Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results


WILMINGTON, N.C., Oct. 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOB) (“Live Oak” or “the Company”) today reported third quarter net earnings available to common shareholders of $14.3 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, compared to $12.9 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2017. During the third quarter of 2018, the Company incurred costs of $2.7 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, related to the exit of its title insurance business.

“Recurring revenue continues to grow through net interest income and servicing and further fortifies the Live Oak business model as we continue in our mission to empower small business owners.  We are very excited about the opportunities we have on the horizon to serve the needs of more small businesses across the U.S. and revolutionize the financial services industry by driving technological advancements for digital banking through strategic alliances and investments,” said James S. Mahan, III, Chief Executive Officer of Live Oak.

Third Quarter 2018 Key Measures

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)   Increase (Decrease)  
 Q3 2018 Q3 2017 Dollars Percent Q2 2018
Net interest income and servicing revenues$35,230  $27,515  $7,715  28% $34,013 
Net income14,252  12,862  1,390  11  14,253 
Diluted earnings per share0.34  0.33  0.01  3  0.34 
Non-GAAP net income (1)16,562  13,323  3,239  24  14,524 
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (1)0.40  0.34  0.06  18  0.35 
Loan and lease production:         
Loans and leases originated$377,337  $395,682  $(18,345) (5)% $491,797 
% Fully funded48.2% 37.4%  n/a  n/a  55.9%
Loan sales:         
Guaranteed loans sold$298,073  $163,843  $134,230  82% $295,216 
Net gains on sales of guaranteed loans21,406  18,148  3,258  18  24,388 
Average net gain on sale of guaranteed loans, per million sold71.81  110.76  (38.95) (35) 82.61 

(1) See accompanying GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation.

Loans and Leases

At September 30, 2018, the total loan and lease portfolio of $2.28 billion increased 22.3% above its level of a year ago and was essentially flat with its level at June 30, 2018.  Compared to the second quarter of 2018, loans and leases held for investment increased $97.0 million, or 6.3%, to $1.63 billion while loans held for sale decreased $111.0 million, or 14.7%, to $646.5 million. Loan and lease originations totaled $377.3 million during the third quarter of 2018, a decline of $114.5 million, or 23.3%, from the second quarter of 2018 primarily resulting from seasonal slowdowns in the renewable energy sector combined with increased competition in existing verticals.  The total loan and lease portfolio at September 30, 2018, and June 30, 2018, of $2.28 billion and $2.29 billion, respectively, was comprised of approximately 64.4% and 61.7% of unguaranteed loans and leases, respectively.

Average loans and leases were $2.31 billion during the third quarter of 2018 compared to $2.25 billion during the second quarter of 2018.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the third quarter of 2018 rose to $27.7 million compared to $21.0 million for the third quarter of 2017 and $27.0 million for the second quarter of 2018. The increase from the prior year was driven by the significant growth in the combined held for sale and held for investment loan and lease portfolios along with higher investment security holdings reflecting the Company's ongoing initiative to grow recurring revenue sources.  The increase from the second quarter of 2018 arose principally from a higher average loan and lease portfolio balance.  The net interest margin for the third quarter of 2018 increased fifteen basis points to 3.61% versus 3.46% in the second quarter of 2018 due to lower average balances of liquid assets and interest-bearing liabilities coupled with an increased yield on the loan and lease portfolio.  The Company anticipates that it is positioned to benefit from a rising rate environment with 74.7% of the total held for sale and held for investment loan and lease portfolio priced at variable rates that adjust on either a calendar monthly or quarterly basis.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income for the third quarter of 2018 decreased to $24.3 million compared to $25.1 million for the third quarter of 2017 and $30.6 million for the second quarter of 2018.

Net gains on sales of loans increased to $22.0 million in the third quarter of 2018 compared to $18.1 million in the third quarter of 2017 and decreased compared to $23.1 million in the second quarter of 2018.  The volume of guaranteed loan sales in the third quarter of 2018 rose to $298.1 million compared to $163.8 million in the third quarter of 2017 and $295.2 million in the second quarter of 2018. The average net gain on guaranteed loan sales decreased to $71.8 thousand per million sold in the third quarter of 2018 versus $110.8 thousand in the third quarter of 2017 and $82.6 thousand in the second quarter of 2018. The decline in average loan sale pricing was primarily driven by market conditions and the higher interest rate environment which has led to increased prepayment speeds and fewer active loan purchasers relative to the growing pool of loans available for sale.

