HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Connecticut Bank and Trust Company, (OTC:CTBC) (BULLETIN BOARD: CTBC) , reported the second consecutive improvement in quarterly results as net operating results improved by $239,000. The net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 was ($622,000) or ($0.17) per share compared to ($861,000) or ($0.44) per share in the quarter ended September 30, 2005. A noteworthy accomplishment during the quarter included the opening of CBT's fourth branch -- in the important tri- town market of Vernon, Manchester and South Windsor. At December 31, 2005, loans outstanding had reached $57 million, an increase of $36 million for the year. For the year ended December 31, 2005 the net loss was ($3,568,000) or ($1.53) per share compared to ($3,431,000) or ($2.29) per share for year ended December 31, 2004. The loss per share for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2005 reflected the issuance of 1,650,000 shares of common stock in September of 2005. Chairman and CEO David A. Lentini remarked, "We are all very excited to have our Vernon Branch up and running. Our people are working hard to bring our brand of personal service and quality products to the central Connecticut marketplace." He went on to note, "I am also pleased with our results. The improvements over the past several quarters convince me that we are making the right choices concerning growth and profitability." Balance Sheet Performance. At December 31, 2005, total assets were $96.9 million compared to $78.3 million at December 31, 2004. During the year ended December 31, 2005, loans outstanding increased $35.9 million, or 169.3%, to $57.1 million. Total deposits were $70.7 million at December 31, 2005, an increase of $7.2 million or 11.5% from $63.5 million at December 31, 2004. Stockholders' Equity at December 31, 2005 was $25.0 million compared to $14.1 million at December 31, 2004. This change results primarily from the increased deficit and the completion in September 2005 of the secondary offering of common stock in which CBT sold 1,650,000 shares for $14.6 million. Asset Quality. The allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2005 was $876,000 compared to $239,000 at December 31, 2004 and represented 1.53% and 1.13% of loans outstanding for the respective dates. There were no loans past due 30 days or more at December 31, 2005, other than one consumer loan ($25,000) on nonaccrual. Net Interest Income. During the quarter ended December 31, 2005, net interest income amounted to $837,000 compared to $625,000 in the quarter ended September 30, 2005. This increase reflected both the continued growth in loans outstanding and the modest but continuing rise in interest rates. The net interest margin for the quarter was 3.69% compared to 2.97% in the quarter ended September 30, 2005. For the year ended December 31, 2005, net interest income amounted to $2,480,000 compared to $640,000 for the year ended December 31, 2004. This marked increase reflects, in part, the fact that CBT began operation in March 2004. The net interest margin for the year ended December 31, 2005 was 3.08% compared to 1.94% for the previous year. Noninterest Expenses. Total expenses increased $88,000 or 7.1% in the quarter ended December 31, 2005, to $1,335,000 from $1,247,000 in the quarter ended September 30, 2005. The largest change occurred in salaries and benefits which increased $99,000 and resulted principally from staff additions for the new Vernon Branch. Occupancy expense increased $37,000 also chiefly related to the new branch. All other expenses as a group decreased $48,000 during the quarter. For the 12 months ended December 31, 2005, total expenses increased $1,587,000 compared to the same period in 2004. This increase included the effect of a full period of operation in 2005. Expense increases included salaries and benefits, $1,115,000; marketing, $448,000; occupancy and equipment, $236,000; data processing, $93,000; and professional services, $81,000. The $360,000 contribution to the CBT Charitable Trust in 2004 did not recur and all other expenses as a group decreased $26,000. Selected Performance Data Three months ended Dollar values in thousands Sep 30, Dec 31, Mar 31, Jun 30, Sep 30, Dec 31, except per share 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 Total assets (EOP) $63,008 $78,288 $77,357 $86,132 $99,589 $96,875 Net operating loss ($844) ($984) ($964) ($1,121) ($861) ($622) Net interest margin 2.53% 1.58% 2.62% 2.95% 2.97% 3.69% Ratio of total stockholders' equity to total assets (EOP) 24.14% 18.02% 16.70% 14.12% 25.84% 25.85% Average shares outstanding (in thousands) 1,850 1,887 1,889 1,905 1,968 3,567 Loss per share ($0.46) ($0.52) ($0.51) ($0.59) ($0.44) ($0.17) Book value per share (EOP) $8.07 $7.49 $6.84 $6.35 $7.21 $7.02 Allowance for loan losses/total loans (EOP) 1.08% 1.13% 1.17% 1.33% 1.45% 1.53% Selected Performance Data Year ended Dollar values in thousands Dec 31, Dec 31, except per share 2004 2005 Total assets (EOP) $78,288 $96,875 Net operating loss ($3,431) ($3,568) Net interest margin 1.94% 3.08% Ratio of total stockholders' equity to total assets (EOP) 18.02% 25.85% Average shares outstanding (in thousands) 1,501 2,336 Loss per share ($2.29) ($1.53) Book value per share (EOP) $7.47 $7.02 Allowance for loan losses/total loans (EOP) 1.13% 1.53% Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, may be considered forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated, due to a number of factors which include without limitation the effects of future economic conditions, governmental fiscal and monetary policies, legislative and regulatory changes, changes in the interest rates, the effects of competition, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those provided in any such forward-looking statements. See financial statements accompanying this release for additional data. THE CONNECTICUT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2005 and 2004 (Dollars in Thousands) ASSETS 2005 2004 Cash and due from banks $1,406 $1,482 Federal funds sold 11,027 14,731 Cash and cash equivalents 12,433 16,213 Securities available for sale, at fair value 23,908 37,927 Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost 766 529 Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 125 - Loans 57,140 21,239 Allowance for loan losses (876) (239) Loans, net 56,264 21,000 Premises and equipment, net 2,079 1,928 Accrued interest receivable 390 322 Other assets 910 369 $96,875 $78,288 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Deposits $70,740 $63,451 Repurchase agreements 442 302 Other liabilities 648 425 Total liabilities 71,830 64,178 Stockholders' equity; Common stock, $1.00 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 3,567,450 at December 31, 2005 and 1,888,550 at December 31, 2004 3,567 1,889 Common stock warrants 853 853 Additional paid-in capital 29,536 16,178 Restricted stock unearned compensation (618) (407) Retained deficit (7,756) (4,188) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (537) (215) Total stockholders' equity 25,045 14,110 $96,875 $78,288 THE CONNECTICUT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Statements of Operations Three Months Ended Year Ended Dec 31, Sep 30, Dec 31, December 31, 2005 2005 2004 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands except (Unaudited) (Unaudited) share data) Interest and dividend income: Interest and fees on loans $896 $690 $190 $2,514 $340 Debt securities 231 290 278 1,197 490 Dividends 10 8 25 34 25 Federal funds sold 108 104 97 322 177 Total interest and dividend income 1,245 1,092 590 4,067 1,032 Interest expense: Deposits 405 465 316 1,581 382 Borrowed funds 3 2 7 6 10 Total interest expense 408 467 323 1,587 392 Net interest income 837 625 267 2,480 640 Provision for loan losses 159 211 132 637 239 Net interest income, after provision for loan losses 678 414 135 1,843 401 Non-interest income (charges): Service charges and fees 21 15 22 66 28 Net gains on sales of loans 14 2 2 16 - Net losses from sales of available-for-sale securities - (45) (2) (48) (2) Total non-interest income 35 (28) 22 34 26 Non-interest expenses: Salaries and benefits 793 694 553 2,782 1,667 Occupancy and equipment 251 214 271 899 663 Data processing 61 49 24 183 90 Marketing 176 118 102 797 349 Professional services 21 57 75 395 314 Other general and administrative 33 115 116 389 775 Total non-interest expenses 1,335 1,247 1,141 5,445 3,858 Net loss $(622) $(861) $(984) $(3,568) $(3,431) Net loss per share: Basic $(0.17) $(0.44) $0.52 $(1.53) $(2.29) Diluted $(0.17) $(0.44) $0.52 $(1.53) $(2.29) First Call Analyst: FCMN Contact: DATASOURCE: The Connecticut Bank and Trust Company CONTACT: David A. Lentini of The Connecticut Bank and Trust Company, +1-860-748-4250,

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