COLUMBIA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SCBT Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: SCBT), the holding company for SCBT, National Association, today released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month period and year ended December 31, 2011. Highlights during 2011 include:

  • Net income of $4.8 million, or $0.35 diluted EPS, in 4Q 2011 compared to $0.6 million, or $0.04 diluted EPS, in 4Q 2010
  • Completed the BankMeridian integration during the quarter
  • Core deposit growth, excluding CDs and the Habersham Bank (HB) and BankMeridian (BM) acquisitions, up $68.9 million; 13.0% annualized growth for 4Q 2011
  • Return on average tangible equity was 6.76% annualized 4Q 2011 compared to 1.40% 4Q 2010
  • Non-acquired allowance for loan losses: $49.4 million, or 2.00% of total non-acquired loans; compared to $47.5 million, or 2.07% one year ago
  • Legacy net charge-offs --- decreased to 1.08% annualized for 4Q2011, excluding acquired loans, compared to 1.71% annualized for 4Q 2010;
  • Non-performing Assets (NPAs): 2.44% of total assets; 3.82% of loans and repossessed assets, excluding acquired assets

Quarterly Cash Dividend

The Board of Directors of SCBT has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share payable on its common stock. This per share amount is equal to the dividend paid in the immediately preceding quarter and will be payable on February 24, 2012 to shareholders of record as of February 17, 2012.

Fourth Quarter 2011 vs. 2010 Results of Operations

Please refer to the accompanying tables for detailed comparative data on results of operations and financial results.

The Company reported consolidated net income of $4.8 million, or $0.35 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2011 compared to consolidated net income of $559,000, or $0.04 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2010. This $4.3 million increase was the net result of the following items:

  • Improved net interest income of $8.1 million due primarily to the improved yields on acquired loans and reduced interest expense in both deposits and other borrowings;
  • Improved provision for loan losses which decreased by $3.6 million over the comparable quarter for the non-acquired loan portfolio;
  • Decrease in non-interest income of $3.6 million, primarily due to the negative accretion on the CBT indemnification asset compared to positive accretion in 2010;
  • Increase in non-interest expenses of $2.8 million, with $2.0 million increase related to OREO and loan related expenses; $425,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits; $358,000 increase in information services expense; and $338,000 increase in merger related expenses; offset by a $682,000 decline in advertising and marketing expense;
  • Increase in the provision for income taxes of $1.1 million, from an improvement of $5.3 million in pre-tax income.

"2011 was a solid year with continued improvement in many areas. We added 20,000 new checking account customers, experienced significant organic and M&A growth, and strong fee income in all lines of business," said Robert R. Hill, Jr., president and CEO. "We also improved expenses as a result of a number of branch consolidations and the integration of our acquired banks. 2012 offers continued opportunities to grow, operate more efficiently, and improve our credit costs as the economy improves."

Selected Ratios and Capital

The Company's annualized return on average assets (ROAA) for the fourth quarter increased to 0.49% compared to 0.06% for the fourth quarter of 2010, and decreased from 1.04% for the third quarter of 2011. Total average shareholders' equity at December 31, 2011 was $382.9 million, an increase of $2.0 million, or 0.52% from September 30, 2011. Annualized return on average equity (ROAE) for the quarter was 5.00%, up from 0.66% for the fourth quarter of 2010. Annualized return on average tangible equity (ROATE) for the fourth quarter increased to 6.76% from 1.40% for the comparable period in the prior year, and decreased from 13.83% in the third quarter of 2011. The third quarter of 2011 included the pre-tax BM gain on acquisition of $11.0 million, which drove the ROATE in the third quarter.

The Company's book value per share and tangible book value per share decreased from September 30, 2011 by $0.07 and $0.02 per share to $27.19 and $21.89 per share for the year ended December 31, 2011. Capital remained relatively flat from the end of the third quarter to year end. While the Company increased capital through net income, this was offset by an accumulated other comprehensive loss related to a net increase in pension plan liability. The increase (change) in the pension plan liability does not impact bank regulatory capital.

The total risk-based capital ratio improved by 7 basis points from the third quarter of 2011, due primarily to the increase in total risk-based capital from quarterly earnings, and a rather small increase in total risk-weighted asset base. Tier 1 leverage ratio increased by 8 basis points for the quarter. The Company's capital positions remain "well-capitalized" by all measures at December 31, 2011.

"During 2011, we closed on two FDIC-assisted transactions and the recognized pre-tax gains totaled $16.5 million," said John C. Pollok, COO. "We fully integrated both of these transactions and are now poised to complete the acquisition and integration of Peoples Bancorporation, Inc., in the second quarter of 2012. Our tangible book value per share increased 8.8% during 2011 from $20.12 per share to $21.89 per share. Our risk-based capital ratios remain strong and increased over the prior year, as Tier 1 capital is estimated to be 9.1% and total risk-based capital is estimated to be 15.2% at December 31, 2011."

Loans and Deposits

The Company's total loans increased 9.8%, or $255.5 million, since the fourth quarter of 2010, driven primarily by increases in commercial and consumer owner-occupied categories and consumer non real estate. Acquired loans increased by $81.2 million from the fourth quarter of 2010, due to the HB and BM acquisition during 2011. Acquired loans were $402.2 million at the end of 2011 compared to $321.0 million in 2010. Total non-acquired loans outstanding were $2.5 billion at December 31, 2011, compared to $2.3 billion at December 31, 2010. The balance of mortgage loans held for sale increased $3.1 million from December 31, 2010, and was flat from September 30, 2011 totaling $45.8 million at December 31, 2011.

Core deposits, which exclude all certificates of deposit (CDs) increased 8.1%, or $46.5 million, for the quarter, and $476.8 million, or 25.5%, for the year. Total deposits increased in all categories, except CDs, compared to the fourth quarter of 2010 by an overall $250.3 million, or 8.3%, primarily due to the FDIC-assisted acquisition of HB and BM which accounted for $263.1 million of this increase. Without the impact of these acquisitions, total deposits declined by $12.8 million due to the large decline in time deposits of $327.0 million over the past year. Total deposits decreased by $33.2 million, or 4.0% annualized, from the end of the third quarter of 2011. Core deposits, excluding the HB and BM acquisition, increased by $68.9 million, or 13.0% annualized during the fourth quarter of 2011. Time deposits continue to decline as expected, by $58 million during the fourth quarter (without the impact of the acquisitions), as the Company continues to monitor and adjust rates paid on all deposit products as part of its strategy to manage its net interest margin. Total deposits outstanding at the end of the fourth quarter of 2011 were $3.3 billion, compared to $3.3 billion at the end of the third quarter 2011 and compared to $3.0 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2010.

