First Financial Bancorp. · NASDAQ:FFBC

First Financial Bancorp — Q1 2018 Earnings Presentation

31 slides from First Financial Bancorp's earnings presentation, May 1, 2018

  1. Slide 1: Investor Presentation First Quarter 2018

    Investor Presentation First Quarter 2018 EXHIBIT 99.1

  2. Slide 2: Forward Looking Statement Disclosure

    Forward Looking Statement Disclosure 2 Certain statements contained in this presentation which are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as ‘‘believes,’’ ‘‘anticipates,’’ “likely,

  3. Slide 3: Presentation Contents

    Presentation Contents About First Financial Bancorp Financial Performance FFBC 1Q 2018 Standalone Appendix 3

  4. Slide 4: Company Overview

    Company Overview 4 www.bankatfirst.com Overview Founded: 1863 Headquarters: Cincinnati, Ohio Banking Centers: 190 Assets: $13.5 billion1 Loans: $9.1 billion1 Deposits: $10.5 billion1 Wealth Mgmt: $5.0 billion $3.0 billion AUM $2.0 billion brokerage NASDAQ: FFBC $29.35 $26.35$26.15$27.70$27.45 2.59%2

  5. Slide 5: Market Centric Strategies

    Market Centric Strategies 5 METRO MARKETS COMMUNITY MARKETS HEADQUARTERS NATIONAL Louisville, KY Columbus, OH Indianapolis, IN Dayton, OH Southeastern IN South Central IN Northwest IN Northern OH Greater Cincinnati Northern KY Industry Specific Low brand awareness Low market share High brand awarene

  6. Slide 6: 2018 Priorities

    2018 Priorities 6  Successful integration of the two companies  Minimal customer disruption/quick recovery  Develop cohesive leadership team and culture that is embraced by our associates  Achieve expense savings and deliver the financial returns we communicated to our shareholders by 1Q 2019 

  7. Slide 7: Outlook – Combined Company

    Outlook – Combined Company1 7  Annualized loan growth expected to be in the mid-single digits on a percentage basis, excluding divestitures and purchase accounting adjustments  No significant deposit attrition expected, excluding divestitures and market exits Taxes  Projected to be 3.85% - 3.90%

  8. Slide 8: Merger Integration Update

    Merger Integration Update 8  Executive management team transition complete  Combined Board of Directors in placeGovernance Merger Integration Financial Considerations  Phase 1 complete  Technology Assessment – Complete  Organizational Structure / Staffing Assessment – Complete  Phase 2 ongoing

  9. Slide 9: Combined Bank At Close – Loans and Deposits

    Combined Bank At Close – Loans and Deposits  High Quality, Low Risk Portfolio  Well-diversified / no significant concentrations  Strong credit quality profile  Solid credit management & oversight  Concentrations to total risk based capital comfortably within regulatory guidance 9 Loan Portfolio

  10. Slide 10: Combined Bank At Close – Investment Portfolio

    Combined Bank At Close – Investment Portfolio 10 Portfolio Composition Portfolio Quality  Total EOP investments of approximately $3.2 billion  Investment portfolio / total assets = approximately 23%  Portfolio duration = estimated 3.7 years Agency Mortgages 46% Municipals 17% Agency commercial MB

  11. Slide 11: Combined Bank – Capital & Profitability

    Combined Bank – Capital & Profitability 11 Total Assets3 Total Capital Ratio1 ROAA ROATCE2 Tangible Common Equity Ratio1,2 Tier 1 Capital Ratio1 1 See Forward Looking Statement Disclosure on page 2 of this presentation for a discussion of factors that could affect management’s expectations and resul

  12. Slide 12: Company Overview

    Company Overview 12  Claude Davis has assumed the role of Executive Chairman of the board  Three-year term, then transitions to Non-executive Chairman  Archie Brown, Jr. serving as President & CEO, member of the board  Jointly leading the company, partnering on strategy, management & performance

  13. Slide 13: Company Overview

    Company Overview 13  Chief Banking Officer – Anthony Stollings  Chief Financial Officer – Jamie Anderson  Chief Administrative Officer – John Gavigan  Chief Credit Officer – Bill Harrod  Chief Risk Officer – Shannon Kuhl  General Counsel – Karen Woods  Chief Internal Auditor – Matt Burgess Ex

  14. Slide 14: Invest with First Financial

    Invest with First Financial 14  Experienced and proven management team  Increased scale to invest in franchise and achieve top quartile financial returns  Proven & sustainable business model  Well managed through the cycle  Conservative operating philosophy  Consistent profitability – 110 cons

  15. Slide 15: Invest with First Financial

    Invest with First Financial 15 1 Includes dividend reinvestment 2 Peer group includes KBW regional bank index peers 3 Based on stock price as of 04/25/2018 4 Beginning date is 04/25/2017 for the 1-year return, 04/25/2015 for the 3-year return, and 04/25/2013 for the 5-year return Total Shareholder R

  16. Slide 16: Presentation Contents

    Presentation Contents About First Financial Bancorp Financial Performance FFBC 1Q 2018 Standalone Appendix 16

  17. Slide 17: FFBC 1Q 2018 Highlights

    FFBC 1Q 2018 Highlights 17 Profitability  Net income = $30.5 million or $0.49 per diluted share. Adjusted net income = $32.4 million or $0.52 per diluted share1  Return on average assets = 1.40%. Adjusted return on average assets = 1.49%1  Return on average shareholders’ equity = 13.31%. Adjusted

