Cascade Financial Corporation (Cascade or Company) (Nasdaq:CASB),
parent company of Cascade Bank (Bank), today announced a first
quarter 2010 net loss of $32.1 million. Including accruals for
preferred stock dividends and accretion of the issuance discount on
preferred stock issued to the U.S. Treasury, Cascade reported a net
loss attributable to common stockholders of $32.8 million, or $2.69
per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2010, compared
to a loss of $5.4 million, or $0.45 per diluted common share, for
the first quarter a year ago. Dividend accruals on preferred stock
issued to the U.S. Treasury under the Capital Purchase Program for
the first quarter of 2010 totaled $499,000, and the accretion of
the issuance discount on preferred stock for the quarter was
$112,000.
Significant financial statement items for the first quarter of
2010 include:
-
Provision for loan losses of $31.3 million;
-
Net charge-offs of $31.2 million;
-
Provision for income tax expense of $3.2 million resulting from
recording a deferred tax valuation allowance;
-
The total allowance for loan losses increased to 2.26%, up from
2.16% three months earlier and 2.01% a year ago;
-
Nonperforming loans ended the quarter at $96.7 million, a
decline of 9% on a sequential quarter basis;
-
Nonperforming assets ended the quarter at $124 million, or 7.34%
of total assets;
-
Total deposits increased $32.5 million, or 3% on a sequential
quarter basis;
-
The cost of deposits for the first quarter was 1.47%, a decrease
of 8 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2009;
-
Loan portfolio mix improved with a 20% reduction in real estate
construction loans compared to three months earlier, and a 40%
reduction from a year ago. Land acquisition and development/land
loans are a component of this portfolio and declined to $108
million, down 26% from three months earlier, and down 59% from one
year ago;
-
Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.75%;
-
Total risk-based capital of 11.00%.
Earlier this month, Cascade announced that it had entered into
agreements to sell 397 residential lots associated with its two
largest land acquisition and development loans, further reducing
the Company's exposure to builder lots designated for residential
development, and expected an increased loan loss provision in the
first quarter of 2010. The subsequent increase in the company's
provision expense for the quarter above the previously estimated
range is the result of additional appraisals requiring adjustments
based on the most up-to-date market information.
On the first of the two agreements, the Company recorded a $6.0
million charge on a $13.1 million loan that the Bank had foreclosed
on. The collateral for the loan consisted of 263 lots, which
were converted to real estate owned (REO) in March 2010. The
Bank has entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the sale of
these lots, half of which are scheduled to close in the second
quarter, and the remaining lots are expected to close in the third
quarter.
On the second of the two agreements, the Company recorded an
$8.8 million charge on a $17.2 million land acquisition and
development loan that the Bank has now foreclosed upon. The
collateral for the loan included 134 lots located in King County
that were converted to REO in April 2010. The Bank has
executed a letter of intent to enter into a purchase and sale
agreement for the sale of these lots, which is expected to close in
the second quarter. Both transactions are subject to
customary closing conditions and there can be no guarantee they
will close as Cascade currently anticipates.
Cascade maintained capital ratios above regulatory levels for
well-capitalized banks.
Associated with the increased loan loss provision expense,
Cascade determined that a deferred tax asset valuation allowance
was necessary. First quarter results include an income tax
expense of $3.2 million as the net result of recording the deferred
tax valuation allowance.
"Despite a difficult environment for community banks, our team
has kept its focus on strengthening our operations by taking share
from competitors, growing our deposit base and working through our
loan portfolio to reduce Cascade's exposure to real estate
construction loans," said Carol K. Nelson, President and
CEO. "The financial results we experienced in the quarter were
almost entirely attributable to the deterioration in local real
estate values."
As of March 31, 2010, the land acquisition and development
portfolio had declined to $108.4 million and accounted for 46% of
Cascade's total nonperforming loans.
Asset Quality
The first quarter provision for loan losses was $31.3 million,
with net charge-offs of $31.2 million. The provision for loan
losses was $8.0 million for the preceding quarter and $13.9 million
for the first quarter of 2009. The total allowance for loan
losses, which includes a $69,000 allowance for off-balance sheet
loan commitments, now stands at $26.1 million, or 2.26% of total
loans at quarter end, up slightly from $26.0 million, or 2.16% of
total loans at December 31, 2009, and $25.1 million, or 2.01% of
total loans a year ago.
"Housing and land prices have not yet stabilized in the Pacific
Northwest, resulting in lower lot values," stated Rob Disotell,
Chief Credit Officer. "In addition to the two previously
mentioned loans, we recorded additional charge-offs of
approximately $16.4 million on other loans to reflect updated
appraisals on real estate collateral securing loans in our
portfolio. With the rapid changes occurring in real estate values,
we are continuously updating appraisals to reflect the latest and
most up-to-date information. While we never welcome declining
asset values, we are pleased to have nearly resolved our two
largest residential land assets."
Nonperforming loans declined by 9% during the quarter to $96.7
million, or 8.37% of total loans at March 31, 2010, compared to
$106.1 million or 8.82% of total loans three months
earlier. REO and other repossessed assets increased $8.6
million during the quarter as Cascade successfully acquired title
to properties securing nonperforming loans. REO and other
repossessed assets totaled $27.4 million at March 31, 2010,
compared to $18.8 million three months earlier. In addition to
the transactions mentioned above, an additional $5.1 million in REO
is currently under contract for sale.
