VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP WAYNE, N.J., Oct. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Valley National Bancorp (NYSE: VLY), the holding company for Valley National Bank, today reported net income for the third quarter of 2015 of $36.0 million, or $0.15 per diluted common share as compared to net income of $32.0 million, or $0.14 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2015 and the third quarter of 2014 earnings of $27.7 million, or $0.14 per diluted common share. Additionally, Valley reported that it prepaid $795 million of high cost borrowings in October 2015. See more details under the "Borrowings Strategy" section below.
Key financial highlights for the third quarter:
-- Non-Covered Loans: Total non-covered loans (i.e., loans which are not
subject to our loss-sharing agreements with the FDIC) increased by
$552.3 million, or 15.4 percent on an annualized basis, to $14.9 billion
at September 30, 2015 from June 30, 2015 largely due to increases of
$298.0 million and $174.0 million in residential mortgage loans and
total commercial real estate loans, respectively. The increase in
residential mortgage loans largely related to the purchase of 1-4 family
loans totaling $334 million during the third quarter of 2015. The
commercial real estate loan growth, totaling 9.6 percent on an
annualized basis, compared to the total balance at June 30, 2015,
resulted from both organic growth and purchased loan participations in
multi-family loans in our local market. Higher volumes within other
consumer loans, commercial and industrial loans, and automobile loans
also contributed to the third quarter growth, as total September 30,
2015 outstanding balances in these categories increased by $34.2
million, $28.7 million, and $21.7 million, respectively, or 38.6
percent, 4.8 percent, and 7.2 percent, on an annualized basis,
respectively, compared to June 30, 2015. During the third quarter of
2015, Valley sold approximately $40.4 million of fixed-rate residential
mortgage loans originated for sale.
-- Net Interest Income and Margin: Net interest income decreased $2.2
million to $134.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015
as compared to the second quarter of 2015, and increased $19.3 million
as compared to the third quarter of 2014. On a tax equivalent basis, our
net interest margin decreased by 13 basis points to 3.09 percent for the
third quarter of 2015 as compared to the second quarter of 2015, and
decreased 7 basis points as compared to the third quarter of 2014. The
decline in both net interest income and margin for the third quarter of
2015 as compared to the linked second quarter was partially due to lower
periodic commercial loan fee income, as well as a decline in interest
income from certain purchased credit-impaired (PCI) loan pools. See the
"Net Interest Income and Margin" section below for more details.
-- Asset Quality: Total accruing past due and non-accrual loans as a
percentage of our entire loan portfolio of $15.0 billion moderately
increased to 0.59 percent at September 30, 2015 from 0.50 percent at
June 30, 2015. Non-performing assets (including non-accrual loans)
increased by 5.1 percent to $76.5 million at September 30, 2015 as
compared to $72.8 million at June 30, 2015. See further details under
the "Credit Quality" section below.
-- Provision for Losses on Non-Covered Loans and Unfunded Letters of
Credit: During the third quarter of 2015, we recorded a $94 thousand
provision for losses on non-covered loans and unfunded letters of credit
as compared to a $4.5 million provision recorded for the second quarter
of 2015 and a $423 thousand negative (credit) provision for the third
quarter of 2014. For the third quarter of 2015, we recognized net
recoveries on non-covered loan charge-offs totaling $1.7 million as
compared to net loan charge-offs totaling $4.2 million and $182 thousand
for the second quarter of 2015 and third quarter of 2014, respectively.
See the "Credit Quality" section below for more details on our provision
and allowance for credit losses.
-- Non-Interest Income: Non-interest income moderately increased $719
thousand to $20.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015
from $20.2 million for the second quarter of 2015 due, in part, to
increased net gains recognized on the sale of residential mortgage
loans. See the "Non-Interest Income" section below for additional
information.
-- Non-Interest Expense: Non-interest expense increased $1.3 million to
$108.7 million for the third quarter of 2015 from $107.4 million for the
second quarter of 2015 partly due to valuation charges related to other
real estate owned. See the "Non-Interest Expense" section below for
additional information.
-- Branch Efficiency and Cost Reduction Plans: In the second quarter of
2015, we announced a plan to close and consolidate 13 branch locations
during the second half of 2015 based upon our continuous evaluation of
customer delivery channel preferences, branch usage patterns, and other
factors. During the third quarter, we closed 7 of the 13 branches,
resulting in the recognition of an immaterial amount of related non-cash
branch closing costs. The remaining six branches are expected to be
closed by December 31, 2015. Additionally, we plan to enhance these
"right sizing" efforts through the closure of 15 more branches by the
end of 2016. Valley estimates that the 28 branch closure plan will
result in an annualized reduction of approximately $10 million in
ongoing operating expenses, of which 45 percent should be realized by
the end of 2016. In addition to the branch closures, Valley intends to
implement a cost reduction plan aimed at achieving operational
efficiencies through streamlining various aspects of Valley's business
model, staff reductions and further utilization of technological
enhancements. These measures are expected to save $5 million in pre-tax
operating expenses starting in 2016 and are expected to increase to
approximately $8 million in 2017.
-- Capital Strength: Our regulatory capital ratios continue to reflect
Valley's strong capital position. Valley's total risk-based capital,
Tier 1 capital, leverage capital, and Tier 1 common capital ratios were
12.43 percent, 9.93 percent, 7.67 percent and 9.18 percent,
respectively, at September 30, 2015.
Borrowing Strategy
As part of its funding and asset/liability management strategies, Valley has been assessing the viability of the prepayment of various levels of debt on its balance sheet, including a portion of its relatively high cost borrowings (mostly from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York) totaling over $1.6 billion at September 30, 2015. The $1.6 billion of borrowings, with an average cost of 3.82 percent, start to contractually mature during the fourth quarter of 2015 through the end of 2018. As we move closer to such maturity dates, the cash charge (or the "prepayment penalty") related to the early repayment of these borrowings, while substantial, has declined and become a more advantageous option to Valley in the current low interest rate environment. As a result, Valley has elected to prepay $795 million of these borrowings during October 2015. The prepaid borrowings have maturities in 2017 and an average cost of 3.78 percent. The settlement of such borrowings will result in the recognition of a pre-tax prepayment penalty of $50.3 million ($32.7 million after-tax) in the fourth quarter of 2015. Funding for the entire transaction will be obtained from new sources consisting of both brokered money market deposits and securities sold under agreements to repurchase (repos) totaling $800 million. The new fixed rate instruments have a weighted average duration of approximately one year and an average interest cost of 0.56 percent. The shorter duration of the new borrowings is expected to cause only a moderate shift in the overall interest sensitivity of our balance sheet. In addition, approximately $182 million of borrowings with an average cost of 4.69 percent will mature between March and April 2016. Moving forward, Valley will continue to evaluate all of its remaining high cost borrowings maturing in 2016 and 2018 through 2022 for future opportunities, including potential prepayments, to enhance its net interest income and margin. Our ability to take action is dependent on the level of market interest rates, our ability to obtain similar amounts of debt instruments, as well as other factors. Although we can provide no assurance as to the declaration of cash dividends by our Board, we do not believe the prepayment penalty to be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2015 will impact our ability to continue to pay our normal quarterly common stock dividend at its current rate of $0.11 per share.
