MEDFORD, OR -- (Marketwire) -- 04/24/12 -- PremierWest Bancorp (NASDAQ: PRWT) announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012, as follows:
- Net loss applicable to common shareholders of $4.8 million, after $3.5 million in loan loss provision, net OREO and foreclosed asset expenses of $2.4 million, gains on sale of securities of $2.2 million and one-time costs of $829,000 associated with the branch consolidation initiative announced during the quarter. This compares to a net loss applicable to common shareholders of $4.1 million in the fourth quarter 2011, after $3.0 million in loan loss provision, net OREO and foreclosed asset expenses of $1.4 million and gains on sale of securities of $116,000;
- Net interest margin of 4.10%, an increase of 15 basis points from 3.95% in fourth quarter 2011;
- Average rate paid on total deposits and borrowings of 0.62%, a 4 basis point decline from 0.66% in the fourth quarter in 2011;
- Net loan charge-offs of $5.9 million compared to net loan charge-offs of $7.3 million in fourth quarter 2011.
Management continued to execute strategies that have resulted in further strengthening of the Company, including:
- Reducing adversely classified loans by 12%, or $19.8 million, during the quarter, to $140.0 million, from $159.8 million at December 31, 2011;
- Reducing non-performing assets by 8%, or $7.8 million, during the quarter to $91.3 million, from $99.1 million at December 31, 2011;
- Completing a master settlement agreement with its largest non-performing loan relationship totaling $28.7 million, resulting in receipt of deeds in lieu of foreclosure and dismissal of lawsuits which was effective the first quarter;
- Announcing the consolidation of nine branches into existing nearby offices by the end of April 2012 and sale of two branches by the end of June 2012 to reduce expenses and improve efficiency. These branches represent less than 10% of total bank wide deposits; however this action is projected to result in expense savings of approximately $1.9 million annually beginning in the second quarter of 2012;
- Maintaining stability of the Bank's total risk-based and leverage capital ratios of 13.23% and 8.78%, respectively, as compared to 13.03% and 8.72% at December 31, 2011;
- Increasing average non-interest bearing demand deposits to 27% of total average deposits, as compared to 26% in fourth quarter 2011.
Subsequent to the close of the quarter, Management announced additional expense control initiatives including a restructuring of staff and processes that are projected to result in annualized savings of approximately $2.5 million. As a result of these changes, some staff positions will be eliminated and other currently vacant positions will not be filled in order to create a more efficient organization. These operational changes are expected to be completed during the second quarter.
James M. Ford, PremierWest's President & Chief Executive Officer, remarked, "The Company continued to make meaningful progress in reducing problem assets during this current quarter. Our net loss was up slightly from fourth quarter in 2011, primarily due to increased credit resolution costs, which have enabled us to reduce non-performing assets to our lowest levels since December 31, 2008. A significant portion of this improvement was reached in the settlement with our largest non-performing borrowing relationship earlier in the first quarter.
"In addition, we incurred one-time costs associated with the branch consolidations announced in January 2012. This, along with the expense control initiatives announced earlier this month, demonstrates our commitment to implement changes in the operation of the Bank that position us for the future. We are focused on creating a more cost-effective organization to successfully operate in the challenging business climate ahead without sacrificing service.
"Despite continued international and domestic economic uncertainty, our net interest margin improved during this past quarter. We continue to increase non-interest bearing deposits as a source of funding and reduce our reliance on higher-cost certificates of deposits," commented Ford. "Loan demand continues to be soft as a result of the sluggish economy. As a result, the investment portfolio is providing earnings until loan demand improves. The investment portfolio consists of high quality federal government agency and municipal securities."
Finally, Ford stated, "During this quarter of hard fought progress, our capital levels have improved. Along with our continued efforts to reduce problem assets, we will be completing our initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of PremierWest. I appreciate the steadfast dedication of our employees for the notable progress we have made. We could not achieve this progress without the support of the shareholders."
OPERATING RESULTS
Net interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 declined from fourth quarter 2011 and the first quarter in the prior year. This is primarily due to a decline in average interest earning assets during these periods as part of the Company's deleveraging strategy. Correspondingly, average interest bearing liabilities decreased during these same periods. Changes in the balance sheet mix also contributed to declines in net interest income during these periods. Loan balances have declined through payoffs and charge-offs. Investment securities have grown as a proportion of the balance sheet with loan demand continuing to be weak due to the economic slowdown. As such, investment securities, which typically generate a lower yield than loans, comprise a higher percentage of the Bank's earning assets.
Certain reclassifications have been made to the December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011 financial table presentations to conform to current year presentations. These reclassifications have no effect on previously reported net loss per share.
