Glen Burnie Bancorp Announces Year and Fourth Quarter 2017 Results


GLEN BURNIE, Md., Feb. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glen Burnie Bancorp (“Bancorp”) (NASDAQ:GLBZ), the bank holding company for The Bank of Glen Burnie (“Bank”), announced today net income of $0.91 million, or $0.33 per basic and diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to $1.10 million, or $0.40 per basic and diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2016.

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2017, Bancorp reported a net loss of $0.15 million, or $0.05 per basic and diluted common share, compared to net income of $0.40 million or $0.14 per basic and diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2016.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("the Tax Act") was enacted on December 22, 2017, reducing the corporate federal income tax rate from 34% to 21% and making other changes to U.S. corporate income tax laws.  Generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") require that the impact of the provisions of the Tax Act be accounted for in the period of enactment.  Accordingly, the estimated incremental income tax expense recorded by the Bancorp in the fourth quarter of 2017 related to the Tax Act was $0.6 million, representing $0.21 of basic and diluted earnings per common share.  The additional expense was largely attributable to the reduction in carrying value of net deferred tax assets reflecting lower future tax benefits resulting from the lower corporate tax rate.  The enactment of the tax legislation is expected to reflect positively in our future results due to the lower federal income tax rate.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, net loans grew by $6.4 million, or 2% when compared to December 31, 2016.  At December 31, 2017, Bancorp had total assets of $389.5 million.  Bancorp, the oldest independent commercial bank in Anne Arundel County, will pay its 102nd consecutive quarterly dividend on February 23, 2018.

"We continue to make significant progress and believe we remain on track to achieve growth and earnings expectations as our outlook continues to improve across our business lines," said John D. Long, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “I am very proud to announce financial results for 2017 that highlight another successful year for the company.  Growth in net interest income, credit costs significantly below our historical norms, and well controlled expenses led to a 79% rise in income before taxes for the year.  Although fourth quarter and annual results were negatively impacted by the newly enacted tax legislation, a lower corporate tax rate in the future should provide many benefits to the company.  Growing our lending business while increasing profitability continues to be a priority as we believe that our community bank delivery model offers an attractive option to borrowers.  We also continue to make progress in expanding our lending platforms.  Consumer indirect lending is a unique core competency for us that is based on the foundation of a consistent and disciplined underwriting process and an experienced management team.  We remain deeply committed to serving the needs of the community through the development of new loan and deposit products designed to meet the financial needs in our community.”

Highlights for the Quarter and Year ended December 31, 2017

Bancorp continued its organic growth strategy in the fourth quarter of 2017 driven by favorable net loan growth and supported by an improving 0.51% cost of funds.  Bancorp has strong liquidity and capital positions that provide ample capacity for future growth, along with the Bank’s total regulatory capital to risk weighted assets of 13.84% at December 31, 2017.

Specific highlights include the following:

  • Return on average assets for the year ended December 31, 2017 was 0.23%, as compared to 0.28% for the year ended and December 31, 2016.  Return on average equity for the year ended December 31, 2017 was 2.65%, as compared to 3.17% for the year ended December 31, 2016.  Return on average assets for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 was -0.16%, as compared to 0.41% and 0.40% for the quarters ended September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.  Return on average equity for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 was -1.75%, as compared to 4.74% and 4.55% for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
     
  • Total assets were $389.5 million at December 31, 2017, as compared to $389.9 million at September 30, 2017 and $388.4 million at December 31, 2016.
     
  • Total loans were $271.6 million at December 31, 2017, an increase of 0.04% from $271.5 million at September 30, 2017, and an increase of 2.45% from $265.1 million at December 31, 2016.
     
  • Total deposits were $334.2 at December 31, 2017, an increase of 0.03% from $334.1 million at September 30, 2017, and an increase of 0.30% from $333.2 million at December 31, 2016.  Non-interest bearing deposits were $104.0 million at December 31, 2017, a decrease of 0.57% from $104.6 million at September 30, 2017, and an increase of 3.90% from $100.1 million at December 31, 2016.
     
