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News Release
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.
One Pierce Place, Suite 1500
Itasca, Illinois 60143-9768
(630) 875-7450
www.firstmidwest.com
 
 
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTACT:




Paul F. Clemens
(Investors)
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
(630) 875-7347
paul.clemens@firstmidwest.com
James M. Roolf
(Media)
SVP and Corporate Relations Officer
(630) 875-7533
jim.roolf@firstmidwest.com
 
 
 
 
TRADED:
NASDAQ Global Select Market
 
 
 
 
 
SYMBOL:
FMBI
 


FIRST MIDWEST BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES
2014 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

EPS Up 20% - Improved Asset Quality -
Strong Loan Growth - Lower Noninterest Expense

ITASCA, IL, April 22, 2014 - Today, First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company" or "First Midwest") (NASDAQ NGS: FMBI), the holding company of First Midwest Bank (the "Bank"), reported results of operations and financial condition for the first quarter of 2014. Net income applicable to common shares for the first quarter of 2014 was $17.4 million, or $0.24 per share. This compares to $14.4 million, or $0.20 per share, for the first quarter of 2013 and $18.9 million, or $0.26 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2013.

"Performance for the quarter was solid, reflecting continued progress on a number of our strategic priorities," said Michael L. Scudder, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. "Results for the first quarter of 2014 were 20% improved over this same time last year, largely on the strength of diversified business growth, continued improvement in our credit profile, and lower operating overhead. Prior quarter comparisons reflected strong growth in our commercial lending and wealth management businesses, as well as stable net interest margins. However, the positive impact of these benefits was lessened in part by the operating impact of unusually harsh weather conditions in the Midwest."

Mr. Scudder continued, "We continue to deliver on our priorities of growing and diversifying our revenues while maintaining a disciplined risk profile. Loans grew 10% from the prior year quarter reflecting continued commercial sales. Over the same period, wealth management revenues improved 11%, with trust assets under management now standing at over $7 billion."

Mr. Scudder concluded, "Looking ahead, our expectations for continuing economic recovery and the strength of our core deposit funding, asset sensitivity, and capital foundation leave us well positioned to grow and return value to our shareholders."






1





SELECT HIGHLIGHTS

Generating Business Momentum
Grew total loans, excluding covered loans, by 10% from March 31, 2013 and 8% annualized from December 31, 2013.

Increased earnings per share by 20% compared to the first quarter of 2013.

Grew wealth management fees by 11% from March 31, 2013 and achieved 12.4% growth in assets under management to over $7 billion.

Maintained noninterest income at $27 million, consistent with the first and fourth quarters of 2013.

Maintained net interest margin of 3.61%, consistent with the fourth quarter of 2013.

Decreased noninterest expense by 2% compared to the first and fourth quarters of 2013, despite comparatively higher weather related occupancy costs of $705,000 and $1.2 million, respectively.


Improving Credit and Strengthening Capital

Decreased non-performing assets by 27% compared to March 31, 2013 and 12% compared to December 31, 2013.

Reduced performing potential problem loans by 21% compared to March 31, 2013.

Recorded annualized net loan charge-offs to average loans, excluding covered loans, of 0.48%, consistent with the full year of 2013.

Grew Tier 1 common capital to risk-weighted assets to 10.39% as of March 31, 2014, a 77 basis point improvement from March 31, 2013.





2




Net Interest Income and Margin Analysis
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
 
Quarters Ended
 
March 31, 2014
 
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
March 31, 2013
 
Average Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 
Yield/
Rate
(%)
 
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 
Yield/
Rate
(%)
 
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 
Yield/
Rate
(%)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other interest-earning assets
$
537,137

 
$
382

 
0.29
 
 
$
610,792

 
$
448

 
0.29

 
 
$
584,170

 
$
434

 
0.30

Trading securities
17,470

 
28

 
0.64
 
 
16,569

 
72

 
1.74

 
 
