Bankwell Financial Group Reports Record Second Quarter Net Income of $3.8 Million or $0.49 Per Share and Declares Third Quarter Dividend

NEW CANAAN, Conn.--()--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported GAAP net income of $3.8 million or $0.49 per share for the second quarter of 2017, versus $2.9 million or $0.38 per share for the same period in 2016.

The Company's Board of Directors declared a $0.07 per share cash dividend, payable August 25, 2017 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2017.

Notes Bankwell Financial Group President and CEO, Christopher R. Gruseke:

“Bankwell has sustained steady momentum in all aspects of our business as we achieved a fourth consecutive quarter of record earnings. Loan demand remains robust, with gross loan fundings of $83 million for the second quarter. Meanwhile, our credit quality continues to be exceptional as nonperforming assets stood at just 0.31% of total assets.

On the deposit front, our investments in our franchise have borne fruit, as evidenced by retail deposit growth of more than 5% quarter over quarter. We have identified several promising locations within our footprint, with one branch application underway and one to two additional branch applications being contemplated.

As always, we remain steadfast in our focus on expense control and our commitment to deliver value to our shareholders. The combined efforts of our dedicated team have produced a year to date annualized ROAA of 0.90% and a year to date annualized ROAE of 10%. I thank all of my colleagues for their commitment to excellence and our loyal customers for choosing to ‘Bankwell Instead’.”

Second Quarter 2017 Highlights:

  • Second quarter diluted earnings per share were $0.49, an increase of 29% compared to the second quarter of 2016.
  • Second quarter total revenue (net interest income plus non-interest income) reached $14.6 million versus $12.7 million in the same period last year, a 15% increase.
  • Return on average assets reached 0.88% for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 compared to 0.82% for the quarter ended June 30, 2016.
  • Return on average tangible common equity reached 10.09 % in the second quarter of 2017 compared to 8.74% for the quarter ended June 30, 2016.
  • The tangible book value per common share at June 30, 2017 was $19.89, a 10% increase over June 30, 2016.
  • Tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.32% for the second quarter of 2017.
  • The efficiency ratio was 51.2% for the second quarter of 2017 and 54.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2017.
  • Total gross loans approached $1.5 billion and grew at an annualized rate of 16% during the second quarter of 2017 and 18% for the six months ended June 30, 2017.
  • Total assets approached $1.8 billion and grew at an annualized rate of 20% during the second quarter of 2017 and 16% for the six months ended June 30, 2017.
  • Total deposits exceeded $1.4 billion and grew at an annualized rate of 26% during the second quarter of 2017 and 19% for the six months ended June 30, 2017.
  • The allowance for loan losses was $19.5 million and represents 1.31% of total loans.
  • Nonperforming assets represented 0.31% of total assets as of June 30, 2017.
  • Investment securities totaled $114.6 million and represent 7% of total assets.

Earnings

Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 was $3.8 million, an increase of 30% compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2016. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was $7.5 million, an increase of 27% compared to the six months ended June 30, 2016. Second quarter earnings included two adjustments that collectively reduced EPS by $0.01. The adjustments related to additional income tax expense resulting from treatment of acquisition related items on prior years’ tax returns, which was partially offset by income recognized for the net effect of recording servicing assets and liabilities and related deferred fee income for various loan sales and participations sold for which servicing was retained by the Bank. The additional income tax expense of $0.3 million is reflected in the income tax expense line on the income statement and the additional net servicing income related to prior year loan sales is reflected in interest income in the pre-tax amount of $0.1 million and noninterest income in the pre-tax amount of $0.1 million on the income statement.

Revenues (net interest income plus non-interest income) for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 were $14.6 million, an increase of 15% compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2016. Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were $28.9 million, an increase of 16% compared to the six months ended June 30, 2016. Net interest income for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 was $13.6 million, an increase of 15% compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2016. Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was $26.6 million, an increase of 14% compared to the six months ended June 30, 2016. Our strong net income, revenues and net interest income growth were fueled by continued earning asset growth.

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 were $0.49 compared to $0.38 basic and diluted for the quarter ended June 30, 2016.

The Company’s efficiency ratios for the quarters ended June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016 were 51.2% and 57.1%, respectively. The Company’s efficiency ratios for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016 were 54.7% and 57.4%, respectively.

