Macatawa Bank Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2014 Results

HOLLAND, Mich., Oct. 23, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Macatawa Bank Corporation (Nasdaq:MCBC) today announced its results for the third quarter of 2014, continuing its trend of improvement in key operating metrics and financial performance.

  • Net income of $2.8 million in the third quarter 2014, a 23% increase over third quarter 2013 net income of $2.2 million
  • Total performing loan portfolio growth of $10.9 million in the third quarter 2014
  • Strong loan collection results exemplified by net recoveries once again – net recoveries of $330,000 for the third quarter 2014, net recoveries in six of the previous seven quarters
  • Low loan delinquency rate of 0.48% - lowest level in over 11 years
  • Strong growth in non-interest income – up $352,000 from third quarter 2013
  • Further expense reductions – total non-interest expense decreased by $973,000 from third quarter 2013
  • Paid third consecutive quarterly cash dividend - $0.02 per share paid on August 28, 2014 to shareholders of record on August 7, 2014

Macatawa reported net income of $2.8 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, in the third quarter 2014 compared to net income of $2.2 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the third quarter 2013. For the first nine months of 2014, Macatawa reported $8.2 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, compared to $7.3 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the same period in 2013. The 2014 per share information reflects the impact of the exchange of all of Macatawa's outstanding preferred stock for common stock and cash completed at the end of 2013.

"The Company is pleased to report improved earnings in the third quarter 2014 compared to both the third quarter 2013 and the second quarter 2014," said Ronald L. Haan, President and CEO of the Company. "Our asset quality continues to improve, net interest margin has stabilized and we saw growth in the loan portfolio again. Our financial performance continues to improve quarter over quarter, and we are well positioned for continued profitable growth."

Mr. Haan continued: "Net income for the third quarter 2014 reflected continued improvement in operating results. Our collection efforts yielded strong loan recoveries which led to further favorable levels of provision for loan losses. Non-interest income increased in all categories, including net gains on sales of mortgage loans, which had been down in the previous quarter. We continue to make progress towards eliminating the costs associated with holding and disposing of nonperforming assets, and also reduced several other core expense categories reflecting our ongoing focus on improving earnings performance."

Mr. Haan concluded: "Looking forward, our commercial loan pipeline is strong and we are focused on profitable growth. Total performing loan portfolio balances increased $10.9 million after growing $20.9 million in the second quarter 2014 and we believe we are well positioned for additional growth over the remainder of 2014. This growth is the foundation for producing stronger future earnings for our shareholders."

Operating Results

Net interest income for the third quarter 2014 totaled $10.3 million, an increase of $148,000 from the second quarter 2014 and an increase of $180,000 from the third quarter 2013. Net interest margin was 3.04 percent, down 2 basis points from the second quarter 2014 and up 8 basis points from the third quarter 2013. The Company believes that loan yield compression is bottoming and adjustments made to rates on certain deposit products early in 2014 will further benefit net interest margin in future quarters. 

Average interest earning assets for the third quarter 2014 increased $20.4 million from the second quarter 2014 and were down $4.0 million from the third quarter 2013. 

Non-interest income increased $235,000 in the third quarter 2014 compared to the second quarter 2014 and $352,000 from the third quarter 2013. The increase from the second quarter 2014 was due primarily to increased gains on sales of mortgage loans, which were up $212,000 for the quarter. The increase from the third quarter 2013 was due to increases in gains on sales of mortgage loans, trust fees and debit card interchange income.  The Bank originated $24.5 million in loans for sale in the third quarter 2014 compared to $12.6 million in loans for sale in the second quarter 2014 and $28.0 million in loans for sale in the third quarter 2013. 

Non-interest expense was $11.4 million for the third quarter 2014, compared to $11.2 million for the second quarter 2014 and $12.4 million for the third quarter 2013. The largest fluctuations in non-interest expense related to costs associated with the administration and disposition of problem loans and non-performing assets, which decreased $26,000 compared to the second quarter 2014 and $950,000 compared to the third quarter 2013. The large decrease from the third quarter of 2013 related to an overall general decline in these expenses as a result of the Company's success in reducing non-performing assets.  Salaries and benefits were up $266,000 compared to the second quarter 2014 due to a lower level of medical insurance costs from actual claims in the second quarter 2014 and were down $24,000 compared to the third quarter 2013 due to lower incentive compensation payouts. 

