Center Bancorp, Inc. Reports Increase in Third Quarter 2008 Earnings
UNION, NJ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 10/23/2008 -- Center Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNBC), parent company of Union Center National Bank, today reported operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. Earnings amounted to $1.5 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, as compared with earnings of $1.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2007.
Anthony C. Weagley, President and Chief Executive Officer , commented: "We continue to sustain growth in core earnings performance and strength in the balance sheet. Despite the extraordinary events that have unfolded over the last several months and the challenges of the current environment, the Corporation remains strong, well capitalized, with sufficient liquidity, focused on asset quality and positioned to weather the global financial crises and economic recession. Loans grew by 20.0 percent over the comparable period in 2007 and 4.7 percent from the prior quarter in 2008. The Corporation will continue to focus on fundamentals with an emphasis on credit and asset quality. Our healthy allowance for loan loss levels, our ability to reduce credit exposures and low credit losses provides us the opportunity to continue to manage risk exposures as we grow the loan portfolio.”
During the third quarter, the Corporation recorded certain non-recurring items, including gains related to employee benefit plans and our bank owned life insurance offset by an impairment charge taken on a Lehman Brothers corporate bond as a result of their September bankruptcy. These items amounted to an after-tax charge of $0.02 per diluted share. Nonetheless, the results for the period continue to reflect the core strengths of the Corporation -- asset growth, margin expansion and a reduction in operating overhead. Earnings for both the current period and year-to-date reflect the progress that the Corporation is making in building a strong balance sheet, maintaining strong credit quality and improving the future stability of revenue streams.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, net income amounted to $4.1 million, an increase of $819,000 as compared to the comparable nine-month period ended September 30, 2007. Diluted earnings per common share for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 were $0.32 as compared with $0.24 for the same period in 2007.
Quarterly Condensed Consolidated Income Statements (unaudited) | |
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| For the quarter ended: | | | 9/30/08 | | | 6/30/08 | | | 3/31/08 | | | 12/31/07 | | | 9/30/07 | | | 6/30/07 | |
| Net interest income | | $ | 6,860 | | $ | 6,429 | | $ | 5,687 | | $ | 5,172 | | $ | 5,481 | | $ | 5,225 | |
| Provision for loan losses | | | 465 | | | 521 | | | 150 | | | 150 | | | 100 | | | 100 | |
| Net interest income after provision for loan losses | | | 6,395 | | | 5,908 | | | 5,537 | | | 5,022 | | | 5,381 | | | 5,125 | |
| Other income | | | 47 | | | 1,116 | | | 866 | | | 874 | | | 911 | | | 1,177 | |
| Other expense | | | (4,578 | ) | | (5,188 | ) | | (4,953 | ) | | (6,034 | ) | | (6,080 | ) | | (6,056 | ) |
| Income (loss) before income tax | | | 1,864 | | | 1,836 | | | 1,450 | | | (138 | ) | | 212 | | | 246 | |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | | | 346 | | | 428 | | | 233 | | | (670 | ) | | (786 | ) | | (771 | ) |
| NET INCOME | | $ | 1,518 | | $ | 1,408 | | $ | 1,217 | | $ | 532 | | $ | 998 | | $ | 1,017 | |
| Earnings per share (basic) | | $ | 0.12 | | $ | 0.11 | | $ | 0.09 | | $ | 0.04 | | $ | 0.07 | | $ | 0.07 | |
| Earnings per share (diluted) | | $ | 0.12 | | $ | 0.11 | | $ | 0.09 | | $ | 0.04 | | $ | 0.07 | | $ | 0.07 | |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | | | | |
| Basic | | | 12,990,441 | | | 13,070,868 | | | 13,144,747 | | | 13,441,082 | | | 13,864,722 | | | 13,910,450 | |
| Diluted | | | 13,003,954 | | | 13,083,558 | | | 13,163,586 | | | 13,469,764 | | | 13,913,919 | | | 13,990,642 | |
| All common share and per common share amounts have been adjusted for prior stock dividends. | |
Selected financial ratios (annualized where applicable) | |
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| As of or for the quarter ended: | | | 9/30/08 | | | 6/30/08 | | | 3/31/08 | | | 12/31/07 | | | 09/30/07 | | | 06/30/07 | |
| Return on average assets | | | 0.60 | % | | 0.57 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.22 | % | | 0.40 | % | | 0.40 | % |
| Return on average equity | | | 7.55 | % | | 6.69 | % | | 5.60 | % | | 2.44 | % | | 4.21 | % | | 4.15 | % |
| Net interest margin (tax equivalent basis) | | | 3.09 | % | | 3.00 | % | | 2.74 | % | | 2.48 | % | | 2.63 | % | | 2.43 | % |
| Loan/Deposit ratio | | | 97.64 | % | | 101.61 | % | | 90.71 | % | | 78.91 | % | | 84.62 | % | | 78.71 | % |
| Stockholders' equity/total assets | | | 7.73 | % | | 8.15 | % | | 8.58 | % | | 8.38 | % | | 9.49 | % | | 9.57 | % |
| Efficiency ratio | | | 55.4 | % | | 67.7 | % | | 70.9 | % | | 92.7 | % | | 89.3 | % | | 92.8 | % |
| Book value per share | | $ | 6.21 | | $ | 6.18 | | $ | 6.51 | | $ | 6.48 | | $ | 6.85 | | $ | 6.89 | |
| Return on average tangible stockholders' equity | | | 9.60 | % | | 8.41 | % | | 6.98 | % | | 3.04 | % | | 5.15 | % | | 5.04 | % |
| Tangible stockholders' equity/tangible assets | | | 6.19 | % | | 6.52 | % | | 6.98 | % | | 6.80 | % | | 7.88 | % | | 7.98 | % |
| Tangible book value per share | | $ | 4.89 | | $ | 4.86 | | $ | 5.20 | | $ | 5.17 | | $ | 5.59 | | $ | 5.65 | |
Interest Income and Expense
The Corporation recorded net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis of $7.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to $5.9 million for the comparable quarter in 2007. Interest income decreased by $0.4 million while interest expense decreased by $1.6 million from the same period last year. Compared to 2007, net interest average earning assets increased by $24.2 million while the net interest spread and net interest margin improved by 73 basis points and 46 basis points, respectively, due primarily to reduced funding costs. On a linked quarter basis, the net interest spread and margin improved by 12 basis points and 9 basis points, respectively.
