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First Bank Reports Third Quarter 2015 Earnings of $724 Thousand; Total Assets Reach $808 Million


/EINPresswire.com/ -- HAMILTON, NJ--(Marketwired - October 28, 2015) - First Bank (NASDAQ: FRBA) today announced third quarter 2015 results. Net income for the quarter was $724 thousand or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1.1 million or $0.12 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2014 and $748 thousand or $0.08 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2015.

Third quarter 2015 net income included $398 thousand in interest expense paid on subordinated debt. Second quarter 2015 results included $269 thousand in interest expense paid on subordinated debt. The Bank had no subordinated debt outstanding in 2014. Book value per share was $7.22 at the end of the third quarter 2015, an increase of 4.9% compared to book value of $6.88 at year-end 2014.

Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $3.2 million compared to $4.6 million for the same period in 2014. The decrease in net income was due primarily to the $2.6 million tax-free bargain purchase gain realized in the first quarter of 2014 on the acquisition of Heritage Community Bank ("HCB") partially offset by higher net interest income in the first nine months of 2015. Diluted earnings per share for the comparative periods were $0.34 and $0.50, respectively.

President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick L. Ryan discussed the results: "The third quarter had a number of non-typical items that impacted our results. In the quarter we took steps to "clean up" some old problems from acquired portfolios. We charged off approximately $600 thousand on a legacy First Bank problem loan that could not be successfully restructured and we took a $170 thousand charge on a former HCB owned real estate asset that needed to be revalued. A reduction in our tax expense helped to offset some of the additional expenses resulting from the items noted above.

"Outside of the unusual items, we had a pretty good quarter. Loans and deposits grew nicely. Asset quality continued to improve with reductions in problem loans and delinquency rates. Our newer branches continued to grow. And, our loan pipeline remains very strong as we head into the fourth quarter. The primary negative factor in the third quarter was continued net interest margin pressure. Not only does loan pricing remain very competitive, but deposit pricing pressure is starting to emerge. While we remain a growth company with significant operating leverage, we are taking an even closer look at our expenses to make sure we can realize improved profitability in this difficult, low-rate environment. To that end, we are consolidating one of our branches in Q4 and continue to actively manage non-interest expenses reflected in flat non-interest expense growth in the third quarter compared to the second quarter."

Ryan continued, "While we continue to focus on cost control, we also continue to look for unique growth opportunities. We recently uncovered an excellent opportunity in the Hunterdon County market. We found a great branch location in Flemington in front of an extremely active shopping center on Route 31. We submitted an application to our regulators for the new branch in mid-October and hope to have approvals in time to open the new location in early 2016. And, because we remain very-much a people business, we brought in an excellent, seasoned, market executive to lead our efforts in that market: Gene McCarthy. Gene was most recently with Peapack Gladstone Bank and M&T Bank, but Gene also served as the market leader when we worked together back at Yardville National Bank. Gene's experience, credit skills, and network of relationships will be a tremendous asset for us as we build our presence in Hunterdon County and throughout Central NJ. With growth coming from the Northern NJ market, Eastern PA, and with Hunterdon now expanding our presence in Central NJ, we remain confident we can achieve our goal of $1 billion in assets in early to mid-2017. If we can achieve that growth while maintaining our profit goals, we believe we will see substantial growth in earnings and book value. We would hope the market will recognize our execution through a stronger stock price."

