SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, DC 20549FORM 10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q/A
AMENDMENT NO. 1

(Mark One)

X

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the quarterly period ended


March 31, 2006


OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the transition period from

Commission file number


To

0-12508


S&T BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Pennsylvania



25-1434426

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)



43 South Ninth Street, Indiana, PA





15701

(Address of principal executive offices)

(zip code)



800-325-2265

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



Not Applicable

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.                              Yes  þ    No  o

Indicated by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):                                       Large accelerated filer  þ  Accelerated filer  o  Non-accelerated filer  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).      Yes  o    No  þ

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by the court.    Yes  o    No  o

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date.

Common Stock, $2.50 Par Value - 25,994,580 shares as of April 26, 2006

 

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INDEX

S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Page No.

Item 1.

Financial Statements

Condensed consolidated balance sheets - March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005

3

Condensed consolidated statements of income - Three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005

4

Condensed consolidated statements of changes in shareholder's equity - Three months ended
March 31, 2006 and 2005

5

Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows - Three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005

6

Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

7-13

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

14-22

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

23

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

23

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

23

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

23

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

23

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

23

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

24

Item 5.

Other Information

24

Item 6.

Exhibits

24

SIGNATURES

25

Explanatory Note

This Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 is solely for the purpose of re-filing Exhibit 31, which was incorrectly designated as Exhibit 99.2, and Exhibit 32, which was incorrectly designated as Exhibit 99.3.

 

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S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

March 31, 2006
(unaudited)

December 31, 2005
(Note A)

ASSETS

Cash and due from banks

$59,272

$56,189

Securities available for sale

469,009

481,257

Other investments

13,444

13,318

Loans held for sale

1,141

1,580

Portfolio loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $37,402 at March 31, 2006
and $36,572 at December 31, 2005

2,510,274

2,453,354

Premises and equipment, net

30,945

29,123

Goodwill

49,455

49,073

Other intangibles, net

5,457

5,478

Bank owned life insurance

33,377

33,107

Other assets

77,872

72,500

Total Assets

$3,250,246

$3,194,979

LIABILITIES

Deposits:

Noninterest-bearing

$417,315

$435,672

Interest-bearing

147,350

155,191

Money market

196,376

242,228

Savings

793,084

652,685

Time deposits

916,026

933,108

Total Deposits

2,470,151

2,418,884

Securities sold under repurchase agreements and federal funds purchased

114,487

137,829

Short-term borrowings

90,000

150,000

Long-term borrowings

171,635

83,776

Other liabilities

54,077

52,069

Total Liabilities

2,900,350

2,842,558

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Preferred stock, without par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized and none outstanding

-

-

Common stock ($2.50 par value)

Authorized - 50,000,000 shares in 2006 and 2005

Issued - 29,714,038 shares in 2006 and 2005

74,285

74,285

Additional paid-in capital

26,325

26,120

Retained earnings

332,812

326,158

Accumulated other comprehensive income

6,711

9,172

Treasury stock (3,630,058 shares at March 31, 2006 and 3,443,308 shares
at December 31, 2005, at cost)

(90,237)

(83,314)

Total Shareholders' Equity

349,896

352,421

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$3,250,246

$3,194,979

See notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

2006

2005

INTEREST INCOME

Loans, including fees

$42,800

$34,251

Investment securities:

Taxable

3,860

4,097

Tax-exempt

682

575

Dividends

542

543

Total Interest Income

47,884

39,466

INTEREST EXPENSE

Deposits

15,701

9,024

Securities sold under repurchase agreements
and federal funds purchased

1,390

476

Short-term borrowings

1,436

1,732

Long-term borrowings

1,283

916

Total Interest Expense

19,810

12,148

NET INTEREST INCOME

28,074

27,318

Provision for loan losses

1,500

800

Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses

26,574

26,518

NONINTEREST INCOME

Security gains, net

1,809

1,668

Service charges on deposit accounts

2,452

2,181

Wealth management fees

2,223

1,643

Letter of credit fees

492

575

Insurance fees

1,738

1,403

Mortgage banking

140

236

Other

1,653

1,380

Total Noninterest Income

10,507

9,086

NONINTEREST EXPENSE

Salaries and employee benefits

9,512

8,798

Occupancy, net

1,341

1,312

Furniture and equipment

746

978

Other taxes

753

666

Data processing

1,164

1,035

Marketing

605

576

Amortization of intangibles

81

91

FDIC assessment

75

74

Other

2,686

2,543

Total Noninterest Expense

16,963

16,073

Income Before Taxes

20,118

19,531

Applicable Income Taxes

5,881

5,711

Net Income

$14,237

$13,820

Earnings per common share:

Net Income - Basic

$0.54

$0.52

Net Income - Diluted

0.54

0.51

Dividends declared per common share

0.29

0.28

Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic

26,196

26,618

Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted

26,449

26,951

See notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Comprehensive
Income

 

Common
Stock

 

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

 

Retained
Earnings

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income

 

Treasury
Stock

 

Total

Balance at January 1, 2005

$74,285

$24,079

$297,690

$20,875

($67,800)

$349,129

Net income for three months ended March 31, 2005

$13,820

13,820

13,820

Other comprehensive income, net of tax
expense of $2,399:

Unrealized losses on securities of ($5,771) net of reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income of $1,084

(6,855)

(6,855)

(6,855)

Comprehensive Income

 

$6,965

Cash dividends declared ($0.28 per share)

(7,462)

(7,462)

Treasury stock acquired (115,000 shares)

(4,165)

(4,165)

Treasury stock issued for stock options exercised (98,634 shares)

143

2,150

2,293

Recognition of restricted stock compensation expense

34

34

Tax benefit from nonstatutory stock options exercised

485

485

Balance at March 31, 2005

 

 

 

$74,285

 

$24,741

 

$304,048

 

$14,020

 

($69,815)

 

$347,279

Balance at January 1, 2006

$74,285

$26,120

$326,158

$9,172

($83,314)

$352,421

Net income for three months ended March 31, 2006

$14,237

14,237

14,237

Other comprehensive income, net of tax
expense of $861:

Unrealized losses on securities of ($1,285) net of reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income of $1,176

(2,461)

(2,461)

(2,461)

Comprehensive Income

 

$11,776

Cash dividends declared ($0.29 per share)

(7,583)

(7,583)

Treasury stock acquired (204,000 shares)

(7,345)

(7,345)

Treasury stock issued for stock options exercised (17,250 shares)

