Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (OTCBB: STBI) today announced net income of $502,000 for the first quarter of 2013.

Sturgis Bancorp is the holding company for Sturgis Bank & Trust Company (Bank), and its subsidiaries Oakleaf Financial Services, Inc. and Oak Mortgage, LLC. Sturgis Bancorp provides a full array of trust, commercial and consumer banking services from 11 banking centers in Sturgis, Bronson, Centreville, Climax, Colon, South Haven, Three Rivers and White Pigeon, Mich. Oakleaf Financial Services offers a complete range of investment and financial-advisory services. Oak Mortgage offers residential mortgages in all markets of the Bank.

Key Highlights for the first quarter of 2013:

  • Net income for the first quarter of 2013 remained unchanged, at $502,000, compared to $502,000 for the first quarter of 2012.
  • The Bank maintained strong capital ratios, exceeding "well-capitalized" requirements, with Tier 1 capital at 8.76%. Total capital at March 31, 2013 was 13.85% of risk-weighted assets.
  • Nonaccrual and past due loans decreased.
  • Total deposits increased 4.6% to $245.8 million, mostly in temporary municipal deposits.
  • Allowance for loan losses was 1.97% of loans, down slightly from 2.03% at the end of 2012.

President and CEO Eric L. Eishen stated: "The Bank's core earnings are stable and credit quality continues to improve. We continue to control expenses and seek quality loan business. While the U. S. Economy seems to be improving, we are still cautious with how aggressively we pursue any loan growth opportunities. There is weakness in loan demand, and the primary business opportunities are related to our mortgage banking business. Credit worthy commercial borrowers remain hesitant to take on additional debt until they are confident the recovery will be sustained. Deposits continue to be strong and customers remain reluctant to commit long-term. Once the economy is back on track, we expect deposits to normalize and maturities to extend. We are keeping our loan origination activity focused on loan types we know best. When we are comfortable the economy is in full recovery, we will look to a more expansionary management of the balance sheet. The Bank enjoys a diversified non-interest income stream and the net interest margin is stable as well.

"The most challenging aspect to our business model will be managing the significant increase in regulatory burden. The Bank is large enough to deal with the increased burden, but all banks are concerned with the increased cost of compliance."

Three months ended March 31, 2013 vs. three months ended March 31, 2012 - Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $502,000, or $0.25 per share, compared to net income of $502,000, or $0.25 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The tax equivalent net interest margin increased to 3.54% in 2013 from 3.52% in 2012.

Noninterest income was $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared to $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2012. Mortgage banking activities increased to $328,000 in 2013, as loan sale volume continued relatively strong. Commission income also increased to $464,000 in the first three months of 2013, compared to $299,000 in the first three months of 2012.

Noninterest expense increased to $3.2 million in 2013, compared to $2.8 million in 2012. Salaries and employee benefits increased $127,000, or 8.1%, to $1.7 million, due to increased health insurance benefit expense, salary adjustments, and commissions earned. Real estate owned expense increased to $303,000, including $202,000 written down for the carrying value of foreclosed assets.

The Company provided ($88,000) to the allowance for loan losses in the first three months of 2013, compared to $2,000 in the same quarter or 2012. Net charge-offs were $77,000 in 2013, compared to $95,000 in 2012.

Total assets increased to $328.2 million at March 31, 2013 from $317.1 million at December 31, 2012, primarily in cash and cash equivalents. Loans decreased $1.2 million from December 31, 2012, primarily in Home Equity Lines of Credit and Commercial Nonmortgage Loans.

Noninterest-bearing deposits increased to $45.1 million at March 31, 2013 from $41.3 million at December 31, 2012. Interest-bearing deposits also increased to $200.8 million at March 31, 2013 from $193.7 million at December 31, 2012. These increases in deposit accounts are typical for the first quarter of each year, as municipalities deposit property tax revenues. Municipalities historically have reinvested those funds elsewhere during the second quarter of the year, and Management expects that pattern to continue for 2013. The number of checking accounts continues to increase, as the Bank continues to expand its customer base.

Total equity was $27.3 million at March 31, 2013, compared to $26.9 million at December 31, 2012. Book value per share increased to $13.37 at March 31, 2013 from $13.21 at December 31, 2012.

During the worst part of the national financial crisis, the Company began including expanded ratios for the Bank's asset quality in quarterly press releases. Because the Company believes these ratios have returned to more normal levels, the Company will not present these ratios in subsequent releases.