14,357

 
36

 
1.00

Investment securities (1)
1,167,803

 
10,403

 
3.56
 
 
1,211,868

 
10,582

 
3.49

 
 
1,175,063

 
9,940

 
3.38

Federal Home Loan Bank and
  Federal Reserve Bank stock
35,161

 
335

 
3.81
 
 
35,161

 
332

 
3.78

 
 
47,232

 
339

 
2.87

Loans (1)(2)
5,722,457

 
61,518

 
4.36
 
 
5,675,293

 
63,728

 
4.45

 
 
5,372,034

 
63,450

 
4.79

Total interest-earning assets (1)
7,480,028

 
72,666

 
3.93
 
 
7,549,683

 
75,162

 
3.95

 
 
7,192,856

 
74,199

 
4.18

Cash and due from banks
111,500

 
 
 
 
 
 
123,128

 
 
 
 
 
 
110,073

 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan and covered
  loan losses
(86,726
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(91,860
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(99,086
)
 
 
 
 
Other assets
777,685

 
 
 
 
 
 
793,359

 
 
 
 
 
 
867,458

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
8,282,487

 
 
 
 
 
 
$
8,374,310

 
 
 
 
 
 
$
8,071,301

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing transaction deposits
$
3,652,938

 
792

 
0.09
 
 
$
3,678,591

 
788

 
0.08

 
 
$
3,503,930

 
892

 
0.10

Time deposits
1,196,449

 
1,805

 
0.61
 
 
1,234,517

 
1,953

 
0.63

 
 
1,374,529

 
2,428

 
0.72

Borrowed funds
222,491

 
383

 
0.70
 
 
213,761

 
390

 
0.72

 
 
199,891

 
442

 
0.90

Senior and subordinated debt
190,949

 
3,015

 
6.40
 
 
207,162

 
3,301

 
6.32

 
 
214,796

 
3,435

 
6.49

Total interest-bearing liabilities
5,262,827

 
5,995

 
0.46
 
 
5,334,031

 
6,432

 
0.48

 
 
5,293,146

 
7,197

 
0.55

Demand deposits
1,928,289

 
 
 
 
 
 
1,956,570

 
 
 
 
 
 
1,740,825

 
 
 
 
Total funding sources
7,191,116

 
 
 
 
 
 
7,290,601

 
 
 
 
 
 
7,033,971

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
75,969

 
 
 
 
 
 
87,250

 
 
 
 
 
 
89,270

 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity - common
1,015,402

 
 
 
 
 
 
996,459

 
 
 
 
 
 
948,060

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and
  stockholders’ equity
$
8,282,487

 
 
 
 
 
 
$
8,374,310

 
 
 
 
 
 
$
8,071,301

 
 
 
 
Net interest income/margin (1) 
 
 
$
66,671

 
3.61
 
 
 
 
$
68,730

 
3.62

 
 
 
 
$
67,002

 
3.77


(1) Interest income and yields on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a tax-equivalent basis, assuming a federal income tax rate of 35%. This non-GAAP financial measure assists management in comparing revenue from both taxable and tax-exempt sources. The corresponding income tax impact related to tax-exempt items is recorded within income tax expense. These adjustments have no impact on net income.
(2) This item includes covered interest-earning assets consisting of loans acquired through the Company’s Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”)-assisted transactions subject to loss sharing agreements and the related FDIC indemnification asset.

For the first quarter of 2014, average interest-earning assets decreased $69.7 million from the fourth quarter of 2013 driven by a decline in other interest-earning assets and investment securities, which was partially offset by growth in the loan portfolio. Compared to the first quarter of 2013, average interest-earning assets rose $287.2 million primarily from loan growth.

The decrease in total interest-bearing liabilities of $71.2 million from the fourth quarter of 2013 resulted from lower levels of time deposits and senior and subordinated debt, in addition to seasonal declines in interest-bearing transaction deposits. Compared to the first quarter of 2013, the reduction in time deposits and senior and subordinated debt more than offset the rise in interest-bearing transaction deposits.