9

422

431

Recognition of restricted stock compensation expense

14

14

Tax benefit from nonstatutory stock options exercised

71

71

Recognition of nonstatutory stock option
compensation expense

111

111

Balance at March 31, 2006

 

 

 

$74,285

 

$26,325

 

$332,812

 

$6,711

 

($90,237)

 

$349,896

 

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S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2006

2005

(dollars in thousands)

Operating Activities

Net Income

$14,237

$13,820

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Provision for loan losses

1,500

800

Provision for depreciation and amortization

767

887

Net amortization of investment security premiums

238

323

Security gains, net

(1,809)

(1,668)

Deferred income taxes

(424)

(283)

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

(63)

485

Mortgage loans originated for sale

(4,354)

(9,649)

Proceeds from the sale of loans

4,841

9,816

Gain on the sale of loans, net

(48)

(167)

Decrease in interest receivable

791

83

Increase in interest payable

(883)

(55)

Increase in other assets

(6,592)

(4,347)

Recognition of stock-based compensation expense

215

-

Increase in other liabilities

4,532

381

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

12,948

10,426

Investing Activities

Net increase of interest-earning deposits with banks

(106)

(4)

Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale

16,824

23,172

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

686

1,447

Purchases of securities available for sale

(7,653)

(38,363)

Net increase in loans

(58,420)

(32,072)

Purchases of premises and equipment

(2,508)

(1,201)

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

(51,177)

(47,021)

Financing Activities

Net increase in core deposits

68,349

(2,841)

Net decrease in time deposits

(17,081)

(4,490)

Net (decrease) increase in securities sold under repurchase agreements
and federal funds purchased

(23,342)

23,662

Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings

(60,000)

52,800

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

87,944

3,100

Repayments of long-term borrowings

(85)

(28,310)

Net treasury stock activity

(6,914)

(1,872)

Cash dividends paid to shareholders

(7,622)

(7,181)

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

63

-

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

41,312

34,868

Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

3,083

(1,727)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

56,189

47,328

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

$59,272

$45,601

See notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2006

NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of S&T Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries (S&T) have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2006. S&T operates within one business segment, community banking, providing a full range of services to individual and corporate customers. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2005, has been extracted from the audited financial statements included in S&T's 2005 Annual Report to Shareholders. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Options, warrants and other potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the basic calculation, but are included in computing diluted earnings per share.

NOTE B - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

S&T adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") SFAS No. 123(R), "Share Based Payment" on January 1, 2006. S&T is applying the modified prospective method. SFAS No. 123(R) requires measurement of compensation expense of all stock-based awards at market value on the date of grant and recognition of compensation expense over the service period for all awards granted or not yet vested at the date of adoption. The adoption of SFAS 123(R) resulted in compensation expense of $215,000, pretax and $140,000, net of tax. The effect of adoption to basic earnings per share was an increase of $0.01 and diluted earnings per share remained unchanged.

Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), S&T applied APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" in accounting for stock-based awards. No compensation expense was reflected in net income. Results for prior periods have not been restated.

S&T granted nonstatutory stock options in 2005 under the 2003 Stock Plan at an exercise price equal to the market value of S&T common stock on the date of grant. Nonstatutory stock options granted in 2005 have a four-year vesting period and a ten-year life, with 25 percent vesting each year on January 1 of the succeeding year. There were 202,500 shares of nonstatutory stock options issued in 2005 at a price of $37.86. The total compensation expense related to the 2005 grant will approximate $1.1 million, net of tax over the next 3.75 years.

On June 20, 2005, the Board of Directors of S&T Bancorp, Inc. approved the accelerated vesting of the December 20, 2004 stock options awarded to eligible participants under the S&T Incentive Stock Plan which have an exercise price of $37.08. As a result of the acceleration, unvested options granted in 2004 to acquire approximately 381,000 shares of S&T's common stock, which otherwise 50 percent would have vested on January 1, 2006 and the remaining shares on January 1, 2007, became immediately exercisable. The options were not "in the money" (i.e., the exercise price of the options was in excess of the price of S&T's stock) at the time of acceleration.

The market values for nonstatutory stock options were estimated at the grant dates using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively: risk-free interest rates of 4.36 percent, 4.36 percent and 3.61 percent; a dividend yield of 3.0 percent, 3.0 percent and 2.9 percent; volatility of the expected market price of S&T's common stock of .27, .27 and .26; and a weighted-average expected life of seven years in 2006 and 2005 and five years in 2004.

 

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S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2006

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)



Number of
Shares

Weighted

Average

Option

Price

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Outstanding at January 1, 2006

1,775,762

29.05

   Granted

2,000

37.86

   Exercised

(17,250)

23.24

   Forfeited

(2,500)

31.78

Outstanding at March 31, 2006

1,758,012

29.09

$13,164

Exercisable at March 31, 2006

1,553,512

27.94

$13,426

During the first three months of 2006, the intrinsic value of the 17,250 shares of nonstatutory stock options exercised totaled $201,868 and resulted in a tax benefit of $70,653. During the first three months of 2005, the intrinsic value of the 98,634 shares exercised totaled $1,386,508 and resulted in a tax benefit of $485,278.

The following table summarizes the total shares outstanding and the range and weighted average of exercise prices and remaining contractual lives at March 31:

 

2006

 


Shares
Outstanding


Exercise
Price

Contractual
Remaining
Life (Years)

1996

20,500

15.44

1

1997

112,462

20.38

2

1998

161,100

27.75

3

1999

128,500

22.88

4

2000

147,600

19.81

5

2001

219,200

24.40

6

2002

109,150

26.60

7

2003

292,300

29.97

8

2004

362,700

37.08

9

2005

202,500

37.86

10

2006

2,000

37.86

10

Total

1,758,012

29.09

6.66

S&T also maintains a Cash Appreciation Rights (CARs) plan under which CARs are granted. CARs are rights to appreciation of the market value of S&T's common stock over the exercise price as of the date of grant. The CARs are settled in cash. CARs granted in 2005 have a four-year vesting period and a ten-year life, with 25 percent vesting each year on January 1 of the succeeding year. There were 206,900 shares of CARs issued in 2005 at a price of $37.86. During the first three months of 2006, 1,100 shares have been forfeited. The total compensation expense related to the 2005 grant will approximate $1.0 million, net of tax over the next 3.75 years.