Third Quarter 2015 Highlights

  • Balance Sheet
    • Total assets at September 30, 2015 were $808.0 million, an increase of $51.0 million or 6.7% compared to June 30, 2015, and an increase of $164.5 million or 25.6% compared to September 30, 2014.
    • Total loans reached $608.8 million at September 30, 2015, an increase of $28.0 million or 4.8% compared to June 30, 2015 and an increase of $103.8 million or 20.6% compared to September 30, 2014.
    • Loan portfolio composition at September 30, 2015:
      • Acquisition, Construction and Development (ACD) loans equaled 5.2% of total loans
      • Commercial Real Estate, Investor (CREI; including multi-family) loans equaled 43.6% of total loans
      • Commercial Real Estate, Owner-Occupied (CREO) loans equaled 23.1% of total loans
      • Commercial and Industrial (C&I) loans equaled 15.9% of total loans
      • Residential, Consumer and Other loans equaled 12.2% of total loans
    • Total deposits reached $702.3 million at September 30, 2015, an increase of $49.7 million or 7.6% compared to June 30, 2015 and an increase of $138.9 million or 24.7% compared to September 30, 2014. Non-interest bearing deposits totaled $97.7 million at September 30, 2015 or 13.9% of total deposits.
    • Stockholders' equity increased to $68.3 million at September 30, 2015.
    • Book value per share was $7.21 at September 30, 2015 compared to $7.12 per share at June 30, 2015 and $6.79 per share at September 30, 2014. Tangible book value per share was $7.18 at September 30, 2015, compared to $7.09 per share at June 30, 2015 and $6.75 per share at September 30, 2014.
  • Quarterly Income Statement
    • Net interest income for the third quarter of 2015 totaled $5.84 million, an increase of $83 thousand or 1.4% compared to $5.76 million for the second quarter of 2015 and an increase of $338 thousand or 6.1% compared to the third quarter of 2014.
    • Non-interest income for the third quarter of 2015 totaled $264 thousand compared to $265 thousand for the second quarter of 2015. When compared to the third quarter of 2014 non-interest income decreased $814 thousand. Gains on recovery of acquired loans totaled $34 thousand in the third quarter of 2015 compared to $30 thousand in the second quarter of 2015 and $857 thousand in the third quarter of 2014.
    • Non-interest expense for the third quarter of 2015 totaled $4.33 million, an increase of $36 thousand or 0.8% compared to $4.30 million for the second quarter of 2015 and an increase of $219 thousand or 5.3% compared to the third quarter of 2014.
    • Pre-tax income for the third quarter of 2015 totaled $741 thousand, a decrease of $353 thousand or 32.3% compared to $1.1 million for the second quarter of 2015 and a decrease of $749 thousand or 50.3% compared to the third quarter of 2014.
    • Income tax expense for the third quarter of 2015 totaled $17 thousand, a decrease of $329 thousand or 95.1% compared to $346 thousand for the second quarter of 2015 and a decrease of $384 thousand or 95.8% compared to the third quarter of 2014. In the third quarter of 2015 a tax benefit was recorded through tax expense as a discrete item for changes in estimates relating to our prior-year tax provision. Additionally, the Bank had a reduction in its calculated annual effective tax rate for the year. These adjustments resulted in a reduction in tax expense.
    • Net income for the third quarter of 2015 totaled $724 thousand, a decrease of $24 thousand or 3.2% compared to $748 thousand in the second quarter of 2015, and a decrease of $365 thousand or 33.5% compared to the third quarter of 2014.
    • Diluted earnings per share for the third and second quarters of 2015 totaled $0.08. Diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2015 decreased $0.04 compared to the third quarter of 2014.
    • The provision for loan losses in the third quarter of 2015 totaled $1.0 million, an increase of $399 thousand or 63.1% compared to $632 thousand for the second quarter of 2015 and an increase of $54 thousand or 5.5% compared to the third quarter of 2014.
    • Pre-provision net revenue1 for the third quarter was $1.73 million, an increase of $31 thousand or 1.8% compared to $1.70 million in the second quarter of 2015, and an increase of $24 thousand or 1.4% compared to the third quarter of 2014.
      1 A non-U.S. GAAP metric defined by SNL Financial as net interest income before provision for loan losses plus non-interest income excluding non-ordinary items (e.g. gains on sale of investment securities, gains on recovery of acquired loans, and bargain purchase gains) minus non-interest expense excluding non-ordinary items (e.g. merger related expenses and other one-time, non-ordinary costs).
  • Year to Date Income Statement
    • Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 totaled $17.7 million, an increase of $2.6 million or 17.1% compared to $15.1 million for the same period in 2014.
    • Non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 totaled $1.4 million, a decrease of $2.7 million or 67.1% compared to $4.1 million for the same period in 2014. The bargain purchase gain of $2.6 million is included for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.
    • Non-interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 totaled $13.1 million, an increase of $1.6 million or 14.0% compared to $11.5 million for the same period in 2014.
    • The provision for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 totaled $1.7 million, an increase of $228 thousand or 15.3% compared to $1.5 million for the same period in 2014.
  • Other items
    • The tax equivalent net interest margin (NIM) for the third quarter of 2015 was 3.14% compared to 3.24% for the second quarter of 2015 and 3.72% for the third quarter of 2014.
    • Non-performing assets (NPAs) were $6.6 million or 0.81% of total assets at September 30, 2015 compared to $6.9 million or 0.92% of total assets at June 30, 2015.
      • Non-accrual loans totaled $4.5 million or 0.75% of total loans at September 30, 2015 compared to non-accrual loans of $4.9 million or 0.84% of total loans at June 30, 2015.
      • Loans 30-89 days past due totaled $1.1 million at September 30, 2015 compared to $4.4 million at June 30, 2015. Loans over 90 days past due or more and still accruing at September 30, 2015 totaled $185 thousand. We had no loans over 90 days past due or more and still accruing at June 30, 2015.
      • Other real estate owned and other repossessed assets totaled $1.8 million at September 30, 2015 and $2.1 million at June 30, 2015.
    • Regulatory capital ratios at September 30, 2015:
      • Tier 1 Leverage ratio of 8.71%
      • Tier 1 Risk-Based capital ratio of 9.61%
      • Total Risk-Based capital ratio of 13.68%
    • The allowance for loan losses (ALLL) to total loans at September 30, 2015 was 1.18% compared to 1.16% at June 30, 2015.
    • 103 full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) at September 30, 2015, compared to 105 at June 30, 2015.

