Bridge Bancorp, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results

Growth in Loans and Deposits


BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:BDGE), the parent company of The Bridgehampton National Bank (“BNB”), today announced third quarter results for 2017.  Highlights of the Company's financial results for the quarter include: 

  • Net income of $9.4 million, compared to $8.9 million in 2016, and $.48 per diluted share for the quarter.
     
  • Returns on average assets and equity for the 2017 third quarter were 0.88% and 8.41%, respectively.
     
  • Net interest income for the 2017 third quarter increased $1.7 million over 2016 to $32.3 million, with a net interest margin of 3.29%.
     
  • Total assets of $4.3 billion at September 2017, 12% higher than September 2016.
     
  • Loan growth of $335 million, or 13%, compared to September 2016 and $321 million, or 17% annualized, from December 2016.  

  • Deposit growth of $277 million, or 13% annualized, from December 2016 to $3.2 billion at September 2017.
     
  • Non-public, non-brokered deposit growth of $389 million, or 24% annualized, from December 2016.  
     
  • Continued solid asset quality metrics and reserve coverage.  
     
  • All capital ratios exceed the fully phased in requirements of Basel III rules.
     
  • Declared a dividend of $0.23 during the quarter.
     
  • Announcing 4th quarter charge related to planned branch closures.

Commenting on the third quarter results, Kevin O’Connor, President and CEO said, “Our investments in people and brand awareness bore fruit in this quarter, with loans and deposits growing at annual rates of 18% and 19% respectively. This was achieved while improving our efficiency ratio from 59% to 56% quarter-over quarter.   We continue to expand into new and promising markets, opening our newest branch in Astoria, Queens during September.” 

Net Earnings and Returns
Net income for the quarter was $9.4 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, compared to $8.9 million, or $0.50 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2016.  Net income for the nine months ended September 2017 was $27.5 million, or $1.39 per diluted share, compared to $26.3 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, in 2016.  Returns on average assets and equity for the third quarter of 2017 were 0.88% and 8.41%, respectively, compared to 0.93% and 9.78% in 2016, respectively.  Return on average tangible common equity for the third quarter of 2017 was 11.21% compared to 14.24% in 2016.  The decreases in the equity related returns are the result of the increase in average shares outstanding and stockholders’ equity due in part to the $50 million common stock offering in November 2016.  

Interest income increased $3.7 million for the third quarter of 2017 over the same period in 2016 as average interest earning assets increased by $477.0 million, or 14%, due primarily to organic growth in loans and an increase in securities. Interest expense increased $2.0 million for the third quarter of 2017 over the same period in 2016 as average interest bearing liabilities increased by $354.2 million, or 16%, due primarily to increases in deposits and FHLB advances.  

While net interest income increased, the quarterly net interest margin, reported on a GAAP basis, declined to 3.29% from 3.57% for the comparable quarter last year. Factors affecting the margin include Fed Fund rate increases, lower purchase accounting accretion income on acquired loans, loan pricing floors on a portion of floating rate loans, and the elimination of costs associated with the junior subordinated debentures. While increases in rates have, to date, impacted the margin negatively this compression has been somewhat amplified by the impact of the aforementioned purchase accounting accretion. The tax equivalent margin, excluding this accretion, was 3.14% in the third quarter of 2017 versus 3.31% in comparable period in 2016. This non-GAAP disclosure has been included to show how the underlying structure of the balance sheet is reacting to the interest rate environment.

“The three increases in Fed Fund rates beginning in December 2016, totaling 75 basis points, reflect the first sustained increases in over a decade.  While we believe over time there is a benefit to the Company of higher sustained rates, in the short term this activity, along with other market forces, have resulted in a flattening yield curve, causing funding costs to increase quicker than our asset yields.  We believe with a rise in rates across the yield curve, the strength of our core deposit franchise, expected loan repricings, and overall growth prospects we will, over time see an expanded margin. Specifically, the strength and value of this franchise can be measured today in the impact of the Fed rate increase on our core deposit costs and current growth.  To date of the 75 basis points of Fed Fund rate increases we have experienced only a 15 basis points increase in costs on core deposits, or only 19% of the increase (our deposit beta). In addition, over this time period our bankers managed to grow this portfolio of deposits in excess of 9%,” noted Mr. O’Connor.  

