EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

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Jeffrey W. Farrar

Executive Vice President and CFO

(434) 964-2217

jfarrar@stellarone.com

STELLARONE CORPORATION

ANNOUNCES EARNINGS OF $6.1 MILLION FOR SECOND QUARTER 2008

Charlottesville, VA, July 29, 2008 – StellarOne Corporation (NASDAQ: STEL) (StellarOne) today reported second quarter 2008 earnings of $6.1 million, up 35.2% from $4.5 million for the second quarter of 2007, and up sequentially greater than 100% from $2.1 million in the first quarter of 2008. Net income per diluted share was $.27, down 35.7% from $.42 per share for the same period in 2007. StellarOne’s earnings for the second quarter of 2008 produced an annualized return on average assets (ROA) of .81% and an annualized return on average equity (ROE) of 6.72%, compared to prior year ratios of 1.15% and 11.82%, respectively. For the first six months of 2008, net income was $8.2 million, down 3.9% from $8.6 million for the same period in 2007. Net income per diluted share was $.44, down 44.3% from $.79 for the first six months of 2007. ROA and ROE for the six month period was .64% and 5.63%, respectively, compared to 1.08% and 11.31% for the same period in 2007. StellarOne’s year to date operating results include the former Virginia Financial Group, Inc. (VFG) for the entire period, but results from the former FNB Corporation (FNB) are only included from February 28, 2008 forward, representing the period subsequent to consummation of the merger of equals transaction between VFG and FNB. This will impact all comparisons to first quarter 2008 contained herein. Historical 2007 data contained herein reflects only the results of the former VFG prior to merger.

Excluding net-of-tax effects of both the nonrecurring merger expenses of $929 thousand and increase in revenues from the amortization of purchase accounting adjustments of $2.4 million associated with the consummation of the merger, earnings for the second quarter would have been $4.6 million or $.21 per diluted share, an increase in earnings of $104 thousand or 2.3% and decrease in earnings per share of $.21 or 50.0% compared to the second quarter of 2007. ROA and ROE would have been .61% and 5.09%, respectively. Excluding, net-of-tax effects of both the nonrecurring merger expenses of $3.3 million and the net increase in income from the amortization of purchase accounting adjustments of $2.4 million associated with the consummation of the merger, earnings for the six month period would have been $9.1 million or $.48 per diluted share, an increase in earnings of $879 thousand or 10.7% and decrease in earnings per share of $.31 or 39.2% compared to the first six months of 2007. ROA and ROE would have been .71% and 6.23%, respectively.


O. R. Barham, Jr., President and CEO, commented, “We had many accomplishments during the second quarter, and are about where we thought we would be from an earnings standpoint in the face of continuing weakness in the economy, real estate markets and turmoil in the banking sector. While we are encouraged by the improvement in our levels of non-performing assets as compared to last quarter, it is tempered by the fact that business activity continues to slow. This contributed to several credit downgrades during the quarter, necessitating an increase in provisioning for loan losses. We will continue to be vigilant in our monitoring and provisioning of our loan portfolio throughout the remaining part of this year. StellarOne’s strong capital levels will help us weather this economic downturn. Once economic conditions improve, this same strong capital position will allow us to further grow our franchise.”

“As anticipated, earnings continued to be impacted by nonrecurring integration expenses associated with putting our affiliate banks together. It has been roughly eight weeks since we completed our merger creating Virginia’s largest commercial based bank. We are encouraged by our initial retention rates and appreciate the loyalty of our customer base. StellarOne now serves over 84,000 households through 64 branches and 80 ATM machines. We have been included in the Russell 3000 index; have approximately 8,500 shareholders and now trade over 74,000 shares (3 month average) of stock a day. We also now possess the fifth largest deposit share in the state of Virginia. We have created a great company with an even greater future, and will continue to manage through a difficult environment and prepare the Company to capitalize on improved market conditions.”