About First Bank

First Bank (www.firstbanknj.com) is a New Jersey state-chartered bank with ten full-service branches in Cranbury, Denville, Ewing, Hamilton, Lawrence, Randolph (2), Somerset and Williamstown, New Jersey, and Trevose, Pennsylvania. With $808 million in assets as of September 30, 2015, First Bank offers a traditional range of deposit and loan products to individuals and businesses throughout the New York City to Philadelphia corridor. First Bank's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "FRBA".

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, either expressed or implied, which are provided to assist the reader in understanding anticipated future financial performance. These statements involve certain risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions made by management, which are subject to factors beyond First Bank's control and could impede its ability to achieve these goals. These factors include those listed in our Annual Report on Form 10K under the caption "Item 1A-Risk Factors", and general economic conditions, trends in interest rates, the ability of our borrowers to repay their loans, and results of regulatory exams, among other factors.

                                                                            
                         FIRST BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES                        
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION               
                (in thousands, except share data, unaudited)                
                                                                            
                                                        September  December 
                                                           30,        31,   
                                                          2015       2014   
                                                       ---------- ----------
Assets                                                                      
Cash and due from banks                                $   9,045  $   4,352 
Interest bearing deposits with banks                      54,767     16,018 
                                                       ---------- ----------
  Cash and cash equivalents                               63,812     20,370 
                                                       ---------- ----------
Interest bearing time deposits with banks                  5,122      5,183 
Investment securities available for sale                  47,314     40,390 
Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of                       
 $55,096 at September 30, 2015 and $34,734 at December                      
 31, 2014)                                                54,295     34,273 
Restricted investment in bank stocks                       1,412      1,304 
Other investments                                          5,000      5,000 
Loans, net of deferred fees and costs                    608,794    547,759 
  Less: Allowance for loan losses                          7,160      6,104 
                                                       ---------- ----------
    Net loans                                            601,634    541,655 
Premises and equipment, net                                3,472      3,452 
Other real estate owned, net                               1,765      2,182 
Accrued interest receivable                                1,743      1,724 
Bank-owned life insurance                                 14,466     14,147 
Intangible assets, net                                       303        356 
Deferred income taxes                                      6,884      6,864 
Other assets                                                 809        558 
                                                       ---------- ----------
  Total assets                                         $ 808,031  $ 677,458 
                                                       ========== ==========
                                                                            
