PCSB Financial Corporation Announces First Fiscal Quarter Financial Results and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PCSB Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PCSB), parent of PCSB Bank (the “Bank”), today announced its results for the three months ended September 30, 2019. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, net income was $2.8 million, or $0.18 per share, compared to $1.7 million, or $0.10 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and $2.3 million, or $0.14 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2018.On a non-GAAP basis, which excludes certain nonrecurring items, the Company recorded adjusted net income of $2.4 million, or $0.15 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to adjusted net income of $1.6 million, or $0.10 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and $2.2 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2018. Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP measures appear at the end of this release.The Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share. The dividend is payable on or about November 29, 2019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2019.First Quarter HighlightsDiluted earnings per share of $0.18, an increase of 28.6% compared to the same quarter last year.Net interest income of $12.0 million, an increase of $1.5 million, or 14.7%, compared to the same quarter last year.Net interest margin was 3.03% for the quarter, an increase from 2.94% for the same quarter last year.The efficiency ratio was 68.85% for the quarter, compared to 72.11% for the same quarter last year.Total loans receivable was $1.16 billion, a result of loan growth of $70.1 million, or 6.4%, during the quarter.Loans to deposits ratio was 94.27%, an increase from 78.49% as of the same quarter last year.The Company repurchased 179,800 shares during the quarter at a total cost of $3.5 million, or an average cost of $19.60 per share.President’s CommentsCommenting on the Company’s results, Joseph D. Roberto. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of PCSB Financial Corporation said, “I am pleased to report continued growth in our core business as we begin our third fiscal year as a public company.  We continue to build off the strong results achieved in fiscal 2019 with solid results in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 as loans grew an additional $70.1 million or 6.4%, resulting in a 28.5% increase over the year ago period.  Profitability continues to improve as net income of $2.8 million increased $500,000 or 21.5% over the year ago period.  Asset quality remains strong as the ratio of non-performing assets to total assets of 0.26% decreased from 0.43% at September 30, 2018.  As we move forward, we remain focused on enhancing shareholder value through continued growth in earnings together with capital management techniques such as share repurchases and dividends.”Income Statement SummaryNet interest income was $12.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, an increase of $1.2 million, or 11.5%, compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2019, and an increase of $1.5 million, or 14.7%, compared to quarter ended September 30, 2018. These increases in net interest income are primarily the result of increases in average net interest earning assets, as the Company has accomplished significant growth in average loans receivable compared to both the prior quarter and the same quarter last year, as well as increases in net interest margin.The net interest margin was 3.03% for the current quarter, an increase of nine basis points compared to 2.94% in both the prior quarter and prior year quarter. Included in current quarter net interest income is $477,000 of prepayment income earned on loans receivable and investment securities. Excluding this nonrecurring prepayment income, net interest margin for the quarter would have been 2.91%, a decrease of three basis points from both the prior quarter and the prior year quarter. Despite rising funding costs due to higher short-term interest rates along with competitive loan and deposit pricing, continued asset growth and a shift in the asset mix has mitigated the decrease in the net interest margin.The yield on interest-earning assets for the current quarter was 4.04%, a 23 basis point increase from the prior quarter and a 50 basis point increase from the prior year quarter. Excluding the effects of prepayment income, the yield on interest-earning assets was 3.92% for the current quarter.The cost of interest-bearing deposits was 1.20% for the current quarter, an increase of eight basis points from 1.12% for the prior quarter and an increase of 41 basis points from 0.79% for the prior year quarter. The Company has experienced a shift in the deposit mix as customers in lower costing saving products moved to higher rate money market and time deposits. Additionally, as the Company has increasingly utilized borrowings over the past year to fund loan growth, the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 1.32% for the current quarter, an increase of 16 basis points from 1.16% for the prior quarter and an increase of 51 basis points from 0.81% for the prior year quarter.The provision for loan losses was $335,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $737,000 in the prior quarter and $58,000 for the same period in 2018. Charge-offs, net of recoveries, were $6,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $18,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and $3,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2018.  Loans classified as substandard or doubtful increased $2.8 million, or 33.1%, to $11.3 million at September 30, 2019 from $8.5 million at June 30, 2019 and decreased $1.7 million, or 13.7%, from $13.0 million at September 30, 2018. Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans receivable was 0.29% as of September 30, 2019, an increase from 0.25% as of June 30, 2019 and a decrease from 0.62% as of September 30, 2018.Noninterest income increased $124,000 to $765,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to increases of $99,000 in swap income and $23,000 in gains on sale of foreclosed real estate. Noninterest income decreased $197,000 from the three months ended June 30, 2019, primarily due to a $191,000 decrease in swap income.Noninterest expense increased $779,000 to $8.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 and increased $79,000 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019. The $779,000 increase from the prior year period was caused primarily by $829,000 of stock-based compensation expense recorded in the current quarter, compared to no such expense in the prior year period. The Company applied small bank assessment credits of $98,000 which fully offset the Company’s FDIC assessment for the current quarter. The remaining credits available are $239,000.The effective income tax rate was 22.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2019, as compared to 26.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 23.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2018.Balance Sheet SummaryTotal assets increased $21.0 million to $1.66 billion at September 30, 2019 from $1.64 billion at June 30, 2019.  This increase was primarily due to an increase of $70.1 million in net loans receivable, partially offset by decreases of $38.8 million in total investment securities and $22.2 million in cash and cash equivalents. The $70.1 million increase in loans was the result of $64.9 million of originations and $44.1 million of loan purchases, partially offset by $38.9 million of net amortization and repayments. Commercial mortgages increased $74.9 million or 11.5%, and construction loans increased $5.6 million, or 42.3%, while commercial loans decreased $7.7 million or 5.8%.Total liabilities increased $20.8 million to $1.38 billion at September 30, 2019 from $1.36 billion at June 30, 2019.  This increase was primarily due to a $14.6 million increase in other liabilities, as a result of recording a $12.0 million lease liability (a related lease asset was also recorded as part of bank premises and equipment) associated with the adoption of new lease accounting standards, and a net increase of $6.3 million in deposits and escrow balances.Total shareholders’ equity increased $215,000 to $281.5 million at September 30, 2019 from $281.3 million at June 30, 2019.  This increase was primarily due to net income of $2.8 million, as well as $1.3 million of stock-based compensation and reduction in unearned ESOP shares for plan shares earned during the period, partially offset by the repurchase of $3.5 million (179,800 shares) of common stock and $659,000 of cash dividends declared and paid. As of September 30, 2019, there were 710,221 shares available to be repurchased under the current stock repurchase plan.At September 30, 2019, the Company’s book value per share and tangible book value per share were $15.97 and $15.61, respectively, compared to $15.80 and $15.44, respectively, at June 30, 2019.  Reconciliations of book value per share (GAAP measure) to tangible book value per share (non-GAAP measure) appear at the end of this release. At September 30, 2019, the Bank was considered “well capitalized” under applicable regulatory guidelines.About PCSB Financial Corporation and PCSB BankPCSB Financial Corporation is the bank holding company for PCSB Bank. PCSB Bank is a New York-chartered commercial bank that has served the banking needs of its customers in the Lower Hudson Valley of New York State since 1871. It operates from its executive offices/headquarters and 15 branch offices located in Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties in New York.This News Release contains a number of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may be identified by use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions.Forward-looking statements are based upon various assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of management’s experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors (many of which are beyond the Company’s control) that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the following: the timing and occurrence or non-occurrence of events may be subject to circumstances beyond the Company’s control; there may be increases in competitive pressure among financial institutions or from non-financial institutions; changes in the interest rate environment may reduce interest margins; changes in deposit flows, loan demand or real estate values may adversely affect the Company’s business; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines may cause the Company’s financial condition to be perceived differently; changes in corporate and/or individual income tax laws may adversely affect the Company’s financial condition or results of operations; general economic conditions, either nationally or locally in some or all areas in which the Company conducts business, or conditions in the securities markets or the banking industry may be less favorable than the Company currently anticipates; legislation or regulatory changes may adversely affect the Company’s business; technological changes may be more difficult or expensive than the Company anticipates; success or consummation of new business initiatives may be more difficult or expensive than the Company anticipates; or litigation or other matters before regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future, may delay the occurrence or non-occurrence of events longer than the Company anticipates. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by applicable law or regulation.Contact: Joseph D. Roberto
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
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