Ameris Bancorp · NYSE:ABCB

Ameris Bancorp — Merger or Acquisition (March 2014)

17 slides from Ameris Bancorp's merger presentation, Mar 11, 2014

  1. Slide 1: Acquisition of Coastal Bankshares, Inc.

    Exhibit 99.2 Acquisition of Coastal Bankshares, Inc. March 11, 2014

  2. Slide 2: Cautionary Statements

    Cautionary Statements This presentation contains certain performance measures determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Management of Ameris Bancorp (the “Company”) uses these non-GAAP measures in its analys

  3. Slide 3: Overview of Pro Forma Franchise

    Overview of Pro Forma Franchise Pro Forma Highlights (1) Financial data as of 12/31/13 Map and branch count exclude Coastal’s administrative branch at 605 US Highway 80 West in Savannah (1) Excludes purchase accounting adjustments • Complementary in-market transaction • Significant branch overlap wi

  4. Slide 4: Transaction Rationale

    • In-market extension with like-minded community bank • Leverages management experience and infrastructure in Savannah • Experienced Southeast acquiror – deals in the last years • Thorough due diligence process completed with over 70% of the total loan and OREO portfolios reviewed Transaction Ration

  5. Slide 5: Summary of Transaction Terms

    Acquiror: Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ: ABCB) Target: Coastal Bankshares, Inc. (Private) Transaction Value: (1) $36.7 million Consideration Mix: 100% Stock Per Share Consideration: 0.4671 shares of ABCB stock Price / Tangible Book Value (%): (1) 166% Capital Raise: No additional capital required to comple

  6. Slide 6: Ameris Bancorp

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  7. Slide 7: Credit Due Diligence

    Credit Due Diligence Credit Diligence Process • Comprehensive review process for Coastal’s loans and OREO portfolios • Experienced credit review team + Ameris has reviewed over $3.0 billion of loans and OREO through the evaluation of 30 FDIC transactions • Completed ten FDIC-assisted acquisitions an

  8. Slide 8: Coastal's Core Earnings Ability

    Coastal’s Core Earnings Ability Source: SNL Financial Note: Securities gain of $4.0 thousand not shown (1) Includes provision expense and losses on the sale of OREO (2) Based on Coastal’s reported 2013 noninterest expense of $17.4 million • Transaction will allow Ameris to unlock Coastal’s core earn

  9. Slide 9: Financial Impact

    Source: SNL Financial Ameris current capital ratios as of 12/31/13 (1) Financial Impact Transaction Impact • 10% EPS accretion once cost savings are fully realized • No revenue synergies assumed in pro forma results but substantial opportunities identified • Tangible book value earnback period insid

  10. Slide 10: Strengthened Market Presence

    Pro Forma 390 7.3 7 Coastal Bankshares Inc. 315 5.9 12 Ameris Bancorp 75 1.4 4.3% 7.2% $48,302 $52,945 Strengthened Market Presence • Leverages our presence in the Savannah market + On a pro forma basis, Ameris is the nd largest community bank in the Savannah MSA Savannah MSA Deposit Market Share Sa

  11. Slide 11: Conclusion

    Conclusion • Financially attractive for both of our shareholders • Enhances current footprint in a high-growth Southeastern market • Compatible community banking model

  12. Slide 12: Appendix: Additional Information

    Appendix: Additional Information

  13. Slide 13: Overview of Coastal Bankshares, Inc.

    72% 15% 13% Overview of Coastal Bankshares, Inc. • Headquartered in Savannah, GA • Founded in 1954 • 6 branch Georgia footprint + Savannah MSA (5) + Hinesville MSA (1) Financial Highlights Company Highlights Deposit Composition by County (2) Chatham Liberty Effingham Total Assets …………………………… $432.8

  14. Slide 14: Strong Core Funding

    Demand Deposits $179 6% Retail Time Deposits $372 12% Jumbo Time Deposits $379 13% Demand Deposits $70 19% NOW Accounts $66 18% Retail Time Deposits $58 16% Jumbo Time Deposits $61 17% Demand Deposits $249 7% Retail Time Deposits $430 13% Jumbo Time Deposits $440 13% Strong Core Funding Dollars in m

  15. Slide 15: Pro Forma Loan Composition

    C&D $178 7% Residential $712 28% C&I $160 6% FDIC Covered $390 15% C&D $37 12% Residential $100 34% C&I $23 8% C&D $215 8% Residential $812 29% C&I $183 6% FDIC Covered $390 14% Pro Forma Loan Composition Ameris Pro Forma (1) Dollars in millions Source: SNL Financial Data as of 12/31/13 (1) Excludes

  16. Slide 16: Branch Overlap Detail

    Branch Overlap Detail Map excludes Coastal’s administrative branch at 605 US Highway 80 West in Savannah Pooler Downtown Historic District Southside

  17. Slide 17: Branch Locations

    Branch Locations Hinesville Office Godley Station Rincon Office Stephenson Avenue Office Pooler Office Johnson Square Office

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