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U & I Financial Corp. Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Continues Growth in the New Year

LYNNWOOD, WA / ACCESSWIRE / April 29, 2021 / U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), the holding company for UniBank, today reported quarterly earnings of $1.6 million or $0.29 per share in the first quarter, as compared to $1.4 million or $0.25 per share for the same quarter of 2020, increasing by $250 thousand or 18.3%, primarily due to increased Net Interest Income.

As of March 31, 2021, total assets ended at a record, $411.9 million, increasing by $58.0 million or 16.4% from the year earlier period of $353.9 million. Net loans reached a record $296.1 million, increasing by $55.6 million or 23.1% from the year earlier period of $240.4 million. Finally, total deposits grew by $49.7 million or 17.0% to a record, $342.3 million, from the year earlier period of $292.6 million.

The SBA PPP Loans total at March 31, 2021 was $43.9 million. During the year, a total of $15.9 million new PPP loans was generated, while a total of $10.5 million PPP loans from the previous year was forgiven.

"We are pleased with the outstanding performance to start the year, continuing the momentum from the previous years. We continue to be one of the top SBA and USDA lenders in our market area among the locally based banks," said Peter Park, President and CEO. He added that, "Although there is ongoing economic uncertainty, the future looks brighter with the COVID-19 conditions easing, resulting in improved financial outlooks for our customers, particularly in the hospitality and restaurant industries. Despite our steady growth, our credit quality has continued to be resilient, as we plan on resolving even the minimal non-accrual loans and COVID-related deferments. We thank our shareholders and customers for their continued support during these turbulent times, and we hope that the worst is behind us."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2021 First Quarter Financial Highlights:

Total assets grew 16.4% to $411.9 million as compared to $353.9 million a year ago.

Net loans grew 23.1% to $296.1 million as compared to $240.4 million a year ago.

Loans held for sale increased to $11.3 million as compared to $1.8 million a year ago.

Total deposits grew 17.0% to $342.3 million as compared to $292.7 million a year ago.

Net income grew 18.3% to $1.6 million as compared to $1.4 million one year ago.

Net interest margin was 4.09% as compared to 3.77% one year ago.

Gain on sale of SBA/USDA loans was $728 thousand as compared to $871 thousand a year ago.

Return on average equity was 11.00% as compared to 10.76% a year ago.

Return on average assets was 1.67% as compared to 1.62% a year ago.

The allowance for loan losses to loans, excluding PPP loans, was 1.78% as compared to 1.27% a year ago.

Nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.16% as compared to 0.19% a year ago.

Efficiency ratio (noninterest expense divided by revenue) for the year was 58.83% as compared to 57.74% a year ago.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

About U & I Financial Corp.

UniBank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), is one of the highest performing banks in Washington state in terms of return on assets. Based in Lynnwood, Washington, the Bank was founded in 2006 to serve the small to medium-sized businesses, professionals, and residents with a particular emphasis on Korean and other ethnic minority communities. Customers can access their accounts in any of the 4 branches - Lynnwood, Bellevue, Federal Way and Tacoma - online, or through the Bank's ATM network.

For more information, visit www.unibankusa.com or call (425) 275-9700.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forward-Looking Statement Safe Harbor

This news release contains comments or information that constitutes forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that are based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements describe U & I Financial Corp.'s projections, estimates, plans and expectations of future results and can be identified by words such as "believe," "intend," "estimate," "likely," "anticipate," "expect," "looking forward," and other similar expressions. They are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from the results expressed in these forward-looking statements, which because of their forward-looking nature, are difficult to predict. Investors should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement, and should consider factors that might cause differences including but not limited to the degree of competition by traditional and nontraditional competitors, declines in real estate markets, an increase in unemployment or sustained high levels of unemployment; changes in interest rates; adverse changes in local, national and international economies; changes in the Federal Reserve's actions that affect monetary and fiscal policies; changes in legislative or regulatory actions or reform, including without limitation, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program; demand for products and services; changes to the quality of the loan portfolio and our ability to succeed in our problem-asset resolution efforts; the ongoing uncertainties from COVID-19; the impact of technological advances; changes in tax laws; and other risk factors. U & I Financial Corp. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or clarify any forward-looking statement to reflect the impact of events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

   
 Statement of Income (Unaudited)  
 
