MSB Financial Corp. Releases First Quarter Earnings


MILLINGTON, N.J., May 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MSB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:MSBF) (the “Company”), parent company of Millington Bank, reported today the results of its operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018. 

The Company reported net income of $1.0 million, or $0.19 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to net income of $549,000, or $0.10 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The increase in net income was primarily attributable to the combined effects of an increase of net interest income of $707,000 and a decrease of $105,000 in the provision for loan losses, offset by an increase in non-interest expenses of $270,000.

Highlights for the quarter:

  • Return on average assets was 0.74% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to 0.48% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and return on average equity was 5.65% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to 2.97% for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

  • Net interest margin decreased 5 basis points to 3.24% for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 from 3.29% for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 due to a change deposit pricing.

  • The efficiency ratio which is calculated by calculated by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income, improved to 66.29% for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 from 71.83% for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 driven by an increase in net interest income year over year.

  • Non-performing assets were at 0.64% of total assets at March 31, 2018 compared with 0.73% at December 31, 2017. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total non-performing loans was 153.24% at March 31, 2018 compared to 130.99% at December 31, 2017.

  • The Company’s balance sheet reflected total asset growth of $1.0 million at March 31, 2018, compared to December 31, 2017, combined with improving asset quality, and capital levels that exceeded regulatory standards for a well-capitalized institution.

  • During the quarter, the Company repurchased 244,537 shares of common stock for a total of $4.4 million as part of it's stock repurchase plan. The average price paid per share was $17.92.

  • The effective tax rate improved to 28.5% for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 compared to 36.9% for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 primarily due to the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
           
Selected Financial Ratios          
(unaudited; annualized where applicable)          
           
As of or for the quarter ended: 3/31/2018
  12/31/2017
  9/30/2017
  6/30/2017
  3/31/2017
 
Return on average assets 0.74% 0.20% 0.90% 0.59% 0.48%
Return on average equity 5.65% 1.48% 6.31% 3.91% 2.97%
Net interest margin 3.24% 3.30% 3.37% 3.35% 3.29%
Loans / deposit ratio 110.85% 105.46% 116.04% 109.31% 112.26%
Shareholders' equity / total assets 12.37% 12.97% 13.39% 14.79% 15.37%
Efficiency ratio 66.29% 62.26% 64.21% 68.02% 71.83%
Book value per common share $12.63  $12.66  $12.57  $13.07  $12.93 
                     

Net Interest Income

Total interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 increased $1.1 million, or 26.5%, to $5.4 million compared to $4.3 million for the first quarter of 2017. Interest income increased in the quarter ended March 31, 2018 compared to the comparable period in 2017, primarily due to a $100.9 million increase in average loan balances. Total interest expense increased by $429,000, or 61.5%, to $1.1 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 due to a mix of higher deposit rates and average deposit balances.

Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 increased $707,000, or 19.7% to $4.3 million compared to $3.6 million for the same three-month period in 2017. The change for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was primarily a result of an increase in average earning assets of $94.4 million. The annualized net interest spread was 3.07% and 3.12% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. For the quarter ended March 31, 2018, the Company's annualized net interest margin decreased to 3.24% compared to 3.29% for the corresponding three-month period in 2017.

Other Income and Other Expense

Other income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $204,000, as compared to $187,000 for the same period in 2017.  Other expense, which consists of salaries and employee benefits, occupancy expense, professional services and other non-interest expenses totaled $3.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 as compared to $2.7 million for the same period in 2017 with the $270,000 increase primarily attributable to salaries and employee benefits as a result of merit and infrastructure increases.

Taxes

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded a $407,000 tax provision compared to a provision of $321,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The effective tax rate improved to 28.5% for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 compared to 36.9% for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. As a result of the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 22, 2017, the federal tax rate for corporations was reduced to 21% during 2018. The increase in tax provision is attributable to an increase in pre-tax income offset by a decrease in the effective tax rate.  

