Northway Financial, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCBB: NWYF) reported net
income for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 of $923,000 compared to
net income of $2,742,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, a
decrease of $1,819,000. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the
Company reported net income of $2,406,000 compared to $3,747,000
for the same period in 2011, a decrease of $1,341,000. Results for
both the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 were
favorably impacted by the $3,772,000 one-time net pre-tax gain on
sale of three banking centers in May 2011. For the quarter ended
June 30, 2012, net income available to common stockholders was
$763,000, or $0.29 per common share and for the six months ended
June 30, 2012, net income available to common stockholders was
$2,103,000, or $0.80 per common share.
On July 26, 2012, the Company's Board of Directors declared a
semi-annual common stock cash dividend of $0.18 per share, payable
on August 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on August 8, 2012.
This $0.18 per share dividend represents a 20.0% increase over the
prior semi-annual dividend of $0.15 per share. In declaring this
dividend, the Board of Directors considered the positive trend in
earnings, exclusive of the one-time gain on the sale of three
banking centers in May 2011. The payment of this level of dividend
will result in a 22.4% payout ratio based on net income available
to common stockholders. The Company's common stock is available
through brokers and is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the
stock symbol "NWYF." Based on recent trades of the Company's common
stock, the semi-annual dividend, when annualized, results in a
dividend yield of approximately 3.14% on its current market price
per share.
CEO William J. Woodward said, "We are pleased with the continued
growth of the Company and the positive trend of earnings. The
improvement in the dividend payout ratio reflects our confidence in
our overall performance. Our expansion into southern New Hampshire
and our focus on commercial banking has strengthened our
organization, and has reinforced our commitment to better serving
our customers and communities in New Hampshire."
Other Financial Highlights
- Taking into account the level of net income for the six months
ended June 30, 2012, the Company's returns on average assets and
average equity for this period were 0.59% and 6.29%, respectively,
compared to 0.92% and 12.95% for the same period last year. As
noted above, last year's results were favorably impacted by the
sale of three banking centers in May 2011, which resulted in the
recording of a net pre-tax gain of approximately $3,772,000.
- Total deposits increased $61,334,000, or 10.5%, to $647,240,000
at June 30, 2012, compared to $585,906,000 at June 30, 2011. For
the quarter ended June 30, 2012, core deposit growth was
$20,000,000, an annualized growth rate of 17.8%
- Net loans increased $30,473,000, or 6.3%, to $513,263,000 at
June 30, 2012, compared to $482,790,000 at June 30, 2011. For the
quarter ended June 30, 2012, commercial and industrial loans
increased $7,594,000, which is an annualized growth rate of 36.7%.
This growth is reflective of our efforts to increase small business
lending throughout the state.
- For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Net Interest Margin
was 3.49%, an increase of 16 basis points over the same period last
year. This improvement is driven by a 16 basis point decrease in
the Company's cost of interest-bearing liabilities year over
year.
- Total stockholders' equity increased $16,067,000, or 26.0%, to
$77,906,000 at June 30, 2012, compared to $61,839,000 at June 30,
2011. Approximately $13,000,000 of the increase was due to the
Company's participation in the Small Business Lending Fund, a
program designed to encourage lending to small businesses. This is
described in greater detail in the Company's 2011 Annual Report. In
addition, equity increased as a result of net income for the twelve
month period ended June 30, 2012 of $3,800,000 as well as a
reduction in other comprehensive net loss of $985,000, which was
partially offset by dividend payments of approximately
$1,500,000.
- Regulatory capital ratios exceed requirements. The Company's
total risk-based capital ratio is 19.18% compared to a regulatory
requirement of 10.00%.
- As a result of our continued focused effort to resolve problem
loans, the level of nonperforming loans decreased $3,121,000, or
16.8%, to $15,450,000 at June 30, 2012 from $18,571,000 at June 30,
2011. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans at June
30, 2012 was 2.09% compared to 3.77% as of June 30, 2011.
