Century Bancorp, Inc. Announces Increased Earnings for Q1 2017, up 14.9%; Asset Growth to Record Size of $4.6 BB; Regular Dividend Declared

Century Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNBKA) (www.centurybank.com) (“the Company”) today announced net income of $6,096,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, or $1.09 per Class A share diluted, an increase of 14.9% compared to net income of $5,307,000, or $0.95 per Class A share diluted, for the same period a year ago. Total assets increased 2.6% from $4.5 billion at December 31, 2016 to $4.6 billion at March 31, 2017.

Net interest income totaled $20.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 compared to $17.9 million for the same period in 2016. The 14.6% increase in net interest income for the period is primarily due to an increase in average earning assets. The net interest margin decreased from 2.18% on a fully taxable equivalent basis in 2016 to 2.16% for the same period in 2017. This was primarily the result of a decrease in rates on earning assets. The average balances of earning assets increased by 15.2% combined with a similar increase in average deposits. Also, interest expense increased 14.2% as a result of an increase in deposit balances.

The provision for loan losses decreased by $50,000 from $450,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 to $400,000 for the same period in 2017, primarily as a result of changes in historical loss factors offset, somewhat, by an increase in loan balances. The Company’s effective tax rate increased from 1.2% for the first quarter of 2016 to 2.3% for the same period in 2017 primarily as a result of an increase in taxable income.

At March 31, 2017, total equity was $246.3 million compared to $240.0 million at December 31, 2016. The Company’s equity increased primarily as a result of earnings and a decrease in other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, offset somewhat by dividends paid. Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, decreased primarily as a result of a decrease in unrealized losses on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity, decrease in unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale, and amortization of the pension liability.

The Company’s leverage ratio stood at 6.12% at March 31, 2017, compared to 6.28% at December 31, 2016. The decrease in the leverage ratio was due to an increase in quarterly average assets, offset somewhat by an increase in stockholders’ equity. Book value as of March 31, 2017 was $44.24 per share compared to $43.11 at December 31, 2016.

The Company’s allowance for loan losses was $24.8 million or 1.22% of loans outstanding at March 31, 2017, compared to $24.4 million or 1.27% of loans outstanding at December 31, 2016 and $23.5 million or 1.34% of loans outstanding at March 31, 2016. The change in the ratio of the allowance for loan losses to loans outstanding, when compared to March 31, 2016, was primarily due to changes in portfolio composition and lower historical loss rates. Non-performing assets totaled $810,000 at March 31, 2017, compared to $1.1 million at December 31, 2016 and $1.5 million at March 31, 2016.

The Company's Board of Directors voted a regular quarterly dividend of 12.00 cents ($0.12) per share on the Company's Class A common stock, and 6.00 cents ($0.06) per share on the Company's Class B common stock. The dividends were declared payable May 15, 2017 to stockholders of record on May 1, 2017.

The Company, through its subsidiary bank, Century Bank and Trust Company, a state chartered full service commercial bank, operating twenty-seven full-service branches in the Greater Boston area, offers a full range of Business, Personal and Institutional Services.

Century Bank and Trust Company is a member of the FDIC and is an Equal Housing Lender.

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company. Actual results may differ from those contemplated by these statements. The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events or otherwise.

Century Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Comparative Statements of Condition (unaudited)
(in thousands)
March 31, December 31,

Assets

2017 2016
Cash and Due From Banks $ 65,100 $ 62,400
Federal Funds Sold and Interest-bearing Deposits In Other Banks 2,358 173,751
Short-term Investments 2,101 3,183
Securities Available-for-Sale (AFS) 509,900 499,297
Securities Held-to-Maturity 1,809,608 1,653,986
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston stock, at cost 20,328 21,042
Loans:
Commercial & Industrial 649,326 612,503
Municipal 153,447 135,418
Construction & Land Development 10,773 14,928
Commercial Real Estate 732,151 696,173
Residential Real Estate 264,442 241,357
Consumer and Other 11,573 11,697
Home Equity 218,782 211,857
Total Loans 2,040,494 1,923,933
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses 24,827 24,406
Net Loans 2,015,667 1,899,527
Bank Premises and Equipment, net 23,471 23,417
Accrued Interest Receivable 10,187 9,645
Goodwill 2,714 2,714
Other Assets 115,951 113,646
Total Assets $ 4,577,385 $ 4,462,608

Liabilities

Demand Deposits $ 680,751 $ 689,286
Interest Bearing Deposits:
Savings and NOW Deposits 1,410,229 1,304,394
Money Market Accounts 1,132,021 1,181,179
Time Deposits 520,461 478,359
Total Interest Bearing Deposits 3,062,711 2,963,932
Total Deposits 3,743,462 3,653,218
Borrowed Funds:
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 189,920 182,280
Other Borrowed Funds 301,500 293,000
Total Borrowed Funds 491,420 475,280
Other Liabilities 60,092 57,986
Subordinated Debentures 36,083 36,083
Total Liabilities 4,331,057 4,222,567
Total Stockholders' Equity 246,328 240,041
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity $ 4,577,385 $ 4,462,608
Century Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Comparative Statements of Income (unaudited)
For the Quarter ended March 31, 2017 and 2016
(in thousands)
Quarter ended March 31,
2017 2016
Interest Income:
Loans $ 15,100 $ 14,172
Securities Held-to-Maturity 9,535 7,812
Securities Available-for-Sale 1,611 964
Federal Funds Sold and Interest-bearing Deposits In Other Banks 393 315
Total Interest Income 26,639 23,263
Interest Expense:
Savings and NOW Deposits 1,227 838
Money Market Accounts 1,274 795
Time Deposits 1,651 1,358
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 103 115
Other Borrowed Funds and Subordinated Debentures 1,928 2,307
Total Interest Expense 6,183 5,413
Net Interest Income 20,456 17,850
Provision For Loan Losses 400 450
Net Interest Income After
Provision for Loan Losses 20,056 17,400
Other Operating Income
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts 2,016 1,937
Lockbox Fees 771 789
Net Gain on Sales of Loans 101 -
Other Income 1,021 928
Total Other Operating Income 3,909 3,654
Operating Expenses
Salaries and Employee Benefits 11,143 9,776
Occupancy 1,741 1,579
Equipment 706 636
FDIC Assessment 438 568
Other 3,697 3,124
Total Operating Expenses 17,725 15,683
Income Before Income Taxes 6,240 5,371
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense 144 64
Net Income $ 6,096 $ 5,307
Century Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Year-to-Date Average Comparative Statements of Condition (unaudited)
(in thousands)
March 31, March 31,

