PRESS RELEASE
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contacts: |
| August 2, 2017 | Michael E. Scheopner |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| | Mark A. Herpich |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
| | (785) 565-2000 |
Landmark Bancorp, Inc.Announces Earnings for the Second Quarter of 2017
Declares Cash Dividend of $0.20 per Share
(Manhattan, KS, August 2, 2017) – Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: LARK), a bank holding company serving 23 communities across Kansas, reported net earnings of $2.4 million ($0.60 per diluted share) for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, compared to $2.3 million ($0.60 per diluted share) for the second quarter of 2016. For the six months ended June 30, 2017, Landmark reported net earnings of $4.6 million ($1.16 per diluted share), compared to $4.7 million ($1.23 per diluted share) in the first half of 2016. Management will host a conference call to discuss these results at 10:00 a.m. (Central time) on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Investors may participate via telephone by dialing (877) 510-0473. A replay of the call will be available through September 3, 2017, by dialing (877) 344-7529 and using conference number 10110762.
Additionally, Landmark’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per share, to be paid August 30, 2017, to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 16, 2017.
Michael E. Scheopner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Landmark, commented: “Landmark’s net earnings of $4.6 million in the first half of 2017 reflect strong core earnings and the continued growth of our community banking relationships across Kansas. Net earnings increased $57,000, or 2.5%, in the second quarter of 2017 from a year earlier. Solid growth in deposits continued to drive interest-earning assets higher as of June 30, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016. During the first six months of 2017, return on average assets was 1.01% compared to 1.07% in the first six months of 2016. Return on average equity was 10.62% compared to 11.22% for the same period a year earlier. We continued to increase our capital ratios and book value per share in the first half of 2017. We are pleased with the strong performance, despite the low interest rate environment and economic uncertainties. We believe Landmark’s risk management practices and capital strength continue to position us well for long-term growth. Landmark’s commitment to community banking – meeting the financial needs of families and businesses with service that is both personal and high-tech – continues to build our presence across Kansas.”
Second Quarter Financial Highlights
Net interest income was $6.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, an increase of $14,000, or 0.2%, from the second quarter of 2016. The increase was primarily a result of an increase of 2.0% in average interest-earning assets, from $815.1 million in the second quarter of 2016 to $831.3 million for the same period of 2017. Partially offsetting the higher average interest-earning assets was lower average balances of loans and higher rates on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings, which contributed to a decrease in our net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, from 3.46% in the second quarter of 2016 to 3.41% in the same period of 2017. Landmark recorded a provision for loan losses of $100,000 during second quarter of 2017 compared to $300,000 during the same period of 2016.
Total non-interest income was $4.2 million in the second quarter of 2017, an increase of $240,000, or 6.1%, compared to the same period of 2016. This change was primarily the result of a $287,000 increase in gains on sales of loans in the second quarter of 2017 as compared to the same period of 2016. Partially offsetting the increase in gains on sales of loans was a lower level of gains on sales of investment securities, $177,000 during the second quarter of 2017, compared to $285,000 in the same period of 2016.
Non-interest expense totaled $7.5 million for the second quarter of 2017, an increase of $328,000, or 4.6%, from $7.2 million for the second quarter of 2016. The increase was primarily due to increases of $194,000 in professional fees and $141,000 in compensation and benefits in the second quarter of 2017 as compared to the second quarter of 2016. The increase in professional fees included costs associated with forming a captive insurance subsidiary and an audit of our internal controls over financial reporting, which will be required for 2017 as a result of exceeding the market capitalization threshold at June 30, 2017. The increase in compensation and benefits was related to increased salaries and stock-based compensation. Partially offsetting those increases was a decline of $37,000 in federal deposit insurance premiums due to lower rates that began in the third quarter of 2016. Landmark recorded income tax expense of $742,000 in the second quarter of 2017 compared to $673,000 in the same period of 2016. The effective tax rate increased from 22.4% in the second quarter of 2016 to 23.7% in the second quarter of 2017 primarily as a result of a decrease in excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options from $81,000 in the second quarter of 2016 to $13,000 in the same period of 2017. Income tax expense was recast for the second quarter of 2016 to reflect the early adoption of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09 Stock Compensation (Topic 718).
