Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (OTCBB: STBI) today announced a net income of $502,000 for the first quarter of 2012.

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 2012:

  • Net income for the first quarter of 2012 increased to $502,000, or $0.25 per share, compared to a loss of $117,000, or $0.06 per share, in the first quarter of 2011.
  • The Bank further increased capital ratios, exceeding "well-capitalized" requirements, with Tier 1 capital at 8.16%. Total capital at March 31, 2012 was 12.61% of risk-weighted assets.
  • Provision for loan losses was down significantly.
  • Total deposits increased 4.7% to $245.5 million, mostly in temporary municipal deposits.
  • Allowance for loan losses was 2.25% of loans, down slightly from 2.28% at the end of 2011.

Nonaccrual loans peaked in June 2011 at $14.5 million, up $9.3 million from December 31, 2010. Since June 2011, nonaccrual loans were reduced to $10.5 million at December 31, 2011 and further to $10.3 million at March 31, 2012.

President and CEO Eric L. Eishen stated: "I am pleased to provide a very positive first quarter financial performance. Loan quality is improving and core earnings are stable. The net interest income, non-interest income and non-interest expense have all been managed very closely. Our first quarter income is equivalent to the full year income for 2011. Income continues to be suppressed by sustained low interest rates and poor loan demand. However, fewer credit quality issues resulted in a significant reduction in the provision for loan losses in the first quarter. The Bank continues to maintain a significant reserve in our Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses. It was only modestly reduced in the quarter. As the economy improves the Bank expects continued improvement in credit quality and therefore earnings. Management continues to focus on our core business. Earnings in the first quarter were also enhanced by strong mortgage refinance activity as rates continue to remain at historic lows."

Three months ended March 31, 2012 vs. three months ended March 31, 2011 - Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $502,000, or $0.25 per share, compared to a net loss of $117,000, or $0.06 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The tax equivalent net interest margin increased to 3.52% in 2012 from 3.02% in 2011. The increase in tax equivalent net interest margin is primarily due to the Bank's sales of low-margin investment securities, mostly in the third quarter of 2011.

Noninterest income was $1.1 million in the first quarters of 2012 and 2011. Mortgage banking activities increased to $259,000, as loan sale volume continued relatively strong.

Noninterest expense decreased $84,000 in 2012, compared to 2011. Salaries and employee benefits decreased $81,000, or 4.9%, to $1.6 million. Real estate owned expense increased to $135,000, as the Company wrote down the carrying value of foreclosed assets.

The Company provided $2,000 to the allowance for loan losses in the first three months of 2012, compared to $882,000 in the same quarter or 2011. Net charge-offs were $95,000 in 2012, compared to $734,000 in 2011. The $95,000 net charge-offs in the first quarter of 2012 represent the lowest quarterly net charge-offs in over three years. The net activity in the ALLL decreased the total allowance to 2.25% of gross loans at March 31, 2012, compared to 2.28% at December 31, 2011.

Total assets increased to $326.4 million at March 31, 2012 from $314.3 million at December 31, 2011, primarily in cash and cash equivalents. Loans decreased $1.3 million from December 31, 2011, primarily in Home Equity Lines of Credit and Commercial Nonmortgage Loans.

Noninterest-bearing deposits increased to $37.4 million at March 31, 2012 from $33.6 million at December 31, 2011. Interest-bearing deposits also increased to $208.1 million at March 31, 2012 from $201.0 million at December 31, 2011. 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 2012. The number of checking accounts continues to increase, as the Bank continues to expand its customer base.

Total equity was $25.4 million at March 31, 2012, compared to $24.9 million at December 31, 2011. Book value per share increased to $12.56 at March 31, 2012 from $12.34 at December 31, 2011.

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 are meaningful and relevant to investors, the Company has elected to continue providing them.


