HMNF HMN Financial Inc

HMN Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:HMNF):

 

LOSS SUMMARY

Three Months EndedMarch 31,

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) 2010     2009 Net loss $ (1,847)   (2,622) Diluted loss per common share (0.61) (0.83) Return on average assets (0.73) % (0.94) % Return on average equity (7.50) % (9.57) % Book value per common share $ 17.10 20.64  

HMN Financial, Inc. (HMN) (NASDAQ:HMNF), the $1.0 billion holding company for Home Federal Savings Bank (the Bank), today reported a net loss of $1.8 million for the first quarter of 2010, an improvement of $775,000 compared to a net loss of $2.6 million for the first quarter of 2009. Net loss available to common shareholders was $2.3 million for the first quarter of 2010, an improvement of $764,000, or 25.0%, from the net loss available to common shareholders of $3.1 million for the first quarter of 2009. Diluted loss per common share for the first quarter of 2010 was $0.61, an improvement of $0.22 from diluted loss per common share of $0.83 for the first quarter of 2009. The decrease in the net loss between the periods was due primarily to a $1.9 million improvement in the gains/losses recognized on the sale of real estate owned which was partially offset by an $821,000 decrease in net interest income. The decrease in net interest income was primarily the result of a decrease in interest-earning assets between the periods.

President’s Statement

“Our financial results in the first quarter reflect the challenging economic environment that continues to have a negative effect on real estate values, our loan loss provision, and the amount of non-performing assets in our portfolio,” said Home Federal Savings Bank President, Bradley Krehbiel. “We will continue to focus our efforts on reducing non-performing assets, reducing industry loan concentrations, increasing our core deposit relationships and reducing expenses. We believe that, over time, our focus on these areas will be effective in generating improved financial results. In the meantime, Home Federal Savings Bank continues to have adequate available liquidity and its capital position remains above the levels required for it to be considered a well capitalized financial institution by regulatory standards.”

First Quarter Results

Net Interest Income

Net interest income was $8.0 million for the first quarter of 2010, a decrease of $0.8 million, or 9.3%, compared to $8.8 million for the first quarter of 2009. Interest income was $12.9 million for the first quarter of 2010, a decrease of $2.5 million, or 16.0%, from $15.4 million for the first quarter of 2009. Interest income decreased between the periods primarily because of a $104 million decrease in average interest-earning assets between the periods. Average interest earning assets decreased between the periods primarily because of a decrease in the commercial loan portfolio, which occurred because of declining loan demand and the Company’s focus on improving credit quality, managing interest rate risk and improving capital ratios. Interest income was also adversely affected by the increase in non-performing assets between the periods. The average yield earned on interest-earning assets was 5.36% for the first quarter of 2010, a decrease of 40 basis points from the 5.76% average yield for the first quarter of 2009.

Interest expense was $4.9 million for the first quarter of 2010, a decrease of $1.7 million, or 24.8%, compared to $6.6 million for the first quarter of 2009. Interest expense decreased primarily because of the lower interest rates paid on money market accounts and certificates of deposits. The decreased rates were the result of the 400 basis point decrease in the federal funds rate that occurred in 2008. Decreases in the federal funds rate, which is the rate that banks charge other banks for short term loans, generally have a lagging effect and decrease the rates banks pay for deposits. The lagging effect of deposit rate changes is primarily due to the Bank’s deposits that are in the form of certificates of deposits, which do not re-price immediately when the federal funds rate changes. Interest expense also decreased because of an $89 million decrease in the average interest-bearing liabilities between the periods. The decrease in average interest-bearing liabilities is primarily the result of a decrease in the outstanding borrowings and brokered certificates of deposits between the periods. The decrease in borrowings and brokered deposits between the periods was the result of using the proceeds from loan principal payments to fund maturing borrowings and brokered deposits. The average interest rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities was 2.17% for the first quarter of 2010, a decrease of 46 basis points from the 2.63% average interest rate paid in the first quarter of 2009. Net interest margin (net interest income divided by average interest earning assets) for the first quarter of 2010 was 3.31%, an increase of 1 basis point, compared to 3.30% for the first quarter of 2009.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses was $6.5 million for the first quarter of 2010, a decrease of $0.1 million, or 0.5%, compared to $6.6 million for the first quarter of 2009. The provision for loan losses remained elevated in the first quarter of 2010 primarily because of $2.5 million in additional reserves established on two commercial real estate loans as a result of decreases in the estimated value of the underlying collateral supporting the loans, $1.4 million in additional reserves established on other loans due to risk rating downgrades, $1.6 million in additional reserves established on a commercial loan due to the borrower filing bankruptcy, and a $1.1 million increase in the reserves required for other risk rated loans as a result of a loan portfolio analysis. Total non-performing assets were $90.7 million at March 31, 2010, an increase of $13.3 million, or 17.2%, from $77.4 million at December 31, 2009. Non-performing loans increased $16.9 million and foreclosed and repossessed assets decreased $3.6 million during the first quarter of 2010. The increase in non-performing loans is primarily due to a $6.4 million office building loan, a $5.0 million loan to another financial institution, $1.7 million in loans to a leasing operation, a $1.5 million loan to a real estate developer and a $0.9 million residential development loan that became non-performing during the quarter. The non-performing loan and foreclosed and repossessed asset activity for the first quarter of 2010 was as follows:

