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Exhibit 99.1

[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE]
First Business Financial Services, Inc.
401 Charmany Drive
Madison, WI 53719


FIRST BUSINESS REPORTS RECORD PROFIT OF $4.4 MILLION
Strong SBA Lending Activity, Loan Growth and Sustained Asset Quality Highlight Company’s Performance

Madison, Wis., October 22, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company” or “First Business”) (NASDAQ: FBIZ), the parent company of First Business Bank, First Business Bank - Milwaukee and Alterra Bank (“Alterra”), today reported record quarterly results for the third quarter highlighted by continued organic loan and deposit growth, strong asset quality and strong Small Business Administration (“SBA”) lending activity, attributed in large part to Alterra, its Kansas City-based banking subsidiary acquired in November 2014. Investments in staffing and technology continued, as the Company continues to successfully execute its strategic growth objectives and further build-out a scalable franchise.

Highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 include:

Net income grew to a record $4.4 million, marking a 23.3% increase from net income of $3.6 million in the third quarter of 2014 which was prior to the acquisition of Alterra.
Diluted earnings per common share increased to $0.50 for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, compared to $0.45 for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.
Annualized return on average assets and annualized return on average equity measured 1.02% and 11.93%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2015, compared to 1.06% and 12.10%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2014.
Top line revenue, consisting of net interest income and non-interest income, increased 40% to $18.7 million, compared to the third quarter of 2014.
Excluding Alterra, third quarter 2015 top line revenue grew 7% organically to $14.3 million, compared to the third quarter of 2014.
The Company’s third quarter efficiency ratio measured 64.8%, including growth-related investments to expand the Small Business Administration ("SBA") business development and support teams in the Kansas City and Wisconsin markets, as well as investments for the conversion to an industry leading client relationship management platform and business intelligence software implementation.
Period-end net loans and leases - defined as gross loans and leases receivable less allowance for loan and lease losses - grew for the fourteenth consecutive quarter, reaching a record $1.362 billion at September 30, 2015, up 32% from September 30, 2014.
Excluding Alterra, net loans and leases grew 9% organically to a record $1.122 billion at September 30, 2015, from September 30, 2014.
Net interest margin measured 3.61% for the third quarter of 2015, including nine basis points related to the net accretion/amortization on purchase accounting adjustments on Alterra loans, deposits and borrowings, compared to 3.44% for the third quarter of 2014.
Net charge offs were $127,000 in the third quarter of 2015 compared to net recoveries of $4,000 in the third quarter 2014. Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets declined to 0.65% at September 30, 2015 from 1.12% one year prior.

“This quarter’s results validate the success of our relationship-focused strategy and continued investments aimed at growing our franchise, strengthening our team, and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our technology platforms,” said Corey Chambas, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to deliver strong deposit and loan growth, while SBA originations and loan sales have reached new highs and our expanding distribution platform has positioned us well with a seasonally strong pipeline as we approach the end of the year. We expect our relationship-based SBA strategy, which emphasizes client acquisition, to support continued growth in both loans and non-interest bearing deposits and to produce accelerating fee income, creating an earnings catalyst for the Company.”

The Company earned record net income of $4.4 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared to $3.9 million earned in the second quarter of 2015 and $3.6 million earned in the third quarter of 2014. Third quarter 2015 results included no material

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merger-related expenses, while non-recurring, pre-tax merger expenses related to the Company’s acquisition of Alterra totaled $33,000 and $104,000, respectively, for the second quarter of 2015 and third quarter of 2014. Diluted earnings per common share were $0.50 for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $0.45 for the linked quarter and $0.45 for the third quarter of 2014. Per share data for all periods reflect the previously announced two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100% stock dividend declared and paid by the company in August 2015.

During the third quarter of 2015, Alterra contributed $2.9 million in net interest income, including $385,000 related to the net accretion/amortization of purchase accounting adjustments, $1.5 million in non-interest income, $2.6 million in non-interest expense and $355,000 in loan loss provision, contributing a total of $1.5 million in pre-tax income to First Business's third quarter results. In the second quarter of 2015, Alterra produced $3.0 million in net interest income, including $542,000 related to the net accretion/amortization of purchase accounting adjustments, $1.4 million in non-interest income, $2.4 million in non-interest expense and $770,000 in loan loss provision, contributing a total of $1.3 million in pre-tax income to First Business's second quarter results.

Results of Operations

Net interest income for the third quarter of 2015 totaled $14.6 million, an increase of $422,000, or 3.0%, compared to the linked quarter which included $385,000 in net accretion/amortization of purchase accounting adjustments. Net accretion/amortization totaled $542,000 in the linked second quarter. Management expects the net accretion/amortization to remain volatile in future quarters due to the uncertain nature of loan prepayments. Excluding the impact of net accretion/amortization in both quarters, net interest income increased $579,000, or 4.2%. Compared to the same period last year and excluding Alterra for this quarter, First Business's net interest income increased $768,000, or 7.0%. The increase in net interest income compared to the linked quarter and the same period last year is primarily due to an increase in average earning asset balances, specifically loans and leases receivable.

