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Avidbank Holdings, Inc.

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Business Summary

Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (AVBH) operates as a bank holding company based in San Jose, California, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Avidbank, a California state-chartered bank . The company, founded in 2003, positions itself as a full-service commercial bank offering innovative banking solutions to small-to-medium sized businesses, technology companies, and individuals . Its core operations are concentrated in the Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma counties) for corporate banking, commercial real estate, and real estate construction lending, while its Venture Lending and Specialty Finance divisions maintain a growing national presence .

The core business model revolves around generating revenue through lending products, deposit services, and digital banking capabilities, emphasizing a high-touch, relationship-driven approach . The company aims for loan growth, maintaining excellent credit quality, expanding core deposits, growing noninterest income, and improving operational efficiency . Revenue is primarily derived from net interest income, the difference between interest earned on loans and investments and interest paid on deposits and borrowings . The company also generates non-interest income from service charges and fees, foreign exchange income, bank-owned life insurance income, warrant and success fee income, and other investment income .

Avidbank’s banking divisions include Corporate Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Construction Lending, Venture Lending, and Specialty Finance . The Corporate Banking division provides customized Commercial & Industrial (C&I) lending solutions to small to mid-sized privately held businesses in the Bay Area, with loans typically up to $20 million . The Commercial Real Estate division focuses on term financing for commercial, multi-family, and mixed-use properties across the Bay Area, also with loans typically up to $20 million . The Construction Lending division specializes in financing high-end residential properties for experienced local developers and homeowners in the Bay Area, with normal loan sizes up to $18 million . The Venture Lending division, established in 2019, offers banking services to venture-backed technology companies and directly to venture capital and private equity firms nationwide, with typical loan sizes up to $20 million . The Specialty Finance division comprises Sponsor Finance Lending, Asset Based Lending, and Accounts Receivable Factoring/Finance, providing unique credit solutions to lower-middle market businesses across the United States, with loan sizes typically up to $20 million for Sponsor Finance and Asset-Based Lending, and up to $10 million for Accounts Receivable Factoring/Finance .

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Avidbank Holdings reported a net loss of $19.553 million , a significant shift from net income of $21.015 million in 2024 . Basic loss per share was $2.25 and diluted loss per share was $2.25 in 2025, compared to basic earnings per share of $2.83 and diluted earnings per share of $2.76 in 2024. Total consolidated assets stood at $2.57 billion as of December 31, 2025, with total loans, net of deferred fees, of $2.148 billion , and total deposits of $2.186 billion . Shareholders' equity was $280.979 million . The company's net interest margin expanded to 3.80% in 2025 from 3.44% in 2024 . The efficiency ratio was 170.65% in 2025, compared to 58.27% in 2024 . The allowance for credit losses on loans and unfunded commitments to total loans was 1.15% at December 31, 2025. Total short-term borrowings were $60.0 million and subordinated debentures, net, were $22.0 million at December 31, 2025. Free cash flow is not explicitly reported in the provided financial highlights.

Year-over-year, total assets increased by $265.155 million , or 11.5% , from $2.304 billion in 2024 to $2.570 billion in 2025 . Loans, net of deferred fees, increased by $283.497 million , or 15.2% , from $1.865 billion in 2024 to $2.148 billion in 2025 . Deposits increased by $294.718 million , or 15.6% , from $1.891 billion in 2024 to $2.186 billion in 2025 . Net interest income increased by $12.083 million , or 16.1% , from $75.222 million in 2024 to $87.305 million in 2025 . The net loss in 2025 was primarily driven by a $62.391 million loss on the sale of debt securities as part of a portfolio repositioning. This repositioning involved selling $274.7 million in available-for-sale securities and purchasing $205.4 million in available-for-sale securities with an average purchase yield of 4.57% and a duration of 5.4 years . The company also paid off existing short-term borrowings using proceeds from the IPO and securities sales . Non-interest income decreased by $62.386 million due to this securities sale loss, despite increases in service charges and fees by $578 thousand (22% ) and warrant and success fee income by $583 thousand (897% ). Non-interest expense increased by $5.448 million , or 12% , primarily due to a $4.916 million (15% ) increase in salaries and employee benefits, severance expense of $222 thousand , and IPO-related expenses .

