First Commonwealth Announces Third Quarter 2019 Earnings; Declares Quarterly Dividend


INDIANA, Pa., Oct. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: FCF) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2019.

Financial Summary

(dollars in thousands,For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
except per share data)September 30, June 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
  2019  2019  2018  2019  2018
Reported Results         
Net income$26,644  $27,280  $25,149  $78,513  $80,500 
Diluted earnings per share$0.27  $0.28  $0.25  $0.80  $0.81 
Return on average assets 1.31%  1.37%  1.30%  1.32%  1.44%
Return on average equity 10.22%  10.84%  10.28%  10.39%  11.53%
          
Operating Results (non-GAAP)(1)         
Core net income$29,597  $27,307  $25,168  $81,493  $81,791 
Core diluted earnings per share$0.30  $0.28  $0.25  $0.83  $0.82 
Core return on average assets 1.46%  1.37%  1.30%  1.37%  1.46%
Return on average tangible common equity 14.62%  15.47%  15.01%  14.90%  16.88%
Core return on average tangible common equity 16.20%  15.48%  15.02%  15.45%  17.14%
Core efficiency ratio 55.73%  56.80%  57.82%  56.87%  57.05%
Net interest margin (FTE) 3.76%  3.75%  3.67%  3.75%  3.71%

(1)       Core operating results are a non-GAAP measure used by management to measure performance in operating the business that management believes enhances investors' ability to better understand the underlying business performance and trends related to core business activities. A full reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures can be found at the end of the financial statements which accompany this release.
               

Third Quarter 2019 Highlights

 Earnings

  • Third quarter GAAP net income was $26.6 million, or $0.27 diluted earnings per share.
    • Core net income (non-GAAP)(1) was $29.6 million, or $0.30 diluted earnings per share, an increase of $0.02 from the previous quarter and $0.05 from the third quarter of 2018.
  • Total revenue grew $1.6 million, or 7.0% annualized from the prior quarter.
    • Net interest income (FTE) increased $1.3 million from the prior quarter.
    • Noninterest income grew $0.3 million from the prior quarter.
  • Total noninterest expense increased $2.7 million from the previous quarter, but includes $3.7 million in merger and acquisition related expenses resulting from the completion of the Company’s acquisition of 14 former Santander branches in Central Pennsylvania.
  • Provision for credit losses totaled $2.7 million, a decrease of $0.1 million as compared to the prior quarter.

Franchise Growth

  • On September 6, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of 14 Santander branches in Central Pennsylvania.  This acquisition included $471 million in deposits (including $52 million in noninterest bearing deposits) and $100 million of loans at close.
  • Total loans grew $101 million from the prior quarter and include $100 million in loans acquired in the aforementioned branch acquisition.
    • Excluding acquired loans, consumer and consumer real estate loans grew $39 million and $24 million, respectively, from the prior quarter. This growth offset a high level of payoffs experienced in the Company’s commercial loan categories.
    • On a year-to-date basis, total loans (excluding acquired balances) have grown $234 million, or 5.4% annualized.
  • Average deposits grew $212 million from the prior quarter and include $123 million in average deposits acquired in the aforementioned branch acquisition.
    • On a year-to-date basis, average quarterly deposits (excluding acquired balances) have grown $334 million, or 7.5% annualized, and grew by 5.8% annualized (excluding acquired balances) during the third quarter.

Profitability

  • Return on average assets decreased six basis points from the previous quarter to 1.31%.
    • Core return on average assets (non-GAAP)(1) increased nine basis points from the previous quarter to 1.46%.
  • The core return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)(1) for the third quarter of 2019 was 16.20%.
  • The core efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)(1) improved to 55.73% compared to 56.8% in the previous quarter.
  • The net interest margin of 3.76% increased by one basis point from the previous quarter.

“Our third quarter financial results demonstrate consistent improvement in our company’s performance trajectory,” stated T. Michael Price, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “Our underlying fundamentals remain strong across multiple business lines and geographies, and we remain focused on optimizing growth opportunities in our newer markets in Ohio and Central Pennsylvania.  During the quarter we completed our acquisition of 14 former Santander branches and welcomed 83 talented employees and nearly 23,000 new households to First Commonwealth.  Our success can be traced back to our talented team of individuals who continually deliver on our mission of improving the financial lives of our neighbors and their businesses.”