         

(Dollars in thousands)

          Non-performing loans Foreclosed and repossessed assets January 1, 2010 $61,127 January 1, 2010 $16,262 Classified as non-performing 19,907 Transferred from non-performing loans 770 Charge offs (1,079) Other foreclosures/repossessions 389 Principal payments received (958) Real estate sold (5,442) Classified as accruing (229) Net gain on sale of assets 767 Transferred to real estate owned (770) Write downs (18) March 31, 2010 $77,998 March 31, 2010 $12,728              

A rollforward of the Company’s allowance for loan losses for the quarters ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 is summarized as follows:

              (Dollars in thousands)   2010   2009 Balance at January 1, $23,811 $21,257 Provision 6,533 6,569 Charge offs: One-to-four family (51) 0 Consumer (306) (694) Commercial business (61) (184) Commercial real estate (660) (9,461) Recoveries 18 7 Balance at March 31, $29,284 $17,494   General allowance 12,080 10,002 Specific allowance 17,204 7,492 $29,284 $17,494            

The following table summarizes the amounts and categories of non-performing assets in the Bank’s portfolio and loan delinquency information as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

                  March 31,   December 31, (Dollars in thousands)     2010       2009 Non-Accruing Loans: One-to-four family real estate $ 2,194 $ 2,132 Commercial real estate 43,596 37,122 Consumer 3,499 4,086 Commercial business 28,709 17,787 Total 77,998 61,127   Foreclosed and Repossessed Assets: One-to-four family real estate 1,396 1,011 Consumer 4 5 Commercial real estate 11,328 15,246 Total non-performing assets $ 90,726 $ 77,389 Total as a percentage of total assets 8.83 % 7.47 % Total non-performing loans $ 77,998 $ 61,127 Total as a percentage of total loans receivable, net 10.07 % 7.65 % Allowance for loan loss to non-performing loans 37.54 % 38.95 %     Delinquency Data: Delinquencies (1) 30+ days $ 7,083 $ 11,140 90+ days 0 Delinquencies as a percentage of Loan and lease portfolio (1) 30+ days 0.90 % 1.37 % 90+ days 0.00 % 0.00 %                

(1) Excludes non-accrual loans.

The following table summarizes the number and types of commercial real estate loans (the largest category of non-performing loans) that were non-performing at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

    Principal Amount     Principal Amount

(Dollars in thousands)

of Loans at of Loans at March 31, December 31, Property Type   # of relationships     2010   # of relationships     2009 Residential developments 8 $ 12,914 7 $ 12,030 Single family homes 2 3,088 2 3,088 Hotel 1 4,999 1 4,999 Alternative fuel plants 2 12,889 2 12,834 Shopping centers/retail 2 1,121 2 1,136 Restaurants/bar 3 2,258 4 2,436 Office building 1     6,327   1     599 19   $ 43,596   19   $ 37,122

Non-Interest Income and Expense

Non-interest income was $1.6 million for the first quarter of 2010, a decrease of $259,000, or 14.1%, from $1.8 million for the first quarter of 2009. Fees and service charges decreased $185,000 between the periods primarily because of a decrease in late fees and overdraft charges. Gain on sales of loans decreased $109,000 between the periods due to a decrease in the gains recognized on the sale of single family loans because of a decrease in loan originations and sales. Other non-interest income increased $19,000 between the periods primarily because of increased rental income on other real estate owned. Loan servicing fees increased $16,000 between the periods primarily because of an increase in the number of single family loans that are being serviced for others.