INCOME STATEMENT OVERVIEW
(Dollars in Thousands,
Except for Loss per Share
Data)
For the Three For the Three
Months Ended Months Ended
March 31, December 31, %
2012 2011 $ Change Change
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Interest and dividend income $ 13,118 $ 13,710 $ (592) -4%
Interest expense 1,744 1,969 (225) -11%
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Net interest income 11,374 11,741 (367) -3%
Loan loss provision 3,500 3,000 500 17%
Non-interest income 4,483 2,377 2,106 89%
Non-interest expense 16,536 14,476 2,060 14%
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LOSS BEFORE PROVISION
(BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES (4,179) (3,358) (821) 24%
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR
INCOME TAXES 10 26 (16) -62%
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NET LOSS (4,189) (3,384) (805) 24%
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS
AND DISCOUNT ACCRETION 629 682 (53) -8%
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NET LOSS APPLICABLE TO
COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $ (4,818) $ (4,066) $ (752) 18%
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LOSS PER COMMON SHARE:
BASIC (1) $ (0.48) $ (0.41) $ (0.07) 17%
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DILUTED (1) $ (0.48) $ (0.41) $ (0.07) 17%
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Average common shares
outstanding - basic (1) 10,034,741 10,035,241 (500) 0%
Average common shares
outstanding - diluted (1) 10,034,741 10,035,241 (500) 0%
For the Three
Months Ended
March 31, %
2011 $ Change Change
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Interest and dividend income $ 15,032 $ (1,914) -13%
Interest expense 2,831 (1,087) -38%
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Net interest income 12,201 (827) -7%
Loan loss provision 6,300 (2,800) -44%
Non-interest income 3,101 1,382 45%
Non-interest expense 15,740 796 5%
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LOSS BEFORE PROVISION
(BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES (6,738) 2,559 -38%
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR
INCOME TAXES 16 (6) -38%
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NET LOSS (6,754) 2,565 -38%
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS
AND DISCOUNT ACCRETION 656 (27) -4%
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NET LOSS APPLICABLE TO
COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $ (7,410) $ 2,592 -35%
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LOSS PER COMMON SHARE:
BASIC (1) $ (0.74) $ 0.26 -35%
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DILUTED (1) $ (0.74) $ 0.26 -35%
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Average common shares
outstanding - basic (1) 10,034,847 (106) 0%
Average common shares
outstanding - diluted (1) 10,034,847 (106) 0%
(1) As of March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011, 109,039
common shares related to the potential exercise of the warrant issued to
the U.S. Treasury pursuant to the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP)
Capital Purchase Program were not included in the computation of diluted
earnings per share as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
The following table provides the reconciliation of net loss applicable to common shareholders to pre-tax, pre-credit operating income (non-GAAP) for the periods presented:
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure:
Non-GAAP Operating Income
(Dollars in Thousands)
March 31, December 31,
For The Three Months Ended 2012 2011 $ Change % Change
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Net loss applicable to
common shareholders $ (4,818) $ (4,066) $ (752) 18%
Provision for loan losses 3,500 3,000 500 17%
Net cost of operations of
other real estate owned
and foreclosed assets 2,424 1,380 1,044 76%
Provision (benefit) for
income taxes 10 26 (16) -62%
Preferred stock dividends
and discount accretion 629 682 (53) -8%
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Pre-tax, pre-credit cost
operating income $ 1,745 $ 1,022 $ 723 71%
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March 31,
For The Three Months Ended 2011 $ Change % Change
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Net loss applicable to
common shareholders $ (7,410) $ 2,592 -35%
Provision for loan losses 6,300 (2,800) -44%
Net cost of operations of
other real estate owned
and foreclosed assets 2,124 300 14%
Provision (benefit) for
income taxes 16 (6) -38%
Preferred stock dividends
and discount accretion 656 (27) -4%
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Pre-tax, pre-credit cost
operating income $ 1,686 $ 59 3%
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure:
Tax Equivalent Net Loss Applicable to Common Shareholders
(Dollars in Thousands)
March 31, December 31,
For the Three Months ended 2012 2011 $ Change % Change
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Net interest income $ 11,374 $ 11,741 $ (367) -3%
Tax equivalent adjustment
for municipal loan interest 42 43 (1) -2%
Tax equivalent adjustment
for municipal bond interest 9 7 2 29%
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Tax equivalent net interest
income 11,425 11,791 (366) -3%
Provision for loan losses 3,500 3,000 500 17%
Non-interest income 4,483 2,377 2,106 89%
Non-interest expense 16,536 14,476 2,060 14%
Provision for income taxes 10 26 (16) -62%
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Tax equivalent net loss (4,138) (3,334) (804) 24%
Preferred stock dividends
and discount accretion 629 682 (53) -8%
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Tax equivalent net loss
applicable to common
shareholders $ (4,767) $ (4,016) $ (751) 19%
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March 31,
For the Three Months ended 2011 $ Change % Change
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Net interest income $ 12,201 $ (827) -7%
Tax equivalent adjustment
for municipal loan interest 45 (3) -7%
Tax equivalent adjustment
for municipal bond interest 30 (21) -70%
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Tax equivalent net interest
income 12,276 (851) -7%
Provision for loan losses 6,300 (2,800) -44%
Non-interest income 3,101 1,382 45%
Non-interest expense 15,740 796 5%
Provision for income taxes 16 (6) -38%
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Tax equivalent net loss (6,679) 2,541 -38%
Preferred stock dividends
and discount accretion 656 (27) -4%
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Tax equivalent net loss
applicable to common
shareholders $ (7,335) $ 2,568 -35%
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Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited. Management believes that presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information frequently used by shareholders in the evaluation of a company. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP.
Noninterest Income
Non-interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was up compared to the fourth quarter of 2011. Service charge income on deposit accounts declined due to a reduction in the amount of non-sufficient check items from the fourth quarter in 2011. In addition, gains on sales of securities increased as compared to the fourth quarter of 2011, which were used to offset increased OREO and related third-party expenses and one-time costs associated with a branch consolidation initiative announced during the first quarter. Investment brokerage fee income grew in the first quarter of 2012 versus the fourth quarter of 2011 on increased sales volume in part due to recent gains in the equity markets attracting more investor activity.
In November 2010 the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") issued mandates on overdraft payment programs applicable to its supervised institutions, including the Bank. These restrictions were effective July 1, 2011. The Bank began implementing changes to its overdraft payment program in the second quarter of 2011 to comply with the FDIC's mandates. The Company believes these mandates have continued to adversely affect non-interest income.
Noninterest income
(Dollars in Thousands)
For The Three Months Ended
March 31, December 31,
2012 2011 $ Change % Change
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Service charges on deposit
accounts $ 865 $ 898 $ (33) -4%
Other commissions and fees 649 684 (35) -5%
Net gain on sale of securities,
available for sale 2,168 116 2,052 1769%
Investment brokerage and
annuity fees 438 360 78 22%
Mortgage banking fees 115 143 (28) -20%
Other non-interest income:
Other income 9 13 (4) -31%
Increase in value of BOLI 124 125 (1) -1%
Other non-interest income 115 38 77 203%
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Total non-interest income $ 4,483 $ 2,377 $ 2,106 89%
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March 31,
2011 $ Change % Change
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Service charges on deposit
accounts $ 955 $ (90) -9%
Other commissions and fees 645 4 1%
Net gain on sale of securities,
available for sale 349 1,819 521%
Investment brokerage and
annuity fees 500 (62) -12%
Mortgage banking fees 125 (10) -8%
Other non-interest income:
Other income 324 (315) -97%
Increase in value of BOLI 122 2 2%
Other non-interest income 81 34 42%
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Total non-interest income $ 3,101 $ 1,382 45%
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Noninterest Expense
Non-interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2012 grew compared to fourth quarter 2011. Salaries and employee benefits expense increased primarily due to increases in payroll taxes normally experienced at the beginning of a calendar year, annual salary increases granted during the quarter and a $195,000 accrual for earned, but unused vacation benefits incurred during the quarter. In addition, a one-time expense of $719,000 for retirement of assets and $110,000 for severance costs was charged in the first quarter associated with the branch consolidation initiative. Also, total costs associated with OREO and related third-party loan expenses increased. This was due to higher losses on sale of OREO than experienced in the previous quarter. This was partially offset by a decline in legal expenses as compared to the previous quarter which contained costs associated with the master settlement agreement with the Company's largest non-performing loan relationship.
