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8-K - BANNER CORPORATION FORM 8-K FOR THE EVENT ON JANUARY 22, 2014 - BANNER CORPk812214.htm
Exhibit 99.1
 
    Contact: Mark J. Grescovich,
President & CEO
Lloyd W. Baker, CFO
(509) 527-3636
 
 
News Release
 
Banner Corporation Earns $46.6 Million, or $2.40 Per Diluted Share for 2013, Including $11.6 Million,
or $0.60 Per Diluted Share, in Fourth Quarter 2013;
Highlighted by Strong Loan and Core Deposit Growth

Walla Walla, WA - January 22, 2014 - Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR), the parent company of Banner Bank and Islanders Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders in the fourth quarter of 2013 of $11.6 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, compared to $11.7 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, in the preceding quarter and $13.3 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter a year ago.  For the full year 2013, Banner reported net income available to common shareholders of $46.6 million, or $2.40 per diluted share, compared to $59.1 million, or $3.16 per diluted share in 2012.  Banner’s results for 2012 were significantly augmented by a $24.8 million net tax benefit as a result of the reversal of its deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which was partially offset by a $16.5 million net loss for fair value adjustments.
 
“We are pleased with Banner’s 2013 performance and operating results, which reflect our positive momentum and the hard work of our employees, as we continue to successfully execute on our growth strategies and focus on priorities to deliver sustainable profitability to our shareholders,” said Mark J. Grescovich, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “Indeed, Banner’s 2013 results clearly demonstrate that our strategic plan is effective, and we continue to make strides in building shareholder value.  As expected, our fourth quarter results also reflect the difficult operating environment presented by continued very low interest rates and slow economic growth, which pressured net interest margin and reduced mortgage banking revenues.  Nevertheless, our strong balance sheet and improved operations have positioned us well to meet this difficult environment.  In the fourth quarter, our client acquisition strategies again resulted in significant core deposit and loan growth and, coupled with further improvements in asset quality, confirm that our value proposition and strategic execution are being well-received.  Banner’s solid financial metrics and market share gains, for both the fourth quarter and the full year 2013, provide strong evidence that our super community bank business model is effectively building franchise and shareholder value.”
 
Fourth Quarter 2013 Highlights (compared to fourth quarter 2012, except as noted)
 
•  
Net income was $11.6 million, or $0.60 per diluted share.
•  
Annualized return on average assets was 1.06%.
•  
Annualized return on average equity was 8.52%.
•  
Revenues from core operations* remained strong at $51.6 million, compared to $52.4 million in the preceding quarter and $54.5 million in the fourth quarter a year ago.
•  
Net interest margin was 4.01%, compared to 4.09% in both the preceding quarter and in the fourth quarter a year ago.
•  
Core deposits increased 9% and represent 76% of total deposits.
•  
Deposit fees and other service charges increased 4% to $6.7 million.
•  
Total loans increased $143.0 million during the quarter and increased 6% compared to a year ago.
•  
Non-performing assets decreased to $28.9 million, or 0.66% of total assets, at December 31, 2013, a 3% decrease compared to three months earlier and a 42% decrease compared to a year earlier.
•  
Common tangible equity per share increased to $27.50 at December 31, 2013 compared to $27.02 in the preceding quarter and $25.88 in the fourth quarter a year ago.
•  
The ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets increased to 12.23% at December 31, 2013.*
•  
Banner paid a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share.
 
 
 
 

 
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*Earnings information excluding gain on sale of securities, fair value and other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) adjustments and, in the current quarter and year, a termination fee related to a cancelled bank acquisition transaction (alternately referred to as other operating income from core operations or revenues from core operations) and the ratio of tangible common equity (which excludes other intangible assets) to tangible assets represent non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measures.  Management has presented these non-GAAP financial measures in this earnings release because it believes that they provide useful and comparative information to assess trends in Banner's core operations reflected in the current quarter's results and facilitate the comparison of our performance with the performance of our peers.  Where applicable, comparable earnings information using GAAP financial measures is also presented.

 
Income Statement Review
 
Fourth quarter net interest income, before the provision for loan losses, was $41.6 million, compared to $41.9 million in the preceding quarter and $41.5 million in the fourth quarter a year ago.  For the year ended December 31, 2013, net interest income, before the provision for loan losses, was $166.7 million compared to $167.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2012.  Growth in average earning assets for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended December 31, 2013, generally offset the negative effect on net interest income due to the decreases in net interest margin compared to the same periods a year earlier.
 
“Further pressure on asset yields led to margin compression during the fourth quarter.  However, our margin remains strong as a result of continuing reductions in our cost of funds and changes in our asset and liability mix,” said Grescovich.  Banner's net interest margin was 4.01% for the fourth quarter of 2013, compared to 4.09% for both the preceding quarter and in the fourth quarter a year ago.  For the year ended December 31, 2013, the net interest margin was 4.11% compared to 4.17% for the year ended December 31, 2012.
 
Earning asset yields decreased 10 basis points compared to the preceding quarter and decreased 19 basis points from the fourth quarter a year ago.  Loan yields decreased by 14 basis points compared to the preceding quarter and were 34 basis points lower than the fourth quarter a year ago.  Deposit costs decreased by two basis points in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to the preceding quarter and 11 basis points compared to the fourth quarter a year ago.  Total cost of funds decreased two basis points in the fourth quarter compared to the preceding quarter and 12 basis points compared to the fourth quarter a year ago.
 