Net interest margin in the third quarter of 2015 was 3.61%, which remained consistent with the second quarter of 2015 and increased 17 basis points from the third quarter of 2014. Third quarter 2015 net interest margin included nine basis points related to the net accretion/amortization of purchase accounting adjustments, while the linked quarter margin included 14 basis points related to the net accretion/amortization of the purchase accounting adjustments. Excluding the net accretion/amortization of the purchase accounting adjustments, net interest margin improved by five basis points principally due to an increase in loan fees in lieu of interest. Net interest margin may experience occasional volatility due to non-recurring events such as loan fees collected in lieu of interest, the collection of interest on loans previously in non-accrual, the accumulation of significant short-term deposit inflows or the ongoing accretion/amortization of the fair value purchase accounting adjustments related to the acquisition of Alterra.

Non-interest income of $4.1 million for the third quarter of 2015 increased $1.6 million, or 66.8%, from the third quarter of 2014. Alterra contributed $1.5 million in non-interest income during the third quarter of 2015, including $910,000 in gains on the sale of SBA loans, $243,000 in gains on the sale of residential mortgage loans and $146,000 in loan fees. Alterra’s revenue contribution reflects continued growth in the SBA lending business, including seasonally strong volumes. Expansion of Alterra's SBA lending expertise into First Business's Wisconsin markets continues to be successful. The Company expects to experience variability in the timing of loan sale gains due to seasonal demand. Excluding income directly attributed to Alterra, non-interest income totaled $2.6 million, growing by $103,000, or 4.2%, from the third quarter of 2014. Trust and investment services income, the Company's leading source of fee revenue, totaled $1.3 million, increasing $114,000, or 10.0%, from the third quarter of 2014 despite negative market volatility affecting overall asset values during third quarter 2015. Trust assets under management and administration measured $978.6 million as of September 30, 2015, compared to $998.0 million at June 30, 2015 and $927.4 million at September 30, 2014.

Non-interest expense for the third quarter of 2015 was $12.0 million, an increase of $3.9 million, or 48.9%, compared to the third quarter of 2014. Third quarter 2015 included $2.6 million in expenses at Alterra, while third quarter 2014 included $104,000 in non-recurring merger-related costs. Excluding merger-related costs and expenses incurred by Alterra, non-interest expense increased by $1.4 million, or 18.1%, compared to the third quarter of 2014 driven primarily by investments in people and technology. Excluding Alterra, compensation costs for the third quarter of 2015 grew by $550,000, or 10.6%, compared to the third quarter of 2014 reflecting annual merit increases and the continued approach to opportunistically hire new business development officers and operational staff to support growth. General other non-interest expenses, specifically professional services, increased in line with expectations as the Company continues to invest in solutions that will drive operational efficiency. Management expects to continue investing in products and technology to support these strategic growth initiatives. Expense growth was partially offset by a net gain of $163,000 on the sale of a foreclosed property during the third quarter of 2015.


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The Company's efficiency ratio of 64.8% for the third quarter of 2015, compared to 65.3% for the linked quarter and 60.1% for the third quarter of 2014, continues to be influenced by increased investments for the future. While management expects the efficiency ratio to remain above the long-term objective of 60% or less for the short-term, the longstanding objective of aligning non-interest expense growth with top line revenue growth remains a key component of the Company's strategic plan.

The Company recorded a provision for loan and lease losses totaling $287,000 for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $520,000 in the second quarter of 2015. During the third quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a negative provision for loan and lease losses of $89,000. During the third quarter of 2015 the Company recognized net charge-offs of $127,000, representing an annualized 0.04% of average loans and leases. The Company recognized net charge-offs of $15,000 in the second quarter of 2015 and net recoveries of $4,000 during the third quarter of 2014. The remaining increase in third quarter 2015 provision reflects additions commensurate with growth, partially offset by a reduction of the subjective loss factors applied in calculating the probable losses within the loan and lease portfolio.

The Company’s effective tax rate of 31.98% for the third quarter of 2015, compared to 33.71% for the linked quarter and 34.64% for the third quarter of 2014, included a 199 basis points benefit adjustment primarily due to updating state apportionment estimates for actual apportionment rates based on the filing of the 2014 tax returns during the quarter.

Balance Sheet and Asset Quality Strength

Period-end net loans and leases grew for the fourteenth consecutive quarter, reaching a record $1.362 billion at September 30, 2015. Net loans and leases grew $27.7 million, or 8.3% annualized, from June 30, 2015 and $333.9 million from September 30, 2014. Excluding $239.6 million in net loans and leases at Alterra, net loans and leases were a record $1.122 billion at September 30, 2015, increasing $94.3 million, or 9.2%, from the same period last year. On an average basis, gross loans and leases grew an annualized 13.3% during the third quarter of 2015, to $1.363 billion, compared to the linked quarter. Growth reflects continued and successful execution in deepening client relationships, attracting new commercial clients, and capitalizing on market opportunities.