Noninterest expense
(Dollars in Thousands)
For The Three Months Ended
March 31, December 31,
2012 2011 $ Change % Change
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Salaries and employee benefits $ 6,810 $ 6,302 $ 508 8%
Net cost of OREO and
foreclosed assets 2,424 1,380 1,044 76%
Net occupancy and equipment 1,812 1,690 122 7%
FDIC and state assessments 671 727 (56) -8%
Professional fees 408 807 (399) -49%
Communications 468 509 (41) -8%
Advertising 198 135 63 47%
Third-party loan costs 255 343 (88) -26%
Professional liability
insurance 213 540 (327) -61%
Problem loan expense 1,288 200 1,088 544%
Other non-interest expense:
Director fees 109 105 4 4%
Internet costs 143 237 (94) -40%
ATM debit card costs 140 190 (50) -26%
Business development 70 85 (15) -18%
Amortization 116 116 - 0%
Supplies 136 149 (13) -9%
Other non-interest expense 1,275 961 314 33%
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Total non-interest expense $ 16,536 $ 14,476 $ 2,060 14%
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March 31,
2011 $ Change % Change
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Salaries and employee benefits $ 7,026 $ (216) -3%
Net cost of OREO and
foreclosed assets 2,124 300 14%
Net occupancy and equipment 2,104 (292) -14%
FDIC and state assessments 1,123 (452) -40%
Professional fees 876 (468) -53%
Communications 475 (7) -1%
Advertising 245 (47) -19%
Third-party loan costs 296 (41) -14%
Professional liability
insurance 226 (13) -6%
Problem loan expense 88 1,200 1364%
Other non-interest expense:
Director fees 101 8 8%
Internet costs 112 31 28%
ATM debit card costs 119 21 18%
Business development 84 (14) -17%
Amortization 151 (35) -23%
Supplies 149 (13) -9%
Other non-interest expense 441 834 189%
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Total non-interest expense $ 15,740 $ 796 5%
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Income Taxes
The Company recorded an income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011. The provision was made for minimum state income taxes owed.
As of March 31, 2012, the Company maintained a full valuation allowance of $39.1 million against its deferred tax asset. If the Company returns to sustained profitability, all or a portion of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance would be reversed. A reversal of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance would decrease the Company's income tax expense and increase net income. Currently, the only tax expense the Company is recognizing relates to Oregon minimum tax.
SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET OVERVIEW
(Dollars in Thousands)
March 31, December 31, %
2012 2011 $ Change Change
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Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 102,180 $ 71,349 $ 30,831 43%
Interest-bearing
certificates of deposit 1,500 1,500 - 0%
Investment securities 289,589 319,415 (29,826) -9%
Gross loans, net of
deferred fees 743,259 797,416 (54,157) -7%
Allowance for loan losses (20,324) (22,683) 2,359 -10%
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Net loans 722,935 774,733 (51,798) -7%
Other assets 110,720 99,050 11,670 12%
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Total assets $ 1,226,924 $ 1,266,047 $ (39,123) -3%
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Liabilities and
stockholders' equity
Total deposits 1,083,033 1,127,749 (44,716) -4%
Borrowings 35,861 35,169 692 2%
Other liabilities 27,596 18,764 8,832 47%
Stockholders' equity 80,434 84,365 (3,931) -5%
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $ 1,226,924 $ 1,266,047 $ (39,123) -3%
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March 31, %
2011 $ Change Change
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Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 142,025 $ (39,845) -28%
Interest-bearing
certificates of deposit 1,500 - 0%
Investment securities 233,326 56,263 24%
Gross loans, net of
deferred fees 921,018 (177,759) -19%
Allowance for loan losses (33,366) 13,042 -39%
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Net loans 887,652 (164,717) -19%
Other assets 108,223 2,497 2%
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Total assets $ 1,372,726 $(145,802) -11%
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Liabilities and
stockholders' equity
Total deposits 1,233,881 (150,848) -12%
Borrowings 32,842 3,019 9%
Other liabilities 17,461 10,135 58%
Stockholders' equity 88,542 (8,108) -9%
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $ 1,372,726 $(145,802) -11%
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Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investment Securities
(Dollars in Thousands)
March 31, % of December 31, % of
2012 Total 2011 Total $ Change % Change
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Cash and due from
banks $ 38,399 10% $ 40,179 10% $ (1,780) -4%
Cash equivalents:
Federal fund sold 3,005 1% 4,030 1% (1,025) -25%
Interest-bearing
deposits 60,776 15% 27,140 7% 33,636 124%
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Total cash
equivalents 102,180 26% 71,349 18% 30,831 43%
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Interest-bearing
certificates of
deposit 1,500 0% 1,500 0% - 0%
Investment
securities:
Collateralized
mortgage
obligations 126,488 32% 134,416 34% (7,928) -6%
Mortgage-backed
securities 80,936 20% 71,773 18% 9,163 13%
U.S. Governement
and agency
securities 11,219 3% 41,093 11% (29,874) -73%
Obligations of
states and
political
subdivisions 65,745 17% 66,878 17% (1,133) -2%
Investment
securities - Other
Community
Reinvestment Act 2,000 1% 2,000 1% - 0%
Restricted equity
securities 3,201 1% 3,255 1% (54) -2%
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Total investment
securities 289,589 74% 319,415 82% (29,826) -9%
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Total cash and cash
equivalents and
investments $ 393,269 100% $ 392,264 100% $ 1,005 0%
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Total cash and cash
equivalents and
investments as a %
of total assets 32% 31%
March 31, % of
2011 Total $ Change % Change
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Cash and due from
banks $ 24,811 7% $ 13,588 55%
Cash equivalents:
Federal fund sold 3,215 1% (210) -7%
Interest-bearing
deposits 113,999 30% (53,223) -47%
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Total cash
equivalents 142,025 38% (39,845) -28%
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Interest-bearing
certificates of
deposit 1,500 0% - 0%
Investment
securities:
Collateralized
mortgage
obligations 115,672 30% 10,816 9%
Mortgage-backed
securities 6,773 2% 74,163 1095%
U.S. Governement
and agency
securities 79,587 21% (68,368) -86%
Obligations of
states and
political
subdivisions 25,873 7% 39,872 154%
Investment
securities - Other
Community
Reinvestment Act 2,000 1% - 0%
Restricted equity
securities 3,421 1% (220) -6%
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Total investment
securities 233,326 62% 56,263 24%
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Total cash and cash
equivalents and
investments $ 376,851 100% $ 16,418 4%
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Total cash and cash
equivalents and
investments as a %
of total assets 27%
Investments
(Dollars in Thousands)
For the Three Months March 31, December 31, March 31,
Ended 2012 2011 $ Change 2011 $ Change
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Balance beginning of