The Corporation recorded net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis of $20.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to $17.7 million for the comparable nine month period in 2007. Interest income declined by $2.4 million while interest expense decreased by $4.7 million from the same period last year. Compared to 2007, net interest earning assets declined by $24.9 million while the net interest spread and net interest margin improved by 62 basis points and 42 basis points, respectively, due primarily to reduced funding costs.
Steps were taken during the fourth quarter of 2007 to improve the Corporation's net interest margin by allowing a runoff of certain high rate deposits and by positioning the Corporation's cash position for further outflows in the first and second quarters of 2008. The result was an improvement in margin from the comparable period in 2007. The policy stance of the Federal Open Market Committee allowed the Corporation to further reduce liability costs in the later part of the first quarter and throughout the second and third quarters of this year. During the first nine months of 2008, the Corporation secured approximately $55 million of longer term lower cost funding with a weighted average rate of 2.90% in an effort to support continued loan growth.
The $4.7 million decline in interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 as compared with the same period last year reflects the runoff of higher cost deposits and the replacement with lower cost funding, due primarily to recent actions by the Federal Open Market Committee in lowering the target Federal funds rate. Compared to the comparable nine-month period in 2007, the Corporation’s average interest bearing deposits declined by $63 million, due primarily to the planned runoff of high cost deposits, while average borrowings, generally placed at favorable terms and rates, increased by $66 million.
Other Income
Total other income decreased $864,000 for the third quarter of 2008 compared with the comparable quarter of 2007, primarily as a result of securities losses during the third quarter of 2008. During the third quarter of 2008, the Corporation incurred an impairment charge of $1.2 million in its securities portfolio related to Lehman Brothers . Excluding net securities gains (losses), the Corporation recorded other income of $1,122,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $897,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2007, an increase of $225,000 or 25.1%. During the third quarter of 2008, the Corporation recognized $230,000 in tax-free proceeds in excess of contract value on our bank owned life insurance (BOLI) due to the death of one insured participant. In addition, higher levels of service charges, commissions and fees and higher earnings from the appreciation in the cash surrender value of our BOLI investment were offset in part by a decline in commissions from sales of mutual funds and annuities.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, total other income decreased $1,469,000 as compared to the first nine months of 2007, primarily as a result of net securities losses and impairment charges in 2008 as compared to net securities gains in 2007. Excluding net securities gains (losses), the Corporation recorded other income of $2.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $2.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2007, an increase of 12.7%. This increase was primarily attributable to the $230,000 in tax-free proceeds in excess of contract value on our BOLI due to the death of one insured participant. Additionally, the Corporation recognized higher service charges, commissions and fees and higher earnings from the appreciation in the cash surrender value of our BOLI investment, partially offset by a decline in commissions from sales of mutual funds and annuities.
Quarterly Consolidated Non-Interest Income (unaudited) | |
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| For the quarter ended: | | | 9/30/08 | | | 6/30/08 | | | 3/31/08 | | | 12/31/07 | | | 9/30/07 | | | 6/30/07 | |
| Service charges on deposit accounts | | $ | 360 | | $ | 383 | | $ | 404 | | $ | 399 | | $ | 312 | | $ | 306 | |
| Commissions from mortgage broker activities | | | 6 | | | 17 | | | 12 | | | 16 | | | 15 | | | 25 | |
| Loan related fees (LOC) | | | 46 | | | 37 | | | 41 | | | 31 | | | 49 | | | 26 | |
| Commissions from sale of mutual funds and annuities | | | 35 | | | 38 | | | 17 | | | 44 | | | 131 | | | 60 | |
| Debit card and ATM fees | | | 124 | | | 130 | | | 125 | | | 132 | | | 126 | | | 130 | |
| Bank owned life insurance | | | 507 | | | 228 | | | 221 | | | 217 | | | 223 | | | 230 | |
| Net securities gains (losses) | | | (1,075 | ) | | 225 | | | — | | | (43 | ) | | 14 | | | 341 | |
| Other service charges and fees | | | 44 | | | 58 | | | 46 | | | 78 | | | 41 | | | 59 | |
| Total other income | | $ | 47 | | $ | 1,116 | | $ | 866 | | $ | 874 | | $ | 911 | | $ | 1,177 | |
Other Expense
Other expense for the third quarter of 2008 totaled $4.6 million, a decrease of $1.5 million, or 24.7%, from the comparable period in 2007. Salary and benefit expense decreased by $1.2 million or 38.2%, to $1.9 million. Other expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 totaled $14.7 million, a decrease of $3.8 million, or 20.7%, from the comparable period in 2007. Salary and benefit expense decreased by $2.3 million, or 25.2%, to $6.8 million. These reductions were primarily attributable to reductions in staff, pension curtailment and elimination of certain benefit plans. Full-time equivalent staffing levels were 156 at September 30, 2008 compared to 172 at December 31, 2007 and 180 at September 30, 2007. During the third quarter of 2008, the Corporation recognized a $272,000 benefit relating to the lump-sum payment and termination of the directors retirement plan. This benefit represented the difference between the actuarial present value of the lump-sum payment and the accrued liability previously recorded on the Corporation’s balance sheet. Other decreases were recognized in premises and equipment, professional fees and other general expenses, offset in part by an increase in occupancy costs.
The efficiency ratio for the third quarter of 2008 was 55.4% as compared to 92.7% in the fourth quarter of 2007 and 89.3% in the comparable quarterly period in 2007. The Corporation has moved ahead on the previously announced strategic outsourcing agreements, to aid in the realization of its goal to reduce operating overhead and shrink the infrastructure of the Corporation. The cost reduction plans resulted in the reduction of workforce by 12 staff positions in the second quarter, which in turn resulted in a one-time charge of $145,000 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2008 for severance and termination benefits. Additionally, the Corporation completed its outsourcing arrangement with Atlantic Central Bankers Bank, BITS program and the migration of its telecommunications lines to their service platform. The result of these initiatives is expected to result in annual cost savings of $600,000.
In February of 2008, the Corporation completed the sale of its Florham Park office for $2.4 million, which approximated the carrying value. As previously announced in June 2008, the Corporation is pursuing strategic alternatives for its Union data center/operations building, which includes the relocation of all or part of its operations into other facilities in Union.
