KOSCIUSKO, Miss., July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- First M&F Corp. (NASDAQ: FMFC) reported today net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 of $1.753 million, or $0.14 basic and diluted earnings per share as compared to $1.106 million, or $0.07 basic and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2011. The Company made net income of $1.607 million, or $0.12 basic and diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2012.
Hugh Potts, Jr., Chairman and CEO commented, "Per share earnings have doubled year-over-year, both quarter versus quarter and for the first half. The balance sheet is strengthening too, with asset quality metrics continuing to reflect consistent and material cleanup of the balance sheet. Non-accrual loans are down 80% from a year ago and non-performing assets are down 41%."
Net Interest Income
Reported net interest income was down by 2.68% on lower volumes compared to the second quarter of 2011, with the net interest margin falling slightly to 3.72% on a tax equivalent basis in the second quarter of 2012 as compared to 3.75% in the second quarter of 2011. The net interest margin for the first quarter of 2012 was 3.67% as compared to 3.64% for the fourth quarter of 2011 and 3.72% for the third quarter of 2011. Yields on total loans fell to 5.61% in the second quarter of 2012 from 5.85% in the second quarter of 2011. Yields on total loans fell from the first quarter of 2012 to the second quarter as well. Average total loans were $1.004 billion for the second quarter of 2012 as compared to $1.007 billion for the first quarter of 2012 and $1.053 billion during the second quarter of 2011. Loans held for investment increased by $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2012 but fell by $16.8 million in the first quarter. Mr. Potts stated, "Although loan growth is sluggish, our balance sheet is more efficient now through a combination of lower excess cash and deleveraging." Further commenting, Mr. Potts said, "The net interest margin continues to hold up in a tough credit and interest rate environment even as deposit cost benefits slow down."
Deposit costs decreased in the second quarter of 2012 from the first quarter of 2012 and from the second quarter of 2011, in response to the continuing low rate environment. Deposit costs were .78% in the second quarter of 2012 as compared to 1.20% in the second quarter of 2011. Deposits fell by $49.2 million during the second quarter of 2012 and have fallen by $63.2 million since the second quarter of 2011. Most of the linked-quarter change was in non-core public fund deposits. The year-over-year decrease was mostly retail certificate of deposit funding. Management continues to focus on core deposit growth to encourage relationship-driven deposits as a stable source of funding.
Loans held for investment as a percentage of assets were 62.93% at June 30, 2012 as compared to 64.36% at June 30, 2011 and 63.52% at December 31, 2011. Loans held for investment fell by 5.94% since the second quarter of 2011 and deposits fell by 4.43%.
Non-interest Income
Non-interest income, excluding securities transactions and impairment of investments, for the second quarter of 2012 grew by 35.5% compared to the second quarter of 2011, with deposit-related income up 3.03%. Insurance agency commissions were down 9.40% quarter over quarter. The major contributor to the growth in non-interest income was mortgage income as mortgage origination and sale volumes were influenced by a surge in refinancing. Mortgage income for the quarter was up 459% year-over-year and up 219% compared to the first quarter. Mr. Potts commented, "Our non-interest income base is solid...the boost from mortgage revenues was possible because we were able to gear up our efforts to take advantage of volume opportunities in this low-rate environment."
A major part of non-interest income consistently comes from deposit sources. Deposit revenues were up 3.03% quarter-over-quarter. Deposit revenues continue to be supported by debit card fee income, which grew by 15.75% in the second quarter of 2012 compared to the second quarter of 2011, while overdraft fee income fell by 2.88%.
Non-interest Expenses
Non-interest expenses were flat in the second quarter of 2012 as compared to the second quarter of 2011 largely due to volume-related increases in mortgage expenses mostly offset by lower foreclosed property expenses and lower salaries and employee benefits. Mr. Potts pointed out that, "Expense results reflect both discipline and savings from McKinley offset somewhat by offense-related resource allocation into growth niches."