Tax-equivalent net interest margin for the current quarter was 3.61%, remaining stable compared to the fourth quarter of 2013 and decreasing 16 basis points from the first quarter of 2013. Compared to both prior periods, the decline in the yield on loans reflects the continued shift in the loan mix to floating rate loans as well as the decline in higher yielding covered interest earning assets. The $2.1 million decline in net interest income from the linked quarter resulted from two fewer days in the quarter and the shift in the loan mix, which was mitigated by loan growth and an improved funding mix.



3




Noninterest Income Analysis
(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 
 
Quarters Ended
 
March 31, 2014
Percent Change From
 
 
March 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
March 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2013
 
March 31,
2013
Service charges on deposit accounts
 
$
8,020

 
$
9,259

 
$
8,677

 
(13.4
)
 
(7.6
)
Wealth management fees
 
6,457

 
6,202

 
5,839

 
4.1

 
10.6

Card-based fees
 
5,335

 
5,517

 
5,076

 
(3.3
)
 
5.1

Mortgage banking income
 
1,115

 
1,055

 
1,966

 
5.7

 
(43.3
)
Merchant servicing fees
 
2,709

 
2,585

 
2,554

 
4.8

 
6.1

Other service charges, commissions, and fees
 
1,413

 
2,094

 
1,646

 
(32.5
)
 
(14.2
)
Total fee-based revenues
 
25,049

 
26,712

 
25,758

 
(6.2
)
 
(2.8
)
Net securities gains
 
1,073

 
147

 

 
N/M

 
N/M

Other income
 
937

 
897

 
781

 
4.5

 
20.0

Net trading gains (1)
 
191

 
1,057

 
1,036

 
(81.9
)
 
(81.6
)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
 

 
(1,034
)
 

 
N/M

 
N/M

Total noninterest income
 
$
27,250

 
$
27,779

 
$
27,575

 
(1.9
)
 
(1.2
)

N/M - Not meaningful.

(1) Net trading gains result from changes in the fair value of diversified investment securities held in a grantor trust under deferred compensation agreements and are substantially offset by nonqualified plan expense for each period presented.

Total noninterest income of $27.3 million was consistent with the fourth quarter and first quarter of 2013. For the linked quarters, growth in wealth management fees, mortgage banking income, and merchant servicing fees mitigated decreases in service charges on deposit accounts and fee income generated by sales of capital market products to commercial clients. New customer relationships drove the increase in wealth management fees as trust assets under management increased 5.7% to $7.1 billion compared to the fourth quarter of 2013. Seasonally lower volumes of non-sufficient funds ("NSF") transactions contributed to the decrease in service charges on deposit accounts. Additionally, the Company recorded a pre-tax securities gain of $1.1 million from the sale of a portion of its hedge fund investment.

Compared to the first quarter of 2013, growth in wealth management fees, card-based fees, merchant servicing fees, and net securities gains substantially offset decreases in NSF transactions, mortgage banking income, and fees from sales of capital market products. Wealth management fees grew due to a 12.4% increase in assets under management compared to the first quarter of 2013. During the first quarter of 2013, we sold $54.0 million of 1-4 family mortgage loans in the secondary market compared to $50.8 million in loans sold in the first quarter of 2014. Decreases in market pricing contributed to the decline in mortgage banking income compared to the first quarter of 2013.



4




Noninterest Expense Analysis
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
 
 
Quarters Ended
 
March 31, 2014
Percent Change From
 
 
March 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
March 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2013
 
March 31,
2013
Salaries and employee benefits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and wages
 
$
27,197

 
$
27,286

 
$
27,839

 
(0.3
)
 
(2.3
)
Nonqualified plan expense (1)
 
186

 
1,305

 
1,124

 
(85.7
)
 
(83.5
)
Retirement and other employee benefits
 
6,108

 
6,399

 
7,606

 
(4.5
)
 
(19.7
)
Total salaries and employee benefits
 
33,491

 
34,990

 
36,569

 
(4.3
)
 
