Exhibit 99.1
February 26, 2013
Dear Investor,
First Priority Financial Corp. (“FPFC”) reported net income for the year ended December 31, 2012 of $753,000 compared to net income of $70,000 reported for 2011. Included in 2012 results are merger related expenses of $484,000 related to the upcoming merger with Affinity Bancorp, Inc. (“ABI”). Net income available to common shareholders, after payment of the preferred dividend and related amortization totaling $532,000 in each year, was $221,000 or $0.07 per basic and fully diluted common share in 2012 compared to a net loss of $462,000 or $0.15 in the prior year.
The fourth quarter, 2012 provided the sixth consecutive quarter of profitability. Net income in the fourth quarter was $202,000, or $0.02 per basic and diluted common share, compared to $218,000, or $0.03 per basic and diluted common share in the prior quarter, and $325,000, or $0.06 per basic and diluted common share in the fourth quarter, 2011, after payment of the preferred dividend and related amortization in each respective period. Merger expenses in the current quarter totaled $156,000 and were $185,000 in the prior quarter.
Enclosed are our summary financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012. Highlights of the financial results are as follows:
• | Loans outstanding at December 31, 2012 totaled $244.3 million. Annual loan growth of $4.2 million was impacted by the significant level of loan paydowns in this low interest rate environment. New loans totaling approximately $40 million were originated during the year; however, the growth was offset by a similar level of refinancings and paydowns as borrowers took actions to deleverage their balance sheets or looked to refinance loans in a highly competitive interest rate environment. We did realize a favorable shift in the mix of our loan portfolio, however, with commercial loan outstandings increasing $14.8 million or 10.2%. Much of the loan repayments occurred in the residential mortgage portfolio, where outstandings declined by approximately $8 million or 13.8%. |
• | Asset quality continues to improve. Non-performing assets (“NPAs”) totaled $4.3 million at December 31, 2012 compared to $7.1 million at December 31, 2011, for a decline of $2.8 million or 39%. NPAs as a percent of total assets was 1.55% at December 31, 2012 compared to 2.50% at December 31, 2011. Non-performing loans totaled $4.1 million at December 31, 2012, or 1.68% of total loans, compared to $6.8 million, or 2.84% of total loans, at December 31, 2011. |
• | The net interest margin averaged 3.56% in 2012 compared to 3.45% in 2011. The net interest margin has benefited from the continued repricing of interest rates paid on deposit products and by the positive shift in the loan portfolio mix. |
• | Operating expenses totaled $9.3 million in 2012 compared to $9.7 million in 2011, representing a decline of $416,000 or 4.3%. The decline in operating expenses primarily reflects actions taken in 2011 to improve operating efficiencies and costs. Expenses in 2012 included merger related expenses of $484,000 and deferred salary expense of $255,000 related to the 2009 Deferred Compensation Plan. All other operating expenses, excluding these specific items, declined $1.2 million in 2012 compared to 2011. |
• | Capital ratios remain strong. First Priority Bank’s total risk based capital ratio at December 31, 2012 was 12.48%, well above regulatory requirements to be classified as “well capitalized”. Shareholders’ equity totaled $27.7 million. |
• | Book value per common share was $5.82 and tangible book value per share was $5.44. |
Report on Merger with Affinity Bancorp, Inc.
• | The shareholders of First Priority Financial Corp and Affinity Bancorp., Inc. will meet on February 26, 2013 and February 27, 2013, respectively, to vote on the merger agreement. |
• | Our private placement capital raise generated $6.6 million in common equity. Funds will be released from escrow with the legal close of the merger. |
• | Closing of the transaction is scheduled to occur on February 28, 2013. |
• | The merger integration process will begin immediately upon closing; however, the full system integration and conversion is anticipated to occur in the third quarter, 2013. |
FPFC completed 2012 as a strong, high quality and well capitalized institution operating on a sound foundation well positioned for growth. The merger with ABI and the increased capital base provided by the private placement provides the opportunity to leverage our progress and enhance shareholder value.
Very truly yours, |
David E. Sparks |
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
First Priority Financial Corp.
