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1st Capital Bank Announces First Quarter 2019 Financial Results Record Average Earning Assets

Tuesday, 30 April 2019 04:30 PM

1st Capital Bank

Topic:
Earnings

SALINAS, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 30, 2019 / 1st Capital Bank (OTC PINK: FISB) reported unaudited net income of $1.78 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, an increase of 43.3% compared to net income of $1.24 million in the first quarter of 2018 and a decrease of 8.4% compared to income of $1.94 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, the immediately preceding quarter. Earnings per share were $0.34 (diluted) for the first quarter of 2019, compared to $0.38 (diluted) for the prior quarter, and $0.24 (diluted) for the first quarter of 2018.

Total assets grew $12.1 million in the first quarter, to $634.4 million at March 31, 2019, compared to $622.3 million at December 31, 2018. Net loans decreased $4.1 million, or 0.9%, during the first quarter, from $480.8 million at December 31, 2018 to $476.7 million at March 31, 2019. Growth in higher yielding commercial and industrial loans of $3.4 million and increases in the commercial real estate portfolio of $2.4 million were not sufficient to offset the $11.0 million decline in lower yielding single-family residential mortgages during the first quarter. Loan outstandings in the core relationship banking portfolio increased 1.8% during the first quarter to $357.6 million from $351.1 million at December 31, 2018, and increased 7.5% above prior year levels of $332.8 as of March 31, 2018. Because of the relatively unchanged level of loans and continuing strong performance of the loan portfolio, no provision for loan losses was taken in the first quarter of 2019, compared with $100 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2018, and a $20 thousand provision in the first quarter of 2018.

"We believe our solid first quarter results, and our continued investments in infrastructure and previously announced high profile additions to our group of experienced relationship managers will enable the Bank to continue our growth during the remainder of 2019," said Thomas E. Meyer, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are optimistic that the strong local economies along California's Central Coast will continue to present excellent opportunities to attract quality new relationships."

Net interest income before provision for loan losses ("NII") increased $50 thousand, or 0.8%, to $6.18 million, compared to $6.13 million in the prior quarter; and increased 18.7% over the first quarter 2018 NII of $5.21 million. Net interest margin increased 9 basis points from 4.01% in the fourth quarter of 2018 to 4.10% in the first quarter of 2019, reflecting improved yields on the Bank's investment portfolio as well as the continued low cost of deposits.

Non-interest income decreased $67 thousand, or 12.4%, from $541 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2018 to $474 thousand in the first quarter of 2019, and increased 24.4% from $381 thousand earned in the first quarter of 2018. Continued progress in generating income from the brokering of single-family residential mortgages was more than offset by the decline in gains on sale of SBA 7a loans.

The Bank's return on average assets increased from 0.86% in the first quarter of 2018 to 1.15% in the first quarter of 2019, but declined slightly from 1.24% in the fourth quarter of 2018. Return on average equity also increased from 9.51% in the first quarter of 2018 to 11.95% in the first quarter of 2019, but also declined from 13.33% recognized in the previous quarter.

The Bank's efficiency ratio increased from 58.3% in the fourth quarter of 2018 to 63.7% in the first quarter of 2019, primarily due to the investment in additional relationship managers combined with increases in other noninterest expenses.

NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

Net interest income before provision for credit losses was $6.18 million in the first quarter of 2019, an increase of $50 thousand, or 0.8%, compared to $6.13 million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and an increase of $972 thousand, or 18.7%, compared to $5.21 million in the first quarter of 2018.

Average earning assets were $611.3 million during the first quarter of 2019, an increase of 0.8% compared to $606.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2018. The yield on earning assets was 4.28% in the first quarter of 2019, compared to 4.18% in the fourth quarter of 2018, primarily due to an improved mix in the loan portfolio and increased yields in the investment portfolio. The average balance of the investment portfolio decreased nominally by $224 thousand, from $69.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2018 to $69.6 million in the first quarter of 2019. The yield on the investment portfolio increased from 2.01% in the first quarter of 2018 to 2.48% in the fourth quarter of 2018 and 2.66% in the first quarter of 2019, resulting from increased yields from floating rate securities.

The cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased to 0.38% in the first quarter of 2019, from 0.23% in the first quarter of 2018 and 0.36% in the fourth quarter of 2018, while the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased nominally from $283.9 million in the first quarter of 2018 to $284.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, and increased to $287.3 million in the first quarter of 2019, as the Bank actively managed its leverage ratio, primarily with the placement of large depositor deposits into the ICS program. The average balance of noninterest-bearing demand deposit accounts increased from $245.1 million, or 46.3% of total deposits, in the first quarter of 2018 to $276.9 million, or 49.3% of total deposits, in the fourth quarter of 2018, and decreased to $275.9 million, or 49.0% of total deposits in the first quarter of 2019. The Bank's overall cost of funds increased, from 0.12% in the first quarter of 2018 to 0.19% in the fourth quarter of 2018 and 0.20% in the first quarter of 2019.

