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EX-99.2 - PRESS RELEASE DATED JULY 21, 2016 - BCB BANCORP INCbcbexb992-july20.htm
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EXHIBIT 99.1
BCB Bancorp, Inc., Announces Second Quarter Financial Results
 
BAYONNE, N.J., July 25, 2016 -- BCB Bancorp, Inc., Bayonne, NJ (Nasdaq:BCBP) announced net income of $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to $1.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.12 for the three months ended June 30, 2016, compared with $0.20 for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The decrease in net income from the prior year partly reflects a decision by management to sell certain non-performing loans to further improve asset quality, recognizing a loss of approximately $0.3 million.
 

Net income was $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared with $3.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.28 for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared with $0.40 and $0.39, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
 
Total assets increased by $120.0 million, or 7.4 percent, to $1.738 billion at June 30, 2016, from $1.618 billion at December 31, 2015. The increase in total assets occurred primarily as a result of an increase in cash and cash equivalents of $103.1 million; an increase in securities available for sale of $8.7 million; an increase in loans held for sale of $2.9 million; an increase in loans receivable, net of $4.7 million; and an increase in premises and equipment of $1.4 million. Management is concentrating on maintaining adequate liquidity in anticipation of funding loans in the loan pipeline, as well as seeking opportunities to purchase securities in the secondary market that provide competitive returns in a risk-mitigated environment. It is management's intention to grow assets at a measured pace consistent with capital levels and as business opportunities permit. Organic growth should occur consistent with management's strategic plan under which additional branch office openings are anticipated in 2016.
 
Thomas Coughlin, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We continue to execute our growth strategy with a 7.4 percent increase in total assets and a 9.4 percent increase in our deposit base over the first six months of 2016 and have opened three new branches so far this year. With this expansion comes additional investments in infrastructure and employees, including loan production and business development professionals, resulting in increased non-interest expenses. The bank’s Board of Directors and senior management are confident this investment will yield continuing increases in overall shareholder value as we move forward.”
 

Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2016, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2015
 

Net income was $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, compared with $1.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The decrease in net income was primarily related to decreases in net interest income and non-interest income, and an increase in non-interest expense, partly offset by a decrease in the provision for loan losses and a decrease in the income tax provision.
 
Net interest income decreased by $333,000, or 2.4 percent, to $13.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $13.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The decrease in net interest income resulted primarily from a decrease in the average yield on interest-earning assets of 60 basis points, or 12.4 percent, to 4.22 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from 4.82 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2015, and increases in the average balance and cost of interest-bearing liabilities, partly offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing assets of $261.1 million, or 18.5 percent, to $1.675 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $1.414 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2015.
 
Interest income on loans receivable increased by $399,000, or 2.4 percent, to $17.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $16.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the average balance of loans receivable of $93.9 million, or 6.9 percent, to $1.448 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $1.355 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2015, partly offset by a decrease in the average yield on loans receivable to 4.77 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from 4.98 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in the average balance of loans receivable was in accordance with the Company’s growth strategy, which included the hiring of additional loan production and business development personnel and the opening of four additional branches over the last 18 months. The decrease in average yield on loans reflected the competitive price environment prevalent in the Company’s primary market area on loan facilities, as well as the repricing downward of certain variable rate loans.
 
Total interest expense increased by $978,000, or 29.3 percent, to $4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $3.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The increase resulted primarily from an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $230.0 million, or 19.3 percent, to $1.422 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $1.192 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2015, and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased by 9 basis points to 1.21 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from 1.12 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The average balance of deposits increased $223.6 million, or 22.6 percent, to $1.212 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $988.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, and the average balance of borrowing increased $6.0 million, or 2.9 percent, to $209.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $203.9 million and for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities was due to competitive forces in attracting new deposits and a change in the mix of funding sources and terms, including the Bank’s 15-month CD promotion to support aggressive loan growth. The increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances resulted from the Company’s utilization of medium-term, fixed rate FHLB advances as part of our interest rate risk management strategy.
 
Total non-interest income decreased by $281,000, or 15.7 percent, to $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. Gain on sales of loans decreased by $208,000 to $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, compared to $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. A loss on a bulk sale of impaired loans held in portfolio of $285,000 was incurred during the three months ended June 30, 2016, with no comparable sale for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The decrease in total non-interest income was partly offset by increases in fees and service charges of $203,000 to $736,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $533,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015, as well as an increase in other non-interest income of $9,000 to $26,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $17,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015.
 
