East West Bancorp Reports Net Income for Second Quarter 2013 of $74.0 Million, up 5% from Prior Year, and Earnings Per Share of $0.52, up 11% from Prior Year

PASADENA, Calif.--()--East West Bancorp, Inc. (“East West”) (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank, the financial bridge between the United States and Greater China, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2013. For the second quarter of 2013, net income was $74.0 million or $0.52 per dilutive share. East West increased second quarter net income by $3.5 million or 5% and increased earnings per dilutive share $0.05 or 11% from the prior year period.

“East West is pleased to report solid earnings of $74.0 million or $0.52 per share for the second quarter of 2013, an increase in earnings per share of 11% from the prior year period,” stated Dominic Ng, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of East West. “Our financial results for the second quarter of 2013 were driven by strong loan originations, resulting in an increase in total loans receivable of 6% or $920.8 million during the quarter to a record $16.3 billion as of June 30, 2013. Currently, high quality loan growth is challenging for the banking industry. Our unique value proposition as the bridge between East and West allows us to successfully and prudently grow our loan portfolio. Further, during the quarter, we grew total deposits to a record $19.3 billion and non-interest bearing demand deposits to a record $5.1 billion, or 27% of total deposits.”

Ng continued, “For the second quarter of 2013, East West achieved a return on equity of 12.59%, and a return on assets of 1.29%. Our results for the second quarter of 2013 mark the ninth consecutive quarter East West has increased both net income and earnings per share. East West has strong earnings and a healthy balance sheet, resulting in high capital levels. During the second quarter, we completed the $200 million stock repurchase program approved by the Board earlier in the year. Year to date, we have repurchased 8 million shares of common stock.”

“We are pleased with the strong results for the second quarter of 2013 and believe East West is on track for another year of record earnings. I am confident that as the economic environment continues to improve in the U.S., East West will continue to be able to expand our market share, grow our profitability, and deliver strong financial results for our shareholders,” concluded Ng.

Quarterly Results Summary

      Quarter Ended
Dollars in millions, except per share       June 30, 2013           March 31, 2013           June 30, 2012
Net income $ 74.02 $ 72.09 $ 70.56
Net income available to common shareholders $ 72.30 $ 70.38 $ 68.84
Earnings per share (diluted) $ 0.52 $ 0.50 $ 0.47
Tangible book value per common share $ 13.55 $ 13.66 $ 12.67
 
Return on average assets 1.29 % 1.30 % 1.32 %
Return on average common equity 12.59 % 12.45 % 12.46 %
 

Net interest income, adjusted(1)

$ 192.17 $ 184.62 $ 194.65

Net interest margin, adjusted(1)

3.62 % 3.62 % 4.01 %
Cost of deposits 0.33 % 0.37 % 0.45 %
Efficiency ratio 40.40 % 43.28 % 41.54 %
 

Second Quarter 2013 Highlights

  • Strong Second Quarter Earnings – For the second quarter of 2013, net income was $74.0 million or $0.52 per dilutive share. Net income grew $1.9 million or 3% from the first quarter of 2013 and $3.5 million or 5% from the second quarter of 2012. Earnings per dilutive share grew 4% or $0.02 from the first quarter of 2013 and 11% or $0.05 from the second quarter of 2012.
  • Capital Actions – During the second quarter of 2013, we repurchased 4.5 million shares of our common stock at a weighted average price of $25.18 per share for a total cost of $113.0 million and completed the $200 million stock repurchase program authorized by the Board in January 2013. Further, on May 1, 2013, we converted all shares of the Series A Preferred Stock into 5.6 million shares of common stock.
  • Strong Capital Levels – Capital levels for East West remain high. As of June 30, 2013, East West’s Tier 1 risk-based capital and total risk-based ratios were 12.9% and 14.3%, respectively, compared to the well capitalized requirements of 6% and 10%, respectively.
  • Strong Loan Growth – Quarter to date, total loans receivable (including both covered and non-covered loans) grew 6% or $920.8 million to a record $16.3 billion as of June 30, 2013. This growth was due to a 9% or $1.2 billion increase in non-covered loans, partially offset by a decrease in loans covered under loss-share agreements of 9% or $248.4 million, quarter to date. The strong growth in non-covered loans was due to increases in commercial and industrial loans, consumer loans, single family residential loans, and commercial real estate loans.
  • Strong Deposit Growth – Total deposits increased to record levels, increasing 2% or $346.5 million to a record $19.3 billion as of June 30, 2013. During the second quarter, core deposits increased by 3% or $428.8 million to a record $13.3 billion. The strong growth in core deposits for the quarter was fueled by a 6% or $290.4 million increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits to a record $5.1 billion as of June 30, 2013.
  • Efficiency Ratio Improves – For the second quarter of 2013, the efficiency ratio improved to 40.40% from 43.28% in the first quarter of 2013 and 41.54% in the second quarter of 2012.
  • Nonperforming Assets Down to 0.57% of Total Assets – Nonperforming assets decreased to $133.5 million, or 0.57% of total assets at June 30, 2013, a $26.0 million or 16% decrease from March 31, 2013 and a $22.2 million or 14% decrease from June 30, 2012.

Management Guidance

The Company is providing guidance for the third quarter and full year of 2013. Management currently estimates that fully diluted earnings per share for the full year of 2013 will range from $2.05 to $2.09, an increase of $0.16 to $0.20 or 8% to 11% from $1.89 for the full year of 2012. This EPS guidance for the remainder of 2013 is based on a stable balance sheet, total loan growth of approximately $250 million per quarter (including both covered and non-covered loans), an adjusted net interest margin ranging from 3.50% to 3.60%1, provision for loan losses of approximately $5.0 million to $7.5 million per quarter, noninterest expense, adjusted for FDIC reimbursements, of approximately $95.0 million to $97.5 million per quarter, and an effective tax rate of 34%.

Management currently estimates that fully diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2013 will range from $0.51 to $0.53 per dilutive share, based on the assumptions stated above.

The guidance for the third quarter and for the full year of 2013 does not include the impact of the additional $100.0 million stock repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors of East West and discussed elsewhere in this release.

