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Exhibit 99.1

 

        

Greg Parker

Investor Relations

210/220-5632

or

Renee Sabel

Media Relations

210/220-5416

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 25, 2012

CULLEN/FROST REPORTS SOLID SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

$2.0 Billion Increase in Average Deposits

 

   

Period-end loan growth up 5.2 percent over 2011 second quarter

 

   

Average deposits up 13.7 percent

 

   

Asset quality continues to improve

 

   

Net income rises 4.3 percent despite interchange impact

SAN ANTONIO—Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (NYSE: CFR) today reported that loan and deposit growth drove strong second quarter results, as the Texas financial services leader continues to demonstrate its ability to operate effectively and increase revenue in a challenging regulatory and interest rate environment.

Cullen/Frost reported net income for the second quarter of 2012 of $58.1 million, a 4.3 percent increase over second quarter 2011 earnings of $55.7 million. On a per-share basis, net income was $0.94 per diluted common share, compared to $0.91 per diluted common share reported a year earlier. Returns on average assets and equity were 1.14 percent and 9.95 percent respectively, compared to 1.23 percent and 10.45 percent for the same period a year earlier.

“Cullen/Frost delivered another solid quarter for our shareholders, despite a sluggish economy, regulatory challenges and historically low interest rates,” said Dick Evans, Cullen/Frost chairman and CEO. “I was especially pleased to see average loans increase by 2.3 percent over the same quarter of 2011—5.2 percent on a period-end basis We are beginning to see the results of our disciplined calling efforts. Our value proposition is resonating with our customers, as evidenced in part, by the strong 13.7 percent growth in average deposits and a 4.8 percent increase in trust income this quarter.


“Throughout the recession, we have focused on building new relationships, confident that they positioned us well for stronger future growth. Although we are nowhere near pre-recession levels, we have seen some measured optimism in the market, especially with our larger business clients. The new businesses we’ve brought in made a significant contribution to the $2.0 billion in average deposit growth since last year’s second quarter. Since year-end 2007, we have increased our asset size by 55 percent.

“As expected, the Durbin amendment to Dodd-Frank is pressuring income from interchange and debit card transaction fees. Despite this impact on non-interest income, we continue to increase earnings and manage expenses well.”

“We are fortunate to be in Texas, where jobs are growing faster than the nation,” Evans said. “Texas jobs are projected to grow by 2.5 to 3 percent this year, about twice that of the nation, and the unemployment rate of 6.9 percent is well below the national average of 8.2 percent. With strong energy and technology sectors and stable housing markets that didn’t go through boom-and-bust cycles, Texas remains one of the strongest states in the nation.

“The banking industry continues to face regulatory challenges as hundreds of rules related to Dodd-Frank have yet to be interpreted. At Frost, we are moving forward with confidence and delivering outstanding shareholder value. We continue to focus our marketing efforts on increasing brand awareness to help more Texans understand the Frost difference. Our decision to publicly turn down TARP bailout funds resonates well with customers and prospects, along with the 21 Greenwich Associates awards Frost Bank won this year for excellence in business banking and treasury management. Frost Bank ranks highest in Texas for the third consecutive year in the J.D. Power and Associates U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. And we were one of 50 U.S. companies recognized as a J.D. Power 2012 Customer Service Champion.

“In June, after more than a century as a national bank, our banking subsidiary finalized the move to become a Texas state bank and member of the Federal Reserve. Frost Bank’s primary regulators are now in Texas – the Texas Department of Banking in Austin and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas – not Washington, D.C. We anticipate better communication with our regulators and believe it was the right decision for our company. Even though our legal name has changed to Frost Bank, our customers can still count on both FDIC protection on deposits and our commitment to operating one of the strongest banks in the nation.

“Our outstanding employees continue to bring our culture to life every day, adding value to customer relationships and providing exceptional service. I appreciate their commitment to our company and our culture,” Evans continued.

 

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For the first six months of 2012, net income was $119.1 million, or $1.93 per diluted common share, compared to $107.6 million, or $1.75 per diluted common share, for the first six months of 2011. Returns on average assets and average equity for the first six months of 2012 were 1.19 percent and 10.27 percent, respectively, compared to 1.21 percent and 10.29 percent for the same period in 2011.