Financial Performance

Net Interest Income

Net interest income amounted to $29.3 million for the second quarter of 2008, up $14.4 million or 96.7% compared with $14.9 million for the same quarter in 2007. Growth in average earning assets of $1.3 billion or 87.6% over 2007 associated with the VFG/FNB merger was the primary contributor to this increase. The net interest margin for the second quarter of 2008 was 4.37%, up sixty-two basis points sequentially compared to 3.75% for the first quarter of 2008, and up fifteen basis points when compared to 4.22% for the second quarter of 2007. Margin for the quarter was positively impacted by the loan discount, CD premium and a borrowing premium associated with the VFG/FNB merger, all of which began amortizing during the quarter. These premiums and discounts stem from adjusting assets and liabilities to their respective market values as part of the purchase adjustments associated with the merger. Margin adjusted for the purchase accounting items for the quarter and six month period amounted to 3.75% and 3.74%, respectively. Core margin is expected to experience modest compression as the rate of improvement in cost of funds slows, the level of loan growth continues to be impacted by market conditions, and the positive effects of amortizing the purchase adjustments lessen. Other factors that could change this result include the level of non-performing assets and the direction of short term rates for the remainder of the year.

Asset yields rose sequentially, with an average yield on assets of 6.51% for the second quarter of 2008, compared to 6.46% for the first quarter of 2008 and decreased forty-eight basis points when compared to 6.99% for the second quarter of 2007. Average cost of interest bearing liabilities decreased to 2.53% for the second quarter of 2008, as compared to 3.23% for the first quarter of 2008 and 3.43% for the second quarter of 2007. This decrease in funding costs during the quarter was predominantly the result of reductions in interest expense of $1.8 million and $758 thousand, which related to the amortization of premiums on CD’s and FHLB advances, respectively, that were adjusted to market value as part of the merger. Additionally, funding costs were also reduced due to recent actions taken by the Fed and an increased level of CD maturities repricing during the quarter. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, net interest income was $46.8 million, an increase of $17.5 million or 60.1% from $29.3 million for the same period in 2007. The net interest margin for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 was 4.08%, compared to 4.14% for the same period in 2007. The amortization of the purchase adjustments affected the margin for the six month period to a lesser degree than the quarter, but still helped to offset compression related to the decline in the targeted Federal funds rate and increases in nonperforming assets when compared to June 30, 2007.


Non-Interest Income

Total non-interest income was $7.6 million for the second quarter of 2008, up $3.3 million or 76.4% compared with $4.3 million for the second quarter of 2007 and up $2.4 million or 48.1% sequentially compared with $5.2 million for the first quarter of 2008. Retail banking fee income increased $2.0 million or greater than 100% to $3.9 million, compared to $1.9 million in the second quarter of 2007. Mortgage banking revenue amounted to $1.4 million, an increase of $712 thousand or greater than 100%, as compared to $645 thousand for the second quarter of 2007, and up sequentially $486 thousand or 55.8% from the first quarter of 2008. Revenues from trust and brokerage for the second quarter were $1.4 million, up $238 thousand or 20.7% compared to $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2007, and up sequentially $172 thousand or 14.1% from the first quarter of 2008. Losses on the sale of foreclosed assets amounted to $260 thousand for the second quarter of 2008, the majority of which related to the sale of a residential development property foreclosed on during the first quarter.

Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expense for the second quarter of 2008 amounted to $24.6 million, up $11.7 million or 91.5% from $12.9 million for the same period in 2007, and up sequentially $5.6 million or 29.3% from the first quarter of 2008. StellarOne’s efficiency ratio was 65.26% for the quarter, compared to 64.85% for the same quarter in 2007. For the six month period ended June 30, 2008, the efficiency ratio was 71.51%, compared to 65.21% for the same period in 2007. Excluding the impact of nonrecurring revenue and expense items noted above, the efficiency ratio was 67.29% and 66.74% for the quarter and six month period ended June 30, 2008, respectively. Excluding the effects of nonrecurring merger expenses of $5.1 million associated with the consummation of the merger of equals transaction between VFG and FNB, non-interest expense for the first six months of 2008 would have amounted to $38.6 million, up $13.4 million or 53.4% from $25.1 million for the same period in 2007. Noninterest expense for the quarter was affected in the same manner as the six month period by the related increases in incremental costs and nonrecurring merger expenses.

