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GLEN BURNIE BANCORP RELEASES 1Q EARNINGS
Net interest margin remains above peer group
Highlights
· | 3.38% growth in deposits |
· | 6.67% increase in net interest income |
· | 4.60% net interest margin |
GLEN BURNIE, MD (April 27, 2005) - Glen Burnie Bancorp (NASDAQ: GLBZ), parent company of The Bank of Glen Burnie, today announced results for the first quarter.
The company realized net income of $688,000 (-7.15%) or $0.34 (-8.11) basic earnings per share in the quarter ended March 31, 2005 as compared to $741,000 or $0.37 basic earnings per share for the same period in 2004. Net interest income after provisions for credit losses in the first quarter grew 6.67% from $2,803,000 to $2,990,000. Total assets rose to $309,971,000 (+2.53%) as of March 31, 2005 compared to $302,312,000 at December 31, 2004 and deposits grew 3.38% to $270,521,000 as compared to $261,674,000 in 2004 for the same period.
According to Michael G. Livingston, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at The Bank of Glen Burnie, net interest margin is a key performance measurement for assessing profitability. “Net interest margin is important because it measures both sides of the balance sheet,” he said. “We ended the quarter with a net interest margin (4.60%) that is above our peer group. Our capital position is strong and our delinquency rate remains low, so I’m pleased with our performance from an operational standpoint,” Livingston added.
“We are focused on enhancing shareholder value and were pleased to issue our 50th consecutive regular dividend earlier this month,” commented F. William Kuethe, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer. On April 7, 2005 Glen Burnie Bancorp paid a regular dividend of 12 cents ($0.12) per share of common stock to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2005.
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In January, The Bank of Glen Burnie expanded its franchise with the opening of a new full-service branch office in the Linthicum community. Located in the redeveloped Burwood Plaza on Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, the 2,400 square foot facility underwent extensive renovation. “Our unique customer-centric style of business is a great fit for this community and we already feel right at home,” Mr. Livingston stated.
The Bank of Glen Burnie has received the 5-Star Superior Rating from BAUER FINANCIAL Reports, Inc., the nation’s leading independent bank research firm for the past eight consecutive semi-annual periods. This distinction denotes the highest level of strength, safety and performance measured by Bauer and is based on factors such as capitalization, liquidity, loan delinquency rate and historical performance.
Glen Burnie Bancorp will host its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Thursday, May 12th at La Fontaine Bleu in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Registration opens at 1:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 2 p.m.
Glen Burnie Bancorp, parent company to The Bank of Glen Burnie, (www.thebankofglenburnie.com) maintains assets totaling approximately $300 million. The Bank of Glen Burnie is a locally-owned community bank with eight branches serving Anne Arundel County.
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Certain information contained in this news release, which does not relate to historical financial information, may be deemed to constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause the company’s actual results in the future to differ materially from its historical results and those presently anticipated or projected. For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors, please see the company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.