A significant operational development during the period was the completion of an initial public offering (IPO) in August 2025, where the company sold 3,001,500 shares of common stock at $23.00 per share, generating net proceeds of $61.3 million . These proceeds were used to increase the Bank's capital, support organic growth, strengthen regulatory capital, optimize the balance sheet through the aforementioned securities portfolio repositioning, and repay short-term borrowings and non-core funding . The company also bolstered its Treasury Management team in 2023 with new hires, shifting focus to proactive outreach for core deposit growth and expanding deposit offerings, including 1031 exchange deposits which totaled approximately $144.6 million as of December 31, 2025 .

Business Outlook

The company's strategic goals for the upcoming period include driving sustainable organic growth by leveraging its established platform, capitalizing on market disruption, and adapting to an evolving banking landscape . A primary focus is on delivering an excellent customer experience through strong client relationships, personalized service, and competitive offerings and products . The company also aims to maintain strong credit quality and culture .

A key growth area is the continued scaling of the Corporate Banking, Venture Lending, and Specialty Finance divisions through opportunistic hiring of new bankers, while maintaining measured growth in the Commercial Real Estate and Construction divisions . The Venture Lending division, started in 2019, supports emerging technology companies nationwide that have secured equity capital from institutional investors . The Specialty Finance division, comprising Sponsor Finance Lending, Asset Based Lending, and Accounts Receivable Factoring/Finance, provides unique credit solutions to lower-middle market businesses across the United States . The company's extensive network of venture capital firms, institutional investors, and private equity firms serves as a key referral source for bankers to companies across the country .

Another growth vector involves expanding the deposit base through a balanced mix of commercial relationships, treasury management services, and specialized deposit products, with the aim of improving liquidity and increasing non-interest income . The expanded treasury management team, bolstered in 2023, is responsible for deposit growth and pricing, treasury product management, and non-interest income growth through service charges, credit cards, foreign exchange, and trade finance . New deposit initiatives, such as 1031 exchange deposits, are being developed .

Operationally, the company is focused on enhancing its disciplined cost management culture and improving the efficiency of its bank operations . This includes a focus on a culture that enhances employee engagement, satisfaction, and productivity . The company's one-branch model is cited as allowing for operational efficiency .

Regarding capital allocation, the company's board of directors approved a stock repurchase program in November 2020, authorizing the repurchase of up to 307,780 shares of common stock (5% of then outstanding shares) . This program has no expiration date . However, during the year ended December 31, 2025, the company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock and is under no obligation to do so . The company has never paid dividends on its common stock and has no current intention of paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future, expecting to retain future earnings, if any, to finance business growth and development . R&D spending levels and capital expenditure plans are not explicitly detailed as forward-looking guidance.

Management explicitly flagged several structural headwinds and execution risks to its growth plan. The business and operations are concentrated in California, particularly the Bay Area, making the company more sensitive to adverse changes in the local economy . The commercial real estate loan portfolio could be impacted by a decline in the Bay Area commercial real estate market, which has experienced disruption due to shifting work patterns from the Covid-19 pandemic and high real estate ownership costs . Workforce reductions in the technology sector and declining demand from the life sciences industry have further impacted office space demand in the Bay Area . The small to medium-sized businesses to which the company lends may have fewer resources to weather adverse business developments, impairing their ability to repay loans . The credit profile of a portion of the loan portfolio, particularly Venture Lending clients, can lead to volatile nonperforming assets and charge-offs, as repayment is often dependent on future equity financing or liquidity events from institutional investors . A slowdown in private equity or venture capital investment levels may reduce the need for fund finance lending products . The borrowing needs of clients may be unpredictable, especially during challenging economic environments, potentially exceeding expected funding requirements under unfunded credit commitments . The company also faces risks from its participation in reciprocal deposit networks, including fees that increase funding costs and potential limitations if the Bank is not "well capitalized" .

