Bankwell Financial Group Reports Operating Results for the Second Quarter, Continued Reserve Build and Maintains Quarterly Dividend

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NEW CANAAN, Conn. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWFG) reported GAAP net income of $1.2 million , or $0.16 per share, for the second quarter of 2020, versus $5.6 million , or $0.71 per share, for the same period in 2019. The decline in net income was largely driven by an increase in the loan loss provision due to increased credit risk relating to economic disruption and uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Company's Board of Directors declared a $0.14 per share cash dividend, payable August 24, 2020 to shareholders of record on August 14, 2020 . We recommend reading this earnings release in conjunction with the Second Quarter 2020 Investor Presentation, located at http://investor.mybankwell.com/Presentations and included as an exhibit to our July 28, 2020 Current Report on Form 8-K, for further details regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and financial results. Notes Bankwell Financial Group President and CEO, Christopher R. Gruseke : "I am thankful for our employees’ exemplary performance during this pandemic. We have performed our role as an essential service provider with the utmost sense of purpose, and have continued to assist our customers and our communities in a meaningful way. Our performance metrics, after adjusting for various COVID-19 related items, highlight a solid foundation for profitability and growth. On the credit side, our loan deferral population stood at approximately 22% as of June 30th . Although the course of our national crisis will be uncertain, I am happy to note that loans on deferral are expected to drop to below 10% during the third quarter." Second Quarter 2020 Highlights: Second quarter provision for loan losses totaled $3.0 million , which included an additional reserve build of $4.9 million related to increased risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase was partially offset by changes in the loan portfolio composition and growth. The allowance for loan losses was $19.7 million and represents 1.22% of total loans as of June 30, 2020 , compared to an allowance for loan losses of $13.5 million , representing 0.84% of total loans as of December 31, 2019 . Funded 381 Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans for a total of $60.4 million . Granted COVID-19 related deferrals on loans (excluding SBA loans which are paid for 6 months by the SBA on behalf of borrowers) totaling $339.9 million . Further detail regarding COVID-19 related loan deferrals is included in the Second Quarter 2020 Investor Presentation. Total deposits were $1.6 billion at June 30, 2020 compared to $1.5 billion at December 31, 2019 , primarily reflecting a temporary increase in short term time deposits to expand on-balance sheet liquidity. Noninterest bearing deposits increased 12% at June 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019 . The loan-to-deposit ratio for the Bank was 99.2% at June 30, 2020 , reflecting the above-mentioned increase in deposits. Total gross loans were $1.6 billion at June 30, 2020 , increasing slightly when compared to December 31, 2019 . Investment securities totaled $100.6 million and represent 5% of total assets. Total noninterest income was $0.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 , or 4% of total revenue. The tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share, as of June 30, 2020 , were 8.21% and $21.70 , respectively. Earnings and Performance Revenues (net interest income plus noninterest income) for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 were $14.2 million , versus $14.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 . Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $28.6 million , versus $30.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 . The decrease in revenues was attributable to a decline in income from loan prepayments and the absence of loan sales during the quarter and six month periods ended June 30, 2020 when compared to the same periods in 2019. The decrease in revenues was also driven by lower loan yields as loans are re-priced in the current low interest rate environment. The decrease in revenues was partially offset by a decline in interest expense, driven by lower interest rates on deposits when compared to the same periods in 2019. Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 was $1.2 million , versus $5.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 . Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $2.6 million , versus $10.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 . The decrease in net income for the quarter and six month periods ended June 30, 2020 when compared to the same periods in 2019 was largely driven by an increase in the provision for loan losses due to COVID-19 related loan loss reserves, an increase in noninterest expense and the aforementioned decline in revenues. The provision for loan losses related to COVID-19 totaled $4.9 million and $7.9 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020 , respectively. Basic and diluted earnings per share were each $0.16 for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.71 each for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 . Basic and diluted earnings per share were each $0.33 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $1.36 and $1.35 , respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2019 . The net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent basis) for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 was 2.81% and 3.07%, respectively. The net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 was 2.89% and 3.13%, respectively. The decrease in net interest margin for the quarter and six month periods ended June 30, 2020 , when compared to the same periods in 2019, was primarily due to excess cash held at low interest rates to maintain a higher level of liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Excluding the impact of additional liquidity and PPP loans, the net interest margin would increase approximately 21 basis points for the six months ended June 30, 2020 . Financial Condition Assets totaled $2.0 billion at June 30, 2020 , compared to assets of $1.9 billion at December 31, 2019 . The increase in assets is primarily driven by an increase in cash and cash equivalents in order to maintain a higher level of liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gross loans totaled $1.6 billion at June 30, 2020 , an increase of $10.2 million compared to December 31, 2019 . Deposits totaled $1.6 billion at June 30, 2020 , compared to deposits of $1.5 billion at December 31, 2019 . The increase in deposits was a result of a temporary increase in short term time deposits to expand on-balance sheet liquidity as well as an increase in noninterest bearing deposits as a result of our ongoing treasury management efforts. Capital Shareholders’ equity totaled $170.4 million as of June 30, 2020 , a decrease of $12.0 million compared to December 31, 2019 , primarily a result of a $12.2 million unfavorable impact to accumulated other comprehensive income driven by fair value marks related to hedge positions involving interest rate swaps, as well as dividends paid of $2.2 million and common stock repurchases of $1.0 million . The decrease was partially offset by net income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 of $2.6 million . The marks on the interest rate swaps are driven by lower long term market interest rates in 2020 when compared to 2019. The Company's interest rate swaps are primarily used to hedge interest rate risk. The Company's current interest rate swap positions will cause a decrease to other comprehensive income in a falling interest rate environment and an increase in a rising interest rate environment. As of June 30, 2020 , the tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share were 8.21% and $21.70 , respectively. About Bankwell Financial Group Bankwell is a commercial bank that serves the banking needs of residents and businesses throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut . For more information about this press release, interested parties may contact Christopher R. Gruseke , President and Chief Executive Officer or Penko Ivanov , Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bankwell Financial Group at (203) 652-0166. For more information, visit www.mybankwell.com . This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements about the Company. