BAYLAKE CORPORATION 
By STURGEON BAY, Wis., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Baylake Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: BYLK) today announced fourth quarter and annual results for 2009.
-- Net income of $678,000 for the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to a loss
of $9.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The fourth consecutive
quarter of profitability.
-- Net income for the year ended December 31, 2009 of $4.3 million compared
to a loss of $9.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008.
-- Nonperforming loans decreased $15.4 million, or 34.9%, to $28.7 million
at December 31, 2009 from $44.1 million at December 31, 2008.
-- Past due loans (30 days past due or non-accrual status) declined to
5.52% of loans outstanding at December 31, 2009, the lowest level since
September 30, 2006.
-- Deposits, excluding brokered deposits, increased 5.0% during the year,
from $735.7 million at December 31, 2008 to $772.7 million at December
31, 2009.
-- Shareholders' equity increased $5.6 million to $74.6 million at December
31, 2009 from $69.0 million at December 31, 2008.
Baylake reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 of $0.7 million, or $0.09 per fully-diluted common share, compared to a net loss of $9.9 million or ($1.25) per fully-diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2008. This represents an increase in net income of $10.6 million, or $1.34 per fully-diluted common share. Net interest margin increased 15 basis points from 3.15% for the quarter ended December 31, 2008 to 3.30% for the quarter ended December 31, 2009. The improved operating results for the fourth quarter of 2009 were attributable, in part, to a $10.7 million decrease in the provision for loan losses, from $13.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2008 to $2.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009. Operating results were also favorably impacted by realized gains of $1.2 million from the sale of securities during the fourth quarter of 2009.
During the year ended December 31, 2009, non performing loans decreased $15.4 million (34.9%) from $44.1 million at December 31, 2008 to $28.7 million at December 31, 2009. Non performing loans were at $40.5 million at September 30, 2009. Net charge-offs against the reserve for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 were $7.3 million, or 4.3% of average total loans on an annualized basis, compared to $12.6 million, or 6.8% of average total loans on an annualized basis for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans was 1.5% and 1.9%, respectively. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans at December 31, 2009 was 33.5%, compared to 30.8% at December 31, 2008.
"We are pleased with the improvement in our overall credit quality during the past two quarters," said Robert J. Cera, Baylake Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer. "Although the credit environment will remain challenging for the foreseeable future, we are optimistic that further reductions in problem loans will be achieved early in 2010. The improvement in asset quality this past year will allow us to focus more of our attention on growing our franchise and achieving profitable growth in 2010."
Baylake's total assets and shareholders' equity were $1.0 billion and $74.6 million, respectively, at December 31, 2009, compared to $1.1 billion and $69.0 million, respectively, at December 31, 2008. The $5.6 million increase in shareholders' equity during 2009 was primarily a result of operating income of $4.3 million during 2009. Baylake's total risk-based capital ratio was 12.2% at December 31, 2009 compared to 9.7% at December 31, 2008. At December 31, 2009, both Baylake Corp. and Baylake Bank were considered "well capitalized" under applicable bank regulatory guidelines.
While total deposits decreased $18.2 million, or 2.1%, from $849.8 million at December 31, 2008 to $831.6 million at December 31, 2009, the decline was a result of a strategic decision to allow $51.1 million of brokered certificates of deposit to mature in an effort to reduce Baylake's reliance on such deposits. Total deposits, net of brokered deposits, increased from $735.7 million at December 31, 2008 to $772.7 million at December 31, 2009. Total loans decreased by $74.6 million, or 10.2%, from $729.1 million at December 31, 2008 to $654.5 million at December 31, 2009.
"We are proud of the efforts and accomplishments of our Baylake Bank team this past year," said Cera. "In spite of the improvements noted in 2009, we recognize that our performance has not yet returned to a satisfactory level. As such, we prudently elected not to pay incentive bonuses or incentive compensation to any executive officer during 2009."
Baylake believes that it has more than adequate resources available to meet its short-term liquidity needs. As of December 31, 2009, Baylake Bank had $32.6 million in established lines of credit with nonaffiliated banks, none of which had been drawn upon as of that date. Additionally, Baylake Bank is approved to access, subject to pledging appropriate collateral, the Federal Reserve Discount Window for short term borrowing as necessary.
Baylake Corp., headquartered in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is the bank holding company for Baylake Bank. Through Baylake Bank, Baylake Corp. provides a variety of banking and financial services from 28 financial centers located throughout Northeast and Central Wisconsin, in Brown, Door, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Waushara Counties.
The following appears in accordance with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
This news release contains forward-looking statements about the financial condition, results of operations and business of Baylake Corp. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "would," "should," "could" or "may."
Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors, many of which are beyond the control of Baylake Corp., could cause actual conditions, events or results to differ significantly from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. These factors, which are described in this press release and in the annual and quarterly reports filed by Baylake Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 under "Item 1A. Risk Factors," include certain credit, market, operational, liquidity and interest rate risks associated with the company's business and operations. Other factors include changes in general business and economic conditions, developments (including collection efforts) relating to the identified non-performing loans and other problem loans and assets, world events (especially those which could affect our customers' tourism-related businesses), competition, fiscal and monetary policies and legislation.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Baylake Corp. does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.
