SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summit State Bank (Nasdaq:SSBI) today reported net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 of $930,000 and diluted earnings per share of $0.15. A quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share was declared for common shareholders.

Dividend

The Board of Directors declared a $0.12 per share quarterly dividend to be paid on August 25, 2017 to shareholders of record on August 17, 2017.

Net Income and Results of Operations

For the quarter ended June 30, 2017, Summit State Bank had net income of $930,000, or diluted earnings per share of $0.15 compared to $1,254,000 in net income, or $0.21 diluted earnings per share, for the same quarter in 2016. The six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 had net income of $1,812,000 and $2,582,000, or diluted earnings per share of $0.30 and $0.43, respectively.

The second quarter of 2016 included net securities gains of $555,000 which were realized when bonds in the Bank’s portfolio were called. There were no security gains in the second quarter of 2017.

Net interest income declined $269,000 between the second quarters to $4,487,000 in 2017. The decline was primarily driven by an increase in interest expense due to the Federal Reserve driven interest rate increases impacting short term FHLB borrowings and time deposits. The net interest margin was 3.48% and 3.78% for the second quarters of 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Noninterest operating expenses declined $285,000 between the second quarters even though the Bank has increased employee levels in a strategic move to promote loan growth. These additional employees increased the personnel expense by $267,000 between the second quarters after excluding the employee severance expenses related to the former President and other employees of $538,000 recorded in the second quarter of 2016. Occupancy expense increased $80,000 due to additional space leased to accommodate the additional employees.

“The increase in employee levels, primarily in the loan function, is starting to bear fruit with an increase in loans outstanding and an encouraging loan pipeline,” said Jim Brush, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The increase in employees included the establishment of a small business lending office in Roseville, California, which will focus on Small Business Administration (SBA) guaranteed loans in the northern California market.”

Annualized return on average assets for the second quarter of 2017 was 0.71% and annualized return on average common equity was 6.23%. The Bank’s efficiency ratio was 67.06% and the net interest margin was 3.48% during the second quarter of 2017. The six months ended June 30, 2017, had an annualized return on average assets of 0.70% and return on average common equity of 6.15%. The six-month period efficiency ratio was 67.92% and net interest margin was 3.54%. The annualized return on average assets for the second quarter and six months of 2016, was 0.98% and 1.00%, respectively. The return on average common equity for the two periods of 2016 was 8.54% and 8.84%. The net interest margin and efficiency ratio for the second quarter 2016 was 3.78% and 68.93% and for the first six months of 2016 were 3.73% and 63.35%.

Total assets at June 30, 2017 were $537 million, compared to $525 million at March 31, 2017 and $518 million at June 30, 2016. Gross total loans increased to $371 million at June 30, 2017 compared to $358 million at March 31, 2017 but declined from $373 million at June 30, 2016.

Deposits increased between the periods with total deposits at June 30, 2017 of $408 million compared to $400 million at March 31, 2017 and $396 million at June 30, 2016.

“We have put in place the people that will help accomplish our strategic objective of increasing our loan totals and the deposits to fund them. As the volume increases, we expect to see the efficiencies put in place drive future performance,” said Jim Brush.

About Summit State Bank

Summit State Bank, a local community bank, has total assets of $537 million and total equity of $60 million at June 30, 2017. Headquartered in Sonoma County, the Bank specializes in providing exceptional customer service and customized financial solutions to aid in the success of local small businesses and nonprofits throughout Sonoma County. 

Summit State Bank is committed to embracing the diverse backgrounds, cultures and talents of its employees to create high performance and support the evolving needs of its customers and community it serves. At the center of diversity is inclusion, collaboration, and a shared vision for delivering superior service and results for shareholders. Presently, 80% of management are women and minorities with 40% represented on the Executive Management Team. Through the engagement of its team, Summit State Bank has received many esteemed awards to include: Best Business Bank, Best Company to do Business with in Sonoma County, and Best Places to Work in the North Bay.  Summit State Bank’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol SSBI. Further information can be found at www.summitstatebank.com.