Balance Sheet

At June 30, 2008, total assets were $3.03 billion, compared to $1.60 billion at June 30, 2007. Shareholder’s equity at June 30, 2008 was $366.5 million, an increase of $211.5 million or greater than 100% compared to June 30, 2007. Shareholder’s equity represented 12.09% of total assets at June 30, 2008, while tangible equity capital represented 9.57% of tangible assets at June 30, 2008. Book value at June 30, 2008 was $16.22 per share, compared to $14.36 at June 30, 2007.

Average loans for the second quarter were $2.29 billion, up $1.08 billion or 89.3% from the second quarter of 2007, and up sequentially from $1.63 billion for the first quarter of 2008. Average securities were $403.2 million, up $145.1 million or 87.3% from the second quarter of 2007. Average deposits for the second quarter were $2.37 billion, up $800.8 million or 50.9% from the first quarter of 2008. Average borrowings, consisting predominately of FHLB advances and commercial paper for the second quarter amounted to $301.5 million, an increase of $128.6 million or 74.3% compared to the same period in 2007, and up sequentially $11 thousand or 3.8% from the first quarter of 2008.

Goodwill associated with the merger of equals transaction amounted to $59.5 million, resulting in aggregate goodwill of $73.4 million at June 30, 2008. The core deposit intangible associated with the transaction was $8.6 million, resulting in aggregate core deposit intangibles of $11.3 million at June 30, 2008.


Asset Quality

StellarOne’s ratio of non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets amounted to .86% as of June 30, 2008, compared to .20% at June 30, 2007 and 1.02 % at March 31, 2008. The increase compared to the same period in the prior year is a result of declining market conditions in general. The net decrease of $5.8 million on a linked quarter basis relates to significant reductions in nonaccrual loans and the sale of foreclosed assets during the quarter. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans receivable amounted to .22% for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, compared to none for the same period in 2007 and .13% for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. At June 30, 2008, the allowance for loan losses approximates the aggregate balance of non-performing loans, while the allowance as a percentage of total loans amounted to 1.25%. StellarOne recorded a provision for loan losses for the second quarter of $2.8 million compared to net charge-offs of $1.3 million for the period, which compares to no provision and $34 thousand in net recoveries for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The increased levels of provisioning reflect actions taken to address the continuing deterioration of credit quality in a small number of larger real estate construction credits and weakened real estate conditions in a few of the market’s served. However, the Company remains well diversified in both the types of loans within the portfolio and markets served throughout the Commonwealth.

Quarterly Dividend

The Board of Directors of StellarOne Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of $.16 per share, payable on August 25, 2008 to shareholders of record on August 4, 2008. This dividend represents a yield of 3.71% based on the closing price of StellarOne’s stock on July 25, 2008 ($17.25).

About StellarOne

StellarOne Corporation is a traditional community bank, offering a full range of business and consumer banking services, including trust and asset management services, via its trust company division. Through the activities of its sole affiliate, StellarOne Bank, StellarOne operates 64 full-service financial centers, 4 loan production offices, and over 80 ATMs serving the New River Valley, Roanoke Valley, Shenandoah Valley, and Central and North Central Virginia.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This report refers to the efficiency ratio, which is computed by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis and non-interest income excluding gains or losses on securities, fixed assets and foreclosed assets. Such information is not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) and should not be construed as such. This is a non-GAAP financial measure that we believe provides investors with important information regarding our operational efficiency. Comparison of our efficiency ratio with those of other companies may not be possible, because other companies may calculate the efficiency ratio differently. Management believes such financial information is meaningful to the reader in understanding operating performance, but cautions that such information not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP. StellarOne, in referring to its net income, is referring to income under GAAP.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results, or those anticipated. When we use words such as “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates” or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s analysis only as


of the date thereof. StellarOne wishes to caution the reader that factors, such as those listed below, in some cases have affected and could affect StellarOne’s actual results, causing actual results to differ materially from those in any forward looking statement. These factors include: (i) expected cost savings from StellarOne’s acquisitions and dispositions, (ii) competitive pressure in the banking industry or in StellarOne’s markets may increase significantly, (iii) changes in the interest rate environment may reduce margins, (iv) general economic conditions, either nationally or regionally, may be less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, credit quality deterioration, (v) changes may occur in banking legislation and regulation (vi) changes may occur in general business conditions and (vii) changes may occur in the securities markets. Please refer to StellarOne’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for additional information, which may be accessed at www.stellarone.com.


QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

StellarOne Corporation (NASDAQ: STEL)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

                 Percent  
     For the Three Months Ended     Increase  
     6/30/2008     6/30/2007     (Decrease)  

INCOME STATEMENT

      

Interest income - taxable equivalent

   $ 44,709     $ 25,604     74.62 %

Interest expense

     14,720       10,151     45.01 %

Net interest income - taxable equivalent

     29,989       15,453     94.07 %

Less: taxable equivalent adjustment

     656       538     21.93 %

Net interest income

     29,333       14,915     96.67 %

Provision for loan and lease losses

     2,835       —       N/A  

Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses

     26,498       14,915     77.66 %

Noninterest income

     7,647       4,336     76.36 %

Noninterest expense

     24,609       12,854     91.45 %

Provision for income taxes

     3,396       1,856     82.97 %

Net income

   $ 6,140     $ 4,541     35.21 %

PER SHARE DATA

      

Basic earnings

   $ 0.27     $ 0.42     -35.71 %

Diluted earnings

   $ 0.27     $ 0.42     -35.71 %

Shares outstanding

     22,600,357       10,792,797    

Weighted average shares -

      

Basic

     22,585,161       10,792,467    

Diluted

     22,651,991       10,817,882    

Dividends paid on common shares

   $ 0.16     $ 0.16    

PERFORMANCE RATIOS

      

Return on average assets

     0.81 %     1.15 %   -29.57 %

Return on average equity

     6.72 %     11.82 %   -43.15 %

Return on average realized equity (A)

     6.72 %     11.76 %   -42.86 %

Net interest margin (taxable equivalent)

     4.37 %     4.22 %   3.54 %

Efficiency (taxable equivalent) (B)

     65.26 %     64.85 %   0.63 %

ASSET QUALITY

      

Allowance for loan losses

      

Beginning of period

   $ 27,037     $ 14,501    

Provision for loan losses

     2,835       —      

Charge offs

     (1,908 )     (34 )  

Recoveries

     651       28    

Net charge-offs

     (1,257 )     (6 )  

End of period

   $ 28,615       14,495    

Non-performing assets:

      

Non-accrual loans

   $ 22,392     $ 3,139    

Loans 90+ days past due and still accruing

     465       —      

Foreclosed assets

     2,260       —      

Troubled debt restructurings

     814       —      

Total non-performing assets

   $ 25,931     $ 3,139    

to total assets:

     0.86 %     0.20 %  

to total loans plus foreclosed assets:

     1.13 %     0.26 %  

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

     1.25 %     1.21 %  

Net charge-offs

   $ 1,257     $ 6    

Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding

     0.22 %     0.00 %  

NOTES:

 

(A) Excludes the effect on average stockholders’ equity of unrealized gains (losses) that result from changes in market values of securities and other comprehensive pension expense.

 

(B) Computed by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income, net of gains or losses on securities, fixed assets and foreclosed assets. This is a non-GAAP financial measure, which we believe provides investors with important information regarding our operational efficiency. Comparison of our efficiency ratio with those of other companies may not be possible, because other companies may calculate the efficiency ratio differently.

 

(C) Individual amounts shown above are calculated from actual, not rounded amounts in the thousands, which appear above.


QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

StellarOne Corporation (NASDAQ: STEL)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

           Percent  
     For the Six Months Ended     Increase  
     6/30/2008     6/30/2007     (Decrease)  

INCOME STATEMENT

      

Interest income - taxable equivalent

   $ 75,469     $ 51,099     47.69 %

Interest expense

     27,832       20,742     34.18 %

Net interest income - taxable equivalent

     47,637       30,357     56.92 %

Less: taxable equivalent adjustment

     790       1,087     -27.32 %

Net interest income

     46,847       29,270     60.05 %

Provision for loan and lease losses

     3,787       165     >100.00 %

Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses

     43,060       29,105     47.95 %

Noninterest income

     12,812       8,164     56.93 %

Noninterest expense

     43,647       25,141     73.61 %

Provision for income taxes

     3,998       3,568     12.05 %

Net income

   $ 8,227     $ 8,560     -3.89 %

PER SHARE DATA

      

Basic earnings

   $ 0.44     $ 0.79     -44.30 %

Diluted earnings

   $ 0.44     $ 0.79     -44.30 %

Shares outstanding

     22,600,357       10,792,797    

Weighted average shares -

      

Basic

     18,831,352       10,791,224    

Diluted

     18,899,355       10,819,352    

Dividends paid on common shares

   $ 0.32     $ 0.32    

PERFORMANCE RATIOS

      

Return on average assets

     0.64 %     1.08 %   -40.74 %

Return on average equity

     5.63 %     11.31 %   -50.22 %

Return on average realized equity (A)

     5.65 %     11.25 %   -49.78 %

Net interest margin (taxable equivalent)

     4.08 %     4.14 %   -93.75 %

Efficiency (taxable equivalent) (B)

     71.51 %     65.21 %   9.66 %

ASSET QUALITY

      

Allowance for loan losses

      

Beginning of period

   $ 15,082     $ 14,500    

Provision for loan losses

     3,787       165    

Charge-offs

     (2,526 )     (245 )  

Recoveries

     733       75    

Net (charge-offs) recoveries

     (1,793 )     (170 )  

Allowance acquired via acquisition

     11,539       —      

End of period

   $ 28,615     $ 14,495    

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

     1.25 %     1.21 %  

Net charge-offs

   $ 1,793     $ 170    

Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding

     0.18 %     0.03 %  

NOTES:

 

(A) Excludes the effect on average stockholders’ equity of unrealized gains (losses) that result from changes in market values of securities and other comprehensive pension expense.

 

(B) Computed by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income, net of gains or losses on securities, fixed assets and foreclosed assets. This is a non-GAAP financial measure, which we believe provides investors with important information regarding our operational efficiency. Comparison of our efficiency ratio with those of other companies may not be possible, because other companies may calculate the efficiency ratio differently.

 

(C) Individual amounts shown above are calculated from actual, not rounded amounts in the thousands, which appear above.


QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

StellarOne Corporation (NASDAQ: STEL)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

                 Percent  
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA                Increase  

(Dollars in thousands)

   6/30/2008     6/30/2007     (Decrease)  

End of period balances

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 136,360     $ 41,451     >100.00 %

Securities available for sale

     348,716       251,307     38.76 %

Securities held to maturity

     929       2,653     -64.98 %

Total securities

     349,645       253,960     37.68 %

Real estate - construction

     385,290       215,142     79.09 %

Real estate - 1-4 family residential

     738,049       317,879     >100.00 %

Real estate - commercial and multifamily

     849,978       524,527     62.05 %

Commercial, financial and agricultural

     231,377       100,441     >100.00 %

Consumer loans

     71,823       29,580     >100.00 %

All other loans

     13,716       6,266     >100.00 %

Total loans

     2,290,233       1,193,835     91.84 %

Deferred loan costs

     841       1,012     -16.90 %

Allowance for loan losses

     (28,615 )     (14,495 )   97.41 %

Net loans

     2,262,459       1,180,352     91.68 %

Core deposit intangibles, net

     11,142       3,546     >100.00 %

Goodwill

     73,386       13,896     >100.00 %

Bank owned life insurance

     28,208       10,471     >100.00 %

Other assets

     169,495       79,953     >100.00 %

Total assets

     3,030,695       1,583,629     91.38 %

Noninterest bearing deposits

     346,861       233,110     48.80 %

Money market & interest checking

     747,711       315,840     >100.00 %

Savings

     208,039       91,553     >100.00 %

CD’s and other time deposits

     1,112,137       595,839     86.65 %

Total deposits

     2,414,748       1,236,342     95.31 %

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     1,746       —       N/A  

