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Exhibit 99.1

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEWSTAR REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2013 CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME OF $6.4 MILLION, OR $0.12 PER DILUTED SHARE

Loan Growth and Asset Quality Highlight Operating Results

 

    Loan Growth New funded loan volume was $284 million in the third quarter, up from $180 million in the same quarter last year, and total loans exceeded $2 billion, up 10% from year-end.

 

    Credit Costs Provision for credit losses decreased $1.9 million from the prior quarter to $2.4 million, or 0.47% of average loans, annualized.

 

    Asset Quality NPAs decreased by 9% from the prior quarter and non-accruing loans fell to 2.1% of consolidated loans, while charge-offs decreased to 0.18% of loans, annualized.

 

    Funding Completed seventh term debt securitization and redeemed at par all outstanding bonds issued through first term debt securitization in 2005.

 

    Revenue Risk-adjusted revenue1 was relatively unchanged from the prior quarter as lower provision expense was offset by the impact of slimmer margins, but consolidated revenue declined 7% from the prior quarter due to lower net interest income.

 

    Net Interest Margin Margin narrowed to 3.35% for the third quarter from 4.68% in the prior quarter due to lower deferred loan fee amortization driven by fewer prepayments, discrete items related to the term debt securitization completed in the third quarter, and the recognition of deferred loan income in the prior quarter in connection with the resolution of certain problem loans.

 

 

Boston, November 6, 2013 – NewStar Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEWS), a specialized commercial finance company, today reported consolidated net income of $6.4 million, or $0.12 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2013. Net income excluding the results of the Arlington Fund, a consolidated variable interest entity (“VIE”), was $6.2 million2. These results compare to net income of $5.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2013 and $6.1 million, or $0.11 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2012. Operating income before income taxes was $9.9 million for the third quarter of 2013 compared to $9.3 million in the second quarter of 2013 and $10.5 million in the third quarter of 2012.

“Our operating results in the third quarter were highlighted by strong loan growth, continued improvement in asset quality and solid earnings. We also continued to make significant progress on other key objectives, including completion of our seventh loan securitization,” said Tim Conway, NewStar’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Although deal activity typically slows in the summer, we were able to carry our momentum from last quarter to drive strong loan growth as the portfolio topped $2 billion. Earnings also improved as higher fee revenue and lower credit costs offset slimmer margins, which were impacted by non-recurring factors, higher leverage and lower portfolio yields. Asset quality continued to improve as we reduced NPAs by 9% and brought the non-accrual rate down to just 2.1% of loans,” he added. “On the funding side, we completed a $400 million loan securitization, increasing balance sheet leverage to 3x. Our stock has also performed well as the market continues to recognize the value of asset origination platforms like NewStar,” he concluded.

 

1  Risk-adjusted revenue is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release and page 12 for reconciliation to GAAP net income.
2  Net Income excluding the results of the new Arlington Fund is a non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release and page 12 for reconciliation to GAAP net income.

 

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Managed and Owned Loan Portfolios

 

    Total new funded loan volume was approximately $284 million in the third quarter compared to $319 million in the prior quarter and $180 million in the third quarter of the prior year. Higher volumes reflected higher asset-based lending volume and increased demand for acquisition financing from financial sponsors compared to the same period last year.

 

    The managed loan portfolio increased slightly to $2.5 billion as of September 30, 2013 compared to $2.4 billion as of June 30, 2013 as new funded loan volume was partially offset by loan run-off from scheduled amortization and prepayments of existing loans in the NewStar Credit Opportunities Fund.

 

    Consolidated loans increased by 7% from the prior quarter and 10% since the end of 2012, reflecting new loan volume and lower runoff in the third quarter, as well as, the consolidation of loans managed in the Arlington Fund.

 

    Excluding loans in the Arlington Fund, the owned loan portfolio increased 5% from the prior quarter to $1.9 billion as of September 30, 2013 as new funded loan origination exceeded run-off from scheduled amortization and prepayments of existing loans.

 

    The Leveraged Finance loan portfolio, excluding loans in the Arlington Fund, increased by $16 million during the third quarter of 2013 to over $1.5 billion, while asset-based loans and leases in our Business Credit portfolio increased 38% to $278 million.

