SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 17, 2007
AMERISERV FINANCIAL, Inc.
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 0-11204 25-1424278
(State or other (commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.)
of Incorporation)
Main and Franklin Streets, Johnstown, Pa. 15901
(address or principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 814-533-5300
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Form 8-K
Item 2.02 Results of operation and financial condition.
AMERISERV FINANCIAL Inc. (the "Registrant") announced second quarter and first six months results as of June 30, 2007. For a more detailed description of the announcement see the press release attached as Exhibit #99.1.
Exhibits
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Exhibit 99.1
Press release dated July 17, 2007, announcing the second quarter and first six months results as of June 30, 2007.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
AMERISERV FINANCIAL, Inc.
By /s/Jeffrey A. Stopko
Jeffrey A. Stopko
Senior Vice President
& CFO
Date: July 17, 2007
Exhibit 99.1
AMERISERV FINANCIAL REPORTS INCREASED EARNINGS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2007
JOHNSTOWN, PA AmeriServ Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASRV) reported second quarter 2007 net income of $808,000 or $0.04 per diluted share. This represents an increase of $240,000 or 42.3% over the second quarter 2006 net income of $568,000 or $0.03 per diluted share. For the six month period ended June 30, 2007, the Company has now earned $1.2 million or $0.06 per diluted share. This also represents an increase of $128,000 or 11.6% when compared to net income of $1.1 million or $0.05 per diluted share for the first six months of 2006. The following table highlights the Companys financial performance for both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006:
Second Quarter 2007 | Second Quarter 2006 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 | ||
Net income | $808,000 | $568,000 | $1,236,000 | $1,108,000 | |
Diluted earnings per share | $ 0.04 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.06 | $ 0.05 |
Allan R. Dennison, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented on the second quarter 2007 results, AmeriServs improved financial performance in the second quarter of 2007 resulted from a combination of increased revenues and reduced non-interest expenses when compared to the second quarter of 2006. The increase in non-interest income was driven by the full quarter benefit of the West Chester Capital Advisors acquisition which was completed in March of 2007. Our net interest income and net interest margin are down when compared to last years second quarter; however, these important revenue items have now shown two consecutive quarters of improvement after bottoming in the fourth quarter of 2006. The continued growth in both loans and deposits has contributed to the improving net interest margin trend in 2007. Finally, asset quality continues to be sound at AmeriServ Financial as non-performing assets amounted to only 0.47% of total loans and our loan loss reserve provided 280% coverage of non-performing assets at June 30, 2007.
The Companys net interest income in the second quarter of 2007 decreased by $178,000 from the prior years second quarter and for the first six months of 2007 decreased by $515,000 when compared to the first six months of 2006. The Companys net interest margin is also down by 15 and 19 basis points, respectively for the quarter and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007. The decline in both net interest income and net interest margin resulted from the Companys cost of funds increasing at a faster pace than the earning asset yield. This resulted from deposit customer preference for higher yielding certificates of deposit and money market accounts due to the inverted/flat yield curve with short-term interest rates exceeding intermediate to longer term rates. As mentioned earlier, on a quarterly basis the Companys net interest margin has improved by four basis points in each quarter of 2007 helping to reverse a trend of four consecutive quarters of net interest income and margin contraction experienced in 2006.
As a result of our focus on traditional community banking, the Company did have increased loans and deposits on our balance sheet in 2007. Total loans outstanding averaged $596 million in the first six months of 2007, a $45 million or 8.2% increase from the same 2006 period. This loan growth was most evident in the commercial loan portfolio. Total deposits averaged $761 million for the first six months of 2007, a $34 million or 4.7% increase from the same 2006 period. These higher deposits in 2007 were due to increased deposits from the trust companys operations and increased certificates of deposit as customers have demonstrated a preference for this product due to higher short-term interest rates.
The Company did not record a provision for loan losses in either the second quarter or the first six months of 2007 due to the Companys continuing strong asset quality. This compares to a negative loan loss provision of $50,000 realized for the same periods in 2006. Non-performing assets totaled $2.8 million or 0.47% of total loans at June 30, 2007. This compares favorably to non-performing assets of $4.6 million or 0.81% of total loans at June 30, 2006. Net charge-offs in the first six months of 2007 amounted to $181,000 or 0.06% of total loans which was down from the net charge-offs of $219,000 or 0.08% of total loans in the same prior year period. The allowance for loan losses provided 280% coverage of non-performing assets at June 30, 2007 compared to 353% coverage at December 31, 2006, and 192% coverage at June 30, 2006. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans amounted to 1.31% at June 30, 2007. Note also that the Company has no exposure to sub-prime mortgage loans.
