Exhibit 99
DCB FINANCIAL CORP ANNOUNCES
SECOND QUARTER 2012 NET INCOME
LEWIS CENTER, Ohio, August 3, 2012 – DCB Financial Corp, (OTC Bulletin Board DCBF), parent holding company of The Delaware County Bank & Trust Company, Lewis Center, Ohio (the “Bank”) announced net income of $283 compared to a net loss of $1,856 for the same period in 2011. This equates to earnings per share of $0.08 for the second quarter of 2012 versus a loss per share of $0.50 for the second quarter of 2011. The increase in earnings is mainly attributed to reduced provision for loan losses and reduced operating expenses.
“We are pleased with the progress that we have been making,” noted Ronald J. Seiffert, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to make significant improvements in our loan quality and our financial results over the past year are a testament to that progress and hard work.”
Net Interest Income
Net interest income for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 was $3,868, a decrease from $4,488 reported for the prior year quarter. This change is attributed to a year-over-year decline in earning assets, partially offset by lower overall costs on deposits and borrowings. Total assets at June 30, 2012 were $510,708, which represents a decline of $105,359, or 17.1% from June 30, 2011. The reduction in assets was caused by a combination of aggressive workout tactics which have successfully reduced the number of problem credits on the Bank’s balance sheet and a reduction of long-term borrowings and time deposits. Management is continuing to deleverage the balance sheet by reducing borrowings to increase capital ratios. This will allow for greater borrowing flexibility in future periods as economic conditions continue to improve within the Bank’s footprint.
Net interest margin was 3.29% for the second quarter of 2012, compared to 3.36% for the first quarter of 2012. This decrease in margin is due to a reduced loan yields, offset by reduced borrowing costs.
Non-interest bearing deposits increased to $89,622 at June 30, 2012 from $67,959 at June 30, 2011. The Bank continues to emphasize core deposit generation as part of its focus to increase exposure to consumer markets while reducing its reliance on public funds and wholesale deposits. Funding costs remain low as interest rates, especially longer term rates, continue to remain near historical lows. Borrowings through the FHLB have been reduced by $34,274 year-over-year and stood at $17,568 at the end of the second quarter.
Noninterest Income
Total noninterest income for the quarter was $1,234, slightly behind the $1,745 recognized in the second quarter of 2011. This decline is mainly attributed to a decline in data processing fees of $286 as the Corporation exited that business in 2011 to focus on its core banking. Other non-interest revenue categories were flat or declined as retail fee production has been difficult under the new consumer protection regulatory guidelines issued in 2011.
Noninterest Expense
The total noninterest expense of $4,782 for the second quarter represents a decline of $1,039, or 17.8%, from the prior year quarter. The decrease in operating expense is attributed to a reduction in salary and benefits, a decline in occupancy expense and a reduction in insurance costs including FDIC deposit insurance premiums.
Analysis of Selected Financial Condition
The Corporation’s assets totaled $510,708 at June 30, 2012, compared to $522,881 at December 31, 2011. Cash and cash equivalents were $57,153 at the end of the quarter which is adequate to fund anticipated new loan originations. Excess cash has also been used to increase the securities portfolio. Total securities increased to $96,131 at June 30, 2012 from $89,123 at year-end 2011. Total loans decreased to $322,777 from $359,767 at year-end, 2011. The decline in outstanding loan balances is mainly due to commercial real estate work-out activities coupled with the lower volume of new originations in the current recovering economy. The Company continues to be successful in improving its non-performing loans via note sales, refinancing to other institutions and restructures.
Total deposits were up slightly from December 31, 2011, and ended the quarter at $449,644. The shift from interest bearing to non-interest bearing is the result of initiatives to grow transaction accounts, and an effort to reduce reliance on time deposits. Management also continued its efforts to reduce FHLB debt through an early pay-off of existing balances. This allowed for a productive use of short-term cash balances while continuing to deleverage the balance sheet. Long-term debt at June 30, 2012 was $17,568, down from $40,036 since year-end 2011. Management intends to continue to reduce its exposure to higher costing FHLB advances through year-end according to the expected maturity schedule of those borrowings, further reducing the outstanding debt load.
Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses totaled $255 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $2,536 for the same period in 2011. This decline from the previous year’s quarter is mainly attributed to the reduced requirement for additional reserves based on the Bank’s reserve methodology. During the current quarter, credit risk improved due to reduced problem loans, stable nonaccrual loans and reduced delinquency rates. Credit quality continues to improve due to positive workout activities, charge-offs of bad loans and increased collection efforts. Additionally, economic activity within the bank’s market area has shown some improvement as declining unemployment rates and stabilization of the real estate sector has supported overall improved loan loss metrics. Management continues to execute a rigorous loan quality review on its problem credits to determine if additional reserves are needed for expected future credit losses.
