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8-K - FORM 8-K 7-25-12 NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP. - NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORPf8k_072512-0160.htm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP
ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS

July 25, 2012-Honesdale, PA
Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwood Financial Corp (Nasdaq Global Market-NWFL) and its subsidiary, Wayne Bank, announced earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2012 of $2,258,000.  This represents an increase of $774,000 or 52%, from the $1,484,000 earned in the similar period of 2011.  Included in the second quarter of 2011 were approximately $500,000 of expenses related to the acquisition of North Penn Bancorp, Inc.  Earnings per share (fully diluted) were $.69 in the 2012 period, increasing from the $.50 earned in the similar period of 2011.  Annualized return on average assets for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was 1.33% with an annualized return on average equity of 10.06%.  Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 totaled $4,444,000, which is $1.3 million higher than the same six month period of last year.  Earnings per share (fully diluted) for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 totaled $1.35 and $1.10 per share, respectively.
Total assets as of June 30, 2012 were $684.9 million with loans receivable of $479.4 million, deposits of $534.2 million and stockholders’ equity of $90.2 million.
Loans receivable increased $14.8 million since June 30, 2011.  The commercial loan portfolio, principally real estate related, increased $19.4 million, while retail loans decreased $4.6 million due to a reduction in home equity loans as many were converted to
 
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permanent financing.  The Company also sold $4.4 million of fixed-rate residential mortgages, principally with 30 year terms, for purposes of interest rate risk management.
Non-performing assets, which include non-performing loans and foreclosed assets, totaled $10.1 million and represented 1.48% of total assets as of June 30, 2012 compared to $10.7 million and 1.60% of total assets as of December 31, 2011 and $10.6 million, or 1.50% of total assets, as of June 30, 2011.  Net charge-offs were $244,000 for the quarter and totaled $434,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to $943,000 and $1.0 million, respectively, for the similar periods in 2011.  Based on the level of non-performing assets, the Company determined that it was appropriate to provide $400,000 and $750,000 for potential future loan losses for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $430,000 and $650,000, respectively, for the corresponding periods in 2011.  The allowance for loan losses totaled $5,775,000 as of June 30, 2012 and represented 1.20% of total loans outstanding, compared to $5,267,000 and 1.13% on June 30, 2011.
For the three months ended June 30, 2012, net interest income, on a fully taxable equivalent basis (fte), totaled $6,565,000, an increase of $972,000 or 17% over the similar period in 2011.  The increase can be attributed to the benefits realized from the North Penn transaction.  Net interest margin (fte) for the 2012 period was 4.14% increasing from 3.98% for the similar period in 2011 due to a decrease of 22 basis points in the cost of funds which more than offset the 2 basis point decrease in the yield on interest earning assets.  Yields on loans in excess of the cost of deposits acquired from North Penn contributed to the improved margin.  Net interest income (fte) for the six months ended June 30, 2012 totaled $13,070,000, which was a $2,427,000, or 23% increase, over the
 
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similar period in 2011.  The net interest margin (fte) was 4.16% in the 2012 period and 3.98% during the first six months of 2011.
Other income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 totaled $1,206,000 compared to $993,000 for the similar period in 2011.  The increase was due to a $273,000 improvement in gains on the sales of investment securities.  For the six months ended June 30, 2012, other income totaled $2,497,000 compared to $2,201,000 in the 2011 period.  The 2011 period includes $241,000 of gains on the sale of $6.5 million of residential mortgage loans compared to $60,000 in similar gains on sales of $2.3 million of mortgage loans in the current period.  Gains on the sales of investment securities totaled $687,000 on sales of $18.3 million for the 2012 period compared to $224,000 on sales of $10.3 million in the 2011 period.  The proceeds from investment securities sales were reinvested to improve credit quality and interest rate risk in the Company’s bond portfolio as well as to fund new loan growth.
Other expenses totaled $3,957,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, an increase of $21,000 from the $3,936,000 reported in the similar period of 2011.  The increase was due to costs related to the operation of five offices acquired from North Penn in 2011, including a $215,000 increase in salary and benefit costs and an $82,000 increase in occupancy and equipment costs.  All other operating expenses increased $212,000 exclusive of the $488,000 of merger-related costs incurred during the same period of last year.  For the six months ended June 30, 2012, other expenses totaled $8,104,000 compared to $7,470,000 for the similar period in 2011, an increase of $634,000 due to increased costs of $1.4 million which was partially offset by the $737,000 decrease in merger-related expenses.
 