Balance Sheet Summary

At June 30, 2013, total assets increased $206.5 million or 1% to $23.3 billion compared to $23.1 billion at March 31, 2013. Average earning assets also increased during the second quarter, up 3% or $593.6 million to $21.3 billion compared to the prior quarter. The increase in average earning assets during the second quarter was primarily attributable to increases in average balances for non-covered loans.

Total loans receivable increased to $16.3 billion at June 30, 2013, compared to $15.4 billion at March 31 2013. This quarter to date increase in loans receivable stemmed from growth in the non-covered loan portfolio, partially offset by a decrease in the covered loan portfolio. During the quarter, the Company purchased approximately $270.0 million of insurance premium financing loans, which are included in the commercial and consumer loan portfolios, as applicable. Excluding the impact of this loan portfolio purchase, non-covered loans receivable increased 7% or $899.3 million quarter to date, largely due to increases in commercial and industrial, single family and commercial real estate loans.

Covered Loans

Covered loans, net of discount totaled $2.5 billion as of June 30, 2013, a decrease of $248.4 million or 9% from March 31, 2013. The decrease in the covered loan portfolio was primarily due to payoffs and paydown activity, as well as charge-offs.

The covered loan portfolio is comprised of loans acquired from the FDIC-assisted acquisitions of United Commercial Bank (UCB) and Washington First International Bank (WFIB) which are covered under loss-share agreements with the FDIC. During the second quarter of 2013, we recorded a net decrease in the FDIC indemnification asset and receivable included in noninterest (loss)/income of ($47.9) million, largely due to the continuing payoffs and the continuing improved credit performance of the UCB portfolio as compared to our original estimate. Under the loss-share agreements with the FDIC, East West Bank is required to pay the FDIC a calculated amount if specific thresholds of losses are not reached. Included in the net decrease in the FDIC indemnification asset and receivable of ($47.9) million for the second quarter of 2013 is an expense of $15.4 million for this liability due to the continuing strong credit performance of the covered portfolios.

Deposits

At June 30, 2013, total deposits reached a record $19.3 billion, an increase of 2% or $346.5 million from $18.9 billion at March 31, 2013. In the second quarter of 2013, we continued to execute our strategy to grow low-cost, commercial deposits while reducing our reliance on time deposits. Core deposits increased to a record $13.3 billion at June 30, 2013, an increase of 3% or $428.8 million from March 31, 2013. The increase in core deposits during the second quarter of 2013 was largely driven by an increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits which increased by 6% or $290.4 million to a record $5.1 billion as of June 30, 2013. Time deposits decreased by 1% or $82.3 million from March 31, 2013 to $6.0 billion at June 30, 2013.

Second Quarter 2013 Operating Results

Net Interest Income

Net interest income, adjusted for the net impact of covered loan dispositions, totaled $192.2 million for the second quarter of 2013, an increase of 4% or $7.6 million from $184.6 million for the first quarter of 2013. The core net interest margin, excluding the net impact to interest income of $35.5 million resulting from covered loan activity and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset, totaled 3.62% for the second quarter of 2013. This compares to a core net interest margin of 3.62% and 4.01%, excluding the net impact to interest income of $24.7 million and $38.5 million resulting from covered loan activity and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset, for the first quarter of 2013 and second quarter of 2012, respectively.1

The core net interest margin totaled 3.62% for the second quarter of 2013, reflecting no change from the first quarter of 2013. The increase in the core net interest margin compared to the guidance provided in the prior quarter earnings release was largely due to stronger than expected loan growth and also a result of the improvement in both the composition and the cost of deposits.

During the second quarter, the cost of funds decreased to 0.55%, a decrease of 5 basis points from the first quarter of 2013. Additionally, interest expense for the second quarter of 2013 was $27.7 million, a decrease of 5% or $1.4 million from the first quarter of 2013. The reduction in the cost of funds and interest expense for the quarter is primarily due to the growth of lower cost, core deposits and a reduced reliance on time deposits. The Company increased core deposit balances by 3% or $428.8 million, quarter over quarter. These combined actions resulted in a reduction in the cost of deposits to 0.33% for the second quarter of 2013, a reduction of 4 basis points from 0.37% in the prior quarter.

Noninterest (Loss)/ Income & Expense

The Company reported total noninterest (loss)/income for the second quarter of 2013 of ($12.4) million, compared to a noninterest loss of ($2.1) million and ($11.7) million in the first quarter of 2013 and the second quarter of 2012, respectively. The additional ($10.3) million of noninterest loss in the current quarter compared to the first quarter of 2013 is due to changes in the net reduction of the FDIC indemnification asset and FDIC receivable.

Branch fees, letter of credit and foreign exchange income, ancillary loan fees and other operating income totaled $30.3 million in the second quarter of 2013, an increase of 26% or $6.3 million from $24.0 million in the first quarter of 2013 and an increase of 37% or $8.1 million from $22.2 million in the second quarter of 2012. In addition, included in noninterest income for the second quarter of 2013 were net gains of $5.3 million on sales of $123.5 million of investment securities. A summary of fees and other operating income for the second quarter of 2013, compared to the first quarter of 2013 and second quarter of 2012 is detailed below:

               
Quarter Ended % Change
($ in thousands) June 30, 2013           March 31, 2013           June 30, 2012 (Yr/Yr)
 
Branch fees $ 8,119 $ 7,654 $ 7,821 4 %
Letters of credit fees and foreign exchange income 9,075 7,398 5,101 78 %
Ancillary loan fees 2,634 2,052 2,188 20 %
Other operating income   10,504   6,901   7,097 48 %
Total fees & other operating income $ 30,332 $ 24,005 $ 22,207 37 %
 

Noninterest expense totaled $94.4 million for the second quarter of 2013, a decrease of 2% or $1.9 million from the first quarter of 2013 and a decrease of 7% or $7.2 million from the second quarter of 2012.

