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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 29, 2020

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)

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

N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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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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.             

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
Trading Symbol
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
SI
New York Stock Exchange

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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On April 29, 2020, Silvergate Capital Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2020. 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 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on April 29, 2020 to discuss its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2020.  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
Number
Description
 
 
99.1
99.2
104
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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 29, 2020
 
/s/ Alan J. Lane
 
 
 
Alan J. Lane
President and Chief Executive Officer


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Ex. 99.1

Silvergate Capital Corporation Announces First Quarter 2020 Results
La Jolla, CA, April 29, 2020 -- 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, 2020.
First Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights
Net income for the quarter was $4.4 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2019, and net income of $9.4 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2019
Digital currency customers grew to 850 at March 31, 2020 compared to 804 at December 31, 2019, and 617 at March 31, 2019
The Silvergate Exchange Network (“SEN”) handled 31,405 transactions in the first quarter, compared to 14,400 transactions in the fourth quarter of 2019, and 7,097 transactions in the first quarter of 2019
The SEN handled $17.4 billion of U.S. dollar transfers in the first quarter, compared to $9.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019, and $4.1 billion in the first quarter of 2019
Digital currency customer related fee income for the quarter was $1.7 million, compared to $1.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, and $0.9 million for the first quarter of 2019
Book value per share was $13.11 at March 31, 2020, compared to $12.38 at December 31, 2019, and $11.29 at March 31, 2019
Total risk-based capital ratio was 26.05% at March 31, 2020, compared to 26.90% at December 31, 2019 and 30.10% at March 31, 2019
Weighted average loan-to-values at March 31, 2020 were 53.1% for commercial and multi-family real estate loans and 54.1% for single-family residential real estate loans

Alan Lane, president and chief executive officer of Silvergate, commented, “As we work together as a nation to fight the spread of COVID-19, our first priority has been to ensure the safety and health of our employees and customers. Our strong risk management culture has encompassed not only a robust pandemic continuity plan but also a dynamic hedging program to protect our Company against an economic downturn and declining interest rates. This enabled our team to quickly transition our employees to a work at home environment while seamlessly maintaining our operations and mitigating the recent precipitous decline in interest rates.”
Mr. Lane continued, “We have also positioned Silvergate to succeed in a digital world as we have quickly become the leading provider of digital currency infrastructure through the development and growth of our global payments platform, known worldwide as the Silvergate Exchange Network or ‘SEN’. Our first quarter results demonstrate our continued success expanding the SEN network as we grew our net customer count to 850 from 804, at year end, while maintaining a pipeline of more than 200 potential customers. Additionally, we experienced transaction growth in excess of 100% as a result of the increased volume of bitcoin trades combined with the strong network effect of the SEN. We will continue to expand our product offerings to further enhance the value of the SEN and are very encouraged with our SEN Leverage pilot program which we rolled out in the first quarter.”
COVID-19 Updates
Employees
Silvergate has prioritized ensuring the safety of the Company’s employees. Silvergate maintains a robust business continuity plan with periodic tests to ensure the plan’s effectiveness. Our most recent test of the pandemic portion of our business continuity plan was staged in September of 2019. That test positioned Silvergate to quickly adapt to the spreading pandemic in early March 2020, when we started to move a majority of the Company’s employees to a remote working environment while seamlessly maintaining our operations. The Company adheres to social distancing policies for those few employees still working in the office, has reduced branch hours and continually provides guidelines to employees to promote healthy habits and ways to stay connected while working remotely.

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Customers and Community
To support the Company’s customers and the local community, Silvergate has initiated payment relief for borrowers impacted by COVID-19, and established referral relationships for those seeking assistance under the SBA’s “Paycheck Protection Program” (PPP). The Company has contacted the vast majority of all of the Company’s commercial real estate borrowers to discuss and assess their financial status. Silvergate has instructed the sub-servicer for the Company’s one-to-four family residential mortgages to offer borrower payment deferrals for confirmed hardships related to COVID-19. During this pandemic Silvergate has provided its customers uninterrupted banking access, including through the SEN.
Silvergate partners with various community organizations that address the needs of low to moderate income individuals and small businesses. Recently, the Company donated $45,000 to a number of nonprofit organizations trying to achieve their service missions in the wake of increased demand due to COVID-19, and the Company funded eight $1,000 scholarships for college students who are experiencing housing challenges.
Loan Portfolio
At March 31, 2020, Silvergate’s loans held-for-investment portfolio was $679.4 million, with its largest segments consisting of commercial real estate and one-to-four-family real estate loans. Within the commercial real estate loan portfolio, the Company had $61.9 million of retail loans and $46.1 million of hospitality loans at such date. During the first quarter, the Company recorded a provision for loan losses of $0.4 million and the ratio of the allowance for loan losses to gross loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2020 was 0.96%. The level of the first quarter provision was based on modest increases in loan portfolio balances, Silvergate’s historically strong credit quality and minimal loan charge-offs, and was largely influenced by the low to moderate loan-to-value margins in the Company's commercial and multi-family real estate and single-family residential real estate loans held-for-investment as evidenced by weighted average loan-to-value ratios in the low- to mid-50% range. Although there is significant uncertainly in the current economic environment due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company’s relatively low loan-to-value ratios, along with only modest exposure to the retail and hospitality sectors, provides lower probability of loss in the event of defaults in the Company’s portfolio. The Company will continue to monitor trends in its portfolio segments for any known or probable adverse conditions.
Subsequent to March 31, 2020, the Company began modifying loans by offering payment deferrals for customers experiencing difficulty due to COVID-19. As of April 24, 2020, 29 loans or a total of $109.1 million in loan balances had been modified, with the majority of the modifications for our commercial real estate borrowers. The two sectors that are expected to be most heavily impacted by COVID-19, hospitality and retail, made up $63.7 million of these modifications. As of April 24, 2020, the Company had an additional 26 customers with total loan balances of $27.7 million that were in the process of modification. None of the modified loans met or are expected to meet the criteria of a troubled debt restructuring under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act issued on March 27, 2020 or the interagency statement on loan modifications issued on April 7, 2020 by federal banking agencies.


