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Exhibit 99.1

 

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MONARCH FINANCIAL REPORTS FINANCIAL

PERFORMANCE AND DECLARES CASH DIVIDEND

Chesapeake, VA, July 24, 2014 - Monarch Financial Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNRK), the bank holding company for Monarch Bank, reported second quarter profitability and continued strong financial performance. The Board of Directors announced a quarterly common stock cash dividend of $0.08 per common share, payable on August 29, 2014, to shareholders of record on August 8, 2014.

Second quarter 2014 highlights are:

 

    2nd quarter net income of $3,183,574

 

    Return on Equity of 12.63%

 

    Return on Assets of 1.29%

 

    Diluted earnings per share of $0.30

 

    Equity Capital exceeds $100 million for first time

 

    Non-performing assets at 0.36% of total assets

 

    $447 million in mortgage loans closed with 85% purchase

Year to date 2014 highlights are:

 

    - Net income of $5,720,839, for a return on equity of 11.57%

 

    - Diluted earnings per share of $0.54

 

    - $718 million in mortgage loans closed with 84% purchase

“We are pleased to report our best quarter in the past year. Our efforts to structure the company for the future resulted in improved profitability for all of our business segments. Higher mortgage loan closings, non-existent credit costs, expense management, and a strong net interest margin continued to drive our bottom line results.” stated Brad E. Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer. “Our challenge going forward is growing our loan portfolio with our disciplined style for both credit quality and interest rate risk, in an otherwise undisciplined market. We are up to this challenge.”

Net income was $3,183,574 for the second quarter of 2014, a record for the past five quarters, and up 3.8% from the same period one year ago. The quarterly annualized return on average equity (ROE) was 12.63%, and the quarterly return on average assets (ROA) was 1.29%. Quarterly diluted earnings per share increased to $0.30, compared to $0.24 in the previous quarter and $0.29 for the same quarter in 2013.

 

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Net income was $5,720,839 for the first six months of 2014. The annualized return on average equity (ROE) was 11.57%, and the quarterly return on average assets (ROA) was 1.18%. Diluted earnings per share were $0.54, compared to $0.62 for the same period in 2013.

Total assets at June 30, 2014 were $1.0 billion, with both loans held for investment and deposits slightly down since year-end 2013. The decline in our loans held for investment portfolio was due to several large payoffs, with $95 million in new loans booked in the first six months of the year. This decline was more than offset by growth in our mortgage loans held for sale portfolio driven by stronger mortgage loan closings. Funding continues to shift to a higher level of demand deposits and money market accounts, with 33% of our total deposit mix now in demand deposits. Demand deposit balances are at a record high. Our funding mix should enhance and protect the net interest margin when rates are predicted to rise in the next 12-24 months.

“Our loan pipeline remains robust and we continue to attract top quality clients for their commercial, construction, commercial real estate, and mortgage loan needs. Our cash management and retail deposit teams continue to perform at a high level, with almost a third of our deposits now in demand deposits – which also delivered positive growth in fee income” stated Neal Crawford, President of Monarch Bank.

Non-performing assets to total assets were 0.36%, which remain significantly below that of our local, state, and national peer group. Non-performing assets were $3.7 million which was up slightly from the previous quarter and the same period in 2013. Non-performing assets were comprised of $3.0 million in non-accrual loans, $499 thousand in loans more than 90 days past due, and $144 thousand in one foreclosed property. Net recoveries for the year were $9 thousand and the allowance for loan losses represents 1.30% of loans held for investment and 257% of non-performing loans.

During the second quarter the Company’s equity capital exceeded $100 million for the first time in its 15 year history. The Board of Directors announced a quarterly common stock cash dividend of $0.08 per common share, payable on August 29, 2014, to shareholders of record on August 8, 2014. Even with two increases in the quarterly cash dividend in the past year, tangible book value per share has increased 8.2% to $9.59, with the stock now trading at 122% of book value. We consider our stock to be undervalued.

