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Exhibit 99.1

Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2011 Results

LITITZ, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2011--Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. (Susquehanna) (NASDAQ: SUSQ) today announced net income applicable to common shareholders for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011 was $9.8 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to $3.3 million for the first quarter of 2010, or $0.04 per diluted share.

“We made strides in several key areas during the first quarter,” said William J. Reuter, Susquehanna Bancshares Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Core deposits were up, and we achieved growth in consumer lending, leases and residential real estate lending, compared to fourth-quarter 2010.”

“The slow rate of economic recovery put pressure on the pace of improvement in credit quality, but troubled debt restructurings were down almost 32% from fourth-quarter 2010 to first-quarter 2011,” Reuter said. “The results for the quarter, combined with the fact that we ended our participation in the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program, positioned us to increase our dividend. This was the first step in what we expect to be a gradual increase toward a more normalized dividend rate.”

First Quarter Financial Results:

  • Net loans and leases decreased 4% to $9.6 billion from March 31, 2010.
    • Consumer loans increased 23% from March 31, 2010.
    • Real estate secured - residential loans increased 3% from March 31, 2010.
    • Real estate secured - commercial loans decreased 2% from March 31, 2010.
    • Leases decreased 8% from March 31, 2010.
    • Commercial loans decreased 9% from March 31, 2010.
    • Real estate - construction loans decreased 24% from March 31, 2010.
  • Total deposits were flat at $9.3 billion compared to March 31, 2010.
    • Non-interest-bearing demand deposits increased 8% from March 31, 2010.
    • Interest-bearing demand deposits increased 6% from March 31, 2010.
    • Savings deposits increased 3% from March 31, 2010.
    • Time deposits decreased 9% from March 31, 2010.
  • Net interest margin decreased 17 basis points to 3.63% compared to 3.80% for the first quarter of 2010.

  • Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 was 1.42% compared to 1.56% for the first quarter of 2010. Non-performing assets as a percentage of loans, leases and foreclosed real estate was 2.49% at March 31, 2011 compared to 2.69% at March 31, 2010. The provision for loan losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 was $35 million, compared to $45 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.
  • Common equity was $2.0 billion, or $15.38 per common share, at March 31, 2011 compared to $2.0 billion, or $15.47 per common share, at March 31, 2010.
  • Susquehanna’s regulatory capital ratios are as follows:
           
At March 31, 2011 Well-Capitalized Threshold
Tangible Common Ratio(1) 7.68% N/A
Tier 1 Common Ratio 9.67% N/A
Leverage Ratio 10.34% 5.0 %
Tier 1 Capital Ratio 12.75% 6.0 %
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio 14.83% 10.0 %
 
  • Return on average assets and average tangible equity(2) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011 finished at 0.28% and 4.86%, respectively. This compared to results of 0.22% and 3.80% for the same measurements, respectively, for the first quarter of 2010.

(1) Includes deferred tax liability associated with intangibles of $41.8 million.

(2)A non-GAAP-based financial measure. The most comparable GAAP-based measurement for return on average tangible equity is return on average equity. A reconciliation of the differences between non-GAAP-based and GAAP-based measurements can be found at the end of this release under the heading "Supplemental Reporting of Non-GAAP-Based Financial Measures."

Linked Quarter Results (First Quarter 2011 vs. Fourth Quarter 2010)

  • Net loans and leases were flat at $9.6 billion compared to December 31, 2010.
    • Consumer loans increased 4% from December 31, 2010.
    • Leases increased 2% from December 31, 2010.
    • Real estate secured – residential loans increased 1% from December 31, 2010.
    • Real estate secured – commercial loans were flat compared to December 31, 2010.
    • Commercial loans decreased 1% from December 31, 2010.
    • Real estate construction loans decreased 6% from December 31, 2010.
  • Total deposits increased 1% to $9.3 billion from December 31, 2010.
    • Interest-bearing demand deposits increased 1% from December 31, 2010.
    • Savings deposits increased 4% from December 31, 2010.
    • Non-interest bearing demand deposits increased 1% from December 31, 2010.
    • Time deposits increased 1% from December 31, 2010.

  • Net interest margin increased 2 basis points to 3.63% compared to the fourth quarter of 2010.
  • Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases remained flat at 1.42% compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. Non-performing assets as a percentage of loans, leases and foreclosed real estate owned increased 26 basis points from December 31, 2010 to 2.49% at March 31, 2011.

