Savannah Bancorp Reports First Quarter Loss of $488,000


SAVANNAH, Ga., April 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Savannah Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:SAVB) reported a net loss for the first quarter 2010 of $488,000 compared to a $285,000 loss in the first quarter 2009. Net loss per diluted share was 8 cents in the first quarter of 2010 compared to 5 cents per diluted share in 2009. The quarter over quarter decline in earnings results primarily from a higher provision for loan losses and higher loss on sale of foreclosed assets partially offset by a higher net interest margin in 2010 as compared to 2009. Pretax earnings before the provision for loan losses and gain/loss on sale of securities and foreclosed assets were $4,343,000 in the first quarter 2010 compared to $3,180,000 in 2009. Other growth and performance ratios are included in the attached financial highlights and information.

Total assets increased 4.7 percent to $1.05 billion at March 31, 2010, up $47 million from $1.00 billion a year earlier. Loans totaled $869 million compared to $865 million one year earlier, an increase of 0.4 percent. Deposits totaled $902 million and $843 million at March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, an increase of 7.0 percent. Shareholders' equity was $77.9 million at March 31, 2010 compared to $79.6 million at March 31, 2009. The Company's total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 11.71 percent at March 31, 2010, which exceeds the 10 percent required by the regulatory agencies to maintain well-capitalized status.

John Helmken, President and CEO, said, "Unfortunately, our large provision for loan losses and aggressive impairing and marking down of our loans and foreclosed assets resulted in a quarterly loss. Since it is not yet clear that our local markets have stabilized or that we have reached the bottom of the cycle, it is only prudent that we continue to build our loan loss reserve. Our cautious moves may be painful in the short term but they will serve us well over the longer term. Management appreciates our Board of Directors continued support of these tough decisions."

Helmken continued, "The first quarter did see some notable highlights. We continued to grow deposits, experiencing a 7.0 percent increase over the last year to $902 million at March 31, 2010. More importantly, our net interest margin continued to improve and was 3.64 percent for the first quarter, all a result of the hard work of our experienced team of bankers. We continue to improve our deposit mix while decreasing rates. Our discipline on expenses has pushed our efficiency ratio down to 60 percent. We are working to get it even lower."

The allowance for loan losses was $19,611,000, or 2.26 percent of loans at March 31, 2010 compared to $15,309,000 or 1.77 percent of total loans a year earlier. Nonperforming assets were $44,099,000 or 4.21 percent of total assets at March 31, 2010 compared to $32,537,000 or 3.25 percent at March 31, 2009. First quarter net charge-offs were $3,387,000 compared to net charge-offs of $1,711,000 for the same period in 2009. The provision for loan losses for the first quarter of 2010 was $5,320,000 compared to $3,720,000 for the first quarter of 2009. The higher provision for loan losses was primarily due to real estate-related charge-offs and continued weakness in the Company's local real estate markets.

Net interest income was up $763,000, or 10 percent, in the first quarter 2010 versus the first quarter 2009. First quarter net interest margin was 3.64 percent in 2010 as compared to 3.36 percent in 2009, an 8.3 percent increase, primarily due to significantly lower deposit rates partially offset by higher levels of noninterest-earning assets. The net interest margin increased 17 basis points on a linked quarter basis from the 3.47 percent margin for the fourth quarter 2009.

Noninterest income increased $271,000, or 13 percent, in the first quarter of 2010 versus the same period in 2009 due to a $283,000 higher gain on the sale of securities, a $308,000 gain on bank-owned life insurance included in other operating income and higher trust and asset management fees, partially offset by a significantly lower gain on hedges.

Noninterest expense decreased $48,000 to $6,427,000 in the first quarter 2010 compared to the same period in 2009. First quarter 2010 noninterest expense included $311,000, or 9.3 percent, of lower salaries and employee benefits and $115,000, or 11 percent, of lower occupancy and equipment expense. FDIC insurance premiums were $89,000 higher, or 30 percent, information technology expense was up $57,000, or 13 percent, and loss on sale of foreclosed assets increased $364,000.

The Board of Directors decided to suspend the cash dividend for this quarter. Helmken noted, "This was not a decision the Company entered into lightly. After careful consideration we felt that it was prudent to preserve capital in light of the uncertain economic and regulatory environment. The Company and the Board remain committed to reinstating the dividend once we return to sustained profitability and have clarity about the regulatory environment."