"We are pleased to report that there was no significant attrition in the average balances of our noninterest-bearing deposits during a competitive first quarter of 2019, which contributed to the continued improvement in our net interest margin" noted Michael J. Winiarski, Chief Financial Officer.

PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The provision for credit losses is a charge against current earnings in an amount determined by management to be necessary to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level sufficient to absorb estimated probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio in light of losses historically incurred by the Bank and adjusted for qualitative factors associated with the loan portfolio.

The Bank recorded no provision for loan losses in the first quarter of 2019 compared with a provision of $100 thousand recorded in the fourth quarter of 2018, reflecting reductions in the level of criticized assets, changes in the mix of loan types within the portfolio and their respective historical loss rates, and management's assessment of the amounts expected to be realized from certain loans identified as impaired. Impaired loans totaled $279 thousand at March 31, 2019 compared to $3.0 million at December 31, 2018, and $3.9 million at March 31, 2018.

At March 31, 2019, there were no non-performing loans in the Bank's loan portfolio, compared with $2.7 million at December 31, 2018, and $252 thousand at March 31, 2008. A large nonaccrual loan paid off in full together with accrued interest during the first quarter. At March 31, 2019, the allowance for loan losses was 1.36% of outstanding loans, compared to 1.34% at December 31, 2018 and 1.42% at March 31, 2018. The Bank recorded net recoveries of $12 thousand in the first quarter of 2019, compared to net recoveries of $13 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2018, and $12 thousand in the first quarter of 2018.

NON-INTEREST INCOME

Non-interest income recognized in the first quarter of 2019 was $474 thousand, compared to $541 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2018. The primary cause of the decrease was that the Bank recognized $8 thousand in gain on sale of SBA loans in the first quarter of 2019 compared to $59 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2018. Overall, this represents a decrease in non-interest income of $67 thousand, or 12.4%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2018, and an increase of $93 thousand compared to the first quarter of 2018, when non-interest income totaled $381 thousand.

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES

Non-interest expenses increased $354 thousand, or 9.1%, to $4.24 million in the first quarter of 2019, compared to $3.89 million for the fourth quarter of 2018, and increased $360 thousand, or 9.3%, compared to $3.88 million recognized in the first quarter of 2018.

Salaries and benefits increased $151 thousand, or 6.0%, to $2.67 million in the first quarter of 2019 from $2.52 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, and increased $193 thousand, or 7.8%, compared to $2.48 million in the first quarter of 2018. These increases primarily reflect key additions to staff, primarily in the lending departments. From the fourth quarter of 2018 to the first quarter of 2019, base salaries and wages increased $24 thousand, or 1.29%, from $1.85 million to $1.88 million, health insurance premiums increased $25 thousand, or 15.1%, from $168 thousand to $193 thousand, and the employer's portion of payroll taxes increased $68 thousand, or 63.1%, from $108 thousand to $176 thousand, reflecting the seasonal pattern of such taxes. Payroll taxes decreased $41 thousand, or 18.9%, year over year. Non-interest expenses other than salaries and benefits experienced a broad-based increase of $203 thousand, or 14.9%, from $1.36 million in the fourth quarter of 2018 to $1.57 million in the first quarter of 2019, reflecting the Bank's expanded scope of operations and technology upgrades to enhance the customer experience and support internal operating needs.

The efficiency ratio (non-interest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income before provision for loan losses and non-interest income) was 63.7% for the first quarter of 2019, compared to 58.3% for the fourth quarter of 2018 and 69.4% for the first quarter of 2018. Annualized non-interest expenses as a percent of average total assets were 2.74%, 2.48%, and 2.69% for the first quarter of 2019, the fourth quarter of 2018, and the first quarter of 2018, respectively.

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

The Bank's effective book tax rate was 26.4% in the first quarter of 2019, compared to 27.7% for the fourth quarter of 2018 and 26.6% for the first quarter of 2018. The lower effective rates these past several quarters reflects the permanent impact of lower corporate income tax rates after the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

About 1st Capital Bank

The Bank's primary target markets are commercial enterprises, professionals, real estate investors, family business entities, and residents along the Central Coast Region of California. The Bank provides a wide range of credit products, including loans under various government programs such as those provided through the U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA") and the U.S. Department of Agriculture ("USDA"). A full suite of deposit accounts is also furnished, complemented by robust cash management services. The Bank operates full service branch offices in Monterey, Salinas, King City, and San Luis Obispo. The Bank's corporate offices are located at 150 Main Street, Suite 150, Salinas, CA 93901. The Bank's website is www.1stCapital.bank. The main telephone number is 831.264.4000. The primary facsimile number is 831.264.4001.

