Patriot Reports Minimal Net Loss of $87 thousand ($.02 per share) for third quarter 2020 – Loan Loss Provisions lowered; Net Interest and Non-interest Income Improve

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Patriot National Bancorp (NASDAQ: PNBK) reported a net loss of $87,000 for Q3 2020, improving from a loss of $1.3 million in Q2 2020. The nine-month net loss totaled $2.4 million. Total assets fell 5.8% to $922.9 million, with net loans decreasing to $740.1 million. Deposits dropped 7.1% to $727.4 million, largely due to reduced wholesale brokered deposits. The bank's net interest income was $5.9 million, a 3.9% increase from Q2 2020 but a 5.4% decline year-over-year. Non-interest income surged 81% from Q2. The company has suspended its quarterly dividend due to pandemic uncertainties.

Positive

• Q3 net loss improved to $87,000 from $1.3 million in Q2.
• Non-interest income rose 81% from Q2 2020, mainly from SBA loan sales.
• Decrease in provision for loan losses from $910,000 in Q2 to $85,000 in Q3.
• Maintained strong capital ratios with Tier 1 leverage ratio at 9.35%.

Negative

• Nine-month net loss increased to $2.4 million from $1.3 million year-over-year.
• Total assets decreased 5.8% to $922.9 million.
• Net loans declined from $781.4 million in Q2 to $740.1 million.
• Total deposits fell 7.1%, primarily from wholesale brokered deposits.

STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. (“Patriot,” “Bancorp” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PNBK), the parent company of Patriot Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), today announced a net loss of $87,000, or $0.02 basic and diluted loss per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2020, compared with a net loss of $1.3 million reported in the second quarter of 2020. The improvement compared with the second quarter of 2020 resulted from a lower provision for loan losses and higher net interest and non-interest income.

The net loss for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 was $2.4 million, or $0.62 per fully diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $1.3 million, or $0.33 per fully diluted shares, during the same period in the prior year. The 2020 results to date, reflect lower net interest income and non-interest income.

As of September 30, 2020, total assets decreased 5.8% to $922.9 million, as compared to the second quarter of 2020. The Bank’s net loan portfolio by $41.3 million, to $740.1 million, while total deposits decreased $55.7 million or 7.1%, to $727.4 million in the third quarter of 2020. The decline in loans represented an intentional slow-down in new loan originations as the impact of the pandemic on the local economy was better understood. The decrease in total deposits during the quarter is primarily the result of declines in the use of wholesale brokered deposits and higher-cost certificates of deposits, partially offset by growth in deposits gathered from the prepaid debit card business.

Excluding that change in brokered deposits, total deposits increased $71.0 million or 12.5% since the end of the third quarter in 2019. In July 2020, the Company completed the purchase of prepaid debit card deposits from a prominent national provider and processor of prepaid debit cards for corporate, consumer and government clients. The prepaid debit card deposits totaled approximately $60.0 million as of September 30, 2020.

As far as the impact of COVID-19, Patriot has kept all branches open with customers re-directed to non-contact ATM’s and Live Banker ATMs as on-line banking services continue to be optimized with expanded customer call center staffing. Its multi-year investment to enhance customer’s technological banking experience has been well tested during the pandemic, as from January 1 to September 30, 2020, Patriot’s mobile deposits were up 98%, use of its mobile app banking was up 33%, monthly average log-ins rose 8% and the number of customers completely new to digital banking rose by 30%.

The Bank had provided CARES Act payment relief on loans of approximately $244.4 million. The Bank received some very positive indications of the strength of its borrowers as a significant percentage of the loans deferred as a result of the CARES Act have now resumed normal payments. The majority of the modifications granted to customers expired in November of 2020, the balance of loans modified in conjunction with the CARES Act had declined from the high of $244.4 million to $59.1 million

Patriot President & CEO Robert Russell stated: “Many of the changes implemented during the second and third quarters are showing signs of success and are reflected in the positive profitability trends. The Bank continues to reshape its leadership team and its balance sheet and has strengthened its capital position to prepare for future growth and profitability of the organization. As the pandemic continues, Patriot remains prepared to deliver the tools and service required to remain a strong partner with the communities we serve”. Mr. Russell added: “we are very pleased that loans on deferral as a result of the Cares Act have declined from $244.4 million to $59.1 million.”

