contributed to the decline in commercial loan balances. Deposits increased since December 31, 2025, primarily in money market and noninterest-bearing checking accounts, reflecting targeted growth initiatives and increased marketing expenditures. Short-term borrowings, primarily those from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, decreased by $29 million during the period with that reduction funded from higher deposit balances and lower loan balances.

Mr. J. Brian Chaffin, CIB Marine’s President and CEO, commented, “Earnings improved again as expansion of the net interest margin and disciplined expense management more than offset higher provisions for credit losses. Net interest margin for CIBM Bank was 3.11% for the third quarter, up from 2.84% in the same quarter in 2025, and up from 3.09% in the second quarter of 2026. We remain focused on growing new customer relationships and continuing the repricing of loans and deposits, supported by enhanced marketing activities. Provisions for credit losses increased compared to the same period last year as we have had some credit migration and charge-off activity, as noted above. Management is addressing these issues with the highest priority.”

Regarding the Company’s common stock repurchase plan, he added, “Purchases of CIBH stock for the year to date have totaled $1.2 million at a weighted average price of $38.33 per share. Since February 2025, we have repurchased 5% of our outstanding stock at a price of $36.17 per share, utilizing $2.5 million of the $3.5 million authorized through 2026.”

Finally, he concluded, “For the remainder of 2026, we remain focused on increasing net interest income while navigating the challenges presented by the current interest rate environment, and on addressing the recent rise in loan risk migrations.”

CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for CIBM Bank, which operates nine banking offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, and has mortgage loan officers and/or offices in six states. More information on the Company is available at www.cibmarine.com, including recent shareholder letters, links to regulatory financial reports, and audited financial statements.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
CIB Marine has made statements in this release that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. CIB Marine intends these forward-looking statements to be subject to the safe harbor created thereby and is including this statement to avail itself of the safe harbor. Forward-looking statements are identified generally by statements containing words and phrases such as “may,” “project,” “are confident,” “should be,” “intend,” “predict,” “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect CIB Marine’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance that are subject to many uncertainties and factors relating to CIB Marine’s operations and the business environment, which could change at any time.

There are inherent difficulties in predicting factors that may affect the accuracy of forward-looking statements.

Stockholders should note that many factors, some of which are discussed elsewhere in this Earnings Release and in the documents that are incorporated by reference, could affect the future financial results of CIB Marine and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference in this document. These factors, many of which are beyond CIB Marine’s control, include but are not limited to:

  • operating, legal, execution, credit, market, security (including cyber), and regulatory risks;
  • economic, political, and competitive forces affecting CIB Marine’s banking business;
  • the impact on net interest income and securities values from changes in monetary policy and general economic and political conditions; and
  • the risk that CIB Marine’s analyses of these risks and forces could be incorrect and/or that the strategies developed to address them could be unsuccessful.

These factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. CIB Marine undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and CIB Marine’s actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in forward-looking statements.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
J. Brian Chaffin, President & CEO
(217) 355-0900
brian.chaffin@cibmbank.com 

CIB MARINE BANCSHARES, INC.
Selected Unaudited Consolidated Financial Data
 
  At or for the
  Quarters Ended 9 Months Ended
  September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, September 30, September 30,
    2026     2026     2026     2025     2025       2026     2025  
  (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Selected Statement of Operations Data:                
Interest and dividend income $ 10,871   $ 10,739   $ 10,586   $ 10,881   $ 10,780     $ 32,196   $ 32,738  
Interest expense   4,816     4,739     4,760     5,208     5,196       14,315     16,389  
Net interest income   6,055     6,000     5,826     5,673     5,584       17,881     16,349  
Provision for (reversal of) credit losses   73     (26 )   268     1,174     (90 )     315     (39 )
Net interest income after provision for                
(reversal of) credit losses   5,982     6,026     5,558     4,499     5,674       17,566     16,388  
Noninterest income (1)   1,163     1,337     1,178     1,292     1,908       3,678     5,225  
Noninterest expense   6,129     6,191     5,969     6,223     6,375       18,289     19,059  
Income (loss) before income taxes   1,016     1,172     767     (432 )   1,207       2,955     2,554  
Income tax expense (benefit)   249     257     181     (115 )   299       687     657  
Net income (loss) $ 767   $ 915   $ 586   $ (317 ) $ 908     $ 2,268   $ 1,897  
                 
