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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP
ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS

July 24, 2013-Honesdale, PA
Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwood Financial Corp (Nasdaq Global Market-NWFL) and its subsidiary, Wayne Bank, announced earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2013 of $1,839,000.  This represents a decrease of $419,000 from the $2,258,000 earned in the similar period of 2012 due primarily to an increase in the provision for loan losses.  Earnings per share (fully diluted) were $.51 in the 2013 period, decreasing from the $.63 earned in the similar period of 2012 after adjusting for the retroactive effect of the 10% stock dividend declared during the first quarter of 2013.  Annualized return on average assets for the three months ended June 30, 2013 was 1.07% with an annualized return on average equity of 7.87%.  Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2013 totaled $4,147,000, which is $297,000 lower than the same six month period of last year also due primarily to increased loan loss provisions.  Earnings per share (fully diluted) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 totaled $1.14 and $1.23 per share, respectively, after adjusting for the 10% stock dividend.
Total assets as of June 30, 2013 were $697.6 million with loans receivable of $480.7 million, deposits of $550.2 million and stockholders’ equity of $90.5 million.
Loans receivable increased $1.3 million since June 30, 2012.  Residential real estate loans increased $10.5 million during the period while other retail loans, including construction loans, grew $1.6 million.  The commercial loan portfolio, principally real estate related, decreased $10.8 million during the period including $4.8 million of anticipated Small Business Administration financing payoffs.  The Company also sold $6.3 million of
 
 
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fixed-rate residential mortgages, principally with 30-year terms, for purposes of interest rate risk management.
Non-performing assets, which include non-performing loans and foreclosed assets, totaled $12.9 million and represented 1.85% of total assets as of June 30, 2013 compared to $14.1 million and 2.09% of total assets as of December 31, 2012 and $10.1 million, or 1.48% of total assets, as of June 30, 2012.  Net charge-offs were $777,000 for the quarter and totaled $1,353,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to $244,000 and $434,000, respectively, for the similar periods in 2012.  Based on the level of non-performing assets and net charge-offs, the Company determined that it was appropriate to provide $800,000 and $1.6 million for potential future loan losses for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013, respectively, compared to $400,000 and $750,000, respectively, for the similar periods in 2012.  The allowance for loan losses totaled $5,749,000 as of June 30, 2013 and represented 1.20% of total loans outstanding, compared to $5,775,000 and 1.20% on June 30, 2012.
For the three months ended June 30, 2013, net interest income, on a fully taxable equivalent basis (fte), totaled $6,430,000, a decrease of $135,000 compared to the similar period in 2012.  Net interest margin (fte) for the 2013 period was 3.99% decreasing from 4.14% for the similar period in 2012 due to a decrease of 33 basis points in the yield on interest earning assets which more than offset the 22 basis point decrease in the cost of funds.  Decreasing yields due to the reinvestment of securities and loans cashflows continue to negatively impact the net interest margin.  Net interest income (fte) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 totaled $12,817,000, which was a $253,000 decrease from the similar period in 2012.  The net interest margin (fte) was 4.03% in the 2013 period and
 
 
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4.16% during the first six months of 2012.  Decreasing yields on loans and securities contributed to the reduced net interest margin.
Other income for the three months ended June 30, 2013 totaled $1,212,000 compared to $1,206,000 for the similar period in 2012.  Service charges and fees improved $61,000 compared to the prior year period which helped offset a $96,000 decrease in net gains from the sale of loans and securities.  For the six months ended June 30, 2013, other income totaled $3,089,000 compared to $2,497,000 in the 2012 period.  The 2013 period includes $770,000 of proceeds from a bank-owned life insurance policy and a $174,000 improvement in all other service charges and fees compared to the same period of last year.  The 2012 period also included $60,000 of gains on the sale of $2.3 million of residential mortgage loans compared to $3,000 in similar gains on sales of $1.6 million of mortgage loans in the current period.  Gains on the sales of investment securities totaled $392,000 on sales of $15.3 million for the 2013 period compared to $687,000 on sales of $18.3 million in the 2012 period.
Other expenses totaled $4,133,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $176,000, or 4.6%, from the $3,957,000 reported in the similar period of 2012. Salaries and benefits increased $77,000, or 3.8%, while occupancy and equipment expenses rose $60,000, or 12.2%.  All other operating expenses increased $39,000, net.  For the six months ended June 30, 2013, other expenses totaled $8,434,000 compared to $8,104,000 for the similar period in 2012, an increase of $330,000, or 4.1%.  Employee costs increased $137,000, or 3.3%, while occupancy and equipment costs rose $102,000, or 10.4%.  All other operating expenses increased $91,000, net.
Mr. Critelli commented, “We are continuing to feel the negative impact of a slow economy, high unemployment and a soft real estate market.  Working with borrowers to
 