(8.4
)
Net occupancy and equipment expense
 
9,391

 
7,910

 
8,147

 
18.7

 
15.3

Professional services
 
5,389

 
5,592

 
5,218

 
(3.6
)
 
3.3

Technology and related costs
 
3,074

 
2,984

 
2,483

 
3.0

 
23.8

Net OREO expense
 
1,556

 
2,815

 
1,799

 
(44.7
)
 
(13.5
)
Advertising and promotions
 
1,613

 
2,144

 
1,410

 
(24.8
)
 
14.4

Merchant card expense
 
2,213

 
2,076

 
2,044

 
6.6

 
8.3

Cardholder expenses
 
1,014

 
1,019

 
929

 
(0.5
)
 
9.1

Other expenses
 
5,927

 
5,264

 
6,215

 
12.6

 
(4.6
)
Total noninterest expense
 
$
63,668

 
$
64,794

 
$
64,814

 
(1.7
)
 
(1.8
)

(1) Nonqualified plan expense results from changes in the Company’s obligation to participants under deferred compensation agreements and is substantially offset by earnings on related assets included in noninterest income.

Total noninterest expense for the first quarter of 2014 decreased nearly 2% compared to the fourth and first quarters of 2013.

The decrease in retirement and other employee benefits expense compared to both prior periods presented was primarily the result of changes to the Company's defined benefit pension plan instituted in the second quarter of 2013, partially offset by an increase in other employee benefit accruals.

Net occupancy and equipment expense rose compared to both prior periods presented due primarily to higher utilities and snow removal costs during the first quarter of 2014.

The decline in net OREO expense from both prior periods was driven by net gains on sales of OREO properties in the first quarter of 2014 compared to net losses on sales. Higher levels of OREO valuation adjustments recorded in the first quarter of 2014 partially offset the positive variance compared to the first quarter of 2013.

Advertising and promotions expense was elevated in the fourth quarter of 2013 due to the timing of certain advertising costs. The rise in advertising and promotions expense in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013 reflects our "Bank with Momentum" branding campaign that was launched in the second quarter of 2013.

A $770,000 reduction in the reserve for unfunded commitments in the fourth quarter of 2013 resulted in lower other expenses compared to the first quarter of 2014.

5




LOAN PORTFOLIO AND ASSET QUALITY

Loan Portfolio Composition
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
 
 
As Of
 
March 31, 2014
Percent Change From
 
 
March 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
March 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2013
 
March 31,
2013
Corporate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
 
$
1,917,396

 
$
1,830,638

 
$
1,659,872

 
4.7

 
15.5

Agricultural
 
321,343

 
321,702

 
274,991

 
(0.1
)
 
16.9

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Office
 
454,962

 
459,202

 
465,279

 
(0.9
)
 
(2.2
)
Retail
 
389,010

 
392,576

 
385,413

 
(0.9
)
 
0.9

Industrial
 
504,122

 
501,907

 
493,564

 
0.4

 
2.1

Multi-family
 
337,332

 
332,873

 
298,117

 
1.3

 
13.2

Construction
 
181,012

 
186,197

 
176,242

 
(2.8
)
 
2.7

Other commercial real estate
 
822,934

 
807,071

 
743,076

 
2.0

 
10.7

Total commercial real estate
 
2,689,372

 
2,679,826

 
2,561,691

 
0.4

 
5.0

Total corporate loans
 
4,928,111

 
4,832,166

 
4,496,554

 
2.0

 
9.6

Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity
 
475,103

 
427,020

 
379,352

 
11.3

 
25.2

1-4 family mortgages
 
240,561

 
275,992

 
263,286

 
(12.8
)
 
(8.6
)
Installment
 
49,315

 
44,827

 
36,079

 
10.0

 
36.7

Total consumer loans
 
764,979

 
747,839

 
678,717

 
2.3

 
12.7

Total loans, excluding covered loans
 
5,693,090

 
5,580,005

 
5,175,271

 
2.0

 
10.0

Covered loans
 
122,387

 
134,355

 
186,687

 
(8.9
)
 
