Baylake Corp. Reports Financial Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30,...

Baylake Corp. Reports Financial Results for the Three and Six Months Ended
June 30, 2009

STURGEON BAY, Wis., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Baylake Corp. (OTC
Bulletin Board: BYLK), a bank holding company with $1.0 billion in assets,
today reported net income of $0.5 million, or $0.07 basic and diluted earnings
per share, for the second quarter of 2009, as compared to net income of $0.1
million ($0.01 basic and diluted earnings per share) for the second quarter of
2008, an increase of $0.4 million in the quarter. Return on assets (ROA) and
return on equity (ROE) for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 increased to 0.21%
and 3.06%, respectively, compared to 0.04% and 0.47%, respectively, for the
same period in 2008.

The improved operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 were
impacted by a $1.2 million (13.3%) reduction in Non-Interest expenses from
$9.0 million for the quarter ending June 30, 2008 to $7.8 million for the
quarter ending June 30, 2009. The impact of this expense reduction was
partially offset by a $0.4 million reduction in Net Interest Income from $7.2
million to $6.8 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2008 and 2009,
respectively. The comparative results for the second quarter ending June 30,
2009 included net reductions of $0.3 million in employee salaries and
benefits, and $1.1 million in the operation of foreclosed properties, offset
by an increase of $0.3 million in other operating expenses.

During the quarter, non performing loans increased $2.7 million (5.5%) from
$48.9 million at March 31, 2009 to $51.6 million at June 30, 2009. As
previously announced on May 1, 2009, a non-performing loan in the amount of
$5.5 million was repaid from the sale of the underlying real estate and other
fixed assets which partially secured a portion of the loan relationship,
reducing our non-performing loans by $5.5 million. Since that time, we became
aware of impairment to an unrelated credit relationship in the aggregate
amount of $8.4 million. A specific allowance related to that credit in the
amount of $1.8 million has been provided for as of June 30, 2009. A majority
of the relationship ($6.4 million) is secured by real estate mortgages on
commercial real estate and land development. The remaining amount ($2.0
million) is secured by collateral other than real estate.

"I am disappointed by the fact that our levels of non-performing loans did not
decline during the quarter as I had previously forecasted," said Robert J.
Cera, Baylake Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer. "The depth and
magnitude of the recession has continued to impact our customers in ways and
circumstances in which we have not been able to predict accurately. However,
we believe we have allocated appropriate resources to reducing our current
level of non-performing loans."

A provision for loan losses of $1.2 million was charged to earnings in the
quarter ended June 30, 2009 compared to $0.9 million for the quarter ended
June 30, 2008. Net charge-offs for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 were $2.9
million, or 1.61% on an annualized basis of total average loans compared to
$0.5 million, or 0.30% on an annualized basis of total average loans for the
quarter ended June 30, 2008. At June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008, the
allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans was 1.83% and 1.66%,
respectively. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
at June 30, 2009 was 25.2%, compared to 34.0% at June 30, 2008. We believe
the balance of the allowance for loan losses is presently sufficient to absorb
probable and inherent credit losses at June 30, 2009.

Total loans decreased by $31.6 million, or 4.3%, from $741.4 million at June
30, 2008 to $709.8 million at June 30, 2009. Total deposits decreased $23.8
million, or 2.8%, from $858.5 million at June 30, 2008 to $834.8 million as of
June 30, 2009. The decline in deposits was a result of our strategic decision
to allow brokered certificates of deposit in the amount of $26.9 million to
mature in an effort to reduce our reliance on such brokered deposits. In
addition, the decline in deposit balances was impacted by aggressive pricing
decisions made by local bank and non-bank competitors, which we chose not to
match during the second quarter of 2009.

Our investment portfolio decreased $33.5 million, or 15.2% from $220.1 million
at June 30, 2008 to $186.6 million as of June 30, 2009. Despite this
decrease, during the second quarter of 2009 the market value of certain
corporate debt obligations currently held in our investment portfolio showed
significant improvement. Baylake does not currently hold any Fannie Mae or
Freddie Mac preferred securities.