Additional Activity:

  • During the first quarter, Susquehanna paid $5.3 million to repurchase the warrant that had been issued to the U.S. Treasury in conjunction with the TARP Capital Purchase Program. The warrant had entitled the Treasury to purchase three million shares of Susquehanna common stock. By repurchasing the warrant, Susquehanna concluded its participation in the Troubled Asset Relief Program and eliminated the potential for dilution resulting from exercise of the warrant.
  • On April 20, 2011, Susquehanna’s Board of Directors declared a second-quarter dividend of $0.02 per common share, payable May 20, 2011 to shareholders of record as of May 3, 2011. This represents an increase from the first-quarter dividend of $0.01 per share.
  • Susquehanna Bank was the highest rated commercial bank in the Mid-Atlantic region in J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction StudySM. The study measures customer satisfaction with various factors of the retail banking experience, including account information, facilities, product offerings and problem resolution.

Susquehanna will broadcast its first quarter 2011 results conference call over the Internet on April 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. The conference call will include management’s discussion of first quarter 2011 results. The discussion may also include forward-looking information and financial goals. Investors will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call through a live broadcast on Susquehanna’s Web site. The event may be accessed by selecting "Investor Relations" near the top right of the home page then “Overview” and clicking on the first quarter webcast link. To listen to the live call, please go to the Web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled start time to download and install any necessary audio software. For those who are unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archived replay and podcast will be available on the Web site shortly after the call concludes.

Susquehanna is a financial services holding company with assets of approximately $14 billion. Headquartered in Lititz, Pa., Susquehanna provides banking and financial services at more than 220 branch locations in the mid-Atlantic region. Through Susquehanna Wealth Management, the company offers investment, fiduciary, brokerage, insurance, retirement planning, and private banking services, with approximately $6.5 billion in assets under management and administration. Susquehanna also operates an insurance brokerage and employee benefits company, a commercial finance company and a vehicle leasing company. Investor information may be requested on Susquehanna’s Web site at www.susquehanna.net.


This press release contains certain financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP. Susquehanna’s management uses these non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the company’s performance. These non-GAAP financial measures require management to make judgments about the exclusion of certain items, and if different judgments were made, the amounts reported would be different. These measures typically exclude the effects of intangibles and related amortization and include the tax benefit associated with revenue items that are tax-exempt. Disclosures regarding these non-GAAP financial measures are included in the accompanying financial information.

The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is intended to supplement investors’ understanding of Susquehanna’s core business activities. These non-GAAP disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures which may be presented by other companies.

This release includes forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In particular, this release includes a forward-looking statement regarding Susquehanna's dividend rate. This statement is subject to certain risks and uncertainties including risks relating to changes in the general economic climate, unforeseen action taken by regulators and the other risks set forth in Susquehanna's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Susquehanna encourages readers of this release to understand forward-looking statements to be strategic objectives rather than absolute targets of future performance. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Susquehanna does not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by law.


 

Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.

P.O. Box 1000
Lititz, PA 17543
 
       
SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Dollars in thousands, except per common share data)
 
 
1Q11 1Q10
Balance Sheet (EOP)
Investments $2,479,580 $1,778,804
Loans and leases 9,607,998 9,961,666
Allowance for loan & lease losses (ALLL) 193,233 178,819
Total assets 13,951,525 13,779,916
Deposits 9,280,857 9,312,292
Short-term borrowings 609,284 277,205
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings 1,091,125 898,244
Other long-term debt 694,398 730,896
Shareholders' equity 1,999,492 2,298,207
 
Stated book value per common share 15.38 15.47
Tangible book value per common share 7.31 7.30
 
Average Balance Sheet
Investments $2,477,775 $1,842,376
Loans and leases 9,584,098 9,993,835
Total earning assets 12,141,223 11,917,149
Total assets 13,965,750 13,803,972
Deposits 9,242,855 9,068,714
Other short-term borrowings 747,763 817,394
FHLB borrowings 1,100,358 975,745
Other long-term debt 700,526 694,204
Shareholders' equity 1,983,560 2,026,751
 
Income Statement
Net interest income $105,023 $108,291
Provision for loan and lease losses 35,000 45,000
Noninterest income 37,467 38,682
Noninterest expense 95,883 94,304
Income before taxes 11,607 7,669
Provision for income taxes 1,846 166
Net income 9,761 7,503
Net income available to common shareholders 9,761 3,315
Basic earnings per common share 0.08 0.04
Diluted earnings per common share 0.08 0.04
Cash dividends paid per common share 0.01 0.01
 
