Washington Federal Reports Annual Net Income of $138 Million
Washington Federal Reports Annual Net Income of $138 Million
SEATTLE, WA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/18/12 -- Washington Federal, Inc. (NASDAQ: WAFD), parent company of Washington Federal, today announced earnings of $35,531,000 or $.33 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, compared to $30,666,000 or $.28 per diluted share for the same period one year ago, a $4.9 million or 18% increase per diluted share. Earnings for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012 of $138,183,000 or $1.29 per diluted share, an increase of $18,895,000 or 29% per diluted share from the prior year. Higher earnings were driven primarily by lower credit costs due to improved market conditions. Total credit costs were $55 million for the year, a $78 million or 59% decrease from fiscal 2011. The Company's ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets ended the quarter at 13.45% and its total risk-based capital ratio was 27.29%. Both of these ratios continue to be among the best of large regional financial institutions in the U.S.
Chairman, President & CEO Roy M. Whitehead commented, "Financial performance for the year exceeded our expectations. Much of the credit goes to improved real estate market conditions that enabled us to record gains on the sale of properties foreclosed on and written down in prior years. During the quarter, we also completed important steps to enhance future profitability. In fiscal 2013, the focus will largely be on growth in our commercial banking segments. Low interest rates and a slow economy will challenge earnings growth; however, our strong financial position will provide tremendous flexibility. Opportunities to improve shareholder value, including acquisitions and stock repurchases, will be aggressively pursued."
Non-performing assets amounted to $273 million or 2.19% of total assets as of September 30, 2012, a $97 million or 26% decrease from September 30, 2011. Non-performing assets peaked at $606 million at 5.03% of total assets on June 30, 2009 and have since decreased by $333 million or 55%. Non-performing loans decreased from $210 million at the Company's September 30, 2011 fiscal year-end, to $173 million as of September 30, 2012, an 18% decrease. Total loan delinquencies were 2.57% as of September 30, 2012, a decrease from the 3.43% at September 30, 2011. Delinquencies on single family mortgage loans, the largest component of the loan portfolio, decreased to 2.73% from 3.25% as of September 30, 2011. Delinquencies on single family mortgage loans decreased by 8 basis points on a linked quarter basis to 2.73% from 2.81% as of June 30, 2012. The Company's single family mortgage loan delinquency ratio of 2.73% remains significantly better than the national average of 10.1%i.
Net loan charge-offs decreased from $98 million in the year ended September 30, 2011 to $70 million in the current year, a $28 million or 29% decrease. Net loan charge offs peaked in fiscal 2010, at $184 million. Total net charge-offs for fiscal 2012 represent a 62% decrease from the fiscal 2010 high.
Real estate held for sale decreased by $60 million or 38% from September 30, 2011 as the Company continues to liquidate foreclosed properties. During the year, the Company sold 663 properties for net proceeds of $143 million and a net gain on sale of $16 million over the current book value. The total net loss on sale of real estate, measured against the original loan balance of $267 million, was $124 million or 46% of original balances for properties sold in fiscal 2012. As of September 30, 2012, real estate held for sale consisted of 449 properties totaling $99 million. Land represented $43 million or 43% of total real estate held for sale at September 30, 2012. Net loss on real estate acquired through foreclosure, which includes gains and losses on sale, ongoing maintenance expense and periodic write-downs from lower valuations, decreased by 75% to $10 million in 2012 from $40 million in the prior year.
Asset quality trends during the quarter and fiscal year ending September 30, 2012 were generally positive as noted above with non-performing loans, real estate owned, delinquencies and net charge-offs all decreasing. Additionally, the residential real estate market has shown marked improvement in property values. The table below shows the change in median home priceii in several of our key markets.
