CONTACT: Mark W. Jaindl, President and Chief Executive Officer
Allentown, PA, April 22, 2013
American Bank Incorporated (OTC BB: AMBK), the parent company of American Bank, today announced earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Net income for the quarter was $1,045,000, or $0.17 per diluted share, a decrease of $196,000 from $1,241,000, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the same period in the prior year. The decrease in net income for the quarter was the result of a decrease in net interest income and non-interest income with increases in the provision for loan losses and non-interest expenses.
Net interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 was $3,152,000, a decrease of $108,000 from the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The decrease in net interest income results from a decrease of 14 basis points in the net interest margin to 2.56% at March 31, 2013, compared to 2.70% at March 31, 2012. The provision for loan losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 was $54,000, an increase of $32,000 from the $22,000 provision for loan losses recorded in the 2012 quarter. Non-interest income decreased by $37,000 to $234,000 at March 31, 2013 compared to $271,000 at March 31, 2012, primarily the result of a decrease in gains on the sale of loans and a decrease of earnings on bank-owned life insurance. Non-interest expense increased by $108,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to the same quarter in 2012 primarily from an increase in salaries and wages.
American Bank’s operating expense to asset ratio increased to 1.40% for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 compared to 1.35% for the prior year period.
American Bank’s net loans outstanding increased by $16.1 million to $319.7 million at March 31, 2013, compared to $303.6 million at March 31, 2012. Even with the increase in the loan portfolio, the quality of American Bank’s loan portfolio remains strong with no non-accruing loans at March 31, 2013.
American Bank is a "well capitalized" institution based upon all regulatory capital standards.
American Bank, Inc. common stock last traded at $7.50 per share. American Bank, Inc. Series A preferred stock (AMBKO) last traded at $6.00. American Capital Trust I Preferred Securities (AMBKP) last traded at $8.00.
About American Bank
American Bank is a locally-owned community bank based in Allentown, PA. American Bank is recognized as a 5-Star Superior rated financial institution (the highest rating possible) by Bauer Financial Inc., designating it as one of the strongest banks in the nation as well as being named one of the safest banks in the nation by MSN Money. American Bank was ranked #1 by the Morning Call’s Top Workplaces in the Lehigh Valley and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania.
American Bank offers a complete selection of banking products and services to suit the needs of consumers and businesses and includes checking, money market, savings, certificates of deposit, consumer and commercial loans and Visa credit cards. Dedicated to providing customers superior, personalized customer service, American Bank also offers some of the best loan and deposit rates available and as a result, for the past 12 years, has received the Bankrate.com® Top Tier award for consistently offering annual percentage yields (APYs) that were among the highest reported. Their online banking service, AmericanBank Online, which is accessible from the Bank’s website at AMBK.com, allows customers to bank conveniently and delivers a full range of real-time online banking services free of charge including online bill payment and presentment, ACH Direct, transfers between accounts, transaction history, check images and e-Statements. In addition, both consumer and business customers can bank on the go using mobile banking which includes mobile deposit. American Bank is FDIC insured and is an Equal Housing Lender.
AmericanBank Online is a registered trade mark for the Internet financial services provided by American Bank, a state-chartered, FDIC-insured, full-service financial institution serving customers throughout the United States. American Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System.
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