Banner’s mortgage banking activities declined during the quarter, as higher mortgage rates resulted in a reduction in refinance activity and home purchases from the robust pace of the previous few quarters.  Mortgage banking operations contributed $2.2 million to fourth quarter revenues compared to $2.6 million in the preceding quarter and $4.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2012.  In the fourth quarter of 2013, mortgage banking revenues were augmented by $300,000 as a result of reversal of the remaining valuation allowance for previously recorded impairment charges related to mortgage servicing rights.  Similar partial reversals of $600,000 and $400,000 were recognized in the second and third quarters of 2013.  In 2013, revenues from mortgage banking operations were $11.2 million compared to $13.8 million in 2012. 
 
Deposit fees and other service charges were $6.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, compared to $7.0 million in the preceding quarter, and increased 4% compared to $6.4 million the fourth quarter a year ago.  For year ended December 31, 2013, deposit fees increased 5% to $26.6 million compared to $25.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.  The increases in deposit fees and service charges continue to reflect additional client acquisition and growth in the number of deposit accounts as a result of successful marketing initiatives.
 
Revenues in the current quarter were augmented by nearly $3.0 million as a result of a termination fee received related to the cancellation of the proposed acquisition of Home Federal Bank.  Banner incurred approximately $550,000 of costs related to this cancelled transaction, which are also reflected in the current quarter and full year operating results.  Revenues from core operations* (revenues excluding gain on the sale of securities, fair value adjustments and the termination fee) were $51.6 million in the fourth quarter compared to $52.4 million in the third quarter of 2013 and $54.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2012.  For the year ended December 31, 2013, Banner's revenues from core operations* were $208.0 million compared to $211.4 million in 2012, with the reduction primarily the result of decreased mortgage banking revenues.
 
Banner's fourth quarter 2013 results included a $324,000 net loss for fair value adjustments as a result of changes in the valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value.  In the preceding quarter, Banner recorded a net loss of $352,000 for fair value
 
 
 
 

 
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adjustments compared to a net gain of $386,000 in the fourth quarter a year ago.  In 2013, Banner's results included a net charge of $2.3 million for fair value adjustments compared to a net charge of $16.5 million in 2012.  The net charge in the prior year primarily reflected a change of $23.1 million in the estimated fair value of Banner's junior subordinated debentures, which was partially offset by increases in the estimated value of similar trust preferred securities owned by the Company.   Banner’s results for the year ended December 2013 also included a $1.0 million gain on the sale of securities and an OTTI recovery of $409,000, which resulted from the reversal of the same-sized OTTI charge in 2012.
 
Total other operating income, including the gain on sale of securities, changes in the valuation of financial instruments and the termination fee, was $12.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, compared to $10.1 million in the third quarter of 2013 and $13.3 million in the fourth quarter a year ago.  For the year ended December 31, 2013, other operating income increased to $43.3 million compared to $26.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2012, principally due to inclusion of the termination fee and the reduction in the net charge for fair value adjustments.  Other operating income from core operations* (excluding gain on the sale of securities, fair value adjustments and the termination fee) was $9.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, compared to $10.5 million for the preceding quarter and $12.9 million for the fourth quarter a year ago.  For the year 2013, other operating income from core operations* was $41.2 million compared to $43.8 million in 2012, with the decrease principally resulting from the decline in mortgage banking revenues.
 
Banner’s total other operating expenses (non-interest expenses) were $36.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, compared to $34.5 million in both the preceding quarter and the fourth quarter of 2012.  Operating expenses for the current quarter included approximately $550,000 related to the termination of the proposed acquisition of Home Federal Bank.  For fiscal 2013, total other operating expenses declined slightly to $141.0 million compared to $141.5 million in 2012, as increased compensation and payment and card processing expenses were generally offset by reduced deposit insurance charges and expenses related to real estate owned, as well as gains on the sale of real estate owned.
 
For the fourth quarter of 2013, Banner recorded $5.7 million in state and federal income tax expense for an effective tax rate of approximately 33.05%, which reflects normal marginal tax rates reduced by the impact of tax-exempt income and certain tax credits.  Banner's provision for income taxes for 2013 was $22.5 million compared to a net tax benefit of $24.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, as a result of the elimination of Banner's deferred tax asset valuation allowance which more than offset the accrual of tax expense on 2012's pre-tax income.
 
Credit Quality
 
"Banner's credit quality metrics remained strong in the current quarter and reflect our focused attention on maintaining a moderate risk profile.  Non-performing loan balances, real estate owned and other repossessed assets all declined modestly compared to the prior quarter and are significantly below the year ago levels," said Grescovich.  “Further, our reserve levels remain substantial, providing additional benefit in the current quarter's and year's earnings as no provision for loan losses was required during 2013.”   Banner's allowance for loan losses was 2.19% of total loans outstanding at December 31, 2013.  Net charge offs were $2.5 million in 2013, a $15.9 million or 86% decline as compared to 2012.  Net charge-offs in the fourth quarter of 2013 were $1.7 million, or 0.05% of average loans outstanding compared to $196,000, or 0.01% of average loans outstanding in the third quarter of 2013 and $2.3 million, or 0.07% of  average loans outstanding in the fourth quarter a year ago.  As a result, Banner did not record a provision for loan losses for the fourth quarter of 2013 or for the year 2013.  In 2012, Banner recorded a $1.0 million provision in the fourth quarter and a $13.0 million provision for the full year.  The allowance for loan losses was $75.0 million at December 31, 2013, representing 303% of non-performing loans.  Non-performing loans decreased slightly to $24.8 million at December 31, 2013, compared to $24.9 million at September 30, 2013, and decreased 28% when compared to $34.4 million a year earlier.
 
REO and repossessed assets decreased 16% to $4.2 million at December 30, 2013, compared to $4.9 million at September 30, 2013, and decreased 74% when compared to $15.9 million a year ago.
 
