Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. ("Company") (NASDAQ: RBPAA),
parent company of Royal Bank America ("Royal Bank"), today
announced financial results for the three and six months ended June
30, 2013. The Company resolved two outstanding legal issues which
resulted in a net loss of $803,000 and $685,000 for the quarter and
six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. The net losses for
the comparable periods in 2012 were $2.0 million and $2.8 million,
respectively. Excluding these noteworthy items, results would have
been a profit of $187,000 for the quarter and $305,000 for the six
months.
Resolution of two significant legal matters;
Written agreement terminated
Two previously disclosed legal matters, which had presented
significant uncertainty in their outcome, were resolved in the
second quarter. The Company was dismissed from a lawsuit related to
a $25 million CDO investment through Lehman Brothers Special
Financing. Additionally, the Company reached an agreement in
principle with plaintiffs to settle a class action lawsuit
involving its tax lien subsidiaries. As a result of these legal
proceedings being finalized and coming to a conclusion soon, the
Company anticipates legal expenses to decline. Further, the Company
was notified by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia that it
has terminated the written agreement, which had been in effect
since March 17, 2010.
Financial results reflect further strengthening
of core business
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, net loss
attributable to the Company was $803,000 and $685,000, respectively
compared to a net loss of $2.0 million and $2.8 million for the
comparable periods in 2012. The loss per basic and diluted common
share was 10 cents and 13 cents for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2013, respectively, compared to a loss of 19 cents and 29
cents for the comparable periods in 2012. Contributing to the 2013
net loss for the three and six month periods was a $1.65 million
loss contingency accrual for a settlement of the class action
lawsuit related to the Company's tax lien subsidiaries. After
adjusting for the non-controlling interest, the Company's 60% share
of the loss contingency amounted to $990,000 on a pre-tax basis.
Excluding the loss contingency accrual the Company would have
recorded net income of $187,000 and $305,000 for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. The $1.2 million
improvement in net loss for the quarterly period was related to a
$1.7 million decline in the provision for loan and lease losses, a
$943,000 decrease in credit related expenses and an $859,000
decline in other-than-temporary impairment on investment
securities. Additionally, salaries and benefits and professional
and legal fees declined $505,000 and $498,000, respectively,
quarter over quarter. The Company continues to make progress on
legacy credit and legal issues, which has had a positive effect on
financial results. Partially offsetting these positive items was a
$2.0 million reduction in gains on the sales of loans and leases
and a $960,000 decline in net interest income quarter over quarter.
The Company's leasing subsidiary positively contributed to the
second quarter's results.
The $2.1 million improvement in the net loss year over year for
the first six months was related to a $2.0 million reduction in the
provision for loan and lease losses, a $1.1 million decrease in
credit related expenses, an $859,000 decline in
other-than-temporary impairment on investment securities, and
$678,000 in gains primarily on the sales of two premises. In
addition, gains on the sale of OREO increased $463,000 while
professional and legal fees and salaries and benefits declined
$842,000 and $600,000, respectively. Partially offsetting these
improvements were a $2.2 million reduction in net interest income
and a $2.0 million decrease in gains on the sales of loans and
leases. The Company's leasing subsidiary continues to positively
contribute to the 2013 results. At June 30, 2013, based on capital
levels calculated under regulatory accounting principles, Royal
Bank's Tier 1 leverage and total risk-based capital ratios were
9.09% and 15.45%, respectively, and continue to be above required
regulatory minimum ratios.
The Company's Chief Executive Officer Kevin Tylus noted, "Our
announcement today of second quarter results highlights the success
to-date in repositioning the Company and Royal Bank. The resolution
of the two legacy legal matters eliminates significant uncertainty.
We are encouraged by the Federal Reserve Bank's termination of the
written agreement and by the positive results from our core
businesses. Strong new commercial and consumer loan growth, the
excellent credit quality of the new loans and our expense reduction
efforts are combining to improve our profitability run rate from
core operations."
He added, "Non-performing assets improved again this quarter and
intensive efforts continue in that regard. Our leasing group
continued its strong performance. We continue to address legacy
credit and legal issues, though their volume and potential impact
diminished in the quarter. A strategy to enhance retail banking has
commenced and we continue to rationalize our company-owned real
estate to more prudently apply their value to our core businesses.
I remain optimistic that we can continue the momentum we have built
the past six months. The Royal Bank brand is significantly evolving
and creating better banking convenience for commercial, consumer
and retail customers."
Continuing positive impact of profitability
improvement plan
Specific initiatives of the Profitability Improvement Plan
("Plan") are reducing expenses and improving efficiency. These
efforts have resulted in a nearly 12% reduction in the workforce
and an annualized reduction of approximately 10% of discretionary
expenses. Enhancements in products and procedures have resulted in
new revenue that has exceeded expectations year-to-date. The
expense reductions and revenue growth, combined, are intended to
bring core performance more in line with our peers.
As a result of the Plan, the Company recorded $111,000 in
restructuring charges during the first six months of 2013. As
mentioned previously credit related expenses (including OREO),
professional and legal fees, and salaries and benefits declined
$1.1 million, $842,000, and $600,000, respectively, year over
year.