S&T's CARs are treated as liability instruments under SFAS No. 123(R). The current market value must be determined at each reporting date. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was used to determine the market value of the CARs as of March 31, 2006. The assumptions used to value the CARs are as follows: a risk-free interest rate of 4.78 percent; a dividend yield of 3.2 percent; volatility of the expected market price of S&T's common stock of .26; and a weighted-average expected life of 6.72 years.

In 2002, there were 35,600 shares of restricted stock awards granted at $26.60 per share. There were no restricted stock awards granted in 2006 and 2005. The restricted shares granted in 2002 vest 25 percent per year over the next four years with the first vesting occurring on January 1, 2004. During the restricted period, the recipient receives dividends and can vote the shares. Generally, if the recipient leaves S&T before the end of the restricted period, the shares will be forfeited. Compensation expense for the restricted stock is ratably recognized over the period of service, generally the restricted period, based on the market value of the stock on the date of grant. As of March 31, 2006 there were 8,900 shares of restricted stock remaining to vest on January 1, 2007.

 

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S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the market value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. S&T's employee stock options and CARs have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and changes in subjective input assumptions can materially affect the market value estimate.

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the market value method had been applied to all outstanding and unvested awards in each period.

Three months ended
March 31, 2005

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Net Income

$13,820

Deduct: Stock-based employee compensation cost determined if the
              market value method had been applied to all awards, net of tax

(437)

Proforma Net Income

$13,383

Basic Earnings per Share

As reported

$0.52

Proforma

0.50

Diluted Earnings per Share

As reported

$0.51

Proforma

0.50

NOTE C - RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, "Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments." Under current generally accepted accounting principles, an entity that holds a financial instrument with an embedded derivative must bifurcate the financial instrument, resulting in the host and the embedded derivative being accounted for separately. SFAS No. 155 permits, but does not require, entities to account for certain financial instruments with an embedded derivative at fair value thereby eliminating the need to bifurcate the instrument into its host and the embedded derivative. This Statement is effective as of the beginning of the first annual reporting period that begins after September 15, 2006 and is not expected to have a significant impact on S&T's financial position or results of operations.

In March 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 156, "Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets." This Statement amends SFAS No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities," with respect to the accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. SFAS No. 156 requires companies to recognize a servicing asset or servicing liability each time it undertakes an obligation to service a financial asset by entering into a servicing contract. The Statement permits a company to choose either the amortized cost method or fair value measurement method for each class of separately recognized servicing assets. This Statement is effective as of the first fiscal year beginning after September 15, 2006, unless earlier adopted, and is not expected to have a significant impact on S&T's financial position and results of operations.

NOTE D - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

S&T's balance sheet includes both tangible assets (such as land, buildings, and investments) and intangible assets (such as goodwill and core deposit intangibles). Goodwill is annually reviewed for impairment. Other intangibles are comprised of core deposit intangibles and other mortgage servicing assets, which are also reviewed for impairment on a periodic basis.

 

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S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE E - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The following table summarizes the components of net periodic pension expense for S&T's defined benefit plan:

Three months ended March 31,

2006

2005

(dollars in thousands)

Service cost - benefits earned during the period

$480

$429

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

683

634

Expected return on plan assets

(1,003)

(864)

Net amortization and deferral

70

4

Net Periodic Pension Expense

$230

$203

S&T previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005, that S&T contributed $7.2 million to its pension plan in December 2005 for 2006. No further contributions are expected to be made during 2006.

NOTE F - SECURITIES

The amortized cost and market value of securities are as follows:

March 31, 2006

Available for Sale

(dollars in thousands)

Amortized
Cost

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

Gross
Unrealized
Losses


Market
Value

Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

$214,036

$153

($5,066)

$209,123

Collateralized mortgage obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

67,358

-

(1,560)

65,798

Mortgage-backed securities

37,624

25

(1,500)

36,149

U.S. treasury securities

498

-

-

498

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

84,432

13

(1,620)

82,825

Debt securities available for sale

403,948

191

(9,746)

394,393

Marketable equity securities

46,043

19,481

(290)

65,234

Other securities

9,382

-

-

9,382

Total

$459,373

$19,672

($10,036)

$469,009

December 31, 2005

Available for Sale

(dollars in thousands)

Amortized
Cost

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

Gross
Unrealized
Losses


Market
Value

Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

$224,325

$399

($3,687)

$221,037

Collateralized mortgage obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

64,480

6

(847)

63,639

Mortgage-backed securities

39,321

46

(951)

38,416

U.S. treasury securities

499

-

-

499

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

84,998

38

(1,225)

83,811

Debt securities available for sale

413,623

489

(6,710)

407,402

Marketable equity securities

45,421

20,084

(391)

65,114

Other securities

8,741

-

-

8,741

Total

$467,785

$20,573

($7,101)

$481,257

 

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S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

During the first quarter of 2006, S&T recognized an other-than-temporary impairment totaling $0.1 million on one equity security. The other-than-temporary impairment was charged to earnings as a reduction to security gains. For debt securities available for sale, S&T does not believe any other individual unrealized loss as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 represent an other-than-temporary impairment. S&T performs a review on the entire securities portfolio on a quarterly basis to identify securities that may indicate an other-than-temporary impairment. S&T management considers the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost and the financial condition of the issuer. The unrealized losses on one hundred ninety-two debt securities are primarily attributable to changes in interest rates. The unrealized losses on fourteen marketable equity securities are attributable to temporary declines in market value. S&T has both the intent and the ability to hold the debt securities contained in the previous table for a time necessary to recover the amortized cost or until maturity.

The following tables present the age of gross unrealized losses and market value by investment category:

 

March 31, 2006

Less Than 12 months

12 Months or More

Total

(dollars in thousands)


Market Value

 

Unrealized
Losses

 


Market Value

 

Unrealized
Losses

 


Market Value

 

Unrealized
Losses

Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

$98,636

($2,655)

$80,345

($2,411)

$178,981

($5,066)

Collateralized mortgage obligations of U.S.
government corporations and agencies

57,144

(1,160)

8,654

(400)

65,798

(1,560)

Mortgage-backed securities

13,516

(333)

20,585

(1,167)

34,101

(1,500)

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

52,606

(758)

27,337

(862)

79,943

(1,620)

Debt securities available for sale

$221,902

($4,906)

$136,921

($4,840)

$358,823

($9,746)

Marketable equity securities

4,415

(290)

-

-

4,415

(290)

Total Temporarily Impaired Securities

$226,317

($5,196)

$136,921

($4,840)

$363,238

($10,036)

 

 

December 31, 2005

Less Than 12 months

12 Months or More

Total

(dollars in thousands)


