United Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.22 per Common Share

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United Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: UBOH) reported its financial results for Q4 and full year 2022. For Q4, net income rose to $3,534,000, or $1.10 per share, a 30.1% increase from the prior year, mainly due to an $730,000 rise in net interest income and $1,000,000 decrease in provision for loan losses. However, non-interest income saw a sharp decline of 41.5% to $1,825,000. Yearly net income fell 16.7% to $11,310,000 with earnings per share at $3.47. Key metrics included a 12.1% rise in loans and a 30.6% drop in shareholders' equity due to unrealized losses attributed to rising interest rates.

Positive

• Quarterly net income increased by 30.1% to $3,534,000.
• Net interest income rose by $730,000 (8.4%) to $9,471,000.
• Loan interest income grew by $713,000 despite lower PPP fees.
• Non-interest expenses decreased by $560,000 (6.3%) during Q4.

Negative

• Yearly net income decreased by $2,271,000 (16.7%) to $11,310,000.
• Non-interest income dropped by $7,392,000 (42.6%) year-to-date.
• Shareholders' equity fell by $36.4 million (30.6%) due to unrealized losses.
• Quarterly non-interest income fell 41.5% from the prior year.

COLUMBUS GROVE, Ohio, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On January 19, 2023, United Bancshares, Inc. issued the following release:

United Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: UBOH – news), a financial holding company headquartered in Columbus Grove, Ohio with consolidated assets of $1.1 billion today announced operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022, unaudited.

Quarterly Results

For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, the Company reported net income of $3,534,000, or $1.10 basic earnings per share, an increase of $817,000 (30.1%) compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 net income of $2,717,000, or $0.83 basic earnings per share. The increase in operating results for the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 was primarily attributable to an increase in net interest income of $730,000 (8.4%), a decrease in the provision of loan losses of $1,000,000, and a decrease in non-interest expenses of $560,000 (6.3%), offset by a decrease in non-interest income of $1,292,000 (41.5%), and an increase in the provision for income taxes of $181,000 (61.6%).

Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $9,471,000, compared to $8,741,000 for the fourth quarter of 2021, an increase of $730,000. Loan interest income increased $713,000 due to rising portfolio rates and significant growth in loan balances. The increase in loan interest income is despite Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fees decreasing $693,000 between the comparable periods. In addition, interest from the investment portfolio and other interest increased $669,000. Interest expense increased $652,000 from the comparable quarter in 2021 due mainly to rising interest rates.

The negative provision for loan losses was $1,000,000 in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to no provision in the fourth quarter of 2021. This reversal of expense is a result of the continued waning impact of COVID related concerns. The allowance for loan losses to loans ratio remains strong at 1.38% as of December 31, 2022.

Non-interest income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $1,825,000, compared to $3,117,000 for the fourth quarter of 2021, a decrease of $1,292,000. The decrease was attributable to a decrease in gain on sales of loans of $1,876,000 (84.9%), offset by an increase in other non-interest income of $573,000 (62.6%). The significant decrease in gain on sale of loans can be attributed to a decrease in loan activity by the residential mortgage operations, along with a decrease in the net gain on sale, expressed as a percentage of loan balances sold. During the quarter ended December 31, 2022, there were $24.6 million of loans originated and sold compared to $72.5 million during the same period of 2021. The net gain on sale was 1.24% for the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to 2.89% for the same period of 2021. The increase in other non-interest income was primarily related to an increase in income from the Company’s loan hedging program of $475,000 and an increase in the Mortgage Servicing Rights valuation of $78,000.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, non-interest expenses were $8,287,000, compared to $8,847,000 for the comparable quarter of 2021, a $560,000 decrease. The significant quarter-over-quarter decreases include salaries and benefits of $769,000 (15.3%), a result of lower mortgage loan commissions, advertising and promotional expense of $258,000 (44.6%), and fixed asset depreciation of $210,000 (39.2%) offset by increases in the unfunded commitment reserve of $230,000, exam and auditing expense of $115,000 (84.0%), and equipment service expense of $74,000 (29.7%).