The Companys non-interest income in the second quarter of 2007 increased by $324,000 from the prior years second quarter and for the first six months of 2007 increased by $315,000 when compared to the first six months of 2006. The increase for both periods was due primarily to the West Chester Capital Advisors acquisition which closed in early March of 2007. This accretive acquisition provided $329,000 of investment advisory fees in the second quarter of 2007. Trust fees also increased by $81,000 or 2.4% for the first six months of 2007 due to continued successful new business development efforts and an increased value for trust assets. The fair market value of trust assets totaled $1.87 billion at June 30, 2007. These positive items were offset by reduced deposit service charges which declined by $57,000 due to fewer overdraft fees. Other income also declined by $72,000 in the second quarter and $208,000 for the first six months of 2007 due largely to reduced revenues from AmeriServ Associates, a subsidiary that was closed in the second quarter of 2006, because it no longer fit the Companys strategic direction.
Total non-interest expense in the second quarter of 2007 decreased by $255,000 from the prior years second quarter and for the first six months of 2007 declined by $440,000 when compared to the first six months of 2006. The Company did benefit from a net favorable expense reduction of approximately $300,000 in the second quarter of 2007 that resulted from a combination of several items. These included a recovery on a previous mortgage loan securitization that more than offset the costs associated with an early retirement program that will reduce seven full-time equivalent employees and certain costs associated with the conversion to a new ATM network provider. Additionally as a result of the Companys continued focus on reducing and containing non-interest expenses, reductions were experienced in numerous expense categories despite the inclusion of $257,000 of non-interest expenses from West Chester Capital Advisors in the second quarter of 2007. The largest expense reductions were experienced in professional fees, equipment expense and FDIC deposit insurance expense.
At June 30, 2007, ASRV had total assets of $876 million and shareholders equity of $86 million or $3.89 per share. The Companys asset leverage ratio remained strong at 10.36% at June 30, 2007.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the risks detailed in the Company's Annual Report and Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially.
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SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE DATA
July 17, 2007
(In thousands, except per share and ratio data)
(All quarterly and 2007 data unaudited)
2007
1QTR | 2QTR | YEAR | |||
TO DATE | |||||
PERFORMANCE DATA FOR THE PERIOD: | |||||
Net income | $428 | $808 | $1,236 | ||
PERFORMANCE PERCENTAGES (annualized): | |||||
Return on average assets | 0.20% | 0.37% | 0.28% | ||
Return on average equity | 2.05 | 3.79 | 2.93 | ||
Net interest margin | 2.97 | 3.01 | 2.99 | ||
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.06 | ||
Loan loss provision as a percentage of average loans | - | - | - | ||
Efficiency ratio | 94.16 | 88.52 | 91.28 | ||
PER COMMON SHARE: | |||||
Net income: | |||||
Basic | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.06 | ||
Average number of common shares outstanding | 22,159 | 22,164 | 22,162 | ||
Diluted | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.06 | ||
Average number of common shares outstanding | 22,166 | 22,171 | 22,168 | ||
2006
1QTR | 2QTR | YEAR | |||
TO DATE | |||||
PERFORMANCE DATA FOR THE PERIOD: | |||||
Net income | $540 | $568 | $1,108 | ||
PERFORMANCE PERCENTAGES (annualized): | |||||
Return on average assets | 0.25% | 0.26% | 0.26% | ||
Return on average equity | 2.59 | 2.71 | 2.65 | ||
Net interest margin | 3.20 | 3.16 | 3.18 | ||
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.08 | ||
Loan loss provision as a percentage of average loans | - | (0.04) | (0.02) | ||
Efficiency ratio | 92.68 | 92.08 | 92.38 | ||
PER COMMON SHARE: | |||||
Net income: | |||||
Basic | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.05 | ||
Average number of common shares outstanding | 22,119 | 22,143 | 22,131 | ||
Diluted | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.05 | ||
Average number of common shares outstanding | 22,127 | 22,153 | 22,139 | ||
AMERISERV FINANCIAL, INC.
