Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2020 Net Income of $1.9 Million and Full Year Net Income of $7.0 Million
Pathfinder Bancorp reported fourth quarter 2020 net income of $1.9 million, unchanged from Q4 2019, with earnings per share rising to $0.33. Full-year net income surged 62.5% to $7.0 million, driven by a 16.1% revenue increase to $38.5 million. Total loans grew by 5.6% to $825.5 million, while deposits rose 12.9% to $995.9 million. Noninterest expense decreased 3.7% to $24.8 million. The bank's funding cost declined to 1.19%. However, nonperforming loans increased to 1.63%, attributed to COVID-19 impacts. A cash dividend of $0.06 per share was also declared.
- Net income increased by 62.5% in 2020 to $7.0 million.
- Total revenue rose 16.1% for 2020, reaching $38.5 million.
- Total loans grew by 5.6% to $825.5 million.
- Deposits increased 12.9% to $995.9 million.
- Noninterest expense decreased by 3.7%, providing efficient cost management.
- Funding cost reduced to 1.19%, enhancing profitability.
- Cash dividend of $0.06 per share declared.
- Nonperforming loans increased to 1.63% from 0.67% in 2019, indicating potential asset quality concerns.
Continued Loan and Deposit Growth, Effective Noninterest Expense Management and Reduced Funding Costs
OSWEGO, N.Y., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (“Company”) (NASDAQ: PBHC), the holding company for Pathfinder Bank (“Bank”), announced fourth quarter 2020 net income of
Total net income increased
2020 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Performance Highlights
- Total interest-earning assets at December 31, 2020 were
$1.2 billion , an increase of$127.0 million , or12.3% , compared to$1.0 billion at the end of 2019. - Total loans of
$825.5 million at December 31, 2020 increased by$44.0 million , or5.6% , from$781.5 million at December 31, 2019. - Total deposits of
$995.9 million at December 31, 2020 increased by$114.0 million , or12.9% , compared to$881.9 million at December 31, 2019. - Total net interest income for 2020 increased by
$3.8 million , or13.4% , to$32.0 million from$28.2 million for the prior year. - Noninterest expense of
$24.8 million for 2020, represents a reduction of$950,000 , or3.7% , compared to$25.7 million for 2019. - Funding cost declined to
1.19% for 2020, a reduction of 48 basis points from1.67% in 2019. - Asset quality metrics, as measured by net loan charge-offs to average loans, remained stable at
0.08% in 2020, compared to0.09% for 2019, and nonperforming loans to total loans were1.63% at December 31, 2020, compared to0.67% at December 31, 2019.
“While 2020 began like any other year, with considerable promise, it was soon apparent that it would be anything but normal. Last year proved very challenging for our business and retail customers and we take great pride in being able to help them through this period of uncertainty. We remain fully committed to supporting them and the Central New York communities we serve,” said Thomas W. Schneider, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Despite 2020’s challenges, we realized record earnings as we continued to build a larger, stronger and more capable company for our shareholders, customers and employees. We have been an active participant in the Paycheck Protection Program, originally providing access to this low-interest rate loan facility totaling approximately
“We were able to achieve strong growth in assets during the year, with total assets and earning assets each growing more than
“An important element of our operating strategy is managing noninterest expense growth as we continue to grow the Bank. During the fourth quarter of 2020 noninterest expense growth was held to
“Fourth quarter and full year loan loss provisions were significantly above 2019 levels despite continued stable asset quality metrics during 2020. With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact the Bank’s customers, it was clearly prudent to continue to build reserves throughout the year following our consistently applied analytical methodologies. Considerable economic uncertainty remains and we will continue to take a cautious and responsible approach to building reserves until it is clear that the economic effects of the pandemic are fully identified and provided for.”
“Despite the unprecedented operating challenges of 2020, it’s satisfying to know that we performed for our customers and communities, while at the same time protecting the health of our employees and realizing solid top line and record bottom line performance for the benefit of our shareholders. We believe that we finished 2020 in a strong financial position and that we are well positioned to continue this performance in 2021.”
