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Charter Financial Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

- Net Income $252,000 for the Quarter

- Bank Core Capital Ratio Improved to 12.49%

- Reduced Wholesale Funding

- Strengthened Balance Sheet

- Net Interest Margin Improving


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Apr 28, 2011, 04:30 ET

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WEST POINT, Ga., April 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CHFN) today reported net income of $252,000, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, compared with $2.7 million, or $0.15 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.  The prior year's quarter included a purchase gain related to the FDIC–assisted acquisition of McIntosh Commercial Bank in March of 2010.  Fiscal 2011 earnings-to-date total $527,000, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share.  This compares to $3.9 million, or $0.21 per basic and diluted share for the prior year period.

The Company's total assets were $991.3 million at March 31, 2011, down from $1.2 billion at September 30, 2010 and also down from $1.2 billion at March 31, 2010.  Loans outstanding were $559.9 million at March 31, 2011, of which $124.6 million, or 22.3%, were covered by FDIC loss sharing.  This compared with loans outstanding of $599.4 million at September 30, 2010 and $642.9 million at March 31, 2010.    

Total deposits were $735.3 million at March 31, 2011 compared with $906.6 million at March 31, 2010.  During the same period, non-time deposits increased slightly from $319.8 million to $321.1 million.  Borrowings declined to $110.0 million at March 31, 2011 from $212.2 million at March 31, 2010 due to the Company's continued focus on lowering use of wholesale funding.  

Total interest income increased to $11.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, compared to $11.0 million for the same quarter last year. Interest expense was lower at $4.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, compared with $5.3 million for the same quarter of 2010. Net interest income grew 27.7% to $7.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 compared with $5.7 million for the same quarter the year before.  

The net interest margin rose to 3.40% for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, compared with 2.62% for the same quarter of 2010.  Higher interest income on loans and the accretion of purchase discounts from the FDIC-assisted acquisition of McIntosh Commercial Bank in March 2010 contributed to the improved net interest margin.  The increase in net interest income was partially offset by lower loan balances.  High levels of liquidity accumulated over the past year, largely from covered asset resolutions and acquired deposits, contributed downward pressure on net interest income.  At the end of March 2011, the Company paid off $42 million of maturing Federal Home Loan Bank advances.  The advances  cost  $189,000 a month while the funds used to pay the advances were earning less than $9,000 a month.  Accordingly, the net interest margin will improve by $180,000 per month going forward from this payoff.

Robert L. Johnson, Chairman and CEO, said, "Our FDIC-assisted acquisitions continue to provide benefits and are progressing well.  We have received $109.2 million from the FDIC in reimbursement for losses under the loss-sharing agreements and will receive another $64.7 million based on estimated future loss-share claims.  It will take some time to work out the acquired assets and safely reinvest the proceeds.  In the short term, we have been able to re-deploy cash to reshape our funding mix to gain both resiliency and lower interest cost.  We remain upbeat about the results and continuing opportunities to build our retail franchise through FDIC-assisted acquisitions."

The Company had net charge-offs of $632,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 compared with $1.6 million for the same quarter of 2010.  The Company recorded a loan loss provision of $300,000 on non-covered loans for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, down from the $3.0 million loan loss provision for the same quarter in 2010.  The allowance for loan losses was 2.17% of non-covered loans at March 31, 2011 compared with 2.39% of non-covered loans at March 31, 2010. The Company also recorded a $400,000 provision for losses on loans covered by loss sharing.  Nonperforming assets not covered by loss sharing were $19.4 million at March 31, 2011, down slightly from $20.5 million at March 31, 2010 and $21.4 million at September 30, 2010.    

Noninterest expense was $8.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, compared with $7.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.  The March 31, 2011 quarter  included a $485,000 charge for valuation reserves on legacy foreclosed real estate compared to expense of $110,000 for the prior year quarter.  The 2011 quarter also included  the operating costs of the McIntosh Commercial Bank acquisition as well as building the infrastructure for future acquisitions.

Noninterest income totaled $2.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 compared with $8.7 million for the same quarter in 2010. Noninterest income for the current quarter was reduced by a $223,000 private label mortgage-backed security other-than-temporary impairment charge. Noninterest income in the prior year quarter included $9.3 million in purchase gain on the FDIC-assisted acquisition of assets and liabilities of McIntosh Commercial Bank.  This gain was partially offset by $3.4 million of other-than-temporary impairment on securities.  Fees on deposits were $1.4 million for both the March 2011 quarter and the March 2010 quarter.

The Company had sharply higher total stockholders' equity of $137.0 million at March 31, 2011 compared with $106.8 million at March 31, 2010.  The higher equity was primarily due to an incremental stock offering completed in September 2010.

Mr. Johnson concluded, "We are proud to report continued profitability and a stronger balance sheet for the second quarter of fiscal 2011. Despite difficult economic times, CharterBank further strengthened its core regulatory capital to 12.49% from 10.21% at September 30, 2010.  We expect lower borrowings and wholesale deposit levels will reduce funding costs contributing to higher net interest income in the months ahead.  Credit costs have been erratic in the last few quarters; however, nonperforming asset levels are very manageable.  The combined expense associated with the provision for covered loan losses, other-than-temporary impairment on mortgage securities and further write downs of foreclosed real estate are expected to moderate over the next several quarters."

