LCNB Corp. Reports Record Financial Results for the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022

Rhea-AI Summary

LCNB Corp. has reported record financial results for 2022, with total assets reaching $1.92 billion and net income increasing by 5.5% year-over-year to $22.1 million. Diluted earnings per share rose 16.3% to a record $1.93. The company experienced strong loan growth, with net loans increasing 2.3% to $1.40 billion. Despite a decrease in total deposits by 1.5% due to competition and seasonal trends, the net interest margin expanded to 3.55%. Additionally, LCNB returned capital to shareholders through a dividend increase to $0.81 per share and a share repurchase program totaling $23.66 million.

Positive

• Record net income of $22.1 million, up 5.5% year-over-year.
• Diluted earnings per share increased 16.3% to $1.93.
• Net interest margin expanded to 3.55%, up from 3.45% in 2021.
• Share repurchase program totaled $23.66 million, buying 1.2 million shares.
• Dividend increased to $0.81 per share, a 5.2% rise from 2021.

Negative

• Total deposits decreased by 1.5% to $1.6 billion.
• Non-interest income fell by 12.7% year-over-year.

LCNB Corp. Ended 2022 With Record Total Assets of $1.92 Billion

Return on Average Tangible Common Equity Increased Year-Over-Year to 14.96% from 11.67%.

2022 Net Income Increased 5.5% Year-over-Year to a Record $22.1 Million

2022 Diluted Earnings Per Share Increased 16.3% Year-over-Year to a Record $1.93 Per Share

LEBANON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LCNB Corp. ("LCNB", “the Company”, or “the Bank”) (NASDAQ: LCNB) today announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022.

Commenting on the financial results, LCNB President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Meilstrup said, “We achieved record net income, earnings per share, and net loans for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022. LCNB had another strong year of loan growth and overall operating performance as we continue to attract new assets and new customers to LCNB. Our performance in 2022 demonstrates LCNB’s strong team of experienced and dedicated bankers, the value we provide our local communities, and our strategic focus on producing consistent and sustainable financial results.”

“The strength of LCNB’s balance sheet and asset quality provides us with the flexibility to manage and grow the Bank during an increasingly uncertain economic cycle, while we continue to focus on returning capital to shareholders. For the twelve-months ended December 31, 2022, average total deposits increased 5.4%, our net interest margin expanded 10 basis points to 3.55%, and non-performing loans to total loans decreased from 0.11% at December 31, 2021 to 0.03% at December 31, 2022. These trends, combined with stable non-interest expense, successfully offset declines in non-interest income to drive record net income and earnings per share, while expanding returns on assets, equity, and tangible equity,” continued Mr. Meilstrup.

“LCNB also returned a record amount of capital back to shareholders in 2022 through our dividend policy and share repurchase program. We believe LCNB is well positioned for continued growth and strong levels of profitability, even as we expect a more challenging banking landscape in 2023. This is a testament to LCNB’s compelling business model, strong capital and liquidity levels, disciplined credit culture and outstanding team,” concluded Mr. Meilstrup.

Income Statement

Net income for the 2022 fourth quarter was a quarterly record of $6,408,000, a 13.9% increase as compared to $5,627,000 for the same period last year. Earnings per basic and diluted share for the 2022 fourth quarter were a quarterly record of $0.57, an increase of 26.7% as compared to $0.45 for the same period last year. Net income for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2022, was an annual record of $22,128,000, representing an increase of 5.5% as compared to $20,974,000 for the same period last year. Earnings per basic and diluted share for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2022, were an annual record of $1.93, representing an increase of 16.3% as compared to $1.66 for the same period last year.

Net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2022, increased 13.3% to $16,208,000, as compared to $14,310,000 for the same period in 2021. Net interest income for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2022, increased 6.9% to $61,042,000, as compared to $57,124,000 for 2021. Favorably contributing to the variance for the three-and twelve-month periods were overall growth in the loan portfolio and higher average rates earned on the loan and debt securities portfolios. Growth in the taxable debt securities and loan portfolios also benefited interest income for the twelve-month period. For the 2022 fourth quarter, LCNB’s net interest margin expanded to 3.77%, from 3.34% for the same period last year. For the 2022 full year, LCNB’s net interest margin was 3.55%, compared to 3.45% in 2021.

