UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

 

 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

 Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 24, 2020

 

UNITED BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

 

 

 

Ohio

000-29283

34-1516518

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation)

(Commission File No.)

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

 

105 Progressive Drive, Columbus Grove, Ohio

45830-1241

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(419) 659-2141

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange

Common Stock, No Par Value

UBOH

NASDAQ Global Market

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On January 24, 2020, United Bancshares, Inc. issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019.  

 

On January 24, 2020, United Bancshares, Inc. issued a quarterly report to shareholders, clients and team members announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019, which report included unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

A copy of the earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) and quarterly report (Exhibit 99.2) are attached.

 

The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise stated in such filing.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On January 24, 2020, United Bancshares, Inc. issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. 

 

On January 24, 2020, United Bancshares, Inc. issued a quarterly report to shareholders, clients and team members announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019, which report included unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

A copy of the release (Exhibit 99.1) and quarterly report (Exhibit 99.2) are attached.

 

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise stated in such filing.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

Description

 

 

99.1

Release dated January 24, 2020

99.2

Quarterly Report dated January 24, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

United Bancshares, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:  January 24, 2020

By:

/s/ Brian D. Young

 

 

 

  Brian D. Young

 

 

 

  President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

On January 24, 2020, United Bancshares, Inc. issued the following release:

 

United Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: UBOH – news), a financial holding company headquartered in Columbus Grove, Ohio with consolidated assets of $880.0 million today announced operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019, unaudited.

 

For the quarter ended December 31, 2019, the Corporation reported net income of $4,144,000, or $1.27 basic earnings per share. This compares to the fourth quarter of 2018 net income of $2,435,000, or $0.74 basic earnings per share. The increase in operating results for the fourth quarter of 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 was primarily attributable to increases in net interest income of $165,000, non-interest income of $3,020,000, and a decrease in the provision for income taxes of $68,000, offset by increases in non-interest expenses of $1,494,000, and provision for loan loss of $50,000.

 

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2019 totaled $10,661,000, or $3.26 basic earnings per share compared to $8,220,000, or $2.51 basic earnings per share for the same period in 2018.  Compared with the same period in 2018, net income increased $2,441,000, or 29.7%.  The increase in operating results for the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2018 was primarily attributable to increases in net interest income of $688,000, and non-interest income of $5,620,000, offset by increases in non-interest expenses of $3,680,000, provision for loan loss of $100,000 and provision for income taxes of $86,000.

 

For the quarter ended December 31, 2019, non-interest income was $5,574,000, compared to $2,554,000 for the fourth quarter of 2018, a $3,020,000 increase, which was primarily attributable to increases in gain on sales of loans of $1,411,000 (112.8%), and other non-interest income of $1,608,000.  For the year ended December 31, 2019, non-interest income was $15,048,000, compared to $9,428,000 for same period in 2018, an increase of $5,620,000 (59.6%) which was primarily attributable to increases in gain on sales of loans of $4,396,000 (94.0%), an increase in other non-interest income of $1,215,000 (25.5%), and an increase in net securities gains (losses) of $9,000.  The significant increase in gain on sale of loans was attributable to the residential mortgage and governmental lending operations. As previously reported, the Corporation recorded an additional tax liability, as well as certain other measurement date deferred tax adjustments, during the third quarter of 2018 related to its acquisition of Benchmark that resulted in a $3.4 million increase to goodwill. The increase in other non-interest income resulted from the Company’s settlement of claims arising from those adjustments, which resulted in its recording a one-time net income recovery of $1,980,000 during the fourth quarter.