Noninterest Income and Expense

Noninterest income increased $145 thousand or 17% to $998 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2016. Noninterest income increased $739 thousand or 48% to $2.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2016. The increase in noninterest income was primarily driven by income earned from our additional purchases of Bank Owned Life Insurance, an increase in the gains and fees from the sales of loans and rental income earned from the tenants occupying the additional space in the executive headquarters building recently acquired in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Noninterest expense increased $366 thousand or 5% for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2016. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in professional services due to an increase in fees paid in relation to strategic initiatives.

Noninterest expense increased $1.5 million or 11% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2016. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in occupancy and equipment expenses, salaries and employee benefits and professional services. The increase in occupancy and equipment expenses was driven by increases in IT related expenses, one time charges relating to back office consolidation activity and maintenance costs for our recently acquired headquarters building. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was driven by an increase in full time equivalent employees. Average full time equivalent employees totaled 129 at June 30, 2017 compared to 122 at June 30, 2016. The increase in professional services was driven by an increase in fees paid in relation to strategic initiatives.

Financial Condition

Assets approached $1.8 billion at June 30, 2017, an annualized increase of 16% compared to assets of $1.6 billion at December 31, 2016. This increase reflects strong organic loan growth. Total gross loans were $1.5 billion at June 30, 2017, an annualized increase of 18% compared to December 31, 2016, driven by growth in commercial real estate loans of $57.8 million and commercial business loans of $53.4 million. Deposits increased to $1.4 billion, an annualized increase of 19% over December 31, 2016.

Asset Quality

Asset quality remained exceptionally strong at June 30, 2017. Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets was 0.31% at June 30, 2017, up from 0.20% at December 31, 2016. The allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2017 was $19.5 million, representing 1.31% of total loans.

Capital

Shareholders’ equity totaled $153.6 million as of June 30, 2017, an increase of $7.7 million compared to December 31, 2016, primarily a result of net income for the six months ended June 30, 2017 of $7.5 million. As of June 30, 2017, the tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share were 8.59% and $19.89, respectively.

About Bankwell Financial Group

Bankwell is a commercial bank that serves the banking and lending needs of residents and businesses throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties, CT. For more information about this press release, interested parties may contact Christopher R. Gruseke, President and Chief Executive Officer or Penko Ivanov, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bankwell Financial Group at (203) 652-0166.

For more information, visit www.mybankwell.com.

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements about the Company. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding anticipated future events and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include increased competitive pressures, changes in the interest rate environment, general economic conditions or conditions within the securities markets, legislative and regulatory changes that could adversely affect the business in which the Company and its subsidiaries are engaged and other risks and uncertainties disclosed from time to time in Bankwell’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, as updated by other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Bankwell does not have any obligation to update forward-looking statements.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to evaluating the Company's financial performance in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), management may evaluate certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as the efficiency ratio, tangible common equity and tangible book value per share. A computation and reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial measures used for these purposes is contained in the accompanying Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures table. We believe that providing certain non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with information useful in understanding our financial performance, our performance trends and financial position. For example, the Company believes that the efficiency ratio is useful in the assessment of financial performance, including non-interest expense control. The Company believes that tangible common equity and tangible book value per share is useful to evaluate the relative strength of the Company's capital position. We utilize these measures for internal planning and forecasting purposes. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for GAAP basis measures and results, and we strongly encourage investors to review our consolidated financial statements in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.

Annualized Data

Certain returns, yields and performance ratios are presented on an “annualized” basis. This is done for analytical and decision-making purposes to better discern underlying performance trends when compared to full-year or year-over year amounts.