Market Value

 

Unrealized
Losses

 


Market Value

 

Unrealized
Losses

 


Market Value

 

Unrealized
Losses

Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

$142,892

($2,553)

$32,825

($1,134)

$175,717

($3,687)

Collateralized mortgage obligations of U.S.
government corporations and agencies

58,696

(847)

-

-

58,696

(847)

Mortgage-backed securities

21,450

(360)

14,466

(591)

35,916

(951)

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

58,898

(753)

14,412

(472)

73,310

(1,225)

Debt securities available for sale

$281,936

($4,513)

$61,703

($2,197)

$343,639

($6,710)

Marketable equity securities

3,052

(245)

2,857

(146)

5,909

(391)

Total Temporarily Impaired Securities

$284,988

($4,758)

$64,560

($2,343)

$349,548

($7,101)

 

The amortized cost and market value of debt securities at March 31, 2006, by expected maturity, are as set forth below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For purposes of the maturity table, mortgage-backed securities, which are not due at a single maturity date, have been allocated over maturity groupings based upon the current estimated prepayment rates. The mortgage-backed securities may mature earlier or later than their weighted-average estimated maturities because of principal repayment optionality.

Available for Sale

Amortized
Cost

Estimated
Market Value

(dollars in thousands)

Due in one year or less

$52,092

$51,854

Due after one year through five years

280,994

273,875

Due after five years through ten years

66,908

64,862

Due after ten years

3,954

3,802

Total Debt Securities Available for Sale

$403,948

$394,393

 

At March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, investment securities with a principal amount of $267,010,000 and $274,399,000, respectively, were pledged to secure repurchase agreements, public funds and trust fund deposits.

NOTE G - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The composition of the loan portfolio at the dates set forth in the table below was as follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)

March 31, 2006

December 31, 2005

Real estate - construction

$329,660

$339,179

Real estate - mortgages:

   Residential

532,232

517,496

   Commercial

947,253

920,349

Commercial and industrial

671,237

644,686

Consumer installment

67,294

68,216

Gross Portfolio Loans

2,547,676

2,489,926

Allowance for loan losses

(37,402)

(36,572)

Total Loans

$2,510,274

$2,453,354

 

Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, were as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

2006

2005

Balance at beginning of period

$36,572

$34,262

Charge-offs

(1,026)

(1,745)

Recoveries

356

1,022

Net charge-offs

(670)

(723)

Provision for loan losses

1,500

800

Balance at end of period

$37,402

$34,339

 

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S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following table represents S&T's investment in loans considered to be impaired and related information on those impaired loans as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005.

(dollars in thousands)

March 31, 2006

December 31, 2005

Recorded investment in loans considered to be impaired

$40,909

$29,745

Recorded investment in impaired loans with no related allowance for loan losses

18,449

7,741

Loans considered to be impaired that were on a nonaccrual basis

6,981

5,507

Allowance for loan losses related to loans considered to be impaired

10,259

9,937

Average recorded investment in impaired loans

24,213

16,325

Year-to-date interest income per contractual terms on impaired loans

795

2,115

Year-to-date interest income on impaired loans recognized on a cash basis

315

1,854

NOTE H - GUARANTEES

S&T, in the normal course of business, commits to extend credit and issue letters of credit. The obligations are not recorded in S&T's financial statements. Loan commitments and letters of credit are subject to S&T's normal credit underwriting policies and procedures and generally require collateral based upon management's evaluation of each customer's financial condition and ability to satisfy completely the terms of the agreement. S&T's exposure to credit loss in the event the customer does not satisfy the terms of the agreement equals the notional amount of the obligation less the value of any collateral. Unfunded commercial loan commitments totaled $630,965,000, unfunded other loan commitments totaled $149,279,000 and obligations under letters of credit totaled $206,644,000 at March 31, 2006.

NOTE I - LITIGATION

S&T, in the normal course of business, is subject to various legal proceedings in which claims for monetary damages are asserted. Management does not believe that the outcome of any current proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of S&T.

 

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S&T BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis is presented so that shareholders may review in further detail the financial condition and results of operations of S&T Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries ("S&T"). This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the other financial data presented elsewhere in this report.

Business Summary

S&T is a financial holding company with its headquarters located in Indiana, Pennsylvania and with assets of $3.3 billion at March 31, 2006. S&T provides a full range of financial services through a branch network of 50 offices located in Allegheny, Armstrong, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Clearfield, Indiana, Jefferson and Westmoreland counties of Pennsylvania. S&T provides full service retail and commercial banking products as well as cash management services; insurance; estate planning and administration; employee benefit investment management and administration; corporate services and other fiduciary services.

Financial Condition

Total assets averaged $3.2 billion in the first three months of 2006. Average loans increased $143.0 million and average securities, other investments and federal funds sold decreased $25.8 million in the first three months of 2006 compared to the 2005 full year average. Average deposits increased $183.5 million and average borrowings decreased $56.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2006 as compared to the 2005 full year average.

Lending Activity

Average loans increased $143.0 million to $2.5 billion during the three months ended March 31, 2006 compared to the 2005 full year average. Changes in the composition of the average loan portfolio during the first three months of 2006 included increases of $16.0 million of commercial loans, $95.3 million of commercial real estate loans and $32.7 million of residential mortgages, offset by a decrease of $1.0 million of installment loans.

Real estate construction and commercial loans, including mortgage and industrial, comprised 76 percent of the average loan portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and the 2005 full year average. Although commercial loans can be an area of higher risk, management believes these risks are mitigated by limiting concentrations and a rigorous underwriting review by loan administration. Variable-rate commercial loans were 54 percent of the commercial loan portfolio at March 31, 2006 and 55 percent at December 31, 2005.

Residential mortgage loans comprised 21 percent of the average loan portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2006, which was unchanged when compared to the 2005 full year average. Residential mortgage lending continues to be a strategic focus in 2006 through our centralized mortgage origination department, ongoing product redesign, secondary market activities and the utilization of commission compensated originators. Management believes that S&T is fairly well insulated from the impact of potential future declines in its local real estate market due to its conservative mortgage lending policies. These policies generally require, for portfolio loans, a maximum term of twenty years for fixed rate mortgages and a loan to value ratio of 80 percent or less. For those residential mortgage loans with a loan to value ratio between 80 and 100 percent, private mortgage insurance or a home equity term loan to credit worthy borrowers is required. At March 31, 2006, 11 percent of the residential mortgage portfolio consisted of adjustable rate mortgages with repricing terms of one, three and five years as compared to 13 percent at December 31, 2005.

