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 Berkshire Hills Reports 40% Growth in Second Quarter Core EPS
Quarterly Dividend Declared

Pittsfield, MA – July 26, 2011 – Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHLB) reported second quarter 2011 core earnings per share totaling $0.35, increasing by 40% compared to $0.25 in the second quarter of 2010.  This increase resulted from strong ongoing organic growth together with the benefits of the acquisition of Rome Bancorp, which was completed on April 1, 2011.

Berkshire also completed the acquisition of Legacy Bancorp on July 21, 2011.  This event will be reported in Berkshire’s third quarter financial results.  Berkshire incurred non-core merger related expenses in the second quarter for both the Rome and Legacy transactions.  Net of these expenses, which totaled $0.24 per share after-tax, GAAP earnings per share were $0.11 during the quarter.

Including the Legacy acquisition in July, Berkshire’s total assets have now grown by more than 40% this year to over $4 billion, and Berkshire’s total common shares outstanding have increased by about 50% to approximately 21.1 million.  Based on the $23.06 closing price of Berkshire’s common stock on July 20, 2011, Berkshire’s total market capitalization exceeds $480 million.

SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Revenue and expense comparisons are to the prior year second quarter, unless otherwise noted.  Second quarter results include the operations of Rome Bancorp.  Organic growth numbers exclude acquired Rome balances.)

 
·
40% increase in core earnings per share
 
·
16% organic annualized commercial loan growth
 
·
9% organic annualized total loan growth
 
·
3% organic annualized deposit growth
 
·
3.52% net interest margin, improved from 3.30% in the first quarter of 2011
 
·
22% increase in wealth management fee income
 
·
0.52% non-performing assets/total assets
 
·
0.24% annualized net loan charge-offs/average loans
 
·
0.62% accruing delinquent loans/loans
 
 
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Berkshire President and CEO, Michael P. Daly, stated “Our solid core earnings growth reflects strong organic growth and sensible bank acquisitions that are improving the strength of our franchise and shareholder value.  We have completed the Rome and Legacy acquisitions as planned.  We fully expect to achieve the cost savings and earnings targets that we have previously set out for these mergers and for our overall operations, and we are also benefiting from a higher net interest margin.  Our tangible book value per share at mid-year improved from where it was before we announced these acquisitions, reflecting our financial disciplines to produce strong earnings accretion while carefully managing any impact on tangible equity.”

Mr. Daly continued, “All major business lines produced solid organic growth in the second quarter.  Growth has been led by the commercial lending teams recruited in recent years, as Berkshire continues to increase its market share in supporting business activity in our regional markets.  Our annualized organic core earnings per share growth continues to exceed 25%.  Our core return on assets has increased by 41% over 2010, and we are moving strongly towards our medium term goal to produce an annualized return on assets exceeding 1%.  For the quarter, our marginal core return on equity exceeded 10% on the additional capital that we utilized in the second quarter, which is consistent with our investment objectives.  Our asset quality metrics continue to be favorable and our capital ratios are strong and have improved during the year.  We continue to take advantage of the opportunities to take our company to the next level in serving our markets and in our attractiveness to the investment community.”

DIVIDEND DECLARED

The Board of Directors maintained the cash dividend on Berkshire’s common stock, declaring a dividend of $0.16 per share to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 11, 2011 and payable on August 25, 2011.   This dividend equates to a 2.95% annualized yield based on the average closing price of Berkshire’s common stock in the second quarter of 2011.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Changes in financial condition in the second quarter reflected the Rome acquisition at the start of the quarter, together with the ongoing benefit of organic loan and deposit growth.  Total assets increased to $3.2 billion, including the addition of $0.3 billion in Rome assets.  Total loans increased by 14% during the second quarter, including the benefit of 9% annualized organic loan growth.  Commercial business loans increased at a 16% annualized organic rate in the second quarter, including the benefit of higher asset based loans.  Residential mortgage balances increased at a 6% organic annualized rate, offsetting the impact of planned runoff of indirect auto loans.

Second quarter asset quality metrics remain favorable and continue to improve.  Non-performing assets decreased to 0.52% of total assets, and annualized net loan charge-offs decreased to 0.24% of average loans.  Accruing delinquent loans also remained favorable, decreasing to 0.62% of total loans.
 
 
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Total deposits increased by 11% in the second quarter with the benefit of the Rome acquisition.  Annualized organic deposit growth was 3% for the quarter.  The loan/deposit ratio was 99% at mid-year, reflecting the Bank’s ongoing strong liquidity.

Berkshire issued 2.7 million shares for the Rome acquisition at an average value of $20.83 based on the closing price of Berkshire’s stock prior to the acquisition.  Total shareholders’ equity increased by $54 million primarily due to the benefit of this stock issuance.  Total intangible assets increased by $20 million as a result of the Rome purchase accounting.  Tangible book value per share was $15.07 at mid-year, declining slightly from $15.35 at the start of the year.  Total book value per share decreased to $26.61 from $27.61 during this period, primarily reflecting the $20.83 per share book value of the new shares issued.  The ratio of tangible equity/assets increased to 8.3% from 8.0% during the first half of the year including the benefit of the Rome acquisition.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The second quarter of 2011 was the first period including the benefits of the Rome operations acquired at the start of the quarter.  As a result, most categories of income and expense increased due to the Rome merger.  Most core profitability measurements improved due to the benefit of this merger.  Results in the most recent quarter include an estimated $0.03 per share accretive core earnings benefit from the Rome acquisition.  Earnings per share were affected by the issuance of additional Berkshire common shares related to the Rome acquisition.

