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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

X     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended

March 31, 2005


OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from

To


Commission file number


0-12508

S&T BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania

25-1434426

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


43 South Ninth Street, Indiana, PA

15701

(Address of principal executive offices)

(zip code)

800-325-2265

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter periods that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
                                                                                                                                                     Yes  X          No


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
                                                                                                                                                     Yes  X          No

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date.

Common Stock, $2.50 Par Value - 26,584,229 shares as of April 15, 2005

 

INDEX
S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Page No.

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

 

Condensed consolidated balance sheets -
   March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004


3

 

Condensed consolidated statements of income -
   Three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004


4

 

Condensed consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity -
   Three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004


5

 

Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows -
   Three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004


6

 

Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

7-11

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

12-19

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

20

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

20


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

20

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

20

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

21

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

21

Item 5.

Other Information

21

Item 6.

Exhibits

21

 

SIGNATURES

22

 

Page 2

 

 

 

 

S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

March 31,
2005

(unaudited)

 

December 31, 2004
(Note A)

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

ASSETS

 

Cash and due from banks

$45,601

 

$47,328

 

Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale

522,366

 

517,906

 

 

Held to maturity (market value $265 at March 31, 2005
   and $267 at December 31, 2004)


265

 


265

 

Total Securities

522,631

 

518,171

 

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $34,339 at
     March 31, 2005 and $34,262 at December 31, 2004


2,284,361

 


2,253,089

 

Premises and equipment, net

25,896

 

25,491

 

Goodwill

48,036

 

48,021

 

Other intangibles, net

5,428

 

5,181

 

Bank owned life insurance

32,330

 

32,077

 

Other assets

63,598

 

59,676

TOTAL ASSETS

$3,027,881

 

$2,989,034


LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

Deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

Noninterest-bearing

$404,557

 

$415,812

 

 

Interest-bearing

1,764,375

 

1,760,451

 

Total Deposits

2,168,932

 

2,176,263

 

Securities sold under repurchase agreements and federal funds purchased

109,846

 

98,384

 

Short-term borrowings

290,000

 

225,000

 

Long-term borrowings

61,115

 

86,325

 

Other liabilities

50,709

 

53,933

TOTAL LIABILITIES

2,680,602

 

2,639,905


SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

Preferred stock, without par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized
   and none outstanding


- -

 


- -

 

Common stock ($2.50 par value)

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized - 50,000,000 shares at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

Issued - 29,714,038 shares at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004

74,285

 

74,285

 

Additional paid-in capital

24,741

 

24,079

 

Retained earnings

304,048

 

297,690

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

14,020

 

20,875

 

Treasury stock (3,130,009 shares at March 31, 2005 and
   3,113,643 shares at December 31, 2004)


(69,815)

 


(67,800)


TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


347,279

 


349,129

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$3,027,881

 

$2,989,034

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Page 3

 

 

 

 

 

S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2005

2004

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

INTEREST INCOME

  Loans, including fees

$34,251

$29,828

  Investment securities:

     Taxable

4,097

4,706

     Tax-exempt

575

525

     Dividends

543

537

Total Interest Income

39,466

35,596


INTEREST EXPENSE

  Deposits

9,024

7,272

  Securities sold under repurchase agreements and federal funds purchased

476

480

  Short-term borrowings

1,732

748

  Long-term borrowings

916

1,006

Total Interest Expense

12,148

9,506

NET INTEREST INCOME

27,318

26,090

  Provision for loan losses

800

1,500

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

26,518

24,590


NONINTEREST INCOME

  Security gains, net

1,668

1,520

  Service charges on deposit accounts

2,181

2,232

  Wealth management fees

1,643

1,517

  Letter of credit fees

575

486

  Insurance

1,403

1,076

  Mortgage banking

236

265

  Other

1,380

1,297

Total Noninterest Income

9,086

8,393


NONINTEREST EXPENSE

  Salaries and employee benefits

8,798

8,292

  Occupancy, net

1,312

1,091

  Furniture and equipment

978

629

  Other taxes

666

632

  Data processing

1,035

999

  Marketing

576

557

  Amortization of intangibles

91

87

  FDIC assessment

74

73

  Other

2,543

2,377

Total Noninterest Expense

16,073

14,737

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

19,531

18,246

  Income taxes

5,711

5,290

NET INCOME

$13,820

$12,956

PER COMMON SHARE

  Net Income - Basic

$0.52

$0.49

  Net Income - Diluted

0.51

0.48

  Dividends

0.28

0.26

Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic

26,636

26,687

Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted

26,951

26,951

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Page 4

 

 

 

S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)

 



Comprehensive
Income



Common
Stock


Additional
Paid-in
Capital



Retained
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income



Treasury
Stock

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Balance at January 1, 2004


$74,285

$21,939

$271,699

$27,185

$(62,390)

Net income for three months ended March 31, 2004

$12,956

 

 

12,956

 

 


Other comprehensive income, net of tax expense of $666: Unrealized gains on securities of $2,890 net of reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income of $988





1,902

















1,902





Comprehensive Income

$14,858

 

 

 

 

 


Cash dividends declared ($0.26 per share)





(6,963)



Treasury stock acquired (110,000 shares)

 

 

 

 

 

(3,292)

Treasury stock issued for stock options exercised (76,988 shares)

 

 


(141)

 

 


1,570

Recognition of restricted stock compensation expense

 

 

63

 

 

 

Tax benefit from nonstatutory stock options exercised

 

 

282

 

 

 


Balance at March 31, 2004



$74,285


$22,143


$277,692


$29,087


$(64,112)

 

 


Balance at January 1, 2005




$74,285


$24,079


$297,690


$20,875


$(67,800)

Net income for three months ended March 31, 2005

$13,820

 

 

13,820

 

 


Other comprehensive income, net of tax expense of $2,399:Unrealized losses on securities of ($5,771) net of reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income of $1,084





