EX-99.1 2 d914304dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS

Honesdale, Pennsylvania—April 23, 2020

Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwood Financial Corp. (Nasdaq Global Market – NWFL) and its subsidiary, Wayne Bank, announced earnings of $3,079,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020, decreasing from the $3,190,000 recorded during the same three-month period of last year. The decrease was due to an increased provision for loan losses related to the current period of economic uncertainty. Earnings per share on a fully diluted basis were $0.49 in the first quarter of this year compared to $0.51 in the first quarter of 2019. The annualized return on average assets was 1.01% in the first quarter of 2020 and the annualized return on average equity was 8.79%, compared to 1.09% and 10.37%, respectively, in the first quarter of 2019.

Total assets were $1.242 billion as of March 31, 2020, an increase of $38.7 million compared to March 31, 2019. Total loans increased $64.4 million compared to March 31, 2019, total deposits increased $15.7 million compared to March 31, 2019, and stockholders’ equity increased $15.4 million compared to March 31, 2019.

Non-performing assets totaled $3.8 million or 0.31% of total assets at March 31, 2020 comprised of $2.7 million of non-performing loans and $1.1 million of foreclosed real estate owned, compared to non-performing assets of $2.9 million, or 0.24% of total assets as of March 31, 2019. The increase reflects the transfer of one loan relationship with an outstanding balance of $1.9 million as of March 31, 2020, to nonaccrual status. Net charge-offs for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, were $121,000, compared to $553,000 of net charge-offs in the first quarter of last year. The allowance for loan losses totaled $9,088,000 as of March 31, 2020 compared to $8,349,000 as of March 31, 2019. As of March 31, 2020, the allowance for loan losses was 331% of nonperforming loans, compared to 761% as of March 31, 2019.


Net interest income (fully taxable equivalent, or fte) was $9,903,000 during the first quarter of 2020, which is $367,000 higher than the comparable three-month period of last year. A $69.7 million increase in average loans outstanding contributed to the increased interest income. The fte yield on interest-earning assets improved four basis points compared to the three months ended March 31, 2019, while the cost of funds increased one basis point. As a result, the annualized net interest margin (fte) improved to 3.48% from 3.43% in the quarter ended March 31, 2020 compared to the prior year period.

Other income totaled $1,654,000 in the first quarter of 2020 compared to $1,560,000 during the same period of last year. The increase is due primarily to a $32,000 increase in service charges and a $38,000 increase net gains on sales of securities. All other categories of other income increased $24,000, net.

Operating expenses totaled $7,059,000 in the first quarter and were $411,000 higher than the $6,648,000 recorded in the same period of last year. Salaries and benefits costs rose $128,000 while all other operating expenses increased $283,000, net.

Mr. Critelli stated, “Our first quarter results were on track for a solid start to the year prior to the impact from the Covid-19 pandemic. We have since focused our efforts on providing the products and services that will assist our customers through the crisis. In addition, we are providing the resources to allow our employees the ability to perform their functions in a safe work environment. We feel we have been successful on both fronts and remain committed to providing the financial resources that will help


our customers emerge from the current situation financially sound. We are doing everything we can to keep current of developments during this period of rapid change, and encourage our customers to contact us for assistance. We look forward to serving our stockholders and customers during these trying times. ”

Norwood Financial Corp. is the parent company of Wayne Bank, which operates from fifteen offices throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania and twelve offices in the Southern Tier of New York. The Company’s stock trades 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, the risks and uncertainty posed by, and the effect and impact of, the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and the Company’s results of operation and financial condition, the ability to control costs and expenses, demand for real estate, government fiscal and trade policies, cybersecurity 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 interest income and net interest income using an assumed tax rate of 21%. 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,
 
     2020      2019  

Net interest income

   $     9,665      $     9,271  

Tax equivalent basis adjustment using 21% marginal tax rate

     238        265  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis

   $ 9,903      $ 9,536  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

This release also references average tangible equity, which is also a non-GAAP financial measure. Average tangible equity is calculated by deducting average goodwill and other intangible assets from average stockholders’ equity. The Company believes that disclosure of tangible equity ratios enhances investor understanding of our financial position and improves the comparability of our financial data. The following reconciles average equity to average tangible equity:


(dollars in thousands)    Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2020     2019  

Average equity

   $ 140,962     $ 124,746  

Average goodwill and other intangibles

     (11,552     (11,650
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Average tangible equity

   $ 129,410     $ 113,096  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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 and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

     March 31  
     2020     2019  

ASSETS

    