Earnings

Net income for the third quarter of 2019 was $26.6 million, as compared to $27.3 million in the previous quarter and $25.1 million for the third quarter of 2018.  Core net income (non-GAAP)(1) for the third quarter of 2019 was $29.6 million, an increase of $2.3 million from the previous quarter and an increase of $4.4 million from the third quarter of 2018.  The increase from the previous quarter was driven by a $1.3 million (pre-tax) increase in net interest income and a $1.0 million (pre-tax) decrease in noninterest expense (excluding merger and acquisition expenses). The increase from the prior year quarter was primarily due to a nine basis point increase in the net interest margin, strong fee income growth and well controlled expenses.

Net income for the first nine months of 2019 was $78.5 million, as compared to $80.5 million for the same period in 2018.  The decrease from the prior year was primarily due to an $8.1 million (pre-tax) gain on the sale and successful auction calls of the Company’s remaining pooled trust preferred securities in the first nine months of 2018 and a $9.2 million (pre-tax) increase in operating expenses, partially offset by a $16.7 million (pre-tax) increase in revenue and a $1.4 million decrease in the provision for credit losses.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

During the third quarter of 2019, net interest income (FTE) was $68.9 million, an increase of $1.3 million from the previous quarter.  The increase in net interest income was the result of a $33 million increase in average mortgage loans, a $29 million increase in indirect auto loans and a six basis point decrease in funding costs as the Company was able to pay down higher cost short-term borrowings for a portion of the quarter following the completion of the aforementioned acquisition on September 6, 2019.

The net interest margin for the third quarter of 2019 was 3.76%, an increase of one basis point from the previous quarter and an increase of nine basis points from the third quarter of 2018.  The net interest margin in the third quarter benefited from a 25 basis point increase in the yield on indirect auto loans and a 21 basis point decrease in the cost of short-term borrowings, partially offset by a 13 basis point decrease in the yield on variable rate commercial loans.

Average noninterest bearing deposits grew by $63 million in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the previous quarter.  Excluding noninterest bearing deposits acquired through the aforementioned branch acquisition, average noninterest bearing deposits grew $41 million, or 10.9% annualized from the previous quarter.

Credit Quality

The provision for credit losses totaled $2.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, a decrease of $0.1 million compared to the prior quarter.  The decrease is primarily due to a continuation of the long-term trend of improvement in credit quality.

Nonperforming loans were $35.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, a decrease of $0.2 million from previous quarter and a decrease of $4.5 million from the same quarter last year.  Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans were 0.58%, 0.59% and 0.70% for the periods ended September 30, 2019, June 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively.

During the third quarter of 2019, net charge-offs (recoveries) were $3.7 million, compared to $1.4 million in the prior quarter and $3.5 million in the third quarter of 2018.

For the originated loan portfolio at September 30, 2019, the general allowance for credit losses to total originated non-impaired loans was 0.87%, compared to 0.88% at June 30, 2019 and 0.89% at September 30, 2018.

Noninterest Income and Noninterest Expense

Noninterest income (excluding net security gains) totaled $22.2 million for the third quarter of 2019, as compared to $21.9 million in the previous quarter and $19.8 million for the third quarter of 2018.  The increase from the previous quarter was primarily due to a $0.5 million increase in mortgage banking revenue, a $0.5 million increase in service charges and card-related interchange income and seasonally higher Trust fee income, partially offset by a $0.4 million decrease in swap fees and a $0.8 million decrease in gain on sale of other loans due to a $0.5 million decrease in gain on sale of SBA loans and a $0.4 million gain on sale of a commercial loan in the previous quarter.

Noninterest expense (excluding merger-related expenses) totaled $51.2 million for the third quarter of 2019 as compared to $52.2 million for the second quarter of 2019 and $49.5 million for the third quarter of 2018.  The decrease from the previous quarter was primarily driven by a $1.1 million decrease in unfunded commitment reserve expense, $0.9 million in write-downs of two OREO properties in the previous quarter and a $0.5 million decrease in FDIC insurance due to a quarterly assessment credit, partially offset by a $0.5 million increase in hospitalization expense.

Full time equivalent staff was 1,511 at September 30, 2019, 1,438 at June 30, 2019 and 1,417 at September 30, 2018.

