(MENAFN Editorial) PAOLI, Pa., Dec. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malvern Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:) (the "Company"), parent company of Malvern Federal Savings Bank ('Malvern' or the 'Bank'), today reported operating results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017. Net income amounted to $2.0 million, or $0.30 per fully diluted common share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared with net income of $8.0 million, or $1.24 per fully diluted common share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. For the twelve months ended September 30, 2017, net income amounted to $5.8 million, or $0.90 per fully diluted common share, compared with net income of $12.2 million, or $1.90 per fully diluted common share, for the twelve months ended September 30, 2016.

As previously disclosed in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') on November 28, 2017 (the '8-K'), the Company was advised by BDO USA, LLP ('BDO'), its independent registered public accounting firm, that BDO's audit report on the Company's consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2016 and 2015, and for each of the years in the two year period ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, and BDO's completed interim reviews of the Company's consolidated interim financial statements as of and for the periods ended December 31, 2016, March 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017 (collectively, the 'Specified Financial Statements'), should no longer be relied upon. The Company plans to restate the Specified Financial Statements, which will be included in amendments to the Company's fiscal 2016 10-K and 10-Qs for the first three quarters of fiscal 2017. All numbers in this press release reflect such restatements.

The matters described in the 8-K relate to the Company's tax account balances. The effect of these matters is to increase net income for fiscal 2016 by approximately $208,000, fiscal 2015 by approximately $970,000 and fiscal 2014 by approximately $388,000. The effect of these matters as of and for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, is a decrease to net income of approximately $795,000 and a decrease in tax liability account of $795,000. These matters have no effect on the Company's cash position, net interest margin, pre-tax income or the Company's operating expenses.

The following table below shows the analysis of the impact on the consolidated balance sheets and income statements for the periods affected.

(in thousands, except per share data)

Sep. 30, 2014 Amount of Misstatement Restated Amount Sep. 30, 2015 Amount of Misstatement Restated Amount Sep. 30, 2016 Amount of Misstatement Restated Amount Dec. 31, 2016 Amount of Misstatement Restated Amount Mar. 31, 2017 Amount of Misstatement Restated Amount Jun. 30, 2017 Amount of Misstatement Restated Amount Total Assets $ 542,264 542,264 655,690 655,690 821,272 821,272 879,002 879,002 961,815 961,815 1,010,908 1,010,908 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Other liabilities $ 2,604 (388 ) 2,216 3,575 (1,358 ) 2,217 4,549 (1,566 ) 2,983 3,662 (1,369 ) 2,293 3,206 (1,130 ) 2,076 4,697 (770 ) 3,927 Total Liabilities $ 465,492 (388 ) 465,104 574,299 (1,358 ) 572,941 726,681 (1,566 ) 725,115 783,267 (1,369 ) 781,898 864,351 (1,130 ) 863,221 911,245 (770 ) 910,475 Shareholders' Equity Total Shareholders' Equity $ 76,772 388 77,160 81,391 1,358 82,749 94,591 1,566 96,157 95,735 1,369 97,104 97,464 1,130 98,594 99,663 770 100,433 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 542,264 - 542,264 655,690 - 655,690 821,272 - 821,272 879,002 - 879,002 961,815 - 961,815 1,010,908 - 1,010,908

Sep. 30, 2014 Amount of Misstatement Restated Amount Sep. 30, 2015 Amount of Misstatement Restated Amount Sep. 30, 2016 Amount of Misstatement Restated Amount Dec. 31, 2016 Amount of Misstatement Restated Amount Mar. 31, 2017 Amount of Misstatement Restated Amount Jun. 30, 2017 Amount of Misstatement Restated Amount Income (Loss) before income tax expense $ 344 344 3,698 3,698 5,976 5,976 1,462 1,462 1,758 1,758 2,582 2,582 Income tax benefit (expense) $ (21 ) 388 367 - 970 970 5,966 208 6,174 (292 ) (197 ) (489 ) (349 ) (239 ) (588 ) (503 ) (360 ) (863 ) Net Income (Loss) $ 323 388 711 3,698 970 4,668 11,942 208 12,150 1,170 (197 ) 973 1,409 (239 ) 1,170 2,079 (360 ) 1,719 Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share $ 0.05 $ 0.06 $ 0.11 $ 0.58 $ 0.15 $ 0.73 $ 1.86 $ 0.04 $ 1.90 $ 0.18 $ (0.03 ) $ 0.15 $ 0.22 $ (0.04 ) $ 0.18 $ 0.32 $ (0.05 ) $ 0.27 Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a $ 1.86 $ 0.04 $ 1.90 $ 0.18 $ (0.03 ) $ 0.15 $ 0.22 $ (0.04 ) $ 0.18 $ 0.32 $ (0.05 ) $ 0.27

'Our results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 were strong; top line revenue expanded and overall we continued to reflect the forward momentum of the Company. Our continued focus on client service continues to aid in gathering customer relationships, fueling the business model focus and resulting performance. We are excited by the sequential growth and the prospects for continued growth in fiscal 2018,' commented Anthony C. Weagley, President and Chief Executive Officer.

