Bay Bancorp, Inc. Reports Record First Quarter 2017 Results


COLUMBIA, Md., April 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bay Bancorp, Inc. (“Bay”) (NASDAQ:BYBK), the savings and loan holding company for Bay Bank, FSB (“Bank”), announced today net income of $0.96 million, or $0.09 per basic and diluted common share for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 compared to net income of $0.19 million or $0.02 per basic and diluted common share for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.  The Bank now has total assets of over $633 million and 11 branches in the Baltimore-Washington region, and is the fifth largest community bank headquartered in the Baltimore region based upon deposit market share.

Commenting on the announcement, Joseph J. Thomas, President and CEO, said, “We are  pleased with our company’s performance in the first quarter of 2017, the best quarterly earnings results in our history.  We are demonstrating  organic loan growth, attractive low cost core deposit funding and improved operational efficiencies and cost savings from prior acquisitions.  Our income before taxes of $1.54 million represents a $1.24 million increase over the $0.30 million recorded for the first quarter in 2016 and $0.57 million increase over the $0.97 million recorded for the quarter ended December 31, 2016. As a result, our return on average assets for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 was 0.63% as compared to 0.53% and 0.16% for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively, and return on average equity for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 was 5.87%, as compared to 5.04% and 1.11% for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively.”

Highlights from the First Three-months of 2017

The Bank continued organic net growth in the first quarter of 2017.  Net loan growth was favorable and targeted core deposit growth was strong.  Planned declines in certificate of deposit balances following the successful closing of Bay’s merger with Hopkins Bancorp, Inc. and the related merger of Hopkins Federal Savings Bank into the Bank (collectively, the “Hopkins Merger”) led to an attractive 0.38% cost of funds for the first quarter of 2017.  Bay has strong liquidity and capital positions along with capacity for future growth, with total regulatory capital to risk weighted assets of approximately 12.90% at March 31, 2017.  The Bank has a record of success in acquisitions and acquired problem asset resolutions and had $7.6 million in remaining net purchase discounts on acquired loan portfolios at March 31, 2017.

Specific highlights are listed below:

  • With the completion of the Hopkins Merger and consistent organic growth, total assets were $633 million at March 31, 2017 compared to $463 million at March 31, 2016 and $620 million at December 31, 2016.
     
  • Total loans were $495 million at March 31, 2017, an increase of 25% from $397 million at March 31, 2016, and an increase of 2% from $487 million at December 31, 2016.
     
  • Total deposits were $526 million at March 31, 2017, an increase of 44% from $366 million at March 31, 2016, and no change from $526 million at December 31, 2016.  Non-interest bearing deposits were $112 million at March 31, 2017, an increase of 14% from $98 million at March 31, 2016 and an increase of 1% from $111 million at December 31, 2016.
     
  • Net interest income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 totaled $5.8 million, compared to $4.7 million for the same period of 2016.  Interest income associated with discount accretion on purchased loans, deferred costs and deferred fees will vary due to the timing and nature of loan principal payments.  Earning asset leverage was the primary driver in year-over-year results, as average earning loans and investments increased to $552 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared to $425 million for the same period of 2016.
     
  • Net interest margin for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 was 4.05%, compared to 4.20% for the same period of 2016.  The margin for each period reflects the variable pace of discount accretion recognition within interest income, the impact of fair value amortization on the interest expense of acquired deposits, and the higher level of investments, including interest bearing federal funds acquired in the Hopkins Merger.
     
  • Nonperforming assets increased to $16.1 million at March 31, 2017 from $15.8 million at December 31, 2016, and from $9.7 million at March 31, 2016.  The first quarter of 2017 increases resulted primarily from the Hopkins Merger, offset by continued resolution of acquired nonperforming loans.  Loans acquired in the Hopkins Merger include appropriate fair value adjustments.
     
  • The provision for loan losses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 was $0.4 million, compared to $0.3 million for the same period of 2016.  The increases for the 2017 period were primarily the result of increases in loan originations and the continued transition from an acquired loan portfolio to an originated portfolio.  As a result, the allowance for loan losses was $3.16 million at March 31, 2017, representing 0.64% of loans, compared to $1.95 million, or 0.49% of loans, at March 31, 2016 and $2.82 million, or 0.58% of total loans, at December 31, 2016.  The allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2017 represents 1.00% of the Bay originated portfolio, with the remaining discount on acquired loans mitigating the need for additional loan loss reserves on these portfolios.  Management expects both the allowance for loan losses and the related provision for loan losses to increase in the future due to the gradual accretion of the discount on the acquired loan portfolios and an increase in new loan originations.