The Savannah Bancorp, Inc. ("SAVB" or "Company"), a bank holding company for The Savannah Bank, N.A., Bryan Bank & Trust (Richmond Hill, Georgia), and Minis & Co., Inc., is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia and began operations in 1990. SAVB has ten branches in Coastal Georgia and South Carolina. Its primary businesses include loan, deposit, trust, asset management, and mortgage origination services provided to local customers.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements identified by words or phrases such as "potential," "opportunity," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "current," "intention," "estimate," "assume," "outlook," "continue," "seek," "plans," "achieve," and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," "may" or similar expressions. These statements are based on the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that these transactions will occur or that the expected benefits associated therewith will be achieved. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by our forward-looking statements in this press release. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. These factors include, but are not limited to, those found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. We believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable; however, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

 

 

The Savannah Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
First Quarter Financial Highlights
March 31, 2010 and 2009
($ in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
      %
Balance Sheet Data at March 31 2010 2009 Change
Total assets $1,046,6450 $999,900 4.7
Interest-earning assets 928,915 920,205 0.9
Loans 868,516 864,926 0.4
Other real estate owned 7,374 8,342 (12)
Deposits 901,792 842,519 7.0
Interest-bearing liabilities 870,238 830,087 4.8
Shareholders' equity 77,905 79,644 (2.2)
Loan to deposit ratio 96.31% 102.66% (6.2)
Equity to assets 7.44% 7.97% (6.6)
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 10.45% 10.26% 1.9
Total capital to risk-weighted assets 11.71% 11.52% 1.6
Outstanding shares 5,938 5,932 0.1
Book value per share $13.12 $13.42 (2.2)
Tangible book value per share $12.71 $12.98 (2.1)
Market value per share $10.61 $7.01 51
Loan Quality Data      
Nonaccruing loans $35,579 $23,927 49
Loans past due 90 days – accruing 1,146 268 328
Net charge-offs 3,387 1,711 98
Allowance for loan losses 19,611 15,309 28
Allowance for loan losses to total loans 2.26% 1.77% 28
Nonperforming assets to total assets 4.21% 3.25% 30
Performance Data for the First Quarter      
Net loss $(488) $(285) 71
Return on average assets (0.19)% (0.12)% 58
Return on average equity (2.50)% (1.43)% 75
Net interest margin 3.64% 3.36% 8.3
Efficiency ratio 60.01% 66.93% (10)
Per share data:      
Net loss – basic $(0.08) $(0.05) 60
Net loss – diluted $(0.08) $(0.05) 60
Dividends $0.02 $0.125 (84)
Average shares (000s):      
Basic 5,938 5,933 0.1
Diluted 5,938 5,933 0.1
 
The Savannah Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
($ in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
     
  March 31,
  2010 2009
Assets    
Cash and due from banks  $45,685 $23,180
Federal funds sold 9,205 565
Interest-bearing deposits 5,259 6,460
Cash and cash equivalents 60,149 30,205
Securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $81,514 and $72,131) 82,128 74,589
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $19,611 and $15,309 848,905 849,617
Premises and equipment, net 15,494 10,946
Other real estate owned 7,374 8,342
Bank-owned life insurance 6,155 6,271
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 2,462 2,606
Other assets 23,978 17,324
Total assets  $1,046,645  $999,900
     
Liabilities    
Deposits:    
Noninterest-bearing $94,836 $84,739
Interest-bearing demand 120,643 116,804
Savings 18,266 16,219
Money market 259,893 204,711
Time deposits 408,154 420,046
Total deposits 901,792 842,519
Short-term borrowings 21,854 41,900
Other borrowings 15,456 9,930
FHLB advances – long-term 15,662 10,167
Subordinated debt 10,310 10,310
Other liabilities 3,666 5,430
Total liabilities 968,740 920,256
Shareholders' equity    
Preferred stock, par value $1 per share: shares authorized 10,000,000, none issued -- --
Common stock, par value $1 per share: shares authorized  20,000,000, issued 5,938,189 and 5,933,789 5,938 5,934
Additional paid-in capital 38,644 38,540
Retained earnings 32,776 32,525
Treasury stock, at cost, 500 and 1,443 shares (1) (4)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net 548 2,649
Total shareholders' equity 77,905 79,644
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $1,046,645  $999,900

