Business Wire | Oct 12, 2021 04:45PM EDT

Century Bancorp, Inc. Announces Record Earnings for Q3 2021, Up 7.8%

Oct. 12, 2021

MEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 2021--Century Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNBKA)(www.centurybank.com) ("the Company") today announced net income of $33,325,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, or $5.99 per Class A share diluted, an increase of 8.9% compared to net income of $30,609,000, or $5.50 per Class A share diluted, for the same period a year ago. Total assets increased 12.1% from $6.36 billion at December 31, 2020 to $7.13 billion at September 30, 2021. For the quarter ended September 30, 2021, net income totaled $11,732,000, or $2.11 per Class A share diluted, an increase of 7.8% compared to net income of $10,887,000, or $1.96 per Class A share diluted, for the same period a year ago. This is the Company's final reporting period prior to its anticipated merger with Eastern Bankshares, Inc., as discussed below.

As previously announced on September 14, 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 October 15, 2021, to shareholders of record on October 1, 2021.

Net interest income totaled $88.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $78.4 million for the same period in 2020. The 13.5% 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 2.01% on a fully tax-equivalent basis for the first nine months of 2020 compared to 1.81% for the same period in 2021. This was primarily the result of increased margin pressure as a result of decreases in interest rates across the yield curve in 2020. The average balances of interest-earning assets increased for 2021 compared to the same period last year, by $1.36 billion, or 24.4%, combined with an average yield decrease of 0.68%, resulting in a decrease in interest income of $6.0 million. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased for 2021 compared to the same period last year, by $1.04 billion, or 23.2%, combined with an average interest-bearing liabilities interest cost decrease of 0.59%, resulting in a decrease in interest expense of $16.5 million.

The provision for loan losses decreased by $4.4 million from $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a credit of $750,000 for the same period in 2021. The provision for the first nine months of 2020 was primarily a result of provisions related to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The credit provision for the first nine months of 2021 was primarily attributable to a reduction in specific allocations to the allowance for loan losses and a reduction in the historical experience reserve allocation.

Total operating expenses totaled $62.6 million for the first nine months of 2021 compared to $53.4 million for the same period last year, an increase of $9.2 million or 17.3%. The increase was primarily attributable to a $3.4 million increase in salaries and employee benefits and a $5.3 million increase in other expenses.

Salaries and employee benefits increased for the first nine months of 2021 mainly as a result of merit increases, lower bonus accruals during the same period in 2020 as a result of uncertainties from the COVID-19 pandemic, decreased deferred origination cost credits, and increased employee benefits including health insurance costs. Other expenses increased for the first nine months of 2021 mainly as a result of merger related expenses, increased FDIC insurance expense as a result of increased deposits and assessment rates, and increased COVID-19 related expenses.

The Company's effective tax rate increased from 9.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, to 15.7% for the same period in 2021. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily the result of an increase in taxable income relative to total income and nondeductible merger related expenses.

At September 30, 2021, total stockholders' equity was $403.0 million compared to $370.4 million at December 31, 2020. Total stockholders' equity increased primarily as a result of an increase in earnings and a decrease in total accumulated other comprehensive loss, offset somewhat by dividends declared.

The Company's leverage ratio stood at 6.31% at September 30, 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 total stockholders' equity. Book value per share as of September 30, 2021, was $72.37 compared to $66.53 at December 31, 2020.

The Company's allowance for loan losses was $34.8 million or 1.19% of loans outstanding at September 30, 2021, compared to $35.5 million or 1.18% of loans outstanding at December 31, 2020, and $33.4 million or 1.12% of loans outstanding at September 30, 2020. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to loans outstanding has remained relatively stable for the time periods presented. Nonperforming assets totaled $1.3 million at September 30, 2021, compared to $4.0 million at December 31, 2020, and $1.4 million at September 30, 2020.

As of September 30, 2021, the Company had COVID-19 modifications of 2 loans aggregating $16.3 million, primarily consisting of short-term payment deferrals. Of these modifications, $16.3 million, 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.

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 (the "Merger Agreement") 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 Merger Agreement, (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. The Company's shareholders approved the Merger Agreement at the Special Meeting of the Shareholders held on July 7, 2021. The Company received the required regulatory approvals for the transaction during the third quarter of 2021.

