Norwood Financial Corp Announces Earnings for the Fourth Quarter and Year


HONESDALE, Pa., Jan. 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwood Financial Corp (Nasdaq:NWFL) and its subsidiary Wayne Bank, announced earnings for the three months ended December 31, 2016 of $2,346,000.  This represents an increase of $2,218,000 from the $128,000 earned in the comparable period of 2015 due primarily to a $2,370,000 decrease in the provision for loan losses and the benefits realized from the acquisition of Delaware Bancshares, Inc. (“Delaware”) on July 31, 2016.  Earnings per share (fully diluted) were $.56 and $.04 for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Net interest income before the provision for loan losses increased $2,339,000 compared to the same period of last year due to higher loan volume, while other income increased $274,000 due to the larger customer base.  A provision for loan losses of $450,000 was recorded in the current three-month period compared to $2,820,000 in the same period of last year. Operating expenses increased $1,894,000 due primarily to costs resulting from the twelve new community offices acquired.  For the year ended December 31, 2016, net income totaled $6,711,000, an increase of $803,000 from the $5,908,000 earned in the prior year.  Earnings and expenses increased as a result of the acquisition, while the provision for loan losses decreased from $4,580,000 in 2015 to $2,050,000 in 2016.  The increase in operating expenses in 2016 includes $1,806,000 of one-time merger related expenses.  Earnings per share on a fully diluted basis were $1.73 for 2016 compared to $1.60 in 2015.  The return on average assets for the year was 0.74% with a return on average equity of 6.17% compared to 0.80% and 5.83%, respectively, in 2015.

Total assets were $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2016.  Loans receivable totaled $713.9 million as of December 31, 2016, with total deposits of $925.4 million and stockholders’ equity of $111.1 million.

Loans receivable increased $154.0 million from the prior year-end due primarily to the $112.1 million of loans acquired from Delaware.  Organic loan growth included a $22.8 million increase in commercial loans due primarily to an $18.6 million increase in commercial real estate loans.  Residential mortgage loans and construction loans increased $5.4 million internally after the sale of $1.7 million of fixed-rate residential mortgage loans for the purpose of interest rate risk management.  Consumer loans increased $13.7 million internally in 2016 due to a $16.5 million increase in indirect auto and marine financing.  As of December 31, 2016, total non-performing loans were $1.8 million and represented 0.25% of total loans compared to $7.1 million, or 1.27% as of December 31, 2015.  The significant decrease includes the transfer of one loan relationship with a balance of $5,015,000 on December 31, 2015 to foreclosed real estate owned in 2016.  For the three months and year ended December 31, 2016, net charge-offs totaled $151,000 and $2,885,000, respectively, compared to $1,268,000 and $3,157,000, respectively, for the corresponding periods in 2015.  Based on management’s analysis, the Company determined that it would be appropriate to provide $450,000 and $2,050,000 for potential future losses for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2016, respectively, compared to $2,820,000 in the similar quarter of last year and $4,580,000 for the year of 2015.  As of December 31, 2016, the allowance for loan losses totaled $6,463,000 and 0.91% of total loans compared to $7,298,000 and 1.30% of total loans at December 31, 2015.  Additionally, as of December 31, 2016 the allowance for loan losses represented 356% of total non-performing loans, compared to 102% as of December 31, 2015.

Net interest income, on a fully taxable equivalent basis (fte), totaled $8,991,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2016, an increase of $2,514,000 compared to the same period in 2015.  Net interest margin (fte) for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was 3.49% decreasing from 3.73% for the similar period in 2015.  The decrease in net interest margin was principally due to the mix and yield on interest-earning assets acquired from Delaware which resulted in a 33 basis point decrease in the yield earned on assets.  The decrease in the yield on earning assets was partially offset by a 13 basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities due to the favorable mix and cost of interest-bearing liabilities acquired. For the year, net interest income (fte) totaled $30,339,000, an increase of $4,457,000 compared to 2015.  The net interest margin (fte) declined 15 basis points to 3.60% in 2016.

Other income for the three months ended December 31, 2016 totaled $1,490,000 compared to $1,216,000 for the similar period in 2015.  Gains on the sale of loans and securities decreased $164,000, while all other items of other income increased $438,000 in the aggregate due primarily to service charges and fees resulting from the acquisition.  Other income for the year ended December 31, 2016 totaled $5,179,000 compared to $4,699,000 in 2015, an increase of $480,000.  Gains on the sale of loans and investment securities decreased $392,000 in the aggregate, while all other items of other income increased $872,000, net due primarily to the acquisition. 