                                           Percentage of     Percentage of
                                            Gross Loans      Total Assets
                                         Mar. 31  Dec. 31  Mar. 31  Dec. 31
Past due and still accruing:               2012     2011     2012     2011
                                         -------  -------  -------  -------
    Past due one month                      0.49%    0.53%    0.39%    0.43%
    Past due two months                     0.10%    0.18%    0.08%    0.15%
    Past due three or more months           0.19%    0.14%    0.15%    0.12%
Nonaccrual loans                            4.00%    4.07%    3.14%    3.34%
Real Estate Owned                           0.70%    0.81%    0.55%    0.66%

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, 2012 and December 31, 2011
          (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

                                                       March 31,   Dec. 31,
                                                          2012       2011
                                                       ---------  ---------
ASSETS
  Cash and due from banks                              $  17,890  $   7,297
  Other short-term investments                            18,295     15,443
                                                       ---------  ---------
      Total cash and cash equivalents                     36,185     22,740

  Interest-earning deposits in banks                       4,760      4,760
  Securities - Available for sale                            265        265
  Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost                    4,064      4,064
  Loans held for sale                                      1,417        986
  Loans, net of allowance of $5,782 and $5,875           250,720    252,001
  Premises and equipment, net                              7,758      7,855
  Goodwill                                                 5,109      5,109
  Originated mortgage servicing rights                     1,291      1,279
  Real estate owned                                        1,791      2,082
  Bank-owned life insurance                                9,046      8,976
  Accrued interest receivable                              1,112      1,191
  Prepaid FDIC assessment                                    720        814
  Other assets                                             2,143      2,136
                                                       ---------  ---------

      Total assets                                     $ 326,381  $ 314,258
                                                       =========  =========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Liabilities
    Deposits
      Noninterest-bearing                              $  37,421  $  33,642
      Interest-bearing                                   208,096    200,957
                                                       ---------  ---------
        Total deposits                                   245,517    234,599
  Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings    52,575     52,575
  Accrued interest payable                                   342        344
  Other liabilities                                        2,504      1,830
                                                       ---------  ---------
      Total liabilities                                  300,938    289,348

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 2,025,057 shares at
   March 31, 2012 and 2,019,235 at December 31, 2011       2,025      2,019
  Additional paid-in capital                               6,906      6,881
  Retained earnings                                       16,588     16,087
  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)              (76)       (77)
                                                       ---------  ---------
    Total stockholders' equity                            25,443     24,910
                                                       ---------  ---------

      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity       $ 326,381  $ 314,258
                                                       =========  =========



                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                Three Months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
          (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

                                                        Three Months ended
                                                            March 31,
                                                          2012      2011
                                                       ---------  --------
Interest income
  Loans                                                $   3,138  $  3,193
  Investment securities:
    Taxable                                                   22       338
    Tax-exempt                                                 4        15
  Dividends                                                   36        30
                                                       ---------  --------
    Total interest income                                  3,200     3,576
Interest expense
  Deposits                                                   371       689
  Borrowed funds                                             424       454
                                                       ---------  --------
    Total interest expense                                   795     1,143
                                                       ---------  --------

Net interest income                                        2,405     2,433

Provision for loan losses                                      2       882
                                                       ---------  --------

Net interest income after provision for loan losses        2,403     1,551

Noninterest income:
  Service charges and other fees                             374       345
  Investment brokerage commission income                     299       278
  Mortgage banking activities                                259       249
  Trust fee income                                            79        91
  Increase in value of bank owned life insurance              69        69
  Other income                                               (12)       26
                                                       ---------  --------
    Total noninterest income                               1,068     1,058
Noninterest expenses:
  Salaries and employee benefits                           1,569     1,650
  Occupancy and equipment                                    354       371
  Data processing                                            175       171
  Professional services                                      118       112
  Real estate owned expense                                  135        66
  Advertising                                                 27        35
  FDIC premiums                                               98       110
  Other                                                      326       371
                                                       ---------  --------
    Total noninterest expenses                             2,802     2,886
                                                       ---------  --------

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)            669      (277)

Provision for income tax                                     167      (160)
                                                       ---------  --------

Net income (loss)                                      $     502  $   (117)
                                                       =========  ========

Earnings per share                                     $    0.25  $  (0.06)
Dividends declared per share                           $    0.00  $  0. 01
    Key Ratios:
Return on average equity                                    7.93%    (2.04%)
Return on average assets                                    0.63%    (0.13%)
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)                        3.52%     3.02%

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

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