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First M&F Corp. Investor Information
CONTACT: 
John G. Copeland
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
(662) 289-8594

April 19, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

First M&F Profitable for Fifth Consecutive Quarter, Earnings Improve, Credit Issues Stable
 
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. - First M&F Corp. (NASDAQ: FMFC) reported a profit today for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011 of $950,000.  Net income allocated to common shareholders was $515,000 or $0.06 basic and diluted earnings per share compared to a profit of $413,000 or $0.05 basic and diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2010. Hugh S. Potts, Jr., CEO and Chairman of the Board, commented, “It is encouraging to see earnings of $0.06 per share this quarter to make five consecutive quarters of profitable operations and credit issues closer to resolution.”
 
Net Interest Income

Net interest income was up by 13.20% compared to the first quarter of 2010, with the net interest margin increasing to 3.59% on a tax equivalent basis in the first quarter of 2011 as compared to 3.16% in the first quarter of 2010. The most significant contributor to the increase in net interest income was the increase in net interest spread as deposits continued to be repriced lower in the continuing low rate environment.  Mr. Potts commented, “The Company’s net interest margin is improving through pricing and balance sheet management as well as the decline in non-performing asset drag.”

The net interest margin for the fourth quarter of 2010 was 3.57% as compared to 3.60% for the third quarter of 2010 and 3.40% for the second quarter of 2010. Loans Held for Investment yields decreased slightly to 5.92% in the first quarter of 2011 from 5.93% in the first quarter of 2010.   Overall loan yields improved slightly from the fourth quarter of 2010 to the first quarter. Average total loans were $1.061 billion for the first quarter of 2011 as compared to $1.048 billion for the fourth quarter of 2010 and $1.068 billion during the first quarter of 2010. Loans decreased by $8.885 million in the first quarter of 2011 but grew by $13.133 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.  Deposit costs decreased in the first quarter of 2011 from the fourth quarter of 2010 continuing a trend in declining deposit costs dating back to the fourth quarter of 2007 as costs have reflected the low-rate environment since then. Deposit costs were 1.31% in the first quarter of 2011 as compared to 1.80% in the first quarter of 2010.

 
 

 
 
Deposits grew by $24.664 million, or 1.79% during the first quarter of 2011, primarily from public funds. Management plans to continue to focus on core deposit growth for 2011 to offset the influence that the low rate environment may have on the net interest margin. Loans as a percentage of assets were 65.40% at March 31, 2011 as compared to 64.22% at March 31, 2010 and 66.10% at December 31, 2010. Loans grew by less than 1.00% since the first quarter of 2010 while deposits grew by 1.90%.

Non-interest Income

Non-interest income, excluding securities transactions and other-than-temporary impairment on securities, for the first quarter of 2011 was down 2.56% compared to the first quarter of 2010, with deposit-related income down by .89% and mortgage income up by 3.79%.  Insurance agency commissions were down by less than 1.00%.

A major part of non-interest income is from deposit sources. Deposit revenues, although slightly down overall, continue to be supported by debit card fee income, which increased by 29.24% in the first quarter of 2011 over 2010.  The drop in overall deposit revenues was due to a fall off in overdraft fee income, which decreased by 12.34% as the volume of overdrafts fell.

Including securities gains and losses and impairments, non-interest income was up 2.28% over the year ago quarter.

Non-interest Expenses

Non-interest expenses were up by 10.46% in the first quarter of 2011 as compared to the first quarter of 2010.  Salaries and benefits expense increased by only 1.92% while the major contributor to the overall non-interest expense increase was the 416% increase in foreclosed property expense as credit issues began to culminate in foreclosure and disposal of other real estate.