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As of or for the Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
March 31,
2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Highlights
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Net income
 
$
4,393

 
$
3,598

 
$
9,436

Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.23

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.52

Return on average assets (ROAA)(1)(5)
 
0.79
%
 
0.67
%
 
1.94
%
Return on average equity (ROAE)(1)(5)
 
7.14
%
 
6.08
%
 
19.53
%
Net interest margin(1)(2)
 
2.86
%
 
2.97
%
 
4.01
%
Cost of deposits(1)(3)
 
0.87
%
 
0.84
%
 
0.08
%
Cost of funds(1)(3)
 
0.94
%
 
0.94
%
 
0.17
%
Efficiency ratio(4)(5)
 
67.98
%
 
72.81
%
 
49.60
%
Total assets
 
$
2,310,708

 
$
2,128,127

 
$
1,891,394

Total deposits
 
$
2,002,957

 
$
1,814,654

 
$
1,598,764

Book value per share
 
$
13.11

 
$
12.38

 
$
11.29

Tier 1 leverage ratio
 
10.98
%
 
11.23
%
 
11.05
%
Total risk-based capital ratio
 
26.05
%
 
26.90
%
 
30.10
%
________________________
(1)
Data has been annualized.
(2)
Net interest margin is a ratio calculated as annualized net interest income divided by average interest earning assets for the same period.
(3)
Cost of deposits and cost of funds increased beginning in the second quarter of 2019 due to the cost of a hedging strategy discussed in “Balance Sheet —Deposits” in more detail below.
(4)
Efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing noninterest expenses by net interest income plus noninterest income.
(5)
In March 2019, the Bank completed the sale of its San Marcos branch and business loan portfolio which generated a pre-tax gain on sale of $5.5 million, or $3.9 million after tax, which significantly positively impacted net income, diluted earnings per share, ROAA, ROAE and efficiency ratio during the first quarter of 2019. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for further information and reconciliation of these metrics.
Digital Currency Initiative
At March 31, 2020, the Company’s digital currency customers increased to 850 from 804 at December 31, 2019, and from 617 at March 31, 2019. At March 31, 2020, Silvergate had over 200 prospective digital currency customer leads in various stages of our customer onboarding process and pipeline. There were 31,405 transactions on the SEN for the three months ended March 31, 2020. In addition, for the three months ended March 31, 2020, $17.4 billion of U.S. dollar transfers occurred on the SEN.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
March 31,
2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
# SEN Transactions
 
31,405

 
14,400

 
7,097

$ Volume of SEN Transfers
 
$
17,372

 
$
9,607

 
$
4,076

Results of Operations, Quarter Ended March 31, 2020
Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin Analysis
Net interest income totaled $15.5 million for the first quarter of 2020, compared to $15.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, and $19.3 million for the first quarter of 2019.
Compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, net interest income decreased $0.2 million due to a decrease of $0.1 million in interest income and an increase of $0.1 million in interest expense.
Average total interest earning assets increased by $88.0 million for the first quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019 primarily due to increases in interest earning deposits in other banks, which in turn were driven by an increase in noninterest bearing deposits. However, the yield on interest earning assets, primarily the interest earned on

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deposits in other banks, was impacted by the cumulative effects of the three decreases in the federal funds rate over the last two quarters.
Average interest bearing liabilities decreased $26.5 million for the first quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, due to decreased borrowing with the FHLB. The average rate paid on total interest bearing liabilities increased from 3.23% for the fourth quarter of 2019, to 3.51% for the first quarter of 2020, primarily due to the premium expense associated with calling a portion of our brokered certificates of deposit, as described in more detail below.
In March 2019, the Company began implementing a hedging strategy that included purchases of interest rate floors and fixed-rate commercial mortgage-backed securities, primarily funded by callable brokered certificates of deposit. This strategy was intended to protect earnings in a declining interest rate environment. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had purchased $400.0 million in notional amount of interest rate floors, $350.4 million in fixed-rate commercial mortgage-backed securities and issued $325.0 million of callable brokered certificates of deposit related to the hedging strategy.
During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company called and reissued $237.5 million of the callable brokered certificates of deposit, which resulted in the recognition of $1.6 million of premium amortization in interest expense. In the first quarter of 2020, the Company called $278.3 million and reissued $95.9 million of the callable brokered certificates of deposit, which resulted in the recognition of $2.1 million of premium amortization in interest expense. The outstanding balance of brokered certificates of deposit was $142.6 million as of March 31, 2020. The accelerated impact of premium expense is being offset by lower rates on the newly issued certificates of deposits and overall lower outstanding balance. The weighted average all-in cost of the brokered certificates of deposit was 1.92% as of March 31, 2020, compared to 2.29% as of December 31, 2019.
In the first quarter of 2020, the Company sold $200.0 million of its total $400.0 million notional amount of interest rate floors, which resulted in a net gain of $8.4 million, to be recognized over the weighted average remaining term of 4.1 years. The sale of the floors secured the benefit of lower interest rates at the time of the sale.
Compared to the first quarter of 2019, net interest income decreased $3.8 million, due entirely to an increase of $3.8 million in interest expense, as interest income was essentially unchanged. Average total interest earning assets increased by $227.5 million for the first quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019, due to increases in securities and loans offset by decreases in interest earning deposits in other banks. The average yield on total interest earning assets decreased from 4.17% for the first quarter of 2019 to 3.70% for the first quarter of 2020, primarily due to lower yields on interest earning deposits in other banks and securities. The lower yields were due to declines in federal funds rate and LIBOR which was partially offset by the interest rate floors. Average interest bearing liabilities increased $290.8 million for the first quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019 due to the issuance of callable brokered certificates of deposit and FHLB advances. The average rate on total interest bearing liabilities increased from 1.30% for the first quarter of 2019 to 3.51% for the first quarter of 2020, primarily due to the callable brokered certificates of deposits associated with our hedging strategy.
Net interest margin for the first quarter of 2020 was 2.86%, compared to 2.97% for the fourth quarter of 2019, and 4.01% for the first quarter of 2019. The decrease in the net interest margin compared to the fourth quarter of 2019 was driven by an increase in interest expense due to slightly higher premium expense associated with calling brokered certificates of deposits and lower yields on interest earning deposit due to declines in the federal funds rate. The net interest margin decrease from the first quarter of 2019 was primarily due to the impact of lower federal funds rates and LIBOR, along with increased FHLB borrowings, partially mitigated by the combined effects associated with the hedging strategy, which included the impacts of calling and reissuing a portion of the brokered callable certificates of deposit, along with the benefit derived from the interest rate floors.


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Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
March 31, 2019
 
 
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
 
$
234,356

 
$
724

 
1.24
%
 
$
165,685

 
$
685

 
1.64
%
 
$
635,073

 
$
3,797

 
2.42
%
Securities(1)
 
908,776

 
6,096

 
2.70
%
 
905,399

 
6,117

 
2.68
%
 
380,403

 
3,033

 
3.23
%
Loans(2)(3)
 
1,024,982

 
13,121

 
5.15
%
 
1,008,987

 
13,076

 
5.14
%
 
925,389

 
13,111

 
5.75
%
Other
 
10,746

 
121

 
4.53
%
 
10,744

 
234

 
8.64
%
 
10,514

 
122

 
4.71
%
Total interest earning assets
 
2,178,860

 
20,062

 
3.70
%
 
2,090,815

 
20,112

 
3.82
%
 
1,951,379

 
20,063

 
4.17
%
Noninterest earning assets
 
49,307

 
 
 
 
 
46,708

 
 
 
 
 
21,104

 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
2,228,167

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,137,523

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,972,483

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing deposits
 
$
441,682

 
$
4,051

 
3.69
%
 
$
449,985

 
$
3,793

 
3.34
%
 
$
201,194

 
$
341

 
0.69
%
FHLB advances and other borrowings
 
67,229

 
263

 
1.57
%
 
85,451

 
419

 
1.95
%
 
16,921

 
142

 
3.40
%
Subordinated debentures
 
15,818

 
270

 
6.87
%
 
15,815

 
270

 
6.77
%
 
15,803

 
264

 
6.78
%
Total interest bearing liabilities
 
524,729

 
4,584

 
3.51
%
 
551,251

 
4,482

 
3.23
%
 
233,918

 
747

 
1.30
%
Noninterest bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest bearing deposits
 
