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Section 2 Exhibit 99.1
[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE]
First Business Financial Services, Inc.
401 Charmany Drive
Madison, WI 53719
First Business Financial Services, Inc.
401 Charmany Drive
Madison, WI 53719
FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES INCREASED EARNINGS FOR THE THIRD
QUARTER AND FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2011
QUARTER AND FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2011
Madison, WI October 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the
Company) (NASDAQ: FBIZ) today reported strong third quarter 2011 net income, as the Company
continued to increase its top line revenue and net interest margin.
Highlights for the periods ended September 30, 2011 include:
| Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2011 increased to $2.2 million,
compared to $969,000 for the same period of 2010. |
| Net income was $6.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to
$343,000 for the same period in 2010. Excluding 2010s $2.7 million goodwill impairment
charge, net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 grew $3.0 million over the
prior year. |
| Diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended September 30, 2011 rose to
$0.83, compared to $0.38 per common share for the third quarter of 2010. |
| Annualized return on average equity and return on average assets were 14.02% and 0.78%,
respectively, for the three month period ended September 30, 2011, compared to 6.96% and
0.35% for the same period in 2010. |
| Net interest margin of 3.40% for the third quarter of 2011 was an improvement of 28
basis points compared to the third quarter of 2010. |
| Non-performing assets of $29.1 million at September 30, 2011 declined by $11.1 million
from December 31, 2010. |
| Top line revenue increased 10.5% to $31.7 million for the nine months ended September
30, 2011, compared to $28.7 million for the same period in 2010. |
| Core earnings of $11.7 million for the first nine months of 2011 grew 26.8% over the
first nine months of 2010. |
The Company, the parent company of First Business Bank and First Business Bank Milwaukee,
recorded third quarter 2011 net income of $2.2 million, or diluted earnings per common share of
$0.83, compared to net income of $969,000, or diluted earnings per common share of $0.38, for the
third quarter of 2010.
The Company, which serves businesses, key executives and high net worth individuals in its primary
market of Wisconsin, increased net income for the first nine months of 2011 to $6.0
million or $2.32 per diluted common share. This compares to net income of $343,000 or $0.14 per
diluted common share earned in the first nine months of 2010. Adjusted to exclude the impact of
the $2.7 million goodwill impairment charge in last years second quarter, net income grew $3.0
million over the first nine months of 2010.
We achieved meaningful progress toward our stated corporate goals, with strong top line
revenue growth bolstering core earnings and return on assets during the third quarter, said Corey
A. Chambas, President and Chief Executive Officer. Against the challenging national economic
backdrop of the past three months, First Business delivered third quarter profitability that is
among our strongest ever. Weve grown in-market deposits and continued to lower our deposit
funding costs, while our asset quality continues to improve.
Net interest income increased 11.6% to $9.1 million in the third quarter of 2011 from $8.2
million in the same quarter of 2010. The improvement reflects a 28 basis point widening of the net
interest margin to 3.40%, primarily resulting from a 39 basis point decline in the average rate
paid on interest-bearing deposit balances. Lower deposit pricing in 2011, as compared to 2010,
reflects consistent low interest rates maintained by the Federal Reserve in each period, which has
facilitated pricing for new deposits and repricing of maturing deposits commensurate with current
market rates. Consequently, interest expense for the third quarter decreased 16.6% to $5.0
million, compared to $6.0 million for the third quarter 2010.
Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $26.6 million, an increase of
$2.9 million or 12.1% compared to the same period of the prior year. Interest income of $42.4
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was relatively flat when compared to prior
year, while interest expense of $15.8 million decreased $3.0 million or 15.8% compared to the first
nine months of 2010. The primary driver of the decline in interest expense was a 38 basis point
decline in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits, resulting in a 28 basis point
increase in the net interest margin to 3.31% for the first nine months of 2011 as compared to 3.03%
for the same period of 2010.
Non-interest income for the third quarter of 2011 was $1.7 million and grew $57,000 or 3.4%
compared with the same period of the prior year. The increase was related to growth in the Trust
and Investment Services business, which saw 22.1% growth in assets under management over the amount
as of September 30, 2010 and corresponding growth of 8.7% in trust and investment services fees to
$622,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. In addition, increased asset based lending
activity was a significant driver of growth in loan fees of $69,000 or 22.2%.
Non-interest income for the first nine months of 2011 totaled $5.1 million, which was $159,000 or
3.2% higher than the same period of the prior year. Loan fees increased 21.6% or $192,000 to $1.1
million, driven by higher collections of other asset based lending fees. Trust and investment
services fees grew $180,000 or 10.4%, while lower volume and gains on lease end terminations drove
an offsetting decline of $198,000 or 42.7% in other income.