 

The Savannah Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
for the Three Months and Five Quarters Ending March 31, 2010
($ in thousands, except per share data)
   
 
 
  (Unaudited)
  For the Three Months Ended   2010 2009  
  March 31,                
  2010 2009 %Chg   First Quarter Fourth Quarter Third Quarter Second Quarter First Quarter Q1-10/
Q1-09 % Chg
Interest and dividend income                    
Loans, including fees $11,618 $11,646 (0.2)   $11,618 $11,793 $11,786 $11,856 $11,646 (0.2)
Investment securities 561 905 (38)   561 668 932 894 905 (38)
Deposits with banks 8 13 (38)   8 9 11 12 13 (38)
Federal funds sold 6 2 200   6 6 8 2 2 200
 Total interest and dividend
 income
12,193 12,566 (3.0)   12,193 12,496 12,737 12,764 12,566 (3.0)
Interest expense                    
Deposits 3,275 4,481 (27)   3,275 3,652 4,057 4,264 4,481 (27)
Borrowings & sub debt 404 364 11   404 446 354 338 364 11
FHLB advances 85 55 55   85 83 86 78 55 55
Total interest expense 3,764 4,900 (23)   3,764 4,181 4,497 4,680 4,900 (23)
Net interest income 8,429 7,666 10   8,429 8,315 8,240 8,084 7,666 10
Provision for loan losses 5,320 3,720 43   5,320 2,560 3,560 3,225 3,720 43
Net interest income after the provision for loan losses 3,109 3,946 (21)   3,109 5,755 4,680 4,859 3,946 (21)
Noninterest income                    
Trust and asset management fees 633 587 7.8   633 613 580 571 587 7.8
Service charges on deposits 455 467 (2.6)   455 464 446 432 467 (2.6)
Mortgage related income, net 89 92 (3.3)   89 92 89 159 92 (3.3)
Other operating income 636 283 125   636 322 324 309 283 125
Gain on hedges -- 396 NM   -- 48 184 245 396 NM
Gain on sale of securities 467 184 154   467 1,141 604 190 184 154
Total noninterest income 2,280 2,009 13   2,280 2,680 2,227 1,906 2,009 13
Noninterest expense                    
Salaries and employee benefits 3,040 3,351 (9.3)   3,040 2,859 2,938 2,998 3,351 (9.3)
Occupancy and equipment 893 1,008 (11)   893 1,014 1,242 452 1,008 (11)
Information technology 495 438 13   495 469 452 451 438 13
FDIC deposit insurance 388 299 30   388 376 396 815 299 30
Loss on sale of foreclosed assets 528 164 222   528 1,269 220 885 164 222
Other operating expense 1,083 1,215 (2.8)   1,083 1,301 1,228 1,138 1,215 (2.8)
Total noninterest expense 6,427 6,475 (0.7)   6,427 7,288 6,476 6,739 6,475 (0.7)
Income (loss) before income taxes (1,038) (520) 100   (1,038) 1,147 431 26 (520) 100
Income tax expense (benefit) (550) (235) 134   (550) 385 85 (80) (235) 134
Net income (loss) $(488) $(285) 71   $(488) $762 $346 $106 $(285) 71
Net income (loss) per share:                    
Basic $(0.08) $(0.05) 60   $ (0.08) $0.13 $0.06 $0.02 $(0.05) 60
Diluted $(0.08) $(0.05) 60   $(0.08) $0.13 $0.06 $0.02 $(0.05) 60
Average basic shares (000s) 5,938 5,933 0.1   5,938 5,932 5,932 5,932 5,933 0.1
Average diluted shares (000s) 5,938 5,933 0.1   5,938 5,937 5,936 5,936 5,933 0.1
Performance Ratios                    
Return on average equity (2.50)% (1.43)% 75   (2.50)% 3.80% 1.73% 0.53% (1.43)% 75
Return on average assets (0.19)% (0.12)% 58   (0.19)% 0.29% 0.13% 0.04% (0.12)% 58
Net interest margin 3.64% 3.36% 8.3   3.64% 3.47% 3.47% 3.52% 3.36% 8.3
Efficiency ratio 60.01% 66.93% (10)   60.01% 66.28% 61.87% 67.46% 66.93% (10)
Average equity 79,016 80,873 (2.3)   79,016 79,459 79,302 79,606 80,873 (2.3)
Average assets 1,032,454 1,003,068 2.9   1,032,454 1,038,328 1,026,871 1,005,112 1,003,068 2.9
Average interest-earning assets 938,805 925,531 1.4   938,805 951,258 943,236 922,073 925,531 1.4

