EXHIBIT 99.1
Investor Presentation
August 2011
August 2011
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in U.S.
federal securities laws. Generally, these statements relate to our business plans or strategies,
projections involving anticipated revenues, earnings, profitability, or other aspects of
operating results, or other future developments in our affairs or the industry in which we
conduct business. Forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future
period or periods or by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,”
“expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “would be,” “will,” “intend to,” “project,” or
similar expressions or the negative thereof, as well as statements that include future events,
tense or dates, or are not historical or current facts. These forward-looking statements include
but are not limited to statements regarding our ability to successfully execute our strategy and
Strategic Growth and Diversification Plan, the level and sufficiency of our current regulatory
capital and equity ratios, our ability to continue to diversify the loan portfolio, our efforts at
deepening client relationships, increasing our levels of core deposits, lowering our non-
performing asset levels, managing and reducing our credit-related costs, increasing our
revenue growth and levels of earning assets, the effects of general economic and competitive
conditions nationally and within our core market area, the sufficiency of the levels of provision
for the allowance for loan losses and amounts of charge-offs, loan and deposit growth, interest
on loans, asset yields and cost of funds, net interest income, net interest margin, non-interest
income, non-interest expense, interest rate environment, and other factors including those set
forth in “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2010. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance. The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to
reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances unless required to do so under
the federal securities laws.
federal securities laws. Generally, these statements relate to our business plans or strategies,
projections involving anticipated revenues, earnings, profitability, or other aspects of
operating results, or other future developments in our affairs or the industry in which we
conduct business. Forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future
period or periods or by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,”
“expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “would be,” “will,” “intend to,” “project,” or
similar expressions or the negative thereof, as well as statements that include future events,
tense or dates, or are not historical or current facts. These forward-looking statements include
but are not limited to statements regarding our ability to successfully execute our strategy and
Strategic Growth and Diversification Plan, the level and sufficiency of our current regulatory
capital and equity ratios, our ability to continue to diversify the loan portfolio, our efforts at
deepening client relationships, increasing our levels of core deposits, lowering our non-
performing asset levels, managing and reducing our credit-related costs, increasing our
revenue growth and levels of earning assets, the effects of general economic and competitive
conditions nationally and within our core market area, the sufficiency of the levels of provision
for the allowance for loan losses and amounts of charge-offs, loan and deposit growth, interest
on loans, asset yields and cost of funds, net interest income, net interest margin, non-interest
income, non-interest expense, interest rate environment, and other factors including those set
forth in “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2010. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance. The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to
reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances unless required to do so under
the federal securities laws.
Agenda
§ CFS Bancorp Overview
§ Strategic Growth & Diversification Plan
§ Outlook
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CFS Bancorp Overview
CFS Bancorp Overview
§ Headquartered in Munster, IN
— 22 full service branch locations in Northwest
IN and South Suburban Chicago
IN and South Suburban Chicago
— CFS Bancorp formed in 1998
— Citizens Financial Bank founded in 1934
§ $1.1B Total Assets at June 30, 2011
§ $738m Total Loans
§ $965m Total Deposits
— 96% Deposit Funded
— 59% Core Deposits
— No Brokered Deposits
§ $116m Tangible Common Equity
— 10.3% TCE Ratio
— No Holding Company debt
— No TruPS
— No TARP
§ NASDAQ: CITZ
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CFS Bancorp Overview
§ Ongoing
— NPA remediation efforts
— Sales culture with regional partnerships
— Comprehensive performance & incentive programs
— Focus on C&I, CRE-Owner Occupied, Multifamily
offerings
offerings
— Deposit acquisition and deleveraging
— Capital management
§ Discontinued / Deemphasized
— Commercial participations
— Commercial construction & land development loans
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Strategic Growth
& Diversification Plan
& Diversification Plan
Strategic Growth & Diversification Plan
§ Board approved in late 2007
— Implementation commenced in 2008
§ Four key long-term objectives
— Reduce non-performing assets
— Grow while diversifying by targeting small and mid-
sized business owners for relationship banking
opportunities
sized business owners for relationship banking
opportunities
— Expand and deepen the Company’s relationships with
its clients
its clients
— Align costs with anticipated future asset base
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Investing in Talent to Drive Business Results
§ 40 new senior and middle managers installed since 2007
§ 4 of 5 Named Executive Officers new since 2007
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Strategic Growth & Diversification Plan
§ Execution Status
— We continue to execute the plan
— Progress made on reducing non-performing assets
— Loan portfolio diversification continues
— Strong core deposit growth results achieved
— Major investments in people and infrastructure
complete
complete
— Performance management system fully
implemented in the sales business units
implemented in the sales business units
— Investor presentations conducted with current
and prospective shareholders, and all employees
and prospective shareholders, and all employees
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Goal = Top Quartile
Peer Group Financial Performance
Peer Group Financial Performance
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Source: SNL Financial and CFS Bancorp, Inc.