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                                        
Deposits:                                                                   
  Non-interest bearing                                 $  97,664  $  91,972 
  Interest bearing                                       604,661    504,510 
                                                       ---------- ----------
    Total deposits                                       702,325    596,482 
Long-term borrowings                                      14,000     14,000 
Subordinated debentures                                   21,511          - 
Accrued interest payable                                     965        337 
Other liabilities                                            907      1,880 
                                                       ---------- ----------
  Total liabilities                                      739,708    612,699 
                                                       ---------- ----------
Stockholders' Equity:                                                       
Preferred stock, par value $2 per share; 5,000,000                          
 shares authorized; no shares outstanding                      -          - 
Common stock, par value $5 per share; 20,000,000                            
 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 9,470,407                        
 shares at September 30, 2015 and 9,408,491 shares at                       
 December 31, 2014                                        47,218     47,042 
Additional paid-in capital                                14,518     14,301 
Retained earnings                                          6,747      3,546 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss                        (160)      (130)
                                                       ---------- ----------
  Total stockholders' equity                              68,323     64,759 
                                                       ---------- ----------
  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity           $ 808,031  $ 677,458 
                                                       ========== ==========
                                                                            
                                                                            
                         FIRST BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES                        
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME                     
                (in thousands, except share data, unaudited)                
                                                                            
                                Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended   
                                  September 30,           September 30,     
                             ----------------------- -----------------------
                                 2015        2014        2015        2014   
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Interest and Dividend Income                                                
Investment securities-                                                      
 taxable                     $       396 $       276 $     1,048 $       981
Investment securities-tax-                                                  
 exempt                              127          75         325         205
Federal funds sold                     -           -           -           2
Interest bearing deposits                                                   
 with banks and other                 53          63         178         180
Loans, including fees              7,150       6,129      21,036      16,729
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
  Total interest and                                                        
   dividend income                 7,726       6,543      22,587      18,097
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                                                            
Interest Expense                                                            
Deposits                           1,434         987       4,030       2,796
Long-term borrowings                  55          55         163         163
Subordinated debentures              398           -         667           -
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
  Total interest expense           1,887       1,042       4,860       2,959
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net interest income                5,839       5,501      17,727      15,138
Provision for loan losses          1,031         977       1,719       1,491
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net interest income after                                                   
 provision for loan losses         4,808       4,524      16,008      13,647
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                                                            
Non-Interest Income                                                         
Service fees on deposit                                                     
 accounts                             30          26          95         106
Loan fees                              8           8          31          18
Income from bank-owned life                                                 
 insurance                           105         103         319         231
Gains on sale of investment                                                 
 securities                           11           -          11          34
Gains on sale of loans held                                                 
 for sale                              -          23           -          37
Gain on acquisition of                                                      
 Heritage Community Bank               -           -           -       2,606
Gains on recovery of                                                        
 acquired loans                       34         857         688         954
Other non-interest income             76          61         217         147
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
  Total non-interest income          264       1,078       1,361       4,133
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                                                            
Non-Interest Expense                                                        
Salaries and employee                                                       
 benefits                          2,263       2,125       6,772       5,690
Occupancy and equipment              632         523       1,787       1,429
Legal fees                            58          77         241         246
Other professional fees              219         252         905         839
Regulatory fees                       91         165         381         389
Directors' fees                      101         102         329         236
Data processing                      205         196         597         543
Marketing and advertising            143         131         380         320
Travel and entertainment              63          58         180         163
Insurance                             43          36         146         109
Other real estate owned                                                     
 expense, net                        251         106         581         300
Merger-related expenses                -         116           -         579
Other expense                        262         225         761         609
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
  Total non-interest expense       4,331       4,112      13,060      11,452
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Income Before Income Taxes           741       1,490       4,309       6,328
Income tax expense                    17         401       1,108       1,733
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net Income                   $       724 $     1,089 $     3,201 $     4,595
                             =========== =========== =========== ===========
                                                                            