Capital strength continues to grow by every metric. Average equity to average assets improved to 10.18%, up from 8.88% one year prior. Total risk-based capital to risk weighted assets at Monarch Bank equaled 14.29%, significantly higher than the level required to be rated “Well Capitalized” by federal banking regulators. Monarch was again awarded the highest 5-Star “Superior” rating by Bauer Financial, an independent third-party bank rating agency that rates banks on safety and soundness.

 

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Net interest income, our number one driver of profitability, declined 2.1% or $211 thousand during the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same quarter in 2013 driven by reduced balances in mortgage loans held for sale. Mortgage loans held for sale interest income declined $499 thousand compared to the same quarter of 2013, which was partially offset by growth in loans held for investment, investment income and a reduction in funding costs. The net interest margin was 4.18% for the second quarter, which was down from the previous quarter of 4.25% but up from 4.11% in the same quarter in 2013.

Non-interest income declined 14.7% or $3.2 million from the previous year driven by reduced revenues from mortgage loans sold and related title insurance fees. Investment and insurance revenue increased 37% compared to the previous year due to the continued growth of Monarch Bank Private Wealth. Mortgage revenue continues to be the number one driver of non-interest income. We closed $447 million in mortgage loans (85% purchase) during the second quarter of 2014 compared to $271 million (81% purchase) in the first quarter of 2014, a significant increase.

“The month of June was the best month in our company’s history for purchase mortgage closings, and our realtor and builder focus drove our higher second quarter volume. We are a leaner and more nimble mortgage operation that never stopped investing in our training, technology, marketing or our people when volumes were low. This formula should continue to differentiate us in our markets and lead to continued market share growth.” stated William T. Morrison, CEO of Monarch Mortgage.

Total non-interest expense declined 12.1% or $3.2 million during the second quarter due to reduced commissions and loan expenses. Net overhead, the difference between non-interest income and non-interest expense, improved by $10 thousand. To further improve our efficiency we have decided to close one banking office and one mortgage office in July, and soon plan to announce the relocation of two banking offices to improve our footprint and growth opportunities. These initiatives and many others have allowed us to improve our technology delivery, meet growing compliance burdens, and meet our client service expectations all while keeping our expense structure in line with revenue growth.

Monarch Financial Holdings, Inc. is the one-bank holding company for Monarch Bank. Monarch Bank is a community bank with eleven banking offices in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Williamsburg, Virginia. Monarch Bank also has a loan production office in Newport News, Virginia. OBX Bank, a division of Monarch Bank, operates offices in Kitty Hawk and Nags Head, North Carolina. Monarch Mortgage and our affiliated mortgage companies have over thirty offices with locations in Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and South Carolina. Our subsidiaries/ divisions include Monarch Bank, OBX Bank, Monarch Mortgage (secondary mortgage origination), OBX Bank Mortgage (secondary mortgage origination), Coastal Home Mortgage, LLC (secondary mortgage origination), Monarch Bank Private Wealth (investment, trust, planning and private banking), Monarch Investments (investment and insurance solutions), Real Estate Security Agency, LLC (title agency) and Monarch Capital, LLC (commercial mortgage brokerage). The shares of common stock of Monarch Financial Holdings, Inc. are publicly traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “MNRK”.

 

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This press release may contain “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of federal securities laws that involve significant risks and uncertainties. Statements herein are based on certain assumptions and analyses by the Company and are factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in or implied by such statements for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to: changes in interest rates; changes in accounting principles, policies, or guidelines; significant changes in the economic scenario: significant changes in regulatory requirements; and significant changes in securities markets. Consequently, all forward-looking statements made herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and the cautionary language in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K and 10-Q reports and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.