Asset Quality

Annualized net charge-offs within the non-acquired loan portfolio decreased to 1.08% from 1.16% experienced in the third quarter of 2011, and decreased from 1.71% experienced in the fourth quarter of 2010. During the fourth quarter, non-performing assets (NPAs) as a percentage of non-acquired loans and repossessed assets increased to 3.82% compared to 3.74% one year ago and decreased from 3.87% for the third quarter of 2011. NPAs, excluding acquired assets to total assets at December 31, 2011 were 2.44%, compared to 2.41% at the end of the fourth quarter in 2010 and 2.44% at the end of the third quarter 2011. The level of NPAs, excluding acquired assets, continues to reflect pressure within the real estate market primarily in the coastal markets. Other real estate owned ("OREO") decreased by $4.6 million from the 3rd quarter of 2011 and increased by $758,000 from the fourth quarter of 2010, excluding covered OREO. During the fourth quarter, the Company wrote down numerous properties throughout South Carolina by a total of $2.6 million. Non-performing loans (including accruing loans past due 90 days or more) increased $3.5 million from the third quarter of 2011, excluding acquired loans, and increased by $7.8 million from the end of the fourth quarter in 2010. Non-acquired loans 30-89 days past due increased $864,000 from the third quarter of 2011, and decreased $3.7 million from the fourth quarter of 2010, or 28.6% to $9.2 million.

At December 31, 2011, nonperforming loans, excluding acquired loans, totaled $76.9 million, representing 3.11% of period-end non-acquired loans. The allowance for loan losses, excluding acquired loans, at December 31, 2011 was $49.4 million and represented 2.00% of total period-end loans, excluding acquired loans. The current allowance for loan losses provides .64 times coverage of period-end nonperforming loans, excluding acquired loans, down from the third quarter 2011 level of .67 times coverage. In the fourth quarter, net charge-offs were $6.7 million, or an annualized 1.08% of average loans, excluding acquired loans, compared to $9.8 million, or 1.71% in the same period of 2010 and $7.2 million, or 1.16% in the 3rd quarter. The provision for loan losses, excluding any provision for loan losses related to acquired loans; was $7.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $10.7 million for the comparable quarter one year ago, and $8.1 million in the third quarter of 2011.

Net Interest Income and Margin

Non-taxable equivalent net interest income (before provision for loan losses) was $39.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2011, up 25.5% from $31.8 million in the comparable period last year. Taxable-equivalent net interest margin increased 71 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2010 and decreased 17 basis points from the third quarter of 2011 to 4.78%. The net interest margin improved due to the improvement in cash flows and accretable yield related to the CBT acquired loan portfolio from the first quarter of 2011. The improved yield on acquired loans was substantially offset by the negative accretion on the indemnification asset recognized in noninterest income, from reduced cash flows under the LSA. Improvement also came from a continued reduction in interest rates in all categories of deposits. The Company's core deposits represent 72% of total deposits compared to 62% one year ago, and 70% at the end of the third quarter. Time deposits were the largest decline in funding cost as the rate decreased 72 basis points and $2.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. During the fourth quarter of 2011, SCBT non-acquired loan portfolio average rate decreased 59 basis points to 4.89% due to the continued low interest rate environment compared to 5.48% in 2010.

The decline in the net interest margin of 17 basis points compared to the third quarter of 2011 was primarily the result of a decrease in the yield of acquired loans and non-acquired loans totaling 26 basis points. The decline in the non-acquired portfolio was 7 basis points and the acquired loan portfolio declined 122 basis points. This was the result of the lower yielding BM acquired loan portfolio that was included for the full fourth quarter vs. two-thirds in the third quarter. In addition, the CBT acquired loan portfolio, which has a higher yield, now represents 50% of the total acquired loan balance compared to 60% in the third quarter.

The Company's average yield on interest-earning assets increased 17 basis points, while the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 59 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2010. During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company's average total assets increased by $290.7 million to $3.9 billion, a 7.9% increase over the fourth quarter of 2010. The increase reflected a $234.7 million increase in average total loans to $2.9 billion from the fourth quarter of 2010, the result of the FDIC-assisted acquisition of HB during the first quarter, BM during the third quarter and solid organic loan growth for the full year of $174.4 million, or 7.6%. Average investment securities were $317.9 million at December 31, 2011, or a 26.2% increase from the $252.0 million balance at December 31, 2010. The increase from the average balance at September 30, 2011 of $304.6 million was $13.3 million due to having a full quarter of the securities from the BM acquisition. The growth in average total assets was supported by growth in average total deposits of $246.7 million, an increase of 8.1% from the fourth quarter of 2010, which has come from the FDIC-assisted acquisition of HB and BM, and strong core deposit growth throughout SCBT.

Noninterest Income and Expense

Noninterest income was $9.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $13.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, a decrease of $3.6 million, or 27.1%, due primarily to the negative accretion on the indemnification asset related to CBT covered assets. The negative accretion resulted from the reduction of expected cash flows of this asset related to certain pools of CBT acquired loans which had improved estimated cash flows during the first and second quarters of 2011. This decrease was offset by an increase in bankcard services income of $594,000, or 24.3%.

Other increases in noninterest income include increased service charges on deposit accounts of $406,000, or 7.3%; increased trust and investment service income of $156,000, or 14.4% and increased other income of $179,000, or 42.6%. These were offset by a decline in mortgage banking income of $577,000, of 22.9%, due to pricing volatility on secondary market sales; and a decline in securities gains (losses) of $287,000.

Compared to the third quarter of 2011, noninterest income, excluding the gain from the BM acquisition and securities gains and losses, was down by $202,000. Mortgage banking income declined $399,000, for the reasons noted above. Trust and investment services income were down $216,000. These were offset by lower negative accretion on the FDIC indemnification asset by $429,000.