 

    Assets managed for third party institutional investors, including the Arlington Fund, increased to $547 million at September 30, 2013 as the growth in assets managed for the new Arlington Fund exceeded the run-off of assets managed in the NewStar Credit Opportunities Fund.

 

    Asset-based lending and equipment finance business lines originated approximately $32 million and $14 million, respectively, in the third quarter of 2013, or 17% of new loan volume retained on the balance sheet.

 

    Real estate loans decreased by $12 million, or 9.6%, during the quarter to $110 million, or 5.4% of consolidated loans.

 

    The owned loan portfolio (excluding the Arlington Fund) remained balanced across industry sectors and highly diversified by issuer. As of September 30, 2013, no outstanding borrowings by a single obligor represented more than 1.5% of total loans outstanding, and the ten largest obligors comprised approximately 10.3% of the loan portfolio.

Arlington Fund

 

    Loans managed for the benefit of the Arlington Fund and consolidated into NewStar’s results increased to $130 million as of September 30, 2013 from $85 million as of June 30, 2013.

 

    Borrowings under the Fund’s warehouse credit facilities were approximately $93 million and the Fund’s membership interests characterized as debt in accordance with GAAP were $25 million at September 30, 2013.

 

    The net results (after-tax) of the Fund included in NewStar’s financial statements as a consolidated VIE were $0.5 million up from $0.1 million, or approximately $0.01 per share in the third and second quarters of 2013.

Net Interest Income / Margin

 

   

The portfolio yield decreased to 6.33% in the third quarter of 2013 compared to 7.33% in the prior quarter, and 6.45% in the third quarter of 2012. Net interest income also decreased by approximately $5.7 million to $19.5 million for the third quarter of 2013

 

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compared to $25.2 million for the second quarter of 2013 and $21.7 million in the third quarter of 2012. Net interest income and portfolio yield were both negatively impacted by the prior recognition of deferred interest income on problem loans resolved during the second quarter and higher amortization of deferred loan fees related to an elevated level of prepayments during the second quarter.

 

    Adjusting for the negative impact of non-accruing loans on a non-GAAP basis, the loan portfolio yield would have been 14 bps higher, or 6.47%.

 

    Net interest margin narrowed to 3.35% for the third quarter of 2013 compared to 4.68% for the second quarter of 2013 as net interest income decreased $5.7 million from the second quarter and interest expense increased $1.8 million. As noted above, the decline in interest income was due primarily to prior quarter higher amortization of deferred loan fees associated with the increase in loan prepayments during the second quarter and the recognition of deferred interest income on certain problem loans resolved during the quarter. The increase in interest expense reflected higher average borrowings due primarily to the completion of a new term debt securitization and the related accelerated amortization of capitalized financing fees, as well as the consolidation of the Arlington Fund’s debt.

Non-Interest Income

 

    Non-interest income was $5.1 million for the third quarter of 2013, up from $1.5 million for the second quarter of 2013, and $3.2 million for the third quarter of 2012. The change from the second quarter was due primarily to a $1.1 million increase in value of an equity position retained in connection with a restructuring of an impaired loan, $0.9 million increase in equity method of accounting interests in impaired borrowers and a $0.4 million of gains on debt repurchases during the third quarter of 2013.

 

    Other non-interest income in the third quarter of 2013 consisted primarily of $0.6 million of asset management income, $0.8 million of amendment and exit fees and $0.5 million of unused fees on revolving credit commitments. It also included approximately $0.6 million of revenue related to OREO currently being managed by the Company, which, prior to 2013, was reported net of related expenses and is now recognized on a gross basis in the Company’s financial results.

Expenses

 

    Operating expenses decreased by $1.2 million to $11.5 million in the third quarter of 2013 compared to $12.8 million in the second quarter of 2013 due to lower compensation, general and administrative expenses, and lower operating expense related to OREO currently being managed by the Company, which, prior to 2013, was reported net of related revenue as part of non-interest income and is now recognized as an expense on a gross basis in the Company’s financial results.

