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Exhibit 99
Southcoast Financial Corporation
News Release
Southcoast Announces Six Months Earnings

Mt. Pleasant, S.C., July 17, 2013 / Globe Newswire / - Southcoast Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: SOCB) announced that it had unaudited net income of $8,041,000, or $1.14 per basic share, for the six months ended June 30, 2013. This compares to unaudited net income of $1,746,000, or $0.25 per basic share, for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  The June 30, 2013 income per share is based on 7,072,869 basic average shares compared to 7,037,787 basic average shares for 2012.
 
The year to date 2013 results include the reversal of the deferred tax asset (DTA) valuation allowance resulting in the recognition of a tax benefit of approximately $6,363,000, or $0.90 per share.  The reversal was reflective of sustained profitability and improving credit quality that has led to significantly lower credit related costs supporting the anticipated capacity to utilize the DTA in future periods to reduce income tax payments.    The second quarter of 2013 represents the sixth consecutive quarter of net income.  The impact of the DTA valuation allowance reversal, coupled with operating earnings, increased the Company’s book value to $5.85 per share as of June 30, 2013.
 
For the quarter ended June 30, 2013, the unaudited net income was $7,035,000, or $0.99 per basic share. This compares to an unaudited net income of $503,000, or $0.07 per basic share for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. The June 30, 2013 income per share is based on 7,074,123 basic average shares compared to 7,044,398 basic average shares for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.  The DTA valuation allowance reversal contributed $6,418,000, or $0.91 per basic share, to net income for the quarter.
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, net interest income increased $425,000 from $6,481,000 for the six months of 2012 to $6,906,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  The Company’s annualized net interest margin improved by 43 basis points to 3.85% for the first six months of 2013 from 3.42% for the first six months of 2012, due to the continued significant reduction in our cost of funds.
 
Noninterest income decreased to $1,280,000 for the first six months of 2013 from $1,531,000 for the first six months of 2012, primarily due to $215,000 of securities gains and $124,000 of gains on sales of fixed assets during the 2012 period, compared to only $105,000 of gains from sales of securities in the 2013 period. There were no gains on the sale of fixed assets during the first six months of 2013.
 
Noninterest expense levels increased to $6,508,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from $5,797,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  The first six months of 2012 included the benefit of $964,000 in net gains on sales of other real estate owned compared to only $314,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013.


 
 

 

Total assets as of June 30, 2013 were $444.3 million compared to $438.2 million as of December 31, 2012, an increase of 1.4%. Loans, excluding loans held for sale, increased to $328.8 million, or 0.4% from $327.5 million as of December 31, 2012. Deposits during the same period increased 1.6%, or $5.1 million, to $324.8 million. Brokered and wholesale time deposits totaled $1.2 million, a decrease of $12.3 million, while retail time deposits decreased by $4.9 million.  Noninterest bearing demand deposits increased by $12.2 million, while all other interest bearing non time deposits increased by $10.1 million. Other borrowings decreased 9.4% to $63.4 million.
 
“The 2013 results reflect the continued improvement of our net interest margin, continued decreased levels of nonperforming assets, and an improved deposit mix. These items are helping us achieve our goals of increased core earnings and a strong capital base,” said L. Wayne Pearson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
 
The Company’s ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets was 3.53% as of June 30, 2013, compared to 6.12% as of June 30, 2012.  The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans was 2.26% as of June 30, 2013, compared to 2.66% as of June 30, 2012.  The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans totaled 72.45% as of June 30, 2013, compared to 50.85% as of June 30, 2012.
 
The subsidiary bank’s capital position as of June 30, 2013 remains substantially in excess of regulatory well-capitalized requirements, with Tier 1 capital to average assets of 10.46%.    “We continue to be encouraged by the future direction of our Company given our capital strength and improvement in core operations,” concluded Pearson.

About Southcoast Financial Corporation

Southcoast Financial Corporation, headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, is the holding company of Southcoast Community Bank. The Bank, which opened for business July 20, 1998, is a state chartered commercial bank operating from its main office at 530 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina and nine branches in the Charleston, South Carolina area. Southcoast Financial Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol SOCB.

