Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Reports 2017 First Quarter Results


Highlights

  • Quarterly net income available to common stockholders of $18.0 million in comparison with $19.8 million for the first quarter of the prior year
  • Diluted earnings per common share of $0.68 in comparison with $0.82 for the first quarter of the prior year
  • Net interest margin of 3.95%, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1) of 4.16%
  • Return on average common equity of 9.71% and return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)(2) of 12.25%
  • Non-time deposits increased $269.3 million or 4% since December 31, 2016, and included $111.6 million of organic growth
  • Tangible capital ratio (non-GAAP)(3) of 7.50%
  • Completed acquisition of Founders Bancorp and systems conversion of Founders Community Bank
  • Announced definitive merger agreement with Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc.

 Quarter Ended
March 31,
 2017 2016
Net income (in millions)$18.0  $20.0 
Net income available to common stockholders (in millions)18.0  19.8 
Diluted earnings per common share0.68  0.82 
    
Return on average assets0.89% 0.99%
Return on average common equity9.71  12.68 
Return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)(2)12.25  16.45 
Net interest margin3.95  4.02 
Net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1)4.16  4.19 

"Heartland reported first quarter net income of $18 million, or $0.68 per diluted common share, reflective of results that were somewhat mixed. We experienced strong non-time deposit growth, a solid net interest margin and an improved tangible common equity ratio; however, weakness in loan growth and lower mortgage loan activity led to earnings that were a bit short of our expectations."

              Lynn B. Fuller, chairman and chief executive officer, Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

(1) Refer to the "Reconciliation of Annualized Net Interest Margin, Fully Tax-Equivalent (non-GAAP)" table included in this earnings release.
(2) Refer to the "Reconciliation of Return on Average Common Tangible Equity (non-GAAP)" table included in this earnings release.
(3) Refer to the "Reconciliation of Tangible Capital Ratio (non-GAAP)" table included in this earnings release.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, April 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLF) today reported net income available to common stockholders of $18.0 million, or $0.68 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, compared to $19.8 million, or $0.82 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2016. Return on average common equity was 9.71% and return on average assets was 0.89% for the first quarter of 2017, compared to 12.68% and 0.99%, respectively, for the same quarter in 2016.

Commenting on Heartland’s first quarter 2017 results, Lynn B. Fuller, Heartland’s chairman and chief executive officer said, "Heartland reported first quarter net income of $18 million, or $0.68 per diluted common share, reflective of results that were somewhat mixed. We experienced strong non-time deposit growth, a solid net interest margin and an improved tangible common equity ratio; however, weakness in loan growth and lower mortgage loan activity led to earnings that were a bit short of our expectations."

On February 28, 2017, Heartland completed the acquisition of Founders Bancorp, parent company of Founders Community Bank, based in San Luis Obispo, California. Based on Heartland's closing common stock price of $49.55 per share as of February 28, 2017, the aggregate consideration was $31.0 million, with 30% of the consideration paid in cash and 70% by delivery of Heartland common stock. Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, Founders Community Bank merged into Heartland's Premier Valley Bank subsidiary. As of the close date, Founders Community Bank had, at fair value, total assets of $213.3 million, total loans of $96.4 million and total deposits of $181.5 million. The systems conversion for this transaction occurred two weeks after the closing.

On February 13, 2017, Heartland entered into a definitive merger agreement with Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc., parent company of Citywide Banks, headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement, Heartland will acquire Citywide Banks of Colorado Inc., in a transaction valued at approximately $203.0 million as of the announcement date, subject to certain adjustments. Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. common shareholders will receive a combination of Heartland common stock and cash. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by the shareholders of Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc., and bank regulatory authorities. The transaction is also subject to Heartland shareholders' approval of an increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2017, and simultaneous with the close, Citywide Banks will merge into Heartland's Centennial Bank and Trust subsidiary. The combined entity will operate as Citywide Banks. As of December 31, 2016, Citywide Banks had total assets of $1.38 billion, including $977.6 million in net loans outstanding, and $1.20 billion of deposits.

Fuller commented, “Expansion of our banking franchise through mergers and acquisitions remains a high priority for Heartland. In the first quarter, we announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. When the merger is completed, Citywide will join with Centennial Bank and Trust to create a premier community banking organization in Colorado with assets of $2.3 billion and 29 banking centers in one of the country’s best growth markets.”

Fully Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Margin Remains Above 4.00%

Net interest margin, expressed as a percentage of average earning assets, was 3.95% (4.16% on a fully tax-equivalent basis) during the first quarter of 2017, compared to 3.96% (4.14% on a fully tax-equivalent basis) during the fourth quarter of 2016 and 4.02% (4.19% on a fully tax-equivalent basis) during the first quarter of 2016.

Fuller said, "We are very pleased with our net interest margin, which reached 4.16% on a fully tax-equivalent basis for the quarter, reflecting our continued pricing discipline. We remain among the leaders in our peer group on this significant financial metric."