The following table shows nonperforming loans versus total loans
in each category:
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|
|
|
LOAN PORTFOLIO ($ in 000's)
|
Balance at 3/31/2010
|
Nonperforming Loans (NPL)
|
NPL as a % of Loans
|
Business
|
$ 457,426
|
$ 12,602
|
3%
|
R/E construction
|
|
|
|
Spec construction
|
52,098
|
20,804
|
40%
|
Land acquisition & development/land
|
108,402
|
44,234
|
41%
|
Multifamily/custom construction
|
12,905
|
--
|
0%
|
Commercial R/E construction
|
31,996
|
5,800
|
18%
|
Total R/E construction
|
205,401
|
70,838
|
34%
|
Commercial R/E
|
183,027
|
12,328
|
7%
|
Multifamily
|
89,920
|
--
|
0%
|
Home equity/consumer
|
31,274
|
332
|
1%
|
Residential
|
188,930
|
619
|
0%
|
Total
|
$ 1,155,978
|
$ 96,719
|
8%
|
"During the first quarter, we moved quickly to convert
nonperforming loans to REO and actively market and liquidate these
properties. A total of $39.3 million in loans were placed on
nonaccrual status, $11.2 million were converted to REO status, $6.3
million were paid off or paid down during the quarter, $14.8
million were charged off in connection with pending sales
transactions, and additional charge-offs of $16.4 were recorded as
a result of new appraisals received in the period," said
Disotell.
Additions of $39.3 million to nonperforming loans were centered
in:
-
$16.7 million in spec construction loans including $2.4 million
in advances on existing spec construction loans to fund the
completion of single-family homes as a part of successful work-out
strategies;
-
$15.8 million in additions to land acquisition and
development/land loans.
Paydowns of $6.3 million in loans on nonaccrual status during
the quarter were centered in:
-
$5.2 million in spec construction loans through the sale of
completed homes;
-
$648,000 in land acquisition & development/land through the
sale of completed homes and payments.
The following table shows the migration of nonperforming loans
through the portfolio in each category (3/31/10 compared to
12/31/09).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NONPERFORMING LOANS ($ in 000's)
|
# of Loans
|
Balance at 3/31/2010
|
Additions during quarter
|
Paydowns during quarter
|
Charge-offs
during quarter
|
Transfers
to REO
|
Balance at 12/31/2009
|
Business
|
15
|
$ 12,602
|
$ 6,326
|
$ (2)
|
$ (710)
|
$ --
|
$ 6,988
|
R/E construction
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Spec construction
|
1
|
20,804
|
16,727
|
(5,172)
|
(3,079)
|
(1,459)
|
13,787
|
Land acquisition & development/land
|
21
|
44,234
|
15,781
|
(648)
|
(26,442)
|
(9,577)
|
65,120
|
Commercial R/E construction
|
6
|
5,800
|
--
|
--
|
(677)
|
--
|
6,477
|
Total R/E construction
|
28
|
70,838
|
32,508
|
(5,820)
|
(30,198)
|
(11,036)
|
85,384
|
Commercial R/E
|
1
|
12,328
|
--
|
(253)
|
--
|
--
|
12,581
|
Home equity/consumer
|
5
|
332
|
98
|
(196)
|
(56)
|
--
|
486
|
Residential
|
3
|
619
|
369
|
--
|
(243)
|
(164)
|
657
|
Total
|
52
|
$ 96,719
|
$ 39,301
|
$ (6,271)
|
$ (31,207)
|
$ (11,200)
|
$ 106,096
|
The following table shows the change in REO and other
repossessed assets during the quarter:
REO and other repossessed assets ($ in
000's)
|
|
Balance at 12/31/09
|
$ 18,842
|
Additions
|
11,200
|
Capitalized improvements
|
970
|
Sales
|
(2,912)
|
Write-downs
|
(706)
|
Balance at 3/31/10
|
$ 27,394
|
Nonperforming assets were 7.34% of total assets at March 31,
2010, compared to 7.33% at the end of the preceding quarter, and
3.60% a year ago. Loans delinquent 31-89 days and still
accruing totaled $3.5 million, or 0.30% of total loans at March 31,
2010, compared to $2.8 million, or 0.23% of total loans at December
31, 2009 and $33.7 million, or 2.69% of total loans at March 31,
2009. Cascade had two loans totaling $309,000 that were 90
days or more past due and still accruing interest at March 31,
2010.
Loan Portfolio
Total loans decreased from a year ago as Cascade aggressively
reduced its real estate construction loan concentration.
Total loans decreased 8%, or $94.9 million, on a
year-over-year basis to $1.16 billion at March 31, 2010.
