HONESDALE, Pa., July 22, 2016 (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 June 30, 2016 of $1,878,000.  This represents a decrease of $85,000, from the $1,963,000 earned in the similar period of 2015 due primarily to increases in operating expenses and the provision for loan losses.  Earnings per share (fully diluted) were $.51 in the 2016 period, decreasing from the $.53 earned in the similar period of 2015.  Annualized return on average assets for the three months ended June 30, 2016 was 0.99% with an annualized return on average equity of 7.28%.  Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2016 totaled $3,754,000, which is $250,000 lower than the same six-month period of last year due to a lower level of gains on security sales and an increased level of operating expenses.  Earnings per share (fully diluted) for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 totaled $1.02 and $1.08 per share, respectively. 

Total assets as of June 30, 2016 were $767.8 million with loans receivable of $581.2 million, deposits of $584.3 million and stockholders’ equity of $104.6 million.  Loans receivable increased $42.3 million since June 30, 2015 while total deposits increased $8.6 million over the past twelve months.  Stockholders’ equity increased $4.7 million over the past year, due principally to the retention of earnings and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income.   

Non-performing assets, which include non-performing loans and foreclosed assets, totaled $6.6 million and represented 0.86% of total assets as of June 30, 2016 compared to $12.1 million, or 1.62% of total assets, as of June 30, 2015.  The allowance for loan losses totaled $5,798,000 as of June 30, 2016 and represented 1.00% of total loans outstanding, compared to $5,947,000 and 1.10% on June 30, 2015.   

For the three months ended June 30, 2016, net interest income, on a fully taxable equivalent basis (fte), totaled $6,758,000, an increase of $369,000 compared to the similar period in 2015 due primarily to a $465,000 increase in interest income on loans.  Net interest margin (fte) for the 2016 period was 3.79% increasing from 3.68% for the similar period in 2015 due to a 10 basis point improvement in the yield on interest-earning assets.  The cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased one basis point to 0.62%.  The improved margin reflects a $45.6 million increase in average loans outstanding.  The yield earned on securities also improved 13 basis points.  Net interest income (fte) for the six months ended June 30, 2016 totaled $13,292,000, which was $301,000 higher than the similar period in 2015.  The net interest margin (fte) was 3.74% in the 2016 period and 3.81% during the first six months of 2015.  Decreasing yields on loans contributed to the reduced net interest margin.

Other income for the three months ended June 30, 2016 totaled $1,223,000 compared to $1,133,000 for the similar period in 2015.  Net gains from securities sales increased $71,000 compared to the prior-year period.  For the six months ended June 30, 2016, other income totaled $2,290,000 compared to $2,412,000 in the 2015 period.  Gains on the sales of investment securities totaled $445,000 on sales of $23.4 million for the 2015 period compared to $270,000 on sales of $31.8 million in the 2016 period. 

Other expenses totaled $4,528,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016, an increase of $360,000 compared to the $4,168,000 reported in the similar period of 2015.  For the six months ended June 30, 2016, other expenses totaled $8,876,000 compared to $8,355,000 for the similar period in 2015, an increase of $521,000. 

Mr. Critelli commented, “Our earnings for the first half of 2016 were in-line with projections.  Net interest income increased over the prior period and credit quality ratios continue to show improvement.  Our net interest margin exceeds peer banks, core operating expenses remain well controlled and our capital base remains above regulatory “well capitalized” targets.  We are focused on our pending acquisition of Delaware Bancshares, Inc., including the integration of twelve new community offices located in Delaware and Sullivan Counties, New York, into the Wayne Bank system.  All required regulatory and shareholder approvals have been received, and closing is expected in the third quarter of 2016.  For additional information on the transaction, please visit our website at www.waynebank.com/stockholder-services.  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., is the parent company of Wayne Bank, which operates fifteen offices throughout Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Lackawanna Counties, Pennsylvania.  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 net interest income, which is a non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measure.  Tax-equivalent net interest income is derived from GAAP net interest income using an assumed tax rate of 34%.  We believe the presentation of net interest income on a tax–equivalent basis ensures comparability of net 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
June 30
Six months ended
June 30
(dollars in thousands)   2016      2015       2016     2015  
             
Net Interest Income $ 6,394    $ 6,049     $ 12,569   $ 12,356  
Taxable equivalent basis adjustment using 34% marginal tax rate   364      340       723     635  
Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis $ 6,758    $ 6,389     $ 13,292   $ 12,991  
             

                     
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.            
Consolidated Balance Sheets             
(dollars in thousands, except share data)            
  (unaudited)                    
    June 30            
    2016     2015            
ASSETS                    
Cash and due from banks $   8,171   $   8,505              
Interest-bearing deposits with banks     4,444       11,937              
Cash and cash equivalents     12,615       20,442              
                   