(34.4
)
Total loans
 
$
5,815,477

 
$
5,714,360

 
$
5,361,958

 
1.8

 
8.5


Total loans, excluding covered loans, of $5.7 billion rose by $113.1 million, or 8.1% on an annualized basis, from December 31, 2013 driven by strong growth in the commercial and industrial, other commercial real estate, and home equity portfolios, which more than offset the decline in the 1-4 family mortgages portfolio. In response to market conditions, the Company purchased $48.7 million of high-quality, shorter duration, floating rate home equity loans and sold $35.4 million of longer-term, fixed rate 1-4 family mortgages in the first quarter of 2014.
Compared to March 31, 2013, total loans, excluding covered loans, increased by 10.0%, or $517.8 million, from growth across the majority of the loan categories.

Overall, the loan portfolio continues to benefit from well-balanced growth reflecting credits of varying size, distributed across our market footprint. The Company experienced strong growth in the commercial and industrial and agricultural loan categories, reflecting the impact of greater resource investments and expansion into certain sector-based lending areas, such as agri-business, asset-based lending, and healthcare.


6




Asset Quality
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
 
 
As Of
 
March 31, 2014
Percent Change From
 
 
March 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
March 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2013
 
March 31,
2013
Asset quality, excluding covered
  loans and covered OREO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-accrual loans
 
$
64,217

 
$
59,798

 
$
95,397

 
7.4

 
(32.7
)
90 days or more past due loans
 
4,973

 
3,708

 
5,552

 
34.1

 
(10.4
)
Total non-performing loans
 
69,190

 
63,506

 
100,949

 
9.0

 
(31.5
)
Accruing troubled debt restructurings
  (“TDRs”)
 
6,301

 
23,770

 
2,587

 
(73.5
)
 
N/M

OREO
 
30,026

 
32,473

 
39,994

 
(7.5
)
 
(24.9
)
Total non-performing assets
 
$
105,517

 
$
119,749

 
$
143,530

 
(11.9
)
 
(26.5
)
30-89 days past due loans
 
$
12,861

 
$
20,742

 
$
22,222

 
(38.0
)
 
(42.1
)
Performing potential problem loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special mention
 
$
84,908

 
$
77,564

 
$
121,041

 
9.5

 
(29.9
)
Substandard
 
75,096

 
78,390

 
81,624

 
(4.2
)
 
(8.0
)
Total performing potential problem
  loans (1)
 
$
160,004

 
$
155,954

 
$
202,665

 
2.6

 
(21.1
)
Non-accrual loans to total loans
 
1.13
%
 
1.07
%
 
1.84
%
 
 
 
 
Non-performing loans to total loans
 
1.22
%
 
1.14
%
 
1.95
%
 
 
 
 
Non-performing assets to loans plus OREO
 
1.84
%
 
2.13
%
 
2.75
%
 
 
 
 
Performing potential problem loans to total
  loans (1)
 
2.81
%
 
2.79
%
 
3.92
%
 
 
 
 
Allowance for Credit Losses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
 
$
69,203

 
$
72,946

 
$
85,364

 
(5.1
)
 
(18.9
)
Allowance for covered loan losses
 
11,429

 
12,559

 
12,227

 
(9.0
)
 
(6.5
)
Total allowance for loan and
  covered loan losses
 
80,632

 
85,505

 
97,591

 
(5.7
)
 
(17.4
)
Reserve for unfunded commitments
 
1,616

 
1,616

 
2,866

 

 
(43.6
)
Total allowance for credit losses
 
$
82,248

 
$
87,121

 
$
100,457

 
(5.6
)
 
(18.1
)
Allowance for credit losses to loans,
  including covered loans
 
1.41
%
 
1.52
%
 
1.87
%
 
 
 
 
Allowance for credit losses to loans,
excluding covered loans
 
1.24
%
 
1.34
%
 
1.70
%
 
 
 
 
Allowance for credit losses to
  non-accrual loans, excluding covered loans
 
110.28
%
 
124.69
%
 
92.49
%
 
 
 
 

N/M - Not meaningful.