Noninterest expense was $36.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, an 8.3% or $2.8 million increase from $33.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. OREO and loan related expenses increased by $2.0 million, or 70.6%. This increase was the result of an increase in the amount of OREO expense related to covered assets, including write downs. OREO write downs of uncovered OREO remained elevated at $2.7 million. Salaries and benefits increased $425,000, or 2.6%; information services expense increased by $358,000, or 14.6%; merger-related costs increased by $338,000; and furniture and equipment expense increased by $218,000, or 10.9%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. Offsetting the increases was a decline in FDIC assessment and other regulatory charges by $399,000 due to lower assessment factors; a decrease in advertising and marketing by $682,000; and a decline in professional fees of $216,000.

Compared to the third quarter of 2011 noninterest expense decreased by $610,000. The decrease was supported by a reduction in merger related expense of $1.2 million or 74.5% and a decrease in salaries and employee benefits of $415,000 or 2.4%. These decreases were partially offset by an $808,000 increase in OREO and loan related expenses.

FDIC-Assisted Acquisitions - BankMeridian (BM) and Habersham Bank (HB)

On July 29, 2011, SCBT entered into a whole bank with loss-share purchase and assumption agreement ("LSA") with the FDIC to purchase certain assets and assume the deposits (excluding brokered deposits) and certain liabilities of BM. The Company acquired assets with a fair value of approximately $215.7 million, including $95.0 million in loans, $35.4 million in investment securities and assumed liabilities with a fair value of approximately $222.2 million, including $200.6 million of deposits. In addition, the Company received cash from the FDIC totaling approximately $17.1 million, which included the negative bid of $30.8 million.

Since acquisition, deposits and funding sources have been intentionally reduced by approximately $150.0 million from BM, including $20.0 million in FHLB advances and deposit runoff approaching $130.0 million.

In connection with the BM and HB acquisition, SCBT also entered into loss sharing agreements with the FDIC. Pursuant to the terms of these loss sharing agreements, the FDIC's obligation to reimburse SCBT for losses with respect to certain loans and foreclosed real estate purchased ("covered assets" or "covered loans"), begins with the first dollar of loss incurred. The FDIC has agreed to reimburse SCBT for 80% of the losses incurred. Gains and recoveries on covered assets will offset losses, or be paid to the FDIC, at the applicable loss share percentage of 80% at the time of recovery.

All assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at estimated fair value on the date of acquisition. These fair value estimates are considered preliminary, and are subject to change for up to one year after the closing date of the acquisition as additional information relative to closing date fair values may become available. The Company and the FDIC are engaged in on-going discussions that may impact which assets and liabilities are ultimately acquired or assumed by the Company. In terms of banking offices, three locations were assumed, and one has been consolidated in Columbia, and the other two will remain banking offices and the legacy SCBT locations were consolidated into these two offices in November.

On February 18, 2011, SCBT entered into a whole bank with loss-share purchase and assumption agreement ("LSA") with the FDIC to purchase certain assets and assume the deposits (excluding brokered deposits) and certain liabilities of HB. The Company acquired assets with a fair value of approximately $328.6 million, including $127.5 million in loans, and assumed liabilities with a fair value of approximately $381.5 million, including $340.6 million of deposits. In addition, the Company received cash from the FDIC totaling approximately $59.4 million, which included the negative bid of $38.3 million.

All assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition, and there have been no adjustments or changes to the initial fair values related to the HB acquisition. The purchase accounting adjustments and the loss sharing arrangement with the FDIC will significantly impact the effects of the acquired entity on the ongoing operations of the Company.

SCBT Financial Corporation, Columbia, South Carolina is a registered bank holding company incorporated under the laws of South Carolina. The Company consists of SCBT, N.A., the third largest bank headquartered in South Carolina; NCBT, a division of SCBT, N.A., and Community Bank & Trust, a division of SCBT, N.A. Providing financial services for over 77 years, SCBT Financial Corporation operates 68 locations in 16 South Carolina counties, 10 north Georgia counties, and Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. Named in Forbes as one of the 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America for more than 60 months, SCBT Financial Corporation has assets of approximately $3.9 billion and its stock is traded under the symbol SCBT in the NASDAQ Global Select Market. More information can be found at .

SCBT Financial Corporation will hold a conference call on January 27th at 11 a.m. Eastern Time where management will review earnings and performance trends. Callers wishing to participate may call toll-free by dialing 866-328-3013. The number for international participants is 914-495-8535. The conference ID number is 39655529. Participants can also listen to the live audio webcast through the Investor Relations section of . A replay will be available beginning January 27th by 2:00 pm Eastern Time until 11:59 p.m. on February 10th. To listen to the replay, dial 855-859-2056 or 404-537-3406. The passcode is 39655529.

Non-GAAP Measures

Statements included in this press release include non-GAAP measures and should be read along with the accompanying tables which provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide additional useful information. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the company. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Statements included in this press release which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. SCBT Financial Corporation cautions readers that forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from forecasted results. Such risks and uncertainties, include, among others, the following possibilities: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the definitive merger agreement between SCBT and Peoples Bancorporation; (2) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against SCBT or Peoples Bancorporation; (3) the inability to complete the transactions contemplated by the definitive merger agreement due to the failure to satisfy each transaction's respective conditions to completion, including the receipt of regulatory approval; (4) credit risk associated with an obligor's failure to meet the terms of any contract with the bank or otherwise fail to perform as agreed; (5) interest risk involving the effect of a change in interest rates on both the bank's earnings and the market value of the portfolio equity; (6) liquidity risk affecting the bank's ability to meet its obligations when they come due; (7) price risk focusing on changes in market factors that may affect the value of traded instruments in "mark-to-market" portfolios; (8) transaction risk arising from problems with service or product delivery; (9) compliance risk involving risk to earnings or capital resulting from violations of or nonconformance with laws, rules, regulations, prescribed practices, or ethical standards; (10) strategic risk resulting from adverse business decisions or improper implementation of business decisions; (11) reputation risk that adversely affects earnings or capital arising from negative public opinion; (12) terrorist activities risk that results in loss of consumer confidence and economic disruptions; (13) economic downturn risk resulting in deterioration in the credit markets; (14) greater than expected non-interest expenses; (15) excessive loan losses; (16) potential deposit attrition, higher than expected costs, customer loss and business disruption associated with the integration of acquisitions, including, without limitation, potential difficulties in maintaining relationships with key personnel and other integration related-matters; (17) the risks of fluctuations in market prices for SCBT stock that may or may not reflect economic condition or performance of SCBT; (18) the payment of dividends on SCBT is subject to regulatory supervision as well as the discretion of the SCBT board of directors; and (19) other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