 

    Operating expenses excluding non-cash equity compensation3 were $10.8 million in the third quarter of 2013, or 1.9% of average assets on an annualized basis, compared to $11.6 million in the prior quarter.

 

    The efficiency ratio excluding non-cash equity compensation4 in the third quarter of 2013 was 43.8% compared to 43.9% in the prior quarter.

 

    The Company had 101 full-time employees as of September 30, 2013, compared to 103 at June 30, 2013.

 

3  Operating expenses excluding non-cash equity compensation is a non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release and page 12 for reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measurements.
4  Efficiency ratio excluding non-cash equity compensation is a non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release and page 12 for reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measurements.

 

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Income Taxes

 

    Deferred income taxes decreased to $30.7 million as of September 30, 2013 compared to $32.1 million as of June 30, 2013 due primarily to the vesting of performance-based equity awards and a decrease in the allowance for credit losses, as well as the related timing differences of when credit costs are recognized according to GAAP and when they are excluded for income tax.

 

    Approximately $20.0 million and $8.6 million of the deferred tax asset as of September 30, 2013 were related to our allowance for credit losses and equity compensation, respectively.

Loan Credit Quality

 

    Total credit costs (including provision for credit losses and losses on OREO or interests retained in connection with workouts of impaired loans) in the third quarter of 2013 decreased by $3.8 million to $2.4 million from $6.2 million in the prior quarter.

 

    Specific provision expense was approximately $2.4 million in the third quarter of 2013, down from $6.5 million in the second quarter of 2013.

 

    The allowance for credit losses was $40.4 million, or 2.01% of consolidated loans and approximately 97% of NPLs, at September 30, 2013, compared to $39.0 million, or 2.07% of loans and approximately 83% of NPLs, at June 30, 2013.

 

    Non-performing assets decreased by $5.5 million, or 9%, from the prior quarter. Charge-offs on non-performing assets totaled $0.9 million.

 

    At September 30, 2013, loans with an aggregate outstanding balance of $41.7 million (net of charge-offs), or 2.07% of consolidated loans, were on non-accrual status compared to loans with an aggregate outstanding balance of $46.9 million (net of charge-offs), or 2.49% of loans at June 30, 2013. Non-performing assets, net of charge-offs, specific reserves and other adjustments were $54.6 million, or 2.69% of consolidated loans as of September 30, 2013.

Funding and Capital

 

    Completed $400.0 million tem debt securitization in September. All notes were priced at par yielding a weighted average spread of approximately Libor plus 221 bps. Achieved advance rate of approximately 85%, placing six classes of notes with investors totaling approximately $339 million, rated AAA/Aaa through BBB-.

 

    Amended commercial real estate credit facility with Macquarie Bank Limited in October, extending the maturity date by one year to June 2017 and providing $25.5 million of additional advances for existing eligible assets, allowing for an additional advance of up to $15.0 million to fund an additional commercial mortgage loan, and releasing $41.1 million of principal payments as unrestricted cash.

 

    Called in October the term debt securitization which was completed in 2005 at par.

 

    Balance sheet leverage increased to 3.0x as of September 30, 2013 from 2.7x at June 30, 2013 due primarily to the new term debt securitization and an increase in borrowing by the Arlington Fund on its credit facility.

 

    Added liquidity with total cash and equivalents as of September 30, 2013 of $362.3 million, of which $87.8 million (excluding cash at the Arlington Fund) was unrestricted. Unrestricted cash increased from approximately $83.4 million at June 30, 2013 and restricted cash increased from approximately $228.3 million to $274.3 million due primarily to timing differences. Cash at the Arlington Fund totaled $2.0 million.

 

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Book Value

 

    Book value per share was $12.53 at the end of the third quarter of 2013, up $0.14 from $12.39 at the end of the prior quarter and up $0.66 from $11.87 at the end of the third quarter of 2012 primarily due to net income, the amortization of equity compensation into stockholders’ equity and an increase in the value of investments in debt securities.

Share Count

 

    Average diluted shares outstanding were 52.7 million shares for the quarter, which was up slightly from 52.6 million shares for the prior quarter. Total outstanding shares at September 30, 2013 were 48.7 million, up slightly from 48.6 million as of June 30, 2013.

