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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 19, 2022

SILVERGATE CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Maryland
001-39123
33-0227337
(State or other jurisdiction of
(Commission file number)
(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
4250 Executive Square, Suite 300, La Jolla, CA 92037
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(858) 362-6300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareSINew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing a 1/40th Interest in a Share of 5.375% Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series ASI PRANew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company        ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.             ☐
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On April 19, 2022, Silvergate Capital Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and hereby incorporated by reference.

The information furnished under Item 2.02, Item 7.01 and Item 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities under that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other filings of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be set forth by specific reference in such filing.

ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

The Company will conduct a conference call at 8:00 a.m (Eastern Time) on April 19, 2022 to discuss its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022. A copy of the presentation to be used for the conference call is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit
NumberDescription
99.1
99.2
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


SILVERGATE CAPITAL CORPORATION
Date:April 19, 2022By:/s/ Alan J. Lane
Alan J. Lane
President and Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit 99.1
Silvergate Capital Corporation Announces First Quarter 2022 Results
La Jolla, CA, April 19, 2022 -- Silvergate Capital Corporation (“Silvergate” or “Company”) (NYSE:SI) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Silvergate Bank (“Bank”), today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
First Quarter 2022 Highlights
Net income for the quarter was $27.4 million, compared to $21.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, and $12.7 million for the first quarter of 2021
Net income available to common shareholders for the quarter was $24.7 million, or $0.79 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $18.4 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2021, and net income of $12.7 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2021
Digital currency customers grew to 1,503 at March 31, 2022, compared to 1,381 at December 31, 2021, and 1,104 at March 31, 2021
The Silvergate Exchange Network (“SEN”) handled $142.3 billion of U.S. dollar transfers in the first quarter of 2022, a decrease of 35% compared to $219.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021, and a decrease of 15% compared to $166.5 billion in the first quarter of 2021; Cumulative U.S. dollar transfers on the SEN crossed $1 trillion dollars
Total SEN Leverage commitments were $1,070.1 million at March 31, 2022, compared to $570.5 million at December 31, 2021, and $196.5 million at March 31, 2021
Digital currency customer related fee income for the quarter was $8.9 million, compared to $9.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, and $7.1 million for the first quarter of 2021
Average digital currency customer deposits grew to $14.7 billion during the first quarter of 2022, compared to $13.3 billion during the fourth quarter of 2021
Closed acquisition of select blockchain-based payment technology assets from the Diem Group, further enhancing Silvergate’s existing stablecoin infrastructure

Alan Lane, president and chief executive officer of Silvergate, commented, “We started off 2022 on a strong note, driven by the power of our platform and continued progress on our strategic initiatives. I’m particularly pleased with our first quarter results when you consider that this was one of the most challenging periods for the broader crypto ecosystem since the beginning of the pandemic. While volume on the Silvergate Exchange Network was impacted by broader industry trends, I remain encouraged by the continued growth we saw in customers, SEN Leverage commitments, and average deposits, which reached a record $14.7 billion. To advance our customer-first approach, we continued to invest in our strategic initiatives, including stablecoin infrastructure through the acquisition of select blockchain-based payment technology assets from the Diem Group, and the launch of the Euro SEN. I look forward to the rest of 2022 and I am excited for what lies ahead for Silvergate.”
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As of or for the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2021
Financial Highlights(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Net income$27,386 $21,391 $12,710 
Net income available to common shareholders$24,698 $18,375 $12,710 
Diluted earnings per common share$0.79 $0.66 $0.55 
Return on average assets (ROAA)(1)
0.60 %0.50 %0.71 %
Return on average common equity (ROACE)(1)
6.87 %7.25 %9.76 %
Net interest margin(1)(2)
1.36 %1.11 %1.33 %
Cost of deposits(1)
0.00 %0.00 %0.00 %
Cost of funds(1)
0.01 %0.01 %0.02 %
Efficiency ratio(3)
46.74 %52.08 %63.03 %
Total assets
$15,798,013 $16,005,495 $7,757,152 
Total deposits
$13,396,162 $14,290,628 $7,002,371 
Book value per common share
$42.77 $46.55 $28.75 
Tier 1 leverage ratio
9.68 %11.07 %9.68 %
Total risk-based capital ratio
45.01 %57.08 %54.79 %
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(1)Data has been annualized.
(2)Net interest margin is a ratio calculated as net interest income, on a fully taxable equivalent basis for interest income on tax-exempt securities using the federal statutory tax rate of 21.0%, divided by average interest earning assets for the same period.
(3)Efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing noninterest expenses by net interest income plus noninterest income.

Digital Currency Initiative
At March 31, 2022, the Company’s digital currency customers increased to 1,503 from 1,381 at December 31, 2021, and from 1,104 at March 31, 2021. At March 31, 2022, prospective digital currency customer leads in various stages of the customer onboarding process and pipeline was above 300. For the first quarter of 2022, $142.3 billion of U.S. dollar transfers occurred on the SEN, a 35% decrease from $219.2 billion transfers in the fourth quarter of 2021, and a decrease of 15% compared to $166.5 billion in the first quarter of 2021. Based on digital currency industry transaction data provided by Coin Metrics, bitcoin and ether dollar trading volumes decreased by 33% during the first quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.