period $ 319,415 $ 303,927 $ 15,488 $ 218,290 $101,125
Principal purchases 26,967 37,591 (10,624) 68,308 (41,341)
Proceeds from sales (49,015) (2,777) (46,238) (39,823) (9,192)
Principal paydowns,
maturities, and
calls (9,473) (17,656) 8,183 (12,033) 2,560
Gains on sales of
securities 2,168 116 2,052 349 1,819
Losses on sales of
securities - (1) 1 - -
Change in unrealized
gains (loss) before
tax 746 (136) 882 (1,188) 1,934
Amortization and
accretion of
discounts and
premiums (1,219) (1,649) 430 (577) (642)
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Total investment
portfolio $ 289,589 $ 319,415 $(29,826) $ 233,326 $ 56,263
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Liquidity March 31, December 31, March 31,
2012 2011 2011
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Primary liquidity 32.05% 29.75% 22.40%
Fed funds sold and interest-bearing
deposits/total assets 5.32% 2.58% 8.65%
Net non-core funding dependency -4.10% 0.12% -6.46%
Gross loans to deposits 68.66% 70.74% 74.79%
The Company's liquidity position remains strong as evidenced by its current level of combined cash equivalents and investment securities. In an effort to support its net interest income and margin, the Company reduced its cash equivalents balances while increasing its investment securities portfolio since March 31, 2011. Cash equivalents increased temporarily as of March 31, 2012, due to the sale of investment securities during the quarter. These funds have since been redeployed into higher yielding investment securities. Over the past year, the Company increased its government guaranteed collateralized mortgage obligations, mortgage-backed securities, and municipal securities portfolios. The purchases were primarily of 10 and 15-year fully amortizing U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities, for which we expect to have limited extension risk. Municipal securities rated AA or better with maturities generally ranging from 5 to 15 years were also purchased during this period. The expected duration of the investment portfolio was 3.9 years at March 31, 2012, compared to 3.3 years a year earlier and 4.4 years at December 31, 2011.
LOANS
Loans by category
% of % of
(Dollars in March 31, Gross December 31, Gross %
Thousands) 2012 Loans 2011 Loans $ Change Change
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Construction, Land
Dev & Other Land $ 57,763 8% $ 81,241 10% $ (23,478) -29%
Commercial &
Industrial 122,023 17% 124,422 16% (2,399) -2%
Commercial Real
Estate Loans 433,942 58% 449,347 56% (15,405) -3%
Secured Multifamily
Residential 22,532 3% 21,792 3% 740 3%
Other Commercial
Loans Secured by RE 45,674 6% 47,912 6% (2,238) -5%
Loans to Individuals,
Family & Personal
Expense 9,325 1% 9,784 1% (459) -5%
Consumer/Finance 36,077 5% 35,522 5% 555 2%
Other Loans 16,090 2% 27,594 3% (11,504) -42%
Overdrafts 234 0% 264 0% (30) -11%
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Gross loans 743,660 797,878 (54,218) -7%
Less: allowance
for loan losses (20,324) -3% (22,683) -3% 2,359 -10%
Less: deferred
fees and
restructured
loan concessions (401) 0% (462) 0% 61 -13%
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Loans, net $ 722,935 $ 774,733 $ (51,798) -7%
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% of
(Dollars in March 31, Gross %
Thousands) 2011 Loans $ Change Change
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Construction, Land
Dev & Other Land $ 114,579 12% $ (56,816) -50%
Commercial &
Industrial 145,907 16% (23,884) -16%
Commercial Real
Estate Loans 511,499 55% (77,557) -15%
Secured Multifamily
Residential 23,156 3% (624) -3%
Other Commercial
Loans Secured by RE 55,518 6% (9,844) -18%
Loans to Individuals,
Family & Personal
Expense 12,240 1% (2,915) -24%
Consumer/Finance 36,244 4% (167) 0%
Other Loans 23,359 3% (7,269) -31%
Overdrafts 309 0% (75) -24%
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Gross loans 922,811 (179,151) -19%
Less: allowance
for loan losses (33,366) -4% 13,042 -39%
Less: deferred
fees and
restructured
loan concessions (1,793) 0% 1,392 -78%
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Loans, net $ 887,652 $(164,717) -19%
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The Bank's total loan portfolio declined from December 31, 2011, reflecting the continued challenges in the local and national economy. As a result, commercial, real estate construction, and commercial & industrial loan balances declined from year end. Loan totals have also declined because the Company exited a number of higher risk rated loan relationships over the past year which contributed to the contraction in the commercial real estate and construction, land development & other land loan categories over the same period. This included a reduction of approximately $15 million in loan balances associated with settlement of the largest non-performing lending relationship, as previously noted.
Interest and fees earned on our loan portfolio are our primary source of revenue. Our ability to achieve loan growth will be dependent on many factors, including the effects of competition, economic conditions in our markets, retention of key personnel and valued customers, and our ability to close loans in the pipeline.
The Company manages new commercial, including agricultural, loan origination volume using concentration limits that establish maximum exposure levels by designated industry segment, real estate product types, geography, and single borrower limits. We expect the commercial loan portfolio to be an important contributor to growth in future revenues as we continue to seek to limit our exposure to construction and development and commercial real estate.
DEPOSITS
March 31, Percent December 31, Percent
(Dollars in Thousands) 2012 of Total 2011 of Total $ Change
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Interest-bearing demand
and money market $ 316,235 29% $ 326,994 29% $ (10,759)
Savings 90,035 8% 87,483 8% 2,552
Time deposits 396,830 37% 431,753 38% (34,923)
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Total interest-
bearing deposits 803,100 74% 846,230 75% (43,130)
Non-interest bearing
demand 279,933 26% 281,519 25% (1,586)
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Total deposits $1,083,033 100% $ 1,127,749 100% $ (44,716)
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March 31, Percent
(Dollars in Thousands) 2011 of Total $ Change
---------- -------- ---------
Interest-bearing demand
and money market $ 373,965 30% $ (57,730)
Savings 85,276 7% 4,759
Time deposits 522,078 43% (125,248)
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Total interest-
bearing deposits 981,319 80% (178,219)
Non-interest bearing
demand 252,562 20% 27,371
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Total deposits $1,233,881 100% $(150,848)
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Total deposits declined from December 31, 2011, a trend that has continued from recent quarters. This decrease was mainly due to the decision to continue to reduce higher cost time deposit balances. Time deposits declined as a percentage of the Company's total deposits in the most recent quarter versus the previous quarter and the same quarter last year. The combination of the Company's efforts to reduce higher-cost time deposits and recent deposit pricing strategies to lower interest rates in concert with market conditions has reduced the average rate paid on total deposits in first quarter 2012 from the previous quarter and the same quarter in 2011.
