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Thu, April 16, 2009 American River Bankshares: American River Bankshares Announces First Quarter 2009 Earnings and Financial Results
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - April 16, 2009) - American River Bankshares (
"Holding our own is the best way to describe our first quarter," said David Taber, President and CEO of American River Bankshares. "The message of 'consistency builds value' and our ability to be profitable in good times and bad is as relevant today, as ever."
Net Interest Margin
Net interest margin as a percentage was 5.08% for the first quarter of 2009 compared to 4.94% for the first quarter of 2008. Net interest income for the first quarter of 2009 of $6,339,000 was consistent with the $6,342,000 for the first quarter of 2008. While interest income for the first quarter of 2009 decreased $827,000 (9.6%) to $7,751,000 from $8,578,000 for the first quarter of 2008, interest expense for the first quarter of 2009 decreased similarly by $824,000 (36.9%) to $1,412,000 from $2,236,000 for the first quarter of 2008.
The average yield on earning assets declined from 6.66% in the first quarter of 2008 to 6.20% for the first quarter of 2009. Much of the decline in yields can be attributed to the overall lower interest rate environment in response to the Federal Open Market Committee's (the "FOMC") decreases in the Federal funds rate. Since September of 2007, the "Prime" rate has decreased ten times for a total of 500 basis points resulting in a steady decline in short-term interest rates. The average balance of earning assets decreased 2.1% from $523,520,000 in the first quarter of 2008 to $512,668,000 in the first quarter of 2009. While the overall balance decreased slightly during the period, the Company did see a positive change in mix with an increase in average loans balances offset by a corresponding decrease in average investment securities. Average loan balances were up $14,273,000 (3.5%) to $417,779,000 while average investments securities were down $23,614,000 (20.6%) to $91,208,000. This is a direct result of the Company's decision to use the proceeds from principal reductions, sales, and maturing investment securities to provide funding for loan growth. Foregone interest income on nonaccrual loans during the first quarter of 2009 was approximately $181,000, down from the $336,000 during the first quarter of 2008. Overall, the yield on loans during the first quarter of 2009 was 6.52% as compared to 7.22% for the first quarter of 2008, reflective of the declining rate environment.
The average cost of funds decreased from 2.38% in the first quarter of 2008 to 1.45% for the first quarter of 2009. The average balance of interest bearing liabilities increased 4.2% from $378,114,000 in the first quarter of 2008 to $394,131,000 in the first quarter of 2009. This increase resulted primarily from an increase in average time deposits of $15,679,000 (13.3%) and average other borrowings of $22,308,000 (40.3%) over the same period. The increased borrowings were used to fund the increase in loans and offset the decrease in average deposits of $21,577,000; primarily in noninterest demand and money market accounts. The Company has taken advantage of the lower borrowing rates available by locking in one to five year funding from its financial partners. At March 31, 2009, long-term borrowings (borrowings with maturities greater than one-year) were $21,500,000 or 44.2% of the total borrowings. The overall cost of borrowings dropped from 3.58% during the first quarter of 2008 to 1.73% during the first quarter of 2009.
Loan Growth and Asset Quality
Net loans as of March 31, 2009 increased $11,899,000 (3.0%) to $410,323,000 from $398,424,000 as of March 31, 2008 but decreased slightly by $2,033,000 (0.5%) to $412,356,000 from December 31, 2008. Real estate loans increased $17,475,000 (6.2%) to $300,935,000 as of March 31, 2009 from $283,460,000 as of March 31, 2008 and were consistent with the $300,934,000 as of December 31, 2008. Commercial loans decreased $10,434,000 (10.6%) to $88,377,000 as of March 31, 2009 from $98,811,000 as of March 31, 2008 and decreased $2,248,000 (2.5%) from $90,625,000 as of December 31, 2008.
"We are open for business and our people are out pounding the pavement actively seeking new lending and deposit relationships," said David Taber. "Smart growth, even in the current economic conditions, is still our focus."
The loan portfolio at March 31, 2009 included: real estate loans of $300,935,000 (72% of the portfolio), commercial loans of $88,377,000 (21% of the portfolio) and other loans, which consists mainly of leases and consumer loans of $27,490,000 (7% of the portfolio). The real estate loan portfolio at March 31, 2009 includes: business property loans of $121,685,000 (40% of the real estate portfolio), investor commercial real estate of $100,793,000 (34% of the real estate portfolio), construction and land development of $43,282,000 (14% of the real estate portfolio) and other, which consists of residential and multi-family real estate of $35,175,000 (12% of the real estate portfolio).