 

Contact:    Brad E. Schwartz – (757) 389-5111, www.monarchbank.com

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

Monarch Financial Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

(In thousands)

Unaudited

 

 

     June 30,     March 31,     December 31,     September 30,     June 30,  
     2014     2014     2013     2013     2013  

ASSETS:

          

Cash and due from banks

   $ 19,661      $ 18,510      $ 18,971      $ 21,016      $ 19,050   

Interest bearing bank balances

     37,166        37,033        31,955        24,504        15,195   

Federal funds sold

     29,761        84,232        53,985        83,454        56,972   

Investment securities, at fair value

     23,773        23,197        48,822        16,973        16,573   

Loans held for sale

     156,584        92,839        99,718        120,435        166,586   

Loans held for investment, net of unearned income

     700,159        715,088        712,671        697,541        697,376   

Less: allowance for loan losses

     (9,070     (9,213     (9,061     (11,228     (11,320
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loans

     691,089        705,875        703,610        686,313        686,056   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Bank premises and equipment, net

     31,407        29,902        28,882        28,454        28,101   

Restricted equity securities, at cost

     3,169        3,156        3,683        3,666        3,792   

Bank owned life insurance

     7,526        7,467        7,409        7,351        7,290   

Goodwill

     775        775        775        775        775   

Intangible assets, net

     15        60        104        149        194   

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

     22,973        19,673        18,786        18,857        20,815   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 1,023,899      $ 1,022,719      $ 1,016,700      $ 1,011,947      $ 1,021,399   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

          

Demand deposits—non-interest bearing

   $ 240,348      $ 221,357      $ 206,891      $ 222,079      $ 218,880   

Demand deposits—interest bearing

     51,563        55,949        55,528        48,244        52,101   

Money market deposits

     377,096        367,590        374,462        364,488        341,042   

Savings deposits

     24,539        24,327        22,137        22,665        22,172   

Time deposits

     197,747        224,947        234,100        228,652        264,491   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deposits

     891,293        894,170        893,118        886,128        898,686   

FHLB borrowings

     1,125        1,150        1,175        1,200        1,225   

Short Term borrowings

     —          —          —          —          —     

Trust preferred subordinated debt

     10,000        10,000        10,000        10,000        10,000   

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

     18,650        17,422        14,661        17,855        16,733   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     921,068        922,742        918,954        915,183        926,644   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

          

Common stock

     51,624        51,584        51,432        51,230        50,873   

Capital in excess of par value

     7,675        7,357        7,069        6,755        6,521   

Retained earnings

     43,566        41,232        39,437        38,014        36,233   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (159     (314     (419     (406     (480
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Monarch Financial Holdings, Inc. stockholders’ equity

     102,706        99,859        97,519        95,593        93,147   

Noncontrolling interest

     125        118        227        1,171        1,608   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     102,831        99,977        97,746        96,764        94,755   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 1,023,899      $ 1,022,719      $ 1,016,700      $ 1,011,947      $ 1,021,399   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Common shares outstanding at period end

     10,624,668        10,619,444        10,502,323        10,480,023        10,408,544   

Nonvested shares of common stock included in commons shares outstanding

     299,910        302,710        215,960        233,960        233,960   

Book value per common share at period end (1)

   $ 9.67      $ 9.40      $ 9.29      $ 9.12      $ 8.95   

Tangible book value per common share at period end (2)

   $ 9.59      $ 9.33      $ 9.20      $ 9.03      $ 8.86   

Closing market price

   $ 11.72      $ 12.26      $ 12.31      $ 11.72      $ 10.83   

Total risk based capital - Consolidated company

     14.29     14.27     13.91     13.68     13.46

Total risk based capital - Bank

     14.31     14.30     13.95     13.83     13.66

 

(1) Book value per common share is defined as stockholders’ equity divided by common shares outstanding.
(2) Tangible book value per common share is defined as stockholders’ equity less goodwill and other intangibles divided by commons shares outstanding

 

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Consolidated Statements of Income

Monarch Financial Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,     June 30,  
     2014     2013     2014     2013  

INTEREST INCOME:

        

Interest on federal funds sold

   $ 24,179      $ 25,312      $ 64,557      $ 30,470   

Interest on other bank accounts

     54,905        9,952        90,937        18,094   

Dividends on equity securities

     22,410        69,225        52,410        143,660   

Interest on investment securities

     91,929        57,302        167,978        114,871   

Interest on loans held for sale

     1,274,498        1,773,692        2,047,230        4,507,264   

Interest and fees on loans held for investment

     9,089,071        9,040,004        18,567,963        18,014,998   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest income