"Our network of 14 branches serves an attractive geographic region in West Central Georgia and East Central Alabama and our solid capital position places CharterBank in a unique position of strength versus many of its peers.  With our strong capital and a solid operating base, we are well positioned to build an attractive community bank footprint with strong earnings."

About Charter Financial Corporation

Charter Financial Corporation is a savings and loan holding company and the parent company of CharterBank, a growing full-service community bank. Charter Financial Corporation and subsidiary, CharterBank, are in the mutual holding company structure. CharterBank is headquartered in West Point, Georgia, and operates branches in West Central Georgia and East Central Alabama. CharterBank's deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking statements" that may be identified by use of such words as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "estimated," and "potential." Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, estimates with respect to our financial condition and results of operation and business that are subject to various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these estimates. These factors include but are not limited to general and local economic conditions; changes in interest rates, deposit flows, demand for mortgages and other loans, real estate values, and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies, or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulation; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products, and services. Any or all forward-looking statements in this release and in any other public statements we make may turn out to be wrong.  They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions we might make or known or unknown risks and uncertainties.  Consequently, no forward-looking statements can be guaranteed.  Except as required by law, the  Company disclaims any obligation to subsequently revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

Charter Financial Corporation

Selected Financial Data (unaudited)

In thousands except share and per share data:


March 31,


March 31,


September 30,


2011


2010


2010***

Total Assets

$991,322


$1,236,478


$1,186,082

Cash and Cash Equivalents

105,793


141,636


235,639

Loans Receivable, Net

559,859


642,863


599,370

   Non-covered Loans Receivable, Net

435,276


463,934


451,231

   Covered Loans Receivable, Net

124,583


178,929


148,139

Real Estate Owned

28,343


36,875


39,268

   Non-covered Real Estate Owned

7,720


7,409


9,641

   Covered Real Estate Owned

20,623


29,466


29,627

Mortgage Securities Available for Sale

118,165


201,584


133,080

Core Deposits*

321,143


319,828


313,170

Retail Deposits**

693,303


737,789


739,691

Total Deposits

735,290


906,580


823,134

Borrowings

110,000


212,232


212,000

Total Stockholders' Equity

137,003


106,829


135,788













Book Value per Share

$             7.55


$         5.80

$

7.49

Tangible Book Value per Share

7.27


5.51


7.20







Minority Shares Outstanding

6,679,075


2,566,233


6,675,775

Total Shares Outstanding –  at Quarter End

18,136,999


18,424,157


18,133,699

Weighted Average Total Shares Outstanding –

   Basic

18,134,822


18,416,507


18,422,050

Weighted Average Total Shares Outstanding –

    Fully Diluted

18,182,096


18,451,123


18,473,624

*Core deposits include transaction accounts, money market accounts and savings accounts.

**Retail deposits include Core Deposits and certificates of deposits excluding brokered and wholesale certificates of deposits.

***Financial information as of September 30, 2010 has been derived from audited financial statements.


Selected Operating Data (in thousands except share and per share data):


Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended


March 31,

March 31,


2011

2010

2011

2010






Total Interest Income

$ 11,312

$ 11,025

$  23,697

$  22,274

Total Interest Expense

4,010

5,307

8,829

10,378

   Net Interest Income

7,302

5,718

14,868

11,896

Provision for Loan Losses on

    non-covered loans

300

3,000

1,100

3,800

Provision for Loan Losses on            

    covered loans

400

  -

400

-

   Net Interest Income after

        Provision for Loan Losses

6,602

2,718

13,368

8,096

Noninterest Income

2,215

8,744

5,125

11,154

Noninterest Expense

8,627

7,265

18,036

13,350

   Income before Income Taxes

190

4,197

457

5,900

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

(62)

1,510

(70)

2,011

   Net Income

$ 252

$ 2,687

$  527

$  3,889






Earnings per Share - Basic

$   0.01

$   0.15

$   0.03

$   0.21

Earnings per Share – Fully Diluted

0.01

0.15

0.03

0.21

Cash Dividends per Share**

0.05

0.00

0.10

0.25






Net Charge-offs – Legacy Loans

632

1,569

1,203

1,735

Deposit Fees

1,360

1,396

2,794

2,672

Gain on Sale of Loans

117

380

379

468

**First Charter, MHC has waived most of its portion of these dividends, resulting in payment primarily to the minority stockholders.




Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended


March 31,

March 31,


2011

2010

2011

2010

Return on Equity

0.44%

10.39%

0.62%

7.65%

Return on Assets

0.09

1.10

0.10

0.82

Net Interest Margin

3.40

2.62

3.39

2.81

Bank Core Capital Ratio

12.49

8.27

12.49

8.27

Effective Tax Rate

(32.80)

35.98

(15.33)

34.09

Dividend Payout Ratio

190.21

0.00

182.71

20.16






Ratios of Assets Not Covered:





Loan Loss Reserve as a % of

      Total Loans

2.17

2.39

2.17

2.39

Loan Loss Reserve as a % of

      Nonperforming Loans

82.72

87.08

82.72

87.08

Nonperforming Assets as a %

      of Total Loans and REO

4.29

4.24

4.29

4.24

Nonperforming Assets as a %

       of Total Assets

1.96

1.66

1.96

1.66

Net Charge offs as a % of

       Average Loans

0.56

1.14

0.53

0.61







SOURCE Charter Financial Corporation

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