Gerald H. Lipkin, Chairman, President and CEO commented that, "Our third quarter of 2015 earnings were positively impacted by significant non-covered loan growth which exceeded 15 percent on an annualized basis, as well as the solid performance of our loan portfolio. Credit quality of our balance sheet remained extremely healthy, as reflected by our annualized net charge-offs to average loans totaling 0.02 percent through the first nine months of 2015. While the continued loan growth has helped us mitigate a portion of the continuing negative impact of the low interest rate environment on our interest income, our borrowing strategy should largely reduce our funding costs beginning in the fourth quarter of 2015 and benefit our net interest income and margin into the foreseeable future."
Mr. Lipkin added, "We remain extremely excited about our upcoming acquisition of CNLBancshares, Inc. (CNLBancshares) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, CNLBank, headquartered in Orlando, Florida. CNLBanchshares has approximately $1.4 billion in assets and will expand Valley's Florida branch network to 36 offices, including new locations within desirable markets of southwest and northeast Florida. We have received all regulatory and shareholder approvals necessary to complete the merger, and we expect to close the transaction in December 2015."
Net Interest Income and Margin
Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis totaling $135.9 million for the third quarter of 2015 decreased $2.2 million from the second quarter of 2015 and increased $19.3 million as compared to the third quarter of 2014, respectively. Interest income on a tax equivalent basis decreased approximately $1.0 million to $176.6 million for the third quarter of 2015 as compared to the second quarter of 2015 largely due to a 20 basis point decrease in the yield on average loans, partially offset by a $566.0 million increase in average loans and one more day during the third quarter of 2015. The decline in yield on average loans for the third quarter of 2015 as compared to the linked second quarter was due, in part, to lower fee income from derivative interest rate swaps executed with commercial lending customers, as well as lower interest income from certain closed (zero-balance) PCI loan pools. Interest expense increased $1.2 million to $40.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 as compared to the second quarter of 2015. The increase in interest expense was primarily driven by a $311.6 million increase in average time deposits, a 7 basis point increase in the cost of such time deposits and one more day during the third quarter of 2015.
The net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis of 3.09 percent for the third quarter of 2015 decreased 13 basis points and 7 basis points as compared to the second quarter of 2015 and the third quarter of 2014, respectively. The yield on average interest earning assets also decreased by 14 basis points on a linked quarter basis. The lower yield was mainly a result of the aforementioned decrease in the yield on average loans to 4.27 percent for the third quarter of 2015. This was largely caused by a decline in periodic fee income from derivative interest rate swap transactions with commercial loan customers, to facilitate the risk management strategies of both Valley and the customers, and lower income from certain closed PCI loan pools. Additionally, new and refinanced loan volumes remain at relatively low interest rates as compared to the overall yield of our loan portfolio. The level of yields on new loans was negatively impacted by the low market interest rates caused not only from the Fed's current monetary policy, but also from intense competition in our markets for quality borrowers. Our higher yielding PCI loan portfolio also declined $93.7 million, or 6.0 percent from June 30, 2015 to approximately $1.5 billion at September 30, 2015 due to normal repayment and prepayment activity. However, our yield on average taxable investment securities increased by 17 basis points during the third quarter of 2015 from 2.50 percent for the second quarter of 2015 largely due to lower premium amortization expense on certain mortgage-backed securities caused by a decline in principal repayments. The overall cost of average interest bearing liabilities increased by 1 basis point from 1.25 percent in the linked second quarter of 2015 primarily due to the aforementioned 7 basis point increase in the cost of average time deposits and one more day during the third quarter. Our cost of total deposits was 0.41 percent for the third quarter of 2015, and increased 1 basis point as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2015.
Potential future loan growth from solid loan demand in our primary markets that has continued into the early stages of the fourth quarter of 2015 combined with our prepayment of $795 million in certain high cost borrowings are both anticipated to positively impact our future net interest income and margin. Additionally, we believe that the maturity of our remaining high interest rate borrowings, primarily over the next 36 months, should also mitigate some of the risk of future margin compression. However, our margin will likely continue to face downward pressure from the impact of low levels of interest rates on loans and other interest earning assets combined with the repayment of higher yielding interest earning assets.
Branch Efficiency Plan
In the second quarter of 2015, we disclosed a branch efficiency plan to "right-size" our branch network. We, like many in the banking industry, have experienced a significant decline in branch foot traffic as the emergence of self-service technology continues to reshape the banking industry. In response to these shifts in customer preference we have invested in new delivery channels and systems that will modernize the branch banking experience. Mobile banking, remote deposit, interactive ATMs, online account opening, video tellers, cash recyclers and enhanced online services are part of our modernization plan and will redefine the traditional banking experience at Valley.
As a result of our reviews and the evolution of banking in general, our current plan includes the closure and consolidation of 13 branch locations during the second half of 2015 and an additional 15 branches (at yet to be determined locations) by the end of 2016. The 28 branches, representing approximately 12.5 percent of Valley's branch network at June 30, 2015, consist mostly of New Jersey locations and are a mix of leased and owned properties. During the third quarter, we closed 7 branches and we expect the remaining 6 planned closures for 2015 to occur by December 31, 2015.
Non-cash impairment charges and other branch closing costs (mainly related to contract obligations) were immaterial during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Valley estimates that the 28 branch closure plan will result in an annualized reduction of approximately $10 million in ongoing operating expenses, of which 45 percent should be realized by the end of 2016.
We will continue to evaluate the operational efficiency of our entire branch network (consisting of 113 leased and 104 owned office locations at September 30, 2015) to ensure the optimal performance of our retail operations, in conjunction with several other factors, including our customers' delivery channel preferences, branch usage patterns, and the potential opportunity to move existing customer relationships to another branch location without imposing a negative impact on their banking experience.
Loans, Deposits and Other Borrowings
Non-Covered Loans. Non-covered loans are loans not subject to loss-sharing agreements with the FDIC. Non-covered loans increased $552.3 million, or 15.4 percent on an annualized basis, to approximately $14.9 billion at September 30, 2015 from June 30, 2015, net of a $77.9 million decline in the non-covered PCI loan portion of this portfolio primarily due to normal loan repayments. The increase in total non-covered loans was mainly due to purchased and organic origination volumes of 1-4 family and multi-family loans in the residential mortgage and commercial real estate loan portfolios, respectively.