Total brokered deposits were $241,000 at March 31, 2012 unchanged from December 31, 2011. Brokered deposits are currently not being replaced as they mature.
CAPITAL
PremierWest Bank has met the quantitative thresholds to be considered "Well-Capitalized" under published regulatory standards for total risk-based capital and Tier 1 risk-based capital at March 31, 2012. Capital ratios at the Bank have improved as compared to the previous quarter and the same quarter in 2011, primarily due to the Company's deleveraging strategy and shift in the balance sheet mix to less risk-weighted assets, such as investment securities. However, we continue to be subject to the terms of the Consent Order with the FDIC and have not yet reached the 10.00 percent leverage ratio required by the Consent Order. As such, we are not considered "Well-Capitalized" for all regulatory ratios.
Bancorp:
Regulatory
Minimum to be
March 31, December 31, March 31, "Adequately
2012 2011 2011 Capitalized"
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greater than
or equal to
Total risk-
based capital
ratio 12.52% 12.45% 12.20% 8.00%
Tier 1 risk-
based capital
ratio 10.69% 10.80% 10.84% 4.00%
Leverage ratio 7.84% 8.01% 8.28% 4.00%
Bank:
Regulatory Regulatory
Minimum to be Minimum to be
March 31, December 31, March 31, "Adequately "Well-
2012 2011 2011 Capitalized" Capitalized"
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greater than greater than
or equal to or equal to
Total risk-
based capital
ratio 13.23% 13.03% 12.51% 8.00% 10.00%
Tier 1 risk-
based capital
ratio 11.96% 11.77% 11.24% 4.00% 6.00%
Leverage ratio 8.78% 8.72% 8.59% 4.00% 5.00%
The total risk based capital ratios of Bancorp include $30.9 million of junior subordinated debentures, of which $24.8 million qualified as Tier 1 capital at March 31, 2012, under guidance issued by the Federal Reserve. As provided in the Dodd-Frank Act, which was signed into law on July 21, 2010, Bancorp expects to continue to rely on these junior subordinated debentures as part of its regulatory capital. However, at this point, Bancorp does not expect to issue additional junior subordinated debentures as any future issued junior subordinated debentures would not qualify as Tier 1 total capital under Dodd-Frank.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
For The Three Months Ended
March 31, December 31, March 31,
2012 2011 Change 2011 Change
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Selective quarterly
performance ratios
Return on average
assets, annualized -1.56% -1.25% (0.31) -2.15% 0.59
Return on average
equity, annualized -43.03% -34.12% (8.91) -52.87% 9.84
Efficiency ratio (1) 104.28% 102.54% 1.74 102.86% 1.42
Share and per share
information
Average common shares
outstanding - basic 10,034,741 10,035,241 (500) 10,034,847 (106)
Average common shares
outstanding - diluted 10,034,741 10,035,241 (500) 10,034,847 (106)
Basic loss per common
share (0.48) (0.41) (0.07) (0.74) 0.26
Diluted loss per
common share (0.48) (0.41) (0.07) (0.74) 0.26
Book value per common
share (2) 3.98 4.38 (0.40) 4.83 (0.85)
Tangible book value
per common share (3) 3.79 4.18 (0.39) 4.60 (0.81)
(1) Non-interest expense divided by net interest income plus non-interest
income.
(2) Book value is calculated as the total common equity (less preferred
stock and the discount on preferred stock) divided by the period ending
number of common shares outstanding.
(3) Tangible book value is calculated as the total common equity (less
preferred stock and the discount on preferred stock) less core deposit
intangibles divided by the period ending number of common shares
outstanding.
NET INTEREST MARGIN
(Annualized, tax-equivalent basis)
For The Three Months Ended
March 31, December 31, March 31,
2012 2011 Change 2011 Change
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Selective quarterly
performance ratios
Yield on average gross
loans (1) 5.89% 5.90% (0.01) 5.77% 0.12
Yield on average
investment securities
(1)(2) 2.22% 1.64% 0.58 1.73% 0.49
Cost of average
interest bearing
deposits 0.79% 0.85% (0.06) 1.08% (0.29)
Cost of average
borrowings 1.95% 1.72% 0.23 2.13% (0.18)
Cost of average total
deposits and
borrowings 0.62% 0.66% (0.04) 0.89% (0.27)
Cost of average
interest-bearing
liabilities 0.84% 0.88% (0.04) 1.12% (0.28)
Yield on average
interest-earning
assets 4.73% 4.61% 0.12 4.71% 0.02
Cost of average
interest-bearing
liabilities 0.84% 0.88% (0.04) 1.12% (0.28)
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Net interest spread 3.89% 3.73% 0.16 3.59% 0.30
Net interest margin
(1) 4.10% 3.95% 0.15 3.83% 0.27
(1) Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis at a 40%
rate.
(2) Includes interest-bearing cash equivalents.
Net Interest Margin
Net interest margin for first quarter 2012 increased as compared to fourth quarter 2011, predominantly due to a lower cost of interest bearing deposits. In addition, a one-time premium amortization adjustment to more properly reflect the expected life of a type of securities resulted in a 26 basis point decline in the yield on investment securities and an 8 basis point decline in net interest margin during the fourth quarter 2011. The spread between the yield earned on loans and rates paid on interest bearing deposits improved year-over-year despite the decline in higher yielding loan balances, primarily due to a decline in costs of interest-bearing liabilities. The improvement in yields on investment securities also contributed to the increase in net interest margin between the periods due to the Company's reduction in lower yielding cash-equivalent investments and increase in relatively higher-yielding federal government guaranteed and municipal securities. This plan to restructure earning assets began in first quarter 2011 and completed by fourth quarter 2011. Net interest margin for first quarter 2012 increased as compared to first quarter 2011 for similar reasons noted above. Also, during this period loan yields improved with the decline in the amount of loans on non-accrual.
