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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS

April 18, 2014
Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwood Financial Corp. (Nasdaq Global Market – NWFL) and its subsidiary, Wayne Bank, announced earnings of $1,964,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 which represents a decrease from the $2,308,000 recorded during the same three month period of last year.  Earnings in 2013 were higher due to $770,000 of proceeds from a bank-owned life insurance policy that was recorded in the first quarter of 2013, some of which was offset by higher core earnings in the current year.  Earnings per share on a fully diluted basis were $.54 in the first quarter of this year compared to $.63 in the first quarter of 2013.  The annualized return on average assets was 1.13% in the first quarter of 2014 and the annualized return on average equity was 8.46%.
Total assets were $703.2 million as of March 31, 2014, an increase of $22.5 million compared to the prior year total.  Total loans increased $17.3 million compared to March 31, 2013 notwithstanding the sale of $1.0 million of residential mortgage loans to reduce the Company’s interest rate risk position during the current year.  Residential mortgage loan balances increased $3.2 million, commercial financing increased $11.2 million, construction loans increased $6.7 million and installment loans grew $1.3 million, while commercial real estate loans have decreased $5.1 million compared to the prior year.  Total deposits increased $4.4 million over the past twelve months which
 
 
 

 
includes a $9.0 million increase in non-interest bearing demand deposits.  Stockholders’ equity increased $1.3 million during the past year, due principally to the retention of earnings.
Non-performing assets totaled $10.9 million or 1.55% of total assets at March 31, 2014 comprised of $9.5 million of non-performing loans and $1.4 million of foreclosed real estate owned, compared to $10.6 million of non-performing assets or 1.48% of total assets at December 31, 2013. The increase recorded during the quarter includes the transfer of four properties into foreclosed real estate owned with a carrying value of $383,000.  As of March 31, 2013, non-performing assets totaled $13.7 million.  Net charge-offs for the three month period ending March 31, 2014 were $400,000 which represents a decrease compared to $576,000 of net charge-offs in the first quarter of last year.  Based on the current composition of the loan portfolio, management determined that it would be prudent to provide additional reserves and added $420,000 to the allowance for loan losses compared to $800,000 during the same period of last year.  The decrease in the provision for loan losses reflects the lower levels of net charge-offs and non-performing assets. The allowance for loan losses was 1.15% of total loans outstanding on March 31, 2014 compared to 1.13% on December 31, 2013 and 1.20% on March 31, 2013.
Net interest income (fully taxable equivalent) was $6,462,000 during the first quarter of 2014 which is $75,000 higher than the comparable three month period of last year.  The net interest margin was negatively impacted by lower rates on new loan closings, but a $22.0 million increase in average loans outstanding helped to offset much of the decrease due to pricing.  A $14.9 million increase in average securities
 
 
 

 
added $135,000 of additional earnings.  The yield on interest earning assets decreased two basis points compared to the prior quarter while the cost of funds decreased three basis points.  As a result, the net interest margin (fte) remained stable at 3.91% compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2013.  In comparison to the quarter ended March 31, 2013, the net interest margin (fte) declined from 4.07% to 3.91% due to the downward repricing of the balance sheet.
Other income totaled $1,053,000 in the first quarter of 2014 compared to $1,877,000 during the same period of last year.  The $824,000 decrease in other income reflects $770,000 of proceeds from a bank-owned life insurance policy recorded in 2013.  During the current period, the Company recognized a net gain of $95,000 from the sale of securities compared to $138,000 in the prior-year period.
Operating expenses totaled $4,132,000 in the first quarter and were $169,000, or 3.9%, lower than the same period of last year.  Foreclosed real estate costs provided the majority of the decrease and were $126,000 lower than the first quarter of last year while all other operating costs decreased $43,000, net.
Mr. Critelli stated that “Our first quarter results provide a good start for 2014.  While net income was down due to a non-recurring gain recognized in the first quarter of last year, our core earnings improved due to increased net interest income and reduced operating expenses.  We are continuing to work our way through credit quality issues that have been brought on by the prolonged economic downturn, and improving our credit quality will remain a top priority in 2014.  Our net interest margin continues to exceed peer banks, and our capital base continues to exceed peer and “well capitalized” targets.  We continue to search out opportunities available to us, and we
 
 
 

 
look forward to serving our growing base of stockholders and customers as the economy slowly recovers from the recent downturn.”
Norwood Financial Corp. is the parent company of Wayne Bank which operates from 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.
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 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:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Net interest income
  $ 6,145     $ 6,101  
Tax equivalent basis adjustment using 34% marginal    tax rate
      317         286  
Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis
  $ 6,462     $ 6,387  




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

 
 

 


NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
           
Consolidated Balance Sheets
           
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
           
 (unaudited)
           
   
March 31
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
ASSETS
 
 
   
 
 
   Cash and due from banks
  $ 8,607     $ 6,763  
   Interest-bearing deposits with banks
    142       9,182  
          Cash and cash equivalents
    8,749       15,945  
                 
