Annapolis Bancorp Announces Second Quarter Results

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Tue Aug 5, 2008 9:00am EDT

ANNAPOLIS, Md.--(Business Wire)--
Annapolis Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANNB), parent company of
BankAnnapolis, today announced net income of $458,000 ($0.12 per basic
and diluted share) for the second quarter of 2008, down from $628,000
($0.15 per basic and diluted share) for the same period last year.

   "At a time of deteriorating economic conditions and considerable
distress in the banking industry, we are pleased to report that
Annapolis Bancorp earned a very respectable profit in the quarter just
ended," said Chairman and CEO Richard M. Lerner. "Although not at last
year's levels, we believe that our earnings reflect continued solid
performance by BankAnnapolis under the most challenging of
circumstances."

   Amidst growing economic uncertainty, falling real estate
collateral values and rapidly changing market conditions, the Company
prudently elected to fortify its reserves in the second quarter by
recording a $367,000 provision for credit losses, up $357,000 from the
same period in 2007. After net charge-offs of $178,000 in the second
quarter, the allowance for credit losses amounted to $2,593,000 (1.02%
of total gross loans) at June 30, 2008 compared to $2,283,000 (0.93%
of total gross loans) at December 31, 2007.

   The increase in second quarter provision for credit losses also
reflected substantial growth in the Company's loan portfolio, as total
gross loans increased to $255.0 million from $244.5 million at March
31, 2008, an annualized growth rate of 17.2%. Through the first six
months of 2008, the Company's loan portfolio has grown by $8.8 million
or 3.6% (7.2% annualized).

   "The growth in our loan portfolio is a clear indication that
BankAnnapolis is actively developing business and pursuing
opportunities to extend credit to deserving local businesses," said
Lerner. "Because we maintained rigorous lending standards in the past,
we have no need to tighten them now."

   Total assets dropped by $7.8 million or 2.0% from their level at
March 31, 2008, primarily because of a $5.0 million Federal Home Loan
Bank advance that was called and repaid by the Company. Since December
31, 2007, total assets have risen by 3.6% from $361.9 million to
$374.9 million at June 30, 2008.

   Year-to-date balance sheet growth was funded by $20.0 million in
new Federal Home Loan Bank advances, as well as by higher repurchase
agreement and demand deposit account balances, offset by a $7.6
million or 3.0% decline in interest-bearing deposits.

   The Company's mix of interest-bearing deposits continued its
dramatic transformation since year-end 2007, with savings account
balances increasing by $29.5 million or 66.2%, while money market
account balances fell by $25.9 million or 30.4%. Certificate of
deposit balances declined by $8.2 million or 9.4% due in large part to
the deliberate runoff of $8.0 million in brokered deposits in the
first quarter.

   "The Company continues to be extremely pleased with the success of
its Superior Savings Account which was introduced in April of 2007,"
said Lerner. "Since then, almost 3,000 new accounts have been opened,
with the average balance per account exceeding $20,000. This product
has proven invaluable in attracting and retaining significant core
deposit relationships at a time when prevailing rates on money market
accounts and certificates of deposit were on the decline." The Annual
Percentage Yield on the Superior Savings Account was 3.00% at June 30,
2008.

   Stockholders' equity totaled $25.9 million at the end of the
second quarter, a decrease of $1.0 million or 3.7% from year-end 2007.
Approximately $1.5 million of capital surplus was utilized to complete
the Company's stock repurchase program in the first half of 2008. In
total, 300,000 shares (approximately 7.3% of the outstanding common
stock) were repurchased between May 2007 and June 2008 at an average
price per share of $7.79. Book value per share at quarter-end was
$6.78.

   At June 30, 2008, Annapolis Bancorp met all federal regulatory
requirements for a well-capitalized institution, with a Tier 1 capital
ratio of 11.8%, a total capital ratio of 12.8%, and a leverage ratio
of 9.0%. To be considered "well-capitalized" under federal
definitions, a bank holding company must have a Tier 1 capital ratio
of at least 6%, a total capital ratio of at least 10%, and a leverage
ratio of at least 5%.

   Based on March 31, 2008 financial data, BankAnnapolis was assigned
a 5-Star "Superior" rating by BauerFinancial, an independent research
firm that analyzes and reports on the financial condition of the
nation's banking industry. According to information published on its
web site (www.bauerfinancial.com), "5-Stars" is BauerFinancial's top
rating, signifying superior safety and soundness based on such factors
as capital ratios, liquidity, loan delinquency rates and profitability
trends.