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Three Months Ended Quarter Twelve Months Ended YTD
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, 2011 - 2010 December 31, 2011 - 2010
EARNINGS SUMMARY (non tax equivalent) 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 % Change 2011 2010 % Change
Interest income $ 43,825 $ 45,307 $ 43,331 $ 39,255 $ 39,789 10.1 % $ 171,718 $ 155,354 10.5%
Interest expense 3,900 4,627 5,330 6,409 7,974 -51.1 % 20,266 32,737 -38.1%
Net interest income 39,925 40,680 38,001 32,846 31,815 25.5 % 151,452 122,617 23.5%
Provision for loan losses (1) 7,057 8,323 4,215 10,641 10,667 -33.8 % 30,236 54,282 -44.3%
Noninterest income 9,663 20,791 8,792 15,873 13,256 -27.1 % 55,119 137,735 -60.0%
Noninterest expense 36,548 37,158 35,048 34,224 33,746 8.3 % 142,978 125,242 14.2%
Income before provision for income taxes 5,983 15,990 7,530 3,854 658 810.0 % 33,357 80,828 -58.7%
Provision for income taxes 1,154 5,658 2,612 1,338 99 1065.7 % 10,762 28,946 -62.8%
Net income $ 4,829 $ 10,332 $ 4,918 $ 2,516 $ 559 764.6 % $ 22,595 $ 51,882 -56.4%
Basic weighted-average common shares 13,845,444 13,818,012 13,805,428 13,184,572 12,632,368 9.6 % 13,676,743 12,617,777 8.4%
Diluted weighted-average common shares 13,914,814 13,883,897 13,885,921 13,272,765 12,727,590 9.3 % 13,750,973 12,720,397 8.1%
Earnings per share - Basic $ 0.35 $ 0.75 $ 0.36 $ 0.19 $ 0.04 775.0 % $ 1.65 $ 4.11 -59.9%
Earnings per share - Diluted 0.35 0.74 0.35 0.19 0.04 775.0 % 1.63 4.08 -60.0%
Cash dividends declared per share $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 0.0 % $ 0.68 $ 0.68 0.0%
Dividend payout ratio (2) 23.07 % 48.39 % 94.45 % 424.00 % 121.60 % -81.0 % 51.92 % 16.43 % 216.0%
Operating Earnings (non-GAAP) (3)
Net income (GAAP) $ 4,829 $ 10,332 $ 4,918 $ 2,516 $ 559 764.6 % $ 22,595 $ 51,882 -56.4%
Gains on acquisitions, net of tax -- (6,806 ) -- (3,420 ) -- (10,226 ) (62,452 )
Other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI), net of tax -- -- -- -- -- -- 4,447 -100.0%
Merger-related expense, net of tax 327 1,102 390 398 56 2,217 3,734
Termination of group insurance -- -- -- -- 893 -- 893
FHLB advances prepayment penalty, net of tax -- -- -- -- -- -- 2,031
Net operating earnings (loss) (non-GAAP) $ 5,156 $ 4,628 $ 5,308 $ (506 ) $ 1,508 242.0 % $ 14,586 $ 535 2626.4%
Operating earnings (loss) per share - Basic $ 0.37 $ 0.33 $ 0.38 $ (0.04 ) $ 0.12 208.3 % $ 1.04 $ 0.04 2500.0%
Operating earnings (loss) per share - Diluted 0.37 0.33 0.38 (0.04 ) 0.12 208.3 % $ 1.04 0.04 2500.0%
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AVERAGE for Quarter Ended Quarter AVERAGE for Twelve Months YTD
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, 2011 - 2010 December 31, December 31, 2011 - 2010
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 % Change 2011 2010 % Change
Loans held for sale $ 52,743 $ 21,331 $ 13,385 $ 19,271 $ 45,507 15.9 % $ 26,760 $ 27,197 -1.6%
Acquired loans, net of allowance for acquired loan losses (14) (15) 386,713 400,651 370,468 357,340 347,955 11.1 % 379,678 369,996 2.6%
Non-acquired loans 2,467,363 2,444,185 2,366,905 2,310,586 2,271,470 8.6 % 2,397,821 2,224,397 7.8%
Total loans (1) 2,854,076 2,844,836 2,737,373 2,667,926 2,619,425 9.0 % 2,777,499 2,594,393 7.1%
FDIC receivable for loss share agreements 267,904 304,089 290,768 237,681 227,512 17.8 % 278,164 239,397 16.2%
Total investment securities 317,940 304,642 236,798 247,984 252,016 26.2 % 277,191 280,438 -1.2%
Intangible assets 74,601 74,960 75,106 73,064 72,813 2.5 % 74,425 72,752 2.3%
Earning assets (14) (15) 3,346,444 3,319,083 3,302,888 3,227,130 3,135,383 6.7 % 3,283,741 3,102,155 5.9%
Total assets 3,947,773 3,935,427 3,936,572 3,797,529 3,657,070 7.9 % 3,904,363 3,617,590 7.9%
Noninterest-bearing deposits 675,998 636,883 610,109 539,313 494,521 36.7 % 615,956 465,698 32.3%
Interest-bearing deposits 2,614,304 2,641,606 2,658,638 2,611,206 2,549,046 2.6 % 2,631,556 2,488,906 5.7%
Total deposits 3,290,302 3,278,489 3,268,747 3,150,519 3,043,567 8.1 % 3,247,512 2,954,604 9.9%
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements 194,427 195,777 224,163 226,519 193,167 0.7 % 210,098 214,096 -1.9%
Other borrowings 46,774 47,272 46,379 48,848 56,768 -17.6 % 47,239 81,822 -42.3%
Shareholders' equity 382,909 380,933 369,019 347,176 334,676 14.4 % 370,112 335,853 10.2%
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ENDING Balance Quarter
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, 2011 - 2010
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 % Change
Loans held for sale $ 45,809 $ 45,870 $ 17,956 $ 10,755 $ 42,704 7.3%
Acquired loans (14) 402,201 435,793 379,341 417,796 321,038 25.3%
Non-acquired loans 2,470,565 2,461,613 2,405,613 2,348,309 2,296,200 7.6%
Total loans (1) 2,872,766 2,897,406 2,784,954 2,766,105 2,617,238 9.8%