Loan servicing revenues of $7.5 million in the third quarter of 2018 rose by $1.0 million, or 15.7%, from the third quarter of 2017 and by $541 thousand, or 7.8%, from the second quarter of 2018. The net loss resulting from the revaluation of the servicing asset totaled $9.4 million for the third quarter of 2018, an increase of $5.7 million compared to the third quarter of 2017 and the second quarter of 2018, largely because of the aforementioned market conditions.

Lease income from solar panels contributed $2.2 million in noninterest income in the third quarter of 2018, compared to $682 thousand in the third quarter of 2017 and $1.9 million in the second quarter of 2018.  The Company began offering operating lease agreements for solar panels to third parties at the end of the first quarter of 2017.

Title insurance income for the third quarter of 2018 was $479 thousand compared to $2.0 million in the third quarter of 2017 and $996 thousand in the second quarter of 2018.  The Company exited the title insurance business during the third quarter of 2018 with the sale of Reltco, Inc.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense for the third quarter of 2018 was $41.2 million compared to $35.9 million for the third quarter of 2017 and $40.8 million for the second quarter of 2018.  The $5.4 million, or 15.0%, increase versus the prior year period reflected the ongoing expansion of the Company’s workforce, industry verticals, infrastructure, and new products in support of its growth strategy.

Salaries and employee benefits for the third quarter of 2018 increased to $20.6 million compared to $19.0 million for the third quarter of 2017 and decreased from $22.1 million for the second quarter of 2018. Included in these totals is stock-based compensation expense in the third quarter of 2018 of $2.5 million compared to $2.0 million for the third quarter of 2017 and $2.2 million for the second quarter of 2018.  The reduction in salaries and benefits for the third quarter of 2018 was influenced by the Company’s departure from the title insurance business which was partially offset by the ongoing expansion of the Company’s workforce and infrastructure to support its initiatives.

Compared to the third quarter of 2017, there were increases in data processing expense of $1.7 million and equipment expense of $1.4 million.  Largely influencing the increase in data processing was the contribution of software development resources to Apiture LLC in the third quarter of 2017 which transferred the recognition of costs associated with the Company’s technology development from salaries and employee benefits to data processing.  The increase in equipment expense reflected the higher levels of depreciation related to solar panels acquired for the Company’s renewable energy leasing business.

During the third quarter of 2018, the Company recorded a $2.7 million net impairment expense associated with the sale of Reltco.

Asset Quality

The unguaranteed exposure of nonperforming loans increased to $12.9 million, or 0.79% of total loans and leases held for investment, at September 30, 2018, compared to $11.5 million, or 0.75%, at June 30, 2018.  Total nonperforming loans increased to $52.7 million in the third quarter of 2018 from $46.1 million at the end of the prior quarter and was primarily related to older verticals.

The unguaranteed exposure of foreclosed assets decreased to $158 thousand at September 30, 2018, from $197 thousand at June 30, 2018.  Foreclosed assets decreased $296 thousand to $1.4 million at September 30, 2018, from $1.7 million at June 30, 2018.

Net charge-offs increased to $2.3 million in the third quarter of 2018 compared to $787 thousand in the second quarter of 2018 and $959 thousand in the third quarter of 2017.  Net charge-offs as a percentage of average held for investment loans and leases, annualized, for the quarters ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, were 0.57% and 0.34%, respectively.

Provision for Loan and Lease Losses

There was a negative provision for loan and lease losses for the third quarter of 2018 totaling $243 thousand compared to provision expenses of $2.1 million for the second quarter of 2018 and $2.4 million for the third quarter of 2017.  The negative provision is primarily a result from updating historical loss factors for industry verticals as they mature, consistent with our methodology for estimating the allowance for loan and lease losses.

The allowance for loan and lease losses totaled $26.8 million at September 30, 2018, compared to $29.4 million at June 30, 2018. The allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases held for investment was 1.64% and 1.91% at September 30, 2018, and June 30, 2018, respectively.

