Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (OTCBB: STBI) today announced a net income of $502,000 for the second quarter of 2012, and $1.0 million year-to-date.

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:

  • Net income for the second quarter of 2012 increased to $502,000, or $0.25 per share, compared to a loss of $734,000, or $0.36 per share, in the second quarter of 2011.
  • Net income for the first half of 2012 increased to $1.0 million, or $0.50 per share, compared to a loss of $851,000, or $0.42 per share, in the first half of 2011.
  • The Bank further increased capital ratios, continuing to exceed "well-capitalized" requirements, with Tier 1 capital at 8.53%. Total capital at June 30, 2012 was 13.14% of risk-weighted assets.
  • Provision for loan losses was down significantly.
  • Total deposits decreased $2.7 million, or 1.1%, primarily due to $2.1 million reduction in brokered CDs.
  • Allowance for loan losses was 2.13% of loans, down slightly from 2.28% at the end of 2011, due to asset quality improvements.

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 $7.3 million at June 30, 2012.

President and CEO Eric L. Eishen stated: "I am pleased to provide a very positive first half 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 2012 first half income is already double the full year income for 2011. Interest 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 2012. The Bank continues to maintain a significant reserve in our Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses. It was only modestly reduced in the first six months of 2012. 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 half were also enhanced by strong mortgage refinance activity, as rates continue to remain at historic lows."

President Eishen added, "Consumer and Commercial loan demand continues to be weak. This is being experienced by the industry as a whole. Mortgage origination volume has been strong in the first half, due to historically low rates. This low rate scenario is positive for the mortgage origination segment of the Bank's business, but creates a very challenging environment for the banking industry. I am concerned that the ever increasing regulations and much tighter credit standards imposed by actions of Congress, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and the new Consumer Financial Protection Agency, primarily related to mortgage finance, pose significant risk to this business line and the economic recovery as a whole. I am pleased we have increased our interest margin on loans originated for portfolio. But I expect this is going to be exceedingly more difficult in the coming months if rates continue at the current levels. The Bank is not going to change its risk profile in an attempt to maintain the interest margin, and as a result we may see pressure on this margin in late 2012 and 2013, due to our adherence to rational pricing and loan quality."

President Eishen concluded, "Bank management continues to focus on building our franchise value and capital, in preparation for the proposed capital rules under consideration. We continue to be focused on controlling expenses as evidenced in our performance."

Three months ended June 30, 2012 vs. three months ended June 30, 2011 -- Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was $502,000, or $0.25 per share, compared to a net loss of $734,000, or $0.36 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2011. The tax equivalent net interest margin increased to 3.55% in 2012 from 3.04% 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 $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2012, compared to $960,000 in the second quarter of 2011. Mortgage banking activities increased to $305,000, as loan sale volume continued relatively strong.

Noninterest expense decreased $698,000 in 2012, compared to 2011. Salaries and employee benefits decreased $202,000, or 11.4%, to $1.6 million. Real estate owned expense decreased to $212,000, as the Company's write downs of the carrying value of foreclosed assets reduced.

The Company recorded a negative provision for loan losses of $11,000 in the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to a positive provision of $974,000 in the same quarter of 2011. Net charge-offs were $316,000 in 2012, compared to $1.2 million in 2011. The net activity in the ALLL decreased the total allowance to 2.13% of gross loans at June 30, 2012, compared to 2.28% at December 31, 2011.

Six months ended June 30, 2012 vs. six months ended June 30, 2011 -- Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $1.0 million, or $0.50 per share, compared to a net loss of $851,000, or $0.42 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The tax equivalent net interest margin increased to 3.53% in 2012 from 3.03% 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 $2.2 million in the first half of 2012, compared to $2.0 million in the first half of 2011. Mortgage banking activities increased $186,000 to $564,000, as loan sale volume continued relatively strong. Investment brokerage commission income also increased by $117,000 to $716,000.

Noninterest expense decreased $783,000 in 2012, compared to 2011. Salaries and employee benefits decreased $283,000, or 8.3%, to $3.1 million. Real estate owned expense decreased by $348,000, to $347,000, as the Company's write downs of the carrying value of foreclosed assets reduced.

The Company recorded a negative provision for loan losses of $9,000 in the first half of 2012, compared to a positive provision of $1.9 million in the first half of 2011. Net charge-offs were $411,000 in 2012, compared to $1.9 million in 2011.

Total assets decreased to $312.3 million at June 30, 2012 from $314.3 million at December 31, 2011, primarily in cash and cash equivalents. Loans also decreased $1.6 million from December 31, 2011, primarily in Home Equity Lines of Credit and Commercial Loans.

Noninterest-bearing deposits increased to $37.0 million at June 30, 2012 from $33.6 million at December 31, 2011. Interest-bearing deposits decreased to $194.9 million at June 30, 2012 from $201.0 million at December 31, 2011. The decreases in deposits included $2.1 million decrease in brokered CDs. The number of checking accounts continues to increase, as the Bank continues to expand its customer base.

Total equity was $26.0 million at June 30, 2012, compared to $24.9 million at December 31, 2011. Book value per share increased to $12.79 at June 30, 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 remain meaningful and relevant to investors, the Company has elected to continue providing them.