Forward-looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements contained in this news release, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  This release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties may include but are not necessarily limited to fluctuations in interest rates, inflation, government regulations and general economic conditions, and competition within the business areas in which the Bank will be conducting its operations, including the real estate market in California and other factors beyond the Bank’s control.  Such risks and uncertainties could cause results for subsequent interim periods or for the entire year to differ materially from those indicated.  You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s view only as of the date hereof.  The Bank undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

SUMMIT STATE BANK AND SUBSIDIARY  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME  
(In thousands except earnings per share data)  
                         
                         
          Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
          June 30, 2017   June 30, 2016   June 30, 2017   June 30, 2016  
          (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)  
                         
Interest income:                
  Interest and fees on loans $   4,014   $   4,234   $   7,954   $   8,346  
  Interest on federal funds sold     4       2       7       3  
  Interest on investment securities and deposits with banks     910       762       1,729       1,630  
  Dividends on FHLB stock     53       60       124       114  
      Total interest income     4,981       5,058       9,814       10,093  
Interest expense:                
  Deposits        358       206       614       445  
  FHLB advances     136       96       262       188  
      Total interest expense     494       302       876       633  
      Net interest income before provision for loan losses     4,487       4,756       8,938       9,460  
Provision for loan losses      –       –       –       –  
      Net interest income after provision for loan losses     4,487       4,756       8,938       9,460  
Non-interest income:                
  Service charges on deposit accounts     172       188       342       370  
  Rental income     141       138       285       276  
  Net securities gain     –       555       13       688  
  Net gain on other real estate owned     –       –       –       –  
  Other income      2       3       5       5  
      Total non-interest income     315       884       645       1,339  
Non-interest expense:                
  Salaries and employee benefits      1,707       1,978       3,448       3,566  
  Occupancy and equipment      402       322       758       588  
  Other expenses      1,111       1,205       2,294       2,251  
      Total non-interest expense     3,220       3,505       6,500       6,405  
      Income before provision for income taxes     1,582       2,135       3,083       4,394  
Provision for income taxes      652       881       1,271       1,812  
      Net income $   930   $   1,254   $   1,812   $   2,582  
                         
Basic earnings per common share (1) $   0.15   $   0.21   $   0.30   $   0.43  
Diluted earnings per common share (1) $   0.15   $   0.21   $   0.30   $   0.43  
                         
Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (1)   6,027     6,004     6,024     5,992  
Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (1)   6,059     6,046     6,056     6,033  
                         
(1) Adjusted for stock split issued on March 14, 2017.          
                         

 

SUMMIT STATE BANK AND SUBSIDIARY  
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  
(In thousands except share data)  
                   
                   
        June 30, 2017   December 31, 2016   June 30, 2016  
        (Unaudited)    (2)   (Unaudited)  
                   
ASSETS            
                   
Cash and due from banks $   20,175   $   24,231     $   21,779  
Federal funds sold     1,720       2,000         2,000  
      Total cash and cash equivalents     21,895       26,231         23,779  
                   
Time deposits with banks     –       248         248  
                   
Investment securities:            
  Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost     7,980       7,976         13,961  
  Available-for-sale (at fair value; amortized cost of $124,149, $109,297 and $115,088)     124,774       107,771         96,223  
      Total investment securities     132,754       115,747         110,184  
                   
Loans, less allowance for loan losses of $4,702, $4,765 and $4,735     366,259       354,638         368,030  
Bank premises and equipment, net      5,411       5,413         5,540  
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost     3,085       3,085         3,085  
Goodwill       4,119       4,119         4,119  
Other Real Estate Owned     –       –         –  
Accrued interest receivable and other assets      3,959       4,223         3,293  
                   
      Total assets $   537,482   $   513,704     $   518,278  
                   
LIABILITIES AND            
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY            
                   
Deposits:              
  Demand – non interest-bearing $   110,509   $   112,540     $   112,184  
  Demand – interest-bearing     62,539       62,006         55,360  
  Savings       26,848       26,584         27,360  
  Money market     53,829       53,866         53,091  
  Time deposits that meet or exceed the FDIC insurance limit     59,008       52,594         52,125  
  Other time deposits     95,298       76,661         95,630  
      Total deposits     408,031       384,251         395,750  
                   
Federal Home Loan Bank advances     67,000       68,900         55,000  
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities     2,012       1,931         8,070  
                   
