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EXHIBIT 99.1

Citizens South Banking Corporation Announces First Quarter 2012 Financial Results

GASTONIA, N.C., April 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens South Banking Corporation (Nasdaq:CSBC), the holding company for Citizens South Bank (the "Bank"), released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month period ended March 31, 2012. The Company reported a net loss allocable to common shareholders totaling $2.3 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to a net loss allocable to common shareholders of $1.1 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. The loss was attributable to $6.4 million in loan charge offs resulting primarily from the completion of our internal loan review initiated in the fourth quarter of 2011. Our internal loan review is now complete. The Company's pre-tax, pre-credit earnings of $3.5 million for the first quarter of 2012 were $905,000 higher than the Company's pre-tax, pre-credit earnings in the first quarter of 2011.

Other highlights during the quarter included:

  • The successful completion of the Bank's first examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC").
  • Improvement of the Company's net interest margin to 3.88% for the first quarter of 2012, an increase of four basis points on a linked quarter basis, and an increase of 46 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2011. This represents the second consecutive quarter of margin expansion for the Company.
  • Non-covered past due loans 30 to 89 days delinquent and still accruing interest totaled $5.4 million, or 0.92% of total non-covered loans, at March 31, 2012. This represents the fifth consecutive quarter that past due non-covered accruing loans have been less than 1.0% of total non-covered loans.
  • The Bank's non-covered classified loans increased by $3.4 million during the first quarter 2012 to $32.1 million. Non-covered classified loans had decreased by $6.6 million during the fourth quarter 2011. Non-covered classified assets, which includes both classified loans and other real estate owned, increased by $6.5 million to $44.1 million.
  • On a linked quarter basis, nonperforming non-covered assets increased by $6.3 million to $34.0 million, or 3.18% of total assets at March 31, 2012, compared to 2.57% of total assets at December 31, 2011.
  • The Company's non-time core deposits grew by $12.6 million, or 10.9% annualized, during the first quarter of 2012 to $475.9 million at March 31, 2012.

President Kim S. Price stated, "While disappointed with the loss in the first quarter, we are pleased to have completed our internal loan review and to have completed our first exam by the OCC. Both had an impact on our first quarter results but both reassure us that our balance sheet is strong and that our management has in place the processes to manage assets effectively even in challenging economic conditions. The completion of these two initiatives sets the stage for improved financial metrics and long-term profitability."


First Quarter Financial Results:

Asset Quality

During the first quarter of 2012 the Company recognized net loan charge-offs of $6.4 million. These charge-offs resulted from re-valuations on some collateral properties and also from resolutions of problem assets where a portion of the loan was charged-off. The elevated level of net charge-offs recognized over the past two quarters is largely the result of an internal loan review which is now complete. Despite the elevated level of loan charge-offs during the first quarter 2012, the Company had an overall increase in nonperforming non-covered assets from $27.7 million, or 2.57% of total assets at December 31, 2011, to $34.0 million, or 3.18% of total assets at March 31, 2012. This increase was largely due to a $3.1 million increase in other real estate owned and a $3.2 million increase in nonaccrual loans. The increase in nonaccrual loans was due to the addition of several real estate loans that have a current payment status, but were placed on nonaccrual status for non-payment related reasons. Also as a result of the items described above, our classified assets, which totaled $37.7 million at December 31, 2011, increased to $44.1 million at March 31, 2012.

Loans and Core Deposits

We are experiencing positive trends in local economic conditions and loan demand continues to improve gradually in our markets. Total non-covered loans increased by $5.7 million on a linked quarter basis, or 4.0% annualized. The Company originated $40.2 million in loans during the first quarter of 2012 and the Company's loan pipeline remains strong. Management continues to focus on increasing business loans to the professional market, owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, and residential and personal loans. Our realigned lending team continues to be more effective in developing quality business relationships and we are on target with our Small Business Lending Fund initiative which has reduced our preferred stock dividend rate from 5.0% to 1.3%. We expect to continue to expand our small business lending in 2012, which should ultimately reduce our dividend rate to the 1.0% minimum rate.

The Company continues to experience strong non-time core deposit growth. On a linked-quarter basis, non-time core deposits increased by $12.6 million, or 10.9% annualized.

