Exhibit 99.1

Press Release – For Immediate Release

July 18, 2025

Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings

 

Bloomsburg, PA – Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation (“Corporation”) (OTCQX: CCFN), parent company of Journey Bank (”Bank”), has released its unaudited consolidated financial results for the second quarter of 2025.

 

Unaudited Financial Information

 

Net income, as reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), for the second quarter 2025 was $5,768,000, or $1.63 per share, compared to $4,707,000, or $1.32 per share, for the second quarter 2024. Net income, as reported under GAAP, for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $10,113,000, or $2.86 per share compared to $8,743,000, or $2.45 per share for the same period in 2024. Return on average assets and return on average equity were 1.44% and 13.33%, respectively, for the second quarter 2025 as compared to 1.20% and 12.28%, respectively, for the second quarter 2024.

 

Net interest income of $14,808,000 for the second quarter 2025 was up $2,448,000 from the second quarter 2024 reflecting an increase in total interest and dividend income of $1,467,000 and a decrease of $981,000 in total interest expense. The fully-tax equivalent net interest margin was 4.04% for the second quarter 2025 as compared to 3.43% for the second quarter 2024.

 

For the second quarter 2025, a $254,000 provision for credit losses was recorded compared to $29,000 for the second quarter 2024. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the allowance for credit losses to total loans was 0.88%.

 

Total non-interest income decreased $182,000 to $2,237,000 for the second quarter 2025, compared to the second quarter 2024 amount of $2,419,000. Realized losses on available-for-sale debt securities, net, totaled $426,000 for the second quarter 2025 compared to $0 for the second quarter 2024. This change was partially offset by increases in brokerage income and trust income of $60,000 and $76,000, respectively, due primarily to higher assets under management, and an increase in gains on marketable equity securities of $52,000 due to market value changes comparing the second quarter 2025 to the second quarter 2024.

 

Total non-interest expense increased $662,000 from $9,194,000 for the second quarter 2024, to $9,856,000 for the second quarter 2025. Salaries and employee benefits expense of $4,984,000 for the second quarter 2025 increased $344,000 from $4,640,000 for the second quarter 2024. This increase was related to health insurance expenses associated with the Corporation’s partially self-funded health insurance plan which were $397,000 higher in the second quarter 2025 than the second quarter 2024. Additionally, data processing and telecommunications expenses increased $174,000 comparing the second quarter 2025 to the second quarter 2024 due to ongoing pricing increases and one-time charges in conjunction with the implementation of new products.

 

Total assets amounted to $1,616,215,000 at June 30, 2025, as compared to $1,595,958,000 at December 31, 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents increased $23,332,000, available-for-sale debt securities decreased $30,484,000 and loans receivable, not held for sale, increased by $31,135,000. Total liabilities amounted to $1,439,940,000 at June 30, 2025, as compared to $1,429,548,000 at December 31, 2024. Total deposits increased $68,634,000 while short-term borrowings decreased $50,267,000 and long-term borrowings decreased $10,085,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2025.

 

The increase in total deposits during the six months ended June 30, 2025 was as a result of strong organic deposit growth in combination with the continued execution of a strategic initiative to reposition customer repurchase agreements, which are classified as short-term borrowings, into core deposit accounts. The Bank anticipates the completion of this project later in 2025 which will assist in optimizing the Bank’s long-term liquidity needs and balance sheet management strategies.  

 

Total non-performing assets amounted to $13,844,000 or 0.86% of total assets at June 30, 2025, as compared to $10,117,000 or 0.63% of total assets at December 31, 2024. The increase in non-performing assets was attributable to an increase in non-accrual loans from $10,047,000 at December 31, 2024 to $13,774,000 at June 30, 2025.

 

Total stockholders’ equity equated to a book value per share of $49.87 at June 30, 2025 as compared with $47.11 at December 31, 2024. For the second quarter 2025 total cash dividends of $0.95 per share were paid to stockholders, which includes the impact of a special one-time cash dividend of $0.50 per share, as compared to $0.44 for the same period of 2024. The Corporation remains well capitalized, with an equity to assets ratio of 10.91% at June 30, 2025 as compared to 10.43% at December 31, 2024.