Other expenses totaled $6,568,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2016, compared to $4,674,000 in the similar period of 2015 due to costs related to the acquisition and operation of twelve new community offices.  For the year ended December 31, 2016, other expenses totaled $23,124,000 compared to $17,100,000 for the similar period in 2015, an increase of $6,024,000.  Included in the increased expenses are $1.8 million of one-time merger related expenses and the cost of operating the new community offices.

Mr. Critelli commented, “In 2016, we successfully completed the acquisition of Delaware Bancshares, Inc. and integrated all operating systems.  Our balance sheet reflects the growth related to the acquisition, while our earnings improved $803,000 compared to last year despite over $1.8 million of one-time merger costs recognized in 2016.  Our fourth quarter results have begun to reflect the full benefit of the transaction, and we expect to grow from this base as we move forward into 2017.  During 2016, our cash dividend per share increased from $1.24 per share to $1.25 per share, which resulted in a dividend yield of 3.77% based on our year-end closing stock price of $33.14.  This year-end price represents an increase of over 15% in the value of our stock compared to the $28.75 reported at year-end 2015, while our earnings per share also improved from $1.60 in 2015 to $1.73.  We continue to search out opportunities available to us, and we look forward to serving our growing base of stockholders and customers.”

Norwood Financial Corp., through its subsidiary Wayne Bank, operates fifteen offices in Northeastern Pennsylvania and twelve offices in Delaware and Sullivan Counties, New York.  The New York offices represent locations that were assumed through the acquisition of Delaware Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, NBDC Bank.  The Company’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol, “NWFL”.

Forward-Looking Statements.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 contains safe harbor provisions regarding forward-looking statements.  When used in this discussion, the words “believes”, “anticipates”, “contemplates”, “expects”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.  Those risks and uncertainties include changes in federal and state laws, changes in interest rates, risks associated with the acquisition of Delaware Bancshares, Inc., the ability to control costs and expenses, demand for real estate, government fiscal policies, cybersecurity and general economic conditions.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to those forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release references tax-equivalent interest income and net interest income, which is a non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measure.  Tax-equivalent net interest income is derived from GAAP interest income and net interest income using an assumed tax rate of 34%.  We believe the presentation of interest income on a tax–equivalent basis ensures comparability of interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice. 

The following reconciles net interest income to net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis:

 Three months ended Year  ended
(dollars in thousands)December 31 December 31
  2016  2015  2016  2015
Net interest income$8,451 $6,112 $28,590 $24,521
Tax equivalent basis adjustment
   using 34% marginal tax rate
 540  365  1,749  1,361
Net interest income on a fully
  taxable equivalent basis
$8,991 $6,477 $30,339 $25,882
            


            
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.       
Consolidated Balance Sheets        
(dollars in thousands, except share data)       
 (unaudited)           
   December 31        
 2016  2015        
ASSETS           
Cash and due from banks$14,900  $9,744        
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 2,274   266        
Cash and cash equivalents 17,174   10,010        
           
Securities available for sale 302,564   138,851        
Loans receivable 713,889   559,925        
Less: Allowance for loan losses 6,463   7,298        
Net loans receivable 707,426   552,627        
Regulatory stock, at cost 2,119   3,412        
Bank premises and equipment, net 13,531   6,472        
Bank owned life insurance 36,133   18,820        
Foreclosed real estate owned 5,302   2,847        
Accrued interest receivable 3,643   2,363        
Goodwill 11,679   9,715        
Other intangible assets 612   285        
Deferred tax asset 8,989   3,669        
Other assets 2,011   1,434        
TOTAL ASSETS$1,111,183  $750,505        
           
LIABILITIES           
Deposits:           
Non-interest bearing demand$191,445  $107,814        
Interest-bearing 733,940   443,095        
Total deposits 925,385   550,909        
Short-term borrowings 32,811   53,235        
Other borrowings 32,001   41,126        
Accrued interest payable 1,069   957        
Other liabilities 8,838   3,280        
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,000,104   649,507        
           