FDIC receivable for loss share agreements

262,651 274,658 299,200 303,795 212,103 23.8%
Total investment securities 324,056 321,047 249,483 233,207 237,912 36.2%
Intangible assets 74,426 74,949 74,915 75,421 72,605 2.5%
Allowance for acquired loan losses (14) (31,620 ) (29,870 ) (25,545 ) (25,833 ) --
Allowance for non-acquired loan losses (1) (49,367 ) (49,110 ) (48,180 ) (48,164 ) (47,512 ) 3.9%
Premises and equipment 94,250 90,020 90,529 87,326 87,381 7.9%
Total assets 3,896,557 3,935,518 3,839,935 3,962,866 3,594,791 8.4%
Noninterest-bearing deposits 658,454 653,923 598,112 606,135 484,838 35.8%
Interest-bearing deposits 2,596,018 2,633,729 2,607,716 2,713,415 2,519,310 3.0%

Total deposits

3,254,472

3,287,652

3,205,828

3,319,550

3,004,148

8.3%

Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements 180,436 184,403 187,550 206,560 191,017 -5.5%
Other borrowings 46,683 46,955 46,275 46,587 46,978 -0.6%
Total liabilities 3,514,777 3,553,796 3,468,830 3,596,816 3,264,834 7.7%
Shareholders' equity 381,780 381,722 371,105 366,050 329,957 15.7%
Common shares issued and outstanding 14,039,422 14,004,372 13,987,686 13,958,824 12,793,823 9.7%
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Quarter
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, 2011 - 2010
NONPERFORMING ASSETS (ENDING BALANCE) 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 % Change
Non-acquired
Non-acquired nonaccrual loans $ 64,170 $ 61,163 $ 57,806 $ 58,870 $ 62,661 2.4%
Restructured loans 11,807 11,698 10,880 11,168 6,365 85.5%
Other real estate owned ("OREO") not covered under

FDIC loss share agreements

18,022 22,686 24,900 19,816 17,264 4.4%
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more 926 495 94 339 118 684.7%
Other nonperforming assets 24 24 50 575 50 -52.0%
Total non-acquired nonperforming assets 94,949 96,066 93,730 90,768 86,458 9.8%
Acquired (13)
Acquired nonaccrual loans -- -- -- -- --
OREO covered under FDIC loss share agreements 65,849 79,739 74,591 77,286 69,317 -5.0%
Acquired accruing loans past due 90 days or more -- -- -- -- --
Other nonperforming assets 251 347 408 308 19
Total acquired nonperforming assets 66,100 80,086 74,999 77,594 69,336 -4.7%
Total nonperforming assets $ 161,049 $ 176,152 $ 168,729 $ 168,362 $ 155,794 3.4%
Excluding Acquired Assets
Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of
total non-acquired loans and repossessed assets (1) (4) 3.82 % 3.87 % 3.86 % 3.83 % 3.74 %
Total nonperforming assets as a percentage
of total assets (5) 2.44 % 2.44 % 2.44 % 2.29 % 2.41 %
NPLs as a percentage of period end non-acquired loans 3.11 % 2.98 % 2.86 % 3.00 % 3.01 %
Non-acquired loans 30-89 Day Past Due $ 9,235 $ 8,371 $ 11,451 $ 12,368 $ 12,939 -28.6%
Including Acquired Assets
Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of
total loans and repossessed assets (1) (4) 5.45 % 5.91 % 5.87 % 5.88 % 5.76 %
Total nonperforming assets as a percentage
of total assets 4.13 % 4.48 % 4.39 % 4.25 % 4.33 %
NPLs as a percentage of period end loans 2.68 % 2.55 % 2.48 % 2.54 % 2.64 %
CLASSIFIED ASSETS (ENDING BALANCE) (11)
Classified loans $ 166,383 $ 157,569 $ 163,856 $ 166,722 $ 171,831 -3.2%
OREO and other nonperforming assets 18,046 22,710 24,950 20,391 17,314 4.2%
Total classified assets $ 184,429 $ 180,279 $ 188,806 $ 187,113 $ 189,145 -2.5%
Tier 1 capital and non-acquired allowance for loan losses $ 402,470 $ 398,231 $ 388,659 $ 384,706 $ 351,628 14.5%
Classified assets as a percentage of Tier 1 capital and
non-acquired allowance for loan losses 45.82 % 45.27 % 48.58 % 48.64 % 53.79 %
SCBT Financial Corporation
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Fourth
Quarter Ended Quarter Twelve Months Ended YTD
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, 2011 - 2010 December 31, December 31, 2011 - 2010
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (1) 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 % Change 2011 2010 % Change
Non-acquired Loans:
Balance at beginning of period $ 49,110 $ 48,180 $ 48,164 $ 47,512 $ 46,657 5.3 % $ 47,512 $ 37,488 26.7 %
Loans charged off (6,846 ) (7,426 ) (4,574 ) (9,200 ) (10,106 ) -32.3 % (28,046 ) (45,425 ) -38.3 %
Overdrafts charged off (413 ) (432 ) (196 ) (122 ) (316 ) 30.7 % (1,163 ) (1,392 ) -16.5 %
Loan recoveries 409 569 454 456 507 -19.3 % 1,888 2,058 -8.3 %
Overdraft recoveries 138 112 103 169 103 34.0 % 522 501 4.2 %
Net charge-offs (6,712 ) (7,177 ) (4,213 ) (8,697 ) (9,812 ) -31.6 % (26,799 ) (44,258 ) -39.4 %
Provision for loan losses on non-acquired loans 6,969 8,107 4,229 9,349 10,667 -34.7 % 28,654 54,282 -47.2 %
Balance at end of period, non-acquired loans 49,367 49,110 48,180 48,164 47,512 3.9 % 49,367 47,512 3.9 %
Acquired Loans:
Balance at beginning of period 29,870 25,545 25,833 -- -- -- --
Loans charged off (14) -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Loan recoveries (14) -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Net charge-offs -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Provision for loan losses on acquired loans:

Provision for loan losses before benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements

1,750 4,325 (288 ) 25,833 -- 31,620 --
Benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements (1,663 ) (4,109 ) 274 (24,541 ) -- (30,039 ) --
Net provision for loan losses on acquired loans 87 216 (14 ) 1,292 -- 1,581 --
Provision for loan losses recorded through the FDIC loss share receivable
1,663 4,109 (274 ) 24,541 -- 30,039 --
Balance at end of period, acquired loans 31,620 29,870 25,545 25,833 -- 31,620 --
Balance at end of period, total allowance for loan losses $ 80,987 $ 78,980 $ 73,725 $ 73,997 $ 47,512 70.5 % $ 80,987 $ 47,512 70.5 %
Total provision for loan losses charged to operations $ 7,057 $ 8,323 $ 4,215 $ 10,641 $ 10,667 $ 30,236 $ 54,282
Allowance for loan losses as a
percentage of total loans (1) (6) 2.00 % 2.00 % 2.00 % 2.05 % 2.07 % 2.00 % 2.07 %
Allowance for loan losses as a
percentage of total loans, including acquired (1) 2.82 % 2.73 % 2.65 % 2.68 % 1.82 % 2.82 % 1.82 %
Allowance for loan losses as a
percentage of nonperforming loans (6) 64.19 % 66.95 % 70.05 % 68.44 % 68.71 % 64.19 % 68.71 %
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans (annualized) (1) (6)
1.08 % 1.16 % 0.71 % 1.53 % 1.71 % 1.12 % 1.99 %
Fourth
Quarter
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, 2011 - 2010
LOAN PORTFOLIO (ENDING balance) (1) 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 % Change
Acquired loans (14) $ 402,201 $ 435,793 $ 379,341 $ 417,796 $ 321,038 25.3 %
Non-acquired loans:
Commercial non-owner occupied real estate:
Construction and land development 310,845 316,072 338,288 370,442 391,987 -20.7 %
Commercial non-owner occupied 299,698 304,616 306,698 332,773 320,203 -6.4 %
Total commercial non-owner occupied real estate 610,543 620,688 644,986 703,215 712,190 -14.3 %
Consumer real estate:
Consumer owner occupied 391,529 394,205 367,910 339,948 325,470 20.3 %
Home equity loans 264,986 264,588 263,667 263,331 263,961 0.4 %
Total consumer real estate 656,515 658,793 631,577 603,279 589,431 11.4 %
Commercial owner occupied real estate 742,890 719,791 669,224 606,795 578,587 28.4 %
Commercial and industrial 220,454 216,573 215,901 206,348 202,987 8.6 %
Other income producing property 140,693 142,325 133,152 131,909 124,431 13.1 %
Consumer non real estate 85,342 84,972 80,072 73,464 67,768 25.9 %
Other 14,128 18,471 30,701 23,299 20,806 -32.1 %
Total non-acquired loans 2,470,565 2,461,613 2,405,613 2,348,309 2,296,200 7.6 %
Total loans (net of unearned income) (1) $ 2,872,766 $ 2,897,406 $ 2,784,954 $ 2,766,105 $ 2,617,238 9.8 %
Loans held for sale $ 45,809 $ 45,870 $ 17,956 $ 10,755 $ 42,704 7.3 %
SCBT Financial Corporation
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Quarter Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
SELECTED RATIOS 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2011 2010
Return on average assets (annualized) 0.49% 1.04% 0.50% 0.27% 0.06% 0.58% 1.43%
Return on average equity (annualized) 5.00% 10.76% 5.35% 2.94% 0.66% 6.10% 15.45%
Return on average tangible equity (annualized) (non-GAAP) (10) 6.76% 13.83% 7.16% 4.15% 1.40% 8.10% 20.12%
Net interest margin (tax equivalent) (14) (15) 4.78% 4.95% 4.70% 4.18% 4.07% 4.66% 4.00%
Efficiency ratio (tax equivalent) (7) 73.09% 59.97% 74.33% 70.17% 74.77% 68.77% 46.68%
Book value per common share $ 27.19 $ 27.26 $ 26.53 $ 26.22 $ 25.79
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) (10) $ 21.89 $ 21.91 $ 21.18 $ 20.82 $ 20.12
Common shares issued and outstanding 14,039,422 14,004,372 13,987,686 13,958,824 12,793,823
Equity-to-assets 9.80% 9.70% 9.66% 9.24% 9.18%
Tangible equity-to-tangible assets (non-GAAP) (10) 8.04% 7.95% 7.87% 7.48% 7.31%
Tier 1 leverage (9) 9.12% 9.04% 8.82% 9.04% 8.48%
Tier 1 risk-based capital (9) 14.00% 13.92% 13.89% 13.96% 13.34%
Total risk-based capital (9) 15.26% 15.19% 15.15% 15.23% 14.60%
SCBT Financial Corporation
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2011 December 31, 2010
Average Interest Average Average Interest Average
YIELD ANALYSIS Balance Earned/Paid Yield/Rate Balance Earned/Paid Yield/Rate
Interest-Earning Assets:
Federal funds sold, reverse repo, and time deposits $ 121,685 $ 143 0.47 % 218,435 $ 310 0.56 %
Investment securities (taxable) 292,384 2,020 2.74 % 222,531 2,205 3.93 %
Investment securities (tax-exempt) 25,556 192 2.98 % 29,485 181 2.44 %
Loans held for sale 52,743 494 3.72 % 45,507 498 4.34 %
Acquired loans, net of allowance for acquired loan losses (14) (15) 386,713 10,550 10.82 % 347,955 5,220 5.95 %
Non-acquired loans (1) 2,467,363 30,426 4.89 % 2,271,470 31,375 5.48 %
Total interest-earning assets 3,346,444 43,825 5.20 % 3,135,383 39,789 5.03 %
Noninterest-Earning Assets:
Cash and due from banks 71,956 58,969
Other assets 578,275 508,948
Allowance for non-acquired loan losses (15) (48,902 ) (46,230 )
Total noninterest-earning assets 601,329 521,687
Total Assets $ 3,947,773 $ 3,657,070
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
Transaction and money market accounts $ 1,406,033 $ 1,274 0.36 % $ 1,172,796 $ 2,489 0.84 %
Savings deposits 264,196 188 0.28 % 201,006 219 0.43 %
Certificates and other time deposits 944,076 1,760 0.74 % 1,175,244 4,311 1.46 %
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements 194,427 106 0.22 % 193,167 140 0.29 %
Other borrowings 46,774 572 4.85 % 56,768 815 5.70 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities 2,855,506 3,900 0.54 % 2,798,981 7,974 1.13 %
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities:
Demand deposits 675,998 494,521
Other liabilities 33,360 28,892
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities ("Non-IBL") 709,358 523,413
Shareholders' equity 382,909 334,676
Total Non-IBL and shareholders' equity 1,092,267 858,089
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 3,947,773 $ 3,657,070
Net interest income and margin (NON-TAX EQUIV.) (14) (15) $ 39,925 4.73 % $ 31,815 4.03 %
Net interest margin (TAX EQUIVALENT) (14) (15) 4.78 % 4.07 %
SCBT Financial Corporation
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2011 December 31, 2010
Average Interest Average Average Interest Average
YIELD ANALYSIS Balance Earned/Paid Yield/Rate Balance Earned/Paid Yield/Rate
Interest-Earning Assets:
Federal funds sold, reverse repo, and time deposits $ 202,291 $ 1,018 0.50% $ 200,127 $ 1,023 0.51%
Investment securities (taxable) 249,042 7,641 3.07% 250,270 9,985 3.99%
Investment securities (tax-exempt) 28,149 854 3.03% 30,168 853 2.83%
Loans held for sale 26,760 966 3.61% 27,197 1,190 4.38%
Acquired loans, net of allowance for acquired loan losses (14) (15) 379,678 40,575 10.69% 369,996 20,720 5.60%
Non-acquired loans (1) 2,397,821 120,664 5.03% 2,224,397 121,583 5.47%
Total interest-earning assets 3,283,741 171,718 5.23% 3,102,155 155,354 5.01%
Noninterest-Earning Assets:
Cash and due from banks 78,543 62,249
Other assets 590,084 496,155
Allowance for non-acquired loan losses (15) (48,005) (42,969)
Total noninterest-earning assets 620,622 515,435
Total Assets $ 3,904,363 $ 3,617,590
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
Transaction and money market accounts $ 1,325,344 $ 6,543 0.49% $ 1,047,281 $ 8,395 0.80%
Savings deposits 253,652 906 0.36% 195,252 860 0.44%
Certificates and other time deposits 1,052,560 10,108 0.96% 1,246,375 19,272 1.55%
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements 210,098 527 0.25% 214,096 629 0.29%
Other borrowings 47,239 2,182 4.62% 81,822 3,581 4.38%
Total interest-bearing liabilities 2,888,893 20,266 0.70% 2,784,826 32,737 1.18%
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities:
Demand deposits 615,956 465,698
Other liabilities 29,402 31,213
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities ("Non-IBL") 645,358 496,911
Shareholders' equity 370,112 335,853
Total Non-IBL and shareholders' equity 1,015,470 832,764
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 3,904,363 $ 3,617,590
Net interest income and margin (NON-TAX EQUIV.) (14) (15) $ 151,452 4.61% $ 122,617 3.95%
Net interest margin (TAX EQUIVALENT) (14) (15) 4.66% 4.00%
SCBT Financial Corporation
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Fourth
Three Months Ended Quarter Twelve Months Ended YTD