1,436,062

 
 
 
 
 
1,335,186

 
 
 
 
 
1,531,877

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
 
19,900

 
 
 
 
 
16,274

 
 
 
 
 
10,699

 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity
 
247,476

 
 
 
 
 
234,812

 
 
 
 
 
195,989

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
2,228,167

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,137,523

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,972,483

 
 
 
 
Net interest spread(4)
 
 
 
 
 
0.19
%
 
 
 
 
 
0.59
%
 
 
 
 
 
2.87
%
Net interest income
 
 
 
$
15,478

 
 
 
 
 
$
15,630

 
 
 
 
 
$
19,316

 
 
Net interest margin(5)
 
 
 
 
 
2.86
%
 
 
 
 
 
2.97
%
 
 
 
 
 
4.01
%
________________________
(1)
Securities interest income includes $48,000 of tax-exempt income associated with municipal bonds purchased in the first quarter of 2020.
(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 divided by average interest earning assets for the same period.
Provision for Loan Losses
The Company recorded a provision for loan losses of $0.4 million for the first quarter of 2020, compared to no provision for the fourth quarter of 2019, and $0.3 million for the first quarter of 2019. The provision in the first quarter of 2020 was due to increases in loan portfolio balances and recalibration of qualitative factors in our allowance for loan losses methodology for certain portfolio segments to reflect current economic conditions at the end of the quarter.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income for the first quarter of 2020 was $4.9 million, an increase of $1.8 million, or 57.5%, from the fourth quarter of 2019. The primary drivers of this increase were a $1.2 million gain on sale of securities and a $0.9 million gain on extinguishment of debt related to the initiation and settlement of a $64.0 million FHLB five-year term advance during the first quarter of 2020.
Noninterest income for the first quarter of 2020 decreased by $2.9 million, or 37.4%, compared to the first quarter of 2019. Excluding the pre-tax gain on sale of $5.5 million for the San Marcos branch and business loan portfolio that was completed in March 2019, noninterest income increased $2.6 million, or 108.8%. This increase was primarily due to the gain on sale of securities and gain on extinguishment of debt noted above, and by a $0.8 million, or 78.9%, increase in deposit related fees, partially offset by a $0.7 million decrease in service fees related to off-balance sheet deposits.

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Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
March 31,
2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage warehouse fee income
 
$
382

 
$
388

 
$
366

Service fees related to off-balance sheet deposits
 
70

 
183

 
759

Deposit related fees
 
1,766

 
1,487

 
987

Gain on sale of securities, net
 
1,197

 
740

 

Gain on sale of loans, net
 
506

 
235

 
189

Gain on sale of branch, net
 

 

 
5,509

Gain on extinguishment of debt
 
925

 

 

Other income
 
85

 
97

 
61

Total noninterest income
 
$
4,931

 
$
3,130

 
$
7,871

Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense totaled $13.9 million for the first quarter of 2020, an increase of $0.2 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, and an increase of $0.4 million compared to the first quarter of 2019.
Noninterest expense increased from the prior quarter due to increases in salaries and employee benefits and communications and data processing, offset by a decrease in professional services expense.
Noninterest expense increased from the first quarter of 2019 due to increases in salaries and employee benefits, communications and data processing and other general and administrative expense, offset by decreases in professional services expense.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
March 31,
2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
 
$
8,955

 
$
8,773

 
$
8,765

Occupancy and equipment
 
907

 
861

 
873

Communications and data processing
 
1,261

 
1,149

 
1,037

Professional services
 
985

 
1,198

 
1,445

Federal deposit insurance
 
123

 
33

 
175

Correspondent bank charges
 
373

 
323

 
279

Other loan expense
 
122

 
122

 
125

Other real estate owned expense
 

 
90

 

Other general and administrative
 
1,149

 
1,111

 
787

Total noninterest expense
 
$
13,875

 
$
13,660

 
$
13,486

Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $1.8 million for the first quarter of 2020, compared to $1.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, and $4.0 million for the first quarter of 2019. Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2020 was 28.8%, compared to 29.5% for the fourth quarter of 2019, and 29.8% first quarter of 2019.


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Balance Sheet
Deposits
At March 31, 2020, deposits totaled $2.0 billion, an increase of $188.3 million, or 10.4%, from December 31, 2019, and an increase of $404.2 million, or 25.3%, from March 31, 2019. Noninterest bearing deposits totaled $1.7 billion (representing approximately 87.1% of total deposits) at March 31, 2020, an increase of $401.6 million from the prior quarter end and a $293.0 million increase compared to March 31, 2019. The increase in total deposits from the prior quarter was driven by an increase in deposit levels from our digital currency customers who maintained excess capital with Silvergate as a result of the dislocation taking place in the digital currency markets during March. The increase in total deposits from March 31, 2019 includes a net increase of $141.3 million in callable brokered certificates of deposit associated with the hedging strategy, as well as changes in deposit levels related to our digital currency customers.
The weighted average cost of deposits for the first quarter of 2020 was 0.87%, compared to 0.84% for the fourth quarter of 2019, and 0.08% for the first quarter of 2019. The increase in the weighted average cost of deposits compared to the first quarter of 2019 was driven by the accelerated premium expense associated with the call and reissuance of brokered certificates of deposit in the first quarter of 2020. As a result of declining interest rates, a portion of the brokered certificates of deposit were called and partially reissued at lower rates in the fourth quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2020. The outstanding balance of callable brokered certificates of deposit as of March 31, 2020 was $142.6 million, with unamortized premium of $1.3 million, and an average maturity of 5.0 years. These certificates of deposit are initially callable within three months after issuance, and monthly thereafter. All callable brokered certificates of deposit have call dates prior to June 30, 2020.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
March 31, 2019
 
 
Average
Balance
 
Average
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Average
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Average
Rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest bearing demand accounts
 
$
1,436,062

 

 
$
1,335,186

 

 
$
1,531,877

 

Interest bearing accounts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing demand accounts
 
51,551

 
0.13
%
 
50,095

 
0.13
%
 
51,563

 
0.14
%
Money market and savings accounts
 
81,670

 
0.97
%
 
83,199

 
1.00
%
 
120,272

 
0.72
%
Certificates of deposit:
 


 


 


 


 


 


Brokered certificates of deposit
 
306,828

 
5.02
%
 
314,262

 
4.49
%
 

 

Other
 
1,633

 
0.99
%
 
2,429

 
1.23
%
 
29,359

 
1.52
%
Total interest bearing deposits
 
441,682

 
3.69
%
 
449,985

 
3.34
%
 
201,194

 
0.69
%
Total deposits
 
$
1,877,744

 
0.87
%
 
$
1,785,171

 
0.84
%
 
$
1,733,071

 
0.08
%

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Demand for new deposit accounts is generated by our banking platform for innovators that includes the SEN, which is enabled through our proprietary API and cash management solutions. These tools enable our clients to grow their business and scale operations. The following table sets forth a breakdown of our digital currency customer base and the deposits held by such customers at the dates noted below:
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
March 31, 2019
 
 
Number of Customers
 
Total Deposits(1)
 
Number of Customers
 
Total Deposits(1)
 
Number of Customers
 
Total Deposits(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
Digital currency exchanges
 
61

 
$
599

 
60

 
$
527

 
44

 
$
517

Institutional investors
 
541

 
715

 
509

 
432

 
417

 
512

Other customers
 
248

 
379

 
235

 
286

 
156

 
291

Total
 
850

 
$
1,693

 
804

 
$
1,246

 
617

 
$
1,320

________________________
(1)
Total deposits may not foot due to rounding.
Loan Portfolio
Total loans held-for-investment were $686.0 million at March 31, 2020, an increase of $15.2 million, or 2.3%, from December 31, 2019, and an increase of $67.8 million, or 11.0%, from March 31, 2019.
 
