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Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FirstMerit Corporation
Analysts: Thomas O’Malley/Investor Relations Officer
Phone: 330.384.7109    
Media Contact: Robert Townsend/Media Relations Officer
Phone: 330.384.7075

FirstMerit Reports First Quarter 2012 EPS of $0.28 Per Share

Quarterly Highlights include:

52nd consecutive quarter of profitability
Average commercial loan growth of $93.6 million, or 1.85%, from prior quarter
Average core deposit growth of $203.6 million, or 2.13%, from prior quarter
$13.1 million, or 16.18%, decline in nonperforming assets from prior quarter
Net charge-offs to average loans, excluding covered loans, was 0.63%, down from prior quarter level of 0.73%
Strong tangible common equity ratio at 7.86%

Akron, Ohio (April 24, 2012) - FirstMerit Corporation (Nasdaq: FMER) reported first quarter 2012 net income of $30.3 million, or $0.28 per diluted share. This compares with $30.5 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter 2011 and $27.6 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2011.

Returns on average common equity (“ROE”) and average assets (“ROA”) for the first quarter 2012 were 7.72% and 0.84%, respectively, compared with 7.70% and 0.83%, respectively, for the fourth quarter 2011 and 7.37% and 0.78% for the first quarter 2011.
 
“Our first quarter performance reflects continued credit improvements in our already strong asset quality, active loan growth to both businesses and consumers in the markets we serve and sustained increases in core deposits,” said Paul G. Greig, chairman, president and CEO of FirstMerit Corporation. “I am pleased with our solid results in an economic and regulatory environment that continues to challenge. By sticking to sound banking principles, FirstMerit continues to take market share, grow organically and reinforce its reputation as a solid financial resource for our customers and shareholders.”



FirstMerit Corporation Reports First Quarter 2012 EPS Results

Net interest margin was 3.78% for the first quarter of 2012 compared with 3.85% for the fourth quarter of 2011 and 4.01% for the first quarter of 2011. The net interest margin compressed 7 basis points compared with the fourth quarter of 2011 with earning asset yields declining 10 basis points offset by three basis points of improved funding costs. An increase in average noncovered loans and investments along with lower funding costs driven by continued growth of core deposits helped to mitigate downward margin pressure in the first quarter. The decline in net interest margin compared with the first quarter of 2011 is attributed to pressure on earning asset yields throughout the year under an interest rate environment of persistent low rates.

Average loans, not including covered loans, during the first quarter of 2012 increased $107.5 million, or 1.40%, compared with the fourth quarter of 2011 and increased $579.9 million, or 8.05%, compared with the first quarter of 2011. Average commercial loans increased $93.6 million, or 1.85%, compared with the prior quarter, and increased $589.3 million, or 12.94%, compared with the year ago quarter. Commercial loans remain the primary driver in average loan portfolio growth, however, average consumer loans increased moderately for the third consecutive quarter.

Average deposits were $11.5 billion during the first quarter of 2012, an increase of $55.5 million, or 0.49%, compared with the fourth quarter of 2011, and an increase of $152.2 million, or 1.34%, compared with the first quarter of 2011. During the first quarter 2012, average core deposits, which exclude time deposits, increased $203.6 million, or 2.13%, compared with the fourth quarter 2011 and increased $1.1 billion, or 12.45%, compared with the first quarter 2011. During the first quarter of 2012, growth in checking, money market and savings account products continued with less emphasis on renewing maturing certificate of deposit accounts. This strategy to increase the concentration of lower cost deposits within the overall deposit mix was initiated to efficiently fund balance sheet growth and to deepen and extend the length of customer relationships. Average time deposits decreased $148.1 million, or 8.04%, and decreased $930.4 million, or 35.45%, respectively, over prior and year-ago quarters.

Average investments increased $210.3 million, or 6.04%, compared with the fourth quarter of 2011 and increased $271.1 million, or 7.93% compared with the first quarter of 2011. The increase over both time periods reflects the Corporation's continued execution of its previously announced portfolio repositioning.

Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent (“FTE”) basis was $121.4 million in the first quarter 2012 compared with $123.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 and $124.2 million in the first quarter of 2011.

Noninterest income excluding securities transactions for the first quarter of 2012 was $51.5 million, a decrease of $2.5 million, or 4.60%, from the fourth quarter of 2011 and a decrease of $1.3 million, or 2.45%, from the first quarter of 2011. Loans sales and servicing income increased $1.6 million from the fourth quarter of 2011 and $3.9 million from the first quarter of 2011. Other operating income in the first quarter of 2012 decreased $3.0 million, compared with the prior quarter, which included $2.7 million of insurance reimbursement of legal costs incurred and previously expensed. Other operating income in the first quarter of 2012 decreased $1.3 million compared with the prior year quarter, which included $2.9 million in gains on covered loans paid in full.

Other income, net of $0.3 million in securities gains, as a percentage of net revenue for the first quarter of 2012 was 29.77% compared with 30.38% for fourth quarter of 2011 and 29.81% for the first quarter of 2011. Net revenue is defined as net interest income, on an FTE basis, plus other income, less gains from securities sales.