Earnings Summary
As noted above, the Company recorded net income of $2,406,000
for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to $3,747,000 for
the same period in 2011. For the six months ended June 30, 2012,
$2,103,000, or $0.80 per common share, was available to common
stockholders compared to $3,425,000, or $1.31 per common share, for
the same period last year.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2012, the Company recorded net
income of $923,000 compared to $2,742,000 for the same period in
2011. For the quarter ended June 30, 2012, $763,000, or $0.29 per
common share, was available to common stockholders compared to
$2,581,000, or $0.99 per common share, for the same period last
year.
Net interest and dividend income for the quarter ended June 30,
2012, increased $47,000 to $6,283,000 compared to $6,236,000 for
the same period last year. The provision for loan losses for the
quarter ended June 30, 2012 decreased $1,277,000 to $738,000
compared to $2,015,000 for the same period in 2011. Net gains on
sales of securities were $335,000 compared to $646,000 for the
quarter ended June 30, 2011, a decrease of $311,000. Gains on sales
of loans increased $227,000 as of June 30, 2012 compared to the
same period last year. During the second quarter of 2011, the
Company recorded the net gain of $3,772,000 on the sale of banking
centers. All other noninterest income decreased $268,000 to
$1,271,000 compared to $1,531,000 for the same period last year due
primarily to a decrease in gain on sale of OREO, service charges
and fees on deposit accounts and the recording of a net loss on the
cash surrender value of life insurance. Total noninterest expense
increased $136,000 to $6,574,000 for the quarter ended June 30,
2012, compared to $6,438,000 for the same period last year. This
increase resulted primarily from an increase in pension expense and
higher staffing levels which was partially offset by lower FDIC
insurance, legal fees, New Hampshire business enterprise tax and
postage and shipping. Income tax expense for the quarter ended June
30, 2012, decreased $1,117,000 from the same period last year.
Net interest and dividend income for the six months ended June
30, 2012, increased $618,000 to $12,634,000 compared to $12,016,000
for the same period last year. The provision for loan losses for
the six months ended June 30, 2012 decreased $1,154,000 to
$1,476,000 compared to $2,630,000 for the same period in 2011. Net
gains on sales of securities were $1,395,000 compared to $952,000
for the six months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of $443,000.
Gains on sales of loans increased $80,000 to $585,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 2012 compared to $505,000 for the same period
last year. In May 2011, as previously referenced, the Company
recorded a $3,772,000 net gain on the sale of three banking
centers. All other noninterest income decreased $454,000 to
$2,475,000 compared to $2,929,000 for the same period last year due
primarily to a decrease in service charges and fees on deposit
accounts as well as an increase in mortgage servicing impairment.
Total noninterest expense increased $234,000 to $12,898,000 for the
six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $12,664,000 for the
same period last year. This increase resulted primarily from an
increase in pension expense and higher staffing levels and
advertising expense to support our expansion strategy which was
partially offset by lower FDIC insurance, consulting fees and legal
fees. Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012,
decreased $824,000 from the same period last year.
Balance Sheet Summary
At June 30, 2012, the Company had total assets of $842,105,000
compared to $783,331,000 at June 30, 2011, an increase of
$58,774,000, or 7.50%. Securities available-for-sale increased
$35,030,000 to $240,713,000 at June 30, 2012, compared to
$205,683,000 at June 30, 2011. Loans at June 30, 2012, increased
$30,473,000 to $513,263,000 compared to $482,790,000 at June 30,
2011.
Total deposits were $647,240,000 at June 30, 2012, compared to
$585,906,000 at June 30, 2011, an increase of $61,334,000.
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased $2,602,000
to $22,461,000 at June 30, 2012 compared to $25,063,000 at June 30,
2011. Other borrowings decreased $18,143,000 to $88,078,000 at June
30, 2012, compared to $106,221,000 at June 30, 2011.