Credit Quality
Annualized net loan charge-offs as a percent of average loans for the second quarter of 2012 were 1.26% as compared to .20% for the same period in 2011. Net charge-offs totaled $3.054 million for the quarter versus $.518 million a year ago and $1.149 million in the first quarter of 2012. Non-accrual and 90-day past due loans as a percent of total loans were .79% at the end of the second quarter of 2012 as compared to 3.20% at the end of the 2011 quarter. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans held for investment was 1.56% at June 30, 2012 as compared to 1.80% at June 30, 2011. The provision for loan losses was flat year-over-year. Mr. Potts commented, "Throughout this credit cycle, we have worked on the premise that ultimately there would be a positive correlation between asset quality and earnings. We're seeing that play out now. As investor confidence in the sector improves and as funds flow into the micro-cap space, prices naturally react favorably. Since year-end, we've seen an 82% rise in share price." Further commenting Mr. Potts said, "Credit trends begun in 2010 continue to be positive, sustained and material. Many metrics are at, or near, pre-recession levels and others are in sight."
Balance Sheet
Total assets at June 30, 2012 were $1.561 billion as compared to $1.569 billion at the end of 2011 and $1.623 billion at June 30, 2011. Total loans held for investment were $.983 billion compared to $.996 billion at the end of 2011 and $1.045 billion at June 30, 2011. Deposits were $1.361 billion compared to $1.371 billion at the end of 2011 and $1.424 billion at June 30, 2011. Total capital was $113.917 million, or $10.44 in book value per common share, at June 30, 2012. Commenting on capital, Mr. Potts said, "The Company is accumulating capital, improving ratios and preparing for more stringent regulations coming down the road. We still have preferred capital issued to the Treasury, but it's inexpensive, and as a Community Development Financial Institution under the Community Development Capital Initiative program, we have until 2018 before it re-prices. So with time, patience and good prospects, management intends to avoid a dilutive capital raise. Under present circumstances, our legacy and new shareholders should not be overly concerned about dilution."
In closing Mr. Potts said, "The M&F story continues to materially improve along with performance. The story, though not exotic or flashy, is yet remarkable and noteworthy for its consistency and focus on remediation where it counts - where the problems are."
About First M&F Corporation
First M&F Corp., the parent of M&F Bank, is committed to proceed with its mission of making the mid-south better through the delivery of excellence in financial services to 25 communities in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee.
Caution Concerning Forward?Looking Statements
This document includes certain "forward?looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. More detailed information about those factors is contained in First M&F Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