     10,556,992        10,975,487        20,991,075        22,829,357   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INTEREST EXPENSE:

        

Interest on deposits

     839,303        1,020,913        1,673,716        2,050,375   

Interest on trust preferred subordinated debt

     123,359        124,200        245,696        243,242   

Interest on other borrowings

     14,224        38,810        28,586        327,988   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense

     976,886        1,183,923        1,947,998        2,621,605   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INTEREST INCOME

     9,580,106        9,791,564        19,043,077        20,207,752   

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

     9,580,106        9,791,564        19,043,077        20,207,752   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-INTEREST INCOME:

        

Mortgage banking income

     17,369,228        20,572,388        29,571,390        36,738,324   

Service charges and fees

     538,579        477,660        1,008,791        928,814   

Title income

     167,454        232,423        272,488        486,774   

Investment and insurance income

     335,887        245,524        781,359        452,460   

Other income

     87,725        146,276        173,496        248,917   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-interest income

     18,498,873        21,674,271        31,807,524        38,855,289   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:

        

Salaries and employee benefits

     8,492,446        8,502,755        16,764,007        16,707,830   

Commissions and incentives

     6,770,022        9,703,820        10,780,986        16,769,296   

Occupancy and equipment

     2,395,088        2,130,445        4,671,791        3,996,963   

Loan expense

     2,060,570        2,630,295        3,423,711        4,460,732   

Marketing expense

     797,908        744,646        1,319,749        1,257,604   

Data processing

     476,806        435,771        956,084        836,729   

Telephone

     293,451        308,138        604,588        563,062   

Other expenses

     1,720,693        1,717,014        3,232,701        3,441,289   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-interest expense

     23,006,984        26,172,884        41,753,617        48,033,505   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE TAXES

     5,071,995        5,292,951        9,096,984        11,029,536   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax provision

     (1,767,500     (1,797,773     (3,238,740     (3,791,326
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME

     3,304,495        3,495,178        5,858,244        7,238,210   

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (120,921     (428,540     (137,405     (713,443
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MONARCH FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.

   $ 3,183,574      $ 3,066,638      $ 5,720,839      $ 6,524,767   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:

        

Basic

   $ 0.30      $ 0.29      $ 0.54      $ 0.66   

Diluted

   $ 0.30      $ 0.29      $ 0.54      $ 0.62   

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

     10,620,869        10,401,992        10,596,786        9,854,418   

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

     10,660,217        10,483,420        10,636,968        10,467,707   

Return on average assets

     1.29     1.19     1.18     1.23

Return on average stockholders’ equity

     12.63     13.42     11.57     14.61

 

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Financial Highlights

Monarch Financial Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)    For the Quarter Ended  
   June 30,     March 31,     December 31,     September 30,     June 30,  
   2014     2014     2013     2013     2013  

EARNINGS

          

Interest income

   $ 10,557      $ 10,434      $ 10,677      $ 10,842      $ 10,976   

Interest expense

     (977     (971     (1,044     (1,121     (1,184
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income

     9,580        9,463        9,633        9,721        9,792   

Provision for loan losses

     —          —          —          —          —     

Noninterest income - mortgage banking income

     17,369        12,202        13,277        15,657        20,572   

Noninterest income - other

     1,130        1,106        1,075        1,018        1,102   

Noninterest expense

     (23,007     (18,747     (20,562     (22,315     (26,173
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pre-tax net income

     5,072        4,024        3,423        4,081        5,293   

Minority interest in net income

     (121     (16     (87     (255     (428

Income taxes

     (1,767     (1,471     (1,179     (1,416     (1,798
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 3,184      $ 2,537      $ 2,157      $ 2,410      $ 3,067   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PER COMMON SHARE

          