Total commercial and industrial loans increased $28.7 million, or 4.8 percent on an annualized basis from June 30, 2015 to approximately $2.4 billion at September 30, 2015 largely due to new loan demand from a mix of new and existing customers within the New York and New Jersey markets. While these new loan volumes more than offset our normal repayment and refinance activity (including a $12.9 million reduction in the non-covered PCI loan portion of the portfolio), we continued to experience significant market competition for quality credits during the third quarter, as well as some normal seasonal declines in loan demand from our customer base. Valley's commercial and industrial loans includes approximately $159 million of performing taxi medallion loans at September 30, 2015, mostly consisting of both PCI and non-PCI loans to fleet owners of New York City medallions. Valley's historical taxi medallion lending criteria has been conservative in regards to capping the loan amounts in relation to market valuations, as well as obtaining personal guarantees whenever possible. While this portion of the portfolio continues to perform well, Valley will continue to closely monitor its performance and the potential impact of changes in market valuations for taxi medallions.
Commercial real estate loans (excluding construction loans) increased $189.9 million from June 30, 2015 to $6.9 billion at September 30, 2015. Loan origination volumes and demand were seen across many segments of commercial real estate borrowers in all of our markets, including Florida which accounted for approximately $22.3 million of the third quarter loan growth. The continued organic growth within the commercial real estate portfolio was largely supplemented by our purchase of participations in multi-family loans (mostly in New York City) totaling over $95 million during the third quarter of 2015 (as compared to approximately $477 million and $97 million during the second and first quarters of 2015, respectively). A portion of the purchased loans within this portfolio during 2015 are expected to qualify for CRA purposes, and are seasoned loans with expected shorter durations. Each of these purchased participation loans were thoroughly examined by Valley under its normal underwriting criteria to further satisfy ourselves as to their credit quality. Construction loans decreased $15.9 million, or 10.9 percent on an annualized basis, from June 30, 2015 to $567.6 million at September 30, 2015 primarily due to normal completion of certain customer projects and migration of such balances to permanent loan financing during the third quarter of 2015.
Total residential mortgage loans increased $298.0 million to approximately $2.9 billion at September 30, 2015 from June 30, 2015 mostly due to the purchase of 1-4 family loans totaling $334 million during the third quarter of 2015. The purchased loan volume, consisting of a blend of fixed and adjustable interest rate loans, was partially offset by a 36.5 percent decrease in Valley loan originations as compared to the second quarter of 2015, as well as a lower amount of loan originations retained for investment purposes during the third quarter of 2015. Residential mortgage loan originations totaled approximately $115.1 million for the third quarter of 2015 as compared to $181.2 million and $76.4 million for the second quarter of 2015 and the third quarter of 2014, respectively. During the third quarter of 2015, Valley sold approximately $40.4 million of fixed-rate residential mortgage loans originated for sale.
Automobile loans increased by $21.7 million, or 7.2 percent on an annualized basis, to $1.2 billion at September 30, 2015 as compared to June 30, 2015 as our new organic loan volumes continued to be solid due to the overall strength of the U.S. auto markets and continued positive production from our new Florida auto dealer network which contributed approximately $4 million in new loans for the third quarter of 2015. Valley has achieved its growth in the auto lending portfolio without participation in the subprime auto lending markets.
Home equity loans totaling $474.7 million at September 30, 2015 moderately decreased by $4.3 million as compared to June 30, 2015. New home equity volumes continue to be weak, despite the relatively favorable low interest rate environment. However, other consumer loans increased $34.2 million, or 38.6 percent on an annualized basis, to $388.7 million at September 30, 2015 as compared to $354.5 million at June 30, 2015 mainly due to continued growth and customer usage of collateralized personal lines of credit.
Covered Loans. PCI loans for which Valley National Bank will share losses with the FDIC are referred to as "covered loans". Our covered loans, consisting primarily of commercial real estate loans and residential mortgage loans, decreased to $129.5 million, or 0.9 percent of total loans, at September 30, 2015 as compared to $145.2 million, or 1.0 percent of total loans, at June 30, 2015. The linked quarter decrease was mainly due to normal collection and prepayment activity.
Deposit Mix. Total deposits increased $168.8 million, or 1.2 percent, to approximately $14.5 billion at September 30, 2015 from June 30, 2015 mostly due to growth in time deposit balances resulting from continued retail certificate of deposit promotions during the third quarter of 2015, offset by moderate declines in both the non-interest bearing deposit and savings, NOW and money market deposit categories of our balance sheet. Non-interest bearing deposits; savings, NOW, money market deposits; and time deposits represented approximately 30 percent, 48 percent and 22 percent of total deposits as of September 30, 2015. Time deposits represented two percent more of the composition of deposits based upon the period end balances at September 30, 2015 as compared to June 30, 2015.
Other Borrowings. Long-term borrowings decreased $95.8 million to $2.5 billion at September 30, 2015 as compared to June 30, 2015 primarily due to the maturity of Valley's $100 million of 5 percent subordinated notes which were repaid in July 2015. Short-term borrowings increased $176.8 million to $302.9 million at September 30, 2015 as compared to June 30, 2015 due to an increase in customer deposit balances swept into overnight repo accounts and $80 million in federal funds purchased at September 30, 2015 compared to no federal funds purchased at June 30, 2015.
Credit Quality
Non-Performing Assets. Our past due loans and non-accrual loans discussed further below exclude PCI loans. Under U.S. GAAP, the PCI loans (acquired at a discount that is due, in part, to credit quality) are accounted for on a pool basis and are not subject to delinquency classification in the same manner as loans originated by Valley. In November 2014, we acquired loans totaling $1.2 billion, after purchase accounting adjustments, from the acquisition of 1st United Bancorp, Inc. (1st United). All of these loans are accounted for as PCI loans and represent the majority of loans within the PCI loan portfolio totaling $1.5 billion, or 9.8 percent of our total loan portfolio, at September 30, 2015.
Total non-performing assets (NPAs), consisting of non-accrual loans, other real estate owned (OREO), other repossessed assets, and non-accrual debt securities totaled $76.5 million at September 30, 2015 compared to $72.8 million at June 30, 2015. The $3.7 million increase in NPAs from June 30, 2015 was largely due to a $4.5 million increase in non-accrual loans, partially offset by a decrease of $1.1 million in other repossessed assets.
Total accruing past due loans (i.e., loans past due 30 days or more and still accruing interest) increased $10.8 million to $29.1 million, or 0.19 percent of total loans, at September 30, 2015 as compared to $18.3 million, or 0.13 percent of total loans, at June 30, 2015. The increase was largely due to a $8.7 million increase in the loans past due 30 to 59 days category comprised of most loan types as compared to June 30, 2015). However, commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans, and construction loans past due 30 to 59 days included matured performing loans in the normal process of renewal and one large loan that was repaid during October 2015 which accounted for a combined total of $7.3 million of the $8.7 million increase in this past due category. Although we believe our overall credit quality metrics are strong and reflective of our solid underwriter standards at September 30, 2015, we can provide no assurances as to the future level of our loan delinquencies.