Credit Quality

Annualized net loan charge-offs as a percent of average loans for the first quarter of 2011 were 0.60% as compared to 1.99% for the same period in 2010. Non-accrual and 90-day past due loans as a percent of total loans were 3.58% at the end of the first quarter of 2011 as compared to 4.21% at the end of the 2010 quarter

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans was 1.62% at March 31, 2011 as compared to 2.03% at March 31, 2010. The provision for loan losses increased to $2.580 million in the first quarter of 2011 from $2.280 million in the first quarter of 2010.  Mr. Potts commented, “Our pre-tax, pre-provision, pre-credit earnings shield has held steady with some improvement over the last five quarters.  This enables us to produce positive earnings even after addressing credit issues, including the disposal of Other Real Estate.  This is a good sign as we move beyond current credit issues to a more profitable future.”

 
 

 
 
Balance Sheet
 
Total assets at March 31, 2011 were $1.608 billion as compared to $1.604 billion at the end of 2010 and $1.623 billion at March 31, 2010. Total loans held to maturity were $1.051 billion compared to $1.060 billion at the end of 2010 and $1.042 billion at March 31, 2010. Deposits were $1.400 billion compared to $1.375 billion at the end of 2010 and $1.374 billion at March 31, 2010. Total capital was $107.679 million, while common equity was $91.006 million or $9.98 in book value per share at March 31, 2011.
 
Conclusion
 
“Progress out of the recession has been real, measurable and deliberate,” said Mr. Potts.  “The national economy and real estate values have not allowed for a quick or robust recovery but we are making progress.”
 
In conclusion Mr. Potts said, “First M&F is slowly building capital through retained earnings while navigating very choppy economic seas.  The storm has passed.  The incidence of new credit issues has slowed.  The disposition of other real estate is deliberate but moving in the right direction and losses on loans are in decline.  The Company is not yet back to normal earnings or credit quality but the path toward normalcy is before us.”
 
About First M&F Corporation

First M&F Corp., the parent of M&F Bank, is committed to proceed with its mission of making the mid-south better through the delivery of excellence in financial services to 33 communities in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Florida.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This document includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. More detailed information about those factors is contained in First M&F Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 
 

 
 
First M&F Corporation
                 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Condition (Unaudited)
             
(In thousands, except share data)
                 
   
March 31
   
December 31
   
March 31
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
Cash and due from banks
    36,184       45,099       37,834  
Interest bearing bank balances
    80,408       72,103       82,126  
Federal funds sold
    25,000       25,000       42,000  
Securities available for sale (cost of
                       
  $294,351, $274,421 and $285,849)
    296,242       276,929       289,354  
Loans held for sale
    2,586       6,242       8,698  
                         
Loans
    1,051,261       1,060,146       1,042,429  
Allowance for loan losses
    17,043       16,025       21,115  
     Net loans
    1,034,218       1,044,121       1,021,314  
                         
Bank premises and equipment
    40,516       40,696       42,141  
Accrued interest receivable
    6,719       6,380       7,040  
Other real estate
    29,660       31,125       31,460  
Other intangible assets
    4,906       5,013       5,333  
Other assets
    51,061       51,256       55,801  
     Total assets
    1,607,500       1,603,964       1,623,101  
                         
Non-interest bearing deposits
    208,457       212,199       217,683  
Interest bearing deposits
    1,191,619       1,163,213       1,156,315  
     Total deposits
    1,400,076       1,375,412       1,373,998  
                         
Federal funds and repurchase agreements
    14,561       33,481       14,225  
Other borrowings
    48,527       50,416       91,240  
Junior subordinated debt
    30,928       30,928       30,928  
Accrued interest payable
    1,367       1,470       2,489  
Other liabilities
    4,362       5,192       5,385  
     Total liabilities
    1,499,821       1,496,899       1,518,265  
                         
Preferred stock, 30,000 shares issued and outstanding
    16,673       16,390       28,900  
Common stock, 9,115,770, 9,106,803 and 9,069,346
                       
     shares issued & outstanding
    45,579       45,534       45,347  
Additional paid-in capital
    31,873       31,883       31,928  
Nonvested restricted stock awards
    783       784       780  
Retained earnings (deficit)
    12,651       12,225       (2,270 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    120       249       151  
     Total equity
    107,679       107,065       104,836  
     Total liabilities & equity
    1,607,500       1,603,964       1,623,101  