Results of Operations, Quarter Ended March 31, 2022
Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin Analysis (Taxable Equivalent Basis)
The Company’s securities portfolio includes tax-exempt municipal bonds with tax-exempt income from these securities calculated and presented below on a taxable equivalent basis. Net interest income, net interest spread and net interest margin are presented on a taxable equivalent basis to consistently reflect income from taxable securities and tax-exempt securities based on the federal statutory tax rate of 21.0%.
Net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis totaled $54.0 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $40.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, and $23.5 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, net interest income increased $13.8 million, due to increased interest income, while interest expense remained flat. Average total interest earning assets increased by $1.7 billion for the first quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, primarily due to increased securities offset by decreased interest earning deposits in other banks. The average yield on interest earning assets increased from 1.11% for the fourth quarter of 2021 to 1.37% for the first quarter of 2022, primarily due to a higher proportion of securities and a lower proportion of interest earning deposits in other banks as a percentage of interest earning assets, as well as higher yields on recently purchased securities. Average interest bearing liabilities increased $70.2 million for the first quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, due to increased FHLB advances. The average rate on total interest bearing liabilities decreased from 1.17%
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for the fourth quarter of 2021 to 0.85% for the first quarter of 2022, primarily due to a higher proportion of lower cost FHLB borrowings as a percentage of interest bearing liabilities.
Compared to the first quarter of 2021, net interest income increased $30.5 million due to increased interest income, with the largest driver being higher balances of securities, while interest expense remained relatively flat. Average total interest earning assets increased by $9.0 billion for the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to increased securities balances funded by the growth in digital currency related deposits. The average yield on total interest earning assets increased from 1.35% for the first quarter of 2021 to 1.37% for the first quarter of 2022, primarily due to a higher proportion of securities and a lower proportion of interest earning deposits in other banks as a percentage of interest earning assets, partially offset by lower yields on the securities portfolio due to the majority of the securities in the portfolio being acquired in the last 12 months within a lower rate environment. Average interest bearing liabilities increased $30.6 million for the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021, due to increased FHLB advances offset by lower balances of interest bearing deposits. The average rate on total interest bearing liabilities decreased from 0.89% for the first quarter of 2021 to 0.85% for the first quarter of 2022, primarily due to a higher proportion of lower cost FHLB borrowings as a percentage of interest bearing liabilities.
Net interest margin for the first quarter of 2022 was 1.36%, compared to 1.11% for the fourth quarter of 2021, and 1.33% for the first quarter of 2021. The increase in the net interest margin compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 was primarily due to a higher proportion of securities and a lower proportion of interest earning deposits in other banks as a percentage of interest earning assets, as well as higher yields on recently purchased securities. The increase in the net interest margin compared to the first quarter of 2021 was primarily due to a higher proportion of securities and a lower proportion of interest earning deposits in other banks as a percentage of interest earning assets, partially offset by lower yields on the securities portfolio.
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Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Average
Outstanding
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Average
Yield/
Rate
Average
Outstanding
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Average
Yield/
Rate
Average
Outstanding
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Average
Yield/
Rate
(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Interest earning assets:
Interest earning deposits in other banks$3,067,054 $1,385 0.18 %$5,282,661 $2,166 0.16 %$4,450,110 $1,279 0.12 %
Taxable securities8,492,768 17,779 0.85 %5,735,932 10,178 0.70 %850,558 3,592 1.71 %
Tax-exempt securities(1)
2,887,072 16,689 2.34 %1,728,862 9,454 2.17 %270,711 2,146 3.21 %
Loans(2)(3)
1,644,604 18,287 4.51 %1,641,345 17,892 4.32 %1,559,989 16,597 4.31 %
Other41,751 203 1.97 %34,490 777 8.94 %15,331 143 3.78 %
Total interest earning assets16,133,249 54,343 1.37 %14,423,290 40,467 1.11 %7,146,699 23,757 1.35 %
Noninterest earning assets500,299 295,841 72,155 
Total assets$16,633,548 $14,719,131 $7,218,854 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Interest bearing liabilities:
Interest bearing deposits$76,663 $21 0.11 %$77,564 $27 0.14 %$117,228 $46 0.16 %
FHLB advances and other borrowings71,111 70 0.40 %12 — 0.00 %— — — 
Subordinated debentures15,846 252 6.45 %15,843 249 6.24 %15,832 245 6.28 %
Total interest bearing liabilities163,620 343 0.85 %93,419 276 1.17 %133,060 291 0.89 %
Noninterest bearing liabilities:
Noninterest bearing deposits14,781,601 13,377,552 6,526,555 
Other liabilities36,770 49,023 30,911 
Shareholders’ equity1,651,557 1,199,137 528,328 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$16,633,548 $14,719,131 $7,218,854 
Net interest spread(4)
0.52 %(0.06)%0.46 %
Net interest income, taxable equivalent basis$54,000 $40,191 $23,466 
Net interest margin(5)
1.36 %1.11 %1.33 %
Reconciliation to reported net interest income:
Adjustments for taxable equivalent basis(3,505)(1,985)(451)
Net interest income, as reported$50,495 $38,206 $23,015 
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(1)Interest income on tax-exempt securities is presented on a taxable equivalent basis using the federal statutory tax rate of 21.0% for all periods presented.
(2)Loans include nonaccrual loans and loans held-for-sale, net of deferred fees and before allowance for loan losses.
(3)Interest income includes amortization of deferred loan fees, net of deferred loan costs.
(4)Net interest spread is the difference between interest rates earned on interest earning assets and interest rates paid on interest bearing liabilities.
(5)Net interest margin is a ratio calculated as annualized net interest income, on a taxable equivalent basis, divided by average interest earning assets for the same period.
Provision for Loan Losses
The Company recorded a reversal of provision for loan losses of $2.5 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to no provision for the fourth quarter of 2021, or for the first quarter of 2021. The reversal in the first quarter of 2022 was due to the changes in loan product and segment mix in the portfolio, including the net impact of the sale of approximately $150.8 million of real estate loans, partially offset by an increase in SEN Leverage loans.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income for the first quarter of 2022 was $9.5 million, a decrease of $1.6 million, or 14.5%, from the fourth quarter of 2021. The primary reasons for this decrease were a $0.6 million increase in loss on sale of securities and a $0.4 million, or 4.4%, decrease in deposit related fees as a result of lower foreign exchange fees attributed in part to the geopolitical environment, which negatively impacted trading volume. Additionally, there was a $0.5 million decrease in other
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income due to a gain on sale of other assets of $0.4 million for the first quarter of 2022 compared to a gain on sale of other assets of $0.9 million recognized in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Noninterest income for the first quarter of 2022 increased by $1.4 million, or 16.8%, compared to the first quarter of 2021. This increase was primarily due to a $1.8 million, or 25.9%, increase in deposit related fees and a $0.4 million increase in other income due to a gain on sale of other assets, offset by a $0.3 million, or 31.8%, decrease in mortgage warehouse fee income and a $0.6 million loss on sale of securities recognized in the first quarter of 2022.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest income:
Deposit related fees$8,968 $9,378 $7,124 
Mortgage warehouse fee income651 684 954 
(Loss) gain on sale of securities, net(605)56 — 
Other income436 937 12 
Total noninterest income$9,450 $11,055 $8,090 
