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William Penn Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WMPN) is the parent company of William Penn Bank, a community bank headquartered in Bristol, Pennsylvania. Public descriptions state that the bank serves individuals and small- to medium-sized businesses in the Delaware Valley area through twelve full-service branch offices in Bucks County and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Burlington, Camden and Mercer Counties in New Jersey. News about WMPN often centers on its community banking activities, financial performance, capital management, and corporate transactions.
Company press releases provide regular updates on quarterly and annual financial results, including net income or loss, net interest income, net interest margin, and non-interest income and expense. These releases also discuss asset quality metrics, allowance for credit losses, and the impact of the interest rate environment on funding costs and profitability. Investors following WMPN news can review management commentary on trends in loans, deposits, investments, and capital ratios.
Another recurring theme in William Penn Bancorporation’s news is capital return. The company has announced multiple stock repurchase programs and has reported progress on repurchases under these programs, as well as recurring quarterly cash dividends. Press releases describe the number of shares authorized and repurchased and link these actions to the company’s stated focus on delivering value to shareholders.
A major recent news topic is the proposed merger with Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPB). Joint announcements detail a definitive agreement and plan of merger under which William Penn will merge with and into Mid Penn in an all-stock transaction. Subsequent news items report that applicable bank regulatory approvals have been obtained and that shareholders of both companies have approved the merger, with closing subject to customary conditions. Coverage of WMPN therefore includes both ongoing standalone financial reporting and developments related to this planned combination.
Investors and observers can use the WMPN news feed to review these earnings updates, capital actions, and merger-related announcements in one place.
William Penn Bancorp (WMPN) announced an oversubscription in its second-step conversion offering for William Penn Bancorporation. The offering received more orders than available shares, with community offering orders being returned. This conversion aims to transition from a mutual holding structure to a fully publicly owned entity. Regulatory approvals are pending for the completion of this conversion. Piper Sandler & Co. is facilitating the stock sales. As a reminder, shares are not insured by the FDIC.
William Penn Bancorp, Inc. (OTC Pink: WMPN) announced an extension for its subscription and community offering deadline to February 22, 2021 due to postal service delays. The offering, which began on January 25, 2021, plans to raise between 9,350,000 and 12,650,000 shares at $10.00 per share in connection with the Bank's conversion to a publicly owned company. Orders already submitted remain unchanged. The completion of this offering depends on member and shareholder approvals and regulatory clearance.
William Penn Bancorp, Inc. (OTC Pink:WMPN) has announced a unanimous adoption of a Plan of Conversion and Reorganization by its Board of Directors and the Board of the MHC. This Plan involves converting from a mutual holding company structure to a fully public stock holding company. The Bank will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the new holding company, William Penn Bancorporation. The stock offering will prioritize depositors with qualifying deposits as of June 30, 2019. Approval from depositors, shareholders, and the Federal Reserve is required for the conversion.
William Penn Bancorp reported a net loss of $1.3 million for Q4 2020, with diluted earnings per share at ($0.32), compared to a net income of $1.3 million and $0.33 per share in Q4 2019. Total assets increased by 77.2% to $736.9 million, primarily due to recent acquisitions. Loans rose 56.0% to $508.6 million, with deposits up 99.2% to $560.1 million. Non-interest income increased significantly, driven by a gain on bargain purchase from the acquisitions. The company appointed new executive officers and strengthened capital positions as it navigated challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.