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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP ANNOUNCES INCREASED EARNINGS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR

January 25, 2011- Honesdale, PA
Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwood Financial Corp (Nasdaq Global Market – NWFL) and its subsidiary Wayne Bank today announced earnings for the three months ended December 31, 2010 of $1,808,000.  This represents an increase of $6,000 from the $1,802,000 earned in the comparable period of 2009.  Earnings per share (fully diluted) were $.65 in both three-month periods.  Net interest income before the provision for loan losses improved $89,000 over the same period of last year, but other income decreased $914,000 due primarily to $816,000 of bank-owned life insurance proceeds received in the fourth quarter of 2009.  The provision for loan losses was $270,000 in the current three month period compared to $1.1 million in the same period of last year, while operating expenses decreased $397,000 due largely to a $288,000 expense of Foreclosed Real Estate Owned recognized in the fourth quarter of 2009.  Annualized return on average assets for the current quarter was 1.33% with an annualized return on equity of 10.38%.  For the year ended December 31, 2010 net income totaled $7,313,000, an increase of $250,000, or 3.5% over the $7,063,000 earned in the prior year.  Earnings per share on a fully diluted basis were $2.64 for 2010,

 
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compared to $2.55 in 2009.  The return on average assets for the year was 1.37% with a return on average equity of 10.87%.
Total assets were $537.0 million as of December 31, 2010.  Loans receivable totaled $356.9 million as of December 31, 2010, with total deposits of $393.9 million and stockholders’ equity of $67.7 million.  The Company’s capital position remains strong and is at the top level of its peer group in all regulatory measures of capital.
Loans receivable decreased $6.6 million from the prior year-end due primarily to the sale of $12.4 million of fixed rate residential mortgages for purposes of interest rate risk management, as well as from payments received on outstanding loans.  Excluding these sales, residential mortgage loans would have increased $7.3 million.  Total commercial loans grew $1.8 million in 2010, while total installment loans decreased $3.3 million due primarily to a reduction in home equity loans outstanding as many of these balances were converted to permanent financing.   As of December 31, 2010, total non-performing loans were $4,080,000 and represented 1.14% of total loans compared to $5,015,000, or 1.38% as of December 31, 2009.  The decrease was principally due to the resolution of a large credit carried in the 2009 totals that was paid off during 2010.  For the three months and year ended December 31, 2010, net charge-offs totaled $167,000 and $837,000, respectively, compared to $310,000 and $465,000, respectively, for the corresponding periods in 2009.  With the continued economic instability, high unemployment and soft real estate market, the Company recorded a provision for loan losses of $270,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and $1,000,000 for the year 2010 compared to $1,100,000 in the similar quarter in 2009 and $1,685,000 for the year 2009.  As of

 
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December 31, 2010, the allowance for loan losses totaled $5,616,000 and 1.57% of total loans increasing from $5,453,000 and 1.50% of total loans at December 31, 2009.
Net interest income (fully taxable equivalent) totaled $5,201,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2010, an increase of $166,000, over the comparable period in 2009.  Net interest margin (fte) for the 2010 period was 4.04% increasing from 3.96% for the similar period in 2009.  The increase in net interest margin was principally due to the downward repricing of interest-bearing liabilities which year-over-year decreased fifty-five basis points compared to a thirty-six basis point reduction in the yield earned on assets.  For the year, net interest income (fte) totaled $20,662,000, an increase of $790,000 or 4.0% over 2009.  The net interest margin (fte) improved 1 basis point to 4.04% in 2010.
Other income for the three months ended December 31, 2010 totaled $1,011,000 compared to $1,925,000 for the similar period in 2009.  The decrease was principally due to $816,000 in proceeds from a bank-owned life insurance policy recognized in the fourth quarter of 2009.  Other income for the year ended  2010 totaled $4,064,000 compared to $5,392,000 in 2009, a decrease of $1,328,000.  The earnings and proceeds on bank owned life insurance policies totaled $391,000 in 2010 compared to $1,196,000 in 2009, while service charges and fees declined $245,000 related to service charges on deposits.  Gains on the sales of investment securities totaled $448,000 on sales of $23.9 million for the 2010 period compared to $463,000 on sales of $16.6 million for the 2009 period.  The Company also had a $150,000 gain on the sale of deposits related to a branch closure in the 2009 period.  The 2010 period includes $307,000 in gains and servicing rights on the sale of $12.4 million of mortgage loans compared to $481,000 in similar gains on sales of $21.6 million of mortgage loans and servicing rights in the 2009 period.