For the Three Months Ended
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March 31, 2012 December 31, 2011
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Interest Average Interest Average
Income Yields Income Yields
Average or or Average or or
Balance Expense Rates Balance Expense Rates
(Dollars in 000's)
ASSETS:
Interest earning
balances due from
banks $ 38,722 $ 22 0.23% $ 51,828 $ 40 0.31%
Federal funds sold 3,033 2 0.27% 3,179 2 0.25%
Investments -
taxable 309,081 1,884 2.45% 300,546 1,419 1.87%
Investments -
nontaxable 1,068 23 8.66% 2,502 17 2.70%
Gross loans (1) 766,868 11,222 5.89% 825,724 12,271 5.90%
Mortgages held for
sale 686 16 9.38% 1,004 11 4.35%
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Total interest
earning assets 1,119,458 13,169 4.73% 1,184,783 13,760 4.61%
Allowance for loan
losses (21,868) (26,564)
Other assets 145,106 135,012
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Total assets $1,242,696 $1,293,231
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LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY:
Interest-bearing
deposits 392,416 103 0.11% 405,229 114 0.11%
Time deposits 412,135 1,469 1.43% 444,791 1,702 1.52%
Short-term
borrowings 4,548 4 0.35% 4,312 3 0.28%
Long-term borrowings 30,928 168 2.18% 30,928 150 1.92%
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Total interest
bearing
liabilities 840,027 1,744 0.84% 885,260 1,969 0.88%
Non-interest-bearing
deposits 298,234 301,485
Other liabilities 18,942 18,910
Equity 85,493 87,576
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Total liabilities
and shareholders'
equity $1,242,696 $1,293,231
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Net interest income
(3) $11,425 $11,791
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Net interest spread 3.89% 3.73%
Average yield on
earning assets (2)
(3) 4.73% 4.61%
Interest expense to
earning assets 0.63% 0.66%
Net interest income
to earning assets
(2) (3) 4.10% 3.95%
Reconciliation of
Non-GAAP measure:
Tax Equivalent Net
Interest Income
Net interest income $11,374 $11,741
Tax equivalent
adjustment for
municipal loan
interest 42 43
Tax equivalent
adjustment for
municipal bond
interest 9 7
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Tax equivalent net
interest income $11,425 $11,791
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For the Three Months Ended
---------------------------
March 31, 2011
---------------------------
Interes
t Average
Income Yields
Average or or
Balance Expense Rates
(Dollars in 000's)
ASSETS:
Interest earning
balances due from
banks $ 119,507 $ 76 0.26%
Federal funds sold 3,201 2 0.25%
Investments -
taxable 211,906 1,291 2.47%
Investments -
nontaxable 4,313 75 7.05%
Gross loans (1) 960,326 13,656 5.77%
Mortgages held for
sale 722 7 3.93%
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Total interest
earning assets 1,299,975 15,107 4.71%
Allowance for loan
losses (34,910)
Other assets 132,690
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Total assets $1,397,755
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LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY:
Interest-bearing
deposits 463,998 367 0.32%
Time deposits 533,634 2,297 1.75%
Short-term
borrowings 838 1 0.48%
Long-term borrowings 30,928 166 2.18%
---------- -------
Total interest
bearing
liabilities 1,029,398 2,831 1.12%
Non-interest-bearing
deposits 253,926
Other liabilities 17,595
Equity 96,836
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Total liabilities
and shareholders'
equity $1,397,755
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Net interest income
(3) $12,276
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Net interest spread 3.59%
Average yield on
earning assets (2)
(3) 4.71%
Interest expense to
earning assets 0.88%
Net interest income
to earning assets
(2) (3) 3.83%
Reconciliation of
Non-GAAP measure:
Tax Equivalent Net
Interest Income
Net interest income $12,201
Tax equivalent
adjustment for
municipal loan
interest 45
Tax equivalent
adjustment for
municipal bond
interest 30
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Tax equivalent net
interest income $12,276
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Non-GAAP financial mesures have inherent limitations, are not required to be
uniformly applied, and are not audited.
Management believes that presentation of this non-GAAP measure provides
useful information frequently used by shareholders in the evaluation of a
company.
Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should
not be considered in isolation or as a substitue for analyses of results as
reported under GAAP.
(1) Non-performing loans of approximately $55.9 million at 3/31/12, $76.2
million at 12/31/2011, $109.8 million for 3/31/2011 are included in the
average loan balances.
(2) Loan interest income includes loan fee income of $25,000, $126,000, and
$73,000 for the three months ended 3/31/2012, 12/31/2011, and 3/31/2011,
respectively.
(3) Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis at a 40%
effective rate. The amount of such adjustment was an increase to
recorded pre-tax income of $51,000, $50,000, and $75,000 for the three
months ended March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011,
respectively.
ASSET QUALITY
At March 31, 2012, the Company experienced a continued decrease in adversely classified loans, largely due to a decline in non-performing loans. Non-performing loans have continued to decline primarily in the construction and land development loan category, as a result of improvements in credit quality ratings and transfers to OREO, pay offs, and charge-offs of impaired loans. Of those loans currently designated as non-performing, approximately $20.6 million, or 37.1%, are current as to payment of principal and interest.
The Company monitors delinquencies, defined as loans on accruing status 30-89 days past due, as an indicator of future non-performing assets. Total 30-89 days delinquencies remain below 1.00%, mirroring the improvement in overall credit quality noted previously. Delinquencies in this current quarter continue to be below this target. While the local and national economy continues to languish, more borrowers are demonstrating the ability to adjust to current economic conditions.
At March 31, 2012, total non-performing assets were down compared to December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011. Non-performing assets and non-performing loans also declined during this period in terms of percentage of total assets and loans, respectively. The amount of additions to non-performing loans remained relatively unchanged in the current quarter as compared to the previous quarter. Approximately $4.1 million was attributed to one land developer borrowing relationship, in which the guarantor ceased to continue to provide financial support to the project. The Company experienced an increase in loan balances transferred to OREO during the quarter, as a result of entering into a master settlement agreement with its largest non-performing loan relationship.
Adversely classified loans
(Dollars in Thousands)
March 31, December 31, %
2012 2011 $ Change Change
--------- ------------ --------- ------
Rated substandard or worse $ 84,124 $ 83,583 $ 541 1%
Impaired 55,880 76,241 (20,361) -27%
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Total adversely classified loans* $ 140,004 $ 159,824 $ (19,820) -12%
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Gross loans $ 743,660 $ 797,878 $ (54,218) -7%
Adversely classified loans to
gross loans 18.83% 20.03% -1.20%
Allowance for loan losses $ 20,324 $ 22,683 $ (2,359) -10%
March 31, %
2011 $ Change Change
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Rated substandard or worse $ 139,546 $ (55,422) -40%
Impaired 109,844 (53,964) -49%
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Total adversely classified loans* $ 249,390 $(109,386) -44%
=========
Gross loans $ 922,811 $(179,151) -19%
Adversely classified loans to
gross loans 27.03% -8.20%
Allowance for loan losses $ 33,366 $ (13,042) -39%
* Adversely classified loans are defined as loans having a well-defined
weakness or weaknesses related to the borrower's financial capacity or to
pledged collateral that may jeopardize the repayment of the debt. They are
characterized by the possibility that the Bank may sustain some loss if the
deficiencies giving rise to the substandard classification are not
corrected. Note that any loans internally rated worse than substandard are
included in the impaired loan totals.