      Total liabilities     477,043       455,082         458,820  
                   
Shareholders’ equity             
  Preferred stock, no par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding     –       –         –  
  Common stock, no par value; shares authorized – 30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 6,027,100, 6,019,850 and 5,991,286 (1)     36,785       36,726         36,722  
  Retained earnings     23,292       22,781         21,551  
  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)     362       (885 )       1,185  
                   
      Total shareholders’ equity     60,439       58,622         59,458  
                   
      Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $   537,482   $   513,704     $   518,278  
                   
(1) Adjusted for stock split issued on March 14, 2017.            
(2) Information derived from audited financial statements.            
                   

 

Financial Summary  
(In thousands except per share data)  
                   
    At or for the   At or for the  
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
    June 30, 2017   June 30, 2016   June 30, 2017   June 30, 2016  
    (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)  
Statement of Income Data:                  
Net interest income   $   4,487     $   4,756     $   8,938     $   9,460    
Provision for loan losses        –         –         –         –    
Non-interest income       315         884         645         1,339    
Non-interest expense       3,220         3,505         6,500         6,405    
Provision for income taxes        652         881         1,271         1,812    
Net income   $   930     $   1,254     $   1,812     $   2,582    
                   
Selected per Common Share Data:                  
Basic earnings per common share (1)   $   0.15     $   0.21     $   0.30     $   0.43    
Diluted earnings per common share (1)   $   0.15     $   0.21     $   0.30     $   0.43    
Dividend per share (1)   $   0.12     $   0.096     $   0.216     $   0.192    
Book value per common share (1)(3)(4)   $   10.03     $   9.89     $   10.03     $   9.89    
                   
Selected Balance Sheet Data:                   
Assets   $   537,482     $   518,278     $   537,482     $   518,278    
Loans, net       366,259         368,030         366,259         368,030    
Deposits       408,031         395,750         408,031         395,750    
Average assets       528,009         514,269         520,493         518,263    
Average earning assets       516,746         506,220         509,374         509,934    
Average shareholders’ equity       59,877         59,053         59,445         58,596    
Average common shareholders’ equity       59,877         59,053         59,445         58,596    
Nonperforming loans       2,616         2,325         2,616         2,324    
Other real estate owned       –          –          –          –     
Total nonperforming assets       2,616         2,325         2,616         2,324    
Troubled debt restructures (accruing)       3,216         3,442         3,216         3,442    
                   
Selected Ratios:                  
Return on average assets (2)     0.71 %     0.98 %     0.70 %     1.00 %  
Return on average common equity (2)     6.23 %     8.54 %     6.15 %     8.84 %  
Efficiency ratio (5)     67.06 %     68.93 %     67.92 %     63.35 %  
Net interest margin (2)     3.48 %     3.78 %     3.54 %     3.73 %  
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio     13.2 %     13.0 %     13.2 %     13.0 %  
Tier 1 capital ratio     13.2 %     13.0 %     13.2 %     13.0 %  
Total capital ratio     14.3 %     14.2 %     14.3 %     14.2 %  
Tier 1 leverage ratio     10.7 %     10.6 %     10.7 %     10.6 %  
Common dividend payout ratio (6)     77.74 %     46.01 %     71.80 %     44.58 %  
Average equity to average assets     11.34 %     11.48 %     11.42 %     11.31 %  
Nonperforming loans to total loans (3)     0.71 %     0.62 %     0.71 %     0.62 %  
Nonperforming assets to total assets (3)     0.49 %     0.45 %     0.49 %     0.45 %  
Allowance for loan losses to total loans (3)     1.27 %     1.27 %     1.27 %     1.27 %  
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans (3)     179.73 %     207.07 %     179.73 %     204.07 %  
(1) Adjusted for stock split issued on March 14, 2017.   
(2) Annualized.   
(3) As of period end.   
(4) Total shareholders’ equity divided by total common shares outstanding.   
(5) Non-interest expenses to net interest and non-interest income, net of securities gains.   
(6) Common dividends divided by net income available for common shareholders.   
           

CONTACT: Contact: James Brush, President and CEO, Summit State Bank (707) 568-4920