   In the quarter ended June 30, 2008, average interest-earning
assets rose to $362.2 million from $330.9 million in the same period
last year. The yields on loans and overnight investments declined
significantly, offsetting a modest improvement in the yield on
investment securities. Overall, the yield on interest-earning assets
dropped to 6.01% from 6.83% in the second quarter of last year, and as
a result, total interest income fell by $206,000 or 3.7%.

   Average interest-bearing liabilities grew to $315.4 million from
$283.6 million in the second quarter of 2007, but total interest
expense plummeted by $566,000 or 20.8% compared to the same period
last year as the deposit mix shifted and interest rates on deposits
and borrowings fell sharply in every category. The overall cost of
interest-bearing liabilities dropped by 110 basis points to 2.74% in
the three months just ended from 3.84% in the comparable period last
year.

   Due primarily to the substantial reduction in second quarter
interest expense, net interest income improved by $360,000 or 12.3%
compared to the same period in 2007, and for the first time in two
years, the Company's net interest margin expanded, from 3.54% in the
second quarter of 2007 to 3.64% in the three months just ended. On a
sequential quarter basis, the Company's net interest margin improved
by 5 basis points, continuing a trend of stabilization or improvement
in this key metric over the past three quarters.

   As previously mentioned, the Company's second quarter provision
for credit losses increased to $367,000 from $10,000 in the same
period last year. Nonperforming assets at June 30, 2008 amounted to
$2.2 million or 0.86% of total gross loans compared to $1.1 million or
0.44% of total gross loans at December 31, 2007. An increase in loans
greater than 90 days past due but still accruing accounted for the
higher level of nonperforming assets.

   "We are constantly reviewing our loan portfolio, adjusting
internal risk ratings as warranted, and modifying the qualitative
factors in our methodology to reflect changing economic and market
conditions," said Lerner. "These practices help us manage credit
quality and deal proactively with potential problem loans."

   Noninterest income decreased by $36,000 or 7.4% in the second
quarter compared to the same period last year, due primarily to lower
transaction-based service charges. Noninterest expense increased by
$268,000 or 11.3%, reflecting the cost of recent strategic investments
in personnel, and higher legal, audit, and consulting fees compared to
the second quarter of 2007.

   Annapolis Bancorp's annualized return on average equity for the
second quarter of 2008 was 7.08% compared to 9.94% for the same period
in the prior year. The second quarter annualized return on average
assets was 0.48% compared to 0.72% for the three months ended June 30,
2007.

   Year-to-date net income for 2008 declined by 20.1% to $983,000
($0.25 per basic and $0.24 per diluted share) from $1,231,000 ($0.30
per basic and $0.29 per diluted share) in the first six months of last
year. Net interest income improved by $557,000 or 9.5%, with the net
interest margin contracting slightly to 3.61% from 3.64% in the first
half of 2007. After a $468,000 increase in the provision for credit
losses compared to the same period last year, net interest income
after provision increased by $89,000 or 1.5%. Year-to-date noninterest
income declined by $7,000 or 0.8%, and noninterest expense increased
by $503,000 or 10.6%.

   For the six months ended June 30, 2008, Annapolis Bancorp's
annualized return on average equity was 7.40% compared to 9.97% for
the same period of 2007. The 2008 six-month annualized return on
average assets was 0.53% compared to 0.72% in 2007.

   BankAnnapolis serves the banking needs of small businesses,
professional concerns, and individuals through seven community banking
offices located in Anne Arundel and Queen Anne's Counties in Maryland.
In the fourth quarter of 2008, the Bank will open its eighth office in
the Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole. The Bank's headquarters building
and main branch are located at 1000 Bestgate Road, directly across
from the Westfield Annapolis Mall.

   Certain statements contained in this release, including without
limitation, statements containing the words "believes," "plans,"
"expects," "anticipates," and words of similar import, constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements
of the Company to be materially different from any future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements.

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               Annapolis Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                     Consolidated Balance Sheets
              as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
                                ($000)

                                             (Unaudited)   (Audited)
                                               June 30,   December 31,
                                             ------------ ------------
                                                 2008         2007
                                             ------------ ------------
Assets
  Cash and due from banks                    $     5,842  $     5,411
  Interest bearing deposits with banks            12,500       11,500
  Federal funds sold                               1,330        1,588
  Investment securities, available for sale       85,813       83,123
  Loans, net of allowance                        252,421      243,905
  Accrued interest receivable                      2,017        1,794
  Deferred income taxes                            1,245          836
  Premises and equipment                           9,100        9,179
  Investment in bank owned life insurance          4,008        3,927
  Other assets                                       644          616
                                             ------------ ------------
    Total Assets                             $   374,920  $   361,879
                                             ============ ============