  Securities available for sale
    156,165       148,598  
  Securities held to maturity,  fair value 2014: $176 and 2013:  $175
    175       173  
  Loans receivable (net of unearned Income)
    496,016       478,663  
  Less: Allowance for loan losses
    5,727       5,726  
     Net loans receivable
    490,289       472,937  
  Regulatory stock, at cost
    2,741       2,533  
  Bank premises and equipment, net
    7,031       7,191  
  Bank owned life insurance
    17,930       14,402  
  Foreclosed real estate owned
    1,364       1,099  
  Accrued interest receivable
    2,330       2,456  
  Goodwill
    9,715       9,715  
  Other intangible assets
    477       610  
  Deferred tax asset
    4,294       2,724  
  Other assets
    1,974       2,370  
          TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 703,234     $ 680,753  
                 
LIABILITIES
               
   Deposits:
               
     Non-interest bearing demand
  $ 93,400     $ 84,357  
     Interest-bearing
    446,676       451,275  
          Total deposits
    540,076       535,632  
  Short-term borrowings
    40,373       21,859  
  Other borrowings
    23,373       25,343  
  Accrued interest payable
    973       1,082  
  Other liabilities
    4,239       3,917  
            TOTAL LIABILITIES
    609,034       587,833  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Common Stock, $.10 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares
         
         issued: 2014: 3,708,718  shares,  2013: 3,709,034 shares
    371       371  
Surplus
    35,050       34,912  
Retained earnings
    61,671       57,847  
Treasury stock, at cost: 2014: 71,297 shares, 2013: 80,438 shares
    (1,892 )     (2,345 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (1,000 )     2,135  
           TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    94,200       92,920  
                 
          TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
               
                 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 703,234     $ 680,753  

 
 

 


NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
           
Consolidated Statements of Income
           
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
           
  (unaudited)
 
 
       
    
Three Months Ended March 31
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
INTEREST INCOME
           
    Loans receivable, including fees
  $ 5,980     $ 6,186  
    Securities
    987       868  
    Other
    1       3  
         Total Interest income
    6,968       7,057  
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE
               
   Deposits
    635       754  
   Short-term borrowings
    22       12  
   Other borrowings
    166       190  
        Total Interest expense
    823       956  
NET INTEREST INCOME
    6,145       6,101  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    420       800  
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    5,725       5,301  
 
               
OTHER INCOME
               
    Service charges and fees
    575       592  
    Income from fiduciary activities
    104       85  
    Net realized gains on sales of securities
    95       138  
    Gains on sale of loans
    39       11  
    Earnings and proceeds on life insurance policies
    168       925  
    Other
    71       126  
           Total other income
    1,053       1,877  
                 
OTHER EXPENSES
               
      Salaries and  employee benefits
    2,165       2,211  
      Occupancy, furniture and equipment
    578       529  
      Data processing related
    212       221  
      Taxes, other than income
    165       174  
      Professional Fees
    165       187  
      FDIC Insurance assessment
    114       111  
      Foreclosed real estate owned
    65       191  
      Other
    668       677  
             Total other expenses
    4,132       4,301  
                 
INCOME BEFORE TAX
    2,646       2,877  
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    682       569  
NET INCOME
  $ 1,964     $ 2,308  
                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.54     $ 0.64  
                 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.54     $ 0.63  

 
 

 


NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
           
Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
           
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
           
             
For the Three Months Ended March 31
 
2014
   
2013
 
             
Net interest income
  $ 6,145     $ 6,101  
Net income
    1,964       2,308  
                 
Net interest spread (fully taxable equivalent)
    3.77 %     3.91 %
Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent)
    3.91 %     4.07 %
Return on average assets
    1.13 %     1.39 %
Return on average equity
    8.46 %     10.02 %
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.54     $ 0.64  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.54     $ 0.63  
                 
                 
As of March 31
               
                 
Total assets
  $ 703,234     $ 680,753  
Total loans receivable
    496,016       478,663  
Allowance for loan losses
    5,727       5,726  
Total deposits
    540,076       535,632  
Stockholders' equity
    94,200       92,920  
Trust assets under management
    129,739       118,091  
                 
Book value per share
  $ 25.88     $ 25.66  
Equity to total assets
    13.40 %     13.65 %
Allowance to total loans receivable
    1.15 %     1.20 %
Nonperforming loans to total loans
    1.92 %     2.63 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets
    1.55 %     2.01 %

 
 

 


NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
       
 
                   
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
                             
(dollars in thousands)
                             
   
March 31
   
December 31
   
September 30
   
June 30
   
March 31
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2013
   
2013
   
2013
 
ASSETS
                             
   Cash and due from banks
  $ 8,607     $ 7,528     $ 15,193     $ 9,872     $ 6,763  
   Interest-bearing deposits with banks
    142       335       12,221       17,425       9,182  
        Cash and cash equivalents
    8,749       7,863       27,414       27,297       15,945  
                                         
