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Century Bancorp, Inc. Announces Earnings for Q1 2021, Up 11.4%; Record Assets and Deposits; Quarterly Dividend Declared

Century Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNBKA) (www.centurybank.com) (“the Company”) today announced net income of $10,770,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, or $1.93 per Class A share diluted, an increase of 11.4% compared to net income of $9,666,000, or $1.74 per Class A share diluted, for the same period a year ago. Total assets increased 14.6% from $6.36 billion at December 31, 2020 to $7.29 billion at March 31, 2021.

The Company's Board of Directors voted a regular quarterly dividend of 18.00 cents ($0.18) per share on the Company's Class A common stock, and 9.00 cents ($0.09) per share on the Company's Class B common stock. The dividends were declared payable May 17, 2021 to shareholders of record on May 3, 2021.

Net interest income totaled $28.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 compared to $25.2 million for the same period in 2020. The 13.4% increase in net interest income for the period is primarily due to a decrease in interest expense as a result of falling interest rates. The net interest margin decreased from 2.11% on a fully tax-equivalent basis for the first quarter of 2020 to 1.80% for the same period in 2021. This was primarily the result of increased margin pressure during the recent decrease in interest rates across the yield curve. The average balances of earning assets increased for 2021 compared to the same period last year, by $1.61 billion or 31.0%, combined with an average yield decrease of 1.03%, resulting in a decrease in interest income of $4.3 million. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased for 2021 compared to the same period last year, by $1.19 billion or 27.9%, combined with an average interest-bearing liabilities interest cost decrease of 0.86%, resulting in a decrease in interest expense of $7.6 million.

The provision for loan losses decreased by $1,625,000 from $1,075,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 compared to a credit of $550,000 for the same period in 2021. The provision for the first quarter of 2020 was primarily as a result of provisions related to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The credit provision for the first quarter of 2021 was primarily attributable to a decline in loan balances exclusive of Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans and a reduction in specific allocations to the allowance for loan losses.

The Company’s effective tax rate increased from 5.8% for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 to 13.5% for the same period in 2021. This was primarily as a result of an increase in taxable income relative to total income.

At March 31, 2021, total equity was $381.3 million compared to $370.4 million at December 31, 2020. The Company’s equity increased primarily as a result of earnings and a decrease in total accumulated other comprehensive loss, offset somewhat by dividends paid.

The Company’s leverage ratio stood at 6.16% at March 31, 2021, compared to 6.64% at December 31, 2020. The decrease in the leverage ratio was due to an increase in quarterly average assets, offset somewhat by an increase in stockholders’ equity. Book value as of March 31, 2021 was $68.00 per share compared to $66.53 at December 31, 2020.

The Company’s allowance for loan losses was $35.0 million or 1.17% of loans outstanding at March 31, 2021, compared to $35.5 million or 1.18% of loans outstanding at December 31, 2020, and $30.8 million or 1.23% of loans outstanding at March 31, 2020. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to loans outstanding has decreased from March 31, 2020, primarily from approximately $213 million of qualifying PPP loans that are guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), which require no allowance for loan losses. Nonperforming assets totaled $942,000 at March 31, 2021, compared to $4.0 million at December 31, 2020, and $1.7 million at March 31, 2020.

As of March 31, 2021, the Company had COVID-19 modifications of 8 loans aggregating $36,152,000, primarily consisting of short-term payment deferrals. Of these modifications, $36,152,000, or 100%, were performing in accordance with their modified terms.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) allows companies to delay Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (CECL), including the current expected credit losses methodology for estimating allowances for credit losses. The Company elected to delay FASB ASU 2016-13. This ASU was delayed until the earlier of the date on which the national emergency concerning the COVID–19 outbreak declared by the President on March 15, 2020 terminates or December 31, 2020, with an effective retrospective implementation date of January 1, 2020. On December 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law. The law changed the delayed implementation date to the earlier of the first day of the Company’s fiscal year that begins after the date on which the national emergency terminates or January 1, 2022.

Proposed Transaction with Eastern Bankshares, Inc.

On April 7, 2021, the Company and Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (“Eastern” ) (NASDAQ: EBC) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger pursuant to which, through a series of transactions, Eastern will acquire the Company in a cash transaction for total consideration valued at approximately $642 million. Under the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, (i) each holder of Class A common stock will receive a cash payment of $115.28 per share of Class A common stock and (ii) each holder of Class B common stock will receive a cash payment of $115.28 per share of Class B common stock. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by the shareholders of the Company and required regulatory approvals.

Additional information about the transaction can be found in the joint press release issued on April 7, 2021, which is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.centurybank.com.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed merger, the Company will provide its shareholders with a proxy statement and other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. Eastern will also file relevant materials in connection with its proposed acquisition of the Company. Shareholders of the Company are urged to read the proxy statement and other relevant documents and any amendments or supplements to those documents, because they will contain important information which should be considered before making any decision regarding the transaction. A free copy of the proxy statement, as well as other filings containing information about the Company and Eastern, when they become available, may be obtained at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of the proxy statement may also be obtained, free of charge, from the Company’s website at https://investors.centurybank.com/, or by contacting Century’s Investor Relations at 400 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA, Attention: William P. Hornby, Telephone: (781) 393-4630.

