FBIZ First Business Financial Services Inc

First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the "Company" or "First Business") (NASDAQ:FBIZ), the parent company of First Business Bank, First Business Bank - Milwaukee and Alterra Bank (“Alterra”), today reported second quarter results led by strong revenue growth, tempered by an increase in loan loss provision.

Highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 include:

• Net income for the second quarter of 2016 totaled $3.7 million, compared to $3.9 million earned in the second quarter of 2015.
• Diluted earnings per common share measured $0.43 for the second quarter of 2016, compared to $0.45 for the second quarter of 2015.
• Annualized return on average assets and annualized return on average equity measured 0.81% and 9.43%, respectively, for the second quarter of 2016, compared to 0.93% and 10.73%, respectively, for the second quarter of 2015.
• Top line revenue, consisting of net interest income and non-interest income, increased 18% year-over-year to a record $21.6 million. Non-interest income as a percentage of top line revenue measured 27%, exceeding the Company’s 25% target for the first time.
• Positive operating leverage, the percentage change in operating revenue greater than the percentage change in operating expenses, improved the efficiency ratio to 61.49%, compared to 65.28% for the second quarter of 2015.
• Period-end loans and leases receivable grew for the seventeenth consecutive quarter to $1.452 billion, up $20.9 million from December 31, 2015.
• Net interest margin measured 3.59% for the second quarter of 2016, compared to 3.61% for the second quarter of 2015.
• Provision for loan and lease losses for the second quarter of 2016 was $2.8 million, compared to $520,000 for the second quarter of 2015.
• Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets measured 1.33% at period end, compared to 1.09% at March 31, 2016 and 1.35% at December 31, 2015.

“We are pleased that First Business’s strong fundamentals, diversified revenue streams and positive operating leverage enabled us to grow capital, non-interest income, net interest income and loans to record levels,” said Corey Chambas, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Despite the quarter’s uncharacteristic credit challenges, we firmly believe in the credit process that has served us well over the past 25 years. The new credit issues this quarter, which we believe are not systemic, are situations which we have thoroughly reviewed and we have made changes to processes which should prevent similar issues on a go forward basis.”

Results of Operations

Net interest income of $15.7 million increased 1.3% compared to the linked quarter and 10.9% compared to the second quarter of 2015. Linked quarter growth was primarily due to an increase in prepayment fees collected in lieu of interest from certain conventional and asset-based loan payoffs during the quarter, which more than offset a linked quarter moderate decline in average loan yields. Compared to the second quarter of 2015, net interest income benefited from an increase in loan prepayment fees as well as a $141.5 million, or 10.7%, increase in average loan and lease balances.

Net interest margin was 3.59% for the first and second quarters of 2016 and 3.61% in the second quarter of 2015. Second quarter 2016 net interest margin included seven basis points related to the net accretion/amortization of purchase accounting adjustments, while the linked quarter and second quarter 2015 margin included eight and 14 basis points, respectively. Excluding the net accretion/amortization of the purchase accounting adjustments, second quarter 2016 net interest margin of 3.52% improved by one basis point from the linked quarter, principally due to higher prepayment fees collected in lieu of interest, partially offset by a temporary increase in cash balances held at the Federal Reserve. Similarly, the net interest margin excluding the net accretion/amortization of purchase accounting adjustments in the second quarter of 2016 improved by five basis points compared to the second quarter of 2015.

Due to the uncertain nature of prepayments on acquired loans, management acknowledges the net accretion/amortization of purchase accounting adjustments may be a source of volatility in future quarters but generally with a declining effect on net interest margin. As of June 30, 2016, $606,000 and $195,000 of purchase accounting discounts and premiums, respectively, remain outstanding. Excluding purchase accounting, management expects to maintain a stable net interest margin driven by appropriate pricing and its ability to mitigate interest rate risk through the Company’s unique wholesale funding model. Net interest margin may also experience occasional volatility due to events such as loan fees collected in lieu of interest, the collection of interest on loans previously in non-accrual or the accumulation of significant short-term deposit inflows.

