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Inside ATB Financial Reports

Second Quarter Results
Six months ended September 30, 2000

ATB Leads in Small Business Lending in Alberta


Message to Stakeholders

Alberta Treasury Branches (ATB) continued to maintain strong earnings reporting net income of $43.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2000. This is an increase of $4.7 million, or 12.21% from the previous quarter. These results increased ATB’s retained earnings to $354.6 million, as at September 30, 2000.

"The personalized customer service we provide is a hallmark of ATB and we measure our success by the competitive products and services we provide," says Paul G. Haggis, President & CEO of ATB. "We continue to augment the services we offer, providing more choice and continually looking for ways to improve our operations to meet the changing needs of our customers. Our customers appreciate having options and continue to demonstrate their loyalty to ATB as their first choice financial services provider."

Financial Highlights 

  • Core net interest income of $90.3 million; an increase of 20.70% over the $74.8 million reported for the same quarter last year.
  • Non-interest expenses of $61.8 million; an increase of 2.72% over the $60.2 million for the same quarter last year.
  • ATB’s efficiency ratio (non-interest expenses as a percentage of total core revenues) was 57.41%; compared to 62.95% for the same six-month period last year.
  • The allowance for credit losses (including specific and general loan loss allowances) exceeds gross impaired loans by $48.5 million. Net impaired loans represent a negative 0.51% of total loans at September 30, 2000, compared to a negative 0.59% at September 30, 1999.
  • Total assets at $11.2 billion; an increase of 10.16% over last year.
  • Total loans at $9.4 billion; increased 11.39% over last year.
  • Customer deposits at $10.6 billion; increased 8.48% over last year.

Products and Services 

Small business is a core focus for ATB and we continue to dedicate a tremendous effort to support this market. A national survey recently released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business confirmed ATB’s initiatives to better support Alberta small business are on track. The survey found that ATB’s share of the small business market now leads all major financial institutions in the province.

The survey, conducted in the spring of 2000, cited quality of service as the top reason for small business changing financial institutions, followed by availability of credit.

Century GIC (Series One) - A 5-year Redeemable Century Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) was introduced to commemorate Alberta’s centennial in 2005. The 2000 Redeemable Century GIC is the first of six annual Century GICs that will be issued for a limited time in October each year. Purchasers of the 5-year Redeemable Century GIC will also qualify for a $100,000 draw in December 2005. Due to overwhelming customer demand, ATB extended the sale of the Series One Century GIC to November 11, 2000.

The Alberta Gold My Rewards MasterCardâ , a credit card loyalty program to accumulate points that can be redeemed for travel or merchandise, was introduced in late September.

The differentiating feature of the Alberta Gold My Rewards MasterCardâ is that points for travel can be redeemed anytime, anywhere, with any airline. As well, any combination of points and cash can be used for travel.

Customers earn one point for every dollar charged and points will not expire. A program catalogue outlining travel features and merchandise is available on ATB’s website, www.atb.com.

The AgriBusinessCard is being well accepted, with continued interest from our customers. The card is designed for customers with lower loan requirements. Many customers with operating loans now use the AgriBusinessCard for this purpose.

The total number of AgriBusinessCards issued has almost doubled since March 2000, while the card’s share of the small agri-industry portfolio increased by over 16.5%.

The roll-out of a new tool to assist in credit decision making continues. All MasterCardâ consumer applications are now evaluated using this tool. The result is faster turnaround of credit approvals. New functionality will be added over the next six months to support the full product line.

We are also committed to upgrading our branch network. Two branches relocated during the quarter. The Grande Prairie Northview branch opened in late August. The branch relocated from the Grande Prairie Mall to a new 4,500 square foot facility at 11507 – 99th Street. At the end of September, the Calgary Sunridge branch relocated to a new 6,500 square foot free-standing building at the Spectrum Shopping Centre, 2555 – 32nd Street, in Northeast Calgary. Both new branches provide increased convenience and improved accessibility for their customers.

An additional 52 seats were added to the existing 130 seat Customer Contact Centre located in Calgary, to handle inbound and outbound sales. This additional capability will help to strengthen our relationship with our existing customers.