Dividends and Capital

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation declared a common stock quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, which is payable on November 22, 2019 to shareholders of record as of November 8, 2019. This dividend represents a 2.9% projected annual yield utilizing the October 28, 2019 closing market price of $13.95.

First Commonwealth’s capital ratios for Total, Tier I, Leverage and Common Equity Tier I at September 30, 2019 were 14.1%, 11.8%, 10.1% and 10.7%, respectively.  First Commonwealth’s current capital ratios exceed the well-capitalized thresholds of federal bank regulatory agencies.

Conference Call

First Commonwealth will host a quarterly conference call to discuss its financial results for the third quarter 2019 on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 2:00 PM (ET).  The call can be accessed by dialing (toll free) 1-844-792-3645 or through the company’s web page, http://www.fcbanking.com/InvestorRelations.  A replay of the call will be available approximately one hour following the conclusion of the conference by dialing 1-877-344-7529 and entering the access code # 10135957.  A link to the webcast replay will also be accessible on the company’s web page for 30 days.

About First Commonwealth Financial Corporation

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: FCF), headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania, is a financial services company with 147 community banking offices in 28 counties throughout western and central Pennsylvania and throughout Ohio, as well as business banking centers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Canton, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. The company also operates mortgage offices in Wexford, Pennsylvania, as well as Hudson and Lewis Center, Ohio.  First Commonwealth provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking, mortgage, wealth management and insurance products and services through its subsidiaries First Commonwealth Bank and First Commonwealth Insurance Agency. For more information about First Commonwealth or to open an account today, please visit www.fcbanking.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements about First Commonwealth’s future plans, strategies and financial performance.  These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and often include words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may."  Such statements are based on assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond First Commonwealth’s control.  Factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (1) local, regional, national and international economic conditions and the impact they may have on First Commonwealth and its customers; (2) volatility and disruption in national and international financial markets; (3) the effects of and changes in trade and monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board; (4) inflation, interest rate, commodity price, securities market and monetary fluctuations; (5) the effect of changes in laws and regulations (including laws and regulations concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance); (6) changes in the financial performance and/or condition of First Commonwealth’s borrowers; (7)  changes in the competitive environment in First Commonwealth’s markets and among banking organizations and other financial service providers; (8) political instability; (9) acts of God or of war or terrorism; (10) the timely development and acceptance of new products and services and perceived overall value of these products and services by users; (11) changes in consumer spending, borrowings and savings habits; (12) First Commonwealth’s ability to attract and retain qualified employees; (13) technological changes; (14) acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses; (15) the reliability of First Commonwealth’s vendors, internal control systems or information systems; (16) the ability to increase market share and control expenses; (17) impairment of First Commonwealth’s goodwill or other intangible assets; (18) the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters; (19) the soundness of other financial institutions; (20) the costs and effects of legal and regulatory developments, the resolution of legal proceedings or regulatory or other governmental inquiries, the results of regulatory examinations or reviews and the ability to obtain required regulatory approvals; and (21) other risks and uncertainties described in the reports that First Commonwealth files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. First Commonwealth undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.

Media Relations:

Jonathan E. Longwill

Vice President / Communications and Media Relations

Phone: 724-463-6806

E-mail: JLongwill@fcbanking.com

Investor Relations

Ryan M. Thomas

Vice President / Finance and Investor Relations

Phone: 724-463-1690

E-mail: RThomas1@fcbanking.com


FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION      
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA         
Unaudited         
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)         
 For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30, June 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
 2019 2019 2018 2019 2018
SUMMARY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS         
Net interest income (FTE) (1)$68,875  $67,581  $64,311  $202,398  $188,682 
Provision for credit losses2,708  2,835  2,961  9,638  11,032 
Noninterest income22,179  21,906  19,757  62,957  68,108 
Noninterest expense54,897  52,229  49,530  156,856  145,532 
Net income26,644  27,280  25,149  78,513  80,500 
Core net income (5)29,597  27,307  25,168  81,493  81,791 
          
Earnings per common share (diluted)$0.27  $0.28  $0.25  $0.80  $0.81 
Core earnings per common share (diluted) (6)$0.30  $0.28  $0.25  $0.83  $0.82 
          
KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS         
          
Return on average assets1.31% 1.37% 1.30% 1.32% 1.44%
Core return on average assets (7)1.46% 1.37% 1.30% 1.37% 1.46%
Return on average shareholders' equity10.22% 10.84% 10.28% 10.39% 11.53%
Return on average tangible common equity (8)14.62% 15.47% 15.01% 14.90% 16.88%
Core return on average tangible common equity (9)16.20% 15.48% 15.02% 15.45% 17.14%
Core efficiency ratio (2)(10)55.73% 56.80% 57.82% 56.87% 57.05%
Net interest margin (FTE) (1)3.76% 3.75% 3.67% 3.75% 3.71%
          
Book value per common share$10.57  $10.37  $9.69     
Tangible book value per common share (11)7.31  7.46  6.82     
Market value per common share13.47  13.47  16.14     
Cash dividends declared per common share0.10  0.10  0.09  $0.30  $0.26 
          
ASSET QUALITY RATIOS         
Nonperforming loans as a percent of end-of-period loans (3)0.58% 0.59% 0.70%    
Nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets (3)0.46% 0.47% 0.57%    
Net charge-offs as a percent of average loans (annualized) (4)0.25% 0.10% 0.25%    
Allowance for credit losses as a percent of nonperforming loans (4)141.64% 143.62% 127.35%    
Allowance for credit losses as a percent of end-of-period loans (4)0.82% 0.85% 0.90%    
Allowance for credit losses (originated loans and leases) as a percent of total originated loans and leases0.91% 0.92% 0.98%    
          
CAPITAL RATIOS         
Shareholders' equity as a percent of total assets12.7% 12.7% 12.7%    
Tangible common equity as a percent of tangible assets (12)9.2% 9.4% 9.3%    
Leverage Ratio10.1% 10.4% 10.5%    
Risk Based Capital - Tier I11.8% 12.2% 12.6%    
Risk Based Capital - Total14.1% 14.6% 15.1%    
Common Equity - Tier I10.7% 11.2% 11.4%    


FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION    
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA      
Unaudited      
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)      
 For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30,June 30,September 30, September 30,September 30,
 201920192018 20192018
INCOME STATEMENT      
  Interest income$82,575 $82,057 $74,873  $244,226 $214,312 
  Interest expense14,130 14,931 11,060  43,169 27,139 
Net Interest Income68,445 67,126 63,813  201,057 187,173 
  Taxable equivalent adjustment (1)430 455 498  1,341 1,509 
Net Interest Income  (FTE)68,875 67,581 64,311  202,398 188,682 
  Provision for credit losses2,708 2,835 2,961  9,638 11,032 
Net Interest Income after Provision for Credit Losses (FTE)66,167 64,746 61,350  192,760 177,650 
       
  Net securities gains9 6   15 8,102 
  Trust income2,325 1,970 2,206  6,221 6,014 
  Service charges on deposit accounts4,954 4,593 4,589  13,792 13,418 
  Insurance and retail brokerage commissions1,912 2,014 1,872  5,887 5,560 
  Income from bank owned life insurance1,540 1,442 1,579  4,408 5,241 
  Gain on sale of mortgage loans2,599 2,074 1,542  6,101 4,267 
  Gain on sale of other loans and assets970 1,777 643  3,831 3,548 
  Card-related interchange income5,629 5,441 5,044  15,800 14,929 
Derivative mark-to-market(45)(17)  (88)789 
Swap fee income421 820 528  1,634 1,115 
  Other income1,865 1,786 1,754  5,356 5,125 
Total Noninterest Income22,179 21,906 19,757  62,957 68,108 
       
  Salaries and employee benefits28,674 27,311 26,553  83,205 77,580 
  Net occupancy4,521 4,441 4,341  13,878 12,932 
  Furniture and equipment3,904 3,824 3,424  11,396 10,611 
  Data processing2,825 2,619 2,853  7,988 7,764 
  Pennsylvania shares tax1,189 1,260 1,248  3,365 3,398 
  Advertising and promotion1,140 1,231 1,200  3,611 3,185 
  Intangible amortization865 745 817  2,364 2,430 
  Collection and repossession649 460 630  1,656 2,060 
  Other professional fees and services969 1,032 962  2,755 3,000 
  FDIC insurance35 555 217  1,164 1,590 
  Litigation and operational losses308 555 435  1,264 811 
  Loss on sale or write-down of assets152 1,181 181  1,398 875 
  Merger and acquisition related3,738 34 24  3,772 1,634 
  Other operating expenses5,928 6,981 6,645  19,040 17,662 
Total Noninterest Expense54,897 52,229 49,530  156,856 145,532 
       
