MIDDLEBORO, Mass., Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayflower Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Market: MFLR), the holding company for Mayflower Bank, today reported net income of $375,000 or $0.18 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, compared to earnings of $293,000 or $0.14 per share for the quarter ended October 31, 2011. Diluted earnings per share were $0.18 and $0.14, respectively.

For the six months ended September 30, 2012, net income was $764,000 or $0.37 per share, compared to earnings of $652,000 or $0.31 per share for the six months ended October 31, 2011. On a diluted per share basis, earnings for the six months were $0.37 and $0.31, respectively.

In February 2012, Mayflower Bancorp, Inc. changed its fiscal year-end from April 30 to March 31. As such, financial information provided herein is for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the three and six month periods ended October 31, 2011.

Net interest income was $2,008,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, compared to $2,095,000 for the quarter ended October 31, 2011. The net interest margin decreased, from 3.66% for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 to 3.45% for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Average interest-earning assets increased from $229.0 million for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 to $232.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 and average interest-bearing liabilities grew from $225.8 million at October 31, 2011 to $226.6 million at September 30, 2012.

Non-interest income increased by $170,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the quarter ended October 31, 2011. This increase was primarily due to an increase of $159,000 in gain on sales of residential mortgage loans. Additionally, loan origination and other loan fees increased by $14,000, interchange income increased by $7,000 and other income increased by $10,000. These increases were offset by a decrease of $16,000 in customer service fees due to reduced overdraft charges, while gains realized upon the sale of investment securities decreased by $4,000.

Total non-interest expense decreased by $26,000 or 1.3% for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. This decrease was primarily a result of a decrease of $10,000 in compensation and fringe benefit expense, a decrease of $20,000 in occupancy and equipment expense, and a decrease of $13,000 in losses and expenses in regard to other real estate owned. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $1,000 in FDIC assessment expense and an increase of $16,000 in other expenses.

The provision for loan losses was $20,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, as compared to $50,000 for the quarter ended October 31, 2011, a decrease of $30,000. In determining the appropriate level for the allowance for loan losses, the Company considers past loss experience, evaluations of underlying collateral, prevailing economic conditions, the nature of the loan portfolio and levels of non-performing and other classified loans. Management and the Company's Board of Directors evaluate the loan loss reserve on a regular basis, and consider the allowance as constituted to be adequate at this time.

For the six months ended September 30, 2012, net interest income was $4.1 million, a decrease of $130,000 compared to the six months ended October 31, 2011. This can be attributed to a decrease in the Company's net interest margin, which declined from 3.62% for the six months ended October 31, 2011 to 3.49% for six months ended September 30, 2012. Average interest earning assets for the six months ended September 30, 2012 were $234.0 million as compared to $232.8 million for the six months ended October 31, 2011 and average interest bearing liabilities were $228.6 million at September 30, 2012, compared to $230.3 million at October 31, 2011.

For the six months ended September 30, 2012, non interest income increased by $231,000, as compared to the six months ended October 31, 2011, primarily due to an increase of $243,000 in gains on sales of residential first mortgages, as offset by a decrease of $15,000 in gains on sales of investments. Additionally, loan origination and other loan fees increased by $9,000, debit card interchange income increased by $11,000, and other income increased by $15,000. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $32,000 in customer service fees.

Total operating expenses decreased by $6,000 to $3.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2012. This decrease was comprised of a decrease of $12,000 in occupancy and equipment expense, a decrease of $14,000 in FDIC assessment expense, and a decrease of $12,000 in losses and expenses of other real estate owned. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $25,000 in salary and benefit expense and an increase of $7,000 in other expenses.

The provision for loan losses for the six-month period ended September 30, 2012 was $30,000, compared to $107,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2011. The allowance for loan loss as a percentage for net loans was 0.89% at September 30, 2012, compared to 0.91% at March 31, 2012.

Since March 31, 2012, total assets of the Company have decreased by $127,000, ending at $251.4 million as of September 30, 2012. During the period, total investment securities decreased by $2.3 million while net loans receivable decreased by $706,000. This reduction in loans receivable was primarily due to a reduction of $1.7 million in home equity loans and lines of credit, a decrease of $1.0 million in commercial loans and mortgages, and a decrease of $173,000 in consumer loans. These decreases were offset by an increase of $1.8 million in residential mortgage balances and an increase of $324,000 in net construction loans outstanding.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, total deposits decreased by $539,000. This decrease is comprised of a reduction of $4.1 million in certificate of deposit balances, as offset by an increase of $3.5 million in aggregate checking and savings account balances. Advances and borrowings outstanding remained constant at $1.0 million.

As of September 30, 2012, non-performing assets totaled $437,000, compared to $506,000 at March 31, 2012. The decrease from March 31, 2012 is the result of a decrease of $189,000 in non-performing loans, offset by an increase of $120,000 in real estate acquired by foreclosure. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans was 970.7% at September 30, 2012, compared to 390.1% at March 31, 2012.

