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MSB FINANCIAL CORP. RELEASES SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS
 
Millington, New Jersey, July 31, 2017 – MSB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: MSBF) (the "Company"), parent company of Millington Bank, reported today the results of its operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.
 
The Company reported net income of $732,000, or $0.13 per diluted common share, for the three months ended       June 30, 2017, compared to net income of $223,000, or $0.04 per diluted common share, for the three months ended June 30, 2016. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was $1.3 million, or $0.23 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $382,000, or $0.07 per diluted common share, for the six months ended                     June 30, 2016.

Growth in net interest income and margin reflect growth in commercial loans
Net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2017 increased $993,000, or 33.9%, to $3.9 million compared to $2.9 million for the second quarter of 2016.  For the six months ended June 30, 2017, net interest income grew $1.8 million, or 31.5%, to $7.5 million compared to $5.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. Net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was 3.35% compared to 3.17% for the same period in 2016 while for the six months ended June 30, 2017, net interest margin was 3.32%, an improvement of 17 basis points, compared to 3.15% for the six months ended June 30, 2016. Net interest income and net interest margin continue to increase due primarily to the growth in the Company's commercial real estate and commercial loan portfolios.

Commercial loan growth year to date
At June 30, 2017, the Company's net loan portfolio totaled $426.4 million, an increase of $58.4 million or 15.9%, compared to $368.0 million at December 31, 2016. Commercial real estate loans increased $29.3 million or 23.5% while commercial and industrial loans increased $22.4 million or 49.6% from December 31, 2016 as the Company continues to focus on the origination of commercial relationships. Additionally, construction loans increased $13.1 million or 78.9% from December 31, 2016.

The following table summarizes loan balances and composition at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 
At
   
At
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2017
   
2016
 
                     
Residential mortgage:
                   
One-to-four family
 
$
164,448
   
37.0
%
 
$
160,534
   
42.3
%
Home equity
   
29,021
   
6.5
     
32,262
   
8.5
 
                             
Total residential mortgage
   
193,469
   
43.5
     
192,796
   
50.8
 
                             
Commercial and multi-family real estate
   
153,984
   
34.6
     
124,656
   
32.8
 
Construction
   
29,623
   
6.6
     
16,554
   
4.4
 
Commercial and industrial
   
67,686
   
15.2
     
45,246
   
11.9
 
                             
Total commercial loans
   
251,293
   
56.4
     
186,456
   
49.1
 
 
.
                           
Consumer loans
   
434
   
0.1
     
446
   
0.1
 
                               
Total loans receivable
   
445,196
   
100.0
%
   
379,698
   
100.0
%
                               
Less:
                           
Loans in process
   
13,315
           
6,557
       
Deferred loan fees
   
586
           
658
       
Allowance
   
4,925
           
4,476
       
                               
Total loans receivable, net
 
$
426,370
         
$
368,007
       
                               
 

 

Credit quality
Overall credit quality remained stable during first half of 2017. Total delinquent loans (including nonperforming delinquent loans) were $8.8 million at June 30, 2017, a reduction of $1.3 million from March 31, 2017 and $2.1 million from December 31, 2016. Total nonperforming loans were $6.9 million at June 30, 2017 compared to $7.4 million at March 31, 2017 and $7.0 million at December 31, 2016. Included in total delinquency and nonperforming loans is one large residential mortgage of $1.9 million that has been paid off, as a result of a short sale in July. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.14%, 1.15% and 1.20% at June 30, 2017, March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, while the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans increased to 71.21% at June 30, 2017 from 62.47% at March 31, 2017 and 64.13% at December 31, 2016. Non-performing loans to total loans declined to 1.60% at June 30, 2017 from 1.84% at March 31, 2017 and 1.87% at December 31, 2016.

Consumer deposit growth during the year
Total deposits at June 30, 2017 were $390.1 million compared with $362.3 million at December 31, 2016.  Overall, deposits increased by $27.8 million, or 7.6% with growth occurring across most product types. Most of the growth occurred in the certificates of deposit as the Company utilized a deposit listing service to bring in $19.6 million in institutional funds. In addition, a promotional campaign was implemented to bring in more consumer deposits.