Securities available for sale     129,721       151,304              
Loans receivable     581,220       538,870              
Less: Allowance for loan losses     5,798       5,947              
Net loans receivable     575,422       532,923              
Regulatory stock, at cost     2,228       2,240              
Bank premises and equipment, net     6,328       6,555              
Bank owned life insurance     19,082       18,551              
Foreclosed real estate owned     5,414       1,382              
Accrued interest receivable     2,289       2,340              
Goodwill     9,715       9,715              
Other intangible assets     237       334              
Deferred tax asset     2,222       4,071              
Other assets     2,556       1,664              
TOTAL ASSETS $   767,829   $   751,521              
                   
LIABILITIES                    
Deposits:                    
Non-interest bearing demand $   121,743   $   107,610              
Interest-bearing     462,516       468,004              
Total deposits     584,259       575,614              
Short-term borrowings     38,100       33,842              
Other borrowings     36,579       37,211              
Accrued interest payable     891       988              
Other liabilities     3,409       3,948              
TOTAL LIABILITIES     663,238       651,603              
                   
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                    
Common Stock, $.10 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares                    
    issued:  2016: 3,724,668 shares, 2015:  3,718,018 shares     373       372              
Surplus     35,430       35,268              
Retained earnings     66,876       65,797              
Treasury stock, at cost: 2016: 33,444 shares, 2015: 37,162 shares     (926 )     (997 )            
Accumulated other comprehensive income     2,838       (522 )            
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     104,591       99,918              
                   
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND                    
     STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $   767,829   $   751,521              
                   
                     
                     
                   
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.                    
Consolidated Statements of Income                 
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)                    
  (unaudited)                
  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,    
    2016     2015     2016     2015    
INTEREST INCOME      
Loans receivable, including fees $   6,351   $   5,924   $   12,485   $   11,985      
Securities     878       950       1,768       1,974      
Other     5       8       7       12      
Total Interest income     7,234       6,882       14,260       13,971      
                     
INTEREST EXPENSE                    
Deposits     580       618       1,161       1,222      
Short-term borrowings     37       16       77       29      
Other borrowings     223       199       453       364      
Total Interest expense     840       833       1,691       1,615      
NET INTEREST INCOME     6,394       6,049       12,569       12,356      
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES     700       420       1,150       1,040      
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES     5,694       5,629       11,419       11,316      
                     
OTHER INCOME                    
Service charges and fees     604       622       1,178       1,194      
Income from fiduciary activities     114       109       216       215      
Net realized gains on sales of securities     205       134       270       445      
Gains on sales of loans, net     18       12       47       30      
Earnings and proceeds on life insurance policies     166       166       333       330      
Other     116       90       246       198      
Total other income     1,223       1,133       2,290       2,412      
                     
OTHER EXPENSES                    
Salaries and  employee benefits     2,248       2,071       4,551       4,208      
Occupancy, furniture and equipment     487       542       982       1,098      
Data processing     255       201       526       435      
Taxes, other than income     124       175       329       350      
Professional fees     181       124       332       307      
FDIC Insurance assessment     117       65       231       159      
Foreclosed real estate owned     432       232       462       390      
Other     684       758       1,463       1,408      
Total other expenses     4,528       4,168       8,876       8,355      
                     
INCOME BEFORE TAX     2,389       2,594       4,833       5,373      
INCOME TAX EXPENSE     511       631       1,079       1,369      
NET INCOME  $   1,878   $   1,963    $   3,754   $   4,004      
                     
Basic earnings per share $   0.51   $   0.53   $   1.02   $   1.09      
                     
Diluted earnings per share $   0.51   $   0.53   $   1.02   $   1.08      
               
             
                     
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.                
Financial Highlights (Unaudited)                    
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)                    
                     
For the Three Months Ended June 30     2016     2015            
                   
Net interest income $   6,394   $   6,049              
Net income     1,878       1,963              
                   
Net interest spread (fully taxable equivalent)     3.63 %     3.53 %            
Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent)     3.79 %     3.68 %            
Return on average assets     0.99 %     1.06 %            
Return on average equity     7.28 %     7.80 %            
Basic earnings per share $   0.51   $   0.53              
Diluted earnings per share $   0.51   $   0.53              
                     
For the Six Months Ended June 30                    
                   
Net interest income $   12,569   $   12,356              
Net income     3,754       4,004              
                   
Net interest spread (fully taxable equivalent)     3.59 %     3.66 %            
Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent)     3.74 %     3.81 %            
Return on average assets     0.99 %     1.11 %            
Return on average equity     7.31 %     8.01 %            
Basic earnings per share $   1.02   $   1.09              
Diluted earnings per share $   1.02   $   1.08              
                     
As of June 30                
               
Total assets $   767,829   $   751,521              
Total loans receivable     581,220       538,870              
Allowance for loan losses     5,798       5,947              
Total deposits     584,259       575,614              
Stockholders’ equity     104,591       99,918              
Trust assets under management     134,126       134,732              
               
Book value per share $   27.99   $   27.40              
Equity to total assets     13.62 %     13.30 %            
Allowance to total loans receivable     1.00 %     1.10 %            
Nonperforming loans to total loans     0.21 %     2.00 %            
Nonperforming assets to total assets     0.86 %     1.62 %            
                   
