WASHINGTON, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- First South Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSBK) (the "Company"), the parent holding company of First South Bank (the "Bank"), reports its unaudited operating results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015.

For the 2015 third quarter, net income was $1,237,000, or $0.13 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $1,154,000, or $0.12 per diluted common share for the linked 2015 second quarter, and $1,419,000 or $0.15 per diluted common share for the 2014 third quarter.

The improvement in our operating results on a linked quarter basis is due to increases in net interest income and non-interest income, and a reduction in non-interest expenses. Both net interest income as well as non-interest income results for the third quarter of 2015 were positive when compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2014. The favorable increase in our level of net interest income reflects the impact of strong earning asset growth over the past twelve months. Non-interest expenses in the current quarter exceeded that of the same quarter one year ago due primarily to infrastructure added in association with the branches acquired from Bank of America (BOA) in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Net income for the first nine months of 2015 was $3,116,000, or $0.33 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $3,940,000, or $0.41 per diluted common share earned in the first nine months of 2014. Earnings for the current nine month period were positively impacted by increases in net interest income and non-interest income, as well as lower loan loss provisions. During this same period, non-interest expenses have increased with growth of our franchise and supporting infrastructure. In addition, during the first nine-months of 2015, the Bank incurred $425,000 of one-time, pre-tax transaction expenses associated with the nine newly acquired branch offices from BOA.

Bruce Elder, President and CEO, commented, "After acquiring $170 million in deposits and only $3 million in loans through our branch transaction in December 2014, we have been focused on redeploying the resulting cash and investments into quality loans. We are pleased to report that through the first nine months of 2015, we have generated net growth in our loan portfolio of $86.9 million. After concentrating during the first quarter on ensuring that our new offices and employees reflected our YOU FIRST brand of banking, we turned our attention to new loan origination and experienced almost $78 million in net loan growth during the past six months. With a strong pipeline heading into the fourth quarter, we anticipate net loan growth to continue through the end of 2015 and into next year."

Mr. Elder commented further, "During the quarter ended September 30, 2015, we paid our seventh consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per share. Our dividend payments for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 represent a 23% payout ratio of diluted earnings per share. The payment of these quarterly dividends reflects the Company's strong capital position, improved financial performance and our confidence in the future."

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the 2015 third quarter increased to $7.4 million from $7.2 million for the linked 2015 second quarter, and $6.6 million for the 2014 third quarter. Net interest income for the first nine months of 2015 increased to $21.7 million from $19.6 million for the comparative period one year prior. The tax equivalent net interest margin fell 4 basis points to 3.63% for the 2015 third quarter, from 3.67% for the linked 2015 second quarter, and fell 46 basis points when compared to the 4.09% for the 2014 third quarter. The tax equivalent net interest margin for the first nine months of 2015 declined by 52 basis points to 3.64%, from 4.16% for the comparative nine month period of 2014.

The Company's margin has declined when compared to prior year periods due to a change in the mix of our earning assets coupled with reduced yields on loans and investment; however, the overall level of net interest income has increased. The change in our earning asset mix is due to an increase in bond portfolio holdings in the later portion of 2014 using the funds received from our branch acquisition transaction with BOA. A significant portion of these investments are shorter in duration and therefore have lower yields to provide additional cash flow to support future loan portfolio growth. In addition, we have experienced lower yields on our loan portfolio due to the current historically low rate environment coupled with strong competition for quality credit customers. While our yields are below historical levels, our efforts to increase our overall base of earning assets have resulted in growing net interest income. Average earning assets for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 are $810.8 million compared to $640.8 million for the comparative period ended September 30, 2014.We anticipate our current margin to remain relatively stable over the near-term as the shift back to a more normalized earning asset mix should offset the impact of the current interest rate environment.

Asset Quality and Provisions for Loan Losses

Total nonperforming assets were $10.2 million, or 1.1% of total assets at September 30, 2015, compared to $13.2 million or 1.5% of total assets at December 31, 2014. Total loans in non-accrual status were $3.5 million at September 30, 2015, compared to $5.0 million at December 31, 2014. Our level of other real estate owned (OREO) declined to $6.5 million at September 30, 2015, from $7.8 million at December 31, 2014. The Bank continues to place improving asset quality metrics as a key component of its short-term and long-term performance objectives.

The allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL) was $7.6 million at September 30, 2015, representing 1.33% of loans and leases held for investment, compared to $7.5 million at December 31, 2014, or 1.57% of loans and leases held for investment. The Bank recorded $335,000 of provision for credit losses in the 2015 third quarter, $140,000 in the linked 2015 second quarter, and $400,000 in the comparative 2014 third quarter. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Bank recorded $475,000 of provision for credit losses, compared to $1.1 million in the first nine months of 2014. Management believes the ALLL remains adequate.