                                        Percentage of       Percentage of
                                         Gross Loans        Total Assets
                                      June 30   Dec. 31  June 30,   Dec. 31
Past due and still accruing:           2012      2011      2012      2011
                                     --------  --------  --------  --------
  Past due one month                     0.64%     0.53%     0.53%     0.43%
  Past due two months                    0.12%     0.18%     0.10%     0.15%
  Past due three or more months          0.05%     0.14%     0.04%     0.12%
Nonaccrual loans                         2.85%     4.07%     2.33%     3.34%
Real Estate Owned                        0.53%     0.81%     0.43%     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
                    June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
          (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

                                                     June 30,     Dec. 31,
                                                       2012         2011
                                                   -----------  -----------
ASSETS
  Cash and due from banks                          $     9,393  $     7,297
  Other short-term investments                           9,377       15,443
                                                   -----------  -----------
    Total cash and cash equivalents                     18,770       22,740

  Interest-earning deposits in banks                     8,467        4,760
  Securities - Available for sale                        1,222          265
  Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost                  4,064        4,064
  Loans held for sale                                      800          986
  Loans, net of allowance of $5,455 and $5,875         250,442      252,001
  Premises and equipment, net                            7,657        7,855
  Goodwill                                               5,109        5,109
  Originated mortgage servicing rights                   1,306        1,279
  Real estate owned                                      1,351        2,082
  Bank-owned life insurance                              9,116        8,976
  Accrued interest receivable                            1,135        1,191
  Prepaid FDIC assessment                                  612          814
  Other assets                                           2,259        2,136
                                                   -----------  -----------

    Total assets                                   $   312,310  $   314,258
                                                   ===========  ===========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
  Deposits
    Noninterest-bearing                            $    37,024  $    33,642
    Interest-bearing                                   194,892      200,957
                                                   -----------  -----------
      Total deposits                                   231,916      234,599
  Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other
   borrowings                                           52,500       52,575
  Accrued interest payable                                 298          344
  Other liabilities                                      1,625        1,830
                                                   -----------  -----------
    Total liabilities                                  286,339      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
   2,029,898 shares at June 30, 2012 and 2,019,235
   at December 31, 2011                                  2,030        2,019
  Additional paid-in capital                             6,931        6,881
  Retained earnings                                     17,090       16,087
  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)            (80)         (77)
                                                   -----------  -----------
    Total stockholders' equity                          25,971       24,910
                                                   -----------  -----------

      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $   312,310  $   314,258
                                                   ===========  ===========


                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                 Three Months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011
          (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

                                               Three Months ended June 30,
                                                   2012           2011
                                              -------------  -------------
Interest income
  Loans                                       $       3,080  $       3,099
  Investment securities:
    Taxable                                              26            327
    Tax-exempt                                           12             15
  Dividends                                              34             30
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total interest income                             3,152          3,471
Interest expense
  Deposits                                              337            609
  Borrowed funds                                        426            451
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total interest expense                              763          1,060
                                              -------------  -------------

Net interest income                                   2,389          2,411

Provision for loan losses                               (11)           974
                                              -------------  -------------

Net interest income after provision for loan
 losses                                               2,400          1,437

Noninterest income:
  Service charges and other fees                        319            353
  Investment brokerage commission income                417            321
  Mortgage banking activities                           305            129
  Trust fee income                                       80             95
  Increase in value of bank owned life
   insurance                                             70             69
  Other income                                          (16)            (7)
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total noninterest income                          1,175            960
Noninterest expenses:
  Salaries and employee benefits                      1,569          1,771
  Occupancy and equipment                               361            367
  Data processing                                       181            173
  Professional services                                  69            137
  Real estate owned expense                             212            629
  Advertising                                            24             30
  FDIC premiums                                         211            124
  Other                                                 283            377
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total noninterest expenses                        2,910          3,608
                                              -------------  -------------

Income (loss) before income tax expense
 (benefit)                                              665         (1,211)

Provision for income tax                                163           (477)
                                              -------------  -------------

Net income (loss)                             $         502  $        (734)
                                              =============  =============

Earnings per share                            $        0.25  $       (0.36)
Dividends declared per share                  $        0.00  $       0. 01
    Key Ratios:
Return on average equity                               7.77%        (12.60%)
Return on average assets                               0.64%         (0.79%)
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)                   3.55%          3.04%


                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                  Six Months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011
          (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

                                                 Six Months ended June 30,
                                                    2012          2011
                                                ------------  ------------
Interest income
  Loans                                         $      6,218  $      6,293
  Investment securities:
    Taxable                                               48           665
    Tax-exempt                                            15            29
  Dividends                                               71            60
                                                ------------  ------------
    Total interest income                              6,352         7,047
Interest expense
  Deposits                                               708         1,299
  Borrowed funds                                         850           904
                                                ------------  ------------
    Total interest expense                             1,558         2,203
                                                ------------  ------------

Net interest income                                    4,794         4,844

Provision for loan losses                                 (9)        1,855
                                                ------------  ------------

Net interest income after provision for loan
 losses                                                4,803         2,989

Noninterest income:
  Service charges and other fees                         693           698
  Investment brokerage commission income                 716           599
  Mortgage banking activities                            564           378
  Trust fee income                                       158           186
  Increase in value of bank owned life
   insurance                                             139           138
  Other income                                           (27)           19
                                                ------------  ------------
    Total noninterest income                           2,243         2,018
Noninterest expenses:
  Salaries and employee benefits                       3,138         3,421
  Occupancy and equipment                                714           739
  Data processing                                        356           344
  Professional services                                  187           249
  Real estate owned expense                              347           695
  Advertising                                             51            65
  FDIC premiums                                          211           234
  Other                                                  708           748
                                                ------------  ------------
    Total noninterest expenses                         5,712         6,495
                                                ------------  ------------

Income (loss) before income tax expense
 (benefit)                                             1,334        (1,488)

Provision for income tax                                 331          (637)
                                                ------------  ------------

Net income (loss)                               $      1,003  $       (851)
                                                ============  ============

Earnings per share                              $       0.50  $      (0.42)
Dividends declared per share                    $       0.00  $       0.02
    Key Ratios:
Return on average equity                                7.93%        (7.35%)
Return on average assets                                0.63%        (0.46%)
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)                    3.53%         3.03%

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

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