The following table shows the changes in the loan portfolio in
each category (3/31/10 compared to 12/31/09 and 3/31/09).
|
|
|
|
|
LOANS ($ in 000's)
|
March 31, 2010
|
December 31, 2009
|
March 31, 2009
|
One Year
Change
|
Business
|
$ 457,426
|
$ 469,196
|
$ 477,220
|
-4%
|
R/E construction
|
|
|
|
|
Spec construction
|
52,098
|
59,360
|
111,821
|
-53%
|
Land acquisition & development/land
|
108,402
|
146,164
|
185,021
|
-41%
|
Multifamily/custom construction
|
12,905
|
18,923
|
19,351
|
-33%
|
Commercial R/E construction
|
31,996
|
32,470
|
26,603
|
20%
|
Total R/E construction
|
205,401
|
256,917
|
342,796
|
-40%
|
Commercial R/E
|
183,027
|
183,286
|
176,356
|
4%
|
Multifamily
|
89,920
|
82,418
|
96,758
|
-7%
|
Home equity/consumer
|
31,274
|
31,738
|
30,567
|
2%
|
Residential
|
188,930
|
179,133
|
127,176
|
49%
|
Total loans
|
$ 1,155,978
|
$ 1,202,688
|
$ 1,250,873
|
-8%
|
Business loans decreased 4% from the prior year to $457
million. Included in the business loan portfolio are $23.0
million in land loans, most of which represents land used by
customers in conjunction with their businesses. Total R/E
construction loans outstanding decreased 40% to $205 million at
March 31, 2010, compared to $343 million a year ago. Within
this category, spec construction declined 53% to $52.1 million and
land acquisition & development/land decreased 41% to $108
million at March 31, 2010 compared to one year ago. Commercial
real estate loans increased 4% from the prior year to $183
million. Multifamily loans decreased 7% from the prior year to
$89.9 million. Home equity and consumer loans increased 2% to
$31.3 million, while residential loans grew 49% to $189 million,
compared to a year ago. Growth in residential loans came
primarily from the success of the Builder Sales Program used to
facilitate the sale of newly constructed homes to qualified
buyers.
Further details on changes during the first quarter are as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LOANS ($ in 000's)
|
Balance at 3/31/2010
|
Net Payoffs/ Additions
|
Reclassifications
|
Transfers
to REO
|
Charge-offs (1)
|
Balance at 12/31/2009
|
Change
|
Business
|
$ 457,426
|
$ (11,060)
|
$ --
|
$ --
|
$ (710)
|
$ 469,196
|
-3%
|
R/E construction
|
205,401
|
(3,682)
|
(6,600)
|
(11,036)
|
(30,198)
|
256,917
|
-20%
|
Commercial R/E
|
183,027
|
(259)
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
183,286
|
0%
|
Multifamily
|
89,920
|
902
|
6,600
|
--
|
--
|
82,418
|
9%
|
Home equity/consumer
|
31,274
|
(408)
|
--
|
--
|
(56)
|
31,738
|
-1%
|
Residential
|
188,930
|
10,204
|
--
|
(164)
|
(243)
|
179,133
|
5%
|
Total loans
|
1,155,978
|
(4,303)
|
$ --
|
$ (11,200)
|
$ (31,207)
|
1,202,688
|
-4%
|
Deferred loan fees
|
(3,872)
|
(297)
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
(3,575)
|
8%
|
Allowance for loan losses
|
(26,003)
|
(31,290)
|
--
|
--
|
31,187
|
(25,900)
|
0%
|
Loans, net
|
$ 1,126,103
|
$ (35,890)
|
$ --
|
$ (11,200)
|
$ (20)
|
$ 1,173,213
|
-4%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) Loan charge-off detail excludes negative NOW accounts
totaling $62,000, recoveries of $82,000
|
|
|
|
The $6.6 million reclassification from construction to
multifamily loans represented a 66 unit apartment project where
construction was completed and the project successfully
leased.
Investment Portfolio and Liquidity
Strong deposit growth has led to increased on-balance sheet
liquidity. The investment portfolio increased $7.6 million
over the prior year, and increased $16.2 million from the prior
quarter to $292 million. Most of the quarterly increase was
due to the increase in securities available-for-sale as a result of
net securities purchased. Interest-earning deposits, including
deposits at the Federal Reserve, were $152 million as of March 31,
2010, up considerably from $42.2 million a year earlier. "The
increase in balances at the Federal Reserve reflects our commitment
to enhancing on-balance sheet liquidity," said Nelson. "When we see
opportunities for greater risk-adjusted returns than those
currently available from the Federal Reserve, we will capitalize on
those, provided that the investments can continue to satisfy our
liquidity needs." Nelson added, "The average life of our
investment portfolio, excluding our Federal Reserve deposits, is
approximately 3.5 years. This is within the two to four year
range we believe provides the best risk/reward balance at this
point in time."
Deposit Growth
Total deposits were up $157 million, or 15% compared to a year
ago. Total checking account balances were up $197 million, or
72% over the past twelve months with personal checking account
balances increasing 173% or $224 million during the same
period. "The robust growth in personal checking accounts over
the past twelve months is due to the success of our Main Street
Checking product which has helped lower our funding costs," said
Nelson. Business checking accounts were down $27.3 million on
a year-over-year basis due to a planned reduction in public funds
checking accounts in anticipation of the eventual expiration of the
FDIC TAG program which will return the insurance limit to $250,000
on these interest bearing checking accounts. CDs were down
$37.1 million on a year-over-year basis.
The following table shows deposits in each category (3/31/10
compared to 12/31/09 and 3/31/09).