Period-end in-market deposits - consisting of all transaction accounts, money market accounts and non-wholesale deposits - totaled $1.063 billion, comprising 69.0% of total deposits at September 30, 2015. Period-end wholesale deposits were $476.6 million at September 30, 2015, consisting of brokered certificates of deposit and deposits gathered through internet deposit listing services of $409.4 million and $67.2 million, respectively. In total, deposits measured $1.539 billion, growing $68.3 million, or 18.6% annualized, compared to the linked quarter. Average in-market deposits were $1.042 billion, or 69.1% of total deposits, for the third quarter of 2015. In order to reduce interest rate risk, the Company uses wholesale deposits to efficiently match-fund fixed-rate loans. Over time, management expects to maintain a ratio of in-market deposits to total deposits in line with the Company's recent historical range of 60%-70%.

Management continues to believe asset quality is a source of strength that differentiates the Company from many of its peers. During the third quarter of 2015, non-performing loans decreased to $9.7 million, compared to $15.2 million at June 30, 2015, primarily due to the successful restructuring of one impaired relationship during the quarter, with no principal loss. As a result, the Company's non-performing loans as a percentage of gross loans and leases declined to 0.70% at September 30, 2015, from 1.12% as of June 30, 2015. Non-performing loans as a percentage of total gross loans and leases measured 1.52% at September 30, 2014. Likewise, the ratio of non-performing assets to total assets decreased to 0.65% at September 30, 2015, compared to 1.01% and 1.12% at June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively. Non-performing assets totaled $11.3 million at September 30, 2015, compared to $17.1 million and $15.9 million at June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively.

Capital Strength

The Company's earnings continue to generate capital, and its capital ratios exceed the highest required regulatory benchmark levels. As of September 30, 2015, total capital to risk-weighted assets was 11.29%, tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets was 8.95%, tier 1 capital to average assets was 8.59% and common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets was 8.34%. Capital ratios as of September 30, 2015 reflect the Company's implementation of the capital guidelines under Basel III, which became effective January 1, 2015.


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Two-for-One Stock Split and Quarterly Dividend

As previously announced, during the third quarter of 2015 the Company's Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split of its common stock payable in the form of a 100% stock dividend. The stock dividend was paid on August 28, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2015. The trading price of the Company’s common stock on NASDAQ reflected the stock split effective August 31, 2015. Share and per share data have been adjusted for all historical periods.

In addition, as previously announced, during the third quarter of 2015 the Company's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share on a pre-split basis. The cash dividend was paid on August 28, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2015. On a post-split basis, the cash dividend represents what the Company believes is a sustainable 22.0% payout ratio, measured against third quarter 2015 earnings per share of $0.50. The Board of Directors routinely considers dividend declarations as part of its normal course of business.

About First Business Financial Services, Inc.

First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIZ) is a Wisconsin-based bank holding company, focused on the unique needs of businesses, business executives, and high net worth individuals. First Business offers commercial banking, specialty finance, and private wealth management solutions, and because of its niche focus, is able to provide its clients with unmatched expertise, accessibility, and responsiveness. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com or call 608-238-8008.    
This press release includes “forward-looking” statements related to the Company that can generally be identified as describing the Company’s future plans, expectations, objectives or goals. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For further information about the factors that could affect the Company’s future results, please see the Company’s 2014 annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 
 
 
CONTACT:
  
First Business Financial Services, Inc.
 
  
James F. Ropella, Senior Vice President
 
  
and Chief Financial Officer
 
  
608-232-5970
 
  
jropella@firstbusiness.com














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SELECTED FINANCIAL CONDITION DATA
(Unaudited)
 
As of
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2015
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
September 30,
2014
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
122,671

 
$
88,848

 
$
141,887

 
$
103,237

 
$
174,498

Securities available-for-sale, at fair value
 
143,729

 
146,342

 
142,951

 
144,698

 
142,427

Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost
 
38,364

 
39,428

 
40,599

 
41,563

 
42,522

Loans held for sale
 
2,910

 
1,274

 
2,396

 
1,340

 

Loans and leases receivable
 
1,377,172

 
1,349,290

 
1,294,540

 
1,279,427

 
1,041,816

Allowance for loan and lease losses
 
(15,359
)
 
(15,199
)
 
(14,694
)
 
(14,329
)
 
(13,930
)
Loans and leases, net
 
1,361,813

 
1,334,091

 
1,279,846

 
1,265,098

 
1,027,886

Premises and equipment, net
 
3,889

 
3,998

 
3,883

 
3,943

 
1,198

Foreclosed properties
 
1,632

 
1,854

 
1,566

 
1,693

 
106

Cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance
 
28,029

 
27,785

 
27,548

 
27,314

 
23,772

Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost
 
2,843

 
2,891

 
2,798

 
2,340

 
1,349

Goodwill and other intangible assets
 
12,244

 
12,133

 
12,011

 
11,944

 

