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Exhibit 99.1

 

For additional information, contact:

 

Edward C. Barrett

Executive Vice President

Chief Financial Officer

Daytime: 610.603.7251

 

NASDAQ: VIST

www.VISTfc.com

 

For Immediate Release

 

VIST Financial Corp.

Announces Third Quarter 2011 Earnings & Cash Dividend

 

Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, October 25, 2011. VIST Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: VIST) reported net income of $1.4 million for the third quarter of 2011, as compared to a net loss of $602,000 for the same period in 2010.  Basic and diluted earnings per common share were $0.15 for the third quarter of 2011, as compared to basic and diluted losses per common share of $0.16 for the same period in 2010.

 

For the first nine months of 2011, the Company reported net income of $3.2 million, as compared to $2.6 million for the same period in 2010.   Basic and diluted earnings per common share were $0.30 for the first nine months of 2011, as compared to basic and diluted earnings per common share of $0.22 for the same period in 2010.

 

The improved operating results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2011, as compared to the same periods in 2010, resulted from a significant increase in net interest income, a reduction of loan loss provision and fewer losses on the sale of other real estate owned.  The operating results for the first nine months of 2010 reflected a gain of approximately $1.9 million on the sale of a 25% equity interest in First HSA, LLC related to the transfer of approximately $89.0 million of health savings account deposits.

 

Commenting on the third quarter 2011 results, Robert D. Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer of VIST Financial Corp. said, “We are pleased with the progress we are making this year on a linked quarter basis through September 30, 2011 with both our core operating results and reported net income of $1.4 million for the third quarter.  Our financial results will continue to be influenced for the balance of the year with elevated asset quality costs and the potential of additional OTTI charges.  Our near term forecast contemplates a slow but steady improvement in our regional business climate.”

 

Davis stated, “As we entered the third quarter of this year at VIST Bank, our commercial loan pipeline was strong which suggested we would experience growth in the third quarter.  This growth did not materialize due in great part to the turmoil this summer in the capital markets, which clearly eroded both business and consumer confidence.  Our asset quality metrics remain stable with non-performing assets to total assets of 2.46%.  At September 30, 2011, our allowance for loan losses provided adequate coverage of both total loans and non-performing loans.”

 

Davis continued, “In July of this year, VIST Financial filed an S-1 Registration statement with the SEC. The Company’s existing capital ratios continue to exceed all regulatory guidelines for a well-capitalized institution; and given the present volatility and uncertainty of the equity markets, we are evaluating capital alternatives both in terms of timing and the amount of capital to be raised.”

 

Davis concluded, “We are pleased that our board of directors has declared a cash dividend.  By this action, our board respects both the need to preserve capital while demonstrating confidence in our future operating results.”

 



 

Net interest income increased $4.6 million, or 15%, to $34.6 million for the first nine months of 2011, as compared to $30.0 million for the same period in 2010.  The increase in net interest income was primarily the result of a higher level of loans, which was attributable to the covered loans acquired in the Allegiance acquisition and strong commercial loan growth during the fourth quarter of 2010. The average balance of loans (including covered loans) for the first nine months of 2011 increased by $88.2 million or 10%, to $993.7 million, as compared to $905.4 million for the same period in 2010.  The cost of interest-bearing deposits for the first nine months of 2011 decreased to 1.45%, as compared to 1.80% for same period in 2010.  The Corporation’s taxable-equivalent net interest margin percentage for the first nine months of 2011, improved to 3.63% as compared to 3.44% for same period in 2010.

 

The provision for loan losses was $6.1 million for the first nine months of 2011, as compared to $8.2 million for the same period in 2010. The elevated provision for loan losses for the first nine months of 2010 was reflective of higher charge-offs in 2010 and an increase in the specific allowance required on impaired loans due to underlying collateral values being more depressed in 2010. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans increased to 1.67% at September 30, 2011, as compared to 1.55% at December 31, 2010 and September 30, 2010. The increased level of the allowance for loan losses reflects continued credit risk related to certain commercial credits that remain stressed as a result of the prolonged economic downturn. The Corporation closely monitors the loan portfolio and the adequacy of the loan loss reserve by regularly evaluating borrower financial performance, underlying collateral values and other relevant factors. At September 30, 2011, non-covered non-performing loans were $32.2 million or 3.5% of non-covered loans compared to $27.1 million or 2.8% of non-covered loans at December 31, 2010.

