MVB Financial Announces First Quarter Earnings, Strong Deposit Growth

FAIRMONT, W.Va., May 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- MVB Financial Corp., (OTC Markets GroupOTCQB: MVBF) today announced quarterly results for the period ended March 31, 2016.  MVB Financial and its subsidiaries – MVB Bank, MVB Mortgage, and MVB Insurance (collectively "MVB") – reported total net income of $1.8 million including the effect of two items which collectively added $231,000 to net earnings. The two items in the first quarter were the recovery of non-accrual interest income from a non-performing loan and internal reorganization expenses.

"Our solid performance first quarter continued the positive trends from second half 2015," said Larry F. Mazza, CEO, MVB Financial, Corp. "Our strong balance sheet growth, improving net interest income and efficiency initiatives, especially during a continuing period of economic challenges clearly reflect the effective execution of our strategic plan."

Comparing results to the first quarter 2015:

• Net loans increased 29.4 percent, reaching $1.067 billion;
• Total deposits grew $225 million to $1.092 billion or a 26.0 percent increase;
• Total assets increased $238 million or 19.9 percent to reach $1.433 billion;
• Net interest income grew 41.7 percent, or $3.1 million to $10.7 million;
  • This includes the above noted $662,000 recovery of non-accrual interest noted above
• Noninterest income was down 15.1 percent or $1.7 million;
  • The contribution to noninterest income of the non-operating mortgage derivative asset was $2.0 million lower this quarter than the first quarter of 2015.

Comparing results from the first quarter 2016 to the fourth quarter 2015:

• Net loans increased $43 million or 4.2 percent, leading to an increase in total assets of $48 million or 3.5 percent;
• Deposits increased $79 million, or 7.8 percent from the fourth quarter of 2015;
  • Of this deposit growth, approximately $74 million or 93.6 percent reflected growth in non-time deposits
• Net interest income increased 8.2 percent or $811,000, including the aforementioned non-recurring item;
• Noninterest income increased by 14.5 percent or $1.2 million reflecting the improved mortgage market during the period;
• Noninterest expense growth increased 8.5 percent, or $1.3 million compared to the prior quarter; and
  • This includes $500,000 attributed to the aforementioned internal reorganization expenses
• Nonperforming loans decreased $2 million or 19.2 percent; net charge-offs remained low at 0.02 percent of average loans for the first quarter.

Other notable items in first quarter 2016:

• In February, the MVB Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share to shareholders of record on March 1, 2016. The dividend was paid March 15, 2016.
• BauerFinancial, Inc., a leading national bank rating and research firm, again recognized MVB Bank as a 5-Star Superior bank, indicating MVB Bank's safety, soundness and financial strength.
• DepositAccounts.com, an independent company that provides health ratings for all federally ensured financial institutions, ranks MVB Bank with an "A" rating.

About MVB Financial Corp.
MVB Financial Corp. (OTCQB: MVBF) is a financial holding company headquartered in Fairmont, W.Va. Through its subsidiaries, MVB Bank, Inc., MVB Mortgage and MVB Insurance, the company provides community banking, mortgage banking, insurance and wealth management services to individuals and corporate clients in the Mid-Atlantic region.

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SOURCE MVB Financial Corp.