SANTA ROSA, Calif., April 30, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Summit State Bank (Nasdaq:SSBI) today reported net income of $592,000 or $0.12 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to net income of $750,000 or $0.22 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2006. Also the Board of Directors declared a dividend of nine cents per share on the Company's common Stock. Earnings and dividends per share information for all periods presented give effect to the 2-for-1 stock split issued in June 2006.
Dividend
Today the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of nine cents per share on the Company's common Stock. The dividend is payable May 21, 2007 to shareholders of record as of May 10, 2007.
Net Income
The Bank had net income of $592,000 or $0.12 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. This compares to net income of $750,000 or $0.22 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2006.
On August 16, 2006, SSB completed an underwritten public offering of 1,432,700 shares of common stock. These shares increased the weighted average shares outstanding for the first quarter ending March 31, 2007 over the first quarter in 2006 by 43%. The diluted earnings per share decline in the first quarter of 2007 of $0.10 per share as compared to the prior year period was comprised of a decline of $0.05 per share attributable to the decline in net income and $0.05 per share decline attributable to the increase in weighted average shares outstanding.
Total shareholder equity was $48,240,000 at March 31, 2007 compared to $27,433,000 at March 31, 2006. At March 31, 2007 there were 4,844,720 common shares outstanding with a per share book value of $9.96 compared to 3,361,430 shares outstanding at March 31, 2006 with a per share book value of $8.16.
Annualized return on average assets was 0.76% for the three months ended March 31, 2007, as compared to 0.98% for the same period one year ago. Annualized return on average equity was 4.99% for the three months ended March 31, 2007, as compared to 11.09% for the same period one year ago. Annualized return on average tangible equity was 5.46% for the three months ended March 31, 2007, as compared to 13.05% for the same period one year ago.
The Bank experienced a decline in net income during the first quarter of 2007 when compared to the first quarter of 2006 due to increased operating expenses, lower non-interest income and relatively unchanged net interest income.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income declined $38,000 or 1% to $2,764,000 during the first quarter of 2007 compared to $2,802,000 for the same quarter of 2006. The net interest margin declined to 3.75% for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to 3.89% for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The net interest margin continues to be impacted as rates on deposits continue to reprice while the change in yields on earning assets have slowed as the Federal Reserve stopped increasing short-term rates.
Average earning assets were $298,851,000 for the first quarter of 2007, as compared to $292,080,000 for the first quarter of 2006. The yield on earning assets was 7.51% and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 4.39% for the first quarter of 2007, as compared to the yield on earning assets of 6.76% and cost of interest-bearing liabilities of 3.11% for the first quarter of 2006.
Non-interest Income
For the first quarter 2007, total non-interest income was $294,000, as compared to $322,000 for the first quarter of 2006. The decline was due to the lower number of Section 1031 Real Estate Exchanges handled by the bank, lower loan servicing income and a lower amount of miscellaneous other income.
Management continues to concentrate on building service charge income by focusing marketing efforts on increasing the number of consumer and business checking accounts and related services. Management plans to launch remote deposit capture services for businesses in the second quarter of 2007.
Non-interest Expense
For the first quarter 2007, non-interest expense increased $247,000 or 14% to $1,980,000, compared to the same quarter in 2006. Salaries and employee benefit expense increased $122,000 or 14% to $999,000. The increase in expense relates to additional staffing added during 2006 and first quarter of 2007 to support the planned growth in deposits and assets. Occupancy and equipment expenses increased $45,000 or 14% and other operating expenses increased $80,000 or 15% for the first quarter of 2007 as compared to the first quarter of 2006. Part of the increase in expenses is attributable to space leased and personnel hired in the first quarter of 2007 for the new regional office in Petaluma, which is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2007.
Loan and Deposit Activity
Total loans as of March 31, 2007 were $260,078,000, an increase of $17,936,000 or 7%, compared to total loans of $242,142,000 at March 31, 2006.
Total deposits were $238,451,000 at March 31, 2007, compared to $238,148,000 at March 31, 2006. Deposits at March 31, 2006 included a large $22 million tax deferred exchange transaction deposit, which as expected, was withdrawn after the first quarter of 2006.
Total assets were $323,341,000 at March 31, 2007, an increase of $36,620,000 or 13%, compared to $286,721,000 at March 31, 2006 and an increase of $10,391,000 or 3% compared to $312,950,000 at December 31, 2006.
Nonperforming Assets
Loans on nonaccrual were $2,110,000 or 0.8% of gross loans at March 31, 2007. This is a decline to the nonaccrual loan total at December 31, 2006 which was $2,383,000. The nonaccrual amount consisted of three loans. The Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantees back $323,000 of the nonaccrual loan balances. One real estate secured loan on nonaccrual status, with a book balance of $1,380,000, after a partial write-down, was transferred to other real estate owned subsequent to March 31, 2007.
The provision for loan losses was $71,000 for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007 as compared to $111,000 in the first quarter of 2006. The Bank charged-off $250,000 in loans to the allowance for loan losses in the first quarter of 2007. At March 31, 2007, the allowance for loan losses to gross loans was 1.37% and the allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans was 169%.
About Summit State Bank
Summit State Bank has total assets of $323 million and total equity of $48 million at March 31, 2007. It provides diverse financial products and services which are marketed through Sonoma County, California with offices located in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and Windsor. Summit State Bank stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol SSBI.
