MONROE, Mich., April 26, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MBT Financial Corp., (Nasdaq:MBTF), the parent company of Monroe Bank & Trust, reported a net profit of $1,217,000, or $0.07 per share (basic and diluted), in the first quarter of 2012, compared to the loss of $4,042,000, or $0.23 per share in the first quarter of 2011.
The net interest margin increased from 3.11% in the first quarter of 2011 to 3.18% in the first quarter of 2012. The decrease in non accrual loans, from $65.6 million a year ago to $45.4 million, contributed to the increase in the net interest margin, as well as a 44 basis point decline in the cost of interest bearing liabilities. Although average earning assets decreased $17.6 million, the increase in the net interest margin resulted in an increase of $159,000, or 1.8% in the net interest income.
The provision for loan losses decreased from $5.8 million last year to $2.3 million in the first quarter of 2012 due to a decrease in the net charge offs from $3.5 million to $2.6 million, and due to a reduction in the allowance for loan losses to reflect an improvement in loan quality and a decrease in the size of the loan portfolio.
Non interest income, excluding securities gains, was unchanged from a year ago at $3.6 million. Securities gains increased from $67,000 in the first quarter of 2011 to $1.1 million. The Bank sold several federal agency securities to rebalance its portfolio as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. The gains produced by the sales helped improve the Bank's regulatory capital ratios.
Total non interest expenses decreased $712,000, or 6.6% compared to the first quarter of 2011. The decline in expenses was mainly due to a decrease in the losses on sales and write downs of Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) as well as declines in legal expenses and the premiums paid for FDIC deposit insurance. Real estate values have stabilized in the Bank's market area, reducing the need to write down the carrying values of foreclosed properties held for sale.
Total assets of the company increased $12.4 million compared to December 31, 2011, mainly due to the normal seasonal growth in deposits. Compared to a year ago, total assets decreased $19.2 million, or 1.5%, due to the decrease in non deposit funding. Capital increased $188,000 since the beginning of the year, but with the increase in assets, the ratio of equity to assets decreased from 6.12% at December 31, 2011 to 6.07% at March 31, 2012. The unrealized gains or losses on securities are not included in regulatory capital ratios, and our Tier 1 Leverage ratio, which is one of the primary ratios used by banking regulators, increased from 6.03% as of December 31, 2011 to 6.08% as of March 31, 2012. The Bank remains adequately capitalized as measured by applicable regulatory standards. The company's liquidity position remained very strong, with cash and investments increasing from 37.7% of assets at the end of 2011 to 39.5% at March 31, 2012.
Economic conditions in southeast Michigan continue to slowly improve, and this is having a positive impact on our asset quality. Non accrual loans decreased $20.2 million, or 30.7% compared to a year ago and are now at their lowest level since the third quarter of 2008. We are continuing to see an improvement in real estate sales activity and prices, and that has helped us reduce the amount of Other Real Estate Owned. Our total OREO decreased $8.4 million, or 36.9% compared to a year ago. On April 19, 2012, we held one of our most successful OREO auctions ever, accepting bids on 20 properties that were carried at $1.2 million on our books as of March 31, 2012. In accordance with accounting rules, the March results include the expense to write down the values of properties where we accepted bids below the carrying value. The reduction in the OREO total from the sales, and any gains on sales, will be recognized in the second quarter when the sales transactions close. Total problem assets, which include non performing assets and problem loans that are still performing, decreased to $129.1 million at March 31, 2012, which is an improvement of 5.6% in the first quarter and 19.1% compared to a year ago. This marks the fourth consecutive quarterly decrease in problem assets.
In 2011, the IRS began an examination of the Company's federal income tax return for the year ended December 31, 2009. Based on preliminary IRS reports, an estimated liability of $500,000 was recorded at December 31, 2011 related to the 2009 examination. This amount was included in other liabilities and federal income tax expense. The examination is still in process, and the final outcome is not known at this time. Based on current knowledge the Company recorded an additional tax expense of $126,000 in the first quarter to increase its accrued liability. The Company believes the accrued liability is adequate to absorb the effect, if any, relating to the ultimate resolution of the uncertain tax position challenged by the IRS. The estimate recorded may be adjusted prior to the filing of our quarterly report on Form 10-Q if additional information becomes known.
