MCKENNEY, Va., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bank of McKenney
(Nasdaq: BOMK) today announced third quarter earnings of $276,000, a decrease
of 15.34% over 2005 third quarter earnings of $326,000. Basic and diluted
earnings per share of $0.14 were reported for the three months ended September
30, 2006 on 1,926,656 weighted average shares outstanding. This compares to
prior year third quarter earnings per basic and diluted share of $0.17 on an
equal number of weighted average shares outstanding. For the nine-month
period ended September 30, 2006, the Bank reported earnings of $907,000, a
decrease of 6.01% when compared to $965,000 through the first nine months of
2005. For the first three quarters of 2006 and 2005, earnings per basic and
diluted share of $0.47 and $0.50, respectively, were recorded. Annualized
returns on average assets and average equity for the first nine months of 2006
were 0.82% and 7.39%, respectively, compared to 0.94% and 8.17%, respectively,
for the same period in 2005. As noted after the close of the second quarter,
higher deposit rates throughout the market area continue to cause near-term
margin pressure. Management, perceiving the current tightening cycle to be
nearing its end, opted to liquidate certain investment holdings with shorter-
term remaining maturities to extend out into the five to seven year segment of
the yield curve. This too added to the decline in earnings for the quarter;
however, future rewards through significantly higher fixed rates warranted the
moves.
At the end of the third quarter, total assets were $149.8 million,
representing a $7.6 million or 5.34% increase over the December 31, 2005 level
of $142.2 million. Total deposits amounted to $117.5 million as of September
30, 2006, which represents a 6.14% increase from the $110.7 million level as
of December 31, 2005. During the same period, total loans expanded by 8.06%
or $7.6 million to the September 30, 2006 balance of $101.9 million. On an
annualized basis, loans and deposits grew during the first nine months of 2006
at a rate of 10.75% and 8.19%, respectively. At September 30, 2006, the
investment portfolio had grown $3.2 million to $29.5 million as management
began realigning the portfolio into more medium-term, higher-yielding
positions. Overnight federal funds sold decreased accordingly 54.76% from
$4.2 million on December 31, 2005 to $1.9 million on September 30, 2006.
Cumulatively, earning assets grew $8.5 million for the first nine months or
9.08% on an annualized basis and represent 88.99% of total assets.
Net interest income increased 2.70% to $1,447,000 in the third quarter of
2006 from $1,409,000 in the comparable period in 2005. Noninterest income,
exclusive of securities transactions, decreased 9.22% from $412,000 in the
third quarter of 2005 to $374,000 for the same period in 2006. Service
charges grew slightly by 0.53% during the period to $188,000 when compared to
the September 30, 2005 level of $187,000. Both the appraisal department and
secondary market mortgage department slowed during the third quarter and
contributed to the decline in other noninterest income of $30,000 or 16.13% to
$156,000. Noninterest expense increased 4.56% to $1,399,000 during the third
quarter 2006 from $1,338,000 for the same period in 2005, due primarily to
additional expenses associated with the Bank's growth and promotional efforts
regarding the 100th anniversary. For the first nine months of 2006, net
interest income increased to $4,306,000 from $4,182,000 in the comparable
period in 2005, an increase of $124,000 or 2.97%. For the same period,
noninterest income, exclusive of securities transactions, decreased slightly
or 0.64% from $1,098,000 in 2005 to $1,091,000 in 2006. Service charges
climbed 2.25% during the first nine months to $546,000 when compared to the
September 30, 2005 level of $534,000. Other noninterest income declined by
$15,000, or 3.18%, from $472,000 in 2005 to $457,000 in 2006. Noninterest
expense increased 5.26% to $4,045,000 during the first three quarters of 2006
from $3,843,000 for the same period in 2005. The net interest margin stood at
a level of 4.40% at the 2006 third quarter close, a 20 basis point decline
from the same period in 2005. The margin was pushed lower during the third
quarter as result of local deposit rates growth during recent quarters
increasing the Bank's cost of funds. This impact is expected to fully negate
itself as the balance of the asset re-pricing cycle completes over the next
twelve to eighteen months.
Richard M. Liles, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The
higher deposit rates commanded by our local markets have lowered earnings
during the second and third quarter. These pressures are beginning to ease
with the recent pauses by the Federal Reserve, signaling a possible end to the
recent tightening cycle, and our investing and lending strategies continue to
be focused on prudent rate risk policies designed to ensure that margin
pressures, when encountered, remain temporary. We are very pleased with the
quarterly and year-to-date results."
Bank of McKenney is a full-service community bank headquartered in
McKenney, Virginia with seven branches serving Southeastern Virginia and
assets totaling $150 million.
Certain statements in this document are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These
statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to
uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially
from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors. More
information about these factors is contained in Bank of McKenney's filings
with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve.
BANK OF MCKENNEY AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Balance Sheets Summary Data
September 30, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005
September 30, December 31,
ASSETS 2006 2005
Cash and due from banks $5,236,053 $3,452,836
Federal funds sold 1,903,000 4,241,000
Interest-bearing time deposits in banks - 3,015,123
Securities available for sale, at fair
market value 28,214,721 25,037,717
Restricted investments 1,285,125 1,265,225
Loans, net 100,874,384 93,293,989
Land, premises and equipment, net 6,771,194 6,744,063
Other assets 5,497,474 5,152,120
Total Assets $149,781,951 $142,202,073
LIABILITIES
Deposits $117,519,663 $110,663,016
Borrowed Funds 14,083,333 14,347,780
Other liabilities 1,258,109 1,408,780
Total Liabilities $132,861,105 $126,419,576
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total shareholders' equity $16,920,846 $15,782,497
Total Liabilities and Shareholders'
Equity $149,781,951 $142,202,073
BANK OF MCKENNEY AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Income Summary Data
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2006 2005 2006 2005
Interest and dividend
income $2,324,177 $2,047,017 $6,719,247 $5,803,501
Interest expense 877,660 638,017 2,413,233 1,621,310
Net interest income $1,446,517 $1,409,000 $4,306,014 $4,182,191
Provision for loan losses - 10,000 20,000 25,000
Net interest income after
provision for loan losses $1,446,517$1,399,000$4,286,014$4,157,191
Net noninterest expense 1,049,307 926,262 2,975,163 2,744,337
Net income before taxes $397,210 $472,738 $1,310,851 $1,412,854
Income taxes 121,348 146,942 403,796 447,994
Net income $275,862 $325,796 $907,055 $964,860
Basic & diluted earnings
per share $0.14 $0.17 $0.47 $0.50
Weighted average shares
outstanding 1,926,656 1,926,656 1,926,656 1,926,656
SOURCE Bank of McKenney
Contact: J. Bryant Neville, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bank of McKenney, +1-804-478-4434, bryant.neville@bankofmckenney.com