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Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2020 Results and Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.06 Per Share

OAK RIDGE, N.C., Nov. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc. (“Oak Ridge”; or the “Company”) (OTCPink: BKOR), the parent company of Bank of Oak Ridge (the “Bank”), announced unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2020 and a quarterly cash common dividend of $0.06 per share.

Third Quarter 2020 Highlights

  • Basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.33 for the three months ended September 30, 2020, down $0.13, or 28.6%, from $0.46 for the same period in 2019;
  • Return on average common stockholders’ equity of 8.50% (annualized) for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to 11.08% (annualized) for the same period in 2019;
  • Loan loss provisions for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $2.2 million, up significantly from $185,000 for the same period in 2019; most of the 2020 loan loss provisions are related to the potential adverse economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and are the primary reason for the decline in earnings per share and return on average common stockholders’ equity from 2019 to 2020;
  • Outstanding balance of loans granted deferrals of principal and/or interest payments in response to COVID-19 of $23.1 million (5.2% of total loans) as of September 30, 2020;
  • Through the end of the first round of the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Payroll Protection Program (“PPP”) in August 2020, the Bank funded 587 PPP loans totaling $49.6 million, and has collected fees from the SBA of $1.96 million; these fees and will be recognized as interest income over the life of the PPP loans;
  • Period end loans of $448.4 million, up 15.3% (20.4% annualized) from December 31, 2019;
  • Period end loans, net of PPP loans, of $400.2 million, up 2.9% (3.9% annualized) from December 31, 2019;
  • Period end deposits of $463.7 million, up 16.5% (22.0% annualized) from December 31, 2019;
  • Period end noninterest-bearing deposits of $98.2 million, up 52.6% (70.3% annualized) from December 31, 2019;
  • Period end Allowance for loan losses of $5.1 million, up 75.9%, from $2.9 million at December 31, 2019.
  • Nonperforming assets of $3.5 million, down 8.4% from $3.9 million at December 31, 2019.

Tom Wayne, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, reported, “In the midst of the unprecedented challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, I am extremely pleased with our financial performance thus far in 2020, and very proud of our Bank’s support of the local community through our participation in the PPP program and our loan deferral program which is structured to assist borrowers that have been impacted by COVID-19. Loans in deferral peaked at 29% of total loans in the second quarter of 2020 and have declined significantly to 5% of total loans at September 30, 2020, a very positive sign. Since the pandemic began, we have followed local, state, and national guidelines, and have adapted our sales and service processes to seamlessly service our clients and new clients while keeping our teams safe. While it is difficult to accurately predict the next few quarters and the impact of COVID-19 on our local and national economy, I am thankful to have our experienced team of bankers and a supportive board of directors as we address future challenges and opportunities.”

The quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock is payable on December 1, 2020 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 17, 2020. “We are pleased to announce our quarterly cash dividend to our stockholders,” said Mr. Wayne. “Paying stockholders a portion of our earnings reflects our continuing commitment to enhance stockholder value.”

The Bank’s capital ratios remain strong and exceeded all regulatory requirements at September 30, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s stockholders’ equity was $43.2 million, up 7.2%, from $40.3 million at December 31, 2020.

With respect to the consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2020, net interest income was $4.5 million, which was an increase from $4.2 million during the same period in 2019. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, the net interest margin was 3.51% compared to 3.80% for the same period in 2019, a decrease of 29 basis points. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, net interest income was $12.9 million, compared to $12.3 million during the same period in 2019. The net interest margin was 3.55% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to 3.65% for the same period in 2019, a decrease of 10 basis points.

The Company recorded a provision for loan losses of $617,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared with no provision for the same period in 2019. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 the Company recorded a provision of $2.2 million compared with a provision of $185,000 for the same period in 2019. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.14% at September 30, 2020 compared to 0.90% at December 31, 2019. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans not including PPP loans was 1.28% as of September 30, 2020. The increase in the allowance for loan losses in 2020 was largely the result of the Company increasing the qualitative factors in its allowance for loan loss model due to the deteriorating economic outlook related to COVID-19. Nonperforming assets represented 0.64% of total assets as of September 30, 2020, compared to 0.82% at December 31, 2019.

Noninterest income totaled $900,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $846,000 for the same period in 2019, an increase of $54,000 or 6.4%. The biggest contributor to the increase was a gain on sale of SBA loans (not PPP loans) of $202,000 in the third quarter of 2020 and $83,000 of gains in the comparable period in 2019. A $60,000 decrease in service charges on deposit accounts from 2019 to 2020 offset the increase in gain on sale of SBA loans. Noninterest income totaled $2.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $2.3 million for the same period in 2019, an increase of $212,000 or 9.2%. The biggest contributor to the increase was a gain on sale of SBA loans (not PPP loans) of $464,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $83,000 in the same period in 2019. A $164,000 gain on sale of securities in the nine months ended September 30, 2019, and no such gain in 2020 partially offset the increase in gain on sale of SBA loans.

Noninterest expense totaled $3.7 million in the three months ended September 30, 2020, an increase of $195,000, or 5.6%, from the same period in 2019. A decrease in salaries, primarily due to credits in payroll taxes as a result of provisions in the CARES Act, was responsible for most of this decrease. Noninterest expense totaled $10.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020, unchanged from 2019. Salaries declined from 2019 to 2020, primarily due to credits in payroll taxes as a result of provisions in the CARES Act as well as lower incentive payments in 2020 compared to 2019.

About Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc.
Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc. (OTCPink: BKOR) is the holding company for Bank of Oak Ridge. Bank of Oak Ridge delivers personal attention and convenience for every client. Substantially all of the Bank’s employees are stockholders in Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc. through their participation in the Bank’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are proud of our many accolades and awards, including seven “Best Bank in the Triad” wins, “Triad’s Top Workplace” finalist, “Triad’s Healthiest Employer” winner and a 2016 Better Business Bureau “Torch Award” winner. We offer a complete range of banking services for individuals and businesses. Bank of Oak Ridge is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

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Forward-looking Information
This earnings release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management of the Company and on the information available to management at the time that these disclosures were prepared. These statements can be identified by the use of words like “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate” and “believe,” variations of these words and other similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, (1) competition in the Company’s markets, (2) changes in the interest rate environment, (3) general national, regional or local economic conditions may be less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality and the possible impairment of collectability of loans, (4) legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in accounting standards, (5) significant changes in the federal and state legal and regulatory environment and tax laws, and (6) the impact of changes in monetary and fiscal policies, laws, rules and regulations. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.



Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2019 (Audited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
  2020   2019
Assets          
           
Cash and due from banks         $         8,310   $         4,030
Interest-bearing deposits with banks           19,502     19,539
Total cash and cash equivalents           27,812     23,569
Securities available-for-sale           45,529     41,183
Securities held-to-maturity (fair values of $783 in 2020 and $898 in 2019)           600     730
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at cost           1,965     1,042
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $5,106 in 2020 and $2,886 in 2019           448,428     386,056
Property and equipment, net           10,184     10,491
Accrued interest receivable           2,873     1,478
Bank owned life insurance           5,907     5,837
Right-of-use assets – operating leases           2,087     1,336
Other assets           4,261     3,984
Total assets         $         549,646   $         475,706
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
           
Liabilities          
Deposits:          
    Noninterest-bearing         $         98,426   $         64,374
    Interest-bearing           365,426     333,752
        Total deposits           463,672     398,126
Short-term borrowings           10,000     15,000
Long-term borrowings           1,018     1,184
Junior subordinated notes related to trust preferred securities           8,248     8,248
Subordinated debentures           15,442     5,608
Lease liabilities – operating leases           2,087     1,336
Accrued interest payable           331     281
Other liabilities           5,671     5,608
        Total liabilities           506,469     435,391
           
Stockholders’ equity          
Common stock, no par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 2,639,518 and 2,621,315 issued and outstanding in 2020 and 2019, respectively           24,898     24,850
Retained earnings           14,945     13,146
Accumulated other comprehensive income           3,334     2,319
        Total stockholders’ equity           43,177     40,315
        Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity         $         549,646   $         475,706



Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
         
  Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,
    2020
  2019
    2020
  2019
Interest and dividend income        
Loans and fees on loans         $ 5,302 $ 5,122   $ 15,453 $ 15,049
Interest on deposits in banks           11   76     79   247
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends           10   17     51   50
Investment securities           322   349     937   1,083
Total interest and dividend income           5,645   5,564     16,520   16,429
Interest expense        
Deposits           729   1,091     2,644   3,292
Short-term and long-term debt           416   295     954   884
Total interest expense           1,145   1,386     3,598   4,176
Net interest income           4,500   4,178     12,922   12,253
Provision for loan losses           617   -     2,246   185
Net interest income after provision for loan losses           3,883   4,178     10,676   12,068
Noninterest income        
Service charges on deposit accounts           136   196     445   536
Gain on sale of securities           -   -     -   164
Brokerage commissions on mortgage loans           97   102     295   237
Insurance commissions           103   100     275   268
Gain on sale of SBA loans           202   83     464   83
Fee income from accounts receivable financing           -   1     -   12
Debit and credit card interchange income           275   257     796   687
Income earned on bank owned life insurance           24   25     70   73
Other service charges and fees           63   82     169   242
Total noninterest income           900   846     2,514   2,302
Noninterest expense        
Salaries           1,520   1,705     4,407   5,012
Employee benefits           330   303     831   863
Occupancy expense           261   220     713   646
Equipment expense           259   211     752   670
Data and item processing           540   474     1,633   1,396
Professional and advertising           148   195     462   405
Stationary and supplies           51   22     103   112
Impairment loss on securities           31   6     53   12
Telecommunications expense           83   116     265   306
FDIC assessment           107   (52 )   194   48
Accounts receivable financing expense           -   -     -   -
Other expense           378   313     1,015   945
Total noninterest expense           3,708   3,513     10,428   10,415
Income before income taxes           1,075   1,511     2,762   3,955
Income tax expense           199   293     513   735
Net income and net income available to common stockholders         $ 876 $ 1,218   $ 2,249 $ 3,220
Basic net income per common share         $ 0.33 $ 0.46   $ 0.85 $ 1.23
Diluted income per common share         $ 0.33 $ 0.46   $ 0.85 $ 1.23
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding           2,644,165   2,625,695     2,641,251   2,619,572
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding           2,644,165   2,633,711     2,648,882   2,627,542



Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc.
Selected Quarterly Financial Ratios (unaudited)

Selected Financial Data September 30,
2020
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
Return on average common stockholders' equity1   8.50 %   11.66 %   1.68 %   10.23 %   11.08 %   10.75 %
Tangible book value per share $ 16.00   $ 15.98   $ 15.22   $ 15.36   $ 14.99   $ 14.37  
Return on average assets1   0.64 %   0.92 %   0.14 %   0.86 %   0.92 %   0.85 %
Net interest margin1   3.51 %   3.60 %   3.55 %   3.57 %   3.80 %   3.72 %
Net interest income to average assets1   3.25 %   3.41 %   3.23 %   3.37 %   3.51 %   3.51 %
Efficiency ratio   68.67 %   62.79 %   71.82 %   74.53 %   69.9 %   71.1 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets   0.64 %   0.65 %   0.78 %   0.81 %   0.91 %   0.50 %
                                     
1Annualized                                    


Contact:
Tom Wayne
President and CFO
Phone: 336-644-9944

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