H. Douglas Chaffin, President and CEO, commented, "We are pleased to report a third consecutive profit this quarter, especially since the profitability is the direct result of the continued improvement in our asset quality. As the economic conditions continue to slowly improve, we will continue to see improvements in our asset quality and earnings. Loan demand is beginning to improve, and this will help our net interest margin and net interest income improve also. We continue to have a solid deposit base, a very liquid balance sheet, and adequate capital, so we are well positioned for increased lending activity."
Mr. Chaffin concluded, "Local economic indicators continued to improve this quarter, and we remain optimistic. Improvements in employment are reflected in improvements in past dues. We will continue to focus our efforts on improving asset quality, maintaining liquidity, seeking new sources of revenue and capital, and controlling expenses. Our current environment is still challenging, but we remain confident in our ability to maintain our position as the premier independent provider of financial services in the communities we serve."
Conference Call
MBT Financial Corp. will hold a conference call to discuss the first quarter results on Friday, April 27, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be webcast and can be accessed at the Investor Relations/Corporate Profile page of MBT Financial Corp.'s web site www.mbandt.com. The call can also be accessed in the United States by calling toll free (877) 317-6789. The toll free number for callers in Canada is (866) 605-3852 and international callers can access the call at (412) 317-6789. The event will be archived on the Company's web site and available for twelve months following the call.
About the Company
MBT Financial Corp. (Nasdaq:MBTF), a single bank holding company headquartered in Monroe, Michigan, is the parent company of Monroe Bank & Trust (MBT).
Founded in 1858, MBT is one of the largest community banks in Southeast Michigan. MBT is a full-service bank, offering a complete range of business and personal accounts, credit options, and phone and online banking services. MBT's Wealth Management Group is one of the largest and most respected in Southeastern Michigan. With 24 offices, 40 ATMs, and a comprehensive array of products and services, MBT prides itself in offering an incomparable banking experience for its customers. Visit MBT's web site at www.mbandt.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein are not based on historical facts and are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements which are based on various assumptions (some of which are beyond the Company's control), may be identified by reference to a future period or periods, or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "continue," or similar terms or variations on those terms, or the negative of these terms. Actual results could differ materially from those set forth in forward-looking statements, due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, those related to the economic environment, particularly in the market areas in which the Company operates, competitive products and pricing, fiscal and monetary policies of the U.S. Government, changes in government regulations affecting financial institutions, including regulatory fees and capital requirements, changes in prevailing interest rates, acquisitions and the integration of acquired businesses, credit risk management, asset/liability management, change in the financial and securities markets, including changes with respect to the market value of our financial assets, the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity, and the ability of the Company to resolve or dispose of problem loans. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
| MBT FINANCIAL CORP. | |||||
| CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - UNAUDITED | |||||
| Quarterly | |||||
| (dollars in thousands except per share data) |
2012 1st Qtr |
2011 4th Qtr |
2011 3rd Qtr |
2011 2nd Qtr |