Peer Group includes nationwide banks & thrifts with total assets between $1B and $3B.
MOST RECENT QUARTER PERFORMANCE RANKINGS
Strategic Growth & Diversification Plan
§ Reduce non-performing assets
§ Grow & diversify loan portfolio
§ Expand and deepen client relationships
§ Manage expenses
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Reduce Non-Performing
Assets
Assets
Commercial Participations Drag
§ Commercial participations have created significant problems
— Represent only 3% of gross loan portfolio
— Account for 14% of all NPLs and 61% of OREO
— 39% of participations are non-performing
— Breakdown at 6/30/11 = $5.3 million CRE-NOO, $2.9 million Commercial CL&D
§ New purchases ceased in 2Q07 but impact lingers
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Non-Performing Assets
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Non-Performing Loans and OREO
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Non-Performing Loans
§ Retail & Commercial direct originations have held up well
§ Never originated Subprime, Alt-A, or Option ARMs
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Commercial Participation Loans
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Commercial Construction and Land Loans
Reserve Position
§ Have conservatively applied ASC 310-10 (FAS 114) on NPLs
§ ALLL/NPL depressed due to written-down impaired loans in NPLs
— $7.4 million of partial charge-offs on impaired collateral dependent loans
— $8.0 of specific reserves on other NPLs in ALLL
§ OREO is carried at 53.5% of original loan value
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Ongoing NPA Remediation
§ Proactive problem asset management
— Weekly review of delinquencies by Asset Management
Committee
Committee
— Action plan review for all loans graded watch or worse
— Impairment analysis prepared quarterly on all substandard
loans > $750,000
loans > $750,000
— Loan grade review for all loans 30-days+ past due
— All performing past due loans reviewed
— Monthly management reports prepared for Board of
Directors
Directors
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Ongoing NPA Remediation
§ Upgraded underwriting process & criteria
— Hired new SVP-Senior Credit Officer in December 2007
— Hired new VP-Credit Manager in July 2008
— 4 new credit analysts added since December 2007
— New Credit Policy implemented in early 2008
— Developed new loan grading matrix utilizing objective
attribute analysis in mid-2009
attribute analysis in mid-2009
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NPAs for Loans Originated Prior to 1/1/08
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NPAs for Loans Originated After 1/1/08
Origination Volume for the period = $514.6 million
Grow While Diversifying
Growth Results in Targeted Segments
§ 46% increase in targeted growth segments since 12/31/07
— C&I increased 39%
— CRE-Owner Occupied increased 24%
— Multifamily increased 102%
§ 7.2% annualized loan growth in 2nd quarter of 2011
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Strategic Shift in Portfolio
§ 29% reduction in targeted shrinkage segments since 12/31/07
— Commercial participation loans reduced 74%
— Commercial construction & development loans (CLD) decreased 60%
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Results of Commercial Loan Portfolio
Diversification Plan
Diversification Plan
§ Targeted aggressive growth segments (C&I, CRE
Owner Occupied, and Multifamily) are up from 36% at
12/31/07 to 53% of the portfolio at 6/30/11
Owner Occupied, and Multifamily) are up from 36% at
12/31/07 to 53% of the portfolio at 6/30/11
§ Targeted shrinkage segments are down from 28% at
12/31/07 to 9% of the portfolio at 6/30/11
12/31/07 to 9% of the portfolio at 6/30/11
§ Targeted moderate growth segment (CRE Non-Owner
Occupied) has remained stable at approximately 37%
of the portfolio
Occupied) has remained stable at approximately 37%
of the portfolio
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Expand and Deepen Relationships
Focus on Business Relationships
§ Business Banking Group reorganized to drive growth
— New EVP Sales Management hired in 2008
— 14 new Relationship Managers hired
— Average banking industry experience of 20+ years
— Expertise in C&I and Multifamily lending
§ Regional partnerships formed between Retail and
Business Banking teams with shared goals and
incentives
Business Banking teams with shared goals and
incentives
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Performance Management Program
§ Power of Personal Performance (PoPP)
§ Primary focus on sales activities and behaviors
§ Utilization of balanced scorecards to track activities
§ Coaching sessions, check-ins, skill builders, and skip