Community Involvement 

ATB is a proud community sponsor and participated in a number of activities throughout the summer. For example, in Calgary, we sponsored the Wild Cow Milking Contest at the Calgary Stampede; and in Edmonton we presented the annual Klondike Days Parade and Circusmania, a new family event during K-Days. ATB also co-sponsored the Lethbridge International Air Show and the opening ceremonies of the Alberta Summer Games in Grande Prairie.

A new concept for a parade float was developed with three modular pieces representing technology, youth accounts, and community involvement. These floats participated in 38 parades across Alberta, including Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer; and numerous rural communities from Manning in the north, to Lloydminster in the east; Onoway in the west; and Bow Island in the south.

ATB is one of the leading lenders to the agri-industry in Alberta. We recognize that young people are the future for the agri-industry in Alberta and we support young people belonging to Alberta 4-H. During the quarter, the top 20 finishers in the ATB Provincial 4-H judging competition were awarded with team jackets. These competitors will now compete in judging competitions in Canada and the United States.

 

On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of ATB, we appreciate your loyalty and thank you for entrusting ATB with your business. With your continued support we will maintain the momentum by meeting and exceeding your expectations through profitable growth.

Ron P. Triffo
Chairman of the Board

Paul G. Haggis
President &
Chief Executive Officer

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Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

ATB from time to time may make forward-looking statements in written or verbal communications. These statements include objectives for the short and medium term and strategies to achieve those objectives. ATB cautions readers not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements as actual results may differ materially from plans, objectives and expectations. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve uncertainties and can change due to a variety of reasons including legislative or regulatory changes, competition, technological changes, and changes in interest rates and general economic conditions. The foregoing list is not exhaustive and when relying on forward-looking statements these factors as well as other factors should be considered.


Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)

($ in thousands)

As at

 

Sept. 30
2000

 

June 30
2000

 

Sept. 30
1999

Assets

           
 

Cash resources

           

Cash and non-interest bearing deposits with banks

$

91,209

$

117,072

$

126,131

Interest bearing deposits with banks

 

705,145

 

649,576

 

642,273

Cheques and other items in transit, net

 

-

 

-

 

23,371

 

 

796,354

 

766,648

 

791,775

             

Securities

 

759,539

 

752,187

 

721,700

 

Loans, net of allowances for credit losses

           

Residential mortgages

 

3,862,414

 

3,743,203

 

3,502,787

Personal

 

1,401,175

 

1,370,087

 

1,205,684

Credit cards

 

133,772

 

115,369

 

63,262

Business and other

 

3,987,557

 

3,921,315

 

3,653,910

   

9,384,918

 

9,149,974

 

8,425,643

 

Other

           

Capital assets

 

62,221

 

61,452

 

56,800

Other assets

 

173,300

 

165,610

 

149,573

   

235,521

 

227,062

 

206,373

 
 

$

11,176,332

$

10,895,871

$

10,145,491

 

Liabilities and equity

           
             

Deposits

           

Personal

$

5,892,008

$

5,825,372

$

5,373,482

Business and other

 

4,668,071

 

4,524,473

 

4,361,211

   

10,560,079

 

10,349,845

 

9,734,693

 

Other

           

Other liabilities

 

240,385

 

214,126

 

270,744

Cheques and other items in transit, net

 

3,862

 

3,213

 

-

   

244,247

 

217,339

 

270,744

             

Subordinated debenture

 

17,444

 

17,444

 

7,519

 

Equity

 

354,562

 

311,243

 

132,535

 
 

$

11,176,332

$

10,895,871

$

10,145,491

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Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited)

($ in thousands)

   

For the three months ended

For the six months ended

 

Sept.  30 2000

 

June 30 2000

 

Sept. 30 1999

 

Sept. 30 2000

 

Sept. 30 1999

                     

Interest income

                   

Loans

$

183,256

$

173,152

$

172,005

$

356,408

$

319,566

Securities

 

11,103

 

8,984

 

8,150

 

20,087

 

14,617

Deposits with banks

 

10,015

 

8,212

 

8,339

 

18,227

 

