Lcnb CorporationNASDAQ: LCNB

LCNB Corp. Reports Record Financial Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

· Issued by Lcnb Corporation via Business Wire

LCNB Wealth Assets Up 30.5% Year-over-Year to a Record $1.03 Billion

Total Assets Managed1 13.5% Higher Year-over-Year to a Record $3.13 Billion

Third Quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share Increased 18.2% Year-over-Year to $0.39 Per Share

LEBANON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LCNB Corp. ("LCNB") (NASDAQ: LCNB) today announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Commenting on the financial results, LCNB President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Meilstrup said, “LCNB achieved strong third quarter earnings, driven by sustained growth in LCNB Wealth assets, an increase in total earning assets, and sustained strong asset quality. Growing assets under management, actively controlling risk, and diversifying our revenue streams have positioned LCNB to effectively navigate the current low-rate environment. Fee income generated from the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) also contributed $492,000 to our third quarter earnings. PPP loans continue to wind down and our loan portfolio included $12,971,000 of PPP loans at September 30, 2021. We were able to help a significant number of companies get through the pandemic with PPP loans and we believe that we have strengthened and created numerous opportunities for new client relationships in the process. In addition, for the first nine months of 2021, fiduciary income grew 38.6% over the prior year period to $4,959,000.”

Mr. Meilstrup continued, “Net loans at September 30, 2021 are up compared to June 30, 2021, despite an additional $10,849,000 of PPP loans forgiven during the third quarter, which reflects our unceasing commitment to a strong local presence and the value we provide customers within our compelling Ohio markets. Competition for loans remains high in the current environment, however our approach to risk and pricing of loans has been consistent, leading to strong asset quality. At September 30, 2021, non-performing loans totaled $2,642,000, a $1,562,000 or 37.2% decrease from September 30, 2020, and net charge-offs remain limited. Our prudent capital management approach supports our proactive share repurchase program. During the third quarter our board demonstrated its belief that our shares are undervalued as we repurchased 206,768 shares of our common stock. Year-to-date we have repurchased 468,072 shares at an average cost of $16.82 per share.”

1 Total Assets Managed includes LCNB Corp. Consolidated Assets, LCNB Wealth Management Assets (Trust and Investments and Brokerage accounts), Loans Serviced for Others, and Cash Management Services.

“We remain focused on key strategies to diversify revenue, grow customer relationships, manage operating expenses, and prudently control risk. We also continue to develop and retain proven bankers and financial professionals throughout our organization. Our markets offer attractive demographics and we believe that we are well-positioned for prolonged growth and success in the years ahead. I am thankful to our valued associates as we continue to execute on our growth strategies and I am pleased with the progress we are making,” concluded Mr. Meilstrup.

Net income for the 2021 third quarter was $4,817,000, an increase of 13.3% as compared to $4,250,000 for the same period last year. Earnings per basic and diluted share for the 2021 third quarter were $0.39, an increase of 18.2% as compared to $0.33 for the same period last year. Net income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021, was $15,347,000, an increase of 7.1% as compared to $14,333,000 for the same period last year. Earnings per basic and diluted share for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021, were $1.21, an increase of 9.0% as compared to $1.11 for the same period last year.

Net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2021, was $14,073,000, compared to $13,529,000 for the comparable period in 2020. Net interest income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021, increased $1,109,000 to $42,814,000, as compared to $41,705,000 in the same period last year. Favorably contributing to the variances for both the three- and nine-month periods were fees recognized from PPP loans and market driven decreases in the average rates paid on deposits, aided by a shift from higher cost certificates of deposit to lower cost demand and savings products. LCNB's cost of funds at September 30, 2021 was 0.23%, compared to 0.48% at September 30, 2020.

Non-interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2021, declined $172,000 or by (4.0)% to $4,106,000, compared to $4,278,000 for the same period last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, non-interest income increased $449,000 or by 3.9% to $11,885,000, compared to $11,436,000 for the same period last year. The primary drivers of the third quarter and nine-month year-over-year changes in non-interest income were reductions in gains from loan sales, offset by increased fiduciary income and deposit service charges.

Non-interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2021, was $376,000 greater than the comparable period in 2020. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, non-interest expense increased $1,888,000 from the comparable period in 2020. The increases for both the three and nine-month periods were primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits, equipment expenses, FDIC insurance, contracted services, and other non-interest expenses.