 
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Other expense totaled $3,305,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2010, compared to $3,702,000 in the similar period of 2009.  The decrease was due partially to a higher level of foreclosed real estate costs which were $279,000 higher in the 2009 period.  For the year ended December 31, 2010, other expense totaled $12,753,000 compared to $13,471,000 for the similar period in 2009, a decrease of $718,000.  The decrease was due in part to a reduction in FDIC insurance assessments which decreased $236,000 from the 2009 total and a lower level of foreclosed real estate costs which totaled $41,000 in the 2010 period and $436,000 in 2009.  The 2009 period also included $267,000 related to the funding of an employee benefit plan.
Mr. Critelli commented, “Given the challenging economic environment we faced in 2010, we are pleased with our operating results.  Our core earnings are strong, our net interest margin exceeded 4% for the year and our regulatory capital levels are at the top of our peer group.  In addition, 2010 marks the nineteenth consecutive year in which we increased our cash dividend which totaled $1.13 per share in 2010 compared to $1.09 per share in 2009.  Though our credit quality ratios compare favorably to other banks, we still see the slow economic climate, high levels of unemployment and soft real estate market impacting our customers in 2011.  However, we believe we are well-positioned to take advantage of the opportunities available as the economy recovers from the instability of recent years.  We are also very enthusiastic regarding our pending merger with North Penn Bancorp.  This transaction will expand Wayne Bank’s footprint in Monroe County and give us an entry into Lackawanna County.  The merger is expected to close, pending regulatory approval, in the second quarter of 2011.  We look forward to welcoming the North Penn customers, stockholders and employees to Wayne Bank.”

 
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Norwood Financial Corp., through its subsidiary Wayne Bank, operates eleven offices in Wayne, Pike and Monroe Counties, Pennsylvania.  The Company’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the symbol, “NWFL”.

Forward-Looking Statements.
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 contains safe harbor provisions regarding forward-looking statements.  When used in this discussion, the words believes, anticipates, contemplates, expects, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.  Those risks and uncertainties include changes in federal and state laws, changes in interest rates, risks associated with the proposed acquisition of North Penn Bancorp, the ability to control costs and expenses, demand for real estate and general economic conditions.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to those forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release references tax-equivalent net interest income, which is a non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measure.  Tax-equivalent net interest income is derived from GAAP using an assumed tax rate of 34%.  We believe the presentation of net interest income on a tax–equivalent basis ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with

 
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industry practice.  The following reconciles net interest income to net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis:

 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Three months ended
December 31
   
Year ended
December 31
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Net interest income
  $ 4,916     $ 4,828     $ 19,664     $ 19,109  
Tax equivalent basis adjustment using 34% marginal tax rate
    285       207       998       763  
Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis
  $ 5,201     $ 5,035     $ 20,662     $ 19,872  


Contact:
William S. Lance
 
Senior Vice President &
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
 
570-253-8505
 
www.waynebank.com

 
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NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
           
Consolidated Balance Sheets
           
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
           
 (unaudited)
           
   
December 31
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
ASSETS
 
 
   
 
 
Cash and due from banks
  $ 5,782     $ 6,498  
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
    7,843       7,857  
Federal funds sold
    3,000       3,000  
          Cash and cash equivalents
    16,625       17,355  
                 
Securities available for sale
    145,815       130,577  
Securities held to maturity,  fair value 2010: $179 and 2009:  $722
    170       708  
Loans receivable (net of unearned Income)
    356,855       363,474  
Less: Allowance for loan losses
    5,616       5,453  
     Net loans receivable
    351,239       358,021  
Investment in FHLB Stock, at cost
    3,361       3,538  
Bank premises and equipment, net
    4,904       5,189  
Bank owned life insurance
    8,249       7,889  
Foreclosed real estate owned
    748       392  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,166       2,200  
Other assets
    3,728       3,827  
          TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 537,005     $ 529,696  
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Deposits:
               
     Non-interest bearing demand
  $ 62,238     $ 59,820  
     Interest-bearing
    331,627       331,653  
          Total deposits
    393,865       391,473  
Short-term borrowings
    33,309       25,803  
Other borrowings
    38,000       43,000  
Accrued interest payable
    1,536       2,057  
Other liabilities
    2,597       2,892  
            TOTAL LIABILITIES
    469,307       465,225  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Common Stock, $.10 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares
 
           issued: 2,840,872
    284       284  
Surplus
    9,826       9,764  
Retained earnings
    58,648       54,455  
Treasury stock, at cost: 2010: 72,068 shares, 2009: 68,436 shares
    (2,197 )     (2,122 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    1,137       2,090  
           TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    67,698       64,471  
                 
          TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
               
                 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 537,005     $ 529,696  

 
 

 

NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
                       
Consolidated Statements of Income
                       
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
                       
  (unaudited)
 
 
                   