Non-interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2022, was $3,629,000, compared to $4,347,000 for the same period last year. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, non-interest income was $14,288,000, compared to $16,232,000 for the same period last year. The primary drivers of the fourth quarter and twelve-month year-over-year changes in non-interest income were decreased fiduciary income, reduced gains from sales of loans and debt securities, and lower other operating income. Fiduciary income decreased because the fair value of wealth management assets, upon which fees are calculated, decreased due to current market conditions, even though the number of accounts increased. The lower other operating income for the full year was partially due to the absence of a one-time $508,000 Ohio Financial Institutions Tax refund recognized in 2021.

Non-interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2022, was $246,000 lower than the comparable period in 2021. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, non-interest expense increased $94,000 from the comparable period in 2021. Other non-interest expense for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2022, included $471,000 in losses from the sales of two office buildings as a result of our branch consolidation strategy, which was offset by an $866,000 gain from the sale of other real estate owned recognized during the 2022 second quarter.

Capital Allocation

LCNB invested $23,660,000 in its share repurchase program through 2022, repurchasing 1,212,634 shares of its outstanding stock at an average price of $19.47 per share. This equates to approximately 9.8% of the Company’s outstanding common stock prior to the repurchase. During the 2022 fourth quarter, LCNB invested $678,000 in its share repurchase program, repurchasing 40,178 shares of its outstanding stock at an average price of $16.87 per share. At December 31, 2022, 339,054 shares remained under its May 27, 2022 share repurchase program.

For the full year ended December 31, 2022, LCNB paid $0.81 per share in dividends, a 5.2% increase from $0.77 per share for the full year ended December 31, 2021. On November 21, 2022, LCNB’s Board of Directors approved a 5.0% increase in the Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend payment from $0.20 per share to $0.21 per share. Since 2018, LCNB’s regular cash dividend payment has increased at a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%.

Balance Sheet

Total assets at December 31, 2022, increased by $15,492,000 to a record $1.92 billion from $1.90 billion at December 31, 2021. Net loans at December 31, 2022, increased 2.3% to a record $1.40 billion, compared to $1.36 billion at December 31, 2021.

Total deposits at December 31, 2022, decreased 1.5% to $1.60 billion, compared to $1.63 billion at December 31, 2021, as LCNB experiences greater competition for interest-bearing accounts along with seasonal deposit trends of certain public fund deposit relationships.

Assets Under Management

Total assets managed at December 31, 2022, were $3.10 billion, compared to $3.14 billion at December 31, 2021. The 1.5% year-over-year decrease in total assets managed was primarily due to a decrease in the fair value of managed assets at LCNB’s Wealth Management group associated with a challenging capital market environment in 2022 and a decrease in cash management accounts.

Asset Quality

In the 2022 fourth quarter consolidated condensed statements of income, LCNB recorded a net loan loss recovery of $19,000, compared to a net loan loss recovery of $508,000 for the 2021 fourth quarter. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, LCNB recorded a provision for loan losses of $250,000, compared to a net loan loss recovery of $269,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021.

Net loan recoveries for the 2022 fourth quarter were $21,000, compared to net loan recoveries of $186,000 for the same period last year. For the 2022 twelve-month period, net loan charge-offs were $110,000 or 0.01% of average loans, compared to net loan recoveries during 2021 of $47,000 or 0.00% of average loans.

Total nonperforming loans, which includes non-accrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest decreased $1,107,000, from $1,537,000 or 0.11% of total loans at December 31, 2021, to $430,000 or 0.03% of total loans at December 31, 2022. Nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.02% at December 31, 2022, compared to 0.08% at December 31, 2021.

About LCNB Corp.