Income Tax

There was a net income tax benefit in the third quarter of 2018 of $3.2 million compared to $5.1 million in the third quarter of 2017 and a tax expense of $491 thousand in the second quarter of 2018.  The Company’s effective tax rate is predominantly driven by the leasing of renewable energy assets that generate investment tax credits.  As the lessor of these assets, the Company is accomplishing broader strategic initiatives in the renewable energy sector.

Deposits

Total deposits decreased slightly by $44.9 million to $2.92 billion at September 30, 2018 from $2.97 billion at June 30, 2018, consistent with desired liquidity levels and stable loan and lease portfolio levels during the quarter. Average total interest-bearing deposits for the third quarter of 2018 decreased $86.7 million, or 2.9%, to $2.91 billion, compared to $2.99 billion for the second quarter of 2018. The ratio of average total loans and leases to average interest-bearing deposits was 79.3% for the third quarter of 2018, compared to 75.1% for the second quarter of 2018.

Conference Call

Live Oak will host a conference call to discuss quarterly results at 9:00 a.m. ET tomorrow morning (October 25, 2018). Media representatives, analysts and the public are invited to listen to this discussion by calling (844) 743-2494 (domestic) or (661) 378-9528 (international) with conference ID 9884327. A live webcast of the conference call along with presentation materials referenced during the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at http://investor.liveoakbank.com. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the Company's website for one year.  A replay of the conference call will also be available until 5:00 p.m. ET November 1, 2018, and can be accessed by dialing (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international).

CFO Commentary

Additional commentary on the quarter by Brett Caines, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, is available at http://investor.liveoakbank.com in the supporting materials for the conference call.

Important Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are based on other than historical data or that express the Company’s plans or expectations regarding future events or determinations are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements based on historical data are not intended and should not be understood to indicate the Company’s expectations regarding future events. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events or determinations. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or determinations, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those presented, either expressed or implied, in this press release. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include changes in Small Business Administration (“SBA”) rules, regulations or loan products, including the Section 7(a) program, changes in SBA standard operating procedures or changes in Live Oak Banking Company's status as an SBA Preferred Lender; changes in rules, regulations or procedures for other government loan programs, including those of the United States Department of Agriculture; a reduction in or the termination of the Company's ability to use the technology-based platform that is critical to the success of its business model, including a failure in or a breach of operational or security systems; competition from other lenders; the Company's ability to attract and retain key personnel; market and economic conditions and the associated impact on the Company; operational, liquidity and credit risks associated with the Company's business; the impact of heightened regulatory scrutiny of financial products and services and the Company's ability to comply with regulatory requirements and expectations; and the other factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and available at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). Except as required by law, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any factors or to publicly announce the result of revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect future events or developments.

About Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.

Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOB) is a financial holding company and the parent company of Live Oak Banking Company.  Live Oak Bancshares and its subsidiaries partner with businesses that have a common focus of changing the banking industry by bringing efficiency and excellence to customers using technology and innovation.

Contacts:
Brett Caines | CFO | Investor Relations | 910.796.1645 & Micah Davis | Marketing Director | Media Relations | 910.550.2255


Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Quarterly Statements of Income (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 Three months ended
 3Q 2018 2Q 2018 1Q 2018 4Q 2017 3Q 2017
Interest income         
Loans and fees on loans$37,724  $36,267  $32,691  $29,343  $26,977 
Investment securities, taxable2,528  2,530  1,117  468  325 
Other interest earning assets1,638  2,179  1,215  725  870 
Total interest income41,890  40,976  35,023  30,536  28,172 
Interest expense         
Deposits14,165  13,927  10,418  7,330  6,758 
Borrowings1  1  129  230  389 
Total interest expense14,166  13,928  10,547  7,560  7,147 
Net interest income27,724  27,048  24,476  22,976  21,025 
Provision for (recovery of) loan and leases losses(243) 2,087  4,392  4,055  2,426 
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses27,967  24,961  20,084  18,921  18,599 
Noninterest income         
Loan servicing revenue7,506  6,965  6,898  6,001  6,490 
Loan servicing asset revaluation(9,380) (3,670) (5,088) (6,307) (3,691)
Net gains on sales of loans22,004  23,061  24,418  23,314  18,148 
Lease income2,194  1,920  1,608  1,165  682 
Gain on contribution to equity method investment      68,000   
Construction supervision fee income578  597  779  699  362 
Title insurance income479  996  1,300  1,762  1,968 
Other noninterest income950  744  841  807  1,101 
Total noninterest income24,331  30,613  30,756  95,441  25,060 
Noninterest expense         
Salaries and employee benefits20,553  22,146  20,209  18,982  19,037 
Travel expense2,003  2,041  1,843  2,089  2,289 
Professional services expense1,228  1,119  1,298  709  1,068 
Advertising and marketing expense1,462  1,868  1,662  1,386  1,516 
Occupancy expense1,588  1,882  1,857  2,177  1,473 
Data processing expense3,661  2,906  2,837  2,913  1,982 
Equipment expense3,649  3,368  3,077  2,474  2,228 
Other loan origination and maintenance expense1,742  1,414  1,329  1,383  1,601 
Renewable energy tax credit investment impairment      690   
FDIC insurance1,105  1,010  572  898  858 
Title insurance closing services expense114  372  426  541  687 
Impairment expense on goodwill and other intangibles, net2,680      3,648   
Other expense1,459  2,704  2,962  3,134  3,117 
Total noninterest expense41,244  40,830  38,072  41,024  35,856 
Income before taxes11,054  14,744  12,768  73,338  7,803 
Income tax expense (benefit)(3,198) 491  315  1,608  (5,059)
Net income$14,252  $14,253  $12,453  $71,730  $12,862 
Earnings per share         
Basic$0.36  $0.36  $0.31  $1.80  $0.34 
Diluted$0.34  $0.34  $0.30  $1.74  $0.33 
Weighted average shares outstanding         
Basic40,119,561  40,027,336  39,926,781  39,879,345  37,366,041 
Diluted41,688,430  41,619,647  41,399,930  41,184,793  38,644,677 


Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.

Quarterly Balance Sheets (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)

 As of the quarter ended
 3Q 2018 2Q 2018 1Q 2018 4Q 2017 3Q 2017
Assets         
Cash and due from banks$368,565  $392,941  $527,952  $295,271  $260,907 
Certificates of deposit with other banks750  2,250  2,250  3,000  3,250 
Investment securities available-for-sale374,284  382,890  376,453  93,355  76,575 
Loans held for sale646,475  757,494  720,511  680,454  692,586 
Loans and leases held for investment1,631,337  1,534,368  1,442,077  1,343,973  1,169,887 
Allowance for loan and lease losses(26,797) (29,350) (28,050) (24,190) (21,027)
Net loans and leases1,604,540  1,505,018  1,414,027  1,319,783  1,148,860 
Premises and equipment, net263,861  234,817  216,831  178,790  129,233 
Foreclosed assets1,429  1,725  1,519  1,281  2,231 
Servicing assets49,261  52,689  53,120  52,298  53,392 
Other assets135,592  143,145  148,200  134,242  65,155 
Total assets$3,444,757  $3,472,969  $3,460,863  $2,758,474  $2,432,189 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity         
Liabilities         
Deposits:         
Noninterest-bearing$48,622  $46,192  $48,755  $57,868  $55,260 
Interest-bearing2,875,666  2,923,044  2,924,586  2,202,395  1,957,631 
Total deposits2,924,288  2,969,236  2,973,341  2,260,263  2,012,891 
Long term borrowings1,506  3,385  3,489  26,564  26,872 
Other liabilities41,733  37,362  35,197  34,714  27,835 
Total liabilities2,967,527  3,009,983  3,012,027  2,321,541  2,067,598 
Shareholders’ equity         
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding         
Class A common stock (voting)276,831  274,043  271,451  268,557  266,336 
Class B common stock (non-voting)49,168  49,168  49,168  49,168  49,168 
Retained earnings157,839  144,791  131,739  120,241  49,707 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(6,608) (5,016) (3,522) (1,033) (620)
Total equity477,230  462,986  448,836  436,933  364,591 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$3,444,757  $3,472,969  $3,460,863  $2,758,474  $2,432,189 


Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.