Forward-looking Statements
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements contained in this news release, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. These risks are described from time to time in Summit State Bank's filings with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, including its Registration Statement on Form 10, Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Summit State Bank disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
SUMMIT STATE BANK AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 (In thousands except for earnings per share data) Three Months Ended ---------------------- March 31, March 31, 2007 2006 ---------- ---------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Interest income: Interest and fees on loans $ 4,962 $ 4,271 Interest on Federal funds sold 0 240 Interest on investment securities and deposits in banks 543 340 Dividends on FHLB stock 28 21 ---------- ---------- Total interest income 5,533 4,872 ---------- ---------- Interest expense: Deposits 2,345 1,866 Securities sold under repurchase agreements 1 97 FHLB Advances 423 107 ---------- ---------- Total interest expense 2,769 2,070 ---------- ---------- Net interest income before provision for loan losses 2,764 2,802 Provision for loan losses 71 111 ---------- ---------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 2,693 2,691 ---------- ---------- Non-interest income: Service charges 85 84 Office leases 166 151 Gains on sales of loans 14 17 Real estate exchange fees 5 16 Loan servicing, net 10 17 Other income 14 37 ---------- ---------- Total non-interest income 294 322 ---------- ---------- Non-interest expense: Salaries and employee benefits 999 877 Occupancy and equipment 367 322 Other expenses 614 534 ---------- ---------- Total non-interest expense 1,980 1,733 ---------- ---------- Income before provision for income taxes 1,007 1,280 Provision for Income taxes 415 530 ---------- ---------- Net income $ 592 $ 750 ========== ========== Basic earnings per share $ 0.12 $ 0.22 ========== ========== Diluted earnings per share $ 0.12 $ 0.22 ========== ========== Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 4,828,053 3,361,430 ========== ========== Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 4,841,696 3,377,930 ========== ========== SUMMIT STATE BANK AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) March 31, December 31, March 31, 2007 2006 2006 -------- -------- -------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 4,697 $ 10,606 $ 3,313 Federal funds sold 2,200 -- 800 -------- -------- -------- Total cash and cash equivalents 6,897 10,606 4,113 Time deposits in banks 160 457 1,047 Available-for-sale investment securities - amortized cost of $36,092 at March 31, 2007 and $26,104 and $20,009 at December 31, and March 31, 2006 35,876 25,829 19,447 Held-to-maturity investment securities - market value of $4,886 at March 31, 2007 and $4,868 and $4,803 at December 31, and March 31, 2006 5,000 5,000 5,000 Loans, less allowance for loan losses of $3,557 at March 31, 2007 and $3,736 and $3,643 at December 31, and March 31, 2006 256,521 252,860 238,499 Bank premises and equipment, net 8,228 8,175 8,506 Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 2,181 1,699 2,273 Goodwill 4,119 4,119 4,119 Accrued interest receivable and other assets 4,359 4,205 3,717 -------- -------- -------- Total assets $323,341 $312,950 $286,721 ======== ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Deposits: Demand - non interest-bearing $ 12,632 $ 11,188 $ 10,230 Demand - interest-bearing 13,271 12,623 14,542 Savings 14,659 19,331 45,088 Money market 56,129 47,335 52,236 Time deposits, $100,000 and over 88,526 80,160 60,096 Other Time deposits 53,234 62,337 55,956 -------- -------- -------- Total deposits 238,451 232,974 238,148 Securities sold under repurchase agreements 125 257 597 Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances 35,975 31,460 20,200 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 550 447 343 -------- -------- -------- Total liabilities 275,101 265,138 259,288 -------- -------- -------- Shareholders' equity Preferred stock, no par value; 20,000 shares authorized; none issued -- -- -- Common stock, no par value; shares authorized - 30,000; shares issued and outstanding - 4,845 at March 31, 2007 and 4,795 and 3,361 outstanding at December 31, and March 31, 2006 36,956 36,698 17,395 Retained earnings 11,413 11,256 10,362 Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes (129) (142) (324) -------- -------- -------- Total shareholders' equity 48,240 47,812 27,433 -------- -------- -------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $323,341 $312,950 $286,721 ======== ======== ======== Earnings Summary (In Thousands) Three Months Ended ---------------------- March 31, March 31, 2007 2006 --------- --------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Statement of Income Data: Net interest income $ 2,764 $ 2,802 Provision for loan losses 71 111 Noninterest income 294 322 Noninterest expense 1,980 1,733 Provision for income taxes 415 530 --------- --------- Net income $ 592 $ 750 ========= ========= Selected per Share Data: Basic earnings per share $ 0.12 $ 0.22 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.12 $ 0.22 Book value per share $ 9.96 $ 8.16 Selected Ratios: (1) Return on average assets 0.76% 0.98% Return on average equity 4.99% 11.09% Return on average tangible equity 5.46% 13.05% Efficiency ratio 64.75% 55.47% Net interest margin 3.75% 3.89% Dividend payout ratio 73.65% 40.33% Average equity to average assets 15.13% 8.83% Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.81% 0.14% Allowance for loan losses to total loans 1.37% 1.50% (1) All ratios in the table are annualized with the exception of efficiency ratio, dividend payout ratio, and average equity to average assets.