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Exhibit 99.1

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PRESS RELEASE

Contact Information:
Joseph W. Kennedy, Senior Vice President/CFO
Georgetown Bancorp, Inc.
978-352-8600
joe.kennedy@georgetownsb.com

Georgetown Bancorp, Inc. Reports Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

GEORGETOWN, MASSACHUSETTS, October 27, 2011 –
Georgetown Bancorp, Inc. (OTCBB: GTWN) (the “Company”), holding company for Georgetown Savings Bank (the “Bank”), reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2011 of $284,000, or $.11 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $365,000, or $.14 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2010. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $596,000, or $.23 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $986,000, or $.38 per basic and diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
Robert E. Balletto, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2011 reflected a return to more normalized earnings as there were no major charge-offs and non-performing assets to total assets totaled 1.76% and remained below local and national averages. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 were negatively affected primarily by the charge-off of one, large, out-of-market, residential home equity loan. We believe this charge-off is not a reflection of a negative trend in our loan portfolio overall. The Company continues to  focus on generating commercial loan and core deposit growth, which we believe will build long-term shareholder value.”
 
 


 
 

 

Georgetown Bancorp, Inc.
Selected Financial Data
 
 
 
 
   
At or for the
   
At or for the
             
   
Nine Months Ended
   
Year Ended
             
   
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
             
   
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
             
Selected Financial Condition Data:
                       
Total assets
  $ 195,590     $ 205,015              
Cash and cash equivalents
    6,685       3,298              
Loans receivable, net
    167,662       178,524              
Allowance for loan losses
    1,742       1,651              
Investment securities (1)
    8,691       10,421              
Deposits
    147,999       151,463              
Borrowings
    25,683       32,173              
                             
Total stockholders' equity
    19,887       19,169              
Stockholders' equity to total assets at end of period
    10.17 %     9.35 %            
Total shares outstanding
    2,680,455       2,662,387              
                             
Asset Quality Data:
                           
Total non-performing loans
  $ 3,392     $ 253              
Other real estate owned
    53       53              
Total non-performing assets
    3,445       306              
Non-performing loans to total loans
    2.00 %     0.14 %            
Non-performing assets to total assets
    1.76 %     0.15 %            
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
    51.36 %     652.57 %            
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
    1.03 %     0.92 %            
Loans charged off
  $ 744     $ 143              
Recoveries on loans previously charged off
    10       12              
                             
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
Selected Operating Data:
                           
Interest and dividend income
  $ 2,573     $ 2,830     $ 8,147     $ 8,330  
Interest expense
    581       857       1,897       2,593  
   Net interest income
    1,992       1,973       6,250       5,737  
Provision for loan losses
    80       23       825       188  
    Net interest income after
                               
        provision for loan losses
    1,912       1,950       5,425       5,549  
Non-interest income
    203       308       627       869  
Non-interest expense
    1,664       1,676       5,130       4,871  
Income before income taxes
    451       582       922       1,547  
Income tax provision
    167       217       326       561  
   Net income
  $ 284     $ 365     $ 596     $ 986  
                                 
Net income per share:  basic
  $ 0.11     $ 0.14     $ 0.23     $ 0.38  
Net income per share:  diluted
  $ 0.11     $ 0.14     $ 0.23     $ 0.38  
                                 
                                 
Performance Ratios:
                               
Return on average assets
    0.58 %     0.69 %     0.40 %     0.63 %
Return on average equity
    5.75 %     7.87 %     4.06 %     7.25 %
Interest rate spread
    4.09 %     3.70 %     4.15 %     3.62 %
Net interest margin
    4.32 %     3.95 %     4.37 %     3.88 %
Efficiency ratio (2)
    75.83 %     73.50 %     74.60 %     73.73 %
Non-interest expense to average total assets
    3.41 %     3.18 %     3.40 %     3.13 %
                                 
(1) Does not include Federal Home Loan Bank Stock of $3.1 million.
           
(2) The efficiency ratio represents non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
     




 
 

 



About Georgetown Bancorp, Inc.

Georgetown Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Georgetown Savings Bank. Georgetown Savings Bank, with branch offices in Georgetown, North Andover and Rowley, Massachusetts, is committed to making a positive difference in the communities we serve. We strive to deliver exceptional personal service at all times and to help each of our customers achieve their unique financial goals through a competitive array of commercial and consumer banking services. To learn more about Georgetown Savings Bank, visit www.georgetownsb.com or call 978-352-8600.


Forward-looking statements

This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements, such as statements of the Company’s or the Bank’s plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expects,” “subject,” “believe,” “will,” “intends,” “will be” or “would.” These statements are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which are beyond the Company’s or the Bank’s control) and actual results may differ materially. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements (which reflect management’s analysis of factors only as of the date of which they are given). These factors include general economic conditions, trends in interest rates, the ability of our borrowers to repay their loans, the ability of the Company or the Bank to effectively manage its growth, and results of regulatory examinations, among other factors. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Current Reports on Form 8-K.

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