Capital Resources

The banking regulatory agencies have adopted capital requirements that specify the minimum level for which no prompt corrective action is required. In addition, the FDIC assesses FDIC insurance premiums based on certain "well-capitalized" risk-based and equity capital ratios. As of March 31, 2010, the Company and the Subsidiary Banks exceeded the minimum requirements necessary to be classified as "well-capitalized."

Total tangible equity capital for the Company was $75.4 million, or 7.21 percent of total assets at March 31, 2010. The table below includes the regulatory capital ratios for the Company and each Subsidiary Bank along with the minimum capital ratio and the ratio required to maintain a well-capitalized regulatory status. 

          Well-
($ in thousands) Company Savannah Bryan Minimum Capitalized
           
Qualifying Capital          
Tier 1 capital $84,895 $59,850 $21,685 -- --
Total capital 95,171 67,250 24,297 -- --
           
Leverage Ratios          
Tier 1 capital to
average assets
8.22% 7.93% 8.46% 4.00% 5.00%
           
Risk-based Ratios          
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 10.45% 10.21% 10.50% 4.00% 6.00%
Total capital to risk-weighted assets 11.71% 11.47% 11.76% 8.00% 10.00%

Tier 1 and total capital at the Company level includes $10 million of subordinated debt issued to the Company's nonconsolidated subsidiaries. Total capital also includes the allowance for loan losses up to 1.25 percent of risk-weighted assets. 

The Savannah Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Allowance for Loan Losses and Nonperforming Loans
(Unaudited)
 
  2010 2009
  First Fourth Third Second First
($ in thousands) Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
           
Allowance for loan losses          
Balance at beginning of period  $17,678  $16,880  $15,597  $15,309  $13,300
Provision for loan losses 5,320 2,560 3,560 3,225 3,720
Net charge-offs (3,387) (1,762) (2,277) (2,937) (1,711)
Balance at end of period $19,611 $17,678 $16,880 $15,597 $15,309
           
As a % of loans 2.26% 2.00% 1.95% 1.81% 1.77%
As a % of nonperforming loans 53.40% 51.77% 64.92% 56.99% 63.27%
As a % of nonperforming assets 44.47% 41.62% 46.56% 46.22% 47.05%
           
Net charge-offs as a % of average loans (a) 1.63% 0.83% 1.07% 1.41% 0.82%
           
Risk element assets          
Nonaccruing loans $35,579 $32,545 $25,694 $24,994 $23,927
Loans past due 90 days – accruing 1,146 1,570 307 2,374 268
Total nonperforming loans 36,725 34,115 26,001 27,368 24,195
Other real estate owned 7,374 8,329 10,252 6,377 8,342
Total nonperforming assets $44,099 $42,444 $36,253 $33,745 $32,537
           
Loans past due 30-89 days $ 13,740 $  5,182 $  8,122 $  6,670 $ 16,906
           
Nonperforming loans as a % of loans 4.23% 3.86% 3.00% 3.17% 2.80%
Nonperforming assets as a % of loans and other real estate owned 5.03% 4.76% 4.13% 3.88% 3.73%
Nonperforming assets as a % of assets 4.21% 4.04% 3.48% 3.31% 3.25%
           
(a) Annualized
 
The Savannah Bancorp, Inc. & Subsidiaries
Loan Concentration Schedule
March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009
           
