Exhibit 99.1
101 East Grand River, P.O. Box 800
Howell, Michigan 48844-0800
Phone (517) 546-3150
Fax (517) 546-6275
February 12, 2015
Dear Shareholder,
While we have regularly reported on FNBH Bancorp, Inc. progress in our SEC filings, management and the Board wanted to take this opportunity to correspond directly with our shareholders to provide additional information on your Company.
FNBH Bancorp, Inc. reported net income of $357,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2014. This compares to net income of $32,000 for fourth quarter 2013. 2014 net income of $3,050,000 compares to 2013 net income of $2,974,000. Financial results include a reverse provision expense of $2,500,000 in the third quarter of 2014 and $2,250,000 in the second quarter of 2013.
December 31, 2014 total assets of $322,826,000 are increased from $312,290,000 at the beginning of the year. Excess liquidity that existed at the beginning of 2014 has been deployed primarily into investment securities, increasing total securities by approximately $65,000,000.
As of December 31, 2014, the Bank’s 16.46% total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio and 9.34% Tier One capital ratio exceeded our Consent Order minimum capital requirements of 11% and 8.50%, respectively. Tangible book value per share as of December 31, 2014 was $1.12.
Asset quality continued dramatic improvement with classified loans reduced by $6,551,000 or 38% since January 1, 2014. This improvement includes a $2,759,000 or 25% decrease in non-performing loans. As of December 31, 2014, approximately 71% of non-performing loan balances were making current scheduled monthly payments.
Our recapitalization, improved asset quality, enhanced risk management practices, liquidity deployment, operating efficiencies and other expense reductions have significantly improved our core earnings since the beginning of 2014.
A substantially enhanced wealth management platform which includes collaboration with the county’s preeminent investment services provider was introduced during October 2014. This new platform has been embraced by employees and existing wealth management clients. We are excited with the expanded offerings and competencies and are confident the improved client service capabilities will contribute to our future success.
While much progress has been made, substantial work remains to return the Company to its place as a top performing bank. 2015 performance enhancement priorities include the following:
· | Customer experience improvements through technology and convenience initiatives |
· | Fully demonstrated Consent Order compliance, with the goal of being released from the Order as soon as possible |
· | Expanded lending initiatives in residential mortgage and indirect lending programs |
· | Loan portfolio growth |
· | Continued asset quality improvement |
· | Operating efficiencies |
While we expect profitability to be enhanced through efficiencies and expense reduction, loan portfolio growth is necessary to substantially increase core earnings. As such, our loan pricing is very competitive and we eagerly pursue new lending opportunities.We would greatly appreciate your loan business and any loan referral opportunities you may be able to provide us.
As disclosed in our SEC filings, we may have the opportunity in the future to again record reverse provision expense. Additionally, as core earnings improve and following termination of the Consent Order, reinstatement of the Company’s approximate $8,500,000 net deferred tax asset will be closely evaluated. We cannot guarantee any further reverse provision expense or reinstatement of our net deferred tax asset; however, if one or both of these events occur, we expect it could contribute substantially to earnings and enhance book value per share.
Please be assured that management, the Board of Directors and bank staff are diligently working to further improve the Company’s financial performance and are firmly committed to achieving that objective.
If you are interested in shares of FNBH Bancorp, Inc., please contact any of the following:
Stifel Kyle Travis 616-224-1559
Products and services are offered through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, | Boenning & Scattergood Thomas Dooley Nick Bicking 866-326-8113
Products and services are offered through Boenning & Scattergood. Boenning & |
On behalf of the FNBH Bancorp family, we thank you for your investment and your commitment to community banking. Be assured that your questions and suggestions are always welcome – please contact me anytime.
Cordially,
Ronald L. Long
President and CEO
Rlong@fnbh.com
517-545-2221
DISCLAIMER
Discussions and statements in this letter that are not statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements that include terms such as “will,” “may,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “likely,” “optimistic” and “plan,” and statements about future or projected financial and operating results, plans, projections, objectives, expectations, and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about termination of the Consent Order against our Bank; descriptions of plans and objectives for future operations, products or services; projections of our future revenue, earnings or other measures of economic performance; forecasts of credit losses and other asset quality trends; statements about or expectations regarding any future reverse provision expense or reinstatement of our net deferred tax asset; and descriptions of other steps we may take to improve our capital position. These forward-looking statements express our current expectations, forecasts of future events, or long-term goals and, by their nature, are subject to assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Although we believe that the expectations, forecasts, and goals reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially for a variety of reasons. For example, our loan portfolio may not perform as we expect; we may not be successful with our cost reduction, loan growth, and other initiatives; our federal regulator may not terminate the Consent Order on the timeframe we expect; and/or economic conditions could deteriorate in a manner that further hurts our financial condition or performance.