Interest income for the first quarter of 2017 was $80.6 million compared to the $80.7 million recorded in the first quarter of 2016. The taxable equivalent adjustment for income taxes saved on the interest earned on nontaxable securities and loans was $3.9 million for the first quarter of 2017 and $3.0 million for the first quarter of 2016. With these adjustments, interest income on a tax-equivalent basis was $84.4 million for the first quarter of 2017, an increase of $686,000 or 1%, compared to $83.7 million for the first quarter of 2016. The increase in interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis in the first quarter of 2017, as compared to the first quarter of 2016, was primarily due to an increase in average earning assets, which totaled $7.50 billion during the first quarter of 2017 compared to $7.28 billion during the first quarter of 2016, a $225.8 million or 3% increase.  A majority of this growth was attributable to the CIC Bancshares, Inc. acquisition completed on February 5, 2016, and the Founders Bancorp acquisition completed on February 28, 2017.

Interest expense for the first quarter of 2017 was $7.5 million, a decrease of $454,000 or 6% from $8.0 million in the first quarter of 2016. Average interest bearing liabilities decreased $82.2 million or 2% for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, from $5.27 billion in the same quarter in 2016, while the average interest rate paid on Heartland's interest bearing deposits and borrowings declined 2 basis points from 0.61% in the first quarter of 2016 to 0.59% in the first quarter of 2017.

Net interest income was $73.0 million during the first quarter of 2017 compared to $72.7 million during the first quarter of 2016, an increase of $321,000 or less than 1%. After the tax-equivalent adjustment discussed above, net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis totaled $76.9 million during the first quarter of 2017 compared to $75.7 million during the first quarter of 2016, an increase of $1.1 million or 2%.

Noninterest Income Decreases and Noninterest Expenses Increase From Same Quarter Last Year

Noninterest income totaled $25.9 million during the first quarter of 2017 compared to $29.6 million during the first quarter of 2016, a decrease of $3.7 million or 12%. Service charges and fees totaled $9.5 million during the first quarter of 2017 compared to $7.2 million during the first quarter of 2016, an increase of $2.3 million or 32%. This increase was primarily attributable to a larger demand deposit customer base, a portion of which was the result of the CIC Bancshares, Inc. acquisition completed during the first quarter of 2016, and increased interchange revenue from commercial card activity. Gains on sale of loans held for sale totaled $6.1 million during the first quarter of 2017 compared to $11.1 million during the first quarter of 2016, a decrease of $4.9 million or 44%, due to lower mortgage loan activity.

For the first quarter of 2017, noninterest expenses totaled $71.7 million compared to $70.3 million during the first quarter of 2016, an increase of $1.4 million or 2%. The categories with the most significant increases were professional fees, which increased $1.3 million or 19%, and advertising, which increased $1.1 million or 89%.

Heartland's effective tax rate was 23.49% for the first quarter of 2017 compared to 33.10% for the first quarter of 2016. Federal low-income housing tax credits included in the determination of Heartland's income taxes totaled $304,000 during the first quarter of both 2017 and 2016. Heartland's effective tax rate was also affected by the level of tax-exempt interest income which, as a percentage of pre-tax income, was 30.46% during the first quarter of 2017 compared to 18.88% during the first quarter of 2016. As a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-09, "Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718)" on January 1, 2017, Heartland's income taxes during the first quarter of 2017 included a tax benefit of $888,000 upon the vesting of outstanding restricted stock unit awards. The majority of Heartland's restricted stock unit awards vest annually in the first quarter. Exclusive of the effect of this tax benefit, Heartland's effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2017 was 27.26%.

Loans and Deposits Increase Since December 31, 2016

Total assets were $8.36 billion at March 31, 2017, an increase of $114.8 million or 1% from $8.25 billion at year-end 2016. Included in this growth, at fair value, were $213.3 million of assets acquired in the Founders Bancorp transaction. Securities represented 26% of total assets at both March 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016.

Total loans held to maturity were $5.36 billion at March 31, 2017, compared to $5.35 billion at year-end 2016, an increase of $9.9 million or less than 1%. This increase includes $96.4 million of total loans held to maturity, at fair value, acquired in the Founders Bancorp transaction. Exclusive of this transaction, total loans held to maturity decreased $86.6 million or 2% during the first quarter of 2017.

Total deposits were $7.09 billion as of March 31, 2017, compared to $6.85 billion at year-end 2016, an increase of $242.5 million or 4%. This increase included $181.5 million of deposits, at fair value, acquired in the Founders Bancorp transaction. Exclusive of this transaction, total deposits increased $61.0 million during the first quarter of 2017. Non-time deposits totaled $6.26 billion at March 31, 2017, an increase of $269.3 million or 4% from $5.99 billion at year-end 2016, with $157.7 million of the increase attributable to the Founders Bancorp transaction. Exclusive of this transaction, non-time deposits increased $111.6 million or 2% during the first quarter of 2017.

