Century Bancorp, Inc. Announces Record Earnings for the Third Quarter of 2018, up 19.4%; Asset Growth To $4.9 BB; Regular Dividend Declared

Century Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNBKA) (www.centurybank.com) (“the Company”) today announced net income of $26,288,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, or $4.72 per Class A share diluted, an increase of 18.0% compared to net income of $22,276,000, or $4.00 per Class A share diluted, for the same period a year ago. Total assets increased 1.8% from $4.79 billion at December 31, 2017 to $4.87 billion at September 30, 2018. For the quarter ended September 30, 2018, net income totaled $9,581,000 or $1.72 per Class A share diluted, an increase of 19.4% compared to net income of $8,023,000, or $1.44 per Class A share diluted, for the same period a year ago.

Net interest income totaled $68.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to $63.9 million for the same period in 2017. The 7.8% increase in net interest income for the period is primarily due to an increase in average earning assets. The net interest margin decreased from 2.24% on a fully taxable equivalent basis in 2017 to 2.19% for the same period in 2018. This was primarily the result of a decrease in the federal corporate tax rate from 34% to 21% as well as prepayment penalties collected during the second quarter of 2017. The decrease in the tax rate results in a lower tax equivalent yield on tax-exempt assets. The average balances of earning assets increased by 3.8% combined with an average yield increase of 0.24%, resulting in an increase in interest income of $15.6 million. The average balance of interest bearing liabilities increased 2.7% combined with an average yield increase of 0.36%, resulting in an increase in interest expense of $10.7 million.

The provision for loan losses decreased by $440,000 from $1,340,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 to $900,000 for the same period in 2018, primarily as a result of net recoveries of $1.4 million offset by changes in qualitative factors.

The Company’s effective tax rate decreased from 5.6% for the first nine months of 2017 to 4.6% for the same period in 2018. This was primarily the result of a decrease in the federal tax rate from 34% to 21% as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, offset somewhat by an increase in taxable income.

At September 30, 2018, total equity was $286.9 million compared to $260.3 million at December 31, 2017. The Company’s equity increased primarily as a result of earnings, offset somewhat by dividends paid.

The Company’s leverage ratio stood at 7.03% at September 30, 2018, compared to 6.70% at December 31, 2017. The increase in the leverage ratio was due to an increase in stockholders’ equity, offset somewhat by an increase in quarterly average assets. Book value as of September 30, 2018 was $51.52 per share compared to $46.75 at December 31, 2017.

The Company’s allowance for loan losses was $28.5 million or 1.26% of loans outstanding at September 30, 2018, compared to $26.3 million or 1.21% of loans outstanding at December 31, 2017, and $25.7 million or 1.22% of loans outstanding at September 30, 2017. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to loans outstanding has increased, during the third quarter of 2018, primarily as a result of changes in qualitative factors related to general economic factors pertaining to certain industries. Non-performing assets totaled $3.7 million at September 30, 2018, compared to $1.7 million at December 31, 2017 and $1.6 million at September 30, 2017. Nonperforming loans increased mainly as a result of one residential real estate loan.

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 November 15, 2018 to stockholders of record on November 1, 2018.

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)

Assets

September 30,
2018

December 31,
2017

Cash and Due From Banks $ 68,945 $ 77,199
Federal Funds Sold and Interest-bearing Deposits In Other Banks 142,345 279,231
Securities Available-for-Sale (AFS) 368,119 397,475
Securities Held-to-Maturity 1,875,752 1,701,233
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston stock, at cost 22,743 21,779
Loans:
Commercial & Industrial 783,960 763,807
Municipal 94,532 106,599
Construction & Land Development 12,434 18,931
Commercial Real Estate 730,265 732,491
Residential Real Estate 335,114 287,731
Consumer and Other 21,216 19,040
Home Equity 283,818 247,345
Total Loans 2,261,339 2,175,944
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses 28,545 26,255
Net Loans 2,232,794 2,149,689
Bank Premises and Equipment, net 24,023 23,527
Accrued Interest Receivable 12,878 11,179
Goodwill 2,714 2,714
Other Assets 120,110 121,546
Total Assets $ 4,870,423 $ 4,785,572