Non-interest income of $5.8 million for the second quarter of 2016 amounted to 27.0% of top line revenue, exceeding the Company’s 25% target set in October 2015. Non-interest income increased 26.8% from the first quarter of 2016 and 41.1% from the second quarter of 2015. The linked quarter increase primarily reflects stronger than expected gains from SBA loan sales, which benefited from the expansion of the Company’s SBA lending platform into its Wisconsin markets. An increase in loan fees and income from trust and investment services also drove linked quarter growth. The same factors contributed to improved performance compared to the prior year quarter. Gains on the sale of SBA loans totaled an unusually high $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2016, which represented growth of 153.1% from $842,000 earned in the second quarter of 2015. Trust and investment services income totaled $1.3 million, increasing $65,000, or 5.1%, compared to the same quarter in the prior year. Existing client relationships and business development efforts remained strong as trust assets under management and administration measured $1.134 billion at June 30, 2016 compared to $1.107 billion at March 31, 2016 and $998.0 million at June 30, 2015.

Non-interest expense for the second quarter of 2016 was $13.5 million, increasing 6.0% compared to the linked quarter and 12.4% compared to the second quarter of 2015. Other expenses grew $692,000, or 72.3%, for the second quarter of 2016 compared to $957,000 in the linked quarter. The increase included $425,000 in loan related expenses principally due to the volume of due diligence on new and existing business. In addition, other expenses increased $168,000, compared to the linked quarter, as the Company’s estimated share of income from an investment in a limited partnership was less than the share of income recognized in the first quarter of 2016.

The increase in total non-interest expense year-over-year primarily reflects the Company’s ongoing investment in talent, with $1.5 million in higher compensation costs driven by a 23% increase in full-time equivalent employees to 270 at June 30, 2016 from 219 at June 30, 2015. We expect to continue to opportunistically invest in talent to support our strategic growth efforts, both in the form of additional business development and operational staff. Elevated computer software costs related to expanded use of cloud-based applications and an increase in tax credit investment amortization were partially offset by a decline in professional fees of $521,000 year-over-year, in line with expectations.

The Company achieved positive operating leverage for the second quarter of 2016, resulting in an efficiency ratio of 61.49%, compared to 62.44% for the linked quarter and 65.28% for the second quarter of 2015. Management expects the efficiency ratio to trend towards the Company’s long-term objective of 60%, reflecting revenue growth and operating efficiencies achieved through previous and ongoing investments.

In the second quarter of 2016, the Company recorded provision for loan and lease losses totaling $2.8 million, compared to $525,000 in the linked quarter and $520,000 in the second quarter of 2015. Second quarter 2016 provision primarily reflected a $2.2 million increase in new specific reserves and net charge-offs related to two loan relationships and an $816,000 increase in specific reserves related to one energy sector loan, which was previously identified as impaired in the fourth quarter of 2015. The above increases were tempered by improvements in underlying credit metrics in the remaining loan and lease portfolio. 

Net charge-offs of $1.3 million represented an annualized 0.35% of average loans and leases for the second quarter of 2016. Annualized net charge-offs measured 0.04% and 0.00% of average loans and leases in the linked quarter and second quarter of 2015, respectively. Net charge-offs of $1.4 million represented an annualized 0.20% of average loans and leases for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared to $334,000 and 0.05% for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

The effective tax rate was 30.5% in the second quarter of 2016, compared to 34.2% in the linked quarter and 33.7% in the second quarter of 2015. The effective tax rate was 32.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared to 33.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

Balance Sheet

Period-end loans and leases grew for the seventeenth consecutive quarter, reaching $1.452 billion at June 30, 2016. Loans and leases increased $3.2 million, or 0.2%, from March 31, 2016 and $102.5 million, or 7.6%, from June 30, 2015. On an average basis, loans and leases of $1.460 billion increased by $141.5 million, or 10.7%, compared to the second quarter of 2015. Loan growth was slower than typically generated in a second quarter period, primarily due to elevated payoffs in the asset-based lending business.

Period-end in-market deposits - consisting of all transaction accounts, money market accounts and non-wholesale deposits - increased to $1.131 billion, or 70.3% of total deposits, at June 30, 2016. Period-end wholesale deposits were $477.1 million at June 30, 2016, consisting of brokered certificates of deposit and deposits gathered through internet deposit listing services of $397.1 million and $80.0 million, respectively. In order to reduce interest-rate risk, the Company uses wholesale deposits to efficiently match-fund fixed rate loans. Over time, management expects to maintain a ratio of in-market deposits to total deposits in line with the Company's recent historical range of 60%-70%.

Asset Quality

Management continues to believe the Company’s credit culture is a core competency which differentiates First Business from other banks. However, in the second quarter, deterioration in certain credits had an impact on the Company’s loan loss provision and non-performing asset levels at June 30, 2016. Management took measures in the second quarter to determine the cause of the credit losses and isolated the issues. Subsequently, management has modified reporting structures and reinforced policies and procedures to ensure future lending meets the high standards long established within the First Business franchise.