Fuller said, “In addition to solid growth in non-time deposits, we are delighted to see a continuing favorable shift in our deposit mix with non-time funding representing 88% of total deposits, up from 83.5% one year ago. Likewise, our demand deposits now constitute almost 33% of the mix, up from 30% one year ago.”

Nonperforming Assets Increase Since December 31, 2016

Nonperforming assets were $75.7 million or 0.90% of total assets at March 31, 2017, compared to $74.8 million or 0.91% of total assets at December 31, 2016. Nonperforming loans were $63.7 million or 1.19% of total loans at March 31, 2017, compared to $64.4 million or 1.20% of total loans at December 31, 2016.

The allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2017, was 1.03% of loans and 86.29% of nonperforming loans, compared to 1.02% of loans and 84.37% of nonperforming loans at December 31, 2016. The provision for loan losses was $3.6 million for the first quarter of 2017 compared to $2.1 million for the first quarter of 2016.

Conference Call Details 
Heartland will host a conference call for investors at 5:00 p.m. EDT today. To participate, dial 877-407-0782 at least five minutes before start time. To listen to the live webcast, log on to www.htlf.com at least 15 minutes before start time. A replay will be available until April 23, 2018, by logging on to www.htlf.com

About Heartland Financial USA, Inc. 
Heartland Financial USA, Inc. is a diversified financial services company with assets exceeding $8 billion. The company provides banking, mortgage, private client, investment, insurance and consumer finance services to individuals and businesses. Heartland currently has 110 banking locations serving 87 communities in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and California. Additional information about Heartland Financial USA, Inc. is available at www.htlf.com

Safe Harbor Statement 
This release, and future oral and written statements of Heartland and its management, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 about Heartland's financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. Although these forward-looking statements are based upon the beliefs, expectations and assumptions of Heartland's management, there are a number of factors, many of which are beyond the ability of management to control or predict, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in its forward-looking statements. These factors, which are detailed in the risk factors included in Heartland's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, include, among others: (i) the strength of the local and national economy; (ii) the economic impact of past and any future terrorist threats and attacks and any acts of war; (iii) changes in state and federal laws, regulations and governmental policies concerning the company's general business; (iv) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of the company's assets; (v) increased competition in the financial services sector and the inability to attract new customers; (vi) changes in technology and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (vii) the potential impact of acquisitions; (viii) the loss of key executives or employees; (ix) changes in consumer spending; (x) unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation involving the company; and (xi) changes in accounting policies and practices. All statements in this release, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and Heartland undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events.

-FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW-

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited)
DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA
 For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 2017 2016
Interest Income   
Interest and fees on loans$66,898  $68,425 
Interest on securities:   
Taxable8,253  8,644 
Nontaxable5,191  3,510 
Interest on federal funds sold  10 
Interest bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank and other banks and other short-term investments209  95 
Total Interest Income80,551  80,684 
Interest Expense   
Interest on deposits3,730  4,173 
Interest on short-term borrowings137  329 
Interest on other borrowings3,656  3,475 
Total Interest Expense7,523  7,977 
Net Interest Income73,028  72,707 
Provision for loan losses3,641  2,067 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses69,387  70,640 
Noninterest Income   
Service charges and fees9,457  7,162 
Loan servicing income1,724  1,268 
Trust fees3,631  3,813 
Brokerage and insurance commissions1,036  1,022 
Securities gains, net2,482  3,526 
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale6,147  11,065 
Valuation adjustment on commercial servicing rights5   
Income on bank owned life insurance617  522 
Other noninterest income794  1,200 
Total Noninterest Income25,893  29,578 
Noninterest Expense   
Salaries and employee benefits41,767  41,714 
Occupancy5,073  5,003 
Furniture and equipment2,501  2,113 
Professional fees8,309  7,010 
FDIC insurance assessments807  1,168 
Advertising2,424  1,284 
Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles amortization1,171  1,895 
Other real estate and loan collection expenses828  572 
(Gain)/loss on sales/valuations of assets, net412  313 
Other noninterest expenses8,448  9,237 
Total Noninterest Expense71,740  70,309 
Income Before Income Taxes23,540  29,909 
Income taxes5,530  9,900 
Net Income18,010  20,009 
Preferred dividends(19) (168)
Interest expense on convertible preferred debt5   
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders$17,996  $19,841 
Earnings per common share-diluted$0.68  $0.82 
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted26,627,830  24,117,384 


HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited)
DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA
 For the Quarter Ended
 3/31/2017 12/31/2016 9/30/2016 6/30/2016 3/31/2016
Interest Income         
Interest and fees on loans$66,898  $69,848  $70,046  $69,809  $68,425 
Interest on securities:         
Taxable8,253  8,480  7,831  7,903  8,644 
Nontaxable5,191  4,292  3,717  3,566  3,510 
Interest on federal funds sold    1  1  10 
Interest bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank and other banks and other short-term investments209  157  92  52  95 
Total Interest Income80,551  82,777  81,687  81,331  80,684 
Interest Expense         
Interest on deposits3,730  3,744  4,001  4,021  4,173 
Interest on short-term borrowings137  119  235  519  329 
Interest on other borrowings3,656  3,754  3,770  3,673  3,475 
Total Interest Expense7,523  7,617  8,006  8,213  7,977 
Net Interest Income73,028  75,160  73,681  73,118  72,707 
Provision for loan losses3,641  2,181  5,328  2,118  2,067 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses69,387  72,979  68,353  71,000  70,640 
Noninterest Income         
Service charges and fees9,457  8,128  8,278  8,022  7,162 
Loan servicing income1,724  1,068  873  1,292  1,268 
Trust fees3,631  3,718  3,689  3,625  3,813 
Brokerage and insurance commissions1,036  955  1,006  886  1,022 
Securities gains, net2,482  1,608  1,584  4,622  3,526 
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale6,147  5,840  11,459  11,270  11,065 
Valuation adjustment on commercial servicing rights5  8  5  (46)  
Income on bank owned life insurance617  542  620  591  522 
Other noninterest income794  2,588  1,028  764  1,200 
Total Noninterest Income25,893  24,455  28,542  31,026  29,578 
Noninterest Expense         
Salaries and employee benefits41,767  39,115  40,733  41,985  41,714 
Occupancy5,073  5,076  5,099  5,220  5,003 
Furniture and equipment2,501  2,944  2,746  2,442  2,113 
Professional fees8,309  7,195  5,985  7,486  7,010 
FDIC insurance assessments807  717  1,180  1,120  1,168 
Advertising2,424  2,274  1,339  1,551  1,284 
Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles amortization1,171  1,147  1,291  1,297  1,895 
Other real estate and loan collection expenses828  572  640  659  572 
(Gain)/loss on sales/valuations of assets, net412  414  794  (43) 313 
Other noninterest expenses8,448  10,458  8,620  9,303  9,237 
Total Noninterest Expense71,740  69,912  68,427  71,020  70,309 
Income Before Income Taxes23,540  27,522  28,468  31,006  29,909 
Income taxes5,530  8,360  8,260  10,036  9,900 
Net Income18,010  19,162  20,208  20,970  20,009 
Preferred dividends(19) (19) (53) (52) (168)
Interest expense on convertible preferred debt5  3  17  31   
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders$17,996  $19,146  $20,172  $20,949  $19,841 
Earnings per common share-diluted$0.68  $0.74  $0.81  $0.84  $0.82 
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted26,627,830  25,800,472  24,922,946  24,974,995  24,117,384 


HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited)
DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA
 As Of
 3/31/2017 12/31/2016 9/30/2016 6/30/2016 3/31/2016
Assets         
Cash and due from banks$129,386  $151,290  $196,234  $222,718  $124,060 
Interest bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank and other banks and other short-term investments43,765  7,434  5,855  7,232  9,168 
Cash and cash equivalents173,151  158,724  202,089  229,950  133,228 
Time deposits in other financial institutions41,539  2,105  2,105  2,105  2,355 
Securities:         
Available for sale, at fair value1,893,528  1,845,864  1,655,696  1,566,592  1,690,516 
Held to maturity, at cost260,616  263,662  265,302  270,423  271,300 
Other investments, at cost21,557  21,560  22,082  22,680  22,325 
Loans held for sale49,009  61,261  78,317  82,538  76,565 
Loans:         
Held to maturity5,361,604  5,351,719  5,438,715  5,482,258  5,503,005 
 Allowance for loan losses(54,999) (54,324) (54,653) (51,756) (49,738)
Loans, net5,306,605  5,297,395  5,384,062  5,430,502  5,453,267 
Premises, furniture and equipment, net165,425  164,028  165,841  168,701  164,788 
Goodwill141,461  127,699  127,699  127,699  127,699 
Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, net24,068  22,775  23,922  25,213  26,510 
Servicing rights, net35,441  35,778  35,906  35,654  34,910 
Cash surrender value on life insurance117,613  112,615  112,060  111,425  110,834 
Other real estate, net11,188  9,744  10,740  11,003  11,338 
Other assets120,644  123,869  116,394  119,916  128,144 
Total Assets$8,361,845  $8,247,079  $8,202,215  $8,204,401  $8,253,779 
Liabilities and Equity         
Liabilities         
Deposits:         
 Demand$2,319,256  $2,202,036  $2,238,736  $2,149,911  $2,079,521 
 Savings3,940,146  3,788,089  3,753,300  3,691,791  3,702,431 
 Time830,459  857,286  920,657  995,870  1,142,368 
Total deposits7,089,861  6,847,411  6,912,693  6,837,572  6,924,320 
Short-term borrowings155,025  306,459  214,105  303,707  325,741 
Other borrowings282,051  288,534  294,493  296,895  265,760 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities53,596  63,759  76,536  78,264  68,415 
Total Liabilities7,580,533  7,506,163  7,497,827  7,516,438  7,584,236 
Stockholders' Equity         
Preferred equity938  1,357  1,357  3,777  3,777 
Common stock26,674  26,120  24,683  24,544  24,520 
Capital surplus351,423  328,376  279,316  274,682  273,310 
Retained earnings431,219  416,109  402,179  384,479  366,014 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(28,942) (31,046) (3,079) 513  1,924 
Treasury stock at cost    (68) (32) (2)
Total Equity781,312  740,916  704,388  687,963  669,543 
Total Liabilities and Equity$8,361,845  $8,247,079  $8,202,215  $8,204,401  $8,253,779 


HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited)
DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA
 For the Quarter Ended
 3/31/2017 12/31/2016 9/30/2016 6/30/2016 3/31/2016
Average Balances         
Assets$8,233,510  $8,280,042  $8,172,683  $8,211,326  $8,025,070 
Loans, net of unearned5,365,654  5,473,001  5,538,088  5,582,878  5,358,102 
Deposits6,896,821  6,928,978  6,839,334  6,806,259  6,679,010 
Earning assets7,502,496  7,551,997  7,382,860  7,446,849  7,276,703 
Interest bearing liabilities5,190,955  5,206,393  5,224,172  5,363,477  5,273,164 
Common stockholders' equity751,671  726,455  689,637  669,930  629,294 
Total stockholders' equity752,958  727,812  692,404  673,707  695,771 
Tangible common stockholders' equity(1)596,006  575,412  537,375  516,347  485,108 
          
Key Performance Ratios         
Annualized return on average assets0.89% 0.92% 0.98% 1.03% 0.99%
Annualized return on average common equity (GAAP)9.71% 10.48% 11.64% 12.58% 12.68%
Annualized return on average common tangible equity (non-GAAP)(2)12.25% 13.24% 14.93% 16.32% 16.45%
Annualized ratio of net charge-offs to average loans0.22% 0.18% 0.17% 0.01% 0.08%
Annualized net interest margin (GAAP)3.95% 3.96% 3.97% 3.95% 4.02%
Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(3)4.16% 4.14% 4.14% 4.12% 4.19%
Efficiency ratio, fully tax-equivalent(4)69.95% 66.29% 63.88% 67.95% 66.90%
          
Reconciliation of Return on Average Common Tangible Equity (non-GAAP)(5)         
Net income available to common shareholders (GAAP)$17,996  $19,146  $20,172  $20,949  $19,841 
          
Average common stockholders' equity (GAAP)$751,671  $726,455  $689,637  $669,930  $629,294 
   Less average goodwill132,440  127,699  127,699  127,699  119,750 
Less average core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, net23,225  23,344  24,563  25,884  24,436 
Average common tangible equity (non-GAAP)$596,006  $575,412  $537,375  $516,347  $485,108 
Annualized return on average common equity (GAAP)9.71% 10.48% 11.64% 12.58% 12.68%
Annualized return on average common tangible equity (non-GAAP)12.25% 13.24% 14.93% 16.32% 16.45%
          
Reconciliation of Annualized Net Interest Margin, Fully Tax-Equivalent (non-GAAP)(6)         
Net Interest Income (GAAP)$73,028  $75,160  $73,681  $73,118  $72,707 
   Plus taxable equivalent adjustment(7)3,860  3,511  3,221  3,146  3,041 
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)$76,888  $78,671  $76,902  $76,264  $75,748 
          
Average earning assets$7,502,496  $7,551,997  $7,382,860  $7,446,849  $7,276,703 
          
Annualized net interest margin (GAAP)3.95% 3.96% 3.97% 3.95% 4.02%
Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)4.16% 4.14% 4.14% 4.12% 4.19%
 
(1) Calculated as common stockholders' equity less goodwill and core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, net.
(2) Refer to the "Reconciliation of Return on Average Common Tangible Equity (non-GAAP)" table.
(3) Refer to the "Reconciliation of Annualized Net Interest Margin, Fully Tax-Equivalent (non-GAAP)" table.
(4) Refer to the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure-Efficiency Ratio" table that follows for details of this non-GAAP measure.
(5) Return on average common tangible equity is net income available to common stockholders divided by average common stockholders' equity less goodwill and core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, net. This financial measure is included as it is considered to be a critical metric to analyze and evaluate financial condition and capital strength. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.
(6) Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent is a non-GAAP measure, which adjusts net interest income for the tax-favored status of certain loans and securities. Management believes this measure enhances the comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.
(7) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 35%.


HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited)
DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA
 For the Quarter Ended
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure-Efficiency Ratio(1)3/31/2017 12/31/2016 9/30/2016 6/30/2016 3/31/2016
Net interest income$73,028  $75,160  $73,681  $73,118  $72,707 
Tax-equivalent adjustment(2)3,860  3,511  3,221  3,146  3,041 
Fully tax-equivalent net interest income76,888  78,671  76,902  76,264  75,748 
Noninterest income25,893  24,455  28,542  31,026  29,578 
Securities gains, net(2,482) (1,608) (1,584) (4,622) (3,526)
Adjusted income$100,299  $101,518  $103,860  $102,668  $101,800 
          
Total noninterest expenses$71,740  $69,912  $68,427  $71,020  $70,309 
Less:         
Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles amortization1,171  1,147  1,291  1,297  1,895 
Partnership investment in historic rehabilitation tax credits  1,051       
(Gain)/loss on sales/valuation of assets, net412  414  794  (43) 313 
Adjusted noninterest expenses$70,157  $67,300  $66,342  $69,766  $68,101 
          
Efficiency ratio, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)69.95% 66.29% 63.88% 67.95% 66.90%
          
(1) Efficiency ratio, fully tax-equivalent, expresses noninterest expenses as a percentage of fully tax-equivalent net interest income and noninterest income. This efficiency ratio is presented on a tax-equivalent basis, which adjusts net interest income and noninterest expenses for the tax favored status of certain loans, securities and historic rehabilitation tax credits. Management believes the presentation of this non-GAAP measure provides supplemental useful information for proper understanding of the financial results as it enhances the comparability of income and expenses arising from taxable and nontaxable sources and excludes specific items, as noted in the table. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.
(2) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 35%.


HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited)
DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND FULL TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEE DATA
 As of and for the Quarter Ended
 3/31/2017 12/31/2016 9/30/2016 6/30/2016 3/31/2016
Common Share Data         
Book value per common share$29.26  $28.31  $28.48  $27.88  $27.15 
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)(1)$23.05  $22.55  $22.34  $21.65  $20.86 
ASC 320 effect on book value per common share$(1.06) $(1.15) $0.03  $0.21  $0.23 
Common shares outstanding, net of treasury stock26,674,121  26,119,929  24,681,380  24,543,376  24,519,928 
Tangible capital ratio (non-GAAP)(2)7.50% 7.28% 6.85% 6.60% 6.32%
          
Reconciliation of Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (non-GAAP)(3)         
Common stockholders' equity (GAAP)$780,374  $739,559  $703,031  $684,186  $665,766 
Less goodwill141,461  127,699  127,699  127,699  127,699 
Less core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, net24,068  22,775  23,922  25,213  26,510 
Tangible common stockholders' equity (non-GAAP)$614,845  $589,085  $551,410  $531,274  $511,557 
          
Common shares outstanding, net of treasury stock26,674,121  26,119,929  24,681,380  24,543,376  24,519,928 
Common stockholders' equity (book value) per share (GAAP)$29.26  $28.31  $28.48  $27.88  $27.15 
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)$23.05  $22.55  $22.34  $21.65  $20.86 
          
Reconciliation of Tangible Capital Ratio (non-GAAP)(4)         
Total assets (GAAP)$8,361,845  $8,247,079  $8,202,215  $8,204,401  $8,253,779 
   Less goodwill141,461  127,699  127,699  127,699  127,699 
Less core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, net24,068  22,775  23,922  25,213  26,510 
Total tangible assets (non-GAAP)$8,196,316  $8,096,605  $8,050,594  $8,051,489  $8,099,570 
Tangible capital ratio (non-GAAP)7.50% 7.28% 6.85% 6.60% 6.32%
          
Loan Data         
Loans held to maturity:         
Commercial and commercial real estate$3,849,748  $3,825,847  $3,900,612  $3,930,879  $3,951,839 
Residential mortgage604,902  617,924  625,965  644,267  666,184 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate481,125  489,318  489,387  480,883  471,271 
Consumer427,962  420,613  425,582  428,730  417,114 
Unearned discount and deferred loan fees(2,133) (1,983) (2,831) (2,501) (3,403)
Total loans held to maturity$5,361,604  $5,351,719  $5,438,715  $5,482,258  $5,503,005 
          
Other Selected Trend Information         
Effective tax rate23.49% 30.38% 29.02% 32.37% 33.10%
Full time equivalent employees1,896  1,864  1,846  1,888  1,907 
Total residential mortgage loan applications$248,614  $304,018  $445,107  $440,907  $406,999 
Residential mortgage loans originated$161,851  $278,065  $324,337  $324,633  $238,266 
Residential mortgage loans sold$172,521  $269,333  $315,917  $302,448  $220,381 
Residential mortgage loan servicing portfolio$4,338,311  $4,308,580  $4,259,459  $4,203,429  $4,112,519 
          
(1) Refer to the "Reconciliation of Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (non-GAAP)" table.
(2) Refer to the "Reconciliation of Tangible Capital Ratio (non-GAAP)" table.
(3) Tangible book value per common share is total common stockholders' equity less goodwill and core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, net, divided by common shares outstanding, net of treasury. This is a non-GAAP financial measure but has been included as it is considered to be a critical metric with which to analyze and evaluate financial condition and capital strength. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.
(4) The tangible capital ratio is total common stockholders' equity less goodwill and core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, net, divided by total assets less goodwill and core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, net. This is a non-GAAP financial measure but has been included as it is considered to be a critical metric with which to analyze and evaluate financial condition and capital strength. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.


HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited)
DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA
 As of and for the Quarter Ended
 3/31/2017 12/31/2016 9/30/2016 6/30/2016 3/31/2016
Allowance for Loan Losses         
Balance, beginning of period$54,324  $54,653  $51,756  $49,738  $48,685 
Provision for loan losses3,641  2,181  5,328  2,118  2,067 
Charge-offs(3,718) (3,555) (3,283) (2,951) (1,605)
Recoveries752  1,045  852  2,851  591 
Balance, end of period$54,999  $54,324  $54,653  $51,756  $49,738 
          
Asset Quality         
Nonaccrual loans$62,868  $64,299  $57,799  $57,053  $47,750 
Loans past due ninety days or more as to interest or principal payments872  86  105    639 
Other real estate owned11,188  9,744  10,740  11,003  11,338 
Other repossessed assets739  663  821  564  426 
Total nonperforming assets$75,667  $74,792  $69,465  $68,620  $60,153 
          
Performing troubled debt restructured loans$11,010  $10,380  $10,281  $9,923  $10,711 
          
Nonperforming Assets Activity         
Balance, beginning of period$74,792  $69,465  $68,620  $60,153  $51,664 
Net loan charge offs(2,966) (2,510) (2,431) (100) (1,014)
New nonperforming loans14,819  23,035  10,884  19,994  12,171 
Acquired nonperforming assets        3,516 
Reduction of nonperforming loans (1)(10,037) (13,707) (6,983) (10,313) (3,563)
OREO/Repossessed assets sales proceeds(715) (1,037) (343) (918) (2,411)
OREO/Repossessed assets writedowns, net(279) (274) (521) (337) (182)
Net activity at Citizens Finance Co.53  (180) 239  141  (28)
Balance, end of period$75,667  $74,792  $69,465  $68,620  $60,153 
 
Asset Quality Ratios         
Ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans1.19% 1.20% 1.06% 1.04% 0.88%
Ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets0.90% 0.91% 0.85% 0.84% 0.73%
Annualized ratio of net loan charge-offs to average loans0.22% 0.18% 0.17% 0.01% 0.08%
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of loans1.03% 1.02% 1.00% 0.94% 0.90%
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of nonperforming loans86.29% 84.37% 94.39% 90.72% 102.79%
Loans delinquent 30-89 days as a percent of total loans0.44% 0.37% 0.40% 0.73% 0.45%
          
(1) Includes principal reductions, transfers to performing status and transfers to OREO.


HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited)
DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS
 For the Quarter Ended
 March 31, 2017 March 31, 2016
 Average
Balance
 Interest Rate Average
Balance
 Interest Rate
Earning Assets           
Securities:           
Taxable$1,449,054  $8,253  2.31% $1,508,432  $8,735  2.33%
Nontaxable(1)645,534  7,986  5.02  417,224  5,400  5.21 
Total securities2,094,588  16,239  3.14  1,925,656  14,135  2.95 
Interest bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank and other banks and other short-term investments96,270  209  0.88  11,634  4  0.14 
Federal funds sold314      31,126  10  0.13 
Loans:(2)           
Commercial and commercial real estate(1)3,813,258  45,913  4.88  3,743,940  46,754  5.02 
Residential mortgage646,532  6,683  4.19  734,134  7,599  4.16 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate(1)483,079  5,554  4.66  467,978  5,729  4.92 
Consumer422,785  8,053  7.72  412,050  7,923  7.73 
Fees on loans  1,760      1,571   
Less: allowance for loan losses(54,330)     (49,815)    
Net loans5,311,324  67,963  5.19  5,308,287  69,576  5.27 
Total earning assets7,502,496  84,411  4.56% 7,276,703  83,725  4.63%
Nonearning Assets731,014      748,367     
Total Assets$8,233,510      $8,025,070     
Interest Bearing Liabilities           
Savings$3,838,001  $2,105  0.22% $3,556,207  $1,894  0.21%
Time, $100,000 and over348,782  725  0.84  498,620  871  0.70 
Other time deposits484,336  900  0.75  642,301  1,408  0.88 
Short-term borrowings235,432  137  0.24  311,161  329  0.43 
Other borrowings284,404  3,656  5.21  264,875  3,475  5.28 
Total interest bearing liabilities5,190,955  7,523  0.59% 5,273,164  7,977  0.61%
Noninterest Bearing Liabilities           
Noninterest bearing deposits2,225,702      1,981,882     
Accrued interest and other liabilities63,895      74,253     
Total noninterest bearing liabilities2,289,597      2,056,135     
Stockholders' Equity752,958      695,771     
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$8,233,510      $8,025,070     
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1)  $76,888      $75,748   
Net interest spread(1)    3.97%     4.02%
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP) to total earning assets(3)    4.16%     4.19%
Interest bearing liabilities to earning assets69.19%     72.47%    
            