LCNB Corp. is a financial holding company headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio. Through its subsidiary, LCNB National Bank (the “Bank”), it serves customers and communities in Southwest and South-Central Ohio. A financial institution with a long tradition for building strong relationships with customers and communities, the Bank offers convenient banking locations in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Montgomery, Preble, Ross, and Warren Counties, Ohio. The Bank continually strives to exceed customer expectations and provides an array of services for all personal and business banking needs including checking, savings, online banking, personal lending, business lending, agricultural lending, business support, deposit and treasury, investment services, trust and IRAs and stock purchases. LCNB Corp. common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market Exchange® under the symbol “LCNB.” Learn more about LCNB Corp. at www.lcnb.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this news release regarding LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are identified by the fact they are not historical facts and include words such as “anticipate”, “could”, “may”, “feel”, “expect”, “believe”, “plan”, and similar expressions. Please refer to LCNB’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as well as its other filings with the SEC, for a more detailed discussion of risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on all information available to management and its knowledge of LCNB’s business and operations. Additionally, LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include, but are not limited to:

1. the success, impact, and timing of the implementation of LCNB’s business strategies;
2. the significant risks and uncertainties for LCNB's business, results of operations and financial condition, as well as its regulatory capital and liquidity ratios and other regulatory requirements, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which will depend on several factors, including the scope and duration of the pandemic, its influence on financial markets, the effectiveness of LCNB's work from home arrangements and staffing levels in operational facilities, the impact of market participants on which LCNB relies, and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic;
3. the disruption of global, national, state, and local economies associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia/Ukraine conflict, which could affect LCNB's liquidity and capital positions, impair the ability of our borrowers to repay outstanding loans, impair collateral values, and further increase the allowance for credit losses;
4. LCNB’s ability to integrate future acquisitions may be unsuccessful, or may be more difficult, time-consuming, or costly than expected;
5. LCNB may incur increased loan charge-offs in the future;
6. LCNB may face competitive loss of customers;
7. changes in the interest rate environment, which may include continued interest rate increases, may have results on LCNB’s operations materially different from those anticipated by LCNB’s market risk management functions;
8. changes in general economic conditions and increased competition could adversely affect LCNB’s operating results;
9. changes in regulations and government policies affecting bank holding companies and their subsidiaries, including changes in monetary policies, could negatively impact LCNB’s operating results;
10. LCNB may experience difficulties growing loan and deposit balances;
11. United States trade relations with foreign countries could negatively impact the financial condition of LCNB's customers, which could adversely affect LCNB's operating results and financial condition;
12. deterioration in the financial condition of the U.S. banking system may impact the valuations of investments LCNB has made in the securities of other financial institutions resulting in either actual losses or other than temporary impairments on such investments;
13. difficulties with technology or data security breaches, including cyberattacks, that could negatively affect LCNB's ability to conduct business and its relationships with customers, vendors, and others;
14. adverse weather events and natural disasters and global and/or national epidemics; and
15. government intervention in the U.S. financial system, including the effects of recent legislative, tax, accounting and regulatory actions and reforms, including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the capital ratios of Basel III as adopted by the federal banking authorities, and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Forward-looking statements made herein reflect management's expectations as of the date such statements are made. Such information is provided to assist shareholders and potential investors in understanding current and anticipated financial operations of LCNB and is included pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. LCNB undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date such statements are made.