(6,855)

















(6,855)





Comprehensive Income

$6,965

 

 

 

 

 


Cash dividends declared ($0.28 per share)





(7,462)



Treasury stock acquired (115,000 shares)

 

 

 

 

 

(4,165)

Treasury stock issued for stock options exercised (98,634 shares)




143




2,150

Recognition of restricted stock compensation expense

34

Tax benefit from nonstatutory stock options exercised

485


Balance at March 31, 2005



$74,285


$24,741


$304,048


$14,020


($69,815)

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Page 5

 

 

 

 

S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

(dollars in thousands)


Operating Activities

 

 

 

Net Income

$13,820

 

$12,956

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses

800

 

1,500

 

Provision for depreciation and amortization

887

 

680

 

Net amortization of investment security premiums

323

 

675

 

Security gains, net

(1,668)

 

(1,520)

 

Deferred income taxes

(283)

 

30

 

Tax benefit from nonstatutory stock options exercised

485

 

282

 

Mortgage loans originated for sale

(9,649)

 

(8,553)

 

Proceeds from the sale of loans

9,816

 

8,722

 

Decrease in interest receivable

83

 

339

 

(Decrease) increase in interest payable

(55)

 

217

 

(Increase) decrease in other assets

(4,347)

 

199

 

Increase in other liabilities

381

 

2,060

 

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

10,593

 

17,587


Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

Net increase of interest-earning deposits with banks

(4)

 

-

 

Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale

23,172

 

24,236

 

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

1,447

 

1,814

 

Purchases of securities available for sale

(38,363)

 

(4,083)

 

Net increase in loans

(32,239)

 

(83,800)

 

Purchases of premises and equipment

(1,201)

 

(891)

 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

(47,188)

 

(62,724)


Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in demand, NOW, MMI and savings deposits

(2,841)

 

(9,320)

 

Net (decrease) increase in certificates of deposit

(4,490)

 

24,398

 

Net increase in short-term borrowings

52,800

 

37,600

 

Net increase (decrease) in repurchase agreements

23,662

 

(6,620)

 

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

3,100

 

-

 

Repayments of long-term borrowings

(28,310)

 

-

 

Net treasury stock activity

(1,872)

 

(1,863)

 

Cash dividends paid to shareholders

(7,181)

 

(6,930)

 

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

34,868

 

37,265

 


Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents


(1,727)

 


(7,872)

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

47,328

 

52,361

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

$45,601

 

$44,489

 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Page 6

 

 

 

S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005

NOTE A--BASIS OF PRESENTATION


The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2005. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2004, has been extracted from the audited financial statements included in S&T's 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial stat ements and footnotes thereto included in the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.


Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Options, warrants and other potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the basic calculation, but are included in computing diluted earnings per share.


NOTE B - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION


S&T accounts for stock options using the intrinsic value method. The following proforma information regarding net income and earnings per share assumes stock options had been accounted for under the fair value method and the estimated fair value of the options was amortized to expense over the vesting period. Compensation expense, net of related tax, of $437,000 and $247,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, is included in the proforma net income as reported below.

 

Three months ended
March 31,

 

2005

2004

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Proforma net income

$13,383

$12,709

Proforma earnings per share - Basic

$0.50

$0.48

Proforma earnings per share - Diluted

$0.50

$0.47


The fair value was estimated at the grant dates using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions at March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively: risk-free interest rates of 3.61% and 3.27%; a dividend yield of 2.90% and 3.30%; volatility of the expected market price of S&T's common stock of .257 and .266; and a weighted-average expected life of five years.


The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. S&T's employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate.


NOTE C - RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS


Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement No. 123R, "Share Based Payment," require all companies to measure compensation costs for all share-based payments (including employee stock options) at fair value. The provisions of this statement have been delayed and will be effective January 1, 2006 for all equity awards granted after the effective date. Retroactive application of the requirements of Statement No. 123 (not Statement No. 123R) to the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the effective date would be permitted, but not required. Early adoption of Statement No. 123R is encouraged. S&T will apply Statement No. 123R beginning January 1, 2006 in its consolidated financial statements for the quarter ending March 31, 2006 using a modified version of prospective application. Statement No. 123R requires an entity to recognize expense ratably in the income statement based on the estimated fair value of all outstanding awards that are not fully vested based on an estimate of the number o f awards expected to actually vest, exclusive of awards expected to be forfeited. S&T recognizes forfeitures as they occur.

 

Page 7

 

 

 

S&T BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE D - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES


S&T's balance sheet includes both tangible assets (such as loans, buildings, and investments) and intangible assets (such as goodwill and core deposit intangibles). Goodwill is annually reviewed for impairment. Other intangibles are comprised of core deposit intangibles and other mortgage servicing assets, which are also reviewed for impairment on a periodic basis.


NOTE E - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS


The following table summarizes the components of net periodic pension expense for S&T's defined benefit plan:

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

2005

 

2004

 

(dollars in thousands)


Service cost - benefits earned during the period


$429

 


$378

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

634

 

572

Expected return on plan assets

(864)

 

(746)

Net amortization and deferral

4

 

5


Net Periodic Pension Expense


$203

 


$209


S&T previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004, that it expected to contribute $2.0 million to its pension plan in 2005. As of March 31, 2005, $2.0 million of contributions have been made. No further contributions are expected to be made during 2005.