Non-Interest Income

Total non-interest income was $3.8 million for the 2015 third quarter, compared to $3.6 million for the linked 2015 second quarter and $2.2 million for the 2014 third quarter.

Deposit fees and service charges totaled $2.1 million for both the 2015 third quarter and the linked 2015 second quarter. These results were improved over the $1.1 million generated for the comparative third quarter of 2014. Deposit fees and services charges represented 55.6%, 58.2% and 49.8% of total non-interest income for the 2015 third quarter, the linked 2015 second quarter and the comparative 2014 third quarter, respectively. This increase primarily reflects the additional fees and service charges generated from the branch acquisition transaction. We anticipate additional service charge revenue from deposits going forward, as we focus on growing our core deposit base through new customer acquisition.

Total non-interest income generated from the sale and servicing of mortgage loans and loan fees was $792,000 for the 2015 third quarter, compared to $877,000 in the linked 2015 second quarter and $677,000 for the 2014 third quarter. Due to volatility in interest rates, mortgage originations declined slightly in the third quarter, as compared to the second quarter. We anticipate mortgage origination volumes to remain relatively unchanged during the fourth quarter of 2015. However, new loan volume may be somewhat dampened as new regulatory changes are implemented. We will continue to explore various strategies to enhance our non-interest income from our mortgage division, including the purchasing of servicing rights.

Included in other non-interest income is revenue from investments in Bank-owned life insurance (BOLI) of $127,000 for the 2015 third quarter, compared to $128,000 the linked 2015 second quarter and $133,000 for the 2014 third quarter.

Net losses from sales of OREO were $63,000 for the 2015 third quarter, compared to gains of $27,000 for the linked 2015 second quarter and $9,000 for the 2014 third quarter, as the Bank continues in its efforts of disposing of nonperforming assets.

Net gains from investment securities sales were $503,000 for the 2015 third quarter, compared to $201,000 for the linked 2015 second quarter and none for the 2014 third quarter. During 2014, we implemented a strategy to pre-invest a large portion of the anticipated acquisition transaction proceeds into short and intermediate term investment securities until the funds could be converted to higher yielding assets. During the 2015 third quarter and linked second quarter, we sold $14.8 million and $9.1 million, respectively, of investment securities primarily to fund net growth in our loan portfolio and to exit certain municipalities with exposure to the oil and gas industries.

For the first nine months of 2015, total non-interest income increased to $10.6 million, from $6.3 million for the first nine months 2014. Fees and service charges on deposits increased significantly to $6.1 million for the first nine months of 2015, from $3.2 million for the 2014 nine month period, primarily resulting from additional revenue generated from accounts acquired in the branch transaction with BOA. Revenue generated from the sale and servicing of mortgage loans and loan fees increased to $2.3 million for the first nine months of 2015, from $1.8 million for 2014 nine month period. Net gains recognized from the sale of investment securities increased to $955,000 for the first nine months of 2015, from $14,000 for the first nine months of 2014, reflecting an increased volume of sales activity in the respective periods. Net gains from sales of OREO declined to $10,000 for the first nine months of 2015, from $82,000 for the first nine months of 2014. BOLI earnings declined to $382,000 for the first nine months of 2015, from $398,000 for the first nine months of 2014.

Non-Interest Expense

Total non-interest expense was $9.0 million for both the 2015 third quarter and the linked 2015 second quarter, but was an increase over the $6.5 million reported for the comparative 2014 third quarter. For the first nine months of 2015, total non-interest expense increased to $27.3 million, from the $19.6 million reported in the first nine months of 2014.

Compensation and benefit expenses, the largest component of non-interest expenses, increased to $4.9 million for the 2015 third quarter, from $4.8 million for the linked 2015 second quarter and $3.8 million comparative 2014 third quarter. For the first nine months of 2015, compensation expense increased to $14.5 million, from $11.5 million for the first nine months of 2014. The increase for the respective 2015 periods is primarily attributable to the expense of the staff in the nine acquired branch offices, as well as administrative staff required to support those new offices and the addition of experienced bankers to generate earning asset growth. The Bank will continue to invest in professionals that allow us to expand our market share and meet the growing needs of our customers.

FDIC insurance premiums increased to $163,000 for the 2015 third quarter, from $149,000 for the linked 2015 second quarter and $137,000 for the comparative 2014 third quarter. For the first nine months of 2015, FDIC insurance was $445,000, compared to $421,000 for the first nine months of 2014. The increased quarterly FDIC insurance premium is primarily attributable to growth of the deposit insurance assessment calculation base resulting from the acquisition transaction.