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
March 31,
2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to-four family
 
$
202,214

 
$
193,367

 
$
196,131

Multi-family
 
76,721

 
81,233

 
42,748

Commercial
 
325,116

 
331,052

 
317,851

Construction
 
10,034

 
7,213

 
4,117

Commercial and industrial
 
15,948

 
14,440

 
10,163

Consumer and other
 
154

 
122

 
11

Reverse mortgage
 
1,431

 
1,415

 
1,762

Mortgage warehouse
 
51,596

 
39,247

 
42,788

Total gross loans held-for-investment
 
683,214

 
668,089

 
615,571

Deferred fees, net
 
2,760

 
2,724

 
2,594

Total loans held-for-investment
 
685,974

 
670,813

 
618,165

Allowance for loan losses
 
(6,558
)
 
(6,191
)
 
(6,990
)
Total loans held-for-investment, net
 
$
679,416

 
$
664,622

 
$
611,175

Total loans held-for-sale
 
$
435,023

 
$
375,922

 
$
234,067

Loans held-for-sale included $435.0 million, $365.8 million and $210.2 million of mortgage warehouse loans at March 31, 2020, December 31, 2019, and March 31, 2019, respectively.
Asset Quality and Allowance for Loan Losses
At March 31, 2020, our allowance for loan losses was $6.6 million, compared to $6.2 million at December 31, 2019, and $7.0 million at March 31, 2019. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to gross loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2020 was 0.96%, compared to 0.93% and 1.14% at December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2019, respectively.
Nonperforming assets totaled $5.1 million, or 0.22% of total assets, at March 31, 2020, a decrease of $0.9 million from $6.0 million, or 0.28% of total assets at December 31, 2019. Nonperforming assets decreased $2.2 million, from $7.4 million, or 0.39% of total assets, at March 31, 2019.

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March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
March 31,
2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset Quality
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Nonperforming Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming loans
 
$
5,126

 
$
5,909

 
$
7,336

Troubled debt restructurings
 
$
1,610

 
$
1,791

 
$
507

Other real estate owned, net
 

 
$
128

 
$
31

Nonperforming assets
 
$
5,126

 
$
6,037

 
$
7,367

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset Quality Ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming assets to total assets
 
0.22
%
 
0.28
%
 
0.39
%
Nonperforming loans to gross loans(1)
 
0.75
%
 
0.88
%
 
1.19
%
Nonperforming assets to gross loans and other real estate owned(1)
 
0.75
%
 
0.90
%
 
1.20
%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average total loans(1)
 
0.00
%
 
0.01
%
 
0.00
%
Allowance for loan losses to gross loans(1)
 
0.96
%
 
0.93
%
 
1.14
%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans
 
127.94
%
 
104.77
%
 
95.28
%
________________________
(1)
Loans exclude loans held-for-sale at each of the dates presented.
Securities
Securities available-for-sale increased $66.6 million, or 7.4%, from $897.8 million at December 31, 2019, and increased $502.0 million, or 108.6%, from $462.3 million at March 31, 2019, to $964.3 million at March 31, 2020. The increase in the Company’s securities portfolio over the previous year was substantially due to the implementation of the hedging strategy and the purchase of high quality available-for-sale securities. During the first quarter of 2020 the Company sold $12.8 million of fixed-rate commercial mortgage-backed securities and realized a gain on sale of $1.2 million. The Company reinvested the proceeds from these sales and purchased $15.3 million of fixed-rate commercial mortgage-backed securities. In addition, during the first quarter of 2020, the Company purchased $85.8 million of highly rated tax-exempt municipal bonds. These municipal bonds are all general obligation or revenue bonds that are fixed rate and have call dates within 10 years.
Capital Ratios
At March 31, 2020, the Company’s ratio of common equity to total assets was 10.59%, compared with 10.86% at December 31, 2019, and 10.63% at March 31, 2019. At March 31, 2020, the Company’s book value per share was $13.11, compared to $12.38 at December 31, 2019, and $11.29 at March 31, 2019.
At March 31, 2020, the Company had a tier 1 leverage ratio of 10.98%, common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 23.75%, tier 1 capital ratio of 25.36% and total capital ratio of 26.05%.
At March 31, 2020, the Bank had a tier 1 leverage ratio of 10.33%, common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 23.86%, tier 1 capital ratio of 23.86% and total capital ratio of 24.55%. 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 capital ratio and 10.00% for total capital ratio.

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Capital Ratios(1)
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
March 31,
2019
The Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 leverage ratio
 
10.98
%
 
11.23
%
 
11.05
%
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio
 
23.75
%
 
24.52
%
 
27.09
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
 
25.36
%
 
26.21
%
 
29.16
%
Total risk-based capital ratio
 
26.05
%
 
26.90
%
 
30.10
%
Common equity to total assets
 
10.59
%
 
10.86
%
 
10.63
%
The Bank
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 leverage ratio
 
10.33
%
 
10.52
%
 
10.52
%
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio
 
23.86
%
 
24.55
%
 
27.84
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
 
23.86
%
 
24.55
%
 
27.84
%
Total risk-based capital ratio
 
24.55
%
 
25.24
%
 
28.79
%
________________________
(1)
March 31, 2020 capital ratios are preliminary.
Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to present and discuss first quarter 2020 results. The conference call can be accessed live by dialing 1-877-407-4018 or for international callers, 1-201-689-8471, and requesting to be joined to the Silvergate Capital Corporation First Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call. A replay will be available starting at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on April 29, 2020 and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921, or for international callers, 1-412-317-6671. The passcode for the replay is 13701393. The replay will be available until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on May 13, 2020.
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.silvergatebank.com. The online replay will remain available for a limited time beginning immediately following the call.
About Silvergate
Silvergate Capital Corporation is a registered bank holding company for Silvergate Bank, headquartered in La Jolla, California. Silvergate Bank is a commercial bank that opened in 1988, has been profitable for 22 consecutive years, and has focused its strategy on creating the banking platform for innovators, especially in the digital currency industry, and developing product and service solutions addressing the needs of entrepreneurs. The Company’s assets consist primarily of its investment in the Bank and the Company’s primary activities are conducted through the Bank. The Company is subject to supervision by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”). The Bank is subject to supervision by the California Department of Business Oversight, Division of Financial Institutions and, as a Federal Reserve member bank, the Federal Reserve. The Bank’s deposits are insured up to legal limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
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