Balance Sheet Review

Total assets were $633 million at March 31, 2017, increases of $13 million, or 2%, and $170 million, or 37%, when compared to December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively.  Investment securities increased by $39 million, or 144%, when compared to March 31, 2016, while loans held for investment increased by $98 million, or 25%, over the same period.

Total deposits were $526 million at March 31, 2017, with no significant change compared to the $526 million at December 31, 2016.  Activity included a managed decline in certificates of deposits, seasonal deposit fluctuations and no significant change in non-interest bearing deposits.  Short-term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank increased to $34 million compared to $20 million at December 31, 2016.

Stockholders’ equity increased to $67.3 million at March 31, 2017, from $65.9 million at December 31, 2016, and $66.9 million at March 31, 2016.  These increases related primarily to corporate earnings, with the increase over the first quarter being offset by the $2.4 million decline related to the purchase of 568,436 shares of Bay’s common stock.  The combined activity improved the book value of Bay’s common stock to $6.38 per share at March 31, 2017, compared to $6.29 per share at December 31, 2016 and $6.15 per share at March 31, 2016.

In the third quarter of 2016, the Board of Directors authorized an additional stock purchase program, authorizing Bay to purchase an additional 250,000 shares of its common stock over a 12-month period in open market and/or through privately negotiated transactions, at Bay’s discretion. During the third quarter of 2016, Bay purchased 150,000 shares at an average price of $5.10 per share along with a purchase of 418,436 shares through a privately negotiated transaction at an average price of $5.18 per share.  Bay Bancorp has not elected to repurchase additional shares since that time. As of March 31, 2017, Bay has 250,000 shares remaining under the third quarter 2016 purchase authorization.  The Board may modify, suspend or discontinue the program at any time.

Nonperforming assets, which consist of nonaccrual loans, troubled debt restructurings, accruing loans past due 90 days or more, and real estate acquired through foreclosure, increased to $16.1 million at March 31, 2017 from $15.8 million at December 31, 2016 and from $9.7 million at March 31, 2016.  The changes were driven by loans acquired in the Hopkins Merger offset by decreases in purchased credit impaired loans.  Nonperforming assets represented 2.53% of total assets at March 31, 2017, compared to 2.55% at December 31, 2016 and 2.10% at March 31, 2016.

At March 31, 2017, the Bank remained above all “well-capitalized” regulatory requirement levels.  The Bank’s tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was approximately 12.29% at March 31, 2017 as compared to 12.31% at December 31, 2016 and 16.20% at March 31, 2016.  Liquidity remained strong due to managed cash and cash equivalents, borrowing lines with the FHLB of Atlanta, the Federal Reserve and correspondent banks, and the size and composition of the investment portfolio.

Review of Financial Results

Net income for the three-months period ended March 31, 2017 was $0.96 million, compared to net income of $.81 million and $0.19 million for the three month periods ended December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively.

Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 totaled $5.8 million compared to $4.7 million for the same period of 2016.  Interest income resulting from interest-earning asset growth from expansion of the Bay originated loan portfolio, selective investment purchases and the Hopkins Merger was partially offset by a decrease in discount accretion on purchased loans, deferred costs and deferred fees.  As of March 31, 2017, the remaining net loan discounts on the Bank’s loan portfolio totaled $7.6 million.

Noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $1.3 million, increasing by $0.1 million when compared to the $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016.  Changes for the first quarter of 2017 were primary related to a $0.1 million increase in electronic banking fees.

Noninterest expense reduction continues to be a key focus for 2017 net income improvement.  For the three-month periods ended March 31, 2017, noninterest expense was $5.2 million, compared to $5.3 million for the same period of 2016.  The primary contributors to the decrease when compared to the first quarter of 2016 were a $0.2 million decrease in occupancy and foreclosed property costs, offset by a $0.1 million increase in merger related expenses.