Accrued interest receivable and other assets
 
26,029

 
24,920

 
25,192

 
26,217

 
13,809

Total assets
 
$
1,744,153

 
$
1,683,564

 
$
1,680,677

 
$
1,629,387

 
$
1,427,567

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In-market deposits
 
$
1,062,753

 
$
1,026,588

 
$
1,054,828

 
$
1,010,928

 
$
859,114

Wholesale deposits
 
476,617

 
444,480

 
430,973

 
427,340

 
410,086

Total deposits
 
1,539,370

 
1,471,068

 
1,485,801

 
1,438,268

 
1,269,200

Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings
 
36,354

 
47,401

 
34,448

 
33,994

 
22,936

Junior subordinated notes
 
10,315

 
10,315

 
10,315

 
10,315

 
10,315

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
 
10,147

 
10,493

 
8,424

 
9,062

 
6,924

Total liabilities
 
1,596,186

 
1,539,277

 
1,538,988

 
1,491,639

 
1,309,375

Total stockholders’ equity
 
147,967

 
144,287

 
141,689

 
137,748

 
118,192

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
1,744,153

 
$
1,683,564

 
$
1,680,677

 
$
1,629,387

 
$
1,427,567















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STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
As of and for the Three Months Ended
 
As of and for the Nine Months Ended

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
September 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2015
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
September 30,
2014
 
September 30,
2015
 
September 30,
2014
Total interest income
 
$
18,135

 
$
17,520

 
$
18,216

 
$
16,863

 
$
13,871

 
$
53,871

 
$
40,838

Total interest expense
 
3,525

 
3,332

 
3,286

 
3,268

 
2,936

 
10,143

 
8,303

Net interest income
 
14,610

 
14,188

 
14,930

 
13,595

 
10,935

 
43,728

 
32,535

Provision for loan and lease losses
 
287

 
520

 
684

 
1,236

 
(89
)
 
1,491

 

Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses
 
14,323

 
13,668

 
14,246

 
12,359

 
11,024

 
42,237

 
32,535

Trust and investment services fee income
 
1,251

 
1,279

 
1,207

 
1,119

 
1,137

 
3,737

 
3,315

Gain on sale of SBA loans
 
927

 
842

 
505

 
318

 

 
2,274

 

Gain on sale of residential mortgage loans
 
244

 
222

 
148

 
74

 

 
614

 

Service charges on deposits
 
705

 
693

 
696

 
682

 
620

 
2,094

 
1,787

Loan fees
 
486

 
499

 
502

 
421

 
386

 
1,487

 
1,156

Other
 
489

 
591

 
790

 
351

 
316

 
1,870

 
880

Total non-interest income
 
4,102

 
4,126

 
3,848

 
2,965

 
2,459

 
12,076

 
7,138

Compensation
 
7,320

 
6,924

 
7,354

 
6,486

 
5,193

 
21,598

 
14,991

Occupancy
 
486

 
486

 
500

 
428

 
324

 
1,472

 
963

Professional fees
 
1,268

 
1,482

 
911

 
638

 
570

 
3,661

 
1,777

Data processing
 
587

 
655

 
530

 
483

 
389

 
1,772

 
1,227

Marketing
 
693

 
701

 
642

 
542

 
409

 
2,036

 
1,120

Equipment
 
308

 
298

 
308

 
250

 
145

 
914

 
400

FDIC Insurance
 
260

 
220

 
213

 
216

 
179

 
693

 
542

Net collateral liquidation costs
 
22

 
78

 
302

 
44

 
32

 
402

 
276

Net (gain) loss on foreclosed properties
 
(163
)
 
1

 
(16
)
 
(5
)
 
(9
)
 
(178
)
 
(5
)
Merger-related costs
 

 
33

 
78

 
566

 
104

 
111

 
424

Other
 
1,203

 
1,096

 
910

 
479

 
711

 
3,209

 
1,933

Total non-interest expense
 
11,984

 
11,974

 
11,732

 
10,127

 
8,047

 
35,690

 
23,648

Income before tax expense
 
6,441

 
5,820

 
6,362

 
5,197

 
5,436

 
18,623

 
16,025

Income tax expense
 
2,060

 
1,962

 
2,170

 
1,453

 
1,883

 
6,192

 
5,630

Net income
 
$
4,381

 
$
3,858

 
$
4,192

 
$
3,744

 
$
3,553

 
$
12,431

 
$
10,395

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings
 
$
0.50

 
$
0.45

 
$
0.48

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.45

 
$
1.43

 
$
1.32

Diluted earnings
 
0.50

 
0.45

 
0.48

 
0.44

 
0.45

 
1.43

 
1.31

Dividends declared
 
0.11

 
0.11

 
0.11

 
0.105

 
0.105

 
0.33

 
0.315

Book value
 
17.01

 
16.64

 
16.34

 
15.88

 
14.93

 
17.01

 
14.93

Tangible book value
 
15.60

 
15.24

 
14.95

 
14.51

 
14.93

 
15.60

 
14.93

Weighted-average common shares outstanding(1)
 