Earnings Summary for Period Ended March 31, 2018

The following table presents condensed consolidated statements of income data for the periods indicated.

       
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)      
           
(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)
          
For the quarter ended: 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017
  6/30/2017 3/31/2017
Net interest income $4,302 $4,325 $4,190  $3,924 $3,595
Provision for loan losses 90 200 490  300 195
Net interest income after provision for loan losses 4,212 4,125 3,700  3,624 3,400
Other income 204 211 205  219 187
Other expense 2,987 2,824 2,822  2,818 2,717
Income before income taxes 1,429 1,512 1,083  1,025 870
Income taxes (benefit) 407 1,240 (86) 293 321
Net income $1,022 $272 $1,169  $732 $549
Earnings per common share:          
Basic $0.19 $0.05 $0.21  $0.13 $0.10
Diluted $0.19 $0.05 $0.21  $0.13 $0.10
Weighted average common shares outstanding:          
Basic 5,470,349 5,577,314 5,563,938  5,539,796 5,519,849
Diluted 5,507,443 5,588,598 5,574,535  5,679,012 5,613,387
            

Statement of Condition Highlights at March 31, 2018

  • Balance sheet growth, with total assets amounting to $564.0 million at March 31, 2018, an increase of $1.0 million, or 0.18%, compared to December 31, 2017.

  • The Company’s total gross loans receivable were $486.4 million at March 31, 2018, an increase of $7.6 million, or 1.6%, from December 31, 2017.

  • Securities held to maturity were $36.4 million at March 31, 2018, a decrease of $2.1 million, or 5.5%, compared to December 31, 2017.

  • Deposits totaled $433.8 million at March 31, 2018, a decrease of $15.1 million, or 3.4%, compared to December 31, 2017.

  • Borrowings totaled $58.1 million at March 31, 2018, an increase of $20.4 million, or 54.1%, compared to $37.7 million at December 31, 2017.

The following table presents condensed consolidated statements of condition data as of the dates indicated.

       
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Condition (unaudited)      
           
(in thousands)          
At: 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017 3/31/2017
Cash and due from banks $1,871 $2,030 $1,800 $1,839 $2,051
Interest-earning demand deposits with banks 15,484 20,279 6,971 7,195 9,198
Securities held to maturity 36,375 38,482 40,752 42,441 42,716
Loans receivable, net of allowance 480,916 473,405 461,285 426,370 398,447
Premises and equipment 8,580 8,698 8,804 8,902 8,918
Federal home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost 3,049 2,131 3,512 2,263 2,626
Bank owned life insurance 14,294 14,197 14,097 13,996 13,891
Accrued interest receivable 1,642 1,607 1,548 1,402 1,277
Other assets 1,816 2,211 2,988 2,690 2,784
Total assets $564,027 $563,040 $541,757 $507,098 $481,908
Deposits $433,843 $448,913 $397,510 $390,063 $354,931
Borrowings 58,075 37,675 68,375 38,675 49,175
Other liabilities 2,350 3,427 3,332 3,371 3,735
Shareholders' equity 69,759 73,025 72,540 74,989 74,067
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $564,027 $563,040 $541,757 $507,098 $481,908
 

Loans

At March 31, 2018, the Company’s net loan portfolio totaled $480.9 million, an increase of $7.5 million, or 1.6%, compared to $473.4 million at December 31, 2017.  The allowance for loan losses amounted to $5.5 million and $5.4 million at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

At March 31, 2018, the loan portfolio primarily consisted of commercial real estate loans (38.4%) and residential mortgages (35.6%). Commercial and industrial loans represented 16.2% of the portfolio while construction loans accounted for 9.7% of the portfolio. Total loans receivable increased $11.1 million to $510.3 million at March 31, 2018 compared to $499.2 million at December 31, 2017. The increase primarily reflects a $9.2 million increase in commercial and industrial loans and a $5.7 million increase in construction loans. The increases were partially offset by a $3.2 million decrease in residential mortgages as the Company continues to focus on commercial lending.