Capital Position

The Company's capital position continues to be a source of strength. At March 31, 2012, the Bank's total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage capital ratios were 15.5%, 14.2%, and 9.4%, respectively, compared to 16.7%, 15.4%, and 9.9% respectively, at March 31, 2011. The Bank exceeded the regulatory minimum capital ratios to be considered well-capitalized by 155%, 237%, and 188% for total risk-based capital, Tier 1 risk-based capital, and Tier 1 leverage capital, respectively, at March 31, 2012. 

Increasing Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

The Company's net interest income for the first quarter of 2012 increased by $921,000, or 12.2%, as compared to the first quarter of 2011. The primary reason for this growth was a 46 basis point increase in the Company's net interest margin from 3.42% for the three months ended March 31, 2011, to 3.88% for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The improvement in the net interest margin was due to a 40 basis point decrease in the Company's cost of funds and a 13 basis point increase in the Company's yield on assets. On a linked quarter basis, the Company's net interest margin increased by four basis points. Given the Company's high level of liquidity, coupled with strong core deposit growth, we have been able to repay maturing time deposits or reprice these time deposits at lower market rates at maturity. 

Noninterest Income and Expense

Noninterest income increased by $1.5 million to $2.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, as compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Excluding the effects of the loss from acquisition ($255,000 for first quarter 2011) and the gain on sale of investments and other assets ($664,000 for first quarter 2012 and $12,000 for first quarter 2011), noninterest income increased by $561,000, or 32.6%, for the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter of 2011. We continue to improve our deposit account revenue and our mortgage banking revenue.

Excluding valuation adjustments and other expenses on other real estate owned ($1,597 for first quarter 2012 and $873,000 for first quarter 2011) and acquisition and integration expenses ($45,000 for first quarter 2011), noninterest expense increased by $560,000, or 8.3%, during the respective first quarter periods. This increase was primarily due to costs related to the Bank's acquisition of New Horizons Bank in April 2011. 

About Citizens South Banking Corporation and Citizens South Bank         

Citizens South Bank was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Gastonia, North Carolina. Deposits are FDIC insured up to applicable regulatory limits. At March 31, 2012, the Company had $1.1 billion in assets with 21 full-service offices in the Charlotte and North Georgia regions, including Gaston, Iredell, Rowan, Mecklenburg, and Union counties in North Carolina, York County in South Carolina, and Towns, Union, Fannin, and Gilmer counties in Georgia. Citizens South Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member, FDIC. The Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Citizens South Banking Corporation, and shares of the common stock of the Company trade on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol "CSBC." The Company maintains a website at www.citizenssouth.com that includes information on the Company, along with a list of products and services, branch locations, current financial information, and links to the Company's filings with the SEC.  

The Citizens South Banking Corporation logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=7099

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures and should be read along with the accompanying tables which provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide a greater understanding of ongoing operations and enhance comparability of results with prior periods.  Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), and investors should consider the company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the company. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements which include, but are not limited to, statements of our earnings expectations, statements regarding our operating strategy, and estimates of our future costs and benefits. These forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and the Company is under no duty to update these forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date of the forward-looking statements or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. A number of factors could cause actual conditions, events or results to differ significantly from those described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions – either locally or nationally, competition among depository and financial institutions, our ability to continue to expand our small business lending and thereby reduce the dividend rate on our SBLF preferred stock, the continuation of current revenue and expense trends, significant changes in interest rates, unforeseen changes in the Company's markets, and legal, regulatory, or accounting changes. The Company's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, describe some of these factors. 

