First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Announces 2015 Third Quarter Results
(firmenpresse) - ITASCA, IL -- (Marketwired) -- 10/20/15 -- First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company" or "First Midwest") (NASDAQ: FMBI), the holding company of First Midwest Bank (the "Bank"), today reported results of operations and financial condition for the third quarter of 2015. Net income for the third quarter of 2015 was $23.3 million, or $0.30 per share. This compares to $22.6 million, or $0.29 per share, for the second quarter of 2015, and $18.5 million, or $0.25 per share, for the third quarter of 2014.
"Our performance for the quarter was once again strong, reflecting balanced execution of our business objectives," said Michael L. Scudder, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. "Quarterly earnings per share improved to $0.30, an increase of 20% from a year ago and 3% compared to last quarter. Business performance was solid across our sales platforms, benefiting from targeted growth in our consumer and fee-based businesses as well as reduced credit costs."
Mr. Scudder concluded, "Our sales teams are fully engaged and our balance sheet is strong, providing ample liquidity and capital for growth. Concurrently, our recently announced pending acquisition of The Peoples' Bank of Arlington Heights is expected to add to our expanding suburban Chicago footprint and provide additional business opportunities. As we look ahead, our priorities remain balanced on building and broadening our client relationships as we navigate evolving market conditions and the accompanying competitive pressures. We remain well positioned to leverage the strength of our balance sheet and infrastructure to pursue opportunities for growth and return value to our shareholders."
On September 21, 2015, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Peoples Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, The Peoples' Bank of Arlington Heights. As part of the acquisition, the Company will acquire two banking offices in Arlington Heights, Illinois, approximately $95 million in deposits, and $57 million in loans. The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals and certain closing conditions and is expected to close before the end of 2015.
For the third quarter of 2015, total average interest-earning assets rose $239.8 million from the second quarter of 2015 driven by loan growth and an increase in lower yielding other interest-earning assets. Total average funding sources increased $208.1 million from the second quarter of 2015 as a result of seasonally higher levels of interest-bearing core deposits and demand deposits.
Compared to the third quarter of 2014, the $1.0 billion increase in total average interest-earning assets and the $976.3 million rise in total average funding sources reflect the impact of the acquisitions completed in the second half of 2014 and organic loan growth over the course of the year.
Tax-equivalent net interest margin for the current quarter was 3.58%, decreasing 18 basis points from the second quarter of 2015 and 14 basis points from the third quarter of 2014. Compared to the second quarter of 2015, the reduction in tax-equivalent net interest margin was due primarily to a decrease in acquired loan accretion, a seasonally higher balance of other interest-earning assets, the continued shift in the loan mix to floating rate loans, and the flattening of the yield curve. Tax-equivalent net interest margin decreased compared to the third quarter of 2014 due primarily to a rise in other interest-earning assets, lower accretion on covered loans, the continued shift in the loan mix, and the flattening of the yield curve, which were partially offset by greater accretion on acquired loans related to the 2014 acquisitions.
Acquired loan accretion related to the 2014 acquisitions contributed $1.8 million and $3.6 million to net interest income for the third and second quarters of 2015, respectively. This acquired loan accretion includes accelerated accretion on purchased credit impaired ("PCI") loans of $556,000 and $1.7 million for the third and second quarters of 2015, respectively.
Total fee-based revenues of $33.1 million grew 4.9% compared to the second quarter of 2015, primarily reflecting normal seasonality. The 11.7% increase compared to the third quarter of 2014 primarily reflects organic growth across the majority of categories. In addition, the benefit from the 2014 acquisitions contributed to the increase.
Compared to the second quarter of 2015, the increase in service charges on deposit accounts was driven by seasonally higher activity. The increase in service charges on deposit accounts compared to the third quarter of 2014 also reflects services provided to customers added in the 2014 acquisitions. Continued sales of fiduciary and investment advisory services to new and existing customers drove the rise in wealth management fees compared to the third quarter of 2014.
Mortgage banking income resulted from sales of $42.2 million of 1-4 family mortgage loans in the secondary market during the third quarter of 2015, compared to $51.9 million in the second quarter of 2015 and $31.7 million in the third quarter of 2014. Compared to both prior periods presented, gains realized on the sale of leasing equipment contracts originated by First Midwest Equipment Finance, which was formed from an acquisition in September of 2014, drove the increase in other service charges, commissions, and fees. In addition, fee income generated from sales of capital market products to commercial clients contributed to the increase compared to both prior periods presented.
Total noninterest income of $35.0 million grew 3.0% and decreased 5.6% from the second quarter of 2015 and the third quarter of 2014, respectively. Other income was elevated during the second quarter of 2015 due to greater bank-owned life insurance income. The third quarter of 2014 total noninterest income reflects the net gains from the disposition of two branch properties and net securities gains.
Total noninterest expense increased 1.2% from the second quarter of 2015 and 5.8% from the third quarter of 2014. The increase from the second quarter of 2015 primarily reflects seasonal increases in benefits, as well as expenses associated with talent recruitment and organizational growth needs, including an independent cyber-risk assessment as a part of a targeted risk mitigation process.
