NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medallion Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:MFIN, "Medallion" or the "Company"))), a finance company that originates and services loans in various consumer and commercial industries, along with offering loan origination services to fintech strategic partners, announced today its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

2022 Second Quarter Highlights

Net income grew 30% to $13.3 million, or $0.54 per share, compared to $10.3 million, or $0.41 per share, in the prior year quarter.
Net interest income grew 32% to $38.9 million from $29.5 million in the prior year quarter.
Net interest margin was 9.07%, compared to 8.84% in the prior year quarter.
Loan originations increased 45% to $305.0 million from $210.9 million in the prior year quarter.
Total assets exceeded $2 billion for the first time, ending the quarter at $2.1 billion.
A cash dividend of $0.08 per share was paid on May 31, 2022.
The Company repurchased 1,272,150 shares of its common stock during the quarter for $10 million.

Executive Commentary – Andrew Murstein, President of Medallion

"We are very pleased with our second quarter results. The continued growth in our consumer and commercial lending businesses generated positive results. Loan originations were 45% higher this quarter over last year, which helped our recreation loan portfolio grow 24%, our home improvement loan portfolio grow 43%, and our commercial loan portfolio grow 39%. We also returned money to our shareholders with the repurchase of $10 million of our common stock under our $35 million stock repurchase program and the declaration and payment of an $0.08 per share dividend."

Loan Detail

During the quarter, net charge-offs were $0.7 million, compared to $10.2 million in the prior year quarter.
Loans 90 days or more past due were 0.3% of loans at June 30, 2022, compared to 0.2% at June 30, 2021.

Business Segment Highlights

Consumer Lending Segments

Originations grew to $275.4 million during the quarter, or 40% over the $197.5 million of the prior year quarter.
Consumer loans were $1.6 billion as of June 30, 2022, compared to $1.3 billion a year ago.
Consumer loans were 94% of total loans as of June 30, 2022, similar to a year ago.
The loan portfolios grew 24% for recreation and 43% for home improvement from June 30, 2021.
Net interest income grew 16% to $38.4 million for the quarter, from $33.1 million in the prior year quarter.
The average interest rate on the portfolio was 12.33% at quarter-end, compared to 13.14% a year ago.
Consumer loans 90 days or more past due were $4.2 million, or 0.3% of gross consumer loans, as of June 30, 2022, compared to $2.8 million, or 0.2%, a year ago. Delinquencies continued to be lower than historical averages.

Commercial Lending Segment

The Company originated $19.3 million in loans during the second quarter, compared to $11.1 million in the prior year quarter.
Commercial loans were $96.9 million at June 30, 2022, compared to $69.5 million a year ago.
The average interest rate on the portfolio was 12.33%, compared to 12.69% a year ago.

Medallion Lending Segment

The Company collected $13.1 million in the second quarter.
Total net medallion exposure declined to $30.8 million (comprised of $4.7 million of loans net of allowance for loan losses and $26.1 million of loan collateral in process of foreclosure), representing less than 2% of the Company's total assets, as of June 30, 2022.

Capital Allocation

Quarterly Dividend

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share payable on August 31, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2022.

Stock Repurchase Plan

During the second quarter, the Company repurchased 1,272,150 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $7.84 per share, for a total of $10 million.

Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter financial results tomorrow, Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time.

The Company will release an updated quarterly supplement presentation in conjunction with the earnings call. The presentation is now available at www.medallion.com and will also be discussed during the call.

Conference Call Dial-In: (800) 919-0370 (U.S.) or (212) 231-2915 (international).
Live Webcast: available on Medallion's website at http://www.medallion.com/investors.html
Call Replay: available following the end of the call through Thursday, August 4, 2022, by telephone at (844) 512-2921 (U.S.) or (412) 317-6671 (international), passcode 2201 9899.
Webcast Replay: available at http://www.medallion.com/investors.html until the next quarter's results are announced.

About Medallion Financial Corp.