           
           
Quarterly Financial Highlights (unaudited) At and For the Quarters Ended
  2012 2011
  March 31 December 31 September 30 June 30 March 31
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)          
           
Summary of Operations:          
Interest income - taxable equivalent  $ 10,528  $ 11,089  $ 11,308  $ 11,488  $ 10,457
Interest expense  2,016  2,304  2,554  2,826  2,855
 Net interest income - taxable equivalent  8,512  8,785  8,754  8,662  7,602
Less: Taxable-equivalent adjustment  59  65  62  69  70
 Net interest income  8,453  8,720  8,692  8,593  7,532
Provision for loan losses  6,300  4,635  1,350  1,700  3,000
Net interest income after loan loss provision  2,153  4,085  7,342  6,893  4,532
Noninterest income  2,946  1,985  1,990  5,886  1,478
Noninterest expense  8,911  8,779  8,931  9,270  7,672
 Net income (loss) before income taxes  (3,812)  (2,709)  401  3,509  (1,662)
Income tax expense (benefit)  (1,672)  (1,172)  28  1,213  (771)
 Net income (loss)  (2,140)  (1,537)  373  2,296  (891)
Dividends and accretion of discount on preferred stock  122  767  247  256  256
 Net income (loss) available to common shareholders  $ (2,262)  $ (2,304)  $ 126  $ 2,040  $ (1,147)
           
Per Common Share Data:          
Net income (loss):          
 Basic  $ (0.20)  $ (0.20)  $ 0.01  $ 0.18  $ (0.10)
 Diluted  (0.20)  (0.20)  0.01  0.18  (0.10)
Weighted average shares outstanding:          
 Basic 11,469,525 11,470,599 11,462,107 11,455,642 11,491,734
 Diluted 11,469,525 11,470,599 11,462,107 11,455,642 11,491,734
End of period shares outstanding 11,506,324 11,506,324 11,506,324 11,506,324 11,508,750
Cash dividends declared  $ 0.01  $ 0.01  $ 0.01  $ 0.01  $ 0.01
Book value   6.04  6.27  6.44  6.44  6.22
Tangible book value  5.93  6.15  6.31  6.29  6.09
           
Selected Financial Performance Ratios (annualized):          
Return on average assets (0.85)% (0.85)% 0.05% 0.73% (0.44)%
Return on average common equity (12.86)% (12.45)% 0.68% 11.00% (6.39)%
Noninterest income to average total assets  1.10% 0.73% 0.72% 2.12% 0.56%
Noninterest expense to average total assets 3.34% 3.24% 3.23% 3.34% 2.91%
  Efficiency ratio  78.17%  82.01%  83.61%  64.02%  85.15%
Operating Earnings (Non-GAAP):          
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders   $ (2,262)  $ (2,304)  $ 126  $ 2,040  $ (1,147)
(Gain) loss on acquisition, net of tax  --  (15)  29  (2,695)  155
(Gain) loss on sale of investments, net of tax  (405)  --  (67)  --  --
Other-than-temporary impairment on securities, net of tax  --  22  --  --  --
Acquisition and integration expenses, net of tax  --  584  86  345  27
 Net operating income (loss)   $ (2,667)  $ (1,713)  $ 174  $ (310)  $ (965)
           
Operating net income (loss) per common share:          
 Basic  $ (0.23)  $ (0.15)  $ 0.02  $ (0.03)  $ (0.08)
 Diluted  (0.23)  (0.15)  0.02  (0.03)  (0.08)
           
Pre-tax, pre-credit earnings (1)   $ 3,543  $ 3,545  $ 3,545  $ 3,902  $ 2,638
           
Operating return on average assets (1.00)% (0.63)% 0.06% (0.11)% (0.37)%
Operating return on average equity (11.72)% (7.29)% 0.73% (1.30)% (4.13)%
Operating efficiency ratio (2) 68.13% 69.52% 67.52% 65.92% 72.99%
           
(1) Calculated using net interest income plus noninterest income less noninterest expense adjusted for the following items: 1) gains or losses from acquisition or sale of investments or sale of other assets; 2) other-than-temporary impairment on securities; 3) amortization of intangible assets; 4) other real estate owned valuation adjustments and expenses; and 5) acquisition and integration expenses. 
(2) Calculated by dividing noninterest expense by net interest income plus noninterest income excluding the following items: 1) gains or losses from acquisition or sale of investments; 2) other-than-temporary impairment on securities; 3) other real estate owned valuation adjustments and expenses; and 4) acquisition and integration expenses. 
           