Banner's non-performing assets were 0.66% of total assets at December 31, 2013, compared to 0.70% at September 30, 2013 and 1.18% a year ago.  Non-performing assets decreased 3% to $28.9 million at December 31, 2013, compared to $29.8 million at September 30, 2013 and decreased 42% compared to $50.2 million a year ago.
 
Balance Sheet Review
 
“We had an outstanding quarter for loan growth, particularly with respect to targeted loan categories, and core deposits growth,” said Grescovich.  “Total loans outstanding increased 4% compared to the prior quarter end and increased 6% compared to a year
 
 
 
 
 

 
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January 22, 2014
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ago.  Further, we remain encouraged by the potential for growth in our loan origination pipelines.  Non-certificate core deposits increased by 4% during the quarter and increased by nearly 9% compared to a year ago.  As a result, these core deposits represented 76% of total deposits at the end of the year, compared to 71% of total deposits a year earlier. ”
 
Net loans were $3.34 billion at December 31, 2013, compared to $3.20 billion at September 30, 2013, and $3.16 billion a year ago.  Commercial real estate and multifamily real estate loans increased 6% to $1.33 billion at December 31, 2013 compared to $1.26 billion at September 30, 2013 and increased 10% compared to $1.21 billion a year ago.  Commercial and agricultural business loans increased 6% to $910.5 million at December 31, 2013, compared to $858.8 million three months earlier and increased 7% compared to $848.1 million a year ago.  Total construction and development loans increased 2% to $340.2 million at December 31, 2013, compared to $333.6 million at September 30, 2013, and increased 12% compared to $304.6 million a year earlier.
 
The total of securities and interest-bearing deposits was $702.9 million at December 31, 2013, compared to $744.5 million at September 30, 2013, and $745.5 million a year ago.  The average effective duration of Banner's securities portfolio was approximately 3.4 years at December 31, 2013.
 
Total deposits increased modestly to $3.62 billion at December 31, 2013, compared to $3.54 billion at September 30, 2013 and $3.56 billion a year ago.  However, non-interest-bearing account balances increased 6% to $1.12 billion at December 31, 2013, compared to $1.05 billion at September 30, 2013, and increased 14% compared to $981.2 million a year ago.  Interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts increased 3% to $1.63 billion at December 31, 2013, compared to $1.58 billion at September 30, 2013 and increased 5% compared to $1.55 billion a year ago.  Certificates of deposit declined to $872.7 million at December 31, 2013, compared to $900.0 million at September 30, 2013 and $1.03 billion a year earlier.
 
“We continue to focus on enhancing our deposit franchise, which involves lowering our funding costs, adding new client relationships, and improving our core funding position,” said Grescovich.  “As a result, Banner's cost of deposits declined another two basis points to 0.24% for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 compared to 0.26% for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, and declined 11 basis points from 0.35% for the quarter ended December 31, 2012.”
 
Total assets increased 2% to $4.39 billion at December 31, 2013, compared to $4.28 billion at September 30, 2013 and increased 3% compared to $4.27 billion a year ago.  At December 31, 2013, total common stockholders' equity was $539.0 million, or $27.63 per share, compared to $506.9 million, or $26.10 per share, a year ago.  Banner had 19.5 million shares of common stock outstanding at December 31, 2013 compared to 19.4 million shares one year earlier.  At year end, tangible common stockholders' equity, which excludes other intangible assets, was $536.5 million, or 12.23% of tangible assets, compared to $527.1 million, or 12.32% of tangible assets, at September 30, 2013, and $502.7 million, or 11.80% of tangible assets, a year ago.  Banner's tangible book value per share increased to $27.50 at year end, compared to $25.88 per share a year ago.
 
Banner Corporation and its subsidiary banks continue to maintain capital levels significantly in excess of the requirements to be categorized as “well-capitalized” under applicable regulatory standards.  Banner Corporation's Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets ratio was 13.64% and its total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 16.99% at December 31, 2013.
 
Conference Call
 
Banner will host a conference call on Thursday, January 23, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. PST, to discuss its fourth quarter results.  The conference call can be accessed live by telephone at (480) 629-9835 to participate in the call.  To listen to the call on-line, go to the Company's website at www.bannerbank.com.  A replay will be available at www.bannerbank.com.
 
About the Company
 
Banner Corporation is a $4.39 billion bank holding company operating two commercial banks in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.  Banner serves the Pacific Northwest region with a full range of deposit services and business, commercial real estate, construction, residential, agricultural and consumer loans.  Visit Banner Bank on the Web at www.bannerbank.com.
 

 
This press release contains statements that the Company believes are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements relate to the Company's financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance or business. You should not place undue reliance on these statements, as they are subject to risks and uncertainties. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind these risks and uncertainties, as well as any cautionary statements the Company may make. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information
 
 
 
 

 
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January 22, 2014
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then actually known to the Company. There are a number of important factors that could cause future results to differ materially from historical performance and these forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated or implied by our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in our allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses that may be impacted by deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets and may lead to increased losses and non-performing assets and may result in our allowance for loan losses not being adequate to cover actual losses and require us to materially increase our reserves; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas; changes in the levels of general interest rates and the relative differences between short and long-term interest rates, loan and deposit interest rates, our net interest margin and funding sources; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in our market areas; secondary market conditions for loans and our ability to sell loans in the secondary market; results of examinations of us by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and of our bank subsidiaries by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, institute a formal or informal enforcement action against us or any of the Banks which could require us to increase our reserve for loan losses, write-down assets, change our regulatory capital position or affect our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, or impose additional requirements and restrictions on us, any of which could adversely affect our liquidity and earnings; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business including changes in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules including changes related to Basel III; the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the implementing regulations; our ability to attract and retain deposits; increases in premiums for deposit insurance; our ability to control operating costs and expenses; the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets and liabilities, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant changes in valuations; staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect our workforce and potential associated charges; the failure or security breach of computer systems on which we depend; our ability to retain key members of our senior management team; costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments; our ability to implement our business strategies; our ability to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel we may acquire into our operations and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames and any goodwill charges related thereto; our ability to manage loan delinquency rates; increased competitive pressures among financial services companies; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; our ability to pay dividends on our common stock and interest or principal payments on our junior subordinated debentures; adverse changes in the securities markets; inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; the economic impact of war or terrorist activities; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services; and other risks detailed in Banner Corporation's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These risks could cause our actual results for 2013 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us, and could negatively affect our operating and stock price performance.