S&T periodically sells longer-term, lower-yielding 1-4 family mortgages to Fannie Mae. The rationale for these sales is to mitigate interest rate risk associated with holding long-term residential mortgages in the loan portfolio, to generate fee revenue from servicing, and still maintain the primary customer relationship. During the first three months of 2006, S&T sold $4.8 million of 1-4 family mortgages to Fannie Mae compared to $9.8 million during the first three months of 2005. S&T will continue to sell longer-term loans to Fannie Mae in the future on a selective basis, especially during periods of lower interest rates.

Consumer installment loans comprised 3 percent of the average loan portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and for the 2005 full year average. The average balance of consumer installment loans for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $67.7 million compared to $68.7 million for the 2005 full year average. Installment loan decreases were primarily the result of lower origination volumes.

 

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - continued

Loan underwriting standards for S&T are established by a formal policy administered by the Loan Administration Department of S&T Bank and are subject to the periodic review and approval of the S&T Bank Board of Directors. Rates and terms for commercial real estate and equipment loans normally are negotiated, subject to such variables as economic conditions, marketability of collateral, credit history of the borrower and future cash flows. The loan to value policy guideline for commercial real estate loans is generally 75-80 percent.

The loan to value policy guideline is 80 percent for residential first lien mortgages. Higher loan to value loans may be approved with the appropriate private mortgage insurance coverage or a home equity term loan to credit worthy borrowers. Second lien positions are sometimes secured with home equity loans, but normally only to the extent that the combined credit exposure for both the first and second liens does not exceed 100 percent of value. S&T offers a variety of unsecured and secured installment loan and credit card products. However, the majority of the consumer loan portfolio is automobile loans. Loan to value guidelines for direct loans are 90 -100 percent of invoice for new automobiles and 80-90 percent of National Automobile Dealer Association (NADA) value for used automobiles.

Management intends to continue to pursue quality loans in a variety of lending categories within our market area in order to enhance shareholder value. S&T's loan portfolio primarily represents loans to businesses and consumers in our market area of western Pennsylvania rather than to borrowers in other areas of the country. S&T has not concentrated its lending activities in any industry or group of industries. During the past several years, management has concentrated on building an effective credit and loan administration staff, which assists management in evaluating loans before they are made and in identifying problem loans early.

Securities Activity

Average securities, other investments and federal funds sold decreased by $25.8 million in the first three months of 2006 compared to the 2005 full year average. The decrease in securities is partially attributable to an S&T Asset Liability Committee ("ALCO") strategy to reduce balances in both securities and borrowings to mitigate the interest rate risk of a flattening yield curve. The average decreases are comprised of $10.5 million in U.S. government agency securities, $4.2 million in other securities, $2.8 million of U.S. treasury securities, $3.8 million in mortgage-backed securities and $4.2 million in corporate stocks. Average other investments decreased $2.9 million in the first three months of 2006 compared to the 2005 full year average and are comprised of Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") capital stock that is a membership and borrowing requirement and is acquired and sold at stated value. The amount of S&T's investment in FHLB stock depends upon S&T's borrowings availability and level from the FHLB. Average federal funds sold decreased $2.8 million in the first three months of 2006 compared to the 2005 full year average. Offsetting these decreases is an average increase of $5.4 million of investments in states and political subdivisions. At March 31, 2006, the equity securities portfolio had net unrealized gains of $19.2 million. The equity securities portfolio consists of securities traded on the various stock markets and are subject to changes in market value.

S&T's policy for security classification includes U.S. treasuries, U.S. government agencies, mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, municipal securities, corporate securities and marketable equity securities as available for sale. On a quarterly basis, management evaluates the security portfolios for other-than-temporary declines in market value in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force No. 03-1. During the first three months of 2006, there were $0.1 million of unrealized losses taken for an other-than-temporary impairment on one equity investment security. The performance of the equities and debt securities markets could generate further impairment in future periods. At March 31, 2006 unrealized gains, net of unrealized losses, for securities classified as available for sale were $9.6 million. Unrealized losses related to S&T's debt securities portfolio totaled $9.7 million at March 31, 2006. S&T has the intent and ability to hold these debt securities until maturity or until market value recovers above cost.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The balance in the allowance for loan losses was $37.4 million or 1.47 percent of total loans at March 31, 2006 as compared to $36.6 million or 1.47 percent of total loans at December 31, 2005. During the second quarter 2005, S&T split its allowance for credit losses into an allowance for loan losses and an allowance for lending-related commitments such as unfunded commercial real estate and commercial & industrial loan commitments. This resulted in a decrease in the allowance for loan losses of $1.0 million and a reduction in the allowance for loan losses to total loans from 1.44 percent to 1.40 percent at June 30, 2005. The balance in the allowance for lending-related commitments is $0.7 million at March 31, 2006.

 

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - continued

Management evaluates the degree of loss exposure for loans on a continuous basis through a formal allowance for loan losses policy as administered by the Loan Administration Department of S&T Bank and various management and director committees. Problem loans are identified and continually monitored through detailed reviews of specific commercial loans, and the analysis of delinquency and charge-off levels of consumer loan portfolios. Charged-off and recovered loan amounts are applied to the allowance for loan losses. Monthly updates are presented to the S&T Board of Directors as to the status of loan quality.

Amounts are added to the allowance for loan losses through a charge to current earnings through the provision for loan losses, based upon management's assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses for probable loan losses. A quantitative analysis is utilized to support the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. This analysis includes review of the historical charge-off rates for all loan categories and fluctuations and trends in various risk factors. Factors consider the level of S&T's historical charge-offs that have occurred within the credits economic life cycle. Management also assesses qualitative factors such as portfolio credit trends, unemployment trends, vacancy trends, loan growth and variable interest rate factors.

Significant to this analysis and assessment is the shift in loan portfolio composition to an increased mix of commercial loans. These loans are generally larger in size and, due to the continuing loan growth, many are not well seasoned and could be more vulnerable to an economic slowdown. Management relies on its risk rating process to monitor trends, which may be occurring relative to commercial loans to assess potential weaknesses within specific credits. Current risk factors, trends in risk ratings and historical charge-off experiences are considered in the determination of the allowance for loan losses. During the first three months of 2006, the risk rating profile of the portfolio increased primarily due to two commercial loans. These two commercial loans total approximately $10.7 million and have been adequately reserved as determined by the quarterly impairment analysis performed by the loan administration department. Management believes its quantitative and qualitative analysis and risk-rating process is sufficient and enables it to conclude that the total allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb probable loan losses.

