23 Dec 2014 07:00

BCB HOLDINGS LIMITED ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THE
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SECOND QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
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Belize City, Belize, December 23, 2014 -- BCB Holdings Limited (London - AIM: BCB; Bermuda - BBHL) (the "Company" or "BCBHL")
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The Company reported net income from operations of $0.2m for the three months ended September 30, 2014 (2013 - net loss of $1.2m), and net income per ordinary share from continuing operations for the three months of $0.00 (2013 - net loss per share of $0.01).
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The Company reported net income from operations of $2.0m for the six months ended September 30, 2014 (2013 - net loss of $2.1m), and net income per ordinary share from continuing operations for the six months of $0.02 (2013 - net loss per share of $0.02).
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Background Information
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BCB Holdings Limited (BCBHL) is a parent holding company with no independent business operations or assets other than its investments in its subsidiaries, intercompany balances and holdings of cash and cash equivalents. BCBHL's businesses are conducted through its subsidiaries. The Belize Bank Limited (BBL) is incorporated and based in Belize and focuses on the provision of financial services and lending to domestic clients. Â Belize Bank International Limited is incorporated and based in Belize and focuses on the provision of financial services and lending to international clients. BCBHL also owns an international corporate services business based in Belize. Within Belize, BBL is the largest, full service commercial and retail banking operation with a head office in Belize City and thirteen branches extended into each of the six districts of Belize. The principal operations of BBL are commercial lending, consumer lending, deposit taking and related banking activities.Â
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For further information contact:
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BCB Holdings Limited
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UK: +44 (0) 207 248 6700
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Belize: +501 227 7178
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Note: This and other press releases are available at the Company's web site: http://www.bcbholdings.comÂ
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Nicholas Wells +44 (0) 207 397 8900
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Financial Information
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Summarized Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
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US dollars in millions except per share data
3 months ended September 30, 2014 | 3 months ended September 30, 2013 | 6 months ended September 30, 2014 | 6 months ended September 30, 2013 | |
Financial Services Interest income | Â 10.5 | Â 10.5 | Â 20.6 | Â 20.6 |
Interest expense | (2.2) | (2.8) | (4.5) | (5.6) |
Net interest income | 8.3 | 7.7 | 16.1 | 15.0 |
Provision for loan losses | (3.6) | (5.4) | (5.8) | (9.0) |
Net non-interest expense | (3.5) | (2.3) | (6.2) | (5.7) |
Operating income - Financial Services | 1.2 | -- | 4.1 | 0.3 |
Corporate expenses | (1.0) | (1.2) | (2.1) | (2.4) |
Net income (loss) | 0.2 | (1.2) | 2.0 | (2.1) |
Earnings (Loss) per share: basic and diluted  | ||||
Net income (loss) | $0.00 | ($0.01) | $0.02 | ($0.02) |
Number of shares - (basic & diluted) | 99.9m | 99.9m | 99.9m | 99.9m |
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Summarized Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)
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September 30 2014 $m | March 31 2014 $m | |
Financial Services | ||
Cash, cash equivalents and due from banks | 179.0 | 170.5 |
Interest-bearing deposits with correspondent banks | 26.1 | 54.3 |
Investment Securities | 45.8 | 37.3 |
Government of Belize securities | 27.5 | 20.0 |
Loans - net | 316.9 | 326.2 |
Property, plant and equipment - net | 16.6 | 17.2 |
Government of Belize receivable | 24.6 | 24.6 |
Other assets | 31.4 | 31.2 |
Total Financial Services assets | 667.9 | 681.3 |
Corporate | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1.7 | 4.0 |
Other current assets | 5.3 | 3.9 |
Total assets | 674.9 | 689.2 |
Liabilities and shareholders' equity | ||
Financial Services | ||
Deposits | 577.7 | 593.1 |
Interest payable | 4.1 | 4.3 |
Other liabilities | 6.7 | 8.5 |
Total Financial Services liabilities | 588.5 | 605.9 |
Corporate | ||
Current liabilities | 8.4 | 7.8 |
Long-term liabilities | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Total liabilities | 598.1 | 614.9 |
Total shareholders' equity | 76.8 | 74.3 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 674.9 | 689.2 |
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Summarized Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)
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6 Months ended September 30 | 2014 $m | 2013 $m |
Cash flows from operating activities | ||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations | 2.0 | (2.1) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation | 0.9 | 0.9 |
Provision for loan losses | 5.8 | 9.0 |
Decrease in interest payable | (0.2) | (0.1) |
Changes in assets and liabilities - net | (2.8) | (4.7) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 5.7 | 3.0 |
Cash flows from investing activities | ||
Purchase of property plant and equipment (net of disposals) | (0.3) | (0.9) |
Decrease (increase) in interest-bearing deposits | 28.2 | (35.6) |
(Increase) decrease in Government securities | (7.5) | 4.8 |
(Increase) decrease in Investment securities | (8.5) | 50.0 |
Decrease in loans to customers | 3.5 | 8.5 |
Net cash provided by investing activities | 15.4 | 26.8 |
Cash flows from financing activities | ||
Decrease in deposits | (15.4) | (31.4) |
Other movements | 0.5 | (0.2) |
Net cash utilized by financing activities | (14.9) | (31.6) |
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and due from banks | 6.2 | (1.8) |
Cash, cash equivalents and due from banks at beginning of period | 174.5 | 132.5 |
Cash, cash equivalents and due from banks at end of period | 180.7 | 130.7 |
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