The Victory Bancorp, Inc. Fourth Quarter Earnings

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Victory Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: VTYB) reported a record net income of $1.3 million or 66 cents per share for Q4 2021, marking a 35% increase over the previous year. For the full year, net income rose to $4.0 million, up 74% year-over-year, with a book value per share of $12.92. The bank declared a $0.05 cash dividend and a $0.10 special dividend. Deposits increased by $57.3 million to $394.3 million, while total assets grew 3.3% to $443.8 million.

Positive

• Record net income of $1.3 million for Q4 2021, a 35% increase year-over-year.
• Full-year net income increased 74% to $4.0 million.
• Deposits grew by $57.3 million, representing a 17% increase.
• Book value per share increased to $12.92.

Negative

• Non-performing assets slightly increased from $117 thousand to $195 thousand.

Fourth Quarter Highlights

• Record earnings of $0.66 per share
• Book value per common share increased to $12.92
• $3.2 million increase in stockholders’ equity since December 31, 2020
• $0.05 per share cash dividend paid to shareholders
• $0.10 special, one-time cash dividend paid to shareholders
• Deposit increase of $57.3 million since December 31, 2020

LIMERICK, Pa., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Victory Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: VTYB) reported a net income of $1.3 million, or 66 cents per share (diluted), for the fourth-quarter ended December 31, 2021, compared to $993 thousand, or 50 cents per share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020. This represents a $343 thousand or 35% increase over the fourth quarter of 2020. A one-time, special cash dividend of 10 cents per outstanding share of common stock was declared in November 2021. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2021, was $4.0 million, or $1.94 per share (diluted), an increase of $1.7 million, or 74%, over the last year.

Book value per common share climbed to $12.92 on December 31, 2021.

Interest income increased $1.3 million or 8.1%, from $15.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, to $16.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The bank increased total loan loss reserves from $3.1 million at December 31, 2020, to $3.5 million at December 31, 2021; the loan loss reserve approximated 1.13% of total loans and 1.22% of non-PPP loans (Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program loans). Non-performing assets remained low during the quarter, increasing slightly from $117 thousand at September 30, 2021, to $195 thousand at December 31, 2021.

Consolidated pre-tax income, excluding provisions for loan losses, for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, was $1.6 million, compared with pre-provision pre-tax income of $1.3 million for the same quarter in 2020. Consolidated net income was $1.3 million, an increase of $343 thousand as compared to $993 thousand for the same quarter in 2020, totaling approximately $0.66 per common share. Deposits grew to $394.3 million at December 31, 2021, from $337.0 million at December 31, 2020, a 17.0% increase. Including SBA PPP loans, net loans increased 6.2% to $301.2 million at December 31, 2021, from $283.6 million at December 31, 2020. Total net loans, net of PPP loans, increased 16.0% or $38.5 million from $240.9 million at December 31, 2020, to $279.4 million at December 31, 2021. Total assets increased by $14.4 million to $443.8 million as of December 31, 2021, an increase of 3.3% over one year.

Bank Leader, Joseph W. Major, stated, “Despite continuing economic disruption due to the Pandemic, the bank experienced substantial income, loan and deposit growth in 2021 while generating record-setting fourth-quarter results. We have responded to customer needs under these trying circumstances and have continued to expand our customer base. Most notably, our team remained steadfast in their commitment to our clients and, during 2020 and 2021 combined, closed $100 million of Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and helped businesses in our communities protect over 11,000 local jobs. We continue to see strong commercial lending and banking demand, which resulted in loan growth of $17.5mm and deposit growth of over $57mm from the previous year. In addition, our new Horsham loan office has successfully completed its first full quarter of operations.”

Victory Bancorp, Inc. is traded on the OTCQX market under the symbol VTYB (https://www.otcmarkets.com) and is the parent company of The Victory Bank, a Pennsylvania state-chartered commercial bank, headquartered in Limerick, Pennsylvania, which is located just outside the Philadelphia market in Montgomery County. The Victory Bank was established in 2008 as a specialized business lender that provides high-quality banking services to small and mid-sized businesses and professionals through its three offices located in Montgomery and Berks Counties, Pennsylvania. Additional information about Victory Bancorp is available on its website, VictoryBank.com.

This presentation may contain forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference 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 other economic; competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting the Company’s operations, pricing, products, and services.

Contact:

Joseph W. Major,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Robert H. Schultz,
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer

Kelly Taylor,
Investor Relations
610-948-9000

The Victory Bancorp, Inc.
548 N. Lewis Rd.
Limerick, PA 19468

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
		December 31,			September 30,			December 31,
Selected Financial Data		2021			2021			2020
Securities available-for-sale	$	24,088		$	18,341		$	13,306
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses		301,166			302,024			283,618
Total assets		443,778			446,869			429,425
Deposits		394,349			397,696			337,013
Borrowings		10,500			10,500			51,481
Subordinated debt		12,777			12,771			17,709
Stockholders' equity		25,190			24,231			22,022
Book value per common share	$	12.92		$	12.43		$	11.29
Allowance/loans		1.13	%		1.10	%		1.10	%
Nonperforming assets/total assets		0.04	%		0.03	%		0.04	%
		Three months ended
		December 31,			September 30,			December 31,
Selected Operations Data		2021			2021			2020
Interest income	$	4,188		$	4,376		$	4,312
Interest expense		585			621			822
Net interest income		3,603			3,755			3,490
Provision for loan losses		91			21			51
Other income		513			131			217
Other expense		2,537			2,723			2,380
Income before income taxes		1,488			1,142			1,276
Income taxes		(152	)		(246	)		(283	)
Net income	$	1,336		$	896		$	993
Earnings per common share (basic)	$	0.69		$	0.46		$	0.51
Earnings per common share (diluted)	$	0.66		$	0.44		$	0.50
Return on average assets (annualized)		1.17	%		0.78	%		0.92	%
Return on average equity (annualized)		21.71	%		15.02	%		18.48	%
Net charge-offs(recoveries)/average loans		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.34	%

FAQ

What were the earnings per share for VTYB in the fourth quarter of 2021?

Victory Bancorp reported earnings of 66 cents per share for Q4 2021.

How much was the special dividend paid by VTYB?

Victory Bancorp declared a special cash dividend of 10 cents per share.

What was the total net income for VTYB for the year 2021?

The total net income for Victory Bancorp in 2021 was $4.0 million.

How much did deposits increase for VTYB in 2021?

Deposits increased by $57.3 million, totaling $394.3 million by the end of 2021.

What is the book value per share for VTYB as of December 31, 2021?

The book value per common share for Victory Bancorp was $12.92 as of December 31, 2021.