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding anticipated future events and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include, but are not limited to, increased competitive pressures, changes in the interest rate environment, general economic conditions or conditions within the securities markets, uncertain impacts of, or additional changes in, monetary, fiscal or tax policy to address the impact of COVID-19, prolonged measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 or premature easing of such containment measures, either of which could further exacerbate the effects on the Company’s business and results of operations, and legislative and regulatory changes that could adversely affect the business in which the Company and its subsidiaries are engaged. Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to evaluating the Company's financial performance in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), management may evaluate certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as the efficiency ratio. A computation and reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial measures used for these purposes is contained in the accompanying Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures tables. We believe that providing certain non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with information useful in understanding our financial performance, our performance trends and financial position. For example, the Company believes that the efficiency ratio is useful in the assessment of financial performance, including noninterest expense control. The Company believes that tangible common equity and tangible book value per share are useful to evaluate the relative strength of the Company's capital position. We utilize these measures for internal planning and forecasting purposes. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for GAAP basis measures and results, and we strongly encourage investors to review our consolidated financial statements in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) (Dollars in thousands) June 30 , 2020 March 31 , 2020 December 31 , 2019 June 30 , 2019 ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 201,380 $ 203,569 $ 78,051 $ 75,647 Federal funds sold 5,886 6,427 — 3,237 Cash and cash equivalents 207,266 209,996 78,051 78,884 Investment securities Marketable equity securities, at fair value 2,195 2,289 2,118 2,090 Available for sale investment securities, at fair value 82,220 82,342 82,439 93,017 Held to maturity investment securities, at amortized cost 16,196 16,252 16,308 21,318 Total investment securities 100,611 100,883 100,865 116,425 Loans receivable (net of allowance for loan losses of $19,662 , $16,686 , $13,509 , and $13,890 at June 30, 2020 , March 31, 2020 , December 31, 2019 , and June 30, 2019 , respectively) 1,590,995 1,602,146 1,588,840 1,551,620 Other real estate owned 180 — — 1,217 Accrued interest receivable 6,774 5,867 5,959 6,165 Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 7,835 6,507 7,475 7,475 Premises and equipment, net 27,177 27,835 28,522 29,060 Bank-owned life insurance 42,167 41,926 41,683 41,178 Goodwill 2,589 2,589 2,589 2,589 Other intangible assets 178 196 214 251 Deferred income taxes, net 11,352 10,009 5,788 5,596 Other assets 46,511 45,671 22,196 19,205 Total assets $ 2,043,635 $ 2,053,625 $ 1,882,182 $ 1,859,665 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Liabilities Deposits Noninterest bearing deposits $ 214,789 $ 168,448 $ 191,518 $ 161,704 Interest bearing deposits 1,405,175 1,512,684 1,300,385 1,316,027 Total deposits 1,619,964 1,681,132 1,491,903 1,477,731 Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank 175,000 125,000 150,000 150,000 Subordinated debentures 25,233 25,220 25,207 25,181 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 53,078 52,059 32,675 29,813 Total liabilities 1,873,275 1,883,411 1,699,785 1,682,725 Shareholders’ equity Common stock, no par value 120,381 119,953 120,589 120,064 Retained earnings 69,712 69,595 69,324 63,801 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (19,733) (19,334) (7,516) (6,925) Total shareholders’ equity 170,360 170,214 182,397 176,940 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 2,043,635 $ 2,053,625 $ 1,882,182 $ 1,859,665 BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited) (Dollars in thousands, except share data) For the Quarter Ended For the Six Months Ended June 30 , 2020 March 31 , 2020 December 31 , 2019 June 30 , 2019 June 30 , 2020 June 30 , 2019 Interest and dividend income Interest and fees on loans $ 18,459 $ 18,985 $ 18,648 $ 19,540 $ 37,444 $ 39,636 Interest and dividends on securities 778 825 858 992 1,603 1,989 Interest on cash and cash equivalents 86 286 427 514 372 897 Total interest and dividend income 19,323 20,096 19,933 21,046 39,419 42,522 Interest expense Interest expense on deposits 4,810 5,709 5,948 6,319 10,519 12,419 Interest expense on borrowings 876 1,101 1,103 1,132 1,977 2,235 Total interest expense 5,686 6,810 7,051 7,451 12,496 14,654 Net interest income 13,637 13,286 12,882 13,595 26,923 27,868 Provision (credit) for loan losses 2,999 3,185 310 (841) 6,184 (646) Net interest income after provision (credit) for loan losses 10,638 10,101 12,572 14,436 20,739 28,514 Noninterest income Bank owned life insurance 241 243 250 254 484 503 Service charges and fees 171 217 247 263 388 512 Gains and fees from sales of loans — — 382 617 — 706 Net gain on sale of available for sale securities — — — 76 — 76 Other 165 612 169 126 777 847 Total noninterest income 577 1,072 1,048 1,336 1,649 2,644 Noninterest expense Salaries and employee benefits 5,227 5,380 5,162 4,555 10,607 9,391 Occupancy and equipment 2,235 1,909 1,928 1,833 4,144 3,720 Data processing 493 536 499 551 1,029 1,063 Professional services 434 711 402 519 1,145 1,109 Director fees 287 295 224 215 582 404 FDIC insurance 283 70 — 76 353 199 Marketing 199 162 220 348 361 541 Amortization of intangibles 18 18 18 19 36 38 Other 546 578 771 639 1,124 1,265 Total noninterest expense 9,722 9,659 9,224 8,755 19,381 17,730 Income before income tax expense 1,493 1,514 4,396 7,017 3,007 13,428 Income tax expense 279 151 924 1,441 430 2,772 Net income $ 1,214 $ 1,363 $ 3,472 $ 5,576 $ 2,577 $ 10,656 Earnings Per Common Share: Basic $ 0.16 $ 0.17 $ 0.44 $ 0.71 $ 0.33 $ 1.36 Diluted $ 0.16 $ 0.17 $ 0.44 $ 0.71 $ 0.33 $ 1.35 Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding: Basic 7,715,094 7,750,135 7,745,227 7,773,466 7,732,615 7,766,999 Diluted 7,715,295 7,778,762 7,773,780 7,790,760 7,748,104 7,791,975 Dividends per common share $ 0.14 $ 0.14 $ 0.13 $ 0.13 $ 0.28 $ 0.26 BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (unaudited) For the Quarter Ended For the Six Months Ended June 30 , 2020 March 31 , 2020 December 31 , 2019 June 30 , 2019 June 30 , 2020 June 30 , 2019 Performance ratios: Return on average assets(1) 0.23 % 0.29 % 0.73 % 1.20 % 0.26 % 1.15 % Return on average stockholders' equity(1) 2.82 % 3.03 % 7.68 % 12.48 % 2.92 % 12.05 % Return on average tangible common equity(1) 2.86 % 3.07 % 7.80 % 12.68 % 2.97 % 12.24 % Net interest margin 2.81 % 2.98 % 2.92 % 3.07 % 2.89 % 3.13 % Efficiency ratio(2) 68.2 % 67.1 % 66.1 % 58.6 % 67.7 % 58.0 % Net loan charge-offs as a % of average loans — % — % — % 0.04 % — % 0.06 % Dividend payout ratio(3) 87.50 % 82.35 % 29.55 % 18.31 % 84.85 % 19.26 % (1) June 30, 2020 and March 31, 2020 performance ratios are negatively impacted by incremental COVID-19 related loan loss reserves totaling approximately $4.9 million and $3.0 million , respectively. Please refer to the Second and First Quarter 2020 Investor Presentations for more detailed information on the impact of the incremental loan COVID-19 related loss reserve on the Company’s performance ratios. (2) Efficiency ratio is defined as noninterest expense, less other real estate owned expenses and amortization of intangible assets, divided by our operating revenue, which is equal to net interest income plus noninterest income excluding gains and losses on sales of securities and gains and losses on other real estate owned. In our