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Section 1: 8-K

 

 

 

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): July 23, 2019

 

Landmark Bancorp, Inc. 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   0-33203   43-1930755
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		   (Commission
File Number)		   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

701 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

(785) 565-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A

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

 

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):

 

  [  ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
     
  [  ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
     
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class:   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share   LARK   Nasdaq Global Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company [  ]

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [  ]

 

 

 

   
 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations.

 

On July 23, 2019, Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing results for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

The Company also announced in the press release that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.20 per share. The cash dividend will be paid to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 7, 2019 and payable on August 21, 2019. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (d) Exhibits

 

99.1 Press Release dated July 23, 2019

 

   
 

 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: July 23, 2019 LANDMARK BANCORP, INC.
   
  By: /s/ Mark A. Herpich
  Name: Mark A. Herpich
  Title: Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and
    Chief Financial Officer

 

   
 

 

 

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Section 2: EX-99.1

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts:
July 23, 2019 Michael E. Scheopner
  President and Chief Executive Officer
  Mark A. Herpich
  Chief Financial Officer
  (785) 565-2000

 

Landmark Bancorp, Inc. Announces Earnings for the Second Quarter of 2019

Declares Cash Dividend of $0.20 per Share

 

(Manhattan, KS, July 23, 2019) – Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (“Landmark”; Nasdaq: LARK), a bank holding company serving 24 communities across Kansas, reported net earnings of $2.6 million ($0.59 per diluted share) for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to $2.8 million ($0.65 per diluted share) for the second quarter of 2018. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, Landmark reported net earnings of $4.8 million ($1.09 per diluted share), compared to $4.9 million ($1.14 per diluted share) in the first half of 2018. Management will host a conference call to discuss these results at 10:00 a.m. (Central time) on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Investors may participate via telephone by dialing (877) 510-0473. A replay of the call will be available through August 24, 2019, by dialing (877) 344-7529 and using conference number 10133458.

 

Additionally, Landmark’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per share, to be paid August 21, 2019, to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 7, 2019.

 

Michael E. Scheopner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Landmark, commented: “Landmark’s net earnings of $4.8 million in the first half of 2019 reflect strong core earnings and the continued growth of our community banking relationships across Kansas. Net earnings decreased 3.3% compared to the first six months of 2018, with the comparison affected by the recovery of $525,000 during the second quarter of 2018 from a deposit-related loss incurred in 2017. We delivered steady loan growth throughout 2018 and during the first six months of 2019, driving a 9.3% increase in net interest income during the first half of 2019, partially offset by higher non-interest expense and lower non-interest income. During the first six months of 2019, return on average assets was 0.98% compared to 1.06% in the same period of 2018. Return on average equity was 10.08% in the first half of 2019 compared to 11.69% in the same period of 2018. We are pleased to achieve another strong core performance year-to-date, as Landmark’s total assets reached $1 billion for the first time. We believe Landmark’s risk management practices and capital strength continue to position us well for long-term growth. Landmark’s commitment to community banking – meeting the financial needs of families and businesses with service that is both personal and high-tech – continues to build our presence across Kansas.”

 

Second Quarter Financial Highlights

 

Net interest income was $7.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $645,000, or 9.4%, from the second quarter of 2018. The increase was primarily a result of a 5.4% increase in average interest-earning assets, from $855.4 million in the second quarter of 2018 to $901.2 million in the second quarter of 2019. The increase in average interest-earning assets was driven by an increase of $59.8 million, or 13.2%, in average loan balances in the second quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. The growth in loans as a proportion of the asset mix also contributed to an increase in net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, from 3.33% in the second quarter of 2018 to 3.43% in the same period of 2019. Landmark recorded a provision for loan losses of $400,000 during the second quarter of 2019 compared to $250,000 during the same period of 2018.

 

Total non-interest income was $4.0 million in the second quarter of 2019, a decrease of $265,000, or 6.2%, from the same period in 2018, primarily as a result of a decrease of $514,000 in other non-interest income. Results for the second quarter of 2018 included $525,000 of recoveries on a deposit-related loss that occurred in the third quarter of 2017, which was included in other non-interest income. The second quarter of 2019 included losses on sales of investment securities totaling $146,000, compared to no losses in the second quarter of 2018. Partially offsetting those declines were an increase of $274,000 in gains on sales of loans, driven by higher volumes of one-to-four family residential real estate loans originated, and an increase of $123,000 in fees and service charges, due primarily to an increase in overdraft fees.

 

Non-interest expense totaled $8.0 million for the second quarter of 2019, an increase of $399,000, or 5.3%, from the second quarter of 2018. The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to an increase of $285,000 in compensation and benefits as a result of the addition of bank employees and increased compensation costs. Landmark recorded income tax expense of $506,000 in the second quarter of 2019 compared to $428,000 in the same period of 2018. The effective tax rate increased from 13.1% in the second quarter of 2018 to 16.3% in the second quarter of 2019 primarily as a result of the recognition of $72,000 of excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options during the second quarter of 2018.

