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Exhibit 99.1

 

GRAPHIC

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

Contact Information:

Joseph W. Kennedy, Senior Vice President/CFO

Georgetown Bancorp, Inc.

978-352-8600

joe.kennedy@georgetownbank.com

 

Georgetown Bancorp, Inc. Reports 107% Increase in Earnings per Share for the Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2014

and Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

 

GEORGETOWN, MASSACHUSETTS, October 28, 2014 –

 

Georgetown Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTWN) (the “Company”), holding company for Georgetown Bank (the “Bank”), reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2014 of $390,000, or $.22 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $168,000, or $.09 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2013. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $1,039,000, or $0.60 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $527,000, or $0.29 per basic and diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Book value per share increased $0.65 to $16.45 at September 30, 2014 from $15.80 at December 31, 2013.

 

Robert E. Balletto, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “I am pleased to report a 107% increase in earnings per share on a year over year basis, primarily driven by an expansion of our net interest and dividend income. Additionally, our asset quality continues to be strong, as non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets was 0.38% at September 30, 2014.  Non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 declined 41% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2013, primarily caused by a decline in mortgage banking income, which was negatively affected by a soft real estate market and higher mortgage rates. We remain focused on our strategic plan, which we believe will enhance long-term stockholder value.”

 

The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.0425 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on or about November 24, 2014, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 10, 2014.

 



 

Georgetown Bancorp, Inc.

Selected Financial Data

 

 

 

At or for the

 

At or for the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

 

 

Selected Financial Condition Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

269,732

 

$

263,033

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

6,650

 

6,295

 

 

 

 

 

Loans receivable, net

 

229,126

 

223,912

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

2,136

 

2,396

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities (1)

 

20,803

 

19,331

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

183,165

 

175,961

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings

 

52,850

 

54,925

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

30,061

 

28,942

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity to total assets at end of period

 

11.14

%

11.00

%

 

 

 

 

Total shares outstanding

 

1,827,663

 

1,831,518

 

 

 

 

 

Book value per share

 

$

16.45

 

$

15.80

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset Quality Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-performing loans

 

$

1,029

 

$

399

 

 

 

 

 

Other real estate owned

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-performing assets

 

1,029

 

399

 

 

 

 

 

Non-performing loans to total loans

 

0.44

%

0.18

%

 

 

 

 

Non-performing assets to total assets

 

0.38

%

0.15

%

 

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans

 

207.58

%

600.50

%

 

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

 

0.92

%

1.06

%

 

 

 

 

Loans charged off

 

$

264

 

$

139

 

 

 

 

 

Recoveries on loans previously charged off

 

3

 

47

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Selected Operating Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and dividend income

 

$

2,803

 

$

2,467

 

$

8,346

 

$

6,953

 

Interest expense

 

371

 

289

 

1,074

 

866

 

Net interest and dividend income

 

2,432

 

2,178

 

7,272

 

6,087

 

Provision for loan losses

 

1

 

244

 

1

 

407

 

Net interest and dividend income after provision for loan losses

 

2,431

 

1,934

 

7,271

 

5,680

 

Non-interest income

 

249

 

241

 

775

 

1,307

 

Non-interest expense

 

2,053

 

1,924

 

6,389

 

6,161

 

Income before income taxes

 

627

 

251

 

1,657

 

826

 

Income tax provision

 

237

 

83

 

618

 

299

 

Net income

 

$

390

 

$

168

 

$

1,039

 

$

527

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share: basic

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.09

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.29

 

Net income per share: diluted

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.09

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance Ratios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on average assets

 

0.58

%

0.28

%

0.52

%

0.32

%

Return on average equity

 

5.31

%

2.28

%

4.77

%

2.34

%

Interest rate spread (2)

 

3.64

%

3.71

%

3.66

%

3.70

%

Net interest margin (2)

 

3.78

%

3.85

%

3.79

%

3.84

%

Efficiency ratio (3)

 

76.57

%

79.54

%

79.39

%

83.33

%

Non-interest expense to average total assets

 

3.07

%

3.25

%

3.21

%

3.73

%

 


(1) Does not include Federal Home Loan Bank Stock of $2.9 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(2) Presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34% resulting in an adjustment of $8,000 and $7,000 to investment security income for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $23,000 and $9,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

(3) The efficiency ratio represents non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest and dividend income and non-interest income.

 



 

About Georgetown Bancorp, Inc.

 

Georgetown Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Georgetown Bank. Georgetown 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 Bank, visit www.georgetownbank.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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