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense totaled $28.0 million for the first quarter of 2022, an increase of $2.4 million, or 9.2%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, and an increase of $8.4 million, or 42.9%, compared to the first quarter of 2021. The increase in noninterest expense compared to prior quarter was primarily due to an increase in salaries and benefits expense attributable to increased headcount as part of organic growth as well as increases in communications and data processing costs all of which support the Company’s strategic initiatives. Other general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to an increase in the provision for off-balance sheet commitments related to SEN Leverage loans. This was partially offset by a decrease in federal deposit insurance expense due to a slower growth rate in deposit levels. The increase in noninterest expense from the first quarter of 2021 was primarily driven by an increase in salaries and employee benefits attributable to increased headcount as well as increases in communications and data processing, professional services, and other general and administrative of costs all of which support organic growth and the Company’s strategic initiatives.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits$15,544 $13,815 $10,990 
Occupancy and equipment586 728 614 
Communications and data processing2,762 1,862 1,621 
Professional services2,954 2,994 1,717 
Federal deposit insurance1,762 3,100 2,296 
Correspondent bank charges828 634 497 
Other loan expense384 364 174 
Other general and administrative3,198 2,159 1,697 
Total noninterest expense$28,018 $25,656 $19,606 
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense was $7.0 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $2.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, and a benefit of $1.2 million for the first quarter of 2021. Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2022 was 20.4%, compared to 9.4% for the fourth quarter of 2021, and (10.5)% for the first quarter of 2021. The tax expense and effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2022 was impacted by significant increases in tax-exempt income earned on certain municipal bonds compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2021. In addition, the lower effective tax rates for the fourth quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2021, were due to higher excess tax benefits recognized on the exercise of stock options.
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Balance Sheet
Deposits
At March 31, 2022, deposits totaled $13.4 billion, a decrease of $0.9 billion, or 6.3%, from December 31, 2021, and an increase of $6.4 billion, or 91.3%, from March 31, 2021. Noninterest bearing deposits totaled $13.3 billion, representing approximately 99.5% of total deposits at March 31, 2022, a decrease of $0.9 billion from the prior quarter end, and a $6.4 billion increase compared to March 31, 2021.
Our continued growth has been accompanied by significant fluctuations in the levels of our deposits, in particular our deposits from customers operating in the digital currency industry. The Bank’s average total digital currency customer deposits during the first quarter of 2022 amounted to $14.7 billion, with the high and low daily total digital currency deposit levels during such time being $16.2 billion and $13.2 billion, respectively, compared to an average of $13.3 billion during the fourth quarter of 2021, and high and low daily deposit levels of $16.0 billion and $10.2 billion, respectively.
Demand for new deposit accounts is generated by the Company’s banking platform for innovators that includes the SEN, which is enabled through Silvergate’s proprietary API, and other cash management solutions. These tools enable Silvergate’s customers to grow their businesses and scale operations. The following table sets forth a breakdown of the Company’s digital currency customer base and the deposits held by such customers at the dates noted below:
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Number of Customers
Total Deposits(1)
Number of Customers
Total Deposits(1)
Number of Customers
Total Deposits(1)
(Dollars in millions)
Digital currency exchanges96 $7,960 94 $8,288 85 $2,993 
Institutional investors966 3,109 894 4,220 695 2,166 
Other customers441 2,126 393 1,603 324 1,634 
Total1,503 $13,195 1,381 $14,111 1,104 $6,793 
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(1)Total deposits may not foot due to rounding.
The weighted average cost of deposits for the first quarter of 2022, the fourth quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2021 was 0.00%.
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Average
Balance
Average
Rate
Average
Balance
Average
Rate
Average
Balance
Average
Rate
(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest bearing demand accounts$14,781,601 — $13,377,552 — $6,526,555 — 
Interest bearing accounts:
Interest bearing demand accounts5,531 0.07 %7,660 0.05 %42,197 0.13 %
Money market and savings accounts70,632 0.11 %69,364 0.14 %74,318 0.16 %
Certificates of deposit500 0.81 %540 0.73 %713 0.57 %
Total interest bearing deposits76,663 0.11 %77,564 0.14 %117,228 0.16 %
Total deposits$14,858,264 0.00 %$13,455,116 0.00 %$6,643,783 0.00 %
Loan Portfolio
Total loans, including net loans held-for-investment and loans held-for-sale, were $1.7 billion at March 31, 2022, a decrease of $104.3 million, or 5.9%, from December 31, 2021, and an increase of $50.5 million, or 3.1%, from March 31, 2021. In March 2022, the Company sold commercial real estate, multi-family real estate and construction loans, which decreased overall loans by approximately $150.8 million, net after participating a portion of the loans, compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.
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March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate loans:
One-to-four family$94,161 $105,098 $171,045 
Multi-family9,368 56,751 74,003 
Commercial80,279 210,136 287,411 
Construction— 7,573 5,172 
Commercial and industrial(1)
434,960 335,862 118,598 
Reverse mortgage and other1,137 1,410 1,346 
Mortgage warehouse125,435 177,115 76,014 
Total gross loans held-for-investment745,340 893,945 733,589 
Deferred fees, net(1,884)275 1,717 
Total loans held-for-investment743,456 894,220 735,306 
Allowance for loan losses(4,442)(6,916)(6,916)
Loans held-for-investment, net739,014 887,304 728,390 
Loans held-for-sale(2)
937,140 893,194 897,227 
Total loans$1,676,154 $1,780,498 $1,625,617 
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(1)Commercial and industrial loans includes $435.0 million, $335.9 million and $117.3 million of SEN Leverage loans as of March 31, 2022, December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively.
(2)Loans held-for-sale includes $914.2 million, $893.2 million and $897.2 million of mortgage warehouse loans as of March 31, 2022, December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively.
Asset Quality and Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses was $4.4 million at March 31, 2022, compared to $6.9 million at December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2022 was 0.60%, compared to 0.77% and 0.94% at December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively. The decrease in this ratio at March 31, 2022 was primarily due to the lower risk profile of the loan portfolio as a result of the loan sale discussed above.
Nonperforming assets totaled $3.6 million, or 0.02% of total assets, at March 31, 2022, a decrease of $0.4 million from $4.0 million, or 0.03% of total assets at December 31, 2021. Nonperforming assets decreased $1.6 million, from $5.3 million, or 0.07%, of total assets at March 31, 2021.
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2021
Asset Quality(Dollars in thousands)
Nonperforming Assets:
Nonaccrual loans$3,632$4,003$5,269
Troubled debt restructurings
$1,703$1,713$1,484
Other real estate owned, net
Nonperforming assets
$3,632$4,003$5,269
Asset Quality Ratios:
Nonperforming assets to total assets
0.02 %0.03 %0.07 %
Nonaccrual loans to total loans(1)
0.49 %0.45 %0.72 %
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average total loans(1)
0.00 %0.00 %0.00 %
Allowance for loan losses to total loans(1)
0.60 %0.77 %0.94 %
Allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans122.30 %172.77 %131.26 %
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(1)Loans exclude loans held-for-sale at each of the dates presented.
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Securities
