Valley National Bancorp · NASDAQ:VLY

Valley National Bancorp — Investor Presentation (November 2006)

22 slides from Valley National Bancorp's investor presentation, Nov 16, 2006

  1. Slide 1: Exhibit 99.1

    Exhibit 99.1

  2. Slide 2: Forward looking statements

    This presentation contains forward looking statements concerning Valley’s future business outlook, financial condition and operating results. Generally, the words "will," "may," "should," "continue," "believes," "expects," "anticipates" or similar expressions identify forward looking statements. Rea

  3. Slide 3: Overview of Valley National Bancorp

    Overview of Valley National Bancorp 79 Years - Commercial Bank Listed on the NYSE: VLY (twelve years as of December 5, 2005) Management Longevity/Ownership Big Bank – Act Like Small Privately Owned Company Marketplace Sound Asset Quality Strong Financial Performance Consistent Shareholder Returns

  4. Slide 4: Retail Strategy

    Retail Strategy Superior customer service Long hours – Sunday Banking Coin counting machines Drive-in facilities Emphasis on cross-selling Community focus Take advantage of attractive growth opportunities through expansion and acquisitions

  5. Slide 5: Concentrated Focus and Market Share

    County Valley Offices 1 Market Share by Deposits 2 60 Miles from Wayne 60 Minutes from Wayne Valley National Bancorp’s Concentrated Focus and Market Share As of September 30, 2006 June 2006 Total Deposits Non-Retail bank branches are excluded from market share totals. Passaic 25.86% Essex 9.11 Susse

  6. Slide 6: Focused Growth

    Focused Growth Branches under Development as of September 30, 2006 Open – 6 Branches Rivervale – Bergen County Woodbridge – Middlesex County Hudson/Laight – Manhattan Paterson – Passaic County th Street and 3 rd Avenue – Manhattan Franklin – Manhattan Expect to Open – 5 Branches Denville – Morris Co

  7. Slide 7: Deposit Composition

    23% 42% Deposit Composition (as of September 30, 2006) 35% Non-Interest Bearing Savings, NOW and Money Market Time Total Deposits $8,467 ($ in millions)

  8. Slide 8: Cost of Deposits

    Cost of Deposits 2001- 9/30/2006 3.04% 2.57% 1.87% 1.56% 1.26% 1.02% 1.11% 0.95% 1.63% 1.49% 2.55% 2.43% 0.00% 0.50% 1.00% 1.50% 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.50% 9/30/2006 Peer Average Valley Peer Source – SNL Suggested Regional Group © 2000-2006 SNL Financial (snl.com) All rights reserved (Qtr. -annualized)

  9. Slide 9: Loan Strategy

    Loan Strategy Focus on quality and profitability over growth Anticipate customer needs Provide convenient products and services Focus on small and mid-size market that is poorly serviced by bigger banks Remain aggressive yet disciplined Continue to provide exceptional service while maintaining outst

  10. Slide 10: Total Loan Portfolio Composition

    24% 23% 28% 25% Commercial & Construction Loans Commercial Mortgages Residential Mortgages Consumer Loans ($ in millions) Total Loans $8,313 Total Loan Portfolio Composition (as of September 30, 2006)

  11. Slide 11: Loan Quality

    Loan Quality 2001- 9/30/2006 0.35% 0.27% 0.38% 0.24% 0.36% 0.11% 0.44% 0.11% 0.32% 0.05% 0.39% 0.09% 0.00% 0.50% 1.00% 1.50% 2.00% 9/30/2006 Non-Performing Loans to Total Loans Net Charge-Offs to Average Loans (annualized)

  12. Slide 12: Valley's Capital Position

    Valley’s Capital Position Average five year annual return on average tangible shareholders’ equity through 12/31/05 is 24.02% Capital position is continuously well above minimum capital requirements Additional benefit of unrealized gain on Valley owned facilities

  13. Slide 13: Strong Capital Position

    Strong Capital Position Includes $200 Million Trust Preferred Issued November 2001. Total Capital Ratio Includes $100 Million Sub-debt Issued July 2005. 8.2% 10.7% 12.6% 0.00% 2.00% 4.00% 6.00% 8.00% 10.00% 12.00% 14.00% 16.00% 9/30/2006 Leverage Ratio Tier 1 Ratio Total Capital Ratio

  14. Slide 14: Unrealized Capital Position

    Unrealized Capital Position (as of September 30, 2006) Marked-to-Market Facilities Number of facilities owned – Approximate Unrealized Gain on Facilities owned - $200 Million over Book

  15. Slide 15: Management Longevity/Ownership

    Management Longevity/Ownership Executive management has an average 30+ years of banking or financial experience Valley’s top-tier executive team is continually praised by Wall Street Customer access to all levels of management separates Valley from its competition

  16. Slide 16: Valley's Competitive Shareholder Advantage

    Valley’s Competitive Shareholder Advantage High dividend payout ratio Total return exceeds indices Consistent shareholder returns

  17. Slide 17: Dividend Yield Comparison

    Dividend Yield Comparison 3.16% 3.36% 3.05% 3.22% 3.63% 3.26% 1.00% 1.50% 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.50% 4.00% 9/30/2006 LTM Valley SNL National Public Bank Median SNL Y- Merge Suggested Regional SNL Y- Merge Suggested Highly Valued © 2000-2006 SNL Financial (snl.com) All rights reserved

  18. Slide 18: Dividend Growth Per Share

    .16 .21 .23 .25 .26 .26 .27 .30 .36 .40 .42 .47 .53 .59 .64 .67 .72 .76 .80 .83 Annual Dividend paid, adjusted for stock splits and stock dividends Current annual rate is $0.86 per share Dividend Growth Per Share

  19. Slide 19: Total Returns 9/30/96 – 9/30/06

    12.69% Annual 8.72% Annual 8.58% Annual Total Returns – 9/30/96 – 9/30/06* 230.25% 54.61% 130.72% 44.60% 127.84% 40.04% 0% 50% 100% 150% 200% 250% Valley Russell 1000 Index S&P 500 Index 10 Years 5 Years *Source- Bloomberg 9.10% Annual 7.65% Annual 6.96% Annual

  20. Slide 20: Future Goals

    Future Goals Maintain exceptional asset quality Remain active in the lending community Emphasize business lending Take advantage of changing banking market in the Tri-State area

  21. Slide 21: For More Information

    For More Information Log onto our web site: www.valleynationalbank.com Visit our kids site: www.vnbkids.com E-mail requests to: dgrenz@valleynationalbank.com Call Shareholder Relations at: (973) 305-3380 Write to: Valley National Bank 1455 Valley Road Wayne, New Jersey 07470 Attn: Dianne M. Grenz, S

  22. Slide 22: Non-GAAP Disclosure Reconciliation

    Non-GAAP Disclosure Reconciliation These materials contain the average five year annual return on average tangible shareholders’ equity, a financial measure determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The aver

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