EX-99.1 2 b63098hcexv99w1.htm EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE, DATED NOVEMBER 10, 2006 exv99w1
 

Exhibit 99.1
For further information, contact:
Hanover Capital Mortgage Holdings, Inc.
John Burchett, CEO, Irma Tavares, COO, or Harold McElraft, CFO
732-593-1044
HANOVER CAPITAL MORTGAGE HOLDINGS ANNOUNCES
2006 THIRD-QUARTER RESULTS AND $0.15 PER SHARE DIVIDEND
          Edison, New Jersey, November 10, 2006 — Hanover Capital Mortgage Holdings, Inc. (AMEX: HCM) reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 of $0.1 million, or $0.01 per share on a fully diluted basis. The Board of Directors declared a third quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share on November 8, 2006 to be paid on December 8, 2006 to stockholders of record as of November 22, 2006.
For the three months ended September 30, 2006, the Company’s net income of $0.1 million was comparable to its net income for the corresponding quarter of 2005. The majority of the Company’s net income for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was attributable to the parent company, a Real Estate Investment Trust “REIT.”
For the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, the majority of the Company’s net earnings was also attributable to the REIT. The net income for the 2006 nine-month period was $0.2 million, or $1.1 million lower than the net income of $1.3 million for the corresponding period of 2005. This decrease is primarily due to the lower operating income of the REIT and the Hanover Capital Partners (“HCP”) segment. The REIT’s decline in operating income was primarily a result of a reduction in gain on sale of mortgage assets, a writedown in the value of the Company’s real estate owned during 2006, and increased interest expense for the capital raised through the Company’s subsidiary trusts. This decline is partially offset by increased net interest income on its larger Subordinate Mortgage-Backed Securities “MBS” portfolio and $1.4 million of compensation expense recorded in June of 2005 for four of its executive officers pursuant to the 1997 contribution agreement, as amended, that was not incurred in 2006.
The Company’s primary investments in Subordinate MBS yielded 19.24% for the three months ended September 30, 2006 versus 20.26% for the corresponding quarter of 2005 due to an increase in the effective interest rate expense on this portfolio to 6.65% from 5.03% in 2005, which was partially offset by investment in higher yielding assets and an increased leverage ratio. The overall net interest income for this portfolio rose to $3.0 million from $1.5 million for the same periods, respectively. The credit performance on the Subordinate MBS continues to be good.
John A. Burchett, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The dividend for the quarter was set at $0.15 per share, a reduction of $0.05 per share from the previous quarter. The dividend was set at the $0.15 level based on projected earnings, given today’s capital levels and the current interest rate environment. We continue to transition the Company’s primary activities to management and growth of residential related credit portfolios, primarily subordinated securities backed by prime residential mortgages. The attached tables show the result of that effort to date. Our capital invested in these securities has risen to $59.6 million at September 30, 2006 from $24.0 million as of September 30, 2005, an increase of 148%. Our return on equity on this portfolio remains high at 19.24% for the third quarter of 2006 compared to 20.26% for the third quarter of 2005. This relatively small decline in yield occurred in a time span when LIBOR rose from 3.86% to 5.32%.”
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“We continue the strategic review of our subsidiaries with a goal of simplifying the operations and balance sheet of the Company and narrowing the focus of management. We also continue our plan to increase the capital base of the Company in order to increase the investment in our primary asset.”
HCM will host an investor conference call on Friday, November 10, 2006 at 11:00 AM ET. The call will be broadcast on the Internet at www.investorcalendar.com. To listen to the call, please go to the Web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. For those not able to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available for a period of 30 days.
To access the live call by phone, dial 877-407-8035 (international callers dial 201-689-8035) several minutes before the call. A recorded replay may be heard through Tuesday, November 14 at 11:59 PM by dialing 877-660-6853 (international callers dial 201-612-7415) and using playback account #286 and conference ID # 219005.
Hanover Capital Mortgage Holdings, Inc. is a mortgage REIT staffed by seasoned mortgage capital markets professionals. HCM invests in mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans and engages in non-interest income-generating activities through its subsidiary, Hanover Capital Partners 2, Ltd., which operates two separate divisions, Hanover Capital Partners and HanoverTrade. Hanover Capital Partners provides consulting and outsourcing services to the mortgage industry. HanoverTrade provides technology solutions for the mortgage industry. For further information, visit HCM’s Web site at www.hanovercapitalholdings.com.
Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking” statements as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended. HCM is including this cautionary statement to make applicable and take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements, to differ materially from future results, performance or achievements. The forward-looking statements are based on HCM’s current belief, intentions and expectations. These statements are not guarantees or indicative of future performance. Important assumptions and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those factors, risks and uncertainties that are described in Item 1A of HCM’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and in other securities filings by HCM. HCM’s future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and inherent risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date hereof and HCM undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this announcement whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or circumstances or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.
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HANOVER CAPITAL MORTGAGE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
                 