The following table shows the composition of the Company's loan portfolio as of the dates indicated.

           
Loans (unaudited)          
           
(dollars in thousands)          
At quarter ended: 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017 3/31/2017
Residential mortgage:               
One-to-four family $154,576 $157,876 $161,679 $164,448 $160,153
Home equity 27,051 26,803 27,409 29,021 30,493
Total residential mortgage 181,627 184,679 189,088 193,469 190,646
Commercial and multi-family real estate 195,951 196,681 184,791 153,984 141,193
Construction 49,397 43,718 36,002 29,623 31,978
Commercial and industrial 82,712 73,465 73,409 67,686 54,887
Total commercial loans 328,060 313,864 294,202 251,293 228,058
Consumer loans 595 618 659 434 394
Total loans receivable 510,282 499,161 483,949 445,196 419,098
Less:          
Loans in process 23,398 19,868 16,864 13,315 15,394
Deferred loan fees 462 474 525 586 631
Allowance 5,506 5,414 5,275 4,925 4,626
Total loans receivable, net $480,916 $473,405 $461,285 $426,370 $398,447
 

Asset Quality

At March 31, 2018, non-performing loans totaled $3.6 million, or 0.64% of total assets, compared with $4.1 million, or 0.73% of total assets, at December 31, 2017. Total delinquent loans (including nonperforming delinquent loans) were $6.4 million at March 31, 2018, an increase of $1.0 million from December 31, 2017 due to an increase in loans past due 30-59 days.  The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.13% at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, while the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans increased to 153.24% at March 31, 2018 from 130.99% at December 31, 2017. Non-performing loans to total loans declined to 0.74% at March 31, 2018 from 0.86% at December 31, 2017.

The following table presents the components of non-performing assets and other asset quality data for the periods indicated.

           
(dollars in thousands, unaudited)            
As of or for the quarter ended: 3/31/2018
  12/31/2017
  9/30/2017
  6/30/2017
  3/31/2017
 
Non-accrual loans $3,548  $3,975  $4,071  $
6,916  $
7,405 
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing 45  158  374    34 
Total non-performing loans $3,593  $4,133  $4,445  $6,916  $7,439 
           
Non-performing assets / total assets 0.64% 0.73% 0.82% 1.36% 1.54%
Non-performing loans / total loans 0.74% 0.86% 0.95% 1.60% 1.84%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) $(2) $61  $140  $1  $45 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) / average loans (annualized) % 0.05% 0.13% % 0.05%
Allowance for loan loss / total loans 1.13% 1.13% 1.13% 1.14% 1.15%
Allowance for loan losses / non-performing loans 153.24% 130.99% 118.69% 71.21% 62.19%
           
Total assets $564,027  $563,040  $541,757  $507,098  $481,908 
Total net loans receivable, excluding ALLL $486,422  $478,819  $466,560  $431,295  $403,073 
Average loans $483,255  $472,388  $446,383  $417,065  $382,386 
Allowance for loan losses $5,506  $5,414  $5,275  $4,925  $4,626 
                     

Deposits

Total deposits at March 31, 2018 were $433.8 million compared with $448.9 million at December 31, 2017.  Overall, deposits decreased by $15.1 million, or 3.4%, with declines occurring across all product types except savings. The declines were a result of a few large depositors utilizing funds from their accounts. Money market and interest demand balances declined $7.1 million and $6.3 million, respectively. Money market balances declined to $20.3 million compared to $27.4 million at December 31, 2017 while interest demand balances declined to $148.9 million compared to $155.2 million at December 31, 2017. In addition, certificate of deposit (including IRA) balances declined $5.6 million to $118.7 million compared to $124.3 million from year-end. Savings balances increased $4.1 million to $109.2 million from $105.1 million at the prior year end.

The following table shows the composition of the Company's deposits as of the dates indicated.