  18. Slide 18: MSFG 1Q 2018 Highlights

    MSFG 1Q 2018 Highlights1 18  Total assets decreased $95.0, to $4.6 billion, or 8.3% annualized, compared to the linked quarter.  EOP loans decreased $58.9 million, to $3.0 billion, compared to linked quarter  EOP deposits decreased $66.5 million, to $3.4 billion, compared to linked quarter  EOP

  19. Slide 19: Presentation Contents

    Presentation Contents About First Financial Bancorp Financial Performance FFBC 1Q 2018 Standalone Appendix 19

  20. Slide 20: Adjusted Net Income

    Adjusted Net Income1 20 The table below lists certain items that we believe are significant to understanding our quarterly performance. 53.8% 58.0%57.0% 59.7%59.6% 1Q184Q173Q172Q171Q17 Adjusted Efficiency Ratio $0.52 $0.45 $0.39$0.36$0.39 1Q184Q173Q172Q171Q17 Adjusted EPS 1.49% 1.26% 1.11%1.06%1.16%

  21. Slide 21: Profitability

    Profitability 21 Net Income & Diluted EPS Return on Average Assets Return on Tangible Common Equity1 1 Non-GAAP financial measure; see Appendix for non-GAAP reconciliation All dollars shown in millions, except per share data $30.5 $24.8$24.8 $22.7 $24.4 $0.49 $0.40$0.40$0.37 $0.39 1Q184Q173Q172Q171Q

  22. Slide 22: Net Interest Income / Net Interest Margin

    Net Interest Income / Net Interest Margin 22 1 Gross loans include loans held for sale & FDIC indemnification asset All dollars shown in millions Net Interest Income Average Loans1 Average Securities Average Deposits $75.8$75.6 $70.5 $68.5$68.9 3.84%3.82% 3.57% 3.56% 3.70% 1Q184Q173Q172Q171Q17 Net I

  23. Slide 23: Net Interest Margin

    Net Interest Margin 23 Net Interest Margin (FTE) 1Q18 NIM (FTE) Progression 3.69% 3.58% 3.43%3.41% 3.48% 0.15% 0.24% 0.14%0.15% 0.22% 3.84%3.82% 3.57%3.56% 3.70% 1Q184Q173Q172Q171Q17 Basic Margin (FTE) Loan Fees 4Q17 3.82% Asset Yields 0.17% Rising interest rates and yield expansion Covered/formerly

  24. Slide 24: Loan Portfolio

    Loan Portfolio 24 Loan Product Mix (EOP) Net Loan Change (Linked Quarter) * Includes residential mortgage, home equity, installment, & credit card loans All dollars shown in millions 33%33%33%33%32% 11%11%12%12%12% 31%30%30%30%29% 8%8%7%8%8% 17%18%18%18%18% $6,102 $6,013 $5,977 $5,874 $5,754 1Q184Q1

  25. Slide 25: Asset Quality

    Asset Quality 25 Nonperforming Assets / Total AssetsClassified Assets / Total Assets Allowance / Total Loans Net Charge Offs & Provision Expense All dollars shown in millions $87.6$87.3 $94.3$98.4 $114.6 0.98%0.98% 1.08%1.13% 1.34% 1Q184Q173Q172Q171Q17 Classified Assets Classified Assets / Total Ass

  26. Slide 26: Capital

    Capital 26 Tier 1 Common Equity Tangible Book Value Total Capital Tangible Common Equity $730.9$721.3 $705.2 $688.1 $669.7 $11.75 $11.62 $11.36 $11.07 $10.78 1Q184Q173Q172Q171Q17 Tangible Book Value Tangible Book Value per Share $730.9$721.3 $705.2 $688.1 $669.7 8.41%8.30%8.25%8.09%8.05% 1Q184Q173Q1

  27. Slide 27: Presentation Contents

    Presentation Contents About First Financial Bancorp Financial Performance FFBC 1Q 2018 Standalone Appendix 27

  28. Slide 28: Appendix: Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation

    Appendix: Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation 28 Net interest income and net interest margin - fully tax equivalent Three months ended Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Sep. 30, June 30, Mar. 31, 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 Net interest income $ 75,812 $ 75,614 $ 70,479 $ 68,520 $ 68,932 Tax equivalent adjustment 718 1,38

  29. Slide 29: Appendix: Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation

    Appendix: Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation 29 Additional non-GAAP ratios Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Sep. 30, June 30, Mar. 31, (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 Net income (a) 30,506$ 24,811$ 24,826$ 22,736$ 24,414$ Average total shareholders' equity 929,474 920,194 908,05

  30. Slide 30: Appendix: Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation

    Appendix: Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation 30 Additional non-GAAP ratios As Reported Adjusted As Reported Adjusted As Reported Adjusted As Reported Adjusted As Reported Adjusted Net interest income (f) 75,812$ 75,812$ 75,614$ 75,614$ 70,479$ 70,479$ 68,520$ 68,520$ 68,932$ 68,932$ Provision for loan

  31. Slide 31: is a registered trademark of First Financial Bancorp | First Financial Bank First Financial

    is a registered trademark of First Financial Bancorp | First Financial Bank First Financial Center 255 East Fifth Street Suite 800 Cincinnati, OH 45202-4248

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