Baylake's total assets and shareholders' equity were $1.0 billion and $70.4
million, respectively, at June 30, 2009, compared to $1.1 billion and $78.8
million at June 30, 2008. The increase in shareholders' equity for the six
months ended June 30, 2009 was primarily attributable to net operating
earnings of $2.8 million through June 30, 2009 offset in part by a decrease in
accumulated other comprehensive income related to a decline in the market
value of Baylake's remaining investment portfolio. The decrease in
shareholders' equity when compared to June 30, 2008 was primarily a result of
operating losses experienced in the last half of 2008 combined with a decrease
in accumulated other comprehensive income related to a decline in the market
value of Baylake's investment portfolio. Baylake's total risk-based capital
was 10.37% at June 30, 2009, compared to 11.97% at June 30, 2008. At June 30,
2009, both Baylake Corp. and Baylake Bank were considered "well capitalized"
under applicable bank regulatory guidelines.

Net interest margin decreased 13 basis points from 3.10% for the quarter ended
June 30, 2008 to 2.97% for the quarter ending June 30, 2009. The decline is
primarily attributed to the emphasis we placed on improving our regulatory
capital ratios beginning in the first quarter of 2009, as we shifted higher
yielding, higher risk-weighted investments into lower yielding, lower
risk-weighted investment alternatives. Also negatively impacting the margin
was an increase in non-performing loans.

During the second quarter of 2009, the Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation
(FDIC) imposed a special assessment $0.5 million in addition to our regular
FDIC insurance premiums of $0.5 million. As such, total FDIC insurance
expense for the quarter ending June 30, 2009 was $1.0 million compared to $0.2
million in the second quarter of 2008.

We believe that we have more than adequate resources available to meet our
short-term liquidity needs. As of June 30, 2009, Baylake Bank had $34.6
million in established lines of credit with nonaffiliated banks, none of which
had been drawn as of that date. Additionally, Baylake Bank is approved to
access, subject to pledging appropriate collateral, the Federal Reserve
Discount Window for short term borrowing as necessary.

Baylake Corp., headquartered in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is the bank holding
company for Baylake Bank. Through Baylake Bank, Baylake Corp. provides a
variety of banking and financial services from 28 financial centers located
throughout Northeast and Central Wisconsin, in Brown, Door, Green Lake,
Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Waushara Counties.

The following appears in accordance with the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995:

This news release contains forward-looking statements about the financial
condition, results of operations and business of Baylake Corp.
Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not
relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words
"believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or words of
similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "would," "should,"
"could" or "may."

Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and
uncertainties. A number of factors, many of which are beyond the control of
Baylake Corp., could cause actual conditions, events or results to differ
significantly from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. These
factors, which are described in this press release and in the annual and
quarterly reports filed by Baylake Corp. with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2008 under "Item 1A. Risk Factors," include certain credit,
market, operational, liquidity and interest rate risks associated with the
company's business and operations. Other factors include changes in general
business and economic conditions, developments (including collection efforts)
relating to the identified non-performing loans and other problem loans and
assets, world events (especially those which could affect our customers'
tourism-related businesses), competition, fiscal and monetary policies and
legislation.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and
Baylake Corp. does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to
reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking
statements are made.

Baylake Corp. and Subsidiaries

Summary Financial Data

The following tables set forth selected consolidated financial and other
data for Baylake Corp. at the dates and for the period indicated. The
selected financial and other data at June 30, 2009 and 2008 has not been
audited, but in the opinion of management of Baylake Corp. reflects all
necessary adjustments for a fair presentation of results as of the dates
and for the periods covered.

Selected Financial June 30, December 31, June 30,
Condition Data 2009 2008 2008
(at end of period) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
----------- ----------- -----------
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Total assets $1,042,028 $1,062,913 $1,076,855
Investment securities (1) 186,625 225,417 220,113
Total loans 709,820 729,090 741,402
Total deposits 834,777 849,758 858,544
Borrowings (2) 108,207 115,269 112,316
Subordinated debentures 16,100 16,100 16,100
Stockholders' equity 70,387 68,954 78,759
Non-performing loans (3) 51,613 44,054 36,312
Non-performing assets (3) 59,292 51,197 44,283
Shares outstanding 7,911,539 7,911,539 7,911,539
Book value per share $8.90 $8.72 $9.95