 
 

 
 
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January 22, 2014
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Quarters Ended
 
Year Ended
(in thousands except shares and per share data)
 
Dec 31, 2013
 
Sep 30, 2013
 
Dec 31, 2012
 
Dec 31, 2013
 
Dec 31, 2012
INTEREST INCOME:
                   
Loans receivable
 
$
41,470
   
$
41,953
   
$
42,341
   
$
167,204
   
$
174,322
 
Mortgage-backed securities
 
1,321
   
1,281
   
1,165
   
5,168
   
4,176
 
Securities and cash equivalents
 
1,804
   
1,803
   
2,019
   
7,340
   
8,664
 
   
44,595
   
45,037
   
45,525
   
179,712
   
187,162
 
INTEREST EXPENSE:
                   
Deposits
 
2,198
   
2,330
   
3,088
   
9,737
   
15,107
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
 
7
   
28
   
63
   
99
   
254
 
Other borrowings
 
41
   
44
   
64
   
192
   
758
 
Junior subordinated debentures
 
742
   
742
   
776
   
2,968
   
3,395
 
   
2,988
   
3,144
   
3,991
   
12,996
   
19,514
 
Net interest income before provision for loan losses
 
41,607
   
41,893
   
41,534
   
166,716
   
167,648
 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
 
   
   
1,000
   
   
13,000
 
Net interest income
 
41,607
   
41,893
   
40,534
   
166,716
   
154,648
 
OTHER OPERATING INCOME:
                   
Deposit fees and other service charges
 
6,670
   
6,982
   
6,433
   
26,581
   
25,266
 
Mortgage banking operations
 
2,168
   
2,590
   
4,292
   
11,170
   
13,812
 
Miscellaneous
 
1,110
   
920
   
2,197
   
3,484
   
4,697
 
   
9,948
   
10,492
   
12,922
   
41,235
   
43,775
 
Gain on sale of securities
 
2
   
2
   
3
   
1,022
   
51
 
Other-than-temporary impairment recovery (loss)
 
   
   
   
409
   
(409
)
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value
 
(324
)
 
(352
)
 
386
   
(2,278
)
 
(16,515
)
Proposed acquisition termination fee
 
2,954
   
   
   
2,954
   
 
Total other operating income
 
12,580
   
10,142
   
13,311
   
43,342
   
26,902
 
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE:
                   
Salary and employee benefits
 
21,191
   
21,244
   
20,182
   
84,388
   
78,696
 
Less capitalized loan origination costs
 
(2,371
)
 
(2,915
)
 
(2,752
)
 
(11,227
)
 
(10,404
)
Occupancy and equipment
 
5,362
   
5,317
   
5,320
   
21,423
   
21,812
 
Information / computer data services
 
1,956
   
1,710
   
1,836
   
7,309
   
6,904
 
Payment and card processing services
 
2,586
   
2,530
   
2,263
   
9,870
   
8,604
 
Professional services
 
1,531
   
1,074
   
850
   
4,331
   
4,411
 
Advertising and marketing
 
2,033
   
1,556
   
1,602
   
6,885
   
7,215
 
Deposit insurance
 
502
   
564
   
715
   
2,329
   
3,685
 
State/municipal business and use taxes
 
478
   
461
   
574
   
1,941
   
2,289
 
Real estate operations
 
357
   
(601
)
 
91
   
(689
)
 
3,354
 
Amortization of core deposit intangibles
 
488
   
471
   
509
   
1,941
   
2,092
 
Miscellaneous
 
2,816
   
3,079
   
3,329
   
12,474
   
12,795
 
Total other operating expense
 
36,929
   
34,490
   
34,519
   
140,975
   
141,453
 
Income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
 
17,258
   
17,545
   
19,326
   
69,083
   
40,097
 
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES
 
5,704
   
5,880
   
4,638
   
22,528
   
(24,785
)
NET INCOME
 
11,554
   
11,665
   
14,688
   
46,555
   
64,882
 
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDEND AND ADJUSTMENTS:
                   
Preferred stock dividend
 
   
   
611
   
   
4,938
 
Preferred stock discount accretion
 
   
   
1,174
   
   
3,298
 
Gain on repurchase and retirement of preferred stock
 
   
   
(401
)
 
   
(2,471
)
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
 
$
11,554
   
$
11,665
   
$
13,304
   
$
46,555
   
$
59,117
 
Earnings per share available to common shareholders:
                   
       Basic
 
$
0.60
   
$
0.60
   
$
0.69
   
$
2.40
   
$
3.17
 
       Diluted
 
$
0.60
   
$
0.60
   
$
0.69
   
$
2.40
   
$
3.16
 
Cumulative dividends declared per common share
 
$
0.15
   
$
0.15
   
$
0.01
   
$
0.54
   
$
0.04
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
                   
       Basic
 
19,344,174
   
19,338,564
   
19,312,761
   
19,361,411
   
18,650,336
 
       Diluted
 
19,398,213
   
19,397,329
   
19,420,612
   
19,397,360
   
18,722,859
 
Common shares issued via restricted stock grants (net), DRIP and stock purchases
 
719
   
(10,139
)
 
86
   
88,804
   
1,901,493
 

 
 

 
 
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FINANCIAL  CONDITION
             
(in thousands except shares and per share data)
 
Dec 31, 2013
 
Sep 30, 2013
 
Dec 31, 2012
 
ASSETS
             
Cash and due from banks
 
$
69,711
   
$
69,340
   
$
66,370
   
Federal funds and interest-bearing deposits
 
67,638
   
106,625
   
114,928
   
Securities - at fair value
 
62,472
   
63,887
   
71,232
   
Securities - available for sale
 
470,280
   
477,407
   
472,920
   
Securities - held to maturity
 
102,513
   
96,545
   
86,452
   
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
 
35,390
   
35,708
   
36,705
   
Loans receivable:
             
       Held for sale
 
2,734
   
8,394
   
11,920
   
       Held for portfolio
 
3,415,711
   
3,267,042
   
3,223,794
   
       Allowance for loan losses
 
(74,990
)
 
(76,657
)
 
(77,491
)
 
   
3,343,455
   
3,198,779
   
3,158,223
   
Accrued interest receivable
 
13,996
   
15,164
   
13,930
   
Real estate owned held for sale, net
 
4,044
   
4,818
   
15,778
   
Property and equipment, net
 
90,267
   
89,092
   
89,117
   
Other intangibles, net
 
2,449
   
2,937
   
4,230
   
Bank-owned life insurance
 
61,945
   
61,442
   
59,891
   
Other assets
 
64,006
   
60,809
   
75,788
   
   
$
4,388,166
   
$
4,282,553
   
$
4,265,564
   
LIABILITIES
             
Deposits:
             
Non-interest-bearing
 
$
1,115,346
   
$
1,051,831
   
$
981,240
   
       Interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts
 
1,629,885
   
1,583,430
   
1,547,271
   
       Interest-bearing certificates
 
872,695
   
900,024
   
1,029,293
   
   
3,617,926
   
3,535,285
   
3,557,804
   
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank at fair value
 
27,250
   
20,258
   
10,304
   
Customer repurchase agreements
 
83,056
   
82,909
   
76,633
   
Junior subordinated debentures at fair value
 
73,928
   
73,637
   
73,063
   
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
30,592
   
24,830
   
26,389
   
Deferred compensation
 
16,442
   
15,642
   
14,452
   
   
3,849,194
   
3,752,561
   
3,758,645
   
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
             
Common stock
 
569,028
   
568,535
   
567,907
   
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
 
(25,073
)
 
(33,701
)
 
(61,102
)
 
Other components of stockholders' equity
 
(4,983
)
 
(4,842
)
 
114
   
   
538,972
   
529,992
   
506,919
   
   
$
4,388,166
   
$
4,282,553
   
$
4,265,564
   
Common Shares Issued:
             
Shares outstanding at end of period
 
19,543,769
   
19,543,050
   
19,454,965
   
       Less unearned ESOP shares at end of period
 
34,340
   
34,340
   
34,340
   
Shares outstanding at end of period excluding unearned ESOP shares
 
19,509,429
   
19,508,710
   
19,420,625
   
Common stockholders' equity per share (1)
 
$
27.63
   
$
27.17
   
$
26.10
   
Common stockholders' tangible equity per share (1) (2)
 
$
27.50
   
$
27.02
   
$
25.88
   
Common stockholders' tangible equity to tangible assets (2)
 
12.23
%
 
12.32
%
 
11.80
%
 
Consolidated Tier 1 leverage capital ratio
 
13.64
%
 
13.63
%
 
12.74
%
 

(1)
Calculation is based on number of common shares outstanding at the end of the period rather than weighted average shares outstanding and excludes unallocated shares in the ESOP.
(2)
Common stockholders' tangible equity excludes preferred stock and other intangibles.  Tangible assets excludes other intangible assets.  These ratios represent non-GAAP financial measures.

 
 

 
 
BANR - Fourth Quarter 2013 Results
January 23, 2014
Page 8

 
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
             
(dollars in thousands)
             
   
Dec 31, 2013
 
Sep 30, 2013
 
Dec 31, 2012
 
LOANS (including loans held for sale):
             
Commercial real estate:
             
   Owner occupied
 
$
502,601
   
$
508,341
   
$
489,581
   
   Investment properties
 
692,457
   
613,757
   
583,641
   
Multifamily real estate
 
137,153
   
133,770
   
137,504
   
Commercial construction
 
12,168
   
18,730
   
30,229
   
Multifamily construction
 
52,081
   
33,888
   
22,581
   
One- to four-family construction
 
189,807
   
194,187
   
160,815
   
Land and land development:
             
   Residential
 
75,695
   
75,576
   
77,010
   
   Commercial
 
10,450
   
11,231
   
13,982
   
Commercial business
 
682,169
   
635,658
   
618,049
   
Agricultural business including secured by farmland
 
228,291
   
223,187
   
230,031
   
One- to four-family real estate
 
540,551
   
543,263
   
581,670
   
Consumer:
             
   Consumer secured by one- to four-family real estate
 
173,188
   
170,019
   
170,123
   
   Consumer-other
 
121,834
   
113,829
   
120,498
   
      Total loans outstanding
 
$
3,418,445
   
$
3,275,436
   
$
3,235,714
   
Restructured loans performing under their restructured terms
 
$
47,428
   
$
50,430
   
$
57,462
   
Loans 30 - 89 days past due and on accrual
 
$
8,784
   
$
9,313
   
$
11,685
   
Total delinquent loans (including loans on non-accrual)
 