The following table summarizes deposit balances and composition at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

   
At
   
At
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2017
   
December 31, 2016
 
                         
Noninterest demand
 
$
44,584
     
11.43
%
 
$
44,365
     
12.25
%
Interest demand
   
95,196
     
24.41
     
99,879
     
27.57
 
Savings
   
105,560
     
27.06
     
103,163
     
28.47
 
Money Market
   
15,842
     
4.06
     
11,265
     
3.11
 
                                 
   Total demand deposits
   
261,182
     
66.96
     
258,672
     
71.40
 
                                 
Certificates of Deposit
   
128,881
     
33.04
     
103,627
     
28.60
 
                                 
Total Deposits
 
$
390,063
     
100.00
%
 
$
362,299
     
100.00
%


CEO outlook:

"Reaching $500 million in assets during the quarter was a significant milestone for our Company," stated Michael A. Shriner, President and Chief Executive Officer.  Mr. Shriner added, "As an organization, we are very proud of this accomplishment and the timeframe in which it was achieved.  Continued growth in commercial loans has also had a significant, positive impact on our earnings."


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 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)
       
Statement of Financial Condition Data:
 
06/30/2017
   
12/31/2016
 
Total assets
 
$
507,098
   
$
461,646
 
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents
   
9,034
     
21,382
 
 
               
Loans receivable, net
   
426,370
     
368,007
 
 
               
Securities held to maturity
   
42,441
     
44,104
 
 
               
Deposits
   
390,063
     
362,299
 
 
               
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
   
38,675
     
22,675
 
 
               
Total stockholders' equity
   
74,989
     
73,185
 
                 
Stock Information:
               
Number of shares of common stock outstanding
   
5,737
     
5,714
 
Book value per share of common stock
 
$
13.07
   
$
12.81
 
Closing market price
 
$
17.45
   
$
14.70
 
   




 
(Unaudited)
For the three months
ended June 30,
   
(Unaudited)
For the six months
ended June 30,
 
Summary of Operations:
(In Thousands, except for per share amounts)
 
2017
   
2016
   
 
2017
   
 
2016
 
Total interest income
 
$
4,727
   
$
3,453
   
$
9,020
     
6,751
 
 
                               
Total interest expense
   
803
     
522
     
1,501
     
1,032
 
 
                               
Net interest income
   
3,924
     
2,931
     
7,519
     
5,719
 
 
                               
Provision for loan losses
   
300
     
190
     
495
     
320
 
 
                               
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
3,624
     
2,741
     
7,024
     
5,399
 
 
                               
Non-interest income
   
219
     
512
     
406
     
653
 
 
                               
Non-interest expense
   
2,818
     
2,909
     
5,535
     
5,473
 
 
                               
Income before taxes
   
1,025
     
344
     
1,895
     
579
 
 
                               
Income tax expense
   
293
     
121
     
614
     
197
 
 
                               
Net income
 
$
732
   
$
223
   
$
1,281
   
$
382
 
 
                               
Net income per common share - basic
 
$
0.13
   
$
0.04
   
$
0.23
   
$
0.07
 
Net income per common share - diluted
 
$
0.13
   
$
0.04
   
$
0.23
   
$
0.07
 
 
                               
Weighted average number of shares - basic
   
5,540
     
5,743
     
5,530
     
5,744
 
Weighted average number of shares - diluted
   
5,679
     
5,821
     
5,661
     
5,818
 
                                 
Performance Ratios:
                               
Return on average assets annualized
   
0.59
%
   
0.23
%
   
0.54
%
   
0.20
%
Return on average common equity annualized
   
3.91
%
   
1.15
%
   
3.44
%
   
0.99
%
Net interest margin
   
3.35
%
   
3.17
%
   
3.32
%
   
3.15
%
Efficiency ratio
   
68.02
%
   
84.49
%
   
69.83
%
   
85.89
%
Operating expenses / average assets annualized
   
2.29
%
   
3.00
%
   
2.32
%
   
2.87
%





 
   
For the three months ended
 
   
06/30/2017
   
06/30/2016
 
Average Balance Sheet
(In Thousands)
 