 
 

 
 
First M&F Corporation and Subsidiary
           
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
       
(In thousands, except share data)
           
   
Three Months Ended March 31
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Interest and fees on loans
    15,375       15,388  
Interest on loans held for sale
    41       78  
Taxable investments
    1,771       2,045  
Tax exempt investments
    314       430  
Federal funds sold
    16       26  
Interest bearing bank balances
    52       45  
     Total interest income
    17,569       18,012  
                 
Interest on deposits
    3,847       5,190  
Interest on fed funds and repurchase agreements
    15       19  
Interest on other borrowings
    524       1,066  
Interest on subordinated debt
    458       496  
     Total interest expense
    4,844       6,771  
                 
     Net interest income
    12,725       11,241  
Provision for possible loan losses
    2,580       2,280  
     Net interest income after loan loss
    10,145       8,961  
                 
Service charges on deposits
    2,458       2,480  
Mortgage banking income
    356       343  
Agency commission income
    892       898  
Fiduciary and brokerage income
    133       121  
Other income
    839       959  
Other-than-temporary impairment on securities, net of
               
$56 and $69 recognized in other
               
comprehensive income
    (296 )     (202 )
Gains on AFS securities
    1,349       1,004  
     Total noninterest income
    5,731       5,603  
                 
Salaries and employee benefits
    6,956       6,825  
Net occupancy expense
    989       969  
Equipment expenses
    466       651  
Software and processing expenses
    398       402  
FDIC insurance assessments
    774       846  
Foreclosed property expenses
    2,353       456  
Intangible asset amortization and impairment
    107       106  
Other expenses
    2,768       3,154  
     Total noninterest expense
    14,811       13,409  
                 
     Net income before taxes
    1,065       1,155  
Income tax expense
    115       301  
     Net income
    950       854  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    -       1  
     Net income attributable to First M&F Corp
    950       853  
                 
Earnings Per Common Share Calculations:
               
     Net income attributable to First M&F Corp
    950       853  
Dividends and accretion on preferred stock
    (432 )     (437 )
     Net income applicable to common stock
    518       416  
Earnings attributable to participating securities
    3       3  
     Net income allocated to common shareholders
    515       413  
                 
Weighted average shares (basic)
    9,109,095       9,069,346  
Weighted average shares (diluted)
    9,109,095       9,069,346  
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.06     $ 0.05  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.06     $ 0.05  

 
 

 
 
First M&F Corporation
                       
Financial Highlights
                       
   
YTD Ended
   
YTD Ended
   
YTD Ended
   
YTD Ended
 
   
March 31
   
December 31
   
March 31
   
December 31
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
   
2009
 
Performance Ratios:
                       
Return on assets (annualized)
    0.24 %     0.25 %     0.21 %     -3.63 %
Return on equity (annualized)  (a)
    3.58 %     3.74 %     3.28 %     -42.97 %
Return on common equity (annualized)  (a)
    2.31 %     2.87 %     2.20 %     -53.73 %
Efficiency ratio (c)
    79.26 %     78.47 %     78.16 %     89.87 %
Net interest margin (annualized, tax-equivalent)
    3.59 %     3.43 %     3.16 %     3.29 %
Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)
    0.60 %     1.65 %     1.99 %     4.50 %
Nonaccrual loans to total loans
    3.55 %     3.11 %     4.01 %     4.17 %
90 day accruing loans to total loans
    0.03 %     0.09 %     0.20 %     0.23 %
                                 
                                 
   
QTD Ended
   
QTD Ended
   
QTD Ended
   
QTD Ended
 
   
March 31
   
December 31
   
September 30
   
June 30
 
Per Common Share (diluted):
    2011       2010       2010       2010  
Net income
    0.06       0.03       1.49       0.09  
Cash dividends paid
    0.01       0.01       0.01       0.01  
Book value
    9.98       9.96       10.18       8.68  
Closing stock price
    4.08       3.74       3.38       3.86  
                                 
