Territorial Bancorp Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2014 Results

• Net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2014 was $13.4 million, compared to $12.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, an increase of 6.9%.
• Loans receivable and loans held for sale grew by $69.3 million or 8.0% as compared to December 31, 2013.
• Deposits grew by $38.5 million or 3.0% as compared to December 31, 2013.
• Net interest margin increased to 3.37% for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 3.31% for the three months ended September 30, 2013.
• Board of Directors approved an increase in its quarterly cash dividend from $0.15 $0.16 per share. This is Territorial Bancorp Inc.'s 19^th consecutive quarterly dividend.

HONOLULU, Oct. 30, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Territorial Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq:TBNK) (the "Company"), headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, the holding company parent of Territorial Savings Bank, announced net income of $3.5 million or $0.38 per basic and $0.37 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2014, compared to $3.8 million or $0.40 per basic and $0.39 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The decline in net income for the third quarter of 2014 was primarily due to decreases in gains on sales of investment securities and gains on sale of loans, and an increase in noninterest expense. These were partially offset by an increase in interest income on loans and investment securities.

The Company also announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in its quarterly cash dividend from $0.15 to $0.16 per share. The dividend is expected to be paid on November 26, 2014 to stockholders of record as of November 13, 2014.

Allan Kitagawa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "During the quarter, loans and deposits continued to grow. Our net interest margin has improved while credit quality remains strong. Our balance sheet and capital ratios remain solid."

Interest Income

Net interest income increased to $13.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $12.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013. Total interest and dividend income was $15.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $14.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The $900,000 growth in interest and dividend income was primarily due to a $753,000 increase in interest earned on loans and a $120,000 increase in interest earned on investment securities. The increase in interest income on loans and on investment securities is due to growth in the loan and investment securities portfolios.

Interest Expense and Provision for Loan Losses

Total interest expense increased to $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013. During the quarter, interest expense on deposits rose by $107,000 compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2013 due to an increase in deposits. During the quarter ended September 30, 2014, there was a $23,000 provision for loan losses compared to a $45,000 provision for the three months ended September 30, 2013.

Noninterest Income 

Noninterest income was $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $2.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The reduction in noninterest income was primarily due to a $530,000 decrease in gains on sale of investment securities and a $247,000 decrease in gains on sale of loans. The decrease in gains on sale of investment securities and on the gains on sale of loans is due to a reduction in the amount of securities and loans sold. 

Noninterest Expense 

Noninterest expense totaled $9.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $8.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The rise in noninterest expense was primarily due to increases in expenses related to equipment, occupancy, salaries and employee benefits and other general and administrative expenses.

Assets and Equity  

Total assets increased to $1.656 billion at September 30, 2014 from $1.617 billion at December 31, 2013.  Loans receivable grew to $925.5 million at September 30, 2014 from $856.5 million at December 31, 2013 as residential mortgage loan originations exceeded loan repayments and sales. The growth in loans receivable was funded primarily by a $38.5 million increase in deposits, a $10.6 million decrease in cash and cash equivalents and $24.4 million received from repayments and sales of mortgage-backed securities. Deposits increased to $1.327 billion at September 30, 2014 from $1.289 billion at December 31, 2013. Total stockholders' equity increased to $217.1 million at September 30, 2014 from $212.1 million at December 31, 2013 primarily as a result of the Company's current year's earnings of $10.6 million, which was offset by $4.2 million of stockholder dividends and $4.4 million of share repurchases. 

Asset Quality  

Total delinquent loans 90 days or more past due and not accruing totaled $884,000 (4 loans) at September 30, 2014, compared to $1.6 million (5 loans) at December 31, 2013.  Non-performing assets totaled $5.0 million at September 30, 2014 compared to $6.0 million at December 31, 2013. The ratio of non-performing assets to total assets declined to 0.30% at September 30, 2014 from 0.37% at December 31, 2013 and continues to remain one of the lowest in the country. The allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $1.5 million and represented 0.17% of total loans. 

Territorial Bancorp Inc., headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, is the stock holding company for Territorial Savings Bank. Territorial Savings Bank is a state chartered savings bank which was originally chartered in 1921 by the Territory of Hawaii. Territorial Savings Bank conducts business from its headquarters in Honolulu, Hawaii and has 28 branch offices in the state of Hawaii. 

Forward-looking statements - this earnings release contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "project," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "plan," "seek," "expect," "will," "may" and words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

• statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;
• statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies;
• statements regarding the asset quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and
• estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.

These forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. We are under no duty to and do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this earnings release.

The following factors, among others, including those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:

• general economic conditions, either nationally, internationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected;
• competition among depository and other financial institutions;
• inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins or reduce the fair value of financial instruments;
• adverse changes in the securities markets;
• changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital requirements;
• our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities;
• our ability to successfully integrate acquired entities, if any;
• changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
• changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;
• changes in our organization, compensation and benefit plans;
• changes in our financial condition or results of operations that reduce capital available to pay dividends; and
• changes in the financial condition or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own.

Because of these and a wide variety of other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements.

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