Bank of South Carolina Corporation Announces Annual and Fourth Quarter Earnings
01/13/2022 - 08:00 AM
CHARLESTON, S.C. , Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of South Carolina Corporation (Nasdaq: BKSC) announced unaudited earnings of $6,744,866 or $1.22 and $1.19 basic and diluted per share, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2021 – an increase of $284,235 or 4.40% from earnings for the year ended December 31, 2020 of $6,460,631 or $1.17 and $1.14 basic and diluted per share, respectively. Earnings for the three months ended December 31, 2021 decreased $196,036 or 11.30% to $1,539,170 compared to $1,735,206 for the three months ended December 31, 2020 . Returns on average assets and average equity for the year ended December 31, 2021 were 1.14% and 12.30% , respectively, compared with 2020 returns on average assets and average equity of 1.28% and 11.93% , respectively.
Fleetwood S. Hassell , President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "This year, we will celebrate our 35th anniversary as the oldest bank headquartered in Charleston . Despite lower fourth quarter earnings, 2021 was another successful year as we were able to meet and exceed our profit plan, resulting in the third most profitable year in our history. Fees realized from PPP and mortgage originations greatly helped to offset reduced interest income generated from this exceptionally low interest rate environment. We are prepared to meet the challenges of 2022: razor-thin margins, suitable investments of our resources, diminished fee income, and a tight labor market. Anticipated Federal Reserve rate increases will help to mitigate some of this; however, an expanded mortgage department and increased loan volume will be the keys to driving more revenue for the bank. Nonetheless, our employees remain our greatest asset and, once again, will see us through another successful year of relationship banking with unparalleled service, responsiveness, and attention to detail."
The following table shows the balance sheet and income statement highlights:
(Unaudited) December 31, 2021
(Unaudited) December 31, 2020
BKSC Common Stock Shares Outstanding
5,541,266
5,520,469
Book Value Per Share
$ 9.73
$ 9.96
Total Assets
$ 679,220,646
$ 532,494,599
Three Months Ending
Net Income
$ 1,539,170
$ 1,735,206
Basic Earnings Per Share
$ 0.28
$ 0.31
Diluted Earnings Per Share
$ 0.27
$ 0.31
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
5,539,381
5,520,272
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
5,683,804
5,673,339
(Unaudited) December 31, 2021
(Unaudited) December 31, 2020
Twelve Months Ending
Net Income
$ 6,744,866
$ 6,460,631
Basic Earnings Per Share
$ 1.22
$ 1.17
Diluted Earnings Per Share
$ 1.19
$ 1.14
Weighted Average Shares
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
5,531,518
5,526,948
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
5,680,482
5,678,543
About Bank of South Carolina Corporation
The Bank of South Carolina Corporation is the holding company of The Bank of South Carolina ("The Bank"). The Bank is a South Carolina state -chartered bank with offices in Charleston , North Charleston , Summerville , Mt. Pleasant , and the West Ashley community and has been in continuous operation since 1987. Our website is www.banksc.com . Bank of South Carolina Corporation currently trades its common stock on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol "BKSC".
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Industry
Commercial Banking
Sector
Finance and Insurance
Tags
Finance, Regional Banks, Finance and Insurance, Commercial Banking
Country
United States
City
Charleston
About BKSC
bank of south carolina corporation operates as the bank holding company for the bank of south carolina that provides financial services to individuals, professionals, and small and middle market businesses in south carolina. the company offers a range of deposit products, including non-interest bearing demand accounts, now accounts, money market accounts, time deposits, and savings accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. it also provides secured and unsecured commercial loans; commercial real estate loans; consumer loans, including construction, real estate, helocs, and mortgage; and home equity loans and lines of credit. it operates through charleston, north charleston, summerville, mt. pleasant, and west ashley banking offices in south carolina. bank of south carolina corporation was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in charleston, south carolina.