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NEWS RELEASE [HUNTINGTON LOGO]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUBMITTED: OCTOBER 13, 1999
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
MEDIA ANALYSTS
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KIP EDWARDSON (614) 480-4433 LAURIE COUNSEL (614) 480-3878
CHERI GRAY (614) 480-3803
HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES REPORTS 21% INCREASE IN
EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR THIRD QUARTER
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ: HBAN;
www.huntington.com) today reported record third quarter earnings of $105.6
million, or $.46 per common share, representing a 21% increase in earnings per
share over the same period last year. Net income and earnings per share were
$88.8 million and $.38, respectively, a year ago. For the recent three months,
Huntington's return on equity (ROE) was 19.07% and its return on assets (ROA)
was 1.45%, up from 16.43% and 1.28%, respectively, in the third quarter of 1998.
On a cash basis, earnings per share were $.49, with a corresponding ROE of
29.54% and ROA of 1.59%.
"Since we announced our restructuring plans a year ago, the company's
efficiency has improved markedly," said Frank Wobst, chairman and chief
executive officer of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. "During this same
period, we also focused on businesses that will enhance profits over the longer
term. Consequently, we have taken a number of strategic actions with a
particular emphasis on growing higher-return businesses and redesigning
lower-performing units. These steps included expanding our product offerings
into new markets, partnering with others where appropriate, or exiting certain
activities altogether."
Wobst continued, "I am particularly pleased our efficiency efforts have
been successful, without sacrificing the revenue momentum of the company. Our
third quarter results demonstrate we have built a good base on which to grow
future earnings."
Net interest income for the third quarter was $268.4 million, up 7%
from the year-ago quarter. Growth in earning assets, particularly in the
consumer lending portfolio, drove the increase. Average total loans grew 7%,
despite a few large payoffs in the commercial sector. The net interest margin
expanded to 4.22%.
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Non-interest income (excluding securities gains) increased 11%, with
substantial improvements noted in several fee-based activities. Huntington's
growing network of licensed investment and insurance representatives, coupled
with an advertising campaign promoting the company's proprietary annuity
product, produced an increase of 45% in brokerage and insurance income. The 28%
growth in service charges was a result of higher fee income from retail deposit
accounts and higher sales of cash management products targeted to small business
customers. The increasing popularity of Huntington's check card product, along
with an expanded number of on-line banking customers, contributed to the 24%
increase in electronic banking revenue. Huntington has 87,000 Web Bank customers
through September 1999, with 13% of its deposit household customers banking
on-line.
Non-interest expense was $206.2 million in the recent three months,
down 3% compared with third quarter 1998. Management's emphasis on efficiency
continues to deliver results as expenses were up only modestly from last
quarter, despite solid revenue growth and strategic spending for new branch
offices and marketing programs.
Credit quality remains strong. Net charge-offs were .39% of total loans
for the third quarter, while nonperforming assets dropped to $93.3 million, or
.47% of total loans and other real estate. Coverage ratios were 378% of
nonperforming loans and 316% of nonperforming assets. The allowance for loan
losses as a percent of total loans was 1.48% at September 30, 1999.
Huntington's average equity to average assets was 7.63% in the recent
three month period. The company and its bank subsidiary continue to maintain
healthy capital positions, exceeding requirements for a "well-capitalized"
institution. Tier I and total risk-based capital ratios were 7.31% and 10.61%,
respectively, at September 30, 1999.
Huntington Bancshares is a regional bank holding company headquartered
in Columbus, Ohio with assets of $29 billion. The Huntington has more than 133
years of serving the financial needs of its customers.
The Huntington provides innovative products and services through its
more than 600 offices in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland,
Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and West Virginia.
International banking services are made available through the headquarters
office in Columbus and additional offices located in the Cayman Islands and Hong
Kong. The Huntington also offers products and services through its
technologically advanced, 24-hour telephone bank, a network of more than 1,300
ATMs and its Web Bank at www.huntington.com.