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     195,733       85,500     >100.00 %

Subordinated debt

     32,991       20,619     60.00 %

Commercial paper

     —         73,724     -100.00 %

Other borrowed funds

     59       873     -93.24 %

Other liabilities

     18,874       11,555     63.34 %

Total liabilities

     2,664,151       1,428,613     86.49 %

Total stockholders’ equity

   $ 366,544     $ 155,016     >100.00 %

Accumulated comprehensive loss

   $ (1,179 )   $ (1,972 )   -40.21 %

Average balances

      
      For the Three Months Ended    

Percent

Increase

 
     6/30/2008     6/30/2007     (Decrease)  

Total assets

   $ 3,049,826     $ 1,582,575     92.71 %

Total stockholders’ equity

   $ 367,327     $ 154,045     >100.00 %
     For the Six Months Ended        
     6/30/2008     6/30/2007        

Total assets

   $ 2,579,607     $ 1,595,169     61.71 %

Total stockholders’ equity

   $ 293,823     $ 152,685     92.44 %

OTHER DATA

      

End of period full time employees

     901       536    


QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

StellarOne Corporation (NASDAQ: STEL)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

                 Percent  
     For the Three Months Ended     Increase  
         6/30/2008             6/30/2007         (Decrease)  

Interest Income

      

Loans, including fees

   $ 39,208     $ 22,278     75.99 %

Deposits in other banks

     9       4     >100.00 %

Investment securities:

      

Taxable

     3,147       1,715     83.50 %

Tax-exempt

     995       926     7.45 %

Dividends

     339       134     >100.00 %

Federal funds sold

     354       9     >100.00 %

Total interest income

     44,052       25,066     75.74 %

Interest Expense

      

Deposits

     12,458       7,843     58.84 %

Federal funds repurchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     5       117     -95.73 %

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     1,631       969     68.32 %

Subordinated debt

     466       421     10.69 %

Commercial paper

     156       791     -80.28 %

Other borrowings

     3       10     -70.00 %

Total interest expense

     14,719       10,151     45.00 %

Net interest income

     29,333       14,915     96.67 %

Provision for loan losses

     2,835       —       N/A  

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     26,498       14,915     77.66 %

Noninterest Income

      

Retail banking fees

     3,896       1,920     >100.00 %

Commissions and fees from fiduciary activities

     1,071       857     24.97 %

Brokerage fee income

     318       294     8.16 %

Other operating income

     1,080       652     65.64 %

(Losses) gains on sale of premises and equipment

     (21 )     1     >100.00 %

Gains (losses) on securities available for sale

     206       (32 )   >100.00 %

Losses on sales of foreclosed assets

     (260 )     (1 )   >100.00 %

Mortgage banking-related fees

     1,357       645     >100.00 %

Total noninterest income

     7,647       4,336     76.36 %

Noninterest Expense

      

Compensation and employee benefits

     11,763       7,037     67.16 %

Net occupancy

     1,834       885     >100.00 %

Supplies and equipment

     2,170       1,166     86.11 %

Amortization-intangible assets

     531       161     >100.00 %

Marketing

     831       393     >100.00 %

State franchise taxes

     585       299     95.65 %

Data processing

     992       430     >100.00 %

Telecommunications

     457       236     93.64 %

Professional fees

     640       378     69.31 %

Other operating expenses

     4,806       1,869     >100.00 %

Total noninterest expense

     24,609       12,854     91.45 %

Income before income taxes

     9,536       6,397     49.07 %

Income tax expense

     3,396       1,856     82.97 %

Net income

   $ 6,140     $ 4,541     35.21 %


QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

StellarOne Corporation (NASDAQ: STEL)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

                 Percent  
     For the Six Months Ended     Increase  
         6/30/2008             6/30/2007         (Decrease)  

Interest Income

      