 
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resolve problem loans will remain a top priority.  The ongoing low interest rate environment also continues to place pressure on our net interest margin.  However, our year-to-date margin exceeds 4.00% and our capital levels remain well above peer.  We look forward to serving our growing base of stockholders and customers as the economy slowly recovers from the extended  downturn.”
Norwood Financial Corp., is the parent company of Wayne Bank, which operates sixteen offices throughout Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Lackawanna Counties, Pennsylvania.  The Company’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the symbol, “NWFL”.
Forward-Looking Statements.
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 contains safe harbor provisions regarding forward-looking statements.  When used in this discussion, the words “believes”, “anticipates”, “contemplates”, “expects”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.  Those risks and uncertainties include changes in federal and state laws, changes in interest rates, risks associated with the acquisition of North Penn Bancorp, the ability to control costs and expenses, demand for real estate and general economic conditions.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to those forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release references tax-equivalent net interest income, which is a non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measure.  Tax-equivalent net interest income is derived from GAAP net interest income using an assumed tax rate of 34%.  We believe the presentation of net interest income on a tax–equivalent basis ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice.
The following reconciles net interest income to net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis:
 
   
Three months ended
June 30
   
Six months ended
June 30
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
                         
Net Interest Income
  $ 6,144     $ 6,247     $ 12,245     $ 12,434  
Taxable equivalent basis adjustment
  using 34% marginal tax rate
    286       318       572       636  
Net interest income on a fully taxable
  equivalent basis
  $ 6,430     $ 6,565     $ 12,817     $ 13,070  
                                 

Contact:   William S. Lance
                 Executive Vice President &
                 Chief Financial Officer
   NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP
                  570-253-8505
                  www.waynebank.com

 
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NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
           
Consolidated Balance Sheets
           
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
           
 (unaudited)
           
   
June 30
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
ASSETS
 
 
   
 
 
  Cash and due from banks
  $ 9,872     $ 9,135  
  Interest-bearing deposits with banks
    17,425       15,261  
     Cash and cash equivalents
    27,297       24,396  
                 
  Securities available for sale
    150,750       144,720  
  Securities held to maturity,  fair value 2013: $177 and 2012:  $177
    173       172  
  Loans receivable (net of unearned Income)
    480,715       479,421  
  Less: Allowance for loan losses
    5,749       5,775  
    Net loans receivable
    474,966       473,646  
  Regulatory stock, at cost
    2,527       3,243  
  Bank premises and equipment, net
    7,206       7,371  
  Bank owned life insurance
    14,527       12,119  
  Foreclosed real estate owned
    1,297       1,268  
  Accrued interest receivable
    2,488       2,416  
  Goodwill
    9,715       9,715  
  Other intangible assets
    575       720  
  Other assets
    6,085       5,081  
     TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 697,606     $ 684,867  
                 
LIABILITIES
               
  Deposits:
               
   Non-interest bearing demand
  $ 93,881     $ 82,525  
   Interest-bearing
    456,269       451,632  
     Total deposits
    550,150       534,157  
  Short-term borrowings
    32,075       27,192  
  Other borrowings
    20,150       27,579  
  Accrued interest payable
    1,037       1,335  
  Other liabilities
    3,734       4,363  
     TOTAL LIABILITIES
    607,146       594,626  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
  Common Stock, $.10 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares
               
         issued: 2013: 3,708,718 shares,  2012: 3,371,849 shares
    371       337  
  Surplus
    34,949       24,696  
  Retained earnings
    58,626       64,788  
  Treasury stock, at cost: 2013: 86,749 shares, 2012: 94,242 shares
    (2,299 )     (2,739 )
  Accumulated other comprehensive income
    (1,187 )     3,159  
     TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    90,460       90,241  
                 
     TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
               
      STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 697,606     $ 684,867  

 
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NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
                       
Consolidated Statements of Income
                       
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
                       
  (unaudited)
 
 
                   
   
Three Months Ended June 30
   
Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
INTEREST INCOME
                       
  Loans receivable, including fees
  $ 6,169     $ 6,431     $ 12,355     $ 12,804  
  Securities
    877       1,007       1,746       2,033  
  Other
    10       7       12       11  
    Total Interest income
    7,056       7,445       14,113       14,848  
                                 
INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
  Deposits
    719       942       1,473       1,903  
  Short-term borrowings
    15       13       27       24  
  Other borrowings
    178       243       368       487  
    Total Interest expense
    912       1,198       1,868       2,414  
NET INTEREST INCOME
    6,144       6,247       12,245       12,434  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    800       400       1,600       750  
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    5,344       5,847       10,645       11,684  
 
                               
OTHER INCOME
                               
  Service charges and fees
    620       559       1,221       1,113  
  Income from fiduciary activities
    89       80       174       178  
  Net realized gains on sales of securities
    254       285       392       687  
  Gains on sale of loans
    1       66       3       60  
  Earnings and proceeds on life insurance policies
    148       131       1,073       263  
  Other
    100       85       226       196  
    Total other income
    1,212       1,206       3,089       2,497  
                                 
OTHER EXPENSES
                               
  Salaries and  employee benefits
    2,124       2,047       4,335       4,198  
  Occupancy, furniture and equipment
    550       490       1,079       977  
  Data processing related
    230       216       452       448  
  Taxes, other than income
    179       149       352       301  
  Professional Fees
    172       217       359       444  
  FDIC Insurance assessment
    110       97       221       196  
  Foreclosed real estate owned
    86       85       277       207  
  Other
    682       656       1,359       1,333  
    Total other expenses
    4,133       3,957       8,434       8,104  
                                 
INCOME BEFORE TAX
    2,423       3,096       5,300       6,077  
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    584       838       1,153       1,633  
NET INCOME
  $ 1,839     $ 2,258     $ 4,147     $ 4,444  
                                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.51     $ 0.63     $ 1.15     $ 1.23  
                                 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.51     $ 0.63     $ 1.14     $ 1.23  

 
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NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
           
Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
           
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
           
             
For the Three Months Ended June 30
 
2013
   
2012
 
             
Net interest income
  $ 6,144     $ 6,247  
Net income
    1,839       2,258  
                 
Net interest spread (fully taxable equivalent)
    3.83 %     3.95 %
Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent)
    3.99 %     4.14 %
Return on average assets
    1.07 %     1.33 %
Return on average equity
    7.87 %     10.06 %
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.51     $ 0.63  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.51     $ 0.63  
                 
                 
For the Six Months Ended June 30
               
                 
Net interest income
  $ 12,245     $ 12,434  
Net income
    4,147       4,444  
                 
Net interest spread (fully taxable equivalent)
    3.87 %     3.97 %
Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent)
    4.03 %     4.16 %
Return on average assets
    1.22 %     1.32 %
Return on average equity
    8.94 %     9.94 %
Basic earnings per share
  $ 1.15     $ 1.23  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 1.14     $ 1.23  
                 
As of June 30
               
                 
Total assets
  $ 697,606     $ 684,867  
Total loans receivable
    480,715       479,421  
Allowance for loan losses
    5,749       5,775  
Total deposits
    550,150       534,157  
Stockholders' equity
    90,460       90,241  
Trust assets under management
    120,802       110,187  
                 
Book value per share
  $ 24.98     $ 25.03  
Equity to total assets
    12.97 %     13.18 %
Allowance to total loans receivable
    1.20 %     1.20 %
Nonperforming loans to total loans
    2.41 %     1.85 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets
    1.85 %     1.48 %
 
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