Basic earnings per share     $      0.08 $      0.12 $      0.34 $      0.50
Diluted earnings per share   $      0.08 $      0.12 $      0.34 $      0.50
                                                                            
Basic weighted average                                                      
 common shares outstanding     9,431,043   9,408,491   9,416,091   9,188,573
Diluted weighted average                                                    
 common shares outstanding     9,493,900   9,469,294   9,478,893   9,256,116
                                                                            
                                                                            
                         FIRST BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES                        
           AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS WITH INTEREST AND AVERAGE RATES           
                                 (unaudited)                                
                                                                            
                                 Three Months Ended September 30,           
                     -------------------------------------------------------
                                 2015                        2014           
                     --------------------------- ---------------------------
                       Average           Average   Average           Average
                                           Rate                        Rate 
                       Balance  Interest   (5)     Balance  Interest   (5)  
                     ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- -------
                                      (dollars in thousands)                
Interest earning                                                            
 assets                                                                     
Investment                                                                  
 securities (1) (2)  $ 106,963  $   566    2.10% $  66,441  $   377    2.25%
Loans (3)              595,171    7,150    4.77%   478,249    6,129    5.08%
Interest bearing                                                            
 deposits with banks    35,084       23    0.26%    37,729       28    0.29%
Restricted                                                                  
 investment in bank                                                         
 stocks                  1,412       14    3.93%     1,369       14    4.06%
Other investments        5,000       16    1.27%     5,000       21    1.67%
                     ---------- --------         ---------- --------        
  Total interest                                                            
   earning assets                                                           
   (2)                 743,630    7,769    4.14%   588,788    6,569    4.43%
Allowance for loan                                                          
 losses                 (6,961)                     (5,224)                 
Non-interest earning                                                        
 assets                 38,726                      38,594                  
                     ----------                  ----------                 
  Total assets       $ 775,395                   $ 622,158                  
                     ==========                  ==========                 
                                                                            
Interest bearing                                                            
 liabilities                                                                
Interest bearing                                                            
 demand deposits     $  62,464  $   110    0.70% $  19,326  $    17    0.35%
Money market                                                                
 deposits              108,754      186    0.68%    90,830      119    0.52%
Savings deposits        84,821      107    0.50%   118,611      179    0.60%
Time deposits          315,832    1,031    1.30%   230,964      672    1.15%
                     ---------- --------         ---------- --------        
Total interest                                                              
 bearing deposits      571,871    1,434    0.99%   459,731      987    0.85%
Long-term borrowings    14,000       55    1.56%    14,000       55    1.56%
Subordinated                                                                
 debentures             21,496      398    7.41%         -        -       - 
                     ---------- --------         ---------- --------        
  Total interest                                                            
   bearing                                                                  
   liabilities         607,367    1,887    1.23%   473,731    1,042    0.87%
Non-interest bearing                                                        
 deposits               97,794                      82,866                  
Other liabilities        2,051                       1,769                  
Stockholders' equity    68,183                      63,792                  
                     ----------                  ----------                 
  Total liabilities                                                         
   and stockholders'                                                        
   equity            $ 775,395                   $ 622,158                  
                     ==========                  ==========                 
Net interest                                                                
 income/interest                                                            
 rate spread (2)                  5,882    2.91%              5,527    3.56%
Net interest margin                                                         
 (2) (4)                                   3.14%                       3.72%
Tax-equivalent                                                              
 adjustment (2)                     (43)                        (26)        
                                --------                    --------        
Net interest income             $ 5,839                     $ 5,501         
                                ========                    ========        
                                                                            
--------------------                                                        
                                                                            
(1) Average balances of investment securities available for sale are based  
 on amortized cost.                                                         
(2) Interest and average rates are tax equivalent using a federal income    
 tax rate of 34 percent.                                                    
(3) Average balances of loans include loans on nonaccrual status.           
(4) Net interest income divided by average total interest earning assets.   
(5) Average rates are annualized.                                           
                                                                            
                                                                            
                         FIRST BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES                        
           AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS WITH INTEREST AND AVERAGE RATES           
                                 (unaudited)                                
                                                                            