  Mar-21     Dec-20     Mar-20     Mar-20     Mar-20  
(Dollars in thousands except EPS)
  QTD     QTD     QTD     $ Var     %Var  
Interest Income
  3,936     3,961     3,919     17       0.4%  
Interest Expense
    214       292       904       (690 )     (76.3% )
Net Interest Income
    3,722       3,669       3,015       707       23.4%  
Provision for Loan Losses
    -       250       300       (300 )     (100.0% )
Gain on Sale of SBA/USDA Loans
    728       1,402       871       (143 )     (16.4% )
Gain on Sale of Securities
    -       -       78       (78 )     (100.0% )
Other Non-interest Income
    403       272       267       136       50.9%  
Non-interest Income
    1,131       1,674       1,216       (85 )     (7.0% )
Salaries & Benefits
    2,025       1,922       1,617       408       25.2%  
Occupancy Expense
    176       172       167       9       5.4%  
Other Expense
    654       751       613       41       6.7%  
Non-interest Expense
    2,855       2,845       2,397       458       19.1%  
Net Income before Income Taxes
    1,998       2,248       1,534       464       30.2%  
Income Taxes
    380       428       166       214       128.9%  
Net Income/(Loss)
  1,618     1,820     1,368     250       18.3%  
 
                                       
Total Outstanding Shares (in thousands)
    5,579       5,579       5,573                  
Basic Earnings per Share
  0.29     0.33     0.25                  
 
                                       
Statement of Condition (Unaudited)
     
 
  Mar-21     Dec-20     Mar-20     Mar-20     Mar-20  
(Dollars in thousands)
  Qtr End     Qtr End     Qtr End     $ Var     %Var  
 
                             
Cash and Due from Banks
  23,332     24,936     38,101     (14,769 )     -38.8%  
Investments
    57,556       58,573       54,810       2,746       5.0%  
Loans Held for Sale
    11,324       6,689       1,774       9,550       538.3%  
Gross Loans
    300,621       294,618       243,505       57,116       23.5%  
Allowance for Loan Losses
    (4,568 )     (4,568 )     (3,086 )     (1,482 )     -48.0%  
Net Loans
    296,053       290,050       240,419       55,634       23.1%  
Fixed Assets
    5,785       5,891       6,105       (320 )     -5.2%  
Other Assets
    17,813       17,759       12,686       5,127       40.4%  
Total Assets
  411,863     403,898     353,895     57,968       16.4%  
 
                                       
Checking
  76,148     79,648     49,018     27,130       55.3%  
NOW
    9,858       8,837       11,786       (1,928 )     -16.4%  
Money Market
    122,204       152,719       154,079       (31,875 )     -20.7%  
Savings
    12,197       11,015       8,797       3,400       38.6%  
Certificates of Deposit
    121,915       85,349       68,962       52,953       76.8%  
Total Deposits
    342,322       337,568       292,642       49,680       17.0%  
Borrowed Funds
    8,000       5,000       8,000       -       0.0%  
Other Liabilities
    1,471       2,244       1,370       101       7.4%  
Total Liabilities
    351,793       344,812       302,012       49,781       16.5%  
Shareholders' Equity
    60,070       59,086       51,883       8,187       15.8%  
Total Liabilities & Equity
  411,863     403,898     353,895     57,968       16.4%  
 
                                       
Financial Ratios
     
 
  Mar-21     Dec-20     Mar-20              
(Dollars in thousands except BVS)
  QTD     QTD     QTD              
Performance Ratios
                                  
Return on Average Assets
    1.67 %     1.87 %     1.62 %                
Return on Average Equity
    11.00 %     12.59 %     10.76 %                
Net Interest Margin
    4.09 %     4.02 %     3.77 %                
Efficiency Ratio
    58.83 %     53.25 %     57.74 %                
 
                                       
Capital
                                       
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio
    14.89 %     14.65 %     15.10 %                
Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio
    20.41 %     19.79 %     18.48 %                
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio
    20.41 %     19.79 %     18.48 %                
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio
    21.67 %     21.04 %     19.59 %                
Book Value per Share
  10.77     10.59     9.31                  
 
                                       
Asset Quality
                                       
Net Loan Charge-Offs (Recoveries)
  $ 0     $ (13 )   $ (10 )                
Allowance for Loan Losses to Loans
    1.52 %     1.55 %     1.27 %                
Allowance Ratio, Excluding PPP Loans
    1.78 %     1.78 %     1.27 %                
Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets
    0.16 %     0.19 %     0.19 %                
 
                                       

Investor Relations Contact:
U & I Financial Corp.
Stephanie Yoon
425-275-9727

SOURCE: U & I Financial Corp.



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