Noninterest expense, excluding the impact of reimbursable (payable) amounts from (to) the FDIC on covered assets and prepayment penalties for FHLB advances, totaled $91.5 million for the second quarter of 2013.1 A summary of noninterest expense for the second quarter of 2013, compared to the first quarter of 2013 and second quarter of 2012 is detailed below:

       
($ in thousands) Quarter Ended
June 30, 2013           March 31, 2013           June 30, 2012

Total noninterest expense

$ 94,420 $ 96,355 $ 101,608

Amounts to be reimbursed by the FDIC on covered assets (80% of actual expense amount)*

2,910 (61 ) 2,683
Prepayment penalties for FHLB advances   -   -     2,336
Noninterest expense excluding reimbursable amounts and prepayment penalties for FHLB advances $ 91,510 $ 96,416   $ 96,589
   
*     Pursuant to the shared-loss agreements, the FDIC reimburses the Company 80% of eligible losses with respect to covered assets. The FDIC also shares in 80% of the recoveries or gains with respect to covered assets. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company had a net $61 thousand payable to the FDIC, mainly due to a net gain on sale of OREOs.
 

Total noninterest expense for the second quarter, excluding the impact of reimbursable (payable) amounts from (to) the FDIC on covered assets and prepayment penalties for FHLB advances, decreased 5% or $4.9 million from the prior quarter to $91.5 million for the second quarter of 2013. The decrease in noninterest expense, quarter over quarter was primarily due to compensation and employee benefits. Compensation and employee benefits decreased $3.7 million or 8% from the first quarter 2013, resulting from a decrease in payroll taxes and an increase in the offset to compensation expense from deferred loan costs due to an increase in origination volume.

The effective tax rate for the second quarter was 33.8% as compared to 32.3% in the prior quarter. The effective tax rate for the first quarter 2013 was reduced by the impact of $1.6 million from the retroactive extension of certain exemptions as part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 which was signed into law in 2013.

Credit Quality

Non-covered Loans

The Company recorded provision for loan losses for non-covered loans of $8.3 million for the second quarter of 2013. This compares to a reversal of provision for loan losses of $762 thousand for the first quarter of 2013, and a provision for loan losses of $16.6 million for the second quarter of 2012. The increase in the provision for loan losses for non-covered loans compared to the prior quarter was largely due to the increase in non-covered loan balances during the second quarter of 2013. Total net charge-offs on non-covered loans totaled $4.0 million for the second quarter of 2013, an increase from net charge-offs of $540 thousand in the first quarter of 2013.

Nonaccrual loans, excluding covered loans, totaled 0.69% of total loans or $112.0 million as of June 30, 2013, a decrease from both 0.83% of total loans at March 31, 2013 and 0.78% of total loans at December 31, 2012. The nonperforming assets to total assets ratio also decreased, down to 0.57% as of June 30, 2013, compared to 0.69% as of March 31, 2013, and 0.72% as of June 30, 2012.

The allowance for non-covered loan losses was $233.5 million or 1.73% of non-covered loans receivable at June 30, 2013. This compares to an allowance for non-covered loan losses of $228.8 million or 1.85% of non-covered loans at March 31, 2013 and $219.5 million or 2.03% of non-covered loans at June 30, 2012.

Covered Loans

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a provision for loan losses of $186 thousand, on covered loans outside of the scope of ASC 310-30 and $537 thousand on covered loans within the scope of ASC 310-30. As these loans are covered under loss-sharing agreements with the FDIC, for any charge-offs, the Company records income of 80% of the charge-off amount in noninterest income as a net increase in the FDIC receivable, resulting in a net impact to earnings of 20% of the charge-off amount.

Capital Strength

(Dollars in millions)                          
June 30, 2013

Well Capitalized

Regulatory

Requirement

Total Excess Above

Well Capitalized

Requirement

 
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio 8.8 % 5.00 % $ 860
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 12.9 % 6.00 % 1,063
Total risk-based capital ratio 14.3 % 10.00 % 672
Tangible equity to tangible assets ratio 8.1 % N/A N/A
Tangible equity to risk weighted assets ratio 12.1 % N/A N/A
 

Our capital ratios remain very strong. As of June 30, 2013, our Tier 1 leverage capital ratio totaled 8.8%, our Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio totaled 12.9% and our total risk-based capital ratio totaled 14.3%.

The Company is focused on active capital management and is committed to maintaining strong capital levels that exceed regulatory requirements while also supporting balance sheet growth and providing a strong return to our shareholders. East West's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program in January of 2013 for up to $200.0 million of the Company's common stock, which the Company completed during the second quarter 2013. The Company repurchased 4.5 million shares of common stock at an average price of $25.18 per share or a total cost of $113.0 million, during the second quarter of 2013. In addition, on July 17, 2013, East West's Board of Directors authorized a new repurchase program to buy back up to $100.0 million of the Company's common stock.

Additionally, on May 1, 2013, the Company converted all 85,710 shares of Series A Preferred Stock into 5.6 million shares of common stock.

Dividend Payout and Capital Actions

East West’s Board of Directors has declared third quarter dividends for the common stock. The common stock cash dividend of $0.15 is payable on or about August 15, 2013 to shareholders of record on July 31, 2013.

Conference Call

East West will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2013 earnings with the public on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. PDT/11:30 a.m. EDT. The public and investment community are invited to listen as management discusses second quarter results and operating developments. The following dial-in information is provided for participation in the conference call: Calls within the US – (888) 317-6016; Calls within Canada – (855) 669-9657; International calls – (412) 317-6016. A listen-only live broadcast of the call also will be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website at www.eastwestbank.com.

About East West

East West Bancorp is a publicly owned company with $23.3 billion in assets and is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “EWBC”. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, East West Bank, is one of the largest independent banks headquartered in California. East West is a premier bank focused exclusively on the United States and Greater China markets and operates over 120 locations worldwide, including in the United States markets of California, New York, Georgia, Massachusetts, Texas and Washington. In Greater China, East West’s presence includes a full service branch in Hong Kong and representative offices in Beijing, Shenzhen and Taipei. Through a wholly-owned subsidiary bank, East West’s presence in Greater China also includes full service branches in Shanghai and Shantou and a representative office in Guangzhou. For more information on East West Bancorp, visit the Company's website at www.eastwestbank.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain matters set forth herein (including any exhibits hereto) constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including forward-looking statements relating to the Company’s current business plans and expectations regarding future operating results. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, local, regional, national and international economic, political or industry conditions and events and the impact they may have on us and our customers; our ability to attract deposits and other sources of liquidity; continued deterioration in values of real estate in California and other states where our bank makes loans, both residential and commercial; our ability to manage the loan portfolios acquired from FDIC-assisted acquisitions within the limits of the loss protection provided by the FDIC; changes in the financial performance and/or condition of our borrowers; changes in the level of nonperforming assets, reserve requirements, and charge-offs; the effect of changes in laws, regulations, and accounting standards, and related costs of these changes; inflation, interest rate, securities market and monetary fluctuations; changes in the competitive environment among financial and bank holding companies and other financial service providers; changes in our organization, management; the adequacy of our enterprise risk management framework; the ability to manage our growth and the effect of acquisitions we may make and the integration of acquired businesses and branching efforts; our success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing items and other factors set forth in the Company’s public reports including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and particularly the discussion of risk factors within that document.