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Noninterest expense for the first quarter of 2012 was $113.8 million, a decrease of $10.1 million, or 8.16%, from the fourth quarter of 2011 and a decrease of $0.7 million, or 0.59%, from the first quarter of 2011. Included in other operating expense in the fourth quarter of 2011 was $4.9 million of fees related to the early termination of repurchase agreements and FHLB advances as part of the Corporation's investment portfolio repositioning strategy and $1.3 million of expense related to an increase in the liability associated with the sale of the Corporation's Visa® Class B shares in 2008.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Corporation reported an efficiency ratio of 65.52%, compared with 69.46% for the fourth quarter of 2011 and 64.37% for the first quarter of 2011. The Corporation will provide an update on its initiative to improve its overall efficiency during today's earnings conference call.

Net charge-offs, excluding covered loans, totaled $12.0 million, or 0.63% of average loans, excluding acquired loans, in the first quarter of 2012, compared with $13.8 million, or 0.73% of average loans, in the fourth quarter 2011 and $17.0 million, or 0.99% of average loans, in the first quarter of 2011.

Nonperforming assets totaled $68.0 million at March 31, 2012, a decrease of $13.1 million, or 16.18%, compared with December 31, 2011 and a decrease of $44.8 million, or 39.72%, compared with March 31, 2011. Nonperforming assets at March 31, 2012 represented 0.87% of period-end loans plus other real estate compared with 1.06% at December 31, 2011 and 1.61% at March 31, 2011.

The allowance for noncovered loan losses totaled $103.8 million at March 31, 2012. At March 31, 2012, the allowance for noncovered loan losses was 1.34% of period-end loans compared with 1.41% at December 31, 2011 and 1.64% at March 31, 2011. The allowance for credit losses is the sum of the allowance for noncovered loan losses and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments. For comparative purposes the allowance for credit losses was 1.41% of period end loans, excluding acquired loans, at March 31, 2012, compared with 1.49% at December 31, 2011 and 1.74% at March 31, 2011. The allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans was 204.98% at March 31, 2012, compared with 176.50% at December 31, 2011 and 147.38% at March 31, 2011.

The Corporation's total assets at March 31, 2012 were $14.7 billion, an increase of $229.1 million, or 1.59%, compared with December 31, 2011 and an increase of $204.3 million, or 1.41%, compared with March 31, 2011.

Total deposits were $11.6 billion at March 31, 2012, an increase of $216.6 million, or 1.89%, from December 31, 2011 and an increase of $252.2 million, or 2.21%, from March 31, 2011. Core deposits totaled $10.0 billion at March 31, 2012, an increase of $309.7 million, or 3.20% from December 31, 2011 and an increase of $1.1 billion, or 11.97%, from March 31, 2011.

Shareholders' equity was $1.6 billion at March 31, 2012, compared with $1.6 billion at December 31, 2011, and $1.5 billion at March 31, 2011. The Corporation maintained a strong capital position as tangible common equity to assets was 7.86% at March 31, 2012, compared with 7.86% at December 31, 2011 and 7.50% at March 31, 2011. The common cash dividend per share paid in the first quarter 2012 was $0.16.
First Quarter 2012 Conference Call

FirstMerit (Nasdaq: FMER) senior management will host an earnings conference call today at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to provide an overview of first quarter results and highlights. To participate in

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the conference call, please dial (888) 693-3477 ten minutes before start time and provide the reservation number: 70615753. A replay of the conference call will be available at approximately 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on April 24, 2012 through May 7, 2012 by dialing (855) 859-2056, and entering the PIN: 70615753. The Corporation will provide a slide presentation, which management will speak to during the conference call. A copy of the presentation will be available prior to the earnings conference call at https://www.firstmerit.com/personal/investors.aspx; click on the Presentations link to access the slide presentation.
About FirstMerit Corporation
FirstMerit Corporation is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Akron, Ohio, with assets of $14.7 billion as of March 31, 2012 and 205 banking offices and 213 ATMs in Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Chicago, Illinois areas. FirstMerit provides a complete range of banking and other financial services to consumers and businesses through its core operations. Principal wholly-owned subsidiaries include: FirstMerit Bank, N.A., FirstMerit Mortgage Corporation, FirstMerit Title Agency, Ltd., and FirstMerit Community Development Corporation.
Subsequent Events
The Corporation is required under generally accepted accounting principles to evaluate subsequent events through the filing of the its consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2012 on Form 10-Q. As a result, the Corporation will continue to evaluate the impact of any subsequent events on critical accounting assumptions and estimates made as of March 31, 2012 and will adjust amounts preliminarily reported, if necessary.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements relating to present or future trends or factors affecting the banking industry, and specifically the financial condition and results of operations, including without limitation, statements relating to the earnings outlook of the Corporation, as well as its operations, markets and products. Actual results could differ materially from those indicated. Among the important factors that could cause results to differ materially are interest rate changes, continued softening in the economy, which could materially impact credit quality trends and the ability to generate loans, changes in the mix of the Corporation's business, competitive pressures, changes in accounting, tax or regulatory practices or requirements and those risk factors detailed in the Corporation's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Corporation undertakes no obligation to release revisions to these forward-looking statements or reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

 



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FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Financial Highlights
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Quarters
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
2012
2011
2011
2011
2011
 
 
1st Qtr
4th Qtr
3rd Qtr
2nd Qtr
1st Qtr
 
EARNINGS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income FTE (a)
$
121,428

