Exhibit 99.1
Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. Earnings Increased 19% to $3.1 million for Fiscal 2016
Fueled by Improving Operations and Contribution from the CBN Acquisition
EAU CLAIRE, WI, October 28, 2016 - Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: CZWI), the parent company of Citizens Community Federal N.A. (the “Bank”), today reported fiscal 2016 GAAP earnings grew 19% to $3.1 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, compared to $2.6 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, one year earlier. Fourth quarter GAAP earnings were $586,000, or $0.12 per share, compared to $691,000, or $0.13 per share, for the fourth quarter a year ago and $967,000, or $0.18, for the preceding quarter. Core earnings (non-GAAP) were $1.2 million, or $0.22 per share, for the fourth quarter, compared to Core earnings (non-GAAP) of $867,000, or $0.16 per share, for the fourth quarter a year ago. Fourth quarter fiscal 2016 Core earnings (non-GAAP) reflect adjustments for numerous one-time expenses associated with the reduction of personnel, cancellation of vendor contracts, one branch closure, one branch relocation and higher data processing fees related to the integration of the Community Bank of Northern Wisconsin (“CBN”) acquisition on May 16, 2016.
Core earnings is a non-GAAP measure that management believes enhances investors' ability to better understand the underlying business performance and trends related to core business activities. See the Data Sheets that follow for additional information.
“Fiscal 2016 saw numerous changes throughout the organization with the acquisition and integration of CBN, the announcement to close six branches, the building of a new traditional branch, the authorization of a stock repurchase program for up to 10% of the outstanding shares, and a new management team and new initiatives for our lending and deposit gathering efforts,” said Stephen Bianchi, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We expect the loan mix to change as we underwrite more commercial loans and discontinue the origination of dealer indirect loans. Meanwhile, we are working to improve operating efficiency to boost core earnings (non-GAAP) and enhance franchise and shareholder value.”
Relative to one year earlier, total assets increased to $696.1 million at September 30, 2016, from $580.1 million at September 30, 2015, and decreased from the immediate prior quarter of $723.0 million at June 30, 2016. The decrease in total assets over the preceding quarter is largely related to the recently announced branch closings and withdrawal of funds paid to the prior owners of CBN which were temporarily on deposit. Tangible book value per share was $11.15 per share as of September 30, 2016, compared to $11.20 per share as of June 30, 2016. Nonperforming assets, as a percentage of total assets, were 0.62% at September 30, 2016, compared to 0.71% at June 30, 2016.
Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Highlights: (at or for the periods ended September 30, 2016, compared to September 30, 2015 and /or June 30, 2016.)
The following information was filed by Citizens Community Bancorp Inc. (CZWI) on Friday, October 28, 2016 as an 8K 2.02 statement, which is an earnings press release pertaining to results of operations and financial condition. It may be helpful to assess the quality of management by comparing the information in the press release to the information in the accompanying 10-K Annual Report statement of earnings and operation as management may choose to highlight particular information in the press release.