  • Total borrowings were $20.0 million at December 31, 2017, unchanged from $20.0 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
     
  • Stockholders’ equity was $34.0 million at December 31, 2017, a decrease of $0.6 million from $34.6 million at September 30, 2017, and an increase of $0.2 million from $33.8 million at December 31, 2016.  The decrease in the fourth quarter was related to lower corporate earnings which included the increased tax expense related to the revaluation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities upon enactment of the Tax Act, and the increase in other comprehensive income associated with the available for sale bond portfolio and interest rates swaps.
     
  • The book value per share of Bancorp’s common stock was $12.15 at December 31, 2017, compared to $12.38 per share at September 30, 2017, and $12.13 per share at December 31, 2016.
     
  • At December 31, 2017, the Bank remained above all “well-capitalized” regulatory requirement levels.  The Bank’s tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was approximately 12.83% at December 31, 2017, as compared to 13.63% at September 30, 2017 and December 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 bond portfolio.
     
  • Net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2017 totaled $11.7 million, compared to $11.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.  Net interest income for the three-month period ended December 31, 2017 totaled $3.0 million, compared to $2.9 million for the third quarter of 2017 and $2.8 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2016. 

  • Net interest margin for the year ended December 31, 2017 was 3.12%, compared to 2.98% for the year ended December 31, 2016.  Net interest margin for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 was 3.20%, compared to 3.03% for the same periods of 2016.  Earning asset leverage was the primary driver in year over year results, as the yield on interest earning assets increased 0.12% from 3.57% to 3.69% for the three month periods ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017, respectively.  The cost of funds decreased 0.06% from 0.57% to 0.51% for the same periods.

  • Nonperforming assets, which consist of nonaccrual loans, troubled debt restructurings, accruing loans past due 90 days or more, and other real estate owned, represented 0.94% of total assets at December 31, 2017, compared to 1.10% at September 30, 2017, and 1.06% at December 31, 2016.

  • The provision for loan losses for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2017 was $0.09 million and $0.3 million, respectively, compared to $0.6 million and $0.9 million, respectively, for the same periods of 2016.  The decrease for the year ended December 31, 2017 was primarily the result of improved credit quality of the overall loan portfolio.  As a result, the allowance for loan losses was $2.6 million at December 31, 2017, representing 0.95% of total loans, compared to $2.6 million, or 0.97% of total loans, at September 30, 2017, and $2.5 million, or 0.94% of total loans, at December 31, 2016.

Review of Financial Results

For the three-month periods ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Net loss for the three-month period ended December 31, 2017 was $0.15 million, compared to net income of $0.41 million and $0.40 million for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Net interest income for the three-month period ended December 31, 2017 totaled $3.0 million compared to $2.9 million for the previous quarter and $2.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2016.  The increase in interest income primarily resulted from interest-earning asset growth from expansion of the Bank’s loan portfolio.

The provision for loan losses for the three-month period ended December 31, 2017 totaled $0.09 million compared to $0.08 million for the previous quarter and $0.64 million for the same period of 2016 resulting from the improving credit quality of the overall loan portfolio combined with the resolution of nonperforming loans. 

Noninterest income for the three-month period ended December 31, 2017 was $0.35 million compared to $0.37 million and $0.64 million for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.  The results for the fourth quarter 2016 includes a $0.22 million gain on redemption of BOLI policy.

For the three-month period ended December 31, 2017, noninterest expense was $2.70 million, compared to $2.71 million and $2.55 for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.  The primary contributor to the $0.01 million decrease when compared to the third quarter of 2017 was a decrease in salaries and employee benefit expense, occupancy and equipment expense, loan collection costs and telephone costs, partially offset by an increase in legal and professional fees.  The primary contributor to the $0.15 million increase when compared to the fourth quarter of 2016 was an increase in salaries and employee benefit expense, occupancy and equipment expenses and legal and professional fees, partially offset by a decrease in data processing services and loan collection costs.