Other noted financial data for the second quarter follows:

 

   

Tier 1 and Total Risk-Based Capital Ratios remained strong at 14.07 percent and 15.61 percent, respectively, at the end of the second quarter of 2012 and are in excess of well capitalized levels. The tangible common equity ratio was 8.94 percent at the end of the second quarter of 2012 compared to 9.12 percent for the same quarter last year. The tangible common equity ratio, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is equal to end of period shareholders’ equity less goodwill and intangible assets divided by end of period total assets less goodwill and intangible assets.

 

   

Net interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis increased $4.5 million, or 2.8 percent, to $164.0 million, from the $159.5 million reported a year earlier. This increase primarily resulted from an increase in the average volume of interest earning assets and was partly offset by a decrease in the net interest margin. Strong growth in deposits helped to fund the increase in the volume of earning assets. The net interest margin was 3.61 percent for the second quarter, compared to 3.95 percent for the second quarter of 2011 and 3.73 percent for the first quarter this year.

 

   

Non-interest income for the second quarter of 2012 was $69.8 million, compared to the $70.8 million reported a year earlier. Trust and investment management fees were $21.3 million, up $966,000, or 4.8 percent, compared to $20.3 million in the second quarter of 2011. Most of the increase resulted from oil and gas trust management fees, up $486,000. Insurance commissions and fees were $9.2 million, up $1.3 million from the $7.9 million reported in last year’s second quarter. Other charges, commissions and fees were $7.8 million, up $1 million, or 14.7 percent, when compared to $6.8 million reported in the same quarter a year earlier. The largest component of this increase was $477,000 in human resources consulting fees related to the Stone Partners acquisition, which was completed at the beginning of the year. Revenue from interchange and debit card transaction fees was $4.3 million, down $4.4 million from $8.7 million for the second quarter of 2011. This reduction was directly related to regulatory changes implemented by the Durbin Amendment to Dodd-Frank.

 

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Non-interest expense for the quarter was $142.5 million, an increase of $5.7 million, or 4.2 percent, compared to the $136.8 million reported for the second quarter of last year. Salaries and benefits rose $1.8 million, or 2.5 percent, to $76.7 million as a result of normal annual merit and market increases, as well as an increase in pension expense. Furniture and equipment expense increased $1.1 million, or 8.8 percent, from the same quarter last year, with most of the increase coming from software maintenance. Other non-interest expense increased $2.3 million or 6.7 percent, from a year earlier. Write-downs of company assets and other real estate owned represented $1.1 million of this increase. Also impacting the increase was a $452,000 rise in advertising and brand promotion expense.

 

   

For the second quarter of 2012, the provision for possible loan losses was $2.4 million, compared to net charge-offs of $3.9 million. The loan loss provision for the second quarter of 2011 was $9.0 million, compared to net charge-offs of $10.6 million. Non-performing assets for the second quarter of 2012 were $112.1 million, compared to $120.5 million last quarter and $161.4 million a year earlier. The allowance for possible loan losses as a percentage of loans at June 30, 2012 was 1.24 percent, compared to 1.52 percent at the end of the second quarter of 2011.

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. will host a conference call on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at 10 a.m. Central Time (CT) to discuss the results for the quarter. The media and other interested parties are invited to access the call in a “listen only” mode at 800-944-6430. Digital playback of the conference call will be available after 2 p.m. CT until midnight Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 855-859-2056, with Conference ID #10492542. The call will also be available by webcast at the URL listed below and available for playback after 2 p.m. CT. After entering the website, www.frostbank.com, go to “About Frost” on the top navigation bar, then click on Investor Relations.