The allowance for loan losses was $9,148, or 2.83% of total loans at June 30, 2012. Net charge-offs for the second quarter were $450. Non-accrual loans at June 30, 2012 were $7,022, stable from the previous quarter. Non-accrual balances are generally attributed to loans in the investment real estate sector that were not generating sufficient cash flow to service the debt. Management continues to focus on workout related activity to reduce non-accrual and substandard but performing loans. Delinquent loans over thirty days decreased to 1.86% of total loans at June 30, 2012 from 2.24% at December 31, 2011. As noted, delinquency trends continue to improve as credit initiatives and improving economic conditions result in the improved financial performance of borrowers. Delinquent loans continue to be primarily centered in the real estate investment and commercial portfolios.
DCB FINANCIAL CORP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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| June 30, 2012 | December 31, 2011 | |||||||
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Cash and due from financial institutions | $ | 16,301 | $ | 11,067 | ||||
Interest-bearing deposits | 40,852 | 28,247 | ||||||
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Total cash and cash equivalents | 57,153 | 39,314 | ||||||
Securities available-for-sale | 95,051 | 88,113 | ||||||
Securities held-to-maturity | 1,080 | 1,010 | ||||||
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Total securities | 96,131 | 89,123 | ||||||
Loans | 322,777 | 359,767 | ||||||
Less allowance for loan losses | (9,148 | ) | (9,584 | ) | ||||
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Net loans | 313,629 | 350,183 | ||||||
Real estate owned | 4,741 | 4,605 | ||||||
Investment in FHLB stock | 3,799 | 3,799 | ||||||
Premises and equipment, net | 11,709 | 12,107 | ||||||
Bank-owned life insurance | 18,233 | 17,822 | ||||||
Accrued interest receivable and other assets | 5,313 | 5,928 | ||||||
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Total assets | $ | 510,708 | $ | 522,881 | ||||
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Noninterest-bearing | $ | 89,622 | $ | 82,429 | ||||
Interest-bearing | 360,022 | 362,999 | ||||||
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Total deposits | 449,644 | 445,428 | ||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 17,568 | 40,036 | ||||||
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities | 8,299 | 2,718 | ||||||
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Total liabilities | 475,511 | 488,182 | ||||||
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SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Common stock, no par value, 7,500,000 shares authorized, 4,273,908 issued | 3,785 | 3,785 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 45,587 | 45,145 | ||||||
Treasury stock, at cost, 556,523 shares | (13,494 | ) | (13,494 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (681 | ) | (737 | ) | ||||
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Total shareholders’ equity | 35,197 | 34,699 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 510,708 | $ | 522,181 | ||||
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DCB FINANCIAL CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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| Three Months Ended June30, | ||||||||
| 2012 | 2011 | |||||||
Interest and dividend income | ||||||||
Loans | $ | 4,081 | $ | 5,106 | ||||
Taxable securities | 560 | 540 | ||||||
Tax-exempt securities | 56 | 87 | ||||||
Federal funds sold and other | 28 | 37 | ||||||
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Total interest income | 4,725 | 5,770 | ||||||
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Deposits | 631 | 697 | ||||||
Borrowings | 226 | 585 | ||||||
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Total interest expense | 857 | 1,282 | ||||||
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Net interest income | 3,868 | 4,488 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses | 255 | 2,536 | ||||||
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Net interest income after provision for loan losses | 3,613 | 1,952 | ||||||
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Service charges on deposit accounts | 596 | 647 | ||||||
Trust department income | 224 | 206 | ||||||
Net gain on sales of assets | (42 | ) | (14 | ) | ||||
Gains on sale of loans | — | 19 | ||||||
Treasury management fees | 65 | 101 | ||||||
Data processing servicing fees | — | 286 | ||||||
Earnings on bank owned life insurance | 166 | 249 | ||||||
Other | 122 | 251 | ||||||
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Total noninterest income | 1,234 | 1,745 | ||||||
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Salaries and other employee benefits | 2,358 | 2,767 | ||||||
Occupancy and equipment | 695 | 920 | ||||||
Professional services | 307 | 355 | ||||||
Advertising | 104 | 91 | ||||||
Postage, freight and courier | 32 | 63 | ||||||
Supplies | 51 | 49 | ||||||
State franchise taxes | 104 | 125 | ||||||
Federal deposit insurance premiums | 284 | 482 | ||||||
Other | 847 | 969 | ||||||
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Total noninterest expense | 4,782 | 5,821 | ||||||
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Income (loss) before income tax credits | 65 | (2,124 | ) | |||||
Income tax expense (credits) | (218 | ) | (268 | ) | ||||
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Net income | $ | 283 | $ | (1,856 | ) | |||
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Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share | $ | 0.08 | $ | (0.50 | ) | |||
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Dividends per share | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