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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.
Further, given its ongoing and dynamic nature, it is difficult to predict the full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our business. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, including when the coronavirus can be controlled and abated and when and how the economy may be reopened. As the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related adverse local and national economic consequences, we could be subject to any of the following risks, any of which could have a material, adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations: the demand for our products and services may decline, making it difficult to grow assets and income; if the economy is unable to substantially reopen, and high levels of unemployment continue for an extended period of time, loan delinquencies, problem assets, and foreclosures may increase, resulting in increased charges and reduced income; collateral for loans, especially real estate, may decline in value, which could cause loan losses to increase; our allowance for loan losses may increase if borrowers experience financial difficulties, which will adversely affect our net income; the net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors may decline, impairing their ability to honor commitments to us; as the result of the decline in the Federal Reserve Board’s target federal funds rate to near 0%, the yield on our assets may decline to a greater extent than the decline in our cost of interest-bearing liabilities, reducing our net interest margin and spread and reducing net income; our cyber security risks are increased as the result of an increase in the number of employees working remotely; and FDIC premiums may increase if the agency experiences additional resolution costs.
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:
Jamie Lillis / Shannon Devine
(858) 200-3782
[email protected]

Source: Silvergate Capital Corporation

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SILVERGATE CAPITAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
September 30,
2019
 
June 30,
2019
 
March 31,
2019
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
 
$
2,778

 
$
1,579

 
$
4,098

 
$
2,036

 
$
3,865

Interest earning deposits in other banks
 
163,422

 
132,025

 
156,160

 
339,325

 
529,159

Cash and cash equivalents
 
166,200

 
133,604

 
160,258

 
341,361

 
533,024

Securities available-for-sale, at fair value
 
964,317

 
897,766

 
909,917

 
920,481

 
462,330

Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost
 

 

 

 
63

 
70

Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or fair value
 
435,023

 
375,922

 
311,410

 
235,834

 
234,067

Loans held-for-investment, net of allowance for loan losses
 
679,416

 
664,622

 
691,990

 
684,410

 
611,175

Federal home loan and federal reserve bank stock, at cost
 
10,269

 
10,264

 
10,264

 
10,264

 
10,264

Accrued interest receivable
 
6,344

 
5,950

 
5,875

 
6,296

 
5,474

Other real estate owned, net
 

 
128

 
81

 
112

 
31

Premises and equipment, net
 
3,406

 
3,259

 
3,224

 
3,276

 
3,195

Operating lease right-of-use assets
 
4,210

 
4,571

 
4,927

 
5,280

 
4,476

Derivative assets
 
33,506

 
23,440

 
30,885

 
25,698

 
3,392

Low income housing tax credit investment
 
927

 
954

 
981

 
1,008

 
1,015

Deferred tax asset
 

 

 

 

 
3,153

Other assets
 
7,090

 
7,647

 
7,032

 
7,951

 
19,728

Total assets
 
$
2,310,708

 
$
2,128,127

 
$
2,136,844

 
$
2,242,034

 
$
1,891,394

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest bearing demand accounts
 
$
1,745,219

 
$
1,343,667

 
$
1,394,433

 
$
1,549,886

 
$
1,452,191

Interest bearing accounts
 
257,738

 
470,987

 
453,662

 
388,764

 
146,573

Total deposits
 
2,002,957

 
1,814,654

 
1,848,095

 
1,938,650

 
1,598,764

Federal home loan bank advances
 
30,000

 
49,000

 
20,000

 

 

Other borrowings
 

 

 

 
53,545

 
57,135

Notes payable
 

 
3,714

 
4,000

 
4,286

 
4,286

Subordinated debentures, net
 
15,820

 
15,816

 
15,813

 
15,809

 
15,806

Operating lease liabilities
 
4,515

 
4,881

 
5,237

 
5,581

 
4,762

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
12,664

 
9,026

 
13,085

 
9,415

 
9,504

Total liabilities
 
2,065,956

 
1,897,091

 
1,906,230

 
2,027,286

 
1,690,257

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock
 

 

 

 

 

Class A common stock
 
184

 
178

 
167

 
166

 
166

Class B non-voting common stock
 
3

 
9

 
12

 
12

 
12

Additional paid-in capital
 
132,336

 
132,138

 
125,573

 
125,599

 
125,684

Retained earnings
 
96,703

 
92,310

 
88,712

 
82,056

 
76,900

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
15,526

 
6,401

 
16,150

 
6,915

 
(1,625
)
Total shareholders’ equity
 
244,752

 
231,036

 
230,614

 
214,748

 
201,137

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
2,310,708

 
$
2,128,127

 
$
2,136,844

 
$
2,242,034

 
$
1,891,394


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SILVERGATE CAPITAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
March 31,
2019
Interest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans, including fees
 
$
13,121

 
$
13,076

 
$
13,111

Taxable securities
 
6,048

 
6,117

 
3,033

Tax-exempt securities
 
48

 

 

Other interest earning assets
 
724

 
685

 
3,797

Dividends and other
 
121

 
234

 
122

Total interest income
 
20,062

 
20,112

 
20,063

Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
4,051

 
3,793

 
341

Federal home loan bank advances
 
227

 
374

 

Notes payable and other
 
36

 
45

 
142

Subordinated debentures
 
270

 
270

 
264

Total interest expense
 
4,584

 
4,482

 
747

Net interest income before provision for loan losses
 
15,478

 
15,630

 
19,316

Provision for loan losses
 
367

 

 
267

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
 
15,111

 
15,630

 
19,049

Noninterest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage warehouse fee income
 
382

 
388

 
366

Service fees related to off-balance sheet deposits
 
70

 
183

 
759

Deposit related fees
 
1,766

 
1,487

 
987

Gain on sale of securities, net
 
1,197

 
740

 

Gain on sale of loans, net
 
506

 
235

 
189

Gain on sale of branch, net
 

 

 
5,509

Gain on extinguishment of debt
 
925

 

 

Other income
 
85

 
97

 
61

Total noninterest income
 
4,931

 
3,130

 
7,871

Noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
 
8,955

 
8,773

 
8,765

Occupancy and equipment
 
907

 
861

 
873

Communications and data processing
 
1,261

 
1,149

 
1,037

Professional services
 
985

 
1,198

 
1,445

Federal deposit insurance
 
123

 
33

 
175

Correspondent bank charges
 
373

 
323

 
279

Other loan expense
 
122

 
122

 
125

Other real estate owned expense
 

 
90

 

Other general and administrative
 
1,149

 
1,111

 
787

Total noninterest expense
 
13,875

 
13,660

 
13,486

Income before income taxes
 
6,167

 
5,100

 
13,434

Income tax expense
 
1,774

 
1,502

 
3,998

Net income
 
4,393

 
3,598

 
9,436

Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.24

 
$
0.20

 
$
0.53

Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.23

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.52

Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
18,668

 
18,336

 
17,818

Diluted
 
19,117

 
18,779

 
18,258


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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company’s operational performance and to enhance investors’ overall understanding of such financial performance. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and are not a substitute for an analysis based on GAAP measures. As other companies may use different calculations for these adjusted measures, this presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled adjusted measures reported by other companies.
This earnings release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, in order to present our results of operations for that period on a basis consistent with our historical operations. On November 15, 2018, the Company and the Bank entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with HomeStreet Bank to sell the Bank’s retail branch located in San Marcos, California and business loan portfolio to HomeStreet Bank. This transaction, which was completed in March 2019, generated a pre-tax gain on sale of $5.5 million. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors that is supplementary to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows computed in accordance with GAAP.
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
2020
 