Loan Portfolio Composition: (in thousands)
                               
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    137,620       133,226       137,824       139,103  
Non-residential real estate
    642,372       646,731       626,747       615,571  
Residential real estate
    189,290       195,184       196,299       196,547  
Home equity loans
    38,622       40,305       40,523       41,254  
Consumer loans
    43,357       44,700       45,620       45,640  
   Total loans
    1,051,261       1,060,146       1,047,013       1,038,115  
                                 
Deposit Composition: (in thousands)
                               
Noninterest-bearing deposits
    208,457       212,199       220,556       227,825  
NOW deposits
    411,898       364,209       307,533       312,828  
MMDA deposits
    161,959       166,455       162,955       145,798  
Savings deposits
    116,714       114,769       117,175       114,426  
Core certificates of deposit under $100,000
    261,087       268,272       267,350       278,177  
Core certificates of deposit $100,000 and over
    222,617       234,500       228,543       245,182  
Brokered certificates of deposit under $100,000
    2,880       3,074       3,005       5,322  
Brokered certificates of deposit $100,000 and over
    14,464       11,934       14,762       14,253  
   Total deposits
    1,400,076       1,375,412       1,321,879       1,343,811  
                                 
Nonperforming Assets: (in thousands)
                               
Nonaccrual loans
    37,407       33,127       37,082       35,603  
Other real estate
    29,660       31,125       38,631       31,231  
Investment securities
    639       698       596       660  
   Total nonperforming assets
    67,706       64,950       76,309       67,494  
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
    338       951       858       1,307  
Restructured loans (accruing)
    16,320       18,052       18,518       15,374  
Total nonaccrual loan to loans
    3.55 %     3.11 %     3.53 %     3.41 %
Total nonperforming credit assets to loans and ORE
    6.19 %     5.85 %     6.95 %     6.22 %
Total nonperforming assets to assets ratio
    4.21 %     4.05 %     4.93 %     4.30 %
                                 
Allowance For Loan Loss Activity: (in thousands)
                               
Beginning balance
    16,025       20,077       18,301       21,115  
Provision for loan loss
    2,580       2,280       2,280       2,380  
Charge-offs
    (2,147 )     (6,536 )     (1,485 )     (5,706 )
Recoveries
    585       204       981       512  
Ending balance
    17,043       16,025       20,077       18,301  

 
 

 
 
First M&F Corporation
                       
Financial Highlights
                       
   
QTD Ended
   
QTD Ended
   
QTD Ended
   
QTD Ended
 
   
March 31
   
December 31
   
September 30
   
June 30
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
 
Condensed Income Statements: (in thousands)
                       
                         
Interest income
    17,569       17,603       17,855       18,222  
Interest expense
    4,844       5,235       5,561       6,324  
   Net interest income
    12,725       12,368       12,294       11,898  
Provision for loan losses
    2,580       2,280       2,280       2,380  
Noninterest revenues
    5,731       4,956       4,746       5,216  
Noninterest expenses
    14,811       14,628       13,111       13,342  
   Net income before taxes
    1,065       416       1,649       1,392  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    115       (226 )     407       120  
Noncontrolling interest
    -       1       (3 )     -  
   Net income
    950       641       1,245       1,272  
Preferred dividends
    (432 )     (375 )     (441 )     (439 )
Gain on exchange of preferred stock (Note 1)
    -       -       12,867       -  
   Net income applicable to common stock
    518       266       13,671       833  
Earnings (loss) attributable to participating securities
    3       (1 )     106       7  
   Net income allocated to common shareholders
    515       267       13,565       826  
                                 
Tax-equivalent net interest income
    12,955       12,624       12,563       12,180  
                                 
Selected Average Balances: (in thousands)
                               