Allowance for Credit Losses. The following table summarizes the allocation of the allowance for credit losses to specific loan categories and the allocation as a percentage of each loan category (including PCI loans) at September 30, 2015, June 30, 2015, and September 30, 2014:
September 30, 2015 June 30, 2015 September 30, 2014
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Allocation Allocation Allocation
as a % of as a % of as a % of
Allowance Loan Allowance Loan Allowance Loan
Allocation Category Allocation Category Allocation Category
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Loan Category:
Commercial and industrial loans* $49,512 2.06% $43,595 1.84% $47,843 2.30%
Commercial real estate loans:
Commercial real estate 29,950 0.43% 30,515 0.46% 26,204 0.49%
Construction 12,328 2.17% 13,670 2.34% 10,862 2.38%
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Total commercial real estate loans 42,278 0.57% 44,185 0.61% 37,066 0.64%
Residential mortgage loans 4,549 0.15% 5,025 0.19% 6,147 0.25%
Consumer loans:
Home equity 1,127 0.24% 1,649 0.34% 1,365 0.31%
Auto and other consumer 3,311 0.21% 3,894 0.25% 4,415 0.32%
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Total consumer loans 4,438 0.21% 5,543 0.27% 5,780 0.32%
Unallocated 5,720 - 6,339 - 7,045 -
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Allowance for non-covered loans
and unfunded letters of credit 106,497 0.72% 104,687 0.73% 103,881 0.86%
Allowance for covered loans 200 0.15% 200 0.14% 678 1.46%
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Total allowance for credit losses $106,697 0.71% $104,887 0.72% $104,559 0.86%
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* Includes the reserve for unfunded letters of credit.
Our non-covered loan portfolio, totaling $14.9 billion at September 30, 2015, had net recoveries of loan charge-offs of $1.7 million for the third quarter of 2015 as compared to net loan charge-offs of $4.2 million and $182 thousand for the second quarter of 2015 and third quarter of 2014, respectively. Additionally, gross loan charge-offs declined within all loan categories during the third quarter of 2015 as compared to the second quarter of 2015. Overall, net non-covered loan charge-offs totaled $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 as compared to $9.7 million for the same period one year ago. During the third quarter of 2015, we recorded a $94 thousand provision for losses on non-covered loans and unfunded letters of credit as compared to $4.5 million provision for the second quarter of 2015 and a $423 thousand credit (negative) provision for the third quarter of 2014.
The allowance for non-covered loans and unfunded letters of credit as a percentage of total non-covered loans was 0.72 percent at September 30, 2015 as compared to 0.73 percent and 0.86 percent at June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively. At September 30, 2015, our allowance allocations for losses as a percentage of total loans moderately decreased within several loan categories as compared to June 30, 2015 due, in part, to the lower level of net loan charge-offs during the third quarter; mostly stable levels of delinquent, impaired and internally classified loans; and our somewhat improved outlook for economic conditions impacting our portfolio at September 30, 2015. The allowance allocation for losses within the commercial and industrial loan category in the table above increased 0.22 percent to 2.06 percent of total loans within the category at September 30, 2015 as compared to June 30, 2015 primarily due to our estimate of a somewhat longer loss emergence period (i.e., the average expected time necessary for an incurred loss to be realized in the portfolio) based upon our most recent loss experience study completed in the third quarter. The overall mix of these items, loan growth, as well as other factors impacted our estimate of the allowance for credit losses at September 30, 2015.
Our allowance for non-covered loans and unfunded letters of credit as a percentage of total non-covered loans (excluding non-covered PCI loans with carrying values totaling approximately $1.3 billion) was 0.79 percent at September 30, 2015 as compared to 0.81 percent at June 30, 2015. Non-covered and covered PCI loans are accounted for on a pool basis and initially recorded net of fair valuation discounts related to credit which may be used to absorb future losses on such loans before any allowance for loan losses is recognized subsequent to acquisition. Due to the adequacy of such discounts, there were no allowance reserves related to non-covered PCI loans at September 30, 2015, June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014. The allowance for covered PCI loans is included in the table above.
Non-Interest Income
Non-interest income increased $719 thousand to $20.9 million for the third quarter of 2015 from $20.2 million for the linked quarter ended June 30, 2015. Net gains on sales of loans increased $1.6 million to $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 as compared to the second quarter of 2015 largely due to a higher volume of residential mortgage loans originated for sale, as Valley elected to retain a lower percentage of its direct loan originations. Net gains on sales of assets declined $758 thousand to a net loss of $558 thousand during the third quarter of 2015 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2015 mainly due to various asset disposals within our branch network.
Non-Interest Expense
Non-interest expense increased approximately $1.3 million to $108.7 million for the third quarter of 2015 as compared to $107.4 million for the second quarter of 2015 largely due to a $1.1 million increase in net losses on OREO within the other non-interest expense category related to non-cash valuation charges on OREO properties held at September 30, 2015. Amortization of tax credit investments increased $713 thousand to $5.2 million for the third quarter of 2015 as compared to $4.5 million for the second quarter of 2015 due to the valuation of our affordable housing and other tax credit investments. Net occupancy and equipment expense declined by $606 thousand to $21.5 million for the third quarter of 2015 as compared to the second quarter of 2015 partly due to lower periodic repair and maintenance expenses.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $10.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 reflecting an effective tax rate of 22.1 percent, as compared to $12.5 million for the second quarter of 2015 reflecting an effective tax rate of 28.1 percent and $10.7 million for the third quarter of 2014 reflecting an effective tax rate of 27.8 percent. The decrease in the effective tax rate during the third quarter of 2015 was primarily related to an increase in tax credit investments which generate general business credits.
For the fourth quarter of 2015, we anticipate that our effective tax rate, exclusive of prepayment penalty charges, will range from 25 percent to 27 percent primarily reflecting the impacts of tax-exempt income, tax-advantaged investments and general business credits.
About Valley
Valley National Bancorp is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey with over $19 billion in assets. Its principal subsidiary, Valley National Bank, currently operates 217 branch locations serving northern and central New Jersey, the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, and Florida. Valley National Bank is one of the largest commercial banks headquartered in New Jersey and is committed to providing the most convenient service, the latest in product innovations and an experienced and knowledgeable staff with a high priority on friendly customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information about Valley National Bank and its products and services, please visit www.valleynationalbank.com or call our 24/7 Customer Service Center at 800-522-4100.