Total non-interest expense increased by $1.0 million, or 9.0 percent, to $12.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $11.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. Salaries and employee benefits expense increased by $544,000, or 9.7 percent, to $6.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $5.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. This increase in both salaries and employee benefits was mainly attributable to an increase of 56 full-time equivalent employees, or 17.0 percent, to 386 at June 30, 2016, from 330 at June 30, 2015, which relates to the addition of business development and loan administration employees and the opening of four new branch offices in the last 18 months. Occupancy and equipment expense increased by $101,000, or 5.2 percent, to $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $1.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in occupancy and equipment expense also related primarily to the opening of the new branch offices. Professional fees increased by $179,000, or 58.9 percent, to $483,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $304,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015. Regulatory assessments increased by $95,000, or 35.8 percent, to $360,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $265,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015, primarily related to asset growth. Advertising expense increased by $153,000, or 64.6 percent, to $390,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $237,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015, resulting from continued expansion into new market areas. Other non-interest expense increased by $151,000, or 10.3 percent, to $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. Other non-interest expense consisted of loan expense, business development, office supplies, correspondent bank fees, telephone and communication and other fees and expenses, which all experienced increases as part of the Company’s growth strategy. The increase in total non-interest expense was partly offset by decreases in data processing expense by $177,000, or 17.5 percent, to $833,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, a decrease in directors fees by $17,000, or 8.5 percent, to $183,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $200,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015, as well as a decrease in other real estate owned (OREO) expenses by $26,000, or 21.7 percent, to $94,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $120,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The decrease in data processing expense primarily related to efficiencies achieved with the conversion to a new core system.
 
 
Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2015
 

Net income was $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared with $3.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in net income was primarily related to increases in total interest income, a decrease in the provision for loan loss, and an increase in non-interest income partly offset by an increase in non-interest expense.
 
Net interest income increased by $774,000, or 2.9 percent, to $27.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $26.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in net interest income resulted primarily from an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing assets of $289.4 million, or 21.3 percent, to $1.650 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $1.360 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2015, partly offset by a decrease in the average yield on interest-earning assets of 48 basis points, or 10.1 percent, to 4.31 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from 4.79 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
 

Interest income on loans receivable increased by $2.5 million, or 7.8 percent, to $34.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $32.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The increase was primarily attributable an increase in the average balance of loans receivable of $136.7 million, or 10.5 percent, to $1.445 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $1.308 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2015, and a decrease in the average yield on loans receivable to 4.81 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from 4.93 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in the average balance of loans receivable was in accordance with the Company’s growth strategy, which included the hiring of additional loan production and business development personnel and the opening of four additional branches over the last 18 months. The decrease in average yield on loans reflected the competitive price environment prevalent in the Company’s primary market area on loan facilities, as well as the repricing downward of certain variable rate loans.
 
Total interest expense increased by $2.2 million, or 34.8 percent, to $8.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $6.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The increase resulted primarily from an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $254.7 million, or 22.3 percent to $1.399 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $1.144 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2015, and an increase in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities of 11 basis points to 1.21 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from 1.10 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The average balance of deposits increased $236.9 million, or 24.9 percent, to $1.190 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $952.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, and the average balance of borrowings increased $17.8 million, or 9.29 percent, to $209.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $191.6 million and for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities was due to competitive forces in attracting new deposits and a change in the mix of funding sources and terms, including interest expense associated with the Bank’s 15-month CD promotion, including higher cost listing service certificates of deposit and brokered certificates of deposit, to support aggressive loan growth. The increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances resulted from the Company’s utilization of medium-term, fixed rate FHLB advances as part of our interest rate risk management strategy.
 
Total non-interest income increased by $168,000, or 5.6 percent, to $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. Non-interest income reflected an increase of $414,000 in fees and service charges for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared with the six months ended June 30, 2015, and an increase of $40,000 in gain on sale of loans for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared with the six months ended June 30, 2015, partly offset by a loss on a bulk sale of impaired loans held in portfolio of $285,000, incurred during the three months ended June 30, 2016, with no comparable sale for the three months ended June 30, 2015.
 
