EXHIBIT 99.3
To Form 8-K dated April 23, 2009
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida
First Quarter 2009
Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This discussion and analysis may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, without limitation, statements about future financial and operating results, cost savings, enhanced revenues, economic and seasonal conditions in our markets, and improvements to reported earnings that may be realized from cost controls and for integration of banks that we have acquired, as well as statements with respect to Seacoast’s objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
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All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties described in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 under “Special Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors”, and otherwise in our SEC reports and filings. Such reports are available upon request from Seacoast, or from the Securities and Exchange Commission, including through the SEC’s Internet website athttp://www.sec.gov.
Highlights
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Earnings per share (EPS) pre-provision of $0.13, an increase of $0.08 compared to the fourth quarter’s $0.05 EPS(1)
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Capital and liquidity remain strong
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Excess cash maintained as insurance should the economy weaken further
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Deposit growth, mix and costs were positive in the quarter
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Expenses well managed; core operating expenses are declining and credit related expenses were stable
(1) Excludes preferred stock dividends and accretion on preferred stock discount.
Funding & Liquidity
Stable Funding Profile and Very Strong Liquidity Position
Funding
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Increased deposits and sweep repo base
- Customer deposits and sweep repos of $1.911 billion, up $18.5
million during the first quarter(1)
- Customer deposits and sweep repos compose 92% of total funding(2)
- Can issue up to $40 million of FDIC – guaranteed bank notes
Liquidity
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Daily overnight borrowing position reduced to zero since year-end
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Combined available contingent liquidity from the Federal Reserve, FHLB, and free
securities exceeds $800 million
(1)
Excludes brokered deposits; but includes Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS) deposits
(2)
Total funding includes customer deposits, broker deposits, sweep repos, borrowed funds and subordinated debt.
Capital Ratios
Completed Sale of $50 million in Preferred Securities to U.S. Treasury
| | 1-2009 Estimate | | 4Q-2008 Actual | | 3Q-2008 Actual | | 2Q-2008 Actual |
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Tier 1 Capital Ratio | | 12.72% | | 12.75% | | 9.90% | | 9.72% |
Total Capital Ratio | | 14.00% | | 14.01% | | 11.69% | | 11.42% |
Total Avg Equity to Total Avg Assets | | 9.45% | | 8.68% | | 8.43% | | 9.17% |
Tangible Equity to Tangible Assets | | 7.05% | | 7.12% | | 5.94% | | 5.99% |
Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets | | 5.09% | | 5.18% | | 5.94% | | 5.99% |
Tangible Common Equity to Risk Weighted Assets | | 7.08% | | 7.08% | | 7.47% | | 7.46% |
Received $50 million in proceeds and Tier 1 capital from sale of preferred securities to U.S. Treasury on December 22, 2008.
Noninterest Expense
Core Operating Expenses are Declining
Credit-Related Costs remained stable at approximately $900,000 for the
first quarter 2009 and fourth quarter 2008(1)
| ($ in thousands) | | 1Q 2009 vs 4Q 2008 | 4Q 2008 vs 3Q 2008 |
| 1Q–2009 | | 4Q–2008 | | 3Q–2008 | |
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Noninterest Expenses | $19,109 | | $20,390 | | $19,900 | | -6.28% | 2.46% |
Nonrecurring: | | | | | | | | |
Severance | 242 | | - | | - | | | |
Consulting fees | - | | 445 | | - | | | |
Reversal of Incentive | (281) | | - | | - | | | |
Legal settlement | 39 | | 118 | | - | | | |
Branch closures | 107 | | 206 | | - | | | |
Other | 57 | | - | | - | | | |
Professional Fees | - | | 130 | | - | | | |
Total nonrecurring expenses | $164 | | $899 | | - | | | |
Adjusted Noninterest Expense | $18,945 | | $19,491 | | $19,900 | | -2.80% | -2.06% |
(1) Includes credit, collections and other real estate expenses
Net Interest Margin
Margin Expanded in 1Q Driven by Deposit Mix and Pricing
(Dollars in thousands) | Q1-08 | Q2-08 | Q3-08 | Q4-08 | Q1-09 |
Net Interest Margin | 3.74% | 3.69% | 3.57% | 3.32% | 3.44% |
Margin has held up well given the increases in nonperforming assets
Opportunities Include:
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Better deposit mix
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Lower deposit rate environment
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Increased residential loan production
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Excess liquidity in cash
Risks to 2009 margin include:
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Deposit pricing competition
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Increased NPA levels
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Earning asset mix
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Low interest rate environment
Existing Home Sales in Treasure Coast
Existing Home Sales Median Price
1994-2009
Year | Treasure Coast | Natural Growth |
1994 | $80,200 | $80,200 |
1995 | $78,100 | $82,606 |
1996 | $76,900 | $85,084 |
1997 | $84,900 | $87,637 |
1998 | $89,000 | $90,266 |
1999 | $89,100 | $92,974 |
2000 | $93,100 | $95,763 |
2001 | $108,200 | $98,636 |
2002 | $128,300 | $101,595 |
2003 | $153,900 | $104,643 |
2004 | $193,900 | $107,782 |
2005 | $254,000 | $111,016 |
2006 | $253,200 | $114,346 |
2007 | $226,100 | $117,776 |
2008 | $153,600 | $121,310 |
Jan-09 | $114,900 | $124,949 |
Feb-09 | $122,100 | $128,697 |
Source: Florida Association of Realtors
Existing Home Sales in Palm Beach
Existing Home Sales Median Price
1994-2009
Year | Palm Beach | Natural Growth |
1994 | $117,600 | $117,600 |
1995 | $122,700 | $123,480 |
1996 | $126,900 | $129,654 |
1997 | $132,700 | $136,137 |
1998 | $128,100 | $142,944 |
1999 | $133,800 | $150,091 |
2000 | $138,600 | $157,595 |
2001 | $149,600 | $165,475 |
2002 | $194,600 | $173,749 |
2003 | $241,300 | $182,436 |
2004 | $300,900 | $191,558 |
2005 | $390,100 | $201,136 |
2006 | $384,700 | $211,193 |
2007 | $369,400 | $221,752 |
2008 | $302,800 | $232,840 |
Jan-09 | $232,100 | $244,482 |
Feb-09 | $228,100 | $256,706 |
Source: Florida Association of Realtors
Existing Home Sales in Florida
Existing Home Sales Median Price
1994-2009
Year | State | Natural Growth |
1994 | $87,800 | $87,800 |
1995 | $87,900 | $90,434 |
1996 | $91,800 | $93,147 |
1997 | $95,800 | $95,941 |
1998 | $101,500 | $98,820 |
1999 | $106,900 | $101,784 |
2000 | $115,900 | $104,838 |
2001 | $127,700 | $107,983 |
2002 | $137,800 | $111,222 |
2003 | $158,400 | $114,559 |
2004 | $182,400 | $117,996 |
2005 | $235,100 | $121,536 |
2006 | $248,300 | $125,182 |
2007 | $233,600 | $128,937 |
2008 | $187,800 | $132,805 |
Jan-09 | $139,500 | $136,790 |
Feb-09 | $141,900 | $140,893 |
Source: Florida Association of Realtors
Service Area
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Seminole County
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Orange County
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Brevard County
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Indian River County
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Okeechobee County
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St. Lucie County
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Martin County
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Palm Beach County
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Broward County
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Hardee County
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Highlands County
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Desoto County
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Glades County
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Hendry County