Net Income Increases 48% and Record Total Assets and Loans
U & I Financial Corp. UNIF, the holding company for UniBank, today reported first quarter net income of $1.2 million or $0.23 per share, as compared to $842 thousand or $0.15 per share for the first quarter of 2018. This represents an increase of $402 thousand or 48%. The return on average assets increased to 1.65% from 1.28% for the year earlier period.
As of March 31, 2019 total assets was at a record level at $316.7 million, increasing by $34.6 million or 12% from the year earlier period of $282.1 million. Net loans also ended at a record level at $211.0 million, increasing by $22.0 million or 12% from the year earlier period of $189.0 million.
"We are very pleased to start the year with such excellent financial results, continuing the momentum from the previous year. Although the industry is still facing economic head winds, we look forward to another solid performance this year as we are confident that our highly capable staff with oversight from our insightful board of directors will execute on our business model, and enable continued success," said Peter Park, President and CEO of UniBank.
2019 First Quarter Financial Highlights
Total assets grew 12% to $316.7 million as compared to $282.1 million a year ago.
Total loans, net of reserve, grew 12% to $211.0 million as compared to $189.0 million a year ago.
Total deposits grew 7% to $255.3 million as compared to $238.5 million a year ago.
Net income increased 48% to $1.2 million as compared to $842 thousand one year ago.
Net interest income grew 18% to $3.0 million as compared to $2.5 million one year ago.
Net interest margin was 4.14% as compared to 4.07% one year ago.
Gain on sale of SBA loans was $567 thousand as compared to $144 thousand a year ago.
Return on average equity was 11.55% as compared to 8.64% a year ago.
Return on average assets was 1.65% as compared to 1.28% a year ago.
Nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.18% as compared to 0.52% a year ago.
Efficiency ratio (noninterest expense divided by revenue) was 58.62% as compared to 62.79% a year ago.
About U & I Financial Corp.
UniBank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of U & I Financial Corp. UNIF, is one of the highest performing banks in Washington state in terms of return on assets. Based in Lynnwood, Washington, the bank was founded in 2006 to serve the small to medium-sized businesses, professionals, and residents with a particular emphasis on Korean and other ethnic minority communities. Customers can access their accounts in any of the 4 branches – Lynnwood, Bellevue, Federal Way and Tacoma – online, or through the Bank's ATM network.
For more information visit www.unibankusa.com or call (425) 275-9700.
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STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Mar-19 | Dec-18 | Mar-18 | Mar-18 | Mar-18 | ||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands except EPS) | QTD | QTD | QTD | $ Var | % Var | |||||||||||
Interest Income | $ | 3,851 | $ | 3,718 | $ | 2,972 | $ | 879 | 30 | % | ||||||
Interest Expense | 899 | 711 | 471 | 428 | 91 | % | ||||||||||
Net Interest Income | 2,952 | 3,007 | 2,501 | 451 | 18 | % | ||||||||||
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses | 50 | - | 84 | (34 | ) | (40 | %) | |||||||||
Gain on Sale of SBA/USDA Loans | 567 | 101 | 144 | 423 | 294 | % | ||||||||||
Other Non-interest Income | 190 | 165 | 252 | (62 | ) | (25 | %) | |||||||||
Non-interest Income | 757 | 266 | 396 | 361 | 91 | % | ||||||||||
Salaries & Benefits | 1,480 | 1,323 | 1,092 | 388 | 36 | % | ||||||||||