At March 31, 2009, the allowance for loan and lease losses was $5,839,000 (1.40% of total loans and leases) compared with $6,017,000 (1.49% of total loans and leases) at March 31, 2008 and $5,918,000 (1.41% of total loans and leases) at December 31, 2008. The provision for loan and lease losses was $1,229,000 for the first quarter of 2009, compared to $337,000 for the first quarter of 2008 and $835,000 for the fourth quarter of 2008. Net chargeoffs for the first quarter of 2009 were $1,308,000 compared to $203,000 for the first quarter of 2008 and $1,100,000 for the fourth quarter of 2008. Non-performing loans and leases as of March 31, 2009 were $6,441,000 or 1.55% of total loans and leases compared to $11,688,000 or 2.89% one year ago and $6,241,000 or 1.49% as of December 31, 2008. Loans and leases past due 30 to 89 days decreased to $6,226,000 at March 31, 2009 from $7,319,000 at March 31, 2008 and decreased from $7,812,000 at December 31, 2008.
Non-performing assets were $10,919,000 at March 31, 2009 compared to $11,688,000 at March 31, 2008 and $8,399,000 at December 31, 2008. Non-performing assets to total assets as of March 31, 2009 were 1.96% compared to 1.99% one year ago and 1.49% as of December 31, 2008. During the first quarter of 2009, five properties totaling $2,630,000 were foreclosed upon and are now carried as other real estate owned ("OREO"). The corresponding loan balances were written down by $233,000 through a charge to the allowance for loan and lease losses in conjunction with the transfers to OREO. At March 31, 2008, the Company had eight OREO properties totaling $4,478,000. Subsequent to March 31, 2009, one of these properties in the amount of $716,000 was sold for its carrying value. In addition, one property in the amount of $1,233,000 is under contract of sale and is anticipated to close in May with no additional loss to the Company. In April 2009, one property with a carrying value of $213,000 was added to OREO.
The Company evaluates non-performing loans for impairment and assigns specific reserves when necessary. After the chargeoffs recorded through March 31, 2009, specific reserves of $193,000 were held on the non-performing loans considered to be impaired. This is down from $788,000 as of December 31, 2008.
During the first quarter of 2009, fourteen additional loans and leases in the amount of $3,375,000 were placed on non-performing status. After charging off $79,000, these loans are carried at $3,296,000. Of these fourteen loans, eleven loans totaling $3,131,000 are real estate secured, two loans totaling $148,000 are unsecured, and there is one lease totaling $17,000. In addition, the Company has five loans and leases totaling $820,000 that are over 90 days past due and still accruing interest as they are well secured and in the process of collection.
Deposits and Borrowed Funds
Total deposits as of March 31, 2009 decreased $25,024,000 (5.4%) to $436,941,000 from $461,965,000 as of March 31, 2008 and remained consistent with the $437,061,000 as of December 31, 2008. Noninterest-bearing deposits decreased $17,356,000 (13.3%) to $112,695,000 as of March 31, 2009 from $130,051,000 as of March 31, 2008 and decreased $6,448,000 (5.4%) from $119,143,000 as of December 31, 2008. Interest-bearing deposits decreased $7,668,000 (2.3%) to $324,246,000 as of March 31, 2009 from $331,914,000 as of March 31, 2008 but increased $6,328,000 (2.0%) from $317,918,000 as of December 31, 2008. Other borrowings, which include both short- and long-term borrowings, decreased $7,270,000 (13.0%) to $48,621,000 as of March 31, 2009 from $55,891,000 as of March 31, 2008 and decreased $8,610,000 (15.0%) from $57,231,000 at December 31, 2008.
"With the recession impacting most of the businesses in our community and with 75% of our core deposits with businesses, this has had a clear effect on our deposit totals," said Taber. "We're seeing average deposit balances decline, as well as a decrease in credit line usage, as businesses are being very cautious."
Noninterest Income and Expense
Noninterest income for the first quarter of 2009 decreased $75,000 (12.8%) to $510,000 from $585,000 for the first quarter of 2008 and noninterest expense for the first quarter of 2009 decreased $28,000 (0.8%) to $3,601,000 from $3,629,000 for the first quarter of 2008. The fully taxable equivalent efficiency ratio for the first quarter of 2009 increased slightly to 50.97% from 50.73% for the first quarter of 2008.
Income Taxes
Income taxes for the first quarter of 2009 decreased $392,000 (34.8%) to $736,000 from $1,128,000 for the first quarter of 2008 primarily due to lower levels of taxable income. The effective tax rate for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 was 36.5%, a decrease from 38.1% during the first quarter of 2008.
Capital
Total shareholders' equity at March 31, 2009 was $63,929,000, up $3,530,000 (5.8%) from $60,399,000 at March 31, 2008 and up slightly from $63,447,000 at December 31, 2008. During the first quarter of 2009, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.143 per share. The Company did not repurchase any of its common stock in the first quarter of 2009.