$
22,010
   
$
27,804
   
$
45,300
   
Total delinquent loans  /  Total loans outstanding
 
0.64
%
 
0.85
%
 
1.40
%
 

GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AT
                   
December 31, 2013
 
Washington
 
Oregon
 
Idaho
 
Other
 
Total
Commercial real estate:
                   
   Owner occupied
 
$
379,666
   
$
56,054
   
$
58,279
   
$
8,602
   
$
502,601
 
   Investment properties
 
487,775
   
101,326
   
60,216
   
43,140
   
692,457
 
Multifamily real estate
 
108,121
   
19,108
   
9,765
   
159
   
137,153
 
Commercial construction
 
11,335
   
703
   
130
   
   
12,168
 
Multifamily construction
 
37,979
   
14,102
   
   
   
52,081
 
One- to four-family construction
 
101,305
   
86,850
   
1,652
   
   
189,807
 
Land and land development:
                   
   Residential
 
42,364
   
32,046
   
1,285
   
   
75,695
 
   Commercial
 
5,156
   
3,364
   
1,930
   
   
10,450
 
Commercial business
 
405,275
   
85,676
   
68,853
   
122,365
   
682,169
 
Agricultural business including secured by farmland
 
118,569
   
59,020
   
50,702
   
   
228,291
 
One- to four-family real estate
 
340,871
   
175,285
   
21,805
   
2,590
   
540,551
 
Consumer:
                   
   Consumer secured by one- to four-family real estate
 
113,710
   
45,917
   
12,864
   
697
   
173,188
 
   Consumer-other
 
83,724
   
32,322
   
5,742
   
46
   
121,834
 
       Total loans outstanding
 
$
2,235,850
   
$
711,773
   
$
293,223
   
$
177,599
   
$
3,418,445
 
       Percent of total loans
 
65.4
%
 
20.8
%
 
8.6
%
 
5.2
%
 
100.0
%


 
 

 
 
BANR - Fourth Quarter 2013 Results
January 22, 2014
Page 9
 
 
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                   
(dollars in thousands)
                   
   
  Quarters Ended
 
Year Ended
CHANGE IN THE
 
Dec 31, 2013
 
Sep 30, 2013
 
Dec 31, 2012
 
Dec 31, 2013
 
Dec 31, 2012
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
                   
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
76,657
   
$
76,853
   
$
78,783
   
$
77,491
   
$
82,912
 
                               
Provision
 
   
   
1,000
   
   
13,000
 
                     
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
                   
   Commercial real estate
 
72
   
331
   
159
   
2,367
   
921
 
   Construction and land
 
1,330
   
507
   
1,499
   
2,275
   
2,954
 
   One- to four-family real estate
 
7
   
19
   
174
   
145
   
586
 
   Commercial business
 
282
   
339
   
1,395
   
1,673
   
2,425
 
   Agricultural business, including secured by farmland
 
85
   
265
   
4
   
697
   
49
 
   Consumer
 
53
   
68
   
108
   
340
   
531
 
   
1,829
   
1,529
   
3,339
   
7,497
   
7,466
 
Loans charged off:
                   
   Commercial real estate
 
(953
)
 
(850
)
 
(558
)
 
(2,569
)
 
(4,065
)
   Construction and land
 
(967
)
 
   
(1,301
)
 
(1,821
)
 
(6,546
)
   One- to four-family real estate
 
(879
)
 
(207
)
 
(1,748
)
 
(2,139
)
 
(5,328
)
   Commercial business
 
(209
)
 
(246
)
 
(1,094
)
 
(1,782
)
 
(6,485
)
   Agricultural business, including secured by farmland
 
   
(248
)
 
(155
)
 
(248
)
 
(456
)
   Consumer
 
(488
)
 
(174
)
 
(775
)
 
(1,439
)
 
(3,007
)
   
(3,496
)
 
(1,725
)
 
(5,631
)
 
(9,998
)
 
(25,887
)
    Net charge-offs
 
(1,667
)
 
(196
)
 
(2,292
)
 
(2,501
)
 
(18,421
)
Balance, end of period
 
$
74,990
   
$
76,657
   
$
77,491
   
$
74,990
   
$
77,491
 
                               
Net charge-offs / Average loans outstanding
 
0.05
%
 
0.01
%
 
0.07
%
 
0.08
%
 
0.57
%



ALLOCATION OF
           
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
 
Dec 31, 2013
 
Sep 30, 2013
 
Dec 31, 2012
Specific or allocated loss allowance:
           
Commercial real estate
 
$
16,759
   
$
15,618
   
$
15,322
 
Multifamily real estate
 
5,306
   
5,283
   
4,506
 
Construction and land
 
17,640
   
16,668
   
14,991
 
One- to four-family real estate
 
11,486
   
13,187
   
16,475
 
Commercial business
 
11,773
   
10,676
   
9,957
 
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland
 
2,841
   
3,411
   
2,295
 
Consumer
 
1,335
   
948
   
1,348
 
Total allocated
 
67,140
   
65,791
   
64,894
 
                   
Estimated allowance for undisbursed commitments
 
630
   
717
   
758
 
Unallocated
 
7,220
   
10,149
   
11,839
 
        Total allowance for loan losses
 
$
74,990
   
$
76,657
   
$
77,491
 
                   
Allowance for loan losses / Total loans outstanding
 
2.19
%
 
2.34
%
 
2.39
%
                   
Allowance for loan losses / Non-performing loans
 
303
%
 
308
%
 
225
%


 
 

 
 
BANR - Fourth Quarter 2013 Results
January 23, 2014
Page 10

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
         
(dollars in thousands)
         
 
Dec 31, 2013
 
Sep 30, 2013
 
Dec 31, 2012
NON-PERFORMING ASSETS
         
Loans on non-accrual status:
         
    Secured by real estate:
         