           
           
Quarterly Financial Highlights (unaudited) At and For the Quarters Ended
  2012 2011
  March 31 December 31 September 30 June 30 March 31
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)          
           
Credit Quality Information and Ratios:          
Allowance for loan losses - beginning of period  $ 11,713  $ 12,956  $ 12,742  $ 12,006  $ 11,924
Add: Provision for loan losses  6,300  4,635  1,350  1,700  3,000
Less: Net charge-offs  6,430  5,878  1,136  964  2,918
Allowance for loan losses - end of period  $ 11,583  $ 11,713  $ 12,956  $ 12,742  $ 12,006
           
Assets not covered by FDIC loss-share agreements:          
Past due loans (30-89 days) accruing  $ 5,362  $ 4,933  $ 4,479  $ 5,687  $ 5,692
Past due loans (30-89 days) to total non-covered loans 0.92% 0.86% 0.77% 0.99% 0.97%
           
Nonperforming non-covered loans:          
 One-to-four family residential  $ 2,698  $ 2,407  $ 1,556  $ 1,406  $ 2,373
 Construction  --  --  --  --  72
 Commercial land  3,852  2,631  3,176  3,167  4,653
 Residential development  3,742  6,474  6,459  5,155  4,675
 Other commercial real estate  8,924  4,173  6,602  10,306  9,636
 Commercial business  1,086  168  306  201  309
 Consumer  1,750  2,958  2,426  2,440  2,639
Total nonperforming non-covered loans  22,052  18,811  20,525  22,675  24,357
Other nonperforming non-covered assets  11,987  8,936  8,208  10,723  8,463
Total nonperforming non-covered assets  $ 34,039  $ 27,747  $ 28,733  $ 33,398  $ 32,820
           
Allowance for loan losses to total non-covered loans 2.00% 2.04% 2.23% 2.22% 2.05%
Net charge-offs to average non-covered loans (annualized) 4.44% 4.07% 0.79% 0.66% 2.00%
Nonperforming non-covered loans to non-covered loans 3.80% 3.28% 3.53% 3.95% 4.15%
Nonperforming non-covered assets to total assets 3.18% 2.57% 2.61% 2.99% 3.15%
Nonperforming non-covered assets to total non-covered loans and other real estate owned 5.75% 4.76% 4.87% 5.72% 5.51%
           
Assets covered by FDIC loss-share agreements:          
Past due loans (30-89 days) accruing  (3)  $ 2,726  $ 5,372  $ 6,430  $ 12,987  $ 7,006
Past due loans (30-89 days) to total covered loans 1.83% 3.36% 3.81% 7.34% 5.09%
           
Total covered nonperforming loans  (4)  $ 40,582  $ 44,056  $ 37,074  $ 35,830  $ 24,791
Other covered nonperforming assets   9,447  8,746  12,765  14,127  8,225
Total covered nonperforming assets  $ 50,029  $ 52,802  $ 49,839  $ 49,957  $ 33,016
           
Classified Assets (5)          
Non-covered classified loans  $ 32,147  $ 28,727  $ 35,357  $ 41,515  $ 42,915
OREO and other nonperforming assets  11,987  8,936  8,208  10,723  8,463
Total classified assets  $ 44,134  $ 37,663  $ 43,565  $ 52,238  $ 51,378
           
Tier 1 capital  $ 100,757  $ 102,539  $ 104,487  $ 105,088  $ 102,628
           
Total classified assets to Tier 1 capital 43.80% 36.73% 41.69% 49.71% 50.06%
           
(3) The contractual balance of past due loans covered by FDIC loss-share agreements totaled $7.7 million $13.7 million, $8.2 million, $7.0 million and $3.5 million at December 31, 2010, March 31, 2011, June 30, 2011, September 30, 2011, December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2012 respectively.
(4) The contractual balance of nonperforming loans covered by FDIC loss-share agreements totaled $31.2 million, $28.7 million $39.3 million $48.8 million, $55.4 million and $46.2 million at December 31, 2010, March 31, 2011, June 30, 2011, September 30, 2011, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2012 respectively.
(5) Excludes loans and OREO covered by FDIC loss-share agreements.
           