Second quarter core earnings increased by 69% to $5.8 million in 2011 compared to 2010, and core earnings per share increased by 40% to $0.35 (including the impact of the newly issued shares).  Excluding the $0.03 estimated Rome-related core EPS accretion, core EPS grew at a 27% organic annualized rate compared to the prior quarter.  This ongoing organic growth in core EPS reflects the benefit of positive operating leverage resulting from revenue growth and disciplined expense management.

GAAP income results in 2011 included the impact of merger related non-core items listed on page F-9 of the accompanying tables, adjusted for tax accruals.  Second quarter 2011 GAAP earnings per share were $0.11, net of $0.24 per share in net after-tax merger related non-core items.  Including the benefits of the Rome merger, the core return on assets improved to 0.72% in the most recent quarter.  Net of merger related charges, GAAP return on assets measured 0.23%.  The efficiency ratio improved including the benefits of the merger and organic growth.

Second quarter total net revenue increased by 22% in 2011 compared to 2010.  The net interest margin improved to 3.52% from 3.30% in the prior quarter and 3.25% in the second quarter of 2010.  This improvement was primarily due to the higher margin of the acquired Rome operations, along with the continuing benefit of disciplined pricing of loans and deposits.  Second quarter wealth management revenue increased organically by 22% in 2011 compared to 2010, including the benefit of new business development at a 13% annualized rate for the first half of the year.  Including the wealth management business acquired after mid-year with the Legacy acquisition, Berkshire’s total assets under management now exceed $900 million for its combined wealth management business.  Second quarter insurance commissions increased 4% year-to-year, including the benefit of commercial account growth.  Second quarter revenue included the impact of a $0.5 million year-to-year reduction in insurance contingency income as a result of lower payouts from major carriers due to industry conditions.
 
 
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The provision for loan losses decreased in the most recent quarter compared to the prior quarter and to the second quarter of 2010, reflecting the continuing strong performance of the loan portfolio.   Under current accounting standards for business combinations, the Rome loan loss allowance was not transferred to Berkshire along with the Rome loans.  Estimated losses inherent in Rome’s loan portfolio were recorded as charges against the fair value of Rome loans on the merger date.  Berkshire’s loan loss allowance remained unchanged at $31.9 million during the second quarter.  The ratio of the allowance to total loans was 1.30% at mid-year 2011, and the ratio of the allowance to nonperforming loans was 212%.

Second quarter non-interest expense totaled $28.6 million, including $5.5 million in non-core merger related expenses.  Core non-interest expense totaled $23.2 million, which was a 16% increase over the second quarter of 2010.  This increase includes the impact of the core Rome operating expenses.  Berkshire is proceeding with its plans to achieve cost savings related to this merger, which are expected to be further realized in upcoming quarters.  FDIC insurance expense decreased due to the benefit of new FDIC industry assessment rates which became effective at the beginning of the second quarter.  This partially offset a write-down on a foreclosed property in anticipation of its sale.  Second quarter income tax expense decreased in 2011 compared to 2010 due to the lower pre-tax earnings as a result of the merger related expenses recorded in the most recent quarter.

UNAUDITED SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS OF LEGACY BANCORP

Included in the financial exhibits to this news release are unaudited selected second quarter financial highlights of Legacy Bancorp.  This information does not include all items which will affect the final financial statements of Legacy as of the acquisition date.  Activity in the second quarter was in line with the Company’s expectations and transitioning in anticipation of the merger.  Additional financial information about Legacy Bancorp will be provided in the notes to the financial statements of Berkshire as of September 30, 2011, which will reflect the acquisition of Legacy as of July 21, 2011.  In conjunction with the acquisition of Legacy, a deposit divestiture agreement was entered into with NBT Bancorp to divest four Berkshire County Legacy branch offices with deposits totaling approximately $158 million.  It is anticipated that this divestiture will be completed by October 31, 2011.
 
 
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NOTE ON ACCOUNTING CORRECTION

Based on a review of its tax credit investment limited partnership interests in the most recent quarter, Berkshire determined that its net income had been understated by an immaterial amount in prior periods.  These interests primarily relate to low income housing, community development, and solar energy related investments.  The Company has corrected its accounting for these interests, including adjustments to non-interest income to reflect book losses in these interests, which are more than offset by the reduction of income tax expense resulting from federal income tax credits.  The enclosed financial statements include the impact of the correction of these immaterial errors to current and prior period financial information presented.

CONFERENCE CALL

Berkshire will conduct a conference call/webcast at 10:00 A.M. eastern time on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 to discuss the results for the quarter, the Legacy acquisition, and guidance about expected future results.  Information about the conference call follows:
 
Dial-in:  877-317-6789
Webcast: www.berkshirebank.com (investor relations link)
 
A telephone replay of the call will be available through August 7, 2011 by calling
877-344-7529 and entering conference number: 451775.  The webcast and a podcast will be available at Berkshire’s website above for an extended period of time.

BACKGROUND
 
Berkshire Hills Bancorp is the parent of Berkshire Bank, America's Most Exciting Bank(SM), and now has more than $4 billion in assets after the Legacy acquisition.    The Company has more than 60 full service branch offices in Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont providing personal and business banking, insurance, and wealth management services.  Berkshire Bank provides 100% deposit insurance protection for all deposit accounts, regardless of amount, based on a combination of FDIC insurance and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF).  For more information, visit www.berkshirebank.com or call 800-773-5601.
 