Asset Quality For the 2021 third quarter, LCNB recorded a $306,000 provision for loan losses, compared to a provision of $976,000 for the 2020 third quarter. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, LCNB recorded a provision of $239,000, compared to a provision of $2,165,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The respective $670,000 and $1,926,000 decreases in the provision for loan losses for the three and nine month periods were partially due to strong asset quality and last year’s proactive build in the Company’s allowance for loan losses associated with the estimated economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Net charge-offs for the 2021 third quarter were $130,000, compared to $18,000 for the same period last year. For the 2021 nine-month period, net charge-offs were $139,000 or 0.01% of average loans, compared to $236,000 or 0.02% of average loans.

Non-accrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest decreased $1,562,000, from $4,204,000 or 0.31% of total loans at September 30, 2020, to $2,642,000 or 0.20% of total loans at September 30, 2021. Nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.14% at September 30, 2021, compared to 0.24% at September 30, 2020.

About LCNB Corp. LCNB Corp. is a financial holding company headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio. Through its subsidiary, LCNB National Bank (the “Bank”), it serves customers and communities in Southwest and South-Central Ohio. A financial institution with a long tradition for building strong relationships with customers and communities, the Bank offers convenient banking locations in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Montgomery, Preble, Ross, and Warren Counties, Ohio. The Bank continually strives to exceed customer expectations and provides an array of services for all personal and business banking needs including checking, savings, digital banking, personal lending, business lending, agricultural lending, business support, deposit and treasury, investment services, trust and IRAs and stock purchases. LCNB Corp. common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market Exchange® under the symbol “LCNB.” Learn more about LCNB Corp. at www.lcnb.com.

Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements made in this news release regarding LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are identified by the fact they are not historical facts and include words such as “anticipate”, “could”, “may”, “feel”, “expect”, “believe”, “plan”, and similar expressions. Please refer to LCNB’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as well as its other filings with the SEC, for a more detailed discussion of risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on all information available to management and its knowledge of LCNB’s business and operations. Additionally, LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include, but are not limited to:

  1. the success, impact, and timing of the implementation of LCNB’s business strategies;
  2. the significant risks and uncertainties for LCNB's business, results of operations and financial condition, as well as its regulatory capital and liquidity ratios and other regulatory requirements, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which will depend on several factors, including the scope and duration of the pandemic, its influence on financial markets, the effectiveness of LCNB's work from home arrangements and staffing levels in operational facilities, the impact of market participants on which LCNB relies, and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic;
  3. the disruption of global, national, state, and local economies associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, which could affect LCNB's liquidity and capital positions, impair the ability of our borrowers to repay outstanding loans, impair collateral values, and further increase the allowance for credit losses;
  4. LCNB’s ability to integrate future acquisitions may be unsuccessful, or may be more difficult, time-consuming, or costly than expected;
  5. LCNB may incur increased loan charge-offs in the future;
  6. LCNB may face competitive loss of customers;
  7. changes in the interest rate environment may have results on LCNB’s operations materially different from those anticipated by LCNB’s market risk management functions;
  8. changes in general economic conditions and increased competition could adversely affect LCNB’s operating results;
  9. changes in regulations and government policies affecting bank holding companies and their subsidiaries, including changes in monetary policies, could negatively impact LCNB’s operating results;
  10. LCNB may experience difficulties growing loan and deposit balances;
  11. United States trade relations with foreign countries could negatively impact the financial condition of LCNB's customers, which could adversely affect LCNB 's operating results and financial condition;
  12. deterioration in the financial condition of the U.S. banking system may impact the valuations of investments LCNB has made in the securities of other financial institutions resulting in either actual losses or other than temporary impairments on such investments;
  13. difficulties with technology or data security breaches, including cyberattacks, that could negatively affect LCNB's ability to conduct business and its relationships with customers, vendors, and others;
  14. adverse weather events and natural disasters and global and/or national epidemics; and
  15. government intervention in the U.S. financial system, including the effects of recent legislative, tax, accounting and regulatory actions and reforms, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the capital ratios of Basel III as adopted by the federal banking authorities, and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Forward-looking statements made herein reflect management's expectations as of the date such statements are made. Such information is provided to assist shareholders and potential investors in understanding current and anticipated financial operations of LCNB and is included pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. LCNB undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date such statements are made.