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.

About Century Bancorp, Inc.

The Company, through its subsidiary bank, Century Bank and Trust Company, a state chartered full service commercial bank, operating twenty-eight full-service branches in the Greater Boston area and Southern New Hampshire, 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 Merger Agreement, (as discussed above) and disruptions to the Company's business during the pendency of the anticipated 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) September December 30, 31,

Assets 2021 2020

Cash and Due From Banks $ 97,743 $ 136,735

Federal Funds Sold and Interest-bearing Deposits In 492,243 237,265Other Banks Securities Available-for-Sale (AFS) 205,861 284,116

Securities Held-to-Maturity 3,211,978 2,509,088

Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston stock, at cost 11,594 13,361

Loans: Commercial & Industrial 1,321,907 1,314,245

Municipal 138,945 137,607

Construction & Land Development 6,358 10,909

Commercial Real Estate 729,384 789,836

Residential Real Estate 466,109 448,436

Consumer and Other 19,549 20,439

Home Equity 243,225 274,357

Total Loans 2,925,477 2,995,829

Less: Allowance for Loan Losses 34,764 35,486

Net Loans 2,890,713 2,960,343

Bank Premises and Equipment, net 42,222 39,062

Accrued Interest Receivable 13,413 13,283

Goodwill 2,714 2,714

Other Assets 161,081 162,867

Total Assets $ 7,129,562 $ 6,358,834

Liabilities Demand Deposits $ 1,203,943 $ 1,103,878

Interest Bearing Deposits: Savings and NOW Deposits 2,314,472 1,728,092

Money Market Accounts 2,337,665 2,074,108

Time Deposits 348,296 546,143

Total Interest Bearing Deposits 5,000,433 4,348,343

Total Deposits 6,204,376 5,452,221

Borrowed Funds: Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 269,961 232,090

Other Borrowed Funds 118,786 177,009

Total Borrowed Funds 388,747 409,099

Other Liabilities 97,405 91,022

Subordinated Debentures 36,083 36,083

Total Liabilities 6,726,611 5,988,425

Total Stockholders' Equity 402,951 370,409

Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity $ 7,129,562 $ 6,358,834

Century Bancorp, Inc. and SubsidiariesConsolidated Comparative Statements of Income (unaudited)For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020(in thousands)Quarter ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

2021

2020

2021

2020

Interest Income:Loans$

20,926

$

21,431

$

63,419

$

63,478

Securities Held-to-Maturity13,678

14,186

40,908

44,701

Securities Available-for-Sale475

818

1,662

3,493

Federal Funds Sold and Interest-bearing Deposits In Other Banks186

69

477

747

Total Interest Income35,265

36,504

106,466

112,419

Interest Expense:Savings and NOW Deposits570

1,726

2,441

7,569

Money Market Accounts2,368

3,056

7,743

12,090

Time Deposits791

2,858

3,487

9,141

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase91

241

330

1,176

Other Borrowed Funds and Subordinated Debentures1,065

1,292

3,527

4,093

Total Interest Expense4,885

9,173

17,528

34,069

Net Interest Income30,380

27,331

88,938

78,350

Provision(Credit) For Loan Losses(200

)

900

(750

)

3,675

Net Interest Income AfterProvision for Loan Losses30,580

26,431

89,688

74,675

Other Operating Income:Service Charges on Deposit Accounts2,243

2,239

6,632

6,558

Lockbox Fees914

996

2,876

2,850

Other Income1,015

934

2,973

3,112

Total Other Operating Income4,172

4,169

12,481

12,520

Operating Expenses:Salaries and Employee Benefits11,907

11,362

36,459

33,020

Occupancy1,457

1,477

4,750

4,448

Equipment956

809

2,836

2,608

Other6,419

4,519

18,577

13,306

Total Operating Expenses20,739

18,167

62,622

53,382

Income Before Income Taxes14,013

12,433

39,547

33,813

Income Tax Expense2,281

1,546

6,222

3,204

Net Income$

11,732

$

10,887

$

33,325

$

30,609

Century Bancorp, Inc. andSubsidiariesConsolidated ComparativeStatements of Income(unaudited)For the quarter and nine monthsended September 30, 2021 and2020(in thousands) Quarter ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30,