NOTE F - SECURITIES


The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities are as follows:

March 31, 2005

Available for Sale

 


Amortized
Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

Estimated
Fair
Value

 

(dollars in thousands)

Obligations of U.S. government
 corporations and agencies


$225,357

 


$1,252

 


$(2,544)

 


$224,065

Collateralized mortgage obligations of U.S.  government corporations and agencies


66,038

 


50

 


(331)

 


65,757

Mortgage-backed securities

46,349

 

144

 

(746)

 

45,747

U.S. treasury securities

5,053

 

92

 

-

 

5,145

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

74,299

 

168

 

(727)

 

73,740

Corporate securities

15,208

 

121

 

-

 

15,329

Debt securities available for sale

432,304

 

1,827

 

(4,348)

 

429,783

Marketable equity securities

46,757

 

23,916

 

(310)

 

70,363

Other securities

22,220

 

-

 

-

 

22,220

Total

$501,281

 

$25,743

 

$(4,658)

 

$522,366

 

 

March 31, 2005

Held to Maturity

 


Amortized
Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

Estimated
Fair
Value

 

(dollars in thousands)

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

$265

 

-

 

-

 

$265

Total

$265

 

-

 

-

 

$265

 

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S&T BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE F - SECURITIES -
continued

 

December 31, 2004

Available for Sale

 


Amortized
Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

Estimated
Fair
Value

 

(dollars in thousands)

Obligations of U.S. government
 corporations and agencies


$234,706



$3,107



$(299)



$237,514

Collateralized mortgage obligations of U.S.   government corporations and agencies


46,126

 


402

 


- -

 


46,528

Mortgage-backed securities

48,197

 

436

 

(260)

 

48,373

U.S. treasury securities

5,089

 

159

 

-

 

5,248

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

70,968

 

539

 

(309)

 

71,198

Corporate securities

16,222

 

271

 

-

 

16,493

Debt securities available for sale

421,308

 

4,914

 

(868)

 

425,354

Marketable equity securities

46,888

 

27,845

 

(178)

 

74,555

Other securities

17,997

 

-

 

-

 

17,997

Total

$486,193

 

$32,759

 

$(1,046)

 

$517,906

 

 

December 31, 2004

Held to Maturity

 


Amortized
Cost



Gross
Unrealized
Gains



Gross
Unrealized
Losses



Estimated
Fair
Value

 

(dollars in thousands)

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

$265

 

$2

 

-

 

$267

Total

$265

 

$2

 

-

 

$267


S&T does not believe any individual unrealized loss as of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 represent an other-than-temporary impairment. The unrealized losses on debt securities are primarily attributable to changes in interest rates. S&T has both the intent and the ability to hold the securities contained in the previous table for a time necessary to recover the amortized cost.


The following table presents the age of gross unrealized losses and fair value by investment category:

 

March 31, 2005

Less Than 12 Months

12 Months or More

Total

Estimated
Fair Value

Unrealized Losses

Estimated
Fair Value

Unrealized Losses

Estimated
Fair Value

Unrealized Losses

(dollars in thousands)

Obligations of U.S. government   corporations and agencies

$ 157,921

$ (2,306)

$ 4,798

$ (238)

$ 162,719

$(2,544)

Collateralized mortgage obligations of   U.S. government corporations and   agencies

55,902

(331)

55,902

(331)

Mortgage-backed securities

33,893

(746)

-

-

33,893

(746)

Obligations of states and political   subdivisions

49,615

(612)

2,908

(115)

52,523

(727)

Debt securities available for sale

297,331

(3,995)

7,706

(353)

305,037

(4,348)

Marketable equity securities

965

(127)

2,926

(183)

3,891

(310)

Total

$ 298,296

$ (4,122)

$ 10,632

$ (536)

$ 308,928

$ (4,658)

 

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S&T BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE F - SECURITIES -
continued

December 31, 2004

Less Than 12 Months

12 Months or More

Total

Estimated
Fair Value

Unrealized Losses

Estimated
Fair Value

Unrealized Losses

Estimated
Fair Value

Unrealized Losses

(dollars in thousands)

Obligations of U.S. government   corporations and agencies

$ 34,309

$ (150)

$ 4,889

$ (149)

$ 39,198

$(299)

Mortgage-backed securities

17,147

(260)

-

-

17,147

(260)

Obligations of states and political   subdivisions

19,596

(275)

1,076

(34)

20,672

(309)

Debt securities available for sale

71,052

(685)

5,965

(183)

77,017

(868)

Marketable equity securities

51

(2)

2,239

(176)

2,290

(178)

Total

$ 71,103

$ (687)

$ 8,204

$ (359)

$ 79,307

$ (1,046)

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at March 31, 2005, by expected maturity, are set forth below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.


For purposes of the maturity table, mortgage-backed securities, which are not due at a single maturity date, have been allocated over maturity groupings based upon the current estimated prepayment rates. The mortgage-backed securities may mature earlier or later than their weighted-average estimated maturities because of principal prepayments.


Available for Sale

Amortized
Cost

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

(dollars in thousands)

Due in one year or less

$54,184

 

$54,421

Due after one year through five years

260,985

 

259,774

Due after five years through ten years

111,852

 

110,377

Due after ten years

5,283

 

5,211

Total

$432,304

 

$429,783

 


Held to Maturity

Amortized
Cost

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

(dollars in thousands)

Due in one year or less

$265

 

$265

Total

$265

 

$265

At March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, investment securities with a principal amount of $270,582,000 and $294,745,000, respectively, were pledged to secure repurchase agreements, public funds and trust fund deposits.


NOTE G - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES


The composition of the loan portfolio was as follows:

 

March 31, 2005

 

December 31, 2004

 

(dollars in thousands)

Real estate - construction

$277,116

 

$274,783

Real estate - mortgages:

 

 

 

     Residential

472,837

 

487,445

     Commercial

889,501

 

854,299

Commercial and industrial

610,520

 

601,633

Consumer installment

68,726

 

69,191

Gross Loans

$2,318,700

 

$2,287,351

Allowance for loan losses

(34,339)

 

(34,262)

Total Loans

$2,284,361

 

$2,253,089

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE G - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
- continued


Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, were as follows:

 

2005

 

2004

 

(dollars in thousands)

Balance at beginning of period

$34,262

 

$31,478

Charge-offs

(1,745)

 

(553)

Recoveries

1,022

 

233

Net charge-offs

(723)

 

(320)

Provision for loan losses

800

 

1,500

Balance at end of period

$34,339

 

$32,658


The following table represents S&T's investment in loans considered to be impaired and related information on those impaired loans as of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004.

