Peoples Bancorp Announces Third Quarter Earnings Results
- Press Release
- Source: Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.
- On 9:02 am EDT, Wednesday October 28, 2009
NEWTON, N.C., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBK - News), the parent company of Peoples Bank, reported net earnings of $300,000, or $0.05 basic and diluted net earnings per share, before adjustment for preferred stock dividends and accretion, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $1.7 million, or $0.31 basic and diluted net earnings per share, for the same period one year ago. After adjusting for $348,000 in dividends and accretion on preferred stock, net loss available to common shareholders for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $48,000, or $0.01 basic and diluted net loss per common share. Net earnings from recurring operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $670,000, or $0.12 basic and diluted net earnings per share, before adjustment for preferred stock dividends and accretion, as compared to third quarter 2008 net earnings from recurring operations of $2.0 million, or $0.35 basic and diluted net earnings per share. Tony W. Wolfe, President and Chief Executive Officer, attributed the decrease in third quarter earnings to an increase in provision for loan losses and a decrease in net interest income. Mr. Wolfe noted that the decline in earnings for the third quarter reflects the continuing impact of the current financial crisis in the increase in non-performing assets when compared to the same quarter in 2008. Mr. Wolfe stated that the recessionary environment continues to have an adverse impact on real estate values, new home sales and construction, necessitating an increase in the provision for loan losses as the risk of loss in the loan portfolio increases.
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Year-to-date net earnings as of September 30, 2009 was $2.3 million, or $0.41 basic and diluted net earnings per share, before adjustment for preferred stock dividends and accretion, as compared to $6.0 million, or $1.07 basic net earnings per share and $1.06 diluted net earnings per share, for the same period one year ago. After adjusting for $898,000 in dividends and accretion on preferred stock, net earnings available to common shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $1.4 million, or $0.25 basic and diluted net earnings per common share. Net earnings from recurring operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $1.9 million, or $0.35 basic and diluted net earnings per share, before adjustment for preferred stock dividends and accretion, as compared to net earnings from recurring operations of $6.2 million, or $1.10 basic net earnings per share and $1.09 diluted net earnings per share, for the same period one year ago. The decrease in year-to-date earnings is primarily attributable to an increase in provision for loan losses and an increase in non-interest expense, which were partially offset by an increase in non-interest income as discussed below.
Shareholders' equity increased to $99.5 million, or 9.56% of total assets, at September 30, 2009 as compared to $73.2 million, or 7.60% of total assets, at September 30, 2008, primarily due to the issuance on December 23, 2008 of $24.4 million in Series A preferred stock and a warrant for shares of common stock with a value of $704,000 associated with the Company's participation in the U.S. Treasury Department's Capital Purchase Program ("CPP") under the Troubled Asset Relief Program. The CPP, created by the U.S. Treasury, is a voluntary program in which selected, healthy financial institutions were encouraged to participate. Approved use of the funds includes, among other things, providing credit to qualified borrowers, either as companies or individuals. Such participation is intended to support the economic development of the community and thereby restore the health of the local and national economy.
Net interest income was $8.3 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2009 compared to $8.5 million for the same period one year ago. This decease in interest income is primarily due to a 175 basis point reduction in the Bank's prime commercial lending rate from September 30, 2008 to September 30, 2009, which was partially offset by a decrease in the cost of funds and an increase in interest earning assets. Net income from derivative instruments was $662,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $907,000 for the same period in 2008. Net interest income after the provision for loan losses decreased 31% to $5.1 million during the third quarter of 2009, compared to $7.5 million for the same period one year ago. The provision for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $3.1 million as compared to $1.0 million for the same period one year ago, primarily attributable to a $16.5 million increase in non-performing assets from September 30, 2008 to September 30, 2009 and growth in the loan portfolio.
Recurring non-interest income amounted to $2.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $2.8 million for the same period one year ago. Non-recurring losses of $360,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 included a $281,000 loss on the disposition of assets and a $79,000 write-down on an investment. Management determined the market value of this investment had decreased significantly and was not considered temporary, therefore a write-down was appropriate during the third quarter of 2009. Non-recurring losses of $316,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 were due to a $176,000 loss on the disposition of assets and a $140,000 loss on the sale of securities.