15,438

   

204,374

 

190,348

 

188,494

 

394,722

 

349,621

Interest expense

                   

Deposits

 

113,807

 

103,030

 

93,383

 

216,837

 

181,365

Subordinated debentures

 


265

 


103

 


103

 


368

 


103

                     
   

114,072

 

103,133

 

93,486

 

217,205

 

181,468

                     

Net interest income

 

90,302

 

87,215

 

95,008

 

177,517

 

168,153

Provision (recovery) for credit losses

 

6,079

 

6,079

 

(4,673)

 

12,158

 

1,053

                     

Net interest income after provision (recovery) for credit losses

 

84,223

 

81,136

 

99,681

 

165,359

 

167,100

                     

Other income

                   

Service charges

 

9,595

 

9,654

 

9,031

 

19,249

 

17,765

Credit fees

 

4,298

 

5,461

 

5,065

 

9,759

 

10,191

Commission and other

 

3,515

 

3,416

 

3,215

 

6,931

 

5,892

Card fees

 

2,321

 

2,475

 

1,866

 

4,796

 

3,451

Foreign exchange

 

1,200

 

1,470

 

956

 

2,670

 

1,653

                     
   

20,929

 

22,476

 

20,133

 

43,405

 

38,952

                     

Net interest and other income

 

105,152

 

103,612

 

119,814

 

208,764

 

206,052

                     

Non-interest expenses

                   

Salaries and employee benefits

 

30,789

 

32,459

 

29,283

 

63,248

 

58,864

Premises and equipment, including amortization

 

9,522

 

10,220

 

9,315

 

19,742

 

18,368

Communications and electronic processing

 

11,614

 

12,365

 

11,883

 

23,979

 

23,286

Other

 

9,908

 

9,963

 

9,714

 

19,871

 

17,147

                     
   

61,833

 

65,007

 

60,195

 

126,840

 

117,665

                     

Net income

$

43,319

$

38,605

$

59,619

$

81,924

$

88,387

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)

($ in thousands)

 

For the six months ended

   

Sept.  30 2000

 

Sept. 30 1999

         

Cash flows from operating activities

       

Net income

$

81,924

$

88,387

Adjustments to determine net cash flows:

       

  Provision for credit losses

 

12,158

 

1,053

  Amortization

 

7,222

 

5,876

  Net changes in accrued interest receivable and payable

 

23,818

 

7,678

Other items, net

 

(8,947)

 

25,850

   

116,175

 

128,844

Cash flows from financing activities

       

Net change in deposits

 

635,524

 

712,734

Issue of subordinated debenture

 

9,925

 

7,519

   

645,449

 

720,253

Cash flows from investing activities

       

Net change in interest bearing deposit balances with banks

 

(148,074)

 

(141,905)

Purchase of investment securities

 

(2,833,125)

 

(2,716,525)

Maturity of investment securities

 

2,703,810

 

2,463,303

Net change in loans

 

(472,423)

 

(390,004)

Net purchases of capital assets

 

(5,827)

 

(8,505)

   

(755,639)

 

(793,636)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

248

 

(393)

         

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

6,233

 

55,068

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

81,114

 

94,434

         

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

87,347

$

149,502

Consists of:

       

  Cash and non-interest bearing deposits with banks

$

91,209

$

126,131

  Cheques and other items in transit, net

 

(3,862)

 

23,371

 

$

87,347

$

149,502

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (unaudited)

($ in thousands)

 

 For the six months ended

   

Sept.  30 2000

 

Sept.  30 1999

Equity at beginning of year

$

272,638

$

44,148

Net income for period

 

81,924

 

88,387

         

Equity at end of period

$

354,562

$

132,535

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Market Segment Information (unaudited) 

ATB conducts its business through market segments that offer different products and services – deposit business, individual lending, agricultural lending, and independent business and commercial lending. The deposit business market segment provides a wide range of deposit and investment products and sundry financial services to all clients. The lending business market segments provide a variety of credit products and services including credit cards designed specifically for each particular group of borrowers.