Member FDIC / Equal Opportunity Lender / SBA Preferred Lender

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the statements contained herein that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of and subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements may contain words or phrases including, but not limited, to: "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "target," "plans," "may increase," "may fluctuate," "may result in," "are projected," and variations of those words and similar expressions. All such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Factors that might cause such a difference include, among other matters, changes in interest rates; economic conditions including inflation and real estate values in California and the Bank's market areas; governmental regulation and legislation; credit quality; competition affecting the Bank's businesses generally; the risk of natural disasters and future catastrophic events including terrorist related incidents and other factors beyond the Bank's control; and other factors. The Bank does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether to reflect new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

This news release is available at the www.1stCapital.bank internet site for no charge.

For further information, please contact:

Thomas E. Meyer

or

Michael J. Winiarski

President and Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer

831.264.4057 office

831.264.4014 office

[email protected]

[email protected]


1ST CAPITAL BANK
CONDENSED FINANCIAL DATA
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)



March 31,
December 31,
September 30,
March 31,
Financial Condition Data1
2019
2018
2018
2018
Assets
Cash and due from banks
$ 6,569 $ 6,476 $ 5,408 $ 11,772
Funds held at the Federal Reserve Bank2
60,979 45,625 33,571 46,920
Time deposits at other financial institutions
- - 996 996
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value
69,320 70,263 68,154 71,300
Loans receivable held for sale
- - 1,000 1,000
Loans receivable held for investment:
Construction / land (including farmland)
20,189 21,353 22,396 17,453
Residential 1 to 4 units
139,765 150,677 147,205 140,474
Home equity lines of credit
8,676 8,008 7,853 6,565
Multifamily
54,586 53,181 53,984 54,109
Owner occupied commercial real estate
61,775 62,976 65,628 64,009
Investor commercial real estate
141,452 139,261 131,736 117,896
Commercial and industrial
42,098 38,745 38,672 40,307
Other loans
14,724 13,189 17,127 11,685
Total loans
483,265 487,390 484,601 452,498
Allowance for loan losses
(6,560 ) (6,548 ) (6,435 ) (6,410 )
Net loans
476,705 480,842 478,166 446,088
Premises and equipment, net
4,278 2,087 2,109 2,315
Bank owned life insurance
7,916 7,866 7,813 7,706
Investment in FHLB3 stock, at cost
3,163 3,163 3,163 3,163
Accrued interest receivable and other assets
5,498 5,965 6,255 5,535
Total assets
$ 634,428 $ 622,287 $ 606,635 $ 596,795
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Deposits:
Noninterest bearing demand deposits
$ 268,195 $ 281,695 $ 248,036 $ 236,358
Interest bearing checking accounts
35,832 33,144 35,274 39,606
Money market deposits
134,044 129,064 139,037 125,147
Savings deposits
110,877 99,340 109,530 128,659
Time deposits
18,953 17,254 16,010 12,295
Total deposits
567,901 560,497 547,887 542,065
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
4,818 2,625 2,344 1,839
Shareholders' equity
61,709 59,165 56,404 52,891
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$ 634,428 $ 622,287 $ 606,635 $ 596,795
Shares outstanding
5,118,759 5,105,784 5,041,058 5,026,724
Nominal and tangible book value per share
$ 12.06 $ 11.59 $ 11.19 $ 10.52
Ratio of net loans to total deposits
83.94 % 85.79 % 87.27 % 82.29 %

1 = Loans receivable held for investment are presented according to definitions applicable to the regulatory Call Report.
2 = Includes cash letters in the process of collection settled through the Federal Reserve Bank.
3 = Federal Home Loan Bank


1ST CAPITAL BANK
CONDENSED FINANCIAL DATA
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)


Three Months Ended
March 31,
December 31,
September 30,
March 31,
Operating Results Data
2019
2018
2018
2018
Interest and dividend income
Loans
$ 5,681 $ 5,611 $ 5,448 $ 4,769
Investment securities
456 436 404 367
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
56 107 54 56
Other
259 236 222 174
Total interest and dividend income
6,452 6,390 6,128 5,366
Interest expense
Interest bearing checking
3 4 3 4
Money market deposits
129 134 123 72
Savings deposits
91 81 80 70
Time deposits
49 41 28 9
Total interest expense on deposits
272 260 234 155
Interest expense on borrowings
- - - 3
Total interest expense
272 260 234 158
Net interest income
6,180 6,130 5,894 5,208
Provision for loan losses
- 100 - 20
Net interest income after provision
for loan losses
6,180 6,030 5,894 5,188
Noninterest income
Service charges on deposits
76 78 78 71
BOLI dividend income
51 53 54 52
Gain on sale of loans
8 59 - 70
Other
339 351 339 188
Total noninterest income
474 541 471 381