   
Three Months Ended December 31
   
Year Ended December 31
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
INTEREST INCOME
                       
Loans receivable, including fees
  $ 5,207     $ 5,428     $ 21,101     $ 21,523  
Securities
    1,052       1,283       4,529       5,293  
Other
    14       11       57       19  
         Total Interest income
    6,273       6,722       25,687       26,835  
                                 
INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
Deposits
    951       1,411       4,283       5,765  
Short-term borrowings
    30       63       117       292  
Other borrowings
    376       421       1,623       1,669  
        Total Interest expense
    1,357       1,895       6,023       7,726  
NET INTEREST INCOME
    4,916       4,827       19,664       19,109  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    270       1,100       1,000       1,685  
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    4,646       3,727       18,664       17,424  
 
                               
OTHER INCOME
                               
    Service charges and fees
    551       622       2,231       2,476  
    Income from fiduciary activities
    105       91       405       354  
    Net realized gains on sales of securities
    68       40       448       463  
    Gains on sale of loans and servicing rights
    99       185       307       481  
    Earnings and proceeds on life insurance policies
    97       913       391       1,196  
    Gain on sale of deposits
    0       0       0       150  
    Other
    91       74       282       272  
           Total other income
    1,011       1,925       4,064       5,392  
                                 
OTHER EXPENSES
                               
 Salaries and  employee benefits
    1,663       2,009       6,507       6,829  
Occupancy, furniture and equipment
    370       360       1,560       1,591  
Data processing related
    196       195       803       788  
Taxes, other than income
    150       70       524       484  
Professional Fees
    292       109       650       411  
FDIC Insurance assessment
    117       93       474       710  
Foreclosed real estate owned
    9       288       41       436  
Other
    508       578       2,194       2,222  
             Total other expenses
    3,305       3,702       12,753       13,471  
                                 
INCOME BEFORE TAX
    2,352       1,950       9,975       9,345  
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    544       148       2,662       2,282  
NET INCOME
  $ 1,808     $ 1,802     $ 7,313     $ 7,063  
                                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.65     $ 0.65     $ 2.65     $ 2.57  
                                 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.65     $ 0.65     $ 2.64     $ 2.55  

 
 

 

NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
           
Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
           
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
           
             
For the Three Months Ended December 31
 
2010
   
2009
 
             
Net interest income
  $ 4,916     $ 4,827  
Net income
    1,808       1,802  
                 
Net interest spread (fully taxable equivalent)
    3.74 %     3.55 %
Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent)
    4.04 %     3.96 %
Return on average assets
    1.33 %     1.35 %
Return on average equity
    10.38 %     11.09 %
Basic  earnings per share
  $ 0.65     $ 0.65  
Diluted earnings per share
    0.65       0.65  
                 
For the Year Ended December 31
               
                 
Net interest income
  $ 19,664     $ 19,109  
Net income
    7,313       7,063  
                 
Net interest spread (fully taxable equivalent)
    3.72 %     3.60 %
Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent)
    4.04 %     4.03 %
Return on average assets
    1.37 %     1.38 %
Return on average equity
    10.87 %     11.40 %
Basic  earnings per share
  $ 2.65     $ 2.57  
Diluted earnings per share
    2.64       2.55  
                 
As of December 31
               
                 
Total Assets
  $ 537,005     $ 529,696  
Total loans receivable
    356,855       363,474  
Allowance for loan losses
    5,616       5,453  
Total deposits
    393,865       391,473  
Stockholders' equity
    67,698       64,471  
Trust Assets  under management
    113,693       99,373  
                 
Book value per share
  $ 24.45     $ 23.25  
Equity to total assets
    12.61 %     12.17 %
Allowance to total loans receivable
    1.57 %     1.50 %
Nonperforming loans to total loans
    1.14 %     1.38 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets
    0.90 %     1.00 %

 
 

 

NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
       
 
                   
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
                             
(dollars in thousands)
                             
   
Dec 31
   
Sept 30
   
June 30
   
March 31
   
Dec 31
 
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
   
2009
 
ASSETS
                         
 
 
   Cash and due from banks
  $ 5,782     $ 9,057     $ 6,168     $ 7,945     $ 6,498  
   Interest-bearing deposits with banks
    7,843       7,696       25,374       14,672       7,857  
   Federal funds sold
    3,000       3,000       3,000       3,000       3,000  
        Cash and cash equivalents
    16,625       19,753       34,542       25,617       17,355  
                                         