Medallion Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:MFIN) and its subsidiaries originate and service a growing portfolio of consumer loans and mezzanine loans in various industries. Key industries served include recreation (towable RVs and marine) and home improvement (replacement roofs, swimming pools, and windows). Medallion Financial Corp. is headquartered in New York City, NY, and its largest subsidiary, Medallion Bank, is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, please visit www.medallion.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Please note that this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties relating to business performance, cash flow, net interest income and expenses, other expenses, earnings, growth, and our growth strategy. These statements are often, but not always, made using words or phrases such as "will" and "continue" or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These statements relate to future public announcements of our earnings, expectations regarding medallion loan portfolio, the potential for future asset growth and market share opportunities. Medallion's actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements. For example, statements about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Medallion's business, operations, financial performance and prospects constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impacts may differ, possibly materially, from what is reflected in those forward-looking statements due to factors and future developments that are uncertain, unpredictable and in many cases beyond Medallion's control, the scope and duration of the pandemic, actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the pandemic, and the direct and indirect impact of the pandemic on Medallion, its customers and third parties. In addition to risks related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, for a description of certain risks to which Medallion is or may be subject, including risks related to the pending SEC litigation, please refer to the factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Medallion's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Company Contact:

Investor Relations

212-328-2176

InvestorRelations@medallion.com

MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)		June 30, 2022			December 31, 2021			June 30, 2021
Assets
Cash, cash equivalents, and federal funds sold	$	126,330		$	124,484		$	91,553
Equity investments and investment securities		61,300			54,498			58,397
Loans		1,734,621			1,488,924			1,340,567
Allowance for loan losses		(59,152	)		(50,166	)		(46,946	)
Net loans receivable		1,675,469			1,438,758			1,293,621

Loan collateral in process of foreclosure		26,974			37,430			49,039
Goodwill and intangible assets		173,562			174,283			201,171
Other assets		48,496			43,604			45,966
Total assets	$	2,112,131		$	1,873,057		$	1,739,747

Liabilities
Deposits	$	1,469,241		$	1,250,880		$	1,152,068
Long-term debt		219,377			219,973			214,971
Accounts payable and other liabilities		27,546			19,113			23,398
Deferred tax liabilities and other tax payables		24,048			18,210			8,591
Operating lease liabilities		9,078			9,053			9,889
Short-term borrowings		—			—			8,016
Total liabilities		1,749,290			1,517,229			1,416,933

Commitments and contingencies

Total stockholders' equity		294,053			287,040			250,718
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries		68,788			68,788			72,096
Total equity		362,841			355,828			322,814
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,112,131		$	1,873,057		$	1,739,747

Number of shares outstanding		24,239,320			25,173,386			25,061,764
Book value per share	$	12.13		$	11.40		$	10.00

MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP.‌

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS‌

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	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)	2022			2021			2022			2021
Total Interest Income	$	47,111		$	37,375		$	90,414		$	74,455
Total Interest Expense		8,230			7,884			15,605			16,292
Net Interest Income		38,881			29,491			74,809			58,163
Provision (benefit) for loan losses		7,759			(682	)		10,999			2,336
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		31,122			30,173			63,810			55,827
Other income (loss)
Gain on equity investments		4,241			3,205			4,108			3,205
Write-down of loan collateral in process of foreclosure		(128	)		(2,162	)		(514	)		(4,947	)
Gain on extinguishment of debt		−			2,859			−			4,626
Sponsorship and race winnings, net		−			4,345			−			6,818
Other income (loss)		3,245			(480	)		5,293			1
Total other income, net		7,358			7,767			8,887			9,703
Other expenses
Salaries and employee benefits		7,730			7,901			15,298			13,586
Professional fees		4,392			2,224			8,384			2,730
Other expenses		3,573			3,649			6,749			7,098
Loan servicing fees		2,119			1,731			4,072			3,378
Collection costs		999			1,641			2,342			2,874
Race team related expenses		−			2,674			−			4,796
Total other expenses		18,813			19,820			36,845			34,462
Income before income taxes		19,667			18,120			35,852			31,068
Income tax provision		4,856			6,528			9,687			10,406
Net income after taxes		14,811			11,592			26,165			20,662
Less: income attributable to the non-controlling interest		1,511			1,325			3,024			1,964
Total net income attributable to Medallion Financial Corp.	$	13,300		$	10,267		$	23,141		$	18,698

Income per common share:
Basic	$	0.55		$	0.42		$	0.95		$	0.76
Diluted	$	0.54		$	0.41		$	0.93		$	0.75

Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		24,153,015			24,595,822			24,459,870			24,557,511
Diluted		24,421,867			24,950,512			24,751,012			24,923,023

Dividends declared	$	0.08		$	0.00		$	0.16		$	0.00

Medallion Financial Corp. Reports 2022 Second Quarter Results