Year-to-date net interest income as of September 30, 2009 decreased 2% to $24.3 million compared to $24.7 million for the same period one year ago. This decrease is primarily attributable to a reduction in the Bank's prime commercial lending rate. The decrease in loan interest income resulting from a decline in prime rate was partially offset by an increase in income from derivative instruments. Net income from derivative instruments was $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $2.2 million for the same period in 2008. Net interest income after the provision for loan losses decreased 24% to $17.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $22.6 million for the same period one year ago. The provision for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $7.2 million as compared to $2.1 million for the same period one year ago, primarily attributable to an increase in non-performing assets, a $1.3 million increase in net charge-offs during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period last year and growth in the loan portfolio. Net charge-offs during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 included $752,000 on construction and acquisition and development loans, $1.1 million on mortgage loans and $856,000 on non-real estate loans, which included $409,000 on commercial loans.
Recurring non-interest income increased 2% to $8.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $8.2 million for the same period one year ago. The increase in recurring non-interest income is primarily due to a $107,000 increase in mortgage banking income resulting from increased mortgage loan demand. Net non-recurring gains of $552,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 included a $1.8 million gain on sale of securities, which was partially offset by write-downs of three securities totaling $723,000. This $1.1 million net gain on the sale and write-down of securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was partially offset by a $521,000 loss on the disposition of assets. Net non-recurring losses of $276,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 were due to a $140,000 loss on the sale of securities and a $136,000 loss on the disposition of assets.
Non-interest expense increased 6% to $22.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $21.3 million for the same period last year. The increase in non-interest expense included an increase of $338,000 or 9% in occupancy expense due to an increase in furniture and equipment expense and a net increase of $1.2 million or 19% in non-interest expenses other than salary, benefits and occupancy expenses. The increase in non-interest expenses other than salary, benefits and occupancy expenses is primarily attributable to an increase of $376,000 in debit card expense and an increase of $1.0 million in
FDIC insurance expense due to an increase in 2009 FDIC insurance assessment rates combined with a $453,000 FDIC insurance special assessment paid in September 2009.
Total assets as of September 30, 2009 amounted to $1.0 billion, an increase of 8% compared to total assets of $964.0 million at September 30, 2008. This increase is primarily attributable to an increase in investment securities available for sale combined with an increase in loans. Available for sale securities increased 63% to $188.4 million as of September 30, 2009 compared to $115.8 million as of September 30, 2008 primarily due to $77.3 million in securities purchased in a leverage transaction used to offset the cost of the Company's CPP dividend. Loans increased 2% to $782.3 million as of September 30, 2009 compared to $765.1 million as of September 30, 2008.
Non-performing assets increased 14% to $29.1 million or 2.79% of total assets at September 30, 2009, compared to $25.4 million or 2.50% of total assets at June 30, 2009 primarily due to a $2.0 million increase in non-performing loans combined with a $1.7 million increase in Other Real Estate Owned. Non-performing assets amounted to $12.6 million or 1.30% of total assets at September 30, 2008. Non-performing loans include $5.7 million in construction and acquisition and development loans, $18.6 million in commercial and residential mortgage loans and $1.1 million in other loans at September 30, 2009 as compared to $5.0 million in construction and acquisition and development loans, $16.9 million in commercial and residential mortgage loans and $1.6 million in other loans as of June 30, 2009. The allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2009 amounted to $15.5 million or 1.98% of total loans compared to $9.8 million or 1.28% of total loans at September 30, 2008.
Deposits amounted to $794.3 million as of September 30, 2009, representing an increase of 5% over deposits of $753.9 million at September 30, 2008. Core deposits, which include non-interest bearing demand deposits, NOW, MMDA, savings and non-brokered certificates of deposits of denominations less than $100,000, increased $25.0 million to $548.0 million at September 30, 2009 as compared to $523.0 million at September 30, 2008. Certificates of deposit in amounts greater than $100,000 or more totaled $240.4 million at September 30, 2009 as compared to $230.9 million at September 30, 2008.