 

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About Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation

 

Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation ("MCFC") is a registered financial holding company headquartered in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. MCFC has one subsidiary bank, Journey Bank, serving individuals, families, nonprofits and business clients throughout Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland and Sullivan Counties through 22 banking offices.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of current or historical fact and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "projects," "may," "will," "should," and other similar expressions can be used to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. Among the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those described in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the following: changes in general economic trends, including inflation and changes in interest rates; our ability to manage credit risk; our ability to maintain an adequate level of allowance for credit loss on loans; increased competition; changes in consumer demand for financial services; our ability to control costs and expenses; fluctuations in the values of securities held in our securities portfolio, including as a result of changes in interest rates; our ability to successfully manage liquidity risk; adverse developments in borrower industries and, in particular, declines in real estate values; the concentration of large deposits from certain customers who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits; changes in and compliance with federal and state laws that regulate our business and capital levels; our ability to raise capital as needed; and any other risks described in the “Risk Factors” sections of reports filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim, any obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements, except as required by law. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

 

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Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) (Unaudited)  June 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
ASSETS          
Cash and due from banks  $15,472   $11,200 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks   25,240    6,180 
     Total cash and cash equivalents   40,712    17,380 
           
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value   292,764    323,248 
Marketable equity securities, at fair value   1,335    1,355 
Restricted investment in bank stocks, at cost   5,703    7,095 
Loans held for sale   2,719    1,691 
           
Loans receivable   1,157,072    1,125,937 
Allowance for credit losses   (10,167)   (9,858)
     Loans, net   1,146,905    1,116,079 
           
Premises and equipment, net   26,789    26,484 
Foreclosed assets held for sale   70    70 
Accrued interest receivable   5,063    4,850 
Bank-owned life insurance   41,461    40,953 
Investment in limited partnerships   4,719    5,092 
Deferred tax asset, net   8,208    10,012 
Goodwill   25,609    25,609 
Other intangible assets, net   9,044    10,047 
Other assets   5,114    5,993 
TOTAL ASSETS  $1,616,215   $1,595,958 
           
LIABILITIES          
Interest-bearing deposits  $1,088,383   $1,032,729 
Noninterest-bearing deposits   272,680    259,700 
     Total deposits   1,361,063    1,292,429 
           
Short-term borrowings   18,121    68,388 
Long-term borrowings   45,451    55,536 
Accrued interest payable   1,778    1,857 
Other liabilities   13,527    11,338 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   1,439,940    1,429,548 
           
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Common stock, par value $1.25 per share; 15,000,000 shares authorized;          
issued 3,843,723 and outstanding 3,534,998 at June 30, 2025;          
issued 3,841,438 and outstanding 3,532,713 at December 31, 2024   4,805    4,802 
Additional paid-in capital   83,636    83,543 
Retained earnings   108,434    103,268 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (9,293)   (13,896)
Treasury stock, at cost; 308,725 shares at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024   (11,307)   (11,307)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   176,275    166,410 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  $1,616,215   $1,595,958 

 

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Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Income

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) (Unaudited)  2025   2024   2025   2024 
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME                
Interest and fees on loans:                    
     Taxable  $18,805   $17,741   $37,089   $34,997 
     Tax-exempt   420    332    818    685 
Interest and dividends on investment securities:                    
     Taxable   1,311    1,020    2,408    2,181 
     Tax-exempt   860    836    1,720    1,666 
Dividend and other interest income   165    204    333    427 
Deposits in other banks   101    62    135    128 
TOTAL INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME   21,662    20,195    42,503    40,084 
                     
INTEREST EXPENSE                    
Deposits   6,037    5,610    11,838    10,220 
Short-term borrowings   252    1,427    795    3,924 
Long-term borrowings   565    798    1,194    1,645 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE   6,854    7,835    13,827    15,789 
                     
NET INTEREST INCOME   14,808    12,360    28,676    24,295 
                     
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES   254    29    364    119 
                     
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES   14,554    12,331    28,312    24,176 
                     
NON-INTEREST INCOME                    
Service charges and fees   709    667    1,431    1,282 
Interchange fees   673    687    1,296    1,306 
Gain on sale of loans   71    93    154    169 
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance   233    229    464    456 
Brokerage   252    192    485    416 
Trust   280    204    518    410 
Gains (losses) on marketable equity securities   14    (38)   (20)   (155)
Realized losses on available-for-sale debt securities, net   (426)       (426)   (8)
Other non-interest income   431    385    780    1,075 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME   2,237    2,419    4,682    4,951 
                     