       
BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
June 30, March 31, December 31, June 30,
2017 2017 2016 2016
Assets
Cash and due from banks $ 84,802 $ 63,675 $ 96,026 $ 92,745
Federal funds sold   1,185   10,280   329   1,932  
Cash and cash equivalents 85,987 73,955 96,355 94,677
 
Available for sale investment securities, at fair value 90,951 87,434 87,751 83,837
Held to maturity investment securities, at amortized cost 23,615 16,808 16,859 16,959
Loans held for sale - - 254 -
Loans receivable (net of allowance for loan losses of $19,536, $18,511,
$17,982 and $16,100 at June 30, 2017, March 31, 2017, December 31, 2016
and June 30, 2016, respectively) 1,463,240 1,406,407 1,343,895 1,256,949
Foreclosed real estate 222 272 272 492
Accrued interest receivable 5,239 5,180 4,958 4,708
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 8,033 8,033 7,943 7,393
Premises and equipment, net 17,366 17,618 17,835 10,659
Bank-owned life insurance 39,034 38,740 33,448 24,103
Goodwill 2,589 2,589 2,589 2,589
Other intangible assets 438 469 501 572
Deferred income taxes, net 8,957 8,954 9,085 9,487
Other assets   10,133   5,783   7,174   3,695  
Total assets $ 1,755,804 $ 1,672,242 $ 1,628,919 $ 1,516,120  
 
Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities
Deposits
Noninterest-bearing $ 176,495 $ 170,572 $ 187,593 $ 178,917
Interest-bearing   1,237,790   1,156,888   1,101,444   1,001,674  
Total deposits 1,414,285 1,327,460 1,289,037 1,180,591
 
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank 150,000 160,000 160,000 165,000
Subordinated debentures 25,077 25,064 25,051 25,025
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   12,865   10,046   8,936   8,382  
Total liabilities   1,602,227   1,522,570   1,483,024   1,378,998  
 
 
Shareholders' equity
Common stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 7,673,850, 7,638,706,
7,620,663 and 7,544,458 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2017,
March 31, 2017, December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, respectively 116,502 115,823 115,353 113,309
Retained earnings 36,053 32,820 29,652 24,097
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   1,022   1,029   890   (284 )
Total shareholders' equity   153,577   149,672   145,895   137,122  
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,755,804 $ 1,672,242 $ 1,628,919 $ 1,516,120  
 
           
BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 

For the Quarter Ended

For the Six Months Ended

June 30, March 31, December 31, June 30, June 30, June 30,
2017 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016
Interest and dividend income
Interest and fees on loans $ 16,660 $ 15,513 $ 15,910 $ 13,970 $ 32,173 $ 27,253
Interest and dividends on securities 880 809 657 711 1,689 1,395
Interest on cash and cash equivalents   148   114   75     30   262   67
Total interest income   17,688   16,436   16,642     14,711   34,124   28,715
 
Interest expense
Interest expense on deposits 3,095 2,581 2,438 1,962 5,676 3,702
Interest on borrowings   952   907   916     870   1,859   1,736

Total interest expense

  4,047   3,488   3,354     2,832   7,535   5,438
 
Net interest income 13,641 12,948 13,288 11,879 26,589 23,277
 
Provision for loan losses   895   543   748     1,301   1,438   1,947
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses   12,746   12,405   12,540     10,578   25,151   21,330
 
Noninterest income
Bank owned life insurance 295 291 171 174 586 348
Service charges and fees 261 240 242 235 501 480
Gains and fees from sales of loans 199 324 79 114 523 224
Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate, net - - - 128 - 128
Net gain (loss) on sale of available for sale securities - 165 (207 ) 92 165 92
Other   243   246   116     110   489   253
Total noninterest income   998   1,266   401     853   2,264   1,525
 
Noninterest expense
Salaries and employee benefits 3,800 3,929 4,331 3,747 7,729 7,484
Occupancy and equipment 1,439 1,692 1,576 1,392 3,131 2,800
Professional services 523 412 397 370 935 736
Data processing 401 445 402 377 846 784
Marketing 311 266 304 263 577 402
FDIC insurance 243 383 146 168 626 337
Director fees 243 233 223 210 476 439
Foreclosed real estate 60 7 8 30 67 102
Amortization of intangibles 31 31 32 40 62 80
Other   530   836   349     618   1,366   1,131
Total noninterest expense   7,581   8,234   7,768     7,215   15,815   14,295
 
Income before income tax expense 6,163 5,437 5,173 4,216 11,600 8,560
 
Income tax expense   2,394   1,735   1,850     1,320   4,129   2,673
 
Net income $ 3,769 $ 3,702 $ 3,323   $ 2,896 $ 7,471 $ 5,887
 
 
Earnings Per Common Share:
Basic $ 0.49 $ 0.49 $ 0.44 $ 0.38 $ 0.98 $ 0.78
Diluted 0.49 0.48 0.43 0.38 0.97 0.78
 