2021 2020 2021 2020

Interest Income:Loans $ 20,926 $ 21,431 $ 63,419 $ 63,478

Securities Held-to-Maturity 13,678 14,186 40,908 44,701

Securities Available-for-Sale 475 818 1,662 3,493

Federal Funds Sold and 186 69 477 747Interest-bearing Deposits InOther Banks Total Interest Income 35,265 36,504 106,466 112,419

Interest Expense:Savings and NOW Deposits 570 1,726 2,441 7,569

Money Market Accounts 2,368 3,056 7,743 12,090

Time Deposits 791 2,858 3,487 9,141

Securities Sold Under 91 241 330 1,176Agreements to RepurchaseOther Borrowed Funds and 1,065 1,292 3,527 4,093Subordinated Debentures Total Interest Expense 4,885 9,173 17,528 34,069

Net Interest Income 30,380 27,331 88,938 78,350

Provision(Credit) For Loan (200 ) 900 (750 ) 3,675Losses Net Interest Income AfterProvision for Loan Losses 30,580 26,431 89,688 74,675

Other Operating Income:Service Charges on Deposit 2,243 2,239 6,632 6,558AccountsLockbox Fees 914 996 2,876 2,850

Other Income 1,015 934 2,973 3,112

Total Other Operating Income 4,172 4,169 12,481 12,520

Operating Expenses:Salaries and Employee Benefits 11,907 11,362 36,459 33,020

Occupancy 1,457 1,477 4,750 4,448

Equipment 956 809 2,836 2,608

Other 6,419 4,519 18,577 13,306

Total Operating Expenses 20,739 18,167 62,622 53,382

Income Before Income Taxes 14,013 12,433 39,547 33,813

Income Tax Expense 2,281 1,546 6,222 3,204

Net Income $ 11,732 $ 10,887 $ 33,325 $ 30,609

Century Bancorp, Inc. and SubsidiariesConsolidated Year-to-Date Average Comparative Statements of Condition (unaudited)(in thousands)September 30,

September 30,

Assets2021

2020

Cash and Due From Banks$

121,234

$

80,686

Federal Funds Sold and Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks544,227

238,525

Securities Available-For-Sale (AFS)261,908

293,301

Securities Held-to-Maturity (HTM)3,137,556

2,346,502

Total Loans2,985,768

2,693,000

Less: Allowance for Loan Losses35,332

31,359

Net Loans2,950,436

2,661,641

Unrealized (Loss)Gain on Securities AFS and HTM Transfers(250

)

(2,861

)

Bank Premises and Equipment40,362

36,253

Accrued Interest Receivable13,678

12,630

Goodwill2,714

2,714

Other Assets172,044

164,804

Total Assets$

7,243,909

$

5,834,195

LiabilitiesDemand Deposits$

1,205,456

$

889,237

Interest Bearing Deposits:Savings and NOW Deposits2,342,016

1,881,897

Money Market Accounts2,332,307

1,603,367

Time Deposits460,474

597,589

Total Interest Bearing Deposits5,134,797

4,082,853

Total Deposits6,340,253

4,972,090

Borrowed Funds:Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase247,665

220,796

Other Borrowed Funds135,556

169,972

Total Borrowed Funds383,221

390,768

Other Liabilities96,964

88,028

Subordinated Debentures36,083

36,083

Total Liabilities6,856,521

5,486,969

Total Stockholders' Equity387,388

347,226

Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity$

7,243,909

$

5,834,195

Total Average Earning Assets - QTD$

6,975,666

$

5,881,860

Total Average Earning Assets - YTD$

6,929,459

$

5,571,328

Century Bancorp, Inc. and SubsidiariesConsolidated Year-to-Date Average Comparative Statements ofCondition (unaudited)(in thousands) September 30, September 30,

Assets 2021 2020

Cash and Due From Banks $ 121,234 $ 80,686

Federal Funds Sold and Interest-Bearing Deposits 544,227 238,525 in Other Banks Securities Available-For-Sale (AFS) 261,908 293,301