Quarterly Consolidated Non-Interest Expense (unaudited) | | | |
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| For the quarter ended: | | | 9/30/08 | | | 6/30/08 | | | 3/31/08 | | | 12/31/07 | | | 9/30/07 | | | 6/30/07 | |
| Employee salaries and wages | | $ | 1,752 | | $ | 2,013 | | $ | 1,896 | | $ | 1,932 | | $ | 3,551 | | $ | 2,059 | |
| Employee stock option expense | | | 23 | | | 36 | | | 45 | | | 46 | | | 46 | | | 35 | |
| Health insurance and other employee benefits | | | (32 | ) | | 285 | | | 218 | | | 237 | | | (687 | ) | | 543 | |
| Payroll taxes | | | 167 | | | 182 | | | 179 | | | 124 | | | 183 | | | 181 | |
| Other employee related expenses | | | 9 | | | 8 | | | 14 | | | 14 | | | 14 | | | 16 | |
| Total salaries and employee benefits | | $ | 1,919 | | $ | 2,524 | | $ | 2,352 | | $ | 2,353 | | $ | 3,107 | | $ | 2,834 | |
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| Occupancy, net | | | 803 | | | 734 | | | 759 | | | 799 | | | 692 | | | 629 | |
| Premises and equipment expense | | | 352 | | | 356 | | | 366 | | | 437 | | | 442 | | | 436 | |
| Legal, auditing and other professional fees | | | 189 | | | 190 | | | 172 | | | 690 | | | 311 | | | 599 | |
| Stationary and printing | | | 87 | | | 118 | | | 95 | | | 104 | | | 87 | | | 115 | |
| Marketing and advertising | | | 145 | | | 188 | | | 160 | | | 179 | | | 152 | | | 109 | |
| Computer expense | | | 238 | | | 226 | | | 141 | | | 150 | | | 151 | | | 148 | |
| Bank regulatory related expenses | | | 54 | | | 55 | | | 58 | | | 58 | | | 60 | | | 60 | |
| Postage and delivery | | | 67 | | | 65 | | | 78 | | | 57 | | | 73 | | | 75 | |
| ATM related expenses | | | 61 | | | 62 | | | 60 | | | 59 | | | 63 | | | 77 | |
| Amortization of CDI | | | 23 | | | 24 | | | 25 | | | 25 | | | 26 | | | 27 | |
| Other expenses | | | 640 | | | 646 | | | 687 | | | 1,123 | | | 916 | | | 947 | |
| Total other expense | | $ | 4 ,578 | | $ | 5,188 | | $ | 4,953 | | $ | 6,034 | | $ | 6,080 | | $ | 6,056 | |
Quarterly Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
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| At quarter ended: | | | 9/30/08 | | | 6/30/08 | | | 3/31/08 | | | 12/31/07 | | | 9/30/07 | | | 6/30/07 | |
| Cash and due from banks | | $ | 15,952 | | $ | 16,172 | | $ | 15,155 | | $ | 20,541 | | $ | 15,277 | | $ | 24,363 | |
| Fed funds and money market funds | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 45,300 | | | 49,490 | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
| Investments | | | 284,349 | | | 253,780 | | | 281,746 | | | 314,194 | | | 343,979 | | | 366,224 | |
| Loans | | | 661,157 | | | 631,221 | | | 565,025 | | | 551,669 | | | 550,847 | | | 533,675 | |
| Allowance for loan losses | | | (6,080 | ) | | (5,660 | ) | | (5,245 | ) | | (5,163 | ) | | (5,021 | ) | | (4,974 | ) |
| Restricted investment in bank stocks, at cost | | | 10,277 | | | 10,325 | | | 10,036 | | | 8,467 | | | 7,347 | | | 8,299 | |
| Premises and equipment, net | | | 18,545 | | | 18,203 | | | 17,404 | | | 17,419 | | | 17,662 | | | 18,400 | |
| Goodwill | | | 16,804 | | | 16,804 | | | 16,804 | | | 16,804 | | | 16,804 | | | 16,804 | |
| Core deposit intangible | | | 328 | | | 350 | | | 375 | | | 400 | | | 426 | | | 452 | |
| Bank owned life insurance | | | 22,690 | | | 22,710 | | | 22,483 | | | 22,261 | | | 22,044 | | | 21,822 | |
| Other assets | | | 18,756 | | | 22,531 | | | 26,084 | | | 21,563 | | | 18,425 | | | 16,557 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 1,042,778 | | $ | 986,436 | | $ | 995,167 | | $ | 1,017,645 | | $ | 987,790 | | $ | 1,001,622 | |
| Deposits | | | 677,144 | | | 621,190 | | | 622,924 | | | 699,070 | | | 650,999 | | | 678,011 | |
| Other borrowings | | | 281,046 | | | 279,585 | | | 279,024 | | | 223,264 | | | 237,744 | | | 221,994 | |
| Other liabilities | | | 3,964 | | | 5,268 | | | 7,818 | | | 10,033 | | | 5,317 | | | 5,804 | |
| Stockholders' equity | | | 80,624 | | | 80,393 | | | 85,401 | | | 85,278 | | | 93,730 | | | 95,813 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | $ | 1,042,778 | | $ | 986,436 | | $ | 995,167 | | $ | 1,017,645 | | $ | 987,790 | | $ | 1,001,622 | |
Condensed Consolidated Average Balance Sheets (unaudited) | |
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| For the quarter ended: | | | 9/30/08 | | | 6/30/08 | | | 3/31/08 | | | 12/31/07 | | | 9/30/07 | | | 6/30/07 | |
| Investments, Fed funds, and other | | $ | 271,064 | | $ | 301,118 | | $ | 326,397 | | $ | 351,302 | | $ | 362,119 | | $ | 404,975 | |
| Loans | | | 651,766 | | | 601,655 | | | 565,654 | | | 552,521 | | | 538,798 | | | 532,799 | |
| Allowance for loan losses | | | (5,840 | ) | | (5,404 | ) | | (5,237 | ) | | (5,077 | ) | | (4,984 | ) | | (4,986 | ) |
| All other assets | | | 95,808 | | | 91,631 | | | 93,088 | | | 91,016 | | | 90,533 | | | 92,038 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 1,012,798 | | $ | 989,000 | | $ | 979,902 | | $ | 989,762 | | $ | 986,466 | | $ | 1,024,826 | |
| Deposits-interest bearing | | | 521,459 | | | 499,342 | | | 519,295 | | | 564,334 | | | 557,555 | | | 578,819 | |
| Deposits-non interest bearing | | | 118,623 | | | 114,744 | | | 112,695 | | | 115,859 | | | 128,449 | | | 130,701 | |
| Other borrowings | | | 288,002 | | | 284,264 | | | 251,222 | | | 216,761 | | | 200,257 | | | 211,228 | |
| Other liabilities | | | 4,321 | | | 6,508 | | | 9,769 | | | 5,543 | | | 5,372 | | | 6,159 | |
| Stockholders’ equity | | | 80,393 | | | 84,142 | | | 86,921 | | | 87,265 | | | 94,833 | | | 97,919 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | $ | 1,012,798 | | $ | 989,000 | | $ | 979,902 | | $ | 989,762 | | $ | 986,466 | | $ | 1,024,826 | |
Loans
The Corporation had total loans of $661.2 million at September 30, 2008, representing a $29.9 million, or 4.7%, increase on a linked-quarter basis and a $109.5 million, or 19.8%, increase from December 31, 2007. Loan growth continued during the quarter in the Corporation’s commercial real estate related segment of the portfolio. At September 30, 2008, the Corporation had $44 million in overall undispersed loan commitments which are expected to fund over the next 90 days.