Total stockholders' equity stood at $22.5 million at September 30, 2012, compared to $21.9 million at March 31, 2012. Tier 1 capital to average assets stood at 8.6% at September 30, 2012, compared to 8.4% at March 31, 2012. The increase in total equity is the result of net income for the period of $764,000, stock-based compensation credits of $74,000, and an increase of $110,000 in the net unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale. A $0.12 dividend per share totaling $248,000 and Company stock repurchases totaling $65,000 partially offset these increases in total equity.

In conjunction with these announcements, the Company also reported that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share to be payable on November 8, 2012, to shareholders of record as of November 1, 2012.

Mayflower Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Mayflower Bank which specializes in residential and commercial lending and traditional banking and deposit services. The Company currently serves southeastern Massachusetts from its main office in Middleboro and maintains additional full-service offices in Bridgewater, Lakeville, Plymouth, Rochester, and Wareham, Massachusetts. All of the Company's deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to applicable limits. All amounts above those limits are insured in full by the Share Insurance Fund (SIF) of Massachusetts. For further information on Mayflower Bancorp, Inc. please visit www.mayflowerbank.com.

(See accompanying Selected Consolidated Financial Information)

This earnings report may contain certain forward-looking statements, which are based on management's current expectations regarding economic, legislative and regulatory issues that may impact the Company's earnings in future periods. Factors that could cause future results to vary materially from current management expectations include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, deposit flows, real estate values and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulation; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, pricing, products and services. Additional factors that may affect our results are discussed under "Item 1A Risk Factors" in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, each filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which are available at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) and to which reference is hereby made.


    MAYFLOWER BANCORP, INC. AND
     SUBSIDIARY

    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS    September 30,        March 31,
                                                   2012             2012
                                                   ----             ----
    ASSETS
    Cash and cash equivalents:     (In Thousands)
     Cash and due from banks                     $3,627           $3,764
     Interest-bearing deposits in
      banks                                      12,112            8,602
                                                 ------            -----
      Total cash and cash
       equivalents                               15,739           12,366
    Investment securities:
     Securities available-for-
      sale, at fair value                        42,341           44,295
     Securities held-to-maturity
      (fair value of $45,273 and
      $45,379,
     respectively)                               43,659           43,969
                                                 ------           ------
      Total investment securities                86,000           88,264
    Loans receivable, net                       133,625          134,331
    Accrued interest receivable                     813              867
    Real estate held for
     investment                                     617              628
    Real estate acquired by
     foreclosure                                    314              194
    Premises and equipment, net                  10,660           10,717
    Deposits with The Co-
     operative Central Bank                         449              449
    Stock in Federal Home Loan
     Bank of Boston, at cost                      1,449            1,449
    Refundable income taxes                         183              596
    Deferred income taxes                           345              377
    Other assets                                  1,234            1,317
                                                  -----            -----
       Total assets                            $251,428         $251,555
                                               ========         ========

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
     EQUITY
    Deposits                                   $226,023         $226,562
    Advances and borrowings                       1,000            1,000
    Advances from borrowers for
     taxes and insurance                            713              655
    Allowance for loan losses on
     off-balance sheet credit
     exposures                                      110              110
    Accrued expenses and other
     liabilities                                  1,063            1,344
                                                  -----            -----
       Total liabilities                        228,909          229,671
                                                -------          -------

    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Preferred stock $1.00 par
     value; authorized 5,000,000
     shares;
     issued - none                                    -                -
    Common stock $1.00 par value;
     authorized 15,000,000
     shares;
     issued 2,058,422 at September
      30, 2012 and 2,063,067 at
      March 31, 2012                              2,058            2,063
    Additional paid-in capital                    4,383            4,321
    Retained earnings                            15,178           14,710
    Accumulated other
     comprehensive income                           900              790
                                                    ---              ---
      Total stockholders' equity                 22,519           21,884
                                                 ------           ------
       Total liabilities and
        stockholders' equity                   $251,428         $251,555
                                               ========         ========


    MAYFLOWER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    Unaudited                                                      Three months ended                   Six months ended
                                                                   ------------------                   ----------------
                                                                   September 30, 2012                   October 31, 2011            September 30, 2012        October 31, 2011
                                                                   ------------------                   ----------------            ------------------        ----------------
                                                        (In Thousands, Except Per Share        (In Thousands, Except Per Share
                                                         Data)                                  Data)
    Interest income:
       Loans receivable                                                                 $1,738                               $1,719                    $3,518                  $3,468
       Securities held-to-maturity                                                         275                                  354                       568                     726
       Securities available-for-sale                                                       259                                  381                       547                     781
       Interest-bearing deposits in banks                                                    5                                    7                        11                      18
                                                                                           ---                                  ---                       ---                     ---
       Total interest income                                                             2,277                                2,461                     4,644                   4,993
                                                                                         -----                                -----                     -----                   -----

    Interest expense:
       Deposits                                                                            257                                  336                       533                     714
       Borrowed funds                                                                       12                                   30                        23                      61
                                                                                           ---                                  ---                       ---                     ---
       Total interest expense                                                              269                                  366                       556                     775
                                                                                           ---                                  ---                       ---                     ---