Income before Income Taxes33,449 34,423 31,577  98,861 100,226 
  Taxable equivalent adjustment (1)430 455 498  1,341 1,509 
  Income tax provision6,375 6,688 5,930  19,007 18,217 
Net Income$26,644 $27,280 $25,149  $78,513 $80,500 
       
Shares Outstanding at End of Period98,319,08198,499,937100,361,434 98,319,081100,361,434
Average Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution98,547,89898,600,609100,490,812 98,615,78799,197,568
       


FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION   
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA     
Unaudited     
(dollars in thousands)     
      
 September 30, June 30, September 30,
 2019 2019 2018
BALANCE SHEET (Period End)     
Assets     
  Cash and due from banks$112,241  $95,047  $93,162 
  Interest-bearing bank deposits16,408  1,233  3,022 
  Securities available for sale, at fair value823,944  895,471  914,085 
  Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost357,890  373,453  389,621 
  Loans held for sale20,288  16,036  8,287 
      
  Loans6,099,561  6,003,059  5,662,782 
  Allowance for credit losses(50,035) (51,061) (50,746)
  Net loans6,049,526  5,951,998  5,612,036 
      
  Goodwill and other intangibles320,505  286,545  288,028 
  Other assets451,225  451,071  378,104 
Total Assets$8,152,027  $8,070,854  $7,686,345 
      
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity     
  Noninterest-bearing demand deposits$1,657,507  $1,528,307  $1,451,284 
      
  Interest-bearing demand deposits263,312  238,406  181,504 
  Savings deposits3,867,034  3,530,705  3,453,461 
  Time deposits890,143  858,547  808,894 
  Total interest-bearing deposits5,020,489  4,627,658  4,443,859 
      
  Total deposits6,677,996  6,155,965  5,895,143 
      
  Short-term borrowings83,735  555,080  587,806 
  Long-term borrowings234,404  234,623  185,266 
  Total borrowings318,139  789,703  773,072 
      
  Other liabilities116,862  103,355  45,199 
  Shareholders' equity1,039,030  1,021,831  972,931 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity$8,152,027  $8,070,854  $7,686,345 


FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
Unaudited
(dollars in thousands)


 For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30,Yield/June 30,Yield/September 30,Yield/ September 30,Yield/September 30,Yield/
 2019Rate2019Rate2018Rate 2019Rate2018Rate
NET INTEREST MARGIN         
            
Assets           
Loans (FTE)(1)(3)$6,042,822 4.93%$5,949,332 4.97%$5,657,390 4.66% $5,935,427 4.95%$5,541,600 4.58%
Securities and interest-bearing bank deposits (FTE) (1)1,226,270 2.58%1,279,032 2.75%1,289,178 2.73% 1,273,594 2.73%1,250,952 2.79%
Total Interest-Earning Assets (FTE) (1)7,269,092 4.53%7,228,364 4.58%6,946,568 4.30% 7,209,021 4.55%6,792,552 4.25%
Noninterest-earning assets780,960  758,110  715,461   763,417  702,938  
Total Assets$8,050,052  $7,986,474  $7,662,029   $7,972,438  $7,495,490  
            
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity           
Interest-bearing demand and savings deposits$3,933,091 0.61%$3,777,016 0.59%$3,657,439 0.40% $3,796,768 0.58%$3,627,308 0.34%
Time deposits863,714 1.75%870,603 1.72%786,912 1.18% 866,746 1.68%718,164 1.03%
Short-term borrowings323,041 1.99%533,716 2.27%569,666 1.81% 489,562 2.21%614,103 1.61%
Long-term borrowings234,497 4.51%211,087 5.01%185,401 5.24% 210,353 4.96%135,368 5.05%
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities5,354,343 1.05%5,392,422 1.11%5,199,418 0.84% 5,363,429 1.08%5,094,943 0.71%
Noninterest-bearing deposits1,560,478  1,497,199  1,447,948   1,507,826  1,426,566  
Other liabilities101,328  87,429  44,261   90,956  40,492  
Shareholders' equity1,033,903  1,009,424  970,402   1,010,227  933,489  
Total Noninterest-Bearing Funding Sources2,695,709  2,594,052  2,462,611   2,609,009  2,400,547  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity$8,050,052  $7,986,474  $7,662,029   $7,972,438  $7,495,490  
            