Total stockholders' equity increased $16,067,000 to $77,906,000
at June 30, 2012 compared to $61,839,000 at June 30, 2011, of which
approximately $13,000,000 was an additional investment from the
U.S. Department of the Treasury during 2011 under the Small
Business Lending Fund program. Stockholders' equity available to
common stockholders totaled $54,430,000, resulting in a book value
per common share of $20.77 per share at June 30, 2012, based on
2,620,755 shares of common stock outstanding, an increase of $1.21,
or 6.2% per share, from June 30, 2011. Tangible book value per
common share increased $1.34, or 8.8%, to $16.54 at June 30, 2012
compared to $15.20 at June 30, 2011.
About Northway Financial, Inc.
Northway Financial, Inc., headquartered in North Conway, New
Hampshire, is a bank holding company. Through its subsidiary bank,
Northway Bank, the Company offers a broad range of financial
products and services to individuals, businesses and the public
sector from its 17 full-service banking offices and its loan
production offices located in Bedford and Portsmouth, New
Hampshire.
Forward-looking Statements
Statements included in this press release that are not
historical or current fact are "forward-looking statements" made
pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are subject to certain risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from historical earnings and those presently anticipated or
projected. Northway Financial, Inc. disclaims any obligation to
subsequently revise any forward-looking statements to reflect
events or circumstances after the date of such statements, or to
reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or
circumstances.
Northway Financial, Inc.
Selected Financial Highlights
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per
share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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6/30/2012 6/30/2011 6/30/2012 6/30/2011
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Interest and Dividend Income $ 8,093 $ 8,370 $ 16,300 $ 16,362
Interest Expense 1,810 2,134 3,666 4,346
Net Interest and Dividend Income 6,283 6,236 12,634 12,016
Provision for Loan Losses 738 2,015 1,476 2,630
Net Gain on Sale of Banking Centers - 3,772 - 3,772
All Other Noninterest Income 1,987 2,339 4,455 4,386
Noninterest Expense 6,574 6,438 12,898 12,664
Provision for Income Tax 35 1,152 309 1,133
Net Income 923 2,742 2,406 3,747
Net Income Available to Common
Stockholders 763 2,581 2,103 3,425
Earnings Per Common Share, Basic 0.29 0.99 0.80 1.31
Dividends Declared per Common Share - - 0.15 0.12
6/30/2012 3/31/2012 6/30/2011
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Total Assets $ 842,105 $ 821,167 $ 783,331
Cash and Due from Banks and Interest-
Bearing Deposits 40,343 15,228 46,993
Securities Available-for-Sale, at Fair
Value 240,713 251,147 205,683
Loans, Net 513,263 507,584 482,790
Total Deposits 647,240 617,923 585,906
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances 67,458 78,627 85,601
Securities Sold Under Agreements to
Repurchase 22,461 19,048 25,063
Junior Subordinated Debentures 20,620 20,620 20,620
Stockholders' Equity 77,906 75,987 61,839
Net Interest Margin 3.49% 3.52% 3.33%
Yield on Earning Assets 4.44 4.48 4.46
Cost of Interest Bearing Liabilities 1.09 1.11 1.25
Efficiency Ratio 77.04 76.53 77.84
Book Value Per Share of Common Shares
Outstanding 20.77 20.04 19.56
Tangible Book Value Per Share of Common
Shares Outstanding 16.54 15.82 15.20
Tier 1 Core Capital to Average Assets 10.68% 10.45% 8.76%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital 17.89 17.63 15.29
Total Risk-Based Capital 19.18 18.95 17.12
Common Shares Outstanding 2,620,755 2,620,755 2,620,755
Return on Average Assets 0.59% 0.72% 0.92%
Return on Average Equity 6.29 7.81 12.95
Nonperforming Loans as a % of Total
Loans 2.09 3.27 3.77
Allowance for Loan Losses as a % of
Nonperforming Loans 70.33 64.85 52.47
Contact: Richard P. Orsillo Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer 603-752-1171
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