(1) Total performing potential problem loans excludes accruing TDRs of $2.4 million as of March 31, 2014, $2.8 million as of December 31, 2013, and $1.3 million as of March 31, 2013.

Non-accrual loans, excluding covered loans, increased $4.4 million, or 7.4%, from December 31, 2013. This increase was largely driven by a single corporate loan relationship for which a specific reserve was established. Non-performing assets, excluding covered loans, decreased by $14.2 million, or 11.9%, from December 31, 2013, which resulted primarily from lower levels of accruing TDRs and OREO. Two accruing TDRs totaling $18.8 million were returned to performing status in the first quarter of 2014 due to sustained payment performance in accordance with their modified terms, which represent market rates at the time of restructuring.

Performing potential problem loans remained stable compared to the fourth quarter of 2013 and are at pre-recession levels.

Loans 30-89 days past due were $12.9 million at March 31, 2014, decreasing 38.0% from December 31, 2013.


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Charge-Off Data
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
 
 
Quarters Ended
 
 
March 31,
2014
 
% of
Total
 
December 31,
2013
 
% of
Total
 
March 31,
2013
 
% of
Total
Net loan charge-offs (1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
 
$
1,367

 
20.5
 
$
2,528

 
50.0

 
$
996

 
14.6
Agricultural
 
153

 
2.3
 
(58
)
 
(1.1
)
 
90

 
1.3
Office, retail, and industrial
 
1,025

 
15.4
 
882

 
17.4

 
1,260

 
18.5
Multi-family
 
89

 
1.3
 
(10
)
 
(0.2
)
 
160

 
2.3
Construction
 
503

 
7.6
 
(934
)
 
(18.5
)
 
563

 
8.3
Other commercial real estate
 
1,627

 
24.5
 
776

 
15.4

 
1,505

 
22.0
Consumer
 
1,890

 
28.4
 
1,868

 
37.0

 
2,257

 
33.0
Net loan charge-offs,
  excluding covered loans
 
6,654

 
100.0
 
5,052

 
100.0

 
6,831

 
100.0
Net covered loan charge-offs (1)
 
(340
)
 
 
 
271

 
 
 
698

 
 
Total net loan charge-offs
 
$
6,314

 
 
 
$
5,323

 
 
 
$
7,529

 
 
Net loan charge-offs to average loans,
  excluding covered loans, annualized:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarter-to-date
 
0.48
%
 
 
 
0.36
%
 
 
 
0.54
%
 
 
Year-to-date
 
0.48
%
 
 
 
0.48
%
 
 
 
0.54
%
 
 

(1) Amounts represent charge-offs, net of recoveries.

Year-to-date, annualized net loan charge-offs to average loans, excluding covered loans, remained consistent at 0.48% compared to the full year of 2013 and decreased 11% compared to the first quarter of 2013.


8




CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Capital Ratios
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
 
 
March 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
March 31,
2013
 
Regulatory
Minimum
For
“Well-
Capitalized”
 
Excess Over
Required Minimums
at March 31, 2014
Regulatory capital ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total capital to risk-weighted
  assets
 
12.20
%
 
12.39
%
 
12.05
%
 
10.00
%
 
22
%
 
$
153,885

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted
  assets
 
10.92
%
 
10.91
%
 
10.55
%
 
6.00
%
 
82
%
 
$
343,176

Tier 1 leverage to average assets
 
9.53
%
 
9.18
%
 
8.75
%
 
5.00
%
 
91
%
 
$
362,356

Tier 1 common capital to
  risk-weighted assets (1)
 
10.39
%
 
10.37
%
 
9.62
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

Tangible common equity ratios (2):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tangible common equity to
  tangible assets
 
9.25
%
 
9.09
%
 
8.66
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

Tangible common equity,
  excluding other comprehensive
  loss, to tangible assets
 
9.49
%
 
9.43
%
 
8.88
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

Tangible common equity to
  risk-weighted assets
 
10.67
%
 
10.67
%
 
10.52
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

Non-performing assets to tangible
  common equity and allowance for
  credit losses
 
12.76
%
 
14.74
%
 
18.55
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A


N/A - Ratio is not subject to formal Federal Reserve regulatory guidance.