  Securities available for sale
    156,165       158,132       150,904       150,750       148,598  
  Securities held to maturity
    175       174       174       173       173  
  Loans receivable (net of unearned income)
    496,016       503,097       486,968       480,715       478,663  
   Less: Allowance for loan losses
    5,727       5,708       5,558       5,749       5,726  
     Net loans receivable
    490,289       497,389       481,410       474,966       472,937  
  Regulatory stock, at cost
    2,741       2,877       2,141       2,527       2,533  
  Bank owned life insurance
    17,930       17,790       14,653       14,527       14,402  
  Bank premises and equipment, net
    7,031       7,125       7,250       7,206       7,191  
  Foreclosed real estate owned
    1,364       1,009       993       1,297       1,099  
  Goodwill and other intangibles
    10,192       10,225       10,258       10,290       10,325  
  Other assets
    8,598       8,650       8,574       8,573       7,550  
          TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 703,234     $ 711,234     $ 703,771     $ 697,606     $ 680,753  
                                         
LIABILITIES
                                       
   Deposits:
                                       
     Non-interest bearing demand
  $ 93,400     $ 92,684     $ 101,632     $ 93,881     $ 84,357  
     Interest-bearing deposits
    446,676       448,498       447,066       456,269       451,275  
          Total deposits
    540,076       541,182       548,698       550,150       535,632  
   Other borrowings
    63,746       73,675       58,422       52,225       47,202  
   Other liabilities
    5,212       4,513       5,305       4,771       4,999  
            TOTAL LIABILITIES
    609,034       619,370       612,425       607,146       587,833  
                                         
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    94,200       91,864       91,346       90,460       92,920  
                                         
          TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
                                       
                 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 703,234     $ 711,234     $ 703,771     $ 697,606     $ 680,753  

 
 

 


NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
                             
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
                             
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
                             
   
March 31
   
December 31
   
Sept 30
   
June 30
   
March 31
 
Three months ended
 
2014
   
2013
   
2013
   
2013
   
2013
 
INTEREST INCOME
                             
    Loans receivable, including fees
  $ 5,980     $ 6,019     $ 6,202     $ 6,169     $ 6,186  
    Securities
    987       972       939       877       868  
    Other
    1       9       5       10       3  
         Total interest income
    6,968       7,000       7,146       7,056       7,057  
                                         
INTEREST EXPENSE
                                       
    Deposits
    635       674       701       719       754  
    Borrowings
    188       181       175       193       202  
        Total interest expense
    823       855       876       912       956  
NET INTEREST INCOME
    6,145       6,145       6,270       6,144       6,101  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    420       400       400       800       800  
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION
                                       
     FOR LOAN LOSSES
    5,725       5,745       5,870       5,344       5,301  
                                         
OTHER INCOME
                                       
    Service charges and fees
    575       578       614       620       592  
    Income from fiduciary activities
    104       94       111       89       85  
    Net realized gains on sales of securities
    95       291       198       254       138  
    Gains (losses) on sale of loans and servicing rights
    39       121       (12 )     1       11  
    Earnings and proceeds on life insurance
    168       162       150       148       925  
    Other
    71       64       155       100       126  
           Total other income
    1,053       1,310       1,216       1,212       1,877  
                                         
OTHER EXPENSES
                                       
    Salaries and  employee benefits
    2,165       2,009       2,103       2,124       2,211  
    Occupancy, furniture and equipment, net
    578       550       507       550       529  
    Foreclosed real estate owned
    65       73       217       86       191  
    FDIC insurance assessment
    114       109       114       110       111  
    Other
    1,210       1,357       1,232       1,263       1,259  
             Total other expenses
    4,132       4,098       4,173       4,133       4,301  
                                         
INCOME BEFORE TAX
    2,646       2,957       2,913       2,423       2,877  
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    682       776       777       584       569  
NET INCOME
  $ 1,964     $ 2,181     $ 2,136     $ 1,839     $ 2,308  
                                         
Basic  earnings per share
  $ 0.54     $ 0.60     $ 0.59     $ 0.51     $ 0.64  
 
                                       
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.54     $ 0.60     $ 0.59     $ 0.51     $ 0.63  
                                         
Book Value per share
  $ 25.88     $ 25.43     $ 25.54     $ 24.98     $ 25.66  
                                         
Return on average equity (annualized)
    8.46 %     9.33 %     9.33 %     7.87 %     10.02 %
Return on average assets (annualized)
    1.13 %     1.23 %     1.22 %     1.07 %     1.39 %
                                         
Net interest spread (fte)
    3.77 %     3.76 %     3.89 %     3.83 %     3.91 %
Net interest margin (fte)
    3.91 %     3.91 %     4.05 %     3.99 %     4.07 %
                                         
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
    1.15 %     1.13 %     1.14 %     1.20 %     1.20 %
Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)
    0.32 %     0.21 %     0.49 %     0.65 %     0.48 %
Nonperforming loans to total loans
    1.92 %     1.90 %     2.11 %     2.41 %     2.63 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets
    1.55 %     1.48 %     1.60 %     1.85 %     2.01 %