30-89 Days Past Due by type
(Dollars in Thousands)
March 31, % of December 31, % of $
2012 Category 2011 Category Change
--------- -------- ------------ -------- -------
Construction, Land Dev &
Other Land $ - 0% $ - 0% $ -
Commercial & Industrial - 0% 128 4% (128)
Commercial Real Estate
Loans 1,040 34% 626 22% 414
Secured Multifamily
Residential - 0% 242 8% (242)
Other Commercial Loans
Secured by RE 657 21% 533 18% 124
Loans to Individuals,
Family & Personal Expense 16 1% 108 4% (92)
Consumer/Finance 1,337 44% 1,279 44% 58
Other Loans - 0% - 0% -
--------- ------------
Total loans 30-89 days
past due, not in
nonaccrual status $ 3,050 $ 2,916 $ 134
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Delinquent loans to total
loans, not in nonaccrual
status 0.44% 0.40%
March 31, % of $
2011 Category Change
--------- -------- -------
Construction, Land Dev &
Other Land $ 3,783 53% $(3,783)
Commercial & Industrial 961 14% (961)
Commercial Real Estate
Loans 1,167 16% (127)
Secured Multifamily
Residential 200 3% (200)
Other Commercial Loans
Secured by RE 100 1% 557
Loans to Individuals,
Family & Personal Expense 255 4% (239)
Consumer/Finance 661 9% 676
Other Loans - 0% -
---------
Total loans 30-89 days
past due, not in
nonaccrual status $ 7,127 $(4,077)
=========
Delinquent loans to total
loans, not in nonaccrual
status 0.88%
nm = not meaningful
Non-performing Loans
(Dollars in Thousands)
For the Three March 31, December 31, March 31,
Months Ended 2012 2011 $ Change 2011 $ Change
--------- ------------ --------- --------- ---------
Balance beginning
of period $ 76,241 $ 78,210 $ (1,969) 129,616 $ (53,375)
Transfers from
performing loans 13,835 12,466 1,369 2,723 11,112
Loans returned to
performing status - (478) 478 - -
Transfers to OREO (19,245) (2,740) (16,505) (4,251) (14,994)
Principal
reduction from
payment (8,631) (3,235) (5,396) (5,694) (2,937)
Principal
reduction from
charge-off (6,320) (7,982) 1,662 (12,550) 6,230
--------- ------------ --------- --------- ---------
Total non-
performing loans $ 55,880 $ 76,241 $ (20,361) $ 109,844 $ (53,964)
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Percentage of non-
performing loans
to total gross
loans 7.51% 9.56% 11.90%
nm = not meaningful
Non-performing assets
March 31, December 31, %
(Dollars in Thousands) 2012 2011 $ Change Change
--------- ------------ --------- ------
Loans on nonaccrual status $ 55,356 $ 76,097 $ (20,741) -27%
Loans past due greater than 90
days but not on nonaccrual
status 524 144 380 264%
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Total non-performing loans 55,880 76,241 (20,361) -27%
Other real estate owned and
foreclosed assets 35,434 22,829 12,605 55%
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Total non-performing assets $ 91,314 $ 99,070 $ (7,756) -8%
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Percentage of non-performing
assets to total assets 7.44% 7.83%
March 31, %
(Dollars in Thousands) 2011 $ Change Change
--------- --------- ------
Loans on nonaccrual status $ 109,753 $ (54,397) -50%
Loans past due greater than 90
days but not on nonaccrual
status 91 433 476%
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Total non-performing loans 109,844 (53,964) -49%
Other real estate owned and
foreclosed assets 29,757 5,677 19%
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Total non-performing assets $ 139,601 $ (48,287) -35%
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Percentage of non-performing
assets to total assets 10.17%
The Company's OREO property disposition activities continued at a steady pace in the first quarter of 2012, while the level of additional real estate properties taken into the OREO portfolio increased from prior periods, primarily due to the resolution at the beginning of the quarter of the largest non-performing lending relationship in the Company. During the first quarter 2012, the Company disposed of 22 OREO properties with a book value of $4.9 million while acquiring 25 properties with a book value of $19.2 million and recorded OREO valuation adjustments similar to prior quarters. The combination of these actions resulted in an increase in total OREO in the quarter. At March 31, 2012, the OREO portfolio consisted of 83 properties. The largest balances in the OREO portfolio at the end of the quarter were attributable to income-producing properties followed by homes and residential site development projects, all of which are located within our footprint.
Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets
(Dollars in Thousands)
March 31, December 31,
For the Three Months Ended 2012 2011 $ Change % Change
--------- ------------ --------- --------
Other real estate owned,
beginning of period $ 22,829 $ 28,127 $ (5,298) -19%
Transfers from outstanding
loans 19,245 2,740 16,505 602%
Improvements and other
additions - - - nm
Proceeds from sales (4,278) (6,959) 2,681 -39%
Net gain (loss) on sales (663) 518 (1,181) -228%
Impairment charges (1,699) (1,597) (102) 6%
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Total other real estate owned $ 35,434 $ 22,829 12,605 55%
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March 31,
For the Three Months Ended 2011 $ Change % Change
--------- --------- --------
Other real estate owned,
beginning of period $ 32,009 $ (9,180) -29%
Transfers from outstanding
loans 4,251 14,994 353%
Improvements and other
additions 10 (10) -100%
Proceeds from sales (5,093) 815 -16%
Net gain (loss) on sales 656 (1,319) -201%
Impairment charges (2,076) 377 -18%
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Total other real estate owned $ 29,757 5,677 19%
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nm = not meaningful
Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets by type
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Dollars in March 31, # of December 31, # of $ %
Thousands) 2012 Properties 2011 Properties Change Change
--------- ---------- ------------ ---------- ------- ------
Construction,
Land Dev &
Other Land $ 15,838 43 $ 9,772 45 $ 6,066 62%
Farmland 4,045 5 1,817 3 2,228 123%
1-4 Family
Residential
Properties 2,518 11 3,019 11 (501) -17%
Multifamily (5
or more)
Residential - - 140 1 (140) -100%
Nonfarm
Nonresidential
Properties 13,033 24 8,081 19 4,952 61%
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Total OREO by
type $ 35,434 83 $ 22,829 79 12,605 55%
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(Dollars in March 31, # of $ %
Thousands) 2011 Properties Change Change
--------- ---------- ------- ------
Construction,
Land Dev &
Other Land $ 14,449 49 $ 1,389 10%
Farmland 1,364 2 2,681 197%
1-4 Family
Residential
Properties 4,373 23 (1,855) -42%
Multifamily (5
or more)
Residential 299 1 (299) nm
Nonfarm
Nonresidential
Properties 9,272 18 3,761 41%
--------- ----------
Total OREO by
type $ 29,757 93 5,677 19%
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nm = not meaningful
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The Company's allowance for loan losses continues to decline in concert with the reduction in adversely classified loans, loan delinquencies and other relevant credit metrics. With the reduction in net charge-offs and change in the loan portfolio composition over the past several years, loss factors used in Management's estimates to establish reserve levels have declined commensurately. During the current period, $3.5 million was provided to the allowance for loan losses up from the amount in the fourth quarter of 2011 and down from the first quarter of 2011.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2012, total net loan charge-offs were down compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2011, and the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Approximately $3.6 million was attributed to one land developer borrowing relationship, in which the guarantor ceased to continue to provide financial support to the project. As such, the net charge-offs in the current period were concentrated in the construction and land development and non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan categories. The ratio of net loan charge-offs to average gross loans (annualized) for the current quarter was down compared to the previous quarter and the same quarter one year ago.
