-- Full year loss of $25.8 million and diluted loss per share of $0.71 compared to 2008 full year earnings of $49.3 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.00. -- Net loss of $37.5 million for fourth quarter 2009 vs. $3.4 million net income for third quarter 2009 and $26.9 million net loss for fourth quarter 2008. -- Pre-tax, pre-provision core operating earnings of $32.7 million for fourth quarter 2009, up 8% from third quarter 2009. -- Net interest margin of 4.04% for fourth quarter 2009, up 38 basis points from third quarter 2009. -- Pre-tax gain of $13.1 million resulting from acquisition of First DuPage Bank and net securities loss of $5.8 million during the fourth quarter.Capital and Credit
-- Tangible common equity to tangible assets of 6.29%, up 106 basis points from prior year end. -- Non-accrual plus 90 days past due loans totaled $248.3 million down 6% from September 30, 2009. -- Loan loss reserves to total loans increased 25 basis points to 2.78% from September 30, 2009, with provisions of $93.0 million exceeding net charge- offs of $82.5 million. -- Other real estate owned of $57.1 million at December 31, 2009, net of valuation write-downs and losses on disposition totaling $14.1 million for the fourth quarter 2009.First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company" or "First Midwest") (
Excess Minimum Over Required December December "Well- Minimums at 31, 31, Capitalized" December 31, 2009 2008 Level 2009 ------- ------- ------- -------------- (Amounts in millions) Regulatory capital ratios: Total capital to risk-weighted assets 14.26% 14.36% 10.00% 43% $ 267 Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 12.19% 11.60% 6.00% 103% $ 388 Tier 1 leverage to average assets 10.18% 9.41% 5.00% 104% $ 389 Regulatory capital ratios, excluding preferred stock: Total capital to risk-weighted assets 11.18% 11.44% 10.00% 12% $ 74 Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 9.11% 8.68% 6.00% 52% $ 195 Tier 1 leverage to average assets 7.61% 7.04% 5.00% 52% $ 196 Tier 1 common capital to risk-weighted assets 7.76% 6.79% N/A N/A N/A Tangible equity ratios: Tangible common equity to tangible assets 6.29% 5.23% N/A N/A N/A Tangible common equity, excluding other comprehensive loss, to tangible assets 6.54% 5.45% N/A N/A N/A Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets 7.46% 6.53% N/A N/A N/A
The Board of Directors reviews the Company's capital plan each quarter, giving consideration to the current and expected operating environment, as well as an evaluation of various capital alternatives. About the Company First Midwest is the premier relationship-based banking franchise in the growing Chicagoland banking market. As one of the Chicago metropolitan area's largest independent bank holding companies, First Midwest provides the full range of both business and retail banking and trust and investment management services through approximately 100 offices located in 62 communities, primarily in metropolitan Chicago. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the Company's beliefs regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company's control. It is possible that actual results and the Company's financial condition may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results and financial condition indicated in these forward-looking statements. For a discussion of some of the risks and important factors that could affect the Company's future results, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements represent management's best judgment as of the date hereof based on currently available information. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty to update the contents of this press release after the date hereof.
Conference Call A conference call to discuss the Company's results, outlook and related matters will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 6:00 PM (ET). Members of the public who would like to listen to the conference call should dial (866) 713-8310 (U.S. domestic) or (617) 597-5308 (international) and enter passcode number 538 37 175. The number should be dialed 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. There is no charge to access the call. The conference call will also be accessible as an audio webcast through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.firstmidwest.com/aboutinvestor_overview.asp. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available on the Company's website or by dialing (888) 286-8010 (U.S. domestic) or (617) 801-6888 (international) passcode number 562 40 343, beginning at 9:00 PM (ET) on January 12, 2010 until 11:59 PM (ET) on January 20, 2010. Please direct any questions regarding obtaining access to the conference call to First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Investor Relations, via e-mail, at investor.relations@firstmidwest.com.
Accompanying Financial Statements and Tables Accompanying this press release is the following unaudited financial information:
-- Operating Highlights, Balance Sheet Highlights, and Capital Ratios (1 page) -- Condensed Consolidated Statements of Condition (1 page) -- Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (1 page) -- Pre-Tax, Pre-Provision Core Operating Earnings (1 page) -- Loan Portfolio Composition (1 page) -- Asset Quality (1 page) -- Charge-off Data (1 page) -- Securities Available-for-Sale (1 page)Press Release and Additional Information Available on Website This press release, the accompanying financial statements and tables, and certain additional unaudited Selected Financial Information (totaling 3 pages) are available through the "Investor Relations" section of First Midwest's website at www.firstmidwest.com.