Year to date results

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2022, totaled $11,310,000, or $3.47 basic earnings per share, compared to $13,581,000, or $4.14 basic earnings per share for the same period in 2021, a decrease of $2,271,000 (16.7%) or $0.67 per share. The decrease in operating results for the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to December 31, 2021 was primarily attributable to a decrease in net interest income of $51,000 (0.1%) and a decrease in non-interest income of $7,392,000 (42.6%), offset by a decrease in non-interest expenses of $2,592,000 (7.1%), a decrease in the provision for loan losses of $1,300,000, and a decrease in the provision for income taxes of $1,280,000 (51.3%). The results for 2022 include an $802,000, or $0.25 basic earnings per share, increase in non-interest income due to BOLI death benefit payments.

Net interest income totaled $35,684,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $35,735,000 for the same period in 2021, a decrease of $51,000. Loan interest income decreased $2,519,000, due to a reduction in PPP loan fees of $4,415,000 offset by an increase in loan interest income of $1,896,000, which can be attributed to rising portfolio rates and strong loan growth. Interest on the investment portfolio and other interest income increased $2,657,000. Interest expense increased $189,000 in 2022 compared to 2021, due to rising interest rates in the latter half of 2022.

The negative provision for loan losses was $1,000,000 in 2022 compared to an expense of $300,000 in 2021 as a result of the continued waning impact of COVID related concerns.

Non-interest income for the year ended December 31, 2022 totaled $9,954,000, compared to $17,346,000 for the same period in 2021, a decrease of $7,392,000. The decrease in non-interest income was primarily attributable to decreases in gain on sales of loans of $11,598,000 (86.1%), offset by an increase in other non-interest income of $4,304,000 (110.5%). The decrease in gain on sale of loans was attributable to a decrease in loan activity by the residential mortgage operations, along with a decrease in the net gain on sale, expressed as a percentage of loan balances sold. For the year ended December 31, 2022, there were $173.3 million in loans originated and sold compared to $359.4 million in 2021. The net gain on sale was 0.85% in 2022 compared to 3.58% in 2021. The increase in other non-interest income was due to an increase in income from the Company’s loan hedging program of $3,139,000, a $764,000 increase in BOLI income year over year, and an increase in the Mortgage Servicing Rights valuation of $142,000 over the same period.

Non-interest expenses were $34,114,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $36,706,000 for the same period in 2021, a decrease of $2,592,000. The decrease in non-interest expenses was primarily attributable to decreases in salaries and benefits of $2,249,000 (10.9%), a result of lower mortgage loan commissions, loan origination expenses of $599,000 (39.7%), advertising and promotional expense of $552,000 (24.8%), and fixed asset depreciation of $187,000 (10.8%). These decreases in expense were offset by increases in the unfunded commitment reserve of $157,000, equipment service expense of $150,000 (13.3%), travel and entertainment expense of $115,000 (110.4%), asset management legal expense of $103,000 (198.1%), ATM/debit card processing expense of $90,000 (10.7%), and exam and auditing expense of $86,000 (13.8%).

Balance Sheet Fluctuations

Total assets amounted to $1.1 billion at December 31, 2022, flat from December 31, 2021, with an increase of just $10.7 million (1.0%). Loans increased $74.0 million (12.1%), and other assets increased $11.1 million (112.2%), offset by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $44.5 million (59.2%), and a decrease in available for sale securities of $26.4 million (8.6%). The decrease in available for sale securities is mainly attributable to the unrealized loss recorded from market fluctuation. Deposits totaled $953.9 million at December 31, 2022, compared to $930.4 million at December 31, 2021, an increase of $23.5 million (2.5%) while other borrowings increased $24.1 million (120.6%) to $44.1 million at December 31, 2022 compared to $20.0 million at December 31, 2021.

Shareholders’ equity decreased $36.4 million (30.6%) to $82.7 million at December 31, 2022 from $119.1 million at December 31, 2021. This was the result of an increase in unrealized losses on available for sale securities, net of tax of $42.4 million, share repurchases of $2,876,000 and dividends paid of $2,747,000. These reductions in shareholders’ equity were offset by net income of $11,310,000. The increase in unrealized losses on available for sale securities from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022 was attributable to the rapid increases in interest rates during the year. Net unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities are reported as accumulated other comprehensive income and loss in the consolidated balance sheets.

About United Bancshares, Inc.

United Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company of The Union Bank Company which serves Allen, Delaware, Franklin, Hancock, Marion, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Van Wert and Wood Counties in Ohio, with office locations in Bowling Green, Columbus Grove, Delaware, Delphos, Findlay, Gahanna, Gibsonburg, Kalida, Leipsic, Lima, Marion, Ottawa, Paulding, Pemberville, Plymouth and Westerville Ohio.

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements that are provided to assist in the understanding of anticipated future financial performance. However, such performance involves risk and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the strength of the local economies in which operations are conducted, the effects of and changes in policies and laws of regulatory agencies, inflation, and interest rates. For further discussion of certain factors that may cause such forward-looking statements to differ materially from actual results, refer to the 2021 Form 10-K.

United Bancshares, Inc.

Quarterly Report
December 31, 2022

Shareholders, Clients and Team Members:

I am pleased to report that, once again, your Company had a successful year. In addition to reporting income before taxes of approximately $12.5 million, return on average tangible equity of 17.70% and return on average assets of 1.06%, your Company continues to focus on serving our clients and communities. As a result of these successes, the Board of Directors declared a $0.22 per share dividend, a 4.8% increase as compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. This declaration was the 13^th increase in dividends since 2012.

During 2022 the banking industry faced record inflation, a dramatic decrease in residential mortgage activity, rapidly rising interest rates, and recession fears. The Company adjusted to those factors by reducing staff, aggressively managing its balance sheet and controlling interest costs. As a result, excluding PPP fees, net interest income increased $4.4 million with 43 basis points increase in net margin, non-interest expenses decreased $2.6 million, and gross loan and deposit balances increased $74 million and $23 million, respectively during 2022.

The cumulative effect of those adjustments throughout the first three quarters of 2022 were evident by the Company’s reporting of $1.10 earnings per share in the fourth quarter ($.91 per share excluding the tax effected positive impact of $606,000 from the negative loan loss provision and offsetting increase in the unfunded commitment liability).

Additionally, the rapid increase in interest rates has created a decline in the market value of our available for sale securities portfolio of $53.6 million, which has decreased your Company’s tangible book value by $13.43 per share since December 31, 2021. While this decrease has no impact on regulatory capital, it has likely been a noticeable factor in the Company’s recent decrease in share price. Based on the Company’s current alternative sources of liquidity, I believe it is very unlikely that those losses will be realized. As such, we remain focused on continuing to add value to our shareholders through core revenue growth, strong asset quality, and consistent dividends. 

Thank you for your ongoing support and the trust you have placed in us.

Respectfully,

Brian D. Young
President and CEO

United Bancshares, Inc.
and Subsidiaries

Financial Information (unaudited)		Year ended December 31, 2022					Year ended December 31, 2021
		(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Interest income		$	38,942				$	38,804
Interest expense			3,258					3,069
Net interest income			35,684					35,735
Provision for loan losses			(1,000	)				300
Net interest income after provision for loan losses			36,684					35,735
Non-interest income			9,954					17,346
Non-interest expense			34,114					36,706
Income before income taxes			12,524					16,075
Provision for income taxes			1,214					2,494
Net income		$	11,310				$	13,581
Average common shares outstanding (basic)			3,259,924					3,277,062
PER COMMON SHARE
Net income		$	3.47				$	4.14
Book value		$	26.23				$	36.39
Tangible book value (non-GAAP)*		$	17.04				$	27.50
Closing price		$	18.72				$	30.55
FINANCIAL RATIOS
Return on average assets			1.06	%				1.29	%
Return on average tangible equity (non-GAAP)*			17.70	%				15.83	%
Net interest margin, tax equivalent (non-GAAP)*			3.75	%				3.77	%
Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)*			73.15	%				68.14	%
Loans to deposits			71.66	%				66.50	%

PERIOD END BALANCES (in thousands, except share data)

		As of December 31, 2022				As of December 31, 2021
Assets		$	1,087,293			$	1,076,556
Loans, gross		$	683,575			$	609,559
Deposits		$	953,883			$	930,413
Shareholders' equity		$	82,691			$	119,095
Common shares outstanding			3,153,031				3,272,585

* Some of the financial measures included in this press release are not measures of financial performance recognized by U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures include tangible book value, return on average tangible equity, net interest margin (tax-equivalent), and the efficiency ratio. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in its analysis of its performance, and believes financial analysts and investors frequently use these measures, and other similar measures, to evaluate capital adequacy. Reconciliations of non-GAAP disclosures used in this press release to the comparable GAAP measures are provided in the accompanying table. Management, as well as regulators, financial analysts and other investors may use these measures in conjunction with more traditional bank capital ratios to compare the capital adequacy of banking organizations with significant amounts of goodwill or other intangible assets, which typically stem from the use of the purchase accounting method of accounting for mergers and acquisitions. 