For faxed copies of current news releases, please call our
fax-on-demand service, Company News on Call, at (800) 758-5804 extension 423276.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLOSURE:
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements,
including certain plans, expectations, goals, and projections, which are subject
to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Actual results could differ
materially from those contained or implied by such statements for a variety of
factors including: changes in economic conditions; movements in interest rates;
competitive pressures on product pricing and services; success and timing of
business strategies; the successful integration of acquired businesses; the
nature, extent, and timing of governmental actions and reforms; the risks of
Year 2000 disruption; and extended disruption of vital infrastructure.
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HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED COMPARATIVE SUMMARY
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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1999 1998 CHANGE % 1999 1998 CHANGE %
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Interest Income $516,294 $505,221 2.2% $1,510,486 $1,498,969 0.8%
Interest Expense 247,863 253,706 (2.3) 721,386 745,177 (3.2)
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Net Interest Income 268,431 251,515 6.7 789,100 753,792 4.7
Provision for Loan Losses 22,076 24,160 (8.6) 68,407 70,936 (3.6)
Securities Gains 537 10,615 (94.9) 5,067 28,020 (81.9)
Non-Interest Income 115,117 104,026 10.7 337,735 301,696 11.9
Non-Interest Expense 206,189 211,877 (2.7) 610,433 614,997 (0.7)
Provision for Income Taxes 50,233 41,364 21.4 145,928 127,025 14.9
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NET INCOME $105,587 $ 88,755 19.0% $ 307,134 $ 270,550 13.5%
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PER COMMON SHARE AMOUNTS (1)
Net Income per Common Share
Basic $ 0.46 $ 0.38 21.1% $ 1.33 $ 1.16 14.7%
Diluted $ 0.46 $ 0.38 21.1% $ 1.32 $ 1.15 14.8%
Diluted - Cash Basis (2) $ 0.49 $ 0.41 19.5% $ 1.41 $ 1.21 16.5%
Cash Dividends Declared $ 0.20 $ 0.18 11.1% $ 0.56 $ 0.50 12.0%
Shareholders' Equity (period end) $ 9.40 $ 9.53 (1.4)% $ 9.40 $ 9.53 (1.4)%
AVERAGE COMMON SHARES (1)
Basic 230,133 232,886 (1.2)% 230,851 232,721 (0.8)%
Diluted 232,015 234,845 (1.2)% 232,853 235,060 (0.9)%
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KEY OPERATING RATIOS
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THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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Return On:
Average Total Assets 1.45% 1.28% 1.43% 1.36%
Average Shareholders' Equity 19.07% 16.43% 19.01% 17.27%
Efficiency Ratio 51.02% 56.46% 51.36% 56.80%
Net Interest Margin 4.22% 4.18% 4.18% 4.24%
Average Equity/Average Assets 7.63% 7.79% 7.54% 7.86%
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CONDITION DATA
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THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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1999 1998 CHANGE % 1999 1998 CHANGE %
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Average Total Loans $20,263,344 $18,958,304 6.9% $19,945,422 $18,152,311 9.9%
Average Total Deposits $19,199,254 $19,324,534 (0.6) $19,134,744 $18,093,514 5.8
Average Total Assets $28,800,585 $27,514,506 4.7 $28,652,586 $26,643,196 7.5
Average Shareholders' Equity $ 2,196,977 $ 2,142,963 2.5 $ 2,159,948 $ 2,094,073 3.1
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REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS (3) AND ASSET QUALITY
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AT AT
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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Tier I Risk-Based Capital 7.31% 7.35% Non-performing loans (NPLs) $78,250 $75,008
Total non-performing assets (NPAs) $93,322 $95,820
Total Risk-Based Capital 10.61% 11.18% Allowance for loan losses/total loans 1.48% 1.50%
Allowance for loan losses/NPLs 377.78% 381.46%
Tier I Leverage 6.58% 6.51% Allowance for loan losses and other
real estate/NPAs 315.82% 296.69%
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(1) Adjusted for stock dividends and stock splits, as applicable.
(2) Tangible or "Cash Basis" net income excludes amortization of goodwill and
other intangibles, net of income taxes.
(3) Estimated.