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Press Release Dated January 12, 2010 Operating Highlights Unaudited Quarters Ended Years Ended ------------------------------- -------------------- (Dollar amounts in thousands except December September December December December per share data) 31, 2009 30, 2009 31, 2008 31, 2009 31, 2008 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Net (loss) income $ (37,491) $ 3,351 $ (26,890) $ (25,750) $ 49,336 Net (loss) income applicable to common shares (39,542) 773 (27,568) (35,551) 48,482 Diluted (loss) earnings per common share $ (0.73) $ 0.02 $ (0.57) $ (0.71) $ 1.00 Return on average common equity (19.84%) 0.43% (13.90%) (4.84%) 6.46% Return on average assets (1.92%) 0.17% (1.28%) (0.32%) 0.60% Net interest margin 4.04% 3.66% 3.71% 3.72% 3.61% Efficiency ratio 58.48% 59.13% 59.06% 57.86% 53.49% Balance Sheet Highlights Unaudited As Of -------------------------------- (Dollar amounts in thousands except December September December per share data) 31, 2009 30, 2009 31, 2008 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total assets $7,710,672 $7,678,434 $8,528,341 Total loans, excluding covered loans 5,203,246 5,306,068 5,360,063 Total deposits 5,885,279 5,749,153 5,585,754 Total stockholders' equity 941,521 983,579 908,279 Common stockholders' equity 748,521 790,579 715,949 Book value per share $ 13.66 $ 14.43 $ 14.72 Period end shares outstanding 54,793 54,800 48,630 Capital Ratios Unaudited As Of -------------------------------- December September December 31, 2009 30, 2009 31, 2008 ---------- ---------- ---------- Regulatory capital ratios: Total capital to risk-weighted assets 14.26% 15.27% 14.36% Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 12.19% 12.88% 11.60% Tier 1 leverage to average assets 10.18% 10.52% 9.41% Regulatory capital ratios, excluding preferred stock: Total capital to risk-weighted assets 11.18% 12.18% 11.44% Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 9.11% 9.78% 8.68% Tier 1 leverage to average assets 7.61% 7.99% 7.04% Tier 1 common capital to risk-weighted assets 7.76% 8.43% 6.79% Tangible common equity ratios: Tangible common equity to tangible assets 6.29% 6.88% 5.23% Tangible common equity, excluding other comprehensive loss, to tangible assets 6.54% 7.10% 5.45% Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets 7.46% 8.16% 6.53% First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Press Release Dated January 12, 2010 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Condition Unaudited December 31, (Amounts in thousands) ------------------------ 2009 2008 ----------- ----------- Assets Cash and due from banks $ 101,177 $ 106,082 Funds sold and other short-term investments 26,202 8,226 Trading account securities 14,236 12,358 Securities available-for-sale 1,266,760 2,216,186 Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost 84,182 84,306 Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost 56,428 54,767 Loans 5,203,246 5,360,063 Reserve for loan losses (144,808) (93,869) ----------- ----------- Net loans 5,058,438 5,266,194 ----------- ----------- Other real estate owned 57,137 24,368 Covered assets 223,245 - Premises, furniture, and equipment 120,642 120,035 Investment in bank owned life insurance 197,962 198,533 Goodwill and other intangible assets 281,479 284,548 Accrued interest receivable and other assets 222,784 152,738 ----------- ----------- Total assets $ 7,710,672 $ 8,528,341 =========== =========== Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Deposits Transactional deposits $ 3,885,885 $ 3,457,954 Time deposits 1,988,486 1,950,362 Brokered deposits 10,908 177,438 ----------- ----------- Total deposits 5,885,279 5,585,754 Borrowed funds 691,176 1,698,334 Subordinated debt 137,735 232,409 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 54,961 103,565 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities 6,769,151 7,620,062 ----------- ----------- Preferred stock 190,233 189,617 Common stock 670 613 Additional paid-in capital 252,322 210,698 Retained earnings 810,626 837,390 Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) (18,666) (18,042) Treasury stock, at cost (293,664) (311,997) ----------- ----------- Total stockholders' equity 941,521 908,279 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 7,710,672 $ 8,528,341 =========== =========== First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Press Release