The Company has also announced a unique approach to further
improve productivity while reducing expenses. Certain of the
Company's employees will become employees under a servicing
agreement with a vendor specializing in asset resolution and asset
maximization. The arrangement, in addition to reducing expenses,
provides a new "home" for the affected employees and is intended to
accelerate the reduction of the Company's troubled loans.
Shareholders approve preferred stock strategy;
Plans developing for public rights offering
At the Company's annual meeting held in June, shareholders
approved the issuance of 11,667,000 Class A common shares for the
purpose of raising up to $14,000,000 in a private placement. The
additional capital raise will position the Company to bid at an
anticipated United States Department of Treasury auction of its
Series A Preferred shares.
A successful redemption of a portion of the preferred shares
will provide advantages to the Company's shareholder and capital
base and includes the ability to partially eliminate preferred
dividends in arrears.
The shareholders also approved subsequent shareholders' rights
offering giving existing shareholders the opportunity to increase
their investment in the Company at a discount comparable to the
private placement.
Search underway for proven retail
leader
The Company has engaged a leading executive search firm to
identify experienced candidates to lead Royal Bank's retail banking
operation. The new head of retail will further develop Royal Bank's
deposit and consumer products and delivery channels, including
options for realigning and invigorating the branch footprint. The
Company anticipates a new leader being in place prior to January 1,
2014.
Technology Enhancements Include New Website;
Rebranding Continues
Royal Bank launched an expanded and enhanced version of its
website, www.royalbankamerica.com. The new site presents a
dramatically improved user-experience and features responsive
design elements that address the consumer's desire for "any
time/anywhere/any device" access to custom-tailored views utilized.
New site navigation provides faster access to online banking, a
secure online home equity application, social media and current
rates. Expanded marketing and advertising are utilizing the
customer convenient, on-line banking theme.
Non-performing loans and non-performing assets
continue to decline
At June 30, 2013, non-performing loans of $17.8 million
decreased $5.2 million from $23.0 million at December 31, 2012,
reflecting a continuation of a trend as non-performing loans have
decreased by 65.4% and non-performing assets decreased by 57.5%
since December 31, 2011.
At June 30, At December 31,
(in millions except percentages) 2013 2012 2011
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Non-performing loans $ 17.8 $ 23.0 $ 51.3
Non-performing assets (which includes
OREO) $ 30.8 $ 36.4 $ 72.3
Percentage of non-accrual loans to total
loans 4.8% 6.7% 12.0%
Percentage of non-performing assets to
total assets 4.1% 4.7% 8.5%
Net Interest Margin
The quarterly and yearly decline in net interest income was
primarily attributed to a reduction in interest-earning assets
coupled with a decline in the yield on loans and investments. The
net interest margin declined 22 and 28 basis points from 3.12% and
3.10% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012,
respectively, to 2.90% and 2.82% for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2013, respectively. The significant decline in average
loan balances, coupled with the accelerated amortization of
premiums on the investment portfolio and the reinvestment of cash
flows into lower yielding government agency securities, had a
significant adverse impact on the yield on interest earning
assets.
Management has taken steps to mitigate the decline in net
interest income including reducing funding costs through the
intentional runoff of higher priced certificates of deposit (CDs),
the re-pricing of FHLB advances, and improving the mix of interest
earning assets by replacing lower-yielding investment securities
with higher-yielding loans. As a result of these actions, at June
30, 2013, investment securities declined $45.1 million and loans
grew $23.7 million from year end 2012 leading to a net interest
margin increase of 19 basis points for the six months ended June
30, 2013 compared to the net interest margin of 2.63% for the
quarter ended December 31, 2012.
About Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania,
Inc. Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc., headquartered in
Narberth, Pennsylvania, is the parent company of Royal Bank
America, which for the past nearly 50 years has played a lead role
in the growth and development of our region by empowering small
businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals to achieve their
financial goals and enrich our communities. More information on
Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc., Royal Bank America and its
subsidiaries can be found at www.royalbankamerica.com.
Forward-Looking Statements The foregoing
material may contain forward-looking statements. We caution that
such statements may be subject to a number of uncertainties, and
actual results could differ materially; therefore, readers should
not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Royal
Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. does not undertake, and
specifically disclaims, any obligation to publicly release the
results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking
statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or
unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such
statements. For a discussion of the factors that could cause actual
results to differ from the results discussed in any such
forward-looking statements, see the filings made by Royal
Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including its Annual Report - Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2012.