'Total loans increased $263.8 million, mostly in commercial and industrial and commercial real estate. We remain successful gathering deposits across the franchise as evidenced by the growth in deposits of $188.4 million to $790.4 million at September 30, 2017.'

Joe Gangemi, Chief Financial Officer of Malvern Bancorp, Inc., added, "Malvern continues to grow its capital position with growth in core earnings, and has produced yet another quarter of solid financial performance".

Highlights for the quarter include:

Return on average assets ('ROAA') was 0.77 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to 4.01 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2016, and return on average equity ('ROAE') was 7.70 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared with 35.50 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

The Company originated $84.8 million in new loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, which was offset in part by $50.2 million in participations, payoffs, prepayments and maturities from its portfolio, resulting in net portfolio growth of $34.6 million over the third quarter of fiscal 2017; new loan originations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 consisted of $13.9 million in residential mortgage loans, $57.4 million in commercial loans, $10.5 million in construction and development loans and $3.0 million in consumer loans.

Non-performing assets ('NPAs') were 0.12 percent of total assets at September 30, 2017, compared to 0.19 percent at June 30, 2017 and 0.28 percent at September 30, 2016. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total non-performing loans was 694.1 percent at September 30, 2017, compared to 421.8 percent at June 30, 2017 and 234.9 percent at September 30, 2016.

The Company's ratio of shareholders' equity to total assets was 9.80 percent at September 30, 2017, compared to 9.93 percent at June 30, 2017, and 11.71 percent at September 30, 2016.

Book value per common share amounted to $15.60 at September 30, 2017, compared to $15.28 at June 30, 2017 and $14.66 at September 30, 2016. The efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP measure, was 55.4 percent for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 on an annualized basis, compared to 57.0 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 and 67.7 percent in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016.

The Company's balance sheet reflected total asset growth of $224.7 million at September 30, 2017, compared to September 30, 2016, coupled with stable asset quality, and capital levels that exceeded regulatory standards for a well-capitalized institution.

Selected Financial Ratios
(unaudited; annualized where applicable) Restated Restated Restated Restated As of or for the quarter ended : 9/30/17 6/30/17 3/31/17 12/31/16 9/30/16 Return on average assets 0.77 % 0.70 % 0.51 % 0.47 % 4.01 % Return on average equity 7.70 % 6.90 % 4.77 % 4.03 % 35.50 % Net interest margin (tax equivalent basis) (1) 2.76 % 2.72 % 2.75 % 2.64 % 2.65 % Loans / deposits ratio 106.55 % 106.30 % 107.80 % 102.29 % 96.07 % Shareholders' equity / total assets 9.80 % 9.93 % 10.25 % 11.05 % 11.71 % Efficiency ratio (1) 55.4 % 57.0 % 57.4 % 61.6 % 67.7 % Book value per common share $ 15.60 $ 15.28 $ 15.00 $ 14.80 $ 14.66

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(1) Information reconciling non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures is presented elsewhere in this press release.

Net Interest Income

For the three months ended September 30, 2017, total interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis increased $2.7 million, or 38.8 percent, to $9.6 million, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. Interest income rose in the quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared to the comparable period in fiscal 2016, primarily due to a $255.8 million increase in the average balance of our loans. Total interest expense increased by $1.0 million, or 57.1 percent, to $2.8 million, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in fiscal 2016 due to the increase of $187.6 million in average funding sources.

Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis was $6.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, increasing $1.6 million, or 32.4 percent, from $5.1 million for the comparable three-month period in fiscal 2016. The change for the three months ended September 30, 2017 primarily was the result of an increase in the average balance of interest earning assets, which increased $210.8 million. The net interest spread on an annualized tax-equivalent basis was at 2.59 percent and 2.51 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. For the quarter ended September 30, 2017, the Company's net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis increased to 2.75 percent as compared to 2.65 percent for the same three-month period in fiscal 2016.

The 57.1 percent increase in interest expense for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 was primarily due to an increase in deposits, as well as the interest expense associated with the Company's subordinated debt. The average cost of funds was 1.32 percent for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 compared to 1.08 percent for the same three-month period in fiscal 2016 and, on a linked sequential quarter basis, increased 7 basis points compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2017. The increase in cost was primarily related to the increase in average volume, coupled with the increased expense related to the issuance of subordinated debt.