Statements of Income (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 Nine months ended
 September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017
Interest income   
Loans and fees on loans$106,682  $70,290 
Investment securities, taxable6,175  964 
Other interest earning assets5,032  1,682 
Total interest income117,889  72,936 
Interest expense   
Deposits38,510  16,893 
Borrowings131  985 
Total interest expense38,641  17,878 
Net interest income79,248  55,058 
Provision for loan losses6,236  5,481 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses73,012  49,577 
Noninterest income   
Loan servicing revenue21,369  18,587 
Loan servicing asset revaluation(18,138) (6,864)
Net gains on sales of loans69,483  55,276 
Lease income5,722  691 
Construction supervision fee income1,954  1,077 
Title insurance income2,775  5,803 
Other noninterest income2,535  2,910 
Total noninterest income85,700  77,480 
Noninterest expense   
Salaries and employee benefits62,908  55,687 
Travel expense5,887  6,035 
Professional services expense3,645  4,228 
Advertising and marketing expense4,992  4,977 
Occupancy expense5,327  4,018 
Data processing expense9,404  5,536 
Equipment expense10,094  5,005 
Other loan origination and maintenance expense4,485  3,587 
FDIC insurance2,687  2,308 
Title insurance closing services expense912  1,877 
Impairment expense on goodwill and other intangibles, net2,680   
Other expense7,125  8,883 
Total noninterest expense120,146  102,141 
Income before taxes38,566  24,916 
Income tax benefit(2,392) (3,853)
Net income$40,958  $28,769 
Earnings per share   
Basic$1.02  $0.81 
Diluted$0.98  $0.78 
Weighted average shares outstanding   
Basic40,025,265  35,485,371 
Diluted41,586,987  36,730,054 


Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.

Quarterly Selected Financial Data
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 As of and for the three months ended
 3Q 2018 2Q 2018 1Q 2018 4Q 2017 3Q 2017
Income Statement Data         
Net income$14,252  $14,253  $12,453  $71,730  $12,862 
Per Common Share         
Net income, basic$0.36  $0.36  $0.31  $1.80  $0.34 
Net income, diluted0.34  0.34  0.30  1.74  0.33 
Dividends declared0.03  0.03  0.03  0.03  0.03 
Book value11.89  11.55  11.23  10.95  9.15 
Tangible book value (1)11.89  11.45  11.13  10.85  8.84 
Performance Ratios         
Return on average assets (annualized)1.65% 1.61% 1.64% 11.21% 2.18%
Return on average equity (annualized)12.08  12.34  11.08  68.33  16.79 
Net interest margin3.61  3.46  3.72  4.07  3.91 
Efficiency ratio (1)79.23  70.81  68.93  34.64  77.80 
Noninterest income to total revenue46.74  53.09  55.69  80.60  54.38 
Selected Loan Metrics         
Loans and leases originated$377,337  $491,797  $397,559  $483,422  $395,682 
Guaranteed loans sold298,073  295,216  247,243  211,654  163,843 
Average net gain on sale of guaranteed loans71.81  82.61  98.76  110.15  110.76 
Held for sale guaranteed loans (note amount) (2)896,464  1,075,801  1,068,886  1,087,636  1,093,385 
Outstanding balance of sold loans serviced:         
Guaranteed3,102,820  2,951,379  2,812,108  2,680,641  2,584,163 
Unguaranteed170,784  155,939  174,867  169,355  135,705 
Total3,273,604  3,107,318  2,986,975  2,849,996  2,719,868 
Asset Quality Ratios         
Allowance for loan losses to loans and leases held for investment1.64% 1.91% 1.95% 1.80% 1.80%
Net charge-offs$2,310  $787  $532  $892  $959 
Net charge-offs to average loans and leases held for investment (3)0.57% 0.21% 0.15% 0.28% 0.34%
Nonperforming loans$52,709  $46,105  $36,776  $23,480  $22,420 
Foreclosed assets1,429  1,725  1,519  1,281  2,231 
Nonperforming loans (unguaranteed exposure)12,897  11,466  7,386  3,610  3,299 
Foreclosed assets (unguaranteed exposure)158  197  101  90  446 
Nonperforming loans not guaranteed by the SBA and foreclosures$13,055  $11,663  $7,487  $3,700  $3,745 
Nonperforming loans and foreclosures, not guaranteed by the SBA, to total assets0.38% 0.34% 0.22% 0.13% 0.15%
Capital Ratios         
Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)16.95% 16.78% 16.36% 17.81% 17.78%
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)18.01  17.97  17.51  18.91  18.93 
Tier 1 risk based capital (to risk-weighted assets)16.95  16.78  16.36  17.81  17.78 
Tier 1 leverage capital (to average assets)12.53  11.81  13.32  15.53  13.99 