Forward Looking Statements
The foregoing contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not historical facts and include expressions about management's confidence and strategies and management's expectations about new and existing programs and products, acquisitions, relationships, opportunities, taxation, technology, market conditions and economic expectations. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as "should," "expect," "believe," "view," "opportunity," "allow," "continues," "reflects," "typically," "usually," "anticipate," or similar statements or variations of such terms. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
-- weakness or a decline in the U.S. economy, in particular in New Jersey,
the New York Metropolitan area (including Long Island) and Florida;
-- unexpected changes in market interest rates for interest earning assets
and/or interest bearing liabilities;
-- less than expected cost savings from the prepayment or maturity of
long-term borrowings from 2015 to 2018;
-- less than expected cost savings from Valley's Branch Efficiency and Cost
Reduction Plans in 2016 and 2017;
-- claims and litigation pertaining to fiduciary responsibility,
contractual issues, environmental laws and other matters;
-- cyber attacks, computer viruses or other malware that may breach the
security of our websites or other systems to obtain unauthorized access
to confidential information, destroy data, disable or degrade service,
or sabotage our systems;
-- government intervention in the U.S. financial system and the effects of
and changes in trade and monetary and fiscal policies and laws,
including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve;
-- our inability to pay dividends at current levels, or at all, because of
inadequate future earnings, regulatory restrictions or limitations, and
changes in the composition of qualifying regulatory capital and minimum
capital requirements (including those resulting from the U.S.
implementation of Basel III requirements);
-- higher than expected loan losses within one or more segments of our loan
portfolio;
-- declines in value in our investment portfolio, including additional
other-than-temporary impairment charges on our investment securities;
-- unexpected significant declines in the loan portfolio due to the lack of
economic expansion, increased competition, large prepayments or other
factors;
-- unanticipated credit deterioration in our loan portfolio;
-- lower than expected cash flows from purchased credit-impaired loans;
-- unanticipated loan delinquencies, loss of collateral, decreased service
revenues, and other potential negative effects on our business caused by
severe weather or other external events;
-- higher than expected tax rates, including increases resulting from
changes in tax laws, regulations and case law;
-- a decline in real estate values within our market areas;
-- higher than expected FDIC insurance assessments;
-- the failure of other financial institutions with whom we have trading,
clearing, counterparty and other financial relationships;
-- lack of liquidity to fund our various cash obligations;
-- unanticipated reduction in our deposit base;
-- potential acquisitions that may disrupt our business;
-- future goodwill impairment due to changes in our business, changes in
market conditions, or other factors;
-- legislative and regulatory actions (including the impact of the
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and related
regulations) subject us to additional regulatory oversight which may
result in higher compliance costs and/or require us to change our
business model;
-- changes in accounting policies or accounting standards;
-- our inability to promptly adapt to technological changes;
-- our internal controls and procedures may not be adequate to prevent
losses;
-- failure to complete the merger of CNLBancshares with Valley in the
proposed timeframe;
-- the inability to realize expected revenue synergies from the proposed
CNLBancshares merger or the recent 1st United merger in the amounts or
in the timeframe anticipated;
-- costs or difficulties relating to CNLBancshares integration matters
might be greater than expected;
-- inability to retain customers and employees, including those of
CNLBancshares and 1st United; and
-- other unexpected material adverse changes in our operations or earnings.
A detailed discussion of factors that could affect our results is included in our SEC filings, including the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
We undertake no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in our expectations. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.
-Tables to Follow-
VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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September 30, June 30, September 30, September 30,
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($ in thousands, except for share data) 2015 2015 2014 2015 2014
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
FINANCIAL DATA:
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Net interest income $133,960 $136,177 $114,668 $402,223 $346,111
Net interest income - FTE (1) 135,900 138,118 116,639 408,055 352,072
Non-interest income 20,919 20,200 14,781 59,764 48,053
Non-interest expense 108,652 107,412 91,536 324,182 281,988
Income tax expense 10,179 12,474 10,654 34,925 23,235
Net income $35,954 $31,991 $27,682 $98,286 $91,037
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Dividends on preferred stock 2,017 - - 2,017 -
Net income available to common shareholders $33,937 $31,991 $27,682 $96,269 $91,037
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic 232,737,953 232,565,404 200,614,091 232,548,840 200,406,801
Diluted 232,780,219 232,586,616 200,614,091 232,565,695 200,406,801
Per common share data:
Basic earnings $0.15 $0.14 $0.14 $0.41 $0.45
Diluted earnings 0.15 0.14 0.14 0.41 0.45
Cash dividends declared 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.33 0.33
Closing stock price - high 10.48 10.43 10.12 10.48 10.80
Closing stock price - low 9.05 9.33 9.53 9.05 9.30
FINANCIAL RATIOS:
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Net interest margin 3.05% 3.18% 3.11% 3.13% 3.16%
Net interest margin - FTE (1) 3.09 3.22 3.16 3.17 3.21
Annualized return on average assets 0.74 0.67 0.67 0.68 0.74
Annualized return on average shareholders' equity 7.20 6.75 7.00 6.82 7.76
Annualized return on average tangible shareholders' equity (2) 10.36 9.96 9.86 10.00 11.00
Efficiency ratio (3) 70.15 68.69 70.71 70.17 71.54
AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET ITEMS:
----------------------------
Assets $19,520,165 $19,108,239 $16,483,336 $19,161,931 $16,325,651
Interest earning assets 17,597,291 17,131,686 14,763,834 17,159,103 14,611,371
Loans 14,709,618 14,143,580 11,907,275 14,144,921 11,757,957
Interest bearing liabilities 12,947,242 12,706,454 11,101,723 12,752,065 10,976,847
Deposits 14,591,718 14,200,388 11,640,611 14,302,647 11,423,860
Shareholders' equity 1,997,369 1,896,209 1,581,877 1,921,578 1,564,585
VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
As Of
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September 30, June 30, December 31, September 30,
($ in thousands) 2015 2015 2014 2014
---- ---- ---- ----
BALANCE SHEET ITEMS:
--------------------
Assets $19,571,532 $19,290,005 $18,793,855 $16,726,410
Total loans 15,016,814 14,480,294 13,473,913 12,165,377
Non-covered loans 14,887,323 14,335,063 13,262,022 12,119,086
Deposits 14,499,863 14,331,031 14,034,116 11,861,487
Shareholders' equity 1,996,949 1,985,527 1,863,017 1,584,198
LOANS:
------
Non-covered Loans
Commercial and industrial $2,399,451 $2,370,794 $2,237,298 $2,076,512
Commercial real estate:
Commercial real estate 6,890,357 6,700,426 6,032,190 5,346,818
Construction 567,626 583,538 529,963 457,163
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Total commercial real estate 7,457,983 7,283,964 6,562,153 5,803,981
Residential mortgage 2,946,696 2,648,692 2,515,675 2,436,022
Consumer:
Home equity 474,730 479,027 491,745 435,450
Automobile 1,219,758 1,198,064 1,144,831 1,091,287
Other consumer 388,705 354,522 310,320 275,834
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Total consumer loans 2,083,193 2,031,613 1,946,896 1,802,571
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total non-covered loans $14,887,323 $14,335,063 $13,262,022 $12,119,086
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Covered loans* 129,491 145,231 211,891 46,291
------- ------- ------- ------
Total loans $15,016,814 $14,480,294 $13,473,913 $12,165,377
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_________________________
* Loans that Valley National Bank will share losses with the FDIC are referred to as "covered loans".