2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Net income
 
 
 
 
Net income, as reported
 
$
4,393

 
$
9,436

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
Gain on sale of branch, net
 

 
(5,509
)
Tax effect(1)
 

 
1,574

Adjusted net income
 
$
4,393

 
$
5,501

 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest income / average assets(2)
 
 
 
 
Noninterest income
 
$
4,931

 
$
7,871

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
Gain on sale of branch, net
 

 
(5,509
)
Adjusted noninterest income
 
4,931

 
2,362

Average assets
 
2,228,167

 
1,972,483

Noninterest income / average assets, as reported
 
0.89
%
 
1.62
%
Adjusted noninterest income / average assets
 
0.89
%
 
0.49
%
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average assets (ROAA)(2)
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net income
 
$
4,393

 
$
5,501

Average assets
 
2,228,167

 
1,972,483

Return on average assets (ROAA), as reported
 
0.79
%
 
1.94
%
Adjusted return on average assets
 
0.79
%
 
1.13
%
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average equity (ROAE)(2)
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net income
 
$
4,393

 
$
5,501

Average equity
 
247,476

 
195,989

Return on average equity (ROAE), as reported
 
7.14
%
 
19.53
%
Adjusted return on average equity
 
7.14
%
 
11.38
%
 
 
 
 
 
Efficiency ratio
 
 
 
 
Noninterest expense
 
$
13,875

 
$
13,486

Net interest income
 
15,478

 
19,316

Noninterest income
 
4,931

 
7,871

Total net interest income and noninterest income
 
20,409

 
27,187

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
Gain on sale of branch, net
 

 
(5,509
)
Adjusted total net interest income and noninterest income
 
20,409

 
21,678

Efficiency ratio, as reported
 
67.98
%
 
49.60
%
Adjusted efficiency ratio
 
67.98
%
 
62.21
%
________________________
(1)
Amount represents the total income tax effect of the adjustment, which is calculated based on the applicable marginal tax rate of 28.58%.
(2)
Data has been annualized.

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Exhibit 99.2 Silvergate Capital Corporation 1Q20 Earnings Presentation April 29, 2020


 
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 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 discussion and the forward-looking statements are based, actual future operations and results in the future 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. Further, given its ongoing and dynamic nature, it is difficult to predict the full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our business. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, including when the coronavirus can be controlled and abated and when and how the economy may be reopened. As the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related adverse local and national economic consequences, we could be subject to any of the following risks, any of which could have a material, adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations: the demand for our products and services may decline, making it difficult to grow assets and income; if the economy is unable to substantially reopen, and high levels of unemployment continue for an extended period of time, loan delinquencies, problem assets, and foreclosures may increase, resulting in increased charges and reduced income; collateral for loans, especially real estate, may decline in value, which could cause loan losses to increase; our allowance for loan losses may increase if borrowers experience financial difficulties, which will adversely affect our net income; the net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors may decline, impairing their ability to honor commitments to us; as the result of the decline in the Federal Reserve Board’s target federal funds rate to near 0%, the yield on our assets may decline to a greater extent than the decline in our cost of interest-bearing liabilities, reducing our net interest margin and spread and reducing net income; our cyber security risks are increased as the result of an increase in the number of employees working remotely; and FDIC premiums may increase if the agency experiences additional resolution costs. 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”. 2


 
COVID-19 Update Customers Our top priority during this COVID-19 • Uninterrupted banking access for customers pandemic has been ensuring the safety of • Outreach to commercial real estate borrowers with the Company’s employees and prioritization for hotel and retail collateral uninterrupted service to our customers, with the majority of our employees working • For SFR mortgages we’ve instructed our sub-servicer to offer borrower payment deferrals for confirmed hardships seamlessly remotely, while we are supporting our customers around the clock • Referral relationship for those seeking assistance with SBA’s “Paycheck Protection Program” (PPP) Employees Communities • Robust pandemic continuity plan operating effectively with • Silvergate partners with various community organizations majority of workforce working remotely that address the needs of low to moderate income individuals and small businesses • Social distancing polices for those working in the office, reduced branch hours, providing guidelines to employees • Donated $45,000 to a handful of nonprofit organizations to promote healthy habits and staying connected while who are trying to achieve their service missions in the working remotely wake of increased demand due to COVID-19 • Providing paid sick leave and expanded family and • Funded eight, $1,000 scholarships for college students medical leave related to COVID-19 under Families First who are experiencing housing challenges Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) • Company health insurance providing COVID-19 related benefits 3


 
1Q20 Highlights Key Highlights • Strength of network effect of SEN evidenced by strong digital currency customer growth to 850 customers at March 31, 2020 • A record $17.4 billion of SEN transfer volume and 31,405 transactions in the first quarter • Digital currency related fee income of $1.7 million, a 92% increase compared to prior year’s first quarter • Successful pilot of SEN Leverage and bitcoin collateralized loans with a total of $12.5 million in approved credit • Strong capital and liquidity position, with a 26.1% Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio and 48.9% of our assets in cash, cash equivalents, and high quality available-for-sale investment securities, at March 31, 2020 • Effective use of hedging strategy put in place in early 2019 enabling partial mitigation of the impacts of lower interest rates Key Financial Metrics ($ in millions, except per share data) 1Q20 4Q19 % ∆ 1Q20 1Q19 % ∆ Net Income $ 4.4 $ 3.6 22% $ 4.4 $ 9.4 (53)% Diluted EPS $ 0.23 $ 0.19 21% $ 0.23 $ 0.52 (56)% Digital Currency Customers (#) 850 804 6% 850 617 38% Digital Currency Fee Income $ 1.7 $ 1.4 24% $ 1.7 $ 0.9 92% SEN Transfers $17,372 $ 9,607 81% $17,372 $ 4,076 326% SEN Transactions (#) 31,405 14,400 118% 31,405 7,097 343% ___________ 4 Note: 1Q19 Net Income includes a $3.9 million gain on sale of branch, net of tax. See Non-GAAP reconciliation in the appendix.


