Union Bankshares Inc.

01/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/08/2024 00:16

Results of Operations and Financial Condition Form 8 K


August 1, 2024
Union Bankshares, Inc. reported its second quarter earnings in a press release on July 17, 2024. Consolidated net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $2.0 million, or $0.45 per share, compared to $2.7 million, or $0.60 per share, for the same period in 2023, and $4.4 million, or $0.98 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $5.7 million, or $1.26 per share for the same period in 2023. More detailed financial information will be available in our upcoming quarterly filings.
Earnings are generally in line with expectations from the beginning of the year. We had hoped for some relief on the funding side of the balance sheet; however, the Federal Reserve has held rates higher for longer as well as continued to shrink its balance sheet and reduce liquidity in the economy which has caused funding costs to be persistently higher than expected, negatively impacting earnings. Though "The Fed" may begin a rate reduction cycle later this year, we do not expect this will materially improve our cost of funds until 2025. The rapid steep increase in short-term interest rates initiated as an inflation fighting tool by the Federal Reserve has been unkind to the community banking industry.
There are some bright spots to report. Loan asset quality continues to be very strong with delinquency metrics being unusually low. We are paying close attention to consumer behavior due to reports that credit card debt is at all-time highs and auto portfolios are seeing increased delinquencies nationally. We are not seeing weakness in our 1-4 family residential portfolio and have negligible amounts of consumer loans and no consumer credit card exposure. We have thoroughly reviewed our exposure to commercial real estate and the types of exposure we have are in sound industries with almost no office exposure. We do have
significant investments in multifamily residential loans, but the low vacancy rates in our markets make this exposure low risk. Finally, we have very solid pipelines of both residential and commercial real estate loans, which is somewhat atypical among our peers. Our challenge is less finding attractive loan opportunities than funding this demand.
Parts of Vermont and New Hampshire sustained heaving rains and flooding similar to the flooding that occurred a year ago to the day last summer. While this year's event was less devastating than last year's, it still inflicted major damage to homes, businesses, roads, and bridges. Families, businesses, and municipalities are still assessing the damage while working to cure the most immediate issues such as safety and access to homes and roads. At this point we are working with impacted customers and do not expect a material impact to our financial institution.
The local economy continues to be strong. Travel and tourism remain solid, though cooled a bit from the peak post pandemic, "return to travel" binge, coupled with a return to foreign travel. The unemployment rate in our markets remains at record lows, and available for sale residential home inventory continues to be a major challenge for home buyers. We are hopeful that rate relief in the future will enable new home buyers to find homes while increasing the volume of home financing opportunities.
The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per share for the quarter payable August 1, 2024, to shareholders of record as of July 27, 2024.
If you need assistance with a change in registration of certificates, combining your certificates into one, reporting lost certificates, non-receipt or loss of dividend checks, assistance regarding direct deposit of dividends, information about the Company, or to receive copies of financial reports, please contact Kristy Adams Alfieri, Assistant Secretary at 802.888.0982 or contact our Transfer Agent at the address and phone number listed below:
TRANSFER AGENT:
Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, Inc.
P.O. Box 1342
Brentwood, NY 11717
866.321.8022 or
720.378.5956
E-mail: [email protected]
NASDAQ STOCK MARKET
Ticker Symbol: UNB
Corporate Name: Union Bankshares, Inc.
Corporate Address:
20 Lower Main Street
P.O. Box 667
Morrisville, VT 05661-0667
Investor Relations: UBLocal.com
Neil J. Van Dyke
Chair
David S. Silverman
President & Chief Executive Officer
AboutUnion Bankshares
Union Bankshares, Inc. operates as the holding company for Union Bank, which provides commercial, retail and municipal banking services and asset management services throughout northern Vermont and New Hampshire. Union Bank was founded in 1891 in Morrisville, Vermont, where the Bank's and its holding company's headquarters are located. Union Bank operates 19 banking offices, 2 loan centers and several ATMs throughout its geographical footprint.

Union Bank has been helping people buy homes and local businesses create jobs in area communities since opening its doors over 130 years ago. Union Bank has earned an exceptional reputation for residential lending programs and has been recognized by the US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development for the positive impact made in the lives of first time home buyers. Union Bank is consistently one of the top Vermont Housing Finance Agency mortgage originators. Additionally, Union Bank has also been designated as an SBA Preferred lender for its participation in small business lending. Union Bank has received an "Outstanding" rating for its compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). An institution in this group has an excellent record of helping to meet the credit needs of its assessment area, particularly in low-and moderate income neighborhoods, in a manner consistent with its resources and capabilities.


Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited, in thousands)
Consolidated Statements of Income
(unaudited, in thousands)
Union Bankshares, Inc.
DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Neil J. Van Dyke - Chair
Neil J. Van Dyke - Chair
ASSETS June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023
Timothy W. Sargent - Vice Chair
David S. Silverman - President & CEO
Joel S. Bourassa
Karyn J. Hale - Chief Financial Officer
(3 months ended) (6 months ended)
Dawn D. Bugbee
Timothy W. Sargent - Secretary
Cash and Due from Banks $ 4,490 $ 4,351 Interest Income $ 16,552 $ 13,803 $ 32,173 $ 26,847
Mary K. Parent
Kristy Adams Alfieri - Assistant Secretary
Interest Expense 7,068 4,185 13,681 7,254 Nancy C. Putnam
Federal Funds Sold & Overnight Deposits 26,017 31,452 Gregory D. Sargent
Net Interest Income 9,484 9,618 18,492 19,593 David S. Silverman
Interest Bearing Deposits in Banks 13,943 15,183 Janet P. Spitler
Credit Loss Expense (Benefit) 388 (96) 158 (22)
Investment Securities 254,177 268,915 Net Interest Income After
Credit Loss Expense (Benefit)
9,096 9,714 18,334 19,615 Union Bank REGIONAL
ADVISORY BOARD
MEMBERS
Loans Held for Sale 6,224 3,145
Wealth Management Income 273 240 528 451
DIRECTORS
Loans, net 1,007,920 937,092 Noninterest Income 2,492 2,243 4,804 4,317
Neil J. Van Dyke - Chair
Michael R. Barrett - St. Johnsbury
Timothy W. Sargent - Vice Chair
Steven J. Bourgeois - St. Albans
Allowance for Credit Losses (6,893) (6,780) Noninterest Expenses: Joel S. Bourassa
Andrew A. Dean - Northern NH
Salaries & Wages 3,774 3,673 7,327 7,175 Dawn D. Bugbee
Stanley T. Fillion - Northern NH
Premises and Equipment, net 20,646 20,054 Mary K. Parent
Rosemary H. Gingue - St. Johnsbury
Employee Benefits 1,631 1,471 3,120 2,848 Nancy C. Putnam
John M. Goodrich - Northern NH
Accrued Interest & Other Assets 71,922 61,332 Gregory D. Sargent
Christopher M. Knapp - Northern NH
David S. Silverman
Coleen K. Kohaut - St. Albans
Total Assets $ 1,398,446 $ 1,334,744 Occupancy Expense, net 544 482 1,113 1,060 Janet P. Spitler
Justin P. Lavely - St. Johnsbury
Daniel J. Luneau - St. Albans
Equipment Expense 1,017 882 1,960 1,779
Samuel H. Ruggiano - St. Albans
Christine A. Sheley - Northern NH
David S. Silverman - All
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 Other Expenses 2,815 2,555 5,484 4,951
Union Bank Offices
(ATMs at all Branch Locations)
Total 9,781 9,063 19,004 17,813
Noninterest Bearing Deposits $ 222,928 $ 238,636
Income Before Taxes 2,080 3,134 4,662 6,570 VERMONT
Interest Bearing Deposits 558,658 633,019
Berlin 1028 US Route 302 802.476.0061
Time Deposits 271,722 252,031 Income Tax Expense 61 435 226 894 Fairfax Jct. Routes 104 & 128 802.849.2600
Hardwick 103 VT Route 15 West 802.472.8100
Borrowed Funds 247,096 120,549 Net income $ 2,019 $ 2,699 $ 4,436 $ 5,676 Jeffersonville 5062 VT Route 15 802.644.6600
Jericho 368 VT Route 15 802.899.7500
Subordinated Notes 16,256 16,222 Earnings Per Share $ 0.45 $ 0.60 $ 0.98 $ 1.26 Johnson 198 Lower Main Street 802.635.6600
Lyndonville 183 Depot Street 802.626.3100
Accrued Interest & Other Liabilities 17,740 15,233 Book Value Per Share $ 14.16 $ 13.10 Morrisville 20 Lower Main Street 802.888.6600
65 Northgate Plaza 802.888.6860
Common Stock 9,999 9,969 Shelburne 5068 Shelburne Road 802.985.0227
St. Albans 15 Mapleville Depot 802.524.9000
Additional Paid-in Capital 2,928 2,465 St. Johnsbury Operations and Loan Center
Retained Earnings 364 Railroad Street 802.748.3131
90,654 87,136 Branch
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss
(35,223) (36,251) 325 Portland Street 802.748.3121
Stowe 47 Park Street 802.253.6600
Williston Branch
Treasury Stock at Cost (4,312) (4,265) 31 Market St 802.878.7900
Loan Center
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity $ 1,398,446 $ 1,334,744 31 Market St 802.865.1000
Standby letters of credit were $1,629,000 and $1,592,000 at June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. NEW HAMPSHIRE
Groveton 3 State Street 603.636.1611
Littleton 263 Dells Road 603.444.7136
76 Main Street 603.444.5321
Lincoln 135 Main Street 603.745.4000
North Conway 120 North-South Road 603.356.4010