8,546,563

 
8,523,418

 
8,525,127

 
8,282,999

 
7,739,918

 
8,538,219

 
7,727,300

Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding(1)
 
8,546,563

 
8,523,418

 
8,529,658

 
8,297,508

 
7,783,612

 
8,539,705

 
7,771,485


(1)
Excluding participating securities

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NET INTEREST INCOME ANALYSIS
(Unaudited)
 
For the Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)
 
September 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2015
 
September 30, 2014
 
 
Average
balance
 
Interest
 
Average
yield/rate(4)
 
Average
balance
 
Interest
 
Average
yield/rate(4)
 
Average
balance
 
Interest
 
Average
yield/rate(4)
Interest-earning assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate and other mortgage loans(1)
 
$
856,488

 
$
9,994

 
4.67
%
 
$
824,250

 
$
9,672

 
4.69
%
 
$
641,522

 
$
7,705

 
4.80
%
Commercial and industrial loans(1)
 
454,184

 
6,741

 
5.94
%
 
439,986

 
6,408

 
5.83
%
 
326,579

 
4,769

 
5.84
%
Direct financing leases(1)
 
28,352

 
328

 
4.63
%
 
29,631

 
342

 
4.62
%
 
30,278

 
351

 
4.64
%
Consumer and other loans(1)
 
23,647

 
260

 
4.40
%
 
24,888

 
258

 
4.15
%
 
15,696

 
143

 
3.64
%
Total loans and leases receivable(1)
 
1,362,671

 
17,323

 
5.09
%
 
1,318,755

 
16,680

 
5.06
%
 
1,014,075

 
12,968

 
5.12
%
Mortgage-related securities(2)
 
152,763

 
602

 
1.57
%
 
156,137

 
632

 
1.62
%
 
158,832

 
716

 
1.80
%
Other investment securities(3)
 
30,431

 
120

 
1.58
%
 
28,912

 
116

 
1.60
%
 
26,284

 
105

 
1.60
%
FHLB and FRB stock
 
3,175

 
22

 
2.69
%
 
2,926

 
20

 
2.73
%
 
1,349

 
2

 
0.57
%
Short-term investments
 
67,716

 
68

 
0.41
%
 
66,035

 
72

 
0.44
%
 
70,633

 
80

 
0.45
%
Total interest-earning assets
 
1,616,756

 
18,135

 
4.49
%
 
1,572,765

 
17,520

 
4.46
%
 
1,271,173

 
13,871

 
4.36
%
Non-interest-earning assets
 
100,863

 
 
 
 
 
93,477

 
 
 
 
 
63,485

 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
1,717,619

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,666,242

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,334,658

 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Transaction accounts
 
$
138,489

 
84

 
0.24
%
 
$
105,582

 
63

 
0.24
%
 
$
84,434

 
47

 
0.22
%
Money market
 
587,063

 
829

 
0.56
%
 
605,195

 
841

 
0.56
%
 
484,402

 
627

 
0.52
%
Certificates of deposit
 
102,477

 
204

 
0.80
%
 
111,192

 
219

 
0.79
%
 
44,423

 
115

 
1.04
%
Wholesale deposits
 
466,516

 
1,668

 
1.43
%
 
428,080

 
1,470

 
1.37
%
 
422,618

 
1,616

 
1.53
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
 
1,294,545

 
2,785

 
0.86
%
 
1,250,049

 
2,593

 
0.83
%
 
1,035,877

 
2,405

 
0.93
%
FHLB advances
 
17,503

 
30

 
0.67
%
 
22,749

 
31

 
0.55
%
 
1,304

 
1

 
0.16
%
Other borrowings
 
25,154

 
430

 
6.84
%
 
25,556

 
430

 
6.73
%
 
13,806

 
250

 
7.24
%
Junior subordinated notes
 
10,315

 
280

 
10.86
%
 
10,315

 
278

 
10.78
%
 
10,315

 
280

 
10.86
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
1,347,517

 
3,525

 
1.05
%
 
1,308,669

 
3,332

 
1.02
%
 
1,061,302

 
2,936

 
1.11
%
Non-interest-bearing demand deposit accounts
 
213,712

 
 
 
 
 
205,508

 
 
 
 
 
148,017

 
 
 
 
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities
 
9,520

 
 
 
 
 
8,252

 
 
 
 
 
7,908

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
 
1,570,749

 
 
 
 
 
1,522,429

 
 
