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MSB FINANCIAL CORP. RELEASES FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS
 
Millington, New Jersey, April 29, 2016 – MSB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: MSBF) (the “Company”) parent company of Millington Bank, reported today the results of its operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016.
 
The Company reported net income of $159,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to net income of $216,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015. Net income per diluted common share was $0.03 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and $0.04 for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 reflect the results of operations of MSB Financial Corp., a federal corporation which was the predecessor company to the Company.
 
Total assets were $380.1 million at March 31, 2016, compared to $375.7 million at December 31, 2015, an increase of $4.4 million or 1.2%. During 2016, the Company experienced growth of $8.4 million or 3.2%, in loans receivable, net. Commercial and multi-family real estate loans continued to have the most growth during the first three months of 2016 as the Company continues to diversify its loan portfolio.

The following table summarizes loan balances and composition at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

   
At
   
At
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
 
                         
Residential mortgage:
                       
   One-to-four family
  $ 155,764       55.9 %   $ 154,624       57.1 %
   Home equity
    34,484       12.4       35,002       12.9  
                                 
Total residential mortgage
    190,248       68.3       189,626       70.0  
                                 
 Commercial and multi-family real estate
    65,227       23.4       59,642       22.0  
 Construction
    11,280       4.0       10,895       4.0  
 Commercial and industrial
    11,399       4.1       10,275       3.8  
                                 
Total commercial loans
    87,906       31.5       80,812       29.8  
                                 
Consumer loans
    371       0.2       493       0.2  
                                 
Total loans receivable
    278,525       100.0 %     270,931       100.0 %
                                 
Less:
                               
   Loans in process
    3,729               4,600          
   Deferred loan fees
    412               417          
   Allowance
    3,671               3,602          
                                 
Total loans receivable, net
  $ 270,713             $ 262,312          
                                 
 
Total deposits at March 31, 2016 were $276.8 million compared with $262.6 million at December 31, 2015.  Overall, deposits increased by $14.2 million, or 5.4% with most of the growth occurring in interest demand deposits of $8.0 million or 19.1%. Noninterest demand deposits also increased $5.0 million, or 17.6%. Most of the growth in these two categories was attributable to developing stronger relationships with our commercial and small business customers.

 
 

 
The following table summarizes deposit balances and composition at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

   
At
   
At
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
March 31, 2016
   
December 31, 2015
 
                         
Noninterest demand
  $ 33,139       11.97 %   $ 28,173       10.73 %
Interest demand
    49,875       18.02       41,893       15.95  
Savings
    103,575       37.41       102,196       38.92  
Money Market
    5,211       1.88       4,928       1.88  
                                 
   Total demand deposits
    191,800       69.28       177,190       67.48  
                                 
Certificates of Deposit
    85,041       30.72       85,408       32.52  
                                 
Total Deposits
  $ 276,841       100.00 %   $ 262,598       100.00 %

“We are pleased with the progress we have made during the first quarter of 2016”, stated Michael A. Shriner, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “Much of our staff has been focused on our core system conversion, which will occur in May 2016, as well as normal activities.   The investment in our infrastructure will position us well for the years ahead and we are looking forward to our transition.  The organization remains committed to continue to enhance and strengthen its defenses specifically as they relate to mitigating the ever increasing risk of cybersecurity.”
 
Mr. Shriner added, “So far in 2016, our efforts have resulted in the positive growth and diversification of the organization’s deposit portfolio as well as its loan portfolio.  We are encouraged that this ongoing strategy has provided a favorable expansion of the company’s net interest margin.”


Forward Looking Statement Disclaimer
 
The foregoing release may contain forward-looking statements concerning the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company. We caution that such statements are subject to a number of uncertainties and actual results could differ materially, and, therefore, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ from those contemplated include our continued ability to grow the loan portfolio, the successful conversion of our core system and our continued ability to manage cybersecurity risks.
 