Assets

2017 2016
Cash and Due From Banks $ 75,497 $ 69,928
Federal Funds Sold and Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks 204,527 245,933
Securities Available-For-Sale (AFS) 533,486 414,483
Securities Held-to-Maturity (HTM) 1,751,435 1,434,888
Total Loans 1,984,700 1,786,909
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses 24,580 23,283
Net Loans 1,960,120 1,763,626
Unrealized (Loss)Gain on Securities AFS and HTM Transfers (7,751 ) (11,047 )
Bank Premises and Equipment 23,569 24,013
Accrued Interest Receivable 10,015 8,133
Goodwill 2,714 2,714
Other Assets 116,347 109,806
Total Assets $ 4,669,959 $ 4,062,477

Liabilities

Demand Deposits $ 675,941 $ 557,116
Interest Bearing Deposits:
Savings and NOW Deposits 1,453,299 1,217,853
Money Market Accounts 1,216,690 976,910
Time Deposits 501,857 448,409
Total Interest Bearing Deposits 3,171,846 2,643,172
Total Deposits 3,847,787 3,200,288
Borrowed Funds:
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 200,457 222,579
Other Borrowed Funds 283,650 330,286
Total Borrowed Funds 484,107 552,865
Other Liabilities 58,663 55,639
Subordinated Debentures 36,083 36,083
Total Liabilities 4,426,640 3,844,875
Total Stockholders' Equity 243,319 217,602
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity $ 4,669,959 $ 4,062,477
Total Average Earning Assets - YTD $ 4,474,148 $ 3,882,213
Century Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Selected Key Financial Information (unaudited)

(in thousands, except share data)

March 31, March 31,
2017 2016

Performance Measures:

Earnings per average Class A share, diluted, quarter $ 1.09 $ 0.95
Return on average assets, year-to-date 0.53 % 0.53 %
Return on average stockholders' equity, year-to-date 10.16 % 9.81 %
Net interest margin (taxable equivalent), quarter 2.16 % 2.18 %
Efficiency ratio, year-to-date - Non-GAAP (1) 64.0 % 63.5 %
Book value per share $ 44.24 $ 39.66
Tangible book value per share - Non-GAAP (1) $ 43.75 $ 39.18
Capital / assets 5.38 % 5.45 %
Tangible capital / tangible assets - Non-GAAP (1) 5.33 % 5.38 %
Common Share Data:
Average Class A shares outstanding, diluted, quarter & year 5,567,909 5,567,909
Shares outstanding Class A 3,600,729 3,600,729
Shares outstanding Class B 1,967,180 1,967,180
Total shares outstanding at period end 5,567,909 5,567,909

Asset Quality and Other Data:

Allowance for loan losses / loans 1.22 % 1.34 %
Nonaccrual loans $ 810 $ 1,491
Nonperforming assets $ 810 $ 1,491
Loans 90 days past due and still accruing $ - $ -
Accruing troubled debt restructures $ 3,492 $ 2,865
Net (recoveries)charge-offs, year-to-date $ (21 ) $ (19 )
Leverage ratio 6.12 % 6.72 %
Common equity tier 1 risk weighted capital ratio 10.06 % 9.83 %
Tier 1 risk weighted capital ratio 11.27 % 11.27 %
Total risk weighted capital ratio 12.25 % 12.24 %
Total risk weighted assets $ 2,532,933 $ 2,424,842
(1) Non-GAAP Financial Measures are reconciled in the following tables:
Calculation of Efficiency ratio:
Total operating expenses(numerator) $ 17,725 $ 15,683
Net interest income $ 20,456 $ 17,850
Total other operating income 3,909 3,654
Tax equivalent adjustment 3,336 3,175
Total income(denominator) $ 27,701 $ 24,679
Efficiency ratio, year - Non-GAAP 64.0 % 63.5 %
Calculation of tangible book value per share:
Total stockholders' equity $ 246,328 $ 220,841
Less: goodwill 2,714 2,714
Tangible stockholders' equity(numerator) $ 243,614 $ 218,127
Total shares outstanding at period end(denominator) 5,567,909 5,567,909
Tangible book value per share - Non-GAAP $ 43.75 $ 39.18
Book value per share - GAAP $ 44.24 $ 39.66
Calculation of tangible capital / tangible assets:
Total stockholders' equity $ 246,328 $ 220,841
Less: goodwill 2,714 2,714
Tangible stockholders' equity(numerator) $ 243,614 $ 218,127
Total assets $ 4,577,385 $ 4,054,797
Less: goodwill 2,714 2,714
Tangible assets(denominator) $ 4,574,671 $ 4,052,083
Tangible capital / tangible assets - Non-GAAP 5.33 % 5.38 %
Capital / assets - GAAP 5.38 % 5.45 %

Contacts:

Century Bancorp, Inc.
William P. Hornby, CPA, 781-393-4630
whornby@centurybank.com
Fax: 781-393-4071

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