Hibernia Bancorp, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

NEW ORLEANS, LA--(Marketwired - Aug 8, 2016) -  Hibernia Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCBB: HIBE), the holding company of Hibernia Bank ("Hibernia" or the "Bank"), today reported net income of $50,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 compared to net income of $49,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. Earnings per basic and diluted share were $0.07 and $0.06, respectively, for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, compared to $0.06 per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company reported net income of $109,000 compared to net income of $77,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015. Earnings per basic and diluted share were $0.14 and $0.13, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared to $0.09 per basic and diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2015. 

Peyton Bush, III, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank, stated, "Net interest income after provision for loan losses increased 6.0% for the second quarter of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. However, net income was essentially flat compared to the prior year period primarily due to an increase in other non-interest expenses. Net income for the first half of 2016 increased 41.5% over the prior year period. Loan quality remains strong with non-performing assets at 0.2% of total assets at June 30, 2016." 

Net interest income increased 3.6% to $898,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, from $867,000 for quarter ended June 30, 2015. Total interest and dividend income increased $79,000, or 7.8%, for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2015. The increase in interest and dividend income reflects a net increase in interest-earning assets and a change in the mix of earning assets from lower earning to higher earning assets. Total interest expense increased $48,000, or 31.8%, for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2015. The increase in interest expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 as compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2015 was primarily due to higher average balances of interest bearing deposits. The net interest margin decreased to 3.22% for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 as compared to 3.38% for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. 

The Company made an $8,000 loan loss provision for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, compared to $27,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. The Company reported no net charge-offs for the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.

Non-interest income increased to $34,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 from $24,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. The increase in non-interest income was primarily due to higher net rental income which resulted from lower repairs and maintenance expenses on office space leased by the Bank to third parties. 

Non-interest expense increased 7.3% to $841,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 from $784,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. Income tax expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 was $33,000 as compared to $31,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. The increase in income tax expense was due to the slight increase in the Company's pre-tax income.

For the six months ended June 30, 2016, net interest income increased 6.0% to $1.8 million from $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. This increase was due primarily to an increase of $8.9 million in the average balance of loans for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2015. Total interest expense increased $93,000, or 32.1%, for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2015. This increase is attributable to both an increase in the average rate paid for deposits as well as an increase in the average balance of our interest bearing deposits for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2015. The net interest margin decreased to 3.26% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 from 3.40% for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company made provisions for loan and lease losses of $32,000 compared to provisions of $42,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2015. The Company reported no net charge-offs for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.

Non-interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2016 increased $74,000, or 4.6%, to $1.67 million compared to $1.60 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, income tax expense was $72,000 compared to $57,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015. Income tax expenses are computed by applying the statutory rate to federal taxable income, which consists of financial statement income before taxes, increased by the amount of permanent income tax differences for the period. 

Hibernia Bancorp's total consolidated assets at June 30, 2016 were $119.7 million compared to $112.9 million at December 31, 2015, an increase of $6.9 million, or 6.1%. Cash and Cash Equivalents increased by $5.3 million, or 170.7%, at June 30, 2016 compared to December 31, 2015. Investment securities increased by $716,000, or 10.4%, as a result of investment purchases of $1.1 million partially offset by maturities and repayments. Net loans increased 0.9% to $97.9 million at June 30, 2016 from $97.1 million at December 31, 2015. The increase in net loans reflects a $3.8 million net increase in commercial loans partially offset by an aggregate decrease of $2.4 million in residential mortgage and residential construction loans and a $500,000 decrease in commercial and industrial loans. Total deposits increased 8.3% to $97.0 million at June 30, 2016 from $89.6 million at December 31, 2015, reflecting increases of $6.0 million in certificates of deposit, $1.7 million in money market and interest bearing checking accounts and $268,000 in non-interest bearing demand deposits partially offset by decreases of $596,000 in savings accounts.

