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**Summary:** **Financial Performance:** - **Revenue:** $1.29 billion in total assets, $1.07 billion in total loans, $1.14 billion in total deposits, and $110.9 million in total shareholders' equity as of December 31, 2024. - **Net Income:** $12.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase from $5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. - **Earnings per Share:** $2.68 per common share for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $1.16 per common share for the year ended December 31, 2023. **Strategic Overview:** - **Business Model:** BayFirst Financial Corp. operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, BayFirst National Bank, focusing on traditional community banking services in the Tampa Bay/Sarasota region. - **Market Position:** The bank serves a broad spectrum of consumers and small businesses, with a significant emphasis on government-guaranteed lending, particularly SBA 7(a) loans. - **Growth Strategy:** BayFirst aims to expand its banking operations and increase its loan generation, deposit gathering, and infrastructure to support growth. **Future Outlook:** - **Expansion Plans:** The bank plans to continue expanding its branch network and government-guaranteed lending operations. - **Technological Investments:** BayFirst is investing in information technology systems and staff to support growth, enhance capabilities, and improve customer experience. - **Risk Management:** The bank emphasizes effective risk management and control processes to ensure safety, soundness, and long-term corporate success. **Risk Factors:** - **Credit Risk:** The bank's primary business involves lending, which inherently involves credit risk. - **Interest Rate Risk:** Changes in interest rates can affect net interest income and the value of financial instruments. - **Liquidity Risk:** The bank must manage liquidity to meet financial commitments and take advantage of earnings enhancement opportunities. - **Operational Risk:** The bank faces risks related to its operational, technological, and organizational infrastructure. **Financial Condition:** - **Capital Adequacy:** As of December 31, 2024, the bank's capital ratios exceeded the requirements to be "well capitalized" under regulatory guidelines. - **Liquidity Management:** The bank maintains a minimum liquidity ratio of liquid assets to total assets of at least 7.0%. **Market Position Changes:** - **Competitive Landscape:** The bank competes with other financial institutions, including national, regional, and community banks, as well as non-bank lenders and fintech companies. - **Regulatory Environment:** The bank is subject to extensive federal and state regulations that impose specific requirements and restrictions on various aspects of its operations. **Note:** The amounts are in thousands, and the full name and ticker are BayFirst Financial Corp. (BAFN).