Certain Information Regarding Participants

The Company and Eastern and their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of the Company’s shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. You can find information about the Company’s executive officers and directors in the materials filed by the Company with the SEC. Additional information regarding the interests of those participants and other persons who may be deemed participants in the transaction and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, may be obtained, with respect to the Company, by reading the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the SEC on March 10, 2021 and other relevant documents regarding the proposed merger to be filed with the SEC and, with respect to Eastern, by reading Eastern’s April 1, 2021 proxy statement for its 2021 annual meeting of shareholders filed by Eastern with the SEC on April 1, 2021 and other relevant documents regarding the proposed merger to be filed with the SEC. Free copies of these documents may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.

The Company, through its subsidiary bank, Century Bank and Trust Company, a state chartered full service commercial bank, operating twenty-seven full-service branches in the Greater Boston area, offers a full range of Business, Personal and Institutional Services.

Century Bank and Trust Company is a member of the FDIC and is an Equal Housing Lender.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company. Actual results may differ from those contemplated by these statements. The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which includes among other things, the ability of the Company and Eastern to satisfy the conditions set forth in the Agreement and Plan of Merger (as discussed above) and disruptions to the Company’s business during the pendency of the proposed merger (as discussed above). Actual performance and results of operations may differ materially from those projected or suggested in the forward-looking statements due to certain risks and uncertainties, which are included in more detail in the Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings submitted to the SEC. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events or otherwise.

 
Century Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Comparative Statements of Condition (unaudited)
(in thousands)

March 31,

December 31,

Assets

2021

2020

Cash and Due From Banks

$

116,242

$

136,735

Federal Funds Sold and Interest-bearing Deposits In Other Banks

500,521

237,265

 
Securities Available-for-Sale (AFS)

265,620

284,116

 
Securities Held-to-Maturity

3,217,176

2,509,088

 
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston stock, at cost

13,361

13,361

 
Loans:
Commercial & Industrial

1,315,295

1,314,245

Municipal

137,073

137,607

Construction & Land Development

7,854

10,909

Commercial Real Estate

796,660

789,836

Residential Real Estate

460,123

448,436

Consumer and Other

19,987

20,439

Home Equity

255,770

274,357

 
Total Loans

2,992,762

2,995,829

Less: Allowance for Loan Losses

34,952

35,486

 
Net Loans

2,957,810

2,960,343

 
Bank Premises and Equipment, net

39,750

39,062

Accrued Interest Receivable

13,981

13,283

Goodwill

2,714

2,714

Other Assets

162,149

162,867

 
Total Assets

$

7,289,324

$

6,358,834

 
Liabilities
Demand Deposits

$

1,321,084

$

1,103,878

 
Interest Bearing Deposits:
Savings and NOW Deposits

2,269,617

1,728,092

Money Market Accounts

2,324,557

2,074,108

Time Deposits

480,784

546,143

 
Total Interest Bearing Deposits

5,074,958

4,348,343

 
Total Deposits

6,396,042

5,452,221

 
Borrowed Funds:
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

228,755

232,090

Other Borrowed Funds

151,769

177,009

 
Total Borrowed Funds

380,524

409,099

 
Other Liabilities

95,343

91,022

Subordinated Debentures

36,083

36,083

 
Total Liabilities

6,907,992

5,988,425

 
Total Stockholders' Equity

381,332

370,409

 
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity

$

7,289,324

$

6,358,834

 
 
Century Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Comparative Statements of Income (unaudited)
For the quarter ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands)
 

Quarter ended March 31,

2021

2020

 
Interest Income:
Loans

$

21,605

$

22,199

Securities Held-to-Maturity

13,117

15,293

Securities Available-for-Sale

630

1,693

Federal Funds Sold and Interest-bearing Deposits In Other Banks

179

610

 
Total Interest Income

35,531

39,795

 
Interest Expense:
Savings and NOW Deposits

1,118

3,725

Money Market Accounts

2,886

5,572

Time Deposits

1,581

3,172

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

141

626

Other Borrowed Funds and Subordinated Debentures

1,238

1,499

 
Total Interest Expense

6,964

14,594

 
Net Interest Income

28,567

25,201

 
Provision For Loan Losses

(550

)

1,075

 
Net Interest Income After
Provision for Loan Losses

29,117

24,126

 
Other Operating Income:
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts

2,218

2,296

Lockbox Fees

996

930

Other Income

989

1,084

 
Total Other Operating Income

4,203

4,310

 
Operating Expenses:
Salaries and Employee Benefits

12,250

11,371

Occupancy

1,702

1,515

Equipment

949

837

Other

5,970

4,450

 
Total Operating Expenses

20,871

18,173

 
Income Before Income Taxes

12,449

10,263

 
Income Tax Expense

1,679

597

 
Net Income

$

10,770

$

9,666

 
 
 
Century Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Quarter-to-Date Average Comparative Statements of Condition (unaudited)
(in thousands)