Deposits (unaudited)          
           
(dollars in thousands)
          
At quarter ended: 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017 3/31/2017
Demand:               
Non-interest bearing $36,751 $36,919 $40,504 $44,584 $38,970
Interest-bearing 148,888 155,199 107,419 95,196 89,159
Savings 109,215 105,106 108,249 105,560 104,956
Money market 20,251 27,350 16,517 15,842 13,950
Time 118,738 124,339 124,821 128,881 107,896
Total deposits $433,843 $448,913 $397,510 $390,063 $354,931
 

Capital

At March 31, 2018, the Company's total shareholders' equity amounted to $69.8 million, or 12.37% of total assets, compared to $73.0 million at December 31, 2017. The Company’s book value per common share was $12.63 at March 31, 2018, compared to $12.66 at December 31, 2017. The decline in shareholders' equity was primarily due to the repurchase of 244,537 shares of common stock for a total of $4.4 million partially offset by net income of $1.0 million.

At March 31, 2018, the Bank’s common equity tier 1 ratio was 11.43%, tier 1 leverage ratio was 10.38%, tier 1 capital ratio was 11.43% and the total capital ratio was 12.53%. At December 31, 2017, the Bank’s common equity tier 1 ratio was 11.98%, tier 1 leverage ratio was 10.72%, tier 1 capital ratio was 11.98% and the total capital ratio was 13.10%. At March 31, 2018, the Bank was in compliance with all applicable regulatory capital requirements.

The following table sets forth the Company's consolidated average statements of condition for the periods presented.

     
Condensed Consolidated Average Statements of Condition (unaudited)    
           
(dollars in thousands)          
For the quarter ended: 3/31/2018
  12/31/2017
  9/30/2017
  6/30/2017
  3/31/2017
 
Loans $483,255  $472,388  $446,383  $417,065  $382,386 
Securities held to maturity 37,661  39,899  41,423  41,885  43,285 
Allowance for loan losses (5,461) (5,376) (4,922) (4,695) (4,524)
All other assets 38,851  41,886  38,545  38,603  39,702 
Total assets $554,306  $548,797  $521,429  $492,858  $460,849 
Non-interest bearing deposits $36,211  $43,336  $44,970  $43,030  $37,821 
Interest-bearing deposits 390,522  375,098  350,589  333,902  316,324 
Borrowings 53,191  53,844  47,788  37,715  29,992 
Other liabilities 1,972  3,104  3,964  3,363  2,789 
Shareholders' equity 72,410  73,415  74,118  74,848  73,923 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $554,306  $548,797  $521,429  $492,858  $460,849 
           

CEO outlook:

“Growth during the first quarter was tempered due to an increase in competition for quality loans and deposits,” stated Michael Shriner, President and Chief Executive Officer.  Mr. Shriner added, “Our Management Team and Board of Directors are very conscious of the current state of the commercial real estate market and remain committed to growing the Company in a safe and sound manner, which sometimes means taking a pass on a proposed project.”

Mr. Shriner further stated “the Company continues to strengthen other areas, including the Company’s overall risk profile, which was evident in the reduction of Non-Performing Loans/Total Loans from 1.84% to .74% over the past twelve months.”

Forward Looking Statement Disclaimer

The foregoing release may contain forward-looking statements concerning the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company. We caution that such statements are subject to a number of uncertainties and actual results could differ materially, and, therefore, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ from those contemplated include our continued ability to grow the loan portfolio, the impact of the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and our continued ability to manage cybersecurity risks.