Earnings per share - basic

   $ 0.30      $ 0.24      $ 0.21      $ 0.23      $ 0.29   

Earnings per share - diluted

     0.30        0.24        0.20        0.23        0.29   

Common stock - per share dividends

     0.08        0.07        0.07        0.06        0.06   

Average Basic Shares Outstanding

     10,620,869        10,600,766        10,486,056        10,464,992        10,401,992   

Average Diluted Shares Outstanding

     10,660,217        10,641,782        10,535,313        10,519,472        10,483,420   

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

          

Beginning balance

   $ 9,213      $ 9,061      $ 11,228      $ 11,320      $ 10,788   

Provision for loan losses

     —          —          —          —          —     

Charge-offs

     (184     (12     (2,252     (137     (279

Recoveries

     41        164        85        45        811   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net charge-offs

     (143     152        (2,167     (92     532   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 9,070      $ 9,213      $ 9,061      $ 11,228      $ 11,320   

COMPOSITION OF RISK ASSETS

          

Nonperforming loans:

          

90 days past due

   $ 499      $ 759      $ 472      $ 82      $ —     

Nonaccrual loans

     3,028        1,718        1,740        2,814        2,889   

OREO

     144        302        302        95        95   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nonperforming assets

     3,671        2,779        2,514        2,991        2,984   

ASSET QUALITY RATIOS

          

Nonperforming assets to total assets

     0.36     0.27     0.25     0.30     0.29

Nonperforming loans to total loans

     0.50        0.35        0.31        0.42        0.41   

Allowance for loan losses to total loans held for investment

     1.30        1.29        1.27        1.61        1.62   

Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans

     257.16        371.94        409.63        387.71        391.83   

Annualized net charge-offs to average loans held for investment

     0.08        -0.09        1.25        0.05        -0.31   

FINANCIAL RATIOS

          

Return on average assets

     1.29     1.06     0.86     0.94     1.19

Return on average stockholders’ equity

     12.63        10.46        8.88        10.18        13.42   

Net interest margin (FTE)

     4.18        4.25        4.13        4.11        4.11   

Non-interest revenue/Total revenue

     63.7        56.1        57.3        60.4        66.4   

Efficiency - Consolidated

     81.8        82.1        85.5        84.8        83.0   

Efficiency - Bank only

     63.9        59.9        60.4        59.1        58.2   

Average equity to average assets

     10.18        10.13        9.73        9.27        8.88   

PERIOD END BALANCES (Amounts in thousands)

          

Total loans held for sale

   $ 156,584      $ 92,839      $ 99,718      $ 120,435      $ 166,586   

Total loans held for investment

     700,159        715,088        712,671        697,541        697,376   

Interest-earning assets

     949,872        956,160        952,981        950,760        960,481   

Assets

     1,023,899        1,022,719        1,016,700        1,011,947        1,021,399   

Total deposits

     891,293        894,170        893,118        886,128        898,686   

Other borrowings

     11,125        11,150        11,175        11,200        11,225   

Stockholders’ equity

     102,706        99,859        97,519        95,593        93,147   

AVERAGE BALANCES (Amounts in thousands)

          

Total loans held for sale

   $ 116,851      $ 70,856      $ 104,104      $ 136,660      $ 200,733   

Total loans held for investment

     698,851        704,917        695,074        692,731        680,037   

Interest-earning assets

     927,552        910,929        935,059        946,575        964,872   

Assets

     993,003        970,815        990,734        1,013,932        1,032,345   

Total deposits

     867,217        848,969        869,113        882,553        908,229   

Other borrowings

     11,150        11,174        11,199        11,257        11,250   

Stockholders’ equity

     101,092        98,374        96,415        93,958        91,638   

MORTGAGE PRODUCTION (Amounts in thousands)

          

Dollar volume of mortgage loans closed

   $ 446,863      $ 271,233      $ 349,695      $ 478,304      $ 607,189   

Percentage of refinance based on dollar volume

     15.0     19.1     20.3     22.6     39.2

 

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