Premises and equipment expense was $1.3 million for both the 2015 third quarter the linked 2015 second quarter, but was an increase over the $877,000 reported for the comparative 2014 third quarter. For the first nine months of 2015, premises and equipment expense increased to $4.0 million from $2.5 million for the first nine months of 2014. While the branch acquisition has resulted in increased infrastructure cost over our historical levels, we continue to explore opportunities to gain efficiency and performance improvement from our branch network and will consider opportunities, such as expansions and consolidations. As such, given our current branch structure, we would anticipate occupancy cost to maintain or improve from their current levels.

Advertising expense was $219,000 for the 2015 third quarter, compared to $217,000 for the linked 2015 second quarter and $127,000 for the 2014 third quarter. For the first nine months of 2015, advertising expense increased to $598,000, from $296,000 for the first nine months of 2014. We are investing in building our brand awareness throughout our expanded geographic footprint with additional marketing efforts, and anticipate our advertising expenses to continue at current levels.

Data processing costs declined to $819,000 for the 2015 third quarter, from $880,000 for the linked 2015 second quarter, but increased by $252,000, when compared to the $567,000 reported for the 2014 third quarter. For the first nine months of 2015, data processing expense increased to $2.8 million, from $1.7 million for the first nine months of 2014. Data processing costs fluctuate in conjunction with changes in the number of customer accounts and transaction activity volumes. As we continue to focus on new customer acquisition and to invest in emerging technology to better serve our customer base, we anticipate that data processing costs will continue at current levels.

Total amortization of intangible assets, including mortgage servicing rights and identifiable intangible assets, was $130,000 for both the 2015 third quarter and the linked 2015 second quarter, compared to $56,000 for the 2014 third quarter. For the first nine months of 2015, amortization of intangible assets increased to $387,000, from $164,000 for the first nine months of 2014. Amortization of mortgage servicing rights was $58,000 for both the 2015 third quarter and the linked 2015 second quarter, compared to a $56,000 for the 2014 third quarter. Amortization of the Company's core deposit intangible, which is the only identifiable intangible asset subject to amortization, was $72,000 for both the 2015 third quarter and the linked 2015 second quarter, compared to none for the 2014 third quarter.

Total expenses for OREO properties were $99,000 for the 2015 third quarter, compared to $157,000 for the linked 2015 second quarter and $167,000 for the 2014 third quarter. Expenses attributable to ongoing maintenance, property taxes and insurance for OREO properties were $89,000 for the 2015 third quarter, compared to $115,000 for the linked 2015 second quarter and $94,000 for the 2014 third quarter. Quarterly OREO valuation adjustments were $10,000 for the 2015 third quarter, compared to $41,000 for the linked 2015 second quarter and $73,000 for the 2014 third quarter. For the first nine months of 2015, total OREO related expenses increased to $463,000, from $396,000 for the first nine months of 2014.

Other non-interest expense was $1.3 million for the 2015 third quarter, compared to $1.4 million for the linked 2015 second quarter and $779,000 for the comparative 2014 third quarter. For the first nine months of 2015, other non-interest expense increased to $4.1 million, from $2.6 million for the first nine months of 2014. The year-over-year increase in operating expenses is primarily due to the branch offices acquired.

Income tax expense was $611,000 for the 2015 third quarter compared to $486,000 for the linked 2015 second quarter and $489,000 for the 2014 third quarter. Taxes for the third quarter of 2015 includes a one-time $80,000 expense adjustment due a write down of our deferred tax asset given the impending decline in the North Carolina statutory tax rate for 2016. For the first nine months of 2015, income tax expense increased to $1.4 million, from $1.3 million for the first nine months of 2014. Exclusive of the $80,000 one-time adjustment noted above, the effective income tax rates were 28.73% for the 2015 third quarter, 29.62% for the linked 2015 second quarter and 25.65% for the comparative 2014 third quarter. Exclusive of the $80,000 one-time adjustment noted above, the effective income tax rates were 28.49% and 25.04% for the respective 2015 and 2014 nine month periods. The income from the Bank's investment in BOLI and tax-exempt municipal bonds contribute to lowering the Company's tax burden.

During the third quarter of 2015, the Company determined that its income tax expense associated with prior periods had been understated by a net amount of $434,000. For the periods prior to 2014 the cumulative net income tax expense understatement was $651,000. During 2014 the Company overstated income tax expense by $217,000. As a result our deferred tax asset and our income tax receivable accounts have been adjusted to reflect the correction of this error, with a corresponding $434,000 reduction recorded to retained earnings. These corrections are similarly reflected as an adjustment to retained earnings as of December 31, 2014 in the consolidated statement of changes in equity.

Balance Sheet

Total assets increased to $913.4 million at September 30, 2015, from $885.4 million at December 31, 2014. The increase is attributable to a net increase in the volume of earning assets, resulting primarily from net growth in the loan and lease receivable portfolio, and partially offset by the sale of investment securities and a reduction in the level of cash on our balance sheet to help fund loan growth.

