Heartland BancCorp Earns $5.0 Million, or $2.48 Per Diluted Share, in the Fourth Quarter of 2021 and $18.6 Million, or $9.17 Per Diluted Share, for the Year 2021
Heartland BancCorp (OTCQX: HLAN) reported a net income of $5.0 million or $2.48 per diluted share for Q4 2021, down from $5.8 million or $2.87 per diluted share a year earlier. However, full-year net income rose to $18.6 million, up 25.9% from 2020. Net loans, excluding PPP loans, increased by $56.9 million (5.3%) on a linked quarter basis. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.69 per share, a 10% increase. The net interest margin improved to 3.86%, reflecting strong loan growth and better loan mix.
- Net income increased 25.9% year-over-year to $18.6 million.
- Quarterly cash dividend increased by 10% to $0.69 per share.
- Net loans (ex. PPP) up $56.9 million (5.3%) on a linked quarter basis.
- Net interest margin improved to 3.86%, up 23 basis points from the previous quarter.
- Net income for Q4 2021 decreased to $5.0 million from $5.8 million in Q4 2020.
- Annualized return on average assets declined to 1.23% in 2021 from 1.08% in 2020.
- Noninterest income fell 20.7% in Q4 2021 compared to the same quarter last year.
Net Loans (Ex. PPP) Increased
Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by
WHITEHALL, Ohio, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland BancCorp (“Heartland” and “the Company”) (OTCQX: HLAN) today reported net income was
The company also announced its board of directors increased its quarterly cash dividend by
“Heartland produced strong net income for the quarter, and record earnings for the year, as we continue to deliver value, grow core loans and expand our market outreach,” stated G. Scott McComb, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our results were augmented by robust loan growth (ex. PPP), record net interest income generation and an expanding net interest margin. Operating revenue increased during the quarter driven by increased loan balances across all loan categories, lower cost of funds and an increase in non-interest-bearing deposits. We are seeing exceptional opportunities in Northern Kentucky after entering that new market last year with our acquisition of Victory Community Bank. Additionally, we entered the Cincinnati market organically during the fourth quarter and anticipate similar successes. We are operating from a position of strength as we enter 2022, and we will continue to work to create value for our shareholders, our clients and our communities.”
Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights (at or for the three months ended December 31, 2021)
- Fourth quarter net income was
$5.0 million , or$2.48 per diluted share, compared to$5.8 million , or$2.87 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter a year ago. - Provision for loan losses was
$480,000 , compared to$750,000 in the fourth quarter a year ago. - Net interest margin improved 23 basis points to
3.86% , compared to3.63% in the preceding quarter and improved 37 basis points compared to3.49% in the fourth quarter a year ago. - Fourth quarter revenues (net interest income plus noninterest income) were
$17.2 million which was unchanged compared to the fourth quarter a year ago. - Annualized return on average assets was
1.36% , compared to1.49% in the fourth quarter of 2020. - Annualized return on average equity was
13.14% for the fourth quarter and16.53% in the fourth quarter of 2020. - Excluding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, net loans increased
$56.9 million or5.3% on a linked quarter basis to$1.13 billion . - Tangible book value per share increased to
$69.76 per share, compared to$63.85 per share a year ago. - Declared a quarterly cash dividend of
$0.69 per share.
2021 Full Year Financial Highlights (at or for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021)
- Net income for 2021 increased
25.9% to a record$18.6 million , compared to$14.8 million in 2020. - Provision for loan losses was
$1.9 million for the year, compared to$6.4 million for 2020. - Net interest margin was
3.56% for the year, compared to3.66% for 2020. - Total revenues increased
7.2% to$64.8 million in 2021, compared to$60.5 million in 2020. - Annualized return on average assets was
1.23% for 2021, compared to1.08% for 2020. - Annualized return on average equity was
12.68% for 2021, compared to11.10% for 2020. - Excluding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, net loans increased
$108.9 million or10.7% year-over-year to$1.13 billion . - Noninterest bearing demand deposits increased
12.1% to$478.3 million , compared to$426.8 million a year ago.