1ST CAPITAL BANK
CONDENSED FINANCIAL DATA
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)


Three Months Ended
March 31,
December 31,
September 30,
March 31,
2019
2018
2018
2018
Noninterest expenses
Salaries and benefits
2,674 2,523 2,482 2,481
Occupancy
306 292 299 290
Data and item processing
215 193 204 196
Professional services
130 119 161 138
Furniture and equipment
157 116 137 126
Provision for unfunded loan
commitments
(15 ) 10 4 (6 )
Other
773 633 682 656
Total noninterest expenses
4,240 3,886 3,969 3,881
Income before provision for income taxes
2,414 2,685 2,396 1,688
Provision for income taxes
638 745 654 449
Net income
$ 1,776 $ 1,940 $ 1,742 $ 1,239
Common Share Data1
Earnings per common share
Basic
$ 0.35 $ 0.38 $ 0.35 $ 0.25
Diluted
$ 0.34 $ 0.38 $ 0.34 $ 0.24
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic
5,110,382 5,081,260 5,038,340 5,019,518
Diluted
5,186,796 5,166,613 5,147,292 5,110,342

1 = Earnings per common share and weighted average common shares outstanding have been restated to reflect the effect of the 7% stock dividend to shareholders of record November 21, 2018 and paid December 14, 2018.


1ST CAPITAL BANK
CONDENSED FINANCIAL DATA
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)


March 31,
December 31,
September 30,
March 31,
Asset Quality
2019
2018
2018
2018
Loans past due 90 days or more and accruing
interest
$ - $ - $ - $ -
Nonaccrual restructured loans
- - - -
Other nonaccrual loans
- 2,711 2,906 252
Other real estate owned
- - - -
$ - $ 2,711 $ 2,906 $ 252
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
1.36 % 1.34 % 1.33 % 1.42 %
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans
n/a 241.53 % 221.44 % 2,543.65 %
Nonaccrual loans to total loans
0.00 % 0.56 % 0.60 % 0.06 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets
0.00 % 0.44 % 0.48 % 0.04 %
Regulatory Capital and Ratios
Common equity tier 1 capital
$ 61,585 $ 59,565 $ 57,166 $ 53,515
Tier 1 regulatory capital
$ 61,585 $ 59,565 $ 57,166 $ 53,515
Total regulatory capital
$ 67,209 $ 65,177 $ 62,747 $ 58,722
Tier 1 leverage ratio
9.79 % 9.55 % 9.35 % 9.14 %
Common equity tier 1 risk based capital ratio
13.72 % 13.30 % 12.83 % 12.88 %
Tier 1 risk based capital ratio
13.72 % 13.30 % 12.83 % 12.88 %
Total risk based capital ratio
14.97 % 14.55 % 14.09 % 14.14 %

Three Months Ended
March 31,
December 31,
September 30,
March 31,
Selected Financial Ratios1
2019
2018
2018
2018
Return on average total assets
1.15 % 1.24 % 1.12 % 0.86 %
Return on average shareholders' equity
11.95 % 13.33 % 12.38 % 9.51 %
Net interest margin
4.10 % 4.01 % 3.89 % 3.70 %
Net interest income to average total assets
3.99 % 3.91 % 3.80 % 3.61 %
Efficiency ratio
63.73 % 58.26 % 62.36 % 69.44 %

1 = All Selected Financial Ratios are annualized other than the Efficiency Ratio.


Three Months Ended
March 31,
December 31,
September 30,
March 31,
Selected Average Balances
2019
2018
2018
2018
Gross loans
$ 487,838 $ 484,041 $ 480,621 $ 441,069
Investment securities
69,553 69,778 70,152 73,879
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
3,163 3,163 3,163 3,163
Other interest earning assets
50,778 49,212 46,534 52,773
Total interest earning assets
$ 611,332 $ 606,194 $ 600,470 $ 570,884
Total assets
$ 628,320 $ 622,259 $ 615,388 $ 585,047
Interest bearing checking accounts
$ 34,268 $ 36,273 $ 34,883 $ 35,668
Money market deposits
127,764 124,924 140,443 115,386
Savings deposits
107,158 106,889 117,023 120,323
Time deposits
18,099 16,828 15,216 12,543
Total interest bearing deposits
287,289 284,914 307,565 283,920
Noninterest bearing demand deposits
275,956 276,866 249,488 245,085
Total deposits
$ 563,245 $ 561,780 $ 557,053 $ 529,005
Borrowings
$ - $ - $ - $ 933
Shareholders' equity
$ 60,286 $ 57,751 $ 55,858 $ 52,826

SOURCE: 1st Capital Bank

Topic:
Earnings
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