    September 30,        
    2006     December 31,  
    (Unaudited)     2005  
Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 19,670     $ 30,495  
Receivable for securities sold
    561        
Accounts receivable
    1,665       2,606  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,613       1,382  
Mortgage loans
               
Held for sale
          10,061  
Collateral for CMOs
    11,125       14,074  
Mortgage securities ($250,572 and $188,398 pledged under Repurchase Agreements as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively)
               
Trading
    107,673       82,487  
Available for sale
    146,226       106,967  
Held to maturity
    6,567       8,034  
Other subordinate security, held to maturity
    2,744       2,703  
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates
    1,372       1,289  
Other assets
    10,144       12,089  
 
           
 
               
 
  $ 309,360     $ 272,187  
 
           
 
               
Liabilities
               
Repurchase agreements
  $ 190,663     $ 154,268  
Collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs)
    8,704       11,438  
Dividends payable
          2,124  
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
    5,473       3,498  
Liability to subsidiary trusts issuing preferred and capital securities
    41,239       41,239  
 
           
 
    246,079       212,567  
 
           
Contingencies
           
Minority interest in equity of consolidated affiliate
          189  
 
               
Stockholders’ Equity
               
Preferred stock: $0.01 par value, 10 million shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
           
Common stock: $0.01 par value, 90 million shares authorized, 8,263,562 and 8,496,162 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively
    83       85  
Additional paid-in capital
    102,741       104,231  
Cumulative earnings
    11,864       11,625  
Cumulative distributions to stockholders
    (53,697 )     (50,362 )
Deferred stock-based compensation
          (205 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    2,290       (5,943 )
 
           
 
    63,281       59,431  
 
           
 
               
 
  $ 309,360     $ 272,187  
 
           
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HANOVER CAPITAL MORTGAGE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
Revenues
                               
Interest income
  $ 6,631     $ 4,053     $ 17,510     $ 11,717  
Interest expense
    4,023       2,227       10,004       5,785  
 
                       
Net interest income before loan loss provision
    2,608       1,826       7,506       5,932  
Loan loss provision
          3             24  
 
                       
Net interest income
    2,608       1,823       7,506       5,908  
Gain on sale of mortgage assets
    209       121       834       4,287  
Gain (loss) on mark to market of mortgage assets
    2,525       (1,297 )     206       (1,663 )
(Loss) gain on freestanding derivatives
    (3,178 )     996       (1,857 )     (340 )
Due diligence fees
    2,661       3,678       7,690       9,374  
Technology
    532       845       2,420       2,360  
Loan brokering and advisory services
          202       105       1,050  
Reimbursed out-of-pocket expenses
    430       715       1,200       1,748  
Other income (loss)
    49       129       (38 )     320  
 
                       
Total revenues
    5,836       7,212       18,066       23,044  
 
                       
 
                               
Expenses
                               
Personnel
    1,879       1,875       5,968       7,691  
Subcontractors
    1,431       2,000       4,160       4,677  
Legal and professional
    674       675       2,210       2,237  
General and administrative
    343       423       1,168       1,250  
Depreciation and amortization
    208       326       598       932  
Occupancy
    215       151       558       422  
Technology
    260       398       992       1,208  
Travel and entertainment
    57       109       234       305  
Out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed
    430       715       1,200       1,748  
Other
    283       381       837       955  
 
                       
Total expenses
    5,780       7,053       17,925       21,425  
 
                       
Operating income
    56       159       141       1,619  
Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates
    27       13       82       (187 )
Minority interest in loss of consolidated affiliate
          (26 )     (5 )     (40 )
 
                       
Income before income tax provision (benefit)
    83       198       228       1,472  
Income tax provision (benefit)
          62       (11 )     136  
 
                       
 
                               
Net Income
  $ 83     $ 136     $ 239     $ 1,336  
 
                       
Basic Earnings Per Share
  $ 0.01     $ 0.02     $ 0.03     $ 0.16  
 
                       
Diluted Earnings Per Share
  $ 0.01     $ 0.02     $ 0.03     $ 0.16  
 
                       
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HANOVER CAPITAL MORTGAGE HOLDINGS, INC.
SUMMARY INFORMATION FOR REIT PORTFOLIO ASSETS
(dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                         
    Three Months Ended September 30, 2006  
    Mortgage Loans     Subordinate MBS     Agency MBS  
Average asset balance
  $ 11,749     $ 152,004     $ 114,202  
Average CMO borrowing balance
    9,009              
Average balance — Repurchase Agreements
    731       89,260       106,265  
 