  Securities available for sale
    145,815       139,308       141,245       125,653       130,577  
  Securities held to maturity
    170       169       169       168       708  
  Loans receivable (net of unearned Income)
    356,855       358,354       353,933       357,587       363,474  
   Less: Allowance for loan losses
    5,616       5,513       5,421       5,362       5,453  
     Net loans receivable
    351,239       352,841       348,512       352,225       358,021  
  Investment in FHLB stock
    3,361       3,538       3,538       3,538       3,538  
  Bank premises and equipment, net
    4,904       5,012       5,061       5,126       5,189  
  Foreclosed real estate owned
    748       748       382       392       392  
  Other assets
    14,143       13,188       13,131       13,798       13,916  
          TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 537,005     $ 534,557     $ 546,580     $ 526,517     $ 529,696  
                                         
LIABILITIES
                                       
   Deposits:
                                       
     Non-interest bearing demand
  $ 62,238     $ 66,331     $ 63,408     $ 60,144     $ 59,820  
     Interest-bearing deposits
    331,627       332,321       344,355       331,512       331,653  
          Total deposits
    393,865       398,652       407,763       391,656       391,473  
   Other borrowings
    71,309       62,530       67,378       64,781       68,803  
   Other liabilities
    4,133       4,932       4,673       4,977       4,949  
            TOTAL LIABILITIES
    469,307       466,114       479,814       461,414       465,225  
                                         
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    67,698       68,443       66,766       65,103       64,471  
                                         
          TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
                                       
                 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 537,005     $ 534,557     $ 546,580     $ 526,517     $ 529,696  

 
 

 

NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
                             
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
                             
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
                             
   
31-Dec
   
30-Sep
   
30-Jun
   
31-Mar
   
31-Dec
 
Three months ended
 
2010
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
   
2009
 
INTEREST INCOME
                             
    Loans receivable, including fees
  $ 5,207     $ 5,266     $ 5,218     $ 5,410     $ 5,428  
    Securities
    1,052       1,115       1,141       1,221       1,283  
    Other
    14       14       18       11       11  
         Total Interest income
    6,273       6,395       6,377       6,642       6,722  
                                         
INTEREST EXPENSE
                                       
    Deposits
    951       1,031       1,102       1,199       1,411  
    Borrowings
    406       445       443       446       484  
        Total Interest expense
    1,357       1,476       1,545       1,645       1,895  
NET INTEREST INCOME
    4,916       4,919       4,832       4,997       4,827  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    270       250       150       330       1,100  
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION
                                       
     FOR LOAN LOSSES
    4,646       4,669       4,682       4,667       3,727  
                                         
OTHER INCOME
                                       
    Service charges and fees
    551       587       570       523       622  
    Income from fiduciary activities
    105       121       93       86       91  
    Net realized gains (losses) on sales of securities
    68       161       64       155       40  
Gains on sale of loans and servicing rights
    99       3       130       75       185  
Gain on sale of deposits
    0       0       0       0       -  
Earnings and proceeds on life insurance
    97       96       96       102       913  
Other
    91       67       63       61       74  
           Total other income
    1,011       1,035       1,016       1,002       1,925  
                                         
OTHER EXPENSES
                                       
    Salaries and  employee benefits
    1,663       1,657       1,572       1,615       2,009  
    Occupancy, furniture and equipment , net
    370       388       408       394       360  
    Foreclosed real estate owned
    9       3       13       16       288  
    FDIC insurance assessment
    117       121       118       118       93  
    Other
    1,146       943       1,065       1,017       952  
             Total other expenses
    3,305       3,112       3,176       3,160       3,702  
                                         
INCOME BEFORE TAX
    2,352       2,592       2,522       2,509       1,950  
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    544       702       704       712       148  
NET INCOME
  $ 1,808     $ 1,890     $ 1,818     $ 1,797     $ 1,802  
                                         
Basic  earnings per share
  $ 0.65     $ 0.68     $ 0.66     $ 0.65     $ 0.65  
 
                                       
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.65     $ 0.68     $ 0.66     $ 0.65     $ 0.65  
                                         
Book Value per share
  $ 24.45     $ 24.79     $ 24.16     $ 23.52     $ 23.25  
                                         
Return on average equity
    10.38 %     10.98 %     11.03 %     11.10 %     11.09 %
Return on average assets
    1.33 %     1.39 %     1.36 %     1.38 %     1.39 %
                                         
Net interest spread (fte)
    3.74 %     3.71 %     3.64 %     3.79 %     3.55 %
Net interest margin (fte)
    4.04 %     4.03 %     3.96 %     4.14 %     3.96 %
                                         
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
    1.57 %     1.54 %     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.50 %
Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)
    0.19 %     0.18 %     0.10 %     0.47 %     0.34 %
Nonperforming loans to total loans
    1.14 %     1.02 %     1.06 %     1.12 %     1.38 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets
    0.90 %     0.82 %     0.76 %     0.83 %     1.02 %