 

Total assets increased by approximately $125.0 million or 9%, to $1.49 billion at September 30, 2011 from $1.36 billion at September 30, 2010. Total deposits increased by approximately $137.1 million or 13%, to $1.22 billion at September 30, 2011 from $1.08 billion at September 30, 2010.  In addition to the deposits assumed in the Allegiance acquisition, deposit growth has been attributable to our ability to attract and retain lower cost core deposits.

 

Declaration of Cash Dividend

 

The Corporation reported that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Company’s common stock to shareholders of record on November 3, 2011 payable November 15, 2011.

 

VIST Financial Corp. is diversified financial services company headquartered in Wyomissing, PA, offering banking, insurance, investments, and wealth management services throughout Berks, Southern Schuylkill, Montgomery, Delaware, Philadelphia and Chester Counties.

 



 

This release may contain forward-looking statements with respect to the Company’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates, and intentions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and are subject to change based on various factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

 

Quarterly Shareholder and Investor Conference Call

 

VIST Financial Corp. will host a quarterly investor conference call on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Interested parties can join the conference call and ask questions by dialing 877.317.6789 or listening through the computer by clicking on the following link:

 

https://services.choruscall.com/links/vist111026.html

 

The conference call can also be accessed through a link located under the Investor Relations page within VIST Financial Corp’s website:  www.VISTfc.com.

 

To replay the conference call, dial 877.344.7529 (Conference # 10004931) which will be available one hour after the end of the call on October 26, 2011.  The conference call will be archived for 90 days and will be available at the link above and on the Company’s Investor Relations webpage.

 



 

VIST FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited; in thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

16,067

 

$

15,443

 

$

15,163

 

Federal funds sold

 

 

1,500

 

54,050

 

Interest-bearing deposits in banks

 

39,428

 

872

 

31

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

55,495

 

17,815

 

69,244

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available for sale

 

347,522

 

279,755

 

270,049

 

Securities held to maturity, fair value of $2,491 at September 30, 2011; $1,888 at December 31, 2010; and $1,955 at September 30, 2010

 

2,584

 

2,022

 

2,090

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 

6,100

 

7,099

 

5,715

 

Mortgage loans held for sale

 

1,772

 

3,695

 

3,390

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

927,850

 

954,363

 

927,579

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

(15,458

)

(14,790

)

(14,418

)

Net loans

 

912,392

 

939,573

 

913,161

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Covered loans

 

57,032

 

66,770

 

 

Premises and equipment, net

 

6,515

 

5,639

 

5,781

 

Other real estate owned

 

2,849

 

5,303

 

3,531

 

Covered other real estate owned

 

596

 

247

 

 

Goodwill

 

42,108

 

41,858

 

40,249

 

Identifiable intangible assets, net

 

3,385

 

3,795

 

4,265

 

Bank owned life insurance

 

19,710

 

19,373

 

19,252

 

FDIC prepaid deposit insurance

 

2,911

 

3,985

 

4,429

 

FDIC indemnification asset

 

6,816

 

7,003

 

 

Other assets

 

17,947

 

21,080

 

19,544

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

1,485,734

 

$

1,425,012

 

$

1,360,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest bearing

 

$

116,543

 

$

122,450

 

$

110,378

 

Interest bearing

 

1,098,961

 

1,026,830

 

968,024

 

Total deposits

 

1,215,504

 

1,149,280

 

1,078,402

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase agreements

 

103,917

 

106,843

 

108,885

 

Federal funds purchased

 

 

 

 

Borrowings

 

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

Junior subordinated debt, at fair value

 

18,591

 

18,437

 

18,012

 

Other liabilities

 

6,708

 

8,005

 

9,611

 

Total liabilities

 

1,344,720

 

1,292,565

 

1,224,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock: $0.01 par value; authorized 1,000,000 shares; $1,000 liquidation preference per share; 25,000 shares of Series A 5% (increasing to 9% in 2014) cumulative preferred stock issued and outstanding; Less: discount of $1,136 at September 30, 2011; $1,480 at December 31, 2010 ; and $1,587 at September 30, 2010

 

23,864

 

23,520

 

23,413

 

Common stock, $5.00 par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued: 6,593,435 shares at September 30, 2011; 6,546,273 shares at December 31, 2010; and 6,525,010 shares at September 30, 2010

 

32,968

 

32,732

 

32,625

 

Stock warrant

 

2,307

 

2,307

 

2,307

 

Surplus

 

65,741

 

65,506

 

65,521

 

Retained earnings

 