The total securities portfolio increased $3.6 billion, or 41.6%, from $8.6 billion at December 31, 2021, and increased $10.5 billion, or 610.4%, from $1.7 billion at March 31, 2021, to $12.2 billion at March 31, 2022. During the first quarter of 2022, the Company purchased $4.6 billion of securities, including $1.3 billion of U.S. Treasuries, $1.1 billion of tax-exempt municipal bonds, $1.1 billion of agency residential mortgage-backed securities, $432.6 million of U.S. agency securities excluding mortgage-backed securities, $348.3 million of private label commercial mortgage-backed securities and $256.4 million of agency commercial mortgage-backed securities. During the first quarter of 2022, the Company sold $432.1 million of longer duration securities and recognized a net loss of $0.6 million. The securities sold were part of a restructuring that is projected to have a positive impact on future earnings when compared to securities purchased in the first quarter of 2022. In addition, the Company sold the related interest rate cap contracts that hedged a portion of the securities that were sold and a realized gain on sale of $0.4 million was recognized in other noninterest income. As of March 31, 2021, there were $2.8 billion of securities classified as held-to-maturity.
Capital Ratios
At March 31, 2022, the Company’s ratio of common equity to total assets was 8.56%, compared with 8.84% at December 31, 2021, and 9.20% at March 31, 2021. At March 31, 2022, the Company’s book value per common share was $42.77, compared to $46.55 at December 31, 2021, and $28.75 at March 31, 2021.
At March 31, 2022, the Company had a tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.68%, common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 38.97%, tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 44.84% and total risk-based capital ratio of 45.01%.
At March 31, 2022, the Bank had a tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.51%, common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 44.28%, tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 44.28% and total risk-based capital ratio of 44.45%. These capital ratios each exceeded the “well capitalized” standards defined by federal banking regulations of 5.00% for tier 1 leverage ratio, 6.5% for common equity tier 1 capital ratio, 8.00% for tier 1 risk-based capital ratio and 10.00% for total risk-based capital ratio.
Capital Ratios(1)
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2021
The Company
Tier 1 leverage ratio9.68 %11.07 %9.68 %
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio38.97 %49.53 %53.03 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio44.84 %56.82 %54.23 %
Total risk-based capital ratio45.01 %57.08 %54.79 %
Common equity to total assets8.56 %8.84 %9.20 %
The Bank
Tier 1 leverage ratio9.51 %10.49 %9.50 %
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio44.28 %53.89 %53.24 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio44.28 %53.89 %53.24 %
Total risk-based capital ratio44.45 %54.15 %53.80 %
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(1)March 31, 2022 capital ratios are preliminary.
Asset Purchase and Issuance of Common Stock
On January 31, 2022, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) under which it acquired from the Libra Association, Diem Networks US HoldCo, Inc., Diem Networks US, Inc., Diem Networks II LLC, Diem LLC, and Diem Networks LLC, (collectively, the “Sellers”) certain intellectual property and other technology assets designed for running a blockchain-based payment network.
Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the aggregate purchase price for the acquired assets consisted of (i) $50.0 million in cash consideration and (ii) 1,221,217 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock. The value of the total transaction consideration was $181.6 million. The Company accounted for the purchase as an asset acquisition and capitalized direct transaction costs related to the purchase of approximately $8.4 million. Further development costs incurred will be capitalized in accordance with accounting guidance for internal use software and the asset will be amortized over its expected useful life once it is ready for its intended use.
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Subsequent Event
On April 11, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend payment of $13.44 per share, equivalent to $0.336 per depositary share, on its Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), for the period covering February 15, 2022 through May 14, 2022, for a total dividend of $2.7 million. The depositary shares representing the Series A Preferred Stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SI PRA.” The dividend will be payable on May 16, 2022 to shareholders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock as of April 29, 2022.
Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will host a conference call on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to present and discuss first quarter 2022 financial results. The conference call can be accessed live by dialing 1-844-200-6205 or for international callers, 1-929-526-1599, entering the access code 487806. A replay will be available starting at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on April 19, 2022 and can be accessed by dialing 1-866-813-9403, or for international callers +44-204-525-0658. The passcode for the replay is 046195. The replay will be available until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on May 3, 2022.
Interested investors and other parties may also listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call by logging onto the investor relations section of the Company's website at https://ir.silvergate.com. The online replay will remain available for a limited time beginning immediately following the call.
About Silvergate
Silvergate Capital Corporation (NYSE: SI) is the leading provider of innovative financial infrastructure solutions and services for the growing digital currency industry. The Company’s real-time payments platform, known as the Silvergate Exchange Network, is at the heart of its customer-centric suite of payments, lending and funding solutions serving an expanding class of digital currency companies and investors around the world. Silvergate is enabling the rapid growth of digital currency markets and reshaping global commerce for a digital currency future.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this earnings release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and our financial performance. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “projection,” “forecast,” “goal,” “target,” “would,” “aim” and “outlook,” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. The inclusion of these forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that such expectations, estimates and projections will be achieved. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. For information about other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements contained in this release, please refer to the Company's public reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
While there is no assurance that any list of risks and uncertainties or risk factors is complete, below are certain factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained or implied in the forward-looking statements: changes in general economic, political, or industry conditions; geopolitical concerns, including the ongoing war in Ukraine; the magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and related variants and mutations and their impact on the global economy and financial market conditions and our business, results of operations, and financial condition; uncertainty in U.S. fiscal and monetary policy, including the interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; inflation/deflation, interest rate, market, and monetary fluctuations; volatility and disruptions in global capital and credit markets; the transition away from USD LIBOR and uncertainty regarding potential alternative reference rates, including SOFR; competitive pressures on product pricing and services; success, impact, and timing of our business strategies, including market acceptance of any new products or services; the impact of changes in financial services policies, laws, and regulations, including those concerning taxes, banking, securities, digital currencies and insurance, and the
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application thereof by regulatory bodies; cybersecurity threats and the cost of defending against them, including the costs of compliance with potential legislation to combat cybersecurity at a state, national, or global level; and other factors that may affect our future results.
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this earnings release, and we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether because of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict their occurrence. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each risk and uncertainty on our business or the extent to which any risk or uncertainty, or combination of risks and uncertainties, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations Contact:
Hunter Stenback / Ashna Vasa
858-200-3782
[email protected]

