Century Bancorp, Inc. Announces Record Earnings for the First Six Months of 2018, up 17.2%; Asset Growth to Record $4.9 BB; Regular Dividend Declared

Century Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNBKA) (www.centurybank.com) (“the Company”) today announced net income of $16,707,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, or $3.00 per Class A share diluted, an increase of 17.2% compared to net income of $14,253,000, or $2.56 per Class A share diluted, for the same period a year ago. Total assets increased 2.4% from $4.79 billion at December 31, 2017 to $4.90 billion at June 30, 2018. For the quarter ended June 30, 2018, net income totaled $8,998,000 or $1.62 per Class A share diluted, an increase of 10.3% compared to net income of $8,157,000, or $1.47 per Class A share diluted, for the same period a year ago.

Net interest income totaled $45.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $42.6 million for the same period in 2017. The 7.3% increase in net interest income for the period is primarily due to an increase in average earning assets. The net interest margin decreased from 2.23% on a fully taxable equivalent basis in 2017 to 2.19% for the same period in 2018. This was primarily the result of prepayment penalties collected during the second quarter of 2017 as well as a decrease in the federal corporate tax rate from 34% to 21%. This decrease results in a lower tax equivalent yield on tax-exempt assets. The average balances of earning assets increased by 2.8% combined with a similar increase in average deposits. Also, interest expense increased 48.8% primarily as a result of an increase in rates on deposit balances.

The Company’s effective tax rate remained stable at 4.7% for the first six months of 2018 and 2017. This was primarily as a result of an increase in taxable income offset by a decrease in the federal tax rate from 34% to 21% as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

At June 30, 2018, total equity was $277.5 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 6.85% at June 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 June 30, 2018 was $49.84 per share compared to $46.75 at December 31, 2017.

The Company’s allowance for loan losses was $27.1 million or 1.22% of loans outstanding at June 30, 2018, compared to $26.3 million or 1.21% of loans outstanding at December 31, 2017, and $25.3 million or 1.24% of loans outstanding at June 30, 2017. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to loans outstanding has remained relatively stable. Non-performing assets totaled $1.5 million at June 30, 2018, compared to $1.7 million at December 31, 2017 and $1.1 million at June 30, 2017.

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 August 15, 2018 to stockholders of record on August 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)
June 30, December 31,

Assets

2018 2017
Cash and Due From Banks $ 70,692 $ 77,199
Federal Funds Sold and Interest-bearing Deposits In Other Banks 183,586 279,231
Securities Available-for-Sale (AFS) 404,216 397,475
Securities Held-to-Maturity 1,858,298 1,701,233
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston stock, at cost 28,012 21,779
Loans:
Commercial & Industrial 761,467 763,807
Municipal 103,027 106,599
Construction & Land Development 7,729 18,931
Commercial Real Estate 735,083 732,491
Residential Real Estate 316,248 287,731
Consumer and Other 21,662 19,040
Home Equity 276,397 247,345
Total Loans 2,221,613 2,175,944
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses 27,144 26,255
Net Loans 2,194,469 2,149,689
Bank Premises and Equipment, net 22,931 23,527
Accrued Interest Receivable 12,673 11,179
Goodwill 2,714 2,714
Other Assets 120,508 121,546
Total Assets $ 4,898,099 $ 4,785,572

Liabilities

Demand Deposits $ 723,677 $ 736,020
Interest Bearing Deposits:
Savings and NOW Deposits 1,458,476 1,367,358
Money Market Accounts 1,103,990 1,188,228
Time Deposits 579,990 625,361
Total Interest Bearing Deposits 3,142,456 3,180,947
Total Deposits 3,866,133 3,916,967
Borrowed Funds:
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 140,580 158,990
Other Borrowed Funds 506,830 347,778
Total Borrowed Funds 647,410 506,768
Other Liabilities 70,992 65,457
Subordinated Debentures 36,083 36,083
Total Liabilities 4,620,618 4,525,275
Total Stockholders' Equity 277,481 260,297
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity $ 4,898,099 $ 4,785,572
Century Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Comparative Statements of Income (unaudited)
For the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
(in thousands)
Quarter ended June 30, Six-months ended June 30,
2018 2017 2018 2017
Interest Income:
Loans $ 19,179 $ 16,910 $ 37,446 $ 32,010
Securities Held-to-Maturity 11,135 9,824 21,423 19,359
Securities Available-for-Sale 2,329 1,723 4,321 3,334
Federal Funds Sold and Interest-bearing Deposits In Other Banks 765 349 1,648 742
Total Interest Income 33,408 28,806 64,838 55,445
Interest Expense:
Savings and NOW Deposits 2,583 1,500 4,806 2,727
Money Market Accounts 2,934 1,234 5,387 2,508
Time Deposits 2,531 1,902 4,894 3,553
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 188 120 369 223
Other Borrowed Funds and Subordinated Debentures 1,973 1,945 3,715 3,873
Total Interest Expense 10,209 6,701 19,171 12,884
Net Interest Income 23,199 22,105 45,667 42,561
Provision For Loan Losses 450 490 900 890
Net Interest Income After
Provision for Loan Losses 22,749 21,615 44,767 41,671
Other Operating Income
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts 2,064 2,074 4,131 4,090
Lockbox Fees 621 861 1,412 1,632
Net Gain on Sales of Loans - 269 - 370
Net Gain on Sales of Securities - - 197 -
Other Income 1,037 1,087 2,175 2,108
Total Other Operating Income 3,722 4,291 7,915 8,200
Operating Expenses
Salaries and Employee Benefits 10,536 10,370 21,761 21,164
Occupancy 1,461 1,495 3,098 3,236
Equipment 780 757 1,574 1,463
FDIC Assessment 359 440 742 878
Other 4,023 4,135 7,985 8,181
Total Operating Expenses 17,159 17,197 35,160 34,922
Income Before Income Taxes 9,312 8,709 17,522 14,949
Income Tax Expense 314 552 815 696
Net Income $ 8,998 $ 8,157 $ 16,707 $ 14,253
Century Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Year-to-Date Average Comparative Statements of Condition (unaudited)
(in thousands)
June 30, June 30,