coaching
coaching
§ Improved outcomes, and client and employee
satisfaction
satisfaction
— Chicago Tribune Top Workplace - 2010
— Northwest Indiana Times Best Workplace - 2010
— Northwest Indiana Times Best Client Service by a
Financial Institution - 2010
Financial Institution - 2010
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Focus on Business Relationships
§ Focus on small and medium-sized businesses
— Aggressively grow C&I, multifamily, and owner
occupied CRE relationships as a share of commercial
loans
occupied CRE relationships as a share of commercial
loans
§ Increase business deposits to generate relationships
and fund growth
and fund growth
§ IT platform provides competitive advantage in Cash
Management opportunities
Management opportunities
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Focus on Business Relationships
§ Proactive prospecting
— Feet on the street - experienced teams now in their
markets
markets
— Trusted Advisor approach vs. transactional lending
— Incentives are equally weighted between deposit
gathering and loan production
gathering and loan production
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Non-Municipal Business Deposits
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Total Deposits
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Total Borrowed Funds
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Deposit Growth Reduces Reliance on
Wholesale Funding
Wholesale Funding
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Deposit Growth Reduces Reliance on
Wholesale Funding
Wholesale Funding
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Expanding & Deepening Client Relationships
Drive Improved NIM
Drive Improved NIM
§ NIM expansion driven by client relationships and deleveraging
— Increase in core deposits
— Increase in non-interest bearing deposits
— Disciplined deposit and CD pricing
— Reduced FHLB borrowings
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Manage Expenses
Improve Efficiency Ratio
§ Overall FTE headcount reduced from 360 in 2006 to
314 currently
314 currently
§ Salary freeze throughout 2010, lifted in 2011
§ Reduce drag from NPAs ($50M x 5% = $2.5M), credit
related costs ($1.75M), and too large investment
portfolio ($50M x 2% = $1M)
related costs ($1.75M), and too large investment
portfolio ($50M x 2% = $1M)
§ Capacity for balance sheet growth based on current
infrastructure, expense base, and capital
infrastructure, expense base, and capital
§ Construction of three new branches postponed
§ Ongoing efficiency review and initiatives
§ Review opportunities for additional ancillary fee
income sources (e.g. mortgage banking, wealth
management)
income sources (e.g. mortgage banking, wealth
management)
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Non-Interest Expense Drivers
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Non-Interest Expense Drivers (cont.)
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Non-Interest Expense Drivers (cont.)
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Non-Interest Expense Drivers (cont.)
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($ in thousands) | |||||||
For the year ended | |||||||
2007 | 2010 | Change | |||||
Total Non-Interest Expense | 33,459 | 37,775 | 4,316 | ||||
Less-Controllable Expenses: | |||||||
Total Credit Related Costs | (507 | ) | (2,121 | ) | (1,614 | ) | |
Professional Fees | (1,284 | ) | (2,283 | ) | (999 | ) | |
FDIC Premiums & OTS Fees | (373 | ) | (2,551 | ) | (2,178 | ) | |
Total Less-Controllable Expenses | (2,164 | ) | (6,955 | ) | (4,791 | ) | |
Adjusted Non-Interest Expense | 31,295 | 30,820 | (475 | ) | |||
Path Forward
§ Continue execution of Strategic Growth &
Diversification Plan
Diversification Plan
— Focus on Northwest Indiana and South Suburban
Chicago markets
Chicago markets
§ Experienced senior management, sales, and credit
teams in place
teams in place
§ Improving reputation in our markets as Business
Bankers
Bankers
§ Ongoing banking consolidation provides growth
opportunities
opportunities
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Investment Highlights
§ Business transformation well underway
— New management team in place
— Executing on Strategic Growth & Diversification Plan
— Asset quality stabilizing
— Improved net interest margin
§ Significant insider ownership aligned with shareholders
— NEOs & Directors: 16.2%, including PL Capital (9.7%)
— 401(k) Plan: 8.8%
§ Valuation opportunity
— Substantial discount to tangible book value
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Appendix
Financial Highlights