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|
|
|
|
DEPOSITS ($ in 000's)
|
March 31, 2010
|
December 31, 2009
|
March 31, 2009
|
One Year
Change
|
Personal checking accounts
|
$ 353,610
|
$ 294,238
|
$ 129,549
|
173%
|
Business checking accounts
|
116,090
|
150,684
|
143,430
|
-19%
|
Total checking accounts
|
469,700
|
444,922
|
272,979
|
72%
|
Savings and MMDA
|
133,188
|
133,130
|
135,917
|
-2%
|
CDs
|
569,370
|
561,722
|
606,467
|
-6%
|
Total deposits
|
$ 1,172,258
|
$ 1,139,774
|
$ 1,015,363
|
15%
|
Capital
As of March 31, 2010, total stockholders' equity was $104
million. Book value was $5.51 per common share at March 31,
2010, compared to $9.86 a year ago and tangible book value was
$4.43 per common share at quarter-end compared to $7.80 a year
ago. Cascade's capital ratios are above regulatory levels for
well-capitalized banks with a risk-based capital ratio of 11.00%
and a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.75% as of March 31,
2010. Cascade's tangible capital to assets ratio was 3.21% at
quarter-end compared to 5.78% a year earlier.
In June 2009, Cascade announced that it would temporarily
suspend its regular quarterly cash dividend on common stock to
preserve capital. In September 2009, the Bank received notice
from the FDIC that it would be required to obtain a non-objection
from the FDIC and the State of Washington Department of Financial
Institutions before paying any cash dividend or any other form of
payment or distribution representing a reduction to the Bank's
capital.
Operating Results
Net interest income for the first quarter was down 13% to $9.7
million compared to $11.1 million for the first quarter of 2009,
due primarily to higher levels of nonperforming loans and the
reversal of previously accrued interest totaling $312,000, and
higher interest-earning balances at the Federal Reserve Bank as we
sought to enhance our on-balance sheet liquidity.
Total other income was $1.9 million for the quarter, compared to
$3.7 million for the first quarter a year ago. The decline in
total other income compared to the prior year's first quarter was
primarily due to a fair value gain on Trust Preferred Securities of
$1.8 million in the first quarter of 2009. Checking and
service fees were up 10% over the first quarter a year
ago.
Total other expenses were $9.3 million in the first quarter of
2010, compared to $8.6 million in the first quarter a year
ago. Compensation expense increased 2% primarily due to the
opening of a new branch in Edmonds in May 2009 and increased health
insurance costs. These compensation increases were partially
offset by a decrease in directors' fees. Increases of
$463,000 in FDIC insurance premiums and a $931,000 increase in REO
and real estate in acquisition (REA) expenses, including
writedowns, accounted for most of the difference in other
expenses. The increased expenses in the current
quarter, compared to one year ago, were mostly offset by charges
taken in the first quarter of 2009 including an $858,000 OTTI
charge and a $368,000 assessment paid to the Washington Public
Depository Protection Commission related to the failure of The Bank
of Clark County.
"In light of the loss for the quarter we have taken the
additional step of suspending the Bank's 401(k) match which will
provide an annualized savings of approximately $360,000," said
Nelson. "Our talented and dedicated employees are committed to
taking the necessary steps to help Cascade return to
profitability."
The efficiency ratio was 79.7% in the first quarter of 2010
compared to 47.7% in the preceding quarter and 58.4% in the first
quarter a year ago. This ratio was impacted by the reduction
in interest income from nonperforming loans and higher costs
associated with REO and legal expenses.
Net Interest Margin
Cascade's net interest margin was 2.60% for the first quarter of
2010, compared to 2.79% in the immediate prior quarter and 3.03%
for the first quarter a year ago. "The net interest margin
continues to be negatively impacted by the drag from nonperforming
loans, including the first quarter reversal of $312,000 in
previously accrued interest, and the higher, low yielding balances
at the Federal Reserve Bank," said Nelson. The yield on
earning assets declined by 22 basis points compared to the
preceding quarter, while the cost of interest-bearing liabilities
declined by five basis points. Excluding the reversal of
interest, the net interest margin would have been 2.64% for the
quarter.
The following table depicts Cascade's yield on earning assets,
its cost of funds on paying liabilities and the resulting spread
and margin:
|
1Q10
|
4Q09
|
3Q09
|
2Q09
|
1Q09
|
4Q08
|
3Q08
|
2Q08
|
1Q08
|
Asset yield
|
5.13%
|
5.35%
|
5.60%
|
5.63%
|
5.83%
|
6.07%
|
6.67%
|
6.31%
|
6.62%
|
Liability cost
|
2.60%
|
2.65%
|
2.63%
|
2.74%
|
3.02%
|
3.33%
|
3.44%
|
3.51%
|
4.03%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Spread
|
2.53%
|
2.70%
|
2.97%
|
2.89%
|
2.81%
|
2.74%
|
3.23%
|
2.80%
|
2.59%
|
Margin
|
2.60%
|
2.79%
|
3.03%
|
3.01%
|
3.03%
|
3.01%
|
3.52%
|
3.17%
|
3.02%
|
Recent Developments
On April 22, 2010 Cascade announced that it had appointed Marion
R. (Robin) Foote to its Board of Directors, and she will stand for
election at the company's next annual meeting of shareholders on
Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Ms. Foote replaces Katherine Lombardo,
whose term was scheduled to expire at the 2010 annual meeting.