Loans, including fees

   $ 66,469     $ 44,264     50.16 %

Deposits in other banks

     12       10     20.00 %

Investment securities:

      

Taxable

     5,210       3,549     46.80 %

Tax-exempt

     1,832       1,869     -1.98 %

Dividends

     606       260     >100.00 %

Federal funds sold

     551       61     >100.00 %

Total interest income

     74,680       50,013     49.32 %

Interest Expense

      

Deposits

     22,663       16,373     38.42 %

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     60       225     -73.33 %

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     3,539       1,746     >100.00 %

Subordinated debt

     930       838     10.98 %

Commercial paper

     635       1,545     -58.90 %

Other borrowings

     6       16     -62.50 %

Total interest expense

     27,833       20,743     34.18 %

Net interest income

     46,847       29,270     60.05 %

Provision for loan losses

     3,787       165     >100.00 %

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     43,060       29,105     47.95 %

Noninterest Income

      

Retail banking fees

     6,463       3,663     76.44 %

Commissions and fees from fiduciary activities

     1,969       1,685     16.85 %

Brokerage fee income

     638       550     16.00 %

Other operating income

     2,099       1,059     98.21 %

Losses on sale of premises and equipment

     (64 )     (4 )   >100.00 %

Gains (losses) on securities available for sale

     238       (32 )   >100.00 %

Losses on sale of foreclosed assets

     (759 )     (1 )   N/A  

Mortgage banking-related fees

     2,228       1,244     79.10 %

Total noninterest income

     12,812       8,164     56.93 %

Noninterest Expense

      

Compensation and employee benefits

     22,931       13,856     65.50 %

Net occupancy

     2,995       1,759     70.27 %

Supplies and equipment

     3,710       2,286     62.29 %

Amortization-intangible assets

     691       325     >100.00 %

Marketing

     1,248       642     94.39 %

State franchise taxes

     980       543     80.48 %

Data processing

     2,076       898     >100.00 %

Telecommunications

     746       475     57.05 %

Professional fees

     1,214       528     >100.00 %

Other operating expenses

     7,056       3,829     84.28 %

Total noninterest expense

     43,647       25,141     73.61 %

Income before income taxes

     12,225       12,128     0.80 %

Income tax expense

     3,998       3,568     12.05 %

Net income

   $ 8,227     $ 8,560     -3.89 %


STELLARONE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCES, YIELDS AND RATES

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Three months ended June 30,  
     (unaudited)  
     2008     2007  
     Average    Interest    Average     Average    Interest    Average  

Dollars in thousands

   Balance    Inc/Exp    Rates     Balance    Inc/Exp    Rates  

Assets

                

Loans receivable, net

   $ 2,288,804    $ 39,329    6.91 %   $ 1,209,394    $ 22,317    7.40 %

Investment securities

                

Taxable

     307,571      3,500    4.50 %     164,210      1,849    4.45 %

Tax exempt

     95,604      1,531    6.34 %     93,876      1,425    6.01 %
                                

Total investments

     403,175      5,031    4.94 %     258,086      3,274    5.02 %

Interest bearing deposits

     3,943      9    0.90 %     378      4    4.19 %

Federal funds sold

     63,198      340    2.13 %     667      9    5.34 %
                                
     470,316      5,380    4.53 %     259,131      3,287    5.02 %
                                

Total earning assets

     2,759,120      44,709    6.51 %     1,468,525      25,604    6.99 %
                        

Total nonearning assets

     290,706           114,050      
                        

Total assets

   $ 3,049,826         $ 1,582,575      
                        

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

                

Interest-bearing deposits

                

Interest checking

   $ 497,074    $ 506    0.41 %   $ 164,391    $ 70    0.17 %

Money market

     191,406      817    1.71 %     149,997      898    2.40 %

Savings

     211,158      1,755    3.33 %     95,490      325    1.37 %

Time deposits:

                

Less than $100,000

     769,415      5,664    2.95 %     397,884      4,199    4.23 %

$100,000 and more

     364,876      3,717    4.09 %     204,382      2,351    4.61 %
                                

Total interest-bearing deposits

     2,033,929      12,459    2.46 %     1,012,144      7,843    3.11 %

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     7,919      5    0.25 %     8,352      117    5.54 %