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This document may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  There are several factors that could cause actual results to differ significantly from expectations described in the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of such factors, please see Berkshire’s most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.  Berkshire does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made in this document.
 
 
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This document contains certain non-GAAP financial measures in addition to results presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).  These non-GAAP measures provide supplemental perspectives on operating results, performance trends, and financial condition.  They are not a substitute for GAAP measures; they should be read and used in conjunction with the Company’s GAAP financial information.  A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP measures is included in the accompanying financial tables.  In all cases, it should be understood that non-GAAP per share measures do not depict amounts that accrue directly to the benefit of shareholders.  The Company utilizes the non-GAAP measure of core earnings in evaluating operating trends, including components for core revenue and expense.  These measures exclude amounts which the Company views as unrelated to its normalized operations, including merger costs and restructuring costs.  Similarly, the efficiency ratio is also adjusted for these non-core items.  The Company also adjusts certain equity related measures to exclude intangible assets due to the importance of these measures to the investment community.  Non-GAAP adjustments in 2010 and 2011 are primarily related to expense charges related to the Rome and Legacy mergers.  These charges consist primarily of severance/benefit related expenses and professional fees.  Tax adjustments are based on an analysis of tax accruals for core income and for GAAP income, with the net difference included with non-core items and reflecting the timing impacts of tax expense estimates.

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CONTACTS

Investor Relations Contact
David H. Gonci
Investor Relations Officer
413-281-1973

Media Contact
Elizabeth Mach
Marketing Officer
413-445-8390
 
 
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BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - UNAUDITED
 
   
June 30,
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2011
   
2010
 
Assets
                 
Cash and due from banks
  $ 30,912     $ 30,928     $ 24,643  
Short-term investments
    11,005       10,297       19,497  
                         
Trading security
    16,025       15,781       16,155  
Securities available for sale, at fair value
    306,073       315,333       310,242  
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost
    55,061       56,628       56,436  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other restricted securities
    23,120       23,120       23,120  
Total securities
    400,279       410,862       405,953  
                         
Loans held for sale
    -       142       1,043  
                         
Residential mortgages
    808,225       655,601       644,973  
Commercial mortgages
    988,342       924,311       925,573  
Commercial business loans
    345,364       288,375       286,087  
Consumer loans
    309,758       277,015       285,529  
Total loans
    2,451,689       2,145,302       2,142,162  
Less: Allowance for loan losses
    (31,919 )     (31,898 )     (31,898 )
Net loans
    2,419,770       2,113,404       2,110,264  
                         
Premises and equipment, net
    44,026       39,131       38,546  
Other real estate owned
    1,700       2,400       3,386  
Goodwill
    178,068       161,725       161,725  
Other intangible assets
    14,523       10,638       11,354  
Cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance
    56,865       46,465       46,085  
Other assets
    68,406       59,846       58,907  
Total assets
  $ 3,225,554     $ 2,885,838     $ 2,881,403  
                         
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
                       
Demand deposits
  $ 351,249     $ 283,526     $ 297,502  
NOW deposits
    216,256       217,776       212,143  
Money market deposits
    792,160       770,024       716,078  
Savings deposits
    315,161       229,528       237,594  
Total non-maturity deposits
    1,674,826       1,500,854       1,463,317  
Time deposits
    810,989       740,195       741,124  
Total deposits
    2,485,815       2,241,049       2,204,441  
                         
Borrowings
    245,199       213,402       244,837  
Junior subordinated debentures
    15,464       15,464       15,464  
Total borrowings
    260,663       228,866       260,301  
                         
Other liabilities
    34,106       25,201       28,014  
Total liabilities
    2,780,584       2,495,116       2,492,756  
                         
Total stockholders' equity
    444,970       390,722       388,647  
                         
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 3,225,554     $ 2,885,838     $ 2,881,403  
  

(1) The Company acquired Rome Bancorp Inc. ("Rome") on April 1, 2011 with total assets of $0.3 million.
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED LOAN & DEPOSIT ANALYSIS - UNAUDITED
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
   
(2) Organic annualized growth %
(Dollars in millions)
 
Balance
   
(1) Acquired Rome balance
   
Total w/o acquired loans
   
Balance
   
Balance
   
Quarter ended June 30, 2011
 
Year to date
                                           
Total residential mortgages
  $ 808     $ 143     $ 665     $ 656     $ 645       6 %     6 %
                                                         
Commercial mortgages:
                                                       
Construction
    110       -       110       108       127       8       (27 )
Single and multi-family
    91       2       89       88       87       5       5  
Commercial real estate
    787       43       744       728       712       9       9  
Total commercial mortgages
    988       45       943       924       926       8       4  
                                                         
Commercial business loans:
                                                       
Asset based lending
    134       -       134       113       98       74       73  
Other commercial business loans
    212       29       183       175       188       18       (5 )
Total commercial business loans
    346       29       317       288       286       40       22  
                                                         
Total commercial loans
    1,334       74       1,260       1,212       1,212       16       8  
                                                         
Consumer loans:
                                                       
Home equity
    247       21       226       226       226       -       -  
Other
    63       20       43       51       59       (63 )     (54 )
Total consumer loans
    310       41       269       277       285       (12 )     (11 )
Total loans
  $ 2,452     $ 258     $ 2,194       2,145       2,142       9 %     5 %
 