 
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Mr. Critelli commented, “We are very pleased with the results reported for the first half of 2012 which now reflects the full benefit of our acquisition of North Penn which closed on May 31, 2011.  Our core earnings are at a record level, our net interest margin remains close to 4.00% and capital levels are well above peer.  We believe that we are well positioned to capitalize on opportunities available to us in our new and existing markets. We look forward to serving our growing base of stockholders and customers as our economy slowly recovers from the extended economic downturn.”
Norwood Financial Corp., is the parent company of Wayne Bank, which operates sixteen offices throughout Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Lackawanna 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 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.

 
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release references tax-equivalent interest income and net interest income, which are non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measures.  Tax-equivalent interest income and net interest income are derived from GAAP interest income and net interest income using an assumed tax rate of 34%.  We believe the presentation of interest income and net interest income on a tax–equivalent basis ensures comparability of interest income and net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice.
The following reconciles net interest income to net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis:
    
Three months ended June 30
   
Six months ended June 30
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                         
Net Interest Income
  $ 6,247     $ 5,318     $ 12,434     $ 10,099  
Taxable equivalent basis adjustment
  using 34% marginal tax rate
    318       275       636       544  
Net interest income on a fully taxable
  equivalent basis
  $ 6,565     $ 5,593     $ 13,070     $ 10,643  

Contact:
William S. Lance
 
Executive 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)
           
   
June 30
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
ASSETS
 
 
   
 
 
   Cash and due from banks
  $ 9,135     $ 9,269  
   Interest-bearing deposits with banks
    15,261       34,213  
   Federal funds sold
    0       1,729  
          Cash and cash equivalents
    24,396       45,211  
                 
  Securities available for sale
    144,720       152,275  
  Securities held to maturity,  fair value 2012: $177 and 2011:  $178
    172       170  
  Loans receivable (net of unearned Income)
    479,421       464,646  
  Less: Allowance for loan losses
    5,775       5,267  
     Net loans receivable
    473,646       459,379  
  Investment in FHLB Stock, at cost
    3,243       3,981  
  Bank premises and equipment, net
    7,371       7,672  
  Bank owned life insurance
    12,119       11,648  
  Foreclosed real estate owned
    1,268       1,755  
  Accrued interest receivable
    2,416       2,539  
 Goodwill
    9,715       9,483  
 Other intangible assets
    720       881  
 Other assets
    5,081       8,801  
          TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 684,867     $ 703,795  
                 
LIABILITIES
               
   Deposits:
               
     Non-interest bearing demand
  $ 82,525     $ 73,718  
     Interest-bearing
    451,632       464,571  
          Total deposits
    534,157       538,289  
  Short-term borrowings
    27,192       32,181  
  Other borrowings
    27,579       42,761  
  Accrued interest payable
    1,335       1,473  
  Other liabilities
    4,363       4,456  
            TOTAL LIABILITIES
    594,626       619,160  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Common Stock, $.10 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares
         
         issued: 2012: 3,371,849 shares,  2011: 3,371,866 shares
    337       337  
  Surplus
    24,696       24,603  
  Retained earnings
    64,788       60,036  
  Treasury stock, at cost: 2012: 94,242 shares, 2011: 79,500 shares
    (2,739 )     (2,404 )
  Accumulated other comprehensive income
    3,159       2,063  
           TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    90,241       84,635  
                 
          TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
               
                 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 684,867     $ 703,795  

 
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NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
                       
Consolidated Statements of Income
                       
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
                       
  (unaudited)
 
 
                   
   
Three Months Ended June 30
   
Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
INTEREST INCOME
                       
  Loans receivable, including fees
  $ 6,431     $ 5,468     $ 12,804     $ 10,396  
  Securities
    1,007       1,135       2,033       2,225  
  Other
    7       16       11       24  
         Total Interest income
    7,445       6,619       14,848       12,645  
                                 
INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
  Deposits
    942       932       1,903       1,817  
  Short-term borrowings
    13       27       24       51  
  Other borrowings
    243       342       487       678  
        Total Interest expense
    1,198       1,301       2,414       2,546  
NET INTEREST INCOME
    6,247       5,318       12,434       10,099  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    400       430       750       650  
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    5,847       4,888       11,684       9,449  
 
                               
OTHER INCOME
                               
  Service charges and fees
    559       592       1,113       1,141  
  Income from fiduciary activities
    80       105       178       218  
  Net realized gains on sales of securities
    285       12       687       224  
  Gains on sale of loans and servicing rights
    66       98       60       241  
  Earnings and proceeds on life insurance policies
    131       106       263       200  
  Other
    85       80       196       177  
           Total other income
    1,206       993       2,497       2,201  
                                 
OTHER EXPENSES
                               
  Salaries and  employee benefits
    2,047       1,832       4,198       3,533  
  Occupancy, furniture and equipment
    490       408       977       806  
  Data processing related
    216       187       448       402  
  Taxes, other than income
    149       143       301       272  
  Professional Fees
    217       126       426       281  
  Merger related expenses
    0       488       18       755  
  FDIC Insurance assessment
    97       95       196       215  
  Foreclosed real estate owned
    85       17       207       36  
  Other
    656       640       1,333       1,170  
             Total other expenses
    3,957       3,936       8,104       7,470  
                                 
INCOME BEFORE TAX
    3,096       1,945       6,077       4,180  
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    838       461       1,633       1,036  
NET INCOME
  $ 2,258     $ 1,484     $ 4,444     $ 3,144  
                                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.69     $ 0.50     $ 1.35     $ 1.10  
                                 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.69     $ 0.50     $ 1.35     $ 1.10  

 
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NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
           
Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
           
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
           
             
For the Three Months Ended June 30
 
2012
   
2011
 
             
Net interest income
  $ 6,247     $ 5,318  
Net income
    2,258       1,484  
                 
Net interest spread (fully taxable equivalent)
    3.95 %     3.75 %
Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent)
    4.14 %     3.98 %
Return on average assets
    1.33 %     1.00 %
Return on average equity
    10.06 %     7.88 %
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.69     $ 0.50  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.69     $ 0.50  
                 
For the Six Months Ended June 30
               
                 
Net interest income
  $ 12,434     $ 10,099  
Net income
    4,444       3,144  
                 
Net interest spread (fully taxable equivalent)
    3.97 %     3.72 %
Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent)
    4.16 %     3.98 %
Return on average assets
    1.32 %     1.12 %
Return on average equity
    9.94 %     8.85 %
Basic earnings per share
  $ 1.35     $ 1.10  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 1.35     $ 1.10  
                 
As of June 30
               
                 
Total assets
  $ 684,867     $ 703,795  
Total loans receivable
    479,421       464,646  
Allowance for loan losses
    5,775       5,267  
Total deposits
    534,157       538,289  
Stockholders' equity
    90,241       84,635  
Trust assets under management
    110,187       115,540  
                 
Book value per share
  $ 27.53     $ 25.71  
Equity to total assets
    13.18 %     12.03 %
Allowance to total loans receivable
    1.20 %     1.13 %
Nonperforming loans to total loans
    1.85 %     1.90 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets
    1.48 %     1.50 %
 
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