Loan originations for the quarter increased in the commercial sector, primarily in commercial mortgages. “We are pleased with the loan and customer growth achieved for the third quarter and first nine months of 2008 and are optimistic that the Corporation will continue to build its loan volume throughout 2008. Our pipelines are strong; we expect that increased activity in commercial building will support continued growth in the portfolio and improvement in our earning-asset mix. As we continue to move through this economic downturn, we are focused on aggressively managing the risks associated with the current credit cycle and underwriting standards. We continue to work at strengthening existing customer relationships and building new ones by seizing opportunities resulting from the improved client base” said Mr. Weagley.
Loan Mix: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| At quarter ended: | | | 9/30/08 | | | 6/30/08 | | | 3/31/08 | | | 12/31/07 | | | 9/30/07 | | | 6/30/07 | |
| Real estate loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Residential | | $ | 249,258 | | $ | 255,817 | | $ | 260,237 | | $ | 265,597 | | $ | 265,301 | | $ | 261,849 | |
| Commercial | | | 246,089 | | | 224,990 | | | 163,664 | | | 137,585 | | | 136,289 | | | 135,707 | |
| Construction | | | 47,722 | | | 50,638 | | | 48,494 | | | 51,367 | | | 53,286 | | | 47,910 | |
| Total real estate loans | | | 543,069 | | | 531,445 | | | 472,395 | | | 454,549 | | | 454,876 | | | 445,466 | |
| Commercial loans | | | 116,891 | | | 98,845 | | | 91,492 | | | 95,978 | | | 94,444 | | | 86,848 | |
| Consumer and other loans | | | 672 | | | 339 | | | 592 | | | 563 | | | 960 | | | 741 | |
| Total loans before unearned fees and costs | | | 660,632 | | | 630,629 | | | 564,479 | | | 551,090 | | | 550,280 | | | 533,055 | |
| Unearned fees and costs, net | | | 525 | | | 592 | | | 546 | | | 579 | | | 567 | | | 620 | |
Total loans | | $ | 661,157 | | $ | 631,221 | | $ | 565,025 | | $ | 551,669 | | $ | 550,847 | | $ | 533,675 | |
Asset Quality
The Corporation has been successful in maintaining loan credit quality. At September 30, 2008, non-performing assets totaled $654,000, or 0.06% of total assets, as compared with $4.4 million, or 0.43%, at December 31, 2007. The decrease in non-accrual loans from December 31, 2007 was primarily attributable to the repayment during the first quarter of 2008 of principal of $2.5 million and interest of $83,277 on one commercial mortgage. At September 30, 2008, the Corporation has no other real estate owned.
"The Corporation is well positioned to weather the unprecedented volatility in the credit markets as we do not have exposure to the sub prime home mortgage business or to other sub prime issues such as securitizations and collateralized debt obligations. Our home equity portfolio is sound and was originated with conservative underwriting practices,” remarked Mr. Weagley.
At September 30, 2008, the total allowance for loan losses amounted to approximately $6.1 million, or 0.92% of total loans. The allowance for loan losses as a percent of total non-performing loans amounted to 929.7% at September 30, 2008 as compared to 132.2% at December 31, 2007.
Selected credit quality ratios (unaudited) | |
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| As of or for the quarter ended: | | | 9/30/08 | | | 6/30/08 | | | 3/31/08 | | | 12/31/07 | | | 9/30/07 | | | 6/30/07 | |
| Non-accrual loans | | $ | 541 | | $ | 265 | | $ | 1,215 | | $ | 3,907 | | $ | 986 | | $ | 1,070 | |
| Troubled debt restructuring | | | 95 | | | 97 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
| Past due loans 90 days or more and still accruing interest | | | 18 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
| Total non performing loans | | | 654 | | | 362 | | | 1,215 | | | 3,907 | | | 986 | | | 1,070 | |
| Other real estate owned (“OREO”) | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 478 | | | 501 | | | 586 | | | 586 | |
| Repossessed assets other than real-estate | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
| Total non performing assets | | $ | 654 | | $ | 362 | | $ | 1,693 | | $ | 4,408 | | $ | 1,572 | | $ | 1,656 | |
| Non performing assets as a percentage of total assets | | | 0.06 | % | | 0.04 | % | | 0.17 | % | | 0.43 | % | | 0.16 | % | | 0.17 | % |
| Non performing loans as a percentage of total loans | | | 0.10 | % | | 0.06 | % | | 0.22 | % | | 0.71 | % | | 0.18 | % | | 0.20 | % |
| Net charge-offs | | $ | 45 | | $ | 106 | | $ | 68 | | $ | 147 | | $ | 139 | | $ | 86 | |
| Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans for the period (annualized) | | | 0.03 | % | | 0.07 | % | | 0.05 | % | | 0.11 | % | | 0.10 | % | | 0.06 | % |
| Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of period end loans | | | 0.92 | % | | 0.90 | % | | 0.93 | % | | 0.94 | % | | 0.91 | % | | 0.93 | % |
| Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans | | | 929.7 | % | | 1,563.5 | % | | 431.7 | % | | 132.2 | % | | 509.2 | % | | 464.9 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Total Assets | | $ | 1,042,778 | | $ | 986,436 | | $ | 995,167 | | $ | 1,017,645 | | $ | 987,790 | | $ | 1,001,622 | |
| Total Loans | | | 661,157 | | | 631,221 | | | 565,025 | | | 551,669 | | | 550,847 | | | 533,675 | |
| Average loans for the quarter | | | 651,766 | | | 601,655 | | | 565,654 | | | 552,521 | | | 538,798 | | | 532,799 | |
| Allowance for loan losses | | | 6,080 | | | 5,660 | | | 5,245 | | | 5,163 | | | 5,021 | | | 4,974 | |
Securities
Investment securities reflected a decline of $29.8 million at September 30, 2008 compared to December 31, 2007. The decline is consistent with maintaining the balance sheet strategies the Corporation has previously outlined in seeking to reduce the size of its investment securities portfolio while increasing loans as a percentage of the earning-asset mix.