                 
Net investment
  $ 2,009     $ 62,744     $ 7,937  
 
                 
 
                       
Average leverage ratio
    82.90 %     58.72 %     93.05 %
 
                 
 
                       
Effective interest income rate
    6.91 %     11.85 %     5.81 %
Effective interest expense rate — CMO borrowing
    7.10 %            
Effective interest expense rate — Repurchase Agreements
    7.11 %     6.65 %     5.46 %
 
                 
Net interest spread
    (0.19 )%     5.20 %     0.35 %
 
                 
 
                       
Interest income
  $ 203     $ 4,503     $ 1,660  
Interest expense — CMO borrowing
    160              
Interest expense — Repurchase Agreements
    13       1,485       1,451  
 
                 
Net interest income
  $ 30     $ 3,018     $ 209  
 
                 
 
                       
Yield
    5.97 %     19.24 %     10.53 %
 
                 
                         
    Three Months Ended September 30, 2005  
    Mortgage Loans     Subordinate MBS     Agency MBS  
Average asset balance
  $ 39,095     $ 76,211     $ 94,370  
Average CMO borrowing balance
    12,550              
Average balance — Repurchase Agreements
    17,165       46,557       90,738  
 
                 
Net investment
  $ 9,380     $ 29,654     $ 3,632  
 
                 
 
                       
Average leverage ratio
    76.01 %     61.09 %     96.15 %
 
                 
 
                       
Effective interest income rate
    5.71 %     10.96 %     5.02 %
Effective interest expense rate — CMO borrowing
    5.20 %            
Effective interest expense rate — Repurchase Agreements
    5.52 %     5.03 %     3.59 %
 
                 
Net interest spread
    0.32 %     5.93 %     1.43 %
 
                 
 
                       
Interest income
  $ 558     $ 2,088     $ 1,184  
Interest expense — CMO borrowing
    163              
Interest expense — Repurchase Agreements
    237       586       815  
 
                 
Net interest income
  $ 158     $ 1,502     $ 369  
 
                 
 
                       
Yield
    6.74 %     20.26 %     40.64 %
 
                 
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HANOVER CAPITAL MORTGAGE HOLDINGS, INC.
SUMMARY INFORMATION FOR REIT PORTFOLIO ASSETS
(dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                         
    Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006  
    Mortgage Loans     Subordinate MBS     Agency MBS  
Average asset balance
  $ 16,571     $ 132,230     $ 81,457  
Average CMO borrowing balance
    9,937              
Average balance — Repurchase Agreements
    1,806       82,432       72,893  
 
                 
Net investment
  $ 4,828     $ 49,798     $ 8,564  
 
                 
 
                       
Average leverage ratio
    70.86 %     62.34 %     89.49 %
 
                 
 
                       
Effective interest income rate
    6.89 %     12.46 %     5.56 %
Effective interest expense rate — CMO borrowing
    6.48 %            
Effective interest expense rate — Repurchase Agreements
    6.72 %     6.30 %     5.12 %
 
                 
Net interest spread
    0.37 %     6.16 %     0.44 %
 
                 
 
                       
Interest income
  $ 857     $ 12,354     $ 3,396  
Interest expense — CMO borrowing
    483              
Interest expense — Repurchase Agreements
    91       3,893       2,797  
 
                 
Net interest income
  $ 283     $ 8,461     $ 599  
 
                 
 
                       
Yield
    7.82 %     22.65 %     9.33 %
 
                 
                         
    Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005  
    Mortgage Loans     Subordinate MBS     Agency MBS  
Average asset balance
  $ 38,769     $ 70,243     $ 100,596  
Average CMO borrowing balance
    25,005              
Average balance — Repurchase Agreements
    7,119       41,752       91,302  
 
                 
Net investment
  $ 6,645     $ 28,491     $ 9,294  
 
                 
 
                       
Average leverage ratio
    82.86 %     59.44 %     90.76 %
 
                 
 
                       
Effective interest income rate
    5.75 %     11.04 %     5.00 %
Effective interest expense rate — CMO borrowing
    5.58 %            
Effective interest expense rate — Repurchase Agreements
    5.36 %     4.56 %     3.07 %
 
                 
Net interest spread
    0.22 %     6.48 %     1.93 %
 
                 
 
                       
Interest income
  $ 1,673     $ 5,817     $ 3,776  
Interest expense — CMO borrowing
    1,046              
Interest expense — Repurchase Agreements
    286       1,428       2,103  
 
                 
Net interest income
  $ 341     $ 4,389     $ 1,673  
 
                 
 
                       
Yield
    6.84 %     20.54 %     24.00 %
 
                 
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