1 See reconciliation of the GAAP financial measure to the non-GAAP financial measure in the tables attached.

                         
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
June 30, 2013 March 31, 2013 June 30, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,050,214 $ 1,736,865 $ 2,459,614
Short-term investments 330,438 379,029 254,714
Securities purchased under resale agreements 1,450,000 1,400,000 675,000
Investment securities 2,667,172 2,588,993 1,873,739

Loans receivable, excluding covered loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $233,480, $228,796 and $219,454)

13,509,241 12,346,538 10,693,466

Covered loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $9,629, $10,110 and $7,173)

  2,504,315   2,752,269   3,416,613
Total loans receivable, net 16,013,556 15,098,807 14,110,079
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock 134,250 144,831 171,971
FDIC indemnification asset 219,942 276,834 409,287
Other real estate owned, net 21,433 32,324 43,222
Other real estate owned covered, net 29,836 28,567 35,577
Premiums on deposits acquired, net 51,501 53,875 61,480
Goodwill 337,438 337,438 337,438
Other assets   1,002,626   1,024,392   1,093,613
Total assets $ 23,308,406 $ 23,101,955 $ 21,525,734
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Deposits $ 19,282,207 $ 18,935,702 $ 17,341,872
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 314,022 313,494 362,885
Securities sold under repurchase agreements 995,000 995,000 995,000
Long-term debt 137,178 137,178 212,178
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   322,048   377,462   318,859
Total liabilities 21,050,455 20,758,836 19,230,794
Stockholders' equity   2,257,951   2,343,119   2,294,940
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 23,308,406 $ 23,101,955 $ 21,525,734
Book value per common share $ 16.40 $ 16.55 $ 15.51
Tangible book value per common share $ 13.55 $ 13.66 $ 12.67
Number of common shares at period end 137,705 136,578 142,646
 
 
                         
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
TOTAL LOANS AND DEPOSIT DETAIL
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
AS OF JUNE 30, 2013
Non-covered

Covered, net of

discount

Total loans

receivable

Loans receivable
Real estate - single family $ 2,575,975 $ 290,501 $ 2,866,476
Real estate - multifamily 929,867 459,921 1,389,788
Real estate - commercial 3,917,082 987,521 4,904,603
Real estate - land and construction 233,302 263,445 496,747
Commercial 4,709,675 442,788 5,152,463
Consumer   1,160,013     69,768     1,229,781  
Total loans receivable, excluding loans held for sale 13,525,914 2,513,944 16,039,858
Loans held for sale   245,026         245,026  
Total loans receivable 13,770,940 2,513,944 16,284,884
Unearned fees, premiums and discounts (28,219 ) (28,219 )
Allowance for loan losses   (233,480 )   (9,629 )   (243,109 )
Net loans receivable $ 13,509,241 $ 2,504,315 $ 16,013,556
 
 
June 30, 2013 March 31, 2013 June 30, 2012
Loans receivable
Real estate - single family $ 2,575,975 $ 2,334,913 $ 2,017,877
Real estate - multifamily 929,867 919,220 912,941
Real estate - commercial 3,917,082 3,754,434 3,444,957
Real estate - land and construction 233,302 241,878 299,739
Commercial 4,709,675 4,280,789 3,418,637
Consumer   1,160,013     843,794     700,719  
Total non-covered loans receivable, excluding loans held for sale 13,525,914 12,375,028 10,794,870
Loans held for sale 245,026 226,635 137,812
Covered loans, net of discount   2,513,944     2,762,379     3,423,786  
Total loans receivable 16,284,884 15,364,042 14,356,468
Unearned fees, premiums and discounts (28,219 ) (26,329 ) (19,762 )
Allowance for loan losses on non-covered loans (233,480 ) (228,796 ) (219,454 )
Allowance for loan losses on covered loans   (9,629 )   (10,110 )   (7,173 )
Net loans receivable $ 16,013,556 $ 15,098,807 $ 14,110,079
 
Deposits
Noninterest-bearing demand $ 5,128,894 $ 4,838,523 $ 3,828,116
Interest-bearing checking 1,483,854 1,443,546 1,044,439
Money market 5,172,192 5,184,111 4,913,524
Savings   1,544,935     1,434,896     1,254,072  
Total core deposits 13,329,875 12,901,076 11,040,151
Time deposits   5,952,332     6,034,626     6,301,721  
Total deposits $ 19,282,207 $ 18,935,702 $ 17,341,872
 
 
                         
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2013 March 31, 2013 June 30, 2012
 
Interest and dividend income $ 255,353 $ 238,423 $ 266,362
Interest expense   (27,709 )   (29,132 )   (33,205 )
Net interest income before provision for loan losses 227,644 209,291 233,157
(Provision for) reversal of loan losses, excluding covered loans (8,277 ) 762 (16,595 )
(Provision for) reversal of loan losses on covered loans   (723 )   (5,089 )   1,095  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses 218,644 204,964 217,657
Noninterest loss (12,354 ) (2,099 ) (11,655 )
Noninterest expense   (94,420 )   (96,355 )   (101,608 )
Income before provision for income taxes 111,870 106,510 104,394
Provision for income taxes   37,855     34,419     33,837  
Net income 74,015 72,091 70,557
Preferred stock dividend   (1,714 )   (1,714 )   (1,714 )
Net income available to common stockholders $ 72,301 $ 70,377 $ 68,843
Net income per share, basic $ 0.52 $ 0.51 $ 0.48
Net income per share, diluted $ 0.52 $ 0.50 $ 0.47
Shares used to compute per share net income:
- Basic 137,536 137,648 142,107
- Diluted 137,816 143,519 147,786
 
