Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter & Fiscal Year Results


MADISON, Wis., June 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin Inc. (Nasdaq:ABCW) (the Corporation) today announced a net loss available to common equity of $21.7 million, or $1.02 per common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2011. This compares to a net loss available to common equity of $29.8 million, or $1.40 per common share, for the same time period in 2010. For the twelve months ended March 31, 2011, net loss available to common equity was $54.5 million, or $2.57 per common share, compared to a net loss available to common equity of $190.0 million for the twelve months ending March 31, 2010, or $8.97 per common share.

While the provision for credit losses has significantly improved from fiscal years 2009 and 2010, it continues to be a leading contributor to the net loss of the Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary, AnchorBank (Bank). For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, the provision was $51.2 million. This was much lower than fiscal 2009 and 2010's respective $205.7 million and $161.9 million provisions for credit losses.

Additionally, the costs of managing non-performing assets remain elevated as a result of the increased levels of foreclosed properties and repossessed assets on the Bank's balance sheet. The costs include foreclosure expenses, property taxes, maintenance and management expenses. At March 31, 2011, foreclosed properties and repossessed assets on the Bank's balance sheet rose to $90.7 million, compared to $55.4 million at March 31, 2010.

"Management continues to make steady progress in executing the Bank's capital plan," said Chris Bauer, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and the Bank. "We continue working to improve the financial and operating performance of the Bank, which will increase the likelihood that we will attract outside capital."

Although the financial performance of the Bank has improved, ABCW, as the holding company of the Bank, continues to be burdened with significant senior debt and preferred stock obligations. As of March 31, 2011, $116.3 million is owed to various lenders under an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Credit Agreement). Interest expense on the Credit Agreement negatively impacted results by $15.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. On May 31, 2011, the various lenders, led by U.S. Bank, agreed to the extension of the Corporation's Credit Agreement through November 30, 2011. "This extension is an important step in our efforts to raise capital, and we will continue to work closely with U.S. Bank over the next six months," said Bauer.

In addition, the Corporation has $110 million in preferred stock issued by ABCW in 2009 under the United States Treasury's Capital Purchase Program ("CPP"). While the Bank has substantial liquidity, it is currently precluded by its regulators from paying dividends to ABCW. As a result, and as permitted under the CPP program, the Corporation has deferred nine quarterly preferred stock dividend payments to the U.S. Treasury.

Highlights for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, include:

  • Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio for the Bank was at 8.04 percent as of March 31, 2011. Under OTS (Office of Thrift Supervision) requirements, a bank must have a total Risk-Based Capital Ratio of 8.0 percent or greater to be considered adequately capitalized; however, the Bank's capital ratios remain below the 12 percent level required under the terms of the Cease and Desist Order issued by the Office of Thrift Supervision on June 10, 2009.
     
  • Total assets declined by 23.1 percent to $3.39 billion as of March 31, 2011, compared to $4.42 billion as of March 31, 2010. The decline was largely due to a $721 million reduction in loans receivable for the year. The decline was driven by scheduled pay-offs, amortizations and transfers to foreclosed properties as part of a proactive collection and workout effort.  
     
  • Net interest margin increased to 2.35 percent for the year ended March 31, 2011, compared to 1.86 percent for the year ended March 31, 2010. While the yield on earning assets decreased by 15 basis points, from 4.74 percent for the year ended March 31, 2010, to 4.59 percent for the year ended March 31, 2011, the cost of funds has declined 67 basis points, from 2.82 percent to 2.15 percent in the same period, primarily due to closely managing our CD portfolio, which significantly improved the net interest margin.
     
  • Total non-interest income, excluding gains from the sale of investment securities, was $47.2 million for the 12 months ended March 31, 2011, 3.4 percent ahead of the $45.7 million earned in the 12 months ended March 31, 2010. The 2011 results were enhanced by gains of $7.4 million on the sale of 15 branches and $770,000 on the sale of education loans. In addition, a favorable refinancing environment in the housing market led to a $17.1 million gain on the sale of mortgage loans.
     