Total non-interest expense increased by $2.8 million, or 13.0 percent, to $23.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $21.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. Salaries and employee benefits expense increased by $1.3 million, or 12.4 percent, to $12.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $10.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. This increase in both salaries and employee benefits was mainly attributable to an increase of 56 full-time equivalent employees, or 17.0 percent, to 386 at June 30, 2016, from 330 at June 30, 2015, which relates to the addition of business development and loan administration employees and the opening of four new branch offices in the last 18 months Occupancy and equipment expense increased by $182,000, or 4.9 percent, to $3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $3.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in occupancy and equipment expense also related primarily to the opening of the new branch offices. Professional fees increased by $504,000, or 124.1 percent, to $910,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to $406,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016. Regulatory assessments increased by $170,000, or 31.5 percent, to $710,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $540,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015, primarily related to asset growth. Advertising expense increased by $78,000, or 11.6 percent, to $753,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $675,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015, resulting from continued expansion into new market areas. These increases in non-interest expense were partly offset by decreases in data processing fees by $166,000, or 8.1 percent, to $1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, directors fees by $43,000, from $336,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $379,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015, and other real estate owned (OREO) expenses decreased by $59,000, or 34.9 percent, to $110,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $169,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015. Other non-interest expense increased by $747,000, or 31.9 percent, to $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $2.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. Other non-interest expense consisted of loan expense, business development, office supplies, correspondent bank fees, telephone and communication and other fees and expenses, which all experienced increases as part of the Company’s growth strategy. The decrease in data processing expense primarily related to efficiencies achieved with the conversion to a new core system.
 
BCB Community Bank presently operates 18 full-service offices in Bayonne, Colonia, Edison, Fairfield, Hoboken, Holmdel, Jersey City, Monroe Township, Rutherford, South Orange and Woodbridge, New Jersey, and two in Staten Island, New York.
 
Contact
 
Thomas Keating, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer – 201.823.0700
or
Thomas Coughlin, President and Chief Executive Officer – 201.823.0700
 
 
Forward-looking Statements and Associated Risk Factors
 
This release, like many written and oral communications presented by BCB Bancorp, Inc., and our authorized officers, may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding our prospective performance and strategies within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are including this statement for purposes of said safe harbor provisions.
 
Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations of the Company, are generally identified by use of words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “strive,” “try,” or future or conditional verbs such as “could,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or similar expressions. Our ability to predict results or the actual effects of our plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.
 
There are a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, that could cause actual conditions, events, or results to differ significantly from those described in our forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions and trends, either nationally or in some or all of the areas in which we and our customers conduct our respective businesses; conditions in the securities markets or the banking industry; changes in interest rates, which may affect our net income, prepayment penalties and other future cash flows, or the market value of our assets; changes in deposit flows, and in the demand for deposit, loan, and investment products and other financial services in the markets we serve; changes in the financial or operating performance of our customers’ businesses; changes in real estate values, which could impact the quality of the assets securing the loans in our portfolio; changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios; changes in competitive pressures among financial institutions or from non-financial institutions; changes in our customer base; potential exposure to unknown or contingent liabilities of companies targeted for acquisition; our ability to retain key members of management; our timely development of new lines of business and competitive products or services in a changing environment, and the acceptance of such products or services by our customers; any interruption or breach of security resulting in failures or disruptions in customer account management, general ledger, deposit, loan or other systems; any interruption in customer service due to circumstances beyond our control; the outcome of pending or threatened litigation, or of other matters before regulatory agencies, or of matters resulting from regulatory exams, whether currently existing or commencing in the future; environmental conditions that exist or may exist on properties owned by, leased by, or mortgaged to the Company; changes in estimates of future reserve requirements based upon the periodic review thereof under relevant regulatory and accounting requirements; changes in legislation, regulation, and policies, including, but not limited to, those pertaining to banking, securities, tax, environmental protection, and insurance, and the ability to comply with such changes in a timely manner; changes in accounting principles, policies, practices, or guidelines; operational issues stemming from, and/or capital spending necessitated by, the potential need to adapt to industry changes in information technology systems, on which we are highly dependent; the ability to keep pace with, and implement on a timely basis, technological changes; changes in the monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board; war or terrorist activities; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and geopolitical factors affecting our operations, pricing and services.
 
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which such statements were made.
 