Contact:
Michael A. Shriner, President & CEO
 
(908) 647-4000
 
mshriner@millingtonbank.com


 
 

 
 

 
 

MSB FINANCIAL CORP
   
(In Thousands, except for per share amount)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Statement of Financial Condition Data:
03/31/2016
03/31/2015
Total assets
$380,134
$347,455
     
Cash and cash equivalents
14,515
6,849
     
Loans receivable, net
270,713
239,274
     
Securities held to maturity
73,603
78,228
     
Deposits
276,841
265,760
     
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
22,675
37,100
     
Total stockholders' equity
76,560
41,290
     
Stock Information:
   
Number of shares of common stock outstanding
5,953
5,010
Book value per share of common stock
$12.86
$8.24
Closing market price
$12.85
$11.41
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
Summary of Operations:  
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31,
 
(In Thousands, except for per share amounts)
 
2016
   
2015
 
Total interest income
  $ 3,298     $ 2,934  
                 
Total interest expense
    510       554  
                 
Net interest income
    2,788       2,380  
                 
Provision (credit) for loan losses
    130       (52 )
                 
Net interest income after provision (credit) for loan losses
    2,658       2,432  
                 
Non-interest income
    141       163  
                 
Non-interest expense
    2,564       2,258  
                 
Income before taxes
    235       337  
                 
Income tax expense
    76       121  
                 
Net income
  $ 159     $ 216  
                 
Net income per common share - basic
  $ 0.03     $ 0.04  
Net income per common share - diluted
  $ 0.03     $ 0.04  
                 
Weighted average number of shares - basic
    5,743       5,637  
Weighted average number of shares - diluted
    5,812       5,637  
                 
Performance Ratios:
               
Return on average assets annualized
    0.17 %     0.25 %
Return on average common equity annualized
    0.83 %     2.10 %
Net interest margin
    3.12 %     3.00 %
Efficiency ratio
    87.54 %     88.79 %
Operating expenses / average assets annualized
    2.73 %     2.65 %
                 

 
 

 

 
   
For the three months ended
 
   
03/31/16
   
03/31/15
 
Average Balance Sheet
(In Thousands)
 
Average
Balance
   
Interest
Income/
Expense
   
Yield
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
Income/
Expense
   
Yield
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans Receivable
  $ 271,815     $ 2,838       4.18 %   $ 235,387     $ 2,508       4.26 %
Securities held to maturity
    76,932       431       2.24       78,461       404       2.06  
Other interest-earning assets
    8,430       29       1.38       3,176       22       2.77  
Total interest-earning assets
    357,177       3,298       3.69       317,024       2,934       3.70  
Allowance for Loan Loss
    (3,622 )                     (3,587 )                
Non-interest-earning assets
    21,646                       26,758                  
Total non-interest-earning assets
    18,024                       23,171                  
Total Assets
  $ 375,201                     $ 340,195                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
NOW & Money Market
  $ 48,453     $ 21       0.17 %   $ 45,667     $ 17       0.15 %
Savings and club deposits
    102,445       56       0.22       100,350       53       0.21  
Certificates of deposit
    84,437       237       1.12       92,658       295       1.27  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    235,335       314       0.53       238,675       365       0.61  
                                                 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    29,754       196       2.63       31,783       189       2.38  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    265,089       510       0.77       270,458       554       0.82  
                                                 
Non-interest-bearing deposit
    29,621                       25,638                  
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities
    3,820                       2,882                  
Total Liabilities
    298,530                       298,978                  
                                                 
Equity
    76,671                       41,217                  
Total Liabilities and Equity
  $ 375,201                     $ 340,195                  
                                                 
Net Interest Spread
            2,788       2.92 %             2,380       2.88 %
                                                 
Net Interest Margin
                    3.12 %                     3.00 %
                                                 
Ratio of Interest Earning Assets to Interest Bearing Liabilities
    134.74 %                     117.22 %