 
 
 

LCNB Corp. and Subsidiaries Financial Highlights  (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

9/30/2021

6/30/2021

3/31/2021

12/31/2020

9/30/2020

9/30/2021

9/30/2020

Condensed Income Statement

Interest income

$

15,024

$

15,429

$

15,535

15,945

15,322

45,988

47,835

Interest expense

951

1,060

1,163

1,432

1,793

3,174

6,130

Net interest income

14,073

14,369

14,372

14,513

13,529

42,814

41,705

Provision (credit) for loan losses

306

(15

)

(52

)

(151

)

976

239

2,165

Net interest income after provision (credit)

13,767

14,384

14,424

14,664

12,553

42,575

39,540

Non-interest income

4,106

4,314

3,465

4,305

4,278

11,885

11,436

Non-interest expense

12,029

12,208

11,492

11,944

11,653

35,729

33,841

Income before income taxes

5,844

6,490

6,397

7,025

5,178

18,731

17,135

Provision for income taxes

1,027

1,200

1,157

1,283

928

3,384

2,802

Net income

$

4,817

$

5,290

$

5,240

5,742

4,250

15,347

14,333

Amort/Accret income on acquired loans

$

132

$

216

$

249

186

181

597

1,142

Amort/Accret expenses on acquired interest-bearing liabilities

$

—

$

—

$

—

1

—

—

5

Tax-equivalent net interest income

$

14,129

$

14,427

$

14,432

14,577

13,594

42,988

41,914

Per Share Data

Dividends per share

$

0.19

$

0.19

$

0.19

0.19

0.18

0.57

0.54

Basic earnings per common share

$

0.39

$

0.41

$

0.41

0.44

0.33

1.21

1.11

Diluted earnings per common share

$

0.39

$

0.41

$

0.41

0.44

0.33

1.21

1.11

Book value per share

$

19.17

$

18.99

$

18.66

18.73

18.46

19.17

18.46

Tangible book value per share

$

14.28

$

14.15

$

13.87

13.93

13.66

14.28

13.66

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic

12,455,276

12,743,726

12,794,824

12,852,614

12,937,865

12,663,368

12,934,987

Diluted

12,455,276

12,743,726

12,794,852

12,852,657

12,937,901

12,663,378

12,935,388

Shares outstanding at period end

12,434,084

12,634,845

12,820,108

12,858,325

12,926,686

12,434,084

12,926,686

Selected Financial Ratios

Return on average assets

1.02

%

1.15

%

1.20

%

1.31

%

0.97

%

1.12

%

1.13

%

Return on average equity

7.93

%

8.78

%

8.80

%

9.52

%

7.08

%

8.50

%

8.14

%

Return on average tangible common equity

10.62

%

11.76

%

11.81

%

12.83

%

9.56

%

11.39

%

11.07

%

Dividend payout ratio

48.72

%

46.34

%

46.34

%

43.18

%

54.55

%

47.11

%

48.65

%

Net interest margin (tax equivalent)

3.32

%

3.51

%

3.68

%

3.71

%

3.47

%

3.49

%

3.69

%

Efficiency ratio (tax equivalent)

65.96

%

65.14

%

64.21

%

63.26

%

65.20

%

65.11

%

63.43

%

Selected Balance Sheet Items

Cash and cash equivalents

$

23,852

$

22,909

$

41,144

31,730

24,485

Debt and equity securities

352,066

349,199

276,774

248,624

199,044

Loans:

Commercial and industrial

$

91,246

$

97,240

$

107,630

100,254

124,628

Commercial, secured by real estate

862,202

836,085

855,894

843,230

843,943

Residential real estate

343,318

341,447

328,265

309,692

327,689

Consumer

35,349

35,257

35,799

36,917

36,504

  Agricultural

8,852

8,765

8,698

10,100

8,920

Other, including deposit overdrafts

247

369

346

363

403

Deferred net origination fees

(1,055

)

(1,398

)

(1,531

)

(1,135

)

(1,927

)

Loans, gross

1,340,159

1,317,765

1,335,101

1,299,421

1,340,160

Less allowance for loan losses

5,828

5,652

5,679

5,728

5,974

Loans, net

$

1,334,331

$

1,312,113

$

1,329,422

1,293,693

1,334,186

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

9/30/2021

6/30/2021

3/31/2021

12/31/2020

9/30/2020

9/30/2021

9/30/2020

Selected Balance Sheet Items, continued

 