Sep-12 Sep-11 % Change
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($ in thousands)
Seattle $ 378 $ 350 8.0%
Portland 241 225 7.1%
Boise 180 166 8.4%
Salt Lake 212 199 6.5%
Las Vegas 130 120 8.3%
Phoenix 160 157 1.9%
Albuquerque 165 164 0.6%
Dallas 150 129 16.3%
Consistent with these improving conditions, total loan loss reserve as a percentage of total gross loans has decreased. As of September 30, 2012, the allowance totaled 1.69% of loans, a decrease of 20 basis points from the 1.89% as of September 30, 2011. As of September 30, 2012, the general allowance for loan losses was $117 million or 1.56% of loans subject to the general allowance.
Total assets decreased by $968 million or 7% to $12.5 billion at September 30, 2012, from $13.4 billion at September 30, 2011. As previously disclosed, during the fourth quarter the Company took steps intended to reduce the Company's interest rate risk and improve its future earnings potential. During the quarter, the Company sold $2.3 billion of fixed rate mortgage-backed securities for a pre-tax gain of $95 million. In the same period, the Company pre-paid $876 million of long term debt at a pre-tax loss of $95 million. The weighted average rate on the retired debt was 3.94%. In related transactions, the Company also purchased a mix of short and longer term assets totaling $2.0 billion with an anticipated weighted average yield of 1.83%, and restructured an additional $830 million of long term debt to lengthen maturity and reduce the weighted average rate from 4.48% to 3.43%. These transactions are expected to reduce the volatility of net interest income and stabilize the margin going forward.
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012, loans decreased by $484 million or 6%, as the low interest rate environment caused loan repayments to accelerate. Total loan repayments for fiscal 2012 were $2.0 billion, a $142 million or 7.8% increase from the prior year. Loan originations in 2012 totaled $1.4 billion, an $83 million or 6% increase over 2011. Importantly, commercial loan originations increased $172 million or 41% as a result of improved economic conditions and the Company's continued phased rollout of its commercial business lines. Loans covered by an FDIC loss sharing agreement decreased by $94 million, investment securities decreased $329 million and cash and cash equivalents decreased by $65 million. Other assets increased by $78 million or 130% in 2012 as a result of the capitalization of prepayment fees associated with the balance sheet restructuring described above. As of September 30, 2012, the Company's investment portfolio had net unrealized gains of $47 million.
Customer deposits decreased $89 million or 1% during the year, however; the Company was able to grow transaction accounts by $284 million or 11%, while time deposits decreased by $374 million or 6%. The weighted average rate paid on customer deposits during the year was 0.99%, a decrease of 33 basis points from the previous year, as a result of the low interest rate environment.
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and other borrowings decreased by $882 million or 32% as a result of the balance sheet restructuring. The weighted average rate on FHLB borrowings as of September 30, 2012 was 3.59%, a decrease of 51 basis points from the prior year.
During the year, the Company had an average balance of $848 million in cash and cash equivalents invested overnight at a yield of approximately .25%. The Company is maintaining higher than normal amounts of liquidity due to concern about potentially rising interest rates in the future. The period end spread was 2.80% as of September 30, 2012, a decrease from 3.13% as of September 30, 2011.
Net interest income for the year was $397 million, a $20 million decrease from last year. Net interest margin was 3.18% for the year, compared to 3.35% for the prior year. The margin was pressured as lower asset yields offset decreasing interest expense.
Total credit costs, which include the provision for loan losses and net loss on real estate acquired, were the key driver for improved earnings this year. The table below shows the Company's total credit costs for the last twelve quarters and fiscal years ending September 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Total Credit
Quarter Ended Costs $ Change % Change
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($ in thousands)
Quarter Ending
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Dec-09 $ 82,470
Mar-10 80,058 (2,412) -2.9%
Jun-10 51,767 (28,291) -35.3%
Sep-10 46,089 (5,678) -11.0%
Dec-10 36,553 (9,536) -20.7%
Mar-11 40,395 3,842 10.5%
Jun-11 29,171 (11,224) -27.8%
Sep-11 27,035 (2,136) -7.3%
Dec-11 21,779 (5,256) -19.4%
Mar-12 19,582 (2,197) -10.1%
Jun-12 9,221 (10,361) -52.9%
Sep-12 4,194 (5,027) -54.5%
Fiscal Year Ending
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2010 $ 260,384
2011 133,154 (127,230) -48.9%
2012 54,776 (78,378) -58.9%
The Company's efficiency ratio of 34.5% for the year remains among the lowest in the industry. The year produced a return on assets of 1.03%, while return on equity amounted to 7.23%.