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic 7,550,734 7,525,268 7,418,820 7,387,712 7,538,069 7,383,965
Diluted 7,645,930 7,632,123 7,560,319 7,467,954 7,638,350 7,446,456
Dividends per common share $ 0.07 $ 0.07 $ 0.07 $ 0.05 $ 0.14 $ 0.10
 
           
BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
For the Quarter Ended For the Six Months Ended
June 30, March 31, December 31, June 30, June 30, June 30,
2017 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016
Performance ratios:
Return on average assets 0.88% 0.93% 0.84% 0.82% 0.90% 0.85%
Return on average stockholders' equity 9.89% 10.12% 9.23% 8.54% 10.00% 8.77%
Return on average tangible common equity 10.09% 10.33% 9.44% 8.74% 10.21% 8.98%
Net interest margin 3.32% 3.35% 3.55% 3.50% 3.34% 3.52%
Efficiency ratio (1) 51.2% 58.3% 55.6% 57.1% 54.7% 57.4%
 
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) as a % of average loans (0.01)

 %

0.00

 %

0.00

 %

0.00 % (0.01)

 %

0.00

 %

 
As of
June 30,

2017

March 31,

2017

December 31,

2016

June 30,

2016

Capital ratios:
Total Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (2) 10.91% 11.16% 11.59% 11.76%
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (2) 12.16% 12.41% 12.85% 13.01%
Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (2) 10.91% 11.16% 11.59% 11.76%
Tier I Capital to Average Assets (2) 9.75% 10.06% 10.10% 10.59%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets 8.59% 8.78% 8.78% 8.85%
 
Tangible book value per common share (3) $ 19.89 $ 19.44 $ 18.98 $ 18.12
 
Asset quality:
Nonaccrual loans $ 5,303 $ 4,434 $ 2,937 $ 3,609
Other real estate owned   222   272   272   492
Total non-performing assets $ 5,525 $ 4,706 $ 3,209 $ 4,101
 
 
Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans 0.36% 0.31% 0.22% 0.28%

 

 

Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets 0.31% 0.28% 0.20% 0.27%
 
Allowance for loan losses as a % of total loans 1.31% 1.30% 1.32% 1.26%
 
Allowance for loan losses as a % of nonperforming loans 368.40% 417.48% 612.26% 446.11%
 
(1) Efficiency ratio is defined as noninterest expense, less merger and acquisition related expenses, other real estate owned expenses and amortization of intangible assets, divided by our operating revenue, which is equal to net interest income plus non-interest income excluding gains and losses on sales of securities and gains and losses on other real estate owned. In our judgment, the adjustments made to operating revenue allow investors and analysts to better assess our operating expenses in relation to our core operating revenue by removing the volatility that is associated with certain one-time items and other discrete items that are unrelated to our core business.
 
(2) Represents Bank ratios. Current period capital ratios are preliminary subject to finalization of the FDIC Call Report.
 
(3) Excludes unvested restricted shares of 103,220, 98,176, 96,594 and 152,090 as of June 30, 2017, March 31, 2017, December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, respectively.
 
         
BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
LOAN & DEPOSIT PORTFOLIO (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
June 30, March 31, December 31, Current QTD YTD
Period End Loan Composition 2017 2017 2016 % Change % Change
Residential Real Estate $ 181,005 $ 181,034 $ 181,310 0.0 % (0.2 %)
Commercial Real Estate 903,080 886,933 845,322 1.8 % 6.8 %
Construction 117,348 107,766 107,441 8.9 % 9.2 %
Home equity   14,587   14,108   14,419 3.4 % 1.2 %
Total Real Estate Loans 1,216,020 1,189,841 1,148,492 2.2 % 5.9 %
 
Commercial Business 269,311 237,827 215,914 13.2 % 24.7 %
 
Consumer   957   1,063   1,533 (10.0 %) (37.6 %)
Total Loans $ 1,486,288 $ 1,428,731 $ 1,365,939 4.0 % 8.8 %
 