Results for these market segments are based on ATB’s internal financial reporting systems and are consistent with the accounting policies followed in the preparation of ATB’s Consolidated Financial Statements. The assets and liabilities of the market segments are transfer-priced based on their nature and term to determine the net interest income. Non-interest expenses are currently not allocated to the business units.

(unaudited)

 For the six months ended 
  September 30, 2000

 ($ in thousands)
       

 Lending business

       

 

Deposit business

 

Individual

 

Agricultural

 

Independent
business & commercial

 

Other *

 

Total

                         

Net interest income

$

83,188

$

40,395

$

13,208

$

37,768

$

2,958

$

177,517

Other income

 

23,035

 

4,996

 

840

 

9,042

 

5,492

 

43,405

Total revenue

 

106,223

 

45,391

 

14,048

 

46,810

 

8,450

 

220,922

                         

Provision (recovery) for credit losses

   

-

2,022

 

(65)

 

3,570

 

6,631

 

12,158

Non-interest expenses

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

126,840

 

126,840

Net income (loss)

$

106,223

$

43,369

$

14,113

$

43,240

$

(125,021)

$

81,924

                         

Average loans

$

-

$

5,183,100

$

1,107,375

$

2,939,401

$

(61,123)

$

9,168,753

Average deposits

 

8,849,829

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,362,897

 

10,212,726

                         

Total assets

 

-

 

5,329,796

 

1,132,710

 

2,979,351

 

1,734,475

 

11,176,332

                         

 September 30, 1999

                         

Net interest income

$

62,586

$

35,276

$

12,407

$

56,278

$

1,606

$

168,153

Other income

 

21,791

 

4,562

 

851

 

8,341

 

3,407

 

38,952

Total revenue

 

84,377

 

39,838

 

13,258

 

64,619

 

5,013

 

207,105

                         

Provision (recovery) for credit losses

 

-

 

1,806

 

830

 

2,815

 

(4,398)

 

1,053

Non-interest expenses

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

117,665

 

117,665

Net income (loss)

 

$84,377

$

38,032

$

12,428

$

61,804

$

(110,269)

$

88,387

                         

Average loans

$

-

$

4,609,230

$

1,034,399

$

2,659,507

$

93,587

$

8,396,723

Average deposits

 

8,091,558

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,243,318

 

9,334,876

                         

Total assets

 

-

 

4,750,728

 

1,023,326

 

2,711,567

 

1,659,870

 

10,145,491

 

*Comprised of business of corporate nature such as investment, treasury, risk management and asset management operations. Non-interest expenses are not allocated to the business segments.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis (unaudited) 

Net Income

ATB’s net income for the second quarter ended September 30, 2000 is $43.3 million, compared to the previous quarter’s net income of $38.6 million, and $59.6 million reported for the quarter ended September 30, 1999. These results include exceptional loan loss recoveries and non-recurring gains.

The following table details core earnings and non-core items. Core earnings exclude items that are unusual and not expected to re-occur. In management’s view, the non-core items would distort the analysis of trends, and are therefore excluded from the following discussion.

Total core net income is $44.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, compared to $47.2 million in the previous quarter and $31.4 million one year earlier. For the six months ended September 30, 2000, core income is $91.6 million, an increase of 52.41% over last year's core net income of $60.1 million.

($ in millions)

 

 For the three months ended

For the six months ended

   

Sept.  30, 2000

 

June 30, 2000

 

Sept.  30, 1999

 

Sept.  30, 2000

 

Sept.  30, 1999

Core earnings

                   

Net interest income

$

90.3

$

87.2

$

74.8

$

177.5

$

147.9

Other income

 

20.9

 

22.5

 

20.1

 

43.4

 

39.0

Non-interest expense

 

61.8

 

65.0

 

60.2

 

126.8

 

117.7

Loan losses (recoveries)

 

5.0

 

(2.5)

 

3.3

 

2.5

 

9.1

Total core net income

 

44.4

 

47.2

 

31.4

 

91.6

 

60.1

                     

Non-core items

                   

Interest income on past impaired loans

         

20.2

     

20.2

Loan loss recoveries

         

8.8

     

17.4

Changes in unallocated loan loss provisions

 

(1.1)

 

(8.6)

 

(0.8)

 

(9.7)

 

(9.3)

                     

Net income

$

43.3

$

38.6

$

59.6

$

81.9

$

88.4

Net Interest Income 

Core net interest income for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 is $90.3 million, up $3.1 million or 3.54% from the first quarter and $15.5 million or 20.70% from a year ago.