 

For the quarter ended December 31, 2019, non-interest expenses were $8,332,000, compared to $6,838,000 for the fourth quarter of 2018, a $1,494,000 (21.9%) increase.  The significant quarter-over-quarter increases included salaries and benefits expense of $1,044,000 (25.8%), legal fees of $127,000, loan fees of $125,000 (51.6%), consultant fees of $94,000, and information technology expenses of $75,000 (227.2%), offset by a decrease in the FDIC assessment of $70,000 (100.0%). 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2019, non-interest expenses totaled $31,117,000, compared to $27,437,000 for the same period of 2018, an increase of $3,680,000 (13.4%) which was primarily attributable to increases in salaries and benefits expense of $2,762,000 (17.4%), loan fees of $432,000 (46.9%), legal fees of $77,000 (24.3%), consultant fees of $93,000, ATM processing expenses of $101,000 (15.2%), and information technology expenses of $105,000 (92.0%), offset by a decrease in the FDIC assessment of $184,000 (69.9%).

 

Total assets amounted to $880.0 million at December 31, 2019, compared to $830.3 million at December 31, 2018, an increase of $49.7 million (6.0%). The increase in total assets was primarily the result of increases of $9.9 million in cash and cash equivalents (due to deposit growth), $14.2 million in net loans, $7.6 million in loans held for sale, and $16.3 million in securities available-for-sale. Deposits during this same period increased $40.9 million (6.1%).

 

Shareholders’ equity increased from $80.9 million at December 31, 2018 to $94.8 million at December 31, 2019. This increase was primarily the result of net income during the year ended December 31, 2019 of $10,661,000 and an increase in unrealized securities gains, net of tax of $4,636,000, offset by dividends paid of $1,701,000. The increase in unrealized securities gains during the year ended December 31, 2019, was the result of customary and expected changes in the bond market. Net unrealized gains and losses on securities are reported as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

United Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company of The Union Bank Company which serves Allen, Delaware, Franklin, Hancock, Marion, Putnam, Sandusky, Van Wert and Wood Counties in Ohio, with office locations in Bowling Green, Columbus Grove, Delaware, Delphos, Findlay, Gahanna, Gibsonburg, Kalida, Leipsic, Lima, Marion, Ottawa, Pemberville, Plymouth and Westerville Ohio.

 

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements that are provided to assist in the understanding of anticipated future financial performance.  However, such performance involves risk and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the strength of the local economies in which operations are conducted, the effects of and changes in policies and laws of regulatory agencies, inflation, and interest rates.  For further discussion of certain factors that may cause such forward-looking statements to differ materially from actual results, refer to the 2018 Form 10-K.

Exhibit 99.2

 

United Bancshares, Inc.

 

Quarterly Report

December 31, 2019

 

Shareholders, Clients and Team Members:

 

I am pleased to report that as a result of the effort and commitment of our team members that once again your Company had a successful year.  In addition to reporting income before taxes of approximately $12.3 million, return on average tangible equity of 18.49% and return on average assets of 1.24%, all noticeable increases from previous years, your company continues to focus on sustainable growth. We continue to believe that growth in full relationships with our clients is key to the continued increase in income generation for our shareholders. As such, we continue to focus our activities around driving those relationships across services and product lines.

 

These focused activities led to year over year growth of 2.6% in loans and 6.1% in deposits. During this same period, the Company recognized a 94.0% increase in gain on loan sales. While net interest income will continue to be our largest source of income, the enduring challenges of industry-wide margin compression make it increasingly important to generate non-interest income.  Both our residential mortgage activities and governmental lending units are providing those opportunities, while at the same time capturing customer relationships during those transactions.  Relationship banking is, has been, and will continue to be the fundamental driver of our long-term profitability and success.

 

It is also important to note that during the fourth quarter of 2019, the company realized an increase in other non-interest income due to the settlement of claims related to prior year tax adjustments which resulted in recording a one-time net income recovery of $1,980,000.

 

The continued accomplishments of your Company is the undeniable result of the ongoing efforts of the Company’s dedicated team members and Board of Directors in implementing our Strategic Plan. Their efforts and our strong corporate values of respect for and accountability to our shareholders, clients, colleagues, and communities are the foundation for the continued success of your Company. Thank you for your ongoing support and the trust you have placed in us.

 

Respectfully,

 


Brian D. Young

President and CEO

 

 

 

 

United Bancshares, Inc.

and Subsidiaries

 

Financial Information (unaudited)

 

Year ended

December 31, 2019

   

Year ended

December 31, 2018

 
   

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Condensed Statement of Income

               

Interest income

  $ 37,819     $ 34,365  

Interest expense

    8,924       6,158  

Net interest income

    28,895       28,207  

Provision for loan losses

    550       450  

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

    28,345       27,757  

Non-interest income

    15,048       9,428  

Non-interest expenses

    31,117       27,436  

Income before income taxes

    12,276       9,749  

Provision for income taxes

    1,615       1,529  

Net income

  $ 10,661     $ 8,220  
                 

Average common shares outstanding (basic)

    3,270,878       3,268,667  
                 

PER COMMON SHARE

               

Net income

  $ 3.26     $ 2.51  

Book value

  $ 29.00     $ 24.76  

Tangible book value (non-GAAP)*

  $ 19.99     $ 15.71  

Closing price

  $ 22.71     $ 20.02  
                 

FINANCIAL RATIOS

               

Return on average assets

    1.24

%

    1.02

%

Return on average tangible equity (non-GAAP)

    18.49

%

    16.79

%

Net interest margin

    3.76

%

    3.97

%

Efficiency ratio

    70.03

%

    72.03

%

Loans (including held for sale) to deposits

    83.68

%

    85.45

%

 

PERIOD END BALANCES

   

As of

December 31, 2019

   

As of

December 31, 2018

 

Assets

  $ 880,014     $ 830,300  

Loans, gross

  $ 576,424     $ 561,614  

Deposits

  $ 707,134     $ 666,236  

Shareholders' equity

  $ 94,781     $ 80,944  
                 

Common shares outstanding

    3,268,095       3,269,358  

 

 

*  Tangible book value per share is calculated by dividing tangible equity by average shares outstanding.

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of shareholders' equity to tangible equity

         
   

December 31,

2019

   

December 31,

2018

 

Shareholders' equity

  $ 94,781     $ 80,944  

Less goodwill and other intangibles

    29,410       29,569  

Tangible common equity

  $ 65,371     $ 51,375  

Average Shareholders' equity

  $ 87,132     $ 76,058  

Less average goodwill and other intangibles (a)

    29,484       27,103  

Average tangible common equity

  $ 57,648     $ 48,955  

 

(a)  Goodwill and other intangibles for the December 31, 2019 period, as compared to the December 31, 2018 period, includes the impact of the $3.2 million goodwill adjustment made in August 2018 as a result of a review of the accounting and tax implications of the September 2017 Benchmark Bancorp, Inc. transaction.

 

 

 

 

UNITED BANCSHARES, INC.

 

DIRECTORS

Robert L. Benroth

Herbert H. Huffman

H. Edward Rigel

David P. Roach

 

Daniel W. Schutt – Chairman

R. Steven Unverferth

Brian D. Young

 

 

OFFICERS

Brian D. Young - President/CEO

Heather M. Oatman - Secretary

Stacy A. Cox – Chief Financial Officer

 

 

THE UNION BANK COMPANY

 

DIRECTORS

Robert L. Benroth

Anthony M.V. Eramo

Herbert H. Huffman

Kevin L. Lammon

William R. Perry

H. Edward Rigel

David P. Roach

Carol R. Russell    

Daniel W. Schutt

R. Steven Unverferth

Brian D. Young - Chairman/President/CEO

 

INVESTOR MATERIALS:

United Bancshares, Inc. has traded its common stock on the NASDAQ Markets Exchange under the symbol “UBOH” since March 2001. Annual and quarterly shareholder reports, regulatory filings, press releases, and articles about United Bancshares, Inc. are available in the Shareholder Information section of our website www.theubank.com or by calling 1-800-837-8111.

 

 

 

 

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Bowling Green, OH 43402

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Columbus Grove, OH 45830

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