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Cornerstone Reports Positive Earnings for Fifth Consecutive Quarter

 

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—(PR Newswire)—April 26, 2012—Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CSBQ; CSBQP) today announced the following:

 

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. (“Cornerstone”), parent company of Cornerstone Community Bank (“Bank”), reported positive net income of approximately $357,000 for the first quarter of 2012. This profit represents an increase of 41.7 percent compared to the first quarter of 2011’s net income of approximately $252,000, and marks the fifth consecutive quarter of positive earnings for Cornerstone.

 

Other financial highlights year-over-year for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 include:

 

·A 31.5 percent increase in shareholders’ equity, from $27,290,000 to $35,890,000

·A 66.7 percent increase in market value per common share, from $1.50 to $2.50

·An increase in net interest margin, from 3.44 percent to 3.59 percent

·An 32.8 percent increase in the Bank’s Tier 1 leverage ratio, from 6.1 percent to 8.1 percent

·A 24.2 percent increase in the Bank’s total risk-based capital ratio, from 10.5 percent to 13.0 percent

 

“We are greatly encouraged by the continued progress we’ve made to raise capital, improve our underwriting and collection procedures, and produce positive earnings,” said Cornerstone President Frank Hughes. “Our goal is to stay focused on these three main areas, as we endeavor to deliver the best quality banking products, service and value to our customers, and the greatest return on investment to all of our shareholders.”

 

As of March 31, 2012, Cornerstone had raised in excess of $10.4 million in capital through its Preferred Stock Offering (“Offering”) launched in the third quarter of 2010. The Offering, which has been extended until June 30, 2012, features a Series A Convertible Preferred Stock with a 10 percent annual, cumulative dividend, payable in cash quarterly if, as and when declared. The Preferred dividend has been paid the last four consecutive quarters, based on positive earnings in the preceding quarters. Once the Offering is closed, the new security will trade on the Over-The-Counter (OTC) Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol “CSBQP.”

 

“Having this solid capital foundation will really help us build and grow for the future,” said Cornerstone Chairman Miller Welborn. “As our economy here in Chattanooga continues to strengthen and improve, and businesses continue to open and thrive in this market, Cornerstone should be ideally positioned to serve the local community for many years to come.”

 

Cornerstone is a single-bank holding company, with $417 million in assets, serving the Chattanooga, Tennessee MSA, with five branches throughout Chattanooga, Tennessee and one loan production office in Dalton, Georgia. Locally owned and locally operated, Cornerstone specializes in providing a comprehensive range of customized financial solutions for businesses and individuals.

 

Certain of the statements made in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Cornerstone and its management regarding the company’s strategic directions, prospects and future results, involve certain risks and uncertainties. Certain factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which Cornerstone operates, governmental regulations, the company’s competitive environment, cyclical and seasonal fluctuations in its operating results, and other risks discussed in Cornerstone’s Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

  

 
 

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

First Quarter Financial Highlights

March 31, 2012 and 2011

(Unaudited)

 

(Amounts in thousands, except per common share data)  2012   2011   % Change 
Balance Sheet Data at March 31               
Total assets  $417,475   $447,540    (6.7)
Interest-earning assets   380,527    420,104    (9.4)
Loans   262,788    273,750    (4.0)
Foreclosed assets   18,957    20,464    (7.4)
Deposits   315,816    337,487    (6.4)
Other interest-bearing liabilities   64,055    81,270    (21.2)
Shareholders' equity   35,890    27,290    31.5 
Loan to deposit ratio   83.21%   81.11%   2.6 
Tier 1 leverage ratio (Bank)   8.14%   6.13%   32.8 
Total risk-based capital ratio (Bank)   12.99%   10.46%   24.2 
Outstanding common shares   6,500    6,500    - 
Book value per common share  $3.91   $3.65    7.3 
Tangible book value per common share  $3.91   $3.64    7.5 
Market value per common share as of March 31  $2.50   $1.50    66.7 
                
Loan Quality Data               
Nonaccruing loans   10,766    13,633    (21.0)
Loans past due 90 days – accruing   -    -    - 
Net charge-offs YTD   1,376    1,269    8.5 
Allowance for loan losses   6,024    9,132    (34.0)
Allowance for loan losses to total loans   2.29%   3.34%     
Nonperforming assets to total assets   7.12%   7.62%     
                