LCNB Corp. and Subsidiaries Financial Highlights (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended																Twelve Months Ended
	12/31/2022				9/30/2022			6/30/2022			3/31/2022			12/31/2021			12/31/2022			12/31/2021
Condensed Income Statement
Interest income	$	17,719			16,704			16,208			15,122			15,189			65,753			61,177
Interest expense		1,511			1,260			1,041			899			879			4,711			4,053
Net interest income		16,208			15,444			15,167			14,223			14,310			61,042			57,124
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses		(19	)		(157	)		377			49			(508	)		250			(269	)
Net interest income after provision for (recovery of) loan losses		16,227			15,601			14,790			14,174			14,818			60,792			57,393
Non-interest income		3,629			3,581			3,528			3,550			4,347			14,288			16,232
Non-interest expense		12,065			12,350			11,469			12,250			12,311			48,134			48,040
Income before income taxes		7,791			6,832			6,849			5,474			6,854			26,946			25,585
Provision for income taxes		1,383			1,253			1,231			951			1,227			4,818			4,611
Net income	$	6,408			5,579			5,618			4,523			5,627			22,128			20,974
Supplemental Income Statement Information
Amort/Accret income on acquired loans	$	249			144			61			66			116			520			713
Tax-equivalent net interest income	$	16,257			15,495			15,217			14,273			14,365			61,242			57,354
Per Share Data
Dividends per share	$	0.21			0.20			0.20			0.20			0.20			0.81			0.77
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.57			0.49			0.49			0.38			0.45			1.93			1.66
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.57			0.49			0.49			0.38			0.45			1.93			1.66
Book value per share	$	17.82			17.31			17.84			18.14			19.22			17.82			19.22
Tangible book value per share	$	12.48			11.97			12.53			12.84			14.33			12.48			14.33
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		11,211,328			11,284,225			11,337,805			11,818,614			12,370,702			11,410,981			12,589,605
Diluted		11,211,328			11,284,225			11,337,805			11,818,614			12,370,702			11,410,981			12,589,613
Shares outstanding at period end		11,259,080			11,293,639			11,374,515			11,401,503			12,414,956			11,259,080			12,414,956
Selected Financial Ratios
Return on average assets		1.34	%		1.15	%		1.18	%		0.96	%		1.18	%		1.16	%		1.13	%
Return on average equity		12.90	%		10.80	%		10.96	%		8.13	%		9.33	%		10.62	%		8.71	%
Return on average tangible common equity		18.59	%		15.30	%		15.52	%		11.11	%		12.51	%		14.96	%		11.67	%
Dividend payout ratio		36.84	%		40.82	%		40.82	%		52.63	%		44.44	%		41.97	%		46.39	%
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)		3.77	%		3.54	%		3.54	%		3.35	%		3.34	%		3.55	%		3.45	%
Efficiency ratio (tax equivalent)		60.67	%		64.74	%		61.18	%		68.73	%		65.79	%		63.73	%		65.28	%
Selected Balance Sheet Items
Cash and cash equivalents	$	22,701			29,460			31,815			19,941			18,136
Debt and equity securities		323,167			325,801			337,952			330,715			345,649
Loans:
Commercial and industrial	$	120,236			114,694			114,971			105,805			101,792
Commercial, secured by real estate		938,022			908,130			905,703			906,140			889,108
Residential real estate		305,575			316,669			315,930			328,034			334,547
Consumer		28,290			29,451			30,308			32,445			34,190
Agricultural		10,054			8,630			7,412			7,980			10,647
Other, including deposit overdrafts		81			52			81			45			122
Deferred net origination fees		(980	)		(937	)		(928	)		(928	)		(961	)
Loans, gross		1,401,278			1,376,689			1,373,477			1,379,521			1,369,445
Less allowance for loan losses		5,646			5,644			5,833			5,530			5,506
Loans, net	$	1,395,632			1,371,045			1,367,644			1,373,991			1,363,939
	Three Months Ended																Twelve Months Ended
	12/31/2022				9/30/2022			6/30/2022			3/31/2022			12/31/2021			12/31/2022			12/31/2021
Selected Balance Sheet Items, continued
Total earning assets	$	1,726,902			1,714,196			1,722,853			1,712,115			1,716,420
Total assets		1,919,121			1,904,700			1,912,627			1,899,630			1,903,629
Total deposits		1,604,970			1,657,370			1,658,825			1,636,606			1,628,819
Short-term borrowings		71,455			4,000			5,000			24,746			—
Long-term debt		19,072			24,539			25,000			10,000			10,000
Total shareholders’ equity		200,675			195,439			202,960			206,875			238,604
Equity to assets ratio		10.46	%		10.26	%		10.61	%		10.89	%		12.53	%
Loans to deposits ratio		87.31	%		83.06	%		82.80	%		84.29	%		84.08	%
Tangible common equity (TCE)	$	140,498			135,149			142,557			146,360			177,949
Tangible common assets (TCA)		1,858,944			1,844,410			1,852,224			1,839,115			1,842,974
TCE/TCA		7.56	%		7.33	%		7.70	%		7.96	%		9.66	%
Selected Average Balance Sheet Items
Cash and cash equivalents	$	24,330			35,763			28,787			32,826			29,614			30,364			36,648
Debt and equity securities		323,195			338,299			338,149			340,666			348,150			335,051			319,619
Loans	$	1,383,809			1,384,520			1,375,710			1,376,926			1,351,762			1,380,272			1,329,072
Less allowance for loan losses		5,647			5,830			5,532			5,503			5,843			5,629			5,701
Net loans	$	1,378,162			1,378,690			1,370,178			1,371,423			1,345,919			1,374,643			1,323,371
Total earning assets	$	1,711,524			1,736,031			1,722,503			1,727,335			1,708,392			1,724,350			1,663,567
Total assets		1,903,338			1,928,868			1,912,574			1,917,226			1,896,530			1,915,431			1,851,177
Total deposits		1,637,201			1,669,932			1,655,389			1,646,627			1,615,020			1,652,309			1,567,680
Short-term borrowings		21,433			5,728			18,263			12,503			893			14,482			821
Long-term debt		23,855			24,920			12,637			10,000			14,402			17,910			16,148
Total shareholders’ equity		197,014			205,051			205,645			225,725			239,174			208,271			240,823
Equity to assets ratio		10.35	%		10.63	%		10.75	%		11.77	%		12.61	%		10.87	%		13.01	%
Loans to deposits ratio		84.52	%		82.91	%		83.10	%		83.62	%		83.70	%		83.54	%		84.78	%
Asset Quality
Net charge-offs (recoveries)	$	(21	)		32			74			25			(186	)		110			(47	)
Non-accrual loans	$	391			465			599			1,455			1,481			391			1,481
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing		39			—			—			—			56			39			56
Total nonperforming loans	$	430			465			599			1,455			1,537			430			1,537
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans		(0.01	)%		0.01	%		0.02	%		0.01	%		(0.05	)%		0.01	%		0.00	%
Allowance for loan losses to total loans		0.40	%		0.41	%		0.42	%		0.40	%		0.40	%		0.40	%		0.40	%
Nonperforming loans to total loans		0.03	%		0.03	%		0.04	%		0.11	%		0.11	%		0.03	%		0.11	%
Nonperforming assets to total assets		0.02	%		0.02	%		0.03	%		0.08	%		0.08	%		0.02	%		0.08	%
Assets Under Management
LCNB Corp. total assets	$	1,919,121			1,904,700			1,912,627			1,899,630			1,903,629
Trust and investments (fair value)		678,366			611,409			625,984			700,353			722,093
Mortgage loans serviced		148,412			145,317			153,557			152,271			149,382
Cash management		1,925			53,199			38,914			75,302			34,009
Brokerage accounts (fair value)		347,737			314,144			303,663			326,290			334,670
Total assets managed	$	3,095,561			3,028,769			3,034,745			3,153,846			3,143,783