                   
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.                    
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)            
(dollars in thousands)  
  June 30   March 31   December 31   September 30   June 30
    2016     2016     2015     2015     2015
ASSETS  
Cash and due from banks $   8,171   $   8,709   $   9,744   $   11,164   $   8,505  
Interest-bearing deposits with banks     4,444       254       266       552       11,937  
Cash and cash equivalents     12,615       8,963       10,010       11,716       20,442  
                   
Securities available for sale     129,721       143,948       138,851       153,305       151,304  
Loans receivable     581,220       565,787       559,925       543,536       538,870  
Less: Allowance for loan losses     5,798       7,642       7,298       5,747       5,947  
Net loans receivable     575,422       558,145       552,627       537,789       532,923  
Regulatory stock, at cost     2,228       2,982       3,412       2,488       2,240  
Bank owned life insurance     19,082       18,951       18,820       18,686       18,551  
Bank premises and equipment, net     6,328       6,390       6,472       6,503       6,555  
Foreclosed real estate owned     5,414       2,855       2,847       1,345       1,382  
Goodwill and other intangibles     9,952       9,975       10,000       10,024       10,049  
Other assets     7,067       7,895       7,466       7,473       8,075  
TOTAL ASSETS $   767,829   $   760,104   $   750,505   $   749,329   $   751,521  
                   
LIABILITIES                    
Deposits:                    
Non-interest bearing demand $   121,743   $   113,225   $   107,814   $   115,313   $   107,610  
Interest-bearing deposits     462,516       447,266       443,095       456,040       468,004  
Total deposits     584,259       560,491       550,909       571,353       575,614  
Other borrowings     74,679       91,528       94,361       70,708       71,053  
Other liabilities     4,300       5,387       4,237       5,328       4,936  
TOTAL LIABILITIES     663,238       657,406       649,507       647,389       651,603  
                   
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     104,591       102,698       100,998       101,940       99,918  
                   
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND                    
    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $   767,829   $   760,104   $   750,505   $   749,329   $   751,521  
                 
                   
                   
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.  
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)  
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)  
    June 30   March 31   December 31   September 30   June 30
Three months ended     2016     2016     2015     2015     2015
INTEREST INCOME                    
Loans receivable, including fees $   6,351   $   6,135   $   6,058   $   5,958   $   5,924  
Securities     878       890       877       911       950  
Other     5       1       1       3       8  
Total interest income     7,234       7,026       6,936       6,872       6,882  
                   
INTEREST EXPENSE                    
Deposits     580       581       587       611       618  
Borrowings     260       270       237       208       215  
Total interest expense     840       851       824       819       833  
NET INTEREST INCOME     6,394       6,175       6,112       6,053       6,049  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES     700       450       2,820       720       420  
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION                    
    FOR LOAN LOSSES     5,694       5,725       3,292       5,333       5,629  
                   
OTHER INCOME                    
Service charges and fees     604       574       651       595       622  
Income from fiduciary activities     114       102       99       126       109  
Net realized gains on sales of securities     205       64       118       63       134  
Gains on sales of loans, net     18       30       61       13       12  
Earnings and proceeds on life insurance policies     166       167       167       167       166  
Other     116       130       120       107       90  
Total other income     1,223       1,067       1,216       1,071       1,133  
                   
OTHER EXPENSES                    
Salaries and  employee benefits     2,248       2,303       2,152       2,175       2,071  
Occupancy, furniture and equipment, net     487       495       511       473       542  
Foreclosed real estate owned     432       31       475       47       232  
FDIC insurance assessment     117       115       133       119       65  
Other     1,244       1,405       1,403       1,256       1,258  
Total other expenses     4,528       4,349       4,674       4,070       4,168  
                   
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAX     2,389       2,443       (166 )     2,334       2,594  
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)     511       567       (294 )     557       631  
NET INCOME $   1,878   $   1,876   $   128   $   1,777   $   1,963  
                   
Basic earnings per share $   0.51   $   0.51   $   0.04   $   0.48   $   0.53  
                     
Diluted earnings per share $   0.51   $   0.51   $   0.04   $   0.48   $   0.53  
 
Book Value per share $   27.99   $   27.88   $   27.39   $   27.42   $   27.40  
                   
Return on average equity (annualized)     7.28 %     7.33 %     0.50 %     6.95 %     7.80 %
Return on average assets (annualized)     0.99 %     1.00 %     0.07 %     0.95 %     1.06 %
                   
Net interest spread (fte)     3.63 %     3.55 %     3.58 %     3.53 %     3.53 %
Net interest margin (fte)     3.79 %     3.70 %     3.73 %     3.68 %     3.68 %
                   
Allowance for loan losses to total loans     1.00 %     1.35 %     1.30 %     1.06 %     1.10 %
Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)     1.78 %     0.08 %     0.92 %     0.68 %     0.37 %
Nonperforming loans to total loans     0.21 %     1.21 %     1.27 %     1.69 %     2.00 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets     0.86 %     1.28 %     1.33 %     1.40 %     1.62 %
                                         
                                         
CONTACT: Contact:  William S. Lance
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP
570-253-8505
www.waynebank.com