December 31,

September 30,

June 30, March 31, December 31, 2011 - 2010 December 31, 2011 - 2010
NONINTEREST INCOME & EXPENSE 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 % Change 2011 2010 % Change
Noninterest income:
Gain on acquisition $ -- $ 11,001 $ -- $ 5,528 $ -- 16,529 98,081
Service charges on deposit accounts 5,959 6,050 5,615 5,030 5,554 7.3 % 22,654 21,342 6.1 %
Mortgage banking income 1,942 2,341 1,125 863 2,519 -22.9 % 6,271 6,564 -4.5 %
Bankcard services income 3,037 2,980 3,045 2,659 2,443 24.3 % 11,721 8,987 30.4 %
Trust and investment services income 1,237 1,453 1,525 1,249 1,081 14.4 % 5,464 4,251 28.5 %
Securities gains (losses), net (8) (25 ) (100 ) 10 323 262 109.5 % 208 (6,478 ) -103.2 %
Accretion (amortization) on FDIC indemnification asset (3,086 ) (3,515 ) (3,133 ) (401 ) 977 415.9 % (10,135 ) 2,443 -514.9 %
Other 599 581 605 622 420 42.6 % 2,407 2,545 -5.4 %
Total noninterest income $ 9,663 $ 20,791 $ 8,792 $ 15,873 $ 13,256 -27.1 % $ 55,119 $ 137,735 -60.0 %
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits $ 16,930 $ 17,345 $ 18,016 $ 16,646 $ 16,505 2.6 % $ 68,937 $ 60,795 13.4 %
Federal Home Loan Bank advances prepayment fee -- -- -- -- -- -- 3,189
Net occupancy expense 2,309 2,443 2,346 2,576 2,218 4.1 % 9,674 8,544 13.2 %
Furniture and equipment expense 2,211 2,127 2,181 1,957 1,993 10.9 % 8,476 7,530 12.6 %
Information services expense 2,817 2,851 2,503 2,341 2,459 14.6 % 10,512 9,144 15.0 %
FDIC assessment and other regulatory charges 980 859 1,255 1,479 1,379 -28.9 % 4,573 5,283 -13.4 %
OREO expense and loan related 4,926 4,118 2,777 2,533 2,888 70.6 % 14,354 5,304 170.6 %
Advertising and marketing 707 824 289 909 1,389 -49.1 % 2,729 3,618 -24.6 %
Business development and staff related 944 771 873 805 740 27.6 % 3,393 3,256 4.2 %
Professional fees 162 377 501 433 378 -57.1 % 1,473 2,046 -28.0 %
Amortization of intangibles 523 517 505 446 432 21.1 % 1,991 1,650 20.7 %
Merger-related expense 404 1,587 598 609 66 3,198 5,504
Other 3,635 3,339 3,204 3,490 3,299 10.2 % 13,668 9,379 45.7 %
Total noninterest expense $ 36,548 $ 37,158 $ 35,048 $ 34,224 $ 33,746 8.3 % $ 142,978 $ 125,242 14.2 %
Quarter Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP TO GAAP 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2011 2010
Pre-tax, Pre-provision Operating Earnings (non-GAAP) (12)
Net income (GAAP) $ 4,829 $ 10,332 $ 4,918 $ 2,516 $ 559 764.6 % $ 22,595 $ 51,882 -56.4 %
Provision for loan losses (1) 7,057 8,323 4,215 10,641 10,667 -33.8 % 30,236 54,282 -44.3 %
Provision for income taxes 1,154 5,658 2,612 1,338 99 1065.7 % 10,762 28,946 -62.8 %
Pre-tax, pre-provision income 13,040 24,313 11,745 14,495 11,325 15.1 % 63,593 135,110 -52.9 %
Gains on acquisitions -- (11,001 ) -- (5,528 ) -- (16,529 ) (98,081 )
Other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) -- -- -- -- -- -- 6,740
Merger-related expense 404 1,587 598 609 66 3,198 5,504
Termination of group insurance -- -- -- -- 1,052 -- 1,052
FHLB advances prepayment penalty -- -- -- -- -- -- 3,189
Pre-tax, pre-provision operating earnings (non-GAAP) $ 13,444 $ 14,899 $ 12,343 $ 9,576 $ 12,443 8.0 % $ 50,262 $ 53,514 -6.1 %
Return on Average Tangible Equity (10)
Return on average tangible equity (non-GAAP) 6.76 % 13.83 % 7.16 % 4.15 % 1.40 % 8.10 % 20.12 %
Effect to adjust for tangible assets -1.76 % -3.07 % -1.81 % -1.21 % -0.74 % -2.00 % -4.67 %
Return on average equity (GAAP) 5.00 % 10.76 % 5.35 % 2.94 % 0.66 % 6.10 % 15.45 %
Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (10)
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) $ 21.89 $ 21.91 $ 21.18 $ 20.82 $ 20.12
Effect to adjust for tangible assets 5.30 5.35 5.35 5.40 5.67
Book value per common share (GAAP) $ 27.19 $ 27.26 $ 26.53 $ 26.22 $ 25.79
Tangible Equity-to-Tangible Assets (10)
Tangible equity-to-tangible assets (non-GAAP) 8.04 % 7.95 % 7.87 % 7.48 % 7.31 %
Effect to adjust for tangible assets 1.76 % 1.75 % 1.79 % 1.76 % 1.87 %
Equity-to-assets (GAAP) 9.80 % 9.70 % 9.66 % 9.24 % 9.18 %
SCBT Financial Corporation
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Notes:
(1) Loan data excludes mortgage loans held for sale.
(2) The Company pays cash dividends on common shares out of earnings generated in the preceding quarter; therefore, the dividend payout ratio is calculated by dividing total dividends paid during the fourth quarter of 2011 by the total net income reported in the third quarter of 2011.
(3) Operating earnings is a non-GAAP measure and excludes the after-tax effect of the gain on acquisition, OTTI, merger-related expense, and the termination fee for the former group insurance plan. Management believes that non-GAAP operating earnings provides additional useful information that allows readers to evaluate the ongoing performance of the company. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the company. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP. Operating earnings (non-GAAP) excludes the following from net income (GAAP) on an after-tax basis: (a) pre-tax gains on acquisitions of $11.0 and $5.5 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011, respectively; (b) pre-tax OTTI of $30,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2010; (c) pre-tax merger-related expense of $404,000, $1.6 million, $598,000, $609,000, and $66,000, for the quarters ended December 31, 2011, September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011, March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, respectively; and (d) group insurance termination fee of $1.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2010.
(4) Repossessed assets includes OREO and other nonperforming assets.
(5) Calculated by dividing total non-acquired NPAs by total assets.
(6) Allowance for loan loss data excludes acquired loans.