Total earning assets

$

1,695,281

$

1,671,462

$

1,634,818

1,562,392

1,547,538

Total assets

1,884,252

1,856,670

1,818,321

1,745,884

1,725,615

Total deposits

1,603,203

1,577,345

1,537,116

1,455,423

1,430,394

Short-term borrowings

—

—

—

—

—

Long-term debt

15,000

15,000

17,000

22,000

31,999

Total shareholders’ equity

238,419

239,952

239,246

240,825

238,585

Equity to assets ratio

12.65

%

12.92

%

13.16

%

13.79

%

13.83

%

Loans to deposits ratio

83.59

%

83.54

%

86.86

%

89.28

%

93.69

%

Tangible common equity (TCE)

$

177,501

$

178,771

$

177,805

179,127

176,624

Tangible common assets (TCA)

1,823,334

1,795,489

1,756,880

1,684,186

1,663,654

TCE/TCA

9.73

%

9.96

%

10.12

%

10.64

%

10.62

%

Selected Average Balance Sheet Items

Cash and cash equivalents

$

34,557

$

45,414

$

37,269

49,273

42,661

39,021

37,988

Debt and equity securities

356,214

312,596

260,147

218,816

197,788

310,004

195,033

Loans

$

1,321,629

$

1,328,760

$

1,313,803

1,313,892

1,339,608

1,321,426

1,303,770

Less allowance for loan losses

5,567

5,678

5,715

5,920

5,250

5,653

4,730

Net loans

$

1,316,062

$

1,323,082

$

1,308,088

1,307,972

1,334,358

1,315,773

1,299,040

Total earning assets

$

1,688,589

$

1,666,126

$

1,589,582

1,561,392

1,558,886

1,648,461

1,516,967

Total assets

1,879,314

1,852,035

1,775,154

1,742,947

1,741,998

1,835,887

1,695,103

Total deposits

1,595,773

1,570,070

1,488,156

1,447,217

1,445,573

1,551,727

1,401,636

Short-term borrowings

1,320

716

342

—

—

796

497

Long-term debt

15,000

15,571

19,689

30,803

33,020

16,736

35,427

Total shareholders’ equity

240,976

241,651

241,517

239,881

238,990

241,379

235,225

Equity to assets ratio

12.82

%

13.05

%

13.61

%

13.76

%

13.72

%

13.15

%

13.88

%

Loans to deposits ratio

82.82

%

84.63

%

88.28

%

90.79

%

92.67

%

85.16

%

93.02

%

Asset Quality

Net charge-offs (recoveries)

$

130

$

12

$

(3

)

95

18

139

236

Other real estate owned

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Non-accrual loans

2,629

3,338

3,365

3,718

4,110

2,629

4,110

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing

13

—

—

—

94

13

94

Total nonperforming loans

$

2,642

$

3,338

$

3,365

3,718

4,204

2,642

4,204

Net charge-offs to average loans

0.04

%

0.00

%

0.00

%

0.03

%

0.01

%

0.01

%

0.02

%

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

0.43

%

0.43

%

0.43

%

0.44

%

0.45

%

0.43

%

0.45

%

Nonperforming loans to total loans

0.20

%

0.25

%

0.25

%

0.29

%

0.31

%

0.20

%

0.31

%

Nonperforming assets to total assets

0.14

%

0.18

%

0.19

%

0.21

%

0.24

%

0.14

%

0.24

%

Assets Under Management

LCNB Corp. total assets

$

1,884,252

$

1,856,670

$

1,818,321

1,745,884

1,725,615

Trust and investments (fair value)

713,936

701,838

673,742

628,414

524,502

Mortgage loans serviced

140,147

126,924

127,290

137,188

120,546

Cash management

72,622

80,177

118,494

116,792

119,520

Brokerage accounts (fair value)

319,495

314,491

299,355

292,953

267,307

Total assets managed

$

3,130,452

$

3,080,100

3,037,202

2,921,231

2,757,490

 
 
 
 

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

September 30,

2021

(Unaudited)

December 31,

2020

ASSETS:

Cash and due from banks

$

20,796

17,383

Interest-bearing demand deposits

3,056

14,347

Total cash and cash equivalents

23,852

31,730

Investment securities:

Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value, at fair value

2,478

2,389

Equity securities without a readily determinable fair value, at cost

2,099

2,099

Debt securities, available-for-sale, at fair value

313,214

209,471

Debt securities, held-to-maturity, at cost

24,420

24,810

Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost

4,652

4,652

Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost

5,203

5,203

Loans, net

1,334,331

1,293,693

Premises and equipment, net

35,154

35,376

Operating leases right of use asset

6,608

6,274

Goodwill

59,221

59,221

Core deposit and other intangibles

2,671

3,453

Bank owned life insurance

42,954

42,149

Interest receivable

8,624

8,337

Other assets

18,771

17,027

TOTAL ASSETS

$

1,884,252

1,745,884

LIABILITIES:

Deposits:

Noninterest-bearing

$

483,920

455,073

Interest-bearing

1,119,283

1,000,350

Total deposits

1,603,203

1,455,423

Long-term debt

15,000

22,000

Operating lease liabilities

6,693

6,371

Accrued interest and other liabilities

20,937

21,265

TOTAL LIABILITIES

1,645,833

1,505,059

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

—

—

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

Preferred shares – no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares, none outstanding

—

—

Common shares –no par value, authorized 19,000,000 shares; issued 14,207,735 and 14,163,904 shares at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively; outstanding 12,434,084 and 12,858,325 shares at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively

142,946

142,443

Retained earnings

123,167

115,058

Treasury shares at cost, 1,773,651 and 1,305,579 shares at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively

(28,590

)

(20,719

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes

896

4,043

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

238,419

240,825

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

1,884,252

1,745,884

 
 
 
 

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

September 30,

Nine Months Ended 

September 30,

2021

2020

2021

2020

INTEREST INCOME:

Interest and fees on loans

$

13,729 

14,379 

42,372 

44,428 

Dividends on equity securities with a readily determinable fair value

12 

13 

38 

40 

Dividends on equity securities without a readily determinable fair value

5 

5 

16 

33 

Interest on debt securities, taxable

1,027 

633 

2,650 

2,250 

Interest on debt securities, non-taxable

214 

249 

656 

788 

Other investments

37 

43 

256 

296 

TOTAL INTEREST INCOME

15,024 

15,322 

45,988 

47,835 

INTEREST EXPENSE:

Interest on deposits

836 

1,567 

2,809 

5,416 

Interest on short-term borrowings

2 

— 

4 

7 

Interest on long-term debt

113 

226 

361 

707 

TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE

951 

1,793 

3,174 

6,130 

NET INTEREST INCOME

14,073 

13,529 

42,814 

41,705 

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

306 

976 

239 

2,165 

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

13,767 

12,553 

42,575 

39,540 

NON-INTEREST INCOME:

Fiduciary income

1,695 

1,275 

4,959 

3,579 

Service charges and fees on deposit accounts

1,621 

1,506 

4,506 

4,038 

Net gains on sales of debt securities, available-for-sale

— 

— 

— 

221 

Bank owned life insurance income

269 

275 

805 

1,163 

Gains from sales of loans

366 

999 

560 

1,436 

Other operating income

155 

223 

1,055 

999 

TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME

4,106 

4,278 

11,885 

11,436 

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:

Salaries and employee benefits

7,096 

6,863 

20,640 

20,279 

Equipment expenses

421 

341 

1,232 

917 

Occupancy expense, net

713 

740 

2,236 

2,145 

State financial institutions tax

437 

424 

1,318 

1,280 

Marketing

253 

471 

878 

906 

Amortization of intangibles

263 

263 

780 

783 

FDIC insurance premiums, net

129 

112 

365 

142 

Contracted services

655 

435 

1,818 

1,312 

Other non-interest expense

2,062 

2,004 

6,462 

6,077 

TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

12,029 

11,653 

35,729 

33,841 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

5,844 

5,178 

18,731 

17,135 

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

1,027 

928 

3,384 

2,802 

NET INCOME

$

4,817 

4,250 

15,347 

14,333 

Dividends declared per common share

$

0.19 

0.18 

0.57 

0.54 

Earnings per common share:

Basic

0.39 

0.33 

1.21 

1.11 

Diluted

0.39 

0.33 

1.21 

1.11 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic

12,455,276 

12,937,865 

12,663,368 

12,934,987 

Diluted

12,455,276 

12,937,901 

12,663,378 

12,935,388 

 
 

Company Contact: Eric J. Meilstrup President and Chief Executive Officer LCNB National Bank (513) 932-1414 shareholderrelations@lcnb.com

Investor and Media Contact: Andrew M. Berger Managing Director SM Berger & Company, Inc. (216) 464-6400. andrew@smberger.com

Source: LCNB Corp.