2011 1st Qtr |
| EARNINGS | |||||
| Net interest income | $ 8,928 | $ 8,824 | $ 8,956 | $ 8,578 | $ 8,769 |
| FTE Net interest income | $ 9,084 | $ 8,981 | $ 9,113 | $ 8,737 | $ 8,937 |
| Provision for loan and lease losses | $ 2,250 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,700 | $ 2,850 | $ 5,750 |
| Non interest income | $ 4,677 | $ 6,390 | $ 4,319 | $ 3,858 | $ 3,663 |
| Non interest expense | $ 10,012 | $ 11,783 | $ 9,943 | $ 10,369 | $ 10,724 |
| Net income (loss) | $ 1,217 | $ 431 | $ 632 | $ (783) | $ (4,042) |
| Basic earnings (loss) per share | $ 0.07 | $ 0.02 | $ 0.04 | $ (0.05) | $ (0.23) |
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ 0.07 | $ 0.02 | $ 0.04 | $ (0.05) | $ (0.23) |
| Average shares outstanding | 17,304,781 | 17,285,762 | 17,274,436 | 17,265,075 | 17,256,472 |
| Average diluted shares outstanding | 17,347,641 | 17,285,762 | 17,274,436 | 17,265,075 | 17,256,472 |
| PERFORMANCE RATIOS | |||||
| Return on average assets | 0.39% | 0.14% | 0.20% | -0.25% | -1.29% |
| Return on average common equity | 6.39% | 2.26% | 3.39% | -4.46% | -22.04% |
| Base Margin | 3.10% | 3.07% | 3.06% | 2.97% | 3.02% |
| FTE Adjustment | 0.05% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Loan Fees | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| FTE Net Interest Margin | 3.18% | 3.16% | 3.16% | 3.06% | 3.11% |
| Efficiency ratio | 73.19% | 68.80% | 66.26% | 70.89% | 73.07% |
| Full-time equivalent employees | 349 | 349 | 352 | 349 | 344 |
| CAPITAL | |||||
| Average equity to average assets | 6.16% | 6.14% | 5.93% | 5.64% | 5.85% |
| Book value per share | $ 4.38 | $ 4.38 | $ 4.34 | $ 4.23 | $ 4.08 |
| Cash dividend per share | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- |
| ASSET QUALITY | |||||
| Loan Charge-Offs | $ 2,832 | $ 3,733 | $ 4,105 | $ 3,970 | $ 4,064 |
| Loan Recoveries | $ 198 | $ 229 | $ 645 | $ 322 | $ 518 |
| Net Charge-Offs | $ 2,634 | $ 3,504 | $ 3,460 | $ 3,648 | $ 3,546 |
| Allowance for loan and lease losses | $ 20,481 | $ 20,865 | $ 21,869 | $ 22,629 | $ 23,427 |
| Nonaccrual Loans | $ 45,436 | $ 50,717 | $ 57,673 | $ 66,433 | $ 65,597 |
| Loans 90 days past due | $ 2 | $ 20 | $ 29 | $ 240 | $ 364 |
| Restructured loans | $ 25,954 | $ 24,774 | $ 16,023 | $ 11,595 | $ 14,775 |
| Total non performing loans | $ 71,392 | $ 75,511 | $ 73,725 | $ 78,268 | $ 80,736 |
| Other real estate owned & other assets | $ 14,277 | $ 16,711 | $ 18,739 | $ 21,365 | $ 22,640 |
| Nonaccrual Investment Securities | $ 2,888 | $ 2,984 | $ 2,749 | $ 2,810 | $ 2,694 |
| Total non performing assets | $ 88,557 | $ 95,206 | $ 95,213 | $ 102,443 | $ 106,070 |
| Problem Loans Still Performing | $ 40,592 | $ 41,558 | $ 46,869 | $ 43,220 | $ 53,598 |
| Total Problem Assets | $ 129,149 | $ 136,764 | $ 142,082 | $ 145,663 | $ 159,668 |
| Net loan charge-offs to average loans | 1.57% | 2.01% | 1.92% | 2.02% | 1.93% |
| Allowance for losses to total loans | 3.07% | 3.07% | 3.11% | 3.15% | 3.21% |
| Non performing loans to gross loans | 10.70% | 11.10% | 10.48% | 10.91% | 11.07% |
| Non performing assets to total assets | 7.08% | 7.69% | 7.65% | 8.31% | 8.35% |
| Allowance to non performing loans | 28.69% | 27.63% | 29.66% | 28.91% | 29.02% |
| END OF PERIOD BALANCES | |||||
| Loans and leases | $ 667,294 | $ 680,510 | $ 703,430 | $ 717,488 | $ 729,503 |
| Total earning assets | $ 1,152,128 | $ 1,139,172 | $ 1,139,469 | $ 1,126,022 | $ 1,163,939 |
| Total assets | $ 1,250,449 | $ 1,238,027 | $ 1,245,401 | $ 1,232,438 | $ 1,269,615 |
| Deposits | $ 1,035,550 | $ 1,022,310 | $ 1,029,647 | $ 1,018,304 | $ 1,045,141 |
| Interest Bearing Liabilities | $ 998,226 | $ 984,593 | $ 995,463 | $ 996,239 | $ 1,041,039 |
| Shareholders' equity | $ 75,899 | $ 75,711 | $ 74,930 | $ 72,975 | $ 70,415 |
| Total Shares Outstanding | 17,312,707 | 17,291,729 | 17,279,696 | 17,269,225 | 17,260,748 |
| AVERAGE BALANCES | |||||
| Loans and leases | $ 672,907 | $ 690,569 | $ 713,433 | $ 723,146 | $ 744,579 |
| Total earning assets | $ 1,145,865 | $ 1,129,960 | $ 1,143,238 | $ 1,145,448 | $ 1,163,506 |