DEPOSIT ANALYSIS
                                                         
   
June 30, 2011
   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
   
(2) Organic annualized growth %
(Dollars in millions)
 
Balance
   
(1) Acquired Rome balance
    Total w/o acquired deposits    
Balance
   
Balance
   
Quarter ended June 30, 2011
   
Year to date
Demand
  $ 351     $ 37     $ 314     $ 283     $ 297       44 %     11 %
NOW
    217       17       200       218       212       (33 )     (11 )
Money market
    792       20       772       770       716       1       16  
Savings
    315       88       227       230       238       (5 )     (9 )
Total non-maturity deposits
    1,675       162       1,513       1,501       1,463       3       7  
                                                         
Time less than $100,000
    416       49       367       369       369       (2 )     (1 )
Time $100,000 or more
    395       18       377       371       372       6       3  
Total time deposits
    811       67       744       740       741       2       1  
Total deposits
  $ 2,486     $ 229       2,257       2,241       2,204       3 %     5 %
 

N/M - Not Meaningful
(1)  Acquired Rome loans and deposits at April 1, 2011.
(2)  June 30, 2011 organic annualized growth rate is calculated on organic growth only, which excludes the Rome acquired balances.
(3)  Quarterly data may not sum to annualized data due to rounding.
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - UNAUDITED
 
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Interest and dividend income
                       
Loans
  $ 28,607     $ 24,490     $ 53,213     $ 48,437  
Securities and other
    3,446       3,473       6,753       7,008  
Total interest and dividend income
    32,053       27,963       59,966       55,445  
Interest expense
                               
Deposits
    5,768       6,787       11,483       13,683  
Borrowings and junior subordinated debentures
    2,084       2,305       4,136       4,594  
Total interest expense
    7,852       9,092       15,619       18,277  
Net interest income
    24,201       18,871       44,347       37,168  
Non-interest income
                               
Loan related fees
    780       756       1,371       1,712  
Deposit related fees
    3,366       2,819       5,907       5,279  
Insurance commissions and fees
    2,782       3,197       6,512       6,670  
Wealth management fees
    1,389       1,140       2,778       2,316  
Total fee income
    8,317       7,912       16,568       15,977  
Other
    (277 )     (301 )     (197 )     (220 )
Gain on sale of securities, net
    6       -       6       -  
Non-recurring gain
    124       -       124       -  
Total non-interest income
    8,170       7,611       16,501       15,757  
Total net revenue
    32,371       26,482       60,848       52,925  
Provision for loan losses
    1,500       2,200       3,100       4,526  
Non-interest expense
                               
Compensation and benefits
    12,027       10,960       23,178       21,957  
Occupancy and equipment
    3,546       2,963       6,981       5,998  
Technology and communications
    1,531       1,373       2,997       2,756  
Marketing and professional services
    1,557       1,116       2,770       2,413  
Supplies, postage and delivery
    507       542       961       1,115  
FDIC premiums and assessments
    741       874       1,768       1,647  
Other real estate owned
    700       -       1,309       27  
Amortization of intangible assets
    935       768       1,651       1,536  
Merger related expenses
    5,451       -       7,159       21  
Other
    1,628       1,432       3,038       2,750  
Total non-interest expense
    28,623       20,028       51,812       40,220  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    2,248       4,254       5,739       8,179  
Income tax expense
    371       816       1,027       1,375  
Net income
  $ 1,877     $ 3,438     $ 4,712     $ 6,804  
                                 
Earnings per share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.11     $ 0.25     $ 0.31     $ 0.49  
Diluted
  $ 0.11     $ 0.25     $ 0.31     $ 0.49  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    16,580       13,856       15,269       13,845  
Diluted
    16,601       13,894       15,299       13,875  
 

(1) The Company acquired Rome on April 1, 2011. The income statement includes the second quarter operations of Rome.
 
 
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BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - UNAUDITED
 
    Quarters Ended  
   
June 30,
   
Mar. 31,
   
Dec. 31,
   
Sept. 30,
   
June 30,
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
2011
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
 
Interest and dividend income
                             
Loans
  $ 28,607     $ 24,606     $ 25,005     $ 24,917     $ 24,490  
Securities and other
    3,446       3,307       3,364       3,546       3,473  
Total interest and dividend income
    32,053       27,913       28,369       28,463       27,963  
Interest expense
                                       
Deposits
    5,768       5,715       6,121       6,512       6,787  
Borrowings and junior subordinated debentures
    2,084       2,052       2,153       2,267       2,305  
Total interest expense
    7,852       7,767       8,274       8,779       9,092  
Net interest income
    24,201       20,146       20,095       19,684       18,871  
Non-interest income
                                       
Loan related fees
    780       591       1,125       549       756  
Deposit related fees
    3,366       2,541       2,871       2,730       2,819  
Insurance commissions and fees
    2,782       3,730       2,150       2,316       3,197  
Wealth management fees
    1,389       1,192       1,051       1,090       1,140  
Total fee income
    8,317       8,054       7,197       6,685       7,912  
Other
    (277 )     80       234       (122 )     (301 )
Gain on sale of securities, net
    6       -       -       -       -  
Non-recurring gain
    124       -       -       -       -  
Total non-interest income
    8,170       8,134       7,431       6,563       7,611  
Total net revenue
    32,371       28,280       27,526       26,247       26,482  
Provision for loan losses
    1,500       1,600       2,000       2,000       2,200  
Non-interest expense
                                       