 
 
 
1,217,227

 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity
 
146,870

 
 
 
 
 
143,813

 
 
 
 
 
117,431

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
1,717,619

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,666,242

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,334,658

 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 
 
 
$
14,610

 
 
 
 
 
$
14,188

 
 
 
 
 
$
10,935

 
 
Interest rate spread
 
 
 
 
 
3.44
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.44
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.25
%
Net interest-earning assets
 
$
269,239

 
 
 
 
 
$
264,096

 
 
 
 
 
$
209,871

 
 
 
 
Net interest margin
 
 
 
 
 
3.61
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.61
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.44
%

(1)
The average balances of loans and leases include non-performing loans and leases. Interest income related to non-performing loans and leases is recognized when collected.
(2)
Includes amortized cost basis of assets available for sale and held to maturity.
(3)
Yields on tax-exempt municipal obligations are not presented on a tax-equivalent basis in this table.
(4)
Represents annualized yields/rates.



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NET INTEREST INCOME ANALYSIS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
Average
balance
 
Interest
 
Average
yield/rate(4)
 
Average
balance
 
Interest
 
Average
yield/rate(4)
Interest-earning assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate and other mortgage loans(1)
 
$
832,042

 
$
29,535

 
4.73
%
 
$
638,187

 
$
22,904

 
4.79
%
Commercial and industrial loans(1)
 
440,390

 
19,973

 
6.05
%
 
316,209

 
13,769

 
5.81
%
Direct financing leases(1)
 
30,229

 
1,053

 
4.64
%
 
27,945

 
965

 
4.60
%
Consumer and other loans(1)
 
24,213

 
767

 
4.22
%
 
16,603

 
456

 
3.66
%
Total loans and leases receivable(1)
 
1,326,874

 
51,328

 
5.16
%
 
998,944

 
38,094

 
5.08
%
Mortgage-related securities(2)
 
154,734

 
1,896

 
1.63
%
 
155,488

 
2,208

 
1.89
%
Other investment securities(3)
 
29,213

 
350

 
1.60
%
 
28,556

 
335

 
1.56
%
FHLB and FRB stock
 
2,902

 
60

 
2.74
%
 
1,346

 
4

 
0.44
%
Short-term investments
 
75,469

 
237

 
0.42
%
 
50,768

 
197

 
0.52
%
Total interest-earning assets
 
1,589,192

 
53,871

 
4.52
%
 
1,235,102

 
40,838

 
4.41
%
Non-interest-earning assets
 
96,889

 
 
 
 
 
59,104

 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
1,686,081

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,294,206

 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Transaction accounts
 
$
117,242

 
205

 
0.23
%
 
$
81,039

 
137

 
0.23
%
Money market
 
605,906

 
2,523

 
0.56
%
 
465,708

 
1,785

 
0.51
%
Certificates of deposit
 
112,602

 
643

 
0.76
%
 
47,536

 
350

 
0.98
%
Wholesale deposits
 
439,744

 
4,576

 
1.39
%
 
410,757

 
4,639

 
1.51
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
 
1,275,494

 
7,947

 
0.83
%
 
1,005,040

 
6,911

 
0.92
%
FHLB advances
 
16,569

 
85

 
0.68
%
 
4,604

 
6

 
0.16
%
Other borrowings
 
24,948

 
1,279

 
6.84
%
 
10,297

 
555

 
7.19
%
Junior subordinated notes
 
10,315

 
832

 
10.76
%
 
10,315

 
831

 
10.76
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
1,327,326

 
10,143

 
1.02
%
 
1,030,256

 
8,303

 
1.07
%
Non-interest-bearing demand deposit accounts
 
206,547

 
 
 
 
 
142,302

 
 
 
 
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities
 
8,646

 
 
 
 
 
7,406

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
 
1,542,519

 
 
 
 
 
1,179,964

 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity
 
143,562

 
 
 
 
 
114,242

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
1,686,081

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,294,206

 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 
 
 
$
43,728

 
 
 
 
 
$
32,535

 
 
Interest rate spread
 
 
 
 
 
3.50
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.34
%
Net interest-earning assets
 
$
261,866

 
 
 
 
 
$
204,846

 
 
 
 
Net interest margin
 
 
 
 
 
3.67
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.51
%

(1)
The average balances of loans and leases include non-performing loans and leases. Interest income related to non-performing loans and leases is recognized when collected.
(2)
Includes amortized cost basis of assets available for sale and held to maturity.
(3)
Yields on tax-exempt municipal obligations are not presented on a tax-equivalent basis in this table.
(4)
Represents annualized yields/rates.