           
           
Quarterly Financial Highlights (unaudited) At and For the Quarters Ended
  2012 2011
  March 31 December 31 September 30 June 30 March 31
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)          
           
Net Interest Margin (annualized):          
Yield on earning assets 4.75% 4.81% 4.84% 4.95% 4.62%
Cost of funds 0.92% 1.01% 1.11% 1.23% 1.32%
Net interest rate spread 3.83% 3.80% 3.73% 3.72% 3.30%
Net interest margin (taxable equivalent) 3.88% 3.84% 3.76% 3.78% 3.42%
           
Selected End of Period Balances:          
Loans covered by FDIC loss-share agreements  $ 148,713  $ 159,688  $ 168,940  $ 177,047  $ 137,758
Loans not covered by FDIC loss-share agreements  579,812  574,100  582,065  573,603  586,897
Total loans, net  728,525  733,788  751,005  750,650  724,655
Investment securities  121,411  147,899  132,443  156,328  154,006
Total interest-earning assets  890,456  895,003  913,910  927,463  887,706
Total assets  1,070,992  1,080,460  1,098,974  1,117,993  1,041,444
Noninterest-bearing deposits  97,437  88,077  87,413  82,305  78,342
Interest-bearing deposits  775,209  787,979  801,167  822,273  754,461
Total deposits  872,646  876,056  888,580  904,578  832,803
Total borrowings and other debt  104,080  103,939  105,778  108,011  107,646
Shareholders' equity  90,010  92,659  94,782  94,771  92,276
           
Selected Quarterly Average Balances:          
Loans covered by FDIC loss-share agreements  $ 154,344  $ 164,314  $ 173,755  $ 170,580  $ 142,353
Loans not covered by FDIC loss-share agreements  579,224  578,083  576,846  583,294  583,993
Average loans, net  733,568  742,397  750,601  753,874  726,346
Investment securities  128,086  140,846  146,017  157,513  135,645
Average interest-earning assets  880,073  906,064  920,932  918,118  902,141
Average total assets  1,068,689  1,084,313  1,107,687  1,110,740  1,053,747
Noninterest-bearing deposits  90,024  87,770  84,001  81,617  72,235
Interest-bearing deposits  777,621  789,233  810,469  814,736  769,152
Average total deposits  867,645  877,003  894,470  896,353  841,387
Average borrowings and other debt  103,181  105,872  106,696  107,872  109,385
Shareholders' equity  91,057  94,028  94,711  95,116  93,533
           
Capital Ratios:          
Total equity to total assets 8.40% 8.58% 8.62% 8.48% 8.86%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets 6.38% 6.56% 6.61% 6.49% 6.73%
Total Risk-Based Capital (Bank only) 15.50% 15.60% 17.32% 17.29% 16.70%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital (Bank only) 14.24% 14.35% 16.06% 16.03% 15.44%
Tier 1 Leverage Capital (Bank only) 9.41% 9.44% 9.53% 9.42% 9.89%
           
           
         
         
CITIZENS SOUTH BANKING CORPORATION      
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION  (unaudited)      
         
         
      Amount Percent
  March 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 Change Change
(Dollars in thousands)        
         
ASSETS        
Cash and cash equivalents:  115,422  88,344  27,078 30.65%
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value  20,947  52,136  (31,189) -59.82%
Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost  100,464  95,763  4,701 4.91%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost  5,067  5,067  -- 0.00%
Presold loans in process of settlement  4,666  2,146  2,520 117.43%
Loans:        
Covered by FDIC loss-share agreements   148,713  159,688  (10,975) -6.87%
Not covered by FDIC loss-share agreements  579,812  574,100  5,712 0.99%
Loans, net of deferred fees and costs  728,525  733,788  (5,263) -0.72%
Allowance for loan losses  (11,583)  (11,713)  130 -1.11%
Loans, net  716,942  722,075  (5,133) -0.71%
Other real estate owned   21,433  17,571  3,862 21.98%
Premises and equipment, net  25,671  25,888  (217) -0.84%
FDIC loss share receivable  30,704  38,931  (8,227) -21.13%
Accrued interest receivable  2,577  2,773  (196) -7.07%
Bank-owned life insurance  18,554  18,978  (424) -2.23%
Intangible assets  1,251  1,373  (122) -8.89%
Other assets  7,294  9,415  (2,121) -22.53%
Total assets  $ 1,070,992  $ 1,080,460  $ (9,468) -0.88%
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Deposits:        
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits  $ 97,437  $ 88,077  $ 9,360 10.63%
Interest-bearing demand and savings  378,421  375,160  3,261 0.87%
Time deposits  396,788  412,819  (16,031) -3.88%
Total deposits  872,646  876,056  (3,410) -0.39%
Securities sold under repurchase agreements  9,919  9,787  132 1.35%
Borrowed money  78,697  78,688  9 0.01%
Subordinated debt  15,464  15,464  -- 0.00%
Other liabilities  4,256  7,806  (3,550) -45.48%
Total liabilities  980,982  987,801  (6,819) -0.69%
Shareholders' Equity        
Preferred stock  20,500  20,500  -- 0.00%
Common stock  124  124  -- 0.00%
Additional paid-in-capital  63,941  63,888  53 0.08%
Retained earnings, substantially restricted  5,477  7,854  (2,377) -30.26%
Accumulated other comprehensive income  (32)  293  (325) -110.92%
Total shareholders' equity  90,010  92,659  (2,649) -2.86%
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $ 1,070,992  $ 1,080,460  $ (9,468) -0.88%
         