                                  Percentage of Gross   Percentage of Total
                                         Loans                Assets
                                  Mar. 31    Dec. 31    Mar. 31    Dec. 31
Past due and still accruing:        2013       2012       2013       2012
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
  Past due one month                  0.44%      0.66%      0.34%      0.53%
  Past due two months                 0.16%      0.23%      0.12%      0.19%
  Past due three or more months       0.01%      0.08%      0.01%      0.06%
Nonaccrual loans                      2.53%      2.83%      1.95%      2.26%
Real Estate Owned                     0.54%      0.49%      0.42%      0.39%

This release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. These statements appear in several places in this release and include statements regarding intent, belief, outlook, objectives, efforts, estimates or expectations of Bancorp, primarily with respect to future events and the future financial performance of the Bancorp. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statement. Factors that could cause a difference between an ultimate actual outcome and a preceding forward-looking statement include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates and interest rate relationships; demand for products and services; the degree of competition by traditional and non-traditional competitors; changes in banking laws and regulations; changes in tax laws; changes in prices, levies, and assessments; the impact of technological advances; government and regulatory policy changes; the outcome of any pending and future litigation and contingencies; trends in consumer behavior and ability to repay loans; and changes of the world, national and local economies. Bancorp undertakes no obligation to update, amend or clarify forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. The numbers presented herein are unaudited.

For additional information, visit our website at www.sturgisbank.com.



                        CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                    March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
          (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

                                                   March 31,     Dec. 31,
                                                     2013          2012
                                                 ------------  ------------
ASSETS
    Cash and due from banks                      $     17,030  $     10,237
    Other short-term investments                       15,363         9,611
                                                 ------------  ------------
      Total cash and cash equivalents                  32,393        19,848

    Interest-earning deposits in banks                 12,196        12,196
    Securities - Available for sale                     1,770         1,242
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost               4,064         4,064
    Loans held for sale                                 2,023         2,261
    Loans, net of allowance of $4,974 and $5,138      247,323       248,520
    Premises and equipment, net                         7,175         7,044
    Goodwill                                            5,109         5,109
    Originated mortgage servicing rights                1,315         1,273
    Real estate owned                                   1,363         1,252
    Bank-owned life insurance                           9,328         9,259
    Accrued interest receivable                         1,062           861
    Prepaid FDIC assessment                               314           414
    Other assets                                        2,761         3,702
                                                 ------------  ------------

      Total assets                               $    328,196  $    317,045
                                                 ============  ============

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Liabilities
    Deposits
      Noninterest-bearing                        $     45,062  $     41,261
      Interest-bearing                                200,751       193,662
                                                 ------------  ------------
        Total deposits                                245,813       234,923
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other
     borrowings                                        52,352        52,440
    Accrued interest payable                              284           333
    Other liabilities                                   2,423         2,425
                                                 ------------  ------------
      Total liabilities                               300,872       290,121

Stockholders' equity
    Preferred stock - $1 par value: authorized -
     1,000,000 shares issued and outstanding - 0
     shares
    Common stock - $1 par value: authorized -
     9,000,000 shares issued and outstanding
     2,043,112 shares at March 31, 2013 and
     2,038,395 at December 31, 2012                     2,043         2,038
    Additional paid-in capital                          7,009         6,979
    Retained earnings                                  18,455        17,953
    Accumulated other comprehensive income
     (loss)                                              (183)          (46)
                                                 ------------  ------------
      Total stockholders' equity                       27,324        26,924
                                                 ------------  ------------

        Total liabilities and stockholders'
         equity                                  $    328,196  $    317,045
                                                 ============  ============



                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                 Three Months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
          (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

                                                  Three Months ended March
                                                             31,
                                                     2013          2012
                                                 ------------  ------------
Interest income
  Loans                                          $      2,974  $      3,138
  Investment securities:
    Taxable                                                41            22
    Tax-exempt                                             16             4
  Dividends                                                39            36
                                                 ------------  ------------
    Total interest income                               3,070         3,200
Interest expense
  Deposits                                                267           371
  Borrowed funds                                          411           424
                                                 ------------  ------------
    Total interest expense                                678           795
                                                 ------------  ------------

Net interest income                                     2,392         2,405

Provision for loan losses                                 (88)            2
                                                 ------------  ------------

Net interest income after provision for loan
 losses                                                 2,480         2,403

Noninterest income:
  Service charges and other fees                          344           374
  Investment brokerage commission income                  464           299
  Mortgage banking activities                             328           259
  Trust fee income                                         85            79
  Increase in value of bank owned life insurance           70            69
  Other income                                              7           (12)
                                                 ------------  ------------
    Total noninterest income                            1,298         1,068
Noninterest expenses:
  Salaries and employee benefits                        1,696         1,569
  Occupancy and equipment                                 403           354
  Data processing                                         176           175
  Professional services                                   117           118
  Real estate owned expense                               303           135
  Advertising                                              28            27
  FDIC premiums                                           105            98
  Other                                                   328           326
                                                 ------------  ------------
    Total noninterest expenses                          3,156         2,802
                                                 ------------  ------------

Income (loss) before income tax expense
 (benefit)                                                622           669

Provision for income tax                                  120           167
                                                 ------------  ------------

Net income (loss)                                $        502  $        502
                                                 ============  ============

Earnings per share                               $       0.25  $       0.25
Dividends declared per share                     $       0.00  $       0.00
    Key Ratios:
Return on average equity                                 7.59%         7.93%
Return on average assets                                 0.63%         0.63%
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)                     3.54%         3.52%

Contacts: Sturgis Bancorp Eric Eishen President & CEO or Brian P. Hoggatt CFO P: 269 651-9345

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