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase amounted to $31.9 million at September 30, 2009 as compared to $32.2 million at September 30, 2008. Short-term Federal Reserve Bank borrowings amounted to $12.5 million as of September 30, 2009.
Peoples Bank operates 22 offices entirely in North Carolina, with offices in Catawba, Alexander, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Union, Iredell and Wake Counties. The Company's common stock is publicly traded and is quoted on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "PEBK."
Statements made in this press release, other than those concerning historical information, should be considered forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management and on the information available to management at the time that this release was prepared. These statements can be identified by the use of words like "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," and "believe," variations of these words and other similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, (1) competition in the markets served by Peoples Bank, (2) changes in the interest rate environment, (3) general national, regional or local economic conditions may be less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality and the possible impairment of collectibility of loans, (4) legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in accounting standards, (5) significant changes in the federal and state legal and regulatory environment and tax laws, (6) the impact of changes in monetary and fiscal policies, laws, rules and regulations and (7) other risks and factors identified in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to those described in Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.'s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, 2009, December 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, December 31, September 30,
2009 2008 2008
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
ASSETS:
Cash and due from banks $35,775 $19,743 $24,929
Interest bearing deposits 1,412 1,453 18,822
Federal funds sold - 6,733 2,463
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Cash and cash equivalents 37,187 27,929 46,214
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Investment securities
available for sale 188,352 124,916 115,846
Other investments 6,117 6,303 6,303
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Total securities 194,469 131,219 122,149
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Mortgage loans held for sale 1,577 - -
Loans 782,272 781,188 765,104
Less: Allowance for loan losses (15,474) (11,025) (9,763)
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Net loans 766,798 770,163 755,341
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Premises and equipment, net 17,539 18,297 18,531
Cash surrender value of life
insurance 7,216 7,019 6,959
Accrued interest receivable
and other assets 16,445 14,135 14,828
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Total assets $1,041,231 $968,762 $964,022
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing demand $111,578 $104,448 $115,078
NOW, MMDA & Savings 272,865 210,058 213,593
Time, $100,000 or more 240,440 220,374 230,885
Other time 169,435 186,182 194,311
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Total deposits 794,318 721,062 753,867
Demand notes payable to U.S. Treasury 444 1,600 1,600
Securities sold under
agreement to repurchase 31,911 37,501 32,231
Short-term Federal Reserve
Bank borrowings 12,500 5,000 -
FHLB borrowings 77,000 77,000 77,000
Junior subordinated debentures 20,619 20,619 20,619
Accrued interest payable and
other liabilities 4,940 4,852 5,479
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Total liabilities 941,732 867,634 890,796
Shareholders' equity:
Series A preferred stock,
$1,000 stated value; authorized
5,000,000 shares; issued and
outstanding 25,054 shares in
2009 and 2008 24,441 24,350 -
Common stock, no par value;
authorized 20,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 5,539,056
shares in 2009 and 2008 48,269 48,269 48,142
Retained earnings 23,043 22,985 23,252
Accumulated other
comprehensive income 3,746 5,524 1,832
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Total shareholders' equity 99,499 101,128 73,226
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Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $1,041,231 $968,762 $964,022
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
INTEREST INCOME:
Interest and fees on loans $10,662 $12,734 $32,603 $38,407
Interest on federal funds
sold - 17 1 52
Interest on investment
securities:
U.S. Government sponsored
enterprises 1,385 1,065 3,947 3,305
States and political
subdivisions 325 225 866 668
Other 31 80 90 315
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Total interest income 12,403 14,121 37,507 42,747