13,928

 

12,960

 

12,359

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

2,397

 

(4,387

)

(244

)

Treasury stock: 10,484 shares at cost

 

(191

)

(191

)

(191

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

141,014

 

132,447

 

135,790

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

1,485,734

 

$

1,425,012

 

$

1,360,700

 

 



 

VIST FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited; in thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and dividend income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and fees on loans

 

$

13,434

 

$

12,638

 

$

40,920

 

$

37,496

 

Interest on securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxable

 

3,134

 

2,691

 

8,796

 

8,532

 

Tax-exempt

 

311

 

423

 

979

 

1,269

 

Dividend income

 

21

 

21

 

65

 

39

 

Other interest income

 

21

 

15

 

36

 

289

 

Total interest and dividend income

 

16,921

 

15,788

 

50,796

 

47,625

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest on deposits

 

3,793

 

3,954

 

11,409

 

12,694

 

Interest on short-term borrowings

 

1

 

 

1

 

18

 

Interest on repurchase agreements

 

1,201

 

1,205

 

3,564

 

3,585

 

Interest on borrowings

 

 

90

 

7

 

277

 

Interest on junior subordinated debt

 

410

 

363

 

1,223

 

1,052

 

Total interest expense

 

5,405

 

5,612

 

16,204

 

17,626

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

11,516

 

10,176

 

34,592

 

29,999

 

Provision for loan losses

 

1,977

 

3,550

 

6,067

 

8,160

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

9,539

 

6,626

 

28,525

 

21,839

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions and fees from insurance sales

 

3,139

 

3,024

 

9,152

 

9,192

 

Customer service fees

 

427

 

478

 

1,277

 

1,610

 

Mortgage banking activities

 

209

 

266

 

527

 

631

 

Brokerage and investment advisory commissions and fees

 

152

 

279

 

489

 

565

 

Earnings on bank owned life insurance

 

119

 

111

 

337

 

302

 

Other commissions and fees

 

448

 

402

 

1,364

 

1,464

 

Gain on sale of equity interest

 

 

 

 

1,875

 

Loss on sale of other real estate owned

 

(168

)

(838

)

(1,180

)

(1,432

)

Other (loss) income

 

(91

)

223

 

(114

)

464

 

Net realized gains on sales of securities

 

490

 

179

 

872

 

465

 

Total other-than-temporary impairment losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other-than-temporary impairment losses on investments

 

507

 

(785

)

309

 

(783

)

Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income

 

(1,113

)

163

 

(1,221

)

12

 

Net credit impairment loss recognized in earnings

 

(606

)

(622

)

(912

)

(771

)

Total non-interest income

 

4,119

 

3,502

 

11,812

 

14,365

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

6,102

 

5,584

 

18,002

 

16,422

 

Occupancy expense

 

1,173

 

1,057

 

3,666

 

3,274

 

Furniture and equipment expense

 

670

 

655

 

2,064

 

1,941

 

Outside processing services

 

926

 

1,036

 

2,923

 

2,921

 

Professional services

 

863

 

750

 

2,666

 

2,104

 

Marketing and advertising expense

 

339

 

285

 

1,224

 

792

 

FDIC deposit and other insurance expense

 

215

 

612

 

1,440

 

1,668

 

Amortization of identifiable intangible assets

 

135

 

146

 

410

 

417

 

Other real estate owned expense

 

589

 

687

 

1,413

 

1,785

 

Other expense

 

957

 

967

 

2,680

 

2,816

 

Total non-interest expense

 

11,969

 

11,779

 

36,488

 

34,140

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

1,689

 

(1,651

)

3,849

 

2,064

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

270

 

(1,049

)

616

 

(573

)

Net income (loss)

 

1,419

 

(602

)

3,233

 

2,637

 

Preferred stock dividends and discount accretion

 

427

 

420

 

1,282

 

1,259

 

Net income (loss) available to common shareholders

 

$

992

 

$

(1,022

)

$

1,951

 

$

1,378

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share

 

6,579,850

 

6,511,195

 

6,571,411

 

6,192,250

 

Basic earnings per common share

 

$

0.15

 

$

(0.16

)

$

0.30

 

$

0.22

 

Average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per common share

 

6,603,398

 

6,551,278

 

6,612,204

 

6,236,889

 

Diluted earnings per common share

 

$

0.15

 

$

(0.16

)

$

0.30

 

$

0.22

 

Cash dividends declared per actual common shares outstanding

 