Paycheck Protection Program
During the second and third quarters of 2020, Heartland originated 1,075 PPP loans, for a total of
The balance of net unamortized PPP fees, remaining to be recognized in fee income over the life of the associated loans, is
Balance Sheet Review
“Our team did an excellent job of replacing the
Total deposits were
Total assets decreased
Operating Results
“The decline in excess cash reserves, our improved deposit mix, as well as PPP loan forgiveness helped our net interest margin expand 23 basis points during the quarter,” said Carrie Almendinger, EVP, and Chief Financial Officer. Heartland’s net interest margin improved by 23 basis points to
Heartland’s total revenues (net interest income before the provision for loan losses, plus noninterest income) was
Net interest income, before the provision for loan losses, increased
Noninterest income decreased
“During the fourth quarter, we exited the Destin, Florida, market and closed our LPO,” said McComb. “We determined that little growth was coming out of our efforts there, and we made the decision to focus our growth efforts in our Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati markets. We do not anticipate any future costs associated with this closure.”
Heartland’s fourth quarter noninterest expenses totaled
The efficiency ratio for the fourth quarter of 2021 was
Credit Quality
“While asset quality remained exemplary, and economic indicators in our markets remain strong, we continue to make additions to the allowance for loan losses to reflect the high levels of new loan growth,” said McComb. Heartland recorded a
At December 31, 2021, the allowance for loan losses (ALLL) was
Nonaccrual loans decreased
Heartland’s performing restructured loans, that were not included in nonaccrual loans, increased to
There was
About Heartland BancCorp
Heartland BancCorp is a registered Ohio bank holding company and the parent of Heartland Bank, which operates 18 full-service banking offices and TransCounty Title Agency, LLC. Heartland Bank, founded in 1911, provides full-service commercial, small business, and consumer banking services; professional financial planning services; and other financial products and services. Heartland Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve, a member of the FDIC, and an Equal Housing Lender. Heartland BancCorp is currently quoted on the OTC Markets (OTCQX) under the symbol HLAN. Learn more about Heartland Bank at Heartland.Bank.
In May of 2021, Heartland was ranked #82 on the American Banker Magazine’s list of Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Banks and Thrifts based on three-year average return on equity as of December 31, 2020.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about (i) the benefits of a merger between Heartland Bank and Victory Community Bank, including future financial and operating results, cost savings enhancements to revenue and accretion to reported earnings that may be realized from the merger; (ii) Heartland’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts; and (iii) other statements identified by words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “targets,” “projects,” or words of similar meaning generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Heartland’s management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of Heartland. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results discussed in these forward-looking statements because of the following factors, among others: (1) the assumptions and estimates used by Heartland’s management include both assumptions as to certain business decisions that are subject to change and, in many respects, subjective judgment, and thus is susceptible to multiple interpretations and periodic revisions based on actual experience and business developments, and thus, may not be realized; (2) legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in accounting standards, may adversely affect the businesses in which Heartland is engaged; (3) changes in the interest rate environment may adversely affect net interest income; (4) results may be adversely affected by continued diversification of assets and adverse changes to credit quality; (5) competition from other financial services companies in Heartland’s markets could adversely affect operations; (6) the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the employees and customers of Heartland, as well as the resulting effect on the business, financial condition and results of operations on Heartland; and (7) the current economic slowdown could adversely affect credit quality and loan originations.
