8-K

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): September 30, 2024

FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

000-30707

(Commission File Number)

California	68-0450397
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

195 N FIRST STREET

DIXON, California 95620

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(707) 678-3041

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

NOT APPLICABLE

(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 obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
FNRN	FNRN

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. ☐

ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATION AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On October 29, 2024, First Northern Community Bancorp issued a press release concerning financial results for the 3^rd quarter of 2024, a copy of which is included as ITEM 9.01 (c) Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference in both ITEM 2.02 and ITEM 7.01.  The Company does not intend for this exhibit to be incorporated by reference into future filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On October 29, 2024, First Northern Community Bancorp issued a press release concerning financial results for the 3^rd quarter of 2024, a copy of which is included as ITEM 9.01 (c) Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference in both ITEM 2.02 and ITEM 7.01 in accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8216.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release, dated October 29, 2024

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.

Date     Date:  October 29, 2024	First      First Northern Community Bancorp              (Registrant)
	/s/ Jeremiah Z. Smith
	By: Jeremiah Z. Smith
	President/Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Document
99.1	Earnings Press Release, dated October 29, 2024

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

                                                                            

First Northern Community Bancorp Reports Third Quarter 2024 Net Income of $5.5 Million

For immediate release

Dixon, Calif., October 29, 2024 — FirstNorthern Community Bancorp (the “Company”, OTCQX: FNRN), holding company for First Northern Bank (“First Northern” or the “Bank”), today reported net income of $14.2 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, down 3.3% compared to net income of $14.7 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, was $5.5 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, up 18.8% compared to net income of $4.6 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were $1.93 billion, an increase of $28.4 million, or 1.5%, compared to September 30, 2023. Total deposits as of September 30, 2024, were $1.73 billion, a decrease of $14.3 million, or 0.8%, compared to September 30, 2023. Total net loans (including loans held-for-sale) as of September 30, 2024, were $1.042 billion, an increase of $4.9 million, or 0.5%, compared to total net loans (including loans held-for-sale) of $1.037 billion as of September 30, 2023. The increase in net loans was primarily driven by growth in commercial, commercial real estate, and residential mortgage, partially offset by net reductions in agricultural and residential construction loans.

The Company continued to be “well capitalized” under regulatory definitions, exceeding the 10% total risk-based capital ratio threshold as of September 30, 2024.

Commenting on the Company’s financial results, First Northern’s President & Chief Executive Officer, Jeremiah Smith, stated, “We are pleased with our performance during the third quarter with deposit growth of $25 million during the quarter while maintaining our net interest margin.”

CEO Smith further stated “In addition, we saw successful resolution and full collection of a non-performing loan relationship during the third quarter. This resolution drove a decrease in nonaccrual loans, decreasing from $6.8 million as of June 30, 2024, to $4.0 million as of September 30, 2024, a decrease of $2.8 million, or 41%. This resolution contributed to the reversal of the provision for credit losses of $550 thousand for the quarter. We remain committed to improving shareholder value, and as of September 30, 2024, our book value per share rose to $11.92, an increase of $1.17, or 10.9%, when compared to the $10.75 reported for June 30, 2024, largely due to earnings retention and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss.”

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

As of September 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

(thousands)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET September 30, 2024 ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	163,918
Investment Securities		632,404
Total Loans (including loans held-for-sale)		1,042,304
Other Assets		92,064
Total Assets	$	1,930,690
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL
Total Deposits		1,732,042
Other Liabilities		16,651
Stockholders’ Equity		181,997
Total Liabilities and Capital	$	1,930,690
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Interest Income	$	58,367
Interest Expense		(10,531	)
Net Interest Income		47,836
Provision for Credit Losses		200
Net Interest Income after Provision for Credit Losses		47,636
Non-interest Income		4,529
Non-interest Expense		(32,460	)
Income before Provision for Income Taxes		19,705
Provision for Income Tax		(5,517	)
Net Income	$	14,188
PER SHARE INFO AND FINANCIAL RETURN METRICS
Book Value per Share	$	11.92
Basic Income per Share (Quarter-to-date)	$	0.36
Diluted Income per Share (Quarter-to-date)	$	0.36
Basic Income per Share (Year-to-date)	$	0.93
Diluted Income per Share (Year-to-date)	$	0.92
Consolidated ROAA (Year-to-date)		1.01	%
Consolidated ROAE (Year-to-date)		11.50	%

About First Northern Bank

First Northern Bank is an independent community bank that specializes in relationship banking. The Bank, headquartered in Solano County since 1910, serves Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, Colusa, Glenn, and Contra Costa Counties, as well as the west slope of El Dorado County. Experts are available in small business, commercial, real estate, and agribusiness lending, as well as mortgage loans. The Bank is an SBA Preferred Lender. Real estate mortgage and small-business loan officers are available by appointment at any of the Bank’s 14 branches, including Dixon, Davis, West Sacramento, Fairfield, Vacaville, Winters, Woodland, Sacramento, Roseville, Auburn, Rancho Cordova, Colusa, Willows, and Orland. The Bank also has a commercial lending office in Walnut Creek. Non-FDIC insured Investment and Brokerage Services are also available at every branch location. First Northern Bank is rated as a Veribanc “Green-3 Star Blue Ribbon” Bank and a “5-Star Superior” Bank by Bauer Financial for the earnings period ended June 30, 2024 (www.veribanc.com) and (www.bauerfinancial.com). For additional information, please visit thatsmybank.com or call (707) 678-7742. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and other public statements may include certain “forward-looking statements” about First Northern Community Bancorp and its subsidiaries (the “Company”). These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, including but not limited to statements about the Company’s performance and strategic initiatives, and focus on improving shareholder value, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. More detailed information about these risk factors is contained in the Company’s most recent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, each as it may be amended from time to time, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The financial information contained in this release should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, and any reports on Form 8-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which they are made. For further information regarding the Company, please read the Company’s reports filed with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov.

Contact:

Jeremiah Z. SmithPresident & Chief Executive OfficerFirst Northern Community Bancorp& First Northern BankP.O. Box 547Dixon, California(707) 678-3041

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