First Half Financial Highlights
Net interest income was $12.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, a decrease of $22,000, or 0.2%, from the first half of 2016. The decrease was primarily a result of lower average balances of loans and higher rates on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings, which contributed to a decrease in our net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, from 3.47% in the first six months of 2016 to 3.41% in the same period of 2017. Partially offsetting the decline in net interest margin was a 2.9% increase in average interest-earning assets, from $803.5 million in the first half of 2016 to $827.1 million for the same period of 2017. Landmark recorded a provision for loan losses of $150,000 during the first six months of 2017 compared to the $350,000 in the same period of 2016.
Total non-interest income was $7.8 million in the first six months of 2017, a decrease of $13,000, or 0.2%, compared to the same period of 2016. This change was primarily the result of a decline of $118,000 in gains on sales of loans, as the volume of one-to-four family residential real estate loans originated for sale in the first six months of 2017 was lower than in the same period of 2016. Partially offsetting the decline in gains on sales of loans was a higher gain on sales of investment securities during the first six months of 2017, $324,000 compared to $297,000 in the same period of 2016.
Non-interest expense totaled $14.6 million for the first six months of 2017, an increase of $227,000, or 1.6%, from $14.4 million for the same period of 2016. The increase was primarily related to increased professional fees related to costs associated with forming our captive insurance subsidiary and an audit of internal controls related to financial reporting in the first half of 2017 as compared to the same period of 2016. Partially offsetting those increases was a decline of $75,000 in federal deposit insurance premiums. Landmark recorded income tax expense of $1.4 million for the first six months of both 2017 and 2016. The effective tax rate increased from 22.4% in the first half of 2016 to 23.8% in the same period of 2017 primarily as a result of a decrease in excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options from $197,000 in the first half of 2016 to $24,000 in the same period of 2017. Income tax expense was recast for the first six months of 2016 to reflect the early adoption of ASU 2016-09.
Balance Sheet Highlights
Total assets decreased $583,000, or 0.1%, to $910.8 million at June 30, 2017, from $911.4 million at December 31, 2016. Net loans increased $2.2 million, or 0.5%, to $422.7 million at June 30, 2017, compared to $420.5 million at year-end 2016. Investment securities increased $4.3 million, or 1.1%, to $395.2 million at June 30, 2017, from $390.9 million at December 31, 2016. Deposits increased $3.5 million, or 0.5%, to $745.0 million at June 30, 2017, compared to $741.5 million at December 31, 2016. Stockholders’ equity increased to $91.0 million (book value of $23.52 per share) at June 30, 2017, from $85.0 million (book value of $21.96 per share) at December 31, 2016. The ratio of equity to total assets increased to 10.00% at June 30, 2017, from 9.32% at December 31, 2016, and the ratio of tangible equity to tangible assets, a non-GAAP financial ratio, increased to 7.84% from 7.13% as of the same dates.
The allowance for loan losses totaled $5.3 million, or 1.24% of gross loans outstanding, at June 30, 2017, compared to $5.3 million, or 1.26% of gross loans outstanding, at December 31, 2016. Non-performing loans decreased to $2.5 million, or 0.59% of gross loans, at June 30, 2017, from $2.7 million, or 0.64% of gross loans, at December 31, 2016. Landmark recorded net loan charge-offs of $168,000 during the first six months of 2017 compared to $620,000 during the same period of 2016.
About Landmark
Landmark Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Landmark National Bank, is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “LARK.” Headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas, Landmark National Bank is a community banking organization dedicated to providing quality financial and banking services. Landmark National Bank has 29 locations in 23 communities across Kansas: Manhattan (2), Auburn, Dodge City (2), Fort Scott (2), Garden City, Great Bend (2), Hoisington, Iola, Junction City, Kincaid, LaCrosse, Lawrence (2), Lenexa, Louisburg, Mound City, Osage City, Osawatomie, Overland Park, Paola, Pittsburg, Topeka (2), Wamego and Wellsville, Kansas. Visit www.banklandmark.com for more information.
