EXHIBIT 99
MBT Financial Corp. Announces
FirstQuarter2016 Profit and Dividend
MONROE, Mich., April 28, 2016 – MBT Financial Corp., (Nasdaq: MBTF), the parent company of Monroe Bank & Trust, reported a preliminary net profit of $2,997,000 ($0.13 per share, basic and diluted), in the first quarter of 2016, compared to a profit of $2,777,000 ($0.12 per share, basic and diluted), in the first quarter of 2015. The Company also announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.03 per share on May 19, 2016 to shareholders of record as of May 12, 2016.
Earnings for the Company improved this quarter due to increased non-interest income and decreased non-interest expenses. Net interest income decreased and the provision for loan losses increased compared to the first quarter of 2015. The net interest margin decreased from 3.27% in the first quarter of 2015 to 3.09% in the first quarter of 2016, however the average amount of interest earning assets increased $50.9 million and the first quarter was a day longer in 2016, and as a result, the net interest income only decreased $52,000, or 0.6% in the first quarter of 2016 compared to the first quarter of 2015.
The provision for loan losses increased $500,000 compared to the first quarter of 2015 from a negative expense of $800,000 in the first quarter of 2015 to a negative expense of $300,000 recorded this quarter. Classified assets decreased 8.1% during the first quarter and the analysis of the risk in the loan portfolio indicated a need to reduce the Allowance for Loan Losses again this quarter. Total Loans were flat during the first quarter, but the continued improvement in asset quality enabled the Company to reduce the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses from 1.76% of loans at the end of 2015 to 1.70% as of the end of the first quarter of 2016.
Non-interest income, excluding Other Real Estate and securities gains and losses increased $198,000, or 5.4% in the first quarter of 2016 compared to the first quarter of 2015. Deposit account fees, debit card income, and Bank Owned Life Insurance income increased while wealth management income decreased.
Total non-interest expenses decreased $336,000, or 3.4% in the first quarter of 2016 compared to the first quarter of 2015. Salaries and benefits decreased $256,000 or 4.4% as a result of the efficiency initiative that reduced our staffing in the fourth quarter of 2015. Occupancy expense decreased $119,000, or 14.5% due to lower depreciation, utilities, and maintenance costs, which were the result of the closing of four branch offices and the milder winter. Expenses related to Other Real Estate Owned decreased $62,000 due to the decrease in the number of properties owned. The FDIC deposit insurance assessment decreased $245,000 and other insurance decreased $108,000 due to the improved financial condition of the bank.
Total assets of the company decreased $8.2 million, or 0.6% compared to December 31, 2015. Capital decreased $4.9 million during the quarter because the payment of the special and regular dividends exceeded the net income for the quarter. The ratio of equity to assets decreased from 10.98% at the end of 2015 to 10.68% at March 31, 2016. The Bank’s Tier 1 Leverage ratio decreased from 10.91% as of December 31, 2015 to 10.04% as of March 31, 2016.
H. Douglas Chaffin, President and CEO, commented, “We are pleased with our start to 2016 and we are optimistic about our prospects for the remainder of the year. We paid a special dividend of $0.50 and reinstated our quarterly dividend of $0.03 during the first quarter, and we are continuing to provide a return to our shareholders by declaring a second $0.03 quarterly dividend, payable in May. While we remain concerned about the effect of global and national issues on our local economy, we plan to continue our efforts to improve profitability by growing our loan portfolio, improving our investment portfolio yield, and improving our operational efficiency. We will also actively manage our capital, retaining sufficient resources to fund growth, whether it is within our existing branch network or through strategic acquisition opportunities. Our current environment still presents challenges, but we remain confident in our ability to maintain our position as the premier independent provider of financial services in the communities we serve.”