Assets
    1,622,363       1,574,426       1,553,415       1,598,285  
Loans held for investment
    1,056,903       1,041,453       1,046,242       1,038,148  
Earning assets
    1,463,032       1,404,766       1,384,289       1,438,166  
Deposits
    1,403,733       1,341,738       1,331,624       1,362,362  
Equity
    107,633       109,110       108,535       105,381  
Common equity
    91,102       90,612       79,547       76,582  
                                 
Selected Ratios:
                               
Return on average assets (annualized)
    0.24 %     0.16 %     0.32 %     0.32 %
Return on average equity (annualized)  (a)
    3.58 %     2.33 %     4.55 %     4.84 %
Return on average common equity (annualized)  (a)
    2.31 %     1.16 %     4.01 %     4.37 %
Average equity to average assets
    6.63 %     6.93 %     6.99 %     6.59 %
Tangible equity to tangible assets  (b)
    6.41 %     6.38 %     6.72 %     6.56 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets  (b)
    5.37 %     5.36 %     5.67 %     4.70 %
Net interest margin (annualized, tax-equivalent)
    3.59 %     3.57 %     3.60 %     3.40 %
Efficiency ratio (c)
    79.26 %     83.22 %     75.75 %     76.69 %
Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)
    0.60 %     2.41 %     0.19 %     2.01 %
Nonaccrual loans to total loans
    3.55 %     3.11 %     3.53 %     3.41 %
90 day accruing loans to total loans
    0.03 %     0.09 %     0.08 %     0.13 %
Price to book
    0.41 x     0.38 x     0.33 x     0.44 x
Price to earnings
    17.00 x     31.17 x     0.57 x     10.72 x

 
 

 
 
First M&F Corporation
                         
Financial Highlights
                         
                           
Historical Earnings Trends:
         
Earnings
   
Earnings
       
           
Applicable to
   
Allocated to
       
           
Common
   
Common
       
     
Earnings
   
Stock
   
Shareholders
   
EPS
 
     
(in thousands)
   
(in thousands)
   
(in thousands)
   
(diluted)
 
1Q 2011       950       518       515       0.06  
4Q 2010       641       266       267       0.03  
3Q 2010       1,245       13,671       13,565       1.49  
2Q 2010       1,272       833       826       0.09  
1Q 2010       853       416       413       0.05  
4Q 2009       (27,311 )     (27,747 )     (27,488 )     (3.03 )
3Q 2009       (136 )     (571 )     (580 )     (0.06 )
2Q 2009       (5,111 )     (5,550 )     (5,498 )     (0.61 )
1Q 2009       (27,241 )     (27,395 )     (27,089 )     (2.99 )
                                   
                                   
                                   
Revenue Statistics:
           
Non-interest
   
Non-interest
         
     
Revenues
   
Revenues to
   
Revenues to
         
     
Per FTE
   
Ttl. Revenues
   
Avg. Assets
         
     
(thousands)
   
(percent)
   
(percent)
         
1Q 2011       37.9       30.67 %     1.43 %        
4Q 2010       35.4       28.19 %     1.25 %        
3Q 2010       34.9       27.42 %     1.21 %        
2Q 2010       35.1       29.98 %     1.31 %        
1Q 2010       34.4       32.66 %     1.39 %        
4Q 2009       32.8       26.09 %     1.05 %        
3Q 2009       34.4       29.81 %     1.30 %        
2Q 2009       31.2       29.92 %     1.24 %        
1Q 2009       32.3       29.81 %     1.28 %        
                                   
                                   
                                   
Expense Statistics:
   
Non-interest
                         
     
Expense to
   
Efficiency
                 
     
Avg. Assets
   
Ratio
                 
     
(percent)
   
(percent) (c)
                 
1Q 2011       3.70 %     79.26 %                
4Q 2010       3.69 %     83.22 %                
3Q 2010       3.35 %     75.75 %                
2Q 2010       3.35 %     76.69 %                
1Q 2010       3.32 %     78.16 %                
4Q 2009       8.25 %     106.73 %                
3Q 2009       3.41 %     78.34 %                
2Q 2009       3.94 %     95.10 %                
1Q 2009       7.65 %     80.41 %                