Occupancy Expense | 167 | 159 | 163 | 4 | 2 | % | ||||||||||
Other Expense | 527 | 548 | 564 | (37 | ) | (7 | %) | |||||||||
Non-interest Expense | 2,174 | 2,030 | 1,819 | 355 | 20 | % | ||||||||||
Net Income before Income Taxes | 1,485 | 1,243 | 994 | 491 | 49 | % | ||||||||||
Income Taxes | 241 | 243 | 152 | 89 | 59 | % | ||||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) | $ | 1,244 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 842 | $ | 402 | 48 | % | ||||||
Total Outstanding Shares (in thousands) | 5,575 | 5,575 | 5,495 | |||||||||||||
Basic Earnings per Share | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.15 | ||||||||||
Statement of Condition (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Mar-19 | Dec-18 | Mar-18 | Mar-18 | Mar-18 | ||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | Qtr End | Qtr End | Qtr End | $ Var | % Var | |||||||||||
Cash and Due from Banks | $ | 38,567 | $ | 31,382 | $ | 35,167 | $ | 3,400 | 10 | % | ||||||
Investments | 48,760 | 47,355 | 40,320 | 8,440 | 21 | % | ||||||||||
Gross Loans | 213,400 | 210,811 | 191,076 | 22,324 | 12 | % | ||||||||||
Reserve for Loan Losses | 2,387 | 2,310 | 2,100 | 287 | 14 | % | ||||||||||
Net Loans | 211,013 | 208,501 | 188,976 | 22,037 | 12 | % | ||||||||||
Fixed Assets | 6,555 | 5,778 | 5,977 | 578 | 10 | % | ||||||||||
Foreclosed Assets | 100 | 100 | 100 | - | 0 | % | ||||||||||
Other Assets | 11,689 | 11,769 | 11,567 | 122 | 1 | % | ||||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 316,684 | $ | 304,885 | $ | 282,107 | $ | 34,577 | 12 | % | ||||||
Checking | 44,863 | 38,325 | 42,076 | 2,787 | 7 | % | ||||||||||
NOW | 6,264 | 6,610 | 4,683 | 1,581 | 34 | % | ||||||||||
Money Market | 90,122 | 94,082 | 109,780 | (19,658 | ) | (18 | %) | |||||||||
Savings | 7,907 | 8,274 | 9,362 | (1,455 | ) | (16 | %) | |||||||||
Certificates of Deposit | 106,128 | 101,447 | 72,636 | 33,492 | 46 | % | ||||||||||
Total Deposits | 255,284 | 248,738 | 238,537 | 16,747 | 7 | % | ||||||||||
Borrowed Funds | 15,000 | 12,000 | 3,000 | 12,000 | 400 | % | ||||||||||
Other Liabilities | 1,422 | 1,090 | 584 | 838 | 143 | % | ||||||||||
Total Liabilities | 271,706 | 261,828 | 242,121 | 29,585 | 12 | % | ||||||||||
Shareholders' Equity | 44,978 | 43,057 | 39,986 | 4,992 | 12 | % | ||||||||||
Total Liabilities & Equity | $ | 316,684 | $ | 304,885 | $ | 282,107 | $ | 34,577 | 12 | % | ||||||
Financial Ratios | ||||||||||||
Mar-19 | Dec-18 | Mar-18 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands except BVS) | QTD | QTD | QTD | |||||||||
Performance Ratios | ||||||||||||
Return on Average Assets | 1.65 | % | 1.41 | % | 1.28 | % | ||||||
Return on Average Equity | 11.55 | % | 9.42 | % | 8.64 | % | ||||||
Net Interest Margin | 4.14 | % | 4.59 | % | 4.07 | % | ||||||
Efficiency Ratio | 58.62 | % | 66.19 | % | 62.79 | % | ||||||
Capital | ||||||||||||
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio | 14.77 | % | 15.47 | % | 15.22 | % | ||||||
Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio | 18.35 | % | 18.26 | % | 18.22 | % | ||||||
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio | 18.35 | % | 18.26 | % | 18.22 | % | ||||||
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio | 19.32 | % | 19.23 | % | 19.16 | % | ||||||
Book Value per Share | $ | 8.07 | $ | 7.72 | $ | 7.28 | ||||||
Asset Quality | ||||||||||||
Net Loan Charge-Offs (Recoveries) | ($27 | ) | ($11 | ) | ($16 | ) | ||||||
Allowance for Loan Losses to Loans | 1.12 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.10 | % | ||||||
Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets | 0.18 | % | 0.24 | % | 0.52 | % |
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