EX-99.1 2 exhibit9911stqtr2022shrepo.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Document

Exhibit 99.1
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May 5, 2022
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We are pleased to report our financial results for the first quarter of 2022. Consolidated net income for the first quarter was $2.5 million, or $0.55 per share compared to $2.9 million, or $0.64 cents per share, for the same period in 2021, a decrease of 13.7%. There were two primary reasons for the decrease in net income. As the SBA PPP program continues to run its course, outstanding balances of PPP loans have decreased due to forgiveness which has resulted in a reduction of fee income related to PPP loans of $381 thousand year over year. Second, gains on sales of real estate loans were sharply lower as long-term interest rates increased sharply in response to high inflation. Loans already in our pipeline with interest rates committed saw premiums reduced, causing management to elect to hold these loans in the portfolio rather than sustain losses on sales. This should be a temporary phenomenon as rates charged going forward are reflective of the current interest rate environment with interest rates stabilizing at new, higher levels.

Asset quality remains strong as no provision for loan losses was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $150 thousand for the comparable quarter in 2021. All our commercial borrowers have exited pandemic related payment modifications and all but four of our residential customers have done the same.

Total assets were $1.2 billion as of March 31, 2022, compared to $1.1 billion as of March 31, 2021, an increase of $129.2 million, or 11.7%. Asset growth continued to be fueled by increases in customer deposits that were reinvested into investment securities and into our communities through loans to individuals, businesses, and municipalities.

Investment securities reached $287.6 million on March 31, 2022, compared to $157.8 million on March 31, 2021. The $129.8 million increase was caused by using low yielding excess liquidity to purchase higher yielding investments, primarily US Government Agency mortgage-backed securities. Since the settlement of these purchases, interest rates increased rapidly resulting in unrealized losses of $22.1 million in the securities portfolio as of March 31, 2022. The offset to recording the unrealized losses was an increase in deferred taxes included in other assets and
accumulated comprehensive losses of $17.5 million included in total equity. The Company had total equity capital of $69.4 million and a book value per share of $15.45 as of March 31, 2022, compared to $79.8 million and $17.81 per share as of March 31, 2021. The reduction in book value per share is the result of the unrealized loss on the investment portfolio and does not impact regulatory capital ratios.

Total loans outstanding as of March 31, 2022, were $831.0 million compared to $841.7 million as of March 31, 2021. The decrease in total loans was due to a reduction in pandemic related SBA PPP loans of $70.4 million and a reduction in $10.8 million in municipal loans. The pandemic related SBA PPP loans were designed to be short term in nature and have been forgiven in accordance with the PPP program. These decreases were partially offset by increases of $40.3 million in commercial real estate loans and $29.9 million in residential loans. Excluding SBA PPP loans forgiven, loan growth quarter over quarter was 7.8%.

We live in interesting times. Inflation is higher than it has been in decades, causing pain at the fuel pump and grocery stores. Russia has invaded Ukraine, causing senseless human carnage with more to come, sadly. The Federal Reserve meets on May 3rd and 4th, surely bringing us higher short term interest rates with hopes of a soft economic landing. Supply chains remain challenged, as do labor and housing markets. Yet here in Northern New England we anxiously await spring and its green leaves and flowers with another excellent maple season wrapped up. Despite the current uncertainty, we are confident facing the future and what it brings.

We are pleased to announce that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.35 per share for the quarter payable May 5, 2022, to shareholders of record as of April 30, 2022.

Sincerely,

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If you need assistance with a change in registration of certificates, combining your certificates into one, reporting lost certificates, non-receipt or loss of dividend checks, assistance regarding direct deposit of dividends, information about the Company, or to receive copies of financial reports, please contact Kristy Adams Alfieri, Assistant Secretary at 802.888.0982 or contact our Transfer Agent at the address and phone number listed below:
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TRANSFER AGENT:
Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, Inc.
P.O. Box 1342
Brentwood, NY 11717
866.321.8022 or
720.378.5956
E-mail: shareholder@broadridge.com
NASDAQ STOCK MARKET
Ticker Symbol: UNB
Corporate Name: Union Bankshares, Inc.
Corporate Address:
20 Lower Main Street
P.O. Box 667
Morrisville, VT 05661-0667
Investor Relations: UBLocal.com
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Neil J. Van Dyke
Chair
David S. Silverman
President & Chief Executive Officer
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About Union Bankshares
Union Bankshares, Inc. operates as the holding company for Union Bank, which provides commercial, retail and municipal banking services and asset management services throughout northern Vermont and New Hampshire. Union Bank was founded in 1891 in Morrisville, Vermont, where the Bank’s and its holding company’s headquarters are located. Union Bank operates 18 banking offices, three loan centers and several ATMs throughout its geographical footprint.

Union Bank has been helping people buy homes and local businesses create jobs in area communities since opening its doors over 130 years ago. Union Bank has earned an exceptional reputation for residential lending programs and has been recognized by the US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development for the positive impact made in the lives of first time home buyers. Union Bank is consistently one of the top Vermont Housing Finance Agency mortgage originators. Additionally, Union Bank has also been designated as an SBA Preferred lender for its participation in small business lending. Union Bank has received an "Outstanding" rating for its compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). An institution in this group has an excellent record of helping to meet the credit needs of its assessment area, particularly in low-and moderate income neighborhoods, in a manner consistent with its resources and capabilities.



Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited, in thousands)
Consolidated Statements of Income
(unaudited, in thousands)
Union Bankshares, Inc.
DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Neil J. Van Dyke -Chair
Neil J. Van Dyke - Chair
ASSETSMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2021March 31, 2022March 31, 2021March 31, 2022
Timothy W. Sargent-Vice Chair
David S. Silverman - President & CEO
Joel S. Bourassa
Jeffrey G. Coslett- Vice President
(3 months ended)
Dawn D. Bugbee
Karyn J. Hale - Chief Financial Officer
Cash and Due from Banks$5,047 $4,684 Interest Income$9,726 $9,500 
John M. Goodrich
John H. Steel - Secretary
Nancy C. Putnam
Kristy Adams Alfieri - Assistant Secretary
Federal Funds Sold & Overnight Deposits45,755 51,822 Interest Expense763 1,101 Gregory D. Sargent
Net Interest Income8,963 8,399 David S. Silverman
Interest Bearing Deposits in Banks14,192 14,691 John H. Steel
Provision for Loan Losses— 150 
Investment Securities273,423 143,063 Net Interest Income After
Provision for Loan Losses
8,963 8,249 Union BankREGIONAL
ADVISORY BOARD
MEMBERS
Loans Held for Sale2,349 40,212 
Trust Income209 185 
DIRECTORS
Loans, net828,614 801,489 Noninterest Income1,846 2,436 
Neil J. Van Dyke -Chair
Michael R. Barrett - St. Johnsbury
Timothy W. Sargent -Vice Chair
Steven J. Bourgeois - St. Albans
Reserve for Loan Losses(8,336)(8,429)Noninterest Expenses:Joel S. Bourassa
Andrew A. Dean - Northern NH
Salaries & Wages3,410 3,083 Dawn D. Bugbee
Stanley T. Fillion - Northern NH
Premises and Equipment, net21,320 19,882 John M. Goodrich
Rosemary H. Gingue - St. Johnsbury
Employee Benefits1,305 1,169 Mary K. Parent
John M. Goodrich - St. Johnsbury
Accrued Interest & other Assets51,179 36,904 Nancy C. Putnam
Christopher M. Knapp - Northern NH
Gregory D. Sargent
Coleen K. Kohaut - St. Albans
Total Assets$1,233,543 $1,104,318 Occupancy Expense, net527 477 David S. Silverman
Justin P. Lavely - St. Johnsbury
Janet P. Spitler
Daniel J. Luneau - St. Albans
Equipment Expense916 798 John H. Steel
Mary K. Parent - St. Johnsbury
Samuel H. Ruggiano - St. Albans
Christine A. Sheley - Northern NH
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2021Other Expenses1,956 1,926 
David S. Silverman - All
Union Bank Offices
(ATMs at all Branch Locations)
Total8,114 7,453 
Noninterest Bearing Deposits$303,077 $231,992 
Income Before Taxes2,904 3,417 VERMONT
Interest Bearing Deposits726,864 648,960 
Berlin1028 US Route 302802.476.0061
Time Deposits104,303 126,939 Income Tax Expense422 541 FairfaxJct. Routes 104 & 128802.849.2600
Hardwick103 VT Route 15 West802.472.8100
Borrowed Funds— 7,164 Net income$2,482 $2,876 Jeffersonville5062 VT Route 15802.644.6600
Jericho368 VT Route 15802.899.7500
Subordinated Debentures and Notes16,179 — Earnings per share$0.55 $0.64 Johnson198 Lower Main Street802.635.6600
Lyndonville183 Depot Street802.626.3100
Accrued Interest & Other Liabilities13,703 9,440 Book Value Per Share$15.45 $17.81 Morrisville20 Lower Main Street802.888.6600
65 Northgate Plaza802.888.6860
Common Stock9,937 9,911 Shelburne5068 Shelburne Road802.985.0250
St. Albans15 Mapleville Depot802.524.9000
Additional Paid-in Capital1,878 1,504 St. JohnsburyOperations and Loan Center
Retained Earnings364 Railroad Street802.748.3131
79,259 72,494 Branch
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive (loss) Income
(17,426)81 325 Portland Street802.748.3121
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Stowe47 Park Street802.253.6600
WillistonBranch
Treasury Stock at Cost(4,231)(4,167)31 Market St802.878.7900
Loan Center
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity$1,233,543 $1,104,318 31 Market St802.865.1000
Standby letters of credit were $2,143,000 and $2,609,000 at March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.NEW HAMPSHIRE
Groveton3 State Street603.636.1611
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Littleton263 Dells Road603.444.7136
76 Main Street603.444.5321
Lincoln135 Main Street603.745.4000
North ConwayCommercial Loan Center
2541 White Mountain Hwy603.662.9408