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE                    
Salaries and employee benefits   4,984    4,640    11,304    9,442 
Occupancy   640    581    1,360    1,199 
Furniture and equipment   460    384    886    790 
Pennsylvania shares tax   301    230    602    440 
Professional fees   414    319    862    776 
Director's fees   165    105    318    239 
Federal deposit insurance   217    188    435    408 
Data processing and telecommunications   1,078    904    1,917    1,824 
Automated teller machine and interchange   101    106    365    368 
Merger-related expenses       201        297 
Amortization of intangibles   516    549    1,026    1,098 
Other non-interest expense   980    987    1,872    1,959 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE   9,856    9,194    20,947    18,840 
                     
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION   6,935    5,556    12,047    10,287 
INCOME TAX PROVISION   1,167    849    1,934    1,544 
NET INCOME  $5,768   $4,707   $10,113   $8,743 
                     
EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED  $1.63   $1.32   $2.86   $2.45 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING   3,533,977    3,572,345    3,533,356    3,571,344 

 

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   At or 3 Months Ended (Unaudited) 
                     
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  6/30/2025   3/31/2025   12/31/2024   9/30/2024   6/30/2024 
                     
Operating Highlights                         
                          
Net income  $5,768   $4,345   $5,224   $5,056   $4,707 
Net interest income   14,808    13,868    13,396    12,774    12,360 
Provision for credit losses   254    110    567    151    29 
Non-interest income   2,237    2,445    2,709    2,715    2,419 
Non-interest expense   9,856    11,091    9,455    9,367    9,194 
                          
Balance Sheet Highlights                         
                          
Total assets  $1,616,215   $1,602,336   $1,595,958   $1,607,322   $1,592,300 
Loans, net and loans held for sale   1,149,624    1,135,981    1,117,770    1,105,421    1,092,057 
Goodwill and other intangibles, net   34,653    35,164    35,656    36,202    36,760 
Total deposits                         
       Noninterest-bearing  $272,680   $273,783   $259,700   $269,515   $263,419 
       Savings   194,816    195,748    194,958    192,644    199,626 
       NOW   422,415    406,330    380,801    364,459    346,000 
       Money Market   104,677    103,759    108,263    112,319    117,770 
       Time Deposits   366,475    359,015    348,707    351,532    338,812 
       Total interest-bearing deposits   1,088,383    1,064,852    1,032,729    1,020,954    1,002,208 
Core deposits*   994,588    979,620    943,722    938,937    926,815 
                          
Selected Ratios                         
                          
Fully tax-equivalent net interest margin   4.04%    3.83%    3.63%    3.48%    3.43% 
Annualized return on average assets   1.44%    1.10%    1.30%    1.26%    1.20% 
Annualized return on average equity   13.33%    10.33%    12.30%    12.34%    12.28% 
                          
Capital Ratios - Journey Bank**                         
                          
Common equity tier I capital ratio   15.35%    15.13%    15.06%    14.59%    14.06% 
Tier 1 capital ratio   15.35%    15.13%    15.06%    14.59%    14.06% 
Total risk-based capital ratio   16.34%    16.13%    16.03%    15.54%    14.99% 
Leverage ratio   9.43%    9.30%    9.10%    8.82%    8.68% 
                          
Asset Quality Ratios                         
                          
Non-performing assets  $13,844   $12,300   $10,117   $8,575   $7,736 
Allowance for credit losses - loans   10,167    9,985    9,858    9,415    9,362 
Allowance for credit losses to total loans   0.88%    0.87%    0.88%    0.85%    0.85% 
Non-performing assets to total assets   0.86%    0.77%    0.63%    0.53%    0.49% 
                          
Per Share Data                         
                          
Earnings per share  $1.63   $1.23   $1.47   $1.42   $1.32 
Dividend declared per share***   0.95    0.45    0.44    0.44    0.44 
Book value   49.87    48.50    47.11    47.35    44.11 
Common stock price:                         
       Bid  $47.25   $40.25   $41.88   $33.35   $32.10 
       Ask   49.05    42.00    42.88    34.25    34.75 
Weighted average common shares   3,533,977    3,532,727    3,555,920    3,574,043    3,572,345 

 

  * Core deposits are defined as total deposits less time deposits

  ** Capital ratios for the most recent period are estimated

  *** Includes special one-time cash dividend of $0.50 per share for the three months ended 6/30/2025

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