The reduction in the volume of the investment portfolio was made in anticipation of providing cash flow for loan funding and forecasted liability outflows. This action had a positive impact on net interest income in the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008.
Deposits/Funding Sources
Deposits and customer relationships grew during the third quarter of 2008. Deposits totaled $677.1 million at September 30, 2008, an increase of $56.0 million from June 30, 2008.
The following table reflects the Corporation’s deposits for the periods specified.
Deposit Mix (unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (Dollars in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| At quarter ended: | | | 9/30/08 | | | 6/30/08 | | | 3/31/08 | | | 12/31/07 | | | 9/30/07 | | | 6/30/07 | |
| Checking accounts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Non interest bearing | | $ | 114,631 | | $ | 110,891 | | $ | 117,053 | | $ | 111,422 | | $ | 121,884 | | $ | 127,797 | |
| Interest bearing | | | 129,070 | | | 124,469 | | | 125,152 | | | 155,406 | | | 110,177 | | | 126,112 | |
| Savings deposits | | | 61,623 | | | 63,918 | | | 68,028 | | | 86,341 | | | 92,789 | | | 92,474 | |
| Money market accounts | | | 140,533 | | | 147,202 | | | 170,742 | | | 196,601 | | | 167,442 | | | 171,923 | |
| Time Deposits | | | 231,287 | | | 174,710 | | | 141,949 | | | 149,300 | | | 158,707 | | | 159,705 | |
Total Deposits | | $ | 677,144 | | $ | 621,190 | | $ | 622,924 | | $ | 699,070 | | $ | 650,999 | | $ | 678,011 | |
Non-interest bearing deposits totaled $114.6 million at September 30, 2008, an increase of $3.7 million from June 30, 2008 and an increase of $3.2 million from December 31, 2007. Interest bearing demand, savings, money market accounts and time deposits increased $52.2 million from June 30, 2008 as customers' preference in seeking more stable returns from certificates of deposit became more prevalent. These interest bearing deposits declined $25.1 million from December 31, 2007 as a result of a decision to continue to reduce the Corporation’s dependency on more rate sensitive high costing funds, which were subject to maturity and repricing in favor of lower costing wholesale funds available. Time certificates of deposit of $100,000 increased $22.7 million and $53.0 million as compared to June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, as the cost of this type of funding source became competitive with wholesale funds. Total deposit funding sources, including overnight repurchase agreements (which agreements are part of the demand deposit base), amounted to $721.7 million at September 30, 2008, which represents a decrease of $25.9 million as compared to December 31, 2007. The Corporation expects its deposit gathering efforts to remain strong, supported in part by the recent actions by the FDIC in temporarily raising the deposit insurance limits.
Borrowings totaled $281.0 million at September 30, 2008, reflecting an increase of $57.8 million from December 31, 2007. Overnight customer repurchase transactions covering commercial customer sweep accounts totaled $44.6 million at September 30, 2008 as compared with $48.5 million at December 31, 2007. This shift in the volume of repurchase agreements also accounted for a portion of the change in non-interest bearing commercial checking accounts during the period.
Stockholders' Equity
Total stockholders' equity amounted to $80.6 million, or 7.73% of total assets, at September 30, 2008. Tangible stockholders' equity was $63.5 million, or 6.19% of tangible assets. Book value per common share was $6.21 at September 30, 2008, compared to $6.48 at December 31, 2007 and $6.85 at September 30, 2007. Tangible book value per common share was $4.89 at September 30, 2008 compared to $5.17 at December 31, 2007 and $5.59 at September 30, 2007.
During the three months ended September 30, 2008, the Corporation purchased 31,500 shares of common stock at an average cost of $8.95 per share. The total shares purchased to date in 2008 totaled 193,083 shares of common stock at an average price of $9.96 per share.
During 2007, the Corporation purchased 850,527 common shares at an average cost per share of $11.79 under the stock buyback program adopted on January 24, 2002. The repurchased shares were recorded as Treasury Stock, which resulted in a decrease in stockholders’ equity. On September 27, 2007, the Board approved an increase in its buyback program to an additional 5% of outstanding shares, enhancing its then current authorization by 684,627 shares. Subsequent to that action, on June 26, 2008 the Board approved an increase in its buyback program to an additional 5% of outstanding shares, enhancing its then current authorization by 649,712 shares. Any purchases by the Corporation may be made, from time to time, in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. At September 30, 2008, there were 652,868 shares available for repurchase under the Corporation’s stock buyback program.
These actions allow the Corporation to continue to repurchase shares and deliver value to the shareholders. The Corporation’s strong capital position allows the Corporation to increase the shares authorized for the stock repurchase program. The additional capacity to repurchase shares provides the flexibility to allocate capital as the Corporation seeks to maximize shareholder returns.
At September 30, 2008, the Corporation's Tier 1 Capital Leverage ratio was 7.73%, the Corporation's total Tier 1 Risk Based Capital ratio was 10.22% and the Corporation's Total Risk Based Capital ratio was 11.03%. Total Tier 1 capital decreased to approximately $77.0 million at September 30, 2008 from $79.1 million at December 31, 2007 and from $85.8 million at September 30, 2007.
At September 30, 2008, the Corporation's capital ratios continued to exceed the minimum Federal requirements for a bank holding company, and Union Center National Bank's capital ratios continued to exceed each of the minimum levels required for classification as a "well capitalized institution" under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act.
About Center Bancorp
Center Bancorp, Inc. is a financial services holding company and operates Union Center National Bank, its main subsidiary. Chartered in 1923, Union Center National Bank is one of the oldest national banks headquartered in the state of New Jersey and currently the largest commercial bank headquartered in Union County. Its primary market niche is its commercial banking business. The Bank focuses its lending activities on commercial lending to small and medium sized businesses, real estate developers and high net worth individuals.