For the twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $0.91 million compared to net income of $1.10 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2017 totaled $11.7 million, compared to $11.2 million for the same period of 2016.  The increase in interest income resulted primarily from interest-earning asset growth in the loan portfolio.

The provision for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $0.3 million compared to $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, resulting from the improving credit quality of the overall loan portfolio combined with the resolution of nonperforming loans. 

Noninterest income for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $1.3 million compared to $1.6 million recorded for the year ended December 31, 2016, which included a $0.22 million gain on redemption of BOLI policy

For the year ended December 31, 2017, noninterest expense was $10.8 million, compared to $10.9 million for the same period in 2016.  The primary contributors to the $0.1 million decrease in noninterest expenses were a decrease in data processing services, loan collection costs, partially offset by an increase in occupancy and equipment expenses, legal and professional fees, advertising and marketing expenses, and telephone costs.

Glen Burnie Bancorp Information

Glen Burnie Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Glen Burnie, Maryland.  Founded in 1949, The Bank of Glen Burnie® is a locally-owned community bank with 8 branch offices serving Anne Arundel County.  The Bank is engaged in the commercial and retail banking business including the acceptance of demand and time deposits, and the origination of loans to individuals, associations, partnerships and corporations.  The Bank’s real estate financing consists of residential first and second mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit and commercial mortgage loans.  The Bank also originates automobile loans through arrangements with local automobile dealers.  Additional information is available at www.thebankofglenburnie.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained herein that are not historical financial information, may be deemed to constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause the company’s actual results in the future to differ materially from its historical results and those presently anticipated or projected.  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.  For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors, please see the company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For further information contact:

Jeffrey D. Harris, Chief Financial Officer
410-768-8883
jdharris@bogb.net 
106 Padfield Blvd
Glen Burnie, MD 21061

GLEN BURNIE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES     
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS     
(dollars in thousands)     
      
      
 December 31, September 30, December 31,
  2017   2017   2016 
 (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
ASSETS     
Cash and due from banks$2,610   $4,371   $ 3,195  
Interest bearing deposits with banks and federal funds sold 9,995    7,126    7,427  
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 12,605    11,497    10,622  
      
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value 89,349    89,903    94,606  
Restricted equity securities, at cost  1,232      1,228    1,230  
      
Loans, net of deferred fees and costs 271,612    271,463    265,058  
Less:  Allowance for loan losses (2,589)  (2,623)  (2,484)
Loans, net 269,023    268,840    262,574  
      
Real estate acquired through foreclosure 114    114    114  
Premises and equipment, net 3,371    3,451    3,638  
Bank owned life insurance 8,713    9,479    9,328  
Deferred tax assets, net 2,429    2,847    3,160  
Accrued interest receivable 1,133    1,140    1,135  
Accrued taxes receivable 465    638    674  
Prepaid expenses 433    512    546  
Other assets 583    235    814  
Total Assets $389,450   $389,884   $388,441  
      
LIABILITIES     
Noninterest-bearing deposits$104,017   $104,571   $ 100,099  
Interest-bearing deposits 230,221    229,534    233,147  
Total Deposits 334,238    334,105    333,246  
      
Short-term borrowings 20,000    20,000    20,000  
Defined pension liability 335    328      369  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 835    815    1,012  
Total Liabilities 355,408    355,248    354,627  
      
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY     
Common stock, par value $1, authorized 15,000,000
shares, issued and outstanding 2,801,149, 2,797,477,
2,786,855 and shares as of December 31, 2017,
September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016,
respectively. 
 2,801    2,797    2,787  
Additional paid-in capital 10,267    10,233    10,130  
Retained earnings 21,605    21,935    21,707  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (631)  (329)  (810)
Total Stockholders' Equity 34,042    34,636    33,814  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$389,450   $389,884   $388,441  
      


GLEN BURNIE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME  
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)  
         