Dated January 12, 2010 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Unaudited Quarters Ended Years Ended -------------------- -------------------- (Amounts in thousands, except December December December December per share data) 31, 2009 31, 2008 31, 2009 31, 2008 --------- --------- --------- --------- Interest Income Loans $ 65,668 $ 71,849 $ 261,221 $ 302,931 Securities 14,848 25,583 77,486 104,448 Covered assets 1,419 - 1,419 - Other 435 501 1,625 1,828 --------- --------- --------- --------- Total interest income 82,370 97,933 341,751 409,207 --------- --------- --------- --------- Interest Expense Deposits 12,774 22,802 64,177 110,622 Borrowed funds 1,276 6,416 12,569 37,192 Subordinated debt 2,379 3,702 13,473 14,796 --------- --------- --------- --------- Total interest expense 16,429 32,920 90,219 162,610 --------- --------- --------- --------- Net interest income 65,941 65,013 251,532 246,597 Provision for loan losses 93,000 42,385 215,672 70,254 --------- --------- --------- --------- Net interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses (27,059) 22,628 35,860 176,343 --------- --------- --------- --------- Noninterest Income Service charges on deposit accounts 9,977 11,206 38,754 44,987 Trust and investment management fees 3,704 3,420 14,059 15,130 Other service charges, commissions, and fees 4,280 4,554 16,529 18,846 Card-based fees 4,000 3,868 15,826 16,143 --------- --------- --------- --------- Subtotal, fee-based revenues 21,961 23,048 85,168 95,106 Bank owned life insurance income 281 (8,858) 2,263 (2,369) Securities gains (losses) net (5,772) (34,215) 2,110 (35,611) Gains on FDIC-assisted transaction 13,071 - 13,071 - Gains on early extinguishment of debt 1,267 - 15,258 - Other 939 (2,104) 5,132 (3,119) --------- --------- --------- --------- Total noninterest income (loss) 31,747 (22,129) 123,002 54,007 --------- --------- --------- --------- Noninterest Expense Salaries and employee benefits 27,592 20,356 106,548 99,910 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance 2,720 301 13,673 1,065 Net occupancy expense 5,453 5,967 22,762 23,378 Losses realized on other real estate owned 14,051 576 18,554 1,566 Other real estate owned expense, net 1,642 713 4,905 1,843 Loan remediation expense 2,013 369 4,685 888 Equipment expense 2,208 2,454 8,962 9,956 Technology and related costs 2,375 1,848 8,987 7,429 Other 12,467 13,997 45,712 48,270 --------- --------- --------- --------- Total noninterest expense 70,521 46,581 234,788 194,305 --------- --------- --------- --------- (Loss) income before taxes (65,833) (46,082) (75,926) 36,045 Income tax (benefit) expense (28,342) (19,192) (50,176) (13,291) --------- --------- --------- --------- Net (loss) income (37,491) (26,890) (25,750) 49,336 Preferred dividends (2,569) (712) (10,265) (712) Net loss (income) applicable to non-vested restricted shares 518 34 464 (142) --------- --------- --------- --------- Net (Loss) Income Applicable to Common Shares $ (39,542) $ (27,568) $ (35,551) 48,482 ========= ========= ========= ========= Diluted (Loss) Earnings Per Common Share $ (0.73) $ (0.57) $ (0.71) 1.00 Dividends Declared Per Common Share $ 0.01 $ 0.23 $ 0.04 1.155 Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding 54,152 48,508 50,034 48,516 First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Press Release Dated January 12, 2010 Pre-Tax, Pre-Provision Core Operating Earnings (1) Unaudited Quarters Ended Years Ended ---------------------------------- ---------------------- (Dollar amounts December September December December December in thousands) 31, 2009 30, 2009 31, 2008 31, 2009 31, 2008 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (Loss) income before taxes $ (65,833) $ (2,569) $ (46,082) $ (75,926) $ 36,045 Provision for loan losses 93,000 38,000 42,385 215,672 70,254 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Pre-tax, pre-provision earnings (loss) 27,167 35,431 (3,697) 139,746 106,299 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Non-Operating Items Securities gains (losses), net (5,772) (6,975) (34,215) 2,110 (35,611) Gains on FDIC-assisted transaction 13,071 - - 13,071 - Gains on early extinguishment of debt 1,267 13,991 - 15,258 - Write-down of bank owned life insurance included in non-interest income - - (10,360) - (10,360) Losses realized on other real estate owned (14,051) (1,801) (576) (18,554) (1,566) FDIC special deposit insurance assessment - - - (3,500) - ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total non- operating items (5,485) 5,215 (45,151) 8,385 (47,537) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Pre-tax, pre-provision core operating earnings $ 32,652 $ 30,216 $ 41,454 $ 131,361 $ 153,836 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Risk-weighted assets $6,262,883 $6,234,283 $6,609,359 $6,262,883 $6,609,359 Pre-tax, pre-provision core operating earnings to risk-weighted assets 2.07% 1.92% 2.50% 2.10% 2.33% (1) The Company's accounting and reporting policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and general practice within the banking industry. As a supplement to GAAP, the Company has provided this non-GAAP performance result. The Company believes that this non-GAAP financial measure is useful because it allows investors to assess the Company's operating performance. Although this non-GAAP financial measure is intended to enhance investors' understanding of the Company's business and performance, this non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered an alternative to GAAP. First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Press Release Dated January 12, 2010 Percent Change Unaudited As Of From ------------------------------------------ ---------------- (Dollar amounts in % of thousands) 12/31/09 Total 9/30/09 12/31/08 9/30/09 12/31/08 ----------- ----- ----------- ----------- ------- -------- Loan Portfolio Composition Commercial and industri- al $ 1,438,063 27.6% $ 1,484,601 $ 1,490,101 (3.1%) (3.5%) Agricultur- al and farmland 209,945 4.0% 200,955 216,814 4.5% (3.2%) Commercial real estate: Office, retail, and industri- al 1,212,965 23.3% 1,151,276 1,025,241 5.4% 18.3% Residential construction and land 313,919 6.0% 400,502 509,059 (21.6%) (38.3%) Commercial construc- tion and land 231,518 4.5% 301,462 356,575 (23.2%) (35.1%) Multifamily 333,961 6.4% 342,807 286,963 (2.6%) 16.4% Investor- owned rental property 119,132 2.3% 117,276 131,635 1.6% (9.5%) Other commercial real estate 679,851 13.1% 636,153 597,694 6.9% 13.7% ----------- ----- ----------- ----------- ------- ------- Total commercial real estate 2,891,346 55.6% 2,949,476 2,907,167 (2.0%) (0.5%) ----------- ----- ----------- ----------- ------- ------- Consumer: Home equity 470,523 9.1% 478,204 477,105 (1.6%) (1.4%) Real estate 1-4 family 139,983 2.7% 138,862 198,197 0.8% (29.4%) Other consumer 53,386 1.0% 53,970 70,679 (1.1%) (24.5%) ----------- ----- ----------- ----------- ------- ------- Total consumer 663,862 12.8% 671,036 745,981 (1.1%) (11.0%) ----------- ----- ----------- ----------- ------- ------- Total loans $ 5,203,246 100.0% $ 5,306,068 $ 5,360,063 (1.9%) (2.9%) =========== ===== =========== =========== ======= ======= Office, Retail and Industrial Office $ 394,228 32.5% $ 376,897 $ 339,912 4.6% 16.0% Retail 331,803 27.4% 314,586 265,568 5.5% 24.9% Industrial 486,934 40.1% 459,793 419,761 5.9% 16.0% ----------- ----- ----------- ----------- ------- ------- Total office, retail, and industri- al $ 1,212,965 100.0% $ 1,151,276 $ 1,025,241 5.4% 18.3% =========== ===== =========== =========== ======= ======= First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Press Release Dated January 12, 2010 Asset Quality As Of ---------------------------------------------------- Unaudited % of (Dollar amounts in Loan % thousands) 12/31/09 Category of Total 9/30/09 12/31/08 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Non-accrual loans: Commercial and industrial $ 28,193 1.96% 11.5% $ 45,134 $ 15,586 Agricultural and farmland 2,673 1.27% 1.1% 2,384 12 Office, retail, and industrial 21,396 1.76% 8.8% 15,738 2,533 Residential construction and land 112,798 35.93% 46.2% 138,593 97,060 Commercial construction and land 20,864 9.01% 8.5% 2,908 2,080 Multi-family 12,486 3.74% 5.1% 15,910 1,387 Investor-owned rental property 4,351 3.65% 1.8% 4,069 270 Other commercial real estate 28,006 4.12% 11.5% 18,841 4,564 Consumer 13,448 2.03% 5.5% 13,228 4,276 --------- ========= --------- --------- --------- Total non-accrual loans 244,215 4.69% 100.0% 256,805 127,768 --------- ========= ========= --------- --------- 90 days past due loans (still accruing interest): Commercial and industrial 1,964 0.14% 48.2% 3,216 6,818 Agricultural and farmland - - - - 1,751 Office, retail, and industrial 330 0.03% 8.1% 1,036 3,214 Residential construction and land 86 0.03% 2.1% 66 8,489 Commercial construction