Common Share Data:                
Basic net income (loss) per share $ 0.58   $ 0.69   $ 0.45   $ (0.24 ) $ 0.67     $ 1.73   $ 1.41  
Diluted net income (loss) per share   0.57     0.68     0.43     (0.24 )   0.65       1.69     1.36  
Dividend   0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00       0.00     0.00  
Tangible book value per share (2)   60.67     61.56     61.09     60.95     60.72       60.67     60.72  
Book value per share (2)   60.72     61.61     61.13     61.00     60.77       60.72     60.77  
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic   1,318,554     1,317,498     1,310,842     1,334,388     1,350,097       1,314,251     1,345,941  
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted   1,345,372     1,345,498     1,349,513     1,379,094     1,396,512       1,345,372     1,393,086  
Financial Condition Data:                
Total assets $ 812,901   $ 828,198   $ 832,790   $ 833,304   $ 836,760     $ 812,901   $ 836,760  
Loans   650,954     659,768     669,543     666,199     655,620       650,954     655,620  
Allowance for credit losses on loans   (7,987 )   (7,903 )   (8,696 )   (8,465 )   (8,721 )     (7,987 )   (8,721 )
Investment securities   124,964     124,419     120,629     123,319     128,214       124,964     128,214  
Deposits   671,675     666,633     677,349     660,614     702,078       671,675     702,078  
Borrowings   49,186     67,804     62,265     77,817     39,245       49,186     39,245  
Stockholders’ equity   80,065     81,245     80,647     81,414     81,789       80,065     81,789  
Financial Ratios and Other Data:                
Performance Ratios:                
Net interest margin (3)   3.05 %   3.03 %   2.96 %   2.81 %   2.77 %     3.02 %   2.69 %
Net interest spread (4)   2.48 %   2.46 %   2.40 %   2.20 %   2.17 %     2.45 %   2.07 %
Noninterest income to average assets (5)   0.61 %   0.66 %   0.59 %   0.62 %   0.91 %     0.62 %   0.82 %
Noninterest expense to average assets   2.98 %   3.03 %   2.95 %   2.98 %   3.06 %     2.99 %   3.04 %
Efficiency ratio (6)   83.96 %   84.28 %   85.03 %   89.37 %   85.33 %     84.41 %   88.61 %
Earnings (loss) on average assets (7)   0.37 %   0.45 %   0.29 %   -0.15 %   0.44 %     0.37 %   0.30 %
Earnings (loss) on average equity (8)   3.73 %   4.53 %   2.90 %   -1.53 %   4.46 %     3.72 %   3.18 %
Asset Quality Ratios:                
Nonaccrual loans to loans (9)   1.15 %   1.09 %   1.30 %   1.31 %   0.95 %     1.15 %   0.95 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets (10)   0.92 %   0.87 %   1.04 %   1.04 %   0.75 %     0.92 %   0.75 %
Nonaccrual loans, modified loans to borrowers experiencing                
financial difficulty, loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing to total loans   2.00 %   1.94 %   2.20 %   2.36 %   2.38 %     2.00 %   2.38 %
Nonaccrual loans, OREO, modified loans to borrowers                
experiencing financial difficulty, loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing to total assets   1.60 %   1.54 %   1.77 %   1.89 %   1.87 %     1.60 %   1.87 %
Allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans (9)   1.23 %   1.20 %   1.30 %   1.27 %   1.33 %     1.23 %   1.33 %
Allowance for credit losses on loans to nonaccrual loans,                
modified loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty loans and loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing (9)   61.30 %   61.87 %   59.08 %   53.87 %   55.78 %     61.30 %   55.78 %
Net charge-offs (recoveries) annualized                
to average loans (9)   0.01 %   0.47 %   -0.06 %   0.85 %   0.00 %     0.14 %   -0.01 %
Capital Ratios:                
Total equity to total assets   9.85 %   9.81 %   9.68 %   9.77 %   9.77 %     9.85 %   9.77 %
Total risk-based capital ratio   14.11 %   13.84 %   13.53 %   13.67 %   13.90 %     14.11 %   13.90 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio   11.34 %   11.10 %   10.80 %   10.94 %   11.15 %     11.34 %   11.15 %
Leverage capital ratio   9.04 %   8.95 %   8.83 %   8.80 %   8.88 %     9.04 %   8.88 %
Other Data:                
Number of employees (full-time equivalent)   142     142     141     142     143       142     143  
Number of banking facilities   9     9     9     9     9       9     9  
                 
(1) Noninterest income includes gains and losses on securities.
(2) Tangible book value per share is the stockholder equity less the carrying value of the preferred stock and less the goodwill and intangible assets, divided by the total shares of common outstanding. Book value per share is the stockholder equity less the liquidation preference of the preferred stock, divided by the total shares of common outstanding. Both book value measures are reported inclusive of the net deferred tax assets. As presented here, shares of common outstanding excludes unvested restricted stock awards.
(3) Net interest margin is the ratio of net interest income to average interest-earning assets.
(4) Net interest spread is the yield on average interest-earning assets less the rate on average interest-bearing liabilities.
(5) Noninterest income to average assets excludes gains and losses on securities.
(6) The efficiency ratio is noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income plus noninterest income, excluding gains and losses on securities.
(7) Earnings on average assets are net income divided by average total assets.
(8) Earnings on average equity are net income divided by average stockholders’ equity.
(9) Excludes loans held for sale.
(10)Nonperforming assets includes nonaccrual loans, nonaccrual securities, and other real estate owned.