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (NYSE: CFR) is a financial holding company, headquartered in San Antonio, with $20.9 billion in assets at June 30, 2012 and more than 115 financial centers throughout Texas. One of 24 U.S. banks included in the KBW Bank Index, Frost provides a wide range of banking, investments and insurance services to businesses and individuals in the Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio regions. Founded in 1868, Frost has helped clients with their financial needs during three centuries. Additional information is available at frostbank.com.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements and Factors that Could Affect Future Results

Certain statements contained in this Earnings Release that are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”), notwithstanding that such statements are not specifically identified as such. In addition, certain statements may be contained in the Corporation’s future filings with the SEC, in press releases, and in oral and written statements made by or with the approval of the Corporation that are not statements of historical fact and constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) projections of revenues, expenses, income or loss, earnings or loss per share, the payment or nonpayment of dividends, capital structure and other financial items; (ii) statements of plans, objectives and expectations of Cullen/Frost or its management or Board of Directors, including those relating to products or services; (iii) statements of future economic performance; and (iv) statements of assumptions underlying such statements. Words such as “believes”, “anticipates”, “expects”, “intends”, “targeted”, “continue”, “remain”, “will”, “should”, “may” and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

 

   

Local, regional, national and international economic conditions and the impact they may have on the Corporation and its customers and the Corporation’s assessment of that impact.

 

   

Volatility and disruption in national and international financial markets.

 

   

Government intervention in the U.S. financial system.

 

   

Changes in the mix of loan geographies, sectors and types or the level of non-performing assets and charge-offs.

 

   

Changes in estimates of future reserve requirements based upon the periodic review thereof under relevant regulatory and accounting requirements.

 

   

The effects of and changes in trade and monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board.

 

   

Inflation, interest rate, securities market and monetary fluctuations.

 

   

The effects of changes in laws and regulations (including laws and regulations concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance) with which the Corporation and its subsidiaries must comply.

 

   

The soundness of other financial institutions.

 

   

Political instability.

 

   

Impairment of the Corporation’s goodwill or other intangible assets.

 

   

Acts of God or of war or terrorism.

 

   

The timely development and acceptance of new products and services and perceived overall value of these products and services by users.

 

   

Changes in consumer spending, borrowings and savings habits.

 

   

Changes in the financial performance and/or condition of the Corporation’s borrowers.

 

   

Technological changes.

 

   

Acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses.

 

   

The ability to increase market share and control expenses.

 

   

The Corporation’s ability to attract and retain qualified employees.

 

   

Changes in the competitive environment in the Corporation’s markets and among banking organizations and other financial service providers.

 

   

The effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters.

 

   

Changes in the reliability of the Corporation’s vendors, internal control systems or information systems.

 

   

Changes in the Corporation’s liquidity position.

 

   

Changes in the Corporation’s organization, compensation and benefit plans.

 

   

The costs and effects of legal and regulatory developments including the resolution of legal proceedings or regulatory or other governmental inquiries and the results of regulatory examinations or reviews.

 

   

Greater than expected costs or difficulties related to the integration of new products and lines of business.

 

   

The Corporation’s success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing items.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. The Corporation undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

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Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     2012     2011  
     2nd Qtr     1st Qtr     4th Qtr     3rd Qtr     2nd Qtr  

CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENTS

          

Net interest income

   $ 149,217      $ 149,707      $ 150,323      $ 145,361      $ 144,333   

Net interest income(1)

     163,972        164,707        165,340        160,579        159,509   

Provision for loan losses

     2,355        1,100        —          9,010        8,985   

Non-interest income:

          

Trust and investment management fees

     21,279        20,652        18,861        19,652        20,313   

Service charges on deposit accounts

     20,639        20,794        21,475        22,072        21,328   

Insurance commissions and fees

     9,171        12,377        7,450        9,569        7,908   

Interchange and debit card transaction fees

     4,292        4,117        4,166        8,719        8,695   

Other charges, commissions and fees

     7,825        7,350        7,125        6,572        6,825   

Net gain (loss) on securities transactions

     370        (491     —          6,409        —     

Other

     6,187        7,180        8,583        6,224        5,723   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-interest income

     69,763        71,979        67,660        79,217        70,792   

Non-interest expense:

          