Provision for loan losses was $1.9 million for the 2017 third quarter, $.1 million lower than the third quarter of 2016. Contributing to the lower provision was a decrease in net charge-offs, partially offset by an increase in loan growth in the 2017 third quarter compared to the 2016 third quarter.  The Company recognized net charge-offs of $0.2 million in the third quarter of 2017, compared to net charge-offs of $0.4 million for the same period in 2016. 

Non-interest income was $5.0 million for the third quarter of 2017, $.9 million higher than 2016, resulting from an increase in other operating income, title fee income, and net securities gains, partially offset by a decrease in gain on sales of Small Business Administration loans. 

Non-interest expense for the third quarter of 2017 increased to $21.3 million from $19.2 million in 2016.  The increase reflects growth in salaries and benefits expense, other operating expenses, and occupancy and equipment, partially offset by a decrease in amortization of other intangible assets.  The Company’s operating expense as a percentage of average assets was 1.99% in the third quarter of 2017 compared to 2.03% in the third quarter of 2016. 

Balance Sheet and Asset Quality
Total assets were $4.3 billion at September 30, 2017, $450.3 million higher than September 2016. Total loans at September 2017 of $2.9 billion reflect growth of $335.4 million, or 13%, over September 2016.  This growth was net of a bulk loan sale and the exit of two loan participations in the 2016 fourth quarter totaling approximately $47 million.  Deposits totaled $3.2 billion at September 2017, an increase of $279.6 million over 2016. Demand deposits totaled $1.2 billion at September 2017, representing 37% of total deposits.

Asset quality measures remained strong, as non-performing assets, comprised exclusively of non-performing loans, were $7.5 million, or 0.17% of total assets, and 0.26% of total loans at September 2017 compared to $2.1 million, or 0.05% of total assets, and 0.08% of total loans at September 2016.  Loans 30 to 89 days past due decreased $0.2 million to $3.8 million at September 30, 2017, with $1.9 million representing acquired loans.  Loans past due 90 days and still accruing at September 30, 2017 and 2016 were comprised of acquired loans of $2.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively.

The allowance for loan losses increased $5.0 million to $29.3 million at September 30, 2017 from $24.3 million as of September 30, 2016. The allowance as a percentage of loans was 1.00% at September 30, 2017 compared to 0.94% at September 30, 2016. The allowance as a percentage of BNB originated loans was 1.17%, based on BNB originated loans totaling $2.5 billion, at September 30, 2017, compared to 1.19%, based on BNB originated loans totaling $2.1 billion, at September 30, 2016. The increase in the allowance for loan losses is due to portfolio growth, as well as certain acquired loans being refinanced by BNB.  Acquired loans are recorded at fair value at acquisition, effectively netting estimated future losses against the loan balances, whereas loans originated and refinanced by BNB have recorded allowances for loan losses.

Stockholders’ equity grew $79.3 million to $441.9 million at September 30, 2017, compared to $362.6 million at September 30, 2016.  The growth reflects earnings, the $47.5 million in net capital raised in connection with the November 2016 common stock offering, conversions of trust preferred securities and the dividend reinvestment plan, partially offset by shareholders' dividends and a decrease in the fair value of available for sale investment securities. Tangible book value per share increased $2.47 to $16.78 at September 30, 2017, compared to $14.31 at September 30, 2016.  The Company's capital ratios exceed all fully phased in capital requirements under the Basel III rules and the Bank remains classified as well capitalized.

Branch Rationalization
Mr. O’Connor commented, “Following an assessment of our branch network to ensure we are covering our markets efficiently, we have identified a number of branches that we plan to either close or consolidate into nearby locations.  As a result, we expect to take a pre-tax charge in the 2017 4th quarter related to exiting lease obligations, employee severance, and other related charges of no more than $6.6 million.  The impact on 2018 pre-tax income, in the form of cost savings and expected deposit runoff, is estimated to be no less than $3.3 million, with an expected payback period of no more than 22 months.  We will be following up with more information in the coming weeks as this initiative progresses.” 