(1) Excludes the impact of trust-preferred securities.
(2) Tangible common equity (“TCE”) represents common stockholders’ equity less goodwill and identifiable intangible assets. In management’s view, Tier 1 common capital and TCE measures are meaningful to the Company, as well as analysts and investors, in assessing the Company’s use of equity and in facilitating comparisons with competitors.

The slight decline in the total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio compared to December 31, 2013 was due to an increase in risk-weighted assets resulting from loan growth, which more than offset the increase in total capital from earnings for the first quarter of 2014 and the increase in allowable deferred tax assets. The tier 1 leverage to average assets ratio increased 35 basis points from December 31, 2013 driven by strong earnings, the increase in allowable deferred tax assets, and a reduction in average assets. The Company’s regulatory ratios exceeded all regulatory mandated ratios for characterization as “well-capitalized” as of March 31, 2014.



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About the Company

First Midwest is the premier relationship-based financial institution in the dynamic Chicagoland banking market. As one of Illinois' largest independent bank holding companies, First Midwest provides a full range of business and retail banking and wealth management services through approximately 90 banking offices located in metropolitan Chicago, northwest Indiana, central and western Illinois, and eastern Iowa. The Company website is www.firstmidwest.com.


Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the Company’s beliefs regarding future results or events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company’s control. It is possible that actual results and the Company’s financial condition may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results and financial condition indicated in these forward-looking statements. For a discussion of some of the risks and important factors that could affect the Company’s future results, see “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements represent management’s best judgment as of the date hereof based on currently available information. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release after the date hereof.


Conference Call

A conference call to discuss the Company’s results, outlook, and related matters will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 10:00 AM (ET). Members of the public who would like to listen to the conference call should dial (888) 317-6016 (U.S. domestic) or (412) 317-6016 (international) and ask for the First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Earnings Conference Call. The number should be dialed 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. There is no charge to access the call. The conference call will also be accessible as an audio webcast through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, www.firstmidwest.com/investorrelations. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available on the Company’s website or by dialing (877) 344-7529 (U.S. domestic) or (412) 317-0088 (international) conference I.D. 10043720 beginning one hour after completion of the live call until 9:00 A.M. (ET) on April 30, 2014. Please direct any questions regarding obtaining access to the conference call to First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Investor Relations, via e-mail, at investor.relations@firstmidwest.com.

Accompanying Financial Statements and Tables
 
Accompanying this press release is the following unaudited financial information:
·Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
·Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income


Press Release and Additional Information Available on Website

This press release, the accompanying financial statements and tables, and certain additional unaudited Selected Financial Information are available through the “Investor Relations” section of First Midwest’s website at www.firstmidwest.com/investorrelations.



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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
Unaudited
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
March 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
March 31,
2013
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
 
$
198,544

 
$
110,417

 
$
95,983

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
 
393,768

 
476,824

 
457,333

Trading securities, at fair value
 
17,774

 
17,317

 
15,544

Securities available-for-sale, at fair value
 
1,080,750

 
1,112,725

 
1,246,679

Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost
 
43,251

 
44,322

 
31,443

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost
 
35,161

 
35,161

 
47,232

Loans, excluding covered loans
 
5,693,090

 
5,580,005

 
5,175,271

Covered loans
 
122,387

 
134,355

 
186,687

Allowance for loan and covered loan losses
 
(80,632
)
 
(85,505
)
 