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  Deposits
  Noninterest bearing                        $    40,409  $    38,075
  Interest bearing                               245,949      253,514
                                             ------------ ------------
    Total deposits                               286,358      291,589
                                             ------------ ------------
  Securities under agreements to repurchase       16,406       13,337
  Short-term borrowings                                -        4,170
  Long term borrowings                            40,000       20,000
  Junior subordinated debentures                   5,000        5,000
  Accrued interest and accrued expense             1,293          931
                                             ------------ ------------
    Total Liabilities                            349,057      335,027
                                             ------------ ------------

Stockholders' Equity
  Common stock                                        38           40
  Paid in capital                                 11,147       12,589
  Retained Earnings                               15,073       14,233
  Comprehensive loss                                (395)         (10)
                                             ------------ ------------
    Total Equity                                  25,863       26,852
    Total Liabilities and Equity
                                             ------------ ------------
                                             $   374,920  $   361,879
                                             ============ ============

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               Annapolis Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                  Consolidated Statements of Income
   for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
                             (Unaudited)
                (In thousands, except per share data)

                           For the Three Months   For the Six Months
                              Ended June 30,        Ended June 30,
                           --------------------- ---------------------
                              2008       2007       2008       2007
                           ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

Interest Income
  Loans                    $    4,170 $    4,432 $    8,627 $    8,707
  Investments                   1,050        877      2,015      1,803
  Interest bearing
   balances with banks             83                   190
  Federal funds sold              123        323        229        481
                           ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    Total interest income       5,426      5,632     11,061     10,991

Interest expense
  Deposits                      1,681      2,300      3,727      4,202
  Securities sold under
   agreements to
   repurchase                      62        131        158        239
  Borrowed funds                  333        177        601        490
  Junior debentures                73        107        172        214
                           ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    Total interest expense      2,149      2,715      4,658      5,145
      Net interest income       3,277      2,917      6,403      5,846

  Provision                       367         10        488         20
                           ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

  Net interest income
   after provision              2,910      2,907      5,915      5,826

Noninterest Income
  Service charges                 312        334        605        598
  Mortgage banking                 16         24         34         40
  Other fee income                123        129        246        254
                           ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    Total noninterest
     income                       451        487        885        892

Noninterest Expense
  Personnel                     1,538      1,332      3,092      2,722
  Occupancy and Equipment         307        317        626        625
  Data processing expense         184        190        387        384
  Professional Fees               107         78        218        144
  Marketing expense               106        115        203        252
  Other operating expense         404        346        740        636
                           ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    Total noninterest
     expense                    2,646      2,378      5,266      4,763

Income before taxes               715      1,016      1,534      1,955
Income tax expense                257        388        551        724
                           --------------------- ---------- ----------
Net income                 $      458 $      628 $      983 $    1,231
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Basic earnings per share   $     0.12 $     0.15 $     0.25 $     0.30
                           ========== ========== ========== ==========
Diluted earnings per share $     0.12 $     0.15 $     0.24 $     0.29
                           ========== ========== ========== ==========
Book value per share       $     6.78 $     6.16 $     6.78 $     6.16
                           ========== ========== ========== ==========
Average fully diluted
 shares                     3,955,160  4,226,161  4,034,817  4,226,242
                           ========== ========== ========== ==========

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               Annapolis Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
           Financial Ratios and Average Balance Highlights
                            (In thousands)

                        For the Three Months     For the Six Months
                           Ended June 30,          Ended June 30,
                       ----------------------- -----------------------
                          2008        2007        2008        2007
                       ----------- ----------------------- -----------
                       (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)

Performance Ratios
 (annualized)
  Return on average
   assets                    0.48%       0.72%       0.53%       0.72%
  Return on average
   equity                    7.08%       9.94%       7.40%       9.97%
  Average equity to
   average assets            6.83%       7.20%       7.12%       7.24%
  Net interest margin        3.64%       3.54%       3.61%       3.64%
  Efficiency ratio          70.98%      69.86%      72.26%      70.69%

Other Ratios
  Allow for credit
   losses to loans           1.02%       0.87%       1.02%       0.87%
  Nonperforming to
   gross loans               0.86%       0.13%       0.86%       0.13%
  Net charge-offs to
   average loans             0.07%       0.00%       0.07%       0.00%
  Tier 1 capital ratio       11.8%       13.0%       11.8%       13.0%
  Total capital ratio        12.8%       13.8%       12.8%       13.8%

Average Balances
  Assets                  381,170     351,249     375,648     343,837
  Earning assets          362,180     330,891     356,255     324,072
  Loans, gross            245,436     230,709     245,696     227,882
  Interest Bearing
   Liabilities            315,423     283,556     309,703     277,973
  Stockholders' Equity     26,028      25,306      26,743      24,918

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Annapolis Bancorp, Inc.
Richard M. Lerner, 410-224-4455

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