Risk Factors

Avidbank Holdings faces material risks including its significant geographic concentration in California, particularly the Bay Area, making it highly susceptible to local economic downturns, especially in the real estate sector . The commercial real estate loan portfolio, representing 40% of total loans at December 31, 2025 , is particularly vulnerable to a decline in the Bay Area market, which has seen disruption from shifting work patterns and reduced demand from the technology and life sciences industries . Credit risk is heightened by lending to small-to-medium sized businesses and venture-backed technology companies, whose cash flows can be unpredictable and whose repayment may depend on future equity financing or liquidity events . The company's allowance for credit losses on loans and unfunded commitments, which was $24.6 million at December 31, 2025 , may prove inadequate to absorb actual losses, potentially requiring material additions that would reduce net income . Liquidity risk is a concern, particularly due to the volatility of deposits from Venture Lending clients, with approximately 28% of Venture Lending deposits from deposit-only clients who may withdraw funds quickly during market stress . As of December 31, 2025, $475.4 million of reciprocal deposits were classified as brokered deposits due to exceeding the FDIC's 20% of total liabilities cap , and the Bank's ability to accept brokered deposits is limited if it is not "well capitalized" . The company is also exposed to interest rate risk, where unexpected changes could adversely affect net interest income and the fair value of its investment securities portfolio, which had net unrealized losses of $328 thousand at December 31, 2025 . Regulatory risks are substantial, with stringent capital requirements, potential enforcement actions from federal and state regulators, and evolving laws regarding consumer protection, privacy, and cybersecurity, including the increasing sophistication of AI-driven attacks . The company's risk management framework, including its use of statistical and quantitative models, may not be effective under all circumstances, potentially leading to unexpected losses .

Management Priorities

Management's overall tone emphasizes a commitment to sustainable organic growth, driven by a focus on client relationships, credit quality, and operational efficiency. They highlight the successful completion of the IPO in August 2025, which generated net proceeds of $61.3 million , and the subsequent repositioning of the available-for-sale securities portfolio, involving the sale of $274.7 million in securities at a pre-tax loss of $62.4 million and the purchase of $205.4 million in new securities with an average purchase yield of 4.57% and a duration of 5.4 years . This strategic move, along with the repayment of short-term borrowings, was intended to optimize the balance sheet and strengthen regulatory capital . Key strategic priorities include delivering an excellent customer experience, maintaining strong credit quality and culture, scaling the Corporate Banking, Venture Lending, and Specialty Finance divisions, expanding the deposit base, enhancing disciplined cost management, and fostering employee engagement . Management also acknowledges the eventual retirement of Mark Mordell, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, and has initiated a search for a successor CEO, incentivizing Mr. Mordell to facilitate a successful transition by the end of the second quarter of 2027 .