         
    Three Months Ended
December 31,
   Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
   2017   2016   2017  2016 
   (unaudited)   (unaudited)   (unaudited)   (audited)
Interest income:        
Loans, including fees $  2,918   $  2,809   $  11,421  $  11,190  
Interest and dividends on securities    484      506      2,007     1,972  
Deposits with banks and federal funds sold    64      28      179     119  
Total Interest Income  3,466    3,343    13,607   13,281  
         
Interest expense:        
Deposits    316      348      1,300     1,481  
Short-term borrowings    143      -      452     -  
Long term borrowings    -      161      185     642  
Total Interest Expense  459    509    1,937   2,123  
         
Net Interest Income  3,007    2,834    11,670   11,158  
         
Provision for loan losses    93      635      336     868  
         
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  2,914    2,199    11,334   10,290  
         
Noninterest income:        
Service charges on deposit accounts    73      76      281     323  
Other fees and commissions    228      120      802     641  
Gain on securities sold    -      2      1     2  
Income on life insurance    48      53      199     215  
Other income    -      387      2     399  
Total Noninterest Income  349    638    1,285   1,580  
         
Noninterest expenses:        
Salary and employee benefits    1,550      1,430      6,165     6,212  
Occupancy and equipment expenses    315      262      1,180     1,063  
Legal, accounting and other professional fees    247      162      895     757  
Data processing and item processing services    132      187      574     706  
FDIC insurance costs    63      56      251     288  
Advertising and marketing related expenses    52      29      162     78  
Loan collection costs    5      45      78     203  
Telephone costs    64      47      276     192  
Other expenses    269      330      1,214     1,353  
Total Noninterest Expenses  2,697    2,548    10,795   10,852  
         
Income before income taxes  566    289    1,824   1,018  
Income tax expense    719      (106)    913     (83)
         
Net (loss) income  $(153) $395   $911  $1,101  
         
Basic and diluted net (loss) income per common share  $(0.05) $0.14   $0.33  $0.40  
         


GLEN BURNIE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES      
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the year ended December, 2017 (unaudited) and 2016       
(dollars in thousands)           
             
        Accumulated    
        Other    
    Additional   Comprehensive Total  
  Common  Paid-in Retained (Loss) Stockholders'  
  Stock Capital Earnings Income Equity  
Balance, December 31, 2015$  2,773  $  9,986  $  21,718   $  (301) $  34,176    
             
Net income   -     -     1,101      -      1,101    
Cash dividends, $0.40 per share   -     -     (1,112)    -      (1,112)  
Dividends reinvested under            
dividend reinvestment plan   14     144     -      -      158    
Other comprehensive loss -   -     -    (509)  (509)  
Balance, December 31, 2016$  2,787  $  10,130  $  21,707   $  (810) $  33,814    
             
        Accumulated    
        Other    
    Additional   Comprehensive Total  
  Common  Paid-in Retained (Loss) Stockholders'  
  Stock Capital Earnings Income Equity  
Balance, December 31, 2016$  2,787  $  10,130  $  21,707   $  (810) $  33,814    
             
Net income   -     -     911      -      911    
Cash dividends, $0.40 per share   -     -     (1,117)    -      (1,117)  
Dividends reinvested under              
dividend reinvestment plan   14     137     -      -      151    
Reclassification adjustment for
   stranded income tax effects in
   accumulated other
   comprehensive income
       104      (104)    -    
Other comprehensive income   -     -     -      283      283    
Balance, December 31, 2017$2,801  $10,267  $21,605   $(631) $34,042    
             


THE BANK OF GLEN BURNIE        
CAPITAL RATIOS           
(dollars in thousands)           
            