Our results of operations, cash flows, financial position, and prospects could also be materially and adversely affected by additional factors that are not presently known to us that we currently consider to be immaterial, or that develop after the date of this letter. We cannot assure you that our future results will meet expectations. While we believe the forward-looking statements in this letter are reasonable, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. In addition, these statements speak only as of the date made. We do not undertake, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to update or alter any statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
FNBH Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Cash and due from banks | $ | 26,138 | $ | 77,827 | ||||
Short term investments | 198 | 198 | ||||||
Total cash and cash equivalents | 26,336 | 78,025 | ||||||
Investment securities: | ||||||||
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value | 132,175 | 67,680 | ||||||
FHLBI and FRB stock, at cost | 1,140 | 779 | ||||||
Total investment securities | 133,315 | 68,459 | ||||||
Loans held for investment: | ||||||||
Commercial | 132,382 | 136,864 | ||||||
Consumer | 17,593 | 16,231 | ||||||
Real estate mortgage | 10,071 | 12,020 | ||||||
Total loans held for investment | 160,046 | 165,115 | ||||||
Less allowance for loan losses | (7,109 | ) | (9,214 | ) | ||||
Net loans held for investment | 152,937 | 155,901 | ||||||
Premises and equipment, net | 7,366 | 7,395 | ||||||
Other real estate owned, held for sale | 1,174 | 480 | ||||||
Accrued interest and other assets | 1,698 | 2,030 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 322,826 | $ | 312,290 | ||||
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||
Deposits: | ||||||||
Demand (non-interest bearin g) | $ | 102,258 | $ | 93,953 | ||||
NOW | 31,652 | 29,937 | ||||||
Savings and money market | 88,247 | 82,518 | ||||||
Time deposits | 68,222 | 77,782 | ||||||
Brokered certificates of deposit | - | 1,123 | ||||||
Total deposits | 290,379 | 285,313 | ||||||
Other borrowings | - | 16 | ||||||
Accrued interest, taxes, and other liabilities | 1,303 | 1,855 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 291,682 | 287,184 | ||||||
Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||
Preferred stock, no par value. | - | - | ||||||
Series A - Authorized 10,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding | ||||||||
Series B - Authorized 20,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, | ||||||||
2014 and 17,510 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 | ||||||||
Common stock, no par value. Authorized 40,000,000 shares at December 31, 2014 and | - | 16,520 | ||||||
11,000,000 at December 31, 2013; 27,770,143 shares issued and outstanding at | ||||||||
December 31, 2014 and 457,115 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 | 25,449 | 7,321 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 5,528 | 2,478 | ||||||
Deferred directors' compensation | 224 | 342 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (57 | ) | (1,555 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders' equity | 31,144 | 25,106 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 322,826 | $ | 312,290 |
FNBH Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
Interest and dividend income: | ||||||||
Interest and fees on loans | $ | 8,286 | $ | 9,311 | ||||
Interest and dividends on investment securities: | ||||||||
Taxable | 1,850 | 1,066 | ||||||
Tax-exempt | 43 | 47 | ||||||
Other securities | 55 | 28 | ||||||
Interest on short term investments | 5 | 3 | ||||||
Total interest and dividend income | 10,239 | 10,455 | ||||||
Interest expense | 703 | 925 | ||||||
Net interest income | 9,536 | 9,530 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses | (2,500 | ) | (2,250 | ) | ||||
Net interest income after provision for loan losses | 12,036 | 11,780 | ||||||
Noninterest income: | ||||||||
Service charges and other fee income | 2,280 | 2,585 | ||||||
Trust income | 107 | 148 | ||||||
Gain on available for sale securities | 2 | - | ||||||
Other | 35 | 132 | ||||||
Total noninterest income | 2,424 | 2,865 | ||||||
Noninterest expense: | ||||||||
Salaries and employee benefits | 6,042 | 5,369 | ||||||
Net occupancy expense | 929 | 882 | ||||||
Equipment expense | 350 | 344 | ||||||
Professional and service fees | 1,610 | 1,753 | ||||||
Loan collection and foreclosed property expenses | 208 | 327 | ||||||
Computer service fees | 524 | 477 | ||||||
Amortization expense | 38 | 39 | ||||||
FDIC assessment fees | 528 | 1,026 | ||||||
Insurance | 338 | 518 | ||||||
Printing and supplies | 170 | 173 | ||||||
Net gain on sale of OREO | (123 | ) | (91 | ) | ||||
Other | 776 | 750 | ||||||
Total noninterest expense | 11,390 | 11,567 | ||||||
Income before federal income taxes | 3,070 | 3,078 | ||||||
Federal income tax expense | 20 | 104 | ||||||
Net income | $ | 3,050 | $ | 2,974 | ||||
Per share statistics: | ||||||||
Basic and diluted EPS | $ | 0.11 | $ | 1.57 | ||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding | 17,496,622 | 457,435 | ||||||
Weighted-average common stock equivalent shares outstanding, as converted | 9,731,574 | 1,439,178 | ||||||
Total basic and diluted shares | 27,228,196 | 1,896,613 |