For the twelve months ended September 30, 2017, total interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis increased $8.4 million, or 33.1 percent, to $33.9 million, compared to $25.5 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2016. Total interest expense increased by $2.7 million, or 40.3 percent, to $9.4 million, for the twelve months ended September 30, 2017, compared from the comparable period in fiscal 2016. Interest income rose for the twelve months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the comparable period in fiscal 2016 primarily due to a $230.5 million increase in average loan balances. Compared to the same period in fiscal 2016, for the twelve months ended September 30, 2017, average interest earning assets increased $191.3 million, the net interest spread increased on an annualized tax-equivalent basis by four basis points and the net interest margin increased on an annualized tax-equivalent basis by seven basis points.

Earnings Summary for the Period Ended September 30, 2017

The following table presents condensed consolidated statements of income data for the periods indicated.

(dollars in thousands, except per share data) Restated Restated Restated Restated For the quarter ended: 9/30/17 6/30/17 3/31/17 12/31/16 9/30/16 Net interest income $ 6,707 $ 6,399 $ 5,991 $ 5,239 $ 5,021 Provision for loan losses 489 645 997 660 100 Net interest income after provision for loan losses 6,218 5,754 4,994 4,579 4,921 Other income 532 814 542 453 615 Other expense 3,813 3,986 3,778 3,570 3,759 Income before income tax expense (benefit) 2,937 2,582 1,758 1,462 1,777 Income tax expense (benefit) 982 863 588 489 (6,174 ) Net income $ 1,955 $ 1,719 $ 1,170 $ 973 $ 7,951 Earnings per common share Basic $ 0.30 $ 0.27 $ 0.18 $ 0.15 $ 1.24 Diluted $ 0.30 $ 0.27 $ 0.18 $ 0.15 $ 1.24 Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 6,441,731 6,443,515 6,427,309 6,418,583 6,415,049 Diluted 6,445,151 6,445,288 6,427,932 6,419,012 6,415,207

Other Income

Other income decreased $83,000, or 13.5 percent, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 compared with the same period in fiscal 2016. The decrease in other income was primarily a result of a $113,000 decrease in net gains on sales of investment securities. The decrease was offset in part by an increase in net gains on sale of loans of $22,000 and rental income of $10,000. Excluding net securities gains and losses, a non-GAAP measure, the Company would have recorded other income of $501,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $471,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of $30,000, or 6.4 percent.

For the twelve months ended September 30, 2017, total other income increased $8,000 compared to the same period in fiscal 2016, primarily a result of a $68,000 increase in service charges and other fees, a $16,000 increase in rental income and a $38,000 increase in net gains on sale of loans. The increase was partially offset by a $102,000 decrease in net gains on sales of investment securities and a $12,000 decrease in earnings on bank-owned insurance. Excluding net securities gains and losses, a non-GAAP measure, the Company recorded other income of $1.9 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $1.8 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2016, an increase of $110,000, or 6.2 percent.

The following table presents the components of other income for the periods indicated.

(in thousands, unaudited) For the quarter ended: 9/30/17 6/30/17 3/31/17 12/31/16 9/30/16 Service charges on deposit accounts $ 262 $ 233 $ 274 $ 223 $ 259 Rental income – other 66 51 55 55 56 Net gains on sales of investments, net 31 374 58 — 144 Gain on sale of loans, net 48 31 30 45 26 Bank-owned life insurance 125 125 125 130 130 Total other income $ 532 $ 814 $ 542 $ 453 $ 615

Other Expense

Total other expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017, increased $54,000, or 1.4 percent, when compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2016. The increase primarily reflected increases in salaries and employee benefits of $56,000, a $71,000 increase in occupancy expense, and a $20,000 increase in other operating expense. The increase in occupancy expense was mainly due to expanded locations. Additionally, the increase in salaries and employee benefits primarily reflects higher compensation and related costs due to added staff to support overall franchise growth.

For the twelve months ended September 30, 2017, total other expense increased $1.2 million, or 8.8 percent, compared to the same period in fiscal 2016. The increase primarily reflected increases in salaries and employee benefits of $824,000, a $264,000 increase in occupancy expense, an $85,000 increase in advertising expense, a $67,000 increase in data processing expense, a $211,000 increase in professional fees and a $109,000 increase in other operating expense. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $335,000 in the federal deposit insurance premium.

The following table presents the components of other expense for the periods indicated.

