CLARKSTON, Mich., March 10, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarkston Financial Corporation (OTCBB:CKFC), the holding company for Clarkston State Bank, today reported a net income of $36,000 or $0.02 per basic and diluted common share for the three months ended December 31, 2010 compared to a net loss of $3,403,000 or $(2.33) per share for the three months ended December 31, 2009. The net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 was $1,330,000 or $(0.60) per share compared to a net loss of $4,409,000 or $(3.02) per share for the same period in 2009.
Total assets at December 31, 2010 were $103,711,000 compared to $110,169,000 at December 31, 2009, a decline of $6,458,000 or 5.86%. The decrease in total assets is consistent with management's strategic plan to reduce costs and preserve capital. The allowance for possible loan losses decreased to 3.20% of total loans as of December 31, 2010, compared to 4.09% for the same period 2009. The decline in the allowance for loan loss percentage represents a strengthening of the loan portfolio, thus eliminating the need for a provision expense in the fourth quarter. The improved loan portfolio is a direct result of stronger controls over loan underwriting and an increased focus on credit administration.
J. Grant Smith, CEO, said, "The focus remains on strengthening our asset quality and completing our recapitalization plan. The Bank continues to see improvements in the level of non-performing loans. Total non-performing loans have significantly decreased to $2,700,000 at December 31, 2010 compared to $6,630,000 from the same period 2009, a decline of $3,930,000, or 59.28%. The net interest margin of the Bank is a robust 4.55% for the quarter ended December 31, 2010. In addition to the continued improvement in asset quality and net interest margin, liquidity also remains strong. We are very excited about our future as we get closer to completing our recapitalization plan."
Clarkston State Bank opened in January 1999 and operates four branches in Clarkston, Waterford, and Independence Township, Michigan.
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CONTACT: Clarkston Financial Corporation Grant Smith, CEO 248-922-6945