Asset Quality
Net charge-offs (NCOs) $33,601 $38,549
 
Nonaccrual loans & leases $212,941 $247,663
Foreclosed real estate 26,739 20,697
Total nonperforming assets (NPAs) $239,680 $268,360
 
Restructured loans $78,459 $55,038
Loans & leases 90 days past due 10,278 20,412

 
Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.
P.O. Box 1000
Lititz, PA 17543
 
 
RATIO ANALYSIS     1Q11     1Q10
 
Credit Quality
NCOs / Average loans & leases 1.42 % 1.56 %
NPAs / Loans & leases + foreclosed real estate 2.49 % 2.69 %
ALLL / Nonaccrual loans & leases 90.74 % 72.20 %
ALLL / Total loans & leases 2.01 % 1.80 %
 
Capital Adequacy
Equity / Assets 14.33 % 16.68 %
Long-term debt / Equity 34.73 % 31.80 %
 
Profitability
Return on average assets 0.28 % 0.22 %
Return on average equity 2.00 % 1.50 %
Return on average tangible equity (1) 4.86 % 3.80 %
Net interest margin 3.63 % 3.80 %
Efficiency ratio 65.64 % 62.72 %
 
(1)Supplemental Reporting of Non-GAAP-based Financial Measures-Return on average tangible equity
 

Return on average tangible equity is a non-GAAP-based financial measure calculated using non-GAAP-based amounts. The most directly comparable measure is return on average equity which is calculated using GAAP-based amounts. We calculate return on average tangible equity by excluding the balance of intangible assets and their related amortization expense from our calculation of return on average equity. Management uses the return on average tangible equity in order to review our core operating results. Management believes that this is a better measure of our performance. In addition, this is consistent with the treatment by bank regulatory agencies, which excludes goodwill and other intangible assets from the calculation of risk-based capital ratios. A reconciliation of return on average equity to return on average tangible equity is set forth below.

 
       
1Q11 1Q10
Return on average equity (GAAP basis) 2.00% 1.50%

Effect of excluding average intangible assets and related amortization

2.86% 2.30%
Return on average tangible equity 4.86% 3.80%
 

 
Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.
P.O. Box 1000
Lititz, PA 17543
 
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)            
 
March 31, December 31, March 31,
2011 2010 2010
(in thousands, except share data)
Assets
Cash and due from banks $191,207 $200,646 $318,678
Unrestricted short-term investments 24,635   52,252   69,718  
Cash and cash equivalents 215,842 252,898 388,396

Interest-bearing deposits held by consolidated variable interest entities that can be used only to settle obligations of the consolidated variable interest entities

5,168 7,260 7,631
Restricted short-term investments 28,260 34,435 100
Securities available for sale 2,470,969 2,408,943 1,769,939

Securities held to maturity (fair values approximate $8,611, $8,668, and $8,865)

8,611 8,668 8,865
Loans and leases, net of unearned income 9,397,786 9,417,801 9,721,583

Loans held by consolidated variable interest entities that can be used only to settle obligations of the consolidated variable interest entities

210,212 215,396 240,083
Less: Allowance for loan and lease losses 193,233   191,834   178,819  
Net loans and leases 9,414,765   9,441,363   9,782,847  
Premises and equipment, net 165,747 165,557 164,691
Other real estate owned 28,212 19,962 20,697
Accrued income receivable 36,741 36,121 36,700
Bank-owned life insurance 360,312 359,579 356,480
Goodwill 1,018,031 1,018,031 1,018,031
Intangible assets with finite lives 31,912 34,076 41,130
Other assets 166,955   167,192   184,409  
Total assets $13,951,525   $13,954,085   $13,779,916  
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Deposits:
Demand $1,387,130 $1,372,235 $1,287,303
Interest-bearing demand 3,669,322 3,646,714 3,472,338
Savings 798,979 767,852 772,794
Time 2,074,648 2,168,503 2,473,863
Time of $100 or more 1,350,778   1,235,903   1,305,994  
Total deposits 9,280,857 9,191,207 9,312,292
Federal Home Loan Bank short-term borrowings 375,000 300,000 0
Other short-term borrowings 609,284 770,623 277,205
Federal Home Loan Bank long-term borrowings 716,125 801,620 898,244
Other long-term debt 176,036 176,038 176,045
Junior subordinated debentures 323,030 322,880 322,469