(in thousands, unaudited) For the quarter ended: 9/30/17 6/30/17 3/31/17 12/31/16 9/30/16 Salaries and employee benefits $ 1,725 $ 1,873 $ 1,804 $ 1,712 $ 1,669 Occupancy expense 543 533 514 494 472 Federal deposit insurance premium 71 78 91 4 107 Advertising 25 67 73 51 50 Data processing 285 308 301 302 283 Professional fees 473 621 399 401 507 Other operating expenses 691 506 596 606 671 Total other expense $ 3,813 $ 3,986 $ 3,778 $ 3,570 $ 3,759

Statement of Condition Highlights at September 30, 2017

Highlights as of September 30, 2017 included:

Balance sheet strength, with total assets amounting to $1.0 billion at September 30, 2017, increasing $224.7 million, or 27.4 percent, compared to September 30, 2016.

The Company's gross loans were $842.1 million at September 30, 2017, increasing $263.8 million, or 45.6 percent, from September 30, 2016.

Total investments were $49.5 million at September 30, 2017, a decrease of $57.4 million, or 53.7 percent, compared to September 30, 2016.

Deposits totaled $790.4 million at September 30, 2017, an increase of $188.4 million, or 31.3 percent, compared to September 30, 2016.

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances totaled $118.0 million at September 30, 2017 and at September 30, 2016.

Subordinated debt totaled $24.3 million at September 30, 2017 and zero at September 30, 2016. On February 7, 2017, the Company completed a private placement of $25.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (the "Notes") to certain institutional investors. The Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of February 15, 2027, and bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.125% per year, from and including February 7, 2017 to, but excluding February 15, 2022.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Condition

The following table presents condensed consolidated statements of condition data as of the dates indicated.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Condition (unaudited) (in thousands) Restated Restated Restated Restated At quarter ended: 9/30/17 6/30/17 3/31/17 12/31/16 9/30/16 Cash and due from depository institutions $ 1,615 $ 1,622 $ 1,716 $ 1,598 $ 1,297 Interest bearing deposits in depository
institutions 115,521 111,805 64,036 61,683 95,465 Investment securities, available for sale, at fair
value 14,587 16,811 61,672 65,108 66,387 Investment securities held to maturity 34,915 36,027 37,060 38,160 40,551 Restricted stock, at cost 5,559 5,458 5,397 5,416 5,424 Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan
losses 834,331 800,337 752,708 668,427 574,160 Accrued interest receivable 3,139 2,837 3,177 2,899 2,558 Property and equipment, net 7,507 7,182 6,896 6,769 6,637 Deferred income taxes 6,671 7,912 7,881 8,449 8,827 Bank-owned life insurance 18,923 18,798 18,673 18,548 18,418 Other assets 3,244 2,119 2,599 1,945 1,548 Total assets $ 1,046,012 $ 1,010,908 $ 961,815 $ 879,002 $ 821,272 Deposits $ 790,396 $ 759,679 $ 704,272 $ 658,623 $ 602,046 FHLB advances 118,000 118,000 118,000 118,000 118,000 Other short-term borrowings 5,000 — 10,000 — — Subordinated debt 24,303 24,263 25,000 — — Other liabilities 5,793 8,533 5,949 5,275 5,069 Shareholders' equity 102,520 100,433 98,594 97,104 96,157 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,046,012 $ 1,010,908 $ 961,815 $ 879,002 $ 821,272

The following table reflects the composition of the Company's deposits as of the dates indicated.

Deposits (unaudited) (in thousands) At quarter ended: 9/30/17 6/30/17 3/31/17 12/31/16 9/30/16 Demand: Non-interest bearing $ 42,121 $ 50,097 $ 45,303 $ 35,184 $ 34,547 Interest-bearing 155,579 105,439 102,525 101,759 95,041 Savings 44,526 43,709 43,913 42,699 44,714 Money market 276,404 274,018 251,671 217,260 177,486 Time 271,766 286,416 260,860 261,721 250,258 Total deposits $ 790,396 $ 759,679 $ 704,272 $ 658,623 $ 602,046

Loans

Total net loans amounted to $834.3 million at September 30, 2017 compared to $574.2 million at September 30, 2016, for a net increase of $260.1 million or 45.3 percent for the period. The allowance for loan losses amounted to $8.4 million and $5.4 million at September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively. Average loans during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 totaled $831.6 million as compared to $575.8 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, representing a 44.4 percent increase.