             Commercial
$
6,287
   
$
4,762
   
$
6,579
 
             Multifamily
   
333
   
 
             Construction and land
1,193
   
1,660
   
3,673
 
             One- to four-family
12,532
   
10,717
   
12,964
 
    Commercial business
723
   
963
   
4,750
 
    Consumer
1,173
   
1,634
   
3,395
 
 
21,908
   
20,069
   
31,361
 
Loans more than 90 days delinquent, still on accrual:
         
    Secured by real estate:
         
            Multifamily
   
1,701
   
 
            Construction and land
   
242
   
 
            One- to four-family
2,611
   
2,774
   
2,877
 
    Commercial business
   
24
   
 
    Agricultural business, including secured by farmland
105
   
   
 
    Consumer
144
   
52
   
152
 
 
2,860
   
4,793
   
3,029
 
Total non-performing loans
24,768
   
24,862
   
34,390
 
Real estate owned (REO) and repossessed assets
4,159
   
4,937
   
15,853
 
                       
             Total non-performing assets
$
28,927
   
$
29,799
   
$
50,243
 
                 
Total non-performing assets  /  Total assets
0.66
%
 
0.70
%
 
1.18
%



DETAIL & GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATION OF
             
NON-PERFORMING ASSETS AT
             
December 31, 2013
Washington
 
Oregon
 
Idaho
 
Total
Secured by real estate:
             
      Commercial
$
6,239
   
$
   
$
48
   
$
6,287
 
      Construction and land:
             
           One- to four-family construction
   
269
   
   
269
 
           Residential land acquisition & development
   
750
   
   
750
 
           Residential land improved lots
   
174
   
   
174
 
              Total construction and land
   
1,193
   
   
1,193
 
                       
      One- to four-family
9,466
   
5,066
   
611
   
15,143
 
Commercial business
663
   
60
   
   
723
 
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland
105
   
   
   
105
 
Consumer
1,021
   
40
   
256
   
1,317
 
                       
Total non-performing loans
17,494
   
6,359
   
915
   
24,768
 
Real estate owned (REO) and repossessed assets
2,026
   
1,628
   
505
   
4,159
 
                               
          Total  non-performing assets at end of the period
$
19,520
   
$
7,987
   
$
1,420
   
$
28,927
 


 
 

 
 
BANR - Fourth Quarter 2013 Results
January 23, 2014
Page 11
 
 
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     
(dollars in thousands)
     
 
Quarters Ended
 
Year Ended
REAL ESTATE OWNED
Dec 31, 2013
 
Dec 31, 2012
 
Dec 31, 2013
 
Dec 31, 2012
Balance, beginning of period
$
4,818
   
$
20,356
   
$
15,778
   
$
42,965
 
        Additions from loan foreclosures
700
   
2,332
   
3,168
   
13,930
 
        Additions from capitalized costs
4
   
69
   
347
   
300
 
        Proceeds from dispositions of REO
(1,186
)
 
(7,357
)
 
(16,945
)
 
(40,965
)
                       
        Gain on sale of REO
3
   
1,104
   
2,481
   
4,725
 
                       
        Valuation adjustments in the period
(295
)
 
(726
)
 
(785
)
 
(5,177
)
                               
Balance, end of period
$
4,044
   
$
15,778
   
$
4,044
   
$
15,778
 

 

 
REAL ESTATE OWNED- BY TYPE AND STATE
             
               
December 31, 2013
Washington
 
Oregon
 
Idaho
 
Total
Commercial real estate
$
   
$
   
$
175
   
$
175
 
Land development- residential
1,028
   
1,275
   
33
   
2,336
 
One- to four-family real estate
888
   
348
   
297
   
1,533
 
                               
Total
$
1,916
   
$
1,623
   
$
505
   
$
4,044
 


 
 

 
 
BANR - Fourth Quarter 2013 Results
January 23, 2014
Page 12

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
             
(dollars in thousands)
             
               
DEPOSITS & OTHER BORROWINGS
             
   
Dec 31, 2013
 
Sep 30, 2013
 
Dec 31, 2012
 
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
             
Non-interest-bearing
 
$
1,115,346
   
$
1,051,831
   
$
981,240
   
Interest-bearing checking
 
422,910
   
399,343
   
410,316
   
Regular savings accounts
 
798,764
   
775,260
   
727,957
   
Money market accounts
 
408,211
   
408,827
   
408,998
   
   Interest-bearing transaction & savings accounts
 
1,629,885
   
1,583,430
   
1,547,271
   
Interest-bearing certificates
 
872,695
   
900,024
   
1,029,293
   
   Total deposits
 
$
3,617,926
   
$
3,535,285
   
$
3,557,804
   
               
INCLUDED IN TOTAL DEPOSITS
             
Public non-interest-bearing accounts
 
$
21,699
   
$
20,630
   
$
22,081
   
Public interest-bearing transaction & savings accounts
 
65,822
   
49,840
   
57,874
   
Public interest-bearing certificates
 
51,465
   
51,562
   
60,518
   
Total public deposits
 
$
138,986
   
$
122,032
   
$
140,473
   
                           
Total brokered deposits
 
$
4,291
   
$
4,531
   
$
15,702
   
               
OTHER BORROWINGS
             
Customer repurchase agreements / "Sweep accounts"
 
$
83,056
   
$
82,909
   
$
76,333
   


GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATION OF DEPOSITS AT
               
December 31, 2013
 
Washington
 
Oregon
 
Idaho
 
Total
   
$
2,743,230
   
$
626,959
   
$
247,737
   
$
3,617,926
 
   
75.9%
 
17.3%
 
6.8%
 
100.0%


           
Minimum for Capital Adequacy
REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS AT
 