Ms. Foote, a resident of Bellingham, Washington, is currently a
Managing Director and Partner at New York based Novantas, LLC, an
international consulting company serving the financial services
industry. She has worked for more than 28 years in the
industry, including a 16 year career in commercial banking, holding
senior executive level positions at Bank of America and First
Chicago/NBD (now part of JP Morgan Chase). She has over 12
years of experience as a Managing Director in firms specializing in
consulting with financial services companies focusing on creating
value through profitable deposit and loan growth, targeted market
and wallet share gains, distinctive relationship development
programs, and improved customer loyalty, profitability and
experience.
She has held board positions with a wide range of business,
civic and community groups, including current service as a director
of Saturna Trust Company, a subsidiary of Saturna Capital,
headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. Ms. Foote also serves
as a Board Member and Treasurer of St. Joseph's Hospital
Foundation, Bellingham, Washington. She is an advisory
director of privately-held Diacor, Inc. She is a former
director of CFSBdirect (now part of E*Trade) and chaired its Audit
and Compensation Committee while it had public ownership.
Ms. Foote earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Economics
Honors Program from Smith College, where she graduated magna cum
laude, Phi Beta Kappa in 1967 and a Masters in Business
Administration from Harvard Business School where she graduated
with High Distinction as a Baker Scholar in 1969.
In January 2010 Cascade reported that it had entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the FDIC and Washington
State Department of Financial Institutions. The Company
believes it has complied with all of the terms of the MOU, however,
in light of the current challenging operating environment, along
with our elevated level of nonperforming assets and adversely
classified assets and our recent operating results, we expect
Cascade Bank to enter into a Consent Order with the FDIC and
Washington State DFI during the second quarter. We expect that
under the Order, Cascade Bank will be required, among other things,
to improve asset quality and reduce classified assets; to improve
profitability; and to increase Tier 1 capital.
We also expect the Company will enter into a similar Order with
the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
In light of this expectation, the Company plans to actively
engage in efforts to raise additional capital, and plans to request
shareholder approval of an increase in authorized shares at the
annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 22, 2010.
Conference Call
Cascade's management team will host an analyst call on Thursday,
April 29, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. PDT (2:00 p.m. EDT) to discuss first
quarter results. Interested investors may listen to the call
live or via replay at www.cascadebank.com under shareholder
information. Investment professionals are invited to dial
(480) 629-9724, using access code 4272631 to participate in the
live call. A replay will be available for a week at (303)
590-3030, using access code 4272631.
About Cascade Financial
Established in 1916, Cascade Bank, the only operating subsidiary
of Cascade Financial Corporation, is a state chartered commercial
bank headquartered in Everett, Washington. Cascade Bank has
proudly served the Puget Sound region for over 90 years and
operates 22 full service branches in Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville,
Mukilteo, Shoreline, Smokey Point, Issaquah, Clearview,
Woodinville, Lake Stevens, Bellevue, Snohomish, North Bend,
Burlington and Edmonds.
In October 2009, Cascade Bank was named Favorite Snohomish
County Company in the fourth annual NW.Jobs.com People's Picks
awards. In June 2009, Cascade was ranked #55 on the Seattle
Times' Northwest 100 list of public companies. In April 2010,
Cascade was ranked #8 on the Puget Sound Business Journal's
list of largest bank companies headquartered in the Puget Sound
area.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This news release contains certain non-GAAP financial
measures in addition to results presented in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These
measures include tangible book value per share, efficiency ratio
and tangible capital/assets ratio. These measures should not
be construed as a substitute for GAAP measures; they should be read
and used in conjunction with Cascade's GAAP financial
information. A reconciliation of the included non-GAAP
financial measures to GAAP measures is included elsewhere in this
release.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain of the statements contained herein that are not
historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Reform Act. CASB's actual results
may differ materially from those included in the forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are typically
identified by words or phrases such as "believe," "expect,"
"intend," "may increase," "may fluctuate," and similar expressions
or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "should," "would,"
and "could." These forward-looking statements involve risks
and uncertainties including, but not limited to, economic
conditions, portfolio growth, the credit performance of the
portfolios, including bankruptcies, and seasonal factors; changes
in general economic conditions including the performance of
financial markets, prevailing inflation and interest rates,
realized gains from sales of investments, gains from asset sales,
and losses on commercial lending activities; results of various
investment activities; the effects of competitors' pricing
policies, of changes in laws and regulations on competition and of
demographic changes on target market populations' savings and
financial planning needs; industry changes in information
technology systems on which we are highly dependent; failure of
acquisitions to produce revenue enhancements or cost savings at
levels or within the time frames originally anticipated or
unforeseen integration difficulties; the adoption by CASB of an
FFIEC policy that provides guidance on the reporting of delinquent
consumer loans and the timing of associated credit charge-offs for
financial institution subsidiaries; and the resolution of legal
proceedings and related matters. In addition, the banking
industry in general is subject to various monetary and fiscal
policies and regulations, which include those determined by the
Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,
and state regulators, whose policies and regulations could affect
CASB's results. These statements are representative only on
the date hereof, and CASB undertakes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements made.