The Bank, through its Private Wealth Management Division which includes its wholly owned subsidiary, Center Financial Group LLC, and through a strategic partnership with American Economic Planning Group, provides financial services, including brokerage services, insurance and annuities, mutual funds, financial planning, estate and tax planning, trust, elder care and benefit plan administration. Center additionally offers title insurance services in connection with the closing of real estate transactions, through two subsidiaries, Union Title Company and Center Title Company.
The Bank currently operates 13 banking locations in Union and Morris counties in New Jersey. Banking centers are located in Union Township (6 locations), Berkeley Heights, Boonton/Mountain Lakes, Madison, Millburn/Vauxhall, Morristown, Springfield, and Summit, New Jersey. The Bank also operates remote ATM locations in the Union, Chatham and Madison, New Jersey Transit train stations, Union Hospital and the Boys and Girls Club of Union.
While the Bank's primary market area is comprised of Morris and Union Counties, New Jersey, the Corporation has expanded to northern and central New Jersey. At September 30, 2008, the Bank had total assets of $1.0 billion, total deposit funding sources, which includes overnight repurchase agreements, of $721.7 million and stockholders' equity of approximately $80.6 million. For further information regarding Center Bancorp, Inc., call 1-(800)-862-3683. For information regarding Union Center National Bank, visit our web site at http://www.centerbancorp.com
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
“Return on average tangible stockholders' equity” is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as net income as a percentage of tangible stockholders equity. This measure may be important to investors that are interested in analyzing our return on equity exclusive of the effect of changes in intangible assets on equity. The following table presents a reconciliation of return on average stockholders equity and return on average tangible stockholders equity for the periods presented:
| (Dollars in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| For the quarter ended: | | | 9/30/08 | | | 6/30/08 | | | 3/31/08 | | | 12/31/07 | | | 9/30/07 | | | 6/30/07 | |
| Net income | | $ | 1,518 | | $ | 1,408 | | $ | 1,217 | | $ | 532 | | $ | 998 | | $ | 1,017 | |
| Average stockholders’ equity | | $ | 80,393 | | $ | 84,142 | | $ | 86,921 | | $ | 87,265 | | $ | 94,833 | | $ | 97,919 | |
| Less: Average goodwill and other intangible assets | | | 17,145 | | | 17,169 | | | 17,194 | | | 17,220 | | | 17,245 | | | 17,272 | |
| Average tangible stockholders' equity | | $ | 63,248 | | $ | 66,973 | | $ | 69,727 | | $ | 70,045 | | $ | 77,588 | | $ | 80,647 | |
| Return on average stockholders’ equity | | | 7.55 | % | | 6.69 | % | | 5.60 | % | | 2.44 | % | | 4.21 | % | | 4.15 | % |
| Add: Average goodwill and other intangible assets | | | 2.05 | | | 1.72 | | | 1.38 | | | 0.60 | | | 0.94 | | | 0.89 | |
| Return on average tangible stockholders' equity | | | 9.60 | % | | 8.41 | % | | 6.98 | % | | 3.04 | % | | 5.15 | % | | 5.04 | % |
"Tangible book value per share" is also a non-GAAP financial measure and represents tangible stockholders' equity (or tangible book value) calculated on a per common share basis. The Corporation believes that a disclosure of tangible book value per share may be helpful for those investors who seek to evaluate the Corporation's book value per share without giving effect to goodwill and other intangible assets. The following table presents a reconciliation of total book value per share to tangible book value per share as of the dates presented:
| (Dollars in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| At quarter ended: | | | 9/30/08 | | | 6/30/08 | | | 3/31/08 | | | 12/31/07 | | | 9/30/07 | | | 6/30/07 | |
| Common shares outstanding | | | 12,988,284 | | | 13,016,075 | | | 13,113,760 | | | 13,155,784 | | | 13,692,534 | | | 13,910,826 | |
| Stockholders’ equity | | $ | 80,624 | | $ | 80,393 | | $ | 85,401 | | $ | 85,278 | | $ | 93,730 | | $ | 95,813 | |
| Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets | | | 17,132 | | | 17,154 | | | 17,179 | | | 17,204 | | | 17,230 | | | 17,256 | |
| Tangible stockholders’ equity | | $ | 63,492 | | $ | 63,239 | | $ | 68,222 | | $ | 68,074 | | $ | 76,500 | | $ | 78,557 | |
| Book value per share | | $ | 6.21 | | $ | 6.18 | | $ | 6.51 | | $ | 6.48 | | $ | 6.85 | | $ | 6.89 | |
| Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets | | | 1.32 | | | 1.32 | | | 1.31 | | | 1.31 | | | 1.26 | | | 1.24 | |
| Tangible book value per share | | $ | 4.89 | | $ | 4.86 | | $ | 5.20 | | $ | 5.17 | | $ | 5.59 | | $ | 5.65 | |
"Tangible stockholders' equity/tangible assets" is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as tangible stockholders' equity as a percentage of total assets minus goodwill and other intangible assets. This measure may be important to investors that are interested in analyzing the financial condition of the Corporation without consideration for intangible assets, inasmuch as tangible stockholders' equity and tangible assets both back out goodwill and other intangible assets. The following table presents a reconciliation of total assets to tangible assets and then presents a reconciliation of total stockholders' equity/total assets to tangible stockholders' equity/tangible assets as of the dates presented:
| (Dollars in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| At quarter ended: | | | 9/30/08 | | | 6/30/08 | | | 3/31/08 | | | 12/31/07 | | | 9/30/07 | | | 6/30/07 | |
| Total assets | | $ | 1,042,778 | | $ | 986,436 | | $ | 995,167 | | $ | 1,017,645 | | $ | 987,790 | | $ | 1,001,622 | |
| Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets | | | 17,132 | | | 17,154 | | | 17,179 | | | 17,204 | | | 17,230 | | | 17,256 | |
| Tangible assets | | $ | 1,025,646 | | $ | 969,282 | | $ | 977,988 | | $ | 1,000,441 | | $ | 970,560 | | $ | 984,366 | |
| Total stockholders' equity/total assets | | | 7.73 | % | | 8.15 | % | | 8.58 | % | | 8.38 | % | | 9.49 | % | | 9.57 | % |
| Tangible stockholders' equity/tangible assets | | | 6.19 | % | | 6.52 | % | | 6.98 | % | | 6.80 | % | | 7.88 | % | | 7.98 | % |
Total non-interest income is presented both including and excluding net securities gains (losses). We believe that many investors desire to evaluate non-interest income without regard for securities transactions. The following table presents a reconciliation of total non-interest (or other) income with total non-interest (or other) income excluding the impact of securities transactions.