 
Digital Currency Platform Expansion Digital Currency Net Customer Growth Commentary 850 804 • At March 31, 2020, net digital currency customers 756 increased 38% year over year to 850 655 617 • At March 31, 2020, Silvergate had over 200 prospective digital currency customer leads in pipeline or onboarding processes • 1Q20 fee income from digital currency customers increased 24% versus 4Q19 and 92% versus 1Q19 • $17.4 billion of U.S. dollar transfers occurred on the SEN in 1Q20, an increase of 81% versus 4Q19 and 326% 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 1Q20 versus 1Q19 Fee Income from Digital Currency Customers Global Payments Platform Utilization (SEN Transfers) ($ in thousands) $1,700 ($ in millions) $1,579 31,405 $1,366 $1,093 $884 $17,372 14,400 12,254 12,312 $9,607 7,097 $8,625 $10,425 $4,076 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 1Q20 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 1Q20 SEN Transfer $ SEN Transfer # 5


 
Deposits Digital Currency and Other Deposit Trends ($ in millions) Cost of Deposits % 0.08% 0.28% 0.50% 0.84% 0.87% $1,938 $2,003 $1,848 $1,815 $310 $1,599 $475 $279 $551 $569 $1,693 $1,463 $1,320 $1,297 $1,246 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 1Q20 Digital Currency Deposits Other Deposits Commentary • Digital currency deposits are non interest bearing and the growth in 1Q20 driven by increased volume of bitcoin trades and related customer transactional volume • Other deposits include callable brokered CDs issued beginning in 2Q19 as part of a hedging strategy intended to reduce exposure to a decline in earnings in a declining interest rate environment with minimal negative impact on earnings • Cost of deposits include 22 bps, 44 bps, 78 bps and 81 bps in 2Q19, 3Q19, 4Q19 and 1Q20, respectively, related to interest expense and premium expense related to callable brokered CDs associated with our hedging strategy • The 4Q19 and 1Q20 cost of deposits includes $1.6 million and $2.1 million in premium expense, respectively, resulting from calling and reissuing a portion of our brokered CDs • The callable brokered CDs had an all-in interest plus premium expense of 2.77% at September 30, 2019, 2.29% at December 31, 2019 and 1.92% at March 31, 2020 ___________ 6 Note: Ratios have been annualized. Totals may not foot due to rounding.


 
Yields, Cost of Funds and Net Interest Margin Yields, Cost of Deposits and Net Interest Margin Trends NIM Yield on Loans Yield on Securities Yield on Cash Cost of Funds 6% 5.75% 5.45% 5.50% 5.14% 5.15% 5% 4.01% 4% 3.56% 3.23% 3.39% 3.12% 2.97% 2.86% 3% 2.76% 2.42% 2.31% 2.00% 2.68% 2.70% 2% 1.64% 1.24% 1% 0.59% 0.43% 0.17% 0.94% 0.94% 0% 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 1Q20 Commentary • Net interest income totaled $15.5 million in 1Q20 compared to $15.6 million in 4Q19, and $19.3 million in 1Q19 • The decrease in both net interest income and NIM was driven by both the federal funds rate reductions in 3Q19, 4Q19 and 1Q20 as well as premium expense in 4Q19 and 1Q20 resulting from calling brokered CDs • 4Q19 includes $1.6 million of premium expense, or approximately a 30bps reduction to NIM, and 1Q20 includes $2.1 million of premium expense, or approximately a 39bps reduction to NIM, resulting from calling brokered CDs • Cost of funds was flat compared to prior quarter driven by brokered CD call premium offset by reduced brokered CD interest expense and favorable product mix from an additional $100.9 million in average noninterest bearing deposits ___________ 7 Note: Ratios have been annualized.


 
Noninterest Income Noninterest Income 9000 ($ in thousands) $7,871 8000 7000 6000 Legend $4,931 5000 $5,509 Gain on sale of branch 4000 $3,130 $3,231 3000 $2,362 $2,599 Other noninterest income $2,154 $1,764 2000 $1,020 $1,478 $1,061 1000 Fee income from digital $1,579 $1,366 $1,700 $884 $1,093 currency customers 0 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 1Q20 Commentary • 1Q19 includes a $5.5 million gain on sale of the Company’s San Marcos branch and business loan portfolio • 1Q20 includes a $1.2 million gain on sale of securities and $0.9 million gain on extinguishment of debt from termination of FHLB term advance versus $0.7 million gain on sale of securities in 4Q19 • 1Q20 fee income from digital currency customers was up 92% year over year ➢ Demand for cash management solutions, foreign currency exchange services and deposit solutions drove more transaction activity from digital currency customers ___________ 8 Note: See Non-GAAP reconciliation in the appendix for further information on the gain on sale of branch.


 
Noninterest Expense Noninterest Expense ($ in thousands) $13,486 $13,660 $13,875 $12,721 $12,611 $1,366 $1,679 $1,767 $1,431 $1,255 $1,445 $1,198 $985 $1,073 $889 $1,261 $1,037 $1,298 $1,149 $873 $1,123 $861 $907 $1,012 $892 $8,765 $8,082 $8,277 $8,773 $8,955 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 1Q20 Salaries/Employee Benefits Occupancy/Equipment Communications/Data Professional Services Other Commentary • 1Q20 noninterest expense up 2% versus 4Q19 and 3% versus 1Q19 • Salaries and employee benefits expense was 65% of total expense in 1Q20 with the increase versus 4Q19 due to seasonality of payroll costs • Headcount at March 31, 2020 was 211 compared to 215 at year end 2019 • Strong foundation to support growth given the expansion of our operational infrastructure • Pandemic planning resulted in successful transition to a primarily remote workforce without significant additional costs 9


 
Securities and Loan Portfolio Securities Composition – 41.7% of Total Assets Securities Commentary • Securities portfolio is managed with the same disciplined Municipal Bonds credit approach as is applicable to our loan portfolio, with 9.6% consideration for the underlying debt components and capped exposure for underlying asset classes such as Residential (MBS/CMO) retail and hospitality 30.0% Asset Backed • 1Q20 includes purchases of $85.8 million of fixed rate, tax- Securities $964.3mm exempt, municipal bonds, all general obligation or revenue 24.7% Yield: 2.70% bonds and all rated A+ or higher. This is part of a broader risk balancing strategy that entails reducing a portion of our Commercial MBS/CMO exposure • Commercial MBS/CMO are non-agency with 98% rated Commercial AAA. Residential MBS/CMO are 91% agency backed (MBS/CMO) 38.9% • 100% of asset backed securities are agency backed FFELP student loan bonds and rated AA+ or better Loan Composition – 48.2% of Total Assets Loan Commentary Mortgage Warehouse HFI • 1Q20 total loans were up $73.9 million, or 7.1% versus 4.6% Mortgage 4Q19 driven by an increase in mortgage warehouse Warehouse HFS lending and single-family residential real estate loan 1-4 Family Real 39.0% originations Estate 18.1% • Nonperforming assets totaled $5.1 million, or 0.22% of $1,114.8mm Yield: 5.15% total assets, at March 31, 2020, a decrease of $0.8 million from $5.9 million, or 0.28% of total assets at Multi-Family Other HFI Real Estate 2.2% December 31, 2019 6.9% Commercial Real Estate 29.2% ___________ 10 Note: Securities and loan yields are 1Q20 and have been annualized.