BALANCE SHEET
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands except per share
amounts)
|
March 31, 2010
|
December 31, 2009
|
Three Month Change
|
March 31, 2009
|
One Year Change
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and due from banks
|
$ 4,371
|
$ 4,008
|
9%
|
$ 10,267
|
-57%
|
Interest-earning deposits
|
152,440
|
141,587
|
8%
|
42,166
|
262%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities available-for-sale, fair value
|
247,240
|
227,805
|
9%
|
196,391
|
26%
|
Securities held-to-maturity, amortized cost
|
32,956
|
36,177
|
-9%
|
76,195
|
-57%
|
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock
|
11,920
|
11,920
|
0%
|
11,920
|
0%
|
Total securities
|
292,116
|
275,902
|
6%
|
284,506
|
3%
|
Loans
|
|
|
|
|
|
Business
|
457,426
|
469,196
|
-3%
|
477,220
|
-4%
|
R/E construction
|
205,401
|
256,917
|
-20%
|
342,796
|
-40%
|
Commercial R/E
|
183,027
|
183,286
|
0%
|
176,356
|
4%
|
Multifamily
|
89,920
|
82,418
|
9%
|
96,758
|
-7%
|
Home equity/consumer
|
31,274
|
31,738
|
-1%
|
30,567
|
2%
|
Residential
|
188,930
|
179,133
|
5%
|
127,176
|
49%
|
Total loans
|
1,155,978
|
1,202,688
|
-4%
|
1,250,873
|
-8%
|
Deferred loan fees
|
(3,872)
|
(3,575)
|
8%
|
(2,774)
|
40%
|
Allowance for loan losses
|
(26,003)
|
(25,900)
|
0%
|
(25,020)
|
4%
|
Loans, net
|
1,126,103
|
1,173,213
|
-4%
|
1,223,079
|
-8%
|
Real estate owned (REO) and other repossessed assets
|
27,394
|
18,842
|
45%
|
9,082
|
202%
|
Premises and equipment, net
|
14,268
|
14,526
|
-2%
|
15,413
|
-7%
|
Bank owned life insurance
|
24,759
|
24,522
|
1%
|
23,860
|
4%
|
Goodwill
|
12,885
|
12,885
|
0%
|
24,585
|
-48%
|
Prepaid FDIC insurance premiums
|
6,071
|
6,859
|
-11%
|
26
|
NM
|
Federal income tax receivable
|
13,420
|
12,538
|
7%
|
280
|
NM
|
Deferred tax asset
|
--
|
4,991
|
-100%
|
11,984
|
-100%
|
Other assets
|
16,434
|
14,755
|
11%
|
14,090
|
17%
|
Total assets
|
$ 1,690,261
|
$ 1,704,628
|
-1%
|
$ 1,659,338
|
2%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits
|
|
|
|
|
|
Personal checking accounts
|
$ 353,610
|
$ 294,238
|
20%
|
$ 129,549
|
173%
|
Business checking accounts
|
116,090
|
150,684
|
-23%
|
143,430
|
-19%
|
Total checking accounts
|
469,700
|
444,922
|
6%
|
272,979
|
72%
|
Savings and money market accounts
|
133,188
|
133,130
|
0%
|
135,917
|
-2%
|
Certificates of deposit
|
569,370
|
561,722
|
1%
|
606,467
|
-6%
|
Total deposits
|
1,172,258
|
1,139,774
|
3%
|
1,015,363
|
15%
|
FHLB advances
|
239,000
|
239,000
|
0%
|
249,000
|
-4%
|
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
|
146,065
|
145,410
|
0%
|
146,495
|
0%
|
Federal Reserve borrowings
|
--
|
20,000
|
-100%
|
60,000
|
-100%
|
Junior subordinated debentures
|
15,465
|
15,465
|
0%
|
15,465
|
0%
|
Junior subordinated debentures, fair value
|
3,341
|
3,341
|
0%
|
8,720
|
-62%
|
Other liabilities
|
9,879
|
7,188
|
37%
|
8,129
|
22%
|
Total liabilities
|
1,586,008
|
1,570,178
|
1%
|
1,503,172
|
6%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders' equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock
|
37,150
|
37,038
|
0%
|
36,721
|
1%
|
Common stock and paid in capital
|
43,841
|
43,543
|
1%
|
43,416
|
1%
|
Retained earnings
|
22,047
|
55,024
|
-60%
|
75,423
|
-71%
|
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), net
|
1,215
|
(1,155)
|
-205%
|
606
|
100%
|
Total stockholders' equity
|
104,253
|
134,450
|
-22%
|
156,166
|
-33%
|
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
|
$ 1,690,261
|
$ 1,704,628
|
-1%
|
$ 1,659,338
|
2%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
|
Quarter Ended March 31, 2010
|
Quarter Ended December 31, 2009
|
Three Month Change
|
Quarter Ended March 31, 2009
|
One Year Change
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
$ 19,131
|
$ 20,014
|
-4%
|
$ 21,410
|
-11%
|
Interest expense
|
9,444
|
9,586
|
-1%
|
10,291
|
-8%
|
Net interest income
|
9,687
|
10,428
|
-7%
|
11,119
|
-13%
|
Provision for loan losses
|
31,290
|
8,000
|
291%
|
13,875
|
126%
|
Net interest (loss) income after provision for loan losses
|
(21,603)
|
2,428
|
NM
|
(2,756)
|
684%
|
Other income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Checking fees
|
1,263
|
1,323
|
-5%
|
1,112
|
14%
|
Service fees
|
233
|
261
|
-11%
|
249
|
-6%
|
Bank owned life insurance
|
254
|
265
|
-4%
|
239
|
6%
|
Gain on sales/calls of securities
|
28
|