 

March 31, 2005

 

December 31, 2004

 

(dollars in thousands)

Recorded investment in loans considered to be impaired

$10,161

 

$10,458

Loans considered to be impaired that were on a nonaccrual basis

2,315

 

2,138

Allowance for loan losses related to loans considered to be impaired

5,093

 

5,712

Average recorded investment in impaired loans

10,309

 

13,762

Year-to-date interest income per contractual terms on impaired loans

159

 

684

Year-to-date interest income on impaired loans recognized on a cash basis

80

 

571


NOTE H - GUARANTEES


S&T, in the normal course of business, commits to extend credit and issue standby letters of credit. The obligations are not recorded in S&T's financial statements. Loan commitments and standby letters of credit are subject to S&T's normal credit underwriting policies and procedures and generally require collateral based upon management's evaluation of each customer's financial condition and ability to satisfy completely the terms of the agreement. S&T's exposure to credit loss in the event the customer does not satisfy the terms of the agreement equals the notional amount of the obligation less the value of any collateral. Unfunded commercial loan commitments totaled $567,100,000, unfunded other loan commitments totaled $139,418,000 and obligations under standby letters of credit totaled $207,579,000 at March 31, 2005.


NOTE I - LITIGATION


S&T, in the normal course of business, is subject to various legal proceedings in which claims for monetary damages are asserted. Management does not believe that the outcome of any current proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of S&T.

 

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANICAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


The following discussion and analysis is presented so that shareholders may review in further detail the financial condition and results of operations of S&T Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries ("S&T"). This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the other financial data presented elsewhere in this report.


Business Summary


S&T is a financial holding company with its headquarters located in Indiana, Pennsylvania with assets of $3.0 billion at March 31, 2005. S&T provides a full range of financial services through a branch network of 51 offices located in Allegheny, Armstrong, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Clearfield, Indiana, Jefferson and Westmoreland counties of Pennsylvania. S&T provides full service retail and commercial banking products as well as cash management services; insurance; estate planning and administration; employee benefit investment management and administration; corporate trust services and other fiduciary services.


Financial Condition


Total assets averaged $3.0 billion in the first three months of 2005. Average loans increased $69.4 million and average securities and federal funds sold decreased $48.8 million in the first three months of 2005 compared to the 2004 full year average. Average deposits increased $133.3 million and average borrowings decreased $124.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the 2004 full year average.


Lending Activity


Average loans increased $69.4 million to $2.3 billion during the quarter ended March 31, 2005 compared to the 2004 full year average. The increase is primarily attributable to $82.3 million of loan growth within the commercial loan category, offset by a $12.9 million decrease in consumer loan balances due to paydowns and sales into the secondary mortgage market. Changes in the composition of the average loan portfolio during the first three months of 2005 included increases of $25.1 million of commercial loans and $57.2 million of commercial real estate loans, offset by decreases of $10.3 million of residential mortgages and $2.6 million of installment loans.


Real estate construction and commercial loans, including mortgage and industrial, comprised 76 percent of the average loan portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to 75 percent at December 31, 2004. Although commercial loans can be an area of higher risk, management believes these risks are mitigated by limiting concentrations and a rigorous underwriting review by loan administration. Variable-rate commercial loans were 57 percent of the commercial loan portfolio at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004.


Residential mortgage loans comprised 21 percent of the average loan portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to 22 percent for the 2004 full year average. Residential mortgage lending continued to be a strategic focus for the first quarter of 2005 through our centralized mortgage origination department, product redesign, secondary market activities and the utilization of commission compensated originators. Management believes that S&T is fairly well insulated from the impact of potential future declines in its local real estate market due to its conservative mortgage lending policies. These policies generally require, for portfolio loans, a maximum term of twenty years for fixed rate mortgages and private mortgage insurance for loans with less than a 20 percent down payment. At March 31, 2005, 14 percent of the residential mortgage portfolio consisted of adjustable rate mortgages with repricing terms of one, three and five years as compared to 15 percent at December 31, 2004.


S&T periodically sells longer-term, lower-yielding 1-4 family mortgages to Fannie Mae. The rationale for these sales is to mitigate interest rate risk associated with holding long-term residential mortgages in the loan portfolio, to generate fee revenue from servicing, and still maintain the primary customer relationship. During the first three months of 2005, S&T sold $9.8 million of 1-4 family mortgages to Fannie Mae compared to $8.7 million during the first three months of 2004. S&T will continue to sell longer-term loans to Fannie Mae in the future on a selective basis, especially during periods of lower interest rates.


Consumer installment loans comprised 3 percent of the average loan portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and for the 2004 full year average. Installment loan decreases were primarily the result of significantly lower origination volumes. The average balance of consumer installment loans for the three months ended March 31, 2005 was $69.3 million compared to $71.9 million for the 2004 full year average.

 

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Loan underwriting standards for S&T are established by a formal policy administered by the S&T Bank Credit Administration Department and are subject to the periodic review and approval of the S&T Bank Board of Directors. Rates and terms for commercial real estate and equipment loans normally are negotiated, subject to such variables as economic conditions, marketability of collateral, credit history of the borrower and future cash flows. The loan to value policy guideline for commercial real estate loans is generally 75-80 percent.


The loan to value policy guideline is 80 percent for residential first lien mortgages. Higher loan to value loans may be approved with the appropriate private mortgage insurance coverage. Second lien positions are sometimes secured with home equity loans, but normally only to the extent that the combined credit exposure for both the first and second liens does not exceed 100 percent of loan to value. S&T offers a variety of unsecured and secured installment loan and credit card products. However, the majority of the consumer loan portfolio is automobile loans. Loan to value guidelines for direct loans are 90 -100 percent of invoice for new automobiles and 80-90 percent of National Automobile Dealer Association (NADA) value for used automobiles.


