EX-99.1 2 cfsb-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

CFSB Bancorp, Inc. Announces 2022 Second Quarter and Year to Date Financial Results

 

Quincy, Massachusetts, February 11, 2022 – CFSB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFSB) (the “Company”), the holding company for Colonial Federal Savings Bank (the “Bank”), reported net income of $234,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2021, and $706,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2021, compared to $215,000 and $594,000 for the same periods in 2020.

President and Chief Executive Officer Michael E. McFarland said “We delivered strong results for the second quarter and the year-to-date periods. The Company reported net income of $706,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2021, compared to net income of $594,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2020, an increase of $112,000, or 18.9%. The increase came primarily from an increase in net interest and non-interest income, offset by an increase in non-interest expense.”

On January 12, 2022, the Company became the holding company for the Bank when it completed the reorganization of the Bank into a two-tier mutual holding company form of organization. In connection with the reorganization, the Company sold 2,804,306 shares of common stock at a price of $10.00 per share, for gross proceeds of $28.0 million. The Company also contributed 130,433 shares of common stock and $250,000 in cash to the Colonial Federal Savings Bank Charitable Foundation and issued 3,586,903 shares of common stock to 15 Beach, MHC, its federally-chartered mutual holding company.

COVID-19 Impact

The Bank’s initiative to work with borrowers that were unable to meet their contractual obligations because of the effects of COVID-19 have been successful. As of December 31, 2021, we had 13 loans with $40,000 of remaining deferred principal, all of which were performing in accordance with their contractual terms at December 31, 2021.

Income Statement Analysis

Net interest income increased $195,000, or 10.7%, to $2.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 from $1.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020. Net interest income increased $417,000, or 11.7% to $4.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2021, from $3.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2020. The increases were primarily due to an increase in the average balance of net interest-earning assets combined with a decrease in interest expense due to lower costing deposits, offset by a decrease of interest and fees on loans due to the lower interest rate environment.

We recorded a provision for loan losses of $10,000 and $15,000 for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively and $25,000 and $30,000


for the six-month periods ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The allowance for loan losses was $1.7 million, or 1.00% of total loans, at December 31, 2021, compared to $1.7 million, or 0.98% of total loans, at December 31, 2020. We did not have any non-performing loans at either December 31, 2021 or 2020. We did not have any charge-offs or recoveries for the three or six months ended December 31, 2021 or December 31, 2020.

Non-interest income increased $4,000, or 2.5%, to $161,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2021 from $157,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2020. For the six months ended December 31, 2021, non-interest income increased $64,000, or 18.1%, to $417,000 compared to $353,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily due to a $48,000 gain realized on the sale of a seven-year U.S. Treasury security in July 2021.

Non-interest expense increased $142,000, or 8.1%, to $1.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 from $1.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020. The increase was due primarily to a $15,000 increase in advertising expense, and a $124,000 increase in other expenses due to increased consultant and audit expenses. For the six months ended December 31, 2021, non-interest expense increased $286,000, or 8.8%, to $3.5 million from $3.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2020. The increase was due primarily to a $49,000 increase in salaries and employee benefit expense and a $181,000 increase in other expenses due to increased consultant and audit expenses.

Balance Sheet Analysis

Total assets were $361.8 million at December 31, 2021 representing an increase of $22.9 million, or 6.8%, from $338.9 million at June 30, 2021. Available for sale securities decreased $2.0 million to $254,000 at December 31, 2021 due to the sale of a $2.0 million seven-year U.S. Treasury security. Securities held to maturity increased $17.8 million, or 16.9%, to $122.9 million at December 31, 2021 as we invested excess cash into securities to increase our overall yield on our interest-earning assets. The increase was partially offset by paydowns, calls and maturities of $9.6 million. Net loans decreased $1.5 million, or 0.9%, to $172.9 million at December 31, 2021, due to lower originations and customers refinancing loans with other institutions as we elected not to originate such loans at the lower rates being offered by our competitors. Cash and cash equivalents increased $7.1 million, or 17.4%, to $47.8 million as a result of an increase in deposits of $23.0 million. The increase in deposits reflects subscription funds received in connection with the proposed stock offering, which closed on January 12, 2022, offset by a decrease of $2.6 million in certificates of deposit.

Total retained earnings increased $695,000, or 1.4%, to $49.3 million at December 31, 2021 from $48.6 million at June 30, 2021. The increase primarily resulted from net income of $706,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2021.

About CFSB Bancorp, Inc.


CFSB Bancorp, Inc. is a federal corporation organized as the mid-tier holding company of Colonial Federal Savings Bank and is the majority-owned subsidiary of 15 Beach, MHC. Colonial Federal Savings Bank is a federally chartered stock savings bank that has served the banking needs of its customers on the south shore of Massachusetts since 1889. It operates from three full-service offices and one limited-service office in Quincy, Holbrook and Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which can be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “indicate,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “target” and words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include increased competitive pressures, changes in the interest rate environment, general economic conditions or conditions within the securities markets, changes in the quality, size and composition of our loan and securities portfolios, changes in demand for our products and services, legislative, accounting, tax and regulatory changes and a failure in or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyberattacks that could adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations and the business in which the Company and the Bank are engaged.