Liabilities

Demand Deposits $ 731,095 $ 736,020
Interest Bearing Deposits:
Savings and NOW Deposits 1,359,334 1,367,358
Money Market Accounts 1,294,092 1,188,228
Time Deposits 579,886 625,361
Total Interest Bearing Deposits 3,233,312 3,180,947
Total Deposits 3,964,407 3,916,967
Borrowed Funds:
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 140,490 158,990
Other Borrowed Funds 372,606 347,778
Total Borrowed Funds 513,096 506,768
Other Liabilities 69,960 65,457
Subordinated Debentures 36,083 36,083
Total Liabilities 4,583,546 4,525,275
Total Stockholders' Equity 286,877 260,297
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity $ 4,870,423 $ 4,785,572
Century Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Comparative Statements of Income (unaudited)
For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
(in thousands)
Quarter ended September 30, Nine-months ended September 30,
2018 2017 2018 2017
Interest Income:
Loans $ 20,167 $ 16,658 $ 57,613 $ 48,668
Securities Held-to-Maturity 11,507 9,447 32,930 28,806
Securities Available-for-Sale 2,500 1,809 6,821 5,143
Federal Funds Sold and Interest-bearing Deposits In Other Banks 591 607 2,239 1,349
Total Interest Income 34,765 28,521 99,603 83,966
Interest Expense:
Savings and NOW Deposits 2,972 1,727 7,778 4,454
Money Market Accounts 3,652 1,395 9,039 3,903
Time Deposits 2,571 2,095 7,465 5,648
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 288 129 657 352
Other Borrowed Funds and Subordinated Debentures 2,078 1,822 5,793 5,695
Total Interest Expense 11,561 7,168 30,732 20,052
Net Interest Income 23,204 21,353 68,871 63,914
Provision For Loan Losses - 450 900 1,340
Net Interest Income After
Provision for Loan Losses 23,204 20,903 67,971 62,574
Other Operating Income
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts 2,137 2,089 6,268 6,179
Lockbox Fees 892 735 2,304 2,367
Net Gain on Sales of Loans - - - 370
Net Gain on Sales of Securities 105 47 302 47
Other Income 1,035 1,071 3,210 3,179
Total Other Operating Income 4,169 3,942 12,084 12,142
Operating Expenses
Salaries and Employee Benefits 10,570 9,933 32,331 31,097
Occupancy 1,481 1,427 4,579 4,663
Equipment 781 782 2,355 2,245
FDIC Assessment 368 340 1,110 1,218
Other 4,148 3,723 12,133 11,904
Total Operating Expenses 17,348 16,205 52,508 51,127
Income Before Income Taxes 10,025 8,640 27,547 23,589
Income Tax Expense 444 617 1,259 1,313
Net Income $ 9,581 $ 8,023 $ 26,288 $ 22,276
Century Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Year-to-Date Average Comparative Statements of Condition (unaudited)
(in thousands)

Assets

September 30,
2018
September 30,
2017
Cash and Due From Banks $ 71,034 $ 72,206
Federal Funds Sold and Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks 171,773 177,233
Securities Available-For-Sale (AFS) 406,022 481,550
Securities Held-to-Maturity (HTM) 1,816,745 1,739,189
Total Loans 2,206,194 2,036,198
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses 27,235 25,089
Net Loans 2,178,959 2,011,109
Unrealized (Loss)Gain on Securities AFS and HTM Transfers (4,154 ) (6,750 )
Bank Premises and Equipment 23,481 23,404
Accrued Interest Receivable 11,608 10,261
Goodwill 2,714 2,714
Other Assets 122,502 118,359
Total Assets $ 4,800,684 $ 4,629,275