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DCB FINANCIAL CORP
Selected Key Ratios and Other Financial Data
(Unaudited)
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Key Financial Information | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||
Net interest income | $ | 3,868 | $ | 4,488 | ||||
Provision for loan losses | $ | 255 | $ | 2,536 | ||||
Noninterest income | $ | 1,234 | $ | 1,745 | ||||
Noninterest expense | $ | 4,782 | $ | 5,821 | ||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 283 | $ | (1,856 | ) | |||
Loan balances (average) | $ | 330,722 | $ | 402,441 | ||||
Deposit balances (average) | $ | 456,013 | $ | 414,119 | ||||
Nonaccrual loans | $ | 7,022 | $ | 17,490 | ||||
Loans 90 days past due and accruing | $ | 985 | $ | 1,536 | ||||
Basic income (loss) per common share | $ | 0.08 | $ | (0.50 | ) | |||
Diluted income (loss) per common share | $ | 0.08 | $ | (0.50 | ) | |||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||
Basic | 3,717,385 | 3,717,385 | ||||||
Diluted | 3,740,349 | 3,717,385 | ||||||
DCB FINANCIAL CORP
Selected Key Ratios and Other Financial Data
(Unaudited)
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Key Ratios | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||
Return (annualized) on average assets | 0.22 | % | (1.29 | )% | ||||
Return (annualized) on average shareholders’ equity | 3.24 | % | (19.67 | )% | ||||
Annualized noninterest expense to average assets | 3.73 | % | 4.03 | % | ||||
Efficiency ratio | 93.73 | % | 92.42 | % | ||||
Net interest margin | 3.29 | % | 3.36 | % | ||||
Equity to assets at period end | 6.89 | % | 5.87 | % | ||||
Allowance to assets at period end | 2.83 | % | 2.87 | % | ||||
Total allowance for losses on loans to nonaccrual loans | 130 | % | 64 | % | ||||
Net chargeoffs (annualized) as a percent of average loans | 0.67 | % | 2.00 | % | ||||
Delinquent loans (30+ days) | 1.86 | % | 3.64 | % | ||||
Nonperforming loans to total loans | 2.18 | % | 4.42 | % | ||||
Nonperforming assets to total assets | 2.51 | % | 3.82 | % | ||||
Business of DCB Financial Corp
DCB Financial Corp (the “Corporation”) is a financial holding company formed under the laws of the State of Ohio. The Corporation is the parent of The Delaware County Bank & Trust Company, (the “Bank”) a state-chartered commercial bank. The Bank conducts business from its main offices at 110 Riverbend Avenue in Lewis Center, Ohio, and through its 14 branch offices located in Delaware County, Ohio and surrounding communities. The Bank provides customary retail and commercial banking services to its customers, including checking and savings accounts, time deposits, IRAs, safe deposit facilities, personal loans, commercial loans, real estate mortgage loans, night depository facilities and trust and personalized wealth management services. The Bank also provides cash management, bond registrar and payment services.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
DCB’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and follow general practices within the financial services industry. The application of these principles requires management to make estimates, assumptions, and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates, assumptions, and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions, and judgments.
The most significant accounting policies followed by the Corporation are presented in Note 1 of the audited consolidated financial statements contained in the Corporation’s 2011 Annual Report to Shareholders. These policies, along with the disclosures presented in the other financial statement notes and in this financial review, provide information on how significant assets and liabilities are valued in the financial statements and how those values are determined.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this report constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to the financial condition and prospects, lending risks, plans for future business development and marketing activities, capital spending and financing sources, capital structure, the effects of regulation and competition, and the prospective business of both the Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary The Delaware County Bank & Trust Company. Where used in this report, the word “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” and similar words and expressions, as they relate to the Corporation or the Bank or their respective management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements reflect the current views of the Corporation and are based on information currently available to the management of the Corporation and the Bank and upon current expectations, estimates, and projections about the Corporation and its industry, management’s belief with respect thereto, and certain assumptions made by management. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (i) significant increases in competitive pressure in the banking and financial services industries; (ii) changes in the interest rate environment which could reduce anticipated or actual margins; (iii) changes in political conditions or the legislative or regulatory environment; (iv) general economic conditions, either nationally or regionally (especially in central Ohio), becoming less favorable than expected resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality of assets; (v) changes occurring in business conditions and inflation; (vi) changes in technology; (vii) changes in monetary and tax policies; (viii) changes in the securities markets; and (ix) other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the filings of the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Corporation does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.