Management intends to continue to pursue quality loans in a variety of lending categories within our market area in order to enhance shareholder value. S&T's loan portfolio primarily represents loans to businesses and consumers in our market area of western Pennsylvania rather than to borrowers in other areas of the country. S&T has not concentrated its lending activities in any industry or group of industries. During the past several years, management has concentrated on building an effective credit and loan administration staff, which assists management in evaluating loans before they are made and in identifying problem loans early.


Securities Activity


Average securities and federal funds sold decreased by $48.8 million in the first three months of 2005 compared to the 2004 full year average. The decrease in securities is partially attributable to an S&T Asset Liability Committee ("ALCO") strategy to reduce balances in both securities and borrowings to mitigate the interest rate risk of a flattening yield curve. The average decrease was comprised of $59.5 million in U.S. government agency securities, $2.5 million of states and political subdivisions, $2.7 million of Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") stock, $0.1 million of U.S. treasury securities and $1.0 million of federal funds sold. Offsetting these decreases were average increases of $8.8 million of mortgage-backed securities, $4.6 million of other securities and $3.6 million of corporate stocks. At March 31, 2005, the equity securities portfolio had net unrealized gains of $23.6 million. The equity securities portfolio consists of securities traded on the various stock markets and are subject to cha nges in market value. Other securities are comprised primarily of FHLB capital stock is a membership and borrowing requirement and is acquired and sold at stated value.


S&T's policy for security classification includes U.S. treasuries, U.S. government agencies, mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, municipal securities, corporate securities and marketable equity securities as available for sale. One municipal security is classified as held to maturity. On a quarterly basis, management evaluates the security portfolios for other than temporary declines in fair value. At March 31, 2005 unrealized gains, net of unrealized losses, for securities classified as available for sale were $21.1 million. Unrealized losses primarily related to S&T's debt securities portfolio and totaled $4.3 million at March 31, 2005. S&T has the intent and ability to hold these debt securities until maturity or until fair value recovers above cost.


Allowance for Loan Losses


The balance in the allowance for loan losses was $34.3 million or 1.48 percent of total loans at March 31, 2005 as compared to $34.3 million or 1.50 percent of total loans at December 31, 2004.


Management evaluates the degree of loss exposure for loans on a continuous basis through a formal allowance for loan loss policy as administered by the Loan Administration Department of S&T Bank and various management and director committees. Problem loans are identified and continually monitored through detailed reviews of specific commercial loans, and the analysis of delinquency and charge-off levels of consumer loan portfolios. Charged-off and recovered loan amounts are applied to the allowance for loan losses. Monthly updates are presented to the S&T Board of Directors as to the status of loan quality.

 

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Amounts are added to the allowance for loan losses through a charge to current earnings through the provision for loan losses, based upon management's assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses for probable loan losses. A quantitative analysis is utilized to support the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. This analysis includes review of the historical charge-off rates for all loan categories, fluctuations and trends in various risk factors. Factors to consider are the level of S&T's historical charge-offs that have occurred within the credits economic life cycle. Management also assesses qualitative factors such as portfolio credit trends, unemployment trends, vacancy trends, peer loss trends, loan growth and variable interest rate factors.


Significant to this analysis and assessment is the shift in loan portfolio composition to an increased mix of commercial loans. These loans are generally larger in size and, due to our continuing growth, many are not well seasoned and could be more vulnerable to an economic slowdown. Management relies on its risk rating process to monitor trends, which may be occurring relative to commercial loans to assess potential weaknesses within specific credits. Current risk factors, trends in risk ratings and historical charge-off experiences are considered in the determination of the allowance for loan losses. During the first three months of 2005, the risk rating profile of the portfolio remained relatively stable. Management believes its quantitative and qualitative analysis and risk-rating process is sufficient and enables it to conclude that the total allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb probable loan losses.


Net loan charge-offs totaled $0.7 million in the first three months of 2005 compared to $0.3 million in the first three months of 2004. The balance of nonperforming loans, which included nonaccrual loans past due 90 days or more, at March 31, 2005 was $7.3 million or 0.32 percent of total loans. This compares to nonperforming loans of $6.3 million or 0.28 percent of total loans at December 31, 2004. Included in this quarter's net charge-off activity is a $0.6 million recovery for proceeds received from a United States Department of Agriculture guarantee during the quarter on a previously charged-off hotel loan. No additional exposure remains for this credit. The most significant charge-off for the quarter was $1.1 million for a manufacturing company that entered into bankruptcy protection and was previously considered in the analysis for adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. $1.1 million of credit exposure remains for this relationship, but management believes the future cash flows and collateral values will be sufficient to recover this credit exposure. The provision for loan losses was $0.8 million for the first quarter of 2005, as compared to $1.5 million for the same period last year.


Deposits


Average total deposits increased by $133.3 million, or 7 percent, during the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the 2004 full year average. Changes in the average deposit mix include increases of $180.6 million in savings accounts, $11.7 million in demand deposits, $1.3 million in NOW accounts and $1.8 million in certificate of deposits. Offsetting these increases is a decrease of $62.1 million in money market accounts. The increase in savings accounts is primarily attributable to the success of the Green Plan savings account, which has grown to $240.9 million since its introduction in August 2004. The Green Plan account is indexed to the Federal Reserve fed funds rate and compliments S&T's asset sensitive balance sheet and growing portfolio of variable rate loans very well from an asset/liability management perspective. Deposit growth has been an important strategic initiative for S&T, through the expansion of retail facilities, promotions and new products. Other important strategies i nclude providing cash management services to commercial customers to increase transaction related deposits, and delivery services such as electronic banking.