For the six months ended September 30, 2000, core net interest income is $177.5 million, an increase of $29.6 million or 19.98% over the same period last year. The increase in net interest income over the past year is due to growth in average assets of 9.14% and an increase in net interest margins on core earnings from 2.99% as at September 30, 1999 to 3.29% as at September 30, 2000.

Non-interest Expenses 

Non-interest expenses in the second quarter ended September 30, 2000 are $61.8 million, a decrease of 4.88% from the previous quarter and an increase of 2.72% over the second quarter of last year.

For the six months ended September 30, 2000, non-interest expenses increased 7.80% from September 30, 1999. This increase in non-interest expenses is largely due to investments in customer access channels and an increase in processing volumes.

The efficiency ratio, calculated as a percentage of non-interest expenses to core revenue, is 57.41% at September 30, 2000 compared to 62.95% one year earlier.

Loan Quality

Gross impaired loans (before deducting the allowance for credit losses) at the end of the quarter is $125.4 million, compared to $156.8 million a year ago. The allowance for credit losses now exceeds the gross amount of impaired loans by $48.5 million compared to $50.9 million last year.

Balance Sheet 

At September 30, 2000, ATB’s total assets are $11.2 billion, an increase of 2.57% from June 30, 2000 and an increase of 10.16% from September 30, 1999. Loans are up 11.39% from a year ago due to steady growth in all customer segments. In the past year loans to individuals increased by $579.1 million or 12.19%, agriculture loans increased by $109.4 million or 10.69%, and independent business and commercial loans increased by $267.8 million or 9.88%. Deposits grew by $825.4 million or 8.48% over the past twelve months.

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Highlights (unaudited)
   

 For the three months ended

For the six months ended

($ in thousands)

 

Sept. 30 2000

 

June 30
2000

 

Sept. 30
1999

 

Sept. 30
2000

 

Sept. 30
1999

Operating results

Total revenue

$

111,231

$

109,691

$

115,141

$

220,922

$

207,105

Provision (recovery) for credit losses

 

6,079

 

6,079

 

(4,673)

 

12,158

 

1,053

Non-interest expense

 

61,833

 

65,007

 

60,195

 

126,840

 

117,665

Net income

 

43,319

 

38,605

 

59,619

 

81,924

 

88,387

                     

Balance Sheet Summary  

Assets

$

11,176,332

$

10,895,871

$

10,145,491

       

Loans

 

9,384,918

 

9,149,974

 

8,425,643

       

Deposits

 

10,560,079

 

10,349,845

 

9,734,693

       

Impaired loans net of loan loss allowances

 

(48,456)

 

(58,134)

 

(50,864)

       

 

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Key Performance Indicators on Core Earnings  

Sept.  30 2000
Six months

March 31, 2000
Twelve months

Sept.  30 1999
Six months

       

Operating revenue growth*

18.20%

6.86%

4.85%

Net interest margin

3.29%

3.07%

2.99%

Net interest spread on average earning assets

3.38%

3.17%

3.07%

Other income to operating revenue

19.65%

20.76%

20.84%

Expenses to operating revenue

57.41%

64.29%

62.95%

Return on assets (before tax)

1.70%

1.80%

1.22%

Operating expense growth*

7.80%

1.27%

(4.00%)

Net impaired loans to total gross loans

(0.51%)

(0.46%)

(0.59%)

Credit losses to average loans

0.26%

(0.49%)

0.03%

Loan growth*

11.92%

10.52%

12.47%

Deposit growth*

8.48%

10.00%

10.54%

Asset growth*

10.16%

12.39%

11.80%

* Growth percentages calculated over a one-year period

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For further information on this report, please contact:
    ATB Financial
    ATB Place
    9888 Jasper Avenue
    Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1P1
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