The rise in total noninterest expense compared to the third quarter of 2014 was due primarily to operating costs of the 21 banking locations acquired during the second half of 2014, of which four have been closed. These costs primarily occurred within salaries and employee benefits, net occupancy and equipment expense, technology and related costs, and other expenses.
Total loans, excluding covered loans, of $6.9 billion grew 4.8% on an annualized basis from June 30, 2015 and 6.9% from September 30, 2014. The loan growth from September 30, 2014 related to loans obtained in the 2014 acquisition completed in the fourth quarter of 2014 and organic growth.
Compared to June 30, 2015, growth in corporate loans was concentrated within our commercial and industrial and agricultural loan categories. The increase in commercial and industrial loans primarily reflects the continued expansion into select sector-based lending areas such as healthcare, structured finance, and leasing. Agricultural loans grew due to seasonal draws on lines of credit and new relationships. The overall decline in commercial real estate loans resulted from the decision of certain customers to opportunistically sell their middle market businesses and investment real estate properties, which more than offset organic growth. The rise in consumer loans reflects the purchase of high quality, shorter-duration, floating rate home equity loans and the expansion of our web-based installment lending program.
Asset quality continued to improve across all metrics. Total non-performing assets, excluding covered loans and covered OREO, decreased by $4.5 million, or 6.0%, from June 30, 2015 and $34.4 million, or 32.7%, from September 30, 2014.
Total net loan charge-offs for the third quarter of 2015 were 18 basis points of average loans, or $3.1 million, decreasing from 33 basis points for the second quarter of 2015 and 101 basis points for the third quarter of 2014.
Average core deposits of $7.1 billion for the third quarter of 2015 increased 3.3% and 15.6% compared to the second quarter of 2015 and the third quarter of 2014, respectively. The rise in average core deposits compared to the second quarter of 2015 resulted primarily from a seasonal increase in average municipal deposits of $221.9 million. Compared to the third quarter of 2014, the rise was due primarily to the full impact of deposits assumed in the acquisitions completed during the second half of 2014, which further strengthened the Company's core deposit base.
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The Company's capital ratios increased from June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 driven primarily by growth in retained earnings partially offset by an increase in assets.
The Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share during the third quarter of 2015, which is consistent with the second quarter of 2015 and follows a dividend increase from $0.08 to $0.09 per common share during the first quarter of 2015.
A conference call to discuss the Company's results, outlook, and related matters will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. (ET). Members of the public who would like to listen to the conference call should dial (877) 507-0639 (U.S. domestic) or (412) 317-6003 (International) and ask for the First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Earnings Conference Call. The number should be dialed 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. There is no charge to access the call. The conference call will also be accessible as an audio webcast through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, . For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available on the Company's website or by dialing (877) 344-7529 (U.S. domestic) or (412) 317-0088 (International) conference I.D. 10073929 beginning one hour after completion of the live call until 9:00 A.M. (ET) on October 29, 2015. Please direct any questions regarding obtaining access to the conference call to First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Investor Relations, via e-mail, at .
This press release and the accompanying unaudited Selected Financial Information are available through the "Investor Relations" section of First Midwest's website at .
This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "might," "will," "would," "should," "could," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "probable," "potential," "possible," "target," or "continue" and words of similar import. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead express only management's beliefs regarding future results or events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of management's control. It is possible that actual results and events may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results or events indicated in these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and we caution you not to place undue reliance on these statements. Forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this press release, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect new information or events or conditions after the date hereof.
Forward-looking statements may be deemed to include, among other things, statements relating to our future financial performance, the performance of our loan or securities portfolio, the expected amount of future credit reserves or charge-offs, corporate strategies or objectives, anticipated trends in our business, regulatory developments, acquisition transactions, including estimated synergies, cost savings and financial benefits of pending or consummated transactions, including First Midwest's proposed acquisition of The Peoples' Bank of Arlington Heights, and growth strategies, including possible future acquisitions. These statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. For a discussion of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should refer to the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, as well as our subsequent filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. However, these risks and uncertainties are not exhaustive. Other sections of such reports describe additional factors that could adversely impact our business and financial performance.
The Company's accounting and reporting policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and general practice within the banking industry. As a supplement to GAAP, the Company provides non-GAAP performance results, which the Company believes are useful because they assist investors in assessing the Company's operating performance. Although intended to enhance investors' understanding of the Company's business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP. See the following reconciliations for details on the calculation of these measures to the extent presented herein.
First Midwest is a relationship-focused financial institution and one of Illinois' largest independent publicly-traded bank holding companies. First Midwest's principal subsidiary, First Midwest Bank, and other affiliates provide a full range of business, middle market and retail banking as well as wealth management and private banking services through over 100 locations in metropolitan Chicago, northwest Indiana, central and western Illinois, and eastern Iowa. First Midwest was recognized as having the "Highest Customer Satisfaction with Retail Banking in the Midwest, Two Years in a Row"* according to the J.D. Power 2014 and 2015 Retail Banking Satisfaction Studies(SM). First Midwest's website is .
* First Midwest Bank received the highest numerical score among retail banks in the Midwest region in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 and 2015 Retail Banking Satisfaction Studies(SM). The 2015 study is based on 82,030 total responses measuring 20 providers in the Midwest region (IA, IL, KS, MO, WI) and measures opinions of consumers with their primary banking provider. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed April 2014 - February 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
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