At the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, the loan portfolio remained weighted toward two primary components: commercial and the core residential portfolio, with commercial real estate accounting for 52.0 percent and single-family residential real estate loans accounting for 22.9 percent of the loan portfolio. Construction and development loans amounted to 6.4 percent and consumer loans represented 4.9 percent of the loan portfolio at such date. Total gross loans increased $263.8 million, to $842.1 million at September 30, 2017 compared to $578.4 million at September 30, 2016. The increase in the loan portfolio at September 30, 2017 compared to September 30, 2016, primarily reflected an increase of $264.4 million in commercial loans and a $25.4 million increase in construction and development loans. These increases were partially offset by a $16.7 million decrease in residential mortgage loans and a $9.3 million reduction in consumer loans at September 30, 2017 as compared to September 30, 2016.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2017, the Company originated total new loan volume of $84.8 million, which was offset in part by participations out, payoffs, prepayments and maturities totaling $50.2 million.

The following reflects the composition of the Company's loan portfolio as of the dates indicated.

Loans (unaudited) (in thousands) At quarter ended: 9/30/17 6/30/17 3/31/17 12/31/16 9/30/16 Residential mortgage $ 192,500 $ 190,788 $ 192,775 $ 205,668 $ 209,186 Construction and Development: Residential and commercial 35,622 36,530 46,721 28,296 18,579 Land 18,377 18,325 14,322 10,117 10,013 Total construction and development 53,999 54,855 61,043 38,413 28,592 Commercial: Commercial real estate 437,760 424,732 383,170 307,821 231,439 Farmland 1,723 1,734 — — — Multi-family 39,768 21,547 12,838 19,805 19,515 Other 74,837 71,248 63,551 53,587 38,779 Total commercial 554,088 519,261 459,559 381,213 289,733 Consumer: Home equity lines of credit 16,509 17,602 19,214 19,729 19,757 Second mortgages 22,480 23,658 25,103 26,971 29,204 Other 2,570 1,403 1,512 1,697 1,914 Total consumer 41,559 42,663 45,829 48,397 50,875 Total loans 842,146 807,567 759,206 673,691 578,386 Deferred loan costs, net 590 687 683 913 1,208 Allowance for loan losses (8,405 ) (7,917 ) (7,181 ) (6,177 ) (5,434 ) Loans Receivable, net $ 834,331 $ 800,337 $ 752,708 $ 668,427 $ 574,160

At September 30, 2017, the Company had $120.2 million in overall undisbursed loan commitments, which consisted primarily of unused commercial lines of credit, home equity lines of credit and available usage from active construction facilities. Included in the overall undisbursed commitments are the Company's "Approved, Accepted but Unfunded" pipeline, which includes approximately $9.2 million in construction and $56.7 million in commercial real estate loans, $7.3 million in commercial term loans and lines of credit and $7.0 million in residential mortgage loans expected to fund over the next 90 days.

Asset Quality

Non-accrual loans were $1.0 million at September 30, 2017 a decrease of $579,000 or 35.8 percent, as compared to $1.6 million at September 30, 2016. Other real estate owned ('OREO') remained at zero at both September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016. Total performing troubled debt restructured loans were $2.2 million at September 30, 2017 and $2.0 million at September 30, 2016.

At September 30, 2017, non-performing assets totaled $1.2 million, or 0.12 percent of total assets, as compared with $2.3 million, or 0.28 percent, at September 30, 2016. The portfolio of non-accrual loans at September 30, 2017 was comprised of nine residential real estate loans with an aggregate outstanding balance of approximately $826,000 and five consumer loans with an aggregate outstanding balance of approximately $212,000.

The following table presents the components of non-performing assets and other asset quality data for the periods indicated.

(dollars in thousands, unaudited) As of or for the quarter ended: 9/30/17 6/30/17 3/31/17 12/31/16 9/30/16 Non-accrual loans(1) $ 1,038 $ 1,556 $ 1,566 $ 1,833 $ 1,617 Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing 173 321 122 121 696 Total non-performing loans 1,211 1,877 1,688 1,954 2,313 Other real estate owned — — — — — Total non-performing assets $ 1,211 $ 1,877 $ 1,688 $ 1,954 $ 2,313 Performing troubled debt restructured loans $ 2,238 $ 1,603 $ 1,623 $ 1,418 $ 2,039 Non-performing assets / total assets 0.12 % 0.19 % 0.18 % 0.22 % 0.28 % Non-performing loans / total loans 0.14 % 0.23 % 0.22 % 0.29 % 0.40 % Net charge-offs (recoveries) $ 1 $ (91 ) $ (7 ) $ (83 ) $ 9 Net charge-offs (recoveries) / average loans(2) 0.00 % (0.05 )% 0.00 % (0.04 )% 0.01 % Allowance for loan losses / total loans 1.00 % 0.98 % 0.95 % 0.92 % 0.94 % Allowance for loan losses / non-performing loans 694.1 % 421.8 % 425.4 % 316.1 % 234.9 % Total assets $ 1,046,012 $ 1,010,908 $ 961,815 $ 879,002 $ 821,272 Total gross loans 842,146 807,567 759,206 673,691 578,386 Average loans 831,578 792,139 717,376 612,388 575,784 Allowance for loan losses 8,405 7,917 7,181 6,177 5,434

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(1) 10 loans totaling approximately $554 thousand, or 53.4% of the total non-accrual loan balance, were making payments at September 30, 2017.
(2) Annualized.

The allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2017 amounted to approximately $8.4 million, or 1.00 percent of total loans, compared to $5.4 million, or 0.94 percent of total loans, at September 30, 2016. The Company had a $489,000 provision for loan losses during the quarter ended September 30, 2017 compared to $100,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. For the twelve months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company had a $2.8 million and $947,000, respectively, provision for loan losses. Provision expense was higher during fiscal 2017 due to an increase in loan growth and level of reserves commensurate with the size of the loan portfolio overall.

Capital
At September 30, 2017, our total shareholders' equity amounted to $102.5 million, or 9.80 percent of total assets, compared to $96.2 million at September 30, 2016. The Company's book value per common share was $15.60 at September 30, 2017, compared to $14.66 at September 30, 2016. At September 30, 2017, the Bank's common equity tier 1 ratio was 14.75 percent, tier 1 leverage ratio was 12.03 percent, tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 14.75 percent and the total risk-based capital ratio was 15.79 percent. At September 30, 2016, the Bank's common equity tier 1 ratio was 14.50 percent, tier 1 leverage ratio was 10.98 percent, tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 14.50 percent and the total risk-based capital ratio was 15.42 percent. At September 30, 2017, the Bank was in compliance with all applicable regulatory capital requirements.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reported amounts are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The Company's management believes that the supplemental non-GAAP information provided in this press release is utilized by market analysts and others to evaluate a company's financial condition and, therefore, that such information is useful to investors. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures presented by other companies.

The Company's other income is presented in the table below including and excluding net investment securities gains. The Company's management believes that many investors desire to evaluate other income without regard to such gains.

(in thousands) For the quarter ended: 6/30/17 6/30/17 3/31/17 12/31/16 9/30/16 Other income $ 532 $ 814 $ 542 $ 453 $ 615 Less: Net investment securities gains 31 374 58 — 144 Other income, excluding net investment
securities gains $ 501 $ 440 $ 484 $ 453 $ 471

'Efficiency ratio' is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as other expense, excluding certain non-core items, as a percentage of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis plus other income, excluding net securities gains, calculated as follows:

(dollars in thousands) For the quarter ended: 9/30/17 6/30/17 3/31/17 12/31/16 9/30/16 Other expense $ 3,813 $ 3,986 $ 3,778 $ 3,570 $ 3,759 Less: non-core items(1) 29 72 29 29 — Other expense, excluding non-core items

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3,759 Net interest income (tax equivalent basis) $ 6,729 $ 6,433 $ 6,043 $ 5,292 $ 5,083 Other income, excluding net investment
securities gains 501 440 484 453 471 Total $ 7,230 $ 6,873 $ 6,527 $ 5,745 $ 5,554 Efficiency ratio 52.3 % 57.0 % 57.4 % 61.6 % 67.7 % ______________________ (1) Included in non-core items are costs which include expenses related to the Company's corporate restructuring initiatives,
such as professional fees, litigation and settlement costs, severance costs, and external payroll development costs related
to such restructuring initiatives. The Company believes these adjustments are necessary to provide the most accurate
measure of core operating results as a means to evaluate comparative results.

The Company's efficiency ratio, calculated on a GAAP basis without excluding net investment securities gains and without deducting non-core items from other expense, follows:

For the quarter ended: 9/30/17 6/30/17 3/31/17 12/31/16 9/30/16 Efficiency ratio on a GAAP basis 52.7 % 55.3 % 57.8 % 62.7 % 66.7 %

Net interest margin, which is non-interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets, is presented on a fully tax equivalent ('TE') basis as we believe this non-GAAP measure is the preferred industry measurement for this item. The TE basis adjusts GAAP interest income and yields for the tax benefit of income on certain tax-exempt investments using the federal statutory rate of 34% for each period presented. Below is a reconciliation of GAAP net interest income to the TE basis and the related GAAP basis and TE net interest margins for the periods presented.