ROYAL BANCSHARES OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT
(in thousands, except
for loss per common Three months Six months
share) ended Jun. 30th ended Jun. 30th
2013 2012 2013 2012
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Interest Income $ 6,743 $ 8,423 $ 13,495 $ 17,229
Interest Expense 1,797 2,517 3,777 5,330
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Net Interest Income 4,946 5,906 9,718 11,899
(Credit) Provision for
Loan and Lease Losses (163) 1,515 (414) 1,599
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Net Interest Income
after Provision 5,109 4,391 10,132 10,300
Non Interest Income 961 1,945 2,369 2,606
Non Interest Expense 7,567 8,592 13,707 16,659
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Income (Loss) before
Taxes (1,497) (2,256) (1,206) (3,753)
Income Taxes - - - -
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Net Loss (1,497) (2,256) (1,206) (3,753)
Less Net Loss
attributable to
noncontrolling interest (694) (306) (521) (934)
Net Loss attributable to
Royal Bancshares $ (803) $ (1,950) $ (685) $ (2,819)
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Less Preferred stock
Series A accumulated
dividend and
accretion $ 518 $ 508 $ 1,033 $ 1,014
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Net loss to common
shareholders $ (1,321) $ (2,458) $ (1,718) $ (3,833)
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Loss per common share -
basic and diluted $ (0.10) $ (0.19) $ (0.13) $ (0.29)
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SELECTED RATIOS:
Return on Average Assets -0.4% -0.9% -0.2% -0.7%
Return on Average Equity -5.6% -10.4% -2.4% -7.5%
Average Equity to Assets 7.7% 9.0% 7.7% 9.0%
Book Value Per Share $ 1.48 $ 2.88 $ 1.48 $ 2.88
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
At Jun 30, At Dec 31,
(in thousands) 2013 2012
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(unaudited) (unaudited)
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 24,782 $ 28,802
Investment Securities 310,961 357,464
Loans & Leases (net) 354,107 328,476
Premises and Equipment (net) 4,709 5,232
Other Real Estate Owned (net) 13,002 13,435
Accrued Interest receivable 8,733 10,256
Other Assets 32,307 30,051
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Total Assets $ 748,601 $ 773,716
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Deposits 525,670 554,917
Borrowings 108,108 108,333
Other Liabilities 35,774 26,277
Subordinated debentures 25,774 25,774
Royal Bancshares Shareholders' Equity 50,033 54,555
Noncontrolling Interest 3,242 3,860
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Total Equity 53,275 58,415
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Total Liabilities and Equity $ 748,601 $ 773,716
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NET INTEREST INCOME AND MARGIN
For the three months For the three months
ended ended
June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012
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(In thousands, except Average Average
percentages) Balance Interest Yield Balance Interest Yield
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Cash equivalents $ 14,774 $ 8 0.22% $ 22,140 $ 9 0.16%
Investment securities 307,216 1,291 1.69% 339,489 1,763 2.09%
Loans 363,183 5,444 6.01% 400,557 6,651 6.68%
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Total interest-earning
assets 685,173 6,743 3.95% 762,186 8,423 4.43%
Non-earning assets 59,864 74,390
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Total average
assets $ 745,037 $ 836,576
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Interest-bearing
deposits
NOW and money
markets $ 210,778 $ 153 0.29% $ 229,958 $ 410 0.72%
Savings 18,189 10 0.22% 17,132 21 0.49%
Time deposits 235,508 842 1.43% 277,294 1,142 1.66%
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Total interest-bearing
deposits 464,475 1,005 0.87% 524,384 1,573 1.21%
Borrowings 133,952 792 2.37% 155,971 944 2.43%
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Total interest-bearing
liabilities 598,427 1,797 1.20% 680,355 2,517 1.48%
Non-interest bearing
deposits 58,865 52,337
Other liabilities 30,310 28,672
Shareholders' equity 57,435 75,212
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Total average
liabilities and
equity $ 745,037 $ 836,576
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Net interest
margin $ 4,946 2.90% $ 5,906 3.12%
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For the six months ended For the six months ended
June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012
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(In thousands, except Average Average
percentages) Balance Interest Yield Balance Interest Yield
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Cash equivalents $ 15,139 $ 15 0.20% $ 20,934 $ 18 0.17%
Investment securities 322,229 2,575 1.61% 339,218 3,743 2.22%
Loans 358,058 10,905 6.14% 411,115 13,468 6.59%
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Total interest-earning
assets 695,426 13,495 3.91% 771,267 17,229 4.49%
Non-earning assets 57,975 71,942
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Total average assets $ 753,401 $ 843,209
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Interest-bearing
deposits
NOW and money
markets $ 215,768 $ 315 0.29% $ 228,074 $ 834 0.74%
Savings 17,887 19 0.21% 16,916 43 0.51%
Time deposits 240,361 1,744 1.46% 279,799 2,324 1.67%
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Total interest-bearing
deposits 474,016 2,078 0.88% 524,789 3,201 1.23%
Borrowings 134,008 1,699 2.56% 163,971 2,129 2.61%
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Total interest-bearing
liabilities 608,024 3,777 1.25% 688,760 5,330 1.56%
Non-interest bearing
deposits 58,620 53,504
Other liabilities 28,704 25,285
Shareholders' equity 58,053 75,660
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Total average
liabilities and
equity $ 753,401 $ 843,209
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Net interest
margin $ 9,718 2.82% $ 11,899 3.10%
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Company Contact: Marc Sanders Vice President - Marketing Royal
Bank America Office: 610-668-4700
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