Cash and due from banks

   $ 14,712     $ 13,583  

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

     23,706       6,291  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

     38,418       19,874  

Securities available for sale

     196,998       240,621  

Loans receivable

     928,565       864,198  

Less: Allowance for loan losses

     9,088       8,349  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loans receivable

     919,477       855,849  

Regulatory stock, at cost

     3,770       3,132  

Bank premises and equipment, net

     14,071       14,165  

Bank owned life insurance

     38,971       38,134  

Foreclosed real estate owned

     1,077       1,792  

Accrued interest receivable

     3,669       4,089  

Goodwill

     11,331       11,331  

Other intangible assets

     212       307  

Other assets

     14,297       14,301  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 1,242,291     $ 1,203,595  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

    

Deposits:

    

Non-interest bearing demand

   $ 213,359     $ 206,806  

Interest-bearing

     776,801       767,609  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deposits

     990,160       974,415  

Short-term borrowings

     40,656       37,824  

Other borrowings

     51,350       47,955  

Accrued interest payable

     2,895       2,457  

Other liabilities

     15,043       14,172  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     1,100,104       1,076,823  

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

    

Preferred Stock, no par value per share, authorized 5,000,000 shares

     —         —    

Common Stock, $.10 par value per share,

    

authorized: 2020: 20,000,000 shares, 2019: 10,000,000 shares

     634       630  

issued: 2020: 6,342,568 shares, 2019: 6,301,263 shares

    

Surplus

     49,644       48,559  

Retained earnings

     88,032       80,115  

Treasury stock, at cost: 2020: 12,007 shares, 2019: 13,807 shares

     (400     (455

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     4,277       (2,077
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

     142,187       126,772  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

   $ 1,242,291     $ 1,203,595  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2020      2019  

INTEREST INCOME

     

Loans receivable, including fees

   $ 10,683      $ 9,970  

Securities

     1,179        1,441  

Other

     6        15  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Interest income

     11,868        11,426  

INTEREST EXPENSE

     

Deposits

     1,790        1,729  

Short-term borrowings

     111        123  

Other borrowings

     302        303  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Interest expense

     2,203        2,155  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET INTEREST INCOME

     9,665        9,271  

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

     700        450  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

     8,965        8,821  

OTHER INCOME

     

Service charges and fees

     1,063        1,031  

Income from fiduciary activities

     153        142  

Net realized gains on sales of securities

     38        —    

Gains on sales of loans, net

     56        42  

Earnings and proceeds on life insurance policies

     208        202  

Other

     136        143  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other income

     1,654        1,560  

OTHER EXPENSES

     

Salaries and employee benefits

     3,777        3,649  

Occupancy, furniture and equipment

     968        924  

Data processing and related operations

     437        448  

Taxes, other than income

     214        161  

Professional fees

     218        250  

FDIC Insurance assessment

     —          71  

Foreclosed real estate

     16        23  

Amortization of intangibles

     22        29  

Other

     1,407        1,093  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other expenses

     7,059        6,648  

INCOME BEFORE TAX

     3,560        3,733  

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

     481        543  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET INCOME

   $ 3,079      $ 3,190  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.49      $ 0.51  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.49      $ 0.51  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.

Financial Highlights (Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31

   2020     2019  

Net interest income

   $ 9,665     $ 9,271  

Net income

     3,079       3,190  

Net interest spread (fully taxable equivalent)

     3.23     3.20

Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent)

     3.48     3.43

Return on average assets

     1.01     1.09

Return on average equity

     8.79     10.37

Return on average tangible equity

     9.57     11.44

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.49     $ 0.51  

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.49     $ 0.51  

As of March 31

    

Total assets

   $ 1,242,291     $ 1,203,595  

Total loans receivable

     928,565       864,198  

Allowance for loan losses

     9,088       8,349  

Total deposits

     990,160       974,415  

Stockholders' equity

     142,187       126,772  

Trust assets under management

     137,059       159,339  

Book value per share

   $ 22.52     $ 20.16  

Tangible book value per share

   $ 20.70     $ 18.31  

Equity to total assets

     11.45     10.53

Allowance to total loans receivable

     0.98     0.97

Nonperforming loans to total loans

     0.30     0.13

Nonperforming assets to total assets

     0.31     0.24


NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

 

     March 31
2020
     December 31
2019
     September
30 2019
     June 30
2019
     March 31
2019
 

ASSETS

              

Cash and due from banks

   $ 14,712      $ 15,038      $ 20,067      $ 14,207      $ 13,583  

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

     23,706        377        848        4,265        6,291  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