Contact:     Michael A. Shriner, President & CEO 
(908) 647-4000 
 mshriner@millingtonbank.com 
   
   


   
MSB Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries
 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
 At
March 31,
2018
At
December 31, 
2017
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)      
Cash and due from banks$1,871 $2,030 
Interest-earning demand deposits with banks           15,484 20,279 
  Cash and Cash Equivalents17,355 22,309 
Securities held to maturity (fair value of $35,561 and $38,255, respectively)36,375 38,482 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $5,506 and $5,414, respectively480,916 473,405 
Premises and equipment8,580 8,698 
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost3,049 2,131 
Bank owned life insurance14,294 14,197 
Accrued interest receivable1,642 1,607 
Other assets1,816 2,211 
Total Assets$564,027 $563,040 
  Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity  
Liabilities  
Deposits:  
Non-interest bearing$36,751 $36,919 
Interest bearing397,092 411,994 
Total Deposits433,843 448,913 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of New York58,075 37,675 
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance772 686 
Other liabilities1,578 2,741 
Total Liabilities494,268 490,015 
Stockholders' Equity  
Preferred stock, par value $0.01; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares
issued or outstanding
  
Common stock, par value $0.01; 49,000,000 shares authorized; 5,524,095
and 5,768,632 issued; 5,524,095 and 5,768,632 outstanding, respectively
55 58 
Paid-in capital46,756 51,068 
Retained earnings24,663 23,641 
Unearned common stock held by ESOP (187,666 and 190,390 shares, respectively)(1,715(1,742)
Total Stockholders' Equity69,759 73,025 
  Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$564,027 $563,040 
   



     
MSB Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries
 
Consolidated Statements of Income
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  2018 2017
(in thousands except per share amounts)     
Interest Income    
Loans receivable, including fees $5,136 $4,000
Securities held to maturity 219 251
Other 74 42
Total Interest Income 5,429 4,293
Interest Expense    
Deposits 846 502
Borrowings 281 196
Total Interest Expense 1,127 698
Net Interest Income 4,302 3,595
Provision for Loan Losses 90 195
Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses 4,212 3,400
Non-Interest Income    
Fees and service charges 83 71
Income from bank owned life insurance 97 107
Other 24 9
Total Non-Interest Income 204 187
Non-Interest Expenses    
Salaries and employee benefits 1,805 1,506
Directors compensation 122 176
Occupancy and equipment 385 394
Service bureau fees 67 48
Advertising 4 3
FDIC assessment 54 33
Professional services 353 359
Other 197 198
Total Non-Interest Expenses 2,987 2,717
Income before Income Taxes 1,429 870
Income Tax Expense 407 321
Net Income $1,022 $549
Earnings per share:    
Basic $0.19 $0.10
Diluted $0.19 $0.10
     



      
MSB Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries  
      
Selected Quarterly Financial and Statistical Data     
 Three Months Ended
(in thousands, except for share and per share data) (annualized where applicable) 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 3/31/2017
(unaudited)      
Statements of Operations Data     
      
Interest income$5,429  $5,377  $4,293 
Interest expense1,127  1,052  698 
 Net interest income4,302  4,325  3,595 
Provision for loan losses90  200  195 
 Net interest income after provision for loan losses4,212  4,125  3,400 
Other income204  211  187 
Other expense2,987  2,824  2,717 
Income before income taxes1,429  1,512  870 
Income tax expense (benefit)407  1,240  321 
 Net Income$1,022  $272  $549 
Earnings (per Common Share)     
Basic$0.19  $0.05  $0.10 
Diluted$0.19  $0.05  $0.10 
Statements of Condition Data (Period-End)     
Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $35,561, $38,255, and $42,614)$36,375  $38,482  $42,716 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses480,916  473,405  398,447 
Total assets564,027  563,040  481,908 
Deposits433,843  448,913  354,931 
Borrowings58,075  37,675  49,175 
Shareholders' equity69,759  73,025  74,067 
Common Shares Dividend Data     
Cash dividends$  $  $ 
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding     
Basic5,470,349  5,577,314  5,519,849 
Diluted5,507,443  5,588,598  5,613,387 
Operating Ratios     
Return on average assets0.74% 0.20% 0.48%
Return on average equity5.65% 1.48% 2.97%
Average equity / average assets13.06% 13.38% 16.04%
Book value per common share (period-end)$12.63  $12.66  $12.93