Non-performing assets totaled $24.2 million at June 30, 2016, increasing by $4.7 million, or 24.0%, compared to $19.5 million at March 31, 2016 and increasing by $7.2 million, or 42.1%, compared to $17.1 million at June 30, 2015. As a percent of total assets, non-performing assets measured 1.33% at June 30, 2016, compared to 1.09% and 1.01% at the end of the linked quarter and year-ago quarter, respectively.

While non-performing assets increased, criticized assets decreased $8.3 million, or 23.3%, to $27.3 million at June 30, 2016, compared to $35.6 million at the end of the linked quarter.

As of June 30, 2016, the Company’s direct exposure to the energy sector was $7.1 million, or 0.49% of total gross loans and leases, with no remaining unfunded commitments. This reflects a decrease of $558,000, or 7.3%, compared to linked quarter entirely due to payments received. The associated reserve for loan and lease losses related to this portfolio was increased to 20.43% at June 30, 2016, compared to 8.25% at March 31, 2016. Of this population, $5.7 million was considered non-performing as of June 30, 2016. After considering specific reserves, management believes the portfolio is adequately collateralized as of the end of the reporting period.

Capital Strength

The Company's earnings continue to generate capital, and its capital ratios are expected to exceed the highest required regulatory benchmark levels. As of June 30, 2016, total capital to risk-weighted assets was 11.44%, tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets was 9.08%, tier 1 leverage capital to adjusted assets was 8.63% and common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets was 8.50%.

Quarterly Dividend

As previously announced, during the second quarter of 2016 the Company's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share. The dividend was paid on May 27, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 13, 2016. Measured against second quarter 2016 diluted earnings per share of $0.43, the dividend represents what the Company believes is a sustainable 28% payout ratio. The Board of Directors routinely considers dividend declarations as part of its normal course of business.

About First Business Financial Services, Inc.

First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBIZ) is a Wisconsin-based bank holding company focused on the unique needs of businesses, business executives, and high net worth individuals. First Business offers commercial banking, specialty finance, and private wealth management solutions, and because of its niche focus, is able to provide its clients with unmatched expertise, accessibility, and responsiveness. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com or call 608-238-8008.      

This release may include forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which reflect First Business’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical information, but rather are related to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations as well as certain assumptions and estimates made by, and information available to, management at the time the statements are made. Those statements are based on general assumptions and are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the views, beliefs and projections expressed in such statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including among other things:

• Competitive pressures among depository and other financial institutions nationally and in our markets.
• Adverse changes in the economy or business conditions, either nationally or in our markets.
• Increases in defaults by borrowers and other delinquencies.
• Our inability to manage growth effectively, including the successful expansion of our customer support, administrative infrastructure and internal management systems.
• Fluctuations in interest rates and market prices.
• The consequences of continued bank acquisitions and mergers in our market areas, resulting in fewer but much larger and financially stronger competitors.
• Changes in legislative or regulatory requirements applicable to us and our subsidiaries.
• Changes in tax requirements, including tax rate changes, new tax laws and revised tax law interpretations.
• System failure or breaches of our network security, including with respect to our internet banking activities.

For further information about the factors that could affect the Company’s future results, please see the Company’s 2015 annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SELECTED FINANCIAL CONDITION DATA

(Unaudited)		As of
(in thousands)		June 30,  2016				March 31,  2016				December 31,  2015				September 30,  2015				June 30,  2015
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	131,611			$	104,854			$	113,564			$	122,671			$	88,848
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value		137,692				140,823				140,548				143,729				146,342
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost		36,167				36,485				37,282				38,364				39,428
Loans held for sale		5,548				1,697				2,702				2,910				1,274
Loans and leases receivable		1,451,815				1,448,586				1,430,965				1,377,172				1,349,290
Allowance for loan and lease losses		(18,154		)		(16,684		)		(16,316		)		(15,359		)		(15,199		)
Loans and leases, net		1,433,661				1,431,902				1,414,649				1,361,813				1,334,091
Premises and equipment, net		3,969				3,868				3,954				3,889				3,998
Foreclosed properties		1,548				1,677				1,677				1,632				1,854
Cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance		28,784				28,541				28,298				28,029				27,785
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost		2,163				2,734				2,843				2,843				2,891
Goodwill and other intangible assets		12,923				12,606				12,493				12,244				12,133
Accrued interest receivable and other assets		25,003				24,945				24,071				25,203				24,074
Total assets		$	1,819,069			$	1,790,132			$	1,782,081			$	1,743,327			$	1,682,718
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
In-market deposits		$	1,130,890			$	1,105,633			$	1,089,748			$	1,062,753			$	1,026,588
Wholesale deposits		477,054				475,955				487,483				476,617				444,480
Total deposits		1,607,944				1,581,588				1,577,231				1,539,370				1,471,068
Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings		33,570				35,011				34,740				35,856				46,887
Junior subordinated notes		9,997				9,993				9,990				9,987				9,983
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities		9,164				8,341				9,288				10,147				10,493
Total liabilities		1,660,675				1,634,933				1,631,249				1,595,360				1,538,431
Total stockholders’ equity		158,394				155,199				150,832				147,967				144,287
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	1,819,069			$	1,790,132			$	1,782,081			$	1,743,327			$	1,682,718

