Patriot National Bancorp Announces Second Quarter Earnings of $0.16 Per Share; Loans Grow 9% Since Prior Quarter


STAMFORD, Conn., July 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. (“Patriot”, “Bancorp” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:PNBK), the parent company of Patriot Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $614,000 for the second quarter, or $0.16 diluted income per share.  This is compared to $689,000 a year ago, or $0.18 diluted income per share. In the first quarter of 2016, the Company reported $653,000 net income, or $0.16 diluted income per share.

As of June 30, 2016, total assets have increased to $653 million (up 2.7%), compared to $636 million at March 31, 2016 and $629 million at June 30, 2015.  Net loans totaled $523 million (up 9%) at June 30, 2016 compared to $480 million at March 31, 2016 and $489 million at June 30, 2015.

Kenneth T. Neilson, President and CEO stated, “Growth has, and will continue to be, our primary focus.  We have spent the last few years building a solid banking infrastructure, which has given us the foundation to confidently go forward with building our brand, hiring and training additional staff, creating and delivering a best-in-class customer experience, and showing by doing in the communities we serve.”

Michael Carrazza, Chairman said, “We continue to look for opportunities to better leverage our infrastructure and improve our returns.”

Net interest income before provision for loan losses decreased by $43,000, or less than one percent, compared to the first quarter of 2016 and decreased by $67,000, or 1.2%, as compared to the second quarter of 2015. The decline in net interest income this quarter, over the prior year’s second quarter and the current year’s previous quarter, is the result of a decrease in loan prepayment fees as the trend of fewer loan prepayments continues. Patriot’s loan portfolio actually increased by $43 million during the second quarter.  The loan pipeline remains strong and continued growth is expected.  Patriot’s net interest margin was 3.69% for the second quarter compared to 3.76% in the prior quarter and 3.73% in the second quarter of 2015.

No provisions for loan losses have been recorded since the first quarter of 2015.  The credit quality of our portfolio and continued improvement in regional economic trends has allowed us to avoid increasing reserves.  The Company has now experienced seven consecutive quarters of net loan recoveries.

Non-interest income decreased by $45,000, or 11%, over last quarter and by $86,000, or 19%, over the same period last year.  Fewer loan fees in the second quarter of 2016 were the primary cause of these decreases.

Non-interest expense in the second quarter of 2016 decreased $28,000, or 1%, compared to the first quarter of 2016 which is on target with the Company’s business plan. Compared to the second quarter of 2015, non-interest expenses declined by $23,000 as a result of continued cost control.

Deposits were $449 million (up 5.4%) at June 30, 2016 compared to $426 million at March 31, 2016 and $457 million at June 30, 2015.  Deposit growth initiatives are in place to increase deposits.

As of June 30, 2016, shareholders’ equity was $63.1 million compared to $62.3 million at March 31, 2016 and $60.1 million a year ago.  The Company’s book value per share was $15.94 at June 30, 2016 compared to $15.75 at March 31, 2016 and $15.19 at June 30, 2015.

The Bank’s capital ratios continue to be strong as the Bank maintained its “well capitalized” regulatory status.  As of June 30, 2016, Tier 1 leverage ratio was 10.13%, Tier 1 risk based capital was 11.21% and total risk based capital was 12.16%.

About the Company

Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut and the Bank has 10 full service branches, eight in Connecticut and two in New York.

Since opening its doors in 1994, the Company’s mission has been to serve our local communities by helping our neighbors and neighborhood businesses thrive. All lending is handled locally and is specific to each borrower, and the commitment to local businesses goes further to connect, support and grow businesses in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, along with municipalities. Patriot believes a well-connected community is a strong community—and that together, all will prosper.

“Safe Harbor” Statement Under Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Certain statements contained in Bancorp’s public statements, including this one, may be forward looking and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. These factors include, but are not limited to, (1) changes in prevailing interest rates which would affect the interest earned on Bancorp’s interest earning assets and the interest paid on its interest bearing liabilities, (2) the timing of repricing of Bancorp’s interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, (3) the effect of changes in governmental monetary policy, (4) the effect of changes in regulations applicable to Bancorp and the Bank and the conduct of its business, (5) changes in competition among financial service companies, including possible further encroachment of non-banks on services traditionally provided by banks, (6) the ability of competitors that are larger than Bancorp to provide products and services which it is impracticable for Bancorp to provide, (7) the state of the economy and real estate values in Bancorp’s market areas, and the consequent effect on the quality of Bancorp’s loans, (8) recent governmental initiatives that are expected to have a profound effect on the financial services industry and could dramatically change the competitive environment of the Company, (9) other legislative or regulatory changes, including those related to residential mortgages, changes in accounting standards, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) premiums that may adversely affect the Company, (10) the application of generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied,  (11) the fact that one period of reported results may not be indicative of future periods,  (12)  the state of the economy in the greater New York metropolitan area and its particular effect on the Company’s customers, vendors and communities and other such factors, including risk factors, as may be described in Bancorp’s other filings with the SEC.


PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
Dollars in thousandsJune 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 June 30, 2015
      
Assets     
      
Noninterest bearing deposits and cash$  2,893  $  2,931  $  2,892 
Interest bearing deposits   43,594     64,075     50,201 
Total cash and cash equivalents   46,487     67,006     53,093 
      
Securities-available for sale   23,037     28,735     31,640 
Other investments   4,450     4,450     4,450 
FRB & FHLB stock   7,982     8,669     8,648 
Total securities   35,469     41,854     44,738 
      
Gross loans   528,654     485,183     493,913 
Allowance for loan losses   (5,250)    (5,247)    (5,208)
Net loans   523,404     479,936     488,705 
      
Accrued interest and dividends receivable   2,120     2,075     2,034 
Premises and equipment, net   29,972     29,790     24,703 
Other real estate owned   851     -      -  
Deferred tax asset, net    13,073     13,354     14,221 
Other assets   1,679     1,740     1,407 
Total Assets$   653,055   $   635,755   $   628,901  
      
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity     
      
Deposits     
Noninterest bearing deposits$  75,244  $  79,483  $  79,774 
Interest bearing deposits   371,092     344,488     375,420 
    446,336     423,971     455,194 
      
FHLB advances and repurchase agreements   128,000     134,900     100,000 
Subordinated debt   8,248     8,248     8,248 
Mortgage escrow deposits   2,451     1,666     2,261 
Note Payable   1,846     1,893     -  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   3,064     2,771     3,121 
Total Liabilities   589,945      573,449      568,824  
      
Common stock   40     40     40 
Treasury stock   (160)    (160)    (160)
Additional paid-in capital   106,876     106,722     106,335 
Accumulated deficit   (43,565)    (44,179)    (45,997)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (81)    (117)    (141)
Total Shareholders' Equity   63,110      62,306      60,077  
      
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity$   653,055   $   635,755   $   628,901  
 


PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP, INC. 
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Dollars in thousands, except per share dataJune 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 June 30, 2015 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2015
       
Interest and dividend income      
Interest and fees on  loans$  5,783  $  5,840  $  5,924  $  11,623  $  11,470 
Interest on investment securities   132     142     119     274     235 
Dividends on investment securities   90     86     60     176     117 
Other interest income   28     41     17     69     46 
Total interest and dividend income   6,033     6,109     6,120     12,142     11,868 
          
Interest expense         
Interest on deposits   496     473     513     969     1,042 
Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings   64     121     85     185     156 
Interest on subordinated debt   83     82     73     165     144 
Interest on other borrowings   8     8     -      16     -  
Total interest expense   651     684     671     1,335     1,342 
          
Net interest income   5,382     5,425     5,449     10,807     10,526 
          
Provision for loan losses   -      -      -      -      250 
          
Net interest income after provision for loan losses   5,382     5,425     5,449     10,807     10,276 
          
Non-interest income         
Loan application, inspection and processing fees   21     67     105     88     155 
Fees and service charges   150     151     147     301     321 
Rental Income   104     103     110     207     198 
Other income   90     89     89     179     171 
Total non-interest income   365     410     451     775     845 
          
Non-interest expense         
Salaries and benefits   2,615     2,550     2,395     5,165     4,739 
Occupancy and equipment expense   750     780     909     1,530     1,864 
Data processing   241     285     255     526     505 
Professional services and other outside services   364     409     391     773     960 
Advertising and promotional expenses   96     117     137     213     187 
Loan administration and processing expenses   8     8     7     16     29 
Regulatory assessments   147     147     157     294     311 
Insurance expense   56     55     83     111     164 
Material and communications   115     93     106     208     187 
Other operating expenses   344     320     319     664     544 
Total non-interest expense   4,736     4,764     4,759     9,500     9,490 
          
Income before income taxes   1,011     1,071     1,141     2,082     1,631 
Expense for income taxes   397     418     452     815     653 
Net income$   614   $   653   $   689   $   1,267   $   978  
       
Basic income per share (1)$  0.16  $  0.17  $  0.18  $  0.32  $  0.25 
Diluted income per share$  0.16  $  0.16  $  0.18  $  0.32  $  0.25 
       
(1) Basic income per share for the six months ended June 30, 2016 does not equal the sum of basic income per share for the first two quarters due to the effects of rounding.
 


PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP, INC.
FINANCIAL RATIOS AND OTHER DATA
(Unaudited)
Dollars in thousands, except per share data
 
 June 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 June 30, 2015
Asset Quality:     
Nonaccrual loans$  4,790  $  5,409  $  511 
Other real estate owned   851     -      -  
Total nonperforming assets$  5,641  $  5,409  $  511 
      
      
Nonaccrual loans / loans 0.91%  1.11%  0.10%
Nonperforming assets / assets 0.86%  0.85%  0.08%
Allowance for loan losses$  5,250  $  5,247  $  5,208 
Allowance for loan losses / loans 0.99%  1.08%  1.05%
Allowance / nonaccrual loans 109.6%  97.0%  1019.2%
Gross loan charge-offs for the quarter$  2  $  5  $  -  
Gross loan (recoveries) for the quarter$  (4) $  (10) $  (15)
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) for the quarter$  (2) $  (5) $  (15)
      
      
Capital Data:     
Book value per share (1)$  15.94  $  15.75  $  15.19 
Shares outstanding   3,958,733     3,956,207     3,953,949 
      
(1)  Book value per share represents shareholders' equity divided by outstanding shares.



            

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