Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation Reports 17% Increase in Net Income for the 2016 Second Quarter


MOULTRIE, Ga., July 21, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) (NYSE MKT:SGB), a full-service community bank holding company, today reported its results of operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016.

Second Quarter and Six-Month Income Highlights

  • Second quarter net income increased 17% to $1.0 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, from $865 thousand, or $0.34 per diluted share.  Net interest income improved 9% to $3.9 million when compared with last year’s second quarter due primarily to higher interest income and fees on loans.
  • For the six months ended June 30, 2016, net income was $2.1 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, up 23% from $1.7 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, for the same period in 2015.  The increase was driven by continued loan growth and pricing discipline on deposits.

Balance Sheet Trends and Asset Quality

  • Total assets at June 30, 2016, were $422.5 million, up 8% from $391.0 million at June 30, 2015.  The increase in assets and change in asset mix reflects loan growth that was funded by increased deposits, reallocated funds from the investment portfolio, and an increase in Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings.
  • Total loans increased $51.3 million, or 22%, to $288.0 million from the second quarter 2015 and were up over 14% from year-end 2015. 
  • Total deposits were up $22.2 million, or 7%, to $344.0 million at June 30, 2016, compared with the prior year.  While deposit growth lagged loan growth, noninterest-bearing deposits increased over 21% to $109.5 million year-over-year.
  • Nonperforming loans were $665 thousand at the end of the second quarter, down $393 thousand from a year ago. 

Capital Management

  • Tangible book value per share at June 30, 2016, was $15.11, up from $13.92 at June 30, 2015.

“Investments in expanding our footprint and deepening relationships in the communities we serve are paying off.   Loans were up over $50 million in the past year and net income increased measurably for the second quarter and first half of 2016,” commented DeWitt Drew, President and CEO.  “The results from our expansion in the Valdosta market are very favorable with a significant portion of the loan growth coming from this market.  We are also seeing favorable results from our recent entry into the Tifton market.  Looking to the rest of 2016, we are in an excellent position to continue to build on our strong franchise and win greater customer share in our markets.” 

Dividends

In June 2016, the Corporation paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per common share.  Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation or its predecessor, Southwest Georgia Bank, has paid cash dividends for 88 consecutive years.

About Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation

Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation is a state-chartered bank holding company with approximately $422 million in assets headquartered in Moultrie, Georgia.  Its primary subsidiary, Southwest Georgia Bank, offers comprehensive financial services to consumer, business, and governmental customers. The current banking facilities include the main office located in Colquitt County and branch offices located in Baker County, Worth County, and Lowndes County and a loan production office located in Tift County.  In addition to conventional banking services, the bank provides investment planning and management, trust management, and commercial and individual insurance products.  Insurance products and advice are provided by Southwest Georgia Insurance Services, which is located in Colquitt County.

More information on Southwest Georgia Financial Corp. and Southwest Georgia Bank can be found at its website:  www.sgfc.com.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

This news release contains forward-looking statements, as defined by federal securities laws, including statements about the Corporation’s financial outlook.  These statements are based on current expectations and are provided to assist in the understanding of future financial performance.  Such performance involves risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such statements.  For a discussion of some risks and other factors that could cause the Corporation’s actual results to differ materially from such statements, please refer to the Corporation’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q under the sections entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors”.  The Corporation undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

Financial tables follow.

 
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CONDITION
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
 
  (Unaudited) (Audited) (Unaudited)
  June 30, December 31, June 30,
   2016   2015   2015 
ASSETS      
Cash and due from banks$ 5,835 $ 6,157 $ 7,178 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks  7,687   24,923   13,863 
Certificates of deposit in other banks  0   245   1,470 
Investment securities available for sale  43,055   51,476   49,313 
Investment securities held to maturity  57,701   60,889   62,373 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost  1,905   1,869   1,662 
Loans, less unearned income and discount  288,030   250,786   236,762 
  Allowance for loan losses  (3,113)  (3,032)  (3,180)
  Net loans  284,917   247,754   233,582 
Premises and equipment  11,080   11,158   11,541 
Foreclosed assets, net  82   82   102 
Intangible assets  43   51   58 
Bank owned life insurance  5,295   5,231   5,157 
Other assets  4,865   5,020   4,696 
  Total assets$ 422,465 $ 414,855 $ 390,995 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Deposits:      
  NOW accounts$ 28,384 $ 25,383 $ 24,814 
  Money market  94,093   108,226   99,243 
  Savings  29,650   27,721   29,146 
  Certificates of deposit $100,000 and over  33,568   25,189   28,998 
  Other time accounts  48,817   50,728   49,375 
  Total interest-bearing deposits  234,512   237,247   231,576 
  Noninterest-bearing deposits  109,504   101,769   90,251 
  Total deposits  344,016   339,016   321,827 
       
  Other borrowings  7,591   7,591   9,133 
  Long-term debt  28,476   28,476   22,067 
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  3,839   3,675   2,436 
  Total liabilities  383,922   378,758   355,463 
Shareholders' equity:      
  Common stock - par value $1; 5,000,000 shares      
   authorized; 4,293,835 shares issued (*)  4,294   4,294   4,294 
  Additional paid-in capital  31,701   31,701   31,701 
  Retained earnings  28,919   27,369   26,179 
  Accumulated other comprehensive income  (257)  (1,153)  (528)
  Total  64,657   62,211   61,646 
Treasury stock - at cost (**)  (26,114)  (26,114)  (26,114)
  Total shareholders' equity  38,543   36,097   35,532 
  Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$ 422,465 $ 414,855 $ 390,995 
       
*  Common stock - shares outstanding  2,547,837   2,547,837   2,547,837 
** Treasury stock - shares  1,745,998   1,745,998   1,745,998 
             