About Bridge Bancorp, Inc.
Bridge Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company engaged in commercial banking and financial services through its wholly owned subsidiary, The Bridgehampton National Bank. Established in 1910, BNB, with assets of approximately $4.3 billion, operates 44 retail branch locations serving Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area. In addition, the Bank operates one loan production office in Manhattan. Through its branch network and its electronic delivery channels, BNB provides deposit and loan products and financial services to local businesses, consumers and municipalities. Title insurance services are offered through BNB's wholly owned subsidiary, Bridge Abstract. Bridge Financial Services, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consultation.  For more information visit www.bridgenb.com.

BNB also has a rich tradition of involvement in the community, supporting programs and initiatives that promote local business, the environment, education, healthcare, social services and the arts.

Please see the attached tables for selected financial information.

This report may contain statements relating to the future results of the Company (including certain projections and business trends) that are considered “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “PSLRA”).  Such forward-looking statements, in addition to historical information, involve risk and uncertainties, and are based on the beliefs, assumptions and expectations of management of the Company.  Words such as “expects,” “believes,” “should,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “will,” “potential,” “could,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “predict,” “project,” “would,” “estimated,” “assumes,” “likely,” and variation of such similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, possible or assumed estimates with respect to the financial condition, expected or anticipated revenue, and results of operations and business of the Company, including earnings growth; revenue growth in retail banking lending and other areas; origination volume in the  consumer, commercial and other lending businesses; our expectation that the application filed with NYSDFS will not be delayed or denied; current and future capital management programs; non-interest income levels, including fees from the title abstract subsidiary and banking services as well as product sales; tangible capital generation; market share; expense levels; and other business operations and strategies.  The Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the PSLRA.

Factors that could cause future results to vary from current management expectations include, but are not limited to, changing economic  conditions; legislative and regulatory changes, including increases in FDIC insurance rates; monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government; changes in tax policies; rates and regulations of federal, state and local tax authorities; changes in interest rates; deposit flows; the cost of funds; demands for loan products; demand for financial services; competition; changes in the quality and composition of the Bank’s loan and investment portfolios; changes in management’s business strategies; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in real estate values; an unexpected increase in operating costs; expanded regulatory requirements as a result of the Dodd-Frank Act; and other risk factors discussed elsewhere, and in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.   The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

Contact: 
John M. McCaffery                                                                                                      
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
(631) 537-1001, ext. 7290 

        
BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Condition (unaudited) 
(In thousands, except per share amounts and financial ratios) 
        
  September 30,  December 31, September 30, 
  2017 2016 2016 
ASSETS       
Cash and due from banks $   57,915   $102,280  $40,745  
Interest earning deposits with banks    29,038    11,558   24,004  
Total cash and cash equivalents    86,953    113,838   64,749  
Securities available for sale, at fair value    792,058    819,722   667,001  
Securities held to maturity    189,603    223,237   227,266  
Total securities    981,661    1,042,959   894,267  
Securities, restricted    34,234    34,743   24,515  
Loans held for investment    2,921,705    2,600,440   2,586,267  
Allowance for loan losses    (29,273)  (25,904)  (24,308) 
Loans, net  2,892,432    2,574,536   2,561,959  
Premises and equipment, net    35,000    35,263   34,473  
Goodwill and other intangible assets    111,170    111,774   112,533  
Accrued interest receivable and other assets    142,828    141,457   141,505  
Total assets $   4,284,278   $4,054,570  $3,834,001  
        
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY       
Demand deposits $   1,194,819   $1,151,268  $1,113,675  
Savings, NOW and money market deposits    1,785,184    1,568,009   1,607,310  
Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more    159,511    126,198   114,786  
Other time deposits    63,794    80,534   87,920  
Total deposits    3,203,308    2,926,009   2,923,691  
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements    50,846    100,674   151,094  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances    476,674    496,684   269,509  
Subordinated debentures, net    78,606    78,502   78,467  
Junior subordinated debentures, net    -     15,244   15,336  
Other liabilities and accrued expenses    32,905    29,470   33,302  
Total liabilities    3,842,339    3,646,583   3,471,399  
Total stockholders' equity    441,939    407,987   362,602  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $   4,284,278   $4,054,570  $3,834,001  
        
Selected Financial Data:        
Book value per share $   22.43   $21.36  $20.75  
Tangible book value per share (1) $   16.78   $15.51  $14.31  
Common shares outstanding    19,707    19,100   17,471  
        