Salaries and wages

     62,624        63,702        66,126        61,697        61,775   

Employee benefits

     14,048        16,701        12,574        12,004        13,050   

Net occupancy

     12,213        11,797        11,413        12,080        11,823   

Furniture and equipment

     13,734        13,420        13,454        13,106        12,628   

Deposit insurance

     2,838        2,497        2,773        2,583        2,598   

Intangible amortization

     994        1,011        1,052        1,108        1,107   

Other

     36,085        32,912        36,441        34,829        33,816   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-interest expense

     142,536        142,040        143,833        137,407        136,797   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     74,089        78,546        74,150        78,161        69,343   

Income taxes

     16,027        17,513        18,736        23,654        13,657   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 58,062      $ 61,033      $ 55,414      $ 54,507      $ 55,686   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PER SHARE DATA

          

Net income—basic

   $ 0.94      $ 0.99      $ 0.90      $ 0.89      $ 0.91   

Net income—diluted

     0.94        0.99        0.90        0.89        0.91   

Cash dividends

     0.48        0.46        0.46        0.46        0.46   

Book value at end of quarter

     38.48        37.81        37.27        36.69        35.54   

OUTSTANDING SHARES

          

Period-end shares

     61,404        61,373        61,264        61,245        61,245   

Weighted-average shares—basic

     61,291        61,201        61,154        61,137        61,094   

Dilutive effect of stock compensation

     344        332        54        102        297   

Weighted-average shares—diluted

     61,635        61,533        61,208        61,239        61,391   

SELECTED ANNUALIZED RATIOS

          

Return on average assets

     1.14     1.23     1.12     1.15     1.23

Return on average equity

     9.95        10.59        9.74        9.79        10.45   

Net interest income to average earning

assets(1)

     3.61        3.73        3.76        3.81        3.95   

 

(1)

Taxable-equivalent basis assuming a 35% tax rate.

 

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Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY (UNAUDITED)

 

     2012     2011  
     2nd Qtr     1st Qtr     4th Qtr     3rd Qtr     2nd Qtr  
BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY           

($ in millions)

          

Average Balance:

          

Loans

   $ 8,268      $ 8,050      $ 7,975      $ 8,036      $ 8,080   

Earning assets

     18,605        18,087        17,806        17,053        16,356   

Total assets

     20,401        19,920        19,579        18,825        18,170   

Non-interest-bearing demand deposits

     6,829        6,399        6,325        5,905        5,464   

Interest-bearing deposits

     10,053        9,998        9,804        9,524        9,379   

Total deposits

     16,882        16,397        16,129        15,429        14,843   

Shareholders’ equity

     2,347        2,317        2,258        2,209        2,137   

Period-End Balance:

          

Loans

   $ 8,490      $ 8,127      $ 7,995      $ 8,090      $ 8,068   

Earning assets

     19,033        18,583        18,498        17,728        16,710   

Goodwill and intangible assets

     546        547        539        540        541   

Total assets

     20,866        20,417        20,317        19,490        18,478   

Total deposits

     17,277        16,909        16,757        16,064        15,104   

Shareholders’ equity

     2,363        2,321        2,284        2,247        2,177   

Adjusted shareholders’ equity(1)

     2,110        2,076        2,036        2,003        1,974   
ASSET QUALITY           

($ in thousands)

          

Allowance for possible loan losses

   $ 105,648      $ 107,181      $ 110,147      $ 115,433      $ 122,741   

As a percentage of period-end loans

     1.24     1.32     1.38     1.43     1.52

Net charge-offs:

   $ 3,888      $ 4,066      $ 5,286      $ 16,318      $ 10,565   

Annualized as a percentage of average loans

     0.19     0.20     0.26     0.81     0.52

Non-performing assets:

          

Non-accrual loans

   $ 92,255      $ 97,870      $ 94,338      $ 110,178      $ 130,528   

Foreclosed assets

     19,818        22,676        26,608        29,114        30,822   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 112,073      $ 120,546      $ 120,946      $ 139,292      $ 161,350   

As a percentage of:

          