 
 
 
June 30, March 31, December 31, Current QTD YTD
Period End Deposit Composition 2017 2017 2016 % Change % Change
Noninterest-bearing demand $ 176,495 $ 170,572 $ 187,593 3.5 % (5.9 %)
NOW 67,938 57,077 53,851 19.0 % 26.2 %
Money Market 401,107 367,241 349,131 9.2 % 14.9 %
Savings 113,449 117,395 96,601 (3.4 %) 17.4 %
Time   655,296   615,175   601,861 6.5 % 8.9 %
Total Deposits $ 1,414,285 $ 1,327,460 $ 1,289,037 6.5 % 9.7 %
 
         
BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
NONINTEREST INCOME & EXPENSE - QTD (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
For the Quarter Ended
Noninterest income June 30, March 31, June 30, Jun 17 vs. Mar 17 Jun 17 vs. Jun 16
2017 2017 2016 % Change % Change
Bank owned life insurance $ 295 $ 291 $ 174 1.4% 69.5%
Service charges and fees 261 240 235 8.8% 11.1%
Gains and fees from sales of loans 199 324 114 (38.6%) 74.6%
Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate, net - - 128 0.0% (100.0%)
Net gain (loss) on sale of available for sale securities - 165 92 (100.0%) (100.0%)
Other   243   246   110 (1.2%) 120.9%
Total noninterest income $ 998 $ 1,266 $ 853 (21.2%) 17.0%
 
 
 
For the Quarter Ended
Noninterest expense June 30, March 31, June 30, Jun 17 vs. Mar 17 Jun 17 vs. Jun 16
2017 2017 2016 % Change % Change
Salaries and employee benefits $ 3,800 $ 3,929 $ 3,747 (3.3%) 1.4%
Occupancy and equipment 1,439 1,692 1,392 (15.0%) 3.4%
Professional services 523 412 370 26.9% 41.4%
Data processing 401 445 377 (9.9%) 6.4%
Marketing 311 266 263 16.9% 18.3%
FDIC insurance 243 383 168 (36.6%) 44.6%
Director fees 243 233 210 4.3% 15.7%
Foreclosed real estate 60 7 30 757.1% 100.0%
Amortization of intangibles 31 31 40 0.0% (22.5%)
Other   530   836   618 (36.6%) (14.2%)
Total noninterest expense $ 7,581 $ 8,234 $ 7,215 (7.9%) 5.1%
 
     
BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
NONINTEREST INCOME & EXPENSE - YTD (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
For the Six Months Ended
Noninterest income June 30, June 30, Jun 17 vs. Jun 16
2017 2016 % Change
Bank owned life insurance $ 586 $ 348 68.4%
Gains and fees from sales of loans 523 224 133.5%
Service charges and fees 501 480 4.4%
Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate, net - 128 (100.0%)
Net gain on sale of available for sale securities 165 92 79.3%
Other   489   253 93.3%
Total noninterest income $ 2,264 $ 1,525 48.5%
 
 
 
For the Six Months Ended
Noninterest expense June 30, June 30, Jun 17 vs. Jun 16
2017 2016 % Change
Salaries and employee benefits $ 7,729 $ 7,484 3.3%
Occupancy and equipment 3,131 2,800 11.8%
Professional services 935 736 27.0%
Data processing 846 784 7.9%
FDIC insurance 626 337 85.8%
Marketing 577 402 43.5%
Director fees 476 439 8.4%
Foreclosed real estate 67 102 (34.3%)
Amortization of intangibles 62 80 (22.5%)
Other   1,366   1,131 20.8%
Total noninterest expense $ 15,815 $ 14,295 10.6%
 
           
BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
 
As of
Computation of Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets 6/30/2017 3/31/2017 12/31/2016 06/30/2016
Total Equity $ 153,577 $ 149,672 $ 145,895 $ 137,122
Less:
Goodwill 2,589 2,589 2,589 2,589
Other intangibles   438   469   501   572
Tangible Common Equity $ 150,550 $ 146,614 $ 142,805 $ 133,961
 