    Net interest income                                                                  2,008                                2,095                     4,088                   4,218

    Provision for loan losses                                                               20                                   50                        30                     107
                                                                                           ---                                  ---                       ---                     ---
    Net interest income after provision for loan losses                                  1,988                                2,045                     4,058                   4,111
                                                                                         -----                                -----                     -----                   -----

    Noninterest income:
       Loan origination and other loan fees                                                 41                                   27                        60                      51
       Customer service fees                                                               145                                  161                       299                     331
       Gain on sales of mortgage loans                                                     216                                   57                       377                     134
       Gain on sales of investment securities                                               70                                   74                       119                     134
       Interchange income                                                                   63                                   56                       124                     113
       Other                                                                                32                                   22                        59                      44
                                                                                           ---                                  ---                       ---                     ---
         Total noninterest income                                                          567                                  397                     1,038                     807
                                                                                           ---                                  ---                     -----                     ---

    Noninterest expense:
       Compensation and fringe benefits                                                  1,082                                1,092                     2,183                   2,158
       Occupancy and equipment                                                             247                                  267                       522                     534
       FDIC assessment                                                                      35                                   34                        69                      83
       Losses and expenses of other real estate owned                                        5                                   18                         9                      21
       Other                                                                               606                                  590                     1,158                   1,151
                                                                                           ---                                  ---                     -----                   -----
    Total noninterest expense                                                            1,975                                2,001                     3,941                   3,947
                                                                                         -----                                -----                     -----                   -----

    Income before income taxes                                                             580                                  441                     1,155                     971
    Provision for income taxes                                                             205                                  148                       391                     319
                                                                                           ---                                  ---                       ---                     ---

    Net income                                                                            $375                                 $293                      $764                    $652
                                                                                          ====                                 ====                      ====                    ====

    Earnings per share (basic)                                                           $0.18                                $0.14                     $0.37                   $0.31
                                                                                         =====                                =====                     =====                   =====
    Earnings per share (diluted)                                                         $0.18                                $0.14                     $0.37                   $0.31
                                                                                         =====                                =====                     =====                   =====

    Weighted average basic shares outstanding                                            2,059                                2,071                     2,060                   2,073
    Diluted effect of outstanding stock options                                              7                                    5                         6                       4
                                                                                           ---                                  ---                       ---                     ---
    Weighted average diluted shares outstanding                                          2,066                                2,076                     2,066                   2,077
                                                                                         =====                                =====                     =====                   =====


    Mayflower Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
    Selected Financial Ratios
    (Dollars in thousands, except per share information)

                                                         Three months ended                            Six months ended
                                                         ------------------                            ----------------
                                                            September 30,           October 31,                                 September 30,        October 31,
                                                                              2012               2011                                          2012                2011
                                                                              ----               ----                                          ----                ----
    Key Performance Ratios
    Dividends paid per share                                                 $0.06              $0.06                                         $0.12               $0.12
    Annualized return on average assets                                       0.60%              0.47%                                         0.61%               0.52%
    Annualized return on average equity                                       6.71%              5.43%                                         6.89%               6.08%
    Net interest spread                                                       3.45%              3.65%                                         3.48%               3.62%
    Net interest margin                                                       3.45%              3.66%                                         3.49%               3.62%

    Asset Quality
                                                            September 30,                                  March 31,                                 October 31,
    Loans past due over 90 days                                               2012                                        2012                                     2011
                                                                              ----                                        ----                                     ----
    Residential mortgages                                       $                -                            $              -                                     $169
    Home equity loans and lines of credit                                       30                                          30                                       99
    Commercial and construction mortgages                                        -                                         250                                        -
    Commercial and consumer loans                                               93                                           -                                        -
                                                                               ---                                         ---                                      ---
                                                                              $123                                        $280                                     $268
                                                                              ====                                        ====                                     ====

    Non-performing assets
    Non-accrual loans                                                         $123                                        $312                                     $584
    Real estate acquired by foreclosure                                        314                                         194                                      266
                                                                               ---                                         ---                                      ---
                                                                              $437                                        $506                                     $850
                                                                              ====                                        ====                                     ====

    Allowance for loan losses                                               $1,194                                      $1,217                                   $1,158

    Asset Quality Ratios
    Allowance for loan losses/net loans                                       0.89%                                       0.91%                                    0.94%
    Allowance for loan losses/non-performing loans                          970.73%                                     390.06%                                  198.29%

    Non-performing loans/net loans                                            0.09%                                       0.23%                                    0.48%
    Non-performing loans/total assets                                         0.05%                                       0.12%                                    0.23%

    Non-performing assets/net loans                                           0.33%                                       0.38%                                    0.69%
    Non-performing assets/total assets                                        0.17%                                       0.20%                                    0.34%

    Tier 1 Capital to average assets                                          8.62%                                       8.43%                                    8.36%
    Tier 1 Capital to risk weighted assets                                   16.66%                                      15.89%                                   15.58%
    Book Value per Share                                                    $10.94                                      $10.61                                   $10.47

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