First M&F Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Condition (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share data) June 30 December 31 June 30 2012 2011 2011 ---- ---- ---- Cash and due from banks $37,147 $39,976 $41,146 Interest bearing bank balances 20,708 39,391 103,847 Federal funds sold 6,750 25,000 25,000 Securities available for sale (cost of $371,424, $315,890 and $288,304) 377,670 320,774 293,133 Loans held for sale 22,291 26,073 2,117 Loans 982,596 996,340 1,044,595 Allowance for loan losses 15,310 14,953 18,805 ------ ------ ------ Net loans 967,286 981,387 1,025,790 Bank premises and equipment 37,529 37,989 40,564 Accrued interest receivable 6,060 6,122 5,970 Other real estate 31,077 36,952 30,650 Other intangible assets 4,373 4,586 4,799 Other assets 50,605 50,401 50,074 ------ ------ ------ Total assets $1,561,496 $1,568,651 $1,623,090 ========== ========== ========== Non-interest bearing deposits $236,145 $231,718 $243,626 Interest bearing deposits 1,125,193 1,139,745 1,180,873 --------- --------- --------- Total deposits 1,361,338 1,371,463 1,424,499 Federal funds and repurchase agreements 3,224 4,398 5,047 Other borrowings 40,333 43,001 45,492 Junior subordinated debt 30,928 30,928 30,928 Accrued interest payable 844 1,023 1,306 Other liabilities 10,912 8,242 5,765 ------ ----- ----- Total liabilities 1,447,579 1,459,055 1,513,037 Preferred stock, 30,000 shares issued and outstanding 18,198 17,564 16,962 Common stock, 9,172,098, 9,154,936 and 9,131,387 shares issued & outstanding 45,860 45,775 45,657 Additional paid-in capital 31,890 31,895 31,935 Nonvested restricted stock awards 836 674 718 Retained earnings 16,699 14,456 13,224 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 434 (768) 1,557 --- ---- ----- Total equity 113,917 109,596 110,053 ------- ------- ------- Total liabilities & equity $1,561,496 $1,568,651 $1,623,090 ========== ========== ==========
First M&F Corporation and Subsidiary Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share data) Three Months Ended June 30 Six Months Ended June 30 2012 2011 2012 2011 ---- ---- ---- ---- Interest and fees on loans $13,741 $15,281 $27,899 $30,656 Interest on loans held for sale 244 27 417 68 Taxable investments 1,563 1,931 3,053 3,702 Tax exempt investments 319 302 637 616 Federal funds sold 11 15 26 31 Interest bearing bank balances 28 46 79 98 --- --- --- --- Total interest income 15,906 17,602 32,111 35,171 Interest on deposits 2,233 3,523 4,746 7,370 Interest on fed funds and repurchase agreements 5 7 11 22 Interest on other borrowings 437 509 888 1,033 Interest on subordinated debt 315 292 586 750 --- --- --- --- Total interest expense 2,990 4,331 6,231 9,175 Net interest income 12,916 13,271 25,880 25,996 Provision for possible loan losses 2,280 2,280 4,560 4,860 ----- ----- ----- ----- Net interest income after loan loss 10,636 10,991 21,320 21,136 Service charges on deposits 2,548 2,473 5,005 4,931 Mortgage banking income 1,806 323 2,373 679 Agency commission income 848 936 1,677 1,828 Fiduciary and brokerage income 163 152 303 285 Other income 673 572 1,510 1,411 (4) (85) (4) (381) Other-than-temporary impairment on securities, net of $4, $87, $4 and $142 reclassified to/from other comprehensive income Gains on AFS securities 1 341 592 1,690 --- --- --- ----- Total noninterest income 6,035 4,712 11,456 10,443 Salaries and employee benefits 6,737 7,157 13,600 14,113 Net occupancy expense 932 951 1,840 1,940 Equipment expenses 423 451 886 916 Software and processing expenses 346 395 708 794 FDIC insurance assessments 553 577 1,067 1,351 Foreclosed property expenses 1,282 1,468 2,738 3,821 Intangible asset amortization and impairment 106 107 213 214 Other expenses 3,940 3,197 7,253 5,965 ----- ----- ----- ----- Total noninterest expense 14,319 14,303 28,305 29,114 Net income before taxes 2,352 1,400 4,471 2,465 Income tax expense 599 294 1,111 409 --- --- ----- --- Net income $1,753 $1,106 $3,360 $2,056 ====== ====== ====== ====== Earnings Per Common Share Calculations: Net income $1,753 $1,106 $3,360 $2,056 Dividends and accretion on preferred stock (471) (440) (934) (872) ---- ---- ---- ---- Net income applicable to common stock 1,282 666 2,426 1,184 Earnings attributable to participating securities 56 5 61 8 Net income allocated to common shareholders $1,226 $661 $2,365 $1,176 ====== ==== ====== ====== Weighted average shares (basic) 9,164,576 9,118,267 9,160,526 9,113,706 Weighted average shares (diluted) 9,164,576 9,118,267 9,160,526 9,113,706 Basic earnings per share $0.14 $0.07 $0.26 $0.13 Diluted earnings per share $0.14 $0.07 $0.26 $0.13 ===== ===== ===== =====