$
123,598

$
121,788

$
119,735

$
124,191

 
Provision for noncovered loan losses
8,129

12,275

14,604

10,138

17,018

 
Provision for covered loan losses
5,932

2,773

4,768

7,481

5,331

 
Other income
51,726

59,737

60,772

51,491

52,756

 
Other expenses
113,768

123,874

115,957

110,068

114,445

 
FTE adjustment (a)
2,641

2,632

2,396

2,292

2,367

 
Net income
30,344

30,496

31,737

29,763

27,560

 
Diluted EPS
0.28

0.28

0.29

0.27

0.25

 
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average assets (ROA)
0.84
%
0.83
%
0.86
%
0.82
%
0.78
%
 
Return on average common equity (ROE)
7.72
%
7.70
%
8.02
%
7.78
%
7.37
%
 
Net interest margin FTE (a)
3.78
%
3.85
%
3.75
%
3.77
%
4.01
%
 
Efficiency ratio
65.52
%
69.46
%
64.78
%
64.30
%
64.37
%
 
Number of full-time equivalent employees
2,997

3,018

3,016

3,028

3,056

 
MARKET DATA
 
 
 
 
 
 
Book value/common share
$
14.51

$
14.33

$
14.38

$
14.19

$
13.98

 
Period-end common share mkt value
16.86

15.13

11.36

16.51

17.07

 
Market as a % of book
116
%
106
%
79
%
116
%
122
%
 
Cash dividends/common share
$
0.16

$
0.16

$
0.16

$
0.16

$
0.16

 
Common stock dividend payout ratio
57.14
%
57.14
%
55.17
%
59.26
%
64.00
%
 
Average basic common shares
109,211

109,249

109,245

109,138

108,769

 
Average diluted common shares
109,211

109,249

109,246

109,139

108,770

 
Period end common shares
109,187

109,251

109,247

109,241

108,734

 
Common shares repurchased
69

7

10

45

91

 
Common stock market capitalization
$
1,840,893

$
1,652,968

$
1,241,046

$
1,803,569

$
1,856,089

 
ASSET QUALITY (excluding acquired loans)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross charge-offs
$
17,417

$
18,984

$
20,014

$
20,958

$
22,812

 
Net charge-offs
11,979

13,763

14,604

15,641

17,018

 
Allowance for noncovered loan losses
103,849

107,699

109,187

109,187

114,690

 
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments
5,410

6,373

6,360

5,799

7,202

 
Nonperforming assets (NPAs) (b)
67,971

81,094

90,375

99,846

112,759

 
Net charge-offs/average loans ratio (b)
0.63
%
0.73
%
0.79
%
0.89
%
0.99
%
 
Allowance for noncovered loan losses/period-end loans (b)
1.34
%
1.41
%
1.46
%
1.51
%
1.64
%
 
Allowance for credit losses/period-end loans (b)
1.41
%
1.49
%
1.55
%
1.59
%
1.74
%
 
NPAs/loans and other real estate (b)
0.87
%
1.06
%
1.21
%
1.38
%
1.61
%
 
Allowance for noncovered loan losses/nonperforming loans
194.83
%
166.64
%
160.09
%
150.31
%
138.67
%
 
Allowance for credit losses/nonperforming loans
204.98
%
176.50
%
169.42
%
158.30
%
147.38
%
 
CAPITAL & LIQUIDITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period-end tangible common equity to assets
7.86
%
7.86
%
7.75
%
7.79
%
7.50
%
 
Average equity to assets
10.91
%
10.75
%
10.75
%
10.59
%
10.62
%
 
Average equity to total loans (c)
17.50
%
17.40
%
17.55
%
17.36
%
17.14
%
 
Average total loans to deposits (c)
78.74
%
79.12
%
78.18
%
77.05
%
78.14
%
 
AVERAGE BALANCES
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
$
14,496,937

$
14,623,441

$
14,610,628

$
14,481,208

$
14,270,871

 
Deposits
11,472,021

11,416,546

11,447,682

11,464,738

11,319,809

 
Loans, excluding acquired loans (c)
7,677,963

7,520,400

7,298,446

7,080,109

6,963,389

 
Acquired loans, including covered loans (c)
1,355,086

1,512,123

1,651,559

1,753,943

1,881,540

 
Earning assets
12,935,184

12,747,868

12,878,105

12,724,269

12,560,913

 
Shareholders' equity
1,581,009

1,572,061

1,570,411

1,533,855

1,516,227

 
ENDING BALANCES
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
$
14,670,818

$
14,441,702

$
14,688,278

$
14,347,557

$
14,466,509

 
Deposits
11,648,165

11,431,609

11,396,121

11,340,939

11,395,946

 
Loans, excluding acquired loans (c)
7,764,058

7,635,776

7,453,613

7,216,015

6,989,973

 
Acquired loans, including covered loans (c)
1,306,165

1,404,644

1,604,706

1,707,887

1,800,525

 
Goodwill
460,044

460,044

460,044

460,044

460,044

 
Intangible assets
7,757

8,239

8,782

9,325

9,868

 
Earning assets
13,318,202

13,011,267

12,885,242

12,958,324

13,129,667

 
Total shareholders' equity
1,584,105

1,565,953

1,570,654

1,550,387

1,519,957

 
NOTES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a) - Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent ("FTE") basis restates interest on tax-exempt securities and loans as if such interest were subject to federal income tax at the statutory rate. Net interest income on an FTE basis is not an accounting principle generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
(b) - Acquired loans and other real estate from First Bank, George Washington Savings Bank and Midwest Bank & Trust Company are excluded from the ratio of our allowance for loan and credit losses and NPAs.
(c) - Excludes loss share receivable of $171.1 million, $205.7 million, $220.5 million, $239.4 million and $266.0 million as of March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011, respectively.