Capital Ratios:       
Total capital to risk weighted assets  14.2%  15.0%  13.3% 
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets  10.8%  11.3%  9.7% 
Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets  10.8%  10.8%  9.1% 
Tier 1 capital to average assets  8.3%  8.6%  7.5% 
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1) (2)  7.9%  7.5%  6.7% 
Tier 1 capital to average assets (Bank)  9.9%  9.9%  9.6% 
        
Asset Quality:       
Loans 30-89 days past due $   3,755   $2,156  $3,952  
Loans 90 days past due and accruing (3) $   2,444   $1,027  $1,044  
        
Non-performing loans (Non-performing assets) $   7,451   $1,241  $2,051  
        
Non-performing loans/total loans  0.26%  0.05%  0.08% 
Non-performing assets/total assets  0.17%  0.03%  0.05% 
Allowance/non-performing loans  392.87%  2087.35%  1185.18% 
Allowance/total loans  1.00%  1.00%  0.94% 
Allowance/originated loans  1.17%  1.23%  1.19% 
        
(1) Tangible common equity represents a non-GAAP financial measure calculated as total stockholders' equity less goodwill and other intangible assets. 
(2) Tangible assets represents a non-GAAP financial measure calculated as total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets. 
(3) Represents loans acquired in connection with the Community National Bank, FNBNY Bancorp, Inc., and Hamptons State Bank acquisitions. 
        

 

          
BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of  Income  (unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts and financial ratios)
          
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
  September 30,  September 30,
  2017 2016  2017 2016
          
Interest income $   38,438   $34,761   $   109,889   $103,101 
Interest expense    6,093    4,077      16,290    12,395 
Net interest income    32,345    30,684      93,599    90,706 
Provision for loan losses    1,900    2,000      3,650    4,150 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses    30,445    28,684      89,949    86,556 
          
Non-interest income:         
Service charges and other fees    2,392    2,354      6,662    6,437 
Title fee income    757    438      1,848    1,352 
Net securities gains    260    -      260    449 
Gain on sale of Small Business Administration loans    100    213      1,442    670 
BOLI income    563    556      1,690    1,358 
Other operating income    900    473      1,701    2,032 
Total non-interest income    4,972    4,034      13,603    12,298 
          
Non-interest expense:         
Salaries and employee benefits    11,766    10,330      34,467    31,483 
Occupancy and equipment    3,514    3,256      10,351    9,439 
Acquisition costs    -    -      -    (270)
Amortization of other intangible assets    247    462      800    1,810 
Other operating expenses    5,744    5,156      16,955    16,090 
Total non-interest expense    21,271    19,204      62,573    58,552 
          
Income before income taxes    14,146    13,514      40,979    40,302 
Income tax expense    4,703    4,663      13,524    13,971 
Net income $   9,443   $8,851   $   27,455   $26,331 
Basic earnings per share $   0.48   $0.50   $   1.39   $1.50 
Diluted earnings per share $   0.48   $0.50   $   1.39   $1.50 
Weighted average common and equivalent shares    19,405    17,726      19,387    17,688 
          
Selected Financial Data:         
Return on average total assets  0.88%  0.93%   0.89%  0.92%
Return on average stockholders' equity  8.41%  9.78%   8.36%  9.94%
Return on average tangible common equity (1)  11.21%  14.24%   11.21%  14.50%
Net interest margin  3.29%  3.57%   3.30%  3.47%
Net interest margin, tax-equivalent basis (2)  3.33%  3.61%   3.33%  3.51%
Adjusted net interest margin (2)  3.14%  3.31%   3.13%  3.24%
Efficiency ratio  57.00%  55.31%   58.37%  56.84%
Adjusted efficiency ratio (2)  56.22%  53.47%   57.21%  55.36%
Operating expense as a % of average assets  1.99%  2.03%   2.02%  2.04%
          
(1) Average tangible common equity totaled $334.2 million and $247.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $327.4 million and $242.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and represents a non-GAAP financial measure calculated as average total stockholders' equity less average goodwill and other intangible assets.
(2) See reconciliations of As Reported (GAAP) and Adjusted (non-GAAP) disclosure provided elsewhere herein.
 