First M&F Corporation Financial Highlights YTD Ended YTD Ended YTD Ended YTD Ended June 30 December 31 June 30 December 31 2012 2011 2011 2010 ---- ---- ---- ---- Performance Ratios: Return on assets (annualized) 0.42% 0.27% 0.26% 0.25% Return on equity (annualized) (a) 6.06% 4.00% 3.83% 3.74% Return on common equity (annualized) (a) 5.21% 2.81% 2.61% 2.87% Efficiency ratio (c) 74.94% 78.47% 78.92% 78.47% Net interest margin (annualized, tax- equivalent) 3.69% 3.68% 3.67% 3.43% Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized) 0.86% 1.05% 0.40% 1.65% Nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.64% 1.68% 3.13% 3.11% 90 day accruing loans to total loans 0.15% 0.06% 0.07% 0.09% QTD Ended QTD Ended QTD Ended QTD Ended June 30 March 31 December 31 September 30 2012 2012 2011 2011 ---- ---- ---- ---- Per Common Share (diluted): Net income $0.14 $0.12 $0.05 $0.10 Cash dividends paid 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 Book value 10.44 10.20 10.05 10.23 Closing stock price 5.18 4.80 2.84 3.16 Loan Portfolio Composition: (in thousands) Commercial, financial and agricultural $147,773 $144,319 $155,330 $143,133 Non-residential real estate 567,184 568,811 574,505 603,904 Residential real estate 189,927 188,891 186,815 185,564 Home equity loans 36,183 36,098 37,024 38,320 Consumer loans 41,529 41,376 42,666 44,045 ------ ------ ------ ------ Total loans $982,596 $979,495 $996,340 $1,014,966 Deposit Composition: (in thousands) Noninterest-bearing deposits $236,145 $238,603 $231,718 $222,042 NOW deposits 391,726 421,249 390,256 378,409 MMDA deposits 211,447 222,016 197,849 179,138 Savings deposits 116,598 121,872 119,693 118,814 Core certificates of deposit under $100,000 208,684 213,944 227,867 250,130 Core certificates of deposit $100,000 and over 178,926 176,761 187,513 216,655 Brokered certificates of deposit under $100,000 3,393 3,234 3,539 4,686 Brokered certificates of deposit $100,000 and over 14,419 12,829 13,028 13,985 ------ ------ ------ ------ Total deposits $1,361,338 $1,410,508 $1,371,463 $1,383,859 Nonperforming Assets: (in thousands) Nonaccrual loans $6,443 $14,604 $17,177 $26,622 Other real estate 31,077 34,636 36,952 32,722 Investment securities 639 646 599 509 --- --- --- --- Total nonperforming assets $38,159 $49,886 $54,728 $59,853 Accruing loans past due 90 days or more $1,537 $245 $602 $252 Restructured loans (accruing) $18,372 $19,077 $19,662 $19,712 Total nonaccrual loan to loans 0.64% 1.45% 1.68% 2.59% Total nonperforming credit assets to loans and ORE 3.62% 4.72% 5.11% 5.60% Total nonperforming assets to assets ratio 2.44% 3.10% 3.49% 3.77% Allowance For Loan Loss Activity: (in thousands) Beginning balance $16,084 $14,953 $16,111 $18,805 Provision for loan loss 2,280 2,280 2,280 2,580 Charge-offs (3,460) (2,061) (4,001) (5,419) Recoveries 406 912 563 145 --- --- --- --- Ending balance $15,310 $16,084 $14,953 $16,111