Source: Silvergate Capital Corporation
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SILVERGATE CAPITAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks$207,304 $208,193 $168,628 $52,859 $16,422 
Interest earning deposits in other banks1,178,205 5,179,753 3,615,860 4,415,458 4,315,100 
Cash and cash equivalents1,385,509 5,387,946 3,784,488 4,468,317 4,331,522 
Trading securities, at fair value— — — 26,998 1,990 
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value9,463,494 8,625,259 7,234,216 6,176,778 1,717,418 
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost2,751,625 — — — — 
Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or fair value937,140 893,194 818,447 748,577 897,227 
Loans held-for-investment, net of allowance for loan losses 739,014 887,304 809,745 740,155 728,390 
Federal home loan and federal reserve bank stock, at cost61,719 34,010 34,010 29,460 14,851 
Accrued interest receivable62,573 40,370 32,154 24,505 9,432 
Premises and equipment, net1,678 3,008 1,483 1,604 1,758 
Intangible assets189,977 — — — — 
Derivative assets46,415 34,056 37,210 39,454 34,442 
Other assets158,869 100,348 24,868 33,628 20,122 
Total assets$15,798,013 $16,005,495 $12,776,621 $12,289,476 $7,757,152 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits:
Noninterest bearing demand accounts$13,323,535 $14,213,472 $11,586,318 $11,290,638 $6,889,281 
Interest bearing accounts72,627 77,156 76,202 80,918 113,090 
Total deposits13,396,162 14,290,628 11,662,520 11,371,556 7,002,371 
Federal home loan bank advances
800,000 — — — — 
Subordinated debentures, net15,848 15,845 15,841 15,838 15,834 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
39,507 90,186 26,179 31,575 25,326 
Total liabilities14,251,517 14,396,659 11,704,540 11,418,969 7,043,531 
Commitments and contingencies
Preferred stock
— — 
Class A common stock316 304 265 265 248 
Class B non-voting common stock— — — — — 
Additional paid-in capital
1,553,547 1,421,592 891,611 697,070 551,798 
Retained earnings
218,558 193,860 175,485 151,993 131,058 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(225,927)(6,922)4,718 21,179 30,517 
Total shareholders’ equity1,546,496 1,608,836 1,072,081 870,507 713,621 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$15,798,013 $16,005,495 $12,776,621 $12,289,476 $7,757,152 
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SILVERGATE CAPITAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2021
Interest income
Loans, including fees$18,287 $17,892 $16,597 
Taxable securities17,779 10,178 3,592 
Tax-exempt securities13,184 7,469 1,695 
Other interest earning assets1,385 2,166 1,279 
Dividends and other203 777 143 
Total interest income50,838 38,482 23,306 
Interest expense
Deposits21 27 46 
Federal home loan bank advances70 — — 
Subordinated debentures and other252 249 245 
Total interest expense343 276 291 
Net interest income before provision for loan losses
50,495 38,206 23,015 
Reversal of provision for loan losses(2,474)— — 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
52,969 38,206 23,015 
Noninterest income
Deposit related fees8,968 9,378 7,124 
Mortgage warehouse fee income651 684 954 
(Loss) gain on sale of securities, net(605)56 — 
Other income436 937 12 
Total noninterest income9,450 11,055 8,090 
Noninterest expense
Salaries and employee benefits15,544 13,815 10,990 
Occupancy and equipment586 728 614 
Communications and data processing2,762 1,862 1,621 
Professional services2,954 2,994 1,717 
Federal deposit insurance1,762 3,100 2,296 
Correspondent bank charges828 634 497 
Other loan expense384 364 174 
Other general and administrative3,198 2,159 1,697 
Total noninterest expense28,018 25,656 19,606 
Income before income taxes
34,401 23,605 11,499 
Income tax expense (benefit)7,015 2,214 (1,211)
Net income
27,386 21,391 12,710 
Dividends on preferred stock
2,688 3,016 — 
Net income available to common shareholders
$24,698 $18,375 $12,710 
Basic earnings per common share$0.79 $0.67 $0.56 
Diluted earnings per common share$0.79 $0.66 $0.55 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic31,219 27,527 22,504 
Diluted31,401 27,744 23,010 
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Silvergate Capital Corporation 1Q22 Earnings Presentation April 19, 2022 Exhibit 99.2