CAPITAL RATIOS:
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Book value $8.10 $8.06 $8.03 $7.89
Tangible book value (2) 5.48 5.43 5.38 5.61
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (2) 6.73% 6.76% 6.87% 6.92%
Tier 1 leverage (4) 7.67 7.76 7.46 7.39
Tier 1 common capital (4) 9.18 9.31 N/A N/A
Risk-based capital - Tier 1 (4) 9.93 10.07 9.73 9.58
Risk-based capital - Total Capital (4) 12.43 12.62 11.42 11.44
_________________________
N/A - Not Applicable
VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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September 30, June 30, September 30, September 30,
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($ in thousands) 2015 2015 2014 2015 2014
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES:
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Beginning balance - Allowance for credit losses $104,887 $104,565 $105,597 $104,287 $117,112
Loans charged-off: (5)
Commercial and industrial (1,124) (3,226) (1,852) (5,103) (11,806)
Commercial real estate - (1,787) (181) (1,864) (4,894)
Construction (40) (803) - (916) (1,809)
Residential mortgage (111) (339) (240) (499) (515)
Consumer (734) (1,194) (72) (2,642) (2,311)
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Total loans charged-off (2,009) (7,349) (2,345) (11,024) (21,335)
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Charged-off loans recovered: (5)
Commercial and industrial 2,550 1,986 1,190 5,587 6,154
Commercial real estate 535 215 26 773 1,919
Construction 1 475 - 913 912
Residential mortgage 151 130 8 395 244
Consumer 488 365 506 1,172 1,649
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Total loans recovered 3,725 3,171 1,730 8,840 10,878
----- ----- ----- ----- ------
Net recoveries (charge-offs) (5) 1,716 (4,178) (615) (2,184) (10,457)
Provision charged for credit losses 94 4,500 (423) 4,594 (2,096)
--- ----- ---- ----- ------
Ending balance - Allowance for credit losses $106,697 $104,887 $104,559 $106,697 $104,559
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Components of allowance for credit losses:
Allowance for non-covered loans $104,351 $102,635 $101,760 $104,351 $101,760
Allowance for covered loans 200 200 678 200 678
---
Allowance for loan losses 104,551 102,835 102,438 104,551 102,438
Allowance for unfunded letters
of credit 2,146 2,052 2,121 2,146 2,121
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Allowance for credit losses $106,697 $104,887 $104,559 $106,697 $104,559
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Components of provision for credit losses:
Provision for losses on non-
covered loans $ - $4,382 $ - $4,382 $4,949
Provision for losses on covered
loans - - - - (5,671)
Provision for unfunded letters
of credit 94 118 (423) 212 (1,374)
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Provision for credit losses $94 $4,500 $(423) $4,594 $(2,096)
=== ====== ===== ====== =======
Annualized ratio of net charge-offs of
non-covered loans to average
loans (0.05)% 0.12% 0.01% 0.02% 0.11%
Annualized ratio of total net charge-offs
to average loans (0.05)% 0.12% 0.02% 0.02% 0.12%
Allowance for non-covered loan losses as
a % of non-covered loans 0.70% 0.72% 0.84% 0.70% 0.84%
Allowance for credit losses as
a % of total loans 0.71% 0.72% 0.86% 0.71% 0.86%
VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
As Of
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($ in thousands) September 30, June 30, December 31, September 30,
ASSET QUALITY: (6) 2015 2015 2014 2014
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Accruing past due loans:
30 to 59 days past due:
Commercial
and
industrial $2,081 $1,080 $1,630 $476
Commercial
real estate 2,950 1,542 8,938 1,194
Construction 4,707 404 448 -
Residential
mortgage 5,617 4,690 6,200 8,871
Consumer 3,491 2,440 2,982 3,741
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Total 30 to 59 days past due 18,846 10,156 20,198 14,282
60 to 89 days past due:
Commercial
and
industrial 1,996 475 1,102 629
Commercial
real estate 1,415 2,182 113 788
Construction - - - 154
Residential
mortgage 1,977 1,280 3,575 2,304
Consumer 722 644 764 913
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Total 60 to 89 days past due 6,110 4,581 5,554 4,788
90 or more days past due:
Commercial
and
industrial 224 226 226 256
Commercial
real estate 245 133 49 52
Construction - - 3,988 9,833
Residential
mortgage 3,468 3,014 1,063 2,057
Consumer 166 160 152 278
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Total 90 or more days past
due 4,103 3,533 5,478 12,476
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Total accruing past due
loans $29,059 $18,270 $31,230 $31,546
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Non-accrual loans:
Commercial
and
industrial $12,845 $9,019 $8,467 $7,251
Commercial
real estate 22,129 21,760 22,098 26,379
Construction 5,959 4,775 5,223 6,578
Residential
mortgage 16,657 17,269 17,760 17,305
Consumer 1,634 1,855 2,209 2,380
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Total non-accrual loans 59,224 54,678 55,757 59,893
Non-performing loans held
for sale - - 7,130 7,350
Other real estate owned (7) 14,691 14,476 14,249 15,534
Other repossessed assets 369 1,510 1,232 1,260
Non-accrual debt securities
(8) 2,182 2,123 4,729 4,725
----- ----- ----- -----
Total non-performing assets
("NPAs") $76,466 $72,787 $83,097 $88,762
======= ======= ======= =======
Performing troubled debt
restructured loans $91,210 $97,625 $97,743 $107,134
Total non-accrual loans as
a % of loans 0.39% 0.38% 0.41% 0.49%
Total accruing past due and
non-accrual loans
as a % of
loans 0.59% 0.50% 0.65% 0.75%
Allowance for losses on non-
covered loans as a % of
non-accrual
loans 176.20% 187.71% 183.21% 169.90%
Non-performing purchased
credit-impaired loans: (9)
Total -
Non-
covered
loans $16,058 $24,406 $32,774 $12,970
Total
Covered
loans 6,170 8,396 14,939 8,375
VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
NOTES TO SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(1) Net interest income and net interest
margin are presented on a tax
equivalent basis using a 35 percent
federal tax rate. Valley believes
that this presentation provides
comparability of net interest
income and net interest margin
arising from both taxable and tax-
exempt sources and is consistent
with industry practice and SEC
rules.
(2) This press release contains certain
supplemental financial information,
described in the Notes below, which
has been determined by methods
other than U.S. Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles ("GAAP") that
management uses in its analysis of
Valley's performance. Management
believes these non-GAAP financial
measures provide information useful
to investors in understanding
Valley's financial results.
Specifically, Valley provides
measures based on what it believes
are its operating earnings on a
consistent basis and excludes
material non-core operating items
which affect the GAAP reporting of
results of operations. Management
utilizes these measures for
internal planning and forecasting
purposes. Management believes that
Valley's presentation and
discussion, together with the
accompanying reconciliations,
provides a complete understanding
of factors and trends affecting
Valley's business and allows
investors to view performance in a
manner similar to management. These
non-GAAP measures should not be
considered a substitute for GAAP
basis measures and results and
Valley strongly encourages
investors to review its
consolidated financial statements
in their a substitute for GAAP
basis measures and results and
Valley strongly encourages
investors to review its
consolidated financial statements
in their entirety and not to rely
on any single financial measure.