 
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2013 March 31, 2013 June 30, 2012
Noninterest loss:
Branch fees $ 8,119 $ 7,654 $ 7,821
Decrease in FDIC indemnification asset and FDIC receivable (47,905 ) (31,899 ) (40,345 )
Net (loss) gain on sales of loans (354 ) 94 6,375
Letters of credit fees and foreign exchange income 9,075 7,398 5,101
Net gain on sales of investment securities 5,345 5,577 71
Net gain on sale of fixed assets 228 124 37
Ancillary loan fees 2,634 2,052 2,188
Other operating income   10,504     6,901     7,097  

Total noninterest loss

$ (12,354 ) $ (2,099 ) $ (11,655 )
 
Noninterest expense:
Compensation and employee benefits $ 42,026 $ 45,731 $ 42,863
Occupancy and equipment expense 13,706 13,808 13,057
Loan related expenses 3,573 3,584 4,175
Other real estate owned (gain on sale) expense (1,188 ) (984 ) 4,486
Deposit insurance premiums and regulatory assessments 3,875 3,782 3,323
Prepayment penalties for FHLB advances 2,336
Legal expense 5,467 4,444 4,150
Amortization of premiums on deposits acquired 2,375 2,409 2,838
Data processing 2,200 2,437 2,197
Consulting expense 1,003 454 1,568
Amortization of investments in affordable housing partnerships 5,064 4,283 4,425
Other operating expense   16,319     16,407     16,190  
Total noninterest expense $ 94,420 $ 96,355 $ 101,608
 
 
                     
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
Year To Date
June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012
 
Interest and dividend income $ 493,776 $ 520,412
Interest expense   (56,841 )   (68,337 )
Net interest income before provision for loan losses 436,935 452,075
Provision for loan losses, excluding covered loans (7,515 ) (33,074 )
Provision for loan losses on covered loans   (5,812 )   (526 )
Net interest income after provision for loan losses 423,608 418,475
Noninterest (loss) income (14,453 ) 10,085
Noninterest expense   (190,775 )   (216,371 )
Income before provision for income taxes 218,380 212,189
Provision for income taxes   72,274     73,549  
Net income 146,106 138,640
Preferred stock dividend   (3,428 )   (3,428 )
Net income available to common stockholders $ 142,678 $ 135,212
Net income per share, basic $ 1.03 $ 0.93
Net income per share, diluted $ 1.03 $ 0.92
Shares used to compute per share net income:
- Basic 137,592 143,727
- Diluted 141,573 149,414
 
 
Year To Date
June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012
Noninterest (loss) income:
Branch fees $ 15,773 $ 15,484
Decrease in FDIC indemnification asset and FDIC receivable (79,804 ) (45,763 )
Net (loss) gain on sales of loans (260 ) 11,554
Letters of credit fees and foreign exchange income 16,473 11,172
Net gain on sales of investment securities 10,922 554
Net gain on sale of fixed assets 352 73
Impairment loss on investment securities (99 )
Ancillary loan fees 4,686 4,196
Other operating income   17,405     12,914  
Total noninterest (loss) income $ (14,453 ) $ 10,085
 
Noninterest expense:
Compensation and employee benefits $ 87,757 $ 89,272
Occupancy and equipment expense 27,514 26,575
Loan related expenses 7,157 8,656
Other real estate owned (gain on sale) expense (2,172 ) 15,351
Deposit insurance premiums and regulatory assessments 7,657 7,315
Prepayment penalties for FHLB advances 3,657
Legal expense 9,911 11,323
Amortization of premiums on deposits acquired 4,784 5,711
Data processing 4,637 4,661
Consulting expense 1,457 3,035
Amortization of investments in affordable housing partnerships 9,347 8,891
Other operating expense   32,726     31,924  
Total noninterest expense $ 190,775 $ 216,371
 
 
                         
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Average Balances Quarter Ended
June 30, 2013 March 31, 2013 June 30, 2012
Loans receivable
Real estate - single family $ 2,444,883 $ 2,255,091 $ 1,991,863
Real estate - multifamily 924,552 895,202 914,223
Real estate - commercial 3,800,664 3,663,328 3,458,288
Real estate - land and construction 224,509 245,928 313,992
Commercial 4,478,848 4,206,571 3,278,965
Consumer   1,225,830     961,813     785,341  
Total loans receivable, excluding covered loans 13,099,286 12,227,933 10,742,672
Covered loans   2,641,324     2,844,992     3,572,300  
Total loans receivable 15,740,610 15,072,925 14,314,972
Investment securities 2,582,899 2,632,823 2,487,725
Earning assets 21,289,420 20,695,793 19,508,910
Total assets 22,994,664 22,576,638 21,527,394
 
Deposits
Noninterest-bearing demand $ 4,882,823 $ 4,479,746 $ 3,724,399
Interest-bearing checking 1,440,538 1,285,270 978,085
Money market 5,089,063 5,118,495 4,831,665
Savings   1,499,428     1,423,090     1,232,663  
Total core deposits 12,911,852 12,306,601 10,766,812
Time deposits   5,993,464     6,068,759     6,474,566  
Total deposits 18,905,316 18,375,360 17,241,378
Interest-bearing liabilities 15,468,377 15,341,224 15,118,148
Stockholders' equity 2,331,306 2,376,260 2,305,942
 
 
Selected Ratios Quarter Ended
June 30, 2013 March 31, 2013 June 30, 2012
For The Period
Return on average assets 1.29 % 1.30 % 1.32 %
Return on average common equity 12.59 % 12.45 % 12.46 %
Interest rate spread 4.09 % 3.90 % 4.61 %
Net interest margin 4.29 % 4.10 % 4.81 %
Yield on earning assets 4.81 % 4.67 % 5.49 %
Cost of deposits 0.33 % 0.37 % 0.45 %
Cost of funds 0.55 % 0.60 % 0.71 %

Noninterest expense/average assets(1)

1.52 % 1.61 % 1.72 %

Efficiency ratio(2)

40.40 % 43.28 % 41.54 %
 
(1)     Excludes the amortization of intangibles, amortization of premiums on deposits acquired, amortization of investments in affordable housing partnerships and prepayment penalties for FHLB advances.
(2) Represents noninterest expense, excluding the amortization of intangibles, amortization of premiums on deposits acquired, amortization of investments in affordable housing partnerships and prepayment penalties for FHLB advances, divided by the aggregate of net interest income before provision for loan losses and noninterest income, excluding items that are non-recurring in nature.
 
