Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a first quarter net income available to common shareholders of 59.9 million, up 22% sequentially and 93% year-over-year, driven by higher net interest income [14][15] - Average deposits from digital currency customers reached a record 13.3 billion in the fourth quarter and 50.5 million, an increase of 27.5 million compared to the first quarter of 2021 [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - SEN transfer volume was 8.9 million, a 26% increase year-over-year but a 4% decline sequentially [7] - Total approved commitments for SEN leverage grew 88% to 114 million, aimed at supporting early-stage startups in the digital currency ecosystem [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's growth trajectory despite broader industry challenges, emphasizing the importance of customer growth and SEN leverage commitments [8] - The company is well-positioned for a rising interest rate environment, with approximately 55% of its securities and 90% of its loans being floating rate [20] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining liquidity for customers, which is a key differentiator from traditional banks [52] Other Important Information - The company expects full-year 2022 operating expenses to be in the range of approximately 140 million, excluding any intangible amortization [22] - The acquisition of stablecoin assets from the DM Group is expected to incur approximately $30 million in costs in 2022 [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on the stablecoin initiative and customer readiness - Management indicated they are on target for the stablecoin initiative, planning a small pilot with a handful of customers, and do not expect significant deposit inflows in 2022 [26][27] Question: Impact of crypto price volatility on institutional adoption - Management noted that institutional clients view price pullbacks as opportunities, and the lead time for institutional adoption remains significant [31] Question: SEN leverage product availability to other banks - Management confirmed active discussions with several banks regarding syndication of SEN leverage loans, with expectations for developments later in the year [33] Question: Contribution of Euro SEN to activity - Management stated that Euro SEN did not have a significant impact in the first quarter as the rollout is ongoing and focused on ensuring functionality for initial customers [42] Question: Risk parameters for the loan to MacroStrategy - Management highlighted a lower loan-to-value ratio for the loan to MacroStrategy, indicating a strong collateral coverage ratio, which reduces risk [46]
Silvergate Capital(SICP) - 2022 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript