Company reports stable earnings, steady growth and improving credit quality

• $2.28 million in net income for the first nine months of 2019
• Annual growth of 3% for loans and 2% for assets and deposits
• Nonperforming loans continue to decline

PEMBROKE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / November 15, 2019 / For the quarter ended September 30, 2019, Lumbee Guaranty Bank (OTC PINK:LUMB) ('Lumbee' or 'Bank'), reported net income of $804,000, or earnings per share of $0.24, compared to net income of $868,000, or earnings per share of $0.25, for the same period in 2018. For the nine-month period ended as of the same date, Lumbee reported net income of $2.278 million in 2019, or earnings per share of $0.67, compared to net income of $2.350 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, or earnings per share of $0.69.

As of September 30, 2019, Lumbee reported assets of $346.2 million, an increase of almost 2% over assets of $340.4 million as of September 30, 2018. Loans were up over 3% to $190.3 million, compared to loans of $184.0 million reported September 30, 2018. Deposits grew to $299.5 million at quarter-end, an increase of 1.5% over September 30, 2018 deposits of $295.1 million. Capital levels remained strong, as shareholders equity totaled $41.0 million, or 12% of assets at September 30, 2019, versus $37.3 million, or 11% of assets at the year-ago date.

Earnings in the third quarter of 2019 were slightly below the year-ago figures, yet still beat expectations by $0.01/share. The Bank's capital position remains strong, as all capital ratios exceed the regulatory minimums to be considered 'Well Capitalized'. Lastly, nonperforming assets decreased by 22% from the third quarter of 2018.

'Our primary goal is to continue to pursue strategies designed to grow shareholder value.' said Kyle R. Chavis, Chief Executive Officer of Lumbee. 'We look forward to continuing our positive impact on the economy of southeastern NC by seeking to meet the financial needs of our customers. We are also pleased to announce that as of November 5, 2019, Raymond James became our primary market maker, and our common stock is now publicly traded on the OTC-Pink under the stock symbol LUMB. We have since applied to join the OTC-QX and look forward to approval and listing. This trading symbol only applies to the Bank's common stock and does not cover the Bank's Class A common stock. Shareholders who want to sell shares of their Class A common stock should contact our corporate office'

Lumbee Guaranty Bank is a community bank headquartered in Pembroke, NC and serves Robeson, Cumberland, and Hoke Counties through its network of thirteen strategically located branch offices over the three-county area.

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The information as of and for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, as presented is unaudited. This news release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected, for various reasons, including our ability to manage growth, substantial changes in financial markets, regulatory changes, changes in interest rates, loss of deposits and loan demand to other savings and financial institutions, and changes in real estate values and the real estate market.

CONTACT:

Kyle R. Chavis, Chief Executive Officer
Lumbee Guaranty Bank
(910) 521-9707; kylechavis@lumbeeguarantybank.com; www.lumbeeguarantybank.com

SOURCE: Lumbee Guaranty Bank