                                Nine Months Ended September 30,             
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                               2015                         2014            
                   ---------------------------- ----------------------------
                     Average            Average   Average            Average
                                          Rate                         Rate 
                     Balance   Interest   (5)     Balance   Interest   (5)  
                   ---------- --------- ------- ---------- --------- -------
                                     (dollars in thousands)                 
Interest earning                                                            
 assets                                                                     
Investment                                                                  
 securities (1)                                                             
 (2)               $  92,856  $  1,484    2.14% $  73,624  $  1,256    2.28%
Loans (3)            569,310    21,036    4.94%   434,163    16,729    5.15%
Federal funds sold                                                          
 and interest                                                               
 bearing deposits                                                           
 with banks           41,853        90    0.29%    32,124        76    0.32%
Restricted                                                                  
 investment in                                                              
 bank stocks           1,375        41    3.99%     1,348        40    3.97%
Other investments      5,000        47    1.26%     5,000        66    1.76%
                   ---------- ---------         ---------- ---------        
  Total interest                                                            
   earning assets                                                           
   (2)               710,394    22,698    4.27%   546,259    18,167    4.45%
Allowance for loan                                                          
 losses               (6,621)                      (4,943)                  
Non-interest                                                                
 earning assets       38,320                       33,621                   
                   ----------                   ----------                  
  Total assets     $ 742,093                    $ 574,937                   
                   ==========                   ==========                  
                                                                            
Interest bearing                                                            
 liabilities                                                                
Interest bearing                                                            
 demand deposits   $  47,745  $    253    0.71% $  16,972  $     45    0.35%
Money market                                                                
 deposits            108,701       538    0.66%    87,995       364    0.55%
Savings deposits      92,849       374    0.54%   116,097       555    0.64%
Time deposits        304,775     2,865    1.26%   205,342     1,832    1.19%
                   ---------- ---------         ---------- ---------        
Total interest                                                              
 bearing deposits    554,070     4,030    0.97%   426,406     2,796    0.88%
Long-term                                                                   
 borrowings           14,015       163    1.55%    14,000       163    1.56%
Subordinated                                                                
 debentures           12,143       667    7.32%         -         -       - 
                   ---------- ---------         ---------- ---------        
  Total interest                                                            
   bearing                                                                  
   liabilities       580,228     4,860    1.12%   440,406     2,959    0.90%
Non-interest                                                                
 bearing deposits     92,719                       72,690                   
Other liabilities      1,905                        1,487                   
Stockholders'                                                               
 equity               67,241                       60,354                   
                   ----------                   ----------                  
  Total                                                                     
   liabilities and                                                          
   stockholders'                                                            
   equity          $ 742,093                    $ 574,937                   
                   ==========                   ==========                  
Net interest                                                                
 income/interest                                                            
 rate spread (2)                17,838    3.15%              15,208    3.55%
Net interest                                                                
 margin (2) (4)                           3.36%                        3.72%
Tax-equivalent                                                              
 adjustment (2)                   (111)                         (70)        
                              ---------                    ---------        
Net interest                                                                
 income                       $ 17,727                     $ 15,138         
                              =========                    =========        
                                                                            
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(1) Average balances of investment securities available for sale are based  
 on amortized cost.                                                         
(2) Interest and average rates are tax equivalent using a federal income    
 tax rate of 34 percent.                                                    
(3) Average balances of loans include loans on nonaccrual status.           
(4) Net interest income divided by average total interest earning assets.   
(5) Average rates are annualized.                                           
                                                                            
                                                                            
                         FIRST BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES                        
                       QUARTERLY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS                       
                (in thousands, except share data, unaudited)                
                                                                            
                       3Q2015     2Q2015      1Q2015     4Q2014     3Q2014  
                     ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
EARNINGS                                                                    
  Net interest                                                              
   income            $   5,839  $   5,756  $   6,132   $   6,075  $   5,501 
  Provision for loan                                                        
   losses                1,031        632         56         947        977 
  Non-interest                                                              
   income                  264        265        832         966      1,078 
  Non-interest                                                              
   expense               4,331      4,295      4,434       4,368      4,112 
  Income tax expense        17        346        745         484        401 
  Net income               724        748      1,729       1,242      1,089 
                                                                            