| Total assets | $ 1,242,995 | $ 1,231,959 | $ 1,245,574 | $ 1,247,979 | $ 1,270,234 |
| Deposits | $ 1,027,501 | $ 1,015,703 | $ 1,031,682 | $ 1,031,232 | $ 1,044,556 |
| Interest Bearing Liabilities | $ 993,711 | $ 977,956 | $ 1,004,620 | $ 1,020,396 | $ 1,040,463 |
| Shareholders' equity | $ 76,625 | $ 75,673 | $ 73,881 | $ 70,401 | $ 74,363 |
| MBT FINANCIAL CORP. | ||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - UNAUDITED | ||
| Quarter Ended March 31, | ||
| Dollars in thousands (except per share data) | 2012 | 2011 |
| Interest Income | ||
| Interest and fees on loans | $ 9,139 | $ 10,352 |
| Interest on investment securities- | ||
| Tax-exempt | 340 | 372 |
| Taxable | 2,174 | 2,040 |
| Interest on balances due from banks | 43 | 38 |
| Total interest income | 11,696 | 12,802 |
| Interest Expense | ||
| Interest on deposits | 1,839 | 3,015 |
| Interest on borrowed funds | 929 | 1,018 |
| Total interest expense | 2,768 | 4,033 |
| Net Interest Income | 8,928 | 8,769 |
| Provision For Loan Losses | 2,250 | 5,750 |
| Net Interest Income After Provision For Loan Losses | 6,678 | 3,019 |
| Other Income | ||
| Income from wealth management services | 968 | 987 |
| Service charges and other fees | 1,090 | 1,117 |
| Net gain (loss) on sales of securities | 1,100 | 67 |
| Origination fees on mortgage loans sold | 122 | 83 |
| Bank Owned Life Insurance income | 370 | 412 |
| Other | 1,027 | 997 |
| Total other income | 4,677 | 3,663 |
| Other Expenses | ||
| Salaries and employee benefits | 5,106 | 4,849 |
| Occupancy expense | 725 | 777 |
| Equipment expense | 803 | 694 |
| Marketing expense | 198 | 246 |
| Professional fees | 588 | 699 |
| Collection expense | 62 | 77 |
| Net loss on other real estate owned | 269 | 1,241 |
| Other real estate owned expense | 469 | 308 |
| FDIC deposit insurance assessment | 679 | 846 |
| Other | 1,113 | 987 |
| Total other expenses | 10,012 | 10,724 |
| Profit (Loss) Before Income Taxes | 1,343 | (4,042) |
| Income Tax Expense | 126 | -- |
| Net Profit (Loss) | $ 1,217 | $ (4,042) |
| Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share | $ 0.07 | $ (0.23) |
| Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share | $ 0.07 | $ (0.23) |
| Dividends Declared Per Common Share | $ -- | $ -- |
| MBT FINANCIAL CORP. | ||
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||
| March 31, 2012 | December 31, | |
| Dollars in thousands | (Unaudited) | 2011 |
| Assets | ||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | ||
| Cash and due from banks | ||
| Non-interest bearing | $ 19,275 | $ 18,201 |
| Interest bearing | 85,304 | 57,794 |
| Total cash and cash equivalents | 104,579 | 75,995 |
| Securities - Held to Maturity | 35,788 | 35,364 |
| Securities - Available for Sale | 353,137 | 354,899 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank stock - at cost | 10,605 | 10,605 |
| Loans held for sale | 641 | 1,035 |
| Loans | 666,653 | 679,475 |
| Allowance for Loan Losses | (20,481) | (20,865) |
| Loans - Net | 646,172 | 658,610 |
| Accrued interest receivable and other assets | 8,179 | 7,700 |
| Other Real Estate Owned | 14,258 | 16,650 |
| Bank Owned Life Insurance | 48,023 | 47,653 |
| Premises and Equipment - Net | 29,067 | 29,516 |
| Total assets | $ 1,250,449 | $ 1,238,027 |
| Liabilities | ||
| Deposits: | ||
| Non-interest bearing | $ 164,459 | $ 164,852 |
| Interest-bearing | 871,091 | 857,458 |
| Total deposits | 1,035,550 | 1,022,310 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 107,000 | 107,000 |
| Repurchase agreements | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Accrued interest payable and other liabilities | 12,000 | 13,006 |
| Total liabilities | 1,174,550 | 1,162,316 |
| Shareholders' Equity | ||
| Common stock (no par value) | 2,129 | 2,099 |
| Retained Earnings | 73,952 | 72,735 |
| Unearned Compensation | (67) | (87) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (115) | 964 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 75,899 | 75,711 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 1,250,449 | $ 1,238,027 |