Total Assets $ 1,755,804 $ 1,672,242 $ 1,628,919 $ 1,516,120
Less:
Goodwill 2,589 2,589 2,589 2,589
Other intangibles   438   469   501   572
Tangible Assets $ 1,752,777 $ 1,669,184 $ 1,625,829 $ 1,512,959
 
Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets 8.59% 8.78% 8.78% 8.85%
 
 
As of
Computation of Tangible Book Value per Common Share 6/30/2017 3/31/2017 12/31/2016 06/30/2016
Total shareholders' equity $ 153,577 $ 149,672 $ 145,895 $ 137,122
Less:
Preferred stock   -   -   -   -
Common shareholders' equity 153,577 149,672 145,895 137,122
Less:
Goodwill 2,589 2,589 2,589 2,589
Other intangibles   438   469   501   572
Tangible common shareholders' equity 150,550 146,614 142,805 133,961
Common shares issued 7,673,850 7,638,706 7,620,663 7,544,458
Less:
Shares of unvested restricted stock   103,220   98,176   96,594   152,090
Common shares outstanding 7,570,630 7,540,530 7,524,069 7,392,368
Book value per share $ 20.29 $ 19.85 $ 19.39 $ 18.55
Less:
Effects of intangible assets $ 0.40 $ 0.41 $ 0.41 $ 0.43
 
Tangible Book Value per Common Share $ 19.89 $ 19.44 $ 18.98 $ 18.12
 
BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (unaudited) - Continued

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

 
 
For the Quarter Ended For the Six Months Ended
Computation of Efficiency Ratio 6/30/2017 3/31/2017 12/31/2016 06/30/2016 06/30/2017 06/30/2016
Noninterest expense $ 7,581 $ 8,234 $ 7,768 $ 7,215 $ 15,815 $ 14,295
Less:
Amortization of intangible assets 31 31 32 40 62 80
Foreclosed real estate expenses   60   7   8   30   67   102
Adjusted noninterest expense $ 7,490 $ 8,196 $ 7,728 $ 7,145 $ 15,686 $ 14,113
Net interest income $ 13,641 $ 12,948 $ 13,288 $ 11,879 $ 26,589 $ 23,277
Noninterest income 998 1,266 401 853 2,264 1,525
Less:
Gains (losses) on sales of securities - 165 (207) 92 165 92
Gains on sale of foreclosed real estate   -   -   -   128   -   128
Adjusted operating revenue $ 14,639 $ 14,049 $ 13,896 $ 12,512 $ 28,688 $ 24,582
 
Efficiency ratio 51.2% 58.3% 55.6% 57.1% 54.7% 57.4%
 
 
For the Quarter Ended For the Six Months Ended
Computation of Return on Average Tangible Common Equity 6/30/2017 3/31/2017 12/31/2016 06/30/2016 06/30/2017 06/30/2016
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders $ 3,769 $ 3,702 $ 3,323 $ 2,896 $ 7,471 $ 5,887
Total average shareholders' equity 152,898 148,349 143,152 136,389 150,629 134,933
Less:
Goodwill 2,589 2,589 2,589 2,589 2,589 2,589
Other intangibles   438   469   501   572   438   572
Average tangible common equity   149,871   145,291   140,062   133,228   147,602   131,772
 
Annualized Return on Average Tangible Common Equity 10.09% 10.33% 9.44% 8.74% 10.21% 8.98%
 
           
BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS ON A FULLY TAX EQUIVALENT BASIS
(Dollars in thousands)
 