Performance Data for the Year               
Net income  $357   $252    41.3 
Return on average assets   0.35%   0.23%     
Return on average equity   4.01%   3.78%     
Net interest margin   3.59%   3.44%     
Per common share data:               
Net income – basic  $0.01   $0.02      
Net income – diluted  $0.01   $0.04      
Common dividends  $-   $-      
Preferred dividends & accretion  $280   $93      
Average shares (000s):               
Basic common stock   6,500    6,500      
Diluted common stock   6,500    6,500      
Preferred stock   425    149      

 

 
 

 

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Loan Loss Allowance and Asset Quality Review

 

   2012   2011 
   First   Fourth   Third   Second   First 
(Amounts in thousands)  Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter 
                     
Allowance for loan losses                         
Balance at beginning of period  $7,400   $6,864   $6,814   $7,914   $9,132 
Provision for loan losses   -    300    115    15    15 
Net charge-offs   (1,376)   236    (65)   (1,115)   (1,233)
Balance at end of period  $6,024   $7,400   $6,864   $6,814   $7,914 
                          
As a % of loans   2.29%   2.76%   2.54%   2.52%   2.89%
As a % of nonperforming loans   55.95%   93.90%   80.20%   94.21%   126.20%
As a % of nonperforming assets   20.27%   28.03%   25.60%   24.97%   29.60%
                          
Net charge-offs as a % of  loans (a)   2.10%   -0.35%   0.10%   1.65%   1.80%
                          
Risk element assets                         
Accruing troubled debt restructured  $2,418   $2,750   $2,535   $1,750   $1,650 
Loans past due 30-89 days  $5,098   $8,090   $2,048   $1,957   $8,434 
                          
Nonaccruing loans  $10,766   $7,881   $8,559   $7,233   $6,271 
Loans past due 90 days – accruing   -    -    -    -    - 
Total nonperforming loans  $10,766   $7,881   $8,559   $7,233   $6,271 
Repossessed assets   -    -    -    -    - 
Other real estate owned (b)(c)  $18,957   $18,524   $18,255   $20,058   $20,464 
Total nonperforming assets  $29,723   $26,405   $26,814   $27,291   $26,735 
                          
Nonperforming loans as a % of loans   4.10%   2.94%   3.17%   2.68%   2.29%
Nonperforming assets as a % of loans and other real estate owned   10.55%   9.22%   9.29%   9.40%   9.09%
                          
Total loans   262,788    267,765    270,401    270,171    273,750 
                          
(a) Annualized                         
(b) Properties sold during 1st Q 2012  $1,778                     
(c) Properties under contract to sell  $4,225                     

 

 
 

 

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Net Interest Margin Analysis

Taxable Equivalent Basis

 

   Three months ended 
   March 31 
       2012           2011     
   Average   Income/   Yield/   Average   Income/   Yield/ 
(Amounts in thousands)   Balance   Expense   Rate   Balance   Expense   Rate 
Assets                              
                               
Earning assets:                              
Loans, net of unearned income  $265,814   $4,144    6.27%  $284,297   $4,639    6.62%
Investment securities   88,641    467    2.43%   109,844    568    2.41%
Other earning assets   23,880    15    0.25%   24,122    11    0.18%
Total earning assets   378,335   $4,626    4.99%   418,263   $5,218    5.14%
Allowance for loan losses   (7,121)             (9,071)          
Cash and other assets   37,497              28,629           
TOTAL ASSETS  $408,711             $437,821           
                               
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                              
                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:                              
Interest-bearing demand deposits  $24,891   $21    0.34%  $27,590   $21    0.31%
Savings deposits   9,859    10    0.40%   9,499    12    0.51%
MMDA's   39,373    90    0.92%   24,437    60    1.00%
Time deposits   195,111    699    1.44%   244,021    1,052    1.75%
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase   26,291    32    0.49%   22,625    31    0.56%
Other borrowings   42,634    461    4.35%   54,356    580    4.33%
Total interest-bearing liabilities   338,159    1,314    1.56%   382,528    1,756    1.86%
Net interest spread       $3,312    3.43%       $3,462    3.28%
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits   34,479              28,964           
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   486              (354)          
Shareholders' equity   35,587              26,683           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  $408,711             $437,821           
Net yield on earning assets             3.59%             3.44%
                               
Taxable equivalent adjustment:                              
Loans        0              -      
Investment securities        68              85      
Total adjustment        68              85      

 

 
 

  

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Quarterly Earnings Summary

 