Baylake Corp. and Subsidiaries
Summary Financial Data
The following tables set forth selected consolidated financial and other data for Baylake Corp. at the dates and for the period indicated. The selected financial and other data at December 31, 2009 and 2008 has not been audited, but in the opinion of management of Baylake Corp. reflects all necessary adjustments for a fair presentation of results as of the dates and for the periods covered.
Selected Financial
December 31,
Condition Data December 31, 2009 2008
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(at end of period) (unaudited) (unaudited)
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(dollars in thousands, except per
share data)
Total assets $1,044,457 $1,062,913
Investment securities
(1) 204,834 225,417
Total loans 654,461 729,090
Total deposits 831,629 849,758
Borrowings (2) 106,122 115,269
Subordinated
debentures 16,100 16,100
Convertible
promissory notes 5,350 ---
Stockholders' equity 74,597 68,954
Non-performing loans
(3) 28,651 44,054
Non-performing
assets (3) 43,647 51,197
Shares outstanding 7,911,539 7,911,539
Book value per share $9.43 $8.72
As of and for the
Three As of and for the
Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
Selected Operations Data -
UNAUDITED 2009 2008 2009 2008
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Total interest income $11,547 $13,420 $47,469 $57,276
Total interest expense 3,959 6,080 18,259 28,227
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Net interest income before
provision for loan losses 7,588 7,340 29,210 29,049
Provision for loan losses 2,900 13,600 6,500 17,961
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Net Interest income (loss) after
provision for loan losses 4,688 (6,260) 22,710 11,088
Total non-interest income 3,268 2,641 12,486 9,257
Total non-interest expense 7,310 12,454 29,981 38,022
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Income (loss) before income
taxes 646 (16,073) 5,215 (17,677)
Income tax expense (benefit) (33) (6,170) 886 (7,860)
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Net income (loss) $679 $(9,903) $4,329 $(9,817)
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As of and for the
Three As of and for the
Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
(unaudited) (unaudited)
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Per Share Data: (4)
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Net income (loss) per share
(basic) $0.09 $(1.25) $0.55 $(1.24)
Net income (loss) per share
(diluted) $0.09 $(1.25) $0.55 $(1.24)
Cash dividends per common
share $-- $-- $-- $--
Book value per share $9.43 $8.72 $9.43 $8.72
Performance Ratios: (5)
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Return on average total assets 0.26% -3.69% 0.41% -0.91%
Return on average total
shareholders' equity 3.59% -52.28% 6.01% -12.35%
Net interest margin (6) 3.30% 3.15% 3.18% 3.11%
Net interest spread (6) 3.16% 2.97% 3.04% 2.89%
Efficiency ratio (9) 73.90% 126.16% 77.47% 97.54%
Non-interest income to
average assets 1.25% 0.98% 1.19% 0.86%
Non-interest expense to
average assets 2.80% 4.63% 2.86% 3.53%
Net overhead ratio (7) 1.55% 3.65% 1.67% 2.67%
Average loan to average
deposit ratio 80.87% 87.93% 83.34% 87.18%
Average interest earning
assets to average interest
bearing liabilities 108.34% 107.25% 107.07% 107.41%
Asset Quality Ratios: (3) (5)
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Non-performing loans to total
loans 4.38% 6.04% 4.38% 6.04%
Allowance for loan losses to:
Total loans 1.47% 1.86% 1.47% 1.86%
Non-performing loans 33.50% 30.78% 33.50% 30.78%
Net charge-offs to average
loans 4.34% 6.80% 1.50% 2.18%
Non-performing assets to
total assets 4.18% 4.82% 4.18% 4.82%
Capital Ratios: (5)(8)
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Shareholders' equity to assets 7.14% 6.49% 7.14% 6.49%
Tier 1 risk-based capital 10.22% 8.47% 10.22% 8.47%
Total risk-based capital 12.18% 9.72% 12.18% 9.72%
Leverage ratio 7.60% 6.68% 7.60% 6.68%
Other:
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Number of bank subsidiaries 1 1 1 1
Number of banking facilities 28 28 28 28
Number of full-time
equivalent employees 306 315 306 315
(1) Includes securities classified as available for sale.
(2) Consists of Federal Home Loan Bank advances, federal funds
purchased, and collateralized borrowings.
(3) Non-performing loans consist of non-accrual loans and guaranteed
loans 90 days or more past due but still accruing interest. Non-
performing assets consist of non-performing loans and other real
estate owned.
(4) Earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of
shares outstanding for the period.
(5) With the exception of end of the period ratios, all ratios are based
on average daily balances and are annualized where appropriate.
(6) Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percentage
of average interest-earning assets. Net interest rate spread
represents the difference between the weighted average yield on
interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-
bearing liabilities.
(7) Net overhead ratio represents the difference between non-interest
expense and non-interest income, divided by average assets.
(8) The capital ratios are presented on a consolidated basis.
(9) Efficiency ratio is calculated as follows: non-interest expense
divided by the sum of taxable equivalent net interest income plus
non-interest income, excluding net investment security gains and
excluding net gains on sale of fixed assets.
SOURCE Baylake Corp.
