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Exhibit 99.1

PRESS RELEASE

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
Contact: Press:   

Mary Beth Kissane,

Walek & Associates

(212) 590-0536

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Press:

  

Frank D. Filipo,

Executive Vice President

(631) 208-2400

  

4 West Second Street

Riverhead, NY 11901

(631) 208-2400 (Voice) - (631) 727-3214 (FAX)

invest@suffolkbancorp.com

 

Investor:

  

 

Douglas Ian Shaw

Senior Vice President

(631) 208-2400

  

SUFFOLK BANCORP ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER

AND THE FULL YEAR OF 2011

Riverhead, New York, January 31, 2012 — Suffolk Bancorp (NASDAQ - SUBK) today released the results of its operations during the fourth quarter and full year of 2011. Unaudited earnings-per-share for the quarter were $0.12, a decrease of 62.5 percent from $0.32 during the comparable period of 2010. Net income for the quarter was $1,156,000, down 62.3 percent from $3,069,000 during the same quarter last year. The net loss-per-share for the full year was $(0.01), down 101.2 percent from $0.65 as restated a year ago. The net loss for the year was $76,000, down 101.2 percent from net income of $6,256,000 as restated during 2010. A detailed financial summary follows the text.

Key reasons for the changes in performance include the following:

Decrease of $1,913,000, or 62.3 percent in net income quarter to comparable quarter of 2010:

 

   

Decrease of $2,391,000, or 12.8 percent in net interest income owing to lower balances of earning assets, and liabilities; and higher balances of non-performing assets. This was offset by a $4,737,000 or 85.6 decrease in the provision for loan losses.

 

   

Decrease in other income of $2,073,000 or 60.5 percent, primarily attributable to a decrease in deposit service charges owing to lower balances. Fourth quarter results also include a loss attributable to other-than-temporary-impairment on two private label collateralized mortgage obligations in the Bank’s investment portfolio of $1,052,000.

 

   

Increase in other expense of $1,837,000 or 13.6 percent including increased accounting, consulting, and other costs to bring financial reporting current and to assist in transition of management.

Decrease of $6,332,000 or 101.2 percent in net income for the year 2011 from the year 2010:

 

   

Decrease of $7,028,000, or 9.2 percent in net interest income owing to lower balances of earning assets and liabilities, and higher balances of non-performing assets. This was offset by a $7,198,000 or 22.4 decrease in the provision for loan losses, and an increase of a $2,918,000 or 223.6 percent in the benefit from income taxes.

 

   

Increase in other expense of $8,264,000 or 16.3 percent including increased accounting, consulting, and other costs to bring financial reporting current and to assist in transition of management.

 

   

Decrease in other income of $1,156,000 or 10.3 percent primarily attributable to a decrease in deposit service charges owing to lower balances. Annual results also include a loss attributable to other-than-temporary-impairment on two private label collateralized mortgage obligations in the Bank’s investment portfolio of $1,052,000.


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President and Chief Executive Officer, Howard C. Bluver, remarked, “Given the significant challenges faced by the Bank throughout 2011, I am pleased that this quarter’s results continue to reflect the financial strength that has been the hallmark of this institution over its long history. The Bank was profitable in the fourth quarter, notwithstanding significant costs incurred to complete financial restatements; exceeds all well-capitalized regulatory standards; and maintains an allowance for loan losses equal to 4.12 percent of total loans. Further, the net interest margin of 4.91 percent this quarter is a testament to the loyal customer base that our employees never lose sight of for even a single day.”

He continued, “I am also pleased we made progress this quarter in reducing our levels of non-performing loans and assets. This will continue to be a primary focus for Suffolk as we move through 2012. While the uncertain economic environment on the east end of Long Island will continue to be the most important factor impacting our ability to show future progress, I am confident that we now have in place the right senior leadership and workout resources to manage this priority in a smart and focused way. We also expect to announce the appointment of an experienced Chief Financial Officer shortly.”

Suffolk Bancorp is a one-bank holding company engaged in the commercial banking business through the Suffolk County National Bank, a full service commercial bank headquartered in Riverhead, New York. “SCNB” is Suffolk Bancorp’s wholly owned subsidiary. Organized in 1890, the Suffolk County National Bank has 30 offices in Suffolk County, New York.