and land - - - - 2,092 Multi-family 55 0.02% 1.3% 238 1,881 Investor-owned rental property 225 0.19% 5.5% - - Other commercial real estate 130 0.02% 3.2% 338 4,494 Consumer 1,289 0.19% 31.6% 1,066 8,260 --------- ========= --------- --------- --------- Total 90 days past due loans 4,079 0.08% 100.0% 5,960 36,999 --------- ========= ========= --------- --------- Total non-performing loans $ 248,294 $ 262,765 $ 164,767 ========= ========= ========= Restructured loans, still accruing $ 30,553 $ 26,718 $ 7,344 Other real estate owned $ 57,137 $ 57,945 $ 24,368 30-89 days past due loans $ 37,912 0.73% - $ 44,346 $ 116,206 Reserve for loan losses $ 144,808 - - $ 134,269 $ 93,869 Asset Quality Ratios Non-accrual loans to loans 4.69% - - 4.84% 2.38% Non-accrual plus 90 days past due loans to loans 4.77% - - 4.95% 3.07% Reserve for loan losses to loans 2.78% - - 2.53% 1.75% Reserve for loan losses to non-accrual loans 59% - - 52% 73% Reserve for loan losses to non-accrual plus 90 days past due loans to loans 58% - - 51% 57% First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Press Release Dated January 12, 2010 Charge-off Data Quarters Ended ------------------------------------------------ Unaudited % (Dollar amounts in of Loan % of thousands) 12/31/09 Category Total 9/30/09 12/31/08 -------- --------- -------- -------- --------- Net loans charged-off: Commercial and industrial $ 23,320 1.62% 28.3% $ 12,585 $ 5,601 Agricultural and farmland 180 0.09% 0.2% - - Office, retail, and industrial 3,265 0.27% 4.0% 3,496 699 Residential construction and land 38,315 12.21% 46.5% 5,181 9,227 Commercial construction and land 2,715 1.17% 3.3% (228) - Multifamily 2,325 0.70% 2.8% 29 164 Investor-owned rental property 1,229 1.03% 1.5% 622 161 Other commercial real estate 7,907 1.16% 9.5% 6,006 236 Consumer 3,205 0.48% 3.9% 3,568 2,239 -------- ========= -------- -------- --------- Total net loans charged-off $ 82,461 1.58% 100.0% $ 31,259 $ 18,327 ======== ========= ======== ======== ========= Net loan charge-offs to average loans, annualized: Quarter-to-date 6.17% - - 2.32% 1.38% Year-to-date 3.08% - - 2.05% 0.74% First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Press Release Dated January 12, 2010 Securities Available-For-Sale Unaudited U.S. Collater- Collater- Treasury alized Other State alized and Mortgage Mortgage and Debt Agency Obligations Backed Municipal Obligations Other Total ------ -------- -------- -------- ------- ------ --------- As of December 31, 2009 Amortized cost $ 756 $299,920 $239,567 $649,269 $54,359 $44,238 $1,288,109 Gross unreal- ized gains (losses): Gross unreal- ized gains - 10,060 9,897 8,462 - 2,376 30,795 Gross unreal- ized losses - (2,059) (182) (6,051) (42,631) (1,221) (52,144) ------ -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ---------- Net unrealized gains (losses) - 8,001 9,715 2,411 (42,631) 1,155 (21,349) ------ -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ---------- Fair value $ 756 $307,921 $249,282 $651,680 $11,728 $45,393 $1,266,760 ====== ======== ======== ======== ======= ======= ========== As of September 30, 2009 Amortized cost $ 757 $322,780 $233,396 $680,216 $60,290 $50,929 $1,348,368 Gross unreal- ized gains (losses): Gross unreal- ized gains - 10,651 10,782 29,176 - 578 51,187 Gross unreal- ized losses - (2,224) (3) (1,078) (44,747) (1,834) (49,886) ------ -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ---------- Net unreal- ized gains (losses) - 8,427 10,779 28,098 (44,747) (1,256) 1,301 ------ -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ---------- Fair value $ 757 $331,207 $244,175 $708,314 $15,543 $49,673 $1,349,669 ====== ======== ======== ======== ======= ======= ========== As of December 31, 2008 Amortized cost $1,039 $694,285 $504,918 $907,036 $78,883 $51,820 $2,237,981 Gross unreal- ized gains (losses): Gross unreal- ized gains 2 7,668 13,421 12,606 - 213 33,910 Gross unreal- ized losses - (3,114) (74) (12,895) (36,797) (2,825) (55,705) ------ -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ---------- Net unreal- ized gains (losses) 2 4,554 13,347 (289) (36,797) (2,612) (21,795) ------ -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ---------- Fair value $1,041 $698,839 $518,265 $906,747 $42,086 $49,208 $2,216,186 ====== ======== ======== ======== ======= ======= ==========
Contact Information: CONTACT: Paul F. Clemens Chief Financial Officer (630) 875-7347 www.firstmidwest.com