  • Non-interest expense for the twelve months ended March 31, 2011, decreased by $27.4 million to $130.8 million, compared to the same period last year, primarily due to reductions in compensation expenses and FDIC insurance premiums.

Capital Ratios

Tier 1 (Core) Capital Ratio for the Bank was 4.26 percent at March 31, 2011, compared to 3.73 percent at March 31, 2010. Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio for the Bank was 8.04 percent and 7.32 percent, respectively, for the same periods. Under OTS requirements, a bank must have a Tier 1 (Core) Capital ratio of 4.0 percent or greater and a total Risk-Based Capital Ratio of 8.0 percent or greater to be considered adequately capitalized. The Bank continues to work toward the requirements of the previously issued Cease and Desist Order that requires Tier 1 (Core) Capital ratio of 8.0 percent and total Risk-Based Capital Ratio of 12.0 percent.

"The improvement in capital was achieved through a number of initiatives, including reducing the size of the balance sheet, enhancing asset/liability management, improving asset quality and creating a more efficient operating platform," stated Bauer. "Continuing to improve this number remains a key focus of the Bank."

The Corporation continues to work with Sandler O'Neill & Partners, L.P. as a financial advisor in the capital raising efforts. "We are actively engaged with our advisors and believe that the changes and improvements we've been making have increased the likelihood of attracting outside capital," said Bauer.

Credit Quality Improvement Efforts Continue

Provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2011, was $10.2 million, as compared to $20.2 million for the comparable period in 2010. For the twelve months ended March 31, 2011, the provision was $51.2 million, significantly lower than the prior year expense of $161.9 million.

Early stage and overall delinquencies stabilized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. Total non-performing assets decreased $58.4 million, or 12.8 percent, to $397.0 million as of March 31, 2011, from $455.4 million as of March 31, 2010. Total non-performing loans decreased $93.6 million, or 23.4 percent, to $306.3 million as of March 31, 2011, from $399.9 million as of March 31, 2010.

Bauer added, "We have seen some improvement in early stage and overall delinquencies in the fourth quarter. This, coupled with the Bank's ongoing efforts to aggressively work out troubled credits, has led to a decline in the level of non-performing loans. However, this positive trend has been somewhat offset by an increase in the volume of foreclosed properties on the consolidated balance sheet. Total foreclosed properties and repossessed assets were $55.4 million at March 31, 2010 and $90.7 million at March 31, 2011. This increased level of foreclosed properties has a direct negative impact on the expenses related to foreclosed properties and repossessed assets due to the high cost of carrying these assets."

Expenses Continue on Favorable Trend

Total interest expense declined 46.2 percent for the quarter from the previous year, to $15.8 million as of March 31, 2011, due in large part to a decrease of nearly $10.3 million in interest on deposits compared to the same quarter in 2010. Additionally, the Bank's cost of funds declined 67 basis points to 2.15 percent, down from 2.82 percent for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. 

Non-interest expense for the twelve months ended March 31, 2011, was $130.8 million, compared to $158.2 million for the twelve months ending March 31, 2010, a decrease of $27.4 million, or 17.3 percent. This decrease was driven by reductions of $11.0 million in compensation expenses and $7.2 million in FDIC insurance premiums. 

About Anchor Bancorp Wisconsin, Inc.

Anchor BanCorp's stock is traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol ABCW. AnchorBank fsb, the wholly owned subsidiary, has 57 offices. All are located in Wisconsin.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the U.S. federal securities laws. In the normal course of business, we, in an effort to help keep our shareholders and the public informed about our operations, may from time to time issue or make certain statements, either in writing or orally, that are or contain forward-looking statements. Generally, these statements relate to business plans or strategies, projected or anticipated benefits from acquisitions or dispositions made by or to be made by us, projections involving anticipated revenues, earnings, liquidity, profitability or other aspects of operating results or other future developments in our affairs or the industry in which we conduct business. Although we believe that the anticipated results or other expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that those results or expectations will be attained. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and we undertake no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events, except to the extent required by federal securities laws. Please refer to our Annual Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011 on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, for a more comprehensive discussion of forward-looking statements and the risks and uncertainties associated with our business.