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in thousands)
	December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)				December 31, 2021
ASSETS:
Cash and due from banks	$	20,244			16,810
Interest-bearing demand deposits		2,457			1,326
Total cash and cash equivalents		22,701			18,136
Investment securities:
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value, at fair value		2,273			2,546
Equity securities without a readily determinable fair value, at cost		2,099			2,099
Debt securities, available-for-sale, at fair value		289,850			308,177
Debt securities, held-to-maturity, at cost		19,878			22,972
Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost		4,652			4,652
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost		4,415			5,203
Loans, net		1,395,632			1,363,939
Premises and equipment, net		33,042			35,385
Operating leases right of use asset		6,248			6,357
Goodwill		59,221			59,221
Core deposit and other intangibles		1,827			2,473
Bank owned life insurance		44,298			43,224
Interest receivable		7,482			7,999
Other assets		25,503			21,246
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,919,121			1,903,629
LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing	$	505,824			501,531
Interest-bearing		1,099,146			1,127,288
Total deposits		1,604,970			1,628,819
Short-term borrowings		71,455			—
Long-term debt		19,072			10,000
Operating lease liabilities		6,370			6,473
Accrued interest and other liabilities		16,579			19,733
TOTAL LIABILITIES		1,718,446			1,665,025
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES		—			—
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred shares – no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares, none outstanding		—			—
Common shares –no par value, authorized 19,000,000 shares; issued 14,270,550 and 14,213,792 shares at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively; outstanding 11,259,080 and 12,414,956 shares at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively		144,069			143,130
Retained earnings		139,249			126,312
Treasury shares at cost, 3,011,470 and 1,798,836 shares at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively		(52,689	)		(29,029	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes		(29,954	)		(1,809	)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY		200,675			238,604
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	1,919,121			1,903,629