The overall risk profile of the Company's loan portfolio continues to improve, as stated above. However, the trend of future provision for loan losses will depend primarily on economic conditions, level of adversely-classified assets, and changes in collateral values.
Allowance for Loan Losses
(Dollars in Thousands)
March 31, December 31, %
For the Three Months Ended 2012 2011 $ Change Change
--------- ------------ --------- ------
Gross loans outstanding at end of
period $ 743,660 $ 797,878 $ (54,218) -7%
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Average loans outstanding, gross $ 766,868 $ 825,724 (58,856) -7%
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Allowance for loan losses,
beginning of period $ 22,683 $ 26,975 (4,292) -16%
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Commercial (353) (1,093) 740 -68%
Real Estate (5,181) (5,434) 253 -5%
Consumer (493) (500) 7 -1%
Other (293) (955) 662 -69%
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Total charge-offs (6,320) (7,982) 1,662 -21%
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Commercial 88 102 (14) -14%
Real Estate 147 451 (304) -67%
Consumer 193 62 131 211%
Other 33 75 (42) -56%
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Total recoveries 461 690 (229) -33%
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Net charge-offs (5,859) (7,292) 1,433 -20%
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Provision charged to income 3,500 3,000 500 17%
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Allowance for loan losses, end of
period $ 20,324 $ 22,683 (2,359) -10%
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Ratio of net loans charged-off to
average gross loans outstanding,
annualized 3.07% 3.50% (0.43)
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Ratio of allowance for loan
losses to gross loans
outstanding 2.73% 2.84% (0.11)
========= ============
Allowance for loan losses as a
percentage of adversely
classified loans 14.52% 14.19% 0.33
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Allowance for loan losses to
total non-performing loans 36.37% 29.75% 6.62
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March 31, %
For the Three Months Ended 2011 $ Change Change
--------- --------- ------
Gross loans outstanding at end of
period $ 922,811 $(179,151) -19%
=========
Average loans outstanding, gross $ 960,326 (193,458) -20%
=========
Allowance for loan losses,
beginning of period $ 35,582 (12,899) -36%
---------
Commercial (1,052) 699 -66%
Real Estate (11,211) 6,030 -54%
Consumer (265) (228) 86%
Other (22) (271) 1232%
---------
Total charge-offs (12,550) 6,230 -50%
---------
Commercial 3,365 (3,277) -97%
Real Estate 574 (427) -74%
Consumer 84 109 130%
Other 11 22 200%
---------
Total recoveries 4,034 (3,573) -89%
---------
Net charge-offs (8,516) 2,657 -31%
---------
Provision charged to income 6,300 (2,800) -44%
---------
Allowance for loan losses, end of
period $ 33,366 (13,042) -39%
=========
Ratio of net loans charged-off to
average gross loans outstanding,
annualized 3.60% (0.53)
=========
Ratio of allowance for loan
losses to gross loans
outstanding 3.62% (0.89)
=========
Allowance for loan losses as a
percentage of adversely
classified loans 13.38% 1.14
=========
Allowance for loan losses to
total non-performing loans 30.38% 5.99
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ABOUT PREMIERWEST BANCORP
PremierWest Bancorp (NASDAQ: PRWT) is a bank holding company headquartered in Medford, Oregon, and operates primarily through its subsidiary, PremierWest Bank. PremierWest Bank offers expanded banking-related services through two subsidiaries, Premier Finance Company and PremierWest Investment Services, Inc.
PremierWest Bank was created following the merger of the Bank of Southern Oregon and Douglas National Bank in May 2000. In April 2001, PremierWest Bancorp acquired Timberline Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Timberline Community Bank, with eight branch offices located in Siskiyou County in northern California. In January 2004, PremierWest acquired Mid Valley Bank with five branch offices located in the northern California counties of Shasta, Tehama and Butte. In January 2008, PremierWest acquired Stockmans Financial Group, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Stockmans Bank, with five full service banking offices in the Sacramento, California area. During the last several years, PremierWest expanded into Klamath Falls and the Central Oregon communities of Bend and Redmond, and into Nevada, Yolo and Butte counties in California.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "Safe-Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which management believes are a benefit to shareholders. These statements are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty and actual results could differ materially due to certain risk factors, including those set forth from time to time in PremierWest's filings with the SEC, and risks that we are unable to increase capital levels as planned or effectively implement asset reduction and credit quality improvement strategies, unable to comply with regulatory agreements and the risk that market conditions deteriorate. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and we undertake no obligation to update any such statements. We make forward-looking statements in this press release about branch consolidations and cost savings initiatives and the expected savings related thereto, future profitability of the Company, deferred tax assets, net interest margin, regulatory compliance, loan demand, interest rate changes, loan upgrades, loan migration, the prospects for earnings growth, deposit and loan growth, capital levels, the effective management of our credit quality, the collectability of identified non-performing loans, real estate market conditions and the adequacy of our Allowance for Loan Losses.
Additional Information Contacts:
Jim Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
(541) 618-6020
Jim.Ford@PremierWestBank.com
Doug Biddle
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
(541) 282-5391
Doug.Biddle@PremierWestBank.com