649
|
-96%
|
118
|
-76%
|
Gain on sale of loans
|
26
|
15
|
73%
|
39
|
-33%
|
Fair value gains
|
--
|
5,017
|
NM
|
1,790
|
-100%
|
Other
|
125
|
115
|
9%
|
117
|
7%
|
Total other income
|
1,929
|
7,645
|
-75%
|
3,664
|
-47%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total (loss) income
|
(19,674)
|
10,073
|
NM
|
908
|
NM
|
Other expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Compensation expense
|
3,682
|
3,428
|
7%
|
3,605
|
2%
|
Other operating expenses
|
3,725
|
3,538
|
5%
|
3,342
|
11%
|
FDIC insurance
|
853
|
512
|
67%
|
391
|
118%
|
WPDPC assessment
|
--
|
--
|
NM
|
368
|
-100%
|
OTTI charge
|
--
|
--
|
NM
|
858
|
-100%
|
Real estate owned (REO) and real estate in acquisition (REA)
expense
|
296
|
1,001
|
-70%
|
9
|
NM
|
Writedowns, net of gain on sales of REO
|
698
|
141
|
395%
|
54
|
NM
|
Total other expenses
|
9,254
|
8,620
|
7%
|
8,627
|
7%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income before provision (benefit) for income tax
|
(28,928)
|
1,453
|
NM
|
(7,719)
|
275%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision (benefit) for income tax
|
3,211
|
338
|
850%
|
(2,902)
|
NM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income
|
(32,139)
|
1,115
|
NM
|
(4,817)
|
567%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends on preferred stock
|
499
|
487
|
2%
|
482
|
4%
|
Accretion of issuance discount on preferred stock
|
112
|
107
|
5%
|
105
|
7%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) income attributable to common stockholders
|
$ (32,750)
|
$ 521
|
NM
|
$ (5,404)
|
506%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET (LOSS) INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
INFORMATION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income per common share, basic
|
$ (2.69)
|
$ 0.04
|
NM
|
$ (0.45)
|
503%
|
Net (loss) income per common share, diluted
|
$ (2.69)
|
$ 0.04
|
NM
|
$ (0.45)
|
503%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
12,165,167
|
12,146,080
|
|
12,100,584
|
|
Diluted
|
12,165,167
|
12,146,080
|
|
12,100,584
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended
|
PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND RATIOS
|
March 31, 2010
|
December 31, 2009
|
March 31, 2009
|
Return on average common equity
|
-137.53%
|
2.07%
|
-17.59%
|
Return on average tangible common equity
|
-159.35%
|
2.38%
|
-22.02%
|
Return on average assets
|
-7.60%
|
0.26%
|
-1.20%
|
Efficiency ratio
|
79.67%
|
47.70%
|
58.36%
|
Efficiency ratio (excluding OTTI)
|
79.67%
|
47.70%
|
52.55%
|
Net interest margin
|
2.60%
|
2.79%
|
3.03%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended
|
AVERAGE BALANCES
|
March 31, 2010
|
December 31, 2009
|
March 31, 2009
|
Average assets
|
$ 1,715,524
|
$ 1,679,477
|
$ 1,634,314
|
Average earning assets
|
1,512,046
|
1,483,361
|
1,490,698
|
Average total loans
|
1,196,091
|
1,232,078
|
1,259,331
|
Average deposits
|
1,169,309
|
1,083,453
|
973,214
|
Average equity (including preferred stock)
|
133,652
|
137,024
|
161,253
|
Average common equity (excluding preferred stock)
|
96,574
|
100,056
|
124,574
|
Average tangible common equity (excluding preferred stock and
goodwill)
|
83,353
|
86,803
|
99,511
|
|
|
|
|
EQUITY ANALYSIS
|
March 31, 2010
|
December 31, 2009
|
March 31, 2009
|
Total equity
|
$ 104,253
|
$ 134,450
|
$ 156,166
|
Less: preferred stock
|
37,150
|
37,038
|
36,721
|
Total common equity
|
67,103
|
97,412
|
119,445
|
Less: goodwill and intangibles
|
13,202
|
13,237
|
25,043
|
Tangible common equity
|
$ 53,901
|
$ 84,175
|
$ 94,402
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock outstanding
|
12,171,529
|
12,146,080
|
12,110,434
|
Book value per common share
|
$ 5.51
|
$ 8.02
|
$ 9.86
|
Tangible book value per common share
|
$ 4.43
|
$ 6.93
|
$ 7.80
|
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSET QUALITY
|
March 31, 2010
|
December 31, 2009
|
March 31, 2009
|
Nonperforming loans (NPLs)
|
$ 96,719
|
$ 106,096
|
$ 50,602
|
Nonperforming loans/total loans
|
8.37%
|
8.82%
|
4.05%
|
REO and other repossessed assets
|
$ 27,394
|
$ 18,842
|
$ 9,082
|
Nonperforming assets
|
$ 124,113
|
$ 124,938
|
$ 59,684
|
Nonperforming assets/total assets
|
7.34%
|
7.33%
|
3.60%
|
Net loan charge-offs in the quarter
|
$ 31,187
|
$ 6,855
|
$ 5,299
|
Net charge-offs in the quarter/total loans
|
2.70%
|
0.57%
|
0.42%
