DNB Financial Corporation Announces 2011 Third Quarter Earnings

DOWNINGTOWN, Pa., Oct. 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DNB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:DNBF), parent of DNB First, National Association, the oldest national bank in the greater Philadelphia region, reported a 30.04% increase in net income and a 77.40% increase in core earnings for the third quarter of 2011, compared to the same period in 2010. Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was $1.3 million compared to $993,000 for the same period in 2010.  Earnings per common share for the third quarter of 2011 were $0.36 on a fully diluted basis compared to $0.32 for the same period in 2010.

Core earnings, which is a non-GAAP measure of net income excluding gains and losses on the sale of securities and prepayment penalties on FHLB advances, for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was $1.3 million compared to $730,000 for the same period in 2010. The Financial Statement section in this report includes a reconciliation of core earnings to the corresponding GAAP financial measure.

 William S. Latoff, Chairman and CEO said, "I am proud of our focused management team and our well trained and experienced staff who have grown revenues in spite of a weak economy and at the same time managed our cost of funds and controlled non-interest expenses. The net result has been a higher net interest margin and greater profitability overall. We believe that successful businesses continue to be successful even in difficult times and this remains our commitment to our shareholders and the communities we serve. "

During the three months ended September 30, 2011, net interest income rose to $5.5 million compared to $5.0 million for the same period in 2010. The increase was due to a higher level of loans combined with a reduction in interest expense, primarily due to lower rates on liabilities. The net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was 3.70%, a 36 basis point increase over the same period in 2010.

Non-interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2011 increased $68,000 or 8.60% to $859,000 compared to the same period in 2010. Non-interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2011 showed a modest increase of 1.30% or $53,000 compared to the same period in 2010 and reflects increases in marketing, occupancy and staffing costs offset by lower FDIC insurance costs.

Loans grew $15.2 million or 3.83% at September 30, 2011 compared to December 31, 2010. Total assets grew $6.8 million or 1.12% compared to December 31, 2010 and reflect the growth in loans offset by a decline in investment securities and cash and cash equivalents.

Deposits increased by $5.8 million or 1.17% to $498.5 million at September 30, 2011 compared to $492.7 million at December 31, 2010. Core deposits, i.e., demand deposits, money market accounts, NOW and savings accounts increased $29.7 million in aggregate or 8.37%, while time deposits declined $24.2 million or 17.49%. DNB's composite cost of funds for the third quarter of 2011 dropped 32 basis points to 0.79% compared to 1.11% for the three months ended September 30, 2010.

Capital remained strong at the end of the third quarter of 2011, as DNB's tier 1 leverage ratio stood at 9.65% and its total risk-based capital ratio stood at 15.29%. Management believes that these levels of capital are appropriate for current market conditions. Stockholders' equity increased $5.3 million to $50.6 million at September 30, 2011 compared to $45.2 million at December 31, 2010, reflecting solid earnings growth.

Non-performing loans to total loans was 1.95% at September 30, 2011, down from 2.24% a year earlier, but up from 1.82% at December 31, 2010. During the third quarter of 2011 and 2010, DNB provided $426,000 and $615,000 respectively, for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses was $6.4 million at September 30, 2011 compared to $5.9 million at December 31, 2010. Our coverage ratio, defined as the allowance for credit losses as a percentage of non-performing loans remained strong at 79.32% on September 30, 2011, but declined slightly from December's ratio of 81.46%.

William J. Hieb, President and Chief Risk & Credit Officer said, "As these stressed economic conditions persist, we have seen some increase in non-performing loans during the third quarter and an increase in charge-offs. However, we believe our earnings strength continues to provide us with the means to provide adequate reserves as conditions warrant. We recognize the importance of being prudent with our lending decisions, but at the same time we are committed to providing local businesses and families the financial means necessary to grow and prosper."

Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $3.6 million compared to $2.1 million for the same period in 2010. Earnings per common share for the nine months of 2011 were $1.10 on a fully diluted basis compared to $0.82 for the same period in 2010. Core earnings, defined above, improved to $3.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to $2.6 million for the same period in 2010.

Chairman Latoff concluded, "For over 150 years we've had a tradition of meeting the needs of our customers and communities. At a time when change and uncertainty are profoundly impacting the national and local banking landscape, DNB continues to focus on building relationships locally, while exercising sound financial management. As the oldest national bank in the greater Philadelphia region, we will continue to be the trusted community bank on which our customers rely."

DNB Financial Corporation is a bank holding company whose bank subsidiary, DNB First, National Association, is a community bank headquartered in Downingtown, Pennsylvania with 13 locations. Founded in 1860, DNB First in addition to providing a broad array of consumer and business banking products, offers brokerage and insurance services through DNB Financial Services, and trust services through DNB Advisors. DNB Financial Corporation's shares are traded on Nasdaq's Capital Market under the symbol: DNBF. We invite our customers and shareholders to visit our website at http://www.dnbfirst.com. DNB's Investor Relations site can be found at http://investor.dnbfirst.com/.

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This press release contains statements which, to the extent that they are not recitations of historical fact may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 as amended. Such forward-looking statements may include financial and other projections as well as statements regarding DNB's future plans, objectives, performance, revenues, growth, profits, operating expenses or DNB's underlying assumptions. The words "may", "would", "could", "will", "likely", "expect," "anticipate," "intend", "estimate", "plan", "forecast", "project" and "believe" or other similar words and phrases may identify forward-looking statements. Persons reading this press release are cautioned that such statements are only predictions, and that the DNB's actual future results or performance may be materially different.

Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties. A number of factors, many of which are beyond DNB's control, could cause our actual results, events or developments, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed, implied or anticipated by such forward-looking statements, and so our business and financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. Such factors include, among others, our need for capital; the impact of economic conditions on our business; changes in banking regulation and the possibility that any banking agency approvals we might require for certain activities will not be obtained in a timely manner or at all or will be conditioned in a manner that would impair our ability to implement our business plans; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; competition in our marketplace; and other factors as described in our securities filings. All forward-looking statements and information made herein are based on our current expectations as of the date hereof and speak only as of the date they are made. DNB does not undertake to update forward-looking statements.

For a complete discussion of the assumptions, risks and uncertainties related to our business, you are encouraged to review our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, as well as any changes in risk factors that we may identify in our quarterly or other reports filed with the SEC.

CONTACT: Gerald F. Sopp CFO/Executive Vice-President

         484.359.3138

         gsopp@dnbfirst.com

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