Compensation and benefits
    12,027       11,151       11,093       10,870       10,960  
Occupancy and equipment
    3,546       3,435       3,043       2,988       2,963  
Technology and communications
    1,531       1,466       1,519       1,458       1,373  
Marketing and professional services
    1,557       1,213       1,520       1,253       1,116  
Supplies, postage and delivery
    507       454       453       520       542  
FDIC premiums and assessments
    741       1,027       887       893       874  
Other real estate owned
    700       609       184       100       -  
Amortization of intangible assets
    935       716       718       768       768  
Merger related expenses
    5,451       1,708       426       -       -  
Other
    1,628       1,410       1,572       1,244       1,432  
Total non-interest expense
    28,623       23,189       21,415       20,094       20,028  
                                         
Income before income taxes
    2,248       3,491       4,111       4,153       4,254  
Income tax expense
    371       656       511       699       816  
Net income
  $ 1,877     $ 2,835     $ 3,600     $ 3,454     $ 3,438  
                                         
                                         
Earnings per share:
                                       
Basic
  $ 0.11     $ 0.20     $ 0.26     $ 0.25     $ 0.25  
Diluted
  $ 0.11     $ 0.20     $ 0.26     $ 0.25     $ 0.25  
                                         
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                                       
Basic
    16,580       13,943       13,890       13,865       13,856  
Diluted
    16,601       13,981       13,934       13,893       13,894  
 
 
F-4

 
 
BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
ASSET QUALITY ANALYSIS
 
   
At or for the Quarters Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
Mar. 31,
   
Dec. 31,
   
Sept. 30,
   
June 30,
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2011
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
 
NON-PERFORMING ASSETS
                             
Non-accruing loans:
                             
Residential mortgages
  $ 2,811     $ 1,529     $ 2,174     $ 2,520     $ 2,251  
Commercial mortgages
    9,600       9,510       9,488       11,122       11,049  
Commercial business loans
    1,764       1,507       1,305       2,128       2,731  
Consumer loans
    862       763       745       616       498  
Total non-accruing loans
    15,037       13,309       13,712       16,386       16,529  
Other real estate owned
    1,700       2,400       3,386       2,900       2,900  
Total non-performing assets
  $ 16,737     $ 15,709     $ 17,098     $ 19,286     $ 19,429  
                                         
Total non-accruing loans/total loans
    0.61 %     0.62 %     0.64 %     0.80 %     0.82 %
Total non-performing assets/total assets
    0.52 %     0.54 %     0.59 %     0.69 %     0.71 %
                                         
PROVISION AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
                                       
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 31,898     $ 31,898     $ 31,836     $ 31,848     $ 31,829  
Charged-off loans
    (1,564 )     (1,758 )     (2,216 )     (2,121 )     (2,502 )
Recoveries on charged-off loans
    85       158       278       109       321  
Net loans charged-off
    (1,479 )     (1,600 )     (1,938 )     (2,012 )     (2,181 )
Provision for loan losses
    1,500       1,600       2,000       2,000       2,200  
Balance at end of period
  $ 31,919     $ 31,898     $ 31,898     $ 31,836     $ 31,848  
                                         
Allowance for loan losses/total loans
    1.30 %     1.49 %     1.49 %     1.55 %     1.58 %
Allowance for loan losses/non-accruing loans
    212 %     240 %     233 %     194 %     193 %
                                         
NET LOAN CHARGE-OFFS
                                       
Residential mortgages
  $ (225 )   $ (124 )   $ (173 )   $ (110 )   $ 32  
Commercial mortgages
    (597 )     (963 )     (811 )     (740 )     (1,474 )
Commercial business loans
    (435 )     (222 )     (733 )     (946 )     (485 )
Home equity
    (68 )     (79 )     (42 )     (3 )     1  
Other consumer
    (154 )     (212 )     (179 )     (213 )     (255 )
Total, net
  $ (1,479 )   $ (1,600 )   $ (1,938 )   $ (2,012 )   $ (2,181 )
                                         
Net charge-offs (QTD annualized)/average loans
    0.24 %     0.30 %     0.37 %     0.40 %     0.44 %
Net charge-offs (YTD annualized)/average loans
    0.27 %     0.30 %     0.42 %     0.43 %     0.46 %
                                         
DELINQUENT AND NON-ACCRUING LOANS/TOTAL LOANS
                                       
30-89 Days delinquent
    0.50 %     0.59 %     0.26 %     0.28 %     0.20 %
90+ Days delinquent and still accruing
    0.12 %     0.11 %     0.05 %     0.03 %     0.01 %
Total accruing delinquent loans
    0.62 %     0.70 %     0.31 %     0.31 %     0.21 %
Non-accruing loans
    0.61 %     0.62 %     0.64 %     0.80 %     0.82 %
Total delinquent and non-accruing loans
    1.23 %     1.32 %     0.95 %     1.11 %     1.03 %
 
 
F-5

 
 
BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
   
At or for the Quarters Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
Mar. 31,
   
