MVB Financial delivers solid results in First Quarter 2014
Propelled by deposit and loan expansion at MVB Bank
FAIRMONT, W.Va., May 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MVB Financial Corp., (OTC Markets GroupOTCQB: MVBF) today announced quarterly results for the period ending March 31, 2014. MVB Financial and its subsidiaries – MVB Bank, MVB Mortgage, and MVB Insurance (collectively "MVB Insurance") – reported total net income of $1.158 million for the first quarter.
Interest margin after provision expense and non-interest income, combined, for MVB, increased during the first quarter of 2014 by 12.8 percent or $1.4 million compared to the first quarter of 2013. Further, growth in net interest income after provision for loan loss grew from $3.9 million to $6.2 million, or 61.1 percent, compared to the same quarter of the prior year. Non-interest income was lower by $977,000 when compared to the same quarter last year. This was a result of $1.9 million less in mortgage related income, which was partially offset by $869,000 growth in income by MVB Insurance during the first quarter 2014.
Comparing first quarter 2013 to first quarter 2014, MVB experienced growth in total assets to $997 million or a 31.8 percent increase. In the same period, total deposits grew $234 million to $755 million or 45.0 percent higher than same time last year. Again comparing the most recent quarter to that of a year ago, MVB saw significant growth in total net loans of $218 million or 48.3 percent reaching $670 million at the end of first quarter 2014.
"Our first quarter results reflect that we have acted for tomorrow, knowing we could not rest on today," stated Larry F. Mazza, CEO of MVB Financial Corp. "Our results are solid given the industry dynamics and MVB's significant investment in the future as shown in our strong loan growth, greater market presence and emerging insurance business."
"MVB has successfully continued to grow assets with a quality balance sheet, improved fee income and attention to controlling operating expenses," noted Mazza.
MVB continued its strong trend in credit quality during the first quarter of 2014. MVB Bank is consistently recognized as a '5-Star Superior Bank' and among the financially strongest banks in the nation designated by Bauer Financial, the nation's leading bank rating and research firm. Additionally, the Bank earned an A+ health rating from DepositAccounts.com during 2013, indicating its superior standing in security for depositors.
About MVB Financial Corp.
MVB Financial Corp. ("MVB" or "MVB Financial"; OTCQB: MVBF) was formed on January 1, 2004 as a bank holding company and, effective December 19, 2012, elected to become a financial holding company. MVB Financial features multiple subsidiaries and affiliated businesses, including MVB Bank, Inc. ("MVB Bank"), Potomac Mortgage Group, Inc. which does business as MVB Mortgage ("MVB Mortgage"), and MVB Insurance, LLC ("MVB Insurance"). The Company's principal executive offices are located at 301 Virginia Avenue, Fairmont, W.Va., 26554-2777, and its telephone number is (304) 363-4800. For additional information regarding MVBF visit ir.mvbbanking.com. The OTCQB is a market tier operated by the OTC Market Group Inc., for over-the-counter traded companies that are current in their reporting with a U.S. regulator.
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All statements other than statements of historical fact included herein are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such information involves risks and uncertainties that could result in the actual results of MVB Financial Corp. ("MVB Financial" or the "Company") differing from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) the Company may incur loan losses due to negative credit quality trends in the future that may lead to deterioration of asset quality; (ii) the Company may incur increased charge-offs in the future; (iii) the Company could have adverse legal actions of a material nature; (iv) the Company may face competitive loss of customers; (v) the Company may be unable to manage its expense levels; (vi) the Company may have difficulty retaining key employees; (vii) changes in the interest rate environment may have results on the Company's operations materially different from those anticipated by the Company's market risk management functions; (viii) changes in general economic conditions and increased competition could adversely affect the Company's operating results; (ix) changes in other regulations, government policies, and application of regulations affecting bank holding companies and their subsidiaries including changes in monetary policies may negatively impact the Company's operating results and that could impact acquisition activities; (x) the effects of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act may adversely affect the Company; (xi) the risk that the benefits from the acquisition of certain assets and assumption of certain liabilities of CFG Community Bank may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected, including as a result of changes in general economic and market conditions, interest and exchange rates, monetary policy, laws and regulations and their enforcement and the degree of competition in the geographic and business areas in which MVB Bank, Inc. ("MVB Bank") and CFG Community Bank operate; (xii) the reaction of the MVB Bank and CFG Community Bank customers, employees and counterparties to the acquisition and integration; (xiii) the integration of the operations of MVB Bank and CFG Community Bank may be more difficult, costly or time-consuming than expected; (xiv) the risk that the new investments to support the growth of MVB Insurance, LLC ("MVB Insurance") may not be fully realized or may take longer than expected due to general economic and market conditions; (xv) diversion of management time on acquisition or diversified growth issues; and, (xvi) other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
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