Securities Held-to-Maturity (HTM) 3,137,556 2,346,502

Total Loans 2,985,768 2,693,000

Less: Allowance for Loan Losses 35,332 31,359

Net Loans 2,950,436 2,661,641

Unrealized (Loss)Gain on Securities AFS and HTM (250 ) (2,861 )TransfersBank Premises and Equipment 40,362 36,253

Accrued Interest Receivable 13,678 12,630

Goodwill 2,714 2,714

Other Assets 172,044 164,804

Total Assets $ 7,243,909 $ 5,834,195

LiabilitiesDemand Deposits $ 1,205,456 $ 889,237

Interest Bearing Deposits:Savings and NOW Deposits 2,342,016 1,881,897

Money Market Accounts 2,332,307 1,603,367

Time Deposits 460,474 597,589

Total Interest Bearing Deposits 5,134,797 4,082,853

Total Deposits 6,340,253 4,972,090

Borrowed Funds:Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 247,665 220,796

Other Borrowed Funds 135,556 169,972

Total Borrowed Funds 383,221 390,768

Other Liabilities 96,964 88,028

Subordinated Debentures 36,083 36,083

Total Liabilities 6,856,521 5,486,969

Total Stockholders' Equity 387,388 347,226

Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity $ 7,243,909 $ 5,834,195

Total Average Earning Assets - QTD $ 6,975,666 $ 5,881,860

Total Average Earning Assets - YTD $ 6,929,459 $ 5,571,328

Century Bancorp, Inc. and SubsidiariesConsolidated Selected Key Financial Information (unaudited)(in thousands, except share data)September 30,

September 30,

2021

2020

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

2.11

$

1.96

Earnings per average Class A share, diluted, year-to-date$

5.99

$

5.50

Return on average assets, year-to-date0.62

%

0.70

%

Return on average stockholders' equity, year-to-date11.50

%

11.78

%

Net interest margin (taxable equivalent), quarter1.82

%

1.96

%

Net interest margin (taxable equivalent), year-to-date1.81

%

2.01

%

Efficiency ratio, Non-GAAP (1)58.9

%

55.4

%

Book value per share$

72.37

$

65.27

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

71.88

$

64.79

Capital / assets5.65

%

5.77

%

Tangible capital / tangible assets - Non-GAAP (1)5.62

%

5.73

%

Common Share Data:Average Class A shares outstanding, diluted, quarter and year-to-date5,567,909

5,567,909

Shares outstanding Class A3,672,969

3,655,469

Shares outstanding Class B1,894,940

1,912,440

Total shares outstanding at period end5,567,909

5,567,909

Asset Quality and Other Data:Allowance for loan losses / loans1.19

%

1.12

%

Nonaccrual loans$

1,318

$

1,419

Nonperforming assets$

1,318

$

1,419

Loans 90 days past due and still accruing$

-

$

49

Accruing troubled debt restructures$

2,058

$

2,240

Net recoveries, year-to-date$

(28

)

$

(134

)

Leverage ratio6.31

%

6.79

%

Common equity tier 1 risk weighted capital ratio11.71

%

11.36

%

Tier 1 risk weighted capital ratio12.68

%

12.40

%

Total risk weighted capital ratio13.65

%

13.39

%

Total risk weighted assets$

3,618,083

$

3,370,541

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

62,622

$

53,382

Net interest income$

88,938

$

78,350

Total other operating income12,481

12,520

Tax equivalent adjustment4,939

5,558

Total income(denominator)$

106,358

$

96,428

Efficiency ratio - Non-GAAP58.9

%

55.4

%

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

402,951

$

363,434

Less: goodwill2,714

2,714

Tangible stockholders' equity(numerator)$

400,237

$

360,720

Total shares outstanding at period end(denominator)5,567,909

5,567,909

Tangible book value per share - Non-GAAP$

71.88

$

64.79

Book value per share - GAAP$

72.37

$

65.27

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

402,951

$

363,434

Less: goodwill2,714

2,714

Tangible stockholders' equity(numerator)$

400,237

$

360,720

Total assets$

7,129,562

$

6,295,426

Less: goodwill2,714

2,714

Tangible assets(denominator)$

7,126,848

$

6,292,712

Tangible capital / tangible assets - Non-GAAP5.62

%

5.73

%

Capital / assets - GAAP5.65

%

5.77

%

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