STAUNTON, Va., July 30, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:CFFC), a holding company whose sole subsidiary is Community Bank, Staunton, Virginia, today reported earnings for the first quarter of its fiscal year ending March 31, 2010. For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, Community Financial reported earnings of $720,000 or $0.12 per diluted common share, compared to $965,000 or $0.22 per diluted common share for the same period last year. The decrease in net income for the current quarter compared to the June 30, 2008 quarter was due primarily to an increase in noninterest expenses partially offset by an increase in the net interest income.
Total interest income decreased $581,000 during the June 30, 2009 quarter compared to the June 30, 2008 quarter as a result of the decrease in rates earned on interest earning assets, the elimination of the dividends on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac preferred stock and on our Federal Home Loan Bank stock partially offset by an increase in the volume of our loan portfolio. Total interest expense decreased by $1.0 million for the 2009 period compared to the same period in 2008 as a result of the decrease in the interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities offset by the increase in the volume of interest-bearing liabilities. Our interest rate spread increased by 24 basis points to 3.54% for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 compared to 3.30% for the same period in 2008.
Non-interest income increased $104,000 to $944,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 from $840,000 for the June 30, 2008 quarter. The increase in non-interest income for the current quarter compared to the June 30, 2008 period was due primarily to an increase in the origination of secondary mortgage loans. Non-interest expenses increased $689,000 to $3.9 million for the June 30, 2009 quarter from $3.2 million for the June 30, 2008 quarter. The increase in non-interest expenses was due primarily to compensation related expenses, primarily separation expenses related to the departure of an executive officer and an increase in FDIC premiums.
The Company's total assets increased $18.7 million to $531.4 million at June 30, 2009 from $512.7 million at March 31, 2009 due to an increase in loans receivable of $13.1 million. The increase in loans receivable during the current quarter was primarily related to an increase in commercial real estate loans. The increase in loans was funded with both an increase in deposits of $5.6 million and an increase in borrowings of $13.6 million. Stockholders' equity increased $561,000 to $46.9 million at June 30, 2009, from $46.3 million at March 31, 2009, due to net income for the quarter less dividends paid on preferred stock issued to the U.S. Treasury.
At June 30, 2009, non-performing assets totaled approximately $15.6 million or 2.95% of assets compared to $9.0 million or 1.75% of assets at March 31, 2009. Our allowance for loan losses to non-performing assets was 38.7% and to total loans was 1.24% at June 30, 2009 compared to 66.43% and 1.25%, respectively at March 31, 2009. The increase in non-performing assets consisted of $5.4 million of nonaccrual loans, which included residential permanent and construction loans, and commercial real estate loans, and $1.2 million of real estate owned and repossessed assets.
At June 30, 2009, Community Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements and continued to be classified as a "well capitalized" institution. Community Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Community Financial, is headquartered in Staunton, Virginia and has offices in Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Raphine, Verona, Lexington, Buena Vista and Virginia Beach. Community Financial Corporation is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the symbol CFFC.
Except for the historical information in this press release, the matters discussed may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs that may be impacted by deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets and changes in economic conditions in the Company's market areas, changes in the financial condition or business prospects of the Company's borrowers, changes in policies by regulatory agencies, the impact of competitive loan products, loan demand risks, fluctuations in interest rates and the relationship between long and short term rates, operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual strategies and results in future periods may differ materially from those currently expected. These forward-looking statements represent the company's judgment as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Community Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:CFFC)
Selected Financial Condition Data
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(In thousands) Percent
Increase
June 30, 2009 March 31, 2009 (Decrease)
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Total assets $531,396 $512,724 3.6%
Loans receivable, net 490,057 476,950 2.7
Investment securities 1,407 1,907 (26.2)
Real estate owned and
repossessed assets 2,623 1,400 87.4
Deposits 371,115 365,506 1.5
Borrowings 110,119 96,476 14.2
Stockholders' equity 46,898 46,337 1.2
Selected Operations Data
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(In thousands) Percent
Three Months Ended Increase
June 30, 2009 June 30, 2008 (Decrease)
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Interest income $6,899 $7,480 (7.8)%
Interest expense 2,442 3,473 (29.7)
Net interest income 4,457 4,007 11.2
Provision for loan
losses 281 152 84.9
Net interest income
after provision for
loan losses 4,176 3,855 8.3
Noninterest income 944 840 12.4
Noninterest expense 3,936 3,247 21.2
Income taxes 465 483 (3.7)
Net income 720 965 (25.4)
Effective dividend on
preferred stock 188 -- 100.0
Net income available to
common stockholders 532 965 (44.9)
Selected Ratios and Other Information
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Percent
At or for the Quarter Ended Increase
June 30, 2009 June 30, 2008 (Decrease)
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Return on average equity 6.14% 9.86% (37.7)%
Return on average assets .55% .80% (31.3)
Interest rate spread 3.54% 3.30% 7.3
Diluted earnings per
common share $0.12 $0.22 (45.5)
Dividends paid on
common shares -- $0.065 (100.0)
Non-performing assets
to total assets 3.15% .23% 1,269.6
Allowance for loan
losses to total loans 1.24% .73% 69.9
Allowance for loan
losses to nonperforming
assets 36.2% 289.4% (87.5)