Actual
 
or "Well Capitalized"
December 31, 2013
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
                 
Banner Corporation-consolidated:
               
      Total capital to risk-weighted assets
 
$
631,674
   
16.99
%
 
$
297,493
   
8.00
%
      Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
 
584,838
   
15.73
%
 
148,747
   
4.00
%
      Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets
 
584,838
   
13.64
%
 
171,553
   
4.00
%
                 
Banner Bank:
               
      Total capital to risk-weighted assets
 
557,253
   
15.75
%
 
353,730
   
10.00
%
      Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
 
512,689
   
14.49
%
 
212,238
   
6.00
%
      Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets
 
512,689
   
12.65
%
 
202,707
   
5.00
%
                 
Islanders Bank:
               
      Total capital to risk-weighted assets
 
34,795
   
18.73
%
 
18,574
   
10.00
%
      Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
 
32,469
   
17.48
%
 
11,144
   
6.00
%
      Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets
 
32,469
   
13.60
%
 
11,941
   
5.00
%


 
 

 
 
BANR - Fourth Quarter 2013 Results
January 22, 2014
Page 13

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                   
(dollars in thousands)
                   
(rates / ratios annualized)
                   
   
Quarters Ended
 
Year Ended
OPERATING PERFORMANCE
 
Dec 31, 2013
 
Sep 30, 2013
 
Dec 31, 2012
 
Dec 31, 2013
 
Dec 31, 2012
Average loans
 
$
3,343,494
   
$
3,291,950
   
$
3,201,389
   
$
3,275,767
   
$
3,223,777
 
Average securities
 
686,845
   
689,257
   
660,731
   
692,117
   
657,649
 
Average interest earning cash
 
85,335
   
79,607
   
175,441
   
85,178
   
138,179
 
Average non-interest-earning assets
 
196,035
   
190,621
   
227,728
   
204,077
   
199,561
 
                                         
      Total average assets
 
$
4,311,709
   
$
4,251,435
   
$
4,265,289
   
$
4,257,139
   
$
4,219,166
 
                                         
Average deposits
 
$
3,573,607
   
$
3,496,194
   
$
3,507,202
   
$
3,515,493
   
$
3,447,905
 
Average borrowings
 
209,155
   
241,006
   
214,275
   
227,612
   
236,124
 
Average non-interest-bearing other liabilities (1)
 
(9,116
)
 
(13,016
)
 
(2,208
)
 
(11,970
)
 
(22,757
)
                               
     Total average liabilities
 
3,773,646
   
3,724,184
   
3,719,269
   
3,731,135
   
3,661,272
 
                               
Total average stockholders' equity
 
538,063
   
527,251
   
546,020
   
526,004
   
557,894
 
                                         
     Total average liabilities and equity
 
$
4,311,709
   
$
4,251,435
   
$
4,265,289
   
$
4,257,139
   
$
4,219,166
 
                               
Interest rate yield on loans
 
4.92
%
 
5.06
%
 
5.26
%
 
5.10
%
 
5.41
%
Interest rate yield on securities
 
1.77
%
 
1.75
%
 
1.85
%
 
1.78
%
 
1.90
%
Interest rate yield on cash
 
0.26
%
 
0.22
%
 
0.26
%
 
0.25
%
 
0.24
%
     Interest rate yield on interest-earning assets
 
4.30
%
 
4.40
%
 
4.49
%
 
4.43
%
 
4.66
%
Interest rate expense on deposits
 
0.24
%
 
0.26
%
 
0.35
%
 
0.28
%
 
0.44
%
Interest rate expense on borrowings
 
1.50
%
 
1.34
%
 
1.68
%
 
1.43
%
 
1.87
%
     Interest rate expense on interest-bearing liabilities
 
0.31
%
 
0.33
%
 
0.43
%
 
0.35
%
 
0.53
%
                               
Interest rate spread
 
3.99
%
 
4.07
%
 
4.06
%
 
4.08
%
 
4.13
%
                               
Net interest margin
 
4.01
%
 
4.09
%
 
4.09
%
 
4.11
%
 
4.17
%
                               
Other operating income / Average assets
 
1.16
%
 
0.95
%
 
1.24
%
 
1.02
%
 
0.64
%
                               
Core operating income / Average assets (2)
 
0.92
%
 
0.98
%
 
1.21
%
 
0.97
%
 
1.04
%
                               
Other operating expense / Average assets
 
3.40
%
 
3.22
%
 
3.22
%
 
3.31
%
 
3.35
%
                               
Efficiency ratio (other operating expense / revenue)
 
68.15
%
 
66.28
%
 
62.94
%
 
67.11
%
 
72.71
%
                               
Efficiency ratio (other operating expense / core operating revenue)(2)
 
70.56
%
 
65.84
%
 
63.39
%
 
67.53
%
 
66.91
%
                               
Return on average assets
 
1.06
%
 
1.09
%
 
1.37
%
 
1.09
%
 
1.54
%
                               
Return on average equity
 
8.52
%
 
8.78
%
 
10.70
%
 
8.85
%
 
11.63
%
                               
Return on average tangible equity (3)
 
8.56
%
 
8.83
%
 
10.79
%
 
8.91
%
 
11.74
%
                               
Average equity  /  Average assets
 
12.48
%
 
12.40
%
 
12.80
%
 
12.36
%
 
13.22
%

(1)
Average non-interest-bearing liabilities include fair value adjustments related to FHLB advances and Junior Subordinated Debentures.
(2)
Core operating income excluding gain on sale of securities, fair value and other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) adjustments and, in the current quarter and year, a termination fee and expenses related to a cancelled bank acquisition transaction represents non-GAAP financial measures.
(3)
Average tangible equity excludes other intangibles and represents a non-GAAP financial measure.