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)		As of and for the Three Months Ended																				As of and for the Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)		June 30,  2016				March 31,  2016				December 31,  2015				September 30,  2015				June 30,  2015				June 30,  2016				June 30,  2015
Total interest income		$	19,555			$	19,343			$	18,600			$	18,135			$	17,520			$	38,898			$	35,736
Total interest expense		3,814				3,804				3,688				3,525				3,332				7,619				6,618
Net interest income		15,741				15,539				14,912				14,610				14,188				31,279				29,118
Provision for loan and lease losses		2,762				525				1,895				287				520				3,287				1,204
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses		12,979				15,014				13,017				14,323				13,668				27,992				27,914
Trust and investment services fee income		1,344				1,273				1,217				1,251				1,279				2,618				2,486
Gain on sale of SBA loans		2,131				1,376				1,725				927				842				3,506				1,347
Gain on sale of residential mortgage loans		198				145				115				244				222				342				370
Service charges on deposits		733				742				718				705				693				1,475				1,389
Loan fees		676				609				700				486				499				1,285				1,001
Other		741				449				460				489				591				1,190				1,381
Total non-interest income		5,823				4,594				4,935				4,102				4,126				10,416				7,974
Compensation		8,447				8,370				6,945				7,320				6,924				16,818				14,278
Occupancy		500				508				501				486				486				1,008				986
Professional fees		961				861				1,121				1,268				1,482				1,822				2,393
Data processing		697				651				606				587				655				1,348				1,185
Marketing		448				734				549				693				701				1,182				1,343
Equipment		341				280				316				308				298				621				606
FDIC Insurance		254				291				227				260				220				545				433
Net collateral liquidation costs		68				47				70				22				78				114				380
Net loss (gain) on foreclosed properties		93				—				7				(163		)		1				93				(15		)
Merger-related costs		—				—				—				—				33				—				111
Other		1,649				957				1,342				1,203				1,096				2,605				2,006
Total non-interest expense		13,458				12,699				11,684				11,984				11,974				26,156				23,706
Income before tax expense		5,344				6,909				6,268				6,441				5,820				12,252				12,182
Income tax expense		1,628				2,362				2,185				2,060				1,962				3,990				4,132
Net income		$	3,716			$	4,547			$	4,083			$	4,381			$	3,858			$	8,262			$	8,050
Per common share:
Basic earnings		$	0.43			$	0.52			$	0.47			$	0.50			$	0.45			$	0.95			$	0.93
Diluted earnings		0.43				0.52				0.47				0.50				0.45				0.95				0.93
Dividends declared		0.12				0.12				0.11				0.11				0.11				0.24				0.22
Book value		18.20				17.84				17.34				17.01				16.64				18.20				16.64
Tangible book value		16.71				16.39				15.90				15.60				15.24				16.71				15.24
Weighted-average common shares outstanding(1)		8,566,718				8,565,050				8,558,810				8,546,563				8,523,418				8,565,933				8,522,436
Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding(1)		8,566,718				8,565,050				8,558,810				8,546,563				8,523,418				8,565,933				8,523,557

(1

)

Excluding participating securities

NET INTEREST INCOME ANALYSIS

(Unaudited)		For the Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)		June 30, 2016											March 31, 2016											June 30, 2015
		Averagebalance				Interest				Averageyield/rate(4)			Average balance				Interest				Averageyield/rate(4)			Averagebalance				Interest				Averageyield/rate(4)
Interest-earning assets
Commercial real estate and other mortgage loans(1)		$	933,681			$	10,980			4.70	%		$	922,859			$	10,730			4.65	%		$	824,250			$	9,672			4.69	%
Commercial and industrial loans(1)		469,888				7,100				6.04	%		470,503				7,082				6.02	%		439,986				6,408				5.83	%
Direct financing leases(1)		30,977				355				4.58	%		30,845				343				4.45	%		29,631				342				4.62	%
Consumer and other loans(1)		25,675				266				4.14	%		27,427				289				4.21	%		24,888				258				4.15	%
Total loans and leases receivable(1)		1,460,221				18,701				5.12	%		1,451,634				18,444				5.08	%		1,318,755				16,680				5.06	%
Mortgage-related securities(2)		142,443				556				1.56	%		144,899				599				1.65	%		156,137				632				1.62	%
Other investment securities(3)		32,169				126				1.57	%		31,326				123				1.57	%		28,912				116				1.60	%
FHLB and FRB stock		2,485				19				3.06	%		2,802				21				2.92	%		2,926				20				2.73	%
Short-term investments		117,180				153				0.52	%		101,420				156				0.62	%		66,035				72				0.44	%
Total interest-earning assets		1,754,498				19,555				4.46	%		1,732,081				19,343				4.47	%		1,572,765				17,520				4.46	%
Non-interest-earning assets		70,947											88,361											92,619
Total assets		$	1,825,445										$	1,820,442										$	1,665,384
Interest-bearing liabilities
Transaction accounts		$	147,095			71				0.19	%		$	162,793			88				0.22	%		$	105,582			63				0.24	%
Money market		674,015				868				0.52	%		646,362				828				0.51	%		605,195				841				0.56	%
Certificates of deposit		65,619				144				0.88	%		73,163				151				0.83	%		111,192				219				0.79	%
Wholesale deposits		471,707				1,955				1.66	%		497,274				1,986				1.60	%		428,080				1,470				1.37	%
Total interest-bearing deposits		1,358,436				3,038				0.89	%		1,379,592				3,053				0.89	%		1,250,049				2,593				0.83	%
FHLB advances		14,338				31				0.86	%		7,537				19				1.01	%		22,749				31				0.55	%
Other borrowings		28,510				468				6.57	%		27,006				455				6.74	%		25,032				430				6.87	%
Junior subordinated notes		9,995				278				11.13	%		9,991				277				11.09	%		9,981				278				11.14	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities		1,411,279				3,815				1.08	%		1,424,126				3,804				1.07	%		1,307,811				3,332				1.02	%
Non-interest-bearing demand deposit accounts		246,604											228,294											205,508
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities		9,944											12,337											8,252
Total liabilities		1,667,827											1,664,757											1,521,571
Stockholders’ equity		157,618											155,685											143,813
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	1,825,445										$	1,820,442										$	1,665,384
Net interest income						$	15,740										$	15,539										$	14,188
Interest rate spread										3.38	%										3.40	%										3.44	%
Net interest-earning assets		$	343,219										$	307,955										$	264,954
Net interest margin										3.59	%										3.59	%										3.61	%

	(1	)	The average balances of loans and leases include non-performing loans and leases and loans held for sale. Interest income related to non-performing loans and leases is recognized when collected. Interest income includes net loan fees collected in lieu of interest.
	(2	)	Includes amortized cost basis of assets available for sale and held to maturity.
	(3	)	Yields on tax-exempt municipal obligations are not presented on a tax-equivalent basis in this table.
	(4	)	Represents annualized yields/rates.

NET INTEREST INCOME ANALYSIS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)		For the Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)		June 30, 2016											June 30, 2015
		Averagebalance				Interest				Averageyield/rate(4)			Averagebalance				Interest				Averageyield/rate(4)
Interest-earning assets
Commercial real estate and other mortgage loans(1)		$	928,270			$	21,710			4.68	%		$	819,617			$	19,541			4.77	%
Commercial and industrial loans(1)		470,196				14,183				6.03	%		433,379				13,232				6.11	%
Direct financing leases(1)		30,911				698				4.52	%		31,183				725				4.65	%
Consumer and other loans(1)		26,551				554				4.17	%		24,501				507				4.14	%
Total loans and leases receivable(1)		1,455,928				37,145				5.10	%		1,308,680				34,005				5.20	%
Mortgage-related securities(2)		143,671				1,154				1.61	%		155,735				1,294				1.66	%
Other investment securities(3)		31,748				250				1.57	%		28,594				230				1.61	%
FHLB and FRB stock		2,643				40				3.03	%		2,763				38				2.75	%
Short-term investments		109,300				309				0.57	%		79,410				169				0.43	%
Total interest-earning assets		1,743,290				38,898				4.46	%		1,575,182				35,736				4.54	%
Non-interest-earning assets		79,657											94,002
Total assets		$	1,822,947										$	1,669,184
Interest-bearing liabilities
Transaction accounts		$	154,944			160				0.21	%		$	106,442			121				0.23	%
Money market		660,189				1,696				0.51	%		615,485				1,694				0.55	%
Certificates of deposit		69,391				294				0.83	%		117,748				439				0.75	%
Wholesale deposits		484,491				3,941				1.63	%		426,136				2,908				1.36	%
Total interest-bearing deposits		1,369,015				6,091				0.89	%		1,265,811				5,162				0.82	%
FHLB advances		10,937				50				0.92	%		16,095				55				0.68	%
Other borrowings		27,758				923				6.65	%		24,312				849				6.98	%
Junior subordinated notes		9,993				555				11.11	%		9,979				552				11.06	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities		1,417,703				7,619				1.07	%		1,316,197				6,618				1.01	%
Non-interest-bearing demand deposit accounts		237,449											202,905
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities		11,140											8,202
Total liabilities		1,666,292											1,527,304
Stockholders’ equity		156,655											141,880
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	1,822,947										$	1,669,184
Net interest income						$	31,279										$	29,118
Interest rate spread										3.39	%										3.53	%
Net interest-earning assets		$	325,587										$	258,985
Net interest margin										3.59	%										3.70	%

	(1	)	The average balances of loans and leases include non-performing loans and leases and loans held for sale. Interest income related to non-performing loans and leases is recognized when collected. Interest income includes net loan fees collected in lieu of interest.
	(2	)	Includes amortized cost basis of assets available for sale and held to maturity.
	(3	)	Yields on tax-exempt municipal obligations are not presented on a tax-equivalent basis in this table.
	(4	)	Represents annualized yields/rates.

SELECTED FINANCIAL TRENDS

PERFORMANCE RATIOS

		For the Three Months Ended															For the Six Months Ended
(Unaudited)		June 30,  2016			March 31,  2016			December 31,  2015			September 30,  2015			June 30,  2015			June 30,  2016			June 30,  2015
Return on average assets (annualized)		0.81	%		1.00	%		0.93	%		1.02	%		0.93	%		0.91	%		0.96	%
Return on average equity (annualized)		9.43	%		11.68	%		10.85	%		11.93	%		10.73	%		10.55	%		11.35	%
Efficiency ratio		61.49	%		62.44	%		58.75	%		64.82	%		65.28	%		61.95	%		63.85	%
Interest rate spread		3.38	%		3.40	%		3.43	%		3.44	%		3.44	%		3.39	%		3.53	%
Net interest margin		3.59	%		3.59	%		3.63	%		3.61	%		3.61	%		3.59	%		3.70	%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities		124.32	%		121.62	%		120.98	%		120.05	%		120.26	%		122.97	%		119.68	%

ASSET QUALITY RATIOS

(Unaudited)		As of
(Dollars in thousands)		June 30,  2016				March 31,  2016				December 31,  2015				September 30,  2015				June 30,  2015
Non-performing loans and leases		$	22,680			$	17,861			$	22,298			$	9,707			$	15,198
Foreclosed properties, net		1,548				1,677				1,677				1,632				1,854
Total non-performing assets		24,228				19,538				23,975				11,339				17,052
Performing troubled debt restructurings		788				1,628				1,735				7,852				1,944
Total impaired assets		$	25,016			$	21,166			$	25,710			$	19,191			$	18,996
Non-performing loans and leases as a percent of total gross loans and leases		1.56		%		1.23		%		1.56		%		0.70		%		1.13		%
Non-performing assets as a percent of total gross loans and leases plus foreclosed properties		1.67		%		1.35		%		1.67		%		0.82		%		1.26		%
Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets		1.33		%		1.09		%		1.35		%		0.65		%		1.01		%
Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percent of total gross loans and leases		1.25		%		1.15		%		1.14		%		1.12		%		1.13		%
Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percent of non-performing loans		80.04		%		93.41		%		73.17		%		158.23		%		100.01		%
Criticized assets:
Special mention		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
Substandard		25,723				33,875				26,797				11,144				10,633
Doubtful		—				—				—				—				—
Foreclosed properties, net		1,548				1,677				1,677				1,632				1,854
Total criticized assets		$	27,271			$	35,552			$	28,474			$	12,776			$	12,487
Criticized assets to total assets		1.50		%		1.99		%		1.60		%		0.73		%		0.74		%