 

 
 

 

First Half Financial Highlights

 

Net interest income was $14.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $1.2 million, or 9.3%, from the first half of 2018. The increase was primarily a result of a 5.6% increase in average interest-earning assets, from $844.9 million in the first six months of 2018 to $892.2 million in the first half of 2019. The increase in average interest-earning assets was driven by an increase of $56.7 million, or 12.7%, in average loan balances in the first six months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. The growth in loans within the asset mix also contributed to an increase in net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, from 3.33% in the first six months of 2018 to 3.42% in the same period of 2019. Landmark recorded a provision for loan losses of $600,000 during the first six months of 2019, compared to $450,000 during the same period of 2018.

 

Total non-interest income was $7.2 million in the first half of 2019, a decrease of $410,000, or 5.4%, from the first half of 2018, including a decline of $516,000 in other non-interest income, primarily due to the prior-year period’s $525,000 in recoveries on the deposit-related loss. The first half of 2019 included losses on sales of investment securities totaling $146,000 compared to gains on sales of investments totaling $35,000 in the first six months of 2018. Partially offsetting those declines were increases of $233,000 in gains on sales of loans and $56,000 in fees and service charges.

 

Non-interest expense totaled $15.7 million for the first six months of 2019, an increase of $687,000, or 4.6%, from $15.0 million for the same period of 2018. The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to an increase of $639,000 in compensation and benefits as a result of the addition of bank employees and increased compensation costs. Partially offsetting that increase was a decline of $105,000 in other non-interest expense which was impacted by the accrual of loss reserves at Landmark’s captive insurance subsidiary in during the first half of 2018. Landmark recorded income tax expense of $847,000 in the first six months of 2019 compared to $684,000 in the same period of 2018. The effective tax rate increased from 12.2% in the six months of 2018 to 15.0% in the first half of 2019 primarily as a result of the recognition of $136,000 of excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options during the first six months of 2018.

 

Balance Sheet Highlights

 

Total assets increased $16.1 million, or 1.6%, to $1.0 billion at June 30, 2019, from $985.8 million at December 31, 2018. Net loans increased $20.8 million, or 4.3%, to $510.2 million at June 30, 2019, compared to $489.4 million at year-end 2018. Investment securities decreased $7.3 million, or 1.9%, to $385.8 million at June 30, 2019, from $393.1 million at December 31, 2018. Deposits increased $5.9 million, or 0.7%, to $829.5 million at June 30, 2019, compared to $823.6 million at December 31, 2018. Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings increased $1.4 million, or 2.5%, to $58.3 million at June 30, 2019, compared to $56.9 million at December 31, 2018. Stockholders’ equity increased to $102.9 million (book value of $23.53 per share) at June 30, 2019, from $91.9 million (book value of $21.02 per share) at December 31, 2018, primarily as a result of net earnings and an increase in the fair value of our available-for-sale investment securities. The ratio of equity to total assets increased to 10.27% at June 30, 2019, from 9.32% at December 31, 2018.

 

The allowance for loan losses totaled $6.3 million, or 1.21% of gross loans outstanding, at June 30, 2019, compared to $5.8 million, or 1.16% of gross loans outstanding, at December 31, 2018. Non-performing loans increased to $8.0 million, or 1.55% of gross loans, at June 30, 2019, from $5.2 million, or 1.06% of gross loans, at December 31, 2018. The increase in non-performing loans was primarily related to one loan relationship consisting of $2.3 million of one-to-four family residential, construction and land, commercial real estate and commercial loans. Landmark recorded net loan charge-offs of $99,000 during the first six months of 2019 compared to $74,000 during the same period of 2018.

 

About Landmark

 

Landmark Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Landmark National Bank, is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “LARK.” Headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas, Landmark National Bank is a community banking organization dedicated to providing quality financial and banking services. Landmark National Bank has 30 locations in 24 communities across Kansas: Manhattan (2), Auburn, Dodge City (2), Fort Scott (2), Garden City, Great Bend (2), Hoisington, Iola, Junction City, Kincaid, LaCrosse, Lawrence (2), Lenexa, Louisburg, Mound City, Osage City, Osawatomie, Overland Park, Paola, Pittsburg, Prairie Village, Topeka (2), Wamego and Wellsville, Kansas. Visit www.banklandmark.com for more information.

 

Special Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of Landmark. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of our management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should” or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this press release, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and Landmark undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events. A number of factors, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the following: (i) the strength of the local, national and international economy; (ii) changes in state and federal laws, regulations and governmental policies concerning banking, securities, insurance, monetary, trade and tax matters; (iii) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of our assets; (iv) increased competition in the financial services sector and the inability to attract new customers; (v) timely development and acceptance of new products and services; (vi) changes in technology and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (vii) the loss of key executives or employees; (viii) changes in consumer spending; (ix) integration of acquired businesses; (x) unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation; (xi) changes in accounting policies and practices; (xii) the economic impact of armed conflict or terrorist acts involving the United States; (xiii) the ability to manage credit risk, forecast loan losses and maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses; (xiv) declines in the value of our investment portfolio; (xv) the ability to raise additional capital; (xvi) cyber-attacks; (xvii) declines in real estate values; and (xviii) the effects of fraud on the part of our employees, customers, vendors or counterparties. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Additional information concerning Landmark and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect Landmark’s financial results, is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 
 