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY           
Common Stock, $.10 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares 416   373        
issued:  2016: 4,164,723 shares, 2015:  3,724,668 shares           
Surplus 47,682   35,351        
Retained earnings 67,225   65,412        
Treasury stock, at cost: 2016: 4,509 shares, 2015: 23,311 shares (125) (626)       
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (4,119) 488        
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 111,079   100,998        
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND           
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$1,111,183  $750,505        
           
            
            
           
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.           
Consolidated Statements of Income          
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)           
  (unaudited)         
 Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,   
 2016  2015  2016  2015    
INTEREST INCOME               
Loans receivable, including fees$7,858  $6,058 $27,611  $24,002    
Securities 1,584   877  4,591   3,761    
Other 14   1  42   16    
Total Interest income 9,456   6,936  32,244   27,779    
            
INTEREST EXPENSE           
Deposits 765   587  2,603   2,421    
Short-term borrowings 32   38  174   85    
Other borrowings 208   199  877   752    
Total Interest expense 1,005   824  3,654   3,258    
NET INTEREST INCOME 8,451   6,112  28,590   24,521    
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 450   2,820  2,050   4,580    
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 8,001   3,292  26,540   19,941    
            
OTHER INCOME           
Service charges and fees 951   651  2,951   2,440    
Income from fiduciary activities 107   99  449   439    
Net realized gains on sales of securities 15   118  284   626    
Gains on sales of loans, net 0   61  54   104    
Earnings and proceeds on life insurance policies 272   167  888   665    
Other 145   120  553   425    
Total other income 1,490   1,216  5,179   4,699    
            
OTHER EXPENSES           
Salaries and  employee benefits 3,308   2,152  10,928   8,535    
Occupancy, furniture and equipment 889   511  2,625   2,082    
Data processing 388   261  1,337   943    
Taxes, other than income 196   185  731   711    
Professional fees 320   283  836   730    
FDIC Insurance assessment 10   133  412   411    
Foreclosed real estate owned 98   475  680   911    
Merger related 142   0  1,806   0    
Other 1,217   674  3,769   2,777    
Total other expenses 6,568   4,674  23,124   17,100    
            
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAX 2,923   (166) 8,595   7,540    
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) 577   (294) 1,884   1,632    
NET INCOME $2,346  $128  $6,711  $5,908    
            
Basic earnings per share$0.57  $0.04 $1.74  $1.60    
            
Diluted earnings per share$0.56  $0.04 $1.73  $1.60    
            
        
            
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.         
Financial Highlights (Unaudited)           
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)           
            
For the Three Months Ended December 31 2016  2015        
           
Net interest income$8,451  $6,112        
Net income 2,346   128        
           
Net interest spread (fully taxable equivalent) 3.38% 3.58%       
Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent) 3.49% 3.73%       
Return on average assets 0.83% 0.07%       
Return on average equity 8.17% 0.50%       
Basic earnings per share$0.57  $0.04        
Diluted earnings per share$0.56  $0.04        
            
For the Twelve Months Ended December 31           
           
Net interest income$28,590  $24,521        
Net income 6,711   5,908        
           
Net interest spread (fully taxable equivalent) 3.46% 3.61%       
Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent) 3.60% 3.75%       
Return on average assets 0.74% 0.80%       
Return on average equity 6.17% 5.83%       
Return on tangible equity 6.84% 6.47%       
Basic earnings per share$1.74  $1.60        
Diluted earnings per share$1.73  $1.60        
            
As of December 31         
         
Total assets$1,111,183  $750,505        
Total loans receivable 713,889   559,925        
Allowance for loan losses 6,463   7,298        
Total deposits 925,385   550,909        
Stockholders' equity 111,079   100,998        
Trust assets under management 138,167   131,690        
         
Book value per share$26.15  $27.39        
Tangible book value per share$23.51  $24.67        
Equity to total assets 10.00% 13.46%       
Allowance to total loans receivable 0.91% 1.30%       
Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.25% 1.27%       
Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.64% 1.33%       
           
           
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.           
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)       
(dollars in thousands)                
 December 31 September 30 June 30 March 31 December 31 
 2016  2016  2016  2016  2015  
ASSETS                
Cash and due from banks$14,900 $19,404 $8,171 $8,709 $9,744  
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 2,274  13,729  4,444  254  266  
Cash and cash equivalents 17,174  33,133  12,615  8,963  10,010  
           