NET CHARGE-OFFS (RECOVERIES)

(Unaudited)		For the Three Months Ended																				For the Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)		June 30,  2016				March 31,  2016				December 31,  2015				September 30,  2015				June 30,  2015				June 30,  2016				June 30,  2015
Charge-offs		$	1,350			$	244			$	967			$	138			$	84			$	1,594			$	408
Recoveries		(58		)		(87		)		(29		)		(11		)		(69		)		(145		)		(74		)
Net charge-offs		$	1,292			$	157			$	938			$	127			$	15			$	1,449			$	334
Net charge-offs as a percent of average gross loans and leases (annualized)		0.35		%		0.04		%		0.27		%		0.04		%		—		%		0.20		%		0.05		%

CAPITAL RATIOS

		As of and for the Three Months Ended
(Unaudited)		June 30,  2016			March 31,  2016			December 31,  2015			September 30,  2015			June 30,  2015
Total capital to risk-weighted assets		11.44	%		11.24	%		11.11	%		11.29	%		11.11	%
Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets		9.08	%		8.96	%		8.81	%		8.95	%		8.78	%
Common equity tier I capital to risk-weighted assets		8.50	%		8.37	%		8.22	%		8.34	%		8.16	%
Tier I capital to adjusted assets		8.63	%		8.44	%		8.63	%		8.59	%		8.66	%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets		8.05	%		8.02	%		7.81	%		7.84	%		7.91	%

SELECTED OTHER INFORMATION

Loan and Lease Receivable Composition

		As of
(Unaudited)		June 30,  2016				March 31,  2016				December 31,  2015				September 30,  2015				June 30,  2015
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial real estate
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		$	167,936			$	174,286			$	176,322			$	168,695			$	169,768
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		502,378				441,539				436,901				416,421				400,018
Construction		88,339				117,825				100,625				99,497				82,285
Land development		60,599				61,953				59,779				58,154				58,033
Multi-family		73,239				84,004				80,254				90,514				86,912
1-4 family		47,289				50,923				50,304				44,169				46,760
Total commercial real estate		939,780				930,530				904,185				877,450				843,776
Commercial and industrial		456,297				461,573				472,193				449,204				454,230
Direct financing leases, net		30,698				31,617				31,093				28,958				28,723
Consumer and other
Home equity and second mortgages		7,372				7,366				8,237				8,908				9,161
Other		18,743				18,510				16,319				13,809				14,547
Total consumer and other		26,115				25,876				24,556				22,717				23,708
Total gross loans and leases receivable		1,452,890				1,449,596				1,432,027				1,378,329				1,350,437
Less:
Allowance for loan and lease losses		18,154				16,684				16,316				15,359				15,199
Deferred loan fees		1,075				1,010				1,062				1,157				1,147
Loans and leases receivable, net		$	1,433,661			$	1,431,902			$	1,414,649			$	1,361,813			$	1,334,091

SELECTED OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

Deposit Composition

		As of
(Unaudited)		June 30,  2016				March 31,  2016				December 31,  2015				September 30,  2015				June 30,  2015
(Dollars in thousands)
Non-interest-bearing transaction accounts		$	243,370			$	236,662			$	231,199			$	222,497			$	221,064
Interest-bearing transaction accounts		151,865				154,351				165,921				155,814				107,318
Money market accounts		671,420				646,336				612,642				591,190				588,240
Certificates of deposit		64,235				68,284				79,986				93,252				109,966
Wholesale deposits		477,054				475,955				487,483				476,617				444,480
Total deposits		$	1,607,944			$	1,581,588			$	1,577,231			$	1,539,370			$	1,471,068

Trust Assets

(Unaudited)		As of
(in thousands)		June 30,  2016				March 31,  2016				December 31,  2015				September 30,  2015				June 30,  2015
Trust assets under management		$	906,239			$	896,414			$	817,926			$	791,150			$	800,615
Trust assets under administration		227,864				210,357				203,181				187,495				197,343
Total trust assets		$	1,134,103			$	1,106,771			$	1,021,107			$	978,645			$	997,958

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

Certain financial information provided in this release is determined by methods other than in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (United States) (“GAAP”).  Although the Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide a greater understanding of its business, these measures are not necessarily comparable to similar measures that may be presented by other companies.

TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE

“Tangible book value per share” is a non-GAAP measure representing tangible common equity divided by total common shares outstanding.  “Tangible common equity” itself is a non-GAAP measure representing common stockholders’ equity reduced by intangible assets, if any.  The Company’s management believes that this measure is important to many investors in the marketplace who are interested in period-to-period changes in book value per common share exclusive of changes in intangible assets.  The information provided below reconciles tangible book value per share and tangible common equity to their most comparable GAAP measures.

(Unaudited)		As of
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)		June 30,  2016				March 31,  2016				December 31,  2015				September 30,  2015				June 30,  2015
Common stockholders’ equity		$	158,394			$	155,199			$	150,832			$	147,967			$	144,287
Goodwill and other intangible assets		(12,923		)		(12,606		)		(12,493		)		(12,244		)		(12,133		)
Tangible common equity		$	145,471			$	142,593			$	138,339			$	135,723			$	132,154
Common shares outstanding		8,703,942				8,700,172				8,699,410				8,698,755				8,669,836
Book value per share		$	18.20			$	17.84			$	17.34			$	17.01			$	16.64
Tangible book value per share		16.71				16.39				15.90				15.60				15.24

TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY TO TANGIBLE ASSETS

‘‘Tangible common equity to tangible assets’’ is defined as the ratio of common stockholders’ equity reduced by intangible assets, if any, divided by total assets reduced by intangible assets, if any.  The Company’s management believes that this measure is important to many investors in the marketplace who are interested in the relative changes from period to period in common equity and total assets, each exclusive of changes in intangible assets.  The information below reconciles tangible common equity and tangible assets to their most comparable GAAP measures.

(Unaudited)		As of
(Dollars in thousands)		June 30,  2016				March 31,  2016				December 31,  2015				September 30,  2015				June 30,  2015
Common stockholders’ equity		$	158,394			$	155,199			$	150,832			$	147,967			$	144,287
Goodwill and other intangible assets		(12,923		)		(12,606		)		(12,493		)		(12,244		)		(12,133		)
Tangible common equity		$	145,471			$	142,593			$	138,339			$	135,723			$	132,154
Total assets		$	1,819,069			$	1,790,132			$	1,782,081			$	1,743,327			$	1,682,718
Goodwill and other intangible assets		(12,923		)		(12,606		)		(12,493		)		(12,244		)		(12,133		)
Tangible assets		$	1,806,146			$	1,777,526			$	1,769,588			$	1,731,083			$	1,670,585
Tangible common equity to tangible assets		8.05		%		8.02		%		7.82		%		7.84		%		7.91		%

EFFICIENCY RATIO

“Efficiency ratio” is a non-GAAP measure representing non-interest expense excluding the effects of losses or gains on foreclosed properties, other discrete items that are unrelated to the Company’s primary business activities and amortization of other intangible assets, if any, divided by operating revenue, which is equal to net interest income plus non-interest income less realized gains or losses on securities, if any.  In the judgment of the Company’s management, the adjustments made to non-interest expense and operating revenue allow investors and analysts to better assess the Company’s operating expenses in relation to its core operating revenue by removing the volatility that is associated with certain one-time items and other discrete items that are unrelated to its business.  The information provided below reconciles the efficiency ratio to its most comparable GAAP measure. 

(Unaudited)		For the Three Months Ended																				For the Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)		June 30,  2016				March 31,  2016				December 31,  2015				September 30,  2015				June 30,  2015				June 30,  2016				June 30,  2015
Total non-interest expense		$	13,458			$	12,699			$	11,684			$	11,984			$	11,974			$	26,156			$	23,706
Less:
Net loss (gain) on foreclosed properties		93				—				7				(163		)		1				93				(15		)
Amortization of other intangible assets		16				16				17				18				18				32				36
Amortization of tax credit investments		94				112				—				—				—				206				—
Total operating expense		$	13,255			$	12,571			$	11,660			$	12,129			$	11,955			$	25,825			$	23,685
Net interest income		$	15,741			$	15,539			$	14,912			$	14,610			$	14,188			$	31,279			$	29,118
Total non-interest income		5,823				4,594				4,935				4,102				4,126				10,416				7,974
Less:
Gain on sale of securities		7				—				—				—				—				7				—
Total operating revenue		$	21,557			$	20,133			$	19,847			$	18,712			$	18,314			$	41,688			$	37,092
Efficiency ratio		61.49		%		62.44		%		58.75		%		64.82		%		65.28		%		61.95		%		63.85		%

                
CONTACT:                

First Business Financial Services, Inc.
Edward G. Sloane, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
608-232-5970
esloane@firstbusiness.com