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INTEREST EXPENSE:
NOW, MMDA & savings deposits 789 807 2,066 2,514
Time deposits 2,213 3,536 7,669 11,467
FHLB borrowings 911 891 2,666 2,722
Junior subordinated
debentures 116 233 445 790
Other 103 159 312 513
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Total interest expense 4,132 5,626 13,158 18,006
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NET INTEREST INCOME 8,271 8,495 24,349 24,741
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 3,139 1,035 7,156 2,107
----- ----- ----- -----
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 5,132 7,460 17,193 22,634
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NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Service charges 1,511 1,411 4,094 3,814
Other service charges and
fees 472 575 1,568 1,842
Gain (loss) on sale and
write-down of securities (79) (140) 1,072 (140)
Mortgage banking income 129 165 633 526
Insurance and brokerage
commission 87 104 286 330
Miscellaneous 383 391 1,287 1,542
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Total non-interest income 2,503 2,506 8,940 7,914
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NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
Salaries and employee
benefits 3,596 3,890 11,231 11,435
Occupancy 1,357 1,228 3,990 3,652
Other 2,391 2,160 7,421 6,234
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Total non-interest
expense 7,344 7,278 22,642 21,321
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EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 291 2,688 3,491 9,227
INCOME TAXES (9) 942 1,206 3,234
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NET EARNINGS 300 1,746 2,285 5,993
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Dividends and accretion on
preferred stock 348 - 898 -
--- --- --- ---
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) AVAILABLE
TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $(48) $1,746 $1,387 $5,993
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PER COMMON SHARE AMOUNTS
Basic net earnings (loss) $(0.01) $0.31 $0.25 $1.07
Diluted net earnings (loss) $(0.01) $0.31 $0.25 $1.06
Cash dividends $0.07 $0.12 $0.24 $0.36
Book value $13.42 $13.10 $13.42 $13.10
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands)
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
SELECTED AVERAGE BALANCES:
Available for sale
securities $172,027 $113,459 $151,647 $115,898
Loans 788,435 757,423 782,786 738,040
Earning assets 968,805 885,428 948,378 866,513
Assets 1,025,113 938,729 1,003,717 920,419
Deposits 776,680 729,485 758,804 712,835
Shareholders' equity 99,007 73,943 100,917 75,837
SELECTED KEY DATA:
Net interest margin
(tax equivalent) 3.48% 3.90% 3.53% 3.91%
Return of average assets 0.12% 0.74% 0.30% 0.87%
Return on average
shareholders' equity 1.20% 9.40% 3.03% 10.56%
Shareholders' equity to
total assets (period end) 9.56% 7.60% 9.56% 7.60%
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES:
Balance, beginning of
period $13,290 $9,642 $11,026 $9,103
Provision for loan losses 3,139 1,035 7,156 2,107
Charge-offs (1,110) (980) (3,166) (1,667)
Recoveries 155 66 458 220
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Balance, end of period $15,474 $9,763 $15,474 $9,763
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ASSET QUALITY:
Non-accrual loans $23,990 $9,002
90 days past due and
still accruing 1,411 522
Other real estate owned 3,662 3,026
Repossessed assets - 1
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Total non-performing assets $29,063 $12,551
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Non-performing assets to
total assets 2.79% 1.30%
Allowance for loan losses
to non-performing assets 53.24% 77.78%
Allowance for loan losses
to total loans 1.98% 1.28%
LOAN RISK GRADE ANALYSIS: Percentage of Loans
By Risk Grade*
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9/30/2009 9/30/2008
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Risk 1 (excellent quality) 3.56% 7.03%
Risk 2 (high quality) 16.13% 16.15%
Risk 3 (good quality) 53.09% 65.14%
Risk 4 (management attention) 17.39% 8.49%
Risk 5 (watch) 5.24% 1.30%
Risk 6 (substandard) 1.51% 0.70%
Risk 7 (low substandard) 0.00% 0.00%
Risk 8 (doubtful) 0.00% 0.00%
Risk 9 (loss) 0.00% 0.00%
*Excludes non-accrual loans
At September 30, 2009 there were eight relationships exceeding $1.0
million (which totaled $19.5 million) in the Watch risk grade, three
relationships exceeding $1.0 million in the Substandard risk grade (which
totaled $8.6 million) and no relationships exceeding $1.0 million in the
Low Substandard risk grade. These customers continue to meet payment
requirements and these relationships would not become non-performing
assets unless they are unable to meet those requirements.
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