Non-interest expense for the third quarter of 2011 was $6.8 million, $371,000 or 5.8% higher
than the same quarter in 2010. Compensation costs of $3.8 million were $406,000 or 11.8% higher
than the third quarter of 2010 due to a larger accrual to fund the Companys non-equity incentive
compensation program to align accruals with favorable 2011 financial performance. Marketing
expense grew $115,000 or 63.9% over the third quarter of 2010, while significant declines in FDIC
insurance costs, down $220,000 or 27.8%, and collateral liquidation costs, down $132,000 or 46.0%,
helped offset expense growth.
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Non-interest expense for the first nine months of 2011 totaled $20.1 million, representing a $2.0
million decline from the first nine months of 2010. Excluding the $2.7 million goodwill impairment
charge recognized in the second quarter of 2010, 2011 year-to-date non-interest expenses increased
$691,000 or 3.6%. Coupled with top-line revenue growth of 10.5%, 2011 year-to-date cost
containment resulted in positive operating leverage of 6.9% and an improvement in the efficiency
ratio to 63.0%, 473 basis points lower than in the prior year period. Expense growth for the first
nine months of 2011 was primarily driven by increased costs to fund incentive compensation accruals
in line with favorable 2011 financial performance. Favorable FDIC costs related to a change in the
base assessment rate methodology benefitted expenses in 2011, partially offsetting core expense
growth compared to the prior year.
The provision for loan and lease losses for the third quarter of 2011 of $435,000 declined $1.5
million compared to the same quarter of the prior year. The provision for loan and lease losses
for the first nine months of 2011 decreased $1.1 million to $3.3 million from $4.4 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 2010.
Asset quality improvement was apparent in the ratio of non-accrual loans and leases to total loans
and leases, which fell 123 basis points from 4.37% at December 31, 2010 to 3.14% at September 30,
2011. Non-accrual loans and leases decreased by 29.7% or $11.4 million during the first nine
months of 2011, reflecting payoffs, paydowns and charge-offs, which were partially offset by
continued additions of newly identified problem loans and leases.
Total assets grew $28.5 million to $1.1 billion as of September 30, 2011, which represents an
annualized rate of growth of 3.4% from December 31, 2010. Growth reflected an increase of $29.6
million in cash and cash equivalents and $14.9 million in available-for-sale securities, primarily
government agency collateralized mortgage obligations, which were partially offset by a $14.3
million reduction in net loan and lease balances since December 31, 2010.
Dividend Declared
The Companys Board of Directors approved a $0.07 quarterly cash dividend on its common stock,
payable on October 15, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 1, 2011.
Capital Strength
The Companys capital ratios continue to improve and are in excess of the highest required
regulatory benchmark levels. Total capital to risk-weighted assets was 12.7% as of September 30,
2011 as compared to 11.2% at December 31, 2010.
About First Business Financial Services, Inc.
First Business Financial Services (NASDAQ: FBIZ) is a $1.1 billion Wisconsin-based bank holding
company that specializes in focused financial solutions for businesses, key executives, and high
net worth individuals through its operating companies. It is the second largest Wisconsin-based
commercial bank holding company listed on NASDAQ or New York Stock Exchange. Its companies include:
First Business Bank Madison; First Business Bank Milwaukee; First Business Bank Northeast;
First Business Trust & Investments; First Business Equipment Finance, LLC; and First Business
Capital Corp. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com or call (608) 238-8008.
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This press release includes forward-looking statements related to First Business Financial
Services, Inc. (the Company) that can generally be identified as describing the Companys future
plans, objectives or goals. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated.