Management believes that the S&T deposit base is stable and that S&T has the ability to attract new deposits, mitigating a funding dependency on other more volatile sources. Time deposits of $100,000 and over were 9 percent of total deposits at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively, and primarily represent deposit relationships with local customers in our market area. In addition, S&T believes it has the ability to access both public and private capital markets to raise long-term funding if necessary. Periodically, S&T enters into brokered certificates of deposits with outside brokerage firms.


Borrowings


Average borrowings decreased $124.0 million for the first three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to the 2004 full year average as a result of increased deposit growth and lower levels of investment securities. Borrowings were comprised of retail repurchase agreements ("REPOs"), wholesale REPOs, federal funds purchased, FHLB advances and long-term borrowings. S&T defines repurchase agreements with its local retail customers as retail REPOs; wholesale REPOs are those transacted with other banks and brokerage firms with terms normally ranging from one to 365 days.

 

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The average balance in retail REPOs decreased approximately $6.1 million for the first three months of 2005 compared to the 2004 full year average. S&T views retail REPOs as a relatively stable source of funds because most of these accounts are with local long-term customers. Average federal funds purchased increased by $0.8 million and average wholesale REPOs and FHLB advances decreased by $93.7 million for the first three months of 2005 compared to the full year 2004 average.


Average long-term borrowings have decreased by $24.7 million in the first three months of 2005 as compared to the full year 2004 average. S&T had average long-term borrowings outstanding of $79.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2005. The purpose of these borrowings was to provide matched, fixed rate fundings for newly originated loans, to mitigate the risk associated with volatile liability fundings, and to take advantage of lower cost funds through the FHLB's Community Investment Program.


Capital Resources


Shareholders' equity decreased $1.9 million at March 31, 2005, compared to December 31, 2004. Net income was $13.8 million and dividends paid to shareholders were $7.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005. Also affecting capital is a decrease of $6.9 million in unrealized gains on securities available for sale, stock buybacks of 115,000 shares during the first three months of 2005 at an average cost of $36.21 per share and the issuance of 98,634 shares through the exercise of employee and director stock options.


S&T paid 52 percent of net income in dividends, equating to a projected annual dividend yield of approximately 3 percent utilizing the March 31, 2005 closing market price of $35.40. The book value of S&T's common stock decreased from $13.12 at December 31, 2004 to $13.06 at March 31, 2005. The market price of S&T's common stock was $35.40 per share at March 31, 2005, compared to $37.69 per share at December 31, 2004.


S&T continues to maintain a strong capital position with a leverage ratio of 9.7 percent as compared to the minimum regulatory guideline of 3.0 percent. S&T's risk-based capital Tier I and Total ratios were 10.9 percent and 12.5 percent, respectively, at March 31, 2005. These ratios place S&T above the Federal Reserve Board's risk-based capital guidelines of 4.0 percent and 8.0 percent for Tier I and Total, respectively.


During 2003, S&T filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for the issuance of up to $150.0 million of a variety of securities including, debt and capital securities, preferred and common stock and warrants. S&T can use the proceeds from the sale of any securities for general corporate purposes, which could include investments at the holding company level, investing in, or extending credit to, its subsidiaries, possible acquisitions and stock repurchases. As of March 31, 2005, S&T had not utilized the shelf registration statement.


EXPLANATION OF USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES


In addition to the results of operations presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), S&T management uses, and this quarterly report contains or references, certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis and operating revenue. S&T believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide information useful to investors in understanding our underlying operational performance and our business and performance that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance investors' understanding of S&T's business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP.


Operating revenue is the sum of net interest income and noninterest income less security gains. In order to understand the significance of net interest income to S&T business and operating results, S&T management believes it is appropriate to evaluate the significance of net interest income as a component of operating revenue.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to
three months ended March 31, 2004

Net Income


Net income was $13.8 million or $0.51 diluted earnings per share for the first three months of 2005 as compared to $13.0 million or $0.48 diluted earnings per share for the same period of 2004. The increase during the first three months of 2005 was primarily the result of increases in net interest income, higher security gains and lower loan loss provision, offset by an increase in noninterest expense.


Net Interest Income


Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis increased $1.3 million or 5 percent for the first three months of 2005 as compared to the same period of 2004. The net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent basis was 4.08 percent in the first three months of 2005 as compared to the 3.98 percent in the same period of 2004. The increase in net interest margin is primarily attributable to the effect of higher short-term interest rates on an asset sensitive balance sheet, growth in core deposits and reduced balance sheet leveraging activities using borrowed funds to purchase investment securities. Tax-exempt income on a fully-taxable equivalent basis using the statutory corporate income tax rate of 35 percent was $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and $0.9 million for the same period of 2004.


For the first three months of 2005 average loans increased $160.2 million, and average securities and federal funds sold decreased $78.7 million as compared to the same period of 2004. The yields on average securities increased by 27 basis points from the comparable period in 2004 and the yield on average loans increased by 43 basis points.


For the first three months of 2005 balances of average interest-bearing deposits increased by $168.3 million as compared to the same period of 2004. The cost of deposits totaled 2.09 percent, an increase of 24 basis points from the comparable period in 2004 due to increased rates paid on both core and time deposits. The cost of REPOs and other borrowed funds increased 129 basis points to 2.89 percent.