 

Financial Highlights

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited):

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2019   2018 
ASSETS:        
Cash and cash equivalents  $14,299   $19,114 
Investment securities   385,824    393,121 
Loans, net   510,205    489,373 
Loans held for sale   13,164    4,743 
Premises and equipment, net   21,314    21,127 
Bank owned life insurance   24,661    24,342 
Goodwill   17,532    17,532 
Other intangible assets, net   2,858    3,091 
Other assets   12,032    13,341 
TOTAL ASSETS  $1,001,889   $985,784 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:          
Deposits  $829,532   $823,648 
Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings   58,334    56,897 
Other liabilities   11,144    13,338 
Total liabilities   899,010    893,883 
Stockholders’ equity   102,879    91,901 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $1,001,889   $985,784 
           
LOANS (unaudited):          
           
One-to-four family residential real estate  $135,705   $136,895 
Construction and land   20,050    20,083 
Commercial real estate   139,907    138,967 
Commercial   94,379    74,289 
Agriculture   99,393    96,632 
Municipal   2,787    2,953 
Consumer   24,141    25,428 
Net deferred loan costs and loans in process   109    (109)
Allowance for loan losses   (6,266)   (5,765)
Loans, net  $510,205   $489,373 
           
NON-PERFORMING ASSETS (unaudited):          
           
Non-accrual loans  $7,806   $5,236 
Accruing loans over 90 days past due   209    - 
Non-performing investment securities   -    - 
Real estate owned   91    35 
Total non-performing assets  $8,106   $5,271 
           
RATIOS (unaudited):          
           
Loans 30-89 days delinquent and still accruing to gross loans outstanding   0.68%   0.34%
Total non-performing loans to gross loans outstanding   1.55%   1.06%
Total non-performing assets to total assets   0.81%   0.53%
Allowance for loan losses to gross loans outstanding   1.21%   1.16%
Allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans   78.18%   110.10%
Equity to total assets   10.27%   9.32%
Book value per share  $23.53   $21.02 

 

 
 

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (unaudited):

 

   Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30, 
   2019   2018   2019   2018 
Interest income:                    
Loans  $6,879   $5,744   $13,340   $11,123 
Investment securities and other   2,414    2,339    4,837    4,561 
Total interest income   9,293    8,083    18,177    15,684 
                     
Interest expense:                    
Deposits   1,380    631    2,711    1,172 
Borrowed funds   432    616    789    1,082 
Total interest expense   1,812    1,247    3,500    2,254 
                     
Net interest income   7,481    6,836    14,677    13,430 
Provision for loan losses   400    250    600    450 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses   7,081    6,586    14,077    12,980 
                     
Non-interest income:                    
Fees and service charges   1,931    1,808    3,620    3,564 
Gains on sales of loans, net   1,742    1,468    2,862    2,629 
Bank owned life insurance   160    162    319    321 
(Losses) gains on sales of investment securities, net   (146)   -    (146)   35 
Other   301    815    589    1,105 
Total non-interest income   3,988    4,253    7,244    7,654 
                     
Non-interest expense:                    
Compensation and benefits   4,251    3,966    8,394    7,755 
Occupancy and equipment   1,100    1,072    2,162    2,150 
Data processing   414    376    828    741 
Amortization of intangibles   291    283    555    560 
Professional fees   443    430    839    818 
Advertising   169    165    335    332 
Federal deposit insurance premiums   69    72    137    144 
Foreclosure and real estate owned expense   26    12    67    25 
Other   1,202    1,190    2,376    2,481 
Total non-interest expense   7,965    7,566    15,693    15,006 
                     
Earnings before income taxes   3,104    3,273    5,628    5,628 
Income tax expense   506    428    847    684 
Net earnings  $2,598   $2,845   $4,781   $4,944 
                     
Net earnings per share (1)                    
Basic  $0.59   $0.65   $1.09   $1.14 
Diluted   0.59    0.65    1.09    1.14 
                     
Shares outstanding at end of period (1)   4,372,116    4,355,343    4,372,116    4,355,343 
                     
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (1)   4,372,116    4,348,989    4,372,116    4,331,194 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (1)   4,386,844    4,368,616    4,386,412    4,350,666 
                     
OTHER DATA (unaudited):                    
                     
Return on average assets (2)   1.05%   1.20%   0.98%   1.06%
Return on average equity (2)   10.61%   13.49%   10.08%   11.69%
Net interest margin (2)(3)   3.43%   3.33%   3.42%   3.33%

 

(1) Share and per share values at or for the periods ended June 30, 2018 have been adjusted to give effect to the 5% stock dividend paid during December 2018.
(2) Information for the three and six months ended June 30 is annualized.
(3) Net interest margin is presented on a fully tax equivalent basis, using a 21% federal tax rate.

 

 
 

 

 

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