Income Statement
Fourth quarter 2020 net interest income was
Net interest income for 2020 increased
The net interest margin for the fourth quarter of 2020 was
The net interest margin for 2020 was
The fourth quarter 2020 provision for loan losses was
Fourth quarter 2020 noninterest income was
Total noninterest expense for the fourth quarter of 2020 was
Balance Sheet at December 31, 2020
The Company’s total assets at year end were
Total deposits at December 31, 2020 were
Subordinated loans were
Shareholders’ equity was
Asset Quality
The Bank’s asset quality metrics, as measured by net loan charge-offs to average loans, remained stable for the fourth quarter. Net loan charge-offs to average loans were
The increase in nonperforming loans, as a percentage of total loans, in 2020 was primarily related to two commercial loan relationships, comprised of four individual loans, with aggregate outstanding loan balances of
The allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans at December 31, 2020 was
COVID-19 Additional Discussion
Pathfinder Bank has participated in all rounds of the PPP to date. The Program was established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and is a specialized low-interest loan program funded by the U.S. Treasury Department and administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 (the Act), a
Supplemental Disclosure – Deferred Loan Statistics
Beginning in late March 2020, as part of the its response to the realized and potential economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank granted loan payment deferrals to the substantial majority of commercial and consumer customers who have made requests for such accommodations. These deferrals were granted following individual discussions with each borrower and were generally for periods of 90 or 180 days at the outset. Following discussions with certain borrowers, second and, in a limited number of cases, third loan payment deferral periods of up to 90 days were granted following the expiration of the initial 90- to 180-day deferral periods. Typically, scheduled interest payments placed into deferred status have been added to future scheduled payments and are expected to be collected in total at the original maturity date of the loan.
As of December 31, 2020, the Bank had active deferrals on a total of 62 loans totaling
Cash Dividend Declared
On December 21, 2020, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had declared a cash dividend of
About Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc.
Pathfinder Bank is a New York State chartered commercial bank headquartered in Oswego, whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ SmallCap Market; symbol: PBHC). The Bank has ten full-service offices located in its market areas consisting of Oswego and Onondaga County and one limited purpose office in Oneida County. Through its subsidiary, Pathfinder Risk Management Company, Inc., the Bank owns a
Forward-Looking Statement
Certain statements contained herein are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project" or similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs, such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” This release may contain certain forward-looking statements, which are based on management's current expectations regarding economic, legislative, and regulatory issues that may impact the Company's earnings in future periods. Factors that could cause future results to vary materially from current management expectations include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, deposit flows, loan demand, real estate values, and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies, or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulation; and economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, pricing, products, and services.
As the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related adverse local and national economic consequences, we could be subject to any of the following additional risks, any of which could have a material, adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations:
- demand for our products and services may decline, making it difficult to grow assets and income;
- if the economy is unable to substantially reopen, and high levels of unemployment continue for an extended period of time, loan delinquencies, problem assets, and foreclosures may increase, resulting in increased charges and reduced income;
- collateral for loans, especially real estate, may decline in value, which could cause loan losses to increase;
- our allowance for loan losses may have to be increased if borrowers experience financial difficulties beyond forbearance periods, which will adversely affect our net income;
- the net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors may decline, impairing their ability to honor commitments to us;
- as the result of the decline in the Federal Reserve Board’s target federal funds rate to near
0% , the yield on our assets may decline to a greater extent than the decline in our cost of interest-bearing liabilities, reducing our net interest margin and spread and reducing net income; - a material decrease in net income or a net loss over several quarters could result in a decrease in the rate of our quarterly cash dividend;
- our cyber security risks are increased as the result of an increase in the number of employees working remotely;
- we rely on third party vendors for certain services and the unavailability of a critical service due to the COVID-19 outbreak could have an adverse effect on us; and
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation premiums may increase if the agency experiences additional resolution costs.
The Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect future events or developments.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS | |||||||||||||
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For the three months | For twelve months | ||||||||||||
ended December 31, | ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||
Condensed Income Statement | |||||||||||||
Interest and dividend income | $ | 10,822 | $ | 11,248 | $ | 42,866 | $ | 41,758 | |||||
Interest expense | 2,550 | 3,476 | 10,864 | 13,528 | |||||||||