Safe Harbor Statement Pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release includes statements which look to the future. These can include remarks about Suffolk, the banking industry, the economy in general, expectations of the business environment in which Suffolk operates, projections of future performance, and potential future credit experience. These remarks are based upon current management expectations, and may, therefore, involve risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified and are beyond Suffolk’s control and are subject to a variety of uncertainties that could cause future results to vary materially from Suffolk’s historical performance, or from current expectations. Factors that could affect Suffolk Bancorp include particularly, but are not limited to: a failure by Suffolk to meet the deadline under SEC rules for filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K (or any permitted extension thereof), or any further delay in filing its Annual Report beyond April 15, 2012; the possibility of further delay in Suffolk’s hiring of a new CFO; changes in interest rates; increases or decreases in retail and commercial economic activity in Suffolk’s market area; variations in the ability and propensity of consumers and businesses to borrow, repay, or deposit money, or to use other banking and financial services; results of regulatory examinations; any failure by Suffolk to comply with our written agreement with the OCC (the “Agreement”) or the individual minimum capital ratios for the Bank established by the OCC; the cost of compliance with the Agreement; any failure by Suffolk to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting; larger-than-expected losses from the sale of assets; potential litigation or regulatory action relating to the matters resulting in Suffolk’s failure to file on time its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2011, June 30, 2011, and September 30, 2011 or resulting from the revisions to earnings previously announced on April 12, 2011 or the restatement of its financial statements for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010 and year ended December 31, 2010; and the potential that net charge-offs are higher than expected or for further increases in our provision for loan losses. Further, it could take Suffolk longer than anticipated to implement its strategic plans to increase revenue and manage non-interest expense, or it may not be possible to implement those plans at all. Finally, new and unanticipated legislation, regulation, or accounting standards may require Suffolk to change its practices in ways that materially change the results of operations.

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STATISTICAL SUMMARY

(unaudited, in thousands of dollars except for share and per share data)

 

     4th Qtr 2011     4th Qtr 2010     Change     YTD 2011     YTD 2010     Change  
           restated                 restated        

EARNINGS

            

Earnings (Loss)-Per-Share - Basic

   $ 0.12      $ 0.32        (62.6 %)    $ (0.01   $ 0.65        (101.2 %) 

Cash Dividends-Per-Share

     —          0.15        (100.0 %)      —          0.81        (100.0 %) 

Net Income

     1,154        3,069        (62.4 %)      (78     6,256        (101.2 %) 

Net Interest Income

     16,244        18,635        (12.8 %)      69,564        76,592        (9.2 %) 

AVERAGE BALANCES

            

Average Assets

   $ 1,523,781      $ 1,672,174        (8.9 %)    $ 1,590,988      $ 1,702,384        (6.5 %) 

Average Net Loans

     943,463        1,101,736        100.0     1,012,835        1,129,917        (10.4 %) 

Average Investment Securities

     315,049        439,053        (28.2 %)      362,972        456,367        (20.5 %) 

Average Interest-Earning Assets

     1,436,209        1,563,649        (8.2 %)      1,515,560        1,596,384        (5.1 %) 

Average Deposits

     1,328,504        1,443,024        (7.9 %)      1,393,832        1,430,738        (2.6 %) 

Average Borrowings

     —          41,906        (100.0 %)      20,269        93,169        (78.2 %) 

Average Interest -Bearing Liabilities

     794,474        950,419        (16.4 %)      894,599        1,019,227        (12.2 %) 

Average Equity

     139,462        143,392        (2.7 %)      136,094        141,631        (3.9 %) 

RATIOS

            

Return on Average Equity

     3.31     8.56     (61.3 %)      (0.06 %)      4.42     (101.3 %) 

Return on Average Assets

     0.30     0.73     (58.7 %)      (0.00 %)      0.37     (101.3 %) 

Average Equity/Average Assets

     9.15     8.58     6.7     8.55     8.32     2.8

Net Interest Margin (FTE)

     4.91     5.01     (2.0 %)      4.97     5.05     (1.6 %) 

Efficiency Ratio

     87.02     61.08     42.5     74.15     57.82     28.2

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio End of Period

     8.46     8.26     2.4      

Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio End of Period

     12.98     11.36     14.3      

Total Risk-based Capital Ratio End of Period

     14.26     12.62     13.0      

ASSET QUALITY

            

during period:

            

Net Charge-offs

   $ 4,535      $ 3,777        20.1   $ 13,299      $ 16,051        (17.1 %) 

Net Charge-offs/Average Net Loans (annualized)