Net Interest Margin (FTE) (annualized)(1) 3.76% 3.75% 3.67%  3.75% 3.71%


FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION 
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA   
Unaudited   
(dollars in thousands)   
 September 30,June 30,September 30,
 201920192018
Loan Portfolio Detail   
Commercial Loan Portfolio:   
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$1,210,936 $1,236,424 $1,116,204 
Commercial real estate2,124,240 2,118,582 2,136,431 
Real estate construction334,533 361,028 249,498 
Total Commercial3,669,709 3,716,034 3,502,133 
    
Consumer Loan Portfolio:   
Closed-end mortgages1,081,170 1,060,348 1,008,411 
Home equity lines of credit585,050 519,093 524,927 
Real estate construction85,748 80,826 48,897 
Total Real Estate - Consumer1,751,968 1,660,267 1,582,235 
    
Auto loans553,617 515,569 476,536 
Direct installment46,704 40,568 33,415 
Personal lines of credit70,441 63,155 59,927 
Student loans7,122 7,466 8,536 
Total Other Consumer677,884 626,758 578,414 
Total Consumer Portfolio2,429,852 2,287,025 2,160,649 
Total Portfolio Loans6,099,561 6,003,059 5,662,782 
Loans held for sale20,288 16,036 8,287 
Total Loans$6,119,849 $6,019,095 $5,671,069 
    
    
 September 30,June 30,September 30,
 201920192018
ASSET QUALITY DETAIL   
Nonperforming Loans:   
Loans on nonaccrual basis$16,227 $15,665 $17,921 
Troubled debt restructured loans on nonaccrual basis11,074 10,914 13,876 
Troubled debt restructured loans on accrual basis8,024 8,975 8,052 
  Total Nonperforming Loans$35,325 $35,554 $39,849 
Other real estate owned ("OREO")1,622 1,884 3,874 
Repossessions ("Repos")486 319 135 
  Total Nonperforming Assets$37,433 $37,757 $43,858 
Loans past due in excess of 90 days and still accruing2,054 2,656 1,647 
Classified loans50,719 49,975 50,079 
Criticized loans128,691 117,976 141,591 
    
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total loans, plus OREO and Repos0.61%0.63%0.77%
Allowance for credit losses$50,035 $51,061 $50,746 
    


FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
Unaudited
(dollars in thousands)


 For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30,June 30,September 30, September 30,September 30,
 201920192018 20192018
Net Charge-offs (Recoveries):      
  Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$729 $301 $2,516  $1,952 $2,834 
  Real estate construction(74)(42)(92) (158)(99)
  Commercial real estate1,301 (38)(36) 1,521 2,288 
  Residential real estate366 (15)226  427 709 
  Loans to individuals1,412 1,221 915  3,625 2,852 
Net Charge-offs$3,734 $1,427 $3,529  $7,367 $8,584 
       
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans outstanding (annualized) (4)0.25%0.10%0.25% 0.17%0.21%
Provision for credit losses as a percentage of net charge-offs72.52%198.67%83.90% 130.83%128.52%
Provision for credit losses$2,708 $2,835 $2,961  $9,638 $11,032 


DEFINITIONS AND RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES   
       
(1) Net interest income has been computed on a fully taxable equivalent basis ("FTE") using the federal income tax statutory rate of 21% for 2019 and  2018.
(2) Core efficiency ratio excludes from total revenue the impact of derivative mark-to-market and excludes from "total noninterest expense" the amortization of intangibles, unfunded commitment expense and any other unusual items deemed by management to not be related to normal operations, such as merger, acquisition and severance costs.
(3) Includes held for sale loans.
(4) Excludes held for sale loans.
       