SOURCE   Southcoast Financial Corporation
/ Contact William C. Heslop, Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer, (843) 216-3019


 
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Southcoast Financial Corporation
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(dollars in thousands, except earnings per share)
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2013
   
June 30, 2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
INCOME STATEMENT DATA
           
   Net interest income
  $ 3,473     $ 3,304  
   Provision for loan losses
    -       330  
   Noninterest income
    691       625  
   Noninterest expenses
    3,547       3,145  
   Net income
  $ 7,035     $ 503  
                 
PER SHARE DATA
               
 Net income per share
               
    Basic
  $ 0.99     $ 0.07  
    Diluted
  $ 0.99     $ 0.07  
                 
BALANCE SHEET DATA
               
  Total assets
  $ 444,344     $ 438,868  
  Total deposits
    324,786       338,477  
  Total loans (net)
    321,419       315,858  
  Investment securities
    40,953       54,701  
  Other borrowings
    63,364       54,138  
  Junior subordinated debentures
    10,310       10,310  
  Shareholders' equity
    41,412       32,500  
                 
Average shares outstanding1
               
  Basic
    7,074,123       7,044,398  
  Diluted
    7,074,123       7,044,398  
                 
Book value per share1
  $ 5.85     $ 4.61  
                 
Key ratios
               
  Return on assets2
    6.47 %     0.46 %
  Return on equity2
    67.69 %     6.29 %
  Equity to asset ratio
    9.32 %     7.41 %
  Nonperforming assets to assets3
    3.53 %     6.12 %
  Reserve to loans
    2.26 %     2.66 %
  Reserve to nonperforming loans4
    72.45 %     50.85 %
  Net interest margin2
    3.85 %     3.42 %
                 
1  Prior period per share amounts adjusted for 15% stock dividends paid during January 2013 and June 2013.
 
2  Ratios for three months are annualized.
         
Includes nonaccruing loans, loans 90 or more days past due still accruing interest, troubled debt restructures, and other real estate owned.
 
4  Includes nonaccruing loans, loans 90 or more days past due still accruing interest, and troubled debt restructures.
 
 

 
 
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Southcoast Financial Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
June 30
   
December 31
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
         
 
 
Assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 30,215     $ 21,984  
Investments
    40,953       48,367  
Loans held for sale
    2,303       1,789  
Loans
    328,846       327,469  
Less: Allowance for loan losses
    7,427       8,159  
                 
Net loans
    321,419       319,310  
Fixed assets
    21,455       21,653  
Other assets
    27,999       25,118  
                 
    Total Assets
  $ 444,344     $ 438,221  
             
Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
               
Deposits:
               
 Noninterest bearing
  $ 50,973     $ 38,797  
 Interest bearing nontime
    125,389       115,245  
 Time deposits
    148,424       165,590  
                 
  Total deposits
    324,786       319,632  
Other borrowings
    63,364       69,949  
Other liabilities
    4,472       4,066  
Junior subordinated debentures
    10,310       10,310  
                 
   Total liabilities
    402,932       403,957  
                 
Shareholders' Equity
               
 Common Stock
    54,500       54,437  
 Accumulated deficit
    (10,960 )     (19,002 )
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (2,128 )     (1,171 )
                 
   Total shareholders' equity
    41,412       34,264  
                 
   Total Liabilities and
               
     Shareholders' equity
  $ 444,344     $ 438,221  
             
 

 
 
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Southcoast Financial Corporation
Consolidated Income Statements
(Dollars in thousands, except earnings per share)

   
Six Months Ended
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Interest Income
                       
 Interest and fees on loans
  $ 8,362     $ 8,377     $ 4,161     $ 4,222  
 Interest on investments
    491       651       239       347  
 Interest on Fed funds sold
    13       16       7       10  
                                 
   Total interest income
    8,866       9,044       4,407       4,579  
                                 
Interest expense
    1,960       2,563       934       1,275  
                                 
   Net interest income
    6,906       6,481       3,473       3,304  
Provision for loan losses
    0       430       -       330  
                                 
   Net interest income after provision
    6,906       6,051       3,473       2,974  
                                 
Noninterest income
    1,280       1,531       691       625  
                                 
   Total operating income
    8,186       7,582       4,164       3,599  
                                 
Noninterest expense
                               
 Salaries and benefits
    3,555       3,231       1,876       1,635  
 Occupancy and equipment
    1,458       1,476       705       741  
 Other expenses
    1,495       1,090       966       769  
                                 
                                 
   Total noninterest expense
    6,508       5,797       3,547       3,145  
                                 
Income before taxes
    1,678       1,785       617       454  
                                 
Income tax expense
    (6,363 )     39       (6,418 )     (49 )
                                 
Net income
  $ 8,041     $ 1,746     $ 7,035     $ 503  
                                 
Basic net income per share
  $ 1.14     $ 0.25     $ 0.99     $ 0.07  
                                 
Diluted net income per share
  $ 1.14     $ 0.25     $ 0.99     $ 0.07  
                                 
Average number of shares
                               
    Basic
    7,072,869       7,037,787       7,074,123       7,044,398  
    Diluted
    7,072,869       7,037,787       7,074,123       7,044,398  

 
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