Securities available for sale 302,564  310,126  129,721  143,948  138,851  
Loans receivable 713,889  706,199  581,220  565,787  559,925  
Less: Allowance for loan losses 6,463  6,164  5,798  7,642  7,298  
Net loans receivable 707,426  700,035  575,422  558,145  552,627  
Regulatory stock, at cost 2,119  2,351  2,228  2,982  3,412  
Bank owned life insurance 36,133  35,889  19,082  18,951  18,820  
Bank premises and equipment, net 13,531  13,617  6,328  6,390  6,472  
Foreclosed real estate owned 5,302  5,386  5,414  2,855  2,847  
Goodwill and other intangibles 12,291  12,331  9,952  9,975  10,000  
Other assets 14,643  12,189  7,067  7,895  7,466  
TOTAL ASSETS$1,111,183 $1,125,057 $767,829 $760,104 $750,505  
           
LIABILITIES           
Deposits:           
Non-interest bearing demand$191,445 $200,481 $121,743 $113,225 $107,814  
Interest-bearing deposits 733,940  721,763  462,516  447,266  443,095  
Total deposits 925,385  922,244  584,259  560,491  550,909  
Other borrowings 64,812  83,946  74,679  91,528  94,361  
Other liabilities 9,907  3,167  4,300  5,387  4,237  
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,000,104  1,009,357  663,238  657,406  649,507  
           
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 111,079  115,700  104,591  102,698  100,998  
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND           
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$1,111,183 $1,125,057 $767,829 $760,104 $750,505  
                 
           
           
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.                
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)                
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)                
  December 31 September 30 June 30 March 31 December 31 
Three months ended 2016  2016  2016  2016  2015  
INTEREST INCOME           
Loans receivable, including fees$7,858 $7,267 $6,351 $6,135 $6,058  
Securities 1,584  1,239  878  890  877  
Other 14  22  5  1  1  
Total interest income 9,456  8,528  7,234  7,026  6,936  
           
INTEREST EXPENSE           
Deposits 765  677  580  581  587  
Borrowings 240  281  260  270  237  
Total interest expense 1,005  958  840  851  824  
NET INTEREST INCOME 8,451  7,570  6,394  6,175  6,112  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 450  450  700  450  2,820  
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION           
FOR LOAN LOSSES 8,001  7,120  5,694  5,725  3,292  
           
OTHER INCOME           
Service charges and fees 951  840  604  574  651  
Income from fiduciary activities 107  126  114  102  99  
Net realized gains on sales of securities 15  0  205  64  118  
Gains on sales of loans, net 0  (11) 18  30  61  
Earnings and proceeds on life insurance policies 272  283  166  167  167  
Other 145  161  116  130  120  
Total other income 1,490  1,399  1,223  1,067  1,216  
           
OTHER EXPENSES           
Salaries and  employee benefits 3,308  3,070  2,248  2,303  2,152  
Occupancy, furniture and equipment, net 889  755  487  495  511  
Foreclosed real estate owned 98  119  432  31  475  
FDIC insurance assessment 10  170  117  115  133  
Merger related 142  1,659  5  -  -  
Other 2,121  1,906  1,239  1,405  1,403  
Total other expenses 6,568  7,679  4,528  4,349  4,674  
           
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAX 2,923  840  2,389  2,443  (166) 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) 577  228  511  567  (294) 
NET INCOME$2,346 $612 $1,878 $1,876 $128  
           
Basic earnings per share$0.57 $0.15 $0.51 $0.51 $0.04  
            
Diluted earnings per share$0.56 $0.15 $0.51 $0.51 $0.04  
                 
Book Value per share$26.15 $25.94 $27.99 $27.88 $27.39  
Tangible Book Value per share 23.51  24.89  24.13  25.18  24.67  
           
Return on average assets (annualized) 0.83% 0.69% 0.99% 1.00% 0.07% 
Return on average equity (annualized) 8.17% 5.45% 7.28% 7.33% 0.50% 
           
Net interest spread (fte) 3.38% 3.37% 3.63% 3.55% 3.58% 
Net interest margin (fte) 3.49% 3.50% 3.79% 3.70% 3.73% 
           
Allowance for loan losses to total loans 0.91% 0.87% 1.00% 1.35% 1.30% 
Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized) 0.09% 0.05% 1.78% 0.08% 0.92% 
Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.25% 0.32% 0.21% 1.21% 1.27% 
Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.64% 0.68% 0.86% 1.28% 1.33% 
           

 


            

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