judgment, the adjustments made to operating revenue allow investors and analysts to better assess our operating expenses in relation to our core operating revenue by removing the volatility that is associated with certain one-time items and other discrete items that are unrelated to our core business. (3) The dividend payout ratio is calculated by dividing dividends per share by earnings per share. As of June 30, 2020 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 June 30, 2019 Capital ratios: Total Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets(1) 12.44 % 12.14 % 12.53 % 12.40 % Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets(1) 13.63 % 13.13 % 13.35 % 13.26 % Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets(1) 12.44 % 12.14 % 12.53 % 12.40 % Tier I Capital to Average Assets(1) 9.93 % 10.84 % 10.99 % 10.75 % Tangible common equity to tangible assets 8.21 % 8.16 % 9.56 % 9.38 % Tangible book value per common share(2) $ 21.70 $ 21.69 $ 23.15 $ 22.47 (1) Represents Bank ratios. Current period capital ratios are preliminary subject to finalization of the FDIC Call Report. (2) Excludes unvested restricted shares of 165,708, 154,012, 110,975, and 94,598 as of June 30, 2020 , March 31, 2020 , December 31, 2019 , and June 30, 2019 , respectively. BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. ASSET QUALITY (unaudited) (Dollars in thousands) For the Quarter Ended June 30 , 2020 March 31 , 2020 December 31 , 2019 June 30 , 2019 Allowance for loan losses: Balance at beginning of period $ 16,686 $ 13,509 $ 13,212 $ 15,430 Charge-offs: Residential real estate — — — (565) Commercial business — (8) (13) (130) Consumer (23) (2) (5) (13) Total charge-offs (23) (10) (18) (708) Recoveries: Commercial business — 1 1 6 Consumer — 1 4 3 Total recoveries — 2 5 9 Net loan charge-offs (23) (8) (13) (699) Provision for loan losses 2,999 3,185 310 (841) Balance at end of period $ 19,662 $ 16,686 $ 13,509 $ 13,890 As of June 30 , 2020 March 31 , 2020 December 31 , 2019 June 30 , 2019 Asset quality: Nonaccrual loans Residential real estate $ 1,622 $ 1,532 $ 1,560 $ 1,716 Commercial real estate 5,172 5,339 5,222 4,535 Commercial business 3,783 3,783 3,806 5,437 Total nonaccrual loans 10,577 10,654 10,588 11,688 Other real estate owned 180 — — 1,217 Total nonperforming assets $ 10,757 $ 10,654 $ 10,588 $ 12,905 Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans 0.66 % 0.66 % 0.66 % 0.75 % Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets 0.53 % 0.52 % 0.56 % 0.69 % Allowance for loan losses as a % of total loans 1.22 % 1.03 % 0.84 % 0.89 % Allowance for loan losses as a % of nonperforming loans 185.89 % 156.62 % 127.59 % 118.84 % Total nonaccrual loans were $10.6 million as of June 30, 2020 , of which $4.6 million are guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets was 0.53% at June 30, 2020 , down from 0.56% at December 31, 2019 . The allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2020 was $19.7 million , representing 1.22% of total loans. The $6.2 million increase in the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2020 when compared to December 31, 2019 was primarily due to incremental loan loss reserves for increased credit risk relating to economic disruption and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. LOAN & DEPOSIT PORTFOLIO (unaudited) (Dollars in thousands) Period End Loan Composition June 30 , 2020 March 31 , 2020 December 31 , 2019 Current QTD % Change YTD % Change Residential Real Estate $ 128,683 $ 139,353 $ 147,109 (7.7) % (12.5) % Commercial Real Estate (1) 1,110,562 1,131,206 1,128,614 (1.8) (1.6) Construction 94,523 107,594 98,583 (12.1) (4.1) Total Real Estate Loans 1,333,768 1,378,153 1,374,306 (3.2) (2.9) Commercial Business 280,811 242,705 230,028 15.7 22.1 Consumer 87 113 150 (23.0) (42.0) Total Loans $ 1,614,666 $ 1,620,971 $ 1,604,484 (0.4) % 0.6 % (1) Includes owner occupied commercial real estate. Period End Deposit Composition June 30 , 2020 March 31 , 2020 December 31 , 2019 Current QTD % Change YTD % Change Noninterest bearing demand $ 214,789 $ 168,448 $ 191,518 27.5 % 12.2 % NOW 87,239 69,562 70,020 25.4 24.6 Money Market 482,462 455,634 419,495 5.9 15.0 Savings 