Long-term debt of consolidated variable interest entities for which creditors do not have recourse to Susquehanna's general credit

195,332 207,036 232,382
Accrued interest, taxes, and expenses payable 47,703 46,449 46,414
Deferred taxes 39,906 33,729 74,298
Other liabilities 188,760   119,701   142,360  
Total liabilities 11,952,033   11,969,283   11,481,709  
 
Shareholders' equity:

Preferred stock, $1,000 liquidation value, 5,000,000 shares authorized. Outstanding: 0 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and 300,000 at March 31, 2010

0 0 292,797

Common stock, $2.00 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized. Issued: 129,975,635 at March 31, 2011; 129,965,635 at December 31, 2010; and 129,645,084 at March 31, 2010

259,951 259,931 259,290

Treasury stock, at cost. 2,527 at March 31, 2011 and 0 at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010

(24 ) 0 0
Additional paid-in capital 1,295,979 1,301,042 1,298,934
Retained earnings 490,425 481,964 474,811

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes of $26,109; $32,526; and $14,875, respectively

(46,839 ) (58,135 ) (27,625 )
Total shareholders' equity 1,999,492   1,984,802   2,298,207  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $13,951,525   $13,954,085   $13,779,916  
 

   
Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.
P.O. Box 1000
Lititz, PA 17543
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
  2011     2010  
(in thousands, except per share data)
Interest Income:
Loans and leases, including fees $ 126,799 $ 136,229
Securities:
Taxable 15,681 14,029
Tax-exempt 3,951 3,690
Dividends 1,022 974
Short-term investments   28     34  
Total interest income   147,481     154,956  
Interest Expense:
Deposits:
Interest-bearing demand and savings 5,812 5,711
Time 15,181 22,722
Federal Home Loan Bank short-term borrowings 2,308 38
Other short-term borrowings 1,897 758
Federal Home Loan Bank long-term borrowings 8,084 9,597
Other long-term debt   9,176     7,839  
Total interest expense   42,458     46,665  
Net interest income 105,023 108,291
Provision for loan and lease losses   35,000     45,000  
Net interest income, after provision for loan and lease losses   70,023     63,291  
Noninterest Income:
Service charges on deposit accounts 7,756 8,069
Vehicle origination and servicing fees 1,904 1,597
Asset management fees 7,161 7,113
Income from fiduciary-related activities 1,834 1,805
Commissions on brokerage, life insurance and annuity sales 2,255 1,661
Commissions on property and casualty insurance sales 3,985 3,403
Other commissions and fees 5,987 5,498
Income from bank-owned life insurance 1,106 1,290
Net gain on sale of loans and leases 4,051 1,967
Net realized gain on sales of securities 1,869 6,593
Total other-than-temporary impairment, net of recoveries (2,372 ) (557 )
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (before taxes)   140     0  
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings (2,232 ) (557 )
Other   1,791     243  
Total noninterest income   37,467     38,682  
Noninterest Expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits 50,992 48,134
Occupancy 9,655 9,841
Furniture and equipment 3,066 3,678
Advertising and marketing 2,347 2,781
FDIC insurance 3,381 4,209
Legal fees 2,594 1,764
Amortization of intangible assets 2,163 2,383
Vehicle lease disposal 2,437 3,328
Other   19,248     18,186  
Total noninterest expenses   95,883     94,304  
Income before income taxes 11,607 7,669
Provision for income taxes   1,846     166  
Net Income 9,761 7,503
Preferred stock dividends and accretion   0     4,188  
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders $ 9,761   $ 3,315  
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 0.08 $ 0.04
Diluted $ 0.08 $ 0.04
Cash dividends per common share $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Average common shares outstanding:
Basic 129,727 94,591
Diluted 129,796 94,609

           
Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.
P.O. Box 1000
Lititz, PA 17543
 
DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
Interest rates and interest differential-taxable equivalent basis
 
For the Three-month Period Ended For the Three-month Period Ended
March 31, 2011 March 31, 2010
Average Average
(Dollars in thousands) Balance   Interest   Rate (%) Balance   Interest   Rate (%)
Assets
Short-term investments $ 79,350 $ 28 0.14 $ 80,938 $ 34 0.17
Investment securities:
Taxable 2,079,482 16,703 3.26 1,498,905 15,003 4.06
Tax-advantaged   398,293     6,078 6.19   343,471     5,677 6.70
Total investment securities   2,477,775     22,781 3.73   1,842,376     20,680 4.55
Loans and leases, (net):
Taxable 9,291,685 124,108 5.42 9,735,566 133,628 5.57
Tax-advantaged   292,413     4,141 5.74   258,269     4,002 6.28
Total loans and leases   9,584,098     128,249 5.43   9,993,835     137,630 5.59
 