(7) The efficiency ratio (tax equivalent) would be 72.17% for December 31, 2011 if adjusted by subtracting $404,000 of merger-related expenses from non-interest expense. The efficiency ratio (tax equivalent) would be 69.81% for September 30, 2011 if adjusted by subtracting the $11.0 million gain on acquisition from noninterest income and subtracting merger-related expense of $1.6 million from noninterest expense. The efficiency ratio (tax equivalent) would be 73.06% for June 30, 2011 if adjusted by subtracting merger-related expense of $598,000 from non-interest expense. The efficiency ratio (tax equivalent) would be 77.73% for March 31, 2011 if adjusted by subtracting the $5.5 million gain on acquisition from noninterest income and subtracting merger-related expense of $609,000 from noninterest expense. The efficiency ratio (tax equivalent) would be 72.29% for December 31, 2010 if adjusted by subtracting $66,000 of merger-related expenses and the $1.1 million group termination fee from non-interest expense.

(8) If an other-than-temporary impairment charge was recorded during the quarter, the amount would be reflected in the "securities gains (losses), net" line item.
(9) December 31, 2011 ratios are estimated and may be subject to change pending the final filing of the FR Y-9C; all other periods are presented as filed.
(10) The tangible measures are non-GAAP measures and exclude the effect of period end or average balance of intangible assets. The tangible return on equity measures also add back the after-tax amortization of intangibles to GAAP basis net income. Management believes that these non-GAAP tangible measures provide additional useful information, particularly since these measures are widely used by industry analysts for companies with prior merger and acquisition activities. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the company. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP. The sections titled "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP to GAAP" provide tables that reconcile non-GAAP measures to GAAP.
(11) Classified asset data excludes acquired assets.
(12) Pre-tax, pre-provision operating earnings is a non-GAAP measure and excludes the effect of the provision for loan losses, the provision for income taxes, the gains on acquisitions, OTTI, merger-related expense, and the termination fee for the former group insurance plan. Management believes that non-GAAP pre-tax, pre-provision operating earnings provides additional useful information that allows readers to evaluate the ongoing performance of the company. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the company. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP.
(13) Acquired loans are not included in non-performing loans because they are part of performing pools of acquired loans.
(14) Acquired loan charge offs and recoveries have been reclassified for all periods presented from the allowance for acquired loan losses to the non-accretable portion of the fair value discount on these acquired loans. The impact of the reclassification is an increase in acquired loans and in the allowance for acquired loans and a decrease in the net interest margin. This reclassification has no impact on net income, capital, or total assets for any periods presented.
(15) The average balance of the allowance for acquired loan losses has been reclassified for all periods presented out of other non-interest earning assets up to the average acquired loan balance for purposes of calculating the yield on acquired loans as well as the net interest margin. The impact of the reclassification is an increase in the net interest margin. This reclassification has no impact on net income, capital, or total assets for any periods presented.

SCBT Financial Corporation
Media Contact: Donna Pullen, 803-765-4558
Analyst Contact: John C. Pollok, 803-765-4628

Source: SCBT Financial Corporation


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