Conference Call and Webcast

NewStar will host a webcast/conference call to discuss the results today at 10:00 am Eastern Time. All interested parties are invited to participate via telephone or webcast, which will be hosted through the Investor Relations section at www.newstarfin.com. Please visit the website to register for the webcast and test your connection prior to the call. You can also access the conference call by dialing 877-755-7419 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call. International callers should dial 973-200-3080. All callers should reference “NewStar Financial.”

For convenience, an archived replay of the call will be available through November 13, 2013 by dialing 855-859-2056. International callers should call 404-537-3406. For all replays, please use the passcode 88699205. The audio replay will also be available through the Investor Relations section at www.newstarfin.com.

About NewStar Financial

NewStar Financial (NASDAQ:NEWS) is a specialized commercial finance company focused on meeting the complex financing needs of companies and private investors in the middle market. The Company specializes in providing senior secured debt financing options to mid-sized companies to fund working capital, growth strategies, acquisition and recapitalization, as well as, equipment purchases. NewStar originates loans and leases directly through a team of experienced, senior bankers and marketing officers organized around key industry and market segments. The Company targets ‘hold’ positions of up to $35 million and selectively underwrites or arranges larger transactions for syndication to other lenders.

NewStar is headquartered in Boston MA and has regional offices in Darien CT, Atlanta GA, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, Los Angeles CA, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Portland OR and San Francisco CA. For more detailed information, please visit our website at www.newstarfin.com.

For information contact:

 

Robert K. Brown   Brian J. Fischesser
500 Boylston St., Suite 1250   500 Boylston St., Suite 1250
Boston, MA 02116   Boston, MA 02116
P. 617.848.2558   P. 617.848.2512
F. 617.848.4390   F. 617.848.4398
rbrown@newstarfin.com   bfischesser@newstarfin.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, strategic plans, objectives, future performance, financing plans and business. As such, they are

 

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subject to material risks and uncertainties, including our limited operating history; the general state of the economy; our ability to compete effectively in a highly competitive industry; and the impact of federal, state and local laws and regulations that govern non-depository commercial lenders and businesses generally.

More detailed information about these risk factors can be found in NewStar’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including Item 1A (“Risk Factors”) of our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as supplemented by the Risk Factors contained in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. NewStar is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. NewStar plans to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 with the SEC on or before November 11, 2013 and urges its shareholders to refer to that document for more complete information concerning NewStar’s financial results.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Net income excluding the Arlington Fund (“Managed VIEs”) is a non-GAAP performance measure that we use to assess our business without giving effect to the consolidation of the Arlington Fund. Although, we consolidate all of the assets and liabilities of the Arlington Fund in accordance with GAAP, our maximum exposure to loss is limited to our investments in membership interests in Arlington Fund as well as our loan receivable and any accrued management fees receivable by us from the Arlington Fund. Since these items that define our economic relationship with Arlington Fund are eliminated upon consolidation, management uses net income excluding managed VIEs to assess its core economic performance. In addition, we manage the assets of the Arlington Fund solely for the benefit of its investors and lenders. If we were to liquidate, the assets of the Arlington Fund would not be available to our general creditors, and as a result, we do not consider the assets of the Arlington Fund to be part our assets. Conversely, the investors in the debt of Arlington Fund have no recourse to our general assets. Therefore, the Arlington Fund’s debt is not considered the Company’s obligation.

References to “risk-adjusted revenue” mean the sum of net interest income after provision for credit losses as determined under GAAP and non-interest income as determined under GAAP. NewStar management uses “risk adjusted revenue” to make operational and investment decisions, and NewStar believes that it provides useful information to investors in their evaluation of our financial performance and condition. A calculation of risk-adjusted revenue is included on page 12 of this release.

