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Exhibit 99.1

 

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PRESS RELEASE

 

Contact Information:

Joseph W. Kennedy, Senior Vice President/CFO

Georgetown Bancorp, Inc.

978-352-8600

joe.kennedy@georgetownbank.com

 

Georgetown Bancorp, Inc. Reports Earnings

and Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

 

GEORGETOWN, MASSACHUSETTS, October 27, 2015 –

Georgetown Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTWN) (the “Company”), holding company for Georgetown Bank (the “Bank”), reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2015 of $425,000, or $0.24 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $390,000, or $0.22 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2014. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $1,038,000, or $0.59 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $1,039,000, or $0.60 per basic and diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

 

Robert E. Balletto, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “I am pleased to report that our loan portfolio has grown over 7% since December 31, 2014, with the majority of the growth occurring in commercial loans and during the quarter ended September 30, 2015. Asset quality continues to be strong, as non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets decreased to 0.27% at September 30, 2015. Additionally, non-interest income was supported by our first gains from the sale of Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans, as we continue to look for alternative sources of fee income. We remain focused on our strategic plan, which we believe will enhance long-term stockholder value.” 

 

The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.0475 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on or about November 23, 2015, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 9, 2015.    

 


 

Georgetown Bancorp, Inc.

Selected Financial Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At or for the

 

At or for the

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

September 30, 2015

 

December 31, 2014

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

 

Selected Financial Condition Data:

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

287,440

 

$

271,020

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

6,527

 

 

4,918

 

Loans receivable, net

 

 

248,156

 

 

231,293

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

 

2,346

 

 

2,229

 

Investment securities (1)

 

 

20,755

 

 

20,363

 

Deposits

 

 

194,184

 

 

182,354

 

Borrowings

 

 

58,100

 

 

54,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

31,522

 

 

30,712

 

Stockholders' equity to total assets at end of period

 

 

10.97

%  

 

11.33

%

Total shares outstanding

 

 

1,828,238

 

 

1,827,131

 

Book value per share

 

$

17.24

 

$

16.81

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset Quality Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-performing loans

 

$

779

 

$

953

 

Other real estate owned

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Total non-performing assets

 

 

779

 

 

953

 

Non-performing loans to total loans

 

 

0.31

%  

 

0.41

%

Non-performing assets to total assets

 

 

0.27

%  

 

0.35

%

Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans

 

 

301.16

%  

 

233.89

%

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

 

 

0.94

%  

 

0.96

%

Loans charged off

 

$

25

 

$

269

 

Recoveries on loans previously charged off

 

 

4

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2015

 

2014

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Selected Operating Data:

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

 

Interest and dividend income

 

$

2,989

 

$

2,803

 

$

8,726

 

$

8,346

 

Interest expense

 

 

431

 

 

371

 

 

1,237

 

 

1,074

 

Net interest and dividend income

 

 

2,558

 

 

2,432

 

 

7,489

 

 

7,272

 

Provision for loan losses

 

 

111

 

 

1

 

 

138

 

 

1

 

Net interest and dividend income after provision for loan losses

 

 

2,447

 

 

2,431

 

 

7,351

 

 

7,271

 

Non-interest income

 

 

374

 

 

249

 

 

839

 

 

775

 

Non-interest expense

 

 

2,127

 

 

2,053

 

 

6,523

 

 

6,389

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

694

 

 

627

 

 

1,667

 

 

1,657

 

Income tax provision

 

 

269

 

 

237

 

 

629

 

 

618

 

Net income

 

$

425

 

$

390

 

$

1,038

 

$

1,039

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share:  basic

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.59

 

$

0.60

 

Net income per share:  diluted

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.59

 

$

0.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance Ratios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on average assets

 

 

0.61

%  

 

0.58

%  

 

0.51

%  

 

0.52

%

Return on average equity

 

 

5.59

%  

 

5.31

%  

 

4.58

%  

 

4.77

%

Interest rate spread (2)

 

 

3.62

%  

 

3.64

%  

 

3.63

%  

 

3.66

%

Net interest margin (2)

 

 

3.78

%  

 

3.78

%  

 

3.78

%  

 

3.79

%

Efficiency ratio (3)

 

 

72.57

%  

 

76.57

%  

 

78.32

%  

 

79.39

%

Non-interest expense to average total assets

 

 

3.04

%  

 

3.07

%  

 

3.18

%  

 

3.21

%


(1)

Does not include Federal Home Loan Bank stock of $2.9 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and Bankers Bank Northeast stock of $60,000 at September 30, 2015.

(2)

Presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34% resulting in an adjustment of $7,000 and $8,000 to investment security income for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively and $22,000 and $23,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

(3)

The efficiency ratio represents non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest and dividend income and non-interest income.

 


 

About Georgetown Bancorp, Inc.

 

Georgetown Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Georgetown Bank. Georgetown Bank, with branch offices in Georgetown, North Andover and Rowley, Massachusetts, is committed to making a positive difference in the markets we serve. Our highest priority is to provide exceptional personal service, act with high ethical standards and in the best interest of our customers, employees, shareholders and business partners.  We strive to help each of our customers achieve their unique financial goals through a competitive array of financial products and services. To learn more about Georgetown Bank, visit www.georgetownbank.com or call 978-352-8600.

 

Forward-looking statements

 

This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements, such as statements of the Company’s or the Bank’s plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expects,” “subject,” “believe,” “will,” “intends,” “will be” or “would.” These statements are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which are beyond the Company’s or the Bank’s control) and actual results may differ materially. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements (which reflect management’s analysis of factors only as of the date of which they are given). These factors include general economic conditions, trends in interest rates, the ability of our borrowers to repay their loans, the ability of the Company or the Bank to effectively manage its growth and results of regulatory examinations, among other factors. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Current Reports on Form 8-K.

 

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