Net loan charge-offs totaled $0.7 million in the first three months of 2006 and 2005, respectively. The balance of nonperforming loans, which included nonaccrual loans past due 90 days or more, at March 31, 2006 was $13.1 million or 0.51 percent of total loans. This compares to nonperforming loans of $11.2 million or 0.45 percent of total loans at December 31, 2005. There are no loans 90 days past due and still accruing. The most significant credit added to nonperforming status during the first quarter of 2006 is a $1.5 million loan to a wholesale distributor currently in bankruptcy. Other significant components of nonperforming assets, which occurred in 2005, include a $4.6 million nonaccrual commercial real estate loan and a $2.4 million residential development property acquired through foreclosure. These credits are currently in various stages of work out and/or liquidation and have been factored into determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The provision for loan losses was $1.5 million for the first quarter of 2006, as compared to $0.8 million for the same period of 2005. The provision is based on management's detailed quarterly analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.

Deposits

Average total deposits increased by $183.5 million, or 8 percent, during the three months ended March 31, 2006 as compared to the 2005 full year average. Changes in the average deposit mix include increases of $213.2 million in savings accounts and $42.5 million in certificates of deposit. Offsetting these increases are decreases of $62.1 million in money market accounts and $10.1 million in NOW and demand accounts. The increase in savings accounts is primarily attributable to the success of the Green Plan savings account, which has grown to $635.2 million at March 31, 2006 since its introduction in August 2004. The Green Plan account is indexed to the Federal Reserve Fed Funds Target Rate. During the first quarter of 2006, S&T introduced another high yield savings account to replace the Green Plan account called the Plan B account. No further Green Plan accounts will be opened after introduction of the Plan B account. Plan B accounts are non-indexed and are expected to allow S&T to continue core deposit growth that better compliments shifting interest rate sensitivity. Core deposit growth has been an important strategic initiative for S&T, through the expansion of retail facilities, providing cash management services to commercial customers and the ongoing enhancements to deposit products and delivery services such as electronic banking.

Management believes that the S&T deposit base is stable and that S&T has the ability to attract new deposits, mitigating a funding dependency on other more volatile sources. Time deposits of $100,000 and over were 8 percent of total deposits at March 31, 2006 compared to 9 percent of total deposits at December 31, 2005, and primarily represent deposit relationships with local customers in our market area. Periodically, S&T enters into brokered certificates of deposit with outside brokerage firms. Brokered certificates of deposit totaled $64.7 million at March 31, 2006 as compared to $57.2 million at December 31, 2005.

 

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - continued

Borrowings

Average borrowings decreased $56.9 million for the first three months of 2006 compared to the 2005 full year average as a result of increased deposit growth and lower levels of investment securities. Borrowings were comprised of retail repurchase agreements ("REPOs"), wholesale REPOs, federal funds purchased, FHLB advances and long-term borrowings. S&T defines repurchase agreements with its local retail customers as retail REPOs; wholesale REPOs are those transacted with other banks and brokerage firms with terms normally ranging from one to 365 days.

The average balance in retail REPOs increased approximately $5.9 million for the first three months of 2006 compared to the 2005 full year average. S&T views retail REPOs as a relatively stable source of funds because most of these accounts are with local long-term customers. Average federal funds purchased increased by $2.4 million and average wholesale REPOs and FHLB advances decreased by $95.6 million for the first three months of 2006 compared to the full year 2005 average.

Average long-term borrowings have increased by $30.4 million in the first three months of 2006 as compared to the full year 2005 average. S&T had average long-term borrowings outstanding of $108.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2006. The increase in long-term borrowings is part of an ALCO strategy to limit interest rate risk as customer preferences have shifted to short-term and variable rate deposits, and to take advantage of lower cost funds through the FHLB's Community Investment Program.

Capital Resources

Shareholders' equity decreased $2.5 million at March 31, 2006, compared to December 31, 2005. Net income was $14.2 million and dividends paid to shareholders were $7.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Also affecting capital is a decrease of $2.5 million in unrealized gains on securities available for sale, stock buybacks of 204,000 shares during the first three months of 2006 at an average cost of $36.00 per share and the issuance of 17,250 shares through the exercise of employee and director stock options.

S&T paid 53 percent of first quarter 2006 net income in dividends, equating to a projected annual dividend yield of approximately 3 percent utilizing the March 31, 2006 closing market price of $36.58. The book value of S&T's common stock was $13.41 at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005.

S&T continues to maintain a strong capital position with a leverage ratio of 9.3 percent as compared to the minimum regulatory guideline of 3.0 percent. S&T's risk-based capital Tier I and Total ratios were 10.3 percent and 11.9 percent, respectively, at March 31, 2006. These ratios place S&T above the Federal Reserve Board's risk-based capital guidelines of 4.0 percent and 8.0 percent for Tier I and Total, respectively.

During 2003, S&T filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for the issuance of up to $150.0 million of a variety of securities including, debt and capital securities, preferred and common stock and warrants. S&T can use the proceeds from the sale of any securities for general corporate purposes, which could include investments at the holding company level, investing in, or extending credit to, its subsidiaries, possible acquisitions and stock repurchases. As of March 31, 2006, S&T had not utilized the shelf registration statement.

EXPLANATION OF USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

In addition to the results of operations presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), S&T management uses, and this quarterly report contains or references, certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis and operating revenue. S&T believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide information useful to investors in understanding our underlying operational performance and our business and performance trends as they facilitate comparisons with the performance of others in the financial services industry. Although S&T believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance investors' understanding of S&T's business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP.

 

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - continued

S&T believes the presentation of net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice. Interest income per the consolidated statements of income is reconciled to net interest income adjusted to a fully tax-equivalent basis on page 19.

Operating revenue is the sum of net interest income and noninterest income less security gains. In order to understand the significance of net interest income to S&T's business and operating results, S&T management believes it is appropriate to evaluate the significance of net interest income as a component of operating revenue.

Results of Operations

Three months ended March 31, 2006 compared to
Three months ended March 31, 2005

Net Income

Net income was $14.2 million or $0.54 per diluted earnings per share in the first quarter of 2006 compared to $13.8 million or $0.51 per diluted earnings per share for the same period of 2005. Net income increased 3 percent while diluted earnings per share increased 6 percent. The higher earnings per share percentage increase is the result of a successful stock buyback program in 2005 and early 2006.