References to “operating expenses, excluding non-cash equity compensation” mean operating expenses as determined under GAAP, excluding compensation expense related to restricted stock grants and option grants. GAAP requires that these items be included in operating expenses. NewStar management uses “operating expenses, excluding non-cash equity compensation” to make operational and investment decisions, and NewStar believes that they provide useful information to investors in their evaluation of our financial performance and condition. Excluding the financial results and expenses incurred in connection with the compensation expense related to restricted stock grants and option grants eliminates unique amounts that make it difficult to assess our core performance and compare our period-over-period results. A reconciliation of operating expenses, excluding non-cash equity compensation to operating expenses is included on page 12 of this release.

 

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NewStar Financial, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

 

($ in thousands)

   September 30,
2013
     June 30,
2013
     December 31,
2012
     September 30,
2012
 

Assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 87,972       $ 83,390       $ 27,212       $ 34,176   

Restricted cash

     274,299         228,330         208,667         151,387   

Investments in debt securities, available-for-sale

     22,032         21,099         21,127         20,803   

Loans held-for-sale, net

     15,793         20,894         51,602         48,534   

Loans and leases, net

     1,828,193         1,743,163         1,720,789         1,761,391   

Deferred financing costs, net

     21,949         19,527         19,064         12,405   

Interest receivable

     9,952         8,547         9,003         8,917   

Property and equipment, net

     323         334         433         520   

Deferred income taxes, net

     30,658         32,144         42,463         46,436   

Income tax receivable

     8,102         10,722         4,311         —     

Other assets

     32,181         25,761         52,399         23,907   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     2,331,454         2,193,911         2,157,070         2,108,476   

Assets of Consolidated Variable Interest Entity (VIE):

           

Cash and cash equivalents

     —           457         

Restricted cash

     2,009         1,160         

Loans, net

     129,218         84,329         

Deferred financing costs, net

     1,011         1,067         

Interest receivable

     898         459         

Other assets

     4,290         252         
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

Total assets of Consolidated VIE

     137,426         87,724         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 2,468,880      $ 2,281,635      $ 2,157,070      $ 2,108,476   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

           

Credit facilities

   $ 162,280       $ 249,717       $ 229,941       $ 396,318   

Term debt

     1,502,700         1,295,079         1,221,764         1,009,953   

Repurchase agreements

     27,476         27,761         30,583         40,778   

Accrued interest payable

     3,182         7,467         3,330         3,177   

Accounts payable

     1,486         1,023         404         228   

Income tax payable

     —           —           —           2,452   

Other liabilities

     42,585         24,917         76,231         68,934   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     1,739,709         1,605,964         1,562,253         1,521,840   

Liabilities of Consolidated VIE:

           

Credit facilities

     93,048         51,185         

Interest payable - credit facilities

     368         292         

Subordinated debt - Fund membership interest

     25,061         21,791         

Interest payable - Fund membership interest

     766         349         

Accounts payable

     —           247         

Other liabilities

     —           71         
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

Total liabilities of Consolidated VIE:

     119,243         73,935         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     1,858,952         1,679,899         1,562,253         1,521,840   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NewStar Financial, Inc. stockholders’ equity

     609,270         601,601         594,817         586,636   

Retained earnings of Consolidated VIE

     658         135         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     609,928         601,736         594,817         586,636   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 2,468,880      $ 2,281,635      $ 2,157,070      $ 2,108,476   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  

($ in thousands, except per share amounts)

   September 30,
2013
    June 30,
2013
    December 31,
2012
    September 30,
2012
 

Net interest income:

        

Interest income

   $ 30,370      $ 34,891      $ 33,000      $ 30,812   

Interest expense

     11,703        9,908        8,984        9,074   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income

     18,667        24,983        24,016        21,738   

Provision for credit losses

     2,381        4,330        5,899        3,712   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

     16,286        20,653        18,117        18,026   

Non-interest income:

        

Fee income

     1,050        1,183        1,221        1,074   

Asset management income

     592        652        796        718   

Loss on derivatives

     (45     (45     (57     (57

Gain on sale of loans

     —          45        753        —     

Other income

     3,534        (374     1,082        1,451   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-interest income

     5,131        1,461        3,795        3,186   

Operating expenses:

        

Compensation and benefits

     7,405        8,735        8,038        7,832   

General and administrative expenses

     4,120        4,034        3,531        2,843   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     11,525        12,769        11,569        10,675   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income before income taxes