Federal income tax expense was $1.2 million for the third quarter 2014 compared to $1.2 million for the second quarter 2014 and $975,000 for the third quarter 2013. The effective tax rate was 30.39% for the third quarter 2014, 30.89% for the second quarter 2014 and 30.34% for the third quarter 2013.   

Asset Quality

As a result of the consistent improvements in nonperforming loans and past due loans over the past several quarters, and the reduction in historical loan loss ratios, a negative provision for loan losses of $750,000 was recorded in the third quarter 2014. Net loan recoveries for the third quarter 2014 were $330,000, compared to second quarter 2014 net loan recoveries of $666,000 and third quarter 2013 net loan recoveries of $523,000. The Bank has experienced net loan recoveries in six of the past seven quarters. Total loans past due on payments by 30 days or more amounted to $5.1 million at September 30, 2014, down from $5.2 million at June 30, 2014 and $7.8 million at September 30, 2013. Delinquency as a percentage of total loans was 0.48% at September 30, 2014, the lowest quarterly level for the Bank in 11 years.

The allowance for loan losses of $19.6 million was 1.86 percent of total loans at September 30, 2014, compared to 1.92 percent of total loans at June 30, 2014, and 2.07 percent at September 30, 2013.    The coverage ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans continued to be strong and significantly exceeded 1-to-1 coverage at 232.99 percent as of September 30, 2014, compared to 248.59 percent at June 30, 2014, and 208.14 percent at September 30, 2013. 

At September 30, 2014, the Company's nonperforming loans were $8.4 million, representing 0.80 percent of total loans. This compares to $8.1 million (0.77 percent of total loans) at June 30, 2014 and $10.2 million (0.99 percent of total loans) at September 30, 2013. Other real estate owned and repossessed assets were $28.8 million at September 30, 2014, compared to $31.6 million at June 30, 2014, and were down significantly from $42.8 million at September 30, 2013. Total nonperforming assets, including other real estate owned and nonperforming loans, have decreased by $15.8 million, or 29.8 percent, from September 30, 2013 to September 30, 2014.

A break-down of non-performing loans is shown in the table below.

Dollars in 000s September 30,
2014
June 30,
2014
March 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
September 30,
2013
           
Commercial Real Estate  $ 3,499  $ 3,955  $ 6,299  $ 5,706  $ 4,934
Commercial and Industrial 4,372 3,485 8,077 5,625 4,240
Total Commercial Loans 7,871 7,440 14,376 11,331 9,174
Residential Mortgage Loans 144 142 762 639 639
Consumer Loans 410 483 410 365 407
Total Non-Performing Loans  $ 8,425  $ 8,065  $ 15,548  $ 12,335  $ 10,220
           
Residential Developer Loans (a)  $ 2,245  $ 2,249  $ 2,205  $ 2,591  $ 2,651
           
(a) Represents the amount of loans to residential developers secured by single family residential property which is included in non-performing commercial loans secured by real estate.

Total non-performing assets were $37.2 million, or 2.50 percent of total assets, at September 30, 2014. A break-down of non-performing assets is shown in the table below.

Dollars in 000s September 30,
2014
June 30,
2014
March 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
September 30,
2013
           
Non-Performing Loans  $ 8,425  $ 8,065  $ 15,548  $ 12,335  $ 10,220
Other Repossessed Assets 38 48 42 40 ---
Other Real Estate Owned 28,763 31,523 34,035 36,796 42,796
Total Non-Performing Assets  $ 37,226  $ 39,636  $ 49,625  $ 49,171  $ 53,016

Balance Sheet, Liquidity and Capital

Total assets were $1,489.7 million at September 30, 2014, a decrease of $27.7 million from $1,517.4 million at December 31, 2013 and a decrease of $73.0 million from $1,562.7 million at September 30, 2013. Total loans were $1,054.8 million at September 30, 2014, an increase of $12.4 million from $1,042.4 million at December 31, 2013 and an increase of $26.0 million from $1,028.8 million at September 30, 2013.

Commercial loans increased by $7.3 million from December 31, 2013 to September 30, 2014, along with an increase of $5.1 million in the Company's residential mortgage and consumer loan portfolios. Commercial real estate loans were reduced by $4.4 million, as the Company continued its efforts to reduce exposure in this segment, and commercial and industrial loans increased by $11.7 million during the same period. 