Loans and leases held for investment grew by $86.9 million during the first nine months of 2015. This reflects the ninth consecutive quarterly growth in loans and leases held for investment. As a result of this net growth, total loans and leases held for investment increased to $567.3 million at September 30, 2015, from $480.4 million at December 31, 2014. Loans held for sale were $4.0 million at September 30, 2015, compared to $4.8 million at December 31, 2014.

The investment securities portfolio and interest-bearing deposits declined to $273.7 million at September 30, 2015, from $325.6 million at December 31, 2014. As previously noted, in 2014 the Bank implemented a strategy to pre-invest a large portion of the anticipated BOA transaction proceeds into short and intermediate term investment securities until the funds can be converted to higher yielding assets. During the first nine months of 2015, the Bank sold $37.7 million of investment securities primarily to fund our loan portfolio growth and to exit certain municipalities.

The Bank's investment in BOLI was $15.5 million at September 30, 2015, compared to $15.1 million at December 31, 2014. The increase in BOLI levels is due to higher policy cash values.

Identifiable intangible assets were $2.0 million at September 30, 2015, compared to $2.2 million at December 31, 2014, reflecting the core deposit intangible associated with the acquisition transaction, which is being amortized over a ten year period.

Total deposits declined by $5.0 million to $783.3 million at September 30, 2015, from $788.3 million at December 31, 2014. Non-interest bearing accounts, savings accounts and certificates of deposit grew by $10.1 million, $15.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively, and were offset by decreases of $32.4 million in interest bearing demand balances. Certificates of deposits represent 32.7% of total deposits at September 30, 2015, compared to 32.3% at December 31, 2014. Non-interest bearing increased to 20.1% of total deposits at September 30, 2015, from 18.7% at December 31, 2014.

Stockholders' equity increased to $81.6 million at September 30, 2015, from $80.0 million at December 31, 2014. This increase primarily reflects the $3.1 million of net income earned for the first nine months, net of a $78,000 increase in accumulated other comprehensive income primarily resulting from the mark-to-market adjustment of the available-for-sale securities portfolio, $716,000 of cash dividends declared, and $909,000 used to acquire shares of the Company's common stock pursuant to an announced repurchase program. There were 9,489,222 common shares outstanding at September 30, 2015, compared to 9,598,007 shares outstanding at December 31, 2014, reflecting the net effect of 3,359 shares issued pursuant to the vesting of restricted stock awards and 112,144 shares purchased through the stock repurchase program.

The tangible equity to assets ratio was 8.26% at September 30, 2015, compared to 8.31% at December 31, 2014. Despite the decline in tangible equity, our tangible book value per common share increased to $7.95 at September 30, 2015, from $7.67 at December 31, 2014, primarily as a result of our share repurchases.

Key Performance Ratios

Some of our key performance ratios are the return on average assets (ROA), the return on average equity (ROE) and the efficiency ratio. ROA is 0.54% for the 2015 third quarter, compared with 0.53% for the linked 2015 second quarter and 0.79% for the 2014 third quarter. ROE is 5.99% for the 2015 third quarter, compared with 5.66% for the linked 2015 second quarter and 7.05% for the 2014 third quarter. The efficiency ratio (noninterest expenses as a percentage of net interest income plus noninterest income) was 82.26% for the 2015 third quarter, compared to 83.71% for the linked 2015 second quarter, and the 72.52% for the 2014 third quarter. The efficiency ratio measures the proportion of net operating revenues that are absorbed by overhead expenses.

First South Bank has been serving the citizens of eastern and central North Carolina since 1902 and offers a variety of financial products and services, including a leasing company. Securities brokerage services are made available through an affiliation with an independent broker/dealer. The Bank operates through its main office headquartered in Washington, North Carolina, and has 32 full service branch offices located throughout eastern and central North Carolina.

The Company's common stock symbol as traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market is "FSBK".

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors which include the effects of future economic conditions, governmental fiscal and monetary policies, legislative and regulatory changes, the risks of changes in interest rates, the effects of competition, and including without limitation to other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially as discussed in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. First South Bancorp, Inc.'s management uses these "non-GAAP" measures in their analysis of the Company's performance. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide a greater understanding of ongoing operations and enhance comparability of results with prior periods as well as demonstrating the effects of significant gains and charges in the current period. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. See the attached disclosures for a reconciliation of any non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

For more information contact:
First South Bancorp, Inc.
Bruce Elder (CEO), (252) 940-4936
Scott McLean (CFO), (252) 940-5016
Website: www.firstsouthnc.com



    First South Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary

    Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

                                                                September 30,               December 31,

                                                                                      2015                       2014
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    Assets                                                       (Unaudited)               (As restated)


    Cash and due from banks                                                    $17,825,684                $23,281,016

    Interest-bearing deposits with banks                                        24,860,710                 32,835,661