(dollars in thousands) For the quarter ended: 9/30/17 6/30/17 3/31/17 12/31/16 9/30/16 Net interest income (GAAP) $ 6,707 $ 6,399 $ 5,991 $ 5,239 $ 5,021 Tax-equivalent adjustment(1) 22 34 52 53 62 TE net interest income $ 6,729 $ 6,433 $ 6,043 $ 5,292 $ 5,083 Net interest income margin (GAAP) 2.75 % 2.71 % 2.72 % 2.61 % 2.62 % Tax-equivalent effect 0.00 0.01 0.03 0.03 0.03 Net interest margin (TE) 2.75 % 2.72 % 2.75 % 2.64 % 2.65 % ____________________ (1) Reflects tax-equivalent adjustment for tax exempt loans and investments.

The following table sets forth the Company's consolidated average statements of condition for the periods presented.

Condensed Consolidated Average Statements of Condition (unaudited) (in thousands) Restated Restated Restated Restated For the quarter ended: 9/30/17 6/30/17 3/31/17 12/31/16 9/30/16 Investment securities $ 50,899 $ 82,832 $ 102,090 $ 104,645 $ 115,366 Loans 832,205 792,139 717,376 612,388 575,784 Allowance for loan losses (8,120 ) (7,456 ) (6,489 ) (5,650 ) (5,424 ) All other assets 134,500 110,456 101,804 124,062 107,655 Total assets 1,009,485 977,971 $ 914,781 $ 835,445 $ 793,381 Non-interest bearing deposits $ 45,969 $ 45,173 $ 38,565 $ 33,330 $ 33,242 Interest-bearing deposits 705,841 682,606 634,214 581,838 543,985 FHLB advances 118,000 118,000 118,000 118,245 123,319 Other short-term borrowings 6,033 220 5,389 — — Subordinated debt 24,282 24,992 14,722 — — Other liabilities 7,749 7,324 5,778 5,503 4,243 Shareholders' equity 101,612 99,656 98,113 96,529 89,592 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,009,485 $ 977,971 $ 914,781 $ 835,445 $ 793,381

About Malvern Bancorp, Inc.

Malvern Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Malvern Federal Savings Bank. Malvern Federal Savings Bank is a federally-chartered, FDIC-insured savings bank that was originally organized in 1887 and now serves as one of the oldest banks headquartered on the Philadelphia Main Line. For more than a century, Malvern has been committed to helping people build prosperous communities as a trusted financial partner, forging lasting relationships through teamwork, respect and integrity.

The Bank conducts business from its headquarters in Paoli, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia and through its nine other banking locations in Chester, Delaware and Bucks counties, Pennsylvania and Morristown, N.J., its New Jersey regional headquarters. The Bank also recently announced new representative offices in Palm Beach, Florida and Montchanin, Delaware. Its primary market niche is providing personalized service to its client base.

The Bank, through its Private Banking division and strategic partnership with Bell Rock Capital in Rehoboth Beach, DE, provides personalized wealth management and advisory services to high net worth individuals and families. Bel Rock Capital's services include banking, liquidity management, investment services, 401(K) accounts and planning, custody, tailored lending, wealth planning, trust and fiduciary services, family wealth advisory services and philanthropic advisory services. The Bank offers insurance services though Malvern Insurance Associates, LLC, which provides clients a rich array of financial services, including commercial and personal insurance and commercial and personal lending.

For further information regarding Malvern Bancorp, Inc., please visit our web site at . For information regarding Malvern Federal Savings Bank, please visit our web site at .

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words like "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" and "intend" or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may." Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include changes in the interest rate environment, changes in general economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes that adversely affect the business of Malvern Bancorp, Inc., and changes in the securities markets. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in beliefs, expectations or events.

MALVERN BANCORP, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION Restated (in thousands, except for share and per share data) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 (unaudited) ASSETS Cash and due from depository institutions $ 1,615 $ 1,297 Interest bearing deposits in depository institutions 115,521 95,465 Total cash and cash equivalents 117,136 96,762 Investment securities available for sale, at fair value 14,587 66,387 Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $34,566 and $40,817) 34,915 40,551 Restricted stock, at cost 5,559 5,424 Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses 834,331 574,160 Accrued interest receivable 3,139 2,558 Property and equipment, net 7,507 6,637 Deferred income taxes, net 6,671 8,827 Bank-owned life insurance 18,923 18,418 Other assets 3,244 1,548 Total assets $ 1,046,012 $ 821,272 LIABILITIES Deposits: Non-interest bearing $ 42,121 $ 34,547 Interest-bearing 748,275 567,499 Total deposits 790,396 602,046 FHLB advances 118,000 118,000 Other short-term borrowings 5,000 — Subordinated debt 24,303 — Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance 1,553 1,659 Accrued interest payable 694 427 Other liabilities 3,546 2,983 Total liabilities 943,492 725,115 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares, authorized, none issued — — Common stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, issued and
outstanding: 6,572,684 shares at September 30, 2017 and 6,560,403 shares at
September 30, 2016 66 66 Additional paid in capital 60,736 60,461 Retained earnings 43,139 37,322 Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) shares (1,483 ) (1,629 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 62 (63 ) Total shareholders' equity 102,520 96,157 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,046,012 $ 821,272