Because non-GAAP financial
measures are not standardized, it
may not be possible to compare
these financial measures with other
companies' non-GAAP financial
measures having the same or similar
names.
As Of
-----
September 30, June 30, December 31, September 30,
($ in thousands, except for share data) 2015 2015 2014 2014
---- ---- ---- ----
Tangible book value per common share:
-------------------------------------
Common shares outstanding 232,789,880 232,619,748 232,110,975 200,674,966
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Shareholders' equity $1,996,949 $1,985,527 $1,863,017 $1,584,198
Less: Preferred stock (111,590) (111,590) - -
Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets (608,916) (610,640) (614,667) (458,402)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Tangible common shareholders' equity $1,276,443 $1,263,297 $1,248,350 $1,125,796
Tangible book value per common share $5.48 $5.43 $5.38 $5.61
Tangible common equity to
tangible assets:
----------------
Tangible common shareholders' equity $1,276,443 $1,263,297 $1,248,350 $1,125,796
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total assets 19,571,532 19,290,005 18,793,855 16,726,410
Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets (608,916) (610,640) (614,667) (458,402)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Tangible assets $18,962,616 $18,679,365 $18,179,188 $16,268,008
Tangible common equity to tangible assets 6.73% 6.76% 6.87% 6.92%
Three Months Ended Nine months ended
------------------
September 30, June 30, September 30, September 30,
-------------
($ in thousands) 2015 2015 2014 2015 2014
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
Annualized return
on average tangible
shareholders' equity:
---------------------
Net income $35,954 $31,991 $27,682 $98,286 $91,037
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Average shareholders' equity 1,997,369 1,896,209 1,581,877 1,921,578 1,564,585
Less: Average goodwill and other intangible assets (609,632) (611,474) (459,210) (611,540) (461,249)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Average tangible shareholders' equity $1,387,737 $1,284,735 $1,122,667 $1,310,038 $1,103,336
Annualized return on average tangible
shareholders' equity 10.36% 9.96% 9.86% 10.00% 11.00%
VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
NOTES TO SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA-CONTINUED
(3) The efficiency ratio measures Valley's
total non-interest expense as a
percentage of net interest income
plus total non-interest income. See
the "Non-Interest Expense" section
to this press release for additional
information.
(4) The 2015 ratios reflect the new
capital regulation changes required
under the Basel III regulatory
capital reform.
(5) There were no loan charge-offs or
recoveries related to covered loans
during the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2015. For the
three and nine months ended September
30, 2014, loan charge-offs and
charged-off loan recoveries included
$433 thousand and $1.2 million,
respectively, related to covered
loans.
(6) Past due loans and non-accrual loans
exclude loans that were acquired as
part of FDIC-assisted transactions
(covered loans) and, acquired or
purchased loans during 2012 and 2014.
These loans are accounted for on a
pool basis under U.S. GAAP and are
not subject to delinquency
classification in the same manner as
loans originated by Valley.
(7) Excludes OREO properties related to
FDIC-assisted transactions totaling
$5.4 million at both September 30,
2015 and June 30, 2015, and $9.2
million and $6.2 million at December
31, 2014 and September 30, 2014,
respectively. These assets are
covered by the loss-sharing
agreements with the FDIC.
(8) Includes other-than-temporarily
impaired trust preferred securities
classified as available for sale,
which are presented at carrying value
(net of unrealized losses totaling
$570 thousand, $630 thousand, $621
thousand and $625 thousand at
September 30, 2015, June 30, 2015,
December 31, 2014 and September 30,
2014, respectively) after recognition
of all credit impairments.
(9) Represent acquired and purchased loans
meeting Valley's definition of non-
performing loan (i.e., non-accrual
loans), but are not subject to such
classification under U.S. GAAP
because the loans are accounted for
on a pooled basis and are excluded
from the non-accrual loans in the
table above.
SHAREHOLDERS RELATIONS
Requests for copies of reports and/or other inquiries should be
directed to Dianne Grenz, EVP, Director of Sales, Shareholder and
Public Relations, Valley National Bancorp, 1455 Valley Road, Wayne, New
Jersey, 07470, by telephone at (973) 305-4005, by fax at (973) 305-
1364 or by e-mail at dgrenz@valleynationalbank.com.
VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(in thousands, except for share data)
September 30, December 31,
2015 2014
---- ----
Assets (Unaudited)
Cash and due from banks $220,023 $462,569
Interest bearing deposits with banks 71,756 367,838
Investment securities:
Held to maturity (fair value of $1,670,951 at September
30, 2015 and $1,815,976 at December 31, 2014) 1,637,310 1,778,316
Available for sale 797,389 886,970
Trading securities - 14,233
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Total investment securities 2,434,699 2,679,519
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Loans held for sale, at fair value 18,184 24,295
Non-covered loans 14,887,323 13,262,022
Covered loans 129,491 211,891
Less: Allowance for loan losses (104,551) (102,353)
-------- --------
Net loans 14,912,263 13,371,560
---------- ----------
Premises and equipment, net 291,084 282,997
Bank owned life insurance 380,828 375,640
Accrued interest receivable 57,532 57,333
Due from customers on acceptances outstanding 1,622 4,197
FDIC loss-share receivable 7,267 13,848
Goodwill 577,534 575,892
Other intangible assets, net 31,382 38,775
Other assets 567,358 539,392
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Total Assets $19,571,532 $18,793,855
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Liabilities
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing $4,365,418 $4,235,515
Interest bearing:
Savings, NOW and money market 6,979,804 7,056,133
Time 3,154,641 2,742,468
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Total deposits 14,499,863 14,034,116
---------- ----------
Short-term borrowings 302,941 146,781
Long-term borrowings 2,529,326 2,526,408
Junior subordinated debentures issued to capital trusts 41,374 41,252
Bank acceptances outstanding 1,622 4,197
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 199,457 178,084
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Total Liabilities 17,574,583 16,930,838
---------- ----------
Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock (no par value, authorized 30,000,000
shares; issued 4,600,000 shares at September 30, 2015) 111,590 -
Common stock (no par value, authorized 332,023,233
shares; issued 232,800,531 shares at September 30,
2015 and 232,127,098 shares at December 31, 2014) 81,352 81,072
Surplus 1,702,907 1,693,752
Retained earnings 150,255 130,845
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (49,052) (42,495)
Treasury stock, at cost (10,651 common shares at
September 30, 2015 and 16,123 common shares at
December 31, 2014) (103) (157)
---- ----
Total Shareholders' Equity 1,996,949 1,863,017
--------- ---------