Average Balance
   
Interest
Income/
Expense
   
Yield
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
Income/
Expense
   
Yield
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans receivable
 
$
417,065
   
$
4,444
     
4.26
%
 
$
285,649
   
$
3,082
     
4.32
%
Securities held to maturity
   
41,885
     
247
     
2.36
     
62,585
     
331
     
2.12
 
Other interest-earning assets
   
9,625
     
36
     
1.50
     
21,430
     
40
     
0.75
 
Total interest-earning assets
   
468,575
     
4,727
     
4.04
     
369,664
     
3,453
     
3.74
 
                                                 
Allowance for loan loss
   
(4,695
)
                   
(3,718
)
               
Non-interest-earning assets
   
28,978
                     
21,833
                 
Total non-interest-earning assets
   
24,283
                     
18,115
                 
Total Assets
 
$
492,858
                   
$
387,779
                 
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand & money market
 
$
106,094
   
$
102
     
0.38
%
 
$
60,006
   
$
37
     
0.25
%
Savings and club deposits
   
104,953
     
62
     
0.24
     
104,283
     
58
     
0.22
 
Certificates of deposit
   
122,855
     
415
     
1.35
     
85,702
     
244
     
1.14
 
Total interest-bearing deposits
   
333,902
     
579
     
0.69
     
249,991
     
339
     
0.54
 
                                                 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
   
37,715
     
224
     
2.38
     
22,675
     
183
     
3.23
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
371,617
     
803
     
0.86
     
272,666
     
522
     
0.77
 
                                                 
Non-interest-bearing deposit
   
43,030
                     
33,964
                 
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities
   
3,363
                     
3,745
                 
Total Liabilities
   
418,010
                     
310,375
                 
                                                 
Equity
   
74,848
                     
77,404
                 
Total Liabilities and Equity
 
$
492,858
                   
$
387,779
                 
                                                 
Net Interest Spread
           
3,924
     
3.18
%
           
2,931
     
2.97
%
                                                 
Net Interest Margin
                   
3.35
%
                   
3.17
%
                                                 
Ratio of Interest Earning Assets to
Interest Bearing Liabilities
   
126.09
%
                   
135.57
%
               
                                                 







   
For the six months ended
 
   
06/30/2017
   
06/30/2016
 
Average Balance Sheet
(In Thousands)
 
Average Balance
   
Interest
Income/
Expense
   
Yield
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
Income/
Expense
   
Yield
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans receivable
 
$
399,822
   
$
8,444
     
4.22
%
 
$
278,732
   
$
5,920
     
4.25
%
Securities held to maturity
   
42,581
     
498
     
2.34
     
69,758
     
762
     
2.18
 
Other interest-earning assets
   
10,475
     
78
     
1.49
     
14,930
     
69
     
0.92
 
Total interest-earning assets
   
452,878
     
9,020
     
3.98
     
363,420
     
6,751
     
3.72
 
                                                 
Allowance for loan loss
   
(4,610
)
                   
(3,670
)
               
Non-interest-earning assets
   
28,674
                     
21,740
                 
Total non-interest-earning assets
   
24,064
                     
18,070
                 
Total Assets
 
$
476,942
                   
$
381,490
                 
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand & money market
 
$
106,066
   
$
197
     
0.37
%
 
$
54,228
   
$
58
     
0.21
%
Savings and club deposits
   
104,367
     
120
     
0.23
     
103,364
     
114
     
0.22
 
Certificates of deposit
   
114,729
     
764
     
1.33
     
85,070
     
481
     
1.13
 
Total interest-bearing deposits
   
325,162
     
1,081
     
0.66
     
242,662
     
653
     
0.54
 
                                                 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
   
33,874
     
420
     
2.48
     
26,214
     
379
     
2.89
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
359,036
     
1,501
     
0.84
     
268,876
     
1,032
     
0.77
 
                                                 
Non-interest-bearing deposit
   
40,440
                     
31,793
                 
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities
   
3,078
                     
3,783
                 
Total Liabilities
   
402,554
                     
304,452
                 
                                                 
Equity
   
74,388
                     
77,038
                 
Total Liabilities and Equity
 
$
476,942
                   
$
381,490
                 
                                                 
Net Interest Spread
           
7,519
     
3.14
%
           
5,719
     
2.95
%
                                                 
Net Interest Margin
                   
3.32
%
                   
3.15
%
                                                 
Ratio of Interest Earning Assets to
Interest Bearing Liabilities
   
126.14
%
                   
135.16
%