These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for total shareholders’ equity, total assets, book value per share, return on average assets, return on average equity, or any other measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, the manner in which we calculate these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from that of other companies reporting measures with similar names.

United Bancshares, Inc.
and Subsidiaries

Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliations and Calculation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (unaudited)
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

Shareholders' Equity to Tangible Equity		December 31, 2022				December 31, 2021
Shareholders' equity		$	82,691			$	119,095
Less goodwill and other intangibles			28,975				29,115
Tangible common equity		$	53,716			$	89,980
Average Shareholders' equity		$	92,938			$	114,981
Less average goodwill and other intangibles			29,039				29,199
Average tangible common equity		$	63,899			$	85,782
Tangible Book Value Per Common Share
Tangible common equity (a)		$	53,716			$	89,980
Total common shares issued and outstanding (b)			3,153,031				3,272,585
Tangible book value per common share (a)/(b)		$	17.04			$	27.50
Return on Average Tangible Equity
Net income, annualized (c)		$	11,310			$	13,581
Average tangible common equity (d)		$	63,899			$	85,782
Return on average tangible common equity (c/d)			17.70	%			15.83	%
Net Interest Margin, Tax-Equivalent
Net interest income, annualized		$	35,684			$	35,735
Tax-equivalent adjustment, annualized			1,000				784
Tax-equivalent net interest income, annualized (e)		$	36,684			$	36,519
Average earning assets (f)		$	979,053			$	969,418
Net interest margin, tax-equivalent (e)/(f)			3.75	%			3.77	%
Efficiency Ratio, Tax-Equivalent
Non-interest expense, annualized (g)		$	34,114			$	36,706
Tax-equivalent net interest income, annualized			36,684				36,519
Non-interest income, annualized			9,954				17,346
Total revenue, annualized (h)		$	46,638			$	53,865
Efficiency ratio (g)/(h)			73.15	%			68.14	%

UNITED BANCSHARES, INC.

DIRECTORS

Robert L. Benroth Herbert H. Huffman H. Edward Rigel David P. Roach	Daniel W. Schutt – Chairman R. Steven Unverferth Brian D. Young

OFFICERS
Brian D. Young - President/CEO
Klint D. Manz- CFO
Denise E. Giesige - Secretary

THE UNION BANK COMPANY

DIRECTORS

Robert L. Benroth Anthony M.V. Eramo Herbert H. Huffman Kevin L. Lammon William R. Perry H. Edward Rigel	David P. Roach Carol R. Russell     Daniel W. Schutt R. Steven Unverferth Dr. Jane M. Wood Brian D. Young - Chairman/President/CEO

INVESTOR MATERIALS:
United Bancshares, Inc. has traded its common stock on the OTCQX Market under the symbol “UBOH” since August 2022. Annual and quarterly shareholder reports, regulatory filings, press releases, and articles about United Bancshares, Inc. are available in the Shareholder Information section of our website www.theubank.com or by calling 1-800-837-8111.

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FAQ

What were United Bancshares's Q4 2022 earnings results?

United Bancshares reported a net income of $3,534,000, or $1.10 per share for Q4 2022.

How did United Bancshares perform in 2022 compared to 2021?

The company’s net income for 2022 was $11,310,000, down 16.7% from $13,581,000 in 2021.

What drove the increase in net interest income for Q4 2022?

The increase was primarily due to an increase in loan interest income and improved portfolio rates.

What were the significant changes in United Bancshares's balance sheet as of December 31, 2022?

Total assets remained at $1.1 billion, with loans increasing by 12.1%, while shareholders' equity decreased by 30.6%.