     38,418        15,415        20,915        18,472        19,874  

Securities available for sale

     196,998        210,205        211,199        238,083        240,621  

Loans receivable

     928,565        924,581        905,582        887,673        864,198  

Less: Allowance for loan losses

     9,088        8,509        8,405        8,228        8,349  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net loans receivable

     919,477        916,072        897,177        879,445        855,849  

Regulatory stock, at cost

     3,770        4,844        3,137        3,155        3,132  

Bank owned life insurance

     38,971        38,763        38,562        38,340        38,134  

Bank premises and equipment, net

     14,071        14,228        13,927        13,880        14,165  

Foreclosed real estate owned

     1,077        1,556        1,572        1,677        1,792  

Goodwill and other intangibles

     11,543        11,566        11,588        11,611        11,638  

Other assets

     17,966        17,961        17,779        17,865        18,390  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 1,242,291      $ 1,230,610      $ 1,215,856      $ 1,222,528      $ 1,203,595  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

              

Deposits:

              

Non-interest bearing demand

   $ 213,359      $ 207,299      $ 231,211      $ 221,764      $ 206,806  

Interest-bearing deposits

     776,801        750,230        743,222        759,460        767,609  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total deposits

     990,160        957,529        974,433        981,224        974,415  

Borrowings

     92,006        118,694        88,684        92,118        85,779  

Other liabilities

     17,938        16,959        17,845        17,703        16,629  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     1,100,104        1,093,182        1,080,962        1,091,045        1,076,823  

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

     142,187        137,428        134,894        131,483        126,772  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 1,242,291      $ 1,230,610      $ 1,215,856      $ 1,222,528      $ 1,203,595  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 


NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Three months ended    March
31 2020
    December
31 2019
    September
30 2019
    June 30
2019
    March
31 2019
 

INTEREST INCOME

          

Loans receivable, including fees

   $ 10,683     $ 10,815     $ 10,776     $ 10,328     $ 9,970  

Securities

     1,179       1,159       1,278       1,435       1,441  

Other

     6       11       5       51       15  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest income

     11,868       11,985       12,059       11,814       11,426  

INTEREST EXPENSE

          

Deposits

     1,790       1,784       1,787       1,839       1,729  

Borrowings

     413       368       381       363       426  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense

     2,203       2,152       2,168       2,202       2,155  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INTEREST INCOME

     9,665       9,833       9,891       9,612       9,271  

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

     700       200       300       300       450  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

     8,965       9,633       9,591       9,312       8,821  

OTHER INCOME

          

Service charges and fees

     1,063       1,168       1,200       1,052       1,031  

Income from fiduciary activities

     153       156       167       145       142  

Net realized gains on sales of securities

     38       21       169       64       —    

Gains on sales of loans, net

     56       44       15       67       42  

Earnings and proceeds on life insurance policies

     208       200       222       207       202  

Other

     136       107       109       106       143  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income

     1,654       1,696       1,882       1,641       1,560  

OTHER EXPENSES

          

Salaries and employee benefits

     3,777       3,740       3,667       3,599       3,649  

Occupancy, furniture and equipment, net

     968       938       916       940       924  

Foreclosed real estate

     16       9       24       (10     23  

FDIC insurance assessment

     —         3       (5     84       71  

Other

     2,298       2,398       2,189       2,172       1,981  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expenses

     7,059       7,088       6,791       6,785       6,648  

INCOME BEFORE TAX

     3,560       4,241       4,682       4,168       3,733  

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

     481       645       775       646       543  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME

   $ 3,079     $ 3,596     $ 3,907     $ 3,522     $ 3,190  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.49     $ 0.57     $ 0.62     $ 0.56     $ 0.51  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.49     $ 0.57     $ 0.62     $ 0.56     $ 0.51  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Book Value per share

   $ 22.52     $ 21.67     $ 21.41     $ 20.90     $ 20.16  

Tangible Book Value per share

     20.70       19.84       19.57       19.06       18.31  

Return on average assets (annualized)

     1.01     1.18     1.27     1.16     1.09

Return on average equity (annualized)

     8.79     10.42     11.56     10.93     10.37

Return on average tangible equity (annualized)

     9.57     11.38     12.66     12.01     11.44

Net interest spread (fte)

     3.23     3.33     3.35     3.24     3.20

Net interest margin (fte)

     3.48     3.59     3.60     3.49     3.43

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

     0.98     0.92     0.93     0.93     0.97

Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)

     0.05     0.04     0.05     0.19     0.26

Nonperforming loans to total loans

     0.30     0.09     0.15     0.15     0.13

Nonperforming assets to total assets

     0.31     0.19     0.24     0.25     0.24