Special Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”). Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of our management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should” or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this press release, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events. A number of factors, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the following: (i) the strength of the local, national and international economy; (ii) changes in state and federal laws, regulations and governmental policies concerning our general business; (iii) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of our assets; (iv) increased competition in the financial services sector and the inability to attract new customers; (v) timely development and acceptance of new products and services; (vi) changes in technology and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (vii) the loss of key executives or employees; (viii) changes in consumer spending; (ix) integration of acquired businesses; (x) unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation; (xi) changes in accounting policies and practices; (xii) the economic impact of armed conflict or terrorist acts involving the United States; (xiii) the ability to manage credit risk, forecast loan losses and maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses; (xiv) declines in the value of our investment portfolio; (xv) the ability to raise additional capital; (xvi) cyber-attacks; and (xvii) declines in real estate values. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Additional information concerning the Company and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect the Company’s financial results, is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Financial Highlights
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited): | | | | |
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| | | June 30, 2017 | | | December 31, 2016 | |
| ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 10,594 | | | $ | 19,996 | |
| Investment securities | | | 395,192 | | | | 390,862 | |
| Loans, net | | | 422,739 | | | | 420,461 | |
| Loans held for sale | | | 9,758 | | | | 5,517 | |
| Premises and equipment, net | | | 19,938 | | | | 20,407 | |
| Bank owned life insurance | | | 18,550 | | | | 18,314 | |
| Goodwill | | | 17,532 | | | | 17,532 | |
| Other intangible assets, net | | | 3,802 | | | | 3,986 | |
| Other assets | | | 12,694 | | | | 14,307 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 910,799 | | | $ | 911,382 | |
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| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | | | | | | | | |
| Deposits | | $ | 745,022 | | | $ | 741,521 | |
| Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings | | | 63,831 | | | | 72,867 | |
| Other liabilities | | | 10,911 | | | | 12,043 | |
| Total liabilities | | | 819,764 | | | | 826,431 | |
| Stockholders’ equity | | | 91,035 | | | | 84,951 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | $ | 910,799 | | | $ | 911,382 | |
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| LOANS (unaudited): | | | | | | | | |
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| One-to-four family residential real estate | | $ | 138,932 | | | $ | 136,847 | |
| Construction and land | | | 16,557 | | | | 13,737 | |
| Commercial real estate | | | 116,600 | | | | 118,201 | |
| Commercial | | | 51,631 | | | | 54,506 | |
| Agriculture | | | 79,310 | | | | 78,324 | |
| Municipal | | | 3,593 | | | | 3,883 | |
| Consumer | | | 21,403 | | | | 20,271 | |
| Net deferred loan costs and loans in process | | | 39 | | | | 36 | |
| Allowance for loan losses | | | (5,326 | ) | | | (5,344 | ) |
| Loans, net | | $ | 422,739 | | | $ | 420,461 | |
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| NON-PERFORMING ASSETS (unaudited): | | | | | | | | |
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| Non-accrual loans | | $ | 2,545 | | | $ | 2,746 | |
| Accruing loans over 90 days past due | | | - | | | | - | |
| Non-performing investment securities | | | - | | | | - | |
| Real estate owned | | | 1,004 | | | | 1,279 | |
| Total non-performing assets | | $ | 3,549 | | | $ | 4,025 | |
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| RATIOS (unaudited): | | | | | | | | |
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| Loans 30-89 days delinquent and still accruing to gross loans outstanding | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.18 | % |
| Total non-performing loans to gross loans outstanding | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.64 | % |
| Total non-performing assets to total assets | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.44 | % |
| Allowance for loan losses to gross loans outstanding | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.26 | % |
| Allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans | | | 209.27 | % | | | 194.61 | % |
| Equity to total assets | | | 10.00 | % | | | 9.32 | % |
| Tangible equity to tangible assets (1) | | | 7.84 | % | | | 7.13 | % |
| Book value per share | | $ | 23.52 | | | $ | 21.96 | |
(1) Tangible equity to tangible assets is a non-GAAP financial ratio calculated as stockholders’ equity reduced by goodwill and other intangible assets, net divided by total assets reduced by goodwill and other intangible assets, net.
