Cornerstone Bancorp Earns $2.08 Million for the Fourth Quarter, and $9.83 Million for the Year 2021

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Cornerstone Bancorp, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNBP) reported a net income of $2.08 million for Q4 2021, a decline from $2.29 million in Q4 2020. However, for the full year ending December 31, 2021, net income rose 17.3% to $9.83 million. Key factors for growth included core deposit growth and income from the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), totaling $320.9 million in funded loans. Trust assets also increased by 25.2% to $1 billion.

Positive

• Net income for 2021 increased 17.3% to $9.83 million.
• Core deposit growth and revenue from the PPP contributed to profitability.
• Total assets grew 6.7% to $950.7 million year-over-year.
• Trust assets rose 25.2% to $1 billion.
• Tangible shareholders' equity improved 19.9% to $56.9 million.

Negative

• Q4 2021 net income decreased by 8.9% compared to Q4 2020.
• Noninterest income fell by 36.8% year-over-year.
• Earnings per share dropped by 8.9% in Q4 2021.
• Net interest income declined by 6.8% from the previous year.

PALATINE, Ill., Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornerstone Bancorp, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNBP), the bank holding company for Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Company (collectively "Cornerstone"), today reported net income of $2.08 million, or $2.10 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to $2.29 million, or $2.30 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2020.

For the year ended December 31, 2021, net income increased 17.3% to $9.83 million, or $9.88 per diluted share, compared to $8.37 million, or $8.42 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2020.  Continued core deposit growth, mortgage revenue, plus fee and interest income from the Small Business Administration's ("SBA") Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") contributed to profitability for the year.  All 2021 results are unaudited.

"Cornerstone's performance in 2021 were largely due our success in supporting our customers with PPP," stated Jeffrey T. Boundy, President & CEO of Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Company. "Throughout the PPP, we funded $320.9 million of loans.  Only $31.6 million remain outstanding as direct result of our team's forgiveness efforts with their clients."

"The remainder of our loan portfolio performed exceptionally with growth of more than $96 million this year," Boundy continued.  "We are pleased with the level of growth in our loan portfolio as well as the number of new client relationships and assets under management in our Trust Department which also had a strong 2021."

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Highlights:

• Net income $2.08 million, or $2.10 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to $2.29 million, or $2.30 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2020.
• For 2021, net income increased 17.3%, to $9.83 million, or $9.88 per diluted share compared to $8.37 million, or $8.42 per diluted share, in 2020.
• Interest and fees recognized on Paycheck Protections Program (PPP) loans totaled $1.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 versus $2.8 million a year earlier.
• The activity in the Mortgage Division continued at a favorable pace as interest rates remained at low levels. The Bank sold $32.4 million of qualified mortgage loans and realized gross revenue of $576,700 during the fourth quarter of 2021.
• Total assets increased 6.7% to $950.7 million at year-end, compared to $891.2 million a year earlier.
• Tangible shareholders' equity improved 19.9% to $56.9 million at December 31, 2021, compared to $47.4 million a year earlier.
• The loan portfolio, excluding PPP loans, totaled $559.9 million at December 31, 2021, $96.1 million, or 20.7%, higher than a year earlier.
• Total deposits and repurchase agreements increased 6.4% to $860.1 million at December 31, 2021, compared to $808.1 million a year earlier.
• Trust assets increased 25.2% to $1.0 billion at December 31, 2021 from $811.9 million a year earlier.
• Tangible book value per share increased 19.9% to $57.20 at year-end, compared to $47.72 per diluted share at December 31, 2020.
• The Bank continues to be well-capitalized, with a Tier 1 Leverage Capital Ratio of 8.10% at December 31, 2021 compared to 8.22% at December 31, 2020.

About Cornerstone Bancorp, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Cornerstone Bancorp, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Company (collectively "Cornerstone") is committed to serving the commercial banking and investment needs of families and family-owned businesses. Cornerstone serves its clients by investing heavily in people and technology, providing an uncommon relationship experience. Cornerstone has been successful in attracting new clients and talent as the Chicago market consolidates and large banks deemphasize relationships in favor of an institutional approach.

Cornerstone is a leader in commercial lending services including equipment, real estate and construction loans and operating lines of credit as well as business checking accounts and association loans for condominium and townhome associations.

For individuals and families, wealth management services are offered, including investment management, trust and custody services, retirement plans, and estate and guardianship administration.

Headquartered in Palatine, Illinois, Cornerstone maintains offices in Crystal Lake, Deer Park, Naperville and Schaumburg.  Visit us on the web at www.cornerstonenb.com.

