S&T Bancorp, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2021 Net Income

INDIANA, Pa., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- S&T Bancorp, Inc. (S&T) (NASDAQ: STBA), the holding company for S&T Bank, with operations in five markets including Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Pennsylvania, Northeast Ohio, Central Ohio and Upstate New York, announced net income of $28.4 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2021 compared to net income of $31.9 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2021, and a net loss of ($33.1) million, or ($0.85) per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2020. A loss of $58.7 million was recognized during the second quarter of 2020 related to a customer fraud resulting from a check kiting scheme. This fraud loss reduced net income by $46.3 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, resulting in a net loss for the second quarter of 2020.

New Chief Executive Officer

Christopher J. McComish has been appointed as the company's chief executive officer, effective August 23, 2021. Chris McComish has over 30 years of financial service experience, providing executive leadership to consumer banking, commercial banking, and wealth management businesses. He has a strong track record of driving growth and transformation while enhancing both digital and human customer engagement. Most recently, Chris served as senior executive vice president of TCF Bank, leading all consumer banking lines of business as well as business banking and wealth management. Prior to TCF, he served as president and CEO of Scottrade Bank, the banking subsidiary of Scottrade Financial Services, Inc. In addition, he served as the head of personal banking and then as chief operating officer for personal and commercial banking at BMO Harris Bank. He began his career at Wachovia Bank, where he spent over 20 years in various regional and line of business leadership roles.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to partner with Chris to lead this great organization," said David Antolik, president and interim chief executive officer. "Chris's experience in executive leadership roles in banking combined with my 30 plus years of  experience at S&T puts us in a position of strength to move our company forward."

Second Quarter of 2021 Highlights:

• Christopher McComish has been appointed as the chief executive officer, effective August 23, 2021.
  
  
• Return on average assets (ROA) of 1.21%, return on average equity (ROE) of 9.65%, return on average tangible equity (ROTE) (non-GAAP) of 14.41% and pre-tax pre-provision income to average assets (PTPP) (non-GAAP) of 1.61%.
  
  
• Net interest margin (FTE) (non-GAAP) decreased 31 basis points to 3.16% compared to 3.47% for the first quarter of 2021 primarily due to higher cash balances and a lower Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) contribution.
  
  
• Ex-PPP portfolio loans decreased $12.7 million and total portfolio loans decreased $175.8 million compared to March 31, 2021.
  
  
• Deposits increased $139.2 million to $8.0 billion at June 30, 2021 compared to March 31, 2021.
  
  
• The allowance for credit losses to total portfolio loans was 1.56% at June 30, 2021 compared to 1.60% at March 31, 2021.
  
  
• S&T's Board of Directors declared a $0.28 per share dividend which was consistent with the $0.28 per share dividend declared in the same period in the prior year.

"We continue to see positive signs of a recovery across all of our markets," said David Antolik. "Customer activity has increased substantially and our loan pipeline exceeds pre-pandemic levels making us optimistic about our growth prospects for the second half of 2021."

Net Interest Income

Net interest income decreased $2.4 million to $68.3 million for the second quarter of 2021 compared to $70.7 million for the first quarter of 2021. The decrease in net interest income was primarily due to a lower contribution from PPP and lower average loan balances ex-PPP. The PPP contribution decreased $1.7 million to $4.1 million for the second quarter of 2021 compared to $5.8 million in the first quarter of 2021. Average portfolio loans ex-PPP decreased $123.1 million compared to the first quarter of 2021. Net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent basis (NIM) (FTE) (non-GAAP) decreased 31 basis points to 3.16% compared to 3.47% in the prior quarter. The decline in NIM (FTE) (non-GAAP) was due to a higher average cash balance (18 basis points), a lower PPP contribution (8 basis points) and lower loan yields (7 basis points). Partially offsetting these declines were lower costing liabilities which increased NIM (FTE) (Non-GAAP) by 5 basis points.

Asset Quality

The provision for credit losses decreased $0.5 million to $2.6 million for the second quarter of 2021 compared to $3.1 million in the first quarter of 2021. Net loan charge-offs were $7.5 million for the second quarter of 2021 compared to $5.8 million in the first quarter of 2021. Total nonperforming loans decreased $22.6 million to $112.6 million, or 1.61% of total loans, at June 30, 2021 compared to $135.2 million, or 1.88% of total loans at March 31, 2021. The allowance for credit losses was 1.56% of total portfolio loans as of June 30, 2021 compared to 1.60% at March 31, 2021. The allowance for credit losses was 1.64% of total portfolio ex-PPP loans at June 30, 2021 compared to 1.72% at March 31, 2021.

Noninterest Income and Expense

Noninterest income decreased $1.8 million to $15.4 million in the second quarter of 2021 compared to $17.2 million in the first quarter of 2021. Mortgage banking income decreased $2.6 million due to a lower volume of loans sold and a decrease in the mortgage servicing rights valuation. Debit and credit card fees were strong with a $0.6 million increase compared to the prior quarter.

Noninterest expense increased $0.2 million to $45.8 million for the second quarter of 2021 compared to $45.6 million in the first quarter of 2021. Salaries and employee benefits increased $1.2 million due to annual merit increases and higher incentives.

Financial Condition

Total assets increased $166.9 million to $9.5 billion at June 30, 2021 compared to $9.3 billion at March 31, 2021. Cash increased $313.8 million to $985.3 million at June 30, 2021 compared to March 31, 2021 due to PPP forgiveness and an increase in deposits as a result of stimulus programs. Total portfolio loans decreased $175.8 million compared to March 31, 2021. PPP originations were $31.1 million and PPP forgiveness was $194.2 million during the second quarter of 2021. Loan activity continues to be impacted by the pandemic. Deposits increased $139.2 million with a favorable mix of higher deposits across all categories except certificates of deposits. S&T continues to maintain a strong capital position with all capital ratios above the well-capitalized thresholds of federal bank regulatory agencies.

Dividend

The Board of Directors of S&T declared a $0.28 per share cash dividend on July 19, 2021. This is unchanged from the same period in the prior year. The dividend is payable August 19, 2021 to shareholders of record on August 5, 2021.

Conference Call

S&T will host its second quarter 2021 earnings conference call live over the Internet at 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 22, 2021. To access the webcast, go to S&T's webpage at www.stbancorp.com and click on "Events & Presentations." Select "2nd Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call" and follow the instructions. After the live presentation, the webcast will be archived on this website for at least 90 days. A replay of the call will also be available until July 29, 2021, by dialing 1.877.481.4010; the Conference ID is 41690.

About S&T Bancorp, Inc. and S&T Bank

S&T Bancorp, Inc. is a $9.5 billion bank holding company that is headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania and trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol STBA. Its principal subsidiary, S&T Bank was established in 1902 and operates in five markets including Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Pennsylvania, Northeast Ohio, Central Ohio, and Upstate New York. For more information visit stbancorp.com or stbank.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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