These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For further information about the factors that could
affect the Companys future results, please see the Companys annual report on Form 10-K and other
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT:
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First Business Financial Services, Inc. James F. Ropella, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 608-232-5970 jropella@firstbusiness.com |
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Selected Financial Information
SELECTED FINANCIAL CONDITION DATA
(Unaudited) | September 30, | December 31, | ||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 1,135,599 | $ | 1,107,057 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
80,461 | 50,819 | ||||||
Securities available for sale |
168,307 | 153,379 | ||||||
Loans receivable, net |
846,663 | 860,935 | ||||||
Deposits |
1,013,128 | 988,298 | ||||||
Short-term borrowings |
10 | 2,010 | ||||||
Long-term debt |
49,800 | 49,809 | ||||||
Stockholders Equity |
61,750 | 55,335 |
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands, except per share amounts) | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||
Interest income |
$ | 14,119 | $ | 14,176 | $ | 42,364 | $ | 42,482 | ||||||||
Interest expense |
5,015 | 6,016 | 15,807 | 18,784 | ||||||||||||
Net interest income |
9,104 | 8,160 | 26,557 | 23,698 | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan and lease losses |
435 | 1,954 | 3,313 | 4,367 | ||||||||||||
Net interest income after provision
for loan and lease losses |
8,669 | 6,206 | 23,244 | 19,331 | ||||||||||||
Total non-interest income |
1,728 | 1,671 | 5,145 | 4,986 | ||||||||||||
Total non-interest expense |
6,750 | 6,379 | 20,148 | 22,146 | ||||||||||||
Income before income taxes |
3,647 | 1,498 | 8,241 | 2,171 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes |
1,468 | 529 | 2,201 | 1,828 | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 2,179 | $ | 969 | $ | 6,040 | $ | 343 | ||||||||
Basic and diluted earnings per share |
$ | 0.83 | $ | 0.38 | $ | 2.32 | $ | 0.14 | ||||||||
Dividends declared per share |
$ | 0.07 | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.21 | $ | 0.21 |
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SELECTED FINANCIAL RATIOS
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
September 30, | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||
Return on average assets |
0.78 | % | 0.35 | % | ||||
Return on average equity |
14.02 | % | 6.96 | % | ||||
Operating return on average assets |
0.78 | % | 0.35 | % | ||||
Operating return on average equity |
14.02 | % | 6.96 | % | ||||
Efficiency ratio |
62.01 | % | 64.90 | % | ||||
Average interest-earning assets to average
interest-bearing liabilities |
114.53 | % | 109.38 | % | ||||
Interest rate spread |
3.13 | % | 2.91 | % | ||||
Net interest margin |
3.40 | % | 3.12 | % |
Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
Return on average assets |
0.72 | % | 0.04 | % | ||||
Return on average equity |
13.67 | % | 0.82 | % | ||||
Operating return on average assets |
0.72 | % | 0.37 | % | ||||
Operating return on average equity |
13.67 | % | 7.22 | % | ||||
Efficiency ratio |
63.01 | % | 67.74 | % | ||||
Average interest-earning assets to average
interest-bearing liabilities |
113.53 | % | 108.84 | % | ||||
Interest rate spread |
3.04 | % | 2.82 | % | ||||
Net interest margin |
3.31 | % | 3.03 | % |
ASSET QUALITY RATIOS
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
(Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||
Non-performing loans as a percent of total net loans |
3.14 | % | 4.37 | % | ||||
Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets |
2.56 | % | 3.63 | % | ||||
Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percent of total gross loans
and leases |
1.64 | % | 1.85 | % | ||||
Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percent of non-performing loans |
52.34 | % | 42.37 | % |
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NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS
CORE EARNINGS
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||
Income before income tax expense |
$ | 3,647 | $ | 1,498 | $ | 8,241 | $ | 2,171 | ||||||||
Goodwill impairment |
| | | 2,689 | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan and lease losses |
435 | 1,954 | 3,313 | 4,367 | ||||||||||||
Loss (gain) on foreclosed
properties |
29 | (6 | ) | 158 | 12 | |||||||||||
Core Earnings (pre-tax) |
$ | 4,111 | $ | 3,446 | $ | 11,712 | $ | 9,239 | ||||||||
OPERATING RETURN ON AVERAGE ASSETS
OPERATING RETURN ON AVERAGE EQUITY
OPERATING RETURN ON AVERAGE EQUITY
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 2,179 | $ | 969 | $ | 6,040 | $ | 343 | ||||||||
Goodwill impairment, after tax |
| | | 2,689 | ||||||||||||
Operating net income |
$ | 2,179 | $ | 969 | $ | 6,040 | $ | 3,032 | ||||||||
Average assets |
$ | 1,122,153 | $ | 1,092,854 | $ | 1,119,335 | $ | 1,091,639 | ||||||||
Operating return on average assets |
0.78 | % | 0.35 | % | 0.72 | % | 0.37 | % | ||||||||
Average equity |
$ | 62,166 | $ | 55,718 | $ | 58,908 | $ | 56,001 | ||||||||
Operating return on average equity |
14.02 | % | 6.96 | % | 13.67 | % | 7.22 | % |
EFFICIENCY RATIO
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||
Noninterest expense |
$ | 6,750 | $ | 6,379 | $ | 20,148 | $ | 22,146 | ||||||||
Loss (gain) on foreclosed properties |
29 | (6 | ) | 158 | 12 | |||||||||||
Goodwill impairment |
| | | 2,689 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of other intangible
assets |
4 | 5 | 13 | 14 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expense |
$ | 6,717 | $ | 6,380 | $ | 19,977 | $ | 19,431 | ||||||||
Net interest income |
$ | 9,104 | $ | 8,160 | $ | 26,557 | $ | 23,698 | ||||||||
Non-interest income |
1,728 | 1,671 | 5,145 | 4,986 | ||||||||||||
Gain on sale of securities |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Total operating revenue |
$ | 10,832 | $ | 9,831 | $ | 31,702 | $ | 28,684 | ||||||||
Efficiency ratio |
62.01 | % | 64.90 | % | 63.01 | % | 67.74 | % |
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