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FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
March 31,
(Unaudited, except December 31, 2011, which is derived from the audited financial statements)
2012
 
2011
 
2011
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
188,789

 
$
219,256

 
$
168,528

 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks
301,196

 
158,063

 
470,253

 
 
Total cash and cash equivalents
489,985

 
377,319

 
638,781

 
Investment securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Held-to-maturity
100,840

 
82,764

 
65,923

 
 
Available-for-sale
3,491,647

 
3,353,553

 
3,362,751

 
 
Other investments
140,713

 
140,726

 
160,818

 
Loans held for sale
42,447

 
30,077

 
13,443

 
Noncovered loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
5,220,051

 
5,107,747

 
4,565,376

 
 
Residential mortgage
428,950

 
413,664

 
399,380

 
 
Installment
1,259,930

 
1,263,665

 
1,282,170

 
 
Home equity
739,548

 
743,982

 
736,947

 
 
Credit cards
140,618

 
146,356

 
141,864

 
 
Leases
74,112

 
73,530

 
60,487

 
 
 
Total noncovered loans
7,863,209

 
7,748,944

 
7,186,224

 
 
 
   Allowance for noncovered loan losses
(103,849
)
 
(107,699
)
 
(114,690
)
 
 
 
Net noncovered loans
7,759,360

 
7,641,245

 
7,071,534

 
Covered loans (includes loss share receivable of $171.1 million, $205.7 million and $266.0 million at March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011, respectively)
1,378,150

 
1,497,140

 
1,870,255

 
 
 
   Allowance for covered loan losses
(41,070
)
 
(36,417
)
 
(28,405
)
 
 
 
Net covered loans
1,337,080

 
1,460,723

 
1,841,850

 
 
 
Net loans
9,096,440

 
9,101,968

 
8,913,384

 
Premises and equipment, net
188,347

 
192,949

 
192,630

 
Goodwill
460,044

 
460,044

 
460,044

 
Intangible assets
7,757

 
8,239

 
9,868

 
Covered other real estate (includes loss share receivable of $0.7 million, $1.3 million and $7.9 million at March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011, respectively)
56,411

 
54,505

 
58,688

 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets
596,187

 
639,558

 
590,179

 
 
 
    Total assets
$
14,670,818

 
$
14,441,702

 
$
14,466,509

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing
$
3,136,595

 
$
3,030,225

 
$
2,925,088

 
 
Interest-bearing
1,119,102

 
1,062,896

 
815,593

 
 
Savings and money market accounts
5,742,547

 
5,595,409

 
5,188,815

 
 
Certificates and other time deposits
1,649,921

 
1,743,079

 
2,466,450

 
 
 
Total deposits
11,648,165

 
11,431,609

 
11,395,946

 
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
928,760

 
866,265

 
952,995

 
Wholesale borrowings
176,611

 
203,462

 
325,046

 
Accrued taxes, expenses, and other liabilities
333,177

 
374,413

 
272,565

 
 
 
Total liabilities
13,086,713

 
12,875,749

 
12,946,552

 
Shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock, without par value: authorized and unissued 7,000,000 shares

 

 

 
 
Preferred stock, Series A, without par value: designated 800,000 shares; none outstanding

 

 

 
 
Convertible preferred stock, Series B, without par value: designated 220,000 shares; none outstanding

 

 

 
 
Common stock, without par value; authorized 300,000,000 shares; issued: March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011 - 115,121,731 shares
127,937

 
127,937

 
127,937

 
 
Capital surplus
484,491

 
479,882

 
488,770

 
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(22,172
)
 
(23,887
)
 
(25,765
)
 
 
Retained earnings
1,144,210

 
1,131,203

 
1,091,160

 
 
Treasury stock, at cost: March 31, 2012 -5,935,169 shares; December 31, 2011 - 5,870,923 shares; March 31, 2011 - 6,387,924 shares
(150,361
)
 
(149,182
)
 
(162,145
)
 
 
 
Total shareholders' equity
1,584,105

 
1,565,953

 
1,519,957

 
 
 
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
14,670,818

 
$
14,441,702

 
$
14,466,509

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
 
 
Average Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarterly Periods
(Unaudited)
March 31,
December 31,
September 30,
June 30,
March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2012
2011
2011
2011
2011
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
378,736

$
621,899

$
517,150

$
588,487

$
520,602

Investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Held-to-maturity
90,664