Non-performing assets, defined as non-accrual loans, accruing loans past due 90 days or more and other real estate owned, remained at 0.2% of total assets, totaling $251,000 at June 30, 2016, compared to $259,000 at December 31, 2015. The non-performing assets at June 30, 2016 consisted of four loans secured by first mortgages on one-to-four family residential real estate. Our allowance for loan and lease losses was $808,000, or 0.82%, of total loans at June 30, 2016, and $776,000, or 0.79%, of total loans at December 31, 2015. Management believes that the allowance for loan and lease losses is sufficient to cover any losses that may be incurred on its loans. At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there was no other real estate owned. 

The Company's total stockholders' equity decreased slightly to $20.5 million as of June 30, 2016 from $20.8 million as of December 31, 2015. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company repurchased 23,966 shares of its common stock for an aggregate cost of $478,000. An additional 244 shares are available under the Company's fifth stock repurchase program. The Company's book value per share increased to $23.98 at June 30, 2016 from $23.62 at December 31, 2015 due to our net income for the six month period and our stock repurchases. Hibernia Bank's regulatory capital levels continue to exceed requirements for well capitalized institutions. 

Statements contained in this news release which are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements identified by words like "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," and "intend" or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may." Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, changes in interest rates, changes in demand for loans, deposits and other financial services in the Company's market area, changes in asset quality and general economic conditions. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Hibernia Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Hibernia Bancorp, Inc., has served the New Orleans metropolitan area since 1903. Operating from its main office and two branches, Hibernia Bank offers loan, deposit and on-line banking services to commercial and individual customers in the New Orleans metropolitan area. Additional information about Hibernia Bank is available at www.hibbank.com.

Hibernia Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(In thousands)
			June 30,				December 31,
			2016				2015
			(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash - Non-Interest Bearing			$	944			$	624
Cash - Interest Bearing				7,453				2,478
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents				8,397				3,102
Certificates of Deposit				100				100
Securities - Available For Sale				7,612				6,896
Loans Receivable, Net of Allowances for Loan
	Losses of $808,000 at June 30, 2016 and $776,000 at December 31, 2015			97,909				97,087
Accrued Interest Receivable				266				238
Investment in FHLB Stock				186				104
Investment in FNBB Stock				210				210
Premises and Equipment, Net				4,520				4,634
Deferred Income Taxes				287				262
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets				242				227
	TOTAL ASSETS		$	119,729			$	112,860
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Deposits
	Non-Interest Bearing		$	9,070			$	8,801
	Interest Bearing			87,893				80,756
Total Deposits				96,963				89,557
Escrow Balances				482				676
FHLB Advances				1,500				1,500
Accrued Interest Payable				54				38
Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities				223				323
	TOTAL LIABILITIES			99,222				92,094
EQUITY
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value - 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued				-				-
Common Stock, $.01 par value - 9,000,000 shares authorized; 855,028 and 878,994 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively				8				9
Additional Paid in Capital				11,089				11,059
Unallocated Common Stock held by:
	Employee Stock Ownership Plan			(623	)			(641	)
	Recognition and Retention Plan			(133	)			(133	)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax Effects				66				3
Retained Earnings				10,100				10,469
	TOTAL EQUITY			20,507				20,766
	TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY		$	119,729			$	112,860

Hibernia Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
				Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
				June 30,						June 30,
				2016			2015			2016			2015
				(Unaudited)						(Unaudited)
Total Interest and Dividend Income				$	1,097		$	1,018		$	2,193		$	1,998
Total Interest Expense					199			151			383			290
	Net Interest Income				898			867			1,810			1,708
Provision For Loan Losses					8			27			32			42
	Net Interest Income After Provision For Loan Losses				890			840			1,778			1,666
Total Non-Interest Income					34			24			77			68
Non-Interest Expenses
		Salaries and Employee Benefits			384			380			793			786
		Occupancy Expenses			134			126			268			264
		Data Processing			102			97			201			194
		Advertising and Promotional Expenses			32			27			63			53
		Professional Fees			43			40			86			75
		Other Non-Interest Expenses			146			114			263			228
Total Non-Interest Expenses					841			784			1,674			1,600
	Income Before Income Taxes				83			80			181			134
Income Tax Expense					33			31			72			57
	NET INCOME			$	50		$	49		$	109		$	77
	INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
		Basic		$	0.07		$	0.06		$	0.14		$	0.09
		Diluted		$	0.06		$	0.06		$	0.13		$	0.09