Oconee Financial Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results

Friday, August 6th, 2021

Oconee Financial Corporation ("Oconee") (OTCQX: OSBK) is pleased to report results for the second quarter of 2021.  Unaudited net income for the three months ending June 30, 2021, was $812,417 or $0.91 per common share.  This compares to $889,370 or $0.99 per common share for the second quarter of the prior year.  This represents an 8.7% decrease in net earnings in the second quarter of 2021 as compared to the same period in 2020.  The decrease for the second quarter was mainly attributed to merger expenses of $196,000 relating to our pending acquisition of Elberton Federal Savings and Loan Association. Excluding these merger-related charges, net earnings for the second quarter were $967,257.  This represents an 8.8% increase over the second quarter of 2020.

Unaudited net income YTD as of June 30, 2021 was $1,636,638 or $1.83 per common share.  This compares to $1,038,711 or $1.15 per common share for YTD as of June 30 of the prior year.  This represents an increase of 57.6% in net earnings YTD June 30, 2021 as compared to the same period in 2020.  The increase in earnings over the previous year was primarily attributable to increases in net interest income from Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fees recognized of $835,000 and increases in mortgage banking income of $579,000.

Total assets as of June 30, 2021, were $529.3 million, compared to total assets of $494.5 million as of December 31, 2020.  Total loans were $301.0 million and deposits were $478.9 million as of June 30, 2021.  This compared to total loans of $319.6 million and deposits of $444.7 million at December 31, 2020.  As of June 30, 2021, total loans decreased 5.8% and total deposits increased 7.7% versus December 31, 2020.  Book value per share at June 30, 2021 was $43.43.

Neil Stevens, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oconee, commenting on the second quarter's results noted "we're pleased with our earnings for the second quarter.  So far in the third quarter we're seeing good lending momentum across all our markets".

Stevens also noted "in the second quarter, we moved into our corporate headquarters in downtown Watkinsville.  This move allowed us to not only house our executive and support staff in one building but also downsize our square footage and reduced our occupancy costs.  Also, the regulatory application for the Elberton Federal merger has now been filed and we are looking forward to completing the merger."

Oconee Financial Corporation is headquartered in Watkinsville, Georgia and operates four full-service branches and one limited-service branch.  In February 2021, Oconee State bank celebrated 61 years of service and continues to be the only locally owned and operated community bank headquartered in Oconee County. Oconee State Bank has proudly served the local community, providing an unparalleled commitment to personalized service, innovative products and solutions, and strives to bring exceptional value to our customers through local ownership, involvement and decision-making. We continuously strive to create remarkable experiences that significantly mark the lives of others.

OCONEE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BALANCE SHEET

             
       

6/30/2021

 

12/31/2020

       

(Unaudited)

   

ASSETS

     
   

Cash and due from banks

$   76,805,785

 

$   76,418,430

   

Securities available for sale (at fair value)

126,595,713

 

75,548,813

   

Other investment

247,400

 

359,700

   

Mortgage loans held for sale

5,294,138

 

6,408,720

             
   

Loans, net of unearned income

305,344,255

 

323,624,861

   

Allowance for loan loss

(4,313,844)

 

(4,057,091)

     

Loans, net

301,030,411

 

319,567,770

             
   

Premises and equipment

8,105,088

 

5,103,036

   

Other real estate owned

--

 

--

   

Other assets

11,189,054

 

11,129,233

     

Total Assets

$ 529,267,589

 

$ 494,535,702

             

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

     
 

Liabilities:

     
   

Deposits

$ 478,936,187

 

$ 444,701,932

   

Subordinated debenture, net of capitalized expenses

9,782,471

 

9,770,497

   

Dividends payable

--

 

--

   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

1,652,497

 

1,928,168

     

Total Liabilities

490,371,155

 

456,400,597

             
 

Stockholder's Equity:

     
   

Common Stock

1,795,076

 

1,794,250

   

Restricted Stock

(63,724)

 

(37,976)

   

Additional Paid in Capital

4,159,822

 

4,147,114

   

Retained earnings

31,905,437

 

30,850,978

   

Unrealized gain/loss on securities

1,099,823

 

1,380,739

     

Total Stockholder's Equity

38,896,434

 

