EVANSVILLE, Ind., Nov. 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integra Bank Corporation (Nasdaq:IBNK), the parent company of Integra Bank N.A. ("Integra Bank"), commented today on the financial results for the third quarter of 2010 reflected in Integra Bank's Call Report that was filed with the FDIC on Friday, October 29. The third quarter 2010 financial results for the parent company have not yet been finalized. Accordingly, the discussion below relates solely to the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Integra Bank. Final results for the Company are anticipated to be reported no later than mid-November, when the Company will issue its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter of 2010 and also conduct its quarterly earnings conference call.
Integra Bank reported a net loss for the third quarter of 2010 of $15.2 million. The major negative factors contributing to the loss for the third quarter of 2010 include:
- a provision for loan losses of $26.2 million;
- net charge-offs of $26.9 million, or 6.42% of total loans on an annualized basis;
- loan and other real estate owned expense of $5.8 million primarily resulting from a writedown of $3.5 million on two specific real estate parcels following updated appraisals; and
- legal and investment banking fees of $2.1 million arising from the branch sales completed during the quarter.
Positive developments impacting the third quarter of 2010 included:
- the completion of three multi-branch and loan sale transactions, which generated deposit premiums of approximately $11.2 million, after consideration of a write-off of $3.0 million of core deposit intangible assets. These transactions helped improve Integra Bank's total risk-based capital ratio by 101 basis points to 9.34% from 8.33% at June 30, 2010;
- a gain on sale of divested loans of $10.5 million arising primarily from the amount of allowance for loan losses allocated to the loans sold with the branch divestitures offset by $1.1 million of net deferred origination fees and expenses related to those loans;
- a 6.6% decline in total non-performing assets from June 30, 2010 – the first decline reported since the third quarter of 2006; and
- continued reduction of Integra Bank's concentration in commercial real estate loans, including construction and land development, which declined $139.6 million or 16.8% from the prior quarter end.
"The results for the third quarter were negatively impacted by the increased deterioration of valuations of commercial real estate, particularly for unimproved land held as other real estate owned ("OREO")", said John Key, Executive Vice President & Chief Credit and Risk Officer. "As we regularly update appraisals on our non-performing assets, we adjust the carrying value of these assets, increasing our loan and OREO expense and loan loss reserves. We continue to pursue aggressive disposition strategies for all of these assets which further contributed to our significant loan loss provision and increased level of net charge-offs during the quarter," added Key.
As previously announced, Integra Bank is subject to a Capital Directive issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC"), under which the Bank is required to achieve and maintain a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 11.5% and a tier 1 leverage capital ratio of at least 8% by November 10, 2010. As required by the Capital Directive, Integra Bank has provided the OCC with a capital plan covering a three-year period that describes the steps by which the Bank intends to achieve the required capital ratios. Integra Bank does not expect to achieve the required capital ratios within the 90 days specified in the Capital Directive; however, management is pursuing a variety of alternatives to raise additional capital, including possible sales of equity securities and restructuring other elements of the bank's capital structure to achieve the necessary capital levels.
"We are having ongoing discussions with private investors, private equity firms and others about investing in our Company and look forward to announcing the results of those efforts at the appropriate time," stated Mike Alley, Chairman and CEO. "While we do not expect to achieve the required capital levels within the 90 day period called for in the directive, we are continuing to work with our advisors to assess our strategic alternatives and to provide potential investors with the information they need to make an informed decision. Our goal is to be able to announce more definitive information on our capital plan initiatives during the fourth quarter. I want to thank our customers, employees and shareholders who continue to believe in Integra and are supporting us as we execute our recovery plan. Our strategies have increased our capital ratios in the second and third quarters and we are making progress in reducing our non-performing assets which is critical in restoring our Company to profitability," added Alley.
About Integra
Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Integra Bank Corporation is the parent of Integra Bank N.A. As of September 30, 2010, Integra Bank has $2.6 billion in total assets. Integra Bank currently operates 52 banking centers and 100 ATMs at locations in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. Integra Bank Corporation's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol IBNK. Additional information may be found at www.integrabank.com.
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