($ in thousands) 03/31/10 % of
Total
12/31/09 % of
Total
% Dollar
Change
Non-residential real estate          
Owner-occupied  $136,732 16  $137,439 16 (0.5)
Non owner-occupied 160,633 18 159,091 18 1.0
Construction 5,796 1 5,352 1 8.3
Commercial land and lot development 47,559 5 47,080 5 1.0
Total non-residential real estate 350,720 40 348,962 40 0.5
Residential real estate          
Owner-occupied – 1-4 family 92,806 11 95,741 11 (3.1)
Non owner-occupied – 1-4 family 161,548 19 158,172 18 2.1
Construction 23,591 3 27,061 3 (13)
Residential land and lot development 87,713 10 92,346 10 (5.0)
Home equity lines 56,015 6 57,527 6 (2.6)
Total residential real estate 421,673 49 430,847 48 (2.1)
Total real estate loans 772,393 89 779,809 88 (1.0)
Commercial 81,535 9 89,379 10 (8.8)
Consumer 14,835 2 14,971 2 (0.9)
Unearned fees, net (247)  -- (273)  -- (10)
Total loans, net of unearned fees $868,516 100 $883,886 100 (1.7)

 

The Savannah Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Average Balance Sheet and Rate/Volume Analysis – First Quarter, 2010 and 2009
 
          Taxable-Equivalent   (a) Variance
Average Balance Average Rate   Interest (b)   Attributable to
QTD QTD QTD QTD   QTD QTD Vari-    
3/31/10 3/31/09 3/31/10 3/31/09   3/31/10 3/31/09 ance Rate Volume
($ in thousands) (%)   ($ in thousands)   ($ in thousands)
        Assets          
$4,689 $3,817 0.69 1.38 Interest-bearing deposits $8 $13 $(5) $(6) $1
77,664 76,748 2.57 4.70 Investments - taxable 492 890 (398) (403) 5
7,831 1,573 3.99 5.41 Investments - non-taxable 77 21 56  (6) 62
6,990 3,602 0.35 0.23 Federal funds sold 6 2 4 1 3
841,631 839,791 5.60 5.63 Loans (c) 11,618 11,648 (30) (62) 32
938,805 925,531 5.27 5.51 Total interest-earning assets 12,201 12,574 (373) (548) 175
93,649 77,537     Noninterest-earning assets          
$1,032,454 $1,003,068     Total assets          
                   
        Liabilities and equity          
        Deposits          
$122,818 $123,346 0.39 0.53 NOW accounts 119 160 (41) (43) 2
17,465 15,067 0.46 0.73 Savings accounts 20 27 (7) (10) 3
172,815 107,227 1.59 1.79 Money market accounts 679 473 206 (53) 259
67,637 98,091 0.94 1.80 Money market accounts - institutional 156 436 (280) (208) (72)
161,824 144,346 2.69 3.77 CDs, $100M or more 1,075 1,342 (267) (384) 117
106,262 122,728 1.10 2.65 CDs, broker 287 803 (516)  (469) (47)
149,821 140,807 2.54 3.57 Other time deposits 939 1,240 (301) (358) 57
798,642 751,612 1.66 2.42 Total interest-bearing deposits 3,275 4,481 (1,206) (1,409) 203
43,266 62,134 3.10 1.66 Short-term/other borrowings 331 255 76 221 (145)
15,663 10,545 2.20 2.12 FHLB advances - long-term 85 55 30 2 28
10,310 10,310 2.87 4.29 Subordinated debt 73 109 (36) (36) --
867,881 834,601 1.76 2.38 Total interest-bearing liabilities 3,764 4,900 (1,136) (1,276) 140
79,323 81,126     Noninterest-bearing deposits          
6,234 6,468     Other liabilities          
79,016 80,873     Shareholders' equity          
$1,032,454 $1,003,068     Liabilities and equity          
    3.51 3.13 Interest rate spread          
    3.64 3.36 Net interest margin          
        Net interest income $8,437 $7,674 $763 $728 $35
$70,924 $90,930     Net earning assets          
$877,965 $832,738     Average deposits          
    1.51 2.18 Average cost of deposits          
96% 101%     Average loan to deposit ratio          

(a) This table shows the changes in interest income and interest expense for the comparative periods based on either changes in average volume or changes in average rates for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Changes which are not solely due to rate changes or solely due to volume changes are attributed to volume. 

(b) The taxable equivalent adjustment results from tax exempt income less non-deductible TEFRA interest expense and was $8 in the first quarter 2010 and 2009, respectively.

(c) Average nonaccruing loans have been excluded from total average loans and categorized in noninterest-earning assets.


            

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