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

2005

2004

(dollars in thousands)

Average
Balance

 


Interest

 

Average
Rate

 

Average
Balance

 


Interest

 

Average
Rate

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans (1)

$2,294.7

 

$34.7

 

6.13%

 

$2,134.5

 

$30.3

 

5.70%

Securities/Other (1)

519.1

 

5.7

 

4.48%

 

597.8

 

6.2

 

4.21%

   Total interest-earning assets

2,813.8

 

40.4

 

5.83%

 

2,732.3

 

36.5

 

5.38%

Noninterest-earning assets

184.4

 

 

 

 

 

176.5

 

 

 

 

      TOTAL

$2,998.2

 

 

 

 

 

$2,908.8

 

 

 

 


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  NOW/money market/savings

$894.2

 

$2.4

 

1.09%

 

$755.7

 

$1.0

 

0.51%

  Time deposits

859.4

 

6.6

 

3.12%

 

829.6

 

6.3

 

3.06%

  Borrowed funds < 1 year

358.7

 

2.2

 

2.50%

 

441.9

 

1.2

 

1.11%

  Borrowed funds > 1 year

79.2

 

0.9

 

4.69%

 

116.9

 

1.0

 

3.46%

   Total interest-bearing liabilities

2,191.5

 

12.1

 

2.25%

 

2,144.1

 

9.5

 

1.78%

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Demand deposits

403.6

 

 

 

 

 

369.7

 

 

 

 

  Shareholders' equity/Other

403.1

 

 

 

 

 

395.0

 

 

 

 

      TOTAL

$2,998.2

 

 

 

 

 

$2,908.8

 

 

 

 


Net yield on interest-earning assets

 

 

 

 

4.08%

 

 

 

 

 

3.98%

 

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANICAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

For the Three and Twelve Months Ended

March 31, 2005

December 31, 2004

(dollars in thousands)

Average
Balance

 


Interest

 

Average
Rate

 

Average
Balance

 


Interest

 

Average
Rate

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans (1)

$2,294.7

 

$34.7

 

6.13%

 

$2,225.3

 

$128.1

 

5.76%

Securities/Other (1)

519.1

 

5.7

 

4.48%

 

567.9

 

24.2

 

4.27%

   Total interest-earning assets

2,813.8

 

40.4

 

5.83%

 

2,793.2

 

152.3

 

5.45%

Noninterest-earning assets

184.4

 

 

 

 

 

179.5

 

 

 

 

      TOTAL

$2,998.2

 

 

 

 

 

$2,972.7

 

 

 

 


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  NOW/money market/savings

$894.2

 

$2.4

 

1.09%

 

$774.4

 

$4.8

 

0.61%

  Time deposits

859.4

 

6.6

 

3.12%

 

857.6

 

25.9

 

3.02%

  Borrowed funds < 1 year

358.7

 

2.2

 

2.50%

 

458.0

 

6.2

 

1.36%

  Borrowed funds > 1 year

79.2

 

0.9

 

4.69%

 

103.9

 

4.0

 

3.87%

   Total interest-bearing liabilities

2,191.5

 

12.1

 

2.25%

 

2,193.9

 

40.9

 

1.86%

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Demand deposits

403.6

 

 

 

 

 

391.9

 

 

 

 

  Shareholders' equity/Other

403.1

 

 

 

 

 

386.9

 

 

 

 

      TOTAL

$2,998.2

 

 

 

 

 

$2,972.7

 

 

 

 


Net yield on interest-earning assets

 

 

 

 


4.08%

 

 

 

 

 


3.99%


(1)The yield on earning assets and the net interest margin are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) and annualized basis. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax benefit of income on certain tax-exempt loans and investments using the federal statutory tax rate of 35 percent for each period presented. S&T believes this measure to be the preferred industry measurement of net interest income and provides relevant comparison between taxable and non-taxable amounts.

Positively affecting net interest income was a $34.1 million increase in average net free funds in the first three months of 2005 as compared to the same period of 2004. Average net free funds are the excess of demand deposits, other noninterest-bearing liabilities and shareholders' equity over nonearning assets.


Maintaining consistent spreads between earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities is very significant to S&T's financial performance because net interest income comprised 79 percent of operating revenue for the first three months of 2005. A variety of asset/liability management strategies were successfully implemented within prescribed Asset/Liability Committee risk parameters that enabled S&T to maintain a net interest margin reasonably consistent with historical levels during a volatile interest rate environment. The level and mix of funds are monitored by the Asset/Liability Committee in order to mitigate the interest rate sensitivity and liquidity risks of the balance sheet.


Provision for Loan Losses


The provision for loan losses was $0.8 million for the first three months of 2005 and $1.5 million for the same period of 2004. The provision is the result of management's assessment of credit quality statistics and other factors that would have an impact on probable losses in the loan portfolio, and the model used for determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Changes in the provision and allowance for loan losses are directionally consistent with changes in credit quality and other risk factors.


Credit quality is the most important factor in determining the amount of the allowance and the resulting provision. Also affecting the amount of the allowance, and resulting provision is loan growth and portfolio composition. Most of the loan growth during the first quarter of 2005 and 2004 is attributable to larger-sized commercial loans. Net charged-off loans were $0.7 million and $0.3 million for the first three months of 2005 and 2004, respectively. Nonperforming loans to total loans was 0.32 percent at March 31, 2005 compared to 0.57 percent at March 31, 2004. Included in this quarter's net charge-off activity is a $0.6 million recovery for proceeds received from a United States Department of Agriculture guarantee on a previously charged-off hotel loan. No additional exposure remains for this credit. The most significant charge-off for the quarter was $1.1 million for a manufacturing company that entered into bankruptcy protection and was previously considered in the analysis for adequacy of the allowan ce for loan losses. $1.1 million of credit exposure remains for this relationship, but management believes the future cash flows and collateral values will be sufficient to recover this credit exposure. Also affecting the amount of provision expense is the amount and types of loan growth and the portfolio composition.

 

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Noninterest Income


Noninterest income, excluding investment security gains, increased $0.5 million to $7.4 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2005, as compared to the same period of 2004. Traditional fees from deposit services, insurance and wealth management increased $0.4 million or 8 percent for the first three months of 2005 compared to 2004. Wealth management activities increased $0.1 million or 8 percent as a result of new business and general market improvements. The increase of $0.3 million or 30 percent in insurance is primarily attributable to stronger overall sales volume and the acquisition of Bennett Associates Inc. and Cowher-Nehrig & Company during the first quarter of 2005.


