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LINCOLNTON, N.C., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carolina Trust Bank (NASDAQ:CART) announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. The Company reported a net loss of $908,000, or $0.52 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to net income of $4,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. The major factors for the decline in earnings were due to an increase in the provision for loan losses, which amounted to $673,000 compared to $125,000 for the same period in 2008 and an increase in FDIC insurance premiums. The bank also recorded a $129,000 charge to income tax expense to reverse income tax benefits recorded in the first two quarters of this year. John Michael Cline, President & CEO, stated, "Considering the state of the economy, we felt it was only prudent to increase our provision for loan losses. With current unemployment levels and the status of the housing market we believe that a conservative approach is warranted. We are fortunate that the bank retains its 'well capitalized' status. That status affords the flexibility to increase our provision for loan losses thereby protecting our balance sheet and our stockholders' interests. By taking this approach, we position the bank to weather the current economy and be in position to take advantage of future improvements in the economy, the housing market and an improving employment environment."
As of September 30, 2009, Carolina Trust Bank had total assets of $175,310,000, up 14% from the same period a year ago. Total deposits also grew 14% to $139,661,000 and total loans grew 5% to $147,704,000.
Cline continued, "While prudent measures have been taken to protect our balance sheet, we continue to grow the bank. Additionally, we completed our acquisition of Carolina Commerce Bank in Gastonia, North Carolina on October 15. We believe this acquisition will enhance future growth and profitability."
Carolina Trust Bank is a full service state chartered bank headquartered in Lincolnton, N.C. operating out of six full service branches in Lincoln, Catawba and Gaston Counties and a loan production office in Rutherford County. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CART.
Carolina Trust Bank
(Dollars in thousands)
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September 30
2009 2008
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Balance Sheet Data:
Total Assets 175,310 153,578
Total Deposits 139,661 122,608
Total Loans 147,704 140,208
Reserve for Loan Loss 2,322 1,640
Total Shareholders Equity 19,111 16,784
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
For the
Three Months Ended Year to Date
September 30 September 30
2009 2008 2009 2008
Income and Per Share Data:
Interest Income 2,252 2,303 6,577 6,914
Interest Expense 1,014 1,073 3,091 3,234
Net Interest Income 1,238 1,230 3,486 3,680
Provision for Loan Loss 673 125 955 294
Net Interest Income After
Provision 565 1,105 2,531 3,386
Other Income 201 206 669 627
Other Expense 1,477 1,320 4,206 3,890
Income Before Taxes (711) (9) (1,006) 123
Income Tax Expense (benefit) 129 (13) - 16
Net Income (840) 4 (1,006) 107
Preferred Stock Dividend 68 - 177 -
Income available to common
shareholders (908) 4 (1,183) 107
Earnings Per Common Share:*
Basic (0.52) 0.00 (0.67) 0.06
Diluted (0.52) 0.00 (0.67) 0.06
Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic 1,761,410 1,756,252 1,761,410 1,749,514
Diluted 1,761,410 1,762,076 1,761,410 1,776,301
Asset Quality:
Net Loan Charge-Offs 1,068 2 1,081 71
Net Loan Charge-Offs to
Average Loans (%) 0.73% 0.00% 0.74% 0.05%
Performance Ratios:
Return on Average Assets (%) -1.91% 0.01% -0.79% 0.10%
Return on Average Equity (%) -16.72% 0.09% -6.86% 0.85%
Net Interest Margin (%) 3.06% 3.35% 2.91% 3.53%
Note: All quarterly information is unaudited.
DATASOURCE: Carolina Trust Bank
CONTACT: John Michael Cline, President & CEO, Carolina Trust Bank,
+1-704-735-1104
Web Site: http://www.carolinatrust.com/