162,891 164,673 183,729 (1.1) (11.3) Time 672,583 822,815 627,141 (18.3) 7.2 Total Deposits $ 1,619,964 $ 1,681,132 $ 1,491,903 (3.6) % 8.6 % Total deposits were $1.6 billion at June 30, 2020 compared to $1.5 billion at December 31, 2019 , an increase of $0.1 billion , or 8.6%. The increase in total deposits was primarily a result of a temporary increase in short term time deposits to expand on-balance sheet liquidity as well as an increase in noninterest bearing deposits as a result of our ongoing treasury management efforts. BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. NONINTEREST INCOME (unaudited) (Dollars in thousands) For the Quarter Ended Noninterest income June 30 , 2020 March 31 , 2020 June 30 , 2019 June 20 vs. March 20 % Change June 20 vs. June 19 % Change Bank owned life insurance $ 241 $ 243 $ 254 (0.8) % (5.1) % Service charges and fees 171 217 263 (21.2) (35.0) Gains and fees from sales of loans — — 617 N/A (100.0) Net gain on sale of available for sale securities — — 76 N/A (100.0) Other 165 612 126 (73.0) 31.0 Total noninterest income $ 577 $ 1,072 $ 1,336 (46.2) % (56.8) % For the Six Months Ended Noninterest income June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 % Change Bank owned life insurance $ 484 $ 503 (3.8) % Service charges and fees 388 512 (24.2) Gains and fees from sales of loans — 706 (100.0) Net gain on sale of available for sale securities — 76 (100.0) Other 777 847 (8.3) Total noninterest income $ 1,649 $ 2,644 (37.6) % Noninterest income decreased by $0.8 million , or 57%, to $0.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2019 . Noninterest income decreased by $1.0 million , or 38%, to $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019 . The decrease in noninterest income was primarily a result of the absence of gains and fees from the sales of loans for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019. In addition, the decrease in noninterest income was also driven by certain waived service charges and fees on depository accounts as a courtesy to customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. NONINTEREST EXPENSE (unaudited) (Dollars in thousands) For the Quarter Ended Noninterest expense June 30 , 2020 March 31 , 2020 June 30 , 2019 June 20 vs. March 20 % Change June 20 vs. June 19 % Change Salaries and employee benefits $ 5,227 $ 5,380 $ 4,555 (2.8) % 14.8 % Occupancy and equipment 2,235 1,909 1,833 17.1 21.9 Data processing 493 536 551 (8.0) (10.5) Professional services 434 711 519 (39.0) (16.4) Director fees 287 295 215 (2.7) 33.5 FDIC insurance 283 70 76 304.3 272.4 Marketing 199 162 348 22.8 (42.8) Amortization of intangibles 18 18 19 — (5.3) Other 546 578 639 (5.5) (14.6) Total noninterest expense $ 9,722 $ 9,659 $ 8,755 0.7 % 11.0 % For the Six Months Ended Noninterest expense June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 % Change Salaries and employee benefits $ 10,607 $ 9,391 12.9 % Occupancy and equipment 4,144 3,720 11.4 Professional services 1,145 1,109 3.2 Data processing 1,029 1,063 (3.2) Director fees 582 404 44.1 Marketing 361 541 (33.3) FDIC insurance 353 199 77.4 Amortization of intangibles 36 38 (5.3) Other 1,124 1,265 (11.1) Total noninterest expense $ 19,381 $ 17,730 9.3 % Noninterest expense increased by $1.0 million , or 11%, to $9.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2019 . Noninterest expense increased by $1.7 million , or 9.3%, to $19.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019 . The increase in noninterest expense was primarily driven by an increase in salaries and employee benefits and occupancy and equipment expense. Salaries and employee benefits totaled $5.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 , an increase of $0.7 million when compared to the same period in 2019. Salaries and employee benefits totaled $10.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 , an increase of $1.2 million when compared to the same period in 2019. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was primarily driven by an increase in full time equivalent employees. Full time equivalent employees totaled 152 at June 30, 2020 compared to 144 for the same period in 2019. Average full time equivalent employees totaled 154 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to 141 for the same period in 2019. Occupancy and equipment expense totaled $2.