S&T recognized $1.7 million of gains on available for sale equity securities in the first three months of 2005 as compared to $1.5 million in the same period of 2004. The increase is primarily the result of a $0.6 million gain recognized from the fair market value adjustment on a bank equity holding as a result of a merger. Unrealized gains, net of unrealized losses, in the available for sale equity portfolio totaled $23.6 million at March 31, 2005, compared to $27.8 million at March 31, 2004.


Noninterest Expense


Noninterest expense increased by $1.3 million or 9 percent during the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004. Staff expense increased $0.5 million or 6 percent primarily attributable to the effects of year-end merit increased, higher medical plan costs and increased staffing levels to implement new strategic initiatives and retail facilities. Average full-time equivalent staff was 779 at March 31, 2005 and 764 at March 31, 2004. Occupancy, furniture and equipment expense increased $0.6 million during the quarter as a result of several facility restructurings and additions which included the loss on the sale of an obsolete branch building, the donation of another branch to a local municipality, the write-off of leasehold improvements in a vacated leased office and the addition of five new branches. In addition, S&T recently renegotiated a shorter lease term for existing headquarter facilities in anticipation of the construction of a new building targeted fo r completion in the third quarter of 2006.


S&T's efficiency ratio, which measures noninterest expense as a percent of noninterest income plus net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis, excluding security gains, was 45 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to 43 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2004.


Federal Income Taxes


Federal income tax expense increased $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period of 2004. The effective tax rate for the first three months of 2005 and 2004 was 29 percent, which is below the 35 percent statutory rate due primarily to benefits resulting from tax-exempt interest, excludable dividend income, low income housing tax credits and the defined contribution retirement plan dividend deduction.


Critical Accounting Policies and Judgements


S&T's consolidated financial statements are prepared based upon the application of certain critical accounting policies affecting accounts such as: investment securities, allowance for loan losses and goodwill and other intangibles. Certain of these policies require numerous estimates and strategic or economic assumptions that may prove inaccurate or subject to variations and may significantly affect S&T's reported results and financial position for the period or in future periods. Changes in underlying factors, assumptions or estimates in any of these areas could have a material impact on S&T's future financial condition and results of operations. S&T's critical accounting policies are presented in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in S&T's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2005. There have been no material changes in S&T's critical accounting policies since December 31, 2004.

 

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S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANICAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995


This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains or incorporates statements that we believe are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance or business. They usually can be identified by the use of forward-looking language such as "will likely result," "may," "are expected to," "is anticipated," "estimate," "forecast," "projected," "intends to" or other similar words. You should not place undue reliance on these statements, as they are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those described in this Form 10-Q or the documents incorporated by reference. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind these risks and uncertainties, as well as any cautionary statements we may make. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on inf ormation then actually known to us. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about S&T's business, management's beliefs and assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions ("Future Factors") which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in these forward-looking statements.

Future Factors include:

- changes in interest rates, spreads on earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and interest rate sensitivity;

- credit losses;

- sources of liquidity;

- common shares outstanding;

- common stock price volatility;

- fair value of and number of stock options to be issued in future periods;

- legislation affecting the financial services industry as a whole, and/or S&T and its subsidiaries individually or collectively;

- regulatory supervision and oversight, including required capital levels;

- increasing price and product/service competition by competitors, including new entrants;

- rapid technological developments and changes;

- the ability to continue to introduce competitive new products and services on a timely, cost-effective basis;

- the mix of products/services;

- containing costs and expenses;

- governmental and public policy changes, including environmental regulations;

- protection and validity of intellectual property rights;

- reliance on large customers;

- technological, implementation and cost/financial risks in large, multi-year contracts;

- the outcome of pending and future litigation and governmental proceedings;

- continued availability of financing;

- financial resources in the amounts, at the times and on the terms required to support our future businesses; and

- material differences in the actual financial results of merger and acquisition activities compared to our initial expectations, including the full realization of anticipated cost savings and revenue enhancements.

 

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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Item 3.

Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk are presented at December 31, 2004 in Item 7A of S&T's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2005. Management believes that there have been no material changes in S&T's market risk since December 31, 2004.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Item 4.

The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of S&T's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Securities and Exchange Act, as amended, Rule 13a-15(e) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that S&T's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report. There were no significant changes in internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the first quarter of 2005 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, S&T's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.


Legal Proceedings.




Not Applicable


Item 2.


Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.


      The following information describes the activity that has taken place during 2005 with respect to S&T's share repurchase plan:

 

 

 





Period




Total Number
of Shares Purchased





Average Price
Paid per Share


Total Number
of Shares Purchased as part of Publicly Announced Plans


Maximum Number of Shares that can be Purchased Under the Plan


January 01, 2005 - March 31, 2005(1)(2)(3)


115,000


$36.21


115,000


Total

115,000

$36.21

115,000

1,000,000

(1)   The plan was announced on December 20, 2004.
(2)   The plan was approved by the S&T Board of Directors for the repurchase of up to 1,000,000 shares.
(3)   The expiration date of the plan is December 31, 2005

 

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OTHER INFORMATION - continued


Item 3.


Defaults Upon Senior Securities.




Not Applicable


Item 4.


Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.



Not Applicable


Item 5.


Other Information.




Not Applicable


Item 6.


Exhibits

 

 


The following exhibits are filed herewith.

 

 

Exhibit 31.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

 

Exhibit 31.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

 

Exhibit 32
Certification for James C. Miller, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert E. Rout, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) and Rule 15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.









 

S&T Bancorp, Inc.

 

(Registrant)

Date:  May 10, 2005

/s/ Robert E. Rout

Robert E. Rout
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

 

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