          To Be Well
          Capitalized Under
      To Be Considered  Prompt Corrective
      Adequately Capitalized  Action Provisions
 AmountRatio AmountRatio AmountRatio
As of December 31, 2017:           
(unaudited)           
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital$32,94612.83% $11,5534.50% $16,6876.50%
Total Risk-Based Capital $35,54313.84% $20,5388.00% $25,67310.00%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital $32,94612.83% $15,4046.00% $20,5388.00%
Tier 1 Leverage $32,9288.43% $15,6174.00% $19,5215.00%
            
As of September 30, 2017:           
(unaudited)           
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital$34,06413.63% $11,2504.50% $16,2516.50%
Total Risk-Based Capital $36,69914.68% $20,0018.00% $25,00110.00%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital $34,06413.63% $15,0016.00% $20,0018.00%
Tier 1 Leverage $34,0648.56% $15,9194.00% $19,8985.00%
            
As of December 31, 2016:
(audited)
           
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital$33,96213.63% $11,2134.50% $16,1976.50%
Total Risk-Based Capital $36,47114.64% $19,9358.00% $24,91810.00%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital $33,96213.63% $14,9516.00% $19,9358.00%
Tier 1 Leverage $33,9628.68% $15,6594.00% $19,5745.00%


GLEN BURNIE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES     
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA         
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)     
            
            
  Three Months Ended Year Ended 
  December 31,  September 30,  December 31, December 31,  December 31, 
   2017   2017   2016   2017   2016  
  (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) 
            
Financial Data:           
Assets $  389,450   $  389,884   $  388,441   $  389,450   $  388,441   
Investment securities    89,349      89,903      94,607      89,349      94,607   
Loans, (net of deferred fees and costs)    271,612      271,463    265,057      271,612      265,057   
Allowance for loan losses    2,589      2,623    2,484      2,589      2,484   
Deposits    334,238      334,105    333,247      334,238      333,247   
Borrowings    20,000      20,000    20,000      20,000      20,000   
Stockholders' equity    34,042      34,636    33,814      34,042      33,814   
Net income  (153)  410    395    911    1,101   
            
Average Balances:           
Assets $  391,254   $  393,936   $  391,240   $  392,363   $  393,036   
Investment securities  90,084    90,028   97,991   91,634   99,281  
Loans, (net of deferred fees and costs)  270,402    270,973   260,986   269,600   258,585  
Deposits  335,312    334,740   335,696   335,805   337,422  
Borrowings  20,501    23,667   20,000   21,458   20,000  
Stockholders' equity  34,638    34,643   34,412   34,322   34,737  
            
Performance Ratios:           
Annualized return on average assets  -0.16%  0.41%  0.40%  0.23%  0.28% 
Annualized return on average equity  -1.75%  4.74%  4.55%  2.65%  3.17% 
Net Interest Margin  3.20%  3.10%  3.03%  3.12%  2.98% 
Dividend payout ratio  -183%  68%  70%  123%  101% 
Book value per share $  12.15   $  12.38   $  12.13   $  12.15   $  12.13   
Basic and diluted net income per share  (0.05)  0.15    0.14    0.33    0.40   
Cash dividends declared per share  0.10    0.10    0.10    0.40    0.40   
Basic and diluted weighted average
           
shares outstanding  2,799,832    2,797,396    2,786,713    2,794,381    2,780,477   
            
Asset Quality Ratios:           
Allowance for loan losses to loans  0.95%  0.97%  0.94%  0.95%  0.94% 
Nonperforming loans to avg. loans  1.31%  1.57%  0.84%  1.32%  0.84% 
Allowance for Credit Losses to Non-Accrual         
and 90+ Past Due Loans  77.7%  67.4%  127.1%  77.7%  127.1% 
Net charge-offs annualize to Avg. loans  0.19%  0.08%  0.71%  0.09%  0.59% 
            
Capital Ratios:           
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital  12.83%  13.63%  13.63%  12.83%  13.63% 
Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio  12.83%  13.63%  13.63%  12.83%  13.63% 
Leverage Ratio  8.43%  8.56%  8.68%  8.43%  8.68% 
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio  13.84%  14.68%  14.64%  13.84%  14.64%