    Investment securities available for sale, at fair value                    248,352,358                292,298,910

    Investment securities held to maturity                                         508,169                    507,309

    Loans held for sale:

       Mortgage loans                                                            4,029,423                  4,792,943
                                                                                 ---------                  ---------

               Total loans held for sale                                         4,029,423                  4,792,943


    Loans and leases held for investment                                       567,304,315                480,436,270

       Allowance for loan and lease losses                                     (7,569,573)               (7,519,970)
                                                                                ----------                 ----------

               Net loans and leases held for investment                        559,734,742                472,916,300


    Premises and equipment, net                                                 15,289,727                 15,821,436

    Other real estate owned                                                      6,506,062                  7,755,541

    Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost                                        2,199,300                    606,500

    Accrued interest receivable                                                  2,678,319                  2,851,650

    Goodwill                                                                     4,218,576                  4,218,576

    Mortgage servicing rights                                                    1,228,702                  1,178,115

    Identifiable intangible assets                                               1,967,363                  2,182,909

    Income tax receivable                                                                -                 1,591,105  ( a )

    Bank-owned life insurance                                                   15,507,035                 15,125,498

    Prepaid expenses and other assets                                            8,461,656                  7,467,178  ( b )
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              Total assets                                                    $913,367,826               $885,430,647
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    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity


    Deposits:

      Non-interest bearing demand                                             $157,609,019               $147,543,594

      Interest bearing demand                                                  236,116,807                268,472,945

      Savings                                                                  133,569,878                117,932,606

      Large denomination certificates of deposit                               110,764,798                111,523,043

      Other time                                                               145,250,812                142,808,182
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              Total deposits                                                   783,311,314                788,280,370


    Borrowed money                                                              33,000,000                          -

    Junior subordinated debentures                                              10,310,000                 10,310,000

    Other liabilities                                                            5,123,221                  6,837,701
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              Total liabilities                                                831,744,535                805,428,071
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    Common stock, $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized;

       9,489,222 and 9,598,007 shares outstanding, respectively                     94,892                     95,980

    Additional paid-in capital                                                  35,920,933                 35,869,195

    Retained earnings                                                           42,360,680                 40,868,919  ( c )

    Accumulated other comprehensive income                                       3,246,786                  3,168,482
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               Total stockholders' equity                                       81,623,291                 80,002,576
                                                                                ----------                 ----------


               Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                     $913,367,826               $885,430,647




    (a) - reduced income tax receivable for prior period error

    (b) - increased deferred tax asset for prior period error

    (c) - reduced retained earnings for prior period error



    First South Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary

    Consolidated Statements of Operations

    Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

    (Unaudited)

                                                                                     Three Months Ended                             Nine Months Ended

                                                                                     September 30,                              September 30,
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                                                                                    2015                            2014                          2015                    2014
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                                                                                                          (As restated)                                       (As restated)

    Interest income:

      Interest and fees on loans                                              $6,639,177                      $6,068,196                   $18,834,471             $17,966,829

      Interest on investments and deposits                                   1,577,440                       1,248,382                     5,047,181               3,642,464
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               Total interest income                                         8,216,617                       7,316,578                    23,881,652              21,609,293
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    Interest expense:

      Interest on deposits                                                       598,081                         522,861                     1,730,070               1,608,913

      Interest on borrowings                                                      54,077                         112,174                        61,593                 157,287

      Interest on junior subordinated notes                                    141,578                          81,371                       421,656                 242,651
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               Total interest expense                                          793,736                         716,406                     2,213,319               2,008,851
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    Net interest income                                                        7,422,881                       6,600,172                    21,668,333              19,600,442

    Provision for credit losses                                                  335,000                         400,000                       475,000               1,100,000
                                                                                 -------                                                      -------               ---------

               Net interest income after provision for credit losses         7,087,881                       6,200,172                    21,193,333              18,500,442
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    Non-interest income:

      Deposit fees and service charges                                       2,093,101                       1,118,599                     6,067,959               3,184,808

      Loan fees and charges                                                       62,960                          39,057                       179,196                 117,615

      Mortgage loan servicing fees                                             263,679                         248,399                       807,126                 724,827

      Gain on sale and other fees on mortgage loans                            528,745                         428,514                     1,486,278               1,076,583

      Gain on sale of other real estate, net                                  (63,402)                          8,949                         9,814                  82,369

      Gain on sale of investment securities                          502,576                            -                      954,514                 13,509

      Other income                                                               378,574                         401,584                     1,057,395               1,133,910
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               Total non-interest income                                     3,766,233                       2,245,102                    10,562,282               6,333,621
                                                                             ---------                       ---------                    ----------               ---------


    Non-interest expense:

      Compensation and fringe benefits                                       4,935,133                       3,826,855                    14,475,105              11,454,632