Financial Highlights (continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (unaudited): | | | | |
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| | | Three months ended June 30, | | | Six months ended June 30, | |
| | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | |
| Interest income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Loans | | $ | 5,280 | | | $ | 5,345 | | | $ | 10,334 | | | $ | 10,547 | |
| Investment securities and other | | | 2,176 | | | | 2,027 | | | | 4,310 | | | | 3,999 | |
| Total interest income | | | 7,456 | | | | 7,372 | | | | 14,644 | | | | 14,546 | |
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| Interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Deposits | | | 394 | | | | 287 | | | | 732 | | | | 564 | |
| Borrowed funds | | | 486 | | | | 523 | | | | 968 | | | | 1,016 | |
| Total interest expense | | | 880 | | | | 810 | | | | 1,700 | | | | 1,580 | |
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| Net interest income | | | 6,576 | | | | 6,562 | | | | 12,944 | | | | 12,966 | |
| Provision for loan losses | | | 100 | | | | 300 | | | | 150 | | | | 350 | |
| Net interest income after provision for loan losses | | | 6,476 | | | | 6,262 | | | | 12,794 | | | | 12,616 | |
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| Non-interest income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fees and service charges | | | 1,917 | | | | 1,847 | | | | 3,632 | | | | 3,576 | |
| Gains on sales of loans, net | | | 1,692 | | | | 1,405 | | | | 3,081 | | | | 3,199 | |
| Bank owned life insurance | | | 119 | | | | 145 | | | | 236 | | | | 265 | |
| Gains on sales of investment securities, net | | | 177 | | | | 285 | | | | 324 | | | | 297 | |
| Other | | | 283 | | | | 266 | | | | 556 | | | | 505 | |
| Total non-interest income | | | 4,188 | | | | 3,948 | | | | 7,829 | | | | 7,842 | |
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| Non-interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Compensation and benefits | | | 3,918 | | | | 3,777 | | | | 7,675 | | | | 7,578 | |
| Occupancy and equipment | | | 1,097 | | | | 1,055 | | | | 2,121 | | | | 2,111 | |
| Data processing | | | 337 | | | | 346 | | | | 667 | | | | 657 | |
| Amortization of intangibles | | | 328 | | | | 331 | | | | 626 | | | | 668 | |
| Professional fees | | | 476 | | | | 282 | | | | 766 | | | | 501 | |
| Advertising | | | 166 | | | | 166 | | | | 332 | | | | 332 | |
| Federal deposit insurance premiums | | | 73 | | | | 110 | | | | 145 | | | | 220 | |
| Foreclosure and real estate owned expense | | | 49 | | | | 51 | | | | 101 | | | | 116 | |
| Other | | | 1,095 | | | | 1,093 | | | | 2,167 | | | | 2,190 | |
| Total non-interest expense | | | 7,539 | | | | 7,211 | | | | 14,600 | | | | 14,373 | |
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| Earnings before income taxes | | | 3,125 | | | | 2,999 | | | | 6,023 | | | | 6,085 | |
| Income tax expense (1) | | | 742 | | | | 673 | | | | 1,435 | | | | 1,366 | |
| Net earnings (1) | | $ | 2,383 | | | $ | 2,326 | | | $ | 4,588 | | | $ | 4,719 | |
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| Net earnings per share (1) (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | $ | 0.62 | | | $ | 0.61 | | | $ | 1.19 | | | $ | 1.25 | |
| Diluted | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.23 | |
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| Shares outstanding at end of period (2) | | | 3,871,045 | | | | 3,801,702 | | | | 3,871,045 | | | | 3,801,702 | |
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| Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (2) | | | 3,870,564 | | | | 3,794,355 | | | | 3,870,183 | | | | 3,764,497 | |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (1) (2) | | | 3,950,651 | | | | 3,885,677 | | | | 3,949,269 | | | | 3,854,248 | |
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| OTHER DATA (unaudited): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Return on average assets (3) | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.07 | % |
| Return on average equity (3) | | | 10.78 | % | | | 10.86 | % | | | 10.62 | % | | | 11.22 | % |
| Return on average tangible equity (3) (4) | | | 14.21 | % | | | 14.52 | % | | | 14.09 | % | | | 15.11 | % |
| Net interest margin (3) (5) | | | 3.41 | % | | | 3.46 | % | | | 3.41 | % | | | 3.47 | % |
(1) Income tax expense, net earnings, diluted weighted average common shares outstanding and earnings per share for the periods ended June 30, 2016 have been recast to reflect the early adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 in the fourth quarter of 2016.
(2) Share and per share values at or for the periods ended June 30, 2016 have been adjusted to give effect to the 5% stock dividend paid during December 2016.
(3) Information for the three and six months ended June 30 is annualized.
(4) Return on average tangible equity is a non-GAAP financial ratio calculated as net earnings divided by average stockholders’ equity reduced by average goodwill and average other intangible assets, net.
(5) Net interest margin is presented on a fully tax equivalent basis, using a 34% federal tax rate.