 
 

 
 
First M&F Corporation
                       
Average Balance Sheets/Yields and Costs (tax-equivalent)
                   
(In thousands with yields and costs annualized)
 
QTD March 2011
   
QTD March 2010
 
   
Average
         
Average
       
   
Balance
   
Yield/Cost
   
Balance
   
Yield/Cost
 
Interest bearing bank balances
    93,864       0.22 %     81,226       0.22 %
Federal funds sold
    25,000       0.25 %     49,848       0.21 %
Taxable investments (amortized cost)
    249,061       2.88 %     236,038       3.51 %
Tax-exempt investments (amortized cost)
    33,939       5.98 %     46,541       5.98 %
Loans held for sale
    4,265       3.85 %     11,506       2.76 %
Loans held for investment
    1,056,903       5.92 %     1,056,177       5.93 %
   Total earning assets
    1,463,032       4.93 %     1,481,336       5.02 %
Non-earning assets
    159,331               157,425          
   Total average assets
    1,622,363               1,638,761          
                                 
NOW
    402,801       0.81 %     330,094       1.07 %
MMDA
    161,581       0.85 %     147,128       1.08 %
Savings
    115,815       1.21 %     112,260       1.33 %
Certificates of Deposit
    514,184       1.86 %     576,885       2.50 %
Short-term borrowings
    23,917       0.25 %     13,733       0.56 %
Other borrowings
    80,261       4.97 %     131,820       4.80 %
   Total interest bearing liabilities
    1,298,559       1.51 %     1,311,920       2.09 %
Non-interest bearing deposits
    209,352               213,143          
Non-interest bearing liabilities
    6,819               8,114          
Preferred equity
    16,531               28,868          
Common equity
    91,102               76,716          
   Total average liabilities and equity
    1,622,363               1,638,761          
Net interest spread
            3.42 %             2.92 %
Effect of non-interest bearing deposits
            0.21 %             0.29 %
Effect of leverage
            -0.04 %             -0.05 %
   Net interest margin, tax-equivalent
            3.59 %             3.16 %
Less tax equivalent adjustment:
                               
   Investments
            0.05 %             0.07 %
   Loans
            0.01 %             0.01 %
Reported book net interest margin
            3.53 %             3.08 %

 
 

 
 
First M&F Corporation
       
Notes to Financial Schedules
       
         
(a)  Return on equity is calculated as: (Net income attributable to First M&F Corp) divided by (Total equity)
 
         
      Return on common equity is calculated as: (Net income attributable to First M&F Corp minus preferred dividends) divided by
      (Total First M&F Corp equity minus preferred stock)
       
         
(b)  Tangible equity to tangible assets is calculated as: (Total equity minus goodwill and other intangible assets) divided by
      (Total assets minus goodwill and other intangible assets)
     
         
      Tangible common equity to tangible assets is calculated as: (Total First M&F Corp equity minus preferred stock minus
      goodwill and other intangible assets) divided by (Total assets minus goodwill and other intangible assets)
 
         
(c)  Efficiency ratio is calculated as: (Noninterest expense) divided by (Tax-equivalent net interest income plus
 
      noninterest revenues)
       
         
         
     
         
         
Note 1: On September 29, 2010 the Company issued 30,000 shares of Class B, Series CD, par value $1,000 preferred stock to the U.S. Treasury to acquire its 30,000 shares outstanding of Class B, Series A, par value $1,000 preferred stock. The Series CD preferred stock issued has a dividend rate of 2.00%. The estimated fair value of the Series CD preferred stock as of September 29, 2010 was $16,159,000. The Series A preferred stock carried a dividend rate of 5.00% and had a book value of $29,026,000 as of September 29, 2010. The acquisition of the Series A shares in exchange for the Series CD shares resulted in a gain of $12,867,000 which was recorded as a credit to retained earnings.