Forward Looking Statement
This release may contain "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management's views only as of the date hereof. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, regarding our financial position, business strategy and management's plans and objectives for future operations are forward-looking statements. When used in this report, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," and "intend" and words or phrases of similar meaning, as they relate to Cornerstone or management, are intended to help identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although we believe that management's expectations as reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure readers that those expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from our expectations as indicated in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include our ability to maintain or expand our market share or net interest margins, and to implement our marketing and growth strategies. Further, actual results may be affected by our ability to compete on price and other factors with other financial institutions; customer acceptance of new products and services; the regulatory environment in which we operate; and general trends in the local, regional and national banking industry and economy, as those factors relate to our cost of funds and return on assets. In addition, there are risks inherent in the banking industry relating to collectability of loans and changes in interest rates. Many of these risks, as well as other risks may have a material adverse impact on our operations and business.

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
($ in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
	For the Quarter Ending				Year To Date
Income Statement	31-Dec-21 (Unaudited)	31-Dec-20	%Change		31-Dec-21 (Unaudited)	31-Dec-20
Net Interest Income	$             7,317	$             7,855	-6.8%		$           29,159	$           26,662
Provision for Loan Losses	-	650	N\A		50	900
Noninterest Income	1,832	2,900	-36.8%		7,979	10,222
Noninterest Expense	6,160	6,878	-10.4%		23,314	24,315
Provision for Income Taxes	905	939	-3.6%		3,948	3,295
Net Income	$             2,084	$             2,288	-8.9%		$             9,826	$             8,374
Ratios
Return on Average Assets *	0.79%	0.99%	-20.0%		1.00%	1.01%
Return on Average Stockholders' Equity*	14.67%	19.89%	-26.2%		18.80%	19.82%
Net Interest Margin	2.88%	3.45%	-16.6%		3.05%	3.27%
Allowance As A % Of Loans Outstanding**	1.44%	1.56%	-7.4%		1.44%	1.56%
Dividends Per Share	$                     -	$                     -	N\A		$                     -	$                     -
Earnings Per Share	$               2.10	$               2.30	-8.9%		$               9.88	$               8.42
	End of Period				End of Period
Balance Sheet Data	31-Dec-21 (Unaudited)	31-Dec-20	%Change		31-Dec-19	31-Dec-18
Total Assets	$         950,731	$         891,183	6.7%		$         633,145	$         568,895
Loans, Net of Allowance for Loan Loss	$         583,423	$         587,906	-0.8%		$         463,814	$         413,806
Deposits and Repurchase Agreements	$         860,067	$         808,124	6.4%		$         572,617	$         512,220
Trust Preferred Securities	$           10,310	$           10,310	0.0%		$           10,310	$           10,310
Other Borrowings	$           17,763	$           19,755	-10.1%		$             8,500	$             2,500
Tangible Stockholders' Equity	$           56,865	$           47,442	19.9%		$           38,005	$           41,781
Trust Assets	$     1,016,393	$         811,885	25.2%		$         783,631	$         675,577
Stock Value Per Common Share Data
Price-To-Earnings Ratio	6.47	7.12	-9.1%		9.67	8.41
Price-To-Tangible Book Value Ratio	1.12	1.26	-11.0%		1.68	1.32
Tangible Book Value Per Share	$             57.20	$             47.72	19.9%		$             38.23	$             59.12
Number of Shares Outstanding	994,088	994,088			994,088	706,713
Average Number of Shares Outstanding	994,088	994,088			923,436	706,539
Stock Price - High	$             64.00	$             65.00			$             78.00	$             93.00
Low	$             60.00	$             52.51			$             53.00	$             68.00
Ending	$             64.00	$             60.00			$             64.10	$             78.00

 

 

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FAQ

What are Cornerstone Bancorp's financial results for Q4 2021?

Cornerstone Bancorp reported a net income of $2.08 million for Q4 2021, down from $2.29 million in Q4 2020.

How did Cornerstone Bancorp perform in 2021?

For the year ending December 31, 2021, Cornerstone Bancorp's net income increased by 17.3% to $9.83 million.

What contributed to Cornerstone Bancorp's profitability in 2021?

Profitability was supported by core deposit growth and income from SBA's Paycheck Protection Program, with $320.9 million in loans funded.

What was the increase in Cornerstone Bancorp's total assets in 2021?

Total assets increased by 6.7% to $950.7 million as of December 31, 2021.

Did Cornerstone Bancorp's trust assets grow in 2021?

Yes, trust assets increased by 25.2% to $1 billion by the end of 2021.