(In thousands, except per share, statistical, and ratio data)
(All quarterly and 2007 data unaudited)
2007
1QTR | 2QTR | ||||
PERFORMANCE DATA AT PERIOD END | |||||
Assets | $891,559 | $876,160 | |||
Investment securities | 185,338 | 174,508 | |||
Loans | 603,834 | 604,639 | |||
Allowance for loan losses | 8,010 | 7,911 | |||
Goodwill and core deposit intangibles | 15,119 | 14,903 | |||
Deposits | 768,947 | 762,902 | |||
FHLB borrowings | 15,170 | 4,258 | |||
Stockholders equity | 85,693 | 86,226 | |||
Trust assets fair market value (B) | 1,828,475 | 1,872,366 | |||
Non-performing assets | 2,706 | 2,825 | |||
Asset leverage ratio | 10.23% | 10.36% | |||
PER COMMON SHARE: | |||||
Book value (A) | $3.87 | $3.89 | |||
Market value | 4.79 | 4.40 | |||
Market price to book value | 123.88% | 113.12% | |||
STATISTICAL DATA AT PERIOD END: | |||||
Full-time equivalent employees | 375 | 376 | |||
Branch locations | 21 | 21 | |||
Common shares outstanding | 22,161,445 | 22,167,235 |
2006
1QTR | 2QTR | 3QTR | 4QTR | |
PERFORMANCE DATA AT PERIOD END | ||||
Assets | $876,393 | $887,608 | $882,837 | $895,992 |
Investment securities | 223,658 | 210,230 | 209,046 | 204,344 |
Loans | 548,466 | 573,884 | 580,560 | 589,435 |
Allowance for loan losses | 9,026 | 8,874 | 8,302 | 8,092 |
Goodwill and core deposit intangibles | 12,031 | 11,815 | 11,599 | 11,382 |
Deposits | 727,987 | 740,979 | 743,687 | 741,755 |
FHLB borrowings | 45,223 | 43,031 | 31,949 | 50,037 |
Stockholders equity | 84,336 | 84,231 | 86,788 | 84,684 |
Trust assets fair market value (B) | 1,669,525 | 1,679,634 | 1,702,210 | 1,778,652 |
Non-performing assets | 4,193 | 4,625 | 2,978 | 2,292 |
Asset leverage ratio | 10.36% | 10.54% | 10.52% | 10.54% |
PER COMMON SHARE: | ||||
Book value | $3.81 | $3.80 | $3.92 | $3.82 |
Market value | 5.00 | 4.91 | 4.43 | 4.93 |
Market price to book value | 131.26% | 129.09% | 113.07% | 128.98% |
STATISTICAL DATA AT PERIOD END: | ||||
Full-time equivalent employees | 375 | 367 | 364 | 369 |
Branch locations | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Common shares outstanding | 22,140,172 | 22,145,639 | 22,150,767 | 22,156,094 |
NOTES:
(A) Other comprehensive income had a negative impact of $0.28 on book value per share at June 30, 2007.
(B) Not recognized on the balance sheet.
AMERISERV FINANCIAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(In thousands)
(All quarterly and 2007 data unaudited)
2007
YEAR | |||||
INTEREST INCOME | 1QTR | 2QTR | TO DATE | ||
Interest and fees on loans | $10,061 | $10,303 | $20,364 | ||
Total investment portfolio | 2,114 | 2,005 | 4,119 | ||
Total Interest Income | 12,175 | 12,308 | 24,483 | ||
INTEREST EXPENSE | |||||
Deposits | 5,699 | 5,931 | 11,630 | ||
All borrowings | 521 | 364 | 885 | ||
Total Interest Expense | 6,220 | 6,295 | 12,515 | ||
NET INTEREST INCOME | 5,955 | 6,013 | 11,968 | ||
Provision for loan losses | - | - | - | ||
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES | 5,955 | 6,013 | 11,968 | ||
NON-INTEREST INCOME | |||||
Trust fees | 1,704 | 1,689 | 3,393 | ||
Net realized gains on loans held for sale | 25 | 79 | 104 | ||
Service charges on deposit accounts | 585 | 636 | 1,221 | ||
Investment advisory fees | 102 | 329 | 431 | ||
Bank owned life insurance | 258 | 265 | 523 | ||
Other income | 559 | 594 | 1,153 | ||
Total Non-interest Income | 3,233 | 3,592 | 6,825 | ||
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE | |||||
Salaries and employee benefits | 4,885 | 4,930 | 9,815 | ||
Net occupancy expense | 664 | 615 | 1,279 | ||
Equipment expense | 546 | 564 | 1,110 | ||
Professional fees | 695 | 818 | 1,513 | ||
FDIC deposit insurance expense | 22 | 22 | 44 | ||
Amortization of core deposit intangibles | 216 | 216 | 432 | ||