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     236,186      1,631    2.73 %     73,643      968    5.20 %

Subordinated debt

     32,991      466    5.59 %     20,619      421    8.08 %

Commercial paper

     23,821      156    2.59 %     69,605      791    4.50 %

Other borrowings

     573      3    2.07 %     715      11    6.09 %
                                    
     301,490      2,261    2.97 %     172,934      2,308    5.28 %
                                

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     2,335,419      14,720    2.53 %     1,185,078      10,151    3.43 %
                        

Total noninterest-bearing liabilities

     347,080           243,452      
                        

Total liabilities

     2,682,499           1,428,530      

Stockholders’ equity

     367,327           154,045      
                        

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 3,049,826         $ 1,582,575      
                        

Net interest income (tax equivalent)

      $ 29,989         $ 15,453   
                        

Average interest rate spread

         3.98 %         3.56 %

Interest expense as percentage of average earning assets

         2.14 %         2.77 %

Net interest margin

         4.37 %         4.22 %


STELLARONE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCES, YIELDS AND RATES

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Six months ended June 30,  
     (unaudited)  
     2008     2007  
     Average    Interest    Average     Average    Interest    Average  

Dollars in thousands

   Balance    Inc/Exp    Rates     Balance    Inc/Exp    Rates  

Assets

                

Loans receivable, net

   $ 1,958,566    $ 66,628    6.84 %   $ 1,214,647    $ 44,343    7.36 %

Investment securities

                

Taxable

     255,090      6,468    5.02 %     169,495      3,809    4.47 %

Tax exempt

     89,971      1,838    4.04 %     94,363      2,876    6.06 %
                                        

Total investments

     345,061      8,306    4.76 %     263,858      6,685    5.04 %

Interest bearing deposits

     2,214      12    1.07 %     501      10    3.97 %

Federal funds sold

     44,910      523    2.29 %     2,241      61    5.41 %
                                        
     392,185      8,841    4.46 %     266,600      6,756    5.04 %
                                        

Total earning assets

     2,350,751      75,469    6.45 %     1,481,247      51,099    6.96 %
                        

Total nonearning assets

     228,856           113,922      
                        

Total assets

   $ 2,579,607         $ 1,595,169      
                        

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

                

Interest-bearing deposits

                

Interest checking

   $ 401,052    $ 899    0.45 %   $ 161,918    $ 133    0.17 %

Money market

     161,291      1,482    1.84 %     164,755      2,154    2.64 %

Savings

     169,115      2,796    3.32 %     96,002      627    1.32 %

Time deposits:

                

Less than $100,000

     641,569      10,962    3.43 %     406,338      8,632    4.28 %

$100,000 and more

     310,141      6,525    4.22 %     209,001      4,827    4.66 %
                                        

Total interest-bearing deposits

     1,683,168      22,664    2.70 %     1,038,014      16,373    3.18 %

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     6,681      59    1.75 %     8,118      225    5.51 %

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     210,851      3,538    3.32 %     67,956      1,745    5.11 %

Subordinated debt

     28,708      930    6.41 %     20,619      838    8.08 %

Commercial paper

     49,010      635    2.56 %     66,721      1,545    4.61 %

Other borrowings

     678      6    1.75 %     531      16    5.99 %
                                        
     295,928      5,168    3.45 %     163,945      4,369    5.30 %
                                        

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     1,979,096      27,832    2.81 %     1,201,959      20,742    3.47 %
                        

Total noninterest-bearing liabilities

     306,688           240,525      
                        

Total liabilities

     2,285,784           1,442,484      

Stockholders’ equity

     293,823           152,685      
                        

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 2,579,607         $ 1,595,169      
                        

Net interest income (tax equivalent)

      $ 47,637         $ 30,357   
                        

Average interest rate spread

         3.64 %         3.49 %

Interest expense as percentage of average earning assets

         2.37 %         2.82 %

Net interest margin

         4.08 %         4.14 %