 
ANCHOR BANCORP WISCONSIN INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Dollars in thousands - except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
         
  Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
  March 31, March 31,
    2010   2010
  2011 (As Restated) 2011 (As Restated)
Operations Data:        
 Net interest income  $ 21,460  $ 18,692  $ 85,080  $ 84,959
 Provision for credit losses  10,178  20,170  51,198  161,926
 Net gain on sale of loans  1,600  3,314  17,764  18,584
 Other non-interest income  5,190  7,192  38,099  38,169
 Non-interest expense  36,305  37,093  130,759  158,200
 Loss before income taxes  (18,233)  (28,065)  (41,014)  (178,414)
 Income taxes  150  (1,503)  164  (1,500)
 Net loss  (18,383)  (26,562)  (41,178)  (176,914)
 Preferred stock dividends in arrears  (1,503)  (1,436)  (5,934)  (5,648)
 Preferred stock discount accretion  (1,843)  (1,843)  (7,412)  (7,411)
 Net loss available to common equity of Anchor BanCorp  (21,729)  (29,841)  (54,524)  (189,973)
         
Selected Financial Ratios (1):        
 Yield on earning assets 4.57% 4.56% 4.59% 4.74%
 Cost of funds 1.84  2.69  2.15  2.82 
 Interest rate spread 2.73  1.87  2.44  1.92 
 Net interest margin 2.63  1.77  2.35  1.86 
 Return on average assets   (2.12)  (2.39)  (1.07)  (3.66)
 Return on average equity   N/M   (185.64)  (164.38)  (146.56)
 Average equity to average assets   (0.15) 1.29  0.65  2.50 
 Non-interest expense to average assets 4.18  3.34  3.40  3.28 
         
Per Share:        
 Basic loss per common share   $ (1.02)  $ (1.40)  $ (2.57)  $ (8.97)
 Diluted loss per common share   (1.02)  (1.40)  (2.57)  (8.97)
 Book value per common share   (5.68)  (3.13)  (5.68)  (3.13)
         
    March 31,  Percent
    2011 2010  Change
Financial Condition:        
 Total assets    $ 3,394,825  $ 4,416,265 -23.1%
 Loans receivable, net        
 Held for sale    7,538  19,484 (61.3 )
 Held for investment    2,520,367  3,229,580 (22.0 )
 Investment securities available for sale, at fair value    523,289  416,203 25.7 
 Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost    27  39 (30.8 )
 Deposits and accrued interest    2,707,160  3,552,762 (23.8 )
 Other borrowed funds    654,779  789,729 (17.1 )
 Stockholders' (deficit) equity    (13,171)  42,214 (131.2 )
 Allowance for loan losses    150,122  179,644 (16.4 )
 Non-performing assets     396,981  455,373 (12.8 )
 Annual net charge-offs    79,847  119,447 (33.2 )
         
(1) Annualized when appropriate.        
N/M - Not meaningful        
         
 
 ANCHOR BANCORP WISCONSIN INC.
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
  (Unaudited)
     March 31,
  March 31, 2010
  2011 (As Restated)
  (In Thousands)
Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents  $ 107,015  $ 512,162
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value  523,289  416,203
Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost  27  39
Loans receivable, net    
Held for sale  7,538  19,484
Held for investment  2,520,367  3,229,580
Foreclosed properties and repossessed assets, net  90,707  55,436
Real estate held for development and sale  717  1,304
Office properties and equipment  29,127  43,558
Federal Home Loan Bank stock---at cost  54,829  54,829
Accrued interest and other assets  61,209  83,670
Total assets  $ 3,394,825  $ 4,416,265
     
Liabilities and Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity    
Deposits    
Non-interest bearing  $ 240,671  $ 285,374
Interest bearing deposits and accrued interest  2,466,489  3,267,388
Total deposits and accrued interest  2,707,160  3,552,762
Other borrowed funds  654,779  789,729
Other liabilities  46,057  31,560
Total liabilities  3,407,996  4,374,051
     
 Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 5,000,000 shares    
 authorized, 110,000 shares issued and outstanding; dividends  89,008  81,596
 in arrears of $11,924 in 2011 and $6,424 in 2010    
 Common stock, $.10 par value, 100,000,000 shares    
 authorized, 25,363,339 shares issued  2,536  2,536
 Additional paid-in capital  111,513  114,662
 Retained deficit, substantially restricted  (103,362)  (54,677)
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (19,952)  (5,399)
 Treasury stock (3,685,745 and 3,677,414 shares,    
 respectively), at cost  (90,534)  (90,975)
 Deferred compensation obligation  (2,380)  (5,529)
 Total stockholders' (deficit) equity  (13,171)  42,214
 Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity  $ 3,394,825  $ 4,416,265
     
 
 ANCHOR BANCORP WISCONSIN INC.
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
         
  Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
  March 31, March 31,
    2010   2010
  2011 (As Restated) 2011 (As Restated)
  (In Thousands - except per share amounts)
         
Interest income:        
Loans  $ 33,231  $ 43,708  $ 150,692  $ 195,594
Investment securities and Federal Home Loan Bank stock  3,943  4,122  15,251  20,443
Interest-bearing deposits  66  207  520  1,045
Total interest income  37,240  48,037  166,463  217,082
Interest expense:        
Deposits  8,617  18,889  48,665  87,340
Other borrowed funds  7,163  10,456  32,718  44,783
Total interest expense  15,780  29,345  81,383  132,123
Net interest income  21,460  18,692  85,080  84,959
Provision for credit losses  10,178  20,170  51,198  161,926
Net interest income (loss) after provision for credit losses  11,282  (1,478)  33,882  (76,967)
Non-interest income:        
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings  (78)  (339)  (440)  (1,084)
Loan servicing income   516  1,045  1,592  2,570
Credit enhancement income   43  270  648  1,259
Service charges on deposits  2,544  3,509  12,317  15,433
Investment and insurance commissions  752  779  3,448  3,451
Net gain on sale of loans  1,600  3,314  17,764  18,584
Net gain on sale of investment securities  709  1,699  8,661  11,095
Net gain on sale of branches  2  --  7,350  --
Other revenue from real estate partnership operations   (295)  (709)  92  1,684
Other  997  938  4,431  3,761
Total non-interest income  6,790  10,506  55,863  56,753
Non-interest expense:        
Compensation  10,203  12,178  42,002  53,042
Occupancy  2,236  2,769  8,541  10,256
Federal deposit insurance premiums  2,283  4,144  11,402  18,630
Furniture and equipment  1,536  1,972  6,559  7,950
Data processing  1,559  1,643  6,540  7,178
Marketing   514  725  1,479  2,282
Other expenses from real estate partnership operations  115  1,089  662  4,959
Foreclosed properties and repossessed assets---net expense  11,778  4,970  27,525  25,450
Foreclosure cost advance impairment  --  969  --  4,677
Mortgage servicing rights impairment (recovery)  52  (140)  (97)  (1,905)
Legal services  1,333  1,303  7,978  5,137
Other professional fees  992  653  3,868  3,821
Other  3,704  4,818  14,300  16,723
Total non-interest expense  36,305  37,093  130,759  158,200
Loss before income taxes  (18,233)  (28,065)  (41,014)  (178,414)
Income taxes  150  (1,503)  164  (1,500)
Net loss  (18,383)  (26,562)  (41,178)  (176,914)
Preferred stock dividends in arrears  (1,503)  (1,436)  (5,934)  (5,648)
Preferred stock discount accretion  (1,843)  (1,843)  (7,412)  (7,411)
Net loss available to common equity of Anchor BanCorp  $ (21,729)  $ (29,841)  $ (54,524)  $ (189,973)
         
Loss per common share:         
Basic  $ (1.02)  $ (1.40)  $ (2.57)  $ (8.97)
Diluted  (1.02)  (1.40)  (2.57)  (8.97)
         


            

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