Consolidated Financial Highlights
For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
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Income Statement | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 3,169 | $ | 3,304 | Interest income | $ | 13,078 | $ | 13,625 | ||||||||
785 | 831 | Interest expense | 3,520 | 4,318 | ||||||||||||
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2,384 | 2,473 | Net interest income before provision | 9,558 | 9,307 | ||||||||||||
230 | 80 | Provision for loan loss reserve | 640 | 1,082 | ||||||||||||
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2,154 | 2,393 | Net interest income after provision | 8,918 | 8,225 | ||||||||||||
263 | 57 | Gain (loss) on sale of investment securities | 685 | 1,114 | ||||||||||||
101 | 110 | Other non-interest income | 430 | 427 | ||||||||||||
2,316 | 2,342 | Non-interest expenses(a)(b)(c) | 9,280 | 9,696 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 202 | $ | 218 | Net Income | $ | 753 | $ | 70 | ||||||||
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$ | 0.02 | $ | 0.03 | Basic income (loss) per common share (d) | $ | 0.07 | $ | (0.15 | ) | |||||||
$ | 0.02 | $ | 0.03 | Diluted income (loss) per common share (d) | $ | 0.07 | $ | (0.15 | ) | |||||||
Key Yields and Rates | ||||||||||||||||
4.75 | % | 4.92 | % | Average yield on earning assets | 4.88 | % | 5.05 | % | ||||||||
1.43 | % | 1.51 | % | Average rate on costing liabilities | 1.59 | % | 1.86 | % | ||||||||
3.32 | % | 3.41 | % | Net interest spread | 3.29 | % | 3.19 | % | ||||||||
3.57 | % | 3.68 | % | Net interest margin | 3.56 | % | 3.45 | % |
NOTES: | (a) Includes insurance premiums paid of $168 and $594 for the years ended 2012 and 2011, respectively; and $56 and $362 in legal costs for each of those same periods, respectively, to protect the Bank’s interests on insurance collateral related to an outstanding loan. | |
(b) Includes merger related costs of $156, $185, and $484 in the current quarter, prior quarter and the current year for the proposed merger with Affinity Bancorp. | ||
(c) Includes $255 in deferred salary costs in the current year covering all costs, as required, under the Company’s 2009 Deferred Compensation Plan. | ||
(d) Income (loss) per common share is calculated based on income (loss) after preferred dividends; see income statement for further details. |
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Total assets | $ | 275,146 | $ | 285,350 | ||||
Total earning assets | 267,129 | 278,351 | ||||||
Total securities available for sale | 16,679 | 25,261 | ||||||
Total loans | 244,275 | 240,115 | ||||||
Allowance for loan losses | 2,460 | 2,470 | ||||||
Total deposits | 233,043 | 245,736 | ||||||
Total borrowings | 13,000 | 11,000 | ||||||
Shareholders’ equity | 27,710 | 27,444 | ||||||
Period End Balance Sheet Ratios | ||||||||
Loan to deposit ratio | 104.8 | % | 97.7 | % | ||||
Equity to assets | 10.07 | % | 9.62 | % | ||||
First Priority Bank total risk based capital ratio | 12.48 | % | 12.61 | % | ||||
Book value per common share | $ | 5.82 | $ | 5.74 | ||||
Tangible book value per common share | $ | 5.44 | $ | 5.36 | ||||
Tangible common to tangible assets | 6.25 | % | 5.93 | % | ||||
Selected Asset Quality Balances | ||||||||
Non-performing loans | $ | 4,093 | $ | 6,816 | ||||
Other real estate owned | 184 | 230 | ||||||
Repossessed assets | — | 89 | ||||||
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Total non-performing assets | $ | 4,277 | $ | 7,135 | ||||
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Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans | 1.68 | % | 2.84 | % | ||||
Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets | 1.55 | % | 2.50 | % | ||||
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans | 1.01 | % | 1.03 | % |
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First Priority Financial Corp.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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December 31, 2012 | December 31, 2011 | |||||||
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Cash and due from banks | $ | 4,841 | $ | 3,243 | ||||
Interest bearing deposits in banks | 6,175 | 12,975 | ||||||
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Total cash and cash equivalents | 11,016 | 16,218 | ||||||
Securities available for sale (amortized cost: $15,996 and $24,400, respectively) | 16,679 | 25,261 | ||||||
Loans receivable | 244,275 | 240,115 | ||||||
Less: allowance for loan losses | 2,460 | 2,470 | ||||||
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Net loans | 241,815 | 237,645 | ||||||
Restricted investment in bank stock | 1,337 | 1,461 | ||||||
Premises and equipment, net | 901 | 1,055 | ||||||
Accrued interest receivable | 1,040 | 1,056 | ||||||
Other real estate owned | 184 | 230 | ||||||
Goodwill | 1,194 | 1,194 | ||||||
Other assets | 980 | 1,230 | ||||||
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Total assets | $ | 275,146 | $ | 285,350 | ||||
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Non-interest bearing | $ | 28,176 | $ | 23,757 | ||||
Interest-bearing | 204,867 | 221,979 | ||||||
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Total deposits | 233,043 | 245,736 | ||||||
Short-term borrowings | — | 3,000 | ||||||
Long-term debt | 13,000 | 8,000 | ||||||
Accrued interest payable | 378 | 482 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 1,015 | 688 | ||||||
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Total liabilities | 247,436 | 257,906 | ||||||
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Shareholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $100 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; liquidation value: $1,000: | ||||||||
Series A: 5%; 4,579 shares issued and outstanding | 4,513 | 4,456 | ||||||
Series B: 9%; 229 shares issued and outstanding | 236 | 242 | ||||||
Series C: 5%; 4,596 shares issued and outstanding | 4,593 | 4,591 | ||||||
Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; 3,144,000 and 3,142,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 3,144 | 3,142 | ||||||