MALVERN BANCORP, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Three Months Ended
September 30, Twelve Months Ended
September 30, (in thousands, except for share and per share data)

2017 Restated
2016 2017 Restated
2016 (unaudited) Interest and Dividend Income Loans, including fees $ 8,915 $ 5,980 $ 30,841 $ 21,206 Investment securities, taxable 197 511 1,561 2,824 Investment securities, tax-exempt 70 174 492 751 Dividends, restricted stock 65 68 257 250 Interest-bearing cash accounts 282 84 631 213 Total Interest and Dividend Income 9,529 6,817 33,782 25,244 Interest Expense Deposits 1,843 1,232 6,236 4,537 Short-term borrowings 22 — 34 — Long-term borrowings 561 564 2,176 2,195 Subordinated debt 396 — 1,000 — Total Interest Expense 2,822 1,796 9,446 6,732 Net interest income 6,707 5,021 24,336 18,512 Provision for Loan Losses 489 100 2,791 947 Net Interest Income after Provision for
Loan Losses 6,218 4,921 21,545 17,565 Other Income Service charges and other fees 262 259 992 924 Rental income-other 66 56 227 211 Net gains on sales of investments, net 31 144 463 565 Net gains on sale of loans, net 48 26 154 116 Earnings on bank-owned life insurance 125 130 505 517 Total Other Income 532 615 2,341 2,333 Other Expense Salaries and employee benefits 1,725 1,669 7,114 6,290 Occupancy expense 543 472 2,084 1,820 Federal deposit insurance premium 71 107 244 579 Advertising 25 50 216 131 Data processing 285 283 1,195 1,128 Professional fees 473 507 1,894 1,683 Other operating expenses 691 671 2,400 2,291 Total Other Expense 3,813 3,759 15,147 13,922 Income before income tax expense 2,937 1,777 8,739 5,976 Income tax expense (benefit) 982 (6,174 ) 2,922 (6,174 ) Net Income $ 1,955 $ 7,951 $ 5,817 $ 12,150 Earnings per common share Basic $ 0.30 $ 1.24 $ 0.90 $ 1.90 Diluted $ 0.30 $ 1.24 $ 0.90 $ 1.90 Weighted Average Common Shares
Outstanding Basic 6,441,731 6,415,049 6,431,445 6,409,265 Diluted 6,445,151 6,415,207 6,432,137 6,409,325 MALVERN BANCORP, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL AND STATISTICAL DATA Three Months Ended (in thousands, except for share and per share data) (annualized where
applicable) 9/30/2017 Restated
6/30/2017 Restated
03/31/2017 (unaudited) Statements of Operations Data Interest income $ 9,529 $ 8,973 $ 8,175 Interest expense 2,822 2,574 2,184 Net interest income 6,707 6,399 5,991 Provision for loan losses 489 645 997 Net interest income after provision for loan losses 6,218 5,754 4,994 Other income 532 814 542 Other expense 3,813 3,986 3,778 Income before income tax expense 2,937 2,582 1,758 Income tax expense 982 863 588 Net income $ 1,955 $ 1,719 $ 1,170 Earnings (per Common Share) Basic $ 0.30 $ 0.27 $ 0.18 Diluted $ 0.30 $ 0.27 $ 0.18 Statements of Condition Data (Period-End) Investment securities available for sale, at fair value $ 14,587 $ 16,811 $ 61,672 Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $34,566, $35,625
and $36,441) 34,915 36,027 37,060 Loans, net of allowance for loan losses 834,331 800,337 752,708 Total assets 1,046,012 1,010,908 961,815 Deposits 790,396 759,679 704,272 FHLB advances 118,000 118,000 118,000 Short-term borrowings 5,000 — 10,000 Subordinated debt 24,303 24,263 25,000 Shareholders' equity 102,520 100,433 98,594 Common Shares Dividend Data Cash dividends $ — $ — $ — Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding Basic 6,441,731 6,443,515 6,427,309 Diluted 6,445,151 6,445,288 6,427,932 Operating Ratios Return on average assets 0.77 % 0.70 % 0.51 % Return on average equity 7.70 % 6.90 % 4.77 % Average equity / average assets 10.07 % 10.19 % 10.75 % Book value per common share (period-end) $ 15.60 $ 15.28 $ 15.00 Non-Financial Information (Period-End) Common shareholders of record 427 428 437 Full-time equivalent staff 81 81 81

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