89,166

85,664

79,012

64,212

Available-for-sale
3,459,439

3,231,195

3,429,631

3,382,943

3,194,751

Other investments
140,719

160,147

160,799

160,811

160,752

Loans held for sale
26,483

24,215

24,524

18,512

22,574

Noncovered loans:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
5,143,087

5,049,479

4,876,034

4,665,550

4,553,777

Residential mortgage
421,648

405,329

399,228

398,702

403,758

Installment
1,261,122

1,267,952

1,264,868

1,270,589

1,294,156

Home equity
738,154

744,326

741,497

736,117

741,596

Credit card
143,794

145,560

144,796

143,528

146,526

Leases
73,644

61,267

56,909

58,607

61,768

Total noncovered loans
7,781,449

7,673,913

7,483,332

7,273,093

7,201,581

Covered loans and loss share receivable
1,436,430

1,569,232

1,694,155

1,809,898

1,917,043

Total loans
9,217,879

9,243,145

9,177,487

9,082,991

9,118,624

Less: allowance for loan losses
142,628

141,360

138,441

143,721

134,064

Net loans
9,075,251

9,101,785

9,039,046

8,939,270

8,984,560

Total earning assets
12,935,184

12,747,868

12,878,105

12,724,269

12,560,913

Premises and equipment, net
190,669

193,219

192,218

192,584

195,296

Accrued interest receivable and other assets
1,134,976

1,201,815

1,161,596

1,119,589

1,128,124

TOTAL ASSETS
$
14,496,937

$
14,623,441

$
14,610,628

$
14,481,208

$
14,270,871

LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing
$
3,036,590

$
3,013,543

$
2,988,521

$
2,998,090

$
2,874,884

Interest-bearing
1,066,132

991,456

913,252

824,125

841,545

Savings and money market accounts
5,675,052

5,569,213

5,446,351

5,279,353

4,978,773

Certificates and other time deposits
1,694,247

1,842,334

2,099,558

2,363,170

2,624,607

Total deposits
11,472,021

11,416,546

11,447,682

11,464,738

11,319,809

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
887,715

999,639

969,020

884,244

848,169

Wholesale borrowings
184,659

225,116

320,691

325,057

325,296

Total funds
12,544,395

12,641,301

12,737,393

12,674,039

12,493,274

Accrued taxes, expenses and other liabilities
371,533

410,079

302,824

273,314

261,370

Total liabilities
12,915,928

13,051,380

13,040,217

12,947,353

12,754,644

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
127,937

127,937

127,937

127,937

127,937

Capital surplus
481,856

479,257

477,864

479,078

486,907

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(19,862
)
(15,198
)
(2,211
)
(16,402
)
(26,703
)
Retained earnings
1,140,953

1,129,392

1,116,207

1,095,270

1,089,554

Treasury stock
(149,875
)
(149,327
)
(149,386
)
(152,028
)
(161,468
)
Total shareholders' equity
1,581,009

1,572,061

1,570,411

1,533,855

1,516,227

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
14,496,937

$
14,623,441

$
14,610,628

$
14,481,208

$
14,270,871

 
 
 
 
 
 

7

FirstMerit Corporation Reports First Quarter 2012 EPS Results

FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND SUBIDARIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average Consolidated Balance Sheets
Fully Tax-equivalent Interest Rates and Interest Differential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended
 
Three months ended
 
Three months ended
 
March 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
March 31, 2011
(Unaudited)
Average
 
 
 
Average
 
Average
 
 
 
Average
 
Average
 
 
 
Average
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
378,736

 
 
 
 
 
$
621,899

 
 
 
 
 
$
520,602

 
 
 
 
Investment securities and federal funds sold:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government agency obligations (taxable)
2,882,045

 
19,679

 
2.75
%
 
2,761,042

 
19,028

 
2.73
%
 
2,783,053

 
19,368

 
2.82
%
Obligations of states and political subdivisions (tax exempt)
436,804

 
5,864

 
5.40
%
 
403,405

 
5,568

 
5.48
%
 
357,511

 
5,281

 
5.99
%
Other securities and federal funds sold
371,973

 
2,739

 
2.96
%
 
316,061

 
2,406

 
3.02
%
 
279,151

 
2,117

 
3.08
%
Total investment securities and federal funds sold
3,690,822

 
28,282

 
3.08
%
 
3,480,508

 
27,002

 
3.08
%
 
3,419,715

 
26,766

 
3.17
%
Loans held for sale
26,483

 
283

 
4.30
%
 
24,215

 
266

 
4.36
%
 
22,574

 
274

 
4.92
%
Loans, including loss share receivable
9,217,879

 
103,156

 
4.50
%
 
9,243,145

 
107,612

 
4.62
%
 
9,118,624

 
114,562

 
5.10
%
Total earning assets
12,935,184

 
131,721

 
4.10
%
 
12,747,868

 
134,880

 
4.20
%
 
12,560,913

 
141,602

 
4.57
%
Allowance for loan losses
(142,628
)
 
 
 
 
 
(141,360
)
 
 
 
 
 
(134,064
)
 
 
 
 
Other assets
1,325,645

 
 
 
 
 
1,395,034

 
 
 
 
 
1,323,420

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
14,496,937

 
 
 
 
 
$
14,623,441

 
 
 
 
 
$
14,270,871

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing
$
3,036,590

 

 
%
 
$
3,013,543

 

 
%
 
$
2,874,884

 

 
%
Interest-bearing
1,066,132

 
247

 
0.09
%
 
991,456

 
237

 
0.09
%
 
841,545

 
184

 
0.09
%
Savings and money market accounts
5,675,052

 
5,103

 
0.36
%
 
5,569,213

 
5,998

 
0.43
%
 
4,978,773

 
7,845

 
0.64
%
Certificates and other time deposits
1,694,247

 
3,524

 
0.84
%
 
1,842,334

 
3,201

 
0.69
%
 
2,624,607

 
6,827

 
1.05
%
Total deposits
11,472,021

 
8,874

 
0.31
%
 
11,416,546

 
9,436

 
0.33
%
 
11,319,809

 
14,856

 
0.53
%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
887,715

 
268

 
0.12
%
 
999,639

 
512

 
0.20
%
 
848,169

 
915

 
0.44
%
Wholesale borrowings
184,659

 
1,151

 
2.51
%
 
225,116

 
1,334

 
2.35
%
 
325,296

 
1,640

 
2.04
%
Total interest bearing liabilities
9,507,805

 
10,293

 
0.44
%
 
9,627,758

 
11,282

 
0.46
%
 
9,618,390

 
17,411

 
0.73
%
Other liabilities
371,533

 
 