     9,892        9,345        10,343        10,537   

Results of Consolidated VIE

        

Interest income

     1,991        900       

Interest expense - credit facilities

     692        334       

Interest expense - Fund membership interest

     433        349       

Other income

     18        16       

Operating expenses

     10        4       
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

Net results from Consolidated VIE

     874        229       

Income before income taxes

     10,766        9,574        10,343        10,537   

Income tax expense

     4,329        3,930        4,131        4,471   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 6,437      $ 5,644      $ 6,212      $ 6,066   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP after tax adjustments to net income:

        

Net results of Consolidated VIE

     (523     (135    

Interest income from loan to Consolidated VIE (1)

     135        109       

Interest income from Fund membership interest (2)

     43        34       

VIE management fee (3)

     115        49       
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

Net income excluding managed VIE

   $ 6,207        5,701       
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

Net income per share:

        

Basic

   $ 0.13      $ 0.12      $ 0.13      $ 0.13   

Diluted

   $ 0.12      $ 0.11      $ 0.12      $ 0.11   

Net income excluding managed VIE per share:

        

Basic

   $ 0.13        0.12       

Diluted

   $ 0.12        0.11       

Weighted average shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     48,613,236        47,965,873        47,407,192        47,379,468   

Diluted

     52,718,067        52,599,708        52,975,040        52,921,668   

 

(1) Interest income earned by NewStar from the $13.3 million B Note with Arlington Fund which is eliminated in consolidation of the VIE.
(2) Interest income earned by NewStar from its membership interest in Arlington Fund which is characterized as debt for consolidation and eliminated in consolidation of the VIE.
(3) Management fee earned by NewStar which is eliminated in consolidation of the VIE.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  

($ in thousands, except per share amounts)

   2013     2012  

Net interest income:

    

Interest income

   $ 95,401      $ 90,945   

Interest expense

     30,798        26,607   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income

     64,603        64,338   

Provision for credit losses

     7,429        6,752   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

     57,174        57,586   

Non-interest income:

    

Fee income

     2,591        3,398   

Asset management income

     1,971        2,188   

Loss on derivatives

     (131     (258

Gain (loss) on sale of loans

     72        (418

Other income

     5,192        2,866   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-interest income

     9,695        7,776   

Operating expenses:

    

Compensation and benefits

     25,020        23,101   

General and administrative expenses

     12,185        11,627   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     37,205        34,728   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income before income taxes

     29,664        30,634   

Results of Consolidated VIE

    

Interest income

     2,891     

Interest expense - credit facilities

     1,026     

Interest expense - [Fund membership interest characterized as debt]

     782     

Other income

     34     

Operating expenses

     14     
  

 

 

   

Net results from Consolidated VIE

     1,103     

Income before income taxes

     30,767        30,634   

Income tax expense

     12,532        12,869   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 18,235      $ 17,765   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP after tax adjustments to net income:

    

Net results of Consolidated VIE

     (658  

Interest income from loan to Consolidated VIE (1)

     244     

Interest income from Fund membership interest (2)

     77     

VIE management fee (3)

     164     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income excluding managed VIE

   $ 18,062      $ 17,765   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per share:

    

Basic

   $ 0.38      $ 0.38   

Diluted

   $ 0.34      $ 0.34   

Net income excluding managed VIE per share:

    

Basic

   $ 0.38      $ 0.38   

Diluted

   $ 0.34      $ 0.34   

Weighted average shares outstanding:

    

Basic

     47,983,468        47,358,070   

Diluted

     52,881,054        52,614,546   

 

(1) Interest income earned by NewStar from the $13.3 million B Note with Arlington Fund which is eliminated in consolidation of the VIE
(2) Interest income earned by NewStar from its membership interest in Arlington Fund which is characterized as debt for consolidation and eliminated in consolidation of the VIE.
(3) Management fee earned by NewStar which is eliminated in consolidation of the VIE.

 

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NewStar Financial, Inc.