 
                     
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Average Balances Year To Date
June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012
Loans receivable
Real estate - single family $ 2,350,511 $ 1,934,946
Real estate - multifamily 909,959 922,737
Real estate - commercial 3,732,375 3,470,374
Real estate - land and construction 235,160 331,972
Commercial 4,343,461 3,229,699
Consumer   1,094,551     821,714  
Total loans receivable, excluding covered loans 12,666,017 10,711,442
Covered loans   2,742,595     3,712,894  
Total loans receivable 15,408,612 14,424,336
Investment securities 2,607,723 2,725,123
Earning assets 20,994,246 19,515,978
Total assets 22,786,806 21,608,923
 
Deposits
Noninterest-bearing demand $ 4,682,398 $ 3,635,300
Interest-bearing checking 1,363,333 970,526
Money market 5,103,698 4,748,698
Savings   1,461,470     1,207,994  
Total core deposits 12,610,899 10,562,518
Time deposits   6,030,904     6,659,958  
Total deposits 18,641,803 17,222,476
Interest-bearing liabilities 15,405,152 15,217,611
Stockholders' equity 2,353,659 2,305,829
 
 
Selected Ratios Year To Date
June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012
For The Period
Return on average assets 1.29 % 1.29 %
Return on average common equity 12.52 % 12.23 %
Interest rate spread 4.00 % 4.46 %
Net interest margin 4.20 % 4.66 %
Yield on earning assets 4.74 % 5.36 %
Cost of deposits 0.35 % 0.46 %
Cost of funds 0.57 % 0.73 %

Noninterest expense/average assets(1)

1.56 % 1.84 %

Efficiency ratio(2)

41.81 % 42.86 %
 
(1)     Excludes the amortization of intangibles, amortization of premiums on deposits acquired, amortization of investments in affordable housing partnerships and prepayment penalties for FHLB advances.
(2) Represents noninterest expense, excluding the amortization of intangibles, amortization of premiums on deposits acquired, amortization of investments in affordable housing partnerships and prepayment penalties for FHLB advances, divided by the aggregate of net interest income before provision for loan losses and noninterest income, excluding items that are non-recurring in nature.
 
 
                                   
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
QUARTER TO DATE AVERAGE BALANCES, YIELDS AND RATES PAID
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012
Average Average
Volume Interest

Yield(1)

Volume Interest

Yield(1)

 

ASSETS

Interest-earning assets:
Due from banks and short-term investments $ 1,247,457 $ 4,292 1.38 % $ 1,504,325 $ 5,774 1.54 %
Securities purchased under resale agreements 1,578,846 5,435 1.38 % 1,026,923 4,758 1.86 %
Investment securities available-for-sale 2,582,899 9,594 1.49 % 2,487,725 16,913 2.73 %
Loans receivable 13,099,286 141,904 4.35 % 10,742,672 125,526 4.70 %
Loans receivable - covered 2,641,324 92,386 14.03 % 3,572,300 112,510 12.67 %
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock   139,608     1,742 5.00 %   174,965     881 2.02 %
Total interest-earning assets   21,289,420     255,353 4.81 %   19,508,910     266,362 5.49 %
 
Noninterest-earning assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 265,915 234,918
Allowance for loan losses (238,702 ) (226,112 )
Other assets   1,678,031     2,009,678  
Total assets $ 22,994,664   $ 21,527,394  
 
 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Interest-bearing liabilities:
Checking accounts $ 1,440,538 $ 876 0.24 % $ 978,085 $ 725 0.30 %
Money market accounts 5,089,063 3,625 0.29 % 4,831,665 4,243 0.35 %
Savings deposits 1,499,428 762 0.20 % 1,232,663 647 0.21 %
Time deposits 5,993,464 10,475 0.70 % 6,474,566 13,562 0.84 %
Federal funds purchased and other borrowings 29 9
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 313,677 1,047 1.34 % 393,982 1,353 1.38 %
Securities sold under repurchase agreements 995,000 10,217 4.12 % 995,000 11,591 4.69 %
Long-term debt   137,178     707 2.07 %   212,178     1,084 2.05 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities   15,468,377     27,709 0.72 %   15,118,148     33,205 0.88 %
 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits 4,882,823 3,724,399
Other liabilities 312,158 378,905
Stockholders' equity   2,331,306     2,305,942  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 22,994,664   $ 21,527,394  
 
Interest rate spread 4.09 % 4.61 %
 
Net interest income and net interest margin $ 227,644 4.29 % $ 233,157 4.81 %
 

Net interest income and net interest margin, adjusted(2)

$ 192,170 3.62 % $ 194,653 4.01 %
 
(1)     Annualized.
(2) Amounts exclude the net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset of $35.5 million and $38.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
 
                                   
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
YEAR TO DATE AVERAGE BALANCES, YIELDS AND RATES PAID
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Year To Date
June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012
Average Average
Volume Interest

Yield(1)

Volume Interest

Yield(1)

 

ASSETS

Interest-earning assets:
Due from banks and short-term investments $ 1,227,261 $ 8,568 1.41 % $ 1,276,498 $ 12,306 1.94 %
Securities purchased under resale agreements 1,603,591 10,964 1.38 % 910,857 9,072 2.00 %
Investment securities available-for-sale 2,607,723 19,804 1.53 % 2,725,123 38,145 2.81 %
Loans receivable 12,666,017 272,872 4.34 % 10,711,442 251,201 4.72 %
Loans receivable - covered 2,742,595 178,577 13.13 % 3,712,894 207,874 11.26 %
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock   147,059     2,991 4.10 %   179,164     1,814 2.04 %
Total interest-earning assets   20,994,246     493,776 4.74 %   19,515,978     520,412 5.36 %
 
Noninterest-earning assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 308,725 252,896
Allowance for loan losses (237,501 ) (224,646 )
Other assets   1,721,336     2,064,695  
Total assets $ 22,786,806   $ 21,608,923  
 