 
1 5 0 41 42 44 221 228 231 146 183 188 0 107 183 0 175 220 2 #010500 #DDE4E7 #919498 #92B7BC #00AFDC #006BB7 #292A2C Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward looking statements within the meaning of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements of goals, intentions, and expectations as to future trends, plans, events or results of Company operations and policies and regarding general economic conditions. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “plans,” “estimates,” “potential,” “continue,” “should,” and similar words or phrases. These statements are based upon current and anticipated economic conditions, nationally and in the Company’s market, interest rates and interest rate policy, competitive factors and other conditions which by their nature, are not susceptible to accurate forecast and are subject to significant uncertainty. For details on factors that could affect these expectations, see the risk factors and other cautionary language included in the Company’s periodic and current reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Because of these uncertainties and the assumptions on which this presentation and the forward-looking statements are based, actual future operations and results may differ materially from those indicated herein. Readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. The Company’s past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. While there is no assurance that any list of risks and uncertainties or risk factors is complete, below are certain factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained or implied in the forward-looking statements: changes in general economic, political, or industry conditions; geopolitical concerns, including the ongoing war in Ukraine; the magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and related variants and mutations and their impact on the global economy and financial market conditions and our business, results of operations, and financial condition; uncertainty in U.S. fiscal and monetary policy, including the interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; inflation/deflation, interest rate, market, and monetary fluctuations; volatility and disruptions in global capital and credit markets; the transition away from USD LIBOR and uncertainty regarding potential alternative reference rates, including SOFR; competitive pressures on product pricing and services; success, impact, and timing of our business strategies, including market acceptance of any new products or services; the impact of changes in financial services policies, laws, and regulations, including those concerning taxes, banking, securities, digital currencies and insurance, and the application thereof by regulatory bodies; cybersecurity threats and the cost of defending against them, including the costs of compliance with potential legislation to combat cybersecurity at a state, national, or global level; and other factors that may affect our future results. The Company does not undertake to publicly revise or update forward-looking statements in this presentation to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date of this presentation, except as may be required under applicable law. The Company makes no representation that subsequent to delivery of the presentation it was not altered. For the most current, accurate information, please refer to the investor relations section of the Company's website at https://ir.silvergatebank.com. Silvergate “Silvergate Bank” and its logos and other trademarks referred to and included in this presentation belong to us. Solely for convenience, we refer to our trademarks in this presentation without the ® or the ™ or symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate that we will not fully assert under applicable law our trademark rights. Other service marks, trademarks and trade names referred to in this presentation, if any, are the property of their respective owners, although for presentational convenience we may not use the ® or the ™ symbols to identify such trademarks. In this presentation, we refer to Silvergate Capital Corporation as “Silvergate” or the “Company” and to Silvergate Bank as the “Bank”.