     1.92     1.37     40.2     1.31     1.42     (7.6 %) 

at end of period:

            

Total Non-performing Loans

     80,760        29,484        173.9      

Foreclosed Real Estate (“OREO”)

     1,800        5,719        (68.5 %)       

Total Non-performing Assets

     82,560        35,203        134.5      

Allowance/Non-performing Loans

     49.48     96.39     (48.7 %)       

Allowance/Loans, Net of Discount

     4.12     2.56     61.3      

Net Loans/Deposits

     70.87     77.27     (8.3 %)       

EQUITY

            

Shares Outstanding

     9,726,814        9,692,312        0.4      

Common Equity

   $ 136,560      $ 136,820        (0.2 %)       

Book Value Per Common Share

     14.04        14.12        (0.5 %)       

Tangible Common Equity

     135,746        136,006        (0.2 %)       

Tangible Book Value Per Common Share

     13.96        14.03        (0.5 %)       

LOAN DISTRIBUTION

            

at end of period:

            

Commercial, Financial & Agricultural Loans

   $ 206,652      $ 248,750        (16.9 %)       

Commercial Real Estate Mortgages

     428,646        431,179        (0.6 %)       

Real Estate - Construction Loans

     49,704        82,720        (39.9 %)       

Residential Mortgages (1st and 2nd Liens)

     160,619        195,993        (18.0 %)       

Home Equity Loans

     79,684        84,696        (5.9 %)       

Consumer Loans

     43,806        67,814        (35.4 %)       

Other Loans

     543        1,127        (51.8 %)       
  

 

 

   

 

 

         

Total Loans (Net of Unearned Discounts)

   $ 969,654      $ 1,112,279        (12.8 %)       


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CONDITION

(unaudited, in thousands of dollars except for share data)

 

     December 31,        
     2011     2010     Change  
           restated        

ASSETS

      

Cash & Due From Banks

   $ 172,559      $ 41,149        319.4

Federal Reserve Bank Stock

     712        652        9.2

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

     1,744        3,531        (50.6 %) 

Investment Securities:

      

Available for Sale, at Fair Value

     299,204        396,670        (24.6 %) 

Obligations of States & Political Subdivisions, Held to Maturity

     9,315        9,936        (6.3 %) 

Corporate Bonds & Other Securities

     80        80        0.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total Investment Securities

     308,599        406,686        (24.1 %) 

Total Loans

     969,654        1,112,279        (12.8 %) 

Allowance for Loan Losses

     39,958        28,419        40.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net Loans

     929,696        1,083,860        (14.2 %) 

Premises & Equipment, Net

     27,984        25,548        9.5

Other Real Estate Owned, Net

     1,800        5,719        (68.5 %) 

Accrued Interest and Loan Fees Receivable

     6,885        7,025        (2.0 %) 

Goodwill

     814        814        0.0

Other Assets

     33,434        31,883        4.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 1,484,227      $ 1,606,867        (7.6 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

      

Demand Deposits

   $ 525,379      $ 493,630        6.4

Saving, N.O.W. & Money Market Deposits

     531,544        601,828        (11.7 %) 

Time Certificates of $100,000 or More

     168,140        210,096        (20.0 %) 

Other Time Deposits

     86,809        97,199        (10.7 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total Deposits

     1,311,872        1,402,753        (6.5 %) 

Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings

     —          40,000        (100.0 %) 

Dividend Payable on Common Stock

     —          1,454        (100.0 %) 

Accrued Interest Payable

     348        591        (41.1 %) 

Other Liabilities

     35,447        25,249        40.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     1,347,667        1,470,047        (8.3 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

      

Common Stock (par value $2.50; 15,000,000 shares authorized; 9,726,814 and 9,692,312 shares outstanding at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively)

     34,330        34,236        0.3

Paid-in Capital

     24,010        23,368        2.7

Treasury Stock at Par (4,005,270 and 4,002,158 shares, respectively)

     (10,013     (10,005     0.1

Retained Earnings

     91,303        91,450        (0.2 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   
     139,630        139,049        0.4

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax

     (3,070     (2,229     37.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     136,560        136,820        (0.2 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 1,484,227      $ 1,606,867        (7.6 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited, in thousands of dollars except for share and per share data)

 

     For the 3 Months Ended           For the Year to Date        
     December 31,           December 31,        
     2011     2010     Change     2011     2010     Change  
           restated                 restated        

INTEREST INCOME

            