Dec. 31,
   
Sept. 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
 
                               
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
                             
Core return on assets
   
0.72
%
   
0.59
%
   
0.56
%
   
0.50
%
   
0.51
%
Return on total assets
   
0.23
     
0.39
     
0.51
     
0.50
     
0.51
 
Core return on equity
   
5.15
     
4.31
     
4.08
     
3.56
     
3.54
 
Return on total equity
   
1.67
     
2.89
     
3.72
     
3.56
     
3.54
 
Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent
   
3.52
     
3.30
     
3.30
     
3.30
     
3.25
 
Non-interest income to assets
   
1.02
     
1.13
     
1.05
     
0.95
     
1.12
 
Non-interest income to net revenue
   
25.24
     
28.76
     
26.28
     
25.00
     
28.74
 
Non-interest expense to assets
   
3.56
     
3.22
     
3.03
     
2.90
     
2.95
 
Efficiency ratio
   
66.22
     
71.02
     
70.82
     
70.69
     
69.89
 
                                         
GROWTH
                                       
Total commercial loans, year-to-date (annualized)
   
20
%
   
-
%
   
17
%
   
11
%
   
9
%
Total loans, year-to-date (annualized)
   
29
     
-
     
9
     
6
     
6
 
Total deposits, year-to-date (annualized)
   
26
     
7
     
11
     
6
     
5
 
Total net revenues, year-to-date, compared to prior year
   
15
     
6
     
17
     
4
     
3
 
Earnings per share, year-to-date, compared to prior year
   
(37
)
   
(17
)
   
N/M
     
124
     
172
 
Core earnings per share, year-to-date, compared to prior year
   
33
     
25
     
N/M
     
78
     
64
 
                                         
FINANCIAL DATA   (In millions)
                                       
Total assets
 
$
3,226
   
$
2,886
   
$
2,881
   
$
2,799
   
$
2,748
 
Total loans
   
2,452
     
2,145
     
2,142
     
2,054
     
2,020
 
Allowance for loan losses
   
32
     
32
     
32
     
32
     
32
 
Total intangible assets
   
193
     
172
     
173
     
174
     
175
 
Total deposits
   
2,486
     
2,241
     
2,204
     
2,069
     
2,040
 
Total stockholders' equity
   
445
     
391
     
389
     
382
     
384
 
Total core income
   
5.8
     
4.2
     
3.9
     
3.5
     
3.4
 
Total net income
   
1.9
     
2.8
     
3.6
     
3.5
     
3.4
 
                                         
ASSET QUALITY RATIOS
                                       
Net charge-offs (current quarter annualized)/average loans
   
0.24
%
   
0.30
%
   
0.37
%
   
0.40
%
   
0.44
%
Non-performing assets/total assets
   
0.52
     
0.54
     
0.59
     
0.69
     
0.71
 
Allowance for loan losses/total loans
   
1.30
     
1.49
     
1.49
     
1.55
     
1.58
 
Allowance for loan losses/non-accruing loans
   
212
     
240
     
233
     
194
     
193
 
                                         
PER SHARE DATA
                                       
Core earnings, diluted
 
$
0.35
   
$
0.30
   
$
0.28
   
$
0.25
   
$
0.25
 
Net earnings, diluted
   
0.11
     
0.20
     
0.26
     
0.25
     
0.25
 
Tangible book value
   
15.07
     
15.52
     
15.35
     
14.89
     
14.96
 
Total book value
   
26.61
     
27.68
     
27.61
     
27.29
     
27.43
 
Market price at period end
   
22.39
     
20.83
     
22.11
     
18.96
     
19.48
 
Dividends
   
0.16
     
0.16
     
0.16
     
0.16
     
0.16
 
                                         
CAPITAL RATIOS
                                       
Stockholders' equity to total assets
   
13.80
%
   
13.54
%
   
13.49
%
   
13.66
%
   
13.97
%
Tangible stockholders' equity to tangible assets
   
8.31
     
8.07
     
7.98
     
7.96
     
8.16
 
 

N/M - Not Meaningful
(1)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures, including all references to core and tangible amounts, appear on pages F-9 & F-10.
Tangible assets are total assets less total intangible assets.
(2)
All performance ratios are annualized and are based on average balance sheet amounts, where applicable.
 
 
F-6

 
 
BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
AVERAGE BALANCES
 
   
Quarters Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
Mar. 31,
   
Dec. 31,
   
Sept. 30,
   
June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
 
Assets
                             
Loans:
                             
Residential mortgages
  $ 802,460     $ 651,059     $ 639,470     $ 633,846     $ 636,009  
Commercial mortgages
    973,557       929,564       901,434       892,124       877,638  
Commercial business loans
    333,700       283,747       251,229       212,697       180,830  
Consumer loans
    311,057       281,069       288,782       296,827       302,928  
Total loans
    2,420,774       2,145,439       2,080,915       2,035,494       1,997,405  
Securities
    405,670       403,549       411,207       402,604       407,696  
Short-term investments
    4,688       12,035       13,658       13,865       10,505  
Total earning assets
    2,831,132       2,561,023       2,505,780       2,451,963       2,415,606  
Goodwill and other intangible assets
    196,292       172,653       173,386       174,124       174,887  
Other assets
    186,785       142,789       147,365       141,868       129,665  
Total assets
  $ 3,214,209     $ 2,876,465     $ 2,826,531     $ 2,767,955     $ 2,720,158  
                                         
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
                                       
Deposits:
                                       