Net Interest Income

On a fully tax-equivalent basis, net interest income increased $0.8 million or 3 percent in the first quarter of 2006, compared to the same period of 2005. The increase in net interest income is a result of a $186.1 million increase in average interest earning assets. The net yield on interest-earning assets decreased to 3.93 percent in the first quarter of 2006 as compared to 4.08 percent in the first quarter of 2005. The decrease in net yield on earning assets is primarily attributable to the effect of rising short-term interest rates in combination with a flat yield curve. S&T's balance sheet is slightly liability sensitive, with deposit costs rising faster than asset yields in today's interest rate environment. Also affecting the first quarter year-to-year comparisons was a $0.2 million increase in delinquent interest reserves.

In the first quarter of 2006, average loans increased $219.2 million, and average securities, other investments and average federal funds sold decreased $33.1 million as compared to the first quarter of 2005. The yields on average loans increased by 85 basis points from the comparable period in 2005 and the yield on average securities increased by 24 basis points from the three months ended March 31, 2005.

In the first quarter of 2006, balances of average interest-bearing deposits increased by $260.3 million as compared to the same period of 2005. The cost of deposits totaled 2.63 percent, an increase of 93 basis points from the comparable period in 2005 due to increased rates paid on both core and time deposits. The cost of REPOs and other borrowed funds increased 154 basis points to 4.43 percent.

Net interest income represents the difference between the interest and fees earned on interest-earning assets and the interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is affected by changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and changes in interest yields and rates. Therefore, maintaining consistent spreads between earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities is very significant to our financial performance because net interest income comprised 76 percent of operating revenue, (net interest income plus noninterest income, excluding security gains) in the first three months of 2006 and 79 percent in the same period of 2005. The level and mix of earning assets and funds are continually monitored by ALCO in order to mitigate the interest-rate sensitivity and liquidity risks of the balance sheet. A variety of ALCO strategies were successfully implemented within prescribed ALCO risk parameters that enabled us to maintain a net interest margin consistent with historical levels.

 

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - continued

The following table reconciles interest income per the consolidated statements of income to net interest income adjusted to a fully tax-equivalent basis:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

2006

2005

(dollars in thousands)

Interest income per consolidated statements of income

$47,884

$39,466

Adjustment to fully tax-equivalent basis

1,068

975

Interest income adjusted to a fully tax-equivalent basis

48,952

40,441

Interest expense

19,810

12,148

Net interest income adjusted to a fully tax-equivalent basis

$29,142

$28,293

 

Average Balance Sheet and Net Interest Income Analysis

Three Months Ended March 31,

2006

2005

(dollars in thousands)

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Rate

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Rate

Assets

Loans (1)

$2,513.9

$43.3

6.98%

$2,294.7

$34.7

6.13%

Securities/Other (1)

486.0

5.7

4.72%

519.1

5.7

4.48%

Total interest-earning assets

2,999.9

49.0

6.62%

2,813.8

40.4

5.83%

Noninterest-earning assets

205.9

184.4

Total

3,205.8

2,998.2

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

NOW/money market/savings

1,082.2

7.1

2.66%

894.2

2.4

1.09%

Time deposits

931.7

8.6

3.74%

859.4

6.6

3.12%

Borrowed funds < 1 year

267.0

2.8

4.29%

358.7

2.2

2.50%

Borrowed funds > 1 year

108.8

1.3

4.78%

79.2

0.9

4.69%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

2,389.7

19.8

3.36%

2,191.5

12.1

2.25%

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:

Demand deposits

411.0

403.6

Shareholders' equity/Other

405.1

403.1

Total

$3,205.8

$2,998.2

Net yield on interest-earning assets

3.93%

4.08%

(1)The yield on earning assets and the net interest margin are presented on a fully tax-equivalent ("FTE") and annualized basis. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax benefit of income on certain tax-exempt loans and investments using the federal statutory tax rate of 35 percent for each period presented. S&T believes this measure to be the preferred industry measurement of net interest income and provides relevant comparison between taxable and non-taxable amounts.

 

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Three Months and Twelve Months Ended

March 31, 2006

December 31, 2005

(dollars in thousands)

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Rate

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Rate

Assets

Loans (1)

$2,513.9

$43.3

6.98%

$2,370.8

$153.2

6.46%

Securities/Other (1)

486.0

5.7

4.72%

511.8

23.0

4.49%

Total interest-earning assets

2,999.9

49.0

6.62%

2,882.6

176.2

6.11%

Noninterest-earning assets

205.9

190.7

Total

3,205.8

3,073.3

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

NOW/money market/savings

1,082.2

7.1

2.66%

941.0

15.1

1.60%

Time deposits

931.7

8.6

3.74%

889.3

29.7

3.34%

Borrowed funds < 1 year

267.0

2.8

4.29%

354.3

11.1

3.12%

Borrowed funds > 1 year

108.8

1.3

4.78%

78.4

3.6

4.61%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

2,389.7

19.8

3.36%

2,263.0

59.5

2.63%

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:

Demand deposits

411.0

411.2

Shareholders' equity/Other

405.1

399.1

Total

$3,205.8

$3,073.3

Net yield on interest-earning assets

3.93%

4.05%

(1)The yield on earning assets and the net interest margin are presented on a fully tax-equivalent ("FTE") and annualized basis. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax benefit of income on certain tax-exempt loans and investments using the federal statutory tax rate of 35 percent for each period presented. S&T believes this measure to be the preferred industry measurement of net interest income and provides relevant comparison between taxable and non-taxable amounts.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses was $1.5 million for the first quarter of 2006 and $0.8 million for the first quarter of 2005. The provision is the result of management's assessment of credit quality statistics and other factors that would have an impact on probable losses in the loan portfolio and the model used to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. A statistical model is used for the determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Changes in the provision and allowance for loan losses are directionally consistent with changes in credit quality and other risk factors.

Credit quality is the most important factor in determining the amount of the allowance and the resulting provision. Also affecting the amount of the allowance, and resulting provision expense, is loan growth and portfolio composition. Most of the loan growth during the first quarter of 2006 and 2005 is attributable to larger-sized commercial loans. Net charged-off loans were $0.7 million for the first quarter of 2006 and 2005. The most significant charge-offs for the first quarter of 2006 were $0.2 million for an automotive dealership and $0.1 million for a restaurant, both of which were previously considered in the analysis for adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Nonperforming loans to total loans increased to 0.51 percent at March 31, 2006 as compared to 0.45 percent at December 31, 2005.