Net interest income | 8,272 | 7,772 | 32,002 | 28,230 | |||||||||
Provision for loan losses | 812 | 612 | 4,707 | 1,966 | |||||||||
7,460 | 7,160 | 27,295 | 26,264 | ||||||||||
Noninterest income excluding net gains on sales of securities, loans and foreclosed real estate | 1,270 | 1,181 | 4,859 | 4,443 | |||||||||
Net gains on sales of securities, loans and foreclosed real estate | 276 | 118 | 2,255 | 393 | |||||||||
Gains (losses) on marketable equity securities | 169 | 20 | (629) | 81 | |||||||||
Noninterest expense | 6,547 | 6,198 | 24,780 | 25,730 | |||||||||
Income before income taxes | 2,628 | 2,281 | 9,000 | 5,451 | |||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 688 | 415 | 1,954 | 1,165 | |||||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest and Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. | $ | 1,940 | $ | 1,866 | $ | 7,046 | $ | 4,286 | |||||
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (5) | 6 | 96 | 10 | |||||||||
Net income attributable to Pathfinder Bancorp Inc. | $ | 1,945 | $ | 1,860 | $ | 6,950 | $ | 4,276 | |||||
Convertible preferred stock dividends | 83 | 69 | 291 | 208 | |||||||||
Warrant dividends | 8 | 8 | 30 | 23 | |||||||||
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities | 371 | 272 | 1,224 | 467 | |||||||||
Net income available to common shareholders | $ | 1,483 | $ | 1,511 | $ | 5,405 | $ | 3,578 | |||||
For the Periods Ended | |||||||||||||
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December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |||||||||||
Selected Balance Sheet Data | |||||||||||||
Assets | $ | 1,227,583 | $ | 1,093,807 | $ | 933,115 | |||||||
Earning assets | 1,159,778 | 1,032,817 | 874,938 | ||||||||||
Total loans | 825,495 | 781,451 | 620,270 | ||||||||||
Deposits | 995,907 | 881,893 | 727,060 | ||||||||||
Borrowed funds | 82,050 | 93,125 | 118,534 | ||||||||||
Allowance for loan losses | 12,777 | 8,669 | 7,306 | ||||||||||
Subordinated loans | 39,400 | 15,128 | 15,094 | ||||||||||
Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. Shareholders' equity | 97,456 | 90,434 | 64,221 | ||||||||||
Asset Quality Ratios | |||||||||||||
Net loan charge-offs to average loans | |||||||||||||
Allowance for loan losses to period end loans | |||||||||||||
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans | |||||||||||||
Nonperforming loans to period end loans | |||||||||||||
Nonperforming assets to total assets | |||||||||||||
For the three months | For twelve months | ||||||||||||
ended December 31, | ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
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2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||
Key Earnings Ratios | |||||||||||||
Return on average assets | |||||||||||||
Return on average common equity | |||||||||||||
Return on average equity | |||||||||||||
Net interest margin | |||||||||||||
Share, Per Share and Ratio Data | |||||||||||||
Basic weighted average shares outstanding* | 4,537 | 4,586 | 4,608 | 4,464 | |||||||||
Basic earnings per share* | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 1.17 | $ | 0.80 | |||||
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding* | 4,537 | 4,586 | 4,608 | 4,464 | |||||||||
Diluted earnings per share* | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 1.17 | $ | 0.80 | |||||
Cash dividends per share | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.24 | |||||
Book value per common share at December 31, 2020 and 2019 | $ | 17.56 | $ | 15.94 | |||||||||
Tangible book value per common share at December 31, 2020 and 2019 | $ | 16.53 | $ | 14.95 | |||||||||
Tangible book value per common and preferred share at December 31, 2020 and 2019 | $ | 15.70 | $ | 14.62 | |||||||||
Tangible equity to tangible assets at December 31, 2020 and 2019 | |||||||||||||
Tangible equity to tangible assets at December 31, 2020 and 2019, adjusted | |||||||||||||
Non-GAAP Reconciliation | |||||||||||||
Tangible book value per common share | |||||||||||||
Total equity | $ | 97,456 | $ | 90,434 | |||||||||
Intangible assets | (4,669) | (4,685) | |||||||||||
Convertible preferred equity | (17,901) | (15,369) | |||||||||||
Common tangible equity | $ | 74,886 | $ | 70,380 | |||||||||
Common shares outstanding | 4,531 | 4,709 | |||||||||||
Tangible book value per common share | $ | 16.53 | $ | 14.95 | |||||||||
Tangible book value per common and fully converted preferred share | |||||||||||||
Total equity | $ | 97,456 | $ | 90,434 | |||||||||
Intangible assets | (4,669) | (4,685) | |||||||||||
Common and convertible preferred tangible equity | $ | 92,787 | $ | 85,749 | |||||||||
Common shares outstanding | 4,531 | 4,709 | |||||||||||
Convertible preferred shares outstanding | 1,380 | 1,155 | |||||||||||
Common and convertible preferred shares outstanding | 5,911 | 5,864 | |||||||||||
Tangible book value per common and (fully converted) preferred share | $ | 15.70 | $ | 14.62 | |||||||||
Tangible equity to tangible assets | |||||||||||||
Tangible common equity (fully converted basis) | $ | 92,787 | $ | 85,749 | |||||||||
Tangible assets | 1,222,914 | 1,089,122 | |||||||||||
Tangible equity to tangible assets ratio | |||||||||||||
Tangible equity to tangible assets, adjusted | |||||||||||||
Tangible common equity (fully converted basis) | $ | 92,787 | $ | 85,749 | |||||||||
Tangible assets | 1,222,914 | 1,089,122 | |||||||||||
Less: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans | (60,643) | - | |||||||||||
Total assets excluding PPP loans | 1,162,271 | 1,089,122 | |||||||||||
Tangible equity to tangible assets ratio, excluding PPP loans | |||||||||||||
* Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated based upon the two-class method for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. | |||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding do not include unallocated ESOP shares. | |||||||||||||
The above information is preliminary and based on the Company's data available at the time of presentation. | |||||||||||||
Investor/Media Contacts
Thomas W. Schneider, President, CEO
Walter F. Rusnak, Senior Vice President, CFO
Telephone: (315) 343-0057
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