Non-interest expense was $6.0 million for the first quarter of 2010, a decrease of $2.4 million, or 28.6%, from $8.4 million for the first quarter of 2009. The gain/loss on real estate owned increased $1.9 million between the periods due primarily to a $1.0 million gain realized on the sale of an elderly care facility in the first quarter of 2010. Compensation expense decreased $400,000 primarily because of costs associated with the employment agreement of a former executive officer that were expensed in the first quarter of 2009. Occupancy expense decreased $61,000 due primarily to decreased depreciation expense on furniture and equipment. Amortization of mortgage servicing rights decreased $46,000 between the periods as a result of fewer mortgage loan payoffs. Advertising expense decreased $32,000 between the periods due to a decrease in printed advertising material and fewer promotional event sponsorships.

Income tax benefit decreased $592,000 between the periods due to a decrease in the taxable loss and an effective tax rate that decreased from 40.2% for the first quarter of 2009 to 38.7% for the first quarter of 2010. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to the impact of tax exempt income.

Return on Assets and Equity

Return on average assets for the first quarter of 2010 was (0.73%), compared to (0.94%) for the first quarter of 2009. Return on average equity was (7.50%) for the first quarter of 2010, compared to (9.57%) for the first quarter of 2009. Book value per common share at March 31, 2010 was $17.10, compared to $20.64 at March 31, 2009.

General Information

HMN Financial, Inc. and Home Federal are headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota. Home Federal operates ten full service offices in Minnesota located in Albert Lea, Austin, Eagan, LaCrescent, Rochester, Spring Valley and Winona, Minnesota and two full service offices located in Marshalltown and Toledo, Iowa. Home Federal Private Banking operates branches in Edina and Rochester, Minnesota. Home Federal also operates loan origination offices in Sartell and Rochester, Minnesota.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding reducing non-performing assets, reducing industry loan concentrations, increasing core retail and commercial deposit relationships, reducing expenses, and generating improved financial results. These statements are often identified by such forward-looking terminology as “expect,” “intent,” “look,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “seek,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “trend,” “target,” and “goal” or similar statements or variations of such terms. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s assumptions and expectations. These include but are not limited to the adequacy and marketability of real estate securing loans to borrowers, possible legislative and regulatory changes and adverse economic, business and competitive developments such as shrinking interest margins; reduced collateral values; deposit outflows; reduced demand for financial services and loan products; changes in accounting policies and guidelines, or monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government or tax laws; international economic developments, changes in credit or other risks posed by the Company’s loan and investment portfolios; technological, computer-related or operational difficulties; adverse changes in securities markets; results of litigation; or other significant uncertainties. Additional factors that may cause actual results to differ from the Company’s assumptions and expectations include those set forth in the Company’s most recent filings on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified by, and should be considered in conjunction with, such cautionary statements.

  HMN FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets               March 31,   December 31, (Dollars in thousands)     2010   2009 (unaudited) Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 34,301 16,418 Securities available for sale: Mortgage-backed and related securities (amortized cost $46,676 and $51,840) 48,368 53,559 Other marketable securities (amortized cost $113,744 and $105,723) 113,714 106,043 162,082 159,602   Loans held for sale 2,386 2,965 Loans receivable, net 774,336 799,256 Accrued interest receivable 3,786 4,024 Real estate, net 12,725 16,257 Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 7,286 7,286 Mortgage servicing rights, net 1,356 1,315 Premises and equipment, net 10,403 10,766 Prepaid expenses and other assets 6,284 6,762 Deferred tax asset, net 13,531 11,590 Total assets $ 1,028,476 1,036,241     Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Deposits $ 789,792 796,011 Federal Home Loan Bank advances and Federal Reserve borrowings 132,500 132,500 Accrued interest payable 1,747 2,108 Customer escrows 2,112 1,427 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 4,635 4,257 Total liabilities 930,786 936,303 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Serial preferred stock ($.01 par value): Authorized 500,000 shares; issued shares 26,000 23,901 23,785 Common stock ($.01 par value): Authorized 11,000,000; issued shares 9,128,662 91 91 Additional paid-in capital 56,326 58,576 Retained earnings, subject to certain restrictions 83,943 86,115 Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax 1,003 1,230 Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares (3,529) (3,577) Treasury stock, at cost 4,812,303 and 4,965,766 shares (64,045) (66,282) Total stockholders’ equity 97,690 99,938 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,028,476 1,036,241                 HMN FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) (unaudited)          