Conference Call
MBT Financial Corp. will hold a conference call to discuss the First Quarter 2016 results on Friday, April 29, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be webcast and can be accessed at the Investor Relations/Corporate Profile page of MBT Financial Corp.’s web site www.mbandt.com. The call can also be accessed in the United States by calling toll free (877) 510-3783. The toll free number for callers in Canada is (855) 669-9657 and international callers can access the call at (412) 902-4136. A replay will be available one hour after the conclusion of the call at (877) 344-7529, Conference #10083321. The replay will be available until May 29, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. The webcast will be archived on the Company’s web site and available for twelve months following the call.
About the Company:
MBT Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: MBTF), a bank holding company headquartered in Monroe, Michigan, is the parent company of Monroe Bank & Trust (“MBT”). Founded in 1858, MBT is one of the largest independently owned community banks in Southeast Michigan. With over $1.3 billion in assets, MBT is a full-service bank, offering a complete range of business and personal accounts, credit and mortgage options, investment and retirement services and award-winning financial literacy outreach. MBT employee volunteers contribute approximately 9,000 hours of community service annually. MBT’s Commercial Lending Group is a top SBA lending partner. MBT’s Wealth Management Group (“WMG”) is one of the largest and most respected in Michigan. The Michigan Bankers Association ranks MBT fourth among all Michigan banks for total trust assets. With offices and ATMs in Monroe, Lenawee, and Wayne Counties, convenient mobile and online banking, a robust online and social media presence and a comprehensive array of products and services, MBT prides itself in offering World Class Banking with a Local Address. Visit MBT’s website at www.mbandt.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein are not based on historical facts and are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements which are based on various assumptions (some of which are beyond the Company's control), may be identified by reference to a future period or periods, or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "continue," or similar terms or variations on those terms, or the negative of these terms. Actual results could differ materially from those set forth in forward-looking statements, due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, those related to the economic environment, particularly in the market areas in which the Company operates, competitive products and pricing, fiscal and monetary policies of the U.S. Government, changes in government regulations affecting financial institutions, including regulatory fees and capital requirements, changes in prevailing interest rates, acquisitions and the integration of acquired businesses, credit risk management, asset/liability management, change in the financial and securities markets, including changes with respect to the market value of our financial assets, the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity, and the ability of the Company to resolve or dispose of problem loans. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
MBT FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - UNAUDITED
| | | Quarterly | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2015 | | | 2015 | | | 2015 | |
(dollars in thousands except per share data) | | 1st Qtr | | | 4th Qtr | | | 3rd Qtr | | | 2nd Qtr | | | 1st Qtr | |
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EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net interest income | | $ | 9,290 | | | $ | 9,328 | | | $ | 9,224 | | | $ | 9,081 | | | $ | 9,342 | |
FTE Net interest income | | $ | 9,438 | | | $ | 9,469 | | | $ | 9,358 | | | $ | 9,213 | | | $ | 9,474 | |
Provision for loan and lease losses | | $ | (300 | ) | | $ | (2,000 | ) | | $ | (200 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | (800 | ) |
