S&T BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2023 NET INCOME

INDIANA, Pa., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&T Bancorp, Inc. (S&T) (NASDAQ: STBA), the holding company for S&T Bank, announced net income of $39.8 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2023 compared to net income of $40.3 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2022 and net income of $29.1 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2022.

First Quarter of 2023 Highlights:

• Solid return metrics with return on average assets (ROA) of 1.77%, return on average equity (ROE) of 13.38% and return on average tangible equity (ROTE) (non-GAAP) of 19.61% compared to ROA of 1.78%, ROE of 13.68% and ROTE (non-GAAP) of 20.36% for the fourth quarter of 2022.
• Pre-provision net revenue to average assets (PPNR) (non-GAAP) of 2.23% compared to 2.36% for the fourth quarter of 2022.
• Net interest margin (NIM) (FTE) (non-GAAP) was relatively unchanged at 4.32% compared to 4.33% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
• Total portfolio loans increased $67.1 million, or 3.8% annualized, compared to December 31, 2022.
• Deposits decreased $66.9 million, or 3.8% annualized, compared to December 31, 2022 with a decline in January, stability in February and growth in March.
• Net recovery of $5.1 million, or 0.29% of average loans (annualized), primarily related to a $9.3 million recovery from a customer fraud in 2020.

"We delivered solid net interest margin and return metrics for the first quarter. Our balance sheet is a source of strength with a stable, well-diversified deposit base and a strong capital position," said Chris McComish, chief executive officer. "As the economic landscape continues to evolve, we remain committed to our purpose of People-Forward Banking. I am proud of the results from our team's proactive customer outreach and engagement during the quarter."

Net Interest Income

Net interest income was $88.8 million for the first quarter of 2023 compared to $89.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. The decrease of $0.3 million in net interest income was driven by higher funding costs and two fewer days in the first quarter, partially offset by higher yields on interest-earning assets. Net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent basis (NIM) (FTE) (non-GAAP) decreased 1 basis point to 4.32% compared to 4.33% in the prior quarter. The yield on total average loans increased 43 basis points to 5.81% compared to 5.38% in the fourth quarter of 2022 due to higher interest rates. Total interest-bearing deposit costs increased 37 basis points to 1.30% compared to 0.93% in the fourth quarter of 2022. Higher interest-bearing deposit costs primarily related to a change in the mix of deposits with higher balances in certificates of deposit. Average certificate of deposit balances increased $110.7 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. Total borrowing costs increased 53 basis points to 5.13% compared to 4.60% in the fourth quarter of 2022. Average borrowings increased $303.2 million to $520.8 million compared to $217.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 due to loan growth and deposit balance declines.

Asset Quality

Net loan recoveries were $5.1 million for the first quarter of 2023 compared to net loan charge-offs of $0.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The net recovery primarily related to a $9.3 million recovery from a customer fraud in 2020. Total charge-offs of $4.5 million primarily related to a $3.4 million charge from a strategic exit of a C&I credit through a note sale . Total nonperforming assets increased $5.6 million to $27.7 million at March 31, 2023 compared to $22.1 million at December 31, 2022. Nonperforming assets to total loans plus OREO increased 7 basis points to 0.38% at March 31, 2023 compared to 0.31% at December 31, 2022. The provision for credit losses was $0.9 million for the first quarter of 2023 compared to $3.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The allowance for credit losses was 1.49% of total portfolio loans as of March 31, 2023 compared to 1.41% at December 31, 2022. The increase in the allowance for credit losses related to a $4.2 million specific reserve and additional qualitative reserve due to the uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment.

Noninterest Income and Expense

Noninterest income decreased $2.4 million to $13.2 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $15.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The decrease mainly related to a decline in other income of $2.1 million primarily related to a net gain on the sale of OREO of $2.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Noninterest expense was $51.7 million compared to $51.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. FDIC insurance increased $0.6 million primarily related to an increase in the assessment rate schedule effective January 1, 2023. Marketing increased $0.5 million due to the timing of various marketing promotions. Salaries and employee benefits decreased $0.4 million due to lower incentives and pension costs.

Financial Condition

Total assets were $9.2 billion at March 31, 2023 compared to $9.1 billion at December 31, 2022. Total portfolio loans increased by $67.1 million, or 3.8% annualized, compared to December 31, 2022. The consumer loan portfolio increased $65.3 million with growth in residential mortgages of $72.7 million compared to December 31, 2022.

Total deposits decreased $66.9 million, or 3.8% annualized, compared to December 31, 2022. Deposit balances declined early in the quarter for the month of January followed by stability in February and growth in March. Certificates of deposit increased $240.6 million compared to December 31, 2022 mainly due to migration from other deposit categories. Our deposit base is stable and well-diversified with 59% personal deposits and 41% business deposits. Total borrowings increased $124.9 million to $564.1 million compared to December 31, 2022 related to loan growth and deposit declines.

S&T continues to maintain a strong regulatory capital position with all capital ratios above the well-capitalized thresholds of federal bank regulatory agencies.

Conference Call

S&T will host its first quarter 2023 earnings conference call live over the Internet at 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 20, 2023. To access the webcast, go to S&T Bancorp, Inc.'s Investor Relations webpage www.stbancorp.com. After the live presentation, the webcast will be archived at www.stbancorp.com for 12 months.

About S&T Bancorp, Inc. and S&T Bank

S&T Bancorp, Inc. is a $9.2 billion bank holding company that is headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania and trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol STBA. Its principal subsidiary, S&T Bank, was established in 1902 and operates in Pennsylvania and Ohio. S&T Bank was named by Forbes as a 2022 Best-in-State Bank. For more information visit stbancorp.com or stbank.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

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