         
         
CITIZENS SOUTH BANKING CORPORATION        
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)        
         
  Three Months Ended    
  March 31, Amount  Percent
  2012 2011 Change Change
(Dollars in thousands)        
         
Interest Income:        
Interest and fees on loans  $ 9,646  $ 9,461  $ 185 1.96%
Investment securities:        
Taxable interest income  736  790  (54) -6.84%
Tax-exempt interest income  38  69  (31) -44.93%
Other interest income  49  67  (18) -26.87%
Total interest income  10,469  10,387  82 0.79%
Interest Expense:        
Deposits  1,236  2,002  (766) -38.26%
Repurchase agreements  8  18  (10) -55.56%
Borrowed money  669  763  (94) -12.32%
Subordinated debt  103  72  31 43.06%
Total interest expense  2,016  2,855  (839) -29.39%
         
Net interest income  8,453  7,532  921 12.23%
Provision for loan losses  6,300  3,000  3,300 110.00%
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  2,153  4,532  (2,379) -52.49%
Noninterest Income:        
Service charges on deposit accounts  1,055  957  98 10.24%
Mortgage banking income  317  237  80 33.76%
Commissions on sales of financial products  86  67  19 28.36%
Income from bank-owned life insurance  184  182  2 1.10%
Gain (loss) from acquisition --  (255)  255 -100.00%
Gain on sale of investments, available for sale  664  --  664 n/a
Gain (loss) on sale of other assets  --  12  (12) -100.00%
Other   640  278  362 130.22%
Total noninterest income  2,946  1,478  1,468 99.32%
Noninterest Expense:        
Compensation and benefits  3,846  3,648  198 5.43%
Occupancy and equipment   908  828  80 9.66%
Data processing and other technology  255  183  72 39.34%
Professional services  275  253  22 8.70%
Advertising and business development  68  54  14 25.93%
Loan collection and other expenses  251  290  (39) -13.45%
Deposit insurance  418  334  84 25.15%
Amortization of intangible assets  122  139  (17) -12.23%
Office supplies  60  70  (10) -14.29%
Telephone and communications  106  97  9 9.28%
Other real estate owned valuation adjustments  1,000  509  491 96.46%
Other real estate owned expenses  597  364  233 64.01%
Acquisition and integration expenses  --  45  (45) -100.00%
Other  1,005  858  147 17.13%
Total noninterest expense  8,911  7,672  1,137 14.82%
         
Loss before income tax benefit  (3,812)  (1,662)  (2,150) 129.36%
Income tax benefit  (1,672)  (771)  (901) 116.86%
Net loss  (2,140)  (891)  (1,249) 140.18%
Dividends on preferred stock  122  256  (134) -52.34%
         
Net loss allocable to common shareholders  $ (2,262)  $ (1,147)  $ (1,115) 97.21%
         
         
CONTACT: For More Information:
         Gary F. Hoskins, CFO
         (704) 884-2263
         gary.hoskins@citizenssouth.com