On October 19, 2012, Washington Federal will pay a cash dividend of $.08 per share to common stockholders of record on October 5, 2012. This will be the Company's 119th consecutive quarterly cash dividend. During the year ended September 30, 2012, Washington Federal repurchased 2,895,484 shares at a weighted average price of $14.48. The Company has an authorization to repurchase up to an additional 6,188,030 shares. For the year the Company returned 55% of earnings to stockholders in the form of cash dividends and share repurchases.
During the quarter, the Company's first Eastern Washington branch was opened in Yakima, Washington.
Status of Proposed South Valley Bank and Trust Acquisition
Washington Federal has received approval from its primary regulators to complete its acquisition of South Valley Bank and Trust, which is anticipated to close on October 31, 2012. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings.
About Washington Federal Washington Federal, with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, has 166 offices in eight western states. To find out more about the Company, please visit our website. The Company uses its website to distribute financial and other material information about the Company, which is routinely posted on and accessible at www.washingtonfederal.com.
Important Cautionary Statements The foregoing information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, notes and other information contained in the Company's 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
This press release contains statements about the Company's future that are not statements of historical fact. These statements are "forward looking statements" for purposes of applicable securities laws, and are based on current information and/or management's good faith belief as to future events. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," and similar expressions signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include projections and estimates of loan demand, revenue growth, credit costs, levels of problem assets, earnings, interest rates, regulatory actions or other financial or business items; statements of management's plans, strategies and objectives for future operations; the characterization of the future effects of the reposition transactions on the Company's balance sheet and earnings prospects; and statements regarding future economic, industry or market conditions or performance. Forward-looking statements of this type speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company cautions against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect its good faith beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to it as of the date the forward-looking statement is made. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the timing when, or by which, such performance or results will be achieved.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risk and uncertainties, which change over time, and actual performance or results, could differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. If the Company does update any forward-looking statement, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect to that statement or any other forward-looking statements. The following important factors, in addition to those discussed or referenced in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements: including, but not limited to: general economic conditions; legislative and regulatory changes, including without limitation the potential effect of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and regulations to be promulgated thereunder; monetary fiscal policies of the federal government; changes in tax policies; rates and regulations of federal, state and local tax authorities; changes in interest rates; deposit flows; cost of funds; the level of success of the Company's asset/liability management strategies; demand for loan products; demand for financial services; competition; changes in the quality or composition of the Company's loan and investment portfolios; adequacy of the reserve for loan losses; the level of success in disposing of foreclosed real estate and reducing nonperforming assets; changes in accounting principles; policies or guidelines and other economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, products, services and fees, including without limitation Washington Federal's ability to comply in a timely and satisfactory manner with the requirements of a memorandum of understanding entered into with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
WASHINGTON FEDERAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(UNAUDITED)
September 30, September 30,
2012 2011
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(In thousands, except per
share data)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 751,430 $ 816,002
Available-for-sale securities 1,781,705 3,255,144
Held-to-maturity securities 1,191,487 47,036
Loans receivable, net 7,451,998 7,935,877