Non interest income | | $ | 4,114 | | | $ | 3,919 | | | $ | 3,978 | | | $ | 3,805 | | | $ | 3,625 | |
Non interest expense | | $ | 9,483 | | | $ | 9,485 | | | $ | 9,166 | | | $ | 9,730 | | | $ | 9,819 | |
Net income | | $ | 2,997 | | | $ | 4,014 | | | $ | 3,006 | | | $ | 2,285 | | | $ | 2,777 | |
Basic earnings per share | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.18 | | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.12 | |
Diluted earnings per share | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.18 | | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.12 | |
Average shares outstanding | | | 22,854,556 | | | | 22,764,801 | | | | 22,748,974 | | | | 22,733,739 | | | | 22,721,845 | |
Average diluted shares outstanding | | | 23,014,957 | | | | 22,967,108 | | | | 22,949,063 | | | | 22,931,544 | | | | 22,906,334 | |
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PERFORMANCE RATIOS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Return on average assets | | | 0.91 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.89 | % |
Return on average common equity | | | 8.57 | % | | | 10.79 | % | | | 8.48 | % | | | 6.48 | % | | | 8.28 | % |
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Base Margin | | | 3.04 | % | | | 3.04 | % | | | 3.05 | % | | | 3.04 | % | | | 3.10 | % |
FTE Adjustment | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.05 | % |
Loan Fees | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.12 | % |
FTE Net Interest Margin | | | 3.09 | % | | | 3.11 | % | | | 3.11 | % | | | 3.12 | % | | | 3.27 | % |
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Efficiency ratio | | | 69.75 | % | | | 72.10 | % | | | 67.83 | % | | | 73.18 | % | | | 73.66 | % |
Full-time equivalent employees | | | 288 | | | | 297 | | | | 337 | | | | 350 | | | | 355 | |
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CAPITAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average equity to average assets | | | 10.65 | % | | | 11.34 | % | | | 10.96 | % | | | 11.09 | % | | | 10.70 | % |
Book value per share | | $ | 6.22 | | | $ | 6.46 | | | $ | 6.42 | | | $ | 6.11 | | | $ | 6.17 | |
Cash dividend per share | | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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ASSET QUALITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loan Charge-Offs | | $ | 209 | | | $ | 1,191 | | | $ | 192 | | | $ | 407 | | | $ | 322 | |
Loan Recoveries | | $ | 150 | | | $ | 1,091 | | | $ | 309 | | | $ | 295 | | | $ | 1,105 | |
Net Charge-Offs | | $ | 59 | | | $ | 100 | | | $ | (117 | ) | | $ | 112 | | | $ | (783 | ) |
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Allowance for loan and lease losses | | $ | 10,537 | | | $ | 10,896 | | | $ | 12,996 | | | $ | 13,079 | | | $ | 13,191 | |
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Nonaccrual Loans | | $ | 8,079 | | | $ | 8,633 | | | $ | 10,623 | | | $ | 11,135 | | | $ | 12,329 | |
Loans 90 days past due | | $ | 17 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3 | |
Restructured loans | | $ | 17,828 | | | $ | 18,910 | | | $ | 20,972 | | | $ | 22,812 | | | $ | 22,788 | |
Total non performing loans | | $ | 25,924 | | | $ | 27,547 | | | $ | 31,601 | | | $ | 33,947 | | | $ | 35,120 | |
Other real estate owned & other assets | | $ | 1,608 | | | $ | 2,383 | | | $ | 2,154 | | | $ | 4,237 | | | $ | 4,893 | |
Total non performing assets | | $ | 27,532 | | | $ | 29,930 | | | $ | 33,755 | | | $ | 38,184 | | | $ | 40,013 | |
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Classified Loans | | $ | 26,768 | | | $ | 28,490 | | | $ | 34,948 | | | $ | 41,952 | | | $ | 46,668 | |
Other real estate owned & other assets | | $ | 1,608 | | | $ | 2,383 | | | $ | 2,154 | | | $ | 4,237 | | | $ | 4,893 | |
Total classified assets | | $ | 28,376 | | | $ | 30,873 | | | $ | 37,102 | | | $ | 46,189 | | | $ | 51,561 | |
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Net loan charge-offs to average loans | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | -0.07 | % | | | 0.07 | % | | | -0.52 | % |