NOW
  $ 229,980     $ 215,191     $ 210,487     $ 195,433     $ 196,387  
Money market
    778,055       746,366       635,745       612,106       598,007  
Savings
    317,232       234,838       232,494       219,701       221,196  
Time
    809,768       737,551       741,921       749,234       748,248  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    2,135,035       1,933,946       1,820,647       1,776,474       1,763,838  
Borrowings and debentures
    269,665       229,878       292,416       288,467       266,860  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    2,404,700       2,163,824       2,113,063       2,064,941       2,030,698  
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits
    334,171       293,895       289,786       280,628       275,883  
Other liabilities
    25,268       26,862       36,490       34,158       25,148  
Total liabilities
    2,764,139       2,484,581       2,439,339       2,379,727       2,331,729  
                                         
Total stockholders' equity
    450,070       391,884       387,192       388,228       388,429  
                                         
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 3,214,209     $ 2,876,465     $ 2,826,531     $ 2,767,955     $ 2,720,158  
                                         
                                         
Supplementary data
                                       
Total non-maturity deposits
  $ 1,659,438     $ 1,490,290     $ 1,368,512     $ 1,307,868     $ 1,291,473  
Total deposits
    2,469,206       2,227,841       2,110,433       2,057,102       2,039,721  
Fully taxable equivalent income adj.
    675       679       716       709       693  
 

(1) Average balances for securities available-for-sale are based on amortized cost.  Total loans include non-accruing loans.
 
 
F-7

 
 
BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
AVERAGE YIELDS  (Fully Taxable Equivalent - Annualized)
 
   
Quarters Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
Mar. 31,
   
Dec. 31,
   
Sept. 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
 
                               
Earning assets
                             
Loans:
                             
Residential mortgages
    4.97 %     5.04 %     5.01 %     5.17 %     5.26 %
Commercial mortgages
    4.74       4.68       4.91       4.74       4.96  
Commercial business loans
    4.89       4.69       4.83       5.86       4.99  
Consumer loans
    3.97       3.63       3.72       3.83       3.93  
Total loans
    4.74       4.65       4.77       4.86       4.90  
Securities
    4.07       4.01       3.94       4.19       4.09  
Short-term investments
    0.19       0.13       0.11       0.15       0.10  
Total earning assets
    4.64       4.53       4.60       4.72       4.75  
                                         
Funding liabilities
                                       
Deposits:
                                       
NOW
    0.31       0.33       0.35       0.32       0.35  
Money Market
    0.69       0.75       0.85       0.87       0.98  
Savings
    0.26       0.31       0.26       0.22       0.25  
Time
    2.00       2.19       2.36       2.59       2.68  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    1.08       1.20       1.33       1.45       1.54  
Borrowings and debentures
    3.10       3.62       2.92       3.12       3.46  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    1.31       1.46       1.55       1.69       1.79  
                                         
Net interest spread
    3.33       3.07       3.05       3.03       2.96  
Net interest margin
    3.52       3.30       3.30       3.30       3.25  
                                         
Cost of funds
    1.15       1.28       1.37       1.48       1.58  
Cost of deposits
    0.94       1.04       1.15       1.26       1.33  
 

(1) Average balances and yields for securities are based on amortized cost.
(2) Cost of funds includes all deposits and borrowings.
 
 
F-8

 
 
 
BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
 
     
At or for the Quarters Ended
 
     
June 30,
   
Mar. 31,
   
Dec. 31,
   
Sept. 30,
   
June 30,
 
(Dollars in thousands)
   
2011
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
 
Net income
    $ 1,877     $ 2,835     $ 3,600     $ 3,454     $ 3,438  
Adj: Gain on sale of securities, net
      (6 )     -               -       -  
Adj:  Other non-recurring gain
      (124 )     -       -       -       -  
Plus: Merger related expense
      5,451       1,708       426       -       -  
Adj:  Income taxes
      (1,400 )     (316 )     (78 )     -       -  
Total core income
(A)
  $ 5,798     $ 4,227     $ 3,948     $ 3,454     $ 3,438  
                                           
Total non-interest income
    $ 8,170     $ 8,009     $ 7,783     $ 6,915     $ 7,963  
Adj: Gain on sale of securities, net
      (6 )     -       -       -       -  
Adj:  Other non-recurring gain
      (124 )     -       -       -       -  
Total core non-interest income
      8,040       8,009       7,431       6,563       7,611  
Net interest income
      24,201       20,146       20,095       19,684       18,871  
Total core revenue
    $ 32,241     $ 28,155     $ 27,526     $ 26,247     $ 26,482  
                                           
Total non-interest expense
    $ 28,623     $ 23,189     $ 21,415     $ 20,094     $ 20,028  
Less: Merger related expense
      (5,451 )     (1,708 )     (426 )     -       -  
Core non-interest expense
      23,172       21,481       20,989       20,094       20,028  
Less: Amortization of intangible assets
      (935 )     (716 )     (718 )     (768 )     (768 )
Total core tangible non-interest expense
    $ 22,237     $ 20,765     $ 20,271     $ 19,326     $ 19,260  
                                           
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
                                         
Total average assets
(B)
  $ 3,214     $ 2,876     $ 2,827     $ 2,768     $ 2,720  
Total average stockholders' equity
(C)
    450       392       387       388       388  
                                           
Total stockholders' equity, period-end
      445       391       389       383       385  
Less:  Intangible assets, period-end
      (193 )     (172 )     (173 )     (174 )     (175 )
Total tangible stockholders' equity, period-end
(D)
    252       219       216       209       210  
                                           