      Federal deposit insurance premiums                                       163,200                         137,253                       445,081                 420,873

      Premises and equipment                                                   1,312,123                         877,447                     3,976,577               2,534,608

      Advertising                                                                218,827                         126,892                       598,477                 295,905

      Data processing                                                            818,680                         566,513                     2,805,101               1,720,321

      Amortization of intangible assets                                        129,527                          55,796                       386,597                 164,008

      Other real estate owned expense                                           99,234                         167,164                       462,825                 395,652

      Other                                                                    1,330,098                         779,226                     4,137,281               2,592,176
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               Total non-interest expense                                    9,006,822                       6,537,146                    27,287,044              19,578,175
                                                                             ---------                       ---------                    ----------              ----------


    Income before income tax expense                                         1,847,292                       1,908,128                     4,468,571               5,255,888

    Income tax expense                                                           610,680                         489,347 ( a )               1,352,983               1,315,896 ( a )
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    NET INCOME                                                                $1,236,612                      $1,418,781                    $3,115,588              $3,939,992
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    Per share data:

    Basic earnings per share                                                       $0.13                           $0.15 ( a )                   $0.33                   $0.41 ( a )

    Diluted earnings per share                                                     $0.13                           $0.15 ( a )                   $0.33                   $0.41 ( a )

    Dividends per share                                                           $0.025                          $0.025                        $0.075                  $0.075

    Average basic shares outstanding                                         9,500,885                       9,598,007                     9,532,393               9,626,346

    Average diluted shares outstanding                                       9,520,943                       9,616,004                     9,552,298               9,644,834



    (a) - revised for prior period error



    First South Bancorp, Inc.

                                                                                                                                                                     Supplemental Financial Data (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                                                                           Quarter to Date                                                             Year to Date
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                                                                                                                                    9/30/2015               6/30/2015                     3/31/2015                     12/31/2014                      9/30/2014                     9/30/2015                      9/30/2014
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (As restated)                  (As restated)                                                (As restated)

                                                                                                                                                                     (dollars in thousands except per share data)

    Consolidated balance sheet data:
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    Total assets (1)                                                                                                                            $913,368                  $899,390                       $879,215                        $885,431                         $734,225                      $913,368                          $734,225


    Loans held for sale:                                                                                                                          $4,029                    $6,171                         $7,947                          $4,793                           $5,540                        $4,029                            $5,540


    Loans held for investment (HFI):

                                                                                                   Mortgage                                         $71,148                   $68,812                        $66,957                         $66,391                          $67,791                       $71,148                           $67,791

                                                                                                   Commercial                         419,784                  399,734                        346,326                         338,861                         331,209                        419,784                         331,209

                                                                                                   Consumer                            61,934                   62,265                         62,756                          62,792                          61,959                         61,934                          61,959

                                                                                                   Leases                                            14,438                    12,825                         12,637                          12,392                           12,054                        14,438                            12,054


                                                                                                       Total loans held for
                                                                                                        investment                    567,304                  543,636                        488,676                         480,436                         473,013                        567,304                         473,013

    Allowance for loan and lease losses                                                                                                         (7,570)                  (7,364)                       (7,203)                        (7,520)                         (7,504)                      (7,570)                          (7,504)
                                                                                                                                                 ------                    ------                         ------                          ------                           ------                        ------

    Net loans held for investment                                                                                                               $559,734                  $536,272                       $481,473                        $472,916                         $465,509                      $559,734                          $465,509


    Cash & interest bearing deposits                                                                                                             $42,686                   $36,600                        $59,641                         $56,117                          $20,106                       $42,686                           $20,106

    Investment securities                                                                                                                       248,861                   260,628                        272,990                         292,806                          188,472                       248,861                           188,472

    Premises and equipment                                                                                                                       15,290                    15,246                         15,481                          15,821                           12,494                        15,290                            12,494

    Goodwill                                                                                                                                       4,219                     4,219                          4,219                           4,219                            4,219                         4,219                             4,219

    Identifiable intangible asset                                                                                                                 1,967                     2,039                          2,111                           2,183                                0                         1,967                                 0

    Mortgage servicing rights                                                                                                                     1,229                     1,213                          1,160                           1,178                            1,171                         1,229                             1,171


    Deposits:

    Non-interest checking                                                                                                                       $157,609                  $158,929                       $147,946                        $147,544                          $99,219                      $157,609                           $99,219

    Interest checking                                                                                                                           167,673                   169,736                        180,114                         180,558                          130,421                       167,673                           130,421

    Money market                                                                                                                                  68,443                    69,646                         84,379                          87,915                           52,052                        68,443                            52,052

    Savings                                                                                                                                      133,570                   131,078                        123,457                         117,932                           90,190                       133,570                            90,190

