IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPBI) (the “Company” or “Pacific Premier”), the holding company of Pacific Premier Bank (the “Bank”), reported net income of $36.0 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2024, compared with net income of $41.9 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024, and net income of $46.0 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023.

For the third quarter of 2024, the Company’s return on average assets (“ROAA”) was 0.79%, return on average equity (“ROAE”) was 4.91%, and return on average tangible common equity (“ROATCE”) ⁽¹⁾ was 7.63%, compared to 0.90%, 5.76%, and 8.92%, respectively, for the second quarter of 2024, and 0.88%, 6.43%, and 10.08%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2023. Total assets were $17.91 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $18.33 billion at June 30, 2024, and $20.28 billion at September 30, 2023.

Steven R. Gardner, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of the Company, commented, “We delivered solid results in the third quarter with net income of $36.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.37. Our relationship managers and their branch banking colleagues' consistent efforts to generate new business opportunities while deepening existing client relationships contributed to an increase in non-interest-bearing deposits, which comprised 32% of total deposits at quarter-end. We leveraged these positive core deposit trends to further reduce higher-cost wholesale funding sources by decreasing brokered deposits by $184 million and repaying a $200 million FHLB (‘Federal Home Loan Bank’) term advance.

“Third quarter asset quality remained strong, as total delinquencies decreased to 0.08% of loans and non-performing assets decreased to 0.22% of total assets. This performance positions us among the strongest in the industry in terms of asset quality.

“Beginning in the second half of 2022, we proactively prioritized capital accumulation over balance sheet growth in light of the ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, while at the same time continuing to provide best-in-class service to our clients. As a result, our peer-leading capital ratios have created significant optionality for our organization to pursue organic and strategic growth opportunities that can enhance long-term franchise value.

“As the interest rate outlook has become more favorable, we are seeing incrementally better demand for new credit and have taken steps to bolster our loan production, as such, our loan pipeline has increased and we continue to build momentum heading into the fourth quarter. We are well-positioned to accelerate new originations in the coming quarters and we expect to stabilize the loan portfolio as we move into 2025. Looking ahead, we are focused on leveraging our collaborative platform to support our commercial banking teams and their business development activities by strategically adding bankers to prudently grow new loan and deposit relationships. I would like to thank our dedicated employees for their exceptional efforts and to all stakeholders for their ongoing support. Together, we are well-prepared to continue building on our successes and capitalize on future opportunities.”