For the Quarter Ended
June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016
Average Yield/ Average Yield/
Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
Assets:
Cash and Fed funds sold $ 86,543 $ 148 0.69% $ 30,728 $ 28 0.37%
Securities (1) 105,850 947 3.58% 105,886 795 3.00%
Loans:
Commercial real estate 899,344 10,230 4.50% 761,796 8,772 4.56%
Residential real estate 181,810 1,648 3.63% 180,649 1,612 3.57%
Construction (2) 109,681 1,299 4.69% 96,122 1,099 4.52%
Commercial business 251,981 3,304 5.19% 173,235 2,309 5.27%
Home equity 14,582 168 4.62% 15,313 155 4.08%
Consumer   1,320   11 3.21%   1,918   24 5.10%
Total loans 1,458,718 16,660 4.52% 1,229,033 13,971 4.50%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   8,033   81 4.02%   7,556   58 3.09%
Total earning assets 1,659,144   17,836 4.25% 1,373,203   14,852 4.28%
Other assets   61,588   53,637
Total assets $ 1,720,732 $ 1,426,840
 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
NOW $ 61,002 20 0.13% $ 57,123 32 0.23%
Money market 383,919 771 0.81% 321,354 449 0.56%
Savings 113,736 217 0.76% 69,069 66 0.38%
Time   644,222   2,088 1.30%   511,086   1,415 1.11%
Total interest-bearing deposits 1,202,879 3,096 1.03% 958,632 1,962 0.82%
Borrowed Money   184,958   952 2.04%   157,732   870 2.18%
Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,387,837 $ 4,048 1.17% 1,116,364 $ 2,832 1.02%
Noninterest-bearing deposits 167,111 167,190
Other liabilities   12,886   6,897
Total liabilities 1,567,834 1,290,451
Shareholders' equity   152,898   136,389
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,720,732 $ 1,426,840
Net interest income (3) $ 13,788 $ 12,020
Interest rate spread 3.08% 3.26%
Net interest margin (4) 3.32% 3.50%
 
(1) Average balances and yields for securities are based on amortized cost.
(2) Includes commercial and residential real estate construction.
(3) The adjustment for securities and loans taxable equivalency amounted to $147 thousand and $141 thousand, respectively for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.
(4) Net interest income as a percentage of earning assets.
 
           
BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS ON A FULLY TAX EQUIVALENT BASIS
(Dollars in thousands)
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016
Average Yield/ Average Yield/
Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
Assets:
Cash and Fed funds sold $ 77,440 $ 262 0.68% $ 31,704 $ 64 0.41%
Securities (1) 103,852 1,808 3.48% 103,939 1,559 3.00%
Loans:
Commercial real estate 877,078 19,914 4.52% 737,924 17,122 4.59%
Residential real estate 180,747 3,238 3.58% 178,998 3,208 3.58%
Construction (2) 107,515 2,548 4.71% 91,305 2,067 4.48%
Commercial business 240,477 6,131 5.07% 169,639 4,499 5.25%
Home equity 14,114 318 4.54% 15,458 312 4.05%
Consumer   1,484   25 3.40%   1,738   21 2.44%
Total loans 1,421,415 32,174 4.50% 1,195,062 27,229 4.51%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   8,027   159 3.97%   7,058   116 3.28%
Total earning assets 1,610,734   34,403 4.25% 1,337,763   28,968 4.28%
Other assets   60,633   54,403
Total assets $ 1,671,367 $ 1,392,166
 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
NOW $ 57,816 46 0.16% $ 56,855 70 0.25%
Money market 364,048 1,337 0.74% 313,727 847 0.54%
Savings 112,372 402 0.72% 75,565 151 0.40%
Time   619,950   3,892 1.27%   482,715   2,634 1.10%
Total interest-bearing deposits 1,154,186 5,677 0.99% 928,862 3,702 0.80%
Borrowed Money   183,514   1,858 2.01%   151,604   1,736 2.26%
Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,337,700 $ 7,535 1.14% 1,080,466 $ 5,438 1.01%
Noninterest-bearing deposits 170,886 169,853
Other liabilities   12,152   6,914
Total liabilities 1,520,738 1,257,233
Shareholders' equity   150,629   134,933
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,671,367 $ 1,392,166
Net interest income (3) $ 26,868 $ 23,530
Interest rate spread 3.11% 3.27%
Net interest margin (4) 3.34% 3.52%
 
(1) Average balances and yields for securities are based on amortized cost.
(2) Includes commercial and residential real estate construction.
(3) The adjustment for securities and loans taxable equivalency amounted to $279 thousand and $253 thousand, respectively for the six months ended June 30, 2017, and 2016.
(4) Net interest income as a percentage of earning assets.
 

Contacts

Bankwell Financial Group
Christopher R. Gruseke, 203-652-0166
President and Chief Executive Officer
or
Penko Ivanov, 203-652-0166
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Contacts

Bankwell Financial Group
Christopher R. Gruseke, 203-652-0166
President and Chief Executive Officer
or
Penko Ivanov, 203-652-0166
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer