SCBT Reports Record Operating Results for 4Q 2012 of $0.72 per share;

Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

COLUMBIA, S.C.--()--SCBT Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: SCBT), the holding company for SCBT, today released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month period and year ended December 31, 2012. Highlights during 2012 include:

  • Net income of $5.9 million, or $0.38 diluted EPS, which includes merger-related charges and securities gains, in 4Q 2012 compared to $9.1 million, or $0.60 diluted EPS in 3Q 2012 and $4.8 million, or $0.35 diluted EPS, in 4Q 2011;
  • Diluted EPS for 2012 was up 23.8% compared to 2011, operating diluted EPS for 2012 was up 137.1% compared to 2011;
  • Operating earnings, which excludes merger-related expense and securities gains or losses, of $11.1 million, or $0.72 diluted EPS in 4Q 2012 compared to $9.4 million, or $0.63 diluted EPS in 3Q 2012 and $5.2 million, or $0.37 diluted EPS in 4Q 2011;
  • Completed the merger of The Savannah Bancorp, Inc. (Savannah) during the quarter;
  • Core deposit growth, excluding CDs and the Peoples and Savannah acquisitions, up $64.1 million in the 4Q 2012; 10.5% annualized growth for 4Q 2012;
  • Non-interest bearing deposits are approaching $1.0 billion with the acquisition of Savannah;
  • Operating return on average assets was 0.98% annualized in 4Q 2012 compared to 0.87% in 3Q 2012 and 0.52% in 4Q 2011;
  • Operating efficiency ratio was 62.8% annualized in 4Q 2012 compared to 59.0% in 3Q 2012 and compared to 62.4% in 4Q 2011;
  • Net charge-offs of non-acquired loans decreased to 0.64% annualized for 4Q 2012, compared to 0.85% annualized for 3Q 2012 and 1.08% annualized for 4Q 2011;
  • Non-performing Assets (NPAs): 1.58% of total assets for 4Q 2012 compared to 1.89% for 3Q 2012 and 2.44% for 4Q 2011; 3.13% of loans and repossessed assets, excluding acquired assets, for 4Q 2012 compared to 3.22% for 3Q 2012 and 3.82% for 4Q 2011; and
  • Legacy loan growth for the 4Q 2012 was $53.7 million or 8.5% annualized and for the year legacy loan growth was $100.4 million or 4.1%.

Quarterly Cash Dividend

The Board of Directors of SCBT has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share payable on its common stock. This per share amount is equal to the dividend paid in the immediately preceding quarter and is $0.01 per share, or 5.9%, higher than a year ago. The dividend will be payable on February 22, 2013 to shareholders of record as of February 15, 2013.

Fourth Quarter 2012 vs. 2011 Results of Operations

Please refer to the accompanying tables for detailed comparative data on results of operations and financial results.

The Company reported consolidated net income of $5.9 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2012 compared to consolidated net income of $4.8 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2011. This $1.1 million increase was the net result of improved net interest income, reduced provision for loan losses, and increases in all categories of customer-oriented noninterest income. The increases were offset by non-interest expense increases which are primarily due to merger-related expenses from the Savannah acquisition and salary and benefits expense increases.

“The performance of SCBT in 2012 was very satisfying. Our total shareholder return during the year was 41%, which included an increased quarterly dividend of 5.9%,” said Robert R. Hill, Jr., president and CEO. “While we certainly are pleased with the stock performance, we are most pleased with the strong operating fundamentals and opportunities that are driving this performance. It was a year with substantially improved credit quality, a stable margin, very strong fee income, record operating earnings, and strong organic and merger growth within our balance sheet, which totaled 31.8%. One of the most revealing strengths of our company is our strong balance sheet anchored by almost $1.0 billion in noninterest bearing deposits. Our organic growth, significant new customer growth, and merging with banks that have a strong legacy in their markets and strong customer base, are the reasons for success in this area. Our earnings per share increased 23.8% for the year and operating earnings, which excludes merger related expenses, increased to a record $2.49 per share, an increase of 137%. Even with this performance, our operating return on average assets was 0.98% and operating return on average equity was 9.8%. We believe that both measures have room to improve, and we have the momentum to realize this increase in the coming quarters.”

Asset Quality

During the fourth quarter of 2012, SCBT experienced significant improvement in asset quality, excluding acquired loans and OREO, as classified assets declined by more than $14.3 million, or 36.4% annualized from the third quarter of 2012. Loans past due 30-89 days declined by $2.1 million from the third quarter to $7.2 million. We continue to see meaningful improvement in the trailing average of historical loan losses as the high charge-off quarters from prior periods are being replaced with much lower current loss rates. Nonperforming assets to total assets declined to 1.58% primarily due to the increase in assets from the Savannah acquisition. NPAs, excluding acquired NPAs, declined modestly by $650,000 from the third quarter level. Improvements in asset quality continue as we experience improvement in housing starts (permits), home sales, and lower unemployment rates.

At December 31, 2012, the allowance for non-acquired loan losses was $44.4 million, or 1.73% of non-acquired period-end loans. The current allowance for loan losses provides .72 times coverage of period-end non-acquired nonperforming loans. Net charge-offs within the non-acquired loan portfolio decreased to $4.1 million, or 0.64% annualized from $5.3 million, or 0.85% annualized in the third quarter of 2012, and from $6.7 million, or 1.08% annualized in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Non-acquired other real estate owned (“OREO”) decreased by $3.4 million from the 3rd quarter of 2012 and increased by $1.0 million from the fourth quarter of 2011. During the fourth quarter, the Company wrote down 10 properties by a total of $765,000 compared to 12 properties and $2.1 million in write downs in the third quarter of 2012, and 26 properties and $2.3 million in write downs during the fourth quarter of 2011.

Net Interest Income and Margin

Non-taxable equivalent net interest income was $47.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2012, a $1.0 million increase from the third quarter, resulting from the following:

1. Higher balance of average acquired loans (up $81.5 million) and along with credit releases totaling $6.6 million resulted in an increase of $650,000 of interest income on acquired loans; and

2. A decrease of $275,000 in the company’s overall cost of funds.

Taxable-equivalent net interest margin increased 10 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2011 and decreased 15 basis points from the third quarter of 2012 to 4.88%. The average yield on interest earning assets decreased 17 basis points while the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities declined 24 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2011. During the fourth quarter of 2012, average total assets increased to $4.5 billion and average earning assets increased to almost $4.0 billion. This growth in average total assets was supported by growth in average total deposits to $3.7 billion. At December 31, 2012, non-interest bearing deposits were nearly $1.0 billion.

Noninterest Income and Expense

Noninterest income was $10.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to $9.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2011, an increase of $1.2 million, or 12.8%, due primarily to mortgage banking income which increased $2.3 million due to the impact of continued low interest rate environment on the home mortgage market. All other noninterest income categories (excluding negative accretion on the indemnification asset and securities gains (losses)) were up a total $2.3 million. The negative accretion on the indemnification asset related to all FDIC-assisted transactions offset these increases by $3.5 million. The negative accretion results from the reduction of expected cash flows of this asset related to certain pools of acquired loans which had improved estimated cash flows throughout the year.

Compared to the third quarter of 2012, noninterest income was up a total of $1.6 million, excluding securities gains (losses). This increase was led by the following: (1) mortgage banking income increased $688,000, for the reason noted above; (2) trust and investment services income was up $167,000; and (3) service charges on deposit accounts were up $144,000. Other income was up $436,000, due primarily to higher recoveries related to acquired loans.

Noninterest expense was $48.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2012, a 31.7% or $11.6 million increase from $36.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. This increase was the result of increased merger- related charges incurred for the Savannah acquisition of $7.1 million, and an increase in salaries and benefits which increased $4.4 million, or 26.1%. The increase in salary and employee benefits resulted primarily from the addition of new FTEs largely related to the two acquisitions completed during the year.

Compared to the third quarter of 2012, noninterest expense increased by $10.1 million. The increase resulted from merger-related expenses, which increased due to the Savannah acquisition by $7.0 million; and increased salary and benefits of $2.7 million. The increase in salary and benefits primarily resulted from new FTEs (hired in support areas), incremental addition from the Savannah acquisition, increases in incentive accruals, and increase in the match of 401(k) beginning September 1, 2012. OREO expense and loan related costs declined $730,000, which was mostly offset by an increase in other expenses of $670,000, which included higher property taxes, higher operational charge offs, secondary mortgage repurchase cost, and higher appraisal cost.

Balance Sheet and Capital

At the end of the year, SCBT’s total assets were $5.1 billion, up from $4.3 billion at September 30, 2012, and from $3.9 billion at December 31, 2011. The increase during the quarter is the result of the Savannah acquisition and $53.7 million in legacy loan growth. Since the end of 2011, The Company’s balance sheet has grown by more than 31%. Asset growth is evident in every line item, except OREO and FDIC receivable for loss share agreements, given the two acquisitions. During the fourth quarter of 2012, the company executed an auction of approximately 175 properties in north Georgia. With the sale of 970 OREO assets during 2012, our legacy and acquired OREO balance declined from $83.9 million last year to $66.5 million at December 31, 2012. The inventory of these assets has declined to 432 properties from 900 properties at December 31, 2011. In addition, the balance in the FDIC receivable account has decreased by $116.5 million from December 31, 2011, to $146.2 million at December 31, 2012. We expect to collect approximately $14.0 million during the first quarter of 2013 for claims filed through December 31, 2012. During the quarter and with the acquisition of Savannah, the Company moved to a deferred tax asset position of more than $30.0 million compared to last quarter and year end 2011 when we were in a deferred tax liability position.

The Company’s book value per share increased to $29.97 per share at December 31, 2012, compared to $28.71 at September 30, 2012. Capital increased by $73.6 million due primarily to the issuance of 1.802 million shares of common stock in the acquisition of Savannah which totaled $68.8 million. Net income of $5.9 million was offset by $2.7 million in dividends paid to our shareholders, and other capital activity of $1.6 million increased shareholders’ equity. Tangible book value (“TBV”) per share decreased by $0.92 per share to $22.54 at December 31, 2012 from $23.46 at September 30, 2012 due to the Savannah acquisition.

The total risk-based capital ratio is estimated to have declined by 130 basis points from the third quarter of 2012 to 13.9%, due primarily to the addition of the Savannah acquisition and the increase in total risk-weighted assets relative to the increase in total risk-based capital. Tier 1 leverage ratio increased to 9.8% from 9.3% at September 30, 2012. The increase for the quarter was the result of closing the Savannah acquisition, and only incrementally increasing total average assets while capital increased by $73.6 million. The capital ratio will decline in the first quarter of 2013 as the average balance sheet will increase for the Savannah acquisition. The Company’s capital positions remain “well-capitalized” by all measures at December 31, 2012.

“During 2012, we closed on two strategic acquisitions which have grown our asset base to more than $5.1 billion. Our net interest margin remains strong at 4.88% compared to 5.03% last quarter. OREO costs remain elevated, but declined this quarter by $730,000 compared to last quarter,” said John C. Pollok, CFO and COO. “We expect to have the conversion of the Savannah branches fully integrated onto our operating system by the end of the first quarter of 2013.”

SCBT Financial Corporation (the “Company”), Columbia, South Carolina is a registered bank holding company incorporated under the laws of South Carolina. The Company consists of SCBT, the Bank and the following divisions: NCBT, CBT, The Savannah Bank, Bryan Bank & Trust, and Minis & Co., Inc. Providing financial services for over 78 years, SCBT Financial Corporation operates 84 locations in 19 South Carolina counties, 10 North Georgia counties, 2 Coastal Georgia counties and Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. SCBT Financial Corporation has assets of approximately $5.1 billion and its stock is traded under the symbol SCBT in the NASDAQ Global Select Market. More information can be found at www.SCBTonline.com.

SCBT Financial Corporation will hold a conference call on January 31st at 11 a.m. Eastern Time where management will review earnings and performance trends. Callers wishing to participate may call toll-free by dialing 866-652-5200. The number for international participants is 412-317-6060. The conference ID number is 10021959. Participants can also listen to the live audio webcast through the Investor Relations section of www.SCBTonline.com. A replay will be available beginning January 31st by 2:00 pm Eastern Time until 9:00 a.m. on February 15th. To listen to the replay, dial 877-344-7529 or 412-317-0088. The passcode is 10021959.

Non-GAAP Measures

Statements included in this press release include non-GAAP measures and should be read along with the accompanying tables which provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide additional useful information. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the company. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Statements included in this press release which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward looking statements generally include words such as “expects,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “strategy,” “plan,” “potential,” “possible” and other similar expressions. SCBT Financial Corporation (“SCBT”) cautions readers that forward looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. Such risks and uncertainties, include, among others, the following possibilities: (1) credit risk associated with an obligor's failure to meet the terms of any contract with the bank or otherwise fail to perform as agreed; (2) interest risk involving the effect of a change in interest rates on both the bank's earnings and the market value of the portfolio equity; (3) liquidity risk affecting the bank's ability to meet its obligations when they come due; (4) price risk focusing on changes in market factors that may affect the value of traded instruments in "mark-to-market" portfolios; (5) transaction risk arising from problems with service or product delivery; (6) compliance risk involving risk to earnings or capital resulting from violations of or nonconformance with laws, rules, regulations, prescribed practices, or ethical standards; (7) strategic risk resulting from adverse business decisions or improper implementation of business decisions; (8) reputation risk that adversely affects earnings or capital arising from negative public opinion; (9) terrorist activities risk that results in loss of consumer confidence and economic disruptions; (10) economic downturn risk resulting in deterioration in the credit markets; (11) greater than expected noninterest expenses; (12) excessive loan losses; (13) failure to realize synergies and other financial benefits from, and to limit liabilities associates with, mergers and acquisitions, including mergers with Peoples Bancorporation (“Peoples”) and The Savannah Bancorp, Inc. (“Savannah”), within the expected time frame; (14) potential deposit attrition, higher than expected costs, customer loss and business disruption associated with the integration of Peoples and Savannah, including, without limitation, potential difficulties in maintaining relationships with key personnel and other integration related-matters; (15) inability to identify and successfully negotiate and complete additional combinations with potential merger or acquisition partners or to successfully integrate such businesses into SCBT, including the ability to realize the benefits and cost savings from, and limit any unexpected liabilities associated with, any such business combinations; (16) the risks of fluctuations in market prices for SCBT stock that may or may not reflect economic condition or performance of SCBT; (17) the payment of dividends on SCBT is subject to regulatory supervision as well as the discretion of the SCBT board of directors; (18) risks and uncertainties disclosed in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the SCBT Annual Report on Form 10-K or disclosed in other reports filed from time to time by SCBT with the SEC; and (19) other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements.

SCBT Financial Corporation
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Three Months Ended Quarter Twelve Months Ended YTD
December 31,

September 30,

June 30, March 31, December 31, 2012 - 2011 December 31, 2012 - 2011
EARNINGS SUMMARY (non tax equivalent) 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 % Change 2012   2011 % Change
Interest income $ 50,263 $ 49,535 $ 45,470 $ 42,220 $ 43,825 14.7 % $ 187,488 $ 171,718 9.2 %
Interest expense   2,351     2,625     2,936     3,182     3,900   -39.7 %   11,094       20,266   -45.3 %
Net interest income 47,912 46,910 42,534 39,038 39,925 20.0 % 176,394 151,452 16.5 %
Provision for loan losses (1) 2,211 4,044 4,641 2,723 7,057 -68.7 % 13,619 30,236 -55.0 %
Noninterest income 10,900 9,166 11,744 9,473 9,663 12.8 % 41,283 55,119 -25.1 %
Noninterest expense   48,139     38,031     37,509     35,219     36,550   31.7 %   158,898       142,978   11.1 %
Income before provision for income taxes 8,462 14,001 12,128 10,569 5,981 41.5 % 45,160 33,357 35.4 %
Provision for income taxes   2,552     4,938     4,097     3,541     1,154   121.1 %   15,128       10,762   40.6 %
Net income $ 5,910   $ 9,063   $ 8,031   $ 7,028   $ 4,826   22.5 % $ 30,032   $ 22,595   32.9 %
 
Basic weighted-average common shares 15,320,472 14,920,423 14,650,914 13,882,801 13,845,444 10.7 % 14,698,236 13,676,743 7.5 %
Diluted weighted-average common shares 15,446,778 15,043,067 14,733,325 13,951,290 13,914,814 11.0 % 14,795,722 13,750,973 7.6 %
 
Earnings per share - Basic $ 0.39 $ 0.61 $ 0.55 $ 0.51 $ 0.35 11.4 % $ 2.06 $ 1.65 24.8 %
Earnings per share - Diluted 0.38 0.60 0.55 0.50 0.35 8.6 % 2.03 1.64 23.8 %
 
Cash dividends declared per share $ 0.18 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 5.9 % $ 0.69 $ 0.68 1.5 %
Dividend payout ratio (2) 46.06 % 28.34 % 31.93 % 34.00 % 49.39 % -6.8 % 34.11 % 42.11 % -19.0 %
 
Operating Earnings (non-GAAP) (3)
Net income (GAAP) $ 5,910 $ 9,063 $ 8,031 $ 7,028 $ 4,826 22.5 % $ 30,032 $ 22,595 32.9 %
Gains on acquisitions, net of tax -- -- -- -- -- -- (10,226 )
Securities (gains) losses, net of tax (89 ) -- (40 ) -- 20 (130 ) (141 )
Merger and conversion related expense, net of tax   5,274     357     1,323     64     327   1512.7 %   7,018     2,217  
Net operating earnings (loss) (non-GAAP) $ 11,095   $ 9,420   $ 9,314   $ 7,092   $ 5,173   114.5 % $ 36,920   $ 14,445   155.6 %
 
Operating earnings (loss) per share - Basic $ 0.72 $ 0.63 $ 0.64 $ 0.51 $ 0.37 94.6 % $ 2.50 $ 1.06 135.8 %
Operating earnings (loss) per share - Diluted 0.72 0.63 0.63 0.51 0.37 94.6 % 2.49 1.05 137.1 %
 
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AVERAGE for Quarter Ended Quarter AVERAGE for Twelve Months YTD
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, 2012 - 2011 December 31, December 31, 2012 - 2011
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 % Change 2012 2011 % Change
Loans held for sale $ 60,183 $ 56,300 $ 29,604 $ 34,073 $ 52,743 14.1 % $ 45,112 $ 26,760 68.6 %
Acquired loans, net of allowance for acquired loan losses 582,726 501,214 484,084 357,668 386,713 50.7 % 481,754 379,678 26.9 %
Non-acquired loans 2,528,753 2,497,478 2,456,069 2,456,080 2,467,363 2.5 % 2,484,751 2,397,821 3.6 %
Total loans (1) 3,111,479 2,998,692 2,940,153 2,813,748 2,854,076 9.0 % 2,966,505 2,777,499 6.8 %
FDIC receivable for loss share agreements 162,580 194,116 219,183 246,556 267,904 -39.3 % 205,460 278,164 -26.1 %
Total investment securities 510,434 501,816 468,334 324,473 317,939 60.5 % 451,563 277,192 62.9 %
Intangible assets 87,372 79,857 79,583 74,089 74,601 17.1 % 80,204 74,425 7.8 %
Earning assets 3,972,280 3,766,889 3,703,552 3,371,704 3,346,444 18.7 % 3,704,514 3,283,741 12.8 %
Total assets 4,517,076 4,331,436 4,295,911 3,957,918 3,947,773 14.4 % 4,276,263 3,904,363 9.5 %
Noninterest-bearing deposits 886,240 813,394 795,867 700,438 675,998 31.1 % 799,263 615,957 29.8 %
Interest-bearing deposits 2,853,253 2,800,446 2,808,884 2,570,595 2,614,304 9.1 % 2,758,670 2,631,556 4.8 %
Total deposits 3,739,493 3,613,840 3,604,751 3,271,033 3,290,302 13.7 % 3,557,933 3,247,513 9.6 %
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements 247,970 223,844 215,678 229,099 194,427 27.5 % 229,185 210,098 9.1 %
Other borrowings 47,555 45,908 46,203 46,480 46,774 1.7 % 46,537 47,239 -1.5 %
Shareholders' equity 450,446 429,183 415,952 383,377 382,909 17.6 % 419,849 370,116 13.4 %
 
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ENDING Balance Quarter
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, 2012 - 2011
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 % Change
Loans held for sale $ 65,279 $ 71,585 $ 42,525 $ 34,706 $ 45,809 42.5 %
Acquired loans 1,074,742 520,991 560,058 369,144 402,201 167.2 %
Non-acquired loans 2,571,003 2,517,352 2,481,251 2,437,314 2,470,565 4.1 %
Total loans (1) 3,645,745 3,038,343 3,041,309 2,806,458 2,872,766 26.9 %
FDIC receivable for loss share agreements 146,171 174,321 200,569 231,331 262,651 -44.3 %
Total investment securities 560,091 500,587 511,138 357,448 324,056 72.8 %
Intangible assets 125,801 79,391 79,971 73,926 74,426 69.0 %
Allowance for acquired loan losses (32,132 ) (31,138 ) (35,813 ) (34,355 ) (31,620 ) 1.6 %
Allowance for non-acquired loan losses (1) (44,378 ) (46,439 ) (47,269 ) (47,607 ) (49,367 ) -10.1 %
Premises and equipment 115,583 105,579 106,458 93,209 94,250 22.6 %
Total assets 5,136,446 4,325,232 4,373,269 4,046,343 3,896,557 31.8 %
Noninterest-bearing deposits 981,963 818,633 806,235 757,777 658,454 49.1 %
Interest-bearing deposits 3,316,397 2,770,665 2,854,737 2,598,860 2,596,018 27.7 %
Total deposits 4,298,360 3,589,298 3,660,972 3,356,637 3,254,472 32.1 %
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements 238,621 226,330 220,264 235,412 180,436 32.2 %
Other borrowings 54,897 45,807 46,105 46,397 46,683 17.6 %
Total liabilities 4,628,897 3,891,308 3,948,363 3,659,836 3,514,777 31.7 %
Shareholders' equity 507,549 433,924 424,906 386,507 381,780 32.9 %
 
Common shares issued and outstanding 16,937,464 15,114,185 15,085,991 14,052,177 14,039,422 20.6 %
 
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Quarter
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, 2012 - 2011
NONPERFORMING ASSETS (ENDING BALANCE) 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 % Change
Non-acquired
Non-acquired nonaccrual loans $ 48,387 $ 46,295 $ 47,940 $ 59,278 $ 64,170 -24.6 %
Restructured loans 13,151 12,882 9,530 10,578 11,807 11.4 %
Other real estate owned ("OREO") not covered under
FDIC loss share agreements 19,069 22,424 25,518 21,381 18,022 5.8 %
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more 500 156 137 130 926 -46.0 %
Other nonperforming assets   --     --     --     24     24   -100.0 %
Total non-acquired nonperforming assets   81,107     81,757     83,125     91,391     94,949   -14.6 %
Acquired (7)
Acquired nonaccrual loans -- -- -- -- --
OREO covered under FDIC loss share agreements 34,257 47,063 53,146 61,788 65,849 -48.0 %
OREO not covered under FDIC loss share agreements 13,179 5,059 5,745 -- --
Other nonperforming assets   44     57     73     215     251  
Total acquired nonperforming assets   47,480     52,179     58,964     62,003     66,100   -28.2 %
Total nonperforming assets $ 128,587   $ 133,936   $ 142,089   $ 153,394   $ 161,049   -20.2 %
 
Excluding Acquired Assets
Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of
total non-acquired loans and repossessed assets (1) (4)   3.13 %   3.22 %   3.32 %   3.72 %   3.82 %
Total nonperforming assets as a percentage
of total assets (5)   1.58 %   1.89 %   1.90 %   2.26 %   2.44 %
NPLs as a percentage of period end non-acquired loans   2.41 %   2.36 %   2.32 %   2.87 %   3.11 %
Including Acquired Assets
Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of
total loans and repossessed assets (1) (4)   3.48 %   4.31 %   4.55 %   5.31 %   5.45 %
Total nonperforming assets as a percentage
of total assets   2.50 %   3.10 %   3.25 %   3.79 %   4.13 %
NPLs as a percentage of period end loans   1.70 %   1.95 %   1.89 %   2.49 %   2.68 %
 
OTHER ASSET QUALITY INFORMATION
Classified Assets (Ending Balance) (11)
Classified loans $ 124,133 $ 135,095 $ 135,099 $ 156,118 $ 166,383 -25.4 %
OREO and other nonperforming assets   19,069     22,424     25,518     21,405     18,046   5.7 %
Total classified assets $ 143,202   $ 157,519   $ 160,617   $ 177,523   $ 184,429   -22.4 %
 
Tier 1 capital and non-acquired allowance for loan losses $ 477,686   $ 444,200   $ 436,964   $ 406,070   $ 402,470   18.7 %
Classified assets as a percentage of Tier 1 capital and
non-acquired allowance for loan losses   29.98 %   35.46 %   36.76 %   43.72 %   45.82 %
 
Non-acquired Loans 30-89 Day Past Due $ 7,189   $ 9,270   $ 10,464   $ 7,290   $ 9,235   -22.2 %
 
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Quarter Ended Quarter Twelve Months Ended YTD
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, 2012 - 2011 December 31, December 31, 2012 - 2011
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (1) 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 % Change 2012 2011 % Change
Non-acquired Loans:
Balance at beginning of period $ 46,439 $ 47,269 $ 47,607 $ 49,367 $ 49,110 -5.4 % $ 49,367 $ 47,512 3.9 %
Loans charged off (4,291 ) (5,506 ) (5,114 ) (5,344 ) (6,846 ) -37.3 % (20,255 ) (28,047 ) -27.8 %
Overdrafts charged off (446 ) (434 ) (441 ) (354 ) (413 ) 8.0 % (1,675 ) (1,163 ) 44.0 %
Loan recoveries 550 481 700 1,424 409 34.5 % 3,155 1,888 67.1 %
Overdraft recoveries   131     129     125     216     138   -5.1 %   601     522   15.1 %
Net charge-offs (4,056 ) (5,330 ) (4,730 ) (4,058 ) (6,712 ) -39.6 % (18,174 ) (26,800 ) -32.2 %
Provision for loan losses on non-acquired loans   1,995     4,500     4,392     2,298     6,969   -71.4 %   13,185     28,655   -54.0 %
Balance at end of period, non-acquired loans   44,378     46,439     47,269     47,607     49,367   -10.1 %   44,378     49,367   -10.1 %
Acquired Loans:
Balance at beginning of period 31,138 35,812 34,355 31,620 29,870 31,620 --
Loans charged off -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Loan recoveries   --     --     --     --     --     --     --  
Net charge-offs -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Provision for loan losses on acquired loans:
Provision for loan losses before benefit attributable
to FDIC loss share agreements 994 (4,674 ) 1,457 2,735 1,750 512 31,620
Benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements   (778 )   4,218     (1,208 )   (2,310 )   (1,663 )   (78 )   (30,039 )
Net provision for loan losses on acquired loans   216     (456 )   249     425     87     434     1,581  
Provision for loan losses recorded through the FDIC
loss share receivable   778     (4,218 )   1,208     2,310     1,663     78     30,039  
Balance at end of period, acquired loans   32,132     31,138     35,812     34,355     31,620     32,132     31,620  
Balance at end of period, total allowance for loan losses $ 76,510   $ 77,577   $ 83,081   $ 81,962   $ 80,987   -5.5 % $ 76,510   $ 80,987   -5.5 %
 
Total provision for loan losses charged to operations $ 2,211   $ 4,044   $ 4,641   $ 2,723   $ 7,056   $ 13,620   $ 30,236  
Allowance for non-acquired loan losses as a
percentage of non-acquired loans (1)   1.73 %   1.84 %   1.91 %   1.95 %   2.00 %   1.73 %   2.00 %
Allowance for loan losses as a
percentage of total loans (1)   2.10 %   2.55 %   2.73 %   2.92 %   2.82 %   2.10 %   2.82 %
Allowance for non-acquired loan losses as a
percentage of non-acquired nonperforming loans   71.53 %   78.27 %   82.05 %   68.02 %   64.19 %   71.53 %   64.19 %
Net charge-offs on non-acquired loans as a percentage of
average non-acquired loans (annualized) (1)   0.64 %   0.85 %   0.77 %   0.66 %   1.08 %   0.73 %   1.12 %
 
Fourth
Quarter
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, 2012 - 2011
LOAN PORTFOLIO (ENDING balance) (1) 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 % Change
Acquired covered loans $ 282,682 $ 309,034 $ 332,874 $ 363,050 $ 394,495 172.4 %
Acquired non-covered loans 792,060 211,957 227,184 6,094 7,706 10178.5 %
Non-acquired loans:
Commercial non-owner occupied real estate:
Construction and land development 273,420 273,606 279,519 294,865 310,845 -12.0 %
Commercial non-owner occupied   290,071     278,935     284,147     284,044     299,698   -3.2 %
Total commercial non-owner occupied real estate 563,491 552,541 563,666 578,909 610,543 -7.7 %
Consumer real estate:
Consumer owner occupied 434,503 430,825 420,298 407,697 391,529 11.0 %
Home equity loans   255,284     255,677     257,061     258,054     264,986   -3.7 %
Total consumer real estate 689,787 686,502 677,359 665,751 656,515 5.1 %
Commercial owner occupied real estate 784,152 787,623 763,338 744,441 742,890 5.6 %
Commercial and industrial 279,763 245,285 228,010 216,083 220,454 26.9 %
Other income producing property 133,713 131,832 132,193 130,177 140,693 -5.0 %
Consumer non real estate 86,934 86,729 87,290 85,350 85,342 1.9 %
Other   33,163     26,840     29,395     16,603     14,128   134.7 %
Total non-acquired loans   2,571,003     2,517,352     2,481,251     2,437,314     2,470,565   4.1 %
Total loans (net of unearned income) (1) $ 3,645,745   $ 3,038,343   $ 3,041,309   $ 2,806,458   $ 2,872,766   26.9 %
 
Loans held for sale $ 65,279   $ 71,585   $ 42,525   $ 34,706   $ 45,809   42.5 %
 
SCBT Financial Corporation
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
               
 
Quarter Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
SELECTED RATIOS 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 2012 2011
 
Return on average assets (annualized)   0.52%   0.83%   0.75%   0.71%   0.49%   0.70%   0.58%
 

Operating return on average assets (annualized) (non-GAAP)(3)

  0.98%   0.87%  

0.88%

  0.72%   0.52%   0.86%   0.37%
 
Return on average equity (annualized)   5.22%   8.40%   7.77%   7.37%   5.00%   7.15%   6.10%
 

Operating return on average equity (annualized) (non-GAAP)(3)

  9.80%   8.73%   9.05%   7.44%   5.34%   8.79%   3.90%
 
Return on average tangible equity (annualized) (non-GAAP) (10)   6.91%   10.74%   9.92%   9.57%   6.76%   9.27%   8.10%
 
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)   4.88%   5.03%   4.69%   4.70%   4.78%   4.83%   4.66%
 
Efficiency ratio (tax equivalent)   80.95%   66.91%   68.34%   72.02%   73.09%   72.20%   68.77%
 
Operating efficiency ratio excluding OREO expense   62.84%   58.96%   60.84%   66.27%   62.43%   62.10%   65.54%
 
Book value per common share $ 29.97 $ 28.71 $ 28.17 $ 27.51 $ 27.19
 
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) (10) $ 22.54 $ 23.46 $ 22.86 $ 22.24 $ 21.89
 
Common shares issued and outstanding   16,937,464   15,114,185   15,085,991   14,052,177   14,039,422
 
Equity-to-assets   9.88%   10.03%   9.72%   9.55%   9.80%
 
Tangible equity-to-tangible assets (non-GAAP) (10)   7.62%   8.35%   8.03%   7.87%   8.04%
 
Tier 1 leverage (9)

9.8%

  9.3%   9.2%   9.2%   9.1%
 
Tier 1 risk-based capital (9)

12.7%

  14.0%   13.9%   14.5%   14.0%
 
Total risk-based capital (9)

13.9%

  15.2%   15.1%   15.8%   15.3%
 
 
Quarter Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP TO GAAP 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 2012 2011
 
Pre-tax, Pre-provision Operating Earnings (6)
Net income (GAAP) $ 5,910 $ 9,063 $ 8,031 $ 7,028 $ 4,826 22.5% $ 30,032 $ 22,595 32.9%
Provision for loan losses (1) 2,211 4,044 4,641 2,723 7,057 -68.7% 13,619 30,236 -55.0%
Provision for income taxes   2,552   4,938   4,097   3,541   1,154 121.1%   15,128     10,762 40.6%
Pre-tax, pre-provision income 10,673 18,045 16,769 13,292 13,037 -18.1% 58,779 63,593 -7.6%
Gains on acquisitions -- -- -- -- -- -- (16,529)
Securities (gains) losses (128) -- (61) -- 25 (189) (208)
Merger and conversion related expense   7,552   568   1,998   96   404   10,214   3,198
Pre-tax, pre-provision operating earnings (non-GAAP) $ 18,097 $ 18,613 $ 18,706 $ 13,388 $ 13,466 34.4% $ 68,804 $ 50,054 37.5%
 
Operating efficiency ratio excluding OREO expense
Operating efficiency ratio excluding OREO expense 62.84% 58.96% 60.84% 66.27% 62.43% 62.10% 65.54%
Effect to adjust for OREO and loan related expense 5.41% 6.95% 3.86% 5.56% 9.85% 5.48% 6.91%
Effect to adjust for Merger and conversion expenses   12.71%   1.00%   3.64%   0.19%   0.81%   4.65%   1.53%
Efficiency ratio (Tax Equivalent)   80.95%   66.91%   68.34%   72.02%   73.09%   72.20%   68.77%
 

Operating Return of Average Assets(3)

Operating return on average assets (non-GAAP) 0.98% 0.87% 0.88% 0.72% 0.52% 0.86% 0.37%
Effect to adjust for acquisition gains 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.26%
Effect to adjust for securities gains (losses) 0.01% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Effect to adjust for merger and conversion related expenses   -0.47%   -0.04%   -0.13%   -0.01%   -0.03%   -0.16%   -0.06%
Return on average assets (GAAP)   0.52%   0.83%   0.75%   0.71%   0.49%   0.70%   0.58%
 

Operating Return of Average Equity(3)

Operating return on average equity (non-GAAP) 9.80% 8.73% 9.05% 7.44% 5.34% 8.79% 3.90%
Effect to adjust for acquisition gains 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2.76%
Effect to adjust for securities gains (losses) 0.08% 0.00% 0.04% 0.00% -0.02% 0.03% 0.04%
Effect to adjust for merger and conversion related expenses   -4.66%   -0.33%   -1.32%   -0.07%   -0.32%   -1.67%   -0.60%
Return on average equity (GAAP)   5.22%   8.40%   7.77%   7.37%   5.00%   7.15%   6.10%
 
SCBT Financial Corporation
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
         
Quarter Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP TO GAAP (CONTINUED) 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 2012 2011
 
Return on Average Tangible Equity (10)
Return on average tangible equity (non-GAAP) 6.91 % 10.74 % 9.92 % 9.57 % 6.76 % 9.27 % 8.10 %
Effect to adjust for intangible assets   -1.69 %   -2.34 %   -2.15 %   -2.20 %   -1.76 % -2.12 % -2.00 %
Return on average equity (GAAP)   5.22 %   8.40 %   7.77 %   7.37 %   5.00 % 7.15 % 6.10 %
 
Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (10)
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) $ 22.54 $ 23.46 $ 22.86 $ 22.24 $ 21.89
Effect to adjust for intangible assets   7.43     5.25     5.30     5.26     5.30  
Book value per common share (GAAP) $ 29.97   $ 28.71   $ 28.17   $ 27.51   $ 27.19  
 
Tangible Equity-to-Tangible Assets (10)
Tangible equity-to-tangible assets (non-GAAP) 7.62 % 8.35 % 8.03 % 7.87 % 8.04 %
Effect to adjust for intangible assets   2.26 %   1.68 %   1.69 %   1.68 %   1.76 %
Equity-to-assets (GAAP)   9.88 %   10.03 %   9.72 %   9.55 %   9.80 %
 
 
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011
Average Interest Average Average Interest Average
YIELD ANALYSIS Balance Earned/Paid Yield/Rate Balance Earned/Paid Yield/Rate
 
Interest-Earning Assets:
Federal funds sold, reverse repo, and time deposits $ 290,180 $ 384 0.53 % 121,686 $ 143 0.47 %
Investment securities (taxable) 354,791 1,948 2.18 % 255,079 1,666 2.59 %
Investment securities (tax-exempt) 155,643 1,201 3.07 % 62,860 546 3.45 %
Loans held for sale 60,183 492 3.25 % 52,743 494 3.72 %
Acquired loans, net of allowance for acquired loan losses 582,726 16,648 11.37 % 386,713 10,550 10.82 %
Non-acquired loans (1)   2,528,753     29,590   4.66 %   2,467,363     30,426   4.89 %
Total interest-earning assets 3,972,276 50,263 5.03 % 3,346,444 43,825 5.20 %
 
Noninterest-Earning Assets:
Cash and due from banks 87,155 71,956
Other assets 504,425 578,275
Allowance for non-acquired loan losses   (46,780 )   (48,902 )
Total noninterest-earning assets   544,800     601,329  
Total Assets $ 4,517,076   $ 3,947,773  
 
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
Transaction and money market accounts $ 1,626,552 $ 557 0.14 % $ 1,406,033 $ 1,274 0.36 %
Savings deposits 317,810 90 0.11 % 264,196 188 0.28 %
Certificates and other time deposits 908,891 1,042 0.46 % 944,076 1,760 0.74 %
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements 247,970 110 0.18 % 194,427 106 0.22 %
Other borrowings   47,555     554   4.63 %   46,774     573   4.86 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities 3,148,778 2,353 0.30 % 2,855,506 3,901 0.54 %
 
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities:
Demand deposits 886,240 675,998
Other liabilities   31,612     33,360  
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities ("Non-IBL") 917,852 709,358
Shareholders' equity   450,446     382,909  
Total Non-IBL and shareholders' equity   1,368,298     1,092,267  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 4,517,076   $ 3,947,773  
   
Net interest income and margin (NON-TAX EQUIV.) $ 47,910     4.80 % $ 39,924   4.73 %
Net interest margin (TAX EQUIVALENT)   4.88 % 4.78 %
 
SCBT Financial Corporation
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
         
Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011
Average Interest Average Average Interest Average
YIELD ANALYSIS Balance Earned/Paid Yield/Rate Balance Earned/Paid Yield/Rate
 
Interest-Earning Assets:
Federal funds sold, reverse repo, and time deposits $ 241,332 $ 1,157 0.48 % $ 202,291 $ 1,018 0.50 %
Investment securities (taxable) 325,420 7,577 2.33 % 212,788 6,222 2.92 %
Investment securities (tax-exempt) 126,143 3,947 3.13 % 64,404 2,273 3.53 %
Loans held for sale 45,112 1,581 3.50 % 26,760 966 3.61 %
Acquired loans, net of allowance for acquired loan losses 481,754 53,634 11.13 % 379,678 41,684 10.98 %
Non-acquired loans (1)   2,484,751     119,592 4.81 %   2,397,821     119,555 4.99 %
Total interest-earning assets 3,704,512 187,488 5.06 % 3,283,742 171,718 5.23 %
 
Noninterest-Earning Assets:
Cash and due from banks 88,487 78,543
Other assets 531,026 590,083
Allowance for non-acquired loan losses   (47,762 )   (48,005 )
Total noninterest-earning assets   571,751     620,621  
Total Assets $ 4,276,263   $ 3,904,363  
 
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
Transaction and money market accounts $ 1,538,795 $ 3,117 0.20 % $ 1,325,344 $ 6,543 0.49 %
Savings deposits 297,498 479 0.16 % 253,652 906 0.36 %
Certificates and other time deposits 922,377 4,829 0.52 % 1,052,563 10,107 0.96 %
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements 229,185 451 0.20 % 210,098 527 0.25 %
Other borrowings   46,537     2,219 4.77 %   47,239     2,182 4.62 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities 3,034,392 11,095 0.37 % 2,888,896 20,265 0.70 %
 
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities:
Demand deposits 799,263 615,956
Other liabilities   22,759     29,395  
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities ("Non-IBL") 822,022 645,351
Shareholders' equity   419,849     370,116  
Total Non-IBL and shareholders' equity   1,241,871     1,015,467  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 4,276,263   $ 3,904,363  
   
Net interest income and margin (NON-TAX EQUIV.) $ 176,393 4.76 % $ 151,453 4.61 %
Net interest margin (TAX EQUIVALENT) 4.83 % 4.66 %
 
SCBT Financial Corporation
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
          Fourth    
Three Months Ended Quarter Twelve Months Ended YTD
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, 2012 - 2011 December 31, 2012 - 2011
NONINTEREST INCOME & EXPENSE 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 % Change 2012 2011 % Change
Noninterest income:
Gain on acquisition $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 16,529
Service charges on deposit accounts 6,313 6,169 5,886 5,447 5,959 5.9 % 23,815 22,654 5.1 %
Mortgage banking income 4,214 3,526 3,052 1,830 1,942 117.0 % 12,622 6,271 101.3 %
Bankcard services income 3,665 3,570 3,618 3,320 3,037 20.7 % 14,173 11,721 20.9 %
Trust and investment services income 1,744 1,577 1,642 1,397 1,237 41.0 % 6,360 5,464 16.4 %
Securities gains (losses), net (8) 128 -- 61 -- (25 ) 612.0 % 189 208 -9.1 %
Accretion (amortization) on FDIC indemnification asset (6,547 ) (6,623 ) (4,370 ) (3,233 ) (3,086 ) -112.2 % (20,773 ) (10,135 ) 105.0 %
Other   1,383     947     1,855     712     599   130.9 %   4,897     2,407   103.4 %
Total noninterest income $ 10,900   $ 9,166   $ 11,744   $ 9,473   $ 9,663   12.8 % $ 41,283   $ 55,119   -25.1 %
 
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits $ 21,351 $ 18,647 $ 18,262 $ 18,048 $ 16,930 26.1 % $ 76,308 $ 68,937 10.7 %
Net occupancy expense 2,470 2,621 2,478 2,248 2,309 7.0 % 9,817 9,674 1.5 %
Furniture and equipment expense 2,340 2,165 2,371 2,239 2,211 5.8 % 9,115 8,475 7.6 %
Information services expense 3,060 2,662 2,902 2,468 2,817 8.6 % 11,092 10,511 5.5 %
Bankcard expense 985 1,057 1,118 902 874 12.7 % 4,062 3,241 25.3 %
FDIC assessment and other regulatory charges 887 878 1,073 1,037 980 -9.5 % 3,875 4,573 -15.3 %
OREO expense and loan related 3,221 3,951 2,115 2,716 4,926 -34.6 % 12,003 14,354 -16.4 %
Advertising and marketing 689 736 553 757 707 -2.5 % 2,735 2,729 0.2 %
Business development and staff related 1,017 878 689 752 944 7.7 % 3,336 3,393 -1.7 %
Professional fees 673 643 732 633 162 315.4 % 2,681 1,473 82.0 %
Amortization of intangibles 566 566 540 500 523 8.2 % 2,172 1,991 9.1 %
Merger and conversion related expense 7,552 568 1,998 96 404 1769.2 % 10,214 3,198 219.4 %
Other   3,328     2,659     2,678     2,823     2,763   20.5 %   11,488     10,429   10.2 %
Total noninterest expense $ 48,139   $ 38,031   $ 37,509   $ 35,219   $ 36,550   31.7 % $ 158,898   $ 142,978   11.1 %
Notes:
(1) Loan data excludes mortgage loans held for sale.
(2) The dividend payout ratio is calculated by dividing total dividends paid during the period by the total net income for the same period quarter of 2012.

(3) Operating earnings, operating return on average assets, and operating return on average equity are non-GAAP measures and exclude the after-tax effect of gains on acquisitions, gains or losses on sales of securities, OTTI, and merger and conversion related expense. Management believes that non-GAAP operating measures provide additional useful information that allows readers to evaluate the ongoing performance of the company. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the company. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP. Operating earnings and the related operating return measures (non-GAAP) exclude the following from net income (GAAP) on an after-tax basis: (a) pre-tax merger and conversion related expense of $7,552,000, $568,000, $1,998,000, $96,000, and $404,000, for the quarters ended December 31, 2012, September 30, 2012, June 30, 2012, March 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively; (b) pre-tax securities gains of $128,000 and $61,000 for the quarters ended December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, respectively; and (c) pre-tax securities losses of $25,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2011.

(4) Repossessed assets includes OREO and other nonperforming assets.
(5) Calculated by dividing total non-acquired NPAs by total assets.

(6) Pre-tax, pre-provision operating earnings is a non-GAAP measure and excludes the effect of the provision for loan losses, the provision for income taxes, the gains on acquisitions, gains or losses on sales of securities, OTTI, and merger and conversion related expense. Management believes that non-GAAP pre-tax, pre-provision operating earnings provides additional useful information that allows readers to evaluate the ongoing performance of the company. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the company. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP.

(7) Acquired loans are not included in non-performing loans because the accretion method is being used for all acquired loan pools.
(8) If an other-than-temporary impairment charge was recorded during the quarter, the amount would be reflected in the "securities gains (losses), net" line item.
(9) December 31, 2012 ratios are estimated and may be subject to change pending the final filing of the FR Y-9C; all other periods are presented as filed. All ratios are rounded down to one decimal point.
(10) The tangible measures are non-GAAP measures and exclude the effect of period end or average balance of intangible assets. The tangible return on equity measures also add back the after-tax amortization of intangibles to GAAP basis net income. Management believes that these non-GAAP tangible measures provide additional useful information, particularly since these measures are widely used by industry analysts for companies with prior merger and acquisition activities. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the company. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP. The sections titled "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP to GAAP" provide tables that reconcile non-GAAP measures to GAAP.
(11) Classified asset data excludes acquired assets.

Contacts

SCBT Financial Corporation
Media Contact: Donna Pullen, 803-765-4558
Analyst Contact: John C. Pollok, 803-765-4628

Contacts

SCBT Financial Corporation
Media Contact: Donna Pullen, 803-765-4558
Analyst Contact: John C. Pollok, 803-765-4628