 

            
BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Supplemental Financial Information
 
Condensed Consolidated Average Balance Sheets And Average Rate Data (unaudited)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
              
  Three Months Ended September 30, 
  2017
 2016
 
      Average     Average 
  Average   Yield/ Average   Yield/ 
  Balance Interest Cost Balance Interest Cost 
Interest earning assets:             
Loans, net (including loan fee income) (1) $  2,817,775  $   32,667   4.60% $2,505,313 $30,049  4.77% 
Securities (1)    1,050,811     6,019     2.27    880,831  5,005  2.26  
Deposits with banks    26,243     91     1.38    31,683  43  0.54  
Total interest earning assets (1)    3,894,829     38,777     3.95    3,417,827  35,097  4.09  
Non interest earning assets:             
Other assets    354,215       349,619     
Total assets $  4,249,044      $3,767,446     
              
Interest bearing liabilities:             
Deposits $  1,977,119  $   2,852   0.57% $1,772,492 $1,738  0.39% 
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements       118,499     402     1.35    179,783  301  0.67  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances    398,234     1,704     1.70    172,139  562  1.30  
Subordinated debentures    78,583     1,135     5.73    78,444  1,134  5.75  
Junior subordinated debentures    -     -     -     15,396  342  8.84  
Total interest bearing liabilities    2,572,435     6,093     0.94    2,218,254  4,077  0.73  
Non interest bearing liabilities:             
Demand deposits    1,196,179       1,150,187     
Other liabilities    34,875       38,872     
Total liabilities    3,803,489       3,407,313     
Stockholders' equity    445,555       360,133     
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $  4,249,044      $3,767,446     
              
Net interest income/interest rate spread (1)      32,684   3.01%    31,020  3.36% 
              
Net interest earning assets/net interest margin (1) $  1,322,394    3.33% $1,199,573   3.61% 
              
Tax equivalent adjustment      (339) (0.04)    (336) (0.04) 
              
Net interest income/net interest margin   $   32,345   3.29%   $30,684  3.57% 
              
              
(1) Presented on a non-GAAP tax equivalent basis.
 
              
              
              
BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Supplemental Financial Information
 
Condensed Consolidated Average Balance Sheets And Average Rate Data (unaudited)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
              
  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2017
 2016
 
      Average     Average 
  Average   Yield/ Average   Yield/ 
  Balance Interest Cost Balance Interest Cost 
Interest Earning Assets:             
Loans, net (including loan fee income) (1) $  2,703,634  $   92,493   4.57% $2,475,665 $87,423  4.72% 
Securities (1)    1,064,974     18,222     2.29    983,763  16,549  2.25  
Deposits with banks    25,537     208     1.09    30,839  115  0.50  
Total interest earning assets (1)    3,794,145     110,923     3.91    3,490,267  104,087  3.98  
Non interest earning assets:             
Other assets    352,186       337,885     
Total assets $  4,146,331      $3,828,152     
              
Interest bearing liabilities:             
Deposits $  1,917,516  $   7,382   0.51% $1,814,493 $4,953  0.36% 
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements    129,006     1,073     1.11    156,346  779  0.67  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances    401,292     4,382     1.46    264,821  2,233  1.13  
Subordinated debentures    78,549     3,405     5.80    78,409  3,404  5.80  
Junior subordinated debentures    893     48     7.19    15,715  1,026  8.72  
Total interest bearing liabilities    2,527,256     16,290     0.86    2,329,784  12,395  0.71  
Non interest bearing liabilities:             
Demand deposits    1,147,790       1,106,945     
Other liabilities    32,378       37,714     
Total liabilities    3,707,424       3,474,443     
Stockholders' equity    438,907       353,709     
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $  4,146,331      $3,828,152     
              
Net interest income/interest rate spread (1)      94,633   3.05%    91,692  3.27% 
              
Net interest earning assets/net interest margin (1) $  1,266,889    3.33% $1,160,483   3.51% 
              
Tax equivalent adjustment      (1,034)     (0.03)    (986)     (0.04) 
              
Net interest income/net interest margin   $   93,599   3.30%   $90,706  3.47% 
              
              
(1) Presented on a non-GAAP tax equivalent basis.
 