 

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Noninterest Income

Noninterest income, excluding security gains, increased $1.3 million or 17 percent in the first quarter of 2006 as compared to 2005. Increases included $0.6 million in wealth management fees, $0.3 million in service charges on deposit accounts, $0.3 million in insurance and $0.1 million increase in other income. The increase in wealth management is primarily attributable to a $0.4 million increase relative to a change in accrual methodologies for revenue recognition as well as increased new business. The increase of $0.3 million in insurance is attributable to stronger overall sales volume and the acquisition of the Holsinger Insurance Agency during the first quarter of 2006. The increase of $0.1 million in other income is primarily attributable to debit/credit card activities, offset by lower revenue from mortgage banking activities. S&T recognized $1.8 million of gains on available for sale securities in the first quarter of 2006 as compared to $1.7 million in the same period of 2005. Included in the investment security gains for the first quarter 2006 is a $0.1 million gain recognized from the fair market value adjustment on a bank equity holding as a result of a merger and $0.1 million of unrealized losses taken for an other-than-temporary impairment on one equity investment security. The modest increase in realized equity security gains is primarily the result of slightly more market opportunities this period as compared to the same period last year.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense increased $0.9 million or 6 percent in the first quarter of 2006 as compared to the first quarter of 2005. Salaries and employee benefits expense increased $0.7 million or 8 percent primarily attributable to the effects of year-end merit increases, the addition of 22 full-time equivalent staff to implement new strategic initiatives and to staff new retail facilities, higher commission payments on wealth management and insurance sales, and $0.2 million related to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R). Average full-time equivalent staff was 801 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 compared to 779 for the same period of 2005. Occupancy, furniture and equipment expense decreased $0.2 million or 9 percent during the quarter as a result of several facility restructurings and additions that occurred during the first quarter of 2005. Data processing expense increased $0.1 million or 12 percent as compared to the same period in 2005 due to increased organizational growth and business activity. The increase of $0.1 million in other noninterest expense during the first quarter of 2006 is primarily attributable to a $0.5 million donation made to the S&T Charitable Foundation, offset by the donation of a branch office to a local municipality during the first quarter of 2005.

Federal Income Taxes

Federal income tax expense increased $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2006 as compared to the first quarter of 2005. The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2006 and 2005 was 29 percent, which is below the 35 percent statutory rate due to benefits resulting from tax-exempt interest, excludable dividend income and the tax benefits associated with Low Income Housing Tax Credit ("LIHTC") and Federal Historic Tax Credit projects.

Critical Accounting Policies and Judgments

S&T's consolidated financial statements are prepared based upon the application of certain critical accounting policies affecting accounts such as: investment securities, allowance for loan losses and goodwill and other intangibles. Certain of these policies require numerous estimates and strategic or economic assumptions that may prove inaccurate or subject to variations and may significantly affect S&T's reported results and financial position for the period or in future periods. Changes in underlying factors, assumptions or estimates in any of these areas could have a material impact on S&T's future financial condition and results of operations. S&T's critical accounting policies are presented in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in S&T's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 1, 2006. There have been no material changes in S&T's critical accounting policies since December 31, 2005.

 

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - continued

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains or incorporates statements that we believe are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance or business. They usually can be identified by the use of forward-looking language such as "will likely result," "may," "are expected to," "is anticipated," "estimate," "forecast," "projected," "intends to" or other similar words. You should not place undue reliance on these statements, as they are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those described in this Form 10-Q or the documents incorporated by reference. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind these risks and uncertainties, as well as any cautionary statements we may make. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known to us. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about S&T's business, management's beliefs and assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions ("Future Factors"), which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in these forward-looking statements.

Future Factors include:

- changes in interest rates, spreads on earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and interest rate sensitivity;
- credit losses;
- sources of liquidity;
- common shares outstanding;
- common stock price volatility;
- market value of and number of stock options to be issued in future periods;
- legislation affecting the financial services industry as a whole, and/or S&T and its subsidiaries individually or collectively;
- regulatory supervision and oversight, including required capital levels;
- increasing price and product/service competition by competitors, including new entrants;
- rapid technological developments and changes;
- the ability to continue to introduce competitive new products and services on a timely, cost-effective basis;
- the mix of products/services;
- containing costs and expenses;
- governmental and public policy changes, including environmental regulations;
- protection and validity of intellectual property rights;
- reliance on large customers;
- technological, implementation and cost/financial risks in large, multi-year contracts;
- the outcome of pending and future litigation and governmental proceedings;
- continued availability of financing;
- financial resources in the amounts, at the times and on the terms required to support our future businesses; and
- material differences in the actual financial results of merger and acquisition activities compared to our initial expectations, including the full realization of anticipated cost savings and revenue enhancements.

 

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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Item 3.  Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk are presented at December 31, 2005 in Item 7A of S&T's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 1, 2006. Management believes that there have been no material changes in S&T's market risk since December 31, 2005.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Item 4.  The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of S&T's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act, as amended, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that S&T's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report. There were no significant changes in internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the first quarter of 2006 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, S&T's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.

Not Applicable

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

Risk factors are presented at December 31, 2005 in Item 1A of S&T's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 1, 2006. Management believes that there have been no material changes in S&T's risk factors since December 31, 2005.

 

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

The following information describes the activity that has taken place during 2006 with respect to S&T's share repurchase plan:

Period

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased

Average Price
Paid per Share

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
part of Publicly
Announced
Plans

Maximum
Number of
Shares that can
be Purchased
Under the Plan

January 1, 2006 - January 31, 2006(1)(2)(3)

40,000

$36.30

40,000

February 1, 2006 - February 28, 2006

33,000

$36.13

33,000

March 1, 2006 - March 31, 2006

131,000

$35.88

131,000

Total

204,000

$36.00

204,000

1,000,000

(1) The plan was announced on December 20, 2005.
(2) The plan was approved by the S&T Board of Directors for the repurchase of up to 1,000,000 shares.
(3) The expiration date of the plan is December 31, 2006.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Not Applicable

 

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OTHER INFORMATION - continued

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Not Applicable

Item 5.  Other Information.

Not Applicable

Item 6.  Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed herewith.

Exhibit 31.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Exhibit 31.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Exhibit 32

Certification for James C. Miller, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert E. Rout, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) and Rule 15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

S&T Bancorp, Inc.
(Registrant)

Date: May 8, 2006

 /s/ Robert E. Rout

Robert E. Rout
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

 

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