$

0.05

 

$

0.05

 

$

0.15

 

$

0.15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest margin

 

3.50

%

3.48

%

3.63

%

3.44

%

 



 

VIST FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

As Of and For The Three-Month Period Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2011

 

2011

 

2010

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans outstanding

 

$

927,850

 

$

933,068

 

$

926,194

 

$

954,363

 

$

927,579

 

Covered loans outstanding

 

57,032

 

58,954

 

62,818

 

66770

 

n/a

 

Troubled debt restructurings (accruing)

 

6,683

 

8,790

 

11,115

 

10,772

 

12,975

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

15,458

 

15,439

 

15,283

 

14,790

 

14,418

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-PERFORMING ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-accrual loans

 

$

31,919

 

$

30,273

 

$

28,120

 

$

26,513

 

$

25,938

 

Loans past due 90 days or more still accruing

 

306

 

215

 

456

 

594

 

196

 

Total non-performing loans

 

32,225

 

30,488

 

28,576

 

27,107

 

26,134

 

Other real estate owned

 

2,849

 

2,337

 

1,769

 

5,303

 

3,531

 

Total non-performing assets

 

$

35,074

 

$

32,825

 

$

30,345

 

$

32,410

 

$

29,665

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSET QUALITY STATISTICS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)

 

0.84

%

0.74

%

0.74

%

0.75

%

0.77

%

Allowance for loan losses as a percent of loans

 

1.67

%

1.65

%

1.65

%

1.55

%

1.55

%

Allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing loans

 

47.97

%

50.64

%

53.48

%

54.56

%

55.17

%

Allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing assets

 

44.07

%

47.03

%

50.36

%

45.63

%

48.60

%

Net charge-offs

 

1,958

 

1,704

 

1,737

 

1,678

 

1,957

 

Non-performing assets to total assets *

 

2.46

%

2.35

%

2.25

%

2.39

%

2.18

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-PERFORMING COVERED ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Covered non-accrual loans

 

$

5,739

 

$

5,805

 

$

4,036

 

$

4,408

 

n/a

 

Covered other real estate owned

 

596

 

520

 

711

 

247

 

n/a

 

 


* Excludes covered assets

 



 

VIST FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

Average Balance Sheet

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal funds sold

 

$

 

$

43,386

 

$

7,281

 

$

26,439

 

Interest bearing deposits in banks

 

18,722

 

113

 

8,369

 

23,650

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities

 

345,700

 

263,657

 

310,405

 

268,585

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage loans held for sale

 

1,808

 

2,645

 

1,423

 

1,896

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial loans

 

772,297

 

732,026

 

771,780

 

727,123

 

Consumer loans

 

106,974

 

122,261

 

110,821

 

126,346

 

Mortgage loans

 

47,935

 

53,120

 

50,340

 

50,076

 

Total loans

 

927,206

 

907,407

 

932,941

 

903,545

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Covered loans

 

58,013

 

 

59,290

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest earning assets

 

1,351,449

 

1,217,208

 

1,319,709

 

1,224,115

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill and intangible assets

 

45,328

 

44,357

 

45,463

 

44,157

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non interest-earning assets

 

64,086

 

65,396

 

70,616

 

71,714

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

1,460,863

 

$

1,326,961

 

$

1,435,788

 

$

1,339,986

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest bearing

 

$

118,465

 

$

114,340

 

$

119,023

 

$

109,257

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest bearing:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOW, money market and savings

 

608,012

 

475,332

 

573,883

 

502,360

 

Time deposits

 

465,592

 

453,310

 

475,716

 

442,492

 

Total interest bearing deposits

 

1,073,604

 

928,642

 

1,049,599

 

944,852

 

Total deposits

 

1,192,069

 

1,042,982

 

1,168,622

 

1,054,109

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase agreements

 

104,606

 

110,499

 

105,502

 

112,135

 

Federal funds purchased

 

178

 

20

 

 

 

4,880

 

Borrowings

 

 

10,000

 

518

 

10,366

 

Junior subordinated debt

 

18,472

 

19,294

 

18,501

 

19,553

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest bearing liabilities

 

1,196,860

 

1,068,455

 

1,174,120

 

1,091,786

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest bearing liabilities

 

7,127

 

8,265

 

7,660

 

8,177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

138,411

 

135,901

 

134,985

 

130,766

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilties and shareholders equity

 

$

1,460,863

 

$

1,326,961

 

$

1,435,788

 

$

1,339,986