| (Dollars in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| For the quarter ended: | | | 9/30/08 | | | 6/30/08 | | | 3/31/08 | | | 12/31/07 | | | 9/30/07 | | | 6/30/07 | |
| Total non-interest income | | $ | 47 | | $ | 1,116 | | $ | 866 | | $ | 874 | | $ | 911 | | $ | 1,177 | |
| Net securities gains (losses) | | | (1,075 | ) | | 225 | | | - | | | (43 | ) | | 14 | | | 341 | |
| Total non-interest income, excluding net securities gains (losses) | | $ | 1,122 | | $ | 891 | | $ | 866 | | $ | 917 | | $ | 897 | | $ | 836 | |
“Efficiency ratio” is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as non-interest expense as a percentage of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis plus non-interest income, excluding net securities gains (losses), as follows:
| (Dollars in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| For the quarter ended: | | | 9/30/08 | | | 6/30/08 | | | 3/31/08 | | | 12/31/07 | | | 9/30/07 | | | 6/30/07 | |
| Other expense | | $ | 4,578 | | $ | 5,188 | | $ | 4,953 | | $ | 6,034 | | $ | 6,080 | | $ | 6,056 | |
| Net interest income (tax equivalent basis) | | $ | 7,148 | | $ | 6,776 | | $ | 6,117 | | $ | 5,594 | | $ | 5,915 | | $ | 5,692 | |
| Other income, excluding net securities gains (losses) | | | 1,122 | | | 891 | | | 866 | | | 917 | | | 897 | | | 836 | |
| | | $ | 8,270 | | $ | 7,667 | | $ | 6,983 | | $ | 6,511 | | $ | 6,812 | | $ | 6,528 | |
| Efficiency ratio | | | 55.4 | % | | 67.7 | % | | 70.9 | % | | 92.7 | % | | 89.3 | % | | 92.8 | % |
Forward-Looking Statements
All non-historical statements in this press release (including statements regarding positioning to weather the global financial crisis, the stability of future revenues, anticipated cost savings, the relocation of the Corporation’s Union data center/operations, the funding of loan commitments and anticipated loan growth) constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may use such forward-looking terminology such as "expect," "look," "believe," "plan," "anticipate," "may," "will" or similar statements or variations of such terms or otherwise express views concerning trends and the future. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, the direction of interest rates, continued levels of loan quality and origination volume, continued relationships with major customers including sources for loans, as well as the effects of international, national, regional and local economic conditions and legal and regulatory barriers and structure, including those relating to the current global financial crisis and the deregulation of the financial services industry, and other risks cited in reports filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Center Bancorp, Inc. assumes no obligation for updating any such forward-looking statement at any time.
Investor Inquiries:
Anthony C. Weagley
President & Chief Executive Officer
(908) 206-2886
Joseph Gangemi
Investor Relations
(908) 206-2886
CENTER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION
(unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands) | | | September 30, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | |
| Cash and due from banks | | $ | 15,952 | | $ | 20,541 | |
| Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreement to resell | | | 0 | | | 49,490 | |
| Total cash and cash equivalents | | | 15,952 | | | 70,031 | |
| Investment securities available-for sale | | | 284,349 | | | 314,194 | |
| Loans, net of unearned income | | | 661,157 | | | 551,669 | |
| Less — Allowance for loan losses | | | 6,080 | | | 5,163 | |
| Net Loans | | | 655,077 | | | 546,506 | |
| Restricted investment in bank stocks, at cost | | | 10,277 | | | 8,467 | |
| Premises and equipment, net | | | 18,545 | | | 17,419 | |
| Accrued interest receivable | | | 4,555 | | | 4,535 | |
| Bank owned life insurance | | | 22,690 | | | 22,261 | |
| Other assets | | | 14,201 | | | 17,028 | |
| Goodwill and other intangible assets | | | 17,132 | | | 17,204 | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,042,778 | | $ | 1,017,645 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
| Deposits: | | | | | | | |
| Non-interest bearing | | $ | 114,631 | | $ | 111,422 | |
| Interest-bearing | | | | | | | |
| Time deposits $100 and over | | | 116,986 | | | 63,997 | |
| Interest-bearing transactions, savings and time deposits $100 and less | | | 445,527 | | | 523,651 | |
| Total deposits | | | 677,144 | | | 699,070 | |
| Securities sold under agreement to repurchase | | | 44,557 | | | 48,541 | |
| Short-term borrowings | | | 8,000 | | | 1,123 | |
| Long-term borrowings | | | 223,334 | | | 168,445 | |
| Subordinated debentures | | | 5,155 | | | 5,155 | |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | 3,964 | | | 10,033 | |
| Total liabilities | | | 962,154 | | | 932,367 | |
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | |
| Preferred stock, no par value: | | | | | | | |
| Authorized 5,000,000 shares; none issued | | | | | | — | |
| Common stock, no par value: | | | | | | | |
| Authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued 15,190,984 shares in 2008 and 2007; outstanding 12,988,284 shares in 2008 and 13,155,784 shares in 2007 | | | 86,908 | | | 86,908 | |
| Additional paid in capital | | | 5,258 | | | 5,133 | |
| Retained earnings | | | 15,784 | | | 15,161 | |
| Treasury stock, at cost (2,202,700 shares in 2008 and | | | | | | | |
| 2,035,200 shares in 2007) | | | (17,820 | ) | | (16,100 | ) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (9,506 | ) | | (5,824 | ) |
| Total stockholders’ equity | | | 80,624 | | | 85,278 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 1,042,778 | | $ | 1,017,645 | |
CENTER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data) | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Interest income: | | | | | | |
| Interest and fees on loans | | | 9,427 | | $ | 8,460 | | | 26,575 | | $ | 25,087 | |