 For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30,June 30,September 30, September 30,September 30,
 201920192018 20192018
       
Net Income$26,644 $27,280 $25,149  $78,513 $80,500 
Intangible amortization865 745 817  2,364 2,430 
Tax benefit of amortization of intangibles(182)(156)(172) (496)(510)
Net Income, adjusted for tax affected amortization of intangibles27,327 27,869 25,794  80,381 82,420 
       
Average Tangible Equity:      
  Total shareholders' equity$1,033,903 $1,009,424 $970,402  $1,010,227 $933,489 
  Less: intangible assets292,529 286,781 288,570  288,749 280,485 
  Tangible Equity741,374 722,643 681,832  721,478 653,004 
  Less: preferred stock      
  Tangible Common Equity$741,374 $722,643 $681,832  $721,478 $653,004 
       
(8)Return on Average Tangible Common Equity14.62%15.47%15.01% 14.90%16.88%
       


FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
Unaudited
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)


DEFINITIONS AND RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES     
   
 For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30,June 30,September 30, September 30,September 30,
 201920192018 20192018
       
Core Net Income:      
Total Net Income$26,644 $27,280 $25,149  $78,513 $80,500 
Merger & acquisition related expenses3,738 34 24  3,772 1,634 
Tax benefit of merger & acquisition related expenses(785)(7)(5) (792)(343)
(5) Core net income29,597 27,307 25,168  81,493 81,791 
Average Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution98,547,89898,600,609100,490,812 98,615,78799,197,568
(6) Core Earnings per common share (diluted)$0.30 $0.28 $0.25  $0.83 $0.82 
       
Intangible amortization865 745 817  2,364 2,430 
Tax benefit of amortization of intangibles(182)(156)(172) (496)(510)
Core Net Income, adjusted for tax affected amortization of intangibles$30,280 $27,896 $25,813  $83,361 $83,711 
       
(9) Core Return on Average Tangible Common Equity16.20%15.48%15.02% 15.45%17.14%
       
       
 For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30,June 30,September 30, September 30,September 30,
 201920192018 20192018
Core Return on Average Assets:      
Total Net Income$26,644 $27,280 $25,149  $78,513 $80,500 
Total Average Assets8,050,052 7,986,474 7,662,029  7,972,438 7,495,490 
Return on Average Assets1.31%1.37%1.30% 1.32%1.44%
       
Core Net Income (5)$29,597 $27,307 $25,168  $81,493 $81,791 
Total Average Assets8,050,052 7,986,474 7,662,029  7,972,438 7,495,490 
(7) Core Return on Average Assets1.46%1.37%1.30% 1.37%1.46%


FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
Unaudited
(dollars in thousands)


DEFINITIONS AND RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES     
       
 For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30,June 30,September 30, September 30,September 30,
 201920192018 20192018
Core Efficiency Ratio:      
Total Noninterest Expense$54,897 $52,229 $49,530  $156,856 $145,532 
Adjustments to Noninterest Expense:      
Unfunded commitment reserve(466)612 82  (235)41 
Intangible amortization865 745 817  2,364 2,430 
Merger and acquisition related3,738 34 24  3,772 1,634 
Noninterest Expense - Core$50,760 $50,838 $48,607  $150,955 $141,427 
       
Net interest income, fully tax equivalent$68,875 $67,581 $64,311  $202,398 $188,682 
Total noninterest income22,179 21,906 19,757  62,957 68,108 
Net securities gains(9)(6)  (15)(8,102)
Total Revenue$91,045 $89,481 $84,068  $265,340 $248,688 
       
Adjustments to Revenue:      
Derivative mark-to-market(45)(17)  (88)789 
Total Revenue - Core$91,090 $89,498 $84,068  $265,428 $247,899 
       
(10)Core Efficiency Ratio55.73%56.80%57.82% 56.87%57.05%
       
       
 September 30,June 30,September 30,   
 201920192018   
Tangible Equity:      
  Total shareholders' equity$1,039,030 $1,021,831 $972,931    
  Less: intangible assets320,505 286,545 288,028    
  Tangible Equity718,525 735,286 684,903    
  Less: preferred stock      
  Tangible Common Equity$718,525 $735,286 $684,903    
       
Tangible Assets:      
  Total assets$8,152,027 $8,070,854 $7,686,345    
  Less: intangible assets320,505 286,545 288,028    
  Tangible Assets$7,831,522 $7,784,309 $7,398,317    
       
(12)Tangible Common Equity as a percentage of Tangible Assets9.17%9.45%9.26%   
       
  Shares Outstanding at End of Period98,319,081 98,499,937 100,361,434    
(11)Tangible Book Value Per Common Share$7.31 $7.46 $6.82    
       
Note: Management believes that it is standard practice in the banking industry to present these non-GAAP measures.  These measures provide useful information to management and investors by allowing them to make peer comparisons.