Bay Bancorp, Inc. Information

Bay is a financial holding company and a savings and loan holding company headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.  Through the Bank, Bay serves the community with a network of 11 branches strategically located throughout the Baltimore Metropolitan Statistical Area, particularly Baltimore City and the Maryland counties of Baltimore Washington corridor.  The Bank serves small and medium size businesses, professionals and other valued customers by offering a broad suite of financial products and services, including on-line and mobile banking, commercial banking, cash management, mortgage lending and retail banking.  The Bank funds a variety of loan types including commercial and residential real estate loans, commercial term loans and lines of credit, consumer loans and letters of credit.  Additional information is available at www.baybankmd.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements (as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) based on management's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on Bay. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of Bay.  There can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be the same as those anticipated by management.  These statements are evidenced by terms such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” and similar expressions.  Although these statements reflect management’s good faith beliefs and projections, they are not guarantees of future performance and they may not prove true.  These projections involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those addressed in the forward-looking statements.  For a discussion of these risks and uncertainties, see the section of the periodic reports filed by Bay with the Securities and Exchange Commission entitled “Risk Factors”.

             
BAY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY            
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS            
             
  March 31,   March 31,  
  2017  December 31, 2016  December 31,
  (unaudited) 2016  (unaudited) 2015 
             
ASSETS            
Cash and due from banks $5,981,700  $7,591,685  $6,074,891  $8,059,888 
Interest bearing deposits with banks and federal funds sold  36,822,635   32,435,771   8,682,578   26,353,334 
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents  42,804,335   40,027,456   14,757,469   34,413,222 
             
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value  64,455,089   60,232,727   25,018,385   33,352,233 
Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost  1,137,200   1,158,238   1,553,671   1,573,165 
Restricted equity securities, at cost  2,322,295   1,823,195   1,870,395   2,969,595 
Loans held for sale  848,975   1,613,497   3,560,752   4,864,344 
             
Loans, net of deferred fees and costs  495,236,254   487,103,713   396,854,139   393,240,567 
Less: Allowance for loan losses  (3,159,769)  (2,823,153)  (1,948,536)  (1,773,009)
Loans, net  492,076,485   484,280,560   394,905,603   391,467,558 
             
Real estate acquired through foreclosure  564,678   1,224,939   1,501,896   1,459,732 
Premises and equipment, net  3,835,945   3,882,343   4,903,369   5,060,802 
Bank owned life insurance  15,844,759   15,729,302   5,641,561   5,611,352 
Core deposit intangible  2,794,844   3,030,309   2,431,376   2,624,184 
Deferred tax assets, net  2,890,703   2,984,718   2,793,504   2,723,557 
Accrued interest receivable  1,921,253   1,884,945   1,372,456   1,271,871 
Accrued taxes receivable  660,993   1,153,102   2,136,804   2,775,237 
Prepaid expenses  972,721   1,001,723   777,683   691,372 
Other assets  220,863   276,540   209,732   303,614 
Total Assets $  633,351,138   $  620,303,594   $  463,434,656   $  491,161,838  
             
LIABILITIES             
Noninterest-bearing deposits $112,411,694  $111,378,694  $98,085,001  $101,838,210 
Interest-bearing deposits  413,390,788   415,079,700   267,800,996   265,577,728 
Total Deposits  525,802,482   526,458,394   365,885,997   367,415,938 
             
Short-term borrowings  34,000,000   20,000,000   26,275,000   52,300,000 
Defined benefit pension liability  964,334   994,156   1,361,177   829,237 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  5,302,656   6,923,818   2,974,857   2,934,174 
Total Liabilities  566,069,472   554,376,368   396,497,031   423,479,349 
             
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY            
Common stock - par value $1.00, authorized 20,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 10,543,862, 10,456,098, 10,887,932 and 11,062,932 shares as of March 31, 2017, December 30, 2016, March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.  10,543,862   10,456,098   10,887,932   11,062,932 
Additional paid-in capital  41,187,024   40,814,285   42,730,014   43,378,927 
Retained earnings  15,383,778   14,426,969   12,853,469   12,667,070 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  167,002   30,383   466,210   573,560 
Total controlling interest  67,281,666   65,727,735   66,937,625   67,682,489 
Non-controlling interest  -   199,491   -   - 
Total Stockholders' Equity  67,281,666   65,927,226   66,937,625   67,682,489 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $  633,351,138   $  620,303,594   $  463,434,656   $  491,161,838  
             


BAY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 
(Unaudited)
       
  Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2017  2016
       
Interest income:      
Interest and fees on loans $5,920,144 $4,844,320
Interest on loans held for sale  6,882  39,666
Interest and dividends on securities  350,885  211,384
Interest on deposits with banks and federal funds sold  77,675  19,045
Total Interest Income  6,355,586  5,114,415
       
Interest expense:      
Interest on deposits  455,850  309,177
Interest on short-term borrowings  60,204  63,795
Total Interest Expense  516,054  372,972
Net Interest Income  5,839,532  4,741,443
       
Provision for loan losses  440,521  298,000
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  5,399,011  4,443,443
       
Noninterest income:      
Payment sponsorship fees  656,192  551,009
Mortgage banking fees and gains  182,944  158,547
Service charges on deposit accounts  62,633  70,614
Bargain purchase gain (adjustment)  873  -
Gain on securities sold  5,521  272,963
Other income  418,200  137,944
Total Noninterest Income  1,326,363  1,191,077
       
Noninterest expenses:      
Salary and employee benefits  2,857,245  2,889,456
Occupancy and equipment expenses  757,645  871,195
Legal, accounting and other professional fees  232,956  310,561
Data processing and item processing services  327,794  281,992
FDIC insurance costs  65,014  77,479
Advertising and marketing related expenses  24,320  32,528
Foreclosed property expenses and OREO sales, net  16,859  74,479
Loan collection costs  34,666  20,800
Core deposit intangible amortization  235,465  192,808
Merger and acquisition related expenses  149,543  -
Other expenses  480,054  578,699
Total Noninterest Expenses  5,181,561  5,329,997
Income before income taxes  1,543,813  304,523
Income tax expense  587,005  118,124
Net income $956,808 $186,399
       
Basic net income per common share $0.09 $0.02
       
Diluted net income per common share $0.09 $0.02
       


BAY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Unaudited)
              
              
         Accumulated    
     Additional   Other Non-   
   Common Paid-in Retained Comprehensive controlling  
   Stock Capital Earnings Income (loss) Interest Total
              
Balance December 31, 2015 $11,062,932 $43,378,927 $12,667,070$573,560 $- $67,682,489 
              
Net income  -  -  186,399 -  -  186,399 
Other comprehensive income  -  -  - (107,350) -  (107,350)
Stock-based compensation  -  35,587  - -  -  35,587 
Repurchase of common stock  (175,000) (684,500) - -  -  (859,500)
Balance March 31, 2016 $10,887,932 $42,730,014 $12,853,469$466,210 $- $66,937,625 
              
              
         Accumulated    
     Additional   Other Non-   
   Common Paid-in Retained Comprehensive controlling  
   Stock Capital Earnings Income (loss) Interest Total
              
Balance December 31, 2016 $10,456,098 $40,814,285 $14,426,969$30,383 $199,491 $65,927,226 
              
Net income  -  -  956,808 -  -  956,808 
Sale of iReverse  -  -  1 -  (199,491) (199,490)
Other comprehensive income  -  -  - 136,619  -  136,619 
Stock-based compensation  -  62,564  - -  -  62,564 
Issuance of common stock under stock option plan  87,764  310,175  - -  -  397,939 
Balance March 31, 2017 $10,543,862 $41,187,024 $15,383,778$167,002 $- $67,281,666 
              


BAY BANK, FSB
CAPITAL RATIOS
                   
         To Be Well 
         Capitalized Under 
      To Be Considered  Prompt Corrective 
   Actual   Adequately Capitalized  Action Provisions 
  Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
As of March 31, 2017:                  
(unaudited)                  
                   
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio $67,183 12.90% $41,674 8.00% $52,093 10.00%
                   
Tier I Risk-Based Capital Ratio $64,023 12.29% $31,256 6.00% $41,674 8.00%
                   
Common Equity Tier I Capital Ratio $64,023 12.29% $23,442 4.50% $33,860 6.50%
                   
Leverage Ratio $64,023 10.34% $24,770 4.00% $30,963 5.00%
                   
As of December 31, 2016:                  
                   
                   
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio $65,883 12.87% $40,959 8.00% $51,199 10.00%
                   