 
1 5 0 41 42 44 221 228 231 146 183 188 0 107 183 0 175 220 3 #010500 #DDE4E7 #919498 #92B7BC #00AFDC #006BB7 #292A2C Platform Fueled by Powerful Network Effects Digital Currency Customers SEN LeverageTransaction Revenue SEN Transfers 1,104 1,224 1,305 1,381 1,503 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 $167 $240 $162 $219 $142 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 $7.1 $11.3 $8.1 $9.3 $8.9 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 $197 $259 $323 $571 $1,070 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22___________ Note: Transaction revenue represents fee income from digital currency customers. SEN Leverage balances reflect total commitments. ($ in billions) ($ in millions)($ in millions)


 
1 5 0 41 42 44 221 228 231 146 183 188 0 107 183 0 175 220 4 #010500 #DDE4E7 #919498 #92B7BC #00AFDC #006BB7 #292A2C Broader Crypto Industry Trends % Change in Dollar Volume by Quarter 246% 25% (42)% 15% (33)% 181% 44% (32)% 35% (35)% BTC and ETH Spot Trading Volume SEN Transfers 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 ($ in billions) ___________ Note: Industry data is provided by Coin Metrics (www.coinmetrics.io) as of April 5, 2022. Commentary • Industry volume is based on Bitcoin and Ethereum daily trusted spot volume as defined by Coin Metrics from exchanges that they consider the most accurate and trustworthy • Strong correlation between SEN dollar volume and industry volume by quarter Dollar Trading Volume $1,900 $2,376 $1,370 $1,569 $1,046 $167 $240 $162 $219 $142 BTC and ETH Spot Trading Volume SEN Transfers 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22