PER SHARE DATA                                                              
  Basic earnings per                                                        
   share             $    0.08  $    0.08  $    0.18   $    0.13  $    0.12 
  Diluted earnings                                                          
   per share              0.08       0.08       0.18        0.13       0.12 
  Tangible book                                                             
   value (1)              7.18       7.09       7.03        6.85       6.75 
  Book value              7.21       7.12       7.07        6.88       6.79 
                                                                            
PERFORMANCE RATIOS                                                          
  Return on average                                                         
   assets (2)             0.37%      0.40%      1.00%       0.74%      0.69%
  Return on average                                                         
   equity (2)             4.21%      4.44%     10.63%       7.55%      6.77%
  Net interest                                                              
   margin, tax                                                              
   equivalent basis                                                         
   (2)                    3.14%      3.24%      3.74%       3.84%      3.72%
  Efficiency ratio                                                          
   (1)                   71.49%     71.69%     69.94%      68.91%     70.12%
  Pre-provision net                                                         
   revenue (1)       $   1,727  $   1,696  $   2,056   $   2,212  $   1,726 
                                                                            
MARKET DATA (period-                                                        
 end)                                                                       
  Market value per                                                          
   share             $    6.21  $    6.00  $    6.03   $    6.24  $    6.15 
  Market value /                                                            
   book value            86.07%     84.24%     85.34%      90.65%     90.55%
  Common shares                                                             
   outstanding           9,470      9,435      9,437       9,408      9,408 
  Market                                                                    
   capitalization    $  58,809  $  56,610  $  56,905   $  58,706  $  57,859 
                                                                            
CAPITAL & LIQUIDITY                                                         
  Tangible equity /                                                         
   assets (1)             8.42%      8.83%      9.08%       9.51%      9.87%
  Equity / assets         8.46%      8.88%      9.12%       9.56%      9.93%
  Loans / deposits       86.68%     88.98%     84.08%      91.83%     89.63%
                                                                            
ASSET QUALITY                                                               
  Net charge offs                                                           
   (recoveries)      $     626  $      58  $     (21)  $     354  $     490 
  Nonperforming                                                             
   loans                 4,729      4,887      5,414       7,112      4,666 
  Nonperforming                                                             
   assets                6,567      6,949      7,521       9,394      7,014 
  Net charge offs                                                           
   (recoveries) /                                                           
   average loans (2)      0.42%      0.04%     (0.02%)      0.27%      0.41%
  Nonperforming                                                             
   loans / total                                                            
   loans                  0.78%      0.84%      0.99%       1.30%      0.92%
  Nonperforming                                                             
   assets / total                                                           
   assets                 0.81%      0.92%      1.03%       1.39%      1.09%
  Allowance for loan                                                        
   losses / total                                                           
   loans                  1.18%      1.16%      1.13%       1.11%      1.09%
  Allowance for loan                                                        
   losses /                                                                 
   nonperforming                                                            
   loans                151.41%    138.22%    114.17%      85.83%    118.11%
                                                                            
PERIOD-END DATA                                                             
  Total assets       $ 808,031  $ 757,039  $ 730,935   $ 677,458  $ 643,499 
  Total loans          608,794    580,760    545,074     547,759    505,008 
  Total deposits       702,325    652,665    648,316     596,482    563,433 
  Total                                                                     
   stockholders'                                                            
   equity               68,323     67,198     66,684      64,759     63,895 
  Full-time                                                                 
   equivalent                                                               
   employees               103        105         94          94         89 
                                                                            
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(1) Non-U.S. GAAP financial measure that we believe provides management and 
 investors with information that is useful in understanding our             
financial performance and condition.                                        
(2) Annualized.                                                             

CONTACT:
Patrick L. Ryan
President and CEO
(609) 643-0168
patrick.ryan@firstbanknj.com


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