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for loan losses
|
$ 26,003
|
$ 25,900
|
$ 25,020
|
Plus: Allowance for off-balance sheet commitments
|
69
|
69
|
88
|
Total allowance for loan losses
|
$ 26,072
|
$ 25,969
|
$ 25,108
|
Total allowance for loan losses/total loans
|
2.26%
|
2.16%
|
2.01%
|
Total allowance for loan losses/nonperforming loans
|
26.96%
|
24.48%
|
49.62%
|
|
|
|
|
Capital/asset ratio (including junior subordinated
debentures)
|
7.66%
|
9.35%
|
10.92%
|
Capital/asset ratio (Tier 1, including junior subordinated
debentures)
|
6.75%
|
8.62%
|
9.66%
|
Tangible cap/asset ratio (excluding preferred stock)
|
3.21%
|
4.98%
|
5.78%
|
Risk based capital/risk weighted asset ratio
|
11.00%
|
12.82%
|
13.02%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended
|
|
INTEREST SPREAD ANALYSIS
|
March 31, 2010
|
December 31, 2009
|
March 31, 2009
|
Yield on interest-earning deposits
|
0.22%
|
0.20%
|
0.15%
|
Yield on total loans
|
5.48%
|
5.54%
|
5.87%
|
Yield on investments
|
4.14%
|
4.11%
|
5.12%
|
Yield on earning assets
|
5.13%
|
5.35%
|
5.83%
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of deposits
|
1.47%
|
1.55%
|
2.07%
|
Cost of FHLB advances
|
4.35%
|
4.35%
|
4.33%
|
Cost of Federal Reserve borrowings
|
0.25%
|
0.25%
|
0.28%
|
Cost of securities sold under agreement to repurchase
|
5.94%
|
5.88%
|
5.74%
|
Cost of junior subordinated debentures
|
10.68%
|
8.76%
|
8.28%
|
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities
|
2.60%
|
2.65%
|
3.02%
|
|
|
|
|
Net interest spread
|
2.53%
|
2.70%
|
2.81%
|
Net interest margin
|
2.60%
|
2.79%
|
3.03%
|
|
|
|
|
RECONCILIATION TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL
MEASURES*
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2010
|
Quarter Ended
December 31, 2009
|
March 31, 2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AVERAGE TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY
|
|
|
|
(Loss) income attributable to common stockholders
|
$ (32,750)
|
$ 521
|
$ (5,404)
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Average equity
|
|
$ 133,652
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$ 137,024
|
$ 161,253
|
Average preferred stock
|
|
37,078
|
36,968
|
36,679
|
Average common equity
|
|
96,574
|
100,056
|
124,574
|
Average goodwill and intangibles
|
13,221
|
13,253
|
25,063
|
Average tangible common equity (excluding preferred stock)
|
$ 83,353
|
$ 86,803
|
$ 99,511
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Return on average tangible common equity
|
-159.35%
|
2.38%
|
-22.02%
|
|
|
|
|
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EFFICIENCY RATIO
|
|
|
|
|
Total other expenses
|
|
$ 9,254
|
$ 8,620
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$ 8,627
|
Less OTTI
|
|
|
--
|
--
|
858
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Total other expenses (excluding OTTI)
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$ 9,254
|
$ 8,620
|
$ 7,769
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net interest income
|
|
$ 9,687
|
$ 10,428
|
$ 11,119
|
Other income
|
|
|
1,929
|
7,645
|
3,664
|
Total income
|
|
|
$ 11,616
|
$ 18,073
|
$ 14,783
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Efficiency ratio (excluding OTTI)
|
79.67%
|
47.70%
|
52.55%
|
|
|
|
|
|
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TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY RATIO
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
|
$ 1,690,261
|
$ 1,704,628
|
$ 1,659,338
|
Less goodwill and intangibles
|
|
13,202
|
13,237
|
25,043
|
Total tangible assets
|
|
$ 1,677,059
|
$ 1,691,391
|
$ 1,634,295
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tangible common equity
|
|
$ 53,901
|
$ 84,175
|
$ 94,402
|
Tangible cap/asset ratio (excluding preferred stock)
|
3.21%
|
4.98%
|
5.78%
|
|
|
|
|
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*Management believes that the presentation of non-GAAP results
provides useful information to investors regarding the effects on
the Company's reported results of operations.
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CONTACT: Cascade Bank
Investor Contacts:
Carol K. Nelson, CEO
Rob Disotell, CCO
425.339.5500
www.cascadebank.com
Sard Verbinnen & Co
Media Contacts:
Paul Kranhold
Diane Henry
415.618.8750
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