First M&F Corporation Financial Highlights QTD Ended QTD Ended QTD Ended QTD Ended June 30 March 31 December 31 September 30 2012 2012 2011 2011 ---- ---- ---- ---- Condensed Income Statements: (in thousands) Interest income $15,906 $16,205 $16,305 $17,239 Interest expense 2,990 3,241 3,662 4,014 ----- ----- ----- ----- Net interest income 12,916 12,964 12,643 13,225 Provision for loan losses 2,280 2,280 2,280 2,580 Noninterest revenues 6,035 5,421 5,912 5,219 Noninterest expenses 14,319 13,986 15,077 14,143 ------ ------ ------ ------ Net income before taxes 2,352 2,119 1,198 1,721 Income tax expense 599 512 211 391 --- --- --- --- Net income $1,753 $1,607 $987 $1,330 Preferred dividends (471) (463) (454) (448) ---- ---- ---- ---- Net income applicable to common stock 1,282 1,144 533 882 Earnings attributable to participating securities 56 5 3 4 --- --- --- --- Net income allocated to common shareholders $1,226 $1,139 $530 $878 Tax-equivalent net interest income $13,134 $13,181 $12,865 $13,450 Selected Average Balances: (in thousands) Assets $1,577,420 $1,607,013 $1,564,531 $1,592,030 Loans held for investment 973,545 983,800 993,869 1,028,372 Earning assets 1,420,370 1,445,332 1,401,948 1,433,189 Deposits 1,379,716 1,409,393 1,366,628 1,390,834 Equity 112,466 110,745 110,483 110,412 Common equity 94,430 93,025 93,077 93,307 Selected Ratios: Return on average assets (annualized) 0.45% 0.40% 0.25% 0.33% Return on average equity (annualized) (a) 6.27% 5.84% 3.54% 4.78% Return on average common equity (annualized) (a) 5.46% 4.95% 2.27% 3.76% Average equity to average assets 7.13% 6.89% 7.06% 6.94% Tangible equity to tangible assets (b) 7.04% 6.67% 6.71% 6.71% Tangible common equity to tangible assets (b) 5.87% 5.55% 5.59% 5.61% Net interest margin (annualized, tax- equivalent) 3.72% 3.67% 3.64% 3.72% Efficiency ratio (c) 74.70% 75.18% 80.29% 75.76% Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized) 1.26% 0.47% 1.37% 2.03% Nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.64% 1.45% 1.68% 2.59% 90 day accruing loans to total loans 0.15% 0.02% 0.06% 0.02% Price to book 0.50x 0.47x 0.28x 0.31x Price to earnings 9.25x 10.00x 14.20x 7.90x
First M&F Corporation Financial Highlights Historical Earnings Trends: Earnings Earnings Applicable to Allocated to Common Common Earnings Stock Shareholders EPS (in thousands) (in thousands) (in thousands) (diluted) ------------- ------------- ------------- -------- 2Q 2012 $1,753 $1,282 $1,226 $0.14 1Q 2012 1,607 1,144 1,139 0.12 4Q 2011 987 533 530 0.05 3Q 2011 1,330 882 878 0.10 2Q 2011 1,106 666 661 0.07 1Q 2011 950 518 515 0.06 4Q 2010 641 266 267 0.03 3Q 2010 1,245 13,671 13,565 1.49 2Q 2010 1,272 833 826 0.09 Revenue Statistics: Non-interest Non-interest Revenues Revenues to Revenues to Per FTE Ttl. Revenues Avg. Assets (thousands) (percent) (percent) ---------- -------- -------- 2Q 2012 $41.1 31.48% 1.54% 1Q 2012 40.5 29.14% 1.36% 4Q 2011 39.0 31.48% 1.50% 3Q 2011 36.6 27.96% 1.30% 2Q 2011 36.6 25.88% 1.18% 1Q 2011 37.9 30.67% 1.43% 4Q 2010 35.4 28.19% 1.25% 3Q 2010 34.9 27.42% 1.21% 2Q 2010 35.1 29.98% 1.31% Expense Statistics: Non-interest Expense to Efficiency Avg. Assets Ratio (percent) (percent) (c) -------- ------------- 2Q 2012 3.65% 74.70% 1Q 2012 3.50% 75.18% 4Q 2011 3.82% 80.29% 3Q 2011 3.52% 75.76% 2Q 2011 3.59% 78.56% 1Q 2011 3.70% 79.26% 4Q 2010 3.69% 83.22% 3Q 2010 3.35% 75.75% 2Q 2010 3.35% 76.69%
First M&F Corporation Average Balance Sheets/Yields and Costs (tax- equivalent) (In thousands with yields and costs annualized) QTD June 2012 QTD June 2011 ------------- ------------- Average Average Balance Yield/Cost Balance Yield/Cost ------- ---------- ------- ---------- Interest bearing bank balances $30,923 0.37% $71,291 0.26% Federal funds sold 15,082 0.27% 25,000 0.25% Taxable investments (amortized cost) 333,794 1.88% 262,915 2.95% Tax-exempt investments (amortized cost) 36,610 5.59% 32,407 5.98% Loans held for sale 30,416 3.22% 2,928 3.75% Loans