March 31,

March 31,

Assets

2021

2020

Cash and Due From Banks

$

135,050

$

77,723

Federal Funds Sold and Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks

715,155

173,928

 
Securities Available-For-Sale (AFS)

288,969

271,972

Securities Held-to-Maturity (HTM)

2,816,215

2,299,750

 
Total Loans

2,981,994

2,447,962

Less: Allowance for Loan Losses

35,734

29,765

 
Net Loans

2,946,260

2,418,197

 
Unrealized (Loss)Gain on Securities AFS and HTM Transfers

(1,234

)

(3,152

)

Bank Premises and Equipment

39,639

35,445

Accrued Interest Receivable

14,000

12,639

Goodwill

2,714

2,714

Other Assets

172,748

160,053

 
Total Assets

$

7,129,516

$

5,449,269

 
Liabilities
Demand Deposits

$

1,195,863

$

758,173

 
Interest Bearing Deposits:
Savings and NOW Deposits

2,227,705

1,732,835

Money Market Accounts

2,296,286

1,480,399

Time Deposits

510,287

589,396

Total Interest Bearing Deposits

5,034,278

3,802,630

 
Total Deposits

6,230,141

4,560,803

 
Borrowed Funds:
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

234,810

246,272

Other Borrowed Funds

152,686

181,756

 
Total Borrowed Funds

387,496

428,028

 
Other Liabilities

99,787

87,423

Subordinated Debentures

36,083

36,083

 
Total Liabilities

6,753,507

5,112,337

 
Total Stockholders' Equity

376,009

336,932

 
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity

$

7,129,516

$

5,449,269

 
Total Average Earning Assets - QTD

$

6,802,333

$

5,193,612

 
 
Century Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Selected Key Financial Information (unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)

March 31,

March 31,

2021

2020

 
Performance Measures:
 
Earnings per average Class A share, diluted, quarter

$

1.93

$

1.74

Return on average assets, quarter

0.61

%

0.71

%

Return on average stockholders' equity, quarter

11.62

%

11.54

%

Net interest margin (taxable equivalent), quarter

1.80

%

2.11

%

Efficiency ratio, Non-GAAP (1)

60.7

%

57.5

%

Book value per share

$

68.49

$

61.19

Tangible book value per share - Non-GAAP (1)

$

68.00

$

60.70

Capital / assets

5.23

%

6.12

%

Tangible capital / tangible assets - Non-GAAP (1)

5.20

%

6.08

%

 
 
Common Share Data:
Average Class A shares outstanding, diluted, quarter

5,567,909

5,567,909

 
Shares outstanding Class A

3,656,469

3,652,349

Shares outstanding Class B

1,911,440

1,915,560

Total shares outstanding at period end

5,567,909

5,567,909

 
 
Asset Quality and Other Data:
 
Allowance for loan losses / loans

1.17

%

1.23

%

Nonaccrual loans

$

942

$

1,701

Nonperforming assets

$

942

$

1,701

Loans 90 days past due and still accruing

$

-

$

-

Accruing troubled debt restructures

$

2,099

$

2,337

Net charge-offs (recoveries), quarter

$

(16

)

$

(144

)

 
Leverage ratio

6.16

%

7.26

%

Common equity tier 1 risk weighted capital ratio

11.24

%

11.87

%

Tier 1 risk weighted capital ratio

12.22

%

13.02

%

Total risk weighted capital ratio

13.19

%

14.04

%

Total risk weighted assets

$

3,591,013

$

3,036,664

 
 
(1) Non-GAAP Financial Measures are reconciled in the following tables:
 
Calculation of Efficiency ratio:
 
Total adjusted operating expenses(numerator)

$

20,871

$

18,173

 
Net interest income

$

28,567

$

25,201

Total other operating income

4,203

4,310

Tax equivalent adjustment

1,632

2,098

Total income(denominator)

$

34,402

$

31,609

 
Efficiency ratio - Non-GAAP

60.7

%

57.5

%

 
Calculation of tangible book value per share:
 
Total stockholders' equity

$

381,332

$

340,687

Less: goodwill

2,714

2,714

Tangible stockholders' equity(numerator)

$

378,618

$

337,973

 
Total shares outstanding at period end(denominator)

5,567,909

5,567,909

 
Tangible book value per share - Non-GAAP

$

68.00

$

60.70

Book value per share - GAAP

$

68.49

$

61.19

 
Calculation of tangible capital / tangible assets:
 
Total stockholders' equity

$

381,332

$

340,687

Less: goodwill

2,714

2,714

Tangible stockholders' equity(numerator)

$

378,618

$

337,973

 
Total assets

$

7,289,324

$

5,562,286

Less: goodwill

2,714

2,714

Tangible assets(denominator)

$

7,286,610

$

5,559,572

 
Tangible capital / tangible assets - Non-GAAP

5.20

%

6.08

%

Capital / assets - GAAP

5.23

%

6.12

%

 

Contacts:

William P. Hornby, CPA
whornby@centurybank.com
Phone: 781-393-4630
Fax: 781-393-4071

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