CIB MARINE BANCSHARES, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
           
  September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30,
    2026     2026     2026     2025     2025  
  (Dollars in Thousands, Except Shares)
Assets          
Cash and due from banks $ 6,258   $ 8,893   $ 9,584   $ 8,102   $ 19,016  
Securities available for sale   122,863     122,235     118,436     121,110     126,017  
Equity securities at fair value   2,101     2,184     2,193     2,209     2,197  
Loans held for sale   3,434     7,976     6,160     8,640     7,287  
           
Loans   650,954     659,768     669,543     666,199     655,620  
Allowance for credit losses on loans   (7,987 )   (7,903 )   (8,696 )   (8,465 )   (8,721 )
Net loans   642,967     651,865     660,847     657,734     646,899  
           
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   2,264     2,707     2,707     2,567     2,195  
Premises and equipment, net   1,633     1,646     1,610     1,675     1,731  
Accrued interest receivable   2,935     2,798     2,890     2,763     2,803  
Deferred tax assets, net   12,030     11,503     11,589     11,440     11,745  
Other real estate owned, net   –     –     –     –     –  
Bank owned life insurance   6,809     6,752     6,695     6,641     6,589  
Goodwill and other intangible assets   64     64     64     64     64  
Other assets   9,543     9,575     10,015     10,359     10,217  
Total assets $ 812,901   $ 828,198   $ 832,790   $ 833,304   $ 836,760  
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
Deposits:          
Noninterest-bearing demand $ 87,229   $ 88,840   $ 86,243   $ 85,637   $ 95,307  
Interest-bearing demand   77,072     82,241     91,209     86,577     107,512  
Savings   254,953     233,642     232,493     218,515     222,450  
Time   252,421     261,910     267,404     269,885     276,809  
Total deposits   671,675     666,633     677,349     660,614     702,078  
Short-term borrowings   39,366     57,992     52,462     68,022     29,458  
Long-term borrowings   9,820     9,812     9,803     9,795     9,787  
Accrued interest payable   1,189     1,335     1,237     1,468     1,456  
Other liabilities   10,786     11,181     11,292     11,991     12,192  
Total liabilities   732,836     746,953     752,143     751,890     754,971  
           
Stockholders’ Equity          
Preferred stock, $1 par value; 5,000,000 authorized shares at both September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 7% fixed rate noncumulative perpetual issued; zero shares of series A and zero shares of series B convertible   –     –     –     –     –  
Common stock, $1 par value; 75,000,000 authorized shares; 1,401,541 and 1,385,842 issued shares; 1,319,357 and 1,335,390 outstanding shares at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively (1)   1,402     1,402     1,398     1,386     1,386  
Capital surplus   182,391     182,283     182,175     182,087     182,003  
Accumulated deficit   (95,639 )   (96,406 )   (97,321 )   (97,907 )   (97,591 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net   (5,091 )   (3,036 )   (2,765 )   (2,371 )   (2,808 )
Treasury stock, 82,906 shares on September 30, 2026 and 51,174 shares December 31, 2025 (2)   (2,998 )   (2,998 )   (2,840 )   (1,781 )   (1,201 )
Total stockholders’ equity   80,065     81,245     80,647     81,414     81,789  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 812,901   $ 828,198   $ 832,790   $ 833,304   $ 836,760  
           
(1) Both issued and outstanding shares as stated here exclude 41,184 shares and 43,054 shares of unvested restricted stock awards at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
(2) Treasury stock includes 722 shares held by subsidiary bank CIBM Bank.

