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Q2 2012 Investor Presentation
Q2 2012 Investor Presentation
Brian L. Vance, President and CEO
Jeffrey J. Deuel, Executive Vice President and COO
Donald J. Hinson, Senior Vice President and CFO
Heritage
Financial
Corporation
Exhibit 99.1


Forward Looking Statement
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This presentation contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to:
The credit and concentration risks of lending activities
Changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas
Competitive market pricing factors and interest rate risks
Market interest rate volatility
Balance sheet (for example, loans) concentrations
Fluctuations in demand for loans and other financial services in our market areas
Changes in legislative or regulatory requirements or the results of regulatory examinations
The ability to recruit and retain key management and staff
Risks associated with our ability to implement our expansion strategy and merger integration
Stability of funding sources and continued availability of borrowings
Adverse changes in the securities markets
The inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us
Changes in accounting policies and practices and the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our
assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; and
These and other risks as may be detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Moreover, you should treat
these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known to the
Company. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements
to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events
or circumstances after the date of such statements. These
risks could cause our actual results for 2012 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements by, or on behalf of, us, and could negatively affect the Company’s operating and stock price performance.


Overview
Company Information
Financial Performance
Corporate Strategies
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Company Information
Company Information
4


Our Market Area
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Total assets: $1.17 billion
Branches: 27
Total assets: $164.1 million
Branches: 6
Financial Data as of June 30, 2012


Award Recognition
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Top Places to Work
Business Examiner –
2012 -
Large Company & Appreciation Awards and 2009           
Large Company & Equity Award
Washington Best Workplaces
Puget Sound Business Journal –
Gold Award 2011, Bronze Award 2010 and
Silver Award 2009   
The 100 Best Companies to Work For
The Seattle Business Magazine–
2nd Midsized Companies for 2010


Financial Performance
Financial Performance
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Balance Sheet
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Loan Portfolio
9
Financial data as of June 30, 2012


Credit Quality
10
* HFWA ratios relate to originated loan portfolios only. Regional Peer data not available for Q2’12
Regional
Peer
Group
(12):
Ticker
Symbols
BANR,
CACB,
COLB,
FFNW,
HOME,
NRIM,
PCBK,
PRWT,
RVSB,
TSBK,
WBCO,
WCBO 
Source:  SNL Financial


Deposit Base
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Total Deposits                                                $1.1 billion
Cost of Deposits                                0.42%
Non-Maturity Deposits / Total Deposits      72.4%
Cost of Interest Bearing Deposits    0.53%
Financial data as of June 30, 2012


Core Deposit Growth
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Equity Growth
13


Earnings
Annual Net Income
Quarterly Net Income
14


Net Interest Margin
Annual NIM
Quarterly NIM
15
Adjusted
Net
Interest
Margin
removes
the
effects
of
“incremental
accretion
income”
from
net
interest
income
in
the
net
interest
margin
calculation.
“Incremental
accretion
income”
represents
the
amount
of
income
recorded
on
the
acquired
loans
above
the
contractual
stated
interest
rate
of
the
individual
loan
notes.
This
income
stems
from
the
discount
established
at
the
time
these
loan
portfolios
were
acquired
and
modified
as
a
result of quarterly cash flow re-estimations.


Operating Expenses
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Corporate Strategies
Corporate Strategies
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Growth Initiatives
Organic Growth
Lender recruitment
Strategic branching
Develop Southwest Washington
Wealth Management initiative
Targeted Acquisitions
Enhance Pacific Northwest footprint
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Growth Initiatives
Lender Recruitment
During 2011 and 2012 we hired 9 new Lenders and
a Market Executive
4 lenders in King County (Seattle/Bellevue/Kent)
2 lenders in Pierce County (Tacoma)
1 lender in Thurston County (Olympia)
1 lender in Clark County (Vancouver)
1 lender in Portland, OR
1 Market Executive for Vancouver, WA / OR
Continue to recruit Lenders
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Growth Initiatives
Loan Growth
Increased net loans $24.8 million, or 2.5%, in  2011
Increased originated loans $95.9 million, or 12.9%,
in 2011
Originated loan growth was $15.7 million, or 1.9%,
during first 6 months of 2012
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Growth Initiatives
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Wealth Management
Trust services added in Cowlitz Bank transaction
Wealth Management leader joined team in 2011
Goal to align existing Trust and Brokerage Services with
new Investment Management Services to create integrated
Wealth Management platform
Serve the clients on both sides of their balance sheet with
responsive credit products as well as comprehensive asset
management services
Relatively low capital requirements, fee income from
organic growth, and growth through acquisitions


Leverage Capital
FDIC Acquisitions
Successfully completed two FDIC acquisitions
Continue to consider future FDIC assisted
transactions
Expect very few closures in WA/OR in 2012
Bank Mergers and Acquisitions
Actively seeking M&A opportunities
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Capital Management Strategies
Cash Dividends
Stock Repurchases
Announced 5% repurchase program in Q3 2011
Since inception, repurchased 590,832 shares (76%
of repurchase program at an average price of $12.83)
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2011
2012
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q1
Q2
Q3
Quarterly
Dividend
$0.03
$0.05
$0.05
$0.06
$0.08
$0.08
Special
Dividend
-
-
$0.25
-
$0.20
-


Capital Return
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Total
Capital
Returned*
Since
Q1
2011
(%
of
Tg.
Common
Equity
in
Q1
2011)
HFWA has returned more
capital to shareholders
than most peers since
Q1 2011 based on
beginning balance of
tangible common equity
Total amount of capital
returned through cash
dividends and buybacks
since Q1 2011, as a % of
tangible common equity
9.93% vs. median
5.59%
Source: SNL Financial, as of 6/30/2012 unless noted otherwise
*Total capital returned includes all cash dividends and stock buybacks since Q1 2011
**As of 3/31/2012. 2
nd
quarter information not yet available


Capital Return
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HFWA has returned
more capital to
shareholders than
accumulated net
income since Q1
2011
142.6% of net
income has
been returned
to shareholders
through
dividends and
buybacks
51.5% median
Total Capital Returned* / Net Income (Since Q1 2011)
Source: SNL Financial, as of 6/30/2012 unless noted otherwise
*Total capital returned includes all cash dividends and stock buybacks since Q1 2011
**As of 3/31/2012. 2
nd
quarter information not yet available


Capital Return
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HFWA has returned capital through both dividends and stock buybacks
59.3% through dividends and 40.7% through buybacks
vs. peer median 89.1% through dividends and 10.9% through buybacks
More advantageous for shareholders from a tax perspective for stock buybacks vs. dividends
None of the selected companies had a buyback program in place without a dividend program as well
Source: SNL Financial, as of 6/30/2012 unless noted otherwise
*Total capital returned includes all cash dividends and stock buybacks since Q1 2011
**As of 3/31/2012. 2
nd
quarter information not yet available
Mix of Capital Returned* (Since Q1 2011)


Conclusion
Conclusion
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Investment Value
Strong financial performance trends
Well-positioned to take advantage of the right
opportunities
Continuing focus on building long-term
franchise value
Disciplined approach to acquisitions
Experienced management team supported by
a strong Board of Directors
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Thank You
Thank You
Questions?
Questions?
Heritage Financial Corporation
Heritage Financial Corporation