Bank of South Carolina Corporation Announces Third Quarter Earnings
CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of South Carolina Corporation, (Nasdaq: BKSC) announced earnings of $3,107,056 or $.70 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 – an increase of 16.17% from earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 of $2,674,655 or $.60 per share. Returns on average assets and average equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were 1.27% and 11.97%, respectively, compared with 2012 returns on average assets and average equity of 1.12% and 10.76%, respectively. Earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2013 increased $170,515 or 19.08% to $1,064,177 compared to $893,662 for the three months ended September 30, 2012.
Fleetwood S. Hassell, President of the Bank of South Carolina, stated, "Our model of safe and sound banking practices over the past 27 years has resulted in great success for our financial institution and its employees, customers, and shareholders. Now, we are excited to announce our intention to open a future office in North Charleston on Highway 78 and Ingleside Boulevard led by veteran banker Terry Strawn."
The Bank of South Carolina, a De Novo Charter, which opened in 1987 at 256 Meeting Street, has offices in Summerville, Mt. Pleasant, and the West Ashley community. 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".
| Bank of South Carolina |
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| Corporation (BKSC) |
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| Report of Earnings |
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| September 30, |
September 30, |
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| 2013 |
2012 |
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| Shares Outstanding |
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| BKSC Common Stock |
4,456,028 |
4,446,239 |
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| Book Value Per Share |
$ 7.73 |
$ 7.57 |
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| Total Assets |
$ 334,189,870 |
$ 307,466,670 |
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| 3 Months |
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| Ending |
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| Net Income |
$ 1,064,177 |
$ 893,662 |
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| Basic Earnings Per Share |
$.24 |
$.20 |
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| Diluted Earnings Per Share |
$.24 |
$.20 |
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| Weighted Average Shares |
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| Outstanding Basic |
4,454,669 |
4,446,239 |
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| Weighted Average Shares |
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| Outstanding Diluted |
4,454,669 |
4,446,239 |
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| 9 Months |
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| Ending |
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| Net Income |
$ 3,107,056 |
$ 2,674,655 |
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| Basic Earnings Per Share |
$.70 |
$.60 |
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| Diluted Earnings Per Share |
$.70 |
$.60 |
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| Weighted Average Shares |
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| Outstanding Basic |
4,450,997 |
4,445,570 |
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| Weighted Average Shares |
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| Outstanding Diluted |
4,450,997 |
4,445,570 |
SOURCE Bank of South Carolina Corporation
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