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $19,571,532 $18,793,855
=========== ===========
VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except for share data)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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September 30, June 30, September 30, September 30,
-------------
2015 2015 2014 2015 2014
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
Interest Income
Interest and fees on loans $157,141 $158,164 $135,108 $465,787 $402,525
Interest and dividends on
investment securities:
Taxable 12,148 12,233 15,134 39,313 47,299
Tax-exempt 3,593 3,595 3,647 10,800 11,033
Dividends 1,658 1,616 1,522 5,013 4,702
Interest on federal funds
sold and other short-term
investments 150 146 48 516 102
--- --- ---
Total interest income 174,690 175,754 155,459 521,429 465,661
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Interest Expense
Interest on deposits:
Savings, NOW and money market 5,587 5,911 4,860 17,493 13,671
Time 9,535 8,128 6,981 25,637 20,196
Interest on short-term
borrowings 126 207 218 427 840
Interest on long-term
borrowings and junior
subordinated debentures 25,482 25,331 28,732 75,649 84,843
------ ------ ------
Total interest expense 40,730 39,577 40,791 119,206 119,550
------ ------ ------ ------- -------
Net Interest Income 133,960 136,177 114,668 402,223 346,111
Provision for credit losses 94 4,500 (423) 4,594 (2,096)
---
Net Interest Income After
Provision for Credit Losses 133,866 131,677 115,091 397,629 348,207
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Non-Interest Income
Trust and investment services 2,450 2,576 2,411 7,520 7,097
Insurance commissions 4,119 4,130 3,632 12,454 12,621
Service charges on deposit
accounts 5,241 5,263 5,722 15,794 17,109
Gains (losses) on securities
transactions, net 157 (92) 103 2,481 102
Fees from loan servicing 1,703 1,642 1,806 4,948 5,262
Gains (losses) on sales of
loans, net 2,014 422 (95) 3,034 1,497
(Losses) gains on sales of
assets, net (558) 200 83 (77) 211
Bank owned life insurance 1,806 1,618 1,571 5,188 4,593
Change in FDIC loss-share
receivable (55) 595 (3,823) (3,380) (11,610)
Other 4,042 3,846 3,371 11,802 11,171
----- ----- ----- ------ ------
Total non-interest income 20,919 20,200 14,781 59,764 48,053
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Non-Interest Expense
Salary and employee benefits
expense 54,315 54,574 45,501 165,601 140,683
Net occupancy and equipment
expense 21,526 22,132 17,011 65,858 55,708
FDIC insurance assessment 4,168 4,012 3,534 11,972 10,214
Amortization of other
intangible assets 2,232 2,096 2,201 6,721 6,898
Professional and legal fees 4,643 4,059 3,609 12,043 11,671
Amortization of tax credit
investments 5,224 4,511 4,630 14,231 14,148
Advertising 732 1,631 1,664 4,092 2,814
Telecommunication expense 2,050 2,045 1,622 6,101 4,971
Other 13,762 12,352 11,764 37,563 34,881
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total non-interest expense 108,652 107,412 91,536 324,182 281,988
------- ------- ------ ------- -------
Income Before Income Taxes 46,133 44,465 38,336 133,211 114,272
Income tax expense 10,179 12,474 10,654 34,925 23,235
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Net Income $35,954 $31,991 $27,682 $98,286 $91,037
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Dividends on preferred stock 2,017 - - 2,017 -
Net Income Available to
Common Shareholders $33,937 $31,991 $27,682 $96,269 $91,037
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Earnings Per Common Share:
Basic $0.15 $0.14 $0.14 $0.41 $0.45
Diluted 0.15 0.14 0.14 0.41 0.45
Cash Dividends Declared per
Common Share 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.33 0.33
Weighted Average Number of
Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic 232,737,953 232,565,404 200,614,091 232,548,840 200,406,801
Diluted 232,780,219 232,586,616 200,614,091 232,565,695 200,406,801
VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
Quarterly Analysis of Average Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity and
Net Interest Income on a Tax Equivalent Basis
Three Months Ended
------------------
September 30, 2015 June 30, 2015 September 30, 2014
------------------ ------------- ------------------
Average Avg. Average Avg. Average Avg.
($ in thousands) Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
------- -------- ---- ------- -------- ---- ------- -------- ----
Assets
Interest earning assets
Loans (1)(2) $14,709,618 $157,146 4.27% $14,143,580 $158,169 4.47% $11,907,275 $135,115 4.54%
Taxable investments (3) 2,070,806 13,806 2.67% 2,214,976 13,849 2.50% 2,203,431 16,656 3.02%
Tax-exempt investments (1)(3) 553,225 5,528 4.00% 537,777 5,531 4.11% 548,548 5,611 4.09%
Federal funds sold and other
interest bearing deposits 263,642 150 0.23% 235,353 146 0.25% 104,580 48 0.18%
------- --- ------- --- ------- ---
Total interest earning assets 17,597,291 176,630 4.01% 17,131,686 177,695 4.15% 14,763,834 157,430 4.27%
Other assets 1,922,874 1,976,553 1,719,502
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Total assets $19,520,165 $19,108,239 $16,483,336
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Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Interest bearing liabilities:
Savings, NOW and money market deposits $7,090,155 $5,587 0.32% $7,076,104 $5,911 0.33% $5,830,967 $4,860 0.33%
Time deposits 3,104,238 9,535 1.23% 2,792,637 8,128 1.16% 2,169,590 6,981 1.29%
Short-term borrowings 170,115 126 0.30% 255,097 207 0.32% 261,801 218 0.33%
Long-term borrowings
(4) 2,582,734 25,482 3.95% 2,582,616 25,331 3.92% 2,839,365 28,732 4.05%
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Total interest bearing liabilities 12,947,242 40,730 1.26% 12,706,454 39,577 1.25% 11,101,723 40,791 1.47%
Non-interest bearing deposits 4,397,325 4,331,647 3,640,054
Other liabilities 178,229 173,929 159,682
Shareholders' equity 1,997,369 1,896,209 1,581,877
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $19,520,165 $19,108,239 $16,483,336
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Net interest income/interest rate spread (5) $135,900 2.75% $138,118 2.90% $116,639 2.80%
Tax equivalent adjustment (1,940) (1,941) (1,971)
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Net interest income, as reported $133,960 $136,177 $114,668
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Net interest margin (6) 3.05% 3.18% 3.11%
Tax equivalent effect 0.04% 0.04% 0.05%
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Net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis (6) 3.09% 3.22% 3.16%
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(1) Interest income is presented on
a tax equivalent basis using a
35 percent federal tax rate.
(2) Loans are stated net of unearned
income and include non-accrual
loans.
(3) The yield for securities that
are classified as available for
sale is based on the average
historical amortized cost.
(4) Includes junior subordinated
debentures issued to capital
trusts which are presented
separately on the consolidated
statements of condition.
(5) Interest rate spread represents
the difference between the
average yield on interest
earning assets and the average
cost of interest bearing
liabilities and is presented on
a fully tax equivalent basis.
(6) Net interest income as a
percentage of total average
interest earning assets.
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