 
 
 
410,079

 
 
 
 
 
261,370

 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity
1,581,009

 
 
 
 
 
1,572,061

 
 
 
 
 
1,516,227

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
14,496,937

 
 
 
 
 
$
14,623,441

 
 
 
 
 
$
14,270,871

 
 
 
 
Net yield on earning assets
$
12,935,184

 
121,428

 
3.78
%
 
$
12,747,868

 
123,598

 
3.85
%
 
$
12,560,913

 
124,191

 
4.01
%
Interest rate spread
 
 
 
 
3.66
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.73
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.84
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note: Interest income on tax-exempt securities and loans has been adjusted to a fully-taxable equivalent basis.
Nonaccrual loans have been included in the average balances.

8

FirstMerit Corporation Reports First Quarter 2012 EPS Results

FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
Quarters ended
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
March 31,
 
 
 
 
2012
 
2011
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
Loans and loans held for sale
$
103,082

 
$
114,555

 
Investment securities
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable
22,418

 
21,485

 
 
Tax-exempt
3,580

 
3,195

 
 
Total investment securities interest
25,998

 
24,680

 
 
 
Total interest income
129,080

 
139,235

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing
247

 
184

 
 
Savings and money market accounts
5,103

 
7,845

 
 
Certificates and other time deposits
3,524

 
6,827

 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
268

 
915

 
Wholesale borrowings
1,151

 
1,640

 
 
Total interest expense
10,293

 
17,411

 
 
Net interest income
118,787

 
121,824

Provision for noncovered loan losses
8,129

 
17,018

Provision for covered loan losses
5,932

 
5,331

 
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
104,726

 
99,475

Other income:
 
 
 
 
Trust department income
5,627

 
5,514

 
Service charges on deposits
14,409

 
14,910

 
Credit card fees
10,180

 
12,207

 
ATM and other service fees
3,790

 
2,917

 
Bank owned life insurance income
3,056

 
5,241

 
Investment services and insurance
2,247

 
2,447

 
Investment securities gains, net
260

 

 
Loan sales and servicing income
6,691

 
2,785

 
Other operating income
5,466

 
6,735

 
 
Total other income
51,726

 
52,756

Other expenses:
 
 
 
 
Salaries, wages, pension and employee benefits
63,973

 
59,871

 
Net occupancy expense
8,592

 
8,594

 
Equipment expense
7,104

 
6,836

 
Stationery, supplies and postage
2,143

 
2,705

 
Bankcard, loan processing and other costs
7,653

 
7,562

 
Professional services
3,352

 
5,793

 
Amortization of intangibles
483

 
543

 
FDIC insurance expense
3,720

 
4,366

 
Other operating expense
16,748

 
18,175

 
 
Total other expenses
113,768

 
114,445

 
 
 
Income before income tax expense
42,684

 
37,786

Income tax expense
12,340

 
10,226

 
 
 
Net income
$
30,344

 
$
27,560

Other comprehensive income, net of taxes
 
 
 
 
Changes in unrealized securities' holding gains and losses
$
1,884

 
$
338

 
Reclassification for realized securities' gains
(169
)
 

 
Total other comprehensive gain, net of taxes
1,715

 
338

 
 
Comprehensive income
$
32,059

 
$
27,898

Net income applicable to common shares
$
30,344

 
$
27,560

Net income used in diluted EPS calculation
$
30,344

 
$
27,560

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic
109,211

 
108,769

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted
109,211

 
108,770

Basic earnings per common share
$
0.28

 
$
0.25

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.28

 
$
0.25

Dividend per common share
$
0.16

 
$
0.16

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

9

FirstMerit Corporation Reports First Quarter 2012 EPS Results

FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income---linked quarters
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarterly Results
(Unaudited)
2012
2011
2011
2011
2011
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
1st Qtr
4th Qtr
3rd Qtr
2nd Qtr
1st Qtr
Loans and loans held for sale
$
103,082

$
107,516

$
108,417

$
107,904

$
114,555

Investment securities
25,998

24,732

25,138

25,313

24,680

Total interest income
129,080

132,248

133,555

133,217

139,235

Interest on deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing
247

237

218

177

184

Savings and money market accounts
5,103

5,998

6,929

7,398

7,845

Certificates and other time deposits
3,524

3,201

4,370

5,606

6,827

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
268

512

977

940

915

Wholesale borrowings
1,151

1,334

1,669

1,653

1,640

Total interest expense
10,293

11,282

14,163

15,774

17,411

Net interest income
118,787

120,966

119,392

117,443

121,824

Provision for noncovered loan losses
8,129

12,275

14,604

10,138

17,018

Provision for covered loan losses
5,932

2,773

4,768

7,481

5,331

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
104,726

105,918

100,020

99,824

99,475

Other income:
 
 
 
 
 