 
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (unaudited*)
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
    
 For the Three Months For the Six Months
 Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
Interest income:  2016* 2015*   2016* 2015*
  Interest and fees on loans$  3,657  $  3,208  $  7,232  $  6,209 
  Interest and dividend on securities available for sale 250   289   550     588 
  Interest on securities held to maturity   340     368   689     726 
  Dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank stock 23     17   46     36 
  Interest on deposits in banks   17     13   39     27 
  Interest on certificates of deposit in other banks   0     3   0     7 
  Total interest income   4,287     3,898     8,556     7,593 
        
Interest expense:       
  Interest on deposits   226     196     433     386 
  Interest on other borrowings   24     15     47     29 
  Interest on long-term debt   144     113     289     224 
  Total interest expense   394     324     769     639 
  Net interest income   3,893     3,574     7,787     6,954 
Provision for loan losses   40     45     70     90 
  Net interest income after provision for losses on loans   3,853     3,529     7,717     6,864 
        
Noninterest income:       
  Service charges on deposit accounts   255     264     532     556 
  Income from trust services   51     68     103     138 
  Income from retail brokerage services   88     104     168     198 
  Income from insurance services   342     347     814     736 
  Income from mortgage banking services   92     78     183     156 
  Net gain (loss) on the sale or disposition of assets (1)  3   (1)  22 
  Net gain on the sale of securities 84   4   112   4 
  Other income 186     177     412     396 
  Total noninterest income 1,097   1,045     2,323     2,206 
        
Noninterest expense:       
  Salary and employee benefits   2,178     1,963     4,354     3,972 
  Occupancy expense   279     276     567     556 
  Equipment expense   228     220     450     438 
  Data processing expense   311     314     654     607 
  Amortization of intangible assets   4     4     8     8 
  Other operating expense   680     716     1,375     1,399 
  Total noninterest expense   3,680     3,493     7,408     6,980 
        
Income before income tax expense 1,270   1,081   2,632   2,090 
Provision for income taxes 259   216   573   417 
  Net income$  1,011  $  865  $  2,059  $  1,673 
        
Net income per share, basic$  0.40  $  0.34  $  0.81  $  0.66 
Net income per share, diluted$  0.40  $  0.34  $  0.81  $  0.66 
Dividends paid per share$  0.10  $  0.10  $  0.20  $  0.20 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 2,547,837   2,547,837   2,547,837   2,547,837 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 2,547,837   2,547,837   2,547,837   2,547,837 
 


 
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Financial Highlights
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
 
At June 30  2016     2015  
Assets $422,465    $390,995  
Loans, less unearned income & discount $288,030    $236,762  
Deposits $344,016    $321,827  
Shareholders' equity $  38,543    $  35,532  
        
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2016   2015   2016   2015 
Performance Data & Ratios       
Net income$  1,011  $  865  $  2,059  $  1,673 
Earnings per share, basic$  0.40  $  0.34  $  0.81  $  0.66 
Earnings per share, diluted$  0.40  $  0.34  $  0.81  $  0.66 
Dividends paid per share$  0.10  $  0.10  $  0.20  $  0.20 
Return on assets 0.96%  0.87%  0.99%  0.85%
Return on equity 10.63%  9.69%  10.96%  9.45%
Net interest margin (tax equivalent) 4.21%  4.12%  4.25%  4.04%
Dividend payout ratio 25.19%  29.47%  24.75%  30.45%
Efficiency ratio 70.69%  72.29%  70.27%  72.92%
        
Asset Quality Data & Ratios       
Total nonperforming loans$  665  $  1,058  $  665  $  1,058 
Total nonperforming assets$  747  $  1,167  $  747  $  1,167 
Net loan charge offs$  (7) $  (1) $  (10) $  24 
Reserve for loan losses to total loans 1.08%  1.34%  1.08%  1.34%
Nonperforming loans/total loans 0.23%  0.45%  0.23%  0.45%
Nonperforming assets/total assets 0.18%  0.30%  0.18%  0.30%
Net charge offs / average loans (0.01)%  0.00%  (0.01)%  0.02%
        
Capital Ratios       
Average common equity to average total assets 9.05%  8.99%  8.99%  8.94%
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 13.28%  14.26%  13.28%  14.26%
Tier 1 capital ratio 13.28%  14.26%  13.28%  14.26%
Tier 1 leverage ratio 9.22%  9.08%  9.22%  9.08%
Total risk based capital ratio 14.35%  15.51%  14.35%  15.51%
Book value per share$ 15.13  $  13.95  $  15.13  $  13.95 
Tangible book value per share$ 15.11  $  13.92  $  15.11  $  13.92 

 

Quarterly2nd Qtr 1st Qtr 4th Qtr 3rd Qtr 2nd Qtr
Averages 2016   2016   2015   2015   2015 
          
Assets$  420,685  $415,168  $407,924  $394,441  $  396,762 
Loans, less unearned income & discount$  279,543  $262,715  $246,353  $238,023  $  233,464 
Deposits$  341,569  $338,399  $337,194  $327,072  $  329,869 
Equity$  38,080  $  37,097  $  36,833  $  36,154  $  35,687 
Return on assets 0.96%  1.01%  0.83%  0.87%  0.87%
Return on equity 10.63%  11.30%  9.16%  9.48%  9.69%
Net income$  1,011  $  1,048  $  843  $  857  $  865 
Net income per share, basic$  0.40  $  0.41  $  0.33  $  0.33  $  0.34 
Net income per share, diluted$  0.40  $  0.41  $  0.33  $  0.33  $  0.34 
Dividends paid per share$  0.10  $  0.10  $  0.10  $  0.10  $  0.10 

 


            

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