38,135,105

             
     

Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity

$ 529,267,589

 

$ 494,535,702

             
     

Book Value Per Share

$            43.43

 

$            42.56

OCONEE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

STATEMENT OF INCOME-YTD

             
       

6/30/2021

 

6/30/2020

       

(Unaudited)

   
 

Interest Income:

     
   

Loans

$ 7,740,280

 

$ 7,065,011

   

Securities available for sale

     
     

State, County & Municipal

353,938

 

174,792

     

Treasuries & Agencies

360,916

 

496,949

     

Corporate

158,622

 

875

   

Federal funds sold & other

39,954

 

160,255

       

8,653,710

 

7,897,882

             
 

Interest Expense:

     
   

Deposits

546,632

 

972,292

   

Other

311,974

 

18,196

   

Total Interest Expense

858,606

 

990,488

             
     

Net interest income

7,795,104

 

6,907,394

             
 

Provision for loan losses

235,500

 

375,000

             
   

Net income after provision for loan losses

7,559,604

 

6,532,394

             
 

Noninterest income

     
   

Service charges on deposit accounts

215,134

 

230,047

   

Loss on Sale of Assets

(36,462)

 

(13,291)

   

Securities gains (losses), net

172,312

 

163,994

   

Mortgage banking income

1,202,670

 

623,399

   

SBA loan related income

118,545

 

309,548

   

Commissions on investment sales

139,341

 

283,289

   

Other

749,472

 

609,281

   

Total noninterest income

2,561,011

 

2,206,266

             
 

Noninterest expense

     
   

Salaries and employee benefits

4,645,279

 

4,897,962

   

Occupancy

661,406

 

593,458

   

Other operating

2,743,975

 

1,957,723

   

Total noninterest expense

8,050,659

 

7,449,143

             
     

Income before provision for income taxes

2,069,956

 

1,289,518

             
 

Provision for income taxes

433,318

 

250,807

             
     

Net Income

$ 1,636,638

 

$ 1,038,711

             
     

Period-Ending Outstanding Shares

895,662

 

895,237

     

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

895,662

 

895,401

     

YTD Earnings Per Common Share

$          1.83

 

$          1.15

OCONEE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

STATEMENT OF INCOME-QTD

             
       

6/30/2021

 

6/30/2020

       

(Unaudited)

   
 

Interest Income:

     
   

Loans

$ 3,887,179

 

$ 3,794,685

   

Securities available for sale

     
     

State, County & Municipal

166,595

 

85,972

     

Treasuries & Agencies

256,269

 

205,124

     

 Corporate

90,849

 

875

   

Federal funds sold & other

19,381

 

19,445

       

4,420,273

 

4,106,101

             
 

Interest Expense:

     
   

Deposits

260,545

 

375,380

   

Other

155,987

 

18,196

   

Total Interest Expense

416,532

 

393,576

             
     

Net interest income

4,003,741

 

3,712,525

             
 

Provision for loan losses

--

 

187,500

             
   

Net income after provision for loan losses

4,003,741

 

3,525,025

             
 

Noninterest income

     
   

Service charges on deposit accounts

108,952

 

99,217

   

Loss on Sale of Assets

(36,462)

 

(13,291)

   

Securities gains (losses), net

(23,991)

 

163,994

   

Mortgage banking income

617,436

 

461,907

   

SBA loan related income

74,099

 

179,570

   

Commissions on investment sales

60,124

 

137,669

   

Other

347,393

 

287,875

   

Total noninterest income

1,147,551

 

1,316,941

             
 

Noninterest expense

     
   

Salaries and employee benefits

2,354,327

 

2,466,504

   

Occupancy

354,390

 

308,330

   

Other operating

1,416,609

 

939,104

   

Total noninterest expense

4,125,326

 

3,713,938

             
     

Income before provision for income taxes

1,025,966

 

1,128,028

             
 

Provision for income taxes

213,549

 

238,658

             
     

Net Income

$    812,417

 

$    889,370

             
     

Period-Ending Outstanding Shares

895,662

 

895,237

     

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

895,662

 

895,401

     

QTD Earnings Per Common Share

$          0.91

 

$          0.99

SOURCE Oconee Financial Corporation