Liabilities

Demand Deposits $ 718,215 $ 676,655
Interest Bearing Deposits:
Savings and NOW Deposits 1,495,464 1,479,433
Money Market Accounts 1,208,547 1,100,304
Time Deposits 587,742 550,996
Total Interest Bearing Deposits 3,291,753 3,130,733
Total Deposits 4,009,968 3,807,388
Borrowed Funds:
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 149,970 193,519
Other Borrowed Funds 262,397 281,097
Total Borrowed Funds 412,367 474,616
Other Liabilities 69,404 60,274
Subordinated Debentures 36,083 36,083
Total Liabilities 4,527,822 4,378,361
Total Stockholders' Equity 272,862 250,914
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity $ 4,800,684 $ 4,629,275
Total Average Earning Assets - QTD $ 4,625,880 $ 4,378,433
Total Average Earning Assets - YTD $ 4,600,734 $ 4,434,170
Century Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Selected Key Financial Information (unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)

September 30,
2018

September 30,
2017

Performance Measures:

Earnings per average Class A share, diluted, quarter $ 1.72 $ 1.44
Earnings per average Class A share, diluted, year-to-date $ 4.72 $ 4.00
Return on average assets, year-to-date 0.73 % 0.64 %
Return on average stockholders' equity, year-to-date 12.88 % 11.87 %
Net interest margin (taxable equivalent), quarter 2.19 % 2.26 %
Net interest margin (taxable equivalent), year-to-date 2.19 % 2.24 %
Efficiency ratio, year-to-date - Non-GAAP (1) 60.0 % 59.1 %
Book value per share $ 51.52 $ 47.17
Tangible book value per share - Non-GAAP (1) $ 51.04 $ 46.68
Capital / assets 5.89 % 5.76 %
Tangible capital / tangible assets - Non-GAAP (1) 5.84 % 5.71 %
Common Share Data:
Average Class A shares outstanding, diluted, quarter and year-to-date 5,567,909 5,567,909
Shares outstanding Class A 3,608,329 3,605,829
Shares outstanding Class B 1,959,580 1,962,080
Total shares outstanding at period end 5,567,909 5,567,909

Asset Quality and Other Data:

Allowance for loan losses / loans 1.26 % 1.22 %
Nonaccrual loans $ 3,729 $ 1,598
Nonperforming assets $ 3,729 $ 1,598
Loans 90 days past due and still accruing $ 471 $ -
Accruing troubled debt restructures $ 2,598 $ 2,843
Net charge-offs(recoveries), year-to-date $ (1,390 ) $ 48
Leverage ratio 7.03 % 6.56 %
Common equity tier 1 risk weighted capital ratio 11.14 % 10.53 %
Tier 1 risk weighted capital ratio 12.42 % 11.81 %
Total risk weighted capital ratio 13.46 % 12.83 %
Total risk weighted assets $ 2,733,491 $ 2,534,210
(1) Non-GAAP Financial Measures are reconciled in the following tables:
Calculation of Efficiency ratio:
Total operating expenses(numerator) $ 52,508 $ 51,127
Net interest income $ 68,871 $ 63,914
Total other operating income 12,084 12,142
Tax equivalent adjustment 6,547 10,383
Total income(denominator) $ 87,502 $ 86,439
Efficiency ratio, year - Non-GAAP 60.0 % 59.1 %
Calculation of tangible book value per share:
Total stockholders' equity $ 286,877 $ 262,648
Less: goodwill 2,714 2,714
Tangible stockholders' equity(numerator) $ 284,163 $ 259,934
Total shares outstanding at period end(denominator) 5,567,909 5,567,909
Tangible book value per share - Non-GAAP $ 51.04 $ 46.68
Book value per share - GAAP $ 51.52 $ 47.17
Calculation of tangible capital / tangible assets:
Total stockholders' equity $ 286,877 $ 262,648
Less: goodwill 2,714 2,714
Tangible stockholders' equity(numerator) $ 284,163 $ 259,934
Total assets $ 4,870,423 $ 4,558,072
Less: goodwill 2,714 2,714
Tangible assets(denominator) $ 4,867,709 $ 4,555,358
Tangible capital / tangible assets - Non-GAAP 5.84 % 5.71 %
Capital / assets - GAAP 5.89 % 5.76 %

Contacts:

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

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