Federal Funds Sold & Interest Due from Banks

   $ 92      $ 20        360.0   $ 232      $ 28        728.6

United States Treasury Securities

     —          71        (100.0 %)      96        284        (66.2 %) 

Obligations of States & Political Subdivisions

     1,532        1,989        (23.0 %)      6,864        7,807        (12.1 %) 

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     1,311        1,771        (26.0 %)      5,869        7,728        (24.1 %) 

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     —          162        (100.0 %)      337        769        (56.2 %) 

Corporate Bonds & Other Securities

     44        79        (44.3 %)      247        399        (38.1 %) 

Loans and Loan Fees

     14,356        16,746        (14.3 %)      61,844        69,291        (10.7 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total Interest Income

     17,335        20,838        (16.8 %)      75,489        86,306        (12.5 %) 

INTEREST EXPENSE

            

Saving, N.O.W. & Money Market Deposits

     342        789        (56.7 %)      1,960        3,340        (41.3 %) 

Time Certificates of $100,000 or more

     453        644        (29.7 %)      2,029        2,915        (30.4 %) 

Other Time Deposits

     296        424        (30.2 %)      1,281        1,789        (28.4 %) 

Federal Funds Purchased & Repurchase Agreements

     —          1        (100.0 %)      1        3        (66.7 %) 

Borrowings

     —          345        (100.0 %)      654        1,667        (60.8 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total Interest Expense

     1,091        2,203        (50.5 %)      5,925        9,714        (39.0 %) 

Net Interest Income

     16,244        18,635        (12.8 %)      69,564        76,592        (9.2 %) 

Provision for Loan Losses

     800        5,537        (85.6 %)      24,888        32,086        (22.4 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses

     15,444        13,098        17.9     44,676        44,506        0.4

OTHER INCOME (LOSS)

            

Service Charges on Deposit Accounts

     934        1,061        (12.0 %)      3,898        4,806        (18.9 %) 

Other Service Charges, Commissions & Fees

     836        974        (14.2 %)      3,467        3,565        (2.7 %) 

Fiduciary Fees

     209        216        (3.2 %)      853        976        (12.6 %) 

Gain on Sale of Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”)

     —          310        (100.0 %)      —          310        (100.0 %) 

Net Gain on Sale of Securities Available for Sale

     3        363        (99.2 %)      1,648        375        339.5

Other-Than-Temporary-Impairment on Securities (includes total losses of $2,205, net of $1,153 recognized in other comprehensive loss, pre-tax, for the three months and year ended December 31, 2011)

     (1,052     —          (100.0 %)      (1,052     —          (100.0 %) 

Other Operating Income

     421        502        (16.1 %)      1,251        1,191        5.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Income

     1,351        3,426        (60.6 %)      10,065        11,223        (10.3 %) 

OTHER EXPENSE

            

Salaries & Employee Benefits

     7,456        6,836        9.1     30,914        28,518        8.4

Net Occupancy Expense

     1,403        1,369        2.5     5,794        5,399        7.3

Equipment Expense

     489        474        3.2     1,940        2,050        (5.4 %) 

Outside Services

     1,189        982        21.1     4,612        2,631        75.3

FDIC Assessments

     528        662        (20.2 %)      3,069        2,751        11.6

OREO Expense

     58        882        (93.4 %)      351        882        (60.2 %) 

Prepayment Fee on Borrowing

     —          —          0.0     1,028        —          100.0

Other Operating Expense

     4,189        2,270        84.5     11,334        8,547        32.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total Other Expense

     15,312        13,475        13.6     59,042        50,778        16.3

Income (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes

     1,483        3,049        (51.4 %)      (4,301     4,951        (186.9 %) 

Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes

     329        (20     (1,745.0 %)      (4,223     (1,305     223.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

NET INCOME

   $ 1,154      $ 3,069        (62.4 %)    $ (78   $ 6,256        (101.2 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Average:

            

Common Shares Outstanding

     9,726,814        9,685,194        0.4     9,720,827        9,658,534        0.6

Dilutive Stock Options

     —          4,022        (100.0 %)      —          4,447        (100.0 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Average Total

     9,726,814        9,689,216        0.4     9,720,827        9,662,981        0.6

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

            

Basic

   $ 0.12      $ 0.32        (62.6 %)    $ (0.01   $ 0.65        (101.2 %) 

Diluted

   $ 0.12      $ 0.32        (62.6 %)    $ (0.01   $ 0.65        (101.2 %)