Profits & Growth Continue – Stock Dividend
Declared
DIXON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
First Northern Community Bancorp (the “Company,” ticker symbol FNRN-
OTCQB), holding company for First Northern Bank (“First Northern” or the
“Bank”), today announced financial results for the fourth quarter of
2011. Louise Walker, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The
Company reported year-to-date net income as of December 31, 2011 of $3.2
million, up 18.5% compared to net income of $2.7 million reported for
the same fiscal period last year. Net income available to common
shareholders totaled $1.8 million as of December 31, 2011 up 5.9%
compared to net income available to common shareholders at December 31,
2010 totaling $1.7 million. Diluted earnings per share for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2011 was $0.19, up 5% compared to diluted
earnings per share of $0.18 reported for the same fiscal period a year
ago. Net income available to common shareholders for the twelve months
ended December 31, 2011 was impacted by a one time charge totaling
$381,100 due to the early recognition of the remaining discount on
preferred stock sold to the US Treasury as part of the Capital Purchase
Program (CPP). The Company opted to redeem the preferred shares earlier
than originally anticipated and was required to recognize the remaining
discount as a charge against retained earnings during the third quarter
of 2011.”
Total assets at December 31, 2011 were $781.6 million, an increase of
$44.4 million, or 6.0% compared to the same period in 2010. Total
deposits of $679.0 million increased $38.7 million or 6.0% compared to
December 31, 2010 figures. During that same period, total net loans
(including loans held-for-sale) decreased $8.7 million, or 2.0%, to
$435.6 million. Total risk-based capital was approximately 17.5%, far
exceeding the ‘well-capitalized’ threshold of 10%.
Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 was $647,000, down
31.8% compared to net income of $948,000 reported for the same fiscal
period last year. Net income available to common shareholders for the
quarter ended December 31, 2011 totaled $355,000 or $0.04 per diluted
common share, compared to $699,000 or $0.08 per diluted common share for
the same fiscal period last year.
At their regular meeting on January 26, 2012, the Board of Directors of
First Northern Community Bancorp declared a 1% stock dividend, payable
March 30, 2012 to shareholders of record as of February 29, 2012. All
income per share amounts have been adjusted to give retroactive effect
to the stock dividend.
Commenting on the fourth quarter of 2011, Walker said, “We are pleased
to report First Northern Community Bancorp has delivered another
positive earnings quarter, its eighth consecutive quarter of
profitability since the onset of the nation’s financial crisis. Loan
growth continues to be impacted by loan payoffs. The Company’s solid
financial per-formance and extremely strong liquidity position ensure
that we are well positioned to make loans to credit-worthy businesses
and consumers in all the markets we serve, and we are proactively
seeking quality loan opportunities. The Company’s non-performing assets
and loan delinquencies continue to be at lower levels not seen since
2007. First Northern remains focused on investing for the future;
several projects are underway that will enhance our customers’ banking
experience. One such example is we currently are upgrading our ATMs with
image technology. This enhancement will allow customers to deposit
checks and dollar bills directly into the ATM without an envelope or
deposit slip, and ATM receipts will provide an image of all checks
deposited.”
First Northern Bank, an independent community bank headquartered in
Solano County since 1910, serves Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, Placer and
the west slope of El Dorado County. First Northern has 10 branches
located in Dixon, Davis, West Sacramento, Fairfield, Vacaville, Winters,
Woodland, Downtown Sacramento, Roseville, and Auburn, and has a full
service Trust Department in Sacramento. First Northern Bank also offers
24/7 real estate mortgage loans, SBA loans, and non-FDIC insured
Investment & Brokerage Services at each branch location. Real Estate
Mortgage Loan offices are located in Davis and Roseville, and real
estate loan representatives are available to meet customers at any of
the Bank’s branches by appointment. The Bank specializes in relationship
banking and employs experts in the area of small business, commercial,
agribusiness, and real estate lending, as well as wealth management, and
is rated as a “Superior” 5-Star Bank by BauerFinancial Inc. (www.bauerfinancial.com).
The Bank can be found on the Web at www.thatsmybank.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may include certain “forward-looking statements”
about First Northern Community Bancorp (the “Company”). These
forward-looking statements are based on management’s current
expectations and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and changes
in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these
expectations due to changes in global political, economic, business,
competitive, market and regulatory factors. More detailed information
about these risk factors is contained in the Company’s most recent
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K,
10-Q and 8-K, each as it may be amended from time to time, which
identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking
statements. The financial information contained in this release should
be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and
notes thereto included in the Company’s most recent reports on Form 10-K
and Form 10-Q. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising
after the date on which they are made. For further information regarding
the Company, please read the Company’s reports filed with the SEC and
available at www.sec.gov.
First Northern Community Bancorp & First Northern Bank
Louise
A. Walker, 707-678-3041
President & CEO
Source: First Northern Community Bancorp & First Northern Bank