| Interest and dividends on investment securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Taxable interest income | | | 2,514 | | | 3,390 | | | 7,914 | | | 10,344 | |
| Non-taxable interest income | | | 559 | | | 792 | | | 2,036 | | | 2,399 | |
| Dividends | | | 189 | | | 254 | | | 645 | | | 981 | |
Interest on Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreement to resell | | | - | | | 40 | | | 109 | | | 521 | |
| Total interest income | | | 12,689 | | | 12,936 | | | 37,279 | | | 39,332 | |
Interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest on certificates of deposit $100 or more | | | 618 | | | 1,132 | | | 1,830 | | | 3,022 | |
| Interest on other deposits | | | 2,434 | | | 3,954 | | | 8,302 | | | 12,704 | |
| Interest on borrowings | | | 2,777 | | | 2,369 | | | 8,171 | | | 7,279 | |
| Total interest expense | | | 5,829 | | | 7,455 | | | 18,303 | | | 23,005 | |
| Net interest income | | | 6,860 | | | 5,481 | | | 18,976 | | | 16,327 | |
| Provision for loan losses | | | 465 | | | 100 | | | 1,136 | | | 200 | |
| Net interest income after provision for loan losses | | | 6,395 | | | 5,381 | | | 17,840 | | | 16,127 | |
Other income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Service charges, commissions and fees | | | 484 | | | 438 | | | 1,526 | | | 1,293 | |
| Annuity and insurance | | | 35 | | | 131 | | | 90 | | | 254 | |
| Bank owned life insurance | | | 507 | | | 223 | | | 956 | | | 676 | |
| Net securities gains (losses) | | | (1,075 | ) | | 14 | | | (850 | ) | | 943 | |
| Other income | | | 96 | | | 105 | | | 307 | | | 332 | |
| Total other income | | | 47 | | | 911 | | | 2,029 | | | 3,498 | |
Other expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Salaries and employee benefits | | | 1,919 | | | 3,107 | | | 6,795 | | | 9,083 | |
| Occupancy, net | | | 803 | | | 692 | | | 2,296 | | | 2,044 | |
| Premises and equipment | | | 352 | | | 442 | | | 1,074 | | | 1,340 | |
| Professional and consulting | | | 189 | | | 311 | | | 551 | | | 1,449 | |
| Stationery and printing | | | 87 | | | 87 | | | 300 | | | 361 | |
| Marketing and advertising | | | 145 | | | 152 | | | 493 | | | 424 | |
| Computer expense | | | 238 | | | 151 | | | 605 | | | 464 | |
| Other | | | 845 | | | 1,138 | | | 2,605 | | | 3,399 | |
| Total other expense | | | 4,578 | | | 6,080 | | | 14,719 | | | 18,564 | |
| Income before income tax expense (benefit) | | | 1,864 | | | 212 | | | 5,150 | | | 1,061 | |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | | | 346 | | | (786 | ) | | 1,007 | | | (2,263 | ) |
| Net income | | $ | 1,518 | | $ | 998 | | $ | 4,143 | | $ | 3,324 | |
Earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | $ | 0.12 | | $ | 0.07 | | $ | 0.32 | | $ | 0.24 | |
| Diluted | | $ | 0.12 | | $ | 0.07 | | $ | 0.32 | | $ | 0.24 | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | | 12,990,441 | | | 13,864,722 | | | 13,068,400 | | | 13,894,888 | |
| Diluted | | | 13,003,954 | | | 13,913,919 | | | 13,083,112 | | | 13,950,298 | |
SUMMARY SELECTED QUARTERLY STATISTICAL INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL DATA (Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data) |
| | Three Months Ended | |
| | | | 9/30/2008 | | | 6/30/2008 | | | 9/30/2007 | |
Statements of Income Data: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest income | | $ | 12,689 | | $ | 12,230 | | $ | 12,936 | |
| Interest expense | | | 5,829 | | | 5,801 | | | 7,455 | |
| Net interest income | | | 6,860 | | | 6,429 | | | 5,481 | |
| Provision for loan losses | | | 465 | | | 521 | | | 100 | |
| Net interest income after provision for loan losses | | | 6,395 | | | 5,908 | | | 5,381 | |
| Other income | | | 47 | | | 1,116 | | | 911 | |
| Other expense | | | 4,578 | | | 5,188 | | | 6,080 | |
| Income before income tax expense (benefit) | | | 1,864 | | | 1,836 | | | 212 | |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | | | 346 | | | 428 | | | (786 | ) |
| Net income | | $ | 1,518 | | $ | 1,408 | | $ | 998 | |
| Earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | $ | 0.12 | | $ | 0.11 | | $ | 0.07 | |
| Diluted | | $ | 0.12 | | $ | 0.11 | | $ | 0.07 | |
Statements of Condition Data (Period End): | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investments | | $ | 284,349 | | $ | 253,780 | | $ | 343,979 | |
| Total loans | | | 661,157 | | | 631,221 | | | 550,847 | |
| Goodwill and other intangibles | | | 17,132 | | | 17,154 | | | 17,230 | |
| Total assets | | | 1,042,778 | | | 986,436 | | | 987,790 | |
| Deposits | | | 677,144 | | | 621,190 | | | 650,999 | |
| Borrowings | | | 281,046 | | | 279,585 | | | 237,744 | |
| Stockholders' equity | | $ | 80,624 | | $ | 80,393 | | $ | 93,730 | |
Dividend Data: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cash dividends | | $ | 1,169 | | $ | 1,177 | | $ | 1,361 | |
| Dividend payout ratio | | | 77.01 | % | | 83.59 | % | | 136.37 | % |
| Cash dividends per share | | $ | 0.09 | | $ | 0.09 | | $ | 0.09 | |
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | | 12,990,441 | | | 13,070,868 | | | 13,864,722 | |
| Diluted | | | 13,003,954 | | | 13,083,558 | | | 13,913,919 | |
Operating Ratios: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Return on average assets | | | 0.60 | % | | 0.57 | % | | 0.40 | % |
| Average stockholders' equity to average assets | | | 7.94 | % | | 8.51 | % | | 9.61 | % |
| Return on average equity | | | 7.55 | % | | 6.69 | % | | 4.21 | % |
| Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity | | | 9.60 | % | | 8.41 | % | | 5.15 | % |
| Book value per common share | | $ | 6.21 | | $ | 6.18 | | $ | 6.85 | |
| Tangible book value per common share | | $ | 4.89 | | $ | 4.86 | | $ | 5.59 | |
Non-Financial Information (Period End): | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common stockholders of record | | | 649 | | | 658 | | | 689 | |
| Staff-full time equivalent | | | 156 | | | 164 | | | 180 | |