 
Credit Quality Commercial & Multi-Family Real Estate Balances - LTV Single-Family Residential Real Estate Balances - LTV ($ in millions) $130.4 $134.0 Weighted Average LTV: 53.1% Weighted Average LTV: 54.1% Period end balance: $401.8 million Period end balance: $202.2 million $76.6 $71.8 $51.1 $41.6 $37.8 $22.0 $12.0 $7.3 $10.9 $7.0 $0.0 $1.6 < 50% 51% - 60% - 66% - 71% - 76% - >80% < 50% 51% - 60% - 66% - 71% - 76% - >80% 59% 65% 70% 75% 80% 59% 65% 70% 75% 80% Net Charge-offs (Recoveries) / Average Loans (bps) 300 250 200 150 100 Silvergate 50 0 US Commercial (50) Banks ___________ Note: Company data as of March 31, 2020. 11 Source: FRED Economic Data. US Commercial Bank data represents aggregate data of charge-off rates on all U.S. Commercial Banks.


 
Additional Loan Portfolio Information CRE and Multi-Family Loan Segments at March 31, 2020 Allowance for Loan Losses at March 31, 2020 ($ in millions) ($ in thousands) $6,990 $7,049 Loan Segment # Loan Balance WA LTV % of Total $6,558 Hospitality 13 $ 46.1 40.2% 11.5% $6,191 $6,191 Retail 27 61.9 50.2% 15.4% 1.14% Other 124 217.1 57.5% 54.0% 1.02% 0.93% 0.96% CRE Sub-Total 164 325.1 53.6% 80.9% 0.89% Multi-Family Sub-Total 62 76.7 50.9% 19.1% Total 164 $ 401.8 53.1% 100% • Hospitality and Retail sectors with a weighted average LTV of 40.2% and 50.2%, respectively, represent 27% of our total CRE and Multi-Family portfolio 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 1Q20 % ALLL / Loans $ ALLL COVID-19 Loan Modifications ($ in millions) • Providing customers with payment deferrals for those impacted by Completed Modifications # Loan Balance COVID-19 Hospitality 7 $ 36.6 • Continuously working with customers that have requested payment Retail 8 27.1 relief, with $27.7 million in loan balances for 26 customers in process All Other 7 40.9 of being modified as of April 24, 2020 Total CRE 22 104.6 Total SFR 5 3.3 • Unfunded commitments associated with CRE and Multi-Family Total C&I 2 1.2 portfolio of $31.3 million at March 31, 2020, which are only funded Grand Total 29 $ 109.1 contractually subject to property performance and to enhance collateral value ___________ 12 Note: Completed Modifications represent payment deferrals which were requested and approved up to and including April 24, 2020


 
Capital and Liquidity Ratios Tier 1 Leverage Ratio Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio 30.10% 26.57% 25.97% 26.90% 26.05% 11.05% 11.11% 10.43% 11.23% 10.98% 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 1Q20 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 1Q20 Loans to Deposits Commentary • The Bank had a tier 1 leverage ratio of 10.33%, a 57.34% 52.87% 54.29% 55.64% common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 23.86%, a tier 1 risk- 47.47% based capital ratio of 23.86% and a total risk-based capital ratio of 24.55% at March 31, 2020 • Capital ratios each exceeded the “well capitalized” standards defined by the 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 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 1Q20 and 10.00% for total risk-based capital ratio 13


 
Appendix


 
1Q20 Financial Results ($ in millions, except per share data) 1Q 4Q 1Q 1Q20 vs 2020 2019 2019 4Q2019 1Q19 $ Inc / (Dec) Income Statement Net interest income $ 15.5 $ 15.6 $ 19.3 $ (0.2) $ (3.8) Provision for loan losses 0.4 - 0.3 0.4 0.1 Noninterest income 4.9 3.1 7.9 1.8 (2.9) Noninterest expense 13.9 13.7 13.5 0.2 0.4 Pre-tax income 6.2 5.1 13.4 1.1 (7.3) Income tax expense 1.8 1.5 4.0 0.3 (2.2) Net income $ 4.4 $ 3.6 $ 9.4 $ 0.8 $ (5.0) Diluted EPS $ 0.23 $ 0.19 $ 0.52 Key Ratios ROAA 0.79% 0.67% 1.94% ROAE 7.14% 6.08% 19.53% NIM 2.86% 2.97% 4.01% Net charge-offs (recoveries) / Avg. loans 0.00% 0.01% 0.00% Commentary • Net interest income, ROAA, ROAE and NIM impacted by the federal funds rate reductions in 3Q19, 4Q19 and 1Q20 • 4Q19 and 1Q20 net interest income includes $1.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively, of premium expense resulting from calling and reissuing brokered CDs • Net charge-offs remain at negligible levels • 1Q20 includes a $1.2 million gain on sale of securities and $0.9 million gain on extinguishment of debt from termination of FHLB term advance versus $0.7 million gain on sale of securities in 4Q19 and $3.9 million gain on sale of branch, net of ___________tax in 1Q19 15 Note: ROAA, ROAE and NIM have been annualized. Totals may not foot due to rounding.


 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Nine Months Ended Year Ended March 31, 2019 June 30, 2019 September 30, 2019 December 31, 2019 ($ in thousands) Net income Net income, as reported $ 9,436 $ 14,592 $ 21,248 $ 24,846 Adjustments: Gain on sale of branch, net (5,509) (5,509) (5,509) (5,509) Tax effect(1) 1,574 1,574 1,574 1,574 Adjusted net income $ 5,501 $ 10,657 $ 17,313 $ 20,911 Noninterest income / average assets(2) Noninterest income $ 7,871 $ 10,025 $ 12,624 $ 15,754 Adjustments: Gain on sale of branch, net (5,509) (5,509) (5,509) (5,509) Adjusted noninterest income 2,362 4,516 7,115 10,245 Average assets 1,972,483 1,991,171 2,063,298 2,082,007 Noninterest income / average assets, as reported 1.62 % 1.02 % 0.82 % 0.76 % Adjusted noninterest income / average assets 0.49 % 0.46 % 0.46 % 0.49 % Return on average assets (ROAA)(2) Adjusted net income $ 5,501 $ 10,657 $ 17,313 $ 20,911 Average assets 1,972,483 1,991,171 2,063,298 2,082,007 Return on average assets (ROAA), as reported 1.94 % 1.48 % 1.38 % 1.19 % Adjusted return on average assets 1.13 % 1.08 % 1.12 % 1.00 % Return on average equity (ROAE)(2) Adjusted net income $ 5,501 $ 10,657 $ 17,313 $ 20,911 Average equity 195,989 200,996 208,775 215,338 Return on average equity (ROAE), as reported 19.53 % 14.64 % 13.61 % 11.54 % Adjusted return on average equity 11.38 % 10.69 % 11.09 % 9.71 % Efficiency ratio Noninterest expense $ 13,486 $ 26,207 $ 38,818 $ 52,478 Net interest income 19,316 36,884 55,327 70,957 Noninterest income 7,871 10,025 12,624 15,754 Total net interest income and noninterest income 27,187 46,909 67,951 86,711 Adjustments: Gain on sale of branch, net (5,509) (5,509) (5,509) (5,509) Adjusted total net interest income and noninterest income 21,678 41,400 62,442 81,202 Efficiency ratio, as reported 49.60 % 55.87 % 57.13 % 60.52 % Adjusted efficiency ratio 62.21 % 63.30 % 62.17 % 64.63 % ________________________ (1) Amount represents the total income tax effect of the adjustment, which is calculated based on the applicable marginal tax rate of 28.58%. (2) Data has been annualized. 16