Allowance for loan losses to total loans | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | | 2.13 | % |
Non performing loans to gross loans | | | 4.19 | % | | | 4.45 | % | | | 5.05 | % | | | 5.43 | % | | | 5.67 | % |
Non performing assets to total assets | | | 2.06 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.56 | % | | | 2.96 | % | | | 3.06 | % |
Classified assets to total capital | | | 19.65 | % | | | 20.06 | % | | | 24.55 | % | | | 31.36 | % | | | 35.70 | % |
Allowance to non performing loans | | | 40.65 | % | | | 39.55 | % | | | 41.13 | % | | | 38.53 | % | | | 37.56 | % |
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END OF PERIOD BALANCES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans and leases | | $ | 618,613 | | | $ | 618,785 | | | $ | 625,406 | | | $ | 625,172 | | | $ | 619,385 | |
Total earning assets | | $ | 1,227,990 | | | $ | 1,231,128 | | | $ | 1,212,892 | | | $ | 1,177,475 | | | $ | 1,196,949 | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,334,131 | | | $ | 1,342,313 | | | $ | 1,316,719 | | | $ | 1,292,104 | | | $ | 1,307,053 | |
Deposits | | $ | 1,162,733 | | | $ | 1,165,393 | | | $ | 1,136,809 | | | $ | 1,121,280 | | | $ | 1,135,312 | |
Interest Bearing Liabilities | | $ | 918,593 | | | $ | 926,598 | | | $ | 904,297 | | | $ | 898,116 | | | $ | 914,569 | |
Shareholders' equity | | $ | 142,424 | | | $ | 147,341 | | | $ | 146,154 | | | $ | 138,864 | | | $ | 140,208 | |
Tier 1 Capital (Bank) | | $ | 133,870 | | | $ | 142,997 | | | $ | 138,163 | | | $ | 134,215 | | | $ | 131,235 | |
Total Shares Outstanding | | | 22,902,198 | | | | 22,790,707 | | | | 22,761,327 | | | | 22,741,898 | | | | 22,730,647 | |
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AVERAGE BALANCES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans and leases | | $ | 620,019 | | | $ | 621,217 | | | $ | 624,921 | | | $ | 621,010 | | | $ | 615,994 | |
Total earning assets | | $ | 1,227,721 | | | $ | 1,211,342 | | | $ | 1,190,561 | | | $ | 1,183,291 | | | $ | 1,176,825 | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,320,986 | | | $ | 1,302,176 | | | $ | 1,283,384 | | | $ | 1,275,744 | | | $ | 1,270,661 | |
Deposits | | $ | 1,164,352 | | | $ | 1,139,475 | | | $ | 1,130,807 | | | $ | 1,121,658 | | | $ | 1,124,633 | |
Interest Bearing Liabilities | | $ | 926,592 | | | $ | 902,216 | | | $ | 903,648 | | | $ | 906,725 | | | $ | 917,079 | |
Shareholders' equity | | $ | 140,727 | | | $ | 147,626 | | | $ | 140,619 | | | $ | 141,507 | | | $ | 135,971 | |
MBT FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - UNAUDITED
| | | Quarter Ended March 31, | |
Dollars in thousands (except per share data) | | 2016 | | | 2015 | |
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Interest Income | | | | | | | | |
Interest and fees on loans | | $ | 7,035 | | | $ | 7,432 | |
Interest on investment securities- | | | | | | | | |
Tax-exempt | | | 305 | | | | 275 | |
Taxable | | | 2,526 | | | | 2,428 | |
Interest on balances due from banks | | | 117 | | | | 26 | |
Total interest income | | | 9,983 | | | | 10,161 | |
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Interest Expense | | | | | | | | |
Interest on deposits | | | 517 | | | | 645 | |
Interest on borrowed funds | | | 176 | | | | 174 | |
Total interest expense | | | 693 | | | | 819 | |
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Net Interest Income | | | 9,290 | | | | 9,342 | |
Provision For Loan Losses | | | (300 | ) | | | (800 | ) |
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| Net Interest Income After | | | | | | | | |
Provision For Loan Losses | | | 9,590 | | | | 10,142 | |
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Other Income | | | | | | | | |
Income from wealth management services | | | 1,097 | | | | 1,222 | |
Service charges and other fees | | | 1,008 | | | | 894 | |
Debit Card income | | | 674 | | | | 564 | |
Net gain on sales of securities | | | 320 | | | | 236 | |
Net loss on other real estate owned | | | (56 | ) | | | (263 | ) |
Origination fees on mortgage loans sold | | | 130 | | | | 129 | |
Bank Owned Life Insurance income | | | 356 | | | | 271 | |