Further, given its ongoing and dynamic nature, it is difficult to predict the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, including if the coronavirus can continue to be controlled and abated. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related adverse local and national economic consequences, the Company could be subject to any of the following risks, any of which could have a material, adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations: demand for the Company’s products and services may decline, making it difficult to grow assets and income; if the economy worsens, loan delinquencies, problem assets and foreclosures may increase, resulting in increased charges and reduced income; collateral for loans, especially real estate, may decline in value, which could cause loan losses to increase; the Company’s allowance for loan losses may have to be increased if borrowers experience financial difficulties, which will adversely affect the Company’s net income; and FDIC premiums may increase if the agency experiences additional resolution costs.

Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. CFSB Bancorp, Inc. undertakes no obligation to revise these forward-looking statements or to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

Contact

Michael E. McFarland


President and Chief Executive Officer

(617) 471-0750

Colonial Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

December 31,
2021
(Unaudited)

 

 

June 30,
2021

 

Assets

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

1,475

 

 

$

1,708

 

Short-term investments

 

 

46,358

 

 

 

38,970

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

 

47,833

 

 

 

40,678

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

980

 

 

 

980

 

Securities available for sale, at fair value

 

 

254

 

 

 

2,294

 

Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost, fair value of $123,736 at
December 31, 2021 and $107,391 at June 30, 2021

 

 

122,931

 

 

 

105,114

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost

 

 

453

 

 

 

453

 

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $1,747 at December 31, 2021 and
$1,722 at June 30, 2021

 

 

172,931

 

 

 

174,433

 

Premises and equipment, net

 

 

3,337

 

 

 

3,459

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

 

1,112

 

 

 

1,146

 

Bank-owned life insurance

 

 

10,008

 

 

 

9,250

 

Deferred tax asset

 

 

592

 

 

 

665

 

Other assets

 

 

1,398

 

 

 

382

 

 

 

$

361,829

 

 

$

338,854

 

Liabilities and Retained Earnings

 

Deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest bearing

 

$

52,378

 

 

$

30,129

 

Interest-bearing

 

 

255,182

 

 

 

254,505

 

Total deposits

 

 

307,560

 

 

 

284,634

 

Short-term borrowings

 

 

288

 

 

 

918

 

Mortgagors' escrow accounts

 

 

1,650

 

 

 

1,572

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

2,991

 

 

 

3,085

 

Total liabilities

 

 

312,489

 

 

 

290,209

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained earnings

 

 

49,334

 

 

 

48,628

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

6

 

 

 

17

 

Total retained earnings

 

 

49,340

 

 

 

48,645

 

 

 

$

361,829

 

 

$

338,854

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Colonial Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Net Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
December 31,

 

 

Six Months Ended
December 31,

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Interest and dividend income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and fees on loans

 

$

1,640

 

 

$

1,820

 

 

$

3,294

 

 

$

3,671

 

Interest and dividends on debt securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxable

 

 

492

 

 

 

471

 

 

 

959

 

 

 

917

 

Tax exempt

 

 

120

 

 

 

142

 

 

 

243

 

 

 

285

 

Interest on short-term investments and certificates of deposit

 

 

16

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

33

 

 

 

22

 

Total interest and dividend income

 

 

2,268

 

 

 

2,444

 

 

 

4,529

 

 

 

4,895

 

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

 

255

 

 

 

612

 

 

 

529

 

 

 

1,280

 

Short-term borrowings

 

 

2

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

38

 

Total interest expense

 

 

257

 

 

 

628

 

 

 

535

 

 

 

1,318

 

Net interest income

 

 

2,011

 

 

 

1,816

 

 

 

3,994

 

 

 

3,577

 

Provision for loan losses

 

 

10

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

30

 

Net interest income, after provision for loan losses

 

 

2,001

 

 

 

1,801

 

 

 

3,969

 

 

 

3,547

 

Non-interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer service fees

 

 

31

 

 

 

33

 

 

 

61

 

 

 

60

 

Income on bank-owned life insurance

 

 

75

 

 

 

73

 

 

 

149

 

 

 

145

 

Gain on sale of securities available for sale

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

48

 

 

 

-

 

Other income

 

 

55

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

159

 

 

 

148

 

Total non-interest income

 

 

161

 

 

 

157

 

 

 

417

 

 

 

353

 

Non-interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

 

1,167

 

 

 

1,174

 

 

 

2,147

 

 

 

2,098

 

Occupancy and equipment

 

 

208

 

 

 

202

 

 

 

418

 

 

 

394

 

Advertising

 

 

37

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

78

 

 

 

47

 

Data processing

 

 

91

 

 

 

86

 

 

 

171

 

 

 

170

 

Deposit insurance

 

 

21

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

43

 

Other general and administrative

 

 

372

 

 

 

248

 

 

 

691

 

 

 

510

 

Total non-interest expense

 

 

1,896

 

 

 

1,754

 

 

 

3,548

 

 

 

3,262

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

266

 

 

 

204

 

 

 

838

 

 

 

638

 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

 

 

32

 

 

 

(11

)

 

 

132

 

 

 

44

 

Net income

 

$

234

 

 

$

215

 

 

$

706

 

 

$

594