    Certificates                                                                                                                                 256,016                   243,480                        248,129                         254,331                          230,166                       256,016                           230,166
                                                                                                                                                 -------                   -------                        -------                         -------                          -------                       -------                           -------

                                                                                                   Total deposits                    $783,311                 $772,869                       $784,025                        $788,280                        $602,048                       $783,311                        $602,048


    Borrowings                                                                                                                                   $33,000                   $32,000                             $0                              $0                          $37,500                       $33,000                           $37,500

    Junior subordinated debentures                                                                                                               10,310                    10,310                         10,310                          10,310                           10,310                        10,310                            10,310

    Stockholders' equity (1)                                                                                                                     81,623                    79,687                         80,968                          80,003                           79,921                        81,623                            79,921


    Consolidated earnings summary:
    ------------------------------

    Interest income                                                                                                                               $8,217                    $7,901                         $7,764                          $7,569                           $7,316                       $23,882                           $21,609

    Interest expense                                                                                                                                794                       712                            708                             742                              716                         2,213                             2,009
                                                                                                                                                    ---                       ---                            ---                             ---                              ---                         -----                             -----

    Net interest income                                                                                                                           7,423                     7,189                          7,056                           6,827                            6,600                        21,669                            19,600

    Provision for credit losses                                                                                                                     335                       140                              0                               0                              400                           475                             1,100

    Noninterest income                                                                                                                            3,766                     3,616                          3,180                           2,251                            2,245                        10,562                             6,334

    Noninterest expense                                                                                                                           9,007                     9,026                          9,254                           8,896                            6,537                        27,287                            19,578
                                                                                                                                                  -----                     -----                          -----                           -----                            -----                        ------                            ------

    Income before taxes                                                                                                                           1,847                     1,639                            982                             182                            1,908                         4,469                             5,256

    Income tax expense  (1)                                                                                                                         610                       485                            257                              33                              489                         1,353                             1,316
                                                                                                                                                    ---                       ---                            ---                             ---                              ---                         -----                             -----

    Net income  (1)                                                                                                                               $1,237                    $1,154                           $725                            $149                           $1,419                        $3,116                            $3,940



    Adjusted pre-tax pre-provision operating
    ----------------------------------------

     earnings (non-GAAP):
     --------------------

    Income before taxes                                                                                                                           $1,847                    $1,639                           $982                            $182                           $1,908                        $4,469                            $5,256

    Provision for credit losses                                                                                                                     335                       140                              0                               0                              400                           475                             1,100
                                                                                                                                                    ---                       ---                            ---                             ---                              ---                           ---                             -----

    Pre-tax pre-provision net income                                                                                                              2,182                     1,779                            982                             182                            2,308                         4,944                             6,356

    Securities (gains) losses, net                                                                                                                (503)                    (201)                         (251)                              0                                0                         (955)                             (14)

    OREO valuations                                                                                                                                  10                        41                             44                             131                               62                            95                                73

    OREO (gains) losses, (net)                                                                                                                       63                      (27)                          (46)                           (33)                             (9)                         (10)                             (82)
                                                                                                                                                    ---                       ---                            ---                             ---                              ---                           ---                               ---

    Adjusted pre-tax pre-provision operating

                                                                                                   earnings (non-GAAP)                 $1,752                   $1,592                           $729                            $280                          $2,361                         $4,074                          $6,333



    Per Share Data:
    ---------------

    Basic earnings per share (1)                                                                                                                   $0.13                     $0.12                          $0.08                           $0.02                            $0.15                         $0.33                             $0.41

    Diluted earnings per share (1)                                                                                                                 $0.13                     $0.12                          $0.08                           $0.02                            $0.15                         $0.33                             $0.41

    Dividends per share                                                                                                                           $0.025                    $0.025                         $0.025                          $0.025                           $0.025                        $0.075                            $0.075

    Book value per share (1)                                                                                                                       $8.60                     $8.38                          $8.50                           $8.34                            $8.33                         $8.60                             $8.33

    Tangible book value per share (1)                                                                                                              $7.95                     $7.73                          $7.83                           $7.67                            $7.89                         $7.95                             $7.89


    Average basic shares                                                                                                                      9,500,885                 9,526,656                      9,570,820                       9,598,007                        9,598,007                     9,532,393                         9,626,346

    Average diluted shares                                                                                                                    9,520,943                 9,546,235                      9,590,979                       9,618,820                        9,616,004                     9,552,298                         9,644,834



                                                                                                                                    9/30/2015               6/30/2015                     3/31/2015                     12/31/2014                      9/30/2014                     9/30/2015                      9/30/2014
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (As restated)                  (As restated)                                                (As restated)

                                                                                                                                                                     (dollars in thousands except per share data)

    Performance ratios (tax equivalent):
    ------------------------------------

    Yield on average earning assets                                                                                                               4.01%                    4.02%                         3.97%                          4.18%                           4.52%                        4.00%                            4.58%