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 , an increase of $0.4 million when compared to the same period in 2019. Occupancy and equipment expense totaled $4.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 , an increase of $0.4 million when compared to the same period in 2019. The increase in occupancy and equipment expense was primarily due to additional cleaning costs associated with precautions taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (unaudited) (Dollars in thousands, except share data) As of Computation of Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets June 30 , 2020 March 31 , 2020 December 31 , 2019 June 30 , 2019 Total Equity $ 170,360 $ 170,214 $ 182,397 $ 176,940 Less: Goodwill 2,589 2,589 2,589 2,589 Other intangibles 178 196 214 251 Tangible Common Equity $ 167,593 $ 167,429 $ 179,594 $ 174,100 Total Assets $ 2,043,635 $ 2,053,625 $ 1,882,182 $ 1,859,665 Less: Goodwill 2,589 2,589 2,589 2,589 Other intangibles 178 196 214 251 Tangible Assets $ 2,040,868 $ 2,050,840 $ 1,879,379 $ 1,856,825 Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets 8.21 % 8.16 % 9.56 % 9.38 % As of Computation of Tangible Book Value per Common Share June 30 , 2020 March 31 , 2020 December 31 , 2019 June 30 , 2019 Total shareholders' equity $ 170,360 $ 170,214 $ 182,397 $ 176,940 Less: Preferred stock — — — — Common shareholders' equity $ 170,360 $ 170,214 $ 182,397 $ 176,940 Less: Goodwill 2,589 2,589 2,589 2,589 Other intangibles 178 196 214 251 Tangible common shareholders' equity $ 167,593 $ 167,429 $ 179,594 $ 174,100 Common shares 7,887,503 7,871,419 7,868,803 7,841,103 Less: Shares of unvested restricted stock 165,708 154,012 110,975 94,598 Common shares less unvested restricted stock 7,721,795 7,717,407 7,757,828 7,746,505 Book value per share $ 22.06 $ 22.06 $ 23.51 $ 22.84 Less: Effects of intangible assets $ 0.36 $ 0.36 $ 0.36 $ 0.37 Tangible Book Value per Common Share $ 21.70 $ 21.69 $ 23.15 $ 22.47 BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (unaudited) - Continued (Dollars in thousands) For the Quarter Ended For the Six Months Ended Computation of Efficiency Ratio June 30 , 2020 March 31 , 2020 December 31 , 2019 June 30 , 2019 June 30 , 2020 June 30 , 2019 Noninterest expense $ 9,722 $ 9,659 $ 9,224 $ 8,755 $ 19,381 $ 17,730 Less: Amortization of intangible assets 18 18 18 19 36 38 Other real estate owned expenses 6 — — 24 6 24 Adjusted noninterest expense $ 9,698 $ 9,641 $ 9,206 $ 8,712 $ 19,339 $ 17,668 Net interest income $ 13,637 $ 13,286 $ 12,882 $ 13,595 $ 26,923 $ 27,868 Noninterest income 577 1,072 1,048 1,336 1,649 2,644 Less: Net gain on sale of available for sale securities — — — 76 — 76 Operating revenue $ 14,214 $ 14,358 $ 13,930 $ 14,855 $ 28,572 $ 30,436 Efficiency ratio 68.2 % 67.1 % 66.1 % 58.6 % 67.7 % 58.0 % For the Quarter Ended For the Six Months Ended Computation of Return on Average Tangible Common Equity June 30 , 2020 March 31 , 2020 December 31 , 2019 June 30 , 2019 June 30 , 2020 June 30 , 2019 Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders $ 1,214 $ 1,363 $ 3,472 $ 5,576 $ 2,577 $ 10,656 Total average shareholders' equity $ 173,289 $ 181,127 $ 179,312 $ 179,217 $ 177,204 $ 178,387 Less: Average Goodwill 2,589 2,589 2,589 2,589 2,589 2,589 Average Other intangibles 190 208 226 264 199 273 Average tangible common equity $ 170,510 $ 178,330 $ 176,497 $ 176,364 $ 174,416 $ 175,525 Annualized Return on Average Tangible Common Equity 2.86 % 3.07 % 7.80 % 12.68 % 2.97 % 12.24 % BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS ON A FULLY TAX EQUIVALENT BASIS - QTD (unaudited) (Dollars in thousands) For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 Average Balance Interest Yield/ Rate (5) Average Balance Interest Yield/ Rate (5) Assets: Cash and Fed funds sold $ 234,979 $ 86 0.15 % $ 92,493 $ 514 2.23 % Securities(1) 95,421 738 3.09 119,999 945 3.15 Loans: Commercial real estate 1,088,390 12,808 4.66 1,052,936 13,201 4.96 Residential real estate 134,295 1,251 3.73 170,180 1,630 3.83 