Trust department income
5,627

5,413

5,607

5,863

5,514

Service charges on deposits
14,409

15,622

17,838

15,712

14,910

Credit card fees
10,180

10,182

13,640

13,510

12,207

ATM and other service fees
3,790

3,920

3,801

3,063

2,917

Bank owned life insurance income
3,056

3,381

3,182

3,015

5,241

Investment services and insurance
2,247

1,844

1,965

1,972

2,447

Investment securities gains, net
260

5,790

4,402

889


Loan sales and servicing income
6,691

5,102

3,426

2,891

2,785

Other operating income
5,466

8,483

6,911

4,576

6,735

Total other income
51,726

59,737

60,772

51,491

52,756

Other expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries, wages, pension and employee benefits
63,973

62,546

61,232

56,713

59,871

Net occupancy expense
8,592

7,270

8,464

8,086

8,594

Equipment expense
7,104

7,234

7,073

6,816

6,836

Stationery, supplies and postage
2,143

2,719

2,517

2,750

2,705

Bankcard, loan processing and other costs
7,653

7,948

8,449

8,266

7,562

Professional services
3,352

5,763

5,732

5,940

5,793

Amortization of intangibles
483

543

543

543

543

FDIC insurance expense
3,720

5,119

3,240

4,581

4,366

Other operating expense
16,748

24,732

18,707

16,373

18,175

Total other expenses
113,768

123,874

115,957

110,068

114,445

Income before income tax expense
42,684

41,781

44,835

41,247

37,786

Income taxes
12,340

11,285

13,098

11,484

10,226

Net income
30,344

30,496

31,737

29,763

27,560

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes
1,715

(19,233
)
4,491

16,620

338

Comprehensive income
$
32,059

$
11,263

$
36,228

$
46,383

$
27,898

Net income applicable to common shares
$
30,344

$
30,496

$
31,737

$
29,763

$
27,560

Net income used in diluted EPS calculation
$
30,344

$
30,496

$
31,737

$
29,763

$
27,560

Weighted average common shares - basic
109,211

109,249

109,245

109,138

108,769

Weighted average common shares - diluted
109,211

109,249

109,246

109,139

108,770

Basic earnings per common share
$
0.28

$
0.28

$
0.29

$
0.27

$
0.25

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.28

$
0.28

$
0.29

$
0.27

$
0.25

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

10

FirstMerit Corporation Reports First Quarter 2012 EPS Results

FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
 
 
Asset Quality Information (excluding Acquired Assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited, except December 31, 2011 annual period which is derived from the audited financial statements)
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands, except ratios)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarterly Periods
 
Annual Period
 
March 31,
December 31,
September 30,
June 30,
March 31,
 
December 31,
Allowance for Credit Losses
2012
2011
2011
2011
2011
 
2011
Allowance for noncovered loan losses, beginning of period
$
107,699

$
109,187

$
109,187

$
114,690

$
114,690

 
$
114,690

Provision for noncovered loan losses
8,129

12,275

14,604

10,138

17,018

 
54,035

Charge-offs
17,417

18,984

20,014

20,958

22,812

 
82,768

Recoveries
5,438

5,221

5,410

5,317

5,794

 
21,742

Net charge-offs
11,979

13,763

14,604

15,641

17,018

 
61,026

Allowance for noncovered loan losses, end of period
$
103,849

$
107,699

$
109,187

$
109,187

$
114,690

 
$
107,699

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, beginning of period
$
6,373

$
6,360

$
5,799

$
7,202

$
8,849

 
$
8,849

Provision for/(relief of) credit losses
(963
)
13

561

(1,403
)
(1,647
)
 
(2,476
)
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, end of period
$
5,410

$
6,373

$
6,360

$
5,799

$
7,202

 
$
6,373

Allowance for Credit Losses
$
109,259

$
114,072

$
115,547

$
114,986

$
121,892

 
$
114,072

Ratios (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses as a % of average loans
0.43
%
0.65
%
0.79
%
0.57
 %
0.99
 %
 
0.75
%
Provision for credit losses as a % of average loans
%
%
0.03
%
(0.08
)%
(0.10
)%
 
%
Net charge-offs as a % of average loans
0.63
%
0.73
%
0.79
%
0.89
 %
0.99
 %
 
0.85
%
Allowance for loan losses as a % of period-end loans
1.34
%
1.41
%
1.46
%
1.51
 %
1.64
 %
 
1.41
%
Allowance for credit losses as a % of period-end loans
1.41
%
1.49
%
1.55
%
1.59
 %
1.74
 %
 
1.49
%
Allowance for loan losses as a % of nonperforming loans
194.83
%
166.64
%
160.09
%
150.31
 %
138.67
 %
 
166.64
%
Allowance for credit losses as a % of nonperforming loans
204.98
%
176.50
%
169.42
%
158.30
 %
147.38
 %
 
176.50
%
Asset Quality (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccrual
$
44,486

$
55,755

$
59,928

$
63,688

$
71,246

 
$
55,755

Other nonperforming loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccrual
8,815

8,876

8,275

8,951

11,460

 
8,876

Total nonperforming loans
53,301

64,631

68,203

72,639

82,706

 
64,631

Other real estate ("ORE")
14,670

16,463

22,172

27,207

30,053

 
16,463

Total nonperforming assets ("NPAs")
$
67,971

$
81,094

$
90,375

$
99,846

$
112,759

 
$
81,094

NPAs as % of period-end loans + ORE
0.87
%
1.06
%
1.21
%
1.38
 %
1.61
 %
 
1.06
%
Past due 90 days or more & accruing interest
$
6,808

$
8,866

$
6,268

$
10,424

$
5,652

 
$
8,866

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a) Excludes acquired loans and related loss share receivable with a period end balance of $1.5 billion, $1.6 billion, $1.8 billion, $1.9 billion and $2.1 billion and covered ORE and related loss share receivable with a period end balance of $56.4 million, $54.5 million, $61.9 million, $58.5 million and $58.7 million at March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011.