Tier I Risk-Based Capital Ratio $63,057 12.32% $30,719 6.00% $40,959 8.00%
                   
Common Equity Tier I Capital Ratio $63,057 12.32% $23,039 4.50% $33,279 6.50%
                   
Leverage Ratio $63,057 10.45% $24,133 4.00% $30,166 5.00%
                   
As of March 31, 2016:                  
(unaudited)                  
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio $67,204 16.68% $32,231 8.00% $40,289 10.00%
                   
Tier I Risk-Based Capital Ratio $65,255 16.20% $24,174 6.00% $32,231 8.00%
                   
Common Equity Tier I Capital Ratio $65,255 16.20% $18,130 4.50% $26,188 6.50%
                   
Leverage Ratio $65,255 13.74% $19,004 4.00% $23,755 5.00%
                   
As of December 31, 2015:                  
                   
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio $67,238 16.58% $32,443 8.00% $40,553 10.00%
                   
Tier I Risk-Based Capital Ratio $65,465 16.14% $24,332 6.00% $32,443 8.00%
                   
Common Equity Tier I Capital Ratio $65,465 16.14% $18,249 4.50% $26,360 6.50%
                   
Leverage Ratio $65,465 13.75% $19,041 4.00% $23,801 5.00%
                   


BAY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
               
               
 Three Months Ended Year Ended
 March 31, March 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
 2017  2016  2016  2016  2015 
 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)    
Financial Data:              
Assets$633,351,138  $463,434,656  $620,303,594  $620,303,594  $491,161,838 
Investment securities 65,592,289   26,572,056   61,390,965   61,390,965   34,925,398 
Loans (net of deferred fees and costs) 495,236,254   396,854,139   487,103,713   487,103,713   393,240,567 
Allowance for loan losses (3,159,769)  (1,948,536)  (2,823,153)  (2,823,153)  (1,773,009)
Deposits 525,802,482   365,885,997   526,458,394   526,458,394   367,415,938 
Borrowings 34,000,000   26,275,000   20,000,000   20,000,000   52,300,000 
Equity attributable to non-controlling interest       199,491   199,491   - 
Equity attributable to common shareholders 67,281,664   66,937,625   65,727,735   65,727,735   67,682,489 
               
Net income - Bay Bancorp 956,808   186,399   750,170   1,759,899   1,930,765 
Net income - Non-controlling interest -   -   61,279   199,491   - 
               
Average Balances: (unaudited)              
Assets 617,613,946   476,747,246   603,746,545   536,333,860   481,145,938 
Investment securities 62,069,734   29,466,610   53,358,950   40,537,934   36,649,655 
Loans (net of deferred fees and costs) 490,288,543   395,839,666   483,690,335   436,793,412   389,684,221 
Borrowings 23,779,661   44,265,934   1,975,000   26,493,284   23,188,219 
Deposits 520,795,226   361,610,047   529,537,517   443,144,111   388,245,405 
Stockholders' equity 66,063,753   67,564,670   64,084,518   66,146,705   65,747,418 
               
Performance Ratios:              
Annualized return on average assets 0.63%  0.16%  0.53%  0.37%  0.40%
Annualized return on average equity 5.87%  1.11%  5.04%  2.96%  2.94%
Yield on average interest-earning assets 4.41%  4.53%  4.41%  4.50%  5.10%
Rate on average interest-bearing liabilities 0.48%  0.48%  0.48%  0.50%  0.58%
Net interest spread 3.93%  4.05%  3.93%  4.00%  4.51%
Net interest margin 4.05%  4.20%  4.05%  4.14%  4.70%
               
Book value per share$6.38  $6.15  $6.29  $6.29  $6.13 
Basic net income per share 0.09   0.02   0.07   0.16   0.17 
Diluted net income per share 0.09   0.02   0.07   0.16   0.17 
               
               
  March 31, March 31, December 31,     
  2017 2016 2016       
Asset Quality Ratios:              
Allowance for loan losses to loans 0.64%  0.49%  0.58%      
Nonperforming loans to avg. loans 3.17%  2.07%  3.02%      
Nonperforming assets to total assets 2.54%  2.10%  2.55%      
Net charge-offs annualized to avg. loans 0.08%  0.03%  0.00%      
               
Capital Ratios (Bay Bank, FSB):               
Total risk-based capital ratio 12.90%  16.68%  12.87%      
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio 12.29%  16.20%  12.32%      
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 12.29%  16.20%  12.32%      
Leverage ratio 10.34%  13.74%  10.45%      
               



            

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