Construction(2) 100,282 1,101 4.34 85,933 1,147 5.28 Commercial business 288,605 3,297 4.52 252,814 3,558 5.57 Consumer 111 2 8.71 270 4 6.54 Total loans 1,611,683 18,459 4.53 1,562,133 19,540 4.95 Federal Home Loan Bank stock 7,472 92 4.93 7,474 116 6.23 Total earning assets 1,949,555 $ 19,375 3.93 % 1,782,099 $ 21,115 4.69 % Other assets 129,247 85,117 Total assets $ 2,078,802 $ 1,867,216 Liabilities and shareholders' equity: Interest bearing liabilities: NOW $ 74,050 $ 31 0.17 % $ 64,316 $ 28 0.17 % Money market 464,230 862 0.75 444,848 1,847 1.67 Savings 162,283 295 0.73 174,626 743 1.71 Time 765,103 3,622 1.90 644,723 3,701 2.30 Total interest bearing deposits 1,465,666 4,810 1.32 1,328,513 6,319 1.91 Borrowed Money 188,557 876 1.84 175,172 1,132 2.56 Total interest bearing liabilities 1,654,223 $ 5,686 1.38 % 1,503,685 $ 7,451 1.99 % Noninterest bearing deposits 198,253 159,021 Other liabilities 53,037 25,293 Total liabilities 1,905,513 1,687,999 Shareholders' equity 173,289 179,217 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,078,802 $ 1,867,216 Net interest income(3) $ 13,689 $ 13,664 Interest rate spread 2.55 % 2.70 % Net interest margin(4) 2.81 % 3.07 % (1) Average balances and yields for securities are based on amortized cost. (2) Includes commercial and residential real estate construction. (3) The adjustment for securities and loans taxable equivalency amounted to $52 thousand and $69 thousand for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. (4) Annualized net interest income as a percentage of earning assets. (5) Yields are calculated using the contractual day count convention for each respective product type. BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS ON A FULLY TAX EQUIVALENT BASIS - YTD (unaudited) (Dollars in thousands) For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 Average Balance Interest Yield/ Rate (5) Average Balance Interest Yield/ Rate (5) Assets: Cash and Fed funds sold $ 154,321 $ 372 0.48 % $ 82,854 $ 897 2.18 % Securities(1) 96,932 1,513 3.12 118,792 1,877 3.16 Loans: Commercial real estate 1,098,550 25,839 4.65 1,059,247 25,586 4.80 Residential real estate 139,059 2,607 3.75 173,353 3,333 3.85 Construction(2) 100,338 2,316 4.57 83,549 2,271 5.41 Commercial business 273,767 6,676 4.82 264,648 8,436 6.34 Consumer 133 6 8.51 296 10 6.48 Total loans 1,611,847 37,444 4.60 1,581,093 39,636 4.99 Federal Home Loan Bank stock 7,401 195 5.30 7,531 253 6.72 Total earning assets 1,870,501 $ 39,524 4.18 % 1,790,270 $ 42,663 4.74 % Other assets 122,060 82,023 Total assets $ 1,992,561 $ 1,872,293 Liabilities and shareholders' equity: Interest bearing liabilities: NOW $ 70,990 $ 59 0.17 % $ 61,579 $ 75 0.25 % Money market 451,388 2,354 1.05 458,884 3,829 1.68 Savings 173,875 967 1.12 177,482 1,512 1.72 Time 702,853 7,139 2.04 636,156 7,003 2.22 Total interest bearing deposits 1,399,106 10,519 1.51 1,334,101 12,419 1.88 Borrowed Money 180,575 1,977 2.17 175,343 2,235 2.54 Total interest bearing liabilities 1,579,681 $ 12,496 1.59 % 1,509,444 $ 14,654 1.96 % Noninterest bearing deposits 188,722 161,239 Other liabilities 46,954 23,223 Total liabilities 1,815,357 1,693,906 Shareholders' equity 177,204 178,387 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,992,561 $ 1,872,293 Net interest income(3) $ 27,028 $ 28,009 Interest rate spread 2.59 % 2.78 % Net interest margin(4) 2.89 % 3.13 % (1) Average balances and yields for securities are based on amortized cost. (2) Includes commercial and residential real estate construction. (3) The adjustment for securities and loans taxable equivalency amounted to $105 thousand and $141 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. (4) Annualized net interest income as a percentage of earning assets. (5) Yields are calculated using the contractual day count convention for each respective product type. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200728005976/en/ Bankwell Financial Group Christopher R. Gruseke President and Chief Executive Officer or Penko Ivanov Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (203) 652-0166 Source: Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.

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