Chesapeake Financial Shares Reports Third Quarter Earnings

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Chesapeake Financial Shares reported third-quarter 2020 earnings of $3.38 million, a 4.8% increase compared to 2019, with earnings per share at $0.692. Total assets reached $1.17 billion, up 24.2% year-on-year.

Despite a 7.2% decrease in year-to-date net income of $8.80 million, the bank's net interest income grew 10.2% and other income surged 66.1% due to robust mortgage loan origination. A dividend of $0.125 per share was declared, representing a 2.46% yield.

Positive

• Earnings increased by 4.8% year-on-year.
• Total assets grew by 24.2% to $1.17 billion.
• Net interest income rose by 10.2%.
• Other income significantly increased by 66.1% from mortgage loan originations.
• Declared a stable dividend of $0.125 per share, yielding 2.46%.

Negative

• Year-to-date net income decreased by 7.2% compared to 2019.

A "Top 200 Community Bank" in the U.S. for the thirteenth consecutive year

KILMARNOCK, VA / ACCESSWIRE / October 20, 2020 / On behalf of Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc. (parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management), Jeffrey M. Szyperski, Chairman of the Board & CEO, reported earnings for the third quarter of 2020 of $3.38 million, a 4.8% increase over the third quarter of 2019. The reported earnings per share were $0.692 fully diluted compared to $0.649 fully diluted for the third quarter of 2019. Total assets ended the quarter at $1.17 billion, a 24.2% increase over September 30, 2019.

"We have had a good 2020 thus far," stated Szyperski. "Through September 30 we've recognized net income of $8.80 million representing a 7.2% decrease from the first nine months of 2019. Coming off of a record year in 2019, we are very pleased to be where we are at this point in 2020, considering the international effects of COVID-19." Nonperforming assets were 0.868% of total gross loans at September 30, 2020 compared to 0.983% at September 30, 2019. "We have been rigorously reviewing our loan portfolio since March 2020 and have been closely monitoring the effect the pandemic has had on our customers. We have also been adding to our loan loss reserve during 2020. At September 30, 2020 our loan loss reserve was 1.40% of total loans (excluding $76.88 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans) as compared to 0.97% for the previous year. For the year we have provided $1.77 million to the provision for loan losses as compared to $0.96 million for the same period in 2019."

Overall 2020 net income has been supported by a 10.2% increase in net interest income and a 66.1% increase in other income primarily driven by strong mortgage loan origination. This increase has offset COVID-related decreases in both merchant services income and cash management fees.

Earlier this year Chesapeake Bank was recognized for the thirteenth consecutive year by American Banker magazine as a "Top 200 Community Bank" in the nation based on a three-year average return on equity. Additionally the bank was recognized for the eighth consecutive year by the same publication as one of the "Best Banks to Work For."

At their October 15, 2020 meeting, the Chesapeake Financial Shares Board of Directors declared a $0.125 per share dividend, payable on or about December 15, 2020, to shareholders of record at December 1, 2020. "We feel this is a very strong dividend given the current market price of our stock. This translates into an approximate 2.46% dividend yield on the current stock price. "This is the fourth consecutive quarter at this dividend rate. Given the increase in total assets and the pending Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness anticipated, we felt holding the dividend constant was prudent," commented Szyperski.

For more information about Chesapeake Financial Shares stock (OTCQX:CPKF), or to receive daily e-mail alerts of our stock price, see www.chesapeakefinancialshares.com. The company is followed by Zacks Investment Research, and a copy of their report can also be found on this site or at www.zacks.com. Chesapeake Financial Shares is an over-the-counter, publicly traded stock. "Like" Chesapeake Bank on Facebook and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

CONTACT:

Jeffrey M. Szyperski
804-435-4249
1-800-434-1181

SOURCE: Chesapeake Financial Shares Inc.

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FAQ

What were Chesapeake Financial Shares' earnings for Q3 2020?

Chesapeake Financial Shares reported earnings of $3.38 million for Q3 2020.

How much did CPKF's total assets increase by?

Total assets increased by 24.2% to $1.17 billion as of Q3 2020.

What is the dividend yield for Chesapeake Financial Shares?

The dividend yield for Chesapeake Financial Shares is approximately 2.46%.

What was the year-to-date net income for Chesapeake Financial Shares?

The year-to-date net income for Chesapeake Financial Shares is $8.80 million, a 7.2% decrease from 2019.

How much did net interest income increase by in Q3 2020?

Net interest income increased by 10.2% in Q3 2020.