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended December 31,							Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	2022				2021			2022			2021
INTEREST INCOME:
Interest and fees on loans	$	15,887			13,770			59,247			56,142
Dividends on equity securities with a readily determinable fair value		16			13			56			51
Dividends on equity securities without a readily determinable fair value		13			5			29			21
Interest on debt securities, taxable		1,355			1,018			5,027			3,668
Interest on debt securities, non-taxable		186			208			753			864
Other investments		262			175			641			431
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME		17,719			15,189			65,753			61,177
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Interest on deposits		1,189			769			3,682			3,578
Interest on short-term borrowings		96			2			416			6
Interest on long-term debt		226			108			613			469
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE		1,511			879			4,711			4,053
NET INTEREST INCOME		16,208			14,310			61,042			57,124
PROVISION FOR (RECOVERY OF) LOAN LOSSES		(19	)		(508	)		250			(269	)
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR (RECOVERY OF) LOAN LOSSES		16,227			14,818			60,792			57,393
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Fiduciary income		1,617			1,715			6,468			6,674
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts		1,532			1,530			6,190			6,036
Net gains on sales of debt securities, available-for-sale		—			303			—			303
Bank owned life insurance income		271			269			1,074			1,074
Gains from sales of loans		8			292			196			852
Other operating income		201			238			360			1,293
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME		3,629			4,347			14,288			16,232
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
Salaries and employee benefits		7,192			6,976			28,483			27,616
Equipment expenses		395			446			1,629			1,678
Occupancy expense, net		767			713			3,067			2,949
State financial institutions tax		428			440			1,740			1,758
Marketing		339			361			1,184			1,239
Amortization of intangibles		113			263			478			1,043
FDIC insurance premiums, net		133			127			530			492
ATM Expense		340			436			1,370			1,416
Computer maintenance and supplies		283			332			1,114			1,213
Telephone expense		63			64			240			420
Contracted services		601			612			2,503			2,430
Other real estate owned, net		8			—			(866	)		2
Other non-interest expense		1,403			1,541			6,662			5,784
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE		12,065			12,311			48,134			48,040
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		7,791			6,854			26,946			25,585
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		1,383			1,227			4,818			4,611
NET INCOME	$	6,408			5,627			22,128			20,974
Dividends declared per common share	$	0.21			0.20			0.81			0.77
Earnings per common share:
Basic		0.57			0.45			1.93			1.66
Diluted		0.57			0.45			1.93			1.66
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		11,211,328			12,370,702			11,410,981			12,589,605
Diluted		11,211,328			12,370,702			11,410,981			12,589,613

 

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Company Contact:

Eric J. Meilstrup

President and Chief Executive Officer

LCNB National Bank

(513) 932-1414

shareholderrelations@lcnb.com

Investor and Media Contact:

Andrew M. Berger

Managing Director

SM Berger & Company, Inc.

(216) 464-6400

andrew@smberger.com

Source: LCNB Corp.

FAQ

What were LCNB's financial results for 2022?

LCNB reported record net income of $22.1 million, a 5.5% increase, and diluted earnings per share of $1.93, up 16.3%.

How did LCNB perform in terms of loans and deposits in 2022?

Net loans rose 2.3% to $1.40 billion, while total deposits decreased by 1.5% to $1.60 billion.

What was LCNB's net interest margin for 2022?

The net interest margin for 2022 expanded to 3.55%, compared to 3.45% in 2021.

Did LCNB increase its dividend in 2022?

Yes, LCNB increased its dividend to $0.81 per share, which is a 5.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the impact of competition on LCNB's deposits?

LCNB experienced a decrease in total deposits due to increased competition for interest-bearing accounts.