   (Unaudited) 
   2012   2011   Q1-12 / 
   First   Fourth   Third   Second   First   Q1-11 
(Amounts in thousands)  Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   % Chg 
Interest income                              
Loans, including fees  $4,144   $4,437   $4,531   $4,521   $4,639    (10.7)
Investment securities and interest-bearing deposits   467    548    574    621    568    (17.8)
Other earning assets   15    16    9    17    11    37.1 
Total interest income   4,626    5,001    5,114    5,159    5,218    (11.3)
Interest expense                              
Deposits   820    924    1,012    1,112    1,145    (28.4)
Short-term borrowings   32    28    33    34    31    4.0 
FHLB advances and other borrowing   461    454    466    545    580    (20.4)
Total interest expense   1,314    1,405    1,510    1,691    1,756    (25.2)
Net interest income   3,312    3,595    3,604    3,468    3,462    (4.3)
Provision for loan losses   0    300    115    15    15    (100.0)
Net interest income after the provision for loan losses   3,312    3,295    3,489    3,453    3,447    (3.9)
Noninterest income                              
Customer service fees   197    212    216    225    215    (8.4)
Other noninterest income   20    15    15    22    20    0.0 
Gain on sale of assets   50    47    92    69    34    46.0 
Total noninterest income   267    274    323    316    269    (0.6)
Noninterest expense                              
Salaries and employee benefits   1,591    1,614    1,459    1,502    1,542    3.2 
Net occupancy and equipment   336    314    362    350    406    (17.4)
Depository insurance   203    255    234    241    322    (37.0)
Goodwill impairment   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Foreclosed asset expense (1)   150    538    306    716    362    (58.4)
Other operating expense   794    780    715    847    783    1.4 
Total noninterest expense   3,074    3,500    3,076    3,657    3,415    (10.0)
Income before income taxes   506    69    736    113    301    68.1 
Income tax (benefit) expense   149    (44)   212    (28)   49    206.4 
Net income (loss)  $357   $113   $524   $141   $252    41.4 
                               
Preferred stock dividends & accretion on preferred stock discount   280    267    201   $128   $93    201.4 
                               
Net income / loss available to common   76    (154)   323    13    159    (52.1)
                               
Net income (loss) per common share:                              
Basic  $0.01   $(0.02)  $0.05   $-   $0.02    (52.1)
Diluted  $0.01   $(0.02)  $0.05   $-   $0.02    (52.1)
Average basic shares   6,500    6,500    6,500    6,500    6,500    - 
Average common diluted shares   6,500    6,500    6,500    6,500    6,500    - 
Performance Ratios                              
Return on average equity   4.01%   1.37%   6.64%   2.04%   3.78%   6.0 
Return on average assets   0.35%   0.11%   0.49%   0.13%   0.23%   51.5 
Net interest margin   3.59%   3.72%   3.69%   3.42%   3.44%   4.5 
Average equity   35,587    32,912    31,569    27,712    26,683    33.4 
Average assets   408,711    416,562    423,200    445,472    437,821    (6.6)
Average interest-earning assets   378,335    390,756    396,872    416,605    418,263    (9.5)

 

(1) Includes OREO adjustments to fair value

 

 
 

 

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Loan Stratification

 

   2012       2011         
   First   % of   First   % of   % Dollar 
(Amounts in thousands)  Quarter   Total   Quarter   Total   Change 
Non-residential real estate                    
Owner occupied  $61,830    23.5   $64,492    23.6    (4.1)
Non-owner occupied   61,295    23.3    59,336    21.7    3.3 
Multi-family real estate   10,249    3.9    11,781    4.3    (13.0)
1-4 family construction   4,520    1.7    3,827    1.4    18.1 
Commercial land and lot development   16,421    6.2    19,718    7.2    (16.7)
Total non-residential real estate   154,315    58.7    159,154    58.1    (3.0)
Residential real estate                         
First mortgage - 1-4 family   43,372    16.5    42,835    15.6    1.3 
Second mortgage - 1-4 family   3,528    1.3    4,639    1.7    (23.9)
Home equity lines   15,288    5.8    11,005    4.0    38.9 
Total residential real estate   62,188    23.7    58,479    21.4    6.3 
Total real estate loans   216,503    82.4    217,633    79.5    (0.5)
                          
Commercial   34,970    13.3    44,592    16.3    (21.6)
Agricultural & other   8,854    3.4    8,449    3.1    4.8 
Consumer   2,461    0.9    3,076    1.1    (20.0)
Total loans, net of unearned fees  $262,788    100.0   $273,750    100.0    (4.0)

 

 
 

 

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   Unaudited     
   March 31,   December 31, 
  2012   2011 
ASSETS           
           