Financial Results:

As of September 30, 2020, total assets were $922.9 million, as compared to $979.5 million at June 30, 2020 and $972.0 million at September 30, 2019. Net loans receivable totaled $740.1 million, as compared to $781.4 million at June 30, 2020 and $791.9 million at September 30, 2019. Deposits totaled $727.4 million at September 30, 2020, as compared to $783.1 million at June 30, 2020 and $762.1 million at September 30, 2019.

The decline in loans and total assets represents the intentional downsizing of the Bank’s balance sheet as the current economic uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic are assessed. The Company continues to originate loans, but at a slower pace than in the past, and has seen loan maturities and loan payoffs outpace loan originations during the nine-month period of September 30, 2020.

Total deposits declined $55.7 million during the third quarter of 2020, this was due to a decline of $69.9 million in wholesale brokered deposits, a decline of $51.0 million in certificate of deposits as higher rate non-relationship deposits were allowed to run off, and a decline of $22.7 million in money market deposits, which was partially offset by an increase of $60.0 million in prepaid debit card deposits.

Net interest income was $5.9 million in the third quarter of 2020, an increase of 3.9% from the second quarter of 2020, and a decline of 5.4% from the third quarter of 2019. The year-to-date September 30, 2020 net interest income was $17.9 million, a decrease of 6.8% over the year-to-date September 2019.

Net interest margin was 2.61% in the third quarter of 2020, as compared to 2.46% in the second quarter of 2020 and 2.70% in the third quarter of 2019.

Compared to the prior year, net interest income was negatively impacted by a lower average loan balance, and an increase in the rate paid on FHLB borrowings associated with the conversion of certain borrowings from a low variable teaser rate to higher fixed rate. The decline also reflects the impact of lower interest rates connected with a decline in market interest rates in late first quarter of 2020 connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The provision for loan losses in the third quarter of 2020 was $85,000, as compared to $910,000 in the second quarter of 2020 and $100,000 in the third quarter of 2019. The Allowance for Loan losses on September 30, 2020 totals 1.49% of total loans compared with 1.41% on June 30, 2020 and 1.05% on September 30, 2019. The increase in the Allowance as a percent of loans reflects additional provisions in the second and third quarter associated with the estimated impact of the COVID pandemic on the economy and local business community

Non­interest income was $704,000 in the third quarter of 2020, 81.0% higher than the second quarter of 2020, and 23.3% higher than the third quarter of 2019. The increase was primarily due to gains on sale of SBA loans of $421,000 in the third quarter of 2020. The year-to-date September 30, 2020 non-interest income was $1.5 million, a decline of 27.0% over the year-to-date September 30, 2019. The decrease in non­interest income for the year-to-date period was primarily due to lower realized gains on the sale of SBA loans associated with delays in executing the sale of those loans in 2020.

Non­interest expense was $6.6 million in the third quarter of 2020, 3.9% lower than the second quarter of 2020, and 0.9% lower than the third quarter of 2019. The year-to-date September 30, 2020 non-interest expense was $20.9 million, 5.2% higher than the prior year. The increase in non-interest expense for the year-to-date period was primarily driven by an increase of $694,000 in salaries and benefits and an increase of $297,000 in regulatory assessments expenses in 2020.

The income tax benefit was $6,000 in the third quarter of 2020, representing an effective tax rate of 6.5%. The income tax benefit was $811,000 in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, representing an effective tax rate of 25.0%.

As of September 30, 2020, shareholders’ equity was $64.5 million, as compared to $64.2 million at June 30, 2020. Patriot’s book value per share was $16.39 at September 30, 2020, as compared to $16.30 at June 30, 2020. The Bank’s capital ratios continue to be strong, maintaining its “well capitalized” regulatory status. As of September 30, 2020, the Bank’s Tier 1 leverage ratio was 9.35%, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 11.08% and total risk-based capital ratio was 12.33%.

Patriot has currently suspended its quarterly dividend due to the uncertainties surrounding the pandemic however, the Bank hopes to resume when the current economic uncertainties are settled.