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SELECTED FINANCIAL TRENDS

PERFORMANCE RATIOS
 
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Nine Months Ended
(Unaudited)
 
September 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2015
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
September 30,
2014
 
September 30,
2015
 
September 30,
2014
Return on average assets (annualized)
 
1.02
%
 
0.93
%
 
1.00
%
 
0.95
%
 
1.06
%
 
0.98
%
 
1.07
%
Return on average equity (annualized)
 
11.93
%
 
10.73
%
 
11.98
%
 
10.92
%
 
12.10
%
 
11.55
%
 
12.13
%
Efficiency ratio
 
64.82
%
 
65.28
%
 
62.47
%
 
61.11
%
 
60.15
%
 
64.18
%
 
59.62
%
Interest rate spread
 
3.44
%
 
3.44
%
 
3.63
%
 
3.49
%
 
3.25
%
 
3.50
%
 
3.34
%
Net interest margin
 
3.61
%
 
3.61
%
 
3.79
%
 
3.67
%
 
3.44
%
 
3.67
%
 
3.51
%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
 
119.98
%
 
120.18
%
 
119.02
%
 
119.86
%
 
119.77
%
 
119.73
%
 
119.88
%


ASSET QUALITY RATIOS
(Unaudited)
 
As of
(Dollars in thousands)
 
September 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2015
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
September 30,
2014
Non-performing loans and leases
 
$
9,707

 
$
15,198

 
$
9,352

 
$
9,792

 
$
15,837

Foreclosed properties, net
 
1,632

 
1,854

 
1,566

 
1,693

 
106

Total non-performing assets
 
11,339

 
17,052

 
10,918

 
11,485

 
15,943

Performing troubled debt restructurings
 
7,852

 
1,944

 
1,972

 
2,003

 
556

Total impaired assets
 
$
19,191

 
$
18,996

 
$
12,890

 
$
13,488

 
$
16,499

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-performing loans and leases as a percent of total gross loans and leases
 
0.70
%
 
1.12
%
 
0.72
%
 
0.76
%
 
1.52
%
Non-performing assets as a percent of total gross loans and leases plus foreclosed properties
 
0.82
%
 
1.26
%
 
0.84
%
 
0.89
%
 
1.53
%
Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets
 
0.65
%
 
1.01
%
 
0.65
%
 
0.70
%
 
1.12
%
Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percent of total gross loans and leases
 
1.11
%
 
1.12
%
 
1.13
%
 
1.12
%
 
1.34
%
Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percent of non-performing loans
 
158.22
%
 
100.01
%
 
157.12
%
 
146.33
%
 
87.96
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Criticized assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special mention
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Substandard
 
11,144

 
10,633

 
22,626

 
25,493

 
26,147

Doubtful
 

 

 

 

 

Foreclosed properties, net
 
1,632

 
1,854

 
1,566

 
1,693

 
106

Total criticized assets
 
$
12,776

 
$
12,487

 
$
24,192

 
$
27,186

 
$
26,253

Criticized assets to total assets
 
0.73
%
 
0.74
%
 
1.44
%
 
1.67
%
 
1.84
%



9



NET CHARGE-OFFS (RECOVERIES)
(Unaudited)
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Nine Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)
 
September 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2015
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
September 30,
2014
 
September 30,
2015
 
September 30,
2014
Charge-offs
 
$
138

 
$
84

 
$
324

 
$
1,231

 
$
2

 
$
546

 
$
2

Recoveries
 
(11
)
 
(69
)
 
(5
)
 
(393
)
 
(6
)
 
(85
)
 
(31
)
Net charge-offs (recoveries)
 
$
127

 
$
15

 
$
319

 
$
838

 
$
(4
)
 
$
461

 
$
(29
)
Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percent of average gross loans and leases (annualized)
 
0.04
%
 
%
 
0.10
%
 
0.28
%
 
%
 
0.05
%
 
%

CAPITAL RATIOS
 
 
As of and for the Three Months Ended
(Unaudited)
 
September 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2015
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
September 30,
2014
Total capital to risk-weighted assets (1)
 
11.29
%
 
11.11
%
 
11.40
%
 
12.13
%
 
13.97
%
Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets (1)
 
8.95
%
 
8.78
%
 
8.98
%
 
9.52
%
 
10.84
%
Common equity tier I capital to risk-weighted assets (1)
 
8.34
%
 
8.16
%
 
8.34
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Tier I capital to average assets (1)
 
8.59
%
 
8.66
%
 
8.42
%
 
8.71
%
 
9.56
%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets
 
7.84
%
 
7.91
%
 
7.77
%
 
7.78
%
 
8.28
%
(1)
The September 30, 2015 data is estimated.

SELECTED OTHER INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
 
As of
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2015
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
September 30,
2014
Trust assets under management
 
$
791,150

 
$
800,615

 
$
814,226

 
$
773,192

 
$
741,210

Trust assets under administration
 
187,495

 
197,343

 
195,148

 
186,505

 
186,212

Total trust assets
 
$
978,645

 
$
997,958

 
$
1,009,374

 
$
959,697

 
$
927,422
















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NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS
Certain financial information provided in this release is determined by methods other than in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (United States) (“GAAP”). Although the Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide a greater understanding of its business, these measures are not necessarily comparable to similar measures that may be presented by other companies.
 
TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE
“Tangible book value per share” is a non-GAAP measure representing tangible common equity divided by total common shares outstanding. “Tangible common equity” itself is a non-GAAP measure representing common stockholders’ equity reduced by intangible assets, if any. The Company’s management believes that this measure is important to many investors in the marketplace who are interested in period-to-period changes in book value per common share exclusive of changes in intangible assets. The information provided below reconciles tangible book value per share and tangible common equity to their most comparable GAAP measures.
(Unaudited)
 
As of
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
September 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2015
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
September 30,
2014
Common stockholders’ equity
 
$
147,967

 
$
144,287

 
$
141,689

 
$
137,748

 
$
118,192

Goodwill and other intangible assets
 
(12,244
)
 
(12,133
)
 
(12,011
)
 
(11,944
)
 

Tangible common equity
 
$
135,723

 
$
132,154

 
$
129,678

 
$
125,804

 
$
118,192

Common shares outstanding
 
8,698,775

 
8,669,836

 
8,672,322

 
8,671,854

 
7,918,230

Book value per share
 
$
17.01

 
$
16.64

 
$
16.34

 
$
15.88

 
$
14.93

Tangible book value per share
 
15.60

 
15.24

 
14.95

 
14.51

 
14.93


TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY TO TANGIBLE ASSETS
‘‘Tangible common equity to tangible assets’’ is defined as the ratio of common stockholders’ equity reduced by intangible assets, if any, divided by total assets reduced by intangible assets, if any. The Company’s management believes that this measure is important to many investors in the marketplace who are interested in the relative changes from period to period in common equity and total assets, each exclusive of changes in intangible assets. The information below reconciles tangible common equity and tangible assets to their most comparable GAAP measures.
(Unaudited)
 
As of
(Dollars in thousands)
 
September 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2015
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
September 30,
2014
Common stockholders’ equity
 
$
147,967

 
$
144,287

 
$
141,689

 
$
137,748

 
$
118,192

Goodwill and other intangible assets
 
(12,244
)
 
(12,133
)
 
(12,011
)
 
(11,944
)
 

Tangible common equity
 
$
135,723

 
$
132,154

 
$
129,678

 
$
125,804

 
$
118,192

Total assets
 
$
1,744,153

 
$
1,683,564

 
$
1,680,677

 
$
1,629,387

 
$
1,427,567

Goodwill and other intangible assets
 
(12,244
)
 
(12,133
)
 
(12,011
)
 
(11,944
)
 

Tangible assets
 
$
1,731,909

 
$
1,671,431

 
$
1,668,666

 
$
1,617,443

 
$
1,427,567

Tangible common equity to tangible assets
 
7.84
%
 
7.91
%
 
7.77
%
 
7.78
%
 
8.28
%











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EFFICIENCY RATIO
“Efficiency ratio” is a non-GAAP measure representing non-interest expense excluding the effects of losses or gains on foreclosed properties, other discrete items that are unrelated to the Company’s primary business activities and amortization of other intangible assets, if any, divided by operating revenue, which is equal to net interest income plus non-interest income less realized gains or losses on securities, if any. In the judgment of the Company’s management, the adjustments made to non-interest expense and operating revenue allow investors and analysts to better assess the Company’s operating expenses in relation to its core operating revenue by removing the volatility that is associated with certain one-time items and other discrete items that are unrelated to its business. The information provided below reconciles the efficiency ratio to its most comparable GAAP measure.
(Unaudited)
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Nine Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)
 
September 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2015
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
September 30,
2014
 
September 30,
2015
 
September 30,
2014
Total non-interest expense
 
$
11,984

 
$
11,974

 
$
11,732

 
$
10,127

 
$
8,047

 
$
35,690

 
$
23,648

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss (gain) on foreclosed properties
 
(163
)
 
1

 
(16
)
 
(5
)
 
(9
)
 
(178
)
 
(5
)
Amortization of other intangible assets
 
18

 
18

 
18

 
12

 

 
55

 

Total operating expense
 
$
12,129

 
$
11,955

 
$
11,730

 
$
10,120

 
$
8,056

 
$
35,813

 
$
23,653

Net interest income
 
$
14,610

 
$
14,188

 
$
14,930

 
$
13,595

 
$
10,935

 
$
43,728

 
$
32,535

Total non-interest income
 
4,102

 
4,126

 
3,848

 
2,965

 
2,459

 
12,076

 
7,138

Total operating revenue
 
$
18,712

 
$
18,314

 
$
18,778

 
$
16,560

 
$
13,394

 
$
55,804

 
$
39,673

Efficiency ratio
 
64.82
%
 
65.28
%
 
62.47
%
 
61.11
%
 
60.15
%
 
64.18
%
 
59.62
%

12