Covered loans, net 288,376 382,183
Interest receivable 46,857 52,332
Premises and equipment, net 178,845 166,593
Real estate held for sale 99,478 159,829
Covered real estate held for sale 29,549 56,383
FDIC indemnification asset 87,571 101,634
FHLB stock 149,840 151,755
Intangible assets, net 256,076 256,271
Federal and state income taxes 22,513 -
Other assets 137,219 59,710
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$ 12,472,944 $ 13,440,749
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Customer accounts
Transaction deposit accounts $ 2,946,453 $ 2,662,188
Time deposit accounts 5,630,165 6,003,715
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8,576,618 8,665,903
FHLB advances 1,880,000 1,962,066
Other borrowings - 800,000
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and
insurance 40,041 39,548
Federal and state income taxes - 1,535
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 76,533 65,164
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10,573,192 11,534,216
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, $1.00 par value, 300,000,000
shares authorized; 129,950,223 and
129,853,534 shares issued; 106,177,615 and
108,976,410 shares outstanding 129,950 129,854
Paid-in capital 1,586,295 1,582,843
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of
taxes 13,306 85,789
Treasury stock, at cost; 23,772,608 and
20,877,124 shares (310,579) (268,665)
Retained earnings 480,780 376,712
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1,899,752 1,906,533
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$ 12,472,944 $ 13,440,749
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Common stockholders' equity per share $ 17.89 $ 17.49
Tangible common stockholders' equity per share 15.48 15.14
Stockholders' equity to total assets 15.23% 14.18%
Tangible common stockholders' equity to
tangible assets 13.45 12.52
Weighted average rates at period end
Loans and mortgage-backed securities 4.72% 5.43%
Combined loans, mortgage-backed securities
and investment securities 4.18 4.97
Customer accounts 0.90 1.14
Borrowings 3.59 4.04
Combined cost of customer accounts and
borrowings 1.38 1.84
Interest rate spread 2.80 3.13
WASHINGTON FEDERAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Quarter Ended Twelve Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2012 2011 2012 2011
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(In thousands, except per share data)
INTEREST INCOME
Loans & covered
assets $ 115,467 $ 127,943 $ 484,833 $ 522,230
Mortgage-backed
securities 16,062 27,822 96,142 108,207
Investment
securities and cash
equivalents 2,850 3,210 9,296 14,198
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134,379 158,975 590,271 644,635
INTEREST EXPENSE
Customer accounts 20,071 26,070 86,939 115,835
FHLB advances and
other borrowings 22,138 28,387 106,310 111,861
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42,209 54,457 193,249 227,696
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Net interest income 92,170 104,518 397,022 416,939
Provision for loan
losses 5,379 15,354 44,955 93,104
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Net interest income
after provision for
loan losses 86,791 89,164 352,067 323,835
OTHER INCOME
Gain (loss) on sale
of investments 95,234 - 95,234 8,147
Prepayment penalty
on long-term debt (95,565) - (95,565) -
Other 3,585 4,719 16,848 17,786
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3,254 4,719 16,517 25,933
OTHER EXPENSE
Compensation and
benefits 19,487 18,015 77,628 72,034
Occupancy 4,217 3,700 16,194 14,480
FDIC premiums 3,550 5,283 16,093 20,582
Other 8,459 7,287 32,939 28,963
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35,713 34,285 142,854 136,059
Gain (loss) on real
estate acquired
through
foreclosure, net 1,185 (11,681) (9,819) (40,050)
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Income before income
taxes 55,517 47,917 215,911 173,659
Income taxes
provision (benefit) 19,986 17,251 77,728 62,518
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NET INCOME $ 35,531 $ 30,666 $ 138,183 $ 111,141
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PER SHARE DATA
Basic earnings $ .33 $ .28 $ 1.29 $ 1.00
Diluted earnings .33 .28 1.29 1.00
Cash Dividends per
share .08 .06 .32 .24
Basic weighted
average number of
shares outstanding 106,512,324 109,666,258 107,108,703 111,383,877
Diluted weighted
average number of
shares outstanding,
including dilutive
stock options 106,556,946 109,748,550 107,149,240 111,460,106
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average
assets 1.10% .91% 1.03% .83%
Return on average
common equity 7.43% 6.55% 7.23% 5.99%
(1) OCC Mortgage Metrics Report, 2nd Quarter 2012, which is the most recent data available
(2) Multiple Listing Services
Contact: Washington Federal, Inc. 425 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101 Cathy Cooper 206-777-8246 cathy.cooper@washingtonfederal.com
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