As of and for the As of and for the
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,

Selected Operations Data - UNAUDITED 2009 2008 2009 2008
--------- ---- ---- ---- ----

Total interest income $11,580 $14,302 $24,093 $29,908
Total interest expense 4,814 7,115 9,889 15,518
----- ----- ----- ------
Net interest income before
provision for loan losses 6,766 7,187 14,204 14,390
Provision for loan losses 1,200 861 2,400 1,161
----- --- ----- -----
Net Interest income after
provision for loan losses 5,566 6,326 11,804 13,229

Total non-interest income 2,592 2,199 7,129 4,513
Total non-interest expense 7,814 9,015 15,242 16,855
----- ----- ------ ------

Income (loss) before income taxes 344 (490) 3,691 887
Income tax expense (benefit) (190) (585) 875 (373)
----- ----- --- -----

Net income $534 $95 $2,816 $1,260
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As of and for the As of and for the
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(unaudited) (unaudited)
2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----
Per Share Data: (4)
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Net income per share (basic) $0.07 $0.01 $0.36 $0.16
Net income per share (diluted) $0.07 $0.01 $0.36 $0.16
Cash dividends per
common share $-- $-- $-- $--
Book value per share $8.90 $9.95 $8.90 $9.95

Performance Ratios: (5)
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Return on average
total assets 0.21% 0.04% 0.54% 0.24%
Return on average
total shareholders' equity 3.06% 0.47% 8.03% 3.10%
Net interest margin (6) 2.97% 3.10% 3.10% 3.09%
Net interest spread (6) 2.85% 2.88% 2.98% 2.86%
Efficiency ratio (9) 82.62% 92.65% 80.10% 87.21%
Non-interest income to
average assets 1.00% 0.82% 1.36% 0.84%
Non-interest expense
to average assets 3.00% 3.38% 2.91% 3.14%
Net overhead ratio (7) 2.01% 2.56% 1.55% 2.30%
Average loan to
average deposit ratio 85.20% 87.33% 85.22% 86.80%
Average interest earning
assets to average interest
bearing liabilities 106.17% 107.51% 106.19% 107.38%

Asset Quality Ratios: (3)(5)
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Non-performing loans
to total loans 7.27% 4.90% 7.27% 4.90%
Allowance for loan losses to:
Total loans 1.83% 1.66% 1.83% 1.66%
Non-performing loans 25.23% 33.95% 25.23% 33.95%
Net charge-offs to
average loans 1.61% 0.30% 0.82% 0.18%
Non-performing assets
to total assets 5.69% 4.11% 5.69% 4.11%

Capital Ratios: (5)(8)
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Shareholders' equity to assets 6.75% 7.31% 6.75% 7.31%
Tier 1 risk-based capital 9.12% 10.72% 9.12% 10.72%
Total risk-based capital 10.37% 11.97% 10.37% 11.97%
Leverage ratio 7.13% 8.53% 7.13% 8.53%

Other:
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Number of bank subsidiaries 1 1 1 1
Number of banking facilities 28 28 28 28
Number of full-time
equivalent employees 304 316 304 316

(1) Includes securities classified as available for sale.
(2) Consists of Federal Home Loan Bank advances, federal funds purchased,
and collateralized borrowings.
(3) Non-performing loans consist of non-accrual loans and guaranteed
loans 90 days or more past due but still accruing interest.
Non-performing assets consist of non-performing loans and other real
estate owned.
(4) Earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of shares
outstanding for the period.
(5) With the exception of end of the period ratios, all ratios are based
on average daily balances and are annualized where appropriate.
(6) Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percentage of
average interest-earning assets. Net interest rate spread represents
the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning
assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(7) Net overhead ratio represents the difference between non-interest
expense and non-interest income, divided by average assets.
(8) The capital ratios are presented on a consolidated basis.
(9) Efficiency ratio is calculated as follows: non-interest expense
divided by the sum of taxable equivalent net interest income plus
non-interest income, excluding net investment security gains and
excluding net gains on sale of fixed assets.

SOURCE Baylake Corp.

Kevin L. LaLuzerne of Baylake Corp., +1-920-743-5551