The composition of the commercial loan portfolio is shown in the table below:

Dollars in 000s September 30,
2014
June 30,
2014
March 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
September 30,
2013
           
Construction and Development  $ 82,485  $ 84,448  $ 84,875  $ 86,413  $ 86,824
Other Commercial Real Estate 385,432 380,146 378,322 385,927 395,108
Commercial Loans Secured by Real Estate 467,917 464,594 463,197 472,340 481,932
Commercial and Industrial 285,833 284,152 271,924 274,099 253,216
Total Commercial Loans  $ 753,750  $ 748,746  $ 735,121  $ 746,439  $ 735,148
           
Residential Developer Loans (a)  $ 32,441  $ 33,622  $ 33,970  $ 35,164  $ 39,886
           
(a) Represents the amount of loans to residential developers secured by single family residential property which is included in commercial loans secured by real estate.

Total deposits were $1,216.1 million at September 30, 2014, down $33.6 million from $1,249.7 million at December 31, 2013 and were down $71.9 million from $1,288.0 million at September 30, 2013. Since September 30, 2013, balances in noninterest checking and savings increased by $43.8 million, offset by decreases of $24.5 million in interest bearing checking, $61.8 million in money market accounts and $29.5 million in higher costing certificates of deposit. The Bank continues to be successful at attracting and retaining core deposit customers. Customer deposit accounts remain insured to the highest levels available under FDIC deposit insurance.

The Bank's regulatory capital increased in the third quarter 2014 and continued to be at levels among the highest in Bank history, comfortably above levels required to be categorized as "well capitalized" under applicable regulatory capital guidelines. The Bank was categorized as "well capitalized" at September 30, 2014.

About Macatawa Bank

Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, Macatawa Bank Corporation is the parent company for Macatawa Bank. Through its banking subsidiary, the Company offers a full range of banking, investment and trust services to individuals, businesses, and governmental entities from a network of 26 full service branches located in communities in Kent County, Ottawa County, and northern Allegan County. Services include commercial, consumer and real estate financing, business and personal deposit services, ATM's and Internet banking services, trust and employee benefit plan services, and various investment services. The Company emphasizes its local management team and decision making, along with providing customers excellent service and superior financial products.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT: This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on management's current beliefs, expectations, assumptions, estimates, plans and intentions. Forward-looking statements are identifiable by words or phrases such as "believe," "may," "will," "continue," "improving," "efforts," "focus," "future," "well positioned," "looking forward," "seems" and other similar words or phrases. Such statements are based upon current beliefs and expectations and involve substantial risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements include, among others, statements related to trends in our key operating metrics and financial performance, future levels of earnings and profitability, future levels of earning assets, future asset quality, future growth, future yield compression and future net interest margin. The declaration and payment of future dividends to common shareholders will be considered by the Board of Directors in its discretion and will depend on a number of factors, including our financial condition and anticipated profitability. All statements with references to future time periods are forward-looking. Management's determination of the provision and allowance for loan losses, the appropriate carrying value of intangible assets (including deferred tax assets) and other real estate owned and the fair value of investment securities (including whether any impairment on any investment security is temporary or other-than-temporary and the amount of any impairment) involves judgments that are inherently forward-looking. Our ability to sell other real estate owned at its carrying value or at all, utilize our deferred tax asset, successfully implement new programs and initiatives, increase efficiencies, maintain our current level of deposits and other sources of funding, maintain liquidity, respond to declines in collateral values and credit quality, improve profitability, and produce consistent core earnings is not entirely within our control and is not assured. The future effect of changes in the real estate, financial and credit markets and the national and regional economy on the banking industry, generally, and Macatawa Bank Corporation, specifically, are also inherently uncertain. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions ("risk factors") that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extend, likelihood and degree of occurrence. Therefore, actual results and outcomes may materially differ from what may be expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Macatawa Bank Corporation does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that may arise after the date of the forward-looking statements.

Risk factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors described in "Item 1A - Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. These and other factors are representative of the risk factors that may emerge and could cause a difference between an ultimate actual outcome and a preceding forward-looking statement.

MACATAWA BANK CORPORATION        
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY        
(Unaudited)        
         
(Dollars in thousands except per share information)        
  Three Months Ended
September 30
Nine Months Ended
September 30
EARNINGS SUMMARY 2014 2013 2014 2013
Total interest income  $ 11,674  $ 11,919  $ 35,172  $ 36,659
Total interest expense  1,370  1,795  4,237  5,588
Net interest income  10,304  10,124  30,935  31,071
Provision for loan losses  (750)  (1,500)  (2,750)  (3,250)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  11,054  11,624  33,685  34,321
         
