PR Newswire
ATLANTA, Aug. 13, 2013
ATLANTA, Aug. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens Bancshares Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: CZBS) (the "Company"), the parent company of Citizens Trust Bank ("CTB"), today announced second quarter 2013 net income before preferred dividends of $271,000 compared to a net loss before preferred dividends of $247,000 for the same period last year. Net income available to common shareholders for the second quarter of 2013 was $212,000, or $0.10 per diluted common share compared to a net loss available to common shareholders of $306,000, or $0.14 per diluted common share, reported for the second quarter of 2012.
"We are proud of our second quarter earnings results compared to the same period last year. We believe our performance this quarter continues to validate the efforts we have made in improving asset quality and realizing operational efficiencies," stated Ms. Cynthia Day, President and Chief Executive Officer. "As is consistent in the industry, net interest margin compression continues to be a challenge; however, we continue to seek ways to mitigate the effect on revenue. We are making investments in our consumer divisions, including mortgage lending, which we believe will enhance noninterest income. We also continue to deploy a significant amount of resources in order to compete for new lending opportunities in a highly competitive market."
Year-to-date, the Company reported a net income before preferred dividends of $543,000 compared to a net loss of $114,000 for the same period in 2012. Net income available to common shareholders for the six months was $425,000, or $0.20 per diluted common share compared to a net loss available to common shareholders of $232,000, or $0.11 per diluted common share, reported for the same period in 2012.
Other financial highlights:
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(In thousands, except per share data) | | Quarter | | Quarter | | | | |
| | | 2013 | | 2012 | | Change | |
Income Statement | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders | | $ 212 | | $ (306) | | 169.3% | | |
Net income (loss) per diluted common share | | 0.10 | | (0.14) | | 171.4% | | |
Total revenues | | 4,628 | | 5,701 | | (18.8%) | | |
Provision for loan losses | | 50 | | 750 | | (93.3%) | | |
Noninterest income | | 1,199 | | 1,565 | | (23.4%) | | |
Noninterest expense | | 4,101 | | 5,387 | | (23.9%) | | |
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Balance Sheet | | | | | | | | |
Average loans, gross | | 180,318 | | 195,839 | | (7.9%) | | |
Average deposits | | 350,996 | | 342,956 | | 2.3% | | |
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Capital | | | | | | | | |
Total capital (to risk weighted assets) | | 19% | | 18% | | | | |
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | | 17% | | 16% | | | | |
Tier 1 capital (to average assets) | | 10% | | 10% | | | | |
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The Company's second quarter 2013 provision for loan losses decreased by $175,000 to $50,000 compared to the first quarter of 2013, and decreased by $700,000 compared to the same three month period last year. The allowance for loan losses was $3.4 million at June 30, 2013 and $3.5 million at December 31, 2012. At June 30, 2013, the allowance for loan losses was 34% of nonperforming loans compared to 33% at December 31, 2012. The Company considers its allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2013 to be adequate.
Citizens Trust Bank prides itself on offering a full range of quality products and services throughout metropolitan Atlanta and Columbus, Georgia, and in Birmingham and Eutaw, Alabama. Since its inception, the Bank has remained dedicated to the growth and development of communities through superior products and extraordinary service. Through its parent company, Citizens Bancshares Corporation, the Bank offers its common stock over-the-counter to the general public under the trading symbol CZBS and can be found on the web at www.CTBconnect.com.
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors, risks and uncertainties. More information about these factors, risks and uncertainties is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SOURCE Citizens Bancshares Corporation
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