 

Three Months Ended

 

March 31,

(Dollars in thousands)  

 

2010

 

2009

Interest income: Loans receivable $ 11,759 13,628 Securities available for sale: Mortgage-backed and related 535 802 Other marketable 572 946 Cash equivalents 1 0 Other 37 (23) Total interest income 12,904 15,353   Interest expense: Deposits 3,421 4,975 Federal Home Loan Bank advances and Federal Reserve borrowings 1,522 1,596

Total interest expense

4,943 6,571 Net interest income 7,961 8,782 Provision for loan losses 6,533 6,569 Net interest income after provision for loan losses 1,428 2,213   Non-interest income: Fees and service charges 842 1,027 Loan servicing fees 268 252 Gain on sales of loans 314 423 Other 150 131 Total non-interest income 1,574 1,833   Non-interest expense: Compensation and benefits 3,449 3,849 (Gain) loss on real estate owned (761) 1,103 Occupancy 1,031 1,092 Advertising 103 135 Data processing 276 279 Amortization of mortgage servicing rights, net 109 155 Other 1,810 1,815 Total non-interest expense 6,017 8,428 Loss before income tax benefit (3,015) (4,382) Income tax benefit (1,168) (1,760)

Net loss

(1,847) (2,622) Preferred stock dividends and discount (440) (429) Net loss available to common shareholders (2,287) (3,051) Basic loss per common share $ (0.61) (0.83) Diluted loss per common share $ (0.61) (0.83)            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HMN FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Selected Consolidated Financial Information

(unaudited)

         

Three Months Ended

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA:

March 31,

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

   

2010

   

2009

      I. OPERATING DATA: Interest income $ 12,904 15,353 Interest expense 4,943 6,571 Net interest income 7,961 8,782   II. AVERAGE BALANCES: Assets (1) 1,029,745 1,133,058 Loans receivable, net 788,981 894,379 Securities available for sale (1) 159,759 165,387 Interest-earning assets (1) 976,402 1,080,825 Interest-bearing liabilities 923,614 1,012,552 Equity (1) 99,925 111,144   III. PERFORMANCE RATIOS: (1) Return on average assets (annualized) (0.73) % (0.94) % Interest rate spread information: Average during period 3.19 3.13 End of period 3.20 3.27 Net interest margin 3.31 3.30

Ratio of operating expense to average total assets (annualized)

2.37 2.99 Return on average equity (annualized) (7.50) (9.57) Efficiency   63.11     79.23       March 31, December 31, March 31,   2010     2009     2009 IV. ASSET QUALITY: Total non-performing assets $ 90,726 77,389 69,881 Non-performing assets to total assets 8.82 % 7.47 % 6.28 %

Non-performing loans to total loans receivable, net

10.07 7.65 5.71 Allowance for loan losses $ 29,284 23,811 17,494 Allowance for loan losses to total assets 2.85 % 2.30 % 1.57 %

Allowance for loan losses to total loans receivable, net

3.78 2.98 1.99

Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans

37.54 38.95 34.92   V. BOOK VALUE PER COMMON SHARE: Book value per common share $ 17.10     17.94     20.64 Three Months Three Months Ended Year Ended Ended   Mar 31, 2010     Dec 31, 2009     Mar 31, 2009 VI. CAPITAL RATIOS:

Stockholders’ equity to total assets, at end of period

9.50 % 9.64 % 9.82 %

Average stockholders’ equity to average assets (1)

9.70 9.73 9.81

Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities (1)

  105.72     106.50     106.74 March 31, December 31, March 31,   2010     2009     2009 VII. EMPLOYEE DATA: Number of full time equivalent employees 212 212 206                    

(1) Average balances were calculated based upon amortized cost without the market value impact of SFAS 115.