 
1 5 0 41 42 44 221 228 231 146 183 188 0 107 183 0 175 220 5 #010500 #DDE4E7 #919498 #92B7BC #00AFDC #006BB7 #292A2C 1Q22 Financial Results $24.7M +34% vs PQ +94% vs PY Net Income Available to Common Shareholders $59.9M +22% vs PQ +93% vs PY Revenue 9.68% -13% vs PQ Flat vs PY Tier 1 Leverage Ratio $0.79 +20% vs PQ +44% vs PY Diluted EPS $28.0M +9% vs PQ +43% vs PY Noninterest Expense $15.8B -1% vs PQ +104% vs PY Total Assets ___________ Note: Revenue represents Net Interest Income + Noninterest Income.


 
1 5 0 41 42 44 221 228 231 146 183 188 0 107 183 0 175 220 6 #010500 #DDE4E7 #919498 #92B7BC #00AFDC #006BB7 #292A2C Digital Currency Deposits Deposit Trends Commentary • The year-over-year increase in average digital currency deposits was driven by growth in deposits from digital currency exchanges, institutional investors in digital assets and other fintech related customers • The annualized cost of deposits was 0.00% in 1Q22, reflecting the Company's digital currency deposit gathering strategy $8.4 $11.8 $12.6 $16.0 $16.2 $4.6 $6.8 $9.8 $10.2 $13.2 $6.4 $9.9 $11.2 $13.3 $14.7 High and Low Digital Currency Deposits Average Digital Currency Deposits 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 ($ in billions)


 
1 5 0 41 42 44 221 228 231 146 183 188 0 107 183 0 175 220 7 #010500 #DDE4E7 #919498 #92B7BC #00AFDC #006BB7 #292A2C Asset Composition and Net Interest Income Securities Composition – 77% of Total Assets Loan Composition – 11% of Total Assets ___________ Note: Data as of March 31, 2022. Securities and loan yields are for 1Q22. Yields and net interest margin have been annualized. • 55% of securities were floating-rate • High quality securities portfolio with 98% rated AA- or better • 90% of loans held-for-investment were floating-rate, and a substantial majority of SEN Leverage and mortgage warehouse loans are floating-rate • For each +25bps increase in interest rates, net interest income is estimated to increase approximately $23 million over a 12-month period (based on a static balance sheet rate shock) Commentary Residential (MBS/CMO) 30.8% Commercial (MBS/CMO) 15.9% Asset Backed Securities 1.8% Municipal Bonds 28.3% U.S. Treasuries 10.5% U.S. Agency Securities 12.7% $12.2B Yield: 1.23% Real Estate and Other 12.1% Mortgage Warehouse 62.0% SEN Leverage 25.9% $1.7B Yield: 4.51% $23.0 $30.4 $37.7 $38.2 $50.5 1.33% 1.16% 1.26% 1.11% 1.36% Net interest income before provision Net interest margin, taxable equivalent basis 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 Net Interest Income and Margin ($ in millions)


 
1 5 0 41 42 44 221 228 231 146 183 188 0 107 183 0 175 220 8 #010500 #DDE4E7 #919498 #92B7BC #00AFDC #006BB7 #292A2C Noninterest Income Commentary Noninterest Income • 1Q22 fee income from digital currency customers was up 26% year over year driven by increased transactional volume and related demand for cash management and foreign exchange services • Other noninterest income consists primarily of mortgage warehouse fee income and other gains and losses including: – 3Q21 - $5.2 million gain on sale of securities, net – 4Q21 - $0.9 million gain on sale of interest rate derivatives – 1Q22 - $0.6 million loss on sale of securities, net and $0.4 million gain on sale of interest rate derivatives $8.1 $12.1 $14.0 $11.1 $9.5 $7.1 $11.3 $8.1 $9.3 $8.9 $1.0 $0.8 $5.9 $1.7 $0.5 Other noninterest income, net Fee income from digital currency customers 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 ($ in millions) ___________ Note: Totals may not foot due to rounding.


 
1 5 0 41 42 44 221 228 231 146 183 188 0 107 183 0 175 220 9 #010500 #DDE4E7 #919498 #92B7BC #00AFDC #006BB7 #292A2C Noninterest Expense Noninterest Expense • 1Q22 noninterest expense up 9% versus 4Q21 and 43% versus 1Q21 attributable to increased Salaries/Employee Benefits and Communication/Data due to ongoing investments related to strategic growth initiatives • Other primarily includes FDIC insurance expense and in 1Q22, a $1.0M provision for off-balance sheet SEN Leverage commitments ($0.4M in 4Q21 and $0.2M in 1Q21) • Headcount was 308 as of March 31, 2022 compared to 279 at December 31, 2021 and 222 at March 31, 2021 • Full year 2022 noninterest expense expected to be approximately $130-140 million, excluding intangible amortization Commentary $11.0 $10.3 $10.7 $13.8 $15.5 $1.6 $1.8 $1.8 $1.9 $2.8 $1.7 $2.6 $2.5 $3.0 $3.0 $5.3 $6.9 $7.3 $7.0 $6.8 $19.6 $21.5 $22.3 $25.7 $28.0 Salaries/Employee Benefits Communications/Data Professional Services Other 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 ($ in millions) ___________ Note: Totals may not foot due to rounding.


 
1 5 0 41 42 44 221 228 231 146 183 188 0 107 183 0 175 220 10 #010500 #DDE4E7 #919498 #92B7BC #00AFDC #006BB7 #292A2C The network effects of the SEN reinforce the strength of our product offerings, create a platform to launch new customer solutions, and enable high-quality revenue streams Silvergate Exchange Network Payments Lending Funding Stablecoin Infrastructure Foreign Exchange Cash Management SEN Leverage Digital Asset Custody Deposit Account Services Asset Management Network Effects of the SEN Create Multiple Avenues for Growth