11

FirstMerit Corporation Reports First Quarter 2012 EPS Results

FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest Income and Noninterest Expense Detail
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2011
 
2011
 
2011
QUARTERLY OTHER INCOME DETAIL
 
1st Qtr
 
4th Qtr
 
3rd Qtr
 
2nd Qtr
 
1st Qtr
Trust department income
 
$
5,627

 
$
5,413

 
$
5,607

 
$
5,863

 
$
5,514

Service charges on deposits
 
14,409

 
15,622

 
17,838

 
15,712

 
14,910

Credit card fees
 
10,180

 
10,182

 
13,640

 
13,510

 
12,207

ATM and other service fees
 
3,790

 
3,920

 
3,801

 
3,063

 
2,917

Bank owned life insurance income
 
3,056

 
3,381

 
3,182

 
3,015

 
5,241

Investment services and insurance
 
2,247

 
1,844

 
1,965

 
1,972

 
2,447

Investment securities gains, net
 
260

 
5,790

 
4,402

 
889

 

Loan sales and servicing income
 
6,691

 
5,102

 
3,426

 
2,891

 
2,785

Other operating income
 
5,466

 
8,483

 
6,911

 
4,576

 
6,735

Total Other Income
 
$
51,726

 
$
59,737

 
$
60,772

 
$
51,491

 
$
52,756

 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2011
 
2011
 
2011
QUARTERLY OTHER EXPENSES DETAIL
 
1st Qtr
 
4th Qtr
 
3rd Qtr
 
2nd Qtr
 
1st Qtr
Salaries, wages, pension and employee benefits
 
$
63,973

 
$
62,546

 
$
61,232

 
$
56,713

 
$
59,871

Net occupancy expense
 
8,592

 
7,270

 
8,464

 
8,086

 
8,594

Equipment expense
 
7,104

 
7,234

 
7,073

 
6,816

 
6,836

Taxes, other than income taxes
 
1,955

 
1,389

 
1,507

 
922

 
1,960

Stationery, supplies and postage
 
2,143

 
2,719

 
2,517

 
2,750

 
2,705

Bankcard, loan processing and other costs
 
7,653

 
7,948

 
8,449

 
8,266

 
7,562

Advertising
 
1,684

 
2,275

 
2,391

 
2,287

 
2,384

Professional services
 
3,352

 
5,763

 
5,732

 
5,940

 
5,793

Telephone
 
1,398

 
1,525

 
1,570

 
1,462

 
1,486

Amortization of intangibles
 
483

 
543

 
543

 
543

 
543

FDIC insurance expense
 
3,720

 
5,119

 
3,240

 
4,581

 
4,366

Other operating expense
 
11,711

 
19,543

 
13,239

 
11,702

 
12,345

Total Other Expenses
 
$
113,768

 
$
123,874

 
$
115,957

 
$
110,068

 
$
114,445


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FirstMerit Corporation Reports First Quarter 2012 EPS Results

FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
 
 
Allowance for Noncovered Loan Losses - Net Charge-off Detail
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
Quarters ended
 
Year ended
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2011
Allowance for noncovered loan losses - beginning of period
$
107,699

 
$
114,690

 
$
114,690

Loans charged off:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
6,999

 
7,924

 
31,943

Residential mortgage
862

 
1,664

 
4,819

Installment
5,238

 
8,091

 
25,839

Home equity
2,324

 
2,156

 
8,691

Credit cards
1,583

 
2,318

 
7,846

Leases

 

 
778

Overdrafts
411

 
659

 
2,852

Total
17,417

 
22,812

 
82,768

Recoveries:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
694

 
608

 
2,703

Residential mortgage
35

 
89

 
221

Installment
3,180

 
3,688

 
13,639

Home equity
645

 
467

 
1,985

Credit cards
630

 
647

 
2,264

Manufactured housing
22

 
31

 
119

Leases
37

 
32

 
37

Overdrafts
195

 
232

 
774

Total
5,438

 
5,794

 
21,742

Net charge-offs
11,979

 
17,018

 
61,026

Provision for noncovered loan losses
8,129

 
17,018

 
54,035

Allowance for noncovered loan losses - end of period
$
103,849

 
$
114,690

 
$
107,699

 
 
 
 
 
 
Average loans (a)
$
7,677,963

 
$
6,963,389

 
$
7,217,349

Ratio to average loans (a):
 
 
 
 
 
(Annualized) net charge-offs
0.63
%
 
0.99
%
 
0.85
%
Provision for loan losses
0.43
%
 
0.99
%
 
0.75
%
Loans, period-end (a)
$
7,764,058

 
$
6,989,973

 
$
7,635,776

 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for credit losses (a):
$
109,259

 
$
121,892

 
$
114,072

As a multiple of (annualized) net charge-offs
2.27

 
1.77

 
1.87

Allowance for noncovered loan losses (a):
 
 
 
 
 
As a percent of period-end noncovered loans
1.34
%
 
1.64
%
 
1.41
%
As a multiple of (annualized) net noncovered charge-offs
2.16

 
1.66

 
1.76

(a) Excludes acquired loans and loss share receivable.


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