Other | | | 585 | | | | 572 | |
Total other income | | | 4,114 | | | | 3,625 | |
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Other Expenses | | | | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | | 5,618 | | | | 5,874 | |
Occupancy expense | | | 701 | | | | 820 | |
Equipment expense | | | 684 | | | | 734 | |
Marketing expense | | | 259 | | | | 246 | |
Professional fees | | | 652 | | | | 576 | |
Other real estate owned expense | | | 64 | | | | 126 | |
FDIC deposit insurance assessment | | | 169 | | | | 414 | |
Bonding and other insurance expense | | | 122 | | | | 230 | |
Telephone expense | | | 126 | | | | 95 | |
Other | | | 1,088 | | | | 704 | |
Total other expenses | | | 9,483 | | | | 9,819 | |
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Profit Before Income Taxes | | | 4,221 | | | | 3,948 | |
Income Tax Expense | | | 1,224 | | | | 1,171 | |
Net Profit | | $ | 2,997 | | | $ | 2,777 | |
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Basic Earnings Per Common Share | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.12 | |
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Diluted Earnings Per Common Share | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.12 | |
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Dividends Declared Per Common Share | | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | - | |
MBT FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | | (Unaudited) | | | | | |
Dollars in thousands | | March 31, 2016 | | | December 31, 2015 | |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | | | | | | |
Cash and due from banks | | | | | | | | |
Non-interest bearing | | $ | 11,845 | | | $ | 14,996 | |
Interest bearing | | | 91,615 | | | | 70,054 | |
Total cash and cash equivalents | | | 103,460 | | | | 85,050 | |
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Securities - Held to Maturity | | | 42,816 | | | | 41,282 | |
Securities - Available for Sale | | | 470,798 | | | | 496,859 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank stock - at cost | | | 4,148 | | | | 4,148 | |
Loans held for sale | | | 646 | | | | 1,477 | |
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Loans | | | 617,967 | | | | 617,308 | |
Allowance for Loan Losses | | | (10,537 | ) | | | (10,896 | ) |
Loans - Net | | | 607,430 | | | | 606,412 | |
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Accrued interest receivable and other assets | | | 22,008 | | | | 23,365 | |
Other Real Estate Owned | | | 1,587 | | | | 2,383 | |
Bank Owned Life Insurance | | | 53,448 | | | | 53,093 | |
Premises and Equipment - Net | | | 27,790 | | | | 28,244 | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,334,131 | | | $ | 1,342,313 | |
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Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | | | | | |
Non-interest bearing | | $ | 259,140 | | | $ | 253,795 | |
Interest-bearing | | | 903,593 | | | | 911,598 | |
Total deposits | | | 1,162,733 | | | | 1,165,393 | |
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Repurchase agreements | | | 15,000 | | | | 15,000 | |
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities | | | 13,974 | | | | 14,579 | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,191,707 | | | | 1,194,972 | |
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Shareholders' Equity | | | | | | | | |
Common stock (no par value) | | | 23,561 | | | | 23,492 | |
Retained Earnings | | | 117,082 | | | | 126,214 | |
Unearned Compensation | | | (10 | ) | | | (13 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | 1,791 | | | | (2,352 | ) |
Total shareholders' equity | | | 142,424 | | | | 147,341 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 1,334,131 | | | $ | 1,342,313 | |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: | | |
H. Douglas Chaffin | John L. Skibski | Julian J. Broggio |
Chief Executive Officer | Chief Financial Officer | Director of Marketing |
(734) 384-8123 | (734) 242-1879 | (734) 240-2341 |
doug.chaffin@mbandt.com | john.skibski@mbandt.com | julian.broggio@mbandt.com |
