Syringa Bancorp Consolidated Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Syringa Bancorp (OTCBB:SGBP) reported that capital levels remain strong despite an unprecedented operating environment for community banks. Its subsidiary, Syringa Bank, reported risk based capital of 12.03% at September 30, 2009, which exceeds the FDIC's minimum "well capitalized" benchmark for risk based capital ratio of 10%. Management continues to actively reflect declining real estate prices and borrower financial stress in its loan portfolio and added $7,620,159 to the allowance for loan and lease losses in the third quarter of 2009. The Bancorp also recorded a $2,472,488 one-time charge for tax expense in the third quarter to write-off all existing deferred tax assets. Due to these unusually large expense items, Syringa Bancorp reported a net loss of $10,699,735 in the third quarter of 2009 and a net loss of $15,058,760 or $3.67 per diluted share through the first three quarters of 2009.

"Economic conditions are particularly challenging for community banks right now due to elevated loan losses and reduced net interest income caused by historically low interest rates and shrinking balance sheets," said Jerry F. Aldape, President and CEO. "In the third quarter, we maintained a strong capital position while recognizing stress in our loan portfolio, liquidating some non-performing assets, and writing-off a deferred tax asset. On the funding side, local customer deposit growth was strong in the third quarter due to product enhancements and the safety of FDIC-insured accounts. By writing-off the deferred tax asset we presented a very conservative balance sheet at the end of the quarter and retain the ability to offset future income taxes once we return to profitability. We have confidence in the long-term economic strength and vitality of Idaho and look forward to more normalized economic conditions and interest rates following this recession. Until then, we are aggressively managing the stress in our loan portfolio and preparing our organization for the future."

Local customer deposits as of September 30, 2009 increased $21,837,780 (14.3%) to $174,516,019 from $152,678,238 at September 30, 2008. Syringa Bancorp's total assets as of September 30, 2009 decreased $23,906,156 (8.1%) to $269,885,371 from $293,791,528 at September 30, 2008. Net interest income in the first nine months of 2009 decreased $1,739,114 (19.5%) to $7,163,376 from $8,902,490 in the same period of 2008.

Syringa Bancorp's non-interest income in the first nine months of 2009 improved $167,347 (16.7%) to $1,171,404 from $1,004,057 in the same period of 2008, including a $155,492 (43.4%) increase in non-interest income generated from mortgage activity. Non-interest expenses in the first nine months of 2009 improved $501,725 (5.4%) to $8,781,242 from $9,282,967 in the same period of 2008, including a $1,378,079 (24.4%) decrease in expense related to salaries and benefits. Total non-interest expenses were reduced despite significant increases in FDIC insurance, losses on real estate owned, and loan costs.

Syringa Bancorp was organized in April 2005 as a holding company of Syringa Bank. The Bank was formed in 1996 and has since expanded to six branch locations, two mortgage offices, and a residential construction loan production office, all within the state of Idaho. Syringa Bank is an Idaho state-chartered commercial bank.

Statements in this report regarding future events, performance or results are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("PSLRA") and are made pursuant to the safe harbors of the PSLRA. Actual results could be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause results to differ include but are not limited to: general economic and banking business conditions, competitive conditions between banks and non-bank financial service providers, interest rate fluctuations, regulatory and accounting changes, risks related to construction and development, commercial real estate and consumer lending and other risks. Forward-looking statements are accurate only as of the date released, and we do not undertake any responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

  Syringa Bancorp and Subsidiary                                                                                                               Consolidated Balance Sheet and Income Statement                                                                                              Unaudited                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Balance Sheet                                                               Income Statement                                                 (In Thousands)                                                              (In Thousands)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    For Nine Months Ending                                                 9/30/2009    9/30/2008                                                9/30/2009    9/30/2008   Assets                                                                                                                                       Cash and Due from Banks                       4,146        3,742            Interest and Fee Income                                                                                                                      Fed Funds/Investments                   591          659         Fed Funds/Investments                         22,240       19,318           Loans                                   10,392       14,129                                                                                  Total Interest and Fee Income           10,983       14,789      Gross Loans                                   243,750      265,914                                                                           Loan Loss Reserve                             (6,200   )   (4,427   )       Interest Expense                                                 Net Loans                                     237,550      261,488          Deposits                                3,079        4,594                                                                                   Other Borrowings                        492          1,044       Premises & Fixed Assets                       3,090        3,421            TPS Interest Expense                    248          248                                                                                     Total Interest Expense                  3,819        5,886       Other Assets                                  2,859        5,823                                                                                                                                                         Net Interest Income                     7,163        8,902       Total Assets                                  269,885      293,792                                                                                                                                                       Loan Loss Provision                     12,140       2,858       Liabilities                                                                                                                                  Deposits                                                                    Net Interest Income after                                        Non-Interest Bearing                          24,323       31,505           Provision for Loan Losses               (4,976   )   6,044       Interest Bearing                              197,113      172,479                                                                           Total Deposits                                221,436      203,984                                                                                                                                                       Non-Interest Income                     1,171        1,004       Other Borrowings                              20,000       47,604                                                                                                                                                        Non-Interest Expense                                             Trust Preferred Securities (TPS)              5,155        5,155            Salaries and Benefits                   4,275        5,653                                                                                   Occupancy / FF&E                        1,009        1,050       Other Liabilities                             794          1,580            Data Processing / ATM / Online Banking  297          306         Total Liabilities                             247,385      258,322          Marketing                               150          414                                                                                     FDIC Insurance                          476          131         Capital                                                                     Loan Costs                              502          279         Stockholders' Equity                          34,417       34,499           Loss (Gain) on REO                      838          7           Series A & B Preferred Equity                 8,057        -                Other                                   1,235        1,443       Series A & B Preferred Dividends              (253     )   -                Total Non-Interest Expense              8,781        9,283       Undivided Profits                             (4,893   )   2,642                                                                             Current Year Earnings                         (15,059  )   (1,314   )       Pre-Tax Net Income                      (12,586  )   (2,235  )   Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on AFS Securities  231          (358     )       Income Taxes                            2,472        (921    )   Total Capital                                 22,500       35,469                                                                                                                                                        Net Income                              (15,059  )   (1,314  )   Total Liabilities and Capital                 269,885      293,792                                                                            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