The Company's subsidiary, American River Bank, remains above the well-capitalized regulatory guidelines. At March 31, 2009, American River Bank's leverage ratio was 8.36%, the Tier 1 risk based ratio was 10.56% and the Total Risk Based Capital ratio was 11.81%. At March 31, 2008, American River Bank's leverage ratio was 7.64%, the Tier 1 risk based ratio was 9.47% and the Total Risk Based Capital ratio was 10.72%.
Performance Metrics
American River Bankshares continues a long history of enhancing shareholder value with its 101st consecutive profitable quarter. Performance measures for the first quarter of 2009 (annualized): the Return on Average Assets (ROAA) was 0.90%, Return on Average Equity (ROAE) was 8.15% and Return on Average Tangible Equity (ROATE) was 11.16% compared to the ROAA of 1.28%, ROAE of 12.26% and ROATE of 17.29%, during the first quarter of 2008.
According to research conducted by FIG Partners LLC covering the previous nine quarters, American River Bankshares' pre-tax, pre-loan and lease loss provision ROAA has consistently ranked in the top of its peer groups nationwide.
Earnings Conference Call
The first quarter earnings conference call will be held Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). David T. Taber, President and CEO, and Mitchell A. Derenzo, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, both of American River Bankshares, will lead a live forty-five minute presentation and answer questions. Shareholders, analysts and other interested parties are invited to join the call by dialing (877) 584-2599 and entering the Conference ID # 93681151. A recording of the call will be available twenty-four hours after the call's completion on [ http://amrb.podbean.com ].
About American River Bankshares
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Forward-Looking Statement
Certain statements contained herein are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and subject to the safe harbor provisions of the of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results in these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, among other matters, changes in interest rates, economic conditions, governmental regulation and legislation, credit quality, and competition affecting the Company's businesses generally; the risk of natural disasters and future catastrophic events including terrorist related incidents; and other factors discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and in subsequent reports filed on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether to reflect new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
American River Bankshares Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) March 31 December 31 March 31 ASSETS 2009 2008 2008 Cash and due from banks $ 9,115,000 $ 15,170,000 $ 32,029,000 Federal funds sold - - - Interest-bearing deposits in banks 2,772,000 4,248,000 4,942,000 Investment securities 92,322,000 91,621,000 114,760,000 Loans and leases: Real estate 300,935,000 300,934,000 283,460,000 Commercial 88,377,000 90,625,000 98,811,000 Lease financing 4,578,000 4,475,000 3,705,000 Other 22,912,000 22,811,000 18,929,000 Deferred loan and lease originations fees, net (640,000) (571,000) (464,000) Allowance for loan and lease losses (5,839,000) (5,918,000) (6,017,000) ------------- ------------- ------------- Total loans and leases, net 410,323,000 412,356,000 398,424,000 ------------- ------------- ------------- Bank premises and equipment 2,204,000 2,115,000 2,008,000 Accounts receivable servicing receivables, net 633,000 1,236,000 1,621,000 Goodwill and intangible assets 17,162,000 17,228,000 17,442,000 Accrued interest receivable and other assets 21,804,000 19,183,000 16,720,000 ------------- ------------- ------------- $ 556,335,000 $ 563,157,000 $ 587,946,000 ============= ============= ============= LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 112,695,000 $ 119,143,000 $ 130,051,000 Interest checking 43,815,000 45,581,000 47,160,000 Money market 106,847,000 105,919,000 130,082,000 Savings 31,808,000 33,438,000 36,472,000 Time deposits 141,776,000 132,980,000 118,200,000 ------------- ------------- ------------- Total deposits 436,941,000 437,061,000 461,965,000 ------------- ------------- ------------- Short-term borrowings 27,121,000 43,231,000 38,391,000 Long-term borrowings 21,500,000 14,000,000 17,500,000 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 6,844,000 5,418,000 9,691,000 ------------- ------------- ------------- Total liabilities 492,406,000 499,710,000 527,547,000 Total shareholders' equity 63,929,000 63,447,000 60,399,000 ------------- ------------- ------------- $ 556,335,000 $ 563,157,000 $ 587,946,000 ============= ============= ============= Ratios: Nonperforming loans and leases to total loans and leases 1.55% 1.49% 2.89% Net chargeoffs to average loans and leases (annualized) 1.27% 1.05% 0.20% Allowance for loan and lease loss to total loans and leases 1.40% 1.41% 1.49% American River Bank Capital Ratios: Leverage Ratio 8.36% 8.40% 7.64% Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio 10.56% 10.35% 9.47% Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio 11.81% 11.60% 10.72% American River Bankshares Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited) First First % Quarter Quarter Change 2009 2008 ----------- ----------- ----------- Interest income $ 7,751,000 $ 8,578,000 (9.6%) Interest expense 1,412,000 2,236,000 (36.9%) ----------- ----------- ----------- Net interest income 6,339,000 6,342,000 - Total noninterest income 510,000 585,000 (12.8%) Total noninterest expense 3,601,000 3,629,000 (0.8%) ----------- ----------- ----------- Income before provisions for income taxes and loan and lease losses 3,248,000 3,298,000 (1.5%) ----------- ----------- ----------- Provision for loan and lease losses 1,229,000 337,000 264.7% Provision for income taxes 736,000 1,128,000 (34.8%) ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income $ 1,283,000 $ 1,833,000 (30.0%) =========== =========== =========== Basic earnings per share $ 0.22 $ 0.31 (29.0%) Diluted earnings per share $ 0.22 $ 0.31 (29.0%) Average diluted shares outstanding 5,824,407 5,871,766 Net interest margin as a percentage 5.08% 4.94% Operating Ratios (annualized): Return on average assets 0.90% 1.28% Return on average equity 8.15% 12.26% Return on average tangible equity 11.16% 17.29% Efficiency ratio (fully taxable equivalent) 50.97% 50.73% Share and earnings per share data have been adjusted for a 5% stock dividend in 2008 American River Bankshares Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited) Trailing Four Quarters First Fourth Third Second Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter 2009 2008 2008 2008 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Interest income $ 7,751,000 $ 8,119,000 $ 8,604,000 $ 8,252,000 Interest expense 1,412,000 1,673,000 1,862,000 1,857,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net interest income 6,339,000 6,446,000 6,742,000 6,395,000 Total noninterest income 510,000 498,000 446,000 639,000 Total noninterest expense 3,601,000 3,236,000 3,694,000 3,642,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income before provisions for income taxes and loan and lease losses 3,248,000 3,708,000 3,494,000 3,392,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Provision for loan and lease losses 1,229,000 835,000 381,000 190,000 Provision for income taxes 736,000 1,047,000 1,182,000 1,221,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income $ 1,283,000 $ 1,826,000 $ 1,931,000 $ 1,981,000 =========== =========== =========== =========== Basic earnings per share $ 0.22 $ 0.32 $ 0.33 $ 0.34 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.22 $ 0.32 $ 0.33 $ 0.34 Average diluted shares outstanding 5,824,407 5,794,733 5,808,514 5,826,304 Shares outstanding-end of period 5,797,533 5,792,283 5,793,286 5,819,536 Net interest margin as a percentage 5.08% 5.04% 5.14% 4.99% Quarterly Operating Ratios (annualized): Return on average assets 0.90% 1.28% 1.32% 1.38% Return on average equity 8.15% 11.71% 12.51% 13.11% Return on average tangible equity 11.16% 16.23% 17.43% 18.38% Efficiency ratio (fully tax equivalent) 50.97% 45.03% 49.76% 50.13% Share and earnings per share data have been adjusted for a 5% stock dividend in 2008 American River Bankshares Analysis of Net Interest Margin on Earning Assets (Taxable Equivalent Basis) Three months ended March 31, 2009 2008 Avg Avg Avg Avg ASSETS Balance Interest Yield Balance Interest Yield Loans and leases $417,779,000 $6,718,000 6.52% $403,506,000 $7,244,000 7.22% Taxable investment securities 64,665,000 735,000 4.61% 87,971,000 1,000,000 4.57% Tax-exempt investment securities 26,516,000 351,000 5.37% 26,607,000 348,000 5.26% Corporate stock 27,000 - 0.00% 244,000 4,000 6.59% Federal funds sold 38,000 - 0.00% 249,000 2,000 3.23% Interest bearing deposits in banks 3,643,000 33,000 3.67% 4,943,000 65,000 5.29% ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- Total earning assets 512,668,000 7,837,000 6.20% 523,520,000 8,663,000 6.66% ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- Cash & due from banks 28,654,000 16,886,000 Other assets 42,063,000 39,411,000 Allowance for loan & lease losses (5,784,000) (5,916,000) ------------ ------------ $577,601,000 $573,901,000 ============ ============ LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Interest checking and money market $150,408,000 $ 318,000 0.86% $168,500,000 $ 597,000 1.42% Savings 32,423,000 54,000 0.68% 36,301,000 86,000 0.95% Time deposits 133,655,000 709,000 2.15% 117,976,000 1,060,000 3.61% Other borrowings 77,645,000 331,000 1.73% 55,337,000 493,000 3.58% ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- Total interest bearing liabilities 394,131,000 1,412,000 1.45% 378,114,000 2,236,000 2.38% ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- Noninterest- bearing deposits 113,582,000 128,868,000 Other liabilities 6,068,000 6,785,000 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities 513,781,000 513,767,000 Shareholders' equity 63,820,000 60,134,000 ------------ ------------ $577,601,000 $573,901,000 ============ ============ Net interest income & margin $6,425,000 5.08% $6,427,000 4.94% ========== ==== ========== ====