Other expenses | 1,645 | 1,357 | 3,002 | ||
Total Non-interest Expense | 8,673 | 8,522 | 17,195 | ||
PRETAX INCOME | 515 | 1,083 | 1,598 | ||
Income tax expense | 87 | 275 | 362 | ||
NET INCOME | $428 | $808 | $1,236 | ||
2006
YEAR | |||||
INTEREST INCOME | 1QTR | 2QTR | TO DATE | ||
Interest and fees on loans | $8,900 | $9,155 | $18,055 | ||
Total investment portfolio | 2,279 | 2,259 | 4,538 | ||
Total Interest Income | 11,179 | 11,414 | 22,593 | ||
INTEREST EXPENSE | |||||
Deposits | 4,026 | 4,563 | 8,589 | ||
All borrowings | 861 | 660 | 1,521 | ||
Total Interest Expense | 4,887 | 5,223 | 10,110 | ||
NET INTEREST INCOME | 6,292 | 6,191 | 12,483 | ||
Provision for loan losses | - | (50) | (50) | ||
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES | 6,292 | 6,241 | 12,533 | ||
NON-INTEREST INCOME | |||||
Trust fees | 1,641 | 1,671 | 3,312 | ||
Net realized gains on loans held for sale | 23 | 20 | 43 | ||
Service charges on deposit accounts | 627 | 651 | 1,278 | ||
Bank owned life insurance | 256 | 260 | 516 | ||
Other income | 695 | 666 | 1,361 | ||
Total Non-interest Income | 3,242 | 3,268 | 6,510 | ||
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE | |||||
Salaries and employee benefits | 4,815 | 4,612 | 9,427 | ||
Net occupancy expense | 655 | 591 | 1,246 | ||
Equipment expense | 639 | 631 | 1,270 | ||
Professional fees | 795 | 859 | 1,654 | ||
FDIC deposit insurance expense | 73 | 74 | 147 | ||
Amortization of core deposit intangibles | 216 | 216 | 432 | ||
Other expenses | 1,665 | 1,794 | 3,459 | ||
Total Non-interest Expense | 8,858 | 8,777 | 17,635 | ||
PRETAX INCOME | 676 | 732 | 1,408 | ||
Income tax expense | 136 | 164 | 300 | ||
NET INCOME | $540 | $568 | $1,108 | ||
AMERISERV FINANCIAL, INC.
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Average Balance Sheet Data (In thousands)
(All quarterly and 2007 data unaudited)
Note: 2006 data appears before 2007.
2006
2007
SIX | SIX | |||
2QTR | MONTHS | 2QTR | MONTHS | |
Interest earning assets: | ||||
Loans and loans held for sale, net of unearned income | $553,476 | $551,225 | $599,395 | $596,176 |
Deposits with banks | 645 | 726 | 666 | 625 |
Federal funds | - | - | 6,355 | 3,389 |
Total investment securities | 224,812 | 229,649 | 183,293 | 192,714 |
Total interest earning assets | 778,933 | 781,600 | 789,709 | 792,904 |
Non-interest earning assets: | ||||
Cash and due from banks | 18,549 | 18,889 | 17,445 | 17,264 |
Premises and equipment | 8,307 | 8,462 | 8,822 | 8,779 |
Other assets | 69,191 | 69,512 | 71,021 | 68,572 |
Allowance for loan losses | (8,957) | (9,013) | (7,971) | (8,016) |
Total assets | $866,023 | $869,450 | $879,026 | $879,503 |
Interest bearing liabilities: | ||||
Interest bearing deposits: | ||||
Interest bearing demand | $57,630 | $56,717 | $56,250 | $57,273 |
Savings | 85,886 | 86,022 | 73,640 | 73,916 |
Money market | 169,819 | 172,776 | 183,911 | 189,400 |
Other time | 313,381 | 304,948 | 345,285 | 336,555 |
Total interest bearing deposits | 626,716 | 620,463 | 659,086 | 657,144 |
Borrowings: | ||||
Federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and other short-term borrowings | 28,570 | 38,623 | 2,367 | 9,282 |
Advanced from Federal Home Loan Bank | 972 | 977 | 3,930 | 2,661 |
Guaranteed junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures | 13,085 | 13,085 | 13,085 | 13,085 |
Total interest bearing liabilities | 669,343 | 673,148 | 678,468 | 682,172 |
Non-interest bearing liabilities: | ||||
Demand deposits | 106,512 | 105,758 | 105,055 | 103,477 |
Other liabilities | 6,156 | 6,347 | 9,956 | 8,829 |
Stockholders equity | 84,012 | 84,197 | 85,547 | 85,025 |
Total liabilities and stockholders equity | $866,023 | $869,450 | $879,026 | $879,503 |