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  6. [6] Item 7, MD&A — Net Interest Income
  7. [7] Item 7, MD&A — Non-Interest Income
  8. [8] Item 1, Business — Our Banking Divisions
  9. [9] Item 1, Business — Corporate Banking Division
  10. [10] Item 1, Business — Commercial Real Estate Division
  11. [11] Item 1, Business — Construction Lending Division
  12. [12] Item 1, Business — Venture Lending Division
  13. [13] Item 1, Business — Specialty Finance Division
  14. [14] Item 7, MD&A — Results of Operations Highlights
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  16. [16] Item 7, MD&A — Consolidated Financial Highlights
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  20. [20] Item 1, Business — Overview
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  24. [24] Item 7, MD&A — Results of Operations Highlights
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  31. [31] Item 8, Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition ($2,569,643 thousand - $2,304,488 thousand)
  32. [32] Item 8, Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Calculated: ($2,569,643 - $2,304,488) / $2,304,488 * 100)
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  34. [34] Item 7, MD&A — Results of Operations Highlights ($2,148.439 million - $1,864.942 million)
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  37. [37] Item 7, MD&A — Results of Operations Highlights ($2,186.073 million - $1,891.355 million)
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  40. [40] Item 7, MD&A — Net Interest Income ($87.305 million - $75.222 million)
  41. [41] Item 7, MD&A — Net Interest Income (Calculated: ($87,305 - $75,222) / $75,222 * 100)
  42. [42] Item 7, MD&A — Net Interest Income
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  47. [47] Item 7, MD&A — Non-Interest Income ($6,010 thousand - (-$56,376 thousand))
  48. [48] Item 7, MD&A — Non-Interest Income
  49. [49] Item 7, MD&A — Non-Interest Income
  50. [50] Item 7, MD&A — Non-Interest Income
  51. [51] Item 7, MD&A — Non-Interest Income
  52. [52] Item 7, MD&A — Non-Interest Expense ($52.781 million - $47.333 million)
  53. [53] Item 7, MD&A — Non-Interest Expense (Calculated: ($52,781 - $47,333) / $47,333 * 100)
  54. [54] Item 7, MD&A — Non-Interest Expense
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  58. [58] Item 7, MD&A — Results of Operations Highlights
  59. [59] Item 1, Business — Initial Public Offering and Repositioning of our Available-for-Sale Securities Portfolio
  60. [60] Item 1, Business — Treasury Management Services
  61. [61] Item 1, Business — Strategic Focus
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  65. [65] Item 1, Business — Venture Lending Division
  66. [66] Item 1, Business — Specialty Finance Division
  67. [67] Item 1, Business — Competition
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  69. [69] Item 1, Business — Treasury Management Services
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  73. [73] Item 1, Business — Competition
  74. [74] Item 5, Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
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  78. [78] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business
  79. [79] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our commercial real estate loan portfolio could be impacted by a decline in the Bay Area commercial real estate market.
  80. [80] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our commercial real estate loan portfolio could be impacted by a decline in the Bay Area commercial real estate market.
  81. [81] Item 1A, Risk Factors — The small to medium-sized businesses to which we lend may have fewer resources to weather adverse business developments, which may impair a borrower’s ability to repay a loan.
  82. [82] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Because of the credit profile of a portion of our loan portfolio, our levels of nonperforming assets and charge-offs can be volatile. If we need to make material provisions for credit losses in any period, it could reduce net income and/or increase net losses in that period.
  83. [83] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Changes in the market for public equity offerings, M&A or a slowdown in private equity or venture capital investment levels have affected and may continue to affect the needs of our borrowers for our lending products.
  84. [84] Item 1A, Risk Factors — The borrowing needs of our clients may be unpredictable, especially during a challenging economic environment. We may not be able to meet our unfunded credit commitments or adequately reserve for losses associated with our unfunded credit commitments, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and reputation.
  85. [85] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We participate in reciprocal deposit networks to provide additional FDIC deposit insurance coverage to support our clients and to efficiently manage our balance sheet and liquidity position, which exposes us to risks that may adversely affect our liquidity, business, financial condition or results of operations.
  86. [86] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our business and operations are concentrated in California generally, and the Bay Area in particular, and we are more sensitive than our more geographically diversified competitors to adverse changes in the local economy.
  87. [87] Item 7, MD&A — Financial Condition
  88. [88] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our commercial real estate loan portfolio could be impacted by a decline in the Bay Area commercial real estate market.
  89. [89] Item 1A, Risk Factors — The small to medium-sized businesses to which we lend may have fewer resources to weather adverse business developments, which may impair a borrower’s ability to repay a loan.
  90. [90] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our allowance for credit losses may be inadequate to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio.
  91. [91] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our allowance for credit losses may be inadequate to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio.
  92. [92] Item 1A, Risk Factors — The deposit concentration in our Venture Lending Division may expose us to heightened liquidity risk.
  93. [93] Item 1A, Risk Factors — If the Bank is not “well capitalized” for regulatory purposes, our ability to participate in reciprocal deposit networks could be limited.
  94. [94] Item 1A, Risk Factors — If the Bank is not “well capitalized” for regulatory purposes, our ability to participate in reciprocal deposit networks could be limited.
  95. [95] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Increases in interest rates have in the past resulted in, and could in the future result in, unrealized losses on our investment securities portfolio.
  96. [96] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our industry is highly regulated, and the regulatory framework, together with any future legislative or regulatory changes, may have a materially adverse effect on our operations.
  97. [97] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our risk management framework may not be effective in mitigating risks and/or losses to us.
  98. [98] Item 7, MD&A — Results of Operations Highlights
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  100. [100] Item 7, MD&A — Results of Operations Highlights
  101. [101] Item 1, Business — Initial Public Offering and Repositioning of our Available-for-Sale Securities Portfolio
  102. [102] Item 1, Business — Strategic Focus
  103. [103] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our business and operations could be negatively affected by a transition to a new Chief Executive Officer.

Analysis on 5/22/2026