Asset Quality Strengthens in Profitable Second Quarter at Annapolis Bancorp

Annapolis Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANNB), parent company of BankAnnapolis, today announced net income of $326,000 for the second quarter of 2011 compared to net income of $438,000 in the same quarter of last year.

Second quarter net income available to common shareholders after accruing for preferred stock dividends was $203,000 ($0.05 per basic and diluted common share) compared to net income available to common shareholders of $318,000 ($0.08 per basic and diluted common share) in the second quarter of 2010.

Net income for the first six months of 2011 dipped to $835,000 from $1,055,000 in the first half of 2010. Year-to-date net income available to common shareholders totaled $590,000 ($0.15 per basic and $0.14 per diluted common share) compared to $814,000 ($0.21 per basic and diluted common share) in the same six month period of 2010.

Nonperforming assets at June 30, 2011 amounted to $7.3 million or 1.68% of total assets, a reduction of $2.8 million from $10.1 million or 2.35% of total assets at December 31, 2010. The current quarter-end balance represents a $5.4 million improvement from nonperforming assets of $12.7 million reported one year ago at June 30, 2010.

The allowance for credit losses totaled $7.3 million (2.51% of total gross loans) at June 30, 2011 compared to $6.9 million (2.45% of total gross loans) at year-end 2010. The allowance for credit losses covered 100% of nonperforming assets at the end of the second quarter of 2011 compared to 68% and 54% as of December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010, respectively.

“We are pleased to report continued improvement in asset quality, with a 43% reduction in nonperforming assets compared to the same time last year,” said Chairman and CEO Richard M. Lerner. ”As expected, the resolution of problem loans has required us to replenish our reserves and incur additional costs in the disposition of foreclosed and repossessed assets. While constraining short-term profitability, we believe that our strategic and disciplined focus on problem loan resolution will unlock future earnings potential from the Bank’s core banking operations.”

Total assets grew to $434.0 million at June 30, 2011, up $1.8 million compared to $432.1 million at December 31, 2010. Liquidity remained strong as short-term investments (cash, federal funds sold and interest-bearing balances with banks) totaled $36.6 million at both June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. Investment securities decreased by $6.9 million to $89.4 million at June 30, 2011 from $96.3 million at December 31, 2010, as proceeds from maturing and called securities were redeployed to fund growth in the loan portfolio.

Gross loans improved by $10.2 million or 3.7% to $290.1 million at June 30, 2011 from $279.9 million reported at year-end 2010. Increases of $12.1 million or 6.6% in real estate loans and $0.6 million or 1.6% in construction lending were partially offset by decreases in installment loans and loans held for sale. Commercial loans outstanding of $51.3 million remained flat compared to year-end 2010.

“We are encouraged by the uptick in commercial real estate lending activity and remain cautiously optimistic regarding the prospects for commercial loan growth,” said Lerner. “Despite the still tepid economy, BankAnnapolis remains committed to providing credit and exemplary customer service to its commercial customers so they can tackle the challenge of growing their businesses.”

Deposits totaled $339.9 million at June 30, 2011 compared to $340.9 million reported at year-end 2010. Noninterest-bearing demand deposit account balances grew to $48.8 million, an increase of $3.3 million or 7.2% compared to $45.5 million at December 31, 2010. Interest-bearing deposits decreased by $4.3 million or 1.4% over the same six month period.

Stockholders’ equity increased to $35.8 million at June 30, 2011 from $34.8 million at December 31, 2010. At June 30, 2011, Annapolis Bancorp, Inc. exceeded all federal regulatory requirements for a well-capitalized institution, with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 12.8%, a total capital ratio of 14.0%, and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.2%. Book value per common share at June 30, 2011 was $7.00 compared to $6.81 at December 31, 2010. The Company’s common stock closed at a market price of $ 4.13 on June 30, 2011.

In the quarter just ended, net interest income increased by $328,000 or 8.9% compared to the same period one year ago. The net interest margin improved by 35 basis points to 3.90% from 3.55% in the second quarter of 2010.

Interest income on loans increased by $382,000 or 9.8% in the quarter ended June 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Average loans increased by $11.9 million and the yield on the loan portfolio improved to 5.94% in the second quarter of 2011 compared to 5.64% in the linked quarter of last year. Investment income decreased by $318,000 or 31.4% reflecting a significant drop in market yields and a shift in the asset mix from investments to loans.

Interest expense decreased by $268,000 or 22.1% due to a drop in the overall cost of interest-bearing liabilities from 1.36% in the second quarter of 2010 to 1.07% in the quarter just ended, coupled with a $4.7 million decrease in average balances.

The Company added to its reserves by recording a provision for credit losses of $679,000 in the second quarter of 2011, up from $363,000 in the same period of 2010.

Noninterest income decreased to $356,000 in the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $481,000 in the second quarter of 2010, reflecting lower fee income earned on loans held for sale and losses realized on the sale of repossessed assets.

Noninterest expense was $65,000 higher in the quarter just ended compared to the same period last year. The increase reflected elevated occupancy and equipment costs, increased marketing expenses and greater charges associated with foreclosed and repossessed assets.

Year-to-date net interest income increased by $287,000, and the net interest margin improved to 3.95% from 3.71% in the first six months of 2010. A $1.2 million provision for credit losses was recorded in the first half of 2011 compared to $599,000 in the same period of 2010. Through June 30th, the Company incurred net charge-offs of $817,000 in 2011 and $1.7 million in 2010. Noninterest income decreased by $169,000 compared to the first six months of last year and noninterest expense was reduced by $105,000. The year-to-date efficiency ratio improved to 71.65% in 2011 from 73.85% in the same period of 2010.

BankAnnapolis serves the banking needs of small businesses, professional concerns, and individuals through seven community banking offices located in Anne Arundel and Queen Anne’s Counties in Maryland. The Bank’s headquarters building and main branch are located at 1000 Bestgate Road, directly across from the Westfield Annapolis Mall.

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