Total shares outstanding, period-end (thousands)
(E)
    16,721       14,115       14,076       14,037       14,037  
Average diluted shares outstanding (thousands)
(F)
    16,601       13,981       13,934       13,893       13,894  
                                           
Core earnings per share, diluted
(A/F)
  $ 0.35     $ 0.30     $ 0.28     $ 0.25     $ 0.25  
Tangible book value per share, period-end
(D/E)
  $ 15.07     $ 15.52     $ 15.35     $ 14.89     $ 14.96  
                                           
Core return (annualized) on assets
(A/B)
    0.72 %     0.59 %     0.56 %     0.50 %     0.51  
Core return (annualized) on equity
(A/C)
    5.15       4.31       4.08       3.56       3.54  
Efficiency ratio (1)
      66.22       71.02       70.82       70.69       69.89  
 

(1) Efficiency ratio is computed by dividing total core tangible non-interest expense by the sum of total net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis and total core non-interest income adjusted to include tax credit benefit of tax shelter investments.  The Company uses this non-GAAP measure, which is used widely in the banking industry, to provide important information regarding its operational efficiency.
(2) Ratios are annualized and based on average balance sheet amounts, where applicable.
(3) Quarterly data may not sum to year-to-date data due to rounding.
 
 
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BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
 
   
At or for the Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2011
 
2010
 
Net income (loss)
 
 $                4,712
 
 $                 6,804
 
Adj: Gain on sale of securities, net
 
                         (6)
 
                           -
 
Adj: Non-recurring income
 
                     (124)
 
                           -
 
Plus: Merger related expense
 
                   7,159
 
                         21
 
Adj: Income taxes
 
                  (1,716)
 
                         (9)
 
Total core income
(A)
 $              10,025
 
 $                 6,816
 
Plus: Amortization of intangible assets
 
                   1,651
 
                    1,536
 
Total tangible core income
(B)
 $              11,676
 
 $                 8,352
 
           
Total non-interest income
 
 $              16,501
 
 $               15,757
 
Adj: Gain on sale of securities, net
 
                         (6)
 
                           -
 
Adj: Non-recurring income
 
                     (124)
 
                           -
 
Total core non-interest income
 
                 16,371
 
                  15,757
 
Net interest income
 
                 44,347
 
                  37,168
 
Total core revenue
 
 $              60,718
 
 $               52,925
 
           
Total non-interest expense
 
 $              51,812
 
 $               40,220
 
Less: Merger related expense
 
                  (7,159)
 
                       (21)
 
Core non-interest expense
 
                 44,653
 
                  40,199
 
Less: Amortization of intangible assets
 
                  (1,651)
 
                  (1,536)
 
Total core tangible non-interest expense
 
 $              43,002
 
 $               38,663
 
           
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
         
Total average assets
(B)
 $                3,045
 
 $                 2,699
 
Total average stockholders' equity
(C)
 $                   421
 
 $                    388
 
           
Total stockholders' equity, period-end
 
 $                   445
 
 $                    385
 
Less: Intangible assets, period-end
 
                     (193)
 
                     (175)
 
Total tangible stockholders' equity, period-end
(D)
 $                   252
 
 $                    210
 
           
Total common shares outstanding, period-end (thousands)
(E)
                 16,721
 
                  14,037
 
Average diluted common shares outstanding (thousands)
(F)
                 15,299
 
                  13,875
 
           
Core earnings per common share, diluted
(A/F)
 $                  0.66
 
 $                   0.49
 
Tangible book value per common share, period-end
(D/E)
 $                15.07
 
 $                 14.96
 
           
Core return (annualized) on assets
(A/B)
                     0.77
%
                      0.50
%
Core return (annualized) on equity
(A/C)
                     5.55
 
                      3.48
 
Efficiency ratio (1)
 
                   68.10
 
                    70.26
 
 

(1) Efficiency ratio is computed by dividing total core tangible core non-interest expense by the sum of total net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis and total core non-interest income adjusted to include tax credit benefit of tax shelter investments.  The Company uses this non-GAAP measure, which is used widely in the banking industry, to provide important information regarding its operational efficiency.
(2) Ratios are annualized and based on average balance sheet amounts, where applicable.
(3) Quarterly data may not sum to year-to-date data due to rounding.
 
 
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LEGACY BANCORP, INC.
UNAUDITED SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
 
Selected Financial Condition Data:
           
Loans:
           
Residential mortgages
  $ 335,527     $ 351,093  
Commercial mortgages
    205,660       225,027  
Other commercial loans
    36,003       28,123  
Consumer loans
    9,596       10,518  
Total loans
  $ 586,786     $ 614,761  
                 
Deposits:
               
Demand deposits
    78,014       75,116  
NOW deposits
    49,677       48,197  
Money market deposits
    194,650       210,721  
Savings deposits
    57,291       53,504  
Time deposits
    279,926       297,707  
Total deposits
  $ 659,558     $ 685,245  
                 
Total non-performing assets
  $ 16,085     $ 18,775  
Total accruing delinquent loans
  $ 3,921     $ 3,616  
                 
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
     2011      2010  
Selected Operating Data:
               
Core net interest income
  $ 6,059     $ 6,749  
Core non-interest income
    2,857       2,631  
Core non-interest expense
    7,159       7,765  
                 
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
     2011      2010  
Selected Operating Data:
               
Core net interest income
  $ 12,107     $ 13,504  
Core non-interest income
    4,459       3,681  
Core non-interest expense
    13,673       14,939  
 
 
 
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