CIB MARINE BANCSHARES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
                 
  At or for the
  Quarters Ended 9 Months Ended
  September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, September 30, September 30,
    2026     2026     2026     2025     2025       2026     2025  
  (Dollars in thousands)
                 
Interest Income                
Loans $ 9,535   $ 9,463   $ 9,323   $ 9,480   $ 9,347     $ 28,321   $ 28,623  
Loans held for sale   84     78     87     168     123       249     409  
Securities   1,225     1,170     1,152     1,200     1,229       3,547     3,565  
Other investments   27     28     24     33     81       79     141  
Total interest income   10,871     10,739     10,586     10,881     10,780       32,196     32,738  
                 
Interest Expense                
Deposits   4,324     4,180     4,185     4,660     4,772       12,689     14,596  
Short-term borrowings   371     437     456     427     302       1,264     1,431  
Long-term borrowings   121     122     119     121     122       362     362  
Total interest expense   4,816     4,739     4,760     5,208     5,196       14,315     16,389  
Net interest income   6,055     6,000     5,826     5,673     5,584       17,881     16,349  
Provision for (reversal of) credit losses   73     (26 )   268     1,174     (90 )     315     (39 )
Net interest income after provision for                
(reversal of) credit losses   5,982     6,026     5,558     4,499     5,674       17,566     16,388  
                 
Noninterest Income                
Deposit service charges   56     46     43     62     62       145     186  
Other service fees   (14 )   (11 )   (10 )   (10 )   (7 )     (35 )   (26 )
Mortgage banking revenue, net   874     1,072     820     1,021     1,483       2,766     4,047  
Other income   242     208     173     178     239       623     695  
Net gain (loss) on sale of securities available for sale   0     0     0     (10 )   0       0     0  
Unrealized gain (loss) recognized on equity securities   (82 )   (9 )   (16 )   11     21       (107 )   64  
Net gain on sale of SBA loans   87     31     168     40     110       286     271  
Net gain on sale of assets and (writedowns)   0     0     0     0     0       0     (12 )
Total noninterest income   1,163     1,337     1,178     1,292     1,908       3,678     5,225  
                 
Noninterest Expense                
Compensation and employee benefits   3,801     3,800     3,726     3,833     4,047       11,327     12,173  
Equipment   517     510     521     589     577       1,548     1,719  
Occupancy and premises   521     524     571     537     514       1,616     1,582  
Data Processing   244     213     218     215     243       675     676  
Federal deposit insurance   123     125     134     119     138       382     368  
Professional services   223     236     178     169     205       637     701  
Telephone and data communication   73     69     65     73     65       207     174  
Insurance   81     54     94     71     92       229     231  
Other expense   546     660     462     617     494       1,668     1,435  
Total noninterest expense   6,129     6,191     5,969     6,223     6,375       18,289     19,059  
Income (loss) from operations                
before income taxes   1,016     1,172     767     (432 )   1,207       2,955     2,554  
Income tax expense (benefit)   249     257     181     (115 )   299       687     657  
Net income (loss)   767     915     586     (317 )   908       2,268     1,897  
Net income (loss) allocated to                
 common stockholders $ 767   $ 915   $ 586   $ (317 ) $ 908     $ 2,268   $ 1,897  

CIB MARINE BANCSHARES, INC.
Credit Quality Indicators (unaudited)
   
  At September 30, 2026
  Pass Special
Mention
Substandard Doubtful Total Loans
  (Dollars in thousands)
Commercial $ 68,883 $ 2,976 $ 20,193 $ – $ 92,052
Commercial real estate:          
Owner Occupied   76,863   7,472   5,630   0   89,965
Non-owner Occupied   240,668   0   13,912   0   254,580
Construction and Development   26,386   0   5,323   0   31,709
Residential Real Estate:          
Owner Occupied   143,490   101   166   0   143,757
Non-owner Occupied   17,691   0   0   0   17,691
Home equity   18,947   241   437   0   19,625
Purchased home equity pools   157   0   0   0   157
Other consumer   739   1   0   0   741
  $ 593,823 $ 10,792 $ 45,661 $ 0   650,275
Deferred loan costs           679
Total         $ 650,954
           
Combined total classified Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful   $ 56,452
           
  At December 31, 2025
  Pass Special
Mention
Substandard Doubtful Total Loans
  (Dollars in thousands)
Commercial $ 82,314 $ 7,892 $ 8,280 $ – $ 98,486
Commercial real estate:          
Owner Occupied   82,261   1,001   5,492   0   88,753
Non-owner Occupied   252,380   6,794   2,001   0   261,175
Construction and Development   21,325   4,262   0   0   25,587
Residential Real Estate:          
Owner Occupied   152,099   322   428   0   152,849
Non-owner Occupied   18,312   0   0   0   18,312
Home equity   19,000   325   538   0   19,862
Purchased home equity pools   186   0   0   0   186
Other consumer   22   1   0   0   23
  $ 627,899 $ 20,597 $ 16,738 $ 0   665,233
Deferred loan costs           966
Total         $ 666,199
           
Combined total classified Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful   $ 37,335

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