PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION
Dated: October 21, 2022
Record Third Quarter Earnings and Dividend Increase Reported by Citizens Bancorp of Virginia, Inc.
Blackstone, Virginia Citizens Bancorp of Virginia, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCBB: CZBT), the parent company of Citizens Bank and Trust Company (the "Bank"), reported record earnings for both the third quarter and the first nine months of 2022. The Company reported earnings of $2.199 million, or $1.03 per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared to $1.258 million, or $.59 per share, for the same period in 2021. The Company's return on assets for the third quarter was 1.49% in 2022 versus .92% in 2021. The Company reported earnings of $5.435 million, or $2.55 per share, for the first nine months of 2022, compared to $4.274 million, or $2.00 per share, for the first nine months of 2021. As a result of this strong performance, the Board of Directors voted to increase the quarterly dividend from $0.25 to $0.26 per share.
Earnings Highlights
The Company reported an increase of $1.061 million, or 30%, in net interest income for the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same quarter in 2021. This was due to the increased income on securities and overnight investments driven by rapidly rising rates. Noninterest income decreased by $47 thousand from $787 thousand in 2021 to $740 thousand for the third quarter of 2022 primarily as a result of a decline in gains on the sale of secondary market loans. Noninterest expense decreased $112 thousand to $2.777 million in the third quarter of 2022 from $2.889 million in 2021. Due to the continued stability in the quality of the Bank's loan portfolio, an additional $160 thousand was released from the allowance for loan losses during the quarter. Management will continue monitoring key economic metrics and the performance of the portfolio to determine if any further adjustments in the allowance may be warranted. The Company's net interest margin for the third quarter of 2022 was 3.31% versus 2.79% in the third quarter of 2021, as the Bank continues to benefit from a rising rate environment while remaining disciplined on managing funding costs.
Balance Sheet
At September 30, 2022 total Company assets were $582.3 million, an increase of $15.4 million from December 31, 2021. Gross loans ended the period at $217.9 million, an increase of $5.1 million from December 31, 2021. Total deposits increased $33.6 million to $529.4 million from $495.8 at year end 2021. Interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposits increased from $374.4 million to $386.2 million and $121.3 million to $143.2 million, respectively. Total stockholders' equity decreased from $59.9 million on December 31, 2021 to $46.1 million and continues to be impacted by the increase in unrealized losses on the securities portfolio. These unrealized losses have risen due to the significant increase in interest rates that has taken effect during 2022; however, the Bank's intent remains to hold these securities to maturity, thereby alleviating the unrealized losses created by changes in rates.
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Capital Strength
The Company's Community Bank Leverage Ratio was approximately 11.19%. This ratio significantly exceeds the current regulatory standards for well-capitalized status.
Credit Quality
The Bank's loan portfolio has continued to perform well and remains stable. At September 30, 2022 Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) decreased to $1.2 million, or by 43%, from December 31, 2021. Nonaccruing loans as a percentage of loans at September 30, 2022 remained at a very low .01%.
President and CEO Joseph D. Borgerding commented, "Management is pleased to report that Citizens Bank & Trust Company had record earnings for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2022. The Bank's year to date net income of $5.435 million exceeded last year by $1.161 million, or 27%. The Bank has continued to be a beneficiary of the rising rate environment, which is reflected in the increase of interest income on securities and overnight funds. Given the Bank's strong capital position and consistent earnings, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.25 to $0.26 per share or from $1.00 to $1.04 on an annual basis."
About Citizens Bancorp of Virginia, Inc. and Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Citizens Bank and Trust Company was founded in 1873 and is the second oldest independent bank in Virginia. The Bank has eleven locations in the Counties of Amelia, Chesterfield, Nottoway, Mecklenburg, Powhatan and Prince Edward and one location in the City of Colonial Heights, Virginia. Citizens Bancorp of Virginia, Inc. is the parent company of the Bank and is headquartered in Blackstone, Virginia. The Company's stock trades on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "CZBT". Additional information on the Company and the Bank is also available at its website: www.cbtva.com.
Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements
We caution you that certain statements in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although we believe that our expectations with respect to these forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our business operations, there can be no assurance that the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company will not differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For more details on factors that could affect expectations, see the Company's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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CITIZENS BANCORP OF VIRGINIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited) | |||||
September 30, | December 31, | ||||
Assets | 2022 | 2021 | |||
Cash and due from banks | $ | 9,081 | $ | 9,052 | |
Interest-bearing deposits in banks | 309 | 1,337 | |||
Federal funds sold | 102,961 | 72,376 | |||
Securities available for sale, at fair market value | 220,475 | 246,574 | |||
Restricted securities, at cost | 440 | 403 | |||
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $2,255 in 2022 | |||||
and $2,761 in 2021 | 215,645 | 210,002 | |||
Premises and equipment, net | 8,210 | 8,537 | |||
Accrued interest receivable | 1,921 | 1,526 | |||
Other assets | 6,141 | 1,387 | |||
Bank-owned life insurance | 15,959 | 13,635 | |||
Other real estate owned, net of valuation allowance of $67 in 2022 | |||||
and $164 in 2021 | 1,193 | 2,103 | |||
Total assets | $ | 582,335 | $ | 566,932 | |
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||
Liabilities | |||||
Deposits: | |||||
Noninterest-bearing | $ | 143,211 | $ | 121,380 | |
Interest-bearing | 386,213 | 374,452 | |||
Total deposits | 529,424 | 495,832 | |||
Other borrowings | 1,701 | 7,547 | |||
Accrued interest payable | 185 | 224 | |||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 4,866 | 3,354 | |||
Total liabilities | 536,176 | 506,957 | |||
Stockholders' Equity | |||||
Preferred stock, $0.50 par value; authorized 1,000,000 shares; | |||||
none outstanding | - | - | |||
Common stock, $0.50 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; | |||||
issued and outstanding, 2,126,238 for 2022 and 2,130,888 for 2021 | 1,063 | 1,065 | |||
Additional paid-in capital | - | - | |||
Retained earnings | 64,559 | 60,857 | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (19,463) | (1,947) | |||
Total stockholders' equity | 46,159 | 59,975 | |||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 582,335 | $ | 566,932 | |
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CITIZENS BANCORP OF VIRGINIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and Dividend Income | $ | 2,960 | $ | 3,359 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Loans, including fees | $ | 8,911 | $ | 9,919 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taxable | 1,193 | 390 | 2,602 | 1,111 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax-exempt | 47 | 53 | 130 | 197 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal funds sold | 661 | 45 | 1,025 | 92 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 3 | 7 | 14 | 37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest and dividend income | 4,864 | 3,854 | 12,682 | 11,356 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest Expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deposits | 246 | 293 | 741 | 931 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings | 1 | 5 | 8 | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest expense | 247 | 298 | 749 | 954 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income | 4,617 | 3,556 | 11,933 | 10,402 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses | (160) | (100) | (520) | (100) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income after provision | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
for loan losses | 4,777 | 3,656 | 12,453 | 10,502 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service charges on deposit accounts | 179 | 154 | 506 | 427 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net gain (loss) on calls of securities | - | (9) | 1 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net gain on sales of loans | 19 | 82 | 139 | 345 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income from bank-owned life insurance | 117 | 95 | 324 | 282 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Interchange income, net | 236 | 235 | 745 | 729 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 189 | 230 | 593 | 658 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total noninterest income | 740 | 787 | 2,308 | 2,434 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest Expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Salaries and employee benefits | 1,904 | 1,920 | 5,335 | 4,934 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net occupancy expense | 172 | 177 | 497 | 508 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment expense | 133 | 120 | 393 | 391 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
FDIC deposit insurance | 46 | 34 | 125 | 96 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net gain on sale of other real estate owned | (242) | (44) | (543) | (236) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
OREO expenses, net of rental income | 22 | 8 | 71 | 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 742 | 674 | 2,122 | 1,930 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total noninterest expense | 2,777 | 2,889 | 8,000 | 7,651 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 2,740 | 1,554 | 6,761 | 5,285 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income taxes | 541 | 296 | 1,326 | 1,011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 2,199 | $ | 1,258 | $ | 5,435 | $ | 4,274 | |||||||||||||||||||
Earnings per share, basic & diluted | $ | 1.03 | $ | 0.59 | $ | 2.55 | $ | 2.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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CITIZENS BANCORP OF VIRGINIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Regulatory Capital Ratios
And Performance Ratios
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
September 30, | June 30, | March 31, | December 31, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||
2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||
Per Share Data: | ||||||||||||||||||
Earnings per weighted | ||||||||||||||||||
average share | $1.03 | $0.87 | $0.65 | $0.63 | $0.59 | |||||||||||||
Weighted average shares | ||||||||||||||||||
outstanding | 2,127,757 | 2,128,560 | 2,130,378 | 2,130,961 | 2,132,470 | |||||||||||||
Actual shares oustanding | 2,126,238 | 2,128,263 | 2,129,613 | 2,130,888 | 2,131,138 | |||||||||||||
Book value per share | ||||||||||||||||||
at period end | $ | 21.71 | $ | 24.64 | $ | 25.72 | $ | 28.15 | $ | 27.76 | ||||||||
Dividend per share | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.25 | ||||||||
Performance Ratios: | ||||||||||||||||||
Return on average assets | 1.49% | 1.28% | 0.98% | 0.97% | 0.92% | |||||||||||||
Net interest margin, (FTE)1 | 3.31% | 2.81% | 2.59% | 2.80% | 2.79% | |||||||||||||
Efficiency ratio2 | 51.72% | 54.31% | 63.59% | 66.03% | 66.31% | |||||||||||||
Capital and Other Ratios: | ||||||||||||||||||
(Ratios are period end, unless stated otherwise) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tier 1 leverage ratio | 11.19% | 10.92% | 10.94% | 11.18% | 11.30% | |||||||||||||
Allowance for loan losses | ||||||||||||||||||
to total loans | 1.04% | 1.14% | 1.23% | 1.30% | 1.30% | |||||||||||||
Nonaccruing loans to | ||||||||||||||||||
total loans | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.01% | |||||||||||||
Net charge-offs (net recoveries) | ||||||||||||||||||
to average loans | ||||||||||||||||||
(annualized) | -0.03% | -0.01% | 0.01% | 0.00% | -0.06% |
- The net interest margin is reported on a fully taxable equivalent basis.
- Computed by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income (on a fully taxable equivalent basis) and noninterest income.
CONTACT: Geoffrey C. Warner
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Voice: 434-292-8100 or E-mail:Geoffrey.Warner@cbtva.com
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