Cash and cash equivalents  $34,884,877   $38,882,691 
           
Securities available for sale   88,249,596    86,057,437 
Securities held to maturity   63,410    68,643 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   2,322,900    2,322,900 
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $6,024,351 at March 31, 2012 and $7,400,049 at December 31, 2011   256,763,922    260,364,569 
Bank premises and equipment, net   5,649,662    5,712,003 
Accrued interest receivable   1,334,003    1,327,458 
Foreclosed assets   18,956,631    18,523,960 
Other assets   9,250,307    9,395,721 
Total assets  $417,475,308   $422,655,382 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
           
Deposits:          
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits  $47,499,843   $43,989,943 
Interest-bearing demand deposits   26,851,857    22,353,384 
Savings deposits and money market accounts   52,066,221    46,857,118 
Time deposits   189,397,737    200,841,499 
Total deposits   315,815,658    314,041,944 
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase   21,445,300    29,390,810 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings   42,610,000    43,045,000 
Accrued interest payable   110,398    110,703 
Other liabilities   1,604,009    858,620 
Total liabilities   381,585,365    387,447,077 
           
Stockholders' equity          
Preferred stock - no par value; 2,000,000 shares 425,369 and 403,989 shares issued and outstanding in 2012 and 2011, respectively   10,446,139    9,899,544 
Common stock - $1.00 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 6,709,199 shares issued in 2012 and 2011; 6,500,396 shares outstanding in 2012 and 2011   6,500,396    6,500,396 
Additional paid-in capital   21,334,950    21,316,438 
Retained (deficit)   (3,472,697)   (3,627,208)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   1,081,155    1,119,135 
Total stockholders' equity   35,889,943    35,208,305 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $417,475,308   $422,655,382 

 

 
 

 

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Income

 

   Unaudited 
   Three months ended 
   March 31 
   2012   2011 
INTEREST INCOME          
Loans, including fees  $4,143,944   $4,638,805 
Securities   467,006    568,672 
Federal funds sold & other earning assets   15,087    11,003 
Total interest income   4,626,037    5,218,480 
           
INTEREST EXPENSE          
Time deposits   699,094    1,052,449 
Other deposits   121,243    92,612 
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase   32,230    31,003 
FHLB advances and other borrowings   461,207    579,658 
Total interest expense   1,313,774    1,755,722 
           
Net interest income before provision for loan losses   3,312,263    3,462,758 
Provision for loan losses   -    15,000 
Net interest income after the provision for loan losses   3,312,263    3,447,758 
           
NONINTEREST INCOME          
Customer service fees   197,434    215,451 
Other noninterest income   20,288    20,279 
Net gains from sale of loans and other assets   49,664    34,027 
Total noninterest income   267,386    269,757 
           
NONINTEREST EXPENSE          
Salaries and employee benefits   1,591,135    1,542,702 
Net occupancy and equipment expense   335,813    406,334 
Depository insurance   202,783    322,655 
Foreclosed assets, net   150,320    361,570 
Other operating expense   794,081    783,354 
Total noninterest expense   3,074,132    3,416,615 
           
Income before provision for income taxes   505,517    300,900 
Provision for income taxes   149,000    48,625 
           
NET  INCOME  $356,517   $252,275 
           
Preferred stock dividend requirement   265,856    93,075 
Accretion on preferred stock discount   14,468    - 
           
Net income available to common stockholders  $76,193   $159,200 
           
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE          
Basic net income per common share  $0.01   $0.02 
Diluted net income per common share  $0.01   $0.02 
           
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE  $-   $- 

 

 
 

 

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - Unaudited

For the three months ended March 31, 2012

 

                       Accumulated     
               Additional       Other   Total 
   Comprehensive   Preferred   Common   Paid-in   Retained   Comprehensive   Stockholders' 
   Income   Stock   Stock   Capital   (Deficit)   Income   Equity 
                                    
BALANCE, December 31, 2011       $9,899,544   $6,500,396   $21,316,438   $(3,627,208)  $1,119,135   $35,208,305 
                                    
Employee compensation stock option expense        -    -    18,512    -    -    18,512 
                                    
Issuance of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock        532,127    -    -    -    -    532,127 
                                    
Preferred stock dividends paid        -    -    -    (187,538)   -    (187,538)
                                    
Accretion on preferred stock discount        14,468    -    -    (14,468)   -    - 
Comprehensive income:                                   
Net income  $356,517    -    -    -    356,517    -    356,517 
                                    
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:                                   
Unrealized holding gains on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustment   (37,980)   -    -    -    -    (37,980)   (37,980)
Total comprehensive income  $318,537                               
                                    
BALANCE, March 31, 2012       $10,446,139   $6,500,396   $21,334,950   $(3,472,697)  $1,081,155   $35,889,943