NON-INTEREST INCOME        
Deposit service charges  1,163  1,072  3,219  3,041
Net gains on mortgage loans  679  612  1,405  2,145
Trust fees  669  584  2,002  1,797
Other   1,792  1,683  5,255  5,142
Total non-interest income  4,303  3,951  11,881  12,125
         
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE        
Salaries and benefits  5,810  5,834  17,177  17,359
Occupancy  897  908  2,837  2,759
Furniture and equipment  803  819  2,394  2,414
FDIC assessment  287  317  934  1,133
Administration and disposition of problem assets  861  1,811  2,218  4,072
Other  2,731  2,673  8,237  8,081
Total non-interest expense  11,389  12,362  33,797  35,818
Income before income tax  3,968  3,213  11,769  10,628
Income tax expense  1,206  975  3,614  3,313
Net income  $ 2,762  $ 2,238  $ 8,155  $ 7,315
Net income attributable to common shareholders  $ 2,762  $ 2,238  $ 8,155  $ 7,315
         
Basic earnings per common share  $ 0.08  $ 0.08  $ 0.24  $ 0.27
Diluted earnings per common share  $ 0.08  $ 0.08  $ 0.24  $ 0.27
Return on average assets  0.74% 0.59% 0.73% 0.65%
Return on average equity 7.94% 6.67% 7.94% 7.30%
Net interest margin 3.04% 2.96% 3.08% 3.08%
Efficiency ratio 77.97% 87.83% 78.94% 82.92%
         
BALANCE SHEET DATA         
Assets   September 30
2014
December 31
2013
September 30
2013
Cash and due from banks    $ 24,731  $ 38,714  $ 35,592
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments    74,808  118,178  178,263
Interest-bearing time deposits in other financial institutions    20,000  25,000  25,000
Securities available for sale    162,101  139,659  135,439
Securities held to maturity    31,744  19,248  18,995
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock    11,236  11,236  11,236
Loans held for sale    905  1,915  2,983
Total loans    1,054,788  1,042,377  1,028,793
Less allowance for loan loss    19,629  20,798  21,272
Net loans    1,035,159  1,021,579  1,007,521
Premises and equipment, net    53,292  53,641  52,916
Bank-owned life insurance    28,021  27,517  27,343
Other real estate owned    28,763  36,796  42,796
Other assets    18,904  23,922  24,596
         
Total Assets    $ 1,489,664  $ 1,517,405  $ 1,562,680
         
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity        
Noninterest-bearing deposits    $ 385,182  $ 344,550  $ 352,879
Interest-bearing deposits    830,907  905,184  935,162
Total deposits    1,216,089  1,249,734  1,288,041
Other borrowed funds    88,107  89,991  89,991
Subordinated debt    --   --   -- 
Long-term debt    41,238  41,238  41,238
Other liabilities    3,761  3,920  7,903
Total Liabilities    1,349,195  1,384,883  1,427,173
         
Shareholders' equity    140,469  132,522  135,507
         
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity    $ 1,489,664  $ 1,517,405  $ 1,562,680
               
MACATAWA BANK CORPORATION              
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA              
(Unaudited)              
               
(Dollars in thousands except per share information)              
  Quarterly Year to Date
  3rd Qtr
2014
2nd Qtr
2014
1st Qtr
2014
4th Qtr
2013
3rd Qtr
2013
2014 2013
EARNINGS SUMMARY              
Net interest income  $ 10,304  $ 10,156  $ 10,475  $ 10,212  $ 10,124  $ 30,935  $ 31,071
Provision for loan losses  (750)  (1,000)  (1,000)  (1,000)  (1,500)  (2,750)  (3,250)
Total non-interest income  4,303  4,068  3,510  4,016  3,951  11,881  12,125
Total non-interest expense  11,389  11,238  11,169  12,036  12,362  33,797  35,818
Federal income tax expense (benefit)  1,206  1,231  1,177  958  975  3,614  3,313
Net income  $ 2,762  $ 2,755  $ 2,639  $ 2,234  $ 2,238  $ 8,155  $ 7,315
               
Basic earnings per common share  $ 0.08  $ 0.08  $ 0.08  $ (0.56)  $ 0.08  $ 0.24  $ 0.27
Diluted earnings per common share  $ 0.08  $ 0.08  $ 0.08  $ (0.56)  $ 0.08  $ 0.24  $ 0.27
               