Heartland cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Heartland does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made, except as required by law.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||||||
Assets | Dec. 31, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 64,255 | $ | 65,355 | $ | 189,874 | ||||||
Interest bearing time deposits | - | 283 | 277 | |||||||||
Available-for-sale securities | 156,505 | 166,187 | 144,377 | |||||||||
Held-to-maturity securities, fair values of, | 49 | 202 | 202 | |||||||||
Loans held for sale | 3,539 | 3,013 | 4,382 | |||||||||
Commercial | 154,182 | 179,776 | 216,108 | |||||||||
CRE (Owner occupied) | 286,668 | 274,368 | 240,185 | |||||||||
CRE (Non Owner occupied) | 358,713 | 326,919 | 307,054 | |||||||||
1-4 Family | 323,667 | 319,662 | 323,173 | |||||||||
Home Equity | 36,250 | 36,106 | 38,232 | |||||||||
Consumer | 12,620 | 11,118 | 11,343 | |||||||||
Allowance for loan losses | (14,965 | ) | (14,352 | ) | (14,147 | ) | ||||||
Net Loans | 1,157,135 | 1,133,597 | 1,121,947 | |||||||||
Premises and equipment | 29,410 | 29,495 | 30,220 | |||||||||
Nonmarketable equity securities | 6,024 | 6,024 | 6,017 | |||||||||
Mortgage serving rights, net | 3,096 | 2,882 | 2,662 | |||||||||
Foreclosed assets held for sale | 5 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||
Goodwill | 12,388 | 12,388 | 12,388 | |||||||||
Intangible Assets | 990 | 1,052 | 1,253 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 929 | 929 | 955 | |||||||||
Life insurance assets | 18,120 | 18,019 | 17,468 | |||||||||
Accrued interest recievable and other assets | 14,967 | 14,964 | 15,053 | |||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,467,412 | $ | 1,454,396 | $ | 1,547,080 | ||||||
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||
Deposits | ||||||||||||
Demand | $ | 478,264 | $ | 440,531 | $ | 426,795 | ||||||
Saving, NOW and money market | 588,959 | 577,831 | 528,836 | |||||||||
Time | 188,193 | 223,534 | 357,203 | |||||||||
Total deposits | 1,255,416 | 1,241,896 | 1,312,834 | |||||||||
Repurchase agreements | 9,032 | 10,060 | 10,632 | |||||||||
FHLB Advances | 12,000 | 14,000 | 44,670 | |||||||||
Subordinated debt | 24,651 | 24,641 | 24,709 | |||||||||
Interest payable and other liabilities | 13,155 | 13,717 | 13,338 | |||||||||
Total liabilities | 1,314,254 | 1,304,314 | 1,406,183 | |||||||||
Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||
Common stock, without par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares; 2,094,396, 2,091,451 and 2,083,487 shares issued, respectively | 61,231 | 61,039 | 60,402 | |||||||||
Retained earnings | 94,638 | 90,874 | 81,061 | |||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (expense) | 2,283 | 3,164 | 4,427 | |||||||||
Treasury stock at Cost, Common; 90,612, 90,612 and 90,612 shares held, respectively | (4,994 | ) | (4,994 | ) | (4,994 | ) | ||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 153,158 | 150,082 | 140,896 | |||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 1,467,412 | $ | 1,454,396 | $ | 1,547,080 | ||||||
Book value per share | $ | 76.43 | $ | 75.01 | $ | 70.70 | ||||||
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Consolidated Statements of Income | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twevle Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Interest Income | Dec. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||
Loans | $ | 13,251 | $ | 12,826 | $ | 13,447 | $ | 51,307 | $ | 51,882 | |||||||
Securities | |||||||||||||||||
Taxable | 467 | 448 | 363 | 1,676 | 1,708 | ||||||||||||
Tax-exempt | 586 | 589 | 604 | 2,356 | 2,335 | ||||||||||||
Other | 33 | 49 | 34 | 169 | 129 | ||||||||||||
Total interest income | 14,337 | 13,912 | 14,448 | 55,508 | 56,054 | ||||||||||||
Interest Expense | |||||||||||||||||
Deposits | 523 | 715 | 1,476 | 3,254 | 7,952 | ||||||||||||
Borrowings | 402 | 411 | 524 | 1,748 | 1,732 | ||||||||||||
Total interest expense | 925 | 1,126 | 2,000 | 5,002 | 9,684 | ||||||||||||
Net Interest Income | 13,412 | 12,786 | 12,448 | 50,506 | 46,370 | ||||||||||||
Provision for Loan Losses | 480 | 480 | 750 | 1,920 | 6,350 | ||||||||||||
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses | 12,932 | 12,306 | 11,698 | 48,586 | 40,020 | ||||||||||||
Noninterest income | |||||||||||||||||
Service charges | 834 | 812 | 587 | 2,911 | 2,168 | ||||||||||||
Gains on sale of loans and originated MSR | 1,339 | 1,048 | 3,016 | 4,743 | 6,837 | ||||||||||||
Loan servicing fees, net | 462 | 463 | (209 | ) | 1,353 | 496 | |||||||||||