Reconciliation of annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)3           
Net interest income, fully taxable equivalent (non-GAAP)  $76,888      $75,748   
Adjustments for tax-equivalent interest(1)  (3,860)     (3,041)  
Net interest income (GAAP)  $73,028      $72,707   
            
Average earning assets$7,502,496      $7,276,703     
Annualized net interest margin (GAAP)  3.95%     4.02%  
Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)  4.16%     4.19%  
            
(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 35%.
(2) Nonaccrual loans are included in the average loans outstanding.
(3) Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent is a non-GAAP measure, which adjusts net interest income for the tax-favored status of certain loans and securities. Management believes this measure enhances the comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax exempt sources. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.


HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA - SUBSIDIARY BANKS (Unaudited)
DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS
 As of and For the Quarter Ended
 3/31/201712/31/20169/30/20166/30/20163/31/2016
Total Assets     
Dubuque Bank and Trust Company$1,436,038 $1,497,775 $1,448,796 $1,473,461 $1,498,771 
New Mexico Bank & Trust1,382,480 1,374,647 1,318,203 1,321,113 1,304,886 
Wisconsin Bank & Trust1,033,633 1,065,715 1,068,288 1,080,224 1,094,872 
Morrill & Janes Bank and Trust Company871,819 863,544 862,767 843,069 872,274 
Premier Valley Bank854,838 640,684 635,620 629,423 751,137 
Centennial Bank and Trust839,505 901,782 892,723 909,697 927,040 
Illinois Bank & Trust746,669 742,173 748,801 742,697 718,074 
Arizona Bank & Trust578,597 582,266 574,561 577,002 558,369 
Rocky Mountain Bank479,121 477,063 481,346 473,583 479,010 
Minnesota Bank & Trust213,789 229,114 238,745 230,004 220,955 
Total Portfolio Loans     
Dubuque Bank and Trust Company$903,617 $905,242 $906,347 $928,869 $941,683 
New Mexico Bank & Trust906,477 924,249 917,679 870,109 815,739 
Wisconsin Bank & Trust644,380 650,254 711,714 732,503 758,789 
Morrill & Janes Bank and Trust Company546,123 548,544 538,666 522,518 536,738 
Premier Valley Bank440,406 348,879 354,610 376,275 376,840 
Centennial Bank and Trust572,254 609,760 638,006 668,547 683,085 
Illinois Bank & Trust469,105 473,008 469,236 466,983 465,783 
Arizona Bank & Trust384,028 384,706 385,926 390,078 402,431 
Rocky Mountain Bank330,921 347,839 357,346 362,475 364,189 
Minnesota Bank & Trust142,736 144,098 139,581 144,009 137,412 
Total Deposits     
Dubuque Bank and Trust Company$1,212,899 $1,231,016 $1,182,947 $1,159,942 $1,144,470 
New Mexico Bank & Trust1,184,675 1,091,436 1,101,550 1,062,410 1,066,076 
Wisconsin Bank & Trust868,033 899,676 889,957 911,915 921,071 
Morrill & Janes Bank and Trust Company721,075 738,036 676,176 696,073 698,365 
Premier Valley Bank708,226 510,142 520,814 514,522 635,188 
Centennial Bank and Trust712,377 733,449 767,128 775,417 779,607 
Illinois Bank & Trust641,750 636,419 671,104 653,582 629,235 
Arizona Bank & Trust501,111 477,213 493,331 497,599 468,312 
Rocky Mountain Bank420,067 414,344 420,581 405,888 409,787 
Minnesota Bank & Trust189,324 194,368 214,651 207,228 200,343 
Net Income     
Dubuque Bank and Trust Company$2,056 $806 $5,112 $4,475 $6,073 
New Mexico Bank & Trust4,419 4,061 3,824 5,642 4,094 
Wisconsin Bank & Trust1,968 2,970 3,368 3,399 3,379 
Morrill & Janes Bank and Trust Company2,227 2,519 1,707 2,133 2,525 
Premier Valley Bank1,306 2,969 1,804 1,695 1,960 
Centennial Bank and Trust1,366 1,572 925 256 824 
Illinois Bank & Trust1,991 1,917 2,179 2,397 2,027 
Arizona Bank & Trust1,486 1,305 2,034 2,121 1,841 
Rocky Mountain Bank1,521 1,229 1,456 1,484 1,064 
Minnesota Bank & Trust591 888 675 559 531 

            

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