Patriot Bank is headquartered in Stamford and operates 9 branch locations: in Scarsdale, NY; and Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, Milford, Norwalk, Orange, Stamford, Westport, CT with Express Banking locations at Bridgeport/ Housatonic Community College, downtown New Haven and Trumbull at Westfield Mall. The Bank also maintains SBA lending offices in Jacksonville and Stamford, along with a Rhode Island operations center.

About the Company:
Founded in 1994, and now celebrating its 26th year, Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. (“Patriot” or “Bancorp”) is the parent holding company of Patriot Bank N.A. (“Bank”), a nationally chartered bank headquartered in Stamford, CT. Patriot operates with full service branches in Connecticut and New York and provides lending products and services nationally. Patriot’s mission is to serve its local community and nationwide customer base by providing a growing array of banking solutions to meet the needs of individuals and small businesses owners. Patriot places great value in the integrity of its people and how it conducts business. An emphasis on building strong client relationships and community involvement are cornerstones of our philosophy as we seek to maximize shareholder value.

“Safe Harbor” Statement Under Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
Certain statements contained in Bancorp’s public statements, including this one, may be forward looking and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. These factors include, but are not limited to: (1) changes in prevailing interest rates which would affect the interest earned on the Company’s interest earning assets and the interest paid on its interest bearing liabilities; (2) the timing of re-pricing of the Company’s interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities; (3) the effect of changes in governmental monetary policy; (4) the effect of changes in regulations applicable to the Company and the Bank and the conduct of its business; (5) changes in competition among financial service companies, including possible further encroachment of non-banks on services traditionally provided by banks; (6) the ability of competitors that are larger than the Company to provide products and services which it is impracticable for the Company to provide; (7) the state of the economy and real estate values in the Company’s market areas, and the consequent effect on the quality of the Company’s loans; (8) demand for loans and deposits in our market area; (9) recent governmental initiatives that are expected to have a profound effect on the financial services industry and could dramatically change the competitive environment of the Company; (10) other legislative or regulatory changes, including those related to residential mortgages, changes in accounting standards, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) premiums that may adversely affect the Company; (11) the application of generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied; (12) the fact that one period of reported results may not be indicative of future periods; (13) the state of the economy in the greater New York metropolitan area and its particular effect on the Company's customers, vendors and communities and other such factors, including risk factors, as may be described in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”); (14) political, social, legal and economic instability, civil unrest, war, catastrophic events, acts of terrorism; (15) widespread outbreaks of infectious diseases, including the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak; (16) changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses; (17) our ability to access cost-effective funding; (18) our ability to implement and change our business strategies; (19) changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios; (20) technological changes that may be more difficult or expensive than expected; (21) our ability to manage market risk, credit risk and operational risk in the current economic environment; (22) our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities; (23) changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; (24) our ability to retain key employees; and (25) our compensation expense associated with equity allocated or awarded to our employees.

PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)		September 30, 2020				June 30, 2020				September 30, 2019
Assets
Cash and due from banks:
Noninterest bearing deposits and cash		$	3,231			$	1,616			$	3,157
Interest bearing deposits			46,405				64,280				46,844
Total cash and cash equivalents			49,636				65,896				50,001
Investment securities:
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value			47,823				46,624				50,057
Other investments, at cost			4,450				4,450				4,963
Total investment securities			52,273				51,074				55,020
Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost			2,783				2,897				2,889
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost			4,503				4,503				4,477
Gross loans receivable			751,298				792,500				800,314
Allowance for loan losses			(11,171	)			(11,148	)			(8,405	)
Net loans receivable			740,127				781,352				791,909
SBA loans held for sale			6,824				7,579				4,103
Accrued interest and dividends receivable			6,834				5,624				3,538
Premises and equipment, net			33,632				33,962				34,883
Other real estate owned			1,954				2,400				2,400
Deferred tax asset, net			12,066				12,180				11,495
Goodwill			1,107				1,107				1,107
Core deposit intangible, net			567				586				642
Other assets			10,623				10,384				9,521
Total assets		$	922,929			$	979,544			$	971,985
Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest bearing deposits		$	161,871			$	97,360			$	80,772
Interest bearing deposits			565,560				685,728				681,284
Total deposits			727,431				783,088				762,056
Federal Home Loan Bank and correspondent bank borrowings			90,000				90,000				100,000
Senior notes, net			11,909				11,890				11,834
Subordinated debt, net			9,774				9,767				9,745
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trust, net			8,108				8,106				8,100
Note payable			1,044				1,094				1,242
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance			2,492				3,773				2,182
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			7,634				7,654				8,647
Total liabilities			858,392				915,372				903,806
Commitments and Contingencies			-				-				-
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock			-				-				-
Common stock			106,293				106,251				106,118
Accumulated deficit			(41,210	)			(41,123	)			(37,222	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(546	)			(956	)			(717	)
Total shareholders' equity			64,537				64,172				68,179
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	922,929			$	979,544			$	971,985

PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended												Nine Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share amounts)		September 30, 2020				June 30, 2020				September 30, 2019				September 30, 2020				September 30, 2019
Interest and Dividend Income
Interest and fees on loans		$	8,578			$	9,111			$	10,245			$	27,722			$	30,345
Interest on investment securities			340				378				430				1,134				1,207
Dividends on investment securities			85				90				112				313				344
Other interest income			28				24				225				187				795
Total interest and dividend income			9,031				9,603				11,012				29,356				32,691
Interest Expense
Interest on deposits			2,028				2,792				3,655				8,020				10,452
Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings			628				638				602				1,963				1,467
Interest on senior debt			229				228				229				686				686
Interest on subordinated debt			235				253				277				756				845
Interest on note payable and other			5				5				6				15				20
Total interest expense			3,125				3,916				4,769				11,440				13,470
Net interest income			5,906				5,687				6,243				17,916				19,221
Provision for Loan Losses			85				910				100				1,799				3,202
Net interest income after provision for loan losses			5,821				4,777				6,143				16,117				16,019
Non-interest Income
Loan application, inspection and processing fees			54				40				32				147				74
Deposit fees and service charges			73				66				123				253				366
Gains on sale of loans			380				72				188				464				864
Rental income			131				131				137				393				459
Other income			66				80				91				257				312
Total non-interest income			704				389				571				1,514				2,075
Non-interest Expense
Salaries and benefits			3,460				3,645				3,480				10,966				10,272
Occupancy and equipment expenses			810				921				937				2,680				2,598
Data processing expenses			433				371				357				1,194				1,088
Professional and other outside services			627				726				721				2,137				2,233
Project expenses, net			6				54				212				154				277
Advertising and promotional expenses			107				123				63				377				255
Loan administration and processing expenses			75				36				44				135				101
Regulatory assessments			355				364				152				1,159				862
Insurance expenses			67				78				65				215				160
Communications, stationary and supplies			118				133				118				371				383
Other operating expenses			560				439				530				1,491				1,626
Total non-interest expense			6,618				6,890				6,679				20,879				19,855
(Loss) income before income taxes			(93	)			(1,724	)			35				(3,248	)			(1,761	)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes			(6	)			(446	)			8				(811	)			(456	)
Net (loss) income		$	(87	)		$	(1,278	)		$	27			$	(2,437	)		$	(1,305	)
Basic (loss) earnings per share		$	(0.02	)		$	(0.32	)		$	0.01			$	(0.62	)		$	(0.33	)
Diluted (loss) earnings per share		$	(0.02	)		$	(0.32	)		$	0.01			$	(0.62	)		$	(0.33	)