 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Interest-bearing liabilities:
Checking accounts $ 1,363,333 $ 1,765 0.26 % $ 970,526 $ 1,413 0.29 %
Money market accounts 5,103,698 7,711 0.30 % 4,748,698 8,244 0.35 %
Savings deposits 1,461,470 1,556 0.21 % 1,207,994 1,229 0.20 %
Time deposits 6,030,904 21,560 0.72 % 6,659,958 28,455 0.86 %
Federal funds purchased and other borrowings 153 4,470 2 0.11 %
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 313,416 2,086 1.34 % 412,879 3,495 1.70 %
Securities sold under repurchase agreements 995,000 20,746 4.20 % 1,000,908 23,313 4.68 %
Long-term debt   137,178     1,417 2.08 %   212,178     2,186 2.07 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities   15,405,152     56,841 0.74 %   15,217,611     68,337 0.90 %
 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits 4,682,398 3,635,300
Other liabilities 345,597 450,183
Stockholders' equity   2,353,659     2,305,829  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 22,786,806   $ 21,608,923  
 
Interest rate spread 4.00 % 4.46 %
 
Net interest income and net interest margin $ 436,935 4.20 % $ 452,075 4.66 %
 

Net interest income and net interest margin, adjusted(2)

$ 376,790 3.62 % $ 398,862 4.11 %
 
(1)     Annualized.
(2) Amounts exclude the net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset of $60.1 million and $53.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
 
                           

EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.

QUARTERLY ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES RECAP

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

 
6/30/2013 3/31/2013 6/30/2012
NON-COVERED LOANS
Allowance for non-covered loans, beginning of period $ 228,796 $ 229,382 $ 214,253
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit 432 716 274
Provision for (reversal of) loan losses, excluding covered loans 8,277 (762 ) 16,595
 
Net Charge-offs/(Recoveries):
Real estate - single family (177 ) (389 ) 273
Real estate - multifamily 424 (68 ) 1,021
Real estate - commercial (585 ) 561 2,179
Real estate - land and construction 287 155 665
Commercial 3,211 730 6,624
Consumer   865     (449 )   906  
Total net charge-offs   4,025     540     11,668  
Allowance for non-covered loans, end of period $ 233,480   $ 228,796   $ 219,454  
 
COVERED LOANS

Allowance for covered loans not accounted under ASC 310-30, beginning of period(1)

$ 8,118 $ 5,153 $ 8,268
Provision for (reversal of) loan losses on covered loans not accounted under ASC 310-30 186 3,097 (1,095 )
 
Net Charge-offs:
Real estate - commercial 22
Real estate - land and construction 358
Commercial 823 132
Consumer   1          
Total net charge-offs   1,204     132      

Allowance for covered loans not accounted under ASC 310-30, end of period(1)

$ 7,100   $ 8,118   $ 7,173  
 

Allowance for covered loans accounted under ASC 310-30, beginning of period(2)

$ 1,992 $ $
Provision for loan losses on covered loans accounted under ASC 310-30   537     1,992      

Allowance for covered loans accounted under ASC 310-30, end of period of period(2)

$ 2,529   $ 1,992   $  
Total allowance for covered loans, end of period $ 9,629   $ 10,110   $ 7,173  
UNFUNDED LOAN COMMITMENTS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT:
Allowance balance, beginning of period $ 8,721 $ 9,437 $ 12,778
(Reversal of) provision for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit   (432 )   (716 )   (274 )
Allowance balance, end of period $ 8,289   $ 8,721   $ 12,504  
GRAND TOTAL, END OF PERIOD $ 251,398   $ 247,627   $ 239,131  
 
(1)     This allowance is related to drawdowns on commitments that were in existence as of the acquisition dates of WFIB and UCB and, therefore, are covered under the shared-loss agreements with the FDIC but are not accounted for under ASC 310-30. Allowance on these subsequent drawdowns is accounted for as part of the allowance for loan losses.
(2) This allowance is related to loans covered under the shared-loss agreements with the FDIC, accounted under ASC 310-30.
 
 
                         
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
QUARTERLY CREDIT QUALITY ANALYSIS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Non-Performing Assets, Excluding Covered Assets
6/30/2013 3/31/2013 6/30/2012
Nonaccrual Loan Type
Real estate - single family $ 7,210 $ 9,594 $ 7,755
Real estate - multifamily 30,226 14,554 20,407
Real estate - commercial 17,271 19,251 24,843
Real estate - land and construction 11,201 31,670 33,059
Commercial 45,327 50,749 23,072
Consumer   796     1,345     3,298  
Total non-covered nonaccrual loans $ 112,031 $ 127,163 $ 112,434
Other real estate owned, net   21,433     32,324     43,222  
Total non-performing assets, excluding covered assets $ 133,464   $ 159,487   $ 155,656  
 
 

Nonperforming assets to total assets(1)

0.57 % 0.69 % 0.72 %
Allowance for loan losses on non-covered loans to total gross non-covered loans held for investment at end of period 1.73 % 1.85 % 2.03 %
Allowance for loan losses on non-covered loans and unfunded loan commitments to total gross non-covered loans held for investment at end of period 1.79 % 1.92 % 2.15 %
Allowance on non-covered loans to non-covered nonaccrual loans at end of period 208.41 % 179.92 % 195.18 %

Nonaccrual loans to total loans(2)

0.69 % 0.83 % 0.78 %

Net-chargeoffs on non-covered loans to average total non-covered loans(3)

0.12 % 0.02 % 0.44 %
 

(1)

   

Nonperforming assets excludes covered loans and covered REOs. Total assets includes covered assets.

(2)

Nonaccrual loans excludes covered loans. Total loans includes covered loans.

(3)

Annualized.

 
 
                   
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
The tangible common equity to risk weighted assets and tangible common equity to tangible assets ratios are non-GAAP disclosures. The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide supplemental information regarding the Company's performance to provide additional disclosure. As the use of tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio is more prevalent in the banking industry and with banking regulators and analysts, we have included the tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets and tangible common equity to tangible assets ratios.
 