Title insurance income | 313 | 421 | 400 | 1,434 | 1,311 | ||||||||||||
Net realized gains on sales of available-for-sale securities | - | - | 221 | 223 | 250 | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain/(loss) on sales of foreclosed assets | - | - | - | (1 | ) | - | |||||||||||
Gain/(loss) on sale of premises and equipment | - | - | 10 | - | 5 | ||||||||||||
Increase in cash value of life insurance | 101 | 101 | 102 | 399 | 411 | ||||||||||||
Other | 748 | 790 | 663 | 3,236 | 2,604 | ||||||||||||
Total noninterest income | 3,797 | 3,635 | 4,790 | 14,298 | 14,082 | ||||||||||||
Noninterest Expense | |||||||||||||||||
Salaries and employee benefits | 6,520 | 6,318 | 5,650 | 23,592 | 20,389 | ||||||||||||
Net occupancy and equipment expense | 1,246 | 1,246 | 1,269 | 5,318 | 4,856 | ||||||||||||
Data processing fees | 503 | 513 | 485 | 1,961 | 1,996 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees | 262 | 230 | 278 | 1,132 | 1,893 | ||||||||||||
Marketing expense | 218 | 275 | 176 | 1,049 | 954 | ||||||||||||
Printing and office supplies | 87 | 75 | 102 | 329 | 387 | ||||||||||||
State financial institution tax | 313 | 167 | 244 | 1,104 | 1,012 | ||||||||||||
FDIC insurance premiums | 128 | 60 | 183 | 400 | 423 | ||||||||||||
Other | 1,130 | 1,033 | 984 | 4,841 | 4,164 | ||||||||||||
Total noninterest expense | 10,407 | 9,917 | 9,371 | 39,726 | 36,074 | ||||||||||||
Income before Income Tax | 6,322 | 6,024 | 7,117 | 23,158 | 18,028 | ||||||||||||
Provision for Income Taxes | 1,299 | 1,265 | 1,353 | 4,565 | 3,260 | ||||||||||||
Net Income | $ | 5,023 | $ | 4,759 | $ | 5,764 | $ | 18,593 | $ | 14,768 | |||||||
Basic Earnings Per Share | $ | 2.51 | $ | 2.38 | $ | 2.89 | $ | 9.30 | $ | 7.39 | |||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ | 2.48 | $ | 2.34 | $ | 2.87 | $ | 9.17 | $ | 7.33 |
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)(Unaudited) | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||
Performance Ratios: | ||||||||||||||||||
Return on average assets | 1.36 | % | 1.27 | % | 1.49 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.08 | % | ||||||||
Return on average equity | 13.14 | % | 12.73 | % | 16.53 | % | 12.68 | % | 11.10 | % | ||||||||
Return on average tangible common equity | 14.42 | % | 14.00 | % | 18.34 | % | 13.97 | % | 11.91 | % | ||||||||
Net interest margin | 3.86 | % | 3.63 | % | 3.49 | % | 3.56 | % | 3.66 | % | ||||||||
Efficiency ratio | 60.47 | % | 60.39 | % | 55.07 | % | 61.51 | % | 59.92 | % | ||||||||
Asset Quality Ratios and Data: | As of or for the Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
Nonaccrual loans | $ | 1,618 | $ | 2,750 | $ | 2,969 | ||||||||||||
Loans past due 90 days and still accruing | 16 | # | - | - | ||||||||||||||
Non-performing investment securities | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
OREO and other non-performing assets | 5 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||
Total non-performing assets | $ | 1,639 | $ | 2,755 | $ | 2,974 | ||||||||||||
Non-performing assets to total assets | 0.11 | % | 0.19 | % | 0.19 | % | ||||||||||||
Net charge-offs quarter ending | $ | (133 | ) | $ | (6 | ) | $ | 420 | ||||||||||
Allowance for loan loss | $ | 14,965 | $ | 14,352 | $ | 14,147 | ||||||||||||
Nonaccrual loans | $ | 1,618 | $ | 2,750 | $ | 2,969 | ||||||||||||
Allowance for loan loss to non accrual loans | 924.91 | % | 521.89 | % | 476.49 | % | ||||||||||||
Allowance for loan losses to loans outstanding | 1.28 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.25 | % | ||||||||||||
Restructured loans included in non-accrual | $ | 285 | $ | 1,093 | $ | 285 | ||||||||||||
Performing restructured loans (RC-C) | $ | 5,119 | $ | 610 | $ | 648 | ||||||||||||
Book Values: | ||||||||||||||||||
Total shareholders' equity | $ | 153,158 | $ | 150,082 | $ | 140,896 | ||||||||||||
Less: goodwill and intangible assets | 13,378 | 13,440 | 13,641 | |||||||||||||||
Shareholders' equity less goodwill and intangible assets | $ | 139,780 | $ | 136,642 | $ | 127,255 | ||||||||||||
Common shares outstanding | 2,094,396 | 2,091,451 | 2,083,487 | |||||||||||||||
Less: treasury shares | (90,612 | ) | (90,612 | ) | (90,612 | ) | ||||||||||||
Common shares as adjusted | 2,003,784 | 2,000,839 | 1,992,875 | |||||||||||||||
Book value per common share | $ | 76.43 | $ | 75.01 | $ | 70.70 | ||||||||||||
Tangible book value per common share | $ | 69.76 | $ | 68.29 | $ | 63.85 |
Contact: | G. Scott McComb, Chairman, President & CEO |
Heartland BancCorp 614-337-4600 |
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