Assets

2018 2017
Cash and Due From Banks $ 71,146 $ 73,301
Federal Funds Sold and Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks 199,454 170,604
Securities Available-For-Sale (AFS) 404,032 512,153
Securities Held-to-Maturity (HTM) 1,795,422 1,761,470
Total Loans 2,189,044 2,018,274
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses 26,743 24,849
Net Loans 2,162,301 1,993,425
Unrealized (Loss)Gain on Securities AFS and HTM Transfers (4,369 ) (7,207 )
Bank Premises and Equipment 23,290 23,437
Accrued Interest Receivable 11,189 10,261
Goodwill 2,714 2,714
Other Assets 123,101 118,137
Total Assets $ 4,788,280 $ 4,658,295

Liabilities

Demand Deposits $ 708,858 $ 670,241
Interest Bearing Deposits:
Savings and NOW Deposits 1,506,828 1,494,059
Money Market Accounts 1,196,783 1,140,030
Time Deposits 601,207 529,038
Total Interest Bearing Deposits 3,304,818 3,163,127
Total Deposits 4,013,676 3,833,368
Borrowed Funds:
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 149,139 198,394
Other Borrowed Funds 252,054 283,964
Total Borrowed Funds 401,193 482,358
Other Liabilities 69,242 59,506
Subordinated Debentures 36,083 36,083
Total Liabilities 4,520,194 4,411,315
Total Stockholders' Equity 268,086 246,980
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity $ 4,788,280 $ 4,658,295
Total Average Earning Assets - QTD $ 4,622,577 $ 4,450,981
Total Average Earning Assets - YTD $ 4,587,952 $ 4,462,501
Century Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Selected Key Financial Information (unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data) June 30, June 30,
2018 2017

Performance Measures:

Earnings per average Class A share, diluted, quarter $ 1.62 $ 1.47
Earnings per average Class A share, diluted, year-to-date $ 3.00 $ 2.56
Return on average assets, year-to-date 0.70% 0.62%
Return on average stockholders' equity, year-to-date 12.57% 11.64%
Net interest margin (taxable equivalent), quarter 2.20% 2.31%
Net interest margin (taxable equivalent), year-to-date 2.19% 2.23%
Efficiency ratio, year-to-date - Non-GAAP (1) 60.8% 60.6%
Book value per share $ 49.84 $ 45.73
Tangible book value per share - Non-GAAP (1) $ 49.35 $ 45.24
Capital / assets 5.67% 5.60%
Tangible capital / tangible assets - Non-GAAP (1) 5.61% 5.54%
Common Share Data:
Average Class A shares outstanding, diluted, quarter and year-to-date 5,567,909 5,567,909
Shares outstanding Class A 3,608,029 3,603,729
Shares outstanding Class B 1,959,880 1,964,180
Total shares outstanding at period end 5,567,909 5,567,909

Asset Quality and Other Data:

Allowance for loan losses / loans 1.22% 1.24%
Nonaccrual loans $ 1,456 $ 1,122
Nonperforming assets $ 1,456 $ 1,122
Loans 90 days past due and still accruing $ - $ -
Accruing troubled debt restructures $ 5,295 $ 2,872
Net charge-offs(recoveries), year-to-date $ 11 $ 7
Leverage ratio 6.85% 6.31%
Common equity tier 1 risk weighted capital ratio 10.90% 10.43%
Tier 1 risk weighted capital ratio 12.19% 11.74%
Total risk weighted capital ratio 13.19% 12.76%
Total risk weighted assets $ 2,709,841 $ 2,490,113
(1) Non-GAAP Financial Measures are reconciled in the following tables:
Calculation of Efficiency ratio:
Total operating expenses(numerator) $ 35,160 $ 34,922
Net interest income $ 45,667 $ 42,561
Total other operating income 7,915 8,200
Tax equivalent adjustment 4,249 6,827
Total income(denominator) $ 57,831 $ 57,588
Efficiency ratio, year - Non-GAAP 60.8% 60.6%
Calculation of tangible book value per share:
Total stockholders' equity $ 277,481 $ 254,625
Less: goodwill 2,714 2,714
Tangible stockholders' equity(numerator) $ 274,767 $ 251,911
Total shares outstanding at period end(denominator) 5,567,909 5,567,909
Tangible book value per share - Non-GAAP $ 49.35 $ 45.24
Book value per share - GAAP $ 49.84 $ 45.73
Calculation of tangible capital / tangible assets:
Total stockholders' equity $ 277,481 $ 254,625
Less: goodwill 2,714 2,714
Tangible stockholders' equity(numerator) $ 274,767 $ 251,911
Total assets $ 4,898,099 $ 4,549,237
Less: goodwill 2,714 2,714
Tangible assets(denominator) $ 4,895,385 $ 4,546,523
Tangible capital / tangible assets - Non-GAAP 5.61% 5.54%
Capital / assets - GAAP 5.67% 5.60%

Contacts:

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

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