Oconee Financial Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 Results

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Feb 10, 2023, 09:36 ET

WATKINSVILLE, Ga., Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oconee Financial Corporation ("Oconee") (OTCQX: OSBK) is pleased to report results for the fourth quarter of 2022. Unaudited net income for the three months ending December 31, 2022, was $1,271,602 or $1.42 per common share. This compares to $708,199 or $0.79 per common share for the fourth quarter of the prior year, an increase of 79.6%. The increase in net earnings for the fourth quarter 2022 was mainly attributable to an increase in net interest income of $852,000 compared to the same period of 2021. This was mainly due to increases in interest income on investments of $660,000 and interest income on interest-bearing bank balances of $395,000.

Unaudited net income YTD as of December 31, 2022 was $4,123,685 or $4.60 per common share. This compares to $2,999,529 or $3.35 per common share for the year ended December 31, 2021. This represents an increase of 37.5% in net earnings YTD December 31, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021.

Total assets as of December 31, 2022 were $536.7 million, compared to total assets of $571.1 million as of December 31, 2021, a decrease of 6.0%. Total loans were $295.6 million and total deposits were $494.9 million as of December 31, 2022. This compared to total loans of $298.0 million and deposits of $519.7 million at December 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2022, total loans decreased 0.8% and total deposits decreased 4.8% versus December 31, 2021. The decrease in total deposits and total assets is primarily due to a decline in retail and municipal deposits. Book value per share at December 31, 2022 was $32.43 versus $43.88 at December 31, 2021. The decrease in book value per share during the year was due to unrealized losses in the Bank's investment portfolio.

Neil Stevens, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oconee, commenting on the fourth quarter's results noted, "We were very pleased with both the fourth quarter and full year results for 2022. We believe we're successfully navigating a very challenging interest rate environment. We continue to see good loan production and sound credit quality."

Oconee Financial Corporation is headquartered in Watkinsville, Georgia and operates four full-service financial centers and one loan production office. In February 2023, Oconee State bank celebrated 63 years of service and continues to be the only locally owned and operated community bank headquartered in Oconee County. Oconee State Bank has proudly served the local community, providing an unparalleled commitment to personalized service, innovative products and solutions, and strives to bring exceptional value to our customers through local ownership, involvement, and decision-making. We continuously strive to create remarkable experiences that significantly mark the lives of others.

OCONEE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET

				12/31/2022	12/31/2021
				(Unaudited)
ASSETS
		Cash and due from banks		$ 51,430,016	$ 85,774,514
		Securities available for sale (at fair value)		159,640,457	162,165,152
		Other investment		285,500	247,400
		Mortgage loans held for sale		140,409	1,212,617

		Loans, net of unearned income		300,130,642	302,523,687
		Allowance for loan loss		(4,549,357)	(4,542,292)
			Loans, net	295,581,285	297,981,395

		Premises and equipment		8,000,576	8,602,518
		Other assets		21,669,411	15,158,402
			Total Assets	$ 536,747,653	$ 571,141,998

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Liabilities:
		Deposits		$ 494,869,684	$ 519,693,969
		Federal Home Loan Bank Advances		--	--
		Subordinated debenture, net of capitalized expenses		9,818,393	9,794,445
		Dividends payable		--	--
		Accrued expenses and other liabilities		2,976,385	2,320,963
			Total Liabilities	507,664,463	531,809,377

	Stockholder's Equity:
		Common Stock		1,795,900	1,795,076
		Restricted Stock		(43,528)	(38,311)
		Additional Paid in Capital		4,176,342	4,159,822
		Retained earnings		36,764,762	33,268,328
		Unrealized gain/loss on securities and derivatives		(13,610,285)	147,706
			Total Stockholder's Equity	29,083,191	39,332,621

			Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity	$ 536,747,653	$ 571,141,998

			Book Value Per Share	$ 32.43	$ 43.88

OCONEE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF INCOME-YTD

				12/31/2022	12/31/2021
				(Unaudited)
	Interest Income:
		Loans		$ 13,924,934	$ 15,281,802
		Securities available for sale
			State, County & Municipal	765,942	685,752
			Treasuries & Agencies	2,103,601	875,535
			Corporate	379,271	346,038
		Federal funds sold & other		743,302	102,278
				17,917,050	17,291,405

	Interest Expense:
		Deposits		783,609	1,001,740
		Other		639,116	623,949
		Total Interest Expense		1,422,725	1,625,689

			Net interest income	16,494,326	15,665,716

	Provision for loan losses			--	456,000

		Net income after provision for loan losses		16,494,326	15,209,716

	Noninterest income
		Service charges on deposit accounts		645,856	458,943
		Gain (loss) on Sale of Assets		218,227	(268,123)
		Securities gains (losses), net		749	172,312
		Mortgage banking income		1,017,698	2,067,991
		SBA loan related income		1,245,249	339,651
		Commissions on investment sales		122,104	187,329
		Other		1,616,323	1,434,421
		Total noninterest income		4,866,206	4,392,523

	Noninterest expense
		Salaries and employee benefits		9,496,173	9,300,150
		Occupancy		1,181,164	1,425,137
		Other operating		5,354,838	5,145,490
		Total noninterest expense		16,032,175	15,870,776

			Income before provision for income taxes	5,328,357	3,731,463

	Provision for income taxes			1,204,672	731,934

			Net Income	$ 4,123,685	$ 2,999,529

			Period-Ending Outstanding Shares	896,824	896,412
			Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	896,823	896,412
			YTD Earnings Per Common Share	$ 4.60	$ 3.35

OCONEE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF INCOME-QTD

				12/31/2022	12/31/2021
				(Unaudited)
	Interest Income:
		Loans		$ 3,767,185	$ 3,923,036
		Securities available for sale
			State, County & Municipal	189,802	168,142
			Treasuries & Agencies	924,721	264,838
			Corporate	94,766	94,766
		Federal funds sold & other		431,509	36,578
				5,407,982	4,487,360

	Interest Expense:
		Deposits		275,659	218,171
		Other		166,786	155,987
		Total Interest Expense		442,444	374,158

			Net interest income	4,965,538	4,113,203

	Provision for loan losses			--	220,500

		Net income after provision for loan losses		4,965,538	3,892,703

	Noninterest income
		Service charges on deposit accounts		159,193	126,728
		Gain (loss) on Sale of Assets		--	(203,971)
		Securities gains (losses), net		--	--
		Mortgage banking income		153,933	405,419
		SBA loan related income		260,035	183,938
		Commissions on investment sales		21,619	24,249
		Other		391,309	378,718
		Total noninterest income		986,089	915,081

	Noninterest expense
		Salaries and employee benefits		2,628,861	2,433,066
		Occupancy		289,423	375,854
		Other operating		1,402,034	1,144,600
		Total noninterest expense		4,320,318	3,953,519

			Income before provision for income taxes	1,631,308	854,265

	Provision for income taxes			359,706	146,066

			Net Income	$ 1,271,602	$ 708,199

			Period-Ending Outstanding Shares	896,824	896,412
			Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	896,823	896,412
			QTD Earnings Per Common Share	$ 1.42	$ 0.79