held for investment 973,545 5.69% 1,050,136 5.85% ------- ---- --------- ---- Total earning assets 1,420,370 4.57% 1,444,677 5.00% Non-earning assets 157,050 154,194 ------- ------- Total average assets $1,577,420 $1,598,871 NOW $404,958 0.43% $400,942 0.71% MMDA 217,533 0.37% 167,657 0.77% Savings 121,778 0.95% 117,783 1.12% Certificates of Deposit 402,703 1.31% 493,722 1.76% Short-term borrowings 2,974 0.62% 8,637 0.34% Other borrowings 71,771 4.21% 77,440 4.15% ------ ---- ------ ---- Total interest bearing liabilities 1,221,717 0.98% 1,266,181 1.37% Non-interest bearing deposits 232,744 216,227 Non-interest bearing liabilities 10,493 7,552 Preferred equity 18,036 16,815 Common equity 94,430 92,096 ------ ------ Total average liabilities and equity $1,577,420 $1,598,871 Net interest spread 3.59% 3.63% Effect of non- interest bearing deposits 0.16% 0.20% Effect of leverage -0.03% -0.08% ----- ----- Net interest margin, tax- equivalent 3.72% 3.75% Less tax equivalent adjustment: Investments 0.05% 0.05% Loans 0.01% 0.02% ---- ---- Reported book net interest margin 3.66% 3.68%
First M&F Corporation Average Balance Sheets/Yields and Costs (tax- equivalent) (In thousands with yields and costs annualized) YTD June 2012 YTD June 2011 ------------- ------------- Average Average Balance Yield/Cost Balance Yield/Cost ------- ---------- ------- ---------- Interest bearing bank balances $55,067 0.29% $82,515 0.24% Federal funds sold 20,041 0.26% 25,000 0.25% Taxable investments (amortized cost) 316,708 1.94% 256,026 2.92% Tax-exempt investments (amortized cost) 35,790 5.71% 33,169 5.98% Loans held for sale 26,573 3.15% 3,593 3.81% Loans held for investment 978,672 5.74% 1,053,501 5.88% ------- ---- --------- ---- Total earning assets 1,432,851 4.57% 1,453,804 4.94% Non-earning assets 159,365 156,748 ------- ------- Total average assets $1,592,216 $1,610,552 NOW $412,108 0.45% $401,866 0.76% MMDA 222,067 0.45% 164,635 0.81% Savings 121,307 0.97% 116,805 1.17% Certificates of Deposit 409,895 1.35% 503,896 1.81% Short-term borrowings 4,014 0.53% 16,235 0.27% Other borrowings 72,439 4.09% 78,843 4.56% ------ ---- ------ ---- Total interest bearing liabilities 1,241,830 1.01% 1,282,280 1.44% Non-interest bearing deposits 229,177 212,809 Non-interest bearing liabilities 9,603 7,188 Preferred equity 17,878 16,674 Common equity 93,728 91,601 ------ ------ Total average liabilities and equity $1,592,216 $1,610,552 Net interest spread 3.56% 3.50% Effect of non- interest bearing deposits 0.16% 0.21% Effect of leverage -0.03% -0.04% ----- ----- Net interest margin, tax- equivalent 3.69% 3.67% Less tax equivalent adjustment: Investments 0.05% 0.05% Loans 0.01% 0.01% ---- ---- Reported book net interest margin 3.63% 3.61%
First M&F Corporation Notes to Financial Schedules (a) Return on equity is calculated as: (Net income attributable to First M&F Corp) divided by (Total equity) Return on common equity is calculated as: (Net income attributable to First M&F Corp minus preferred dividends) divided by (Total First M&F Corp equity minus preferred stock) (b) Tangible equity to tangible assets is calculated as: (Total equity minus goodwill and other intangible assets) divided by (Total assets minus goodwill and other intangible assets) Tangible common equity to tangible assets is calculated as: (Total First M&F Corp equity minus preferred stock minus goodwill and other intangible assets) divided by (Total assets minus goodwill and other intangible assets) (c) Efficiency ratio is calculated as: (Noninterest expense) divided by (Tax-equivalent net interest income plus noninterest revenues)
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