              

 

       
BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Non-GAAP Disclosure (unaudited)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Reconciliation of As Reported (GAAP) and non-GAAP financial measures
 
       
The tables below provide a reconciliation of GAAP (As Reported) and non-GAAP financial measures. A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are required to be disclosed in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP").  The Company’s management believes the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with a greater understanding of the Company’s operating results in addition to the results measured in accordance with GAAP.  While management uses these non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company’s performance, this information should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with GAAP or considered to be more important than financial results determined in accordance with GAAP. 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, September 30, 
 2017
2016
 2017
2016
 
Adjusted net interest margin      
Net interest income - As Reported$   32,345  $30,684  $   93,599  $90,706  
Tax equivalent adjustment   339   336     1,034   986  
Net interest income, tax-equivalent basis (non-GAAP)$   32,684  $31,020  $   94,633  $91,692  
Adjustment:      
Less: Accretion income on acquired loans   (1,738) (2,380)    (5,486) (6,471) 
Adjusted net interest income, tax-equivalent basis  (non-GAAP)$   30,946  $28,640  $   89,147  $85,221  
       
Average interest earning assets - As Reported$   3,894,829  $3,417,827  $   3,794,145  $3,490,267  
Adjustment:      
Average purchase accounting adjustments on acquired loans   16,077   23,850     17,527   25,787  
Adjusted average interest earning assets (non-GAAP)$   3,910,906  $3,441,677  $   3,811,672  $3,516,054  
       
Net interest margin - As Reported (1) 3.29% 3.57%  3.30% 3.47% 
Tax equivalent adjustment 0.04% 0.04%  0.03% 0.04% 
Net interest margin, tax-equivalent basis (non-GAAP) (2) 3.33% 3.61%  3.33% 3.51% 
Adjustment:      
Purchase accounting adjustments on acquired loans -0.19% -0.30%  -0.20% -0.27% 
Adjusted net interest margin (non-GAAP) (3) 3.14% 3.31%  3.13% 3.24% 
       
(1) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest earning assets. 
(2) Net interest margin, tax equivalent basis represents net interest income on a tax equivalent basis divided by average interest earning assets. 
(3) Adjusted net interest margin represents adjusted net interest income, tax equivalent basis divided by adjusted average interest earning assets. 
       
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, September 30, 
 2017
2016
 2017
2016
 
Efficiency ratio - As Reported 57.00% 55.31%  58.37% 56.84% 
       
Non-interest expense - As Reported$   21,271  $19,204  $   62,573  $58,552  
Less: Acquisition costs   -    -     -    270  
Less: Amortization of intangible assets   (247) (462)    (800) (1,810) 
Less:  Measurement period fixed asset adjustment   -    -     -    309  
Adjusted non-interest expense  (non-GAAP)$   21,024  $18,742  $   61,773  $57,321  
       
Net interest income - As Reported$   32,345  $30,684  $   93,599  $90,706  
Tax equivalent adjustment   339   336     1,034   986  
Net interest income, tax-equivalent basis (non-GAAP)$   32,684  $31,020  $   94,633  $91,692  
       
Non-interest income - As Reported$   4,972  $4,034  $   13,603  $12,298  
Less: Net securities gains   (260) -     (260) (449) 
Adjusted non-interest income (non-GAAP)$   4,712  $4,034  $   13,343  $11,849  
       
Adjusted total revenues for adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)$   37,396  $35,054  $   107,976  $103,541  
       
Adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) (4) 56.22% 53.47%  57.21% 55.36% 
(4) Adjusted efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing adjusted non-interest expense by the sum of net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis and adjusted non-interest income. 
       
 September 30,December 31, September 30,  
 2017
2016
 2016
  
Tangible common equity to tangible assets      
Total assets - As Reported$   4,284,278  $4,054,570  $3,834,001   
Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets - As Reported   (111,170) (111,774)  (112,533)  
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)$   4,173,108  $3,942,796  $3,721,468   
       
Total stockholders' equity - As Reported$   441,939  $407,987  $362,602   
Less: Preferred stock - As Reported   -    -   -   
Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets - As Reported   (111,170) (111,774)  (112,533)  
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$   330,769  $296,213  $250,069   
       
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP) (5) 7.9% 7.5%  6.7%  
(5) Calculated by dividing tangible common equity by tangible assets.