Selected Financial Data

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  

($ in thousands)

   September 30,
2013
    June 30,
2013
    December 31,
2012
    September 30,
2012
 

Performance Ratios:

        

Return on average assets

     1.10     1.04     1.17     1.16

Return on average equity

     4.24        3.74        4.18        4.15   

Net interest margin, before provision

     3.35        4.68        4.58        4.22   

Efficiency ratio

     46.73        47.77        41.71        42.95   

Portfolio yield

     6.33        7.33        6.88        6.45   

Credit Quality Ratios:

        

Delinquent loan rate for loans 60 days or more past due (at period end)

     0.31     1.15     3.59     3.48

Delinquent loan rate for accruing loans 60 days or more past due (at period end)

     —          0.65        1.17        1.14   

Non-accrual loan rate (at period end)

     2.07        2.49        4.05        4.43   

Non-performing asset rate (at period end)

     2.69        3.17        4.77        5.13   

Annualized net charge off rate (end of period loans)

     0.18        2.32        3.38        (0.07

Annualized net charge off rate (average period loans)

     0.18        2.25        3.23        (0.06

Allowance for credit losses ratio (at period end)

     2.01        2.07        2.78        3.21   

Capital and Leverage Ratios:

        

Equity to assets

     24.70     26.37     27.58     27.82

Debt to equity

     2.97x        2.73x        2.49x        2.47x   

Book value per share

   $ 12.53      $ 12.39      $ 12.06      $ 11.87   

Average Balances:

        

Loans and other debt products, gross

   $ 2,025,605      $ 1,958,041      $ 1,904,385      $ 1,896,862   

Interest earning assets

     2,310,809        2,159,458        2,086,945        2,051,456   

Total assets

     2,327,339        2,176,675        2,113,375        2,072,051   

Interest bearing liabilities

     1,723,305        1,522,542        1,430,521        1,416,689   

Equity

     601,864        605,059        591,570        580,934   

Allowance for credit loss activity:

        

Balance as of beginning of period

   $ 38,959      $ 45,499      $ 59,351      $ 55,334   

General provision for credit losses

     (65     (2,120     (1,952     (899

Specific provision for credit losses

     2,446        6,450        7,851        4,611   

Net (charge offs) recoveries

     (895     (10,870     (15,286     305   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of end of period

   $ 40,445      $ 38,959      $ 49,964      $ 59,351   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data (at period end):

        

Investments in debt securities, gross

   $ 25,298      $ 25,298      $ 25,298      $ 25,298   

Loans held-for-sale, gross

     15,829        21,028        52,120        49,015   

Loans held-for-investment, gross

     2,014,049        1,882,769        1,796,845        1,848,318   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans and investments in debt securities, gross

     2,055,176        1,929,095        1,874,263        1,922,631   

Unused lines of credit

     293,740        263,874        245,483        256,696   

Standby letters of credit

     6,287        5,443        4,497        6,398   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total funding commitments

   $ 2,355,203      $ 2,198,412      $ 2,124,243      $ 2,185,725   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans held-for-sale, gross

   $ 15,829      $ 21,028      $ 52,120      $ 49,015   

Loans held-for-investment, gross

     2,014,049        1,882,769        1,796,845        1,848,318   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans, gross

     2,029,878        1,903,797        1,848,965        1,897,333   

Deferred fees, net

     (16,677     (16,982     (26,938     (28,556

Allowance for loan losses - general

     (17,627     (17,682     (19,423     (21,190

Allowance for loan losses - specific

     (22,370     (20,747     (30,213     (37,662
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans, net

   $ 1,973,204      $ 1,848,386      $ 1,772,391      $ 1,809,925   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NewStar Financial, Inc.