As of
June 30, 2013
Stockholders' equity $ 2,257,951
Less:
Goodwill and other intangible assets   (391,965 )
Tangible equity $ 1,865,986  
 
Risk-weighted assets   15,457,156  
 
Tangible equity to risk-weighted assets ratio   12.1 %
 
As of
June 30, 2013
Total assets $ 23,308,406
Less:
Goodwill and other intangible assets   (391,965 )
Tangible assets $ 22,916,441  
 
Tangible equity to tangible assets ratio 8.1 %
 
 
                           
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
   
Operating noninterest expense is a non-GAAP disclosure. The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide supplemental information regarding the Company's performance to provide additional disclosure. These are noninterest expense line items that are non-core in nature. Operating noninterest expense excludes such non-core noninterest expense line items. The Company believes that presenting operating noninterest expense provides more clarity to the users of financial statements regarding the core noninterest expense amounts.
 
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2013 March 31, 2013 June 30, 2012

Total noninterest expense

$ 94,420 $ 96,355 $ 101,608

Amounts to be reimbursed by the FDIC on covered assets (80% of actual expense amount)(1)

2,910 (61 ) 2,683
Prepayment penalties for FHLB advances   -   -     2,336
Noninterest expense excluding reimbursable amounts and prepayment penalties for FHLB advances $ 91,510 $ 96,416   $ 96,589
 

(1)

Pursuant to the shared-loss agreements, the FDIC reimburses the Company 80% of eligible losses with respect to covered assets. The FDIC also shares in 80% of the recoveries or gains with respect to covered assets. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company had a net $61 thousand payable to the FDIC, mainly due to a net gain on sale of OREOs.
 

Year to Date

June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012

Total noninterest expense

$ 190,775 $ 216,371
Amounts to be reimbursed by the FDIC on covered assets (80% of actual expense amount) 2,849 14,805
Prepayment penalties for FHLB advances   -   3,657  
Noninterest expense excluding reimbursable amounts and prepayment penalties for FHLB advances $ 187,926 $ 197,909  
 
 
                         
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide supplemental information regarding the Company's performance to provide additional disclosure. The net interest income on covered loans includes amounts that are non-core in nature. As such, the Company believes that presenting the net interest income on covered loans excluding such non-core items provides additional clarity to the users of financial statements regarding the covered loan yield, comparability to prior periods and the ongoing performance of the Company.
 
Quarter Ended June 30, 2013
Average Volume Interest

Yield(1)

Loans receivable - covered $ 2,641,324 $ 92,386 14.03 %

Less net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

  (35,474 )

Covered loans excluding net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

$ 56,912   8.64 %
 
Quarter Ended June 30, 2012
Average Volume Interest

Yield(1)

Loans receivable - covered $ 3,572,300 $ 112,510 12.67 %

Less net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

  (38,504 )

Covered loans excluding net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

$ 74,006   8.33 %
 

(1) Annualized.

                         
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide supplemental information regarding the Company's performance to provide additional disclosure. The net interest income on covered loans includes amounts that are non-core in nature. As such, the Company believes that presenting the net interest income on covered loans excluding such non-core items provides additional clarity to the users of financial statements regarding the covered loan yield, comparability to prior periods and the ongoing performance of the Company.
 
Year to Date June 30, 2013
Average Volume Interest

Yield(1)

Loans receivable - covered $ 2,742,595 $ 178,577 13.13 %

Less net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

  (60,145 )

Covered loans excluding net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

$ 118,432   8.71 %
 
Year to Date June 30, 2012
Average Volume Interest

Yield(1)

Loans receivable - covered $ 3,712,894 $ 207,874 11.26 %

Less net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

  (53,213 )

Covered loans excluding net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

$ 154,661   8.38 %
 

(1) Annualized.

                         
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide supplemental information regarding the Company's performance to provide additional disclosure. The net interest margin includes amounts that are non-core in nature. As such, the Company believes that presenting the net interest income and net interest margin excluding such non-core items provides additional clarity to the users of financial statements regarding the core net interest income and net interest margin, comparability to prior periods and the ongoing performance of the Company.
 
Quarter Ended June 30, 2013
Average Volume Interest

Yield(1)

Total interest-earning assets $ 21,289,420 $ 255,353 4.81 %
Net interest income and net interest margin 227,644 4.29 %

Less net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

  (35,474 )

Net interest income and net interest margin, excluding net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

$ 192,170   3.62 %
 
Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
Average Volume Interest

Yield(1)

Total interest-earning assets $ 20,695,793 $ 238,423 4.67 %
Net interest income and net interest margin 209,291 4.10 %

Less net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

  (24,672 )

Net interest income and net interest margin, excluding net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

$ 184,619   3.62 %
 
Quarter Ended June 30, 2012
Average Volume Interest

Yield(1)

Total interest-earning assets $ 19,508,910 $ 266,362 5.49 %
Net interest income and net interest margin 233,157 4.81 %

Less net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

  (38,504 )

Net interest income and net interest margin, excluding net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

$ 194,653   4.01 %
 

(1) Annualized.

                         
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide supplemental information regarding the Company's performance to provide additional disclosure. The net interest margin includes amounts that are non-core in nature. As such, the Company believes that presenting the net interest income and net interest margin excluding such non-core items provides additional clarity to the users of financial statements regarding the core net interest income and net interest margin, comparability to prior periods and the ongoing performance of the Company.
 
Year to Date June 30, 2013
Average Volume Interest

Yield(1)

Total interest-earning assets $ 20,994,246 $ 493,776 4.74 %
Net interest income and net interest margin 436,935 4.20 %

Less net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

  (60,145 )

Net interest income and net interest margin, excluding net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

$ 376,790   3.62 %
 
Year to Date June 30, 2012
Average Volume Interest

Yield(1)

Total interest-earning assets $ 19,515,978 $ 520,412 5.36 %
Net interest income and net interest margin 452,075 4.66 %

Less net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

  (53,213 )

Net interest income and net interest margin, excluding net impact of covered loan dispositions and amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset

$ 398,862   4.11 %

(1) Annualized.

Contacts

East West Bancorp, Inc.
Irene Oh
Chief Financial Officer
(626) 768-6360

Contacts

East West Bancorp, Inc.
Irene Oh
Chief Financial Officer
(626) 768-6360