Total loans and foreclosed assets

     1.32     1.48     1.51     1.72     1.99

Total assets

     0.54        0.59        0.60        0.71        0.87   
CONSOLIDATED CAPITAL RATIOS           

Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio

     14.07     14.47     14.38     14.59     14.37

Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio

     15.61        16.10        16.24        16.57        16.42   

Leverage Ratio

     8.65        8.68        8.66        8.82        8.94   

Equity to Assets Ratio (period-end)

     11.32        11.37        11.24        11.53        11.78   

Equity to Assets Ratio (average)

     11.51        11.63        11.53        11.73        11.76   

 

(1)

Shareholders’ equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

 

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Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,  
     2012     2011  
CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENTS     

Net interest income

   $ 298,924      $ 286,092   

Net interest income(1)

     328,679        316,146   

Provision for loan losses

     3,455        18,435   

Non-interest income:

    

Trust and investment management fees

     41,931        39,784   

Service charges on deposit accounts

     41,433        42,578   

Insurance commissions and fees

     21,548        18,402   

Interchange and debit card transaction fees

     8,409        16,740   

Other charges, commissions and fees

     15,175        14,053   

Net gain (loss) securities transactions

     (121     5   

Other

     13,367        11,563   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-interest income

     141,742        143,125   

Non-interest expense:

    

Salaries and wages

     126,326        124,205   

Employee benefits

     30,749        28,361   

Net occupancy

     24,010        23,475   

Furniture and equipment

     27,154        24,909   

Deposit insurance

     5,335        7,358   

Intangible amortization

     2,005        2,227   

Other

     68,997        66,323   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-interest expense

     284,576        276,858   

Income before income taxes

     152,635        133,924   

Income taxes

     33,540        26,310   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 119,095      $ 107,614   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
PER SHARE DATA     

Net income— basic

   $ 1.94      $ 1.76   

Net income— diluted

     1.93        1.75   

Cash dividends

     0.94        0.91   

Book value at end of period

     38.48        35.54   
OUTSTANDING SHARES     

Period-end shares

     61,404        61,245   

Weighted-average shares—basic

     61,246        61,056   

Dilutive effect of stock compensation

     339        307   

Weighted-average shares—diluted

     61,585        61,363   
SELECTED ANNUALIZED RATIOS     

Return on average assets

     1.19     1.21

Return on average equity

     10.27        10.29   

Net interest income to average earning assets(1)

     3.67        3.99   

 

(1)

Taxable-equivalent basis assuming a 35% tax rate.

 

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Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY (UNAUDITED)

 

     As of or for the  
     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,  
     2012     2011  
BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY     

($ in millions)

    

Average Balance:

    

Loans

   $ 8,159      $ 8,081   

Earning assets

     18,346        16,091   

Total assets

     20,161        17,926   

Non-interest-bearing demand deposits

     6,614        5,356   

Interest-bearing deposits

     10,025        9,301   

Total deposits

     16,639        14,657   

Shareholders’ equity

     2,332        2,110   

Period-End Balance:

    

Loans

   $ 8,490      $ 8,068   

Earning assets

     19,033        16,710   

Goodwill and intangible assets

     546        541   

Total assets

     20,866        18,478   

Total deposits

     17,277        15,104   

Shareholders’ equity

     2,363        2,177   

Adjusted shareholders’ equity(1)

     2,110        1,974   
ASSET QUALITY     

($ in thousands)

    

Allowance for loan losses

   $ 105,648      $ 122,741   

As a percentage of period-end loans

     1.24     1.52

Net charge-offs:

   $ 7,954      $ 22,010   

Annualized as a percentage of average loans

     0.20     0.55

Non-performing assets:

    

Non-accrual loans

   $ 92,255      $ 130,528   

Foreclosed assets

     19,818        30,822   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 112,073      $ 161,350   

As a percentage of:

    

Total loans and foreclosed assets

     1.32     1.99

Total assets

     0.54        0.87   
CONSOLIDATED CAPITAL RATIOS     

Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio

     14.07     14.37

Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio

     15.61        16.42   

Leverage Ratio

     8.65        8.94   

Equity to Assets Ratio (period-end)

     11.32        11.78   

Equity to Assets Ratio (average)

     11.57        11.77   

 

(1) 

Shareholders’ equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

 

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