Notes to Quarterly Selected Financial Data

(1)  See accompanying GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation.
(2)  Includes the entire note amount, including undisbursed funds for the multi-advance loans.
(3)  Quarterly net charge-offs as a percentage of quarterly average loans and leases held for investment, annualized.


Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.

Quarterly Average Balances and Net Interest Margin
(Dollars in thousands)

  Three months ended September 30, 2018 Three months ended June 30, 2018
  Average Balance  Interest Average Yield/Rate Average Balance  Interest Average Yield/Rate
Interest earning assets:            
Interest earning balances in other banks $349,739  $1,638  1.86% $505,351  $2,179  1.73%
Investment securities 388,520  2,528  2.58  383,154  2,530  2.65 
Loans held for sale 693,517  11,270  6.45  744,789  11,937  6.43 
Loans and leases held for investment (1) 1,612,699  26,454  6.51  1,504,738  24,330  6.49 
Total interest earning assets 3,044,475  41,890  5.46  3,138,032  40,976  5.24 
Less: allowance for loan and lease losses (29,266)     (27,930)    
Non-interest earning assets 434,963      424,100     
Total assets $3,450,172      $3,534,202     
             
Interest bearing liabilities:            
Interest bearing checking $31,950  $87  1.08% $36,926  $100  1.09%
Savings 943,958  4,026  1.69  998,521  4,061  1.63 
Money market accounts 120,702  314  1.03  151,880  463  1.22 
Certificates of deposit 1,810,040  9,738  2.13  1,806,063  9,303  2.07 
Total interest bearing deposits 2,906,650  14,165  1.93  2,993,390  13,927  1.87 
Other borrowings 3,365  1  0.12  3,488  1  0.11 
Total interest bearing liabilities 2,910,015  14,166  1.93  2,996,878  13,928  1.86 
Non-interest bearing deposits 46,272      53,922     
Non-interest bearing liabilities 21,804      21,217     
Shareholders' equity 472,081      462,185     
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $3,450,172      $3,534,202     
             
Net interest income and interest rate spread   $27,724  3.53%   $27,048  3.38%
             
Net interest margin     3.61      3.46 
             
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities     104.62%     104.71%

(1)  Average loan and lease balances include non-accruing loans.


Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(Dollars in thousands)

 As of and for the three months ended
 3Q 2018 2Q 2018 1Q 2018 4Q 2017 3Q 2017
Total shareholders’ equity$477,230  $462,986  $448,836  $436,933  $364,591 
Less:         
Goodwill        7,278 
Other intangible assets  3,980  4,122  4,264  5,126 
Tangible shareholders’ equity (a)$477,230  $459,006  $444,714  $432,669  $352,187 
Shares outstanding (c)40,140,417  40,086,409  39,974,148  39,895,583  39,862,147 
Total assets$3,444,757  $3,472,969  $3,460,863  $2,758,474  $2,432,189 
Less:         
Goodwill        7,278 
Other intangible assets  3,980  4,122  4,264  5,126 
Tangible assets (b)$3,444,757  $3,468,989  $3,456,741  $2,754,210  $2,419,785 
Tangible shareholders’ equity to tangible assets (a/b)13.85% 13.23% 12.87% 15.71% 14.55%
Tangible book value per share (a/c)$11.89  $11.45  $11.13  $10.85  $8.84 
Efficiency ratio:         
Noninterest expense (d)$41,244  $40,830  $38,072  $41,024  $35,856 
Net interest income27,724  27,048  24,476  22,976  21,025 
Noninterest income24,331  30,613  30,756  95,441  25,060 
Less: gain on sale of securities         
Adjusted operating revenue (e)$52,055  $57,661  $55,232  $118,417  $46,085 
Efficiency ratio (d/e)79.23% 70.81% 68.93% 34.64% 77.80%


Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands)

 
 Three months ended Nine months ended
 3Q 2018 2Q 2018 3Q 2017 3Q 2018 3Q 2017
Reconciliation of net income to non-GAAP net income for non-routine income and expenses:         
Net income$14,252  $14,253  $12,862  $40,958  $28,769 
Stock based compensation expense for restricted stock awards with an effective grant date of May 24, 2016, as discussed in Note 10 of our March 31, 2016 Form 10-Q360  357  286  1,069  1,010 
Merger costs for acquisition of Reltco and Apiture investment    390    1,156 
Trade-in loss on aircraft        206 
Impairment expense on goodwill and other intangibles, net2,680      2,680   
Renewable energy tax credit investment income, impairment and loss        38 
Income tax effects and adjustments for non-GAAP items *(730) (86) (270) (900) (964)
Other renewable energy tax expense    44    132 
Non-GAAP net income$16,562  $14,524  $13,312  $43,807  $30,347 
* Estimated at 24.0% for 2018 and 40.0% for 2017         
Non-GAAP earnings per share:         
Basic$0.41  $0.36  $0.36  $1.09  $0.86 
Diluted$0.40  $0.35  $0.34  $1.05  $0.83 
          
Weighted-average shares outstanding:         
Basic40,119,561  40,027,336  37,366,041  40,025,265  35,485,371 
Diluted41,688,430  41,619,647  38,644,677  41,586,987  36,370,054 
          
Reconciliation of financial statement line items as reported to adjusted for non-routine income and expenses:         
Noninterest income, as reported$24,331  $30,613  $25,060  $85,700  $77,480 
Renewable energy tax credit investment income        (20)
Noninterest income, as adjusted$24,331  $30,613  $25,060  $85,700  $77,460 
          
Noninterest expense, as reported$41,244  $40,830  $35,856  $120,146  $102,141 
Stock based compensation expense(360) (357) (286) (1,069) (1,010)
Merger costs associated with Reltco and Apiture investment    (390)   (1,156)
Trade-in loss on aircraft        (206)
Impairment expense on goodwill and other intangibles, net(2,680)     (2,680)  
Renewable energy tax credit investment impairment and loss        (58)
Noninterest expense, as adjusted$38,204  $40,473  $35,180  $116,397  $99,711 
          
Income before taxes, as reported$11,054  $14,744  $7,803  $38,566  $24,916 
Renewable energy tax credit investment income        (20)
Stock based compensation expense360  357  286  1,069  1,010 
Merger costs associated with Reltco and Apiture investment    390    1,156 
Trade-in loss on aircraft        206 
Impairment expense on goodwill and other intangibles, net2,680      2,680   
Renewable energy tax credit investment impairment and loss        58 
Income before taxes, as adjusted$14,094  $15,101  $8,479  $42,315  $27,326 
          
Income tax expense (benefit), as reported$(3,198) $491  $(5,059) $(2,392) $(3,853)
Income tax effects and adjustments for non-recurring income and expenses730  86  270  900  964 
Other renewable energy tax expense    (44)   (132)
Income tax expense (benefit), as adjusted$(2,468) $577  $(4,833) $(1,492) $(3,021)

This press release presents the non-GAAP financial measures previously shown. The adjustments to reconcile from the applicable GAAP financial measure to the non-GAAP financial measures are included where applicable in financial results presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company considers these adjustments to be relevant to ongoing operating results. The Company believes that excluding the amounts associated with these adjustments to present the non-GAAP financial measures provides a meaningful base for period-to-period comparisons, which will assist regulators, investors, and analysts in analyzing the operating results or financial position of the Company. The non-GAAP financial measures are used by management to assess the performance of the Company’s business for presentations of Company performance to investors, and for other reasons as may be requested by investors and analysts. The Company further believes that presenting the non-GAAP financial measures will permit investors and analysts to assess the performance of the Company on the same basis as that applied by management. Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited. Although non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by shareholders to evaluate a company, they have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of results reported under GAAP.