MARKET DATA              
Book value per common share  $ 4.15  $ 4.09  $ 4.00  $ 3.92  $ 3.77  $ 4.15  $ 3.77
Tangible book value per common share  $ 4.15  $ 4.09  $ 4.00  $ 3.92  $ 3.77  $ 4.15  $ 3.77
Market value per common share  $ 4.80  $ 5.07  $ 5.04  $ 5.00  $ 5.38  $ 4.80  $ 5.38
Average basic common shares  33,795,384  33,788,431  33,790,542  27,276,722  27,261,325  33,791,470  27,244,741
Average diluted common shares  33,795,384  33,788,431  33,790,542  27,276,722  27,261,325  33,791,470  27,244,741
Period end common shares  33,803,823  33,788,431  33,788,431  33,801,097  27,261,325  33,808,823  27,261,325
               
PERFORMANCE RATIOS              
Return on average assets 0.74% 0.75% 0.71% 0.58% 0.59% 0.73% 0.65%
Return on average equity 7.94% 8.03% 7.85% 6.54% 6.67% 7.94% 7.30%
Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent) 3.04% 3.06% 3.15% 2.95% 2.96% 3.08% 3.08%
Efficiency ratio 77.97% 79.01% 79.86% 84.59% 87.83% 78.94% 82.92%
Full-time equivalent employees (period end) 352 348 354 361 363 352 363
               
ASSET QUALITY              
Gross charge-offs  $ 120  $ 92  $ 82  $ 508  $ 354  $ 294  $ 1,695
Net charge-offs  $ (330)  $ (666)  $ (585)  $ (526)  $ (523)  $ (1,581)  $ (783)
Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized) -0.13% -0.26% -0.23% -0.20% -0.21% -0.20% -0.10%
Nonperforming loans  $ 8,425  $ 8,065  $ 15,548  $ 12,335  $ 10,220  $ 8,425  $ 10,220
Other real estate and repossessed assets  $ 28,801  $ 31,571  $ 34,077  $ 36,836  $ 42,796  $ 28,801  $ 42,796
Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.80% 0.77% 1.51% 1.18% 0.99% 0.80% 0.99%
Nonperforming assets to total assets 2.50% 2.66% 3.33% 3.24% 3.39% 2.50% 3.39%
Allowance for loan losses  $ 19,629  $ 20,049  $ 20,383  $ 20,798  $ 21,272  $ 19,629  $ 21,272
Allowance for loan losses to total loans 1.86% 1.92% 1.98% 2.00% 2.07% 1.86% 2.07%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans 232.99% 248.59% 131.10% 168.61% 208.14% 232.99% 208.14%
               
CAPITAL              
Average equity to average assets 9.29% 9.29% 9.01% 8.95% 8.86% 9.19% 8.88%
Tier 1 capital to average assets 11.55% 11.43% 11.06% 10.61% 10.89% 11.55% 10.89%
Total capital to risk-weighted assets 16.27% 16.33% 16.11% 15.69% 16.04% 16.27% 16.04%
Tier 1 capital to average assets (Bank) 11.36% 11.26% 10.99% 10.45% 10.80% 11.36% 10.80%
Total capital to risk-weighted assets (Bank) 15.98% 16.06% 16.00% 15.45% 15.90% 15.98% 15.90%
Tangible common equity to assets 9.49% 9.34% 9.15% 8.82% 6.63% 9.49% 6.63%
               
END OF PERIOD BALANCES              
Total portfolio loans  $ 1,054,788  $ 1,043,529  $ 1,030,111  $ 1,042,377  $ 1,028,793  $ 1,054,788  $ 1,028,793
Earning assets  1,355,635  1,340,438  1,337,512  1,359,686  1,402,703  1,355,635  1,402,703
Total assets  1,489,664  1,491,142  1,490,899  1,517,405  1,562,680  1,489,664  1,562,680
Deposits  1,216,089  1,215,724  1,216,778  1,249,734  1,288,041  1,216,089  1,288,041
Total shareholders' equity  140,469  138,092  135,188  132,522  135,507  140,469  135,507
               
AVERAGE BALANCES              
Total portfolio loans  $ 1,043,774  $ 1,040,413  $ 1,037,678  $ 1,026,603  $ 1,012,361  $ 1,040,644  $ 1,032,169
Earning assets  1,358,219  1,337,822  1,349,971  1,380,510  1,362,223  1,348,701  1,347,544
Total assets  1,497,386  1,477,114  1,493,201  1,527,910  1,514,555  1,489,249  1,503,750
Deposits  1,224,041  1,205,194  1,223,928  1,255,221  1,238,303  1,217,721  1,227,648
Total shareholders' equity  139,107  137,163  134,488  136,718  134,118  136,936  133,540
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