Selected Financial Data

(unaudited)

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  

($ in thousands)

   2013     2012  

Performance Ratios:

    

Return on average assets

     1.10     1.17

Return on average equity

     4.05        4.13   

Net interest margin, before provision

     4.02        4.22   

Efficiency ratio

     49.31        48.29   

Portfolio yield

     6.69        6.37   

Credit Quality Ratios:

    

Annualized net charge off rate (end of period loans)

     1.13        0.83   

Annualized net charge off rate (average period loans)

     1.17        0.82   

Average Balances:

    

Loans and other debt products, gross

   $ 1,961,020      $ 1,904,355   

Interest earning assets

     2,184,780        2,034,212   

Total assets

     2,208,192        2,032,532   

Interest bearing liabilities

     1,566,967        1,409,637   

Equity

     601,955        574,844   

Allowance for credit loss activity:

    

Balance as of beginning of period

   $ 49,964      $ 64,112   

General provision for credit losses

     (1,885     (2,050

Specific provision for credit losses

     9,314        8,802   

Net charge offs

     (16,948     (11,513
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of end of period

   $ 40,445      $ 59,351   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NewStar Financial, Inc.

Non-GAAP Selected Financial Data

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  

($ in thousands)

   September 30,
2013
     June 30,
2013
     December 31,
2012
     September 30,
2012
 

Performance Ratios:

           

Efficiency ratio

     43.77         43.85         35.03         36.09   

Consolidated Statement of Operations Adjustments (1):

           

Operating expenses

   $ 11,535       $ 12,773       $ 11,569       $ 10,675   

Less: non-cash equity compensation expense (2)

     731         1,178         1,827         1,680   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted operating expenses

   $ 10,804       $ 11,595       $ 9,742       $ 8,995   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Three Months Ended  
     September 30,
2013
     June 30,
2013
     December 31,
2012
     September 30,
2012
 

Risk-adjusted revenue

           

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

   $ 17,152       $ 20,870       $ 18,117       $ 18,026   

Non-interest income

     5,149         1,477         3,795         3,186   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Risk-adjusted revenue

   $ 22,301       $ 22,347       $ 21,912       $ 21,212   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Adjustments are pre-tax.
(2) Non-cash compensation charge related to restricted stock grants and option grants.

 

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NewStar Financial, Inc.

Non-GAAP Selected Financial Data

(unaudited)

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  

($ in thousands)

   2013      2012  

Performance Ratios:

     

Efficiency ratio

     48.34         40.72   

Consolidated Statement of Operations Adjustments (1):

     

Operating expenses

   $ 37,219       $ 34,728   

Less: non-cash equity compensation expense (2)

     3,506         5,363   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted operating expenses

   $ 33,713       $ 29,365   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Adjustments are pre-tax.
(2) Non-cash compensation charge related to restricted stock grants and option grants.

 

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NewStar Financial, Inc.

Portfolio Data

(unaudited)

 

($ in thousands)

   September 30, 2013     June 30, 2013     December 31, 2012     September 30, 2012  

Portfolio Data:

                    

First mortgage

   $ 110,212         5.4   $ 121,982         6.3   $ 177,462         9.5   $ 205,207         10.7

Senior secured asset-based

     233,426         11.3        207,808         10.8        201,219         10.7        199,247         10.4   

Senior secured cash flow

     1,643,715         80.0        1,533,999         79.5        1,448,182         77.3        1,465,568         76.2   

Other

     67,823         3.3        65,306         3.4        47,400         2.5        52,609         2.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,055,176         100.0   $ 1,929,095         100.0   $ 1,874,263         100.0   $ 1,922,631         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Leveraged Finance

   $ 1,667,308         81.1   $ 1,606,029         83.3   $ 1,499,833         80.0   $ 1,520,601         79.1

Business Credit

     277,657         13.5        201,084         10.4        196,952         10.5        205,206         10.7   

Real Estate

     110,211         5.4        121,982         6.3        177,478         9.5        196,824         10.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,055,176         100.0   $ 1,929,095         100.0   $ 1,874,263         100.0   $ 1,922,631         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Managed loan portfolio

                    

NewStar Financial, Inc. Loan portfolio

   $ 1,925,027         $ 1,844,068         $ 1,874,263         $ 1,922,631      

Loans owned by NewStar Credit Opportunities Fund

     416,412           446,377           559,328           515,164      

Loans owned by Arlington Fund (1)

     130,149           85,027           —             —        
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

Total

   $ 2,471,588         $ 2,375,472         $ 2,433,591         $ 2,437,795      
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

(1) Consolidated as a Variable Interest Entity

 

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