Surplus | 26,230 | 26,062 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (11,689 | ) | (11,910 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 683 | 861 | ||||||
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Total shareholders’ equity | 27,710 | 27,444 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 275,146 | $ | 285,350 | ||||
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First Priority Financial Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Income
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Interest Income | ||||||||||||||||
Loans receivable, including fees | $ | 2,994 | $ | 3,137 | $ | 12,293 | $ | 12,643 | ||||||||
Securities – taxable | 146 | 215 | 687 | 960 | ||||||||||||
Securities – exempt from federal taxes | 27 | 10 | 91 | 10 | ||||||||||||
Interest bearing deposits and other | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | ||||||||||||
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Total Interest Income | 3,169 | 3,367 | 13,078 | 13,625 | ||||||||||||
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Interest Expense | ||||||||||||||||
Deposits | 738 | 952 | 3,287 | 3,979 | ||||||||||||
Short-term borrowings | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | ||||||||||||
Long-term debt | 45 | 83 | 225 | 331 | ||||||||||||
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Total Interest Expense | 785 | 1,037 | 3,520 | 4,318 | ||||||||||||
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Net Interest Income | 2,384 | 2,330 | 9,558 | 9,307 | ||||||||||||
Provision for Loan Losses | 230 | 405 | 640 | 1,082 | ||||||||||||
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Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses | 2,154 | 1,925 | 8,918 | 8,225 | ||||||||||||
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Wealth management fee income | 55 | 31 | 255 | 265 | ||||||||||||
Gains on sales of investment securities | 263 | 435 | 685 | 1,114 | ||||||||||||
Other | 46 | 39 | 175 | 162 | ||||||||||||
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Total Non-Interest Income | 364 | 505 | 1,115 | 1,541 | ||||||||||||
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Salaries and employee benefits | 1,318 | 1,179 | 5,366 | 5,264 | ||||||||||||
Occupancy and equipment | 257 | 270 | 1,042 | 1,064 | ||||||||||||
Data processing equipment and operations | 133 | 115 | 518 | 455 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees | 134 | 187 | 516 | 719 | ||||||||||||
Marketing, advertising and business development | 19 | 20 | 71 | 116 | ||||||||||||
FDIC insurance assessments | 51 | 57 | 243 | 282 | ||||||||||||
Pennsylvania bank shares tax expense | 57 | 44 | 227 | 175 | ||||||||||||
Collateral protection expense | — | 74 | 168 | 594 | ||||||||||||
Merger integration costs | 156 | — | 484 | — | ||||||||||||
Other real estate owned costs | 50 | 27 | 50 | 495 | ||||||||||||
Other | 141 | 132 | 595 | 532 | ||||||||||||
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Total Non-Interest Expenses | 2,316 | 2,105 | 9,280 | 9,696 | ||||||||||||
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Net Income (Loss) | $ | 202 | $ | 325 | $ | 753 | $ | 70 | ||||||||
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Preferred Stock Dividends, Net of Amortization | 133 | 133 | 532 | 532 | ||||||||||||
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Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders | $ | 69 | $ | 192 | $ | 221 | $ | (462 | ) | |||||||
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Basic earnings (loss) per common share | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.07 | $ | (0.15 | ) | |||||||
Fully diluted earnings (loss) per common share | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.07 | $ | (0.15 | ) | |||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 3,144 | 3,142 | 3,144 | 3,142 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 3,152 | 3,142 | 3,150 | 3,142 |
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First Priority Financial Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011
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Balance - December 31, 2010 | $ | 4,399 | $ | 247 | $ | 4,590 | $ | 3,142 | $ | 25,966 | $ | (11,448 | ) | $ | 6 | $ | 26,902 | |||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | (479 | ) | — | (479 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net amortization on preferred stock | 57 | (5 | ) | 1 | — | — | (53 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Net income | — | — | — | — | — | 70 | — | 70 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized holding gain on available for sale securities arising during the period | — | — | — | — | — | — | 855 | 855 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total comprehensive income | 925 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Stock option expense | — | — | — | — | 96 | — | — | 96 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Balance - December 31, 2011 | 4,456 | 242 | 4,591 | 3,142 | 26,062 | (11,910 | ) | 861 | 27,444 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | (479 | ) | — | (479 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net amortization on preferred stock | 57 | (6 | ) | 2 | — | — | (53 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of restricted common stock | — | — | — | 2 | (2 | ) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Net income | — | — | — | — | — | 753 | — | 753 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized holding gain on available for sale securities arising during the period | — | — | — | — | — | — | (178 | ) | (178 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Stock option expense | — | — | — | — | 170 | — | — | 170 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Balance - December 31, 2012 | $ | 4,513 | $ | 236 | $ | 4,593 | $ | 3,144 | $ | 26,230 | $ | (11,689 | ) | $ | 683 | $ | 27,710 | |||||||||||||||
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