 
 

 

BCB BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data, Unaudited)
 
             
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2016
   
2015
 
             
ASSETS
           
Cash and amounts due from depository institutions
  $ 15,277     $ 11,808  
Interest-earning deposits
    220,497       120,827  
   Total cash and cash equivalents
    235,774       132,635  
                 
Interest-earning time deposits
    980       1,238  
Securities available for sale
    18,365       9,623  
Loans held for sale
    4,875       1,983  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $18,338 and
               
$18,042 respectively
    1,424,891       1,420,118  
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost
    11,016       10,711  
Premises and equipment, net
    17,113       15,727  
Accrued interest receivable
    5,757       5,595  
Other real estate owned
    1,328       1,564  
Deferred income taxes
    9,860       9,881  
Other assets
    8,384       9,331  
    Total Assets
  $ 1,738,343     $ 1,618,406  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Non-interest bearing deposits
  $ 145,872     $ 130,920  
Interest bearing deposits
    1,248,433       1,143,009  
  Total deposits
    1,394,305       1,273,929  
Short-term debt
          -  
Long-term debt
    200,000       200,000  
Subordinated debentures
    4,124       4,124  
Other liabilities and accrued interest payable
    7,608       6,809  
    Total Liabilities
    1,606,037       1,484,862  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Preferred stock: $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized,
               
issued and outstanding1,560 shares of series A, B, and C 6% noncumulative perpetual
               
  preferred stock (liquidation value $10,000 per share) at June 30, 2016 and 1,731 at December 31, 2015
    -       -  
Additional paid-in capital preferred stock
    15,464       17,174  
Common stock; no par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized, issued 13,767,014 and 13,738,587
               
  at June 30,2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, outstanding 11,237,751 shares and
               
11,209,324 shares, respectively
    881       879  
Additional paid-in capital common stock
    119,129       118,803  
Retained earnings
    27,388       27,382  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)
    (1,460 )     (1,598 )
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,529,263 shares at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015
    (29,096 )     (29,096 )
    Total Stockholders' Equity
    132,306       133,544  
                 
     Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  $ 1,738,343     $ 1,618,406  
                 

 
 

 

BCB BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In Thousands, except for per share amounts, Unaudited)

                         
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
 
                         
Interest income:
                       
  Loans, including fees
  $ 17,263     $ 16,864     $ 34,756     $ 32,231  
  Investments, taxable
    173       152       373       298  
  Other interest-earning assets
    245       20       383       27  
     Total interest income
    17,681       17,036       35,512       32,556  
                                 
Interest expense:
                               
  Deposits:
                               
     Demand
    470       227       832       399  
     Savings and club
    93       94       182       216  
     Certificates of deposit
    2,126       1,382       4,160       2,503  
      2,689       1,703       5,174       3,118  
     Borrowed money
    1,629       1,637       3,277       3,151  
       Total interest expense
    4,318       3,340       8,451       6,269  
                                 
Net interest income
    13,363       13,696       27,061       26,287  
Provision for loan losses
    37       1,130       226       1,850  
                                 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    13,326       12,566       26,835       24,437  
                                 
Non-interest income:
                               
   Fees and service charges
    736       695       1,447       1,301  
   Gain on sales of loans
    1,029       1,075       1,953       1,645  
   Loss on bulk sale of impaired loans held in portfolio
    (285 )     -       (285 )      
   Other
    26       17       45       46  
      Total non-interest income
    1,506       1,787       3,160       2,992  
                                 
Non-interest expense:
                               
   Salaries and employee benefits
    6,160       5,616       12,184       10,841  
   Occupancy and equipment
    2,043       1,942       3,915       3,733  
   Data processing and service fees
    833       1,010       1,895       2,061  
   Professional fees
    483       304       910       406  
   Director fees
    183       200       336       379  
   Regulatory assessments
    360       265       710       540  
   Advertising and promotional
    390       237       753       675  
   Other real estate owned, net
    94       120       110       169  
   Other
    1,620       1,469       3,090       2,343  
      Total non-interest expense
    12,166       11,163       23,903       21,147  
                                 
Income before income tax provision
    2,666       3,190       6,092       6,282  
Income tax provision
    1,085       1,309       2,476       2,555  
                                 
Net Income
  $ 1,581     $ 1,881     $ 3,616     $ 3,727  
Preferred stock dividends
    234       201       468       403  
Net Income available to common stockholders
  $ 1,347     $ 1,680     $ 3,148     $ 3,324  
                                 
Net Income per common share-basic and diluted
                               
Basic
  $ 0.12     $ 0.20     $ 0.28     $ 0.40  
Diluted
  $ 0.12     $ 0.20     $ 0.28     $ 0.39  
                                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
                               
Basic
    11,229       8,421       11,223       8,410  
Diluted
    11,233       8,447       11,226       8,434