    Cost of interest bearing liabilities                                                                                                          0.48%                    0.45%                         0.44%                          0.48%                           0.53%                        0.46%                            0.51%
                                                                                                                                                   ----                      ----                           ----                            ----                             ----                          ----                              ----

    Net interest spread                                                                                                                           3.53%                    3.57%                         3.53%                          3.70%                           3.99%                        3.54%                            4.07%

    Net interest margin                                                                                                                           3.63%                    3.67%                         3.62%                          3.78%                           4.09%                        3.64%                            4.16%

    Avg earning assets to total avg assets (1)                                                                                                   91.65%                   91.33%                        91.26%                         92.23%                          91.36%                       91.39%                           91.51%


    Return on average assets (annualized) (1)                                                                                                     0.54%                    0.53%                         0.33%                          0.07%                           0.79%                        0.47%                            0.75%

    Return on average equity (annualized) (1)                                                                                                     5.99%                    5.66%                         3.61%                          0.73%                           7.05%                        5.08%                            6.74%

    Efficiency ratio                                                                                                                             82.26%                   83.71%                        91.30%                         96.31%                          72.52%                       85.63%                           74.26%


    Average assets (1)                                                                                                                          $904,017                  $877,480                       $879,223                        $793,852                         $716,650                      $887,170                          $700,256

    Average earning assets                                                                                                                      $828,538                  $801,396                       $802,387                        $732,153                         $654,700                      $810,774                          $640,797

    Average equity (1)                                                                                                                           $81,975                   $81,799                        $81,446                         $81,305                          $79,802                       $81,990                           $78,108


    Equity/Assets (1)                                                                                                                             8.94%                    8.86%                         9.21%                          9.04%                          10.89%                        8.94%                           10.89%

    Tangible Equity/Assets (1)                                                                                                                    8.26%                    8.16%                         8.49%                          8.31%                          10.31%                        8.26%                           10.31%


    Asset quality data and ratios:
    ------------------------------

    Nonaccrual loans:

                                                                                                   Non-TDR nonaccrual loans

                                                                                                     Earning                                           $799                      $990                           $858                            $723                             $317                          $799                              $317

                                                                                                     Non-Earning                          964                      806                          1,158                           1,075                             940                            964                             940


                                                                                                        Total Non-TDR nonaccrual
                                                                                                         loans                         $1,763                   $1,796                         $2,016                          $1,798                          $1,257                         $1,763                          $1,257


                                                                                                   TDR nonaccrual loans

                                                                                                      Past Due TDRs                    $1,250                   $1,065                         $1,206                          $1,233                          $1,260                         $1,250                          $1,260

                                                                                                      Current TDRs                        463                    1,459                          1,194                           2,007                           2,027                            463                           2,027


                                                                                                         Total TDR nonaccrual loans    $1,713                   $2,524                         $2,400                          $3,240                          $3,287                         $1,713                          $3,287


    Total nonaccrual loans                                                                                                                        $3,476                    $4,320                         $4,416                          $5,038                           $4,544                        $3,476                            $4,544

    Loans >90 days past due, still accruing                                                                                                         183                       248                              0                             389                              476                           183                               476

    Other real estate owned                                                                                                                       6,506                     7,009                          7,082                           7,756                            8,103                         6,506                             8,103
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    Total nonperforming assets                                                                                                                   $10,165                   $11,577                        $11,498                         $13,183                          $13,123                       $10,165                           $13,123



    Allowance for loan and lease losses to

                                                                                                   loans held for investment            1.33%                   1.35%                         1.47%                          1.57%                          1.59%                         1.33%                          1.59%


    Net charge-offs (recoveries)                                                                                                                    $129                     $(21)                          $317                           $(17)                            $822                          $425                            $1,205

    Net charge-offs (recoveries) to total loans                                                                                                   0.02%                    0.00%                         0.06%                          0.00%                           0.17%                        0.07%                            0.25%

    Total nonaccrual loans to total loans HFI                                                                                                     0.61%                    0.79%                         0.90%                          1.05%                           0.96%                        0.61%                            0.96%

    Total nonperforming assets to total assets                                                                                                    1.11%                    1.29%                         1.31%                          1.49%                           1.79%                        1.11%                            1.79%

    Total loans to total deposits                                                                                                                72.94%                   71.14%                        63.34%                         61.56%                          79.49%                       72.94%                           79.49%

    Total loans to total assets (1)                                                                                                              62.55%                   61.13%                        56.48%                         54.80%                          65.18%                       62.55%                           65.18%

    Loans serviced for others                                                                                                                   $297,764                  $300,801                       $301,482                        $306,822                         $310,341                      $297,764                          $310,341



    (1) Certain amounts and ratios for prior periods have been restated for correction of an error

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