Jefferson Security Bank Announces Earnings for the Third Quarter & First Nine Months of 2008 Reflecting Challenging Market Co...

  
    
  
  
    
      Jefferson Security Bank (OTCBB: JFWV) reported net income of $1,099,453, 
      or $3.67 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, which 
      is a decrease of $657,038, 37.4%, from net income of $1,756,491, or 
      $5.85 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
    
    
      For the third quarter ended September 30, 2008, the Bank incurred a net 
      loss of $64,008 compared to net income for the third quarter ended 
      September 30, 2007 of $520,784. This decrease was the primary result of 
      management’s decision to strengthen the 
      allowance for loan losses after completing the quarterly evaluation. The 
      loan loss provision during the quarter ended September 30, 2008 was 
      $945,000 compared to $18,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. 
      Earnings/(loss) per share was ($0.21) for the third quarter ended 
      September 30, 2008 compared to $1.74 for the quarter ended September 30, 
      2007.
    
    
      Commenting on the results, K. Stephen Morris, President and CEO, said, “We 
      are operating in unprecedented times. The current economic conditions 
      are impacting our customers and in some cases affecting their ability to 
      pay their debts, which has required management to take a proactive step 
      toward recognizing the potential for loan losses. We know our borrowers 
      well, we understand their problems, and we are committed to working with 
      them through these difficult times. We are not a sub-prime lender, nor 
      is it our practice to lend outside of our identified market areas.
    
    
      “However, having laid out the rationale for 
      the significant loan loss provision, I wish to emphasize that the 
      anticipated losses may not be incurred and that Jefferson Security Bank 
      earned $3.67 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. 
      Moreover, without the increased loan loss provisions for the quarter and 
      nine months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to the same periods in 
      2007, earnings for both periods would have been comparable. This fact 
      shows the underlying earnings capability of the Bank even in the current 
      very difficult times.
    
    
      “Jefferson Security Bank has an excellent 
      liquidity position in that its ratio of loans, net of reserve, to 
      deposits was 71.5% as of September 30, 2008. This ratio is considerably 
      lower than almost all other members of the bank’s 
      national peer group, and thus exemplifies our ability to meet the cash 
      needs of our borrowers and depositors. Moreover, Jefferson Security Bank 
      maintains capital ratios that exceed ‘well 
      capitalized’ regulatory requirements. 
      Collectively these standards of measurement give management confidence 
      that Jefferson Security Bank will weather the current financial storm as 
      it has others since its founding in 1869.
    
    
      “Book value per share was $64.30 as of 
      September 30, 2008. Through the nine months ended September 30, 2008, 
      Jefferson Security Bank repurchased 4,693 common shares, which shows 
      that the Board of Directors is confident in the long-term strength of 
      Jefferson Security Bank and is focused on increasing shareholder value.”
    
    
      Total assets for the Bank as of September 30, 2008 were $239.2 million, 
      which is a decrease of $9.7 million or 3.9% from total assets as of 
      September 30, 2007 of $248.9 million. Loans, net of reserve, as of 
      September 30, 2008 were $150.6 million, which is a decrease of $13.5 
      million or 8.2% from loans, net of reserve, as of September 30, 2007 of 
      $164.1 million. Deposits as of September 30, 2008 were $210.8 million, 
      which is a decrease of $17.6 million or 7.7% from deposits as of 
      September 30, 2007 of $228.4 million. As of September 30, 2008, book 
      value per share was $64.30, which is an increase of $2.03 or 3.3% from 
      book value per share of $62.27 as of September 30, 2007.
    
    
      Jefferson Security Bank, founded in 1869, is a community bank engaged in 
      the general banking business in Berkeley County and Jefferson County, 
      West Virginia, and Washington County, Maryland. The Bank currently has 
      six offices.
    
    
      This press release may contain forward-looking statements, as defined by 
      federal securities laws, which may involve significant risks and 
      uncertainties. The statements are based on estimates and assumptions 
      made by management in conjunction with other factors deemed appropriate 
      under the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from 
      current projections. Readers are encouraged to read filings the Bank has 
      made with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for additional 
      information.
    
    
      Offices:
    
    
      105 East Washington Street, Shepherdstown, WV (304-876-9000)
    
    
      7994 Martinsburg Pike, Shepherdstown, WV (304-876-2800)
    
    
      873 East Washington Street, Charles Town, WV (304-725-9752)
    
    
      277 Mineral Drive, Suite 1, Inwood, WV (304-229-6000)
    
    
      1861 Edwin Miller Boulevard, Martinsburg, WV (304-264-0900)
    
    
      103 West Main Street, Sharpsburg, MD (301-432-3900)