Total interest-earning assets 12,141,223   151,058 5.05 11,917,149   158,344 5.39
Allowance for loan and lease losses (191,213 ) (174,890 )
Other non-earning assets   2,015,740     2,061,713  
 
Total assets $ 13,965,750   $ 13,803,972  
 
Liabilities
Deposits:
Interest-bearing demand $ 3,686,930 5,519 0.61 $ 3,353,579 5,425 0.66
Savings 780,484 293 0.15 750,932 286 0.15
Time 3,435,868 15,181 1.79 3,740,414 22,722 2.46
Short-term borrowings 747,763 1,897 1.03 817,394 758 0.38
FHLB borrowings 1,100,358 10,392 3.83 975,745 9,635 4.00
Long-term debt   700,526     9,176 5.31   694,204     7,839 4.58
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities 10,451,929   42,458 1.65 10,332,268   46,665 1.83
Demand deposits 1,339,573 1,223,789
Other liabilities   190,688     221,164  
 
Total liabilities 11,982,190 11,777,221
 
Equity   1,983,560     2,026,751  
 

Total liabilities & shareholders' equity

$ 13,965,750   $ 13,803,972  
 

Net interest income / yield on average earning assets

$ 108,600 3.63 $ 111,679 3.80
 

1.

Average loan balances include non accrual loans.

2.

Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis using a marginal tax rate of 35%.

3.

For presentation in this table, average balances and the corresponding average rates for investment securities are based upon historical cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts.


 
Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.
Loans and Leases
(Dollars in thousands)
         
 
Total Loans and Leases
03/31/11 12/31/10 03/31/10
Commercial, financial, and agricultural $ 1,798,986 $ 1,816,519 $ 1,972,147
Real estate - construction 824,680 877,223 1,083,596
Real estate secured - residential 2,689,467 2,666,692 2,618,257
Real estate secured - commercial 2,984,262 2,998,176 3,035,248
Consumer 626,504 603,084 507,413
Leases   684,099   671,503   745,005
Total loans and leases $ 9,607,998 $ 9,633,197 $ 9,961,666
 
 
Nonaccrual Loans and Leases
03/31/11 12/31/10 09/30/10 06/30/10 03/31/10
Commercial, financial, and agricultural $ 19,972 $ 20,012 $ 22,522 $ 24,917 $ 23,009
Real estate - construction 56,446 57,779 76,418 89,476 97,234
Real estate secured - residential 55,930 50,973 47,564 48,213 52,749
Real estate secured - commercial 77,533 65,313 77,858 70,785 70,635
Consumer 0 1 2 4 24
Leases   3,060   2,817   3,054   3,983   4,012
Total nonaccrual loans and leases $ 212,941 $ 196,895 $ 227,418 $ 237,378 $ 247,663
 
 
Restructured Loans
03/31/11 12/31/10 09/30/10 06/30/10 03/31/10
Commercial, financial, and agricultural $ 14,999 $ 15,877 $ 14,796 $ 15,391 $ 15,042
Real estate - construction 298 6,125 4,847 4,149 3,792
Real estate secured - residential 9,363 11,300 20,236 7,625 5,419
Real estate secured - commercial 53,799 81,034 78,692 51,823 30,785
Consumer   0   230   827   607   0
Total restructured loans $ 78,459 $ 114,566 $ 119,398 $ 79,595 $ 55,038
 
 
Net Charge-offs
1Q 2011 4Q 2010 3Q 2010 2Q 2010 1Q 2010
Commercial, financial, and agricultural $ 3,700 $ 2,335 $ 4,298 $ 7,701 $ 3,792
Real estate - construction 8,154 20,607 15,017 11,798 11,313
Real estate secured - residential 3,803 5,477 3,117 3,062 5,983
Real estate secured - commercial 14,442 4,132 10,149 10,531 14,530
Consumer 2,079 366 451 771 622
Leases   1,423   1,364   1,648   2,161   2,309
Total net charge-offs $ 33,601 $ 34,281 $ 34,680 $ 36,024 $ 38,549

CONTACT:
Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.
Abram G. Koser, Vice President, Investor Relations
(717) 625-6305
ir@susquehanna.net