FINANCIAL RATIOS AND OTHER DATA
		Three Months Ended												Nine Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)		September 30, 2020				June 30, 2020				September 30, 2019				September 30, 2020				September 30, 2019
Quarterly Performance Data:
Net (loss) income		$	(87	)		$	(1,279	)		$	26			$	(2,437	)		$	(1,305	)
Return on Average Assets			-0.04	%			-0.52	%			0.01	%			-0.33	%			-0.08	%
Return on Average Equity			-0.53	%			-7.89	%			0.15	%			-4.96	%			-1.07	%
Net Interest Margin			2.61	%			2.46	%			2.70	%			2.61	%			1.22	%
Efficiency Ratio			100.12	%			113.41	%			98.02	%			107.46	%			93.24	%
Efficiency Ratio excluding project costs			100.03	%			112.51	%			94.92	%			106.66	%			91.94	%
% increase loans			-5.20	%			-3.22	%			-1.41	%			-7.49	%			2.55	%
% increase deposits			-7.11	%			-2.51	%			-0.72	%			-5.47	%			2.53	%
Asset Quality:
Nonaccrual loans		$	20,440			$	21,593			$	19,183			$	20,440			$	19,183
Other real estate owned		$	1,954			$	2,400			$	2,400			$	1,954			$	2,400
Total nonperforming assets		$	22,394			$	23,993			$	21,583			$	22,394			$	21,583
Nonaccrual loans / loans			2.72	%			2.72	%			2.40	%			2.72	%			2.40	%
Nonperforming assets / assets			2.43	%			2.45	%			2.22	%			2.43	%			2.22	%
Allowance for loan losses		$	11,171			$	11,148			$	8,405			$	11,171			$	8,405
Valuation reserve		$	492			$	485			$	1,252			$	492			$	1,252
Allowance for loan losses with valuation reserve		$	11,663			$	11,633			$	9,657			$	11,663			$	9,657
Allowance for loan losses / loans			1.49	%			1.41	%			1.05	%			1.49	%			1.05	%
Allowance / nonaccrual loans			54.65	%			51.63	%			43.81	%			54.65	%			43.81	%
Allowance for loan losses and valuation reserve / loans			1.55	%			1.47	%			1.20	%			1.55	%			1.20	%
Allowance for loan losses and valuation reserve / nonaccrual loans			57.06	%			53.87	%			50.34	%			57.06	%			50.34	%
Gross loan charge-offs		$	75			$	691			$	282			$	810			$	2,589
Gross loan (recoveries)		$	(13	)		$	(13	)		$	(128	)		$	(67	)		$	(183	)
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries)		$	62			$	678			$	154			$	743			$	2,406
Capital Data and Capital Ratios
Book value per share (1)		$	16.39			$	16.30			$	17.37			$	16.39			$	17.37
Shares outstanding			3,937,041				3,935,841				3,925,002				3,937,041				3,925,002
Bank Capital Ratios:
Leverage Ratio			9.35	%			9.03	%			9.47	%			9.35	%			9.47	%
Tier 1 Capital			11.08	%			10.52	%			10.82	%			11.08	%			10.82	%
Total Risk Based Capital			12.33	%			11.77	%			11.81	%			12.33	%			11.81	%
(1) Book value per share represents shareholders' equity divided by outstanding shares.
Deposits:
		September 30,				June 30,				September 30,
(In thousands)			2020				2020				2019
Non-interest bearing:
Non-interest bearing		$	102,004			$	95,932			$	80,772
Prepaid DDA			59,867				1,428				-
Total non-interest bearing			161,871				97,360				80,772
Interest bearing:
NOW			29,518				26,941				23,675
Savings			91,169				70,230				57,390
Money market			142,909				165,658				125,934
Certificates of deposit, less than $250,000			133,754				160,258				170,814
Certificates of deposit, $250,000 or greater			44,042				60,066				62,702
Listed Deposits			33,173				41,690				44,140
Brokered deposits			90,995				160,885				196,629
Total Interest bearing			565,560				685,728				681,284
Total Deposits		$	727,431			$	783,088			$	762,056

Contacts:
Patriot Bank, N.A.	Joseph Perillo	Robert Russell	Michael Carrazza
900 Bedford Street	Chief Financial Officer	President & CEO	Chairman
Stamford, CT 06901	203-252-5954	203-252-5939	203-251-8230
www.BankPatriot.com

FAQ

What were the financial results of Patriot National Bancorp for Q3 2020?

In Q3 2020, Patriot National Bancorp reported a net loss of $87,000, an improvement from a $1.3 million loss in Q2 2020.

How did the net interest income of Patriot National Bancorp perform in Q3 2020?

Net interest income for Q3 2020 was $5.9 million, a 3.9% increase from Q2 2020 but a 5.4% decrease compared to Q3 2019.

What impact did COVID-19 have on Patriot National Bancorp's loan portfolio?

Due to the pandemic, Patriot intentionally slowed new loan originations, leading to a decrease in net loans by $41.3 million.

Did Patriot National Bancorp suspend its dividend in 2020?

Yes, Patriot National Bancorp suspended its quarterly dividend due to uncertainties stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

What was the total assets and deposits of Patriot National Bancorp as of September 30, 2020?

As of September 30, 2020, total assets were $922.9 million, and total deposits were $727.4 million.