(97,591
)
Net loans
 
5,734,845

 
5,628,855

 
5,264,367

OREO, excluding covered OREO
 
30,026

 
32,473

 
39,994

Covered OREO
 
7,355

 
8,863

 
14,774

FDIC indemnification asset
 
15,537

 
16,585

 
28,958

Premises, furniture, and equipment
 
119,219

 
120,204

 
118,617

Investment in BOLI
 
193,673

 
193,167

 
206,706

Goodwill and other intangible assets
 
275,605

 
276,366

 
280,240

Accrued interest receivable and other assets
 
183,011

 
180,128

 
207,949

Total assets
 
$
8,328,519

 
$
8,253,407

 
$
8,055,819

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing deposits
 
$
1,961,371

 
$
1,911,602

 
$
1,738,110

Interest-bearing deposits
 
4,855,386

 
4,854,499

 
4,862,685

Total deposits
 
6,816,757

 
6,766,101

 
6,600,795

Borrowed funds
 
223,699

 
224,342

 
208,854

Senior and subordinated debt
 
190,964

 
190,932

 
214,811

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
 
76,674

 
70,590

 
77,908

Total liabilities
 
7,308,094

 
7,251,965

 
7,102,368

Common stock
 
858

 
858

 
858

Additional paid-in capital
 
406,009

 
414,293

 
409,077

Retained earnings
 
866,132

 
853,740

 
800,343

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
(19,772
)
 
(26,792
)
 
(16,889
)
Treasury stock, at cost
 
(232,802
)
 
(240,657
)
 
(239,938
)
Total stockholders’ equity
 
1,020,425

 
1,001,442

 
953,451

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
8,328,519

 
$
8,253,407

 
$
8,055,819


 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Unaudited
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 
Quarters Ended
 
 
March 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
March 31,
2013
Interest Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans, excluding covered loans
 
$
59,002

 
$
60,068

 
$
59,431

Covered loans
 
1,938

 
3,062

 
3,449

Investment securities
 
8,005

 
8,138

 
7,356

Other short-term investments
 
745

 
852

 
809

Total interest income
 
69,690

 
72,120

 
71,045

Interest Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
2,597

 
2,741

 
3,320

Borrowed funds
 
383

 
390

 
442

Senior and subordinated debt
 
3,015

 
3,301

 
3,435

Total interest expense
 
5,995

 
6,432

 
7,197

Net interest income
 
63,695

 
65,688

 
63,848

Provision for loan and covered loan losses
 
1,441

 

 
5,674

Net interest income after provision for loan and covered loan losses
 
62,254

 
65,688

 
58,174

Noninterest Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
 
8,020

 
9,259

 
8,677

Wealth management fees
 
6,457

 
6,202

 
5,839

Card-based fees
 
5,335

 
5,517

 
5,076

Mortgage banking income
 
1,115

 
1,055

 
1,966

Other service charges, commissions, and fees
 
4,122

 
4,679

 
4,200

Net securities gains
 
1,073

 
147

 

Other income
 
1,128

 
920

 
1,817

Total noninterest income
 
27,250

 
27,779

 
27,575

Noninterest Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
 
33,491

 
34,990

 
36,569

Net occupancy and equipment expense
 
9,391

 
7,910

 
8,147

Professional services
 
5,389

 
5,592

 
5,218

Technology and related costs
 
3,074

 
2,984

 
2,483

Net OREO expense
 
1,556

 
2,815

 
1,799

Other expenses
 
10,767

 
10,503

 
10,598

Total noninterest expense
 
63,668

 
64,794

 
64,814

Income before income tax expense
 
25,836

 
28,673

 
20,935

Income tax expense
 
8,172

 
9,508

 
6,293

Net income
 
17,664

 
19,165

 
14,642

Net income applicable to non-vested restricted shares
 
(225
)
 
(260
)
 
(212
)
Net income applicable to common shares
 
$
17,439

 
$
18,905

 
$
14,430

Diluted earnings per common share
 
$
0.24

 
$
0.26

 
$
0.20

Dividends declared per common share
 
$
0.07

 
$
0.07

 
$
0.01

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding
 
74,159

 
74,042

 
73,874




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