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($ in millions) | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 3/31/11 | 6/30/11 | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance Sheet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 1,150 | $ | 1,122 | $ | 1,082 | $ | 1,122 | $ | 1,144 | $ | 1,128 | |||||||||||||
Total Loans | 793 | 750 | 762 | 733 | 724 | 738 | |||||||||||||||||||
Deposits | 863 | 824 | 850 | 946 | 981 | 965 | |||||||||||||||||||
Loans / Deposits | 92 | % | 91 | % | 90 | % | 77 | % | 74 | % | 76 | % | |||||||||||||
Total Equity | $ | 130 | $ | 112 | $ | 110 | $ | 113 | $ | 114 | $ | 116 | |||||||||||||
Tangible Equity | 129 | 112 | 110 | 113 | 114 | 116 | |||||||||||||||||||
Capital | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity / Assets | 11.2 | % | 10.0 | % | 10.2 | % | 10.2 | % | 9.9 | % | 10.3 | % | |||||||||||||
Tier 1 Capital Ratio | 13.1 | 12.0 | 11.2 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Capital Ratio | 13.9 | 13.2 | 12.4 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Asset Quality | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
NPLs / Total Loans | 3.7 | % | 7.3 | % | 7.7 | % | 7.4 | % | 8.2 | % | 7.8 | % | |||||||||||||
NPAs / total Assets | 2.7 | 5.2 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
NCOs / Average Gross Loans (4) | 0.7 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
ALL / Total Gross Loans | 1.0 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
ALL / NPLs | 27.1 | 28.4 | 33.0 | 31.5 | 28.7 | 29.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
Provision / Average Gross Loans (4) | 0.3 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
Provision / NCOs | 42.4 | 140.1 | 144.9 | 62.9 | 91.5 | 94.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
Texas Ratio (NPAs / (Equity + ALL)) | 22.2 | 45.5 | 52.6 | 59.0 | 63.6 | 58.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
Profitability | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Interest Margin | 3.0 | % | 3.3 | % | 3.7 | % | 3.7 | % | 3.6 | % | 3.6 | % | |||||||||||||
Non-Interest Income / Total Revenue (1) | 25.2 | 13.9 | 23.4 | 20.1 | 21.7 | 33.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Efficiency Ratio (2) | 74.2 | 76.4 | 81.9 | 83.7 | 92.4 | 81.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
Reported Net Income | $ | 7.5 | $ | (11.3 | ) | $ | (0.5 | ) | $ | 3.5 | $ | 0.5 | $ | 1.2 | |||||||||||
Earnings from Core Operations (PTPP) (3) | 12.7 | % | 12.7 | % | 13.3 | % | 10.2 | % | 1.5 | % | 2.5 | % | |||||||||||||
PTPP ROAE | $ | 9.8 | $ | 10.0 | $ | 11.8 | $ | 9.0 | $ | 5.5 | $ | 8.6 | |||||||||||||
PTPP ROAA | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) | Total Revenue defined as Net Interest Income plus Non-Interest Income. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(2) | Defined as Non-Interest Expense divided by the sum of Net Interest Income plus Non-Interest Income, excluding net gain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
on sales of investment securities and impairment of investment securities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(3) | See Non-GAAP financial information on the following page. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(4) | Annualized, If applicable. |
Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Metrics
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($ in thousands) | |||||||||||
Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 6/30/10 | 6/30/11 | 6/30/10 | 6/30/11 | ||||
Income (loss) before taxes | 9,835 | (19,968) | (2,805) | 4,167 | 1,159 | 1,658 | 1,966 | 2,096 | |||
Provision for loan losses | 2,328 | 26,296 | 12,588 | 3,877 | 817 | 996 | 2,527 | 1,899 | |||
Pre-tax, pre-provision earnings | 12,163 | 6,328 | 9,783 | 8,044 | 1,976 | 2,654 | 4,493 | 3,995 | |||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||
Net gain on sale of investments | (536) | (69) | (1,092) | (689) | - | (173) | (456) | (692) | |||
Net (gain) loss on sale of OREO | (22) | (30) | 9 | 154 | (11) | (2,238) | (12) | (2,233) | |||
OREO related expenses | 343 | 261 | 2,976 | 1,483 | 255 | 2,011 | 886 | 2,603 | |||
Loan collection expenses | 164 | 655 | 1,077 | 638 | 153 | 233 | 322 | 353 | |||
Severance and early retirement expense | 643 | - | 37 | 545 | 437 | - | 440 | - | |||
FDIC - special assessment | - | - | 495 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
Impairment on investment securities | - | 4,334 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
Goodwill impairment | - | 1,185 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
Total Adjustments: | 592 | 6,336 | 3,502 | 2,131 | 834 | (167) | 1,180 | 31 | |||
Pre-tax, pre-provision earnings from core operations | 12,755 | 12,664 | 13,285 | 10,175 | 2,810 | 2,487 | 5,673 | 4,026 |